(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 750 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY of her. She was always an earnest worker in the W. C. T. U. and a life member of the American Bible Society. Her death occurred January 5, 1900, and was the cause of universal sorrow. One of her eight children died in infancy. The other seven were as follows : Harry, who died in 1873 when in his 19th year ; Letitia, who met death by burning at the age of 16 in 1872 ; Annie B.. who died in 1903 at the age of 46; William J.: Frank F., secretary of The Old Roman Wall Plaster Company : Mary. wife of E. J. Moody, of Santa Barbara. California; and Hattie. who died in 1896 at the age of 26 years. William J. Curry began his intellectual training in Allegheny County. continued it in the old academy at Darlington, Beaver County, and finished it with a course in the East Liverpool High School. He then entered the drug store of Dr. Ikirt, where he remained until he became a registered pharmacist. In 1879 he became foreman of Thomas's knob works and acted in that capacity 14 years. In the meantime he was busily engaged in experimenting on a property left him by his father near the foot of Sixth street in the hope of perfecting a hard wall plaster. He was finally successful. He has also perfected a cement composition, which makes a cement block that is entirely impervious to water, the only composition of its kind known. He organized a company to manufacture the plaster, which company also handles cement, lime and building material. doing a large business. He has been president of the company since its organization in 1893. He was married to Dora Andrews, daughter of Matthew Andrews, of East Liverpool, and one child. Eleanor, has blessed their union. They are members of the First United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Curry is a Prohibitionist. EDWIN THOMAS, postmaster of Winona in Butler township, was born in Hanover township. Columbiana County, Ohio, May 2, 1849, and is a son of Henry and Sarah ( Johns) Thomas. The Thomas family originated in Wales, and the grandfather of our subject, John Thomas, was probably born there. He came to Columbiana County among the earliest pioneers. The father of our Subject was born in this county and Spent his whole life here, dying at the age of 52 years. He married Sarah Johns, who was also a native of this county, and who survived him, dying at the age of 74 years. They reared these children Jesse, now of Van Buren County, Michigan. who served eight months during the Civil War in Company I. 179th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf. : Mrs. Elizabeth Schaffer, of Homeworth ; Nathan. a very prominent citizen of Paw Paw. Michigan : Stanton, of Columbiana County, who served four years and two months in the Civil War. as . a member of Company I. 19th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. : Mrs. Maria Kerns, of Winona ; Mrs. Phoebe Boone, deceased : Franklin : Edwin. of this sketch ; and Kersey, who died aged seven years. Each of the sons of this family who was old enough to carry a musket served in the Civil war, and the number of years they gave to the service of their country aggregate 33 years. Nathan Thomas served three years in the 10th Regiment Kansas Vol. Inf., and came to Columbiana County just before the last call for troops. He then reenlisted as 1st lieutenant of Company I. 191st Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., in which he served until the close of the war. Then he went to Van Buren County, Michigan, and shortly afterward was elected sheriff, serving a number of terms. Franklin Thomas also saw a long term of army service. He enlisted at the time of the last call and after the close of the war he entered the regular service in which he remained for 17 years. His death occurred some seven years ago. Our subject was left an orphan at the age of eight years by the death of his father and he remained with his mother until he was 16 years of age. when she sold the farm and they removed to Adair, where he still continued with her until he was 22 years old. He was variously occupied. Serving five terms as assessor of Hanover township, and in other offices. When 33 years old he came to Winona and started in a grocery business. which has been his main enterprise ever since, only interrupted one year on account of an accident which had befallen his son, when he was required to give the child PAGE - 751 - BLANK PAGE - 752 - JAMES N. ROSE AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 753 his entire care, all of which, however, did not preserve his life. Mr. Thomas carries a large and varied stock to meet the demands of trade at Winona, including groceries, wall paper, patent medicine, school books and stationery. He was appointed postmaster first during the administration of President Harrison, and he served four years and was again appointed under President McKinley and has remained undisturbed in the office ever since. He has been township clerk three terms and is serving at present, and has been a notary public for the past 15 or 20 years. He has served on the Republican County Central Committee continuously for the past 22 years and has been an important factor in party movements. He assisted to nominate the first circuit judge here, some 20 years ago. Mr. Thomas married Elizabeth A. Wilson. who was born near Adair. Ohio, and is a daughter of John and Annie ( Andre) Wilson, natives of this county, who came of German descent. They have had six sons born to them namely : Walter J.. who died aged 24 years ; Warren Leslie. who died aged three years ; Harry Brinton, of Newton Falls. Ohio ; Frank L.. of Salem : and Mervin H. and Albert J., both at home. Mr. Thomas has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for a number of years and belongs to Lodge No. 408 of Hanover village. He has very frequently been called upon to act as executor and has settled a great many estates in his locality. He is acting at present as executor of the John Hoyle estate. where $25,000 is involved. JAMES N. ROSE, justice of the peace with office in Room 5, Second floor, Potters' National Bank Building, East Liverpool, has served continuously in this office since 1889 and enjoys the distinction of never having had a Single decision reversed by a higher court. Mr. Rose was born at Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio. February 10, 1842 and is a son of Henry and Betsy (Jennings) Rose. Henry. RoSewas born , March 24, 1812, in Chautauqua County, New York, and died May 30, 1890, in Portage County, Ohio. The mother of our subject was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, December 16, 1816, and died in Randolph township, Portage County, Ohio, in March, 1887. Henry Rose was a substantial farmer. Politically a Whig in early life, he became a Know-Nothing and subsequently a Republican. Five of his children still survive: James N. ; Clara, Mary, Byron B. and Hiram E. The last named has his residence at Owensboro, Kentucky, where he owns a fine home. He is a Mexican land promoter and is secretary and manager of the San Miguel Plantation Company, with, headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce Building in Chicago. He is a very successful business man and is the owner of much land in Mexico. Our subject was reared on his father's farm in Portage County, Ohio, and secured his education in the public schools. The opening of the Civil War found him a strong and lusty youth of 19 years, who was readily accepted when he signified his desire to enlist in defense of his country. On September 25, 1861, he entered Battery A, First Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, in which he Served two years and was then discharged on account of disability. Upon recovering his health, he learned the jeweler's trade at Alliance with a brother- in-law. N. C. Davis, and subsequently he conducted stores at Minerva. Alliance, East Liverpool and Wellsville, working as a jeweler for 28 years. In April, 1889, he was elected justice of the peace and has served continuously Since. He has been a resident of East Liverpool for the past 28 years and is a well-known and highly respected citizen. His long record as a dispenser of justice reflects great credit upon him and that his fellow-citizens still entertain the same confidence in his justice and impartiality as well as his superior judgment, has been shown by first election for his sixth term which began on January 1, 1905. Although not a member of the bar, he has devoted much study to the pension laws and has been the means of securing more pensions for deserving people than any pension attorney in the county. 754 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY On October 29, 1864, Mr. Rose was married to Mary C. Miller, who died December 28, 1897, leaving two children : Mary R., wife of F. E. McFarland. of East Liverpool ; and Charles H., a member of the East Liverpool Fire Department. On July 6, 1899, Judge Rose was married to Emma E. Heiserman, of Alliance, Ohio. For over 40 years Mr, Rose has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for the same length of time he has been a subscriber to the Pittsburg Christian Advocate. Politically he is a Republican, an old liner. He is one of the prominent members of General Lyon Post. No. 44, G. A. R., and has filled various official positions in that body. His portrait accompanies this sketch. WILLIAM H. MATTHEWS, principal of the Salem Business College, of Salem, which is one of the leading commercial educational institutions of the State, was born October 2. 1873, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Henry and Loransa (Clark) .Matthews. The parents of Mr. Matthews reside at Orangeville, Ohio, having retired from their large farm in Trumbull County. which is leased to tenants. The father was born in Herefordshire, England. and the mother in Pennsylvania. They had five children, our subject being the third in order of birth. When William H. Matthews was 72 years old, he went to Southern Kansas and two years later to Iowa. In the latter State he acquired the greater part of his education. first in the public schools, then in Simpson College and subsequently the Iowa State College, taking special work in both institutions in the direction of preparing for the profession of teaching. He then entered this profession and taught two years in the Iowa public schools. After spending one year as a commercial traveler, he went to his native State and was engaged in educational work at Beaver Falls until 1893, when he came to Salem, Ohio. His first year in this cites was passed as a teacher in the Salem Business College, which he purchased and has continued to conduct ever since. Professor Matthews' long experience in the educational field gave him a fine equipment for his present enterprise. He has made his college a school of importance, one which ranks very high all over the State, his patronage coming from a wide territory. He has two study courses.—business and shorthand—and has competent teachers, employing three assistants during the school year and giving his personal attention to the students. Since he has taken charge the attendance has continually increased, and the last year's enrollment included 130 students. Graduates of the Salem Business College fill nine-tenths of the office positions in the vicinity of Salem, and their efficiency but serves to add to the fine reputation the school enjoys. The sessions cover 70 months of the year, closing through July and August, while the night school runs about eight months. In 1897 Mr. Matthews married Dorothy Jordan. who was State secretary of the Daughters of Veterans, of Nebraska. and is a daughter of Capt. D. C. Jordan. They have one son, Loran. Their home is situated at No. 233 McKinley avenue, Salem. Mr. Matthews is politically a Republican and his friends are suggesting him for membership in the City Council. His fraternal connection is with the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. BERNHARD XANDER deceased, was born in Germany, February 15, 1823 and there grew to manhood. At the age of 29 years he came to America and took up his residence in Columbiana County, Ohio, where he continued to live until death claimed him. His firSt stopping place was near the village of Columbiana, where he engaged in farming on rented property for a number of years. Later he rented a farm in the vicinity of Petersburg and remained there until 1871. By this time industry and frugality had enabled him to save sufficient means to pur- AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 755 chase a home of his own and he now bought 100 acres of land in Section 14, Unity township. This property is owned and occupied by his daughter, Mrs. Lemley. It was under cultivation at the time of its purchase and was a fine piece of farm land. its value being still further increased in the years succeeding its purchase by Mr. Lander by his care and labor, for he was a practical farmer and understood tilling his fields to insure the best returns. He farmed here until his death, which occurred October 31, 1904. Mr. Lander married Christiana Lutz, who is also now deceased. They had two children. —Mary and Charlotte. Mary became the wife of Solomon Estinger. of Unity village, and at her death left one child,—Minnie, who married John Lewis, of East Palestine, in 1905. Charlotte was married in 1892 to Charles Lemley. The parents of Mr. Lemley are Jacob and Melinda (Graham) Lemley, residents of Michigan, and of the five children born to them. Charles is the only one residing in Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lemley are the parents of three children, namely : Helen. a bright young blossom transplanted to the heavenly gardens : Virgil and Otto. Mr. Lemley is a wide-awake, energetic agriculturist and he and his estimable wife occupy a prominent place in the community. Mrs. Lemley was reared in the Lutheran faith, her parents having been members and zealous workers of Koch Lutheran Church. CHARLES T. HARD. a leading factor in the commercial world of East Liverpool. who is president of The Hard Furniture & Carpet Company of this city, was born in Ontario. Canada, and is a son of Edwin and Susanna (Garnett) Hard. Both parents of Mr. Hard were born in England, the father. April 12, 1824. When a lad of eight or nine years. his father, the grandfather of our subject, started for America. in company with other members of his family, bringing his son Edwin along. On the voyage the child was made fatherless and was taken charge of by the widow of his maternal uncle, who later married and settled in Canada, where Edwin Hard's boyhood and young manhood were spent. He learned the trade of millwright and, being a natural mechanic, he found in the varied requirements of this occupation ample and agreeable opportunities for the exercise of his talent. In following this trade he came to the United States, going to Lockport, New York, during the time of the Civil War, called there to erect flax mills. The raising of flax received considerable impetus at that time and grave fears were entertained in the South for the future of the cotton industry. Later his work brought him to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and he was engaged for a time in erecting mills through this section. At a later date Mr. Hard turned his attention to the manufacture of furniture on his own account and continued in that industry until his plant was destroyed by fire in 1886. Then he came to East Liverpool and in partnership with his son, our subject, began the manufacture of upholstered furniture and mattresses. The business was commenced in a Small way in a room 18 by 40 feet in dimensions, located at the corner of Broadway and Railroad street. About 18 months later J. H. Dawson became interested and the firm name became Hard & Dawson. and at the same time a general line of furniture was added and the salesrooms removed to a more suitable location. The business has steadily increased in volume and from time to time its location has been changed in order to meet necessary requirements. In 1892 the company completed the present commodious building at No. 105 Fifth street. This building was erected for their use and is a substantial brick structure 46 by 130 feet, having four floors besides storage rooms. In 1901 the business was incorporated as the S. G. Hard Company and our subject has been president and manager from the date of incorporation. Employment is given 14 skilled workmen and the enterprise takes a prominent place among East Liverpool's successful industries. The company at the present time has the largest furniture warerooms in Eastern Ohio. The five children of Edwin Hard and wife, 756 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY who reached maturity were : Thomas H., of Cleveland: Mrs. Laura E. Weibel, a resident of Canton. Ohio; Emma, deceased, wife of Philip Knapenberger of Cleveland ; Charles T., of this sketch and Garnett E., deceased. Both Mr. Hard and wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Charles T. Hard passed his childhood in Ontario, but was educated in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He learned upholstering and wood carving in his fathers’ factory and later served a full apprenticeship to the carriage painting trade, in order that he might have a thorough understanding of the art of producing the finest polish and finish. This knowledge has proved of the greatest advantage in the furniture manufacturing business and still Stands him in good stead, although the destruction of his father's plant necessarily brought about changes in the line of work. No practical knowledge is thrown away and Mr. Hard is all the better equipped to direct and oversee on account of his own complete knowledge of details. Mr. Hard married Nettie M. Minter, who is a daughter of Rev. E. Minter, a German Lutheran clergyman, who is now stationed at North Baltimore, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hard are members of the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool. In political affiliation both Mr. Hard and his father are Republicans. He is prominent in the Odd Fellows organization in Ohio, being past grand of East Liverpool Lodge. No. 379, and past patriarch of Canton Rhodes, No. 73. Patriarchs Militant. ANDREW GALM, confectioner and baker, at East Liverpool. stands very high in the estimation of hiS fellow citizens as an honest, upright. enterprising and reliable man. He was born at Brenshach, Germany, June 2. 1852, and is a son of Philip and Maria Barbara ( Dornberger) Galm. The parents of Mr. Galm were quiet, industrious people. whose whole lives were passed in their native locality.—Brensbach, Germany.— where the father died in 1872, aged 47 years and the mother in 1883, aged 62 years. Our subject was the only one of their five children to reach maturity. Andrew Galm learned the Shoemaking trade in Germany, after he had completed his schooling. but did not follow it for a livelihood as its, pursuit interfered with his health. When he was 17 years of age, he reached New York and there commenced to learn the baking trade and followed it there until 1873, when he came to Ohio and worked for a time as a baker at Steubenville. but subsequently became a glass-worker and remained there so employed until 1876. Then he removed to Wellsville and worked as a baker until 1880, when he became, a resident of East Liverpool. Selecting a site on Broadway, he opened a bakery which he removed a few months later to Third street and carried on a good business there for a year and a half. During this time Mr. Galms’ reputation as a baker had extended and his trade had grown to large proportions and he then bought his present property on Fifth Street. On the rear of this lot there was a cottage and this Mr. Galm remodeled and turned into a bakery. making it a modern building for his purpose and having here plenty of light aid air. He has put in a modern bread-making machine and all his surrounding are clean and sanitary. He says that his bakery is far superior to the close, stuffy basements in New York where he learned his trade. Many of the local grocery stores handle his goods and his business is one of the largest in his line in the city, he being the oldest baker here. Mr. Galm married Louisa Bicksi, a native of Germany and they have three children. the two oldest being employed by their father in the business. They are as follows : Helena M. T., William A. and Andrew L. Both Mr. and Mrs. Galm are members of the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Galm uses his own judgment in the. support of candidates for office. He has always supported good and wholesome laws and puts, the man before the party in every campaign. He belongs to Iroquois Tribe. No. 40, I. O. R. M., the Mystic Circle and the East Liverpool Turnverein. AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 757 J. L. TRUESDALE, a representative citizen of Leetonia, has been identified with the railroad business at this place since the close of the Civil War and is at the present time serving as freight agent for the Pennsylvania Company and agent for the Adams Express Company. Mr. Truesdale was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, February 10, 1843, and is a son of James Truesdale, of Canfield. Ohio. who was there engaged in the manufacture of edge tools until his death in 1845. The native State of James Truesdale was Connecticut. The subject of this sketch received his educational training in the public schools of Canfield, Ohio, and at the age of 18 years joined the army. He enlisted in the Second Regiment. Ohio Vol. Cav., and was muStered into service at Cleveland. He went with his regiment to Missouri where it fought against the bushwhackers. and continued with it until he was discharged because of physical disability after a year and a half of service. He returned to Canfield and then located at Meadville, but for one year the condition of his health was such he could do no work. Upon his recovery he clerked in a store one year, then in the spring of 1865 he came to Leetonia and engaged as civil engineer in the construction of the Niles & New Lisbon Railroad. He also helped to lay out the first town lots of Leetonia. In 1866 he was appointed joint agent of the Pennsylvania and Erie Railroad companies and also represented the Adams and Wells-Fargo express companies at that place. He continued as joint agent for a period of 35 years. Since 1901, when the railroads abandoned the joint station he has served as freight agent for the Pennsylvania road and agent for the Adams Express Company. He has been prominently identified with the business interests of Leetonia. having been a director in the First National Bank since its organization. He possesses ability as a businessman and has well merited the success with which he has met. Mr. Truesdale was first married in 1867 to Mary E. Porter, who was born at New Castle, Pennsylvania. and died in 1892, leaving four children : Minnie 0., of Pittsburg, who has charge of the music department of Horns’ store : Fred P., Special agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad ; Carrie H., who lives at home; and Clyde H., of Pittsburg, who is the westbound billing clerk of the Allegheny Valley Railroad. Mr. Truesdale formed a second marital union, in 1894, with Sarah E. Roberts. of Wellsville, Ohio. Religiously, they are members of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject is a 32nd degree Mason, being past master of Leetonia Lodge, F. & A. M.: past eminent commander of the Commandery at Salem : a member of the Consistory at Pittsburg and Alcoran Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S, at Cleveland. He is past commander of Burnside Post. No. 137, G. A. R.. and is at the preSent time quartermaster. A. A. FINK, one of the prominent farmers of Center township. who resides on his well-tilled farm of 206 acres, located in sections 32 and 33, was born at Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, January 8, 1834, and is a son of John and Katherine (Sprinkle) Fink. John Fink was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, and was six months old when his parents came to Mahoning County. He was a son of Daniel Fink, also a native of Lehigh County. who was an early pioneer in Mahoning County. where he entered a large body of land. The Fink family was established in the United States by three others of the name, who came from Germany some 320 years ago. The mother of our subject was born at Boardman, Mahoning County, Ohio, and was a daughter of George and Kate Sprinkle, natives of Pennsylvania. of German descent. She spent all her married life at Canfield. where her husband was in the Stock buying business. They had eight children, our subject being the third in order of birth. A. A. Fink was reared on his father's farm and obtained his education in the local schools. When about 22 years old, he went to Berlin, Ohio, and there engaged for six years in farming and operating a sawmill and then bought a farm in Ashtabula County, where he farmed 758 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY and engaged in lumbering for 11 years. It was while he lived in Mahoning County that he enlisted for service in the Civil war, entering on May 2, 1864, Company G. 155th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., for the three-months service. During his term of service he did a full soldiers’ duty and returned home safely without being called to participate in any battle. The regiment was sent first to Martinsburg, then to Washington and to City Point, where his company was put on detached duty and was sent to do guard service at Fortress Monroe. After his return from the army, Mr. Fink lived at Ashtabula until 1873 when he moved to Salem. where he carried on a music store for one year and a grocery business for two years and then went back to Ashtabula for two more years, lumbering during the winters and selling goods on the road during the summers. Then he returned to the vicinity of Salem where he farmed for six years and then purchased his present farm in Center township which he has occupied for the past 16 years. This farm is distinguished for being situated on one of the highest points in the county and is operated as a stock farm, for which it is well adapted and finely equipped. Mr. Fink raises Shortborn cattle and Merino Sheep and his fine stock has a reputation for excellence all over the county. Mr. Fink was marred on March 29, 1854, to Annie Flick, who was born at Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, December 10, 1836, and is a daughter of Andrew and Barbara (Hahn) Flick, natives of Pennsylvania and the North of England. respectively. The children of this marriage were: Goburn M., of Salem, who married Georgiana Heckler: Minnie, wife of Jacob Duck, of Salem: Robert, of Salem, who married Maggie Henry: Paul, who married Maud Haroff: and Carl M.. who married Pearl Newhouse and lives on the farm of our subject. On March 29, 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Fink enjoyed the celebration of their "Golden Wedding" anniversary, which was a happy occasion for family and friends. Together they have borne the storms and enjoyed the sunshine of over 50 years and are now surrounded in the evening of life with all to make them happy. Mr. Fink has been a Republican all his life. He is a member of Trescott Post No. l0, G. A. R., of Salem. He belongs to the Christian Church at Lisbon. WILLIAM WARD BAGLEY. president and secretary of The Bagley Company, of East Liverpool, dealers in groceries and confectionery, was born at Salem, Ohio, July 24, 1868, and is a son of Francis Marion and Eliza J. (English) Bagley. Abijah Bagley, the grandfather of our subject. was born in Canada, whither his father, a Lombard preacher, had come after persecution in England. Abijah Bagley settled in Cleveland, Ohio, at an early day and engaged there in a mercantile business for a time and then removed to East Liverpool where he opened one of the first hotels of the city. This enterprise he continued until 1860, when he returned to merchandising and so continued until within a few years of his death, at the acre of 87 years. Francis Marion Bagley, father of our subject, was born at Gilford, Ohio, in May, 1845, and was reared to the pottery trade, one which he followed for some years. Later he became interested in mining and for a number of years followed the business of mining contractor in Columbiana County. In 1878 he came to East Liverpool and embarked in a grocery business, in the West End. He was a man of good business faculty and prospered until he fell a temporary victim to the prevailing epidemic of smallpox. During his enforced inactivity his business was neglected and practically ruined. He again engaged in merchandising and so continued until his death in September. 1902. In politics he was a Democrat but was never an active politician. He married Eliza J. English, survives and is associated with our subject, her only child, in his business concerns. She is a valued member of the Christian church. as was the late Francis M. Bagley. William Ward Bagley completed the common school course at East Liverpool and entered into business while still a youth, his first AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 759 work being as a newsboy, from which he graduated into the position of a reporter for the Pittsburg daily papers, more especially for the Evening Tribune, a political publication of East Liverpool. For a time he was interested in The Crisis Publishing Company and occupied the position of president. On October 4, 1888, he entered into partnership with his mother under the firm name of The Bagley Company. Business was started in a small way, the whole amount of capital not exceeding $40, but industry, careful management and upright business methods have developed this into one of the leading concerns of its kind in Columbiana County. In every essential Mr. Bagley is a self-made man and is one who is justly held in esteem in his city. Mr. Bagley was married to Allveretta Oswald, daughter of a Baptist clergyman, of Alliance. Ohio, and they have one daughter, Nellie Pauline, aged to years. Mrs. Bagley is a member of the Christian Church. while Mr. Bagley belongs to the First Presbyterian Church. In political affiliation Mr. Bagley is a Republican. He takes a very decided interest in public matters and at all times works as a good citizen to promote the welfare of the city. His fraternal associations are with the Elks, the Heptosophs and the Order of United American Mechanics. WILLIAM H. SCHEETS. inspector for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at its shops in Wellsville, is the oldest employe in point of service residing here, and with but few exceptions is one of the oldest of all the company's thousands of employes. This carries its own distinction without further comment. for it could not be a fact without Mr. Scheets having shown untiring industry, capacity, good judgment and strict fidelity to the interests of this great corporation over a period of years which covers the whole life of many an individual. Mr. Scheets waS born in Montgomery County, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 22, 1839, and is a son of Henry and Mary (Zimmerman) Scheetz. The original spelling of the family name was Scheetz, and the father of our subject adhered to it. The family is an old Pennsylvania German one. Henry Scheetz was born and reared in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, dying in 1872, aged 80 years. He learned the business of paper manufacturing with his father and, when the latter died, fell heir to the mill which he continued to operate until the financial panic of 1837 ruined his business. In the course of a few years he came to Ohio and located at Steubenville, where he continued in business until 1867. when he retired and in 1869 became a member of our subject's family, where he resided until his death. He served in the War of 1812 with his father, Brig.-Gen. Henry Scheetz. He married the estimable daughter of a neighbor, Mary Zimmerman, who died in 1877, aged 79 years. They had four children, the two to arrive at maturity being : Amanda, now deceased, formerly the wife of George Henry, of Bellaire, Ohio ; and William H., of this sketch. The parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject was reared at Steubenville and there was educated. In 1857 he began to learn the trade of machinist in the shops of the Steubenville & Indiana Railroad, now a part of the Pennsylvania system, and worked in the shops there until 1865. In the summer of that year he was transferred to Wellsville and in the fall of the year was made foreman of the roundhouse, a very exacting position. This he filled most satisfactorily until 1902, when he was promoted to his present position. Every duty pertaining to it is carefully filled according to the custom of years. He is very highly regarded by the corporation which he has so faithfully served. Mr. Scheets was married, first, to Sarah Armstrong. who was a daughter of James Armstrong, of Steubenville, Ohio. Their one child. Mary. is the wife of O. W. Walkup, of Galesburg, Illinois. The mother died in March, 1864, aged 23 years. She was a member of the United PreSbyterian Church. Mr. Scheets married, second, Ella Abrahams. who is a daughter of Jefferson Abrahams, of Wellsville, and of their Seven children four grew to ma- 760 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY turity, viz : Anna, wife of A. K. Riley, of Pittsburg; William, of Pittsburg; and Ruby and Thomas, living at home. Mrs. Scheets is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsville. Politically the subject of this sketch is a Republican. Although not a politician, he has been elected to several very responsible positions, which he filled with characteristic efficiency. For six years he was a member of the Board of Equalization and for six years was a member of the cemetery board. THE WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION, of Salineville, was organized September 12, 1891, in Masonic Hall, at a mass meeting addressed by the noted temperance evangelist, Major Hilton. The first officers .were : President, Mrs. J. C. McClain ; recording secretary, Sarah Lindsay ; corresponding secretary, Anna W. Orr; treasurer, Mrs. John Grove. The following ladies have served one or more terms as president : Mrs. P. S. Hart, Mrs. Alice Bunn, Mrs. C. H. Johnston, Mrs. Maria Lindsay, Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer, Mrs. Margaret Wilhelm and Mrs. Augusta McBane. Owing to the existence of saloons in Salineville from its earliest history, temperance sentiment was at very low ebb at the time this organization was effected. Ignoring the difficulties of their work, this band of brave women determined to create sentiment and nourish its growth until it would be strong enough to rid the village of the legalized liquor traffic. Immediately upon its organization, the W. C. T. U. took up the department of work among children. called the "Loyal Temperance Legion." The L. T. L. was organized with Miss Grace Hunter as Superintendent. The meetings were held for a time in the school building, and temperance principles were instilled into the minds of the children. Medal contest work was carried on successfully for a number of years. During the first years the W. C. T. U. filled half a column, weekly, in the local newspaper, the Salineville Banner Mass meetings and Gospel temperance meetings were frequently held. Ministers were continually reminded of their duty to preach temperance sermons, and were invited to address temperance mass meetings. Temperance and prohibition literature was purchased and distributed, and wall pockets put up in public places and kept supplied. School superintendents and teachers in the village and township schools were interviewed and enlisted on the side of scientific temperance instruction in the public schools. In 1897 the W. C. T. U. established and supported a reading room for the young. Many prominent lecturers were brought before the people from time to time. Finally in the spring of 1900, in connection with a committee of men. the W. C. T. U. circulated a petition, asking the Council to enact an ordinance prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors in Salineville. After a hard fought campaign, the temperance forces were defeated by 75 votes. The "White Ribboners" were discouraged but not despairing, and immediately went to work along the old lines, as well as taking up new work. A special effort was made to induce Sunday-school superintendents and teachers to emphasize temperance teaching in the Sunday-schools, and pledge cards were introduced into them and many signatures obtained. This Union with many others petitioned the Ohio Legislature for a better scientific temperance instruction law. When it was secured. the ladies were watchful regarding its enforcement in the village schools. The "School Physiology Journal" was sent to the teachers, and special efforts were made to interest them in the work for the youth, to which effort they responded nobly. Many persons were reached through their social natures, at the numerous parlor and social meetings. at which temperance principles were always proclaimed. In the spring of 1902 the W. C. T. U. discovered that the saloons were distributing obscene literature. With much difficulty they obtained evidence and then through their secretary. Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer ( who is State superintendent of the "Department of Purity in PAGE - 761 - BLANK PAGE - 762 - PICTURE RESIDENCE OF MISS MARY M. UNCAPHER AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 763 Literature and Art"), prosecuted the two cases, each of which resulted in conviction. Thus the Union scored one more mark in favor of local option. The individual members of the Union constantly used their influence with the men of their families to bring about a local option election. Men were received as honorary members and quite a number were enrolled. At the suggestion of the W. C. T. U., in December, 1902, the Christian Endeavor societies elected delegates to the Anti-Saloon Congress, in Columbus. the Union to help pay their expenses, on condition that a mass meeting be held on their return, at which they should report. Such a meeting was held and much enthusiasm aroused. Again in the fall of 1903, feeling that the time was ripe for action, members of the Union broached the, subject at a union meeting of the Christian Endeavor Societies, and afterward personally interviewed the men, who later became the leaders in the local option campaign. In the meantime the W. C. T. U. continued to provide lectures by the best temperance lecturers in the field, among whom were Mrs. Mary Hunt. Belle Kearney, Mrs. Florence D. Richards. Dr. W. F. McCauley. and Mrs. Annie W. Clark, president of the Ohio W. C. T. U. When the actual campaign came on. in August 1904, the ladies worked quietly, allowing the good men, who had so nobly come to the front, to assume the leadership. On election day. September 15th the vote stood 402 "dry," 234 "wet." While splendid work was done by the men, and much credit was due them, yet those who were far-seeing knew that such a change in sentiment had not taken place in a month, nor in a year, and such people attributed it to the steady plodding work of the W. C. T. U. year after year. With but a few exceptions the men who were active on the "dry" side were honorary members, or men whose wives were active workers in the W. C. T. U. The young men of the town voted "dry" almost as a unit, and they carried the town. They were, most of them, boys who had been given scientific temperance instruction in the public schools. The Union is trying to teach Christian citizenship and observance of law. Beside its local work, it does county and State work and circulates petitions for State and national laws, and in many other ways makes its influence felt for good. It is in a healthy condition at present and expects to remain so. The present officers are: President, Mrs. Augusta McBane ; recording secretary, Mrs. Alice Bunn ; corresponding secretary. Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer ; treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Smith. JOHN UNCAPHER, deceased, was one of the most prominent and successful business men of Unity township, of which he was a pioneer. He was a successful farmer and tanner, and at the time of his death had extensive landed interests in this and other counties. John Uncapher was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, and was a son of George and Catherine Uncapher. He was seven years of age when he accompanied his parents to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, settling near Saltzburg, in Mount Pleasant township. He was one of a large family of children and received his educational training in the primitive schools of that period. He came to Ohio about 1830, and settled on a farm in the northeast portion of Columbiana County, in section 18. Unity township, on which there was a log house, which is still standing, and a barn. He at once set about, in earnest, the task of making his fortune. In addition to farming, he conducted a tannery on his home place, and grew to be one of the substantial men of hiS section. In addition to his real estate holdings in Unity township. he acquired property in Van Wert County, Ohio, and about 400 acres of farm land near that town. He also had business interests in the town of Marion. John Uncapher was united in marriage with Anna Elizabeth Williams, a daughter of Thomas and Mary Magdalena (Foosleman) Williams. Her father was a native of Scotland : upon coming to this country he settled in Connecticut, where he acquired considerable 764 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY land. Many Indians being encamped in the timber of the section in which he lived, he was in constant danger of his life and as a result decided to leave that country, notwithstanding his property interests from which he never realized a cent. He moved to near Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where he became wealthy through his coal mining operations, and upon his death he left each member of the family much valuable property. Mr. and Mrs. Uncapher became parents of nine children, three of whom died young. Of those who grew to maturity, but two are now living: Mary Magdalena, of New Waterford ; and Mrs. Margaret Hively, who lives in section 17, Unity township. Our subject departed this life at the age of 90 years; his faithful wife preceded him Some years dying in her 75th year. Religiously, they were members of the Presbyterian Church. Miss Mary Magdalena Uncapher is a lady of refinement and good business capacity, and universally respected and esteemed by her fellow-citizens of New Waterford. Believing government bonds the safest investment, although not affording large returns, she has invested her property in these securities. Miss Uncapher has a fine residence. pleasantly situated near the center of the village of New Waterford, a view of which accompanies this Sketch. Miss Uncapher identified herself with the Presbyterian Church in early life. but of late years has attended the Methodist Church, of which she is a member. FREDERIC J. MULLINS, junior member of the well-known law firm of Carey & Mullins, of Salem, stands very high in the estimation of his professional brethren as well as the general public. Mr. Mullins was born at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. October 3, 1857, and is a son of James and Hannah E. Mullins. Mr. Mullins was given excellent educational training and is a graduate of the University of Wooster. In 1888 he came to Salem and entered the service of the Pennsylvania Company in its law department, forming a partnership with James R. Carey and W. C. Boyle, under the firm name of Carey, Boyle & Mullins, and continued thus until January 1, 1900. when Mr. Boyle withdrew and the present firm took the place of the old one. Mr. Mullins is assistant solicitor for the Pennsylvania Company. Both Mr. Carey and Mr. Mullins have been retained in some of the most important litigation in the courts of the county and have acquitted themselves well individually and as a firm. Mr. Mullins was married in 1882 to Mary E. Parsons, daughter of Hon. C. C. Parsons. of Wooster, anti has a family of three children. HARRY H. LEITH, civil engineer by profession and now city engineer of Wellsville, was born at Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio, July 10, 1878, and is a son of Thomas J. and Isabel W. (Philips) Leith. Thomas J. Leith, the father, was born at Wellsville also, on July 23, 1848. While a lad he began going back and forth on the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad as a newsboy, later became a brakeman and still later a passenger conductor on the line between Cleveland and Pittsburg, and occupies that position at the present time. He is a Republican in politics. The mother of our subject was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, and still survives. The four members of the family to reach maturity are : Maude V., wife of Benjamin F. Hepsley, of Steubenville, Ohio: Charles F., of Pittsburg; Harry H., of Wellsville and Pearl M., wife of Lee Phillips, Chester, West Virginia. Harry H. Leith was educated in Wellsville and graduated at the High School in 1896 entering. then air office of the maintenance if way department of the Cleveland and Pittsburg Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. where he remained two years, his instruction including surveying. He then entered the Case School of Applied Science at Cleveland. AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 765 where he took a special course in civil engineering and continued his studies along this line in the Ohio State University at Columbus. Mr. Leith then returned to Wellsville and worked for about 12 months for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, but since 1901 he has been city engineer, appointed by the City Council. He bears off the record as being the youngest city engineer in the State of Ohio. He has a large private business, doing work in his line in the city for private concerns and had personal charge of the construction of the storm sewers. Almost all of the citys’ utilities have been established under his supervision. Mr. Leith was united in marriage with Nora Moorehead, a daughter of John Moorehead, of Wellsville, and they have one son, Joseph P. Mrs. Leith is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Leith is identified with the Republican party. Fraternally he belongs to Wellsville Lodge. No. 180, F. & A. M. During his university days he was a member of the Sigma Chi, class of 1901. He possesses a fine baritone voice and was chosen a member of the University Glee Club, one of 16, out of a body of 1,500. JOSEPH B. STEINER. The beautiful home in Butler township. where the late Joseph B. Steiner spent three years of his long and useful life, is one of the most attractive of the many fine houses for which the northern section of the county is noted. Mr. Steiner was born at Leesburg. Mercer County, Pennsylvania. in September. 1841, and was the second in a family of nine children born to Joseph and Margaret (Robbins) Steiner. Of his early life we have few records but it is known that from boyhood he was thrown upon his own resources. He made his way to Pittsburg and there sought and obtained work in one of the largest rolling-mills of that city, and through his industry and faithful performance of duty continued in the employ of Everson & Preston for more than 35 years, a considerable period of this time being a manager of an important department. He was connected in a like capacity with two other firms in Pittsburg. From that city he enlisted for Service in the Civil War and faithfully performed a soldiers’ duty from February, 1864 until the close of hostilities. He was connected with Battery F, known as "Hamptons’ Battery,” under the command of that brave soldier, Capt. Nathaniel Irish, and the greater part of his service was in protecting Hampton Roads. He was a valued member of Hayes Post, Grand Army of the Republic, at Pittsburg. By his own industry and frugality Mr. Steiner had accumulated sufficient capital to invest in a body of valuable land and in 1898 he purchased the present home farm of 159 acres, located in section 14, Butler township, Columbiana County. He took great pride in this beautiful home and spared neither expense nor labor in making it attractive in every way. Here he was stricken with apoplexy very suddenly and, with sickness of but one day's duration, passed away, on June 29, 1902. He was a man of such sterling character that he had many friends and sorrow over his death was wide-spread. For many wears he had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He had been associated with the Masonic fraternity since young manhood. In his political views he was a Republican. In 1866 Mr. Steiner was united in marriage with Miriam Jones. who was born at Newton, Wales, December 21, 1842. Her parents having died previously, she came to the United States with a brother, when 19 years old. She is the only survivor of four children, viz :- Rowland, Isaac W.. Eleanor, and Miriam. Mr. and Mrs. Steiner became the parents of five children, all of whom were carefully educated and all have domestic circles of their own. They are as follows : Maude, who married M. R. Little, of Hanover; Joseph, who is cashier-of the great Crane Manufacturing Company. of Chicago: Hugh C., who married Margaret Carroll. in February, 1898, and has three bright, attractive little ones,—Margaret, Miriam and Ruth ; Gertrude M., who is the wife of George R. Aufderheide, of Pittsburg; 766 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY and Alma C., wife of Charles B. Moore, of Salem. Prior to the death of his father, Hugh C. Steiner was a successful mechanic at Pittsburg, but since then he has had charge of the farm, taking the same amount of interest in keeping it up and improving it Still further as did his late father. Mere words can not adequately describe this beautiful rural home. The substantial brick residence iS surrounded by fully a half acre of ground laid out with the taste of a landscape artist, trees, shrubbery and flowers making it indeed attractive. RICHARD L. E. CHAMBERS. teller of The First National Bank, of East Liverpool, is a native of Knoxville, Ohio, and a son of Richard and Mary E. (Clear) Chambers. His grandfather Chambers was a native of Halifax. England, where he was a prosperous timber merchant. Richard Chambers was born in Halifax, England, January 24, 1832. He was a carpenter and joiner and during the Crimean War was employed in the government arsenal at Woolwich. In 1858 he came to America and became a partner of his brother Joseph. who had been conducting a general Store at Knoxville. Ohio. for many years. When the war with the South commenced he enlisted in Conn parry D, 98th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and served three years, during which he had only a slight wound. He was captured at Perryville, Kentucky, and paroled at Columbus, Ohio. Later on he was exchanged and then rejoined his regiment in the field. Returning to Knoxville after the war, he continued the business alone until his death, September 26, 1881. He was a Republican. He was married in 1860 to Mary E. Clear, who was a daughter of Thomas Clear. and was born in Knoxville, Jefferson County. Ohio. July 4, 1842. Their family consisted of Six children, namely : Elmer E., Frank B., Charles S., of Jacksonville. Florida Frederick of Cincinnati : Hubert C., a United Presbyterian minister, who is a missionary in India; and Richard L. E. After the death of Mr. Chambers, his widow conducted the store for several years, when her son Frank took the responsibility from her shoulders. In 1887, he formed a partnership with his brother Elmer and came to East Liverpool, where they opened the largest department store in the East End, then known as Ohio City, under the firm name of Chambers Brothers. About 1893 a new organization was formed and since then the business has been conducted under the name of The Chambers Company. Frank B. Chambers is manager of the business. Mrs. Chambers is a member of the Second United Presbyterian Church, with which her husband was also identified. Her father, Thomas Clear, was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and married Sarah Pontius. a daughter of George Pontius. After the death of his wife he came to East Liverpool and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Boyle. until he passed away at the age of 72 years in 1871. JESSE M. ALLEN, deceased, one of the early merchants at Columbiana. who was in business in this town for almost two score years. was born in 1808, and came to this locality with his uncle, Jesse Allen. This Jesse Allen was the first merchant in Columbiana and began business in 1812. For a time Benjamin Hanna had an interest and the firm was known as Jesse Allen & Company. They occupied a Small building on the northeast corner of the "Square" until 1816. when Mr. Allen continued alone for a number of years. Subsequently he bought property and built a brick building where the hank was located on the northwest side of the "Square." There he continued in successful merchandising. in the meantime taking his nephew, Jesse M. Allen, into partnerShip. The latter succeeded his uncle in business and continued for almost 40 years. The brick block on the west side of the "Square" in which Mrs. Allen resides, he built in 1841, three years after his marriage. After AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 767 a long, exemplary and useful life, he died in 1874. In 1838 Mr. Allen married Mary Nichols, who is a daughter of William and Mary ( Janney) Nichols, who reared a family of 10 children, of which Mrs. Allen is the only survivor. William Nichols was born in 1779 in Loudoun County, Virginia, in an old stone residence which was the family home. He was a son of William and Sarah (Spencer) Nichols, who reared a family of three sons and two daughters. viz. : Isaac, Samuel, William, Mrs. Mary Piggot and Mrs. Edith Tate. The Nichols family is of English extraction and of Quaker stock. It was founded in Virginia by two brothers. Isaac and William Nichols, followers of George Fox. They lived and died in Loudoun County and their tombstones may be found near the little meeting house on Goose Creek. William Nichols, the father of Mrs. Allen. was educated in the Friends' school in his native county and all his life he followed farming in connection with traveling as a minister of the Society of Friends. In 1833 he came to Columbiana County. Ohio. purchasing at that time some 630 acres of land. In 1834 he came to the county again, built a sawmill at Cherry Fork and then went back to the old home in Virginia. In 1836 he brought his wife and children to the new home and in 1837 built a grist-mill. which his son Stacey conducted in connection with the sawmill. He was a just man and devoted to his children. On the marriage of each daughter, he gave her $1,000, while to his sons he gave adequately in land. He was permitted to pass away before the Civil War conflict rent his beloved section, dying in June. 1860. The mother of Mrs. Allen was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, and was the third child born to Stacey and Hannah (Brown) Janney. Mrs. Allen has witnessed the development of Columbiana from its beginning and with her husband has much to do with the advancement of education and the refining of crude conditions into the civilization of to-day. With her brother, Isaac Nichols, and her husband, Jesse M. Allen. she laid out 100 acres in town lots, this addition being situated north of the "Square." She is a lady who is held in great esteem both in Columbiana and in Salem, where she has business connections and a wide circle of friends. THE DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK, of East Liverpool, one of the leading institutions of the city, waS established in July, 1902, by George H. Owen, Harry T. Hall, and other representative business men. In addition to transacting a general banking business, this bank accepts deposits of Sums as small as 10 cents and on the Savings deposits pays compound interest. It is the only institution of its kind in the city, and is filling a long-felt want. The officers of The Dollar Savings Bank are: George H. Owen, president ; H. N. Harker, vice-president ; and Harry T. Hall, cashier. These gentlemen are also on the board of directors with M. E. Golding, James G. Lee, H. A. McNicol, Monroe Patterson, L. M. Thomas, Oliver C. Vodrey, Edwin M. Knowles, A. S. Young and George C. Thompson. The bank has purchased the building on the corner of Fifth and Washington streets, known as the Odd Fellows Building, which will be the home of this institution in the near future. The Dollar Savings Bank has a capital Stock of $60,000 fully paid up, and in the two and a half years of its existence has opened up over 6,000 accounts. It was conceived and fostered by conservative and Successful business men, and under excellent management has prospered beyond the expectation of its promoters. DANIEL WEBSTER BRINKER one of the prominent citizens of Salem township, secretary of the Salem Township Rural Telephone Company and also secretary of the Leetonia Horse Breeding Association, resides on his fine farm of 103 acres, which is situated in section 36. Mr. Brinker was born in Center township, Columbiana County, Ohio, March 23, 1861, 768 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY and is a Son of Henry and Rosina (Angst) Brinker. The grandfather of our Subject, Andrew Brinker, was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio with his family in 1807, settling on land which he had entered two years previously. The family still have the original deeds. He became a very wealthy and influential man, owning at one time 2,000 acres of land, 1,740 of which were Situated in Columbiana County. He came of sturdy German stock which had settled first in Maryland and had then crossed into Pennsylvania. At his majority he was started out in life with a capital represented by a horse and a steer. The most of his large fortune, accumulated by his own efforts, was made in Ohio. He was generous to his children, giving each one 200 acres of land. With two others he founded the St. Jacobs’ Reformed Church. Henry Brinker, father of our subject, was born in Center township, Columbiana County, Ohio, in June, 1809, and died October 7, 1882, after a long and useful life of 73 years. His life was spent as a farmer and at one time he owned much land: he willed 458 acres to his children. All his property he acquired by his own efforts with the exception of what his father gave him, about 190 acres, and he carried on extensive farming and stock-raising. He was a liberal supporter of the church and a man of honor and business integrity. He was one of a family of 11 children and the only one born in Columbiana County. He was twice married, a period of 20 years intervening between his weddings. The mother of our subject was Rosina Angst, who was born in Salem township and is a daughter of Jacob and Katherine Angst, Swiss-Germans. She still survives and resides with her daughter. Sara Ida, in Salem township. The one child of Mr. Brinkers’ first marriage was Jacob, who died in 1887, aged 57 years. The three children of the second marriage were : Mrs. Mary C. Arter. of Center township ; Daniel W., of this sketch : and Mrs. Sara Ida Bates, of Salem township. Daniel Webster Brinker, our immediate subject, was reared in his present neighborhood and attended the local schools. In 1877 his father gave him the farm he now owns and operates and he settled on it in 1884, two years previously having erected the fine residence and commodious barn. He operates his own 105 acres and 42 acres adjoining belonging to his mother. It is mainly conducted as a dairy farm, being stocked chiefly with Jersey cattle. It is one of the excellent properties of the township and the home is one in which to take just pride. On March 8, 1884, Mr. Brinker was married to Alice Hilbish, who was born in Snyder County. Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of Rev. Henry Hilbish, of the Reformed Church. They have seven children, namely : Ada B., Linna R., Mildred and Miriam (twins). Henry R., William Theodore and Mary. In addition to his agricultural interests. Mr. Brinker takes an active part in politics and in religious and social organizations. He is the efficient secretary of the Salem Township Rural Telephone Company, which was organized in July, 1904, and fills the same position with the Leetonia Horse Breeding Association, which has given much attention to the developing of a Superior grade of horses in this section. Politically Mr. Brinker is a Republican and is a member of the township School Board. He also belongs to the local Grange. Like his father he liberally supports St. Jacob's Reformed Church. in which he has been a deacon for the past 10 years. Few men are better known in Center township and few are held in higher esteem. The family has been settled in this locality so long that few can recall when the name was not familiar here. JACOB MILLER deceased, was one of the prominent German farmers of Columbiana County. owning a fine farm of 288 acres, located in sections 14 and 15, St. Clair township. He was honorable and upright in all his dealings and it is our privilege to pay this token of respect to the memory of one so highly esteemed by his fellow-men. Jacob Miller was born in AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 769 Bavaria, near the Rhine. in Germany, in 1819. He was a stone-mason by trade and followed that business in his native country. He was a soldier in the German Army but as it was a life for which he had no fancy he left it and soon after crossed the ocean to find a home in America. He first located in Lawrence County. Pennsylvania. He also had a farm of 160 acres in Seneca County, which he disposed of when he came to Columbiana County. After coming to this county he worked at his trade for some time. In 1858 Mr. Miller was married to Susan Grader. whose father was George Grader, a soldier under Napoleon in the battle of Waterloo. They had four children.—Mary M.. Caroline: George and Ellen.—all of whom live on the homestead. George married Mary Jane Farmer and has six children.—Frank, Lawrence, Mary, Blanche, George and Merle. His parents built him a house on a part of their farm where he resides. When Jacob Miller was married, he returned to Lawrence County. Pennsylvania, and rented a farm which he cultivated for five years. He then came with his family back to Columbiana County and moved upon the farm which was then owned by Mrs. Miller’s father. George Grader. and which was left to her when he died at the age of 86 years. This property consisted of 175 acres of land in section 15, St. Clair township. Mr. Miller carried on general farming and being of a frugal and industrious nature soon accumulated sufficient means to purchase an adjoining tract of 113 acres, which lay in section 14. He was a Democrat but not an aggressive one. He was a member of the German Lutheran Church in his earlier day and a prominent Mason. His death occurred May 11, 1901. when he. was not quite 82 years of age. His wife also died in her 82nd year. passing away on July 12, 1905, esteemed and loved by all who knew her. Miss Mary M. Miller has demonstrated the fact that one may be very successful in the dairy business although a woman. On the 1st of June, 1901, soon after the death of her father, she started with the six cows already in her possession, purchased 22 more and started selling milk. Finding the profits accruing from the sales equal to her expectations, she added five head more to her herd and now has a bunch of 33 as fine cattle as it will be possible to find in a day's drive. These cows have been selected especially and embrace Jerseys, Holsteins and Durhams. The average amount of milk secured each day is about 45 gallons. Miss Miller is a thorough business woman and gives her personal supervision to the work. thus insuring its success. She is a lady of pleasant address and a visit to her farm would well repay any lover of well-kept dairies. AARON B. WALTON, For a number of years the late Aaron B. Walton was numbered with the enterprising and successful business men of Salem, a leader in the grocery and tobacco business. Mr. Walton was born in Columbiana County. Ohio, and was one of a family of seven children born to his parents, Abraham and Ann (Brunson) Walton. The parents of Mr. Walton were natives of Pennsylvania. from which State they migrated to Ohio and settled at New Garden, Columbiana County, where they Spent the remainder of their lives, the father following agricultural pursuits. Aaron R. Walton grew to young manhood on his fathers’ farm and attended the local schools. He prepared for his future by learning the shoemaking trade, but probably did not follow it very long as he became a traveling representative for a Buffalo business house early in his mature years. When prepared to settle permanently in business, he came to Salem, embarking here in the grocery and tobacco business, in which he accumulated an ample fortune and continued to be interested until his retirement from activity some five years prior to his death, which took place June 26, 1896. His remains were laid to rest in beautiful Hope Cemetery at Salem. Mr. Walton was married on May 3, 1852, to Rebecca J. Barnet, who is a daughter of William Barnet, of Pennsylvania birth. They 770 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY reared a family which is well known in many circles at Salem, viz : Flora A., who is very prominent in Salem musical circles, a teacher of music and an accomplished lady; Laura M., Mrs. J. A. Teegarden, of Salem; Elizabeth, wife of A. Otis Silver; Carrie M., wife of Charles MacIntire, of Pittsburg; and Herbert A., who married Estella Dout, and is shipping clerk for The Silver Manufacturing Company, of Salem. Mrs. Walton Still survives and with her eldest daughter resides in a very attractive new home on the corner of Green Street and Highland avenue. Mr. Walton was reared in the Quaker faith and remained attached to that peaceful body all his life. The family attend the Presbyterian Church. Politically our subject was a Democrat, but never aspired to political prominence. He was honored and esteemed as a man of probity. CLIFFORD A. BOUGH, proprietor of one of the largest cooper shops in East Liverpool, was born at Lisbon, this county, September 19, 1874, and is a son of Mark H. and Sarah A. (March) Bough. The family have been residents of Columbiana County since a very early day when the great-grandfather. Henry Bough, bought a piece of land in Madison township which he cleared of timber and devoted to agricultural purposes. He married Elizabeth Woolen, who was born on Beaver Creek, about three miles from West Point, Columbiana County, and lived to the great age of 92 years. He passed away in 105 at the age of 80 years. His son, Henry Bough, our subject's grandfather. was born about one mile from West Point, Ohio, and was a farmer the greater part of his life. When the gold fever broke out in 1849, he joined the great army of fortune seekers and made his way to California, where he was more fortunate in his quest than were many of his associates as he found gold and was able to return to Ohio with the much desired wealth which had been so elusive to many. Some of the ore which he brought back was converted into a gold watch-case and chain and this valuable relic is now the prized possession of Clifford A. Bough. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he was elder and held other offices, being very active in religious work. In politics he was a Democrat and was a member of the Council of Lisbon, where the last 20 years or so of his life were spent, having retired from active business. He died in 1899 at the age of 83 years. He married Mary Irwin, who lived on the North Georgetown road, two miles east of West Point, and was a daughter of Joseph Irwin. They had a family of seven children : Joseph, who died in the army; Phoebe, Elizabeth, Mark H., Columbus, John A. and Olivia. Mark H. Bough was born at West Point, Columbiana County, Ohio, May 9, 1847, and grew to manhood on the farm purchased soon after by his father, situated about a mile distant from that point. He attended school in the primitive log cabin, farming in summer and going to school for the Short winter term. He continued on the home farm until his 25th year when he married and rented a farm on Beaver Creek. which he cultivated for three years. In 1875 he moved to Lisbon and took charge of the government mail, his route being between Lisbon and Wellsville. He carried the mail four years, when he moved to East Liverpool and worked in the clay departments of the different potteries for three years: He next started a cooper shop on East Fifth street, which business he continued in that location 14 years, working up a good trade, and in 1893 moved to his present Shop on Elm Street and Sugar alley. He has five men in his employ constantly. He married Sarah A. March, a daughter of John W. March, of this county, and they have two children : Alma, wife of F. W. McCurdy, of Attica. Indiana ; and Clifford A. Two others died in childhood. The mother died June 12, 1903. She was an earnest member of the First Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool. Mr. Bough belongs to Riddle Lodge. No. 315, F. & A. M. He is a Republican. Clifford A. Bough was a child of two years when his parents brought him to East Liver- PAGE - 771 - BLANK PAGE - 772 - PICTURE OF JOHN DEMING AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 773 pool, where he was educated. At the age of 14 he entered his father's cooper shop to learn the business. He continued to work there until, 1904 when he opened his present cooper Shop, employing two men. During the 15 months in which he has been in business for himself he has increased his trade until he has one of the largest shops in the city and finds it necessary to employ 15 men to keep up with the demand for casks and potters’ shipping supplies, which he manufactures. Mr. Bough married Cora B. Hall. a daughter of John W. Hall. of East Liverpool. a lady of intellectuality and refinement and a prominent member of the First Presbyterian Church, which is also the church of Mr. Boughs’ choice. He is a member of East Liverpool Lodge, No. 258. B. P. O. E. He is affiliated with the Republican party and as a man stands high in the city. JOHN DEMING, deceased, late president of The Deming Company, the great pump manufacturing concern of Salem, and for many years a man closely identified with the various important interests of this section, was born at Berlin, Connecticut, February 21, 1817, and was a son of William Riley and Mary (Fenn) Deming. The first of the family to settle in America was a John Deming, who came at a very early day from England to the vicinity of Hartford, Connecticut. The name is frequently found among the officers of the Revolutionary War. William Riley Deming. father of the late John Deming, brought the name to Ashtabula County. Ohio. He married a daughter of Rev. Nathaniel Fenn, who graduated at Yale College in 1775, and was a chaplain in the patriot army during the Revolutionary War. Thus on both sides Mr. Deming came of Revolutionary stock. John Deming was a youth of 15 years when his parents settled in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Upon attaining manhood, he embarked in a mercantile business with his older brother. William S. Deming, at New Lyme, and later the firm extended its joint operations to extensive dealing in live stock. Later, John Deming went to Illinois and to Iowa, farming for a short time in each State, but subsequently returned to Ashtabula County. About 1850 Mr. Deming came to Columbiana County and engaged some seven years in farming; in 1857 he resumed merchandising, locating at Salem. Two years later he again became associated with his father-in-law in business and they operated a wholesale fruit and manufacturing confectionery Store in Cincinnati until 1863, when Mr. Deming returned to Salem. It was in 1863 that Mr. Deming entered into the manufacture of pottery at Salem, which he continued until 1866, when he bought a one-third interest in the firm of Dole & Silver, manufacturers of carriage makers' and blacksmiths' tools, the firm then becoming Dole, Silver & Deming. One year thereafter Levi Dole, who was the inventor of many of the goods manufactured by the company, died and A. R. Silver, and John Deming bought Mr. Dole's interest. In 1874 the business was incorporated as The Silver & Deming Manufacturing Company, of which John Deming became vice-president and treasurer. In 1890 the business was divided. The Silver Manufacturing Company being organized, which took over the products and machinery for all the manufactures exclusive of pumps, while The Deming Company retained the plant of the old firm and engaged extensively in pump manufacturing. Although then a man advanced in years, John Deming was elected president of the company, a position he retained, performing its various duties with remarkable efficiency until the time of his death, which occurred January 10, 1894. In many ways he was a man of unusual character. He had been actively engaged in business for a term of years cowering the whole life of many who had started out as his competitors, and to the last held a firm rein in the direction of large affairs. His private life was without reproach, his name being ever one associated with business integrity and good citizenship. In 1849 John Deming was married to An- 774 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY gelina Bown, who was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Bown, residents then of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Seven children were born to them as follows : Ella, born in 1850; William Lloyd, born April 15, 1852; Walter Fenn, born August 26, 1853; Frank Benjamin, born March 23, 1855 ; Caroline, born January 22, - 1860 ; Angeline May, born December 8, 1864; and Eva Belle. The eldest daughter of Mr. Deming married Herman Mayerhofer, a well-known resident of Pittsburg, and they have two children.—Walter H. and Estella Margaret. William Lloyd Deming, the eldest son of Mr. Deming, was born on what is known as the Flick Young farm, which is located three miles south of Salem. After graduating from the Salem High School, he entered Cornell University, at Ithaca, New York, where he was graduated in the class of 1877. For several years afterward he was engaged in a printing business at Salem, but in 1882 he became identified with The Silver & Deming Manufacturing Company, going out as a traveling representative for the same. In 1890, when the reorganization of the business took place he became vice-president and secretary of The Deming Company, a position he still retains ; he has special charge of the sales and advertising department of the business. Mr. Deming has made many improvements in the machinery and the product, from designs of his own invention, much increasing the output thereby. the patents for these being owned by the company. He is also president of the Wirsching Organ Company which was incorporated in the current year and he is recognized as a farseeing, capable man of business. On April 11, 1894, he married Henrietta Brinton, who was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. and is a daughter of William Penn and Susan Brinton. They have one child, Susan Brinton, who was born February 28, 1895. Walter Fenn Denting, the second son of the late John Deming, was graduated from the Salem High School and then became associated with the firm of Voetter & Brainard, of Pittsburg, as bookkeeper. After one year at Pittsburg, he returned to Salem to act in the same capacity for the firm of Silver & Deming, and was subsequently made Secretary of the company. When the business was reorganized as above stated, he was made treasurer and general manager, later succeeding to the offices of president and treasurer of The Deming Company. He is a member of the board of directors of the Wirsching Organ Company, a director of the Farmers' National Bank, a member of the Board of Education of Salem, and he has been president of the Salem Board of Trade. Like his late father and his elder brother, he is a keen man of business, and since coming into the presidency has shown his capacity as the alert, directing spirit of this great industry. In 1884 he was married to Polly Ramsden, who was born at Liverpool, England, and is a daughter of the late George Ramsden, who for many years was manager of the Guion Steamship Company, of Liverpool ; was under his management that the ships of this company made the first fast record trips across the Atlantic Ocean. Mr. and Mrs. Deming have two children : George R., born April 29, 1885; and Dorothy F., born November 5, 1899, Frank Benjamin Deming, the third son of the late John Deming, iS a successful fruit farmer at Holland Springs. Ohio. Caroline, the second daughter, is the wife of John Nelson Ostrom, a civil engineer, at Pittsburg, and they have one son,—John. Angeline May, the third daughter, is the wife of William W. Mulford, who is secretary and treasurer of the Wirsching Organ Company, of Salem. They have three children,— John Deming, William J. and Laura. Eva Belle Deming, the youngest member of the family, is a musician of note ; she is now engaged in teaching sight singing in New York City. Miss Deming is well known to the musical world all over the country. She has read many papers on musical subjects and taken a prominent place at many conventions. The late John Deming was a stanch Republican in his political sentiments, although he accepted no office. He was, however, prominent in the anti-slavery movement and was a promoter of the objects of the "Underground Railroad." He dominated much of the party’s AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 775 action in local matters in the advancement of progressive movements of various kinds, but business claimed the greater part of his attention. In another part of this work will be found an exhaustive article upon the work and scope of The Deming Company. one of the great industries of Salem, which gives employment to 300 persons, is the largest enterprise of its kind in this section of the United States and Sends its products all over the world. A portrait of the subject of this sketch appears on a foregoing page. GEORGE W. LITTLE. one of the substantial citizens of Butler township, who owns a productive farm of 125 acres and for the past 26 years has been the owner and operator of his own blacksmith Shop at New Middleton, was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, May 19, 1850, and is a son of John and Ann (Watson) Little. The parents of our subject were both born in Scotland. From the age of 14 years the father worked as a blacksmith and continued to work at his own forge until advanced in years. He made a specialty of horse shoeing and patrons would come a long distance in order to profit by his skill. His last years were spent with a daughter at New Garden, Columbiana County, Ohio, where his death took place at the age of 79 years. His wife died in her 65th year. Their children were : Janet, widow of Hiram Carle, of Butler township ; Michael, a farmer of Hanover township, who followed blacksmithing for 20 years : Agnes Bell, wife of Jonathan Marshall, of Salem ; George W., of this sketch ; Mary, deceased Maggie, wife of John Gamble, residing on the old homestead at New Garden: Lily. wife of Sidney Carle. of Salem: Emma, deceased, who was the wife of Montgomery Cook, of Salem ; Elizabeth, deceased, who was the wife of Albert Rutter. of Salem ; and Alice. wife of Clyde Bryan. of Salem. George W. Little was five years old when he accompanied his parents to America. After many days on the ocean, they landed in New York and from there came directly to Homeworth, Columbiana County, where they lived a short time and then removed to North Georgetown. There the father carried on his trade for two years and then removed to "Camp Settlement" in Butler township, where he ran a first-class blacksmith shop for four years. On June 9, 1859, he removed to New Garden and our subject remained with his father, with whom he learned the trade, until he was 26 years old. He and his father worked together for 14 years. When our subject started out for himself, he located in New Middleton, where he now owns a very good home and shop and has a fine line of custom. His farm is operated by his son, who resides on it. When Mr. Little and wife inherited 85 acres of this farm from her father, there had been no buildings erected and but little improving done. Now it is a very valuable property. Industry combined with excellent management have brought Mr. Little deserved success and he is justly looked upon as one of the Substantial and representative men of the township. Mr. Little was married September 8, 1878, to Fannie M. Patterson, who was born in Butler township, and is a daughter of Robert Patterson, one of the prominent men of the township. They have three children, viz : Robert Wesley; Margaretta, who is the wife of Thurman Blythe. of Hanover township: and Gertrude, who resides at home. Politically Mr. Little is a Democrat. Our subject's son, Robert Wesley Little, who is a young man of sterling character, operates his father's farm. He married Estella Wehner, of Hanover township and they have one son, John A.. named in honor of his great-grandfather, John A. Little. JOHN HARRISON is the able and efficient superintendent of the decorating department of the William Brunt Pottery Company. of East Liverpool, and has no superiors in his line of work. He was born and brought up at Burslem, Staffordshire, England, and there mastered the business in which he is now so 776 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY proficient. His birth occurred August 4, 1852, and he is a son of Charles and Harriet (Beard) Harrison. John Harrison, the father of Charles, was a thrower in the potteries as long as he lived. He married Ann Poole and died when Charles was but a child. Charles was born at Hanley and began as a boy to work in the potteries. He was general manager of the Furnival & Company’s pottery for 35 years. He retired from active life some years before his death, which took place at the age of 66 years, in November, 1885. His wife, Harriet, was a daughter of John Beard, of Burslem ; two children were born to them. Harriet, wife of Frederick H. Heath, a china manufacturer of Longton, Staffordshire ; and John, our Subject. The mother died at the age of 65 years in the fall of 1884, about one year before her husband. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. John Harrison. the subject of this article. was apprenticed to E. F. Bodley & Company, of Burslem, to learn decorating. and as part of his apprenticeship took a course in the Hanley Art School. Having a talent for the work. he made rapid advancement and was soon at the top of his profession. In 1884 he came to East Liverpool and entered the employ of J. Baum, who at that time carried on an independent decorating shop. He was tendered the position of foreman at the plant of the Union Potteries Company ; after about four years with this concern he accepted the position of foreman at the Sebring pottery. He was there seven years and with the East Liverpool Potteries Company two years, when he severed his connection with the business and returned to England for a visit with his sister among the scenes of his boyhood. When he returned to East Liverpool, in 1902. he was offered the position which he now holds. Mr. Harrison married Agnes E. Morgan. daughter of John Morgan. of Hanley, and has three children, viz : Charles J.. a graduate of the dental department of the University of Pennsylvania with the degree of D. D. S.: Frank R.. who is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is a physician of ability ; and S. Morgan, all of East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison are members of St.. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church. Mr. Harrison is a member of Riddle Lodge, No. 315, F. & A. M., and of the Royal Arcanum. and in politics is a Republican. DANIEL F. STEINER, one of Wellsville's well-known business men, who is the oldest custom tailor in the city, devoting his time exclusively to this line, was born in Baden, Germany, December 11, 1863, and is a son of Andrew and Katherine (Wagner) Steiner. The father of Mr. Steiner was also a tailor and owned his own establishment in Baden. He was a loyal soldier and served three years in the army, taking part in the war with Denmark. in 1864. His six children were : Daniel F.. our Subject. and the only one to come to America ; August, a resident of Baden. who is a captain in the army. haying risen from the ranks : Philip ; Mary ; Bertha and Lina. The parents were most worthy people. They belonged to the German Lutheran Church. Daniel F. Steiner was 14 years of age when he came to America. His father had instructed him in the tailoring business and after he arrived in Pittsburg and later took up his abode in Allegheny, he completed his training and worked in the latter city for seven years. From there he went to Cleveland, where he first attended a cutting school and then worked in that city for a year. Prior to coming to Wellsville, he spent three months in Cincinnati and a year in New Orleans. For four years he was. in the employ of W. R. Lawson, at Wellsville, but in 1889 he embarked in business for himself at his present location on Main street, near Fourth. He has the largest establishment of its kind in the city and employs to skilled tailors, enjoying the-patronage of the best dressers in the city. Mr. Steiner married Isabella Murdock, of Wellsville. and they have two children, Lillian and Frances. In politics Mr. Steiner is a Republican; AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS -777 and he was president for one term of what was called the "Billion-Dollar Council." He is a member of the Board, of Health and is one of the directors of the Board of Trade. Fraternally he belongs to Wellsville Lodge, No. 180, F. & A. M.; Wellsville Chapter. Pilgrim Commandery, No. 55, K. T., of East Liverpool; Iris Lodge, No. 125, I. O. O. F., and has been noble grand of the lodge for three terms and district deputy grand master for four terms ; Royal Arcanum ; East Liverpool Lodge. No. 258. B. P. O. E.; and the Eagles, of Wellsville. He is a prominent and popular citizen. HARRY SCHMICK. cashier of the First National Bank, of Leetonia, is a gentleman of decided business ability and is a heavy stockholder in a number of enterprises in Columbiana County and elsewhere. He was born in 1868 and is a native of Canfield, Mahoning County, this State. and is a son of C. N. and Jennie (Welker) Schmick, of Cleveland. The grandparents of our subject were William and Rhoda (Brookhart) Schmick, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia, whence they came to Ohio, locating in what was then part of Trumbull County, since included in Mahoning County. Their first residence was at Greenford where the grandfather was engaged in business as a hatter. Some time after he removed to Canfield, where, in company with others, he established a bank which he managed a great many years. He was a man of energy and vigor, taking an active part in the business and political life around him. When Mahoning County was created he was the first Sheriff of the new county. elected on the Democratic ticket. In 1880 he came to Leetonia and started the bank, which he operated until his death Some eight years later. This was the bank of William Schmick & Sons. which, in 1886, was changed from a private institution to a national one and has since been known as the First National Bank of Leetonia. He was a financier of more than ordinary judgment and his decision on the practicability of an enterprise was regarded by many as final, as his approval was almost sure to spell success. Associated with him as William Schmick & Sons, were his only children : C. N.; and William H., now deceased. C. N. Schmick is a native of Cleveland, where he was born in 1841. He is now a prominent resident of Cleveland, where he is still engaged in the banking business, being one of the solid men of that city. A family of three children blessed his union with Jennie Welker, namely : W. Harry, our, Subject ; C. E., who is a well-known attorney of Cleveland and Josephine, wife of Dr. A. J. McNamara, a skillful physician, of Cleveland. W. Harry Schmick attended school in Mahoning and Columbiana Counties: spending much time in his father's bank, where at the expiration of his school life, he was placed in the position of assistant cashier. Having grown up with the business and received a thorough, practical training, there is no part or phase of it which he is unable to meet and successfully manage. He was assistant cashier for 12 years. In 1900 he was elected cashier and has been in sole charge of the bank since. His father is president. In addition to this business, Mr. Schmick has invested largely in other enterprises and his judgment is regarded as sound and a safe one to follow. He is vice-president of the First National Bank, of Columbiana ; president of the Royal Realty Company, of Cleveland ; and vice-president and principal stockholder of the Leetonia Store Company. In r892 Mr. Schmick was married to Miss Carrie Thullen, of Leetonia, whose father, J. C. Thullen, is Superintendent of the electric light plant. S. M. HOON. Among the representative men of Columbiana County, none are more deserving of honorable mention than—the gentleman whose name, appears above. He was born February 3, 1853, in the State of Pennsylvania, and is a son of Eli and Margaret Ann (Nicholson) ( Jamison) Hoon. Some of his ancestors are traced back through many generations, 778 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY one line having a record that goes back as far as 1624. The Hoons or Hahns, as the name was formerly spelled, are of Pennsylvania Dutch descent and the family is supposed to have been founded in this country by the great-grandfather of our Subject, Adam Hoon, who resided in Pennsylvania and is supposed to have taken part in the Revolution. His son, Adam, the grandfather of the present Mr. Hoon, was born in Lancaster, that State, about the beginning of the 19th century, but the data obtained in this connection has been very meager and unSatiSfactory. He was married July 26, 1822, to Elizabeth Mercer, who was born July 16, 1800. Among their children was Eli Hoon, the father of our subject. Eli Hoon was born December 18, 1823, and was a Shoemaker by trade, an industrious, frugal man, who died December 26, 1883. In 1851 he married Mrs. Margaret Ann Jamison, nee Nicholson, whose parents were natives of Staffordshire England. She was born July 12, 1823, and died May 4, 1872, leaving four children, viz: S. M., Lovina, deceased, who was the wife of Robert Dickson ; Elvira, wife of John Wooten, of Freedom, Pennsylvania ; and Alvarado, who married Mattie Davis and lives in East Palestine. The Mercers, like the Hahns, were from Holland, where the spelling of the name was Mossar. The genealogy of this family has been kept with tolerable accuracy from the time of Amos Mercer, who was born in 1624. Little is known of him farther than the date of birth, or of his son, Moses, who was born in 1654, John Mercer, son of Moses, was born in 1676 and was twice married. His first wife was Mary E. Bentley, who died in 1703, leaving one child. Gideon. His second wife was Nancy Harper and a family of 15 children, six daughters and nine sons were the fruits of this union. Continuing in a direct line, we have Jonathan Mercer, one of the nine sons, who was born in 1718 and died in 1793. He married Lamson Babb and is known to have had three sons,— Peter, Jacob and John. Peter Mercer was born in 1744 and died in 1808. He was married in 1768 to Margaret Rudisil, of Frederick, Maryland, and was a member of the militia under Captain Clark, assisting in the repulse of the English. In 1781 Peter and Margaret Mercer entered a section of land in the northeastern part of Ohio and five years later received a deed for the same. This document is still in the family and bears the signatures of Thomas Jefferson, President and James Madison, Secretary of State, under date. of February 18, 1806. Their home was in Mahoning (then Jefferson) County, near the thriving village of Petersburg, which was platted by him and named in his honor. A daughter, Eva, born in 1774, married Israel Warner, who took part in the War of 1812 and was. captain in the Black Hawk War. Peter Mercer and his wife were laid to rest, side by side, in the old cemetery near, Petersburg, Ohio. Jacob Mercer, his brother, was born in 1752, at Chester, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the "Chester Blues," having enlisted in that company to fight against the yoke of England. John Mercer, a younger brother of Peter and Jacob Mercer, was born in 1754, and was also a soldier of the Revolution, being a member of the "Chester Blues." He married Margaret Wurtman, of Frederick, Maryland, in 1772. Peter Mercer, Jr., son of John, was born in 1782, on March 16th, and was married to Nancy Newcomer, who was born the same year. He was major under General Heinman in the War of 1812, was Soon afterward breveted brigadier general and took part in the Black Hawk War. He and Israel Warner were among the first legislators of Ohio and were largely instrumental in creating Columbiana County. John Mercer, another son of John Mercer and the great-grandfather of our subject, was born in 1777 and married Katherine Shrivels. She died in 1843 and he in 1849 and both are buried in Butler County. Pennsylvania. It was their daughter, Elizabeth, who married Adam Hoon, whose grandson is the subject of of this biography. S. M. Hoon showed an independent, industrious spirit, even in early boyhood and one of his first ventures was to engage as water-boy on the New Castle & Beaver Valley Railroad. now known as the E. & P. Railroad, where he AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 779 remained for two or three years. When he left the roads’ service he became driver of a mule team on the canal and Still later hired out as cook on the steamboat "Monitor." plying between Pittsburg and the iron works of the Shenango Valley. His education having been neglected in his childhood, he now set about to gain a schooling, which he saw would be of great advantage to him in almost any work in life and he applied himself to study and then entered the Pennsylvania State Normal School at Edinboro, Pennsylvania. working and saving his money to pay his way. During the panic of 1873 he was thrown out of work and lost what money he had saved so that he had to start again at the foot of the hill. However, he was young and not easily discouraged and determined to go west and make his start there. He went to Missouri and engaged in a mercantile business. Here again misfortune overtook him and he was burned out and left with only the clothes on his back, penniless and among strangers with snow covering the ground to the depth of 10 inches. Fortune had not entirely deserted him, for he found a friend who advanced him $50 with which to begin anew. With this capital he opened a lunch stand and in a year, was able to repay the loan and had $1,000 saved. In company with several other young men, he started on a tour of the Western States, visiting the different tribes of Indians and becoming conversant with their manners and customs and at last found himself in Ottumwa, Iowa, his sole capital being represented by 25 cents in "shin plaster." He was not long in securing a position as brakeman on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad and was later promoted to conductor of a freight train, holding this position until the great labor troubles of 1877, when he gave up the job and returned to his native State. In 1878 he moved to East Palestine and began work in the mines. beginning with the pick and working up to the superintendency and ownership. He is a member of the Hoon Coal Company. which was organized in 1902. Its mine is located in the southeastern part of the township on the line dividing Unity and Middleton townships. The output of the mine is about 40 tons per day of good, domestic coal. In addition to hi mining interests, Mr. Hoon owns a drug store in East Palestine which he purchased in 1901 and which is managed by his son Wilbur. He is a director of the First National Bank, of East Palestine, and was one of the first to become a member of the East Palestine Building & Loan Association. On December 26, 1880, Mr. Hoon was joined in marriage with Mary Ann Lawton, whose parents, John and Mary Ann Lawton, came from England from the same county in which Mr. Hoon's grandmother was born. To this union five children have been born, viz : Merl, born December 19, 1881, deceased, June 21, 1882 ; Wilbur, born April 1, 1884, now the manager of his father's drug store; Walter, born June 5, 1886, who is employed at the Hoon coal mine; Samuel, born November 8, 1888 : and Omer. born October 2, 1889, deceased April 3, 1890. In 1878 Mr. Hoon became a member of the "East Palestine Grays," at that time known as Company D. l0th Reg., Ohio National Guard and later as Company E. Eighth Ohio and was promoted to the captaincy in April, 1887. He was in command of the company during the encampment April 27, 1889, and also at the Washington centennial celebration held in New York City, May 2, 1889. Mr. Hoon has a membership in the following orders : East Palestine Lodge, No. 417. F. & A. M.; Lisbon Chapter, No. 92, R. A. M. ; Salem Commandery, No. 42, K. T. ; Omega Council, No. 44, R. & S. M. ; Salem Lodge. No. 305, B. P. O. E. ; Protected Home Circle, Home Lodge, No. 222, K. of P. ; Tent No. 70, K. O. T. M. : Welcome Lodge, No. 729, I. O. O. F.; and The Homeless 26, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. JAMES SAMUEL HARGREAVES. a leading florist of East Liverpool, who also has charge of the packing department of the pottery plant of The Cartwright Brothers Company, was born at Hanley, Staffordshire, England, January 21, 1857, and is a son of Samuel and Alice (Brookes) Hargreaves. 780 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Samuel Hargreaves was born in Derbyshire, England, December 12, 1834, and was a son of James Hargreaves, also a native of Derbyshire. The latter was a contractor at the well-known Etruria mines, at Hanley, now belonging to the estate of the Earl of Granville. He was a man of authority and had 500 men in his employ. An accident at the mines caused his death in 1868, at the age of 67 years. Samuel Hargreaves learned the trade of pottery packer, which he followed in England until 1873, when he came to America. Locating in East Liverpool, he was employed by Cartwright Brothers in their packing department. He continued to work in their pottery until 1895 when he became permanently injured in the knee and since then has been located on a farm on Beaver Creek in St. Clair township. He married Alice Brookes, a daughter of John Brookes. She died in 1880, aged 39 years &leaving our Subject her only child. Like many other children of the neighborhood where James S. Hargreaves was born, he had absolutely no educational opportunities. He was only a lad of eight years when he was put to work in a pottery, the dreary round of the day's duties with its small wage and unsanitary surroundings at that time making up the sum of existence. We can only surmise his future had his father's interests not led the family to come to America, where one of the first gifts to childhood and youth is education, for then he was 16 years old and could neither read nor write. Here he found work and also the chance to improve his mind and while his days were spent at the Cartwright pottery, his evenings were passed in study, a part of the time having an instructor, but frequently plodding along alone. Thus he educated himself and one can not be in his presence long without realizing that he is a man of broad. general information and excellent business capacity. He remained with Cartwright Brothers until 1880 when the death of his mother broke up the little family circle and he then went to New Cumberland. West Virginia, where he was employed at his trade as packer in the Chelsea potteries. After 16 months he went to Pughstown, where he remained until October, 1882, and then returned to East Liverpool, purchasing his present property on Pennsylvania avenue. His tastes had always inclined him to the culture of flowers and after acquiring this property he decided to start into a small greenhouse business, building his first house for that purpose. He succeeded so well that he now has about 5,000 feet of glass and handles all kinds of potted plants and cut flowers, making a specialty, however, of roses. These exquisite flowers he has in profusion and he says that he has never been able to buy as fine roses as he can produce himself. He has a large trade in set pieces for funerals and sometimes the demands of the business are so large that he is obliged to purchase from outside growers, his own large greenhouses being taxed to their full capacity. For the past 12 years he has also had charge of the packing department of the pottery plant of The Cartwright Brothers Company. Mr. Hargreaves married Lucy Shepard, a native of Brown County, Ohio, and 10 of their 11 children survive. viz : Edwin V., Allen J., E. Samuel. Alice May, Albert S., Lucy B., Sarah. Catherine, Pansy and Marcella. Bessie Fay was killed by being run over by a street car. The family belong to the Second Presbyterian Church, in the East End. In politics Mr. Hargreaves is a Republican but has never cared for political office. He belongs to a number of fraternal orders, including the Royal Arcanum, Protected Home Circle. Pan American Court, No. 127. Tribe of Ben Hur of which he is captain : and Penova Lodge. I. 0. 0. F. FRANKLIN HARRIS, whose fine home and well-cultivated farm are situated in section 24. Butler township, is one of the most highly esteemed citizens of his locality. He is also a survivor of the great Civil War, in which he took an important part as a loyal and faithful soldier. Mr. Harris was born in Butler township, Columbiana County, Ohio. August 18, 1839, and is a son of Benjamin and Hannah (Miller) Harris. AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 781 Isaiah Harris, the grandfather of our subject. came to Columbiana County from North Carolina, in 1804, a son of Enoch Harris. who entered a. large tract of land. Enoch Harris left 80 acres to each of his children and our subject owns a portion of the original tract. Benjamin Harris lived in Butler township all his life. He was a man of versatile talents, a competent millwright, building many of the grist-mills in this part of Ohio. a, carpenter and a blacksmith and he was enough of a shoemaker to fashion shoes for his family. He left an estate of 100 acres. In politics he was a Republican. He was a member of the Society of Friends. He married Hannah Miller, daughter of David and Sarah Miller. She was born and died in Columbiana County and was the mother of seven children: Clarkson, deceased: Malinda, of Butler township: Franklin, of this sketch : Albert. a member of the 19th Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf., who died in the Civil War : Rachel Ann, deceased : David, of Butler township : Sarah E., of this township : Alvina (Mrs. Alvina Yates), of Iowa: and Leonard. deceased. Our subject had scarcely advanced into manhood when the Civil War broke over the land and among the first to answer the call for defenders of the old flag was this farmer boy. In July. 1861. he enlisted in Compdny G. 104th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. under Col. Samuel Riley and Capt. Ezra Coppock. The regiment was Sent to Lexington, Ky., crossed to Covington and there had its first taste of war in a slight skirmish, then returned to Lexington and wintered. Our subject was there taken sick and spent most of the winter in a hospital and in the spring was sent to a convalescent camp. When it was learned that he was a competent carpenter. haying inherited much of his father's mechanical skill, he was transferred to the carpenter corps. Here he assisted in pitching tents and worked for the government for a year and then took charge of the commissary department which he conducted until he was honorably discharged in the fall of 1863, after a service of three years. After Mr. Harris returned home, he secured a position in assisting in the construction of the Buckeye Engine Works at Salem and after this he learned the pattern-maker's trade and worked for this firm for 25 years. These combined terms of honorable service, aggregating 28 years, speak for themselves as to our subject's efficiency and to his sterling character. To be a good soldier a man must be faithful, loyal, willing and brave and these qualities are no less prominent in the employee who is retained by one firm for a quarter of a century. Mr, Harris finally relinquished his position with the Buckeye Engine Works, and rented a small farm and then bought his present farm of 120 acres in Section 24, Butler township, with 40 acres in Salem township. He has made many fine improvements here and among these is a handsome modern residence, which is very attractive and very comfortable. He, operates his farm as a dairy and has 5 head of milkers. —Jersey and Durham cattle. Mr. Harris was married on November 21, 1868, to Priscilla J. Hoopes. who was born in Butler township in 1849, and died here in 1908. She was a daughter of Robert and Sarah Hoopes. They had six children : Cora Berle, wife of George Green, of Alliance, Ohio; Ida Mary, wife of Samuel Farmer, of Salem township ; Leonard, of Butler township; Harvey, of Salem township; Bert F., operating the home farm ; and Ross, of Salem. Mr. Harris has always been a Republican in his political views. Formerly he took an active part in the local Grange. He belongs to Trescott Post, No. 10, G. A. R., of Salem. RICHARD L. EDMONSTON, who is the proprietor of the oldest and largest photographic studio in East Liverpool, and whose artistic ability is widely recognized, was born at Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, January 24, 1863, and is a son of Edwin Owens and Annie (Viers) Edmonston. On the paternal side our subject is of Scotch descent and of French on the maternal. Edwin Owens Edmonston was born at 782 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Rockville, Maryland. He assisted through early manhood on his father's farm and then carried on a mercantile business of his own for a number of years. Subsequently he resumed farming and, as he is remarkably well preserved in mental and physical strength, he is still able to continue agricultural pursuits although advanced in. years. He is a stanch Democrat and has filled almost all the local offices. He married a daughter of Samuel Clark Viers. She was born in Maryland, where she died in 1893, aged 54 years. She was a good Christian woman, a devoted member of the Baptist Church, to which religious body Mr. Edmonston has belonged for many years, having Served both as deacon and trustee. Richard L. Edmonston was the second of his parents' family of seven children, six of whom reached maturity, namely : Edwin Owens, Jr., deceased; Richard L.; Alice and Lillie, deceased ; and Cora and Louise, who live at home. The subject of this sketch remained under the parental roof until he was of age and then Served as assistant postmaster of Rockville for, two years, clerking in the meantime in the village grocery store. He became interested about this time in photography and his successful efforts soon placed him beyond the amateur class and led him to decide to make photography his life work. In 1889 Mr. Edmonston came to East Liverpool and established a studio in the First National Bank Building, where he remained for three years. He then moved into the Thompson Building, on the "Diamond," where he continued for six years. His rapidly increasing business and added equipment required larger quarters and in 1900 Mr. Edmonston purchased the property on Fourth street, where he now has his finely appointed studio and where he makes his residence. He gives employment to about eight workmen and the finished work of his studio ranks with any in the State. Mr. Edmonston married Sarah Roberts, daughter of Charles Roberts, of East Liverpool, and they have one son, Charles E. Mr. and Mrs. Edmonston are members of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Edmonston has always been identified with the Republican party, but has never consented to accept office. He has enjoyed the spectacle of the presidential inauguration and, with the exception of the last, has witnessed every one since attaining his majority. He is a well-known citizen who enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens both professionally and personally. WILLIAM CALEB DAVIDSON. formerly mayor of East Liverpool, and one of the leading business citizens, of the city, now conducting the largest shoe house in the city, is also well-known as one of the leading promoters of the East Liverpool Driving Association, of which he is one of the directors. Mr. Davidson was born in this city, October 16, 1861. and is a son of Abraham and Jane (Till) Davidson. The Davidson family came to Ohio from Pennsylvania in the person of William Davidson, the grandfather of our subject, who was an engineer on a river steamboat until within two years of his death, which occurred in middle age. Abraham Davidsons father of our subject, was born at East Liverpool, and is a son of William and Jane (Robbins) Davidson. His early educational opportunities were meager and while but a lad he commenced to accompany his father on the river and later spent four years on a river trading boat. From transporting on the water, he pursued the same business on land, entering into draying and later combined the two, establishing the first wharf-boat in East Liverpool. After some five years of satisfactory business alone, he entered into partnership with his father-in-law, Caleb Till, under the firm name of Till & Davidson in a grocery business, in which he continued until his death in 1893. He was prominent in Masonic circles, a member of Riddle Lodge. 315, F. & A. M., and of East Liverpool Chapter, No. 100, R. A. M., and belonged also to the Odd Fellows. Like his father before him, he was a stanch Democrat. The mother of our subject was born En- AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 783 gland and is a daughter of the late Caleb Till, also a native of England and one of the early settlers in East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson's family contained five sons and one daughter, the latter dying young. The Sons were: William C., of this sketch; Joseph M., deceased; George E., city Solicitor of East Liverpool ; Edwin L., of East Liverpool ; and Heber C., also of this city. Mrs. Davidson is a devoted member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and her late husband also belonged to this religious body. He is recalled as a man of sterling character, one who had much to contend with on account of early disadvantages. In 1864 he responded to the call for soldiers for the 100-day service and was a member of the 143rd Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf. William C. Davidson's life has been mainly passed in his native city where he was reared and educated, and where he has been more or less in the public eye for years. In his boyhood he entered the employ of the Adams Express Company and was the deliverer of the first free delivery package in the city. After three years with the company, he left in order to go into the grocery business with his father, with whom he remained three and a half years and then went into business for himself, opening a billiard hall which he operated for eight years. Mr. Davidson has always been an out spoken Republican. In 1902 he was elected mayor of East Liverpool, to which office he was reelected at the expiration of his first term. He served but one year of his second elective term, a change in the municipal law then going into effect. It is to his credit that during his three years of official life all his time was devoted to civic affairs, resulting in many reforms and the bringing about of many needed public improvements. After retiring from the mayor's chair, he opened up his present shoe business at No. 108 Fifth street, where he has proved himself one of the most capable of the city’s business men. He enjoys the reputation of carrying the largest and most complete shoe stock in the city. He has always been a lover, of fine horses and has been a prominent member and director of the East Liverpool Driving Association, an organization which has an enviable reputation all over the State. This association owns many tine pedigreed horses and Mr. Davidson, himself, is the fortunate possesser of one of the most noted trotters, which is featured as "Demon," 2 :26 1-4 at four years, with matinee record to wagon, 2 :12 1-2. Mr. Davidson married Mary P. Nath, a lady born at Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of William Nath, of that city. They have two bright, manly sons : J. William M. and Dale George. Mrs. Davidson is a devoted member of the Catholic Church, and Mr. Davidson is liberal in his contributions to this and other religious bodies. His fraternal connection is with the Knights of the Golden Eagle. JOHN R. STRATTON, a prominent and respected citizen of Leetonia, is a veteran of the Civil War and participated in many of its hardest fought battles. He was born in Salem township. Columbiana County, Ohio, May 15, 1842, and is a son of David and Susan (Betz) Stratton. Daniel Stratton was the first of our subject's ancestors to locate in Columbiana County, being one of the earliest settlers of the county. His son, John Stratton, grandfather of our subject, was probably a native of that county. David Stratton was born in Fairfield township, Columbiana County, Ohio, June 28, 1816, and followed farming all his life. He was very prominent in local politics, being a member of the Know-Nothing party. He at different times held numerous minor offices, serving a number of years as school trustee in section 16. He married Susan Betz, a daughter of George Betz. one of the pioneers of the county. John R. Stratton was reared on his father's, farm and received his educational training in the common schools of Salem township and the public schools of Lisbon. On August 7, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Company G. 104th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under Capt. Ezra Coppock, and was mustered in at Massillon, Ohio. The regiment left for Cincinnati, September 1, 1862, arriving the following day, and immedi- 784 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY ately crossed the river to Covington, Kentucky. It then crossed the Licking River and camped south of Newport for a few days. Returning to Covington, it engaged the forces of Kirby Smith, September 10-12, in which fighting five of the regiment were wounded. This was their first battle. The regiment next went to Lexington and waS drilled by a United States drill officer named Brown until about December 12th, when it was ordered to Richmond, Kentucky. While crossing the river en route, Mr. Stratton had his foot crushed and was taken to the field hospital at Richmond where the injured member was dressed by the regimental surgeon and his assistant. After remaining there two weeks, he returned to Lexington, his regiment having been ordered back to intercept Morgan. He was first taken to Hospital No. 5, where he remained one night. then was appointed clerk of Hospital No. 3. He remained until February 1, 1863, when he reported to his regiment at Frankfort, Kentucky, which on February 22nd was ordered back to Lexington, marching through slush and Snow a distance of 35 miles. The regiment then went to Camp Nelson, Crab Orchard, Mount Vernon and Stanford, Kentucky, being at the latter place when Morgan made his raid in Columbiana County. In the fall of 1863, when the army started for Tennessee. Mr. Stratton was left at Crab Orchard on account of poor health. He remained there two weeks without any apparent benefit and then applied for and secured permission to rejoin his regiment. With two companions he started for Cumberland Gap. They had a long hard walk and slept one night on the side of a mountain, without fire or covering, and the next morning at 8 o’clock arrived at their destination only to find the regiment had left for Knoxville— distant 60 miles—just one hour previously. Mr. Stratton and his companions immediately followed, traveling through a country which was exceedingly hostile to them. At the Holston River they stopped at a tavern for lodging and breakfast then proceeded on to Knoxville where Mr. Stratton participated in the siege of that city and its attendant skirmishes. For four weeks the regiment lived on bread made of bran until the Siege was raised. Mr. Stratton was detailed sergeant of the division of provost guards in October, and remained in that city until the spring of 1864, when the army was reorganized for the Georgia campaign. Mr. Stratton was about to rejoin his regiment when he met the surgeon of his regiment, who sent him to the hospital, saying he was too ill to do field service. He was on duty at the hospital for two weeks. when he was obliged to take to his bed. Upon his recovery he was detailed as ward master, but only served five days in that capacity when he was appointed private secretary to General Wythe, surgeon general of Sherman's army. He Served four weeks when he was placed in the general clerk's department of the hospital. his sole duty being to fill out furloughs. In May. 1864 he was himself furloughed for 30 days. Leaving Knoxville on a Sunday morning, he arrived at his home in Columbiana County the following Wednesday, making the trip in a box car. He was married while at home, then returned to Knoxville just before his furlough expired, staying there over night. He then followed his regiment and joined it at Marietta, Georgia, thereafter serving in the engagements of the Georgia campaign. After the battles around Atlanta, he was sent back to Tennessee, his regiment having an engagement lasting five days and nights at Columbia. The 104th Ohio next participated in the terrible battle at Franklin, after which it took part in the engagement and Siege of Nashville, where during a two days fight Hood's army was annihilated. The regiment then began its journey to Washington, D. C.. and proceeded thence to Fort Fisher, North Carolina, by water. Being caught in a storm off Cape Hatteras. it was lost one week at sea. The 104th Ohio reached Fort Fisher after its fall, then went to Wilmington where it captured the city, and then took Goldsboro and Raleigh, The regiment was at the latter place when news of the surrender of General Lee reached it, and it was detailed to receive the surrender of Johnston's army at Greensboro. Shortly afterward orders were received to return North, our subject reached home on June 29, 1865. AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 785 Mr. Stratton reached home on June 29, 1865, in time to help with the harvesting on his wife's farm, and also on his father's farm. He then moved upon a farm in Stark County, where he also taught school for a time. In 1869 he returned to Salem township, Columbiana County, where he taught School Some terms, followed farming and occasionally engaged at his trade of carpenter. In 1894 he moved to the town of Leetonia, where he has since followed his trade with uninterrupted success. He has always been a public-spirited man and has worked for the best interests of his community. He has taken an active interest in politics and was identified with the labor reform movement in 1872. He has served as a member of the City Council of Leetonia. He is commander of Burnside Post, No. 137, G. A. R., of Leetonia ; a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Leetonia and the encampment of that order at Salem. On June 9, 1864, Mr. Stratton was joined in marriage with Maria A. Newhouse. who was born in Salem township, Columbiana County. Ohio, and is a daughter of William Newhouse, who had four sons and a step-son in the Union Army during the Civil War. This union is blessed with four children, namely of Freeport, Pennsylvania ; Alva M., of Youngstown. Ohio: Amanda, wife of Emory Marshall. of Weeping, Water, Nebraska : and Addie M., wife of John Smith, of Leetonia. JONAS M. FELGER, one of the well- known residents of Fairfield township. who owns a fine, productive farm of 80 acres in section 2, was born at New Springfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, September 2, 1863, and is a Son of George and Caroline Felger. The father of Mr. Felger was born in Ohio, in 1830 and the mother in Germany, in 1827. She came to America a child of six years, in an old sailing vessel, which required almost a whole year to make the voyage. She died at New Springfield, Ohio, in 1902, aged 75 years. Our subject is the youngest of the family of six children, namely : Henry, deceased; Theodore and J. P., of New Springfield ; Hattie,. wife of H. Buffinger, of New Springfield; Allen of Poland, Ohio; and Jonas M. Jonas M. Felger was educated in the public schools of New Springfield and after taking a commercial course in the Iron City Business College, when 20 years old, in 1883, he entered into the employ of the firm of George Felger & Sons, as bookkeeper for the Bending Manufacturing Company, at New Springfield, Ohio, of which he subsequently became a member. In 1893 he rented a farm near Poland, Ohio, and in 1894. he bought his present farm, which then contained 100 acres. He retained 80 acres of the property and has carried on extensive farming. That he had made a success he proves by pointing to a yield of 65 bushels of oats to an acre on a 10 acre tract. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Felger deserves a paragraph by itself. He has installed a steam heating plant and can both heat and light his residence by gas, the gas being produced on his own farm, having a gas-well 727 feet deep, while all the conveniences found in a fine city home are here. What is a little. remarkable is that all the plumbing in connection with the steam piping is his own handiwork. The home, formerly belonged to George Copeland. a pioneer, but it would scarcely be recognized since Mr. Felger has put in $1,200 worth of improvements. Not only, is it probably the most convenient residence in the county. but it is one of the handsomest, the interior woodwork of four rooms and the staircase being of beautifully polished curly maple. It is needless to say that the interior furnishings but serve to complete a handsome, convenient, comfortable home. He enjoys the conveniences of rural free delivery of mail and county telephone. in addition to other advantages. The location of the residence, some too rods south of the main highway. make it a pleasure to the eve of every wayfarer. Mr. Felger organized the creamery which later became the Co-Operative Company, in which he is one of the directors, the president being Peter Smith and the secretary, W. C. Rummell. 786 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY On August 6, 1885, Mr. Felger was married to Lillian C. Marks, of near Petersburg, Mahoning County. Ohio, who is a daughter of Christian and Caroline ( Rukenbrod) Marks. both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Felger has two brothers and one sister, the latter. residing with her. Mr. and Mrs. Felger have one son, L. M., now a young man of 18 years. The family belong to the Evangelical Church at New Springfield. Politically our subject is a Republican. He is a man of local prominence and is one of the five members of the township School Board. PHILIP TRIEM, deceased, was one of the well-known business men and public-spirited citizens of Salem for many years. He was a native of Ohio, born in Stark County, February 27, 1837, and was the youngest of the two children born to his parents. The father, Peter Triem. was a German by birth and a farmer by occupation. Philip Triem was reared and educated in Summit County, Ohio. In 1862 he engaged in the hardware business at Salem. and continued in business on Main street in this city until the time of his death, July 25, 1873, with the exception of the period during which he was loyally serving his country in the blue uniform of a United States soldier. He was a member of Company B. 104th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf. He is honored at Salem by the Philip Triem Camp, Sons of Veterans. In May, 1858, Mr. Triem was united in marriage with Harriet, Hartong, who is a daughter of Samuel Hartong, a Substantial farmer of Summit County. Ohio. The five children of this union were: Dennis F.. a member of the important business firm of Triem & Murphy, who was a partner of the late Charles H. Murphy, a sketch of whom will be found in this volume: Daniel W., who has been traint master on the Pennsylvania system since 1880: Charles E.: Anna W.: and William E.. who has been connected with the Post Office Department at Washington. D. C.. for the past six years. Dennis F. and Anna W. Triem resides with Mrs. Triem in the beautiful home at No. 355 Lincoln avenue. For many years the late Philip Triem took a prominent part in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was Sunday-school superintendent for many years and not only set an example to the young but inspired their love and confidence. He contributed liberally to the various avenues through which the church carries on its benevolent work. The family also belong to this religious body. While not a very active politician, Mr. Triem rejoiced in the success of the Republican party, conscientiously supporting its candidates. He was both a Mason and Odd Fellow and members of both organizations accompanied his remains to their last resting place in West Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio. His quiet, unostentatious life was lived in the pursuit of high ideals and he is remembered as one of the estimable men of Salem, whose business integrity was never, questioned or his personal conduct criticized. JOHN KAMINSKY, proprietor of the "Kaminsky Stock Farm." a tract of 75 acres in section 24. Butler township, is one of the enterprising and successful agriculturists and stock- raisers of his locality. He was born in Wells township, Jefferson County, Ohio, and is a son of Columbus D. and Elizabeth (Waters) Kaminsky. The grandparents of Mr. Kaminsky emigrated from Germany and both died shortly after reaching the United States. They had three children, viz. : Luther. who settled in Iowa Louisa, who married in Iowa and Columbus D., who was born on a steamboat on the Ohio River, and was named in honor of the capitol of the State. He grew to he a prominent and wealthy man. speculating profitably in grain and stock and subsequently becoming the president of the Smithfield Bank. of Jefferson County. He owned a large body of land in that county, some 640 acres and was considered one of the leading capitalists. He AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 787 died in 1890, aged 74 years. He married Elizabeth Waters, who was born in Maryland and came to Ohio when young. Her father. Dr. Waters. was formerly a slave-owning land holder, and was also a survivor of the War of 1812. The children of Columbus D. And Elizabeth (Waters) Kaminsky were: Mary Virginia. who resides in New Mexico: Sophia Isabella, of Brittain, Ohio ; John, the subject of this sketch: Charles E.. deceased: and Mrs. Louisa Hoyle, who died in New Mexico. Mr. Kaminsky came to his present farm in 1891 and has always conducted it as a first-class stock farm. He keeps 15 pure-bred Jerseys, which either are registered or are eligible for registration. and supplies the Winona Creamery with milk. He has under his management two valuable stallions—"Hamlet." No. 43.140 and "Lucifer." No. 1517—which are owned by the Salem Horse Breeder’s Association. They were imported for the association by the Lafayette Importing Company, of Indiana. at a cost of $2,000 each. "Hamlet." a Percheron Stallion, weighing 1,900 pounds. has taken first premium at every fair at which he has been shown. The German coach stallion "Lucifer." by "Matador." is a government-bred horse and comes of the best stock in the German government stables. Mr. Kaminsky carries on some farming, but his main business is in stock. When he came to his present. finely developed farm, its appearance was very different to that presented; now especially since the erection of his substantial residence and his fine barn, 60 by 44 feet. which was completed in 1903. His wife owns an excellent farm of 59 acres adjacent to Mr. Kaminsky's. Mr. Kaminsky has been thrice married, and his children, two born to the first marriage and four to the second are: Mrs. Cora Harris, of Butler township: Mary A., at home; Columbus D.. assistant shipping clerk at the nail-mill at Salem: Edna V., a teacher ; and John Leroy and Charles William. who live at home. In 1893 Mr. Kaminsky was married to Mrs. Mary ( Warren) Newhouse, of Columbiana County. Her father was John Warren. a native of England, who came to this country when a boy. For the past 30 years Mr. Kaminsky has been active in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is a class leader at Winona, formerly at Salem. HOWARD E. MOON, proprietor of the hay, grain and feed business of H. E. Moon & Company, at East Liverpool. was born at Fredericktown, Columbiana County, Ohio, September 9, 1871. and is son of Andrew J. and Mary A. (Hickman) Moon. The father of Mr. Moon was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, March 2, 1840, from which city he came in boyhood with his parents to Sprucevale, Columbiana County. Ohio. He learned the trade of stone-mason. which he followed until 1880 when he removed to Fredericktown and established himself in a general mercantile business in partnership with a Mr. Baxter. under the firm name of Moon & Baxter. This continued until 1885, when Mr. Moon sold his interest to Mr. Baxter and came to East Liverpool, where he bought the feed store of J. D. West. At a later date he sold this business to L. J. McGlue and then bought the old established business, in the same line of John M. Hamilton. This he continued until February 1, 1903, when he sold it to our subject, who had grown up in the business with, him. Our subject. Howard E. Moon, conducted the business under his own name until Charles W. Fraser became a partner, when the firm name was changed to H. E. Moon & Company. On February 15, 1904, Mr. Moon purchased his partner's interest but still continues the former style. This is the oldest established business in this line in the city. Mr. Moon carries a full line of hay. straw, feed, seeds and poultry supplies. He is recognized as an enterprising and honorable business man and one of the city’s first-class citizens. Mr. Moon married Cora B. Anthony, of Bridgeport, Ohio, and they have two children, viz : Pauline E. and Alma C. Mrs. Moon is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Moon is affiliated with the 788 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Republican party and he served as a member of the City Council from May 1, 1903, until May 1, 1904. He belongs to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of which he is past Councillor. J. MILTON ARBUTHNOT, president of Arbuthnot & Brothers, practical plumbers, gas, steam and hot water fitting, a leading firm of East Liverpool, was born in Marshall County, Virginia (now West Virginia), February 17, 1858. and is a son of Samuel and Jane (McCracken) Arbuthnot. The father of Mr. Arbuthnot was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where he learned the trade of cabinetmaking and then moved to what is now West Virginia. During the Civil War he fought for a time in the Union Army. Later he engaged in farming and, when the war came to a close, removed to Wheeling, where he died shortly after of cholera. He married Jane McCracken, who Still Survives. She was born February 22, 1827, in Marshall County, Virginia (now West Virginia), and is a daughter of John McCracken, who was born in Ireland. Five children were born to this marriage, namely : Mary Jane, a resident of St. Clairsville, Ohio ; J. Milton, of this sketch ; William S. our subject's partner ; Isaac N., who resides with his mother on the homestead farm ; and Samuel K., who is pastor of the Goff Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church at Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mr. Arbuthnot was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a trustee. His widow is now connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. J. Milton Arbuthnot was a lad of about seven years when his father died. After completing the common school course in the Wheeling schools he learned the plumbing business and remained not only through his apprenticeship with Thompson & Hibbard. but for 20 years was one of the firm's trusted and reliable workmen. At length Mr. Arbuthnot concluded to engage in business for himself and on May 22, 1886, came to East Liverpool in Search of a good opening. For about two years he worked here as a journeyman and then entered into partnership with George Crowe, under the firm name of Arbuthnot & Crowe. This lasted two years when William S. Arbuthnot purchased the Crowe interest and in 1895 the brothers took out articles of incorporation. The capital invested at first was very Small but the business has been developed until now it is the largest of its kind in the city. Both partners are practical workmen and they keep two other skilled men constantly busy. Mr. Arbuthnot has a very pleasant home here and an affectionate family circle. He married Alice V. Long; who is a daughter of Benjamin J. Long, of East Liverpool. They have six children, namely : Earl B., James Edgar, Laura B., Harold B., Alice R. and Rachel B. Both Mr. and Mrs. Arbuthnot are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In political sentiment, Mr. Arbuthnot, like his late father, is a Republican. Fraternally he belongs to the Royal Arcanum. As a reliable business man he is held in the highest esteem. He takes an interest in promoting the city's welfare without demanding any public recognition of his services. HOMER W. THOMPSON, M. D., specialist in the treatment of the eye, ear, nose and throat, located at Salem, is one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Columbiana County. He was born in Salem, Ohio, December 8, 1859, and is a son of Joseph W. and Hannah A. (Leach) Thompson. Joseph W. Thompson was one of a family of two children born to his parents, Farlin and Pleasant (Reeder) Thompson. the former of whom was born in Virginia, where he was both blacksmith and farmer. Joseph W. Thompson was born in Virginia. December 23, 1833, and came to Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1851. Soon after coming he became connected with the Buckeye Engine Company in the capacity of mechanical engineer and continued with the company until 1895. when he retired. He still own an interest in the business. Mr. Thomp- PAGE - 789 - BLANK PAGE - 790 - PICTURE OF HENRY GREENWOOD AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 791 son is a man of inventive genius and for many years the fruits of his ingenuity were devoted to the Buckeye Engine Company. Many of his patented inventions are still their exclusive property. His wife, who was a daughter of James W. Leach, died in March, 1883, leaving two children : Homer W., and Leora M., who is a successful teacher and who resides with her father at No. 469 McKinley ave. Homer W. Thompson was reared and educated at Salem and was here prepared for entrance to the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati. where he was graduated in 1885. In 1900 he was also graduated at the Medical Institute of Philadelphia. For five years he engaged in general practice at Salem and then decided to give his entire attention to those diseases which interested him most. In this special line he has built up a large practice and has established a reputation which extends far beyond Salem. His well-appointed offices are conveniently located at No. 23 East Main street. Dr. Thompson was married April 12, 1900, to Cora Owens who iw a daughter of William Owens. a leading citizen of Beloit, Ohio. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Dr. Thompson is a Stanch Republican. His fraternal connection is with the Elks. HENRY GREENWOOD. one of East Liverpool's, prominent business citizens, proprietor of the Spring Water Brewery. - which is located on the south side of Sheridan street, was born at Oldham, Lancashire, England, May 1, 1837, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Taylor) Greenwood. The father of Mr. Greenwood was born at Oldham, Lancashire, and worked in the cotton mills and as a weaver until 1868, when he came to America and located at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He died there, at the home of his daughter, in 1870, aged 62 years. He married Mary Taylor, who was born in Derbyshire, England, but was reared by relatives at Oldham She died in 1863, at Oldham. They had a family of 10 children, nine of whom grew to maturity, namely : Mary, widow of Daniel Briley, of Oldham, England; Betty, wife of James Anderton, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; William, who died in England; John, deceased; Henry, of this sketch; Nancy, who died aged 22 years; Joseph, of Oldham, England; Thomas, who died at East Liverpool; and Edwin, deceased. The parents of Mr. Greenwood were members of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Our subject was only 10 years old when he went to work in the cotton mills in England and he followed the weaving trade for 15 years before coming to America. In 1862 he came to America and located at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and there learned the brewing business with his brother-in-law, James Anderton, working in the latter's brewery until May, 1880. Then he entered into partnership with Samuel Timmins, under the firm name of Greenwood & Timmins, and they ran a business until May, 1885, when Mr. Greenwood sold his interest and came to East Liverpool, Ohio. At that time there was an open field here, no brewery being in operation. He built his present building, engaged actively in brewing and found an excellent market for his products. When he first started, he adopted the name of the Spring Water Brewery, all of the water used coming from a spring which bubbles up out of solid rock. Since July, 1903, the active cares of the business have been taken by Mr, Greenwood's sons. Its methods have continued the same; increased facilities have but added to the quality and healthfulness of the product. Mr. Greenwood married a lady born at Oldham, England, Martha Evans, daughter, of Daniel Evans. They had 13 children born to them, namely : Mary, wife of George Wyman, of New Castle, Pennsylvania; Elizabeth, wife of Elmer Freed, of Beaver Falls; Nancy, wife of William Williams, of East Liverpool; Martha, wife of Alfred Grocott, of Beaver Falls ; William; Sarah Alice, of Beaver Falls; Thomas; Edwin, deceased ; Joseph ; Helen, wife of William Nogles, of East Liverpool; and Betty and Lillie, who live at home. 792 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood and family belong to St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church. Mr. Greenwood is a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias his father in his lifetime also belonging to the former organization and to the Druids. Mr. Greenwood was formerly quite actively identified with the Democratic party, but for some years he has voted independently. His portrait accompanies this sketch. CHARLES H. MURPHY, deceased, formerly one of the prominent business men of Salem, junior member of the firm of Triem & Murphy, died at his father's residence, while on a visit at East Liverpool, September 29, 1903. Mr. Murphy was born April 16. 1863, at Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and was one of a family of eight children born to Thomas B. and Sarah (Coffin) Murphy. The father of Mr. Murphy removed to East Liverpool, Ohio, when our subject was but a child, and in this city Charles was reared and educated. His business training was secured in his father’s store, the latter being a large grocery merchant. At a later date he became chief Salesman for his brother, George C. Murphy, in the clothing business, but in the fall of 1894 he came to Salem. Here he formed a business partnership with Dennis F. Triem, and for the next nine years this firm met with much prosperity. His energy and enterprise were felt not only in his private business but were recognized factors in the advancement of the city’s interests, he being ever ready to further public movements for the general welfare. Although he died comparatively a young man. he had accumulated an ample fortune and gained a prominent place among the business men of his city. Mr. Murphy was married September 20, 1893, to Laura B. Morton, who is a daughter of the late George C. Morton, one of the pioneers of Columbiana County and an extensive property owner, who died July 16, 1900. Mrs. Murphy still survives with their three children : Thomas B., Susan Marie and Georg M. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church, to the support of which Mr. Murphy was a generous contributor during life. Although a business man rather than a politician, Mr. Murphy was interested in public affairs, performing every duty of a citizen and. casting his influence in favor of the Republican party. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and belonged to the Phoenix Club, of East Liverpool. DANIEL J. JOHNSTON. The leading men of Columbiana County are for the greater part those who have spent a lifetime here and were born and reared within the confines of the county and take a deep and abiding interest in her growth and general prosperity. Among them none is more deserving of special mention than the gentleman whose biography we have the pleasure of now putting before our readers. He was born on the farm of 144 acres in section 30, St. Clair township, upon which he still resides and is one-of the most successful farmers and stock-raisers in the community. Three generations of his ancestors, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, bore the name of John Johnston. His great-grandfather. John Johnston. came from Ireland about 140 years ago, only to meet his death at the hands of the redskins in 1781, near Greensburg, Pennsylvania. After the tragic death of his father, John Johnston, the second of the name and the grandfather of Daniel J., was bound out to a millwright and had a hard life. In 1809 he came to East Liverpool. Ohio, in a flatboat ; at this time, there were but a few cabins on the site of the present thriving city ; for several years he owned and operated a grist-mill, cated where the West End pottery is now situated. Later he bought land in St. Clair, Middleton and Liverpool townships and died in AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 793 1853 on the "Rock" farm, overlooking the Ohio River at Walker's. Dr. John Johnston ( the father of Daniel J.) and his brother, Dr. Joseph Johnston, moved to Iowa after graduating from a medical school and engaged in the practice of their profession for several years until they were stricken with a fever from which Joseph died. As soon as he was sufficiently recovered, Dr. John Johnston returned to Columbiana County and bought the farm upon which he regained his health and brought up his family. This was in 1839, from this date until his death in 1894, at the age of 76 years, he was engaged in farming. He married Sarah Croft, a daughter of John and Jane (Stevenson) Croft, the former a native of England and the latter of Madison township, this county. They had but two children.—Mary and Daniel J. Both children were given the advantage of college educations, the daughter graduating from Mount Union College. Mary married Rev. J. M. Keck, of Ashtabula County, Ohio, who is now president of Wesley Memorial College, Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. His ancestor, Henry Keck, came from Germany to America in 1732 and settled at Allentown, Pennsylvania. Henry Keck's grandson, Michael, came to Ohio in 1806 and settled in Springfield township. Columbiana County, now included in Mahoning County. In 1813 Daniel Keck son of Michael, bought a tract of virgin forest in Salem township. which is now owned by his grandson, Rev. J. M. Keck. Daniel J. Johnston is a graduate of Scio College, Harrison County, Ohio, class of 1883. As there was no one else to look after the farm, he returned home, giving up the desire for a professional life, and devoted himself to the duties before him. The advance made by him both in stock-raising and general farming shows that a college education is not necessarily wasted on one who follows agricultural pursuits. In 1890 Mr. Johnston married Eva Wilson, whose father, F. M. Wilson. is a retired farmer residing at Hartford City: Indiana. Their children are as follows : John R.. born in 1891 : Everett W., born in 1893 ; Edith, born in 1896 ; and Howard, born in 1903. They are liberal supporters of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which they are members. Mr. Johnston is a member of the college fraternity Delta Tau Delta. In politics he is a Republican. JOHN PATTERSON, deceased, who was a prosperous farmer of Washington township, was a most worthy member of one of the old and honorable families of Wayne township. He was born November 11, 1827, in Wayne township. near Bethel Church, an old log Structure, which was erected in 1825 on land donated by his grandfather, Thomas Patterson. After a long and useful lite, he passed away January 4, 1899. His parents were Thomas and Lydia ( Moncrief) Patterson. The Patterson family came originally from Ireland, Grandfather Thomas Patterson and family emigrating in 1801 and settling first in Washington County, Pennsylvania. In 1818 he removed his family and possessions to Wayne township, Columbiana County, where he entered land and cleared a good farm. In 1823 this land came into the possession of James Patterson who cleared and improved it, and the only deed that has ever been executed for this property is the one first made to Thomas Patterson. The mother of the late John Patterson was born near West Point, in Columbiana County, Ohio. She was married to Thomas Patterson on October 31, 1826. John Patterson grew up on his father’s farm and attended School at the Washington schoolhouse. At the outbreak of the Civil war, he offered his services to his country, enlisting as a private in Company A, 143 Reg., Ohio. Vol. Inf., and faithfully and loyally served out the term of his enlistment. On March 30, 1852, Mr. Patterson was united in marriage with Margaret Jane Hoge, who was born near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, May 22, 1818. She is a daughter of James and Jane (Gilmore) Hoge, the former of whom 794 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY was born near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, October 31, 1784, and died February 8, 1875, aged 90 years, three months and eight days. The latter was born near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1791, and died June 18, 1842, aged 51 years, one month and 12 days. It is related of this lady that after the family settled in this section, in 1829, she would keep the family in meat during the greater part of the time, shooting deer and squirrels in the forest. The eight children of James and Jane Hoge were: John, born March 11, 1811, deceased, April 21, 1832; Isabella, born May 5, 1812, deceased April 21, 1863 ; William, born May 20, 1814, deceased March 5, 1885 ; James, Jr., born April 15, 1816, deceased March 19. 1872 : Margaret J., widow of our subject ; Martha G., born June 25, 1820, who married John Phillis and died October 27, 1899, leaving three children,-James S., Margaret J. and Francis Sample, born October 5, 1824, deceased, November 12, 1893 ; and Rebecca, born April 14, 1826, who married James McCord and has had these children,-Sarah J., Armintha (deceased), Angeline. Mary, Lewis (deceased). and Roy. Sample Hoge, named above, was twice married. By his first wife he had one daughter, Ellen Jane, now deceased, who was the wife of Andrew Binsley. He married. second, Mary Ann Smith and had three children : James K.; Andrew L., deceased ; and John, deceased. Isabella, of the above named family married George Beard and reared two children : James H., deceased; and John W. The children of John Patterson and wife were : John M., born January 10, 1853, who married Ella Orin and lives in Yellow Creek township; Martha Jane. born August 13, 1854, who resides with her mother; James Hoge. born July 27, 1856, deceased August 10, 1859: Newell Gilmore, born December 20, 1859, who married Anna Brown, of Shelbina. Missouri, they reside at Portland, Oregon, and have three children, Mabel Hood ( born June 6, 1889), Wade Brown (born February 16. 1891), and Ray Newell (born August 15: 1895) ; and Julia Amelia. who was born July 12, 1864, and died July 14, 1864, while the father was in the Service of his country. Mr. Patterson was not a very active politician but he always performed the full duty of a good citizen. In early life he was a Democrat but later became a Republican. He was a man of sterling character and for years was a leading member of Bethel Church. His widow and family also belong to this congregation. Mr. Patterson was a man who was very highly esteemed by his neighbors who found him kind, obliging and just and his family relations were, always dominated by a firm spirit but gentle, heart. His widow and daughter, Martha Jane, continued to operate the farm in section 18, Washington township, which Mr. Patterson did so much to improve. It is located about, two miles from Salineville. BENNETT REYNOLDS LITTLE. deceased, who for a number of years was a business citizen and prominent resident of East Liverpool, was born at Steubenville. Ohio. January 13, 1845, and was a Son of James and Mary ( Reynolds) Little. James Little, father of our subject, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he learned the trade of gunsmith. After locating at Steubenville. Ohio, he manufactured guns in an establishment of his own. In 1847 he removed to Pittsburg and established a gun factory there which he conducted until 1860, when he removed to Smith’s Ferry. and became an oil producer. He was a most worthy man. successful in business, hospitable by nature and exemplary in life. He was one of the earliest members of the Sons of Temperance and was always an earnest supporter of the principles of this body. The last 15 years of his life were spent retired from business, making his home with our subject in East Liverpool. It was a pleasant custom for old friends to gather about him while he related stories of the earlier days, his reminiscences being vivid and his language entertaining. He died in 1893 at the age of 82 years. During his residence at Steubenville. he served in the City Council as he also did in Pittsburg. His AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 795 wife, Mary Reynolds, a daughter of Jacob Reynolds, died February 2; 1904, aged 86 The boyhood of our subject was spent in Pittsburg and his education was secured there. Until the removal of the family to Smith's Ferry, when he was 17 years old. he worked in sis father’s gun factory, and after that was associated with his father in oil production until 1863 when he went into oil refining on his own account. This business he continued until 1875, when he came to East Liverpool, where he went into the meat business, not being affiliated with any corporation but slaughtering his own cattle. Mr. Little drifted into the ice business, having his own ponds from which he harvested his crops of ice. He retired from business two years prior to his death, which took place April 13, 1898. Mr. Little was married December 8, 1864, to Elizabeth Blackmore Dawson, who was born on a farm near Ohioville, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1845, and is a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Dawson. The Dawson family is an old American one, the great-grandfather of Mrs. Little, Michael Dawson, being one of nine brothers to remove from Maryland and settle in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. They were pioneers there and acquired a large acreage of land, including the tract known as Island Run. which is of great value on account of the petroleum found thereon. George Dawson, Mrs. Little's grandfather. was born September 26, 1787, and was married April 23, 1811, to Mary Blackmore, who was born March 5, 1879. They lived for a number of years in fear of Indians and some members of the family had many hairbreadth escapes. Thomas Dawson, father of Mrs. Little, was born on the farm adjoining her own birthplace, December 29, 1815. He inherited land from his father and grandfather, including Island Run. He continued to farm until the discovery of oil on his land. It has been estimated that this discovery realized a fortune of $100,000 for him. For the last 28 years of his life he lived at Bellevue, Pennsylvania, where he died in 1894. Mrs. Little’s father and husband were both identified with the Republican party but neither ever cared for political honors. Mr. Little is survived by six of his children, namely: Frank B., of East Liverpool ; Mary; J. Percy; John G. ; George D. and Hazel B. In fraternal life he was connected with the 0. U. A. M. and the I. 0. R. M. For 38 years he was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which body Mrs. Little has been a member for 36 years. They contributed largely to the work of the church as well as to many of the leading charities of the city. MARTIN L. BATES, The death of Martin L. Bates, which occurred at his home in Salem. March 16, 1897, removed from this city an old business citizen of substance and character. Mr. Bates was born December 28, 1838, at Salem, Ohio, and was a son of Samuel and Meribah (Sheets) Bates. The father of Mr. Bates was one of the old and respected men of Salem, and was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, March 1, 1814. His family consisted of 13 children, nine of whom were our subject's brothers and sisters and the others were by a second marriage. Mr. Bates was reared and educated at Salem and in young manhood he learned the trade of carriage-making. For a few years he worked in the construction of carriages as journeyman and later engaged in making guards for mowers and reapers for three different firms. Subsequently he embarked in the shoe business and for a quarter of a century carried it on in the same location, his store being one of the old landmarks of the city. In legitimate business he amassed a moderate fortune, of which he made good use being liberal to the poor and a consistent supporter of the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Of this religious body he was not a member but for nine years he was connected with the church choir. Mr. Bates left behind him the record of a blameless life and a name which was always associated with industry and integrity. Mr. Bates is survived by his widow, who 796 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY was formerly Letitia J. Griffith, a daughter of the late Samuel Griffith, at one time a flour manufacturer on an extensive scale in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Bates resides in a beautiful home at No. 302 Lincoln avenue, Salem. She is prominent in church and charitable work and has a wide circle of personal friends. H. D. RYMER, D. D. S., a popular dental surgeon of Salem, whose well appointed offices are located at No. 13 1/2 Broadway, has been established in this city since the spring of 1899. He was born at Harrisville, West Virginia, September 12, 1877, and is a son of Dr. illiam and Agnes (Law) Rymer. Dr. William Rymer, and his wife still reside at Harrisville where he has been a medical practitioner for the past 42 years. He is one of the leading citizens of the place and is a stanch supporter of the Republican party. Dr. William Rymer's father was born in Germany but spent the greater part of his life in America, at Middleton, Ohio. The maternal grandparents were natives of West Virginia who subsequently settled at Greeley, Colorado, where the grandfather died aged 90 years and his wife aged 92 years. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of a family of six children, the others being : Ella, wife of Benjamin Ayers, of Harrisville: Mollie, wife of Morton Purport; Anna. wife of A. W. Wells, of Harrisville: William M.. a practicing physician at Glenville. West Virginia; and Horace M., a physician of Harrisville. Dr. Rymer completed the common and high school courses in his native place at the age of 18 years and then entered the Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery, where he continued a student until he finished the prescribed course and was graduated in April, 1899. Since then he has been in practice at Salem. Dr. Rymer married Ella Huff, who was born in Germany, and they have two children : Virginia and Nelson. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Like his father he is identified with the Republican party. He has many pleasant social connections in Salem and also belongs to numerous professional bodies.   WALTER SHEETS, an estimable resident of Unity township, has a well-appointed farm in Section 27. He has a comfortable home. with beautiful lawn and trees, and from its elevated position he has a fine view of the surrounding country in every direction. Mr. Sheets has followed farming with success and is also well known as crier of sales, a vocation which his father also followed many years. Mr. Sheets was born in Unity township. Columbiana County, Ohio, February 27, 1863, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Piper) Sheets, and grandson of Samuel and Mary ( Hartsow) Sheets. Samuel Sheets crossed the mountains from the East and in 1802 settled in Unity township. Columbiana County. Ohio, where Jacob Strohecker’s farm is located. in section 23, one mile west of East Palestine. He died about the year 1844, and his wife. in 1886. They were parents of nine children, all but two of whom grew to maturity. There are two of these children living to-day : Thomas: and Margaret. wife of Elijah Early, of East Palestine. Thomas Sheets was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 22, 1825, and has lived here almost all his life. He began working as a farm hand at an early day and has largely helped in clearing and developing the country. He located upon the farm now occupied by his son, Albert, in section 28, Unity township, in 1861, and lived thereon until 1898. The farm had a log house and log barn upon it, and these he replaced with fine buildings, making it one of the best improved properties in are township: He conducted a sawmill on the place for some years, where the gates of the Fair Grounds now stand in East Palestine. but this was washed down stream during high water and he never rebuilt. His brother, Benjamin Sheets, was a marble-cutter and erected most of the old tombstones used in Mechanics- AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS -797 burg (now East Palestine) and when a flood came in August, 1864, lost everything. In 1898, Thomas Sheets bought a tract of 23 acres in section 27, Unity township, where he now lives. He has increased his holdings to 87 acres and has a very fine farm. He has always been a man of good business ability and judgment and as a crier of public sales became widely known throughout the county. He is a man with a keen sense of humor and is a pleasing story-teller, taking especial delight in relating experiences of the time when O'Connor kept tavern where Meek's Hotel now Stands and when there were six houses and the old Presbyterian Church where East Palestine now stands. Thomas Sheets was united in marriage with Mary Piper, who was born in the old brick house that stood one block south of the present site of the East Palestine Pottery, in the old town of Mechanicsburg, in February, 1828. She is a daughter of James and Margaret (McCalla) Piper, who were married in Pennsylvania, and thereafter settled in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, which had been named by Mrs. Piper's father, Thomas McCalla, who died there in 1861. Thomas Sheets and his wife became parents of five children, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are : Mary Jane, deceased, who was the wife of Henry Bacon : James L., a resident of California, who married Catherine Justison and has two daughters and one son,—Nettie, Ida and George ; and Walter and Albert, who are twins. Albert, twin brother of our subject, lives on the old family homestead in section 28, Unity township. He married Cora Chamberlin. a daughter. of Simon Chamberlin, of Middleton township, and they have one child,—Mabel. Walter Sheets attended the district schools of his home community and worked on the farm at home until his marriage, when he settled in East Palestine. He served three years as engineer of the city electric light plant, has followed farming successfully and is a crier of public sales. In 1900 he located on his present farm of 25 3/4 acres in section 27, Unity township. It is known as the "Hillside Farm," being located on an elevation of land, and is a model country home in every respect. This has been brought about by the efforts of Mr. Sheets and his wife, who have converted a patch of brush land into a beautiful place. On December 24, 1884, Walter Sheets was united in marriage with Orpha Baker, a daughter of William and Tacy Jane (Morgan) Baker. Her paternal grandparents settled in Columbiana County at an early date. William Baker owned a fine farm in section 31, Unity township, and there lived until he died as the result of an accident on March 6, 1885, aged 64 years and four months. His wife survived him until September, 1892. He was a deacon and treasurer of the Disciples Church for many years. Five children blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, as follows : Effie. wife of Scott Ripley, of Colorado: Orpha, wife of our subject ; Noble, who married Florence Terrell and lives on the old home place in section 31; Morgan, who married Alice Schooly ; and Moss, who married Ella Taylor and lives in Evansville, Indiana. Walter Sheets and his estimable wife are parents of three children, namely : Raymond, Ross and Ethel. They have many friends throughout the county and delight in showing hospitality at their home. Fraternally our subject belongs to the Protected Home Circle. JOHN W. McGARVEY, one of the prosperous farmers of Yellow Creek township, where he owns a fine farm of 232 acres in section 23, was born in Wayne township, Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1863. He is a son of Joseph and Jane (Williams) McGarvey. Joseph McGarvey was born near Wilmington, Delaware, a son of James McGarvey, who died in that State. Joseph came to Columbiana County with his widowed mother. He has always followed an agricultural life and now lives retired at Calcutta. in his 86th year. His wife died in 1884, aged 63 years, leaving these children : James, of Madison township ; Elizabeth. wife of William Green, living near Calcutta : Sarah, wife of James Conlin ; George 798 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY W., of Jefferson County; and John W., of this sketch. John W. McGarvey was reared in Yellow Creek township and was educated in the district Schools. He has worked as a farmer and stock-raiser and also as a coal dealer, for a fine coal mine is located on his property. It is estimated that the vein underlying his property is one of the finest yet discovered in the locality. As it lies near the surface, the cost of mining it is very small. Mr. McGarvey married Martha Campbell, who died August 15, 1901. She left no issue. A part of the present farm which Mr. McGarvey owns she had inherited from her maternal grandfather, James Martin, whose father had entered the land. In politics Mr. McGarvey is identified with the Republican party but takes only a good citizen's interest in public affairs. He is one of the elders in the Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church. JOSEPH C. LANNIN. Among the wel-known and highly respected citizens of Perry township, is Joseph C. Lannin, who owns a well-kept farm of 65 acres Situated in section 25, on the Ellsworth road, within a mile and a half of the city of Salem. Mr. Lannin was born in the South of Ireland. March 17. 1839, and is the only child born to hii parents. Nathaniel and Dora (Woods) Lannin. Our subjects young mother died when he was only six weeks old. Work for laborers was scarce in his native locality in those days and the father, after marrying again. left the babe in the care of the stepmother and crossed the ocean, hoping soon to be able to send for his family. He secured work on the Fort Wayne Railroad then in course of construction east of Salem, Ohio and as soon as he was able sent for his wife and little son. The latter was 100 small to notice any of the incidents of the voyage but can remember the home which his parents established in Northern New York. The cares of life and probably children of her own, caused the stepmother to disregard the needs of the child of her husband's first marriage and he was only six years old when he was taken into the family of Arthur Hayden, of Salem, Ohio, where he remained a number of years. Changes came about and he later became a member of the family of Chalkley Harris, with whom he had a home until his marriage. Mr. Lannin was eager to secure a good education and attended school whenever he was able to do so and succeeded in taking a partial course at Mount Union College. Subsequently he went to Lisbon where he managed to work his way and in the meantime to secure sufficient education to procure him a teacher's certificate. For 23 years he continued to teach in Columbiana County. first in the district schools but later in the Salem schools, during this time making a reputation as a careful, reliable and successful educator. In the meantime he had learned the carpenter's trade and worked at it at intervals for about 15 years. Three years after his marriage he bought a portion of his present farm, and after clearing and improving it. bought the remainder. Together with his estimable wife he has converted this into one of the best farms and most attractive homes on the Ellsworth road. The fine brick dwelling with its well-kept lawn and substantial barns and other buildings show conclusively the thrift which here abounds. On November 10, 1864, Mr. Lannin was united in marriage with Hannah M. Stratton, who was born in Perry township, Columbiana County, Ohio, April 18, 1844, and is a daughter of James and Eliza Stratton, old pioneers. They have two children : Carrie S., who is the wife of William Fawcett, a neighboring farmer ; and Elizabeth M., who is the wife of John Pow. Mr. Lannin retired from active business about three years ago. For more than 25 years he operated his farm as a dairy farm, being, the oldest dairyman in his locality, but now the farm is operated by his son-in-law. In his political sentiments Mr. Lannin has been a Democrat since the second election of Abraham Lincoln, for whom he voted. He has held a number of the local offices, has been judge