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Barney L. Olander received his education in the public schools of To- luca and started life as a miner, and later engaged in the insurance busi- ness. At the time of the World War Mr. Olander was inducted into serv- ice from Chicago and sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., where he trained
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with Company M, 13th Infantry. He was later sent to California for a short time and from there overseas, where he remained for 20 months. After the armistice, Mr. Olander was with the Army of Occupation in Siberia, Russia, and was discharged from service Dec. 10, 1920. He re- turned to Chicago and entered the meat business there, remaining until July, 1922, at which time he came to Colfax and took over the coal mine, which he now operates in partnership with Walter Olander. The Olander Coal Mine at Colfax had been closed for 20 years and it took a year's time to get it in operation again, and they now employ 18 men. Mr. Olander's venture has proven successful thus far and he is widely known as a re- liable business man.
Mr. Olander is a member of the Catholic Church and is unmarried.
Francis H. Heagler, well known deputy sheriff of McLean County, is a substantial farmer and stockman of Martin Township. He was born on a farm near LeRoy, Ill., in 1855, the son of James and Cynthia (Heaton) Heagler.
James Heagler was born at Washington Court House, Ohio, as also was his wife. After their marriage in 1854 they moved to McLean County and settled on land three miles north of LeRoy. Mr. Heagler owned 200 acres of land and was a successful stockman. He was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. The old Heagler home in Dawson Township is still standing and is among the interesting landmarks of McLean County. Mr. and Mrs. Heagler, deceased, were the parents of eight children.
Francis H. Heagler has always followed farming and has met with success. He owns and operates the old Joseph Nye farm of 160 acres in Martin Township, and specializes in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Chester White hogs.
Mr. Heagler was married to Miss Mary E. Nye, a native of Martin Township, born April 12, 1861, and the daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (King) Nye, natives of Pennsylvania and pioneer settlers of McLean County. Mr. Nye was an extensive farmer during his life and died July 9, 1901, and his wife died Oct. 25, 1916. They were the parents of four children, as follows: Luella, died at the age of three years; one child died in infancy ; Mrs. Heagler; and John J., died at the age of three years.
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To Francis H. and Mary E. (Nye) Heagler two children have been born, as follows: Roy, born April 25, 1888, further mention of whom is made below; and Hattie, married Elwood Poppendick, garage owner of Bloom- ington, Ill.
Roy Heagler enlisted in the army before the World War and served for four years with the United States Marines. He was stationed in Phila- delphia for some time, served for 32 months in the Philippines, and also was sent to China on an expedition. He is now engaged in farming with his father.
Francis H. Heagler is a Democrat and has served as deputy sheriff of McLean County for eight years. He is a competent and reliable citizen and an excellent farmer.
Charles Brucker, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Lawndale Township, and the owner of 1360 acres of well improved land, is a native of McLean County. He was born on a farm two miles north of Cropsey, Dec. 20, 1870, the son of Godidd and Kate (Glabe) Brucker.
The Brucker family came to this country from Germany and settled in Woodford County, Ill., and later in Livingston County. Godidd Brucker became a successful stockman, and was one of the largest land owners of the county, owning 2200 acres of land, which he- improved from raw prairie. He was a Democrat and a member of the Evangelical Church. Mr. Brucker died in 1908 and his wife died two years later. They were the parents of nine children, as follows: Adam, a retired farmer, lives at Fairbury, Ill .; August, a retired farmer, lives at Sibley, Ill .; Henry, a retired farmer, lives at Sibley, Ill .; Anna, the widow of Jacob Hobbard, lives in Ford County, Ill .; Caroline, deceased ; Charles, the subject of this sketch ; John, a farmer, lives in Livingston County ; Emma, married Ernst Lange, re- tired farmer, lives at Fairbury ; and Lizzie, married Henry Suter, a farmer, lives in Livingston County, Ill.
Charles Brucker was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the schools of Cropsey. After finishing his school work, he rented land for five years, and now owns 1360 acres of good farm land, all of which is improved. Mr. Brucker is widely known throughout the county as a breeder of pure bred Shorthorn cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs. He is also an extensive feeder and shipper of stock, and the Brucker stock
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farm is located three miles north and one-quarter of a mile east of Colfax.
On March 13, 1892, Mr. Brucker was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Stine, a native of Livingston County, Ill., born in 1875, and the daughter of Henry and Christine (Burlett) Stine, natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Stine, deceased, were the parents of five children, as follows: John, deceased; Mary, married August Brucker, a farmer, lives at Sidney, Ill .; Fred, a farmer, lives in Ford County, Ill .; Mrs. Brucker; and Henry, ยท a farmer, lives in Woodford County, Ill. To Charles and Lizzie (Stine) Brucker 13 children have been born, as follows: Clara, married Arthur Sifert, a farmer, lives near Cropsey, Ill .; Arthur, lives at home; Emma, married Frank Taylor, a farmer, Cropsey Township, McLean County ; Ernst, a farmer, lives in Lawndale Township, McLean County ; Tena, mar- ried Oscar Moore, a farmer, lives in Lawndale Township, McLean County ; Tillie, at home; Harry, Esther, Alma, Carol, Ruth, Clarence, and Lorene, all living at home. Mr. and Mrs. Brucker have eight grandchildren.
Mr. Brucker has served as county supervisor two years, as school di- rector for one term, and as school treasurer for 18 years. He is a Demo- crat and a member of the Evangelical Church. Mr. Brucker is an enter- prising and progressive citizen and is widely and favorably known in Mc- Lean County.
Vernon Weeks, owner and proprietor of Weeks' Stock Farm, is an enterprising and successful young farmer of McLean County. He was born at Colfax, Ill., Dec. 13, 1897, and is the son of W. A. and Jennie (Wal- lace) Weeks.
W. A. Weeks, who now lives retired on his farm in Livingston County, Ill., has been a leading stockman of that county for many years. He was born at Shirley, Ill., the son of Samuel Weeks, an early settler of Illinois, having come here from England. W. A. Weeks owns 160 acres of land in Lawndale Township, McLean County, 204 acres in Livingston County, Ill., 640 acres in North Dakota, and 240 acres in New Mexico. He is a Repub- lican and a member of the Methodist Church. There are three children in the Weeks family, as follows: Vernon, the subject of this sketch; Cyril, a farmer, lives with his father in Livingston County ; and Doris, at home.
Vernon Weeks spent his boyhood on his father's farm and was edu- cated in the public schools. He operates 240 acres of land in Lawndale
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Township and his farm is well improved. Mr. Weeks is an extensive stock- man and exhibited his stock at the county fair at Fairbury in 1923 and at the fair at Kankakee, Ill., in 1923. Among his prize stock is Rainbow Ranger, a 17-months-old boar, and a champion sow which weighs 700 pounds.
Mr. Weeks was married on Dec. 26, 1917, to Miss Bernice Satcheell, a native of Indiana, born Oct. 14, 1898, and the daughter of B. F. and Emma (Ricketts) Satcheell. Mr. Satcheell has been in the dairy business for a number of years and lives at Colfax. He is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge, the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mrs. Weeks has one brother, Bernard, a farmer, who lives at Colfax.
Vernon Weeks is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He is a substantial young man, industrious and capable, who is making a success of his farm.
E. H. Arrowsmith is a prosperous farmer and stockman of Arrow- smith Township and belongs to one of McLean County's most honored pioneer families. He was born on the farm where he now lives Oct. 7, 1887, and is a son of James A. and Martha (Watkins) Arrowsmith.
Arrowsmith Township was named after Ezekiel Arrowsmith, grand- father of the subject of this sketch, who came to McLean County in 1839. He served as county commissioner, was the first supervisor of his town- ship, serving several terms, and was a prominent member of the Metho- dist Church. He was born Oct. 31, 1811, and died April 11, 1894. Mr. Arrowsmith's son, James A., was born on the homestead in Arrowsmith Township, July 13, 1848, and lived there until the time of his retire- ment in 1917, when he moved to Normal. In 1877 Mr. Arrowsmith was married to Miss Martha Watkins, who was born in Arrowsmith Town- ship, McLean County, June 12, 1858. She was a daughter of Gibson and Rebecca Watkins. Mr. Watkins died May 22, 1903, and his wife died Oct. 14, 1895. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Arrowsmith were the parents of eight children as follows: William, born June 1, 1878, lives in Empire Township, McLean County; Amos, died in infancy; Nellie V. Schooley, born Aug. 2, 1881, died Feb. 22, 1912; Emma E. Shannon, born Oct. 14, 1884. lives in Montana ; E. H., the subject of this sketch; Arara May Daw-
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MR. AND MRS. JAMES A. ARROWSMITH
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son, born July 3, 1889, lives in Dawson Township, McLean County; Ada Miller, born Oct. 22, 1890, lives at Ellsworth, Ill .; and Mary, born Nov. 14, 1894, lives at home.
E. H. Arrowsmith has always lived on the same farm, which was purchased by his grandfather for ($3.25) three dollars and twenty-five cents an acre. He was educated in the district schools. Mr. Arrowsmith specializes in the breeding of Duroc Jersey hogs, and also has some sheep on his place.
On Dec. 6, 1916, Mr. Arrowsmith was married to Miss Cora Lauritson, a native of Arrowsmith Township, born March 6, 1895, and the daughter of Lewis and Isabel (Goudy) Lauritson. Mr. and Mrs. Lauritson had five children: Anna, born Feb. 8, 1887, at home; Elton, born March 1, 1889, also at home; Ernest, born Nov. 25, 1890, lives in Dawson Township; Florence VanGundy, born March 13, 1893, lives at Ellsworth, Ill .; and Clifford, born March 4, 1885, died in 1888. To Mr. and Mrs. Arrowsmith two children have been born: Louise W., born June 2, 1919; and Helen LaVon, born April 23, 1922.
Mr. Arrowsmith is now serving his third term as school director. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Arrow- smith is an enterprising and progressive citizen and is widely and favor- ably known in McLean County.
George Ulmer, a retired farmer and stockman of McLean County and a veteran of the Civil War, is a prominent citizen of the township in which he lives. He was born in Germany, May 27, 1835, the son of Henry and Catherine (Wagner) Ulmer.
Henry Ulmer came to this country from Germany after his marriage and settled in Philadelphia, Pa., where he worked at his trade as black- smith. After several years he returned to Germany for his wife and chil- dren, and they came to McLean County, and settled where Arrowsmith now stands. Mr. Ulmer became the owner of 40 acres of land and for many years followed farming. He died March 10, 1884, at the age of 78 years, and his wife died July 29, 1879, at the age of 68 years. They were the parents of seven children, as follows: Eva, deceased, was the wife of Joseph Deta; Mathew, lives in California and is 91 years of age; George,
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the subject of this sketch; Mary Alma, married Joseph Meiner, both de- ceased; John O., served throughout the Civil War with the 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, now deceased; Henry, deceased; and Catherine, the widow of Wayne Payne, lives at Bloomington.
George Ulmer came to the United States when he was 17 years old and worked in a machine shop at Philadelphia for several years before coming to Arrowsmith, Ill., where he owned and operated the first black- smith shop. During the Civil War he enlisted in Company I, 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, which was known as the McLean Regiment, as it was composed entirely of McLean County men. Later the regiment was bri- gaded with the 19th Iowa and the 20th Wisconsin Infantry, forming the 2nd Brigade of the 3rd Division of the army of the frontier. Mr. Ulmer took part in 11 of the hardest fought battles of the war and was dis- charged from service on July 17, 1865. He is the only veteran of the Civil War now living in this community. After the close of the war, Mr. Ulmer returned to Arrowsmith, where he conducted his business for 25 years. He then retired to farming and for the past 30 years has engaged in gen- eral farming in Anchor Township. He owns 95 acres of land and a nice home, where he and his wife live retired.
On Jan. 2, 1887, Mr. Ulmer was married to Miss Minnie Miller, a native of Germany, born April 22, 1854, and the daughter of Henry and Minnie Miller. After coming to this country Mrs. Miller settled in Bloom- ington, Ill., where she lived for many years. She died June 20, 1910, and her husband died in Germany before she came to this country. They had three children, as follows: Mrs. Ulmer; Ferdinand, deceased; and Charles, a retired farmer, lives in South Dakota. To George and Minnie (Miller) Ulmer 10 children have been born, as follows: Ursula, married William Schleeter, a farmer, Anchor Township, McLean County; Ida, married Charles Hoffman, a farmer, Anchor Township; Emma, married Henry Hoffman, a farmer, Anchor Township; Ada, married William Beetzel, a farmer, lives in McLean County; George W., a farmer, lives on the home place; Harry B., cashier of The Anchor Bank, lives at Anchor, Ill .; Alva Roy, born Jan. 11, 1891, enlisted for service during the World War and served with Company L, 123rd Infantry, until the time of his death, Oct. 20, 1918, from influenza; Inez, bookkeeper at the Farmers Elevator at Anchor; Lucretia, lives at home; and Verna, married Lawrence Smith, garage owner of Anchor, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Ulmer have 11 grandchildren.
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Mrs. Ulmer has a half-brother, Gustave Kastoff, who is a prominent farmer at Colman, S. D.
George Ulmer is a Republican and a member of the United Brethren Church at Arrowsmith, which he helped organize. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and a highly respected member of his community.
DeWitt T. Armstrong, owner and proprietor of the Ernestine Grain and Stock Farm, of Blue Mound Township, is a representative farmer and stockman of McLean County. He was born in Woodford County, Ill .; May 15, 1892, and is a son of Edward and Angie (Sheppard) Arm- strong.
Edward Armstrong was born in Woodford County, Ill., where he owned and operated 360 acres of land for many years. He now lives re- tired at Deer Creek, Ill. Mrs. Armstrong died in 1900. They were the parents of six children, as follows: Eva, married Albert Holmes, a farmer, lives in Texas ; Guy, lives near ElPaso, Ill .; Ada Pearl, deceased ; Katherine, deceased; Edith Alice, married Jonathan Baker, druggist, lives in Lake- wood, Ohio; and DeWitt T., the subject of this sketch.
DeWitt T. Armstrong was reared to manhood on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools. He entered the grain business in DeWitt County, Ill., in 1911, which he conducted for five years. He then purchased 155 acres of land in Blue Mound Township and since that time has made farming his chief occupation. Mr. Armstrong is well known as a breeder of pure bred China Poland hogs, Chester White hogs, Duroc Jersey hogs, and Shorthorn cattle, and he is also an extensive grain farmer.
On March 8, 1914, Mr. Armstrong was married to Miss Caroline E. Brumme, a native of Blue Mound Township, and was born on the farm where she now resides, on Feb. 22, 1893. Mrs. Armstrong was the daugh- ter of George and Magdalene (Wolf) Brumme, the former a native of Baltimore, Md., and the latter of Germany. Mr. Brumme died in 1914 and his wife resides with Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Frank J., a farmer, lives in Winnipeg, Can- ada; Bernard, deceased; Esther, married Harry Horine, a farmer lives in
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Winnipeg, Canada ; Mrs. Armstrong; and Erma M., married Walter Price, lives at Bloomington.
To DeWitt T. and Caroline E. (Brumme) Armstrong, four children have been born, as follows: Donald George, born Feb. 12, 1915; Bernard, born March 25, 1917; Geraldine, born Jan. 29, 1919; and Victor, born June 11, 1921.
Mr. Armstrong is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a Republican. He belongs to the Methodist Church and is a sub- stantial and highly respected citizen of McLean County.
James Conery, who has been in the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad as passenger conductor for 13 years, is a native of McLean County. He was born at Chenoa, April 6, 1878, and is a son of Maurice and Mar- garet (Callahan) Conery.
Maurice Conery was born in Ireland in 1841 and came to the United States when he was 12 years old, locating in Bloomington. He later pur- chased 80 acres of land west of Chenoa which he farmed for many years. Mr. Conery served throughout the Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Conery died in 1915 and his wife died in 1911. They were the parents of six children as follows: William, lives in Chenoa ; Eugene, deceased; James, the subject of this sketch; Maurice, also a con- ductor on the Chicago & Alton Railroad, lives at 505 South Lee Street, Bloomington; and Mary, married William Gregory, lives at Dwight, Ill.
James Conery was educated in the public schools of Chenoa and started life as a stockman. He later entered the employ of the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railroad as freight brakeman. He has been in the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad since Dec. 10, 1898. He has had the same passenger run between Bloomington and Joliet for 13 years. Mr. Conery owns a fine modern residence at 805 North Roosevelt Ave., Bloomington.
In 1903 Mr. Conery was married to Miss Anna Hodge, who was born in Pontiac, Ill., Oct. 12, 1881. To this union four children were born: Mar- garet, born Oct. 31, 1905; Virginia, born Sept. 15, 1907; Jane, born Jan. 12, 1910; and Phyllis, born April 1, 1912. Mrs. Conery died Dec. 28, 1912. On Nov. 29, 1922, Mr. Conery was married to Miss Anna Kane, a native of Chicago, born Sept. 10, 1893, and the daughter of Philip and Rose
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(O'Brien) Kane, natives of Chicago. Mr. Kane lives retired. His wife died May 10, 1922. They were the parents of the following children: Michael, manager of the Sears, Roebuck Co., Chicago; Joseph and John, live in Chicago; and Mrs. Conery.
Mr. Conery is a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church. He is highly esteemed in his community.
Charles Johnson, a capable and trustworthy locomotive engineer on the Chicago & Alton Railroad, living at Bloomington, was born in that city, Nov. 22, 1885, and is the son of John and Bridget (Dixon) Johnson.
John Johnson was born in London, England, and came to America when he was a young man, locating in Bloomington, where he entered the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad. He was among the pioneer en- gineers of the road and was in the employ of this company for 50 years. Mr. Johnson was a staunch Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. He died March 16, 1923, and his wife is also deceased. They were the parents of three children, as follows: John, deceased; Charles, the subject of this sketch; and Stella, married John Donavan, lives at Bloom- ington.
Charles Johnson received his education in the public schools of Bloom- ington and entered the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad as a young man. In November, 1916, he was promoted to engineer. He is unmarried and lives with his sister at 707 East Washington Street.
Mr. Johnson is a member of the Catholic Church and is esteemed as a reliable and dependable citizen of his community.
Estell Beatty, an efficient and well known engineer on the Chicago & Alton Railroad, living in Bloomington, was born at Virden, Ill., Jan. 17, 1890, and is the son of Joseph Francis and Mary Jane (Shanklin) Beatty.
Joseph Francis Beatty was born in Jersey County, Ill., and moved to Virden, Ill., after his marriage. Later, in 1895, he returned to Jersey County, where he followed general farming and stock raising. He served throughout the Civil War with an Illinois outfit and was crippled for life during the war. He was a Republican, a member of the Grand Army of
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the Republic, and belonged to the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Beatty died June 3, 1904, and his wife died Jan. 9, 1911. They were the parents of nine children, as follows: Lila, married Edward Parks, lives at Girard, Ill .; Charles, died in infancy ; Robert I., lives at Whitehall, Ill .; Alma, mar- ried John W. Swartz, lives in Florida; Perry, lives at Granite City, Ill .; Harry, a dentist, lives at Alton, Ill .; Viola, lives at Springfield, Ill .; Joseph, lives at Indianapolis, Ind .; and Estell, the subject of this sketch.
Estell Beatty was reared and educated at Virden, Ill., and when he was a young man entered the boiler shops of the Michigan Central Rail- road at St. Louis. In 1909 he entered the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad as fireman and was promoted to engineer in 1918. He lives at 112 Packard Street.
Mr. Beatty was united in marriage with Miss Olga Lemme, a native of Bloomington, born March 9, 1893, and the daughter of R. W. and Clara (Behnke) Lemme, natives of Bloomington, where they now reside. There are seven children in the Lemme family, as follows: Mrs. Beatty; Char- lotte, married Donald Harwood, lives in Michigan; Dora, deceased; Carl, lives in Bloomington ; Arthur, lives at Peoria, Ill .; Rudolph, died in infancy ; and Walter, a high school student. To Mr. and Mrs. Beatty two children have been born : Russell, and Charlotte.
Mr. Beatty is a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose. He is a highly esteemed young man of Blooming- ton and has many friends.
Edward Kerber, a young farmer of Blue Mound Township, is a native of McLean County. He was born in the Township where he now lives, Sept. 25, 1894, and is a son of Nicholas and Anna (Sutter) Kerber.
William Kerber, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was among the earliest settlers of Blue Mound Township where he improved 320 acres of land. Nicholas Kerber, who died in April, 1907, was a leading farmer and stockman of this township for many years. Mrs. Kerber, a native of Towanda Township, McLean County, now resides in Blooming- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Kerber were the parents of the following children: Mary, married James Dwyer, lives at Lexington, Ill .; William, and Nicho- las, farmers, live in South Dakota; Edward, the subject of this sketch; Philip, deceased; and Anna and Rosie, who live in Bloomington.
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Edward Kerber received his education at Fletcher school in Blue Mound Township. He is an extensive grain farmer and also raises some stock.
Mr. Kerber was married to Miss Rosanna Dalton, a native of To- wanda Township, born July 27, 1896. She is a daughter of Harry and Ellen (Callahan) Dalton, the former a well known farmer of Towanda Township. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton are the parents of the following children: Mary, married Michael Kerber, a retired farmer; Ellen and Gertrude, at home ; Mrs. Kerber; Henry, a farmer, lives in Bellflower Township, McLean County ; and Theresa and Frances, both at home. To Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Kerber two children have been born: Mary Agnes, born Nov. 8, 1919, and Veronica, born March 12, 1923.
Mr. Kerber is a member of the Catholic Church, and is favorably known in McLean County.
Herbert W. Crowder, a substantial citizen of Bloomington, was born at Carlinville, Ill., Jan. 8, 1877, the son of John Warren and Jennie (Eng- land) Crowder.
John Warren Crowder is among the pioneer railroad men of McLean County. He entered the employ of the Chicago and Alton Railroad when he was 18 years old and remained with that company until 12 years ago. He is now a brakeman on the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad, and lives at Joliet. His wife died March 20, 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Crowder had five children, as follows: Herbert W., the subject of this sketch; Thomas Clinton, lives in Chicago; Addie May, deceased, was the wife of Martin Ryan, who lives at Joliet; Lulu, died at the age of 16 years; and John Franklin, lives at Joliet.
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