SWEAT, Thacher Franklin, commercial agent, Illinois Central R.R.; born, Boston, Jan. 29, 1856; son of Thacher F. and Ellen C. (Bailey) Sweat; educated in public and high schools, Boston; married at Wheaton, Ill, April, 1882, Sidonia Spivak. Began active career upon graduating from Boston High School, in retail grocery business, in Boston; went to Chicago, 1881,and entered service of Illinois, Central R.R. Co., as clerk; appointed contracting agent, Chicago,1886; has been commercial agent of the road in charge of Michigan and Canadian territory, headquarters in Detroit, since 1906. Secretary Riverdale (Ill.) Board of Education, commissioner Riverdale park District, president Riverdale Improvement Association. Republican as to politics; Universalist in religious views. mason (32o), member Oriental Consistory, Medinah Temple Mystic Shrine. Clubs: New Illinois Athletic (Chicago), Transportation and Fellowcraft (Detroit). Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 215 Majestic Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Riverdale, Chicago, Ill.