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On Sept. 25, 1905, Mr. Young was married the first time to Miss Jeanette Brown, a native of Bloomington, born Jan. 2, 1886. She died May 30, 1918, leaving one child, Madeline, who was born May 7, 1907. On June 8, 1920, Mr. Young was married to Mrs. Mary (Walsh) Jefferson, who was born in Bloomington, May 18, 1888, the daughter of Michael and Anna (O'Shaughnessey) Walsh, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of England. Mr. Walsh was among the early settlers of Blooming- ton and for many years engaged in the contracting business, which is now carried on by his son. The business is known as M. Walsh & Sons. His first large contract in Bloomington was the erection of the rectory of Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Walsh died March 1, 1909, and his wife is also deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Michael
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E., superintendent of M. Walsh & Sons; Thomas, a veteran of the World War, also a member of the firm; Anna, married James Cavallo, associated with the firm of Klemm Company, Bloomington; Lawrence, in business with his brothers; Margaret, married Lawrence Wagner, merchant of Bloomington; John, also a member of the firm; Eleanor, married Thomas Salmon, and she operates a hair dressing establishment in Bloomington; Edward, now serving with the navy and stationed at Washington, D. C .; and Julia, married Fred Gerht, a merchant of Bloomington. Mrs. Young was formerly the wife of Joseph Jefferson, deceased. By her first mar- riage Mrs. Walsh had two children: Eleanor, born June 17, 1911, and Anna, born June 17, 1913.
Mr. Young and his family are members of the Catholic Church, and he is a fourth degree member of Bloomington Council No. 574 Knights of Columbus. They are well known and dependable citizens of Bloomington.
John Branson, a citizen of Bloomington, highly esteemed for his integrity and industry, is a native of Missouri. He was born Jan. 18, 1885, and is the son of Valentine and Elizabeth (Smith) Branson.
Valentine Branson is a native of Missouri as also was his wife. He engaged in general farming and stock raising for many years and now lives retired. Mrs. Branson died May 2, 1893. They were the parents of the following children: Norman, lives in Missouri; Rose, married Joseph Havelka, lives at East Alton, Ill .; Emmett, lives at Wood River, Ill .; John, the subject of this sketch; Vernon, a veteran of the World War, lives in South Dakota; Laura, married Clarence Cobb, at present sergeant in the army, and has been in military service for 12 years, lives in Utah; and Grace, married Walter Hayes, and lives in St. Louis, Mo., where he works for Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co.
John Branson received his education in the public schools of Missouri and has been in the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad since Novem- ber, 1905. Previous to that time he was in the employ of the Rock Island Railroad as fireman. Mr. Branson was promoted to engineer in 1909, and is in the freight service.
In December, 1908, Mr. Branson was married to Miss Minnie Schu- macher, who was born at Larose, Ill., Nov. 15, 1884, the daughter of C. K. and Minnie (Winkler) Schumacher. Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher, natives
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of Germany, were early settlers of Illinois. Mr. Schumacher died Dec. 28, 1923, aged 80 years.
They were the parents of the following children: Edward, lives at Larose, Ill .; Otto, lives at Toluca, Ill .; William, lives at Aurora, Ill .; Her- man, lives at Toluca; Fred, lives at Larose; Hulda, married Earnest Quiram, lives at Larose; Mrs. Branson; Laura, married Henry Schu- macher, lives at Springfield, Ill .; John, lives at Larose; Alfred, a veteran of the World War, lives at Larose; Elizabeth, at home; and Anna, de- ceased. Mr. and Mrs. Branson have one child, Bernice, born Aug. 8, 1910. She will be graduated from ward schools in the 1924 class. Mr. Bran- son is a member of the Masonic lodge and he and his family belong to the Lutheran Church.
Isaac N. Peasley is a prosperous farmer and stockman of McLean County and a member of one of the most prominent and oldest families of the county. He was born in Downs Township, McLean County, Oct. 24, 1851, and is the son of Sylvester and Mary (Stillman) Peasley.
Sylvester Peasley was a native of Virginia and came to McLean County in 1832, locating on land in Randolph Township and later in Downs Town- ship. He improved 80 acres of land and was a well known stockman for many years. Mr. Peasley helped build the old court house at Bloomington, which was destroyed by fire in 1905. He died at the age of 84 years in 1916 and his wife had died many years before. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Granville, lives on the old home place in Downs Township; Susan, deceased; Isaac N., the subject of this sketch; John, lives in Oregon and E. J., deceased.
Isaac N. Peasley was reared in McLean County and received his edu- cation in the district schools. He began farming for himself when he was 21 years of age and is now one of the biggest stock feeders in McLean County. Mr. Peasley owns 430 acres of well improved land and he raises a good grade of stock.
On Feb. 19, 1872, Mr. Peasley was married to Miss Alice Crull, a native of Indiana, born in 1854, and the daughter of William and Rena Crull. Mrs. Peasley died May 20, 1917, leaving the following children: Newton, lives in DeWitt County, Ill .; Lawson D., lives near the home place in Randolph Township; John, also a farmer in Randolph Township;
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Lyle, at home with his father; Esther Downs, lives near the home place; Rena Moore, lives near Heyworth, Ill .; and Minnie Hazlett, lives in DeWitt County, Ill. Newton Peasley has two children, Mabel and Marjorie. Law- son D. Peasley has seven children, as follows: Lawson, Helen, Clifford, Melvin, Dorothy, Elva and Paul Eugene. John Peasley has three children: Thelma, Lewis and Irene. Lyle Peasley has one child, Lyle, Jr. Esther Downs has two children, Newell and Alice Downs. Rena Moore has one child, Eva Moore.
Mr. Isaac N. Peasley is a Republican and has served as school director for 12 years. He has an extensive acquaintance in McLean County and is recognized as a dependable citizen.
Andrew Moews, deceased, was a substantial and highly respected citizen of Bloomington. He was born in Germany, July 11, 1866, and was the son of Jacob and Anna (Sinkopski) Moews.
Jacob and Anna (Sinkopski) Moews, now deceased, were natives of Germany and early settlers of Bloomington, where Mr. Moews was em- ployed by the Chicago & Alton Railroad for many years. They were the parents of the following children: Jacob, lives retired in Bloomington ; John, deceased; Frank, lives in Bloomington; Martin, also a resident of Bloomington; Anna, deceased; Rose, deceased; Mary, the widow of Wil- liam Warner, lives in Bloomington ; and Andrew, the subject of this sketch.
Andrew Moews was educated in Germany and came to this country with his parents in 1881. He was employed by the Chicago & Alton Railroad after arriving in Bloomington and remained in their employ until the time of his death, Dec. 30, 1912. Mr. Moews was in an accident on the railroad, losing both legs. He then worked as a flagman until the time of his death.
On Oct. 10, 1891, Mr. Moews was married to Miss Mary Hartwich, a native of Germany, born Nov. 1, 1863, and the daughter of John and Florentina (Harder) Hartwich, natives of Germany, now deceased. Mrs. Moews has one sister living in Germany. To Andrew and Mary (Hart- wich) Moews four children were born, as follows: Joseph, born Aug. 15, 1893, mention of whom is made below; John, born Oct. 13, 1894, lives in Chicago; Florence, born Jan. 14, 1897, lives with her mother; and Mary,
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born May 20, 1900. There are three grandchildren: Mary Violet, Rose Marie and Barbara Florence Moews.
Joseph Moews is a veteran of the World War. He was inducted into service and served with Battery D, 68th Artillery, throughout the war. He was overseas for seven months and discharged from Camp Grant in 1919. Mr. Moews lives at 1411 Market Street, Bloomington.
Mrs. Andrew Moews and her family live at 1518 West Market Street. They are members of the Catholic Church and are well known in Bloom- ington.
C. M. House, who holds a responsible position with the Chicago & Alton Railroad as master car builder and assistant superintendent of the shops, is a substantial citizen of Bloomington. He was born in Missouri, in March, 1890, and is the son of Mitchell and Percilla (Adams) House.
Mitchell House was born at St. Paul, Minn., and at an early age removed to Missouri, where he was employed as a machinist with the American Car & Foundry Company at St. Charles. He served through- out the Civil War as a drummer. Mr. House died in 1906 and his widow lives in St. Louis. They have five children, as follows: John, deceased; Ada, married T. Kennebeck, lives in St. Louis; Claude, lives at Sedalia, Mo .; C. M., the subject of this sketch; and Harry, deceased.
C. M. House was educated in the public schools of St. Charles, Mo., and his first position was with the American Car & Foundry Company there. He came to Bloomington in 1910 and entered the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad as a draftsman. He was later promoted to mechanical valuation engineer in 1920 and now holds the position of master car builder and assistant superintendent.
On Sept. 12, 1908, Mr. House was united in marriage with Miss Theresa Scott, a native of St. Paul, Minn., born in 1889, and the daughter of R. W. and Emma (Mathews) Scott, the former a native of Pennsyl- vania and the latter of St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Scott, who live at Wilmington, Del., are the parents of the following children: Roland, de- ceased ; Dennis, lives in Delaware; May, lives in Virginia; William, lives in Virginia ; Mrs. House; and Reuben, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. House three children have been born: Robert, Charles and Mitchell, all at home.
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In politics Mr. House is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Consistory and he and his family are members of the Episcopal Church. Mr. House is well and favorably known in Bloomington and has many friends.
Albert J. Bressie, a locomotive engineer on the Chicago & Alton, became a resident of Bloomington in 1900 when he entered the employ of the Chicago & Alton as an engineer. He had previously been em- ployed as an engineer by the Illinois Central from 1890 to 1898 and by the Chicago and Northwestern from 1898 to 1900. Mrs. Bressie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Moore of Livingston County, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Bressie have two daughters who are teachers. They were educated at the Illinois State Normal University at Normal and at the University of Chicago.
Mr. Bressie's family is typical of the families that settled the Middle West. When the westward migration began early in the nineteenth cen- tury, Mr. Bressie's grandfather and grandmother came west in a prairie schooner and settled in southern Indiana. Mr. Bressie's father served through the Civil War in an Indiana regiment. After the war he came to Illinois and settled in Ford County where he still lives. He has been a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1864 and also belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Bressie's only brother, Charles E., who was instantly killed in a grade crossing accident at Roberts, Illinois, in 1921, was employed as a locomotive engineer by the Chicago & Alton and resided in Bloomington in 1902.
In politics Mr. Bressie is identified with the Republican party. He and his family are representative of the best citizenship of McLean County.
Frank A. Kranzusch, crew dispatcher for the Chicago & Alton Rail- road, is a progressive and enterprising citizen of Bloomington, where he was born, Oct. 21, 1895. He is the son of August and Louise Kranzusch.
August Kranzusch and his wife are among the early settlers of Bloomington, where he has been employed for many years in the Chicago & Alton shops. He is a Republican, a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Loyal Order of
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Moose. There are seven children in the Kranzusch family: Paul, lives in Idaho; Elizabeth, married Leonard Rogers, lives in Missouri; Emma, married Frank Arndt, lives in Bloomington; Elsie, married Oscar Seibel, lives in Bloomington; Frank A., the subject of this sketch; George, lives in Idaho; and Agnes, at home.
Frank A. Kranzusch received his education in the public schools of Bloomington and entered the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad in 1910 as a caller. In 1918 he was promoted to crew dispatcher. During the World War Mr. Kranzusch did government work for the Chicago & Alton and Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis Railroads.
Mr. Kranzusch lives at 809 East Washington Street, and is well and favorably known in Bloomington.
P. A. Chapman, a prominent business man of Heyworth, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Vermilion County, Feb. 21, 1877, the son of Nelson and Rose Ann (Simms) Chapman.
Nelson Simms was a native of Newport, Ind., where he farmed until the time of his death. He died at the age of 35 years, leaving three chil- dren, as follows: Charles, deceased; P. A., the subject of this sketch; and B. L., lives at Charleston, Ill. Several years after the death of her hus- band, Mrs. Simms was married to Martin Basinger, and to this union one child was born, Minnie Paddock, who lives in Wisconsin. Mr. Chapman's mother was born at Newport, Ind., March 19, 1856, the daughter of Clay- ton Simms, a native of Virginia.
P. A. Chapman was reared on a farm and attended the country schools. He followed farming until April 1, 1915, at which time he entered the newspaper field at Bellflower, Ill., publishing the Bellflower News. In 1921 Mr. Chapman went to Paxton, Ill., where he was on the staff of the Paxton Daily Record for one year and eight months. On May 10, 1923, he came to Heyworth and since that time has been publisher of the Hey- worth Natural Gas, a weekly newspaper.
On Feb. 15, 1905, Mr. Chapman was married to Miss Laura McGowan, a native of Foosland, Ill., born Sept. 10, 1882, and the daughter of J. A. McGowan. Mr. and Mrs. McGowan were the parents of nine children, as follows: Grace Young, deceased; Blanche Ramey, lives at Mansfield, Ill .; Kate Delaney, lives at Shelbyville, Ill .; Mrs. Chapman; Ethel Hall, lives at
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Fisher, Ill .; Vernon, lives at Kansas City, Mo .; James, lives at St. Louis ; Howard; and Stacey, deceased.
To P. A. and Laura (McGowan) Chapman five children have been born, as follows: Lindon, O., born June 23, 1906; Alta Marie, born Dec. 9, 1909; Ardra Lee, born Sept. 29, 1911 ; Austa Lavon, born Oct. 15, 1913; and Helen, born July 30, 1917.
Mr. Chapman and his family are members of the Methodist Church at Heyworth. He is a man esteemed in his community for his integrity, and spirit of co-operation in all civic affairs.
Thomas H. Kinsella, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising on his farm of 220 acres in Money Creek Township, was born in Blue Mound Township, McLean County, Feb. 17, 1878, the son of Edward and Mary (Uriel) Kinsella.
Edward Kinsella is a native of Ireland, born in County Wexford and the son of Thomas Kinsella. He came to the United States with his parents when he was six years of age and they lived in New York for some time before moving to McLean County. Thomas Kinsella worked on the Isaac Funk farm near Bloomington for many years. His son, Edward, has been a prominent farmer of Money Creek Township for years and now owns 440 acres of well improved land there. He is a member of the Gridley Elevator Company at Gridley, and has lived re- tired in Bloomington since 1915. Mr. Kinsella is 78 years of age and his wife, a native of New York, is 75 years old. They are the parents of eight children, as follows: Charles, lives on the home place in Gridley Township; John, a grain dealer, lives at Colfax, Ill .; Edward W., a farmer, and ex-ball player, having been a pitcher on the St. Louis Browns for several years, and he now lives in Gridley Township; Thomas H., the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth, deceased; Bert, a farmer, lives in Grid- ley Township; Grace, a stenographer, lives in Chicago; and Clare, at home with her parents in Bloomington.
Thomas H. Kinsella spent his boyhood on his father's farm and re- ceived his education in the district schools. He rented land in Minnesota and after two years there returned to McLean County in 1906. Mr. Kin- sella owns one of the finest stock farms in the county and has made many exhibits of his horses and hogs at county, state and national fairs. He
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specializes in the breeding of pure bred Chester White hogs, and is a member of the McLean County Farm Bureau Association.
On Jan. 20, 1904, Mr. Kinsella was united in marriage with Miss Theresa Haas, a native of Woodford County, Ill., born Jan. 28, 1879, and the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Simon) Haas, the former a native of Woodford County, Ill., and the latter of Germany. Mr. Haas was a pros- perous farmer of Woodford County for many years and died May 24, 1922, and his widow now resides at ElPaso, Ill. Mrs. Kinsella is the fifth child in order of birth and she had six brothers and sisters. To Thomas H. and Theresa (Haas) Kinsella six children have been born, as follows: Claude R., a graduate of Lexington High School; Harold J., Earl E., Clyde F., Dorothy M., and Madeline, all at home.
In politics Mr. Kinsella is a Democrat. He is a member of the Cath- olic Church and he is a public spirited citizen, who holds the high regard of all who know him.
L. D. Poole, now deceased, was a prominent citizen of Lexington and a pioneer of McLean County. He was born at Troy, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1849, and died Jan. 9, 1903. Mr. Poole was the son of Daniel and Louise (Payne) Poole.
The Poole family came to Illinois from Ohio in 1875 and the follow- ing year Daniel Poole died at the age of 55 years. His wife died May 8, 1890, at the age of 63 years. They were the parents of two children, as follows: L. D., the subject of this sketch; and Emmett, lives in Chicago.
L. D. Poole was educated in the district schools of Ohio and Iowa and after finishing his school work taught school for four years in Iowa and McLean County, having come here in 1870. He was employed later as bookkeeper at the Campbell Elevator at Lexington and in 1875 en- tered the mercantile business, which he followed until 1882. At that time Mr. Poole retired from business on account of ill health and re- moved to their farm in Lexington Township, which he lived on until 1889, when he returned to Lexington and engaged in the grocery busi- ness there until the time of his death.
On Sept. 4, 1877, Mr. Poole was married to Miss Kate Smith, a na- tive of Pleasant Hill, in Lexington Township, born March 29, 1856, and the daughter of Milton and Lydia Ann (Goddard) Smith, a sketch of
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whom appears in this volume. Mrs. Poole now lives at Lexington, where she owns a modern home. She also owns the farm of 160 acres. To L. D. and Kate (Smith) Poole two children were born, as follows, Lura Delle, married Asa P. Goddard, lives in Chicago, and they have had four children, Leland P., Margaret V., Francis F. and W. Lloyd Goddard, the two youngest boys dying when they were young children; and Herman S., deceased, had two children, Esther H. and L. Dwight Poole.
L. D. Poole was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. He had many friends in this county and was one of the most honored and respected citizens.
Peter Hopt, deceased, was a substantial farmer of Blue Mound Town- ship. He was born in Sangamon County, Ill., Nov. 3, 1855. There were eight children in the Hopt family, as follows: Peter, the subject of this sketch; William, born July 20, 1861, lives at Cropsey, Ill .; Thomas, born Dec. 20, 1865, lives near Padua, Ill .; Frank, born Nov. 16, 1869, lives near Padua; George, born Oct. 15, 1872, lives near Bowling Green, Ohio; Joseph, born March 18, 1874, lives in Blue Mound Township, McLean County ; Mrs. Jane Sacrey, lives at Holder, Ill., has three children, William, Frank and Ella; and Mrs. Anna Spencer, lives at Bloomington, Ill.
Peter Hopt received his education in the district schools of Sanga- mon County and followed farming and stockraising during his entire life. At the time of his death in November, 1917, he was the owner of 352 acres of well improved land near Merna, Ill.
Nov. 27, 1889, Mr. Hopt was married to Miss Bridget Murphy. Mrs. Hopt has lived in Bloomington since 1919 and the farm is now operated by her son, Melvin. To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hopt three children were born, as follows: Mrs. Anna Morsey, born Sept. 22, 1890; Alta Larkin, born Dec. 17, 1893, lives on a farm near Merna, Ill., and Rosella Smith, married in 1916 and died Nov. 16, 1918, leaving one son, Roland. Mrs. Morsey has seven children: Monica, Ruth, Lucille, Paul, Rita, Rosemarie, and Betty Jean.
Peter Hopt was a Republican and a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was well known and highly esteemed throughout the county.
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Samuel Miller, deceased, was a Civil War veteran and a highly re- - spected citizen of Downs Township. He was born in McLean County, Nov. 17, 1845.
Samuel Miller followed farming during his entire life and met with success. He purchased 120 acres of land in Downs Township in 1855, which he operated until the time of his death and the place is now operated by his son, Franklin H. Mr. Miller died Sept. 30, 1913.
Mr. Miller married Miss Emma Passwater, a native of McLean County, born May 2, 1849, and the daughter of Clement and Rebecca (Yocom) Passwater, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Kentucky. Mrs. Miller has the following brothers and sisters: Steven, deceased; William Franklin, lives at Lewis, Kan .; Enoch D., Indiana; James C., dead; Mary, dead and John, Hutchinson, Kan. To Samuel and Emma (Passwater) Miller the following children were born: Rebecca Ellen Barclay, born Sept. 3, 1872, died April 20, 1895; Cora E., born April 1, 1875; died Nov. 2, 1912; Franklin H., born Sept. 12, 1878, farming the home place and Mary Leona Hougham, born May 28, 1880, lives at Heyworth, Ill.
Samuel Miller was a Democrat. During the Civil War he served with the 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry for 26 months. Mr. Miller was an enterprising man in his vocation, with high ideals of his civic duty, a man who was highly esteemed by all for his integrity.
Frank Ogden is a well known practical farmer of Money Creek Town- ship, and the son of Obadiah and Hannah (Wiley) Ogden. He was born on a farm in Money Creek Township, McLean County, Sept. 21, 1874.
Obadiah Ogden was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, March 24, 1830, the son of Samuel and Nancy (VanDolah) Ogden, who were among the earl- iest settlers of Illinois, having come from Ohio in 1834. Obadiah Ogden became a prominent and prosperous farmer of McLean County, and at one time owned 800 acres of land. He died June 7, 1912, and his wife, a native of Indiana, now lives at Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. Ogden had 11 children, seven of whom are now living. Frank, the subject of this sketch, is the sixth in order of birth.
Frank Ogden has always followed farming and has met with marked success. He attended the district schools of Money Creek Township. He has traveled considerably and has lived on the present farm in Money
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Creek Township since 1904, which he inherited from his father. Mr. Ogden has improved the place with a fine residence and other farm build- ings and he is a successful breeder of Poland China hogs.
Mr. Ogden was married on Dec. 23, 1903, to Miss Louisa Berry, a native of West Virginia, and the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Dod- son) Berry. The Berry family came to McLean County in 1891 and live on a farm in Money Creek Township. To Frank and Louisa (Berry) Ogden three children have been born: Albert, Pauline and Lucille, all at home.
Mr. Ogden is a Democrat and a member of the United Brethren Church. He is held in high regard throughout the community as a pro- gressive farmer and an excellent citizen.
Ralph W. Pringle, principal of University High School at Normal, is a widley known educator of Illinois. He was born at Potsdam, N. Y., Oct. 5, 1865, and is the son of Ralph and Nancy (Blain) Pringle.
Ralph Pringle was a native of Potsdam, N. Y., and his wife was born in Ontario, Canada. He followed general farming during his entire life and is now deceased, as also is his wife. They were the parents of five children, four of whom are now living.
Ralph W. Pringle received his education in the district schools of New York and was graduated from high school at Madrid, N. Y., and later from St. Lawrence University at Canton, N. Y., in the class of 1888. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science and later the de- gree of Master of Science. Mr. Pringle has also taken post graduate work and the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Harvard University. Since the time of his graduation from college he has been engaged as high- school principal and has been located at Normal since 1913, where he is principal of University High School. For the past nine years he has been director of the second summer term of the Illinois State Normal Uni- versity.
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