The History of Peoria County, Illinois. Containing a history of the Northwest-history of Illinois-history of the county, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc., etc., Part 112

Author: Johnson & co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago : Johnson & Company
Number of Pages: 932

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McCurdy Susannah, res. 216 Floral avenue.

McDaniel John. engineer, res. 1600 N. Jefferson street.

MeDermot Bridget, res. 207 Sanford street.

McDonald Jeremiah. prop. Fayette Mills, 160 N. Fayette street. McDonald John J. clerk. 601 Smith street.

McDonald M. grocer, 601 Smith street.

McDonough M. cooper, 205 W. Jefferson street.

MCDOUGAL JOHN, capitalist, res. 202 N. Monroe street.

McDougal John, res. 202 N. Monroe street. McEvoy Thos. res. 802 N. Monroe street.

McElnaney T. car repairer T. P. & W.

McEoany J. clerk, res. 423 McBean street.

McEneaney John, engineer T. P. & W. shops.

McGivern Patrick, laborer, 313 S. Washington street.

MCGEE PETER, teamster and contractor, I201 N. Adams street, was born in county Louth, Ire- land, June 20, 1820, and came to America in 1849, landing in New York in May of that year. For the next six months he worked as an hostler there, and in November came to Peoria and worked as hostler for Mr. Decker for two years. At the end of that time he had saved up enough money to buy a team and wagon, when he commenced teaming and contracting on his own account, and continued it up to 1878. He married in 1849, Miss Jane McCarty, who was born in his own county in 1829, by whom he has had three children : John, Michael and Mary Jane. Mr. McGee landed in Peoria with nothing but his two hands to help him to a living, yet by economy and hard work he has been able to provide a comfortable home for his old age. Ile and his wife and family are members of the Catholic Church.

McGowen T. lahorer, res. 408 Smith street.

McGovern Pat. 810 Third street.

McGrath Robt. cooper, res. 120 Eliza street.

McGrath Win. plasterer, 121 S. Jefferson street.

McGuirk B. res. fligh street.

Mcilvane Geo. H. cashier 2d Nat. Bank, res. 111 N. Madison st.

MCKENZIE CALVIN, res. 315 N. Adams street, printer, son of David and Nancy Mckenzie. They were natives of Missouri. The subject of this sketch was born in New Madrid, Mo., Oct. 27, 1827, and came to Le Clair county in 1832 or '33, where he received a common school education and learned his trade. In 1847 enlisted in 2d Ill. Regt. Vol. Co. A, Col. W. H. Russell, and was mustered into service at Alton, Ill. ; thence by water to Labaca, Texas; from there marched to the Rio Grande under Gen. Wool ; was in the battle of Buena Vista. After the close of the war came back to Fulton county, Ill. Married Miss Rohisa Osborn in 1851. She was born in Fulton county, Il1. Two girls, Grace and Ruth.

MCKENZIE HENRY, carpenter and builder, res. 510 Second street, was born in Carlisle, England, April 6, 1819, and came to America and Peoria in September, 1848. He had learned his trade in Eng- land, and began working at it immediately upon his arrival ; has continued it ever since. He married in England, Miss Eliza Richardson Armstrong, who was born in Scotland in 1821, by whom he has had four children, James C., Katie, William A. and Annie Graeme. Mr. Mckenzie is now in easy circumstances, and proposes to take a rest after his many years of hard work and anxiety. He is a member of the Episcopal Church.

McKEE JAMES P. grocer, Fulton street.

McKenny D. grain and commission, Chamber of Commerce. MeKenney Jobn, res. Knoxville road.

McLEAN WILLIAM, distiller, res, 1409 S. Adams street, son of Wm. and Mary McLean, natives of England. The subject of this sketch was born in Liverpool, Eng., May 17, 1842 ; came to Peoria in 1854 ; learned the brick-making trade, which he followed for eight years ; since that time has been in the distilling business. In May, 1861, enlisted in the 2d Ill. Inf., Co. C; was in the siege of Ft. Donaldson, where he was wounded in both legs ; head and arms being struck six or seven times in one engagement ; was discharged on account of his wounds. Married Miss M. A. Ingram in 1863. She was born in Virginia in 1845. The fruit of this marriage is four children, James, Mary, William and Charles. Has held the office of City Counsel four terms ; is lieutenant of the National Blues, 7th Regt., Co. A.

McManus Owen, commission, 110 Fulton street.

McManus Patk. feeder stk. yds. res. 1805 S. Washington street. McMaster A. M. res S. Water street.

McMasters John, whisky drawer, res. 100 Sorat street.

McMASTER JAMES, cooper, res. 315 Mc- Bean street, was born in LaSalle county, January 16, 1846, and is the son of Archibald and Elizabeth Mc- Master. He came to Peoria county with his parents when two years old, and sixteen years later began to learn his trade. Ile enlisted January 20, 1865, in the 108th Ill. Inf., and after serving six months was trans-

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ferred to the 47th Ill. Inf., where he remained about the same length of time, and was discharged March, 1866. He married, September 15, 1873, Lillie E. Sin- clair, who was born August 26, 1852, by whom he has two children - Archie T., born August 21, 1874. and Elizabeth S., born July 28, 1878. His mother died in 1861. Mr. McMaster is at present engaged with Bush & Brown as dry gauger. His wife is a member of the Reformed Episcopal Church.

MeNamara John W. commission traveler. res. 403 8. Frink st. MeQuillan Pat, wiper T. P. & W. res, 1386 S. Washington st. MeWhirter E. C. captain night pollee, t'ity Hall. Meals Barnhardt, supt. Plow works, res. 919 S. Adains street. Mear Geo. carpenter T. P. & W. Meldroth M. hoseman ( Holly ), res. 107 W. Jefferson street. Meler C. grocer. 817 W. Jefferson street. Melers Levi, res. 814 Ilamilton street.

MEIDROTH WM. F. hoseman fire depart- ment, res. 217 Fayette street, was born in Peoria Sep- tember 9. 1856, and is the son of Wm. F. and Caroline Meidroth. His father died April 13, 1873; mother still living now in Peoria. Mr. M. learned the printer's trade in Peoria and worked at it for five years, until his health failed under the close confinement and night work. He then entered the fire department, which po- sition he has held for over two years. He was married January 15, 1878, to Josephine Moutier, who was born February 23, 1860. They have one child - Arthur J. Mrs. M. is a member of the Catholic Church. He is democratic in politics.

MEINTS M. F. carpenter and builder, 40S Second street, was born January 10, 1827, in the king- dom of llanover. Germany, and is the son of Frederick and Ida Meints, natives of that country. lie was raised and educated there and had commenced to learn his trade when, with his parents, he came to America in 1847, landing at New Orleans in May of that year. They came straight up the river to Peoria, and he started to complete the acquirements of his trade, and worked at it afterwards as journeyman until 1855, when he be- gan on his own account, and has since then contracted for and built many fine buildings. Ile married in Feb- ruary, 1852, Afka Stevend, a native of Hanover, who came to America in 1849, and has borne him six chil- dren, five now living - Ida, Mary, Frederick, Henry and Ilerman. He owns his residence and workshop with the lots on which they stand, and is, with his wife, a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Mendenhall J. 11. carpenter, res. 107 Smith street. Merkle John, marble, 301 Bridge street. Merriman 1. W. res. 305 Smith street. Meneersmith F. bricklayer, res. 303 Walut street. Messersmith Ph. res. 1616 8. Washington street.

MERWIN DAMERIS Mrs. (widow of P. G. Merwin), res. 207 Illinois avenue. Paul G. Merwin was born in the State of New York, November 9, 1804, and was the son of Daniel and Martha Merwin, who came to l'eoria in March, 18.48, and both died within the same year. He married in New York, Dameris Way. in December, 1823, who was born in the same State,

January 19. tSot. They had a family of nine children, two of whom died before coming to illinois - Philetus H., Eliza M., Arvilla 1., Amanda M., Harlow N., Mal- vina M., Charles D., Philander G. and Davilla W. Mr. Merwin died March 23, 1870. During his life he fol- lowed the business of black smith.

MESSER W. D. of the firm of W. D. Messer & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in flour and feed, 125 S. Jefferson street. was born in Quincy. Adams county, Ill., on the 25th day of Sept., 1859, and received what education the city schools afforded at that time. Engaged in business in Peoria in 1878, and by close at- tention to business and fair dealing, is fast working up a good trade. Also handies Hayden's patent fire kind- ler. Carries a stock of $2,500 to $3,000.

MEYER AUGUST, saloon, 206 Bridge street, was born in Baden, Germany, October 4. 1852, and is the son of Benjamin Meyer and Josephine Sattra, na- tives of Baden. He came 10 America in 1874. landing at New York October 24 of that year. Resided for two months in Williamsburgh, N. Y., and came to Peoria in 1875, where he married, May 1, 1877, Miss Rosalie Plank, who was born in Germany, Aug. 29, IS47, and came to America with her parents in 1852. She had two children by a previous marriage, and has borne him two more: Josephine and Rosie. Immedi- ately after marriage he started a saloon one door below his present location, and has since remained in the business.

Meyer C. L. cooper, 1303 S. Washington street. Meyer F. hardware, 1215 S. Adams street.

MEYER JOHN, gardener, 900 Knoxville road, was born in Switzerland, Sept. S. 1843. Son of John and Fanny (Gloce) Meyer, both deceased. Emigrated to America in the Fall of 1864. and settled in Washing- ton, Tazewell county, and from there moved and lo- cated in Peoria county, where he was married to Catha -. rine Preisentang, Feb. S, 1872. She was born in Germany in 1842, and came to Peoria county in the Spring of 1865. "They have four children : Mary, Jo- seph, Martha and John. They own one acre of land on the Knoxville road, where he raises all sorts of fruits and vegetables, strawberries, etc.

Meyer J. brewery, 123 Dunglas street. Mayer. M. policeman, res. 1006 N. Madison street. Meyers H. Il. black smith, res. 519 W. Jefferson street. Meyers D) res. 103 George street.

Meyers John, clerk, 108 5. Adams street.

MEYER PAUL, beer bottler, 110 S. Adams street, was born in Germany, Dee. 10, 1849. Son of Charles and Wilhelmine Meyer, who still reside in Germany. lle emigrated to America in 1867 and lo- cated in l'eoria. Was shipping clerk and traveling ngent for one of the l'eoria tobacco houses. Married, Dec. 10, 1871. to Margaret Schwere. She was born in Peoria, Nov. 9. 1855. They have had three children Carl (deceased), Paul and Gertrude. Commenced his

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present occupation, in partnership with Conrad, in Aug., 1879.

MILES B. F. grain commissioner merchant, Chamber of Commerce building.

MILLER JOSEPH (deceased), contractor and builder, 530 S. Washington street, was born in Baden, Germany, on the 25th day of March, 1822, and emigrated to this country in 1847, and stopped in Cin- cinnati, Ohio, for a short time, and the following year came to Peoria and worked by the day and month the first year, and then entered into partnership as the firm of Senior & Miller, and continued two years. In 1853, came to the corner of Washington and Walnut streets, commenced on his own hook, and continued until his deatlı, which occurred April 8, 1877. In 1876 the firm was changed to Joseph Miller & Sons. For his first wife, married Miss Thressia Eisinger. She was born in Germany. She died, leaving two children. For his second wife. married Miss Saloma Kuhn. By this mar- riage there were three children living at his death.

MILLS THOMAS, photographer, 317 Main street, has been engaged in his present business in Peo- ria since 1864, and is the oldest established photogra- pher in the city. Since then he has witnessed the intro- duction of many improvements and new processes in the art, and has been successful in keeping abreast of them all. His first location was on the corner of Main and Adams streets, and his gallery then was a great contrast to his present handsome, well lighted and appointed studio. He occupies the whole of the second floor at above number, 100x211/2 feet in dimensions, and is prepared to turn out work which will compare favor- ably with any.

Millard James, distiller, res. 1605 S. Adanis street.

MILLER FRANK, blacksmith, 712 S. Wash- ington street.

Millard R., 165 Garden street.

Miller Alex., blacksmith. T., P. & W.

Miller A. F .. bricklayer. res. 204 North street.

Miller Carl J., carpenter, 530 S. Washington street.

Miller Fred. W., gunsmith, 223 Bridge street.

Miller F. A., painter, T .. P. & W.

Miller G., carpenter, 821 N. Washington street.

Miller H. C., bricklayer. res. Machin street.

Miller John V., res. 407 Johnson street.

Miller J. P., 105 Brotherson street.

Miller Jos., res. 600 S. Washington street.

Miller Jos. L., sawyer. 1342 S. Washington street.

Miller Mary A., 209 Peoria avenue. Miller T. J., broker. 213 Main street.

Millison W., res. 813 Plank road.

Minler V. P. fireman, foot Harrison street.

Minor L. K., U. S. Ganger, res. 302 Hurlbut street.

MINOR Wm. II. (of Minor, Green & Co.), grain and commission merchants, Commercial Block, S. Washington street.

Mitchell A., res. 269 Bluff street.

MITCHELL A. G. candy manufacturer and news dealer, cor. Main and Monroe streets, was born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., October 8, 1852, and is the son of G. Mitchell, a native of Connecticut, and Mary Ann

Otis, a native of New York. Resided till seventeen years of age in his native county, where he attended the common schools, and where he had the great mis- fortune to lose his right arm above the elbow from injuries sustained in a thrashing machine. He moved with his parents to Benton Co., Ind., and while there he attended two Winters at Oxford College, Oxford, Ind. Came with his parents to Peoria in the Fall of 1869,and learned the art of telegraphy, at which for some time he worked, and then gave it up to engage in the candy business in partnership with his father. Shortly after- wards he purchased his father's interest, and in the Fall of 1871 removed from Adams street to his present location and began to manufacture his wares, and deal also in newspapers, etc. Manufactures exclusively for the local trade, and does quite a large business. He married in Peoria, Nov. 15, 1876, Miss Melissa S. Slane a native of the county, and who was born within two days from the date of his own birth, by whom he has two children, Lottie Viola and Otis Amos. His parents are both alive and reside in the city.

Mitchell R. book-binder, 227 Fulton street.

MITTNER JOHN, boot and shoe maker, 537 S. Adams street, was born in Rathzien, Canton of Gra- bunden, Switzerland, January 10, 1839, and is the son Christian and Kate (Oberst) Mittner, both of whom were natives of that republic. He learned his trade and married there June 26th, 1860, Barbara Zimmerman, a native of his own canton. He came alone to America in 1867, landing at Boston in January of that year and proceeded to Chicago where he stayed about three years, working at his trade. While there his family rejoined him, and on their arrival he came with them to Peoria, where he has since resided. In August 1874 he started for himself and has since continued so. The fruits of his marriage were five children, four of them now living, Mary, Wilhelmina, Jacob and Victoria. Is with his wife an adherent of Grace Mission Church.

MISH ELIZABETH Mrs. widow of Jacob Mish (deceased), res. 420 Hamilton street, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., in 1806. Her parents were James and Jennie Gillan nee Rush. Ifer mother died when Mrs. Mish was two years of age, leaving five children. Mr. Gillan married again and had a family ot seven children by his last wife. She married Jacob Mish in 1829, previous to which he had been a farmer, but after their marriage engaged in the tanning busi- ness. Ile died in 1834, leaving three children, Mary now Mrs. Ayers, of Hinsdale, Ill .; Elizabeth, who never married and resides with her mother, and Jacob J., of Grand Junction, Iowa. Mrs. Mish remained single and came West with her family and settled in Peoria in 1855, which has since been her home. She and her family are members of the Presbyterian Church. They own some tracts of land in fowa.

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MOENNIGHOFF JOSEPH, dealer in flour and feed, 1226 S. Adams street, was born in Peoria January 7, 1855, and is the son of Fred and Amelia (Kellerstrass) Moennighoff. Ilis father was a native of Westphalia, and his mother of Rhenish, Prussia. His father came to America in 1848, and to l'eoria in the Fall of the next year, and when eight years old Joseph was sent to Germany, and resided there until 1874, going to school, and learning the trade of sugar- baker. On his return to the land of his birth he went to St Louis, and worked in a bakery for one year, and then returned to Peoria where he tended bar for his father for about a year, and then took a tour through the Eastern States at the time of the Centennial Ex- position. On his return he worked again for his father and in April 1878, started in his present business at present location. He is a member of St. Joseph's Catho- lic Church, and is secretary of the benefit society con- nected with it.

MOFFATT AQUILA (deceased). The sub- ject of this sketch was a son of Joseph and Mary Mof- fatt, nee Piper, and was born in the State of Maine, March 19, 1802. Ilis father subsequently removed to Boston, and afterward to Cincinnati, Ohio. The moth- er died about 1819, leaving seven children, Alvah, Aquila, Mary, Olive. Benjamin F., Eliza and Elisha. In the carly part of the Summer of 1822 the family left Hamilton county, Ohio, and arrived at Fort Clark, Ill., on the 20th of June. At that time there was but a small community of white people. When the Moffatt family landed here at the time mentioned, there were only four cabins on the ground now covered by the busy commercial and manufacturing city of 40,000 peo- ple. The prairie upon which the city is built was a waving sea of grass. To quote the words of Mr. Mof- fatt, "When I stepped from the boat and looked out over the prairie and to the bluffs and trees beyond. I thought it was the grandest scene of beauty my eyes ever beheld. And I never expect to look upon a grander range of beauty until my spiritual eyes are opened in the Eden of eternity beyond the end of mortality." Soon after their arrival here Mr. Moffatt selected the site of his late home, where, for nearly fifty-eight years, he lived an honest, useful, unobtrusive life. At that time In- dians outnumbered the whites more than fifty to one, and he saw them fade away before the march of civiliza- tion like flowers before the frosts of Autumn, Markets and mills and all the other conveniences of civilization, were far distant. Steamboats had scarcely com- menced to navigate the waters of the Illinois river ; railroads and even wagon roads were unknown ; every- thing in Central and Northern Illinois was just as it had been unfolded by the hand of nature. In the midst of such surroundings Aquila Moffatt commenced to make his own fortune, and how well he succeeded is

best attested by the broad acres and comfortable home from which he passed away on Saturday afternoon, Jan- uary 10. ISSO, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 21 days. The deceased was twice married. Ilis first wife, to whom he was united March 9, 1832, by Aquila W'ren, an early justice of the peace of Peoria county, was Ma- tilda, daughter of James Jones, of Kickapoo township. This wife died, and, December 4, 1834, he remarried with Mrs. Mary Bogardus, nez Fowler, nce Derby, who was born in Connecticut and who died July 27, 1573, at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 23 days. Both marri- ages were without issue, and he bequeathed his prop- erty, amounting in value to about $15,000, to Mrs. Mina Crowell, a daughter of his second wile by her first husband, Derby, and William H. Crowell, a son of Mrs. Crowell, whose home had been with him for a number of years, and who cared for him in the last years of his life, which had been oppressed with disease and infirm- ities. In all the relations of life Aquila Moffatt was a good citizen.

Moffatt Jennie, Mrs. milltoery, 1159 S. Adams street. Mohr J. blacksmitb. 844 S. Washington street

MONAGHAN P. K. grocer and provision dealer, N. Adams street.

Moon J. F. potter, pottery and res. 1616 N. Madison street.

MOONEY THOMAS, police magistrate, City Hall, is the third of six children of Thomas Mooney and Helena Stagg, who were married in New York City, where he was born, in 1820. Ilis father emi- grated from Ireland when but a lad, and resided in the metropolis until 1835, when he brought his family to Medina township, Peoria county. Ilis wife was a native of New Jersey, from which State both her father and grandfather were soldiers in the war of the Revo- lution. Thomas, Jr., worked on bis father's farm until twenty-tive years of age, when he married Frances C. Neal, of Medina, born in Dover, N. II. He continued farming till the Fall of 1864. when, being elected clerk of the Circuit Court, he came to Peoria. After dis- charging the duties of that office four years, in the Spring of 1870 he removed to Southwestern Missouri, then a wilderness, opened up a farm and remained there five years. Then returning to Peoria, he was elected Justice of the Peace, which office he tilled till the Fall of 1579, when he resigned to take that of Police Magistrate. After having borne five children. Frances, his first wife died, and in 1856 he married Rosana C Brady, a native of Brimfield, l'eoria county, by whom he has three children. His five living chil- dren are Thomas and Angeletta by first marriage, and John B., Ella F., and Rose M.

Mooney J. B. res. 806 Third street.

Moora J C. res 212 N. Monroe street.

Moore John, res. s. Elm street. Noore Maria, res. 518 \ Adama street.

Moore Samuel H. carrier Transcript, Fre. 202 8. Douglass street. Moore T. W. Transcript distributer, res. Hudf street nr. Adams.

AQUILLA MOFFATT. ( DECEASED) PEORIA.

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MOORE MARIA A. nee De Long, relic of the late William Moore (deceased), res. 518 S. Adams street, was born in Ross county, O., October 25, 1832. In 1853 Miss De Long married William Moore, who was born in Nashua, N. H., in 1822. Came to Fulton county, Ill., when quite young and engaged in mer- chandising a number of years, thence came to Peoria and entered into the foundry and real estate business. Mr. Moore was a man possessed of fine business quali- fications, and made a success of whatever he undertook. He died January 13, 1859, leaving the widow and two living children, Kate, Mrs. John W. Day, of Peoria, and Fannie F., Mrs. Herbert F. Day. Willie, Frank and May are deceased.

Moran T. laborer. res. 308 S. Orange street. Morek Martin, tin shop, 529 S. Adams.

Morgan J. teamster, Scherber House.

Morgan L. Mrs. res. 409 Doris street. Moriarty M. fireman, C. R. I. & P., res. 1111 Perry street.

Morrison J. B. B., res. 108 N. Monroe street.

Morse J. M. attorney, 319 Main street.

Moschell C. C. tinner, 115 S. Washington street.

Mosher G. E. iron machinist, 600 8. Water street.

MULCAHY JOIIN, grocer, 835 S. Washing- ton street, son of Charles and Margaret (Higgerty) Mulcahy, natives of Ireland, emigrated to America in 1849, and located in Peoria in 1850. Father died in 1863; mother still living. The subject of this sketch was born in St. Louis, Mo., nine days after his parents arrived in this country, May, 1850. Has held several local offices of trust in the city ; was elected in 1873 as col- lector, and also has held the office of oil inspector for the last three years. By close attention to business and fair dealing has built up a lucrative trade ; carries a stock of $1,500 to $1,800.

Mulholand A. J. res. 710 Perry street.

MULICK CHARLES R. grocer, 801, 803 Main street, was born in Canada near Niagara Falls, May 25, 1851, and is the son of Edward Mulick and Margaret McDermott, both natives of the Iominion. When very young he moved with them to the States, settling in Jefferson county, Wis., where he was raised and received his education. In April, 1872, he came to Peoria and, after clerking for some two years, started in his present business on Main street, on the Bluff, coming to his present location in 1879. He carries a full stock of groceries, valued at about $2,500, and does a large and increasing trade both with city and country customers. His parents are still alive and reside at Watertown, Wis.

MULICK JJ. G. cattle dealer, res. 600 Knox- ville road.

Mulligan Dennis, teamster, 703 Smith street. Mulligan L. city express, res. 706 Perry street.

MUELLER JACOB, grocer and brewer, 212 Bridge street, was born in Bavaria, January 26, 1835, and is the son of Phillip and Julia (Stein) Müller, natives of Bavaria. He came to America in 1857,

landing at New York June 15th of that year ; resided two years in Greenfield, Mass., and two years in Sher- burn Falls in same State, learning the cutlery business ; came west in 1855, and after passing one year in Bloom- ington, Ill., came to Peoria in April, 1856. He there clerked in a grocery store for four years, then started for himself, and thirteen years ago came to his present location on Bridge street. About two years ago he began brewing lager beer at the City Brewery on N. Water street, and carries on a good local trade in that article. He married in Peoria, August 30, 1869, Miss Pauline Koenig, who was born in Bavaria September 23, 1839, by whom he has had seven children, five now alive: Theodore J., born July 17, 1860; Julia, born April 7, 1862; Amelia, born January 29, 1864; Ru- dolph, born October 26, 1865, and Jacob, born August 14, 1877. Mr. Müller is now, and has been for some years, treasurer of Peoria Turnverein ; is director of German Banking Company, and stockholder in Me- chanics' National Bank, and Chamber of Commerce Association. He carries a stock of about $3,000 in his store and does a large grocery business. He owns the two-story brick building at above number, where he resides, with the lot on which it stands, and is also a part owner of Brewery property.

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The History of Peoria County, Illinois. Containing a history of the Northwest-history of Illinois-history of the county, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc., etc., Part 112

Author: Johnson & co., Chicago, pub Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Chicago : Johnson & Company Number of Pages: 932

Author: Johnson & co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago : Johnson & Company
Number of Pages: 932