800 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO In 1926 Mr. Shanks was united in marriage with Miss Edith Brown, the daughter of Stephen and Nettie (Shrack) Brown, natives of Port William, Clinton County. The former is deceased and the latter lives in Jefferson Township, Greene County. Mrs. Shanks is a graduate of Cedarville College. Mr. and Mrs. Shanks have a son, Carl Harmon, Jr., born May 20, 1932. Mr. Shanks and his family are members of Friends Church, and he belongs to the Rotary Club, and Phi Delta Kappa fraternity. Melville C. Smith.—As city manager, Melville C. Smith is numbered among Xenia's most prominent and influential citizens. He was born on a farm near Wilmington, Clinton. County, Ohio, August 25, 1884, the son of Christian H. and Mary Elizabeth (Hurley) Smith. Christian H. Smith, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Clinton County, Ohio, as was his wife. At an early age he enlisted for service in the Civil War and served as a member of the 34th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, being severely wounded in action. He became a prosperous and successful farmer of Clinton County, but in 1892 removed to Dayton, Ohio, where he conducted a general transfer business until 1897. He then settled on a farm near Spring Valley, Ohio, and again engaged in general farming, being especially interested in the breeding of pure bred Poland China hogs. Mr. Smith retired in 1910 and removed to Xenia, where he died in 1928. His wife died in 1913. They are buried at Waynesville, Ohio. Mr. Smith was a Republican and held the office of township trustee. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born seven children: 1. Emma, married Edward Bossard, both deceased. 2. Hattie, married H. A. Davis, lives at Xenia. 3. John P., lives at Dayton. 4. Joseph, lives at Spring Valley. 5. Elsie, mar- HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 801 ried John A. Cameron, lives at Dayton. 6. Melville C., the subject of this sketch. 7. William, who died in 1927. Melville C. Smith attended the public schools of Dayton and Spring Valley. He also is a graduate of Jacob's Business College, Dayton. In 1906 he became an employe of the Western Ohio Creamery Company at Xenia, and retired from the business in 1928 as resident manager. Later in that year he purchased the enterprise and reorganized the business as the Ohio-Western Creamery Company. However, in November, 1929, he disposed of his business interests, and on January 1, 1930, assumed the duties of city manager of Xenia. As city manager, he also served as chief of police, chief of the fire and health department, superintendent of the water works and superintendent of the street department. In 1906 Mr. Smith married Miss Frances L. Dodd, a native of Jamestown, Ohio, daughter of John P. Dodd, who resides at Jamestown, Ohio, and was a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have three children: 1. Wendell J., a graduate of Central High School, Xenia, Ohio, who is identified with the Ohio State Highway department. He married Miss Elizabeth Littleton, and they have a daughter, Nancy Lou. 2. Mary Louise, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. She married Marcus McCallister, who is prosecuting attorney of Greene County, lives at Xenia. 3. Carl M., a graduate of Xenia High School class of 1933, and now attending Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Politically Mr. Smith is a Republican, and during 1927-31 served as a member of the Xenia Board of Education. He is a trustee of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, and has the following lodge affiliations: Xenia Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 47; Xenia Chapter, R. A. M., No. 36; Wright Council, R. & S. M., No. 96; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree, A. A. S. R.; Antioch Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.; Greene County Shrine Club, secretary since 1924; Masonic Temple Association, secretary since 1924; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, past noble grand, and a member of Xenia Kiwanis Club. 802 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO Raymond B. Howard, who is general manager and secretary-treasurer of the Madison Press Company, at London, has been a prominent figure in newspaper work in West Central Ohio for several years. He was born at Wilmington, Clinton County, March 20, 1900, the son of Eli and Julia F. (Berry) Howard. Eli Howard and his wife are natives of Clinton County and well known residents of Adams Township, where Mr. Howard has spent many years as a general farmer. He is a Republican. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard was Raymond B., the subject of this sketch. The early education of Raymond B. Howard was received in the district schools of Adams Township, and following his graduation from high school in 1917 he spent three years at Wilmington College. He began his newspaper career as the correspondent for the Wilmington Daily News-Journal, while a high school student; became editor of the school newspaper published in the district; and was a member of the staff of the "Wilmingtonian," a college publication. During his second year in college he became a report on the News-Journal and later was made city editor of that publication. On Jan. 1, 1924, he purchased all the stock of the Madison Press Company at London, and became president and general manager of the company. On July 1, 1926, the Madison Press Company purchased the assets of the Chester E. Bryan Publishing Company, of London, merging the plants of the Madison County Democrat and the Madison Press, but continuing publication of both as semi-weekly newspapers. Mr. Howard is the editor and publisher of the "Horseshoe World," a national monthly magazine, and he also publishes the Madison County School News, the official publication of the public school system in the county. In addition to the above publications, the company publishes a number of other magazines as well as doing a general commercial printing business, employing approximately 30 people. They also maintain a branch office at West Jefferson. HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 803 In 1920 Mr. Howard was united in marriage with Miss Nina Bevan, the daughter of Orlando and Ella (Hadley) Bevan, natives of Ohio. Mr. Bevan, a farmer, died in 1933. His widow resides in Adams Township, Clinton County. Mr. and Mrs. Howard have a son, Harold John Howard, born December 26, 1923. Mr. Howard is a staunch Republican and is a member of the Republican Executive Committee of Madison County. He is very active in local politics and has been connected with the State Republican Headquarters during several campaigns, handling pub licity for the party. In 1930 he was chairman of the Clarence J. Brown Campaign Committee, when he was re-elected for a third term as Secretary of State. In 1932 Mr. Howard was connected with the Brown headquarters when Mr. Brown was a candidate for the nomination for governor. Mr. Howard organized the Ohio Republican Editorial Association, and is a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Howard is a trustee of the First Presbyterian Church, of London, and a charter member and past president of the Rotary Club. He is a member of the County Committee of the Central Ohio Area, Boy Scouts of America, as well as serving as troop committeeman of Troop No. 102. He is affiliated with Chandler Lodge F. & A. M. No. 138; Wilmington Chapter R. A. M. No. 63; Wilmington Council R. & S. M. No. 116; London Chapter, 0. E. S. No. 386; London Aerie F. 0. Eagles No. 950; and Sigma Zeta fraternity. He also belongs to the London Country Club and Madison County Farmers Club. Mr. Howard was the first president of the Ohio Newspaper Association and is now a member of the Board of Trustees. He also belongs to the Buckeye Press Association, National Editorial Association, and London Retail Merchants Association. He is a member of the Buckeye State Horseshoe Pitchers Association, and secretary-treasurer of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, headquarters for the association being located at London, Ohio. 804 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO Mr. Howard has served for many years as a judge in the "Hall of Fame", sponsored by Prof. Osmun C. Hooper, professor emeritus of the College of Journalism, Ohio State University. In its plan the names of Ohio newspapermen, who have been deceased at least five years are nominated for the "Hall of Fame", two to four being chosen each year. Kern Hamilton Grantham.—Outstanding among the responsible business men of Clinton County may be mentioned Kern Hamilton Grantham, druggist, of Wilmington. He was born at Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, October 16, 1867, the son of William H. and Nancy (Mills) Grantham. After his graduation from Wilmington High School, Kern H. Grantham entered the University of Michigan. He followed in the same profession chosen by his father and grandfather, and was employed as a clerk in the Brown Drug Store, of Wilmington, before passing the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Board examination to become a registered pharmacist. From 1913 until 1915 the family lived in California and in the latter year Mr. Grantham became manager of the drug business of Harry Christopher, formerly the Brown Drug Store. In 1918 he became associated in business on North South Street, Wilmington, with Dr. Russell F. Hale, and they conducted a drug business there until 1921, at which time Mr. Grantham purchased his partner's interests. In the following year the store was sold to Russell F. Hale and Clayton Day, and on December 21, 1926, Mr. Grantham opened the K. H. Grantham Drug Store on North South Street. He has an extensive prescription business and enjoys a fine trade in drugs, sundries, etc. A high class soda grill and luncheon shop is also operated in connection with the drug business. Mr. Grantham was united in marriage with Miss Emma Brown, the daughter of George W. and Julia G. Brown. Their children are: 1. Faye Plymire, deceased. 2. George Frederick, HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 805 deceased. 3. Julia G. Martin, lives at Wilmington. 4. William Brown, lives at Los Angeles, Calif. 5. Louise Brown, lives at Los Angeles. Politically, Mr. Grantham is a Republican, and he has served as city treasurer for 12 years, as well as city clerk for four years. He holds membership in the Elks Lodge, and has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 37 years. He also is a charter member of the Wilmington Commercial Club. Hon. Charles Q. Hildebrant.—Few men in West Central Ohio have taken a more prominent part in public affairs than Charles Q. Hildebrant, of Wilmington, who has served as Secretary of the State of Ohio, and as a member of Congress from the Sixth Congressional District. He was born at Wilmington, October 17, 1864, the son of Jefferson and Margaret (Quinn) Hildebrant. Jefferson Hildebrant was born on a farm near New Vienna, Clinton County, February 10, 1831. His father was a mill owner and a prominent pioneer citizen of Clinton County. Jefferson Hildebrant was a graduate of Farmers College, at Cincinnati, and for half a century owned and managed a book store at Wilmington. He was a Republican and served as county surveyor. He died in 1910 and his wife died in 1880. Both are buried in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington. Their only child was Charles Q., the subject of this sketch. The boyhood of Charles Q. Hildebrant was spent at Wilmington, where he attended the public schools. He attended Wilmington College and Ohio State University. He began his business career as a clerk in his father's book and stationery store, and his public career started in 1890, when he was elected clerk of the Clinton County courts, taking office on February 9, 1891. He served in that capacity for three successive terms, and an interim of six months. In 1900 he was nominated on the Republican ticket to represent the Sixth Congressional District, and 806 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO was elected in November, 1900. He served in that office for two successive terms, and was a member of many important committees, as well as chairman of the committee on accounts. During 1905-9 Mr. Hildebrant was a representative of the Ruggles-Gale Company, of Columbus, now the Columbus Blank Book Company, and in 1909 he took over the business interests of his father and management of the store. The elder Mr. Hildebrant died in 1910 and the enterprise was disposed of in 1914. In April, 1914, Mr. Hildebrant was nominated as Secretary of State and was elected to office in November of that year. He has been living retired on his fine farm of 60 acres on South Street, in Wilmington, since 1917. In the summer of 1927 Mr. Hildebrant was solicited by voters of both parties to become a candidate for nomination as mayor of Wilmington, and he was elected that fall. He has continued in office to the present time. Mr. Hildebrant has been prominent throughout his life in Republican politics, and has served as chairman of the Clinton County Executive and Central Committees, as well as a member of the Republican State Committee. He has been a delegate to two national conventions. On October 14, 1886, Mr. Hildebrant was united in marriage with Miss Adda J. Haim, the daughter of Augustus H. and Nancy (Johnson) Haim, the former a native of Greene County, Ohio, and the latter of Kentucky. Both are deceased and are buried in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington. Mr. Haim was a representative of the U. S. Gypsum Company and served as county auditor of Clinton County. To Mr. and Mrs. Hildebrant were born three children: 1. Margaret, married Stacey A. Mitchell, lives at East Walnut Hills, Cincinnati. 2. Virginia, married Brighton P. Slutes, lives at Lakewood, Ohio. 3. Richard H. Hildebrant, who is assistant U. S. District Attorney at Columbus. He married Miss Ruth Ellen McMurray. Mr. Hildebrant belongs to the Elks Lodge and Commercial Club of Wilmington. Hilda Aerie No. 1224, F. O. Eagles, was named in his honor, and he is one of its most prominent members. HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 807 Frank A. Setty.—Among the most able and efficient county officials of Clinton County may be mentioned Frank A. Setty, sheriff. He was born in Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio, March 8, 1881, the son of Samson and Margaret (Gall) Setty. Samson Setty was born in Adams County, as was his wife. Both are deceased and are buried in the Dunkard Cemetery, near Elmville, Adams County. Mr. Setty was a farmer and owned the first ten horsepower thresher in this section of the State, being successful as a commercial thresher. He was a prominent member of the Dunkard Church, and held numerous church offices. To Mr. and Mrs. Setty were born the following children: 1. Anna M., deceased. 2. Clara Lappe, lives at Sabina, Ohio. 3. Alva, deceased. 4. Lottie Garrison, lives in Butler County. 5. Frank A., the subject of this sketch. 6. Margaret Page, lives in Highland County. 7. Ova, lives at Chinook, Montana. 8. Elmer, lives at South Charleston, Ohio. Following his graduation from the public schools of Adams County, Frank A. Setty was employed by the Star-Hame Company, of Blanchester, Ohio. After four years he went with the Western Hame Company, and from 1906 until 1919 was probation officer for the Blanchester public schools. In the latter year he became associated with a Mr. Crossley in the transfer business, and they operated five trucks. In 1921 they started a bus line between Blanchester and Cincinnati, the first to be operated in that section. They disposed of it, however, in 1925 to the Buckeye Stage Bus Company. It was in 1926 that Chester Glenn Setty purchased Mr. Crossley's interests in the trucking and transfer business, which was thereafter known as F. A. Setty & Son, with Chester Glenn Setty as manager. The business was sold in October, 1931, and since that time Mr. Setty has not been active in the business interests of the city. In November, 1932, he was elected sheriff of Clinton County. He had served as marshall of Blanchester for two terms and during 1926-29 was a special officer at Blanchester. 808 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO In 1900 Mr. Setty married (first) Miss Ara Smith, who died at Blanchester in 1908. They had a son, Chester Glenn, born August 25, 1903. He is a graduate of Blanchester High School and attended Miller's Business College. He is now deputy sheriff of Clinton County. He married Miss Ada Hesler, and they have a son, Charles Franklin, born March 17, 1927. Mr. Setty is affiliated with Blanchester Lodge F. A. & M. No. 191, Past Master; Blanchester Chapter, R. A. M. No. 153; Blanchester Council R. S. M. No. 114; Wilmington Commandery, K. T.; Order of the Eastern Star; and Fithian Lodge No. 373, I. 0. 0. F., Past Grand. Frank A. Setty married (second) in 1910 Miss Effie Andrews, and they are the parents of two children : 1. Howard, born March 11, 1911, a graduate of Blanchester High School, class of 1929, lives at home. 2. Erma, attends Wilmington Junior High School. Mr. Setty has always been a Republican. He is a trustee of the Baptist Church, and fraternally is a member of Blanchester Lodge, F. &A. M. No. 191; Blanchester Chapter R. A. M. No. 153; Blanchester Council R. & S. M. No. 114; Fithian Lodge No. 373, I. O. O. F., Past Grand; Excelsior Encampment No. 106, Past Patriarch; F. O. Eagles; B. P. O. Elks; Commercial Club and Junior Order United American Mechanics; No. 134, Past Counselor. Roy H. Clark, who is vice president of the First National Bank, is among Springfield's most prominent young business men. He was born in this city, August 29, 1893, the son of Robert H. and Anna Mary (Ziegler) Clark. Robert H. Clark, deceased, was a substantial citizen of Springfield, where he spent many years. His wife was a native of Germantown, Pennsylvania. Both are deceased and are buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Clark was a Republican and served as a member of the central committee. He was a HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 809 charter member of Ingomar Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and both he and his wife were prominent members of the Second Lutheran Church. Their children were: Bertha, Fannie, Willis, and Fred, all deceased; Charles, lives at Springfield; Olive Toland, lives at Springfield; Frank, lives at Los Angeles, Calif.; Goldie Derr, lives at Springfield; Mary, lives at Springfield; and Roy H., the subject of this sketch. Roy H. Clark obtained his education in the public schools of Springfield and attended Wittenberg College as well as taking special courses in the American Institute of Banking as sponsored by the American Bankers Association. He was identified with the Fairbanks Theatre for six years, and in 1917 became a messenger for the American Trust & Savings Bank. He subsequently was appointed teller and auditor, and in 1925 became Treasurer. Upon the merger with the First National Bank and the Farmers National Bank in June, 1927, Mr. Clark was appointed assistant cashier and in 1928 became vice president. On April 1, 1918, Mr. Clark enlisted for service in the World War and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, being assigned to Company C, 329th Infantry, 83rd Division. He sailed for France in June and in August, 1918, he was transferred to Company E. 102nd Infantry, 26th Division. He saw active service in the defence of the Toul sector, at St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne. He was discharged May 31, 1919, with the rank of corporal. In 1919 Mr. Clark married Miss Katheryne L. Cranston, the daughter of Edward H. and Luella (Cargill) Cranston, natives of Logan County, Ohio. Mr. Cranston, deceased, engaged in the mercantile business at Springfield for many years. His widow resides there. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have a son, Edward O. Politically Mr. Clark is a Republican. He holds membership in the First Lutheran Church, is a director of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and belongs to the Rotary Club. He was the first treasurer of George Cultice Post No. 6, American Legion, and was one of the organizers of the "40 and 8" Society in 810 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO Springfield. He served for five years as secretary of H. S. Kissell Lodge, F. & A. M., and is now treasurer. He was elected to the Board of Education in 1930, and served as its president during the years of 1931, 1932 and 1933. Hon. Charles Ballard Zimmerman, judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio, is a veteran of the World War. Judge Zimmerman had had a wide and successful law practice at Springfield and vicinity for twenty years, and is active in the civic life of the community. He was born in this city, June 22, 1891, the son of John Luther and Helen (Ballard) Zimmerman. A sketch of John Luther Zimmerman, Sr., appears elsewhere in this history. Following his graduation from Wittenberg Academy, Charles Ballard Zimmerman entered Wittenberg College, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1911. He spent the following two years at the Harvard Law School and in 1913 was admitted to the Ohio Bar. He has since been associated in practice with his father. Mr. Zimmerman was the Democratic candidate for congress from the Seventh Ohio district in 1922, candidate for attorney general of Ohio in 1926, and candidate for the Supreme Court of Ohio in 1932. On October 2, 1933, Mr. Zimmerman was appointed by Governor White a judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio. In July, 1917, Mr. Zimmerman enlisted for service in the World War and spent 15 months in France. He participated in the St. Mihiel and Meuse Argonne offensives. He was honorably discharged with the rank of major, in August of 1919. He is past vice commander of George Cultice Post, No. 6, American Legion, and belongs to the "40 and 8" Society. Mr. Zimmerman married April 24, 1930, Miss Dorothy Gay-ford, of Salt Lake City, Utah. They have a son, Charles Ballard, Jr. HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 811 Judge Zimmerman is a member of the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Kiwanis Club, Knights of Pythias, and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He also holds membership in the Society of Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution, and. Society of the War of 1812, and the Order of Indian Wars. Eight of his ancestors were soldiers in the Revolutionary War and he is a great-grandson of Capt. Joseph Zimmerman who served in the War of 1812. John Luther Zimmerman, Sr.—A leading figure in the legal affairs of Clark County is John L. Zimmerman, Sr., who has engaged in successful practice at Springfield continuously since 1881. During the later years he has been associated with his sons, the firm being known as Zimmerman, Zimmerman & Zimmerman, with offices in the Zimmerman Building. Mr. Zimmerman was born at Washingtonville, Mahoning County, Ohio, the son of Abraham and Catherine (Shimp) Zimmerman. John Luther Zimmerman is a graduate of Wittenberg College, class of 1879, and he also received the degrees of M. A. and LL.B. from that institution. He was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 1881 and from that time until 1913 engaged in private practice at Springfield. He has since been associated with his sons, first with Charles Ballard, and afterwards with Charles Ballard and John Luther, Jr. On December 4, 1889, Mr. Zimmerman married Miss Helen Ballard, the daughter of Charles P. and Eunice (Hibbard) Ballard, natives of Massachusetts. Mr. Ballard was a leading manufacturer of Springfield, Ohio, for many years, being identified with Rhinehart-Ballard & Company. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried at Athens, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman have two sons, Charles Ballard, and John Luther, Jr. Politically Mr. Zimmerman is a Democrat. He has been a candidate for the offices of Governor of Ohio, United States Senator, 812 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO and member of Congress. He is treasurer and director of Wittenberg College, a member of the executive committee of the United Lutheran Church of America, former president of the board of trustees of Warder Public Library, and holds membership in the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Societies, National Geographic Society, Masonic fraternity, Knights of Pythias, Springfield Country Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Zimmerman is a great-grandson of John Zimmerman, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and a grandson of Capt. Joseph Zimmerman, who commanded a company in the War of 1812. John Luther Zimmerman, Jr., who is identified with the firm of Zimmerman, Zimmerman & Zimmerman, is recognized as one of the able young lawyers of Springfield. He was born in this city, February 9, 1897, the son of John Luther and Helen (Ballard) Zimmerman. A sketch of John Luther Zimmerman, Sr., appears elsewhere in this history. John Luther Zimmerman, Jr., acquired his early education in the Springfield Seminary of Springfield and is a graduate of Wittenberg College, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1916. He was graduated from Harvard Law School in 1920 and following his admission to the bar he has been junior member of the firm of Zimmerman, Zimmerman & Zimmerman. During 1918-19 he served in the United States Navy and was discharged as chief quartermaster, aviation section. On June 27, 1927, Mr. Zimmerman was united in marriage with Miss Kari Ness. They have a daughter, Kari Ann, and son, John L. III. Mr. Zimmerman is a Democrat and has been candidate for the Ohio Legislature and Congress. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and belongs to the American Legion, "40 and 8" Society, HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 813 Greenwood Hunt and Polo Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He is assistant treasurer of Wittenberg College, and Past Alumni Counsellor of Alpha Gamma Chapter, Beta Theta Pi fraternity, and Lions Club. Isaac Zimmerman, who for a number of years was a substantial factor in the agricultural development of Clark County, came to Ohio from Pennsylvania by way of the Ohio River in 1847. After a year and a half spent in Cincinnati, where he had found work, he came to Springfield by stage coach to visit a sister, Mrs. Benjamin Brubaker, who had very lately located here. After a short visit, he returned to Pennsylvania where he married Anna Christianna Ober, on October 25th, 1849, and shortly thereafter drove back to Springfield over the old National Pike. He purchased land just outside the city limits, long known as the Zimmerman farm, now the Oesterlin Home farm. He was a man of industry and fine character and especially contributed to the citizenship of Clark County a family of children whose lives have been constructive in the communities in which they have lived. Isaac Zimmerman was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, March 20, 1823. He was the son of Henry and Barbara (Greiner) Zimmerman. Henry Zimmerman, born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1786, was the son of Peter Zimmerman, Jr., who served in the Revolutionary War. Barbara Greiner's father, Philip Greiner, served also in that war, while her grandfather, Valentine Greiner, was a member of a Committee of Safety serving before the outbreak of the war. Anna Christianna Ober was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1829. She was the daughter of Jacob Ober and Barbara (Coble) Ober. Both of her grandfathers, Christian Ober and David Coble likewise bore arms in the Revolution. David Coble's wife, Barbara Witmer, was a lineal de- 814 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO scendant of Benjamin Witmer, land agent in the Rhine Valley for the London Land Company operated by the family of William Penn. Isaac Zimmerman was baptized in infancy in the Lutheran faith, but on coming to Clark County, Ohio, became a member of the United Brethren Church at Lagonda. He died at his home, July 14, 1871, and his wife passed away May 18, 1876. The following is a brief account of their descendants : Their eldest son, Cyrus H. Zimmerman, was born in Clark County, Ohio, October 12, 1850, and died in Union County, Ohio, June 14, 1915. He was educated in the public schools of Clark County and at Wittenberg College. He purchased a farm in Union County. He was a notary public as well as farmer and served his county in various public offices, such as county commissioner. He married Lydia E. Rowe. Of their children, Albert I., graduate of Wittenberg and Cincinnati Law School, is now manager of the American Surety and Trust Company, Los Angeles, California. He has one son, Albert H. Walter A. is a bank cashier at Chiloquin, Oregon, has two daughters, Ethel Fay and Patricia Ann. Joseph B., located at Plain City, Ohio.; Cyrus Edwin, who died in France while serving with the Ambulance Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces, and Ralph Waldo, who now owns and operates the home farm in Union County. Barbara Ellen, oldest daughter of Isaac and Anna Zimmerman, was born November 26, 1852, educated at the old Springfield Seminary, and married John Crabill of Clark County. Their children are Ada Irene, wife of William Y. Mahar, a Springfield attorney; Clark R., farmer and business man of Clark County, and Pearl Preston, formerly president of the Central Brass and Fixture Company, now banker and business man of Springfield. Agnes Zimmerman, born August 7, 1857, attended public schools and was one of twelve girls who entered Wittenberg College the first year it became a co-educational institution. She was married to William S. Welsh, a native of Hedgesville, West Vir- HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 815 ginia, and who for many years was superintendent for Mast, Foos and Company, Springfield. Her only child, James Winfield Welsh, graduate of Wittenberg College, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was formerly Executive Secretary for the American Electric Railway Association with headquarters in New York City, and is now associated with the Northwestern Life Insurance Company. He was married to Ada Clement of Pittsburgh. They have two sons, James Winfield, Jr., also Harvard graduate, and now holding a position with the Corn Exchange Bank in New York City. The younger boy, Clement William, is at present a senior, majoring in English at Harvard College. William Joseph Zimmerman, second son of Isaac and Anna Zimmerman, was born July 7th, 1859, died September 30, 1918. He was a successful farmer living near South Charleston, Ohio. He married Ida Way in June, 1880. They had no children. Ida Flora Zimmerman, third daughter of Isaac Zimmerman, attended Wittenberg College and Otterbein University. She married Samuel S. Spencer, an attorney at Emporia, Kansas. Their children are: John William, graduate of College of Emporia and Yale School of Forestry, served as supervisor of Battlement Forest in Colorado and Big Horn Forest in Wyoming, is at present connected with forestry department in Denver. Dorothy, graduate of the University of Kansas, went as missionary teacher to St. Mary's Parish in Kyoto, Japan. Upon her return to America she was married to George B. Allen of Henderson, North Carolina. Later she located in Springfield, Ohio. She has four children: Dorothy Ann, George B., Jr., Cameron and Spencer. Ruth, graduate of the College of Emporia, received the Master of Arts degree from University of Kansas, taught one year in Boys' Commercial School at Kyoto, Japan, married Edwin L. Shuey, Jr., of Springfield, Ohio. She has two children, Anne Mitchell and Ober Lincoln Shuey. Christine Louise Spencer married Charles Herzer, an attorney in Emporia, Kansas. Robert 816 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO Spencer is farming near Emporia, while the youngest child, J. Ober Spencer is at present employed in our national reforestation project in Colorado. Effie Jane Zimmerman, sixth child of Isaac and Anna Zimmerman, educated at Wittenberg College and Otterbein University, married Dr. L. E. Custer, of Dayton, Ohio. Her only son, L. Luzern Custer, is an inventor and is president of The Custer Specialty Company, manufacturing his own patents, Custer Cars and Custer Invalid Chairs among other products. He married Mary Guthrie Moore. They have had three children. Charles Leavitt died in infancy. The other two, Randall Moore and James Luzern attend the public schools of Oakwood, Dayton. Carrie May Zimmerman, youngest of the children of Isaac Zimmerman, has long been prominent in the educational affairs of Springfield. She was educated in the local high school, is a graduate of Wittenberg College, did post-graduate work in the University of Chicago and Wellesley College; studied abroad in the University of Jena, and passed the examinations at the University of Grenoble, France, in 1910. She was at one time a teacher in the Springfield Seminary, and is now head of the department of modern languages in the Springfield High School. Miss Zimmerman is active in the Methodist Church, Woman's Club, and belongs to the Lagonda Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is a member of the American Association of University Women and the Archaeological Society of America. R. Stanley Lucas, of Springfield, is one of the most prominent of the younger attorneys of Clark County, and is a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, September 9, 1895, the son of Richard R. and Mary Elizabeth (McComb) Lucas. Richard R. Lucas was a native of Seneca County, Ohio, and his wife was born in Clark County, Ohio. She was a daughter of HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 817 William and Matilda McComb. He was a native of England, and she was a native of Ireland. They settled in Newark, Ohio. He was killed in action during the Civil War. William F. McComb, a son, was a member of the Board of Public Affairs of Springfield. As a young man Richard R. Lucas learned the cabinet makers' trade and spent twenty years in the employ of the Springfield Metallic Casket Company, being foreman of the wood department at the time of his death, November 16, 1914. His wife died January 26, 1914, and they are buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Lucas was a Republican, a member of Christ Episcopal Church, and belonged to the Elks Lodge and Loyal Order of Moose. To Mr. and Mrs. Lucas were born six children: 1. William E., lives at Springfield. 2. Albert Lester, lives at Ocala, Florida. 3. Charles Mitchell, lives at Cincinnati, Ohio. 4. Robert R., lives in Fayette County, Ohio. 5. R. Stanley, the subject of this sketch. 6. Helen, married Worley Bowman, lives at Dayton. The early education of R. Stanley Lucas was obtained in the public schools of Springfield. He worked his way through high school, being a graduate of the Norwood Night High School at Cincinnati, class of 1913. He attended a summer session at Wittenberg College, and spent one year at the Cincinnati Law School before entering the law offices of Jelke, Clark & Forsheimer, at Cincinnati. His law work was all taken at the night school of the Cincinnati Law School. Mr. Lucas was admitted to the Kentucky State Bar in 1916, and to the Ohio State bar in the following year. In 1917 he also enlisted for service in the World War, and was sent to Ohio State University for training. He was later transferred to Chanute Field, Rantoul, Ill., and in 1918 attended the Illinois Officers Training School at Camp Grant, Rockford. He was discharged in December, 1918. Mr. Lucas became associated with the practice of the late T. J. McCormick of Springfield in January, 1919, and since 1922 has maintained a private practice in Springfield. He has served as secretary of the Clark County 818 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO Bar Association and also holds membership in the Ohio State Bar Association. In 1922 Mr. Lucas was united in marriage with Miss Louise Beery, the daughter of Foster and Sally (Rae) Beery, natives of Madison County, Ohio. Mr. Beery, who conducted a clothing business at London, Ohio, died in 1932. His wife died in 1919. Both are buried at London. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas have a daughter, Sally Elizabeth. Mr. Lucas has always been a Republican and is a member of the Clark County Executive Committee. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, and is a charter member of H. S. Kissell Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 674; Springfield Chapter, R. A. M. No. 48; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree A. A. S. R.; Antioch Temple; A. A. O. N. M. S.; B. P. 0. Elks, No. 51; F. O. Eagles, London; George Cultice Post No. 6, American Legion; Phi Alpha Delta fraternity; and Springfield Shrine Club. Mr. Lucas operates a fine farm of 237 acres in Oak Run Township, Madison County. The land is well improved and he is interested in general farming. George A. Tyrrell is among the capable business men of Springfield, where he is identified with the G. A. Tyrrell Insurance Agency, with offices in the First National Bank Building. He was born at Lafayette, Indiana, August 29, 1888, the son of James Edward and Margaret (OHerron) Tyrrell. James Edward Tyrrell and his wife were natives of Lafayette, Indiana. He was educated in the parochial schools and attended Purdue University. He spent many years in the employ of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad, and died in 1917. His wife died in 1928. They are buried at Brazil, Ind. Mr. Tyrrell was a Democrat, a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church, and belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. There were five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Tyrrell: 1. James Ed- HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 819 ward, lives at Indianapolis, Indiana. 2. George A., the subject of this sketch. 3. Mary M. Forest, lives at Brazill, Ind. 4. Agnes, lives at Brazil. 5. Theresa, deceased. After his graduation from the parochial schools of Brazil, George A. Tyrrell attended Brazil Business College and for several years was employed by A. W. Shafer, grocer, as salesman. He entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in 1909, and for ten years was a locomotive fireman and engineer. In 1919 he became insurance inspector and rater for the Ohio Inspection Bureau of Insurance, with headquarters at Columbus, and in August, 1920, came to Springfield as an insurance engineer with the Ray Johnson Insurance Agency. Three years later he established his present business. On July 11, 1910, Mr. Tyrrell married Miss Nell L. Jenkins, the daughter of Robert and Sarah (Jones) Jenkins, the former a native of Scotland, and the latter of Wales. Both are deceased and are buried at Brazil, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Tyrrell have no children. Politically Mr. Tyrrell is a Democrat, and he has served as a member of the city zoning board of Springfield since its creation, January 1, 1931. He is a member of the Saint Raphael's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Eagles and Elk lodges, Beaver Valley Country Club, Springfield Association of Insurance Agents, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. He is deputy commissioner of Tecumseh Council, Boy Scouts of America. Hon. Roscoe G. Hornbeck of London, Madison County, is Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of Ohio and presiding judge of the Court of Appeals of the second district. The second appellate district includes the following counties: Champaign, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Madison, Miami, Preble, Shelby, Franklin, Montgomery, and Clark. 820 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO Judge Hornbeck was born in Union Township, Madison County, August 18, 1879, and is a member of an old and honored pioneer family of the county. His parents are Cyrus R. and Rilla F. Hornbeck. Cyrus R. Hornbeck was born in Union Township, August 28, 1858, and his wife is a native of Somerford Township, Madison County. He was ordained as a minister of the Christian Church having prepared for the ministry at Union Christian College, Marion, Indiana. He later studied law and after his admission to the bar established a practice at London, where he continued successfully until his retirement in 1931. Mr. Hornbeck served as prosecuting attorney of Madison County for two terms. He is a Republican in politics and for many years was active in the counsels of the party. He is past president of the Madison County Bar Association. Rilla F. Hornbeck is a lay reader in the Methodist Episcopal Church and takes a prominent part in religious work in the community. To Mr. and Mrs. Hornbeck were born two sons: 1. Roscoe G., the subject of this sketch. 2. Channing C., who died at the age of seven years. Cyrus R. Hornbeck is the son of Cyrus Hornbeck, who was born west of Midway, Madison County, January 27, 1823. At the age of 21 years he married Elizabeth Miliner, the daughter of John Miliner, of Highland County, Ohio. Mr. Milner was born in Halifax County, Virginia, August 25, 1800, and at the age of seven years came to Ohio with his parents and settled in Highland County. In 1821 he married Mary Slaughter. Cyrus Hornbeck, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, purchased a farm near London on the Springfield Road, shortly after his marriage. He raised fine stock and was a general farmer. He died July 23, 1863. To Cyrus and Elizabeth (Miliner) Hornbeck were born five children: 1. Mary E. 2. Cyrus R. 3. Sidney E. 4. Isaac W. 5. John Q., who died in service during the Civil war while serving as a member of the 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Cyrus R. is the only survivor of this family. HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 821 Roscoe G. Hornbeck acquired his early education in the rural schools of Clark and Madison Counties, the public schools of London and attended Ohio Northern University following his graduation from London High School in 1899. His legal education was received at the College of Law, Ohio State University. He was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in June, 1903, and later to practice in the United States District Court. He was associated in practice with his father at London for a number of years and served there as postmaster for a period of four years. He was elected common pleas judge of Madison County in 1914, being the first judge to be elected under the new law which provided that office for each county. He assumed his duties as judge in January, 1917, and was reelected without opposition in 1920 and again in 1926. He resigned, however, in 1928, and in that year was elected judge of the court of appeals of the second district. Judge Hornbeck is a prominent Republican, and for many years served as a member of the Republican Central and Executive Committees, as well as secretary of the executive committee for six years. He is a member of the Buckeye Republican Club of Columbus, has been secretary of the Common Pleas Judges' Association, secretary of the Court of Appeals Judges' Association, is now Presiding Judge of the Court of Appeals of Ohio. During the World War he served as advisor to the Draft Board, was chairman of the legal advisory board and active in all wartime loan drives. Judge Hornbeck was widely experienced as a trial judge having held court in some twenty-five counties of the state. He has tried many law suits and criminal cases of state wide interest. On November 22, 1900, Judge Hornbeck married Gertrude Warner, the daughter of James M. and Ida F. (Hall) Warner, natives of Madison County, both now deceased. They are buried in Kirkwood Cemetery, London. Mr. Warner was a representative business man of London for many years and served as deputy clerk of Madison County for 16 years. To Judge and Mrs. Horn- 822 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO beck were born three children: 1. Donald W., a graduate of London High School, attended Ohio Wesleyan University for two years, and received the degree of LL. B. at the College of Law, Ohio State University in 1926. He is an attorney in Cleveland and special counsel to the attorney general of Ohio. He married Miss Hope Forstbauer, of Cleveland, and they have two children, Hope F. and Donald W., Jr. 2. Marian E., a graduate of London High School, attended Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State universities. She married Joseph Spencer Martin of London, and they have two children, Joseph S., Jr., and Marilyn McLane. 3. Ruth A., a graduate of London High School, attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She is a junior at Carnegie Institute of Technology and is specializing in the study of dramatics. During the summer of 1933 she was a member of a company which played on the show boat "Golden Rod" on the Ohio River. Judge Hornbeck is a trustee of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of London, and is an honorary member of the Rotary Club and a member of the London Country Club. Fraternally he belongs to Chandler Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 138; Adoniram Chapter, R. A. M. No. 73; London Council, R. & S. M. No. 41; Knights of Pythias; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Fraternal Order of Eagles; and Achbar Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R. Helped to organize and was the first secretary of the London Board of Trade. Charles M. Beckett is prominent in the city of Springfield, where he is president and treasurer of the Beckett Auto Company at 320 West Main Street. He was born in Brookfield Township, Noble County, August 5, 1874, the son of Leander and Nancy Ellen (Combs) Beckett. Leander Beckett, who died December 28, 1915, is buried at Cumberland, Ohio. He was born on a farm and until 1916 was engaged in farming. He then retired and moved to Cumberland, Ohio. Mr. Beckett was a Republican and served as township HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 823 trustee. He also held membership in the Methodist Church and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife Nancy Ellen Beckett was born on a farm in Morgan County, Ohio, and died March 1, 1929. Their children were: 1. John B., who died May 14, 1933. 2. Sarah Margaret, married Peter Smith, lives in Canton, Ohio. 3. Elmer, building contractor, lives at Columbus. 4. Jennie, married Herbert W. Kuntz, attorney, both deceased. 5. Harry, lives at Columbus. 6. Charles M., the subject of this sketch. 7. Della, lives at Cumberland. The early education of Charles M. Beckett was received in old Pleasant Ridge School, in Brookfield Township, Noble County. After his graduation from Cumberland High School in 1895 he attended Columbus Business College. He received the degree of B. C. S. at Merideth Business College in 1898, and Master Accountant degree at West Lafayette College in 1901. His teaching career was as follows: 1895-99, Guernsey County Schools; 18991900, a member of the faculty at Meredith Business College, Zanesville, Ohio; 1900-1902, a member of the faculty at West Lafayette College; 1902-03 was a teacher in a private school at Columbus; 1903-08, a commercial teacher at Marion High School, Marion, Ohio; 1908-10, a commercial teacher at Mansfield High School; 1910-11, a member of the faculty at McKeesport (Pennsylvania) High School; and from 1911-24 Mr. Beckett was a member of the faculty at Springfield High School. He began his business career in 1923 as vice president of the Stevens Buick Company at Springfield, and in the following year the Beckett Auto Company was incorporated with Mr. Beckett as president and treasurer. He has owned a controlling interest of this concern since 1925, and erected his present attractive salesroom and modern garage at 320 West Main Street in 1929. In 1901 Mr. Beckett was united in marriage with Miss Daisy Virginia Scott, the daughter of Cyrus and Margaret (Moore) Scott. Both were born at Cumberland, Ohio. Mr. Scott is a retired farmer and lives at Caldwell, Ohio. His wife is deceased. 824 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO To Mr. and Mrs. Beckett were born three children: 1. Frederick Scott, a graduate of Springfield High School, attended Wittenberg College, and is vice president of the Beckett Motor Company. He married Miss Gertrude Therefou. 2. Margaret Ellen, a graduate of Springfield High School, received the degrees of B. A. and B. S. at Western College and Simmonds College, respectively. She is a librarian at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. 3. Robert Charles, attends Springfield High School. Mr. Beckett has always been a Republican. He is an active member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, of which he has served as deacon, Sunday school superintendent, and member of the Session. He is affiliated with St. Andrews Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 619; Springfield Chapter, R. A. M. No. 48; Springfield Council, R. & S. M. No. 17; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree; Antioch Temple; Temple Club; and Springfield Shrine Club. He has been president of the Springfield Board of Education, is vice president of the Rotary Club, and president of the Springfield Automobile Dealers Association. Joseph C. O'Brien.—A leading figure in the business and civic life of Springfield is Joseph C. O'Brien, who is identified with the J. C. O'Brien Funeral Home, at 1002 East High Street. He was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, February 25, 1855, the son of Patrick and Ann (Esmond) O'Brien. Both Patrick O'Brien and his wife were natives of Ireland. They emigrated to this country in 1849 and after a short residence in Quebec, Canada, the family located at Cincinnati, Ohio. They later lived at Urbana, and in 1869 came to Springfield, where Mr. O'Brien became a successful building contractor. He was a Democrat and held membership in St. Raphael's Catholic Church and the Sons of Saint Patrick. He and his wife are buried in Lagonda Avenue Cemetery, Springfield. Their children were: HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 825 1. Michael, deceased. 2. Joseph C., the subject of this sketch. 3. Mary Kinney, lives at Springfield. 4. John, deceased. The boyhood of Joseph C. O'Brien was spent at Urbana and Springfield, where he attended the public schools. He learned the trade of carpenter and for a time was associated with his father's business. Later he was identified with the James Leffel Wheel Works. In 1882 Mr. O'Brien purchased an interest in the undertaking business of Callahan & Graham, the firm later being reorganized as Callahan & O'Brien. The company also purchased an interest in the livery and transfer business of Brennan & Breslin. In 1890 Mr. O'Brien became sole owner of the funeral establishment, which has since been conducted as the J. C. O'Brien Funeral Home. Mr. O'Brien is a graduate of the Clark School of Embalming and is a registered funeral director in the State of Ohio. Since 1928 the business has been located in the old Warder residence at 1002 East High Street. Mr. O'Brien married Miss Mary Cone, who died September 21, 1928. She is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Springfield. Her parents were Lawrence and Mary Cone, natives of Ireland. Politically Mr. O'Brien is a Democrat. He is a prominent member of Saint Raphael's Catholic Church, and is affiliated with Springfield Council, Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and Federate Funeral Directors Association. Stanford John Perrott.—One of the most substantial citizens of Springfield is Stanford John Perrott, who is superintendent of Ferncliff Cemetery. He was born in Pulaski Township, Jackson County, Michigan, January 11, 1871, the son of James and Susan (Dew) Perrott. James Perrott was a native of England and died in Michigan in 1911. At the age of eleven years he came to the United States with his parents and settled at Lafayette, Ind. He later lived in 826 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO Michigan and became the owner of a fine farm of 160 acres. He was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. Susan (Dew) Perrott was born in Toronto, Canada, and died in 1881. She was the daughter of William and Mary Dew, natives of England, who are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. The Dew family were early settlers of Springfield. To James and Susan (Dew) Perrott were born five children: 1. Nellie Richardson, lives in Hanover Township, Jackson County, Michigan. 2. Stanford John, the subject of this sketch. 3. William, lives in Pulaski Township. 4. Wells. 5. Hortense Ainsworth, lives at Grand Ledge, Michigan. James Perrott married (second) Miss Mary Leggott, who died in 1932. Their children were: 1. Maria, deceased. 2. James C., lives at Camden, New Jersey. He is a World War veteran and was discharged with the rank of captain. 3. Arthur B., lives at Grand Ledge, Michigan. He is a World War Veteran and served overseas, and discharged as a first sergeant. 4. Agnes Corbett, lives at Grand Ledge, Michigan. 5. Louise Mosher, lives at Lansing, Michigan. James Perrott was the son of William and Maria Perrott, natives of England. As mentioned above they were early settlers of Lafayette, Indiana, and Mr. Perrott was engaged in the building of the Wabash Railroad. Both he and his wife are buried in Horton Cemetery, Hanover Township, Jackson County, Michigan. Following his graduation from the district school of Jackson County, Stanford John Perrott attended Hanover High School, from which he was graduated in 1889. After a year at Albion College he taught in the district schools of Southern Michigan for two years and in March, 1893, located at Dayton, Ohio, where he was associated with his uncle, J. C. Cline, who was superintendent of Woodland Cemetery. Mr. Perrott became assistant superintendent in 1897 and in March, 1909, went to Toledo, Ohio, as assistant superintendent of Woodlawn Cemetery. He has held his present position as superintendent of Ferncliff Cemetery in HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 827 Springfield since April, 1916. Mr. Perrott is past president of the Ohio State Association of Cemetery Superintendents and Officials, and a director of the American Association of Cemetery Superintendents. On January 8, 1901, Mr. Perrott married Miss Mary E. Gardner, the daughter of John and Sarah Gardner, who were natives of Springfield. Both are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Perrott were born two children: 1. Virginia Ruth, a graduate of Wittenberg Academy, attended Wittenberg College, and married Donald H. Gordon. They have a daughter, Mary Ellen. 2. Orrin James, a graduate of Wittenberg Academy, attended Wittenberg College. He married Miss Elsie Roth of Findlay, Ohio, and they have two daughters, Elsie Joan, and Sue Joyce. Politically Mr. Perrott is a Republican. He has been a trustee of the Fourth Lutheran Church and belongs to the Kiwanis Club, H. S. Kissell Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 674; Springfield Chapter, R. A. M. No. 48; Springfield Council R. & S. M. No. 17; Wayne Lodge, I. 0. 0. F.; and Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Bernard E. Ingmire, M. D.—Active in the professional life of Madison County is Bernard E. Ingmire, physician and surgeon, of Plain City. He was born near Union Furnace, Hocking County, Ohio, July 11, 1902, the son of Albert and Cadda (Bowen) Ingmire. Albert Ingmire is a native of Hocking County and lives retired at Union Furnace. He was the owner of a farm of 250 acres and was a well known stock man of Hocking County. He is a Republican and has served as a member of the board of education. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Their children are: 1. Bernard E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Joseph, M. D., a graduate of the College of Medicine, Ohio State University, class of 1932, engaged in practice at Mount 828 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO Gilead, Ohio. 3. Ruth. 4. Kathryn. 5. Elizabeth. All live at home. Bernard E. Ingmire acquired his early education in the district schools of Star Township, Hocking County. After his graduation from Logan High School in 1920, he spent two years at Ohio State University. He then taught school for eighteen months in Greene Township, Hocking County, and in 1926, entered the College of Medicine, Ohio State University, from which he was graduated in 1930. He served as interne at University Hospital, Columbus, during 1930-31, and in July, 1931, established a private practice at Plain City. In 1928 Doctor Ingmire was united in marriage with Miss Emma F. Neff, of Muncie, Ind. Politically Doctor Ingmire is independent. He holds membership in the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Lions Club, and Phi Rho Sigma fraternity. He holds the commission of first lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. He is a member of the Union County Medical Society and the Ohio State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. Rees Edgar Tulloss.—A notable figure in the educational and financial affairs of West Central Ohio is Dr. Rees Edgar Tulloss, who is president of Wittenberg College, and president of the First National Bank & Trust Company. He was born at Leipsic, Ohio, July 26, 1881, the son of Rees Pierce and Almina D. (Weaver) Tulloss. Rees Pierce Tulloss was born in Morgan Township, Knox County, Ohio, a descendant of Rodham Tulloss, of Fauquier County, Virginia, born circa 1710. The line begins in America with Cloud Tulloss, who came from Scotland to Northumberland County, Virginia, in 1665. Rees P. Tulloss was a school teacher and farmer. He died in 1886 and his wife, born in Putnam County, Ohio, died in 1916. Their children were: 1. Rees Edgar, HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 829 the subject of this sketch. 2. Almina Decilva Knepper, lives at Mount Vernon, Ohio. 3. Frederick Wayne, who died in 1892. The boyhood of Rees Edgar Tulloss was spent at Leipsic, Ohio, and he was graduated with first honors from Leipsic High School. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Wittenberg College in 1906, where he received special honors in logic and philosophy; Hamma Divinity School, B. D., 1909; Harvard University, M. A., 1917, Ph. D., 1918; Lenoir Rhyne, D. D. (hon.), 1921; LL.D. (hon.) Muhlenberg, 1925. Doctor Tulloss began his ministerial career as pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church at Constantine, Mich., where he remained from 1909 until 1915; was secretary of the Lutheran Synod of Northern Indiana, 1912-14; president, 1914-15; graduate student, Johns Hopkins and Harvard Universities, 1915-18; pastor, First Lutheran Church, at Mansfield, Ohio, 1918-20; and president of Wittenberg College, Springfield, since 1920. He was also secretary of the National Lutheran Educational Association, 1922-27; president, 1928; chairman, personnel division, National Council, Y. M. C. A., 1922-31; president, Liberal Arts College Movement, 1933; member of the Executive Committee, Association of American Colleges, 1929; member, Commission on Permanent and Trust Funds, Association of American Colleges, 1929; General Board National Council of Y. M. C. A., 1922-31; committee of Fifteen and Executive Committee Liberal Arts College Movement, 1930; Commission of Adjudication, United Lutheran Church in America, 1922-30; Executive Board United Lutheran Church in America, 1930; Commission on Investments, United Lutheran Church in America, 1933. During his college administration, the endowment fund has been increased from $595,000 to $1,900,000, five new buildings have been erected, campus expanded, and total assets of the institution have grown from $1,300,000 to nearly $4,000,000. The school is fully accredited, well equipped, has a faculty of sixty members, and an enrollment of 750 students in Liberal Arts. It 830 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO is especially recognized for superior training of faculty and for high academic standards. Dr. Tulloss' special research field has been the study of the learning curve in telegraphy and typewriting. In 1901 he was the founder of the Tulloss School of Touch Typewriting, of which he served as president until 1916, and he is the author of numerous typewriting text books. During the World War he served as a psychologist at the United States Naval Radio School at Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was also the author of an instruction book for radio operating, which was widely used in the United States Navy. Since 1930 Doctor Tulloss has been president of the First National Bank and Trust Company of Springfield. On June 18, 1908, Doctor Tulloss was united in marriage to Miss Alpha D. Miller, of Springfield, the daughter of Earl N. and Frances (Dunkel) Miller, the former a native of Clark County, the latter of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They are residents of Springfield. Through the Miller-Baker line, the ancestry of Mrs. Tulloss goes back to Thomas Baker, who emigrated from England in 1639, and to Cornelius Melyn, who came from Holland in the same year, and who was prominent in the early history of New York City. The direct line includes Jonathan Dickinson, founder and first president of Princeton University. To Doctor and Mrs. Tulloss were born five children : 1. Frances Louise. born in 1909, died in 1916. 2. Alice, born in 1911, attended Wittenberg College for two years, and was graduated from Wellesley College in 1932. 3. Mary Elizabeth, born in 1918, died in 1918. 4. Nancy Martha, born in 1919, attends Roosevelt Junior High School, Springfield. 5. Rees Edgar, Jr., born in 1926. Doctor Tulloss is a Republican, a member of the Fourth Lutheran Church of Springfield, and belongs to Phi Kappa Psi, Kappa Phi Kappa, Psi Chi and Blue Key. He also is a member of the Rotary Club of Springfield. Sketches of Doctor Tulloss may be found in "Who's Who in America"; "Who's Who in American Education"; and "Ameri- HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 831 can Men of Science." In "American Preachers of Today," 1933, he is listed as one of the outstanding preachers of the United Lutheran Church in America. Sermons by Doctor Tulloss are to be found in "American Lutheran Preaching," Harpers, 1928, and in "Prize Sermons," MacMillan, 1933. William C. Marshall, M. D.—Among the successful physicians and surgeons of Greene County is Dr. William C. Marshall, of Yellow Springs. He was born in McLean County, Illinois, the son of Robert F. and Agnes (Elder) Marshall. Robert F. Marshall, who died in 1918, is a native of Selma, Clark County. His wife was born in Greene Township, Clark County, and died in 1917. Both are buried in Clifton. He served throughout the Civil War and was captured in the south, later escaping. He became a successful farmer of Clark County and was among the pioneers in this section in the breeding of pure bred Jersey cattle. Formerly he owned several large farms in Illinois between Lexington and Bloomington. He spent the later years of his life in Clark County, and lived near Yellow Springs at the time of his death. He was a Republican and held the office of township clerk for many years. He held membership in the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were born the following children: 1. Kate Marshall, who taught school for many years in Clark and Greene counties, now deceased. 2. May, deceased, was the wife of John Bradfute. 3. William C., the subject of this sketch. 4. Dr. Thomas E., who died at Sheridan, Wyoming, in March, 1931, where he had practiced medicine for 25 years. He was a graduate of Antioch College. 5. Robert, lives at Los Angeles, California. 6. W. S., lives at Carrizo Springs, Texas. The boyhood of William C. Marshall was spent on his father's farm in Greene Township, Clark County, and he received his early schooling in the district schools. He also attended Witten- 832 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO berg College and Antioch College, receiving the degrees of Bachelor and Master of Arts at the latter institution. He then taught in the public schools of Clifton, Ohio, for one year and was principal there also for a year, after which he entered the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati. Following his graduation he spent three years in private practice at Trotwood, near Dayton, and then was located in the city of Dayton for 20 years, where he became a prominent member of the medical profession. He has taken graduate work in the Polyclinic Hospital, New York City, and since 1923 has been located at Yellow Springs. Doctor Marshall has been health commissioner of Greene County since 1932, and is a member of the Greene County and Ohio State Medical Societies and the American Medical Association. While a resident of Dayton he served for five years as district physician in the city health department. In 1907 Doctor Marshall was united in marriage with Miss Theresa Scherer, of Celina, Ohio, who died in 1926. She was the daughter of Dr. Frederick and Christina Scherer, the former a native of Alsace-Lorraine and the latter of Germany. Doctor Scherer served as a surgeon in the Franco-Prussian War, Doctor Scherer died in 1915 and his wife died in 1921. They are buried at Celina. Doctor and Mrs. Marshall have two sons: 1. Robert Frederick, born in 1909, a graduate of Antioch Academy and attended Antioch College, lives at Chicago, Illinois. 2. William C., Jr., born in 1914, a graduate of Yellow Springs High School, attends Antioch College. Doctor Marshall is a Republican, and he and his family hold membership in the Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs. History of West Central Ohio By ORTON G. RUST IN THREE VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED VOLUME THREE HISTORICAL PUBLISHING COMPANY INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 1934 History of West Central Ohio P. J. Shouvlin is one of Springfield's substantial manufacturers and representative citizens. He is president and general manager of the Superior Engine Company. Mr. Shouvlin was born February 1, 1863, in County Donegal, Ireland; the son of Daniel and Bridget (Gallagher) Shouvlin; and was brought to the United States in May, 1866. They settled in and he was brought up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Daniel Shouvlin, his father, was engaged as an engineer in the Lewis Iron Furnaces of Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he later met death by accident, leaving a widow with four small children, P. J. Shouvlin being scarcely six years of age and the oldest. At an early age it became necessary for him to become the main provider for the family by securing employment in the anthracite coal mines, most of his time being spent with surveyors and mining engineers. At the age of twenty he started West to grow up with the country and located in Springfield, Ohio, where he began his apprenticeship as a machinist, eventually becoming a locomotive builder. In 1887 he accepted a position with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad at LaCrosse, Wisconsin, as assistant master mechanic, and later on served in the same capacity with the Northern Pacific Railroad at Tacoma, Washington. In 1890 Mr. Shouvlin returned from the West and purchased a machine shop. In 1893 he developed and completed his first successful gas engine, this venture subsequently becoming the Superior Gas Engine Company. This enterprise expanded consistently until it was recognized as the largest privately owned gas engine plant in the country. - 835 - 836 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO In 1924 Mr. Shouvlin added by purchase the original Otto Engine Works of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he erected a new factory for the manufacture of engines. In 1928 he merged his companies with the National Supply Company of Delaware, the largest manufacturers of oil well drilling and pumping equipment in the country, becoming a director and one of its managing committee of four. This Corporation then acquired half interest in the Oil Field Engineering Company of Manchester, England, also a large manufacturer of oil field equipment. In 1930 the Spang, Chalfant & Company, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the oldest and one of the largest manufacturers of line pipe and tubing was also merged with his companies. These combined mergers created the largest manufacturers and distributors of oil well machinery, equipment and supplies. P. J. Shouvlin was married to Catharine Burns, a native of Springfield, in 1886, and six children were born to this union: Daniel R., John P., and Joseph C. Shouvlin, of Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Anna Crotty of Haddonfield, New Jersey; Mrs. Mary Wickham of Matawan, New Jersey, and Raphael J. Shouvlin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Shouvlin was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention at Baltimore, Maryland, which nominated Woodrow Wilson for president. Mr. Shouvlin was chosen as one of Springfield's first city commissioners. He is one of the oldest members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and is director in several manufacturing companies, also a director of the First National Bank & Trust Company. Mr. Shouvlin is a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. A. C. Erbaugh is a substantial and progressive business man of Yellow Springs, where he is associated with the drug firm of Erbaugh & Son. He was born at Dayton, Ohio, November 2, 1877, the son of Abraham P. and Sarah (Martin) Erbaugh. HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 837 Abraham P. Erbaugh was a native of Virginia and died at New Lebanon, Ohio, in 1918. His wife was born at Hummellstown, Pennsylvania, and died in 1914. They are buried at Ever-sole Cemetery, New Lebanon. Mr. Erbaugh was 14 years of age when he came to Ohio and settled in Montgomery County. About 1888 he removed to Dayton, where he lived for a number of years. He was a Democrat and held membership in the Dunkard Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Erbaugh the following children were born: 1. Rev. N. W., lives at West Alexander, Ohio. 2. Martin W., lives at Dayton. 3. Mrs. Amanda Beeghly, lives near Dayton. 4. Samuel, who died in 1916. 5. Mrs. Laura Lentz, lives near Dayton. 6. Charles, lives at Denver, Colorado. 7. Mrs. Sarah Murray, lives at Dayton. 8. Mrs. Hettie Ebby, lives at Trotwood, Ohio. 9. Abraham, lives at Dayton. 10. Susan, who died at the age of 19 years. 11. Irwin, who died in infancy. 12. A. C., the subject of this sketch. A. C. Erbaugh graduated from the public schools of Dayton and in 1902 received the degree of Ph. G. at Ohio Northern University. He then conducted a drug business at Dayton for 20 years, his store being located at Third and Clemmer streets. In 1912 a branch store was opened at Third and Marion streets, which was disposed of by Mr. Erbaugh in 1916. He continued, however, as proprietor of the original store until 1922, at which time he removed his business to 1118 Rosedale Drive. Two years later Mr. Erbaugh sold the store and came to Yellow Springs, where he purchased the business of C. A. Whittaker. He removed to his present location in the city in 1929. In that year he also made his son a partner in the business, which has since been conducted as Erbaugh & Son. On October 4, 1906, Mr. Erbaugh married Miss Florence Gertrude Dunlap of Dayton, the daughter of Dr. William and Mary E. (Williamson) Dunlap. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Erbaugh have a son, William A., born July 30, 1907. He is a graduate of Steele High School, Dayton, and Ohio Northern Uni- 838 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO versity, Ph. G. degree, class of 1929. As mentioned above he is associated with his father's drug business. He married Miss Margaret Irene Fogg of Yellow Springs. He is affiliated with Yellow Springs Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 421, senior warden, Xenia Chapter and Council, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, and Yellow Springs City Club. A. C. Erbaugh is identified with the Republican party in politics, and since 1928 has been president of the board of public affairs at Yellow Springs. He has been a member of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Yellow Springs Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 421, Master in 1931; Xenia Chapter and Council; Antioch Temple A. A. 0. N. M. S.; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree A. A. S. R., and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He also belongs to the City Club. A. D. Ritenour, M. D.—High achievement marks the career of Dr. A. D. Ritenour, who is engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery at Jamestown, Greene County. He was born in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, August 29, 1889, the son of Joseph and Jane (Vannorsdall) Ritenour. Joseph Ritenour, who died in 1917, was a native of Greene County, born three miles north of Jamestown. He spent many years as a farmer in Jefferson Township, Fayette County. He was independent politically and held membership in the Methodist Church. His wife was born in Jefferson Township and died in March, 1933. They are buried in Fairview Cemetery, near Jeffersonville. To Mr. and Mrs. Ritenour were born four children : 1. Mrs. Stella Douglas, lives at Mount Sterling, Ohio. 2. Mrs. Mabel White, lives at Washington C. H., Ohio. 3. Lorin, lives in Jefferson Township, Fayette County. 4. A. D., the subject of this sketch. Following his graduation from Jeffersonville High School in 1910, A. D. Ritenour was a teacher at Shade's Grove for one year, HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 839 after which he entered Ohio Wesleyan University. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1915 and during 1916-17 engaged in general farming in Jefferson Township. In 1921 he received the degree of Bachelor of Science at the University of Cincinnati, and in the following year the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the same institution. After six months as an interne at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Doctor Ritenour established his present private practice at Jamestown, on January 1, 1923. He is a member of the Greene County Medical Society, and Ohio State Medical Society, and a Fellow of the American Medical Association. In September, 1918, Doctor Ritenour married Miss Harriet Knox, of Jefferson Township, Fayette County, the daughter of John and Almeda (Edge) Knox, who are residents of Jefferson Township. Doctor and Mrs. Ritenour are the parents of three children: 1. Elmedia Eloise, born in 1919. 2. James Harold, born in 1921. 3. Marjorie Ruth, born in 1923. Doctor Ritenour is affiliated with Jamestown Lodge, F. & A. M.; Knights of Pythias; and Jamestown Grange. He also belongs to Omega Epsilon Phi fraternity. Morris D. Rice is a well known figure in the professional life of West Central Ohio and has successfully engaged in the practice of law at Osborn, Greene County, during the past 25 years. He was born on a farm in Washington Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, July 9, 1885, the son of Elliott R. and Harriet Evelyn (Morris) Rice. Elliott R. Rice was a native of Pickaway County, as was also his wife. He was the owner of 100 acres of land in Washington Township, and successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. He was living retired at the time of his death in 1926. His wife died in 1924. They are buried at Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery, Circleville. Mr. and Mrs. Rice had two sons: 1. Morris D., the 840 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO subject of this sketch. 2. Lemuel, who is identified with the Ohio state highway department, lives at Circleville. The boyhood of Morris D. Rice was spent on his father's farm in Washington Township and he attended the district schools. He is a graduate of Circleville High School and Circleville Business College. His first position was in the law offices of Judge Charles Dresbach and Charles H. May, as stenographer, and he also studied law there during 1904-6. They were leading attorneys of Circleville. In the latter year Mr. Rice entered Ohio Northern University, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1908. After his admission to the bar in that year, Mr. Rice established himself in private practice at Osborn. He is an active member of the Greene County Bar Association, past vice president of the Ohio State Bar Association, and a member of the American Bar Association. He also has the distinction of being the only non-resident member of the Dayton Bar Association. Mr. Rice is a director of the First National Bank of Osborn, and former assistant secretary of the Home Building & Savings Company of Xenia. A great downpour of rain in the month of March, 1913, deluged the Miami Valleys to an extent greater than ever previously known to civilized man. The debris from the property destroyed by the flood had not been cleared away until the citizens of Dayton, Ohio, had begun to plan ways and means of reconstruction for the entire Miami Valley. Their work took concrete form by February, 1913, when the legislature of Ohio enacted what is popularly known as "The Conservancy Act," and immediately there was formed by authority of this law what is known as "The Miami Conservancy District," a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, for the purpose of devising ways and means of protecting the Miami Valley against the disasters of floods, and this District included the portion of Greene County wherein Osborn is located. The plans formulated by the District contemplated the building of two dams on Mad River, one HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 841 above Osborn and one below Osborn, thereby leaving Osborn between the two dams, which was objectionable to its citizens. Later the idea of building one large dam on Mad River at Huffman Hill was adopted, and it was decided by the Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District to purchase, if possible, all of the real estate in the Village of Osborn. About the 1st of August, 1915, a committee was formed from Osborn citizens to procure options on the real estate in Osborn, and Mr. Rice was appointed by the Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District as its local attorney for the purpose of representing it in the purchase of such real estate and to work with the committee. He remained with the District in this capacity from August, 1915, until some time in the year 1921, during that time having represented the District in the purchase of all the real estate in Osborn and also in the purchase of thousands of acres of farm lands. The title to the lands on which Patterson Aviation Field at Fairfield, Ohio, is now located was first acquired by The Miami Conservancy District acting in behalf of the United States Government, in May and June, 1917, and Mr. Rice was one of the attorneys who represented the purchaser in acquiring this large body of land. Beginning in December, 1917, and continuing over a period of about two years, Mr. Rice was actively engaged in the legal details connected with the gigantic task of acquiring title to all of this real estate. During this period of time title to all real estate in the Village of Osborn had been acquired by the District, and all citizens had become renters from the District. In September, 1919, the board of directors of the Miami Conservancy district invited the officials of the village of Osborn to a conference, at which the hope was expressed by the board that the people of Osborn would work out some plan to preserve the village. It was plain that the village could not be permitted to stand on its old location, and it was also equally plain that the citizens did not desire to remain there for the Miami Conservancy 842 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO District was then actively engaged in relocating the railroads and the traction line on higher ground about a mile and a half distant from Osborn. At this conference the officials agreed to consider the proposition that the village move to a new location, and it was suggested that they submit the proposition to Morris D. Rice, with instructions to work out some plan whereby the town might be moved. After an exhaustive review of the law Mr. Rice reported that there was no statute under which a village might legally relocate and carry with it all of its municipal property and perform the work as a municipality. But he submitted the plan that involved the annexation of territory, for which the laws of Ohio provided, and along with it he suggested that if certain territory which was contiguous to the then Osborn were to be annexed that the people might move over into that territory and would still be within the village of Osborn, that the municipal government would have the same jurisdiction and could be maintained the same, and that the town would carry with it all of its property and property rights and exercise the same control over franchises which it had with different public utilities as it was exercising where located. This plan, however, left the purchase of new sites and the removal of buildings to such new sites, or the buildings of new homes upon these new sites, entirely within the discretion of private individuals. The attorney recommended that a private corporation be organized for the purpose of purchasing all of the buildings in the village of Osborn from the Miami Conservancy District, and also the purchase of a new site for the Village of Osborn from the District, such new site to be located on the Big Four and Erie railroads and the Ohio Electric as relocated. In February, 1920, the Osborn Removal Company was incorporated and organized under Mr. Rice's direction for the purpose of purchasing buildings, a town site, laying out the new town, removing the buildings to such new site, and building new buildings, construction of waterworks, and doing all things that HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 843 might be necessary to the building of a modern village, and he was elected one of its directors and attorney, and remained in such capacity throughout its existence, guiding it through all its legal details and litigation. The Osborn Removal Company was organized as a private corporation and its subscribers to stock were citizens of Osborn excepting in three instances, and two of those were former residents and still interested in the town. The council of the Village of Osborn in March, 1920, took the necessary steps to annex to the Village a tract of land comprising 267 acres, 200 acres of which is above the flood line. This extended over and took in portions of the Ohio Electric Railway, Big Four and Erie railroads and included the new station which was to be established on the relocated railroads. This action brought on much litigation, and Mr. Rice carried this to a successful conclusion. During all this time The Osborn Removal Company was quietly working, under the guiding influence of Mr. Rice, on its plans for the purchase of the Village of Osborn, and late in August, 1920, consummated a deal with the Miami Conservancy District, whereby it procured an option on all the buildings in Osborn and also on the proposed new site that they might be purchased at a stipulated sum on or before the date named on the option. On January 15, 1921, the Osborn Removal Company concluded its deal with the Miami Conservancy District and became the owner of all the buildings and other property in the village, excepting the land, and also became the owner of the new site. Then its plans for relocation of the town began in earnest, but it involved almost innumerable legal questions that had to be settled between individuals and the municipality and public utilities, and it was Mr. Rice's duty to solve them. Late in the fall of 1921, the company began the development of the new site by the starting of the building of streets, sewers, curbing and gutters and sidewalks. In October, 1921, they let their contract for the 844 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO removal of buildings with the condition that the moving must begin June 1, 1922, and the first house was moved June 8, 1922. In the meantime the company entered into contracts with former owners of property in Osborn to sell to them their former homes, to move such homes for them under their contract, and also to sell to them a new home site in the new location. The town was successfully moved and re-established. The Osborn Removal Company, under the guidance of its organizer and legal adviser, Morris D. Rice, having successfully moved and relocated Osborn, had fulfilled its purpose by March, 1927, and during that month it was ordered by its stockholders dissolved, and it surrendered its Charter to the State of Ohio from whence it had received it, Mr. Rice having received such charter personally from the Secretary of the State of Ohio, and Mr. Rice personally delivered the certificate, surrendering such charter, to the Secretary of State, having served throughout its existence as its attorney and one of its directors. During 1915-21 he served as one of the attorneys in connection with the Miami Conservancy District. On June 17, 1909, Mr. Rice was united in marriage with Miss Mina L. Davison, of Williamsburg, Ohio, the daughter of Henry W. and Rebecca (Hulick) Davison, both natives of Clermont County, Ohio. They are deceased and are buried at Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Rice have a daughter, Barbara Lee, born May 30, 1928. Mr. Rice is a Republican and has served as solicitor of the village of Osborn for a quarter of a century. He is also correspondent for the Loan Commissioner of the United States. Mr. Rice is a member of the Methodist Church of Fairfield, and served as president of the Board of Trustees for ten years. He belongs to the Osborn-Fairfield Rotary Club, and has the following lodge affiliations: Michael L. Finnell Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 711, charter member and trustee; New Carlisle Chapter, R. A. M. No. 57; Reese Council, R. and S. M. No. 9, Dayton; Day- HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 845 Consistory, 32nd degree; A. A. S. R., and Antioch Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. C. C. Stephenson.—Born and reared in Ohio, C. C. Stephenson, who is mayor of Yellow Springs, ranks among the substantial and widely known citizens of Greene County. He was born at Greenville, Darke County, December 11, 1859, the son of Daniel M. and Catherine (Herculees) Stephenson. Daniel M. Stephenson was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and died at Greenville in 1876. As a young man he came to Ohio and throughout his life was interested in the leather and harness business at Greenville. He was a Republican, and served as recorder of Darke County for two terms. He held membership in the Christian Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Catherine (Herculees) Stephenson was born in Darke County and died April 4, 1925. She married (second) John Van Mater, of Yellow Springs, who was one of the first trustees of Antioch College and for many years a prominent merchant there. Her only child was C. C. Stephenson, the subject of this sketch. C. C. Stephenson grew up at Greenville, where he attended the public schools. He began his business career as a harness salesman in Cincinnati, and after three years located at Eaton, Ohio. Later he returned to Cincinnati as superintendent of the Standard Harness Company. In 1890 Mr. Stephenson located at St. Louis, Missouri, as superintendent of Myers-Bannerman & Company, harness manufacturers. He came to Yellow Springs in 1895 and at that time became interested in the general mercantile business in partnership with his stepfather, John Van Mater. Mr. Stephenson disposed of his business interests in 1916 and at that time purchased a 35 acre farm near Yellow Springs, where he remained until 1921. He was appointed postmaster in 1922, and capably filled that office for eight years, being elected mayor of Yel- 846 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO low Springs in November, 1931. He has also served as school director and member of the board of health. In 1883 Mr. Stephenson was married at Greenville to Miss Effie Stephens, of Eaton, who died in 1928. She is buried at Yellow Springs. Her parents were Martin and Elvira (Leibie) Stephens, natives of Ohio, both deceased. Mrs. Stephenson was a sister of former Governor W. D. Stephens of California. To Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson were born two children: 1. Harry H., born in 1886, lives at Yellow Springs. He married Miss Fay Seaman, of Yellow Springs, and they have a son, Philip. 2. Kathryn, born in 1892, was a graduate of Yellow Springs High School and Antioch College. She was a teacher in the public schools of Yellow Springs and Clifton before her marriage to Dr. Russell Johnson Collins, who is superintendent of the Tuberculosis Hospital at Kentville, Nova Scotia. She died there in 1918 and is buried at Yellow Springs. Their daughter, Martha, born in 1916, attends the University of London, England. Mr. Stephenson is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He has always been a Republican. Scott DeWitt Slaughter.—Representative of the prominent citizens of West Central Ohio is Scott DeWitt Slaughter, of London, who is serving as treasurer of Madison County. He was born in Stokes Township, Madison County, April 12, 1895, on the old Slaughter homestead, built in 1861, and located half-way between Sedalia and South Solon. His parents are Martin MacClelland (Mack) and Mary Pauline (Lena) (Pancake) Slaughter. Martin MacClelland Slaughter was born August 21, 1861, in the newly built brick house in which his son was later born. He has been a farmer all his life. His grandfather, John Slaughter, was born in Virginia in 1783 and died August 7, 1863. He married Anna Wright, born in Highland County, Ohio, June 1, 1789. She died March 17, 1874. John Slaughter settled on Paint Creek HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 847 in Madison County and to his youngest son, Reuben, born June 9, 1824, who married a Madison County girl, Matilda Denton, born November 11, 1832, he gave the home place. Mack Slaughter lived here with his widowed mother and brothers, Reuben L. and James A. Slaughter, and sister, Sidney Belle, who later married Judge DeWitt Clinton Badger, of Columbus. When Mack Slaughter was married, June 5, 1888, to Mary P. Pancake, they went to live in their new home one mile west of Sedalia, where they reside now. Mary P. (Pancake) Slaughter was born on the John Pancake homestead in Stokes Township, January 5, 1870. It is located four miles north of the Slaughter homestead, and known locally as Pancake Chapel, because her father donated land and money for the erection of a church there. Mack Slaughter and his wife reside at London with their son, Scott DeWitt Slaughter. Until his retirement at the age of 72 years, Mr. Slaughter engaged in general farming. After the death of his mother he and his wife returned to the Slaughter homestead for five years, where they lived with his unmarried brothers, again leaving when his older brother, Reuben, married Glenara Perkins. For many years Mr. Slaughter specialized in the breeding of pure bred horses, cattle and hogs. To Mack and Mary (Pancake) Slaughter were born the following children : 1. Jessie Hannah, born March 13, 1890, died October 5, 1918. 2. Scott DeWitt, the subject of this sketch. 3. John Reuben, born October 18, 1898, married in 1918 to Lois Hankins, lives at London. 4. Helen Pauline, born June 15, 1900, married in 1919 Fred Rihl, lives at South Solon. 5. Paul Francis, born January 28, 1905, unmarried, died January 12, 1929. Scott DeWitt Slaughter attended the Midway public and high schools at Sedalia, and also was a student at Miami University. He taught in the Midway public schools for two years, and later became interested in general farming. On September 1, 1919, he entered the Madison National Bank, at London, as bookkeeper, and four years later was made assistant cashier. In 1923 he be- 848 - HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO came associated with David Powers and organized the fire insurance agency of Slaughter & Powers, which was conducted in connection with their bank work. Mr. Powers died soon after and the agency has been continued by Mr. Slaughter, who resigned from the bank in March, 1932, to devote his entire time to insurance work, at that time becoming district manager of the Ohio National Life Insurance Company for this territory. He served as secretary of the London Chamber of Commerce from 1927 until 1929, and as clerk of the Madison County Election Board for three years, resigning in 1932 to enter the race for county treasurer. He was elected to office November 8, 1932. On January 12, 1921, Mr. Slaughter was united in marriage at Xenia with Miss Dorothy Day Dodds, born at Saint Louis, Missouri, January 7, 1898. She was educated at London, Ohio, and in 1920 was graduated from Cornell University. Her parents are George Fremont and Estella (Corns) Dodds, natives of Ohio and residents of Xenia. George F. Dodds is the eldest son of George F. Dodds who came to the United States from Scotland and settled at Yellow Springs. He later lived at Xenia where he founded the George F. Dodds Monument Works with which his son is still connected. Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter have two sons: 1. Robert Dodds, born November 6, 1922. 2. George MacClelland, born May 19, 1924. Mr. Slaughter is a Democrat and is chairman of the Madison County Democratic Committee. He and his family hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of London, and he is affiliated with Leonore Lodge No. 512, F. & A. M.; Adoniram Chapter No. 73, R. A. M. and London Council, R. & S. M.; London Country Club; and Forum Club. W. A. Hance.—Among the substantial business men of Springfield is W. A. Hance, who is proprietor of the Hance Yellow Cab and Transfer Company. He was born at Bethel, Ohio, November 8, 1876, the son of Smith A. and Elizabeth (Leffell) Hance. HISTORY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - 849 Smith A. Hance, who died November 8, 1932, was a native of Ohio. He was born on a farm near Casstown, Miami County, and spent his early life there as a farmer. Shortly after his marriage he removed to New Carlisle, and lived there until 1908. He then resided at Donaldsville, Ohio, until the time of his death. Mr. Hance was a life long Republican, and took an active part in local affairs. He held membership in the Baptist Church. Elizabeth (Leffell) Hance was born at Bethel and died at Donaldsville, April 2, 1929. Her father, Jeremiah Leffell, served throughout the Civil War, as did her brother, Andrew Leffell. To Mr. and Mrs. Hance were born two children: 1. Mrs. Zora A. Wyskiver, lives on the Hance homestead near Donaldsville. 2. W. A., the subject of this sketch. W. A. Hance attended the district schools and spent his early life on his father's farm near Donaldsville. He came to Springfield in 1914 and became a business partner of Ora Stafford, being proprietors of the Stafford & Hance Transfer Company. In the following year they purchased the transfer and taxi business of F. M. Sprague, and continued as partners until October 12, 1918, at which time Mr. Hance became proprietor of the business, which was thereafter known as the Hance Yellow Cab & Transfer Company. He has exclusive yellow cab rights at all Springfield hotels as well as railroad stations, and does transfer work for the Springfield News-Sun. He is the owner of two fine farms which are located between Hampton and Donaldsville, and which contain 55 and 87 acres respectively. On August 20, 1895, Mr. Hance was united in marriage with Miss Theresa Martin of Donaldsville, the daughter of Scott and Fannie (Zigler) Martin. Both were born at Bethel. Mr. Martin died in 1889 and his wife died in 1894. They are buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Hance have two daughters: 1. Myrtle, born in 1896, married Carl Will, lives at Springfield. They have five children, Thelma, Lamar, Mary, Robert, and Nancy. 2. Marie, born in 1900, married Roy Long, lives at Springfield. They have a son, Martin Dale.