History of Greene county, Illinois: its past and present, Part 55

Author: Clapp, Clement L., 1852- [from old catalog] comp
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago, Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd
Number of Pages: 790

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Russell C. E. jeweler

Ryan O. P. road master

SAMUEL WILLIAM W. alderman 2d Ward

Samuel Richard, retired farmer Sanford Julia Miss

SAUER AUG. JOS. Catholic cler- gyman of Carrollton; born 1848 in Ger- many, grandduchy of Baden, emigrated to New York City in his third year; educated at the Christian Brother Schools of that city, and subsequently returned to Ger many, where, in the year 1871, he received holy orders, after finishing the academic course at the Royal Academy at Munster, Westphalia; sent to Carrollton by the Bishop of Alton, Sept., IS77 Scates Hugh, laborer

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Scates Mrs. over one hundred years of age supposed to be the oldest person in the county

Scates Z. carpenter

SCHAFER FREDRICK, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Carroll- ton. The above named gentleman, who ranks among the more successful farmers of Greene County, is a native of Bavaria, Germany, born in 1823. At an early age he received a liberal education ; at four- teen accompanying his parents across the broad waters of the Atlantic for the new world, landing in New Orleans ; they took passage up the Mississippi to St. Louis, where they remained but a short time, when a permanent settlement was made in Calhoun County, where the subject of our notice passed his earlier years and grew to a vigorous manhood that paved the way for future success. At the early age of twen- ty-three, in 1846, Mr. Schafer was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Byrd, a native of Missouri, by whom he had three chil- dren : Roswell, Perry, and Jane. Mrs. Schafer died in 1855; during the Winter of the year mentioned Mr. S. united his fortunes to Miss Jane Byrd, by whom he has four children : Steven, Amos, Charles, and Minnie. In 1872 occurred the death of Mr. Schafer's second wife, who found a last resting place in the beautiful cemetery of Carrollton. In 1876, Mr. S. again launched upon the sea of matrimony, the lady in question being Mrs. Egelhoff, of Jerseyville. From a small beginning, Mr. Schafer has worked his way rapidly for- ward to a proud position in life, a leading agriculturist in Greene, the owner of over 500 acres of valuable farming land in the counties of Greene and Calhoun ; in the latter Mr. S. officiated in the capacity of sheriff two temrs, for four years holding the position of county treasurer, and for a pe- riod of eight years justice of the peace. Schafer Jacob, farmer Schnell Charles, baker Scott George, cigar maker

Scott Henan, tinner

Scott Henry, hostler

SCOTT THOMAS, JR. manufact-

urer of stoves and tinware and dealer in stamped and japanned ware, West Fifth St. Thomas Scott was born in 1830, in the

City of London, England. In his third year his parents moved to Liverpool, En- gland, where at the age of 14 our subject was apprenticed to the trade of a tinsmith, at which he worked faithfully five years, when he sailed for America, landing at New Orleans. During the Winter of 1849 he secured employment. The weather now becoming sultry, he proceeded west to Cincinnati, Ohio, thence to Louisville, Kentucky, and thence to St. Louis, where he worked at his trade for a short time, when he made his way to Carrollton, ar- riving in 1852. He first entered into the employ of his brother, with whom he af- terward entered into a co-partnership busi- ness in the tinware trade, conducting a small trade at first. In 1861 he moved to Reach's Corner, where he remained until 1868, when he built the store in which he now does a prosperous business. In 1865 Mr. Scott obtained letters patent on a heat- ing stove, which is acknowledged by all to be the best heating stove in the State and presents a handsome appearance. The stoves not only command a large sale in Illinois but are sold extensively in many Western States, notably Kansas and Mis- souri. Mr. Scott is not only an extensive dealer in stamped and japanned ware but also carries a full stock of very superior quality of graniteware, and makes a spec- ialty of family goods for tin weddings. We know of no more reliable house than that of Thomas Scott, who transacts a large business to-day through strict attention to business and honorable dealing

Scruby Charles, butcher Scruby Edward, butcher

Scruby John, harness maker

SCRUBY THOMAS, who began busi- ness as butcher in the city of Carrollton, some ten years ago, was born in Cambridge- shire, England, November 8, 1834. At the early age of 15 Thomas, possessed of an adventurous disposition, crossed the ocean for America, landing in New York City, where he remained a short time, subse- quently proceeding to Sheboygan, Wis. Remaining here a short time, he went to Fond du Lac, where he first worked as a gardener; subsequently followed the calling of butcher, some six years; and during this time united his fortunes to Miss Elinor

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Pepper, by whom he has seven children : Charles E., Annie E., Minnie, Maggie, Harry, Archie, and Nellie. At Sparta, Wisconsin, Mr. S. transacted a successful business until his removal to Owatonna, Minnesota, thence to Springfield, Mis- souri, and thence to Carrollton, Illinois, where his business qualifications and genial manners have won for him a liberal patron- ronage. See business card elsewhere

Seeley Charles C. wagon manufacturer

Shallue Michael, stone dealer

Shallue Patrick

Shannahan Thomas, laborer

SHARON BROTHERS, dealers in dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc., etc. The above named enter- prising firm became established in their present business as early as 1857, with the exception of the younger brother. As this is one among the older establishments in the city of Carrollton, we here append more than a passing notice. Nearly half a cen- tury ago, Wm. Pegram solicited the trade of the few inhabitants then in Greene Co., he being superseded by David Pierson, the well known banker, who conducted a suc- cessful business many years, when Dr. J. K. Sharon, deceased, and William Sharon, now senator from Nevada, and the well known California millionaire, entered into a co-partnership business, when Wm. Sha- ron retired, he was succeeded by Thomas L. Hudson. The present members of the firm are now, J. K., J. J. & C. C. Sharon, who have transacted a successful business for the past ten years

Sharon Charles C. merchant Sharon John J. grocer Sharon J. K. dry goods merchant

Sheedy Andrew, laborer

SHORT JAMES H. circuit clerk, is a native of Greene County ; born in 1839 ; the fifth of a family of eleven children. His early years were spent in agricultural pursuits ; he received a liberal education in the common schools of his native place. In 1863, he united his fortunes to Miss Lenora Ferguson; a daughter of G. B, and Mary Ferguson, whose maiden name was Mabery, who were among the early settlers of Greene County. Mr. Short became a successful farmer, owning 157 acres in township 9, range 12. Two years ago he

moved to Carrollton, where he purchased town property, and at the November elec- tion of 1876, he was elected circuit clerk. retaining the position at the present writ- ing. Note : Mr. Short received the elec- tion above given, prior to his removal to Carrollton

Shetterly Benjamin, farmer

Siebenaler Catharine Mrs.

Siebenaler Henry, laborer

SIEVERLING H. C.wagon and buggy manufacturer, Carrollton, III. For over twenty years Mr. Sieverling has transacted a successful business in the above line, and machinery, and his very superior workman- ship is recognized, and brings him a large patronage. Mr. S. was born in Brunswick, Germany, in 1828. At thirteen he became apprenticed to the trade of a blacksmith and machinist, serving four and a half years. He was recognised even at this youthful age a first-class workman. He was then in his eighteenth year. Three years later he emigrated to America, locat- ing in New Orleans; where he entered the employ of Henry Kage, a wagon maker. Here he worked three months, and then entered the employ of the Ponchartrain R. R. Co. Returning to New Orleans in 1851, he became a superintendent for the construction of canal locks. In 1853, he was attacked with yellow fever, and on re- covering resumed work on the locks. These brought to completeness he proceed- ed to Baton Rouge, La., where he was united in marriage to Mrs. Ellinor Helm- bold, by whom he had four children ; three are living. Mrs. S. had two children by first marriage. In 1858, Mr. Sieverling, after a short residence in St. Louis, Mo., and Keokuk, Iowa, came to Woodville, Greene Co., Ill., where he transacted a large business for eight years. In 1866, he came to Carrollton, where he purchased the property owned by J. C. Kelly, including residence and wagon shop. Mr. S. is well and favorably known to our business men, and the farming community, who know him for his honesty and very superior work- manship

SIMPSON DR. J. F. proprietor Oc- cidental Ilotel, S. Main st., Carrollton, Ill. Dr. J. F. Simpson is a native of Virginia ; born in Rapahannock Co., Oct. 10, 1814.

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His father was Hendley Simpson, who was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia, growing to manhood with wealth and a position in so- ciety second to none. He married in Cul- pepper Co., Miss Elizabeth Farrow, a daughter of John and Margaret Farrow. James, whose fortunes we now follow, passed his early years in Virginia, where he entered upon the study of materia medica. In 1835, his parents moved from Virginia to the central part of Illinois, Macoupin Co., Medora, where he completed his med- ical studies under Dr. Farrow. In due course of time he became a practicing phy- sician. In 1837, he moved to Carrollton, where he opened up a general merchandise store, where he continued several years. In 1840, he purchased the drug store of Buel G. Wheeler, and for eight years con- ducted a successful drug trade. Dispos- ing of his interest, he now turned his at- tention to the practice of his profession. Since this date his honorable career here, where he has practiced as a physician for a period of thirty-five years, is well known. He has always been a warm advocate of temperance, and his unselfish devotion to the poor and oppressed, have made him an honored name. For twenty years he has been identified as an officer of the county's poor. In 1872, his name was put forward for the office of Penitentiary Com., on the Prohibition ticket ; in 1874, he became the nominee for State Treasurer, and in 1876, his name was put forward for Gover- nor of the State ; a member of the Sons of Temperance, in 1860, he held, during one term, the position of Grand Worthy Patri- arch of the division. As proprietor of the Occidental Hotel, of this city, his urbane manners and well known energy have brought him the patronage of the commer- cial and business public, who appreciate the kind attention vouchsafed by the Dr. and his excellent lady

Simpson Lionel D. book-keeper

Sloan David, veterinary surgeon

Smith A. H. physician Smith E. & Co. druggists

Smith Gregory R. druggist

Smith Henry, druggist and bookseller Smith John, clerk

Smith John, shoemaker Smith Milby, insurance agent

SMITH, MOORE & CO. dealers in boots and shoes, ne cor. Square, Carrollton, Ill. Of Messrs. Smith, Moore & Co, who con- trol one of the largest establishment of its kind in the West, we mention, with more than ordinary notice : In 1872, Samuel O. Smith and Harry S. Moore opened up shop, so to speak, in their present quarters, at first in an humble way, compared to their present extensive business. On enter- ing this large establishment, one beholds an array of fine boots and shoes, that for quality, durability and style to suit the most fastidious, are unequaled in the West, or indeed, anywhere else. Three superior workmen are kept in constant employ making boots and shoes, from strictly French stock, which are sold at surpris- ingly low rates, considering the material of which they are composed. In addition to their boot and shoe department the firm are prepared to meet all demands of trade in their furnishing department, and parties contemplating purchasing will do well to remember that all's not gold that glitters, and instead of a trip to St. Louis in the purchase of goods, one and all will find. that they can do equally as well at home Smith Mrs. carpet weaver

Smith Rose Mrs.

Smith Stephen, hostler

STEELE JOSEPH, proprietor Head- rick House, Carrollton. The subject of this sketch was born in Balman Co., Ohio, on the IIth of December, 1821. When he was four years old his parents, Joseph and Nancy Steele, moved to Muskingum Co., Ohio, where our subject grew to manhood, and where he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Puff, of Ohio, a daughter of Henry and Sophia Puff, of Maryland, Alleghany Co., by whom he has four chil- dren, William R., Jacob H., Reasoner, and Sophia D. Mr. Steele followed farming until his location in Greene County in 1852, and first followed farming in Tp. 10, R. 12. Two years ago Mr. Steele came to Carrollton where he has established for the past two years a first-class boarding house, where permanent or transient boarders will find a satisfactory table and neat, clean, comfortable beds, opposite the Methodist Church, southeast of the Square ; also stable accommodations and feed for horses

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Stewart Robert, watchman National Bank Stone James W. painter Stone Joseph, miller Stubblefield Rev. D. H., M. E. minister Summers Henry, barber Sutton Willis, cooper

TANDY W. S. photographer, Car- rollton, was born in the State of Kentucky, December, 1843. During the same month and year, his parents, Willis and Martha H. Tandy, emigrated from the State of Kentucky to southern Illi- nois, settling in the vicinity of Jackson- ville, on farmi property. Jacksonville was then but a village, where the grandfa- ther of the subject of this sketch owned a large tract of land, extending from what is now College Hill to the Mauvaisterre. On the old homestead young Tandy passed the days of his youth, until the death of his father, when he became apprenticed to the trade of a carpenter, and becoming in due course of time a journeyman workman. During the war in 1862, Mr. Tandy turned his attention to photography, in the city of Jacksonville, where he conducted a success- ful business, with a younger brother, until his location at Carrollton in 1865, where he has since resided, and where his skill as a photographer is well known. May 5, 1859, Mr. Tandy was united in marriage to Miss Eliza J. Johnson, by whom he had three children : Ella, Ida A., and Mattie. Mrs. Tandy passed away in the year 1870. In 1872, Mr. Tandy was united in marriage to Miss Julia Freer, by whom he has three children : Maud, Lulu, and W. Scott

Tatman M. A. carpenter

Tapp Newton, grocer Tasker John, butcher Taylor Benjamin, laborer Taylor Thomas, painter Teason Henry, carpenter

Tendick Jacob, shoemaker Thomas Franklin, carriage trimmer Thompson George, clerk Thompson James, carpenter Travis J. W. physician Tully M. F. painter Tunnell Allen M. clerk Tunnell John, laborer

TURNER DR. W. D. physician and surgeon, Carrollton, was born in London,

England, June 21, 1843 ; left an orphan at five, when eight years old he was placed in charge of a family, who crossed the Atlantic for America. In due course of time the little waif became a resident of Pike Co., Ill., where he received a liberal education. When the war broke out he enlisted in Co. E, 50th Ill. Inf., becoming a participant in the following battles: Pitts- burg Landing, where he received a severe scalp wound, Corinth, siege of Atlanta, and battle of Nashville, etc., etc .; elected First Lieutenant by a large majority, owing to his youth he did not accept ; afterward he received the appointment and served as Sergeant Major. Honorably discharged, he returned to Pike County, where he began the study of medicine, under G. C. Pitzer, now Professor American Medical College and editor American Medical Four- nal, St. Louis ; remaining one year he then attended three courses of study at the Cincinnati, Ohio, Eclectic College, and two clinical courses at Commercial Hospital ; on leaving the college he went to Waynes- ville, Dewitt Co., Il, where he obtained a large practice. In 1871 he came to Car- rollton, where he has a large and constantly growing practice; Oct. Ist, 1868 he was united in marriage to Miss S. J. Peebles ; two children, Walter P. and Frank

INDERWOOD Angeline, spring bed manufacturer

UNDERWOOD J. H. book-seller and dealer in stationery, picture frames and miscellaneous articles, west side Square, Carrollton. Mr. Underwood was born in Harrison Co., Kentucky, July 31, 1825 ; he was but eight years of age when his parents immigrated to the West, settling in Sangamon Co., Ill., in 1833, where the subject of our sketch passed the days of his youth and grew to manhood. Receiving a liberal education in Schuyler Co., he was' united in marriage to Miss Ellen Smith, a daughter of James Smith, by whom he has seven children. For one year Mr. Under- wood became a resident of Mt. Sterling, Brown Co., where he taught the public school of this enterprising town ; in 1862 he moved to Jacksonville, Morgan Co., where he became engaged in the drug business for a period of three years, when

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he moved to Carrollton, where he began, in a small way, the business mentioned above ; slowly but sure'y, however, success attended his energetic efforts, and to-day he has the only regular establishment of its kind on a permanent basis in Greene Co., and a look through his well-stocked store, by those intending to purchase, will well repay the visit

UNDERWOOD WILLIAM, man- ufacturer and dealer in the celebrated Underwood Spring Mattress, is a native of Harrison Co., Kentucky, born in 1826, where he remained a resident until he arrived at the age of thirteen years, when he accompanied his parents, Francis and Margaret Underwood, to Greene Co., date 1839, and locating near Woodville, where our subject was early instructed in the rudiments of hard work upon the farm homestead, receiving his education prin- cipally during the winter season. April IIth, 1850, when the California excitement ran higlı, he crossed the plains for Placer- ville, arriving Aug. 31, 1850, where he entered upon the rough life of a miner, but at this critical period he was taken ill, and his success as a miner was in conse- quence seriously impaired. Remaining four years on the Pacific coast, on the 16th of March, 1854, he again became a resi- dent of Greene Co., going back to the old homestead farm. The following year, Oct. 22d, he united his fortunes to Miss Ange- line Varble, a daughter of Henry and Sarah Varble. Of this lady, who subse- quently became the inventor of the above mentioned mattress-a Spring Dress Pil- low and Clod Pulverizer, of which a descrip- tion is given elsewhere-it may be said that she is a native of Greene Co., born March 26, 1838; she early manifested a taste for mechanics, that marked a success- ful era of invention in after years. And now, as our narrative draws to a close, we may here state that Mr. Underwood be- came a farmer of prominence in Greene Co., who met with misfortune through the liberality that was an inherent part of his nature. Three years ago he moved to Carrollton, where for a period of time he entered into the grocery trade, embarking in above business but a short time ago. In this success is not far distant when the

merits of important inventions are readily recognized. There were born of the mar- riage above referred to seven children ; Edward B., deceased, Robert, Alice C., Eunice, Mary, Ida, Amy J. and William A., deceased

VALENTINE George R. machinist Vaughn Michael

Vaughn Dennis, clerk

Vedder Isaac N. druggist .

Vedder S. A. druggist

Vedder Orange T. clerk

Vigus Charles, farm hand

Vigus Cyrus, constable

Vigus William, farm hand

Villinger B. jeweler

VIVELL FRANK, baker, confection- er, and dealer in fancy groceries and notions, Carrollton, Ill. Among the live business men who have contributed very much toward the present prosperous con- dition of Greene Co., the above enterpris- ing gentleman is worthy of more than a passing notice. Frank Vivell is a native of Baden, Germany, born in 1830; passing his earlier years in his native land, where he early learned the trade of a baker; attaining his majority he concluded to better his fortunes in the New World, and accordingly he embarked on board a sail- ing-vessel in 1852 ; after a tedious voyage of some weeks duration he landed in the great metropolitan city of New York. Remaining but a short time, viewing the sights and scenes of the city, he made his way to Philadelphia, and taking passage on the Erie Canal in a crowded canal-boat to Pittsburg, for he was then in very strait- ened circumstances. During the passage by canal-boat the cholera became a sweep- ing epidemic ; of twenty-eight passengers twenty-five died from cholera. Ąt Canal- ton, Indiana, he was detained a short time, and now determined to make his way to St. Louis. A little incident here is worthy of note: taking passage on a mail boat down the "Father of Waters" for St. Louis, it touched at various points ; at one of them our subject jumped off and laid in a small supply of provisions; hastening to the wharf, he was just in time to see the vessel gliding away for St. Louis. Dis- couraged he sat down and awaited the

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arrival of another boat. A stern-wheeler hove in sight ; having no money, he how- ever stepped on board and was soon on his way down the river; but here com- menced an act of cruelty unparalleled ; he was given instructions to attend to the pump until relieved ; taking his station here, morning fled away and no breakfast, noon and no dinner, night and no supper ; he began to feel rather lonesome. A clerk on board being a German, he now made a bolt for the cabin to procure something to eat, but was dragged back by the mate, suffer- ing untold misfortunes. He determined when the vessel touched at St. Louis to make his escape, and accordingly jumped from the vessel when it landed and made his way into the city, in a ridiculous fash- ion. In St. Louis he became fourth cook and bootblack at the American hotel. Here a laughable episode occurred · a drunken man sauntered in for the purpose of handing Mr. Vivell his whip; he made several staggering attempts to do so. It occurred to our subject, who understood little English, that to suffer innumerable misfortunes on his passage down the river and now to be horse-whipped, to use his own language, was " too thin." His whole nature rose up in rebellion against this outrage, and making one desperate spring for his victim, subjected him to a pommel- ing that he remembered for many a day. Owing to limited space we cannot follow step by step, as we would wish to, many interesting passages in the life of Mr. Vivell. At Jacksonville and other points he worked as pastry cook. In May, 1856, he made his way to Carrollton, where he entered into bus ness as baker and con- fectioner, and dealer in fancy groceries. Through indomitable energy he soon en- tered upon a prosperous career, and now to-day, after many years of hardship and self-denial, he has built up a trade une- qualed in the West; the owner of mag- nificent property in Carrollton, and the finest residence in Greene Co. And in conclusion we may safely state that a more live, energetic man than Mr. V. it would be a hard matter to find

Vivell Frank, jr. clerk

Vivell Ferdinand, laborer

WALKER D. A. Mrs. Walker John, laborer Walker John R. butcher

WARD J. R., State's attorney, west side Square, Carrollton, Ill. James R. Ward, is a native of Illinois, born in Madison County. At the early age of thirteen he began a course of higher classical studies, and also at sixteen he began a course of law studies under many leading attorneys, prominent among them being Phileman Bliss, formerly Chief Justice of the Su- preme Court of Missouri, where the sub- ject of our notice was admitted to the bar at St. Louis by the Supreme Court of Mis- souri ; licensed to practice in the courts of Illinois June 5, 1874, by the State Supreme Court ; was elected State's attorney in 1876 by over 1,600 majority over his opponent ; has acquired a large and profitable law practice under serious difficulties, and is a very able lawyer

Ward Thomas, carpenter

Warren Frank, carpenter

Watt H. R. wagon maker

Watt Milton, wagon maker

Watt & Seeley, carriage manufacturers

Weagley Charles H. merchant

Weimer Charles, cigar-manufacturer

Weimer Urban, cigar maker

Welchlin George, tailor

Wenrick John, barber

WHEELER L. F., the present Mayor of the flourishing city of Carrollton, is a native of Westfield, Hampden County, Mass .; born in 1818, the fifth of a family of seven children. The days of his early youth were spent upon the old farm home- stead. At seventeen, so to speak, he branched out, and thenceforward relied upon his own resources. Entering the em- ploy of a company who had numerous agents to transact their business, that of selling silverware, jewelry, etc., in the State of New York, Mr. W. first began operations and continued them in the State of Ohio, remaining one year, and the following year, 1838, concluded to cast his fortunes in the far west, and accordingly made his way to Greene County, where he first turned his at- tention to farming, continuing in this capacity several years. In 1846 he pro- ceeded to Alton, where he entered a small store for the transaction of a general mer-

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History of Greene county, Illinois: its past and present, Part 55

Author: Clapp, Clement L., 1852- [from old catalog] comp Publication date: 1879 Publisher: Chicago, Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd Number of Pages: 790

Author: Clapp, Clement L., 1852- [from old catalog] comp
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago, Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd
Number of Pages: 790