The story of StreatorBeing an account of the growth of its institutions civic, social and industrial, with special reference to its manufacturing and business interests; together with an outline of its early history and life sketches of some of its leading citizens . presi-dent and princi])al stockholder. The vice-president is his son. Mr. T. C. Ames,who is on the ground and participates activelyin the business; and the .secretary-treasurer isS\y. 11. 1>. Manley, the responsible office man- ager, who has been with the conipanv since 1 s;»2. With the passing- of the years the growingbusiness
The story of StreatorBeing an account of the growth of its institutions civic, social and industrial, with special reference to its manufacturing and business interests; together with an outline of its early history and life sketches of some of its leading citizens . presi-dent and princi])al stockholder. The vice-president is his son. Mr. T. C. Ames,who is on the ground and participates activelyin the business; and the .secretary-treasurer isS\y. 11. 1>. Manley, the responsible office man- ager, who has been with the conipanv since 1 s;»2. With the passing- of the years the growingbusiness of the J. C. Ames Lumber Companywill continue to jiress more heavily on the shoul-ilers of I. C. Ames, or Carlos, as he is moiefamiliarly known to the companions of hisyouth. But the are broad andbrawny, and eipuil to any burden, as the pass-ing years bring poise and maturity of .judg-ment. Young Mr. Ames is widely traveled andhas had an unusual range of experience. He hasseen government service autl has participatedin the great work of the century—the buildingof the Pananui Canal. Having ])assed a youthof stirring adventure, he has returned to the(dd home, married, and has yoked his back tothe busiiuss load which his elders must soonlav Harrv L. Manley. Clark Studio He is daily immersed in the business detailof the Ames lumber business, and is in activeand i)ersonal charge of the yards. He has alsotaken hold of city affairs, and has a workinginterest in its upbuilding. He is a member ofthe Civil Service Commission controlling the po-lice and firemen of the city, a member of thebuilding committee for the new Elks building,and a promoter of athletic sports, base ball,district fair, etc., everything that goes to makethiuiis livelv in Streator. 112 THK STOKV OP STHKATOH. THE PLUMB HOUSE The Plumb House is the ohlost of Streatorshostelries, and one of the most widely was built in 1882 by a group of public spir-ited citizens for the purpose of siviuii
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