St. Clair County, Illinois - Chapter 22, 1928

Chapter 22

liberal arts, which remained the same for his four year period, except that Miss Rider left after two years and was succeeded by Professor E. B. Waggoner, In addition to these, the faculty page in the catalogue shows the names of Ida Maria Miller, Professor of Elocution and Phonetics; Franklin F. Roose, Professor of Book-keeping and Penmanship; Henry H. Horner, Gustavus Koerner, and James M. Hamill, Professors m the Law Department; and George H. Farwell, Professor of Instrumental and Vocal Music. Sketches of the other members of the mam college faculty have already been given except Miss Rider, so a brief biography of her is presented here.

Lucy Jane Rider was born m New Haven, Vermont, September 9, 1849. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1872 with the degree of A. B., and received the degree of A. M. from the same college in 1880. She long cherished the ambition to become a foreign missionary. This led her to take a medical course in Philadelphia. She afterward studied in the Medical School of Northwestern University and received the degree of M. D. from that institution. She was also a student for two years in the Boston School of Technology and for some time a student m the School of Divinity of Chicago University.

After her two years at McKendree, she devoted herself to the great Sunday School movement of that day, under the inspiration of John H. Vincent. She was associated m this enterprise with the well-known Illinois leader in Sunday School work, B. F. Jacobs. In 1885 she was married to Mr. Josiah Shelley Meyer, and the next year they together started the enterprise afterward known as the Chicago Training School, which in the succeeding years has achieved such wonderful results in preparing thousands of young women for various lines of Christian work. After devoting thirtyseven years of her life to this work, she passed to her reward March 16, 1922.

During Dr. Phillips' four years, the financial affairs of the college drifted along about the same. There were still shortages in the salary payments, but the spirit of sacrifice was still strong in the faculty and there was less said about deficits in the records of the Board. One great achievement of this administration was the payment of the note of $5,000 to the heirs of Governor French. This obligation had been hanging over the college ever since the death of Governor French in T864. The enrollment of students was slightly larger at the end than at the beginning of his term. The four graduating classes whose diplomas were signed by him were at least up to the average in size. The class ot 1880 had nine members, 1881 had twenty -one, 1882 had twenty five, an unusually large class, and the class of i88j dropped to seventeen. Brief sketches of the members of these four

Shelby C. Brown

Shelby Cullom Brown was born at Mt. Vernon, Illinois, March 4, 1855. His father, Russell Brown, was born in the state of New York and his mother, Nellie Brown, was born in Illinois. He entered McKendree as a student in 1877, and after completing the required courses, received the following degrees: B. S., 1880; LL. B., 1882; and M. S. in 1883. He was married December 22, 1887, to Miss Ella O. Heller. They have two sons, Shelby Gale and John Russell, born in 1889 and 1897 respectively. Since his graduation Mr. Brown has followed the profession of law, practicing in Chanute, Kansas. He has held the position of City Attorney of Chanute and County Attorney of Neosho County. He has been active in politics in the interest of his friends, but never sought political preferment for himself. He is a member of the Methodist Church and the following fraternal orders: Masons, A. O. U. W., and Elks.

Prof. Thomas H. Jones

Thomas Henry Jones was born September 8, 1855, at Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio. His parents were Moses Jones, a Virginian of Welsh-American descent, and Aurilia A. (Shaug) Jones, a native of Ohio, of German-American ancestry. When he was quite young, his parents came to Illinois. He entered McKendree in 1874 and graduated in June, 1880 with the degree of A. B. In i88j he received the degree of A. M. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He was married August 8, 1882, to Laura L. Johnson, daughter of Dr. Wm. M. Johnson, of Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois. Their children are Shelby Corwin, a graduate of the Missouri Botanical Garden; Hubert Melvin, deceased; Theodore Raymond; and Ralph Waldo. Prof. Jones spent twelve years in public school and college work. He was associate principal of the Wayne County Normal, principal of the Odin Public Schools, Superintendent of Schools, Yates Center, Kansas, Dean of Normal Department and Professor of English Literature in Kansas Wesleyan University, President of Eldorado (Kan.) Normal and Business College, President of Orchard City College, Flora, 111. and President of Jennings Seminary, Aurora, lUinois. He spent about twenty years as manager of a large horticultural company in Kansas. He spent several years as Horticultural Editor of the Farm, Field, and Fireside, published in Chicago, and was also Editor-in-chief of the American Fruit and Vegetable Journal. In recent years he has been at the head of a land investment company in St. Louis. He is a member of the Methodist Church, the Masons, and the order of Knights and Ladies of Security. He is a Republican in poHtics. His home is in St. Louis.

Madison M. Lindlv

Madison Monroe Lindly was born in Illinois, June 10, i8';6. His parents were John J. and Amanda Lindly, who were both native Americans. He graduated from McKendree in June, 1880, receiving the degree of LL. B. He was a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. From 1890 to 1894 and from 1900 to 190J he was Deputy United States Marshall in charge of the United States Court at McAlester, Indian Territory - now Oklahoma. Except in those periods, he practiced law at McAlester from 1890 until his death. He was married December 5, 1883, to Miss Laura I. Mousley, of Shipman, Illinois, also a graduate of McKendree, of the class of 1882. They have three children - John M., Mary M., and Charles M. He was a member of the orders Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. He died in September, 1920. at McAlester, Oklahoma.

Mrs. Mary Lindly Taylor

Mary Agnes Lindly was born in Lebanon, Illinois, September 19, 1859. She was the daughter of John J. and Amanda Lindly, who were both Americans. She was educated in the Lebanon Public Schools and McKendree College, from which she graduated in the class of 1880, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. Before her graduation, October 5, 1878, she was married to John A. Taylor, who was also a student in Mc- Kendree. They lived successively at Freeburg, Illinois, Terre Haute, Indiana, and on a farm in Dakota. In 1889 they returned to Illinois and Mr. Taylor entered the Methodist ministry and became a member of the Southern Illinois Conference. She constantly shared her husband's labors in the ministry. Of their three children, one died in infancy. The others are Mrs. Blanche Hake, of Cairo, 111. and Fred L. Taylor, who studied law but is now engaged in business. For the last four years of her life Mrs. Taylor's home was in Carbondale. She died September 26, 191 3, and was buried in College Hill Cemetery.

Rebecca J. Louden

Louden, who were both natives of Ireland, coming to America m early life. She entered McKendree in 1877 and graduated m 1880, receiving the degree of B. S., and later. M. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. Her life was very largely spent in ministering to others, especially the inmates of her own home. After her father's death, she was faithfully devoted to her mother, with whom she lived to the end of her life. She was for twelve years assistant Postmaster at Lebanon, while her brother, John C. Louden, was Postmaster. She served faithfully for many years as a member of the executive committee and treasurer of the Alumni Association of McKendree College. She belonged to the Methodist Church and the order of the Eastern Star. She died March 12, iQij, at La JoUa, California, and was buried m College Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Ida Miller Weir

Ida Maria Miller graduated in the class of 1880, receiving the degree of M. S. She is registered in the catalogue as coming from Neosho, Missouri. She taught expression, or elocution, as it was then called, for several years in McKendree. Later she went to Kansas where she was married to Mr. Arthur J. Weir. We have no recent information concerning her. P£RRY W. THATCHER

Louis Zerweck

Perry Wells Thatcher was born at Mt. Vernon, Illinois, March 5, iS-ig. He was a son of Rev. John and Virginia (Bolls) Thatcher, who were both native Americans. He entered McKendree m the fall of 1877 and graduated in 1880, receiving the degree of A. B., and later, A. M. He was the valedictorian of his class. He was a member of the Philosophlan Literary Society. He was married in 1886 and had one daughter, Clementine. He was a great lover of music. His life business was teaching music, and several pieces of his own composition were published. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died at Chicago, October 25, 1904. LOUIS ZERWECK

Louis Zerweck was born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 26, 1844. His parents were John Philip and Anna Margaret Zerweck, who were Germans. He entered the Law Department of McKendree in January, 1877, and graduated in June, 1880, receiving the degree of LL. B. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He was married December 26, 1872, to Miss Mary E. Thomas. Their children are Clara L., Nellie M., Louis P., and Susie, all of whom have been students in McKendree. They are now all married. Mr. Zerweck practiced law in Lebanon for many years. He has held the office of Public Administrator of St. Clair County; member of the County Board of Supervisors; Justice of the Peace; and was Mayor of Lebanon two terms. He was United States Revenue Collector during the Cleveland administration. He was a member of the Masonic Order, the Odd Fellows, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He died January 12. 1920.

Julia Estelle Alexander was born m St. Louis, Missouri, June 2s, 1861. She is the daughter of Charles H. and Kate Alexander, who were both born in Ohio. She entered Mc- Kendree in 1879 and graduated in the class of 1881, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. She was married December ji, 1881, to Rev. C. S. Uzzell, of the Methodist Church, at Trinidad, Colorado. Their three children are George, Thomas, and Ruth. Mr. Uzzell died in May, 1889. September 9, 1891, Mrs. Uzzell was married to Mr. Frank Nay, of St. Louis. They h,ive three children, Lucile, Lloyd, and John. Mr. Nay is now Comptroller of all the Rock Island Railway lines. Mrs. Nay is a member of the Methodist Church, and of the Royal Neighbors. She has devoted much time to home missionary work, temperance work, and Christian work in general, especially among the young people of the church. MRS. JOSEPHINE AMOS ALVORD

Prof. Sanders W Black

Josephine Mary Amos was born near Carlyle, Illinois, March 4, 1861. She was the daughter of Peter H. and Mary S. Amos, who were both native Americans. She became a student in McKendree in September, 1S77, and graduated in the class of 1881, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of Clio. She was married December 27, 1883, to Horace H. Alvord. They lived several years m Houston, Texas, where Mrs. Alvord died June 25, 1886, leaving one daughter, Edith Nina, who also died August 7, 1890. Mrs. Alvord was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. PROF. SANDERS W BLACK

Sanders Whiting Black was born m St. Clair County, Illinois, November 7, 185'). His parents, William M. and Milly G. Black, were both native born Americans. He entered McKendree in the fall of 1876 and graduated m the class of 1881, with the degree of B. L. He was a member of the Platonian Society. Since his graduation, he has done graduate work in several institutions, chiefly the University of Missouri and Chicago. He was married m June, 1886, to Ida L. Collins, at Monmouth, Kansas. His career as an educator has included the following positions: Teaching in district schools two years; Principal of Schools at Monmouth, Kansas two years ; Superintendent of City School at Chanute

John H. G. Brinkerhoff

Kansas five years; Superintendent City Schools, Pittsburg, Kansas six years: occupied Chair of Latin, German, and Agriculture in the Cherokee County High School for nine years; and for many years he has been President of the Panhandle School of Agriculture and Mechanics, at Goodwell, Oklahoma. He is a member of the Christian Science Church, and of the following fraternal orders : Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Maccabees, and A. O. U. W. He is also a member of the National Educational Association. JOHN H. G. BRINKERHOFF John H.G.Brinkerhoff was born in Hackensack, New Jer sey, December 14, 1844. His parents were Phillip and Sarah (Scott) BrinkerhofF, who were both American born, though the former was of Holland Dutch descent, and the latter of Scotch and Holland Dutch ancestry. He became a student in McKendree in 1878 and graduated from the Law Department in 1881, receiving the degree of LL. B. He was not a member of either literary society. He was married to Miss Amanda Clark at Mascoutah, Illinois, December 25, 1872. They have two daughters, Jennie and Amy, and four sons, Clarence M., Roland C, John P., and Richmond H. Mr. BrinkerhofF was Superintendent of Schools at Lebanon for ten years, and held a similar position at Salem for ten years. He was Deputy Treasurer of Marion County for five years and Police Magistrate for two years. He was an elder and preacher in the Christian Church, a Mason, and an Odd Fellow. He is author of a History of Marion County, also of several poems, one of which entitled, "Just as their Daddies Did," has been used extensively by Professor Brownlee in his public readings. He was President of the Old Settlers Association of Marion County. He died in 1915. MRS. ANNA BROOKS FREARK Anna Mary Brooks was born at Bentonsport, fowa, Feb' ruary 28, 1858. She is the daughter of Rev. Strange Brooks, a Methodist preacher. She entered McKendree in September, 1878, and graduated in the class of 188 1, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. She was married September 4, 1882, to Rev. C. S. Freark, who was her classmate at McKendree. Their living children are Winona, who graduated from Baker University in 1906 and has since been a teacher in the Clay County (Kansas) High School; Christine B., who graduated from the Kansas State University; Clinton Joyce; and Christian S. Three daughters, Maude, Frances, and Ruth, died in childhood. Mrs. Freark is a member of the First Methodist Church at Lawrence, Kansas, is always anxious to do what she can to help every good work, and believes that women ought to be permitted toexercise the right of suffrage always. She avails herself of this privilege whenever the opportunity is offered.

Dr. James M. G. Carter Peter T. Entrekin

James Madison Gore Carter was born in Johnson County, Illinois, April !<;, 1843. He was educated chiefly at the State Normal University of Normal, Illinois, St. John's College, and the Medical Department of the Northwestern University, from which he received the degree of M. D., 1880. He received from McKendree the honorary degree of A. M. in 1881, and therefore he is listed in the class of 1881. He was married to Eunice Northrop in 187},. She died in 1887. He was married a second time in 1887, to Mrs. E. P. Earle, of Chicago. He served in the Civil War. He is .1 member ot the G. A. R., a Knight Templar, an Odd Fellow, and has been President of the Chicago Medical Society. He is the author of several books. Among them are : "Outlines of Medical Botany m the United States," "Catarrhal Diseases of the Respiratory Organs," and "Diseases of the Stomach." He has had a long and successful medical career, having resided for many years at Waukegan, Illinois. PETER T. ENTREKIN

Peter Thomas Etrekin was born at Carlyle, Illinois, July 11, 1858. He was the son of Andrew J. and Sarah A. (Amos) Entrekin. He entered McKendree in 1878 and graduated in the class of 1881, receiving the degree of B. S. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He then entered the St. Louis School of Pharmacy, from which he graduated in 1886. He spent his life as a druggist, following this profession for many years m Dallas, Texas. He was married in March, 1884, to Miss Virginia Belle Cooper, of Alton. She. died in Dallas, Texas, April 21, 1907 and her husband died March 28, 1908. They left no children. Mr. Entrekin was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and voted with the Democratic party.

Rev. Jackson C. Hall Hon. Allen G. Fisher

Jackson Caleb Hall was born at Nashville, Illinois, January 2";, 1862. His parents were Dr. A. A. and Lucretia (Goodner) Hall. He entered McKendree in 1877, completed the Classical Course, and received the degree of A. B. in 1881. He was a member of the Philosophian Society. He was a Republican in politics and a member of the Christian Church, of which he became a minister and served m that capacity for many years. He lived for .some time at Albion, Illinois, and afterward moved to Los Angeles, California. HON. ALLEN G. FISHER

Allen GaskiU Fisher was born at Bakersville, Ohio, September 16, i86j. His parents were Rev. G. W. and Mary Jane Fisher. His father was a Presbyterian minister and was stationed for some years at Trenton, 111. Allen G. graduated from McKendree in the class of 188 1, receiving the degree of A. B., and in 1884 from the Washington University Law School, where he received the degree of LL. B. He located m Chadron, Nebraska, for the practice of law, and that place has been his home during his entire professional career. He has been City Attorney, Mayor, member of the Board of Education and of the Nebraska Legislature. He is a Methodist, a Mason, Shriner, an Odd Fellow, and belongs to the Eagles, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen, Royal Neighbors, Royal Highlanders, and the Commercial Club. He was married to Miss Flora R. Yanaway, of Toledo, Illinois. They have seven children, though not all are living. One of his daughters, Bessie V. Fisher, was a student in McKendree a tew years ago.

Mrs. Carrie Brown Hoyt

Carrie Agnes Brown was born at Lebanon, Illinois, February 5, 1863. She was a daughter of Luther and Carrie (Baldwin) Brown, who were natives, the former of Vermont and the latter of New York State. Her youth was spent in Lebanon, where, after attending the public schools, she entered McKendree in September, 1877, and graduated m the class of 1881, receiving the degree of B. S., and later, M. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. She was married December 30, 1884, to Dr. John W. Hoyt, of the class of 1875. They resided for some years m Olney, Illinois, and later m Kansas City, Missouri, where Dr. Hoyt was engaged in the practice of medicine, and where he died in 1892. Mrs. Hoyt's death occurred January 19, 1909, at Sioux City, Iowa.

Prof. James S. Carson

James Sylvester Carson was born at Hoyleton, Illinois, October 6, i8')9. His parents, K. L. and Catherine Carson, are both native Americans. After completing the courses offered by the home school, he entered McKendree and graduated in 1 88 1 as the valedictorian of his class, with the degree of A. B. He afterward received the degrees of A. M. and LL. B. from McKendree, and has done graduate work in the University of Chicago. While in McKendree he was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He was married August 16, 1883, to Anna F. Spies, of the class of 1882. They have three sons: James W., Oliver J., and Charles L. Professor Carson has been employed in educational work in the state of Kansas for the last twenty-five years. For many years his work has been in Wichita, where he has been employed as Ward Principal, Department Teacher, High School Principal, and Superintendent. He was a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Sedgwick County, of which Wichita is the County Seat. In May, 191 3, when he was delivering the Commencement address for the Valley Center High School, he was stricken with apoplexy and died four days later. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

Joseph C. Creighton Rev. Christian S. Freark

Joseph C. Creighton was born in Wayne County, Illinois, in 1854, and died at Salt Lake City, Utah, in January, 1899. His parents were John M. and Mary Ann (Crews) Creighton. He graduated from the Law Department of McKendree in 1881, receiving the degree of LL. B. He was a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. He was married in 1883,, to Miss Cordelia Allen. They had no children. Mr. Creighton followed the profession of law during his active life with good success and was recognized as an able and honorable lawyer. He served two terms as State's Attorney of Christian County. He was a member of the Methodist Church. REV. CHRISTIAN S. FREARK

William W. Flint

Christian Simon Freark was born December 29, 1854, at Fosterburg, Illinois. His father. Christian Freark, was a farmer in Madison County, Illinois. He became a student m McKendree in September, 1877, and after completing the Classical Cour.se, graduated in 1881, receiving the degree of A. B. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He entered Garrett Biblical Institute, but before he had completed his course, his health failed and he was obliged to abandon his Theological Course. He was admitted to the Kansas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1882. He served charges in this conference in the Atchison and Kansas City Districts until 191 j, when he took the supernumerary relation, and resides at Lawrence, Kansas- He was a very earnest, and according to the testimony of his members, a very acceptable pastor and preacher. He was married September 4, 1882, to Miss Anna M. Brooks, who graduated from McKendree in the same class with himself. Of their seven children, four are now living. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges m L.iwrence. WILLIAM W. FLINT

William Wmterton Flint was born at Lebanon, Illinois, March 23,, 1858, and died at Lebanon, January 25, 1896. His parents, William and Mary Flint, were both English, and came to Lebanon in 1842. He became a student in McKendree in 1875 and graduated in the class of 1881, receiving the degree of B. S. In 1884 he received the degrees of M. S. and LL. B. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He was married September 7, 1887, to Miss Carrie Beck, of Lebanon. Their only son, Charles William, is a graduate of the Lebanon High School and is now employed in mercantile business in Chicago. Mr. Flint spent some years in farming, several as a lumber dealer in Lebanon, was m the real estate business tor a while m Pratt, Kansas, and editor of a paper m Trenton, Illinois. For some time before his death his health was too frail to permit him to engage in any active occupation. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Prof. John W. Henninger

John Wesley Henninger was born December 21, 1857, '^^ Hagarstown, Illinois. His parents were John B. and Amanda E. Henninger, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Kentucky. He entered McKendree in 1878, having previously been a student in the Wesleyan University. He graduated with the class of 1881, receiving the degree of B. S. Three years later he received the degree of M. S., and in 1892, after finishing the Law Course, he was granted the degree of LL. B. In 1906 he received the degree of Ph. M. from the University of Chicago. While in McKendree he was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He was married in 1890, to Miss Clara K. Kimlin, of Quincy, Illinois. They have three children: Ellen Louise, Thomas, and Julia. The following are some of the principal positions held by Professor Henninger since leaving McKendree: Principal of the Bloomington High School four years; Superintendent of the Charleston city schools six years; Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Illinois two years; Superintendent of the Jacksonville city schools four years; President of the Macomb Stiite Normal four years. During all these years he was an active member of the Illinois State Teachers' Association and the National Educational Association. He was also one of the organizers of the Southern Illinois Teachers' Association. He was a Knight Templar and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was a life long Methodist and active Christian worker. He was a member of the Illinois Conference and pastor of Methodist churches for several years. In 1914 he was elected Professor of Philosophy in the Illinois Wesleyan University. He died at Bloomington, July 25, 1918.

Elizabeth E. Holding

Eliz.iheth Ella Holding was born at Virden, Macoupin County, Illinois, September i, 1858. Her father. Rev. Richard Holding, after spending about forty years in the Meth odist ministry - mostly in the state of Kentucky, died in 1868, leaving five children, of whom Elizabeth was the youngest. Her mother died in 1866. She made her home for a time with her brother. Rev. Carlisle B Holding, in Carbondale, Illinois, and attended the Southern Illinois Normal School. L.iter she entered McKendree College, where she gradixited in 1881. receiving the degree of A. B., and later, A. M. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. While in McKendree she became an intimate friend of Lucy J. Rider - afterward Mrs. Meyer, who was then a teacher there. Soon after graduation she went to teach in a mission school in Santiago, Chili, South America. In 1885 she returned to the United States and taught in Salt Lake City as a home missionary under the direction of Dr. Iliff until the opening of the Chicago Training School for missionaries under the direction of Mrs. Meyer. After about four years of efficient service m the Chicago Training School, she was chosen on the recommendation of Mrs. Meyer herself as instructor in Bible in the Scarritt Training School in Kansas City. After a career of notable success in this institution, she was called from labor to reward, August 28, 1896. "Her Hfe was an inspiration to nobler thought and action, to all who came under her

Wilbur N. Horner

Wilbur Nathan Horner was born at Lebanon, St. Clair County, Illinois, May 2, i860. He is a son of Henry Hypes Horner, who was a member of the first class that graduated from McKendree. He graduated m the class of 1881, receiving the degree of A. B. The following year he received the degree of LL. B., and m 1884, A. M. He was the salutatorian of his class, and was a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. His education was completed by taking a post graduate course at Columbia University, New York. For seven years he engaged in the practice of law in Belleville, Illinois, being associated with ex-Governor Gustavus Koerner. He removed to Chicago in 1893, and shortly after formed a law partnership with ex-United States Senator Lyman Trumbull, of Chicago, and continued in this partnership until Senator Trumbull's death; since which time he has practiced law alone and has made a specialty of corporation work. He has travelled extensively in Europe and is a member of numerous clubs in Chicago, New York, and other cities.

Mary E. Leonard

Mary Emma Leonard was born May 16, iS-vv. Her parents were George Leonard, who was of Irish descent, and Harriet M. (Parker) Leonard, who was of English ancestry. She entered McKendree in 1878 and graduated in 1881 with the degree of B. S. In 1893 she received the degree of Ph. D. from McKendree, which was earned by resident graduate work. In 1894 she received the degree of M. L. from Cornell University, at Ithaca, N. Y. This also was secured by resident graduate study. While at McKendree she was a member of the Clionian Society. In 1886 she graduated from the Kansas State Normal School and therefore holds a life certificate to teach in the public schools of Kansas. She taught two years in that state as high school principal, one at Lone and the other at Osage City. She was principal of the schools at Palms, CaHfornia from 1889 to 1893, and in 1894-95 she held a similar position at Escondido, California. December 27, 1890, she was granted a life certificate in the schools of that state. She taught English and Latin in the high school at Elsinore, California, 1898-99. She compiled a set of abstract books for Sangamon County, Illinois and built up a good abstract business in the years 1903-1912. In March, 1912, she returned to California and went into the real estate business in the city of Los Angeles. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, belongs to the Founder's Chapter of the American Women's League, and is a mem ber of the American Women's Republic.

Mrs. Carrie Padon Phelps

MRS. CARRIE PADON PHELPS Carrie Olive Padon was born at Summerfield, February 3, 1862. She graduated from McKendree in the class of 1881, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of Clio. She was married to George L. Phelps, of Columbia, December 17, 1884. Mr. Phelps was also educated at McKendree, but died in 1899, leaving Mrs. Phelps with six children. She bravely undertook the task of rearing and educating these children; all of whom grew to maturity, though three of them succumbed to the influenza epidemic in 1917. Mrs. Phelps taught m the public schools of Illinois and Missouri for several years, served eight ye;irs as County Superintendent of Schools of Howell County, Missouri, taught in the Agricultural College of New Mexico, served as Postmistress of State College, New Mexico, and as Home Demonstration Agent for the College. She is now serving a two year contract as House Manager of a Boys' School in Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands. In June, 1928, she expects to return to her home in State College, New Mexico. She is a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Knights and Ladies of Security.

Oscar R. Silliman

degree of B. S. He w.is a member of the Philo Society. Later he took a law course in the Illinois Wesleyan, though he did not practice law. He taught school for some years in Illinois, and then went to Colorado in the hope of improving his health, which had not been good from the time of his recovery from a severe case of typhoid fever. He went to Durango, Colorado, in 1892 and engaged in mercantile business until 1909, when the state of his health became such that he was compelled to sell his business and take up work in the open air. He bought a fruit and dairy ranch near Durango and lived on it with a fair degree of health until his death, which occurred December 26, 1921, as the result of a tumor on the brain. He was married in 1902 to Miss Etta Hornady, of McCune, Kansas, who was at that time teaching school in Animas City, Colorado. Their one daughter IS now married and lives in Denver, which is also the present home of Mrs. Silliman.

Jacob A. Spies

Jacob Alfred Spies was born at Marine, Illinois, March 14, iS-ig. He is a son of Jacob and Katherine Spies, who were natives of Germany. He entered McKendree in January, 1878, and graduated in June, 1881, receiving the degrees of B. S. and LL. B., both at the same time. He was a member of the Philosophian Society. He was married to Anna Spies, June 17, 1886. They have four children: Anna Agnes, Elizabeth, Charles, and Adolph. When Mr. Spies finished his college course, having carried the Law Course at the same time, his health was broken ; so for two years after his graduation he travelled in Europe and succeeded in regaining his health. In 1885 he came to Palo Alto County, Iowa, then a vast praine, and invested in land, and engaged in farming for a period of five years. When the country developed, he built and operated a line of grain elevators and lumber yards, which he operated till 1904, when he sold the business. About the same time the American Savings Bank of Graettinger was organized, of which Mr. Spies became president, and which position he still holds. In 191 1 he purchased a controlling interest in the Union Dairy Company, of St. Louis.

He then moved to St. Louis and lived in that city until 1917, when he moved back to his Iowa home, where he now lives and is engaged in the practice of law.

The Class Of 1Ss2 Mrs, Caroline Thrall Campbell

Caroline H. Thrall was horn m Edwards County, Illinois, January i8, 1845. Her parents were Worthy Thrall, a native of Vermont, of English descent, and Hannah James, who was born in Ohio, of Welsh ancestry. She entered McKendree in 1869, but failing health, two years later, necessitated the abandonment of school work for some years. Returning to Lebanon in 1881, she completed her course and was graduated in 1882, receiving the degree of B. S. She was one of the founders of Clio, and a member of the committee which drafted the constitution and by-laws. She was reared in a Methodist home and united with the church at the age of nine. September 2, 1875, she was united in marriage to Rev. C. W. Campbell, a Methodist preacher. Their children are Mrs. Ettie C. Marshall, of Jennings, La., and Leo F., for some time a student in McKendree. Mrs. Campbell taught four years in Houston Seminary while her husband was principal of that institution. Since that time, in addition to her household duties, she has been "assistant pastor" in the various charges her husband has held. She died at Lake Charles, Louisiana, December ji, 1924.

Senator Charles S. Deneen

One of the most highly respected names to be found in the long history of McKendree College and the city of Lebanon, is that of Deneen. That name seems to have reached its climax of renown m the present senior United States Senator from Illinois, Charles S. Deneen. His ancestry can be traced back to the founders of the American Republic. His grand-father. Rev. William L. Deneen, was born in Pennsylvania in 1798 and came to Illinois in his early manhood. He married Verlinder Moore, the daughter of Risdon Moore, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. After helping to win the war of Independence, Moore went to Georgia, then came to Illinois in time to help lay the found - ations and formulate the policies of the great prairie state. The three children of William and Verlinder Deneen were Risdon M., Samuel H., and their sister, who married Judge Metcalf of Edwardsville. Samuel Hedding Deneen married Sarah Ashley, daughter of Hiram K. Ashley. Of their four children, Charles Samuel was the second, born May 4, 1863.

He thus comes of pioneer stock, eminent for both their piety and their patriotism. His ancestors helped to make this country what it is, and he is using his abilities in an effort to maintain the high ideals which his ancestors helped to establish. His people were also closely identified with Mc- Kendree College. His great grandfather, Nathan Horner, was one of the founders, its iirst treasurer, and for thirty-eight years a trustee. Henry Hypes Horner, his great uncle, was a member of the first graduating class, and for twenty-four years. Dean of the Law Department. Benjamin Hypes, another great uncle, was treasurer for thirty-five years, and a trustee for sixty years, which is the longest official connection on record. William L. Deneen, his grandfather, received a degree from McKendree and was a trustee for eight years. Hiram K. Ashley, his other grandfather, was a charter trustee and served until 1851. Risdon Marshall Moore, his second cousin, graduated m 1850 and served in the faculty from that time until 1866, except the time he was m the Cn'il War as Colonel of the 117th Illinois, known as the McKendree Regiment. Risdon M. Deneen, his uncle, graduated from McKendree in 1854. Samuel H, Deneen, his father, graduated m the same year and taught Latin in McKendree for thirty years. Charles Samuel is the second of his father's four children, all of whom graduated from McKendree. Mr. Deneen feels that he owes much of his life's success to the college. His early home was adjoining the campus, and he grew up m the college atmosphere. He became a student there as soon as he was old enough, under the rules. In McKendree's class rooms he learned habits of close and thorough study, and in the Philosophian Society he learned to think on his feet. In his contacts with both te.ichers and students he received the inspiration that made him ambitious to serve his fellowmen. He completed the course and graduated in 1882, receiving the degree of A. B. Of the twenty-five members of his class, one other attained eminence m public life, both in the state and nation. This is . Ex-Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman. In 1885 Mr. Deneen received the degrees of A. M. and LL. B. from McKendree, and m 190'; that of LL.D.

In recognition of the debt he owes his Alma Mater he has rendered eminent service to her in many ways. He became a trustee in 1900 and has therefore served for twenty-eight consecutive years. For ten years he was president of the Board and a member of the Executive Committee. He has contributed liberally to the endowment fund, besides being the sole donor of the ten acre experiment field, adjoining the city limits of Lebanon, which is owned by the college but conducted by the University of Illinois. When McKendree was in an endowment campaign he gave several days of his valuable time, speaking in important centers ,ind presenting the claims of the oldest Methodist College in Illinois. Jn fact but few men in all her century of history can show a record of service to the institution equal to his.

Mr. Deneen began the practice of law in Chicago a few years after he left McKendree, and has considered that city his home ever since. He served a term in the legislature of Illinois, two terms as State's Attorney of Cook County, and two terms as Governor of Illinois. He then returned to his law practice in Chicago until he was elected United States Senator. But his public life is a matter of common knowledge and need not be repeated here. He was married May lo, 1891 to Miss Bina Day Maloney of Mt. Carroll, Illinois. They have four children - Edward Ashley, Dorothy, Frances and Bina.

Facsimile of Philo programme with Senator Deneen"s name MRS. CORA DUNSDON McKEE Cor.i Irene Dunsdon was born at Jerseyville, Illinois, Feb' ruary 11, 1862. She graduated from McKendree in the class of 1882, with the degree of B. S. She was a member of Clio. Soon after her graduation she was married to Horace N. McKee, who was also a McKendrean. She died at Lebanon, Illinois, May jo, 1884.

James R. Large

former of whom was horn in Queen's County, Ireland, and the latter was of Scotch-Irish descent. He entered McKendree in September, 1875, and graduated in the class of 1882, receiving the degree of A. B., and later, A. M. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. In addition to his college course, he took a course in the Bryant and Stratton Business College, in Chicago. He has spent the years since graduation in various occupations - among them, teaching in the public schools, travelling salesman, book-keeper, clerk, and some lines of literary work. On the day of his graduation he delivered the Latin salutatory, and gained distinction as a student by his high grades in Greek. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the order of Knights of Pythias. He is unmarried and lives at Agnew, California. MRS. SUSANNA LARGE McGAW

Susanna Hunter Large was born at Owaneco, lUinois, March 7, 1858. She is the younger sister of James Robert Large, but graduated in the same class with him in 1882, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. She was a teacher in the public schools until 1890, when she was married to Mr. William McGaw. They have one son and three daughters. Mrs. McGaw is a member of the Methodist Church and active in religious work. She has served as class leader and Sunday School Superintendent. Her home is still at Owaneco.

Judge William H. Littick

William Littick was born near Vandalia, Illinois, February 4, 1859. He is a son of Marcus A. and Mary Littick, who were both native Americans. He graduated from McKendree in the class of 1882, receiving the degrees of B. S. and LL. B , both at the same commencement. He was a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. He was married in October, 1885, and has one son, George S. Littick. He has been engaged in the practice of law ever since his graduation and for many years has been located in Kansas City, Kansas, where he is still in the active practice of his profession. He was Municipal Judge of Kansas City one term. He is a member of several fraternal orders.

John McCabe Moore was born at Carlyle, Illinois, June II, 1862. His parents were David A. and Matilda J. Moore, ,ind his father belonged to the numerous family of Moores, whose ancestors came to Illinois from Virginia. He graduated from McKendree in the class of 1882, receiving the degree of B. S., and later, M. S. He was a member of the Philosophian Society. After leaving McKendree, he read law in Carlyle, Decatur, and Chicago. He was admitted to the bar in 1886.

He settled m Kansas City, Kansas for the practice of law m 1886. For live years he held the office of Judge of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. He was first assistant United States District Attorney for the District of Kansas for two years, when he resigned and resumed the practice of law in Kansas City, Missouri, where he has ever since been located in business, though he resides m Kansas City, Kansas. He was married June 20, 1894, to Miss Nellie Mc- Cracken. of Nashville, Illinois, who was one ot his school mates in McKendree. He is a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason.

Mrs. Laura Mouslev Lindly

Laura Irene Mousley was born at Shipman, Illinois, in the year i86j. She is the daughter of John R. and Thyrza Mousley, who were both native Americans. She became a student in McKendree in September, 1878, and graduated m June, 1882, receiving the degree of B. S. and a diploma in Elocution. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. She was married December 5, i88j, to Madison M. Lindly, who graduated from McKendree in the class of 1880. They have three children - John M., Mary M., and Charles M. Mrs. Lindly taught music for some time in Illinois, and also after moving to Oklahoma. She is a member of the- Episcopalian Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Rebekah Lodge, No. I';, McAlester, Oklahoma. Her home was in McAlester from 1890 until after the death of her husband, when she moved to Lafayette, Indiana.

Hon. Fred Moeser

Frederick Moeser was born near the village of Smithton, in St. Clair County, lUinois, September 13, 1857. He is a son of Henry and Christina (Stephens) Moeser, who were both natives of Germany, but came to America and settled in St. Clair County about the middle of the nineteenth century. After preliminary education in the public schools of his own township and in Belleville, he entered McKendree College, from which he graduated in 1882, receiving the degree of B. S. He was a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. He then entered the Law Department of the University of Missouri, from which he graduated in 1883 with the degree of LL. B. He was afterward admitted to the bar, both in Illinois and Missouri. He located in Freeburg, Illinois, where he served as City Attorney and Principal of the Public School until 1905, when he moved to East St. Louis. In the fall of 1912 he was elected County Auditor of St. Clair County, which position he held till his death. At the old homestead near Tamaroa, Illinois, he was married, April 26, 1883, to Miss Melissa J. Smith. They have three children, all grown -

Rev. Reuben E. Pierce

Ralph E. Moeser, M. D., now in the employ of Armour and Co. of Chicago as Assistant Physician; F. Adolph Moeser, a commercial graduate, now employed as book-keeper for Texas Motor Car and Supply Company of Cuero, Texas; and Miss Geneva Moeser, a graduate of the East St. Louis High School, who, since her graduation, has been employed as a teacher in the public schools of that city. She has talent in music and took up a special course in that subject m the Mc- Kendree Music Conservatory in 191 3. Mr. Moeser died at his home in East St. Louis, December 22, 191 5. REV. REUBEN E. PIERCE

Hubert W. Reynolds

Reuben Edward Pierce was born near Harrisburg, Illinois. He IS the oldest son of Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Pierce, who was for fifty years a member of the Southern Illinois Confer' ence. Both he and the mother, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Pierce, were of Puritan stock and Revolutionary parentage. After considerable preliminary training elsewhere, he entered McKendree in 1880 and graduated in 1882 with the degree of A. B. Later, he received the degree of Master of Arts. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He took a full course at Garrett Biblical Institute and received the degree of B. D. in 1887. He was received on trial in the Southern Illinois Conference in 1882. He served pastoral charges in that conference until 1899, except three years that he was a missionary in New Mexico. In 1899 he was transferred to the Illinois Conference and m 1908 to the Colorado Conference, and was made Superintendent of the Colorado Children's Home Society. In 1914 he was transferred to the Rock River Conference. He was married in 1886, to Miss Fannie F. Gillham, of Edwardsville, Illinois. They have three children - Raymond Clark, who graduated from the University of Illinois; a daughter, Mary Pierce, and the youngest son were educated in the University of Denver. Mr. Pierce is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. After his retirement, he lived m St. Louis for a time, but now resides at Manatee, Florida. HUBERT W. REYNOLDS

Hubert Winfield Reynolds was born at Mascoutah, lUi nois, July 7, 1861. He was a son of Nathan J. and Mary J. Reynolds, who lived at Belleville when their children attended McKendree. He entered college in September, 1878, and graduated in the class of 1S82, receiving the degree of B. S., and later, M. S. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He spent most of his life after graduation in the employ of the railroad, for a time as telegraph operator, but for the last twenty-one years of his life he was a bridge collector for the Terminal Railroad Company of St. Louis. He died October 26, 1906. One who knew him in his college days says of him that he was "an exemplary young man." He was a Methodist, and in politics, a Republican. MRS. ANNIE REYNOLDS MULLEN Annie Catherine Reynolds was born August 29, 186a, at Mexico, Missouri. She is a daughter of Nathan J. and Mary J. Reynolds. She entered McKendree as a student in the fall of 1878 and graduated in June, 1882, with the degree of

George P. Ramsey

B. S., later receiving that of M. S. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He studied law and has made that his profession since 1885. He served two terms as City Attorney of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, and an equal period as State's Attorney of Wabash County. In 19 ij he became Assistant Attorney General for the state of Illinois. He is a member of the B. P. O. E., the K. of P., and of the Episcopal Church. He was married July 16, 1884, to Miss Amanda L. Phillips. They have two children - Mary Ethelyn Bellaire, born in 1885; and Edgar Phillips Ramsey, born in 1887.

Prof. Franklin F. Roose

PROF. FRANKLIN F. ROOSE Franklin Frederick Roose was born July 3, 1855, in Mo' line, 111. He attended the Rock Island Public Schools. Later he spent two years at the Illinois Wesleyan University. He then went to Quincy, Illinois, where he taught certain branches in Chaddock College and continued his studies in a business course which he had begun at Curriers Business College. He graduated at the Gem City Business College at Quincy in 1880. The following September he entered Mc- Kendree, and while pursuing his studies in the Scientific Course, he paid expenses by running a business department in McKendree. He graduated in 1882 with the degree of B. S. In 1885 he received the degree of M. S., and in i886 he received the degree of A. M. from the Iowa Wesleyan University. June 20, 1882, he and his wife sailed for South America to teach in the American College at Pernambuco, Brazil. As the climate did not agree with him, he returned after a year and established the Lincoln Business College at Lincoln, Neb., of which he continued to be the head till 1891, when It had an enrollment of about one thousand students. He then became the founder of the Lincoln Normal University, which is one of the leading institutions of its class. For six years he was editor of the Western Workman, the official organ of the A. O. U. W. He has held the office of Head Adviser m the M. W. A. He was past master Workman of the A. O. U. W. and past Chancellor Commander of the K. of P. He was one of the founders of the Woodmen of the World, and for nine years supreme treasurer of that body. He was also one of the founders of the Fraternal Union of America, and has been supreme president of the order. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity, both York and Scottish Rite, and a Shriner. He was Fraternal Commissioner for the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in 1898, and has held numerous other offices and positions of honor and trust. His home was in Denver at the time of his death in 1921. MRS. ELIZABETH MORRISON ROOSE

Elizabeth Morrison was born at Wapella, Illinois, October 21, 1858. She is a daughter of H. B. Morrison, of Scotch-Irish descent, and Caroline Sears Morrison, whose ancestors were English and German. She became a student in McKendree in 1880 and graduated in 1882 with the degree of B. S. She was a member of the Clionian Society. She was married to Prof. F. F. Roose in 1880. To them were born two children - a son, Samuel Morrison, now deceased; and a daughter, Carlotta Estelle. In addition to her home duties, Mrs. Roose has devoted some years to professional occupation in connection with her husband's work. She was one year a teacher in Pernambuco, Brazil, S. A., and one year Principal of the Shorthand Department of the Omaha Business College, of Omaha, Nebraska. She has been a member of the Methodist Church since 1877, and belongs to the Woodman Circle, R. W. A., F. U. of A., and the Eastern Star. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

Judge William M. Schuwerk

William Martin Schuwerk was born April 12, 1856, at Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Peter Paul Schuwerk, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, and his mother, Elizabeth Mosser, was born in Switzerland. He entered college in the fall of 1876 and graduated in June, 1882, receiving the degree of B. S., and later, M. S. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. For three ye;irs after graduating, he was Principal of the Evansville Public Schools. Since that time he has devoted himself wholly to the legal profession. In 1889 he was elected to the Illinois Legislature. In 1904 he was appointed Master in Chancery of Randolph County, which position he held for six years. In iqio he was elected County Judge of the same county, and is still serving in that office. He has always been active in politics and belongs to the Democratic party. He is a member of Kaskaskia Lodge No. 86, A. F. &? A. M.; Elwood Lodge No. 895, located at Evansville, Illinois; Hercules Lodge No. 285, Knights of Pythias, at Chester, Illinois; Stayley Chapter No. loj, Royal Arch Masons, at Sparta, Illinois; and to Murphysboro Lodge No. 572, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He was married June 7, 1883, to Miss Mary M. Hoffman. They have four children: Mrs. Myrtle Schuwerk Sauer, William H., Walter J., and Paul E. Schuwerk. All have been students at McKendree.

John A. Shepard Mrs. Anna Spies Carson

John Adams Shepard was born August 14, 1861, m Wabash County, Illinois. He is the only son of Morrill A. Shepard, of English- American descent, and Mary (Moorhead) Shepard, of Scotch-Irish descent. He removed with his parents from Evansville, Indiana to Lebanon, Illinois, m the year 187 1. He received a portion of his education in the public schools of Lebanon. He entered McKendree College in 1877 and graduated m 1882 with the degree of A. B. Later he received the degree of A. M. He was a member of the Philosophian Society. From the date of his graduation till 1901 he was engaged in mercantile business. Since that time he has been a real estate dealer in the city of St. Louis. He was married m 1902, to Miss Mary E. Todd, of Jackson, Tennessee. MRS. ANNA SPIES CARSON

Anna Frances Spies was born at Maunie, Illinois, April '), 1863. Her parents, Jacob and Catherine Spies, were both German. She entered McKendree m September, 1879, and graduated in June, 1882, receiving the degree of B. S. Two years later she received the degree of M. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. She was married August 16, i88j, to James S. Carson. Their three sons are James Waldo, Oliver J., and Charles L. The last is now in the employ of the government at Washington, D. C. Mrs. Carson IS a member of the St. Paul's Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas, where her home has been for the last quarter of a century.

Hon. Lawrence Y. Sherman Ex-Senator Sherman

he was born November 8, 1858. His parents, Nelson and Maria (Yates) Sherman, moved to Illinois when he was less than a year old. He grew to maturity, was educated, engaged in his profession, and in public life in the Prairie State. His early education was in the common country schools near his parents' farm and in Lee's Academy, in Coles County, Illinois. At about twenty he first attended McKendree College. Previous to that time he had taught in the district schools of Jasper County. He was dependent entirely on his own efforts to improve his condition and pay his way. He earned the money to educate himself at McKendree by teaching the Emerald Mound School north of Lebanon for three years, pursuing, during that time - evenings and Saturdays - the Law Course m McKendree

He did not complete the regular college course, though the records show he attained the rank of junior, and he takes satisfaction in knowing he studied Latin and History under Professor Samuel H. Deneen in McKendree. His name appears as a member of the Philosophian Society and on certain programs of the Philo Exhibitions given in the college chapel. However, his chief interest was in the Law Course, which he completed satisfactorily and graduated in the law class of 1882, receiving the degree of LL. B. He was a classmate of Hon. Charles S. Deneen, former Governor of Illinois and now Senior United States Senator. Mr. Sherman was admitted to the bar m 1882 and began the practice of law at Macomb, Illinois, where he continued to reside and practice for twenty-three years, while serving the people of his county and state in various public capacities. He was City Attorney of Macomb from 188'; to 1887, County Judge of McDonough County from 1886 to 1890. In 1896 he was elected to the Lower House in the Illinois Legislature, in which he served continuously until he was elected Lieutenant-Governor in 1904. During his second and third terms he was elected Speaker of the House. As Lieutenant-Governor he was Ex-Officio president of the State Senate. He therefore had the distinction and privileges of presiding over both houses of the Illinois Legislature.

In 1904 the so-called deadlocked Convention occurred. After a long and spirited contest in that State Convention, his classmate, Charles S. Deneen, was nominated for Governor and Lawrence Y. Sherman for Lieutenant-Governor on the Republican ticket. There were also several McKendreans serving in the Legislature while those two loyal sons of Mc- Kendree were at the head of the state government. Mr. Sherman was not a candidate for a second term in the office of Lieutenant-Governor. About that time he was appointed by the President a member of Spanish Treaty Claims Commission and was confirmed by the Senate, but declined the honor. In 1909 he was appointed by Governor Deneen as President of the Illinois Board of Administration, which had control of seventeen state charities. Those institutions were united under one head with their management unified and improved. The plan of this Board was afterward expanded and applied to all the state's executive departments in the statute known as the Civil Administration Act. He remained Chairman of this Board until March, 1913, when after a long and lively contest, he was elected by the Illinois Legislature, United States Senator, to complete the unexpired term of William Lorimer, who was removed from the Senate because of irregularities in his election.

Soon after this the Seventeenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution was ratified by three-fourths of the states, providing for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people. In 1914 he was renominated at the Republican State Primary and was a candidate on that ticket for the full term of six years, beginning March 4, 1915, and was re-elected in a campaign of much opposition. Roger C. Sullivan, of Chicago, was his opponent on the Democratic ticket. Roosevelt's "Bull Moose" party put a candidate m the field, also from Chicago. Ex-President Roosevelt personally engaged in the Illinois campaign, making numerous platform addresses favoring his Bull Moose candidate and assailing Senator Sherman, and reflecting on him in very bitter terms without success. His candidate was defeated, running third in the race. Mr. Sherman was re-elected with the entire Illinois Republican ticket that carried his name at its head.

He was in the Senate during the whole period of the World War. On March 4, 1919, he was one of the thirty-nine Senators who signed a public statement opposing the ratification of the League of Nations, thus assuring its defeat. In the opposition and long discussions of that measure, in the Senate, he took part, the Congressional Record discloses, until the last roll call and its final rejection. At the close of his second term, he voluntarily retired from public life and resumed the practice of law in Springfield, which had been his residence since 1905.

Mr. Sherman had two law partners at Macomb. The first was Lyman B. Vose, during the period before he became County Judge. After leaving that office in 1890, he formed a partnership with George D. Tunnicliff which continued for twenty years. He retired from practice during the years he was in Washington, but on his return to Springfield, he entered into a partnership with Noah C. Bainum, at Springfield, Illinois, and at Daytona Beach, Florida, where he had established his winter home. At Daytona, a business enterprise absorbed a portion of Senator Sherman's almost exhaustless energy. He, with several associates, organized the First National Bank of Daytona Beach, which was opened December 2j, 1924. He served as president of this institution the first year, and since that time as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Rev. Albert N, Simmons

In Senator Sherman's home life, he has been called to pass through some peculiarly sad experiences. He was married to Miss Ella M. Crews in 1891, but this happy union was brought to an untimely end by the death of Mrs. Sherman only two years later. His second marriage occurred March 4, 1908, when Miss Estelle Spitler, of Montrose, Effingham County, Illinois, became his bride. But death claimed her in 1910. She left a little daughter, Virginia, now grown to womanhood. Mr. Sherman is a Mason and has attained the thirty-second degree in the Oriental Consistory of Chicago, and the honorary thirty-third degree in Boston. REV. ALBERT N, SIMMONS

Albert Nelson Simmons was born in Jersey County, Illinois, December 22, iS^8. He is a son of Samuel C. and Lorenda (Miles) Simmons. The father was born in Maryland and the mother in Kentucky. This was one of the pioneer families of Illinois, having settled in Jersey County about 1 8 JO. Albert N. entered McKendree College in 1878 and graduated in 1882, receiving the degree of A. B., and in 1885, A. M. In 1888 he graduated from Garrett Biblical Institute with the degree of B. D. While in McKendree he was a member of the Platonian Society. He was married April 23,, 1884, to Miss Etta R. Hoyt, of Lebanon. They have one son, Harold Hoyt, born in 1888, at St. Joseph, Ilhnois. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1909 and later became Associate Editor of the Railway Age-Gazette, of Chicago. Mr. Simmons taught school in Shiloh Valley one year after his graduation and then joined the Illinois Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and spent the active years of his life as a faithful and diligent preacher of the Gospel. He retired m ig26 and now resides at Cerro Gordo, Illinois, where he was once pastor.

Mrs. Anna Virgin Reagel

MRS. ANNA VIRGIN REAGEL Anna Miscinda Virgin was horn on a farm near St. Jacob, Illinois, March 24, 1861. Her parents were Thomas J. and Anna Lindly Virgin, who were both natives of Illinois. She graduated from McKendree m the class of 1882, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. She was married July 20, 1892, to Ausben Wyle Reagel, who is now president of the First National Bank of Waverly, Illinois. They have three children: Elizabeth M., Fred V., and Edgar A. Mrs. Reagel is a member of the Bap' tist Church and of the Minerva Literary Club, of which she has been president for many years. Her home is at

William H. Wilson

WILLIAM H. WILSON William H. Wilson was born m Wayne County, Illinois, 111 1858. His parents were John and Eliza J. (Harper) Wilson, the father being born in England and the mother in Illinois. He became a student in McKendree in 1880 and graduated from the Law Department in 1882, receiving the degree of LL. B. He was a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. Shortly after his graduation, he went to the State of Oregon, which has been his home ever since. He taught school for a time to get a start and then engaged in the practice of law, in which vocation he has been very successful. He was twice elected District Attorney. He was married after going to Oregon, and has one daughter. He has an elegant home and IS a highly respected citizen of The Dalles, where he has long resided. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

William T. Bonham Alfred E. Coughenour

William Thomas Bonham was born at Fairfield, Illinois, in April, 1865. He graduated from the Law Department of McKendree at the early age of eighteen, as a member of the class of 1883. He was a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. During the years since his graduation, he has been engaged in the practice of law m his native town, where with his family he still resides. He is a Republican in politics. ALFRED E. COUGHENOUR

Alfred Edwin Coughenour was born at Jeffersonville, Illinois, August 18, 1859. After finishing the public schools he entered McKendree and became a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. He graduated in the class of i88j with the degree of A. B. He has been an educator for the most part since that time, but has many side lines He has studied law; is well posted in drugs, materia medica, and therapeutics; writes for various periodicals; and is a veterinary biochemic. He is a member of the Baptist Church, unmarried, and resides at Jeffersonville.

Mrs. Juliette Ferguson Williams

1 8, 1890. After attending the public schools, she became a student in McKendree and a Clio. She graduated in 1883, with the degree of B. S. She was married at Mt. Vernon, January 18, 1886, to Mr. J. Hill Williams. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Swahlen, who was then President of McKendree. Her death occurred only four years later and she left no children. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

lona May Eckert was born at Lebanon, Illinois, February 15, 1863. Her death occurred in Kay County, Oklahoma, December 20, 1894. She was buried at Arkansas City, Kansas. Her parents were John H. and Fannie H. (Sager) Eckert, who were both Americans of German lineage. She entered Mc- Kendree in 1878 and graduated in June, 1883, receiving the degree of B. S. She also completed a course in Elocution. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. She was also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the "Select Friends." She was married December 24, 1883, to George R. Nunnelly. To them was born one daughter, Ethel Estell.

Mrs. Eunice Field Marlatt

Eunice Lydia Field was born in 1861. Her father, James A. Field, was a native of Ohio, but for many years was a prominent business man in St. Louis and a member of the McKendree Board of Trustees. Eunice graduated from Mc- Kendree m the class of 1883, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of Clio. In April, 1884, she was married to Rev. J. P. Marlatt, of the Puget Sound Conference. They have SIX children: Edith L., the wife of Rev. Harry L. Aller, a missionary in South America; Adin E.; Leola J.; Elmer M.; Lydia A.; and Joseph Paul, Jr. Mrs. Marlatt was for several years District President of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for the Seattle District.

Mrs. Fannie Glasgow Lynch

Fannie Primm Glasgow was born near Belleville, Illinois, November 24, 1863. Her father was James Nathaniel Glasgow, of Scottish descent, whose father moved from Kentucky to Illinois in 1824 and pre-empted the farm on which James N. and, a generation later, his children were born. Her mother was Lydia Margaret Primm, descended from Alexander De La Pryme, a French gentleman who was granted a patent of nobility by the Roman Pontiff for meritorious services under Philip of Alsace in the second crusade. Fannie P. Glasgow entered McKendree College in September, 1879, and graduated June 14, 1883, receiving the degree of B. S. She was a member of the Clionian Literary Society. For the next five years after her graduation she was in turn school teacher, book-keeper, and milliner. Then on July 11, 1888 she was married to Mr. William F. Lynch. To them were born two daughters, Edith Lucile, and Inez Dena. Besides her work as housekeeper, she has been prominent in the work of the local Methodist Episcopal Church of Welling' ton, Kansas, where she lived with her family for nearly thirty years. She was a member of the official board for twenty-five years, and superintendent of the primary department in the Sunday School for twelve years. For many years she was Conference President of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Southwest Kansas Conference. In September, 1912, the family moved to Winfield, Kansas, that the two daughters might attend the Southwestern College. Their mother is as busy as ever in church and Sunday School work; the C. L. S. C; and the work so dear to her heart, that of the Woman's Home Missionary Society. Six times she has attended the national meeting of this organization.

Seymour H. Harmon Rev. John D. Hennessey

Seymour Heins Harmon was born at Palmyra, Pennsylvania, November 14, 1864. After spending three and a half years in McKendree, he graduated in the class of 1883, receiving the degree of B. S. He was a member of the Philosophlan Literary Society. He was inclined to the profession of law, but finally turned to other pursuits and has been for many years employed as a postal clerk in St. Louis. At the time of his graduation, he was a Democrat in politics. REV. JOHN D. HENNESSEY

John Dollahan Hennessey was born near Evansville, Indiana, in 1857. He is of Scotch-Irish descent. He entered Mc- Kendree in 1879 and graduated in 1883, receiving the degree of A. B. In 1886, he received his A. M., and in 1896, after completing a post graduate course, he was granted the degree of Ph D. from McKendree. He was a member of Plato. He joined the Southern Illinois Conference in 1884 and was an effective minister of the gospel in this field for twenty years. He then transferred to the Illinois Conference and served ten years in that field, retiring in 1914. He now hves at Danville. He was married November 20, 1884, to Miss Ella May Peeples, of Summerfield. They have three sons, Clark H., Bert K., and W. Paul.

George W. Littick

George Winfield Littick was born at Taylorville, Illinois, in the year 1861. He is a son of Marcus A. and Mary Littick, who were both native Americans. He entered McKendree m the fall of 1879 and graduated in 1883, with the degree of LL. B. He was a member of the Philosophian Society. He was married in 1892, to Miss Katherine D. Lewis. Mr. Lit- tick has made the practice of law his Hte work, and is now a successful lawyer in Kansas City, Kansas. He is a Christian Scientist, and believes in prohibition and progress, and a "chanty that will establish forever the brotherhood of man." WILLARD P. SEARS

Willard Prentice Sears was born at Godfrey, Illinois, No vember 4, 1859. His father was Rev. Hiram Sears, who was long a member of the Southern Illinois Conference, and served for years as financial agent for McKendree College. He entered McKendree in 1878 and joined the Philosophian Society. After taking a good part of the Literary Course, he turned to the Law, and graduated from McKendree's Law Department in 1883, receiving the degree of LL. B. He did not find the work of the law congenial to his tastes, so he found other employment in the city of St. Louis tor some years. Afterward he was in the employ of the Street Railway Company of Cleveland, Ohio, for some years. He died in September, 1927, and was buried at Vandalia, Illinois, which had been one ot his boyhood homes.

Rev. Dr. William H. Pierce

William Halford Pierce was born at Equality, Illinois, November 12, 1862. He is the second son of Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Pierce, who was for fifty years a member of the Southern Illinois Conference. His mother was Elizabeth (Church) Pierce, and both his parents were of the old Puritan stock. He entered McKendree in 1879 and graduated in 1883, receiving the degree of A. B. He was the valedictorian of his class. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. In 1886 he received from his Alma Mater the degree of A. M., and in 1905, that of Doctor of Divinity. In 1887, he graduated from Garrett Biblical Institute, receiving the degree of B. D. He was married October 16, 1888, to Miss Gertrude Johnson, of Wauconda, lUinois. To them were born four daughters: lola, Wilma, Gertrude, and Gladys. His second marriage was to Miss Luella E. Morris, of Piano, Illinois. To this union were born three children: Morris, Muriel, and Halford. Dr. Pierce became a member of the Southern Illinois Conference in 1883, and some years after transferred to the Rock River Conference, of which he is now a member, though he spent three years of his ministry in the west, and in Evanston, Wyoming, had the strange experience of being pastor of both a Methodist and a Presbyterian Church at the same time. He organized an Institutional Church in Chicago and built the first Parish House in that city under the auspices of the Methodist Church. He was pastor of Embury Methodist Episcopal Church in

Freeport, Illinois, and led m building a $7=1,000.00 church edifice in that city. He is a member of the Albert Pike Commandery of the Masonic Order.

Jabez H. Posey Dr. William A. Stoker

Jabez Hix Posey was born in Clinton County, Illinois, June 18, 1 86 1. He was the seventh child and second son of Rev. Bennett M. and Celui Ann (Watts) Posey. His father was a pioneer farmer of Clinton County and a local preacher in the Methodist Church. Both his parents were natives of Illinois, while the ancestors of both of them came to Illinois from Georgia. He entered McKendree in 1879 and graduated in 1883, receiving the degree of B. S. He was a member of the Philosophian Literary Society. He secured a first grade teacher's certificate and taught in the public schools of Clinton County for three years, spending the vacations studying law with Judge Watts, of Nashville, Illinois. Faihng health compelled him to abandon this line of work. He spent some months m Texas, and then m Colorado, seeking to recover his health, but without avail. He eventually became a victim of tuberculosis, his death occurring at his father's home February 19, 1888. In religion he was a Methodist; m politics a Republican; and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was a close student; delighted in good books; and was a favorite socially wherever he was known. DR. WILLIAM A. STOKER

Joshua Wilson

William Allen Stoker was born at Centralia, Illinois, August 18, 1864. He IS a son of Judge William and Mrs. Martha Stoker, who were both native Americans. After finishing the public schools, he entered McKendree College and graduated in the class of 1883, receiving the degree of B. S. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. After leaving McKendree, he took a Medical Course in the "Medical College of Ohio," at Cincinnati, where he received the degree of M. D. in 188-;. He has practiced medicine continuously since that time - the greater part of the time in his native town of Centralia. However, during this period, under appointment of the Governor of the state, he spent two years as physician of the Chester Penitentiary; four years as Physician in the State Hospital for the Insane at Anna; and for three years he held a similar position at Evansville, Indiana. Since 1921, he has been Superintendent of the State Hospital at Kankakee. He was married m 1890, to Miss Lillian B. Tucker, of Denver, Colorado. They have one daughter, Anna E., and one son, Eugene T. Stoker. Dr. Stoker is a thirty-second degree Mason. JOSHUA WILSON the class of 1883, receivii-(g the degree of B. S. He was a member of the Philosophian Society. He chose the law as his profession, bufrhas also followed other lines. He has spent the most of his hfe in his native city. He is a Democrat in politics.

Julius Postel

Closely associated with the development of the immense Postel Mills in Mascoutah, during the past fifty years, are the names of the three brothers : Philip, George, and Julius Postel, the sons of Philip Henry Postel, the founder and original pwne*" jf this great industry. It is the purpose of this article t .utUne, briefly, the life of the youngest of these three brothers, Julius Postel. A short biography of his father, of his brother, George, and of his nephew, Philip Postel, will be found in another article with- in this volume, under the title, "Philip H. Postel."

Julius Postel was bom in Mascoutah, the city in which he has spent practically all his life, and toward whose welfare and material development he has greatly contributed, on November 29th, 1862. Like his brothers, he secured about the best education his time afforded, first in the public schools of his home city, and later, in McKendree College and in the University of Illinois. And like his brothers, also, he brought this fine educational equipment into the milling business, and made it practical in its application to the growth and success of this industry. He began his work in the office of the Milling Company, and was here but a few years before he was made the secretary and treasurer of the company in 1890. On Dec. 7th, three years previous to this time, he was married to Miss Amalia Postel, the daughter of John Ph. Postel. To them were born three children: Allen J., on Sept. 21st, 1889; Mertie Amalia, on June iith, 1891; Urban S., on Feb. 28th, 1895. All were given the advantages of a good education, being graduates of the University of Illinois. The two sons have married, but the daughter has remained single. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 191 4, and since that time has pursued post graduate studies in that institution. In January, 1921, Allen, the older son, was married to Alma Hucke, of Mascoutah, and on the same day. Urban was married to Miss Erna Hucke.

was chosen to be the president of the company, which position he held until 1921, when he resigned, and his nephew, Philip Postel, was placed in this position. In this same year, Julius Postel retired from active participation in the business, but was still interested in the company, and was retained as one of the directors of the firm. About two years after retiring from milling, he' organized the State Bank of Marissa, and in July, 192J, became the president of this bank, which position he still retains. He is actively directing the affairs of the bank, and spends most of his time there.

Julius Postel inherited from his father a rare business ability, and has met with success in his business undertakings. For a time he was a member of the Stock Exchange, and demonstrated here a keen knowledge of its manipulations. Besides his holdings of a large portion of the shares in the Postel Mills, he is the owner of a considerable amount of bank and insurance stocks, as well as of real estate in various parts of the country. He has been the Mayor of his city, and served on the Mascoutah School Board for four terms. He has a first hand knowledge of the lands and peoples of many parts of the world, for he has travelled extensively. He has always been interested in our great national sport; his choice diversion has been the witnessing of a good baseball game In religious belief and practice he is a Methodist.

To the Postels of Mascoutah belong a great deal of credit for the growth and prosperity of this progressive little city Their mills have, for years, been classed among the greatest in the county. They have a capacity for turning out more than six hundred barrels of flour per day, and their brands are known to be among the highest grades in the country. Practically all of the wheat raised in the eastern part of St. Clair County is ground in the Postel Mills, and this is only about half the amount which the mills use. These men have been primarily millers of the highest type; they thoroughly learned the milling business, mastered the details in connection with the production of wheat products, and have kept up to date in their equipment and manufacturing processes. Our subject, Julius Postel, owns one of the most spacious residences to be seen in this part of the county. His brothers also live in beautiful homes, which are pointed out with pride by the loyal citizens of Mascoutah.