700 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY children, as follows : C. E., the subject of this sketch ; J. R., deceased ; Harry C., lives in Salem ; Etta, married John Faust, lives at Struthers, Ohio; Anna, married Thomas Reynolds, lives at Struthers, Ohio; and Oscar, lives at Woodlawn, Pa. C. E. Sweney attended the schools of Salem and when a young man entered the employ of J. Woodruff & Son. At an early age he became interested in the stove manufacturing business and since 1887 has been connected with the Victor Stove Company, having served as superintendent of the concern since 1902. On Sept. 24, 1891, Mr. Sweney was married to Miss Effie Florence Wharton, of Salem, the daughter of D. H. and Marietta (Hartzell) Wharton, both deceased. Mr. Wharton, a Civil War veteran, died in 1916, and his wife died in 1921. To Mr. and Mrs. Sweney three children were born : Mrs. Mary I. Middleton, lives at Canton, Ohio ; Nora May. married Thomas Deafenbaugh, lives in Salem, and they have three sons, Dale, Gordon and Charles ; and Raymond C., lives at home. Mr. Sweney is a Republican and has served as a member and as president of the city council for four years. He is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and belongs to the Kiwanis club. He has always been an energetic and industrious man and a highly esteemed citizen. Dr. J. S. Gallagher, physician and surgeon of Salem, who has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession here since 1907, is a highly esteemed citizen of Columbiana County. He was born at Fairview, W. Va., June 6, 1860, a son of David and Sarah Ann (Tobin) Gallagher. David Gallagher was born at Fairview, W. Va., and engaged in farming and stock raising during his life. He died at the age of 79 years. His wife, a native of Ohio, died in 1870. They had four children : Ruth, died at the age of 23 years ; J. S., the subject of this sketch ; Allison. lives at Swedesville, Ohio ; and one child died in infancy. Dr. J. S. Gallagher obtained his early education in the public schools and then entered the medical school of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, from which he received his degree in 1887. He practiced his profession at Beloit, Ohio, for seven years, spent one year in Macedonia, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 701 Ohio, and in 1907 removed to his present location. He has an excellent practice and is known as a thoroughly capable man in his profession. On June 20, 1888, Dr. Gallagher was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Brown, the daughter of John and Jane Brown. Mr. Brown, who lives retired with Dr. and Mrs. Gallagher, is a veteran of the Civil War. His wife is deceased. Dr. and Mrs. Gallagher have four children: Byron, lives at Myron, Ohio ; Ruth, married Raymond Ingram, lives at Salem ; Roscoe, lives in Pittsburgh ; and Esther, married Chester Smith, lives in Pittsburgh. Politically, Dr. Gallagher is a Democrat. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Elks Lodge. L. Tomlinson, of Salem, is esteemed throughout the community as a prominent and successful business man. He was born in Harrison County, Ohio, June 13, 1860, and is the son of Comley and Esther (Negus) Tomlinson. Comley Tomlinson was born in Ohio, in 1823, his parents having removed here from Pennsylvania at an early date. He was an extensive farmer and stockman and in 1874 settled on a farm south of Salem. He served as a member of the school board and as township assessor of Butler Township. He died in 1901, and his wife, a native of Columbiana County, died in 1892. They were the parents of five children: L., the subject of this sketch ; Mary Emma, died in infancy ; Minerva, married W. A. Hawley, lives in Salem ; Oliver N., lives in California ; and Sarah, married A. D. Woolman, of Long Beach, Cal. L. Tomlinson attended the district schools of Jefferson County and Damascus Academy. He taught school in Butler and Perry Townships for eight terms, after which he was employed by W. G. Faucett, a merchant of Salem. In 1889 in partnership with his brother-in-law, J. W. Lease, he established a grocery business in Salem, which he and his son now own. It is one of the high grade business houses of the city and deals in staple and fancy groceries, as well as meats. They are also extensive dealers in feed and flour. On May 28, 1890, Mr. Tomlinson was married to Miss Miriam B. Lease, of Salem, the daughter of Edwin A. and Mary B. (Whinnery) 702 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Lease. Mr. Lease is deceased and his wife resides in Salem. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson as follows : Mary E., married Norman Dow, lives in Salem, and they have three children, Miriam, Marjorie and Esther ; Edwin A., lives in New York City, where he is connected with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, is a World War veteran ; William W., lives in Cleveland, is a World War veteran, married Miss Rebecca Scott, and they have a daughter, Jane ; Esther N., married Martin H. Parkinson, Jr., lives in Philadelphia, where he is auditor of the Day & Zimmerman Company ; and C. Frederie, married Miss Bertha Brumenshenkel, of Willoughly, Ohio. He is a partner in his father's business. Politically Mr. Tomlinson is a Republican. He served as first president of the Chamber of Commerce of Salem, and as a member of the city council for several terms. He holds membership in the Friends Church and the Masonic Lodge. Dr. Guy Ewing Byers, of Salem, ranks among the capable young physicians and surgeons of Columbiana County. He was born at Gordon, Ohio, in Darke County, Sept. 29, 1891, and is the son of Dr. P. W. and Laura (Gilfillan) Byers. Dr. P. W. Byers is a native of Darke County, Ohio, as is his wife. He was educated at Ohio Northern University and has practiced medicine at Arcanum, Ohio, for 30 years. He is president of the Darke County Medical Society, a director of the Farmers National Bank and a member of the school board. To Doctor and Mrs. Byers three children were born : Guy Ewing, the subject of this sketch ; one child died in infancy ; and Margaret F., married David Bartlebaugh, lives in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Guy Ewing Byers received his early education at Salem and was graduated from Ohio State University with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then entered the Medical School of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, from which he was graduated in 1918. His interne work was done at Lakeside and Huron Road hospitals, Cleveland, and he was later connected with the staff of Roosevelt Hospital, New York City.. During 1919 and 1920 he was medical director of Alexander Hamilton Rice expedition and exploration of Amazon and Rio Negro valleys in South America, meeting unusual experiences among aborigines of the tropical jungles. Since 1921 Doctor Byers has practiced his profession in Salem and has met with marked success. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 703 Doctor Byers was married June 21, 1924, to Miss Mary Lillian Bass, of Macon, Ga., the daughter of Julian and Mary Bass, both deceased. Mrs. Byers was graduated from Wesleyan College, Macon, and from Washington College of Law. She was admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia in 1923. Her grandfather, William Bass, was president of Wesleyan College for 25 years and her marriage ceremony was performed by President Quillan, of that university. To this marriage one child, Mary Jeffreys, was born Sept. 14, 1925. In politics Doctor Byers is identified with the Democratic party. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the Chi Phi fraternity of Ohio State University, and the Alpha Xi chapter of Alpha Kappa Kappa of Western Reserve University. Both he and his wife have a wide acquaintance throughout Columbiana County and many friends. Joseph Franklin Sheehan is among the highly esteemed and widely known citizens of Salem, where he has been connected with the Deming Manufacturing Company for 30 years. He was born in Butler Township, Columbiana County, May 26, 1874, the son of John H. and Elizabeth (Carle) Sheehan. John H. Sheehan was born near Warren, Ohio, in 1843. He was about 12 years of age when his parents settled in Salem, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a stationary engineer. Mr. Sheehan died in 1915 and his wife, a native of Butler Township, Columbiana County, died Feb. 11, 1903. She was born Nov. 9, 1845, the daughter of Joseph Franklin Carle, one of the earliest settlers of Butler Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan the following children were born : Marion R., Mary L., Alice, Clyde, Edgar, Laura, and Ross, all deceased ; H. W., lives at Steubenville, Ohio ; Elmer, lives at Toledo, Ohio ; Joseph Frankiln, the subject of this sketch ; Adelbert, lives at Salem ; John Wallace, lives at Salem, and Sarah Elizabeth, married Roy B. Gaskill, lives at Toledo, Ohio. Joseph Franklin Sheehan received his education in the public schools of Willow Vale, District No. 1, and when 16 years of age entered the employ of the Buckeye Engine Company, with whom he remained for 6 years. He has since been identified with the Deming Manufacturing Company and in 1914 was appointed foreman of the Tri-Plex Pump department. 704 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY On May 22, 1901, Mr. Sheehan was married to Miss Bertha Etzrodt, a native of Pennsylvania, born April 27, 1877. She died July 2, 1922, and is buried in Hope Cemetery, Salem. Mr. Sheehan is an independent voter. Frank E. Albrecht, a former mayor of Lisbon, Ohio, is recognized as one of the representative citizens of Columbiana County. He was born near Elyria, in Lorain County, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1880, and is the son of Herman and Emma (Berg) Albrecht. Herman Albrecht, deceased, was a farmer of Lorain County, Ohio. His wife died July 6, 1925. Frank E. Albrecht attended the public and high schools of Elyria and Oberlin Business College. Since 1907 he has been employed by the Y. & 0. Railroad as a chief engineer in their power plants, and is now in charge of the Power Point plant. Mr. Albrecht was elected mayor of Lisbon in 1923 and served for a term of two years. On Oct. 6, 1904, Mr. Albrecht was married to Miss Margaret Koch, of New Brighton, Pa. They have six children: Twillah, attends Oberlin Business College ; Emily, attending normal school; Otto, a fireman at the Y. & 0. Power Plant, at Power Point ; Arthur, Esther, a student and Ruth, at home. Mr. Albrecht is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. William C. Windle is a veteran of the World War and ranks among the successful young business men of Salem, where he is president of the J. H. Lease Drug Company. He was born in this city, Sept. 1, 1892, and is the son of Frank W. and Annette Jane (Fults) Windle. Frank W. Windle, a highly esteemed resident of Salem, is a native of Columbiana County and the son of Caleb Windle, who settled here many years ago, and who served during the Civil War. F. W. Windle has spent practically his entire life in Salem and is identified with the Mullins Body Corporation. Mr. and Mrs. Windle have two children : Lydia Myrtle, lives in Salem; and W. C., the subject of this sketch. W. C. Windle received his early education in the public schools of HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 705 Salem and is a graduate of the school of pharmacy, Western Reserve University, Cleveland. Since September, 1919, he has been interested in the drug business and is president of the J. H. Lease Drug Company. The other officers are: H. W. Reynard, vice president ; and C. W. Kaminsky, secretary, treasurer and general manager. In June, 1917, Mr. Windle volunteered for service during the World War and served overseas for 13 months as a member of the 327th Machine Gun Battalion. Mr. Windle was married Dec. 30, 1919, to Miss Ledra Lorraine Connors of Akron, Ohio, a daughter of Patrick and Mary Jane Connors. Mr. Connors died May 25, 1925. His wife is also deceased. Politically Mr. Windle is a Republican. He is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Masonic Lodge. C. W. Kaminsky, general manager of the J. H. Lease Drug Company, is among the substantial and well known business men of Salem. He was born at Smithfield, Ohio, April 28, 1889, and is the son of John and Sarah (Bake) Kaminsky. John Kaminsky, who lives retired in Salem, is a native of Ohio. In early life he engaged in general farming and in 1892 removed to Salem, where he was interested in the real estate business until his retirement. He was married first to Miss Mary Bake, and to them two daughters were born: Cora, married W. L. Harris, lives in Salem ; and Mary A., at home. Mr. Kaminsky was later married to Miss Sarah Bake, and to them were born four children: C. D., lives in Chicago ; Edna and J. L., both deceased ; and C. W., the subject of this sketch. C. W. Kaminsky was reared and educated in Salem, attended Ohio State University, and for several years was associated in business with his father. He was later employed by the Bennett Drug Company for eight years, after which a partnership was formed with J. H. Lease in 1919. The J. H. Lease Drug Company, which was established in 1916, is one of the leading enterprises of its kind in Columbiana County. Mr. Lease retired from the company in March, 1922. On Sept. 29, 1912, Mr. Kaminsky was united in marriage with Miss Ethel Leaf of Salem, the daughter of Joshua and Carrie Leaf, residents of Salem. To Mr. and Mrs. Kaminsky have been born two children: Rena Rae, born July, 1915, and Robert William, born in March, 1920. (8)V2 706 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Mr. Kaminsky, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, and the Salem Country Club. The Kaminsky family stands high in the community and has many friends and acquaintances. Richard Jones is a substantial and well known citizen of Salem. He is a native of England, born March 2, 1860, and the son of Richard and Ellin (Jones) Jones, both deceased. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones : J. R., lives at Berlin, Pa. ; Albert J., deceased ; Thomas J., died in England ; Harriet, lives at Yorkley Forest of Deur, England ; and Richard, the subject of this sketch. Richard Jones was educated in the public schools of England and was 22 years of age when he came to the United States. He located in Salem, where he has since been identified with the Mullins Body Corporation. On Nov. 13, 1885, Mr. Jones was married to Miss Harriet Emily Beddis, a native of England. They have a son, Raymond L., of Salem. Politically, Mr. Jones is a Republican. He has a wide acquaintance in Columbiana County and is highly esteemed. George Wright, a veteran of the World War, is well and favorably known in Columbiana County, where he is serving as sheriff. He was born at Trenton, N. J., Sept. 24, 1886, and is the son of John T. and Margaret (Boon) Wright. John T. Wright was born in England in 1857. After his arrival in this country he located in East Liverpool, where he was successfully engaged in the meat business for a number of years. He later lived at Trenton, N. J., but in 1895 returned to East Liverpool, where he again engaged in the meat business until his retirement in 1917. His wife, also a native of England, died Jan. 10, 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Wright had two sons: Thomas, engaged in the meat business at Pittsburgh, Pa., married Molly Bought, and they have four children, Margaret, Emma, John T.; and George; and George, the subject of this sketch. After completing his schooling in East Liverpool, George Wright HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 707 engaged in the meat business. After service in the World War he returned to East Liverpool in 1919 where he spent the following year in the employ of the government. In 1920 Mr. Wright was made president of the Young Men's Republican Club of East Liverpool, and in November, 1923, was elected sheriff of Columbiana County, after having served as deputy sheriff for four years. He began his term of office in January, 1924. It is claimed that Mr. Wright is the youngest man ever elected to the office of sheriff in the state. On July 29, 1912, Mr. Wright was married at Rochester, Pa., to Miss Jennie Davidson, the daughter of Robert and Zilah Davidson. Mr. Davidson, a Civil War veteran, is deceased, and his wife resides in East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Wright have no children. Mr. Wright is a member of the Episcopal Church, the Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He is a Republican. Arthur B. Courtney, deceased, was a well known and highly respected citizen of Salem. He was born in Winona, Butler Township, Jan. 27, 1865, the son of Moses and Mary Courtney. Moses Courtney was a native of Eastern Pennsylvania as was also his wife. They came to Columbiana County in the early days and settled in Butler Township, where they bought land and followed farming. They lived to the advanced ages of 80 years. Mr. and Mrs. Courtney were the parents of 12 children, four of whom are now living. They were members of the Friends Church. Arthur B. Courtney received his education in the district schools and followed farming on the homestead until he was 25 years of age. He then entered the employ of the Buckeye Engine Company and was traveling reresentative for this concern for nine years. The next 15 years he traveled as representative for a Mt. Vernon firm over the entire United States. On account of ill health he retired from the road and purchased a farm in Mahoning County, Ohio, upon which he resided only six months, his death occurring August 7, 1900. He is buried in Grand View Cemetery, Salem. On Oct. 26, 1887, Mr. Courtney was married to Miss Alice I. Stauffer, a daughter of Henry and Edith (Cook) Stauffer. They were the parents of two children, Alice I. and Cora I. Henry Stauffer was a teacher in 708 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY early life in Green Township, and was the first cashier in the First National Bank of Salem. He died at the close of the Civil War at the age of 39 years, and is buried in Hope Cemetery, Salem. Mrs. Stauffer died at the age of 72 years and is buried in Grand View Cemetery, Salem. Mrs. Courtney taught school and at the time of her marriage was employed as a private secretary. To Mr. and Mrs. Courtney three children were born, only one of whom is now living, Russell, born July 28, 1890, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Mrs. Courtney is half owner of the Courtney & Schwartz Grocery, which is located on East High Street, Salem. Mrs. Cora I. Schwartz, of Courtney & Schwartz, is the widow of Marvin Schwartz, who died in 1910. Mr. Courtney was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Republican. Mrs. Courtney is a member of the Eastern Star and the Women's Relief Corps. She ranks among the well known women of Salem and has many friends. Emanuel Thomas, who lives retired in Salem, is among the highly esteemed and widely known citizens of Columbiana County. He was born at Westville, Columbiana County, July 9, 1857, the son of Uriah and Elizabeth (Barkley) Thomas. Uriah Thomas was born in Washington County, Pa., in 1820, and in 1856 removed to Columbiana County. He became a successful farmer and stockman and operated a large and well improved farm in Knox Township for many years. He later lived in Carroll County, Ohio, and died in Salem in 1907. His wife died in March 1894. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas: James, died while in service during the Civil War ; William, lives retired at Sebring, Ohio ; Andrew W., lives at Lyons, Ohio ; Lydia, died in 1914 ; Maggie, married Frank Currie, lives at Minerva, Ohio ; Emanuel, the subject of this sketch ; Joseph, died at Springfield, Mo., in 1919 ; John, lives at Minerva, Ohio ; and Sherman, lives at Minerva. Emanuel Thomas spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Columbiana and Carroll counties. He was always interested in general farming and stock raising and for a number of years was associated with his father. In 1888 he purchased a farm of 119 acres in Columbiana County and in 1920 removed to his present home in Salem, where he lives retired. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 709 On June 5, 1888, Mr. Thomas was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Mayhew of Hancock County, W. Va. They have five children : James Uriah, lives in Salem Township ; Wilfred E., lives in Butler Township Mary E., married Paul Yates, lives in Salem Township ; Walter A., lives at Columbiana ; and Roland B., lives at home. There are five grandchildren. Mr. Thomas is favorably known in Columbiana County and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He is a Democrat. C. M. Wilson, who is successfully engaged in the jewelry business at Salem, is a substantial citizen of Columbiana County. He was born in Salem, April 2, 1867, and is the son of Isaac G. and Anna (Toulman) Wilson. Isaac G. Wilson, deceased, was a native of Wilmington, Pa., and the son of Marmaduke Wilson, who settled in Salem with his family in 1865 and conducted one of the first hotels here, the Salem House. He was the son of Samuel Wilson, who served throughout the War of 1812. Isaac G. Wilson learned the boilermaker's trade in the employ of the Salem Boiler Works, of which he was later the owner. He conducted this business for many years and after its sale was identified with the Mullins Body Corporation of Salem for several years. He was a prominent politician of his time and served as city commissioner and service director. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are deceased. She was a native of England and died in 1913. Only one child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, C. M., the subject of this sketch. C. M. Wilson spent his boyhood in Salem and attended the public schools. He was employed by his uncle, S. D. Wilson, jeweler, for a time and in 1896 established his present business. He handles a high grade line of jewelry, clocks, silverware, etc. He also is a dealer in pianos, victrolas, radios, and other musical instruments. In 1890 Mr. Wilson was married to Miss Iva A. Randels, of Salem, the daughter of J. W. and Maria (Kamp) Randels, both deceased. They have no children. Politically, Mr. Wilson is a Republican. He holds membership in the Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge and the Wilson family has always been representative of the best citizenship in the county. 710 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dishong are well and favorably known in Salem, where they are the proprietors of the Salem Dry Cleaning & Dyeing Company. Mrs. Dishong is a native of Leetonia, Ohio, born Dec. 19, 1889, the daughter of John and Minerva (Harmon) Lottman. John Lottman, a native of Leetonia, was born in 1869 and his wife was born in 1868. For a number of years he was successfully engaged in general farming but since 1915 has resided in Salem where he is employed by the Mullins Body Corporation. To Mr. and Mrs. Lottman was born one child, Mabel Dishong, one of the subjects of this sketch. Norman Dishong and Mabel Lottman were married May 1, 1913. He is a native of Columbiana, Ohio, born Nov. 10, 1891, the son of William and Savannah (Macklin) Dishong, residents of Columbiana. Mr. Dishong is a general farmer and operates 152 acres of well improved land. In November, 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Dishong purchased their present business from Norman and Mary Dickler. It was established in 1919 and is located at 12 North Lundy Street, Salem. It is among the thriving enterprises of Salem and they carry on a general dry cleaning and dyeing business. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dishong are Republicans. Dr. John Preston Sharp is one of Salem's capable young physicians and surgeons and a veteran of the World War. He was born in New Jersey, Oct. 29, 1893, and is the son of Dr. Lewis L. and Mary V. (Voorhis) Sharp. Dr. Lewis L. Sharp, deceased, was a native of New Jersey. He practiced medicine for 23 years at Palmyra, N. J., and died in Stone Harbor, N. J., and was brought home for burial. His wife, who was born in Philadelphia, lives at Palmyra, N. J. They were the parents of the following children : Wendell and Helen, both deceased ; John Preston, the subject of this sketch ; Dorothy, married Dr. James E. Brown, lives at Palmyra, N. J.; and Lewis, lives at Palmyra, N. J. John Preston Sharp received his early education at Palmyra and studied medicine at Hahnemann College, where he received his degree in 1915. He was then connected with the Homeopathic Hospital of Pittsburgh and later associated with ten physicians at Niagara Falls, N. Y., as HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 711 assistant surgeon. During the World War, Doctor Sharp volunteered for service and was attached to the medical corps at Washington, D. C. He has taken post-graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as special work in the hospitals of Philadelphia. After practicing his profession for four years at Niles, Ohio, Doctor Sharp located in Salem in March, 1925, where he has already established an excellent reputation. On Dec. 28, 1920, Dr. Sharp was united in marriage with Miss Mae B. Ward, of Buffalo, N. Y. They have a daughter, Betty Mae, born Nov. 18, 1921. Doctor Sharp is an independent voter, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the American Legion and Kiwanis Club of Salem. James A. Pidgeon is a business man of Salem, where he is connected with the Church-Budget Envelope Company. He was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, near Alliance, April 3, 1887, the son of A. C. and Annette (Stanley) Pidgeon. A. C. Pidgeon was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, in 1863. An orphan of 12 years of age he was reared by the Johnson family of Sebring, Ohio, with whom he remained until he was 21 years of age. He was successfully engaged in farming for many years but has been engaged in the building trade during recent years. His wife was born near Damascus, Ohio, in 1864. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pidgeon: James A., the subject of this sketch ; Bertha, married A. C. Johnson, lives at Alliance, Ohio ; and Leonard, who died in infancy. James A. Pidgeon was educated in the public schools of Salem and attended Ohio Valley Business College, East Liverpool. He was employed by the Larkins Bros., E. Liverpool, for a short time and was later with the National China Company, and the Thompson Pottery Company of East Liverpool. He then served as general manager of the American Paper Products Company for two years and in 1916 organized the Church-Budget Envelope Company, in partnership with John C. Burns. Thirty-five people are employed by the company, and its products are sold throughout the United States. In January, 1911, Mr. Pidgeon was united in marriage in East Liverpool with Miss Esther Davidson, the daughter of Joseph and Emma 712 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY (Weber) Davidson, both deceased. They have three children: James A., Jr., born April 27, 1913 ; Lois, born July 15, 1918 ; and Joseph, born in May, 1921. Mr. Pidgeon is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, the Masonic and Elk Lodges, Rotary Club and Salem Country Club. Both he and his wife have a wide acquaintance in Columbiana County and are favorably known. Joseph McKee Kelly, deceased, was for many years a prominent factor in the affairs of East Liverpool and Columbiana County during the period of its greatest industrial and social development. He was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1835, the son of James and Margaret (McKee) Kelly. The Kelly family came to America from Ireland about 1718. Four brothers settled in Burke, or Buck County, Pa. James Kelly was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., Dec. 4, 1810. He was a bridge and canal builder and died in East Liverpool, Oct. 2, 1877. He was a Republican and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. His wife was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., in 1813 and died in Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 22, 1894. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly had two sons: Joseph McKee, the subject of this sketch ; and Jay A., born at Lisbon, Ohio, in 1845. He died in East Liverpool, Dec. 31, 1898, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery. Joseph McKee Kelly received his education in the public schools and attended Oberlin College. He was an oil buyer and operator in the Island Run and Smith's Ferry district, at first independently and later as a representative for the Standard Oil Company in the same district. He was connected with the laying of the first pipe line for carrying oil laid in the world. The line extended from the Island Run oil field to Smith's Ferry', where it was first loaded into barrels and afterward into large oil tanks built on flat cars. Mr. Kelly was also a gas operator, being associated with Col. H. R. Hill, under the firm name of Hill & Kelly. He was later a representative for the Bridgewater Gas Company in this city. The Hill & Kelly gas line was the first in East Liverpool. They produced the first natural gas in the world for manufacturing purposes which was in 1878. He was also one of the founders of the Riverview Cemetery Association, and for many years its secretary. He was a stockholder and director in the First National Bank since its organization and for a HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 713 number of years its first vice president. He was one of the organizers of the Union Building & Loan Company and president of that bank. He served as a member of the board of education for more than 25 years. Mr. Kelly died in East Liverpool, Jan. 24, 1910. Mr. Kelly was married Dec. 14, 1858, to Miss Sarah Thompson, who was born at Milroy, Mifflin County, Pa., May 1, 1839. She died June 25, 1892, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery. On Oct. 29, 1893, Mr. Kelly was married to Miss Caroline Thompson, also of Milroy, Pa., born. in 1844. She died June 6, 1909. To Joseph McKee and Sarah (Thompson) Kelly were born five children, as follows : (1) Mary Aileen Kelly, born at Eden Valley, Huntingdon County, Pa., Sept. 11, 1862, died Aug. 14, 1892. She was unmarried. (2) Alfred Thompson Kelly, born at Eden Valley, Pa., April 16, 1866. He attended Oberlin College, was a graduate of Princeton University, and a teller in the First National Bank of East Liverpool. He was also extensively interested in stockraising near Spruce Creek, Pa. He was married Nov. 7, 1900, to Sarah Thompson of Spruce Creek, Pa. Mr. Kelly died July 16, 1909, and is buried in East Liverpool. He was a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Cosmopolitan Club. (3) John Charles Kelly was born at Eden Valley, Pa., attended Oberlin College, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania Military College where he received the degree of Civil Engineer. From 1900 until 1906 Mr. Kelly served as county surveyor of Columbiana County and from 1901 until 1920 was city engineer of East Liverpool. He is a civil engineer, served as city surveyor for many years, and is now president of the National Drawn Steel Company. He is a Republican and was elected county commissioner, Nov. 4, 1924. Mr. Kelly was married Oct. 28, 1908, to Loucile Hackett a native of Michigan and was reared and educated in Arthur, N. D. She was educated in Three Rivers, Mich., and the University of Michigan at Ann Harbor, Mich. He is a member of the Phoenix Club, Belmont Club, 32nd degree Mason, Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar, Al Koran Shrine, Elks Lodge, East Liverpool Country Club and the Ohio Society of Engineers. (4) Dorothy (Kelly) Vodrey was born in East Liverpool. She attended Wilson College and was married May 16, 1901, to William H. Vodrey. She is a member of the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. 714 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY (5) George Harrington Kelly was born in East Liverpool and is a graduate of Princeton University and the Law School of Western Reserve University. He is an attorney in Cleveland and treasurer of the White Motor Company, also of Cleveland. He was married June 4, 1902, to Miss Laura Gaylord, of Cleveland. Mr. Kelly is a Republican, and a member of the Union and Country clubs of Cleveland. Mr. Joseph McKee Kelly was a Republican and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Homer L. Deemer, assistant postmaster of Lisbon, is a member of a prominent pioneer family of Columbiana County. He was born in Lisbon, May 31, 1886, and is the son of William C. and Elizabeth (Windle) Deemer. William C. Deemer, deceased, was a native of Columbiana County and a leading citizen of Lisbon. He was born in 1863 and died in 1922. For a number of years Mr. Deemer engaged in the grocery business in Lisbon and later entered the employ of the Erie Railroad, with which he remained for 16 years. He then established a co-operative delivery system in Lisbon, which he conducted for several years. He spent some time in Wisconsin but returned to this city before his death. Mr. Deemer was a member of the Presbyterian Chuch, the Knights of Pythias, and served as a member of the local school board. His wife, a native of Salem, now resides at Lisbon. To Mr. and Mrs. Deemer the following children were born: Eva, married George A. Graebing, lives at Lisbon ; Homer L., the subject of this sketch ; Paul C„ lives at Bowling Green, Ky. ; and Frank J., lives at Lakewood, Ohio. Homer L. Deemer received his education in the public schools of Lisbon and when a young man entered the employ of the local post office as a substitute clerk. Since 1907 he has held his present position as assistant postmaster. On Sept. 19, 1909, Mr. Deemer was married to Miss Evelyn Crosser, of Lisbon, the daughter of E. M. and Lillian Crosser, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Mr. and Mrs. Deemer have a daughter, Dorothy D. Deemer. Mr. Deemer is a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Lodge and Shrine and the Kiwanis Club. He is a Republican and is favorably known in the community. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 715 W. S. Arbaugh, a highly esteemed citizen and well known business man of Salem, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Harrison County, March 9, 1858, and is the son of William and Diana (Gotsholl) Arbaugh. Both William Arbaugh and his wife were born in Pennsylvania. He was a stone mason by trade and spent the greater part of his life in Harrison County, Ohio. He and his wife are deceased. They had the following children: Joshua and Samuel, both deceased ; Mary, died in 1924 ; and W. S., the subject of this sketch. W. S. Arbaugh attended the district schools and in early life was associated in business with his father. He later went to Scio, where he operated a grist mill. From there he removed to Alliance, Ohio, and entered the employ of D. B. Cassidy, furniture dealer, where he remained until 1900. He has since lived in Salem and until 1919 was associated in business with Mr. Mather, funeral director and furniture dealer. In 1903 Mr. Arbaugh organized the business. It is one of the finest funeral homes in the county. It is a high class furniture store and handles a good grade of merchandise. In 1884 Mr. Arbaugh was married to Miss Eva Patton, of Scio, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel G. and Mary Patton, both deceased. There are no children in the Arbaugh family. Mr. Arbaugh holds membership in the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Chamber of Commerce and Salem Country Club. Walter W. Davidson, of Salem, is a member of a family that has long been identified with the history of Columbiana County. He was born at Franklin Square, Salem Township, Sept. 22, 1875, the son of George W. and Caroline (Minton) Davidson. George W. Davidson, deceased, was born in Salem Township, Columbiana County, in 1816, the son of Elijah Davidson, one of the earliest settlers of this county. He was born in Roanoke County, Va. and in early life was a sailor being a member of the crew of the warship, Merrimac, and later the Constitution. After coming to this county he located on a farm in Salem Township, near Leetonia. His son, George W., was a general farmer and lived in Perry Township, Columbiana County. He 716 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY died in 1903 and his wife, a native of Camden, N. J.. died in 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson were the parents of three children: E. F., died in 1919 ; Norman R., lives in Green Township, Mahoning County, Ohio ; and Walter W., the subject of this sketch. Walter W. Davidson spent his boyhood in Perry Township and attended the district schools. He engaged in the retail and wholesale dairy business in Salem for several years and was later interested in the trucking business. He served as a member of the Salem police force for three years and in 1921 was elected constable of Perry Township. He is now serving his second term in that office. On Oct. 4, 1894, Mr. Davidson was married to Miss Nellie Bucey, a native of Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth Busey, residents of Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson have no children. Mr. Davidson is a Republican and a member of the Disciple Church. He is an energetic citizen, who stands well in the esteem of his fellow citizens. Dr. Benjamin C. Johnson, of Salem, is perhaps one of the best known veterinary surgeons of Columbiana County, where he has been engaged in the practice of his profession for 40 years. He was born in Butler Township, Columbiana County, March 11, 1868, the son of Dr. Charles and Eliza (Marinee) Johnson. Dr. Charles Johnson, deceased, was a well known veterinarian of this section. He was the son of Benjamin Johnson, a Quaker, who settled in Columbiana County during the early days in 1811. To Dr. and Mrs. Johnson the following children were born : Cassius, deceased ; Curtis, lives in Columbiana County ; Rose and Martha, both deceased ; Benjamin C., the subject of this sketch ; Edgar, Frank, and Viola, all deceased. Dr. Benjamin C. Johnson spent his boyhood in Salem and at an early age became interested in veterinary work with his father, to which profession he has devoted his entire time. Dr. Johnson was married to Miss Elsie Ann Carle of Butler Township, Columbiana County, the daughter of Hiram B. and Jeanette (Little) Carle. Hiram B. Carle was born in Columbiana County, Dec. 10, 1847, the son of Joseph Carle, one of Columbiana County's earliest settlers. He was born May 26, 1814, and died in July, 1888. To Dr. and Mrs. Johnson three HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 717 children were born: Annetta B., born Feb. 9, 1887, died at the age of nine years ; Hiram C., married Viola Bott, lives at Sycamore, Pa.; and Bertha Marie Walton, lives at Winona, Ohio, has two children, Helen and Raymond. Dr. Johnson is a member of the Friends Church. He is among the representative citizens of the community and has a wide acquaintance. H. E. Marsden, a well known business man of Lisbon, who is identified with the real estate business, is a native of this city. He was born Dec. 5, 1887, and is the son of Job and Lavina (Moritz) Marsden, both deceased. After completing his schooling in the Lisbon public schools, H. E. Marsden served as city clerk for 12 years. In 1906 he established his present business and deals extensively in real estate and general insurance. He is secretary of the Columbiana County Agricultural Society, which office he has held for the past seven years. Mr. Marsden was married Oct. 4, 1911, to Miss Inez M. Wilson, the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Simmons) Wilson, of Lisbon. They have a daughter, Jean, born Sept. 28, 1912. Mr. Marsden is a member of the Methodist Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Kiwanis Club. During the World War he served as a member of the Columbiana County Food Administration Committee as well as a member of the Legal Advisory Board at Lisbon. He is a Republican and is a member of the Republican County Executive Committee, and has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of the community. C. T. Davis is a progressive young business man and substantial citizen of Lisbon. He was born at Waterford, Pa., July 12, 1890, and is the son of W. F. and Marie (Waha) Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are residents of North East, where he is successfully engaged in farming. After completing his early education in the schools of Waterford, Pa., C. T. Davis attended Erie (Pa.) Business College. He served in the government mail service for almost four years, after which he was connected with the Philadelphia Gas Company for two years. He then studied 718 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY photography at the Southern School of Photography at McMinnville, Tenn. Mr. Davis engaged in business at Titusville, Pa., for two years, spent four years in Ashtabula, and since 1919 has been located at Lisbon. He has a well equipped studio and is an artist in his line of work, specializing in portrait and commercial work. Mr. Davis has been in his present new location, West Lincoln Way, since May, 1925. On Dec. 18, 1912, Mr. Davis was married to Miss Edna May Cox, the daughter of Rev. F. W. and Lydia Cox, of Titusville, Pa. They have two daughters, Frances Evangeline and Catherine Elizabeth. Mr. Davis is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Charles W. Harris, prominent pioneer business man and representative citizen of Columbiana County, is a native of Salem. He was born April 24, 1845, and is the son of Dr. John and Mary (Trescott) Harris. Dr. John Harris, son of Jacob Harris, was a member of one of the early families of Pennsylvania. He was born in Adams County, Pa., in 1808, and in 1839 accompanied his parents to Ohio. Shortly afterward he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Benjamin Stanton at Salem, and later entered the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati. He practiced medicine at Salem until 1855 and then became interested in dentistry, which he followed until 1869 when he established the well known printing business now conducted by his son. He died in 1879 and his wife died in 1881. She was the daughter of Samuel C. and Sophia (Lane) Trescott, members of the Connecticut colony which settled in the Western Reserve when that section was claimed by Connecticut. Two sons were born to Doctor and Mrs. Harris : Augustus H., who died in January, 1903 and Charles W., the subject of this sketch. Doctor Harris was a very prominent citizen of Salem, serving many times as its mayor and being identified for years with its educational interests. In religious belief he was a Quaker and was one of the agents of the "underground railroad", that mysterious system of transportation by which slaves were assisted to freedom. Charles W. Harris was reared and educated in Salem and in early manhood turned his attention to civil engineering, and thus became con- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 719 nected with the Pennsylvania canal, with headquarters at Harrisburg. In 1876 he returned to Salem and in association with his brother, Augustus H., conducted the printing business established by his father in 1869. Harris & Company is one of the largest industries of its kind in Ohio and specializes in the printing of labels. Numbered among its clientele are the following firms : Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company ; Crucible Steel Company of America ; McKinney Mfg. Co., Pittsburgh ; Griffin Mfg. Co., Erie ; and Atlas Tack Corporation, St. Louis. On May 7, 1874, Mr. Harris was married in Dauphin County, Pa., to Miss Maria D. Greenwalt, a native of that place. They have five children : Mary T., deceased ; C. D., associated in business with his father, was married to Marie McDonald of South Bend, Ind., and they have a daughter, Virginia ; Frank G., married Grace McConnell, lives in Salem ; Augustus E., lives in East Liverpool, married Fanny Haldeman, and they have two children, Marjorie and Janice ; and Edna E., deceased. Mr. Harris is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. H. A. Greiner, secretary and treasurer of the Buckeye Engine Company, is among the enterprising and successful business men of Salem. He was born in this city, Aug. 14, 1875, and is the son of Joseph O. and Adella J. (Campbell) Greiner. For more than three quarters of a century the name of Greiner has been connected with the banking and financial interests of Columbiana County, where it has always stood for business integrity and personal worth. Joseph 0. Greiner is the son of the late Hiram Greiner, who was the founder of the banking house at Salem which so long bore his name. The private bank of Thomas & Greiner was started on Jan. 1, 1853. On Jan. 1, 1871, Jos. 0. Greiner entered the firm and the name was changed to H. Greiner & Son. Hiram Greiner died Nov. 6, 1874. His son, Joseph 0., is one of the prominent citizens and leading financiers of Columbiana County. For many years he has been identified with the Citizens Savings Bank of Salem and is now serving as president of that institution. H. A. Greiner attended the public schools of Salem and was graduated from the New York Military Academy at Cornwall-on-the Hudson. He then became connected with H. Greiner & Son and later with The Citizens 720 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Savings Bank and in April, 1911, resigned his position as cashier to accept his present position of secretary and treasurer of the Buckeye Engine Company. In 1920 the plant, buildings and equipment were sold to the E. W. Bliss Company of Brooklyn, N. Y. The officers of the Buckeye Engine Company are: E. S. Griffiths, Cleveland, president ; H. H. Pinney, Cleveland, vice president ; and H. A. Greiner, secretary and treasurer. The directors are: E. S. Griffiths, H. H. Pinney, H. A. Greiner, C. B. Hunt and C. H. Force. On Sept 9, 1903, Mr. Greiner was united in marriage with Miss Helen Boone, a native of Salem, and the daughter of Charles and Hannah (Lee) Boone, prominent citizens of this section. They have two sons: Hiram Boone, born Feb. 26, 1907, a student at Culver Military Academy ; and Joseph Charles, born Sept. 2, 1912. Mr. Greiner is a Republican, is identified with the Masonic and Elks lodges, and belongs to the Rotary Club of Salem, the Salem Country and Salem Golf clubs. He is widely and favorably known throughout Columbiana County. C. O. Hawk, who is the authorized Ford dealer of Lisbon, is among the progressive young business men of Columbiana County. He was born at New Philadelphia, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1893, and is the son of Simon J. and Mary Elizabeth (Kuhn) Hawk, residents of New Philadelphia. Mr. Hawk is a prosperous farmer of the community in which he lives. C. O. Hawk spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the public schools. He farmed until 22 years of age and then became interested in the automobile business at New Philadelphia. On Feb. 1, 1921, Mr. Hawk established his present business in Lisbon, where he is the dealer for the Ford automobile and Fordson tractor. He also has a fine repair shop in connection and handles accessories. On June 20, 1916, Mr. Hawk was married to Miss Bernice Tschudy, of New Philadelphia, and they have two daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Anna Jean. Mr. Hawk is a member of the Presbyterian church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Knights of Pythias. He is a Republican. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 721 George E. Russell, capable mayor and well known business man of Salem, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Butler County, March 19, 1868, and is the son of Huston and Anise (McElvain) Russell. Huston Russell was a farmer during his entire life. He died in 1917 and his wife died in 1922. They had nine children : John, deceased Perry, deceased ; R. M., lives at Greenville, Pa.; Golden, lives in Butler County, Pa. ; George E., the subject of this sketch ; Amantha, deceased ; Emily, lives in Butler County, Pa. ; Rose, lives in Cleveland ; and Zella, lives in Akron, Ohio. George E. Russell spent his boyhood on his father's farm and when a young man engaged in the livery and express business at Beaver Falls, Pa. He later was interested in the lumber business in Michigan and also spent some time in Chicago. In 1905 he removed to Salem, where he has since resided. For a number of years he has engaged in the restaurant business here, the business being known as Russell & Wiggers. Mr. Russell was elected president of the city council in January, 1924, to succeed Mayor Schaeffer, who resigned. Mr. Russell was married Sept. 1, 1905, to Miss Mabel Heacock, of Alliance, Ohio, a daughter of I. B. and Alpharetta Heacock. To them have been born four children: Kenneth, who died in 1922; Alpharetta, born March 19, 1908 ; Betty, born in September, 1912; and Elizabeth, born July 2, 1918. Mr. Russell is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. George C. Rauch, a leading young business man of Lisbon, where he is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business, is a native of East Liverpool. He was born Dec. 5, 1902, and is the son of W. S. and Alice (Cope) Rauch. W. S. Rauch, deceased, was a prominent building contractor of Lisbon for a number of years, and died in May, 1915. His wife died in October of the same year, and they are buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. George C. Rauch attended the public schools of Lisbon and Carnegie (9)V2 722 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Institute of Technology at Pittsburgh. He has since engaged in the real estate and insurance business here and is the local representative for the E. A. Strout Company, a national organization dealing in farm lands. Mr. Rauch is associated in business with Paul Haubert. Their place of business is located in the Commercial Hotel Building on West Lincoln Way. Mr. Rauch is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is progressive and enterprising and a substantial citizen. C. E. Burnett, who successfully conducts a taxicab business at Lisbon, ranks among the reliable business men of Columbiana County. He was born at Steubenville, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1895, and is the son of William and Bessie (O'Neill) Burnett, both deceased. C. E. Burnett attended the public schools of Steubenville, and was employed in a glass works in that city for 10 years. Since 1920 he has lived at Lisbon, where he operates a fleet of taxicabs. On April 2, 1917, Mr. Burnett was united in marriage with Miss Mabel Guy, the daughter of Morgan and Sophia (Hohider) Guy, residents of Lisbon. They have a daughter, Evelyn Geraldine, born July 17, 1918. Mr. Burnett is a member of the Christian Church and an independent voter. Warren A. Ball, superintendent and general manager of the Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine Company, is among the successful and reliable business men of Salem. He was born at Canton, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1875, and is the son of W. J. and Louise (Doerflinger) Ball. Warren J. Ball, deceased, ranked among the representative business men of Columbiana County and was instrumental in bringing the Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine Company to Salem. He was born in Canton, Ohio, and for a number of years was identified with the Ideal Plow Company there. He came to Salem in the interests of that company, and remained in their employ until his connection with the Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine Company in 1905. He' served as superintendent and general manager of the latter named company until his death, Jan. 3, 1922. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 723 Warren A. Ball attended the public schools of Salem and when 13 years of age he began his apprenticeship with the old Thomas Sharpe Company here. He later was employed as a moulder by the Silver Manufacturing Company and the Buckeye Engine Company, with whom he remained until 1905. At the time of his father's death he was foundry foreman and immediately assumed the offices of his father as superintendent and general manager. The Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine Company's main plant is at Pittsburgh. The local concern employs 65 men and occupies a modern factory building, 50 x 300 feet, erected in 1910. They do a general job casting business and number among their customers the Carnegie Steel Company, Mullins Company, E. W. Bliss, and other well known concerns. Charles Sutter is office manager. On Dec. 24, 1899, Mr. Ball was married to Miss Stella Hinze, of Letart, W. Va. They have four children: Margaret, married Charles Sutter, lives in Salem ; Clarence W., a student at Ohio Northern University ; Harry and Mary Elizabeth. Mr. Ball is an independent voter. He and his family hold membership in the Christian Science Church. Hiram S. Hendricks, a representative citizen of Satein and Columbiana County, was born on a farm in Beaver Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1861, and is the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Bare) Hendricks. Both Samuel Hendricks and his wife were natives of Mahoning County, where they spent their entire lives. He was a teaming contractor and worked between Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh, Pa., with a six horse team. He also followed farming and owned a well improved farm of 70 acres. Mr. Hendricks died in 1865 and his wife died in 1912. They had two sons: Hiram S., the subject of this sketch ; and John, a farmer, lives near Salem, Ohio. Hiram S. Hendricks began life as a farmer. He attended the district schools of Beaver Township and at an early age operated a farm in Columbiana County. In 1891 he removed to Salem, where he has since 724 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY resided. He has had various business connections in this city and is now identified with the Justice Manufacturing Company. In 1883 Mr. Hendricks was united in marriage with Miss Emma Popel, a native of this county. To them two daughters were born: Nora, married George Dawson, lives at Portland, Ore. ; and Elizabeth, deceased. Mr. Hendricks is independent in politics. He holds membership in the English Lutheran Church and is highly esteemed in the community in which he lives. Herbert C. Hayman, who is the efficient chief clerk of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Salem, is a native of West Virginia. He was born at Millwood, Oct. 31, 1898, and is the son of William H. and Lena (Norris) Hayman, now residents of Letart Falls, Ohio. Herbert C. Hayman received his education in the public schools of Ohio and on Sept. 1, 1920, entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad at New Brighton, Pa., as ticket clerk. From there he was transferred to Beaver Falls, six months later to Wooster, Ohio, and in 1924 he came to Salem with Mr. Brinkworth. Mr. Hayman was married May 16, 1921, to Miss Ferne Dell Belles, of Beaver Falls, Pa., and they have two daughters : June Dell, born May 14, 1923 ; and Leila Ann, born Jan. 3, 1925. Politically, Mr. Hayman is identified with the Republican party. He holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is one of the enterprising young men of Columbiana County and already has a wide circle of friends. Arthur S. Brinkworth, well known station agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad at Salem, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Maria, Pa., Feb. 12, 1890, and is the son of Henry and Charlotte (Kettring) Brinkworth. Henry Brinkworth, who lives retired at Louisville, Ohio, was a farmer during his active career. After completing his schooling in the public and high schools of Louisville, Arthur S. Brinkworth attended a Canton Business College, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 725 and he has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad for 16 years. He began his career as a clerk at Louisville, from 1912 until 1916, was extra agent of the Eastern Division, and from 1916 until 1918 was agent at Louisville. In April, 1918, he volunteered for service during the World War and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio. He served overseas with the 3,2nd Division and saw active service at St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and the Champaigne sector. After the close of the war he was with the Army of Occupation in, Coblenz, Germany. Mr. Brinkworth's brothers, Cecil and Edwin, are also World War veterans. The former served as a member of the 84th Division in France and the latter was with the Fifth Division which was known as the "Fightin' Fifth," and the "Red Diamon Division." After his discharge Mr. Brinkworth served as extra agent for the Eastern Division Pennsylvania Railroad until March 1, 1921, when he was appointed chief clerk at Canton, Ohio. He has held his present responsible position since Aug. 6, 1924. On June 24, 1920, Mr. Brinkworth was united in marriage with Miss Virginia Shoup of Shreve, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas and Lily Shoup. They have a son, Donald, born May 5, 1922. Mr. Brinkworth is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the American Legion, Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Club, and is a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Shrine. He is esteemed as one of the progressive citizens of Salem. Lyman Goodballet is a substantial business man of Salem, where he is connected with the Freedom Oil Works Company as local manager. He was born in Washington County, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1878, and is the son of Henry and Emeline (Pryor) Goodballet. Henry Goodballet, who lives retired in West Virginia, was a merchant during his life. His wife died in 1894. Lyman Goodballet has been identified with the Freedom Oil Works Company as manager for six years. Previous to this time he was with the company's branch at East Liverpool for three years. This business was organized in 1.903 and has branches throughout the county. Headquarters are at Freedom, Pa. They are dealers in oil, greases, gasoline 726 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY and kerosene, and the business, which is conducted on a large scale, has an extensive trade throughout the state. On Dec. 25, 1905, Mr. Goodballet was married to Miss Margaret Ward. who was born in Washington County, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Sarah Ward. They have a son, Edwin, born Oct. 12, 1906. Mr. Goodballet is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. John Pascola, who is successfully engaged in the coal business at Salem, was born in Venice, Italy, Nov. 11, 1889, and is the son of Sunta and Lenora Pascola, residents of Italy. After receiving his education in his native land, John Pascola came to this country in 1912. He spent some time in Canada and later went to Pittsburgh, where he was employed in the coal mines. He came to Salem in 1914 and through hard work and perseverance has become one of the most successful mine operators in this section. The Pascola mine, which is located on the Washingtonville-Salem Road, two miles east of Salem, has a daily output of 100 tons and has been owned by Mr. Pascola for four years. The mine has been in operation for 32 years. Twenty men are employed by Mr. Pascola at the mine. His retail office is at 631/2 Main Street. Mr. Pascola was married to Miss Eva Culler on March 22, 1919. She is the daughter of Perry W. and Etta E. (Halloway) Culler, residents of Lisbon, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Pascola have three children: Pauline, born Aug. 4, 1920 ; Ray, born July 29, 1922 ; and Virginia, born July 18, 1924. Mr. Pascola is a Republican, and a member of the Catholic Church. He is an energetic man who stands well in the esteem of his fellow citizens. Lawrence F. Buehler, an enterprising and progressive citizen of Salem, was born at Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 10, 1885, and is the son of William and Louise Buehler. William Buehler is nearing the fiftieth year of his employ with the Pennsylvania Railroad in Fort Wayne, Ind., where both he and his wife were born. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 727 Lawrence F. Buehler attended the public and high schools of his native city and in 1908 entered the employ of the American Express Company. He began as a driver and at the time of his transfer from Fort Wayne to Toledo in 1918 he was serving in the superintendent's office, later to Youngstown and in September, 1919 was appointed agent at Salem, Ohio, where he now is local agent. He was cashier for the Wells Fargo Express Company at Fort Wayne, Ind., from 1917 to 1918. The American Railway Express Company is located at 34 Broadway, and handles 6,000 shipments monthly. Five people are employed and three automobile trucks are in use. On Dec. 31, 1918, Mr. Buehler was married to Miss Mavis Hill of Adrian, Mich., a daughter of Ralph and Florence Hill, both deceased. They have a daughter, Catherine Ann, born July 6, 1924. Mr. Buehler holds membership in the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Shrine. He is a Republican. Raymond E. Grove is one of the progressive business men of Salem, where he is identified with the R. E. Grove Electric Company. He was born in this city, Aug. 23, 1889, and is the son of E. H. and Mary (Davis) Grove, residents of Salem. E. H. Grove is employed by the Deming Company, pump manufacturers of Salem. R. E. Grove was reared and educated in this city and his first position was with the Salem China Company, with whom he was connected for five years. He has since been interested in the electrical business and in 1917 organized the R. E. Grove Electric Company, dealers in electrical appliances and fixtures. Mr. Grove features radio and its equipment, and also handles electric ranges, electric refrigerators, mangles, etc. The company also carries on a general construction and electrical contracting business, and the following business places of Salem were equipped by the company : Salem Flour Mills ; Famous Dairy Company ; Schwartz Building ; Farmers National Bank ; Standard Oil Company ; and Kennedy-McNutt Building. On April 12, 1907, Mr. Grove was married to Miss Mamie Rowe, of Sharon, Pa., and they have three daughters : Athelma, Zelda, and Louise. Politically Mr. Grove is a Republican. He is a member of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge. 728 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Erastus E. Eells, mortician, is among Lisbon's reliable and representative business men. He was born in Lisbon, March 24, 1879, and is the son of Leonard Hanna and Minerva J. (Chain) Eells. Leonard Hanna Eells was the son of Erastus E. and Mary Ann (Ramsey) Eells. Erastus Eells, deceased, was a prominent pioneer of Columbiana County. He was born on Clapboard Hill, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Conn., Aug. 9, 1808. The first of the Eells to cross the ocean was John, who came over in 1628, and returned to England in 1640, taking his son Samuel Eells, who was the first Eells born in America, born in 1639. This son returned to America in 1661. He was a prominent lawyer, a major in King Phillips War, and died in Massachusetts in 1709. Erastus Eells was the son of Samuel Eells. Erastus Eells' great-grandfather, Rev. John Eells, of Milford, Conn., was the first minister of New Canaan, having charge of the Congregational Church as early as 1733. Jeremiah B. Eells was also a native of New Canaan, Conn. The father of Erastus Eells was Nathaniel Eells. His wife was Elizabeth Hoyt, daughter of Justice Hoyt, a Baptist minister of New Canaan, Conn. The family came to Columbiana County as long ago as 1817, locating near New Lisbon, where Nathaniel Eells died in August, 1823. They had nine children : Eliza, Alvira, Polly, Nathaniel, Hannah, Emeline, Electious, Erastus and George. Erastus Eells remained on the home farm in Elk Run Township until 1824 when he came to New Lisbon and entered upon an apprenticeship to learn cabinet making with Joseph Ledlie, with whom he remained three years. After working as a journeyman one year he opened a shop of his own in 1828 and was perhaps one of the oldest cabinet makers and undertakers in the State of Ohio. Mr. Eells was one of the original abolitionists of Eastern Ohio and became one of the most active and trusted agents of "the underground railroad" 25 years before the war, and the freedom of many a slave was due to his courage and untiring efforts. Erastus E. Eells, subject of this sketch, has spent his entire life in Columbiana County where he conducts the undertaking business which was established by his grandfather, Erastus E. Eells. His establishment at Lisbon is among the up to date and well appointed funeral homes of the state and is the 2nd oldest in the United States. On Feb. 14, 1901, Mr. Eells was united in marriage with Miss Jane B. Rees, the daughter of Elias and Mary Rees, both deceased. Mr. and HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 729 Mrs. Eells have three children: Myron Erastus, born Feb. 13, 1902, a graduate of Ohio State University, engaged in business with his father, married Miss Esther Steel of Lisbon, is a Mason and a member of Alpha-Tau Omego Fraternity ; Gerald V., born June 4, 1904, a graduate of Ohio State University is a Mason and member of Alpha-Tau Omego Fraternity, and Roger G., born Sept. 7, 1908, attends Ohio State University. Politically Mr. Eells is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Kiwanis Club and Knights of Pythias. He is a substantial and well known citizen and his family stands high in the community. Paul J. Collier. Among the representative young business men of Salem is Paul J. Collier, local agent for the Dodge automobile. He was born at New Bedford, Pa., Aug. 4, 1896, and is the son of William J. and Harriet (Brownlee) Collier. The former is deceased and the latter lives in Youngstown, Ohio. Paul J. Collier grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, and attended the public schools there. When 13 years of age he entered the employ of the Erie Railroad, and remained with that company until 1921, at which time he became interested in the automobile business in Youngstown. He was identified with the Van Baalen Automobile Company, Dodge dealers of that city, as office manager and service manager. Mr. Collier came to Salem in 1923 and established the Collier Automobile Company. He has the agency for the Dodge car in Salem and seven townships of Columbiana County, and has established an excellent record, selling 75 new cars during the past year, as well as a large number of used automobiles. An attractive and spacious salesroom is located at 146 East Main Street and there is also an up-to-date garage in connection with the business. Mr. Collier handles a complete line of automobile accessories and sells General tires and tubes. Mr. Collier was married in June, 1920, to Miss Helen Gunst, of Youngstown, Ohio, and they have a son, William, born March 3, 1925. In politics Mr. Collier is an independent voter. He holds membership in the Christian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club of Salem and the Chamber of Commerce. 730 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Robert V. Wilson is a reliable citizen and successful young business man of Salem, where he is part owner of the Rembrandt Studio. He was born at Lisbon, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1893, and is the son of Homer B. and Lillie Agnes (Spence) Wilson. Homer B. Wilson and his wife are natives of Columbiana County and residents of Lisbon, where he is engaged in the grocery business. They have four children: Robert V., the subject of this sketch ; F. A., lives in Cleveland ; Harold H., lives in Lisbon ; and Bernice, lives in Cleveland. Robert V. Wilson received his education in the public schools of Lisbon and has always been interested in photography. He spent several years in Pittsburgh in that line of work as well as in Chautauqua, N. Y., and Cleveland. He was connected with the laboratory of the White Motor Company, Cleveland, for a year, and in 1922 established his business in Salem. Since 1924 Mr. Wilson has been in partnership with A. C. Falor and their studio is located at 1051/2 Main Street. Mr. Wilson is a veteran of the World War, having enlisted in April, 1918. He served overseas in the photographic division of the air service, and was attached to the 18th Company, Fourth Regiment. On Nov. 3, 1923, Mr. Wilson was united in marriage with Miss Edith Ackerson of Cleveland, a daughter of George H. Ackerson, deceased. Mr. Wilson is a member of the American Legion and belongs to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Kiwanis Club. Arthur Courtland Falor, of the Rembrandt Studio, is among the prominent and successful business men of Salem. He was born at Dubuque, Iowa, March 13, 1855, and is the son of James Madison and Mary Elizabeth (Fountain) Falor, natives of England, and both now deceased. Arthur Courtland Falor was educated in the schools of Akron, Ohio. He began work in a barrel factory in that city when a boy, receiving 25 cents per week for his services. He entered the photographic business in 1868 in Akron, and was later located in Sandusky, Toledo, and Berea, Ohio, remaining in the latter city for 18 years. From 1886 until 1892 he conducted a studio at Oberlin, Ohio, and during the World Fair was located in Chicago. He spent several years in Louisiana and in 1917 HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 731 came to Salem, where he has a well established business. The Rembrandt Studio is widely known throughout Columbiana County for its high grade workmanship. Robert T. Curtis, a leading photographer of Columbiana County, whose studio is located in Salem, was born in this city, Sept. 26, 1876, and is the son of Robert T. and Eliza S. (Restell) Curtis. Robert T. Curtis, deceased, was a native of London, England, as was his wife. After their marriage they came to this country and settled in Salem, where he was associated for many years with the old Kittridge Cornice & Ornamental Works, now the Mullins Company. His wife died in 1924. To Mr. and Mrs. Curtis were born four children: Lillian ; Jessie, married C. L. Snyder ; Robert T., the subject of this sketch ; and Mabel, married Ralph T. Coy, of Salem. Robert T. Curtis received his education in the schools of Salem, and in early life became connected with the studio of R. E. Spencer, who is now engaged in business at East Liverpool, Ohio. After several years in Pittsburgh, Mr. Curtis returned to Salem and in 1910 established his present business at 591/2 Main Street. He specializes in portrait and commercial work, and is an expert in all phases of photography. Mr. Curtis is identified with the National Photographers' Association, and the Mahoning Valley Association of Youngstown. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic and Elks lodges. He is esteemed as a reliable and excellent citizen of his community. E. H. Althouse, owner and manager of the Studebaker Garage, Pershing Avenue, Salem, is among the prominent and successful young business men of this section. He was born Aug. 25, 1891, near Salem, and is a son of John and Ella Oesch Althouse. The father was a pioneer farmer of Columbiana County and now lives retired. E. H. Althouse received his education in the Vernal Grove school, and then farmed with his father until he was 22 years of age. In August, 1923, Mr. Althouse purchased the business and building he now occupies from E. E. Morgan. He at once built two modern apartments above. The building is a modern fire proof brick building, erected at a cost of $35,000. 732 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY The garage is 45x125, and is one of the largest in Columbiana County. Mr. Althouse sells about 80 new Studebaker cars a year. He is also agent for the International Trucks. He employs eight people. Mr. Althouse built a garage in Winona and another in Damascus before coming to Salem. He has now an addition almost completed 45 x 160 with two modern five room apartments above and storage garage below. The cost of this new garage is about $30,000. On Aug. 9, 1913, Mr. Althouse was married to Miss Marie Camp, a daughter of Lee and Minta Camp of Winona. They have two children, Donald and Clifford. Mr. Althouse is independent in politics, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, U. C. T. and Kiwanis Club. Rollin B. Finley, a veteran of the World War, is among the most popular and successful young business men of Salem. He was born at New Castle, Pa., Sept. 28, 1895, and is the son of John and Bertha (Meyers) Finley. John Finley, who lives retired in Salem, is well and favorably known. He was identified with the Victor Stove Company and The Deming Manufacturing Company. His wife is also a native of Salem. After completing his schooling in the public and high schools of Salem, Rollin B. Finley attended Salem Business College. He was employed by the City Savings Bank of Alliance, Ohio, until his enlistment for service in the World War. He served with the 308th Sanitary Train, 83rd Division, and spent 16 months in France. After his return from the army, Mr. Finley served as assistant secretary and treasurer of the Salem Hardware Company for five years and since September, 1924, has been interested in the music business in Salem. He handles a complete line of musical instruments and radios, and is local agent for the Starr piano and Edison and Columbia phonographs. The business, which is located on Broadway, is well patronized. On Sept. 20, 1917, Mr. Finley was married to Miss Anne Cecelia Redington, the daughter of Patrick and Agnes Redington of Salem. Mr. Finley is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 733 Rex Ruggy, of Ruggy-Courtney Motors, Inc., is one of Salem's most prominent and successful business men. He was born in this city, March 18, 1877, and is the son of George A. and Kate (Walker) Ruggy. Rex Ruggy began life as a messenger boy for the Western Union Telegraph Company when a boy of 14 years. He spent several years later in the employ of the Deming Company, the Buckeye Engine Company, and for 20 years was a member of the cigar and sporting goods firm of Ruggy-Johnson, later known as Reich & Ruggy. This business is still conducted under the latter firm name and they are dealers in sporting goods and accessories. Mr. Ruggy has been interested in the automobile business for a number of years and has met with marked success. With Mr. Courtney he has the local Overland-Willys-Knight agency, and owns one of the finest salesrooms and garages in the county. On June 30, 1909, Mr. Ruggy was married to Miss Eva B. Harris, of Salem, the daughter of C. E. and Alma Harris, residents of this city, where Mr. Harris has been foreman in the Mullins Body Corporation for 35 years. Mr. and Mrs. Ruggy have two children: George H., born Feb. 13, 1911; and Ruth Alma, born Oct. 3, 1916. Politically, Mr. Ruggy is a Republican. He is a member of the Masonic and Elks lodges, the Salem Country Club, Salem Golf Club, and ranks high in both business and social circles. A. R. Courtney is a substantial and reliable young business man of Salem, where he is connected with the Ruggy-Courtney Motors, Inc. He was born in Salem, July 28, 1890, and is the son of Arthur B. and Alice (Stauffer) Courtney. Mr. Courtney was employed by the Buckeye Engine Company for many years as an engineer. After completing his schooling in the public schools, A. R. Courtney entered the employ of the Bloomberg Clothing Company, Salem, and was later connected with the Porter Rubber Company, now the Salem Tire & Rubber Company. Before the establishment of his present business he was connected with the Salem Motor Company as a salesman. RuggyCourtney Motors, Inc., one of the leading automobile agencies in this section, are the agents for the Overland-Willys-Knight cars. The territory covered by the company includes seven townships in Columbiana County 734 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY and more than 350 cars are sold annually. The various departments are managed by : R. C. McAllister, paint shop ; John Ormsby, used car manager ; A. R. Courtney and H. Fullerton, sales department ; and Rex W. Ruggy, office manager. On Sept. 14, 1914, Mr. Courtney was united in marriage with Miss Vera M. Bonsall, the daughter of Charles Bonsall, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. They have a daughter, Jane, born in 1918. Mr. Courtney is a Republican, a member of the Salem Country Club, and is affiliated with the Masonic and Elks lodges. He has an extensive acquaintance in Columbiana County and is favorably known. Charles V. Rakestraw, owner and manager of the State and Grand Theatres, Salem, Ohio, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Alliance, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1896, and is the son of L. M. and Mary (Engle) Rakestraw. Charles V. Rakestraw attended the public schools of Alliance and attended the Los Angeles High School. He then returned to Salem and entered the employ of Trotter's Grocery, and while in their employ attended night school at the Salem Business College. He was then employed at the First National Bank of Salem where he remained three years. In July, 1917, Mr. Rakestraw enlisted in the U. S. Marines and for 13 months was stationed at the naval station at New Orleans. After his discharge Mr. Rakestraw returned to Salem, resuming his position at the First National Bank, where he remained one year. He then became interested in the laundry business, buying two laundries and consolidating them under the name of The American Laundry. In 1920 he bought the Grand Theatre, which has a seating capacity of 750. In 1922 the State Theatre was opened. It has a seating capacity of 750. Both houses show vaudeville, First National and Paramount pictures, and high class plays. Mr. Rakestraw is a member of Friends Church, and belongs to the American Legion, Elks Lodge, Motion Picture Owners of America, and the Youngstown Country Club. He is an enterprising and progressive citizen and is well and favorably known in Columbiana County, where he has many friends. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 735 Dallas Keller, agent for the Oakland and Pontiac automobiles in Salem, is among Columbiana County's reliable and excellent business men. He was born in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Aug. 5, 1882, the son of Christian and Louise (Peppel) Keller. Christian Keller, an early settler of Centre Township, ranks among the progressive farmers of that section. His wife is deceased. Dallas Keller attended the schools of Centre Township and until 1917 engaged in general farming, and was the owner of two fine farms in Center and Salem Townships. In 1917 he established his present business in Salem which has had a steady and substantial growth. Mr. Keller is the owner of his place of business, which is a modern and up-to-date garage and sales room. Mr. Keller was married Feb. 19, 1903, to Miss Charity Hoke, the daughter of Jonas and Margaret Hoke, of Salem Township, Columbiana County. They have two sons, Donald and Richard. Mr. Keller is a Republican, a member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church and 4s affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce. He is identified with the Salem Automobile Club. Russell Burns, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business in Salem, is a veteran of the World War and an enterprising young business man of Columbiana County. He was born in this city, Oct. 7, 1894, and is the son of Dallas and Louise (Taylor) Burns. Mr. Burns resides in Salem. His wife is deceased. Russell Burns attended the public schools of Salem and for several years was employed as a clerk in the grocery stores of I. B. Taylor and the Lease Company. He was connected with the Salem Co-operative Delivery Company for two years and later with S. D. Whinnery. He was connected with the Buick Motor Company at Flint, Mich., three years, and at the outbreak of the World War volunteered for service and was stationed at Camp McArthur, Waco, Texas, as a member of the 21st Machine Gun Battalion, Seventh Division. He was later transferred to Camp Oteen, Asheville, N. C. Mr. Burns was discharged in July, 1919, and returned to Salem where he entered the employ of V. L. Batin, hardware merchant. He has been sole owner of this business since 1923, which 736 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY was established in 1911 by S. D. Whinnery. It is one of the well established businesses of the city and does a large volume of business. Mr. Burns is affiliated with the Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Club, and American Legion. He is one of the well known young men of the community, whose success in life is practically assured. Dr. Charles H. Bailey, a widely known physician and surgeon of Columbiana County, who is successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at East Liverpool, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Harrisburg, Pa., Oct. 14, 1882, and is the son of M. C. and Agnes Cameron (Murdock) Bailey. M. C. Bailey, deceased, was a native of Sandy Lake, Pa., and a son of William N. Bailey, one of the early farmers of that section. M. C. Bailey was a graduate of Westminster College, Princeton University, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He was a minister of the Presbyterian Church and died at Uniontown, Pa. in 1894. His wife died the same year. She was the daughter of M. C. and Susan K. Murdock, natives of Scotland and Connecticut, respectively. To Reverend and Mrs. Bailey were born two children: Charles H., the subject of this sketch ; and Lillian, married Major F. A. Mountford, U. S. A., Fort Monroe, Va. He was graduated from West Point Academy in 1909 and served throughout the World War. He received the Distinguished Service Medal. Dr. Charles H. Bailey graduated from Wooster College in 1904 with the degree of A. B., and received his degree as Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan in 1908. He came to East Liverpool in 1911 and until 1916 was engaged in general practice. Since 1920 he has specialized in surgery. In June, 1917, Dr. Bailey volunteered for service during the World War and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps at Fort Benjamin Harrison. He was assigned to the 336th Ambulance Company, 84th Division, and in 1918, before sailing for France, was commissioned a captain. Upon its arrival in France the Division was made a replacement division and Dr. Bailey became a casual officer. He was attached to Field Hospital No. 33, which was functioning as an evacuation hospital. After the armistice he was chief of the surgical service in HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 737 camp hospital No. 66 at San Sulpice, France. After his arrival in the United States he was assigned to the surgeon general's office at Washington, D. C. He was discharged Nov. 1, 1919, with the rank of major. Dr. Bailey is now a major in the medical officers' reserve corps. In 1920 Dr. Bailey was married to Miss Sara Thompson, of East Liverpool, the daughter of John C. and Charlotte (Everson) Thompson, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Pennsylvania. Mr. Thompson, who lives retired, is president of the First National Bank of East Liverpool. Dr. Bailey is identified with the Columbiana County Medical Society, Ohio State Medical Association, American Medical Association, and the Pittsburgh Academy of Medicine. He is a Republican, a member of the Republican central committee, and the Republican central executive com- mittee. He holds membership in the Duquesne Club of Pittsburgh, East Liverpool Country Club, Rotary Club, American Legion, Medical Veterans of the World War, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, and the Sigma Chi and Theta Nu Epsilon fraternities. Dr. Bailey is a member of the Presbyterian Church and a progressive man in his profession. Howard M. Ball is well and favorably known in Salem where he is connected with the Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine Company. He was born at Danville, Ill., Aug. 9, 1873, and is a son of Warren J. and Louise (Doerflinger) Ball. Warren J. Ball, deceased, ranked among the representative business men of Columbiana County and was instrumental in bringing the Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine Company to Salem. He was born in Canton, Ohio, and for a number of years was identified with the Ideal Plow Company there. He came to Salem in the interests of that company, and remained in their employ until his connection with the Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine Company in 1905. He served as superintendent and general manager of the latter named company until his death, Jan. 3, 1922. There were six children in the Ball family, as follows : Howard, W. A., Agatha, Mabel, Theodora, and Pearl. Howard M. Ball attended the public schools of Canton, Ohio, and Salem, and when 18 years of age began an apprenticeship in his father's (10)V2 738 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY foundry, The Ball-Maule Company Foundry. He later was employed as a moulder by the Silver Manufacturing Company for five years, when he was employed by the Deming Company, with whom he remained for several years. In 1917 he returned to the Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine Company, of which his brother, Warren A., is superintendent and general manager. On June 29, 1899, Mr. Ball was married to Miss Izora Spiker, a daughter of Perry and Rachael (Grove) Spiker, of Shenandoah, Va. The Spiker family moved to Salem in 1890, and Mr. Spiker was in the employ of the Deming Company as a machinist for 27 years. He died in 1917 and is buried in Salem. Mrs. Spiker died in 1901 and is buried in Maryland. To Mr. and Mrs. Ball two children were bore: Helen, born Feb. 26, 1901, was married on Sept. 1, 1921, to J. A. Rufer, and they have one child, Jane Louise. Mr. Rufer, in partnership with his brother, owns the Rufer Bros. Garage, Goshen Street, Salem and Ralph, born March 29, 1903, married Sept. 21, 1923, to Miss Ellen Howell of Salem. They have one child, June Virginia. Mr. Ball and his family are members of the Episcopal Church. In politics he is an independent voter. E. G. Heston, who is well and favorably known among the substantial business men of Salem, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Damascus, Dec. 30, 1881, and is the son of William H. and Margaret (Derr) Heston. William H. Heston, deceased, was employed by the Buckeye Engine Company of Salem for many years as a pattern maker. His wife is also deceased. After completing his schooling at Damascus, E. G. Heston entered the employ of the American Express Company and the following year became connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Alliance. After ten years in their employ he spent three years with the McCaskey Register Company, and was later identified with the Alliance Structural Company. Since April 1, 1921, Mr. Heston has been part owner and manager of the Oriental Stores Company, Salem. This business, which was established in 1900, ranks among the leading business houses of the city, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 739 and handles a high grade line of groceries, meats and baked goods. Sixteen people are employed. On Jan. 4, 1903, Mr. Heston was united in marriage with Miss Margaret S. Donges, of Damascus. They have a son, George, born Dec. 4, 1904, a graduate of Salem High School. Mr. Heston is a member of the Christian Science Church, the Masonic Lodge, and Kiwanis Club. He is an independent voter. Fred Gibbons is among the pioneer automobile men of Salem, where he has engaged in business since 1909. He was born near Canfield, Ma-honing County, Ohio, June 23, 1882, the son of Frank and Laura (Hendricks) Gibbons, both deceased. Fred Gibbons spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the public schools. At the age of 16 years he entered the employ of the Deming Manufacturing Company, Salem, and was later connected with the Silver Manufacturing Company. In 1909 he engaged in the automobile business and for the past three years has had the agency in Salem for the Star and Durant cars. Mr. Gibbons has an extensive business and sells approximately 200 cars yearly. He has an up-to-date garage and renders high grade service. On Dec. 31, 1909, Mr. Gibbons was married to Miss Mary Ream, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Ream, both deceased. They have a son, Chester. born April 9, 1911. Mr. Gibbons is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a Republican and is favorably known in the community. D. J. Hanna is one of Salem's progressive and well known young business men, where he is interested in the taxicab business. He was born in this city, Jan. 22, 1904, and is the son of E. R. and Louisa (Ulery) Hanna. E. R. Hanna was a substantial citizen of Columbiana County. He was extensively engaged in farming near Salem for a number of years and later was engaged in business in Salem at the time of his death in 740 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY March, 1915. He and his wife were natives of this county. She now resides in Salem. There are seven children in the Hanna family, as follows: M. S., married Mary Law, of Lisbon ; D. J., the subject of this sketch ; Flora Irene, Sarah Margaret, Lawrence, Ada, and Albert. After completing his schooling at Salem in 1922, D. J. Hanna entered his present business. He was prominent as an athlete at Salem High School as a member of the football and basketball teams. Mr. Hanna has a fleet of five taxicabs, one Peerless touring car, one truck, and he also conducts a first class garage and repair shop. Mr. Hanna is an independent voter. He holds membership in the Central Christian Church and belongs to the Kiwanis Club. He has many friends and acquaintances in the community and is deservedly popular. Colin Scott Chisholm is one of Salem's representative and successful business men. He was born in this city, April 24, 1888, and is the son of J. R. and Tryphena (Hisey) Chisholm. J. R. Chisholm, deceased, was well and favorably known in Salem during his life, where he was engaged in the confectionery, baking and grocery business. He died June 11, 1924. C. S. Chisholm spent his boyhood in Salem, attended Salem High School, and Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio. He operated the first motion picture theatre in Salem, the Nickelodeum, and later owned the Highland and Family theatres. He served as dispatch clerk in the local post office for nine years and in 1919 he was appointed circulation manager of the Salem News. In the latter year he purchased the Salem Newspaper Agency. Mr. Chisholm carries a complete line of out of town newspapers and periodicals, and also handles sporting goods. He has 35 paper routes under his management. On Nov. 16, 1915, Mr. Chisholm was united in marriage with Miss Doris A. Warner, the daughter of Harry S. and Sadie (McDowell) Warner, residents of Salem. They have no children. Mr. Chisholm is a Republican, is secretary of the Isaac Walton League and The Columbiana County Fish & Game Protective Association, and a member of The Kiwanis Club. He and his wife are highly esteemed in the community and are reliable and substantial citizens of Salem. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 741 Alpha H. Fults, a substantial and well known citizen of Salem, was born in Columbiana County, Nov. 13, 1882, the son of William Henry and Lydia (Fawcett) Fults. William Henry Fults, deceased, was a native of Columbiana County. He served throughout the Civil War and is now deceased. He was a well known merchant of Salem for a number of years. After completing his schooling in the public schools, Alpha A. Fults engaged in farming with his father. He later entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for a short time, after which he was associated with his brother's business in Salem, Tetlow & Fults. Mr. Fults is now identified with the Oriental Stores Company. On Dec. 17, 1903, Mr. Fults was united in marriage with Miss Florence Frost, of Lisbon, the daughter of Jesse and Caroline Frost. They have two children: Kenneth, born Oct. 12, 1907 ; and Gladys Camille, born Aug. 13, 1910. Mr. Fults is an independent voter. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Kiwanis Club. He and his family have an extensive acquaintance in Columbiana County. W. L. Fults, one of Salem's enterprising and progressive merchants, was born at Brownsville, Monroe County, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1874, and is the son of William Henry and Lydia Jane (Fawcett) Fults. William Henry Fults, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. In early life he engaged in general farming and later conducted a meat business at Salem. He is deceased and his wife resides in Salem. W. L. Fults was reared and educated in Ohio and for a number of years engaged in farming with his father. He later located in Salem and was employed by John Bowers for several years, but returned to farming for a short time later. He entered the employ of Trotter & Wilson in Salem and in 1902 purchased a half interest in the business with W. A. Tetlow. Since April, 1917, Mr. Fults has been sole owner. He conducts one of the finest meat markets of the city and employs three men. The business is located at 42 Broadway. On April 19, 1898, Mr. Fults was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Ellen West, of Salem, the daughter of Samuel and Mary C. (Leach) West, 742 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY both deceased. Mr. West died April 19, 1924, and his wife died Jan. 12, 1925. To Mr. and Mrs. Fults a daughter was born, Esther Lillian, the wife of L. D. Beardmore, advertising manager for the Salem Publishing Company. They have a daughter, Nanna Bell, and one son, Ralph West, who died during the typhoid fever epidemic in 1920. Politically, Mr. Fults is a Republican. He holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Kiwanis Club and Salem Country Club. He is a reliable man who has made a success of his business. Thomas S. Davis, who for many years has been identified with the Deming Company, is a native of Salem, and a member of one of the highly esteemed pioneer families of this section. He was born Nov. 8, 1882, the son of Walter and Elizabeth (Mather) Davis. Samuel Davis, great-grandfather of Thomas S. Davis, was among the first settlers of Salem, having located here in 1803. Walter Davis was engaged in farming and met an accidental death in 1888, when only 32 years of age. His wife died in 1899. They had two children, as follows : Celia was the wife of W. P. Holloway, deceased ; and Thomas S., the subject of this sketch. Thomas S. Davis attended the public schools of Salem and in 1889 entered the employ of the Deming Company, with whom he has remained continuously with the exception of three years. At present he is foreman of the house water systems and brass finishings departments. On Sept. 8, 1904, Mr. Davis was united in marriage with Miss Grace Schriver, the daughter of Frederick and Florence (Bushey) Schriver, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Schriver is deceased and his wife resides at Wooster. To Mr. and Mrs. Davis three children were born : Walter Frederick, born July 7, 1905, a student at Ohio Wesleyan University ; Robert Leroy, born Jan. 13, 1908; and Florence Elizabeth, born Aug. 10, 1912. Mr. Davis is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has always been an energetic man and stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 743 Jesse B. Garber has been a resident of Salem since 1885, where he is identified with the Deming Company as general superintendent. He was born at Canfield, Ohio, May 25, 1862, the son of John B. and Melissa (Collar) Garber. John B. Garber, who resides at Bay City, Mich., was a stationary engineer during his active career and was employed by the J. R. Hall Company for 20 years. His wife is deceased. Jesse B. Garber spent his boyhood in Michigan and received his education in the schools of Essexville. Since 1885 he has been connected with the Deming Company and has held his present position as superintendent since 1900. Mr. Garber was married July 2, 1891, to Miss Josephine Garwood of Salem, the daughter of Joseph and Eliza (Blacksmith) Garwood, both deceased. Mr. Garwood died during the Civil War, while serving as a member of the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr. and Mrs. Garber have two adopted children : Joseph C. Ford, who lives at Madison, Wis., and Jessie Bell Ford, married W. H. VanSkiver, lives in Pittsburgh. Mr. Garber is a member of the Christian Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an independent voter. W. W. Tolerton is among the prominent and successful business men of Salem, where he is manager of the Citizens Ice & Coal Company. He was born in this city, June 10, 1878, and is the son of H. A. and Florence (Johnson) Tolerton. H. A. Tolerton, who lives retired in Los Angeles, Calif., was a prosperous farmer of Columbiana County for many years. He was born near Salem and the Tolerton family is one of the oldest families of this section, having purchased land from the government during the early days of settlement in Columbiana County. W. W. Tolerton was educated in the public schools of Salem and was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. His first business connection was with the American Steel & Wire Company, Cleveland, and he was later with the Illinois Central Railroad in Chicago. In 1902 he returned to Salem and founded his present business, which was first known as the Tolerton Ice Company. It was incorporated in 1909 as the Citizens Ice 744 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY & Coal Company, and since that time has developed into one of the leading business enterprises of the county, maintaining service in Salem, Columbiana, Leetonia, East Liverpool, Lisbon, Sebring, Canfield, and Winona. They are wholesalers and retailers. Mr. Tolerton's business associates are: E. W. Silver, W. D. Smith, C. E. Tolerton, P. L. Tolerton, of Chicago, and H. A. Tolerton, of Los Angeles, Calif. On March 26, 1903, Mr. Tolerton was married to Miss Nellie Rubins of Delaware, Ohio, the daughter of P. P. and Eleanor (Rubins). Mr. Rubins lives retired at Marion, Ohio. His wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Tolerton have been born three children : Eleanor, a student at Ohio Wesleyan University ; Oscar, and Ralph. Mr. Tolerton is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Salem Country Club and Chamber of Commerce. C. F. Wright is among the prominent young business men of Columbiana County, and is identified with the Wright Manufacturing Company of Lisbon. He was born in Lisbon, Jan. 21, 1891, and is the son of Hal H. and Mary (Farmer) Wright. Hal H. Wright, well known throughout Ohio as a successful business man, is the son of Hugh H. Wright, who founded the Wright Manufacturing Company in 1881. Hal H. Wright is now assisted in the business by his sons, Charles F. and William F. The company began the manufacture of chain hoists in 1904 and has developed into one of the leading enterprises of the county. The factory covers 56,000 square feet, the foundry 100,000 square feet, and 150 people are employed. The motto of the company is: "Wright Hoists for Speed, Strength, Service and Safety." C. F. Wright grew up in Lisbon, attended the public and high schools, and was graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1913. He has since devoted his entire time to his father's business. On Jan. 22, 1921, Mr. Wright was united in marriage with Miss Helen Young, the daughter of Andrew S. and Ella (McDowell) Young, of East Liverpool. They have a son, Windsor, born March 9, 1922. In politics Mr. Wright is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Elks Lodge, East Liverpool Country Club, Salem Golf HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 745 Club, and Kiwanis Club. He is affiliated with all Masonic bodies, including Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, Knight Templars, Commandery, and Al Koran Shrine of Cleveland. Mr. Wright has an extensive acquaintance and the Wright family has always been representative of the best citizenship of Columbiana County. G. D. Simpson, proprietor of the Simpson Electric Company, is among Salem's successful young business men. He was born at Washingtonville, Ohio, March 5, 1901, and is the son of William and Minnie (Warner) Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson are residents of Washingtonville. G. D. Simpson completed his schooling at Washingtonville and at an early age became interested in the electrical business. In 1924 he established the Simpson Electric Company in partnership with J. D. Fieldhouse. They carried on a general electrical repair business and specialized in battery and ignition work, but Mr. Simpson now has a business at his residence on McKinley Ave. On June 22, 1922, Mr. Simpson was united in marriage with Miss Esther Calvin of Greenford, Ohio, and they have a daughter, Audrey, born April 28, 1923. Mr. Simpson attends the Methodist Episcopal Church and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an independent voter. Mrs. Simpson is a member of the Baptist Church. Joseph M. Kelley is one of Salem's most popular young men, where he is connected with the World War Memorial as manager and director of men's and boy's activities. He was born in Salem, Sept. 30, 1899, the son of Victor M. and Elizabeth (Smith) Kelley. Victor M. Kelley was identified with the Buckeye Engine Company of Salem until the time of his death in 1901. After completing his early education in Salem, Joseph M. Kelley was graduated from Kenyon College in 1922. He was prominently identified with the athletics of that institution and was a member of the varsity football, basket ball and baseball teams for three years. Since the erec- 746 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY tion of the World War Memorial Building in 1924, Mr. Kelley has served as its manager and athletic director. The building was erected at a cost of $150,000, has a well equipped gymnasium, club rooms and an auditorium which seats 600 people. It is the headquarters for the American Legion, Boy Scouts, and Salem Chamber of Commerce. Miss Doris Chandler is in charge of Girl's and Women's activities. Mr. Kelley is a Republican, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Salem Country Club, and Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Dr. Leroy Hartsough ranks among Salem's prominent young men, where he is engaged in his profession as Doctor of Chiropractic. He was born on a farm near Salem, Feb. 23, 1890, and is the son of Enoch and Elizabeth (Kump) Hartsough. Doctor Hartsough received his early education in the public schools of Butler Township, Salem, and received his degree from the Davenport College of Chiropractic and the Universal College of Chiropractic in 1912. He then practiced in Canton, Ohio, until 1916, when he removed to Salem. He has a well established practice and stands high in the community. On April 16, 1914, Doctor Hartsough was married to Miss Norma Whinnery, the daughter of Lloyd and Emma Whinnery, of Salem. They have a son, Clarence. Doctor Hartsough is a member of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Kiwanis Club of Salem. He is an independent voter. Walter J. Terry, who is connected with the Deming Manufacturing Company as traffic manager, is among the prominent and successful business men of Salem. He was born at Corry, Pa., Oct. 8, 1867, and is a son of Judson and Lelia L. (Fitch) Terry. Mr. Terry was a farmer during his life and is now deceased. His wife died in 1901. Walter J. Terry was six years of age when his parents removed to Chautauqua, N. Y., from Corry, Pa. He attended the public schools there and was afterwards employed at Belvidere, N. Y., for three years. He was then connected with the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad as a brakeman for one year, and was later employed by the Adams Ex- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 747 press Company, at Mansfield, Ohio, for one year, spent about seven years as extra agent and messenger with the latter company, and served as its local agent in Salem, for four years. Mr. Terry was then identified with the Columbiana County Telephone Company for four years and since 1906 has been connected with the Deming Manufacturing Company. He has held his present responsible position since 1920. On May 6, 1896, Mr. Terry was united in marriage with Miss Julia Wedling, of Wooster, Ohio. They have a daughter, Mildred L., a graduate of Salem High School, lives in Cleveland, where she is employed by the Willard Storage Battery Company. Mr. Terry is a Democrat and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He has served as a member of the Salem Board of Health for the past nine years. Harold L. Smith, who ranks among East Liverpool's progressive young business men, is a native of this city. He was born Sept. 18, 1899, and is the son of David B. and Jennie W. (Millward) Smith. David B. Smith is a native of East Liverpool, as also is his wife. He was a farmer in early life and later learned the potter's trade in East Liverpool, and is now in the employ of the Dresden Pottery Company. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, as follows : Harold L., the subject of this sketch ; Kenneth, deceased ; Clyde, employed by the Review-Tribune, East Liverpool ; Norman, deceased ; Ethel, deceased ; Wilma and Richard, both students. Harold L. Smith was reared and educated in East Liverpool and after his graduation from high school in 1918 he entered the employ of the Star Bargain Company as a clerk. The following year he became connected with the Review-Tribune as an advertising solicitor and remained in that capacity until April, 1925, when he purchased his news business from C. 0. Weaver. Mr. Smith owns the only newstand of its kind in the city and carries a complete line of periodicals, stationery, sporting goods, confections, cigars, tobaccos, etc. On Sept. 18, 1920, Mr. Smith married Miss Helen Rinehart, of East Liverpool, the daughter of Roy and Mary Belle (Thompson) Rinehart. Mr. Rinehart is a well known road contractor and is at present building the road between East Liverpool and Midland, Pa. He was the first man 748 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY to build concrete roads in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two children : Marjorie Helen, born Nov. 17, 1921; and Robert Francis, born Feb. 6, 1923. Mr. Smith is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and has an extensive acquaintance throughout Columbiana County. Theo. I. Nikitarides ranks among the enterprising and successful young merchants of Wellsville. He was born in Greece, Dec. 11, 1902, and is the son of Ippokratis and Oterjulia (Efstathew) Nikitarides. Ippokratis Nikitarides, deceased, was a native of Greece and spent his entire life there. His wife died in 1908. They had three children: Androniki, lives in West Virginia ; Theo I., the subject of this sketch ; and Mike, engaged in business with his brother in Wellsville. Theo. I. Nikitarides spent his boyhood in his native land and has lived in this country since 1920. He engaged in the confectionery business at Erie, Pa., for four years and since July, 1924, has been located at Wellsville. The business is known as the Ohio Valley Confectionery. Politically, Mr. Nikitarides is a Democrat. John D. Dallis is favorably known in East Liverpool, where he is engaged in business. He was born in Tenedos, Greece, July 22, 1887, and is the son of Demetrius and Catherine (Columbus) Dallis. Demetrius Dallis, who resides in Greece with his family, is a shoe manufacturer and operates a factory at Tenedos. He is a prominent citizen of his community and has held many public offices. There are eight children in the Dallis family, as follows : John D., the subject of this sketch ; Angelica, married James Xepolitos, lives in Greece ; Helen, married Nick Burelis, lives in Greece ; Sam, a World War veteran, lives in Greece ; Steve, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; William, lives at Wheeling, W. Va. ; George and Simeona, both students, live in Greece. John D. Dallis spent his boyhood in his native land and was educated in Greece and Cairo, Egypt. He lived in Egypt until 1910, at which time he came to the United States and located at Wheeling, W. Va. He later conducted a bakery business at Bellaire, Ohio, and in July, 1913, removed HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 749 to East Liverpool, where he has since engaged in the shoe repair business. He owns a large business block on Washington Street, as well as other real estate in the city. In November, 1925, Mr. Dallis sailed for Europe, spending a vacation of three months in Greece and Egypt. Mr. Dallis is a Republican and a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. E. E. Alton, an enterprising and reliable citizen of Wellsville, in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Dover, July 18, 1869, and is the son of John and Melinda (Parrish) Alton. John Alton, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Pennsylvania and many years ago removed with his family to Ohio, and settled at Dover. He served throughout the Civil War with Company I, 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. He died Sept. 16, 1900, and his wife died May 22, 1918. They were the parents of the following children: Maggie, the widow of Willis Simmerman, lives at Peoli, Ohio ; E. E., the subject of this sketch ; May, married E. L. Barton, lives in Cleveland ; Amberzine, married Rev. B. L. George, lives at Marion, Ohio ; Hattie, married 0. H. Mann, lives in Wellsville ; H. J., lives at Cleveland, Ohio ; Linnie, married H. J. Berkshire, lives in Gnadenhutten, Ohio ; and Rev. John T., a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, lives at Norwalk, Ohio. E. E. Alton was educated in the schools of Washington Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and in 1891 settled in Wellsville. He has since been connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad and has been foreman of the car department since 1910. On Sept. 4, 1890, Mr. Alton was united in marriage with Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Schmidt, who was born at Port Washington, Ohio, May 2, 1872, the daughter of Jacob and Louise (Gottman) Schmidt, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Schmidt died in August, 1901, and his wife resides in Wellsville. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Alton: (1) Edward Raymond, born June 18, 1892, lives at Wellsville, was married Sept. 18, 1912, to Josephine Barnes, and they have two daughters, Mary Dorothy, born Nov. 29, 1913 ; and Phyllis