History of Lee County, Illinois - Bushnell Historical Society

HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 37
On the 22d of February, 1890, Mr. Ascheiibrenner was united in
marriage to jVIiss Malinda S. Frost, who was born in Bradford
township, February 11, 1867. Slie is a daughter of Captain William
S. and Sophia E. (Shaw) Frost, the former a native of Maine,
and the latter of Niles, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Aschenbreuuer
have three children: Delia E., who was born June 11, 1893, and
who is a talented musician; Marian E., born August 16, 1898; and
Andrew Reinhart Frost, born June 4, 1903.
Mr. Aschenbrenner is well known in fraternal circles, holding
membership in the Masonic lodge and chapter at Amboy and the
Elks at Dixon, being affiliated also with the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. He gives
Ms political allegiance to the republican party and served for
fifteen years as township clerk. He is now in the twentieth year
of his able service as school director and the cause of education
finds in him an earnest supporter. He was a member of the board
of review for the year 1912. He is receiver for the Nortliern
Illinois Electric Railway of which company he is also secretary.
It is likewise interesting to note that he ran the first car over the
line. In Bradford township, where he has spent his entire life,
he is widely and favorably known, having gained recognition as
a substantial farmer and a useful citizen.
CHARLES F. PRESTON.
One of the foremost and best known lawyers in Lee county is
Charles F. Preston, who has practiced his profession in Paw Paw
for thirty years, or since 1883. During that time he has been con-
nected with much important litigation and has successfully estab-
lished a reputation for high professional efficiency. He is equally
at ease before the court or jury and sets forth his point in such a
clear, concise and logical manner as to make it understandable not
only for men of his profession but for practically every lay mind.
He has, therefore, succeeded in winning a good many cases by presenting
his views in a manner so clear that every member of the
jury understood his point. INIoreover, Mr. Preston enjoys not only
high prestige as a lawyer but is well known in local public life, in
which he has actively participated largely to the benefit of the
general interests.