Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Speicher, Amandas S 
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Author: Genealogical and Biographical Record of Will County

AMANDAS S. SPEICHER, a leading businessman of Plainfield, was born in Berks 
County, Pa., December 23, 1859. When he was eight years of age his parents 
settled on a farm and there his youthful years were passed, his education 
being obtained in neighboring schools. In 1881 he started out for himself and, 
coming to Plainfield, worked by the month on a farm near the village. He saved 
$350, and with this for a start he married and established his home in 
Plainfield. He rented a farm adjoining the city limits, and for four years 
superintended its ninety-five acres. At first he was prospered, but finally a 
disastrous fire caused a loss of $1,900 in grain and property. Meantime he had 
started a dray and teaming business in town, and after the fire he returned to 
the village, where he opened a coal yard. This he conducted for two and one-
half years, in connection with his teaming. On selling the coal business he 
opened a livery, which he has since conducted. At the same time he began to 
sell buggies and other vehicles, a line of work that he has since continued, 
having built up the leading business of its kind in the town. In 1898 he added 
implements and binders to his stock in trade. During the summer of 1899 fire 
again caused a heavy loss, but he immediately rented new quarters and has 
since been prospered. Teaming, the livery business, and the sale of buggies 
and implements, engross his attention and keep him constantly occupied. Being 
strictly honest in all of his dealings he has gained the respect and 
confidence of other business men. Notwithstanding the misfortunes by fire with 
which he has met, he has never allowed himself to become discouraged, but has 
pressed forward with renewed energy, and has now placed his affairs upon a 
sound financial basis, with every prospect for future success. In politics Mr. 
Speicher is a Republican and takes a lively interest in local affairs. He has 
never sought office and has never held any local position except that of 
policeman. Fraternally he is connected with the Modern Woodmen of America and 
Plainfield Lodge No. 536, A. F. & A. M. January 19, 1886, he married Miss 
Adaline Neiswender, of Plainfield, and they now have three children, William 
Guy, Paul and Louella.

Additional Comments:
Genealogical and Biographical Record of Will County Illinois Containing 
Biographies of Well Known Citizens of the Past and Present, Biographical 
Publishing Company, Chicago, 1900

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