At the age of eighteen years young Bailey took a position in a produce and commission house at East Saginaw, Mich., also having an interest in the establishment. After six months experience he sold out, and returning to Peoria took a position with Fred S. Tucker, in the furniture business. We next find him assistant book-keeper in the loan office of Bourland & Bailey. For the past two years he has been in charge of his father’s farm work, and from the amount of stock in which he is interested might well be denominated a stock farmer. He is a Republican, ever ready to cast his vote for the principles which he believes demanded by the interests of the nation. Intelligent and of manly character, he is looked upon with esteem and gives promise of winning a high reputation in business and social circles as he advances to a riper age.

An important step in the life of a young man is his choice of a companion, and it is a pleasure to the friends of Mr. Bailey to know that his has been a fortunate one. He won for his wife Miss Mary Dennison Culver, who was born in Peoria, March 13, 1866, and became the wife of our subject September 1, 1885. She is a daughter of Edwin D. and Martha A. (Dennison) Culver, natives of the State of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey have two interesting children --- Louise and Martha. Mr. Bailey is a member of the Congregational Church.