Historical encyclopedia of Illinois and history of Edgar County, Part 143

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn
Publication date: 1905
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell
Number of Pages: 876

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JOHN T. HAYES, brother of James M., was born Oct. 7, 1880, at Columbus Junction, Iowa, and attended the public schools of Iowa up to the time of his removal to Edgar County, just prior to the establishment of the farming partnership in 1897. His political, fraternal, and church relations are similar to those of his brother, save that he has not been trans- ferred from the Kansas lodge of Modern Wood- men of America. The brothers are men of high character, great energy, and large capac- ity for business.

JOHN A. HELFRICH was born in Waibstadt, Heidelberg County, state of Baden, Germany, Dec. 21, 1870, a son of Karl and Josepha (Diehm) Helfrich, now living retired from active life, in their old home in Germany. They were the parents of eight children, five of whom were boys, John A. being the eldest of the fam- ily, and receiving a good education in Ger- many, where he thoroughly learned the busi- ness of a florist. He was employed in some of the largest establishments of the kind in that country. In 1893 he came to America, remain- ing in Chicago three years, and from there going to Terre Haute. Ind., where he had charge of the M. A. Hunt Floral Company. In 1900 he came to Paris, where he bought out H. D. Caldwell & Company, which business he has since conducted alone with great success, lately adding materially to his conservatories, which now contain 8,000 feet of glass, and where the public can always secure the choi- cest of plants and flowers on short notice. Mr. Helfrich was united in marriage to Miss Marie Harms, in Chicago, July 11, 1896, she being a native of Germany, and coming to this country with her mother. Three children have been born of this union, namely: Charles, Albert, and John. Socially he is a member of the Edgar Lodge No. 91, I. O. O. F., and Modern Woodmen of America.

CHARLES HENN, grain and stock dealer of Paris, Edgar County, was born in Buck Township, this county, Oct. 28, 1871, the son of Jacob and Barbara (Geip) Henn, natives of

Bavaria, Germany, and early settlers of Edgar County. After many years of farming in a locality to which he came with assets consist- ing chiefly of good character and industrious inclinations, Jacob Henn passed to his reward, but is survived by his wife, who has now reached a venerable age and resides in Paris. From the paternal farm Charles Henn came to Paris about twelve years ago, became inter- ested in grain and stock, and made a success of both enterprises. Socially he is prominent in Paris, holding membership in the Masonic Order, the Knights of Pythias, and also being identified with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the T. P. A., of Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. Henn is unmarried.

PHILLIP A. HENN, residing upon a farm of 140 acres in Embarras Township, Edgar County, Ill., and one of the substantial and suc- cessful produce and stock-raisers of his neigh-

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borhood, was born in Clark County, Ill., March 13, 1856, a son of Jacob and Barbara (Geip) Henn, natives of Germany. The family settled in Edgar County in 1835, the father eventually dying on the farm which he improved from the wilderness, while the mother still makes her home in the town of Paris. Mr. Henn was

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reared to an appreciation of the dignity and importance of agricultural life, developing aptitude for the performance of its many-sided duties. He has given special attention to the breeding of shorthorn cattle. A Democrat in politics, he has been a member of the Drainage Commission for three years in Embarras, Shi- loh and Buck Townships, and has served nine years as Road Commissioner of Embarras Township. His first marriage occurred Sept. 4, 1879, and was with Adella, daughter of John and Rebecca Cryder, of Ohio. Of this union was born a son, Walter R. Mrs. Henn died May 11, 1882, and on Nov. 25, 1886, Mr. Henn was united in marriage with Tenie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Barnsberger, natives of Germany, who, upon their immigration from their native land, settled on their present farm in Clark County, Ill. To Mr. and Mrs. Henn have been born nine children, seven of whom are living: Iola E., Bernice M., Fred R., Edgar G., Lucile H., Bell A., and Herbert T.

CHARLES A. HITE, lumber dealer, Kansas, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Coles County. Ill., Jan. 20, 1851, the son of John S. and Letita Hite. He obtained his education at Waveland and Hanover, Ind., and Cornell University. returning in 1872 to Kansas, Ill., where he engaged in general farming and stock-raising. In 1895 he engaged in the lumber trade, and still follows that line of business; was also engaged in the hardware business for four years. Mr. Hite is still interested in agricul- tural pursuits, and owns 560 acres of land in Kansas and Ashmore Townships. On Dec. 12, 1876, he was married to Miss Jean Mitchell, daughter of Rev. R. A. and Ann E. Mitchell, and six children have been born to them, viz .: Roy (deceased), Helen, John, Jessie, Esther, and Robert. In political views he is a Repub- lican, and in religious faith a Presbyterian. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

HUGAR L. HODGE, prominent merchant and native son of Paris, Edgar County, Ill., was born November 15, 1858, the son of William J. and Elmira Hodge, natives of Ohio and Indiana respectively. Since 18- Mr. Hodge has been engaged in the general merchandise busi- ness, and for years has had a large town and country trade. He is a broad minded and lib- eral man, taking a keen interest in education and other phases of municipal life, favoring

good government and clean politics, and actively identifying himself with the Repub- lican party. Socially he is a member of the Masonic Order and the Modern Woodmen of America, and in religious belief is a Presby- terian.

WELLER H. HOFF, B. S., M. D., physician and surgeon of Paris, Ill., was born in Warren County, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1869, a son of R. A. and Emma (Hageman) Hoff, both natives of Ohio, who were descended from Pennsylvania Dutch families. He spent the early years of his life on his father's farm, and attended the Normal school at Lebanon, pursuing his studies there for four years and completing the teacher's

WELLER H. HOFF.

course as well as the scientific, graduating in 1892 with the degree of B. S. After that he took up the study of medicine under Dr. B. H. Blair of Lebanon, Ohio, and subsequently attended the Medical College of Ohio, at Cin- cinnati, from which he was graduated in 1896. On April 9, 1896 (Commencement day), Dr. Hoff was married to Miss Winona, daughter of A. H. and Sarah C. (Mahan) Sievers. Mrs. Hoff is a graduate of Mason High School, War- ren County, Ohio, and was also gradu-

ated from the National Normal Univer-

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sity at Lebanon, Ohio, with degree of B. S. For three years before her marriage she taught school. Dr. Hoff and his wife, soon after their marriage in 1896, came to Paris, Ill., where he has successfully built up a large practice. He is a member of the Aesculapian Society of the Wabash Valley, the Edgar County Medical Society, and American Medical Asso- ciation. He also belongs to the Masonic Fra- ternity, the I. O. O. F., Local Order of B. P. O. E. (Elks), and the Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica. In politics he is a Republican. In 1902 Dr. Hoff purchased the extensive livery stable on East Court Street, Paris. He has a com- petent manager, who takes charge of this large and lucrative business.

JAMES HONNOLD (deceased) was born in Virginia, Sept. 16, 1816. On Sept. 1, 1840, he was married in Muskingum County, Ohio, to Eliza A. Hanks, daughter of Cephas and Sarah Hanks, and in 1842 they moved to Hocking County, Ohio, and in September, 1854, located in Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill., two and three-quarter miles northeast of the village of Kansas, where they passed the remainder of their days. Six children-four sons and two daughters-were born to Mr. and Mrs. Honnold, five of whom are now living, viz .: Phoebe E., Isaac D., Philip B., James M., and Mary Ann. Their oldest child, William, died when about two years of age. In politics Mr. Honnold was a Republican, and served as Road Commis- sioner one term. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Honnold died Oct. 10, 1890, his wife surviving until July 22, 1900. '

JAMES L. HONNOLD, farmer and stock- raiser, Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1832, the son of Richard and Hannah Honnold, who located in Kansas Township in 1855. Dur- ing his early life, Mr. Honnold taught school for five years, and at the age of twenty-four years purchased his first eighty acres of land. So successful has he been that he now owns about 1,600 acres. He was married to Eliza- beth Mock, daughter of John D. and Hannah Mock, and to them have been born five chil- dren: Richard D., Cynthia, Elsie, Ira, and John D. A Republican in politics, he has served as Road Commissioner nine years, and also as School Director for a number of years.

He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is an official.

JOHN R. HONNOLD, one of the self-made and successful farmers of Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill., is a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born Aug. 17, 1834, the son of Richard and Hannah Honnold. Mr. Honnold accompanied his family to Kansas Township from Ohio in 1855, and at the age of twenty-one passed one of the first school teacher's exami- nations held in this part of the State. There- after he taught school for six years, and from 1858 until 1862 lived on rented land. He then invested in 160 acres of land, and has since fol- lowed farming and stock-raising. September 23, 1858, he married Frances B., daughter of John D. and Hannah Mock, and six children have been born into his family: Suzanna C., Ezra H., Oliver A., Annie L., Carrie V., and Ora E. Mr. Honnold is a Republican, a Mason in high standing, and a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church, always taking an active part in the enterprises of the church, believing in and living up to its doctrines and usages.

PHILIP B. HONNOLD, farmer, Kansas Town- ship, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Hocking County, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1849, the son of James and Eliza Honnold, and in 1854 was brought to Kansas Township, Edgar County, by his parents, who settled about three miles north- east of the village of Kansas. The subject of this sketch remained on the parental home- stead until 1875, when he purchased 120 acres of land, adding to the same until he now owns 360 acres and devotes his attention to general farming and stock-raising. On September 16. 1875, Mr. Honnold was married to Sarah A. Downey, daughter of James and Martha Dow- ney, of Westfield, Ill., and to them have been born six children, viz .: Winifield J. (deceased), Fred (deceased), Charles Edgar, Della, Almeda, and Eliza May. In political views he is a Prohibitionist, and in the cam- paign of 1904 was the candidate of his party for State Senator from the Twenty-second Dis- trict. In church relations he is a Methodist.

RICHARD HONNOLD (deceased) was born of German parentage in Lowden County, Va., in 1812, and when three years of age was brought by his parents to Muskingum County, Ohio. In 1831 he was married to Hannah Brad-

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ford, and they became the parents of ten chil- dren, viz .: James L., John R., Jefferson H., Hannah J., Benjamin W., Sarah A., Samuel F., Elizabeth M., Isaac A., and Mary F. Of the above named children, nine grew to years of maturity, eight married and reared families, Isaac A. dying at the age of eight years. Jef- ferson H. died in his twenty-seventh year while in the service of his country at Huntsville, Ala., in 1864, being at that time a member of Com- pany H, Fifty-ninth Regiment, Illinois Volun- teer Infantry. Benjamin W. also served in the Union army during the late Rebellion as a member of Company H, Sixty-eighth Regi- ment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Richard Honnold located with his family in Edgar County in 1855, and purchased 200 acres of land in Kansas Township. He was a black- smith by trade, but later in life engaged in farming, and at the time of his death in 1877 owned 400 acres of land. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and were also strong temperance and anti- slavery advocates.

RICHARD D. HONNOLD, retired, living at 205 East Court street, Paris, Ill., was born December 15, 1859, in Edgar County, a son of James L. and Elizabeth C. Honnold, natives of Ohio, who came to Edgar County in 1850 and now make their home in Kansas. He owns a farm of 80 acres in Shiloh Township and 180 acres in Edgar Township, as well as prop- erty in Paris. On October 2, 1884, he was united in marriage to Mollie E., a daughter of James H. and Hannah M. Payne, a sketch of whose life will be found elsewhere in this volume. Three children have been born of this union, namely, Edith M., James Ray, and Mil- dred. They also have an adopted son, William E. Mr. Honnold has served as Justice of the Peace for five years, as Postmaster of Brocton for five years; was in the implement business at Brocton for two years, and was a member of the County Central Committee from Shiloh Township. He votes the Republican ticket, being one of the leading Republicans of the county, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Paris. Socially he is affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica. Mr. Honnold spends his time at present trading and looking after his farms.

SAMUEL F. HONNOLD, farmer and stock- raiser, of Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill.,

was born May 17, 1848, in Muskingum County, Ohio, a son of Richard and Hannah Honnold. The family emigrated from Ohio to Kansas . Township in 1855, locating upon government land, upon which Samuel F. was reared to manhood and where he lived until his mar- riage, December 20, 1869, to Amanda F., daugh- ter of Jacob and Margaret Yenawine. In the early part of 1870 he purchased eighty acres of land, to which he has since added, and now owns 250 acres. He is a Prohibitionist in politics and fraternally is connected with the Kansas Lodge, No. 280, A. F. & A. M., and the Kansas Chapter No. 125, R. A. M. To Mr. and Mrs. Honnold have been born ten children, the order of their birth being as folows: Orville A., Olivia B., Amy C., Alva D., Carl E., Omar F., Lon G., Clarence H., Clarice I., and Richard J. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN A. HORNBERGER, hardware and lumber merchant, Vermilion, Ill., was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Oct. 11, 1835, the son of John and Mary Hornberger, natives of the Fatherland, who emigrated to the United States in 1847, locating in Kankakee County, Ill. In 1856 he went to Grand View Town- ship, Edgar County, but in 1861 removed to Vermilion, where he worked as contractor and builder for a number of years, gradually ex- tending his line of work until it included his present business. In 1859 Mr. Hornberger was married to Mary Hoffman, and they were the parents of two children: Mary and Kate. Mrs. Hornberger died, and in 1869 Mr. Hornberger married his second wife, Amanda Allen, and of this union there was one son, C. A. Mrs. Amanda Hornberger is now deceased. In his political opinions Mr. Hornberger is a Repub- lican, and in religious affiliations belongs to the United Brethren Church.

EUGENIO HOULT, farmer, Ross Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Marion County, W. Va., May 12, 1825, the son of Elisha and Dorothy Hoult, natives of Virginia. The fam- ily moved to Edgar County in 1832, and in 1848 the subject of this sketch located in Ross Township, on the farm where he now resides, which now consists of 520 acres. On Nov. 5, 1848, he was married to Martha H. Lowry, a native of Warren County, Ohio, who came to Edgar County in 1843, and to them four chil-

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dren were born, one of whom is now living. Mrs. Hoult died Jan. 20, 1899. In political views Mr. Hoult is a Republican.

GEORGE W. HUGHES, president of the Hughes Bank at Hume, Ill., was born in Boone County, Ky., Feb. 18, 1847. His parents were Joseph C. and Amanda Hughes, natives of Ken- tucky and residents of Boone County, Ky. His father, Joseph C., died Dec. 16, 1877. George W. Hughes worked with his father until twen- ty-four years of age, when he moved to Shiloh Township, Edgar County, Ill., where he con- ducted a rented farm for eight years. He then purchased land to which he added until he now owns 640 acres. He moved to Hume, Ill., May 1, 1891, and has since been identi- fied with that town's growth in various ways. On Nov. 4, 1890, he started the Hughes Bank in Hume, Ill., and has conducted the same successfully ever since. In September, 1897, he organized the Hume Telephone Company, of which he is now owner; he is also president and general manager of the Wabash Valley Telephone Company and the Indiana Electric Telephone Company. In politics he is a Demo- crat, and served his party as Supervisor of Shiloh Township for several terms, also as Supervisor of Young America Township, and was Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and of the Building Committee at the time the present court house was being erected. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders. On Oct. 15, 1879, Mr. Hughes was married to Miss Mary L. Wins- ton, of Boone County, Ky., and two children have been born to them-Mary and Sarah. Mrs. Hughes died Nov. 14, 1898.

JOHN F. HULS, superintendent Edgar Ceme- tery, Paris, Ill., was born in Clark County, Ky., Sept. 28, 1834, son of Paul and Terris (Clark) Huls. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood on his father's farm, obtained a good common school education, and in the spring of 1854 located in Paris, Edgar County, where he was engaged in farming until the breaking out of the Civil War, when, in 1863, he enlisted in Company H, Sixty-fourth Illi- nois Volunteer Infantry-"Yates' Sharp Shoot- ers"-and served eighteen months. He enlisted as seventh corporal and was promoted to orderly sergeant; participated in the Bat- tle of Kennesaw Mountain and the two bat-

tles in front of Atlanta, Ga. He was taken prisoner by the enemy at Bentonville, N. C., but after ten days' imprisonment was sent to Maryland, St. Louis and Camp Butler, Sanga- mon County, Ill., and returned to Edgar County after the close of the war. On Dec. 13, 1855, Mr. Huls was married to Ellen Hurst, daughter of Thomas Hurst, a farmer and early settler of Edgar County, and of this union ten children were born, five of whom-Joseph, Thomas, William, Addie, and Nettie are now living. On March 1, 1872, Mr. Huls was appointed by the Board of Directors Superin- tendent of Edgar Cemetery, a position he has since filled with much satisfaction to all con- cerned. Socially he is a member of the G. A. R. and Knights of Honor; is a member of the Christian Church, and in political views is a Republican.

HON. A. J. HUNTER, ex-member of Con- gress, was born in Greencastle, Ind., Dec. 17. 1831, the son of John and Nancy Hunter, na- tives of Tennessee, who came to Edgar County

A. J. HUNTER.

in 1832. The subject of this sketch grew to maturity on his father's farm and obtained his elementary education in the public schools. In 1854 he was admitted to the bar, and has

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since practiced his profession in Edgar County. In 1864 he was elected State Senator, serving until 1868. He served as County Judge seven years, being elected to that office in 1884, and in 1892 was elected Congressman-at-large, serving two terms. In political views he is a Democrat, and has always been a leading fac- tor in the councils of his party. Fraternally he is a member of the Masonic order, and in religious belief is a member of the Christian Church. In 1858 Mr. Hunter was married to Nannie E. Fisher, who died in March, 1894. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hun- ter-Annie M. and Norah F. (deceased).

JOSEPH D. HUNTER, president of Citizens' National Bank, Paris, Ill., was born in Hun- ter Township, Edgar County, July 14, 1849, the son of Spencer K. and Amy ( Williams) Hunter. He was engaged in general farm- ing, stock raising and dealing in stock in Hun- ter Township until 1892, when he located in Paris. Politically he is a Democrat, and in 1898 was elected County Treasurer, serving four years. In 1902 he assisted in organizing the Citizens' National Bank, and was elected president of the same. On Oct. 1, 1874, he was married to Ella Groves, of Vermilion County, Ind., and to them six children have been born: Colletts, Florence, Lum, Callie, Maude (deceased), and Blanche (deceased). Mr. Hunter is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, in which he has served as super- intendent of the Sunday-school for the past eleven years.

WILLIAM HURST, who for more than half a century has occupied and owned the same farm in Ross Township, Edgar County, was born in Brown County, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1829, the son of Benedict and Elizabeth Hurst, na- tives of Kentucky. Mr. Hurst came to Edgar County in 1847, and to Ross Township in 1851, when he settled on the farm which he has since. by subsequent additions, increased to 590 acres, upon which he has been engaged in general farming and stock raising. In politi- cal sentiment he is a Republican, but has never sought nor been willing to accept official rec- ognition. On April 15, 1852, he was married to Mary O. Bacon, who died Nov. 26, 1855, leaving one son, Erastus, who was born Sept. 6, 1853. His second marriage occurred Aug. 20, 1865. with Sarah Ellen Foutz, who died

June 21, 1866. On Sept. 21, 1870, Mr. Hurst married his third wife, Sarah A. Baldin, and of this union there were three children, viz .: Anna M., born June 7, 1871, and on Oct. 8, 1890, was married to Theodore G. Smith; died Sept. 19, 1893; Cora E., born Sept. 12, 1876, married on Dec. 28, 1896, to Howard L. Smith, and they have five children-Victor, Kate, Willis, Lena, and Francis; Rose M., born March 23, 1881, married Jan. 23, 1902, to Rob- ert Wyatt, and they have one son, Raymond.

EDWARD R. HUTTON, merchant, Kansas, Ill., was born in Grand View Township, Edgar County, Ill., Oct. 29, 1855, the son of W. H. and Margaret E. Hutton. He came to Kansas in 1874, and the following seven years he spent as a clerk in the mercantile establishment of Boyer, Sefton & Boyer, but in 1881, in part- nership with W. C. Pinnel, established his pres- ent business, which has been a successful ven- ture. On Sept. 2, 1880, he was married to Miss Ella N. Decker, daughter of J. K. and Mary E. Decker, of Charleston, Ill., and two children-Kate F. and Edward D .- have been born to them. In political views Mr. Hutton is a Republican; has served as Alderman of Kansas eight years and as Clerk of the School Board three years. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

ABRAHAM L. HYBARGER .- A resume of the agricultural upbuilders of Symmes Town- ship, Edgar County, must needs include the name of Abraham L. Hybarger, the owner of a valuable farm of 200 acres, and extensively engaged in general farming, cattle and Shrop- shire sheep raising. Mr. Hybarger is a native son of the township which now profits by his industry, and his birth occurred Sept. 3. 1855. His parents, Abraham and Margaret G. (Cass) Hybarger, were married in Indiana and came to Edgar County in the early '40s, locat- ing on the farm where the father combined general farming and stock raising with the application of the carpenter's trade, which he had learned in his youth in Indiana. The carpenter and his wife became the parents of twelve children, Abraham L. being tenth in order of birth. Abraham the elder died in 1887, his wife surviving him until 1900. Abra- ham L. Hybarger was reared on the home farm, and when opportunity offered attended the sub- scription schools of Edgar County. On Nov.

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21, 1878, he married Rose M. Tremble, born and reared in Kentucky, and to them have been born six children: Frank, who married Myr- tle See, daughter of Dr. J. B. See; Chester, George, Gretchen, Bell Turner, and Dolly, who died in infancy. Mr. Hybarger is a Democrat, and has served as a member of the School Board. Fraternally he is identified with the Paris Lodge No. 77, A. F. & A. M., and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a mem- ber of the Christian Church, and was one of the principal promoters in the upbuilding of the church of that denomination at Bell Ridge. In 1887, '88, and '89 Mr. Hybarger was the most extensive grower of broomcorn in Edgar County.

ARNOLD C. JENKINS, builder and con- tractor, was born in Symmes Township, Edgar County, Ill., June 3, 1867, a son of Luther and Mahulda (Massie) Jenkins, the former, a retired farmer, living in Paris, Ill., was born in Mercer County, Ky., June 20, 1841, and reared on a farm. He was married Feb. 24, 1854, to Miss Mahulda Massie, who died in 1888. Nine children were born to them, as follows: Arnold C., Annie L., Flavius O., Ida M., Ella M., William I., Matthew H., Luther W .. and Florence. During the Civil War Luther Jenkins enlisted as a private in Com- pany F, Fourth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and served, in all, over four years, during which time he was promoted successively to First Sergeant, Orderly Sergeant, and Second Lieutenant. He was transferred to Company C of the same regiment, of which company he was appointed Captain, and participated in the following battles: Will Springs, Siege of Corinth, Mission Ridge, Nashville, and Chicka- mauga, being wounded in the latter engage- ment. At the close of the war he came to Edgar County, and in 1885 became Superin- tendent of the Poor Farm, holding that posi- tion for four years. While residing in Symmes Township he was Postmaster, express, and station agent at Oliver. Politically he is a Democrat. Arnold C. Jenkins spent his youth on his father's farm, receiving his education in the common schools. In 1889 he learned the carpenter trade under Alexander Barton, and in 1898 commenced in business for him- self. The following year he formed a part- nership with John Bennefield and together they conduct a large and increasing business, the

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois and history of Edgar County, Part 143

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn Publication date: 1905 Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Number of Pages: 876

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn
Publication date: 1905
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell
Number of Pages: 876