Historical encyclopedia of Illinois . property constitutesone of the most delightful homes and profitableagricultural enterprises in Schuyler owner is a man of firm but progressiveideas, a conscientious student of the best waysof tanning and the most enlightened ways ofliving, and the possessor of practical and com-mon sense ideas upon subjects engaging the pop-ular attention. Mr. and Mis. Lawler have had eight chil-dren, thr if whom died in infancy. Of those living. Lou M. was born November 2, 1888;Dorothy <;.. was born September 6, 1S91 ; Flor-ence C, was born May 20, 1893; Ber
Historical encyclopedia of Illinois . property constitutesone of the most delightful homes and profitableagricultural enterprises in Schuyler owner is a man of firm but progressiveideas, a conscientious student of the best waysof tanning and the most enlightened ways ofliving, and the possessor of practical and com-mon sense ideas upon subjects engaging the pop-ular attention. Mr. and Mis. Lawler have had eight chil-dren, thr if whom died in infancy. Of those living. Lou M. was born November 2, 1888;Dorothy <;.. was born September 6, 1S91 ; Flor-ence C, was born May 20, 1893; Bernice wasborn April 19, 1897; and Ernest was born August21). 1902. In polities Mr. Lawler is a in local matters he is broad enough tosometimes recognize the limitations of the Dem-ocratic ticket. He enjoys social prominence inmarked degree, is popular with all classes, andis an honored member of the Independent Or-der of Odd Fellows. LAWLER. Robert A.—The advantage of hon-est business principles, unswerving devotion to. HISTORY OF SCHUYLER COUNTY. 863 the best tenets of a necessary and importantoccupation, and appreciation of the courtesy, con-sideration and tactfulness which unfailingly am-plifies and dignifies human endeavor, are factorsemphasized in the enterprise of J. W. Lickey &Company, funeral directors of the city of Rush-ville. This firm has been in existence since 18!)S,and in 1002 its working force was augmented byRobert A. Lawler, to whose far sighteduess,progression and unremitting industry and goodjudgment is due a large share of its merited suc-cess. Robert Alexander Lawler was born on a farmin Woodstock Township, Schuyler County, 111.,December 22. 1877, and is the youngest of thefour sons and one daughter of Washington Lilly (Burnside) Lawler, the former ofwhom was an early settler, and the latter a na-tive of Schuyler County. Washington M. Law-ler, who in early life was a farmer and cooperand, in later life, a farmer, is given attentionelsew
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