J. H. CUNNINGHAM, druggist, Easton; was born in 1844, in Louisiana; in 1854, he came to Mason Co., Ill., and engaged in teaching school a few years prior to 1874, when he began in the drug business at Topeka, Ill; in about six months he sold out and came to Easton, Ill., where he engaged in the same business, in addition to which he has added hardware, books and stationery;; he is having a good trade, and his honesty and uprightness, together with his work and the benevolent enterprises of his county, and interest in literature, which he prides himself in, will win him friends and prosperity. He was married, in 1874, to Anna Walker, daughter of John Walker, a farmer of Havana Township. ISAAC W. DEPUE, farmer; P. O. Easton; was born in New Jersey in 1847; in early life, he emigrated, with his parents, to Pennsylvania, and from that State to Illinois in 1853, settling on Sec. 23 of this township. He was married, in 1866, to Rebecca Jones, who died in 1878. He has two children- —a son named Corydon, born in 1876, and a daughter named Lula, born in 1871. He is now serving the people of the township in the capacity of Justice of the Peace. He is proprietor of the Easton House, in the village of Easton, and also cultivates his farm of 120 acres on Sec. 23, which is in a fair state of cultivation, and worth about $30 per acre. CHARLES W. HOUGHTON, physician and surgeon, Easton; was born in Menard Co., in what is known as Rock Creek Precinct, in 1836, and came to this county in 1854, and finished reading medicine with Dr. Mastick, with whom, after finishing his medical course, he entered into partnership in the practice of medicine near where the village of Kilbourne is located. This partnership continued until 1860, when it was dissolved, and Dr. Houghton moved to the town of Bath in this county. In August of the following year, he relinquished his lucrative and extending practice, and raised a company for the war, which was mustered into the service as Company D, 85th I. V. I. He continued with the company as its commander through all the campaigns and battles in which it was engaged, until 1864, when he resigned his commission and returned to Bath and to his practice, which he continued for five years; he then moved to Newmanville, Cass Co. On the completion of the I., B. & W. Railroad, he returned to Mason Co., in 1873, and took up his residence at the new village of Easton, on/ that line, building the first residence in the place; here he has continued until the present time, and enjoys an extensive practice. The Doctor was married, in 1856, to Miss Mary F. Mitchell, a step daughter of J. G. Conover, one of the early and prominent pioneers of Illinois and of this coun'y. They have had two children-a son named Corry F., who died in 1876, aged 17, and a daughter-Eva, born in 1865. AMOS HEATER, farmer; P. O. Havana; is a son of Jacob Heater, of Pennsylvania; born in 1790, and died in 1863; was a farmer, and married Elizabeth Gulden; she was born in 1793, and died in 1866. The subject of this sketch was born in 1818, in Berks Co., Penn.; in 1842, he moved to Mason Co., Ill., and engaged in farming for two years, and then worked on a steamboat on the Mississippi River for one year. In 1846, he was married to Rebecca Bailer, daughter of Philip Bailer; she was born in 1827, in Pennsylvania, and came to Illinois in 1845. After marriage, they rented for four years, and, by frugally saving their means, together with the little talent (50 cents) which they began with, they were then enabled to purchase a piece of land which now contains 200 acres; it was then raw prairie, but now has become one of fine quality, and of good improvement. Mr. Heater makes a specialty of raising hedge-plants, and has on hand thousands of fine quality; they have had eleven children, the living are Augustus, Jennie, Ninnetta, Catharine, Jacob, Fannie, Perry, Adelbert; three are dead. Mr. Heater has held offices of Constable and School Director and Treasurer. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church, also all the family belong; he has also been Superintendent of Sabbath schools and taught classes. JOHN LANDWER, farmer; P. O. Biggs Station; is a son of Harman Landwer and Mary (Spode) Landwer; he was of Germany, and died 1835; she was a daughter of John Spode of Hanover, Germany; she died about 1830; they had ten children, three survive. The subject of this sketch was born Jan. 9, 1829, in Hanover, Germany. In 1849, he engaged in carpentering in connection with farming; he then came to Illinois, and engaged in farming for Henry Cramer, one year; he then rented of D. Strube near Matanzas, for four years; he then joined his little resource thus gained with the improved talent (45c.) which was his only treasure at his landing, and bought 80 acres, a part of the present farm of 700 acres, and has made it one of beauty and fine quality. He was married, Aug. 18, 1854, to Catherine Busch, daughter of Henry Busch, of Hanover, Germany. She was one of five children, and was born Dec. 3, 1872. Their marriage blessed them with three children, all living-Mary, married to R. Keest, now living in Bath Township, Harmon, living at home, Anna, living at home. They are members of the Lutheran Church. PETER MORGENSTERN, farmer; P. O. Havana; is a son of Peter Morgenstern of Europe, who came to Pennsylvania in 1847, and in 1850, to Illinois; he died in 1878. The subject of this sketch was born Sept. 15, 1828, on a farm in Europe, and came with his father, as stated; he remained at home until 1851, when he was married to Caroline Louvine, daughter of a noted shoemaker of Germany; she was born in 1831, and came to Illinois in 1850. They settled on a farm of 140 acres, in Sherman Township, and remained there until 1865, when they moved to the present farm of 160 acres, which they have improved and made one of value; they have added to this until now they own 1,175 acres attained mostly by their own management. He has held offices of schools, and is at present Director; he and wife belong to the Albright Church, in which he has held office of Class-Reader and Superintendent of Sabbath schools, and is now teacher of a Bible class in the same. Nine children were the fruits of this happy marriage, living are-Caroline, Lucinda, Lizzie, Emma, Anna, Sammy, Charlie, Henry, (infant dead). DANIEL MARTZ, farmer; P. O. Topeka; is the oldest son of Abraham Martz, who was a shoemaker by trade and died about 1856. The subject of this sketch was born in 1811, in Pennsylvania; when 16, he began mining, and, at the age of 24, he was selected as "boss" of the company. He opened several important mines in Pennsylvania and was very successful in his management, not even losing a single man under his orders; he continued this business until 1861, when he came to Mason Co., Ill., and settled on the present farm of 120 acres, attained entirely by his own management. It is probably worth $35 per acre. He was married, in 1833, in Columbia Co., Penn., to Elizabeth Henninger, daughter of Frederick Henninger, of Pennsylvania; they had eleven children, five living, six dead; the living are Sarah, Lavina (has taught school and married John Allen, of Fulton Co.; is now living in Ipava; is a druggist); Emma E. (married R. B. Leonard, of Mason Co.); Ellen, Charles (living in Topeka.) SUSAN TROUT, farmer; P. O. Topeka; is a daughter of Elias Musselman, of Pennsylvania; he was a farmer and came to Illinois about 1847 and died in 1859; her mother's maiden name was Messinger, of Pennsylvania; she died in 1864; they were both members of the Lutheran Church of Pennsylvania, and had a family of ten children, four of whom survive. The subject of this sketch was born Jan. 2, 1820, in Pennsylvania, and came to Illinois in 1847. In 1849, was married to William Trout, son of George Trout, of Pennsylvania; after marriage, they settled near Havana until 1861, when they moved to Forest City Township (then Mason Plains); one year afterward moved to the present farm of 280 acres, attained entirely by their own labor and management; Mr. Trout died Aug. 31, 1873; he was a member of the Lutheran Church of Erie Co., Penn; they had five children-George (he married Carrie Morgenstern, of Mason Co., daughter of Peter Morgenstern whose sketch appears elsewhere), Israel, Aaron; and two are dead-William and an infant. ERRATA. On page 203, instead of Col. Rogers as first Postmaster in Salem, should be John McNamar, first Postmaster, who was succeeded by Abraham Lincoln, who retained the office until he removed to Springfield. On page 308, instead of "The Menard County Axis was established with C. Clay as editor and publisher," read, was established by H. L. Clay, who was succeeded by C. Clay. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. MENARD COUNTY. PETERSBURG. Albers, H. B., Dealer in and Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes. A fine assortment of Ladies' and Misses' Shoes in all sizes on hand; also Boots and Shoes of his own Manufacture, for Men and Boys. The only exclusive Boot and Shoe House in Menard County. Antle, F. P., Dr., Physician and Sur geon. Bale & Co., Manufacturers and Deal ers in Drain Tiles of every description. Office at Woolen Factory. Bale, F. V., Proprietor of the Salem Flouring-Mill, which is now in a flourishing condition. Bale, Hardin & Son, Manufacturers and Dealers in Cloths, Cassimeres, Doeskins, Satinets, Jeans, Tweeds, Flannels, Blankets, Fancy and Plain Stocking Yarn, etc., etc., West street, one-half mile south of Court House. Bishop, Robert, Manufacturer and Importer of Guns, Pistols, Rifles, Bowie-Knives and Sporting Apparatus in all its branches. All kinds of repairing done at the shortest notice. South side Square. Blane, S. H., Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Office on north side Square. Bone, D. M., Dealer in Furniture, Wall Paper, Coffins and Caskets. Bowen, J. H., Dealers in Staple and Brahm & Greene, Bankers. Cain & Parks, Editors of the Peters burg Observer and Job Printers. Clark, N. & L. B., Proprietors of the Clark House, formerly the Elmo, northeast corner Square. First-class accommodations. Cook, J. W., Practicing Physician and Surgeon. Deerwester, S., Wagon and Carriage Manufacturing, Blacksmithing, and General Job Work. Elliott, C. E., Practicing Physician. Collec tions made and promptly remitted. Hatfield, C. L., Dealer in Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Stucco, Lime, Hair, Cement, etc., etc. Hofing, J.. Proprietor of the Menard Masters, Hardin W., Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancery; State's Attorney for Menard County. Mick & Knoles, Proprietors and Editors of the Petersburg Democrat. Job Work done on short notice and at low rates. Morris, E. M., Wagon Manufacturer; also Blacksmithing and General Job Work. North Main street. Masters & Rankin, Dealers in Lumber, Lime, Lath, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Hair, Stucco, Cement, etc., etc. Office and Yard, corner Main and Cherry. Montgomery, B. F., Stock Dealer. McNeely, T. W., Hon., Attorney at Law. McDougall & Stith, Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Glassware, Queensware, Woodenware, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Tobacco, etc., etc. Morris, D. T., Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Combs, Brushes, etc., etc.; also Wholesale Dealer in Case Collars. Newcomer, J. W., Practicing Phy ⚫sician. Rainey, P., Miller and Grain Dealer. Richter, J. F., Importer and Dealer in Italian and American Marble, also Scotch and American Granite Monuments. Prepared to turn out as fine work as any in Central Illinois. Shop and Yard near northeast corner of Square. Stewart & Truckenmiller, Dealers in Pure Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, Toilet and Fancy Articles, Choice Wines and Liquors for medicinal use, and all Druggists' Sundries, Fine Imported and Domestic Cigars. Physicians' Prescriptions carefully prepared. West side Square. Stoker, A. W., Foundry, General Machine Shop and Job Work. Shephard & Rutledge, Livery and Feed Stable. First-class Rigs at reasonable rates. Stevens, R. N., Attorney at Law and Master in Chancery. White, William M., Contractor and Builder. Waring, W. C., Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Trunks and Valises, also Groceries, Glass and Queensware, Wood and Willow Ware. Young, Arthur, Justice of the Peace and Insurance Agent, Representing the Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool, England. TALLULA. Bell Bros., Dealers in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, etc., etc. I inkel, J. A., Manufacturers and Dealer in Furniture and Undertaking, also Wall Paper. Metcalf, E. T., Dr., Practicing Physician. Robertson, C. M., Dr., Physician and Surgeon. Spears, J. Q., Merchant and Grain Dealer. Sa dford, G. H., Dr., Physician and Surgeon. Thrapp, F. S., Dealer in Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals, Perfumery, Soaps, Combs and Brushes, Trusses, Supporters, Braces and Toilet Articles, Books, Stationery, etc., etc. Thacher, C. B., Capt., Justice of the Peace. Thrapp, R. B., Proprietor of the Tal lula Nursery. Complete assortment of Fruit, Shade and Ornamental Trees, Evergreens, Roses, etc., etc., with a fine assortment of Small Fruit. Wathen, J. F., Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Fancy Goods, also Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, Glassware and Confectioneries. Wathen Hotel, J. F. Wathen, Proprietor. New house, newly furnished; First-class accommodations expressly for transient trade. ATHENS. Clark, C., Manufacturer of Brick and Tiling. Large quantity of the best quality constantly on hand. All sizes of Tile from 3 to 7 inch. Hurt, J. A., Capt., Proprietor Hotel and Boarding-house. Hargrave, M. T., M. D., Dealer in Hall, C., General Merchant. Window Curtains, Pure Wines and sician. CREENVIEW. Alkire, J. D., Banker. Petrie, John A., Dealer in Hardware, Petrie, David A., Dealer in Lum- Rule, H. K., Merchant, and Dealer in SWEETWATER. Alkire, D. H., Merchant. Deal, John H., Miller. Roberts, William F., Dr., Dealer in Boots and Shoes. |