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August 4, 1861, Mr. Schade married Miss Margaret Stelzer. She was born in Baden, Ger- many, May 7, 1843, and is a daughter of George Michael and Margaret Barbara Stelzer, who came to Chicago in 1856. Soon after their arrival the father died, and the mother lived only until 1860.
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Mr. and Mrs. Schade have four children, namely: Elizabeth, wife of Christ Otto; Christina, wife of Charles Stade; Peter and Henry, the latter being still at home. Mr. Schade was reared in the Catholic faith, but he is not now a member of any church. Mrs. Schade is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
At the time of the Great Fire of 1871, Mr. Schade lived at No. 237 North Avenue and was burned out, losing about five thousand dollars. In the cyclone which passed through Norwood Park May 24, 1896, he lost about four thousand dollars' worth of property, but fortunately his family escaped without injury. Mr. Schade was
a member of the Volunteer Fire Department of Chicago six years and a half, from about 1852, and nearly lost his eyesight in the fire of 1858.
He has always taken an active interest in pub- lic affairs, and is a Republican in politics. He is public-spirited, and keeps informed on the topics of the day, thus proving his interest in the progress of the country of his adoption. He is connected with the Ancient Order of Druids, and also with the German Working Society, of which societies he is a valuable member. His flourish- ing business gives evidence of his diligence and thrift, and he has the high regard of a large circle of friends. .
ISAAC N. HUESTIS.
ISAAC NEWTON HUESTIS, who has been - connected with the business interests of Chi- cago and Cook County for nearly half a century, was born May 19, 1824, at Dover, Dutchess County, New York. He is a son of John and Emmeline (Losee) Huestis, both mem- bers of old New York families. John Huestis was a son of Reuben Huestis, and was born at Dover, where he died about 1827. His wife sur- vived him to the venerable age of eighty-eight years, passing away in 1892. They were the parents of four children, namely: Harriet, Mrs. Daniel Chase, who resided in Providence, Rhode Island, and is now deceased; Isaac N., the sub- ject of this sketch; Elias, deceased, who formerly lived in New York; and Edwin, deceased, whose home was in New Jersey.
Isaac N. Huestis was deprived of a father's care at the age of three years, and lived with his paternal grandfather until he was ten years old, and from this time on he was obliged to earn his own living. He obtained work with farmers, and attended school during the winter months.
In 1840 he went to New York City and entered a dry-goods store as clerk, continuing this occupa- tion until 1852, when he came to Chicago and found employment in the same line of business, continuing about four years. He then obtained a situation as conductor on the first line of horse- cars used in Chicago. His route was from Lake to Twelfth Street, on State Street, and he was the second conductor employed by the company.
Subsequently he engaged in the lime trade, which business he followed successfully until 1873, and then, having acquired a competence, he decided to retire from active business. Ac- cordingly he removed to Jefferson Park, and there built the pleasant and comfortable home which he now occupies. After a few years, how- ever, as might be expected from one of his ener- getic nature, he felt the need of occupation, and accordingly engaged in the insurance business, in which he is quite actively interested. He served as justice of the peace between the years 1877 and 1894, during which time his business increased rapidly.
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October 28, 1854, Mr. Huestis married Altieri Butler, a native of Chicago, and daughter of Na- thaniel F. and Rachel (Little) Butler. Her father went from New Hampshire to New York, settling at Watertown, and moving from there, in 1837, to Chicago, where he engaged in the hardware business. Mr. and Mrs. Huestis had nine chil- dren, of whom the following are living: Lilian B., widow of Charles S. Brown, who resides at May- fair; Celia T., wife of Fred E. Eldred, city sealer of Chicago; Altieri A., Mrs. Arthur W. Dickin- son, residing south of Jefferson Park; Eva M., Mrs. David Gilliard, of Mayfair; and Isaac J., who resides with his parents.
Mr. Huestis has been a supporter of the Re-
publican party since its organization, before which time he was a Whig. Fraternally he is connected with Providence Lodge, No. 711, A11- cient Free and Accepted Masons, at Jefferson Park, and is a member of the Chicago Society of the Sons of New York. For the past ten years he has been a school trustee, and for some time was notary public. He has gained his success by his own efforts, and is truly a self-made mau. He still writes much of the insurance in liis lo- cality. He is the owner of considerable property on the West Side in Chicago, and in Jefferson. He is a prominent and representative citizen of the town of his residence, and enjoys the respect of a large circle of acquaintances.
ALBERT W. LANDON.
A LBERT W. LANDON. Everyone identi- fied with the broad.work of humane societies, or cognizant of the good they have done, will regret that Albert W. Landon, editor and publisher of The Humane Journal, has passed away. He died at his home in Chicago, February 20, 1897.
For many terms Mr. Landon filled with abil- ity the office of secretary of the Illinois Hu- mane Society and the American Humane Asso- ciation. When he resigned it was to broaden the scope of his usefulness, through the medium of The Humane Journal, and his success in this direction has been great. It is to be deplored that after a vigorous campaign of upwards of a quarter of a century, in defense of the dependent of the human race and the helpless of the dumb animal creation, he overtaxed his physical strength. The work which lie so ably conducted must be assumed by others, whose accomplish- ments in the future, it is to be hoped, will not fall short of his.
Born in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio, May 4, 1840, Mr. Landon was in his fifty-seventh year. At a youthful age he left home to find a resi- dence in Indianapolis, where he remained ten years. He acquired the printer's trade, becom- ing an adept in job work. His great taste for the art preservative of all arts prompted him to se- cure a more promising field for his efforts. This he sought in the Garden City. He arrived here in 1865 with means enough to establish a busi- ness which for a long time prospered at Nos. 121 and 123 Clark Street, under the style of Landon & Kroff, printers.
Ill health eventually caused Mr. Landon to ill- hale the invigorating ozone of Minnesota. The Northern Star, a flourishing daily and weekly pub- lication at Minneapolis, became his property. Though not conducive to his health, the Chicago spirit possessed him and the year 1869 found him once more in the bustle and strife of the prosper -. ing young metropolis. On his return to Chicago, Mr. Landon invested in real estate, which was
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rising in value under the influence of a boon1, and he acquired money easily.
At the time of the Great Chicago Fire he was associated with the late E. M. Haines in the publication of The Legal Adviser. Mr. Haines, whose death occurred a few years since, left an honored name, prominently identified with the State's history. As an indication of the enter- prise evinced by Mr. Landon it may be stated that within ten days after the fire of 1871 he had fornied a partnership with a former Cincinnati friend, and under the name of Landon, Boyd & Company, had five steam presses in operation in an old planing mill at the junction of Twelfth and Lumber Streets.
The same enthusiasm which resulted in prompt decisions in time of disaster seems to have actuated Mr. Landon as a man of affairs throughout his subsequent career. He was married April 22, 1893, to Mrs. Martha J. Manning, daughter of William McDwine and Ruth A. (Dean) Mc- Dwine. She survives him, and now ably edits The Humane Journal, having taken up the work previous to her husband's illness, thus carrying on a part of his life work. Mr. Landon always voted tlie Republican ticket. He was identified with Englewood Lodge, No. 690, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and was made a life men- ber April 6, 1893.
Before the initial meeting of the Illinois Hu- mane Society, Albert W. Landon's heart was tenderly in the work. He loved all nature and delighted in its cultivation. His mind could brook no abuse of the smallest plant or blossom, while the protection of the dumb animal and the defenseless of the human kind was his constant care.
The Stock Yards of Chicago at one time pre- sented an opportunity for faithful, disinterested work in the humane cause. It had to be done without price, without the applause of man. The populace had not been wrought to the point of opposing the flagrant abuses existing there; in fact, it was not generally known that reforms in this quarter were called for.
It seems to have been the habit of shippers whose cattle arrived too late on Saturday for
market to confine their property in pens through- out Sunday without water. The aim was ad- ditional profit. It was believed that by exciting an abnormal thirst until Monday morning and then giving unlimited quantities of fluid to the parched beasts, just before the opening of busi- ness, the animals would be induced to consume enough to greatly enhance their weight.
This inhumane system had been carried on un- interruptedly for years, when Mr. Landon under- took the apparently hopeless task of ending the heartless practice. His crusade in the interest of those who could not speak for themselves brought him to the Stock Yards every Sunday, regardless of inclement weather, and the neglected dumb prisoners were given relief. The righting of a wrong and the consciousness of a good deed done were his reward, and to his mind lie was well compensated.
Through Mr. Landon's devotion to his friend, the horse-ever his pet-the city parks to-day af- ford spacious, attractive drinking fountains. Though purely a labor of love, it was not always an easy task to interest public officials in reforms upon the results of which we are now accustomed to look as being a matter of course.
Stories might be evolved from the experiences of Mr. Landon, which cover a period of three dec- ades, in his efforts to suppress chicken fighting, coupled with his thrilling adventures among the rough elements of society which fostered the cruel sport.
Mr. Landon took with him the benediction of countless friends, who have learned to esteem him for his unselfish devotion to the helpless ones in- cluded in his motto: "We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves." Just before his death, Ferdinand W. Peck said of Mr. Landon: "Mr. Landon has done more for the Humane So- ciety work in Illinois than all others," which expression is echoed by many letters sent to hin before lie died.
The following resolutions in connection with the death of Mr. Landon were adopted by the Board of Directors of the Illinois Humane So- ciety at a meeting held on April 17, 1897:
WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to re-
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move from our midst Albert W. Landon, one of the most useful and honored members of our So- ciety, who by thirty years of faithful toil as founder and publisher of The Humane Journal and other good works, has rendered most valuable service to this Society and to the liumane cause in general, therefore be it
Resolved, That while we deeply deplore his death, and fully realize that we have lost one of our most valuable members, yet we know that the influence of his life and work will go on, and that his memory will be cherislied because of his kindly life and deeds.
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved fam- ily of our departed brother our sincerest sympathy in their affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Society, and that the secretary be requested to send a copy to the fam- ily of our deceased brother.
A true copy of the records.
JOHN G. SHORTALL, President.
Attest: BELDEN F. CULVER,
Secretary.
ANTON C. T. PREGLER.
NTON CLEMENT THOMAS PREGLER, a prominent citizen of Jefferson Township, was born September 21, 1849, in Kuntenberg, Bohemia, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Strachovsky) Pregler, both of whom were na- tives of that country. Thomas Pregler was a son of George Pregler, and was at one time a rev- enue officer of Austria, and afterwards was en- gaged in the mercantile business. He came to America in 1865, his wife being already here, as she and her son Louis emigrated in 1864. After he had lived in America about ten years, he and his son, Anton C., engaged in the grocery busi- ness, which they continued for eighteen years. Thomas Pregler died February 7, 1889, and his wife survived him seven years. They were the parents of three children, namely: Rosa, who married Joseph Novak, and died March 23, 1892; Anton C., the subject of this sketch; and Louis, who died in 1896.
Anton Pregler attended the public schools of his native country, and later a business college in Prague. He came to America when he was in his sixteenth year, and upon settling in Chicago, he attended the Foster School two years. When he was about eighteen years old, he began to
learn the trade of silver gilding on picture frames and mouldings, which industry he followed six years. Then he entered the grocery trade with his father, as above stated, at No. 440 South Jefferson Street. After several years thus spent, he bought property and erected a building to rent for a summer resort, but lie decided to occupy it himself when it was completed. The building is still standing, and is situated on the North Branch of the Chicago River, in Jefferson Township.
He owns thirteen acres of land, on which are situated æ park and three picnic grounds, which are made attractive by an artificial pond, stocked with fish, and many cages containing a large variety of animals, such as wolves, foxes, deer and birds. He has provided swings and a merry- go-round for the amusement of children, and everything needed to accommodate the people who patronize the grounds, and to make a successful picnic. They are used mostly by lodges and societies.
Mr. Pregler was united in marriage, September 28, 1880, with Miss Julia Raback, daughter of Joseph and Magdalena (Steinbach) Raback, and a native of the same part of Bohemia as himself.
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Joseph Raback was born in Bohemia, and his wife was of German origin. They emigrated to America, settling first in Milwaukee, and later in Chicago, where Mr. Raback died in 1885, and his wife ten years later. Mr. and Mrs. Pregler were both reared in the Roman Catholic Church, and still attend its worship. In politics Mr. Pregler supports the principles of the Republican party.
Mr. Pregler has always been much interested in relics and has made a handsome collection of curiosities, among which are many mementoes of the days when this region was occupied by the
American Indians. He sent fifteen hundred ar- ticles of interest to the school which he formerly attended in his native land, where they occupy a place of honor, and are much admired and studied.
He is a lover of music, and was the founder of the Bohemian Singing Society in Chicago. He is now a member of what is termed the Lyre Singing Society, and was formerly connected with the T. J. Sokol Bohemian Turner Society. He is a man who enjoys social life, and who holds the friendship and good-will of his country- men and friends.
THOMAS WHELDON.
HOMAS WHELDON was born May 2, 1834, in section 19 of Niles Township, and was a son of James and Sarah (Bins) Wheldon, both natives of England. James Whel- don and his wife emigrated to America in 1832, and settled in Niles Township soon after their arrival, buying a quarter-section of land from the Government when it was put upon the market. At that time the Indians were numerous in this part of the country. He cleared a tract of land for a farm, and built himself a comfortable home, engaging in farming until his death, August 25, 1868. His good wife died January 6, 1862. They had three children, namely: Elizabeth, Sarah and Thomas. Elizabeth became the wife of Joseph Bickerdike, of Jefferson, and is now deceased. Saralı is the widow of John Winter, who died some years ago, and resides in Perry, Iowa.
Thomas, the youngest child of his parents, was reared to farm labor, and received only a very limited education, as the schools near the home of his boyhood were few and poor. He inherited the old homestead, and was engaged in its culti- vation all his life, being quite successful. He
was also proficient as a veterinary surgeon, and had a large practice, treating the horses and cat- tle of his neighbors.
In politics Mr. Wheldon was a Republican, but he refused to accept any public office, though re- peatedly urged to do so. He took a great inter- est in educational matters, and although his own opportunities had been few, he had improved them, and was a competent member of the school board. He also took an active part in church work, adhering to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and being quite liberal in its support.
April 29, 1863, Mr. Wheldon married Miss Mary Ann Kay, daughter of Abel and Elizabeth (Paylor) Kay, natives of Yorkshire, England, and early settlers in Cook County. Mr. and Mrs. Wheldon had five sons, but the eldest, James A., died when three years old. Those liv- ing are: Charles A., who is in the employ of Siegel, Cooper & Company, Chicago; Thomas J., a machinist, and a resident of Edison Park; George W. and Joseph Abel, who reside with their mother. Mr. Wheldon died April 17, 1896, and his widow still occupies the old homestead in Niles.
LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
COL. E. D. SWAIN
(From Photo by W. J. ROOT)
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EDGAR DENMAN SWAIN, D. D. S.
DGAR DENMAN SWAIN, D. D. S., is en- gaged in the practice of dentistry at the corner of Randolph and State Streets, Chi- cago, and is prominent in both professional and military circles. He was born in Westford, Vt., in August, 1836, and is a son of Dr. Marcus and Charlotte (Woodbury) Swain. On the paternal side he is of Scotch lineage, and on the maternal side is of English descent. The father became a resident of Oshkosh, Wis., in 1857, and during the war he was appointed Surgeon of the Wis- consin Penitentiary at Waupun. About 1878, he removed to Englewood, Ill., and thence to Gle11- coe, where his death occurred at the age of sev- enty-nine. His wife died in Waupun, Wis. In their family were four sons and two daughters: Edgar D. of this sketch; Dr. Oliver D., a resi- dent of Chicago; Marcus W., who was killed in a railroad accident in 1862; George A., who died of typhoid fever in the army in the summer of 1863; and Alice M. and Charlotte, both living.
The gentleman whose name heads this sketch remained under the parental roof until seventeen years of age, and then left home, going to Wor- cester, Mass., where he worked in a machine- shop. He afterward removed to Saratoga Springs, N. Y., where, in 1855, he began the study of den- tistry. Two years later he became a resident of Wisconsin and began practice in Oshkosh. Sub- sequently he was engaged in the prosecution of liis profession in Aurora, Ill., and in Batavia, Il1.
Mr. Swain watched with interest the progress of events which preceded the Civil War, and after the South had attacked Ft. Sumter, he resolved to strike a blow in defense of the Union. He raised a company, and on the 22d of July, 1861,
became Captain of Company I, Forty-second Illi- nois Infantry. He was afterward promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, in October, 1863, and in 1865 was placed in command of the Second Brigade, Second Division, Fourth Army Corps. He served until the close of the war, and took part in many important engagements, including the Fremont campaign in Missouri. His was the first regiment to enter Columbus, Ky., and with · his company he took part in the siege of Island No. 10, being largely instrumental in its capture. Under the command of Gen. Polk, he then went to Hamburg, Tenn., and aided in the capture of Corinth. The following summer he was employed in guarding railroads, and in the fall was ordered to report to Gen. Buell, of Nashville, remaining with the command of Gen. Negley in possession of that city during Bragg and Buell's Kentucky campaign. After the cessation of hostilities his regiment was ordered to Texas for duty. Dr. Swain was finally mustered out in Springfield, Ill., on the 12th of January, 1866. He was wounded in the left knee at New Hope Church, Ga., and for three months his injury would not permit him to engage in active service, but he saw nearly all of the important campaigns of the war west of the Alleghany Mountains, and was in twenty-seven engagements.
Dr. Swain's connection with military affairs has since continued, and in army circles he is a leader. In 1877, he became Major of the First Regiment Illinois National Guards, and took part in suppressing the railroad riots of that year. In August he was made Lieutenant-Colonel, and in December, 1877, was promoted to the rank of Colonel, in which capacity he served for four years,
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when he resigned. He has long been a promi- nent member of the Grand Army of the Re- public, served for three years as Commander of George H. Thomas Post, and for two years was Commander of the Department of Illinois. He has also served as Senior Vice-Commander in Chief of the National Encampment, and is a mem- ber of the military order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
After the war, Dr. Swain began the practice of dentistry in Chicago, and for a time was associated with Dr. Cushing, and afterward with Dr. Noble. Since 1870 he has been alone in practice, and now finds little time for other pursuits. He is an accomplished microscopist and has given much time to the investigation of histology. He was
President of the Chicago Dental Society in 1874 and of the Illinois State Dental Society in 1875. He was also Secretary of the latter for two terms, and was Secretary of the Chicago Octontological Society. At present he is Dean of the dental department in the Northwestern University. The degree of D. D. S. was conferred upon him by the Ohio Dental College in March, 1883.
Dr. Swain was married in 1869 to Miss Clara Smith, who was born in Kane County, Ill., and is a daughter of Benjamin Smith, one of the pio- neers of Chicago. The Doctor is a close observer and careful student, thorough and industrious in all undertakings, and has steadily risen in his profession until he is numbered among the lead- ing dentists of the city.
WILLIAM HAHNE.
ILLIAM HAHNE, a well-known citizen and dealer in agricultural implements in Mattison, Cook County, was born in Han- over, Germany, February 2, 1834, and is one of six children, namely: Emma, Henry, Mary, Frederick Diedrich, William and Louis. Their parents, Diedrich and Marie (Biermann) Hahne, were also natives of Germany. The father died when our subject was about seven years of age, leaving quite an estate to the eldest son, Henry, who was to care for and educate the other mem- bers of the family. With his younger brothers and sisters, therefore, he left his native land and set sail for the New World, landing in Chicago on the 2d of October, 1850.
William Hahne acquired his education in the public schools of Germany. At the age of six- teen he was apprenticed for three years to Will- iam Wayman, a wagon and carriage maker of Chicago. After learning his trade, he worked for John Borman and Mr. Whitbeck, botlı of
Chicago. In 1858 he embarked in business for himself in Elk Grove, Cook County, where he carried on operations as a wagon and carriage- maker until 1862. In that year he came to Mat- tison and continued in the same business, to which in a short time he added a complete line of agri- cultural implements and farm machinery. About the year 1882, on account of failing health, he abandoned wagon and carriage making, but still carries on the other lines, and is now enjoying a prosperous trade, which is the sure reward of un- tiring energy and straightforward business prin- ciples.
Mr. Hahne was married in the summer of 1858 to Sophia L. Shumacher, daughter of John Shu- macher, a native of Germany. She was born in the same country in 1836. Their children are: John Frederick Henry, who was born in Elk Grove, Cook County, Il1., June 11, 1859, and died January 23, 1865; Dora Maria Bertlie, who was born in Elk Grove, Cook County, I11., Septem-
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ber 21, 1860, and is now the wife of William H. Depke, a grocer of Danville, Ill .; Henrietta D. Marie Emma, born in Elk Grove April 18, 1862, the wife of Fred Utermark, proprietor of the Mat- tison House, of Mattison, Cook County, I11 .; Marie Caroline, who was born in Mattison, and is the wife of Henry Tueachman, a cigar manu- facturer of Chicago Heights; Willemine Dorethea Mathilda, who was born in Mattison, March 11, 1866, and is the wife of Frank Kort, a baker of Dalton, I11 .; Diedrich William F., who was born in Mattison, November 12, 1867, and is a grocer of Danville, Ill .; Henry Carl George, who was born January 18, 1870, and died October 12, 1880; H. Gus Louis, who was born January 23, 1873, and died December 18, 1874; Caroline Marie Sophia, born in Mattison, February 3, 1874; Anna Sophia Dorthe, born October 23, 1876; and Amanda Marie W. C., born in Matti- son, January 12, 1883. The last three are at home.
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