Bio of REILLY, Charles R., Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol III, pg 700-703
CHARLES R. REILLY
Charles R. Reilly, head of one of the leading automobile concerns in
Min­neapolis, the Reilly-Craig Company, was born in Dubuque, Iowa, a son of John
H. and Hanna (Mullin) Reilly. In the acquirement of his early education Mr.
Reilly attended the public schools of Dubuque and after putting his textbooks
aside became identified with the automobile business. He was special
representative for the Moline Automobile Company and later assumed charge of one
of its branches in this city. Prior to that time he was assistant to the vice
president of the Streator Motor Car Company in Streator, Illinois. There is no
phase of the automobile business with which Mr. Reilly is not thoroughly
familiar, for starting in the factory of a large concern he worked his way
through every department until today he is at the head of his own business. The
Reilly-Herz Auto Company was organized in 1915 and is distributors for the new
Maxwell car and the Chalmers car. The company has spacious offices and
salesrooms at the corner of Twelfth street and Harmon place and enjoys an
extensive and ever-increasing patronage. On May 1st the firm name was changed to
Reilly-Craig Company. It not only rep­resents the Maxwell and Chalmers cars in
this state but has the Wisconsin agency and is distributor for the Elgin car
throughout the Northwest. Mr. Reilly has proven himself an able young business
man and his efficiency and resourcefulness augur well for his future success.
Since attaining his majority Mr. Reilly has given his political endorsement to
the republican party and the principles for which it stands. He is interested in
party councils and is well informed on all the leading questions and issues of
the day. His religious faith is that of the Catholic church. Fraternally Mr.
Reilly has attained the third degree in the Knights of Columbus, of which
organization he is conceded to be an exemplary member. For recreation he turns
to outdoor sports and he is particularly fond of golf. He holds membership in
the Interlachen Golf Club, the Minneapolis Golf Club, the Minneapolis Athletic
Club and the Auto­mobile Club. He is likewise connected with the Republican
Club.