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The Book of Chicagoans A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF LEADING LIVING MEN OIF THE CITY OF C H I C A^^stTY onamois UBH^Y MAR 1 1917 1911 EDITED BY ALBERT NELSON MARQUIS ESTABLISHED 1905 CHICAGO A. N. MARQUIS & COMPANY 1911 Copyright, 1905, by A. X. Marquis & Company. Copyriglit, 1911, by Albert Xelson Marquis. cop/' PREFACE The Book of Chicagoans was first published in 1905. During the intervening- years it has found a prominent place in thousands of business offices and homes in Chicago and elsewhere and its usefulness as a reference book has become widely recognized. In fact, it has been the only book to which one might turn for trustworthy information about practically all the leading men of the city. At the libraries it has been consulted more frequentlj* than any other local reference book, and in newspaper offices it has been regarded as a positive necessity. A new edition, revised and brought down to date, has been called for and the present volume is presented as the best possible response to that demand. This edition contains many names not listed in the earlier issue names unavoidably overlooked in a first edition, as well as a large number of others who have come into prominence since the first edition was printed. The work of revision has been painstaking and thorough. Not only have many new names been added but each of the original sketches has been rewritten in order that the best possible arrangement of the data for easy reference purposes might be secured. A casual examination of these pages will disclose not only the presence of many new names but also the absence of a considerable number of sketches which appeared in the earlier issue. The omissions are accounted for by reason of death (The Book of Chicagoans being confined to living men only), removals from the city, impossibility to find present addresses, and a few because they are no longer regarded of sufficient importance. The names of those whose life-sketches appeared in the first edition but who have died or been dropped for various reasons, have been inserted in this volume in their original alphabetical place, with a reference to the volume of 1905 in which the biographical sketch appeared, and, if deceased, the fact has been noted, with the date of death when known. 360017 viii PREFACE This feature will be of particular value to those who may wish to secure reliable biographical information about many men who were prominent in the business or social life of Chicago in the opening years of the twentieth century, but who have passed to the "gi'eat beyond," leaving no other printed record of their life-work. In the remaking- of The Book of Chicagoans for this is practi- cally a new book from beginning to end every source of available names has been drawn upon and every reasonable effort has been made to ]irocure the requisite data from all who were deemed eligible for inclusion. Nevertheless, names which should have been included will be missed, but in practically all such cases the omission is not in the least due to inadvertence or the lack of effort on the part of those having the preparation of the book in hand. Written requests sent by mail were supplemented by personal solicitation when occasion required, and the great majority of those applied to responded freely and in a courteous manner, and to them thanks are hereby extended. A few furnished information with evident reluctance and others showed complete indifference and let the request for data go unnoticed. The omission of worthy names is in nowise due to any fault of the publishers but entirely to failure of the persons themselves to furnish the necessary data. Some names which frequently appear in the newspapers are conspicuous by their absence for the reason that The Book of Chicagoans has endeavored to include only men of good standing and reputable vocation. Notwithstanding the reasons named, which have prevented the inclusion of i)ersons whose life-sketches it had been intended to give, the publication may make just claim to greater completeness, a greater degree of accuracy and a more dependable and authoritative record in regard to the leaders in the business, professional, industrial, official and intellectual life of Chicago than has ever before been collected. To make such a publication dependable it is necessary that it should be impartial and unpurcha sable. The Book of Chicagoans has been compiled as a reference book, and all of the sketches in the volume have been inserted with that fact in view. Not one has been paid for, nor inserted for any financial consideration. To secure accuracy the greatest care has been taken. In every case where possible the facts were procured, at first hands, and the sketches were submitted for verification and correction, thus giving to the book a quality practically autobiographical. In this painstaking way its I'KEFACE ix antlieuticity lias been safeguarded and its value as a reference book has been established. The volume has been confined to living subjects, because the purpose from the first has been to furnish a dictionary of contemporaries, and to mirror the current progress and history of the city as reflected in the life-statistics of its citizens. The men whose life-histories are here briefly given are in large measure the men who control the activi- ties and welfare of Chicago in all important avenues of public, private, business and intellectual endeavor. The main object of bi'inging them together in this compilation is to place within easy reach such legitimate information in regard to the personal history of Chicagoans as it is natural that one interested in them should desire to possess. In the daily work and turmoil of life, in this city of strenuous endeavor and achievement, one finds but little opportunity to get acquainted with those whose personalities are (outside of his own most intimate circles) of most interest. The reader can doubtless think of many a leading citizen of whom he would like to know: Where did he come from, where and how was he educated, what is his home life, his religious, social and political environment, and what have been the chief steps in his career? If the reader will turn to such names he will find just the information desired. No other book has attempted to furnish, in any systematic manner, the salient facts in regard to the lives of those Chicagoans who are most prominent in all the useful branches of effort. Many and varied are the interests controlled or represented by those whose life-histories are here outlined. Business and professional interests are most largely represented, because Chicago is, beyond everything else, a business center. The city has made unprecedented strides toward business supremacy, and stands first in many, and prominent in all, of the important branches of trade, production, and professional effort. Therefore this volume partakes largely of the nature of a business dictionary, and one which contains more personal information about the living business men of Chicago than can be found collectively in all other books ever printed. Business men can find here much more than they ever knew before about their competitors and customers, and a vast amount of personal knowledge in regard to their fellow citizens which is of value from a business as well as from a social standpoint. In fact, in all lines of useful achievement, tlie book furnishes as complete a compendium and epitome of personal data in regard to those Chicagoans most prominently identified with the best X PREFACE movements and interests of the city as it lias been possible to procure by patient care, experienced methods and large expenditure. To the press of Chicago and other cities this volume presents features of easily recognized value. Here the newspaper man will find facts which are of great value, and by the use of the book in the city room the exasperating errors resulting from hasty picking up of details from unreliable sources may be in large measure avoided. The truth is here given in undiluted form and every item is presented in a plain, unvarnished, concise, condensed manner, which may be at once grasped and understood. In number and representative selection of subjects, accuracy of detail and authoritative iisefulness as a work of reference, it is confi- dently claimed that The Book of Chicagoans is the most complete com]iilation of Chicago biography ever printed. Not only is this true, but by far the larger part of the information it contains is not pro- curable, in j)rint, from any other source. The volume contains concise, but comprehensive, biographic sketches of 500 per cent more representative Chicagoans than are to be found in any other publication. While it is not claimed that the book represents infallibility or inerrancy, it is confidently put forth as the best that has so far been produced among books of local and con- temporary biography in this city. With a view to further revisions, as time and necessity shall make them advisable, suggestions for further improvements, changes in biographical data, notices of deaths and announcements of changes of address as they occur, are again invited. Chicago, April 5, 1911. ABBREVIATIONS FOR RAILWAY ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE XIV Indicates that the person is said to have removed from Chicago. given wlien Itnown. Present address is A.A.A.S. A.-a.-gr. . . . A.B.C.F.M .American Association for tlie Advancement of Science. , ..\ssistant adjutant-general. .American Board of CommiK- sioners for Foreign Alissions (Congregational ) . A.B. (also B^.). Bachelor of Arts. A.C .\nalytical chemist. Acad Academy, academic. A.-D.-C Aide-de-camp. Adj Adjutant, adjunct. A..V. Of Ii .American Federation of Labor. Asrr .Agriculture. AgTl Agricultural. JLgt Agent. Ala. Alabama. A.Ii.A American Library Association. Am American. A.M. (also M.A.).Master of Arts. A.M.A -American Medical Association. A.M.E African Methodist Episcopal. Am. Soc. C.E.. .. American Society of Civil En- gineers. A.N.A Associate National Academi- cian. Anat Anatomical. Ann Annual. Anthrop Anthropological. Antiq Antiquarian. Appmt Appointment. Apptd Appointed. A.-Q.-M Assistant quartermaster. ArcSseol Archaeological. Ariz Arizona. Ark Arkansas. Arty Artillery. Assn Association. Asso Associate. Asst .Assistant. Astron .Astronomical. Astrophys Astrophysical. Atty Attorney. Aug August. Av Avenue. B.A. (also A.B.). Bachelor of Arts. B.AgT Bachelor of Agriculture. Bapt Baptist. B.Arcli Bachelor of Architecture. B.C.B Bachelor of Civil Engineering. Bd Board. B.D Bachelor of Divinity. B.F.A Bachelor of Fine Arts. Bibliog Bibliographical. Bibl Biblical. Biog' Biographical. Biol Biological. B.t.( or tltt-B.). Bachelor of Letters. Bldgr Building. Blk Block. B.Ii.S Bachelor of Library Science. Bot Botanical. Boul Boulevard. B.Pd.i or Pd.B.). Bachelor of Pedagogy. B.F.O.E Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. 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Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway. C.,I.&I^.By Chicago, Indianapolis & Louis- ville Railway. C.J.B.B Cliicago Junction Railroad. CIi.S.&B.B.B. . .Cliicago, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad. CM.aSt.P.By. .Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. CO.&O.R.B. .. .Choctaw, Oklalioma & Gulf Railroad. C.,B.I.&E.P.By. .Chicago, Rock Island & El Paso Railroad. CB.I.&P.B.B. .Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. C.,St.P.,M.&O.By. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapo- lis & Omaha Railway. C.iSt.P.&K.C.B.B. Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Railroad. C.T.T.B.B Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad. C.&A.By Chicago & Alton Railway. C.&Q.E.By Chicago & Great Eastern Rail- way. C.&G.T.By Chicago & Grand Trunk Rail- way. C.&N.W.By Chicago & Northwestern Rail- way. C.&M.By Cincinnati & Muskingum Rail- way. C.&N.P.B.B. . . . Chicago & Northern Pacific Railroad. C.&O.By Chei-apeake & Ohio Railway. C.SCS.S.B.T.B.B.Co. Cincinnati & South Side Rapid Transit Railroad Co. C.&W.I.B.B Chicago & Western Indiana liailroad. C.&W.M.By. ... Chicago & Western Michigan Railway. S.,Ii.&'W.B.B. . . IJelaware, Lackawanna & West- ern Railroad. D.,G.H.&M.B.B. Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil- waukee Railroad. D.iIi&N.B.B. ... Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railroad. i:.,J'.&i:.B.B Elgin. .loliet & Eastern Raii- i-oad. B.&T.R.By Evansville & Terra Haute Rail- way. Q.,C.&S.P.B.B. . Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad. Q.IT.By Great Northern Railway. G.B.&I.By Grand Rapids & Indiana Rail- way. G.W.By.of Can . .Great Western Railway of Canada. H.&St.J.B.B Hannibal & St. Joseph Rail- road. I.C.B.B Illinois Central Railroad. I.&St.Ii.B.B Indianapolis & St. Louis Rail- road. K.CC.&S.By . . . Kansas City, Clinton & Spring- field Railway. X.C.Pt.S.&G.B.B. Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad. K.CPt.S.&M.B.B. Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad. K.C.IM.&B.B.B. Kansas City, Memphis & Bir- mingham Railroad. K.C.S.&M.B.B. Kansas City, Springfield & Memphis Railroad. K.CSt.J.&C.B.B.B. Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad. i;.S.&M.S.By . . . Lake Shore & Michigan South- ern Railway. If.&IT.B.B Louisville & Nashville Rail- road. .&F.B.B Lackawanna & Pittsburg Rail- road. M.C.B.B Michigan Central Railroad. M.,K.&T.By. ... Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway. M.V.B.B Missouri Valley Railroad. Mo.P.By Missouri Pacific Railway. M.&O.B.B Mobile & Ohio Railroad. M.&St.Ii.B.B.. . .Minneapolis & St. Louis Rail- road. N.P.By Northern Pacific Railway. N.T.C.&H.B.B.B. New York Central & Hudson River Railroad. lI'.Y.,C.SsSt.I..B.B. New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad. N.Y.jP.&O.B.B. . New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad. 1T.T.,W.S.&B.B.B. New York, West Shore & Buffalo Railroad. N.T.&IT.B.By. . . New York & New England Railway. P.,C.&St.I..B.B.. Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad. P.,T.&A.B.B. . . . Paducah, Tennessee & Alaba- ma Railroad. S.C.&P.B.B Sioux City & Pacific Railroad. St.I<.,M.&S.B.B. St. Louis, Memphis & South- western Railroad. St.Ii.,P.S5lI.By. . .St. Louis, Peoria & Northern Railway. St.Ii.&a.B.B . . . .St. Louis & Gulf Railroad. St.Ii.&I.M.B.B. . St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad. St.Ii.&S.P.By. . . St. Louis & San Francisco Railway. S.P.By Southern Pacific Railway. S.P.B.B Southern Pacific Railroad. S.P.&S.C.B.B.. . .St. Paul & Sioux City Rail- road. T..C.&St,i;.B.B. Toledo, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad. T.P.B.B Texas Pacific Railroad. T.jW.&W.B.B.. .Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad. U.P.B.B Union Pacific Railroad. W.C.By Wisconsin Central Railway. W.I.&N.By West Indiana & Northern Rail- way. W.,I.8[N.By Wisconsin, Iowa & Nebraska Railway. W.&M.By Wisconsin & Michigan Rail- way. ADDENDA ADDENDA AliUltf, Benjamin, wholesale jeweler; born Goderich, Ont., Oct. 7, 1848; son John and Mary (Braden) Allen; ed. grammar and high schools of Canada; married Mae West Lamos, of Chi- cago, Aug. 29, 1871; children: Benjamin C, Lewis D. and Bessie (Mrs. Phelps B. Hoyt). Came to Chicago, 1865; began with Arm of M. T. Quimby & Co., wholesale jewelers, 1865, suc- ceeding to the business in 1870 under name of Starli & Allen, and in 1872 firm became Benj. Allen & Co. ; viee-pres. and treas. Spaulding & Co.; dir. First Nat. Bank, First Trust & Sav- ings Bank, Nat. Safe Deposit Co.; pres. Silver- smitlis Bldg. Co.; largely interested in other corporations. Mem. Chicago Jewelers' Assn. (ex-vice-pres.). Jewelers' Board of Trade (dir.), Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Repub- lican. Episcopalian. Mason. Clubs: Chicago, Calumet, Union League, Mid-Day, Onwentsia, Chicago Automobile. Recreations: motoring and travel. Residence: Winnetka, 111. Office: 10 S. Wabash Av. BUEHKEB, William Emmett, physician; born Hatboro, Montgomery Co., Pa., Jan. 27, 1869; son (jeorge Wasliington and Alice (Green) Buehler; educated at Hatboro LoUar Academy and private school, also Philadelphia public schools: married Ella May Abel, Phila- delphia, Sept. 5, 1893. Graduated College of Medicine and Surgery, Chicago. M.D.. May, 1904; post-graduate Hering Medical (College, May, 1906, and Bennett Medical College of Chicago, 1907. Was member of faculties (chair of obstetrics). Hering Medical College, 1907-8, and Bennett Medical College (professor of anatomy 1907, and minor surgery, 190S-9). W^as a delegate to the International Congress of Physicians and Surgeons held in Budapest, 1909. Took post-graduate work in Vienna, Austria, 1909. Independent in politics. Bap- tist. Mem. Oriental Lodge No. .33 A.F.&A.M., Cicero Chapter No. 180 R.A.M., Palestine Council No. 66 R.&S.M., Apollo Commanderv No. 1, Oriental Consistory S.P.R.S., Medinah Temple A. A. O.N. M.S.; mem. Lodge No. 4 B.P.O. Elks, "I Will" Lodge No. 141 I.O.O.F., Washington Camp No. 485 P.O.S. of A., Tanawa Tribe No. 1 I.O.R.M.. "Avran Grotto" No. 18: Illinois Club, Chicago Medical Society, American Medical Association, and Illinois Medical Association. Office: 64 E. Van Buren St. Residence: 1421 Farwell Av. CAFITAIN, Henry D., mfr., alderman; born in England, 1862: educated in Germany; came to Chicago in 1879; married. Pres. Western Leather & Mfg. Co. Elected alderman of the 25th Ward, Apr. 4, 1911; Republican. Was in- strumental in organizing the old Village of West Ridge, and the Ridge Av. Park District and served as clerk, trustee and treas. at various times; was school trustee in old Vil- lage of Rogers Park. Was pres. Rogers Park Improvement Assn. several terms; now vice- pres. Ways and Means Com. of North Shore Improvement Assn. Residence: 1544 Kenil- worth Av., Rogers Park. Office: 175 N. Wabash Av. EASTMAN, Bobert Maurice, pres. W. F. Hall Printing Co.; born Anoka, Minn., Dec. 1, 1869; son Job and Kate M. (Kimball) Eastman; ed. common schools of Anoka; married Carrie Evers, of Chicago, Jan. 24, 1894; 2 children: William Evers and Eunice. Came to Chicago, 1887, and worked as compositor about 3 years; was foreman and later mgr. of National Jour- nalist; identified with the W. F. Hall Printing Co. since 1893, becoming pres. and treas. In 1908; also treas. Central Typesetting Co. Re- publican. Unitarian. Mason (Austin Lodge, Cicero Chapter, Montjoie Commandery K. T., Oriental Consistory 32, Medinah Temple Mys- tic Shrine). Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Fly Casting. Residence: 320 N. Hamlin Av. OfBce: Kingsbury and Superior Sts. FBENSEBQAST, M. John, dentist; born On- tario, Can., May 10, 1868; son of John Prender- gast; prep. edn. common schools; D.D.S., Lake Forest Univ., 1896; married Lillian Mallory, of Chicago; 2 sons: John and Joseph. Engaged in dental practice at Chicago since 1896. Dir. Su- perior Mfg. Co., Muskegon, Mich. Mem. Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity. Club: Birchwood Country. Residence: 840 ^Tndsor Av. Office: 1412 Heywortli Bldg. BOTEB, John Charles Fremont, lawyer; born Stark Co., O., .Ian. 15, 1856; son Stephen and Maria (Long) Royer; prep. edn. Fort Edward (N.Y.) Collegiate Inst, and Kingston (Pa.) Sem.; A.B., Princeton Univ., 1880, A.M., 188;i. married Janet Adam, of Jollet, 111., June 1887; 3 children: Florence, Helen and .lames. Ad- mitted to bar, 1884; practiced at Canton, O., 4 years, and was candidate for city atty. there; now in practice at Chicago. Republican. Ma- son (32). Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Club: Hamilton. Residence: 929 E. 45th St. Office: 3826 Rhodes Av. WABDEB, John Haines, civil engr. ; born Cincinnati, O. ; Jan. 21, 1846; son John Astor and Elizabetli Bowne (Haines) Warder; prep, edn. pub. and private schools of Cincinnati; grad. Polytechnic Coll. of State of Pa., Phila., as civil engr., 1867: married Louise Hagar, of Sacramento, Cal., Sept. 1880. Division engr. Bureau of Sewers of Chicago, in charge of de- signing, surveying and superintending sewer construction 3 years. Sec. Western Soc. of Engrs. since 1901, and editor of its Journal. Asso. Am. Soc. Civil Engrs.; life mem. Frank- lin Inst., Phila.; mem. Chicago Library Club, Art Inst., Chicago Horticultural Soc. Mason (32). Club: Citv. Residence: 602 Arlington PI. Office: 1735 Monadnock Blk. WEKDOIT, Alfred Frederick, band leader and composer; born Putnam. Conn., .lune 16. 1863; educated there: studied music in Mass. and R. I.; married Clara Holmes, of Cliicago, July 30, 1907. Military record: 15 years in the Sec- ond Infantry I.N.G., as chief musician and bandmaster, diamond medal for long service. Composer of band music, cornet solos, and cor- respondence course of cornet lessons for stu- dent and band leader.s. Residence: 1654 War- ren Av. THE BOOK OF GHIGAGOANS BIOGRAPHIES ABBET, Charles Peters, lawyer; born Chi- cago Mav 23, 1865; son Frederick J. and Mary (Peters) Abbey; ed. Univ. of Chicago, North- western Univ., A.B., 1889; Chicago Coll. of Law, 1S91; married Chicago, Nov. 21, 1894, Julia N. Trimmer; children: Kathryn Trimmer, Stuart Clark. Admitted to bar, 1891; was mem. law firm of Millard & Abbey, 1896, changing in 1901 to Millard, Abbey & Millard, and on Apr. 1 1905, became mem. Arm of Dolph, Buell & Abbey, since Aug. 1, 1908, Buell c"; Abbey. Re- publican. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa (Northwestern Univ.), I^w Club, Chicago Law Inst., Art Inst, of Chicago, Chicago Bar Assn. (sec, Feb. 1904- Dec. 1907; 1st vice-pres., Dec. 1907-June 1909), 111. State Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn. Mason (Park Lodge No. 843. Park Chapter, 111. Com- mandery, Medinah Temple Mystic Shrine). Clubs: University. Hamilton, Edgewater Coun- try, Edgewater Golf, Blrchwood Country. Res- idence: 7625 Sheridan Rd. Office: Tribune Bldg. ABBOTT, Arthur K., A. H. Abbott cfe Co., artists' materials. Residence: Evanston, III. Office: 127 N. Wabash Av. *ABBOTT, Edwin Fletcher, lawyer; moved to Kan.; see Vol 1905. ABBOTT, Edwin Hardy, lawyer; born Miner- al, III.. Nov. 25, 1867; son Silas D. and Indiana (Henry) Abbott; ed pub. schools of Mineral, 111., and Shelby, la., at Oberlln, O., Acad, and Coll., 1880-90; Chicago Coll. of Law, 1893-4. Admitted to bar. Supreme Court of 111., 1895. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Edgewater Country, Edgewater Golf. Residence; 14 Scott St. Office: 414 First Nat. Bank Bldg. ABBOTT, Frank Sanlord, musical editor; born Bethel, Vt., Jan. 29, 1853; son Luther Bur- nett and Marian Elizabeth (Soper) Abbott; ed. common schools, Owatonna, Minn.; grad. music and literature. Episcopal Coll., Faribault, Minn.; married Eva, daughter John Schugart, of Cedar Rapids, la., 1878. Began business as traveler for Geo. Woods & Co., Cambridgeport, Mass.; corr. various musical journals, articles attract- ing widespread attention; founded The Presto (musical journal), 1884, and during the Chica- go Expn. published daily edit, of paper on the grounds of tlie expn. Pres. and mgr. Presto Pub. Co. Author numerous musical papers and monographs. Official author of Awards Souve- nir of Musical Instruments of the Chicago Expn. Hon. mem. various local and European musical and literary assns. Mason (K.T., Shriner). Clubs: Press, Chicago Automobile, Wheaton Golf. Recreations: motoring, tennis, golf. Res- idence: Chicago. Country Home: Glen Ellyn, 111. Office: 440 S. Dearborn St. *ABBOTT, Frank Frost, univ. prof.; moved to Princeton, N.J. ; see Vol. 1905. ABBOTT, Qeor^e B., physician; born Dixon, 111., May 18, 1856; son Nathan W. and Sarah (Yates) Abbott; ed. pub. schools, Chicago; M.D., Chicago Med. Coll. (Northwestern Univ.), 1878; widower. Has practiced medicine in (Chicago most of the time since 1878; mem. attending staff Cook Co. Hosp., 1885-7; chief of staff The Dr. G. B. Abbott Medical Co. Was pres. LaSalle Life Ins. Co. until it was consolidated with the Franklin Life, of Springfield, 111., of which he Is dir. Republican. Unitarian. State command- er HI. Div. Sons of Veterans, 1886-7; nat. com- mander-in-chief Sons of Veterans, 1887-9. Ma- son (K.T., Shriner); mem. Loyal Legion. Club: 111. Athletic. Recreations: music and basket ball "fan." Residence: 818 E. S7tb iSt [Office: 1323 Michigan Av. ABBOTT, Homer, lawyer; born Mineral, Bu- reau Co., 111., July 29, 1866; son Silas D. and Indiana (Henry) Abbott; ed. pub. schools of Bureau Co., 111., and Shelby Co., la.; A.B., Ober- lln (O.) Coll., 1888; studied law at Lincoln, Neb., 1888-9, Chicago Coll. of Law, 1891; mar- ried Avoca, la., July 19, 1906, Frances M. Gard- ner. Engaged In abstract business, Omaha, Neb., 1889-90, at Chicago 1890-2; admitted to 111. bar, 1893, and engaged In practice In Chi- cago; was senior mem. firm of Abbott, Buch- holz & McCombs until 1903; city atty. for Chi- cago Heights, 111., 1898; elected judge of city court for Chicago Heights for term from Sept. 1, 1903-7; re-elected. Mason, Odd Fellow; mem. B.P.O.E. Office and Residence: Chicago Heights, Illinois. ABBOTT, John Jay, banker; born New York City, Mar. 11, 1871; son John N. and Violet (Gardner) Abbott; ed. pub. schools; married Rowena Marsh, of Chicago, Jan. 22, 1896. Be- gan as asst. to comptroller of Chicago (now Commonwealth) Edison Co., 1892-9, resigning as asst. to the gen. supt. ; asst. cashier Am. Trust & Savings Bank, 1899, cashier, 1902, and vice-pres., 1904-10, and vice-pres. of its succes- sor, the Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank, since 1910. Republican. Congre- gationalist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Mid-Day. Residence: 3224 Michigan Av. Office: Adams and Clark Sts. ABBOTT, Sylvester O-raves, lawyer; born Os- sipee, Carroll Co., N.H., July 4, 1853; son George W. and Phoebe (Graves) Abbott; ed. public schools; LL.B., Northwestern Univ., 1884; mar- ried Chicago, Oct. 19, 1884, Margaret Reese; children: Gertrude Jane, Jessie G., Sewell W., Mildred E., Florence M. Admitted to bar, 1884, and practiced alone until 1899; mem. firm of Pinckney, Tatge & Abbott, 1899-1905, Tatge, Abbott & Koepke, 1905-9, Abbott & Schneider THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS since 1909. Republican. Residence: 6751 Peoria St. Office: 9 S. LaSalle St. ABBOTT, Wallace C, physician, editor; born Bridgewater, Windsor Co., Vt., Oct. 12, 1857; son Luther and Wealtha (Barrows) Abbott; ed. Randolph (Vt.) State Normal School; St. Johns- bury (Vt.) Coll. preparatory; Dartmouth Coll.; M.D., Univ. of Mich., 1885; married Royalton, Vt., Aug. 10, 1886, Clara Ingraham; 1 daughter: Eleanor. Came to Chicago, 1886, and engaged in general practice of medicine; in connection with practice became impressed with great need of improvement in ways and means, and estab- lished and built to success and is pres. The Abbott Alkaloidal Co. and The Clinic Publish- ing Co., which have gained world-wide recogni- tion as leading exponents in the "new thought" in medicine. Editor of The American Journal of Clinical Medicine. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc, 111. State Med. Soc, A.M.A., Am. Med. Edi- tors' Assn. Republican. Methodist. Residence: 4605 N. Hermitage Av. Office: Ravenswood Station. ABBOTT, WiUiam Iiaiuont, engineer; born Whiteside, 111., Feb. 14, 1861; son Asa M. and Sarah (Sperry) Abbott; M.E., Univ. of 111., 1884; married Carrie Entwhistle, of Morrison, 111., Sept. 14, 1887; children: Arthur, Helen. Robert, Josephine, Dorothy. Machinist and draftsman in Chicago, 1884-7; pres. Nat. Elec- tric Constrn. Co., 1887-94; chief engr. power house, Chicago Edison Co., 1894-9; chief oper- ating engr. same since 1899. Mem. Am. Inst. Elec. Engrs., Am. Soc. Mech. Engrs., Western Soc. Engrs. (pres. 1907.) Trustee Univ. of 111. (pres. bd. since 1907). Republican. Clubs: Chi- cago Athletic, Engineers', University. Resi- dence: 4616 Beacon St. Office: 120 W. Adams Street. ABBOTT, William Bnfna, supt. Chicago Tel- ephone Co.; born New York, Sept. 18, 1869; son William McKae and Hester (Beggs) Ab- bott; ed. pub. schools. New York; married Ma- bel Rosalie Harland, of Chicago, June 1, 1892; 2 children: Hester and William Rufus, Jr. Clerk auditor's office Erie R.R.Co., New York, Sept. 1885-Jan. 31, 1888; cashier Westchester (N.Y.) Telephone Co., Feb. 1, lS88-Apr. 1890; clerk Met. Telephone & Telegraph Co. (now New York Telephone Co.), Apr. 1890-Feb. 20, 1893; identified with Chicago Telephone Co. since Feb. 1893, as clerk, chief clerk to gen. supt., special agt. in charge of rights of way and claims, and since Oct. 1, 1901, supt. Re- publican. Presbyterian. Mason (K.T.). Clubs: Chicago Athletic (dir. 4 years, vice-pres., 1910, pres., 1911), Edgewater Country (dir., 1902, vice-pres., 1903-4, pres., 1905-6), Delavan Lake (Wis.) Yacht. Residence: Hollywood Annex, Edgewater. Office: 230 W. Washington St. ABBOTT, WilUam Tailor, lawyer and banker ; born Wells River, Vt., Feb. 16, 1868; son Orrin S. and Ella J. (Tabor) Abbott; grad. St. Johns- bury (Vt.) Acad.. 1886; A.B., Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, N.H., 1890; married Peoria, 111., June 28, 1905, Elsie Parsons Bourland. Teacher in Manchester (N.H.) High School. 1890-2; ad- mitted to bar, 1893; practiced at Peoria, 111., 1893-1904; mem. firm of Stevens, Horton & Ab- bott; in practice in Chicago since 1904; mem. firm of Ritsher, Montgomery, Hart & Abbott. First vice-pres. Central Trust Co. of 111. since Jan. 1910. Mem. Chicago and 111. State Bar assns.. Law Club. Republican. Congregation- alist. Scottish Rite Mason (32), K.T., Shriner. C^lubs: University, Union League, Bankers', Ev- anston Country, Edgewater (Jolf. Recreations: vachting and golf. Residence: Evanston, 111. Office: Central Trust Co. *AXSiIi, Almon Clarence, clergyman; see Vol. 1905. ABEIi, Edward James, mfg. chemist; born St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 26, 1859;..son Charles and Wllhelmina (Menching) Abel; ed. pub. schools of St. Louis; removed to Chicago, 1869; un- married. Since 1877 has been identified with the mfr. of chemicals, and in 1S87 established on his own account the business of E. J. Abel & Co., of which is now sole owner. Independ- ent in politics. Mason (32), Odd Fellow, Roy- al Arcanum. Club: Germania. Residence: 537 FuUerton Boul. Office: 2246 Austin Av. ABBIi, John Frank, physician and surgeon; born Chicago, May 11, 1857; son John and Ma- rie (Breit) Abel; ed. pub. schools, Fond du Lac, Wis.; M.D., Northwestern Univ., 1879; married Chicago, Jan. 25. 1881, Mary D. Abel; children: John, Francis. Engaged in general practice as physician and surgeon from Mar. 1879. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc, A.M.A. Republican. Mason (Blue Lodge), K.P., Royal Arcanum, A.O.U.W., B.P.O.E. Residence: 5200 Indiana Av. Office: 3801 State St. ABEImJS, Kadwitr Hermann, physician; born Konstanz. Germany, July 6, 1-865; son Ludwig A. (Oberzollinspector) and Maria A. (Schaller) Abele; ed. pub. .school and gymnasium. Kon- stanz; Univ. of Freiburg, Germany; grad. in medicine Univ. of Freiburg, 1891; asst. Royal Univ. Eye Clinic, Munich, 1 year; 1st asst. Royal Univ. Eye Clinic, Koenigsberg, 1% years; oberarzt of same clinic 1% years; married Berlin, Germany, Feb. 4, 1901, Antonie G. Nuernberg. Stabsarzt (capt. surgeon) G.A.R. Came to Chicago, 1901; since then engaged in practice limited to diseases of the eye. Physi- cian to Imperial German Consulate, Chicago; consulting oculist to St. Joseph's Hosp. ; at- tending oculist to German Hosp. Mem. Chi- cago Ophthalmological Soc, A.M.A., German Med. Soc, Germanistic Soc. Catholic Club: Germania. Residence: 562 Arlington PI. Office: Republic Bldg. ABBBITETHT, Albert Jones, mfr.; see Vol. 1905. ABBAHAU, Julius, mfr.: born Barwalde, Pom, Germany, Aug. 29, 1859; son Philip and Wllhelmina Abraham; ed. pub. schools of Ger- many; married Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 6, 1887, Julia Stein; 1 daughter: Lucille. Came from Germany to Chicago in 1884 and with his brother engaged in the mfr. of knit goods, be- coming vice-pres. Phyllis Knitting Co. in 1889, with which remained until 1906, since which time has been pres. Marathon Underwear Co. Republican. Mason. Recreations: walking and reading. Residence: 4609 Maiden St. Office: 1632 N. Halsted St. * ABB A K A MSOW, IVanrentins Q., clergyman; see Vol. 1905. ABT, Isaac Arthur, physician; born Wil- mington, 111., Dec. 18, 1867; son Levi and Hen- rietta (Hart) Abt; ed. in Chicago pub. schools and prepared for college at Univ. of Chicago: entered Johns Hopkins Univ., and completed preliminary medical course in 1889; grad. from Chicago Med. Coll., 1891; interne Michael Reese Hosp.. 1891-3; post-grad, work in Vienna and Berlin, 1893-4; married Chicago, Aug. 20. 1897, Lena Rosenberg; children: Arthur Frederick. Lawrence Edward. Specialist in diseases of children; was prof, of diseases of children at Northwestern Univ. Woman's Med. School until it went out of existence; formerly asso. prof, diseases of children, Rusli Med. Coll.; prof, dis- eases of children, Northwestern Univ. Med. School since 1909: attending physician, dis- eases of children, Michael Reese and Cook Co. hosps. ; consulting physician to Provident Hosp., Hosp. for Crippled Children, Jackson Park San- itarium, Chicago Orphan Asylum. Mary Thomp- son Hosp. and Evanston Hosp. Mem. Am. Pe- diatric Soc, Am. Med. Assn.. Chicago Med. Soc, Chicago Pediatric Soc, etc Has written many monographs on subjects relating to dis- eases of children. Residence: 4326 Vincennes Av. Office: 32 N. State St. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOAN8 ACKEBT, Charles H., railway official; born Dutchess Co., N.Y.. Feb. 19, 1856; common school edn. Began ry. service as a telegraph operator, 1872, filling various positions until becoming gen. mgr. Iowa Central Ry., 1888-93; gen. mgr. Elgin, .foliet & Eastern Ry., 1893-9; pres. and gen. mgr. same road and of Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern Ry., 1899-1901; gen. mgr. Mobile & Ohio R.R., Mar. 1901-Mar. 1902; gen. mgr.. Mar. 1902-Apr. 1905, 4111 vice-pres.. 1905-10, Southern Ry.; vice-pres. in charge of operation C.&A., Toledo, St. Louis & Western, la. Central, and Minneapolis & St. Louis rys., since Jan. 1910. Residence: Blackstone Hotel. Office: 925 Railway Exchange. ACXIiE'S', ILemnel BL, lawyer; born Alle- gheny, Pa., Nov. 22, 1857; son Mahlon F. and Selena A. (Hammond) Ackley; A. B., Western Univ. of Pa., 1879. Reporter, correspondent, etc., of Pittsburg Commercial Gazette and other Pittsburg papers, 1879-83; LL.B., Univ. of Mich., 1885; married Racine, Wis., 1891, Ag- nes V. Brett: children: Lila F., Laura E., Lem- uel M. Admitted to bar in 1885: came to Chi- cago, 1887, and since actively engaged in prac- tice. Editor Third Edition of Brandt on Sure- tyship. Republican. Mem. of Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. Residence: 3812 N. 40th Av., Irving Park. Office: 153 N. Dearborn St. ASAM, Alexander Bmce, merchant; born Dunfermline. Fifeshire, Scotland, July 2, 1839; son Alexander and Bruce (Wilson) Adam; ed. schools of Dunfermline; married Boston, July 16, 1868, Alice Nash; 1 daughter: Elizabeth Bruce (Mrs. H. H. Shearson). Began business career as dry goods clerk, serving apprentice- ship of five years in Dunfermline, followed by two years in retail store in Glasgow; came to Boston in 1859 from Scotland and entered the dry goods firm of Hogge, Brown & Taylor; came to Chicago in 1864 and entered the em- ploy of Keith, Faxon & Co., wholesale milli- nery, which dissolved in 1867; then with O. R. Keith & Co., in same line, until 1879, being a partner in that firm from 1870 until, in 1884, the firm of Edson Keith & Co., wholesale mil- linery, was founded, in which he was a partner until 1896; and since the present corporation of Edson Keith & Co. was organized, Jan. 1, 1897, has been its pres. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Calumet, South Shore Country. Rec- reation.s: travel, reading. Residence: 2249 Cal- umet Av. Office: 24 S. Michigan Av. ADAMICX, austave Hattenlianer, druggist and chemist; born Bloomington, 111., Sept. 22, 1863; son Adolph and Augusta (Hattenhauer) Adamick; ed. pub. schools, Peru, 111.; Ph.G., School of Pharmacy, Northwestern Univ., 1887; married Peru, 111., Sept. 22, 1890, Rose Schley; 1 daughter: Margaret Hay. Began as a clerk for A. D. Murray, dry goods, Peru; a year later became clerk in the drug store of Dr. R. A. Smith, and was also appointed asst. postmas- ter, his employer being postmaster of Peru; then in drug store of R. C. Hattenhauer, where he greatly enlarged his knowledge of phar- macy, and after a course in pharmacy at North- western Univ. went into business for self at LaSalle, 111., in 1887, continuing for 6 years; after that was traveling salesman for John Wyeth & Co., Philadelphia, and in 1900 was elected to present position as pres. of the A. Arend Drug Co., druggists, pharmacists and mfrs. of Kumyss. Mem. Am. Pharmaceutical Assn. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason, K.T. Club: Hamilton. Recreations: hunting and fishing. Residence: The Lessing Apts. Of- fice: 190 W. Madison St. ADAMS, Abljott Iilvenuore, real estate; de- ceased; see Vol. 1905. ADAMS, Alliert Hamilton, patent lawyer; born Jacksonville, 111., Sept. 14, 1863; son Charles H. and Elvira (Hamilton) Adams; ed. Chicago pub. schools and Union Coll. of Law; married Elk Grove, 111., Aug. 30, 1888, Carrie Allen; one son: Howard Allen. Admitted to bar, 1885, and has since made a specialty of patent law; mem. firm of Bond, Adams, Pick- ard & Jackson since 1890 (successors of West & Bond, established 1863). Mem. Patent Law Assn. Clubs: Law, Oak Park, Chicago Athletic. Residence: 225 Wesley Av., Oak Park, 111. Of- fice: Monadnock Blk. ADAMS, Asa O-rant, lawyer; born Sunbeam, Mercer Co., 111., Feb. 11, 1868; son Samuel and Clarissa (Kean) Adams; ed. Buda (111.) high school; LL.B., Chicago Coll. of Law, 1897; mar- ried Rockford, 111., June 14, 1894, Lucy Hart- well; one son: Wlnfleld Hollister. Learned jew- eler's trade in Buda, III., and afterward fol- lowed that business with Giles Bros., Chicago, for ten years, until took up study of law; ad- mitted to bar, 1897, and since in practice in Chicago. Justice of the peace of the Town of Lake, May 1903 to Dec. 1, 1906. Republican. Mason, 32, Kilwinning Lodge, Normal Park Chapter R.A.M., Englewood Commandery, Shrine; also Imperial Council Tribe of Ben Hur, Royal League. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Englewood Men's. Residence: 6427 Harvard Av. Office: 76 W. Monroe St. ADAMS, Benjamin Steams, western lands; born Fort Dodge, la., Dec. 27, 1877; son John Quincy and Frances Cornelia (Smith) Adams; grad. Phillips Acad., Andover, Mass., 1896; A.B., Yale Univ., 1900; married Docela Weaver Clarke, of Creston, la., Oct. 30, 1901. Has been engaged in handling western lands from Chi- cago since 1900. Vice-pres. Adams & Denmead Co., Marshalltown, la.; treas. Coast Line Land Co. (Three Forks, Mont.), Adams Investment Co. (Marshalltown, la.). Republican. Episco- palian. Club: University. Residence: 730 Buena Av. Office: 613 Railway Exchange. ADAMS, Charles, pliysician; born Northamp- tonshire, England, May 29, 1847; son John and Elizabeth (Clarke) Adams; ed. Wellingborough, Eng., until 10 years old, when came with par- ents to Milwaukee, Wis., where continued stud- ies; came to Chicago, 1861; became bookkeeper to his father in live stock business until 1869; then became student in Hahnemann Med. Coll., 1872; spent a year in hosp. as house surgeon, then studied in London, returning to Chicago, 1873; married 1st, 1875, Mary, daughter of Thomas S. Curtis, of Wellingborough, Eng. (she died, 1888); 1 son: Cuthbert C. ; married 2d, 1889, Mrs. Elizabeth (Mitchell) Gaylord, widow of Henry Gaylord and daughter of W. H. Mitchell, vice-pres. of the 111. Trust & Sav- ings Bank. Engaged in general practice of medicine in Chicago, 1873-96, exclusively in surgery since 1896; received degree of M.D., (id ciindem gradum. Rush Med. Coll., 1898. Prof, surgical pathology, Hahnemann Medical Coll., 1873-5; prof, principles and practice of surgery, Chicago Homeopathic Coll., 1875-84; consulting surgeon to Chicago Nursery and Half-Orphan Asylum, the Evanston and St. Joseph's Hosps. Was surgeon-major for nearly 15 years of 1st 111. Inf.; maj. and brigade surgeon, U.S.V., 1898; It. -col. and asst. surgeon-general, I.N.G.; now surgeon-general, I.N.G. ; apptd. 1st It. U.S.A. Med. Reserve Corps, Feb. 1911. Mem. Assn. of Military Surgeons of the United States, Illinois Med. Soc, Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Surgical Soc. Chicago Acad, of Sciences; fel- low Royal Microscopical Soc. of London. Clubs: Chicago Literary, Caxton, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Residence: 15 Walton PI. OfHce: Reliance Bldg. ADAMS, Charles Richards, architect; de- ceased; see Vol. 1905. ADAMS, Cornelius Bollin, lawyer; born Wash- ington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1856; son Cornelius Bull Adams (of Fairfield, Conn.) and Martha B. (Loomis) Adams, daughter of General Lewis Loomis, of Colebrook, N.H. ; grad. Dr. Han- THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS son's Classical Inst., Waterville, Me., 1877, fol- lowed by 1 year in the Univ. at Lewiston, Me., 1878-9; married Colebrook, N.H., Sept. 17, 1883, Myrtle Heath. On leaving school in 1879 came to Chicago; spent 1 year in office of H. S. and F. S. Osborn and then removed to Oshkosh, Wis., where was admitted to Wis. bar; re- turned to Chicago, 1881; admitted to 111. bar, 1882, and has since been engaged in general practice of law in Chicago. Republican. Mason, K.P. Residence: Maywood, 111. Office: 154 W. Randolph St. ADAMS, Cyrus Hall, retired Board of Trade merchant; born Kerr's Creek, Rockbridge Co., Va., Feb. 21, 1849; son Hugh and Amanda (Mc- Cormick) Adams; mother was daughter of Robert McCormick; ed. Chicago public schools and old Univ. of Chicago; married Chicago, Sept. 26, 1878, Emma J., daughter of Lyman Blair; one son: Cyrus H., Jr. Entered employ of Cyrus H. McCormick & Co., 1867; became member of the firm of McCormick, Adams & Co. in 1871, and head of the firm of Cyrus H. Adams & Co., 1883; retired from business, owing to ill health, 1889. During period, 1871- 89, was mem. of the Arbitration Com., mem. of the Appeals Com. and a dlr. of the Board of Trade. Was dir. Nat. Bank of America. Inde- pendent Democrat. Presbyterian. Trustee Mc- Cormick Theological Seminary; was member Board of Governors, Presbyterian Hosp. for a number of years; governing mem. Art Inst, of Chicago. Clubs: Union League, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Recreations: golf and lit- erature. Residence: 711 Rush St. Office: 313 Postal Telegraph Bldg. ADAMS, CyruB Hall, Jr., attorney at law; born Chicago, July 30, 1881; son Cyrus Hall and Emma J. (Blair) Adams; A.B., Princeton Univ., 1903; LL.B., Northwestern Univ. Sch. of Law, 1906; married Mary S. Shumway, of Chi- cago, June 19, 1906. Admitted to the 111. bar, 1906, and since actively engaged in practice at Chicago. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Chi- cago Bar Assn. Clubs: University, Saddle and Cycle. Residence: 121 E. Huron St. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. ADAMS, Edward Shields, commission mer- chant and broker; born Chicago, Dec. 12, 1859; son Hugh and Amanda (McCormick) Adams; ed. (Chicago pub. schools, Allen Acad., West Newton, Mass.; Cornell Univ.; married Chicago, Apr. 15, 1895, Amie Irwin. Began business life as bookkeeper for the firm of McCormick & Adams (successor of Cyrus H. McCormick & Co.), and later became a partner in the firm of Cyrus H. Adams & Co.; finally, with Edward M. Samuel, succeeding to the business in 1888 vmder the firm name of Adams & Samuel, and since Jan. 1910 as Edward S. Adams Co., bro- kers. Mem. Chicago Board of Trad and Chi- cago Stock Exchange. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, Uni\'ersity, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Residence: 810 Tower Ct. Office: 314 Postal Telegraph Bldg. ADAMS, Elmer Haney, lawyer; born New Windsor, 111., Sept. 22, 1870; son Samuel and Clarissa (Kean) Adams; LL.B., Chicago Coll. of Law, 1892; married Leona Worster, of Chicago, Feb. 21, 1894; children: Stanley Benning and Thornton Shaw. Actively engaged in practice at Chicago since 1893; member law firm of Ad- ams, Bobb & Adams since 1910; dir. Railway Exchange Bank, and Gardner Mill Co. Repub- lican. Congregationalist. Mem. Am. Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Mason, Oriental Consistory, Evanston Com- mandery K.T., Medinah Temple Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Union League, Mid-Day, Chicago Ath- letic, Glen View Golf. Residence: 1236 Forest Av., Evanston, 111. Office: 1124, 76 W. Monroe Street. ADAMS, Francis, formerly Judge and presid- ing Judge Appellate Court of Cook Co. Ad- dress: 1424 Adams St. ADAMS, Oteoxge, mfrs.' agent in Iron and steel; born Buffalo, N.Y., June 22, 1858; son William and Sarah (McDougall) Adams; ed. pub. schools of Buffalo, N.Y., and in Bryant & Stratton Business Coll. until 1871, followed by a practical training in the steel business; mar- ried Minnie Haynes, of Chicago, Aug. 17, 1881; children: Claude (now deceased), Mont and Harry. Entire business career has been in the iron and steel business and since 1881 he has been a resident of Chicago; since 1894 has been Chicago mgr. for Houghton & Richards of Bos- ton, handling their famous Styrian steels for tool-making and the Farnley "Best Yorkshire" iron. Republican. Recreation: motor boating. Residence: 1652 Congress St. Summer Resi- dence: Lake Side Resort, Mich. Office: 53-55 S. Clinton St. ADAMS, Q-ecrgre Everett, lawyer; born Keene, N.H., June 18, 1840; son Benjamin Franklin and Louise Ruth (Redington) Adams; attended school at Keene, N.H. ; family removed to Chi- cago, 1853; prepared for coll. at Phillips Exe- ter Acad.; A.B., Harvard, 1860; LL.B., Dane Law School, Harvard, 1865; during war served a short time as mem. of Battery A, 111. Arty.; married Adele Foster, of Chicago, Nov. 30, 1871; children: Isabel F. (Mrs. Mason Bross), Margaret. Admitted to bar, 1865, and engaged in practice in Chicago, 1867; mem. 111. Senate, 1881; resigned, 1883; mem. 48th to 51st Con- gresses, 1883-91; served on banking, currency and Judiciary committees. Republican. Mem. Board of Overseers of Harvard Univ., 1892- 1904; trustee Newberry. Library and of Field Museum; mem. Chicago Board of Education; pres. Chicago Orchestral Assn. for 6 years. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, University, Mar- quette, Onwentsia, Harvard. Residence: 350 Belden Av. Office: The Temple. ADAMS, Harry Cobnm, coal merchant; born Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 3, 1858; son Henry E. and Sarah (Coburn) Adams; ed. public school of Bucyrus, O. ; married Chicago, May 22, 1884, Sarah J. Robinson. Was for 3 years engaged in railroad work in Columbus, O., before mov- ing to Chicago in 1880; then was mgr. of the Chicago branch of the Turney & James Co., until May, 1898, when he joined in the organi- zation of The Jones & Adams Coal Co., of which is vlce-pres. ; also dir. in several other companies. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Au- tomobile. Recreation: motoring. Residence: 568 E. 51st St. Office: Steger Bldg. ADAMS, Henry Ethelbert, asst. treas. Am. Radiator Co.; born Sandwich, 111., May 29, 1868; son J. Phelps and Mary Bralnard (Phelps) Ad- ams; ed. pub. schools of Sandwich, prep. dept. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, 111., and student Northwestern Univ., 1884-6; married Mary A. Havlland, of Pequannlng, Mich., Aug. 14, 1889; 2 children: Florence Havlland, Phelps Havl- land. Began with Sandwich (111.) Mfg. Co. in 1887, and was asst. treas., 1892-4; came to Chi- cago and with others organized the Ideal IBoiler Co. of which was treas. until 1897; mem. firm of Adams & Jones, house heating apparatus, Boston, 1897, and remained there until 1903 when returned to Chicago and became Identi- fied with Am. Radiator Co. of which has been asst. treas. since 1904; also treas. Norwall Mfg. Co., Chicago, and dir. Sandwich (111.) Mfg. Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason (K.T. ); mem. Sigma Chi. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, South Shore Country; also Walloon Country (Walloon Lake, Mich.). Recreations: golf and motor boating. Residence: 934 E. 45th St. (Summer Residence: Walloon Lake, Mich.) Office: 816 S. Michigan Av. ADAMS, James Alonzo, clergyman; born Ash- land Co., O., May 21, 1842; son John and Sarah Deardorff (Funk) Adams; served In Co. D, 69th THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 111. Vols., 1S62; A.B.. Knox Coll., Galesburg, 111., 1867, A.M., 1S70 (D.D., 1899); grad. Union Theol. Sem., New York, 1870; married Emma A. Maunder, of Kewanee, 111., Dec. 24, 1873. Stated supply Marshfleld, Mo., 1870-1; prof. In Straight Univ., New Orleans. 1875-7; editor Dal- las (Tex.) Daily Commercial, 1877-80; ordained Congl. ministry, 1880; pastor Plymouth Ch., St. Louis, 18S0-6, Millard Av. Ch., Chicago, 1887-8, Warren Av. Ch., Chicago, 1889-95; editorial writer, 1887-1903, editor-in-chief since Sept. 15, 1903. The Advance; author of the "Grapho" articles. Del. Internat. Congl. Council, London, 1891, and to several nat. councils. Author of 2 books; also tracts on Christian Science and Di- visive Theology. Residence: 3316 Calumet Av. Office: 708 E. 40th St. ATXnVTS, Jolin Benjamin, grain merchant; born Chicago, May 4, 1853; son Benjamin and Frances Cotton (Blaney) Adams; grad. Chica- go High School. 1870; A.B., Williams Coll., 1874: married Chicago, Sept. 20, 1883, Olive Evangeline White; 1 daughter: Olive Lida. On local staff Chicago Evening Journal, as report- er and asst. city editor, 1874-83; since 1883 grain merchant on Chicago Board of Trade. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, South Shore Country, Homewood Country. Rec- reation: reading. Residence: 5477 Cornell Av. Office: 55 Board of Trade. ADAMS, John Qnincy, operator in lands and loans; born Troy. Vt., June 16, 1848; son Ben- jamin S. and Susan Smith (Pierce) Adams; ed. at Grand River Inst., Austinburg, O. ; B.S., Ce- dar Valley Seminary, Osage, la., 1868; mar- ried Albion, la., Dec. 23, 1874, Frances C. Smith; 1 son: Benjamin S. Began business career in 1869 as deputy county auditor, Mitchell Co., la., 1 year; traveling salesman 10 years; mem. Griffin & Adams, bankers, Spencer, la., 10 years; since 1892 identified with large transactions in lands and loans, and since May, 1902, pres. of the Adams & Denmead Co., dealing in western lands and mortgage loans on the security of western farms. Also pres. Coast Line Land Co., of Three Forks, Mont., Adams Investment Co., of Marshalltown. la. Republican. Mason, K.T., Shriner. Club: Chicago Athletic. Home: Oko- boji, la. Residence: Hyde Park Hotel. Office: Railway Exchange. ASAKS, Jolin Bussell, broker; born Boston, Feb. 2, 1850; son William H. and Jeannette R. (Bliss) Adams; ed. pub. and private schools of NeW England; married Chicago, June 25, 1874, Ella D. Hackett: children: John Hackett, Alice Montgomery (Mrs. Joseph L. Gunsaulus), Le Baron. Laurence Russell. After leavin" school went to Cal., was chiefly engaged with "Wells- Fargo Co.'s Express, 1865-71; returned to New York, 1871, and was connected with butter and cheese business; came to Chicago. Jan. 1, 1873, and was with J. W. Doane & Co., coffees; then of Cobb & Adams, foreign dried fruits, and later in same business alone until 1S96, when became connected with Porter Bros. Co.; in Sept. 1903 established present firm of John R. Adams & Co., dried fruits, nuts. etc. Clubs: Chicago, Glen View; also Cosmos (San Fran- cisco). Recreation: golf. Residence: 1360 N. State St. Office: 224 N. Wabash Av. ADAMS, Joseph, live stock commn.. land and lumber; born Wellingborough, Northampton- shire, Eng., Oct. 28, 1851; son John and Eliza (Clarke) Adams; ed. Chicago High School; aft- erward studied with private tutors and Chicago Coll. of Law; married Chicago, Oct. 17, 1896, Edith Almy. Entered employ of Adams & Eld- redge, Union Stock Yards, May 2, 1866; Apr. 1887 entered partnership with father until lat- ter's death, Oct. 30, 1889, then with brother. George J., continued business as John Adams & Sons; some years later admitted A. W. Kitch- in to partnership under present firm style of John Adams' Sons & Kitchln. Vice-pres. Chi- cago Live Stock Exchange, 1908-10. Independ- ent in politics. Member Citizens' Assn. of Chi- cago, Municipal Voters' League, Civil Service Reform Assn., of New York, Am. Hist. Assn., Am. Forestry Assn., Municipal Art League, Civ- ic Federation, Bureau of Justice, Public Art League; dir. 111. Humane Soc. ; life mem. Art Inst.; trustee Chicago Orchestral Assn. Clubs: Chicago, Caxton, Chicago Literary, Saddle and Cycle. One of original board of governors and sec. for 15 months of Chicago Athletic Assn. Residence: Lakota Hotel. Office: Union Stock Yards. ADAMS, Mllwatd, theatre mgr.; born Lex- ington. Ky., Jan. 6. 1857; son Samuel L. (sur- geon U.S.A.) and Mary J. Adams; ed. public schools; married Florence James, of Boston, Aug. 23, 1883. Lived at Lebanon, O., 1861-5, Dan- ville, Ind., 1865-9; employe Wilson Bros., Chi- cago, 1871; mgr. Central Music Hall, Chicago, 1879-87; mgr. Chicago Auditorium, 1887-1910. Consul of Siam at Chicago since 1906; acting consul-gen. of Greece, Oct. 1908-Nov. 1909. Dec- orations: Cross Legion of Honor (France), 1900; Order of Leopold (Belgium), 1904; Comdr. Merit Industrial (Portugal), 1905; Colonial Or- der of Nichan Iftikhar of Tunis (France), 1906; Knight Golden Cross (Greece), 1909. Club: Chi- cago. Address: Chicago Club. ADAMS, Nathaniel Holder, physician: born Lexington, O., Jan. 14, 1871; son Amos S. and Elizabeth S. (Holder) Adams; attended com- mon and high schools of Mansfield, O. ; Ph.M., Chicago Coll. of Pharmacy, 1890; M.D., North- western Med. Coll., 1896; married Clara R. Mel- chert, of Chicago, June 2. 1900; 1 son: Nathaniel H., Jr. Specializes in diseases of the nervous system; professor nervous dLseases, med. dept., Loyola Univ. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc, III. Med. Soc, Am. Med. Assn., The Therapeutic Club. Republican. Congregationalist. Residence: 3819 W. Adams St. Offices: 2257 W. Madison St. and 108 N. State St. ADAMS, Bobert H., agent for rolling mill cor- poration; born Chatham, Ont., July 29, 1871; son Robert and Marion (Ronald) Adams; ed. high school, Chatham, to 1S87; married Chi- cago, June 6, 1900, Anna Louise Stewart; one son: Robert H., Jr. After leaving school, 1887, went to Detroit and entered the employ of the Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills as clerk, remaining there until 1890, when he came to Chicago and was salesman in the Chicago branch of the same company until 1892; since then western sales agent and mgr. of the Chi- cago branch. Mason. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Colonial. Recreation: yachting. Residence: 5715 Monroe Av. Office: 323 W. Lake Street. ADAMS, Samuel, lawyer; born Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1871; son Charles True and Emma S. Adams; prep. edn. at Univ. School, Chicago; A. B., Harvard Univ., 1892; studied at Harvard Law School and Northwestern Univ. Law School, graduating, LL.B., from latter, 1893; married Belleville, 111., May 20, 1899, Louise Koerner; 1 son: Charles True. Admitted to 111. bar, 1893; was of law firm of Bancroft & Ad- ams; mem. of firm of Adams & Candee since July 1, 1908. Prof, of law in Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1901-9. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. and of Legal and Law clubs. Clubs: Uni- versity. City, Harvard, Mid-Day. Recreation: automobiling. Residence: 48 E. Elm St. Office: Monadnock Blk. ADAMS, Spencer !., lawyer; born Skaneate- les, N.Y., June 12, 1870; son of Emerson and Annette (Austin) Adams; attended pub. schools 12 years: A.B.. Cornell Univ.. 1S93; LL.B., Yale Univ., 1895. Admitted to N.Y. bar, Feb. 7, 1896, to 111. bar. same year; entered law office of Thomas Dent and later associated with David B. Lyman; in practice of law in Chicago on his own account since 1S99. Pres. Cornell Alumni 6 THE BOOK OP CHICAGOANS Assn. of Chicago, 1909; member Chicagro Law Inst., Legal Club. Republican. Clubs: Univer- sity, City (sec, 1910). Residence: 1254 N. State St. Office: Cliicago Title & Trust Bldg. ADAMS, William Orant, lawyer; born Rock- ford, 111., Feb. 1, 1867; son Samuel H. and Ade- laide (Grinnell) Adams; grad. Genesee Wesley- an Sem., Lima, N.Y., 1884; Univ. of Michigan, 1884-9, first three years in literary dept. and last two in law dept., graduating, LL.B., 1889; married Oak Park, 111., June 24, 1896, Helen A. Lumbard; children: Adelaide M., Marjorie H. Since 1890 actively engaged in practice of law; devoted mainly to railroad law has been atty. for the Northwestern Elevated R.R. Co., Union Elevated R.R. Co., and Chicago & Oak Park El- evated R.R. Co., since 1899. Also dir. Chicago & Oak Park Elevated R.R. Co. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Club: Hamilton. Resi- dence: 517 N. Euclid Av., Oak Park, 111. Office: 69 W. Washington St. ASAKS, William Porter, mfr. ; born Cam- bridgeport, Mass., Dec. 26, 1863; son Samuel Porter and Caroline VV. (Davis) Adams; (New England ancestry, distantly related to President Adams' family) ; grad. Adelphi Coll., Brooklyn, N.Y., 1883; married June, 1889, Mary Josephine Cook (died Feb. 11, 1895); 1 child: Edna; mar- ried 2d, Oak Park, 111., Mar. 16, 1897, Maud Prescott; 1 child: Dorothy. Began business ca- reer in fall of 1884, with H. W. Johns Mfg. Co.. New York; came to Chicago, 1886, and worked for father's firm of Adams & Adams, changed, 1888, to Adams & Adams Mfg. Co., of which was vlce-pres. Established, Jan. 1890, Adams Paint & Oil Co., which was changed in March 1890 to Adams & Elting Co., mfrs. of paint spe- cialties, of which he is pres. Was mem. of 23d Regt. Cadet Corps. Brooklyn, N.Y. ; 1st It. 13th Regt. Corps. Brooklyn, N.Y. ; col. Order of the Old Guard, Chicago. Mem. Sons of Revolution, S.A.R., Soc. War of 1812, Mass. Soc. Repub- lican. Congregationalist. Pres. 111. Commn. of Perry's Victory Centenary (mem. exec. com. in- terstate bd. of commrs.). (jiubs: Chicago Ath- letic. Hamilton (life mem.). South Shore Coun- try (Chicago), Commercial (Minneapolis), Cres- cent Athletic (Brooklyn). Recreations: fishing and hunting. Residence: 1437 E. 72d PI. Office: 726 Washington Boul. ASCOCX, Albert William, jeweler; deceased; see Vol. 1905. ASCOCX, Edrntind, patent lawyer; born War- ren Co., 111., 1854: son Joseph W. and Marv (McMurtry) Adcock; A.B., Eureka (111.) Coll., 1871; LL.B., Union Coll. of Law, Chicago; mar- ried Bessie B. Nicholes, of Chicago, Oct. 5. 1882; 1 daughter: Edith (Mrs. George I. Haight). Ad- mitted to the 111. bar, 1878; now mem. law firm of Munday, Evarts, Adcock & Clarke. Demo- crat. Clubs: Union League, South Shore Coun- try, Homewood Country. Residence: 1459 As- bury Av., Evanston, 111. Office: 907 Marquette Building, ADCOCK, Edmund David, lawyer; born Galcs- burpr. 111., Apr. 29, 1877; son William and Mary J. (Henderson) Adcock; A.B., Knox Coll., Gales- burg. 111., 1898; LL.B., Nortliwestern Univ. Law School. 1902; married Creston, la., Aug. 31, 1905, May Rex. Admitted to 111. bar, 1902; as- sociated with Otis H. Waldo 1902-4; mem. law firm of Wood & Fyfte, now Fyffe & Adcock. Democrat. Club: Homewood. Residence: 5410 Cornell Av. Office: N.Y. Life Bldg. ADDINGTOIT, Keene Harwood, lawyer; born Baltimore, Md., Mar. 3, 1874; son James D. and Emma A. (Martin) Addington; ed. private scliools, Norfolk, Va.. Norfolk Mil. Acad, and Chicago Coll. of Law: married Chicago. June 26. 1901, Florence E. La Victoire; 2 children: Florence Elizabetli, James Roland. Came to Chicago from Norfolk. Va.. June 1890: was in law office of John T. Richards; admitted to bar. Mar. 3, 1895; mem. firm of Richards & Adding- ton, 1 year; then of Mitchell & Addington, 4 years; since 1900, with W. Clyde Jones in law firm of Jones & Addington, and, jointly witli Mr. Jones, is official reporter of the Appellate Courts of Illinois, and also, jointly with him, in authorship of the Supplements of the Annotated Statutes of 111.; also Notes of 111. and Appellate Court Reports (15 volumes). Republican. Ma- son. Clubs: Hamilton, University, Chicago Ath- letic. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Residence: 5729 Kenmore Av. Office: 105 W. Monroe St. ASE, Oeortre, author; born Kentland, Ind., Feb. 9, 1866; son John and Adaline (Bush) Ade; B.S., Purdue Univ., 1887; unmarried. Newspa- per work in Lafayette, Ind., 1887-90; on Chicago Record, 1890-1900. Del. Rep. Nat. Conv., 1908. Trustee Purdue Univ. since 1908. Grand consul Sigma Chi Fraternity, 1909. Author: Artie; Pink Marsh; Doc Home; Fables in Slang; More Fables; The Girl Proposition, 1902; People You Knew, 1903; Breaking Into Society, 1903; True Bills. 1904; In Pastures New, 1906; The Slim Princess, 1907; Old Stories Done Over, 1907. Plays: The Sultan of Sulu, 1902; Peggy from Paris, 1903; The County Chairman, 1903; The Sho-Gun, 1904; The College Widow, 1904; The Bad Samaritan, 1905; Just Out of College, 1905; Marse Covington, 1906; Mrs. Peckham's Ca- rouse, 1906; Father and the Boys, 1907; The Fair Co-Ed, 1908; The Old Town, 1909; U.S. Minister Bedloe, 1910. Home: Hazelden Farm, Brook, Ind. Address: Chicago Athletic Club. ADKHTSOIT, see also Atkinson. ADKHTSON, Elmer Williams, lawyer; born East Enterprise, Switzerland Co., Ind., Nov. 28, 1844; son Samuel and Jane (McHenry) Adkin- son; A.B., Hillsdale (Mich.) Coll., 1868; studied law in office of his brother at Lawrenceburg, Ind.; married Chicago, 1870, Ella R. Magee; children: Henry M., Laura R. Admitted to bar at Lawrenceburg, Ind., Nov. 1868; practiced at Aurora, Ind., 1869-73; since then in Chicago. Member of firm of Magee, Oleson & Adkinson, 1873-7, Magee & Adkinson, 1877-83; since then in practice alone. Atty. for Town of Lake two terms, 1883-4 and 1886-7. Republican. Mason, K.T. ; mem. Royal Arcanum and Royal League. Residence: 5540 Wentworth Av. Office: 167 W. Washington St. AD^ER, Abraham Kolm, architect; born Chi- cago. Sept. 13, 1873; son Dankmar and Dilah (Kohn) Adler; prep, education Chicago Manual Training School; B.S., Univ. of Mich.. 1894; un- married. Began architectural work in the office of his father, Dankmar Adler, 1894-1900, Treat & Adler, 1900-1902; since then, consulting ar- chitect and engineer in reinforced concrete. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Country. Residence: 4923 Michigan Av. Office: 1305, 203 S. Dearborn Street. ADKEB, Sidney, lawyer; born Chicago, June 13, 1871; son Joseph S. and Emma Adler; ed. Chicago public schools, and afterward studied law in offices; married Chicago, Sept. 24, 1895, Sara Sclioenbrun; children: Joseph, Irving. Ad- mitted to 111. bar, 1892; mem. firm of Adler, Lederer & Schoenbrun. Republican. Clubs: Standard, Chicago Automobile. Residence: 3840 Grand Boul. Office: Chamber of Commerce. ADOI^FHXTS, Philip, physician; born Berlin, Prussia. 1829: son Aaron and Isabella (Gold- schmidt) Adolphus; M.D., Univ. of Md., 1853; (honorary M.D., Rusli Med. College. Chicago, 1873); married Lebanon Springs, NY., Xyrissa M. Bates; 3 children: Norman P., Pliilip Sidney, Edah. Began practice of medicine in 1858; asst. surgeon U.S.A., serving during Civil War; med. inspector Board of Health of Chicago. 1866-73; attending physician, supt. and dir. Brainard Free Dispensary, 1868-73; attending piiysician, financial supt., med. supt.. med. dir. and one of the directors of Central Free Dispensary, 1873-1902: lecturer on obstetrics, spring course. Rush Med. Coll., 1873; lecturer on clinical g.vn- THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS ecology, spi'ing course, same, 1875; clinical ad- junct to chair of gynecology, 1875-94. and clin- ical prof, of gynecology, 1894-1902, Rush Med. Coll.; attending gynecologist, 1886-9, consult- ing physician since 1893, Presbyterian Hosp. Mem. central com. and of the west division consulting com. of the charity organization, 1884-9; mem. west division consulting com. of the Bureau of Charities, 1892-1906. Mem. A.M. A. and state and local med. socs. Mem. Protes- tant Episcopal Church. Residence: 1639 Wash- ington Boul. ASOKFHVS, Wolfe, capitalist and mfr. ; born New York City; son Aaron and Belle Adolphus; ed. New York City; married Pittsburgh, 1880, Emma Hagan; 1 daughter: Ruth. Came to Chi- cago, 1875; established the firm of Boles & Ke- hoe, 1877; since the retirement of Mr. Boles the firm has been known as Kehoe & Co., mfg. con- fectioners, of which is proprietor; also sec. and treas. Collins Ice Cream Co.; vice-pres. and dir. Thompson-Reid Ice Cream Co.; dir. Old Chan- nel Mining Co. Member Chicago Assn. of Com- merce. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Kenwood, Edgewater Golf, Edgewater Country. Residence: 5554 Sheridan Rd. Office: 29 N. State St. ASSIT, ChaxleB C, broker; born Chicago, July 14, 1855; son James M. and Arville S. Ad- sit (father was Chicago's first banker); ed. old Chicago Univ. and at Cornell Univ.; married 1890, Mary B. Ashby, of Louisville, Ky. ; chil- dren: Charles C, Elizabeth. Beeran business ca- reer, 1877, with Merchants Loan & Trust Co., later becoming receiving teller Commercial Nat. Bank, and afterward paying teller Northwest- ern Nat. Bank until 1887; since then broker in stocks, bonds and investment securities. Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange (pre-s., 1897-8), N.Y. Stock Exchange. Clubs: Chicago, University, Union. Residence: 1322 Ritchie PI. OfBce: 224 S. LaSalle St. APFEI^D, Charles Ernest, insurance; born Stettin, Prussia, Mar. 10, 1843; son Carl Gottlieb and Louise Agnes (Dinse) Affeld; came to Chi- cago, Oct. 1847; attended Dearborn School and Bryant & Stratton Business Coll.; clerked in drug store 1 year and in law office of Arrington & Dent; enlisted in Battery B, 1st 111. Light Artillery, May 1861; served 3 years and 3 months; took active part in battles of Belmont, Fort Donelson. Shiloh, siege of Corinth, Haynes' Bluft, Arkansas Post, Champion Hills, siege of Vicksburg, Resaca, Dallas, Big Shanty, Kene- saw Mountain and all marches and engage- ments of 15th corps, until July 1864; then clerked in recruiting dept. of provost marshal's office until Apr. 1865; married Chicago, July 5, 186S, Helen Waite; children: Helen Emelia, Charles Ernest, Jr., William C, Olive L. Can- vasser for books and later kept books for pub- lishing house; insurance broker, 1868-71; sur- veyor for New York Underwriters' Agency, 1872-3; since 1873 mem. insurance firm of Wit- kowsky & .\ffeld. general agents for North- western states of Hamburg & Bremen Fire Ins. Co. Republican. Mem. George H. Thomas Post G.A.R. Mem. Chicago Board of Underwriters from its organization; mem. Chicago Board of Trade since 1873, Chicago Assn. of Commerce; trustee Academy of Sciences. Clubs: Union League, City, Germania Maennerchor. Recrea- tion: horticulture. Residence: 604 Diversey Parkway. Office: 29 S. LaSalle St. AQAR, James Scanlon, packer; born Chicago, May 17. 1864; son John and Ellen (Scanlon) Agar; ed. Lincoln (public) School, Chicago, to 1878; married Chicago, Sept. 15, 1887, Minnie A. Dye; children: Eleanor, Ruth, John, Louise, Kathryn. After leaving school was 5 vears in employ of Nat. Bank of 111. In 1885 formed firm of Agar Brothers (with William G. Agar), wholesale dealers in meats, until 1899. when consolidated with the Agar-Marshall Packing Co., under style of Agar Packing Co., of which has since been vice-pres. and treas.; also pres. Western Packing & Provision Co. Residence: 1316 Madison Park. Office: 3854 S. Morgan St. AOAS, John, packer; born Carlow Co., Ire- land, Oct. 3, 1838; son John and Mary (Hol- lingsworth) Agar; ed. by private tutor; married in Ireland, 1862, Ellen Scanlon; children: James S., William G., Woodbury S., John T., Ellen. Established in 1869 as a pork packer and sau- sage mfr.; now pres. Agar Packing Co. Resi- dence: 416 Arlington PI. Office: 310 N. Green Street. AGEE, Joseph Alvey, coal merchant; born Riverton. Sangamon Co., 111., May 12, 1866; son Joseph H. and Mary (Thrilkeld) Agee; ed. pub. schools; married Riverton, 111., Aug. 1899, Mol- lie C. Grubb; children: Robert E., Jesse A. Reared on farm and engaged in farming until 1890, when became connected with the Riverton Coal Co., of which is now vice-pres. and gen. mgr. ; since Oct. 1894, resident of Chicago. Also pres. and dir. Springfield Coal Mining Co. Re- publican. Mason (32). Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, South Shore Country, Chicago Auotombile. Recreation: golf. Residence: 3322 Michigan Av. Office: Old Colony Bldg. AO^ES, Oliver Oscar, lumber; born Plym- outh, Ind., July 15, 1869; son Morris and Mary (Snyder) Agler; ed. pub. schools of Ind.; mar- ried Plymouth, Ind., 1892, Bessie E. Steele; 1 daughter: Katharine. Began at Marshfleld, Wis., in office of the Upham Mfg. Co., 1887; came to Chicago, Dec. 1, 1893, and with Fred W. Upham engaged in wholesale hardwood lum- ber business, firm of Upham & Agler, in which continues. Republican. Mason (K.T.). Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Mid-Day; also Minneapolis (5lub, of Minneapolis. Office: 203 S. Dearborn St. AHKSWESE, Edward, merchant; born Wals- rode, Germany, May 2, 1855; son Henry and Dorothea (Meier) Ahlswede; ed. pub. schools; came to America, 1872; married Rosa Prinzing, Chicago, July 6, 1876; 8 children: Edward, Her- bert, Arthur, Ada, Roland, Ruth, Irving and Carl. Began active career as clerk for L. Klein, Chicago, and later became manager for J. W. Kindt; entered business for self, 1878, with E. A. Lange: became successor to the firm, 1884, and had 3 retail stores for several years; or- ganized the Globe Dept. Store, 1899; bought the entire interest, 1902. In 1910 organized the Ed. Ahlswede Co., of which is pres. Republican. Baptist; pres. German Baptist City Soc, Ger- man Western Baptist Assn.; treas. Old Peo- ple's Home Soc. Mem. Retail Merchants' Assn. ; also mem. Chicago Plan Commn. Club: City. Recreations: traveling, camping. Residence: 2029 Ewing PI. Offices: 2500-2508 W. North Av. AHBEHS, John Fanlaen, lawyer; born Ham- burg, Germany, Oct. 1, 1851; son Edward A. and Elizabeth M. Ahrens; family removed to U.S., 1855, settling in Davenport, la.; educated high schools; studied law in office of Gen. J. B. Leake, 1868; taught school: came to Chicago, 1872; married 1877, Fanny, daughter of Edward and Mary J. Hamblin. of Portland, Me.; chil- dren: Edith Louise (Mrs. Robert E. Kenyon), Leila M., Edward H.. John P., Jr. Admitted to 111. bar, June 7, 1873; deputy clerk Superior Clourt of Cook Co., 1873-5; engaged in law prac- tice since 1875; admitted to bar of U.S. Su- preme Court, 1882. Prof, of law of bailments, Chicago Law School. Mem. Chica.ero Bar Assn., Chicago Law Inst. Republican. Baptist. Ma son; mem. A.O.U.W., Royal Arcanum, Royal League. Nat. Union. Residence: 3218 Vernon Av. Office: 142 N. Dearborn St. AIKEir, William James, insurance; born Fay- etteville, Tenn., June 2. 1848; son Lorenzo Dow and Elizabeth (Foster) Aiken; ed. Dickinson College, Tenn.; married Madison. Jefferson Co.. Ind., Sallic E. Boyd; children: Florence B. and THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS Howard B. (both deceased). Entered Union army at 16 as private Co. G, 29tli 111. Infantry, serving 1864-5. Studied law, but never prac- ticed; returned to 111., 1867; was engaged in mercantile business in Kankakee, 111.; came to Chicago, May 1869, and engaged in commission business. In employ American Express Co., 1869-87, and was acting supt. of the company in Wis., with headquarters at Milwaukee; re- turned to Cliicago, March ISS.j, as chief clerk and asst. to gen. supt. of same company. Since August 1889, gen. mgr. Preferred Accident Ins. Co. Presbyterian. Mem. Columbia Post G.A.R.; Mason (32), Shriner. Club: Iljinois. Recrea- tions; fishing and hunting. Residence; 2150 Monroe St. Summer Residence; Lake Geneva, Wis. Office: The Rookery. AOrSILII!, James Stuart, clergyman ; born Ot- sego Co., N.Y., May 6, 1856; son William and Jeannette Ainslie; ed. pub. schools. Coopers- town, N.Y., Acad, and Cornell Univ.; graduat- ing, A.B. ; student at Yale Theol. Sem.; married Ithaca, N.Y., 1S83, Kate Hopkins; children: 3 boys, 3 girls. Settled in first pastorate at Og- densburg, N.Y., 1882-90; pastor Plymouth Church, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1890-1900; organized North Shore Congregational Church, Chicago, May 6, 1900, and has been its pastor since. Ad- dress: 910 Lawrence Av. AINSWOBTH, Franklin Fessenden, publish- er; born Boston, Sept. 5, 1856; son Joseph F. and Emeline Frances (Gilmore) Ainsworth; ed. Boston Latin School, and Polytechnic Inst, of Brooklyn; married Syracuse, N.Y., Oct. 20, 1881, Carrie Gilbert. Began business with Potter, Ainsworth & Co., publishers, 1873; remained with firm until its consolidation with firm of A. S. Barnes & Co., and later merged with Am. Book Co.; now with C. G. Ainsworth, in lirra of Ainsworth & Co., publishers of school books. Episcopalian. Trustee and treas. Western The- ol. Sem. and of Church Home for Aged Persons; treas. Board of Missions Diocese of Chicago; agent of the bishop of Chicago; treas. Diocese of Chicago; mem. board of trustees Endowment Fund Diocese of Chicago; vestryman of Grace Episcopal Church. Residence: 4432 Drexel Boul. Office: 629 S. Wabash Av. AISHTON, Blchard Henry, railway official; born Evanston, 111., June 2, 1860; son R. H. and E. Aishton; ed. Evanston pub. schools; mar- ried Rosa B. Whitbeck, of Tama, la., Oct. 11, 18S1. Entered ry. service, 1878, as axman engi- neer corps, C.&N.-W.Ry., with which has since been identified, in various duties until 1895; asst. supt., 1895-7; div. supt., 1897-9; gen. supt., 1899-1902; asst. gen. mgr., 1902-6; gen. mgr. lines east of the Mo. River, 1906-10, and vlce- pres. in charge of operation since Oct. 20, 1910. Clubs: Hamilton, Union League (Chicago), Ath- letic (Milwaukee), Evanston (Evanston). Resi- dence: Evanston, 111. Office: 226 W. Jackson Boulevard. A]OABASTEB, Jolin &ewl, school furniture; born Canandaigua, N.Y.. Jan. 10, 1870; son John, D.D. (late pastor Trinity M.E. Church, Chicago) and Harriet Ann (Bemish) Alabaster; ed. Indianapolis High School, Northwestern Acad., Evanston, 111.; Northwestern Univ., A.B., 1892; married Perris, Cal.. Nov. 7. 1901, Mary Elizabeth Plimpton (died Nov. 23, 1908); 2 sons: Lewis Plimpton and John Harlow. Since graduation has been connected with the Caxton Co., school furniture and supplies, of which he Is sec, treas. and managing dir. Dir. North- western Univ. Alumni Assn. Methodist. Re- publican. Clubs: University, Glen View, Evans- ton. Recreations: golf, photography. Residence: 719 Noycs St., Evanston, 111. Office: 629 S. Wa- bash Av. AtBATTOH, Henry Preston, sales mgr.; born Johnson Co., Mo., Oct. 9, 1869; son Jacob P. and Rebecca (Petry) Albaugh; removed with par- ents to Darke Co., O., when 6 years old; ed. Nat. Normal Univ., Lebanon, O. ; married Darke Co., O., Aug. 27, 1891, Carrie E. Sullenbarger; chil- dren: Forrest R., Hazen L., Kathryn R., Anthal K., Listen L., Merton V., David L. and Margaret E. Taught school 6 years; moved to North Manchester, Ind., 1896; salesman for Chicago firm, 1896-8; pres. Manchester Coll., North Man- chester, Ind., 1899-1900; moved to Chicago, 1900, and organized the corporation of Albaugh, Do- ver Co., mail order and mfg. business, of which was pres. 9 years. Republican; has taken active part in all campaigns since a voter; candidate for congress 4th district 1910. Gives some time to special work in sales management and busi- ness organization for large corporations, bal- ance of time in travel, lecture and political work. Residence: 2312 Marshall Boul. Office: 915 First Nat. Bank Bldg. AXBBIOHT, Adam Bmory, artist; born Green Co., Wis., Aug. 15, 1862; son Zachariah and Catherine (Kepler) Albright; ed. pub. schools of la.; student Art Inst, of Chicago, Pa. Acad, of Fine Arts, Phila., art schools at Munich, Germany, and Paris, France; married Clara A. Wilson, A.B., of St. Louis, Dec. 25. 1888; 3 sons: Lisle M. (student Northwestern Univ.), Ivan D. and Malvin M. Began painting at Chicago, 1889; specialty figures and countrv children; annual exhibitor in art museums all over U.S.; F. W. Grower prize, 1907, and Martin B. Cahn prize, 1908, Art Inst, of Chicago; picture pur- chased by City of St. Louis for permanent col- lection in City Art Museum, 1910. Mem. Am. Federation of Arts, Fellowship of the Pa. Acad, of Fine Arts, Chicago Soc. of Artists, Chicago Water Color Club. Address: Hubbard Woods, Illinois. AXBBO, Uerlln Zeno, physician, oculist; born Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Oct. 8, 1865; son Zeno and Mary A. (Clark) Albro; ed. high school, Pough- keepsie; M.D., Coll. of Phys. and Surg. (Colum- bia Univ.), New York, 1887; married Harriet M. Dimmick, of Cazenovia, N.Y., July 5, 1905. Began practice at Scranton, Pa., 1887; outdoor physician Scranton Poor Board, 1887-8; 1st It. asst. surgeon 13th Regt. N.G. Pa., 18S7-91; asst. prof, ophthalmology, Post-Grad. Med. School, Chicago, 1904-8; attending oculist and aurist. Provident Hosp., 1906-8; same. Practitioners' Hosp; clinical prof, ophthalmology. 111. Med. Coll. (Loyola Univ.), since 1908. Councillor-at- large Chicago Med. Soc, 1909-12, councillor, 1906-7, sec, 1908-9; mem. A.M.A., 111. State Med. Soc. Residence: 1252 W. 64th St. Office: Columbus Memorial Bldg. AASBIT, William Tracy, lawyer; born Pleas- anton, Decatur Co., la., Sept. 20, 1S70; son of William and Leah (Rock) Alden; Ph.B., North- western Univ., 1891, LL.B., 1893; unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1893; law clerk. Chicago, 1893- 5; mem. law firm of Wilber, Eldredge & Alden, 1895-9, Alden, Latham & Young, since Oct. 1, 1899. Member Am.. 111. and Chicago Bar assns.. Law Club, Legal Club, Sigma Chi (coll. frater- nity). Democrat. Clubs: University, Union League. Chicago Athletic, Iroquois. Calumet, Glen View Golf. Recreations: golf, racquet and swimming. Residence: Calumet Club. Office: 1104 Corn Exchange Bank Bldg. AKDEBUAZI', Frank Bogfers, tropical lands; born White Lake, Mich., Jan. 19, 1852; son of Major and Eliza Ann (Booth) Alderman; ed. in pub. schools of Fenton, Mich.; married Pontiac, Mich., June 13, 1872, Jennie Lillian Thurber. Began at 11 in the First Nat. Bank of Fenton; at 19 was cashier of a private bank at Grand Rapids, Mich.; in life ins. business until 1909, when became connected with the land business; organized in 1899 what is now the Cadillac Au- tomobile Co., Detroit; sec and treas. The Land Co. of North America, The iviescalapa Trans- portation & Development Co. Mason. Resi- dence: 817 Crescent PI. Office: 206 S. LaSalle Street. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS AIAIS, Arthur Taylor, real estate and trus- tee; born St. Albans, Vt., July 7, 1S60; son Judge Asa Owen and Mary (Taylor) Aldis; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., and special courses at Harvard Univ. and Harvard Law School; married Chicago, June 8, 1893, Mary Reynolds; one son: Arthur Graham. Mem. firm of Aldis & Co. (formerly Aldis, Aldis, North- cote & Co.) since firm was organized in 18SS. Independent Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, University, Onwentsia, Commercial Cliff l3wellers. Recreations: travel, books, pic- tures, drama and shrubs. Residence: Lake For- est, 111. Office: Monadnock Blk. AXDIS, Owen Franklin, lawyer; born St. Al- bans, Vt, June 6. 1853; son Judge Asa Owen and Mary (Taylor) Aldis; A.B., Yale Univ., 1874; studied law, Columbian Law School. Washington; married Leila Houghteling. of Chicago, 1878 (now deceased). Practiced law, 1877-90, when retired from active practice and became trustee of various estates; sr. mem. firm of Aldis & Co., real estate. Republican. Dir. Chicago Expn., 1893. Mem. various archse- ol. assns., etc. Clubs: Century, University (New York), Metropolitan (Washington), Chicago, Chicago Literary, Caxton, University (Chicago). Home; 77 Bellevue PI. Ofllce: Monadnock Blk. AXiDBICK, Benjamin Frank, clergyman ; born Wauseon, O., Jan. 29, 1863; son Joseph D. and Julia (Carter) Aldrich; Ph.B., Adrian (Mich.) Coll., 1893, Ph.M., 1895, Ph.D., 1898, D.D., 1909; married Bertha Yerkes; of Hersey, Mich., Aug. 8, 1889; children: Benjamin M., Margaret Enid, Baldwin Malcolm. Julian Carter. Ordained Con- gregational ministry, 1889; pastor Lansing, Pontiac, and Ypsilanti, Mich., 1889-1901, First Church, Aurora, 111., 1901-7, Lincoln Parle (now Wellington Av.) Church, Chicago, since 1907. Dir. Chicago City Missionary Soc. ; trustee Chi- cago Assn. of Congregational Churches, 111. Conf. Congregational Churches; chmn. advisory com. Chicago Assn. of Congregational Cliurch- es. Clubs: Apollos, Outlook. A founder of Mich. Alplia Mu Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Recreations: bookcraft and "the Hike." Residence: 619 Wellington Av. AKOBICH, Charles Henry, lawyer; born La- Grange Co., Ind.. Aug. 28, 1850; son Hamilton M. and Harriet (Sherwood) Aldrich; A.B., Univ. of Mich., 1875 (hon. A.M., 1893); married Oct. 13, 1875, Helen Roberts, of Steuben Co., Ind. Admitted to bar. 1876; practiced at Ft. Wayne, Ind., 1876-86, since at Chicago; solicitor-gen., U.S., 1892-3. Republican. Clubs; Union League, Automobile. Residence: 1632 Irving Park Boul. Office: Home Insurance Bldg. A^SBICH, Frederick Clement, broker; born Chicago, Sept. 12. 1862; son William and Anna M. (Howard) Aldrich; ed. pub. schools and Chi- cago Acad. ; married Gertrude Newell, of Keno- sha, Wis., June 5, 1890; 2 daughters: Anita and Helen. Began business career in grain commis- sion business in 1880; associated with Finley Barren & Co.. brokers, since Mar. 1909, and ad- mitted as general partner, Jan. 1, 1911. Mem. Chicago Bd. of Trade, Chicago Stock Exchange (dir.). Republican. Clubs: Chicago, University, Onwentsia. Recreations: golf and outdoor sports. Residence: Lake Forest, 111. Office: 1 Monadnofk Blk. AXDBICH, Ira Bolf, clergyman: born Rich- land Co., Wis.. Jan. 9. 1878; son Eber James and Ida (Jenkins) Aldrich; A.B., Morningside Coll., Sioux City, la., 1901; married Millie Ma- son, of Rock Rapids, la., Aug. 17, 1904; chil- dren: Rolf Mason, Helen Hope. Field agent Morningside Coll.. 1903; ordained deacon, 1906. elder. 1908, M.E. Church; pastor Hull, Superior and Hartley, la., 1904-7, Rupert, Ida., 1907-9, Asbury Church, Chicago, since 1909. Asst. treas. Northwest Iowa Conf., 1905-7; asst. sec. Ida. Conf.. 1907-9. Mem. Methodist Preachers' Meeting, Methodist Social Union, Chicago. Ma- son. Recreations: music, and fancy poultry. Residence: 3125 Parnell Av. AIiBXAirSEB, O-erard Uason, mfr.; born Brandenburg, Ky., Jan. 10, 1849; son Audrey Jackson and Lucy Atila (Washington) Alexan- der; ed. pub. schools; unmarried. Came to Chi- cago, 1869, and employed by King Bros, until 1S75; with Keith Bros., 1875-82; assisted in or- ganizing firm of Longley. Low & Alexander, mfrs. of hats, caps and gloves, with which has since been identified. Independent Republican. Clubs: Calumet, Glen View, Chicago Golf, Soutli Shore Country. Residence: Calumet C^lub. Office: 208-210 W. .\dams St. AXEXAin>EB, Herbert O. B., underwriter; born London, Eng.. Dec. 26, 1860; son Ebenezer and Louisa (Barlow) Alexander; ed. Romford, Eng.; married Louisa Denhard, of London, Eng., 1883; 4 daughters. Came to U.S., 1885; state agent, N.Y., to 1896, gen. supt. of agen- cies, at Indianapolis, 1896-1900, Ry. Officials' & Employes' Assn.; vice-pres. and gen. mgr., 1900- 6, pres. since 1906, Continental Casualty Co., Chicago; also dir. Colonial Trust & Savings Bank, North Av. State Bank, Mich. Av. Trust Co. Ex-pres. and mem. exec. com. International .\ssn. of Accident Underwriters and also the Detroit Conference; dir. and mem. exec. com. Board of Casualty and Surety Underwriters. Mason. Clubs: Underwriters', Transportation, Lawyers' (New York), Columbia (Indianapo- lis), Calumet, Colonial, Chicago Athletic, Mid- Day, South Shore, Midlothian Country. Recrea- tions: golf, motoring and billiards. Residence: Midlothian. Office: 1208 Michigan Av. AX>EZAin>EB, John T., live stock; born Mor- gan Co., 111., Nov. 19, 1850; son late John T. A., who at one time was the largest cattle feeder and shipper in America. Entered live stock commission business, Apr. 1887, at the Union Stock Yards, Chicago, and is now senior mem. firm of Alexander, Ward & Conover. Office: 310 Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards. AI^EZANSEB, Stuart Bohl), importer; born Glasgow, Scotland, Dec. 26. 1852; son John Stu- art and Marion (Robb) Alexander; ed. King's Coll., London, class of 1868; married Elizabeth, daughter of John Forsythe. of Chicago. Oct. 29. 1885; 3 children: Stuart Hall, John Forsythe and Marion. Began business at London, ii^ng., in 1870, remaining there until 1871. when went to Brazil and spent 6 years; returned to Lon- don in 1877 and resumed business until 1887, when came to America; established coffee im- porting business, in wliich lie continued until 1903; then changed to roasted coffee business, at which he is at present engaged. Brazilian consul at Chicago since June 25. 1892. Mem. Honorable Artillery of London: Mason (mem. Grand Lodge of Scotland). Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Golf. Residence: Wheaton, 111. Office: 208 N. Wabash Av. ALEXANDEB, William Arthur, insurance; born Corinth, Miss.. May 2, 1S5S; son James Madison and Elizabeth King (McCord) Alex- ander; ed. Normal Acad., Paris, HI., and Tuscu- lum (i'oU., Tenn. ; married Chicago, Dec. 1896, Maude Julia Greene. Since 1885 engaged in casualty and liability ins. as senior mem. firm of W. A. Alexander & Co. Large owner of real estate on the Nortli Shore: founded Exmoor Country Club at Highland Park: instrumental in the construction and laying out of the Sheri- dan Road, and vice-pres. Sheridan Road Assn.; trustee George A. Fuller estate; chmn. liability ins. com. World's Fair. Republican. Presbyte- rian. Mem. Soutliern Society. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Onwentsia, Exmoor, Chicago Golf. Recreation: golf. Residence: Highland Park. 111. Office: Corn E.xchange Bank Bldg. AI^FOBD, William Kedley, mfr.; born Brigh- ton. Sussex. Eng., .\pr. 8, 1S60; son William and Mary (Page) Alford; ed. in England; came to U.S., 1884; married Council Bluffs, la., Jan. 10 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 15, 1890, Grace Spooner. Began business career in the West Indies in sugar business, 1877: studied architecture in England and entered the employ of I. Hodson, architect. Council Bluffs, la., 1885; engaged as mfr. of and dealer In bank furniture and fittings since 1887; vice- pres. Ketcham Mfg. Co., Toledo, O., 1891-6; eastern mgr. Ohmes Sons' Co., 1896-8; gen. mgr. of same, 1898-1902; vice-pres. and sec. Weary & Alford Co., mfrs. of bank furniture, since 1902; also treas. Athey Sanitary Equip- ment Co. Clubs: 111. Athletic, South Shore Country. Recreations: yachting and motoring. Residence: 6039 Jefferson Av. Office: 1907 Mich- igan Av. AXasO, Tlromas Wilson, merchant; born New York City, Sept. 11, 1847; son James and Eliza (Wilson) Algeo; ed. pub. schools and New York Coll.; married Mary O. Williams, New York, Apr. 17, 1876; 3 children: Herbert Edgar, Mary Seeley, Harold Leigh. Business life spent in the grocery, coffee and spice business In New York and Chicago; in charge of credits, since Jan. 1889, of the Thomson & Taylor Spice Co., of whicli he is sec. and treas. Democrat. Presbyterian. Club: Chicago Athletic. Recrea- tions: baseball, fishing and tennis. Residence: 4050 Kenmore Av. Office: 203 N. Michigan Av. *AXIiX:E, ThaddeaB S., lawyer; see Vol. 1905. AIiIiEH, Alonzo Franklin, mfr.; born Cedar Rapids, la.. May 25, 1872; son Orrin F. and Mary O. (Hendry) Allen; grad. Belle Plaine (la.) High School, 1887; married Chicago, Oct. 15, 1896, Ida May Mershon; children: Franklin Hendry, Lucile May, Ruth Virginia. In employ of (j.&N.-W.Ry.Co. at Belle Plaine, la., Aug. 1887-June 1, 1890; in employ of 111. Steel Co., Chicago, June 1, 1890-Jan. 1, 1899; identified with Am. Steel & Wire Co. since Jan. 1, 1899, becoming asst. treas., Apr. 1900, asst. sec. and asst. treas., Feb. 1901, sec. and asst. treas. since May 6, 1901. Also sec. -treas. and dir. Co- lumbia Wire Co. Republican. Congregational- ist. Club: Union League. Residence: 426 Clin- ton Av., Oak Park, 111. Office: 72 W. Adams St. AKKEN, AnOrewB, consulting and contract- ing engineer; born Madison, Wis., Jan. 11, 1870; son Prof. William Francis and Margaret Lor- ing (Andrews) Allen; grad. Madison High School, 1887; Univ. of Wis., B.S., in civil en- gineering, 1891, C.E., 1893; married Harrls- burg. Pa., Oct. 9, 1894, Margaret Isabel Thom- as. Engaged In U.S. Geological Survey in Up- per Mich., June 1891; with Edge Moor Bridge Works, Wilmington, Del., as draftsman, July 1891-July 1893, as asst. engr., July 1893-Jan. 1, 1899; contracting engr.. Wis. Bridge & Iron Co., 1899-1911; pros. Allen & Garcia Co., con- sulting and contracting engrs., since 1911. Also vice-pres. and dir. Allith Mfg. Co. Mem. West- ern Soc. Engrs. (pres., 1909.) Independent In politics. Mem. Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Univer- sity of Wis. (Chicago), Quadrangle, 111. Ath- letic, Calumet Country, Engineers'. Residence: 1215 E. 56th St. Office: McCormick Bldg. AXKEZr, Cbarles Unnaeus, lawyer; born Kal- amazoo, Mich., Oct. 22, 1849; son Dr. J. Adams (for many years pres. of Rush Med. Coll.) and Mary (Marsh) Allen; removed to Chicago in early childhood; student old Chicago Univ.; A.B., Denison Univ., Granville, O., 1870; mar- ried 1873, Lucy E., daughter of Gen W. H. Pow- ell, late of Belleville, 111.; one daughter: Dora Alice. Studied law in office of Walker, Dexter & Smith, Chicago (original firm founded in 1856); admitted to bar, 1878, and became mem. of that firm, which was changed in 1879 to Dexter, Herrick & Allen, later to Herrick & Al- len, later to Herrick, Allen, Boyesen & Martin, and since 1907 has been Herrick. Allen & Mar- tin. Independent in politics. Music lover, and has notable library of musical literature. Clubs: University, Chicago, Chicago Golf, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Recreation: golf. Residence: 1424 N. State St. Office: 35 N. Dearborn St. AZiI^EN, Charles 'Warren, lawyer; born Dun- kirk, N.Y., Apr. 27, 1857; son William N. and Almena (Swett) Allen; ed. pub. schools; LL.B., Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1881; married Chicago, 1890, Henrietta Howard; 1 daughter: Miriam. Practiced at Westfield, N.Y., 1882-90, Chicago since 1890. With McCormick Harvest- ing Machine Co., and its successor, the Interna- tional Harvester Co., since 1899, of which is asst. sec. Republican. Residence; 564 46th PI. Office: Harvester Bldg. AT.T.TiiT, Edmnnd Albert, lumber commission merchant; born Wilmington, Will Co., 111., Dec. 10, 1849; son Edmund and Elizabeth (Shoemak- er) Allen; ed. pub. schools of Wilmington, 111., and prep, school at Lake View, Chicago; mar- ried Quincy, 111., Oct. 16, 1879, Emma Green; 1 son: Amos Green. Has been continuously en- gaged in the lumber business since leaving school in 1865, first in Wilmington as a mem. of the firm of Allen & Son, and later of Allen & Bro. at same place; came to Chicago in 188S, and has since been engaged in the lumber commission business. Democrat. Episcopalian. Clubs: Homewood Country, Church. Residence: Del Prado Hotel. Office: 1007 Chamber of Com- merce. AXKEN, Sarry Windiate, bakers' and con- fectioners' supplies; born Chicago, Nov. 23, 1874; son John William and Emma (Windiate) Allen; ed. Chicago pub. and high schools and business coll.; married Winifred J. Niswanger, of Chicago, June 10, 1897; 1 son: Frank Willis. Began business career in 1890, in the business established by his father in 1881 in the whole- sale mfr. and jobbing of supplies and machin- ery for bakers, confectioners, etc., and in 1895 was admitted to partnership in the firm of J. W. Allen & C;o., becoming sec. and treas. upon its incorporation in 1906. Republican. Presby- terian. Mem. exec. com. Cook Co. Sunday School Assn. Recreation: motoring. Residence: 913 Oakley Boul. Office: 110-118 N. Peoria St. AJMliStf, Henry Asa, elec. and mech. engr.; born Madison, Wis., Jan. 22. 1867; son Gen. Thomas S. and Natalia (Weber) Allen; ed. U.S. Naval Acad., Annapolis, Md., class of 1887; married Julia C. H. Hawley, of Chicago, Sept. 28, 1897; 1 daughter: Julia C. Electrician and machinist Western Electric Co., Chicago, 1890- 2; elec. and mech. engr., Eaton & Prince Ele- vator Co., 1892-4; private practice, 1894-5; elec. and mech. engr. and mgr. elec. dept.. Eraser & Chalmers Co. and the AUis-Cbalmers Co., 1895- 1906; now pres. Henry A. Allen & Co., consult- ing engrs. Accompanied President Taft and party of engineers on inspection trip to Pana- ma Canal, 1909; consulting engr. to City of (Chicago. Was capt. commanding 111. Naval Mi- litia; It-. col. chief engineer I.N.G. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason. Clubs: Engineers' (New York), Chicago Athletic. Recreation: ath- letic sports. Residence: 757 Buena Av. Office: 1233 First Nat. Bank Bldg. AXiKEir, J. Henry, physician and surgeon; born Canada, 1854; son James W. and Elizabeth (Wood) Allen; ed. pub. schools, M.D., Univ. of Michigan, 1884; married Sarah Ray, of Tall- madge, O., June 23, 1886. Engaged in practice as homeopathic physician since 1884. Prof, dis- eases of the skin and miasmatics, Hering Med. (ioll. ; city physician Baptist Hosp. and Hering Hosp. Author of books: Diseases of the Skin: The Chronic Miasms (2 volumes); also contrib- utor of prose and poetry to literary publica- tions. Pres. International Hahnemannian Assn., 1901. Republican. Seventh-Day Adventist. Res- idence: 4712 Greenwood Av. Office: 29 E. Madi- son St. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 11 AIiKEN, James Kane, lawyer and author: born Lexington, Ky., Mar. 3, 1848; son Albert and Ann E. (Oftutt) Allen; grrad. Bethany Coll., W.Va., 1867 (M.A., 1880); taught high school; admitted to bar; practiced at Omaha, Neb., 1870-2; in Chicago since 1872; dir. Chicago Pub. Library; married Josephine E. Fenkell, Wau- kegan. 111.. 1870: 1 daughter: Arabella (Mrs. Elbridge B. Keith). Has written numerous magazine papers and sketches, including: Ex- odus of the Children of Ham: Aunt Viney's Story: The Horseshoe Bend. Author: Allen's Handbook of the Nebraska Code. Republican. Clubs: Forty, Midlothian. Residence: Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, 111. Office: Ashland Blk. AXKEN, John William, bakers' and confec- tioners' supplies: born Ann Arbor, Mich.. Sept. 4, 184S: son Almond A. and Lucy (Powell) Al- len: ed. Olivet (Mich.) Coll.; married Emma "Windiate, of East Leroy. Mich., Nov. 30, 1873: 1 son: Harry Windiate. Engaged as flour mil- ler in Mich, until 1872, when came to Chicago; in various employments until 1881, when es- tablished firm of J. W. Allen, bakers' and con- fectioners' supplies; admitted his son as part- ner, 1895, firm becoming J. W. Allen & Co., in- corporated in 1906, and of which has since been pres. Has also farming interests. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce, 111. Mfrs. Assn. Recreations: mo- toring and farming. Residence: 904 Oakley Boul. Summer Residence: East Leroy, Mich. Office: 110-118 N. Peoria St. AJj&IiN, Keon Menard, passenger traffic mgr. ; born Davenport, la., July 4, 1863; son Elbridge Gerry and Christina (Hannah) Allen; grad. Davenport High School, 1879, followed by sev- eral months at the Univ. of Michigan; married Katherine Augusta Ballard, of Davenport, June 26, 1888; children: Leon Ballard, Priscilla, Fran- cis Gerauld. News editor Davenport Gazette. 1880-1 ; yard clerk and asst. cashier local freight office of the C.R.I.&P.Ry. at Davenport. July 1881 to Sept. 1882 and has ever since continued with the same company, serving as asst. ticket agent, 1883-8. ticket agent, 1888-93, and general agent, 1893-8. at Davenport, la.: asst. general passenger agent, Dec. 1898 to Oct. 1901. first asst. general passenger agent, Oct. 1901 to Aug. 1902 at Chicago; general passenger agent for Rock Island lines east of the Missouri River, Aug. 1902 to May 1903: general passenger agent. May 20, 1903, to Dec. 31. 1909; passenger traffic mgr. Rock Island lines since Jan. 1, 1910. Re- publican. Trustee Union Church, Kenllworth. Club: Union League. Residence: Kenllworth, 111. Office: LaSalle St. Station. AKKEN, Philip Schnyler, univ. prof.: born Lake Forest. 111.. Aug. 23, 1871; son Ira W. and Lydia (Ford) Allen; A.B., Williams Coll., 1891; Univ. of Berlin, 1892-4; fellow in German, Univ. of Chicago, 1895-7, Ph.D., 1897; married Jessie Acker, of Brooklyn. Dec. 21. 1894. Instr. Ger- man, Allen Acad.. Chicago. 1891-2; instr. Eng- lish. Shattuck School. Faribault, Minn., 1894-5; asst. asso. instr. and asst. prof. German, 1903-9. asso. prof, since 1909, Univ. of Chicago. Mng. editor Modern Philology, 1900-8. Mem. Modern Language Assn. America. Residence: 6019 Jef- ferson Av. AIiI^EIT, Thomas Qrant, physician: born Leeds Co.. Ont.. Oct. 14. 1863: son William and Mar- garet Wilson Allen: grad. Queen's Univ., Kings- ton. Ont.. ISSS (gold medalist, first-class honor- man chemistry, M.A.. 1889); M.D.. Northwest- ern Univ.. Chicago. 1898: married July 10. 1890, Nettie Mabel Fralick. Toronto. Ont.; children: Clara. Ruth. William. Richard. Demonstrator and instr. Queen's Univ.. 18S8-9: science master in Seaforth and IngersoU. Ont.. 1890-3: prof, chemistry. Armour Inst, of Technology. 1894-8: imiv. extension lecturer in cliemistry. Univ. of Chicago, 1895-S; instr. clinical medicine, North- western Univ., 1901-3: prof, diseases of chil- dren, Post-Graduate Med. School, 1903: asst. prof, pediatrics. Coll. of Physicians and Sur- geons, 1904. Address: 5661 Washington Av. Alil^ir, 'William D., pres. W. D. Allen Mfg. Co., brass founders and mfrs. leather belting and general mill supplies; married. Mem. S.A.R. Clubs: Union League. Evanston Golf, Univer- sity (Evanston). Residence: 1626 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111. Office: 135 W. Lake St. AXO^EN, William Qxay, physician; born Chi- cago, Jan. 26, 1874; son John and Jessie (Gray) Allen; ed. Univ. of Chicago; M.D., Northwest- ern Univ. Med. School, 1896: married Bradford, 111., Sept. 7, 1904, Amelia Harrison Arundale. Engaged in general practice as physician and surgeon in Chicago since 1896. Asso. prof. An- atomy, Chicago Coll. of Medicine and Surgery (Valparaiso Univ.). Mem. Chicago Med. Soc, 111. State Med. Soc, A.M.A. Republican. Epis- copalian. Office and Residence: 857 Newport Avenue. AXI;eBTON, Samuel Waters, capitalist; born Amenia Union, Dutchess Co., N.Y., May 26, 1828; reared on farm: ed. common schools. Deal- er in live stock in N.Y., 1852-6; since then in Chicago: has extensive interests in the stock yards at Chicago, Omaha. St. Louis, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Jersey City and Baltimore: also owns 40,000 acres of stock farms in 111., O. and la.: dir. Allerton-Clarke Co.. Arcade File Wks., Chicago City Ry. Co., First Nat. Bank. etc. Dir. Chicago Exposition, 1893: candidate for mayor of Chicago, 1893. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Calumet. Marquette. Chicago Golf. Res- idence: 1918 Prairie Av. Office: First Nat. Bank Building. AXJ^nra, Charles, Jr., lawyer: born Madison, Ind., Dec. 13, 1865; son Charles and Harriet Ann (Scovel) Ailing; A.B., Hanover (Ind.) Coll., 1885, A.M.. 1889: LL.B., Univ. of Mich., 1888. Admitted to bar, 1888; engaged in practice in Chicago. Republican. Judge advocate, 1st Bri- gade. I.N.G.. May 6. 1902, to 1907; alderman of old 3d Ward, 1897-1901; of new 2d Ward. 1901-5 (mem. iudiclary com., 1897-1905; finance com., 1899-1900: chmn. com. on gas. oil and electric light, 1902-3: chmn. com. on streets and alleys, south, 1900-1); one of two aldermen on New Charter Convention, 1902-3; aoptd. by governor, atty. for State Board of Health, 1907. Presby- terian; elder 1st Presbyn. Church. Grand Con- sul of Sigma Chi Fraternity, 1907-9. Mem. 111. State and Chicago Bar assns.. South Side Busi- ness Men's Assn. Mason. Chevalier Bayard Commandery K.T. Clubs: Union League, Uni- versity. Residence: 319 E. 22d St. Office: 69 W. Washington St. *AIiI^SOir, Campbell, lawyer; see Vol. 1905. AK^POBT, Frank, ophthalmologist, otolo- gist: born Watertown, N.Y., Feb. 22. 1857; son Walter Webb and Sarah Maria (Haddock) All- cort; ed. at Chicago Univ. and Racine Coll.; M.D., Chicago Med. Coll.. 1876; Univ. of Heidel- berg, 2 years.; married Kate A. Ell wood, of Sycamore. 111., Oct. 26. 1880. Practiced medi- cine. Sycamore, 111.. 5 years, ophthalmology and otology. Minneapolis. 10 years. Chicago since 1889. Prof. Clin, ophthalmology and otology, ITniv. of Minn., several years. Northwestern Univ. since 1906; eye and ear surgeon St. Luke's Hosp. : consulting eye and ear surgeon, Chicago Bd. of Edn.. C.&N.-W.Ry., C.&E.I.Rv., I.C.R.R., C.,M.&St.P.Ry. and C.R.I.&P.Ry. Apptd. 1st It. U.S.A. Med. Reserve Corps. Feb. 1911. Ex-pres. Minn. State Med. Soc. Residence: 2108 Prairie Av. Office: Chicago Savings Bank Bldg. AXKPOBT, Henry Whipple, physician: born Chicago. July 5. 1865: son Walter Webb and Sarah Maria (Haddock) Allport: student Univ. of Michigan. 1884-6: after leaving univ. was for about ten years engaged in civil engineer- 12 THE BOOK OP CHICAGOANS ing in the Western and Pacific states, witli oc- casional lapses into book publishing and maga- zine work; M.D., Cornell Univ. Med. Coll., New York, 1899; unmarried. Since 1900 has prac- ticed in Chicago as a specialist in the diseases of the eye. ear, no.se and throat. Mem. of va- rious med. socs. Member American Copyright League. Independent Republican. Club: Chica- go Athletic. Residence: Chicago Beach Hotel, and Elmhurst, 111. Office: 1108, 32 N. State St. AK^FOBT, Walter Heydock, physician; born Chicago, 1863; son Walter Webb and Sarah Maria (Haddock) Allport; ed. Univ. of Mich, and Northwestern Univ., grad., M.D., 1S87; married Chicago, 1889, Harriet Hamilton; chil- dren: Henry Hamilton, Caroline, Harriet Hub- bard, Katherine. Surgeon St. Luke's and Alex- ian Brothers hosps. ; formerly prof, anatomy. Northwestern Univ. and former surgeon Cook Co. Hosp. Apptd. 1st It. U.S.A. Med. Reserve Corps, Feb. 1911. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chi- cago Surgical Soc. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chi- cago Athletic, University, Germania, Saddle and Cycle. Residence: 40 Bellevue PI. Office: 607 Rush St. A T.'wrpgj Herman Earhait, physician; born Long-Run, Armstrong Co., Pa., Dec. 28, 1867; son Samuel A. and Mary (Hineman) Almes; ed. pub. schools and at Elders Ridge (Pa.) Acad.; M.D., Univ. of Wooster, Cleveland, O., July 24, 1889; M.D., Western Univ. of Pa., Mar. 27, 1890; married Cochran Mills, Pa.. Dec. 30, 1891, Cora Carnahan. Practiced medicine at Murraysville, Pa., Apr. 4, 1890-Sept. 1890; at Cochran Mills, Pa., Sept. 1890-Sept. 1896; since then in Chica- go. Mem. A.M.A., 111. State Med. Soc, Chicago Med. Soc. Examiner for Protected Home Circle, Court of Honor, Columbian Knights. I.O.O.F., Commercial Life Ins. Co. Republican. Mason, 32, Shrlner. Club: Colonial. Residence: 4459 Indiana Av. Office: 4255 Indiana Av. AXiSCHUKSB, Samuel, lawyer; born Chicago, Nov. 20, 1859; son Jacob and Caroline (Stiefel) Alschuler; family moved to Aurora, 111., 1861; ed. Aurora High Sch. ; unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1881; practiced at Aurora, 1881-1901, Chi- cago, since 1901; mem. firm Kraus, Alschuler & Holden, since 1901. Dem. candidate for Con- gress, 1892; mem. State Commn. of Claims, 1893-6: mem. 111. Ho. of Rep., 1896-1900; Dem. candidate for gov.. 111.. 1900. Residence: Au- rora, 111. Office: Tribune BIdg. AIiSIF, Frank, mfr. ; deceased; see Vol. 1905. AXTKAIT, William Martyn, mfr.; deceased; see Vol. 1905. AI^TON, William, Jr., lawyer; born Genesee Co., N.Y.. Apr. 5, 1862; son William and Caro- line (Bainbridge) Alton; AB., Princeton Univ., 1884; studied law with Hon. Wm. C. Goudy and John P. Wilson; married Chicago, Oct. 15, 1889, Llna E. Wilson; children: Milton Hugh, Will- iam Carol, Lina Wilson. Admitted to bar. 1887; since engaged In general practice, making a specialty of laws relating to real estate, land, etc. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: University, Law. Residence: 2522 Prairie Av. Office: 119 S. Clark St. AI^VOBS, John Watson, hydraulic and sani- tary engr. ; born Newton Centre, Mass., Jan. 25, 1861; son Rev. John Watson and Myrtllla Mead (Peck) Alvord; ed. Washington, D.C. ; married Chicago, Sept. 4. 1889, Helen C. Cornell. En- gaged in the construction of the Hyde Park Station of the Chicago Water Works, 1880-4, also the enlargement of the Lake View pump- ing stations, 1884-8; city engr. of Lake View, now part of Chicago, 1884-8; designed the sewer systems of Lake View and Cicero and from 1890-3 had an important position in charge of an engring. dept. at World's Columbian Expo- sition under dir. of works; since 1893 in prac- tice as consulting, sanitary and hydraulic engr. throughout the Central West, designing and constructing sewer systems for over 75 munici- palities, water works for 125 cities, water pow- er plants in some 20 localities, sewage disposal plants, dams, tunnels, reservoirs, and other miscellaneous work. Mem. Chicago comm. in- vestigating city expenditures (1910). Mem. Am. Soc. Civil Engrs. ; pres. Western Soc. Engrs., 1910, Am. Water Works Assn, 1910; mem. Am. Pub. Health Assn., Am. Acad. Political and So- cial Science; pres. 111. Soc. Engrs., 1904-6; mem. 111. Society S.A.R. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League. Engineers'. City. Author of a number of engring. papers and published reports. Resi- dence: 5203 Hibbard Av. Office: Hartford Bldg. AMBEBQ, John Henry, stationer; born Min- eral Point, Wis., Dec. 23, 1853; son of John A. and Margaret (Hoeffler) Amberg; ed. public schools. Mineral Point, to 1868; married Chi- cago. Jtme 7, 1881, Mary Emily Plamondon; children: Alfred A., Florence A. (Mrs. E. N. Hurley), Ethel M., Lucy E. In 1868 came to Chicago and began business career with Cul- ver, Page & Hoyne, stationers, printers, etc.; in 1870 became connected with the house of Cameron, Amberg & Co., stationers, printers, binders and blank book makers, and in 1878 was admitted to partnership in the firm; also dir. Amberg File & Index (5o., and of Loretto Iron Co. Independent In politics. Club: South Shore Country, and several gun clubs. Recrea- tion: shooting. Residence: 3433 Michigan Av. Office: 17 W. Lake St. AUBEBG, John Ward, mgr. Loretto Iron Co.; born Chicago, Aug. 10, 1870; son William A. and Sarah Agnes (Ward) Amberg; ed. St. Ignatius Coll., Chicago; married Chicago, June 7, 1904. Marie L. Inderrieden. Dir. and gen. mgr. of the Loretto Iron Co. since 1901. Mem. Lake Superior Mining Inst., Visitation and Aid Soc. Catholic. Clubs: Chicago Literary, Chi- cago Athletic, Glen View. Residence: 1311 N. State St. Office: 1400 Fulton St. AMBEBQ, Theodore Jacoh, sec. Amberg File & Index Co., born Mineral Point, Wis., Sept. 12, 1858; son John A. and Margaret (Hoeffier) Am- berg; ed. Central High School, Chicago; mar- ried Chicago, Sept. 7, 1881, Bertha A. Atkins; children: Arthur John, Theodore William. Har- old Vincent, Robert Atkins, Paul Gregory, Ed- ward Joseph, William Cameron. Began as printer in the printing office of Cameron, Am- berg & Co., Feb. 1874; transferred to counting room, 1877; mem. of firm since 1885, conducting their letter file business, and when that portion of the business was separated and incorporated, Jan. 24, 1889, also became sec. and mgr. Am- berg File & Index Co. Sec. Loretto Iron Co. Firm believer in and advocate of the economic principles advanced by Henry George. Mem. Henry George Assn. of Chicago. Catholic. Res- idence: 544 Melrose St. Office: 1400 Fulton St. AUBEBQ, WilUam A., mfr.; born Albstadt. near Hanau, Bavaria, July 6, 1847: son John A. and Margaret (Hoeffier) .\mberg; removed with parents to Mineral Point, Wis., 1852; ed. com- nion schools and Slnsinawa Mound College; married Sept. 7, 1869, Sarah Agnes, daughter of late James Ward. Chicago; cliildren (living): John Ward, Mary Agnes, Genevieve (Mrs. Jo- seph W. Cremln). Was clerk in dry goods store. Mineral Point, Wis., 1860-4; came to Chi- cago, Jan. 2, 1865; bookkeeper Culver. Page & Hoyne, stationers, 1865-70; one of founders of Cameron, Amberg & Co., stationers and print- ers, 1870, retired 1890; pres. Amberg File & In- dex Co., Loretto Iron Co. In 1S6S invented system of flat letter filing now in universal use, and numerous other devices in that line; established branch houses for this business in New York, 1872, and in London, 1S75. Founded town of Amberg, Wis., 1887, by establishing granite works, and later town of Athelstane, THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 13 Wis. Jurv commr. for Cook Co. since 1907. Club: Mid-Dav." Recreations: golf and billiards. Res- idence- 1301 N. State St. Summer Residence: Mackinac Island. Office: 1400 Fulton St. AMBI^EB, Eugrene, coal ; born Milwaukee, Wis. May 23, 1!>75; son Frank W. and Julia (Belden) Ambler; grad. West Division High School, Chicago, 1S93; married Chicago, Oct. 24, 1899, Mittie C. Strong; 1 daughter: Frances. Began as bookkeeper in Chicago office of De- troit Stove Works, 1893-6; in wholesale coal business with Marmet Co. and Consolidated Coal Co. until 1903; engaged in the same busi- ness on own account under firm name of Eu- gene Ambler & Co., later (1905) becoming mem. firm of Richards, Ambler & Co. Mason (32, K.T., Shriner). Republican. Baptist. Clubs: Chicago Automobile, Chicago Yacht. Recrea- tions: motoring and fishing. Residence: 3713 Pine Grove Av. Office: 417 S. Dearborn St. AMBROSE, Charles, sec. Chicago Mine & Mill Suppiv Co.; born Columbus, O., Aug. 28, 1873; son John and Emma (Parker) Ambrose; ed. pub. grammar and high schools, Columbus; married Cora Yeoman, of Minneapolis, Sept. 16, 1894. Began business career in real estate and loan office at Kansas City, Mo., 1891-7; mgr. Fayer- weather & Ladew, leather belting, 1897-1909; with H. W. Spalding organized, July 1, 1909, the Chicago Mine & Mill Supply Co., of which has since been pres. ; also vice-pres. Ambrose- Schwartz Condenser Co. and senior mem. firm of Ambrose & Spalding, mining contractors. Baptist. Recreation: duplicate whist. Resi- dence: 604 Clinton Av., Oak Park, 111. Office; 305 N. Michigan Av. AMES, Edward Scribner, univ. prof., clergy- man; born Eau Claire, Wis., Apr. 21, 1870; son Lucius Bowles and Adeline (Scribner) Ames; A.B., Drake Univ., Des Moines, la., 1889, A.M., 1891; B.D., Yale Div. School, 1892; grad. stu- dent in philosophy, Yale, 1892-4; fellow in phi- losophy, Univ. of Chicago, 1894-5; Ph.D., 1895; married Mabel Van Meter, of DeSota, la., July 6, 1893: 4 children: Van Meter, Damaris Kath- ryn, Adelaide, Miriam. Instr., Disciples' Div. House, 1S95-7, docent in philosophy, 1896-7, Univ. of Chicago; prof, philosophy and peda- gogy, Butler Coll., Indianapolis, 1897-1900; asso. in philosophy, 1900-1, instr., 1901-9, asst. prof, since 1909, Univ. of Chicago; pastor Hyde Park Church of Disciples of Christ since 1900. Au- thor: Psychology of Religious Experience, 1910. Mem. Am. Psychol. Assn., A.A.A.S., Western Philos. Assn. Clubs: Quadrangle, City, Univer- sity. Recreations: tennis, golf. Residence: 5722 Kimbark Av. AMES, John C, collector of the port of Chi- cago: born Freedom Tp., LaSalle Co., 111., July 17, 1852; son Isaac and Aurella Ames; ed. pub. schools and State Normal Univ., Normal, 111.; married Mar. 2, 1875, Minerva, daughter of John and Elizabetli Ross, Lacon, 111.; one son: Isaac Carlos Ames. Since leaving school has made home in Streator, 111.; became connected with drug trade, but later opened a large hard- ware store and subsequently organized the J. C. Ames Lumber Co., of which he is still head; organized City National Bank of Streator, 1891, and was its pres. until apptd. by Pres. McKin- ley, Jan. 1S9S to be U.S. marshal, serving as such until 1906; collector of the port of Chica- go since 1906. Active and prominent in Repub- lican party of Illinois; elected mayor of Strea- tor, 1885 and 1887; declined third term; canal commr. for 4 years under Gov. Fifer. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton (Chicago), Streator (Streator, HI.). Residence: Streator, 111. Office: Federal Bldg. AMES, Knowlton !., mem. K. L. Ames & Co., investments. Residence: Evanston. Office: 108 S. LaSalle St. AMDEBSOIT, Alexander Fierce, chemist, bot- anist; born Red Wing, Minn., Nov. 22, 1862; son John and Britta Maria (Gustafson) Anderson (natives of Sweden); B.S., Univ. of Minn., 1894, M.S., 1895; Ph.D., Univ. of Munich, 1897; mar- ried Highlands, N.C., Aug. 11, 1898, Lydia John- son; children: Leonard Alexander, Louise Alex- andra and John Pierce. Taught country schools and at same time farmed, previous to entering Univ. of Minn., 1890; state botanist and bac- teriologist, Clemenson Coll., S.C, 1896-9; asst. prof, botany, Univ. of Minn., 1899-1900; curator of Herbarium, Columbia Univ., 1901. Inventor new processes of treating cereal grains and starch materials. Residence: 5552 Everett Av. AZTSEBSOIT, Charles Palmerston, bishop; born Kemptville, Can., Sept. S, 1863; son Henry and Maria R. Anderson; ed. Trinity Coll. Sch., Port Hope, Ont., and Trinity Univ., Toronto (D.D., same, 1900, Western Theol. Sem., Chica- go, 1905); married Janet Glass, of Belleville, Ont., Sept. 4, 1889. Deacon, 1887, priest, 1888, P.E.Ch. ; in charge Beachburg, Can., 1888-91, Grace Ch., Oak Park, 111., 1891-1900; conse- crated bishop of Chicago, 1900. Club: Univer- sity. Author: The Christian Ministry, 1902. Residence: 1612 Prairie Av. Office: 510 Masonic Temple. AMDEBSOIT, Charles Titus August, real es- tate; born Sweden, Jan. 4, 1872; son Carl Olaf and Mathilda Sophia (Svenson) Anderson; came to America, 1875; ed. pub. schools, Chicago, Y.M.C.A. Coll. (evening school), Soper School of Oratory; married Chicago, Clara A. Kaehler, June 30, 1897; 3 children living: Frederick Au- gust Kaehler, Dorothy Louise, Ruth Mathilda. Became connected with Perry H. Smith, Jr., real estate and law, July, 1889, Dunlap, Smith & Co., rear estate, May 1, 1890; In real estate business for self since Nov., 1898. Mem. Cook County Real Estate Bd. Republican. Deacon and financial sec. Holy Trinity English Luther- an Church; treas. Home Mission Bd. Chicago Synod of Lutheran Churches; treas. Luther League of America; trustee Chicago Svnod of Lutheran Churches; chmn. of finance National Convs. Lutheran League of America, 1896-1908; pres. Lutheran League of 111., 1906-7. Ex-pres. Pinzon Lodge Columbian Knights; ex-chmn. finance com. Grand Lodge ColumbiSn Knights. Recreations: bowling and fishing. Residence: 4018 Perry St. Office: 35 S. Dearborn St. AKDEBSOIT, David Howard, editor and pub- lisher; born, Tara, Can., Nov. 19, 1858; son Rev. William (M.E.) and Jane (Megahy) Anderson; ed. pub. schools and Elgin (111.) Acad.; unmar- ried. Began newspaper career on reportorial staff of the Elgin Leader, 1880, with which remained for 1% years, when went with the advertising dept. of the Milwaukee Sentinel until 1884; editor and proprietor Bay View (Wis.) Herald, 1884-5; came to Chicago, 1885, but later in same year removed to Philadelphia and published the Implement Age, which con- ducted until 1891; returned to Chicago and studied irrigation projects, subsequently ac- quiring The Irrigation Age, of which has since been editor; also publisher. Author: The Prim- er of Irrigation. Democrat. Mason, K.T., Shrin- er; mem. B.P.O.E. Club: Press. Residence: El- gin, 111. Office: 30 N. Dearborn St. ANDEBSOIT, Frank I^eonard, clergyman; born Red Wing, Minn., Aug. 7, 1865; son John and Britta Maria (Gustafson) Anderson; grad. Pills- bury Acad., 1892; A.B., Univ. of Minn., 1896; B.D., Divinity School, Univ. of Chicago, 1900; post-grad, work at same 1 year; married Linda Williams, of Zumbrota, Minn., Dec. 26, 1896; children: Paul Alexander and Hope Evangeline. Began preaching at Kasson, Minn., 1891; or- dained Baptist ministry, 1900; pastor Austin, Minn., 1900-5, Normal Park (ihurch, Chicago, 1905-9; supt. Baptist Exec. Council, (Chicago, since Oct. 1, 1909. Independent in politics. Mem. Maccabees, Modern Samaritans. Recrea- tions: literature and lover of nature. Resi- dence: 6815 Union Av. Office: 107 S. Wabash Avenue. 14 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS ANSEBSOH', O-Cnstaf) Bemliard, lawyer; born Sweden, Apr. 19, 1S67; son Svante and Johanna Maria Anderson; came to America with par- ents, June, 1868; A.B., Harvard Univ., 1891, A.M., 1892; Univ. of Upsala, Sweden, 1893; LL.B., Kent College of Law, Chicago, 1896; married Alma C. Anderson, of Boston, Mar. 16, 1893. In practice in Chicago since 1896; teach- er in Chicago Law School since 1904; member firm of Anderson & Anderson (self and two younger brothers). Originally intended to teach Scandinavian languages and literatures, but changed mind and studied law. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Swedish Hist. Soc, Art Inst, of Chi- cago. Republican. Lutheran (Liberal). Mason (Kenwood Lodge); Nat. Union. Clubs: Univer- sity, Harvard, Swedish. Recreations: outdoor exercises. Residence: 571S Peoria St. Office: 509 Chicago Title & Trust Bldg. ANSEBSON, J. Frank, clergyman; born Put- nam Co., Ind., Feb. 20, 1876; son John Wesley and Lucretia (Day) Anderson; A.B., DePauw Univ., Greencastle, Ind., 1900; S.T.B., Garrett Bible Inst., Evanston, III., 1903; traveled and studied in Europe, 1903; married Cora Pearl Barrett, of Clinton, Wis., Oct. 19, 1905. Or- dained deacon, 1902, elder, 1904, M.E. Church; pastor Poplar Grove, 111., 1904-6, Kirkland, 111., 1906-8, Hamlin Av. Ch., Chicago, since 1908. Mem. Delta Kappa Epsilon. Residence: 535 N. Avers Av. AITSEBSOir, John, publisher; 1836-1910; see Vol. 1905. AITDEBSON, Noxman Kendall, lawyer; born Chicago, Dec. 24, 1876; son Rev. Galusha (pres. old Chicago Univ.) and Mary E. (Roberts) An- derson; student Univ. of Rochester, N.Y., 1894- 5; A.B., Univ. of Chicago, 1899; LL.B., Univ. of Mich., 1901; married Detroit, Sept. 3, 1902, Louise Holden. Admitted to III. bar Dec. 15, 1901; since engaged in general practice in Chi- cago. Republican. Mem. Alpha Delta Phi, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: Chicago Literary, City. Res- idence: 216 E. 61st St. Office: 1018 First Nat. Bank Bldg. ANDEBSON, William France, lawyer; born Chicago, Apr. 19, 1878; son William David See and Sophronia (Stevens) Anderson; A.B., Univ. of Chicago, 1899; LL.B., Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1902; married Mary Abbe, daugh- ter Henry Alanson Gardner, of Hinsdale, HI., Oct. 19, 1907; 2 sons: William David See and Robert Gardner. Admitted to III. bar, 1902; entered law offices of Gardner & Stern, 1902; mem. firm of Gardner, Stern & Anderson, 1905, and of Stern, Anderson & Davis since 1910. Re- publican. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Uni- versity, Hinsdale Golf, Chicago Golf. Recrea- tion: golf. Residence: 507 Oakwood Boul. Of- fice: 1034 First Nat. Bank Bldg. *Ain>EBSOir, William Hamilton, lawyer; see Vol. 190.'i. AITDEBSOIT, William Earkness, broker; born Sandusky, O., Aug. 7, 1831; son Wesley and Louisa (Harkness) Anderson; ed. pub. schools; married Philadelphia, Oct. 10, 1854, Hannah Y. PIckands; children: Samuel P., Ella Louisa (Mrs. James L. Worthington), Adah M. Began in grain business with an exporting house at Philadelphia, In 1848; came to Chicago, 1863, and became a mem. of the firm of S. S. Will- iamson & Co., in grain commn. business and was also interested in grain business in Mil- waukee. Since 1867 In business alone as a com- mission merchant and broker In grain and pro- visions. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade since 1863. Recreation: baseball. Residence: 116 S. Grove Av., Oak Park, 111. Office: 546 Postal Telegraph Bldg. ANDBEWS, Albert Henry, physician; born Oskaloosa, la., Dec. 21, 1861; son Benjamin C. and Mary (Bruft) Andrews; M.D., Med. Dept., Univ. of la., 1889; married Hattie Frazey, of Alton, Kan., 1886; children: Jay W., Loire and Albert H., Jr. Began practice of medicine, 1889, first at Marlon, la., and later at Springvllle, la., in general practice until 1895; since then in special practice In Chicago as oculist and au- rlst. Prof, laryngology and otology, Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Coll.; eve and ear surgeon, CR.I.&P.R.R. Mem. Am. Acad. Oph- thalmology and Oto-Laryngology, Chicago Lar- yngological and Otological Soc, A.M.A., Chi- cago Med. Soc, Illinois State Med. Soc. Club: Physicians. Republican. Methodist. Residence: 4714 Greenwood Av. Office: 32 N. State St. ABDBEWS, Alfred B., contractor; born Chi- cago, shortly after the great fire; son Edwin N. and Mary E. (Berry) Andrews; ed. Ripon (Wis.) Prep. School, and Belolt (Wis.) Coll.; served as draughtsman in architects' offices; married Jane Van Etten, of St. Paul, June 9, 1901. En- gaged in contracting business at Chicago since 1900; sec. Bulley & Andrews, gen. contractors. Mem. Chicago Architectural Club, Carpenters' and Builders' Assn. Mason. Mem. Ethical Soc. Club: Union League. Recreation: aquatics. Res- idence: 903 Forest Av., Evanston, 111. Office: 25 N. Dearborn St. ANSBE'WS, Alfred Hinsdale, mfr. and mer- chant; born New Britain, Conn., Dec. 25, 1838; son Alfred and Mary L. (Shipman) Andrews; ed. graded school and high school of New Brit- ain, Conn., and Suffleld (Conn.) Inst.; married Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 6, 1872, Ella Matson; children: Bertha Matson, Herbert Cornelius (deceased). Clerk for the Holbrook School Ap- paratus Co. of Chicago, 1857-65. In 1865 en- gaged In business on his own account under firm name of A. H. Andrews & Co., becoming extensive mfrs. of and dealers in school furni- ture and supplies, opera chairs, church, bank, lodge and office furniture, etc. The firm was In- corporated, 1896, as the A. H. Andrews Co., of which he is pres. Republican. Congregational- Ist. Residence: Lombard, Du Page Co., 111. Of- fice: 117 S. Wabash Av. AKSBEWS, Archie Monltou, stocks; born Chicago, Apr. 8, 1879; son Chester O. and Alice (Kelly) Andrews; ed. In pub. schools In Chi- cago; unmarried. Began as messenger for the stock brokerage firm of Jamieson & Co., and In 1900 became manager of the unlisted stock dept. of A. D. Nast & Co.; in 1901 engaged In business on own account, as a broker In stocks, bonds and securities until 1905, when became sec. of Dudley A. Tyng Co. Member Chicago Stock Exchange. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Automobile, Chicago Yacht, Glen View Golf. Recreation: yachting. Resi- dence: Evanston, 111. Office: 425 The Temple. ABSBEWS, Carlos Samuel, lawyer; born An- nawan, Henry (jo.. 111., Feb. 16, 1871; son Sam- uel L. and Frances (Talbot) Andrews; A.B., Doane Coll., Crete, Neb., 1890; LL.B., North- western Univ. Law School, 1895; married Alice Belle Pollack, of Chicago,' Oct. 17. 1907; 1 daughter. After graduation from coll. in 1890 entered employ of the Burlington & Mo. River R.R., in Neb., in engring. dept.. until 1893, when entered on law course; admitted to 111. bar, 1895; associated with law firm of Paden & Grid- ley until May 1. 1898; since in assn. with Eu- gene G. Fassett in law firm of Fassett & An- drews. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Hamilton, Skokie Country. Residence: 1705 Livingston St., Ev- anston, 111. Office: 140 S. Dearborn St. ABSBE'WS, Clement Walker, librarian: born Salem, Mass., Jan. 13, 1858; son Joseph and Judith (Walker) Andrews; A.B., Harvard, 1879, A.M., 1880; unmarried. Instr. in chemistry, 1883-95, and librarian, 1889-95, Mass. Inst, of Technology; librarian, John Crerar Library, Chi- cago, since 1895. Mem. Am. Library Assn. (ex- pres. ), Am. Chemical Soc, etc.; hon. mem. Cob- den Club. Clubs: Onwentsla. Union. Univer- sity, Chicago Literary, Clift Dwellers, Caxton. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 15 Recreations: leadingr and golf. Residence: Union Cluli. Office: Tlie John Crerar Library. AKDBEWS, I!(dward) Wyllys, surgeon; born Cliicago, Mar. 25, 1856; son Dr. Edmund and Sarah E. (Taylor) Andrews; A.B., Northwest- ern Univ., 1S7S, A.M.. 1881; M.D., Chicago Med. Coll., 1881; Univ. of Vienna, 1884-5; married Alice Scranton, of Bloomington, 111., 1890, g.d. of Hon. David Davis, judge and Vice-Pres. of U.S., and U.S. senator; children: Edmund, El- eanor. Engaged in practice as surgeon in Chi- cago since 1881; prof, surgery. Northwestern Univ. Med. Sch., since 1883; surgeon to Mercy Hosp. since 1881, Michael Reese Hosp., 1891, Wesley Hosp., 1900; consulting surgeon Provi- dent Hosp., 1904. Capt.-surgeon, I.N.G., 1884; TT.S. surgeon. Bur. of Pensions, since 1889; ap- pointed 1st It. U.S.A. Med. Reserve Corps, 1911. Fellow Am. Surg. Assn.. Am. Acad. Medicine; mem. A.M. A., 111. State Med. Soc, Miss. Valley Med. Assn., Trl-State Med. Soc, Chicago Surg. Soc. (pres.). Loyal Legion. Club: University. Author: Surgery of the Stomach; New Methods of Herniotomy; Rectal and Anal Surgery, etc. Residence: 2525 Prairie Av. Office: 32 N. State Street. AITDBEWS, Frank Taylor, phj'sician; born Chicago, Apr. 10, 1858; son Dr. Edmund and Sarah E. (Taylor) Andrews; ed. Chicago pub. schools, Chicago Acad., Northwestern Univ., A.B., 1881, A.M., 1885; Chicago Med. Coll., M.D., 1884; married Chicago, 1893, Miss Clara M. Gal- lup; children: Frank T., Jr., Howard Gallup, Robert Harvey, Susannah Elizabeth. In prac- tice of medicine in Chicago since 1884; special- ist in gynecology. Prof, gynecology. Northwest- ern Univ. Med. Coll.; gynecologist to Mercy and Wesley hosps. Apptd. 1st It. U.S.A. Med. Re- serve Corps, Feb. 1911. Mem. A.M. A., 111. State Med. Soc, Chicago Med. Soc, Am. (gynecolog- ical Soc, (ihicago Gynecological Soc, Miss. Val- ley Med. Assn., Sigma Chi and Phi Rho Sigma fraternities. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Lit- erary, University. Residence: 4589 Oakenwald Av. Office: 32 N. State St. ANSBEWS, Geonre, army officer; born Prov- idence, R.I., Aug. 26, 1850; son George Lippitt and Alice Beverly (Potter) Andrews; grad. U.S. Mil. Acad., 1876; married Katherine Brayton Taintor, of Cleveland, Dec 10, 1882. Apptd. 2d It. 25th U.S. Inf., June 15. 1876; 1st It., Feb. 19, 1883; capt., Sept. 16, 1892; maj. asst. adj. -gen., Feb. 26, 1898; It.-col., Feb. 2, 1901; col. adj. -gen. and mil. sec. U.S.A., Aug. 7, 1903. Adj. -gen. Dept. of the Lakes since July 6, 1909. Address: Federal Bldg. 'i'ANSBE'WS, James Boy; see Vol. 1905. AKSBEWS, Joseph Hyde, real estate; de- ceased; see Vol. 1905. ANSBEWS, Kartin, vice-pres. King & An- drews Co.; born Steubenville, O., Aug. 11, 1861; son Martin and Caroline (Wolcott) Andrews; studied at Yale Univ., 1884; married Chicago, Aug. 29, 1885, Edith Erskine; children: Martin, Jr., Barbara Wolcott, Wolcott. Began with 111. Wire Nail Co., 1887-90; vice-pres. and treas. King & Andrews Co., (Chicago Heights, since 1890; also pres. Phoenix Fire Extinguisher Co., with works at Chicago Heights. Republican. Residence: 6145 Winthrop Av. Office: Chicago Heights. III. *Ain>BEWS, Sidney Francis, lawyer; see Vol. 1905. AITDBTTS, Staervrood Olckerson, insurance; born Watertown, Jefferson Co.. N.Y., Apr. 5, 1855; son Merritt M. and Angelica F. Andrus; ed. pub. schools, Watertown, N.Y., and Hope College, Holland. Mich.; married Chicago, June 18, 1888, Laura J. Stebbins. Began business ca- reer, 1871, in office of Northern Ins. Co. of New York, at Watertown, N.Y. ; came to Chicago and was asst. cashier Sprague, Warner & Co., whole- sale grocers, 1878-84; special agent Sun Fire Office of England, in Illinois, 1884-6; with Nor- wich Union Fire Insurance Soc. of England, for Illinois and Indiana, 1886-90; daily report examiner Western Dept., National Fire Insur- ance Co., of Hartford, Conn., 1890-3; chief clerk Providence Washington Ins. Co., 1893-5; then special agent same CO., 1895-1905, for 111. and Tenn. ; asst. mgr. same co., 1906-8; special agt. The Commonwealth Ins. Co. of New York, for Middle West, embracing 7 states, 1908-9; gen- eral agent, western dept. Georgia Home Ins. Co. of Columbus, Ga., since July 1, 1909. Sec. 111. State Board of Fire Underwriters, 1888-90; vice-pres. Fire Underwriters' Assn. of the North West, 1905-6. Mem. exec. com. Chicago Board of Fire Underwriters, 1910-11; mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Was sergeant Co. C, 39th Regt. N.G. State of New York, 1876-8. Repub- lican. Episcopalian. Mem. Auburn Park Lodge No. 736, A.F.&A.M., and Chapter; mem. Fidelity Council No. 74, Royal League, Normal Park. Clubs: Illinois Athletic, Friendship, Adelphian. Recreations: golf and driving. Residence: 5344 Drexel Av. Office: 29 S. LaSalle St. JkXOiSUt, James Boirland, psychologist; born Burlington, Vt., May 8, 1869; son Dr. James Burrill and Sarah Swope (CJaswell) Angell; A.B., Univ. of Mich., 1890, A.M., 1891; A.M., Harvard, 1892; univs. of Berlin and Halle, 1893; traveled and studied at Vienna, Paris, Leipzig, etc.; married Marlon Isabel Watrous, of Des Moines, la., Dec. 18, 1894. Instr. philosophy. Univ. of Minn., 1893; asst. prof, psychology and dir. psychol. lab., 1894-1901; asso. prof., 1901-5, prof, and head of dept. since 1905, sr. dean since 1908, Univ. of Chicago. Ex-pres. Univ. of Chicago Settlement; mem. Am. Psychol. Assn. (mem. council 1902-6, pres. 1906), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Club: Quadrangle (ex-pres.). Author: Psychology, 3d edit., 1907. Residence: 5551 Lexington Av. AHQUS, John, contractor; 1845-1907; see Vol. 1905. AKSON, Adrian G. ; born Marshalltown, la., Apr. 17. 1852; son Henry and Jeannette (Rice) Anson; ed. State Univ. of la., 1867-9; Univ. of Notre Dame, Ind., 1869; Pearsons Business Col- lege, Philadelphia, 1876; married Philadelphia, 1876, Virginia M. Flegel; children: Grace R., Adele, Dorothy, Virginia. Became identified with baseball, professionally, about 1871, being 1 year in the Rockford (111.) Club and 4 years in Philadelphia before coming to Chicago, 1876; for 22 years capt. and mgr. of the Chicago Nat. League Baseball Club; made a trip to Europe in baseball interests, 1874, and while with the Chicago Club made a trip around the world in 1888. Was later pres. and treas. A. C. Anson Co., bowling alleys and billiard hall. Democrat. Mem. Cook Co. Marching Club; elected city clerk of Chicago, Apr., 1905. Residence: 320 E. 30th St. ANTHOirz', Oeorgre Fort Bonelson, lawyer; born Chicago, Feb. 18, 1862; son Judge Elliott and Mary (Dwight) Anthony; A.B., Amherst Coll., 1885, A.M., 1888; LL.B., Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1887; married Emma E. Nib- lock, 1895; married 2d, La Vine Thomas, Feb. 20, 1904. Engaged in practice in firm of C. E. & G. D. Anthony, until June, 1907; since dean Am. Correspondence Sch. of Law. Mem. 111. State Bar Assn. State senator, 21st Dist., 1895- 9. Mason (32). K.P., Odd Fellow and mem. Nat. Union; Exalted Ruler of Elks. Residence: 48 Oak St. Office: 214 Fisher Bldg. ANTISDAIiE, Edwin Sawyer, physician; born Manchester, N.Y., May 17, 1861; son Luther B. and Lucy M. (Southworth) Antlsdale; B.S., Mich. Agricultural College, 1885; M.D., Univ. of Mich., 1890; married 1st, June 21, 1888, Helen L. Gardner. Centreville, Midi., who died June 19, 1891, leaving daughter, Helen Gertrude (born June 16, 1891); married 2d, Cleveland, O., Sept. 18, 1895, Stella Minor. Practiced for 3 years in Berrien Co., Mich., 1890-3; as special- ist In eye, ear, nose and throat diseases at IG THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS Benton Harbor, Mich., 1893-7; since then in Chicago. Prof, of clinical ophthalmoiogv, Har- vey Med. Coll. since 189S; asst. surgeon Illi- nois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary since 1900. Has invented 15 surgical and other ap- pliances and found the cause and remedy for "flat arch" of lame people. Recreation: working with mechanical tools and Delsarte movements. Residence: 5403 Woodlawn Av. Office: 31 N. State St. ANTISSEIi, Albert, deceased; see Vol. 1905. AITTBAM, Harry Alfred, box and label mfr. ; born Cincinnati, O., Dec. 10, 1856; son James B. and Sarah E. (Stevens) Antram; ed. pub. and high schools, Cincinnati, O., to 1871; married Cincinnati, June 17, 1885, Bertha G. Basch; 1 daughter: Edith S. Was engaged in various business connections at Cincinnati, O., 1871-8; then became traveling salesman; in 1885 be- came identified with the druggists' box and la- bel trade: came to Chicago, 1888, from Cincin- nati, O. ; in 1894 organized the Randolph Box & Label Co., of which is pres. and gen. mgr. Re- publican. Mason, Dearborn Lodge, Chicago Chapter, Chevalier Bayard Commandery. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, South Shore Countrv. Recre- ation: golf. Residence: 4621 Woodlawn Av. Office: Lake and Clark Sts. AF MADOC, 'WilUam Tudor, lawyer; born Utica, N.Y., Sept. 20, 1873; son William and Elize (Maurice) Ap Madoc; ed. Utica Acad.; also special course Armour Inst., Chicago, dur- ing its first year; later attended Univ. of Mich., studying in both literary and law depts., grad. LL.B., 1896; married Sept. 26, 1908, Nelle, daughter of George A. Gill. Admitted to 111. bar, June, 1896; formerly mem. law firm Peckham, Packard, Ap Madoc & Walsh; now practicing alone. Republican; mem. Lower House 45th and 46th 111. Gen. Assemblies. Pres. Welsh Re- publican Club of 111., 1900; has campaigned in all campaigns since 1896. Presbyterian. Ma- son. Sec. Graduate Council Central Debating League, comprising Northwestern and Chicago univs., and univs. of Mich, and Minn. Mem. Am., 111. State and Chicago Bar assns. Clubs: Hamilton, University, South Shore. Residence: 5023 Grand Boul. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. APFEt, Henry, mason contractor; born Hub- lingon, Germany, Aug. 2, 1842; son Friederich and Johanette (Schmidt) Appel; ed. in pub. schools; began to work at 14, learned to cut and lay stone and brick and do plastering, attending evening school and working at his trade until 1866, when came to United States; when four days from Liverpool cholera broke out on the vessel, and many of his friends died and were Ijuried at sea; was in quarantine out- side the liarbor of New York for about four weeks before being allowed to land; married June, 1874, Christina Sporeleim; children: Hen- ry Louis Wolfgang, Louise Wilhelmine, Ida Caroline, Frederick Alexander, Adolph Wilhelm. On arrival at New Tork failed to obtain work, came West and at Sandwich, 111., worked two years as bricklayer, then started for himself; came to Chicago in fall of 1871; was foreman one year for Glading & Howard; since 1872 in contracting business for self, as head of firm of Henry Appel & Son, masons and general contractors, which was incorporated as Henry Appel & Son Co., and of which has since been pres. Mem. Builders' and Traders' Exchange and Master Masons' Assn. Mason, 32, and Shriner. Mem. of Turners' and Sharpshooters' organizations. Club: Builders. Residence: 4249 Evanston Av. Office: 179 W. Washington St. AFFEIi, Jacol> M., banker; born Highland, 111., May 22, 1864; son Frank and Maria (Hohmey- er) Appel; ed. pub. schools; degree of Certi- fied Pub. Accountant, Univ. of 111., 1905; mar- ried Ida Idler, of Greenville, 111., Oct. 20, 1887: 2 children: Vallee O. (senior at Univ. of Chi- cago) and Mildred. Identified with office of state auditor of 111., Springfield, in charge of banking and building and loan depts., 1896- 1910; vice-pres. LaSalle St. Nat. Bank, Chicago, smce May 1, 1910. Also pres. Certified Audit Co. and dir. and auditor of Woodmen's Casual- ty Co., both of Springfield. Mem. of Christian Church. Republican. Mason. Recreations: horse- back riding, church and charity work. Resi- dence: 1343 E. 53d St. Office: The Rookery. APFEIiK, Carl John, atty. at law; born Gal- va, 111., Nov. 11, 1875; son Charles Lawrence and Joanna S. (Anderson) Appell; A.B. and B.S., Augustana Coll., Rock Island, 111., 1894; 3 years' post.-grad. work Univ. of Chicago, 1895- b, 1897-8, 1899-1900, completing work for Ph.D degree; student Chicago Law School 1 year, ., ,?*^ S?^^- * ^^'^ 1 y^^'^- and grad. Chicago Coll. of Law, LL.B., 1900; unmarried. Admitted to 111. bar, 1900; began practice at Peoria, 111 in 1900 and was mem. firm of Appell & Rous- seau (Judge A.V.D.) until coming to Chicago in Sept. 1903; practiced alone until Jan. 1907, when entered firm of Hoyne, O'Connor, Hoyne & Irwin, with which has since been identified. Served as corp. Troop G (Peoria) and Troop A (Chicago), 1st HI. Cav. Republican. Lutheran. Mem. Am.. Acad. Political and Social Science, Chicago Bar Assn. Recreations: motoring, hunt- ing and outdoor exercises. Residence: 62 W. Elm St. Office: 1007 Chicago Stock Exchange. ABMBBTTST, Charles 'William, manufacturer of ry. supplies; born Schenectady, N.Y., Dec. 2, 1861; son Abraham and Anna Elizabeth (Cole- brook) Armbrust; ed. Union School and Union Classical Inst., Schenectady, graduating, 1883; married Schenectady, Dec. 25, 1884, Harriet Webber; chiioren: Charles William, Jr., Doro- thy Harriet. Began career as tutor, afterward private clerk to J. W. Hutt, general supt. Na- tional Express Co., Albany, N.Y. ; private clerk to Edgar Hill, general freight agent Bee Line R.R., Cleveland, O.; private clerk to Oscar G. Murray, vice-pres. C.,C.,C.&St.L.R.R., Cincin- nati, for a short time; chief clerk to E. P. Lord, supt. motive power CCC.&St.L.R.R.. Cincin- nati; asst. to purchaser CCC.&St.L.R.R., Cin- cinnati. In 1899 organized the Mfrs. Ry. Sup- ply Co., general commn. business in ry. sup- plies; was pres. from the inception of the com- pany. In 1900 and since, invented and engaged in the mfr. and selling: of interlocking car brake slices, interlocking driver brake shoes and in- terlocking driver brake heads. In 1906 organ- ized the Love Brake Shoe Co. and was made pres. of the company, and Is now mfg. Arm- brust car, motor, traction and driver brake shoes. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Rec- reations: fishing and other outdoor diversions. Residence: Crystal Falls, 111. Office: 906 Fisher Building. ABMBBVSTEB, Ferdinand FhiUp, merchant; born Baltimore, Md., Jan. 18, 1861; son Charles William and Catherine Elizabeth Armbruster; ed. Chicago pub. schools; married Chicago, Aug. 3. 1892, Norma R. Schlichting. From 1876 to 1882 was with Jolm S. Stott in the stationery business; in 1882 entered, in a humble capacity, the old pioneer house of Burley & Tyrrell (es- tablislied 1838) the leading house in the west in the wholesale trade in crockery, china, and glassware; advanced step by step until became sec. and treas. of the company; Jan. 1. 1907, Burley & Tyrrell consolidated with Burley & Co., under firm name of Burley & Tyrrell Co., of which is 1st vice-pres. Mason (32), Shrin- er. Clubs: Union League, Oak Park, Colonial. Recreations: golf, motoring and fishing. Resi- dence: Oak Park, 111. Office: 7 N. Wabash Av. ABMO'DB, J(onathan) Og'den, capitalist, pack- er; born Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 11, 1863; son late Philip Danforth and Malvina Belle Armour; entered Yale, but did not complete course, yielding to request of father that he should re- turn to Chicago and relieve him of some of his business cares; married at New York, Lolita Sheldon; 1 daughter: Lolita. Now pres. corpn. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 17 of Armour & Co., packers. Ft. Worth Stock Yards Co.; dir. Armour Car lines, Armour Grain Co., C.,M.&St.P.Ry.Co., Continental Nat. Bank, Nat. Packing Co., Northwestern Nat. Ins. Co., I.C.Ry.Co., Nat. City Bank (New York), Kansas City Ry. & Light Co.; Am. trustee Prus- sian Nat. Insurance Co. of Stettin. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Calumet. Author: The Packers and the People, 1906. Residences: 3724 Michigan Av. and Lake Forest, 111. Office: Home Insur- ance Bldg. ARMOUB, M. Cochrane, resident partner of of Rogers, Brown & Co., pig iron merchants; born Auburn, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1851; son John and Lillias Armour; ed. pub. schools; married Hyde Park, Chicago, June, 1888, Minnie T. Huggins; 4 children. Began business career at Marshall, Mich., as clerk for the Hon. George Ingersoll, grain and merchant milling; later at same place in grain and grocery business with his father under the firm name of J. & M. C. Armour; came to Chicago in 1876, and was for some years a dept. mgr. for Adams & Westlake Co.; went to Cincinnati, where was vice-pres. and general mgr. of the Radford Pipe & Foundry Co.. also partner in the firm of Rogers, Brown & Co.; returned to Chicago, 1895, still as part- ner in the firm of Rogers, Brown & Co. Also dir. Chicago Short Line Ry. ; pres. Iroquois Iron Co. ; vice-pres. Rogers Iron Mining Co.; dir. Rog- ers-Brown Ore Co., Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Co. Clubs: Union League, Country of Evanston, Glen View Golf. Residence: 1608 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111. Office: Corn Exchange Bank Bldg. ASMS, Harrison, pres. Arms Palace Horse Car Co.; born Adams, N.Y., Aug. 3, 1839; son Luman and Elizabeth (Pierce) Arms; ed. pub. schools of N.Y. state; married Henderson, N.Y., 1863. Lucy R. Wooley. Began as farmer in N.Y. at age of 18; then became proprietor of livery and sales stable at Toledo, O., continu- ing 1863-1883, when came to Chicago; organ- ized the Arms Palace Horse Car Co. in Toledo in 1886, of which has since been pres.; dir. To- ledo Carriage Woodwork Co. Republican. Clubs: South Shore Country, Gentlemen's Driving (Chi- cago), Driving (Los Angeles, Cal.). Recrea- tions: riding, driving and farming. Residence: 2243 Michigan Av., Chicago. Winter Residence: Monrovia. Los Angeles Co., Cal. Office: McCor- mick Bldg. ABMS, Herbert Clarke, vice-pres. Central Sci- entific Co.: born Dubuque, la., Mar. 3, 1871; son Charles Henry and Aurora Bartlett (Clarke) Arms; grad. Hyde Park High School, 1891; B.S., Univ. of 111., 1895; married Elizabeth Watson Gregg, Charleston, S.C., June 20, 1900. Has been vice-pres. Central Scientific Co. since 1904. Re- publican. Episcopalian. Mem. Nat. Educational Assn., Central Assn. of Teachers of Physics and Mathematics, Sigma Chi fraternity. Clubs: Ouilmette Country, Wilmette Tennis (pres.). Residence: 33 Crescent PI.. Wilmette, 111. Of- fice: 345-359 W. Michigan St. '>ABMS, William Bufus; see Vol. 1905. ABMSBT, James Kendall, Jr., merchant; born Beloit, Wis., Nov. 21, 1866: son James K. and Mary (Wyman) Armsby; ed. pub. schools; mar- ried Chicago, Oct. 28, 1891, Mary Livingston, daughter of Richard L. Dakin; children: Mary, Jeffrey Kendall (now deceased). Entered house of James K. Armsby & Co. in 1882, of which has been pres. since 1902. Clubs: Chicago Ath- letic, Cosmos (San Francisco). Recreations: outdoor diversions. Residence: San Francisco, Cal. Office: 326 River St. ABMSTBOITO, Charles Mackie, grain commn. ; SOI' yo\. i!)0,"i. ABMSTBOira, Frank H., vice-pres. Reid, Murdocli ^: Co.. wholesale grocers; born Wayne Co., O., July 27, 1853; son William B. and Phebe (Hough) Armstrong; ed. pub. schools, Mt. Ver- non, la., and at Cornell Coll. there (hon. A.M., same) ; married Chicago, Miss Blanche Swing- ley; 2 sons: Horace W. and John. Came to Chi- cago from Mt. Vernon, la., Dec. 1873, and in Aug. 1874 entered employ of Reid, Murdoch & Fischer, in .sales dept., and in 1881 was given profit Interest; in 1891, when its successor, Reid, Murdoch & Co. (wholesale grocers) was incorporated, he became sec, and in 1909, upon the death of Mr. Murdoch, became vice-pres.; dir. City Nat. Bank of Evanston. Dir. Presby- terian Hosp. of Chicago, Chicago Lying-in Hosp. and Dispensary; exec, committeeman Ev- anston Hosp. Assn.; trustee Cornell Coll.; gov- erning mem. of Art Inst.; dir. Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Presbyterian. Independent in poll- tics. Clubs: Chicago, Commercial, Evanston Country, Glen View. Recreation: golf. Resi- dence: 1309 Davis St., Evanston, 111. Office: Lake and Market Sts. ABMSTBONa-, Qeorsre Buchanan, journalist; born Baltimore, Md. ; son George Buchanan (founder of the U.S. Ry. Mail Service) and Julia H. W. (McKee) Armstrong; ed. Chicago High School and Union Coll. of Law; married Jennie M. Stanard; one son: George B., Jr. With Chicago Inter Ocean, May 1874-May 1882, serving as music and art critic, and city editor, 1877-82; appointed by Pres. Arthur register of public lands in Dakota Ty., May 1882, serv- ing 4 years; established the Daily Times at Huron, S.D., and aided in the organization of the Huron Nat. Bank, of which he was vice- pres. AVas also pres. of the Beadle Co. (S.D.) School Board 2 years; bought the Davenport (la.) Gazette and edited it for 2 years; sold the Gazette and became editorial writer and liter- ary editor Detroit Free Press; when the Chi- cago Evening Post was established, accepted position as editorial writer and music critic on the Evening Post staff, and served as such un- til 1893, when he became interested in music trade journalism; now editor and proprietor the Chicago Piano Trade, monthly magazine. Re- I)ubllcan, Mem. Chicago Board of Edn., 1878- 81, and vice-pres. of the board 1 year; mem. Chicago Public Library Board, 1881-4, and re- apptd. by Mayor Busse in 1908 to serve until 1911 (elected vice-pres. of the board, July 1910). One of organizers of the Press Club of Chicago. Recreations: the classics in literature, and fish- ing. Residence: 928 Eastwood Av. Office: Stein- way Bldg. ABMSTBONO, James Blder, teacher; born Brookfield, 111., Nov. 30, 1855; son George W. and Nancy (Green) Armstrong;. B.S., Univ. of 111., 1880 (hon. A.M., 1905); married Clara A. Clark, of Marseilles, 111., 1883; 4 children: George Wild (deceased), Grace C, Charles H. and Juliette Adams. Instr. Univ. of 111., 1881-2; prin. pub. school, Arlington Heights, 111., 1882- 4; instr. natural sciences, 1884-9; prin., 1889-91, Lake High School, Chicago; prin. Englewood High School, Chicago, since 1891. Mem. board of trustees Univ. of 111., 1893-9 (pres. board, 1897-8). Pres. Chicago High School Teachers' Council, 1901-2; treas. N. Central Assn. of Colls, and Secondary Schools, since 1903. Author: Laboratory Guide in Chemistry (with J. H. Nor- ton). 1891; also articles in educational journals. Residence: 10638 Prospect Av. ABKSTBOKQ, JuUns, supt. Chicago City Missionary Soc. ; born LaSalle Co., 111., Aug. 18, 1840; son George W. and Nancy (Green) Arm- strong; ed. pub. school, Morris, 111., 1857-60, taking a classical course: B.D., Chicago Theol. Sem., 1874; (D.D., Wheaton Coll., 1898); mar- ried Grundy Co., 111., Aug. 10, 1865, Hattle V. Goodrich; children: Rev. A. H., Mrs. Anna Green (deceased) and J. R. Enlisted in 91st 111. Inf., Aug. 1862, and served 3 years, begin- ning as 4th sergeant; promoted to 1st sergeant, 1863, and to 2d lieut, 1864. Congregational clergyman in regular pastorates, 1874-82; since its organization, Dec. 12, 1882, supt. of the Chi- cago City Missionary Soc. of the Congregation- al Church. Dir. Chicago Theol. Sem., 1888-1902. 18 THE BOOK OF OHICAGOANS Republican. Residence: Oak Park, 111. Office: 19 S. LaSalle St. ABMSTBOnO-, WilUam C, civil engineer; born Marietta, la., 1859; son J. C. and Elizabetti Armstrong; grad. in civil engring. course from Iowa State Coll., Ames, la., 1881. Engaged in practice of civil engring. since 1881 and since 1899 with C.&N.-W.Ry., as resident engr., 1899- 1902, bridge engr., 1902-4, and now terminal engr. in charge of new passenger terminal in Chicago. Mem. Am. Soc. Civil Engrs., Western Soc. of Engrs., Chicago Engineers' Club. Resi- dence: 225 Central Av., Wilmette, 111. Office: 226 W. Jackson Boul. ABNS, Charles, lawyer; born Bernard's Bay, N.Y., Jan. 26, 1855; son Frederick Arnd; A.B., Amherst Coll, 1875; post-grad, work in univs. of Berlin and Heidelberg, Germany; studied law in offices at Bath, N.Y. Admitted to 111. bar, 1878; began practice in Chicago; appointed jus- tice of the peace in North Chicago, Dec. 1880, and reappointed in 1883; since close of term has given entire attention to practice; was partner with Nathaniel C. Sears in firm of Sears & Arnd; later mem. of Arnd, Evans & Arnd, and now of Arnd & Arnd. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Evanston, Ev- anston Country, Glen View. Residence: Evans- ton, 111. Office: 54 W. Randolph St. ABin>, Prederlck, lawyer; born Bath, N.Y., Dec. 7, 1861; son Frederick and Caroline (Kreut- zer) Arnd; prep. edn. haverling Free Acad; A. B., Amherst (Mass.) Coll., 1882; student Chi- cago Coll. of Law, 1884; married Anna M. Mor- gan, of Kansas Citv, Mo., Dec. 30, 1886; mar- ried 2d, Blanche B. Bremond, June 1, 1892. Ad- mitted to 111. bar, 1884; mem. law firm of Arnd & Arnd; mem. Civil Service Commn. of Evans- ton 6 years; alderman, Evanston, 6 years. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Delta Upsilon. Episcopal- ian. Clubs: Evanston Golf, Evanston (pres., 1910-11), Evanston Country, Men's Club of St. Mark's Church, Evanston. Recreations: golf, hunting and fishing. Residence: 426 Hamilton St., Evanston, 111. Offices: 525 The Rookery and 54 W. Randolph St. AHmiSOIl', mis, mfr. ; born near Draramen, Norway, Mar. 10, 1840; son Arne and Anna (Skolpe) Arneson; ed. common schools; mar- ried Chicago, July 1870, Hilda Solner; 1 daugh- ter: Anna (Mrs. Alf. Normann). Learned trade of cabinet maker in Norway; came to U.S., 1861; served 3 years in Civil War, in Co. A, 15th Wis. Vols. Started in the furniture mfg. business in Chicago in 1868, and was burned out in the fire of 1871, on Canal St. Resumed business after fire and mem. firm of Johnson & Arneson, 1879-84; incorporated in 1884 under style of The Central Mfg. Co., of which is pres. and treas. ; dir. Union Bank of Chicago. Mem. Lyons Post No. 9 G.A.R. Residence; 1427 N. Hoyne Av. Office: 454 Armour St. ABNIiTT, Trevor, auditor Univ. of Chicago; born Little Hereford. Eng., Nov. 8, 1870; son John Bill and Sarah Elizabeth (Rowbotham) Arnett; prep. edn. Latin Grammar School, Lud- low, Eng., Montclair (N.J.) Mil. Acad., and high school, St. Paul, Minn.; student Univ. of Minn., 1890-92; A.B., Univ. of Chicago, 1898, grad. stu- dent 1898-99, fellow, 1899-1900; married Bertha M., daughter Prof. H. L. Stetson, of Kalama- zoo, Mich., Apr. 21. l&OO. Accountant and chief clerk, auditor's office, C.G.W.Ry., 1893-6; chief accountant, 1899-1901, auditor since 1901, Univ. of Chicago; also auditor Baptist Theol. Union, since 1902. Republican. Treas. Hyde Park Bap- tist Church since 1908. Mem. Delta Upsilon. Clubs: Quadrangle (treas., 1903), Homewood Country. Author: Fraternity Accounting for Chapters, 1910. Recreations: golf, horseback riding, gardening. Residence: 1359 E. 57th St. Office: The University of Chicago. *ABirE'Z', John Jacob, lawyer; see Vol. 1905. ABNOI^D, Adolph (Frederick 'William), pack- er; 'born Guben, Brandenburg, Germany, Sept. 9, 1849; son Adolph and Augusta Arnold; came to U.S. with parents in 1857; ed. Chicago pub. schools; married 1872, Wilhemina Kossack (now deceased); children: Hugo F., Oscar, Em- ily; married 2d, Oct. 10, 1900, Minnie Gloy, of Chicago. On leaving school entered house of Arnold Bros., packers, established by his fa- ther, himself and two brothers, the three broth-. ers succeeding to the entire business on death of the father; is now pres. Arnold Bros., pack- ers. Mem. Orpheus Maennerchor Singing Soc. and Schleswig-Holstein Verein. Mason (Past Master Lessing Lodge A.F.&A.M. ; 32, K.T., Shriner). Club: 111. Athletic. Recreation: auto- mobiling. Residence; 3329 Washington Boul. Office: 660 W. Randolph St. ABNOIiO, Bion Joseph, electrical engineer, inventor; born Casnovia, near Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 14, 1861; son Joseph and Geraldine (Reynolds) Arnold; ed. Ashland (Neb.) public schools, 1872-9, Univ. of Neb., 1879-80; B.S., Hillsdale Coll., 1884, M.S., 1887; post-graduate course Cornell, 1888-9; E.E., University of Neb., 1897; (hon. M.Ph., Hillsdale Coll., 1889; D.Sc, Armour Inst., 1907; D. Engring.. Univ. of Neb., 1911); married Stella Berry, of Reading, Mich., Jan. 14, 1886 (died 1907); children: Maude Lu- cille (Mrs. Hartley Leroy Moss), Stanley Berry, Robert Melville; married 2d, Margaret Latimer Fonda, of New York, Dec. 22, 1909. Became gen. agt. for engine co.. 1884-6; later draftsman for Edward P. Allis Co., Milwaukee; chief de- signer la. Iron Works, Dubuque; mech. engr. Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Ry., 1888-9; later consulting engr. for Chicago office. Gen. Electric Co.; since 1893, independent consulting engr. Designer and builder Intramural Ry., World's Columbian Exposition; consulting elec. engr. Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Ry., where he first demonstrated the practicability of the rotary converter substation system of electric rys. afterward accepted as standard; Chicago Board of Trade, CB.&Q.R.R.; devised plan for electrically operating trains of New York Cen- tral R.R. in and out of New York, and for 5 years mem. of commn. supervising work; con- sulting engr. Grand Trunk Ry. System, having charge of electrification of Port Huron and Sarnia Tunnel. Retained by City of Chicago, 1902, to study the transportation systems of the city and make recommendations for a com- prehensive surface and subway system of transportation, which he did in the form of an exhaustive report issued that year; subsequent- ly for 5 years he acted as consulting engr. for the city, and in 1906 was chmn. of a commn. to value the entire surface traction properties of the city, the valuation determined upon form- ing the basis for the settlement ordinances adopted by the city, which went into effect Feb. 1, 1907. Under these ordinances is chief engr. of the work and also chmn. board of supervis- ing engrs., having complete charge of the re- habilitation of the properties, as well as broad powers regarding their operation; now also act- ing as chief subway engr. for the city in the preparation of report and plans for a complete subway system. Engaged as consulting engr. for the Pub. Service Commn., First District, state of N.Y., 1908, to study the subway prob- lems of that city and make recommendations regarding the improvement of the present and future subways. These recommendations were embodied in a series of reports issued to that commn. Was also dir. of appraisals for this commn. in the valuation of me entire street ry. properties of New York City and the Bronx, and the surface and elevated lines of Brooklyn; also a mem. commn. to make recommendations regarding the improvement and beautifying of the city of Pittsburgh and since engaged by the city of Pittsburgh to make a study of its traction conditions and prepare an elaborate re- port upon them. Pres. of The Arnold Co. In- THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 19 ventor of combined direct-connected machines, a magnetic clutch, storage battery improve- ments, and new systems and devices for elec- tric rys. Pioneer in single phase alternating current ry. work and the first to demonstrate its practicability. Pres. Am. Inst. Elec. Engrs, 1903-4 (delegate Internat. Elec. Congress, Paris, 1900); trustee Western Soc. Engrs.; mem. A. A. A.S., Am. Soc. for Promotion of Engring. Edn.; 1st vice-pres. and chmn. exec. com. Internat. Elec. Congress, St. Louis, 1904. Clubs: Union League (Chicago), Engineers' and Transporta- tion (New York). Residence: 4713 Kimbark Av. Office: 1000, 105 S. LaSalle St. ASZrO^LD, Cbaxles Colain1>UB, lawyer; born Constable, Franklin Co., N.Y., Dec. 22, 1858; son Christopher and Lorain (Tenney) Arnold; grad. Franklin Acad., Malone. N.Y., 1881; A.B., Ham- ilton Coll., Clinton, N.Y., 1885; married Johns- town, Pa., Feb. 14, 1894, Elizabeth Maclay Tittle. In practice at Chicago since 1888; prac- ticed alone except 1892-4, wlien was mem. Win- slow & Arnold. Mem. 111. State Bar Assn., Chi- cago Bar Assn., Chicago Law Inst. Republican. For several years mem. 27th Separate Co. N.G. S.N.Y. Club: Press. Recreation: gardening. Residence: Winnetka, 111. Office: 916, 69 W. Washington St. ABHOKD, Daniel Allen, treas. Rand. Mc- Nally & Co.; born Warren Co., Pa., Feb. 21, 1843; son John George and Maria Salome (Rieg) Arnold, natives of Alsace, France; ed. common schools of Pa., 4 terms at Northwestern Coll., Naperville, 111., and course at Bryant & Strat- ton Business Coll., Chicago; served in Civil War in Co. F, 134th 111. Vols.; married Chi- cago, Dec. 24, 1866, Sabina Ruth; children: Nel- lie Sablna (Mrs. John A. Rose), Aurle Florence (Mrs. William L. Craig). Was connected with Bryant & Stratton Business Coll. as teacher and head of depts. until 1873, when entered em- ploy of Rand, McNally & Co.. printers, publish- ers and stationers, as general bookkeeper, from which he advanced to present position as treas. and dir. of the company. Democrat. Mem. Co- lumbia Post G.A.R. ; Mason, past master Hes- peria Lodge No. 411, mem. chapter, consistory, shrine. Recreations: outdoor diversions tend- ing towards agricultural pursuits. Residence: Western Springs, 111. Office: 163 W. Adams St. ABROIiD, aeorgre BisseU; 1855-1910; see Vol. 1905. ABHORS, James Middleton, retired; born Libertyville, Lake Co., 111., Apr. 26, 1841; son Christopher and Clarissa (Randall) Arnold; ed. Milwaukee, Wis., and 2 years' course in coll. at Beaver Dam, Wis.; enlisted as private in 24th Wis. Vols., 1862; served with regt., taking part in battles of Resaca, Chaplin Hills, Murfrees- boro, Adairville, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Spring Hill, Frank- lin, Nashville, and several others; was 4 months in Libby Prison; and after Jan. 1865 was or- dered to Nashville, where, under Gov. Brown- low, was made asst. adjutant-gen. of the state and commissioned major of 3d Tenn. Cav. ; mus- tered out of service near close of 1865 and re- turned to Milwaukee; married 1863, Carrie Wallace, of Salem, Mass. (died 1875); children: Jay Brentwood, Blanche Beatrice (Mrs. Haynie R. Pearson); married 2d, 1876, Mrs. Laura E. (Kenny) Porter, of Salem, Mass. (died 1908). In 1865 established in Milwaukee in the busi- ness of buying and selling machinery: removed the business to Chicago in 1876, and has since conducted it here, erecting his present building, 573 and 575 Monroe St., in 1884. Has been re- ceiver for several prominent business houses here and elsewhere. Was capt. of the celebrated Milwaukee Light Guard, afterward col. 1st Wis. State Militia, 1872-6, and at same time mem. Milwaukee City Council. Mem. G.A.R. , Columbia Post 706. Organized and equipped Austin Grand Sons of Veterans, boys from 9 to 16, the 1st or- ganization of its kind in the U.S. Club: Illinois. Residence: 5730 Midway Park, Austin. ABNOIiD, Oswald James, sec. 111. Life Ins. Co.; born Rochestei-, N.Y.. Oct. 2, 1873; son James and Elizabetli (McKenna) Arnold; B.S., Univ. of Chicago, 1897; unmarried. On leaving coll. in 1897, became asst. to E. D. Stevens, sec. of the 111. Life Ins. Co.; later was in the field for appointing agents and also soliciting life ins., and in 1900 was appointed asst. sec; in 1901 was elected sec, dir. and actuary of the company. Also dir. Prairie State Bank, and Ho- tel LaSalle Co. Mem. board of governors and vice-pres. Am. Inst, of Actuaries. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32, Shriner). Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Athletic, Midlothian Coun- try, Union League, University. Recreations: golf, fishing. Residence: Hotel LaSalle. Office: 105 W. Monroe St. ABNOIiS, Balph Glenroy, sec. and treas. Ar- nold Electric Power Station Co.; born Ashland, Neb., Feb. 25, 1876; son Joseph and Geraldine (Reynolds) Arnold; ed. Neb. pub. schools; mar- ried New York, Apr. 5, 1904, Hazel Virginia Mc- Lane; children: Virginia, Stanton McLane. Sec, treas. and dir. Arnold Electric Power Station and its successor. The Arnold Co., since July 1896; also sec. and treas. Kenosha Electric Ry. Co. since July 1896. Republican. Clubs: City, Hinsdale Golf, LaGrange Motor. Residence: Hinsdale, 111. Office: Borland Bldg. ABNOUD, Samnel Oeorife, mfr. ; born Elk Rapids, Mich., Aug. 19, 1873; son Samuel W. and Sarephine (Bennett) Arnold; ed. public schools. Grand Rapids, Mich.; married Edina, Mo., June 3, 1901, Katherine Moore. Began business life in 1887 with Mfrs.' Mutual Fire Ins. Co., at Grand Rapids; in 1889 engaged in the elec business with the Grand Rapids Edi- son Co. and continued with tliem until coming to Chicago in 1890; in U.S. customs service, 1893-4; then with Chicago Telephone Co. until 1901; organized Chicago Electric Mfg. Co., 1902, and pres. until organization of Arnold Electric Mfg. Co., May, 1904, of which he is now pres.; also pres. The Slierardizing Co. of 111. Mason. Republican. Episcopalian. Residence: 508 En- glewood Av. Office: 565 W. Van Buren St. ABNOILS, Victor Faffe, lawyer; born Chicago, Nov. 17, 1873; son John and Eliza (Page) Ar- nold; ed. Jefferson High School; LL.B., Lake Forest Univ.; married Chicago, Nov. 7, 1905, Amy Eugenia Winchell. Admitted to 111. bar, 1897, and since in practice at Chicago; asst. state's atty. since Dec. 7, 1908. Sergeant Troop H, 1st 111. Cav., Spanish-Am. War. Mem. Chi- cago Bar Assn., 111. State Bar Assn. Republi- can. Protestant. Mason. Club: Hamilton. Res- idence: 5934 Circle Av., Norwood Park. Office: Criminal Court Bldg. ABNOKD, Wayland Uoyd, mgr. electric com- panies; born Hillsdale Co., Mich., July 6, 1863 son Joseph and Geraldine (Reynolds) Arnold ed. Ashland (Neb.) pub. school, 1872-80, Univ of Neb., 1880-1, Hillsdale (Mich.) Coll., 1881-2 married Mt. Vernon, 111., Sept. 7, 1899, Ida Ev- ans. Was junior mem. of Arm of Joseph Ar- nold & Son, Ashland, Neb., retail shoe dealers, 1882-6; for short time with Am. Loan & Trust Co., Ashland, Neb.; mgr. of Cinderella Shoe House, Minneapolis, Minn., 1887-8; city sales- man and agent Excelsior Electric Co., St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 1, 18S9-Apr. 1, 1890; mgr. of St. Louis office, Thomson-Houston Electric Co., 1890-2, of St. Louis and Kansas City offices. General Elec- tric Co., of New York, 1892-6; and May 1, 1896- July 1, 1897, located at Chicago office with Gen- eral Electric Co. In 1896 the Arnold Co. was in- corporated; was its mgr., 1897-1901, and since 1901 lias been gen. mgr. and vice-pres.; vice- pres. and gen. mgr. Kenosha (Wis.) Electric Ry. Co., 1904-7; vice-pres. Horton (Kan.), Wa- ter cS: Light Co.; vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Elgin & Belvidere Electric Co. Residence: 4358 Lake Av. Office: Borland Bldg. 20 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS ABNOIiD, William, real estate; see Vol. 1905. ASSrOIiD, William G., mfr. and banker; born West Columbia, W. Va.. May 23, 1856; son George Wilt and Sarah (Zink) Arnold; ed. Mo- nongalia Acad, and Univ. of W. Va., Morgan- town, and Knox Coll., Galesburg, 111.; unmar- ried. Began business career in real estate and ins. business, Galesburg, 111., in 1876, remaining there until 1887, when came to Cliicago and be- came identified witli the A. B. Dick Co., of which became secretary and manager in 1887, and in which capacity has since continued; as- .^isted in organizing the Sheridan Trust & Sav- ings Bank, 1909, of which has since been vice- pres. and dir. ; also sec. and treas. Carmangay Farm Co. Republican. Mason, 32. Clubs: Chi- cago Athletic, Midlothian, South Shore Coun- try. Recreation: golf. Residence: 4950 Sheri- dan Rd. Office: 736-738 W. Jackson Boul. ABITSTEIM', Eug'ene, mfr.; deceased; see Vol. 1905. "ABONSOIT, Maurice, pianist, writer; see Vol. 1905. ABTHUB, William Henry, lawyer; born Dub- lin, Ireland, Dec. 27, 1868; son Harry and Mar- tha (Hennan) Arthur; came to Chicago in early Infancy; ed. pub. and high schools of Chicago; married Chicago, Oct. 1890, Sophie T. Boiler. First employment after leaving school was in fire ins. office of R. A. Waller, and afterward was over five years in head office of the Queen Ins. Co.; devoted leisure to study of law, and In 1891 was appointed librarian of the Ashland Blk. Law Library; LL.B., Lake Forest Univ., 1892; was asst. corporation counsel, 1895-1902; since then engaged in general practice of law in Chicago, making a specialty of corporation and municipal law. Democratic nominee for judge Circuit Court of Cook Co., 1909. Has pre- pared a revision of the Municipal Code of Chi- cago, known as the Code of 1905. Mason. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Town and Country, Chicago Automobile, Iro- quois. Recreations: motoring and general ath- letics. Residence: 2903 Fulton St. Office: 72 W. Adams St. ABTINQSTAIiIi, Samuel Oeozge, civil engr.; see Vol. 1905. ABTHTOSTAIiIi, WlUiam, civil engr.; born Chicago, May 10, 1874; son Samuel George and Susan Ann (Archer) Artingstall; prep. edn. pub. grammar schools, Chicago, and Cascadilla School, Ithaca, N.Y.; C.E., Cornell Univ., 1899; also studied mech. engring. at Cornell, sum- mers 1895-9; married Louise M. Hanson, of Chi- cago, June 19, 1904. Resident engr. Sanitary Dist. of Chicago, 1899-1901; asst. chief engr. Fla. Southern & Gulf Coast R.R., 1902; design- er Sanitary Dist. of Chicago, 1902-6; principal asst. engr. Chicago Union Traction Co., 1906-7; div. engr. of board of supervising engrs., Chi- cago traction system, since 1907. Designed and built all new tunnels under Chicago River, and div. engr. in charge of bridges, etc. Contbr. to tech. press on engring. topics. Mem. Western Soc. Engrs., Am. Soc. of Engring. Contractors, Nat. Geog. Soc. Mem. Knights of Columbu.s. Recreation: fruit raising. Residence: 4019 W. Polk St. OflSce: Borland BIdg. ASAT, Williain Cooper, lawyer; born June 28, 1857; son Edward G. and Emma O. Asay; B.A., Yale Univ., 1880; studied law in office of his fa- ther; admitted to bar 1881. Was leading coun- sel in the celebrated Storey case, and has been identified with other important litigations; has been an extensive traveler; was for several years a mem. of the 1st Regt. I.N.G.; was asst. city atty. from Dec. 1892 to May 1893; city prosecuting attornev, 1903-5. Residence: 2572 Wayne Av. Office: 140 S. Dearborn St. ASCKEB, Theodore, wholesale millinery; born Hamburg, Germany, Feb. 25, 1844; son Martin and Henrietta Ascher; ed. in Hamburg pub. schools and in Johanneum Acad.; married Chi- cago, Mar. 1870, Caroline Pollock; married 2d, New York, Apr. 15, 1873, Lena Wetzer; chil- dren: Martin, Carrie, Henrietta. Came from Germany to New York, 1867; came to Chicago and was traveling salesman, 1868-72; mem. firm of Ascher, Bernard & Co., wliolesale millinery, 1873-91; purchased Mr. Bernard's interest and business continued as Theo. Ascher & Co., 1891- 9, incorporated, 1899, as Theo. Ascher Co., of which is pres. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Com- merce. Republican. Recreations: reading, the- atre. Residence: 1330 LaSalle Av. Office: 30 S. Michigan Av. ASHBT, James H., general supt. Union Stock Yards & Transit Co.; born Dutchess Co., N.Y., Nov. 17, 1847; son James N. and Sarah (Van Benschoten) Ashby; married 1872, Maria S. Rogers. Lived on home farm until 1880, when came to Chicago and entered employ of Union Stock Yards as yardmaster, for about 6 years, when was appointed asst. supt., and has been gen. supt. since 1887. Pres. Amity Bldg. & Loan Assn.; dir. Nat. Live Stock Bank, Stock Yards Savings Bank, Union Rendering Co. Residence: 442 Oakwood Boul. Office: Administration Bldg. ASHCBAPT, Edwin M., lawyer; born Vir- ginia, Aug. 27, 1848; son James M. and Clarissa (Swiger) Asbcraft; ed. pub. schools of Virginia and Illinois; married Belleville, 111., Mar. 16, 1875, Florence R. Moore; children: Raymond M., Edwin M., Jr., Florence V., Alan E. Admit- ted to bar, Jan. 1, 1873; now senior of firm of Ashcraft & Ashcraft. Mem. (ex-pres. ) Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Methodist. . Clubs: Ham- ilton, Union League. Recreations: golf, hunt- ing, liorseback riding. Residence: 6046 Kim- bark Av. Office: The Temple. ASECBAFT, Baymond Moore, lawyer; born Vandalia, Fayette Co., Ill,, Jan. 9, 1876; son Ed- win M. and Florence R. (Moore) Ashcraft; ed. Vandalia public schools, 1884-6, Chicago public schools, 1887-92; grad. Chicago Manual Train- ing .School, 1894; LL.B., Northwestern Univ. Law School 1897; LL.B., Lake Forest Univ. Law School, 1898; married Chicago, Aug. 3, 1901, Charleta, daughter of Charles Peck; 1 child: Charleta Jane, born Dec. 8, 1906. Admitted to bar, June 16, 1897; employed by law firm of Ashcraft & Gordon, 1894-1900; engaged in prac- tice with father and brother, Edwin M. Ash- craft, Jr., in firm of Ashcraft & Ashcraft. Re- publican. Presbyterian. Mem. 111. State Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn., Delta Chi, City Club. Residence: 6133 Monroe Av. Office: The Temple. ASHTOM', Henry Major, lawyer; born Arca- dia, Wis., Apr. 6, 1867; son William and Eliza- beth (Faulds) Ash ton; attended the Univ. of Wis., 1889-92; unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1898, by the Supreme Court of 111., and has since been continuously engaged in general law practice in Chicago. Contributor to newspapers and magazines on public questions. Mem. Law- yers' Assn. Democrat. Mason. Club: Press. Residence: 3716 Lake Av. Ofl;ice: 54 W. Ran- dolph St. ATXIH, Qodfrey Harold, manager Electric Storage Battery Co.; born Eccleshall, York- shire, Eng., May 10, 1866; son Godfrey and El- len (Hall) Atkin; ed. at Elmfield Coll., York. Eng., and King's Coll., London, Eng.; married Gwendolen Shaw, of Chicago, Dec. 12, 1906; 1 daughter: Margaret. Was in employ of the Pullman Co., 1887-90, General Electric Co., 1890- 99; treas. and dir. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., 1899-1901; gen. western mgr. Electric Vehicle Co., 1901-2; mgr. Electric Storage Battery Co. .since Mar. 1902. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Mid-Day, Chicago Yacht (vice-commo- dore, 1904), South Shore Country: also Royal Canadian Yacht Club (Toronto). Recreations: yachting and golf. Residence: 1351 E. 53d St. Office: 1425 Marquette Bldg. ATKHTS, Llewellyn Beynolds, lawyer; see Vol. 1905. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 21 ATKINSON, see also Adkinson. ATKINSON, Charles Andrew, lawyer; born Webster, O., Feb. 9, 1852; son Lewis A. and Amanda L. (Long) Atkinson; early edn. in pub. schools; taught school for 3 years, beginning teaching at age 17; grad. from Ohio Univ., Ath- ens, O., 1874; married Jackson, O., Dec. 25, 1876, Florence B. Gilliland. Admitted to bar, 1875; engaged in practice in Ohio and was 4 years prosecuting atty. for Jackson Co., O. ; removed to Lincoln, Neb., where was city atty., and later was special U.S. atty. 2 years; located in prac- tice in Chicago, 1900; is vice-pres. and gen. counsel Federal Life Ins. Co. Republican. Meth- odist. Mason. Club: Illinois Athletic. Resi- dence: 4541 Woodlawn Av. Office: Marquette Building. ATKHTSON, Charles Thomson, sec. Chicago Stock Exchange; born Elmira, N.Y., Nov. 4, 1864; son Frank Holway and Helen (Dunn) At- kinson; ed. pub. schools; married Chicago, June 18, 1891, Martha Wells. In ry. service with va- rious rds., ending with C.,B.&Q.R.R. as general agent at Cincinnati, O., 1884-91; with Leonard, Atkinson Co., mfrs. of boots and shoes, Chi- cago, 1891-7; with M. D. Wells & Co., same line, 1897-9; stock broker with William H. Colvin & Co., Chicago, 1900-2; with Finley Barrell Co., stocks, bonds and grain, 1902-6; then mgr. Ry. Exchange office, Farson, Son & Co., stocks, bonds and grain; sec. Chicago Stock Exchange since Dec. 1, 1909. Mem. S.A.R., Sons of Revo- lution, Soc. of Colonial Wars. Republican. In 111. Naval Reserve as ensign, and later, lieut., 1896-8. Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia, Cliff Dwell- ers. Residence: 4847 Lake Av. Office: The Rookery. ATXmSOIl', John P., supt. Chicago Boys' Club; born Union Co., Ind., Apr. 1, 1857; son Charles and Huldah J. (Morris) Atkinson; ed. district schools and Alexandria (Ind.) Normal School; married Lizzie C. Wilson, of Muncie, Ind., Aug. 1879; 2 children: Blanche Pearl and Charles W. Engaged in commercial pursuits, 1885-90; district supt., 1890-6, financial sec, 1896-7, Iowa Children's Home Soc; financial sec. 111. Children's Home and Aid Soc, 1897- 1901; founder, 1901, and since gen. supt. Chi- cago Boys' Club; also gen. supt. Chicago Girls' Trade School. Mem. council Boy Scout move- ment; mem. Social Service Club. Republican. Methodist. Proprietor, "Waifs of the Slums and Their Way Out," 1906. Residence: 1216 Le- land Av. ATKHTSOH, William 'Walker, author; born Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1862; son William C. and Em- ma L. (Mittnacht) Atkinson; ed. pub. schools; married Margaret Foster Black, of Delanco, N. J., Oct. 31, 1889. In commercial life, 1882-94; admitted to Pa. bar, 1894, to 111. bar, 1903; as- sociate editor "Suggestion," Chicago, 1900; ed- itor "New Thought," Chicago, 1901-5. Author or compiler of numerous books on New Thought, etc., for titles see Who's Who in America. Res- idence: 6144 Lexington Av. ATTIiEY, James Miles, lumber merchant; born Chicago, June 30, 1857; son John and Mary (McKendrick) Attley; lived at Polo, 111., 1858- 1893; ed. pub. school there; married Dixon, 111., 1881, Kate McGrath; children: Philip, Alice, George Emmett. Was engaged in the lumber business at Polo, and is still Interested there as pres. of the McGrath & Attley Lumber Co. Came to Chicago in 1893; senior mem. firm of J. M. Attley & Co. Also treas. and dir. Sagola Lumber Co.; dir. Ross-Attley Lumber Co., Heth, Ark. Mem. Order of Hoo-Hoos, North Am. Union. Clubs: The Oaks (Austin), Westward Ho, 111. Athletic. Residence: 5903 Midway Park, Austin. Office: Railway Exchange. ATTIiET, John Daniel, lumber merchant; born Polo. III., Aug. 16, 1867; son John and Mary (McKendrick) Attley; ed. pub. school Po- lo; married Dixon, 111., 1889, Myrtle Dickinson; 1 daughter: Myrtle. Began lumber business at Polo; came to Chicago, 1896; in 1901, with J. M. Attley, established the firm of J. M. Attley & Co., of which he is Junior partner. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Modern Woodmen. Clubs: 111. Athlet- ic, The Oaks (Austin). Residence: 5924 W. Ohio St., Austin. Office: Railway Exchange. ATWATEB, Arthur Jerome, coal; born Fond du Lac, Wis., May 8, 1858; son John Bowman and Laura (Allen) Atwater; grad. high school, Geneva, 111., 1876; married Chicago, Oct. 9, 1889, May Purdy; 5 children: Harry Arthur, George Wilson, Elaine Laurette, Cordelia Althea, Max- ine Helen. After leaving scliool entered employ Coxe Bros. & Co.; later with the Consolidated Coal Co.; afterward with the New Pittsburgh Co.; thence, in 1900, to the Sunday Creek Coal Co., for which is western sales agent. Repul)- lican. Mason (32, Shriner). Was for 8 years mem. board of trustees, was also mem. board of local improvements, Morgan Park; vestry- man Church of the Mediator (Episcopalian). Mem. S.A.R., Royal League, Modern Woodmen of America. Clubs: Ridge Country, Beverly Country. Recreation: golf. Residence: Morgan Park, 111. Office: Old Colony BIdg. ATWE:L, Charles Beach, botanist; born The- resa, N.Y., Apr. 11, 1855; son of Joseph and Mary (Beach) Atwell; Ph.B., Syracuse Univ., 1879, Ph.M., 1882; post-grad, student, Harvard Univ., 1887, Univ. of Freiburg (Baden), 1891; married Mary Josephine Kellogg, of Water- town, N.Y., Dec. 27, 1883; children: Henry K., Francis Charles, Ruth Sarah, William Joseph. Instr. Lowville (N.Y.) Acad., 1879-80; instr. mathematics and physics, acad., Northwestern Univ., 1880-2; prin. of pub. schools, S. Evans- ton, 111., 1882-4; instr. natural science, acad.. Northwestern Univ., 1884-8; instr. biology, 1888- 91, prof, biology, 1891-4, prof, botany since 1894, Northwestern Univ. City forester of Ev- anston. 111., 1909-11. Author: Genealogy of the Atwell Family of New London, Conn., 1906. Editor: College Alumni Record of Northwest- ern Univ., 1902. Contributor to botanical and other journals. Fellow A.A.A.S. ; mem. Am. Soc. Naturalists, 111. Acad. Science, Chicago Acad. Sciences, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi. Club: University of Evanston. Rec- reations: camping, walking. Residence: 1938 Sherman Av., Evanston, 111. ATWOOS, Fred Holmes, lawyer; born LeRoy, Calhoun Co., Mich., Feb. 4, 1863; son Ephralm and Samantha J. Atwood; ed. country school, W. LeRoy, Mich., Battle Creek (Mich.) Coll.; law dept., Univ. of Mich., 1883-4; married Vicks- burg, Mich., Nov. 4, 1885, Minnie P. Best; chil- dren: Ivan Jay Best, Ephraim Henry, Lenna Gertrude. Admitted to bar, Feb. 20, 1884; prac- ticed alone until 1887; mem. firm of Cruikshank & Atwood, 1887-97, of Atwood, Pease & Loucks since 1897; trial lawyer of the firm. Asst. co. atty., 1890-1; presidential elector on Cleveland and Stevenson ticket, 1892. Democrat until 1896, since Republican. Mem. 111. Soc. S.A.R. Mason, K.T. Residence: 503 Melrose St. Office: Tacoma Building. ATWOOD, Harry Puller, lawyer; born on farm near Morgan Park, 111., Jan. 1, 1870; son Orville Elbridge and Martha Elvira (Townsend) Atwood; Ph.B., Univ. of Chicago, 1897; LL.B., Chicago Coll. of Law, 1898, and 111. Coll. of Law, 1899; married Fox Lake, Wis., Aug. 23, 1905, Maud, daughter of Dr. J. T. Smith and niece of former Gov. William Smith, of Wis.; 1 daughter: Martha Regina. In practice at Chi- cago since 1899; asst. state's atty.. Cook Co., 1901-4; asst. U.S. atty. since 1908. From early manhood distinguished as an orator and debat- er; was pres. Oratorical Assn. and Debaters' League of the Univ. of Chicago, and of North- ern Oratorical League, comprising the large colls, of the middle west; speaker in co. and state campaigns, and in many states under Republican Nat. Com.; one of the speakers at several large meetings. New Y'ork, 1908, with 22 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS Pres.-elect Taft and Gov. Hughes. Has deliv- ered orations on Our Tiiree Great Wars; Wasli- ington, Lincoln andMcKinley; God in American History; Abraham Lincoln. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., 111. State Bar Assn. Baptist. Mason; mem. Royal Arcanum, Modern Woodmen of America. Mem. 1st 111. Cav., Spanish-Am. War, and later sergeant, Troop "M. Clubs: Ridge Country, Hamilton, Central Y. M. C. A. Recre- ations: politics, gymnasium, riding, gardening, lecturing, checkers and chess. Residence: 1946 Morgan Av., Morgan Park, 111. Office: 826 Fed- eral Bldg. ATWOOD, Wallace Walker, geologist; born Chicago, Oct. 1, 1872; son Thomas Green and Adalaide Adelia (Richards) Atwood; B.S., Univ. of Chicago, 1897, Ph.D., 1903; married Harriet Towle Bradley, of Chicago, Sept. 22, 1900; 3 children: Rollin, Wallace and Harriet. Asst. geologist, N.J. Geol. Survey, 1897, Wis. Natural History Survey, 1898-9; instr. Lewis Inst., Chi- cago, 1897-9, Chicago Inst., 1900-1; fellow asst. and associate, 1899-1903, instr. and asst. prof, physiography and general geology, 1903-10, as- sociate prof, since 1910, Univ. of Chicago. Asst. geologist, U.S. Geol. Survey, 1901-9; geologist since 1909; geologist 111. Geol. Survey since 1906. Author: Physical Geography of the Dev- ils Lake Region, 1899; Physical Geography of the Evanston-Waukegan Region of III., 1908; interpretation of Topographic Maps, 1908; Gla- ciation of the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains, 1909; Mineral Resources of Southwestern Alas- ka, 1910; Geology and Mineral Resources of the Alaska Peninsula, 1911; also numerous scien- tific and ednl. papers. Sec. Chicago Acad, of Sciences and sec. board of trustees, same; fel- low Geol. Soc. America; mem. Assn. Am. Geog- raphers, Nat. Geog. Soc, Chicago Geog. Soc, 111. Acad. Sciences, Chicago Museum and Li- brary Extension Council. Mem. Delta Kappa Epsilon. Residence: 5453 Monroe Av. ATTBAKD, Samuel Herbert, physician; born Loran, Stephenson Co., 111., Oct. 26, 1854; son Joel and Susannah (Getgen) Aurand; worked on farm and attended district scliool until 1873: attended Iowa Wesleyan Univ. and Mt. Morris Coll., 1881; grad. Hahnemann Med. Coll. of Chi- cago, M.D., 1884, and has taken various post- grad, courses; married 1887. Maggie Toilmeier (died 1893); 1 son: Arthur; married 2d, Free- port, 111., 1895, Flora I. Knoll. Began teaching pub. school, 1874; began practice of medicine, 1884, at Loran. 111. (6 years); then spent 1 year In Chicago hosps. and colls.; practiced at Pearl City, 111., 4 years, Freeport, 111., 2 years; in Chi- cago since 1897. Mem. Cook Co. Hosp. staff, 1893-4. Vice-pres. and prof, of materia medica and clinical medicine Chicago Horace. Medical Coll.; vice-pres. 111. Homoe. Med. Assn.; mem. Chicago Homoe. Med. Soc. and of Am. Inst, of Homoeopathy. Vice-pres. Pearl City (111.) Bank. Republican. Mem. and trustee Park Av. M.E. Church. Mason: Blue Lodge, Chapter and Con- sistory; Modern Woodmen of America. Resi- dence: 2059 Washington Boul. Office: 717, 34 E. Washington St. ATTSTIIT, Bernard ITelson, general passenger agent; born Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 9, 1856; son Robert N. and Sarali (Ford) Austin; ed. Mil- waukee pub. schools. Royal Mil. Acad., Berlin, Germany (1867-71); high school and Milwaukee Academy, Milwaukee, 1871-4; married Clara A. Whltcomb, of Milwaukee, Nov. 1880; children: Lester W., Juliet, Louise. Began ry. service as general office clerk of the C.,M.&St.P.Ry., 1874- 80; general office clerk in auditing dept. of N.P. R.R., 1880-4; passenger and ticket agent at Min- neapolis, 1884-8; asst. general passenger agent at St. Paul, 1888-1897, same road; general pas- senger agent B.&O.R.R. since June, 1897. Also chmn. of the exec. com. of the Central Passen- ger Assn. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Railway. Residence: 4833 Lake Av. Office: 112 W. Adams St. *ATrSTXS', Charles Orlando, banker; see Vol. 190,-,. AUSTIN, Frederick Carleton, pres. Municipal Engring. & Contracting Co.; born Skaneateles, N.Y., June 2, 1853; son Dorr and Marietta (Hatch) Austin; ed. pub. schools of New York and Skaneateles Acad.; married Chicago, 1887, Anna Barker; children: Wesley Ogden, Marion Ogden (Mrs. H. A. Richardson). Began busi- ness life in Chicago as resident partner of the firm of Goulds & Austin, farming tools, 1883-7; then became pres. and treas. of the F. C. Austin Mfg. Co., until 1902, when sold interests in that company and Joined in organization of the Mu- nicipal Engring. & Contracting Co., of which is pres. and dir. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, Twentieth Century, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, South Shore Country. Resi- dence: Plaza Hotel. Office: Railway Exchange. AUSTIN, Harry Qeoffrey, pres. Old Colony Life Ins. Co.; born London, Eng., June 10, 1868; son George Franklin and Clarissa (Malot) Aus- tin; came to America, July 20, 1886; ed. pub. schools of Haldinand Co., Ont., Ontario Mil. Acad., and Western Business Coll. of Ont.; at- tended summer law lectures at Univ. of Mich.; married Martha Fletcher Ransom, of Lexing- ton, Ky., Sept. 23, 1891. Began ins. with the Equitable Life Assurance Soc. of the U.S. at Richmond, Ind., in 1888, remained until 1890; in service of the Nat. Life Ins. Co. of D.C., 1890-4, and the Northwestern Mutual of Mil- waukee, 1895-8; was agent, special agent and asst. supt. of agencies Provident Savings Life, 1899-1905, when became identified with the Old Colony Life Ins. Co., Chicago, as sec, 1906-8, vice-pres. and gen. mgr., 1908-9, and pres. and gen. mgr. since 1909; also pres. and dir. Com- mercial Banking Co. of Ky. Democrat. Episco- palian. Mem. Masons. Odd Fellows, Red Men. Residence: 843 Lakeside PI. Office: Old Colony Building. AUSTIN, Henry Warren, banker and real es- tate; born 217 Lake St., Oak Park, 111., Jan. 22, 1864; son Henry Warren and Martha Sophia (Voorhees) Austin; grad. Oak Park High School, 1881, W. Division High School, Chicago, 1884; B.A., Williams Coll., 1888; married Nov. 17, 1904, Edna Lee Harris. After graduation from Oak Park High School worked as clerk for H. W. Austin & Co. in hardware business, 1881-3; bookkeeper for C. T. Boal Stove Co., 1888-89. On death of father, 1889, came into management of his real estate interests. One of. organizers, Feb. 1892, and first pres. Oak Park State Bank, later changed to OaK Park Trust & Savings Bank, of which he is still pres. and dir.; vice-pres., treas. and dir. Mackie- Lovejoy Mfg. Co.; sec. and dir. Niles Mfg. Co. Republican. Mem. 43d, 44th and 45th 111. Gen- eral Assemblies from 23d Senatorial Dist. ; school trustee of school district, 39-13, April 1894-Apr. 1903; treas. village of Oak Park since its organization as a village. Congregational- ist. Ex-pres. Williams Coll. Alumni Assn. of Chicago; treas. Chicago Soc. of Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Oak Park (treas. 6 terms), Hamil- ton, City. Residence: 217 Lake St., Oak Park, 111. Office: 179 W. Washington St. AUSTIN, William Baden, treasurer John T. Shayne & Co.; born Rensselaer, Ind., Apr. 21, 1860; son John Martin and Sarah Jane (Webb) Austin; B.A., Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind., 1881, later A.M.; attended Union Coll. of Law, Chicago, 1882; married Rensselaer, Nov. 7, 1882, Louie Hammond; 1 child: Virginia A. (Mrs. Roy M. Shayne.) After graduating from coll. entered employ of law firm of Thompson & Bro., Rensselaer; admitted to Ind. bar, 1882, and entered into partnership with Hon. E. P. Hammond, 1887, which lasted until Judge Ham- mond went to Supreme bench. 1890; then prac- ticed alone until 1900, when removed to (Chi- cago; now engaged in handling bonds and mort- gages; also managing dir. Kno.x Hat Mfg. Co. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 23 of New York; treas. and gen. mgr. John T. Shayne & Co.. Chicago. Organized the Farm- ers' State Bank of Knox, Ind., 1892; organized the Commercial State Bank of Rensselaer, 1894, and controlled the same (now the First Nat. Bank); is large owner of real estate in North- western Ind. and in Chicago. Mem. Ind. State Bar Assn., 111. Mfrs.' Assn., Chicago Assn. Com- merce. Republican. Presbyterian. Has been tendered various political appointments. Includ- ing foreign consulships, all of which declined. Mem. K. of P., Phi Kappa Psi; vice-pres. Ind. Soc. of Chicago. Clubs: Union League, Univer- sity, Hamilton (vice-pres.), Marquette (pres.). Recreations: motoring and golf. Residence: 25 Scott St. Offices: 35 S. Dearborn St. and 43 S. State St. ^AVEBT, Samuel JetTery, physician; see Vol. 1905. ATEB, Edward Everett, capitalist; born Ke- nosha, Wis.. Nov. 16. 1S41; son Elbridge Gerry and Mary (Titcomb) Ayer; married Emma Au- gusta Burbank. Sept. 7, 1865; 1 daughter: Mrs. Elizabeth Burbank Johnson. Has extensive lum- ber Interests in South and West; dlr. Ayer & Lord Tie Co. Owns one of finest pvt. libraries in the U.S. and an especially noteworthy collec- tion of Americana. Pres. Field Columbian Mus., 1893-8; dlr. Field Columbian Mus., Newberry Library, Art Inst. Life mem. Am. Hist. Assn.; dir. Chicago Hist. Soc. Clubs: Chicago, Cax- ton. Commercial, Saddle and Cycle, Riverside, South Shore Country (Chicago), Country (Lake Geneva, Wis.). Recreation: motoring. Resi- dence: 1 Banks St., Chicago. Summer Resi- dence: "The Oaks," Lake Geneva, Wis. Office: Railway Exchange. AYEBS, Frank David, lawyer; born on farm in McLean Co., near Bloomington, 111., June 15, 1867; son Joseph B. and Sarah C. (Hayberger) Ayers; ed. prep., literary and law depts. of the Illinois Wesleyan Univ., Bloomington, III., graduating 1890; unmarried. Began practice of law at Ottawa, 111., 1890, as member firm of Browne & Ayers; came to Chicago, 1893, form- ing the law firm of Ayers, Rinaker & Ay- ers. Republican. First asst. city atty., Apr. 1903-Oct. 8, 1906; became city atty. and re- signed latter position Mar. 1, 1907, and became atty. Chicago Terminal R.R. Co.; atty. Board of Election Commissioners. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Mason (Shriner), K. of P. Clubs: Ham- ilton, Colonial. Residence: 4459 Prairie Av. Of- fice: Chamber of Commerce. AYEBS, Seymonr Warren, lawj'er; born Mc- Lean Co., 111., Aug. 12, 1863; son Joseph B. and Sarah C. (Hayberger) Ayers; educated public schools of McLean Co., 111., 111. Wesleyan Univ., Bloomington, Knox Coll., Galesbure, 111.; law course at 111. Wesleyan Univ., 1889-92; married, Carllnville, 111., Nov. 4, 1903, Zoe, daughter of P. L. Denby; 1 child: Elizabeth. From time of leaving Knox Coll. was engaged in raising fine horses, cattle and hogs in McLean Co., 111., un- til entered on study of law; came to Chicago from Bloomington. 111., 1892; was senior mem. of law firm of Ayers, Rinaker & Ayers until Mr. Rinaker was elected to the bench; firm is now Ayers & Ayers; also dir. the Meyercord Co. Re- publican. Mason. Club: Colonial. Recreations: horseback riding and literature. Residence: 523 E. 44th St. Office: Chamber of Commerce. B BAACKES, Frank, general sales agent Am. Steel & Wire Co.; born Germany, Mar. 9, 1863; son (jodfrey and Franziska Baackes; ed. schools in German.v until about 15 years old; married Katie O'Rourke (deceased); 1 son: Godfrey D.; married 2d, Mamie E. Lutz; 2 sons: Frank, Karl. Spent a year in works of wire nail mills at Oberbilk-Diisseldorf before coming, in 1879, to Cleveland. O.. where he joined his brother. Michael, at the H. P. Nail Co.'s works; worked in every dept. of the mill, 1879-81, then became supt. of the plant, 1881-4; went to Beaver Falls, Pa., 1884, to erect wire nail plant for Hartman Steel Co.; while there became impressed that in order to extend consumption of wire nails they must be made of such pattern and quality as to supplant the cut nails; after much experiment, succeeded, in 1885, in introducing what is now known as the Standard wire nail, which grew rapidly in favor; organized, July, 1885, and be- came gen. mgr. Salem Wire Nail Co., of Salem, O., which he developed to importance; business was absorbed, Apr. 1898 with other plants at New Philadelphia and Flndlay, O., by the Am. Steel & Wire Co., of 111., of which became gen. mgr. When this was absorbed, Jan. 1899 by the Am. Steel & Wire Co. of N.J. was elected gen. supt., and in 1900 was elected to present posi- tion as gen. sales agent and dlr. of the co., and in 1905 was also made vice-pres. Clubs: Chi- cago Athletic, Union League, Chicago Automo- bile, Mid-Day, Calumet, South Shore Country, Germania. Recreations: golf, motoring, and fish- ing. Residence: 4932 Lake Av. Summer Resi- dence: Baackes Lodge, Lake Content, Eagle Riv- er, Wis. Office: 72 W. Adams St. BABB, Washingfton Irrinff, lawyer; born Des Moines Co., la., Oct. 2, 1844; son Miles and Mary (Moyer) Babb; A.B., Iowa Wesleyan Univ., 1866, A.M., 1869 (LL.D., 1898, State Univ. of la., 1907); served 8th la. Vol. Car., 1863-5; mar- ried Alice Bird, of Mt. Pleasant, la., Oct. 9, 1873; children: Max W. (Milwaukee), Miles T. (Kansas City), Alice (Aurora, 111). Admitted to bar, 1868; practiced at Mt. Pleasant, la,, 1868-1906, Chicago, since 1906. Pres. Western Wheeled Scraper Co., Aurora, 111.; vice-pres. Austin Mfg. Co., Chicago, Old Second National Bank, Aurora, 111. Mem. la. Ho. of Rep., 1884; judge 2d Jud. Dist., 1891-5; Dem. candidate for gov.. 1895; received Dem. vote la. Legislature for U.S. senator, 1896; chairman Sound Money Dem. Conv., la., 1896. Regent, State Univ. of la., 1898-1906; trustee la. Wesleyan Univ. since 1873. Club: Union League. Residence: Aurora, 111. Office: 1329 Manhattan Bldg. BABBITT, Benton Bolcomb, manager Alfred Peats Co.; born on farm, Warren Co., O., July 28, 1858; son James Madison and Eleanor R. (Hall) Babbitt; ed. common schools of Warren Co.; married Danville, 111., Dec. 16, 1886, Alice Knight; children: Alice, Benton Knight, El- eanor, Gladys. At 15 years of age began work in a grocery store in Warren Co., O. ; was with Hale & West, wall paper, Lebanon, O., 1872-8; with J. H. Madden. Danville, 111., stationery and wall paper, 1878-83; came to Chicago and was traveling representative for J. J. McGrath, 1883-7; traveling salesman, 1887-91, and office mgr., 1891-7, Lartz Wall Paper Co.; Chicago mgr. Alfred Peats Co., wall paper, since 1897. Republican. Club: Birchwood Country. Resi- dence: 1309 Lunt Av. Office: 25 S. Wabash Av. BABCOCX, Adolpb Boris, stock broker; born Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 1876; son Gen. Or- ville E. (U.S.A.) and Annie (Campbell) Bab- cock; Ph.B., Sheffield Scientific School (Yale Univ.). 1898; unmarried. Since 1900 engaged as a stock broker in Chicago, and now connected with Babcock, Rushton Co., bankers and brokers. Clubs: Chicago, University, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Saddle and Sirloin. Residence: 748 Lincoln Parkway. Office: The Rookery. BABCOCX, Alfred Jerome, Chicago mgr. for mfrs.; born Brookfield, N.Y., Mar. 8, 1850; son Alfred F. and Lucy (Brownell) Babcock; ed. pub. schools of Brookfield. N.Y.; LL.B., Univ. of Mich.. 1880; married Saginaw, Mich., Dec. 15, 1880, Henrietta R. Ripley; children: Earle, Fred, Lucy, Dorothy, Marlon. Engaged in various lines of business in Saginaw, Mich., and Chi- cago; since 1885 identified with the Chicago branch of Manning, Maxwell & Moore, ry. and machinists' tools; became manager of Chicago branch in 1898; dir. Manning, Maxwell & Moore (Incorp.). Republican. Clubs: Union League, 24 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS South Shore Country. Recreations: golf and motoring. Residence: 5546 Madison Av. Office: 111-115 N. Canal St. BABCOCK, Frederick Beynolds, lawyer; born Milwaukee, Wis., May 4, 1865; son Simeon and Sarah L. (Reynolds) Babcock; ed. Univ. of Mich., and Chicago Coll. of Law; married Abby Kettelle, of Chicago, Apr. 30, 1900. Admitted to 111. bar, 1S90; retired from practice of law, Jan. 1, 1906, to engage in banking and broker- age business as mem. firm of Finley Barrel! & Co., brokers, until 1910. Republican. Mem. Law Club, Chicago Bar Assn., Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Chicago Athletic, Press, Glen View Golf, South Shore Country, Chicago Yacht, Chicago Golf; also Lawyers' (New York) and National Golf Links of America. Residence: 14 Bellevue PI. BABCOCK, Iceland Almanzo, sec. Sprague Canning Machinery Co.; born Freeport, 111., Oct. 6, 1868; son Leland A. and Margarette Ella (Bechtol) Babcock; ed. common schools oi Free- port, 111., Northwestern Preo. School at Ev- anston, 2 years at Lake Forest Univ., leaving to enter business; later grad. Chicago Coll. of Law; married Chicago, Nov. 19, 1900, Grace Alexandra Heap; children: Grace Elizabeth, Ba- sil Philip. Was with Montgomery Ward & Co., 3 years, then with Sprague, Warner & Co., and after that to Board of Trade in the grain and feed business of Hadfield & Co.; upon decease of father in 1893 succeeded to the estate and devoted time during next 2 years to matters pertaining to the closing of the estate; later employed by Nat. Bank of 111. and by the West- ern Mutual Life Ins. Co. (as cashier and atty.) until 1899, when entered the Sprague Canning Machinery Co., of which is sec. and dlr. ; also treas. Western Ranching Corporation, Los An- geles, Cal.; vice-pres. Sticknev Machine Co., Portland, Me.; pres. I. W. McCagg Co., Chicago; dir. Canners' and Dried Fruit Packers' Pub. Co. Republican. Club: 111. Athletic. Recrea- tion: motoring. Residence: 6426 Washington Boul., Oak Park, 111. Office: 222 N. Wabash Av. BABCOCK, OrvlUe Ellas, banker and broker; born Chicago, Aug. 13, 1872; son Gen. Orvllle E. (U.S.A.) and Annie (Campbell) Babcock; Ph.B., Sheffield Scientlhc School (Yale Univ.), 1894; married Chicago, Nov. 20, 1901, Ellen Walsh. In 1896 became a mem. of John C. King & Co., bankers and brokers; firm was succeeded by King, Hodenpyl & Co., and later again resumed name of John C. King & Co., until Jan. 1, 1907, when it was succeeded by present firm of Bab- cock, Rushton Co., of which is senior member. Mem. New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, Merchants' Exchange, St. Louis. Republican. Clubs: Chi- cago, University, South Shore Country, On- wentsia. Saddle and Cycle; also Racquet and Tennis (New York). Recreations: golf and mo- toring. Residence: Lake Forest, 111. Office: The Rookery. BABCOCK, Bottert Hall, physician; born Wa- tertown, N.Y., July 26, 1851; son Robert Stan- ton and Emily M. (Hall) Babcock; ed. Inst, for Blind, Phila., 1864-7, prep. dept. Olivet (Mich.) Coll., 1867-9, Western Reserve Coll., 1869-73, A.B., 1873, A.M., 1897; Univ. of Mich. (lit. de- partment), 1873-4 (med. dept.), 1874-6; M.D., Chicago Med. Coll., 1878, Coll. Phys. and Surg. (Columbia), 1879; continued med. studies Ber- lin, Munich, Wurzburg, 1880-3; (LL.D., Univ. of Mich.); married Lizzie C. Weston, of Montclair, N.J., June 12, 1879; children: Eleanor Clinton. Robert Weston. In practice, Chicago, since 1883; prof. clin. medicine and physical diagno- sis, Chicago Post-Grad. Med. School, 1887-92; prof. clin. medicine and diseases of chest. Coll. Phys. and Surg., Chicago, 1891-1905; attending physician, 1891-1907, consulting physician, since 1907, Cook Co. Hosp. ; consulting physician to Mary Thompson, Marion Sims, St. Anthony de Padua and Passavant hosps. Mem. Assn. Am. Physicians, Am. Climatol. Assn., A.M.A., Nat. Assn. for Study and Prevention of Tuberculo- sis, Internat. Inst, for Tuberculosis, Am. Con- gress of Physicians and Surgeons; corr. mem. Medico-Chirurg. Soc. of Edinburgh; mem. Delta Kappa Epsilon, etc. Author: Diseases of the Heart and Arterial System, 1903; Diseases of the Lungs, 1907. Residence: 44 Bellevue PI. Of- fice: 108 N. State St. *BABST, Earl D., lawyer; see Vol. 1905. BACH, Emanuel, merchant; born Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 26, 1841; son Isaac and Fanny CLevlgard) Bach; ed. pub. schools in Bavaria; married Carrie Kohn, of Chicago, Apr. 22, 1879; children: Isaac E., Adele I., Corinne E. Came CO U.S. In 1858, and in 1861 went to Oskaloosa, la., where he was engaged in mercantile and banking business for 27 years; came to Chicago in 1888, and established wholesale wool and fur business; since 1905 discontinued the wool business; pres. Bach Fur Co. Republican. Jew- ish religion. Clubs: Standard, Ravlsloe Coun- try. Recreation: golf. Residence: 3432 Michi- gan Av. Office: 108-110 W. Michigan St. BACH, Frederick A., brick mfr. ; born Ploch- ingen, Wurttemberg, Germany, Feb. 13, 1864; son William and Katharina (Haegele) Bach; ed. pub. school and special course in drawing, Plochlngen, Germany; came to America, 1880; married Emma A. Hage, of Chicago, July 20, 1893; 3 children: Alice A., Herbert H. and Frederick A., Jr. Began in brick mfg. business at 18, with his father, becoming sec. Wm. Bach & Sons Co., in 1900; then became pres. and treas. Bach Brick Co., when this co. took over the Wm. Bach & Sons Co., in 1905. Republican. Treas. Evangelical Epiphany Church. Member K.P., Schwaben Verem (ex-dir.). Recreations: motoring and fishing. Residence: 4141 Hermi- tage Av. Office: 2647 Montrose Av. BACH, Otto Carl, mfr.; born Plochlngen, Wurttemberg, Germany, Jan. 18, 1872; son Will- iam and Katharina (Haegele) Bach; family came to America, settling at Chicago, 1881; ed. pub. schools, Bryant & Stratton Business Coll., night and correspondence schools; married Louise Cora Gatter, of Evanston, 111., Jan. 17, 1907; 1 son: Otto Carl, Jr. Began to work for his father, a brick mfr., 1886, becoming a stock- holder of the reorganized firm of Wm. Bach & Sons Co., in 1900, which continued until the retirement of William Bach, Sr., in 1905, when the present corporation. Bach Brick Co., con- sisting of himself and five brothers, was organ- ized, of which has since been secretary. Re- publican. Evangelical Lutheran. Mem. Nat. Union. Recreations: billiards and bowling. Residence: 2023 Montrose Boul. Office: 2647 Montrose Av. BACH, WilUam Frederick, brick mfr.; born Plochlngen, Wurttemberg, Germany, Nov. 29, 1861; son William and Katharina (Haegele) Bach; ed. pub. school and special course in drawing; married Marie Lena Ramspberger, of Plochlngen, Germany, 1884; 4 children: William J., Adolph F., Albert J., and Lillie M. Began in brick mfg. business with his father, 1883, becoming mem. firm of Wm. Bach & Sons Co., 1900, and vice-pres. and dir. of its successor, the Bach Brick Co., 1905. Republican. Evan- gelical. Mem. Schwaben Verein. Residence: 5532 Southport Av. Office: 2647 Montrose Av. BACHAITD, I^evl Noel, mfr.; see Vol. 1905. BACHEKSOB, see also Batchelder. BACHEIiDOB, Edward Ayranlt, real estate; born Waukegan, 111.; son Edward S. L. and Ann Atherton (Ayrault) Bacheldor; ed. Lake Forest Acad. In grocery business in Chicago 5 years; in 1S73 engaged in the hotel business as pro- prietor of the Atherton House, the Southern Hotel, and later of the Lexington Hotel, until 1900, when disposed of the hotel business and engaged in the real estate business. Repub- THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 25 lican. Club: Union League. Residence: Lexing- ton Hotel. BACHEtliEi Cecil Von, physician; B.S., Univ. of Chicago, 1897, M.S., 1898; M.D., Rush Med. Coll., 1900. Asst. prof, obstetrics. Coll. of Phy- sicians and Surgeons (Univ. of 111.), and Chi- cago Policlinic; attending gynecologist to Ger- man Hosp. Mem. A.M.A., 111. State Med. Soc, Chicago Med. Soc. Residence: 4521 Sheridan Road. Office: 1400 Reliance Bldg. BACHBACS, Benjamin Cliarles, lawyer; born Elgin, 111., Jan. 29, 1874; son Charles and Leo- nora (Goldman) Bachrach; A.B., Univ. of Notre Dame, Ind., 1892; student Cornell Univ.; stud- ied Columbia Law School, New York; LL.B., Kent Coll. of Law, Chicago, 1896; married Chi- cago, June a, 1898, Martha Hartman; children: Leona and Marie. In practice at Chicago since 1896. Appeared in defense of Alderman Thomas O'Malley, acquitted of murder; Baron von Bie- denfeld, acquitted of murder; Charles W. Spal- ding, banker, acquitted of embezzlement; Police Officer Baginski, acquitted of murder; John Kiebel, acquitted of murder; Edward R. Hib- bard, convicted in U.S. Court of using mails to defraud, case afterwards reversed; David Ro- senbaum, acquitted of murder; counsel for Ull- man & Keller, Supreme Court of U.S., white slave law declared unconstitutional; atty. for 'Mike de Pike," acquitted of conspiracy. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Jewish religion. Mem. K.P. Recreations: golf, swimming, bowl- ing and walking. Residence: 4531 Greenwood Av. Office: 1016 Ashland Blk. 'BACKUS, Wilson Marvin, clergyman; see Vol. I90r,. BACOir, Cliaxles Sumner, physician; born Spring Prairie, Wis., July 30, 1856; son John, Jr., and Chloe Ann (Thompson) Bacon; prep, ed. in pub. school and Wisconsin State Normal School; Ph.B., Beloit Coll., 1878; M.D., North- western Univ., 1884; post-erad. study In Ger- many and Austria, 1891. 1894-5; married Vi- enna, Austria, Aug. 17, 1895, Marie von Rost- horn; children: Karl Alfons, Ernst Lecher, Charles Sumner, Jr., Helena Marie. In practice of medicine in Chicago since 1884; formerly in- terne of Cook Co. Hosp. and asst. surgeon Al- exian Bros. Hosp.; prof, of obstetrics Chicago Policlinic and med. dept. of Univ. of 111.; at- tending obstetrician to Henrotin. Policlinic, University, Evangelical Deaconess and Chicago Lying-in hosps. Contributor of numerous pa- pers on obstetrics to various med. socs. and journals. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc, Chicago Gynecological Soc, Chicago Pathological Soc, Chicago Acad, of Medicine, Physicians Club, 111. State Med. Soc, A.M.A. Independent in pol- itics. Mem. Soc. for Ethical Culture. Clubs: University. City. Office and Residence: 2156 Sedgwick St. BACOir, DeWitt Clinton, dentist; born Oneida, Knox Co., 111., July 13, 1864; son DeWItt Clin- ton and Louise (Knight) Bacon; ed. pub. schools of Oneida, 111., Univ. of Mich, and Chicago Coll. of Dental Surgery, D.D.S., 1887; married Chi- cago, 1887, Marie Thompson. Since 1887 en- gaged in general practice of dentistry in Chica- go. Mem. Chicago Dental Soc. Republican. Ma- son. Residence: Luzerne Hotel. Office: 31 N. State St. BACOIT, Edward BicIiardBon, grain ; born Chi- cago, Feb. 22, 1857; son Moses S. and Georgian- na (Richardson) Bacon; ed. Ogden School, New- berry School, W. Division High School. Phil- lips Exeter Acad., Harvard Univ., graduating 1878; married 1879, Clara Cram (now deceased) ; married 2d, 1902, Katherine D. Horton; chil- dren: Raymond C., Edward R., Jr., John W., Robert C. Since 1878 engaged in present busi- ness as a buyer and shipper of grain. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Residence: 452 Briar PI. Office: 230 S. LaSalle St. Painesville, O., Jan. 1, 1843; son Thomas and Harriet (Smith) Bacon; ed. district school, Ma- rengo Tp., 111.; married Laporte Co., Ind., June 2, 1864, Sarah Jane McLane (died Oct. 10, 1884); 3 children. Became connected with the Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 1873, as employe of commn. firm, selling cattle, hogs and sheep; senior member firm of Bacon, Peterson & Co. since 1909. Republican. Mason. Residence: 3532 Indiana Av. Office: Union Stock Yards. BACOIT, Oeorire Andrew, publisher; born Webster, Mass., Jan. 17, 1847; son George Hale and Ann (Bigelow) Bacon; A.B., Brown Univ., Providence, R.I., 1867; prin. of an acad., Derby, Vt., 1867-8, high school, Gardner, Mass., 1868-9; student Newton Theol. Instn., Newton Centre, Mass., 1869-70, in Germany, 1870-1; (hon. Ph.D., Hamilton Coll., Clinton, N.Y., 1879); married .Susan Lyman Hillraan, of Northampton, Mass., Aug. 16, 1871; 4 children: George Morgan, Carl Edward, Paul Valentine and Annie. Instr. Poly. Inst, of Brooklyn, 1871-4, high school, Syra- cuse, N.Y., 1874-7 (prin. of latter, 1878-88); en- gaged in publishing business in firm of AUyn & Bacon, Boston, New York and Chicago, since July 2, 1888. Editor of The Academy, 1886-92. Recreations: literature and travel. Residence: 6028 Jackson Park Av. Office: 629 S. Wabash Avenue. BACON, Paul Valentine, publisher; born Syr- acuse, N.Y., Feb. 14, 1876; son George Andrew and Susan Lyman (Hillman) Bacon; A.B., Har- vard Univ., 1898; studied In France, Italy, Greece and Germany; married Elizabeth Mar- garet Keech, of Waupun, Wis., Jan. 10, 1907. Agent for Allyn & Bacon, school book pub- lishers, since 1897. Mem. N.E.A., Am. Hist. Assn., A.A.A.S., Am. Geog. Soc, Am. Polit. Sci- ence Assn., Classical Assn. of the Middle West and South. Clubs: Quadrangle, Caxton, Chicago Literary. Recreations: literature and travel. Author: German Grammar, 1907; Im Vaterland, 1910. Residence: 6120 Jackson Park Av. Office: 629 S. Wabash Av. BACON, Bobert Stillwell, mfr. ; born Hanni- bal, Mo., Apr. 16, 1873; son Robert L. and Julia (Stillwell) Bacon; ed. pub. schools; married Venetia Neville Danner, of Mobile, Ala., June 1906. Started to work at 17 in Dayton's Book Store in Quincy, 111.; came to Chicago, 1893, and traveled for Lord, Owen & Co., wholesale druggists, leaving them to go to Chicago Ve- neer Co., owned by Mr. Lord of that firm; be- came sec. Chicago Veneer Co. until 1897, when started in veneer business for self; organized. 1900, and since pres. R. S. Bacon Veneer Co.; organized, pres. and mgr. Bacon-Underwood Ve- neer Co., of Mobile, Ala.; resided at Mobile, 1905-8. Republican. Residence: 4753 Lake Av. Office: 213 N. Ann St. BASENOCH, John Joseph, hay, grain, etc.; born Fyfeshire, Scotland, Apr. 19, 1851; son Jo- seph and Helen (Tough) Badenoch; ed. public schools of New York; married Chicago, 1874, Clemence Ward; children: Joseph W., John J., Jr. (deceased), Edward C, Annie L., David A., Ernest W. Began in New York as errand boy; came to Chicago, 1867, and was in employ of M. Kronberg & Co., wholesale jewelers, for 7 years; in 1873 established present firm of J. J. Badenoch & Co., commn. merchants and ship- pers of hay, grain, feed, etc., of which is still at head as pres. Republican. Was alderman of old 11th Ward; pres. of the Board of Election Commissioners 3 years, and Board of Educa- tion 3 years; gen. supt. of police of the City of Chicago 2 years. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Mason, Past Commander St. Bernard Command- ery, K.T. Pres. and one of founders of Masonic Orphans' Home. Pres. St. Andrews' Soc. Club: Illinois. Recreation: yachting and fishing. Res- idence: 2956 Washington Boul. Summer Resi- dence: Brown's Lake, Burlington, Wis. Office: 400 N. Union St. BACON, Francis VL, live stock commn.; born BASBNOCB, Bowland Nathaniel, lawyer; 26 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS born Chicago, Dec. 28, 1871; son Joseph and Elizabeth (Hill) Badenoch; ed. Englewood gram- mar and high schools, graduating, 1891; grad. Chicago Coll. of Law, 1897; married Jackson- ville, 111., Oct. 25. 1901, Mary R. Russell; 1 son: Rowland Russell. Admitted to bar, Sept. 15, 1898; since then engaged In practice of law. Republican. Baptist. Club: Englewood Men's. Residence: 6548 Ross Av., Englewood, 111. Of- nce: 1501 Ft. Dearborn Bldg. BASEB, John, lumber merchant; born Ger- many, Aug. 20, 1849. Came to America, 1867; was with the lumber firm Waldo & Waters for several years, and then established retail lum- ber business for self, the firm being Bruce, Bader & Co.; thereafter the firm changed to Dean, Bader & Co., for about 12 years, to John Bader Lumber Co., of which he is senior mem. Residence: 1445 Addison St. Office: Dominick St.. Foot of A St. BASQEB, Alplieug Sbreve, lumber merchant; born Chicago, Feb. 16, 1862; son Alpheus C. and Elvira C. (Sheridan) Badger; ed. Chicago pub. schools; married Dec. 1890, Sarah Frances Cowles, of San Francisco; children: Edwin H., Shreve C, Frances S. Began lumber business in the office of T. W^. Harvey, 1876-8; was after- ward in accounting dept. Pullman Palace Car Co. and later in wholesale dept. of Field, Leiter & Co. In 1888 became connected with the Nat. Lumber Co., at Creston, la., and later treas. and mgr. of the co. in Chicago; pres. A. S. Bad- ger Co. since Apr. 1896. Residence: Kenilworth, 111. Office: 140 S. Dearborn St. BADT, Francis Beatns, elec. engr. ; born St. Petersburg, Russia, Oct. 4, 1849; son Augustus and Ernestine (Von Todleben) Badt (mother is mem. of famous Russian family mentioned in mil. annals of Russian hist.); grad. Royal Gym- nasium of Prussia; .ioined arty, corps, Prussian Army, 1868; grad. Govt. Mil. Academy, 1870; served through Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1; attended school for officers of arty, and engrs., and grad. Imperial Tech. High School, 1872; commissioned officer of ordnance and served under the ministry of war in the com. of ord- nance and arms, until coming to U.S., 1881; married Elizabeth O'Donnell, of Chicago, Nov. 2, 1885; 2 daughters: Frances E. M. and Er- nestine L. Supt. construction dept., U.S. Elec- tric Light Co., of New York, 1881-8; mgr. pow- er and mining dept., Thomson-Houston Electric Co., Chicago, 1890, until its consolidation with the United Edison Mfg. Co., of New York, in 1892; gen. mgr. Siemens & Halske Electric Co. of America, 1894-7. and dir., sec. and treas., 1895-7; organized, 1897, present firm of F. B. Badt & Co., elec. engrs.; also western agent for The Weston Elec. Instrument Co., and Ward Leonard Electric Co. Awarded decorations of Iron C^ross and campaign medal of German Army for services in Franco-Prussion War, 1871. Mem. Am. Inst. Elec. Engrs., Western Soc. Engrs., Chicago Electric Club. Independ- ent in politics. Russian Church. Clubs: Union League, Midlothian Country, Chicago Electric. Author: Dynamo Tenders; Bell Hangers; Elec- tric Transmission; Incandescent Wiring (all hand books); also Practical Notes on Electro- lytic Refining of Copper; Practical Electrical Units. Residence: 6506 Lafayette Av. Office: 1504 Monadnock Blk. BAER. Almerin Webster, physician; born Wayne Co., O., Feb. 3, 1862; son Benjamin F. and Amanda (Buttermore) Baer; ed. public schools of Pa.; Ph.G., Chicago Coll. of Phar- macy. 1885; M.D., Rush Med. Coll., 1889. En- gaged in practice of medicine in Chicago from 1889; now specialist in electro-therapy and X- ray practice. Mem. Am. Electro-Therapeutic Soc, A.M.A., 111. State Med. Soc, Chicago Med. Soc. Republican. Office: Heyworth Bldg. BAOOOT, James Edward, pres. E. Baggot Co., plumbers, gas fitters, etc.; born Chicago, Sept. 6, 1865; son Edward and B. Baggot; grad. St. Ignatius Coll., 1881; married Chicago, 1890, Ju- lia A. Heeney; children: Edward Genevieve, Evyline, James E. In 1881 entered the plumb- ing business established by his father, in 1861, learning the trade and later having charge of the plumbing and lighting fixtures in many of the largest buildings in Chicago; now pres. of E. Baggot Co.. contractors for plumbing and gas fitting and mfrs. of gas and electric fix- tures; also treas. Chicago General Fixture Co. Republican. Catholic. Recreations: outdoor di- versions. Residence: 4103 Vincennes Av. Store: 17 E. Lake St. Factory: 238 E. Illinois St. BAHiE'S', see also Bally. BAIXiET, Clarence Mitcliell, brigadier-gen. U.S.A.; born New York, Nov. 26, 1841; ed. pvt. and pub. schools in Indiana and Pa.; married. Apptd. from Ind., 2d It. 6th U.S. Inf., Aug. 5, 1861; 1st It., July 14, 1863; capt., July 28, 1866; assigned to 8th Inf., Dec. 15, 1870; maj. 15th Inf., July 10, 1891; It. -col. 18th Inf., Apr. 25, 1895; col. 16th Inf., Nov. 1, 1898; retired for disability in line of duty, May 5, 1899; advanced to rank of brig. -gen. retired, by act of Apr. 23, 1904. Mem. Loyal Legion, G.A.R. Club: Union League. Residence: 2404 N. Clark St. BATTiEY, Edward Fayson, mfr. ; born Almont, Lapeer Co., Mich., Dec. 28, 1841; son Freder- ick Kinsman and Sarah (Shaw) Bailey; ed. pub. schools and Bryant & Stratton Commercial Col- lege, Chicago; married Knoxville, Tenn., Dec 26, 1866, Katharine Baxter; children: Delia Au- gusta (Mrs. Arthur H. Day, New Haven, Conn. ), Annie Baxter (died in infancy); married 2d, Chicago, May 9, 1889, Minerva Spruance; chil- dren: Edward Payson, Harmon (daughter), Frederick Spruance, Vaughn. Was clerk for Densmore & Rice, Chicago, 1860-1, for Cooley, Farwell & Co., 1862, Chicago: bookkeeper at Odell, 111., 1863; clerk quartermaster's dept., U.S.A., 1863-4; cashier of bank at Knoxville, Tenn., 1865-75; with A. T. Stewart & Co., New York, 1875-82; since 1882 with Chicago Malle- able Iron Co. and Nat. Malleable Castin Victor, druggist; born Welle, Poland-Germany, Dec. 23, 1852; son John and Agniszka (Moz) Bardonski; ed. common schools in Poland-Germany, Chicago schools and grad. Chicago Coll. of Pharmacy; married Josephine Bloch, of Chicago, Jan. 22, 1873 (died Feb. 1904); 6 children: Anna Martha (Mrs. Dr. F. Kalacinski), John B., Mary (Mrs. Walter Choj- nacki, Lemont, 111.), Leokadia (Mrs. Matt Kal- acinski), Matilda, Irene. In drug business in Chicago since 1882. Democrat; ex-county com- mr. Catholic. Mem. Catholic Order of Forest- ers, Polish National Alliance. Office and Resi- dence: 1256 Noble St. BABDWIilili, OrsamuB Havelock, mgr. Chi- cago branch The (Jlobe-Wernicke Co.; born Shel- burne, Mass., Feb. 17. 1859; son Orsamus O. and Helen (Packer) Bardwell; grad. Williston Sem., Easthampton, Mass., 1880; special studies in civil engring. ; married Cora E. Elmendorf, of Chicago, Mar. 6, 1889; 2 children: William O., Louise E. Employed in hydraulic engring. dept., Holyoke (Mass.) Water Power Co., 1882-3; be- came connected with Globe-Wernicke Co., 1884, as traveling salesman, and established their Chicago branch, 1896, of which has since been manager. Republican. Mason. Mem. S.A.R. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, South Shore Country. Recreations: golf and fishing. Residence: 4758 Champlain Av. Office: 235 S. Wabash Av. BABFIBZiD, William O., architect; born in England; has lived in Chicago and practiced his profession here for many years. Residence: Hinsdale, 111. Office: 58 W. Washington St. BABQEB, Kichard Watson, lawyer; born at Waynesville, DeWitt Co., 111., Nov. 11, 1847; son Rev. John S. and Sarah Lee (Baker) Bar- ger; early edn. at pub. schools; at 13 was drum- mer boy in Co. K, 73d 111. Vols., of which regt. his father was chaplain, but was not enlisted because of youth and only remained with the regt. until after the battle of Perryville, Ky. ; although still under age, succeeded in enlisting in Co. D, 1st Battalion of Cav. of Miss. Marine Brigade, engaged in keeping open the Miss. River from St. Louis to New Orleans; served until Jan. 2, 1S65; A.B., 111. Wesleyan Univ., Bloomington, 1871, later A.M.; in 1871 began study of law in office of Joseph Fifer (later gov. of 111.); admitted to bar, Mt. Pleasant, la.. 1873. Practiced at Mt. Pleasant, 1873-5, at Des Moines, la., 1875-90; specialized in ins. law and became noted as expert in that specialty; re- moved to Chicago, 1890, and has practiced as ins. lawyer all over the U.S.; head of firm of Barger & Hicks. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Yacht, South Shore Country. Residence: 4052 Grand Boul. Office: 416, 39 S. LaSalle St. BABKBB, Clarence Freeman, physician; born Montville, Waldo Co., Me., Jan. 19, 1852; son Isaac Truman and Abbie (Dyer) Barker; grad. Kent's Hill Coll. and Sem., Readfleld, Me., grad- uating 1875; M.D., Hahnemann Med. Coll. and Hosp., Chicago, 1880; married Chicago, Feb. 24, 1880, Arta Louise Culver. Practiced at Hollis- ton, Mass., 2 years, at Manistee, Mich., until 1894; since 1895 in practice in Chicago. Prof, surgery Hahnemann Med. Cojl., Chicago. Mem. Am. Inst. Homeopathy, 111. Med. Assn., Clinical Soc. of Hahnemann Med. Coll. and Hosp. Office and Residence: 3942 Ellis Av. BABKBB, David Nelson, mfrs.' mgr. in iron and steel; born Homer, Cortland Co., N.Y., Mar. 3, 1844; son David Earle and Naomi (Hill) Barker; ed. pub. school and Cortland Co. Acad., Homer, N.Y., and in Ames Commercial Coll., Syracuse, N.Y. ; married Waukegan, 111., Sept. 7, 1870, Mary, daughter of Alson S. Sherman; chil- dren: Earle Sherman Barker, Mrs. Marion Bar- ker Wing. Came to Chicago, 1872; since Jan. 1875 with Jones & Laughlin, and in Aug. 1894 became mgr. of the Chicago house formerly known as Jones & Laughlins, Ltd., but now as Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., operating large plant at Pittsburg, Pa., in the mfr. of all kinds of iron and steel products; dir. State Bank of Chicago. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Evanston Golf. Recreation: golf. Residence: 1236 Judson Av., Evanston, 111. Office: 440 W. Lake St. BABKBB, Frank William, retired mfr.; born Chicago, Oct. 15, 1851; son Joseph N. and Fran- ces M. (Long) Barker; ed. pub. schools and old Chicago Univ.; married Chicago, June 15, 1882, Julia R. Shumway; children: Joseph S., Mar- gery, Ellen Gould. Admitted to 111. bar, 1877; practiced law until 1882; appointed receiver for an iron concern and abandoned the law for iron and steel mfg. ; now chmn. board dirs. of the Kenwood Bridge Co. Mem. Western Soc. of Engrs. Republican. Clubs: Kenwood, Chicago Athletic, Dunedin (Fla.) Yacht. Recreations: yachting and automobiling. Residence: 4633 Greenwood Av. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. BABKBB, John Samuel, underwriter; see Vol. 1905. BABKBB, John Thomas, lawyer; born Eng- land, Oct. 27, 1860; son John and Mary (Shim- well) Barker; came to America, 1873; ed. pub. schools, evening classes Chicago Athenaeum and by home study; married Chicago, Dec. 14, 1881, Anna Laura Blanchard. Admitted to bar, 1893, and since in practice at Chicago; atty. Central Safety Deposit Co. and mgr. Central Safety Deposit Vaults. Alderman 3d Ward, Ev- anston, 1900-3; mayor of Evanston, 1903-7. Re- publican. Episcopalian. Member Chicago Bar Assn. Mason; mem. Nat. Union, Royal League. Club: Hamilton. Residence: 817 Judson Av., Evanston, 111. Office: The Rookery. BABKBB, Nelson Barle, banker; see Vol. 1905. BAB&EB, Ausrnstns Condon, pres. A. C. Bar- ler Mfg. Co., oil heaters; born Chester, 111., May 23, 1856; son Orson L. and Emeline A. (Con- don) Barler; ed. pvt. schools and Shurtleft Coll., Upper Alton, 111.; married Chicago, June 1878, Cordelia J. Higgins; children: Alice L., Jlarold A. Came to Chicago, 1875, entering employ of McClay & Tucker, produce commn. merchants, as clerk, and remaining with that house until Nov. 1877, when entered employ of Sidney Shep- herd & Co. as bookkeeper and asst. cashier, la- ter representing them on road until 1886; went 36 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS to Fremont, Neb., 1SS6, and joined Theo. Huette & Sons, hardware, as partner, remaining until 1892; tlien came to Chicago, organizing and in- corporating the Huette-Barler Mfg. Co.; in 1893 acquired the interests of the Messrs. Huette, and changed the name to A. C. Barler Mfg. Co. Republican. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Club: Chi- cago Athletic. Recreations: traveling and pho- tography. Residence: 436 Arlington PI. Office: 60 W. Lake St. BAStOW, Henry Clay, traffic dir. Chicago Assn. of Commerce; born Niles, Mich., Aug. 15, 1850; son Lemuel and Hannah (Orcutt) Bar- low; ed. pub. schools, Niles, Mich., and Amboy, 111.; married Jan. 12, 1883, Mary Cone, of Wi- nona, Minn.; children: Henry Cone, Louise F., Frances F. Began ry. service as office boy and clerk I.C.R.R., Warren, 111., Feb. 17, 1866; tele- graph operator C.&N.W.Ry., Barrington, 111., June 1866-Feb. 1867; clerk and operator on va- rious divisions same road, 1867-77; agt. at Nor- walk, Wis., 1877-9; traveling freight agt., same road, 1879-81; division freight agt. Winona & St. Peter and Dakota Central R.R., Winona, Minn., 1881-2; asst. general freight agt., 1882-3, and gen. freight agt., 1883-4, A.,T.&S.F.R.R.; traffic ragr. Mexican Central R.R., 1884-6; traf- fic mgr. Wis. Central lines, 1887-93; vice-pres. and gen. mgr., 1893-5, and pres., 1895-1901, Ev- ansville & Terre Haute R.R. ; now traffic dir. Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Mason. Club: Union League. Recreation: outdoor diversions. Residence: 515 Fair Oaks Av., Oak Park, 111. Office: Great Northern Bldg. BAB^OW, Iioois Nathan, physician; see Vol. 1905. BABMOBE, Nathaniel 1^., pres. F. H. Hill Co., coffins. Residence: 4837 Kimbark Av. Office: 954 Washington Boul. BABNABD, Frederick, law printer; born Som- erton, Somersetshire, Eng., Oct. 3, 1836; son Thomas and Amelia (Frampton) Barnard; ed. schools in England until 1847, when came to Chicago; married Chicago, 1858, Jennie A. Mc- Lean; children: Jennie A. (deceased), Bertie (Mrs. John J. Miller), Lucy (Mrs. W. M. El- ton), Alice (Mrs. F. M. Wagner), Edward, Fred- erick. Began business career as a newsboy car- rying the Chicago Journal in 1847; learned printing in old Journal office. Began as master printer in Jan. 1857 in firm of Beach & Bar- nard; changing to Beach, Barnard & Co., 1871, and in 1893 to Barnard & Miller, who make a specialty of law printing. Is oldest "boss" printer and oldest "newsboy" in Chicago. Mem. Typothetae (ex-pres.), Chicago Hist. Soc, Oak Park Lodge A.F.&A.M. ; Lincoln Council, Nat. Union; Old-Time Printers' Soc. Member First Congl. Ch., Oak Park. Residence: 424 South Boul., Oak Park, 111. Office: 170-172 N. LaSalle Street. BABNABD, Qilhert Wordsworth, mcht.; de- ceased; see Vol. 1905. BASNABD, Hayden SufOield, physician, sur- geon; see Vol. 1905. BABNABD, James Henry, lawyer; born Al- bion, N.Y., Feb. 4, 1869; son Henry B. and Huldah L. (Comstock) Barnard; ed. Albion High School and Cornell Univ., 1886-7; married Feb. 3, 1904, Mrs. Louise Black Clarke, daughter of ex-May- or John Black, Milwaukee, Wis. Admitted to bar 1890; since engaged in general practice. Pres. Benedetto AUegretti Co., Lounetta Mining Co.; vice-pres. Lumber World Pub. Co. Repub- lican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Glen View, Mid- Day. Recreations: outdoor life and travel. Res- idence: 1325 Astor St. Office: Tribune Bldg. BABNABD, Mucins Allyn, coal dealer; de- ceased r see Vol. 1905. BABNBS, Albert Crane, lawyer; born Addi- son, Vt. ; son Asahel and Ellen S. (Crane) Barnes; A.B., Univ. of Vt., 1876; LL.B., Albany (N.Y.) Law School, 1877; married Chicago, May 25, 1895, Jessie Welles Griswold. Admitted to N.Y. bar, 1877, and after further study, Keese- ville and Plattsburgh, N.Y., went to Washing- ton, D.C., passed civil service examination and was apptd. to position in U.S. General Land Of- fice, requiring him to write decisions upon con- tested land claims within railroad grants, which position held, 1879-83; went to N.D. and was apptd. by the governor one of the commrs. to organize Bottineau Co., of which, in 1884, was elected district atty. ; came to Chicago, 1885; practiced in connection with S. M. Millard until 1896, when was appointed by Charles S. Deneen asst. state's atty., and after the resignation of Judge McEwen was first asst. until elected judge of Superior Court of Cook Co. for term expiring Dec. 1910. Republican. Mem. Sons of the Revolution. Clubs: Hamilton, Homewood Golf, Union League. Residence: 1223 E. 50th Street. BABNES, Albert Bice, printer; born West Brookfield, Mass., Sept. 21, 1851; son Harrison and Rebecca (Rice) Barnes; ed. pub. schools- Brookfield and academy at West Salem, Mass.; married Chicago, Dec. 1879, Cora Shedd. Came from Mass. to Chicago in 1872, and has ever since been engaged in the printing business. In 1873 the firm became Barnes & Gritzner, and in 1875 changed to Bliss, Barnes & Co., so con- tinuing until 1879, when it became A. R. Barnes & Co. In 1902 the business was incorporated as A. R. Barnes & Co., printers and copying book mfrs., of which is pres. and dir. Independent in politics. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce, Nat. Mfrs.' Assn. Clubs: Union League, Evanston, Hennepin Shooting, Duckville Gun (Utah). Rec- reations: hunting, fishing and travel. Resi- dence: 1314 Forest Av., Evanstort, 111. Office: 1104 S. Wabash Av. BABNBS, Caxl ., pres. Barnes School of Anatomy; born Connellsville, Pa., May 18, 1872; son Zepheniah Ellis and Elizabeth (Dawson) Barnes; prep. edn. high school, Connellsville, Pa.; M.D., Ind. Univ., Indianapolis, 1892; LL.B., Kent College of Law, Chicago, 1898; married Mable Clara Gage, of Indianapolis, 1896. Or- ganized in 1900, and incorporated in 1903, the U.S. Chem. Co., of which has since been pres.; also pres. Barnes School of Anatomy, and sec. and treas. Chicago Invalids' Coach Co. Repub- lican; candidate for Congress from 6th 111. Dis- trict, 1908 and 1910. Member A.A.A.S., A.M.A, Am. Red Cross Soc, Chicago Med. Soc. Mason (32, K.T.). Club: Hamilton. Author: Contagious and Infectious Diseases, Disinfectants and Dis- infection, 1903; Atlas of Arterial and Venous System, 1905; Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming, 1906. Residence: 314 Oakley Boul. Office: 1977 Ogden Av. BABNBS, Cecil, lawyer; born Chicago, Apr. 17, 1880; son Cecil and Annie Dean (Larrabee) Barnes; A.B., Harvard Univ., 1903, A.M., 1904; traveled abroad 9 months, 1904-5; LL.B., North- western Univ. Law School, 1908; married Mar- garet Ayer, of Chicago, May 21, 1910. Admitted to bar in 1908; associated with firm of Mus- grave & Lee, Sept. 1908-Dec. 1910; has since been identified with law firm of Peckham, Brown, Packard & Walsh. Independent in poli- tics. Episcopalian. Mem. A.A.A.S., Chicago Bar Assn., Legal Club of Chicago, Phi Beta Kappa (honor) fraternity. Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: (Chi- cago, University, Saddle and Cycle, City. Rec- reations: motoring and boating. Residence: 20 E. Goethe St. Office: 1050 First Nat. Bank Bldg. BABNES, Charles Joseph; born Evans vllle, Ind., July 27, 1837; ed. pub. schools. In 1860 became identified with house of A. S. Barnes & Co.; was with the house at New York until 1868, when came to Chicago as mgr. of the branch house in this city, so continuing until 1890, when, with other large school book pub- lishers, combined in formation of the Am. Book Co., of wliich was managing dir. at Chicago, until 1907, and chmn. board of dirs. until Apr. 1910, when resigned; now member of Barnes & THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 37 Young, real estate; spends most of his time in Paris, France. Mem. Cliicago Hist. Soc. ; gov. Art Inst, of Chicago. Clubs: Calumet, Caxton, Chicago, Chicago Golf. Residence: Paris, France. Office: 1104 S. Wabash Av. *BABNES, Charles Montg'omery ; see Vol. 1905. BASNES, Charles Beid, univ. prof.; 1S5S- 1910; see Vol. 1905. BABITES, Clifford Webster, educator and capitalist; born Corry, Pa., 1864; son Joseph and Anna (Webster) Barnes; A.B., Yale, 1889, B.D., 1892; fellow Univ. of Chicago, 1892-3, M.A.. 1893; married Lake Forest, 111., 1898, Al- ice Reid. Resident worker, Hull House Social Settlement, Chicago, 1893-4; pastor in Chicago. 1894-7; student at Oxford, Eng., 189S; dir. of Student Christian Movement, Paris, France, 1898-9; acting pres. Am. Art Assn., Paris, 1898- 9; instr. sociology and dir. Univ. Settlement Work, Univ. of Chicago, 1899-1900; pres. and prof, sociology, 111. Coll., 1900-5; gen. sec. Re- ligious Edn. Assn., 1905-6; special commr. to Europe, Investigating moral training In schools, 1906-7; exec. chmn. Internat. Com. on Moral Training, since 1907. Pres. Legislative Voters' League of 111. since 1908; pres. Chicago Sunday Evening Club since 1908. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, University, City, On- wentsia (Lake Forest, 111.), Yale (New York). Recreations: golf, horseback riding and trav- eling. Residence: Lake Forest, 111. Office: 1634- 1636 Tribune Bldg. BABNBS, Francis Asliury, real estate; de- ceased; see Vol. 1905. BABNES, Frank John, wholesale chairs; born Swanzey, N.H., Sept. 10, 1845; ed. pub. schools of Athol, Mass.; removed to Wis. (when 4 yrs. of age) with parents, who located on a farm in Newton, Wis.; learned chair-making trade in Boston, 1861-4; came to Chicago, 1864, and es- tablished chair jobbing business under name of E. P. Pierce & Co.; bought out Mr. Pierce in 1871, and established business as Stolle & Barnes, and 1 year later the firm was dissolved. He then formed a partnership with J. S. Ford Johnson & Co., which continued until 1883; since then he has been the Chicago mgr. for the Crocker Chair Co.; also pres. Luxury Chair Co., of Chicago and (3rand Rapids, Mich. Repub- lican. Mem. Chicago Assn. of (Commerce. Rec- reation: traveling. Residence: Chicago Beach Hotel. Office: 823 S. Wabash Av. BABITBS, JnUan, architect; see Vol. 1905. BABITES, Kelson Xindinjrton, broker; born Chicago, May 30, 1873; son Charles J. and Mary (Ludington) Barnes; grad. Phillips Acad., An- dover, Mass., 1892; B.A., Yale Univ., 1897; mar- ried Aug. 19, 1905, Anna O. Barker; children: Mary Ludington, John Barker. Engaged in bus- iness as a broker in bonds in 1900 with Tracy & Co., Chicago, continuing in that connection un- til Jan. 1904, when assumed position as bonds- man with the firm of King, Hodenpyl & Co.; now associated with its successors, Babcock, Rushton & Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, University, Chicago Golf, Saddle and Cycle. Recreations: golf and shooting. Residence: 22 E. Ontario St. Office: The Rookery. BABNES, Philip Bichard, lawyer; born on Island in the Hudson River, near Albany, N.Y., June 5, 1856; son Samuel and Kate (Veer) Barnes; early edn. in pub. schools; grad. State Normal School, Oshkosh, Wis., 1881; LL.B., Al- bany (N.Y.) Law School (Union Coll.), 1884; became teacher, first as prin. of pub. school, Oshkosh, Wis., then at high school, Mauston, Wis.; lectured on commercial law at Daggett Business Coll., Oshkosh; married Dec. 31, 1895, Lola Norman Strong (died Dec. 20, 1905); 1 child: Norman R. Practiced law at Oshkosh, 1885-90; since 1890 in Chicago; specialist in med. jurisprudence cases and lecturer on that subject in med. colls. Has been identified with several murder cases, in whicli he has sus- tained his defense of Insanity, and with other important cases involving matters of med. ju- risprudence; special counsel for John Alex. Dowle; organizer of agricultural interests; atty. for Grayland Market Co. (Inc.); gen. counsel Cook County Truck Gardeners' and Farmers' Assn.; speaker for the 111. State Farmers' Inst. Active in matters of constructive legislation; drafted bill relating to bovine tuberculosis. Liberal in religion. Mem. of People's Church, Chicago. Republican In nat. and non-partisan in local politics; one of the founders of the Emmeline Thomas Day Nursery; dir. Nat. Med. Coll. Mem. 111. Farmers' Club; pres. Dr. Thom- as Literary and Social; pres. 27th Ward Associ- ated Improvement, Irving Park. Recreation: country life. Residence: 5079 W. Catalpa Av., Forest Glen. Office: 118 N. LaSalle St. BABNES, William Ij., ry. official; born in Illinois, September 12, 1857; son J. E. and E. A. (Ewing) Barnes; ed. pub. school; married Miss J. J. Valentine, of Kirkwood, 111., Dec. 14, 1881; 2 children: Lynn, Gertrude. Began ry. service as telegraph operator, C.,B.&.Q.R.R. in 1875, with which has since been identified, as operator, 1875-80, train dispatcher, at Kirk- wood, 111., 1880-93, trainmaster, Chicago div., at Fulton, 111., 1893-5; chief dispatcher, at Galesburg, 111., 1895-1902; supt. spl. car service, 1902-4, and supt. of transportation since June 1, 1904. Clubs: Country, Suburban (LaGrange). Residence: LaGrange, 111. Office: 226 W. Adams Street. BABNES, William Bobbins, jobber of school books; born Hinsdale, 111., May 12, 1866; son Charles Montgomery and Ellen(Moore) Barnes; grad. from South Division High School, Chi- cago, 1885; married Clinton, Conn., Nov. 26, 1896, Blanche, daughter of John W. Wilcox; children: Charles Montgomery II., John Wilcox. Upon leaving school entered the business of C. M. Barnes Co., established by his father In 1873, of which was vice-pres., 1895-1900, when he became pres. of the C. M. Barnes-Wilcox Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Press. Residence: 5029 Kenmore Av. Office: 323 S. Wabash Av. BABITETT, Ferdinand ee, lawyer; born Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 18, 1856, of slave parent- age; father purchased his freedom, removing to Canada in 1859, and in 1869 to Chicago; grad. Chicago Central High School, 1874; taught school 2 years; LL.B., Northwestern Univ., 1878; married Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 14, 1884, Mary Graham (now deceased); children: Ferdinand L. and Albert G.; married 2d, Ida B. Wells, of Chicago, 1895; children: Charles A., Herman K., Ida B., Alfreda H. Admitted to 111. bar, 1878; for nearly 15 years an asst. state's atty. of Cook County, resigning, 1911. Was several years editor-in-chief of the Conservator (news- paper published in the interest of negro race). Residence: 3234 Rhodes Av. Office: 138 N. La Salle St. . BABNETT, Joseph K., engraving and electro- typing; born Chicago, Jan. 23, 1859; son Alexan- der and Fannie (Eccles) Harnett; ed. public schools and prep. dept. Northwestern Univ., 1874-5; married Chicago, Dec. 24. 1879, Henri- etta Sigler Wood; children: Fannie Eccles, Jo- seph H., Jr., Henrietta Louise, Irving Wood. Began business career, 1880, as clerk for Blom- gren Bros. & Co., engravers and electrotypers, of which subsequently was sec. and mgr. until 1894; sec. A. Zeese & Co.. 1894-9; was pres. Brinkerhoff & Barnett Engraving Co., organ- ized 1900, but sold his interest in 1901 and has since carried on the engraving and electrotyp- ing business under the name of Jos. H. Bar- nett & Co., making half-tones a specialty. Was connected with 111. N.G. about 20 years, rising to the rank of It. -col. Apptd. jury commr. of Cook Co., July 15, 1910, for term of 3 years. Sec. and trustee First Presbyterian Church, 38 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS Austin, since 1S94. Republican. Club: Hamil- ton (dir., 1905, 6, 7, elected 2d vice-pres., 1910, but resigned to accept position of Cooli County Jury Commr. ). Mem. Royal Arcanum since 1881. Residence: 134 N. Franklin Av., Austin. Office: 506 S. Dearborn St. BABiniTT, Otto Baymond, patent lawyer; born Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1868; son The- odore J. and Eugenia M. (Hodge) Barnett; de- scended on mother's side from Robert Livings- ton, of New York; ed. pub. school, Glencoe, 111.; LL.B., Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1888; married Chicago, June 18, 1895, Mabel D. Row- ley; 2 sons: Lawrence Theodore and Sherman Rowley. Admitted to 111. bar, 1889, to U.S. Su- preme Court, 1897. Entered office of James H. Raymond in 1887, and in 1900 formed partner- ship with him as Raymond & Barnett; in indi- vidual practice since death of Mr. Raymond, 1907. Occupied mainly in the law of patents, trade-marks, copyrights and corpns. Prof, of patent law. Northwestern Univ., 1902-4, 1910; vice-pres., dir. and gen. counsel Chicago Car Heating Co. Republican. Mem. Patent Law Assn., Chicago Bar Assn., 111. State Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn. (sec. patent section.) Mem. Bd. of Edn., and pres. Library Bd., (jlencoe. III. Clubs: Hamilton. Law, University, Skokie Coun- try; also Cosmos (Washington, D.C.), Repub- lican (New York). Recreations: reading, golf and hunting. Residence: Glencoe, 111. Office: Monadnock Blk. "BAXmiT, Bruce Burlelerh, real estate; see Vol. 1905. BABNHABT, Arthur Mlddleton, pres. Barn- hart Bros, & Spindlor, type founders; born Hartfleld, Chautauqua Co., N.Y., Feb. 17, 1844; son Peter and Sarah (Herrick) Barnhart; ed. pub. schools; married Angle B. Stein, of Musca- tine, la., 1869 (died Chicago, 1895); married 2d, Stella I. LaZelle, of Chicago, 1900; children (by 2d marriage): Arthur M., Jr., Victor Herrick (deceased). Barnhart Bros., of which was a mem., established several papers in la., 1865-73, including the la. State Leader, at Des Moines; came to Chicago, 1868, and established, with his brothers, G. W., W. and A. E., in the adver- tising agency business, and in 1869 with same brothers, purchased a controlling interest in the Great Western Type Foundry under the name of Barnhart Bros. & Spindler, of which is pres. and dir.; also pres. Great Western Type Foun- dry Co., Kansas City, Mo.; Great Western Bldg. Co., Kansas City, Mo.; director Barnhart Type Foundry, New York; Minn. Type Foundry Co., St. Paul, Minn.; Great Western Type Foundry Co., Omaha, Neb. ; St. Louis Printers' Supply Co., St. Louis, Mo.; Southern Printers' Supply Co., Washington, D.C. ; Pacific Printers' Supply Co., Seattle, Wash.; Barnhart Type Foundry, Dallas, Tex. Mem. Board of Governors Chicago Art Inst.; mem. Municipal Art League of Chi- cago, Friends of American Art and A.A.A.S. Clubs: Union League. Chicago Athletic, City, Glen View Golf, Homewood, Quadrangle, South Shore Country. Press, Caxton, Cliff Dwellers, Kenwood Country. Residence: 4455 Drexel Boul. Office: 183-187 Monroe St. BABNHABT, Kenneth, dry goods; born Streetsville, Ont., Can., Apr. 14, 1858; son Noah and Catherine (McMaster) Barnhart; ed. Mc- Gill School, Toronto, Ont., and Hellmuth Coll., London, Ont., grad. 1876; married Chicago, Sept. 18, 1888, Fanny Coryell Morse; 1 son: Eu- gene M. Bookkeeper for A. R. McMaster & Bro., Toronto, Ont., 1876-80; since 1880 witli Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, in charge of their foreign business, and since 1905 treas. and sec. of the co. Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League, Mid-Day, Glen View, Saddle and Cycle, Evanston Coun- try. Recreations: golf and motoring. Residence: 202 Greenwood Boul.. Evanston, 111. Office: 219 W. Adams St. BAUHHABT, Marvin Elmer, lawyer; born Cass Co., Ind., June 17, 1869; son Jacob and Mary (Fisher) Barnhart; ed. pub. grammar schools of Cass Co.. Ind., and high school, Rochester, Ind.; LL.B., Univ. of Mich., 1893; unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1893, and since in active practice at Chicago; mem. firm of Fo- ell & Barnhart. Democrat. Mem. 111. State and Chicago Bar assns.. Delta Chi fraternity. Ma- son, Standard Lodge. Clubs: Iroquois (vice- pres.), Germania Maennerchor, Skokie Country. Recreation: golf. Residence: 521 Surf St. Of- fice: S03 Straus Bldg. BABNEEISEK, Frederick B., pres. H. H. Kohlsaat & Co. Residence; 4556 Greenwood Av. Office: 1701 Wabash Av. BABNTTK, Ernest Sressel, western mgr. An- sonla Clock Co.; born Utica, N.Y., Apr. 8, 1850; son Richard S. and Juliet A. (Austin) Barnum; moved to Chicago, 1855; ed. Chicago public schools; married Cleveland, O., Oct. 8, 1873, Lucy F. Bailey (now deceased) ; married 2d, Helen C. Clarke, of Waukegan, 111., Oct. 5, 1905. Began as office boy for Franklin MacVeagh, 1873; salesman for E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., clocks, 1879-87; since then in his present position. Re- publican. Residence; Waukegan, 111. Office: 105 N. Wabash Av. BABXTtm, Morg'an Kingr, ry. official; born Syracuse, N.Y., Apr. 6, 1861; son Gen. Henry A. and Lenvina (King) Barnum; A. B., Syracuse (N.Y.) Univ., 1884, A.M., 1887; married Emily Rice Maginnls, of New Albany, Ind., Oct. 18, 1887; children: Josephine R., Edmund M., Rich- ard F. Special apprentice in machine shops, N.Y.,L.E.&W.R.R., Susquehanna, Pa., 1884-5, at Hornellsville. N.Y., 1885-6; asst. in office of supt. of motive power, Erie R.R., Buffalo, N.Y., 1886-7; gen. foreman, Erie R.R. shops, Sala- manca, N.Y., 1887-9; gen. foreman, L.&N.R.R. shops, Decatur, Ala., Jan.-Sept. 1S89; asst. mas- ter mechanic, A.,T.&S.F.R.R., Argentine, Kan., 1889-90; supt. shops at Cheyenne, Wyo., 1890- 1, dist. foreman at N. Platte, Neb., 1891-8, mas- ter mechanic. Neb. Dlv., at Omaha, 1898-1-902, U.P.R.R.; asst. mech. supt.. Southern Ry., at Washington, D.C, 1902-3; supt. motive power, CR.I.&P.R.R., at Chicago, 1903-4; mech. ex- pert, C.,B.&Q.R.R., at Chicago, 1904-10; gen. supt. motive power, I.C.R.R., at Chicago, since 1910. Clubs; Engineers', University. Residence: LaGrange, 111. Office: 904 Central Station. BABIT'DK, 'William H., jurist; born Onon- daga Co., N.Y., Feb. 15, 1840; son Charles and Harriet (Rogers) Barnum; parents moved to Belleville, 111., when he was very young; ed. pvt. schools and at State Normal School, Ypsi- lanti, Mich.; student at Univ. of Mich, to junior year, and later, by action of the faculty and board of regents, enrolled among the grads. and presented with an honorary degree from the Univ.; married 1860, Clara Hyde, of Belle- ville, 111.; children: Belle (Mrs. M. D. L. Simp- son), Gertrude, Edna (Mrs. Toles), Harry H. Studied law in office of Hon. George Trumbull, of Belleville, 111.; admitted to 111. bar, 1862; practiced at Chester, 111., 1862-7; in Chicago since 1867; partner with Lawrence J. J. Nlssen, 1867-76; of firm of Harding, Nlssen & Barnum, 1876-8; then with Cornelius Van Schaack, 1878- 9; judge Circuit Court of Cook Co., 1879-Dec. 1, 1884, when he resigned; was also Dem. nominee for Circuit Judge, 1903; was formerly head of firm of Barnum & Barnum; now practicing alone. Democrat. Clubs: Union League, Iro- quois. Residence: Riverside, 111. Office; 39 S. LaSalle St. BABITUM, 'William lewis, Ins.; see Vol. 1905. BABB, Bobert C, foundryman; ed. pub. schs. pres., treas. and dir. Cleveland & Barr Foun- dry Co., 1892-1906, since then pres. Barr & Kel- lerman Foundry Co.; also partner and asst. supt. Garden City Foundry Co.. and was pres. and dir. Rome Petroleum & Iron Co. Resi- dence: 3848 Perry St. Office: 473 W. Erie St. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 39 BASB, Silas Miller, life underwriter: born Aurora, 111., Apr. 14, 1865; son James G. and Sarah M. (Miller I Barr; ed. pub. schools of Au- rora, grad. from Aurora High School 1883; mar- ried Kankakee, 111., June 27, 1895, Helen E. Danforth; children: Ruth E., Marjorie L. Taught school winter of 1884; clerk in First National Bank, Aurora, 111., 1884-6; started in life Ins. business with the Equitable Life Assurance Soc. in 1887, and has been in the business ever since, successively connected with the New York Life, Mutual Life of New York, Berkshire Life and Aetna Life, with W. W. Denney, in firm of Denney & Barr, mgrs. of the Equitable Life Assurance Soc. of the U.S., Mar. 15, 1903- May 1, 1905; in 1908 returned to Chicago from Los Angeles, Cal., to take up former general agency of the Equitable. Republican. Recrea- tion: music. Residence: 1621 Greenleaf Av. Of- fice: 614, 122 S. Michigan Av. BASB, WiUiam Allen, physician; born Clark Co., 111., Apr. 4, 1860; son James and Margaret A. Barr; ed. Northern Ind. Normal School; M.D., Rush Med. Coll., 1892; married Princeton. 111., Feb. 17, 1894, Hanna Ohman. Began practice of medicine in Chicago, 1892, but in fall of that year went to Mich, and started practice; re- turned to Chicago in 1893; practice now re- stricted to diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat. Prof, of ophthalmology, Chicago Coll. Medicine and Surgery, and 111. Post-Grad. Med. School; ophthalmologist to Frances E. Willard Hosp.; asst. surgeon III. Charitable Eye and Ear In- firmary. Mem. A.M. A., Chicago Med. Soc, 111. State Med. Soc. Republican. Residence: 2117 Jackson Boul. Office: Reliance Bldg. *BASB, William Bntler, freight agt.; moved lo Washington, D.C.; see Vol. 1905. BAKSBIiIi, Flnley, stocks, bonds, grain, pro- visions, cotton and coffee; born Chicago, Oct. 28, 1864; son James and Susan (Finley) Barren ; ed. pub. and high schools and Allen's Acad., Chicago: married Chicago, Dec. 9, 1890, Grace M. Witbeck; one son: John Witbeck. Started in business as clerk for Irwin, Orr & Co., Board of Trade commn. merchants, Chicago, 1883; in employ of Norton & Worthington, in same line, Chicago, 1884-90: entered business for self, Sept. 1890, in firm of Russell & Barren, grain commn.; succeeded 1892 by J. F. Barrell & Co., in which was the only partner; admitted James Barrell, 1894, and name changed to Finley Bar- rell & Co.; admitted Stewart E. Barrell, Apr. 10, 1899, and business was extended to stocks, bonds, cotton and coffee; David A. Noyes was admitted Jan. 1, 1903; Frederick R. Babcock was admitted Jan. 1, 1906; James Barrell, Stew- art E. Barrell and David A. Noyes retired Jan. 1, 1907; Peter J. Maloney was admitted Feb. 25, 1909, members of the firm now being Finley Barrell, Frederick R. Babcock and Peter J. Ma- loney, the latter being the New York resident partner. The firm is mem. of the New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges, New York Prod- uce Exchange, New York Coffee Exchange, New York Produce Exchange, Philadelphia Commer- cial Exchange. Chicago Board of Tiade, St. Louis Merchants* Exchange, Milwaukee Cham- ber of Commerce, Kansas City Board of Trade, Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, Duluth Board of Trade, and Winnipeg Grain Exchange. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, Union League. Onwentsia, Chicago Golf, South Shore Country. Recreations: motoring and shooting. Residences: 2109 Calumet Av., and Lake For- est, III. Office: Monadnock Blk. BABSEIiIi, James, broker; born London, Eng., 1835: son John and Elizabeth (Evans) Barrell; ed. London; came to the U.S. and has lived in Chicago since 1847; married Chicago, 1865, Sue S. Finley: 3 sons: Finley. Stewart E.. Albert M. Was in grain and elevator business for over 30 years with Armour, Dole & Co. and Dole & Co., first as clerk and later as partner; retired from that business, and with sons, Finley and Stewart E. Barrell and David A. Noyes, estab- lished firm of Finley Barrell & Co., stock bro- kers. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Club: Chicago. Residence: Evanston, 111. Office: 226 S. Michigan Av. BABBBK&, Stewart Evans, stocks and grain commn.; see Vol. 1905. BAHBETT, Channlng' Whitney, physician; born Blissfield, Mich., Dec. 14, 1866; son David Fowler and Martha C. (Dewey) Barrett; ed. pub. schs., Fayette Normal Univ.. Ohio, Hills- dale (Mich.) Coll.; M.D., Detroit Coll. of Medi- cine, 1895; married near Hillsdale, Mich., July 22, 1896, Luella May, daughter of late Nathan Alvord; children: Russell Alvord, Florence Louise, Helen Elizabeth, Ruth Esther. Reared on farm; teacher in pub. schools, 1886-92; stu- dent of medicine in physician's office 2 years of this time, as well as years 1892-5; Interne at St. Luke's Hosp., Detroit, 1893-5; house phy- sician to Harper Hosp., Detroit, 1895-6; asst. surgeon to Marion Sims Hosp., Chicago, since 1896; prof, gynecology, Chicago Clinical School, 1900-6; prof, gynecology, Chicago Policlinic School, and Univ. of III. Med. School. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc, Chicago Gynecological Soc, Mississippi Valley Med. Soc, III. State Med. Soc, A.M.A. Republican. M.E. Mem. Chicago Y.M.C.A. Mem. Ft. Dearborn Lodge, Royal Ar- canum. Residence: 446 St. James PI. Office: 32 N. State St. BASBETT, Edward Ernest, consulting engr, and contractor; born Port Byron, 111., Oct. 12, 1870; son Daniel Thomas and Lucy Ann (Sid- linger) Barrett; ed. pub. grammar and high schools, and Port Byron Acad., 1 year, 1888; grad. Curtlss Business College, Minneapolis, Minn., 1886; B.S., in civil engrine., Univ. of III., 1893; married Grace Anna Hollister, of Port Byron, 111., Nov. 24, 1894; childrn: Jordan Hol- lister, Gertrude (died in infancy), and Edward Daniel. With U.S. engr. corps in charge of surveys and levee constn. on Miss. River, 1893- 1901; "asst. engr, C.,B.&Q.Ry., Apr. 1, 1901-Aug. 1, 1901; civil engr. with Fairbanks, Morse & Co., Chicago, Aug. 1, 1901-Nov. 1904; gen. mgr., chief engr. and dlr. Roberts & Schaefer Co., engrs. and contractors, since Nov. 1904; also dir. LaGrange Trust & Savings Bank. Inventor and patentee of several devices for improved methods of handling coal which are now large- ly used for coaling locomotives. Mem. bd. of trustees Village of LaGrange, 1906-8. Repub- lican. Methodist. Mem. Sigma Chi coll. fra- ternity. Club: Chicago Engineers. Residence: 212 S. Madison Av., LaGrange, 111. Office: 1275 Old Colony Bldg. BABBETT, Jolin Patrick, electrician; born Auburn, N.Y., 1837; son James and Bedella (Gallagher) Barrett; went to Chicago, 1845; pub. sch. edn. ; sailor 11 yrs. ; married Margaret Darcy, of Chicago, 1867. Asst., 1862-76, supt., 1876-97, fire alarm telegraph, Chicago; retired as consulting electrician for city. Invented fire alarm signals; originated police patrol system; was first to conceive the idea of laying electric wires underground; chief electricity dept. Chi- cago Expn., 1893; installed 1st municipal elec- tric light for streets, wires underground. Res- idence: 4400 Michigan Av. BABBETT, Marcns Iiorenzo, pres. M. L. Bar- rett & Co. Residence: 3733 Lake Av. Ofl^ice: 233 W. Lake St. BABBETT, Oliver Sog'ers, lawyer; born Jack- sonville, 111., Oct. 14, 1873; son George J. and Ellen (Watson) Barrett; ed. Pittsfield (111.) High School; Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School; LL.B., Univ. of Mich., 1896; unmarried. Prac- ticed at Peoria, 111., 1896-1905; was asst. city atty., Peoria; removed to Chicago, 1905; mem. firm of Guerin, Gallagher & Barrett since May 1. 1909. Republican. Methodist. Mem. Delta Chi fraternity. Mem. 5th 111. Inf., U.S.V., 1898, Spanish-Am. War. Mem. Chicago and III. State 40 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS Bar assns: Residence: Oak Park, III. Office: 1406 Tribune Bldg. BABKETT, Samuel H., climn. Barrett Mfg. Co., roofing materials. Mem. Advisory Board Civic Federation; pres. Taylor's Battery Vet- eran Assn.: married. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Saddle and Cycle. Summer Residence: New Castle. N.H. Residence-: 1408 Lake Shore Drive. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. BAKTfRTT, Thomas Edwaid, sheriff of Cook Co.; deceased; see Vol. 1905. BABBETT, William. Baker, wholesale lumber merchant; born South Bend, Ind., June 9, 1859; son William L. and Harriet (Eaker) Barrett; ed. South Bend pub. schools; married Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 25, 1880, Viola Wood (died Feb. 5, 1901); 1 son: Glenn Wood Barrett (died, age 19); married 2d, June 1910, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Castle, of Oak Park, 111. Telegraph operator 10 years, and in lumber business 18 years at Grand Rapids, Mich., his extensive operations In his specialty making him widely known in the trade as "the Shingle King." In business in Chicago since 1903 as jobber of Pacific Coast forest products, under style of William E. Bar- rett & Co. Republican. Mason (32). Resi- dence: Evanston, 111. Office; 1511 Heyworth Building. *BABBOljIi, Henry Carathers, banker; see Vol. 1905. BABBOB, Edtrard Hopkins, lawyer; born Chicago, Nov. 7. 1878; son Mahlon and Katha- rine (Hopkins) Barron; ed. pub. schools of Chi- cago; LL.B., Chicago Coll. of Law, 1901; un- married. In practice at Chicago since 1901; sec, treas. and dir. Edson Keith & Co. since 1904; active in affairs of Chicago Credit Men's Assn., 111. Mfrs.' Assn. Vice-pres. 7th Ward Re- publican Club and pres. Precinct Club. Mem. Chicago and 111. State Bar assns.. Chicago Assn. of Commerce (exec, com.). Delta Chi (legal fraternity). Catholic. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Clubs: City, Chicago Athletic. Recreations: hunting and fishing. Residence: 6440 Monroe Av. Office: 24 S. Michigan Av. BABBON, Jolui Tbomas, western mgr. of Am. Powder Mills; born Cambridge. N.Y., Oct. 26, 1865; son Thomas Barron and Mary (Cav- anaugh) Barron; removed with parents to Chi- cago, 1866; ed. pub. schools of Chicago; mar- ried Chicago, 1889, Grace Fitzgerald; children: Marie, Grace, Geraldine, Thomas, William, Mil- dred. In 1882 entered employ of the Am. Pow- der Mills, Chicago office, and continued in serv- ice of the CO. until 1889, attained his present position as western mgr. Independent in poli- tics. Club: Chicago Athletic. Recreation: mo- toring. Residence: 541 Barry Av. Office: Trib- une Bldg. BABB'Sr, see also Berry. BABBY, Charles Hart, Ins.; born Alton, 111., Nov. 15, 1857; son Amasa S. and Catherine R. Barry; grad. Univ. of 111., 1877; married Alton, 111., 1884, Ida M. Bateman; 1 daughter: Lucile. Began in a local ins. agency at Alton. 111.; came to Chicago, 1879, and became connected with Chicago office of the Niagara Fire Ins. Co.; spe- cial agt. for Phoenix of London for 111., Ind., O. and Mich., 1881-4; state agt. and adjuster, 1884, for the Ins. Co. of North America and Pa. Fire for Southern 111., and later for Mich.; in 1890 mem. of firm of J. F. Downing & Co., western mgrs. for same two companies until 1894, when Pa. Fire Ins. Co. established western dept. of its own, with headquarters at Chicago, of which has since been manager. Clubs: Union League, University, Evanston Country. Evans- ton, Glen View. Recreations: golf and motor- ing. Residence: 1225 Forest Av., Evanston, 111. Office; 76 W. Monroe St. BABB7, Edward Patrick, Ins.; deceased; see Vol. 1906. ^BABBT, John, transportation; see Vol. 1905. BABBY, Patrick T., journalist, publisher; born Ireland, Mar. 17, 1847; ed. Ireland; hon- orary degree of A.B. from Notre Dame (Ind.) Univ.; married Sept. 1869 Rebecca Riley, of Gi- rard, Pa. Editor Council Bluffs (la.) Nonpareil, 1869-71, la. State' Register, Des Moines, la., 1872-4; removed to Chicago, 1874; since 1880 mgr. of the Chicago Newspaper Union; also pres. Ind. Springs Co., of Kramer, Ind.. and dir. First Nat. Bank of Englewood tChicago). Re- publican; elected mem. 31st 111. Gen. Assembly; school treas. of Hyde Park and Lake, 1890-2, until they were annexed to the city. Catholic. Life mem. 111. State Hist. Soc. ; vice-pres. for III., Am.-Irlsh Hist. Soc. of the U.S. Clubs: Press (life mem.), Union League, South Shore Country. Recreations: on his ranch in Western Mich., and at his country home, "Wildwood," South Haven, Mich. Residence: 6600 Yale Av. Office: 24 S. Jefferson St., Chicago, and 10 Spruce St., New York. BABBY, Bnpert John, lawyer; born Muske- gon, Mich.. Aug. 29, 1876; son John and Rose (Blake) Barry; grad. St. Ignatius Coll., Chi- cago, 1898; LL.B., Univ. of Mich., 1900; mar- ried Mary Genevieve Healy, of Chicago, Feb. 22, 1905. In practice at Chicago since Oct. 1900; mem. firm of Barry & Crowley; sec. and dir. Barry Transportation Co., 1903-8; dir. Chicago, Racine & Milwaukee Line, 1909. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Delta Upsilon, Knights of Colum- bus. Republican. Catholic. Mem. Irish Fellow- ship Club. Recreations: outdoor sports. Resi- dence: 5407 Winthrop Av. Office: 1217 Ashland Block. BABBY, Walter H., treas. Variety Mfg. Co.; born Chicago, Oct. 2, 1877; son Gerard H. and Kate K. (Kelly) Barry; ed. pub. schools of Chicago; unmarried. With Columbia Typewrit- er Co., 1895-1900; now treas. and dir. Variety Mfg. Co. Democrat. Catholic. Mem. Knights of Columbus. Club: Illinois. Residence: 3417 W. Monroe St. Office: Sacramento and Carroll Avenues. BABTEIiME, Ferdinand E., vice-pres. The Keith Lumber Co.; born Alsace-Lorraine, Jan. 15, 1856; son John and Mary (Weber) Bar- telme; came to Chicago, 1866; ed. pub. schools of Chicago and Bryant & Stratton Business Coll.; married Nov. 12, 1878, Emma C. Tiede- mann, of New Orleans; children: Mrs. Dorothy Bartelme Pole, of Chicago, Ferdinand M. and Tonnies T. Bartelme, of Minneapolis, Mrs. Mary Bartelme Cutting, of Chicago. Began as a clerk for Hatch, Holbrook & Co., lumber deal- ers, Oct. 23, 1873; was apptd. mgr. of branch yard for Hatch & Keith, 1882, successors of Hatch, Holbrook & Co.; in 1890 when The Keith Lumber C;o. was organized to succeed Hatch & Keith, was made vice-pres. of the company and has so continued. Dir. The Lumberman's Assn. Republican. Presbyterian. Formerly mem. 1st Regt. I.N.G. and now honorary mem. Co. A. Mem. Oak Park Lodge No. 540 A.F.&A.M. ; char- ter mem. Siloam Commandery K.T., of Oak Park. Clubs: 111. Athletic, The Oaks. Pullman. Residence: 241 N. Park Av., Austin. Office: Cor. 14th and Wood Sts. BABTEKS, William Henry, publisher, print- er; born New York City, Sept. 17, 1849; re- moved to Chicago, 1854; ed. in Chicago pub. schools; married Chicago, 1869, Marie J. Baed- er; children: Lillian, Florence. Has been in printing and publishing business in Chicago since 1862, having been with the Commercial Express, under Joel Henry Wells. 1862-7; in 1867 established, with B. F. Howard, the Daily Trade Bulletin, a Board of Trade paper which has been published daily ever since. These two, with C. Lichtenberger, Jr. (admitted 1875) also compose the firm of Howard. Bartels & Co., job printers and blank book mfrs. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Residence: 2126 Warren Av. Office: 332 Sherman St. BABTH, Christian Q., sec. Rehm Hardware THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 41 Co.: born Mendota, III., Jan. 29, 1869: son of Mathias and Margaret M. (Buck) Earth: ed. Jennings Sem., Aurora, III., 1887-9, and grad. Aurora Business Coll., 1889: married Sarah A. Wingert, of Chicago, June 1, 1893. Bookkeeper Rehm Hardware Co., 1890-1: for D. M. Osborne & Co., 1891-1900, and asst. mgr. same, 1900-4; sec. and dlr. Rehm Hardware Co. since 1904; also vice-pres. and dir. Dexter Mfg. Co. Repub- lican. Member Evangelical Assn., North Am. Union; Mason. Recreation: automobiling. Res- idence: 1540 S. Central Park Av. Office: Cor. Blue Island Av. and 15th St. BABTH, ewls ]G., lumberman; born South Bend, Ind., Dec. 31, 1850; son Henry and Liz- ette Earth: ed. Univ. of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.; married Chicago, 1874, Carrie Halm; children: Helena L. (Mrs. Outhet), Hattie (Mrs. Charles R. Clow). Began business career in 1869 as bookkeeper for father in lumber and grain. Has been In lumber business in Chicago since 1879: vice-pres. and dir. Edward Hines Lumber Co. since 1892; also dir. John E. Burns Lumber Co., North Wis. Lumber & Mfg. Co. (Hayward, Wis.), Iron River Lumber Co. (Iron River, Wis.), White River Lumber Co. (Mason, Wis.) Republican. Clubs: Illinois, Union League, Mid-Day, Hamilton, South Shore Coun- try, Homewood Country, Automobile, Traffic. Recreations: fishing, motoring, golf. Residence: Hotel Metropole. Office: Lincoln St. and Blue Island Av. BASTHOKF, Charles Stephen, mfr.; born Plainfleld, Will Co., 111., Sept. 25, 1857; son Gil- liam and Mary (Mc(Sreery) Bartholf; B.S., Univ. of Mich., 1880; married Chicago. 1893. Grace C. Bullock; children: Dorothy, Herbert Bullock, Winifred, Marlorle, Katharine, Beat- rice. Was several years principal in the Chi- cago pub. schools prior to 1890, when engaged In business: now pres. and dir. Standard Dia- mond Drill Co. Republican. Mem. S.A.R. Uni- tarian. Clubs: Union League, Evanston Golf. Recreations: motoring, golf and music. Resi- dence: Glencoe, III. Office: Chamber of Com- merce. BABTHOKOMEW, Warren Dong'laB, atty. at law; born Louisville, Ky., Oct. 2, 1878; son Benjamin and Maria (Bartholomew) Bartholo- mew; ed. in pub. grammar and high schools, Louisville, Ky. : read law in offices of Darby & Gates, Princeton, Ky. ; unmarried. Admitted to Ky. bar, 1896; engaged in practice at Princeton, Ky., until 1903, being city atty. there, 1900-2; actively engaged in practice at Chicago since 1903; trial atty. for Chicago City Ry. Co. Was mem. 3d Ky. Vol. Inf. during Spanish-Am. War and participated in Cuban campaign. Independ- ent in politics. Clubs: Marquette, Iroquois. Recreation: outdoor exercise. Residence: Kais- erhof Hotel. Office: 1623 First Nat. Bank Bldg. BABTKE, James S., ry. official; born Feb. 22, 1S56; son William Toy and Elizabeth (Granger) Bartle; ed. pub. schools; married Mary R. Boestler, of Chicago, Nov. 6, 1879; 2 daughters: Virginia, Ruth. Began ry. service as clerk Plattsmouth office of CB.&Q.R.R., 1876; asst. gen. freight agent, same road, at Chicago, 1884: gen. freight agent, Hannibal & St. Joseph, and Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs rys., 1887-91; asst. gen. freight agent same lines and St. Louis, Keokuk & Northern R.R., and Chi- cago, Burlington & Kansas City Ry., 1891-6; gen. freight and passenger agent, Ind., 111. & la. R.R., at Chicago. 1896-8; gen. eastern freight agent at New York, 1898-1909: asst. freight traffic mgr., at Chicago, A.,T.&S.F. system, since Jan. 10, 1910. Clubs: Union League, Freight Traffic, Riverside Golf. Recreation: golf. Res- idence: Riverside, 111. Office: 1135 Railway Ex- change. BABTiETT, Adolphns Clay, hardware mer- chant: born Stratford. N.Y., June 22, 1844; son of Aaron and Delia (Dibell) Bartlett; ed. village schools, Dansville (NT.) Acad, and Clinton (N. Y.) Liberal Inst.; married Mary H. Pitkin, of Delavan, Wis., Aug. 27, 1867 (died Dec. 19, 1890); children: Male Bartlett Heard, Frederic Clay, Florence Dibell; married 2d, Abbey L., daughter of Bailey H. Hitchcock, of Toledo, O., June 15, 1893; 1 child: Eleanor Collamore. Came to Chicago at 19; entered the employ of the hardware house of Tuttle, Hibbard & Co.; 3 years later was given interest in profits of the business; 3 years later became a general part- ner; Jan. 1, 1882, when business was incorpor- ated as Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., made sec. and later vice-pres.; became pres., Jan. 1, 1904, after death of Mi-. Hibbard, which oc- curred Oct. 10, 1903. Dir. First Nat. Bank, Northern Trust Co., Elgin Nat. Watch Co., Liv- erpool & London & Globe Ins. Co., Calumet & Chicago Canal & Dock Co. Has been mem. Chi- cago Board of Edn.; dir., since 1873, Chicago Relief and Aid Soc; trustee Univ. of Chicago, Beloit Coll.; pres. Home for the Friendless; has been dir. Orphan Asylum; vice-pres. Old Peo- ple's Home; trustee Art Inst, of Chicago; has been director Chicago Athenaeum. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Commercial (charter mem. and ex-pres.). Union League, City, University, On- wentsia, Midlothian, Homewood, Quadrangle, Chicago Literary, Caxton, Twentieth Century. Recreation: golf. Residence: 2720 Prairie Av. Office: State and S. Water Sts. BARTIiETT, Charles Carroll, lawyer: born Manchester, N.H., Feb. 5, 1868; son Charles H. and Mary F. (Locke) Bartlett; ed. Dartmouth Coll. and 3 years in Boston Univ. Law School, graduating, LL.B., 1892; married Kendall, 111., Oct. 16, 1901, Ivah A. Simons; 1 daughter: Hel- en. Admitted to bar, Jan. 1892; pres. Western Vacuum Ice Co. Mem. Chicago and 111. State Bar assns. Republican. Methodist. Mason, Odd Fellow. Residence: Oak Park, III. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. BABTIiETT, Charles I^effingrwell, mfr.; de- ceased; see Vol. 1905. BASTKETT, Charles I^incoln, lawyer; born Morris, 111., Sept. 4, 1860; son Rufus and Sarah B. (Wood) Bartlett; grad. LeRoy (N.Y.) Aca- demic Inst., 1878; A.B., Brown Univ., 1882, A. M., 1890; married Chicago, Mar. 23, 1895, Marie M. Baker. In practice at Chicago since 1885; mem. firm of Johnson & Bartlett, 1888-92, John- son, Morrill & Bartlett, 1892: atty. for Title Guarantee & Trust Co., 1892-1901; gen. solicitor Chicago Title & Trust Co. since 1901, also dlr. Mem. Chicago and 111. State Bar assns., Chicago Law Inst., Phi Beta Kappa. Republican. Epis- copalian. Clubs: Evanston (pres.). University (Chicago). Glen View. Recreation: golf. Resi- dence: 1415 Judson Av., Evanston, 111. Office: Chicago Title & Trust Bldg. BABTIiETT, Frederic Clay, artist; born Chi- cago, June 1. 1873; son Adolphus Clay and Mary H. (Pitkin) Bartlett: ed. Harvard School, St. Paul's School, Concord, N.H., Royal Acad. Art, Munich, Germany, and studied art in Paris under Collin, Aman-Jean, Whistler, etc.; mar- ried Dora Tripp, of White Plains, N.T., Oct. 4, 1898. Professionally engaged as artist In mu- ral decorations; has done work in Univ. of Chi- cago, Second Presbyterian Church, University Club, Chicago, etc. Silver medal, St. Louis Ex- pn., 1904; honorable mention Carnegie Inst., Pittsburg. Residence: 2901 Prairie Av. BABTIIETT, Frederick Henry, real estate; born Blnghamton, N.Y., Feb. 6, 1875; son Rob- ert and Leodicie (Carle) Bartlett: ed. public schools of Big Springs and Midland, Tex., until 14 years of age, passing eighth grade; married Chicago, Nov. 23, 1898, Fannie I. Sweepe; 1 daughter, Portia. Began as stock boy with Marshall Field & Co., 1890, then salesman until 1896; since in real estate business, and from Feb. lS99-Deo. 19, 1904, of firm of Watson & Bartlett, and since head of the firm of Fred- erick H. Bartlett & Co., sales agents and buy- ers of real estate, buying for cash and selling 42 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS on terms, handling Chicago real estate exclu- sively. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Automobile, Chicago Athletic, Mid-Day, South Shore Country. Recreation: motoring. Resi- dence: 4854 Washington Av. (Kenwood.) Office: 69 W. Washington St. BABTIiETT, Waxren Goddard, sec. and treas. North Western Expanded Metal Co.; born St. Louis, Mo., Mar. 18, 1877; son James Alfred and Margaret Missouri (Wineland) Bartlett; ed. Smith Acad., St. Louis, 1884-93, and Central High School, 1893-5; married Arline Morton Brown, of Maiden, Mass., Sept. 4, 1907; 1 son: Morton. Was clerk in accounting dept. M.,K.& T.Ry.Co., St. Louis, 1895-1904; sec. and pur- chasing agent Bes Line Construction Co., 1904- 7; also sec. Florissant Construction, Real Es- tate and Investment Co., and vice-pres. and dir. St. Louis & Meramec R.R. Co., 1905-6; purchas- ing agent Denver, Enid & Gulf R.R., Denver, Kansas & Gulf Ry., 1905-6; sec. North Western Expanded Metal Co., Chicago, since June 1907, also treas. and dir. since Feb. 1911. Republican. Unitarian. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Recreation: reading. Residence: 921 Buena Av. Office: 930 Old Colony Bldg. BASTI^ETT, William Alfred, clergyman; born Chicago, Feb. 17, 1858; son Pres. Samuel Col- cord (D.D., LL.D. ) and Mary Bacon Learned Bartlett; grad. Phillips Acad., 1876; A.B., Dart- mouth Coll., 1882, A.M., 1885; grad. Hartford Theol. Sem., 1885; (D.D., Dartmouth, 1899); married Chicago, Feb. 23, 1892, Esther Ade- laide Pitkin; children: William Pitkin, Doris Jeannette, Richard Learned. Organized, 1885, and became first pastor Evanston Av. Congre- gational Church, Chicago; became first pastor Second Congregational Church, Oak Park, 1889; pastor Kirk St. Congregational Church, Lowell, Mass., 1896, First Congregational Church, Chi- cago, since 1901. Lecturer in Chicago Theol. Sem., Ocean Park Chautauqua, Atlanta Theol. Sem. Mem. Apollo Club, Gnosis Soc, Chicago Ministers' Union. Residence: 1739 Washington Boulevard. BABTI^TT, 'William H., broker. Senior mem. firm of Bartlett, Frazier & Carrington, grain, stocks and bonds; pres. and dir. Calumet Elevator Co. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Mid-Day, Uni- versity, Glen View, Evanston, Evanston Coun- try. Summer Residence: Vermejo Park, N.M. Residence: 1331 Forest Av., Evanston, 111. Of- fice: 111 W. Jackson Boul. BABTIiE'Z', Charles Earl, lawyer; born near Coldwater, Mich., July 1, 1868; prep. edn. at Denlson Univ., Granville, O., 1882-1885; Har- vard Univ., 1885-9; LL.B., Lake Forest Univ., 1895; married July 17, 1892, Virginia Forsythe; children: Virginia, Gladys. Was engaged in real estate and building business at Toledo, O., until 1891; came to Chicago and was admitted to 111. bar, 1894; since then engaged in practice, making a specialty of real estate law. Pres. Anglo-American Copper Mining Co.; treas. Mc- Donough & Co., and a dir. in other corpus. Re- publican. Baptist. Mason, K.T. Mem. Delta Chi fraternity; also several fraternal orders. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Automobile (dir., 1903), Harvard, South Shore Country, Co- lonial, Kenwood Country, 111. Athletic, Aero of 111. (treas.), Automobile Club of America; also Toledo, Toledo Yacht (Toledo, O.). Residence: 5004 Drexel Boul. Office: 931-937 ITnity Bldg. BABTIiDTQ, I^onls Charles, Chicago mgr. Nat. Enameling & Stamping Co.; born Oldendorf, Prussia, Germany, Oct. 25, 1839; son Louis and Aldine (Fisher) Bartling; ed. pub. schools in Germany; married in Germany. 1866, Minnie Deppmeier; children: Mrs. Minnie Mai, Henry W., Mrs. Elizabeth Schick, William C. Learned the mfr. of tin and stamped ware in Germany and, coming direct from Germany to Chicago in 1868, went to work for the Chicago Stamping Co. until 1SS4; vice-pres. KieckhefCer Bros. Co., of Milwaukee, until that business was consoli- dated, in 1899, with the Nat. Enameling and Stamping Co., of New York, of which has since been mgr. at Chicago. Republican. Mason. Res- idence: 2618 Hampden Ct. Office: Kinzie and Kingsbury Sts. BABTON, Enos M., mfr. ; born Lorraine, N.Y., Dec. 2, 1842; son Sidney William and Fanny (Bliss) Barton; ed. pub. and private schools and Univ. of Rochester; married Katharine S. Richardson, of Rochester, N.Y., Oct. 28, 1869 (died 1898); children: Alvln L., Clara M., Kath- arine (Mrs. Robert W. Childs) ; married 2d, Mary C. Rust, Oct. 6, 1899; children: Malcolm S., Evan M. Located in Chicago, 1869; became sec. Western Elec. Co., 1872, later vice-pres. and pres. since 1887, and now chmn. of the board; dir. Merchants Loan & Trust Co. Trus- tee Univ. of Chicago. Associate mem. Am. Inst. Elec. Engrs. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Commercial, Quadrangle, Hinsdale. Residence: Hinsdale, 111. Office: 500 S. Clinton St. BABTOIT, Qeorgre Freston, patent lawyer; born Lorraine, Jefferson Co., N.Y., Aug. 25, 1851; son of Sidney William and Fanny Abiah (Bliss) Barton; A.B., Univ. of Rochester, N.Y., 1876; married Lucy Nichols, of May wood. 111., Sept. 25, 1883 (died Jan. 24, 1891); married 2d, Emma Welles, of Towanda, Pa., Oct. 12, 1892; 7 children: Lester Clement, Thyrza May, Hubert Crampton, Amelia Page, William Sidney, Ray- mond Welles, Ralph Dix. In practice at Chi- cago since 1877; mem. firm of Barton & Folk; police magistrate, Maywood, 111., 1884-5. Mem. Am., 111. State and Chicago Bar assns.. Law Club, Patent Law Assn., Delta Kappa Epsilon. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, Men's (Hyde Park). Recreations: outdoor sports. Residence: 5307 Lexington Av. Office: 1445 Mo- nadnock Blk. BABTON, Jesse Bllliaffs, lawyer; born De- morestville, Ont., Can., May 28, 1850; son Sam- uel E. and Philana A. (Billings) Barton; A.B., Albert Coll., Belleville, Ont., 1873; studied law in offices in Chicago; married Ella R. Wilcox, Point Peninsula, N.Y., Feb. 5, 1879 (died Dec. 27, 1879); 1 daughter: Ella W. (died July 18, 1880); married 2d, Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 25, 1885, Lucy E. Thomas, widow of Joseph F. Bon- fleld; children: Alice M. (adopted), Jesse B., Jr., Walter I., Lucy A. Taught school and at- tended coll., age 16 to 23; came to Chicago, 1873; taught school; clerked in law offices and Superior Court clerk's office; admitted to bar at Springfield, 111., Jan. 1876. Asst. corpn. counsel of Chicago, Oct. 1876-July 1879, and again, Aug. 1894-July 1895; asst. atty. South Park Commn., Feb. 1881-Nov. 1885; atty. C.G.W.Ry.Co., Nov. 1885-Jan. 1, 1888; practiced law. Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah, Nov. 1889-Nov. 1892; returned to Chicago; gen. atty. and dir. Chicago Termi- nal Transfer R.R. Co., Nov. 1, 1899-Apr. 1, 1910; gen. atty. B.&O.C.T.R.R.Co. since Apr. 1, 1910. Democrat. Club: Hinsdale. Residence: Hins- dale, 111. Office: B.&O. Station. BABTON, Samuel Qeorg'e, pres. Barton-Ho- bart Paper Co.; born in Mercer Co., 111., June 11, 1871; son Francis and Eliza (Briggs) Bar- ton; grad. Wheaton Prep. School, and Wheaton Coll., degree of B.L., 1896; married Bassett, Wis., June 6, 1900, Sarah Elizabeth Bassett; children: Elizabeth Bassett, William Leroy. Began with the old firm of Donohue & Henne- berry, 1897; became connected with the Henne- berry Publishing Co., 1900; then with the Cope- lin-Lee Paper Co. and the Dearborn Paper Co. until 1910; now pres. Barton-Hobart Paper Co., wliolesale and retail paper. Democrat. Congre- gationalist. C;iub: Congregational. Recreation: study of history. Residence: 216 Hamlin Av. Summer Residence: Twin Lakes, Wis. Office: Commercial Nat. Bank Bldg. BABTOSr, William Eleazer, clergyman; see W^t^o's Who in America. BABTZEN, Peter, pres. Board of Cook Co. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 43 Commrs. since 1910. Senior mem. firm of Peter lislier of the Sycamore True Republican for 9 Bartzen & Son, real estate. Residence: 2546 years; sold out and removed to Chicago, con- Lawrence Av. Office: County Bldg. ducting a Job office until 1874, when he bought BASCH, Joseph, 2d vice-pres. Siegel, Cooper out the Pictorial Printing Co of which is still & Co.; born Prussia, Germany, Mar. 22, 1863; 'it head as pres. and treas ; also treas. and dir. son Adolph and Dora Basch; ed. Germany, fln- ?f the J. F. Lawrence Printing Co Since 1887 ishing at coll. and technical schools at Berlin '"'s resided at Hinsdale, 111., where he has and Dresden; married Chicago, 1888, Ida Reiss; po**^of the largest greenhouses in the vicin- 1 son: Ralph J. Received commercial training 'ty of Chicago, and Is head of the firm of Bas- in textile centers of Berlin and Saxony; came sett & Washburn, florists. Republican. Clubs: to U.S. at age of 18; formed firm of Friedland- ^'''^'^sro Athletic, Hamilton, Hinsdale. Rosi- er & Basch, New York, in 1890; became dept. dence: Hinsdale, III. Office: 131 N. Wabash Av. l^?3.? of Siegel, Cooper & Co. in 1895, sec. in BASSOE, Peter, physician; born Drammen, 1902, and is now 2d vice-pres. and dir.; in en- Norway, May 18, 1874; son Rev. L. A. and Ma- tire control of the merchandise and advertising rie (Andersen) Bassoe; came to America. 1893; depts. Club: Standard Residence: 3622 Grand m.D., College Phys. and Surg. (Univ. of 111.), Boul. Office: State, \an Buren and Congress Chicago, 1897; married Miriam Gardner, of Pas- Streets. adena, Cal., Nov. 30, 1907; 1 daughter: Lucy. BASQUIN, Olin Hanson, univ. prof.; born Engaged in med. practice at Chicago since 1897, Dows, la.. Jan, 30, 1869; son Oliver William making a specialty of neurology; asst. prof, and Hannah (Valentine) Basquin; A.B., Ohio nervous and mental diseases. Rush Med. Coll., Wesleyan Univ., 1892; A.B.. Harvard, 1894; A. since 1907; attending neurologist to Cook Co., M., Northwestern Univ., 1895 Ph.D., 1901; mar- St. Elizabeth, Swedish Covenant and Presbyte- ried Jessie C. Guthrie, of Aledo, 111. (died 1907); rian hosps. Mem. Chicago Pathol. Soc, A.M.A., 2 sons: Harold and Maurice; married 2d, Anna 111. State Med. Soc, Chicago Med. Soc, Chicago Stuart, of Los Angeles, Cal., Sept. 12, 1908. Neurological Soc. (pres.) Residence: 2207 Col- Chief engr. for the Duxfer Prism Companies, fax St., Evanston, 111. Office: 905 Venetian at Chicago, 1897, at London, 1898, at Berlin, Building. 1899; asst. prof, physics, 1901-9, prof, applied .--,-,-, -.^ , - ,..1, ^ ^ mechanics since 1909, Northwestern Univ Ed- BASTIAH, CharleB leopoM, brass founder; itor: Luxfer Prism Pocket Book, 1898; Luxfer ''O'" Baden-Baden Germany, Nov. 16, 1861; son Prism Hand Book (translated into German and Frederick and Pauline Bastian; ed pub. schools French), 1899; also papers on experimental of ^fl');^?''^?;.,^^'''?''"^'',,?."'' Meyers Corn- work in physics. Republican. Methodist. Mem. ercial Coll Milwaukee, Wis.; married Chi- Western Soc Engrs., Soc for Promotion of gigo, Feb 18, 1888, Mete Schroeder; children: Engring. Edn., Sigma Xi, Delta Tau Delta fra- ^"""ne, Emily, Emil. Henrietta Elsa., Came ternity. Club: University of Evanston. Resi- f Germany to U.S., 1880, settling in Mil- dence: 724 Foster St., Evanston, 111. "'''"}^e ^^ere was engaged in elec business _,__ _ , , ,.,,. 1 until 1886; came to Chicago, becoming mem. of ^r^^^' ?^'-,%^,'^ lawyer; born Williamstown. firm of T. S. Wild & Son, brass founders and yt., Dec 10, 1846; son Joel, Jr. and Catharine finishers, to whom succeeded. 1888; now pres. (Burnham) Bass; A^., Harvard Univ. 1871; The Bastian & Blessing Co. Mason (32% Shrin- student law dept. of Harvard Univ, 1872; mar- pr). Mem. North Am. Union. Residence: 2624 rled Manitowoc Wis., Aug. 8, 1894, Elizabeth n. Paulina St. Office: 125-131 W. Michigan St. Merrill. Came to Chicago in 1872 and was ad- mitted to 111. bar; in office of Judge Beckwith, BASTRITF, iouis, lawyer; born Holding, Den- 1872-5; since then alone. Elected mem. of the mark, July 8, 1856; son N. W. and Adelaide State Senate in 1892; master in chancery, 1888- (Cohn) Bastrup; ed. Real-Gymnasium, Holding, 1900; presidential elector on the Blaine and Lo- Denmark, 1863-9; entered Johanneum College, gan ticket. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Hamburg, Germany, 1869; afterward graduate Union League, Harvard (Chicago). Residence: Univ. of Copenhagen. Denmark, 1875; (LL.M., Chicago. Summer Residence: Manitowoc, Wis. honoris causa, Univ. of Notre Dame, Ind., 1894); Office: 8 S. Dearborn St. married Copenhagen, Sept. 4, 1884, Nancy Gun- BASS, Jolm Poster, war correspondent; born <'2'"P.h; I daughter: Stephanie Adelaide Was Chicago, 1866; son Perkins and Clara (Foster) admitte^d to bar, 1878; afterward went into Ba.ss; grad. Phillips Exeter Acad., 1886; Har- mercantile business; came to Chicago; was vard, 1891; Harvard Law School, 1893; admit- <^'e Beattie; removed with parents In 1857 to Pontiac, 111., and ed. pub. and high schools tiiere; removed to Chicago, 1872; stud- ied law in office of John Lyle King 1 year and later in office of his father; married New Or- leans, La., Dec. 25, 1884, Miss Florence L. Smith; 1 daughter: Gladys. Admitted to bar, Jan. 1875, by examination before Supreme Ct. at Springfield, 111. Democrat. Odd Fellow, K.P., A.O.U.W. Residence: 2666 Washington Boul. Office: 5 N. LaSalle St. BEATTIE, Boliert Hezekiab, clergyman; born Bethlehem, N.Y., Nov. 10, 1864; son Robert H. and Mary Ann (Brewster) Beattie; A.B., Prince- ton Univ., 1885, A.M., 1890; teacher and prin. prep. dept. Syrian Prot. Coll., Beirut, Syria, 1885- 9; teacher classical dept., Princeton Univ., 1889- 90; teacher English history, Evelyn Coll., Prince- ton, N.J., 1890-1; grad. Princeton Theol. Sem., 1891; student Univ. of Berlin, Germany, 1893-4; married Carolyn Palen Weller, of Newburgh, N.Y., Apr. 16, 1895; children: Eleanor, Robert, Elizabeth, Carol, Charles, Dale. Ordained Re- formed Dutch Ch. ministry, 1891; pastor New- burgh, N.Y., 1891-1903, First Presbyn. Ch., Aus- tin, since Jan. 1903. Mem. Soc. Bibl. Lit. and Exegesis, Chicago Soc. Bibl. Research. Recrea- tion: golf. Residence: 240 N. Waller Av., Austin. BEATT7, aeoxge Bateman, manager western business of George P. Ide & Co.; born Philadel- phia, Apr. 13, 1867; son Archibald and Mary (Seeds) Beatty (both born in Ireland); grand- son William Beatty, of Londonderry, Ireland, at one time largest linen maker in the world; ed. pvt. schools, and Univ. of Kansas; married Chicago, Feb. 23, 1897, Effle Andrews Byers. Located in Chicago, 1892; mem. firm of Thomp- son, Beatty & Lieberman, mfrs.' agts., 1892- 1906; became connected with George P. Ide & Co., 1896, and since 1905 mgr. of Chicago office. Democrat. Episcopalian. Mason; Elk. Club: 111- nois Athletic. Recreation: motoring. Residence: 933 Alexander PI. Office: Cor. Jackson Boul. and 5th Av. BEATTV, Bobs James, general mgr. Inland Steel Co.; born on farm in Beaver Co., Pa., Aug. 12, 1858; son Jonathan and Perthenia Jane (Sheets) Beatty; ed. pub. schools, acad. at Da- mascus, O., and Iron City Business Coll., Pitts- burg, Pa., graduating, 1873; married Muncie, Ind., Sept. 12, 1894, Mildred Veronese, daugh- ter of Hon. J. W. Ryan; children: John Town- send, Suzanna Dodge (died Oct. 1907), Thomas Rosslyn, Mildred Veronese. Employed in mer- cantile business, Pittsburg, 1873-80; treas. and bookkeeper, Portsmouth ((3.) Iron & Steel Co., 1880-4; gen. sales agt. Leechburg Iron Works and Chartiers Iron & Steel Co., Pittsburg, 1884- 8; gen. sales agt. W. Dewees Wood Co., mfrs. of planished iron, Pittsburg, 1888-92; in 1891-2 organized Midland Steel Co. and built a steel plant and rolling mill at Muncie, Ind.; was pres. and gen. mgr. of same until works were sold, Apr. 1, 1900, to Am. Sheet Steel Co., of which was gen. western mgr. until .4.pr. 30, 1901; since May 1, 1901, gen. mgr. and dir. In- land Steel Co. of Chicago. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Exmoor Country, Highland Park. Recreations: outdoor diversions. Residence: Highland Park. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. BEATTY, WllUam Trimble, pres. and gen. mgr. Austin Mfg. Co., machinery; born New Brunswick, N.J., Oct. 2, 1864; son of William Trimble (D.D.) and Sarah Colwell (Fulton) Beatty; ed. pub. schools of Pittsburg, Pa.; mar- ried Valerie Lee Jones, of West Chester, Pa., .\pr. 2, 1891. Entered employ of Austin Mfg. Co., 1885, becoming vlce-pres. and gen. mgr., 1902 and pres., 1911; also pres. and gen. mgr. of Austin-Western Co. Republican. Member S.A.R., Soc. Colonial Wars. Clubs: Homewood Country (ex-pres.). Union League, Chicago Ath- letic, Chicago Yacht. Residence: Flossmoor, 111. Office: Manhattan Bldg. BEAUMONT, Qeor^e, architect; born Farn- ley, near Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng., Feb. 13, 1854; son James and Elizabeth (Gledhill) Beaumont; common school edn. ; married Chicago, Apr. 13, 1882, Harriet Wood, of Leeds, Eng. (deceased); children: Marie, Francis Harold, George Stan- ley, Bessie. Began study of architecture Nov. 1, 1869; obtained medal of Leeds and Yorkshire -Architectural Assn., Leeds, Eng., 1880; traveled extensively in Europe for architectural study; emigrated to U.S., locating in Chicago, Sept. 2, 1881; employed as architectural draftsman and gen. supt. on buildings to Feb. 4, 1886; since then In gen. practice on own account. Mem. Royal Inst, of British Architects since 1881; organized Architectural Club, Chicago (pres. 1886-7); fellow Am. Inst, of Architects, mem. (now pres.) 111. Chaijter of same; mem. Chi- cago Architects' Business Assn. (pres., 1899- 1900); chmn. architects' subdivision of Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Recreations: scientific farming and fruit growing, music. Residence: 1226 Ful- lerton Av. Office: 25 N. Dearborn St. *BEATTMOKT, Jolm P., physician; see Vol. 1905. BEATXHISin:, Albert O., pub.; deceased; see Vol. 1905. BEBB, Edwin, lawyer; born Salem, 111., Oct. 19, 1858; son Michael S. (son William Bebb, gov. of Ohio, and commr. of patents under Lin- coln) and Catherine (Hancock) Bebb; ed. coun- try dist. schools, Wheaton (111.) Coll., Univ. of 111.; LL.B., Chicago Coll. of Law (Lake Forest Univ.); married Byron Twp., Ogle Co., 111., Feb. 18, 1885, Minnie A. Jones; children: Herbert, Kenneth, Edwin Adams. Was apptd. state grain inspector in 1878, and in 1883 was apptd. agt. of the grain receiving commn. merchants of the Chicago Board of Trade to take charge of their business at CR.I.&P.R.R. receiving de- pot. Admitted to bar, 1893, and since engaged in gen. practice. Republican. Residence: 1652 W. 102d St. Office: 19 S. LaSalle St. BECK, Alexander lUcbard, retired lumberman; born Magdeburg, Prussia, May 3, 1839; son Alex- ander and Jane (Kirk) Beck; father was Scotch, and mother was English; came to U.S., settling in Milwaukee, Oct. 1846; ed. pub. schools of Milwaukee; married 1869, Elizabeth Wall, of Milwaukee, who died the same year, leaving him 1 child: Edward W. R.; married 2d, 1871, Annie Walsh, of Chicago; children: Margaret J., Clara B., Alexander E., Mary G., Annie L. Began career of sailor on Great Lakes in 1852, filling all positions from cabin boy to capt. un- til 1866; lumber inspector in Chicago market, 1866-73; foreman of lumber yard for Sylvester Wheelock, 1873-4; mgr. of lumber yard at S. Chicago for Mr. Wheelock, 1874-8; In business for himself, 1878-84; incorporated, 1884, as A. R. Beck Lumber Co., of which was pres.; was treas. of the Rudolph Hegener Co. Was school dir. and pres. Board of Edn., S. Chicago, 1875-9; trustee village of Hyde Park, 1878-84. Demo- crat. Mason; has served as high priest of the Royal Arch Chapter and Eminent Commander of K.T. Residence: McHenry, 111. BECK, Carl, surgeon; born Milan, Austria, Mar. 26, 1864; son Ignatz and Elizabeth (Pol- lak) Beck; ed. common school and gymnasium THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 49 In Prague, Bohemia, and med. school of the Royal and Imperial Univ. of Prague, M.D., 1889; served as asst. in surgical and gynecological clinics in Prague, assisting first Prof. Gussen- bauer and later Dr. Schauta, famous gynecolo- gist of Vienna; married Chicago, Apr. 10, 1899, Eda Stein; children: Helen Babette, Prances Eda, William. Visited most of the univs. of Germany, Austria and other countries; made several trips to America as steamer surgeon, 1889-90, and in 1890 settled in Chicago in gen. practice of medicine. Is prof, surgery In Chi- cago Coll. of Phys. and Surg. (Univ. of 111.), Post-Grad. Med. School and Chicago Coll. of Dentistry, attending surgeon to Cook Co., St. Joseph, North Chicago, and other hosps., de- voting time to surgery. Founded St. Anthony Hosp. with the Sisters of Joliet. Founded Ger- man Med. Soc. and Bohemian Med. Soc. of Chi- cago; mem. A.M.A. and most of the local med. socs. ; also of the German Soc. of Surgeons of Berlin, and Society of Physicians of Prague. Served as volunteer in 11th Inf. regt., Austrian Army, and later 1st It. of 75th Inf. regt. Con- tributor to Am. and foreign med. journals on surgical subjects. Mem. Independent Religious Soc. Residence: 601 Deming Pi. Office: 108 N. State St. BECK, Edward Scott, newspaper man; born Bainbridge, Ind., Dec. 12, 1868; son Moses M. and Mary Hamilton (Scott) Beck; A.B., Univ. of Mich., 1893; married Cora Frances Reilly, of Chicago, Sept. 9, 1896 (died Oct. 12, 1899). Be- gan newspaper work on reportorlal staff of the Chicago Daily Tribune in 1893, with which has since been identified, becoming night city ed- itor in 1896, city editor In 1898 and night ed- itor in 1908, in which capacity has since con- tinued. Residence: University Club. Office: The Tribune. BECK, Joseph Carl, physician; born Bohemia, Austria, Sept. 26, 1870; son Ignatz and Louise (Pollack) Beck; resided In Clinton and Holden, Mo., 1885-93; since 1893 in Chicago; ed. public schools of Prague, Austria, and in Catholic Convent school in Holden, Mo.; grad. from Coll. of Phys. and Surg. (med. dept., Univ. of 111.), M.D., 1895; married Chicago, Mar. 26, 1899, Car- rie A. Stein; children: Elsa, Philip, Joseph C, Jr. Since 1895 engaged in practice of medicine and surgery in Chicago, limiting practice to eye, ear, nose and throat. Prof, of otology and laryngology In Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Coll.; clinical prof, otology and rhino- laryngology. Coll. of Phys. and Surg.; oto-lar- yngologlst and oplitlialmologist to North Chi- cago Hosp., and partner with his brothers, Dr. Carl and Emil G. Beck and Dr. Bernard G. Katz; surgeon in oto-laryngology, Cook Co. Hosp. Fellow Am. Acad, of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology; mem. Am. Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Soc, German Med. Soc, A.M.A., 111. State Med. Soc, Chicago Med. Soc. Chicago Laryngological Soc, and Nu Sig- ma Nu, med. fraternity. Republican. Mason. Residence: 4755 Lake Av. Office: 108 N. State Street. BECK, Bndolph, dentist; born Prague, Aus- tria, Sept. 18, 1868; son I. and Elizabeth Beck; grad. Chicago Coll. of Dental Surgery, 1899; un- married. Has resided in Chicago since 1888; prof, dental anatomy, Chicago Coll. of Dental Surgery. Mem. 111. State Dental Soc, Chicago Dental Soc. Clubs: Illinois Athletic, Ridgemore Golf. Residence: 3617 Rokeby St. Office: Stew- art Bldg. BECKEir, Albert Charles, wholesale jeweler; born Buffalo, N.Y., Apr. 19, 1855; son Ferdinand Charles and Ulricka (Holz) Becken; ed. dist. school; father died when was 10 years old and mother married again: married Driftwood, Pa., Apr. 19, 18S3, Grace, daughter of Judge Hunt- ley; children: Clara Louise, Albert Charles. Af- ter mother's second marriage, stepfather took him from school to assist in live stock busi- ness, which proved too hard for him; went into barber shop and learned the trade; established for self in barber business at Driftwood, Pei., 1874, and by 1883 had saved $9,000; entered the jewelry business, traveling among lumber camps selling watches to the men; went to St. Paul, Minn., in 1886 and established in watch-Jobbing business, introducing the Dueber - Hampden watches in that territory; since 1892 in whole- sale watch and jewelry business. Mem. Chi- cago Jewelers' Assn., Chicago Assn. of Com- merce. Republican. Mem. First Presbyterian Church. Mason (K.T.). Club: Chicago Ath- letic. Recreations: agriculture and traveling. Residence: Park Ridge, 111. Office: Powers Bldg. BECKEB, Abraham O., commercial paper; born Warsaw, O., Sept. 21, 1857; son Nathan and Henrietta (Schaffner) Becker; ed. public schools; married Chicago, Feb. 8, 1887, Kate Friedman; children: Helen, Louise, James H., Margaret. Began business career Jan. 1, 1878, in house of Hermann Schaffner & Co., In which he became a partner, and after the death of Mr. Schaffner organized and incorporated, July I, 1894, the firm of A. G. Becker & Co., dealers in commercial paper, of which is pres. and treas. Also dir. Live Stock Investment Co., Woods Motor Vehicle Co. Republican. Jewish religion. Clubs: Union League, Standard, Ham- ilton, City. Residence: 5132 East End Av. Of- fice: 102 S. LaSalle St. BECKER, Anthony WiUiam, merchant and mfr. ; born Dubuque, la., Apr. 27, 1858; son Gerhard and Fannie (Kohaus) Becker; ed. pub. schools of Dubuque, la., to 1872, then student in prep, schools at Telgte, Germany, for 3 years; married at Chicago, Apr. 27, 1881, Clara Elma Hoagland, of Dayton, O. ; 1 son: Frederick G. Began in 1878 as bookkeeper with his father, a wholesale clothing dealer, at Dubuque, la.; In 1879 went to Minneapolis, Minn., as mgr. of branch house, and in 1880 both plants were removed to Chicago; was financial mgr. and credit man of the firm, 1880-90, and upon his father's retirement from the clothing business, entered firm of Lange Bros. & Co., but retired from it Jan. 1, 1893. to organize, with H. L. and Joseph Mayer and H. B. Hellman, the pres- ent firm of Becker, Mayer & Co., mf rs. of cloth- ing. In which is credit man and financial mgr. Republican. Catholic. Mem. Credit Men's Assn., Chicago Assn. of Commerce, 111. Mfrs.' Assn., Nat. Sales Mgrs.' Assn., Nat. Clothiers' Assn., Patriotic Order Ancient and Honorables. Club: Hamilton. Recreations: collector of books, mu- sic and walking. Residence: Windermere Hotel. Office: 501 S. Franklin St. BECKEB, Benjamin 'V'oarel, lawyer; born Warsaw, Ind., June 20, 1871; son Leopold and Caroline (Vogel) Becker; ed. pub. schools, War- saw and Fort Wayne, Ind., to 1885; married Jackson, Mich., June 20, 1901, Elizabeth Loeb; 1 son: John Leonard. Came to Chicago from Fort Wayne, Ind., In 1887, and began to read law in the office of Jacob Newman; was ad- mitted to bar by Supreme Court of 111., 1892, and Supreme Court of U.S., 1900, and continued in same office; admitted to partnership in 1898 in present firm of Newman, Northrup, Levin- son & Becker. Dir. in several corpus. Member Am. Bar Assn., 111. State Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Rav- isloe Country. Residence: 4610 Woodlawn Av. Office: Chamber of Commerce. BECKEB, Charles Jacob, mfr.; born Free- port, 111., Aug. 27, 1867; son Jacob Henry and Katherlne (Maurer) Becker; ed. pub. and high schools, Freeport, 111.; married Chicago, Sept. II, 1899, Margaret A. Kneller; children: Erma (died at age of 10 months), Ethel L. Learned the machinist trade with the Stover Mfg. Co., of Freeport, 111., serving 4 years' apprentice- sliip, 1881-4; worked as journeyman machinist 1 year, then went with the Belding Motor Co., of which was foreman for about 3 years, and 50 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS in Aug. 1891, with brother, Oliver E., estab- lished firm of Becker Bros., elec. repairs and mfrs. of all kinds of dynamos and motor brushes, in which is still partner and mgr. ; also vice-pres. Perfection Vacuum Cleaner Co. of Chicago. Royal League, Odd Fellows. Mason, Berwyn Lodge, LaGrange Chapter R.A.M., Si- loam Commandery K.T., Oriental Consistory, Medinah Temple. Clubs: Berwyn, LaGrange Motor (dir. ). Knapp Island Gun. Recreations: motoring and hunting. Residence: 3420 Berke- ley Av.,. Berwyn, 111. Office: 561 W. Washing- ton Boul. BECXEB, Frederick Walter, lawyer; born Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 27, 1844; son Hiram and Sophia (Millard) Becker; grad. Ann Arbor High School, 1861; A.B., Univ. of Mich., 1866, LL.B., 1867; attended lectures at The Sorbonne, Paris, 2 years, 1867-9; married Clara, daughter Judge D. M. Cooley, of Dubuque, la.; children: Wal- ter Cooley, Harlan Aldrich. Admitted to bar, 1869; to Supreme Court of U.S., 1872; member firm of Carter (Walter S.) & Becker until 1880 (firm founded 1868), and since of MacChesney (Nathan W.), Becker & Bradley (Herbert E.). Mem. Chicago Law Inst., Alpha Delta Phi. Re- publican. Presbyterian. Club: Twentieth Cen- tury. Residence: 4169 Berkeley Av. Office: 30 N. LaSalle St. BECKEB, Jolm William, tax specialist; born Cloppenberg, Germany, Apr. 9, 1864; son Her- man J. and Elizabeth (von Ravensburg) Beck- er; came with parents to Chicago when 3 years old; ed. pub. and high schools, Chicago; mar- ried Boston, Mass., Nov. 19, 1900, Esther M. Walker. Established in real estate business on own account in 1884; sold out and went into CO. treas.'s office in 1885 as clerk; was ad- vanced to asst. chief clerk, and then was chief clerk for 9 years; in Feb. 1904, with George J. Lawton, established firm of John W. Becker & Co., gen. real estate, with a specialty in tax matters. Republican. Mason (32), Shriner. Residence: 541 Oakdale Av. Office: Chicago Title & Trust Bldg. BECXEB, bonis Alexander, pres. L. A. Beck- er Co.; born Winona, Minn., Sept. 11, 1869; son Jolin S. and Marie Kathryn (Faehr) Becker; ed. pub. school and business coll. at Winona, Minn.; Ph.G., Chicago Coll. of Pharmacy (Univ. of III.), 1888; married Chicago, 1892, Elizabeth T. Nash; 1 daughter: Marie Kathryn. Appren- tice, A. M. Pett & Son's drug store, Winona, Minn., 1884-6, then to pharmaceutical coll.; drug clerk, N. Gray Bartlett, Chicago, 1888-90; in drug business for self, 1890-1; salesman for Am. Soda Fountain Co., 1891-7; in business as mfr. under partnership of L. A. Becker & Co., incorporated, 1898, as L. A. Becker Co., of which is pres. and mgr.; organized, 1902, and since been pres. of the Dispenser Publishing Co., pub- lishers of The Soda Fountain. Inventor and mfr. of the 20th Century Sanitary Soda Water Fountain. Democrat. Mason (32, K.T., Shrin- er). Clubs: Chicago Athletic, South Shore Coun- try, Germania, Drug Trade. Recreations: golf and other outdoor diversions. L. A. Becker Co. absorbed by the Bishop & Babcock Co. of Cleve- land, Mar. 3, 1911, under name of Bishop-Bab- cock-Becker Co., of which he is vice-pres. Res- idence: 4454 Drexel Boul. Office: 2241 S. Hal- sted St. BECKHB, Oliver Edward, elec. engr. ; born Lanark, 111., Feb. 9, 1871; son Jacob Henry and Katherine (Maurer) Becker; ed. pub. schools, Freeport, 111., 3 years in Rose Polytechnic Inst., Terre Haute, Ind., 1891-3; Ohio State Univ., 1894- 5; married Chicago, June 11, 1902, Mabel Louise Thorsell; 2 sons: Oliver Edward, Jr., and Rich- ard F. Began electrical work in 1888; in 1890 with Charles J. Becker established firm of Becker Bros., elec. engrs., machinery, dynamos, motors, brushes, etc. Also pres. and treas. Am. Maintenance Co.; dir. Internal. Land & Live Stock Co. of Mexico; treas. Perfection Vacuum Cleaner Co. of Chicago. Independent in politics. Mason, Blue Lodge, Chapter, Consistory, Shrine. Clubs: 111. Athletic (life), Chicago Fly Cast- ing. Recreations: automobiling and fishing. Residence: Elmhurst, 111. Office: 561 W. Wash- ington Boul. BECKSB, S. Max, fur merchant; born Doern- bach, Germany, Dec. 14, 1855; son Isaac and Henrietta Becker; ed. pub. school; came to U.S., 1872; married Chicago, Apr. 30, 1891, Lilly Hirsh; children: Rober G., Florence E., S. Max, Jr. Lived at Pine Bluff, Ark., 1872-81; in Jan. 1882 came to Chicago as a dealer in wool and furs; in 1886 established the firm of Wolf, Becker & Co.; in 1888 became a mem. of the firm of Bach, Becker & Co., which firm was suc- ceeded by Becker Bros. & Co., 1905. Hebrew re- ligion. Club: Standard. Residence: 4058 Grand Boul. Office: 43 W. Michigan St. BECXEB, Simon, merchant; born Ft. Wayne, Ind., Apr. 26, 1856; son Jacob and Henrietta (Lohmann) Becker; ed. high school. Ft. Wayne; married Angola, Ind., May 27, 1885, Rosa Stle- fel; 3 children. In mercantile business continu- ously for 36 years in Goshen, Ind., New York City and Chicago; removed to Chicago, 1903: an organizer of Becker, Ryan & Co. dept. store, 1904. and financial mgr. of the firm. Republican. Jew- ish religion. Clubs: Ravisloe Country, Idlewild Country. Residence: 438 Oakwood Boul. Office: 6245-6257 Halsted St. BECKETT, James Beacli, lawyer; see Vol. 1905. BECXIiEB, Elbrldgre Harlow, civ. engr.; de- ceased; see Vol. 1905. BECKXiE'S', Welcome bonis, wholesale hard- ware merchant; born Crystal Lake, 111., Nov. 21, 1867; son Captain John E. and Emma C. Beckley; ed. pub. schools of Crystal Lake, El- gin (111.) Acad, and business coll. in Chicago; unmarried. Began business life at 16 as errand boy and a year later was shipping clerk for a year; then bookkeeper in iron and steel commn. business for 2 years, supt. of Iron and steel warehouse 2 years. Started Mfrs.' & Merchants' Warehouse (iron and steel storage commn.), 1890; managed the warehouse for 3 years and bicycle material dept. of same for 3 years; or- ganized The Beckley-Ralston Co., wholesale tools, hardware, automobile and bicycle sup- plies, 1896 (incorporated 1897), of which is pres. Republican. Club: Illinois. Residence: 3830 W. Van Buren St. Office: 157 N. Michigan Av. BECXaiAir, Bernard Cbristian, sales mgr.; born Naperville, 111., Feb. 20, 1877; son Philip and Elizabeth (Pfeiffer) Beckman; ed. North- western Coll., Naperville; married May Ballou, of Naperville, 111., Oct. 24, 1901; 2 daughters: Bernlce and Eleanor. Taught school 1 year; en- tered employ of Chicago office of the Standard Paint Co., 1896, in minor capacity; western sales mgr. since 1905. Republican; alderman 3d Ward, Naperville, 1908-10, 1910-12. Christian Scientist. Club: III. Athletic. Recreations: out- door diversions, gardening. Residence: Naper- ville, 111. Office: 961-963 People's Gas Bldg. BECK WITS, Clarence Augustine, theologian; born Charlemont, Mass., July 21, 1849; son Jus- tin Williams and Sarah (Upton) Beckwith; A.B., Olivet (Mich.) Coll., 1874, A.M., 1877; stud- ied Yale Divinity Sch., 1874-6; grad. Bangor (Me.) Theol. Sem., 1877: Univ. of Berlin, 1897- 8; (S.T.D.. Olivet, 1892); married Boston, V. Eugenie Loba, of Olivet, Mich., Sept. 25, 1878. Ordained Congl. ministry, 1877; pastor Brewer, Me., 1877-82, W. Roxbury (Boston), 1882-92; prof. Christian theology, Bangor Theol. Sem., 1892-1905; prof, systematic theology, Chicago Theological Sem., since 1905. Corporate mem. A.B.C.F.M. ; mem. Soc. Bibl. Research. Author: Realities of Christian Theology, 1906. Editor dept. theology and philosophy, in the new Schaft- Herzog Encyclopedia. Address: 81 Ashland Boulevard. THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 51 BECK WITH, John William, lawyer; born Chicago, Apr. 17. 1871; son Corydon and Mary Anne (Smith) Beckwlth; B.A., Yale Univ.. 1889; LL.B.. Kent Coll. of Law. Chicago, 1S92; mar- ried Chicago, Apr. 22, 1898, Eunice Stuart; 1 daughter: Mary A. Entered practice In law dept. of C.&A.R.R.. 1892; asst. corpn. counsel City of Chicago, 1903-6; mem. firm of Felsen- thal. Foreman & Beckwlth, 1906-11, Felsenthal & Beckwlth since Jan. 1, 1911; dir. Hotel Sher- man Co. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Episcopalian. Democrat. Clubs: University, Yale, Law. Rec- reation: golf. Residence: 607 Rush St. Office: 810 Chicago Title & Trust Bldg. BEECBOFT, David, editor; born Wlngham, Ont., Can.. July 17, 1875; son John and Anne Jane (Golley) Beecroft; grad. Barrie (Ont.) Collegiate Inst., 1895, Ontario Normal School, Toronto, 1894, Ontario Normal Coll., Hamilton, 1899; grad. Walseley Barrack, London, Ont., taking subaltern and capt.'s course; grad. Stan- ley Barracks, Toronto, taking field officer's course; capt. Co. A, 25th Regt., Canadian Mili- tia, St. Thomas. Ont., 2 years; married Char- lotte Stacey, of St. Thomas. Ont., Can., Oct. 14, 1904. Taught school, St. Thomas, Ont., 1896- 1902, during same period on editorial staff St. Thomas Dally Times; advertising solicitor Chi- cago Daily News, 1902-3; technical editor Mo- tor Age, 1905-8, and editor since 1908. Dir. Class Journal Co. Mem. contest board and nat. technical board Am. Automobile Assn. Clubs: Chicigo Automobile. Chicago Motor (pres.). Recreations: golf, tennis, motoring. Residence: 5701 Indiana Av. Office: 1200 Michigan Av. BEEDKE, Edwin W., printing; vice-pres. In- land Printer Co., Henry O. Shepard Co. Office: 634 Sherman St. BEEK, William O-., optician; born St. John's, N.B., Can., Feb. 10, 1872; son George N. and Annie (Green) Beek; brought to Chicago by parents in 1873; ed. pub. schools and Metro- politan Business Coll.; student Harvey Medical Coll., 1890-3; M.D., Dearborn Med. Coll., 1894; unmarried. Started retail optical business in Jan. 1897, which was incorporated in 1906 as Beek Optician, of which has since been sec, treas. and mgr. ; also vice-pres. and dir. Geo. S. Johnston Co., mfrs. and jobbers of ootical goods, since Jan. 1909. Independent In politics. Presbyterian. Club: Chicago Athletic. Recrea- tions: motoring, golf, sailing, outdoor sports. Residence: 45 E. Oak St. Offices: 22 Washing- ton St., and 105 N. Wabash Av. BEEBT, Charles Curtis, physician; born Clyde, O., Apr. 14, 1854; son Philemon and Sa- rah A. (Curtis) Beery; early edn. pub. and pvt. schools at New York City; grad. Jefferson Med. Coll., Phila., 1879; married Mary Maxwell, of Upper Sandusky, O., Dec. 28, 1885; children: Jennie (Mrs. George Hough), Edward L. (de- ceased) and Mary M. In U.S. Marine Hosp. service at Phila., Pa., and Portland, Me., 1879- 81; came to Chicago, Aug. 1881 and has since been in gen. practice of medicine. Mem. Chi- cago Med. Soc. Recreations: motoring, fishing. Residence: 4544 Michigan Av. Office: 1737 Wa- bash Av. BEHAIT, Konis Joseph, lawyer; born New Or- leans, Mar. 10, 1876; son Frank A. and Kathe- rine (Coffin) Behan; ed. pub. and high schools. New Orleans; LL.B., Lake Forest Univ., 1S97. Admitted to bar, Feb. 1898; served during war of 1898 as corporal Troop H, 1st 111. Vol. Cav.; married Chicago. Mar. 12, 1901, May Louise Hull; children: Dorothy (deceased), Louis J., Jr. Associated in law practice with Perry A. Hull, 1898-1902; special master In chancery. Circuit Court of Cook Co., 1902-3; asst. co. atty. Cook Co. in charge of tax litigation, 1907-10. Sec. to Harry S. New, chmn. Rep. Nat. Com., 1904-8; chief clerk and purchasing agt. in Taft- Bryan campaign. 1908, Rep. Nat. Com. at west- ern headquarters, Chicago; candidate for Con- gressional nomination 2d Dist., 1910. Mem. Chi- cago Bar Assn., Chicago Hist. Soc, Knights of Columbus. Catholic. Recreations: outdoor sports. Residence: 5443 Prairie Av. Office: Chamber of Commerce. BEHIiES, Kicholas a., mfr.; born Chicago, Oct. 17, 1876; son Peter and Barbara (Kuhn) Behles; ed. Chicago pub. schoois until 1891; married Minnie Moody, of Chicago, Nov. 4, 1899; 2d, May Leawald, Apr. 13, 1906; 1 daughter: Lucile. Began business life in 1891 and worked with different paper box factories until 1902, when became pres. and mgr. of the Julius Mar- quardt Co., mfrs. of paper boxes, which was es- tablished, 1892, by Julius Marquardt, who died in 1902. Mem. Royal Arcanum; Mason. Recre- ations: golf and automobiling. Residence: 3452 Lexington St. Office: 345 W. Michigan St. BEHBENDT, Arthur J., physician and sur- geon; born Germany, Dec. 18, 1865; son Joseph and Cecelia (Spickholz) Behrendt; Ph.G., Chi- cago Coll. of Pharmacy, 1886: M.D., Coll. of Phys. and Surg., Chicago, 1891; married Hunt- ington, Ind., Feb. 27, 1894, Anna Plummer; chil- dren: Mildred, Florence and A. James. Engaged in gen. practice since 1891. Mem. Chicago Med. Society, German Med. Soc. of Chicago, A.M. A., Miss. Valley Med. Soc, 111. State Med. Soc, Physicians' Club. Mason (33, K.T., Shriner; med. dir. of Medinah Temple Mystic Shrine). Office and Residence: 2026 Fowler St. BEISKEB, Adam Warner, pres. HI. Terra Cotta Lumber Co.; born Reading, Pa., Apr. 27, 1857: son Franklin C. and Hannah M. (Warner) Beidler; ed. pub. school; married Detroit, Oct. 5, 1893, May Donnelly; 1 daughter: Louise. Telegraph operator for Western Union Tele- graph Co., at Reading and Philadelphia, 1873-5; came to Chicago, 1875, and worked for the same CO. until 1881; was on the Board of Trade with C. W. Brega & Co., 1881-7; took position with the 111. Terra Cotta Lumber Co., 1887, and later became stockholder In the co., then sec. and treas., later vice-pres., and pres. since 1902: also president McRoy (ilay Works. Republican. Clubs: Builders', Union League, Midlothian. Recreation: golf. Residence: Hotel Metropole. Office: The Rookery. BEISKEB, Francis, lumber merchant; born Chicago, 1854; son Jacob and Mary Ann (Funk) Beidler; ed. Chicago pub. schools and in Bryant & Stratton Business Coll.; married Mar. 8, 1893, Elizabeth M. Loose, of Springfield, 111. Began in lumber business In the employ of J. Beidler & Bro., 1870-3; was sec of the South Branch Lumber Co., 1873-93; established, 1894, lumber firm of Francis Beidler & Co., of Chicago, of which is now pres.; pres. Republic Lumber Co. (Chicago, and Marinette, Wis.), pres. Santee River Cypress Lumber Co. (Ferguson, S.C.). Beidler & Robinson Lumber Co. (MayviUe, N. D.), Commercial Sash & Door Co. (Chicago.) Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Chicago Ath- letic, Midlothian, Hamilton, South Shore, Ra- venswood, Coleman Lake. Residence: 4736 Drexel Boul. Office: 1112, 72 W. Adams St. BEISKEB, Oeoxge, real estate; born Chicago, Oct. 28, 1864; son Jacob and Mary Ann (Funk) Beidler; ed. common school and business coll.; married Chicago, Feb. 22, 1900, Margaret E. Young; 5 children: John Jacob, Virginia, Doro- thy, Paul William and Marion. Associated with Beldler-Robinson Lumber Co.. Mayvllle, N.D., 1884-S, and Beidler Bros. Lumber Co., Chicago, 1888-91; mgr. of his father's property Interests until 1900; now In real estate business. Repub- lican. Past Grand, I.O.O.F. Clubs: Chicago Ath- letic, 111. Athletic, South Shore Country; also Macatawa Yacht (Macatawa, Mich.). Recrea- tions: automobiling and agriculture. Resi- dences: Holland, Mich., and Pasadena, Cal. Of- fice: 649 W. Washington Boul. BEIFE&S, Alexander, cloak mfr.; born Hun- gary. July 7, 1864; son Ignatz and Rose (Her- zog) Beifeld; ed. in Hungary and Vienna, Aus- tria; married Chicago, June 27, 1895, Florence 52 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS Florsheim; children: Robert Slegmund and Mar- garet Rose. Came to the U.S., 1881; in employ of Beifeld Bros, till 1892; became mem. of Arm of Joseph Beifeld & Co., which in 1902 was succeeded by Beifeld, Hirsch & Kline. Mem. Sinai Temple. Republican. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Country. Recreations: golf, reading. Residence: 3344 S. Park Av. Office: 317 W. Ad- ams St. BEIFEKS, Josepli, pres. Hotel Sherman Co. Clubs: Hamilton, Standard. Residence: 3304 Calumet Av. Office: Hotel Sherman. BEHV, Carl, sculptor; born Stetten a. k. M., Germany, Dec. 9, 1857; son Johann and Therese (Forstenegger) Bell; studied art at Acad. Mu- nich, Germany; married New York, Sept. 19, 1894, Irene Maybeck; 4 children: Margaret, Ju- liett, Richard and Irene. Began in profession in New York, 1885; removed to Chicago, 1894; associated with Max Mauch, 1894-1905 (when he died), since then with Leon Hermant, as Bell & Hermant. Was supt. sculpture dept. Chicago, Buffalo and St. Louis expns. Prin. works in La Salle Hotel, Congress Hotel, County Bldg., Chi- cago. Mem. 111. State Art Commn. Club: Ger- mania. Republican. Recreation: reading. Resi- dence: 1306 Winona St. Studio: 19-21 E. Pear- son St. BEIXFUSS, Albert W., printer; born in Pom- erania, Germany, 56 years ago; family came to America in 1868, settling in Oswego, N.Y. Learned printer's trade in Oswego; removed to Chicago, 1886 and worked as a compositor until becoming a mem. firm of Severinghaus & Beil- fuss (now a corpn. of which he is treas.). First elected alderman in 1896, and has been reelect- ed 7 times, present term expiring Apr. 1911; was mem. Finance Com. over 10 years, and was chmn. Special Park Commn. Republican. Pri- mary nominee for city treas., Feb. 28, 1911. Residence: 2258 Cornelia St. Office: 778 Mil- waukee Av. BEITIiEB, Henry Clay, judge; born near Ha- gerstown, Md., July 1, 1866; son Samuel J. and Catharine Beitler; ed. Washington Co. High School at Hagerstown; LL.B., Univ. of Mich., 1888; unmarried. Admitted to bar. May, 1888, and practiced at Hagerstown, Md., 18 months; removed to Chicago in spring of 1890. Mem. 111. Ho. of Rep. several terms from 1898; now judge Municipal Court of Chicago, for term ex- piring 1914. Republican. Mem. 111. Commn. to Louisiana Purchase Expn. Residence: 1839 Lin- coln Av. Office: 116 S. Michigan Av. BEI^ASCO, Daniel, lawyer; born Phila., Pa., Apr. 23, 1878; son Isaac D. and Annie (Jacobs) Belasco; ed. pub. schools of London, Eng., Bos- ton, Mass., Providence, R.I., and Chicago; LL.B., Chicago Coll. of Law, 1899; resident of Chica- go since 1892; married Adelaide Wiegandt, of Chicago, June 30, 1905; 1 child: Daniel, Jr. Worked for a number of law Arms until ad- mitted to bar of Supreme Court of 111., Oct. 14, 1899; since engaged in gen. practice; mem. firm of Johnson & Belasco since 1905. Mem. Art Inst, of Chicago. Republican. Mem. Royal Ar- canum. Club: 111. Athletic. Residence: 542 Mil- lard Av. Office: 179 W. Washington St. BEIiDBIT, JS&gar Stanton, engr. ; born Paw- tucket, R.I., July 20, 1870; son Francis Stanton and Anna Marie (Le Valley) Belden; ed. high school, Evanston, 111., R.I. School of Design, Providence, and Univ. of 111. in class of 1892; married Ella Celeste Pomeroy, of Chicago, .Jan. 1, 1900. Began business in office of D. H. Burn- ham, architect, Chicago, 1892-3; with Holabird & Roche, architects, 1893-5; architect of Met. West Side Elevated R.R., 1895-8; practiced ar- chitecture as senior mem. firm of Belden & Hig- ginson, 1898-1905; construction engr. for George A. Fuller Co., builders, since 1905. Republican. Club: Union League. Residence: 5216 Cornell Av. Office: 1027 Marquette Bldg. BEI^DEir, John Secord, ins.; deceased; see Vol. 1905. BEIiDEK, Josepli Conerdon, pres. Belden Mfg. Co.; born Chicago, June 11, 1876; son John Sec- ord and Amanda Williams (Pool) Belden; Ph.B., Sheffield Scientific School, Yale, 1897; married Chicago, June 7, 1902, Mary Campbell Rew; 1 son: Joseph C, Jr. Pres. Belden Mfg. Co. since 1902. Clubs: University, Chicago Athletic, Sad- dle and Cycle, Onwentsia (Chicago), Yale (New York). Residence: 751 Lincoln Parkway. Of- fice: 23d St. and Western Av. BEl^IEIiS, Andrew Miller, patent lawyer; born Chicago, Sept. 6, 1873; son Henry Holmes and Anne W. (Miller) Belfleld; ed. Chicago pub. schools to 1887, Chicago Manual Training Sch., 1887-90; engring. course, Purdue Univ., Lafay- ette, Ind.; LL.B., Northwestern Univ. Law Sch., 1894; unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1894, and was with Judge Lysander Hill, 1894-6; mem. firm Page & Belfield, 1897-9; of Brown, Cragg & Belfield, 1901-2; in independent practice with specialty in patent law since 1902. Mem. Chi- cago Patent Bar Assn., Chicago Assn. of Com- merce. Republican. Presbyterian; deacon in Hyde Park Church. Vice-chairman Hyde Park Dept. Y.M.C.A. Mem. Loyal Legion. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Law, Homewood Coun- try, Men's of Hyde Park (ex-pres.). Recrea- tion: golf. Residence: Hyde Park Hotel. Of- fice: Monadnock Blk. BEIiFIEIJ), Henry Holmes, educator; born Phila,, Nov. 17, 1837; son William and Selener (Marshall) Belfield; A.B., la. (now Grinnell) Coll., 1858 (Sargent gold medals for scholar- ship, 1857-8, valedictorian of class), A.M., 1868, Ph.D., 1878; A.M., Griswold Coll., 1861; married Anne Wallace Miller, of Chicago, July 27, 1869. Served in Civil War as 1st It. and adj. 8th la. Cav., on staffs of Brig.-Gen. J. T. Croxton and Maj.-Gen. E. M. McCook; prisoner of war in 1864; mustered out, Aug. 27, 1865. Tutor in Greek, la. Coll., 1858; prin. and supt. pub. schs., Dubuque, la., 1859-60, 1861-3, 1865-6; tutor in Latin, Griswold Coll., 1860-1; prin. grammar sch., Chicago, 1866-76, North Div. High Sch., Chicago, 1876-83; organized and dir. Chicago Manual Training Sch., 1883-1903; dean Univ. High Sch., 1903-8, retired. One of the earliest advocates (1872) of manual training. Lecturer on edn. ; spl. commr. U.S. Dept. of Labor to in- spect and report on tech. schs. in Europe and U.S., 1891-2. Author of series of arithmetics; editor of English and French classics. Repub- lican. Trustee Presbyn. Home for the Aged. Mem. Am. Hist. Assn., G.A.R. ; past sr. vice- comdr.. 111. Commandery Mil. Order Loyal Le- gion; charter mem. Nat. Soc. for Promotion In- dustrial Edn. Club: Chicago Literary. Resi- dence: 5738 Washington Av. BEKFIEljD, 'William Thomas, physician; born St. Louis, 1856; son William and Selener (Mar- shall) Belfield; student Univ. of Mich., 1872-3; M.D., Rush Med. Coll., Chicago, 1878; post-grad, work in Univ. of Vienna; unmarried. Lecturer of Cartwright Fund, New York, 1883; prof, gen- ito-urinary and venereal diseases, Chicago Poli- clinic, since 1888; prof, genito-urinary surgery. Rush Med. Coll., since 1898. Pres. Chicago Med. Soc, 1887-8, Am. Assn. Genito-Urinary Sur- geons, 1902-3, Chicago Urol. Soc, 1903-4, Am. Urol. Soc, 1908-9; mem. French Urol. Assn. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Literary. Con- tributor to med. jours. Residence: 5438 Cornell Av. Office: 32 N. State St. BEJtIt, Edgrar Solyman, physician; born Chi- cago, June 15, 1868; son Robert B. and Ellen (De Wolf) Bell; grad. from Ottawa (111.) High School, 1888; M.D., Rush Med. Coll., 1896; un- married. Engaged in med. practice since 1896; practice limited to eye, ear, nose and throat. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc, A.M.A., 111. State Med. Assn. Clubs: 111. Athletic, Physicians, Colonial. Residence: Lexington Hotel. Office: 31 N. State Street. BEtli, Fred C, banker; born Colerain, Frank- lin Co., Mass., Oct. 25, 1862; son Joseph S. and THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 53 Sarah L. (Packer) Bell; ed. Powers Inst., Ber- nardston, Mass.; Arms Acad.. Shelburne Falls, Mass.: married Alton, 111.. June 15, 1892, Clara Levhe. Mem. firm of McKey and Poague, real estate, since 1893; cashier and dir. Woodlawn Trust & Savings Bank; dir. Washington Park Nat. Bank, Woodlawn Masonic Temple Assn. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason (32). Club: South Shore Country. Residence: 6330 Wood- lawn Av. Office: 1206 E. 63d St. WSImJi, Oeorge Htunplirey, merchant: born Manitowoc, Wis., Mar. 25, 1863; son Robert L,. and Mary E. (Humphrey) Bell; ed. Chicago pub. schools; widower; 1 son: Douglas H. En- gaged as clerk until 1887, since then has rep- resented Samuel Cabot, mfr. of building spe- cialties, Boston, Mass., and for 22 years has been western mgr. for that business. Resi- dence: Chicago Beach Hotel. Office: 350 Dear- born Av. BEIk, Herliert JS., pres. Bell & Zoller Coal Co. Residence: 4543 Maiden St. Office: Fisher Building. BEI^, J(aineg) HamUton, importer teas, cof- fees and spices; born New Hudson, N.Y., Jan. 7, 1839; son Nathaniel Davidson and Rebecca (Anderson) Bell; ed. Rushford (N.Y.) Acad, to 1859; married Lexington, Ky., Sept. 1877, Mary Elizabeth Stone; children: Mrs. Elsie Davidson, Daisy Bell. Worked on father's farm until 1861; entered service of 6th N.Y. Cav. as 2d It., Co. I, Oct. 1861; mustered out in Aug. 1865 as capt.; was in all campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, and was with Sheridan in the Shenan- doah Valley campaign. Began business career, Nov. 1865 at Sparta, Wis., as wholesale grocer; came to Chicago in Mar. 1872 and became a mem. of the firm of Bell, Conrad & Co.; pur- chased Mr. Conrad's interest In 1897. and changed the firm name to J. H. Bell & Co., of which is pres. Republican. Mem. Doyal Le- gion, (3eorge H. Thomas Post G.A.R. Club: Union League. Residence: 4037 Drexel Boul. Office: 209 N. Michigan Av. TBSImIi, James Stephenson, physician; born Ireland, Aug. 25, 1841: son William and Nancy A. (Smith) Bell; immigrated to U.S., 1848; at- tended Geneseo Acad., 1856. (Jenesee Wesleyan Sem., 1857-8; Hahnemann Med. Coll., Chicago, 1864-5, New York Homoeopathic Med. Coll., 1865-6, M.D., 1866; married Naperville, DuPage Co., 111., Nov. 10, 1868. Julia M. Keith; children: Will J. and Eva F. (Mrs. Curtis B. Camp). In practice of medicine in Chicago since 1865. Mem. Am. Inst, of Homoeopathy, 111. Homoeo- pathic Med. Assn. Lectured in Nat. Med. Coll. of Chicago on Fevers, 1898. Enlisted in 1861 and served In Civil War in Co. I, 12th Regt.. 111. Vol. Inf. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason; K.P., Roval Arcanum, Knights of Honor. Of- fice and Residence: 4321 Van Buren St. TBHUm, MarcQS Jjafayette, lawyer; born Pine Bluft, Ark.. Jan. 11, 1880; son late Marcus La- fayette and Cynthia Ellen (Vanderwerker) Bell; A.B., Univ. of Ark., 1898; law student, Univ. of Chicago, 1903; married Ruth Van Doren Bogue, of Hinsdale. 111., Nov. 8, 1906; 2 sons: Marcus Lafayette, III, and Robert Bogue. Admitted to bar, 1903, and practiced at Pine Bluft, Ark., 1903-4; entered law dept. CR.I.&P.Ry.Co., New York, 1904; came to Chicago, as asst. atty., Jan. 1, 1905, becoming local atty., Nov. 1, 1906, asst. gen. atty., Aug. 1, 1909, and gen. atty., Apr. 1, 1910. Democrat. Episcopalian. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Kappa Sigma fraternity. Clubs: Uni- versity, Beverly. Residence: 5227 Madison Av. Office: 1025 LaSalle St. Station. BEKK, 'William Edward, division commercial supt. Am. Telephone & Telegraph Co.: born Montreal, P.Q., Can., Mar. 6, 1856; son William and Sarah (Williamson) Bell; ed. common and high schools at London, Ont. ; married Evans- ton, 111., May 11, 1892, Henrietta Pettlt; 1 daughter: Helen Victoria. Began career as mes- senger for Montreal Telegraph Co., at London, Ont., Aug. 9, 1870; promoted to joint position as bookkeeper, receiving and delivery clerk, same place. Mar. 1, 1871; resigned Dec. 31, 1872. to take position of asst. bookkeeper Western Union Telegraph Co., at Chicago, Jan. 1, 1873, later promoted to asst. chief bookkeeper, and on Oct. 1, 1882, became audit clerk, first dlst., central division of same co.; apptd. by Vice- Pres. and Gen. Supt. Clowry, Aug. 9, 1886, as supt. and sec. of the Western Automatic Weigh- ing Machine Co., which resigned Oct. 31, 1888, to become chief clerk and auditor first dist. central division. Western Union Telegraph Co., which held until Oct. 31, 1890, when resigned to become supt. Am. Dist. Telegraph Co., on staff of Charles H. Wilson, gen. supt. of the Chicago Telephone Co.; resigned Sept. 1, 1893, to become business mgr. of the Nat. Cash Reg- ister Co. at Chicago; transferred to New York office as mgr. Apr. 1, 1899; resigned Dec. 31, 1899, and Jan. 1, 1900, was apptd. gen. supt. 111. District Telegraph Co.; resigned July 1, 1901, and became sec. and treas. of the Jackson-Cor- bett Co., and gen. supt. of the 111. Construction Co.; resigned Dec. 1, 1901, and Dec. 16, 1901, accepted position of dlst. supt. Am. Telephone & Telegraph Co.; also dir. Am. Telephone & Telegraph Co. of 111. Republican. Methodist. Served in 1st Cav., I.N.G., 1877, serving private to It., Troop A, and adj. Mem. Old Time Teleg- raphers' Assn. Club: Union League. Recrea- tions: outdoor diversions. Residence: 1113 Dear- born Av. Office: 220 W. Washington St. BEIiIk, William 'White, banker; born Sparta, Tenn., Apr. 16, 1842; son Brig.-Gen. Joseph Warren (U.S.V.) and Rose Ann (Smith) Bell; ed. private schools, also grammar and high schools, Chicago, 1855-60; served in Civil War as capt. 13th 111. Cav. and breveted maj. U.S.V. for gallant and meritorious services in battle of Cache River, Ark., July 7, 1862; married Chi- cago, Apr. 16, 1863, Nannie C. Brown; children: Lilian (author, now Mrs. Arthur H. Bogue), Clara (now Mrs. Lesslg), James Edward (capt. 2d U.S.Inf.). Was private banker, 1857-8 (at age of 15); mem. firm of J. M. Lyons & Co., bankers, 1865; paying teller Nat. Bank of Com- merce, Chicago, 1870-1; vice-pres. Neb. City Nat. Bank, 1871-2; cashier Bank of the State of Ga., Atlanta, 1873-7; in dry goods commn. business, Chicago, 1878-80; mem. Board of Trade and in grain commn., 1881-4; in banking business, 1885-91; cashier and dir. Nat. Bank of the Republic, which he organized with $1,000,000 capital, 1891; since 1892 banker and dealer In commercial paper. Republican. Was 1st treas. of Immanuel Baptist (Church, mem. finance com., and for 16 years a trustee. Resi- dence: 3930 Lake Av. Office: 226 S. LaSalle St. BE^U^OWS, John Austin, publisher; born Guilford, Mo., Nov. 9, 1866; son Franklin and Mary (Dilling) Bellows; prepared at Maryvllle (Mo.) High School; B.S., Northwestern Univ., 1892; student 1 year in law school of same; married, Cora Barney, at Lacon, 111., Oct. 16, 1895; children: Franklin Barney, John Austin, Jr., Esther Katherine, Gordon, George Kings- ley. Began business life as mgr. Parliament Pub. Co., afterwards represented Ginn & Co., school book publishers; since Jan. 1, 1898, pres. Bellows Bros. Co., publishers; also pres. Inter- state School of Correspondence. Mem. Phi Kap- pa Psi and Phi Delta Phi. Mem. New Trier Township High School Board of Edn. Club: Kenll worth. Residence: Kenilworth, 111. Office: 629 S. Wabash Av. BEIiSHE, Edwin Anther, pres. and gen. mgr. Chicago Portrait Co.; born La Plata, Mo.. Mar. 10, 1872; son Thomas M. and Lina (Elgin) Belshe; grad. high school of La Plata, Mo., 1892; married Kirksville, Mo., Oct. 12, 1899, Al- ta Baird; children: Edwin Baird, Albert Thom- as, Martha Evilyn, Alta Dee. Entered employ of Chicago Portrait Co. as traveling salesman, Jan. 1, 1895; was made dist. mgr. Feb. 1. 1896, and road mgr., Jan. 1, 1897; on Jan. 1, 1899, be- 54 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS came a stockholder and took position as corre- spondent in the house; elected dir., Apr. 1902, sec, 1903, and is now pres. and gen. mgr. Re- publican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago Ath- letic, Hamilton, South Shore Country. Resi- dence: 5118 Madison Av. Office: 509 S. Wabash Avenue. BEILT, WlUiam Osbom, lawyer; born Wash- ington, D.C., May 16. IS'iO; son Robert V. and Joanna W. (Kirkwood) Belt; ed. pub. schools and Columbian Univ., Washington, D.C., grad. in the class of 1892; married Morrison, 111., June 6, 1890, Cora L. Wood; 2 children: Robert Kii-kwood, Virginia Margaret. Admitted to bar in 1892; practiced in New York, 1892-5; since at Chicago where has devoted himself almost ex- clusively to practice in the U.S. courts, with a specialty in the law of patents, trade marks, and copyrights; mem. of firm of Linthlcum, Belt & Fuller. Republican. Mem. Patent Law Assn., Am. Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn. Ma- son, Home Lodge No. 508. Oriental Consistory, Medinah Temple Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Union League, Ouilmette Country, Skokie Country. Residence: Wilmette, 111. Office: Monadnock Blk. BEKAir, Solon Spencer, architect; born at Brooklyn, Oct. 1, 1853; son William Riley and Sarah Ann (Robins) Beman; ed. private and pub. schools; studied architecture with Richard M. Upjohn, New York. 1870-77; married Pull- man. 111., Sept. 1882. Miriam Agnes Smith (died 1887); 2 children: Florence and Spencer; mar- ried 2d. Apr. 30. 1888. W. New Brighton, S.I., N.Y., Mary H. Miller; 1 son: Roffe Josslyn. Be- gan practice in New York in 1877; removed to Chicago 1879. Designed all buildings in town of Pullman (now a part of Chicago), town of Ivorydale, with the extensive works, near Cin- cinnati; also Pullman, Studebaker, and Fine Arts bldgs., Grand Central Station, T. B. Black- stone Mem. Library, the First, Second. Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Churches of Christ, Scientist. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Bryson Apartment Bldg., etc. (Chicago), Pioneer Press Bldg. (St. Paul). Bee Bldg. (Omaha), Mining and Merchant Tailors' bldgs.. Chicago Expn., 1893, Pabst and Northwestern Mutual Life bldgs. (Milwaukee), Michigan Trust Co. Bldg. (Grand Rapids), T. B. Blackstone Mem. Libra- ry (Branford, Conn.), Union Station (Peoria, 111.), Berger Bldg. (Pittsburg). J. M. Stude- baker. Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co.'s Administra- tion and Y.M.C.A. bldgs. (South Bend, Ind.). Bankers' Life Ins. Co.'s Bldg. (Lincoln, Neb.), Christian Science Pub. House (Boston), bldgs. each named First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Milwaukee, Wis.; Portland, Ore.; Lincoln, Neb.; Cincinnati, Ohio, etc., and Second Church of Christ, Scientist, in Detroit, and Denver. Fellow Am. Inst. Architects (ex-pres. III. Chap- ter). Clubs: Chicago, Hamilton, ClifC Dwellers. Residence: 5502 East End Av. Office: 303, 606 S. Michigan Av. BEKSKT, Alburto, consulting engr. ; born Appleton. Wis.. Mar. 18, 1862; son Cyrenius Elihu and Martha A. (Gibson) Bement; married Berkeley. Cal., Aug. 23, 1910, Eva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. IJaniel D. Henderson. Engaged in gen. engring. practice, but in early experience specialized in coal production and its utiliza- tion, the efficiency of boilers, smokeless com- bustion and smoke suppression, in whicli work conducted many researches and investigations. Consulting engr. Chicago Smoke Abatement Commn. ; chairman Chicago Dynamite Commn. Has given much attention to questions of pub- lic interest and author of many papers, con- tributions and discussions to engring.. scientific and other socs. Thrice recipient of the Chanute medal of Western Soc. of Engrs.. for merito- rious engring. papers. Mem. spl. com. of Chi- cago Assn. of Commerce on the electrification of ry. terminals; chmn. com. on Chicago harl>or development of Western Soc. of Engrs.; chmn. of subdivision of engrs. and surveyors of Chi- cago Assn. of Commerce; mem. advisory com. on fuel testing of Univ. of 111.; chmn. com. of Western Soc. of Engrs. on standard method for testing of boilers and furnaces, also chmn. of com. of Am. Inst. Chem. Engrs. for similar pur- pose; chmn. of com. on establishment of Coll. of Mines at Univ. of 111.; mem. com. on fuel testing of Am. Soc. for Testing Materials. Mem. A.A.A.S.. Am. Gas Inst., Am. Soc. Mech. Engrs., Nat. Electric Light Assn., North of England Inst. Mining and Mech. Engrs., Am. Inst. Chem. Engrs., Am. Inst. Elec. Engrs., Western Soc. Engrs. (vice-pres. ), Soc. Chem. Industry, Ver- ein deutscher Ingenieure. Verein deutscher Chemiker, Am. Chem. Soc, Am. Soc. Testing Materials, Chicago Engrs.' Club (dir.). Wis. Soc. of Chicago. Residence: 2927 Warren Av. Office: 2114 Fisher Bldg. BENDEB, Pred, mfr. ; born Hatzenport on Moselle, Germany, Feb. 7, 1866; son Benjamin and Sara (Adler) Bender; ed. pub. and private schools of Hatzenport, Germany; also high school of Kreuznach, Germany. Since 1883, jobber and mfr. of modern store fixtures in New Y'ork and Chicago; since 1891, at various locations on Wabash Av.. Chicago, now having stores at 1607-1611 State St., also at 1555-1559 Wabash Av. Maj. 1st Regt. Chicago Rough Riders. Club: 111. Athletic. Residence: 4449 Ellis Av. Office: State and _16th Sts. BENEDICT, Charles Dnmlia, lumber; see Vol. 1905. BENEDICT, Qeorgre H., engraver; born War- saw, Wyoming Co., N.Y.. Aug. 12, 1857; son Edward R. and Levira (Morris) Benedict; ed. public schools and commercial college; married Mar. 24, 1880, Miss Caroline L. Randolph; chil- dren: Claire E. (Mrs. H. G. Wiseman), Frank E., Lloyd G. Came to Chicago, 1864; worked for a time at printing, and then was an ap- prentice in the map dept. of Rand, McNally & Co.; later foreman in same line for George F. Cram. Studied photo-engraving, in leisure hours, with J. A. Drummond; then for a time in busi- ness for himself, later becoming mgr. of the wax engraving dept. of Blomgren Bros. & Co., and later mgr. of the advertising dept. of A. G. Spalding & Bros.; again established general en- graving and electrotyping business under the style of George H. Benedict & Co., and in 1903 this firm was consolidated with the Globe En- graving & Electrotype Co., of which he is now treas. From early boyhood has been an enthu- siastic athlete and became an authority on gen- eral athletic and gymnastic sports; wrote a widely circulated book on the subject which was published by A. G. Spalding & Bro. in 1880. For 9 years pres. of the Electrotypers' Assn. of Chicago, and for 2 years pres. of the National Assn. of Electrotypers and Photo Engravers. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce. 111. Mfrs.' Assn. Club: Chicago Athletic. Mason, K.T., Shriner. Recreations: scientific reading and study. Residence: 3004 Warren Av. Office: 711 S. Dearborn St. BENEDICT, O-eorg'e Montage, banker; born Chicago, Feb. 2, 1860; son Hiram Wesley and Frances (Hatch) Benedict: ed. Chicago pub. schools; married Chicago, Feb. 22, 1882, Lillie Kate Boyer; 4 children: Allan B., Frances, Paul M., Katherlne. Began active career with Ar- mour & Co., Union Stock Yards, 1876; with Union Stock Yards Nat. Bank, 1880-1, Mer- cliants' Nat. Bank, Chicago, 1882, Drovers' Nat. Bank, 1883-1902; upon reorganization of the Drovers' Nat. Bank as the Drovers' Deposit Nat. Bank, 1902, was elected asst. cashier, and has been cashier same since Jan. 8, 1907. Re- publican. Metliodist. Clubs: Kenwood. Saddle and Sirloin, South Side Bankers'. Residence: 4904 Washington Av. Office: 4201 Halsted St. BENEDICT, Harry, live stock; born Bureau Co., 111., isr.6; son Julius and Henrietta (Cleve- land) Benedict; ed. high school; married Prince- ton. III.. 1880. Belle Kyle; 2 children. Engaged in live stock commn. business at Union Stock THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 55 Yards, 1S90, in firm of Lee & Benedict, until 1894, wlien firm changed to Benedict, Murray & McDowell, in wfiicli remained a number of years. Clulj: Cliicago Athletic. Residence: 5040 Greenwood .\v. Office: McCormick Bldg. BENHAM, John, vice-pres. and treas. The Internat. Register Co.; born Western Star, O., May 3, 1846; son John and Melissa (Brown) Benham; academic edn.; married Bloomington, 111., 1869, Adeline H. Richardson. Began busi- ness career, 1867, as a mem. of the firm of Smith, Benham & Aiken; mem. of firm of Ben- ham & Brown, wholesale cotton goods, 1868-70, C. H. Fargo & Co., wholesale shoes, 1871-82, Keith, Benham & Dezendorf, wholesale hard- ware, 1883-8; supt. pub. service. Cook Co., 1888- 90; vice-pres. and treas. St. Lawrence Marble Co., 1891-6; vice-pres. and gen. mgr. the Con- sumers' Co., 1896-1903; since Aug. 1903, vice- pres. Internat. Register Co. Republican. R.E. Church. Clubs: Union League, Kenilworth, Au- tomobile. Residence: Kenilworth, III. Office: 124 W. Jackson Boul. BEHJAMnr, Emile, secretary Great Western Smelting & Refining Co.; born Dayton, O., Jan. 12, 1856; son Bernhardt and Hannah (Block) Benjamin; ed. at Cincinnati pub. schools, and business course at Gundry's Coll.; unmarried. Clerk in hardware store, Kansas City, Mo., 1880-1; bookkeeper in produce commn. house, 1881-4; bookkeeper and general utility man for Charles Weill, dealer in scrap iron and metal, 1884-92; came to Chicago, 1892, and entered employ of Reitler & Blum, who organized the Great Western Smelting & Refining Co., of which has since been sec. Mason. Residence: 4221 Berkeley Av. Office: 41st and Wallace Sts. BEirjAMm', Frederic, atty. in patent law; born Cincinnati, O., Mar. 16, 1860; son Orson A. and Abia A. (Hartwell) Benjamin; moved to Washington, D.C., in childhood and there ed. in pub. and private schools; LL.B., Nat. Univ., Washington, 1881; married Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 1886, Lena M. Bouton; children: Hart- well, Charles Bouton, John Allen, Martha Ma- rion, Frederic H. In practice of patent law be- fore U.S. Patent Office and U.S. courts since 1881, residing and doing business in Washing- ton, D.C., until 1899; since in Chicago. Elected trustee of Oak Park in 1908. Republican. Con- gregationalist. Mem. Kensington Lodge A.F.& A.M. Residence: Oak Park, 111. Office: Mar- quette Bldg. BBKJAMnr, Konls, Iron merchant and mfr. ; born St. Louis, Sept. 13, 1850; son of Jacob and Jennette (Lehman) Benjamin; ed. New Orleans pub. schools; married New Orleans, Oct. 18, 1882, Julia Kottwitz; children: Sadie L. (Mrs. Milton F. Goodman), Blanche J. (Mrs. Dr. M. E. Elsenstaedt), Jack A. Left school at 15 (but took course of studies nights at Dolber's Coll.); worked in iron business in New Orleans from age of 15 until 1880, when opened an office there, representing Block & Pollak, of Cincin- nati, in iron and steel; in 1884 removed to Chi- cago and became mem. of firm of Block & Pol- lak, of Cincinnati and Chicago, and became sec. of the Block-Pollak Iron Co., upon its incorpn., 1891, and vice-pres. from 1907. Jewish in reli- gion; trustee 33d St. Congregation. Republican. K. of P. Clubs: Hamilton, Standard, 111. Ath- letic. Recreations: motoring and fishing. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. BENN, Alonzo Hewton, asst. to the pres., Nat. Packing Co.; born Washington, la., Nov. 25, 1866; son John Robert and Nancy Ann Benn; ed. pub. schools, Woodburn, la., 1871-81; mar- ried Miss Harriett Waterbury Condee, 1910. Telegraph operator, C.,B.&Q., Ottumwa, la., 1882-5; telegraph operator. General Offices, Bur- lington Route, and Western Union, Omaha, 1886; stenographer, telegrapher, etc., Nebraska City Packing Co., 1887-9; asst. supt., Omaha Packing Co., South Omaha, 1890-2; mgr., Oma- ha Packing Co., St. Joseph, Mo., 1893-5; gen. supt., Omaha Packing Co., Chicago, 1896-8; mgr., Omaha Packing Co., South Omaha, 1899- 1901; gen. mgr. and dir., Omaha Packing Co., Cliicago and South Omaha, 1902; vice-pres., Omaha Packing Co., Chicago, 1903; asst. to the vice-pres., Nat. Packing Co., Chicago, 1904; asst. to the pres., Nat. Packing Co., since 1905. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Mason (Apollo Commandery No. 1 K.T., Oriental Consistory, Medinah Temple). Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Calu- met, Kenwood, South Shore Country. Residence: 4561 Woodlawn Av. Office: 759 The Rookery. BEICKETT, A. Milo, theatrical agent and play broker; born Kalamazoo, Mich., Dec. 25, 1865; son John and Anna Marie (Coleman) Ben- nett; ed. high school, Kalamazoo, and studied German at Chicago; married 2d, Ethel Day, of Boston, Jan. 17, 1908. Began as an actor, 1887, and played in "Jane," Michael Strogoff (40 weeks) and in other dramatic and extravagan- za companies; mgr. "Jane" and "Charlie's Aunt" for Frohman; and the "White Squadron Co."; propr. and mgr. Bennett's Dramatic Exchange, Chicago, since 1891. Author: Zero (played in Eastern cities 4 years) ; also a number of dra- matic sketches, a pamphlet on the Pullman strike, 1894, numerous stories in newspapers, etc. Was 1st asst. sec. of Silver Republican headquarters, Chicago, and mem. Cook Co. Cen- tral Com., 1896, and made many speeches in that campaign; delegate Silver Republican Con- vention, Kansas City, 1900; was appointed del- egate Deep Waterways Convention, St. Louis, 1910, but unable to accept on account of ill- ness; now a Democrat. Episcopalian. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce; associate mem. Art Inst, of Chicago; formerly pres. Dramatic Agents' Assn., Order of Owls (1st vice-pres. 3 years.). Club: Press (ex-dir.). Recreations: billiards, verse writing. Residence: 817 Edge- comb PI. Office: 153 N. Dearborn St. BENNETT, Artlinr Orant, sec. W. M. Hoyt Co.; born Deerfleld, III., Apr. 30, 1863; son Rob- ert J. and Electa M. (Hoyt) Bennett; ed. high school, Chicago; married Carrie L. Kimball, of Berlin, Wis., Apr. 30, 1889; 1 son: Sidney Kim- ball. Entered employ of W. M. Hoyt Co., whole- sale grocers, Dec. 1880; elected asst. sec. and treas., Jan. 1890; sec. and treas., Jan. 1896-July 1, 1903, when resigned and engaged in the au- tomobile business for some time, later again becoming sec. W. M. Hoyt Co. Mem. Chicago Credit Men's Assn. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Skokie Country. Residence: Glencoe, 111. Of- fice: 22d St. Bridge. BENNETT, Edward Herl)ert, architect; born Cheltenham, Eng.. May 12, 1874; son Capt. Ed- win C. and Margaret (Callas) Bennett; ed. pri- vate schools and Bristol (Eng.) Tech. Coll.; diploma in architecture, ficole des Beaux Arts, Paris, France; unmarried. Came to U.S. about 1890; began architectural experience in San Francisco, 1892; then after 6 years' study at Paris went to New York and was with George B. Post, architect, for 1% years; came to Chi- cago, 1904, entered the office of D. H. Burnham & Co., and has since 1909 been actively engaged in architectural practice, specializing in city planning; associated on city plans of San Fran- cisco and Chicago with D. H. Burnham. "Pa- tron," architectural atelier, auspices of the "Soc. of Beaux Arts Architects." Episcopalian. Clubs: University, Union, ClifE Dwellers, On- wentsia. Residence: Union Club. Office: 1800 Railway Exchange. BENNETT, Frank Ira, lawyer, alderman; born Galva, Henry Co.. 111., Oct. 17, 1858; son John I. and Maria (Reynolds) Bennett; ed. pub. schools of Chicago; attended Union Coll. of Law, 1879; married Chicago. June 1884, An- na H. Cortright; two sons: Lewis C, Ira F. Admitted to bar, 1880; in 1884 became mem. law firm of Bennett & Higgins; actively en- gaged in real estate business, with a specialty 56 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS In subdividing and building operations. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Elected as- sessor of Town of Hyde Park, 1888; now alder- man from Seventh Ward; re-elected for 6th term, 1907; mem. Board of Edn. Presbyterian. Clubs: South Shore, Mid-Day. Residence: 5807 Washington Av. Office: 69 W. Washington St. BENMliTT, Horace Cor'bett, lawyer; born Cheshire Co., N.H., Oct. 24, 1841; son Lyman and Lucinda (Wellington) Bennett; ed. pub. school and 2 years at Appleton Acad., New Ips- wich, N.H.; enlisted, Sept. 1861, in 1st N.H. Battery, serving 3 years and taking part in the battles of Gettysburg, second battle of Bull Run, Rappahannock Station, Antietam, South Mountain, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness (where he was wounded) and all the battles of the Army of the Potomac except Gen. McClellan's Peninsular campaign; studied law in office of Hon. Amasa Norcross, of Fitch- burg, Mass., and later represented Ivison, Blake- man, Taylor & Co., of New York, publishers of school and coll. text books, In the New England States until 1870; meanwhile being admitted to the Mass. bar, 1869; married 1870, Charlotte E., daughter of Dr. Freeland, of Fitchburg, Mass.; one daughter: Esther Freeland (died Aug. 2. 1902). Removed to Chicago, 1870; was burned out in Are of 1871; since making a specialty of commercial law. Democrat. Residence: 1321 W. Adams St. Office: 106 N. LaSalle St. BEmTETT, James Ewing', grain commn.; born St. Louis, Mo., Apr. 3, 1871; son Thomas and Jennie (Ewing) Bennett; attended pub. schools; graduate (Chicago Manual Training School, 1890; married Chicago, Apr. 8, 1902, Bertha Bogue. First business experience was with the W. Seattle St. Ry., of Seattle, Wash., 1891-3; after that was employed In the offices of Bennett & Johnson, brass foundry, and in 1894 became associated with Thomas Bennett & Co., grain and provisions, of which he was sole proprietor until Jan. 1, 1909, when firm be- came Jas. E. Bennett & Co.; dir. LaSalle St. Nat. Bank. Mem. of the Chicago Board of Trade. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Union League, South Shore. Residence: 5333 Lexington Av. Office: 309, 140 W. Van Buren Street. BEZnmTT, James CDoimeU, newspaper man; born Jackson, Mich., May 1, 1870: son Charles Henry and Mary (O'Donnell) Bennett; student Univ. of Mich., 1889-92 (hon. A.B., 1909); mar- ried Susan North Hayward, of Erie. Pa., June 5, 1901. Newspaper writer since 1890, chiefly on Chicago press; connected with the exec, staff of Miss Julia' Marlowe, 1900-1; correspondent Chicago Journal in Spanish-Am. War; now dra- matic editor Chicago Record-Herald. Episco- palian. Republican. Editor: When Good Fel- lows Get Together. Residence: 1018 N. State St. Office: Record-Herald. BENNBTT, Nelson Jam.es, underwriter; born Chicago, Aug. 20, 1867; son Joseph and Mary B. (Macfarlane) Bennett; ed. pub. grammar schools and business coll.; married Katharine E. Lewis, of Flint, Mich., Feb. 5, 1894; 4 chil- dren: Martha Y., Jean May, Helen June, John L. Began as office boy in an ins. office in 1882; Independent ins. broker since 1892, and local agent since 1893. Mem. Chicago Board of Un- derwriters, Nat. Assn. Local Fire Ins. Agents. Congregationalist. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Royal League, North Am. Union, Columbian Knights. Clubs: Union League, Evanston, Evanston Golf. Recreation: golf. Residence: 1418 Judson Av., Evanston, 111. Office: Nat. Life Bldg. BBNITBTT, Batrson, Journalist and actuary; born Franklin, Ind., Dec. 5, 1863; son James Clinton and Flora (Rawson) Bennett; ed. pub. schools, Emporia, Kan., and unlvs. of Kan. and Mich, (no degree) ; married Milwaukee, Wis., June 29, 1903, Cora Anita Jones, Riverside, Cal. Beginning as reporter, served on various pa- pers in Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee and Marquette, Mich., until Jan. 1896, when joined staff Chicago Inter Ocean, of which has been chief editorial writer since Nov. 1899; also dir. and sec. The Inter Ocean Newspaper Co. Actu- ary Northern Life Ins. Co. of 111., 1906-8; since consulting actuary for various companies. Re- publican. Mason, Myrtle Lodge, Irving Park Chapter, Siloam Council, Oriental Consistory; Modern Maccabees, Nat. Union, Royal League. Unitarian. Life mem. Shakespeare Soc. of New York. Residence: 4420 Cullom Av. Office: The Inter Ocean. BEinTETT, Robert John, wholesale grocer; born Pulaski, Oswego Co., N.Y., Feb. 9, 1839; son Reuben J. and Alta (Haskins) Bennett; ed. Lake Co. schools, finishing at Waukegan, 111., and Racine, Wis., 1856-9; married Chicago, Apr. 9, 1862, Electa M. Hoyt; children: Arthur Grant, Maud B. (now Mrs. Vail), William Hoyt. School teacher In Lake Co., 111., 1856-63; mem. firm since 1865 and now vice-pres. and dir. W. M. Hoyt Co., wholesale grocers. Was dir. Atlas Nat. Bank, and later vice-pres. and dir. West- ern State Bank; mem. firm of (Jlenn R. Powers & Co., general merchants, Belgrade, Mont. Was alderman and for a time mayor of Lake Forest, 111., 1872-4. Republican. Congregationalist; con- nected with City Missionary Society; trustee Wheaton Coll.; pres. 111. Children's Home and Aid Soc. Club: Congregational. Residence: 4250 N. Paulina St. Office: 22d St. Bridge. BBNRETT, Willis Henry, merchant; born Erie, Pa., Aug. 24, 1851; son Henry D. and Sa- rah Ann (Bryant) Bennett; ed. Erie ward school and Erie High School to 1867; married Davenport, la., Dec. 24, 1883, Estella P. John- ston; children: Willis Henry Johnston, Allie Johnston, June Johnston, Bryant Johnston, Dorothea Johnston. Clerk in grocery store, Belvidere, 111., 1868-71; early in 1872 became clerk for H. B. Cragin & Co., Chicago, and, 1873- 5, was commercial traveler for same firm; with Chicago Stamping Co., 1875-83; then with L. C. Dessanet Sons, hardware jobbers, Davenport, la., as commercial traveler; in 1886 became salesman and subsequently Western mgr. for the Reading Hardware Co. (a position he still occupies) ; the company have at Reading, Pa., one of the most complete plants in the country for manufacturing fine builders' hardware. Also sec.-treas. Lawson Mfg. Co. of Racine, Wis.; a state dir. of First State Pawners' Co. Mem. exec. com. Am. Hardware Mfrs.' Assn.; mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce; hon. mem. Chicago Retail Hardware Assn., 111. State Re- tail Hardware Dealers' Assn. Republican; dele- gate to National Republican Convention, 1896; alternate, 1904. Mason: Belvidere Lodge, Kis- waukee Chapter (Belvidere, 111.), Oriental Con- sistory (Chicago), Siloam Commandery K.T. (Oak Park, 111.); Kaaba Temple (Shrine), Dav- enport, la.; mem. Nat. Union, Royal League. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton. Recreation: farming. Residence: 309 S. 53d Av. (Austin). Office: 63 W. Lake St. BENSnrO-EB, Benjamin Bdward, pres. Bruns- wick-Balke-Collender Co.; born Louisville, Ky., Jan. 4, 1868; son Moses and Eleanor (Bruns- wick) Bensinger: ed. Moseley (pub.) School, South Division High School, and Bryant & Stratton Business Coll.; married Chicago. Jan. 20, 1896, Rose Frank; two sons: Robert Frank and Benjamin Edward, Jr. Was with the Bruns- wick-Balke-Collender Co.. 1885-8; sec. Bensinger Self Adding Cash Register Co.. 1880-90, which concern has since retired from business; since 1890, with the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., of which. In 1903, he became 1st vice-pres., and upon the death of his father succeeded to the presidency. Republican. Jewish religion, (jlubs: Hamilton, Standard. 111. Athletic, Chicago Au- tomobile, Ravlsloe Country, Lake Shore Coun- try (dir.). Recreations: golf and motoring. Res- idence: Glencoe. 111. Office: 324 S. Wabash Av. BENSIiE'S', Bobert Bnssell, univ. prof.; born THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 67 Hamilton, Can., Nov. 13, 1867; son Robert Dan- iel and Caroline (Vandeleur) Bensley; A.B., Univ. of Toronto, 18S9, M.B., 1892; mem. Coll. Physicians and Surgeons, Toronto, 1892; mar- ried Carriella May, of Toronto, Sept. 12, 1892; 2 children: Caroline May and Robert Daniel. Asst. demonstrator of biology, 1891-98, demonstrator, 1898-1901, Univ. of Toronto; asst. prof, anat- omv, 1901-5, associate prof., 1905-7, prof, since 1907, Univ. of Chicago. Mem. Canadian Inst., British Assn. Advancement of Science, Assn. Am. Anatomists, Am. Soc. Naturalists, Soc. Ex- perimental Biology, A.A.A.S., Sigma Xi, Alpha Kappa Kappa. Club: Quadrangle. Residence: 1441 E. 60th St. BENSOir, Christian Kndwig', wholesale fish merchant; born at Haderslev, Denmark, Apr. 22, 1856; son J. and Anna M. (Paulsen) Benson; ed. in Denmark; came to U.S., 1870; married Chatrlne Lund, of Chicago, Aug. 1879; 2 chil- dren: Alfred J., Anna (Mrs. Arthur Brownlee). Since 1876, Importer of Norwegian, Swedish and Holland products, mainly fish and cheese. Republican. Lutheran. Park commr., North Shore Park Dist., 1900-4. Mason, 32, K.T., Shriner. Recreation: traveling. Residence: 5964 Winthrop Av. Office: 336 W. South Water St. BEITT, Charles A., treas. Geo. P. Bent Co., mfrs. pianos and organs. Residence: LaGrange, 111. Office: 214 S. Wabash Av. BEITT, Bdwatd T., coal; born Kenosha, Wis., Jan. 20, 1863; son of Thacher Tucker and Flor- ence Genevieve (Dana) Bent; ed. common schools, Tonica, 111.; married Hannah Ruan Bussey, of Chicago, Apr. 14, 1909. Has been connected with the Oglesby (ioal Co. since be- ginning of active business career, pres. since 1909; also pres. Rutland Coal Co.; was sec. and treas. 111. Coal Operators' Assn. for 10 years, with which has been identified since its organization In 1898; sec. 111. Coal Operators' Mut. Employers Liability Ins. Co. Republican. Protestant. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Club: Press. Recreations: books, music and so- ciological, church, and philanthropical work, camping, canoeing and fishing. Residence: 5948 Prairie Av. Office: 1110 Fisher Bldg. BERT, Oeorge Kenry, mgr. retail dept. George P. Bent Co.; born Chicago, Oct. 11, 1878; son George Payne and Clara A. (Wingate) Bent; prep. edn. Chicago Manual Training School; student Purdue Univ., 1897-9, Univ. of Chicago, 1899-01; married Grace Gardner, of Hinsdale, 111., Feb. 26, 1906; 2 children: Debo- rah Fessenden and George Payne, II. Has been mgr. retail dept. Geo. P. Bent Co., pianos, since 1901. Republican. Clubs: Hinsdale, Chicago Athletic. Recreations: golf, horseback riding and outdoor diversions. Residence: Hinsdale, 111. Office: 214 S. "Wabash Av. BEITT, Qeorere Payne, piano and organ mfr. ; born- at Dundee, 111., June 16, 1854; son Rev. George (Congregational minister) and Mary P. (Payne) Bent; early edn. in pub. schools of la., finishing at Wheaton (111.) Coll.; married at Burr Oak, la., Apr. 26, 1876, Clara A. Win- gate; children: Clara Wingate (Mrs. E. G. Mel- kle), George Henry, Charity Mary, Muriel, Dor- othy Amelia, Charles Matchett, Barbara. Came to Chicago, 1870; worked for David C. Cook (now publisher, of Elgin, 111., but then a jobber of sewing machines and sewing machine sup- plies) ; bought out Mr. Cook's business, 1878, conducted it until 1880, when he began the mfr. of the "Crown" pianos and organs. Mem. Chi- cago Assn. of Commerce. Independent in poli- tics. Club: Union League. Recreation: fishing. Residence: Williams Bay, Wis. Office: 214 S. Wabash Av. BEZTTIiE'Z', Charles Edwin, dentist; born Cin- cinnati, O., Feb. 21, 1859; son Charles E. and Sarah (Watson) Bentley; grad. Cincinnati High School; D.D.S., Chicago Coll. of Dental Surgery, 1887; married Philadelphia, Pa., June 2, 1897, Florence Augusta Lewis. Engaged in practice of dentistry in Chicago since 1887; oral sur- geon. Rush Med. Coll. Dispensary, 1887-90; prof, oral surgery in Harvey Med. Coll.; sec. Provi- dent Hosp. Author of many contributions to dental literature; associate editor of "The Bur," a monthly dental journal. Pres. Odontographlc Soc. of Chicago; vice-pres. Chicago Dental Soc; mem. 111. State Dental Soc, Nat. Dental Soc; hon. mem. Wis. State Dental Soc. Independent in politics. Unitarian; member of All Souls' Church. Mem. Anti-Crime Com.; pres. Equal Opportunity League. Residence: 529 E. 41st St. Office: 1106, 32 N. State St. BEZTTKEY, Charles S., commn. merchant; born Schoharie, N.Y., June 23, 1839; son Ed- ward Edwin and Nancy Maria (Gallup) Bent- ley; ed. Charlotteville (N.T.) Conf. Sem.; mar- ried Mary E. Duncan, of St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 3, 1864; 3 children: Marcia D. (Mrs. F. J. Pike), Jessie M. (Mrs. M. R. Dial), Virginia E. (Mrs. H. S. Thompson). Entered service, 1861, and served in 2d Wis. Cav. throughout the Civil War successively as private, sergt., 1st lleut., capt., and was mustered out at Its close, 1865, as inspector-gen. of the cav. brigade at Memphis, Tenn. Holds rank of col. of 4th la. and brig.-gen. 2d Brigade la. N.G. ; commanded nat. mil. en- campments, composed of regular army detall- ments and of nat. guard companies. North and South, held at Nashville, Tenn., 1882, at Du- buque, la., 1884, and at Mobile, Ala., 1885. Aft- er war, settled In la.; came to Chicaero in 1885, and since been engaged in the grain commn. business. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Was chief marshal of the Memorial Day parades at Chicago, 1901, 1904 and 1910, and of the Dewey parade in 1900; commanded the first division at the dedication of the laying of the corner stone of the Federal Bldg., Oct. 9, 1899. Mem. Mil. Order of the Loyal Legion and Hiram McClln- tock Post G.A.R. (commander.) Trustee Vil- lage of LaGrange, 1908-10. Presbyterian. Clubs: Suburban of LaGrange, LaGrange Country. Residence: 211 S. 5th Av., LaGrange, 111. Office: 914 Postal Telegraph Bldg. BEITTXE'S', Cyrus, lawyer; born Chicago, Sept. 5, 1861; son Cyrus and Anna (Riley) Bent- ley; A.B., Yale Univ., 1882; LL.B., Union Coll. of Law (Northwestern Univ.), 1884; married Chicago, Jan. 8, 1889, Elizabeth King; children: Margaret and Richard. In practice at Chicago since May, 1883; mem. firm of Bentley, Burling & Swan. Clubs: University, Chicago (Chicago), University (New York). Residence: 713 Rush St. Office: 203 S. Dearborn St. BENTKET, Frank Taergart, traffic mgr. 111. Steel Co.; born Charlestown, Ind., May 2, 1864; son Francis W. and Catherine (Taylor) Bent- ley; educated Charlestown (Ind.) pub. schools, Charlestown Acad, (private), Davenport (la.) Business Coll.; married Chautauqua Lake, N.Y., Aug. 11, 1889, Catherine L. Brownell. After several years spent in roughing it in the West, entered accounting dept. of Monon Route, Feb. 1885; changed to operating dept., C.&N.-W.Ry., July 1886, and to traffic dept. of C.G.W.Ry., Apr. 1889; local freight agent of same, Chicago, 1892-3; gen. freight agent Consolidated Steel & Wire Co., June 1894; for Am. Steel & Wire Co. from Its formation until Mar. 1899; since then traffic mgr. of the 111. Steel Co., Ind. Steel Co., and western traffic mgr. Universal Portland Ce- ment Co. Independent Republican. Presbyte- rian. Mem. of all masonic bodies. Royal Ar- canum, Ind. Soc. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chi- cago Yacht, Exmoor Country, Traffic (Chicago), Traffic (New York). Recreations: golf, fishing and yachting. Residence: The Lesslng. Office: Commercial Nat. Bank Bldg. BENTI^E'7, Frederic William, lawyer; born Edgerton, Wis., July 22, 1860; son William Per- ry and Harriet Louise (Burdick) Bentley; B.S., Milton (Wis.) Coll., 1880, A.M., 1890; LL.B., Univ. of Wis., 1883; married Josephine Cody, of Cleveland, O., Dec. 27, 1893; 2 sons: Paul Cody 58 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS and Alden Robinson. Admitted to bar, 1883; trial atty. A.,T.&S.F.Ry.Co., Wichita, Kan., 1883- 1900; associated in practice with J. D. Houston, Wichita, 1883-90; was gen. atty. and receiver for W.&W.Ry., 1894-8; atty. for nat. banks in liquidation, in Kan., under comptroller of the currency, 1893-1900; came to Chicago, 1900; as- sociated with W. Irving Osborne, 1900-4, with Hon. Russell M. Wing since 1905. Lecturer on trial evidence. III. Coll. of Law. Cleveland Dem- ocrat. Baptist. Mason (32). Club: 111. Ath- letic. Recreations: swimming, working with tools, literature. Residence: 4750 Kenwood Av. Office: N.Y. Life Bldg. BEITTIiE'S', 'Wllber Oorton, retired lawyer and underwriter; born Watertown, N.Y., Dec. 13, 1835; son Gorton and Alancy (Clark) Bent- ley; ed. common school and Wyoming Acad., Wyoming, N.Y.; studied law with Hon. Harlow L. Comstock, Warsaw, N.Y., 1858-61; married Lena, 111., June 25, 1860, Mary A. Bailey; chil- dren: Marshall G., Mrs. Alice Bentley Gardiner, William J. (died aged 4), Cora M. (Mrs. O. V. Emery). Served as capt., maj. and lleut.-col. 9th N.Y. Vol. Cav. from Oct. 14, 1861, partici- pating in nearly 100 engagements; severely wounded at White House Landing, Va., June 21, 1864, resulting in loss of left leg; mustered out of service Oct. 1864; admitted to bar at Buffalo, N.Y.. Dec. 1864; moved to Des Moines, la., and. In 1865, elected probate and county judge; re- signed because of ill health, 1867; moved to St. Louis, Mo., and worked life and fire ins. for ten years; atty. and supt. of agencies Continental Fire Ins. Co. of New York, 1877-85; gen. north- western mgr. for same, 1885-91; in banking business, 1891-3; for nearly 15 years in ofBce of Hon. E. B. Sherman, master in chancery U. S. Court; since retired. Mem. Loyal Legion, Western Soc. of Army of Potomac. Baptist. Residence; 83 E. Elm St. BENTOir, Alphonso Xioomis, clergyman; born Cortland, N.Y., Nov. 9, 1831; son Chester and Tirza Porter (Loomis) Benton; A.B., Hamilton Coll., Clinton, N.Y., 1856 (D.D., 1896); grad. Au- burn (N.Y.) Theol. Sem., 1859; married Emma Sandford, of Ovid, N.Y., Jan. 4, 1860; children: George Parsons, Emma. Ordained Presbyterian ministry. Mar. 6, 1861; pastor Lima, N.Y., 1860- 70; associate pastor Central Church, Buffalo, N.Y., 1870-2; pastor Fredonia, N.Y., 1872-82. Montrose, Pa., 1882-1902 (pastor emeritus of latter since May, 1902); supplied various churches at Chicago since June 1903. Resi- dence: 4212 Calumet Av. BEBO, MoiTls Henry, jeweler; born New York City, Feb. 2, 1853; son Henrv and Henri- etta (Hyman) Berg; removed with parents to Chicago in infancy; ed. pub. schools and in Dyrenforth's School of Trade, Chicago; married Chicago, Mar. 4, 1877. Rose Weil: children: Ag- nes Berg (Mrs. Joseph Landauer), Herbert Morris. In 1868 entered the jewelry house of Wendell & Hyman as an errand boy, and con- tinued with the house until he advanced to a partnership in the jewelry firm of Hyman, Berg & Co., with which remained until Mar. 1, 1910, when, with son, e.stablished firm of Berg & Co. Mason. Club: Standard. Recreations: fishing and motoring. Residence: Lakota Hotel. Office: 512 S. Michigan Av. BEBXSOn', Maorice, lawyer; born Rock Is- land, 111., Jan. 15, 1880; son Simon and Hannah (Sternberg) Berkson; ed. pub. schools of Rock Island; high school. Lincoln, Neb.; Chicago Coll. of Law (Lake Forest Univ.); married Chicago, July 28, 1907, Maude May Gelder. Practiced as mem. firm of Fishell & Berkson. 1903-6, Sonnenschein, Blumenthal & Berkson, 1906-9, Sonnenschein, Berkson & Fishell, since Apr. 1, 1909. Mem. Chicago and 111. State Bar assns. Democrat. Mason; mem. B'nai B'rith. Recreation: fishing. Residence: 5711 Indiana Av. Office: 934. 30 N. LaSalle St. BEBtlN, Bobert Carl, architect; born Gran- ville, Putnam Co., 111., Feb. 11, 1853; son Au- gustus and Helene (Brennemann) Berlin; ed. Granville pub. school; grad., receiving diploma as architect, from Eidgenoessisches Polytech- nikum, Ziirich, Switzerland, 1877; married Chi- cago, May 10, 1883, Agnes Augusta Dodge; children: Lillian Agnes, Marie Valentine, Har- old Robert. In practice of architecture in Chi- cago since 1877; designer and has superintend- ed erection of many fine residences, apartment buildings, factories, business buildings, church- es, schools, etc., in Chicago, and also at other points in 111. and other states. Fellow of Am. Inst, of Architects, and of 111. Chapter of same (dir. and treas. ); mem. Chicago Architects' Business Assn. (1st vlce-pres. ), Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Republican. Club: University. Residence: 4500 N. Ashland Av., Ravenswood. Office: Association Bldg. BEBMINQHAM, Thomas C, wholesale paper merchant; born on farm in Washington Co., Wis., May 21, 1850; son Thomas and Ann (Cos- tello) Bermingham; ed. common schools, Beloit, Wis., 1857-65; married Des Moines, la., Oct. 6, 1880, Belle Daugherty. Began business life in 1868 as office boy with Davis, Lawrence & Da- vis, paper mfrs., Beloit, Wis.; traveling sales- man for same firm, 1870-2; for J. W. Butler Pa- per Co., 1872-82; in range cattle business in Arapahoe Co., Colo., 1882-92; lost all his money in the business and returned to Chicago, 1892, and worked for several firms in wholesale pa- per business, 1892-9; secured interest in whole- sale paper business of F. K. Moody & Co., 1899; reorganized as Moody & Bermingham Co., 1902, becoming its pres., Mr. Moody retiring from firm same year; changed name of company, 1904, to Bermingham & Seaman Co., of which is pres. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Rec- reations: reading, motoring and traveling. Res- idence; 1013 Dempster St., Evanston, 111. OflSce: Tribune Bldg. BEBBIUAN, Edward Charles, cigar mfr.; born Oswego. N.Y"., Mar. 28, 1864; son George W. and Elizabeth (Stroud) Berriman; ed. nub. schools of N.Y. State; married Chicago, 1892, Mary R. Wood; two children: Katherane M., Edward W. Since 1881 has been actively en- gaged In the cigar-making business in Chicago, and now of the firm of Berriman Bros., oper- ating Factory No. 83 at Tampa, Fla., and hav- ing offices in New Y'ork and Chicago. Mason. Clubs: Edgewater Golf, Chicago Athletic, Co- lumbia Yacht. Recreations: yachting and golf. Residence: 435 Diversey Parkway. Office: 1044 First Nat. Bank Bldg. BEBBT, see also Barry. BEBBT, Franklin James, commn. merchant; 1837-1909; see Vol. 1905. BEBBT, John B., chief engr. C.,R.I.&P.Ry.; supervising engr. St.L.&S.F.Ry. ; formerly chief engr. U.P.R.R. Address: 803 LaSalle Station. BEBBT, Joseph John, pres. Oelerlch & Berry Co.; born on farm near St. Louis, Mo., May 23, 1862; son Jacob and Frances (Frauel) Berry; ed. common schools and Christian Brothers' Coll., St. Louis; married Julia M. Maybrun, of Galena, 111., May 18, 1886; children: Heribert J., Loretta, Eleanor. Began as dealer In gro- ceries and feed, St. Louis, June 1883; sold it out, 1889, came to Chicago, and entered the business conducted by the Berry-Maybrun Co. till July 1, 1910, at which time name was changed to Oelerlch & Berry Co., molasses, syr- up, sugar, of which is pres. Residence: 521 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111. Office: 854 Larrabee Street. BEBSBACH, Alfred, treas. and gen. mgr. The J. Manz Engraving Co.; born Chicago, Nov. 5, 1856; son John and Magdaline (Zanner) Bers- bach; ed. Chicago pub. schools; married Dec. 25, 1878, Helena Malcolm; children: Lillian C. C. (Mrs. D. F. Anderson), Amy A. F. (Mrs. S. S. Porter), Frank John. Began his connection THE BOOK OF CHICAGOAJS8 59 with the engraving house of J. Manz & Co. as boy in 1872, was admitted to partnership in 1880, and upon incorpn. of the business in 1890 to The J. Manz Engraving: Co., became sec. and treas. and is now treas. and gen. mgr. Mason, 33, K.T., Shriner. Club: Chicago Athletic. Rec- reations: music and motoring. Residence: 530 Washington Av., Wllmette, 111. Office: Majestic Building. BEBSBACH, EzuU, 2d vice-pres. Tablet & Ticket Co.; born Cliicago, Nov. 2, 1861; son John and Magdaline Bersbach; ed. Chicago pub. scliool; married Chicago, Oct. 6, 1889, Nora Jeannette Abbott; 1 son, Emil. First business experience was as errand boy for Vergo, Ruh- ling & Co., 1872; then with Boston Store (firm of C. W. & E. Pardridge); with Wade Abbott, lawyer; then 6 years with A. T. Stewart & Co., 2 years with John V. Farwell & Co., H4 years at Evanston, Wyo., with Blythe & Fargo; since 1886 with the Tablet & Ticket Co.; mgr. of the company's brancli at New York, 1889-99; be- came sec, 1899, and now 2d vice-pres. of the company and located at Chicago. Republican. Club: 111. Athletic (life mem.). Residence: 4336 N. Ashland Av. BEBTKUTQ, AdolpliuB Edmund, physician and surgeon; born Northeim, Germany, Jan. 28, 1865; son August and Henrike (Bohne) Bert- ling; ed. gymnasium at Northeim until coming to America, 1884; A.B., Northwestern Univ., Watertown, Wis., 1887; M.D., Rush Med. Coll., 1895; married Alma Dengler, of Chicago, July 7, 1909; 2 children: Adeline and Lolita. In active practice of medicine and surgery at Chi- cago from 1895; specialty genito-urinary sur- gery; associate prof, surgery, Chicago Clinical School since 1897; associate prof, genito-uri- nary diseases, Chicago Coll. Medicine and Sur- gery, since 1906; pres. Grace Hosp. since 1909; mem. staff of Frances Willard Hosp. Mem. A.M.A., 111. State Med. Soc, Chicago Med. Soc, Chicago Urol. Soc, German Med. Soc. of Chi- cago. Republican. Lutheran. Club: Illinois. Recreation: motoring. Residence: 1010 Ashland Boul. Office: 1106 Reliance Bldg. BES^ET, Frederick Atwood, physician; born Waukegan, 111., Apr. 19, 1868; son William and Sylvia (Jocelyn) Besley; ed. pub. and high schools of Waukegan, Chicago Manual Train- ing School; M.D., Northwestern Univ. Medical School, 1894; married Mrs. Myra E. Busey, of Chicago, Oct. 6, 1910. Since 1894 has been en- gaged In the practice of medicine in Chicago; associate prof, surgery. Northwestern Univ. Med. School ; prof, surgery, Post-Grad. Med. School; attending surgeon Cook Co., Woman's, Wesley and Chicago Charity hosps. Mem. A.M. A., Chicago Surgical Soc, Chicago Med. Soc Miss. Valley Med. Soc. Clubs: University, Mid- lothian. Residence: 5258 South Park Av. Office: Columbus Memorial Bldg. BEST, A(lbert) Starr, merchant; born Buf- falo, N.Y., Apr. 25, 1871; son Albert and Estelle (Starr) Best; ed. pub. schools, New York City; married Marjorie Ayres, of New York, Apr. 18, 1897; 4 children: Marshall Ayres, Albert Leon- ard, Marjorie Starr and Louise Estella. Began as clerk in father's clothing store. New York, 1888; came to Chicago, 1901, and established A. Starr Best, Inc., infants', children's and young men's outfitters, of which has since been pres. and treas. Was mem. 7th Regt. N.G.S.N.Y. 10 years. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Evanston, Evanston Golf. Union League. Rec- reations: golf, bowling, billiards and fishing. Residence: 1936 Orrington Av., Evanston, 111. Office; N.E. Cor. Madison St. and Wabash Av. BEST, 'WllUam, importer and dealer in cigars and cigarettes; born Canterbury, Eng.. Aug. 29. 1841: son William and Mary Ann (Whitehead) Best; family came to U.S., 1852; ed. Canterbury and Chicago pub. schools: married Aug. 1, 1865, Louise C. daughter of Isaac B. Sterling, of Chicago; children: William, Florence G. (Mrs. Walter G. Warren), Grace L. (died aged 13). First employment on leaving school in 1857 was as office boy in wholesale tobacco house of John C. Partridge & Co., in which, after a few years, he became partner, and on death of Mr. Partridge, 1876, became head of the house and organized the firm of Best, Russell & Co., wholesale tobacconists and cigar mfrs. ; on in- corpn. as Best & Russell Co., 1891, became pres. South Town collector, 1883; South Park comrar., 1885-1911 (pres. of board, 1887-91, auditor of board, 1905-1911), thus making 25 years of service, the longest continuous period ever served by a commr. in the City of Chicago; also mem. Special Park Commn. Mem. Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Mason (32, K.T.). Trus- tee Sixth Presbyterian Church. Clubs: Mid- Day, South Shore Country, Iroquois, 111. Ath- letic Recreation: motoring. Residence: 4616 Ellis Av. Office: 533 S. Wabash Av. BESTOB, Arthnr Eng-ene, dir. Chautauqua Instn.; born Dixon, 111., May 19, 1879; son Or- son Porter and Laura Ellen (Moore) Bestor; A.B., Univ. of Chicago, 1901; married Jeanette Louise Lemon, of Bedford, Ind., Mar. 24, 1905; children: Arthur Eugene, Jr., Mary Frances. Prof, history and political science, Franklin (Ind.) Coll., 1901-3; lecturer on political sci- ence. Extension Div., Univ. of Chicago, since 1904; asst. gen. dir., 1905-7, dir. since 1907, Chautauqua Instn. Pres. Internat. Chautauqua Alliance; mem. Am. Hist. Assn., Am. Political Science Assn., Delta Upsilon, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: City, (juadrangle. Residence: Hotel Del Prado, Chicago; Summer: Chautauqua, N.Y. Of- fices: Chautauqua, N.Y., and 5704 Kimbark Av., Chicago. BETSEA, Solomon Hicks, lawyer; deceased; see Vol. 1905. BETSCHE, Cbarles William, furniture mfr.; born Baden, Germany, Aug. 11, 1848; son Jacob and Christina (Branch) Betsche; ed. schools in Germany; married Chicago, 1872, Kate Fischer; children: Emma, Lydia, Oscar, William, Arthur, Clara, Carl. Came from Germany in 1865 to Chicago; learned the trade of upholsterer here, and worked at trade until 1879. when estab- lished business for self; later joined by Henry Ricke and organized the Betsche & Ricke Mfg. Co., of which was sec. and mgr.; in 1866 organ- ized firm of Charles W. Betsche & Co., of which was pres. until 1908, and pres. of its successor, Betsche & Sandberg Co., since 1908. Mason, Lincoln Park Lodge, Lawn Chapter, Lincoln Park Commandery, K.T. Residence: 388 Dayton Street. *BETT1IAII', Boeme, physician, oculist and aurist; see Vol. 1905. BETTS, 'William Hamilton, Ins.; born Fort Gratiot, Mich., Feb. 19, 1875; son John and Margaret (Hamilton) Belts; ed. pub. schools, London, Ont., Can.; married Margaret Boylan, of Detroit, Mich., June 26, 1901. Asst. auditor Union Station & Terminal Assn., Detroit, May 1. 1893-May 1, 1898; clerk Continental Casualty Company, May 1, 1898-1900, asst. mgr., 1900-3, resident mgr. at San Francisco, 1903-6, sec. since May 1, 1906. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Clubs: 111. Athletic, South Shore Coun- try. Recreations: golf, hunting. Residence: 5117 Kimbark Av. Office: 1208 Michigan Av. BE'ITAH, Arthnr Dean, surgeon; born Chi- cago, Aug. 6, 1861; son Thomas and Sarah (Ramsey) Bevan; ed. Sheffield Scientific School (Yale), 1878-9; M.D., Rush Med. Coll.. Chicago, 1883; married Anna L. Barber, of Akron, O., Feb. 1896. U.S. Marine Hosp. Service, 1883-7; prof, anatomy. Ore. State Univ., 1886-7; prof, anatomy, 1887-9, associate prof, surgery, 1899- 1902, prof, surgery since 1902, Rush Med. Coll.; professorial lecturer on surgery, Univ. of Chi- cago, since 1901; pres. and surgeon Presbyte- rian Hosp.; 1st lieut. U.S.A. Med. Reserve Corps since 1908. Fellow Am. Surg. Assn.; mem. A.M.A., Chicago Med. Soc. (pres., 1898-9), etc. 60 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, University, Glen View, Onwentsia. Residence: 2917 Michi- gan Av. Office: 122 S. Michigan Av. BEVnrGTOK, Edwin Leslie, ry. official; born New Lenox, 111., Feb. 22, 1866; son William and Theresa (Clemens) Bevington; ed. pub. schools, by private instruction and commercial coll.; married Etta Barrow, of Chicago, Aug. 2, 1896. Began ry. service as bill clerk C.&N.-W.Ry., until 1882, when entered passenger dept. C.&A. R.R., in various capacities until 1900; gen. mgr. Denver, Boulder & Northern R.R., Denver, 1900- 1; sec. Trans-Continental Pass. Assn., Chicago, since 1901. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32, Shriner). Residence: The Plaza. Office: 405 Railway Exchange. BICKFORD, Anther Henxy, editor; deceased; see Vol. 1905. BICKFOBS, Bnssel Kittridg'e, lumber; de- ceased; see Vol. 1905. *BICKNEI>I^, Ernest Percy; see Vol. 1905. BICXITEI^I^, Orlando I^ane; 1841-1907; see Vol. 1905. BISDIiE, WiUiam Baxter, ry. official; born Beloit, Wis., Nov. 12, 1856; son Charles H. and Alice (Coftman) Biddle; grad. high school, Be- loit; married Nov. 23, 1880, Ella Frost, of Be- loit; children: Robert C, Wheldon F., Walter C. Began ry. career in 1887 as brakeman for Santa Fe Co.; later station agent and, 1882-6, chief clerk gen. freight office Atlanta & Pacific R.R. ; promoted to asst. freight agent, 1886, then division freight and passenger agent, and, in 1888, asst. gen. freight agent Santa Fe Sys- tem; asst. traffic mgr., 1890-4, and freight traf- fic mgr., 1894-Mar. 1, 1905; 3d vice-pres. C.R.I. &P.Ry.Co., Mar. 1, 1905-Dec. 1, 1909; vice-pres. C.&E.I. and St. Louis & San Francisco rys. since Dec. 1, 1909. Clubs: Union League, Mid- Day, Chicago Athletic, Kenwood, Midlothian. Residence: 4135 Drexel Boul. Office: LaSalle St. Station. BISWII^Ii, Josepli E.; born Chicago, Feb. 21, 1857; son Richard and Mary (English) Bidwill; ed. Chicago pub. schools; married Chicago, Sept. 14, 1882, Mary A. O'Sullivan; children: Joseph E. (clerk of Circuit Court since 1906), Gene- vieve, Loretto, Earl, Charles, Richard, Arthur. In grain business since 1878, In which year was appointed mem. of the State Grain Inspection; promoted from position of helper through in- tervening duties until became 1st asst.; mem. Chicago Council, 1889-97, resigning to become railroad and warehouse commr. of 111. under appointment of Gov. John R. Tanner, 1897- 1901; chief grain Inspector of 111., under ap- pointment by Gov. Richard Yates, 1901-4, being the only person who has ever served from low- est to highest positions in that service. Now treas. American Engring. & Construction Co., doing a large amount of work in Louisville, Ky., and other large cities, as well as Chicago. Mem. (Chicago Central Com. for 12 years; mem. Cook Co. Republican Com.; delegate to Repub- lican Nat. Convention of 1896. Catholic. Resi- dence: 1113 S. Ashland Boul. Office: 912, 155 N. Clark St. BIEDENWEQ, William C, stained glass, etc.; born near Berlin, Germany, 1853; son Charles and Mary Biedenweg; came to Chicago with parents in 1857; ed. pub. schools of Chicago; married Chicago, 1884, Matilda Kugler. After leaving school, engaged in various pursuits un- til 1874, when engaged in the stained glass bus- iness, and in 1885 established for self, with J. B. Flanagan, the business being incorporated in 1893; is now treas. and dir. of the Flanagan & Biedenweg Co.: also senior mem. firm of Bie- denweg & Seifert. Residence: 4847 N. Hermit- age Av. Office: 312 W. Illinois St. BIEHK, Joseph Favll, physician, bacteriolo- gist; born Chicago, Apr. 1, 1878; A.M., North- western Univ., 1898, M.D., 1901; student Post- Grad. Med. School, 1901-2. Instr. bacteriology and clinical pathology, Northwestern Univ. Med. School, 1899-1902; asst. prof, pathology Post-Grad. Med. School, 1901-2; prof, bacteriol- ogy, sanitary sciences and pub. health. Dear- born Med. School, since 1903; supt. and bacteri- ologist, Municipal Laboratory, Chicago, 1904-9; dir. scientiflc and research laboratories, Abbott Alkaloidal Co., since 1909; bacteriologist to Mercy, Samaritan, Wesley hosps. and Post- Grad. Hosp. Training School; pathologist and bacteriologist, Dearborn Post-Graduate Medical bchool; prof, bacteriology and special pathol- ogy. Am. Med. Coll. Residence: 5444 Lakewood Av. Office: 4753 E. Ravenswood Park. c^^^^^^^' Austin, lawyer, author; born Shelly s Island, Pa.; son Casper and Lydia il^^,''^!?^ Bierbower; A.B., Dickinson Coll., 1864, A.M., 1866; student Univ. of Berlin, 1872- (LL.D., la. Wesleyan Univ., 1902): admitted to bar, 1874; unmarried. Prof. Greek and Latin, la. Wesleyan Univ., 1864-8; foreign correspond- ent Chicago Tribune and Cincinnati Times-Star, 18(0-2; editorial writer Chicago Daily News, 1879-83; in law practice since 1883. Author: Principles of a System of Philosophy; The ??,^^^^^9^ Christ, 1885; The Socialism of Christ, 1890; The Virtues and Their Reasons, 1896; From Monkey to Man, 1894; How to Succeed, 1900; On the Training of Lovers, 1900; Thoughts for the Rich, 1906. Also various articles In magazines. Residence: 1810 Michigan Av. Of- fice: 58 W. Washington St. BIEBIKGEB, WiUlam Augmstus, physician: born Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany, May 7, 1872; son Wilhelm A. and Marie (HauphofE) Bieringer: ed. gymnasium, Bielefeld, Germany, to 1889; student Gross Med. Coll., Denver. Colo.. 1896-8; M.D., Rush Med. Coll., Chicago, 1900 married LeadviWe, Colo., Feb. 20, 1895, Emily Bowden. Was druggist, Hanover, Germany, 1889-91; came to U.S., Apr. 1891; druggist in Cheyenne, Wyo., Leadville, Colo., Denver, Colo., until fall of 1896; in practice of medicine in Chicago since June, 1900. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc, Am. Med. Soc. Republican. Lutheran. Rec- reation: traveling. Office and Residence: 1245 I.aSalle Av. BIQEI^OW, Edward Alphens, retired; born Zanesville, O., Aug. 18, 1849; son Loyal H. and Wealthy M. (Pier) Bigelow; ed. Zanesville pub. schools; entered army at age of 14 years and 4 months, pvt. Co. F, 68th Ohio Vet. Vol. Inf. in Civil War; participated in Sherman's cam- paigns from Vicksburg to close of war; mar- ried 1st, 1871, Margaret R., daughter of W. H. Bush, of Chicago (died 1879); married 2d, Chi- cago, Aug. 23, 1887, Susan Springer; 1 son: Loyal Arthur. After war became grain and pro- vision commn. merchant; for many years at head of E. A. Bigelow & Co. ; retired from grain business, 1897; organized, May 1903, and was pres. Continental Life Ins. Co. until co. discon- tinued business; sec. and dir. Bush Temple Con- servatory. Served in Spanish-Am. War as maj. and paymaster. Mem. Loyal Legion, G.A.R. Republican. Methodist. Club: Marquette. Rec- reation: political lecturing. Residence: 333 Bel- den Av. BIGEI^OW, Harry Augmstas, prof, of law; born Norwood, Mass., Sept. 22, 1874; son Erwin A. and Amy (Fisher) Bigelow; A.B., Harvard Univ., 1896, LL.B., 1899; married Mary Parker Bigelow, of Georgetown, Colo., Apr. 12, 1902. Instr. criminal law. Harvard Law School, 1899- 1900; engaged in practice at Honolulu, H.T., 1900-3; asst. prof, law, 1904-6, asso. prof., 1906- 9, prof, since 1909, Univ. of Chicago. Club: Quadrangle. Residence: 5633 Washington Av. *Bl&EIiOW, James Iioyal; see Vol. 1906. BIGEI.OW, Nelson P., lumber; born Racine, Wis., July 19, 1862: son Anson A. and Emma W. (Ullmann) Bigelow; brought to Chicago by parents, Sept. 1862; grad. Yale, 1884; married Nov. 23, 1893, Sophia Dallas Borda: children: Matilda, Anson A. After leaving coll. entered THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 61 the business of Blgelow Bros. In 1887 he be- came a partner in the firm, and when it was succeeded in 1902 by the corporation of Bigelow Bros. & Walker Co., he became its pres. and later pres. of the Fourche River Lumber Co. Sec. of First State Pawners Soc. ; mem. Chicago Plan Commn. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Uni- versity, Onwentsia, Commercial. Recreations: golf and horseback riding. Residence: Lake Forest, 111. Office: 5 N. LaSalle St. B^Ii, Ingram Ebenezer, clergyman; born Hampton, N.B., Can., Nov. 23, 1872; son Ingram Ebenezer and Eleanor (Pyke) Bill; A.B., Acadia Univ., Nova Scotia, 1893; student Newton Theol. Instn., 1893-4; B.D., Rochester (N.Y.) Theol. Sem., 1897; Div. School of Univ. of Chicago, 1905-8; fellow In ch. history, Univ. of Chicago, 1907-8; married Blanche Thomas, of London, Ont., May 5, 1S97. Ordained Baptist ministry, Sept. 19, 1S94; pastor West Cleveland, O., 1894- 5, First Church, Oberlin, O., 1897-1905; acting pastor Capitol Hill Church, Denver, Colo., Mar.- Sept., 1908; pastor North Shore Church, Chi- cago, since Nov. 1908. Residence: 4620 Mag- nolia Av. BH^IiIQ, Oeorg'e 'Washlngrton, physician and surgeon; see Vol. 1905. BUiI^IKQS, Charles Ziewis, lawyer; bornHigh- land, Wis.; son Henry M. and Ann (Bray) Bil- lings; ed. common school, la. Co., Wis.; Normal School, Platteville, Wis.; special student Univ. of Wis., 1878-82; unmarried. Chief clerk in of- fice of atty.-gen. of Wis., 1882-3; located in Chi- cago, Sept. 1883; during 1883-4 wrote articles and notes upon legal subjects for the Law Reg- ister and the Central Law Journal, and assisted in the preparation of new editions of the U.S. Supreme Court Reports and New York Chan- cery Reports; asst. librarian Chicago Law Inst., 1855; atty. in credit dept. of J. V. Farwell & Co., 1886; in gen. practice of law at Kansas City, Mo., 1887-90; since 1890 in Chicago, main- ly devoted to real estate law and titles, ins. and commercial law; was a mem. of the firm of Paddock, Wright & Billings, 1894-1901. Elected state senator 1st Senatorial Dist., Nov. 1906; Republican. Mem. Am., 111. State and Chicago Bar assns., Chicago Law Inst. Clubs: Law, Chi- cago, University. Residence: 335 E. 22d St. Of- fice: Chicago Title & Trust Bldg. BIIi^IKaS, Franlc, physician; born Highland, la. Co., Wis., Apr. 2, 1854; son Henry M. and Ann (Bray) Billings; M.D., Northwestern Univ., 1881, M.S., 1890; interne Cook Co. (111.) Hosp., 1881-2; studied in Vienna, 1885-6; married Dane Ford Brawley, of Washington, May 26, 1887; 1 daughter: Margaret. Prof, medicine. Northwest- ern Univ.. 1891-8; prof, medicine since 1898, dean of faculty since 1900, Rush Med. College (Univ. of Chicago); professorial lecturer, 1901- 5. prof, medicine, since 1905, Univ. of Chicago. First It. U.S.A. Med. Reserve Corps since 1908; physician to Presbyn. Hosp.; consulting phy- sician to Cook Co., Children's Memorial, St. Luke's, Michael Reese and Provident hosps. ; pres. 111. State Bd. Charities. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc. (pres. 1890). Chicago Neurol. Soc, 111. State Med. Soc, A.M.A. (pres. 1902-4, treas., 1904-10). Assn. Am. Physicians (pres. 1905-6), Nat. Assn. for Study and Prevention of Tuber- culosis (pres., 1907-8). Clubs: Chicago, Univer- sity, Chicago Athletic. Quadrangle. Residence: 335 22rt St. Office: Peoples Gas Bldg. BHiIiINO-SIiEA, Edwam Xi., resident partner firm of Roeers, Brown & Co., pig iron; vlce- pres. Chicago Short Line Ry. Residence: 4539 Ellis Av. Office: 134 S. LaSalle St. BH^OW, Clayton Oscar, consulting engr. ; born Shelby, O., June 14, 1860; son David and Susan (Tressler) Billow; grad. Shelby (Ohio) High School, 1879; married Springfield, O., Nov. 24, 1887, Helen Parker; children: Robert (died In infancy). Virginia. Operator in Shelby Wool- en Alills, 1877-8, in surveying corps as transit- man, 1879: in government employ, 1880; with James LefCel & Co., turbine wheels, Springfield, O., 1881; with Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Ry., 1882, St. John Sewing Machine Co., 1883, Champion City Oil Co., 1884-8, and during that period, with E. E. Billow, carried on experi- ments with crude oil for fuel and made some of the earliest installations of apparatus for storing, controlling and burning liquid fuels; gen. Western mgr. Pasteur-Chamberlain Filter Co., at St. Louis, Mo., 1888-9; in 1890, with E. E. Billow, came to Chicago and organized Nat. Supply Co., of which is sec, treas. and dir. Was asst. mech. engineer of the World's Columbian Expn., 1892-3, and designed, installed and oper- ated the fuel oil appliances connected with the power plant (received two medals and three diplomas). Republican. Lutheran. MLson;past commander Apollo Commandery No. 1; K.T.; Elks, K.P. Mem. Western Soc. of Engrs. Co- inventor and patentee of the Billow System fuel oil appliances, furnaces, forges, kilns, etc. Clubs: Union League, Engineers; also Lagondo Club, Springfield, O. Recreation: traveling. Res- idence: 1013 Ridge Av., Evanston. Office: 416 W. Indiana St. BIKKO'W, Elmer Ellsworth, pres. Nat. Sup- ply Co.; born Shelby, O., May 11, 1862; son Da- vid and Susan (Tressler) Billow; student Wit- tenberg College, Springfield, O., 1883; married Harrisburg, Pa., 1891, Jessie McKee; children: Vera, Susan, Marjorle, Elmer E., Jr. After leav- ing coll. engaged in the oil business at Spring- field, O., for 6 years, coming to Chicago in 1888, and becoming pres. of the Nat. Supply Co., In which position has since continued; also vlce- pres. and gen. mgr. Wyopo Co. and vlce-pres. Nat. Machine & Construction Co., Kansas City; sec. Bi-Metallic Mining Co., Ft. Erie Ferry Ry. and International Ferry (io., Buffalo, N.Y. Mem. Beta Theta Pi. Republican. Mason, Apollo Commandery, Medinah Temple Mystic Shrine. Club: Press (life). Recreation: traveling. Res- idence: 823 Washington St., Evanston, 111. Of- fice: 416 W. Indiana St. *BIirES, Bohert, grain; see Vol. 1905. BIHQKAM, Arthur E., lumber merchant and mfr.; born Cleveland, O., Dec. 23, 1852; son Ed- ward and Esther (Sanford) Bingham; ed. Cleve- land pub. schs., and Brooklyn Poly. Inst.; mar- ried Helen, daughter George W. Whitney, of Cleveland, 1875; children: Florence, Harold, Ed- ward, Madeline. Began in Nat. City Bank of Cleveland, where was successively collector, gen. bookkeeper and paying teller, 1872-7; came to Chicago, Nov. 1877; connected with Cobb's Library, 1877-80; afterward in lumber business as Wells & Bingham; in Jan. 1883 formed part- nership with George A. Marsh and W. B. Ran- som as Marsh, Bingham & Ransom. Mr. Ran- som retired Aug. 27, 1883, and the Marsh & Bingham Co. was incorporated; was vice-pres. and treas. until the death of Mr. Marsh, Aug. 12, 1888; since then pres. and treas. Clubs: Union League, Calumet (Chicago), Algonquin (Boston), Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Coun- try (Cal.). Residence: Santa Barbara, Cal. Of- fice: 1405 W. 37th St., Chicago. BUTOHAM, Charles layman, retired; born Jericho Centre, Vt., June 13, 1852; son Stillman Rockwell and Mary (Lyman) Bingham; ed. Chi- cago pub. schools; also under pvt. tutor, fol- lowed by business edn. ; studied music with D. N. Hood; married Chicago, Oct. 15, 1874, Jennie Elizabeth Leonard; children: Jessie May (Mrs. Mark R. Kimball), Carrie Anna (Mrs. Edward E. Rice), Mabel (Mrs. Harry B. Hess), Eleanor Elizabeth. On July 5, 1870, entered employ of the Chicago branch of the S. S. ^Vhite Dental Mfg. Co. as mailing clerk, and after regular promotion, became, 1896, Chicago mgr. for the company, continuing until Jan. 1911. Repub- lican. Presbyterian. Was. sec. Apollo Club 6 years. Clubs: Kenwood, Homewood. Recrea- tions: traveling and outdoor diversions. Resl- 62 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS dence: Chicago Beach Hotel. Summer Resi- dence: Intervale, N.H. BnfGHAM, Blillard F., pres. Samuel Bing- ham's Son Mfg. Co., printers' rollers; born New York City, 1847; son Samuel B., 1st mfr. of printing press rollers. Residence: 2147 Wash- ington Boul. Office: 318 S. Canal St. BIITKtET, John Thomas, Jr., physician; see Vol. 1905. BUTKO'WITZ, Samnel D., vice-pres. Am. In- sulated Wire & Cable Co.; born Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 1, 1879; son David and Sarah (Berk- man) Binkowitz; ed. pub. schools and Spal- ding's Commercial Coll., Kansas City; married Anna Koftman, of Kansas City, Feb. 21, 1909. Came to Chicago, 1898, as office mgr. of the Al- den Electric Co. and the 111. Insulated Wire Co., both corpns. being under one control; corRns. dissolved, 1899, and became office mgr. for the Am. Insulated Wire & Cable Co., then a part- nership; upon incorporation, 1905, was elected vice-pres., which office still holds. Republican. Jewish religion. Mem. K.P., B'nai B'rith. Rec- reations; outdoor diversions, reading, theater. Residence: 821 Sheridan Rd. Office: 954-964 W. 21st St. BUTS'WAITG'ER, Aujrastns, lawyer; born Ca- tonsville, Baltimore Co., Md., Jan. 19, 1844; son of Emanuel and Elise (Seligman) Binswanger; ed. pub. schs., Baltimore; LL.B., Yale Law Sch., 1867; married Carrie Vogel, of Chicago, Nov. 20, 1872; children: Ida and Alvin. Practiced at St. Louis, 1867-88; removed to Chicago, Oct. 1888, to take charge of legal business of Nelson Mor- ris & Co.; in general practice since 1867; dir. Siegel, Cooper & Co., George Lanz & Co., etc. Democrat. Mason. Reform Jewish belief; was dir. and sec. Chicago Sinai Congregation for 5 years. Mem. B'nai B'rith, Independent Free Sons. Residence: 3342 South Park Av. Office: 1520-1521 Ft. Dearborn Bldg. BINSWAITQEB, Jacob, pres. Chicago Muslin Underwear Co.; born Germany, Mar. 30, 1862; son Oswald and Caroline (Kahn) Binswanger; ed. pub. schs. and commercial coll., Augstjurg, Bavaria; married Bella Ottenheimer, of Jeben- hausen, Germany, Apr. 20, 1890, at San Fran- cisco, Cal.; children: Richard M. and Elsie K. Served apprenticeship in a wholesale dry goods house of Geneva, Switzerland; came to Amer- ica, 1883; traveled 16 years for Pacific Coast houses; then for a St. Louis firm; associated with Ottenheimer & Co., mfrs. of duck clothing, 1901-5, and still retains interest In that house; pres. Chicago Muslin Underwear Co. since 1905; sec. Madame Mariette Co. Republican. Jewish religion. Served one year in Bavarian Army and qualified for It. of reserve. Royal Arch Ma- son. Recreations: literature, philately. Resi- dence; 5244 South Park Av. Omce: 533 S. Frank- lin St. BimrON, Kewis Sezter, brick mfr. ; born Ce- dar Lake, Ind., Apr. 13, 1871; son Christopher W. and Flora (Pierce) Binyon; ed. high school, Crown Point, Ind.; married Fanny Spencer, daughter late S. S. Kimball, of Chicago, Nov. 22, 1893; 2 sons: Spencer and Millard. Taught district school in Lake Co., Ind., until coming to Chicago in 1888: was employed by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. a short time, then in wholesale dept. of Marshall Field & Co. 3 years; identified with brick mfg. industry since 1893 and became sec. S. S. Kimball Brick Co. in 1902, and pres. in 1907. Republican. Club: Builders' (ex-pres.). Recreation: motoring. Res- idence: 2604 Kimball Av. Office: 304 Chamber of Commerce. BINZ, Charles Aug-ustus, sec. Curtis & Co. Mfg. Co.; born St. Louis, Mo., May 30, 1853; son of Stephen and Anna M. (Leonard) Binz; ed. pub. grammar and high schools and business coll. at St. Louis; married Catherine Hetzel, of St. Louis, Sept. 17, 1878 (died May 22, 1910); 1 daughter: Mrs. Harry L. Malcher, of Chicago. Began business career as order clerk for Curtis & Co. Mfg. Co., St. Louis, in 1878, coming to Chicago, 1880, as mgr. of the branch office in which capacity remained until 1886, when he incorporated a separate co. of the same name in 111. and in 1887 purchased the Chicago co., of which has since been sec. and dir. Democrat. Catholic. Mem. Ro.val League, Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Recreation: bowling. Residence: 5331 Magnolia Av., Edgowater. Office: 215 N. Desplaines St. BIBCH, Hugfh Taylor, atty. at law; born Lake Co., 111., Aug. 2, 1848; son Brastus Mitchell and Sally (Milligan) Birch; studied at Antioch Coll., Yellow Springs, O. ; married Maria Root, of Buffalo. Admitted to 111. bar, 1871, and since actively engaged in practice at Chicago; mem. law firm of Gait, Birch & Gait. Was 1st asst. state's atty. of Cook Co., Dec. 1, 1872-Dec. 1, 1876. Stand pat Republican. Clubs: University, Chicago, Saddle and Cycle. Winter Residence: 1912 Michigan Av. Office: 804, 32 N. Clark St. BIBD, Curtis D., ry. official; see Vol. 1905. BIBD, Harry Iiewis, lawyer; born Marinette, W"is., Oct. 8, 1870; son Hon. H. P. and Sarah J. (Fairchild) Bird; A.B., Lake Forest Coll., 1894; LL.B., Chicago-Kent Coll. of Law; married Chi- cago, 1897, Grace Wilson; children: Harlan Wil- son, Harry Lewis, Jr., Elizabeth. Came to Chi- cago, 1894 ; was on editorial staff Chicago Chron- icle 3 years, Chicago Daily News 3 years, city editor Chicago Daily News, 1899-1901; chief paymaster City of Chicago, 1901-4. Engaged in gen. law practice with Graham H. Harris; la- ter associated with John Vennema and James W. Hyde; gen. sec. Legislative Voters' League of 111., in active charge of its work, since May, 1910. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Hamilton (dir., 1906-8), City. Residence: 455 Bowen Av. Office: Tribune Bldg. BIBD, Paul P., chief smoke inspector. City of Chicago. Residence: 1363 E. 48th St. Office: 105 N. Clark St. BIBDSA^K, Richard Maurice, vice-pres. West- ern Cold Storage Co.; born Greene, Chenango Co., N.Y., Jan. 11, 1843; son Maurice and Irene Juliand Birdsall; ed. Oxford (N.Y.) Academy; married Chicago, 111., Mar. 29, 1882, Carrie M. Andrews; children: Jennie Irene (Mrs. Prof. F. A. Rogers), Carrie Lillian (Mrs. Chas. R. Shult- heis, Elsie Louise (Mrs. Walter E. Toon). Be- gan business career in retail grocery store at Greene, N.Y. ; came to Chicago, 1877; became mem. firm of Birdsall & Baker, cold storage, 1878, which later became the Western Refrig- erator Co., and in 1894 changed to the Western Cold Storage Co., of which was sec. until 1905, since then vice-pres. Served in Civil War as orderly sergeant, Co. E, Regt. N.G.S.N.Y. Re- publican. Mason (K.T. ). Recreations: reading, billiards. Residence: 3210 Washington Boul. Office: 421 N. State St. BIBX, Edward John, sec. and treas. of Birk Bros. Brewing Co.; born Chicago, Apr. 2, 1867; son Jacob and Magdalena (Wheelflin) Birtt; ed. Scammon (pub.) School to 1882; married Chi- cago, Oct. 5, 1892, Amanda Markus; 1 son: William Jacob. Began as clerk for a commn. firm on the Chicago Board of Trade, 1882-9; went to the Pacific Coast; after 8 months re- turned to Chicago; learned the brewer's trade with the Wacker & Birk Brewing Co. and in Aug. 1891, with elder brother, William A., or- ganized the Birk Bros. Brewing Co., of which is now sec. and treas. Democrat. Clubs: Ger- mania Milnnerchor, 111. Athletic, South Shore Country, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Automobile. Recreation: motoring. Residence: 419 Oakdale Av. Office: 1325 Webster Av. BISK, 'William Andrew, president Birk Bros. Brewing Co.; born Chicago, Nov. 11, 1861; son Jacob and Magdalena Birk; ed. pub. schs. of Chicago; married. In grain commn. business on Chicago Board of Trade until 1882; with Wack- THE BOOK OF CHICA60ANS 63 er & Birk Brewing Co., Chicago, 1882-91; in 1891, with brother, Edward J., organized the Birk Bros. Brewing Co., of wliich is now pres. Democrat. Mason. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, In- dustrial, South Shore Country, Germania MUn- nerchor. Residence: 555 Stratford PI. Office: 1315-1325 Webster Av. BIBKENSTEUT, All>ert, merchant; born Chi- cago, Nov. 8, 1879; son Sigmund and Mary (Fel- senthal) Birkenstein; ed. Chicago pub. school and Chicago Business Coll.; married Beatrice Schloss, of Chicago, Jan. 25, 1906; 1 daughter: Ruth. On leaving school entered house of S. Birkenstein & Sons, metals, in which he has been a partner since 1903. Mason, 32. Club: 111. Athletic. Residence: 938 Wilson Av. Office: 409 W. Ontario St. BXaKEITSTEIIT, Konls, merchant; born Chi- cago, Aug. 6, 1866; son Sigmund and Mary (Fel- senthal) Birkenstein; ed. Chicago pub. schools; married Chicago, June, 1897, Bertha G. Ulman; 1 son: George U. Since 1881 engaged in busi- ness established by his father in 1865, and now partner in S. Birkenstein & Sons, dealers In new and old metals, ingot copper, pig lead, spelter, block tin, etc. Also treas. of Bryant Mfg. Co., and pres. of Globe Metal Co. Mason, 32. Clubs: 111. Athletic, Hampden (pres.). Res- idence: 444 Wrightwood Av. Office: 409 W. Ontario St. BIBKHOFF, Qeorge, Jr., real estate; born Rotterdam, Holland, May 16, 1852; son George and Agatha (Van Butten) Blrkhoft; ed. In Hol- land; married Chicago, June 22, 1875, Elizabeth Van Winden; children: Genevieve M., Agatha L., George III. Came to U.S. and on July 21, 1871, became connected with the real estate firm of W. D. Kerfoot & Co. (established 1862), of which firm he is now a member. Dir. Chicago Title & Trust Co., Chicago Opera House Co. Has been consul of the Netherlands in Chicago since 1886; was commr.-gen. of the Netherlands at the World's Columbian Expn. in 1893. Officer of the order of Orange Nassau, conferred by the Queen of Holland; Chevalier of the Eiken Kroon, conferred by the Grand Duke of Lux- emburg. Mem. and ex-pres. Chicago Real Es- tate Board, Chicago Assn. of Commerce. Re- publican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union Lieague, Kenwood, Midlothian. Recreation: golf. Resi- dence: 4943 Woodlawn Av. Office: 58 W. Wash- ington St. BIBXIiAND, NOTman Sven, coal; born Chica- go, Dec. 3, 1861; son Jacob S. and Serena (Mau- ritzon) Birkland; grad. Lake View High School; married Chicago, 1885, Anna McDonald; chil- dren: Norman Donald, Evelyn Isabel, Walter Bogle. In 1883 became associated with Walter S. Bogle in the coal business as sec. and treas. Crescent Coal & Mining Co., continuing until 1906; since then sec. Globe Coal Co. Repub- lican. Lutheran. Mason, K.T., Shriner. Clubs: South Shore Country, Chicago Yacht. Resi- dence: 746 Oakley Boul. Office: McCormick Building. BISHOP, diaries Nelson, Ins.; born Kenosha, Wis., May 28, 1855; son Rev. Hiram Nelson Bishop (rector St. John's P.B. Church, Chica- go); ed. high school, Chicago; married Chicago, Sept. 7, 1903, Anna Bobbins. In 1872 entered fire ins. agency of Thomas & W. A. Goodman, as clerk, until 1875; in service of The Spectator, ins. journal, 1875-80 (and also in 1883-5), part of tin^e as traveling agent and part of time as mgr. western office in Chicago; lived in Colo- rado, 1880-3, where was engaged in mining, and as editor and proprietor Summit Co. Leader; partner in local fire ins. agency of H. H. Brown & Co., Chicago, 1885-9; since 1889 Chicago mgr. for the Northern Assurance Co., Ltd., of Lon- don. Pres. Chicago Board of Underwriters, 1909. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois, Oak Park, Westward Ho. Recreations: golf, hunting and fishing. Residence: Oak Park, 111. Office: 29 S. LaSalle St. BISHOP, Henry 'Walker, lawyer; born Lenox, Mass.; son Henry W. and Sarah (Taintor) Bish- op; A.B., Amherst Coll., 1850; student Harvard Law Scliool; married 1863, Mrs. Anne Mauger, of Portland, Me. (died 1884); married 2d, 1886, Jessica Ayrault, daughter of Robert Pomeroy, of Pittsfield, Mass. Came to Chicago and en- gaged in gen. practice; master in chancery Cir- cuit Court of the U.S., Northern District of 111., since 1865. Clubs: Union, University, Chicago, Chicago Literary. Residence: Chicago Club. Of- fice: Federal Bldg. BISHOP, li(oiiis) Brackett, Chicago mgr. of the Mass. Mutual Life Ins. Co.; born Boston, Mass., Feb. 2, 1854; son Paul J. and Frances A. (Bacon) Bishop; ed. pub. and high schools at Boston, Mass., to 1869; married Chicago, Apr. 2, 1890, Minnie Ridgway; 1 son: Ridgway P. Began business life in wholesale dry goods house In Boston, 1869, continuing in business in that city until 1886, when came to Chicago. In 1888 became a solicitor for the Mass. Mutual Life Ins. Co., of Springfield, Mass., at its Chi- cago branch, and in 1897 became Chicago mgr. of the CO. Dir. Mt. Hope Cemetery Assn. Mem. and ex-pres. of the Life Underwriters' Assn. of Chicago. Republican. Swedenborgian; presi- dent Kenwood Parish New Church. Mem. I3oard of Managers of the T.M.C.A. of Chicago about 3 years. Mem. Soc. of Mayflower Descendants; vice-pres. New England Soc. Club: Hamilton. Recreations: music, literature (philosophy), bil- liards. Residence: Chicago Beach Hotel. Office: 112 W. Adams St. BISHOP, Bnfas W physician; grad. Univ. of Vermont, A.B., 1877; Univ. of Berlin, M.D., 1882. Fellow Am. Acad, of Medicine; mem. A.M. A., Chicago Med. Soc. Club: Calumet. Med. dir. of the Nat. Life Ins. Co. of the U.S.ofA. Office: 138 N. State St. BISHOP, Seth Scott, physician; born Fond du Lac, Wis., Feb. 7, 1852; son Lyman and Maria (Probart) Bishop; grad. Pooler Inst., Fond du Lac, Wis.; studied at Belolt (Wis.) Coll., Univ. of New York, and grad. Northwestern Univ., 1876 (B.S., M.D., LL.D.); learned printers' trade; married 1885, Jessie A. Button; children: Jessie and Mable. Prof, otology, rhlnology and lar- yngology, Chicago Post-Cjrad. Med. School and Hosp. ; prof, diseases of the nose, throat and ear, Loyola Univ. Med. School; surgeon to 111. Hosp. and the Post-Grad. Hosp.; consulting sur- geon to Mary Thompson Hosp., 111. Masonic Orphans' Home of Chicago, and Silver Cross Hosp., Joliet. Mem. Internat. Med. Congress, Pan-Am. Med. Congress, A.M.A., state med. socs. of 111., Wis. and Minn., etc. Mem. Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Honor, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Beta Theta Pi. Author: Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat, and Their Accessory Cavities; The Ear and Its Dis- eases; also numerous monographs; has written extensively for journals and books. Residence: 1726 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111. Office: Columbus Memorial Bldg. BISSEKK, Arthiix, pianos and organs; born Chicago, Jan. 1, 1870; son George Francis and Jerusha (Woodbridge) Bissell; ed. Chicago pub. schools, Chicago Manual Training School, Lake Forest Acad., Lake Forest Univ.; married St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 1, 1897, Emily Greeley Tred- way; children: Emily Greeley "Tredway, Arthur Dwight. Was 5 years with Weber Piano Co.; then 5 years with Lyon, Potter & Co., former agents of Stein way & Sons' pianos; sec. Clayton F. Summy Co., publishers and importers of mu- sic and dealers in music, and Chicago repre- sentative of Chickering & Sons, pianofortes, 189S-1907; then organized the Bissell-Cowan Pi- ano Co., of which was pres. until Apr. 1, 1910, when the Aeolian Co. of New York City pur- chased the lease, good will, etc., of the Bissell- Cowan Piano Co. at 409 S. Michigan Av., and he was apptd. one of the resident mgrs. of that CO. Pres. Chicago Musical Art Soc. Republican. 64 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS Clubs: University, Cliff Dwellers, Onwentsia. Recreations; golf and music (vocal). Resi- dence: Lake Forest, 111. Office: 409 S. Michigan Avenue. BITKEB, WilUam A., lawyer; born Sherbourn Co., Minn., June 16, 1867; son Hiram Hall and Safrona (Felch) Either; B.S., Northern Ind. Coll., 188S; LL.B., Univ. of Mich., 1892; married Stacyville, la., July 19, 1894, Lydia L. Penny; 1 daugliter: Luella. Admitted to bar by Su- preme Court of 111., 1892. Pres. and dir. Ma- sonic Temple Safety Deposit Co.; dir. and mem. executive board Security Trust & Deposit Co.; dir. Internal. Register Co.; dir. and pres. Hill Construction Co. Republican. Residence: 4400 Greenwood Av. Office: New York Life Bldg. BKABON, Josepli Ward, ry. official; born Farmington, Franklin Co., Me., Apr. 27, 1858; son Joseph Eaton and Martha Ward (Smith) Blabon; ed. pub. schools, Portland, Me.; unmar- ried. Began as clerk at New York, 1876; In bus- iness on own account, St. Paul, Minn., 1883-9; entered ry. service on Great Northern R.R., 1890, with which remained until 1905, as pur- chasing agt., 1890-9, western traffic mgr., at Seattle, 1899-1902, 4th vice-pres., 1902-5; was also pres. Great Northern Express Co. and Northern Steamship Co.; traffic mgr. C.&A.R.R., Jan. 1, 1905-Dec. 31, 1908; vice-pres. C.G.W.R.R. since Sept. 1, 1909. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Golf, South Sliore Country. Residence: Chicago Club. Office: Peoples Gas Bldg. BIiACX, Artbar Davenport, dentist ; born Jack- sonville, 111., Nov. 15, 1870; son Dr. Greene V. and Elizabeth Black; grad. 111. Coll., B.S., 1892, Northwestern Univ. Dental School, D.D.S., 1900, Northwestern Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1901; married Virden, 111., Oct. 19, 1897, Lenore Bro- naugh; 3 children: Gilmer Vardiman, Mary Bar- bara, Jane. Came to Chicago from Jacksonville, 111., 1895; was engaged in mfg. business in In- dianapolis and Chicago; since 1900 practicing dentistry in this city. Asst. prof, operative den- tistry, and asst. oral surgeon, Northwestern Univ. Dental Scliool; oral surgeon, St. Luke's Hosp. Mem. A.M.A., 111. State Med. Soc, Chi- cago Med. Soc, Physicians' Club, Nat. Dental Assn., 111. State Dental Soc, NortJiern 111. Den- tal Soc, Ciiicago Dental Soc. Republican. Club: University. Residence: 1250 Asbury Av., Ev- anston. 111. Office: 34 E. Washington St. BIiACK, Elmer Ellsworth, banker; deceased; See Vol. 1905. b:laCX, Frederick William, lumber; born In- dianapolis, Aug. 17, 1874; son William F. and Elizabeth (Webster) Black; ed. grammar and high schools; married Winsted. Conn., June 20, 1899, Mary Anna Cooke; 2 daughters: Elizabeth L., Helen L. In employ of Greer, Mills & Co., Union Stock Yards, 1894-8. Organized Harman- Black Coal Co., July 2, 1899; dissolved Aug. 1, 1903; pres. F. W. Black Coal Co., 1903-5; since Sres. Fred W. Black Lumber Co. Republican, [em. Church of Christ. Club: Hamilton. Rec- reation: tennis. Residence: 5032 St. Lawrence Av. Office: Blue Island Av. and Roby St. BI^CX, Qraene 'Vardiman, dentist; born Scott Co., 111., Aug. 3, 1836; D.D.S., Mo. Dental Coll., St. Louis, 1S77; M.D., Chicago Med. Coll., 1884; (Sc.D., HI. Coll.; LL.D., Northwestern Univ., 1898). Prof, operative dentistry, pathology and bacteriology and dean Northwestern Univ. Den- tal School. Author: Formation of Poisons by Micro-Organisms; Periosteum and Peridental Membrane; Anatomy of the Human Teeth; Op- erative Dentistry (2 vols.); also many soc. pa- pers and Journal articles. Residence: 4549 Oak- en wald Av. Office: Northwestern Univ. Bldg. BKACK, John Charles, lawyer; born Lexing- ton, Miss., Jan. 27, 1839; son Rev. John and Josephine (Culbertson) Black; ed. Wabash Col- lege; (A.M., LL.D., Knox Coll.); married Ada- line L. Griggs, of Urbana. 111.. Sept. 28, 1867. Pvt. and sergt.-maj. 11th Ind. Inf., Apr. 25-Aug. 4, 1861; maj. 37th 111. Inf., Sept. 5, 1861; It.-col., July 12, 1862; col., Dec. 31, 1862; bvtd. brig.- gen. vols., Apr. 9, 1865, "for gallant services in assault on Ft. Blakely, Ala."; awarded medal of honor, Oct. 31, 1893, for Battle of Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec. 7, 1862 (severely wounded) ; resigned, Aug. 15, 1865. Admitted to bar, 1867; practiced at Danville, 111., from 1867; candidate for Con- gress, 1866, 1880, 1884, for It.-gov., 1872; del. Dem. Nat. Conv., 1872; Dem. nominee for U.S. senator, 1879; U.S. commr. of pensions, 1885-9; mem. 53d Congress (1893-5), 111. at-large; U.S. atty. for Northern Dlst. of 111., 1895-9; mem. U.S. Civil Service Commn. since Dec, 1903, pres. since Jan., 1904. Comdr.-ln-chief G.A.R., 1903-4 (comdr. 111. dept., 1902-3); comdr. 111. Commandery, Mil. Order Loyal Legion. Resi- dence: Chicago. Office: 1314 Connecticut Av., Washington. BIiACX, John Clarke, banker; born Middle- bury, Addison Co., Vt., July 3, 1837; son Daniel and Jean (Lawrence) Black; ed. pub. schools in Vt.; married New York City, Sept. 25, 1875, Ele- nor (jlarke. Arrived in Chicago Mar. 6, 1856; was first employed as bookkeeper and cashier for Ross & Bamber, dry goods, at 141 Lake St., and later with Armour & Co., until 1881. Was one of the organizers and incorporators. Mar. 1883, of the Continental Nat. Bank, of which was for many years pres., and later chmn. board of dirs. ; now dir. Continental & Com- mercial Nat. Bank, Northwestern Safe & Trust Co.; trustee Prussian Nat. Ins. Co., of Stettin, Germany; mem. western board of control of the Audit Co. of New York. Trustee Art Inst, of Chicago, Armour Mission. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Bank- ers', Saddle and Cycle. Recreation: travel. Res- idence: 30 W. Walton PI. Office: 206 S. LaSalle Street. B^ACK, John Donald, lawyer; born Urbana, 111., Sept. 11, 1872; son Gen. John Charles and Adaline L. (Griggs) Black; ed. pub. schools of Danville, HI., and Washington, D.C., Columbian Univ. Law School, Washington, Harvard Law School; married Chicago, Jan. 1, 1902, Margaret Horton Potter (divorced, 1910). Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of 111., 1896; now mem. of law firm of Winston, Payne, Strawn & Shaw. Clubs: Mid-Day, 111. Athletic, Chicago Automo- bile. Residence: III. Athletic Club. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. BIiACX, Bohert A., physician; born Apr. 18, 1879; son Rev. J. A. and Tizah M. (Cannon) Black; prep. edn. Washington Acad., la.; M. D., Northwestern Univ. Med. School, 1904. Engaged in med. practice at Chicago since 1904, making a specialty of the diseases of children; prof. diseases of children, Post-Grad. Med. School, since 1908; attending pediatrician, Chicago Hosp. and Jackson Park Sanitarium. Mem. Assn. Am. Teachers of Diseases of Children, A.M.A., 111. State Med. Soc, Chicago Med. Soc. Office and Residence: Del Prado Hotel. BKACK, Stephen K., sec. Bauer & Black; born Davenport, la.. Mar. 4, 1861; son William and Mary J. (Henlev) Black; ed. pub. schools of Clinton, la.; married Jennie Tickno