History of Cook County, Illinois From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Part 177

Author: Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), 1839-1900
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago : A.T. Andreas
Number of Pages: 875

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ent business. Ile was elected a member of the school board of District No. 6, and was president for three years, He built at that time the school-house which bears his name. Mr. Buckley is a member of the A. O. 11., No. 27, and is business secretary of his lodge.

CHARLES CALDWELL, M. D., physician and surgeon, is a native of Essex County, Mass., born In ts4t. Ile received his preparatory education at Phillips Academy. Andover, Mass In May, 1862, he enlisted in the army, joining the Rhode Island Cav- alry, 7th Squadron, serving for some five months, after which he returned to Dartmouth College, and graduated in the summer of 1864. In the fall of the same year, after attending a course of medical lectures, he was appointed Surgeon's Steward in charge of the gunboat "Honduras," of the East Gulf Squadron, on which he served until the close of the war. Hle then continued his medical studies, graduating from Harvard University in 1867, whence he went to Exeter, N. 11 .. where he remained until 1868, when he came to Chicago and practiced about a year. Ile then went to I.a Salle, III., from there to Labette County, Kan., remaining in the Southwest until 1880, and finally located in the town of Lake, where he has since practiced his profession. Besides his regular practice the Doctor is one of the attending physicians at the South Side Dispensary. He is a member of the Mizpah Lodge A. F. & A. M.

D. L., CARMICIIAEL, attorney at law, was born at Arcadia, Wayne County. N. Y., in 1843,and when young his parents moved to Michigan. Ile began business life as a teacher in the schools of Grand Ledge, Mich., following that occupation for a short time only. In August, 1864, he enlisted in the 7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and was mustered out in July, 1865, after which he again taught school, and during vacations read law with the Ilon. John W. Longyear, of Lansing, Mich. He came to Chicago in the fall of 1867, and attended the Union Law School, graduating there- from in 1868, and was at that time admitted to the Bar. Mr. Car- michael has built up quite an extensive practice. He made his home in Hyde Park for some five years, and while residing there took an active interest in municipal affairs, and was chairman of the Citizens' Association of Ilyde Park during the year 1377. In March, 1879, Mr. Carmichael moved into the town of Lake. He is an active worker in local politics, is a strong Republican, and a member of Cook County Central Committee. Ile was for several years specially employed by the town of Lake to prosecute criminal cases, and in May, 1882, was appointed for one year Public l'rose- cutor for the town, and has made a reputation as a successful ad- vocate. lle is a member of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of H lonor,and has held the office of Grand Dictator since April, 1883. is a member of Whittier Pow, G. A. R., No, 7, and was for a term Commander of that body. Ile is also a member of Court Enter- prise. I. O. F., No. 36, and waselected at Danville in February, 1883, a member of the Board of Directors of the High Court of the 1. O. F. of the United States,

GEORGE 1. CHATFIELD, foreman of carpenter depart- ment of C., R. I. & I'. K. R. shops, was born at Tunbridge, Ver- mont, in 1844, and when very young his parents moved to Lock- port, N. Y., and later to Springfield, Mass., where he learned the carpenter trade. After completing his apprenticeship, he came West, locating at Davenport, Iowa, in 1863, and at that time enter- ed the emplay of the C., R. I. & P. R. R. Co. in the car buikling shops. In 1869 he came to Cook County, III., located in the town of Lake, and since that period has filled the position of foreman in the carpenter department in the company's shops at this place. Mr. Chattield has always taken an active interest in municipal af- fairs. Ile was, in April, 1881, elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the town of lake, and re-elected in 1883. During 1882 he was President of the Board, and has for the past three years, also in connection with his Trusteeship, been Water Com- missioner of the town of Lake. .

REV. ZENAS COLMAN, deceased, was born in Geneseo County, N. Y., in 1820, his father being a Baptist minister ; here he spent his boyhood, and in 1840, when twenty years of age, re- moved to Michigan, where he commenced farming. During his ten years of farm experience he made frequent trips to the Lake Superior country in the capacity of surveyor, In ts50, when thirty years of age, he united with the Baptist Church at Mt. Vernon. Mich., being baptized by the Rev. Sylvanus Taft, of that place. The next Sabbath he preached his first sermon, and continued pas- tor of that Church for five years. From Mt. Vernon he removed to Rochester, Mich., where he was pastor of a Church for two years. From here he went to Ottawa, Ill., where he remained pastor of the same Church twelve years. At Ottawa the Church made a great stride under his ministry, and during this time a fine church was built, and the day it was dedicated not a dollar remained to be paid upon it, which clearly demonstrated the business qualification of the man. Hle then removed to the Rock Island car shops, and in com- pany with A. C. I'rout, who died a few months ago, purchased and

subdivided a tract of land there. This being in t867-68, the County Normal School excitement soon drew him into public affairs, and in the spring of the latter year he was elected a director of this school district, and from that time continued to be a choice of the people, and was a member of the Board of Education at the time of his death. For several years he had been president of the buard, and only withdrew from the position on account of falling health in April last. From 1871 to 1875 he hekl the im- portant position of Supervisor of the town of Lake, and to this position he devoted his entire time and talents. In the fall of 1573 The Holly water-works project began to occupy the attention of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Colman, then Supervisor, believed that the time had come to put In the works, and he bent his entire strength to the furtherance of this end. The history of the Holly water system is familiar to all. To the wonderful energy of Mr. Colman is due the fact of its existence and untold blessings in the town to-lay. It is a grander monument to the memory than a mountain of hewn granite. During all these years Mr. Colman had been troubled with a cancerous affection upon his face and weakness of the lungs, and frequently his health was so poor that he was unable to attend to the duties of his office. Zenas C'olman was a man like whom the world stands in need of many. Energetic, true, without malice, long suffering and faithful to the end Ile died (Irtober 5. 1875. Ile was married at Geneva, Ohio, in 18at. to Naomi Webb, of that place. She still resides in the town of Lake with her daughter, Mrs. Edward Fogg : and she also has one son, Martin A. Colman, druggist, of thicagn.

A. 1 .. CORY, physician and surgeon, was born at Adrian, Mich., in t85t, and educated in the high school of that place. In 1860 he studied medicine at Bennett Medical College, graduating in 1871. Hle practiced on the West Side until after the great fire of same year, and his was the first doctor's office, burned at that time, after which he immediately began the practice of his profession in the town of Lake, where he has built up a large practice. For three years he was local surgeon of the L. S. & M. S. R. R .. resigning in t874 to give more attention to his private practice. lle organized in September, 1880, the Health Department of the town of Lake, and was appointed Deputy Health Commissioner. and had full charge of the department up to May, 1883. Ile is a charter member of Mystic Star lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 758, and was elected Master of the same in December. 1882.

V. P. CORY, Justice of the Peace, was born at Seneca County, N. V., November 16, 1829, and when young moved to Washtenaw County, Mich., where he was employed in saw mills, and also learned the trade of carriage-maker at Saline, Mich. In 1847 he enlistedl in the tst Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and served seven months during the Mexican War, after which he was employed at his trade in Michigan. About 1863 he entered the employ of the L. S. & M. S. R. K, in their shops at Adrian, Mich., and six years later came to C'hieago as foreman of the company's freight car repair shops, which position he filled up to January 1. 1877. Mr. Cory has resided in the town of Lake since 1872 ; in 1875 he was elected a member of the Board of Trustees. In the spring of 1877 he was elected Justice of the Peace for a term of four years and re-elected in t8St. Ile is a member of Mystic Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of this place.

FRED. D. CUMMINGS, manufacturer of carriages, plat- form trucks, etc., is a native of Tonawanda, N. Y., born in 1848. Ile was reared in Ontario, Canada, where he learned the trade of blacksmith, working there'and in various cities of the States. Com- ing to Chicago in 1870 he was employed as blacksmith until Sep- tember, 1880, when he removed to the town of Lake, where he es- tablished his present business, in a small way, yet by close atten- tion and a thorough knowledge of his businew he has attained much success, now having in place of his small shop, a large, com- modious one, with departments for blacksmithing, carriage trim- ming, painting and woodwork,. employing some twenty-right men. lle is a member of the 1. O. F., A. O. U. W. and S. K.

THOMAS DOUGHTY, of Thomas Doughty & Son, dealers in groceries, flour and feed, was born in Portland, Me., in 1835, and there learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed some years in the shops of the Grand Trunk Railway. In 1870 he came to Cook County and located in Chicago, entering the employ of the R. I. & P. R. R. shops as blacksmith, Two and a half years later he removed to the town of Lake, and in 1873 engaged in the grocery business. In addition to this he has a livery business. Mr. Doughty in politics is a Republican.

JOSEPHI E. DUNN, dealer in flour, feed, etc., is a son of James Dunn, who came to Chicago at a very early day, and for many years carried on a very large milk Imisiness. The subject of this sketch was born in Chicago in 1859, and a few years later his parents moved to the town of Lake. For some years he assisted his father in the milk business, and in the fall of 1875 entered the employ of the C., K. I. & P. R. R. Co, and learned the trade of blacksmith, remaining in their employ some seven years. In

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March, 1883, he embarked in his present business, having a nice, new store, and Is one of the enterprising young business men of this locality. His father still resides here, and he has another son, John J. Dunn, who is a large coal merchant in the immediate vicinity.

P. J. FLYNN, of P. J. Flynn & Co., dealers in coal, was born in Ireland in 1839 Coming to America in February, 1863. he remained for a short time in Philadelphia, then went West and was employed in the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1869 he came to the town of Lake and engaged in business as a dealer in wines, liquors, etc. In August, 1582, in connection with other pursuits, he embarked in the coal business, and in April. 1883. opened his coal yards, carrying a stock of some 3,000 tons. Mr Flynn has always taken an active interest in muncipal affairs, Hle is a charter meinher of the O. A. II., Division No. 26.

H. C. GOSEWISCH, grocer, was born at Homewood, Cook Co., 111., December 6 1851, and was reared on a farm. For some time he was employed in a grocery house in Chicago. lle came to the town of Lake in May, 1882, and established his present business. He has a nice trade and a good store

JOHN LOWRIE SMITH HALL, M.D., physician and sur- geon, is a native of Fairmount, Marion Co., W. Va. born May 2, 1842. He was engaged in the retail drug business, and studied and practiced medicine in Wheeling, W. Va., for seven years prior to 1875. In the winter of 1875 he took a course of lectures in the Hospital College of Medicine, Louisville, Ky. At the close of the session he returned to Wheeling. W. Va , and continued in the practice of medicine until 1877. Hle then came to Chicago, III .. and entered Bennett Medical College, from which institution he graduated with honors in February, 1878. Keturning at the close of the session to Wheeling. W. Va., he continued the practice of medicine until August, 1881. when he moved to his present loca- tion. No. 1607 West Forty-seventh Street, Chicago, where he has established a large and lucrative practice,

BENJAMIN HAWKINS, dealer in furniture, stoves, etc., was born in Somervetshire, England, in 1847, where he learned the trade of cabinet-maker, and followed that occupation for a liveli- hood. In 186g he came to Chicago and worked at his trade as a journeyman up to 1871. when he engaged in the furniture business. This he conducted for two years, after which he followed the busi. ness of paper hanger. In May, 1879, he again embarked in the furniture business, and in September, 1883, moved his establish- ment to the town of Lake, locating at his present place of busi- ness, Mr. Hawkins carries a nice stock of stoves, furniture, etc., and also does general repairing.

LOUIS J. HERZOG, contractor and builder, was born in Ger- many August 10, 1951, and after receiving a good education he was engaged In the grocery business. In 1873 he came to Chicago, and in 1878 removed to the town of Lake. Ile worked most of the time at carpentry until, a short time after his coming to the town of Lake, he engaged in business as a contractor and builder. Mr. Herzog is a thorough mechanic and has the advantage of hav. ing a good education. lle is succeeding well, and is gradually ex- tending his operations. During the building season he employs some fifteen men. Mr. Herzog was married in Chicago September 24. 1876, to Miss Augusta Stahnke, and this union has been blessed with three children-Emma (deceaseil), Martha and Otto.

FRED HOFFMAN, dealer in hardware, stnves, etc., was born In Chicago April 3. 1859, and received his education in the schools of that city. After leaving school he learned the trade of tinner with Keene Bros., tin and sheet-iron workers, etc., and was in their employ about eight years. In 1880 he engaged in the hardware and stove business, and in April, 1832. he moved to the town of Lake. Mr. Hoffman carries a large assorted stock of goods, and does quite a business in his jobbing department, in which he em- ploys several men. lle is a young and enterprising business man. and bids fair to have a successful career, lle is a member of Inter- Ocean Council, R. A.

GEORGE W. HIOTALING, Justice of the Peace, was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., in 1835, and was educated at the Onondaga Academy and Fairmont Seminary, graduating in 1853. Hie read law at Janesville, N. Y., with E. S. Gregory, and at the Albany Law School-but he changed his mind in regard to prac- ticing law, and engaged in flour milling. During the late Rebellion he took an active part in raising funds and men for the war. Mr. llotaling came to Chicago in March, 1863, was for a time engaged In commission, flour and feel bus ness, and in the following Feb- ruary embarked in the manufacture of cast steel, in which he was engaged for three years. He then embarked in real estate business. After the great fire he engaged in contracting for the erection of stone front houses, and also acted as accountant for the settling of old accounts, etc. Mr. Hotaling is a stanch Democrat. He has made his home in the town of Lake since February, 1881, and in April of that year was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace for a four-year term. Ile is connected with the Irish National League, and is a member of the Sarsfield Branch.

ADAM HUTCHISON was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, July 14. 1847, and after receiving a good education was apprenticed for four years to the blacksmith trade, after which he worked in va- rions parts of Scotland and England as a ship and machine bleck- smith. In the spring of 1868 he came to Chicago, and was em. ployed as blacksmith at the shops of the C. & N. W. K. K. Com- pany, for some time, then with others, In 1870 he became em. ployed in the American Bridge Works, as a journeyman in the blacksmith shop-and in September, 1877, was appointed to the position of foreman of the shop. Mr. Hutchisun has had twenty two years' experience at his trade.

CHARLES JOHNSON, grocer, was born in Sweden De- cember 6, 1830, and after leaving school for thirteen years followed a seafaring life, and during seven years of that period was captain of a vessel. Mr. Johnson came to Cook County in June, 1872, and located in the town of Lake. For six years he was employed in the car building department at the shops of the C., R. I. & P. R. R. In 1878 he engaged in the grocery business at the Stock Yards,

EDWARD KERLIN, grocer, was born in Germany Septem ber 15, 1548, and there learned the trade of blacksmith. lle came to Chicago in 1973, and for seven years he worked at his trade. Mr. Kerlin has made his home In the town of Lake since 1875, and opened his present business in 1879.

JAMES LEDDY, dealer in groceries, wines and liquors, was born in Ireland in 1855 and reared on a farm. In 1871 be imml- grated to New Haven, Conn., where he was employed in a carriage factory. In 1975 Mr. Leddy came to Chicago, was employed about two years in a blacksmith shop, and in 1877 engaged in the grocery business. Two years later he purchased a lot in the town of Lake and erected a stone building, into which he moved in May, 1883. Mr. Leddy is an active, enterprising business man. Ile is a member of the Ancient Order Hibernlans, Division No. 17.

HENRY LINDSTRUM, grocer, was born in Sweden, October 19, 1842, and reared on a farm until thirteen years of age, when he went to sea, followed it for five years, and was for a time employed in the ship building yards at Birkenhead, England. In 1863 he came to New York and entered the navy, serving on the United States gunboat " Montgomery," and afterward was second Quartermaster on the United States frigate " Minnesota " for eighteen months, serving in all up to August, 1865. He then worked as a carpenter in Brooklyn, N. Y., and in the spring of 1867 came to Chicago and worked in various elevators and packing houses as a carpenter. In June, 1870, he moved to the town of Lake andl was employed as a carpenter in the shops of the C., R. I. & P. R. R. up to May. 1880, when he engaged in business as a contractor and builder, and while so engaged built Engine House No. 5, of the town of Lake. A year later he took the management of the store of the Co-operative Company of the town of 1.ake, and conducted it for thirteen months. In May, 1883, he engaged in his present business. He is one of the organizers of the Swedish M. E. Church of this place, and a member of the Board of Trustees.

JOHN LYONS, dealer in wines, liquors and cigars, was born in Ireland in March, 1848, and reared on a farm. Ile served five years in Her Majesty's Life Guards, and in 1869 rame to New York, where he resided some fifteen months. In 187t be came to Chicago and engaged in business as a retail dealer in wines, liquors and cigars, and has been engaged in that line of business ever since. In 1873 he removed to the town of Lake, and has since continued there. Mr. Lyons is an active politician and a stanch Democrat. He is a charter member of General Washington Lodge, A. O. F.

MAL.COM McMARTIN, contractor and builder, was born in the province of Ontario, Canada, in 1835, and there learned the trade of cabinet-maker. He came west to Illinois In 1863, located at Ottawa and followed his trade. llc moved to the town of Lake in 1968, was employed as a carpenter, and in 1875 began business as a contractor and builder. He is largely engaged in building dwellings and business houses, does an extensive business, and gives employment to some forty men.

GEORGE MARCHBANK was born in Bradford, England, October 31, 1821, and when very young began to earn his liveli- hood, working on railroads in various capacities, and after some years of service tilled the position of guard and then conductor. In 1854 he came to Canada, where he also followed railroading. Mr. Marchbank came to Chicago in September, 1856, and at that time entered the employ of the C., R. I. & P. R. R. Co. as a switch- man, afterward conductor, then yardmaster, and in May, 1852, was appointed foreman of the supply department at the company's shops The subject of this brief sketch has been in the employ of the C., R. 1. & P. R. R. Co. for about twenty-seven years, and is one of their oldest and most faithful employés. "He has resided in the town of Lake since October, 1883. He was formerly a resident of Hyde Park for fifteen years. He is a charter member of Mystic Star Lodge, A F. & A. M.

J. W. MARLEY, M. D., was born in Crawford County, l'enn., April 11, 1844, son of James Jackson Marley, a native of

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that State. The Doctor studied medicine at the University of l'enn. sylvania, l'hiladelphia, graduating in the class of 1866-67. lle came to Illinois in the spring of 1867, located in New Rutland, LaSalle County, and commenced the practice of medicine. Eighteen months later he went to Washburn. III., where he remained sixteen months. In 1870 he went to Chillicothe and built up a large practice. The Doctor came to Cook County in May. 1875, and located in the town of Lake, and has built up an extensive practice. During his present residence here he attended lectures at Bennett Medical Col- lege, Chicago, graduating therefrom in March, 1882. Ile is a mem- ber of the Chicago Eclectic, Medical and Surgical Society. Ile has recently invented and patented theelectro-magnetic car signais. which bids fair to be one of the most useful inventions of this na. ture ever produced.

LOUIS MERKI, clerk of the Chicago Health Department and Smoke Inspector, was born in Switzerland November 23, 1844. His father, John Mlerki, came to New York in 1851, and resided at Corning. N. Y., for several years. In September, 1855, he came to Chicago. Louis, after receiving a good education, was employed in the mercantile business as a clerk, and in 1863 engaged in the grocery business, in partnership with his father, some six years. Ile disposed of his interest in that concern, and embarked in the com- mission business, under the firm name of Noel & Merki, In April, 1871, he was appointed Ilealth Officer of the Eighteenth Ward, Chicago, and severed his connection with the commission business to give full attention to the duties of his office, which he filied for three years. He was subsequently Meat Inspector at the Kinzie- street Market for a year, after which he was again appointed clerk of the Health Department of the city for two years. . Mr. Merki was then appointed Milk Inspector for the city, filling that position for a year, after which he was again appointed clerk of the Ilealth Department, which office he has held since. In connection with his other duties Mr. Merki has also been Smoke Inspector for the past year. In 1876, when the great raid was made against the Stock Yards nuisances, he took a very active part in it. Mr. Merki is one of the oldest officers of the Chicago Health Department, and is favorably known throughout the entire community. Ilis home was burned in the great fire, since which tinte he has resided in the town of Lake.

THOMAS J. NEWBERRY was born in Sweden March 20. 1834, where he learned the trade of pattern and cabinet maker, and for six years was employed in the manufacture of mirrors, cabinet work, etc. lle came in the spring of 1365 to DeKalb, 111 .. where he worked two and one-half years as a cabinet-maker ; then movedl to Chicago and followed pattern-making. In 1969 he entered the employ of the C., R. I. & P. R. R., and followed his trade in their employ for about thirteen years ; then for a time in Chicago. Oc- tober 9. 1882, he embarked in business on his own account. Ile has an excellent reputation, and has turned out some very intricate pattern work. Mr. Newberry has resided in the town of Lake since April, 180). He is a Republican in politics.

EDWARD O'GRADY was born in Ireland in 1830, and after leaving school followed a seafaring life for some eighteen years. lle served some two years in the British Navy during the Crimean War. Early in tSut he landed in Boston and enlisted in the United States Navy and served two years, Ile then came to t'hicago, re- enlisted, and was made Senior Quartermaster in the United States naval service, serving one year. Returning to Chicago he em- barked in business as a retail dealer in wines, liquors and cigars, which he has since followed. In 1868, moving to the town of Jake, Mr. O'Grady superintended the laying of the first water pipes in the town, and also the first brick sewerage built in Lake, and is an active worker in local politics.

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History of Cook County, Illinois From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Part 177

Author: Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), 1839-1900 Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Chicago : A.T. Andreas Number of Pages: 875

Author: Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), 1839-1900
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago : A.T. Andreas
Number of Pages: 875