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 114

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

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Pelherbridge Thos. W., carpenter, cor. Monroe and Itamilton streeta.

PETTENGILL MOSES, residence West Bluff, is one of the old and prominent citizens of Peo- ria. Is the seventh of thirteen children of Benjamin and IIannah Pettengill, and was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire, April 16. 1802. His grandfather, Andrew Pettengill, was an officer in the war of the revolution ; was mortally wounded at the battle of Bennington, Vermont. Mr. P.'s father was a prominent farmer, and endowed with extraordinary physical and mental pow- ers. Moses' early Summers were spent on the farm and in the machine shop the Winters in the village school. Ilis health broke down, and for seven years of his early manhood was an invalid. Later he pursued his studies in the academy of his native village, and taught there several terms, also at Lowell, Massachusetts, Saratoga Springs, and Lewiston, New York. In 1827, Mr. P. engaged in mercantile business in Rochester, New York, but lost the earnings of years by the burn- ing of his store the following year. Before locating again, he visited most of the principal cities in the Middle States, and after teaching one term, opened a store in Brockport, twenty miles west of Rochester, in company with a Mr. Little, afterwards with Col. San- born, his brother-in-law. May 23, 1833, Mr. J'. united in matrimony with Lucy, daughter of Deacon Amos Pettengill, of Salisbury, New Hampshire. llearing a very flattering account of the Illinois country from a neighbor, Mr. Fox, who had visited it, Mr. l'ettengill resolved to visit the Prairie State. Leaving Brockport in November, 1833. in company with a traveling con- panion named Sweatt, started for Fort Clark, and after a long and circuitous route by lake, canal, river, and overland on horseback, they reached their destination the last Saturday in December, 1833. Soon after their arrival, Mr. P. bought the lot on the southwest corner of Washington and Main streets of Alva Moffatt, for

$300. Peoria then contained a population of 150 people, about thirty log cabins, and three frame build- ings. After spending a few days in Fort Clark, Mr. l'ettengill made the trip homeward, via Chicago, 800 miles, on horseback. Having closed out his business there, he started, with his wife and Jacob Gale, since judge, in April, 1834, for Peoria. Making the journey via the lakes and across the country from Chicago, they arrived at Peoria on the Ist of June, 1834. Mr. 1., in company with Mr. Gale, began the erection of a store on the lot he had purchased on his previous visit, and soon after bought the lot adjoining, on which was a log cabin of the primitive sort, in which to live. In November, 1834, Messrs. Pettengill and Gale opened the first hardware and stove store in Peoria, and early in 1835 Mr. Pettengill purchased his partner's interest. Ile soon after added the manufacture of sheet iron and copperware, the first in Central Illinois. In December, 1834, the first church, a New School Presbyterian, was organized, and Mr. and Mrs. Pettengill were prominent among its eleven members. Through his and the bretlı- ren's efforts, the first house of worship was erected the next season. In the Summer of 1836, Mr. P. sold a half interest in his store to A. P. Bartlett, which continued until 1843, when Mr. Pettengill again became sole owner. The firm had previously built the first three- story brick store, on the corner of Washington and Main streets. In the Spring of 1844 he began building a three-story brick store on the lot where his stone front bank building was erected in 1872. In May of that year, his store and a large part of the goods were burned. In November following they lost their only child, Moses F., aged five years. llaving to go East to make pur- chases of goods each year, Mr. P. several times drove through in a carriage, taking the family along. From 1850 to 1854 Josiah Babcock was a partner with Mr. P. in his mercantile business. For several years Mr. P. was interested in the manufacture of plows and other agricultural implements, under the firm name of l'ettengill & Tazawell ; in the Spring also took an interest with several others in a large lumber yard. Early in the Summer of 1862 Mr. Pettengill purchased one of the most desirable lots of four acres upon the west bluff, and erected buildings on it at a cost of $5,000. In the Spring of 1863 disposed of his interest in the mercantile house which he had estab- lished in 1834. lle lost his wife on the 29th of Febru- ary, 1864. On May 17, 1565, at llazleton, 111., he married Hannah W. Tyner, nee Bent, a native of Mid- dlebury. Vt. Mr. P. was chosen delegate to the Na- tional Congregational Council, which met at Boston, Mass., in June, 1565. On the night of the 13th of De- cember, 1565, his bluff home with a large portion of its contents was destroyed by fire. Three years after his present elegant brick dwelling took its place on the

Muses Pettengill PEORIA.

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same site, costing $12,000. In 1870 formed a partner- ship with Joseph P. Smith and two other gentlemen, for the manufacture of bar soap for the wholesale trade, which continued two years, when he and his nephew bought out the other partners. Though Mr. Pettengill has retired from active business, he has capital invested in several commercial enterprises, among which is the large wholesale boot and shoe house of Pettengill & Co.

During the days of slavery Mr. Pettengill was an ac- tive and zealous anti-slavery man ; has from his youth been a strong defender of temperance, and from early manhood has been a devoted member of the church ; is affable and companionable, firm in purpose, and of un- impeachable integrity of character. Benevolence is a prominent feature of his nature ; has taken special in- terest in assisting young men to start in life; on Nov. 25, 1859, donated $4,000 as a thanksgiving offering to the First Congregational Church, of which he and his wife are members.

PFEIFFER AUGUSTUS, wholesale liquor dealer, 109 S. Washington street. Son of Theohold and Caroline (Hursch) Pfeiffer, natives of Germany, who came to the U. S. in 1849, and settled in Peoria county, and followed the grocery trade. Father died in 1873; mother still living. The subject of this sketch was born in Peoria county on the 21st day of Nov., 1852, and received what education the city schools af- forded. Embarked in his present business in 1877. Carries a stock of from $15,000 to $20,000. Mr. P.'s sales are principally in the central portion of the State, and his annual sales amount to from $75,000 to $100,- 000. Married Susie Buffe, daughter of Fred Buffe. She was born in Peoria Dec. 5, 1853. They have two children by this union, one boy and one girl : August F. and Clara Ellen.

PFEIFER M. hardware, 222 Bridge street, was born in Bavaria, 17th Jan., 1829. Son of Peter and Eliza (Ostermeyer) Pfeifer, natives of Bavaria. Came to America, Sept. 26, 1849, landing in New York. Thence went to Massachusetts, where he remained a short time. Then went to New Orleans and worked on the river four months, at American Bend, and in July, 1850, came to St. Louis. Remained there two months and was in various places until 1855, when he came to Peoria. Clerked in a hardware house till 1862, when he sta ted a grocery, and in the Fall added hardware, and continued in the same until the Fall of 1868. About that date he dropped groceries and devoted his whole time to the hardware business. Between the years of 1873 and '77, was the first president of the German Banking Co., of which he held stock for many years. Married, in the Fall of 1850, in St. Louis, Miss Barbara Goehring, a native of Bavaria Carries a stock from $7,000 to $9,000. Member of the Volunteer Fire Department for twelve years ; was secretary, treasurer

and foreman during that time. Was president of the

German Workingmen's Association. Has been direc- tor and treasurer of Central Street Car Com- pany, treasurer of the German Fire Insurance Co., and is at present director of the German Bank. Member of the I. O. O. F., Western Lodge, No. 295 ; has held the offices of treasurer and N. G. Owns four stores on Bridge and Washington streets; also a residence and lot on S. Adams street, No. 912, and other city property.

Pfifer R. R. Mrs. saloon, 1924 N. Adams street.

PFEIFFER THEOBALD (deceased).

Widow's residence, 826 Knoxville road. Was born in Rhinebergen, Germany, Feb. 21, 1820. Emigrated to America in 1850, located in Peoria, and immediately embarked in the grocery business, on Water street, near Bridge, and continued in the same fourteen years, when he sold out and engaged in the insurance business. He also was city collector and treasurer. Married Miss Caroline Hirsch. She was born in Germany, Ang. 28, 1824. The fruit of this marriage was nine children, six of them living : Robert, August, Ernest, Frederick, Rudolph and Annie. The deceased are : Caroline, Carl and Thomas.

Phelps D. B. general agent German Fire Ins. Co. res. 511 Green street.

Phenix J. G. plasterer, res. 220 Armstrong avenue. Phillips E. restaurant, 132 S. Jefferson street. Phillips John, res. 707 First street.

PHILLIPS F. M. Captain Chemical Engine No. 2, S. Adams street, below Plank road, was born in Brown county, O., September 19, 18.42, and is the son of Valentine and Jane (Kennett) Phillips, natives of Ohio. When about twelve years of age he removed with his parents to Peoria, and has ever since made it his home. He enlisted in August, 1861, in Company A, 47th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Captain Cromwell, and formed part of the 16th Army Corps, or Western Army; took part in the battles of Island No. 10, Corinth, Iuka, Jackson, Miss., second battle of Corinth, Vicksburg, Millikin's Bend, Red River Expediti on, Pleasant Hill, through Mississippi after Forest, Tupalo, and Sharcott Lake in Arkansas, where the company lost heavily ; in all, 27 battles and skirmishes. He was mustered out at Springfield, Ill., October 4, 1864, upon which day his mother died in Peoria, and after staying at home for thirty days, he re-enlisted as a veteran in Company B, 11th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and served with it till the close of the war, when he was mustered out with the rank of corporal. On his return to Peoria he engaged in teaming for over a year, hauling coal on contract to distilleries. He married, 1868 Miss Martha E. Kemmer, who was born in Kentucky in 1853, by whom he has had one child, Henry W., born 1869, and died in October, 1870. In 1866 he gave up teaming, and engaged for about six years in the livery business, and in 1874 entered the

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the employ of the city as fireman, and has since fol- lowed that occupation. Ile was first with Chemical Engine Co. No. 1 ; has been in present company since January, 1873, and in September of the latter year received the app antment to its captaincy.

l'lerce C. S. grocer, cor. Main and Madison streets.

PIERCE EUGENE B. secretary Peoria Plow Company, S. Water, corner Walnut streets.

PINGER JACOB, pork packer ; residence, 942 Knoxville road. Was born in Framenheim, Alsace Hessen, Germany, April 23, 1816, and came to America in December, 1833, and located in Cincinnati, O., where he resided 34 years. Then in 1865 came to Peoria, where he has followed pork packing since. Married Mary Bohl. She was born in Baiern, Ger- many, July 25, 1822, and came to the United States in 1625. The fruit of this marriage was nine children, eight of whom are still living. Christ. born October 23, 1846; George D., born November 20, 1550; John E., born October 19, 1853; Lou. J., born November 24, 1856; Theodore, born January 24. 1859; Albert, born April 11, 1861 ; Amelia M., born Sept. 27, 1$66 ; Emma K., born October 7, 1871. (Sarah E., born May 20, 1845, died June 2, 1853).

Plerce 11. 11. bricklaver. Knoxville road. Pierson John, fruit, 405 N. Adams street. Pinkney Andrew, res. 515 Main street.

linkney R. M. res. 507 Monroe street. Fitt N. Taylor, 108 N. Adams street.

l'lace E. O. mall carrier, res. 608 Fifth street.

POLSTER CHARLES, grocer and provision dealer, 113 Clay street, was born in Germany, February 6, 1831 ; emigrated to America, landing at New York in October, 1856, and went to Connecticut, and from thence to Peoria, where he carried on business as a tailor until 1861, and then enlisted in 28th Regiment I. V. I., and served three years, afterwards re-enlisting in the same regiment, and serving until the close of the war ; was discharged in 1866. He worked at his trade all the time he was in the army ; participated in a good many battles but never received a wound, or lay a day in a hospital. After his discharge he com- menced his present business, and has since carried it on successfully. Ile married, in 1857, Miss Anne Insel- mann, who was born in Germany, April 19, 1518.

POLSTER JOHN, dealer in groceries, pro- visions, flour, etc., 1214 N. Adams street, was born in Germany, January 1. 1857 ; son of John and Katherina (Armstrong) Polster both of whom were natives of that country. Hle was raised and educated in his native town of Ratzeburg, and came alone to America in 1875. landing in New York in July of that year. lle canie straight through to l'eoria, and for the next four years clerked for his uncle Charles l'olster, and started in busines for himself at his present location, February 23, 1979. He married April 17, of the same year, Miss Theodolinde Seulle, a native of Peoria. Mr. Polster

has a handsome store, keeps in it a stock valued at about $;00, and bids fair soon to build up a large and lucrative trade.

POWELL MAHLON T. was born near Leesburgh, Loudon county, \'a., on the 26th of October. 1816; received a good education at common school ; left his native country on October 6, 1836, having in charge his father, then seventy-two years old, (who served three years and eight months in the Revolu- tionary war) and family, which consisted of mother and sister. They landed in Peoria from the steamer Warren on November 5, same year ; removed up the river to the narrows, where the father was taken sick, and in about three weeks died. Then he and the re- maining family moved to Washington, Tazewell county, where he married the oldest daughter of Rev. W. J. Curtis, on October 21, 1841, and May, 1850, removed to Peoria, where they have lived since. Have a family of four sons, two of whom are married, and three girls, all living in the city. Mr. Powell works at his trade, car- penter ; is, financially, in comlortable circumstances, and enjoys good physical health.

l'opie J. plasterer. 1015 First street. Poppinga Gro. Inburer, res. 613 W. Jefferson street. Pothoff T. It. res. 119 1 rst street.

Potter 11. Il. grain, 300 S. Water street.

Powell C. laborer, res. 511 Huilbut streel.

lowell D. laborer, 208 Crdar street.

Powell James, cor Main and Blult streets.

Powell M. T. carpenter, 10% Elle street

Power James, res 110 Butler street.

l'ower John, laborer, res. Grove strrrl.

Powers Edward, trainster, 316 $ Water street. Powers John, hotel, 224 S. Water street.

PRENGER FRED. painter. 1222 S. Adams street, was born in l'russia, March 20, 1533, and came to America in July, 1557. For one year he located in Detroit, Mich., where he worked at his trade, and then came to Peoria in April, 1855, and engaged in busi- ness. He married in 1863 Mary Lucas, who was born in Bohmer, March 21. 1545, by whom he has had eight children, five now living. Frederick, Annette, Mary, Anna K. and Emma. Mr. Prenger has been engaged in the business of painting for the last thirty years, and is enabled by huis extensive experience to turn out the best of work. He owns property in the city to the amount of $1,000. Himself and wife are members of the L'athohe Church.

Proctor Johu (' dealer In lumber. 205 \ Washington street. l'robi H shoe maker, 10% N. Washing on street

Fruhaski, John, collar munker, 113 s. Washington street.

PROHMER GEORGE, bakery, S21 N. Madison street, was born in Germany, Feb. 7. 1546 , emigrated to this country in 1866, and located in Peoria. In 1867 went to Chicago and remained there two years, when he returned and engaged in his pres- ent business, which he has carried on successfully since. Married Katherena Comdoevar Dec. 3, 1565, a native of Germany ; came to the United States in 1560. They have three children, one girl and two boys, They are both members of the Lutheran Church, and North

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Peoria German School Association. His father came to this country in 1853. In politics a Liberal.

Prosch August, plasterer, 327 Gallatin street.

PREIS HENRY, veterinary surgeon, 206 S. Washington street, was born in Germany, Dec. 20, 1823 ; came to the United States in 1844 and located in New York city, where he remained a short time ; thence to Buffalo, N. V., where he stayed a short time. In 1855 came to Teoria, where he has followed his oc- cupation since. Married Miss Kate Kilshoffer. She was born in Prussia in 1842. There were three chil- dren by this union, two boys and one girl. Studied in Denmark ; when he graduated there went to Ham- burgh, where he prosecuted his profession, and after- wards to America.

Purcell J. E., U. S. store keeper. res. 215 MeDougal street. Purcell Jas. stock yards, res. 1804 S. Washington street. Purcell John, res. 1017 First street.

Partscher Thomas, fruits, etc. 206 S. Water street. Puschel Mrs. M. 917 Hale street.

PUTERBAUGH GEORGE, attorney, 118 N. Adams street.

PUTERBAUGH S. D. attorney, 118 N. Adams street.

Putman Wm. conductor T. P. & W. res. 804 Monson street. Py Emil, engineer, res. 309%% W. Jefferson street.

QUALMAN CHARLES, boot and shoe dealer, S. Adams street, near Main.

Quien F. hardware dealer. 217 S. Adams street. Quinn M. C. attorney at law.

Rabold Jacob, malt, res. 1610 S. Washington street. Race W'm. laborer. res. Ill Gallatin street.

Raleigh Thos. T. P. & W. shops.

Ramsden John, well-digger. 314 McDouglas street. Randall Willard, U. S. gauger, res. 166 Gay street. Ranny J. K. manager telegraph W. U., A. & P., and A. D. Rankin L. B. Mrs. res. 1110 Main street.

Rapp Fred E. butcher, res. 207 Birket street.

Rattle Henry, U. S. store keeper, res. 109 Third street.

RAWSON SAMUEL, grocer, 1032 N. Mon- roe street, was born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, Janu- ary 22, 1833, and remained there until 1852, when he started out to see something of the country he was born in, and has wandered around a great deal since then. Ile served an apprenticeship to the trade of carpenter, and has worked at it in various places for ten years, often taking contracts and employing several hands in their execution. In course of his wanderings he pulled up at Pike's l'eak, and was there during part of the years 1859 and '6o. From thence removed to Iowa ; has taught over twenty district schools in this and other States ; came to Peoria in 1876, and was for two years assistant teacher in Parish's Commercial College ; began business for himself at his present location in the latter part of 1878, and conducts a good and increasing busi- ness. Mr. Rawson is a strictly temperate and moral man, although unconnected with any church.

Reed Louisa J. Mrs. boarding. 311 Harrison street. Reed P. laborer T. P. & W. shops. res. 716 Hurlbut street. Reeder Robt. F. fireman, res. 2000 S. Washington street.

REEN AUGUST W. If. druggist, 303 Main street, was born in Gesecke Westphalia, Prussia, March

27, 1825, and is the son of Clemens N. and Francisca (Finke) Reen, both of whom were natives of Westpha- lia. He was raised and educated in his native town, and learned the drug business with Frank Fabro, in Lippstadt, with whom he remained from 1842 to '43, removing thence to Muenster and resided there until 1854, while there serving his term in the army as mili- tary pharmacist ; moved from there to Schwerte upon the Ruhr, where he remained until 1858, and in Sep- tember of the same year sailed from Bremen in the S. S. Harmonia, and landed at New Vork in the early days of October. Hle at first settled in Chicago, where he was employed as drug clerk, and in August, 1860, re- moved to Peoria, where he has ever since resided. Af- ter some years he, in company with Fritz Reuter, bought out his employer (B. F. Miles), and together carried on the business until May, 1868, when the part- nership was dissolved and Mr. Reen assumed sole con- trol of the business. He has since profitably continued it, carrying a stock of about $6,000, and does a yearly business of $25,000. He married in Peoria, October 12, 1861, Mrs. Maria Ruediger, widow of Frederick Rendiger, and danghter of Charles Reudiger, a native of Stuttgart, Germany, by whom he has had seven chil- dren, three now alive - Clemens, Angust and Annie. Mr. Reen is P. M. of Schiller Lodge, No. 335. A. F. & A. M., and has been president of the Peoria German School Association. He owns his residence and the lot on which it stands, at 207 Hancock street.

Relider Henry. bx. yd. res. 900 Seventh avenue. Reichardt G. P. grocer, 223 First street. Reid Peter, res. 918 Third street. Reigle Anton, carpenter T. P. & W. 104 S. Madison street. Reiger E. blacksmith, 538 S. Adams street. Reilly Patrick, laborer, res. 1384 S. Washington street.

Reising A. cooper, 303 Hurtbut street.

Resenburg Mrs. res. 218 W. Madison street.

Reus E. C. book binder, 322 W. Madison street.

REUTER JOHN B. boot and shoe maker, 405 S. Washington street, was born in Germany, December 14, 1832, and is the son of Thomas and Anna (Schmidt) Renter, natives of that country. He learned his trade in his native country, and came to America in 1853, landing at Quebec ; worked at his trade in Hamilton, Canada, for two years, and then moved to Evansville, Ind., and after a short stay went to New Orleans, where he remained till 1862, removing in that year to New York, where he remained three years. IIe married in New Orleans June 14, 1859, Miss Elizabeth Müller, a native of Germany, by whom he has three children - Fred, Charles and John. He came to Woodford county in 1865, and staying there but a short time returned to New Orleans, and there resided till 1872, when he came to Peoria and has ever since made it his home. He turns out fine work and has a good class of customers.

Reynolds Wm. pork packing, res. 403 W. Madison street.

RHEA ELIAS P. dealer in farm machinery, 213 S. Washington street, was born in Preble county,

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Ohio, In 1531, and was reared there on a farm. Jehu Khea married Elizabeth Ilarris in Tennessee, and settled in Preble county about 1525. Ten children blessed their union, of whom Elias is the youngest. The parents both died leaving him an orphan at ten years of age. lle enjoyed the advantages of the com- mon schools, and followed farming till thirty years old. Married Phebe Paddock, of Ohio in 1854. Came to Teoria county three years later. In 1865 engaged in the sale of farm machinery; and in 1873 began a jobbing business in the same line, as traveling salesman. Since November, 1879. Mr. Rhea has been a member

of the firm of Martin Brothers & Co. The house handles all kinds of farm machinery at both wholesale and retail, and have an extensive trade. Mr. and Mrs. Rhea have four children, two of each sex ; Robert L., book-keeper for Kingman & Co., Elias B., Emma J., and Cora B. Mr. Rhea is a member of A. F. & A. M., and of the Knights of Honor.

Rice t'. H engineer ft. tharrison street, res. 518 Hancock street. Rice J. teamster, 203 Elm stroet.

RICE JAMES M. attorney at law, 303 Main street.

Rice M Mrs. 407 W. Madison street Richards ('hay, spice mills, 117 Hamilton street.

Richardson E. sawyer, 301 N. Water street. Richardson Frank D. engineer. T. P. & W.

Richardson Mt. S. Mrs. ros. 914 Sixth street.

Richinond W'm. jeweler, 229 5. Adams street.

Rickley Jaco', boot and shoe mfr. 210 5. Madison street.

RIEMENSCHNEIDER HENRY, (de- ceased,) res. of widow, 204 Liberty street, was born in Lippstadt, Prussia, March 20, 1828, and was there raised and educated. Also learned the trade of cigar maker. Ile married in February, 1853. Miss Wilhel- mina Kraemer, a native of Gueterslow, Prussia, by whom he had two children - Maria, and Henry George, both of whom were born in Rheda, Prussia. Ile came with wife and family to America in 1857. landing at New Orleans in December of that year, and went straight up the river to St. Louis, where he resided for about one and a half years, and then came to l'eoria where he resided and carried on business as cigar man- ufacturer for about twelve years. Ilis health failing he sold out his business, and removed to Chicago and thence to St. Louis, where he died March 27, 1572. Immediately afterwards his family returned to l'eoria, and resumed the manufacture of cigars, which is still carried on in the name of his daughter. Make largely. all grades of cigars for local trade.

Rilea S. W. brakeman C .. B. a Q. res. 1704 N. Adams street, Riley Pat. res. 821 Merriman street.

Riley Win. laborer, res. 208 Mieltes nolds street. ttoach Pat. res. 1387 8. Adams street.

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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 114

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