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Noeller Fred A. cor. 36th and State.
Nold Mrs. Anna, widow, 146 S. 9th.
Nolen Michael, laborer, Vine e of 18th. Noll Sophia Amelia, Matilda. 108 S. 7th.
Noll Henry, cooper, 408 Spring. Noll Henry, trav. salesman, 231 N. 5th.
Noll John J. cooper, 108 S. 7th.
Nolte Henry, teamster, 723 Monroe.
Noonan Mrs. Catherine, 20 S. 11th. Noonan. John, laborer, 919 Vine.
Noonan Timothy, laborer, 920 Vine. Norris Robt. H. clerk, 635 Payson ave.
Norris Robt. H. stair builder, 635 Payson ave. Northrup Henry, teacher, 4th s of Maple.
NORTON ANNIE F., Physician, 624 Jersey street; born in Kane county, Ill., in 1847. She moved to Cleveland in 1870, and after a thorough course of reading and study of medicine she graduated in Detroit, Mich., in 1872. She practices in the Homeo- pathic school. She located for one year at the Seilg cure, in Cleveland, Ohio; went then to Indianapolis, Ind .; and to Earl, Ill., in 1874. She practiced there one year, and then moved to Quincy, where she has a lib)- eral and lucrative practice which she is gradually building up.
NORWOOD JOSEPH E. (de- ceased); was for many years engaged in the pork packing business in this city. He was born in Rockport, Mass., 1797, and moved to Quincy at an early day, where he became identified with the interests of the city. He some years ago moved to Chicago with his family. He married Miss Elizabeth J. Francis, in 1851, who was a native of Cambridge, England, born in 1829. They had four children: Florence, Lizzie, Kate and Joseph. Mr. Norwood lost his life in
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the terrible railroad disaster on the New York and Erie R. R., at Port Jervis, 1867, when so many lives were lost. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Norwood had his remains interred in Quincy, where she removed with her children from Chicago. She is now living on the corner of 9th and Spring. Her husband built and owned the elegant residence now occupied by Mr. Wells, on Jersey street.
Notter John G. cor. 5th and Payson ave,
Nugent Thos. laborer, 608 York.
Nussen Herman, cupola tender, 629 Madison.
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Oberling Jacob, porter, 1124 Monroe. Oberst Mrs Francis, cor. 18th and Vine.
Obert Jacob, stock dealer, 919 Ohio.
Obert Lemert, 418 Spring.
Obert Mrs. Sarah, widow, 418 Spring. Oblander Andre, wagon maker, 96 S. 7th.
O'Brien Daniel, contractor, 200 N. 7th.
O'Brien Daniel, contractor, 255 N. Sth.
O'Brien Jerry, laborer, Lind e of 6th.
O'Brien John, laborer, 917 Oak.
O'Brien John, laborer, 10th n of Lind.
O'Brien John, teamster, 643 Vine.
O'Brien Michael, laborer, 1022 Maine.
O'Brien Patrick, contractor, Lind bet. 8th and 9th.
O'Brien Patrick, watchman, 10th n of Lind.
OBROCK CHRIST, trunk manu- facturer, 22 North 6th street; residence, 218 North 7th street; born in Germany, 1840; came to the United States, 1856, and located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in Quincy in 1863. He married Lizzie Thomasmeyer in 1862. She was born in Germany. They have seven children: Louisa, Minnie, Henry," Amelia, Willie, Frederick and Emma. He has been in business since 1875; member of I. O. O. F. and Widows and Orphans' German Associa- tion. This firm have a first-class establish- ment and turn out a superior class of work. O'Connor Andrew P. clerk, Vine bet. 18th and 20th. O'Day Thos. laborer, Chestnut e of 10th.
O'Dell Mrs. A. M. widow, 617 State.
O'Dell Francis E. carpenter, 635 Payson ave.
Oehlmann Chas. 1008 Hampshire. Oeink Bernard, laborer, Vine e of 22d. Oeink Mrs. Elizabeth, 919 Spring.
Oeink Wm. shoemaker, Vine e of 20th.
Oenning Henry A. stationery, etc. 642]Maine.
Oenning Henry, laborer, Chestnut e of 20th.
Oenning John, carpenter, Chestnut e of 20th. Oentrich Louis, 1024 Hampshire.
Oertle Joseph, butcher, 1014 Hampshire.
O'Farrell Michael, blacksmith, 19 N. 10th .
Ohlendorf Mrs. L. 322 Hampshire.
Ohlschlager H. cor. 4th and Maiden Lane.
Ohnemus Alex. tinner, cor. 22d and Spruce. Ohnemus Geo. ice peddler, Oak e of 4th. Ohnemns Mrs. Theresa, 5th s of Vine. Oldham Mrs. James, 215 Vermont. Oldenkatt Wm. laborer, 1120 Hampshire. Oliver Mrs. Caroline, 1257 Maine.
Olson John, road master C., B. & Q. R. R. 402 Maid - en Lane.
Oppenbrink Wm. brewer, 809;Kentucky.
ORDING HENRY, Sheriff of Adams county, Maine, between 7th and 8th streets. The subject of this sketch was born in Germany, March 10, 1836; received his education in the schools of his native country also in this, the country of his adoption. In June, 1856 he emigrated to this country and on the 23d of the month landed in Quincy, Ill., where he was married Oct. 25, 1859, to Miss Mary C. Glass, a native of this city. She was born Nov. 20, 1841. They have had eight children, six of whom are now living, four sons and two daughters : Henry C., born Sept. 20, 1860; Mary C., born Dec. 26, 1862; John C., born Oct. 24, 1865; Chas. J., born, March 14, 1868; Joseph B., born Aug. 4, 1871, and Caroline S., born Nov. 11, 1873. While still in his native country he learned the trade of chair-maker, at which business he spent seven years of his life in this city, after which he engaged in general mercan- tile business for about fourteen years, during which time he served the city as Alderman of the 5th Ward, for one term, 1873-1874, after which he accepted the office of Deputy Sheriff under Geo. Craig, and afterward served under John S. Pollock, until his own election as Sheriff of the county, which oc- curred in September, 1878, which office lie now holds with credit and honor as well to himself as his constituents.
Orr James G. carpenter, 721 Broadway.
Orr Mrs. Malinda, Front n of Broadway.
Osborn Chas. C. clerk, 68 N. 9th
Osborn Chas. E. 166 N. 6th.
Osborn Harry C. clerk, cor. Spring and 27th.
OSBORN H. S., President Quincy Coal Co .; office Front and Broadway; resi- dence southeast corner 2d and Spring streets ; born in London in 1814; came to Rochester, N. Y., in 1834; thence to Pike county, O., in 1837; went into the milling business; came to Quincy in 1846, and erected the Eagle Mills; married Miss Sarah A. Carter in 1850. She was born in Morgan county, Ill., in 1848. They have two children: C. C. and H. C. Are members of the Baptist
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Church. He is a Republican. He took the management of the Quincy Coal Co. in Angust, 1875. He has been Alderman of the 1st Ward six years.
OSBORN WILLIAM, grocery, 623 Hampshire street; residence between 7th and Sth; born in Lincolnshire, Eng., in 1838; came to the United States in 1848, and located in Quincy. He visited Europe in 1858; married Miss Kate Myers in 1863. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1840. They have one child, Nettie. He has been in the grocery business ten years. Mr. Osborn is a polite gentleman, peculiarly adapted to his business, possessing a thorough knowl- edge of it. His customers are always sure to find what they are in search of, of the best quality.
Osterhold Chas. C. boots and shoes, 645 Hampshire. Otte Frank, laborer, Lind e of 18th.
Otte Frank, blacksmith, 522 Washington.
OSCHMANN EDWARD, butcher, Sth and Monroe streets; residence Monroe and 10th streets. He was born in Schonau, vor dem Wald, bei Gotha, Europe, Dec. 17, 1840, and emigrated to America, landing at Baltimore May 26, 1871; from there went to Lexington, Ky., where he re- mained one year, then going to Quincy and following his trade. He married Miss Sophie Stollberg in same place he was born, on Ang. 20, 1865. She was born in Colbach bei Gotha, Europe, Jan. 6, 1845. Two children : Huldrich, born Aug. 2, 1866, and Hugo, born May 28, 1876. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Republican. He enlisted in the Musketeer Battalion of Gotha from April 8, 1861, till 1862.
Otten Bernard, tailor, 1116 Hampshire. Otten Henry, blacksmith, 1002 Hampshire. Otten Mrs. Mary, widow, 20 N. 10th. Ottenstein Mrs. Johanna, 104 S. 5th.
OTTMAN HENRY, engraver, 502 Hampshire street; residence same; born in Germany in 1833; came to the United States in 1849, and located in Quincy; married Adelaide Wilzbacker in 1856. She was born in Germany. Four children : Agnes, Lizzie, Paulina and Rosa. He is a member of the Druids, Haragari, and A. O. V. W. He learned his trade in Cincinnati, O., and has been in the business in this city since 1865. Owens Thaddeus S. miller, 1242 Broadway.
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Palmer John M. drummer, 1131 Hampshire. Palmer Mrs. Margaret, 1131 Hampshire. Palmer Oliver P. brakeman, 4th n of Spruce. Pancake Chas. tailor, 600 Washington. Panhorst Henry, nurseryman, Chestnut e of 20th. Pankoke H. carpenter, 12th n of Jefferson. Pape Mrs. - , cor. Oak and 8th. Park Mrs. Ann, widow, cor. 18th and Oak.
PARK GEORGE, Physician and Surgeon, 1007 Vermont street; born in Brad- ford county, Pa., in 1806; located in Mount Vernon, O., in 1832; in Chicago, Ill., in 1835; St. Joseph, Mo., in 1840, and in Quincy in 1861. He married Miss Roxanna Hutch- ins in 1827. She was born in Connecticut in 1804. They have one son, S. W. Park, of Park & Channon, S. 4th street. The doctor studied with Dr. Stephen Hopkins, of Penn- sylvania, and practiced with him eleven years. At the death of Dr. Hopkins Dr. Park assumed his practice, and has been practicing ever since. He is a member of the Masonic order.
Park Silas W. agricultural implements, 210 N. 6th.
PARKER EDWARD J., banker, No. 8 S. 5th street; residence 8th and Hampshire; was born in Hartford, Conn., in 1842. He located in this city in 1863. He married, in 1868, Miss Bushnell, daugh- ter of Hon. N. Bushnell (deceased). He was in the City Bank of Hartford, Conn., five years before he came west. When he came to Quincy he went into the banking house of L. & C. H. Bull. On the organization of the Merchants and Farmers' National Bank he was made a Director and Assistant Cash- ier, and succeeded to the commercial depart- ment of the banking house of L. & C. H. Bull in 1873, in which he has been doing a safe and successful business since.
Parker Frank J. salesman, 199 n 6th. Parker James, molder, cor. 6th and Payson ave. Parker John W. 937 Hampshire. Parker Mrs. Laura, boards at Reyere House. Parker Mrs. Roanna, widow, rear 113 Vermont. Parker S. P. agent Whiney & Holmes Organ Co., 199 N. 6th.
PARKHURST JONATHAN, clothing and furnishing goods, 521 Maine street; residence 1461 Maine street; born in Worcester county, Mass., in 1828; went to New Hampshire when quite young, working in a cotton factory in Massa-
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chusetts; located in Quincy, in 1866; mar- ried Miss Caly Ulmer in 1863. She was born in Rockland, Maine, in 1838. They have one child : George C. He is one of the most prosperous business men in his line in Quincy.
Parks Robert, machinest, cor. Maiden Lane and 5th. Parrish J. B. real estate agent, 221 York.
Parsons James E. green house, Hampshire e of 18th. Pater, Mrs. Anna M. 420 Kentucky.
Patterson Wm. L. farmer, 20th n of Lind.
PATTON JOHN MALCOLN.
head clerk railway post-office service, be- tween Quincy, Ill., and Kansas City, Mo .; residence 613 Vermont street. He was born in Bolivar, Westmoreland county, Penn., Oct. 24, 1829, and came to Quincy in August, 1861. He married Miss Sarah E. Graham, at Shelbyville, Ill., June 30, 1857. She was born in Coles county, Ill., June 20, 1837. Eight children. three living: Clara E., born July 28, 1858; Ella N., born Oct. 18, 1960, and Mary P., born Feb. 5, 1872. Himself and children are Unitarians. Mrs. Patton is a member of the Vermont St. M. E. Church. Mr. Patton is a member of Quincy Lodge No. 296 A. F. & A. M., Pride of the West Lodge No .- A. O. U. W., of the United States Mail Service Mutual Benefit Associ- ation. His first experience in life, after receiving a common school education, was when he went into a cotton factory at Alle. ghany City, Pa., at the age of fifteen years ; worked through all the different grades until, in 1847, he was appointed foreman of the spinning room. His health becoming impaired he worked for his father (he being a railroad contractor) for two years, when he entered into a co-partnership with him, which continued until 1854, when his father died. Mr. Patton then took the position of General Agent for the I. C. R, R. Co., at Pana, Christian county, Ill., that place being in its infancy. He built the first church and school building in that place. He held this position for two years, when he opened a large general store; but thirteen days after, a tornado swept over the place and took store, house and contents away, Mr. Patton barely escaping with his life. He remained another year settling up his business affairs, when he took the position of foreman on construction of the H. & St. Joe R. R., being stationed at Shelbina, Mo. In 1861 Mr. and Mrs. Patton came to Hannibal, Mo., when at
the carnest solicitations of the Hon. Francis P. Blair, and others high in authority, Mr. Patton was appointed Mail Agent. He ac- cepted the position, but shortly afterward Abraham Lincoln, then President of these United States, made his call for troops, and Mr. Patton enlisted in the 100 days service. After his term of service had expired, he was again re-appointed at the solicitation of Francis P. Blair and others; he accepting, and has continued in the post-office depart- ment ever since, being one of its oldest and valued members.
Paul Henry, shoemaker, 257 n 8th.
Paulin Henry, real estate agent, 1609 Maine.
Payne Mrs. Jane, widow, 1008 Maine.
Payne Robert, engineer. Chestnut e of 8th.
Payton Mrs. Mary, widow, 182 N. 10th.
Pearce John W. commission merchant, and pro- prietor Etna House, 623 to 629 Maine.
Pearson Frank, carriage maker, 923 Maine.
Pearson Thomas, molder, 189 s 3d.
Pearson Mrs. Sarah, widow, Nelson court.
Pease Chas. O. cabinet maker, 38 Cedar. Pease Guy B. sign painter, 466 N. 5th.
Pease M. painter, 4th bet. Spruce and Sycamore.
Pease Nat. cor. 8th and Sycamore.
Peel Casimer, tailor, Oak e of 20th.
PEEL GEORGE W., steam dye house, 54 North 4th; residence, same; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1837; went to Rich- mond, Ind., where he lived fifteen years; moved to Kansas in 18:6, and located in Quincy, April, 1878. He married Ruth A. Sinex in 1861. She was born in Richmond, Ind., in 1839. They have five children : Walter S., William G., Charles W., George W., and Ada E. He was brought up from a boy in the dye business, his father having followed it for many years in Cincinnati ; he therefore thoroughly understands the busi- ness, and guarantees all work done by him. This business requires an education as well as all scientific professions. Can dye all kinds of coarse or fine fabrics.
Peel Joseph, cigar maker, Oak e of 20th.
PEINE CARL, No. 9-saloon-526 Hampshire street; residence same; born in Westphalia, Prussia, Aug. 10, 1829; came to the United States, and located in Quincy in 1858; married Johanna Thieleman in 1860. She was born in Goslar, Hanover, July 14, 1836. They have four children : Carl Anton, Henry, Robert, and Albert. He has been in business since 1864. There seems to be a peculiar attraction to No. 9, as one of the
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most popular resorts of the select public.
PELLENWESSEL HENRY, boot and shoe store, and manufacturer, State street between 7th and 8th; residence same. He was born in Ampt Damme, Grosz, Her- zogtum, Oldenburg, Europe, Dec. 28. 1825, and emigrated to America, landing at New Orleans, La., June 3, 1847; from there he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and came to Quincy, Ill., in 1853, following his profes- sion of shoemaker. He married Miss Maria Tahle, at Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1851. She was born in same place as her husband, and emigrated to America landing at Baltimore, in 1845; thence to Cincinnati, Ohio. Seven children, three dead, four living: Josephina aged twenty-three, Fred- erica aged fourteen, Francisca aged twelve, and Henry, nine years of age. Religion, Roman Catholic. Is a member of St. John's Savings Institution of St. Boniface Church. Real and personal property valued at $2,000. Pelman Mrs. Mary, 827 Madison.
Penfield, Uri S. cashier First National Bank, 1427 Hampshire.
Penn Edward, engineer, Olive n of Spring. Penn James, engineer, Broadway e of 25th.
Pepper, Samuel B.' molder, 618 Jackson. Perkins Mitchell, laborer, 27 N. 8th. Perkins N. O. editor Whig, 131 Jersey.
Perkins Wm. 1016 Vermont.
Perry Cornelius L. teacher, Broadway near 26th.
PERRY JOSHUA, retired; resi- dence, Broadway near 26th street; born in Houston, Devonshire, England, in 1809; went to Nova Scotia, and from there to Philadelphia, in 1834, and located in Quincy, May 4, 1836. He married Susan Broom in 1832. She was born in Summersetshire, England, in December, 1810. Had ten children, four dead, six living: Eunice, Isaiah, Josiah, Stephen, Cornelius, Martha. They are members of the Congregational Church. He is a Republican. He was a plasterer over forty years. He plastered both of ex-Governor Wood's houses; also the old Court House. There were but a few hundred inhabitants in Quincy when he located in it. Mark E., one of his sons, en- listed in the 2d Iowa Cav. Co. A, in 1861, at Davenport, and two weeks prior to his muster out, he was attacked by chronic diarrhea, contracted in the army, from the effects of which he died.
Perry Stephen J. commission merchant, Hamp- shire, e of 20th.
PERRY WYMAN, marble works, southeast corner of 3d and Maine streets; was born in Lamoille county, Vt., 1833; located in this State in 1857, and in this city in 1878, when he went into the marble busi- ness. He married Miss Almira D. Buck, in 1860. She was born in Vermont, in 1831. They have one child, Bessie. He is a Repub- lican. He served during the late war in the Quartermasters' Department. He owns im- proved property in Galesburg, worth $5,000; also lots in Chicago estimated to be worthi $1,000. He deals in American and Scotch granite; also American and Italian marbles, and executes all kinds of work in his line.
Pestalonowitch Mrs. Catharine, Broadway, w of 22d. Pete Mrs. Jane, wid >w, 4th, w of Spruce.
PETER CHARLES, of the firm of Peter & Schnarr, wholesale hats and caps, gloves, etc., 34 and 36 3d street; residence, 7th, between Vine and Elm streets; born in this county, in 1841; located in this city in business in 1866. He married Miss Eliza- beth Schauf, in 1838. She was born in Quincy, Jan. 4, 1847. They have three children : Clara G., Charles W., and Henry O. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and a Democrat. They carry a large stock of goods in their line, and can be relied upon as prompt, straight-forward, and ac- complished business men.
PETERS AUGUST, boot and shoemaker, 709 State street; residence, same. He was born in Prussia, Germany, June 11, 1837, and emigrated to America, arriving at New York City in November, 1865; then going to Pittsburg, Penn. ; then to Bay City, Mich., and from thence to Quincy, Ill., where he arrived on July 10, 1872. He married Miss Katie Goebel, in Quincy, Oct. 15, 1874. She was born in Heldau, Hesse, Darmstadt, Europe, Jan. 26, 1845, and emi- grated to America, in 1854, coming direct to Adams county. He had four children : Henry, aged 9 years (by a former wife); Otto, 3 years; Adonia, 1 year 9 months, and Rebecca, aged 2 months. Member of German Methodist Episcopal Church. Politics, In- dependent. Is a member of the German Protestant Widows and Orphans' Society of Quincy. He served in the 3d Uhlan Regt. No. 11, at Furstenwald, under the King of Prussia, from 1857 to 1860.
Peter Charles, hats, caps, etc., 7th, bet. Vine & Elm.
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Peter Jacob, wagon-maker, Ohio, e of 13th. Peters August, boots and shoes, 727 State. Peterschmidt Frank, laborer, 634 Adams. Petrau Mrs. Ann M. widow, 143 N. 11th. Petri Chas. editor. 22d, n of Oak. Petrie W. W. molder, 426 State. Pfanschmidt Edward C. lumber merchant. 631 York. Pfan Fred. candy maker, cor. 20th and Spring.
PFAU J. LOUIS, JR., Quincy Stove and Furnace Works; office, 15 South 5th street; born in France, in 1844. He came to the United States in 1855, and located in Quincy; married Pauline Pfan- schmidt, in 1873. She was born in Quincy, in 1852. They have two children: Eleanor and Edgar, and one Albert Roterd (adopted). Are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Republican. He has been in business for himself since 1867. He is the inventor of the Warming and Ventilating Apparatus. His father and he are the sole proprietors of the business and property of the late Quincy Stove and Furnace Com- pany. They manufacture galvanized iron cornices. They own half interest in the Etna Iron Works of Quincy. He is the inventor of the Bristol steel, manufactured by the Etna Iron Works.
Pfau J. Louis Sr. galvanized iron works, 15 S. 5th. Pfeifer Mrs. Barbara, Vine, e of 5th. Pfeifer Chas. 418 Washington.
Pfeifer Henry, laborer, 512 Payson ave. Pfirmann Bernard, 621 Adams.
Pfirmann Bernard, butcher, 527 Adams.
PArman V. & J. P., butchera, Payson ave., bet. 3d and 4th.
Phelps Mrs. Elizabeth, cor. 25th and Hampshire. Phelps Geo. teamster, cor. 25th and Hampshire. Phelps Mrs. Martha, 4th, & of Cherry.
PHELPS MARK, boat-builder; foot of Broadway; residence, between 2d and 3d, on Vine; born in Hamilton county, Ohio, 1829; located in Quincy, in 1835; married Elsa Edgington, in 1860. She was born in Ohio, and raised in Covington, Ky. He commenced boat-building in 1847. En- listed in Co. F, 10th Regt. Ill. Inf. (Col. Till- son); was wounded at Bentonville, N. C., March 21, 1865, and had his left leg amputat- ed ; was mustered out at David's Island, New York Harbor, July, 1865. He has facilities for, and is prepared to take, contracts to build boats of any size for river purposes, skiffs, etc .; all kinds of row boats and oars. Boats to rent and sell.
Phillips Mrs. C. widow, 1117 Mair e.
PICKARD JAMES, saloon, 329 Hampshire street ; residence, Vermont, between 15th and 16th streets ; born in County Mayo, Ireland, in 1840. He came to the United States in 1848, with his parents; located in New York; came to Quincy, in 1856. He has been connected with the liquor business since 1859, and in business for himself since 1875. He married Miss Mary Shelby, in 1862. She was born in the County Caven, Ireland. They have five children : Mary, Hellen, James, Sarah, and John. His family are members of the Catholic Church. He is Independent in politics. He is a public-spirited citizen, liberal in all local enterprises of a public character.
Pickert Mrs. Mary, cor. 8th and Adams.
Pieper Diedrich Jr. gardner, 7th, s of Monroe.
Pieper Fred. cabinet maker. 929 State.
Pieper Geo. molder, îth, s of Monroe.
Pieper Geo. carpenter. 1001 Jefferson.
Pieper W. H. stoves, etc., cor. 8th and Jefferson. Pierce Mrs. Mary, widow, 216 Broadway. Piggott Michael, postmaster, Vermont, e of 4th.
Pigott John, clerk, cor. 6th and Elm. Pilcher Mrs. 92 S. 5th.
PILGERIM JOHAN HEIN- RICH. boot and shoemaker, 987 South 7th street; residence, same; was born in Bramsche, Furstentum Osnabruck, Hano- ver, April, 1828; emigrated to America, arriving at Baltimore, Sept. 20, 1868, going direct to Quincy; married Miss Margaretha Vogs, June 9, 1852, in the same place where he was born. She was born in the same place, Feb. 2, 1831,and emigrated to America, with her husband and children. Four children: Johan Heinrich, born Oct. 4, 1853; Anna Maria, born Sept. 11, 1858 (now Mrs. Steffan); Amalia, born Nov. 4, 1861; and Herman Frederick, born Feb. 28, 1865. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Republican. Was a member of the ith Inf. Regt., 3d Co., stationed at Osnabruck from April, 1849, till 1856, when he was honorably discharged. Is a member of the Protestant Widows aud Orphans' Association of Quincy. Real and personal property estimated at $1,500.
Piner Mrs. Lizzie, 828 Broadway. Pinkelmann Mrs. C. Broadway w of 20th.
PINKHAM NATHAN, capital" ist ; residence corner 14th and Maine streets ; born in Franklin county, Me., in 1815. He located in Quincy in 1839, and immediately started the first livery stable ever started in
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Quincy. He continued in that business till 1868, and ran the first omnibus to steamboats in Quincy. He married Ellen E. Davis in 1866. She was born in the same county and State. They have one child, Carrie May. He sold out his livery stock in 1868, and erected the Academy of Music soon after, and reconstructed and improved the same at an expense of $16,000 last year, making it one of the most comfortable and attractive places of amusement west of Chicago. It is on the ground floor, furnished with im- proved patent chairs, and will seat from 1,500 to 2,000 people. He owns an elegant residence at the corner of 14tlf and Maine streets, and other propertyjin Quincy worth $250,000.
Piper John, farmer, 1125 Hampshire. Pipino Jacob C. gun store, 618 Hampshire. Pipino Geo. H. gunsmith, cor. 2d and York.
PIPINO WILLIAM C., Physi- cian and Surgeon, corner of 6th and Maine streets ; residence 142 N. 8th street; born in Baltimore, Md., in 1852; studied in the Maryland University and graduated in 1873. He married Miss Kate Gwin in 1877. She was born in Missouri in 1856. He is a Dem- ocrat in politics; moved to this city in 1873, and soon after to Jacksonville, Ill., where he was appointed House Surgeon in the Sur- gical Infirmary. He remained in that posi- tion until 1875; resigned and returned to Quincy. He commenced the practice of medicine in this city in 1875. He is one of the attending physicians of Blessing Hospi- tal in this city; is also City Physician, and has medical charge of the Adams county jail. He held the position of Attending Physician to the Orphans' Home in 1876-7. He is a member of K. of P. and of the A. O. U. W. The doctor is a young man of energy, pluck, perseverance and ability.
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