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Pence Billings Orr was educated in the public schools of Columbus, from which he was graduated in 1901. He received his degree in law from the University of Indianapolis in 1905 and on May 23rd of that year was admitted to the Indiana State Bar. He came to Joliet, May 29th and read law in the offices of the late Judge George L. Cowing and George Young. He was admitted to the Illinois State bar Oct. 16, 1905, and has practiced independently in this city since that time. He was later admitted to the Federal Court.
On Feb. 1, 1919, Mr. Orr married Miss Edith V. Johnson, the daugh- ter of Frederick and Emma (Johnson) Johnson of Joliet. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are both living at Joliet.
Mr. Orr is a Republican and served as assistant attorney general of the State of Illinois for seven years under attorney general Brundage. He is assistant commissioner on the Illinois Commerce Commission. Mr. Orr is identified with the Will County, Illinois State, and Amercan Bar Associations.
Mr. Orr is a member of the Presbyterian Church and he belongs to the Knights of Pythias, Paul Revere Lodge No. 371; he was Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Illinois 1924-5, and is now serv-
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ing as representative of the supreme lodge of Illinois; D. O. K. K. No. 47 Aa Zaz Temple; Elks lodge No. 296; Loyal Order of Moose, No. 300; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Modern Woodmen of America; Mat- teson Lodge A. F. & A. M. No. 175; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27; Joliet Commandery, K. T. No. 4; Ansar Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; and Order of the Eastern Star.
During the World War Mr. Orr enlisted for service and was sent to Camp Gordon, Georgia, where he was assigned to Company D, Second Infantry. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant, Jan. 2, 1919. He is a charter member and one of the organizers of American Legion, Harwood Post No. 5, and was a member of the first executive committee of the American Legion of the State of Illinois in 1919 and 1920. He also is active in the affairs of the "40 and 8" society. Mr. Orr is also a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War.
The American Legion, Harwood Post No. 5, Joliet .- The American Legion had its inception in Paris, France, on Feb. 15 to 19, 1919, when General Headquarters called together a group of 20 officers to confer with certain officers of the regular army regarding the improvement of conditions and the development of contentment in the American forces in France. A temporary committee was formed with Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., as chairman and Lieut. Col. Eric Fisher Wood as temporary secretary.
The Paris caucus convened at the American Club on March 15, 16, and 17, 1919. About one thousand delegates, of all ranks from private to brigadier general attended this caucus. They selected "The American Legion" as a tentative name and also adopted a tentative constitution very similar to what became later the permanent constitution at Min- neapolis, Minn. The committee met in Paris on April 17, 1919, and appointed a committee of fifteen to work in the United States.
A caucus was called in St. Louis, May 9, 10, 1919. Illinois with 112 delegates had the largest representation at this gathering. The Illinois delegation worked harmoniously and its efforts were felt throughout the entire session. A State Organization Committee was elected, com-
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posed of the following: Pence B. Orr, Joliet ; Robert H. Engle, Freeport; Thomas F. Harwood, Bloomington ; H. W. Weber, Urbana; Leo G. Hanna, Peoria; G. G. Seaman, Taylorville; J. McGlynn, East St. Louis; W. R. McCauley, Olney; Wm. D. Knight, Rockford; B. J. Arnold, Chicago; J. P. Cummings, Chicago; C. L. Courier, Chicago; Marshall Field III, Chicago; Cornelius Lynd, Chicago.
On March 15, 1919, ten ex-soldiers met at Knapp's Hall, and formed a temporary post. Harwood Post No. 5 was chartered in May, 1919, consisting of 48 charter members. The first commander of the post was Rugar Young, 1919; Dr. W. R. Fletcher, 1920; R. A. P. Holderby, 1921; Glenn Cowing, 1922; Pence B. Orr, 1923; H. E. Newton, 1924; Ray Bassett, 1925; H. C. Todd, 1926; J. Paul O'Hern, 1927; Dr. W. Preston, 1928. On Aug. 29 and 30, 1927, the Illinois State Convention was held in Joliet, and from 10 to 12 thousand ex-soldiers were in the line of march.
Harwood Post No. 5 has a membership of about 800 men.
James L. Longley, one of the solid citizens and business men of Joliet, Ill., and president of the Adam Groth Company, was born in Hammond, Wis., May 4, 1874. He is a son of Thomas L. and Helen K. (Dunning) Longley.
Thomas L. Longley was born in Hawley, Mass. As a young boy he learned the telegrapher's trade and worked for the Michigan Central Railroad. He was with the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad for a time and then returned to the Michigan Central Railroad, and for many years was general agent for the company at Michigan City. He took a keen interest in politics and belonged to the Republican party. His wife was born on a farm near Rockford, Ill. To Mr. and Mrs. Longley five children were born: Maude, deceased; James L., the subject of this sketch; Russell, deceased; Alphie, married Charles T. Mason, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history; and Ralph D., lives in Chicago. He served in France with the Engineers during the World War, and was a second lieutenant.
James L. Longley attended the public and high school of Joliet. After leaving school he entered the employ of Poehner & Dillman as
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an apprentice plumber, and upon mastering the trade remained with them eight years. In 1904 he entered the office of the Adam Groth & Company in the capacity of clerk, later working up as bookkeeper, and later as assistant manager of the plant. In 1920 he was elected presi- dent of the company.
In 1904 Mr. Longley was united in marriage with Miss Lucy M. Groth, a daughter of Adam and Wilhelmina F. (Fallscheer) Groth, fur- ther mention of whom is made below. To Mr. and Mrs. Longley three children have been born: Russell G., born in 1907, attends the University of Illinois ; Gordon J., born in 1910, attends Joliet Township High School, and is a member of the basket ball team; and Willa, born in February, 1915, a student.
Adam Groth was born in Marbourg, Germany, in 1847. At the age of fifteen years he learned the stone cutter's trade, and in winter studied drafting and architecture. In 1866 he sailed for the United States on the sailing vessel "Anna," which took 53 days to cross the ocean. He landed in Baltimore, and in 1871 removed to Chicago, Ill. He was fore- man during the construction of the Sherman House, County Jail and Court House in Chicago. In 1876 he opened a stone quarry near Wau- sau, Wis. In 1882 he returned to Chicago, and in 1884 came to Joliet as foreman of the E. R. Brainard Company. In 1895 he started in the con- tracting business for himself in Joliet.
Adam Groth married Minnie Fallscheer, a daughter of John Fall- scheer, a business man of Chicago. Mr. Groth died Dec. 5, 1919, and is buried in Joliet. His widow resides in Joliet.
Mr. Groth took an active interest in public affairs and from 1895 to 1897 served as city treasurer of Joliet. He was one of the organizers of the Germania Club and was its president for two years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Fraternally he was affiliated with Matteson Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 175; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27; Joliet Council, R. S. M. No. 82; Joliet Commandery, K. T. No. 4; and Royal Arcanum.
Mr. Longley is a member of the Joliet School Board, the English Lutheran Church, and in politics is a Republican. His fraternal affili- ations are: Matteson Lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 175; Joliet Chapter, R. A. M. No. 27; Joliet Council, R. M. S. No. 82; Joliet Commandery,
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K. T. No. 4, of which he was Past Commander in 1921; Ansar Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Springfield, Ill .; Joliet Shrine Club; Marguerite Chap- ter, Order Eastern Star, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Past Patron; B. P. O. Elks No. 296. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Joliet Country Club, Isaac Walton League, Illinois Cham- ber of Commerce, and Chicago Motor Club. Mr. Longley is very active in Boy Scout work, and is serving as president of the Boy Scout Council of Will County.
During the time Mr. Groth was in the construction business he built the Post Office, Library and Union Depot at Joliet.
Adam Groth Company, Joliet, was organized in 1897 by Adam Groth, who died in December, 1919. It was incorporated in 1902 with the fol- lowing officers: Adam Groth, president and treasurer; Carl A. Groth, vice president; and Miss Lucy Groth, secretary. It has a capital stock of $50,000.00 and a surplus of $250,000.00. The present officers are: James L. Longley, president; R. C. Allen, vice president; and Lucy G. Longley, secretary and treasurer.
Adam Groth Company are dealers in exterior cut stone and specialize in interior marble work. The stone is brought from quarries in Indiana and Minnesota to this modern factory. The plant covers four acres of ground and employs approximately 100 men. Equipment in their shops includes: Seven planers, two diamond saws, two air compressors, one carborundum machine, one milling machine, two inside cranes, one out- side crane, two lathes, four gang saws, one coper, two polishing ma- chines and two rubbing beds.
Adam Groth Company furnished the cut stone and built the follow- ing: Post office, in 1904; The Public Library, in 1904; St. Joseph Cath- olic Church North, Chicago Street, in 1904; The English Lutheran Church, 1908; The First National Bank building, 1909; The Woodruff building, now known as the Morris building, 1910; and the Union Depot was finished in 1911. In 1921 the Lincoln School was built. They supplied cut stone for Joliet High School; Culbertson School; Washing- ton School; Marsh School; Will County National Bank; First Baptist Church at Eastern and Clinton Streets; St. Francis Academy; The
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DeSalle High School; Guardian Angels Home; and Temple for Joliet Jewish Federation. Their 1928 contracts for cut stone include the furniture factory and administration buildings of the Illinois State Penitentiary, and the Y. M. C. A. building. They have had the contracts for the interior marble work in the construction of the Will County Bank, Elks Building, Clinton Square Hotel, and modern additions and alterations in the First National Bank.
George Lee Morris. Among the younger men prominent in the business and social life of Joliet, one of the most noteworthy is George Lee Morris, a native of this city. He was born here May 25, 1890, a son of James and Jennie (Owen) Morris.
James Morris was born in Godrich, Canada, Oct. 31, 1868. He came with his father, William Morris, to Joliet when he was four years of age, and has always resided in this city. He attended the public schools and afterward worked as a fireman on the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad. He was later promoted to engineer and has served in this capacity for over 30 years. He is a Republican, a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Brotherhood of Railroad Loco- motive Engineers. Mrs. Morris was born in Williamsburg, Kan. To Mr. and Mrs. Morris seven children were born: George Lee, the subject of this sketch; Samuel, deceased, buried in Joliet; Harold, a deputy assessor, Joliet, is a veteran of the World War, having served in France with the motor mechanic division; Raymond, a veteran of the World War, served in France with the U. S. Navy Aviation, now manager of the Morris Brothers Coal Company, Joliet; James, Jr., born Feb. 1, 1901, with the Deep Water Way; Owen, a fireman on the St. Paul Rail- road, Joliet; and Jacob, deceased.
George Lee Morris was graduated from the Joliet Township High School in 1906, and from the University of Wisconsin, in 1911, with the degree of Bachelor of Science. His first position was with the Amer- ican Bridge Company as a structural engineer.
In June, 1917, Mr. Morris enlisted in the U. S. Army and attended the Officers Reserve School at Fort Sheridan and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the field artillery. He was then sent as a casual
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to France where he attended the Field Artillery School at Samur, later going to Port du Vincennes, France. He was then assigned to the 31st Coast Artillery, attached to the 26th Division. On March 5, 1919. Mr. Morris was discharged as a first lieutenant. He now holds a commission as a captain in the U. S. Reserve Corps. After his discharge from the service, Mr. Morris returned to the American Bridge Company as an engineer, which position he resigned in 1920. In the fall of 1920 he with his brothers organized the Morris Brothers Coal Company, and he assumed charge of the business, in which he is still interested. On April 6, 1926, he was elected to the office of assessor for Joliet Township and is still serving in that position.
In 1917 Mr. Morris was married to Miss Florence Lindskog, a daugh- ter of Axel and Alma (Sunden) Lindskog, both natives of Sweden. Mr. and Mrs. Lindskog were married in Chicago, where he was interested in the theatre business. He is deceased and is buried in Los Angeles, where his widow now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have two children: Victoria Irene, a student, and Robert Lee. The family are members of the Second Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Morris is a member of the Executive Committee of Harwood Post, No. 5, American Legion; the "40 and 8" Society, Matteson Lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 175; and the Chamber of Commerce.
Ozias W. McGovney, assistant cashier of the Will County National Bank, Joliet, is a native of Will County. He was born at Manhattan, May 22, 1887, a son of Ozias Erwin and Georgia C. (Knapp) McGovney.
Ozias Erwin McGovney was born in Mokena, Will County, Ill., in 1855. He began his career as a merchant in Manhattan, Ill., where he also served as first mayor of the town. He later removed to Mokena, Ill., where he followed the mercantile and insurance business. He was postmaster of Mokena for over 13 years, and also served on the school board, and was president of the village board. Politically he was a Republican. He died in 1910 and is buried in Marshall Cemetery, New Lenox Township, Will County. His widow, who was born in Chicago, resides in Joliet. To Mr. and Mrs. McGovney five sons were born: 1. Ona E., Mokena, Ill., engaged in real estate and insurance, was a former
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postmaster. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge, A. F. & A. M. 2. Alvin E., lives at Cleveland, Ohio, is with the Foundation Press Company. Member of Masonic Lodge, A. F. & A. M. 3. Edgar E., serving in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., is a veteran of the World War; is also a Mason, A. F. & A. M. 4. Chester A., special teller with the Continental National Bank & Trust Company, Maywood, Ill., also a Mason, A. F. & A. M. 5. Ozias W., the subject of this sketch.
Ozias Erwin McGovney was the son of Ozias and Matilda J. (Els- worth) McGovney. He was born in Adams County, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1824, and came to Frankfort Township, Will County, Ill., in 1831 with his parents. At the age of 25 years he was admitted to the bar and became an attorney and solicitor in the courts of Illinois. He held the office of postmaster for three years; was the first justice of the peace and held that office for 21 years. On Jan. 20, 1846, he married Matilda J. Elsworth, who was born Feb. 23, 1829, in Onondaga County, New York. To this union eight children were born: Sarah, Nancy O., Ozias Erwin, Emily M., Hattie, Arthur W., Jessie, and William W.
Ozias McGovney was the son of John McGovney who was a son of James McGovney, born in the North of Ireland. He came to the United States and settled in Adams County, Ohio. In 1831 John McGovney removed to Frankfort Township, Will County, Ill., and laid out the first addition to Mokena, and was one of its earliest pioneers.
Ozias W. McGovney was educated in the public schools of Mokena, and Oak Park High School, Oak Park, Ill. He worked in the post office at Mokena as a clerk, and in 1917 came to Joliet where he was employed as a clerk in the collection department of the Will County National Bank.
On April 2, 1918, Mr. McGovney enlisted in the 72nd Battery, Heavy Artillery, at Fort Williams, Maine, being later transferred to Headquar- ters Ordinance Department, Fort Williams, and appointed corporal. He did clerical work. He was discharged in January, 1919, and returned to the Will County National Bank as receiving teller. In January, 1926, he was elected assistant cashier.
Mr. McGovney is a Republican in politics, and his fraternal affilia- tions are with Matteson Lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 175; Modern Wood- men of America; American Legion, Harwood Post No. 5; and the Joliet Chamber of Commerce.
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Albion F. Delander, county clerk of Will County, Ill., was born in Madrid, Iowa, Dec. 30, 1883, the son of Eric J. and Anna S. (Swanson) Delander.
Eric J. Delander was born in Madrid, Iowa, a son of John and Anna M. Delander, natives of Sweden, who came to the United States in early life and located at Madrid, Iowa. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He died in early manhood and his wife, who was born Nov. 14, 1832, resides in Madrid, and is now 95 years of age.
Eric J. Delander was reared on his mother's farm and attended the district schools. On Sept. 13, 1882, he was married at Madrid, to Anna S. Swanson, born in Jerns-Socken, Sweden, June 27, 1862. She died Nov. 30, 1925, and is buried in Joliet, Ill., where Mr. Delander now resides. Mr. Delander removed to Joliet from Iowa in 1888 and was connected with P. E. Holstrom, retail grocer for a time. Later he was appointed a mail carrier and served in that capacity for 33 years until he retired. He is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Delander six children were born: Albion F., the sub- ject of this sketch; Earl D., born June 26, 1885, died March 18, 1891, buried in Joliet; Harry L., born Aug. 23, 1887, lives at Wilmette, Ill .; Grace L., born Oct. 4, 1889, died April 20, 1891, buried in Joliet; Earl D., born Oct. 2, 1892, lives at Joliet; and Edas J., born Oct. 19, 1893, lives at Joliet. During the World War he served in the 383rd Motor Transport Corps.
Albion F. Delander was educated in the public schools of Joliet and graduated from Joliet High School in 1904. He then entered the employ of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company where he remained until appointed deputy county clerk. In 1922 he was elected county clerk of Will County on the Republican ticket, and in 1926 was re-elected.
On Sept. 4, 1907, Mr. Delander was married to Eleanor L. Strom- beck, a daughter of Peter G. and Wilhelmina Strombeck, natives of Sweden. Mr. Strombeck was born in 1857 and is now deceased. His widow was born in 1855, and died Feb. 29, 1928. To Mr. and Mrs. Delander four children have been born. 1. Lois Eleanor, born Feb. 14, 1911, a student in the Joliet Township High School. She had the dis- tinction of winning the beauty contest at Atlantic City and became Miss America in 1927. 2. Norma Lorraine, born May 5, 1912, a student in
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the Joliet Township High School. 3. Richard Marshall, born Jan. 28, 1917, a student; and 4. Donald Wesley, born Sept. 17, 1923.
Mr. Delander is a member of the Lutheran Church. Fraternally he is a Mason, being a member of Matteson Lodge, A. F. & A. M. 175; the Elks, No. 296, Chamber of Commerce, Moose Club, and is past president of the John Ericcson Republican Club of Will County. The Knights of Pythias; Paul Revere Lodge No. 371; Kiwanis Club; Izaak Walton League and Old Scouts Club. Mr. Delander has an excellent standing in the county and is highly esteemed.
Thomas Flint. In the distribution of dairy products in Joliet and surrounding territory, Thomas Flint, president of the Flint Sanitary Milk Company, holds a leading position, his usefulness in this vital branch of business activity contributing largely to the health and wel- fare of the people. A man of large initiative and the fearless spirit of the pioneer in worthy effort, Mr. Flint was a leader in installing modern methods in the handling and distribution of milk, and he is interested in other dairy products as well. He was born at Skane, south of Sweden, in 1869, a son of Nels and Gertrude (Nelson) Flint.
Nels Flint came to the United States in 1881 and located at Lemont, Ill., where he worked in the stone quarries. In the fall of 1883 he went to Edmondson County, Ky., where he bought land and farmed. Later he returned to Lemont, and in 1889 removed to Joliet, where he died in 1913. Mrs. Flint died in 1881. They were the parents of nine chil- dren: Nels, Sweden; August, Joliet; Axel, president Joliet Calendar Company ; Johanna, married Peter Munson, Joliet; Thomas, the subject of this sketch; Oliver, Joliet; Anna P., Rock Island, Ill .; Mrs. M. C. Linburg, Rock Island; and Wilhelmina, married Ernest Anderson, Joliet.
Thomas Flint acquired a common school education in Sweden and attended school in Lemont for several years. In 1888 his brother, Axel, started in the dairy business, handling milk both wholesale and retail, and in 1893 Thomas Flint became associated with the business, so that his continuous record of activity covers a period of 35 years. In 1894 another brother, Oliver, joined the firm. In 1923 Axel Flint sold his interest, and the business is now owned by Thomas and Oliver Flint. Since 1900 the plant has been located at 406 Collins Street. The com- pany also do a very considerable business in butter, ice cream, as well
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as in milk, and represent one of the most noteworthy interests of this nature in the State, as well as the largest concern of its kind.
In 1895 Mr. Thomas Flint was married to Miss Anna Marie Ander- son, a native of Sweden, who came alone to the United States at the age of 16, and lived in Joliet. To this union four children have been born: Clara; Mrs. Edwin Johnson; Theodore, Secretary Flint Sanitary Milk Company; and Gertrude, at home.
Mr. Flint's religious connection is with the Swedish Lutheran Church, of which he is a trustee. He is a Republican and a member of the Joliet Chamber of Commerce.
Axel Flint, president of the Joliet Calendar Company, is a well known business man of this city. He was born at Lands Krona, Sweden, in 1864, a son of Nels and Gertrude (Nelson) Flint.
Nels Flint came to the United States in 1881. He located at Lemont, Ill., and worked in the stone quarries. In the fall of 1883 he went to Edmondson County, Ky., where he bought a farm, later returning to Lemont. In 1889 he removed to Joliet, where he died in 1914. Mrs. Flint died in 1881 in Sweden. To this union the following children were born: Nels, Sweden; August, resides in Joliet; Axel, the subject of this sketch; Johanna, married Peter Munson, Joliet; Thomas, and Oliver, Joliet; Anna P., Rock Island; Mrs. M. C. Lindberg, Rock Island; and Wilhelmina, married Ernest Anderson, Joliet.
Axel Flint attended the public schools in Sweden and came to the United States in 1883. The same year he accompanied his father to Kentucky, but in 1884 returned to Lemont, Ill., where he worked on a farm for a time. In 1885 he moved to Lockport, where he worked in a flour mill. In 1888 he entered the employ of C. M. Sprague, where he worked at the dairy business, and in 1892 he established himself in the milk business in a very small way. This business gradually increased under his personal supervision to be one of the largest distributors of milk and dairy products in Will County. In 1895 he found it advisable to take a partner, and at that time his brother Thomas became asso- ciated with him. In 1896 another brother, Oliver, was taken into the firm. Axel Flint was president of the company, the name of the con- cern becoming the Flint Sanitary Milk Company. He remained as the head of this business until 1923 when he sold his interest and resigned. He had in the meantime acquired considerable stock in the Joliet Cal-
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endar Company, and in 1917 was elected president, and in 1923 became the active president. The other members of the firm are: C. H. Peter- son, secretary, and Peter A. Goodmanson, vice president.
The Joliet Calendar Company are general printers and manufac- turers of commercial calendars. The company is incorporated for $50,000.00. They do a large business and it extends over the United States and Mexico, as well as Canada. They employ 50 salesmen, and 35 employes in the plant, which is located at 905 Benton Street. In 1928 the Company erected a modern building and plant on Gardner Street, at a cost of over $100,000.
Mr. Flint attends the Swedish Lutheran Church and has served on the board of trustees. He is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees, and the Chamber of Commere. As a citizen Mr. Flint is progressive and lends his support and influence to all movements that have as their aim the advancement of his community and Will County.
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