Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Mill, Augustus Josiah 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Mill, Augustus Josiah – The increase in the use of bottled goods has given 
birth to a number of concerns of merits which engage in the production of 
beverages to meet the growing demand.  One of the men whose product has met 
with a deserved appreciation from the public is Augustus Josiah Mill of 
Braceville, Ill.  Mr. Mill was born at Braceville, Ill., June 8, 1871, a son 
of Jesse and Catherine (Penny) Mill, natives of England.

Augustus Josiah Mill was educated in the schools of Braceville and those of 
Coal City.  After completing his educational training, Mr. Mill learned the 
butchering trade at Coal City and worked at it for a time.  He then spent 
twelve years in the coal mines, when in 1905 he came to Braceville and 
established his present business, now being the leading bottler of Grundy 
County, his principal product being soda.  In 1896 Mr. Mill married Elizabeth 
Robinson, who was born in England.  They have four children:  Arthur, 
Clifford, Leona, and LeRoy.  The Methodist Church holds his membership and 
benefits from his earnest, liberal support.  A Republican, he has served as a 
trustee for Coal City for four years and was a most efficient man in that 
office.  Fraternally he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America of 
Braceville, and the Knights of Pythias of Coal City.  The progress made by Mr. 
Mill proves that nothing is impossible to the energetic, ambitious American 
who knows how to work and save.  Not only has he achieved material prosperity, 
but he has gained the confidence and good will of his fellow townsmen and is a 
man highly respected by all who know him.

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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