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ROBERTS JOHN D. U. S. Ganger, office collector of internal revenue, corner Main and Wash- ington streets. Was born in Clermont county, Ohio, March 21, 1835, and is the son of Washington Roberts and Sarah Cramer. ITis father was a native of Maine. and his mother of Ohio. Ile was raised in his native
county till twenty years of age, and there received his education, moving with his parents in 1555 to Stark county, Ill., and settling near Wyoming. where he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, and worked at it in the locality and also in other parts of the State for several years. Ile settled down on a farm in Tri- voli township, of Peoria county, and married, January 7. 1862, Miss Mary Matthis, a daughter of Martin and Rachæl Matthis, natives of Illinois, who was born in Trivoli township, January 7, 1842, and by whom he has had three children, two now alive - Loretta Jane (de- ceased), Martin Albert, and Mionie Olive. After a few years on his farm, he engaged in the grocery business, at Yates City, Knox county, 1/1., which he carried on till he received his appointment as internal revenue gauger in 1873. when he sold out his business and re- moved with his family to Peoria, where he has since re- sided. While in Yates City he filled for some years the offices of alderman and city treasurer. Mrs. Koh- erts is a member of the M. E. Church, and her mother is still alive and a resident of Trivoli township.
Robinson .I. Mrs. res. 1420 S. Adams street. Rubioson W. H. Insurance, 214 Stain street.
Robison & Worthington, attorneys, 107 N. Jefferson street.
ROBISON LESLIES, attorney at law, 107 .N Jefferson street. Was born near Detroit, Mich., Aug. 8, 1834, and is the son of James and Isabella (I.eslie) Robison, natives of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who came to America and settled near Detroit, Mich., in 1831 They removed from thence to Elm Grove township. Tazewell county, in the Spring of 1837, where they still reside. Mr. Robison attended the common school there, and the academy at Tremont, in the same coun- ty. and afterwards completed his education by attend- ing Knox College, Galesburg, 111., and Vale College. New Haven, graduating from the latter in the class of '56. He afterwards came to Peoria and read law in the offices of Hon. E. N. Powell, and llon. Henry Grove ; was admitted to the bar at Springfield, by ex- amination before the Supreme Court, and was on that occasion introduced to the members of it by Abraham Lincoln, who was then practicing there. Mr. Robison was elected mayor of Peoria in 1876. upon the Repub- lican ticket, and acceptably filled the office during a term of two years. 1le married, July 7. 1864. Miss Julia Ballance, daughter of Charles Ballance, by whom he had three sons, two now alive - Charles W. and Leslie. His wife died in the Spring of 1871, and in June of the following year he married Miss Lizzie Rutherford, his present wife.
ROBINSON & CALLENDER, real estate and insurance agents, 214 Main street.
Roche J. Mrs. res. 100 Jackson street.
ROESSLER FRED'KK, cigar manufacturer, 1015 N. Adams street. Was born in Heidelberg, Ba- den, June 16, 1845, and is the son of Frederick and
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Elizabeth Roessler, natives of that city. Ile came to America with his mother when about seven years of age, landing at New York, where he resided for four years, and then in June, 1856, came to Peoria, where he has since lived. Ile learned his trade of cigar maker there ; and has worked at it all his life; manu- factures generally for local trade. His father died be- fore he came to America, and his mother still lives and resides with him. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Western Lodge No. 295, of Peoria.
Rogers J. T. Jumher. 322 S. Adams street. Rogers N. B. fireman, C. R. I. & P. res. 814 N. Monroe street.
ROGERS J. T. & CO. lumber merchants, 322 S. Adams street.
Roggy N. teamster, 324 W. Jefferson street. Rohrback L. millinery, 105 S. Jefferson street. Rojahn M. A. Mrs. res. 908 Sixth street.
ROJAHN CHARLES, marble worker, 508 Third street ; was born in the Kingdom of Hanover, Germany, May 25, 1831, and is the son of Gottlieb and Frederika (Fisher) Rojahn, natives of Hanover. He was raised, educated and learned his trade at home, and in 1853 came to America, landing at Baltimore, June Igth of that year. He first went to Wheeling, W. Va., and worked at his trade there for about two years, and during the next year traveled about through the States of Iowa, Ohio and Missouri, marrying in Newport, Ky., June 15, 1856, Miss Mary Wolf, a native of Kentucky, by whom he has had five children-Annie, Amelia, Mary, Louis and Frederika. He came to Peoria in the month of his marriage, and has since re- sided there. For sixteen years he worked for one em- ployer, and started for himself in the Summer of 1877. He manufactures all kind of tombstones, and executes in the highest style of the art, all sorts of plain and ornamental marble work, He owns his residence and lot, with workshop in the rear, at above number, and also lot and building on the corner of Third and Fisher Streets ; is a member of Western Lodge, No. 295, I. O. O. F., and of Goethe Lodge, No. 8, A. O. U. W. Him- self and wife are adherents of the Lutheran Church.
Rohlfs R. J. baker, 623 Franklin street. Rohman P. sextou, W. City.
Roll C. proprietor, Pekin house, 614 S. Water street. Rollman E. res. 1218 N. Monroe street. Rose Martin, laborer, res. 332 S. Madison street. Rosenberger L. clerk, res. 1165 S. Adams street. Rosenfield Isaac, sexton. res. 100 W. Jefferson street. Rosenblatt R. Mrs. res. 202 S. Water street.
Roskoten R. physician, res. N. Jefferson street.
ROSS D. D., M. D. 103 S. Adams street.
Roth Nicholas, undertaker, 416 S. Adams street. Roth Wm. saloon, 816 N. Adams street.
ROMER HERMAN, saloon, 533 S. Adams street ; was born in Ettenheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, November 19, 1845, and is the son of Benedict and Catherine Romer, natives of that coun- try. He came to America in 1866, landing at New York in June of that year, and coming straight to Peoria has ever since made it his home. He was en-
gaged in business as barber for ten years, and in 1876 went to Chicago and was for a year in partnership with his brother, and then returned to Peoria and started a saloon on his own account, and came to his present location in September, 1877. He married November 21, 1871, in St. Louis, Miss Magdalena Meuli, a native of Peoria, by whom he has had five children, four of whom are now living-Otto, Julius, Lottie and Her- man.
Rotterman C. F. tallor, 306 Smith street. Rotterman V. cooper, res. 705 Fourth street.
ROSENTRETER FRANK L. watchmaker, 327 S. Adams street, was born in Prussia, Feb. 28, 1839, and is the son of August R. and Henrietta (Schultz) Rosentreter, natives of that country. Ile came alone to America in 1858, landing at New York in October of that year. Came first to Chicago, and after a short stay removed to near Lacon in Marshall Co., where he resided for two years, and then removed to Peoria in 1860, and after a residence of about six months, went to Roanoke, Woodford Co., Ill., where for two years he farmed, and then started business as watchmaker in Pekin, Ill., until May 1863, when he enlisted in Co. F. 139th I. V. I. in the one hundred day service. He served principally in Kentucky and Missouri, and after being mustered out in the September following, re- enlisted as a veteran in the 32nd 1. V. I. as a musician and served until the close of the war, when he was mustered out at Springfield, and coming to Peoria worked for Mr. Ehrler as watchmaker for nearly two years. He married June 18, 1868, at Lacon, Ill., Miss Mary Scherff, a native of New York, by whom he has had six children, four now alive ; Albert, Frank, Hen- rietta and Ida. After marriage he started business for himself at Lacon, then removed to DesMoines, Iowa, where he remained three years. and coming back to Peoria in 1872 started his present business and has since resided there. He also deals largely in singing birds of all kinds. Himself and wife are members of the Evan- gelical Association.
ROTHAN GEORGE .J. 620 Johnson street, carpenter and stair builder, son of John and Gertrudc Rothan, natives of Germany, who came to the United States in 1838, and located in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they still reside. The subject of this sketch was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 23, 1851, was reared to the trade and received a common school education. Came to Peoria in 1873, worked for Harschbirger about four years, and in 1878 commenced liis present business. Married Miss Rose Emma Beckenhaupt. She was born in Ohio. There were three children, one of whom is living, Chas. A., born June 10, 1876. Members of the Catholic Church. Mr. R. is a young energetic business man, and by close attention to business and fair dealing is working a good trade.
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Ronse Mra. M. res. cor Main and os Rowan 1. trunk manufacturer, 132 Ad .. Rowland John F .. well digger. 616 Smith nse Rude John S. Blud street, hrad of Spring. TURK H. If grain. 320 > Washington street. Rule F. rea. 309 Oak street
RULEY SAMUEL. H., carpenter, 612, Second street, was born in Ohio June 29, ISTS; came to l'eoria in 1551, and commenced carpentering. which occupation he has since followed. lle married in 1851 Miss Rebecca J. Ditto, who was born in Penn- sylvania June 30, 1527, by whom he has had ten children, only three of whom are now living, Allis, Emma, Belle, and Kobert G. Mr. Ruley is a member of the M. E. Church.
Ruse W. F. cooper, 814 N. Monroe street. Russell J. C. miller, 218 Arcond street. Russell Susan, cor. Mart and Hamilton streets. Ryan James, baker. 312 S. Washington street. Kyan John, res. Eminett House.
RYAN JJOHN Jr., beer, ale, and porter, bottler, 219 Bridge street, was born in Peoria Jan. 19, 1854, and is the son of John and Ellen (Carrigan) Ryan. His father was a native of county Tipperary, Ireland, who came to America in 1845, and died in Peoria August 21. 1879. llis mother is from Kil- kenny, Ireland, and still resides in the city. Mr. Ryan was raised and educated in Peoria, and, after one year in the employ of the T. P. & W. R. R., entered that of Gipps & Co., brewers, and for six years kept their books. lle commenced business for himself as heer bottler in April 14. 1379. buying out the firm of Oscar Furst & Co., at present location. Ile bottles at rate of one thousand barrels annually of Gipps & Co.'s lager beer, and ships it all over the State of Illinois. Much is also sold in the city, and his trade is rapidly in. creasing. This he accounts for by the growing appre- ciation by the public of the merits of Gipps & Co.'s beer, it having successfully stood the most searching chemical analysis, as to its quality and purity, and also to the care with which it is bottled. Write him for prices. He also keeps on hand such quantities of bottlers' sup- plies, that he is able to furnish complete bottlers' out- fits at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms.
fyan 1' laborer, res. 100 t'rose street. Ryan Stephen, carpenter, 519 Smith street. Ryors Fafward 1. book binder rrs 213 Fourth street. Haba Claas O. carpenter, T P. & W. res. 405 M-Hean street. Sandborg l'eter, res. 10; Mr fieynolds street. Sanford M. H. res. 1111 Sec .nd street.
SANDMEYER HI., dealer in hardware, stoves, etc., 119 S. Adams street. This business has been in existance for upwards of thirty years, and has been conducted by Mr. Sandmeyer since 1554. He carries an extensive and well selected stock of all kinds of stoves, shelf hardware and house furnishing goods, which seldom falls below $20,000.
SALM CASPER, saloon, 1421 S. Washington street.
Sardleun Henry, res 1109 First street. Scanlon Mary, 720 Way uo atroci.
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Scanlon Thomas, boller maker, S. Water street. Schafer \' F. res. 1614 S. Adamy street. Schafer James, printer, 423 5 Washington street. Schafer Peter, res. 501 Plank road. "hacht Fred. carpenter, 1003 l'lank road. she'd John F., harness maker, cor. Hall and Kaorville road. Scheirer L. L. barier. 1213 5. Adams street. Schefing J., grocer, 901 $ Adams street. Scherblu Philip, hotel, Bridge, cor. Adams. Schiffing Jos., grocer, 901 ×. Adams street.
SCHILLER C. R. (of Schiller & Marks), 210 Fulton street, was born in Germany, August 22, 1841. and is the son of John and Catherine (Hoffman) Schil- ler, natives of that country. Hle was raised and edu- cated there, and learned something of his father's busi- ness of cotton weaving. Came to America in 1862. landing at New York in Summer of that year. He came to El Paso, Illinois, where he resided for about one and a half years, and removed to Peoria in 1864. There he clerked in various stores for seven years, and afterwards traveled on the road for two years, finally engaging in his present business, which he has since continued. He married, in October. 1867, Miss Kath- erina Klick, a native of Berks county. Pennsylvania, who came to Kane county, Illinois, when very young, by whom he has four children-Amanda, William, John and Ida. lle owns his residence and lot, corner of Underhill and College streets,
SCHEMBES JACOB, grocer and provision dealer, 1000 N. Adams street.
Schilling Mary A., res. 12; trying street. Schimpi C' .. res. 303 First atreet.
SCHIMPFP RUDOLPH A. grocer, 203 S. Madison street, was born March 13, 1536, in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1850, with his parents, who located in l'eona. In 1859 Mr. S. embarked in the grocery business, and by fair dealing and close attention to business, has built up a good trade. Married Miss Henrietta Heaedicke, February S, 1565. She was born in Woodford county, Illinois, October 21, 1543. and came to Peoria county in 1865. They have two children, both girls, Louisa, born Octo- ber 4. 1868, Anna, horn January 17, 1875.
Schlink J. P., res. 410 Ilberty street,
Schlink V., rea. 312 Third street. Schmidt (. Chambers street n. city.
SCHMIDT CHARLES T. butcher, 617 Main street.
Schmidt John, 333 New street.
schmidt J., vinegar manufacturer, 103 tivana street.
SCHNEBLY G. W. U. S. storekeeper, res. 263 Bluff street, born in Washington county, Maryland, June 21, 1821. came with parents to l'eoria county in 1835 and worked on farm until Fall of t84t. Went west to to see the sights of the gold regions, came back, and in IS50 was married to Margaret Cox. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1829. They have seven children-Julia B., George W., Willie ti., Dolla C., Robert M., Susie E., Maggie B. Was in the grain and milling business at Mossville from 1861 to 1873, and station agent at same place for number of years. In 1575 came to l'co-
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ria, where he was appointed U. S. storekeeper, in which capacity still serves. Is Republican in polities.
Schmidt Louis, carpenter, res. 309 New street. Schmidt P. Mrs. res. 149 Clay street.
Schnaph A. H. florist, 1507 Perry street. Schnebly G. W. store keeper, res. 263 Bintl street.
Schneller A. res. 307 New street.
Schneider C. tailor, 207 S. Washington street.
Schneider C. Mrs. res. 411 S. Adams street.
Schnelder John, whitesmith, 410 Fulton street.
Schneider Jos. gardener, res. Second street.
SCHNEIDER BERNARD, U. S. store- keeper, res. 922 S. Adams street.
SCHNEIDER JOHN, cutler and grinder, 410 Fulton street, was born in the canton of Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 6, 1845, and is the son of Simon and Anna (Steiner) Schneider, natives of that canton. He was raised, educated and learned the trade of cutler there, and came to America in 1867, landing at New York on Oct. 22 of that year. lle came straight to Peoria, where he has ever since resided. For the next nine years he worked as journeyman, and three years ago started for himself at his present location. He married, June 10, 1870, Pauline Meyer, a native of Al- sace, France, born there Dec. 26, 1847, and who came to America with her parents in August, 1867, by whom he has had six children, five now alive : Bertha, Albert (deceased), John, Albertine, Albert and Pauline. He owns his business property and resides above it. He and his wife are members of the Apostolic Christian Church.
Schock Chas, distiller, res. S. Water street.
Schock Marx, harhier, 1135 S. Adams street.
Schoenit Geo, carpenter. res. 313 W. Jefferson street.
Schoenut G. W. barber, res. 203 North street.
Scholey Thos. machinist, res. 110 N. Fayette street.
Schradski A. clothing, 104 Adams street.
Schradskl J. clothing, 217 Main street.
Schroder John, blacksmithing, 205 Bridge street. Schroder W. carpenter, 304 Seventh street.
Schule F. alcohol runner, res. 208 Walnut street. Schuster Adam, cooper, res. 1600 S. Washington street.
Schultz Frederick, res. 1407 S. Washington street. Schwab J. F. carpenter, res. 211 Seventh street. Schwabecker H. Ilquor dealer, 216 S. Washington street. Schwabecker J. Ilquor dealer, 216 S. Washington street. Schwartt Ilenry, printer. res. 1338 S. Adams street.
Schwartzman D. hats, caps, etc. 219 Main street.
Schwembold C. F. harness maker, 429 S. Washington street. Schwerm John H. bricklayer, res. 803 W. Jetterson street.
SCHROEDER JOHN, blacksmith, 205 Bridge street.
SCHWAB ERNEST A. & JOIIN, car- penters and builders, are sons of Fred C. and Philli- pinea E. Schwab. Ernest was born in Germany in 1852; John was born in Peoria in 1854. Their father died in the city in 1874; mother is still living. The brothers were educated in the city schools ; John took a course in Cole's Business College. They both learned the carpenter trade, and Ernest started in the building business in 1873 ; John joined him two years later ; they were in partnership over three years, and are now work- ing together. Ernest married Anna Barthbom, in 1878, in Erie, Penn. He owns a homestead in the city, and does a general contracting and building business. John married Louise Kohler in 1875, a native of Peo- ria. Have two children : Herman C. and Amelia B.
SCHWARTZENBACH GEO. boot and
shoe maker, Plank road, near S. Adams street, was born in Germany, May 14, 1845, and is the son of Ja- cob and Katherina Schwartzenbach, natives of that country. He was raised and learned his trade at home, and came to America in 1871, landing at New York in July of that year, and came to Peoria, where he worked at his trade as journeyman for several years, and then started for himself. He married, Aug. 5, 1872, Dora l'ink, a native of Germany, who came to America with her parents in 1870.
Scott E. M. res. 150 Clay street. Scranton R. printer, res. 417 Green street.
SEABURY RICHARD F. retired, 802 San- ford street, was born in the city of New London, Conn., July 21, 1809. His father was Rev. Charles Seabury, whose father was the Rt. Rev. Samuel Seabury, the first bishop of the diocese of Connecticut, and also the first bishop in the United States. Mr. Seabury emi- grated to Illinois in 1836, landing in Peoria with a stock of merchandise, intending to commence business in the city. Traveling from New York in company with some Tazewell county colonists, he was induced, unfor- tunately, to go to Tremont, and disaster instead of prosperity was the result. After various vicissitudes, he finally came again to Peoria, in 1845, and settled in the village of Kickapoo, and established the pioneer store in the place, and was appointed postmaster ; re- tained the office for many years, and was removed at the instance of Owen Lovejoy, M. C., because Mr. Sea- bury was a Democrat. During the Southern Rebellion he was a member of the board of supervisors, repre- senting the town of Kickapoo. Mr. Seabury removed to the city of Peoria about 1865, where he has since, with his family, resided. The wife of Mr. S. was a daughter of Judge John E. Russell, of Monticello, N. Y., where she was born. They have eight children, five daughters and three sons. Samuel and Richard reside in Peoria, Charles in Chicago ; and one daugh- ter, Mrs. H. C. Stevens, is living in Winona, Minn., one in New York and three at home. Mr. S. and wife and family, are members of the Episcopal Church.
SEABURY SAMUEL, men's furnishing goods, 215 Main street. Was born in Tremont, Taze- well county, Ill., December 9, 1842, and is the son of Richard F. Seabury and Catherine Eliza Russell. His father is a native of New London, Conn., and his mother of New York. They came West in 1836, and his father was for many years engaged in the mercan- tile business in Tremont. When four years old the family removed to Kickapoo township, of l'eoria coun- ty, where he was raised, coming to Peoria city in 1862, and working for some years at his trade of carpenter, and afterwards engaged in the wholesale notion busi- ness, under the firm name of Chas. Seabury & Co. In 1867 he sold out his interest, and engaged in his pres-
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ent line. llas made a specialty of shirts, and is now engaged in their manufacture, meeting with great suc- cess in that department ; has represented for the past two years Wanamaker's tailoring establishment at Phil- adelphia, and during that time has taken over 2,500 orders for suits. Ife married, May 23. 1566, at Nor- mal, III., Miss Isabella Francis Woodward, a native of Ohio, by whom he has had four children, Edward Fran- cis, William Samuel, Charles Isabella and Fannie Mayo. Mr. Seabury's parents are still alive, and he is one of a family of eight children, four of whom are married and have families, yet this large family circle has never been broken by a death.
SEEHAAS CHARLES .J. M. grocer, 1220 N. Monroe street. Was born in Prussia, Europe, in 1522, learned the cabinet trade and carried on the busi- ness there, employing eighteen hands for nineteen years. In 1548 he married Matilda Luttich ; came to the United States in 1853; lived a year in Chicago ; in 1854 settled in Peoria; was five years employed as foreman in a furniture manufactory ; started a furni- ture store in 1363 ; sold out three years after ; superin- tended a factory in l'ekin, Tazewell county, two years ; returned to Peoria and continued in the same business until 1879, when he purchased the property on the cor- ner of Monroe and Spring streets, and entered the grocery trade. Mr. and Mrs. S. are the parents of six- teen children, six living, three of each sex. Mr. S. keeps a fine stock of staple goods and has a large re- tail trade. Is a member of 1. O. O. F., Lodge 295.
SEILER SAMUEL, hardware, 215 S. Wash- ington street.
SEIPEL J. & C, grocers and provision deal- ers, 822 N. Adams street. The members of this firm are John C. and Conrad Seipel - brothers - who were both born in Woodford county, 111., the former January 27. 1841, and the latter May 16, 1843. They are the sons of Adam J. and Anna Mary Seipel, natives of Ger- many. who settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the Fall of 1838. The brothers were raised and educated in their native county, and grew to manhood on the home farm. John C. came to l'eoria in 1869; married January 5. 1875. Miss Mary O. Seipel, a native of his own county. Conrad enlisted September 20, 18644. in Co. K. 14th 1. V. I., and served with it till the close of the war, taking part in the battles of Nashville, Franklin, Springhill and Columbus, Tenn., and many other smaller affairs ; was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., June 22. 1865. Ile married January 8, 1867. Miss Katie Weber, a na- tive of Woodford county, by whom he has two cluldren - Rilla and Arthur. Ile came to Peoria in 1872. The brothers have been in partnership in their present business for over four years ; keep a general stock of groceries, notions, queensware, etc., and do a good business both to city and country customers. Both
brothers and their wives and families are members of the Catholic Church.
Seabury R. F book -keeper. 802 Sanford street.
Sear. T. 10% Kottelle street.
srehans Chas, carpenter, res 141 ('lay street.
Seibold W. gardener. S. Adams street. Sehitler A. Mrs. res. 310 N. Adams street.
Seifert F. laborer. res. 815 Perry street. Seller Samuel, hardware, 215 >. Washington street
Selby JJas. mfr. corn planters. res. cor. Perry and Jackson Sis. selby W. F. constable, res. 210 Ellis street. Semlow D), saloon. 310 Bridge street. Seward W P'. res. 214 Il ansel street.
SIEBOLD AUGUST, proprietor of the Cen- tral Park and Sulphur Spring, N. Adams street, was born in Germany. Feb, 13, 1843. He came to America with his parents in August 1554. and settled in Peoria. During the next ten years he assisted his father in gardening, and in the Spring of 1864 went to Cali- fornia, returning to Peoria in the following year. He then engaged in keeping a saloon and boarding house, and in 1576 took charge of the Central Park, secon- structing and fitting up elegant bath rooms, etc., in con- nection with the artesian well upon the grounds. Ilas also a large hall and garden saloon, and is prepared during the Summer months to furnish visitors to his leafy bowers with every comfort necessary to their happi- ness, lle married in October 1571, Miss Susan Som- mer, a native of Woodford Co., Ill., who was born there in February. 1852, by whom he has had three children. Paul, Mary and Minnie,
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