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Times have somewhat changed since Mr. Krum came to Illinois over 71 years ago. He says that he has often driven an ox team to church ; they were as easy to drive as an automobile, but were not quite as fast, but he thinks they were safer, although he prefers the automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Krum celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Feb. 18, 1924. Mrs. Jennie Alexander and Harrison Ham were their attendants.
Mr. Krum has always been a reliable citizen of McLean County and he and his family are highly esteemed.
Guy S. Krum, secretary and treasurer of the Krum & Krum Lumber Company, is well known throughout the McLean County as a progressive business man. He was born at Arrowsmith, Ill., Aug. 30, 1877, and is the son of Revilo S. and Mary (Percy) Krum. A complete biography of Mr. Krum's parents appears elsewhere in this volume.
The Krum & Krum Lumber Company of Bloomington is one of the leading business enterprises of McLean County and was organized in 1871. The first lumber yard of the company was located at Arrowsmith, and Mr. Krum's father, who was a member of the firm of I. R. Krum & Robin- son, operated that yard for 14 years, after which he bought and ran the yard under his own name. After another 14 years he sold this yard to the Darlington Lumber Company, and bought one at Reddick, taking in his son Guy as a partner, and using the name R. S. Krum & Son. A few years later they sold this yard, purchasing the yard of McClure & Taylor at Elliott and continued to operate it until January, 1923, when he retired at the age of 82 years. The yard is now owned by Guy S. Krum and operated as the Guy S. Krum Lumber Company.
On Oct. 22, 1903, Guy S. Krum was united in marriage at Peoria, Ill., with Miss Pearle Germer, a native of Clinton, Ill., and the daughter of J. W. and Leah Amanda (Roberts) Germer, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Germer died July 13, 1903, and his widow lives at Elliott, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Krum have one daughter, Louise, born Oct. 18, 1904.
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Mr. Krum is a Republican and a member of the Second Presbyterian Church.
E. P. Krum, president of the Krum & Krum Lumber Company of Bloomington, is among the successful business men of northern Illinois. He was born at Arrowsmith, Ill., Dec. 4, 1872, and is the son of Revilo S. and Mary (Percy) Krum, a sketch of whom appears in this volume.
E. P. Krum, better known as Percy, had an early start in the lumber game, having entered the yards at Arrowsmith under his father's tutelage in 1888. He continued at this point until 1895, when he became yard manager for the S. R. White Lumber Company of Bloomington. Here he remained until 1903 when he entered the employ of W. S. Harwood & Brother, also engaged in the lumber business at Bloomington. In 1909 he formed a partnership with W. R. Ricketts, of Lexington, bought the Levi Johnson yard at Danvers, and ran it under the name of Krumn & Ricketts for two years, when he purchased the Rickett interest and continued under the name of E. P. Krum until he sold to Habecker & Kime in 1921.
In 1914, with his brother Guy, he formed a partnership of the Krum & Krum Lumber Company, buying the yard at Melvin. In 1915 the brothers purchased one at Loda; in 1916 one at Saybrook, and in 1918 one at Arrowsmith. The Krum & Krum Lumber Company is headed by E. P. Krum, president; L. P. Krum, vice president; and Guy S. Krum, secretary and treasurer, having its general offices in the Corn Belt Bank Building in Bloomington.
Percy Krum is well known in lumber association circles, and has for years been a leading figure in the Illinois Lumber Merchants Association. He was a director of this organization for three years, vice president two years, and in 1922 filled the unexpired term of President R. L. Jones. He has twice taken first honors in membership campaigns launched by the association, having landed 22 members in 1921, and having brought in single handed 21 applications last May, thus tying for honors with the Kane County team, composed of E. S. Todd, C. L. Schwartz and C. B. Moore.
On May 21, 1900, Mr. Krum was married at Peoria, Ill., to Miss Alice Florence Baxter, a native of New London, Iowa, and the daughter
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of James and Mary Ellen (Thompson) Baxter, natives of Iowa. Mr. Baxter died Dec. 14, 1915, and his wife died Feb. 16, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Krum have one daughter, Mary Ellen Krum, born Aug. 17, 1911.
Mr. Krum is a Republican and attends the First Methodist Church.
When asked what he would rather have than anything else in the world, Mr. Krum replied: "The Krum name carried on in lumber in days to come." Not a moment's hesitation; and by its very spontaneity the reply indicated that this was the subject nearest Percy's heart. Further conversation disclosed the fact that it was his life's dream. Fate has denied him a son to carry on the name to other generations; but it has given him rich recompense in a elever and charming daughter, who has already shown signs of developing into a "lumber woman", and on whom he is pinning his hopes as future custodian of the Krum lumber interests.
And well may he hope for a Krum continuation; for the connection of this name with the lumber industry dates back to the early days of middle west history and carries with it a chronology romantic and pic- turesque. The Krums are all born lumbermen. They had the lumber instinct from birth and each entered the calling as naturally as he learned his A-B-C's.
John Schmitt, who has been engaged in the contracting business for the past 27 years at Chenoa, is a native of Chenoa. He was born Nov. 10, 1873, and is the son of Joseph and Barbara (Fehl) Schmitt.
Joseph Schmitt and his wife came to this country from Germany in 1870 and settled in New Jersey for a short time and later went to Chicago. In 1872 they came to Chenoa and Mr. Schmitt was employed by Pike Brothers, builders and contractors. In 1894 he purchased the business and operated it until the time of his death. Mr. Schmitt died Feb. 13, 1908, and his wife died March 24, 1905. They were the parents of five children, as follows: John, the subject of this sketch; Marie, died in infancy ; Gustave Jacob, contractor, lives at Chenoa ; Emil, manager of the Alexander Lumber Company of Chenoa; and Josephine Margaret, married William Tunning, lives at Chenoa.
John Schmitt has always lived at Chenoa and received his education in the public schools there. He learned the carpenter trade at the age of 16 years and since that time has been actively engaged in the building
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trade. Mr. Schmitt is capable and efficient in his work and has built up an important business in Chenoa.
On March 27, 1901, Mr. Schmitt was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Stride, à native of Waldo Township, Livingston County, born Feb. 6, 1877, and the daughter of John and Phoebe (King) Stride. Mrs. Schmitt died July 10, 1922, and is buried in the Chenoa Cemetery. To John and Amanda (Stride) Schmitt five children were born, as follows: Dorothy Mary, born Jan. 19, 1902, a graduate of Chenoa High School, lives at home; Verna A., born Feb. 14, 1904, also a graduate of Chenoa High School, at home; Mildren Marie, born July 11, 1908; Myra May, born April 26, 1912; and Marjorie J., born March 19, 1915.
Mr. Schmitt is an energetic and industrious man, highly esteemed throughout the community.
George Benedict, justice of the peace of Gridley, is a member of one of the early pioneer families of McLean County. He was born in Waldo Township, Livingston County, Sept. 8, 1869, the son of De Forest and Clarice Anne (Sneezer) Benedict.
De Forest Benedict was a native of Saratoga County, N. Y., and when he was a young man came to Illinois and settled on a farm in Waldo Town- ship, Livingston County. While in New York Mr. Benedict learned the carpenter trade and after moving to Illinois engaged in the contracting business. In 1898 he purchased the present Benedict home in Gridley Township. Mr. Benedict was a Republican, served as school director for 25 years and as county supervisor for two terms. He died May 13, 1905, and his wife died Feb. 17, 1921. They were the parents of the following children: Abraham D., deceased; Henry, deceased ; D. E., deceased ; Sarah, died in infancy ; Ellworth D., a retired farmer, lives at Gridley ; George, the subject of this sketch.
George Benedict received his education in the district schools of Waldo Township, and started life as a foreman in the tile factory, which was owned by his father. He followed that business for a number of years and also operated a farm in Gridley Township. Mr. Benedict specialized in the breeding of Chester White hogs and other stock and was successful. He now lives retired at Gridley.
On Sept. 12, 1886, Mr. Benedict was united in marriage with Miss Cora Stretch, a native of McLean County, born Dec. 2, 1869, and the
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daughter of Hiram and Devorah (Ogden) Stretch, natives of Illinois, and the parents of the following children: Orlando, lives at Lexington, Ill .; Johnston, a farmer, lives south of Lexington, Ill .; Alfred, retired, lives at Lexington, Ill .; Mrs. Benedict; Florence, married Calvin Snyder, lives at Gridley, Ill .; and Albert, a farmer, lives in Montana. Mr. Benedict died in 1874 and his wife died in 1913. To George and Cona (Stretch) Benedict seven children have been born, as follows: Lillie, born March 2, 1889, married Hubert Yandell, lives at South Bend, Ind .; Elmer, born July 8, 1890, is a veteran of the World War, having served with Company A, 68th Infantry for one year in France, now lives with his parents and is constable of Gridley; Hiram, born July 3, 1894, lives at Gridley ; Leona, born Nov. 7, 1899, married Clarence Brumm, a farmer, lives in Chenoa Township; Louise, born April 18, 1892, married Orville Boland, lives at Peoria, Ill .; Cecil, born Feb. 3, 1905, at home; and Juanita D., born June 3, 1911, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Benedict have nine grandchil- dren.
Mr. Benedict has been identified with the Democratic party in politics and served às justice of the peace in Waldo Township for a number of years before being elected justice of the peace of Gridley Township in 1922. He is a school director and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Benedict is a substantial and dependable citizen of McLean County and is widely known.
Olliver Beier is a well known and successful young farmer of Yates Township. He was born in Livingston County, Ill., Nov. 30, 1898, and is the son of Rudolph and Anna (Pflager) Beier.
Rudolph Beier and his wife are natives of McLean County and now live in Livingston County, where Mr. Beier carries on general farming and stock raising. He is a Republican and has served as road commis- sioner for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Beier have two children: Olliver, the subject of this sketch; and Louis, engaged in the oil business and lives with his parents.
Oliver Beier spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Livingston County and then engaged in general farming and stockraising. He now operates a well improved farm of 160 acres in Yates Township and special- izes in the breeding of Chester White and Duroc Jersey hogs. Mr. Beier has lived on his present farm since 1917.
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In December, 1919, Mr. Beier was united in marriage with Miss Georgetta Hoke, a native of Livingston County, born March 23, 1896, and the daughter of Charles and Minnie (Worthley) Hoke, natives of Liv- ingston County. Mr. Hoke is now serving as deputy sheriff of Livingston County and is a well known citizen. He and his wife reside at Pontiac, Ill. To Olliver and Georgetta (Hoke) Beier three children have been born, as follows: Betty, born Sept. 27, 1920; Doris, born Sept. 19, 1921; and Marilyn, born Oct. 20, 1922.
Mr. Beier is a progressive and enterprising young farmer, whose success in life is practically assured.
Claude C. Patton, who is successfully engaged in farming and the breeding of Chester White hogs and Shorthorn cattle, is the owner of a well improved farm in Gridley Township. He is a native of Gridley Township, born Feb. 22, 1886, and the son of Thomas E. and Mary (Messer) Patton.
Thomas E. Patton, who now lives retired at El Paso, Ill., was born on a farm in Money Creek Township, McLean County, March 16, 1858, the son of Charles Addison and Elizabeth (Stewart) Patton, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Indiana. Charles Addison Patton came to Illinois in the early forties and settled on a farm in Gridley Town- ship, which is now owned by his grandson, Claude C. Patton. He im- proved 310 acres of raw prairie land and the first Patton home was a frame dweiling 14x18 feet. Mr. Patton was an extensive stockman and during the early days drove his stock to Chicago. He was a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Patton died Dec. 30, 1918, and his wife died Dec. 11, 1911. They were the parents of seven children, as follows: Thomas E., father of the subject of this sketch; Ada Jane, deceased; Elizabeth, married John Shepard, a banker at Normal, Ill .; W. A., engaged in the insurance business at Bloomington, Ill .; Ida, deceased ; C. T., retired, lives at Normal, Ill. ; and George, retired.
Thomas E. Patton was educated in the district schools of Gridley Township, and has always been a farmer. He owns 400 acres of good farm land and for many years was a prominent breeder of Poland China hogs and Shorthorn cattle. On March 4, 1884, Mr. Patton was married to Miss Mary Messer, who died Oct. 11, 1887, leaving one child, Claude C., the subject of this sketch.
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Claude C. Patton attended the public and high schools at Normal, Ill., and then began farming on his present farm in Gridley Township. The farm is well improved with good farm buildings, including a silo with a capacity of 112 tons. Mr. Patton is also an extensive feeder and shipper of stock.
On Feb. 10, 1909, Mr. Patton was married to Miss Alice C. Bigger, a native of Woodford County, born in September, 1892, and the daughter of Judson and Mildred (Griner) Bigger, natives of Woodford County, and the parents of the following children: Mrs. Patton; Plesz, a farmer, lives in Indiana ; Fred, also lives in Indiana ; Amie, married Parks Bolander, lives in Woodford County; Veta, married Donald Kirtoni, lives in Gridley Township; and George and Scott, at home. To Claude C. and Alice C. (Bigger) Patton three children have been born, as follows: Vernon, born May 28, 1911; Lawrence, born Oct. 12, 1915; and Harold, born Feb. 23, 1917.
Mr. Patton is identified with the Democratic party in politics and is a member of the Christian Church. He is a reliable citizen and has been able to build up a successful farming business because of his integrity and progressive methods.
Dr. Lyford McChesney Johnson, who has practiced his profession at Arrowsmith for the past 20 years, is among the capable physicians and surgeons of McLean County. He was born at Annawan, Ill., Sept. 1, 1880, and is the son of Norman and Rachael (Moon) Johnson.
Norman Johnson, for many years a well known farmer of Illinois, now lives retired at Annawan, Ill. His wife died July 7, 1900. To this union six children were born, as follows: James Clinton, deceased; Dr. Lyford McChesney, the subject of this sketch; Dr. Norman Emmet, a dentist at Annawan, Ill .; Ralph E., a farmer, lives at Annawan, Ill .; Pearl, a veterinary surgeon, lives at Annawan, Ill .; and Grace J., deceased.
Dr. Lyford McChesney Johnson received his early schooling in the public schools and was graduated from college at Valparaiso, Ind. In 1900 he went to Chicago, where he attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons, finishing there in 1903. Since that time Dr. Johnson has been located at Arrowsmith and in 1921 he established the L. M. Johnson Hos-
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pital there. He has taken post graduate work in surgery and is among the progressive men of his profession.
On Dec. 31, 1902, Dr. Johnson was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Gless, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., and to this union one daugh- ter has been born, Ethel Melba, born Nov. 19, 1905. She is now attending St. Mary's Academy at Notre Dame, Ind.
Glenn C. Harris, who operates 235 acres of well improved land in Martin Township, is an enterprising and successful young farmer of Mc- Lean County. He was born in Martin Township, Nov. 20, 1892, and is the son of Emmanuel and Flora M. (Cox) Harris.
Emmanuel Harris, a native of Livingston County, Ill., came to McLean County with his parents when he was a boy and settled on land in Martin Township, which is now operated by his son, Glenn C., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Harris now lives retired at Colfax. He is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. To Emmanuel and Flora M. (Cox) Harris three children were born, as follows: Glenn C., the subject of this sketch; Beulah, married Charles I. Davis, a farmer, lives in Wisconsin ; and Ralph, a veteran of the World War, now a farmer in Martin Township. Mrs. Harris died Jan. 15, 1902, and Mr. Harris was later married to Miss Lulu M. Burt, and to this union two children were born: Helen Marie and Lila Mae, both attending school.
Glenn C. Harris received his education in the public schools of Colfax and has always followed farming and stock raising. He raises a good grade of stock and specializes in the breeding of Guernsey cattle. The Harris farm is well improved and there is a good residence on the place.
On May 30, 1913, Mr. Harris was united in marriage with Miss Gladys Hite, a native of Monroe County, Ind., born May 22, 1893, and the daugh- ter of Felix and Clara (Pitts) Hite. The Hite family moved to McLean County in 1896 and Mr. Hite owns 320 acres of well improved land in Lawndale Township, where he and his wife reside. They have three chil- dren, as follows: Mrs. Harris; William Wallace, is a World War veteran, having served with the air service overseas for 11 months, and he now farms in Lawndale Township; and Jennie, married Jacob Lukenbille, a farmer, lives near Colfax. Mr. and.Mrs. Harris have one child, Flora Eve- lyn, born Oct. 27, 1921.
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Mr. Harris is a Republican and served as township clerk of Lawndale Township for two years and as librarian at Colfax for eight years. He is a member of the Methodist Church and the Harris family has always been highly regarded throughout McLean County.
John L. Barnes is a leading farmer and stockman of McLean County and the owner of 4,500 acres of well improved land. He is a well known and highly respected citizen of the community and served as cashier of The Colfax Bank for 17 years. Mr. Barnes was born near Cropsey, in Liv- ingston County, Ill., in February, 1885, and is the son of Henry and Ada (Mccullough) Barnes.
Henry Barnes was born in Pennsylvania and came to Illinois during the early days and settled in Livingston County in 1865. He has always been an extensive farmer and stockman and is one of the largest land owners of the state, now owning 6,500 acres of well improved land. Mr. Barnes has also been engaged in the banking business at Cropsey, Ill., since 1892, and now owns the H. L. Barnes Bank there. He is a Republican and member of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes live at Cropsey and are the parents of five children, as follows: Myra, married W. T. Lack- land, lives in Syracuse, N. Y .; John L., the subject of this sketch ; Jesse H., a banker, lives at Cropsey, Ill .; Ethel, married R. H. Tanner, a farmer, lives at Roanoke, Ind .; and William F., deceased. He enlisted for service during the World War and died in May, 1918, from influenza, while at camp in New Jersey.
John L. Barnes received his education in the public schools of Cropsey and at Fairbury High School. He entered the banking business when he was 18 years of age and was cashier of The Colfax Bank for 17 years, which office he recently resigned. Mr. Barnes now devotes his entire time to his farm interests and is among the leading stockmen of the county. He specializes in the breeding of pure bred Shorthorn cattle, Duroc and Hampshire hogs and Holstein cattle, and is also an extensive feeder and shipper of stock. He held a sale on Sept. 15, 1923, which was one of the largest ever held in McLean County. Mr. Barnes' residence is in Gridley.
On Sept. 15, 1920, Mr. Barnes was united in marriage with Miss Cath- erine Homey, a native of Colfax, Ill., born in March, 1898, and the daughter of David A. and Emma (Bunn) Homey, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Illinois. Mr. Homey came to Illinois in 1861 and owns 360
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acres of land. He now lives retired at Colfax and his wife died Feb. 1, 1916. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Gladys, at home; Reid B., raises cotton in Texas; Warren, a farmer, lives in Indiana ; Helen, deceased; and Mrs. Barnes.
Mr. Barnes is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He is among the successful young men of McLean County and he and his wife have many friends.
W. H. Ritter, a well known retired farmer, is the owner of the Ritter Bus Line, which operates between Bloomington, Pontiac and Colfax. He was born in Martin Township, McLean County, Sept 9, 1856, and is the son of J. W. and Myra (Dawson) Ritter.
J. W. Ritter was born in Ross County, Ohio, and was one of the earliest settlers of Martin Township, having come to Illinois in the early forties. He settled in section No. 34 and his first land purchase consisted of 80 acres at four dollars per acre. Mr. Ritter became the owner of 640 acres of land, which he improved, and for many years he was a leading farmer and stockman of McLean County. He hauled his grain and produce to Chi- cago during the early days, and the trip required a week's time. In 1849 Mr. Ritter went to the California gold fields, but later returned to Illinois, where he died in November, 1893. His wife is the daughter of Henry Daw- son, after whom Dawson Township was named. She now lives with her son, W. H. Ritter, and is 87 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ritter were the parents of six children, as follows: W. H., the subject of this sketch; Harry D., deceased; Mattie, deceased; Nellie, married Clayton Wheeler, lives in Illinois ; Mary, the widow of Lewis Powell, lives with her brother, W. H. Ritter ; and John W., a farmer, lives in Florida.
W. H. Ritter grew to manhood on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. He has followed farming and stock rais- ing for many years and has met with success and now lives retired at Col- fax. Mr. Ritter specialized in the breeding of pure bred Shorthorn cattle, Poland-China hogs, and he was also a widely known importer and breeder of fine draft horses, having made seven trips to Europe to purchase horses. He has operated his bus line between Bloomington, Pontiac and Colfax since April, 1920, and it has proven an excellent means of transportation between these cities as well as a profitable business enterprise for Mr. Ritter.
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In 1888 Mr. Ritter was married to Miss Cynthia E. Marsh, a native of Arrowsmith Township, McLean County, and the daughter of John and Eliza (Hobert) Marsh. Mr. Marsh was an extensive land owner of Illinois, Nebraska and Kansas, and owned over 2,000 acres of land at the time of his death. He was also a breeder of sheep and had as many as 3,000 head at one time. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh had seven children, as follows: Frank, lives in Arrowsmith Township, McLean County; George, deceased; Belle, deceased; Mary Anne, the widow of John Builty, lives in Kansas; Mrs. Ritter; Burt, lives in Arrowsmith Township; and Ruth, deceased, was the wife of Thomas Greenfield. To W. H. and Cynthia E. (Marsh) Ritter three children have been born, as follows: Lyda, married William Harrison, Ford automobile agency, Peoria, Ill .; Leona, married W. O. Thornsbury, a farmer, lives on the old J. W. Ritter farm; and Florence May, married Thomas Carr, lives at Arrowsmith, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Ritter have eight grand- children.
Mr. Ritter is a staunch Republican and he is known throughout the community as an efficient business man who well merits the success that has accompanied his enterprises.
Barney L. Olander, owner and operator of the Olander Coal Mine at Colfax, is a veteran of the World War and an enterprising young business man of McLean County. He was born in Russia, Jan. 13, 1887, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Groibs) Olander.
The Olander family came to the United States from Russia many years ago and settled at Toluca, where Joseph Olander worked as a coal miner for a number of years. He later lived at Peoria, Ill., and also owned a grocery store at Toluca, Ill., for several years. He died April 10, 1917, and his widow now lives at Toluca, Ill. They were the parents of the following children: Barney L., the subject of this sketch ; Walter, formerly associated with his brother, Barney L., and now lives at Pekin, Ill. ; Ella, married Free- dom Crommine, lives in McLean County; Anna, teaches school at Toluca, Ill .; and Clara, bookkeeper for the Olander Coal Mine of Colfax, and she lives at Colfax.
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