IR L I E> R.AFLY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 977.331 R592r WitBK HISTORICAL SURV'7 i- 1 n r / r . and was educated in the public schools. Mr. Lathrop studied law at Atica, New York, and was admitted to the bar in 1850. He removed to Knox county, Illinois, in the spring of 1850, and to Rockford January 1, 1851 , where he has since resided. When the city government was organized in 1852 he was elected to the office of city clerk. Mr. Lathrop is not a politician, but was elected to congress on the Republican ticket in and Robert are attorneys and have offices in the building with their father. The family resi- dence is at No. 408 Rockton avenue. HON. WILLIAM LATHROP. 1876, and served one term with marked ability and to the satisfaction of his constituents. He has a large law practice and enjoys the confi- dence of the people of the community. Mr. Lathrop was married to Miss Adeline Potter of Rockford, and has five children, Julia, Anna, Edward, William and Robert. Edward RALPH EMERSON. Ralph Emerson, son of Ralph and Eliza (Rockwell) Emerson, was born at Andover, Mass., May 3, 1831. He was a teacher in New England, where he also studied law. He removed to Bloomington, Illinois, when twenty years of age, where he continued the study of law. He became intimately acquainted with Abraham Lincoln, which acquaintance continued RALPH EMERSON. during the life of the latter. Through Mr. Lincoln's advice, he abandoned law and engaged in industrial pursuits. He removed first to Beloit, Wis., and to Rockford in 1852, where he has since resided. He first engaged in the hardware business and then became a manufacturer. He has been prominently connected, either as president, vice- 8 4 ROCKFORD president, director, trustee, sole owner, leading partner, or otherwise, with the organization and working of over forty different manufacturing, commercial, financial, agricultural, educational and charitable enterprises, some of national reputation. These enterprises include such interests as the manufacture of agricultural implements, knitting machines, hosiery, cotton goods, woolen goods, lumber, two insurance companies, two national banks, and two electric companies, one of which does the entire electric lighting of the city of Rockford. He at one time owned a farm with over three square miles under the plow. He is still in active control of several of Rockford's most important industries. He is president of the Emerson Manufacturing Com- pany, one of the largest institutions in the country. Mr. Emerson married Miss Adeline Elizabeth Talcott, daughter of Hon. Wait and Elizabeth Anna (Norton) Talcott, September 7, 1858. She was born at Vernon, Oneida county, N. Y., October 12, 1837, and was graduated at Rutger's College. New York City, with the class of 1856, and previous to marriage taught school at Rockton and Rockford. Mrs. Emerson has occupied positions of great honor and importance in philanthropic, patriotic and social organizations, not only in the city, but in state and national organizations, representing some of them as delegate at inter- national conventions in Europe and elsewhere. Her printed volumes, "Love Bound and Other Poems" and "Memorial" of her son, have met with a glad welcome and high commendation. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson have had eight chil- dren, five of whom are now living: Adeline Eliza, wife of Norman Frederick Thompson, banker in Rockford; Harriet Elizabeth, wife of William E. Hinchliff, manufacturer of Rockford; Mary, wife of Edward Potter Lathrop, lawyer in Rockford; Charlotte Belle, wife of Darwin Mill Keith, M. D., of Rockford; and Dora Bay, wife of Prof. William Morton Wheeler, Ph. D., cura- tor in the American Museum of Natural History, New York City. The family residence is at No. 427 North Church street. CAPT. JOHN H. SHERRATT. Captain John Hall Sherratt was born in Winnebago county. Illinois, April 12, 1 844, and CAPT. JOHN H. SHERRATT. was educated in the public schools. His parents, Thomas and Lydia Holmes Sherratt, were among the early settlers of the county and first resided upon a farm, but later his father opened a harness shop in Rockford. August 7, 1862, he enlisted as a private in the 74th Illinois vol- unteers. The regiment was with the army of the Cumberland and participated in several of the most noted battles of the war. He was mustered out of service January 31 , 1866, with the rank of captain. Upon returning to Rock- ford, he became identified with the Rockford Insurance Company, as general agent for a time and later as assistant secretary. January 1 , 1880, he severed his connection with the Rock- ford and became the secretary of the Forest City Insurance Company, which position he held ten years, and was then elected president, which position he still holds. He was a director of the Third National Bank for several years, and at the death of Mr. Spafford, in 1897, was elected president of this institution. Under his admin- istration the business of the bank has met with ROCKFORD marked success, and is one of the strong finan- cial institutions of the city. Captain Sherratt was elected mayor of Rockford in 1889, and served two years. He assisted in the organiza- tion of the Country Club and was its first presi- dent. He is a member of the G. A. R. and Military Order of the Loyal Legion. He is the president of the board of trustees of Rockford College and a trustee of the Rockford City Hos- pital, in both of which institutions he is deeply interested. Captain Sherratt wa? married to Miss Harriett E. Wight, daughter of Hon. James M.Wight, of Rockford, July 9, 1873. Mrs. Sherratt is prominent in literary circles, is the author of " Mexican Vistas," and several beau- tiful poems. The family residence is at No. 1907 Harlem avenue. HON ARTHUR H FROST. The subject of this sketch was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, May 12, 1856, and came to RockforH in 1*l. where he received of states attorney in 1892, and re-elected in 1896 and 1900. He resigned this office Feb- ruary 24, 1901, and was elected judge of the circuit court February 25, the same year, and was re-elected to this office June 1, 1903. Judge Frost has executed the duties pertain- ing to these several judicial offices with distinct- tion and fidelity, and enjoys the confidence of the bar and the people, without exception. He practiced law as a member of the firm of Frost & McEvoy, from December, 1888 to March, 1901, with marked success. Socially he is a member of the K. of P. and the Masonic order. He was married to Miss Ida Southgate, May 17, 1883, and has four children: Bertha Helen, aged 19; Raymond Southgate, aged 17; Arthur H., aged 12, and Walter K , aged 7. The family residence is at No 712 North Church street. HON. RUFUS C. BAILEY. Hon Rufus C. Bailey was born in Auburn, Maine. July 28, 1833. His primary education HON. ARTHUR H. FROST. his education, being a graduate from the East Side High School. Judge Frost studied law in the office of the late N. C. Warner, and was admitted to the bar January 19, 1879. He was elected to the office HON. RUFUS C. BAILEY. was received in the public schools of his native town, and preparation for college was made in 86 ROCKFORD the Auburn and Waterville academies. He was graduated from the scientific department of Amherst College in 1855, and came to Rock- ford in October of that year. He served as a civil engineer from 1855 to 1858 and then took up the study of law. He was admitted to the bar August 18, 1860, and practiced this profession in this city until 1873, when he was elected county judge which office he has held with honor and distinction continu- ously since. He was made city clerk in 1860 and held the office during six years. In 1863 he was elected to the office of city attorney. It is an unprecedented fact that Judge Bailey has most acceptably filled the office of county judge in Winnebago county a greater number of years than any other incumbent in the history of the county. Judge and Mrs. Bailey reside at No. 702 North Main street. GILBERT WOODRUFF. The subject of this sketch was born Nov. 30, 1817, at Watertown, N, Y., and is a son of Mr. ar.d Mrs. Frederick Woodruff. During his boyhood days he attended public school during the winter terms and worked on his father's farm during the summer. Having completed the common branches then taught in the public schools, he engaged, while still young, in the grocery business with a small capital, in his native city. At the end of six months he sold out his stock and opened a large store, which he con- ducted most successfully for two and a half years. By prudent and economical management during this time he had increased his capital so that he was enabled to invest considerable sums in real estate, and this business soon assumed large pro- portions. While engaged in the real estate busi- ness be built many important siructures, among which was the Washington Hall block in Water- town. In 1857, he closed out his business in the east and removed to Dubuque, Iowa, where he spent a year looking after his financial inter- ests. While engaged in the real estate business in Watertown, he loaned considerable money to parties in Wisconsin and Iowa, and had also In- vested in lands in both states. Mr. Woodruff came to Rockford in 1858, and during the first three years was engaged in the real estate busi- ness, exchanging his Wisconsin and Iowa lands for property in Rockford and vicinity. During this time he became possessed of forty farms in Winnebago and Ogle counties, which he after- ward exchanged for city property. Rockford owes much of its prosperity, beauty and progress to the enterprise and devoted public spirit of such men as Mr. Woodruff has proved himself to be. He has ever taken a lively interest in all progressive improvements for the betterment and welfare of the city, and acceptably served as its mayor from 1873 to 1875. Woodruff's addition to the city will become an honorable monument to the family. He has seen the place grow from an humble village to the mag- nificent proportions of a beautiful city and has personally aided, by his influence and a liberal use of his money, in securing the location of manufacturing and industrial institutions in GILBERT WOODRUFF. Rockford until it is conceded to be one of the most important manufacturing centers west of Chicago. He was one of the originators of the Rockford National Bank and was elected its ROCKFORD president in 1871, which office he has success- fully administered continuously since. He was one of the founders of the Forest City Insurance Company in 1873 and acted as its president for many years. In 1875 he organized the Forest City Furniture Company of which he is still president, and this has become one of the largest industries in the city. To him is due a great share of the credit for the development and wonderful growth of the busy business thoroughfare known as Seventh street. He was among the first to erect business buildings in that section, had firm faith in the future of the street and has expended much money in business blocks along it, adding greatly to its beauty and stability. He can rightly be termed the Father of Seventh street, and its marvelous growth has always been to him a matter of special pride and satisfaction. He also built two of the finest business blocks on West State street, one of which is the Rockford National Bank building and the other the Woodruff block, just across the street. To him can also be given much of the credit for the excellent street railway system enjoyed by Rockford today. He invested heavily in the property when it was far from a paying propo- sition, assisted in bringing about a reorganization and consolidation of the two city lines, together with the inter-urbans, with the result that the service has been perfected, the lines extended, and it is today one of the best investments in the west. He was one of the organizers and a heavy stockholder in the Insurance Company of the State of Illinois, of Rockford, and was ever willing to back his faith in its future with his money. Time showed his wisdom and the company is now on a solid, paying basis. Mr. Woodruff is an active member of the First Congregational church of Rockford. He is one of the trustees of Rockford College, which ranks high among the educational institutions of the west. He is a staunch republican. Socially he leads a quiet, unostentatious life and is always accessible to the most humble of his fellow citizens. He has bestowed with a liberal hand and an unselfish spirit in all cases of necessity and distress when called upon for aid. In his business career and through life he has maintained a reputation of the highest integrity and most scrupulous honesty and among the long list of Rockford's honored citizens there are none more highly honored and esteemed than is Mr. Woodruff, the quiet citizen. Mr. Woodruff was married to Miss Nancy Fay in 1840, and seven children were born to them, four of whom are still living, they being Mrs. Sarah W. Parmele. Volney D. Woodruff, Mrs. Duncan H. Ferguson and William F. Woodruff. Mrs. Woodruff died in 1875, and in 1879 Mr Woodruff was married to Mrs. Augusta Todd and they now reside at the old homestead on South Third street. HON. E. B. SUMNER. attorney and counselor-at-law, was born in Peca- tonica, Illinois. Nov. 14, 1850, and was grad- HON. E B. SUMNER. uated from the Rockford High School, class of 1866, In 1867 he entered the University of Michigan, and was graduated from the Literary department in 1873, and was admitted to the bar for the practice of law, at Detroit the same year. His admission to the practice of law in Illinois, took place at Mount Vernon, June, 1873. ROCKFORD He then located in Rockford where he has since resided. He was elected city attorney in 1879, and to the lower house of the state legislature in 1 880 and re-elected in 1882. He was elected to the state senate in 1884 and served four years. He filled the office of Vice- President of the Rockford Forest City Bank for some time. Mr. Sumner has a large amount of fine city and farm property, to the care of which he devotes the most of his time. He is always accessible to his many friends and is able to give counsel or advice in matters political or finan- cial. He is a bachelor and resides at 516 North Church street. with great success the remainder of his life. He was widely known in the glove trade and was one of the largest dealers in the country. While he was deeply absorbed in his own business, he always manifested a lively interest HENRY W. PRICE. Henry W. Price, one of Rockford's most eminent citizens and city builders, was born in Lakeville, Genesee county, New York, May 22, 1837. His parents removed to Chicago while he was but an infant, where they remained un- til Henry was twelve years old. His father then started for California to make his fortune in the gold fields of that state, but died on the way. The family then returned to Lakeville and Henry made his home with his grandfather, Deacon John Holmes, and attended school at the Temple academy in Geneseo. When eighteen years old he went to Buffalo and bought a stock of shoes, where he remained in trade until coming to Rockford in 1858. Upon his arrival in the Forest City he at once entered a business career which grew to such proportions as to place him in the front ranks of financiers and masters in giant business enter- prises. His life was his business which was conducted upon a scale that would cause one less timid to hesitate. Mr. Price never faltered. His plans in all business enterprises were well laid and carried out with mathematical precision. If they failed, it was not due to any lack on his part, but to circumstances beyond his control. He relied upon his own resources in planning for future success for himself and the city he loved so well. In the best sense of the term, he was a self made man. When first coming to Rockford he engaged in the shoe business, but in 1860 he commenced the manufacture of gloves, which he carried on HENRY W. PRICE. in the city's welfare, and to him belongs the credit of promoting and instituting some of Rockford's most valuable industries and im- provements. Mr. Price was one of Rockford's prominent citizens and, in fact, he had no peer in his self-sacrificing liberality for the upbuilding of the city. His life was a part of the city's life, as he was one of its early settlers and it grew to its present proud position under his magic touch and inspiration. "New industries" was the keynote he always sounded and others would get into harmony with his music and when all moved together, wonderful results followed. He it was who inspired the institution of the watch factory, silver plate works, bolt works, tack factory, city railway, and the Ingersoll Milling Machine company. He invested large sums of money in these industries, and in some instances large sums were lost, but he pushed all the harder to win success for the good of the city. He favored public improvement notwith- ROCKFORD 89 standing the fact that he would be heavily taxed therefor. His civic pride, when placed in the financial balance, outweighed all other consider- ations. Among other public enterprises in which he was a moving spirit, was the North End addition in which he invested $250,000.00. Mr. Price was the president of the H. W. Price Glove Company, president of the Rockford Silver Plate Company, and vice-president of the Rockford City Railway Company, in all of which institutions he was a heavy investor. Mr. Price was liberal to a fault and many were the chari- ties extended to both public and private enter- prises. Mr. Price experienced heavy losses in some of his enterprises, about $500,000 having been swept away as reverses came, but at this he did not falter. New energy was thrown into his business and much of the losses recovered. After spending the best part of his most active and valuable life in the upbuilding of the city of his adoption and of his best love, he was called to his long home at five o'clock in the afternoon of May 20, 1903. Mr. Price married Miss Frances Irene War- ner of Milan, Penn., in 1863, and had one child who is Mrs. Maude Price Knight. Mrs. Price, the daughter, Maude, and two grandchildren, Henry Price Knight and Mary Daphne Knight, are now living. The family residence is at No. 929 North Main street. NORMAN F. THOMPSON. Norman F. Thompson was born in Perry, Georgia, June 27, 1856, and came to Rockford with his parents in 1857, where he received the benefit of the city schools and where thorough preparation was made for a broad and finished education. He was graduated with honors from the Yale University in the class of 1881, and has since been identified with important business interests in New York City, Buffalo and Rock- ford. He was for several years connected with the Equitable Mortgage Company of New York, as assistant secretary and treasurer, and later became the treasurer of the Equitable Securities Company of New York. He resigned this position to take charge of reorganizing a machine screw company in Buffalo, and as assistant re- ceiver of the Equitable Mortgage Company, On the completion of this work he returned to Rockford to take charge of the private affairs of Mr. Ralph Emerson. At the election of officers for the Manufac- turers' National Bank in 1900, Mr. Thompson was made the vice-president and acting officer of this institution. His large experience in connection with important financial institutions in the east, made him a desirable person to fill this important position in one of Rockford's strongest, most reliable and deservedly popular banking houses. NORMAN F. THOMPSON. Mr. Thompson was city treasurer from 1901 to 1903. He is trustee for the Y. M. C. A. and Archean Union, No. 1 . Socially he is a member of the Twentieth Century Club, Chi- cago; Graduates Club, New Haven, Conn.; Bankers Club, Chicago; and Country Club and Beefsteak Club of Rockford. He is a member of the board of directors of the Burson Knitting Company and the Manufacturers' National Bank. Mr. Thompson married Adaline E. Emerson, oldest daughter of Ralph Emerson, on January 10, 1883. Their children are Norman F. Thompson, Jr., aged 19, at Yale University; ROCKFORD Ralph E. Thompson, aged 15, at Hotchkiss School; Adalyn Thompson, aged 13, at Rock- ford College. INGALLS CARLETON is a son of the late Jeremiah Carleton of Barre, Vermont, and his wife Betsey Robey Carleton of Dunstable, New Hampshire. INGALLS CARLETON. Ingalls Carleton was born in Marshfield, Ver- mont, March 30th, 1824, of English descent, and is a representative of the twenty-sixth gen- eration from the noted Baldwin De Carleton, who lived in England in the year 1066, and whose descendants occupied Carleton Hall for six hundred years. Later, other descendants of prominence appeared, among whom were Sir Dudley Carleton, a statesman, who was created Viscount Dorchester by Charles I., died in 1 65 1 , and Sir Guy Carleton, first Governor Gen- eral of Canada, and the first Lord Dorchester. Among the Carleton family of this country are found farmers, soldiers, ministers and men of letters. Mr. Carleton's son, Leonard Ingalls, represents the twenty-seventh, and his grandson, Robey Freeman Carleton, the twenty-eighth generation of Carletons of the tenth century. Mr. Carleton, his son and grandson, are entitled to the family coat of arms of Oxfordshire, Lon- don and Surrey, the motto of which is, " Non ad Perniciem." Mr. Carleton was educated in the public schools of his native town, and when young taught three winter terms of school. He repre- sented his district in the Vermont legislature in 1855. In 1856 he came to Rockford, but soon returned to his Vermont home, where he was re-elected to the legislature. In 1857 again came west and located in Rockton, where he formed a copartnership with the late George H. Hollister, and built a large flouring mill and ele- vator, and engaged in the milling and grain busi- ness. After a successful ten year's business the firm sold its milling interests. Mr. Carleton removed to Rockford, where he has since resi- ded in retirement, looking after his large real estate interests in this county and South Dakota. His residence in East State street is one of the most beautiful homes in this city, and has been occupied by the family since 1877. Mr. Carleton is one of the few surviving attendants who heard the great Lincoln-Doug- lass debate in Freeport in 1858, and the many stirring incidents of the occasion are still fresh in his memory. He has always taken a deep interest in public affairs, and by his generosity has aided in the development and substantial growth of the city. He was married at Rockton in 1869 to Miss Amy Lawrence, a daughter of Luther Lawrence, and his wife, Adelia Loomer Lawrence, of Rock- ton. Mrs. Carleton's father traces his ances- tors to Sir Robert Lawrence of Ashton Hall, England, who was knighted in the year 1190. Among his descendants have been many people of prominence and worth. Conspicuous in this country were Amos and Abbott Lawrence of Groton, Massachusetts, the original home of John Lawrence, of Suffolk, England, who set- tled there in 1635. Mr. and Mrs. Carleton have one son, Leon- ard Ingalls, who was born at Rockton. His wife is Alice Freeman Carleton. a daughter of the late William Edward and Sarah Hill Freeman of Cheltenham, England. Two children have been born to them, Leonard Ingalls, Jr., who died January 20, 1902, aged two years, and Robey Freeman Carleton, who was born August 28, 1902. ROCKFORD HON. JOHN C. CARVER (DECEASED) The subject of this sketch was a son of John Carver, who came from Pennsylvania and set- tled on a farm near Pecatonica in an early day, where John C. was born November 16, 1843. HON. JOHN C. CARVER. Judge Carver spent his boyhood days upon his father's farm, and received his primary edu- cation in the public schools. He took a course at the Wlttenburg College in Springfield, Ohio, where he received his degree. He studied law under the tutorship of Gen. Keifer, of Ohio, who was at one time Speaker of -the House of Con- gress. He was admitted to the bar in 1871, and commenced the practice of his profession in Rockford. He quickly gained the confidence of the peo- ple and the bar, and rose rapidly in his profes- sion. He was elected States Attorney, which office he filled two terms with marked ability. In 1882 Judge Carver was a candidate for Congress, and would have received the nomina- tion and election but for the sudden death of Major Hawk, which occurred shortly before the meeting of the convention which occasioned its adjournment without action. At its next meet- ing Robert R. Hitt and Col. B. F. Sheets both entered the race and Mr. Hitt was nominated, although Winnebago county stood by Judge Carver. In 1886 Mr. Carver was elected to the Cir- cuit bench to succeed Judge James Cartwright who had been elevated to the Supreme bench to succeed Judge Bailey who had died. After fill- ing out the unexpired term of Judge Cartwright. he was elected to the office for the full term. He served frequently upon the bench in Chicago with great acceptance. Judge Carver was a hard, conscientious worker as a lawyer and an exemplary and upright judge. Socially he was a Past Master of E. F. W. Ellis Lodge of Masons, Past Commander of Crusader Commandery, a member of the Con-' sistory and Shrine, Knights of the Globe, Forest City Lodge of United Workmen, Odd Fellows and Woodmen. He was married to Miss Sarah A. Segur, of Rockford, November 25, 1875. Mrs. Carver is the daughter of John Segur, who is still living in Rockford. Six children were born to Judge and Mrs. Carver, five of whom are now living ; Laura. M., Lewis C., Earl, Eva and Howell. The family residence is at No. 1 103 South Main street. Judge Carver died November 27, 1901, loved and mourned by the entire community. MAYOR CHARLES E. JACKSON. With no other name could the title of this work, " Rockford Today," be more aptly asso- ciated than that of Charles E. Jackson who was, in May of this year, installed as mayor of this city. In early life he has won success in busi- ness, is liberal and progressive in his political views, stands for good city government and is essentially a home man. Those estimable qual- ities so typical of Rockford, are reflected by its new mayor, who is a product of its public schools and its business institutions. Mr. Jackson was born on a Boone County farm, four miles from Belvidere, Ills., Nov. 30, 1867, When he was four months old his parents moved to Rockford, which place he has ever since respected as his home. After completing his studies in the pub- ROCKFORD lie schools he entered business life as a clerk in a retail clothing store. Reaching a more use- ful era of efficiency, he went out as a traveling salesman, in which vocation he continued for several years. In 1891 he established the whole- sale portrait and frame business, which he has since conducted successfully extending his sales MAYOR CHARLES E. JACKSON to every state in the union and into foreign coun- tries. As an energetic worker for the commer- cial supremacy of the city he was chosen pres- ident of the East State Street Business Men's Association. In that position he displayed qual- ities for leadership which caused his name to be mentioned as a candidate for alderman from his home ward, and, after a spirited campaign which usually follows in a bailiwick where citi- zenship is appreciated, he became Alderman Jackson. In his new office he surprised his best friends by his temperate demeanor debate, his uniform courtesy toward his colleagues and the clear cut manner in which he cared for the in- terests of his people. During his two years ser- vice as alderman he became the central figure of a movement to modify the existing ward lines of the city so that all voters could be equally represented in the council. The successful ter- mination of that movement made him the logi- cal mayoral candidate of a majority of his fel- low citizens, a majority which increased in num- ber as election day drew near. His first offi- cial acts have justified the claims made by his friends as to his fitness for executive honors. He has selected his lieutenants with impartiality as to geographical lines and has inaugurated a progressive business policy which will contribute toward the city's welfare. While essentially a home man he is a member of the Royal Arca- num, Modern Woodmen of America, and A. 0. U. W. fraternal orders, in which he has seriously interested himself. Mr. Jackson was married in 1898 to Nellie L. Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Brown. If Mr. Jackson has ambitions of a political nature other than those which make for good city government, he has not disclosed them to even his closest friends, and the belief obtains that his foremost aim is to see the best interests of Rockford developed along broad, peaceful and permanent lines. HON. CHARLES A. WORKS (DECEASED) was a native of this county, having been born at Guilford, Illinois, May 4, 1848, and was grad- r HON. CHARLES A. WORKS. uated from the East Rockford High School in 1868. ROCKFORD 93 He served as a clerk of the Supreme Court, at Ottawa, Illinois, from September. 1873, to September, 1875. He was appointed superintendent of the city schools of La Salle, Illinois, in 1875, and served with distinction in this capacity two years. Mr. Works was then made deputy clerk of the Circuit Court at La Salle, Illinois, and served one year. During the year 1878 he was in the govern- ment employ in the Indian service on the Mis- souri river. He began the practice of law in Rockford in January, 1879, and soon became one of the most brilliant advocates at the bar in the state. He was elected States Attorney for Winne- bago county in 1880, which office he held for three consecutive terms, with honor to himself and to the perfect satisfaction of the people. He was elected as a member of the State Board of Equalization in 1 892 and again in 1 900, which office he administered with distinction, having served upon one of the most important committees of the board, and was acknowledged to be an authority in the determination of intri- cate legal questions coming before the board in transacting its business. Mr. Works was married to Miss Eva Enoch, daughter of Hon. A. I. Enoch, in November, 1880, and had four children, Marein S., Mabel J., Helen K. and Charles Enoch. He told them he had resolved to go the follow- ing year, and they finally gave their consent. The first week in May, 1837, when but six- teen years of age, he left his beautiful English JOHN LAKE. John Lake was born on Blackford Farm, Selworthy Parish, England, March 27, 1821, said farm was then the possession of his pater- nal grandfather, who was a farmer, dairyman, miller, malster. and a dealer in all kinds of seeds. William Lake, the father of John Lake, was also born on Blackford Farm in 1798, and died when John was but six months old. John's mother married again, and he was reared by his grandmother in the old home. Mr. Lake was given excellent educational advantages by pri- vate teachers. He commenced to earn his own living when fourteen years of age by working on a farm. In May, 1836, he proposed going to the United States, but was opposed in this by his family. JOHN LAKE. home to gain a competence for himself in the United States. He secured passage on the "Severn," a sailing vessel, loaded with iron for Philadelphia. The voyage was beset by fearful storms and continued through seven long weeks before the arrival at Philadelphia. He immediately set out for Rockford, where he expected to join his uncle Thomas, but was detained by illness at Rockport, a small town on the Ohio river, and did not arrive in Rockford until December 1, 1837. He did farm work for three years, and then apprenticed himself to Thomas Thatcher, a joiner, carpenter and architect, with wages at $5.00 per month and board. At the end of one year he felt competent to start in business for himself in the same line. He worked by the day and did contract work until 1853, when he formed a partnership with P. Howes to engage in the lumber trade. Their yard was located where the East Rockford, Chicago &. North- western passenger station now stands, which was. 94 ROCKFORD at that time, the terminal of the Chicago & Gal- ena railway. When the railway was extended across the river in 1853 they removed the yard to the West side, where they did business until 1856, when they sold out to Mr. Freeman. In November, 1856, Mr. Lake visited his old home, returning to Rockford in February, 1857, and engaged in the lumber business again on the corner of Third and State streets, where he did business until 1859, when he sold out to Cook & Bro. In 1863 he formed a partnership with Henry Fisher on the West side, and carried on the lumber business until 1867, when he again sold out and re-visited England, extending his journey to Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, Switzerland and Germany, returning to Rock- ford in the fall. In 1868 he formed a five-year partnership with Seely Perry, which was termi- nated in 1874, after which he spent three years in Europe. He visited California in 1885. He was vice president of the Rockford Fire Insurance Co. from 1866 to 1886, when he was made president. In 1873 he was elected an alderman from the Second ward, and served continuously for ten years, a part of this time he was also its supervisor. In 1877 he was the chairman of the Board of Education. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the I. O. O. F. and Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the United States for six consecutive years. Mr. Lake was married to Miss Almeda M. Danley, daughter of Cornelius and Sarah Dan- ley, of Harlem, Illinois, October 11, 1849. Seven children were born to them, but three died in infancy. The family residence is at No. 2211 East State street. HORACE BROWN. Horace Brown was born in Springfield, Wind- sor county, Vermont, June 24, 1824. He is a descendant, on his father's side, of one of our oldest American families which traces its line- age to Edward Brown, who was born in 1591, in Horton, Kenby county, Kent, England, and who came to America, arriving February 17, 1634, on the ship Hopewell from London, Eng- land, and settled in Ipswich, Mass. The grandfather of our subject, Elisha Brown, was born in Ipswich, Mass., January 7, 1748, and removed to Hingham, Mass., where he mar- ried Merriel Bates, and settled in Winchendon, Mass., in 1773. He was a patriot of the Rev- olutionary War, and participated in the battle of Bunker Hill. He removed to Springfield, Ver- mont, in 1778, where the father of our subject, , HORACE BROWN. Jonathan Brown, was born October 5, 1796. His mother, Hannah Stocker Brown, was of English and Scotch descent, whose father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and partici- pated in the battle of Bunker Hill and at York- town, when Cornwallis surrendered. His great grandfather Bates was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill. Horace Brown was educated in the schools of his native county. He assisted upon his father's farm until twenty years of age when he engaged to work one season for William Thayer, whose daughter, Mary A., he afterward married. In 1845 he engaged in the manufacture of floor oil cloth in Lansingburgh, N. Y., where he remained until 1850, when he came to Illinois, ROCKFORD 95 arriving in Rockford May 12th. The popula- tion of the township at that time was about 1 ,800. He purchased a farm in New Milford town- ship which he leased, and returned to his home in the east where he was married September 12. 1850, to Miss Mary A. Thayer, who was born February 16, 1827, and immediately re- turned to Rockford. The following spring he returned to Lansing- burgh, where he worked in the oil cloth factory until June, 1853, when he again returned to Rockford and traded his farm for West side property, and engaged in the livery business in partnership with W. G. Reynolds. After two years of successful business he sold out his in- terest and returned to his native town, where he engaged in several lines of business. In the spring of 1859 he again returned to Rockford, where he has since resided on what is known as Park Ridge, on the East side of the river. The home is one of the most beautifully located in the city. Mr. Brown is a charter member of the Rock- ford National Bank, and has served as its vice president since its organization in 1871. He was also a charter member of the Forest City Insurance Co., and has served as a member of its board of directors and as treasurer and vice president. He was elected president of the Skandia Furniture Co. upon its organization. He also served as director and president of the Insurance Company of the State of Illinois dur- ing the first years of its business. Upon the death of Gilbert Woodruff he was elected presi- dent of the Rockford National Bank William Thayer Brown, only son of Horace and Mary Brown, was born in Rockford, Illinois, March 2, 1854. is a member of the firm of A. G. Spaulding & Bros. He resides in East Orange, N. Y. His office is at 126 Nassau street, New York. He married Miss Mary L. Spaulding, August 24, 1875, who was born Oc- tober 23, 1854, and has four children, Horace S., Harriet Irene, William Thayer, Jr., and Elizabeth. Alice C. was born March 26 1856. She married D. H. Ferguson, of Denver, Colorado, and had one son, Donald Brown Ferguson. She died March 23, 1890. Carrie A. was born July 27, 1860, and died April 10, 1885. JOHN DEXTER WATERMAN was born in Decatur, Otsego county, New York, December 27, 1846, and is a son of Hamilton and Mary Waterman. When sixteen years of age, he became a JOHN DEXTER WATERMAN. clerk in a general store, at Worcester, New York, Eighteen months later he entered the United States Naval service and served on Ad- miral Porter's flagship during the last year of the civil war. At the close of the war he came to Rockford and engaged in railroading and man- ufacturing interest/ He served as Rockford's postmaster under both Cleveland administrations. He organized the Forest City National Bank and was made its president, which office he still holds. Although this bank is one of the youngest in the city, its business and reliability ranks sec- ond to none. Mr. Waterman married Miss Emma J. Wolford, of Cohoes, New York, in 1871. The family residence is at No. 754 North Church street. 9 6 ROCKFORD HON. E. W. BROWN. The subject of this sketch is a son of the late Judge William Brown, and was born in Rockford. August 8, 1857, which city has since been his home. There is no other resident of Rockford today, whose life and development has been so much an integral part of the city's growth and vital interests as that of Mr. Brown. Here is where he received his education, in the city HON. E. W. BROWN. schools, and developed business abilities which are rarely attained by the most astute in business matters. For a time he attended the school at Mt. Morris, but was obliged to give up study on account of the strain upon his eyes and entered an active business life. He was a member of the firm of Brown & Eckstine Drug Co. .which did a prosperous busi- ness for five years, the volume of business reach- ing as high as $60,000.00 per year. After dis- posing of his interests in the drug business he entered the wholesale oil business. He secured a contract with the Standard Oil Co. by which he was able to get oil on the best possible terms and to supply many surrounding towns with this product. He built the first oil-tank in Rockford, and equipped himself thoroughly for doing a large business. His success in this business is meas- ured by the fact, that he did a cash business amounting to $30,000.00 in six months on a capital of $3,000.00, when he sold his oil busi- ness to John R. Porter & Co. In 1884 the Illinois Central Railroad Com- pany was planning to build an air line from Chi- cago to Freeport, and in their survey decided to build leaving out Rockford and locate their line east of New Milford, crossing the river at Hois- ington Rocks below Rockford. Judge Brown, who was personally acquainted with Mr. E. T. Jeffries, general manager of the Illinois Central, and Stuyvesant Fish, president of the road, made it a personal matter to see that Mr. Jeffries came to Rockford to look the city over prior to a final settlement upon the location of the line. Mr. Jeffries visited Rock- ford with Isaiah Randolph, chief engineer of the road, and was entertained at Judge Brown's home. They met with a number of prominent manufacturers, including Ralph Emerson, W. A. Talcott, John P. Manny, H. W. Price and Gil- bert Woodruff, and that night Mr. Jeffries deci- ded to build into Rockford. The services of Mr. Brown were secured, and he at once proceeded to obtain a right of way for the new line. Active operations in pro- moting this valuable enterprise for the city of Rockford were instituted on the first day of No- vember, 1884. Mr. Brown was constituted the first agent of the company in this city, which position he still holds. His thorough business ability is recog- nized by the company, and his advice is sought after in important matters, and his judgment is implicitly relied upon. There is doubtless no other agent in the ser- vice of the company that has so great an influ- ence in the conduct of its business as does Mr. Brown. Through his effort, sagacity, and busi- ness tact, a small business in 1884, has grown until it exceeds that of any other railway inter- est in the city to-day in its property investments and volume of business. The company now owns a frontage of 800 feet on South Main street, and a yardage three-quarters of a mile in length free from grade crossings. Its passenger ROCKFORD 97 and freight buildings are the finest in the city. Its freight business now averages eighty cars per day and its passenger business is large. Forty people are given employment in the various de- partments of the company's business in the city. In 1885, Mr. Brown was elected an alder- man from the old Second ward for seven years. His work in the council demonstrated the fact that he was admirably fitted to preside at the head of the city's affairs, and in 1895 he was elected mayor. This honor was conferred upon him again in 1897 and 1899. After a continu- ous service of six years as mayor of the city, Mr. Brown felt that his railway and private busi- ness imperatively called for so much of his time that he could not possibly give the attention to the duties imposed upon the mayor and declined further service in this office. In 1903, great pressure was brought to bear upon him to secure his consent to a re-election, but for the reasons above stated, he steadfastly declined the honor. During Mayor Brown's administration, many of Rockford's most valuable permanent improve- ments were made, Through his effort and recommendation the present system of water supply was instituted in 1897, and was put into effective operation by Mr. D. W. Mead, at a cost of $50.000,00 and affords a supply of 7,000,000, gallons of water daily. The water works park was a product of the general im- provements instituted. The present system of macadamizing was instituted, which is doubtless the most economical and the best in the world. As a result of this system, Rockford now enjoys the use of more than forty miles of macadam- ized streets. The fire department was provided with more efficient means for doing effective service. Mayor Brown's appointees to the var- ious city offices were men eminently fitted for the position they occupied. A review of Mayor Brown's several annual messages to the council, demonstrates a deter- mination to adhear to a rigid economy in the expenditure of the city funds, a just and exact enforcement of the laws, and together with the co-operation of the council to so administer the city government as to insure stable progress and permanent good. Mr. Brown married Miss Lizzie A. White, a daughter of Joshua White, a prominent citizen and large land owner of Stillman Valley, Illinois, and has three children. The family residence is at No. 312 South Third street. CHARLES SABIN Was born at Pomfret, Conn., in 1823, and was educated in the public and private schools of New England. He came to Rockford in 1854, CHARLES SABIN. where he has since resided. Mr. Sabin engaged in the drug business shortly after his arrival here, and, when he retired in 1893, was the oldest druggist, with reference to number of years en- gaged, in this city. His business career was one of integrity and honor, and was marked with that success to which such a career is justly -en- titled. He was recently the honored guest of his friends and associates in business at a ban- quet given at the Nelson, which occasion was greatly enjoyed by all those participating. Mr. Sabin was married in New Hampshire, in 1846. His present residence is No. 835 North Church street, where he has resided during the last forty years in the same house. This house is now in the central part of the city, but, when first occupied by Mr. Sabin, was quite out in the ROCKFORD country. During his business career here, he has seen the place grow from the habiliments of a hamlet to those of a magnificent city, and his life has been an integral part of this growth. Indeed the city owes its prosperity and substan- tial growth to the integrity and business energy of such of its solid business men as Mr. Sabin has proved himself to be. He is entitled to the laudation of his fellowmen and to the rest he now enjoys. LOREN L. MORRISON Was born at Hebron, Jefferson county, Wiscon- sin, November 18, 1852, and was educated in the public schools of Sherburne, Woodstock and Hartland, Vermont. He was a student at the Worcester Academy. Worcester, Massachusetts' and at Waterville Classical Institute, Waterville, Maine, and was graduated in the classical course from Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, June 26, 1879. During the first four years after gradua- tion he occupied the position of Principal of the graded and high schools of Lyndon, Whiteside county, Illinois, and at the same time gave his attention to the study of law under the direction of the Hon. John G. Manahan, of the firm of Manahan & Ward, of Sterling, Illinois, and later continued his legal studies with the firm of Staples & Goulding of Worcester, Mass. He came to Rockford June 12, 1883, where he has since resided. Shortly after his arrival here he was admit- ted to the bar, and has since given his attention to general law practice, devoting considerable attention to practice in the United States courts and patent cases. Mr. Morrison has served the city as police magistrate during the last sixteen years, and the administration of the office has been emi- nently satisfactory to the people. Socially he is connected with the Masonic order, having been made a Mason in 1 889, join- ing Rockford Lodge No. 102. He has taken the Scottish Rite degrees up to and including the thirty-second, his membership being with Freeport Consistory. He is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Royal League, of which he is past supreme vice archon. Judge Morrison was married to Miss Mary Louise Ball of Holden, Massachusetss, June 19, 1882, and has three children. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison are members of the State Street Baptist Church. Politically, Judge Morrison is a staunch Republican. HON. ROBERT H, TINKER Is a son of Rev. and Mrs. Reuben Tinker, and was born at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, (now the Republic of Hawaii) December 31, 1836, and came to Rockford in 1856. He has been identified prominently in the manufacturing in- terests and substantial growth of Rockford, and is largely interested in the water-power, the source of Rockford's wealth and prosperity. He was promotor and president of the Chicago, Rockford & Northern Railway Co., which road is now merged in the Burlington system, has served as mayor of the city, (1875-6), presi- dent of the Rockford Water Power Co., and of the Rockford Bolt works, and is connected officially with many other Rockford industries. Mr. Tinker is a connoisseur in art work and his aesthetic taste is conspicuously shown in and about his beautiful home. Nature has done much to make this spot romantic, and Mr. Tinker has so harmonized his improvements with the imprints of nature that the place is a "thing of beauty and a joy forever." In the home is a large collection of curio, obtained by Mr. Tinker in his foreign travels. It also con- tains a library, unique in construction and filled with rare and costly volumes. In 1870, Mr. Tinker was married to Mrs. Mary Manny, the widow of John H. Manny, the noted inventor and manufacturer of harvesting machines. His inventions paved the way for much of Rockford's wonderful growth and suc- cess. Later on, Mr. and Mrs. Tinker disposed of the beautiful Manny home on South Main street and made their permanent residence in the Swiss cottage, where, after years of happy wedded life, Mrs. Tinker was called home, leav- ing a devoted husband and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Mr. Tinker's skill and aesthe- tic taste will be called into service in the beau- tifying of the public Library and Memorial hall grounds. ROCKFORD 99 COLONEL WILLIAM NELSON. Col. William Nelson was born at Sycamore, .llinois, October 29, 1857, and was educated in the city schools and high school of Rockford. He entered a business career while young, in which he has attained eminent success, and now holds prominent official and executive positions in several of Rockford's most sub- stantial institutions. Col. Nelson and brothers erected the beauti- ful Hotel Nelson as a memorial to their father, the inventor of the Nelson Knitting Machine, and founder of the Nelson Knitting Company. The Nelson is a popular hostelry, and its parlors are utilized for the purpose of holding elaborate social functions and political commit- tee meetings. Mr. Nelson is president of the Nelson Hotel Company, vice-president of the Forest City Knitting Company, vice-president of B. F. COLONEL WILLIAM NELSON. Barnes & Company, and director in the Nelson Knitting Company. Socially, he is a member of the Freeport Consistory, Shriner Tebala Temple, Rockford. and Knight Templar Crusader Commandery, of Rockford, and the Elks. He was appointed as one of the Governor's aids, with rank as colonel, January 28, 1901. Colonel Nelson was married to Miss Lizzie Olson of Rockford, October 6, 1888, and has five children, Loiza, Elsie, William Jr., Hilding and Dorothea. The family residence is at No. 737 North Main street. WILLIAM F. WOODRUFF Was born at Dubuque, Iowa, in 1858, and came to Rockford with his parents in 1859, where he has since resided. He was educated in the city schools and the Rockford Business College. WILLIAM F. WOODRUFF. When eighteen years of age he entered the Rockford National Bank as messenger, and was elected to the position of assistant cashier of the bank January 11, 1881. In January, 1888, he was elected cashier, which position he still holds. The bank, with which he has been iden- tified for so many years, is one of the strongest and most reliable financial institutions in the state. Its capital is $100,000.00, and has a surplus of the same amount. Mr. Woodruff has been instrumental in the development of many of Rockford's most im- 1OO ROCKFORD portant improvements. Seventh street, one of the finest business streets in the city, owes its success largely to the efforts and financial aid of Mr. Woodruff. The railway system found a friend in Mr. Woodruff, and its success and per- petuity are due to his timely aid. He is a large real estate owner, and devotes much time and money in its improvement for the beautifying of the city and the good of its citizens. Mr. Woodruff is a director and treasurer of the Rockford and Interurban Railway and the Rockford and Freeport line. He is a director and treasurer of the Insurance Company of the State of Illinois and assisted in its organization. He is the vice president and director of the Forest City Furniture Company, treasurer of the Central Heat and Power Company, director in the Hixon Map Company, and treasurer of the Country club. He was elected to the office of city treas- urer in 1 893 and served two years and was again elected to this office in 1903. He was elected to the presidency of the Forest City Land and Lumber Company in 1903. The company owns 10,000 acres of timber land in the Yazoo Valley, in Mississippi, and is now erecting a mill at Woodruff, named in honor of Mr. Woodruff. The principal office of the com- pany is in Rookford. Mr. Woodruff married Miss Lizzie C. Cot- ton, of Rockford, and resides at No. 515 North Main street. HON. FREDERICK HAINES Is a son of Anthony and Adaline (Rowse) Haines, who settled in Rockford in 1 854. His father was a native of Marietta, Pa., and his mother of Bucyrus, Ohio, who were married in 1853. Anthony Haines was engaged in the grain busi- ness in Rockford for many years, and carried on an important manufacturing plant for several years. He was a member of the county board of supervisors for eighteen years, and represented the First ward in the city council in 1863 and 1864. The subject of this sketch was born in Rock- ford, August 30, 1863, and was educated in the city schools, graduating from the High School in the class of 79. He first engaged in business with J. McDer- maid in the coal trade with whom he remained one year. He assisted in the organization of the Rockford Street Railway Co., and was its superintendent until the plant was changed to electric power. He then spent two years with the Rockford Construction Co. In 1900 he was elected to the important position of treasurer of the Forest City Insur- ance Co., which position he now holds. This company's business ranks with the foremost companies of the country and is widely and favorably known. In the political campaign of 1902 Mr. Haines was nominated on the Republican ticket as a candidate for representative in the State legisla- f HON. FREDERICK HAINES. ture, and was elected by a large majority. At the session of 1903 he was placed on several important committees, and his services were most acceptable to his constituency. Socially, he is a Mason, K. of P., and Elk. Mr. Haines was married to Miss Minnie Bushnell, of Sterling, in 1887, and has one son. The family residence is at No. 620 East State street. ROCKFORD 101 RUSSELL BROUGHTON. M. D., Was born in Racine, Wisconsin, May 16, 1842. His parents, John and Amanda Broughton, re- moved from Hoosick Falls, New York, by horse team, in 1841 , to Albany township, Green county, RUSSELL BROUGHTON, M. D Wisconsin, where they entered a quarter section of government land. His father died upon the farm in 1896. His mother is still living. Dr. Broughton attended Milton College at Milton, Wisconsin, and Bryant & Stratton's Commercial College at Milwaukee. He grad- uated from Rush Medical College in 1869, and practiced medicine at Brodhead, Wisconsin, twenty-one years. He was in charge of all opium and other drug patients for nine and one- half years at the Keeley Institute, at Dwight, Illinois. Two years ago he opened a Sanitarium in Rockford, where he gives special treatment in nervous and drug cases. The Sanitarium is beautifully located , and is a quiet retreat for those desiring medical attention for such ailments. Socially, Dr. Broughton is a member of Bicknell Lodge No. 91, A. F. & A. M., Brod- head, Wisconsin ; Evansville Chapter, No. 35, R. A. Masons, Evansville, Wisconsin ; a char- ter member of the W. W. Patton Post No. 90, Brodhead, Wisconsin, a member of the Wis- consin Medical Society since 1877, and of the American Medical Association. He resides at the Sanitarium. Dr. Broughton was married to Miss Julia A., daughter of the late Hon. Daniel Smiley of Albany, Wisconsin, in 1869, and has two sons, William S., who is a medical student at Wash- ington, D. C., and James R., in the employ of a large electrial power plant company at Provo, Utah. HON. HENRY ANDRUS Is a native of Illinois, having been born on a farm in the town of Harlem, Winnebago county, November 4, 1844, and was educated in the public schools. He resided on the farm until HON. HENRY ANDRUS. his marriage to Miss Jennie Love in 1868, when he removed to a farm in the township of Pecatonica, where he resided six years. He then removed to a farm in the township of Cherry Valley, where he remained until his removal to Rockford about five years ago. Mr. Andrus served as the supervisor of the town of Cherry Valley for nineteen consecutive 102 ROCKFORD years, and during that time he was honored by the Board of Supervisors by being made its chairman for seven consecutive years, a distinc- tion not attained by any of his contemporaries. He was elected to the lower house of the State legislature in 1896 and re-elected in 1898. In 1900 he was elected to the upper house, and still represents the Tenth Senatorial district as its senator. Socially, Mr. Andrus is a thirty-second de- gree Mason, member of the Order of Elks and a Modern Woodman. He is married and has two children living, a daughter, Mrs. Edith Scott, who resides on the farm in Cherry Valley, and a son, Dr. S. C. Andrus, a practicing physician of this city. The father and mother of Mr. An- drus are still living and reside with their daugh- ter. Mrs. J. A. Atwood, at Stillman Valley. Mr. Andrus has a brother who resides at Mason City, Iowa. The present home of Mr. Andrus is at 624 North street in this city. Among the more important measures, for which Senator Andrus is entitled to credit in securing enactment into law, is the enabling act, which gave the people of Winnebago county the right and privilege of voting for an appropriation, by the Board of Supervisors, of a sum of money for the building of the Memorial Hall in memory of the soldiers and sailors of Winnebago county. He also rendered conspicuous service in securing the enactment of the measure provid- ing for the building of the monument at Still- man Valley. Also several measures in the interests of public libraries. Hon. John Lake, attending school at the old East side high school. Professor Freeman, who was then principal, placed him in the Intermediate ROBERT REW Was born in England in 1855. When eight years old he was set to work on a farm, receiv- ing as wages four cents a day, continuing until in his twelfth year, during which time his wages were annually raised until they reached thirteen cents a day. At that time there were no free public schools in England, and young Rew acquired the first rudiments of education at night school and Sun- day school. In 1867 he came to Rockford, where he has since resided. He first lived in the family of ROBERT REW. department, but so well did he apply himself to his studies that he reached the high school in three years, about half the time usually required. In 1871 he engaged with Mr. Reuben Sovereign on the latter's farm, just east of the city, for twelve dollars a month and board. After working about five months he returned to Rockford, determined to continue his course in school. Out of his wages he had saved forty- four dollars, and obtaining a place at the home of the late Hon. John Early, doing chores for his board, he succeeded after much self-denial and privation, not only in getting through another year of school, but in actually saving out of his forty-four dollars, sixteen dollars. In the summer vacation he hired out for two months to work for Mr. Joshua White on his farm at Stillman Valley, for thirty dollars a month and board. At the end of two months, with $59.75 the young man returned to Rock- ford, again staying at Mr. Early 's, doing chores for his board, and attending school, graduating the same year, 1873, valedictorian of his class. During the summer vacation he again went to ROCKFORD 103 work in the harvest field at thirty dollars a month and board. After working two months with the sixty dollars earned, Mr. Rew went to the Northwestern University, at Evanston. After paying a term's tuition, a month's board and buying text books, his money was all spent. Obtaining work at digging cellars and unloading vessels at the wharf, he succeeded in earning enough money to pay his way through the first year in college. Returning to Rockford in the fall he taught a district school during the winter, at the same time keeping up with his class in the University, and by dint of hard work, hard study and much privation, succeeded in completing three years of the college course. At the end of the third year he came back to Rockford in July with only fifty cents in money left. The first thing necessary was to find some work, and on East State street he found a cord of wood to be sawed. Borrowing a buck and saw the young man went vigorously to work. While at work the late Judge William Brown passed by, and requested Mr. Rew, after he had finished his job, to come and stay at his home for the rest of the summer and tutor "Eddie," "Frankie" and "May," as the Judge lovingly called them. The Judge had scarcely gone out of sight when the late J. T. Miller, for a long time assessor of the town of Rockford, and then a member of the school board of the city of Rock- ford, came by and after a short conversation hired Mr. Rew to teach in the Second Gram- mar School of East Rockford. The wages were $450 per year for ten months' work. The first year there was an assistant teacher, but the second year Mr. Rew contracted to do all the work for $600 a year. The four following years Mr. Rew taught in the schools of Rockford, in the high school on the East Side, under the late Professor Freeman, and in the high school on the West Side, under Professor Blodgett. Among his pupils were the Hon. Charles W. Ferguson, Hon. Frank S. Regan, Mr. Frank Brown, Hon. Wm. C. Butterworth, Mr. Hosmer Porter, Mr. Samuel Stanley, Mr. Charles Porter, and many other well known citizens. He not only taught in the schools, but as tutor of Latin and mathematics after school hours, prepared pupils for entrance to the uni- versities. Among those whom he so tutored are Mrs. Stanwood, formerly Miss Louisa Brockway, Miss Julia Lathrop and Mrs. Fred Thompson. In 1879 Mr. Rew was united in marriage to Miss Nellie T. Goodwin, daughter of the late Dr. A. E. Goodwin. While teaching he studied law nights, and in 1882 was admitted to the bar. The following spring he was elected Justice of the Peace to complete the term of the late Justice Works. When the first public sewer was laid in Rockford, the commissioners appointed to assess the cost were the late Hon. Thomas Butterworth, the late J. T. Miller and Mr. Rew. This was the Church street sewer. Every property owner but one filed objections, and every lawyer at the then Rockford bar appeared to contest the assessment, but the assessment stood. The same commissioners also made the assessment for the Market street sewer. In 1885 Mr. Rew was appointed, with the late Mayor N. C. Warner, to revise the city ordinances. Mr. Rew has a large law practice, especially in the handling of estates. He has traveled quite a little, having been to Europe twice, and all over the United States and the British possessions in North America. H. C. SCOVILL. The parents of the subject of this sketch, were natives of Connecticut, but removed to Oneida county, New York in 1816. H. C. Scovill was born in Oswego county, New York, and was educated in the public schools. He spent his boyhood days upon the farm. He came to Illinois in 1 853 and settled in Ogle county, where he still worked at farming. He was a student at the Mount Morris Seminary. In Aug. 1862, he enlisted as a private in Co. K, 92nd Illinois Infantry. He was made a second lieu- tenant of his company and afterward promoted to first lieutenant and captain. His regiment was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland. The regiment was afterward ordered mounted by General Rosecrans and to be equipped with Spencer rifles. This was done and the regi- IO4 ROCKFORD ment then joined General Wilder's Lightning Brigade of mounted infantry. Captain Scovill was captured April 23, 1864, while on picket duty, near Tunnel Hill, Gsorgia, and remained a prisoner ten months at Macon, and Atlanta. H. c. SCOVILL. Georgia; Charleston and Columbia, South Caro- lina; and Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina. He was exchanged at Wilmington, North. Caro- lina, March 1, 1865. He rejoined his regiment at Concord, North Carolina, and, with the regi- ment, was mustered out of service at that place, June 21, 1865. The following September, he came to Rockford and engaged in the lumber business until 1896. Hewas a member of the board of supervisors five years. He represented the Second ward as an alderman in the council from 1878 to 1886, and in 1887, was elected mayor, which position he held two years. In 1897 he was elected city clerk, which office he still holds. Captain Scovill was married in Rockford to Miss Rosa Zoller in 1872, and has two children, Gertrude, who is Mrs.W. W. Ben- nett, and Charles, who is ticket agent at the Illi- nois Central office in Rockford. He resides at 617 Seminary street. SAMUEL H. RECK. Samel H. Reck was born in Rochester, Pa., December 14, 1866, and was educated at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, where he took his degree in 1886. He was graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Phil- adelphia, in 1890, and from the law department of the Northwestern University in 1895. He was the founder of St. Mark's English Lutheran church in Boston, Mass., 1890-93, which is the first institution of the kind in that city. Mr. Reck practiced law in Chicago and Rockford from 1895 to 1899. He is one of SAMUEL H. RECK. the organizers of the manufacturing company, B. F. Barnes Company, of Rockford. Mr. Reck entered the employ of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States in April, 1902, and has been the general agent of the Rockford district since January, 1903. The offices are at Nos. 312 and 314 West State street, Rockford, Illinois. Mr. Reck married Miss Anna C., only daughter of John Nelson of Rockford, 111., June 29, 1892, and has three sons. ROC K FO R D 105 Socially he is a member of the Masonic order and the K. of P. The family residence is at No. 906 Sem- inary street. WILLIAM KNAPP. William Knapp was born in Eldred, McKane county. Pa., April 23. 1839, and was educated in the public schools of his native town, also at the academy of Olean, N. Y. WILLIAM KNAPP. He removed to Winnebago county, Illinois, in November, 1854, and located in the town of Burritt, and paid his first taxes in this state in 1850. He was a pioneer in the well drilling business in which he was very successful, both practically and financially He followed this business for about fifteen years, during which time he acquired several farms at the price of about fifteen dollars an acre, which he was able to sell later on for seventy-five dollars per acre. Mr. Knapp served as town clerk for ten years and was then elected town supervisor which office he held from 1879 to 1888. In 1888 he removed to the city of Rockford and was here again elected to the office of sup- ervisor in which capacity he has since served continuously, with the exception of about three years. His service as supervisor covers a period of about twenty- four years, during a con- siderable portion of which time he has been the purchasing agent for the county, rendering most acceptable service. He served as a director of the Forest City bank for several years. He was elected to the city council as an alderman from the first ward in 1895 and served two years. Mr. Knapf. engaged in the real estate busi- ness in 1886, in which he has met with marked success. His son, C. H. Knapp, joined him in this business, under the firm name of Wm. and C. H. Knapp, which was later changed to Knapp, Barnes & Co.. at which time Wm H. Barnes came into the firm. The firm has a fine office at the corner of State and Main streets, on the ground floor of the Second National Bank building, and is one of the lead- ing and most reliable real estate firms in this section of country. The firm buys and sells houses and lots, and farms, and also writes insurance. The motto of the firm is "Small margins and quick sales," The loaning of money is one of the principal features of this business. Mr. Knapp has been a member of Star in the East Masonic lodge for many years, and is a Modern Woodman. Mr. Knapp was married to Miss Martha Scott of Burritt, in 1 864, and has seven children, one of whom, Charles H,. is married. The family resides at 1506 East State street, which has been the family home since 1870. FRED E. STERLING. Was born at Dixon, 111., June 29, 1869, being the third son of Edward and Irene Bivins Sterling, early settlers of that section. The first ten years of his boyhood were spent in Dixon, where he attended the public schools until 1880, when his parents moved to Huron, S. D., and settled on a farm near that place. They were among the pioneers of Central Dakota (then a territory), the subject of this sketch assisting his father and brothers in developing one of the first farms in Beadle county. He attended the public schools at Huron during the winter terms io6 ROCKFORD and worked on his father's farm during the summer until the age of fourteen years, when he entered newspaper work with the Huron FRED E. STERLING. Daily Times, which avocation he has since followed, until within the past two years. Mr. Sterling, in his boyhood, was constantly thrown in with men of much more mature years than himself, socially, politically and in a busi- ness way, in the development of the Territory and thus acquired a knowledge which the schools could not give him and which has proved useful in the years since. On the promotion of Judge Louis K. Church of Huron, to the Governorship of Dakota, Mr. Sterling, who in spite of his youth had been his close friend and companion, was appointed to the position of assistant com- missioner of immigration, in which capacity he had much to do with the preparation and dis- tribution of literature and statistics extolling the wonders of the Territory, resulting in its rapid settlement by home-seekers from the eastern states. Near the close of his term of office he resigned this position to accept the management of the Dakota edition of the St. Paul Daily Globe, a supplement issued with the daily each Saturday and devoted to the interests of the Territory. In 1890 he came to Rockford to accept the city editorship of the Morning Star, which paper he served for a year and left to take a similar position with the Register-Gazette on the consolidation of the two afternoon news- papers. In the service of the latter he continued for nine years when he resigned to take up a different line of work. During that period he also served as the special Rockford correspond- ent of the Associated Press, Inter-Ocean, Times- Herald, Evening Post, Globe- Democrat and other metropolitan papers. Ever since he became a resident of Rock- ford Mr. Sterling has taken an active, aggressive part in the political, social and business life of the city and lent his hearty assistance to every movement looking to its progress, welfare and up-building. He enjoys the honor and distinc- tion of having been the youngest man ever elected in Rockford as a member of the City Council, being chosen to succeed Alderman Sturtevant of the third ward. He continued to represent that ward as an alderman for eight years, until the spring of 1903, when he declined a unanimous caucus renomination because of other conflicting duties. He was recognized as one of the leaders of the council, a fine parlia- mentarian and ready debater. During his term of office he served either as chairman or a member of the most important council com- mittees, was for three years secretary of the board of local improvements, and secured for his ward many needed improvements, including the new Blake school building. On his retire- ment from the council he was presented by his friends with a very handsome diamond ring. Mr. Sterling is a stanch republican and has taken an active part in county and state politics, serving as a delegate from Winnebago county in every state convention for half a dozen years past. He is now serving his third term as secretary of the Winnebago County Republican Central Committee, and during the presidential and gubernatorial campaign of 1900 was secre- tary and manager of the Press Bureau conducted by the Republican State Central Committee in Chicago, supplying party literature and statistics to the country press. In 1901 he was appointed by Gov. Richard Yates as land commissioner of the Illinois & Michigan Canal, and during the legislative ses- ROCKFORD 107 sion of 1903 served as assistant secretary to the Chief Executive at Springfield. He enjoys an extensive acquaintance with and the friendship of a host of prominent citizens and politicians throughout the state. In February, 1901 , Mr. Sterling was appoint- ed receiver of the Manufacturers' & Merchants' Mutual Insurance Company of Rockford, by the Circuit Court. He made an enviable record for himself in winding up the affairs of this company, paying all loss claims in full and securing his final discharge within two years from the date of his appointment, a feat never before accomplished by the receiver of a mutual insurance company in the United States. He is a member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias, Royal League, Modern Woodmen and Home Fraternal League. On October 1, 1903, Mr. Sterling purchased an interest in The Register-Gazette, of which paper he is the editor. On December 17, 1891, Mr. Sterling was married to Miss Anna C. Parmele and two children have blessed the union, Arthur and Olive. His home is at 110 West street. R. H. SHUMWAY. R. H. Shumway was born in New Milford, Illinois, July 26, 1842, and was educated in the public schools. His boyhood days were spent upon the farm and there is where he acquired the knowledge requisite to the success of his present business. In 1871 he began to realize the importance of the production of thoroughly good seed as the best means of success to the farmer and gardner, and gave special attention to their development. By close attention to business and economical investment he has made a grand success of his undertaking and has acquired a large competence, valued at about a million of dollars. His customers reside in every state and territory in the Union, and for the last several years have numbered 100,000 annually. Dur- ing the busy season he employs from seventy-five to eighty people. He employs no traveling salesmen, but advertises his business by means of catalogues and agricultural papers. It requires two carloads of paper for each edition of his catalogues, and these are sent direct to the planters. The Rockford postoffice receives a large business and revenue from the Shumway seed business. Mr. Shumway removed from New Milford to Rcckford in 1873, and resides at No. 325 R. H. SHUMWAY. South First street. His warehouse is at Nos. 118, 120 and 122 South First street. Mrs. Shumway died in 1899. Five children are now living. Mr. Shumway's parents came from Vermont and settled at the mouth of the Kishwaukee river in 1836, soon after the Black Hawk war. His mother, Sallie Greeley, was a cousin to Horace Greeley, of newspaper fame. The country was then "the wild and woolly west," and infested by the notorious outlaws, called the Banditti of the Prairie. P. R. WALKER. Peleg Remington Walker was born in Brooklyn, Windham Co., Conn., July 1, 1835. When four years of age the family removed to East Brooklyn, now Danielson, where he attend- ed the district school until twelve years old. He then worked on the farm summers and at- io8 R OC K F O R D tended school winters. At the age of fifteen he attended the West Killingly academy during the fall and winter. In November, 1852, he began teaching in the North Bigelow district in Hamp- ton, Conn. The following summer he worked with his father who was a carpenter and builder. In the winter of '53 and '54 he taught the South Parish school in Killingly. At that time he began preparation for a college course, and at- tended school the following winter. In the spring of 1855 he was obliged to forego study on account of weak eyes, brought on by an attack of measles. In April, 1856, he removed with his father's family to Scott township, Ogle county, Illinois. During the following fall and winter he taught a seven months' term of school at Lynville. The following summer he broke prairie, and taught the Smith-Woodburn school during the winter. His success in teaching was such that he felt it to be his duty to prepare himself for this profession and at the close of his school he entered the Normal University at Bloomington, 111., where he took a full course and such ad- vanced work as was afforded at that time. He graduated from the University in June, 1861, and taught at Dement the following year. The Civil war being in progress Mr. Walker felt it to be his duty to enlist in the army in defense of his country, and on August 12, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Company K, 92nd Illinois Volunteers. The regiment was sent to Camp Fuller where it remained until October 10, 1862, when it left for the front, The regi- ment was mounted in July, 1863, and supplied with repeating rifles. He participated in the advance on Chattanooga, was with Hooker at Lookout Mountain and saw the battle of Mission Ridge, and was with Sherman, in Kilpatrick's cavalry, from Chattanooga to Atlanta on the march to Savannah. He received a slight wound when in the advance on Raleigh. He was promoted to sergeant, first sergeant, lieuten- ant and had charge of his company during its last year's service. Before being discharged from the army, he was engaged to teach the Dement school, where he remained eight years. He was then invited to Rochelle at an advanced salary which he accepted. After twelve years of successful work at Rochelle, he was appointed superintend- ent of the Rockford city schools, to which position he has received his twentieth appoint- ment. The schools have made excellent progress under his supervision and rank among the best in the state. His report for 1902 will be found in the school article in this work. Mr. Walker has been a regular attendant at the National and State Teachers' Associations. He served several years as treasurer of the State Teachers' Association, and in 1890 was its president. He has been the president of the Northern Illinois Teachers' Association and a member of the State Board of Education for more than twenty years. Socially he is a member of the G. A. R. Mr. Walker married Miss Martha E. Webb of New York, and has one daughter. The family residence is at No. 716 North Church street. WILLIAM WORTH BURSON. William Worth Burson was born in Pennsyl- vania and the family removed to McDonough county, Illinois, in 1842, and to Fulton county the following year, where his boyhood and early manhood was passed, thus sharing the experiences of pioneer life. For the successful operation of his farm work, he invented and constructed a self-rake reaper in 1858, which was the first machine to regulate the size of the gavel by weight. Mr. Burson was a pioneer in the invention of grain binders and obtained a patent on a twine binder in 1860. This was the first patent on a machine to make the present grain-binder knot. He followed this model with two machines, using wire instead of twine, for the harvest of 1860. These machines were attached to the reaper and operated by hand. These were first brought into prominence by being operated at the great reaper trial at Dixon, Illinois, in the harvest of 1862. Emerson & Company contracted to make one thousand machines for Mr. Burson for the harvest of 1863, the first one thousand grain binders ever made He came to Rockford for ROCKFORD 109 the purpose of carrying out this contract, where he resided until 1881, when he removed to Chicago. On account of imperfect workman- ship, lack of field experts and other adverse circumstances, these machines were a failure WILLIAM WORTH BURSON. financially and the venture disastrous, leaving a heavy debt upon Mr. Burson, which was not entirely liquidated until 1901. In 1866, in company with the late John Nelson, under the firm name of Burson &. Nelson, the invention of a family knitting machine was jointly undertaken. Mr. Nelson was obliged to give his attention largely to his sash, door and blind factory for some time, but Mr. Burson applied himself closely to the business in hand and after much tedious labor by both, a power machine was perfected. Upon these machines patents were issued to Burson and Nelson in 1868-1870 and 1875, and in 1874 one on hose. On December 25, 1869, the part now known as the "presser hook" was developed. On July 23d, 1870, the first sock was knit by an auto- matic machine at Rockford. The socks came from the machine joined together and were separated by hand, and the toes closed. This was the first practical automatic knitting machine. In 1872-3 the parallel row machine was developed. This was the beginning of Rock- ford's present great knitting industry. These machines were automatic and closed to toe and heel, producing a stocking ready to wear, without hand work. "Rockford Seamless Socks" were pioneers in seamless hosiery, driving the old line of goods out of the market. In 1 878 Mr. Burson, having withdrawn from active participation with the Burson & Nelson business, built an automatic grain binding har- vester, and a knitting machine with a mitten pattern having a double wrist, with the letters "Pat'd" knit therein, also a patent office model, knitting a stocking with narrowed ankle and fancy top. containing the letter -B," a ribbed scarf with letters at each end, and a shirt sleeve with fancy cuff and widening to the body. All of these articles knit with change of yarn and on a single pattern. During 1879 to 1891 he developed a number of important harvesting inventions which were purchased by Whitely, Deering, McCormick, Walter A. Wood, and Milwaukee and Piano Harvesting Companies. In 1 89 1 he applied himself again to the per- fection of, knitting machinery and in 1892 brought one of his machines to Rockford. These machines were modeled after those of 1878 and their product is being shipped from Rockford to all parts of the United States. Mr. Burson has been a tireless inventor, and has been allowed more than fifty United States and foreign patents on grain binders, grain and corn harvesters, automatic knitting machines, knit fabrics and other lines upon which he has worked and on which he is still actively engaged. AMASA HUTCHINS. Hon. Amasa Hutchins was born in Guilford, Winnebago county, Illinois, June 1 , 1 843, and was educated in the public schools. He was engaged in farming until 1862, when he enlisted in the Union army and served through the war. Mr. Hutchins has been a very successful politician, having been elected sheriff of the I 10 ROCKFORD county and mayor of the city of Rockford twice. In 1880 he was elected sheriff on the Repub- lican ticket, and filled the office with credit to himself and with honor to the county. His term of office as sheriff was six years. AMASA HUTCHINS. In 1887 he engaged in the monument business, which he successfully carried on for fourteen years. His home has been in Rockford since 1880, and he has had the best interests of the city at heart, and many of Rockford's most important improvements are due to his efforts and official acts. He took a deep interest in the new library building, and did much toward making the en- terprise a success. In 1893 he was elected mayor by a large majority, and gave the city an excellent admin- istration. In 1901 he was re-elected to this office, and during this administration many nota- ble municipal improvements were made. He was the builder of the fine steamer " Illinois," and was thus the pioneer in the nav- igation of Rock river for pleasure. Since the building of the Illinois other pleas- re boats have made their appearance, and Rockford has become a center for pleasure seekers from the surrounding country. Captain John T. Buker is interested with Mr. Hutchins in the management of the boat, and together they make a fine success of the business. Socially, Mr. Hutchins is a member of the G. A. R., Elks, and K. of G He was married to Miss Elizabeth Harrod in 1873, and has three sons and two daughters. The family residence is at No. 323 Bruce street. JOEL B. WHITEHEAD. The subject of this sketch was born on a farm near Hillsboro, Illinois, January 31, 1864, and was educated in the public schools. He JOEL B. w was also a student at Beloit College two years. After leaving Beloit, in 1885, he taught one term of school in a district northwest of Beloit. Mr. Whitehead came to Rockford in 1886, where he has since resided. He began his busi- ness career here in the office of H. W. Price, where he remained five years. During the last twelve or thirteen years he has done a prosper- ous business in real estate, loans and insurance, and is a very popular dealer on account of strict integrity and fair business methods. ROCKFORD 1 1 1 He has served as a member of the board of education, two years as a member of the county board of supervisors from his ward, and was re- cently re-elected for another term of two years, a director in the Insurance Company of the State of Illinois, a director in the Rockford National Bank, secretary of the Winnebago County Agricultural Society for nine years, and a director in the Rockford Chautauqua Association. As a supervisor Mr. Whitehead has served on several of the most important committees, and exercised a strong influence in preventing the placing of the Memorial Hall on the Court House square and the selection of its present site. He served as the secretary of the Memorial Hall committee of the board of supervisors for the construction of the building, the duties of which were most efficiently discharged. During his long service as secretary of the Agricultural Society, he made the annual fair a success, and was the means of bringing much business to Rockford. Mr. Whitehead married Miss Emma A. Leach, youngest daughter of the late Shepherd Leach, one of the early pioneers, who came to Rockford in 1838, in company with David S. Penfield. Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead have two children, Ruth and Loren L., and reside at 848 North Main street. AUGUST P. FLOBERG. One of the most popular, strong and flourish- ing financial institutions of Rockford is the Manufacturers' National Bank of which August P. Floberg is the able and efficient cashier. He was director and stockholder from this bank's inception and was one of the organizers of the same. He is now treasurer and director of the Mechanics' Furniture Company, which employs one hundred men, and has a capital of $75,000. Mr. Floberg was also one of the chief organ- izers of the Rockford Manufacturing Company which was formed in 1889, with a capital stock of $200,000, employing one hundred employes, and is treasurer of the same. He is director and treasurer of the Forest City Bit & Tool Company, was one of the founders of the Rock- ford Posten Publishing Company, and is a director and treasurer of the Swedish Building & Loan Association. Our subject was born in "Wester Gothland" Province, Sweden, October 5, 1856. He was but eleven years of age when he came to Rock- ford, and he received a good practical education in the schools of the city. Later he accepted a position as office boy, and with the earnings thus saved, gave himself a good education in the Business College of Rockford. He was then book-keeper for different institutions and later was for seven years secretary for the Central Furniture Company. He soon became familiar with his business, and has developed into one of the most thorough-going, enterprising men of the city. He is a bank officer of marked executive ability and vast practical experience and is possessed of those characteristics of AUGUST P. FLOBERC. energy, promptness and sobriety, which ever secure success. Miss Augusta Ekeberg, who became his wife in Rockford in 1880, was born in "Wester Gothland" Province, Sweden, and attained her growth and received her education here. She I 12 ROCKFORD came to this country with her parents In 1870, and has since been a resident of this city. The political sympathies of Mr. Floberg have brought him in line with the Republican party and in public movements he has ever taken a deep interest. He and Mrs. Floberg are identified with the First Lutheran church and he was trustee for a number of years and is the present treasurer. Their marriage resulted in the birth of four children, Adelbert R., Frances E., Mamie L., and Freddie F. JOHN T. SAVAGE. John T. Savage, of the firm of Savage &. Love Company, is one of Rockford's well known manufacturers. He was born in Canada, April 16, 1842, and was educated in the public schools. JOHN T. SAVAGE. Mr. Savage came to Rockford in 1866, where he has since resided. In 1876 he engaged in business in the firm of Savage & Love. This firm is now known as Savage & Love Company, and is doing a suc- cessful business, the factory and business being located on South Main street. Mr. Savage has been married and has six sons. Mrs. Savage died in 1901. Socially he is a member of the G. A R., Royal League, M. W. A., and I. 0. O. F. The family residence is at No. 927 Ferguson street. WILLIAM DOBSON. William Dobson, one of Rockford's promi- inent manufacturers, was born in Winnebago county, where he spent his boyhood days upon WILLIAM DOBSON. a farm in the town of Burritt. He came to Rockford in 1868, and was employed as a clerk and in other work for several years. He served one year as janitor at the old court house and jail. In 1872 he entered the employ of Mr. F. Lander, who was engaged in the manufacture of doors, sash and building material on the water power. Some time after the death of Mr. Lan- der, in 1880, Mr. Dobson formed a partnership with Mr. Benjamin Blakeman, and continued the business, which in 1883, was incorporated as the Blakeman & Dobson Manufacturing Co., and the manufacture of dairy churns and sup- plies was added to the business. ROCKFORD Mr. Dobson assumed entire control of the business in 1897, when the manufacture of building material was discontinued, and the name was changed to the Dobson Manufactur- ing Co., which is now engaged in the manufac- ture of a general dairy line of goods. The company has built up a large and pros- perous business, and its product is shipped to its patrons in many states. GEORGE COLLIS. The subject of this sketch was born in Portsmouth, England, in April, 1852, and was educated in a private school in that city. His GEORGE COLLIS. father was in the employ of the English govern- ment and was killed while engaged in placing an engine in the steamship "Furg." Mr. Collis learned the trade of coppersmith while young, and was employed in this business for twenty-six years. He removed to Canada in 1879, where he continued work at his trade. He came to Rockford in 1891 for the purpose of joining with Mr. Charles Andrews in the wire works business, and is now the secretary and treasurer of the Andrews Wire & Iron Works. Mr. Collis is an earnest, conscientious Christian and an efficient worker in the church. He has also advanced in Masonry to the Royal Arch degree, he is a member of the Royal Arcanum and Ben Hur in this city, and retains his membership in the Ancient Foresters to which he has belonged since 1871. He takes an active interest in the welfare of young men whom he delights to welcome to his home, where his good wife entertains them with good things to eat. and he strives to inculcate all that is best in manhood. Mr. Collis is married and has a family of five children, and resides at 1726 Chestnut street. CHARLES ANDREWS. The subject of this sketch is the President of the Andrews Wire and Iron Works of this city. CHARLES ANDREWS. He was born in London, England, May 30, 1845. and was educated in the public schools of that city. He came to America and located at Hamil- ton, Canada, in 1870, where he resided seven years. He removed to Rockford in 1877, where he has since resided. His first engagement here was with Lock- wood & Lyman in the wire goods manufacture ROCKFORD on the water power, and remained with them eight years, when he began the manufacture of those goods on his own account in the John Spafford building on Madison street. Twelve years ago the company removed to its present location, and has met with phenomi- nal success. Mr. Andrews has four of his chil- dren with him in the business. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum, the Tribe of Ben Hur, and the Second Congrega- tional church. He resides with his wife and family of six children at 813 Kilburn avenue. GEORGE L. WILEY. George L. Wiley was born in Janesville, Wis., March 17, 1864. His early youth was spent in the city of Lanark, 111., some fifty GEORGE L. WILEY. miles southwest of Rockford, where he received his education in the public schools, and later took a short college course, fitting himself more especially with a view of engaging in a com- mercial occupation, selecting the banking business For several years after completing his studies, he resided at Omaha, traveling throughout Iowa for a wholesale hardware com- pany. Following this he was admitted to a full partnership in a private banking firm at Leaf River, 111., assuming the position of cashier and manager of the bank, which position he filled for six years. He also had charge of quite an active local fire insurance agency, which was one of the departments of the bank. While in charge of the fire Insurance department of the banking business, he decided to give more attention to insurance business, and when the opportunity offered, resigned from the bank and accepted a position with the Insurance Company of the State of Illinois, one of Rockford's fore- most fire insurance companies, of which he is at the present time secretary and manager. He is one of the original stockholders of the com- pany, which was organized in 1895, and served as a director and assistant secretary for a number of years prior to his election to his present position. The home office of the com- pany is on the fifth floor of the Brown building. Mr. Wiley is married and has one daughter, residing at his residence, 1120 North Main street. THOMAS D. REBER. Thomas D. Reber was born in Reading, Pa., December II, 1863, of Pennsylvania Dutch stock, whose ancestors located there in 1738. His father, Bennville B. Reber, died in 1865, and his mother, Mary Ellen (Dechert) Reber, died in 1899. He was educated in the public schools, Reading Business College, and a three years course in the State Normal, at Millers- ville. Pa. In April, 1883. he came to Rockford and worked for Peter Sames, and then for the Cen- tral Union Telephone Co. for a time, after which he served as mailing and shipping clerk in the office of W. F. & John Barnes Co. In September, 1884, he entered the employ of Perry & Lakin, lumber dealers, and in Janu- ary, 1885, he purchased the interest of Mr. La- kin, and the firm name was changed to Perry & Reber. Five years of successful business followed, when in April, 1890, the firm of Perry & Reber and that of Lawler & Keeler were united under the firm name of the Rockford Lumber & Fuel Company. ROCKFORD Mr. Reber was elected treasurer, which office he held until the death of Mr. Perry, the president of the company in 1900, when he was elected to the office of vice president, which position he still retains. THOMAS D. REBER. During the thirteen years of successful busi- ness of this company, the number of employes has increased from eight to forty-five, the num- ber of horses from six to twenty-six. The company now has four yards and offices in Rockford, besides those at Beloit and White- water, Wis. The company's business, at each point, exceeds that of any other concern engaged in these lines. The main office is at No. 201 East State street. Mr. Reber was an original stockholder in the Forest City National Bank, the Star Printing Co., Superior Brick Co., and one of the organ- izers and member of the first board of directors of the Rockford & Freeport Electric Railway Co., one of the organizers and first board of directors of the Rockford Merchants' and Busi- ness Men's Association, also of the Rockford Manufacturers and Shippers Association, being elected treasurer of each without opposition. In 1884 he enlisted in Company H, Third Regiment, 111. N. G., as a private, and Febru ary 2, 1886, was elected first lieutenant. Socially, he is a member of Rockford Lodge A. F. & A. M. No. 102; Winnebago Chapter Royal Arch Masons No. 23; Crusader Com- mandery No. 17; Knights Templar; Freeport Consistory; Ancient Scottish Rite Mason 32nd degree, and Tebala Temple A. A. O. N. M. S. He has filled the highest offices in most of the above bodies. He is also a member of the B. P. 0. Elks, National Union, Royal Arcanum and Rockford Germania Society. Mr. Reber married Miss Lydia Loyul, daughter of Wm. and Jane Loyul of Rockford, May 20, 1886, and has two children, Helen Jane, born June 17, 1889, and Edwin Perry, born September 1 , 1 89 1 . The family residence is at No. 315 South Third street. E. H. KEELER. E. H. Keeler was born at Janesville, Wis., August 13th, 1863. In 1869 he moved with his parents to Beloit, Wis. He was educated E. H. KEELER. at Beloit public schools, Beloit College and Andover, Mass. He entered the employ of the ROCKFORD lumber and coal firm of Peet & Keeler at Beloit after leaving scnool and there secured his early training in business. After three years service he was made a member of the firm at the age of twenty-two. In 1888 Mr. Keeler came to Rockford and formed a partnership with Col. Thomas G. Lawler under the firm name of Lawler & Keeler, dealers in coal. In 1890 the Rockford Lumber & Fuel Company was organized, Mr. Keeler being made secretary and treasurer, which position he now holds. He is also secre- tary and treasurer of the Keeler Lumber Com- pany of Beloit, Wis., and Rockton, 111., vice- president of the Forest City National Bank and President of the Superior Brick Company. Mr. Keeler is a republican in politics, is married and has three children. LEVI RHOADES. Levi Rhoades was born in Hinsdale, Catta- raugus county, New York, June 25, 1830, and died at his home, No. 710 North Court street, Rockford, Illinois, November 19, 1891. In 1836 Mr. Rhoades removed from his native town with his parents, to Troy, Wisconsin, where they settled on a farm. He assisted in the farm work and attended school as he could get opportunity until seventeen years of age, when he came to Rockford and worked at anything he could find to do for self support. In 1848 he entered the cooper shop of Harry Landers, and at the end of three years purchased a half interest in the business. In 1853 he bought out Mr. Landers, and continued this business until 1884. In 1865 he formed a partnership with Isaac and C. M. Utter & Company, for the manufac- ture of paper, and was still at the head of the firm at the time of his death. When the People's Bank was organized, Mr. Rhoades was one of its heaviest backers and was a director. He was a prime mover in the organization of the Rockford Watch Com- pany, was its first president, and a director, un- til his death. He aided in the removal of the Watch Case Company from Racine to Rock- ford, and was a stockholder in the Phoenix Furniture Company, and also in the Boot & Shoe Company. At the time of his death he held responsible positions in many of Rockford's important industries and had acquired a hand- some competence. He was a member of Court Street church and aided liberally in the construction of that fine edifice, his donation being about $6,000. LEVI RHOADES. He was elected mayor in 1876 and served one term. Mr. Rhoades married Mrs. Frederica (Reik) Rhoades, his brother's widow, December 24, 1854, and had three children, two of whom are now living. JEREMIAH DAVIS. Jeremiah Davis was born in Steuben coun- ty, New York, June 2, 1826. When thirteen years of age he removed with his parents to Mil- ton, Rock county, Wisconsin, where he attended the public schools and Milton Academy. His first business effort was the purchase of eighty acres of land which he cultivated until 1850, when he made an overland trip to Califor- nia in company with L. P. Knowlton of Water- loo, Wis. He located a miner's claim near Georgetown, California, which he worked sue- R OC K FO R D 117 cessfully for one year. Having established a residence in the territory, he voted for the adop- tion of the first constitution for California, in September, 1850, after which he returned to Milton, Wis. JEREMIAH DAVIS. He removed to Ogle county, Illinois, in 1859, and, when the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway was projected in 1874, he laid out and founded the town of Davis Junction, which bears his name. He owns valuable farm lands near Davis Junction in Ogle county, In 1881 he removed to Rockford, establish- ing a residence at No. 216 North Second street, where he has since lived. Mr. Davis represented the town of Scott on the board of supervisors of Ogle county for eight years. He was the representative from Ogle county, in the State legislature, in 1871 and 1872. After coming to Rockford he was elected to the council from the First ward in 1885 and served one term. He has been a member of the Masonic order for forty years, and is a member of the Western Society of California Pioneers. Mr. Davis married Miss Jane Goodrich of Milton, daughter of Hon. Joseph Goodrich, in the spring of 1852, and has six children : J. Mil- ton, Olive, now Mrs. Woodman of Chicago, Henry G., a physician at Monroe Center, Charles E., Elbert Lincoln and Mable, now Mrs. Vande- mark of Rockford. L. H. BALEY. L. H. Baley is a native of New York "state and was born in 1843. He was educated in the public schools. He removed to Illinois in 1855, and came to Rockford in 1883. Soon after coming to the city he engaged in the ice business with Mr. Leonard, under the firm name of Baley & Leonard. In 1893 he organized the Rockford Ice Company of which he is the secretary and treasurer. The company's business has grown to large proportions. It owns immense ice houses and supplies the larger part of the trade in the city with ice. From fifteen to eighteen wagons are operated during the busy season. Mr. Baley married Clara Miller of Marengo, Illinois, in 1868, and has one daughter. The family residence is at No. 222 North Second street. ROCKFORD THEODORE F. HOPKINS. Theodore F. Hopkins was born in western New York and was educated in the public schools and Pike, N. Y., seminary. He came to Rockford in 1866 while in his teens and engaged with J. S. Sherman as bookkeeper, in THEODORE F. HOPKINS. the nursery business. During this engagement he acquired experience in the business and after leaving Mr. Sherman's employ he took up the nursery business in connection with farming, on a tract of land south of town, which he had purchased for this purpose. In 1876 he exchanged his farm for an interest in the tannery business, which he has since carried on with eminent success. His business partner is Mr. L. M. Hess. In 1883 a corporation was formed which is known as the Hess & Hopkins Leather Company and the business facilities were very much enlarged. From a small beginning with but few employes, in close quarters, the business facilities have expanded until a large area of land is covered with fine brick structures and the num- ber of people employed increased to two hundred. The company is doing practically the exclusive business in this country of manufacturing har- ness leather and then manufacturing this into harness goods. Their trade covers a wide area, their goods being shipped both east and west, and the demand for them is constantly increas- ing. Mr. Hopkins is the secretary-treasurer of the company and its business manager. Mr. Hopkins served in the city council as an alderman from the seventh ward during '1885 and 1886, and was a member of the board of school inspectors from 1896 to 1900. Socially he is a Modern Woodman. Mr. Hopkins was married to Miss Alice Wheat of Rockford, in 1878, and resides at No 704 North Church street. L. M. HESS. The subject of this sketch moved from Cen- ter county, Pennsylvania, where he was born, with his parents, and settled on a farm near ^^^^B L. M. HESS. Freeport, Illinois, in 1848, and where he was educated in the public schools. In 1862, though young, he felt it to be his duty to enter the army in defense of the Union, and enlisted as a corporal in the 93rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, and went into camp at Camp Fuller, and from there to Camp Douglass where ROCKFORD 119 the regiment was organized. The regiment joined the Army of the Tennessee and partici- pated in the battles of Jackson, Miss., Vicksburg, Champion Hill, Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, Altona Pass, Yazoo campaign, and was with Sherman in his notable March to the Sea. He participated in the Grand Review at Washington, D. C., and was mustered out of service at Louisville, Kentucky, in 1865, and returned to Freeport. In 1866 he came to Rockford and engaged in the manufacture of leather upon the site where the Hess & Hopkins Leather Co.'s plant now stands. He was first connected with two other gen- tlemen from Freeport in establishing the plant, which was later leased to Benjamin Hess, his father, and Mr. Tanner. In 1875 Mr. Hess took the business, and in company with Horatio Stone instituted the old method of tanning, and built up a prosperous business. In 1877 Mr. T. F. Hopkins bought an inter- est in the institution, and the business was ma- terially enlarged. In 1883 a corporation was formed under the name of The Hess & Hopkins Leather Co., and the plant was again enlarged. Additions have more recently been made, making the establish- ment one of the largest in the country. Mr. Hess is the vice president of the company, and with his large experience and constant attention to business is meeting with unbounded success. Mr. Hess was married to Miss Elizabeth Eveland, October 27, 1870, and has four chil- dren living, two sons and two daughters, B. F., E. L,, Edith and Ruth. The family residence is at No. 701 Kilburn avenue. ELIJAH WHITTIER BLAISDELL Was a descendant from an ancestry among whom many have been numbered with the most promi- nent of the nation. They came from the old Norse stock, a Danish family of that name, having imigrated to Wales before the country was sub- dued by Alfred the Great. Its members were mostly forge-men and sailors. Sir Ralph Blaisdell, Knight, married a mem- ber of the royal family, and several of his de- scendants were members of parliament. The progenitors of the American branch of the family was Enoch Blaisdell, who died in Wales. His widow and three sons. Enoch, Ab- ner, and Elijah came to America about twenty years after the landing of the Pilgrims at Ply- mouth Rock, and settled at Newburyport, Mass. ELIJAH WHITTIER BLAISDELL. The youngest son is the direct ancestor of Elijah Whittier Blaisdell, the subject of this sketch, and throughout the successive genera- tions this and other Bible names appear, thus showing the religious element of the family, A descendant of Elijah Blaisdell died at Amesbury, Massachusetts, and his widow mar- ried Nathaniel Whittier, a member of the same family as the noted poet, John G. Whittier, whence comes the name of our subject. The grandfather of our subject, Parrett Blais- dell, served in the Revolutionary War and that of 1812. He is referred to as being "hasty, brave, and fixedly determined," as well as noted for his blunt honesty and his hearty and sincere piety. He reached the advanced age of eighty- six years, and died at Fort Covington, New York, in 1836. His brother Daniel was also a promi- nent citizen, and served as a member of Con- gress in 1808. I2O ROCKFORD Elijah Whittier Blaisdell, Sr., was born in Montpelier, Vermont, in 1800, and removed to Middlebury, that state, in 1837. He was pre- viously married in Montreal to Miss Ann Maria Deacon, a native of Wexford, England, and a member of the Methodist church. On the 18th of July, 1826, their son, Elijah Whittier Blais- dell, was born in Montpelier, Vermont, where he passed his boyhood days. He attended the pub- lic schools, and later, when his father removed to Vergennes, Vermont, where he published the Vergennes Vermonter, he attended the classical school in that village. After leaving school he entered his father's printing office, and with this experience and extensive reading, in later years, he acquired a broad and general education that surpassed that of many a university bred man. He shortly assumed the editorship of the paper, and was also appointed postmaster of Ver- gennes by President Taylor. To a man of his ambition his environments soon became too narrow, and he resolved to seek a home in the west. Acting upon this determi- nation he came to Rockford and purchased the Forum, which he published for ten years. Changing the name to the Republican he again resumed editorial work, and this at a time when vital questions of public concern were be- ing agitated. He was soon recogized as a power in the community and acquired an extended rep- utation. Activity in public affairs brought him in contact with Lincoln, Palmer, Schneider, Browning and others at the meeting in Spring- field when the Republican party was organized. He made a strong speech in favor of the new principles at this meeting, and upon his return to Rockford he placed the name of Abraham Lincoln at the head of the columns of his paper as the new party's candidate for the presidency. It is a matter of history that the Rockford Re- publican was the first paper to suggest the name of Lincoln for president. Mr. Blaisdell called a convention in Rock- ford for the purpose of nominating a Republican candidate for Congress, and as a result Elihu B. Washburn was the first man nominated for Con- gress by the Republican party. Mr. Blaisdell vigorously espoused the inter- ests of the farmer in behalf of a lower rate of interest, as they were obliged to pay as high as twenty per cent, to the money leaner. Upon this issue he was elected a member of the Illi- nois legislature in 1859, where he continued the fight. In behalf of his measure he made one of the most noted speeches ever delivered in the house, which attracted widespread attention. The measure was enacted into law, and was a blessing to the people of the state. He was also instrumental in securing the enactment of a law giving to a wife the right to use her own property under certain circumstances without regard to her husband's wishes. Having accomplished his desires at Springfield he refused a renomina- tion and disposed of his paper, which then be- came known as the Register, and is now the Register-Gazette. Mr. Blaisdell then took up the study of law, and after reading thirty or forty of the best text- books on the subject, made application for ad- mission to the bar. Judge Peck, one of the examining committee, having heard his speech in the legislature, expressed surprise that he was not already a member of the bar. Such was the effect of this speech that he was admitted to practice without examination a most grace- ful compliment to his ability. His success as an attorney was pronounced from the beginning, and his business netted him, the first year between three and four thousand dollars, and he was equally successful during his thirteen years of practice, In 1884 he changed his political views and supported Mr. Cleveland for the presidency. He was a staunch friend of John M. Palmer, and did much to advance his political interests. After leaving the bar he gave much of his time to literary pursuits. The Petersons pub- lished one of his novels, which elicited favorable comment from the New York Sun, World, Eve- ning Post and Boston Journal. He also wrote a political burlesque entitled, "The Rajah," which met with great success. He also wrote a number of poems of much merit, and a play entitled, " Eva, the General's Daughter," found- ed on incidents of the Black Hawk War, which was well received by A. M Palmer, the well known theatrical manager of New York. Mr. Blaisdell was twice married His first wife, Frances Robinson, died soon after coming to Rockford, the second wife was Miss Elizabeth ROCKFORD 121 J. Lawrence, daughter of Judge Ville Lawrence of Vermont, and a sister of the late Chief Jus- tice C. B. Lawrence of Illinois. Mr. Blaisdell died January 14, 1901, and left a widow and five children, Byron Rich- ard of Chicago ; Henry, a lawyer of Chicago; Elijah W., an artist of New York, and George and Shelly Pierpont at home. The family resi- dence is at No. 1240 Council Hill. E. C. DUNN, M. D. The subject of this sketch is one of Rock- ford's most foremost and best known citizens. He is a descendant of a prominent Scotch Irish E. C. DUNN, M. D. family, which traces its history back for many generations. The grand parent, Joseph Dunn, had eight children, of which Hiram, the father of Dr. Dunn, was born in Lancaster county, Pennsyl- vania. Dr. Dunn is the youngest of six children, and was born in Ontario county, New York, in 1840. When a mere boy he manifested a roving disposition and a spirit of investigation. It was his good fortune to meet Dr, Peebles when but fifteen years of age, who became interested in him and took him to his own home, where he was surrounded with all the advantages for cul- ture and education that large wealth could secure. Through Dr. Peebles munificence Dr. Dunn received a very broad and liberal education, being a graduate from the University of Penn- sylvania, the American Eclectic College of Med- icine, and holds a certificate from the State Board of Health of Illinois. Dr. Dunn is a noted traveler, having visited all the inhabited countries of the globe, and has obtained a knowledge of the habits, religions and characteristics of the various peoples of the world. His fund of information is inexhaustible, and his stories of travel most instructive and inter- esting. During his travels he made a very large collection of curios, gems and precious stones of inestimable value, but met with the loss of many of these, in a museum, in Chicago during the great fire of 1871. Dr. Dunn served as secretary of legation at Trebizond, Turkey, where his benefactor, Dr. Peebles was minister from this country. Dr. Dunn established a home in Rockford in 1863, but has spent much of the time since in travel and upon the lecture platform. His lecture themes cover a wide range of subjects, being equally at home in matters of science, religion, art and politics. He has lectured In many of the largest cities in the world, and has spoken to audiences ranging from a few hundred in number to many thousands. His palatial home in Rockford is one of the most beautiful of the many beautiful homes in the city. Externally it is of oriental design, and its internal arrangement and finish is one of the most artistic of the Queen Ann pattern. The parlors are finished in ebony and gold. The dining room is octagon in shape, and is finished in walnut and cherry and lighted by windows of opalized glass. The house is fitted with the most modern and convenient appliances and is a model of beauty. Dr. Dunn was married to Miss Carrie Etts, in Marshall, Michigan, July 27, 1859, and has two children, Aeola, wife of Richard Hamlyn of Rockford, and James, who married Miss Emma Patterson, and resides in Chicago. 122 ROCKFORD Mrs. Dunn displayed great ability as an art- ist, and her work has received high commenda- tions from the best artists. Her latest work, "Pythias Before the Block," is a painting six feet by four feet six inches in size, and is valued at $1,000.00. Mrs. Dunn died in 1893. In later years Dr. Dunn has lived a retired life, devoting his attention largely to a study of the habits and characteristics of the lower ani- mals, especially the horse and dog. He recently edited a remarkable work which was published by a Boston firm, entitled The Sagacity of Dogs." The volume is beautifully illustrated and a charming work. Socially, he is an Aid-de-Camp of the Su- preme Commander, Gen. Carnahan, of the Knights of Pythias, and meets with the order in State and National conventions, Knight Tem- plar, member of Crusader Commandery No. 17, and an Odd Fellow. The family residence is at No. 807 West State street. Dr. Dunn does not aspire to political prefer- ment, but was elected as an alderman from the old Seventh ward in 1894, which position he filled with credit to himself and with honor to his constituency for four consecutive terms. He was a strong prospective candidate for the office of mayor, and had the support of a large num- ber of the best men of the city for this position, but did not decide to make the race. Had he done this he doubtless would have been elected by a large majority. bership has more than doubled since the begin- ning of his pastorate. A fine winter chapel and school have been built and all departments of REV. JAMES J. FLAHERTY. The subject of this sketch was born in Bureau county, Illinois, in 1853, where he resided until his ordination. He was educated at the Niagara University, at Niagara Falls, N. Y., at which institution he was ordained to the priesthood June 7, 1879, and on July 3, was assigned to duty in the city of Chicago, where he served six years as assistant priest. Rev. Flaherty came to Rockford in 1885, and was made immovable rector of St. James church in 1 887 , and Dean of the Diocese in 1 90 1 . Under his wise and economical administration of the affairs of this branch of the church, its mem- REV. JAMES J. FLAHERTY. the work are in a flourishing condition. Father Flaherty is beloved by his people and has made many friends in the city. J. A. WALKER. J. A. Walker was born in Ohio and removed with his parents to Iowa in 1857. He spent his boyhood days on the farm and was educated in the public schools. He accepted a position with the Singer Sewing Machine Company in 1874 and re- mained with the company twenty-five years. He was rapidly promoted by the company, from the position of solicitor to that of general mana- ger of the company's business in the northern territory of Illinois, which he handled with marked success. Upon the termination of his business rela- tions with the sewing machine company, he spent a year in San Francisco, Cal., as manager of the city's manufacturing department. In 1 883 he came to Rockford where he has since resided ROCKFORD 123 during which time he has built fourteen resi- dences, and accomplished much other work in important improvements and the beautifying of the city. The recent organization of the Central Heat & Power Company of Rockford, is due to his J. A. WALKER. wise management and energy in the promotion of important and substantial enterprises. He was instrumental in securing a franchise from the city for the installation of the company's plant, and was made its general manager in which capacity he is now serving. The innovation of this system to furnish heat, power and light to the city and for private use, is a credit to the company and to the city. The work of installation is being pushed forward as rapidly as possible and when completed will be an up-to-date institution. The use of this system by private individuals will result in a great saving of time, money and inconvenience and will reduce to a minimum the danger from fire, thereby securing lower rates on insurance. Socially Mr. Walker is a member of the Royal Arcanum and the Royal League. He was married to Miss May McCleery in 1876, and has two children, Edward R., who is his assistant in the management of the Central Heat &. Power Company's business, and Elsie B. The family residence is at No. 215 North Court street. WILLIAM GROTTY Was born in the City of New York, July 4, 1 84 1 , and received a liberal education. He was a teacher for a time in the public schools. WILLIAM GROTTY. His parents were of Irish extraction and loyal citizens. When William was an infant they re- moved from New York to Harvard, Illinois, where the subject of this sketch spent his boy- hood days. Upon reaching his majority he em- barked in business in Belvidere. In 1872 he came to Rockford, where he re- sided until his death, which occurred August 4, 1899. Mr. Grotty was a " self-made man " in the best sense of the term. He relied upon his own efforts to accomplish for himself, or for others, that which seemed best for all interests concerned. He had the best interest of the city always at heart, and never failed to do that which would promote the public welfare. In 1892 he 124 ROCKFORD engaged in the real estate and insurance busi- ness and rapidly pushed his way to the front. In a short time his ability became apparent to lead- ing business men and he was made a confident- ial agent, handling large sums of money for in- vestment for others. He was a tireless worker, the soul of honor, strong mentally and physically, and performed faithful service for others, while he amassed a considerable competency for him- self and family. He was the owner of a large amount of real estate, the value of which, probably reached the $150,000.00 mark. He was a devout Christian, and contributed liberally toward the support of his church and toward the building and maintenance of benevo- lent institutions. He aided largely in the insti- tution of the St. Anthony Hospital, and it may well stand as a monument to his memory. He was a member of the East State street Business Men's Association, and did much in the promotion of business interests. Socially, he was a member of Skandia Lodge A. O. U. W. and the Y. M. C. U. Mr. Crotty was married to Miss Frances M. McLain, of Rockford, May 19, 1874, and had eight children, who, with their mother, survive him. The family residence is at No. 727 East State street. Mr. Barnes next accepted a position with the William and C. H. Knapp Company in the real estate and loan business, and acquired a partner- ship in the business in March, 1902, under the WILLIAM H. BARNES. William H. Barnes was born in Steuben county, New York, December 5, 1873. He came to Rockford with his parents when but three months old, and was educated in the city schools. His father having died when he was a mere lad, he was thrown upon his own resources when only thirteen years of age. At this time he began working for the Blakeman & Dobson Manufacturing Company that he might aid in the support of a widowed mother and a large family. He worked for this company for about three years. He then took up the carpenter's trade at which he worked about four years, when he engaged with O. W. Wheat and while there but a short time gained considerable knowledge of the photographer's art. WILLIAM H. BARNES. d in 1898, which office he still holds, FRANK E. PEARSON. and is the chairman of the fire and water com- mittee. He was a member of the board of local improvements one term. Socially, he is manager of Camp No. 51 M. W. A., and president of Lodge No. 2, Arch- ean Union. Mr. Pearson is married and has two sons. The family residence is at No. 322 Baker Place. NELS OLSON. The subject of this sketch, is one of Rockford's popular aldermen. He was born in Sweden in 1 852 and came to Rockford when fifteen years of age. He worked as a finisher in the Rock- ford Furniture factory five years. He was then identified with Ugarff in the furniture and under- taking business two years. Ten years ago the Rockford Furniture and Undertaking Company bought out Ugarff's interest and Mr. Olson be- ROCKFORD came a stockholder in the company and has since been identified with it and has charge of the undertaking department. Mr. Olson has served two terms as alder- man from the Sixth ward, and since the redis- this being 191 more than the combined vote for four other candidates. NELS OLESON. tricting of the city, has just been elected from the Second ward his third term by one of the largest majorities ever given an alderman in Rockford. He is married and with his family resides at 1203 Fifth avenue. ED. F. CARTY Was born in Dubuque, Iowa, in January, 1868. He removed with his parents to Cherry Valley, Illinois, when three years old, and came to Rockford in 1887. He engaged in business with the Schmauss Company at their main market, on the East Side. Eleven years ago he took charge of the business in South Rockford where he has very successfully managed the business since. Mr. Carty was elected to represent his ward in the council as alderman, at the municipal election of 1903, receiving a total of 1,581 votes, ED. F. CARTY. Socially, he is a K. of P., K. of C., and a member of Council No. 24, Redmen. He resides with his mother at 1222 South Church street. ANDREW J. ANDERSON Was born in the City of Rockford June 7, 1862, and has made this city his home, with the ex- ception of one year when he was temporarily located in Texas, and is of Swedish descent, his father, Jonas R. Anderson, having been a native of Rydaholm, Sweden. Mr. Anderson was educated in the city schools a'nd took a course at the Rockford Busi- ness College. He was first employed in the mechanical department of the Rockford Watch Factory, where he remained several years. In 1881 the Excelsior Furniture Company was organized with a capital of $50,000, and Mr. Anderson was made secretary and treasurer, which position he held for eight years. In 1890 he opened an office at No. 421 East State street, where he conducted a real estate, loan and insurance business. 5 6 ROCKFORD In January, 1898, he was made secretary and treasurer of the Union Overall Company, which position he has filled with marked suc- cess and still holds. He had charge of a large manufacturing plant in Texas during the year 1 896, when he returned to Rockford. ANDREW J. ANDERSON He served in the City Council as an alder- man from the Second ward during the years 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894 and 1895, and was re-elected again in 1903. Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Hilma O. Johnson, December 30, 1896, and has one child, a son. He, with his family, resides at No. 942 Kishwaukee street. HERBERT D. TICKNOR Was born in Rockford, September 6, 1869, and was educated in the city schools. His first busi- ness engagement was with the Rockford Cabi- net Company as shipping clerk, which position he filled until the destruction of the factory by fire in 1895. For a short time succeeding the fire, he was in the employ of the Rockford Tail- oring Company. In 1896 he formed a co-partnership with H. H. Chase, under the firm name of Chase & Ticknor, and engaged in trade, handling bicycles, sewing machines and sporting goods. The firm dissolved partnership in 1901 and Mr. Ticknor has since conducted the business alone. He makes a specialty of bicycle repairing, and is doing a very successful business in his various lines. Mr. Ticknor made his first venture in political affairs at the recent municipal election, when he was elected an alderman from the Fifth ward. Socially he is a Modern Woodman and a member of Kishwaukee Tribe of Redmen, No. 24. HERBERT D. TICKNOR Mr. Ticknor married Miss Atna N. Wigton and has three children, Raymond, Irma and Fern. The family home is at No. 1810 West State street. THOMAS WINCHESTER Is a stone cutter by trade. He was born in Eng- land in October, 1846, and came to Rockford in 1857 where he has since resided. His first engagement in this city was with Thomas Ennett, and he remained with him until ROCKFORD 157 1890 when he commenced work on his own account and located where he is at present. His first work was on the Graham Cotton Mills. He furnished the stone for the Library, THOMAS WINCHESTER. Mendelssohn Hall, High School, Wight School, Church School, Third Ward School and the Lincoln School, Mrs. Warren's residence, C. & N. W. Railway depot, Y. M. C. A. and many other buildings in the county, the Freeport Library and City Hall. He has the general con- tract for the addition to the City Hospital and will furnish the stone for the C. A. Works residence. Mr. Winchester is an Odd Fellow, is mar- ried and has five children, and resides at 720 Fifth Avenue. WILLIAM CLARKE Was born in England in 1839, and came to Rockford in 1870, where he has since resided. He is a contractor and builder, and the many residences and public buildings of his construc- tion in this city attest to his ability in his chosen profession. He began contract work here in 1 87 1 , and his first work was the erection of the John Faxon residence on East State street. He next built the A. D. Forbes residence on North Main street. Among the more notable structures over which he had supervision are the Watch Factory, St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. James Catholic School, the John Felch Block, the William Crotty Block, the Central Block, McPherson's Bakery, T. D. Robertson's Block on West State street and the Schmauss Co. Cold Storage building. The homes of A. Albertson and G. W. Reynolds. North Court street, might also be mentioned as specimens of his handiwork. WILLIAM CLARKE. Mr. Clarke is married, and has two sons who are following the same business, Robert W. and Thomas H. Clarke who also reside in Rockford. Residence, 825 North Winnebago street. JOHN ALEXANDER Is a contractor and builder. Was born at For- far, Scotland, May, 1851, and came to Rock- ford in 1882. Upon his arrival in Rockford the 12th day of May, he immediately took up the work of his profession which he has since suc- cessfully prosecuted. He built the Northwestern depot here, Hutchins, Lake and Johnson block, S 8 ROCKFORD the Charles Brantingham residence, Mrs. Julia P. Warren's residence on North Main street, the JOHN ALEXANDER Hall School and Church School, the Adams School, Wight School, North Town bridge and many other notable structures in this city. He built the National Sewing Machine Company's plant in Belvidere. 111. Mr. Alexander is married and resides at 1115 Harlem Avenue. W. A. KEYT Is one of Rockford's prominent contractors and builders. He was born in Grundy county, Illi- nois, in 1858, and removed with his parents to Piqua, Ohio, when seven years of age, where he was educated in the public schools of that city. He came to Rockford in 1882, and was em- ployed in construction work with his uncle, David Keyt, during the first five years. In 1887 he formed a copartnership with his cousin, W. R. Keyt, under the firm name of W. A. & W. R. Keyt, and during the next five years they were identified with the construction of a number of Rockford's prominent residences and business places. Mr. Keyt then continued the business in his own behalf, and has secured the contracts for the construction of many important buildings, among which might be mentioned the Lincoln and Brown Schools, the W. F. & John Barnes Fac- tory buildings, the Taylor & Coats and Briggs Flats and the Rockton Public Library. He is now engaged in the rebuilding of the Mead Bros.'s Block which was recently destroyed by fire. Mr. Keyt is married and resides at 323 North Church street. J. A. PALM, Contractor and builder, was born in Sweden and came to DeKalb County, 111., in 1869. He then took a trip through the south, visiting many of j. A. PALM. its important cities and returned to Chicago at the time of the great fire where he remained four years engaged in contract work for masonry. He came to Rockford in 1874, and worked for H. F. Peterson nine years and then became one of Rockford's leading contractors. In 1882 he formed a copartnership with An- drew Borg under the name of Palm & Borg, which continued two years. Mr. Palm then took up the work on his own account and has been identifed in the construc- tion of many of Rockford's important business ROCKFORD '59 places and residences, among which are the Geo. Atkinson, B. A. Knight, John Chick, Stapleton, and John H. Sherratt residences, the Fisher flats, Rockford Wholesale Grocery Company's building and the Wheelock Crockery store. Mr. Palm built the larger part of the big stores on Seventh street and has been identified in the construction work of many other prominent buildings in Rockford. Mr. Palm is married and has six children and resides with his family at 224 Seventh street. ABNER JOHNSON Is a well known carpenter and builder, and was born at Hamburg, Pa., January 28. 1854. When nine years of age he removed to Greene county. be mentioned Frank Burr's residence, Knuts- son's residence on Church street, the Rice flats on West State street, and the Flynn flats on North Main street. He also did the wood work in the construction of the Schmauss block. Mr. Johnson has the contract for the six double houses to be erected by Mr. Ziock, and the remodeling of the house on the grounds to be moved to Mulberry street, making seven houses in all, said contract obtained without opposition. Mr. Johnson is a Modern Woodman, a mem- ber of the Knights of the Globe and of the Mys- tic Workers. He is married and has four children, and resides at 121 North Winnebago street. RODERICK MACK1NZ1E Was born at Inverness, Scotland May 8th, 1859. He sen^ an apprenticeship in the art of stone ABNER JOHNSON. Wis., with his parents, where he resided for thirteen years. In 1875 he removed to Lena, Illinois, where he acquired the carpenter's trade, and constructed several important buildings in that city. In 1887 he removed to Freeport, Illinois, where he carried on his business until 1891 , when he came to Rockford, where he has since resided. He has been identified with considerable con- struction work in this city, among which might RODERICK MACKINZIE. cutting five years in the city of Edinburgh, Scot- land. During this time he also acquired the mason's trade. He was educated in the public schools of his native country, which implies thorough equipment in all practical branches. i6o ROCKFORD Mr. MacKinzie came to Rockford when twenty- three years of age and immediately engaged in the work of his profession, contracting for the most important construction then going on. He furnished the stone and built the High school at Delavan, Wis., the Janesville High school at Janesville, Wis., the Kishwaukee school of Rock- ford, 111., and the Davis Junction school at Davis Junction, 111., and did the mason work on the St. Anthony hospital. He did the work and furnished the material for the Hess & Hopkins' building. He built the fine residence for B. B. Page, of native blue stone and blue Bedford trimmings, Charles Brown's residence, of Naper- ville stone, and the fine residence for Hosmer Porter. He was also the contractor for the building of the beautiful Mendelssohn Hall, W. T. Staplin block in South Rockford, the paper mills on each side of the river, the Bolt works, and five buildings for the Sewing Machine Company, and Trinity Lutheran church. Mr. MacKinzie resides at 950 Thomas street, in the fourth ward. contract for the construction of the new six story building for Andrew Ashton. GUST HOLM, Contractor and builder, was born in Sweden July 15th, 1852, and was educated in the schools of his native country. He served an apprenticeship in the builder's trade, in Sweden. He came to Rockford directly from Sweden in 1880, and immediately began the work of his profession.- He constructed twenty or more of the principal business blocks on Seventh Street, did the car- penter work on the Republic building and Ma- sonic Temple, rebuilt the Appel store, built the Rockford Frame and Picture Co. 's building, the Rockford Palace Folding Bed Co.'s building, the Haddorff Piano Co.'s plant, the Brown & Son Piano Co.'s plant, the West End Furniture Co.'s plant, the B. F. Barnes Co.'s plant, a part of the Union Furniture Co.'s plant a part of the Chair and Furniture Factory, a part of Rockford Standard Furniture Co.'s plant, and a part of Love Mfg. Co.'s plant, the Globe Clothing Co.'s plant, the Stevens & Duel plant, a part of the W. F. &. John Barnes plant, the Church School, Aug. Floberg's residence and a number of other residences and flats, and has the GUST HOLM. Mr. Holm is married and has four children. His home is at No. 1604 Fourth Avenue. W. J. SHAW, Carpenter and builder, was born in Owen town- ship, Winnebego county Illinois, March 8, 1859, and was educated in the public schools. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw who came to Winnebago county in 1853, and are now resi- dents of Guilford township. Mr. Shaw lived upon the farm until coming to Rockford in 1889, where he has since resided. He engaged in carpenter work, in Guilford, in 1881 , and has continued this business in this city since. Among some of the more important struc- tures over which he has had supervision are the residences of Dr. Franklin. Wm. Eddy on East State street, T. E. Buckbee on Kishwaukee street. Chris. Landen on Franklin avenue, H. K. Hall flats on East street, John Agnew on Franklin avenue, Miss Elizabeth Hancock flats on North First street, and many other buildings ROC K FO R D 161 throughout the city and county that attest to his skill in structural work. His business during the past year amounted to over twenty thousand dollars in this class of work. w. j. SHAW. He married Miss Lizzie F. Marsh, the daughter of Averill Marsh, of Guilford, June 27, 1889, and has three children, Ellis, Eleanor, and Hazel, and resides at 622 North Third street, this city. DAVID CARLSON Is a carpenter by trade and is a contractor and builder. He was born in Sweden December 15, 1855, and came to Rockford in 1881. He learned his trade in his native country where he became an efficient workman. Upon arrival here he engaged to work for Cahill & Tucker, with whom he remained two years. His first work on his own account was for the interior finishing of Zion Lutheran chuch in 1886. Then followed the erection of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Liljeholm residence on East State street, John Hart's residence on North Second street, (now owned by Mr. Gollyj the carpenter work on the Skandia Hardware Co.'s building, the Charles Olander building on Seventh street, the Peterson block on Seventh street, the Rockford Furniture and Undertaking Co.'s building on Seventh street, two flats for Wm. Johnson on Second and Walnut streets, the A T. Barnes residence on National avenue, the Fisher flats on North Church street, the Rockford Mfg. Co.'s plant, residence for self on DAVID CARLSON. Second avenue, and many other residences and business places in this city and vicinity. Mr. Carlson is married and has four children. He resides at 1217 South Sixth street. W. T. NORTON Is a carpenter by trade, and is a contractor and builder. He was born at Homer, Minn., Jan- uary 12th, 1866. He came to Rockford in 1889 and engaged to work for Reitch Bros., with whom he remained six years, when he com- menced to do contract work on his own account. He has been a successful contractor and builder for eight years, having during this time built many prominent residences in this city, among which might be mentioned the William Moffatt residence, the Richardson flats, Mrs. VanDe- i6a ROCKFORD mark's residence, the Frank Green residence and the Wm. Knowlton residence. He now has in course of construction a fine residence for Lizzie Best, at the corner of Oakwood and West State amount of work to be accomplished in so short a time. Mr. Lyddon is married and resides at B. R. LYDDON. W. T. NORTON. streets. He erected two houses for Frank Marsh on Marsh Court, and is now building a fine resi- dence for James Allen on Blaisdell street. Mr. Norton is a member of the Masonic and Wood- men fraternities. 1713 Chestnut street, constitute the family. A wife and three children B. R. LYDDON Is a contractor and builder. He was born in Summersetshire, England, in 1866; came to America in 1877. Moved to Rockford 1890, and has been identified with the growth of the city since. His first business venture here was with his brother, and the partnership continued six years. He then continued business on his own account. He has built many residences and other buildings among which might be mentioned: The homes of Fritz Ulrici, Douglas Ulrici, Frank Regan, Harry Chase, T. S. Rider, H. D. Ticknor, W. W. Hixon, and over one hundred others. He has also done a large business build- ing large frame barns. This represents a large C. J. SWANSON, Contractor and builder, was born at Jonkopengs L;'in, Sweden, in 1855, and was educated in his native country. He was a contractor and builder at Upsala, Sweden, from 1879 to 1881, when he came to America and located at Springfield, Mo., where he was employed as foreman in the D. E. Davis planing mills for two years. He then engaged with A. Skog, of Springfield, as foreman of construction work, and continued in this capacity four years. He then engaged in contract work on his own account and did a large amount of work in that city. Mr. Swanson came to Rockford in 1892, and engaged with the Rock River Planing mills as sash and door maker. He was the first man in Rockford to make veneered doors. He made the interior finish for the W. F. Barnes residence, North Main street. He was also the builder of Mrs. Julia Warren's residence on North Main street, ROCKFORD 163 the L. Johnson flats, First avenue and Fifth street, the C. Colby flats on North Third street, the J. Colville flats on South Third street, the D. S Hough flats on North Third street, Gust John- son's residence on Longwood street, McEvoy's residence on Spafford avenue, O. M. Brown's residence on Lawn place, four of the W. H. Miller flats on Fourth avenue and Twelfth street, C. Widman's residence on Fourth avenue, and He has been a successful contractor and builder, and has constructed many business places and residences on both sides of the river. C. J. SWANSON. the Wilmarth flats on Kishwaukee street, and many others. Mr. Swanson's shop and residence are at 1 206 South Fifth street. FRANK P. NEWBURG Was born in Sweden in 1868, and was educated in the public schools of that country. He came to Rockford in 1888 and engaged in carpenter work for his brother. Later he took a position as foreman for Newburg & Nygren, contractors and builders, and remained with them three years. He then went to Belvidere where he did contract work for about two years. Returning to Rockford he formed a copartnership with Mr. Nygren, under the firm name of Newburg & Nygren, and continued the business two years, when the firm dissolved, and he has since con- tinued the business alone. FRANK P. NEWBURG. Mr. Newburg is married, and with his fam- ily of wife and two children, resides at 1317 Tenth avenue. Mr. Newburg's motto is : Do justice to everybody and life is a pleasure and death is a gain. JOHN McLEE Is a carpenter and builder and was born in Rock- ford, March 6, 1867. He was educated in the city schools, and this city has been his home continuously. He began doing contract work on his own account in 1 888 , and has been the builder of many important public buildings and private residences, among which may be mentioned the Renwick residence, corner Morgan and Church streets, J. C. Gregory residence on Hinkley street, McCormick flats on North Winnebago street, Bracken residence on South Winnebago street, and the John A. Lins residence, corner of Grant avenue and Napoleon street, Liner res- idence on Napoleon street, and many others. He has done the general repair work on the public school buildings in the city. Mr. McLee 164 ROCKFORD is a Modern Woodman of Camp No. 5 1 , Knight of Columbia No. 792, and a member of the JOHN MC LEE. Archean Union. He has a family of three children, and resides at 1111 Chesnut street. that time, he established the Rockford Cornice Works at the corner of South Third and East State streets. The business was carried on in this plant until two years ago, when it became necessary to have larger quarters. Mr. Martin decided to have a factory of his own for the business, and had the building at 312 and 314 Market street erected, where the business is now carried on. The factory is one of the largest and best equipped of its kind in northern Illinois. A large quantity of the product is shipped to jobbers in Illinois and Wisconsin. They manufacture and contract for sheet metal fronts and cornices, skylights, ventilators, steel ceilings, eavestroughs, conductor pipes, rain water filters, and metal, slate and tile roofing, etc. Mr. Martin personally superintends all work done by the firm. This company has furnished the work in their line for many important build- ings in this city and vicinity, among which is the Turner school, the Blake school, the High ALFRED MARTIN Was the first manufacturer of sheet metal cornices in Rockford. He was born in Canada and came to the United States when about twenty years of age. Although quite young, he was well advanced in the art of sheet metal work, having already served six years at the trade with his father who was engaged in the same business, and he has grown up, as it were, right in the work. He first came to Michigan and worked in the principal cities in that state and then traveled, working at his trade in most of the principal cities from Michigan to the Pacific in the west, and from Canada in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the south. Having gained a wide experience in the sheet metal trade, through his travels, he decided to go into the business. Coming to Rockford about twelve years ago and seeing a good opening for a cornice business, as there was no business of the kind here at ALFRED MARTIN. school, Rockford Brewery, Memorial Hall, the Library building, Trinity church, also St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church at Fort Atkinson, Wis., St. Mary's Catholic school, Freeport, 111., ROCKFORD 165 sheriff's residence and jail at Belvidere, 111., and many other large buildings in different parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, too numerous to mention. Mr. Martin is the patentee of the Perfection rain water filter which has a large sale over a wide area of country, and is well known in Rockford as there are hundreds of them in use in the city. Mr. Martin is a member of the Royal Arcanum and I. O. 0. F. He is married and resides at 804 North Second street. tion of Quarter Master General M. W. A. For- ester with rank of colonel. His residence is at 218 South Court street. PETER T. ANDERSON Is a plasterer by trade. He was born in Scot- land, and came to Rockford in 1882, where he has since resided. He has had the contracts for plastering a large number of public and private buildings in the city and vicinity, among which can be men- PETER T. ANDERSON. tioned H. W. Price's residence, John Sherratt's residence, J. B. Whitehead's residence, the Pub- lic Library, Memorial Hall, High School, Frank Bunn's residence, and the C. F. Henry flats, and others too numerous to mention. Mr. Anderson is a K. P., I. 0. O. F., and Modern Woodman, and at present holds the posi- GEORGE W. BALDWIN Was born in Mt. Clair, New Jersey, June 16, 1836, and was educated in the public schools of his native town. He learned the plasterer's trade in all its branches, both plain and ornamental, at Newark, N. J. In 1855 he removed to Michigan, where he remained four years, and then returned to New GEORGE "W. BALDWIN. Jersey. In 1865 he removed to Rochelle, Illi- nois, and to Rockford in 1 88 1 , where he has since resided. He was engaged upon the finishing work of many of Rockford's finest buildings, among which is the Second Congregational church, Y. M. C. A. building, Germania Hall, Christian Union church, nine city school buildings, Wait Talcott's new residence, Charles Brantingham's new residence, Wilkins' flats, Fay Lewis and Masonic buildings and Northwestern depot. Mr. Baldwin married Miss Emma F. Cour- der of New York city. His home is at No. 201 Summit street. 1 66 ROCKFORD E. J. RYAN Is a plasterer by trade. He was born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., in June, 1851. In 1871 he removed to Chicago where he acquired his trade and was employed as a plasterer there for six years. He then removed to Madison Wis., where he plied his trade for twelve years. He then came to Rockford where he has since remained. Among the buildings plastered by Mr. Ryan are the Nelson and Parmelee residences, the Roper and Treat flats, St. Anthony's hospital and the Mead block. E. J. RYAN. Mr. Ryan is a Modern Woodman and a Royal Neighbor. He is married and has six children, and resides at 207 Longwood street. His office is at 1 10 North Court street. J. F. WISNER. This cut is that of J. F. Wisner, the well known contractor and builder of cement and tar sidewalks. Mr. Wisner was born in Lake county, Illinois, in 1848. He removed to Lafayette, Indiana, in 1873, and came to Rockford in 1888, where he has since resided. His business exceeds in magnitude that of all others in this line in the city, and extends over Northern Illinois, South Dakota and several towns in Iowa, and he is largely advertised by the imprint of his name in the walks he lays. j. F. WISNER. Mr. Wisner has one of the finest homes on the East side, located on Rural street, opposite the East side cemetery. His good wife conducts an experimental fruit and flower garden, and is a breeder of pure blood White Wyandotte poultry. P. W. WELCH. The subject of this sketch was born in Rock- ford January 17, 1856, and has occupied his present place of business during the past ten years as agent for the United States Brewing Company of Chicago, 111., distributing in Rockford and many surrounding cities and towns the celebrated Rheingold and Loewenbrau Beer, Rheingold Export, and Malt Liquid, Blatz Milwaukee Beer, Weiner, Private Stock, Export and Malt Vivine to wholesale trade and for family use. All have an absolute guarantee for purity. Special attention is given orders for all kinds of case ROCKFORD 167 goods for family use. The bottling works and storage are located at 328 North Madison P. W. WELCH. street. 'Phor.e number 543. both Home and Central Union. JAMES P. WALSH Was born in Rockford in 1867. When quite young he engaged in the grocery business with his father. Later his father bought the Lincoln bottling works, located at 414 South Main street. His business so increased that he was com- pelled to secure more room and better facilities for handling his trade. The result was a move to 501-503 South Church street, where in 1895 he erected a new building, adapted to his needs. Here the father retired and the son conducted a prosperous business at this place for five years. He sold this property to the C. & N. W. R. R. company and removed to his present location, 502-506 Cedar street, corner Court street, hav- ing purchased the property of the American Cereal company. Mr. Walsh now has one of the finest bottling establishments in the west, being equipped with modern machinery, and manufactures pops, ginger ale, mineral waters, and all carbonated beverages, selling these goods all over northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and eastern Iowa. He also carries a full line of saloon supplies, such as glassware, flasks, corks, cordials, bromos, etc. He handles pure apple cider, and has been agent for Fred Miller, "The Best" Milwaukee beer, and Hemming's " Janesville " ales and porters during the last twenty years. JAMES P. WALSH. The bottling works are open for inspection at all times. Visitors will be courteously re- ceived by Mr. Walsh or his gentlemanly assistants. MAX HOPPE Was born in Hirshburg, Germany, September 5, 1867, and was educated in his native country. He learned the brewing business in Germany, where he was engaged in the trade seven years. He visited all the leading cities of Europe, and worked in several of the most important brew- eries of that country. He came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1891, where he was employed in the Pabst brewery, the largest institution of the kind in the world. In 1892 he came to Rockford and bought the interest of Charles Meyer as the agent for the Schlitz Brewing Co. in this city. 1 68 ROCKFORD In 1896 he secured the agency for the Pabst Brewing Co., thus representing two of the most noted institutions in this or any other coun- try. He carries on a large wholesale and retail trade, and makes a specialty of bottling both Pabst's and Schlitz' beer for family use. His business is located at No. 218 Walnut street. Mr. Hoppe is married and has two sons. The family residence is at No. 129 South Madison street. P. A. SPONBERG. The subject of this sketch was born in Sweden in June, 1863, and came to the United States and settled in Rockford in 1 882. He entered into an engagement with W. D. Clark and remained in his employ eight and one half years. Mr. Clark then sold his interest p. A. SPONBERG. to the Forest City Baking company and Mr. Sponberg remained with this company three years. He then went into business for himself, secur- ing the agency for the Anheuser-Busch Brew- ing Company's beer, and to this he added the bot- tling works in 1895. He has now a fine whole- sale and retail business and makes a specialty of supplying private families. He handles Besley's Waukegan ale, Schlink ale and porter of Belvidere, Budweiser and standard grades of Anheuser-Busch 's celebrated beer. He also keeps on hand Malt Nutrine for medicinal purposes. Mr. Sponberg is married and has one child. He resides at 401 Seventh street. P. A. PETERSON. One of Rockford's foremost Swedish citi- zens, was born in Ving Vestergotland, Province of Smoland, Sweden. September 8, 1848, and was but two years old when his parents emigrated to this country on board a sailing vessel and arrived in New York after a voyage of several weeks duration. From New York they came to Winnebago County and settled on a farm in the township of Cherry Valley, where the son grew to manhocd p. A. PETERSON. and was educated in the public schools. Be- ing possessed of rare business abilities, he found his way to Rockford where a large field for enterprise and keen business accumen pre- ROCKFORD 169 sented itself and of which he desired to pos- sess himself. Capitalists and business men had confidence in his ability and integrity, and sought his services in the promotion of various manu- facturing enterprises. Mr. Peterson's keen per- ception enabled him to see the advantages pos- sessed by Rockford as a furniture manufactur- ing center, and the possibilities of the co-opera- tive plan of production. This plan was at once put into effective op- eration, and its success has demonstrated the soundness of his judgment. He is now inter- ested in more industrial undertakings than any other resident of the city. His interests are largely located on the East side of the river amid the Swedish population of the city. Mr. Peterson is directly or indirectly con- nected with twelve or fifteen manufacturing in- dustries as an official or stockholder, all of which are meeting with satisfactory results. Mr. Peterson is a member of the Swedish Lutheran church, but is not identified with any social order. has four children; Harry S., who is a noted opera singer, Grace L. (Mellen) residing at W. W. AUSTIN Is a native of Illinois, and was educated in the public schools and Wheaton College. His boy- hood days were spent upon his father's farm near Rockton. He began teaching in the dis- trict schools when eighteen years of age, and rapidly advanced in the work to the principalship of the South Belvidere schools and at Rockton, Illinois. He also served as bookkeeper in the offices of W. A. Knowlton, late of Rockford, Peet & Keeler of Beloit, M. D. Keeney of Rockton, and Keeney Bros, of Rockford. He has written for the newspapers for many years, and has contributed scientific articles to several popular magazines. He served as city editor on the Laurel Chronicle, of Laurel, Mississippi, in which position he was very successful. In connection with his school work he has written a Natural History of Animals, which re- ceived high commendation from several eminent critics. His latest work is the writing of ROCK- FORD TO-DAY. Mr. Austin married Miss Josephine A.Drury, of Beloit, who died several years since. He W. W. AUSTIN. Rockton, Etta M. (Harmon) residing in Mil- waukee, and Ernest W. Socially, he is an Odd Fellow and Red Man. CHARLES L. MILLER. Charles L. Miller's first newspaper experi- ence was in Ogle county, where for a time he edited the Rochelle Register, and later was pro- prietor of the Oregon Reporter. In 1877 he came to Rockford, where he purchased an inter- est in the Weekly Register. In October of that year he established the Daily Register, the first daily newspaper in Rockford to achieve a per- manent existence. The Register remained un- der his editorial and business management for fourteen years when he sold the paper to Mr. E. E. Bartlett, and removed to Quincy, Illinois, where he became one of the proprietors and edi- tor of the Daily Herald of that city. In 1896 he returned to Rockford to become one of the proprietors of the Daily Republic. At present he is managing editor of the Republic and presi- dent of the Republic company, and president of the Quincy Herald company. 170 ROCKFORD HOWARD O. HILTON Was born upon a farm in Kansas in 1863, and was educated in the public schools and attended the University at Lincoln, for a time, but was not a graduate. His boyhood days were spent upon the farm, but early in life he engaged in newspaper work and has met with marked suc- cess. He has filled important positions upon the staff of papers in Illinois and other states. His work in Rockford has been in connection with the Register, and was one of the founders of the Rockford Republic, of which he is the political editor. His services have been sought after by the Republican party, in numerous campaigns, as a platform speaker and manager. He has twice represented his district on the state committee, in which capacity he did excellent work. He was state canal commissioner under Governor John R. Tanner, and is now Congressman Ful- ler's private secretary. Mr. Hilton, at one time, held a responsible position in a bank, but has never asked election to a political office. He is married and has two daughters. J. E. WARFIELD, Business Manager of the Daily Republic, has been in the newspaper business, in Rockford. during the past twenty years. His first engage- ment was with the Register for a period of five years, and then for the same length of time with the Morning Star. In 1896, in company with C. L. Miller and H. M. Johnson, he purchased the old Republi- can. The name of the paper was changed to the Daily Republic, of which he is now business manager. Mr. Warfield has been a resident of Rockford since 1883. He was born at Mt. Carroll, 111. He married Miss Alma C. Bacon of Milton, Wisconsin, and has three daughters. EDGAR E. BARTLETT, Publisher of the Register-Gazette, came to Rockford January 1st., 1891, and consolidated the old Register and Gazette into what has since been known as the Register-Gazette. Mr. Bart- lett was for twelve years, previous to this, adver- tising and business manager of the Kalamazoo Telegraph, one of the strong papers of interior Michigan, and since coming to Rockford has made the Register-Gazette a potent factor in the newspaper field of the city. During this time EDGAR E. BARTLETT. the newspaper plant, over the business end of which he has presided, has been vastly improved by the addition of the telegraph, Associated Press news service, Mergenthaler Linotype cast- ing machines and a fast press, all of which have combined to make the Register-Gazette a marked success. HON. J. STANLEY BROWNE, Editor-in-chief of the Rockford Morning Star, was born in Albany, N. Y., in 1855, and was educated in the public schools of that city. His parents were people of culture and refinement, and were numbered among the well-to-do citi- zens of New York State, where they lived and died. Before coming to Illinois Mr. Browne was employed on the Albany Argus, where he devel- oped acute political talent, and stumped the state in the interests of Tilden for president in ROCKFORD 171 the campaign of 1876. Later, he was twice elected on the Democratic ticket to the New York legislature from Otsego county. He also served as chairman of the Board of Supervisors of his county, and was secretary for a period of five years to Lieutenant-Governor Dorscheimer during the time Tilden was governor. Mr. Browne came to Rockford in 1887 and became the editor and publisher of the Rockford Journal, which was merged into The Star March 20, 1888, of which Mr. Browne became man- aging editor, which position he has since held with marked ability, HON. J. STANLEY BROWNE. Politically, Mr. Browne has been a life-long Democrat, and is the leader and teacher of pure democracy of the Cleveland school in Northern Illinois. Mr. Browne is a forceful and elegant writer, and his diction is rarely equaled. His eloquence has brought his services into great demand in political campaigns and social functions where he is always at ease. The wide circulation of the Morning Star is sufficient evidence of his ability as an editor, and is doubtless the finest encomium the paper can receive. Mr. Browne was married to Miss Evalyn Tall- madge of Otsego county, N. Y., who is a lady of culture and fine education, and is a leader in Rockford's social circles. Her ancestry were among the true patriots of the country, her father being a solder in the Civil War and her grand- father in the War of the Revolution. The family residence is at No. 917 North Church street. ROSCOE S. CHAPMAN, Business Manager of the Rockford Morning Star, was born in Rutland, Illinois, January 6, 1868, and was educated in the public schools. From Rutland he removed to Lacon. Illi- nois, and came to Rockford October 1 1, 1886, and was employed by Warren Woodruff in the hardware trade. On January 1, 1887, he relinquished this business, and became identified with the Rock- ROSCOE S. CHAPMAN. ford Gazette. His work on this paper was for a short time only, as on January 1, 1888, he went to the Rockford Journal, which was merged into the Rockford Morning Star, March 20, 1888. Mr. Chapman is one of the original stock- holders of the Rockford Star Printing Co., and solicited the first subscribers on the daily list. 172 ROCKFORD The Rockford Morning Star is the only morn- ing paper published in the city, and ranks with the best inland dailies of this country. He was married in Rockford, June 4, 1890, to Mi 1 s Mae Bills, of Garden Prairie, 111. JOHN V, R1LEY, Who since January 1, 1895, has been active in the business department of The Morning Star and is now its advertising manager, came to Rockford from Grand Rapids, Michigan, where JOHN V. RILEY. he was identified with the sales department of several manufacturing concerns during the years he lived there. Prior to his residence in the Wolverine state he was employed in two depart- ment stores in Chicago. It was in those en- virons he acquired the liking for advertising work which eventuated into his present occupation. He is a director and one of the principal stockholders in the Rockford Star Printing Co., the corporation publishing The Morning Star. He is also a director of the Rockford Public Library. Mr. Riley was born in Henry, Illinois. In June, 1891, in Denver, Colorado, he was mar- ried to Miss Lenore Hooker, to whom was given a son, John Stewart Riley, who will be five years old February 4, 1904. ROCKFORD ILLUSTRATING CO. The Rockford Illustrating Company was or- ganized in 1893 and is the successor to the Rockford Engraving Company, which was or- ganized in the seventies. The company has occupied its present loca- tion during the last five years. Its place of business has been recently rearranged and re- fitted, and is now one of the most complete in- stitutions of the kind in the city. The company designs, engraves, and elec- trotypes first class work on short notice. It en- joys the patronage of the furniture factories of this city and executes many foreign orders, The business of the company is under the management of K. E. Knutsson, and is in a highly prosperous condition. THE THEO. W. CLARK COMPANY Was organized and incorporated, December 2, 1897, and capitalized at $20,000. Its place of business is at 124 West State Street, and is equipped with a complete outfit of the latest appliances for doing the finest work in all kinds of job printing. High grade black and color printing, engraving, embossing and binding, for all purposes, is executed on short notice by this company. Its president is Dr. Henry Richings and its business manager and secretary is Theo. W. Clark. All kinds of business and society stationery are kept in stock and its patrons are supplied at very low rates, consistent with good quality. A large number of workmen is employed and the business is constantly growing with un- bounded success. INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE Blaisdell, E W. residence 29 Broughton Sanitarium 76, 77, 78, 79 Brown Building 15 Brown, Horace residence 56 Carlton, Ingalls residence 23 Country Club 17 Davis, Jeremiah residence 52 Dunn, Dr. E. C 36 East State Street 21 Emerson, Ralph residence 45 Carver, Judge J. C. residence 31 Government Building 43 Group of Rockf ord residences 48 Group of Rockf ord churches 64 , 70 Hamilton, H. H. residence 32 ! nterurban Railway 1 30 Johnson, O. W. Com. House 82 Knapp, William residence 25 Lake, John residence 16 Memorial Hall... ..10 PAGE Nelson, William residence 60 Nelson Hotel 14 Rhodes. Levi residence 39 Rockford College 62 Schmauss Company 80 Seventh Street 47 Sherratt, John H. residence 50 Shoudy, I. residence 58 Shumway, R. H. residence 26 Skandia Hardware Co 81 St. James Church 67 Sumner, E. B. residence 20 Thomas, P. Byron residence 34 Tinker's Swiss Cottage 40 Water Works Park 41 Waterman, J. D. residence 37 Williams, Mrs. Lydia residence 19 Winnebago County Court House 1 1 Woodruff, Gilbert residence 28 Y. M. C. A. Building ..13 INDEX PAGE Acquisitions of 1836. ..12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Act Establishing Public Library 44 African M. E. Church and Roster 73 Ailing, David D 23,24 Ailing, Frank 23 Allen Gordon S 46 Allaben, Dr. J. E 51,54 Alexander, John 157, 158 American House 59, 60 Amiss, Miss Arabella 9 Anderson, Dr. B. C 51 Anderson, Andrew 155, 156 Anderson, Peter T 1 65 Andrews, C. N 26 Andrews, Charles 1 13, 114 Andrus, Hon. Henry 57, 101, 102 Andrus, Dr. S. C 51 Artesian Wells 42 Ashton, Andrew 24 Austin, Dr. S. A 51, 52, 53 Austin, W. W 169 Bailey, Hon. Rufus C 85, 86 Baker, Hon. Edward H 85, 86 Baker, IraW 38 Baley, L. H 117 Baldwin, George W 165 Banks, A. W 150, 151 Barbour, Prof. 0. F 45, 55 Bargren, A. E 49, 50 Barker, Ira 49 Barnes, William H 124 Barningham, D. W 57 Barnum , Harris 40 Barnum , Daniel 40 Barnum , Ezra 12 Barnum, Anson 12, 24, 25 Barter, Miss Alma M 53 Bartlett, Mrs. Edgar E 38 PAGE Bartlett, Edgar E 170 Bartlett, M. A 46 Baylies, R. N 129, 130 Beale, Joseph 126, 127 Bean, Mrs Clarence 10 Beattie, John 23, 61 Beattie, Edward W 23 Beattie, George D 23 Beattie, Mary 1 23 Beattie, Anna 23 Bedwell & Herrick 38 Beers, Daniel 12 Biographical 83 Black, Mrs. Mary Irby 10 Blackmer, Orlander C 55 Blaisdell, Elijah Whittier 119, 120, 121 Blake School 55 Blake, Thatcher 9, 12, 26, 35 Blinn, Jesse 26 Blodgett, J. H 55 Bolvin, Nicholas & Co 19 Bond, Nathan 12 Boswell, James 12, 24 Bowman, John A 57 Bradford, Miss Frances 54 Bradley, F. M 43 Bradley & Carpenter 46, 58 Brazee, Mrs. Caroline A 38 Brearley, A. C 125, 126 Brett, Mrs. Carrie S 38 Briggs, Spafford & Penfield 38 Brinckerhoff, George W 25 Broadie, James 12 Bronson, Mayor S. G 44 Brooks, Major General 36 Brown, Thomas C 21 Brown, Mrs. William 41 Brown, Judge William 41, 52, 53 Brown, Miss Eunice... ...54 INDEX nr / IT v 175 PAGE Brown School 55 Brown, Andrew 59 Brown, Horace 94, 95 Brown, Hon. E. W 96,97 Browne, Hon. J. Stanley 170, 171 Brown's H ouse 59 Broughton, Russell M. D...76, 77, 78, 79, 101 Bryhn, R. J 131 Buildings in la38 24 Bundy & Goodhue 24 Burbank. Frank 51 Burnap, Francis 36 Burnap, Rev. Jacob 36 Burson, William Worth 108, 109 Butterworth, Thomas 52 Butterworth, Chester 53 Calkins, Dr. F. W 51 Campbell, Abel 12 Carey, Miss 1 1 Carey, Phineas 12 Carleton, Ingalls 90 Carlson, David 161 Carnegie, Andrew 44, 45. 46 Carpenter, H. W 52 Carr, G. V 49 Carson, James H 58, 133 134 Carty, Ed. F 155 Carter, V 12 Carrico, T. W 23 Catlin. Dr. E. P 51. 141 Catlin, Dr. A. M 51 Catlin, Dr. S. R 51 Caton, John 12 Cavanaugh, Charles 46, 50 Cavanaugh, J ohn 50 Central Christian Church and Rosier 73 Chalm ers, J ames 46 Chandler, D. C 50 Chapel Hall 62 Chapin, John P 24 Chapman, Roscoe S 171, 172 Chamberlain, Prof 42 Charles, Elijah 18 Chicago & Iowa Railroad 61 Chick House 38, 59 Chick, Thomas 1 48, 1 49 Christening and Incorporation 01 Village. ...24, 25 Churchill, P. P.. . ..12 PAGE Church, Selden M 12, 24,43 Church , Samuel 1 46 Church School 55 City Hotel 60 Clark, James 24 Clark, Dr. D. S 44, 51. 53 Clark, Dr. L. A 51 Clark, Dr. E. J 51 Clark, Theo. W. Co 172 Clarke, William 157 Coleman, John S 38 Collier. Alex 1 34 Collis, George 113 ComingsTDr. A. F 51 Commercial House 60 Compton, H 50 Cook & Brother 22 Cook, W. H 46. 59, 153, 154 Coonradt, P. A 49 Corey, Lova 12 Corey, Alonson 12 Corey, Jonathan 12 Corey, Samuel 24 Court Street M. E. Church and Roster 66 Cosper, Elias 43, 44 Countryman, Alfred 49 Coy, Dr. R. E 51 Craig, James 18 Crawford .Newton 26 Crawford, Samuel P 41, 47,49, 51 Crockett, Dr. W. W 51 Cross, Robert J 18 Grotty, William 53, 123, 124 Culhane. Dr. T. H 51 Cunningham, Isaac Newton 16, 38 Cunningham , Samuel 38 Cunningham , William 38 Cunningham, Benjamin FranMin 38 Dame , J ames 49 Damon, Sumner 26 Daniels, F. A 50 Dankey, Mrs. K W 23 Danley, Mrs. Almeda M 22 Davis, Jeremiah 52, 116, 117 Dennis, W. P 26, 49 Dickerman, Wneelcr & Co 22 Dickerman, W. A 26 Dimond, Jesse 137, 138 V 176 INDEX PAGE Dobson, William 112, 113 Doolittle, P. S 24 Doty, Simon P 18 Dunbar, William E 12, 18,24 Dunlap, D. C 63 Dunn, Dr. E. C 121, 122 Dwyer, Dennis 51 Eagle Hotel 59 Eakin, Dr. A. C 51 Early, A. D 56,57 Edgel, Stephen 24 Ellis, Edward F. W 46 Ellis School 55 Ellis, T. M 130, 131 Ellison, J. A 50 Emerson, Adaline E 52, 53 Emerson, Ralph Jr 53 Emerson, Ralph 83, 84 Enoch, Hiram R 16 Episcopal Church and Roster 63, 64 Epworth Church and Roster 66,67 Erickson, Olof 50 Europea n H otel 61 Evans, Mr 9 Everett, E. E 60 Ferge, H 59 Ferguson, Duncan 26, 36, 40, 63 Fernald, E. M 55 Finley, Rufus W 152 Fisher, H enry 22 Fisher, John 49 First Settlement of Kockford 9, 10 First Settler on East Side 1 1 First Public Religious Service 12 First Cong. Church and Roster. ..12, 23,64, 65 First Term of Court 21 First City School Ordinance 54 First Baptist Church and Roster 55, 65, 66 First Presbyterian Church and Roster... 68, 69 First M. E. Church and Roster 70, 71 First Swedish Luth. Church and Roster..73, 74 Fitch, Dr. W. H 51, 53, 142, 143 Flaherty, Rev. James J 122 Floberg, August P Ill, 112 Forbes, A. D 24, 53 Ford, Calvin 46 Ford, Judge Thomas H 18 PAGE Forest City Insurance Co 40 Forest City National Bank 61 Forest City House 61 Foot, Dr. Lucius F 51 Fox, Charles J 12 Franciscan Sisters 53 Freeman, A. W 55 Freeman , H enry 55 Freeman School 55 Fringer, Dr. W. R 51 Frost, Howard D 46 Frost, Judge Arthur H 51,57, 85 Frost, Dr. J. H 51 Gamewell Telegraph Alarm 50 Garner, Squire 12 Garner, Jefferson 12 Garrison School 55 Carver, Judge John C 91 Gaylor, Mr 12 George, Miss Margaret 12 George, Sampson 14 Gillett, Dr. P. F 51 Gilman, William H 24 Glenn, Lizzie C 52 Glenny, Fred 50 Goddard, Dr. C. W 51 Godfrey, Mrs. Charles H 38 Golden, M. H 50 Goodrich, Dr. David 22, 24, 25 Goodwin, Dr. S. E 51 Grace M. E. Church and Roster 75 Granger, S. A 46 Grans, John 51 Gray, J. F 42 Green, Dr. Albert S 51, 143, 144 Gregory, L. B 54 Gregory, Mrs. E. S 38 Gregory, Samuel 12 Gregory, Eliphalet 12, 18 Griffin, Thomas W 47 Griggs, Joseph. P 18 Groneman, J. H 131 Growth of City in 1835 12 Growth of City 35 Haight, Daniel Shaw 11, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 35, 59. Haight, Mrs. Mary 11 INDEX 177 PAGE Haines, Dr. G. W 51 Haines, Hon. Frederick 100 Hall, Charles 12 Hall, Eli 24 Hall, John 38 Hall School 55 Halstead, Ambrose 49 Hamilton, H. H 150 Hangey, Dr. J. E 51 Haskell, Dr. George 24, 59 Haskell, George S 55 Haskell School 55 H askins, Lewis 12 H ayes , J oseph 24 Helm, Dr. W. B 51, 143 Helm, Dr. Clinton 51, 140, 141 Henderson, Dr. G. S 51 Henry, C. F 125 Herrick, E. L 38 Herrick, Elizabeth L 38 Herrick, Charles E 38 Hess, L.M 118, 119 High School 55 Hill, Daniel 40 Hill, Dr. F. K 52 Hilton, Howard 170 Holland, John A 37 Holland House 60 Hollenbeck, William 12 Holm, Gust 160 Holmes, Rev. Mead 22 Holmes, William 47 Hopkins, Theodore F 1 18 Hoppe, Max 167, 168 Horsman, Charles 1 14, 26 Hotel Nelson 60, 61 Hough, James F 46, 47 Howard, Dr. G. A 51 Howes, Phineas 22 Hubbel, Miss Jennie 46 Huffman House 60 Hulin, William 26, 40 Hutchins, Mayor Amasa 46,49, 109, 110 Hutchins, Fred H 128 Huntley, Dr. E. N 51 Incorporation as a City 25 Jackson, John D 56 Jackson, Mayor Charles E 91. 92 .1 I / I / PAGE Jarvis Inn 61 Jellerson, Charles S 46 Johnson, O. W : 82 Johnson , Abner 159 Johnson, Dr. Jalba : 51 Jolly, Joseph 12 Jones, S. W 55 Jones, C. C 55 Jorden, Dr, F. A 51 Joslin, Luke 12 Julian, S. T 48 Keig, W. H 151, 152 Keith, Adam 12 Keith, Lewis 24 Keith's Creek 12 Keeler, E. H 56. 57, 115, 1 16 Kemble. John C 22, 24, 25 Kent, Germanicus 9, 10, 12, 18,24, 35 Kent, Rev. Aratus 9, 12,61 Kent School 10, 55 Kern, O. J 134, 135 Keyt, W. R 152, 153 Keyt, W. A 158 Kilburn, Milton 12 Kilburn, Benjamin 23, 24 Kimball, Dr. F. H 51., 52, 53 Kinder, Dr. R. G. W 51 Kirk, Elisha A 24 Kishwaukee School 55 Knapp, James G 44 Knapp, William 105 Lake, Thomas 12 24 Lake, John 22, 93, 94 Lake, Lewis F 132 Lakin, John T 46, 47 Lane, Sanford & Co 22 Lane, Dr. R. P 51, 52, 53 Langdon, J. E 49 Latham, C H 57 Lathrop, Mrs. William 22 Lathrop, William 26, 52, 53, 83 Lawler, Col. T. G 55, 57 Leach, Shepherd 38 Leland, Dr. S. C 51 Lichty, Dr. Daniel 51 Lincoln School 55 Linden Hall... ...62 INDEX PAGE Lines, Charles C 131 Little, Samuel 24, 25 Little, M. B 50 Location of County Seat 18, 19, 20, 21 Lofgren, Dr. Emil 51 Love, M. A 57 Lovejoy, A. J 57, 58 Lyddon, B. R 162 Lyon, Isaiah 25, 26, 59 Lyon, J. G 54 Lyon, George G 55 McAssey, F. W 131 McCarty, C. J 131 McDowell, Dr. W. A 147, 148 McEnnis, Dr. R. W 51 McGrahan, J. T 50 McKenney, William 26 McLee, John 163, 164 McPherson, Prof 55 Mabie, Rev. HenryC 44 Mackenzie, Roderick 159, 160 Main, Edwin 63 Makintosh, Dr. M. Alexander 51 Manufacturers' Bank 39 Marcy, Ex. Governor 22 Markley, Dr. P. L 51, 54 Markley, Dr. A. J 54 Marsh, Jason 26, 36, 38, 55 Marsh School 55 Marsh, Frank M 135, 136 Marshall, W. H 138 Martin, Alfred 164, 165 Martin, Thomas M 44 Martyn, James B 12 May, William L 18 Maynard, Hiram R 26 Masonic Temple 60 Mead, D. W 42, 63 Melville, F. L 137 Memorial Hall 46 Middle Hall 62 Midway 24 Miller, John 23 Miller, Hon. Horace 40 Miller, William M 41 Miller, Dr. T. N 51, 144 Miller, A. S 55 Miller, Jacob B... ...59 PAGE Miller, Thomas 59 Miller, Charles L 169 Milliken, K. H 26 Mitchell, James 21, 25 Montague , Richard 12 Montague School 55 Morgan, Abiram 14, 24 Moore, G. S 59 Morrill, Israel 12 Morrison, L. L 51,98 Mosher, J eremiah 49 Moulthrop, Dr. Levi 12 Moyer, Dr. C. W 51 Munthe, Thour 52 Nash, John A 57 National Hotel 61 Neeley, William N 58 Nelson H ouse 24 Nelson School 55 Nelson, Col. William 99 Nevius Post, G. A. R 56, 57 Newberg, Frank P 163 Noble, Mr 12 Norton, Mr 12 Norton, Marcus A 132, 133 Norton, W. T 161, 162 Nylander, Aug 57, 58 Organization of the County 17 Olson, Nels 154, 155 Palm, J. A 158, 159 Peake, Laomi, Sr., 39 Pearson, Frank E 154 Peck, Ebinezer 24 Penfield, William 24 Penfield, David S 38 Perry, Seeley 12, 22, 43 Peterson, P. A 168, 169 Petit, S. J 150 Phelps, John 18, 24 Posson, Joseph 16 Posson, Jacob 24 Potter, Herman B 12 Potter, Eleazer Hubble 22, 26 Potter, Joel B 38 Price, Frances 1 52 Price, Henry W 88, 89 Reber, Thomas D 114, 115 Reception in Library Rooms 44 INDEX 179 PAGE Reck, Samuel H 104, 105 Reed, Charles 19 Regan, Hon. Frank S 140 Reid, James M 128 Reorganization of City Government 27 Rew, Robert 102, 103 Rhodes, Levi 41, 116 Richings, Dr. Charles Henry 14, 51 Richings, Dr. Henry. ..16, 40, 51, 53, 141, 142 Riley, John V 172 River Park 46 Robertson, Thomas D 37, 38, 43 Rockf ord Journal 16 Rockford House 24, 25, 59 Rockford College 38, 61, 62 Rockford Wire Works 39 Rockford Water Works 41, 42 Rockford Public Library 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 Rockford Fire Department 46, 47, 48, 49 Rockford City Hospital 52 Rockford Schools 54, 55 Rockford Hotels 59, 60, 61 Rockford Churches 63-75 Rockford & Interurban Railway 129, 130 Rockford Illustrating Company 172 Rockford Police Department 49, 50, 51 Rock River House 59 Roosevelt, President Theodore 59 Roster of City Officials 27-35 Ryan, E. J 166 Sabin, Charles 97,98 Sager, Dr. R 51, 146 Sanford, G. A 21, 22, 26 Savage, John T 112 Schmauss Company 80 Schmauss Leonard 53, 127, 128 Scovill, H. C 103, 104 Second Cong. Church and Roster 72 Settlers of 1837 21, 22, 23, 24 Shaw, W. J 16, 161 Sherratt, Capt. John H 84, 85 Shoudy, 1 136, 137 Shumway, David S 16 Shumway, Roland H., Sr 16, 107 Sill, Miss Anna P 61. 62 Skandia Hardware Company 81 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall 55-59 Spafford, Amos Catlin 36, 38 Spafford, Charles H 38 Spafford, George H 38 Special City Charter 27 Sponberg, P. A 168 St. James Church and Roster 73 St. Mary's Church and Roster 74, 75 St. Anthony Hospital 53 Stage H ouse 59 Starke Dr. C. V... ...51, 145, 146 PAGE State Street Baptist Church and Roster 68 Sterling, F. E 57, 105, 106, 107 Streets of Rockford 62 Swanson, C. J 162, 163 Swedish Methodist Church and Roster 68 Sumner, Hon. E. B 87, 88 Talcott, W. A 52, 53 Talcott, Wait 53 The Inn 59 Thomas, P. Byron 126 Thompson, Norman F 89. 90 Tibbetts, Dr. L 51, 146, 147 Ticknor, Herbert D 156 Tinker, Hon. Robert H 41, 44, 98 Trinity Eng. Lutheran Church and Roster 74 Turner School 55 Union H ouse 59 Victoria House 61 Walker, P. R 107, 108 Walker,]. A 122, 123 Walker, Dr. C. A 145 Walkup, Liberty 139 Walsh, James P 167 Warfield, J. E 170 Washington House 24, 59 Waterman, John Dexter 95 Waverly House 59 Webb, A. W 49 Welch, P. W 166, 167 Westminster Pres. Church and Roster... 69, 70 Wheeler, Solomon 55 White, Frank C 149, 150 Whitehead, J. B 58, 110, 111 Whitehead, Mrs. J. B 38 White's Hotel 60 Widell, Swan 153 Wight School 55 Wiley, George L 114 Williams, H. W 138, 139 Williams, Dr. Ray Daniel 147 Winchester, Thomas 156, 157 Winn, Dr. George L 51, 144, 145 Winnebago House 24, 59, 60 Winnebago County Medical Society 51, 52 Winnebago County Agricultural Society 63 Winnebago Street Church and Roster 71, 72 Wisner, J. F 166 Woodruff, Gilbert 22, 86, 87 Woodruff, William F 99, 100 Woolsey, C. Harry 148 Works, Hon. Charles A 92, 93 Worthington, William 39 Y. M. C. A. Building 38, 43, 59 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA