PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 875 mings, were born there in 1781 and 1796, respectively, and reared a family of seven children, our subject being the first-born. The father was a substantial farmer, and a man of considerable prominence, serving as Justice of the Peace for nearly a quarter of a century, and three terms, or nine years, as Clerk of the Court. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity, was a Democrat in politics, and a Presbyterian in religion. He died in the spring of 1838, his wife having passed away the year before. He was a son of Robert and Margaret (Marshall) Cummings, f the same county, and a grandson of James Cummings, also of the Keystone State, who married a Miss Marshall, of Scotch origin. The gentleman of whom we write was reared on a farm, and obtained a common-school education, afterward devoting himself to teaching for five years in his native State. In October, 1836, he 'and some neighbors journeyed in wagons as far west as Columbus, Ohio, when he took a stage and rode ten miles toward Xenia, to which place he continued his journey on foot, reaching it in advance of the stage, having made the entire trip from Co-, lumbus in thirty-six hours. For seven years he was engaged in teaching, although he also improved the farm which he had purchased upon first coming here. During three years of this time he taught constantly, but he subsequently abandoned the prfession, and gave his time exclusively to farming. He has served both as Township Clerk and Justice, and is well-known as a liberal and public spirited citizen. He contributes generously toward all public improvements, and during the war was liberal in his donations for the benefit of the Union army. In politics he is an active Republican, and in religion a consistent member of the Reformed Church. On April 27, 1837, Mr. Cummings was united in marriage with Miss Mary Boots, who was born in Caesar's Creek Township, November 19, 1819. She was a daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Peterson) Boots, an estimable and Christian woman, and a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was mourned by many friends when removed by death, April 1, 1861. She was the mother of six children: Joseph B. is the eldest; Sarah Jane is the wife of William Conklin; James R., of Jennings County, Ind., served three years during the late war; Thomas J., who was in the service a year, died leaving three children—Frank, Allie, and Dillie; Mattie is the wife of Henry Long ; John is the youngest son and child. On October 23, 1862, Mr. Cummings was again married, his bride being Martha, daughter of Ward and Margaret (Haines) McNair. She was born in Caesar's Creek Township, and is a consistent member of the Reformed Church. This marriage has been childless. CHARLES H. SCHULTE. Among the various industries which give employment to a large number of persons in the city of Springfield, the manufacture of boots and shoes is one of the most important. Mr. Schulte has been established as a manufacturer of and dealer in boots and shoes at Springfield for a number of years. His present factory was put in operation in March, 1890, and although running but a short time, bears every indication of being an assured success. The proprietor has had an ample experience in the business, while his financial ability is unquestioned. In connection with this sketch, the reader will notice a lithographic portrait of Mr. Schulte, who is now in life's early prime. He possesses those characteristics which give indication of success in whatever career he might have chosen; as a citizen he is energetic, devoted to the best interests of the city where he has always resided. He is quick in his decisions and firm in his advocacy of the right, thus faithfully fulfilling his conception of life's duties. Liberal in his support of the city's best moral and educational advancement, he has many friends in this community, and, indeed, wherever he is known. A native of the city of Springfield, the subject of this notice was born March 20, 1855, and is the son of Frederick and Catherine (Winters) Schulte, both of whom were natives of Germany. The parents emigrated to America in their youth, were married in Ohio and for many years have been residents of Springfield. The father is .at present conducting one of the retail stores of his son, 876 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. Charles H. The latter acquired a practical education in the city schools, completing his studies when about fourteen years old, and then commenced learning the trade of a shoemaker. He served an apprenticeship of three years, and at the expiration of this time embarked in business for himself on a modest scale. By a course of prudence and good management, together with a close application to business, his progress was rapid from the start. He first located on West Main Street, occupying a small store, but his business rapidly increased; so that he was obliged to move to more commodious quarters, and he also established another store. He gives close attention to his factory, which turns out the finest of ladies' shoes for which he has a ready sale, both wholesale and retail. The factory, although in its infancy, gives employment to about forty hands, and it is predicted that in the near future Mr. Schulte will be obliged to double his force. The marriage of. Charles H. Schulte and Miss Anna Anderson was celebrated in Cincinnati in the spring of 1877. Of this union there have been born two children—Helen G. and Frederick. The family residence is pleasantly situated on West North Street and both in its furnishings and surroundings is indicative of cultured tastes and ample means. MIL Schulte has very little (o do with politics aside from casting his vote with the Democratic party. He belongs to Red Star Lodge, No. 205, K. of P., and Protection Lodge No. 759, K. of H.   W. A. PAXSON, of Jamestown, the son of John and Louisa Paxson, was born in Beaver Creek Township, Greene County, Ohio, July 6, 1850. His grandfather was Aaron Paxson, who was one of the pioneers of Greene County, having emigrated to this county as early as 1804, from Fayette County, Pa. He was the son of Amos and Cynthia (Beal) Paxson. He was a grandson of James and Sarah Paxson, of Philadelphia, Pa., where she was for years a Quaker preacher of considerable notoriety. The subject of this sketch was the oldest of five children, all of whom are living at this date, death having never entered the threshold of his father's family. His earlier years were spent on the farm of his father, engaged in the health inspiring pursuits of that vocation. He attended. the common schools each year during their sessions, and was an apt scholar, and by the time he reached the age of fourteen years, he had mastered their curriculum, and, although at that time residing four miles away, he attended the school at Jamestown, Ohio, for .a time, where he could advance in knowledge, walking the distance morning and evening, and never missed a day. He afterward attended the college for two years at the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio. He taught school at what was known as "Larkin's schoolhouse" for one year, during which time, in addition to the duties f teaching, he read law under the tuition and supervision of the late Hon. J. A. Sexton, of Xenia, Ohio. After his school was closed in the spring, he returned to his father's farm, and assisted in the work of planting and tending the crops, and read law at the same time. He attended the Cincinnati Law College for one year, was graduated with a high standing, receiving the degree of L. L. D., and was admitted to the bar of Ohio, in the spring of 1874. While in Cincinnati, he was associated with the law firm of Donham Foraker, but his health partially failing, his physician advised him to locate in some other locality, and he located at Washington C. H., in 1874, and became associated with the late Col. S. F. Kerr, in the practice of his profession, with flattering prospects of success. During the year 1876 he was married to Miss R. C. Rankin, of Fayette County, Ohio, with whom he has lived a joyous, happy !ife ever since. W. A. Paxson, early in life evinced some degree of literary ability as well as poetic talent; since his boyhood he has corresponded -for the county papers, and his sketches were always appreciated by both press and patrons, but he has never sought for emolument in this line, although his ability and great versatility, if used in this channel would most undoubtedly enable him to attain an enviable position. Some of his poetical contributions are of a high order, and will bear a favorable comparison PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 877 with those of such poets as Will Carleton and James W. Riley. Some of his contributions have been largely copied by the press, and frequently with favorable comment. His descriptive faculties are of a high order, smooth, natural, and show that he is a keen observer of men and things.. His poems entitled the "Rented Farm," and "The Merchant Farmer," which originally appeared in the Pittsburg Stockman, have been frequently copied and republished by request, and are masterpieces in their class of literature. By permission of the author we here insert the formf, as it will undoubtedly not be unappreciated by our patrons in general, and may secure from oblivion a gerh: The Rented Farm. [From the Stockman.] 'Tis said that "Those who till the ground Have always most contentment found. In other words, the self-same thought, That "Those who have with nature wrought Should never play the rustic clown Who sold his farm and moved to town." But if old maxims can't prevail Be pleased to hear our o'ertrue tale: Old Farmer Hobson years ago Acquired the name of "Honest Joe." He and his wife, Melissa Jane, Lived in the house by "Maple Lane" So long that all the neighbors said That "until he and she were dead They both would stay upon the farm." There they were both secure from harm— No noisy brawls to pierce their eat s— No riots dire to raise. their fears;. There for almost three score of years They lived in peace, so far as known, Until their boys and girls were "grown And married off." And then, alone, Like two old doves, mated for life, Lived Farmer Hobson and his wife. Their children all had "settled down," Some in the country, some in town. And spite the little jealous cricks That will spring. up between young chicks They were all "doing well enough." Said Honest Joe, "not half so tough A time they have got to get along As Jane and I when we were young." And every year at least one day, Sometime in winter, sometimes May, In mem'ry of the natal day, Of father or of mother dear, Who both were born the self-same year, They'd get together, one and all, Both young and old, and great and small, And the old house would fairly ring, As they would laugh and talk and sing; And swift the hours would speed away Upon this anniversary day. Then to their homes again they'd hie, Like birds that to their nestlings fly, And, with sad eyes, poor Joe and Jane Would say, "Good-bye! Come soon again!" And at the gate—the old yard gate— They'd stand and look, and sob, and wait Until the last was out of sight, Then turn and "do their chores for night." And with soft hearts alone again Were left old farmer Joe and Jane, Both growing old, and child-like, too, As old folks are most apt to do— For to us all the years go past, And whirl us through the world so fast, Old age comes creeping on apace Ere manhood learns its sphere to grace, And almost ere we are aware Our heads are silvered o'er with care. And thus the years went swiftly by, As to the happy years do. fly, Until a year or so ago A city friend said: 'Uncle Joe, Why don't you come to town to live? There is no use for you to strive As you two do. Take my advice And move to town; 'twill be so nice. Rent out your farm for money rent; "Twill make you more, tot lose a cent, And so much easier you can live, And have so much more time to give To visiting, and such as that," And thus concluded this chit-chat. When Farmer Hobson that same day Went slowly plodding on his way, He mused upon this "brand new" theme, And prodded up his sluggish team, And looked around, as if ashamed, And wondered if his team were lamed By such brisk driving. Then again, He slowly plodded down the lane, As if he feared to meet dear Jane. His chores soon done, the horses fed, The wagon put beneath the shed, The harness hung upon the pin, The "mill-feed" placed within the bin, The cattle tied within their stall, The calves supplied, had ceased to bawl, The pigs from squealing had desisted, 878 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. And Uncle Joe had just assisted Aunt Jane to milk the two fat cows, And walked beside her to the house With well-filled pail upon his arm, And glanced about him o'er the farm. The evening meal was then prepared, Their thankfulness in words declared By Uncle Joe. The meal in silence masticated, When Aunt Jane, somewhat agitated, Said, "What's the matter? Hain't you well? What's happened that you hate to tell? I've noticed you for'n hour or so— You act so queer—what is it. Joe?" Said Honest Joe, as he wiped the dew That from his brain had oozed through, "I don't know whether to or not— I haven't given it second thought'— But then I guess I might as well The whole from the beginning tell, And so, to make it short, that Mr. Brown Asked me to-day to move to town, To rent the farm and get the cash, And go to town and 'cut a dash.' " "Yes, and everything 'go to smash,' " Said Jane. "It's no wonder, Joe; That you behaved so curious—no! If that's what's worrying your mind, Rest easy, then ; we're not the kind Of folks to lead a city life— You and your plain old country wife. We've lived here happy and contented And this farm never shall be rented As long as I'm alive. You've heard my say— I'll live here till my dyin' day. I. helped to pay for this here farm, And I would rather lose my 'arm Than see it go to stranger's hands. No, Joe, we're fixtures on these lands; As they say, in them law instruments, We're 'tenants and hereditaments'— Belong to the farm as much as the fences, And surely you must halve lost your senses To think for a minute that I would go To town to live—no, never, Joe." Joe sat and never "opened his head," But listened to every word she said; For he had learned this lesson in life— To never contradict his wife, But let her go and have her say, And in the end he'd have his way. Thus matters rested for several days, They each pursued their several ways, And neither referred to the matter again, Till at last the subject was broached by Jane. Says she: "Well, Joe, what would you say If I was to tell you that I to-day Had concluded to go to town awhile, To just please you. We can give it a trial. I'm getting old, as well as you, And there wouldn't be half so much to do. We could live so nice, just you and I, And if you like it, I will try To do my best to be contented— But I hate to see the old farm rented." But, to be brief, they moved to town, In a house quite near to Mr. Brown, The farm was rented out for cash, To a farmer who was bold and rash. And, first, he didn't like the way The fences run, and so away He moved the rails that years ago Had been placed there by Uncle Joe; He plowed up all the "little lots" Which had been seeded down in plots Of choicest grass to suit the taste f their old owner; and to waste Went all the work of many years Which almost brought his eyes to tears. The orchard, filled with choicest fruits, Became a pasture for the brutes, Which gnawed and browsed, and barked the trees, And many more such things as these Occurred, to show that the old farm Was in the way of direful harm. The windows, broke, were stuffed with rags, The gate upon the hinges sags; The "palings" off, and in the yard The pigs and cattle standing guard Around the door, and 'neath the bowers Of Uncle's grapes and Auntie's flowers, Her Hollyhocks and beds of roses Were marked by little "porkers" noses, Her pinks and peonies, daisies, too, Made fragrant cuds for cows to chew, While "horning" at the evergreens, And rubbing down the myrtle screens, The Honeysuckle's fragrant boughs Had gone to deck these selfsame cows. The garden gate was on the ground, While in the garden might be found A drove of pigs, whose lusty snouts Were turning up the currant sprouts; While others, as if in rage, Were "rooting out" the thyme and sage Which Old Aunt Jane, with tender care, Long years ago had planted there. Old farmer Joe came down the lane To "see the things," and good Aunt Jane Concluded that she would come along "To get some air" and hear the song Of those old birds which every spring Came around the old farm-house to sing. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 879 And, as they slowly neared the house, And spied the yard well-filled with cows, The gates all standing open wide, They both with sorrow almost cried— For when they saw the work of years, The objects of their hopes and fears, All gone to ruin, naught but tears Could drown their grief. "'S too bad! 'S too bad!" Said Uncle Joe. "It makes me sad To think that what we so much prized Should be destroyed as if despised." They rapped at the old "parlor" door, Where they had never rapped before, But where the guests of many years Had come to mingle joys and tears With them, here through this door They ne'er as strangers passed before; But now as guests in their own home Must they at this time only come, And here again they did behold What they had prized far more than gold Had been abused and marred—destroyed. Those snowy walls with filth were cloyed; The "spare room" into kitchen turned; A maiden in the "parlor" churned; The walls were pasted over with scraps, And nails on which hung hats and caps; The "mantel piece" with marbled stripes," Was tilled with old tobacco pipes; The wood work, spotless when they left, Was now of paint almost bereft; And all about was so much changed, No wonder that they felt estranged. They looked about, but so dumbfounded, By the destruction which surrounded Them on right and left, that they Declared "they hadn't time to stay, But must go back to town again" Both Uncle Joe and dear Aunt Jane. It was "too much." They both "broke down" Before they reached their home in town; But not one word did either say, Except Aunt Jane, who (by the way) Remarked, as they came down the lane: "Well, Joe, you can't blame this on Jane." W. A. PAXSON, Jamestown, O. Mr. Paxson has not confined himself in his literary efforts to the loadings of the muse alone, but has written some very forcible articles upon various themes, such as politics, religious subjects, and agricultural topics, having at one time secured the first prize in a contest for the best article upon the subject of "Tile drainage of farm lands," and the second prize in a similar contest upon the subject of "System in farming," conducted by two of the leading agricultural papers in the United States, both of which were hotly contested. Although Mr. Paxson was reared a Methodist, and still holds a nominal membership with that denomination, he is extremely liberal in his religious belief, not by any means subscribing to the strict orthodox tenets of that sect. He has always been a great reader, and an original thinker, and has not confined his investigations to one narrow channel, but has launched out upon the broad sea of thought and investigation, having more faith in the nineteenth century, than in the dark days of the superstitious and ignorant past. He has always been liberal in his support of religious and charitable purposes, and not obtrusive of any peculiar doctrine or belief that he may have, saying "that what he may believe or not believe, is the result of his own investigation, and the effect of evidence upon his own mind, and if the evidence convinces him, or fails to convince him, that is the result of his organization, and he does not care to impose it upon others unsolicited, as it might seem insufficient to base the same conclusions upon, and would then do neither them nor himself any good." "They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them;' each one for himself. Mr. Paxson has one of the very best selected private libraries in the community, which shows upon examination that it was not selected for the binding on the volumes, but for the intrinsic merits of their contents, and its pages show that they have been perused by one who does not subscribe to all he reads, but has the courage of his convictions, and is not afraid to express upon the margin either his approval or rejection of the context. Mr. Paxton has lain aside, if he ever did have, any political ambition. Although a stanch Republican ever since he has been a voter, so far as National and State affairs are concerned, because he believes as he says "that there is more good mixed with less evil in that party, than either of the others, and because it advocates more practical methods of dealing with affairs as they are," yet he does not hesitate to condemn that in the party of his choice which he does not approve. He is outspoken in his convictions, too much so to lead the popular 880 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. rabble in a race for the spoils of office, therefore, he says he prefers to retain his liberty to speak his sentiments, to being trammeled, and thereby become elevated to political preferment." He is social in his habits, and belongs to the Masonic and Odd. Fellows fraternities, in all of which he has held high official position, both with credit to himself and the orders. In addition to his professional duties, Mr. Paxson also conducts two farms, one in Greene and one in Fayette County, of which he is the owner, and he there exhibits the result of his scientific research and knowledge, in the various departments of that line. He has adopted several very important systems thereon; that show study, and that have proven very productive. He has his own system of rotation of crops, also his own system of drainage, both of which, having been in use now for several years, have demonstrated their advantages over the ordinary routine 'of that community, and are being adopted by the more advanced farmers, who observe them, and as they say, with marked success. He keeps up with the times in the various appliances and implements; believes in the most humane treatment of his live stock, and will not winter more stock than he has both shelter and provision for. His specialty in the way f live stock, is, in finishing off for the best prices, fancy beef cattle, and Cheshire swine, being the only pure breeder of that class 'of swine in this locality. He is not a difflicult man to do business with, as he keeps his servants, if they are at all worthy, a long time, the superintendent on one of his farms, having been with him now for over thirteen years. He is not grasping or miserly in his habits, as all he says he desires is a competence, and to live well, and 'educate his family. He is somewhat of a traveler, hay- ing visited more than two-thirds of the States of the United States and Canada, He takes his family with him, when seeking pleasure, and upon the whole, he enjoys life fully as well as it seems possible for one in his condition in life to do so. We subjoin in his own language what he terms his creed : "I want not gins begot by pelf. But what I honest earn myself. I crave not piles and hoards of wealth, But I do wish for strength and health, My family good and true and pure, Endowed with virtues that endure. No honest debts unliquidated No reputation overrated, Uncursed amidst the harpy tribe, Untainted by the guilty bribe. A faith in God, who doeth right Unmoved by wrong, though backed by might, No orphans' cry to wound my ear, My conscience and my honor clear. Thus may I calmly meet my end, Thus, to the grave in peace descend, And when I'm gone, I'd have it said "We're sorry that our neighbor's dead." It will comfort me in dying, to feel that it is true, That the world is someway better for my having traveled through." HENRY HYPES. Could the frontiersman, who years ago penetrated the wilderness of unsettled territories and paved the way for advancing civilization, have seen the wonderful change which time has made in the face of the country, he would have undoubtedly rejoiced because of his share in the development of the resources of the State. Of the few who went in advance of the tide of emigration, prominent mention certainly belongs to Mr. Hypes, who came here in the fall of 1811, when Ohio was considered the far-away West, and few could he prevailed upon to leave the comforts of their homes and endure hardships and trials innumerable, to found homesteads here. At the time of his arrival here, Mr. Hypes selected as his home some unimproved land, part of which is included in the city of Xenia, the remainder lying at the edge of the town. The now flourishing village, wherein each day rises the smoke of many manufactories and the busy hum of toil is heard, was then almost a wilderness, the streets being full of trees and stumps, while only a few log cabins were to be seen. Rockbridge County, Va., was the native place of our subject, and he was born five miles from the Natural Bridge, one of America's scenic wonders, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 881 on the 12th f June, 1775. As may be imagined his education consisted more in learning the various duties associated with farm life than in gleaning knowledge from the pages of history and science. Nevertheless, he received, mainly through his own efforts, a substantial education, and acquired a good training under the home roof. He was united in marriage when eighteen years of age with Miss Patience Reynolds, likewise a native of the Old Dominion. After engaging in farming in Virginia until 1811, he came then overland to the Ohio River, and there took a flatboat to Cincinnati. Immediately after his coming to this county, he purchased one hundred and twenty-flve acres of Government land, heavily timbered and unimproved. The first improvement he made was the building of a log house, in which he and his family lived for a few years. In 1823 his wife died, leaving a family of six sons and two daughters, of whom two alone survive, namely: Benjamin, who has been a citizen of Lebanon, Ill., since 1829; and John W., of the same town. Mr. Hypes contracted a second marriage with Miss Sarah, daughter of George and Sophia Wright, who came to Xenia from Brunswick County, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Hypes became the parents of four children, all of whom are living and named: Maria H., Mrs. Drees; S. H., who is engaged in the fire insurance and real-estate business in Xenia; W. L. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Cincinnati and Fletcher, also a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and located at New Boston, Clermont County, Ohio. In all the departments of agriculture Mr. Hypes kept himself thoroughly posted, and advocated the introduction of modern machinery as well as everything else tending to improve and elevate farming. Politically, he cast his first vote in the Democrat party. This was in Virginia, and the party elected to the Legislature a man who could neither read nor write, an occurrence which so displeased Mr. Hypes that he left their ranks, and ever after supported the Republicans. In religious matters, he was an active and strong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for forty-five or fifty years led the singing in that organization, of which he was one of the founders. Much of the present prosperity of Xenia is due to his untiring efforts, and he was considered one of the leading men of the place. He passed away October 1, 1854, universally mourned by the people among whom so much of his active existence had been spent. DAVID R. HOSTERMAN is prominent among the influential men of brain, character and ability who have devoted their best energies to the upbuilding of the city of Springfield, and to the development of Clark County, and his financial and business tact and unbounded enterprise have been potent in extending their industrial and commercial interests; he is President of the Springfield Metallic Casket Company, and has for several years been one of the leading insurance men of this city, and is now Secretary of the local board of underwriters of Springfield. He was formerly engaged in the profession of teaching and is still identified with the educational interests f the county and State as a member of the Board of Directors of Wittenberg College. Mr. Hosterman is a native of Pennsylvania, the town of Shippenville, Clarion County, the place of his birth, and April 2, 1837, the date thereof. His parents, David and Susan (Reeser) Hosterman, were also born in the Keystone State, the father in Centre County, June 6, 1803, and the mother in 1793. The former carried on the business of a tanner in Shippenville for many years, and he was held in high consideration by all about him for those manly traits of character that marked him as a good citizen and a man of genuine worth. His wife preceded him in death, dying in 1873, and his death occurred January 31, 1875, both being life-long residents of their native State. They reared five children to honorable and useful lives. Their son who is the subject of this brief biographical review passed the early years of his life in his native county, and was the recipient of excellent educational advantages in the public schools, and at the age of eighteen was amply fitted for 882 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM.   teaching, and entered upon the duties of that profession in his native State. He taught three terms, and then being desirous of extending his education he came to Springfield to take a course in Wittenberg College, and in this excellent institution of learning he devoted himself to his books and rapidly acquired a thorough knowledge of the studies that he pursued, which were interrupted only when he engaged in teaching to secure money to pay his expenses. At the expiration of three. years he left college, and soon after was married to Miss Harriet A. Chatterton, their union taking place in July, 1859. She was a most amiable and cultured young lady, and their marriage has proved a happy one, and has been blessed to them by the birth of Arthur D. (of whom see sketch), Frank C. (teller Second National Bank), Hattie May and Harlan C., all of whom are at home. Mrs. Hosterman is of pioneer antecedents, and was born in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of David and Doretha (Aspinwall) Chatterton. After marriage Mr. Hosterman settled on a farm in his native county, and gave his attention to agricultural pursuits, excepting in the winter when he taught school. During his sojourn in this city when a college student he had acquired a liking for the place and had been impressed with the excellent advantages it offered for a live business man, and in January he returned to this city to avail himself of its opportunities and accepted a position as book-keeper and general clerk in the office of the Springfield Republic, which position he retained a year, when he gave it up as he was elected to the responsible position of Deputy County Treasurer for a year. he was then elected Secretary of the Springfield Fire Insurance Company, and he acted in that capacity until 1870, when he withdrew from the company to establish a general insurance office on his own account, representing a number of different companies. He was engaged in that business very profitably until 1889, when he disposed of it to a good advantage to Wallace & Dye, and at the death of H. M. Shepard in the same year, he was elected to fill his place as Secretary of the local board of Underwriters. In 1889, he was elected President of the Springfield Metallic Casket Company, which was organized in 1884, and is one of the important industries of Springfield, and under the able management of our subject its business is increasing rapidly. Since becoming a resident of Springfield, Mr. Hosterman's ambition in settling here has been more than gratified from a financial point of view and in other directions, and he is now one of the moneyed men of the city, and has built up a beautiful home for himself and family, his handsome and tastefully furnished residence at No. 180 South Limestone Street being the centre of a refined and generous hospitality. Mr. Hosterman is a sincere and manly Christian, and is among the foremost members of the English Lutheran Church of this city, in which he has held the offlces of Deacon, Elder and Secretary of the Board. A man whose fine intellectual powers have been developed by education, and who possesses in more than an ordinary degree those traits that make him quick to perceive and prompt to judge and act in business matters, he is prominent in all the walks of life wherein his vigorous mind has led him, and the financial, commercial, literary, educational and religious interests of his adopted city and county have been augmented by his wise labors. M. A. BROADSTONE, of the firm of Moore & Broadstone, undertakers, of Xenia, is a native of the county in which he is building up an excellent reputation among the business men. He was born in the western part of the county, October 30, 1852, and was left an orphan when quite young. He worked on a farm and attended the common schools, finally becoming a student in the Female Seminary at Xenia. He then taught at Cedarville and in the western part of the county for several winters, husbanding his resources until he had saved the means which would enable him to complete a course of studies at Lebanon. After being graduated from that place, Mr. Broadstone entered the employ of L. H. Everts & Co., Philadelphia, for whom he traveled for about eight years. He then, in 1882, returned to Xenia and engaged in business with John Shearer, in the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 885 undertaking line. About three years later the present firm was established. An important step in the life of Mr. Broadstone was taken March 8, 1881, when he became the husband of Miss Ella Critors. She was born and reared in this city but at the time of her marriage was employed as a teacher in the State school at Coldwater, Mich. She is a daughter of Samuel Critors, of this city, was graduated from the Xenia Female Seminary, and is a cultured, refined and loveable woman. In 1883, Mr. Broadstone was elected to the City Council and has served two terms during both holding the office of President f that body. In 1890, he was appointed Coroner to fill a vacancy. H is agreeable manners, intelligence, good citizenship, and honorable character gain him their deserved need of respect from his fellow-men. CHRISTIAN C. FUNK. This gentleman, whose portrait is presented on the opposite page, is well known in Springfield and vicinity as a contractor of great ability, and one whose business engagements are met with the utmost promptness, and whose work is executed in a thoroughly reliable manner. He has been eminently successful in the labor to which his facility in the use of edged tools inclined him, and for which he was naturally adapted. He has also manifested excellent judgment in the investments he has made, and is numbered among the capitalists of the city. At this writing he is interested in clearing a new booming town, called Harriman, and located in Roane County, Tenn. Thus his reputation is being extended far beyond the limits of the city where be resides. In the paternal line Mr. Funk and his immediate progenitors were natives of Pennsylvania. His grandfather, Henry Funk, a model farmer, ended his days in the Keystone State. .Thence John and Martha (Kauffman) Funk removed in early life to Greene County, Ohio; from there, in 1843, to Springfield, Clark County, where they spent the remainder of their clays. The subject of this notice was born January 25. 1842. In 1871 he lot to the hymeneal altar Miss Ida 0. Corbley, the wedding ceremony being performed at the residence of Mrs. John Corbley, in Springfield. Mrs. Funk is a native of the Buckeye State, and was principally reared and educated in Springfield. She possesses many virtues, and looks carefully to the ways of her household, making her home the center of attraction for husband and children. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Funk comprises two daughters—Blanche E. and Mattie I. In 1885 Mr. Funk erected, on West High Street, Springfield, a substantial brick residence, which is of flne architectural design and construction, elegantly finished and richly furnished throughout. In political belief Mr. Funk is a Prohibitionist. His social and benevolent qualities find a certain outlet through his membership in Ephraim Lodge, No. 146, I. 0. 0. F. He is a stockholder and director in the Springfield Coffin Company, and has thus thoroughly identified himself with the business and social interests f the city. He possesses to a large degree those principles which are so essential to success, and by careful attention to the details of his work, punctuality and accuracy in application, has made for himself a name which will be remembered long after he has passed hence. As a meteor flashing across the sky leaves behind a path of soft and creamy white, so the deeds of such a man remain after he has gone into the great unknown. THOMAS E. STEWART, Mayor of Yellow Springs, Greene County, had previously filled other offices of public responsibility and is well known as an official, an enterprising farmer, and a man of Christian character. His parents were John K. and Ann (Elder) Stewart, both natives of Dauphin County, Pa. The father came to Ohio in 1806, settling in the midst of a heavily timbered country on the Little Miami River, three miles east of Clifton. Indians were still numerous in the section through which no roads were yet laid out, the few settlers finding their way from point to point by following Indian trails or a route marked by blazed trees. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. 886 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. Stewart settled on the homestead where they spent the remainder of their lives, the former passing away in 1850, and the widow surviving him thirty years. He was a man of promise whose name will long be remembered in this section of Ohio as that of a capable and honorable public servant. He was a Justice of the Peace for twenty-one years, and also served on the bench as County Judge. Both he and his wife belonged to the Presbyterian Church. They were the parents of ten children, eight of whom are now living. The seventh member of the family was Thomas E. who was born in September, 1830,received a good common-school education, and had instilled into his youthful mind the principles of right living. He began his personal career in life at the age of twenty years and has followed farming the most of the time. He spent one year in the livery business at. Charleston, Clark County, but returned to his farm which is located one and a quarter miles north of Clifton. It comprises one hundred and thirteen acres of well-improved land which is now rented. Mr. Stewart embarked in the livery business in Yellow Springs a year ago and has the largest patronage in that line in the place. On May 2, 1864, he became First Lieutenant of Company D, One Hundred and Forty-sixth Ohio Infantry, with which he served in West Virginia until his discharge September 7, 1864. The wife of Mayor Stewart bore the maiden name of Delilah' Ann Marshall. She is a daughter of Robert and Sarah (Huffman) Marshall, who removed from the Old Dominion to Clinton County, Ohio, a number of years ago. Her father was a farmer and a prominent business man. He died at the age of forty-two years; his widow is still living and is now eighty-two years of age. Of the eight children born to them, six are now living. Mrs. Stewart was born in 1838, and received an excellent education and the training which fitted her for useful womanhood. She has borne her husband five children—Sarah Ethel, Anna May, Lucy M., Edward Earle and Bertha. The oldest daughter is the wife of R. F. Corry, of Springfield, and the mother of two children. Mr. Stewart has always taken an active part in politics and given his vote at all times to the Republican party. He has been Clerk and Trustee of Green Township, Clark County, and Justice of the Peace in the same. He has also been a member of the School Board at Clifton for several years, and has been a Trustee in the church to which he belongs. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and both he and his wife are members in high standing in the United Presbyterian Church. GEORGE TRUMAN. One of the leading citizens of Spring Valley, Greene County, and a man whose success in life is due to his own ability and efforts, with a reputation which has led to his being elected to responsible positions in the community, is the above-named gentleman, a native of this county, and who has served as Mayor of Spring Valley. He is now carrying on the hardware business, in which he has an excellent trade, and owns good town property together with one hundred and twenty acres of excellent land in Pocahontas County, Iowa. The Truman family is of the old Welsh stock, former generations having belonged to the Society of Friends. Joseph Truman, the grandfather of our subject, was born and died in Philadelphia, Pa. He was a coppersmith. He married a Miss Llewellyn, who was also of Welsh blood, and they reared a large family, among whom was a son, Jeffrey, who was. born in Philadelphia in 1793. In 1819 this son came to Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio, where he engaged in teaching and merchandising. He spent two or three years at Bellbrook, this county, and then, in 1827, located and laid out the town of Transylvania, across the river from Spring Valley, and erected the first house there, which he ran as a tavern, also carrying on a store and being the first Postmaster. During the rest of his life, with the exception of four years during the '30s, his home was in the town which he had founded. The time of his absence was spent at Franklin, Warren County, and devoted to his trade of a silversmith. After returning from that place he again carried on the hotel, also working at his trade and teaching school. In the fall of 1850, he PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 887 went to Waynesville to open up a shop, dying there on New Year's Day, 1851. At the close of the Mexican War he was Assistant Paymaster. Jeffrey Truman was the husband of three wives, the first being a Miss Lake, by whom he had one son, Thomas H., who died in Vermillion County, Ind. His second wife was Dorothy Ann 'sham, who also bore one son, Joseph M., who died in California, leaving a family. The third wife was Jane, daughter of Josiah and Sarah A. (Porter) Elam, who became the mother of thirteen children, four of them dying in infancy. Those who grew to maturity were: Angeline, now deceased, who was the wife of Job Lashley; Isabella, who died at the age of fourteen years; George; Elvira, now living in Montana; Corilla, wife of W. M. Scarff; Arthur, now of Montana; Henrietta, wife of William Adams; Jane, who died at the age of sixteen years; and Elam L., of Waynesville,Warren County. Mrs. Jane Truman was one of five sons and five daughters born to her parents, who removed from Pennsylvania to Kentucky and thence to this county in 1802. Mr. Elam had selected a location in Spring Valley Township the previous year, and upon his farm two and a half miles east of the town f Spring Valley, his daughter Jane was born in April, 1810. Mr. Elam took part in the Revolutionary War, and in the French and Indian War held a Captain's commission under Gen. St. Clair. His demise took place about 1825. The gentleman with whose name we introducc this biographical sketch was born at Transylvania, March 1, 1833, and was reared with but a common school education, laboring during his early life at anything he could find to do. At the age of eighteen years he began work at the trade of a blacksmith on the site now occupied by his hardware store, and followed the trade thirty-two years. In 1883 he converted his shop into a store and embarked in his present business enterprise, although he continued to carry on a shop until 1887. Reliable workmanship and honest dealing in all his business relations have given him a creditable standing as a mechanic and business man, and led to his being employed by a large number of patrons and securing the trade of a large circle. During the late war Mayor Truman served as Orderly Sergeant in Company G, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio Infantry. He has held the position of Justice f the Peace during three terms; was Township Trustee one term and has also been Township Treasurer. He has sat in the Mayor's chair during several official terms and it is evident that the residents within the village think their interests are safe in his hands. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and in politics is a Democrat. His religious belief is that expressed by the creed f the Methodist Protestant Church. The first wife of Mayor Truman was Charlotte Simison, a native of this township, and a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Knight) Simison. The wedding ceremony took place September 19, 1857. The union resulted in the birth of two children: Ida J., who died at the age of twenty-one years, and Horace, who died when six years old. A second matrimonial alliance was contracted by Mr. Truman September 20, 1667, his present companion being Elvira, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Robins) Fisk. Like her husband, Mrs. Truman is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. She had borne three children, the only son and second child, Joseph L., being the only survivor. Minnie, the first-born, died at the age of seven years and Cora at the age of three. JAMES S. BABB. General farming and stock-raising is the business of this gentleman, whose pleasant home is in Greene County, four miles south of Xenia. It comprises one hundred and forty-seven acres in Spring Valley Township, and includes a part of the original home of our subject's father in this county. Mr. Babb was born near Winchester, Frederick County, Va., September 3, 1821, and was not yet two years old when his parents located in Ohio. He received a common-school education, and remained under the parental roof until his marriage, when he established a home in Xenia Township. There he remained fifteen years, at the expiration of that period returning to the old homestead, where he 888 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. has since remained. When old enough to exercise the right of suffrage he identified himself with the Whig element, and when the old party gave place to the Republican organization he naturally fell into its ranks. His first Presidential ballot was cast for Henry Clay, and he has not missed a Presidential election since. He is looked upon with respect, as a man of excellent judgment, energy in personal affairs, kindly feeling toward his fellowmen, and one moral in principle and practice. The marriage of Mr. Babb and Miss Phoebe Lucas was celebrated August 21, 1851, and has been blessed by the birth of eight children : Louisa married Thomas Bell, and died, leaving two sons—Edgar and Arthur; her twin sister, Laura, died at the age of sixteen years; Anna died when ten years old; Charles L. is next on the family roll; and following him is Horace M.; the next is Louella L., the wife of Melville Davis; Stella J. and Flora M. complete the family circle. Mrs. Babb was born in Marion County, Ind., November 21, 1831, and is a daughter of Thomas and Lydia (Hauck) Lucas, who were born in North Carolina. They came to Greene County, Ohio, with their parents, and after their marriage removed to Indiana, and thence to Fayette County, Ohio. Both died at Jamestown, this county. Thomas Lucas served as Justice in Fayette County. His parents, Caleb and Mary (Price) Lucas, were among the early settlers near New Burlington, where they died. The father of our subject was Peter Babb, who was born in Virginia, February 13, 1796, and who, in April, 1819, married Jane Scarf. She was also a Virginian, born April 8, 1795. They came to Ohio in the fall of 1822, journeying by wagons, and locating where the Orphans' Home now stands, about a mile from Xenia. A year later Mr. Babb bought one hundred acres where our subject now lives, paying $11 per acre, and adding to it until his estate at/ death amounted to three hundred acres of fine land. He passed away October 25, 1865, his widow surviving until February, 14, 1889. Mr. Babb was an active Whig until the disorganization of that party, when he became a Democrat. Of the seven children comprising his family three are now living—Susan, James S. and Mary. The maternal grandparents of our subject were James and Mary (Hollingshead) Scarff, natives of Maryland, who made their home in Virginia. There the former died many years ago, his widow coming to Ohio and dying at the home of her daughter about 1853. The Babb family is of English origin, and of Quaker stock. Peter Babb came from England to America in Colonial days, and served in the War for American independence. He made his home in Frederick County, Va., where he owned land and slaves. Following him in the direct line was Abner Babb, who spent his entire life in the Old Dominion, he and his wife, formerly a Miss Robinson, dying of what was known as the cold plague. They had seven sons and two daughters, all of whom lived to rear families, and one of whom was the father of our subject. Three of them settled in Greene County, Ohio, two in Indiana and one in Iowa. HON. WILLIAM WHITE. It is maintained by the misanthrope, that at the best human life is but vanity and vexation of spirit; but to him who takes the proper view of life and its responsibilities and that which may be achieved by men and which will live after them, there is nothing nobler than to have faithfully performed its duties and earned the plaudit of "well done." In reviewing the character of Judge White, who rose from a modest position in life to one of high honor, we have before us a record which is well worthy of preservation, and one of which his descendants may be justly proud. After thirty-three years of unabated and conscientious devotion to arduous public services culminating in his being chosen as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, he departed this life March 12, 1883. He was born January 28, 1822, and was thus at the time of his decease sixty-one years of age. Pursuant to a call of the President, the State Bar association and other members of the bar of Ohio, met at 2 o'clock P. M., March 14, 1883, in PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 889 the Supreme Court room, and was called to order by Hon. R. A. Harrison, its President. On motion of Judge W. W. Boynton, Judge R. P. Ranney was made Chairman of the meeting, and on motion of L. J. Critchfield, E. L. Taylor was chosen Secretary. Hon. R. A. Harrison moved the appointment of a committee to draft a memorial and resolutions concerning the character and public services of the late William White, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio. The motion being carried the Chair appointed the following committee: R. A. Harrison, William H. West, W. W. Boynton, Allen G. Thurman, W. J. Gilmore, Henry C. Noble, Durbin Ward, M. A. Daugherty and John W. Herron. The committee retired, and after consultation, instructed Mr. Harrison to report the following memorial and resolutions: "William White, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio, having departed this life on the 12th instant, after thirty-three years of unabated and conscientious devotion to arduous public services, the members of the Bar of the State deem it to be their bounden duty to express, in a public and solemn manner, their profound sorrow at his death ; and to testify their high esteem for his long, faithful and eminent services, as well as for the unsullied purity and uprightness of his personal character, and his excellent endearing qualities of heart; and to record their affection for for his memory, and their appreciation of the inestimable value of his long, useful and inspiring career, and his unremitting toil, to the detriment of his pecuniary interests, in the service of the State he loved so well. The loss of such a man from the judicial forum is irreparable to the public as well as to the bar. In his hands, as a magistrate, life, liberty and property were safe. To commemorate as we now do, the character, and virtues, and usefulness of such a man is not a mere outward, unmeaning rite; for nothing is truer than that the character and virtues, the just sentiments and useful actions of distinguished men, preserved in the annals and cherished in the recollections of a grateful people, constitute their richest treasure. The deceased was born in England on the 28th of January, 1822. His parents dying when he was very young, he came to this country in 1831, with an uncle. They settled in Springfield, Ohio. At twelve years of age he was apprenticed to a cabinetmaker for nine years, but after serving out six years of his apprenticeship, he purchased the remainder of his time from his master, giving his notes for the purchase money, and worked at his trade until his indebtedness was liquidated. He was desirous of obtaining an education. To enable him to obtain the necessary means he devoted all his energies to to his trade, working at his business during vacation and such other spare tune as he could find. His principal education was received at the old Springfield High School. On completing his course of study, he was encouraged by William A. Rodgers, an eminent lawyer of Springfield, to commence the study of law under him. He adopted his advice. He earned the necessary expenses by teaching school at certain intervals. In 1846, he was admitted to the bar, and taken into partnership by his preceptor, and so continued until the latter was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1851. In 1847, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Clark County, and was thrice re-elected. In 1856, he was elected, by a very large majority, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. The vote of Clark County was cast almost unanimously for him. In 1861, he was reelected. On the resignation of Flocking H. Hunter, in February, 1864, he was appointed by Gov. Brough, Judge of the Supreme Court, and in October was elected for the unexpired term. He was re-elected in 1868, in 1873 and in 1878. Judge White was married in October, 1847, to Miss Rachel Stout, whose parents were among the early settlers of Springfield. She, with three of their children survive. The eldest, his son Charles, is a member of the Springfield bar. His daughter Emma married Robert C. Rodgers, who is a member of the same bar. His younger daughter is unmarried. He educated all his children liberally. He was a most affectionate and devoted husband, and a most considerate, kind and indulgent father. His home was one of the happiest of homes. 890 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. Judge White's simple and modest manners, his kindness of nature, his warm social impulses, his unvarying courtesy, his almost unexampled regard for the feelings and rights of others, his charity for human frailities, and his 'fever failing patience toward all men, endeared him to -every one who knew him. These characteristics, as well as the man ner in which he discharged the duties of his great office, made him a favorite with the bar, as well as with all ranks and conditions of men. Both the bar and the public manifested their admiration, esteem, confidence and gratitude toward him by renominating, without opposition, and re-electing him as often as his term of office expired. He was a wise and honest citizen. His neighbors, without exception, regarding him as a loving friend. He took pleasure in aiding them with his wise counsels, and his charities were bestowed with a free band. Those who have known him from boyhood affirm that he never had a personal enemy. His personal character was of the highest order. Exemplary rectitude and wise sobriety adorned his whole life. He was the very soul of honor in all the relations of life. He was unpretentious in all his performances, and was another illustration of the trueism that unpretending characters are rarely deficient. He was a man of great industry, a virtue which it is an offense against morality to call humble, in one who is the keeper both of his own talent and not seldom that of others also. It was, however, industry of the highest order—constant action of the intellect practically applied. To say that he was patient, and diligent, and thorough in the investigation of causes, and unswerving in his adherence to his convictions, is simply to state what is attested by his opinions reported in twenty volumes of reports of the judicial decisions f the Supreme Court. These decisions and opinions will constitute, for all time, an enduring monument of his sound, discriminating judgment, and his fidelity and eminence as a jurist. During his nineteen years of service on the Supreme Bench, changes in many matters and things connected with the important business of men in our advancing and great State took place. While he never departed from established and settled legal principles, he wisely adapted them to varying circumstances and conditions. For, while his mind was of a philosophic cast, he was, as a magistrate eminently practical. He aided in solving many constitutional questions of the highest moment. His reported decisions touch almost every branch of the law. They have always been, and will ever be, regarded with the highest respect, because they bear internal evidence that they are the results and products of exhaustive legal research by a strong, logical, penetrating mind, and of a man of the sternest integrity and strictest impartiality. But even this record falls far short of fully exhibiting the many long years of mental toil, and the anxious, conscientious manner in which he discharged the duties and exercised the power of his high trust. Judge White has left, for all time, an enduring and elevating impression upon the jurisprudence and judicial history of the State, and he has added much to the distinction of her supreme judicial court. He had a superior mind for the law. He was mentally, morally, and physically adapted to judicial service, and especially to the peculiar service required of a Member of a court for the correction of errors. He was extremely fond of investigating and applying general principles.- His mind naturally pondered upon any cause or question he was called upon to investigate. He could not decide until he had viewed it on all sides, and in all its aspects and bearings. His methods illustrated the truth of a striking observation of a distinguished philosopher: 'There is much in this process of pondering and its results which it is impossible to analyze. It is by a kind of inspiration that we rise from the wise and sedulous contemplation of farts to the principles on which they depend. The mind is, as it were, a photographic plate, which is gradually cleansed by the effort to think rightly, and which, when so cleansed, and not before, receives impressions from the light of truth." Judge White was not a brilliant, quick-minded man; but he has a strong, solid, logical, honest mind. He had great powers of concentration and discrimination, and unwearied application. He was no respecter of persons in the hearing of causes or in judgment. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 891 A sound point, or a good reason in support of a contention, stated by the feeblest member of the bar, had the same effect upon his mind as if urged by the strongest lawyer. He might be misled by a fallacious proposition or specious argument at first, but before he ceased pondering upon it he would discover its fallacy. Judge White has left to the profession of the bar from which he was promoted to the highest honor which a lawyer can receive from the State, a lesson and an example worthy of following; and, although he has lchildren,small estate to his widow and children, he has left them the rich heritage of an unsullied name and the record of a life deAlthough the service of his fellow-men. Although Judge White was nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to be Judge of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of Ohio, his illness prevented him from resigning his position on the Supreme Bench of the State and then qualifying as District Judge of the Federal Court. Since he has passed from all earthly courts to his final reward, it seems fitting that he should not have vacated until then, the judicial forum of his beloved State, wherein he labored and established his fame, and that his last judicial act should be one authenticating, the enduring records which will perpetuate it for all time. Resolved, That as an expression of the veneration, admiration and the love of the Bar of the State of Ohio for the memory of William White, the Supreme Court of the State be requested to place upon their records the foregoing minute and these resolutions, and that a copy of the same be sent to the family of the deceased Chief Justice, and furnished to the press for publication. Resolved, That we tender to his family and relatives our sincere condolence in their terrible and unspeakable affliction. Resolved, That we attend his funeral in a body. Ordered, That the Attorney General present the proceedings of this meeting to the Supreme Court. On the motion to adopt the memorial and resolutioncharacter were made touching the life, character and public services of Judge William White, by R. A. Harrison, William J. Gilmore, Allen G. Thurman, Durbin Ward, William H.West, A. Russel, James E. Wright, W. II. Safford, D. K. Watson and M. M. Granger. A telegram from George Madly was also read by Mr. Harrison. The memorial and resolutions were then unanimously adopted. Judge Safford moved that the Secretary of the meeting be instructed to certify a copy of the memorial and resolutions to the Secretary of the State Bar Association with a request that the same be spread upon the minutes of that association, which motion was carried.RaNNEY, The meeting thereupon adjourned, R. P. RANNEY, President. E. L. TAYLOR, Secretary." Upon the presentation by the Attorney-General of the foregoing proceedings to the Supreme Court on March 20, 1883, Chief Justice Johnson said: "These proceedings meet with our cordial approval, and they will be entered on record as a permanent tribute to the memory of our late Chief Justice. During the many years that Judge White was a member of this court, his relations with his associates were so intimate, and he was so kind, genial and generous to them, that he was respected and loved by all as a brother. To each he was ever a warm friend and an able judicious counselor. No words of mine can express our sense of personal loss, or our feelings of sorrow caused by his death. He was a man of pure life, who was inspired by that noble ambition which marks an elevated nature. In addition to a thorough knowledge of the law he possessed an overruling sense of justice and right, and that wisdom and discretion in the discharge of his official duties which made him so pre-eminent AS a judge. These qualities, with his thorough methods in the examination of all questions submitted for decision made him our acknowledged leader, and inspired in the public mind a higher degree of confidence in the judgment of the court. By his fidelity to public duty and by his earnest purpose to administer the law, without respect to persons, he commanded the respect and won the confidence of litigants, the bar and the people of the State. His opinions are marked by 892 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. of expression, by that thorough knowledge of the law, and by that sound judgment which were transcripts of his mind, and which entitle these opinions to the highest rank in jurisprudence. But above all this he possessed qualities of a far nobler character. In the kindness and gentleness of his nature, in his simple mode of life, in his love for his family, in his attachment to his friends, in his devotion to every duty, he exemplified the highest characteristics of human greatness. He was more than a great lawyer or an eminent jurist - he was a good man." The funeral obsequies of Judge William White occurred at Springfield on March 15, 1883, and were attended by the Governor of the State with his Staff, the Judges of the Supreme Court of Ohio and the State Bar Association, together with all the Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas within the vicinity and many f the local Bar Associations throughout the State; and both branches of the General Assembly, which adjourned for that purposes. The services accompanying the removal and burial of the body were simple and impressive. The body lay at his late residence on North Limestone Street, Springfield, from which it was removed to the Second Presbyterian Church, where Dr. William H. Webb, the pastor, delivered the funeral discourse in the presence of a great and imposing assembly. After the discourse the burial took place in beautiful Fern Cliff Cemetery, near Springfield. During these services all business in the city was suspended by a proclamation of the Mayor.   JAMES ELAM, one of the substantial farmers of Greene County, was born on a farm adjoining his present resin, July 7, 1848. The old home is five miles sonth of Xenia, on the Burlington and Xenia Pike, and was also the birthplace of Ambrose Elam, the father of our subject, who opened his eyes there February 7, 1817. Although he had received more than an ordinary education, a part of his studies having been 'pursued at Wilmington, Ambrose Elam made farming his life work, and was a leading and influential agriculturist. Starting with one hundred and twenty acres of land, he accumulated until his landed estate amounted to about three hundred and twenty acres. He served as Township Trustee for several years, and also made a race for Representative. He died July 14, 1878. His family consisted of eight children, the third of whom, John B. Elam, was graduated from Oxford, and from the Law Department of the Michigan State University, immediately afterward locating in Indianapolis for the practice of his profession. There he was elected States Attorney, and became a partner of Messr Harrison & Miller, who are now President and Attorney General respectively. The grandfather of our subject was Josiah Elam, who was born in Culpeper County, Va., in 1753, and who served in the War for American Independence. He was also with General St. Clair in the Indian campaign in 1791, and while on a trip to Ohio with that general selected a location for a future home. In 1802 he took up one thousand acres of land on Caesar's Creek, six miles south of Xenia, where he planted an orchard, which was one of the landmarks of the vicinity. He removed to time place in the spring of 1803, remaining there until his death, in 1821. He had six sons and four daughters, a son, John, serving in the War of 1812. His wife belonged to the Baptist Church. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and after obtaining a common-school education attended the Normal School. at Lebanon. In 1870 he began farming for himself, and six years later purchased ninety acres of land, where he now resides. He was married, May 25th of that year, to Miss Ella Davis, who was born in Xenia, and who is a daughter of Newton and Catherine M. (Lloyd) Davis, also natives of this county, and is an, intelligent and estimable woman. Their family comprises four children—Harvey W., Sarah L., Davis Babb, and Florence M. Both Mr. and Mrs. Elam are members in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Elam was formerly a member of the Independent PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM.- 895 Fellows. In politics he is a Republican. He is more than ordinarily well informed, carries on his worldly affairs successfully, and is respected by all who know him. REV. FATHER ISAAC J. HOCTER. Among the popular young gentlemen of Xenia, is the pastor of St. Bridgid's Catholic Church, whose pleasing demeanor, cultured mind and fine traits of character have made him successful not only in his own special field of labor, but have given him an influence far beyond its limits. The church over which he has charge numbers more than two hundred families, and has connected with it a parochial school, with five teachers and a sisters' home. Since Father Hocter took charge, in the fall of 1887, he has bought two lots on which to erect a parochial residence and a sisters' house, and expects this year to fresco the church, put in stained glass windows, and otherwise improve it. St. Bridgid's was dedicated in 1852, the first subscription toward its erection having been received in 1849. Father Hocter was born in Jackson, Ohio, November 6, 1857, and is the son of Isaac and Margaret Hocter. In 1863 his mother moved to Glendale, Hamilton County. There the lad attended the public and parochial schools until 1873, when he entered St. Mary's Seminary of the West, at Price Hill, remaining there until its close in 1879. He next spent a year in St. Meinrad's Benedictine Monastery in Indiana, following it by three years and a half in St. Mary's Seminary, at Baltimore, Md. This made a period of ten and a half years devoted to the collegiate, philosophical and theological course, after a good common-school education. On the 23d of December, 1883, Father Hocter was ordained priest at the Cathedral in Cincinnati, by Archbishop Elder, all his minor orders having been received from James, Cardinal Gibbons, at the Cathedral in the city of Baltimore. He received "Tonsure" December 17, 1881 ; "Minor Orders" June 3, 1882; "Sub-Deaconship" December 23,1882; and "Deaconship" May 19, 1883. During the year 1884 he was assistant pastor of St. Edward's, Cincinnati, and in February following, was appointed pastor of St. Philomena's at Stone Lick, Clermont County. There he remained, faithfully attending to the duties of his calling until October 4, 1887, when he took charge of his present parish, and began his labors to advance his church in Xenia. Father Hooter has done very much to aid the Catholic Church since he became a resident of this city, and being prompt in originating plans for its progress, and energetic in bringing these plans to a successful culmination, it is not surprising that the church is advancing steadily in numbers and interest. His portrait, which is presented in connection with this biographical sketch, represents the friend, not alone of the Catholic Church in Xenia, but of the poor and needy, wherever they may be found. It is the wish of his friends that he may reach an old age, crowned with blessings and honors; but far more welcome to him is the voice of his Creator, sounding through the inmost depths of his being, "Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." GEORGE H. FREY. The main points in the history of this well-known and highly-respected resident of Springfield, are essentially as follows: A native of New York State, he was born December 19, 1825, in the town of Philadelphia, Jefferson County, and is the son of Samuel C. Frey, a native of St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, N. Y. His paternal grandfather was Philip R. Frey, a native of Canajoharie, Montgomery County, and his great-grandfather was Henry Frey, the third, who was born at Palatine Bridge, that county. Henry Frey, second, the paternal great-greatgrandfather of our subject and likewise born at Palatine Bridge, N. Y., was the son of Henry Frey, first, who emigrated to America in 1688, from the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, and located on the 896 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. present site of Palatine Bridge. Much of the early history of the Frey family is extracted from an history of New York State by G. J. R. Simms of Ft. Plain. The original ancestor of the family in this country, while on his way to America was shipwrecked off the Isle of Wight and lost all his earthly possessions. The Governor f the Island gave him free passage on an English ship and a letter to Gov. Dongan of the New York Colony. The latter gave him a warrant for a tract of land on the west side of the Hudson River where he located. He was soon visited b the Van Rensselaer Patron who told him if he remained he would have to pay rent, so he abandoned the place and went Up the Mohawk River, where he selected land including the original site of- the village of Palatine Bridge. He was the first settler of that region and the farthest settler west in the Mohawk Valley. He brought with him a certificate from the Burgomaster of Zurich testifying that he was a man of good character and also a good "zimmerman," meaning carpenter. The above named progenitor of our subject, with the assistance of the Indians with whom he was always upon friendly terms, built a house and there spent the remainder of his life, which was ended by drowning in the Mohawk River. His land has descended through an unbroken line of title to his kinsmen—Samuel L. and Augustus Frey. His son, Henry, was first a farmer but later engaged in mercantile pursuits. He erected a commodious stone dwelling on the estate which is still standing in good condition and occupied by his descendants. Henry died while on a visit to Schenectady, N. Y., at the early age of forty-five years. Henry Frey, third, was a man of much influence in his community. He owned a ferryboat at Ft. Plain and put up the first bridge across the Mohawk River at Palatine. He also built the first mill at the mouth of Canajoharie Creek. In the Colonial times he received many favors from the Crown and was a delegate to the Colonial Assembly at Albany, being also appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. At the Outbreak of the Revolutionary War he felt that he had no personal grievances to adjust, although he acknowledged the justice of the cause f the Colonists. He therefore refused to make himself conspicuous in the rebellion against British authority and in consequence was arrested and taken to Albany. Gen. Schuyler, with whom he was well acquainted, released him and he returned home. The New England element residing in the valley could not understand why Henry Frey would not take a leading part with them and he was again arrested, and this time taken to Hartford, Conn., beyond Gen. Schuyler's jurisdiction. He was confined there until the close of the war, notwithstanding the fact that he had given Col. Yates, his brother-in-law, $3,000 to assist in the support of the Federal troops. Prior to this he had, during the French and Indian war, served as a Quartermaster under Sir William Johnson and participated in the movement against Ft. Niagara. After the close of the Revolutionary War he returned to his possessions and resided there until his death. He had married Elizabeth, the (laughter of John Jost Herkimer, whose son, Nicholas, was a general in the army. They reared two children—Philip and Margaret. Margaret was three times married, first to John Cox, by whom she had one son, Henry Frey Cox, who emigrated to Racine, Wis., where he died. Her second husband was Capt. Cockburn, a halfpay officer in the British Army. A daughter of Margaret married Frederick A. Conkling of New York City, father of lion. Roscoe Conkling. The paternal grandfather of our subject was a youth in college at the time of his father's arrest and soon afterward was himself arrested and confined at Ft. Johnson. He was allowed a parole to visit his mother and she laid plans for his escape, which was undertaken soon after his return to the Fort, when he met an Indian escort which had been provided by Mary Brant, widow of Sir William Johnson, and made his way to Canada and remained there until peace was declared. He then settled in the vicinity of Detroit, Mich.. of which he was an early pioneer and where he followed the profession of law until his death. The above-mentioned progenitor of our subject was twice married, first to Marie Louisa St. Martin, who was born in Canada and was a niece of Gen. Montcalm. The maiden name of his second wife, the great. grandmother of our subject, was Elizabeth Howe. She was born in Connecticut and died in the town of Garoga, Fulton County, N. Y. PORTRAIT OF BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 897 Samuel C. Frey, father of our subject, was reared in his native county where he learned the trade of a silver and gold smith which he followed later in Syracuse and Watertown, N. Y., Brockville, Canada, and Canton, Ohio. In 1870 he removed to Decatur, Ala., where he died in 1877. He was married in early manhood to Susan C. Calhoun, a native of Boston, Mass. Her father, Andrew Calhoun, was born in the North of Ireland, and was the son of Patrick Calhoun, a native of Argyleshire, Scotland, whence he emigrated to Ireland, and there spent his last years. Grandfather Calhoun emigrated to America soon after the Revolutionary War and settled in Boston where he engaged in the mercantile business. Some years later he removed to Ringe, N. H., where he bought a farm and invested largely in blooded stock. About 1820 he concluded to seek the West and made a trip on horseback to Cincinnati which was then a small place. He bargained for quite a large tract f land which is now included in the city, but before the trade was closed he discovered a flaw in the title and consequently withdrew from the bargain and returned to New Hampshire. Not long afterward Mr. Calhoun, the grandfather of our subject removing to New York State, bought a farm near what was then known as Frey's Bush, Montgomery County, and there he resided until 1831. The wife and grandmother had passed to her long home. Mr. Calhoun suffered financially from a fraud practiced upon him by a Rev. Mr. Schermerhorn, and closing his affairs in the Empire State he returned to New England and settled in Concord, Mass., where he died at the advanced age of eighty-four years. Mrs. Susan (Chamberlin) Frey, the mother of .our subject, was anative of Boston, Mass., and died in Decatur, Ala., in 1883. She bore three children —Mary A. and Andrew C. who are residents of Alabama, and George H., our subject. George H. attended the private schools at Brockville during his boyhood and later became a student at the Western Reserve College at Hudson, Ohio. When approaching manhood he commenced the study of law under the instruction of Hiram Griswold, of Canton, and was admitted to the bar at Xenia, July 1, 1847. Soon afterward he located in Springfield where he commenced the practice of his chosen profession. A bout 1849 he became interested in the Morse Telegraph and in the construction of the line from Sandusky to Cincinnati. Later he be came Superintendent and finally President of the company. Next, turning his attention to newspaper work, Mr. Frey in 1854, purchased an interest in the Springfield Republic and was connected with that paper as managing editor until 1861. Then selling out and having already purchased a stone quarry, he turned his attention to its development and also made a business of burning lime, which he has since conducted very successfully. Mr. Frey has been connected with many leading enterprises of Springfield and vicinity, signalizing himself as one of its most liberal and public-spirited men. He was one of the projectors of the S. J. & P. Railroad and officiated for a time as President of the road. All of the enterprises calculated for the good of the people have received his encouragement and substantial aid. he is one of those men who will be gratefully remembered after they have been gathered to their fathers. George H. Frey in 1851, was joined in wedlock with Miss Jane Q. Ward, a native of Cumberland County, Pa. The six living children of this union are Isaac W., George H. Jr., Frederick H., Albert C., Robert H. and Susan H. Mr. Frey was a Whig, politically, until the formation 'of the Republican party. On February 22, 1856, he attended a convention which met at Pittsburg to formulate the principles of the Republican party. The convention was made up of such men as Abraham Lincoln, Thaddeus Stevens, Frank P. Blair, Joshua R. Giddings, Gov. Denison of Ohio, John Sherman, Gov. Morgan f New York, Murat Halsted, Henry J. Raymond and others. He with them endorsed the resolutions, also the candidate for President. Subsequently Mr. Frey became prominent in local politics, serving as a delegate to various county and district conventions but never made a business of office seeking. In his adopted city of Springfield, Mr. Frey has served as a member of the City Council and on the Board of Health. He also officiated on the School Board and for five years was a County Commis- 898 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. sioner, for two years being Chairman of the Board, holding that position at the time of the erection of the present county buildings. He has always discharged the trusts committed to him in such a manner as to reflect honor upon the judgment of those electing him to the various offices. In religion, he is a stanch Presbyterian and a Ruling Elder of the Second Presbyterian Church. To this church his estimable wife also belongs. Their home is the synonym of comfort and the frequent resort of the many friends whom they have gathered around them since their sojourn in Clark County. JESSE C. TRIMMER. A substantial brick residence with pleasing surroundings on the corner of Washington and Factory Streets, Springfield, is the home of the gentleman above named, who is enjoying the rest to which his many years of active usefulness have entitled him. He has resided in this city since 1850, and is well-known as a bricklayer and contractor, during his active labors in that line building some of the most substantial residences and business blocks of the city. He was born in Adams County, Pa., not far from York Springs, on June 6, 1831. His parents, John and Mary (Urick) Trimmer, were born in the same locality, the mother in the year 1795 and the father in the year 1796. His father was a bricklayer and a stone-mason, although his grandfather, Mathias Trimmer, was a farmer. John Trimmer passed his life in his native State, entering into rest in January, 1876. His wife had preceded him to the silent tomb, her death having occurred about 1858. Their family included five sons and two daughters, of whom but two are now living. These are our subject and an older brother, Gibson, who is residing on the old homestead near York Springs, Pa. The childhood and youth of Jesse Trimmer were spent in his native county in the acquirement of a common-school education and the trade which-he began at the age of fifteen years. In 1850, he came to Ohio and in 1861 began contracting and building in partnership with his uncle, Michael Trimmer, the connection continuing about seven years. The partnership was then dissolved and our subject continued the same business alone until 1879, when he abandoned his trade, and has since occupied himself solely in looking after his business interests in the city. When President Lincoln issued his first call for seventy-five thousand troops to suppress the rebellion, Mr. Trimmer enrolled himself in the Union Army. He served three months, the term of enlistment for which the call was made, and afterward joined the minute men or home guards. On December 18, 1859, our subject and Miss Mary E. Trimmer, a native of this city, were united in marriage. Mrs. Trimmer's parents are still living in the enjoyment of all their faculties, although quite advanced in years. Her father, Michael Trimmer, was born in Adams County, Pa., in March 1806, and her mother, Catherine, in Hagerstown, Md., May 11, of the same year. The latter is a daughter of John M. Eitel who was a native of Stuttgart, Germany. The union of our subject and his wife has been childless. Mr. Trimmer belongs to Lagonda Tribe No. 61, Improved Order of Red Men, in which he has held the office of Treasurer since 1876. He also belongs to the Springfield Rifle Club, of which he is Treasurer. In politics he is a Republican. He is a regular attendant of the senior Bible Class of the First Lutheran Church. CHARLES F. NEER is one of the most enterprising of the younger farmers in Clark County, his present location being on section 28, Pleasant Township. Here he has a fine farm of two hundred and sixty-three acres on which the best stock is raised, while the crops are equal in quality to any found in the county. A worthy scion of an honored family, Mr. Neer is honored and respected by the people, and his worldly success is regarded as no more than his just deserts. He was born southwest of Catawba, March 7, 1856, being a son of Nathan and Mary- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 899 (Hunter) Neer, whose estate is one of the landmarks of Pleasant Township. Upon the parental acres young Neer was reared to man's estate, gaining a practical insight into the details of agriculture and obtaining a good education in the common schools. He taught two terms but chose farm life as his vocation. At the age of twenty-one years he began his own career in life and in the spring of 1883, removed to his present location. A short time before, on December 19, 1882, he had led to the hymeneal altar Miss Lida A. Conway, an estimable and intelligent young woman, who like himself is a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was born at Catawba, December 19, 1861, being a daughter of Newton S. and Nancy (Smith) Conway. To Mr. and Mrs. Neer one daughter has been born—Edith. Mr. Neer is a believer in and supporter of the principles of the Republican party. Another of the young and enterprising farmers and stock-raisers of Pleasant Township is Alonzo W. Neer, a brother of our subject. He was born June 1, 1858, on the homestead which he now owns and occupies, and whose present acreage is about one hundred and eighty acres. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of the Methodist Episcopal Church, his social qualities and upright character as well as his energy in worldly affairs, bringing him rapidly to the front. His home is presided over by his sister, Laura J., who was born March 4,j863, and, who is an excellent housekeeper and an intelligent young woman. CHARLES LEWIS EHRENFELD, youngest child of Augustus Clemens Ehrenfeld, M. D., was born in Kisbacoquillas Valley, Mifflin County, Pa., June 15, 1832. His father was a native of Heilbronn, Germany, a graduate of Heidelberg University, a classical scholar who wrote and spoke the Latin with ease, conversed readily in the French, and knew several other modern languages. His grandfather, George Frederick Ehrenfeld, came to this country in the latter part of the last century. He was a wealthy merchant in Philadelphia, but was financially ruined some time before his death, through being security for others. He died there in 1809, at the home of his son. His maternal grandfather, henry Stetzer, was a patriot soldier in the Revolutionary War, serving through a great part of that long contest, and Henry Stetzer’s father, John Stetzer, was also in the service of the American Army during the Revolution, charged with superintending the shoeing of army horses. The other maternal great-grandfather of our subject, was in Braddock's Army, and died of sickness near Braddock's field, where he lies buried. In his religious antecedents, Prof. Ehrenfeld comes from the two historic branches of the Protestant faith, his father having been Lutheran, his mother, Reformed. The subject of this sketch was in his seventh year when his father died; thereafter, his mother and older brothers having gone to farming, he worked on the farm until he was fifteen ; then was clerk two years in a country store; taught a country school during the winter of 1850-51; went to Wittenberg College in 1851; was graduated in 1856. He was an active member of the Excelsior Society, and in the contest between the literary societies in the spring of 1855, he was orator. After his graduation in 1856, he returned home and took an active part in the Presidential campaign for Fremont, making speeches for the "Pathfinder," and cast his first vote for President. Taught school the following winter. In the fall of 1857, returned to Wittenberg College to study theology, but upon his arrival was chosen tutor in the Preparatory Department, and remained in that position two years. While tutor he was elected Principal of the City Schools of Hamilton, Ohio, but wishing to continue post-graduate studies, especially theology, he did not accept the position. Prof. Ehrenfeld resigned his position as tutor in 1859, and devoted himself to the study of theology. In the spring of 1860 became pastor of the First Lutheran Church at Altoona, Pa., where he remained until 1863; pastor at Shippensburg, 1863 and 1865; at Hollidaysburg, 1865