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W. H. Whitney, Jr., received his education in the public schools and began life for himself as a farmer and stockman at the age of 21 years. He now lives on 160 acres of well improved land in. Downs Township, where he carries on general farming and stock raising. This is the original Whitney farm. Mr. Whitney raises Chester White hogs.
On Dec. 16, 1903, Mr. Whitney was married to Miss Grace B. Rolf- son, a native of DeWitt County, Ill., born Oct. 12, 1886, and the daughter of C. S. and Minnie (Washburn) Rolfson. Mrs. Whitney has the follow- ing brothers and sisters: Mont, lives in DeWitt County; Frank; Lyne; Hugh, lives at Bloomington; Mrs. Fred McCannon, Wapella, Ill .; Clinton, deceased; and Willie, deceased. To W. H. and Grace B. (Rolfson) Whit- ney four children have been born, as follows: Floyd W., at home; Paul, deceased; Gladys Pauline, at home; and Avis Marie, deceased.
Mr. Whitney is identified with the Republican party in politics and he is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Heyworth. He is an en- terprising farmer and meeting with well merited success.
Horace G. Lindheimer, who is engaged in the automobile business at Bloomington, was born in Chicago, Sept. 26, 1891, and is the son of Jacob and Lillie (Sonnenberg) Lindheimer.
Jacob Lindheimer was born in Germany and his wife was a native of New Orleans, La. They reside in Chicago and Mr. Lindheimer is presi- dent of the S. & L. Motor Company there. He has built up one of the most successful and largest Ford agencies in Chicago and is known as a sub-
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stantial business man. He is also assistant county treasurer in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Lindheimer have four children, as follows: Mrs. Horace Lepman, lives in Chicago; Benjamin, lives in Chicago; Arthur, lives in Chicago; and Horace G., the subject of this sketch.
Horace G. Lindheimer grew up in Chicago and attended the James R. Doolittle School and Wendell Phillips High School. After leaving school he entered the jewelry business and after several years became engaged in the automobile business. He is now associated with the Buick Motor Company in Bloomington and during the past year sold more cars in this territory than had been placed in any other two years prior.
On Jan. 10, 1924, Mr. Lindheimer was married to Miss Beatrice Block, a native of Kankakee, Ill.
Mr. Lindheimer is a member of the American Legion and belongs to the Elks. He is widely known in McLean County and is one of the capable and farsighted young business men of Bloomington.
Charles Masso, now living retired at Chenoa, has had a successful career as a mason and building contractor. He was born in Germany, Nov. 7, 1859, the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Golnetck) Masso.
Frederick Masso and his wife were natives of Germany and the parents of four children, as follows: Frederick, lives in Germany; Mary, married Frederick Shultz, lives in Germany; Charles, the subject of this sketch ; and Elizabeth, the widow of John Grutchmager, lives in Germany.
Charles Masso came to the United States when he was a young man and settled in Illinois, where he engaged in the contracting business. He was successful and was widely known throughout the township as a reliable business man. Mr. Masso now lives retired at Chenoa.
On Dec. 31, 1885, Mr. Masso married Miss Elizabeth Steinbrunner, a native of Germany, born Feb. 10, 1865, and the daughter of John and Catherine (Fuhlmer) Steinbrunner, now deceased. The Steinbrunner fam- ily came to America and settled in Chenoa in 1881. There were six children, as follows: Catherine, married Henry Otto, both deceased; Caroline, deceased; Chris, lives in Minnesota; Mrs. Masso; Charles, lives in Chicago; and Henry, lives in Minnesota. Mrs. Steinbrunner died in 1914 at the age of 80 years. To Charles and Elizabeth (Steinbrunner) Masso 11 children have been born, as follows: Caroline, born Oct. 19, 1886, deceased; Lena, born April 3, 1888, lives at home; Elizabeth, born
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Jan. 24, 1890, died in infancy ; Henry, born Nov. 19, 1892, garage busi- ness, Chenoa ; Emil, born April 26, 1894, mason contractor, lives at Chenoa ; Carol, born March 23, 1896, garage business at Chenoa, further mention of whom is made below; Paul, born Sept. 24, 1898, also in the garage busi- ness at Chenoa, further mention of whom is made below; Adelbert, born April 18, 1901, died July 16, 1916; John, born Aug. 8, 1904, also engaged in the garage business with his brothers at Chenoa; Marie, born Nov. 6, 1905, lives at home; and one child died in infancy.
Carol Masso is a veteran of the World War, having served for 11 months with the 82nd Division, eight months of which were spent in France.
Paul Masso is also a World War veteran, having enlisted in the navy. He was stationed at Chicago and at Norfolk, Va., and made many trips to France during his 13 months of service. While in the service Mr. Masso contracted influenza and was discharged after the armistice, but re-enlisted for four years following the war.
Charles Masso is widely known and is among the leading citizens of McLean County.
Rev. Charles M. Duncan, district superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the Bloomington District, was born in Crawford County, Ill., March 14, 1879, and is the son of John S. and Amelia (Richey) Duncan.
John S. Duncan was a native of Tennessee and his wife was born in Ohio. They were of Scotch descent and are now deceased. There were 10 children in the Duncan family, six of whom are now living
Rev. Charles M. Duncan was reared in Crawford County, Ill., and received his education in McKendree College at Lebanon, Ill., and the Garrett Biblical Institute at Evanston, Ill. He has been in the ministry 13 years, five of which he has been district superintendent. For one year he served in his present capacity in the Quincy District and he has been in the Bloomington District four years. Reverend Duncan served his church for the soldier boys at Rantoul, Ill., during the period of the World War. He has been connected with the Illinois Conference during the course of his ministry.
Reverend Duncan has been married twice. In 1900 he was married to Miss Millie Hawkins, of Crawford County, Ill., and to this union one
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son was born, Paul B., a graduate of Illinois University and now manager of a store at Rantoul, Ill. Mrs. Duncan died in 1905 and Reverend Duncan was later married to Miss Susie L. Schulze, a native of Washington County, Ill. They have one daughter, Edith Eugenia, a student in Bloomington.
John G. Vaughan, a leading farmer and stockman of Chenoa Town- ship, was born on the farm where he now resides, Dec. 21, 1881, the son of Hugh and Ellen (Jones) Vaughan.
Hugh Vaughan was a native of Wales and came to the United States when he was 17 years old and settled in New York. After two years Mr. Vaughan moved to Illinois and worked as a farm hand for $15.00 per month. He was among the earliest settlers of Illinois and purchased 80 acres of land at $8.50 per acre. Mr. Vaughan became a successful farmer and owned 480 acres of land at the time of his death, Jan. 28, 1907. He was an extensive grain farmer and was one of the most prom- inent stockmen of the early days. He was a Republican and at the time of Lincoln's election, walked from his farm in Chenoa Township to Bloom- ington to vote. Mrs. Hugh Vaughan now lives at Chenoa. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: Edward, deceased; Viola, mar- ried Kenneth McIver, Great Falls, Mont .; Hugh, deceased; Mary, lives at Chenoa ; Grace, married Earl Starkey, farmer, lives at Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Robert, lives at Chenoa Township; Margaret, married Frank Thayer, lives at Chenoa; and John G., the subject of this sketch.
John G. Vaughan has always lived on the same farm in Chenoa Town- ship and received his education in the district schools there. He now owns 120 acres of good farm land and is successful as a breeder of pure bred stock, and specializes in the raising of Poland China hogs and Short- horn cattle. Mr. Vaughan also ships stock and is an extensive feeder.
Mr. Vaughan was married on May 1, 1907, to Miss Minnie Thayer, a native of Yates Township, McLean County, born Jan. 2, 1883, and the daughter of Anthony and Margaret (Arnold) Thayer. There were four children in the Thayer family living, two having died in infancy, as fol- lows: Clarence, farmer, lives in North Dakota; Ida, married Michael Heintz, farmer, lives near Chenoa; Frank, farmer, Yates Township, Mc- Lean County ; and Mrs. Vaughan. Mr. Thayer is deceased and his widow lives in Chenoa Township. To John G. and Minnie (Thayer) Vaughan
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two children have been born, as follows: Luella, born Oct. 28, 1913, and Margaret, born in Aug. 3, 1917.
John G. Vaughan is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is an enterprising and progressive citizen of McLean County and the Vaughan family are among the representative citizens of the community.
Dr. James C. McNutt, a prominent physician and surgeon of Bloom- ington, was born at Herrick, in Shelby County, Ill., June 13, 1878, and is a son of Dr. I. B. and Katherin (Buchanan) McNutt.
Dr. I. B. McNutt was a native of Johnson County, Ind., and his wife was born in Fayette County, Ill. He was a successful physician, practicing medicine at Herrick for 30 years. He died in 1892 and his wife died in 1889. They were the parents of six children, as follows: Dr. John H., a physician at Hammond, Ill .; Dr. James C., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Mary Moberley, lives at Carlsbad, New Mexico; Miss Ella, lives at Hammond, Ill .; and two daughters, who are deceased.
Dr. James C. McNutt was reared at Herrick, Ill., and after finish- ing high school at Windsor, Ill., entered Illinois Wesleyan University in 1896. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree there in 1901, he en- tered Washington University at St. Louis, from which he received the degree of medicine and surgery in 1905. He then practiced his profession a short time in Paris, Ill. and 10 years at Indianola, Ill., removing to Bloom- ington in 1915. Dr. McNutt's offices are located in the Griesheim Building.
On Sept. 28, 1902, Dr. McNutt was united in marriage with Miss Mar- garet Newkirk, a native of Indianola, Ill., born Feb. 6, 1880, and the daugh- ter of Enoch and Mary E. (Williams) Newkirk, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Illinois. Mr. Newkirk died in 1902 and his wife lives with the McNutt family. Dr. and Mrs. McNutt have three children: Dorothea R., born Feb. 24, 1907, a senior in Bloomington High School; Virginia, born Aug. 26, 1909, a junior in high school; and Justin C .. , born Feb. 13, 1914, a student at Irvington school.
Dr. McNutt is an independent voter. He is a 32nd degree Mason and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 778 Encampment. He belongs to the McLean County Medical Society, the Illinois State Medi- can Society and the American Medical Association. He also belongs to the T. K. E. Greek letter fraternity and is a charter member of the orig-
DR. J. C. MCNUTT.
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inal fraternity, Alpha Chapter of Illinois Wesleyan University. Dr. Mc- Nutt and hi's family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a substantial citizen of Bloomington and a progressive man in his profession.
Charles Peck, operator of Fox Fire Stock Farm in Chenoa Township, is among the leading farmers and stockmen of McLean County. He was born on the farm where he now resides, Oct. 21, 1881, the son of John and Alice (Hiser) Peck.
John Peck, who now lives retired at Lexington, Ill., has been among the prominent farmers and stockmen of McLean County for many years. He was born in Blue Ridge and his wife is a native of Lexington, Ill. They are the parents of five children, as follows: Charles, the subject of this sketch; Rebee, married Walter Dawson, lives at Redfield, N. D .; Grace, married Earl Johnson, lives at Lexington, Ill .; Carrie, married Or- ville Bradford, lives at Colfax, Ill .; and Mary, married Roswell Smith, manager of Woolworth stores at Des Moines, Iowa. John Peck owns 432 acres of good farm land in McLean County. He is a Republican, school director, and a member of the Methodist Church.
Charles Peck attended the public schools of Lexington and Chenoa Township and has always been a farmer. He now operates his father's land, which is known as Fox Fire Stock Farm. Mr. Peck is a breeder of Shorthorn cattle, Duroc Jersey hogs, and Shropshire sheep, and his wife raises chickens extensively. She now has about 350 chickens and 800 in incubators. Mrs. Peck ships eggs throughout the country. The Peck farm is modern in every detail, being equipped with modern ma- chinery throughout. Mr. Peck is also an extensive honey man and last year sold more than two tons of honey. He has exhibited his corn, oats and other farm products at various shows and has won many prizes.
On Dec. 11, 1900, Mr. Peck was married to Miss Norrissa Farr, a native of Chenoa Township, born July 19, 1888, and the daughter of William and Ellen (Gallehugh) Farr, both natives of Virginia. Mr. Farr served throughout the Civil War and was a prominent farmer of Mc- Lean County. He and his wife, now deceased, were the parents of the following children: John, a farmer, lives in Chenoa Township; Kate, married A. Dawson, lives retired at Lexington; Jessie, married Guy Wil-
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liams, lives in California; Ross, a farmer, lives at Carthage, Mo. To Charles and Norrissa (Farr) Peck three children have been born, as fol- lows: Dorothy, born Nov. 5, 1901; John, born Aug. 7, 1904; and Flor- ence, born Nov. 21, 1910.
Mr. Peck is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is an enterprising farmer and an excellent citizen.
J. R. Heiple, vice-president and cashier of the State Bank of Grid- ley, is a prominent citizen of McLean County. He was born in Wash- ington, in October, 1884, and is a son of Frank and Maude (Crane) Heiple.
Frank Heiple, who now lives retired in Washington, was born in Pennsylvania. He went to Washington many years ago and engaged in business there. He now owns 3500 acres of land. There are ten chil- dren in the Heiple family, as follows: Gertrude, married H. J. Finney ; Mary, married Harry Birkett, lives in Washington; Maud, the widow of Philo Ocbenrider, lives in Washington; J. R., the subject of this sketch; Frank; Dr. Edward, a veteran of the World War, now practicing his profession in St. Louis; Harold, lives in Washington, is also a veteran of the World War; Donald, who served in the army throughout the war and is now in the navy, being stationed on the U. S. S. Prometheus; Ray, lives at Peoria, Ill .; and Leva, at home.
J. R. Heiple received his education in the public schools in Washing- ton. After holding a government position for ten years, Mr. Heiple came to Gridley in 1913. Since that time he has served as vice-president and cashier of the State Bank of Gridley.
The State Bank of Gridley is among the dependable banking institu- tions of the county. Its present officers are: W. D. Castle, president ; J. R. Heiple, vice-president and cashier ; and H. E. Diggle, assistant cashier. The directors are: W. D. Castle, J. R. Heiple, H. E. Diggle, W. H. Boies, J. F. Ropp, W. A. Freed, and E. F. Kent.
In 1913, Mr. Heiple was married to Miss Lucile Musser, a native of Chicago, and the daughter of B. J. and Jennie (Harshaw) Musser, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Musser, who now reside with the Heiple family, have six children: Madge, married Herman Seigle; Mrs. Heiple; Byron, an artist, lives in
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New York City; Walter, a lumber dealer, lives at Peoria, Ill .; William, lives at Evansville, Ind .; and Eugene, a World War veteran, lives at Seattle, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Heiple have four children: Martha, Lucille, Mary and Maud.
Mr. Heiple has land holdings in Illinois, Texas and Kansas. He is a Republican, a member of the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. Mr. Heiple is an influential citizen and stands high in his com- munity.
A. L. Coyle, ex-postmaster of Gridley, who is now employed by the John R. Thompson Company as night manager and cashier in their Bloom- ington Cafe, is a substantial and highly respected citizen of McLean County. He was born in Madison County, Ky., May 19, 1867, the son of William and Lydia (Hudson) Coyle.
William Coyle was a native of Madison County, Ky., as also was his wife. He owned large tracts of land in Kentucky and was a prosperous farmer. Mr. Coyle was a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and held many offices. He died May 1, 1881, and his wife died April 4, 1914. They were the parents of 13 children, of whom only four are now living, as follows: Nan, mar- ried James Champ, lives in Kentucky; Maggie, married George Benge, lives in Oklahoma; J. W., a retired farmer, lives at Gridley ; and A. L., the subject of this sketch.
A. L. Coyle lived in Kentucky until he was a young man and attend- ed the district schools and Berea College in Kentucky. He came to Illi- nois and taught school for a number of years, and was later appointed postmaster of Gridley on July 15, 1897, which office he held until the time of his retirement, April 30, 1915. Mr. Coyle made a splendid record for himself during his many years of public service and is widely and favor- ably known.
In April, 1890, Mr. Coyle was married to Miss Sarah Freed, a native of Gridley, born Jan. 14, 1871, and the daughter of Henry and Amanda (Gilmore) Freed, natives of Illinois and parents of the following chil- dren: James, lives at Joliet, Ill .; Blanche, the widow of Daniel Clatfelter, lives at Gridley ; Eva, married Arthur Kent, lives at Golden City, Mo .; O. G., deceased; Mrs. Coyle, who died Sept. 4, 1914; and Charles, lives in
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Colorado. Mr. Freed died in 1906 and his wife died in 1920. To A. L. and Sarah (Freed) Coyle four children were born, as follows: Henry R., a railway mail clerk, World War veteran, having served overseas for 15 months; William Donald, a broker, lives in Chicago, also a veteran of the World War, serving in France throughout the war; Marcus Wayne, lives in Springfield, Ill., is also a veteran of the World War, having run away from home to enlist, and he was in service for three years; and Cassius, who is stationed at Trinidad B. W. I., with the United States Navy in the radio department. Mr. Coyle has one grandchild, Henry R. Coyle, Jr.
Mr. Coyle is a Republican, and a member of the Congregational Church. He is also a member of the Masonic lodge. He now resides at 701 S. Main Street, Bloomington, Ill.
Dr. Paul A. Humphries, a well known physician of Towanda, was born at Hudson in McLean County, June 2, 1898, the son of William Humphries.
William Humphries was born at Hudson and spent his entire life there and his wife was a native of Vermont and came to Illinois about 40 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. William Humphries had seven children, as follows: Dr. Paul A., the subject of this sketch; Edward; Burt; John; Fred; and Mary, the wife of Mr. Miller, lives at Marinette, Wis .; and Kate, died at the age of 14 in the year 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Humphries now reside on the farm, which is located one-half mile east of Hudson.
Dr. Paul A. Humphries attended the public and high schools at Hud- son and Normal and was graduated from medical school at St. Louis University on July 1, 1921. He then served as interne at Alexian Brothers Hospital for 12 months and practiced with Dr. N. B. Panther of Waterloo, Ill., following hospital service. Dr. Humphries has been located at To- wanda for the past two years and he is the only physician in the town.
On Sept. 24, 1919, Dr. Humphries married Miss Marie Adams, a na- tive of Woodson, Ill., and they have one daughter, Mary, and one son, William.
Dr. Humphries is a member of the Phi Chi fraternity, member To- wanda Lodge A. F. & A. M. and DeMolay Commandery of Bloomington, Ill. He is one of McLean County's best known young men and is deserv- edly popular with his rapidly increasing practice.
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J. Earl Taylor, prominent druggist of Gridley, is among the enter- prising and successful business men of McLean County. He was born at Gridley, Aug. 7, 1879, the son of Dr. John Aaron and Margaret (Appaline) Taylor.
Dr. John Aaron Taylor is among the prominent pioneer physicians of McLean County. He was born in Illinois, June 7, 1850, and has always lived in the same state. Dr. Taylor attended the public schools of Chenoa and received his degree as doctor of medicine in New York City in 1875. On Nov. 2, 1875, he located at Gridley and began the practice of medicine, remaining there until he retired. Dr. Taylor also has owned a drug business at Gridley, known as the J. A. Taylor and Sons Company, which is now operated by his sons. He lives retired. Dr. Taylor is a member of the Baptist Church, the Masonic lodge, the Knights of Pythias, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a staunch Republican and has always taken a commendable interest in the affairs of his community. Dr. and Mrs. John A. Taylor were the parents of five children, as fol- lows: Grace Ellen, born Sept. 9, 1877, married on Nov. 11, 1903, to Charles Kirk, and they live in Seattle, Washington; J. Earl, the subject of this sketch; Lola A., born June 24, 1881, married on April 8, 1905, to Perry C. Brown, lives at Streator, Ill .; Margaret Appaline, born June 23, 1887; and John Aaron, Jr., born Jan. 3, 1890, also engaged in the drug business with his brother, J. Earl Taylor. Mrs. J. A. Taylor died May 10, 1902, and is buried at Gridley.
J. Earl Taylor lives in McLean County. He received his education in the public and high schools of Gridley, and was graduated from the school of pharmacy at Northwestern University in Chicago in the class of 1898. He then entered the drug business, which was then operated by his father. Mr. Taylor is a registered pharmacist in the states of Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois, and was the Illinois state representative for the United States Rubber Company for 12 years. He has been unusually successful in his work and is a leading business man of the state.
On Dec. 7, 1904, Mr. Taylor was united in marriage with Miss Mar- garet I. Settle, a native of Gridley, born April 5, 1878, and the daughter of William H. and Amy D. (Wilcox) Settle, natives of New York and early settlers of Illinois. Mr. Settle lived retired at Gridley until his death, Jan. 19, 1924. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was one of the only two remaining soldiers of this vicinity. He was a Republican, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and belonged to the Knights
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of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. and Mrs. Settle were the parents of the following children: Jessie Mildred, married Joe L. Piper and lives in Iowa; Minerva Elizabeth, married J. H. Andrews, merchant of Gridley ; Emma, married J. F. Lusher, lives at Normal, Ill .; Mary A., married H. S. Drum, lives in Galesburg, Ill .; and Margaret Isa- belle, married J. Earl Taylor. To J. Earl and Margaret I. (Settle) Taylor three children have been born, as follows: Russell Earl, born Jan. 9, 1907, died April 3, 1908; Margaret Edith, born Sept. 30, 1908, at home; and J. Earl, Jr., born May 3, 1912, at home.
Mr. Taylor is identified with the Republican party in politics and he is a 32nd degree Mason. He is a member of the Congregational Church and an excellent citizen.
Russell Armstrong, a well known garage owner of Gridley, and agent for the Durant and Star automobiles, is a leading business man of that section. He was born in McLean County, Jan. 29, 1896, the son of John and Isabelle (Bayler) Armstrong.
John Armstrong, who now lives retired at Normal, Ill., has been a leading farmer of McLean County for many years. He is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are the parents of the following children: Elmer John, now a captain in the United States army, having been in the service since 1903, serving through- out the World War, and now stationed in the Panama Canal Zone; Robert, deceased ; Frank, deceased; James D .; Herbert, a farmer, lives in McLean County; Agnes, teaches school in Chicago; Ruth, also teaches school in Chicago; Mary, lives at home; Margaret, married Lyle Moore, lives at Normal; Edith, attends school; Russell, the subject of this sketch; and Viola, attends high school.
Russell Armstrong received his education in the public schools and attends Illinois Wesleyan University at Bloomington. During the World War he enlisted for service in the army and served 21 months, 18 of which were spent in France. Mr. Armstrong engaged in several im- portant battles of the war, including the battle of Saint Mihiel and the Argonne Drive. He was discharged Jan. 25, 1919. In January, 1921, he opened his garage at Gridley, and he has built up a good business there. He is a first class mechanic and does general repair work, and also car- ries a complete line of accessories and tires.
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