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THE MANDOLIN CLUB
HE Mandolin Club was organized in the spring of 1903, with Mrs. C. N. Vincent leader. It was composed of ladies, most of the mem- bers being members of Mrs. C. N. Vincent's music class. They fur- nished music for many ocasions. Two recitals were given, one in the M. E. church and one in the Presbyterian church. The second leader was Miss Dayse Jackson. Mr. Bushy drilled the club once a week during Miss. Jackson's leadership. July 4, 1904, the Mandolin club went to Manley to- furnish the music for the day. Their fee was $15, which went toward pay- ing Mr. Bushy. Allie Douglas was the third leader. In August, 1904, the Mandolin club furnished music for the Firemen's picnic. The club con- tinued for about four years, furnishing music and helping to lift the amuse- ments of Bardolph to a higher plane.
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CREAMERY PICNIC
HE first shipment of cream from Bardolph was made in February, 1905, by Phillip Doll and L. J. Spangler to N. O. Crissey, of the Avon Creamery. During the following year the patrons increased to twelve. A picnic for social purposes was planned and on August 15, 1906, the twelve patrons and their friends came together in the Spangler Grove. Mr. Crissey furnished the ice cream and the patrons the dinner. It was such a success that the second creamery picnic was planned in the fall of 1907, consisting of twenty-three patrons and their friends. No picnic was held in 1908. In the fall of 1909, the third creamery picnic was held, with an increased number of patrons and the usual dinner. In the af- ternoon Mrs. Crissey entertained with several readings. This year they organized themselves into an association. Mr. L. J. Spangler was elected president and Mrs. D. S. Heck, secretary, the president having power to appoint the necessary committee for the following year. In 1910, Mr. Crissey issued invitations for the picnic to those shipping cream and to those interested in shipping cream. A fine program was rendered and a very enjoyable day was spent. The creamery picnic had now become an annual affair. The fifth creamery picnic was held August 24, 1911. It was well attended, the larger majority of the farmers having become cream shippers. Excellent refreshments were served. The program was interesting and well-carried out. Mr. Crissey gave a talk on the advantages of selling cream, in labor saving and money making. Mr. Opp was appointed pres- ident for the coming year with power to make all necessary arrangements for the picnic.
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EDITORS OF BARDOLPH HISTORY
ARCHIE OLIVER HECK
Son of D. S. and Matilda Heck, was born Sept. 30, 1887, near Bardolph, where he has lived practically all of his life. His father being a farmer, Archie helped on the farm in the summers and attended schools during the winters, graduating from the Bardolph High School in the class of 1905, after which he spent three years in Hedding College and two years as teacher of the school at New Philadelphia. At present time he is in Hedding finishing his college course, also doing some tutoring in the col- lege. He has been superintendent of the M. E. Sunday School, which greatly prospered under his wise administration for the past two years. He is a true Christian, loyal to his church and faithful in his duties. He is a member of the Tri State Lodge, also the A. F. and A. M.
HENRY A. MAXWELL
Was born in Harrison County, Ohio, on October 28, 1845. In 1859, the family having been bereft of husband and father by death, the mother and seven children moved to Industry where the parents of the former resided. The subject of this sketch spent the days of his later boyhood at farm work in Eldorado Township. At the age of 18, he began teaching school, first teaching the Coloma school in Eldorado Township. He taught later at various points throughout the county. In 1877 he was elected County Su- perintendent of Schools of McDonough County, serving one term of four years, and an additional year, on account of a change of the law fixing the term of the office to begin at a period one year in advance of the expiration of the former term. Mr. Maxwell located in Bardolph in 1874, teaching the first school in the present Bardolph school building. He has served as supervisor, town clerk and justice of the peace of Macomb Township, oc- cupying the last named position at the present time. For many years he has served as secretary of Bardolph Lodge, No. 572, A. F. and A. M., and has also served a number of years as village clerk of Bardolph. For some 18 years he has been connected, editorially, with the Bardolph News. In 1867, Mr. Maxwell was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Kee, of El- dorado Township, who died in March, 1896. To this union were born these children, all of whom are now living: Mrs. Gertrude Gregory, of near Bardolph, Mrs. Inez A. Kite of Los Angeles, Thomas of Oklahoma City. Okla., Fred H. of Macomb, Wm. A. of Brighton, Colo., W. Kee of Peoria. Harry V. of Bardolph, Mrs. Anna M. Harris of Chicago, Bessie B. of Bar- dolph, Grover C. of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Velasco Murphy and J. Robert of Globe, Ariz. In February, of 1910, Mr. Maxwell was married to Mrs.
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Marguerite Biesecer, of Quincy. It is but fair and just for us to say that in all of Mr. Maxwell's public life, his very best service has been given. Whatever he undertakes is done promptly and in a businesslike manner. The best of satisfaction has always been given in the various offices he has held. As the editorial writer for our village paper he has won for himself and for it a place of high standing in the newspaper world. Though he is a democrat out and out, yet he is ever just and fair in regard to all those questions relative to the public welfare. Partisanism is out of his line. He states just what he believes and is large-minded enough to be fair to the other fellow and that, coupled with ability as a writer, has helped to win his success.
REV. M. S. SWISHER (Refer to Page 64)
ELSIE K. BREWBAKER
Was born Feb. 5th, 1889, near Mercersburg, Pa. With her parents she came to Illinois in 1892. She attended Kennedy's Business College and the Western State Normal. Has been engaged in school teaching since 1907.
HAROLD ELLSWORTH HECK
Was born near Bardolph, March 29, 1889. After attending the Bardolph High School two years he spent four years in Hedding College, during which time he sang in the Ocarina Quartette for two years and one year in the regular Hedding Quartette. Feb. 22, 1911, he was united in mar- riage to Miss Grace McGaan of Altona, Ill. At present time he is engaged in farming, three miles east of Bardolph.
ARCHIE M. BEAL
Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Beal, was born Dec. 6, 1886. Attended the Bardolph High School from which he graduated in 1905. He is now en- gaged in farming. He is a member of the M. E. church and also of its Official Board. Fraternally he is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge and the degree staff also of the M. W. A.
NATALIE SMICK
Was born July 29, 1886, in Mound Township, McDonough County, Illinois. Her parents were James C. and Lois I. Smick. In 1890 she moved to near Friend, Neb., with her parents. In 1893 she returned to Bushnell, Ill., where she attended the public school. In 1903 she moved to Bardolph, and in 1905 graduated from the Bardolph High School. She taught school for.
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one year, and during the next attended the Valparaiso University. Return- ing home she taught school for two years, and then re-entered Valparaiso, where she is continuing her college work.
AUDRE E. SMICK
Was born Sept. 5, 1887, in Mound Township, McDonough County Illinois. Parents were Jas. C. and Lois I. Smick. In 1890 she moved to near Friend, Neb., with her parents; 1893 returned to Bushnell, Ill., where she attended the public schools; 1903, moved to Bardolph, Ill .; 1905 graduated from the Bardolph High School. Taught school one year and during the next attended Valparaiso University. Returning home she taught school the next year and then entered the Western Illinois State Normal, and is now taking the Senior year at that school.
LENA FULLMER
Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Fullmer, was born near London Mills, Aug. 12, 1890. When five years of age she removed with her parents to near Bardolph in the spring of 1895. After attending the public school, she entered the Illinois Western State Normal at Macomb, where she at- tended for three years. Lena is a member of the M. E. church and at present time is president of the Epworth League.
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OUR BARDOLPH BOYS
HARRY DYER JACKSON
Was born in Colchester, Illinois, August 8, 1863. At the age of two years his parents moved to Bardolph, Ill., his father, N. H. Jackson, entering into the mer- cantile business in which he con- tinued for 40 years. At the age of 8 years, Mr. Jackson began to study music under the very efficient teacher, Emil Motschi- mann, a resident of Macomb, Il1. His progress was marked, show- ing unusual talent for music. He entered the Illinois Conser- vatory of Music at Jacksonville, Ill., graduating with honors in pianoforte in June, 1888. Mr. Jackson did private teaching un- til September, 1890. He then entered the Boston, Mass., Con- servatory of Music, completing the full course in pianoforte and pipe organ in June, 1892. In Sept, of same year, he was elect- ed musical director and teacher of pianoforte and pipe organ of HARRY D. JACKSON the Geneseo, Ill., Conservatory of Music. In June, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Maude Wilson (who was born and reared in Bardolph, Ill.), in Afton, Iowa, where Miss Wilson was musical di- rector and teacher of pianoforte and voice in the Afton Conservatory of Music. Miss Wilson was born and reared in their home town of Bardolph. Possessing unusual talent for music she began the study of music with the same teacher as Mr. Jackson. In 1899, she entered the Oberlin Con- servatory of Music. In June, 1892, she graduated from the Boston Con- servatory of Music with honors in the same year as Mr. Jackson. After their marriage they continued their tutoring in the Geneseo Conservatory
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of Music until 1897, when they returned to Boston for post graduate work in the New England Conservatory of Music, graduating in 1898, and post graduated and degreed in June, 1900. After several years' teaching in Boston, they purchased the Quincy, Ill., Conservatory of Music in 1902. In this school their success was phenomenal. In May, 1905, they sailed for Europe where they enjoyed a season of study in Paris and Berlin. On account of overwork, later they disposed of their school in Quincy. After one year traveling and concert work in the West, they located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they have established a school of music known as the Cedar Rapids College of Music. Mr. Jackson is director and leader of piano and pipe organ, also organist and chorister in the first Congregational church. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson rank first in their profession in piano, pipe organ and voice culture. They have one daughter, Miss Mildred Lucile Jackson, born in Geneseo, Ill., April 27, 1896. Miss Lucile is an excellent pianist and considered a child prodigy. From everywhere they have been received with words of highest praise for the work and talent of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. We are proud to recognize the worth in our Bardolph boys and girls, and these two, by hard and continuous work, deserve much.
DR. RALPH HANSON
Son of Amaziah and Eliza (Fryback) Hanson, was born near Adair, Ill., Dec. 2, 1866. He graduated from the Bardolph High school in the class of 1883, and from the Macomb Normal College in 1885. He spent three years teaching in the country schools. He studied medicine with Dr. H. B. Sikes of Bardolph and later at the Rush Medical College, from which he graduated in March, 1890. He located in Lewistown, Ill., where he prac- ticed medicine until 1902. He removed to Spokane, Wash, where he has since practiced. He is one of our Bardolph boys of whom we always speak with pride. He has one child, Ellen Marie, born in Lewistown, May 14, 1894.
HARRY G. OGDEN
Was born in England, Sept. 8, 1882. He attended the Bardolph schools, after which he went to Kansas City and began working for the O. K. Roofing Co. After a short time they transferred him to Topeka and then to Oklahoma City, where he is now foreman of the Company.
CONWELL W. SMICK
One of our splendid young men, was born near Bushnell, April 1, 1880. He is a graduate of the Bushnell High School; also attended the old Wes- tern Normal at that place. He is an engineer by profession, and also a member of the M. E. church and also a worthy member of the A. F. & A. M., and I. O. O. F. lodges.
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CHARLES L. CLEVELAND
Son of Wm. and Eliza Cleveland, was born at Ripley, Brown County, Sept. 15th, 1868. His father was a potter by trade and came to Bardolph in 1870 and established a pottery. In '78 he went to Bushnell. Charles got his early schooling at Bardolph and Bushnell. After stopping school he worked several years at the waterworks construction. In 1895 he entered a dental college in Kansas City and graduated in '98. He began practice at Louisiana, Mo., and afterwards removed to Roodhouse, where he con- tinued his practice for five years. In the spring of 1904, he came to Bush- nell, where he bought out Dr. Morrow.
He was united in marriage with Miss Grace H. Pierson on the 29th day of December, 1898, the winter after his graduation.
Charles is an excellent workman and his business is almost too great for him, giving him no spare time to himself.
CHARLES L. HARRIS
Present superintendent of our Presbyterian Sunday School, was born on the farm, a few miles west of town, in 1883, on the 12th day of February. After a few years here, he came with the family into town. Here he re- ceived his education. Charlie was always a hard worker and did any kind of work he could get. About 10 years ago he began working in the department store for R. F. Blythe. His diligent service and strict attention to business has brought him promotion, and at present he has complete charge of the grocery and hardware departments, doing all the ordering for them. He is a very enterprising young man, having had one fine res- idence erected here in town. After selling that, he bought two older prop- erties and has made extensive improvements on each. Charlie's specialty is in the collection of old curios, of which he has a great number, some being secured while he was out west during 1906 and 1907. He has always been an active church and Sunday School worker, being elected Sunday School superintendent for the first time about 1900, and serving ever since, with the exception of a year or so when he was in the west. He is also re- membered as one of the organizers of the "Christian Men's Club," which did such splendid work among the boys a few years ago.
HOWARD SWITZER
Oldest son of G. A. Switzer, was born Aug. 9th. 1883. He is a graduate of the Gem City Business College and is now at work in a post office at Los Angeles, Cal.
CLARENCE FOWLER
The oldest son of Chas. Fowler, was born Nov. 15th, 1888. He is a grad- uate of Bardolph High School and is now a fireman of the St. Louis di- vision of the C. B. & Q., with headquarters at Beardstown.
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JOHN KARL JACKSON
JOHN K. JACKSON
choir positions in several Boston churches.
Son of John M. and Mary J. Jackson, at present Director of the Macomb Conservatory of Music, was born and raised in Bardolph, and lived there until his sixteenth year. Af- ter completing the work of the public schools, he removed with his parents to Abing- don, Ill., where he attended Hedding College, graduating with the class of 1899. He subsequently received his A. M. from that institution. Af- ter a year of vocal study at Knox Conservatory, he en- tered Harvard University, at the same time carrying on musical study with prominent teachers in Boston. He re- ceived his degree from Har- vard in 1904. While there, his musical ability received recognition, and he sang in both University choir and Glee Club, besides holding
Immediately after graduation, Prof. Jackson accepted a position as teacher of Singing and Public Speaking in Lebanon Valley College, Pa., where he taught successfully for two years. The summer of 1906 was spent in Europe, in vocal study with the eminent master, William Shakes- peare. of London. After a year at the head of the Vocal Department of Tarkio College, Mo., he came to Macomb, and as an outgrowth of his studio work there, established the Macomb Conservatory of Music, which has already become so favorably known in this section of the country, and which is beginning its fourth successful year. The Conservatory employs six teachers, Prof. Jackson being Director of the school, as well as teacher of Voice and Modern Languages. In addition to his teaching, he finds time for both choir and concert work, and is constantly striving for self- improvement-last summer having been spent in travel and study in Eu- rope. His success is the result of painstaking work and application to his chosen profession, and is another example of a Bardolph boy who has "made good."
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HARRY V. MAXWELL
Business manager of the News, was born Jan. 9th, 1881. At the age of 13 years, he graduat- ed from the Bardolph schools in the class of '94, being the young- est graduate ever graduated from the school. After a time he taught school for a year and then bought and published the Chapin Record at Chapin, Ill., later disposing of this he en- gaged in newspaper work at Smithfield for a few months and then returned to the News office in Bardolph, where he has since worked. Besides being mana- ger of the News, he has engaged extensively in the real estate business, being a member of the Maxwell Real Estate Agency firm. He was united in mar- riage June 4th, 1900, with Miss Lou Vorhes at St. Louis ; Miss HARRY V. MAXWELL Managing Editor of "The News" Vorhes being a daughter of J. H. Vorhes, a former resident of Bardolph and McDonough County. Two children bless the union, Glenn Vorhes Maxwell, aged 9 years, and Martha Louise Maxwell, aged 1 year. Harry V. held the office of town clerk for a year and at present is serving his third term as police magistrate of our village. He is a member of the M E. church and a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge.
GROVER C. MAXWELL
Was born Feb. 3, 1886. He attended the Bardolph schools, after which he worked on the Yukon Sun at Yukon, Okla. Later he taught in the public schools for a year, attending J. H. Hendrickson's School of Tele- graphy mornings and evenings. Completing the course, he began work for the C. B. & Q., attaining the position of Assistant General Agent, with headquarters at Cincnnati. At present he holds a lucrative position as trav- eling freight agent, covering the Southern states. His headquarters are at Birmingham, Ala. Grover is a member of the M. E. church and one of the many Bardolph boys who are making good in the world.
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JAMES H. FOSTER
Now County Clerk of McDonough County, was born on a farm, one and a half miles south of Bardolph. May 21, 1878. His father, Wm. H. Foster, was a Union soldier in the Civil War and died when "Jim" was eight years old. He worked on the farm near Bardolph until about eight years ago, when securing a job with the Macomb By-Stander, he removed there with his mother and sister and lived with them until his marriage with Miss Mae Ham- ilton in April, 1909. In the fall of 1910 "Jim" was elected to the office which he now holds. He is a hard worker, alive and useful and is making our county a splendid clerk, a fact that his home town is proud of.
JAMES H. FOSTER
WILLIAM THROCKMORTON
Who is now owner of one of the best meat markets in Bushnell, Ill., was born Sept. the 12th, 1860, in Ross County, Ohio. His father was a farmer and farming is what "Will" worked at until he was 24 years old. In 1887 he came to Pardolph and entered the meat market in partnership with N. G. Casner. He continued in business here till 1900 Meanwhile he had met and been united in marriage with Miss Nora Davis of the same place.
Going from here to Prairie City, he engaged in the same business with Ed. Birch for nine years, when he moved to Bushnell, locating in a meat market on West Main St., where he still continues. His place of activity is very modern and up-to-date, while "Will" is a very pro- gressive manager for such a concern.
WM. THROCK MORTON
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W. KEE MAXWELL
Was born Jan. 12, 1879. He attended the Bardolph High school and gradu- ated in the class of '94. In 1895 he bought a half interest in the News, which he published for a year, then went to Kane, Ill., where he established and edited the Kane Telegram. In 1899 he sold out and went to Smith- field where he bought and edited the Smithfield Sun, which he ran until 1901, then removing to Oneida, Ill., he established the Oneida News which he published until about a year ago. Also during his stay in Oneida he contrib- uted considerable to other papers and magazines. At present time he is a contributing editor to the Peoria Her- ald-Transcript, Peoria, Ill. W. Kee might be called the "Bard" of Bardolph. being a poet of no little distinction and a writer of no passing eminence, being W. KEE MAXWELL original in thought and unique in style. He was married to Miss Alma Bur- nett, of Kane, Ill., which union has given birth to one son, Burnett Kee, aged 11 years. He is a member of several fraternal orders.
CHARLES N. VINCENT
Was born at Industry. Ill., Sept. 20th, 1875. Going to Bardolph with his parents at an early age, he lived there till he was seven years old, when his mother died. He went west then with his grand-parents, the Mer- rits, but after four years came back and lived with his Aunt, Mary E. Booth. At 13 years of age he worked for Booth & Jackson in the mercantile business and later for Booth, where he remained until 22 years old and entered business for himself at Marietta. In 1900 he returned to Bardolph, entering the meat mar- ket and grocery, but being burned out in 1902, he removed to Annawan, Ill., and later to Rainah, Colo., where he bought a ranch and where with his family he now resides.
CHAS. N. VINCENT
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EDWARD L. (ROSS) HENDRICKS
Son of E. H. Hendricks, was born March 19, 1883. He attended the schools of this place until sixteen years of age, when he entered a school of telegraphy at Des Moines, Iowa, after which he began working for the C. B. & Q. R. R. as an agent and telegraph operator. He is now agent at Ipava.
THOMAS MAXWELL
Was born Jan. 22, 1873. After attending the Bardolph schools, he entered the Creston Business College, at Creston, Iowa, also Brown's Business College, at Galesburg, graduating from each. After finishing his educa- tion, he became bookkeeper for a lumber company at Creston, Iowa, later removing to Duncombe, Iowa, where he engaged in the lumber business for himself. This he was obliged to give up after a few years, owing to the ill health of his daughter, Lucile, and about a year ago removed to Okla- homa City, Okla., where he has charge of the Gloyd Lumber Co's business. While at Duncombe, Iowa, he held several public offices of trust. In 1895 he was married to Miss M'abel Eaton, of Duncombe, Iowa. Two children bless the home, Laura Lucile, aged 14, and Mabel Eaton, aged 4. He is a member of several secret societies.
CLARENCE W. DUNCAN
Son of Henry Duncan, was born Sept. 25th, 1882. He finished the course prescribed by the Bardolph schools, and has been in the employ of the C. B. & Q. R. R. for about eight years, being at present time first man in line for section foreman, and foreman at the present time. He is a Mas- ter Mason and a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge. A steady and indus- trious young man ; also at present a member of the town board.
HARRY V. MARKHAM
The popular rural mail carrier out of Bardolph, was born Oct. 23, 1888. He received most of his education at the Decker school, altho later he at- tended the Table Grove High school for a short time. Harry believes in being up-to-date, and when the roads are in condition goes over his route in a fine Reo automobile roadster. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Markham, and is an exemplary young man.
VIVIAN ULMONT BLYTHE
Son of R. F. and Frances L. Blythe, was born in Macomb Dec. 21, 1892. Coming to Bardolph with his parents he attended the Bardolph schools, later attending Brown's Business College at Galesburg, from which he graduated in the class of 1911. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and one of our estimable young men. At present he is bookkeeper in the Bardolph Department Store, owned and operated by his father.
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WM. A. OGDEN
Born in Bardolph the 10th of March, 1885, finished the schools of Bar- dolph. Afterwards farmed with his father and then became an employe of the C. B. & Q., being at the present time a conductor, with headquarters at Beardstown. He married Hazel Freed of Bushnell, the 10th of March, 1907.
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