Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

Illinois Newspaper Directory and HistoryCharles W. Warner—Born in Montgomery County, Indiana, January 24, 18 57.Died December 3 0, 1923.Educated in public grade and high school at Rossville, Illinois. Learned the printerstrade in the office of the Rossville Enterprise. Taught school for two years. In 1879worked as a printer on the Hoopeston Chronicle. On July 1, 18 82, he assumed themanagement of the Chronicle, and in 1887 he purchased the paper and published it until192 when he was forced to sell because of failing health. Was quite active in civic andpolitical affairs of Hoopeston. Radically opposed to saloons. Married Lillian Clark inDecember, 1883. One daughter. Knights of Pythias, Mason.J. M. Page—Born at Stoughton, Mass., May 20, 1845.Came to Illinois June 1, 1866. Entered the newspaper business 1880 at Jerseyville,when he took over the Jersey County Democrat, of which he is still the editor and publisher.Served as Mayor of Jerseyville four times; chief of police four years; Master inChancery of the Jersey County Circuit Court for 44 years. Married Sarah M. Reamer,1871. One son. A. F. and A. M.; M. W. A.; Elks; K. of P.; K. of H; R. X. A.; G. A. R.;W. R .C; and Eastern Star. Member of the Baptist Church.William G. Dustin—Born June 7, 1850, at Corinth, Vt. Died February 14, 1918,at Dwight, Illinois.The family moved to Illinois when Mr. Dustin was a small boy. Attended schoolat Sycamore, 111. At the age of 13 years he accompanied his father to the scenes of theCivil War. In 1873 he enlisted for U. S. Army service in the Indian wars, received honorabledischarge in 1877. He then learned the printing trade and in 1S89 he was employedin the office of the Dwight Star and Herald for one year. He soon purchased the businessand remained sole proprietor until 190 5 when he sold an interest to A. S. Holbrook.Besides being editor of the Dwight Star and Herald he was editor of the Banner, the officialorgan of the order of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, later serving as Commander-in-Chief,the highest office in that order. He was active in political affairs.Married Miss Katherine Rodgers, December 26, 1878. Four children.W. B. Davis—Born July 10, 186 5 at Lexington, Mo.Came to Illinois in 1875, entering newspaper field as publisher in Mt. Sterling in1886 where he continues publication. Member of the school board for over a period of30 years; postmaster three terms. Married twice. Four children. Presbvterian. Woodman.631