A brief history of Peoria - University Library

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Peoria, and proved himself a friend by voting that way from the
first. He is a Democrat from choice and principle, and is always
ready to spend time and money for the cause.
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
No. 10.
William Loeffler, No. 2 Nineteenth Place, Chicago, was born in
Bohemia in 1857, January 1, educated in schools of his native coun.ry,
came to Chicago in 1873, and here attended night school, working by
day at the butcher's trade. In 1883 Mr. Loeffler established himself
in the wholesale meat and provision business in Chicago, and has
been very successful in the same. Mr. Loeffler served his ward in
the Citj' Council, and at all times has taken a deep interest in the
success of his party and its candidates.
COMMITTEFMAN-AT-LARGE
No. 11.
John P. Hopkins, 2428 115th street, Chicago; born in Buffalo, N.
y., October 23, 1858; moved to Chicago in 1880: educated in the pub-
lic and private schools and St. Joseph's College of his native city.
Learned the machinists trade. In 1881 he entered the services of
the Pullman Company at Pullman, and rose rapidly in the esteem
and confidence of his emplo^-es, with whom he remained till 1888
when he engaged for himself in business. Eight large stores are
now under the control of his firm. Mr. Hopkins has been no less
successful in the political world, and his influence is and for years
has been potent in Chicago, Illinois and National politics. He was
elected Mayor of Chicago in the fall of 1893, after the dea- h of Hon.
Carter Harrison. Mr. Hopkins is a popular member of several so-
cial and political organizations and for years has represented his
district in State and National gatherings.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
No !:.
James B. Ricks, of Taylorville. was born December 23, 1852, in
Christian county, 111., and has ever since re-ided there. Educated
in common school with three years at Illinois Wesley an University.
Married December 23, 1872. Admitted to the bar June, 1874. Prac-
ticed continuously at Taylorsville since. Was in government ser-
vice in Pension Bureau under Gen. Jno. C. Black, three years,
1885-8.
Mayor of Taylorville 1889 and 18>0. Delegate to National Convention,
1892. State Central Committeeman 1894 to present. All
his people bearing his name are democrats. His father was John B.
R^cks, who was a democrat and well known throughout the State.
He is for 16 to 1 and was one of those who favored call of June Convention
last 3'ear.
THIRTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
No. l.*J.
William B. Brinton, of Tuscola, who represents the Thirteenth