Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

Illinois Newspaper Directory and HistoryC. M. Tinney—Born in Marion, Indiana, November 11, 18 SO.He came to Pekin, Illinois, with his parents when nine years old. He attendedpublic schools and later studied law and was admitted to the bar and started practicingat Virginia, Illinois, in 1874. He purchased the Virginia Gazette in 18 80 and continuedas editor and publisher for 2 5 years. Joined the Illinois Press Association when thelate Hon. E. A. Snively was president and Joe Page, secretary. He was twice electedpresident of the I. P. A. and was a delegate to the National Editorial Association threedifferent times, hie was active in State political affairs. Served as postmaster of Virginiafrom 1898 to 1902. Married Miss Anna E. Craft of Virginia in November, 1886.Now living in Springfield, Illinois.Charles Boeschenstun—Born at Highland, Illinois, October 27, 1864.He attended school at Highland and at Washington University, Saint Louis,Missouri. At the age of fifteen he owned a printing press on which he did many smalljobs. On August 20, 1881, he bought the Highland Herald and in January, 1883, heacquired the Edwardsville Intelligencer and merged the Herald with the Intelligencer.Under his ownership he made this old paper one of the most influential in southern Illinois.In 1907 he began publishing the Intelligencer as a daily. He installed the first linotypemachine in Madison County at the Intelligencer office. He remained the active headof Intelligencer until 1917 when he became president of the Edwardsville National Bankand Trust Company. He is active in state political affairs. Served as mayor of Edwardsvillein 1887-89. In 1912 he became Democratic National Committeeman from Illinoisand served in that capacity until 1924. Married Miss Bertha Whitbread of Edwardsville,November 10, 1892. Three children.M. F. Walsh—Born Jan. 17, 1867, on a farm near Harvard, Illinois.Entered the newspaper business as an apprentice printer in 18 84 at one dollar perweek. Became editor and owner of the Harvard Herald in the fall of 18 87 and hasmaintained that position continuously since that time. Postmaster 16 years. Civil servicecommissioner five years. Served as Director of the Department of Registration and Educationin the cabinet of Gov. Louis L. Emmerson. Married Mary Groesbeck, 1900. Nochildren.Arthur C. Bentley—Born near Griggsville, Jan. 12, 1860. Died May 9, 1906.Taught school and read law as a young man. Admitted to the bar in 18 82. WithD. E. Donley, established the Baylis Guide, 1890. In 1895, with C. W. Caughlan, purchasedthe Pittsfield Pike County Banner, changing the name to the Pike Countv Times,by which name it is still known. Master in Chancery of the Pike County circuit court1893-1905; secretary of the State Democratic committee, 1897-9S. Married Laura Grime,1901, who with her two sons, survives him.623