Album of genealogy and biography, Cook County, Illinois, Volume 1899, Part 104

Author: La Salle Book Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : La Salle Book Co.
Number of Pages: 910

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Louis Malzacher was a native of Alsace and came to America about 1826, locating in New Orleans. He was a carpenter by trade and re- mained in New Orleans until about 1832 or 1833, when he came to Chicago on account of yellow fever being epidemic in the former city. In this city he married Miss Mary Beimann and Henry

was the second child born to them, the first hav- ing died in infancy. Louis Malzacher worked at his trade a few years, and owing to failing health and eyesight, he engaged in keeping tavern, general store and saloon, or, as his son, Henry, now terms it, "a department store."

He was a successful business man and accu- mulated a large property. He died in Chicago in 1868, aged sixty-eight years, his wife surviv- ing him until the spring of 1887. They were parents of eleven children, four of whom are still living, namely: Henry, the subject of this notice; Caroline, wife of Ferdinand Lott, of No. 697 Wells Street; Louis, of No. 655 North Park Ave- nue; and William L., of No. 2924 Armour Avenue.

Henry Malzacher received a part of his educa- tion in the Roman Catholic parish school and attended night school for a time. At the age of

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fifteen years he began learning the trade of watchmaker and served an apprenticeship of three years. He was occupied at this trade a number of years, and up to 1868 was in the jewelry business at No. 160 North Clark Street, at which time he sold out on account of failing eyesight. He then engaged in dealing in flour, continuing until the fire of 1871, which destroyed the business.

Since that time he has not been in business on his own account, but has lived somewhat retired. He has taken considerable interest in public affairs and was elected, in 1884, south town clerk, and was subsequently for some time deputy

collector. He was at one time a Republican, but has supported the Democratic party since 1884. He is a member of the Chicago Turn- gemeinde and Germania Lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythias.

In 1866 Mr. Malzacher married Miss Vironaja Storch, who was born in Germany and came to Chicago at the age of four years. They had five children, two of whom are living, Ada and Henry. The mother died in 1879.

At the first German Old Settlers' picnic held in Chicago the mother of Mr. Malzacher was awarded a silver medal for being the first female German settler in Chicago.

AUGUST WENDEL.

UGUST WENDEL was born October 11, 1838, near the River Rhine, in the parish of Berkenfeldt, Grosherzog Akum Odenburg, Germany, and is a son of Carl and Caroline (Kohl- mann) Wendel, who had ten children, only three of whom came to the United States. Philip came in 1854, and lives in Ottawa, Illinois. August came in 1856 and John in 1870, and the latter now lives at No. 2220 State Street, with his son, Peter Wendel.

August Wendel was educated in the parish school of his native place, which he left at the age of seventeen years to learn the trade of black- smith and wagon-maker. He served an appren- ticeship of three years and became very competent in this line. March 3, 1856, he sailed from Havre, France, on the sailing-ship "Havre." The trip to New York occupied thirty-three days, and he traveled directly to Chicago after reaching America.

He was employed on Milwaukee Avenue by August Steinhaus one year, and by Reis Brothers

the same length of time. He established a busi- ness for his own interests at No. 1495 Milwaukee Avenue, and carried on the manufacture of wagons and carriages for a term of twenty-eight years, in which business his sons have succeeded him. He was a very energetic and ambitious business man, and was successful as a consequence of this fact. In 1880 he was elected to the Thirty-third General Assembly of Illinois, serving two years.

I11 1886 Mr. Wendel erected Wendel Hall and Opera House, and has since conducted a first- class catering establishment and entertainment hall. He has always taken an active interest in politics and was formerly a Republican and was elected to the legislature as such, but changed to a Democrat on the expiration of his term. He is a staunch worker for his party, and is always to be found at the front in arguments on political questions.

Mr. Wendel is a member of the Harugari So- ciety, and Independent Order of Mutual Aid of Illinois. He is also connected with the Knights

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and Ladies of Honor. March 3, 1859, he was married to Elizabeth Rausch, a native of Ger- many, and a pleasant and helpful life companion. Ten children were born to this couple, of whom six are still living, namely: Louise; Lena, wife of

Charles Quinten, of Chicago; August, George, Edward and Emma. The family is one of peace and harmony, one of the most highly respected in the community, and each of the children is a credit to the name they bear.

ELIAS A. HOLMES.

LIAS AVERY HOLMES, who is one of the rising citizens of Chicago, was born Decem- ber 17, 1842, a son of Dennison and Eliza- beth (Reinhardt) Holmes. With his parents and six other children he came to Rock Coull- ty, Wisconsin, in 1854.

Elias Avery Holmes remained with his parents and assisted in the labors of the farm until 1860, when he came to Chicago. He spent four win- ters in college at Beloit, and received a fair edu- cation, which stood him in good stead in after years. On his arrival in Chicago he entered the employ of the Rock River Paper Company, and after two years returned to the home of his parents.

Subsequent to a short visit at home he returned to the western metropolis, and was in the service of the Rock River Paper Company one year longer. In 1873 Mr. Holmes established a livery business at the corner of Thirty-fifth Street and Michigan Avenue. He is at this location at the present time, and deals in horses, buying and selling at a profit.

In 1868 Mr. Holmes was married to Miss Annie E. Trusdell, a native of Montgomery Coun- ty, New York. This union has been blessed with one child, named Sane. Mr. Holmes is a loyal citizen and is influential at all times for the good of those surrounding him. He is a man of strong character and possessed of many friends.

AMBROSE SAUER.

A MBROSE SAUER, who has a finely fitted establishment and a thriving business on the South Side, is a German-American of the typical sturdy kind, energetic and persevering. He was born August 16, 1857, in Bavaria, a son

of Andrew and Eva (Weidinger) Sauer. His par- ents were ambitious to partake of the advan- tages offered in America, and with their three children emigrated from their native land and ar- rived in Chicago in 1866.

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Ambrose Sauer was educated in a German Catholic school, where he continued until he was thirteen years of age, when he started to learn the cigar-maker's trade, in the employ of Fred Kukle, located at No. 440 North Clark Street. After one year he changed to the service of Joseph Schabel, located at No. 156 North Clark Street, with whom he remained five years. The establish- ment was burned out at the end of that time and removed to the corner of Cottage Grove Avenue and Twenty-fifth Street.

Mr. Sauer was located at different places until 1883, when he became bar-keeper for Frederick Klein, in his place at the corner of State and Twenty-third Streets. He remained with this concern seventeen years, and then opened a busi- ness of his own at No. 5516 State Street, in De-

cember, 1891. He has been established at this location since, with a catering business of a first- class kind.

June 4, 1894, Mr. Sauer was married to Miss Bertha, daughter of Frederick W. Klein, and took up his residence at No. 5044 Cottage Grove Avenue. One child, Minnie, was born June 2, 1895. Mrs. Sauer died June 2, 1895, mourned by her husband and many friends and relatives, at the age of twenty-three years. Ambrose Sauer was married January 20, 1898, to Miss Annie Wiehler, who was born August 16, 1875.

Mr. Sauer has a splendid business and a fine reputation. He is independent in political views, preferring to vote for the man rather than for party. He was reared a Roman Catholic and is true to the teachings of his people.

HENRY NÜRNBERGER.

ENRY NÜRNBERGER, a true citizen of Chicago and one of the highly respected and honored members of the community where he resides, was born October 19, 1859, on Pacific Avenue, near Polk Street, Chicago, and is a son of Henry John and Emily (Hausler) Nürnberger. For further mention of ancestry, refer to article on the life of Henry John Niirn- berger, on another page of this work.

Henry Nürnberger attended the Jones and Haven Schools and also spent some time in the Douglas School, until he was thirteen years of age, when he entered the vast school of exper- ience. He entered the employ of Field, Leiter & Company, as cash and bundle boy, where he re- mained one year. Mr. Nürnberger subsequently learned the trade of barber, with his father, and was for some time at the head of his father's business, located at No. 2968 State Street.

October 1, 1880, Mr. Nürnberger entered the

Government postoffice service and has served regularly up to the present time. He was married May 13, 1886, to Miss Mamie I., daughter of Frederick J. and Carrie (Steele) Cune, who has proven a helpmate in time of trouble and joy, and is conducive, by her congenial nature, to the general welfare of her husband.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Nürnberger are two interesting daughters, named as follows: Hazel Emily, who was born February 21, 1887, and Marie Jeanette, born November 9, 1892. Mr. Nürnberger was made a Mason in 1893, in Garden City Lodge No. 139, and has taken all degrees to the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Nürnberger is a Repub- lican and a Protestant. He is a man of true principles and is stauch and loyal to any cause to which he lends his influence. He is recognized as a valued citizen, and is ready at all times to do what lies in his power for the promotion of the good of humanity. Being of a very thrifty

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nature, Mr. Nürnberger was enabled, in 1894, to erect a three-story building containing three flats, located at No. 5830 Indiana Avenue.

Frederick J. Cune was born January 10, 1843, on Lake Street, near Fifth Avenue. At that time the city was a comparative village, and Mr. Cune witnessed its growth until March 12, 1888, when he died, and his remains were interred in Oakwoods Cemetery. He wasa jeweler, and was

located on State Street, near Van Buren Street, until the fire, when he was burned out and lived retired until the time of his death. He erected a home on Dearborn Street, near Thirty-fifth Street.

Mr. Cune was married June 13, 1863, to Miss Carrie Steele, who was born February 1, 1849, in Buffalo, New York. She died October 13, 1880. Her children were two in number, name- ly: Mrs. Nurnberger and Frederick.

FREDERICK G. LONG.

REDERICK GEORGE LONG, who is one Avenue, where he remained six years. He drove of the most respected and honored citizens a wagon for H. M. Kinsley eighteen months, and was six years in the draught room at Chapin & - Gore's. He was employed at the stock yards by Armour & Company two years, and one year he was with F. A. Crandall. After one year in the Pabst meat market, he entered the store of Burk & Burns, who deal in meats also. in the vicinity where he resides, was born August 22, 1857, in Devonshire, England. His parents, Henry and Rebecca (Spiller) Long, came of very old families. They came to America with their four children in 1868, and located in Chicago.

Frederick G. Long attended the Hayes School three years, and then became cash boy for Mar- shall Field & Company. After one year he en- tered the employ of the Hovey Company, and in October, 1871, was employed by Goss & Phillips, in a planing mill, where he remained one year. He then went to Martin's meat market on Four- teenth Street, between State Street and Wabash

Mr. Long was married in 1881 to Bridget Meaney, a native of Ireland. Their two children were named Lora and Blanche. Mr. Long has a very pleasant home at No. 6339 Cottage Grove Avenue, and his domestic life is one of harmony and peace. He is well known and honored by all who come in contact with his gentlemanly, genial nature ..

WILLIAM M. BLACKBURN.

ILLIAM M. BLACKBURN, who comes of the well-known and respected family by his surname, was born February 26, 1856, in Burnley, England. For ancestry refer to article on the life of Adamn Blackburn, on another page

of this work. He attended the Skinner and Kinzie public schools, and left at the age of four- teen years. He continued in the employ of the Thompson & Taylor Spice Company, and was occupied at packing spices. In January, 1872,

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he entered the office and was there until May 5, 1875, when he became city salesman for the con- cern. He has been thus employed since, having been identified with this company since July, 1867.

Mr. Blackburn is identified with the Free Ma- sons, being a member of Lincoln Park Chapter No. 611, and of Haven Council No. 43, of the Royal League. He was not reared an Epis-

copalian, but belongs to that denomination and wields an influence for good. He votes in favor of the candidates of the Republican party and is always found on their side, in argument. He erected a residence at No. 81 Seminary Avenue in 1874, and has one of the most pleasant homes in that vicinity. He is a respected citizen, hon- ored by all his friends and acquaintances.

WILLIAM S. BIELFELDT.

GILLIAM SIMON BIELFELDT, who is one of the most enterprising young citizens of the city of Chicago at the present time, is a progressive, business-like man, and holds a responsible and honorable position as cashier in the county treasurer's office. He was born November 17, 1860, at Thornton, Illinois, and is a son of John Simon and Criscentia (Ladoux) Bielfeldt, of whom further mention is found in this volume.

Mr. Bielfeldt received an education by going through the public school of Thornton and at- tending business college. After taking a business course at the latter school he entered the county treasurer's office under W. T. Johnston, as cash boy. He was promoted to the position of col- lector, which he occupied two years before being made cashier, which position he occupies at the present time, having held it seven years.

June 30, 1886, Mr. Bielfeldt was married to Miss Catherine, daughther of Claus and Catherine (Schmidt) Jurgensen. They became the parents of John, Robert, Walter Claus, and an infant son, of which the two first named are dead. Mr. Bielfeldt is a Royal Arch Mason, having taken the degrees in May, 1898, in Normal Park Lodge No. 797, and Normal Park Chapter No. 210. He has never sought publicity in political matters, but votes in favor of the Republican candidates at all times.

Mr. Bielfeldt is one of the rising young men and his ability, steadfastness of purpose and good qualities are demonstrated by the fact of his long continued service in the county treasurer's office. He is a cultured, refined gentleman, and comes of very good families. His home is one of peace and harmony, and he is very domestic in his tastes, which is to the credit of any man.

CHRISTIAN C. SOIBERG.

HRISTIAN CHRISTIENSEN SOIBERG. It should be a source of great encouragement to note how many of the business men who have gained financial independence in Chicago

have risen by their own efforts from poverty. And it should be a source of satisfaction to note that the key to their success, industry and fru- gality, is within the reach of all. Such is the

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lesson to be learned from the life of the man whose name heads this article, who, coming to America from a foreign land with no capital but his own hands has won for himself a name among the respected and substantial citizens of this city.

He was born in Denmark May 4, 1850, and spent his boyhood and early manhood in that country; receiving such educational training as his circumstances would permit, and then work- ing for his daily bread. In 1873 he left his native land and, crossing the Atlantic, stopped a short time in Albany, New York, where he found em- ployment as a laborer. The next year he con- tinued his journey westward to Chicago, and for awhile worked in various capacities until he had saved enough money to embark in business. He then opened a small coal office at No. 450 West Chicago Avenue, where he continued nine years,

with his usual energy and economy. He was then able, in 1890, to purchase two lots at Nos. 664 and 666 West Chicago Avenue, where he erected a three-story building and still conducts a prosperous business, dealing in coal, wood, flour and feed. He also conducts· a sale stable for horses. The second story of his building is his residence, and the third is rented as a flat.

In 1879 Mr. Soiberg was married to Miss Engeborg Rowne, who was born in Denmark. They are the parents of three children, Thomas, Arthur and Alice, all of whom were born in Chicago. The subject of this notice is a member of Norden Lodge No. 699, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he has held various offices. He is also a member of the Danish Mu- tual Aid Society. The family is identified with the Danish Lutheran Church.

AUGUST LARSEN.

UGUST LARSEN, the subject of this sketch, was born in Sjellund, Denmark, August 13, 1856, and is the youngest of the six children of Lars Hansen and Christine Jensen, both na- tives of the same place.

He passed his boyhood in his native town, at- tending the local schools until the age of four- teen years and afterwards working with his fa- ther two years. He then traveled with a circus four years, visiting many cities in the Old World and having many interesting experiences.

On his return to Sjellund at the end of that time he enlisted as a private in the Light Artil- lery, and served in that capacity eighteen months He was then promoted to the position of wagoner, and while in Copenhagen he handled a span of horses valued at three thousand dollars.

Leaving his native town in 1881 Mr. Larsen came direct to Chicago, but did not locate per-

manently here at that time, going on to Manis- tee, Michigan, where he engaged in teaming for a period of four years. He then returned to Chicago and followed the same business until 1892, when he received an appointment to the police force of this city, under Mayor Wash- burne. He was a member of that body until October 26, 1897, when he engaged in a partner- ship with Peter G. Petersen, at No. 249 West Chicago Avenue, where they are located at present.

Mr. Larsen married Miss Justine Johnson, Oc- tober 10, 1884. Mrs. Larsen is a native of Sweden. Their family consists of two children; they are John P. and Robert R., both of whom are native Chicagoans.

Mr. Larsen is a member of the Masonic Order, belonging to Union Park Lodge No. 610. He is also identified with the Independent Order of

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Foresters and the Danish Benevolent Associa- tion, and is an active worker in all these organi- zations.

He is a firm believer in Republican principles,

but is sufficiently liberal to vote for the candidate he considers best suited for official responsibilities. He is essentially a self-made man, and is highly esteemed by all who know him.

CHARLES A. HENTSCH.

HARLES AUGUST HENTSCH, one of the valued and highly respected employes of the D C vast manufacturing concern of Gray & Tut- hill, was born September 17, 1861, on a farm at Tinley Park, Cook County, Illinois, son of Fred- erick and Fredricka (Henneberg) Hentsch. Be- ing a native of the State, Charles August Hentsch takes proper pride in the prosperity of the people in the vicinity and is ready at all times to exercise any influence he may have for the benefit of the same.

He was educated in the public schools until he was eighteen years of age, and resided on his fa- ther's farm until 1883. He subsequently came to Chicago and was in the service of Fred Gates, situated at No. 221 Twenty-fourth Place. Mr. Gates dealt in stone and Mr. Hentsch was with him until five years later, when he entered the employ of Purington & Kimbell, Builders' Ex-

change, for one year. He was one year with Harry Kenkel, and until 1893 with May, Pur- ington & Bonner. Since that time he has been shipping clerk for Gray & Tuthill, manufacturers of brick, located at the corner of Sixty-third and La Salle Streets.

Mr. Hentsch has resided at No. 5930 La Salle Street since 1898. He was married April 2, 1891, to Miss Mary, daughter of Peter Folschweiler. Mrs. Hentsch was born December 10, 1860, and died April 13, 1895, and her remains were interred in Oakwoods Cemetery. Mr. Hentsch greatly mourned the loss of his wife, who was a congenial, pleasant companion, and a true partner of his joys and sorrows. He is an influential member of the German Lutheran Church, and is inde- pendent in his political views. He is a man of many friends, and of upright character, honored by all who make his acquaintance.

JOHN E. BLACKBURN.

OHN EDWIN BLACKBURN. Many of the citizens of Chicago who hold positions of great trust and responsibility have risen from the humblest employment and are, there- fore, much to be admired for their perseverance. One of the trusted and valued employes of the

Thompson & Taylor Spice Company is John Ed- win Blackburn. He was born March 17, 1858, in Burnley, Lancastershire, England, a son of Adam and Elizabeth Blackburn. For further mention of his ancestry refer to article on the life of Adamn Blackburn, on another page of this work.

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After attending the Ogden and Kinzie Schools until he reached the age of fourteen years, he be- came office boy in the office of the Lakeside Magazine, which position he held two years. He then entered the mill of Thompson & Taylor, spice dealers, located at No. 29 South Canal Street, and has been identified with this concern since 1872. He was in the mill ten years before he was given a position in the office, as clerk. He then went among the city jobbing trade, as salesman, and was thus occupied twelve years. For the past two years Mr. Blackburn has been a department manager in the store, and gives perfect satisfaction in his trying and responsible position.

Mr. Blackburn was married August 14, 1883, to Minnie Blanche, daughter of Samuel Thomas and Elvira (Scott) Smith. Mrs. Blackburn was born in Macomb, Illinois. The first child of Mr. . and Mrs. Blackburn was Alice, who died at the age of four years. The others were named: George Thomas, Frank Keys, John Willard and Foster. Mr. Blackburn is a Republican in polit- ical principle. He has been a resident of Engle- wood more than fourteen years, and is honored and respected by his neighbors. He is valuable to his employers, being conscientious and pains- taking, and has risen from a low position to one of the highest. He is thoroughly educated in all matters pertaining to the spice business.

EDWARD T. KINGSBURY.

DWARD THOMAS KINGSBURY, one of the enterprising and successful citizens of Chicago, was born February 28, 1842. His parents, Edward and Elizabeth (Hyde) Kings- bury, resided in St. Andrews, Ontario, Canada, at the time of his birth. He received a common- school education, leaving school at the age of fourteen years.

He immediately began to learn the carpenter's trade, and at the age of nineteen years was draw- ing journeyman's wages. He learned his trade in Hocksburg, Canada, but removed to Chicago April 13, 1865. He entered the service of War- wick & Casty, and worked on the. old Board of Trade Building. After two years with this con- cern, he entered the employ of William Stephens in his sash and door factory, and had charge of the frame department seven years. When he left there he became identified with the Chicago City Railway Company, building cars, and had charge of outside work the last two years he was with that concern. Since April, 1884, he has

been employed in the interest of C. C. Chandler, located at No. 3227 State Street, and is at the present writing a valued employe. Mr. Kings- bury has done some contracting in the city, and is very efficient at whatever he undertakes.

March 14, 1867, Mr. Kingsbury became united in marriage with Miss Marion, daughter of John Farrel, a native of Dublin, Ireland. She reached Chicago in 1864. Her children are seven in number: Minnie, the eldest, died at the age of two years. Charles married Estelle Ste- venson, and their children are named Hazel and Kenneth; he joined the Red Cross Society and is now at Huntsville, Alabama. The others are: Edward, Oscar, Lester, Mabel and Olive.

Mr. Kingsbury has never sought public favor in the form of office, but votes for the candidates of the Republican party invariably. His people are Protestants and he is true to the teachings of his fathers. Withal, a high-minded gentleman, he is honored and respected by his friends and acquaintances alike,

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EDWARD J. VAILE.

DWARD JOSEPH VAILE, who is a valued and respected employe of the Whitman & Barnes Manufacturing Company, was born December 29, 1868, in Harvard, Illinois, a son of Thomas and Helen Vaile. Mr. Vaile is a true and loyal citizen of Chicago and is ready to aid in the promotion of all that is for the well-being of the city. He learned the trade of machinist in the shops of C. H. McCormick, where he was occupied four years. He is now with the agri- cultural implement manufacturing company men- tioned above, in its shops at West Pullman. For a time he was in the feed business on Fifty-ninth Street, and later in the real estate business. The house at No. 5936 State Street, where Mr. Vaile resides, was built by Mrs. Vaile's grandfather and is a part of her inheritance.

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Album of genealogy and biography, Cook County, Illinois, Volume 1899, Part 104

Author: La Salle Book Company (Chicago, Ill.) Publication date: 1899 Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : La Salle Book Co. Number of Pages: 910

Author: La Salle Book Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : La Salle Book Co.
Number of Pages: 910