From collection Candidates
In 1916 Mattie G. Squires campaigned as a candidate of the Prohibition Party for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. She lost, receiving 26,129 votes (0.41%). Candidates affiliated with many parties ran candidates as there were three positions to fill. The Prohibition Party endorsed Squires along with Sarah S. Sheen and Luceba E. Minor. None of these women won the office. Mattie was the daughter of a physician and was married to Fred D. Squires. They had two children.
