Will County, Illinois - The whole text, 1928 (part 4 of 14)

On June 24, 1908, Mr. Mager was married to Miss Amanda Kampe, a daughter of John and Anna (Drowley) Kampe. Mr. Kampe was a farmer and is now deceased. His widow, who was born in Monroe Township, resides in Frankfort. Mr. and Mrs. Mager have one son, LeRoy, born Aug. 4, 1909, a graduate of Joliet High School, is a record clerk in the offices of the Joliet and Eastern Railroad.

Patrick C. Haley, deceased, was a prominent and successful member of the Bar of the State of Illinois, and of Will County in particular, and was one of the liberal and prominent citizens of Joliet.

Mr. Haley was born in Sarinac, Clinton County, New York, March 17, 1849. When he was two years old his parents, the late Thomas and Hannah Haley, pioneer residents of Will County, came to Illinois, settling in Joliet. His education was primarily obtained in this city and after being graduated from the Township High School, he entered the Law School of the University of Michigan, from which University he received the degree of Bachelor of Laws with the class of 1870. During that same year he was admitted to the Bar and commenced the practice of his profession in Joliet. He was active in the politics of the state, and for a number of years was a member of the Democratic State Central Committee. In 1874 his party elected him City Attorney, which office he held for two years. For fourteen years he was a member of the Joliet City Council, being Alderman in the Fifth Ward. In 1891 he was elected Mayor of the City of Joliet, and this position he filled for two years, giving the city an energetic and progressive administration. For twenty-five years Mr. Haley served as Chief Counsel for the Sanitary District of Chicago, and during that time he was engaged in more condemnation cases, and in cases in which the Law of Eminent Domain was involved, than any lawyer in the United States, and at the time of

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On December 1st, 1875, Mr. Haley was married to Miss Mary A. D'Arcy, a member of a pioneer family in Joliet. Mrs. Haley died on December 25th, 1927, and Mr. Haley's death occurred shortly thereafter on February 21st, 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Haley were the parents of nine children: Margaret; Robert E., an attorney of the Will County Bar, who is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and a veteran of the World War ; Raymond A., deceased ; Columbia, who is married to W. J. Dooner ; Madeline ; Genevieve ; Paul C, a veteran of the World War, of Akron, Ohio; Angela, now married to Harry P. Keeley; and John P. Haley, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.

younger members of the Will County Bar, engaged in practice at Joliet, as a member of the firm of Haley, Haley & Haley, with offices in the Cutting Building. He was born at Joliet, July 19, 1899, the son of Patrick C. and Mary A. (D'Arcy) Haley.

John P. Haley acquired his education in the grammar and high schools of Joliet, completing his high school course in 1917. Subsequently he entered the University of Chicago where he received the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy in 1921. That same year he entered the Law School of the University of Chicago and in 1924 received the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence. He was then admitted to the Bar and has since been in practice with his father and brother, Robert E. Haley.

In July, 1918, Mr. Haley enlisted in the U. S. Infantry and was sent to Evanston, Illinois, where he attended the Infantry School at Northwestern University. He was later transferred to Camp Taylor, Ky., where he attended the Officers Training School. He was honorably discharged December 20, 1918.

Mr. Haley is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and belongs to the American Legion, and Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He is identified with the Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Associaton and American Bar Association. He also belongs to the University Club of Joliet.

William Lankenau, president of the Frankfort State Bank, is numbered among the dependable business men of Frankfort. He was born in Greengarden Township, Will County, Nov. 10, 1871, a son of Carsten and Margaret (von Soosten) Lankenau.

Both Carsten Lankenau and his wife were born in Hanover, Germany. He emigrated to the United States in 1843 when he was but sixteen years of age and settled for a time in New York City. He went to Illinois in 1857 and settled first in Frankfort Township, removing to Greengarden Township in 1860. While living in New York he was in the grocery and meat business, but after he came to Will County he engaged in general farming until the time of his death. He was born in 1827 and died in 1899. His wife died in 1905, and they are both buried in Union Cemetery, Greengarden Township. He was a Republican and a member of the Evangelical Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Lankenau eleven children were born: John, Elizabeth, Adeline, all deceased; Catherine, the widow of Adam Holl, resides in Monee, 111.; Henry and Charles, deceased ; Girard J., lives in Frankfort ; Caroline, married Philip Stellwagen, lives in Frankfort ; William, the subject of this sketch ; and two children died in infancy.

William Lankenau attended the public schools of Greengarden Township, and the Frankfort public schools. He remained on his father's farm and followed agricultural pursuits until 1920 when he removed to Frankfort. In 1913 he was one of the organizers of the Frankfort State Bank, and was elected president and a director, and has served in that capacity since.

In 1894 Mr. Lankenau was married to Miss Ida Hilda Illgen, a daughter of Theodore and Adeline Illgen. Mr. Illgen, who was a farmer and stockman, was born in Matteson, 111. He is deceased. His widow, who was born in Monee Township, Will County, lives at Monee. Mr. and Mrs. Lankenau have three children. 1. Otto, with the Will County National Bank, Joliet, married Sadie Nieland, and they have a daughter, Oleta. 2. Amanda, married Edwin Dralle, an agriculturist, of Peotone Township, Will County, and they have two sons, Ralph and David. 3 Ella, married Richard Oetter, automobile business, Peotone Township.

Mr. Lankenau takes an active interest in all civic affairs. He served as town clerk of Greengarden for six years ; supervisor of Greengarden township for eight years; supervisor of Frankfort Township for six years; Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors for three years; and on the school board of Greengarden Township. His fraternal affiliations are as follows : Mount Joliet Lodge, A. F. and A. M. ; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27 ; Joliet ommandery, K. T. No. 4 ; and Modern Woodmen of America. He has served as a trustee of St. Peter's Evangelical Church, of which he is a member. Politically he is a Republican.

Frankfort State Bank of Frankfort, 111., is one of the small but leading financial institutions of Will County. It was incorporated April 3, 1913, with a capital stock of §25,000.00. The officers are : William Lankenau, president; Fred Warning, vice president; and J. A. Luhring, cashier. The directors are : J. P. Bauch, Max Haas, William Lankenau, F. J. Kohlhagen, Fred Warning, J. A. Luhring.

Walter V. Hedges, M. D., who has been a resident of Frankfort since 1908, is one of the most successful practitioners of his profession in Will County. He was born in Faribault, Minn., Jan. 19, 1884, the son of Norman and Effie (Walrath) Hedges.

Norman Hedges was born in Stillwater, Minn. He was reared on his father's farm. After his marriage he bought a farm and engaged in general farming and stockraising until his retirement from active business in 1916. He was a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Hedges died in June, 1926, and is buried at Faribault, Minn. His widow, who was born in Morristown, Minn., lives at Faribault. Mr. and Mrs. Hedges were the parents of five children: Adolphius, a physician, Ridgway, Wis.; Gordon, sales manager for Quaker Oats Company, Minneapolis ; Chester, automobile business, Faribault ; and Viola, deceased.

Walter V. Hedges graduated from Faribault High School in 1901, after which he attended the University of Minnesota for two years. He prepared for his profession at Hahnemann Medical College, from which he received his degree in 1907. The following year was spent as an interne in the Chicago Memorial Hospital, and in 1908, Doctor Hedges came to Frankfort and engaged in practice. Doctor Hedges took post graduate courses in 1921 at Leeds, England, and the University of Edinboro. During the World War he served as an examiner on the Draft Board of Will County.

In 1920 Doctor Hedges was married to Miss Irma Boyer, a daughter of Walter and Adella Boyer, natives of Redick, 111., where Mr. Boyer is station agent for the Michigan Central Railroad.

Doctor Hedges is identified with the Will County Medical Society, the Illinois State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. He has served as Health Officer of Frankfort for 19 years, and is on the staff of Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Fraternally he is affiliated with Mount Joliet A. F. and A. M. No. 42, Past Master in 1918 ; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27; Joliet Council, R. & S. M. No. 82; Joliet Commandery, K. T. No. 4; Medinah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. of Chicago; Joliet Shrine Club ; Joliet Country Club ; B. P. 0. Elks, No. 296, and Phi Alpha Gamma.

Christ H. Warning, a well known agriculturist of Will County, is a native of Germany. He was born in Varnow, Mecklenburg, Schwerin, Germany, April 5, 1868, a son of Christ and Marie (Lang) Warning.

Both Christ Warning and his wife were born in Germany. They came to the United States in the fall of 1881 and settled in Mokena, 111. Mr. Warning worked for the Rock Island Railroad, and later began fanning in New Lenox Township, Will County, 111. He did general farming and stock raising and also operated a dairy. Mrs. Warning died in 1897, and he died in 1907. They are both buried in St. John's Cemetery, Mokena. They were members of St. John's Evangelical Church, and highly respected members of the community. Mr. and Mrs. Warning were the parents of five children : Sophia, married Fred Klott, lives in Mokena; Christ, the subject of this sketch; Fred, a sketch of whom

Christ H. Warning attended the public schools of Germany, and came with his parents to the United States in 1881. He worked on a farm, and in 1893 started farming for himself on a rented farm. In 1901 he purchased his present farm, consisting of 160 acres of well improved land, and in 1902 moved to the farm. This place is situated on the Lincoln Highway, two miles west of Frankfort. Since buying this farm Mr. Warning has remodeled the house and barns, and has one of the best farms in this section of the country. Mr. Warning carries on general farming and at one time conducted a large dairy, which he discontinued in 1915.

In 1892 Mr. Warning was married to Miss Elizabeth Clausen, a daughter of Boje and Julia (Grimpsman) Clausen, who were born in Germany, and now reside with Mrs. Warning. To Mr. and Mrs. Warning six children have been born: 1. Ervin, born in 1896, a veteran of the World War, having served in France, married Ethel Schenick, and they have two children, Kenneth and "Buddy". Mr. Warning is now engaged in farming. 2. Edward, a mail carrier, was born July 13, 1898, married Elsa Lankenau, and they have two children, Virginia and Dale. 3. Ella, born in 1900, married Jacob De Porto, engaged in the trucking business,. New Lenox, 111. 4. Walter, bom in 1900, married Clara Wachlin, lives in Chicago, where he is with Swift & Company. 5. Elmer, born in 1905. 6. Florence, bora in 1907. The two latter are living at home.

Mr. Warning is a Republican and a member of St. John's Evangelical Church. He served as highway commissioner of Frankfort Township for ten years, also on the school board of District No. 158 for many years. He is a dependable citizen and widely known in Will County.

Jacob P. Bauch, one of the highly esteemed citizens of Will County, now living retired in Frankfort, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Frankfort Township, April 23, 1861, the son of Philip and Elizabeth (Schelhassey) Bauch.

111., where his father was a farmer. Elizabeth Schelhassey was born in Germany in 1835, and came to this country in 1855 and located in Mokena, 111. Her parents remained in Germany. After his marriage to Elizabeth Schelhassey in Mokena, Philip Bauch engaged in farming. Later he purchased a farm in Frankfort Township which he operated for many years, doing general farming, stockraising and making butter. He was living retired at Mokena when he died. Both he and his wife are buried there in St. John's Cemetery. Mr. Bauch was a Republican and a member of St. John's Evangelical Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Bauch four children were born: Jacob P., the subject of this sketch; Barbara, married John G. Scheer, a farmer, of New Lenox Township. He died in 1927 ; Louisa, deceased ; and Sarah, married Charles Geuther, lives at Mokena.

Jacob P. Bauch was educated in the public schools of New Lenox Township, after which he worked on his father's farm until he was married. He then bought a farm of 200 acres. He remained on this farm and engaged in stock raising and dairying until 1919, when he removed to Frankfort, and retired. He still owns 120 acres of land.

Mr. Bauch was one of the organizers of the Frankfort State Bank in 1913 and has served as a director since that time. He has been a director of the Frankfort Grain Company since 1914 and was one of its organizers. He is also a director in the Greengarden Fire Insurance Company.

On April 13, 1884, Mr. Bauch was married to Miss Elizabeth Baumgartner, a daughter of John and Mary (Zingg) Baumgartner. The Baumgartner family came from Switzerland and settled in Frankfort Township, Will County, where Mr. Baumgartner was a pioneer farmer and dairyman. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort.

To Mr. and Mrs. Bauch nine children were born. 1. Anna, married Andrew Schroth, a farmer, Frankfort Township. They have three children: Clarence, Dorothy, and Harold. 2. Ida, married William Brookman, a farmer of Manhattan Township, and they have two children, Wilbur and Irene. 3. Emma, with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, lives in Joliet. 4. Alma, married Walter Martin, of Joliet, and they have a daughter, Mildred. 5. John, a farmer of Frankfort Township, married Clara Brookman, and they have two daughters, Viola, and Eunice. 6. Katie, married Otto Heisner, farmer and dairyman, Frank- fort Township. They have six children: Ruby, Lester, Lloyd, Katherine, Irene and Ralph. 7. Arthur, in the garage business, Frankfort, married Alma Bettenhausen. They have a daughter, Marjorie. 8. Lillian, assistant pastor, St. Paul, Minn. 9. Elsie, a graduate Joliet Township High School in 1924, graduate nurse Silver Cross Hospital, May 12, 1927 ; a graduate of Lying-in-Hospital, Chicago, Jan. 15, 1928, lives in Frankfort.

John A. Luhring, widely known throughout Will County as the cashier of the Frankfort State Bank, is a native of Illinois. He was born near New Lenox, May 30, 1877, a son of Christian and Margaret (Haake) Luhring.

Christian Luhring was born in Hanover County, Germany, May 16, 1845, and his wife, Margaret Haake was born in Beryde, Bryon, Germany, Feb. 27, 1846. They were married in Joliet, 111. Christian Luhring came to the United States about 1868 and located in Joliet where he was employed by John Snoth, of New Lenox Township, who was a dealer in hogs. In 1870 Mr. Luhring removed to New Lennox Township where he remained until 1891 when he purchased a farm in Frankfort Township, Will County, consisting of 160 acres of land where he lived until his death. He was a Democrat and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He died Dec. 1, 1899, and is buried in Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, 111. His widow resides in' Frankfort. To Mr. and Mrs. Luhring five children were born: Christian, a farmer, Frankfort Township; Frank, retired, lives at Frankfort; John, the subject of this sketch; Henry, manager of the Frankfort Grain Company, lives at Frankfort; and Amelia, married Paul Christiansen, a dairyman and farmer of Frankfort Township.

John A. Luhring attended the public schools of New Lenox and Frankfort townships. After leaving school he worked on different farms for five years, and then returned home and worked on his father's farm. In 1904 he conducted a farm in Greengarden Township, consisting of 160 acres of land, and did general farming and stock raising and was very successful. In 1911 Mr. Luhring came to Frankfort and pur- chased a half interest in the Forchan meat market, which was afterwards known as the Forchan & Luhring Meat Market. In 1913 when the Frankfort State Bank was organized he was one of the charter members and was made cashier and a director, which position he still holds.

On Feb. 24, 1904, Mr. Luhring was married to Miss Anna Wilkins, a daughter of Peter and Louisa (Herbst) Wilkins, natives of Germany. The Wilkins family were early settlers of Will County, where Mr. Wilkins was a farmer in New Lennox Township, later removing to Greengarden Township. They are both deceased and are buried in Twining Cemetery, Greengarden, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Luhring have one son, Lloyd Peter, born Jan. 28, 1912, a student in Joliet Township High School.

Mr. Luhring is a Republican. He has served as treasurer of the Village Board for two years; as chairman of the Arrangement Committee of Frankfort Industrial Club ; and is a director and treasurer of the Frankfort Hall Company. His fraternal affiliations are with Mount Joliet Lodge, A. F. and A. M. 42 ; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27 ; Joliet Commandery, No. 4 K. T. ; and Modern Woodmen of America.

Edith I. Goodspeed is among the leading insurance operators of Joliet, where she has successfully engaged in business for 30 years. She was born at Ottawa, 111., the daughter of Matthew Standish and Theresa (Darrow) Goodspeed.

Matthew Standish Goodspeed was born in Massachusetts, as was his wife. In 1849 he went west across the plains to California and prospected for gold. He remained there eight years and upon his return settled in LaSalle County, 111., and engaged in farming north of Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Goodspeed are deceased and are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet. They had three children: Clara M., a teacher and insurance agent for many years, now deceased; Stephen A., former justice of the peace and city collector, now lives retired at Joliet; and Edith I., the subject of this sketch.

Edith I. Goodspeed grew up in LaSalle and Will counties and received her early education in the public schools. She later attended the State

Normal School at Normal, III, and was interested in the teaching profession for several years. She began her present insurance agency in 1898 with one company which had no business on its books. She now has one of the leading agencies in the city and besides her insurance work is also extensively interested in the real estate and loan business. Miss Goodspeed is secretary and treasurer of the Joliet Insurance Agents Association and is also active in the Illinois Insurance & Real Estate Board Association.

Miss Goodspeed is a Republican. She holds membership in the Universalist church and belongs to the Business & Professional Women's Club, the Joliet Woman's Club, and the Daughters of Rebecca and Daughters of St. George. Miss Goodspeed is widely known in the city and has a host of friends and acquaintances.

Archibald Corp is numbered among the dependable business men of New Lenox, where he is a merchant and banker. He was born at Somersetshire, West Pennard, England, Jan. 26, 1886, the son of Henry and Ellen (Swain) Corp.

Henry Corp was born in West Pennard, Eng., in 1847. In 1894 he came to the United States with his family and they located in New Lenox Township where Mr. Corp engaged in general farming until ill health forced him to retire. He died in 1915. His wife, who was born in Southampton, Eng., died in 1918. They are both buried in New Lenox Township. Mr. Corp was a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Corp were the parents of 13 children, as follows: Robert, retired farmer, Joliet; Edwin died in 1925, is buried in New Lenox; Lucy, deceased, buried in West Pennard, Eng.; Jane, deceased, buried in New Lenox; George, a farmer, lives in New Lenox Township; Mabel, married George Bridge, Elwood, 111.; Frank, deceased, buried in New Lenox; Charles, died in 1925, buried in New Lenox; Arthur, a farmer, New Lenox Township; Lilly May, married Frank Borden, Manhattan, 111.; Carrie, deceased, buried in England; Archibald, the subject of this sketch; and Hubert Seth, a contractor, New Lenox Township.

a clerk in the grocery store of H. Batson, and in 1916 purchased Mr. Batson's interest, since which time he has been profitably engaged in this business. On Sept. 18, 1927, Mr. Corp was appointed postmaster of New Lenox. He was one of the organizers and a charter member of the New Lenox State Bank, and is a director of that institution.

On March 7, 1916, Mr. Corp was married to Miss Flossie Styck, a daughter of George and Mary Jane (Siebert) Styck. Mr. Styck, deceased, was a native of Germany, and an early resident of Illinois. He was a captain on the old canal. His widow, who was born at Custer Park, 111., now resides at New Lenox. Mr. and Mrs. Corp have a daughter, Ardis Jane.

Mr. Corp is a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church, in which he has been a vestryman for 20 years. Fraternally he is a member of Mount Joliet Lodge, A. F. and A. M. No. 42, and Modern Woodmen of America. In the latter organization he has served as clerk for eight years. As a merchant Mr. Corp has been successful and as a citizen none of his community stands in higher esteem.

Ceward C. Batson, cashier of the New Lenox State Bank, New Lenox, was born in West Pennard, England, Nov. 4, 1873. He is a son of William and Eliza (Swain) Batson, natives of England.

William Batson was a farmer in his native land. In 1884 the family came to the United States and located in New Lenox Township, where he engaged in general farming and stockraising and was the owner of 320 acres of land. He died in 1908 and his wife died in January, 1925, and both are buried in New Lenox cemetery. Mr. Batson was a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Batson: Sidney, a retired farmer of Joliet Township; Herbert, deceased; Sylvester, a farmer, at Manhattan, 111.; Jessie, married Henry Pester, now deceased, and she resides at New Lenox; Sarah, married Willis Morris, lives at Los Angeles, Calif. ; Ceward C, the subject of this sketch; and Annie, married Charles Parsons, lives in New Lenox Township.

Ceward C. Batson was educated in the public schools of West Pennard, England, and New Lenox, 111., and then went to Joliet, where he took a course in Putnam's Business College. After leaving school he returned to his father's farm where he worked for several years. For fifteen years he was a rural mail carrier, and then worked in the offices of the Western Union Telegraph Company for five years. In April, 1928, he was appointed cashier of the New Lenox State Bank. In politics he is a Republican and has served as town clerk for nine years.

In 1898 Mr. Batson was married to Miss Vesta Monk, a daughter of Philip and May (Snyder) Monk. Mr. Monk, deceased, was an agriculturist at Lake Odessa, Mich. His widow resides at Blue Island, 111. Mrs. Batson died July 7, 1920, and is buried at New Lenox. To Ceward C. and May (Monk) Batson three children were born: Ceward W. served in the U. S. Navy during the World War, married Myrtle Hacker, lives at New Lenox, where he is engaged in the lumber business ; Clyde, with Chicago Telephone Company, New Lenox; and Lucile, married William Drake, with Western Union Telegraph Company, New Lenox. Mr. Batson married (second) in 1923 Nellie Gould, a daughter of Charles and Sarah Gould, natives of England, now deceased, and buried in New Lenox. To this marriage one child has been born : Jack Batson, born in 1926.

Mr. Batson is a member of the Episcopal Church in which he has served as vestryman. His fraternal affiliations are with The Modern Woodmen of America, Past Counsel, and Royal Neighbors.

New Lenox State Bank. - This bank was established Feb. 1, 1927, by a group of far sighted business men for the purpose of conducting a general banking business. The statement of Bank of Feb. 28, 1928, is as follows: Resources: Loans and discounts, $37,586.80; U. S. Government Investments, $6,700.00; Bonds, $11,900.00; Banking house furniture and fixtures, $15,361.34; Overdrafts, $11.63; Cash and due from banks, $18,976.91; Miscellaneous, $1,634.66. Total Resources, $92,- 171.34. Liabilities: Capital stock, $25,000.00; Surplus, $2,500.00; Deposits, $64,671.34. Total Liabilities, $92,171.34. The officers are: Fred A. Francis, president; Harry W. Storm, vice-president; Ceward C. Batson, cashier; Henry J. Schluntz, secretary. The Directors are : Ceward W. Batson, son of Ceward C. Batson, Archibald Corp, Fred A. Francis, George J. Hacker, John Handorf, Jr., Ernest Oram, Hjalmar Rehn, Henry J. Schluntz, and Harry Storm.

Robert E. Stephen, postmaster of Frankfort, 111., represents one of the prominent and highly respected pioneer families of Will County. He was born at Frankfort, May 11, 1875, the son of E. C. and Emma J. (Houpt) Stephen.

E. C. Stephen, deceased, was born in Peterhead Aberdeenshire, Scotland, July 25, 1838. In 1843 he came to the United States with his parents. The family first settled in Canada where they remained only a year, and then removed to Will County, 111. He worked on his father's farm in Frankfort Township until 1863 when he taught school for one year. Mr. Stephen then opened a machine and repair shop in partnership with his brother, David S., which partnership continued for 26 years. In 1889 he bought his brother's interest. He was also the owner of a saw, planing, and feed mill in Frankfort, and also dealt in farm implements, and made wooden plows.

On Dec. 31, 1867, E. C. Stephen was married to Miss Emma J. Houpt, who was born in Effingham County, Mich., and to them five children were born : George, lives at Multnomah, Oregon ; Joseph, deceased ; Robert E., the subject of this sketch; John Otis, Rockford, 111.; Ida, married George Andrew, of Frankfort. Mrs. Stephen lives in Frankfort. He died in 1921 and is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort.

E. C. Stephen was the son of Joseph Stephen who came to the United States in 1843. His wife was Jane Garden. Joseph Stephen studied for the ministry and was a college classmate of Lord Byron, the great English poet. He began his ministerial life in his native shire as pastor of a Baptist Church. In 1843 he went to Canada, and in 1844 to Lockport, Will County, where he died shortly afterwards. His father was William Stephen, a native of Wales, who served in the British Army.

Robert E. Stephen was educated in the public schools of Frankfort, and learned telegraphy in the office of the Michigan Central Railroad at Frankfort. In 1896 he was appointed agent at Spencer for this railroad, and in 1900 was transferred to Dyer, Ind., as agent for the company. He was later sent to Chicago Heights, and then back to Dyer, Ind., and in August, 1906, was transferred to Frankfort, 111., as agent. In 1912 Mr. Stephen resigned from the railroad and in partnership with William Koerner purchased a general merchandise business. This was conducted successfully for six years, when Mr. Stephen bought Mr. Koerner's interest. In 1925 he sold his merchandise at auction sale and liquidated the business.

In 1914 Mr. Stephen was appointed postmaster in a competitive civil service examination. He stood the highest in the test, and since then has served in this capacity to the satisfaction of all parties.

In 1899 Mr. Stephen was married to Bertha S. Jensen, a daughter of Henry and Anna (Harms) Jensen, natives of Germany. Mr. Jensen was a farmer of New Lenox. He is now deceased and his widow resides in New Lenox, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen have two daughters, Mildred M., at home; and Margaret L., assistant postmaster.

Mr. Stephen is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is fraternally affiliated with Mount Joliet A. F. and A. M. 42 ; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27 ; Joliet Commandery, K. T. No. 4; a charter member and past counsel of the Modern Woodmen of America; Order of Railroad Telegraphers, past Division Chairman Michigan Central Railroad Operators; and secretary of Frankfort-Hall Company.

Edward G. Maue, deceased, was a leading and well known agriculturist of Frankfort Township and member of a pioneer family of Will County. He was born in Frankfort Township, June 16, 1864, a son of Daniel and Sarah (Mast) Maue.

Edward G. Maue received his education in the public schools of Frankfort Township, and remained on his father's farm until he was 22 years of age. At that time in partnership with his brother George they purchased 120 acres of land which they farmed for ten years, when he bought his brother's interest and conducted the farm himself. He added 40 acres of land, and was the owner of 160 acres. Mr. Maue did general farming and stock raising, as well as dairying, in all of which vocations he had been very successful, until his death which occurred Sept. 18, 1928.

In 1895 Mr. Maue was married to Miss Margaret Schweser, a daughter of John and Barbara (Muff) Schweser, natives of Germany, whq came to the United States in 1850 and settled in Frankfort Township. Both Mr. and Mrs. Schweser are deceased and are buried in Hickory Cemetery, Frankfort Township. Mr. and Mrs. Maue have six children: Amanda, married William Schuldt, resides on the old Maue homestead.

They have two children, Evelyn and Elda Mae; Edna, married Benjamin Young, of Frankfort Township, and they have a daughter, Dorothy; Alfred, Edward, Margaret, and Robert, all at home. Mrs. Mane, is now living on her farm in Frankfort township which she will continue to operate with her two sons.

Mr. Maue was a Republican. He served two terms as school director, and later for 15 years was a member of the school board. He belonged to St. John's Evangelical Church, in which he had been a trustee.

Charles P. Baumann, who is associated with the firm of Baumann Brothers, dealers in candies and soft drinks, is well known in Frankfort. He was born in this city, Nov. 19, 1865, the son of Charles Fred and Elizabeth (Keppler) Baumann.

Charles Fred Baumann was born in Saxe-Weimar, Germany, March 6, 1835. He was a son of Charles F. and Caroline (Krauca) Baumann, natives of Wetsdorf, Germany. The former was a linen weaver and fuller by trade, and also engaged in farming. In 1853 the Baumann family emigrated to the United States and located in Richton Township, Cook County, 111., later removing to Frankfort Township, Will County. The father died in 1874 and the mother died in 1873.

Charles Fred Baumann, deceased, attended the public schools in Germany and followed his father's trade. In the spring of 1857 he went to Minnesota, and later returned to Frankfort Township, where he resumed farming. In 1862 he purchased 160 acres of land in Frankfort Township which he operated until 1866. In that year he removed to Frankfort and with his brother established a cafe, restaurant and lodging house. Later he purchased his brother's interest and conducted the business alone until 1913, when he retired. He was married July 26, 1863, at Frankfort, to Miss Elizabeth Klepper, who was born in Getzenhain, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, in 1840. She was a daughter of John Klepper, who settled in Will County in 1852. Mrs. Bauman lives in Frankfort. Her husband died April 17, 1914, and is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort. They were the parents of ten children: 1. John W., born in 1864, died April 25, 1918. He is buried in Waltenheim Cemetery, Chicago. 2. Charles P., the subject of this sketch. 3. Annie, the widow of John Kelhier, lives in Frankfort. 4. August, born April 29, 1869, a member of the firm of Baumann Brothers, Frankfort. 5. Elizabeth, married John Bobzin, and they live in Chicago. 6. Frederick, born Jan. 10, 1873, lives in Chicago. 7. Caroline, born April 24, 1876, died March 18, 1908, is buried in Frankfort. 8. Edith, the widow of Theodore Lambreacht, lives in Frankfort. 9. Oscar, born March 28, 1880, lives in Chicago. 10. Arthur, born Feb. 24, 1883, lives at Hobart, Ind.

Charles Fred Baumann was a Republican in politics. He was well known in the affairs of Frankfort Township, and had served as village trustee for six years, and as a delegate to county conventions. He was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Charles P. Baumann received his education in the public schools of Frankfort. At the age of 15 years he began his business career as a clerk in the store of Balchowsky, at Frankfort. He later went to Coal City and was a clerk in the dry goods store of the Wilmington-Coalfield Company. He was afterward employed by Marshall, Field & Company, Chicago. He then entered business for himself in Chicago operating a cafe, which he later sold. He worked in Kansas City, Denver, and Des Moines, and other western cities as a solicitor for photographic supplies. In 1912 Mr. Baumann returned to Frankfort and entered his father's business. After the death of his father in 1914, he, with his brother August, took over the business. In 1919 when prohibition went into effect they closed the cafe, and engaged in the soft drink and candy business.

August Baumann, of the firm of Baumann Brothers, dealers in candies and soft drinks, at Frankfort, is a well known business man of that city. He was born here, April 29, 1869, a son of Charles Fred and Elizabeth (Klepper) Baumann, a complete sketch of whom appears in connection with Charles P. Baumann's sketch.

August Baumann attended the public schools and began life as a clerk in Balchowsky's store. He also worked in other stores in Frankfort. In 1892 he completed a course in mechanical trades in the Stan- dard Elevator Company, Chicago. He then worked in his father's cafe in Frankfort, later becoming its manager. After the death of his father in 1914, he with his brother, Charles P. took over the business which they have successfully conducted since that time.

Mr. Baumann is a Republican. He has been a delegate to several Republican conventions. He has served for 11 years as village trustee, and as tax collector for Frankfort Township two years. He was precinct committeeman 1926-1927. Mr. Baumann belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose, Joliet Lodge, No. 300. He has many friends in Frankfort where he has spent his entire life.

Rev. P. J. Hennessy, resident priest of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Joliet, is one of the scholarly men and eminent divines of his calling, and one who has won the confidence of the people of the city irrespective of their religious connections because of his whole souled work in behalf of public well being. While he is not native born he is a true American in the highest and best sense of the word and to his advice and admonitions are due many of the improvements which have been recently secured in this section of the state.

Rev. P. J. Hennessy was born in County Limerick, Ireland, in 1876, a son of James and Margaret (Collins) Hennessy, both of whom came to the United States and settled in Chicago in 1898, and there they died and are buried. These excellent and devout parents sent their son to the public schools in his native land and dedicated him to the service of the church. He was a student of St. Francis College, Brooklyn, N. Y., and St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md., and in 1902 he was ordained to the priesthood by the late Cardinal Gibbons. After six months in parish work in New York City, Rev. P. J. Hennessy was sent to Chicago and a year later was transferred to St. Mary's parish, Evanston, 111., where he remained for seven years. He was then sent to Braidwood, 111., where he spent ten years. He was located at Elmhurst for three years, and in April, 1924, assumed his present duties in connection with St. Mary's Church, Joliet. His assistants are: Rev. L. J. Kiley and Rev. J. T. Farrell.

A man of broad vision, Rev. Hennessy believes in acting with various community organizations and is a valued member of the Joliet Kiwanis Club, and the Public Health Council. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus and is Chaplain of the Joliet Council of that order and ex-grand

Rev. Hennessy is interested in all philanthropic and reform work, which adds value and dignity to his name and calling. His identification with the higher life of this city is unquestioned and his leadership in many respects is undisputed.

Charles Manning Fish. - Among the more notable real estate men in Joliet, who have established reputations for integrity and have achieved notable and well merited success in their calling, none are more worthy of mention than Charles Manning Fish. A resident of the county seat for many years, he fully exemplifies the alert, energetic character for which the people of his city have been noted, and in addition to having played a prominent part in business affairs, has fully discharged the duties of citizenship.

Mr. Fish was born in Joliet, Aug. 1, 1859, and is a son of Henry and Mary V. (Manning) Fish, and traces his ancestry back on the paternal side to John Alden, and on both sides to Colonial days in America. His direct ancestor, William Manning, came from England to America in 1634, taking up his residence at Cambridge, Mass., and later being selected with Deacon Cooper to rebuild old Harvard College in 1672. The paternal grandparents of Charles Manning Fish were Calvin Bacon and Clarissa (Sterling) Fish, the former born in Norwich, Conn., Dec. 15, 1779, and the latter at Sterling City, Lime, Conn., Feb. 18, 1780. They became farming people in Jefferson County, New York, and Calvin Fish Bacon died at Rutland, N. Y., in 1830. The maternal grandparents of Mr. Fish were Joel and Diza (Jenkins) Manning, the former born at Andover, Vt., Oct. 3, 1793, and the latter in Tennessee, Oct. 15, 1806. She was a sister of Elizabeth, who married Dr. John Logan, father of Gen. John A. Logan ; and of Hon. Alexander M. Jenkins, who served as lieutenant governor of Illinois in 1834. Mr. and Mrs. Manning made their way by boat and Indian trails to St. Louis and finally located at Brownsville, Jackson County, 111., where Mr. Manning engaged in the practice of law for some years. He was appointed by the Governor as secretary of the Board of Commissioners, of Illinois and Michigan Canal, and during the early days of Chicago resided on the present site of the Conway Building, corner of Clark Street and Washington in that city. When the office of commissioner was moved to Lock- port, 111., he took up his residence there, and continued to make his home in that city until 1861, when he and Mrs. Manning removed to Joliet. At the latter place Mrs. Manning died, Nov. 27, 1861. Mr. Manning died Jan. 8, 1869.

Henry Fish was born at Watertown, N. Y., Dec. 19, 1819, and married Feb. 1, 1854, Mary V. Manning, who was born at Brownsville, 111. He came to Joliet in 1834 and engaged in the real estate, lumber and grain business, with which he was identified during the remainder of his life. In 1873 he became the organizer of the Will County National Bank, of which he was the first president, and later organized a private bank which he operated for many years. He died June 22, 1899, his widow surviving him until Oct. 3, 1903. They were the parents of the following children: George Manning, born Jan. 27, 1855, who died Aug. 15, 1917; Jennie Clara, born March 31, 1857, died Sept. 3, 1858; Charles Manning, the subject of this sketch; Henry Manning, born Feb. 12, 1862, died Dec. 11, 1915.

After meeting with financial reverses with his brothers in 1893, Henry Manning Fish took up the study of medicine and was graduated from Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago. He spent eighteen months at the renowned hospital in Vienna where he specialized in the study of diseases of the eye. He returned to Chicago, 111., and became a noted eye specialist, and to him the present successful treatment of eye diseases is largely indebted.

Henry Fish took a great interest in politics and public affairs, and was a delegate to the national convention of the Republican party which nominated Abraham Lincoln for the presidency. Mrs. Fish was also a woman of attainments, and many years served as a trustee of Northwestern University. As a small child she witnessed the parade pass their home at Clark and Washington streets, Chicago, of the Indians who received payment in money for the site of Chicago, and often related to her children in later years the ludicrous appearances of the Indian princess who rode a horse astride, wearing proudly a man's silk hat. Mrs. Fish's sister, Mrs. Cornelia A. Miller, the widow of Edmund Miller, of Waterloo, Iowa, moved to Joliet in 1883. She was a world traveler and collector of rare curios, and in 1886 made a trip to the Orient in company with Bishop and Mrs. Warren to inspect Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and gave $30,000 to the Garret Bible Institute of Northwestern University. In 1896 she became an invalid and so continued until her death, April 14, 1906. During that time she was cared for by her nephew, Charles Manning Fish, in her beautiful residence at 205 Richards Street, Joliet, at the comer of Lincoln, which was bequeathed to Mr. Fish at the time of his beloved aunt's death. Mr. Fish has since torn down this residence, considered the finest in Joliet, and erected a large apartment building, metropolitan in all respects, where he resides with his family.

Charles Manning Fish attended the public schools of Joliet and after his graduation from high school became a student at the Pennsylvania Military College, from which he was graduated as a member of the class of 1882, with the degree of Civil Engineer and was one of the six honor students whose names were presented to the governor of Pennsylvania, and was the leader of his class. At the time of his graduation he and his brothers embarked in the manufacture of all kinds of wire, and built the largest and best equipped wire drawing plant in this part of the country. At the end of the year 1892 through the machinations of several designing business men their wire mill and other business properties were swept away.

Soon after Mrs. Miller, the aunt of Mr. Fish, suffered a stroke of apoplexy and Mr. Fish devoted his time for the next ten years to the care of his invalid aunt and her business. Afterwards Mr. Fish became greatly interested in suburban real estate and opened an office in Joliet, where he has since been engaged in a constantly growing business. He has been identified with a number of large and important transactions.

Mr. Fish has been for over 50 years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is a Republican in his political views, and has been a member of the Sons of Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution, Mayflower Society of Illinois, Midlothian Country Club, and Joliet Country Club for many years.

On Feb. 1, 1887, Mr. Fish was united in marriage with Louise Steel, who was born in Joliet, Sept. 23, 1866, and died Feb. 8, 1892. She was a daughter of William A. and Frances Louise (Sanger) Steel, and to this union was born one daughter, Mary Louise, born June 5, 1889, at Joliet. She married Paul W.. King of Evanston, 111., June 4, 1910, and has one daughter, Frances Louise, born April 30, 1911.

Mr. Fish was married (second) on May 18, 1898, to Miss Helen E. Thompson, who was born April 8, 1872, at Joliet, a daughter of Major J. M. and Mary J. (Davidson) Thompson, the former born at London, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 22, 1832, and the latter in Will County, 111., Jan. 15, 1840. To this union were born four children : Jennie, born Feb. 20, 1899, who died March 30, 1908; Manning, born Nov. 20, 1903; Charles M., Jr., born May 11, 1906, graduated from the University of Illinois Class of 1928: and Allen Miller, born July 9, 1907.

Fred A. Francis, president of the New Lenox State Bank at New Lenox, 111., and one of the prominent citizens and substantial business men of Will County, was born near New Lenox, Oct. 26, 1888, the son of Charles and Mary (Haven) Francis.

Charles Francis was born in New Lenox Township in 1847. He was reared on his father's farm and after his marriage purchased a farm south of New Lenox, where he lived for many years. He later purchased the farm where his son Fred A., now resides. He was engaged in general farming, stock raising and dairying. He died in 1919 and is buried in New Lenox Cemetery. His widow, also a native of New Lenox Township, now lives in Joliet. Mr. Francis was a Republican in his political views, and an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, where he was a trustee and superintendent of the Sunday School. There were seven children in the Francis family: Hattie, deceased, buried in New Lenox; Dr. Charles H., deceased, was a physician and surgeon, and a graduate of Northwestern University; was located in Reno, Nev. He is buried at New Lenox. ; Alice M., a teacher in Parker High School, Chicago; Jane, married Milton S. Johnston, Joliet; Margaret E., married Roland E. Stevens, lives at Daytona, Fla.; Walter, deceased, a graduate of the University of Chicago, and superintendent of Bradstreets, buried in Los Angeles, Calif.; and Fred A., the subject of this sketch.

Abraham Francis, the father of Charles Francis, came to New Lenox Township in 1831. He had three sons. A. Allen Francis was born in Will County, 111., Sept. 7, 1840. He married Lizzie J. Haven, Sept. 15, 1870. The second son, John Francis, was born in Will County, Jan. 8, 1843, and married Harriet M. Bliss, who was born Sept. 5, 1846. The third son was Charles Francis, father of the subject of this sketch.

Fred A. Francis attended the public schools and was graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1907, after which he worked on his father's farm, and in 1915 assumed the management of the farm, consisting of 280 acres of land. Mr. Francis and his mother are now owners of this farm.

In 1915 Mr. Francis was married to Anne Clow, a daughter of William and Eliza V. (Cherry) Clow. Mr. Clow, who is deceased, was a farmer in Wheatland Township, Will County. His widow resides in Plainfield, 111.

Robert Clow, a native of Dumfreeshire, Scotland, brought his family to America in 1837. They settled first at Sodus Bay, N. Y., and in 1843 came via Erie Canal and the Great Lakes to Chicago, and settled in

Will Township. He was born in 1792 and died in 1877. His son, Robert Clow, Jr., accompanied his father to America. He married Rosanna McMicken. He served in the State legislature one term, and two terms as circuit clerk of Will County, and was also justice of the Peace and Township clerk. He died Sept. 15, 1888, and his wife died in 1895. William Clow was the son of Robert Clow, Jr., and was born in Will County, 111., Dec. 18, 1850. In 1874 he married Eliza V. Cherry.

Mr. Francis has found time besides his agricultural pursuits to take part in the affairs of his township, and has served as school director of New Lenox Township, District No. 124, and as supervisor of the township, being elected in 1925 for a term of two years, and was reelected in 1927. He is a Republican, and was an alternate delegate to the Republican convention at Springfield in 1928.

Fraternally Mr. Francis is affiliated with Mount Joliet Lodge, A. F. and A. M. No. 42 ; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27 ; and Modern Woodmen of America, Past Counsel. Mr. Francis was a charter member and one of the organizers of the New Lenox State Bank, and was elected its first president and director. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

John Philip Klose, a progressive and well known farmer of Mokena, was born in Frankfort Township, Will County, March 19, 1875, the son of John and Philipina (Mast) Klose.

John Klose was born in Byrish, Germany, Feb. 22, 1850. He came to the United States with his uncle, John Zahn, in 1854. Mr. Zahn settled in Frankfort Township where he engaged in farming, stock raising and dairying. He died in August, 1927, and is buried in St. John's Cemetery.

John Klose died in 1916 and his wife in 1918, and they are buried in St. John's Cemetery, Mokena. They were the parents of four children: George, born Jan. 21, 1872, a farmer, lives on the old homestead; Oscar, born July 17, 1873, lives in Mokena; John Philip, the subject of this sketch ; and Emma Charlotte, born Sept. 4, 1881, resides on the old homestead.

ruary, 1908, he purchased 100 acres of land. For many years he also conducted a dairy, but now devotes his entire time to general fanning, in which vocation he has been very successful.

In 1908 Mr. Klose was married to Miss Elizabeth Sangmeister, a daughter of Adam and Christina (Syspel) Sangmeister, natives of Germany. Mr. Sangmeister was born July 1, 1849. He was a farmer and is now deceased. His widow, who was born April 22, 1847, resides in Frankfort. To Mr. and Mrs. Sangmeister seven children were born: William and George, deceased; Conrad, lives in Joliet; Christ, resides on the old homestead in Greengarden Township; Bertha, lives in Frankfort ; Elizabeth Klose ; and Lena, married Henry Laun, lives in Chicago.

John Klose, deceased, was a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Frankfort Township, Will County, 111., where he spent practically his entire life. He was born in Byrish, Germany, Feb. 22, 1850, a son of Louis and Margaret (Zahn) Klose.

Louis Klose and his wife were natives of Germany. He came to the United States and was engaged in farming. He is buried in St. John's Cemetery, Mokena, and his wife is buried in Orland Township, Cook County, 111.

At the age of four years John Klose came to the United States with his uncle, John Zahn, and they settled in Frankfort Township. He attended the public schools and then engaged in farming. He was also interested in stock raising and dairying and met with success.

John Klose was married to Philipena Mast, who was born in Frankfort Township, Will County, June 21, 1848, the daughter of Jacob and Eva (Bertell) Mast. Jacob Mast was born in Germany in 1810, and his wife was born there in 1812. In 1846 they came to the United States and settled in Frankfort Township, Will County, where Mr. Mast engaged in farming. He died Sept. 11, 1882, and his wife died Dec. 23, 1880, and they are buried in St. John's Cemetery, Mokena, 111.

To John and Philipena (Mast) Klose four children were born: 1. George, born Jan. 21, 1872, was reared on his father's farm and attended the public schools of Frankfort Township. He resides on the "Old Homestead," and like his father he is a great lover of flowers and trees. In 1928 he planted 50 Evergreens on the farm. He is a Republican and a member of St. John's Evangelical Church. 2. Oscar, born July 17, 1873, lives in Mokena, 111. 3. John, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 4. Emma Charlotte, born Sept. 4, 1881, lives on the farm with her brother George. She also has inherited her love of flowers and devotes many hours to her large garden of flowers and plants. She is unmarried.

John Klose died in 1916 and his wife died in 1918. Both are buried in St. John's Cemetery, Mokena. He was a Republican, had served as school director, and was a member of St. John's Evangelical Church. Mr. Klose had many friends in this part of the state who have the kindest recollections of him. He was a lover of plants, flowers, and trees and spent much time in their cultivation and care, all of which added to the beauty of his well kept lawns and gardens.

John F. Handorf, a leading agriculturist and business man, residing near New Lenox, was born in that township, Aug. 11, 1888, a son of John M. and Mary (Holm) Handorf.

John M. Handorf now lives retired at Marley, New Lenox Township. A complete sketch of John M. Handorf will be found elsewhere in this history.

John F. Handorf was educated in the public schools of New Lenox Township, after which he completed a business course at the Grant Orvis Business College, Chicago, 111., in 1907. He returned to his father's farm where he was employed until 1914. At that time he fanned 230 acres of land and upon the death of his mother in 1925 she willed him 80 acres of fine farm land, where he now resides. Mr. Handorf carries on general farming, dairying, and stock raising and takes more than an ordinary interest in the live stock business. The farm is a valuable one and is well improved.

In 1914 Mr. Handoif was married to Miss Mary Beckwith, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Riekof) Beckwith, who were born in Worth Township, 111. Mr. Beckwith, who is now living retired at Worth, Cook County, 111., was an agriculturist. Mrs. Beckwith is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Handorf have seven children: Marion, John, Alma, Wilma, attending school, and Doris Ethel and Henry Howard at home.

Mr. Handorf is a Republican and school director of district No. 125. He was one of the organizers and charter members of the New Lenox State Bank and is a director of the institution. He is a member of the Will County Farm Bureau.

Patrick D. Fahey is among the prominent young business men of Joliet, where he is successfully engaged in the real estate business. He was born at Manhattan, 111., Jan. 30, 1904, the son of F. Matthew and Martha (McDonald) Fahey.

F. Matthew Fahey, deceased, was one of the leading citizens and able attorneys of Joliet. He died Aug. 27, 1913, and is buried at Manhattan. His widow resides at Joliet. Mr. Fahey was a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Will County Bar Association. To Mr. and Mrs. Fahey were born five children : Marion, married Matthew Nichols, lives at Chicago, 111.; Frank, lives at Chicago; Thomas, lives at Joliet; Patrick D., the subject of this sketch; and Margaret, married Thomas Bruce, lives at Chicago.

Patrick D. Fahey received his early education in Joliet, attending the public schools. While a student at Joliet Township High School he was employed in the offices of the Joliet Macaroni Company. He was later graduated from St. Mary's College, St. Mary's, Kansas. In 1924 he became associated with the Raynor Park Investment Company as a real estate operator, and two years later went to Sarasota, Florida, where he was in charge of the Florida offices of Davis, Rider & Flory, of Chicago. During the latter part of 1926 he established his present real estate business in Joliet, with offices in the Will County National Bank Building. He removed to his present quarters at Van Buren and Ottawa streets, Aug. 30, 1927.

Mr. Fahey is a Republican, a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Joliet Council, No. 382, Fourth Degree, and Holy Name Society.

Moore Brothers Company, Joliet. - In the year 1857 two brothers William N. and Alexander K. Moore, began the making of stoves at Neenah, Wis. It was a very new country at that time, literally in the woods, with the great Wisconsin forest still covering the land everywhere, excepting here and there as at Neenah, where the giant of progress had as it were stopped to cut a swath or two of trees, so as to get a foothold in the wilderness of timber. Here at Neenah navigable water and water power invited early settlement; soon a saw mill was installed, then flour mills, and a considerable village. Then in 1857 came the railroad, but the stumps still stood in the streets where the forest had been and the Indian was a familiar figure about town.

F. .Matthew Fahey

William and Alexander Moore came from New York city, attracted no doubt by the richness of the surrounding country, which was being rapidly cleared and settled, and also by the water and new rail communication. They started a small foundry and began making stoves, hollow ware, sugar kettles, plows, sleigh shoes, and everything that a country foundry of those days was called upon to make. From 1857 until 1858 was a period of hard times when money almost disappeared from circulation, and such business as was done was carried on by a system of barter with a bushel of wheat as the standard of value. The new foundry venture had its full share in these adversities, but times began to improve. The country round about increased in population and wealth and so the business prospered. From the first, stoves were the principal concern of the Moore Brothers and gradually as their stoves became known the other products were discontinued. Some years passed in the development, and then in 1871, William Moore, seeking a wider market, moved to Joliet, and the same year started a new foundry, which he called the Solar Stove Works. From this time on each of the brothers conducted his separate business with success, but for a few years only. In 1873 Alexander Moore died and the Neenah Stove Works, passing through several hands, came to the ov/nership of Bergstrom Brothers & Company, later George Bergstrom & Son, and under the Bergstrom management has maintained an enviable position in the trade.

In 1875 William Moore died at Joliet, leaving a flourishing business, which was continued as a family interest under the name of the Solar Stove Works until 1887, at which time the Joliet Stove Works succeeded to the business and was thenceforth conducted under the management of William N. and Lewis Moore, sons respectively of William N. and Alexander K. Moore, who began making stoves together in 1857. In the year 1907, fifty years after the beginning of the original copartnership, it was decided to honor the founders by changing the name of the concern to the Moore Brothers Company. The associated management of the sons continued until August, 1911, when William N. Moore died at Auckland, New Zealand, where he had gone on a voyage for health and recreation. Since then the business of Moore Brothers Company has continued with Lewis Moore as President of an active organization which has continuously increased the magnitude and scope of the business until the Moore Products are generally known throughout the country for their meritorious qualities. The plant occupies approximately a ten acre area in the heart of Joliet, surrounded by Benton,

Lewis Moore was born at Neenah, Wis., Aug. 14, 1866, being the only son of Alexander K. and Mary E. Williams, who were married in 1861. His father was a manufacturer of stoves and furnaces in Neenah at that time. On completion of his school education in 1884 he came to Joliet to associate himself with the business founded by his father and his uncle, William N. Moore, which had been reestablished in Joliet after the death of his father in 1873.

Since adopting Joliet for his field of action he has been continuously associated with the business of stove making and has been since the year 1912 president of the corporation known as Moore Brothers Company.

On Oct. 14, 1891, Lewis Moore was married to Mabelle Dillman, daughter of Louis E. Dillman, a pioneer manufacturer of the early days of Will County. From this union there came a son, Lewis Moore, Jr., who is associated with the Moore Brothers Company as secretary, and Kathryn, wife of Harold F. Patterson.

Mr. Moore has always actively been interested in the general affairs pertaining to industry and a loyal supporter of all worthy civic movements, but has never solicited nor held public office. As to politics he has generally supported Republican policies.

Fred W. Phelps - Fred Woodford Phelps was born at Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 27, 1869, the only child of his parents, Andrew S. Phelps, who married Sarah Ann Woodford in 1866, both coming originally from New York State.

In 1871 his parents moved to Chicago and his elementary school education was obtained in the Chicago public schools. He later graduated from the Chicago Manual Training School, which was the first technical school established in the middle West. In 1887 he came to Joliet to associate himself with the Joliet Stove Works, now known as the Moore Brothers Company, In 1891 he entered the bicycle trade in association with Andrew S. Phelps, his father, and James B. Speer, forming a corporation known as the Joliet Wheel Company to manufacture bicycles. From 1894 to 1898 he was associated with the business management of the Joliet Daily News. In 1898 he entered the grain commission business on the Chicago Board of Trade, but not finding that occupation to his liking, he returned to the stove business in 1899 and has since been associated with the Moore Brothers Company as vice president and treasurer.

Mr. Phelps was married on June 10, 1896, to Bertha May Jones, daughter of Noble Jones, formerly of Mokena, 111., and has one son, Norman Jones Phelps, and one daughter, Marian Woodford Phelps.

Andrew S. Phelps. - Andrew S. Phelps was born at Dryden, N. Y., Sept. 17, 1838. His family moved to Cortland, N. Y., where he attended school. He came to Battle Creek, Mich., in 1857, which was his residence until 1870. He enlisted for the Civil war in August, 1861, and was mustered out on Sept. 19, 1865, as captain of Company A, Merrill's Horse of Missouri.

In 1866 Mr. Phelps was married to Sarah Ann Woodford, then of Battle Creek, Mich., having but one child, a son, Fred Woodford Phelps, at this time living in Joliet. Mr. Phelps came to Joliet from Chicago in 1889, where he had been engaged in the stove business and became interested in the Joliet Stove Works. Later he associated himself with the corporation then known as the Joliet Wheel Company, engaged in the manufacture of bicycles. He also became interested in the reestablishment of the Joliet Daily News, then the principal newspaper of the community, and in 1891 erected a building to house its publication.

Mr. Phelps served for some years on the school board, being elected on a f usian ticket and was actively interested in all affairs pertaining to the community welfare of Joliet. He generally supported the Democratic ticket in casting his vote.

Andrew S. Phelps died Feb. 26, 1926, his wife, Sarah A., having passed away on Jan. 6, 1905. Both are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago.

Lewis Tilsy. - The name of Tilsy is inseparably linked with the history of Will County, the first member of the family having located here over 75 years ago. Lewis Tilsy, a son of William and Dorothea (Holm) Tilsy, was born in Homer Township, Will County, Sept. 3, 1858.

William Tilsy was born in Mechlenburg, Germany, May 15, 1834. In 1850 he came to the United States and located in Will County where he worked on the Illinois and Michigan Canal and for various farmers in the county. In 1856 he purchased a farm in Homer Township. He was married in Chicago, Nov. 7, 1857, to Dorothea Holm, also a native of Mechlenburg, born Sept. 3, 1838. To this union five children were born: Lewis, the subject of this sketch; William, born May 3, 1862, a farmer of Homer Township; Mary E., born Nov. 25, 1864, married Charles Doctor, resides in Orland Township, Cook County; Henry, born Dec. 29, 1869, a farmer of Orland Township; and Carrie, born Aug. 5, 1873, a teacher, resides with her brother Lewis Tilsy. William Tilsy died Sept. 14, 1884, and his wife died March 14, 1916, and they are buried in Brooks Cemetery, Homer Township. He was a Republican and served for many years as school director.

Lewis Tilsy acquired his education in the public schools of Homer Township, and Lockport High School. He worked on his father's farm until the spring of 1885 when he removed to Orland Township, Cook County, 111., and in partnership with his brother William, worked 160 acres of land. In 1895 the partnership was dissolved. He continued farming alone until the spring of 1908 when he removed to Homer Township. In 1909 he returned to the old homestead where he remained until Feb. 23, 1924, when he removed to Marley, New Lenox Township, and retired.

In 1889 Mr. Tilsy was married to Miss Dora Holm, a daughter of John and Mary (Holm) Holm, both natives of Mechlenburg, Germany. Mr. Holm was born July 13, 1825, and his wife was born July 13, 1834. He died in 1911 and she died in 1891. Both are buried in Oakwood, Wis. Mr. Holm came to the United States in 1853 and settled near Oakwood, Wis., where he purchased a farm which he operated until a few years before his death. To Mr. and Mrs. Holm nine children were born : Maria, deceased ; Henry, lives at Bartelsville, Okla. ; Helen, married Jacob Kleinman, resides on the old homestead; Dora Tilsy; Ida, married Charles Boucher, lives at Boise, Idaho; Emma, married Otto Toeplt, lives near Oakwood, Wis.; Lewis, deceased; Mary, married Herman Ninneman, lives at Franklin, Wis. ; and John, lives at Sturdivant, Wis.

To Mr. and Mrs. Tilsy three children were born: Ralph, born in 1890, died in 1899, buried in Brooks Cemetery, Homer Township; John, born Aug. 16, 1893, and died Aug. 16, 1893; and Helen, born 1902, a graduate of Joliet Township High School, attended the State Teachers College, DeKalb, 111., is a teacher.

Mr. Tilsy has always taken an active part in civic affairs. For 16 years he served as a member of the school board of Cook County, 111., and for eight years was constable in that county. He was justice of the peace for 12 years, and 15 years served on the school board of Will County, 111. Mr. Tilsy is a Republican and a member of the Will County Farm Bureau. The family are members of the Lutheran Church.

Christian Bechstein, deceased, was a representative citizen and successful business man of Mokena, where he was well known as the president of the Mokena State Bank. He was born at Frankfort, in Will County, Aug. 1, 1854, the son of Henry and Sophia (Hohman) Bechstein.

Henry Bechstein was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, as was his wife. About 1846 they emigrated to the United States and settled at Frankfort, 111., where Mr. Bechstein engaged in general farming and stock raising. He and his wife are deceased and are buried in St. John's Cemetery.

Christian Bechstein grew up at Frankfort and received his education in the public schools. He became interested in farming early in life and was thus engaged until 1895, at which time he removed to Mokena. In August, 1909, he was one of the founders of the Mokena State Bank and served as president of the institution until the time of his death, which occurred on Sept. 10, 1924. He is buried in St. John's Cemetery, Mokena.

On Jan. 10, 1878, Mr. Bechstein was united in marriage with Miss Ida M. Schmuhl, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Kitzrou) Schumhl. Mr. Schmuhl was born in Germany in 1826 and came to the United States in 1852. He settled at Mokena and for many years was in the employ of the Rock Island Railroad. Both he and his wife are deceased. They were members of the German Lutheran church. Mrs. Bechstein died Dec. 5, 1912, and is buried in St. John's Cemetery. There were five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Bechstein : Emma, deceased ; Mamie, married Owen Miller, lives at Cincinnati, Ohio; Alice, married Arthur Maue, lives in Orland Township, Cook County, 111.; Rose D., the widow of Herbert Moriarty, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history; and Mabel, died June 29, 1919, was the wife of Clarence Mast, who lives in New Lenox Township, Will County.

Mr. Bechstein was always a Democrat and held many important local offices. He was mayor of Mokena for several terms, and served as alderman and highway commissioner of Frankfort Township. He served as a member of the local school board for 26 years. He had a wide acquaint-

Herbert H. Moriarty, deceased, was well and favorably known throughout Will County, where he spent his entire life. At the time of his death, Nov. 10, 1923, he was serving as cashier of the Mokena State Bank. Mr. Moriarty was born on a farm in New Lenox Township, Will County, Feb. 24, 1884, the son of George F. and Lizzie (Fulton) Moriarty.

George F. Moriarty, deceased, was a prosperous farmer of New Lenox Township, where he lived throughout his life. He was the owner of 300 acres of well improved land and specialized in dairy farming. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist church. His widow lives at Mokena. To Mr. and Mrs. Moriarty were born two sons: Herbert H., the subject of this sketch ; and Walter G., who died in 1914. He is buried in Marshall Cemetery, New Lenox.

The education of Herbert H. Moriarty was received in the public schools of New Lenox Township and he also attended Mokena High School and Valparaiso University. He engaged in general farming and stock raising in New Lenox Township until 1918, at which time he removed to Mokena and accepted the office of cashier of the Mokena State Bank. He was serving in this capacity at the time of his death, Nov. 10, 1923. He is buried in St. John's Cemetery.

In 1910 Mr. Moriarty married Miss Rose D. Bechstein, the daughter of Christian Bechstein, a sketch of whom appears in this history. They had two children: Francis C, born in 1912, attends Joliet Township High School; and Grace Edith, born in 1919.

Rose D. (Bechstein) Moriarty attended the public schools of Mokena and in 1908 was graduated from DeKalb Normal School. She was a teacher in the public schools of Chicago Heights before her marriage and also taught at Rowley School, Hadley, 111. Mrs. Moriarty is vice president of the Parent-Teacher Association of Mokena and vice president of the Ladies Aid Society. She holds membership in St. John's Evangelical Church and is active in church affairs.

Mr. Moriarty was a Republican and belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America and Will County Farm Bureau. He was especially well known throughout the county as a capable auctioneer and did work of that nature throughout the state of Illinois.

Francis La Piana, M. D., one of the prominent physicians and surgeons of Joliet, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Sicily, Italy, Nov. 28, 1879.

Francis LaPiana spent his boyhood in his native land, where he was educated. In 1901 he was graduated from Palmero University, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then came to the United States and settled in New York City. He served in the U. S. Army during the Spanish-American War and spent almost three years in hospital work in the Philippine Islands. Upon his return to this country he engaged in the drug business at Milwaukee, Wis., for ten years. He took up the study of medicine at Marquette University, from which he received his degree in 1914. He spent the following two years in practice at Des Moines, Iowa. During the World War he served in the Medical Corps with the rank of Captain. After the close of the war he established a general practice in Chicago, where he remained until October, 1926. He has since been located in Joliet, with offices in the Laughran Building. Besides his extensive practice Dr. LaPiana is connected with the staff of St. Joseph Hospital.

In 1906 Dr. LaPiana was married to Miss Livia LaPiana, of Milwaukee, Wis. They have five children: Vincent, a graduate of McKinley High School, Chicago, attends the Armour School of Technology, Chicago; George, Josephine, Anthoniette, and Francis, Jr., all at home.

Dr. LaPiana is identified with the Chicago Medical Association and American Medical Association. He is a Republican and active in local politics. He is affiliated with the Sons of Italy, American Legion, Knights of Pythias, and the Will County Italian Club, and the North Side Italian Club. The family residence is at 823 Carnelia Street.

James W. Belay. - Representative of the successful young business men of Will County is James W. Belay, who is owner of the Joliet Advertising Service. He was born in Joliet, Feb. 22, 1901, the son of Louis L. and Elizabeth (Meade) Belay.

Louis L. Belay was born in France in 1843. He came to the United States when 25 years of age and settled at Joliet, where he engaged in the tailoring business for many years. He died in 1912 and is buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery. He was a Democrat and served as local judge, clerk and alderman. His widow, who resides in Joliet, was born in Kentucky. To Mr. and Mrs. Belay were born three children: Irene, mar-

James W. Belay attended the parochial schools of Joliet and was graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1920. He then spent three years in the advertising department of the Herald News, Joliet, and was afterward associated with Libby, McNeil & Libby, as head of the order department. His next business connection was as treasurer of the Farmers' Weekly Review and since April, 1927, he has been connected with the Joliet Advertising Service, which is located in the Will County Bank Building.

Charles T. Mason. - Few men are better known in Illinois than Charles T. Mason, whose name has been prominently associated with the steel industry of the State, and who for 30 years has been identified with the Illinois Steel Company, at Joliet, and is general superintendent of the plant. He was born in Oshkosh, Wis., Nov. 23, 1876, a son of Thomas and Harriet (Dennis) Mason.

Thomas Mason was born in Chicago, 111., Dec. 21, 1850. After finishing high school he worked on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, beginning as a fireman and was soon promoted to engineer. He continued in this capacity until he was pensioned in 1915. He died in 1916 and is buried in Fond du Lac. He was a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and fraternally was affiliated with Fountain City Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Oshkosh Chapter, R. A. M.; and Fond du Lac Commandery, K. T.

Harriet (Dennis) Mason was born at Omro, Wis., Dec. 26, 1858, and resides at Fond du Lac, Wis. Mr. Mason was educated in the public schools of Fond du Lac, and graduated from the high school there in 1895. In 1899 he received his degree of Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineer from the University of Wisconsin. He immediately entered the employ of the Illinois Steel Company, Joliet branch, in the Engineering department. In 1908 he was appointed assistant chief engineer ; in March, 1918, he was made assistant general superintendent ; and on Nov. 1, 1926, was promoted to General Superintendent.

Fraternally Mr. Mason holds membership in Matteson Lodge, No. 175, A. F. & A. M., past master in 1906 ; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27, past high priest in 1907 ; Joliet Council, R. & S. M. M. No. 82, past master in 1916; Joliet Commandery, K. T. No. 4, past commander in 1914 ; Oriental Consistory, A. A. S. R., 32nd degree, Chicago ; Medinah Temple, A. A. 0. N. M. S., Chicago; Marguerite Chapter, 0. E. S. 187, past patron; Bethany Shrine, W. S. J. No. 7, past watchman. He is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Joliet Country Club, Rotary Club, Shrine Club of Joliet ; Medina Athletic Club of Chicago ; American Iron and Steel Institute; and B. P. 0. Elks, No. 296. He is a Republican and belongs to the Episcopal Church.

On Nov. 5, 1906, Mr. Mason was married to Miss C. Alphie Longley, the daughter of Thomas L. and Helen K. (Dunning) Longley. They have a son, Charles T. Mason, Jr., born March 26, 1918, a student.

Charles D. Eldred, M. D., is one of the foremost physicians and surgeons of Joliet. He was bora at Braidwood, Will County, 111., June 24, 1887, and is a son of Dr. C. C. and Emma R. (Cooper) Eldred.

Dr. C. C. Eldred, deceased, was born at Gardner, 111. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1874. He was engaged in practice in Braidwood until 1898 when he removed to Joliet, where he continued in practice until his death. He died Feb. 4, 1923, and is buried in Elmwood Cemetery. His widow resides in Joliet. There were five children in the Eldred family, as follows: Bertha, a teacher in Joliet High School, is a graduate of Northwestern University ; Alice S., married Edwin Allen, of Tacoma, Wash., an electrical engineer, with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad; Elizabeth Steward Johnston, of Cairo, 111. ; Charles D., the subject of this sketch ; and one child died in infancy.

he received his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1914. Dr. Eldred served his internship at St. Luke's Hospital until 1916, and in the spring of 1917 enlisted for service in the World War. He served in the Medical Corps and was overseas from June, 1917, until February, 1919, and was stationed in Camp Hospital No. 52. He was commissioned a first lieutenant and was with the 83rd Division, and later was raised to the rank of Captain. Upon receiving his discharge he returned to Joliet and resumed his practice.

On March 9, 1918, Dr. Eldred married Miss Lela Jimison, of Galesburg. Mrs. Eldred is a graduate of Lake Forest College, and prior to her marriage was a teacher in Michigan City High School. They have two children : Elizabeth Steward ; and Bertha Bernine.

Dr. Eldred is a member of the Illinois State Medical Society, the Will County Medical Society, and the American Medical Association, and the American College of Surgeons. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Isaac Walton Club, and to the Masonic orders. Politically he is a Republican. The family are members of the Episcopal Church.

Jacob C. Adler, president and manager of The J. C. Adler Company, wholesale meats and groceries, is one of Joliet's prominent citizens. He was born on South Chicago Street, Joliet, Feb. 13, 1871, the son of Jacob C. and Emily (Erhard) Adler.

Jacob C. Adler, Sr., was born in Germany and came to the United States with his parents when he was two years of age. The family located in Joliet. In 1855 Jacob C. Adler opened a meat market, and in 1879 he purchased the old National Hotel where President Lincoln was a guest when a young man. After a time the hotel was leased to Mr. E. A. Bowen, from 1881 to 1888, then leased to Mr. Carl Pauli, who operated it continually to 1924. Emily (Erhard) Adler was born on Bluff Street, Joliet, her parents being among the pioneer settlers of the town, having located here in 1843. She died September 25, 1922, at the age of 81 years. Mr. Adler, Sr., died June 29, 1919, aged 83. They are both buried in St. John's Cemetery, Joliet. To Jacob C. and Emily (Erhard) Adler eleven children were born, four of whom died in infancy. Those now living are: 1. Louise, wife of Dan P. Lennon, vice-president of The J. C. Adler Company. 2. Jacob C, the subject of this sketch. 3. Lawrence J., secretary and treasurer of the Adler Company. 4. Patricia, wife of James Macdonald of Joliet. 5. Kath* erine, who lives with her brother Lawrence. 6. Emily, deceased wife of C. J. Reinhard, buried at LaSalle, 111. 7. Michael L. Adler, deceased formerly with the J. C. Adler Company.

Jacob C. Adler attended the public schools of Joliet, and University of Niagara. At the age of 17 years began work in his father's store. January 1, 1901, 0. W. Arnold's business was purchased. This has been enlarged until the company now occupies the entire National Hotel Block, besides their seed, pet, and egg depot across the street at the Qorthwest corner of Bluff and North Jefferson Streets.

The J. C. Adler Company was incorporated in 1907 with J. C, Sr., as president, which position he held until a year before his death. He died June 29, 1919, at the age of 83 years. Mr. Adler was a leader in whatever he undertook, and he died rich in the possession of a well earned popularity, and in the esteem which comes from honorable living. He was active in all civic works and took an interested part in the development of the channel and waterway of Joliet.

The J. C. Adler Company handle meats, eggs, oleomargarine, butter, a complete line of groceries, seeds, feeds, and vegetables of all kinds. They supply the surrounding towns of Ottawa, on the southwest, Aurora and Lemont on the north, and Kankakee on the east, selling the Adler Jim-Dandy products, of lard, bacon, sausage, hams, eggs. They have the only packing house outside the city of Chicago in this part of the country, and employ 75 men regularly. The present officers are: Jacob C. Adler, president; Dan P. Lennon, vice president; and Lawrence J. Adler, secretary and treasurer.

In 1897 Mr. Adler was married to Miss Elizabeth Young, a daughter of Henry and Mary Young. Mr. Young was a very well known citizen of Joliet where he was engaged in the real estate business. He built the Young Building. He was also prominent in politics. Mr. and Mrs. Adler have four children: 1. George Henry, a graduate of Joliet Junior High School and Armour Institute, received degree in electrical engineering at Armour Institute, now operating Superintendent of Crystal Lake for Public Service Company. 2. Catherine, a graduate of Joliet High School, Junior College, St. Mary's College Notre Dame, and received her Master of Arts degree from Chicago University, is a teacher in the Joliet High School. 3. Joseph L. a graduate of Joliet High School, and Notre Dame University, where he received his Bachelor of Commerce degree, now secretary and treasurer of the Prilliman Adler Roofing Company. 4. Elizabeth, a graduate of St. Francis Academy, Joliet Junior College, and St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Ind.

In a local way Mr. Adler helped organize the Joliet Chamber of Commerce, served as director of same for two terms. Mr. Adler is a member of St. Raymond's Catholic Church, one of the directors of the Joliet Trust & Savings Bank and past president of the Merchants Association. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Loyal Order of Moose and W. C. U. and is interested in the promotion of a greater Joliet and the Chicago waterways channel, which is now under construction.

Not only as a son of one of the pioneer business men of Joliet, but in his own individual sincerity and worthy endeavor Mr. Adler has won the esteem and confidence of the entire community.

John P. Hayden is among the highly esteemed citizens and representative business men of Joliet, where he is identified with the Farmers' Weekly Review as secretary, general manager and editor. He was born at Lowell, Ind., April 21, 1895, a son of Fred and Ella (Volkins) Hayden.

Fred Hayden was born in 1864. In early life he followed farming and general stock raising and was later associated with the Oxweld Acetylene Company, as a salesman in Indiana. He died Nov. 17, 1927, and is buried in West Creek Cemetery, Lowell, Ind. His widow, a native of Illinois, resides at Lowell. To Mr. and Mrs. Hayden were born the following children: Leslie, died at the age of five years; Leander, farmer, lives at Lowell, Ind. ; Leonard, died in infancy ; Delbert, farmer, lives at Lowell; John P., the subject of this sketch; George, with the Cloverleaf Dairy Company, Indiana territory; Yrvie, also associated with the Cloverleaf Dairy Company, Chicago offices; Vivien, agent Northern Life Insurance Company of Hammond, Ind.; and Vera, was graduated from Lowell High School in 1928.

John P. Hayden received his education in the public schools of Lowell and was graduated from Valparaiso University in 19H\ He then taught school at Grant Park, 111., and at Momence, 111. He afterward became associated with the Western Steel Car Company for a short period. He became interested in newspaper work while at Minneapolis, Minn. He came to Joliet as manager of the classified advertising department of the Joliet Times, and in August, 1922, was one of the founders of the Farmers Weekly Review. With Judge Adams he is now sole owner of the publication, which has a circulation of over 5,000. They are also interested in publishing work of all kinds, and specialize in school magazines and papers. The plant also does commercial printing.

On Jan. 29, 1917, Mr. Hayden married Miss Mary Bieth, a native of Illinois. She is a graduate of Joliet Township High School and the University of Illinois, where she specialized in the study of music. Mr. and Mrs. Hayden have a daughter, Marjory Lorraine.

Mr. Hayden is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose, the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce.

Matt Bloomfield, M. D. - A member of the medical profession distinguished by more than 14 years of service in Joliet is Dr. Matt Bloomfield, a native of Illinois, and a member of one of the substantial families of the State. He was born at Toledo, 111., Dec. 25, 1887, the son of Dr. Robert G. and Julia (Hurst) Bloomfield.

Dr. Robert G. Bloomfield, deceased, was a native of Illinois. He was bom at Toledo, May 31, 1860. He was a graduate of Rush Medical College in the class of 1884 and became one of the leading surgeons of the section of the State in which he lived, carrying on an extensive practice at Toledo. He later lived in Oklahoma City, Okla. Doctor Bloomfield died in May, 1924, and is buried at Toledo, 111. His widow now resides in Oklahoma City. To Doctor and Mrs. Bloomfield were born four children: Austin, deceased; Matt, the subject of this sketch; Lottie, married Charles Unger, lives at Oklahoma City, Okla. ; and Elma, married Joseph Vahlberg, lives at Oklahoma City, Okla.

The boyhood of Matt Bloomfield was spent at Toledo, 111., where he attended the public schools. In 1905-6-7-8 he attended the University of Illinois, then the University of Chicago and received his B. S. degree in 1910. He was graduated from Rush Medical School in 1912 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine and spent the following two years as an interne in the Cook County Hospital. Since 1914 he has engaged in practice in Joliet, where he specializes in surgery. Doctor Bloomfield has offices in the Morris Building and was associated with the late Dr. James Burry, chief surgeon of the Illinois Steel Company, and the late Dr. G. M. Pears, Joliet, 111.

versity of Michigan and the Normal School at Ypsilanti, Mich. Previous to her marriage she was connected with the schools of Adrian, Mich., for three years. Doctor and Mrs. Bloomfield have a daughter, Julia Elizabeth, born July 19, 1926.

Doctor Bloomfield is a member of the Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic lodge and its various branches. He also belongs to the Joliet Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Elks lodge. He is identified with the Will and Grundy County Medical Society, the Illinois State Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a Republican.

Edward A. Brewster is perhaps one of the best known business men of Joliet, where he is president and general manager of the Brewster Printing Company. He was bora at Oberlin, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1855, and spent his early life in that section. He attended the public schools of Oberlin and in May, 1869, began work as an office boy in a printing plant in a Chicago printing house. He has always been interested in the printing business and in 1896 came to Joliet, where he served as general manager for the Republican Printing Company. Ten years later he engaged in business for himself and organized the Brewster printing Company at 119 North Ottawa Street. Three years later the plant was moved to 314 Van Buren Street and in 1911 the company purchased its present plant at 513-15 Second Avenue. The company specializes in directory work and lithographing, although it handles all types of general job printing. Approximately 15 men are employed. The officers of the company are: Edward A. Brewster, president; Ed T. Brewster, vice president; Percy Franklin Brewster, secretary and treasurer.

On July 3, 1877, Mr. Brewster was united in marriage with Miss Carrie M. Tracy, of Princeton, 111. She died in 1922 at the age of 65 years and is buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet. To this union five children were born, as follows: George Ashley, employed with the Brewster Printing Company. He married Miss Hester Shutts, of Joliet, and they have a son, Alden Brewster; (2) Edward T., vice president of the Brewster Printing Company, Joliet, married Miss Hattie Spencer, of Joliet, and they have two children, Carrol and William; (3) Percy Franklin, secretary and treasurer of the Brewster Printing Company, married Miss Effie L. White, of Joliet, and they have a son, Franklin C.

Brewster; (4) Hattie Wall, lives in Joliet; and (5) Helen, married James R. Morrisey, lives at Wheeling, W. Va., and they have two children, Roberta and Robert Brewster Morrisey.

Politically, Mr. Brewster is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the First Baptist Church and takes an active interest in church affairs. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce.

Frank J. Limacher, who is identified with the firm of Henry J. Weber & Company, investment brokers, is a leading business man of Joliet and a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, Aug. 12, 1886, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Sauer) Limacher.

Joseph Limacher, deceased, was a native of Switzerland. He was a small child when his parents brought him to America and settled in Joliet. He became a prosperous business man of the city and conducted a drug business here for a number of years. He died in 1890 at the age of 44 years and is buried in St. John's Cemetery, Joliet. His wife, born at Waterloo, 111., died in 1911, at the age of 64 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Limacher the following children were born: Peter, died in 1892; Elizabeth, lives in Joliet; Mrs. Clara Stephen, lives in Joliet; Josephine, in religion known as Sister Liliosa, of the order of Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart; now located at the Queen of Angels Hospital at Los Angeles, Calif. ; Pauline, married Henry J. Wagner, lives in Honolulu ; Catherine, married Timothy J. Callahan, lives in Chicago, 111. ; Dr. John A., dentist, practicing at Joliet; and Frank J., the subject of this sketch.

Frank J. Limacher has always lived in Joliet. He attended the parochial and public schools of the city and was graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1905. He then entered the general offices of the Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railroad Company and five years later became connected with the offices of the E. Porter Products Company as office manager and cashier. He continued in that capacity for seven years and was later associated with the Pittsburgh offices of the American Refractories Company as an accountant and was thus engaged until he entered the transport service of the navy during the World War. In 1919 he returned to Joliet and again became affiliated with the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad as valuation accountant. May 1, 1926, he became

On Sept. 24, 1919, Mr. Limacher was married to Miss Celia E. Wilhelmi, of Joliet, the daughter of J. Adam and Mary (Suess) Wilhelmi. They have three children: Joseph J., born Dec. 18, 1920; Alma Marie, born July 20, 1922 ; and Ruth Catherine, born Sept. 25, 1923.

Politically, Mr. Limacher is a Democrat. He is a member of St. John's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. He has a wide acquaintance in the city and is highly esteemed.

Ferdinand J. Bittermann - Numbered among the enterprising and successful young business men of Joliet is Mr. Bittermann, who is also a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, Sept. 30, 1894, the son of Conrad and Susan (Baumgartel) Bittermann.