CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 565 THOMAS CARROLL HOOVER, M. D. (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) Dr. Thomas Carroll Hoover, professor of surgery in Starling Medical College and a successful practitioner in Columbus since 1876, was born in Barnesville, Belmont county, Ohio, in August, 1849. His father. Isaac Hoover, was a native of Pennsylvania and in his boyhood days came to Ohio with his father, Jacob Hoover, who located in Steubenville, Jefferson county. Jacob Hoover was a miller by trade, following that pursuit in Jefferson county, and subsequent to his death Isaac Hoover removed to Belmont county. In preparation for a professional career he studied medicine in St. Clairsville with Dr. Thomas Carroll, afterward professor of obstetrics in the Miami Medical College. Locating for practice in Barnesville, Ohio, Dr. Isaac Hoover there remained in active connection with the profession until 1868, when he went to Bellaire, where he continued in practice until 1877. In 566 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS that year he came to Columbus, where died January 19, 1879, at the age of seventy-four years. He was a capable physician, who held to high ideals in his profession and was greatly respected as a citizen. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Sarah Ann Riggs, was a native of Maryland. In taking up the personal history of Dr. Thomas C. Hoover we present to our readers the record of one who is well known and highly respected as a man and as a physician. He was educated in the public schools of Barnesville, Ohio, and in the academy there and began the study of medicine under the direction of his father. He also attended lectures in the Starling Medical College in 1868 and 1869 and was graduated from that institution with the class of 1873. He then joined his father in active practice in Bellaire, Ohio, and in April, 1876, came to Columbus, where he has since remained. He enjoys to the fullest extent the confidence and respect of his professional brethren because of his close conformity to a high standard of professional ethics, while the excellent results which 'have attended him in his daily round of duties show that he is most careful in diagnosis and accurate in his application of remedial agencies. He keeps in touch with the advanced thought of the profession through his membership in the Academy of Medicine of Columbus, the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He was assistant surgeon in St. Francis hospital from 1876 until 1885 and since that time has been its surgeon. He is also well known in educational circles, having in 1876 been appointed lecturer on minor surgery in Starling Medical College, in 1881 became lecturer on surgical anatomy and operative surgery and in 1883 was advanced to the professorship of the same subjects. continuing thus as one of the leading educators in Starling-Ohio Medical College until 1908. He is also a trustee of the Starling-Ohio Medical College and his ability as an educator has contributed in large measure to the success of the institution. In 1876 Dr. Hoover was married to Miss Carrie W. Brown, a daughter of John W. Brown, of Columbus. He belongs to Goodale Lodge, A. F. & A. M., to the chapter and commandery and to the Scottish Rite of Masons. For a third of a century connected with the medical fraternity of this city. he has made steady progress in a. profession where advancement depends entirely upon individual merit. JOHN W. LILLEY. John W. Lilley, for many years a factor in the industrial activities of Columbus, throughout his career made a record that was characterized by unfaltering industry and unavailable integrity. His work was always characterized by progressiveness and the same spirit of advancement marked his devotion to the city and its welfare. Born in Ripley, Brown county, Ohio, on the 14th of March, 1836, he was a. son of Samuel Doak and Sarah Ellis (Tweed) Lilley, whose family numbered four daughters, while John W. Lilley was the only son. In the paternal line he was descended from a family established in CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 567 America during the early colonial days. His great-grandfather served as ensign in the war of the Revolution and was colonel in the war of 1812. The mother's family were distinguished people and her father's brother was also a supporter of American interests in the second war with Great Britain. Samuel Doak Lilley was both a contracting carpenter and farmer and thus provided for the support of his wife and children. John W. Lilley pursued his education in the private schools of his native county and in the public schools of Columbus. He was a resident of the capital city for more than a half century and for many years was closely associated with its business development and public interests. After leaving school he learned the trade of bookbinding with his uncle, M. C. Lilley, and later became a partner in the firm of Siebert & Lilley, blank-book manufacturers and publishers. This business, established on a small scale, was constantly developed along safe financial lines and the trade grew to large proportions, so that the business was numbered among the leading industrial concerns of the city. In all his relations with his employes Mr. Lilley was just and they recognized that fidelity and capability on their part meant promotion when opportunity offered; in his relations with his fellowmen he. was straightforward and reliable, and the name of the house became a .synonym in Columbus for commercial integrity and was recognized as one of the largest establishments of its kind. On the 24th of October, 1860, in the Second Presbyterian church in Columbus, was celebrated the marriage of John W. Lilley and Rachael Christine Cloud, a. daughter of Colonel Enoch Cloud, who served his country with honor in the war of 1812, rendering distinguished service at Frenchtown, where the British were driven out. He was one of a party invited to dine with General de LaFayette, when on his last visit to this country in 1825, at a reception tendered him at Elkton, Maryland. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Lilley were six children who are still living: Charles Samuel; Walter S.: Flora Evelyn, wife of Harry Pratt; Bertha, wife of Howard Edward Wentz; Mabel who is engaged in teaching; Alice Mary, wife of Raymond J. Burns, a son of detective William J. Burns; and John W., Jr., deceased. The death of the husband and father occurred July 17, 1901, and was the occasion of uniform regret throughout Columbus, for all of his business associates and his social acquaintances entertained for him the warmest regard and respect. He was republican in his political views and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. At one time he was a member of the State Fensibles. one of the historic military organizations of the city composed of many of its most prominent citizens. He belonged to the Second Presbyterian church and his entire life was in harmony with its principles. During his residence in Columbus be took the deepest interests in public affairs and felt that all matters of citizenship should receive the earnest attention of every public-spirited American man. He gave his cooperation to many movements for the public good and his influence was always on the side of right, justice and truth, but while Columbus found him a valued citizen, his associates a trustworthy friend, his best traits of character were reserved for his 568 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS own family and fireside. Those who met him at his own home found him is genial, courteous host, while as husband and father he regarded no personal sacrifice too great if it would enhance the happiness and promote the interests of his family. CONRAD BORN. Conrad Born is now living retired, but the extent of his business interests in former years made him an active representative of industrial life in Columbus and brought to him the success which now supplies him with all the com forts and many of the luxuries which make life worth living. Columbus numbers him among her native Sons, his birth having here re occurred September 21, 1844. His father, Conrad Born, Sr., came from Herxheim Germany in 1837 and made his way to Utica, New York, while later he became a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, and afterward of Circleville. this state, but while Columbus was still in the period of villagehood he arrived here, reaching this city in 1840. Its business enterprises were comparatively few and there was little promise of rapid development. Establishing a butcher shop. he continued in that line of business until he opened a brewery, becoming the founder of the business later conducted, by the subject of this review. The mother of our subject bore then maiden name of Mary Ann Rickly. She was a native of Switzerland and a sister of the late Samuel S. Rickly. In their family were eight children, of whom three reached adult age: Mary Ann, now the wife of George Hoster; Jacob, who died in 1877; and Conrad. The last named, reared under the parental roof. pursued hi, education in the public schools, which he attended until he became his father's associate, in business. The father had in 1859 established a .small brewery on Front street and began brewing beer on a limited scale. Conrad Born, Jr.. was his active assistant until 1860, when be went to Cincinnati and secured a position in the Moerlein brewery, where he continued for two years. He then left that business and spent one year in St. Louis and a similar period in Chicago, after which he returned and entered into partnership with his father in the manufacture of keg beer. This was about 1870. They increased the business each year thereafter until they had one of the best equipped breweries in the country, conducting business on an extensive scale, their plant having a capacity of one hundred thousand barrels. Nine and a half acres of ground were purchased, railroad switches were built. and thus the brewery was brought into direct communication with the trunk lines, affording excellent shipping facilities. About eighty men were employed in the manufacturing department, and a fine stable was built for the accommodation of one hundred horses. Thus the business was successfully conducted year after year and brought an excellent financial return on the investment, but in 1904 the Born brewing interests were consolidated with those of other breweries of the city, and since that time Mr. Born has not, been active in business. . He was, PAGE 569 - PICTURE OF CONRAD BORN PAGE 570 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 571 however, one of the first directors of the Ohio National Bank, continuing in that position since 1888. As he has prospered he has made judicious investments in realty and this, with his other financial interests, now receives his supervision, while otherwise he is retired from active business life. He and his wife and son, however, are large stockholders of the C. Moerlein Brewing Company, of Cincinnati, and other invested interests bring them an equally gratifying financial return. Mr. Born was married to Miss Lena Moerlein, of Cincinnati, in June, 1869. She was a daughter of Christian Moerlein and by her marriage has become the mother of one son, C. Christian, who is now vice president of the Columbus Brewing Company, also of the Malleable Iron Company and a director of the Hayden-Clinton National Bank. Mr. Born erected a residence at No. 671 South High street, in 1901-02, and it is today one of the finest homes in the city. He is a member of St. John's church and was a liberal contributor towards the erection of the house of worship. He belongs to the Columbus Club, is president of the Wyandotte Club and at the time of the twenty-seventh annual outing of the club he was the only survivor of the seventeen original members. He also belonged to the Olentangy Club and is president of the Ohio Crab Lake Sportsmen's Club. In his fraternal relations he is a. Mason and has attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish R'te. He also holds membership with the Elks, the Red Men and the Odd Fellows, and gives his political allegiance to the democracy. He is today one of the best known residents of Columbus, and in his business career has attained notable success, constantly advancing his commercial and manufacturing interests until he became one of the wealthy residents of the city. In all of his transactions he has been strictly reliable, basing his actions upon the rules which govern unfaltering diligence and unswerving integrity. Year by year through his careful control of his enterprises and his investments he worked his way upward along financial lines, and in recent years has had leisure to enjoy the fruits of his former toil and all of the pleasures and advantage which wealth can bring. PETER SCHILLE Among those who were once active factors in the business life of Columbus but whose labors have been ended in death, was Peter Schille, who for some years engaged in the manufacture of soda. and mineral waters here. . The city had scarcely emerged from villagehood when he took up his abode within its borders, arriving here in 1847. He was then a. lad of ten years, his birth having occurred in Case Castle, France, on the 3d of October, 1837, his parents being Frederick and Eva. Margaret (Reeb) Schille, both of whom were natives of France. They came to America in 1847 and at once made their way to Columbus, settling here when the city gave comparatively little promise of industrial or commercial enterprise. Frederick Schille took up his abode on what is now South Front street and there conducted a. gen- 572 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS eral gardening business for many years, or until he retired from business life with a comfortable competence saved from his earnings. Both he and his wife spent their remaining days in the capital city, his death occurring when he was seventy-four years of age. After the death of his first wife, he married Rosa Anthony, who survived him. There were no children by the second marriage. Peter Schille, largely reared in Columbus, pursued his education in the public schools, and in his youth and early manhood he assisted his father in gardening, being thus engaged up to the time of his marriage. It was in this city that he wedded Miss Sophia Green, a native of Columbus and a daughter of Andrew and Sophia (Lichti) Green, the former a native of Germany and the latter of France. Her father was only a child when his parents came to America, settling in Crawford county, Ohio. Andrew Green there engaged in farming, securing a good tract of land, which he brought under a high state of cultivation. Year by Year he continued his farm work until a substantial income rewarded his labors and he then retired and removed to Columbus. where he spent his remaining days. Following his death Mrs. Green made her home with her daughter Mrs. Schille and here died in 1897, at the age of seventy-five years. Andrew Green was a brother of General John Green. who won his title by service in the Union army and who died in January, 1909. at Boise City, Idaho, aged eighty-three years. Mr. and Mrs. Schille became the parents of nine children: of whole six are now living. Frank H., who is prominent in business circles, is engaged in the manufacture of soda. and mineral waters, continuing the business founded by his father. He married Miss Anna Hagner and they reside at 220 Kendall place. Mrs. O. A. Constans now makes her home in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, her husband being general freight went for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Alice is a well known artist, her paintings having won prizes in both this country and in Europe, where she spend her summers pursuing the study of art. During the winter seasons she resides in this city with her mother and teaches art. She is prominent in the social circles of this city. Mrs. Albert W. Dorbert also makes her home in this city. where Mr. Dorbert is engaged in the insurance business. Mrs. John M. Bobb is a resident of Columbus. Her husband is general manager of the wholesale grocery firm of Bobb & Sons. Clara, the other member of the family, married Howard P. Walling. who is secretary of the Wyandotte Milling &Mining Company of Idaho Springs. The deceased members of the family are Edward. William and Clara. all of whom died young. Following his marriage Mr. Schille engaged in gardening on his own account in Columbus for a few years and then turned his attention to the retail grocery business in the old Metropolitan building, where he engaged in business for two years. He then tool. up the manufacture of mineral waters in a small building and with its increase sought larger quarters and about. 1870 erected a commodious building at No. 121 East Main street. There he engaged in the manufacture of both soda and mineral waters throughout his remaining days. His business reached extensive and profitable proportions, becoming one of the important productive industries of the CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 573 city, and it is still carried on under the name of Peter Schille, with his son Frank H. Schille in charge. It is the largest manufacturing business of this kind in Columbus and they now have two places, one at 121 East Main street and the other from 307-317 Lazelle street. In all of his business affairs Mr. Schille displayed sound judgment and keen sagacity. He knew how best to use his time and opportunities, to introduce his goods to the market and always realized that satisfied patrons are the best advertisers. Mr. Schille gave his political allegiance to the democracy, but while he, always stanchly supported the party he never sought nor desired office. He held membership in the Trinity Lutheran church to which his family also belong, and his life was honorable and upright, in consistent harmony with his professions. He died December 24, 1886, after a residence of almost four decades in Columbus, and the fact that his warmest friend.; were those who knew him from his youth, indicated that his life was upright and worthy of the highest regard. Mrs. Schille owns an attractive residence at No. 1166 Bryden road. where she and her daughter now live, and in the community they, too. have many friends. EDWARD STANLEY CULVER. Edward Stanley Culver. secretary and treasurer of the Ralston Steel Car Company. has in a position of executive control demonstrated his ability to cope with intricate and involved business problems and bring them to successful solution. He has throughout his entire career displayed that unflagging energy which is the basis of all advancement and as his business powers have expanded with advancing years he has become recognized as a forceful factor in industrial and financial circles. He is yet a young man. his birth having occurred on the 11th of January, 1881, in Delaware county. Ohio. He represents one of the old families of that county, his great-grandparents having located there in the early part of the nineteenth century. The Culver, are of English lineage. the family having been founded in America in 1628, when representatives of the name settled at Dedham. Massachusetts. The grandfather, Sidney Culver, was born in Delaware county, Ohio, in 1821. and followed the occupation of farming as a life work. His son, Henry Stark Culver, father of our subject, was born in Delaware county, April 19, 1854, and became a lawyer of distinction. For some years he has been connected with the consular service of the United States, being now consul for this country at Queenstown, Ireland. He was previously well known in official circles in his native county, serving as prosecuting attorney and as mayor of the city in which he lived. He wedded Miss Mary D. Sprague, who was born in Salem. Oregon. on the 20th of May, 1856. a daughter of Franklin B. Sprague, who was a. miller by trade. He served as a. captain in the Oregon state troops and engaged in the Indian wars of that state about 1856. having become one of the pioneer residents of the Sunset. state. He was a son of Pardon Sprague, who served as major in the United 574 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS States army in the war of 1812. The Sprague family is of English descent, representatives of the name removing from Rhode Island to Delaware county, Ohio, during the pioneer epoch in the history of this state. Edward S. Culver in pursuing his education attended the public schools of his native county and the high school of Delaware while later he became a student in Huron College at London, Ontario. On leaving college in 1901 he came directly to Columbus and entered business life, later associating with the Ralston Steel Car Company. In the intervening eight years he has worked his way steadily upward until he is now secretary and treasurer of this company, which is one of tha most important industrial concerns of the city, its trade interests reaching out to various parts of the country, while the volume of business now enjoyed enables the house to furnish employment to a large force of workmen and thus contribute directly to the prosperity of the city. On the 3d of January, 1905, Mr. Culver was married to Miss Estelle Courtright, who was born in Carroll, Ohio, a daughter of Winfield Scott Courtright, a banker of Columbus, being president of the Union National Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Culver have two children, Edward Stanley, born in this city October 21, 1907, and Mary Elizabeth. The young couple are prominent socially and the hospitality of many of the best homes of the city is cordially accorded them. They hold membership in the Episcopal church and Mr. Culver ranks with the enterprising young business men whose friends have firm faith in a progressive future for him. DR. WILLIAM M. GANTZ. Dr. William M. Gantz, a successful practitioner of dentistry, who is now serving as mayor of Westerville, was born in Derby, Pickaway county, Ohio; July 5, 1875. His paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Gantz, removed from Washington county, Pennsylvania, to Franklin county, Ohio, at an early day, taking up their abode near Grove City. Theodore G. Gantz, the father of our subject, was born at Grove City, this county, and is now a resident of Delaware county. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Rebecca Dalby and who was a native of Harrisburg, Franklin county, passed away in Westerville, November 27, 1903, when seventy-four years of age. When nine years of age William M. Gantz accompanied his parents on their removal to Grove City, Franklin county, where he remained until 1891, when he came to Westerville. His boyhood days were spent on the farm and he attended successfully the district schools, the public schools of Grove City and the Westerville high school, of which he is a graduate. Subsequently he pursued a four years' course in Otterbein University and then entered the Ohio Medical University, being graduated from the dental department of that institution in 1902. Locating for practice at Worthington, he there remained for a year and a half and on the expiration of that period came to Westerville. which has since remained the scene of his activities. CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 575 Dentistry may be said to be almost unique among other occupations, as it is at once a profession, a trade and a business. Such being the case, it follows that in order to attain the highest success in it one must be thoroughly conversant with the theory of the art, must be expert with the many tools and appliances incidental to the practice of modern dentistry and must possess business qualifications adequate to dealing with the financial side of the profession. In all of these particulars Dr. Gantz is well qualified and therefore has attained prestige among the able representatives of the dentistry in Franklin county. On the 1st of September, 1906, Dr. Gantz was united in marriage to Miss. Mamie Groves, of Lafayette, Indiana, by whom he has one child, Alfreda Kathryn. In his political views he is a stanch republican and is prominent in the local ranks of the party. Since the 1st of January, 1908, he has served as mayor of Westerville and is giving a public-spirited and progressive administration. In Masonry he has attained high rank, being now past master of the Master Mason's lodge, past high priest of the chapter and a member of the council. He is likewise past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and is identified with the ladies' auxiliary of that fraternity as well as of the Masonic order. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he is serving as superintendent of the Sunday school. He is a lover of manly outdoor sports and for eight consecutive seasons played on the football teams of the high school, Otterbein University and the Ohio Medical University. His interests are wide and varied, showing a well rounded character, and the value of his service in community affairs is widely acknowledged, while the consensus of public opinion accords him prominence in his profession. JAMES S. BATTERSON. James S. Batterson, president of the Batterson Decorative Company of Columbus, was born in this city on the 28th of February, 1846. His father, Eli Batterson, a native of New Jersey, came to Columbus in the early '30s and followed the trade of carpentering. Subsequently he became engaged in the manufacture of pumps and was thus connected with business interests until the time of his retirement, when he purchased a place near Clintonville, where he spent his remaining days. A Baptist in religious faith, he was very prominent in church and Sunday school work and was a strong advocate of the temperance cause. When he was called to his final rest in 1894, at the age of eighty-four years, the county mourned the loss of one of its respected and worthy pioneer settlers. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Harriet Blauvelt and was born in New York, was of Dutch descent, Her demise occurred in 1899 when she had attained the age of eighty-four years. After acquiring his education in the schools of this city, James S. Batterson entered the quartermaster general's office, where he remained for a year and a half. Subsequently he became an employe of Randall, Ashton & 576 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS Company, a book and stationery firm. In the '70s, in association with E. O. Randall, he established the first wall paper business in Columbus and, owing to his excellent management and keen discrimination,. the enterprise proved a success from the beginning. The partnership was discontinued in 1888 and from that time until 1903 when the business was incorporated. Mr. Batterson was sole owner. He is the oldest representative of this branch of activity in Columbus and his long experience, combined with his executive ability and progressive spirit, has ever kept him among the foremost in his line of business. In 1872 Mr. Batterson was united in marriage to Miss Jane E. Jones. a native of Columbus and a daughter of William Jones, an old resident of this city. They have become the parents of eight children. all of whom still survive. One son, Clarence W., is associated with his father in business, being secretary and treasurer of the company. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Batterson has given his political allegiance to the republican party but has no desire for the honors nor emoluments of office, preferring to give his time and energies to his private business interests. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Baptist church, while fraternally he is connected with Magnolia Lodge. A. F. & A. M. and Ohio Chapter, R. A. M. Having always been a resident of Columbus, the fact that many of hiss best friends are those who have known him from his youth to the present time is an indication that his life in its various phases has been in harmony with upright principles and manly action. WILLIAM MONYPENY. There are found many men whose industry has won them success men who by their perseverance and diligence executed well defined plans which others have made-but the men who take the initiative are comparatively few. The vast majority do not see opportunity for the coordination of forces and the development of new and extensive and profitable enterprises and therefore must follow along paths which others have marked out. In William Monypeny, however, the initiative spirit was strong. He realized the possibility for the combination of forces, and wrought along the line of mammoth undertakings until his name became a synonym for business activity and prosperity in Columbus. He instituted many business concerns which have been elements in the city's growth, and in all of his relations to trade and commerce he stood as a man of unimpeachable business integrity, as well as enterprise. Mr. Monypeny was born in county Armagh, Ireland. October 10, 1829, a son of Charles and Sarah Monypeny. He came to America in 1848 when a young man of nineteen years, and at once entered the employ of John bugler. one of the pioneer millers, of Ohio, then conducting business at Milford, near Cincinnati. There Mr. Monypeny learned the miller's trade and afterward re- PAGE 577 - PICTURE WILLIAM MONYPENY PAGE 578 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 579 moved to Lockbourne, where he conducted a grain and distilling business. Thinking to find still broader opportunities for advancement in Columbus he came to this city in 1863, and for years was extensively connected with the grain trade, owning a warehouse on the west bank of the Scioto river just north of Broad street, on the site now occupied by the electric light plant. He was a man of indefatigable energy and of keen insight into business affairs, and he had the ability to bring into unified connections many different business elements He became connected with various leading business concerns of the city, in all of which his sound judgment and keen discrimination constituted factors in successful management. He became the vice president of the First National Bank, was later its president and largest stock raiser, and afterward became president of the Reorganized National Bank of Columbus. He likewise occupied the presidency of the Columbus Machine Company for many years, and was president of the Columbus Electric Light & Power Company. In the later years of his life he retired from active business, giving his supervision merely to his invested interests. At the time of his death he was the president of the Monypeny-Hammond Company, wholesale grocers, having been one of the original partners of the firm of Monypeny, Hammond & Company, which was organized in 1888. This business was incorporated in 1895, and from that time until his death Mr. Monypeny continued as its president. He was likewise a director of the Central Ohio Savings Bank. He formulated his plans carefully and carried them forward to successful completion. Not only did he contribute to the city's prosperity in commercial lines but also added much to its adornment in the erection of many of the finest business blocks here. In all that he did he manifested a progressiveness that was tempered by safe conservatism, and his sound judgment was indicated in the excellent results which attended his labors. On the 5th of February, 1854, Mr. Monypeny was married to Miss Maria Brunson, a daughter of William Brunson, a native of England, who became a resident of Ohio in the early days when there were no records here and when the work of development and upbuilding seemed scarcely begun. He settled in Clermont county, where he engaged in the milling business .His wife bore the maiden name of Maria Lake. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Monypeny, were born five children, of whom three are living. Charles, the eldest, born at Lockbourne in 1855. was educated in the high schools of Columbus and was engaged in the grain business until his death in 1881. He had been married in 1877 to Miss Ann Aiken. William Monypeny, the second son, wedded Miss McGrew, of Washington. D. C., and resides at home, managing his father's estate. Mrs. Sal Beckwith resides in New Hampshire. George B., who married Miss Margaret Babcock, of Columbus is now deceased. Perrin B., of the Monypeny-Hammond Company, wholesale grocers, married Miss Margaret Hickok of Columbus. The death of Mr. Monypeny occurred October 12, 1900, and the city lost one of its representative and honored citizens. He was modest and retiring in disposition, but those who knew, him best were impressed with his intense sincerity, his steadiness of purpose. his kindly spirit and warm heart. He did much for charity but in so doing followed the admonition, "Let not your left 580 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS hand know what your right hand doeth." His benevolent work was always free from any spirit of ostentation or display, and yet no man responded more freely or generously to the call of the poor and needy. He was especially interested in a home for the aged on East Broad street. He donated the ground for that institution and superintended the building of the home. Both he and his wife gave to it their helpful support, largely making it what it is today. Both Mr. and Mrs. Monypeny held membership in the Trinity Episcopal church and took an active interest in its work. His life was characterized by the true spirit of Christianity, recognizing the brotherhood of mankind and the obligations that the individual owes to those with whom he comes in contact. He read extensively and his fine library contained the works of the noted authors of ancient and modern times. He spent many of his most pleasant hours in the companionship of his books, and his mind was being continually enlarged and broadened by his study. A man whom to know was to respect and honor, he left the impress of his individuality upon the material development of the city, was prominent in its commercial and financial interests and labored for the good of his fellowmen in many ways. JOHN DUN. John Dun, who for many years was actively engaged in agricultural pursuits in Franklin county, is now living retired in a beautiful home in Columbus, merely giving supervision to his extensive landed and invested interests, from which he derives a gratifying annual income. Mr. Dun was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 7, 1835, a son of George W. and Louisa (Emery) Dun, the former a. native of Scotland and the latter of Philadelphia. The father emigrated to the new world when a young man of twenty-five years and made a location near Philadelphia, where he conducted a store. In 1838 he removed to Chillicothe, Ohio, and engaged in business there for many years, but the last years of his life were spent in retirement, his death occurring two miles from that city. His family numbered seven children but only four of the number now survive, namely: Mrs. Helen Smart, of Chillicothe, Ohio; John, of this review; George, a resident of Sabina, Ohio; and Mrs. Eugenia Blackford, a resident of Columbus. John Dun, the immediate subject of this review, received a common school education and remained under the parental roof until he had reached the age of twenty-four years, when, in 1859, he began farming on a tract of three hundred and ten acres near Dublin. He kept adding to his landed holdings from time to time until he now owns seven hundred acres. all well improved. He made his home on the farm and was actively engaged in its operation until 1904, in which year he took up his abode in Columbus in a beautiful home, which he erected. He still retains possession of his land, however, and the rental supplies him with a gratifying income. He is also the owner of two apartment buildings in Columbus, one of which is located on Oak street, while the other is situated on Main street. CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 581 Mr. Dun was married October 18, 1860, to Miss Mary E. Davis, who was born in Franklin county in 1842, a daughter of Samuel and Eliza (Sells) Davis. Her father was born in Ross county, this state, April 15, 1812, and came to Columbus when a lad of thirteen years. His father was a scout and was captured and held prisoner by the Indians for several weeks, but he eventually made his escape but was always held in the highest esteem by the savages from the fact of his shrewdness in escaping. The Davis family owned large tracts of land in Franklin county and were prominent among its early settlers. Both Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davis lived to advanced ages, the former passing away when he was eighty-seven years old, while the latter died at the age of eighty-three. Their family numbered twelve children but only five are now living, as follows: William, Charles and Lewis, all residents of Franklin county; Lucinda, the wife of William Garden, a resident of Sabina, Ohio; and Mrs. Dun. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Dun has been blessed with five children George W., John and Davis D., all of whom reside in Columbus; Mary, the wife of Ward B. Pearly, a resident of Montclair, New Jersey; and Charles, deceased. The mother is a member oŁ the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Dun has always supported the men and measures of democracy and has filled all the offices of his township and he has also served in the office of county road commissioner, doing all in his power toward the improvement of the public highways. He finds his greatest social enjoyment at his own fireside, where his wife and intimate friends know him to be a delightful companion. He has now passed the seventy-third milestone on life's journey and the rest which he is enjoying is well merited. His residence in Franklin county covers almost a half century and therefore few men have more intimate knowledge of its history or of events which have left their impress upon its annals. HARRY M. CLARK. From among the ranks of quiet, persevering, yet prominent citizens prominent on account of what he has done in commercial circles-there is no one more deserving of mention in a volume of this character than Harry M. Clark. He is today the vice president of the Clark, Davis & Poore Company, owning and conducting an extensive wholesale millinery establishment, and to this position he has worked his way steadily upward, his advancement coming to him as the recognition of his capability and well directed energy. Harry M. Clark was born January 22, 1863, in Belleville, Ohio. His paternal grandfather, Thomas Clark, was one of the pioneer settlers of Richland county, this state, and died in Mansfield at the age of seventy-one years. The father, Elijah Clark, was born November 9, 1810, in Washington county, Pennsylvania, and in 1817 became a resident of the Buckeye state. He was identified with the early development and progress of Ohio 582 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS and was for many years a merchant of Belleville. He served as postmaster under President Jackson and for four years was county recorder of Richland county, removing to Mansfield when elected to that office. His political service, his business enterprise and his social qualities all make him a citizen of worth, and his death, therefore, was the occasion of widespread regret when he passed away in 1877 at the age of sixty-seven years. In early manhood he wedded Margaret Robinson, who was born April 15, 1825, near Belleville, Ohio, her father having been one of the pioneer settlers of that locality. Her death occurred in 1895. Harry M. Clark was a public-school student in Mansfield, who, completing the work of the successive grades, was graduated from the high school. He also pursued a normal course and after completing his education he be came connected with the dry-goods business as a salesman in the store of Moses Black, with whom he remained for two years. On the expiration of that period he became an employe of J. H. Davis in the millinery business in Mansfield, and after a year came to Columbus in 1882 and entered the services of Souder &, Bright, predecessors of the Clark, Davis & Poore Company. In 1886 a change in partnership led to the adoption of the firm name of Souder, Bright & Brother, which was continued until 1894, after which the business was carried on under the name of J. L. Bright until 1899. In that year the wholesale department was purchased by Clark & Davis and G. T. Macauley and the firm name of The G. T. Macauley Company was assumed. Under that style they conducted the business for seven years, when the Clark, Davis & Poore Company was organized. The house is today the largest wholesale millinery establishment in central Ohio, and the business is growing rapidly, having already assumed extensive proportions. As the years have passed Mr. Clark has increased his business efficiency and enterprise through the careful performance of each day's duties that brings further strength and inspiration for the labors of the ensuing day. He possesses good executive ability and discrimination and is seldom if ever at fault in matters of business judgment. Aside from mercantile interests he is now secretary and treasurer of the Northern Hotel Company. On the 30th of June, 1885, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Emma F. Irwin, a daughter of Cyrus and Harriet Irwin, of Columbus. Mrs. Clark possesses marked literary taste and is well known as an elocutionist. She is also active in church work and in social circles. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Clark have been born the following children: Winfield S., twenty-three years of age, who is a high-school graduate and also a graduate of Kenyon College with the class of 1905, and who is engaged in business in Oklahoma; Russell E., twenty years of age, also engaged in Oklahoma : and Harriet M., who died at the age of seven years. The family residence at No. 1590 Neil avenue is one of the substantial homes of that locality. Mr. Clark is a member of the Board of Trade and is interested in the work which has been promulgated by that organization for the promotion and business advancement and activity in Columbus. He was for eleven years secretary and treasurer of Columbus Council, No. 1, of the United Commercial Travelers, and he belongs to the Magnolia Lodge of Masons. His CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 583 religious faith is indicated in his membership in the King Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, which his family also attend. Integrity, activity and energy have been the crowning points of his success and his connection with business interests here has been of decided advantage to Columbus as well as a source of individual profit. He has made an untarnished record and unspotted reputation as a business man and in all places and under all circumstances he is loyal to truth, honor and right, justly valuing his own self respect as infinitely more profitable than wealth, fame and position. E. C. MADDEN. Among her younger representatives of the legal fraternity in Columbus is numbered E. C. Madden who, however, has gained creditable success in the practice of law. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, and is a son of George . and Anna (McIlvaine) Madden, who are likewise natives of this state. The father has engaged in merchandising in Zanesville for many years, still making his home there. Reared in that city, Mr. Madden pursued his education in the public schools until he had mastered the work of the successive grades and became a high-school student. He was graduated from the Ohio State University in 1903 on the completion of a law course and he also pursued a course of mechanical engineering, winning his diploma from that department. In 1903 he was admitted to practice in the courts of Ohio and has since followed his profusion, gradually working his way upward in the difficult and arduous profession of the law where advancement depends entirely upon individual merit. He is a member of Phi Delta Phi. a legal fraternity. and is well known in social circles, having many warm friends in the capital city. ARCHIBALD H. HUSTON. Archibald H. Huston, president and general manager of the Buckeye Transfer & Storage Company, is a native of Zanesville, Ohio, and a son of Archibald M. Huston. He, too, was born in this state and became a prominent factor in business circles as a banker, railroad promoter and contractor. He built the Atlantic & Lake Erie, now the Toledo &- Ohio Central Railroad, from Bucyrus to Athens and was one of the early coal operators of the state, being the first to develop mining interests in Sunday Creek Valley, Moxahala district and in Muskingum county. In 1882 he removed to Columbus; where his death occurred. The family was of Scotch origin. the ancestors coming by way of the North of Ireland to America prior to the Revolutionary war. In both the paternal and maternal lines ancestors of our subject were participants in the struggle for independence. The early representatives of the Hus- 584 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS ton family were of the Presbyterian faith, but later they divided and the branch to which Archibald H. Huston belongs became Methodists. In the common schools of Zanesville Archibald H. Huston pursued his education through successive grades and in Columbus attended the high school, from which he was graduated in 1885, being honored with the presi dency of his class. He then entered the traffic department of the Star Union line, since amalgamated with the Pennsylvania lines, and in that connection was located at Fort Wayne, Indiana, from 1885 until 1891, and at Akron, Ohio, from the latter date until 1897. He was agent of the Union line and traffic department of the Pennsylvania lines, covering the competitive territory in northern Ohio. In 1897 he removed to Columbus, where until the fall of 1903 he acted in the same capacity with the Pennsylvania lines in charge of the competitive territory of southern Ohio and a part of West Virginia and Kentucky. He resigned, however, at the last-mentioned date in order to give his entire time to other enterprises, in which he had become interested. He has been instrumental in organizing and financing a number of different business concerns, including a Transfer & Storage Company at Fort Wayne, Indiana; a combination of grocery companies at the same place; the Ashland & Wooster Railroad Company; the Ohio Valley Furniture Company; the Buckeye Transfer & Storage Company, which he organized in 1902; and several other minor corporations. His activities have thus been of an important character, his fertility of resource enabling him to extend his efforts into various fields, while his labors have been attended with gratifying results, showing his capability in organization and management. He is a. firm believer in the future greatness of Columbus, giving proof of this belief in his investments in centrally located property. In this city, in 1887, Mr. Huston was married to Miss Julia Samuel, a daughter of Samuel Edmond Samuel, the first jobbing druggist of Columbus, now deceased. Mrs. Huston is deeply interested in charities and has done much important work in that connection. By her marriage she has become the mother of two children: Florence L. and Archibald C. As the years have passed Mr. Huston has become associated with various interests of a. public character that have been important factors in the growth and progress of the city, and has contributed either directly or indirectly to individual enterprise. He is a member of the Columbus Board of Trade, of the executive committee of the Ohio Shippers Association, the executive committee of the Columbus Traffic Bureau and is the first vice president of the Columbus Good Roads Federation. He is also chairman of the executive committee of the Columbus Vehicle Owners Association. In thorough sympathy with the beneficent spirit and purposes of Masonry, he is connected with various departments of the craft, including the Mount Vernon Commandery, K. T., while in the spring of 1908 he was president of the Scottish Rite class. In more specifically social lines he is connected with the Columbus Automobile Club, the Columbus Country Club and the Ohio Club. It was truly through his efforts that the Ohio Good Roads Federation was organized in January, 1909, his associate in this work being George W. Lattimer. To furthering the object of the organization he has given much time for the past CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 585 two years. He believes thoroughly in good roads and civic improvements, and his influence and efforts have been very effective in these lines. He is now chairman of a joint committee from the Columbus Board of Trade and the Columbus Traffic Bureau to investigate the advisability of building a belt line around Columbus, and doubtless their efforts will produce the desired results in the near future. His political allegiance is given to the republican party, where national issues are involved, but at local elections he casts an independent ballot. nor has he ever sought or desired political preferment. He is a lover of outdoor sports, especially hunting and horseback riding, and has made many trips for big game. Such, in brief, is the history of Mr. Huston. The distinctive office of biography. however, is not to give voice to a man's modest estimate of himself and his accomplishments, but rather to leave the perpetual record of establishing his position by the consensus of public opinion. Throughout Columbus Mr. Huston is spoken of in terms of admiration and respect. His life has been .so varied in its activity so honorable in its purposes and so far reaching and beneficial in its effects, that it has become an integral part of the history of the city and has also left an impress upon the annals of the state. In no sense a man in public life he has nevertheless exerted an immeasurable influence on the city of his residence through the promotion of business enterprises, through his devotion to the public good, and in social circles by reason of a charming personality and unfeigned cordiality. CLAYTON A. McCLEARY. Clayton A. McCleary. a successful lawyer of the Columbus bar, is making steady progression in a calling where advancement must depend entirely upon individual merit resulting from strong mentality and the ability to recognize the relation of cause and effect and to bring into a unified harmony facts which at first glance seem to have no connection. Mr. McCleary is a native of Harrisville. Ohio, born September 24, 1875, his parents being Clayton A. and Henrietta (Holmes) McCleary. His father was admitted to the bar, but never practiced to any extent, giving his attention and sympathies to dealing in livestock. He was also known in financial circles as one of the directors in a Cadiz (Ohio) bank. Clayton A. McCleary was but four years of age at the time of his father's death in 1879. He was reared on the old home farm and in early boyhood attended the district school, while later he pursued a course in Franklin Col lege, graduating in 1897, with the degree of P.H.M. He then took up the study of law in the Ohio State University and was graduated in 1900, with the degree of LL. B. In June of that year he was admitted to the bar and entered upon the practice of his profession in Columbus. spending one year in the office of his uncle, Colonel J. T. Holmes. On the completion of the New Hayden building in the spring of 1902 he became one of its first tenants; and has 586 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS since occupied the same office here, doing the arduous office work which must always precede the forceful presentation of a case in the courts. On the 3d of January, 1906, Mr. McCleary was married to Miss Maybell Crawford, a daughter of Mrs. Sarah M. Crawford, of Columbus. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are highly esteemed by many friends. Mr. McCleary is a member of the State Bar Association and enjoys the respect and good will of his professional brethren. He belongs to the various Masonic bodies, including the Columbus blue lodge, No. 30, and he has also taken the degree of the Scottish Rite. while with the Nobles of Aladdin Temple of the Mystic Shrine he has crossed the sands of the desert. Interested in politics, he is a member of the democratic county central committee and the county executive committee, and does all in his power to further the interests of the party which he supports. He is always fearless in defense of his honest convictions and his position, therefore, is an unequivocal one. All who know him respect him for his genuine worth, and his friends rejoice in the success that he has achieved as a member of the Columbus bar. JOSEPH STEVENSON RALSTON. Choosing at the outset of his career as a rule of life a maxim which contains essential elements of success, Joseph Stevenson Ralston has, in spite of the difficulties and obstacles which constantly bar the path of progress, made substantial advance in business, circles until he today occupies a prominent position as the president of the Ralston Steel Company. He is thus connected with one of the most important industries of the city, his course winning him the admiration of his contemporaries and the respect of his colleagues. Mr. Ralston, a native of Canada, is a son of Robert and Sarah (Springer) Ralston. The father, a broker, was born in Ballyshannon, Ireland, while the mother's birth occurred in Hamilton, Ontario. Representatives of the Springer family settled in Pennsylvania and Delaware in 1680, but at the time of the Revolutionary war the branch of the family to which Joseph Stevenson Ralston belongs migrated to Canada. In the public schools of Hamilton the subject of this review laid the foundation for his education, which was continued through study in the Rockwood Academy of Ontario. As an apprentice for a term of four years he sailed on the ship City of Calcutta of Glasgow, Scotland, and on the expiration of his term of indenture again took up his abode in Canada. Soon afterward, however, he secured a position in a lumber camp in Michigan, where he remained for a year, and during the succeeding year became a newspaper reporter. For several years he engaged in the real-estate business and during that period his ambitious nature found expression in his attendance at the night sessions of a law school. While he has not practiced law as a life work, his knowledge thereof has been of pronounced benefit to him in his later successful business career. Turning his attention to the car businesss his gradual progress has brought him to the position of president of the Ralston Steel Company. Early in life he adopted the axiom "Honesty. PAGE 587 - RALSTON STEEL CAR COMPANY PAGE 588 - PICTURE OF J. S. RALSTON CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS -589 sobriety and strict regard for one's word" as his rule of life. His close adherence to this constitutes one of the strongest elements in his substantial and creditable business development. His persistency and steadfastness of purpose, his thorough mastery of any task assigned him and his utilization of any opportunity as every forward step has brought him a broader outlook, are the qualities which have carried him into important relations with the industrial interests of the capital city. It is to the honest enterprise and lofty business ideals of men like Mr. Ralston that Columbus, in the past as well as in the present, owes its wonderful progress and the solid foundation upon which it today rests. At Caledonia, Ontario, Mr. Ralston was married to Miss Anna Mar of that village, whose father, a farmer still living in that locality, is descended directly from the historical Mar Family of Scotland, celebrated in both song and story. They have three children living: Florence A., Benjamin R. and Joseph V., while a fourth child is deceased. Upon attaining his majority Mr. Ralston became a. member of the Masonic fraternity, while his trend of religious faith and belief led him into the Methodist church, of which he has since been a member. His political views accord with the principles of democracy but he has never been an aspirant for office. In business circles he has held the highest esteem and receives the same warm regard from those who daily come more intimately in contact with him. THOMAS M. VARLEY. Thomas M. Varley, who has charge of the real-estate department of the Columbus Savings & Trust Company, is a prominent and respected representative of business interests in this city. He was born in Jackson county, Ohio, on the 26th of February, 1865, his parents being Michael and Julia (Kerrigan) Varley, both natives of County Mayo, Ireland. Emigrating to the United States when a. young man, the father assisted in the building of the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad about 1850, and in the development of the comparatively unsettled territory traversed by it. His demise occurred in Clay, Jackson county, Ohio, in 1870, at the comparatively early age of thirty-nine years. Thomas M. Varley attended the district schools of Jackson county and later the schools of Portsmouth and Circleville in the acquirement of an education, but, owing to the early death of his father; was compelled to earn his own livlihood when still very young. He was an ambitious, industrious boy, and these salient characteristics proved the basis of the splendid success which has since attended his efforts. He first went to work in a coal mine, but subsequently entered the office of the Jackson Standard in 1880. Commencing at the lowest rung of the ladder, he closely applied himself to his work and soon gained a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the newspaper business. After eight and a. half years he severed his connection with the Standard and 590 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS came to Columbus to fill a position in the office of the secretary of state, which he held during two administrations. He had charge of the publication of laws, indexing, proof reading, etc., and made a most creditable and highly commendable record, originating a time-saving method of indexing which has been much appreciated by lawyers and judges. He also had charge of a thorough verification of the Revised Statutes of Ohio, and introduced several original and practical ideas in connection with election laws. In 1902 he became identified with the Columbus Savings & Trust Company, taking charge of its real-estate department, in which position he has since been the capable and efficient incumbent. A man of excellent business ability and keen discrimination, his cooperation has been sought in the control and management of various concerns, and he is now vice president of the Columbian Printing & Publishing Company and a director in the Union Building & Savings Company. He likewise has extensive real-estate interests and is widely recognized as a most substantial, public-spirited and enterprising resident of Columbus. In 1894 Mr. Varley was united in marriage to Miss Agnes J. McNamar, a native of Newark. Ohio, by whom he has six living children: Mary, Antoinette, Katherine, Margaret, John and Alfred. One son, Joseph, passed away in infancy. Mr. Varley is a. member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, of which he was one of the organizers. In manner he is one of the most genial, affable and cordial of men, always having a hearty greeting and pleasant smile for those with whom he comes in contact, few men being so uniformly popular. EUGENE MORGAN. Eugene Morgan, secretary and attorney for the Humane Society of Columbus, brings to bear in the discharge of his duties excellent executive ability and forceful management, and added to this is a broad humanitarian spirit without which his attention and activities would never have been directed into this channel. Ohio numbers him among her native sons, his birth having occurred in Porterville, Morgan county, June 9, 1870. His parents were Samuel H. and Mary A. (Trout) Morgan, the former a. native of Fairfield county and the latter of Perry county, Ohio. Samuel H. Morgan was a carriage manufacturer and conducted that business for a number of years in Morgan county at a time when all of the work was done by hand.. Later he removed to Perry county and carried on business at New Lexington for a number of years, displaying much skill and mechanical ability in the, work which he did and which was executed in his shops. He is now living retired in Zanesville. The well-merited rest which has come to him is the direct result of his earnest efforts. Both the paternal and maternal ancestor of Eugene Morgan settled in Ohio in pioneer times. His grandfather, Daniel Morgan, was a pioneer of Morgan county and followed the shoemaker's trade for the support of his family. The maternal grandfather, George Trout, located in Perry county when it was almost an unbroken wilderness and there followed the occupation of farming. Both the paternal CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 591 grandparents and the maternal grandfather of Eugene Morgan were natives of Loudoun county, Virginia, and came to Ohio when quite young. Eugene Morgan was educated in the public schools of New Lexington and in the Ohio Normal University at Ada, thus seeking a thorough literary knowledge to serve as a foundation upon which to rear the superstructure of his professional bearing. He was graduated from the law department of the Ohio State University in the class of 1898, and in the meantime taught school for six years in Perry county, Ohio. For two years he taught the grade of Grammar A at New Lexington, and proved a capable instructor, imparting readily and clearly to others the knowledge that he had obtained. For four years he filled the office of deputy county treasurer of Perry county under Asbury Garlinger, and on the 11th of June, 1898, was admitted to the bar, entering upon active practice in Columbus the same year. He has always been alone in the work of the profession and early in his practice gave proof of his ability to cope with intricate legal problems. In December, 1905, Mr. Morgan was elected by the Humane Society to the position of secretary and attorney, which office he still holds, having been reelected three times by the society, and in addition he conducts a general law practice. On the 23d of December, 1903, Mr. Morgan was married to Miss Osee B. Johnson of Springfield, Ohio, and they reside at No. 89 North Ohio avenue. Mr. Morgan is a member of the Franklin County Bar Association, and in fraternal lines is connected with the Masons and the Maccabees. His political preference is indicated by his membership in the Buckeye Republican Club, and his religious. faith is shown in his connection with the Eastwood Congregational church. In hearty sympathy with the great work that is being done by the Humane Society, in the position of secretary he has carefully systematized its interests and as attorney is bringing to justice many of those who seem to have no knowledge of the law of human kindness. In his own life he has always endeavored to exemplify in his daily concourse with his fellowmen the principles of universal brotherhood. HARRY WESLEY LUM. Harry Wesley Lum, a well known and successful architect of Columbus, was born in this city on the 23d of August. 1866. His father, William Henry Lum, whose birth occurred December 28. 1840, .served in the Union army as a member of the Fifth Maryland Regiment, but wounds which he received in the battle of Antietam ended his career as a soldier. In 1864 he left Maryland and came to Columbus, being a prominent representative of business interests as a boot and shoe merchant for many years. In 1906 he retired from active life and has since enjoyed the fruits of his well-directed labor and enterprise in former years. He belongs to Wells Post. G. A. R., while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the First Methodist Episcopal church. His wife. who bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Smith, was born in Wales in 1844. and in 1855 accompanied her parents on their emigration to the new 592 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS world. She still survives and has the following children: William T., who is a window-screen manufacturer of Columbus; Charles N., a traveling salesman; and Harry Wesley, of this review. The last-named acquired his education in this city, being graduated from the high school in 1884. He then entered upon his apprenticeship as an architect in the office of J. W. Yost, with whom he remained for ten years. Subsequently he was connected with the firm of Yost & Packard for two years and was afterward with F. L. Packard for one year. The year 1900 witnessed his entrance into business circles on his own account, while two years later he formed a partnership with Mr. Stribling under the firm style of Stribling &. Lum. They are the architects of the residences of Foster Copeland, Frank Stallman and C. A. Armstrong, the Beggs building, the temporary postoffice, the Green-Joyce Company building, B'Nai Israel Temple and numerous other structures. Mr. Lum is a member of the Board of Trade, the Columbus Society of Architects, the American Society of Architects and an honorary member of the Builders' Exchange. His work as an architect has met with cordial and general appreciation, and he is widely recognized as a. most substantial and public-spirited resident of his native city. On the 10th of October, 1889, Mr. Lum was united in marriage to Miss Ida Mullineaux, a daughter of William and Nannie Mullineaux, of Des Moines, Iowa.. They have two children, namely: Easton H., sixteen years of age, who is a junior in the high school; and Robert K., who at the age of fourteen years is a grammar school student. In his political views Mr. Lum is a stanch republican, while fraternally he is connected with the Odd Fellows. He belongs to the First Methodist Episcopal church, in which he takes an active and helpful interest, serving as steward and as a member of various committees. His wife is also active in church work and a member of the Young Women's Christian Association. Mr. Lum is likewise one of the directors of Erie Beach Park, where he owns a. summer home, while his residence in Columbus, which is situated at No. 143 South Monroe avenue, is one of the fine dwellings in that part of the city. He is very fond of literature and outdoor sports, which furnish him respite amid the cares of a constantly increasing business. He has spent his entire life in Columbus, and that his career has ever been an upright and honorable one is indicated by the fact that the associates of his boyhood and youth are still numbered among his stanch friends and admirers. LOUIS PHILIP ECKER. As Columbus is headquarters for various railway lines, its citizenship includes a number of prominent railway officials and representatives. Of this class Louis Philip Ecker is a member, for he is now occupying the responsible position of auditor of the Hocking Valley Railway. His birth occurred in New York City, July 19. 1848, and he comes of French ancestry in the paternal line. His grandfather, Philip Ecker, was a soldier under the great Napo- CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 593 leon, and came to America about 1824, spending his last days in New York. His son, Philip Esker, was born April 26, 1818, and was about six years of age when he accompanied his parents to America. The family home was established in New York, and for many years he was a well-known manufacturer of that city. He made the journey to California in 1848, attracted by the discovery of gold on the Pacific coast, and after spending four years in that state returned in 1852 to New York, where his remaining days were passed. He married Catherine Diehl, a native of Alsace-Lorraine, who died in 1898, at the age of seventy-five years. At the usual age Louis Philip Ecker entered the public schools and passed through consecutive grades until he became a high-school student. He afterward attended the New York College, now the University of New York, from which he was graduated with the class of 1867. When his college course was finished he entered a law office, reading law for a year, but, abandoning the idea of becoming a member of that profession, he became traveling representative for the J. Russell Cutlery Company, with which he was associated for eight years. On the expiration of that period he entered upon the work of accountant with the firm of Barrow & Woodward, with whom he continued for three years. In 1875 Mr. Ecker became identified with the railway interests, in the treasurer's office of the Erie Railroad Company. His duties were of varied character, but he soon demonstrated his ability and found that he was in the line of promotion, being sent from the treasurer's office to the accounting department, where with increasing responsibilities and duties he remained until November, 1878. He then became connected with the Richmond & Allegheny Railroad Company as general bookkeeper at Richmond, Virginia, and in 1884 was made auditor of that system, remaining in that connection until it was merged with the Chesapeake & Ohio in 1889. With the latter railroad he was connected as assistant auditor until the 28th of February, 1899, when he came to Columbus as auditor for the Hocking Valley Railway. To his close application may be accredited his success. He has always been most loyal to the interests entrusted to him and his ability and diligence have led to successive promotions until he has reached his present position. Mr. Ecker is also prominent in social and fraternal circles. He has attained the thirty-second degree in Masonry, and at Richmond, Virginia, was grand captain general of the Grand Commandery. Kt. T. He has also held office in the Imperial Council of the Shrine. He belongs to the Royal Arcanum and is also a member of the Ohio Club, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Broad Street Presbyterian church. He takes an active interest in the church work, contributes generously to its support and has served as a member of the executive committee of the Men's Club of that church. On the 9th of November, 1871, Mr. Ecker was married to hiss Sarah Arabella Tryner, a daughter of James P. Tryner, a prominent mineral water manufacturer of New York. Their children are: Elmer Scott. thirty-five years of age. who is now traveling auditor of the Hocking Valley Railway Company: and Harrison Grant, twenty-eight year of age, who is with the Consolidation Coal Company of New York. He is a graduate of the Virginia 594 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS Military Institute and the Ohio State University, and is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega and the Delta Kappa fraternities. He was manager of the baseball team at the Virginia Military Institute and was also prominent in athletics while a student in the Ohio State University. Mrs. Ecker takes an active and helpful part in church work, in home mission work and in the social interests of the church. The family is a prominent one here, its members occupying an enviable position in social circles. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ecker enjoy the unqualified regard of those with whom they have come in contact and their circle of friends is constantly increasing. HENRY A. MITHOFF. In a history of pioneer business development in Columbus the name of Henry A. Mithoff figures prominently for he became one of the early retail hardware merchants of the city and remained for many years as a progressive business man, standing as a high type of that class of citizens who are the real promoters and upbuilders of the city's greatness. Not upon the form of government or even upon the men who fill the offices does the growth of the city depend but upon those who are in control of its commercial and industrial interests who stand for law and order and always uphold the legal and political status. Such a one was Henry A. Mithoff, who as the years passed was recognized as a. dependable man-one in whom public confidence could be placed with absolute assurance that any obligation would be fully met. Mr. Mithoff was a native of Hamburg, Germany. His parents and five sons of the family came to the United States together but afterward separated and lived in different parts of the country but all are now deceased. Henry A. Mithoff was educated in the common schools of the fatherland and was but a young matt when he crossed the Atlantic to the new world. They first located at New Orleans and while residing there the subject of this review was married but his wife survived for only a brief period. He was still a resident of the Crescent City when he was married again, his second union being with Doradia Och, who died some years, later in Columbus. There were five children by that marriage: Matilda, the wife of Otto Klis, a resident of Columbus; Oscar H., residing in this city; Henrietta, who is the widow of Charles Butler and lives in Columbus; Lydia, wife of George B. Durant, a banker of Columbus; and Leslie, who is engaged in the insurance business here. There was also an adopted daughter, Hellinda Mithoff. the wife of Conrad Herman, deceased. Having lost his second wife Mr. Mithoff was married in the capital city to Miss Elisa Hoeriger, a native of Columbus and a daughter of George and Caroline (Grinder) Hoeriger, both of whom were born in Germany and be came residents of this city at an early period in it growth. Her father was engaged in the retail shoe business, which he followed here through much of PAGE 595 - PICTURE OF HENRY A. MITHOFF PAGE 596 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 597 his life but in his later years he retired on account of ill health and spent his remaining days in the enjoyment of well earned rest, passing away in Columbus November 4, 1894. Mrs. Hoeriger is now ninety years of age and is still very active. Indeed she is particularly well preserved for one of her years and now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mithoff, who is the oldest of her four children. The others are: Edward, who also resides with Mrs. Mithoff; Julius, who is engaged in raising oranges at Center Point, Florida; and Laura, who is the wife of Dewitt C. Jones of this city. Mr. Hoeriger resided in Bucyrus, Ohio, for a short time and then came direct to Columbus. Here he established a retail shoe store in an old frame building on Main street near Front street which is still standing, one of the landmarks of the city. With the growth of Columbus, however, Mr. Hoeriger sought more modern quarters, removing his business to the Constant building, which he occupied for several years and finally located on South High street, where he conducted his store until 1893. Each year chronicled an increase in the business as the result of his close application, commercial integrity and unfaltering enterprise. He had been established here but a brief period when his store became one of the profitable mercantile undertakings of the city, bringing to hint a gratifying financial return yearly until 1893, when he sold out and spent the succeeding four years in honorable retirement from business, passing away here November 25, 1897. In his political views, Mr. Hoeriger was a stalwart democrat, yet not an active worker in the party ranks although he served for one term as a member of the city council. He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and held membership in the German Protestant church of which Mrs. Hoeriger is likewise a member. He gave generously toward the house of worship here and always took a great interest in church work, being associated with its various activities. Accomplishing his tasks as the years passed by he left the world better than the found it by reason of his upright, honorable life. He never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it. He always looked for the best in others and gave the best he had so that his life was an inspiration, while his memory remains as a benediction to those who knew him. Mrs. Mithoff owns and occupies a. large residence at No. 799 South High street where her mother and her brother reside with her. She is well known in both church and social circles and has many friends in this city where she has always lived. GEORGE ELLSWORTH HAWKINS. George Ellsworth Hawkins is manager for the Postal Telegraph Cable Company of Columbus, a position of responsibility and importance which he is ably filling. He was born in Augusta, Hancock county. Illinois, August 10, 1869. The ancestry of the family is traced back to colonial days and there is now a bill pending in Congress which reads: "Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled 598 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS that the secretary of the treasury be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to pay to the heirs of the late John Hawkins of Hanover county. Virginia, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated the .sum of one hundred thousand dollars, as payment in full for services rendered and private funds expended by the said John Hawkins in the cause of the war of the Revolution." This bill is based upon the fact that John Hawkins, in connection with the commissary department of the army, was a factor in saving the army at Valley Forge from disbandonment on account of the lack of necessary food and supplies. At the time he took up the work he was a man of large means. He was given charge of the colony of Virginia. which at that time embraced the territory now included within several states. He gave to its assistance one-half of his salary, and his large and handsome estate dwindled away as he met pressing demands forced upon him to do extra. work in furnishing supplies for the army. Of him Thomas Jefferson said in a letter to Governor Patrick Henry, dated March 27, 1879. "1 am mistaken if for the animal subsistence of the troops hitherto we are not principally indebted to the genius and exertions of John Hawkins during the time he lived after his appointment to the department by your board. His eye immediately pervaded the state-it was reduced at once to a regular machine-to a system and the whole put into movement and animation by the fiat of a comprehensive mind." In speaking of the same period of our national history Governor Patrick Henry of Virginia wrote to Congressman Lee in his enthusiastic way when an agent failed to perform the duties of this office: "Good God! Our fate committed to a man utterly unable to perform the task assigned him called into action at a time when distinguished talent only can save the army from perishing. I must not be depended on in that line for anything if Hawkins is rejected by congress-he is really superior to any one and of established credit to any amount." More than a century later William Wirt Henry, grandson of Patrick Henry, wrote on the 26th of February, 1894, to Dr. Hawkins of Frankfort, Kentucky, stating that "John Hawkins, while acting as commissary under the appointment of Governor Patrick Henry, rendered services by which the army of Washington at Valley Forge was prevented from abandonment." This John Hawkins was a member of the family from which George Ellsworth Hawkins is descended. He was so loyal in his allegiance to the colonies and their interests that he gave his private fortune in support of the army and died without an estate to leave to his family. Samuel Letcher Hawkins, the father of our subject, was a. resident of Ghent, Kentucky, and at an early day removed to Illinois, being connected with the Tom Jasper Packet Line in the early history of such transportation on the Mississippi River. He was engaged in the grain business during the period of the Civil war and later removed to Chicago, where he now resides. He is still active on the board of trade, although he has reached the age of seventy years. He married Josephine Tungate, who was born near Macomb, Illinois, and is still living. George E. Hawkins was reared and educated at Sciota, Illinois, to the age of nine years, and in 1880, at the age of eleven years, became a messenger for the Western Union Telegraph Company, at Macomb, Illinois. On the 5th of CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 599 February of the following year he found employment in a Chicago commission house as telegraph operator. He was first employed in that capacity in Chicago when only eleven and a half years of age. He represented, as manager, various firms in different Ohio towns until July, 1890, when he entered the employ of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company at Cleveland. His ability was soon recognized, and in August, 1893, he was promoted to the position of manager of the office at Canton, Ohio, where he remained until the famous political campaign of 1896. It was one to try the facilities of any office and the efficiency of any manager. Mr. Hawkins remained in Canton during both the campaigns when Major McKinley was a presidential candidate and was also there at the time of his funeral. There he met and did professional service for many noted newspaper correspondents. He also has in his possession a number of personal letters of commendation from President McKinley for highly efficient service and uniform courtesy. He also enjoys the highest regard of the company which he represents. When he left Canton the city council there passed a resolution of regret at his departure. On the 21st of January, 1903, however, he came to Columbus, where he has since remained and is now local representative here for the largest cable and telegraph system in the world. On the 25th of May, 1891, Mr. Hawkins was united in marriage to Miss Clara. Weller, of Washington Court House, Ohio, and they have one daughter, Virginia Edith. Mr. Hawkins is a member of the Columbus Board of Trade and is interested in all of its movements for the benefit of the city and the increase of its business connections. He belongs to the Old Time Telegrapher & Historical Association, an organization composed of men who have been in the telegraphic service for twenty-five years. He is likewise connected with the Benevolent R Protective Order of Elks. Nor is Mr. Hawkins unknown as an inventor, possessing considerable mechanical ingenuity, which, combined with original ideas that have found practical execution, has enabled him to file many patents. He is particularly fond of fishing and makes it his chief pastime. but has never allowed pleasure to interfere with his professional duties and hard work, close application and laudable ambition have constituted the secret of his success. He is strictly temperate in his habits, abstaining from the use of liquors and tobacco and thus he has kept to a high standard the physical endurance which constitutes the basis upon which all mental and nervous energy must depend. In his chosen field of labor he has made substantial progress along the line of individual merit, and now occupies a position of responsibility and prominence. WILBUR T. MILLS. The subject of this sketch was born in New Brighton. Pennsylvania, on the 30th of September, 1868. His grandfather, James Mills, a native of Ireland, was a minister of the Methodist church. His father, James R. Mills, was also a Methodist divine. He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in 1834; spent his life in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, and passed away in 600 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS 1908, at the age of seventy-four years. His mother's maiden name was Eliza Thoburn, and she was a sister of Bishop Thoburn of the Methodist church. Following the removal of his father to Ohio in 1872, the subject of this sketch acquired his education in the schools of this state, finishing at the Ohio State University in 1891. Prior to his college days, he had spent two years in practical engineering and construction work under the tutelage of experienced and well known teachers. After leaving college this experience was further broadened by additional experience and study in structural work and design. At the outset of his architectural practice in Columbus, Mr. Mills was associated with L. H. Goddard, a civil engineer, who afterward gave up architectural work and entered the employ of the state. For ten years following this partnership. Mr. Mills practiced architecture in Columbus under his own name, but in 1911; he formed a partnership with Edwin E. Pruitt, under the firm name of Mills Pruitt, which partnership is now practicing in Columbus, and other contracts are located throughout nearly all the central states. Among the s structures in Columbus designed by Mr. Mills are the buildings of the Citizen's Telephone Company, the Scioto Valley Traction Company, the Broad Street Church of Christ, the Third Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, the women's dormitory at the Ohio State University, and several hundred other public and private structures. In 1894 Mr. Mills was married to Miss Minnie A. Luse, a native of Ohio and daughter of J. D. Luse, the well-known music publisher and author. Two children have been born to this union: Miss Dorothy and Wilbur T., Jr. Mrs. Mills has been the organist at the Broad Street Methodist Episcopal church since 1896, has dedicated such instruments as the large organ in Memorial Hall and several of the largest churches in Columbus, in addition to instruments remote from the city. In his political views, Mr. Mills is an independent republican, while his religious faith is indcated by his membership in the Methodist church. He is a Knight Templar and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine; also a Knight of Pythias. HIRAM ANDREW PLETCHER. Hiram Andrew Pletcher has been a resident of Columbus since 1888 and during this period has won for himself an enviable position in the regard of his fellow citizens. He is allied with many movements which are beneficial to the city in its material, political, intellectual, social and moral development. and his influence is always found on the side of progress, reform and improvement. His business associations are with the firm of Pletcher, Brown & Company, funeral directors, and in this connection he maintains the finest undertaking establishment of Columbus. Mr. Pletcher was born in Deavertown, Muskingum county, Ohio, in October, 1847, and is a representative of one of the old families of the state. Not long after the Revolutionary war his great-grandfather came from Virginia to Ohio and took up land in Muskingum county, there founding the family which has since been represented in Ohio. His son, Samuel Pletcher, a native CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 601 of Virginia, was a small boy at the time of the removal to this state. The maternal grandparents of our subject were also from Virginia. The father, Andrew Pletcher, was born in Muskingum county at an early period in its development and followed the occupation of farming as a life work, always remaining a resident of his native county. As the years passed he prospered in his undertakings, becoming one of the leading agriculturists and well-known and prominent citizens of the community. His death occurred in 1893. In early manhood he wedded Rachel Thomas, who was born in Virginia and went to Muskingum county with her parents in early life. She died in 1884. Hiram A. Pletcher was reared on a farm in Muskingum county, about twelve miles from the city of Zanesville, and was educated in the district schools of that locality to the age of twenty-one years. The summer months, however, were devoted to work on the home farm and when he attained his majority he went to Jasper county, Iowa., where he was employed at farm labor. After remaining for fifteen months in that state he returned to Muskingum county and worked on various farms in the community. He also mastered the carpenter's trade and followed that business as a journeyman carpenter at various points for three years. In 1874 he removed to Junction City, Ohio, where he continued until 1883, but in the meantime, in 1880, he had become interested in the furniture and undertaking business and founded a successful venture. In 1883 he removed to Westerville, where he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. The desire to give his children better educational opportunities was also one of the causes of his removal. He continued there from 1883 until 1888 and became not only a leading business man of the town but also a prominent factor in its official interests. He served as a member of the city council for a year and was reelected for a second term without opposition and with the endorsement of both parties. Mr. Pletcher came to Columbus on the 3d of January, 1888, to engage in business here as an embalmer and funeral director, opening his establishment at No. 846 North High street. He remained alone in business until 1901, when the present firm of Pletcher, Brown & Company was formed and in august, 1902, their present spacious and complete quarters were built especially for the business. This is said to be one of the most complete institutions of its kind with every facility and modern convenience, combined with simple elegance. Mr. Pletcher has met with success in this business and has also extended his efforts to other lines. He was one of the five incorporators and is now treasurer and director of the North Side Savings Bank. Pleasantly situated in his home life, Mr. Pletcher was married on the 9th of April, 1869, to Miss Mary Jane Sowers, of Perry county. The became parents of seven children but only three are now living: Cornelia B., now Mrs. Holcomb, of Pulaski, Ohio; Orladdum W., who is engaged in business with his father; and Ruth D., attending the public schools. Mr. Pletcher is a member of the official board of the Third Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, having served in this capacity for many years. He has always taken a deep interest in the various activities of the church and has done much to further its work and extend its influence. He is now treasurer of Denison Lodge, I. O. O. F., and a member of the Masonic bodies and numerous other organizations. He 602 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS belongs also to the Columbus Auto Club and is very fond of the motor car. Those who meet him in social relations find him a genial, courteous gentleman and he has a host of friends to whom his good qualities have endeared him almost in the relation of brotherhood. Wherever he is known he is spoken of in terms of the highest respect and also in words of affection that indicate his strong hold upon the hearts of those with whom he has come in contact. HENRY M. NEIL. Henry M. Neil is a representative of one of the oldest and most honored families of Columbus. Fortunate is the man who has back of him an ancestry honorable and distinguished and happy is he if his lines of life are cast in harmony therewith. In person, in talents and in character, Henry M. Neil is a worthy scion of his race. His deeds in the Civil war, engraven on the pages of history, will go down to future generations. In his home city he is known as an energetic, straightforward business man, an advocate of the city's development and progress and as a firm and loyal friend in his social relations. His birth occurred in what is now Columbus, August 4, 1832, his parents being William and Hannah (Schwing) Neil, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume. His earlier education was acquired in a private school in this city, and he has pursued a preparatory course in Phillips Academy at Andover, Massachusetts, where he spent one year, and under a. private tutor at Concord, Massachusetts, where he remained for two years. He then entered Harvard University and when he had completed his college course became associated with his father in the management of his large business and real-estate interests. His time was fully occupied until the outbreak of the Civil war when, thrilled by a spirit of patriotism, he espoused the Union cause and gave his efforts to sustaining the national policy. At that time his brother-in-law, William Dennison, was governor of Ohio and '11. Neil might have received from him a colonel's commission had he s o desired, for he had already received considerable military training as a member of the governor's guard. A high sense of honor, however, led him to enter the service as a private and gain his promotion through merit. Three days after Fort Sumter was fired upon-April 15, 1861, he offered his service as a. soldier, being the first man to enlist in Ohio. He was assigned to duty raising troops and succeeded in raising a company by the 18th of April. He was appointed aide-de-camp with the rank of colonel on the staff of Governor Dennison, April 18, 1861, and was on mustering duty in various parts of the state until July, after which various other departmental duties engaged his attention until January, 1862. He was then tendered a commission as lieutenant in the Eleventh Ohio Volunteer Battery of Light Artillery and accepted the offer. On the 7th of January, 1862, he was commissioned as junior first lieutenant of the same command, which he joined at Otterville, Missouri, January 10, 1862. The battery was attached to General Schuyler Hamilton's division of General Pope's army of the Army of the PAGE 603 - PICTURE OF HENRY M. NEIL PAGE 604 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 605 Mississippi, and he was in the siege and capture of New Madrid, Missouri, from the 3d until the 14th of March. He also participated in the battle of Island No. 10 on the 16th of March; the expedition to Fort Pillow, Tennessee, on the 8th of April; and Pittsburg's Landing from the 12th to the 17th of April. His command was with the left wing during the advance on and the seige and capture of Corinth, which lasted from the 30th of April until the 30th of May Colonel Neil also participated do the battle of Farmington and the occupation of Corinth, followed by the pursuit to Boonville, and was then on duty at Corinth until the 23d of June. He went on the expedition to Ripley from June 27 until July 2; was at Corinth until August 4; at Jacinto, Mississippi, until September 18 and was almost constantly skirmishing with portions of General Sterling Price's Confederate troops from August 4 until September 18. He was in the battle of Iuka on the following day and was severely wounded in three different parts of the body. He commanded his battery on the 3d and 4th of October at Corinth and was again wounded, after which he was sent home by General Rosecrans. He was at Germantown and Memphis until March, 1863, when he was detached from the Eleventh Ohio Battery and assigned by order of General U. S. Grant to the command of Battery F, of the Second United States Light Artillery, March 8, 1863. By special order of E. M. Stanton, secretary of war, he was again detached and assigned the duty of raising the Twenty-second Ohio Battery Volunteer Light Artillery, April 28, 1862, and assigned to General J. D. Cox's command of the district of the Ohio, taking part in the expedition against Confederate General Imboden in West Virginia. He met the enemy in Morgan's raid and was afterward ordered to Camp Nelson, Kentucky, where he was assigned to the artillery brigade of the Twenty-third Corps of the Army of the Ohio. With this command he participated in the advance to Cumberland Gap and in the engagement there, beginning on the 7th of September. At that point he was given command of all the artillery, consisting of twelve batteries. From the 17th of November until the 5th of December, Colonel Neil was present at the siege of Knoxville and was then on duty at Cumberland Gap until January 9; 1864; he resigned on the 13th of February on account of disability, being occasioned by the wound: which he had sustained in action and by exposure which is so often a part of the experience of war. He was made colonel of United States Volunteers. In the battle of Iuka Major Neil's battery suffered a greater loss than any other battery experienced during the war in any single engagement. The loss was fifty-eight out one hundred and two men, and when the battle was over he had but three live horses remaining. Fortunately Major Neil did not have to wait for recognition as others had to do. From the field, letters were written by Colonel C. L. Matthies to Governor Tod of Ohio, and Colonel W. Swayne to Colonel J. N. Geary of Columbus, while other similar testimonials bearing date of this period of the war show the great appreciation felt for his brave services by officers and men alike. Since that time his feats at .the battle of Iuka and Corinth have been told many times and have formed the subject of various written records and will always be preserved as a. part of the annals of the war. 606 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS Following his return home Colonel Neil took up the management of his extensive investments and real-estate interests, which include much property both in and near Columbus. His labors in this direction have constituted a feature in the city's progress. He platted the Indianola addition to Columbus, which is one of the most attractive residence suburbs. He has been a trustee of the Neil House property since 1880, this being the oldest hotel in Columbus. The first building was erected in 1842 by his father, William Neil, but was destroyed by fire in 1860, on the night of Abraham Lincoln's first election to the presidency. It was then rebuilt and, reopened in the fall of 1862 and has remained to this day by reason of the various changes and improvements made one of the finest hotels in the city. Major Neil was married June 4, 1863, to Miss Julia Stone, a daughter of Dwight Stone, a prominent citizen of Columbus. They became parents of one son and six daughters; William, who married Miss Abbie Tillinghast, of Worthington, Massachusetts, and is a trustee of the Neil House; Olive, deceased; Hannah, the wife of Guy W. Mallon, who is a member of the legislature from Cincinnati; Miss Fay Stone; Alice Josephine, who is the wife of the Rev. A. N. Slayton, of Newton Highlands, Massachusetts; Florence, the wife of Colonel B. L. Bargar, of the Fourth Ohio National Guard; and Julia Stone, the wife of Alfred H. Chapin, of Springfield, Massachusetts. There are now seventeen grandchildren, so that various descendants represent the Neil family, although but one bears the family name. Colonel Neil has always maintained the deepest interest in military affairs and is most widely known in military circles. He is a member of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, of the Army of the Ohio, of the Army and Navy Officers of Cincinnati, of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of Ohio, and is an ex-president of the Soldiers & Sailors Association of Franklin, this state. He likewise belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and is a past commander of the J. C. McCoy Post. While the single instance of Colonel Neil's high sense of honor, as manifest in his military experience, has been given, many others might be mentioned with equal appropriateness. He has ever stood as a splendid representative of a prominent pioneer family and his own life has been one of signal usefulness and benefit to his city and country. Free from ostentation and display, he never forgets the friends of his youth, while the years have brought him a constantly expanding circle of friends as the circle of his acquaintance has been extended. ERVIN MOORE. Ervin Moore has long since passed the allotted age of three score years and ten, but although he has reached the eighty-second milestone on life's ,journey, in spirit and interests seems yet in his prime. Canal Winchester, his present place of residence, was also his birthplace, his natal year being 1826. In the decades which have since been added to the cycle of the centuries he has been found a; a progressive and representative citizen here CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 607 and one whose influence has always been on the side of advancement and improvement. In the year 1799 his father, Levi Moore, made his way from Allegany county, Maryland, to Ohio and settled near the present site of Lancaster. He made the trip in company with Abraham and Major Bright and married a sister of the former. A part of the company traveled westward by boat and others made the journey with horses. Those who traveled by the water route descended the Ohio river to the mouth of the Hockhocking and thence made their way up the latter in canoes to the mouth of Rush creek. As the country between Wheeling and Hockhocking at that time was a wilderness, they were obliged to continue their journey by means of the streams as best they could. Levi Moore settled three miles below Lancaster. becoming one of the pioneers of the country. In 1811 he took up the homestead which is still in possession of his son, Ervin Moore, his deed to the property being signed by James Madison as president of the United States and James Monroe as: secretary of state. Thus for almost a century the Moore family has figured as prominent factors in the development and progress of this section of Ohio. Ervin Moore was reared amid the wild scenes and environments of pioneer life, when Ohio was largely an unbroken wilderness, comparatively few having penetrated into its dense forest regions or reclaimed its rich land for the purposes of civilization. He was educated in the common schools and was reared to farm life, living with his parents until they reached the age of retirement, when the position was changed and they came to live with him, continuing as members of his household until they were called to their final rest. In the year 1845 Ervin Moore was united in marriage to Miss Mary Kramer, who was born in Canal Winchester in 1824. They became parents of a daughter, Mrs. Elmina Sarber, and two sons, John L. and Clement V. For many years after his marriage Mr. Moore devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits, carefully conducting the farm work, so that his labors and management resulted in the acquirement of a good annual income derived from the sale of the large crops which came as the reward for the work bestowed upon the fields. He still owns the old homestead which was entered as a claim by his father in 1811, but is now living retired from active life, enjoying good health at the age of eighty-two years. This farm comprises one hundred and sixty acres of land and there he resided until 1885, when he removed to Canal Winchester. In that year he purchased an interest in the Canal Winchester Bank, a. private institution, in the ownership of which he is now associated with his .son, Clement V. Moore, and E. B. Woods. There is a. paid up capital and individual liability of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars and the bank is regarded as one of the safest financial institutions of the state. In his political views Mr. Moore has always been a stalwart democrat, devoted to the interests and success of his party, vet ready to assist locally in the elections of his honest and well qualified friends. For two terms he served as commissioner of Fairfield county but has never been a. politician in the sense of once seeking, preferring to concentrate his time and energies 608 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS upon business and individual affairs. He has, however, never been neglectful of the duties of citizenship but on the contrary has given stalwart support to all measures for the public good. His entire life has been passed in Canal Winchester or vicinity and events which are to others matters of history have been to him matters of observation and experience. Few men are so thoroughly informed concerning the history of the country or have been more intimately associated with the steady advancement which has brought it to its present state of improvement and prosperity. Mr. Moore's son and business associate, Clement V. Moore, was born and reared on the old family homestead, where he remained with his parents until their removal to Canal Winchester in 1888. He supplemented his early education by study in the high school of Canal Winchester and was a member of the first graduating class-in 1886. He afterward completed his education at Ada, Ohio. In 1888 he became a partner in the Canal Winchester Bank, of which he is now the president, with E. B. Woods as cashier. This bank was established February 22, 1887, and at present is the largest bank in a town of the size of Canal Winchester in the state of Ohio. It carries four hundred and forty thousand dollars on deposit, a fact which speaks for itself. Indeed the history of the bank is the best proof of the success which has attended Mr. Moore during his connection with financial circles in this county. In 1891 Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Anna May Lehman and unto them were born three children: Lawrence L., Warren J. and Esther L. In his political views Clement V. Moore is a stalwart democrat, active in the work of the party and for six years filled the position of town treasurer. He was also a delegate to the state convention when General Powell was nominated for governor of Ohio. His religious faith is indicated in his membership in the United Brethren church, while socially he is connected with the Knight.; of Pythias, the Grangers and the Masons organizations which find him an exemplary and valued member. He is a worthy representative of a prominent pioneer family but has never rested on the laurels of an honored ancestry, having on the contrary made for himself a. place in the business world that is most creditable. CARL J. HOSTER. Carl J. Hoster, president of the Hoster Columbus Associated Breweries and a well known business man and popular citizen of Columbus, was born in this city on the 23d of June, 1873. His grandfather, Louis Hoster, was a native of Germany, where his birth occurred September 6, 1807. George J. Hoster, the father of our subject, is also a native of Columbus, his natal day being February 27, 1844. Carl J. Hoster acquired his preliminary education in the public schools, subsequently became a student in the Ohio State University and in 1894, on the completion of a. scientific course, was graduated from Cornell University. CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 609 Since entering business circles he has connected himself with many different enterprises and is now vice president of the Ohio Trust Company, a director in the Hayden Clinton National Bank and also a director in the Columbus Railway & Light Company. A man of keen discrimination and sound judgment, his advice and counsel has proven no inconsiderable factor in the success of the institutions with which he is connected. On the 23d of November, 1897, Mr. Hoster was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Sheldon, a. daughter of Robert E. and Mary Sheldon, of Columbus, the former being president of the Street Railway Company and also of the Citizens Savings Bank. Mrs. Hooter, who is a graduate of the Misses Ely's school of New York, is a member of the board of Columbus Kindergarten Association. By her marriage she has become the mother of two children, Katherine and George. In his political views Mr. Hoster is independent, while fraternally he is connected with the Masons and the Elks. In Masonry he has attained the thirty-second degree and is a member of the Mystic Shrine. His club relations are extensive, for be belongs to the Ohio, the Columbus, the Arlington and the Columbus Country Club, the Queen City Club of Cincinnati, the Dayton Club of Dayton and the Tavern Club of Cleveland. For five years he served as president of the Columbus Driving Club. He finds rest and recreation in automobiling and golf, and resides with his family in an attractive home at Arlington Heights. His genial manner, kindly disposition and deference for the opinions of others have made him well liked wherever known and the circle of his friends is almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances. JOHN F. O'CONNOR. On the roster of public officials of Columbus appears the name of John F. O'Connor, chief of police. whose advancement to his present position has been through the steps of an orderly progression, resulting from ability and faithfulness which he has displayed as a custodian of law and orders He was born in the city of Cork. Ireland, June 10, 1864. a son of James O'Connor, who came to America, in 1894, settling in Boston, Massachusetts. He had followed the profession of farming in his native country but lived retired in the new world and spent his last. days in Boston, where he died in 1900. His wife, Mrs. Ellen O'Connor, passed away in the Emerald isle in 1893. John F. O'Connor was educated in the public schools of his native city, and in the spring of 1884, when twenty years of age. sailed for America, landing in Boston. For a. short time he engaged in driving a team; but after ward traveled through the different western cities, various business interests claiming his attention. Eventually he made his way back to Chicago in 1890. and there joined the United States army, being sent to the Columbus barracks, where he served for three years, when he was honorably discharged and entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railway Company as a private 610 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS detective. In 1895 he became connected with the police department in the capacity of patrolman, working his way upward through the ranks, until March, 1904, when he was appointed chief of police by Mayor Robert H. Jeffrey. Mr. O'Connor has advanced in this country in spite of hardships, privations and difficulties which he has encountered, and at length has reached a position of trust and responsibility, meriting his promotions by the strict attention which he has given to his business and his promptness and faithfulness in their discharge. Under his control the police department has been well organized and is doing efficient work. Mr. O'Connor was married on the 26th of April, 1893, to Miss Mary Lyons, a native of Ireland, and they have seven children: Francis, John; Mary Ellen, Eunice, William, James B. and Edward M. The parents are members of the Catholic church, and fraternally Mr. O'Connor is connected with the Modern Woodmen. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to come to the new world, for though he has worked hard in various lines he has also gained the reward of earnest labor, and is now occupying a position of trust and importance. his fellow citizens recognizing the fact, that he is most faithful thereto. COLONEL ADAM R. INNIS. Colonel Adam R. Innis, living retired in Columbus, derives his income from valuable farming property which he owns in Clinton township. His landed possessions at one time comprised five hundred acres of rich and arable land, to the cultivation and development of which he gave his personal supervision, but the prosperity which he won in former years enables him to rest from further labor, and in the evening of life he is most comfortably situated in a pleasant. home in the capital city. Mr. Innis was born in Clinton township. December 27, 1835, and is a son of Henry Innis, who cast in his lot with the earliest settlers of this locality. He had been married on the 10th of June, 1813, to Isabel Clifford Pegg, a daughter of Elias and Elizabeth (Ansettler) Pegg. Near the close of the war of 1812 her father received a good offer for his farm in Jefferson county, and on selling his property proposed that his sons-in-law. Henry Innis and Ephraim Fisher, should accompany him to Franklin county. Ohio. They journeyed westward on horseback, it requiring an entire week to make the trip, and in 1817 they removed their families to this locality. At that time Mr. Innis established a little tavern. or hotel, on the west side of Broad street, almost directly opposite from the site of the old county courthouse then at Franklinton. He also opened a blacksmith shop and worked at his smithy for four years, while at the same time conducting the hotel. Later he removed from Franklinton to his farm in Clinton township. taking up his abode thereon in 1820. He had few white neighbors, but Indians visited the locality and the wolves frequently made the night hideous with their howling. Other wild animals were to be seen, and deer and much PAGE 611 - PICTURE A. R. INNIS PAGE 612 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 613 smaller game were to be had in abundance. Most of the settlers lived in log cabins, which were heated by fireplaces and lighted by candles. There were few, if any, luxuries in those days, and even many of the comforts of life were denied the early settlers, but Henry M. Innis and other of his associates were determined, resolute men, and as the years passed they converted this wild district into an attractive center of civilization. The first school of the neighborhood was established in a little one-room cabin on land belonging to Rev. Matthews, and Lura Matthews became the first teacher there. In one of the early select schools of the county Colonel A. R. Innis pursued his early education and after spending some time as a student at Westerville he entered the Capital University at Columbus. When he had made considerable progress along educational lines he engaged in teaching school and followed that profession up to the time of his marriage, which was celebrated April 3, 1855, when he was in his twenty-first year, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary F. Fulcher, of Pickaway county. She was a daughter of James and Lucy (Durrett) Fulcher, who were farming people at Commercial Point. Colonel and Mrs. Innis began their domestic life upon a farm, and he continued to engage in general agricultural pursuits until 1870, the only interruption to his labors coming at the time of the Civil war, when in response to the country's call for aid he joined the One Hundred and Thirty-Third Ohio Infantry, and was commissary sergeant at Camp Chase before starting out. During the engagement along the Weldon Railroad between Richmond and Petersburg, he was accidently shot, June 16, 1864, by the bursting of a shell after the battle was over. He made for himself a creditable military record, for he bravely faced all the exigencies of war with its attendant dangers and horrors. When honorably discharged. August 20, 1864, Colonel Innis returned to his family in the north and resumed the occupation of farming, at one time owning and cultivating about five hundred acres of land in Clinton township. He still possesses one hundred and fifteen acres of the old home place, which he improved so thoroughly. He cleared much of this land himself, cutting down the trees. grubbing up the stumps and bringing the fields under cultivation. while in all his farm work he employed the most modern improved machinery. At length when his well directed labors had brought him a handsome competence he put aside further business cares and came to Columbus, where he has since made his home. For two years after his arrival here be was engaged in the produce business on Broadway, but since 1872 has conducted no active business into Mr. and Mrs. Innis have been born five children, but only two reached adult age and one of these. Henry C.. is now deceased. The surviving son is Herman L. Innis. Colonel Innis erected a pleasant home on Summit street in 1882. A tract of ground of two acres which he purchased he bas platted and laid out. and has engaged in selling lots, which have brought to him a good profit. In earlier life he assisted his brother in surveying for twelve or fifteen years and to some extent does work of this char 614 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS aster at the present day. He is considered an authority on boundary lines and corner marks; and few men have more knowledge of property in this way than has Colonel Innis. In his political views he has always been a stalwart republican from the organization of the party. He served as president of the school board for a number of years and the cause of education has found in him a warm friend. From the age of nine years he was a member of the Methodist church until 1872. He still retains pleasant associations with his old army comrades and a deep interest in military affairs. For twenty-four years he has been a member of McCoy's Post, is one of the Grand Army drill corps, and is No. 1 in the Old Guards of the organization, serving as sergeant for four years. At the present he is president of the Soldiers and Sailors Association. Colonel Innis belongs to one of the prominent pioneer families of the county, a family of whose members have been loyal in matters of public progress and who have at all time cooperated in measures for the general good. He, too, has stood for advancement, for ,justice, truth and right, and his honorable life has won him a high place in the regard of those with whom he has been associated. J. HARVEY ZINN. J. Harvey Zinn, engaged in the lumber business in Columbus, his native city, was born October 1, 1871, and is a representative of one of the old, honored and prominent families of the capital city, connected therewith from the period of its earliest development. His great-grandfather was a native of Massachusetts and arrived in Franklin county about 1812. He bought the farm which included the present site of the Ohio State University. He was at one time a partner of William Neil in the ownership of stage coaches which operated out of Columbus before the building of the railroads. A well known, sturdy pioneer and man of great strength of character he exerted marked and beneficial influence on the early history of the city and aided in laying the foundation upon which has been builded its later prosperity. The grandfather, Adam Zinn, was a leading character here in the early days and lived on the present site of the university grounds from early youth. He was born in 1812 and died in 1881. His son, James H. Zinn, father of our subject, was born on Spring street in Columbus in 1844 and was reared and educated in this city. For many years he engaged in the sawmill and lumber business but at length retired from active service in 1901. He is a veteran of the Civil war and is most favorably known in the capital city, where he has always resided. He married Elizabeth Curry, who was likewise born in Columbus, while her parents were natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Zinn also survives and they are among the most highly esteemed of the old residents of the city. At the usual age J. Harvey Zinn was sent to the public schools, where he continued his education until he was graduated from the high school with CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 615 the class of 1899. He afterward attended a business college, and thus well equipped for life's practical and responsible duties he entered the employ of the Coe & Spencer Company in 1890 as bookkeeper, continuing there until 1892. He then entered into partnership with a Mr. Coe, who was a brother of the senior partner in the Coe & Spencer Company. The new firm was organized under the firm style of Coe & Zinn and at No. 2556 North High street they established a planing mill and retail lumberyards. In 1896 Mr. Zinn purchased Mr. Coe's interest and since that time has continued alone. The business has shown a remarkable increase every year since its inception and he now has many patrons among the best class of the citizens of Columbus. Moreover he has extended his efforts to other lines, which have profited by his cooperation and business enterprise. He is the vice president and director of the Northern Savings Bank Company, of which he was one of the organizers and which is today one of the prosperous and healthy banking concerns of the city. Ne is likewise the president of the Olentangy Realty Company and has various other interests. In 1895 Mr. Zinn was married to Miss Emma Legg, of this city, and they have two children: Clyde, born in 1895; and Lillian. Mr. Zinn belongs to the Maynard Club and is an active and helpful member of the North Methodist Episcopal church, serving now as chairman of its finance committee. He is fond of outdoor sports, particularly fishing and hunting and he travels extensively, interested in the various modes of life as seen in different parts of the world as well as in the points of historic and scenic interest. His life, however, has been preeminently that of an energetic, determined business man-a man with a purpose-and his thorough knowledge of the lumber trade, combined with his concentration, has constituted the salient feature in his prosperity. FREDERICK A. MILLER. The subject of college education as a preparation for a successful business career has been widely discussed, but the facts bear out the statement that. other things being equal, the college-bred man has greater opportunities and produces more substantial results than he whose knowledge and experience are more limited. It is a well known fact that mental force become more active through use, and this is an age in which alert mentality is a positive essential. Liberally educated Frederick A. Miller entered upon life's duties well equipped for the mastery of intricate business problems, and that he has secured a successful solution of the questions that have confronted him is indicated by his continued promotion until he now occupies the position of general manager and director of the H. C. Godman Company. A native of Columbus. Mr. Miller was born October 14, 1879, his parents being William A. and Mary (Halbedal) Miller, the former a native of Lancaster and the latter of Marion, Ohio. The schools of the capital city afforded Frederick A. Miller his early educational privileges and he continued the 616 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS course until his graduation from the high school with the class of 1897. He then entered the Ohio State University, and after pursuing a course of arts and philosophy was graduated with the Bachelor of Philosophy degree in 1901. In 1903 he received a membership and key in the Phi Beta Kappaan honor for distinction in scholarship. On completing his college course Mr. Miller in November, 1901, entered the services of the H. C. Godman Company, and was variously employed until 1903, when he became local superintendent of the Columbus plant on Broad street. In 1905 he became general manager of all the factories at Lancaster, Ohio, and Columbus, and is today one of the directors of the company, although he entered its services in an humble capacity less than eight years ago. His advancement has been rapid and yet it has followed as a logical sequence of his capability and thorough understanding of the business. He is recognized as a young man of the keenest discrimination who readily determines the possible relations of business opportunities and their adjuncts, and combines what often appears to be dissimilar elements into a harmoniously working whole. His judgment and cooperation have thus been sought by other concerns, although he is perhaps best known in connection with the shoe trade, for the H. C. Godman Company is the largest concern in Ohio in the manufacture of shoes, and one of the largest in the United States. Aside, from this, however, Mr. Miller is vice president of the Kinnear Manufacturing Company, vice president and director of the Columbus Forge & Anvil Company, a director of the Guarantee Title & Trust Company and president of the Lancaster Leather Company. Analyzing his career, it is found that one element in his success has been the thoroughness with which he has done everything that has come to his hand, permitting him to overlook no detail if it has borne in any way upon the outcome of the business. At the same time he has given due relative prominence to the principle points of business and has added to his wide understanding an indefatigable energy. He knows the pleasures of success-not the success that is counted in dollars and cents but the success of accomplishing what he undertakes. Mr. Miller is a. member of the King Methodist Episcopal church. He is very fond of outdoor and aquatic sports and is an enthusiast on the subject of motoring. His business advancement, with its sequent financial re sources, enables him to indulge his taste in this direction and those who meet. him outside of his office find him a. friendly, affable man who can enter as heartily into the social and athletic enjoyment as he does into his business. MARSHALL A. SMITH. Marshall A. Smith, treasurer of the Smith Agricultural Chemical Company, is thus manager of the financial interests of one of the important productive industries of Columbus. As the years have gone by the company has developed an extensive business which is a factor in the commercial progress of the city, furnishing employment to a large number of workmen and CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 617 through its sales department bringing much money into the city. Mr. Smith has always been a resident of Ohio, his birth having occurred at Sunbury, Delaware county, on the 23d of May, 1869, the youngest son of Marshall and Elvira Abbie (Thrall) Smith. His boyhood and youth were quietly passed in the acquirement of an education which he pursued through consecutive grades of the public school to his graduation. He entered business life as a clerk in lids father's store and acted in that capacity for about a year, when he became an equal partner in the business and so continued for eight years. He then joined his father and brothers in the organization of the Ohio Farmers Fertilizer' Company, was made the first treasurer of the concern and has so continued to the present time. In the meantime the business has been reorganized under the name of the Smith Agricultural Chemical Company and is capitalized for a million dollars, while their annual sales aggregate about an equal amount. Their trade has constantly grown and their extensive shipments bring them a gratifying financial return. Aside from this business Marshall A. Smith is also an extensive real-estate dealer and investor and owns considerable valuable property. The plant of the chemical company covers about ten acres and its output is in constant demand by a public that, recognizes the product as one of the best fertilizers of the country. On the 16th of October, 1893, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Cora May Smith, who was born May 28, 1870, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Newton Smith. Their children are: Harold Albert, Hurtha M., Marjorie E. and Adrienne L. Mr. Smith is an exemplary representative of Masonry and his wife is connected with the Order of the Eastern Star. He is also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He has taken the Royal Arch degree in the chapter and is likewise a member of the Knights of Pythias. His religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church, while in political belief he is independent, being allied with that, movement which is one of the hopeful signs of the times, indicating that the American spirit does not propose to be dominated by party rule but will exercise am independent ballot for men who are best qualified for office. WALTER H. FRANCIS Walter H. Francis is a member of the contracting firm of The Francis Brothers Company which has executed large contracts for both the state and federal government. His career is notably successful for one of his years as he is yet a young man, his birth having occurred in Columbus August 4. 1881. His father. Albert. Francis. was born in Hanover county, Ohio; May 20. 1853. He was for over a quarter of a century a well known contractor of this city and was principal contractor of the Centennial Exposition buildings. He married Rosa Schlasman, a native of Lynn county. Iowa. born August 9, 1855. Walter H. Francis was educated in the schools of Columbus. continuing hi, courses to his graduation from East high school with the class of 1898. 618 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS He entered the contracting business at the age of twenty years in connection With his father, having been, as it Were, to the manor born. From early youth he Was more or less familiar With building operations through the discussions of business interests by his father and through the assistance Which he rendered him. When hen his school duties Were over he joined his father in business and later formed a partnership With his brother, Frank D. Francis, under the present firm style of The Francis Brothers Company. They have made steady progress in their chosen life Work and have done much building, executing large contracts for both the state and United States government. For several years they have been engaged in reconstructing the Columbus Barracks and at all times their Work is of a character Which insures them the continuation of a liberal and gratifying patronage. On the 4th of February, 1901, Mr. Francis Was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Chappin, of London, Ohio, a daughter of Charles Chappin. Their residence is at No. 225 North Seventeenth street. Mr. Francis is a member of the Builders Exchange, the Knights of Pythias and the Columbus Country Club. He also belongs to the Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal church, and these organizations indicate much of the character of his interests and the rules Which govern his conduct. His political views are in accord With the principle of the republican party and While he never seeks nor desires office, he gives loyal support to the party and keeps Well informed on the questions and issues of the day. Realizing that industry, enterprise and progression constitute the chief features in success, he has upon that foundation builded his own prosperity. FRED T. JONES. Fred T. Jones, a successful representative of the financial interests of Columbus as cashier of the Security Savings Bank, Was born in Delaware, Ohio, August 6, 1868, his parents being E. E. and Margaret (Edwards) Jones, natives of Wales. The father, Who accompanied his grandparents on their emigration to the United States, settled in southern Ohio. After a residence of more than half a century in Delaware, this state, he passed away in 1908 at the age of seventy-five years. His Wife Was called to her final rest in the year 1903. Fred T. Jones acquired his preliminary education in the public schools of Delaware and subsequently became a student in the Wesleyan University, from which he Was graduated in 1891. During his college course he spent two and a half years in the Deposit Banking Company of Delaware and on completing his education he was made assistant cashier in that institution, While in 1895 he became cashier. In 1898 he resigned his position and Was commissioned paymaster in the United States army by President McKinley With the rank of major on June 3, 1898. He Was connected With the paymaster general's office in Washington and paid troops in many of the eastern states and Porto Rico during the Spanish - American War and Was honorably CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 619 discharged April 8, 1899. In 1901 he organized the Security Savings Bank, of Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Jones becoming cashier. The institution has prospered and is on a. solid financial basis. Mr, Jones is likewise treasurer of the Monarch Specialty Manufacturing Company and is Widely recognized as one of the city's representative and prosperous financiers and business men. In 1885 Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Austin, a native of Taunton, Massachusetts, by Whom he has two sons, Theodore and Lendall, and one daughter, Ann. Fraternally he is connected With York Lodge, P. & A. M., and also the Royal Arch Chapter of Delaware, He is a man of modest and unassuming disposition but of genuine personal worth a man of many friends, courteous, honest, upright and just. LUKE G. BYRNE. Admitted to the bar in the period of his early manhood, Luke G. Byrne, of Columbus, has been a practitioner in the state and federal courts to the present time, and has gained that distinction which comes from close application, earnest study, careful preparation, and the utilization of natural powers and talents. Moreover, in citizenship he stands for all that is progressive, while his qualities as a man, aside from any professional relations, have gained him the warm esteem and unqualified respect of all With whom he has been associated. Mr. Byrne was born near the pretty village of Athboy, in County Meath, Ireland, December 7, 1848, a son of William and Elizabeth (Gavagan) Byrne. The father followed agricultural pursuits in his native country, but the opportunities of the new world attracted him and With his Wife and children he sailed for the United States, becoming a resident of Franklin county, Ohio. Here his remaining days were passed, his death occurring November 13, 1882, While his wife survived until the 31st of January, 1884. They were the parents of six sons, four of whom survive and occupy creditable positions in the communities in which they are residing. Brought to America in his boyhood days, Luke G. Byrne profited by the educational opportunities offered by the village school of Groveport, and throughout his life he has remained a reader Whose careful selection of books and assimilation of those which he has perused, have made him a man of broad, general information. To this is due, at least in part, his success as a member of the bar. His wide reading has enabled him to understand men and the complex motives which govern them and this, combined with careful analysis of the specific question under consideration in connection With his law work, has made him an attorney of marked ability and strength. His preparation for the Work of the courts was made in the office and under the direction of Judge J. W. Baldwin and Lorenzo English, two of the distinguished lawyers of Columbus in the early days. He devoted four years to the mastery of the principles of jurisprudence and with comprehensive knowledge of the law entered upon the work of the courts so well equipped that his clients did not suffer from any lack of experience on his part. Early 620 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS in his professional career he formed a partnership with the Hon. George S. Peters, a connection that was continued for twelve years, during which time the firm gained a place in the foremost rams in the legal profession in Columbus and Franklin county. The characteristics of his youth-capability, studiousness, and energy-have remained as salient features in the life of Mr. Byrne to the present time, and have been elements in his growing success. On the 28th of November, 1880, Mr, Byrne Was united in marriage to Miss Rose M. Leonard, a. daughter of the late Theodore Leonard, at one time a prominent citizen of Franklin county. Mr. Byrne is a most genial; companionable gentleman, and it would be difficult to find one who has more warm friends in Columbus. He has just appreciation of the social amenities of life, and yet. never allows outside interests to interfere with his professional duties, his devotion to his clients being proverbial. He has argued many cases and lost hut few, recognizing fully the necessity for thorough preparation. His handling of his cause is always full, comprehensive and accurate. and his analysis of the facts clear and exhaustive, He sees without effort the relation and dependence of facts and so groups them as to enable him to throw their combined force upon the point they tend to prove. WILLIAM M. FISHER. William M. Fisher. whose business career has been characterized by that steady progress which follows broadening experience find constantly expanding powers, is today one of the foremost commission merchants of Ohio, and has attained his present prominence by close application. earnest purpose, and unswerving business integrity, which are indispensable concomitants of success. His life work forms an important chapter in the history of the capital city, and Franklin county is glad to number him among her native sons. The home farm in what is now Marion township Was his birthplace, his natal day being September 10. 1840. It was during the closing years of the eighteenth century that the Fisher family was founded in Franklin county by his grandfather, Michael Fisher. who was a native of Virginia, where he met and married Miss Sarah Petty. a native of that state. In the year 1798 they removed to Ohio, which had not then become a part of the newly created Union, but constituted a portion of the great Northwest Territory, which was yet a wild and almost uninhabited region. The ratio of Indians to white settlers was that of one hundred to one. The forests stood in their primeval strength and in the green woods could be found many kinds of wild animals. while deer and lesser game could be had in abundance. Michael Fisher erected a little log cabin about four miles from the present site of the Columbus courthouse, purchasing a tract of eight hun dred acres along the Scioto river. His family experienced all the usual hardships and privations of pioneer life, There were no luxuries in the little cabin, and many of the comforts known to the older east were denied them by reason of the long distance from Columbus to the coast and the lack of trans- PAGE 621 - PICTURE OF WILLIAM M. FISHER PAGE 622 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 623 portation facilities. They had to depend almost entirely upon what they raised to supply the table, and their garments, too, were in large measure made from home grown materials. With characteristic energy, however, Michael Fisher began the development of a farm, making a clearing in the forest, while in the course of time he transformed the raw land into productive fields. He died upon the old homestead in 1816 and was long survived by his wife, who passed away in 1845. Their children were Christy, who became the wife of W. M. Miller; Joseph; Jacob; Milton; Michael; George; Elizabeth, the wife of William Stewart; Sarah, the wife of William Cramer; and Miranda, the wife of Arthur O'Hara. Of this family, Jacob Fisher vas, the father of William M. Fisher. He was born on the old home farm near Columbus, July 2, 1808, and was reared amid the wild scenes and environments of pioneer life, but lived to witness remarkable change. in the county, for he reached the age of seventy-six years and continued bis residence here up to the time of his death, In early days he was the captain of the Horse Company for a number of years. As a companion and helpmate for life's journey he chose Miss Mary Briggs, who was brought to Ohio in her early girlhood from her native state of New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fisher had a family of thirteen children, seven of whom reached adult life: Milton, Edward, Joseph, Michael, Jacob, Sarah Janet the wife of Abram Schoaf, and William M. Our subject and his brother Jacob are the only ones now living. In taking up the personal history of William M. Fisher we present to our readers one whose close and active connection With business affairs has contributed in substantial measure to the growth and progress of the city, his history also proving conclusively that success and an honored name may be won simultaneously. The advantages of his youth, educational and otherwise, were very few. for at an early age he began work in the fields and assisted in the cultivation of the home farm until twenty-seven years of age. He felt that his energies. however. were circumscribed by the limits of the home place and, thinking to find broader opportunities in commercial lines he became a resident of Columbus, where he secured a clerkship in the grocery store of F. A. Sells. After a short time. however, he joined John Wagonseller in the establishment of a grocery .store. which they conducted under the firm style of Fisher & Wagonseller seller for two years. On the expiration of that period they sold out and Mr, Fisher returned to the farm, devoting his energies to the raising of grain and .stock, while at the same time he made extensive shipments of grain over the Hocking Valley Railroad. Again, however, he became identified with commercial interests in Columbus as proprietor of a grocery store, which he conducted for eighteen months. During that period he shipped fruit and produce and later merged his retail business into that of a wholesale fruit and provision house, conducting his enterprise on Fourth street, near Town, until 1882, when the growth of his business demanded larger quarters and he removed to the Gwinn block, which he purchased and now owns, two blocks, The business has been constantly developed along safe and conservative. yet progressive lines, until today the trade has reached an extensive volume. The business has been organized under the name of the William M. Fisher & Sons 624 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS Commission Company, Incorporated, of which William M. Fisher is the president. In this connection he bend,: his energies to administrative direction and executive control, being thoroughly familiar With all the details of an extensive enterprise and showing notable power in coordinating forces and bringing varied interests into a unified whole, Aside from his commission business he is known in financial circles, having for more than a third of a century been one of the directors of the Ohio National Bank. He is also a director of the American Savings Bank, is vice president of the Columbus Board of Trade and president of the Central Market Board of Trade, while at one time he was largely interested in the Dahlonega Gold Mining Company, of Georgia. Pleasantly situated in his home life, Mr. Fisher was married November 13. 1862, to Miss Katherine Matheny, of Columbus, a daughter of John Matheny, of Fairfield county, Ohio. She was born in Indiana, bit much of her life has been passed in this .state. There were three sons and three daughters of this marriage: Mary A., the wife of Charles Thurber. of Columbus: Grant S., deceased: William G., associated with his father in business: Kirk B., deceased; Martha A., the wife of Mark Gifford. of Toledo. Ohio: and Katherine. Mr. Fisher is identified with the Masonic fraternity and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is in hearty sympathy with the beneficent spirit which underlies these organizations. While he has never sought to figure be fore the public in any life outside of business. he, is yet actuated by a spirit of devotion to the general good in all matters of citizenship and bas cooperated in many projects which are a matter of civic virtue and civic pride. His business record is such as any man might be proud to possess. He has always regarded a promise made or a pledge given as a sacred obligation. and he enjoys to the fullest extent the respect and confidence of his business colleagues and associates. WILLIAM J. McCOMB. In the history of commercial enterprise and business: development in Columbus it is imperative that mention be made of William J. McComb for he has contributed in large measure to the substantial growth and, progress of the city. He was not favored by fortune at the outset of his career but on the contrary faced the necessity of providing for his own support and learning the lessons of life in the difficult school of experience. Through successive stages of progress he has worked his way upward until he stand today as a representative of important financial interests, haying no longer to participate actively in business interests in order to secure the comforts and luxuries of life, Mr McComb is a native of Mansfield. Richland county. Ohio born in 1843. The McCombs were of Scottish lineage and the family was founded in eastern Pennsylvania at an early period in the colonization of the new world. Robert McComb, the father, was born in eastern Pennsylvania and in 1817 arrived in Richland county, Ohio, where for many years he followed merchandising, becoming one of the leading business men of Mansfield. He married Miss Amelia Sherman, connected with one of the most distinguished and hon- CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 625 ored families in the state. She was a granddaughter of Taylor and Elizabeth (Stoddard) Sherman. The latter was born in Woodbury, Connecticut, June 17, 1769, and died in Mansfield; Ohio, August 2, 1848. Their son, Charles Robert Sherman, was one of the first supreme judges in Ohio, being called to that office in 1823. He was born September 26, 1778, resided for many years in Lancaster, Fairfield county, Ohio, and died June 24, 1829, He was the father of eleven children, two of whom attained national distinction, including William Tecumseh Sherman, the hero of the Atlanta campaign and the march to the sea, and John Sherman, the distinguished statesman, who was the eighth of the family. Their sister, Amelia Sherman, was born in Lancaster, Ohio, in 1816, and in 1832 gave her hand in marriage to Robert McComb, who was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1797. As stated he became a resident of Mansfield, Ohio, in 1817, and after long and active connection with its commercial interests retired from business life in 1842. His labors along other lines had also constituted elements in the growth and important upbuilding of the state. He became of the prominent railroad builders of Ohio and was it director of the old Sandusky, Mansfield & Newark Railroad, now a part of the Baltimore & Ohio system. He had deep sympathy with young men who were struggling to gain a foothold in life, and assisted many of them on the upward climb. His life, therefore, was a benefit to the community at large. and when he passed away in 1865 his death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret. While he prospered in his undertakings he was ever a man of strictest integrity and commercial honor, his life representing an even balance between enterprise and truth. He had for about three years survived his wife, who passed aWay in 1862. William J. McComb pursued his education in the public schools of Mansfield to the age of sixteen years, completing the high-school course in that city. In 1859 he came to Columbus, prompted by an ambition to enjoy the better business opportunities afforded by a larger city than that in which his youth was passed. He secured a position in the employ of J. & T, E. Miller, wholesale dry-goody merchants, predecessors of the present house of Green, Joyce & Company. There he remained until 1864 becoming thoroughly familiar with that line of trade end with the business methods prevailing in commercial circles at that time. Then he entered the quartermaster's department of the Union army at Cincinnati, while later he was transferred to Detroit where he remained until 1866. He then returned to Columbus and again became associated with the wholesale dry-goods trade With the firm of Millers, Green & Joyce. He left them, however, in 1869, to engage in the real-estate business and for many years operated most extensively in the purchase and sale of property. He always dealt in his own property and through his activity in this department of business contributed in large and important measure to the upbuilding and the improvement of the city. He laid out and sold many additions and not only disposed of undeveloped property but transformed many unsightly vacancies into fine residence districts by the erection of attractive homes. Since 1900 Mr. McComb has practically lived retired although he has important invested interests. It was in that year that J. Lawrence Porter or- 626 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS ganized the Fidelity Building Loan & Savings Company, of which he became secretary with Carey Paul, of Delaware, as president. On the death of the latter Mr. McComb succeeded to the presidency in the fall of 1900 and is now at the head of this institution, which has assets of about three hundred thousand dollars. It is one of the conservative companies of middle Ohio showing a steady growth each year. There is an authorized capital of five million dollars, with one million, six hundred thousand dollars in force. Mr. McComb. however, devotes his attention to his personal property and investments, taking no active part in business affairs otherwise. In 1870 was celebrated the marriage of William J. McCornb and Miss Clara Baldwin, a daughter of the late J. William Baldwin. They have two children: Margaret H., now the wife of Smith M. Comly, of Columbus, and J. Baldwin, who was born in 1873 and is now a practicing physician of this city. Another son, Hoyt Sherman, was born in 1880 and died in 1906, in, Mexico. He was a mining engineer with the Mexico Coal & Coke Company and had particularly bright business prospects when he became ill of pneuonia and passed away. Mr. McComb was at one time a member of the Squirrel Hunters, a military organization, and he is an honorary member of the Columbus Country Club. He is fond of bowling and fishing and these have constituted the prin cipal sources of his recreation. In politics he is republican but not an active worker in the party ranks, His life has been pre-eminently that of a successful business man and an analyzation of his record shows that keen judgment. clear insight and indefatigable industry have constituted the foundation upon which he has builded his prosperity. He has always had much faith in Co lumbus and has, therefore, contributed largely to her progress. He embodied all the elements of what in this country we term a "squqare man"-one in whom to have confidence, a dependable man in any emergency. His easy dignity, his frankness and cordiality of address with the total absence of anything sinister or anything to conceal, foretoken a man who is ready to meet any obligation of life with the confidence and courage that come of conscious. personal ability, right conception of things and a habitual regard for what is best in the exercise of human activities. J. T. CRONEY, M. D. Dr. J. . Croney, practicing successfully as a physician and surgeon of Columbus, is numbered among Ohio's native sons, his birth having occurred at New Carlisle, January 15, 1845. His father, William C. Croney, was a native of Virginia and in early life came to this state, residing at few Carlisle until his death in 1862. He was one of the pioneer residents of that locality and during its formative period was closely associated with its upbuilding. He married Miss Sidney Johnston, who was of Scotch-Irish parentage. The public schools of his native town afforded Dr. Croney his educational privileges but his opportunities in youth were somewhat limited. owing to the CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 627 fact that he lost his father in boyhood and faced the necessity of going to work to aid in the support of the family. They had a small farm and Dr. Croney not only assisted in the cultivation but also worked in various lines that would yield him an honest living and enable him to contribute toward the maintenance of the other members of the family. He remained in his native county until 1869, when desiring to direct his efforts into other lines of business, he began reading medicine with Dr. Thomas, of West Newton, Ohio. Later he attended the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati and in 1871 removed to Indiana., where he engaged in the general practice of medicine until 1880. In that year he went to Ada, Ohio, where he opened an office and prosecuted his profession until 1899 when he removed to Columbus. Since then he has devoted his energy largely to the treatment and cure of epilepsy in which he has been very successful, patients coming to him from all parts of the United States and Canada. He has directed his studies and investigations along this line and his labors have been attended with excellent results in the cure of a malady which for many years was regarded as hopeless. In 1871, at West Newton, Dr. Croney was united in marriage to Miss Minette Thomas, a native of Ohio, and to them were born two daughters Anna Murdella, now Mrs. Balycat; and Maud, noW Mrs. McMahon. The wife and mother died in August, 1904, and the following year Dr. Croney married Miss Hannah Weaver. His life record has been one of activity and while the business and professional annals of the country record the lives of many self-made men there is no history Which is marked by more enterprising efforts or straightforward business principles than that of Dr. Croney, who largely acquired his early education in the school of adversity and his advanced training in the school of experience. He developed thereby a self reliant spirit, and an earnest purpose and the years have marked his success sine he became a member of the medical fraternity. CHARLES H. CHARITON. The commercial history of Columbus would be incomplete and unsatisfactory without a personal and somewhat extended mention of those whose lives are interwoven closely with its mercantile and financial development. The subject of this review, therefore, finds an appropriate place in its history for he is numbered among those men whose force of character, sterling integrity and good sense in the management of complicated affairs, are proving features in the development of the city as well as in their individual prosperity. His personal connection is that of vice president of the Isaac Eberly Company; wholesale grocers, his connection with the house continuing for more than three decades. He was born in Columbus, June 10, 1848, a son of H. H. and Catharine (Johns) Chariton, who were natives of Pennsylvania. The mother came to Columbus when the city was called Franklinton but its proportions and advantages were those of a village. Here she gave her hand in marriage to H. H. Chariton, who was one of the pioneers 628 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS of the city, He became one of the early blacksmiths of the village and lived to witness the growth and development of the little town until it became the capital and one of the important cities of the state. Both he and his Wife remained here until called to the home beyond. Charles H. Charriton was a pupil in the public schools of Columbus to the age of sixteen years when he entered the employ of Butler, Earhart & Beeson, wholesale grocers, in the old Cotton block. He continued with this firm for several years and from a humble position worked his way constantly upward until he became a traveling salesman. Subsequently he engaged With A. Stephens & Sons, conducting a tea., coffee and spice business in Cleveland, continuing with them as traveling salesman for several nears. On severing his connection with that firm in 1877 he went upon the road as representative for Isaac Eberly & Company and also became financially interested in the house. After it was merged into a stock company in 1902 and organized under the name of the Isaac Eberly Company he was chosen general manager and so continued until 1908 when he was elected vice president of the concern. This is one of the largest Wholesale grocery houses in this section of the state, employing a considerable force of traveling salesmen who cover a number of states. Thus Mr. Chariton has risen from the position of errand boy to that of a member and officer of one of the leading business companies of Ohio and is now in a position of executive administration, the success of the house being attributable in no small degree to his efforts. In November, 1887, Mr, Chariton was married to Miss Alice Price. of Columbus, a daughter of David Price and they now have one daughter, Helen Price. Mr. and Mrs. Chariton are members of the Plymouth Congre gational church and he is prominent in Masonry, having attained the thirty-second degree in the Scottish Rite and the Knight Templar degree in the York Rite. He is also a member of the Mystic Shrine and of the Royal Arcanum, and his life has been in harmony with the beneficent spirit of these orders, His career has not been helped by accident or luck or wealth or family or powerful friends. He is in its broadest sense a self-made man, being both the architect and builder of his own fortune. His record is a worthy example for young men to pattern after, showing what intelligence and probity may accomplish in the Way of success in life. FRANK H. MILLER. Frank H. Miller, for many years a prominent figure in the iron industry of central and southern Ohio and at the time of his death the head of one of the largest cement enterprises of the state, was for a quarter of a century a resident of Columbus and held an enviable position in its business and financial circles. He was born in Jackson, Ohio, May 5, 1844, a son of Dr. 0. C. and Mahala (Gillispie) Miller. The father located at Jackson when a young man and there studied medicine and engaged in practice until his PAGE 629 - PICTURE OF F. H. MILLER PAGE 630 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 631 death, attaining a high standing in his chosen profession, a large and lucrative practice and an enviable reputation as a man and a citizen. Frank H. Miller received his education in the public schools of Jackson and soon after completing the high-school course, at the age of sixteen, he enlisted as a private in the Twenty-ninth Regiment of Ohio Volunteer In fantry in response to the call for three months, volunteers. He was taken a prisoner at Harper's Ferry, but was soon paroled and shortly after reenlisted in the Sixtieth Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until the close of the war. Though never injured, he participated in many important engagements and rendered brave and efficient service. Upon being mustered out at Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Miller returned to Jackson, where he married and engaged in the mercantile business until 1869. In that year he became interested in the iron business and until the fall of 1877 served as general manager of the Madison furnace, which was owned and operated by his father-in-law, James D. Clare. Mr. Miller then removed to Washington Courthouse and there engaged in the grocery business, being also interested in the machine business at that place. In 1881 he sold out and came to Columbus to again identify with the iron industry, becoming associated with Churchill, Thomas & Fuller, pig-iron merchants, and later with Chamberlain, Turney & Beard. In 1893 he organized the firm of Miller, Wagoner & Feiser, pig-iron commission merchants, of which he was president until 1899, When he severed his connection With that concern to build the plant of the Columbus Iron & Steel Company in South Columbus. In 1898 he had assisted in organizing this company, which owns and operates one of the largest manufacturing plants in this city, and was its vice president and general manager until ill health compelled his retirement. To his able management in the early years of its establishment is largely due the financial success it has since enjoyed. In 1893 he organized and incorporated the Southern Ohio Portland Cement Company, of which he was president and general manager until his death, which occurred October 5, 1905, at. the age of sixty-one years. In his various business enterprises Mr. Miller was recognized by his associates as a man of superior business ability, conservative yet progressive, shrewd, longsighted, unerring in his judgment and possessed of untiring energy and relentless determination. His business methods were always open, unselfish and beyond reproach, his honesty and integrity unquestionable and he enjoyed the fullest confidence of all his colleagues. He was prominent in the business life of Columbus, being at one time vice president of the Board of Trade, and was active in all movements for the expansion of trade and the promotion of the general good of the city. He was a loyal republican and always greatly interested in the work of the party but never sought the reward of office for his fealty. He was a member of the Masonic order and of the Broad Street Episcopal church. On the 11th of September, 1866, at Jackson, Ohio, Mr. Miller was married to Miss Josephine Ross Clare, daughter of James D. and Sarah J. Clare, of that city. Mr. Clare was also engaged in the iron business throughout the greater part of his life. owning and operating Madison furnace in Jackson 632 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS county and Bloom furnace in Scioto county. His wife died in 1894, at Portsmouth, Ohio, Where they resided, and he Was called to his final rest December 21, 1898, while paying a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Miller, at Columbus. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Miller was blessed with six children, four of whom are living and reside in this city: Blanche Clare. the wife of Dennison B. Byers; James Clare, secretary and treasurer of the Columbus Iron & Steel Company, who married Miss Lucy Harding, of Jackson, Ohio; Irene D., the wife of O. D. Howard; and Sarah, at home. Two children died in infancy. Mr. Miller was devoted to his family, held friendship inviolable and endeavored at all times to show consideration for the rights and privilegesof others. Though a man of large stature, commanding appearance and of strong character, kindness, courtesy, generosity and tenderness of heart were his predominating characteristics; and the reverence and devotion with which his name is spoken by his family, friends and business associates is the highest tribute that can be paid to his memory. CLARENCE E. RICHARDS. Clarence E. Richards, a leading architect of Columbus. being the senior member of the firm of Richards, McCarthy & Bulford, was born in Jackson. Michigan, on the 224 of February, 1865. His grandparents were John L. and Betsy (Tillottson) Richards, the former born January 4, 1794. while the latter's birth occurred in Massachusetts, December 2, 179 7. John L. Richards passed away in Michigan in 1853, while his wife was called to her final rest on the 27th of November, 1838. Ephraim G. Richards. the father of Clarence E. Richards, was born in Genessee county, New York, in 1828. and in 1837 accompanied his father on the removal to Michigan. After attaining his majority he followed contracting in the Wolverine state. but in 1870 went to Kansas and the folloWing year homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres in Butler county, that state, where he made his home until 1889. He now resides with his son, Clarence E. Richards. in Columbus. having reached the venerable age of eighty years. At Battle Creek. Michigan, he wedded Miss Louise M. Shipman, whose birth occurred in Genesee county, New York, in 1836. She was three years of age when brought by her parents to Battle Creek. Clarence E. Richards attended the country schools of Kansas, the public schools, of Eldorado, that state, and the State Normal University. From 1883 until 1886 he was engaged in teaching school in Butler county, Kansas, imparting clearly and readily to others the knowledge that he had acquired. In 1888 he removed to Newark, Ohio, joining his brother, Gary F., an architect of that city. On the expiration of twelve months he went to Cincinnati, taking a position in the office of Edwin Anderson, where he studied architecure for a year. He then returned to Newark. where he remained for four years and in 1892 came to Columbus. accepting the posi- CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS -633 tion of superintendent of construction with the architectural firm of Yost & Packard, with whom he remained until 1897. At that time he organized the firm of Richards, McCarthy & Bulford, which has since been numbered among the most successful and prominent building concerns of Columbus. Their offices are located in the Ruggery building and their business extends over Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Some of the structures which stand as monuments to their architectural skill and ability are the buildings for the Institute for Deaf and the Boys' Industrial Reform School at. Lancaster, and they have erected many important business blocks, churches, schools, private residences; etc. No higher testimonial could be given than is found in the character of the buildings which they have erected and their business is constantly increasing in volume and importance. Mr. Richards has been married twice. In 1889, in Kansas, he wedded Miss Mollie E. Whiteside, who passed away in Columbus in 1893 and by whom he had a son, Clarence Earl, born in Newark in 1892. On the 17th of January, 1900, at Indianola., Florida., Mr. Richards was again married, his second union being with Carrie B. Humphreys, a native of Columbus and a daughter of A. S. and Martha (Moores) Humphreys. Her maternal grandfather. Henry Moores, came to Columbus in the '40s, while her father, A. S. Humphreys, a native of England, came here in the `64s. The latter conducted an art store in this city for many years but in 1898 went to Florida.. having since made his home upon an extensive orange plantation, which he owns and operates. Unto Clarence E. and Carrie B. (Humphreys) Richards were born two children, namely: Alfred Humphreys, whose birth occurred in Columbus in 1902; and Louise Moores, born in 1904, whose demise occurred in 1906. Mr. Richards is a devoted member of the Baptist church and also belongs to the Ohio Club, the Columbus Country Club and the old Northwest Genealogical Society. Both he and his wife are well known and highly esteemed throughout the community as people of genuine personal worth and sterling traits of character. having gained the confidence and regard of all with whom they have come in contact. JAMES O. NISWONGER. The unostentatious routine of private life, although of vast importance to the welfare of the majority, has not figured to any great extent on the pages of history, but the names of those who have distinguished themselves by the possession of qualities of character which mainly contribute to the success of private life and to the public stability, and who have enjoyed the respect and confidence of those around them, should not be permitted to perish, The prosperity of any community, town or city, depends upon its commercial activity. its industrial interests and its trade relations, and therefore, among the builders of a town are those who stand at the head of the business enterprises. In this connection James O. Niswonger deserves mention. for he is general 634 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS manager and one of the directors of the Columbus Dry Goods Company, and his business life has been characterized by the capable conduct of his interests. He was born in Clayton, Montgomery county, Ohio, April 7, 1864, representing one of the oldest families of that locality, his great-grandfather having settled there in 1800. He came to the new world from Holland and was the founder of the family in Ohio. His son, George Niswonger, who was born in 1809, became a very successful farmer and a prominent and influential man. His son, Eli Niswonger, was born on the farm where his father's birth occurred and it was also the birthplace of the subject of this review. He, too, has followed agricultural life and is one of the highly respected and influential residents of his community, He has now reached the age of seventy-two years and his wife also survives. Prior to her marriage she bore the name of Mary Coffman, and is a native of Montgomery county. Both are members of the German Baptist church. The youthful days of James O. Niswonger were spent in the usual manner of farm lads. He assisted in the work of the fields through the summer months and in the winter seasons attended the district schools until twenty years of age, also enjoying the advantages of a commercial course. He afterward went to Arcanum, Darke county, Ohio, where he entered the employ of a cousin who was engaged in the dry-goods business, there remaining for two years. He afterward removed to Dayton, Ohio, in 1886, and secured a position with the dry-goods house of Bauer, Forrester & Company, acting as salesman and buyer of cotton goods. He was afterward buyer of woolen goods for the firm of Elder &; Johnston and continued in that position until 1899, when he went to New York city where he engaged with James McCreary & Company. During his association with that house he was successively promoted until 1901, becoming manager of the branch store at Brooklyn, which he successfully conducted. In 1902 he was promoted to manager of the Columbus store which was conducted under the name of the Columbus Dry Goods Company, being owned by Mr. Claflin of New York. Here he displayed the same qualities of careful, systematic and successful management until March, 1905, when a disastrous fire occurred, destroying much of the stock. A new firm was then organized, under the name of the Columbus Dry Goods Company, Mr. Niswonger being very active in the organization of the new company, of which E. K. Stewart is president and treasurer, Colonel J. D. Ellison, vice president and director, and T. J. Dundon, secretary, with Mr. Niswonger as manager and director. These officers constitute the executive board. From the organization the business has been very successful, a rapid and substantial increase being shown each month, They handle a complete line of dry goods, draperies and general decorating goods and ladies, and children's furnishings. This is one of the most progressive concerns in Columbus and its development is largely due to the careful system which Mr. Niswonger has inaugurated. Tireless energy, keen perception, honesty of purpose, genius for devising the right thing at the right time are numbered among his chief characteristics. Justice has ever been shown in his relations to his patrons and his employes and be has been watchful of all. of the details of his business and of all of CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 635 the indications pointing toward prosperity and from the beginning has had an abiding faith in the ultimate success of his enterprise. On the 3d of June, 1902, Mr. Niswonger was married to Miss Florence Gray, of Syracuse, 'New York, and their children are Alice Mary, born in 1903, and Louise Gray, born in 1905. Mr. Niswonger is a member of the Knights of Pythias. He is connected with the Columbus Board of Trade and is interested in all of the movements of that organization for the improvement and development of the city. He votes with the republican party. His life has at all times been actuated by high and honorable principles and few men are more prominent or more widely known in the enterprising city of Columbus than Mr. Niswonger, who in the years of his residence here has gained recognition as a man of genuine personal worth as well as an enterprising merchant, for he belongs to that class of representative American men who promote the general prosperity while advancing individual interests. WILLIAM ABBOTT SMITH. William Abbott Smith, secretary of the Smith Agricultural Chemical Company of Columbus, is in this connection associated with one of the important manufacturing enterprises of the city that contributes in substantial measure to the material development and prosperity of Columbus. He was born at Sunbury, Delaware county, Ohio, May 29, 1867, the third son of Mar:shal1 and Elvira Abbie (Thrall) Smith, and pursued his education in the public schools of that. place. He made his preliminary step in the business world when nineteen years of age, becoming a clerk in the Farmers Bank of his native town. His faithfulness and ability there recommended him for promotion and after three years he became cashier, in which position he continued for nearly four years. On the expiration of that period he removed to Westerville and accepted the cashiership of the Bank of Westerville. where he also remained for four years. While thus identified with financial interests he became connected with his father and three brothers in organizing the Ohio Farmers Fertilizer Company at Columbus in 1895. From the beginning the enterprise proved profitable and was conducted under the original name until 1903t when it was reorganized under the style of the Smith Agricultural Chemical Company. William A. Smith was actively engaged in this business from its inception as secretary and still holds the position. He is now giving his undivided attention to the upbuilding of the business and his labor has been ,in effective force in its On the 4th of February, 1897t Mr. Smith was married to Miss Weltha Pinney. who was born January 9, 1875, at Pana. Illinois, a daughter of Perry and Clarinda (Beardsley) Pinney and a descendant of an old New England family. Their children are as follows: Marion Elvira, who was born October 13. 1897: Mildred Clarinda. born March 15, 1899: Eleanor 636 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS Pinney, who was born June 2, 1900; Dorothy Holmes, April 13, 1902: Virginia Thrall, March 24, 1905; Janet Catherine and Isabell Emma. twins, born October 9, 1908. Mrs. Smith is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mr. Smith is independent in his political views; considering the capability of the candidate rather than his party affiliation. He holds membership in the Presbyterian church and has attained high rank in Masonry, being a member of the consistory and of the Mystic Shrine. Tie is also a member of the Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. His life has been characterized by unabating industry and energy that never flags and by a. close adherence to a high standard of commercial ethics. WALTER BRAUN. Walter Braun, who is filling the position of county surveyor for a second term, his reelection being an unmistakable testimonial of his capable services following his first election, was born in Columbus July 1. 1869. His grandmother, in the maternal line, canna to this city in 1835, making the journey by way of the canal from Cleveland. The father, Herman Braun. Sr., was a native of Germany and arrived in this city in 1850. For a half of a century he has engaged in the drug business at No. 24 North High street, and become widely known as a successful, prominent and reliable merchant, being a splendid example of the thrifty and energetic German-American citizen. He is still living and at the present tune is still active in business. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Louisa Hachtel, was a native of Columbus and died in March. 1900. At the usual age Walter Braun entered the public schools of this city and on leaving the high school continued his education in the Ohio State University, devoting four years to the mastery of the engineering course. During the last year he accomplished two years' work. In 1888 he entered the office of the county surveyor under Josiah Kinnear and acted as assistant county engineer for a year and a half. He was then made deputy county surveyor under John J. Dun, serving under him for two terms and also for two terms under the succeeding surveyor, Henry Maetzel. In 1901 he was elected county surveyor, taking the position in 1902 and serving until 1905. He was reelected for. a second term without opposition and though the usual term would expire in September, 1908, he will continue in office until September, 1909, by reason of a. legislative extension of the term. His work in this office is principally in the line of bridge construction. He built the Hayden Run bridge over the Scioto river, the Fishinger Mill bridge over the Scioto river, the Taylor bridge over the Big Walnut and Alum creeks in Madison township, the Cleveland avenue viaduct, the Reed avenue viaduct, the Joyce avenue viaduct, the Groveport pike subway. and is now completing the Leonard avenue viaduc. His work in this connection has attracted the CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 637 favorable attention of expert engineers and shows that he possesses pronounced ability in the field of his chosen labor. Mr. Braun was married in Columbus in 1893 to Miss Clara Buchsieb, and they have one daughter, Virginia, born in 1903. Mr. Braun is a member of the Columbus Maennerchor and the Columbus Liederkranz and is a charter member of the Columbus Orchestra, possessing the love of music which is characteristic of his German ancestry. He has attained the thirty-second degree in the Masonic fraternity and is a. member of the Mystic Shrine. His political views are in accord with the principles of democracy and since his election to his present office he has given his undivided attention to the work thereof. He belongs to the Engineers Club and through this association finds inspiration for his labors in the line of his chosen profession. He is fond of fishing and indulges his love of that sport in his leisure hours, but altogether he is a most busy man, neglectful of no duty that devolves upon him in his official relations. The fact that he was nominated for the second term without opposition stands as an incontrovertible evidence of his ability and the unqualified confidence reposed in him by his fellow townsmen. H. C. CREITH. H. C. Creith, who is at the head of a wholesale lumber enterprise operating extensively in the southern states, maintains his offices in the Columbus Savings & Trust building of this city. He was born at Imlay City, Michigan, November 4, 1871, his parents being John C. and Jennie (Freeman) Creith, natives of Canada and Romeo, Michigan, respectively. The father removed to Michigan when fifteen years of age and still makes his home in that .state, being engaged in business as a lumberman. H. C. Creith acquired his education in the public schools of his native state and after attaining his majority, became connected with the lumber business. In 1895 he took up his abode in Columbus, first becoming traveling salesman for a lumber company. In 1903, however, he established himself in business on his own account and is now at the head of an extensive wholesale lumber enterprise, the operations of which extend throughout the southern states. For the past three years he has maintained his office in the Columbus Savings & Trust building, where he has a fine suite of rooms. He has earned for himself an enviable reputation as a careful man of business. and in his dealings is known for his prompt and honorable methods, which have won him the deserved and unbounded confidence of his fellowmen. In 1899 Mr. Creith was united in marriage to Miss Jennie H. Ardis, a native of Evart, Michigan, by whom he has one son, Ardis H., born March 9, 1901. Though not an office seeker, Mr. Creith is actively interested in all measures and movements instituted for the welfare of the city. Fraternally he is connected with Magnolia. Lodge. A. F. & A. M., Ohio Chapter, 638 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS Mount Vernon Commandery, Scioto Consistory and Aladdin Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He also belongs to Columbus Lodge, No. 37, B. P. O. E., the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and various other societies. His friends esteem him not only for the success, which he has achieved in business life but also for the possession of those sterling traits of character which in every land and clime awaken regard and admiration. HON. THOMAS E. POWELL. Hon. Thomas E. Powell was for many years numbered among the most prominent citizens of Delaware, Ohio, and since 1887 has been a resident of Columbus. A lawyer by profession, his success has been such as to win him prestige not only throughout the state but throughout the country, and he has gained almost equal fame in industrial and financial circles. It has been his fortune to represent many of the large corporate interests of the United States in a legal capacity and his professional duties have called him into fully one-half of the states of the Union. He comes of a distinguished family of Delaware county. The name of his father, Thomas W. Powell, is inseparably linked with the history of Delaware and its institutions, for he was its guiding genius during its constructive period. The Powells are descended from the ancient Britons and both the Powell and Watkins family, from which he is descended through his grandmother, trace their lineage back to ancestors who were in the Saxon invasion of Great Britain in the fifth century. These names are found in the earliest year books and in literature of the Saxons in connection with prominent historical events. Thomas Watkins Powell wedded Elizabeth Gordon, and the family home was on what is now the campus of the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware-a dwelling that was subsequently occupied by successive presidents of the university for many years. It was there that Thomas E. Powell was born February 20, 1842. Reared in the city of his nativity, he supplemented his preliminary education by a course in the Ohio Wesleyan University, from which he was graduated in the class of 1863. In the year of his graduation the university conferred upon him the Bachelor of Arts degree and in 1867 the Master of Arts. His college course was interrupted by about nine months' service as a soldier of the Civil war. In the spring of 1862 he enlisted as a member of Company E, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and he held the rank of sergeant. He was with his command in West Virginia and at Washington. In preparation for the practice of law he studied under the direction of his father and in 1866 was admitted to the bar, after which he entered into partnership with W. P. Reid. This connection under the name of Reid & Powell was maintained until the death of the senior partner in 1879. During this time they had erected the Reid & Powell block, a three-story brick building situated on the southwest corner of Sandusky street and Central avenue. Mr. Powell continued his residence in Delaware until 1887, and after the dissolu- PAGE 639 - PICTURE OF THOMAS E. POWELL PAGE 640 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 641 tion of the firm of Reid & Powell he was for some time senior member of the firm of Powell, Gill & Kauffman, his partners being Judge J. F. Gill and Frank Kauffman. The latter subsequently withdrew, from the firm, but the organization was maintained as Powell & Gill until 1887. In his practice Mr. Powell largely made a specialty of corporation law, and became a recognized authority on questions connected with that field of jurisprudence. He was accorded a large and distinctively representative clientage and in the courts he won many notable verdicts favorable to his clients as the result of his comprehensive understanding of the principles of law, his thorough preparation and his correct application of legal knowledge to the points at issue. While still a resident of Delaware he became closely associated with its upbuilding and development in various lines. In 1867 he assisted in organizing the Deposit Banking Company of the city, which established and controls a very flourishing bank, Mr. Powell remaining as one of its directors until his removal to Columbus. He also laid out one of the largest additions to Delaware about 1868, and about 1873 erected the Powell House, the leading hotel in Delaware. He also assisted in organizing the Delaware Chair Company in 1870 and has since been one of its directors. On removing to Columbus in 1887, Mr. Powell organized the firm of Powell, Owen, Ricketts & Black. Hon. S. N. Owen was but recently retired from the supreme court bench and was the first to sever his connection with the firm upon withdrawing from active practice eight or ten years later. Upon the elevation of Mr. Black to the probate bench the partnership was dissolved and Mr. Powell has since continued alone in practice. He has been connected with some of the most important litigation in Ohio courts, one of the most notable cases being the Deshler will case, involving more than a half million dollars, in which he represented the plaintiff. The case was before the court for nearly twelve years and for his successful prosecution thereof Mr. Powell received a fee of sixty thousand dollars. As a corporation lawyer he represents some of the most prominent business interests of the country. He has been attorney for the American Sugar Refinery Company of New York, the Standard Oil Company, the Ohio & Western Coal Company, the National Cash Register Company, and many other large corporation.. in New York and Ohio. During his practice in Columbus his fees from New York have exceeded those from Ohio, although he has tried cases in nearly every county of the state. He has also been called to nearly half of the states in the Union for professional service and has appeared in all of the courts from the common pleas to the United States supreme court and without doubt has tried more cases than any other Ohio lawyer now living. The extent of his practice indicates his ability, his comprehensive knowledge of the law. his forensic force and his rank among the foremost members of the profession. He has always been a close student of the law and undoubtedly one feature of his success is the fact that he has never regarded his knowledge as so accurate that he has failed to look up authorities or make careful preparation of his cause before entering the court room. In Columbus, as in Delaware, he has contributed to the development of the city in various lines. He laid out a twenty acre tract known as the Powell ad- 642 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS dition on North Main street in 1886 and has twenty acres more in that locality, which he also expects to subdivide. He was one of three who purchased and laid out the Bullitt Park Addition in 1889, the largest addition to the city, and in this he is still interested. He has dealt extensively in real estate and is still heavily interested in property. In all business transactions his judgment is sound and reliable and has carried him into very important relations to the public. He is now attorney for nearly all of the wholesale houses of Columbus and his clientele is most prominent. General Powell laid the foundation for a most t attractive home life in his marriage in Columbus on the 16th of January. 1872, to Miss Eliza Thompson. a daughter of Bishop Edward Thompson,. the first president of the Ohio Wesleyan University. Six children were born of this union: Edward T., a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan University and an attorney at law, who has offices with his father; Maria, the wife of the Rev. Charles W. Watson, D.D.. secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Missions of Philadelphia: Cornelia, at home : Raymond, of Tucson, Arizona; Warren T., who was graduated from the Ohio State University in 1907 and afterward spent a. year in Japan as teacher of English in the University of Tokio: and Harold; a member of the State University of the class of 1909. Mr. Powell is a member of the Broad Street Methodist Episcopal church. to the support of which he has been a liberal contributor. His political allegiance was given to the republican party until 1872, since which time he has figured as one of the most prominent representatives of democracy in Ohio, while his opinions have not, been without weight in the national councils of the party. He served as presidential elector from his district in 1872 and two years later way the party's nominee for congress s. Although the district is strongly republican he ran ahead of his ticket and in his home county had the honor of being the first. democrat who ever carried the county in a congressional race. In 1873 he was the democratic nominee for attorney general of Ohio and in 1878 was presidential elector at large from the state. Its 1887 he was nominated for governor of Ohio against Senator Foraker and was delegate at large to the Chicago convention which nominated Grover Cleveland for the presidency and also placed Governor Hoadley in nomination. He possesses natural oratorical power and is master of the art of rhetoric. Moreover. in his addresses he always makes strong appeal to the better judgment and reason of man and his ability as a speaker his many times enabled him to sway vast audiences. while never has he failed to leave the impress of his thought upon the minds of his hearers. His oratorical ability has led him to be frequently called upon to place names before nominative conventions. He has also made many addresses before conventions of other character than political, including the State Bankers' Association and the Indiana Bankers' Association. He has been an occasional contributor to various periodicals, especially the bankers' magazines of New York and Chicago and at present is engaged in the revision of the work of his father on Appellate Proceedings, which is out in print. He also expects to revise and put out a. new edition to his father's Ancient Britons, now also out in print. He presented the name of Allen G. Thurman in the St. Louis convention in 1888 and of General Thomas Ewing, CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 643 gubernatorial candidate in 1878 and in 1885 also nominated Durbin Warren for governor. His fraternal relations are with Hiram Lodge, F. & A. M., of Delaware. There are few men whose activities have covered so broad a scope and who have attained to such eminent success and prominence in so many lines. Thoroughness has been one of his most marked characteristics and has been manifest in his mastery of every subject to which he has given his attention whether in the field of jurisprudence, the development of real estate or in the control of industrial and financial interests. His name wields a wide influence and during the years of his manhood be has done much to mold public thought and opinion. His ability brings him not only into business prominence but also into close relations of companionship and friendship with many of the distinguished people of the country. ROBERT EMMET SHELDON, JR. Robert Emmet Sheldon, Jr., is the secretary of the Sheldon Dry Goods Company. A Yale graduate, his liberal educational advantages well qualify him for responsibilities in the business world, and as the years, have passed he has made good use of his talents and opportunities. He was born in Columbus, April 12, 1883, and is a son of Robert and Mary E. (Butler) Sheldon. His early education was acquired in the public schools of Columbus and in 1900 he was graduated from the high school. He then matriculated in Yale University from which he was graduated with the bachelor of philosophy degree in 1904. Mr. Sheldon then returned to his native city and became a factor in the conduct of the business, which is recognized as one of the city's leading commercial enterprises. In January, 1905, he was elected secretary of the Sheldon Dry Goods Company and thus passed on to a. position of executive control. since which time he has bent his energies, largely to organization, to constructive efforts and administrative direction. His has been an active career and while he has promoted individual success he has also furthered a business enterprise which is contributing to the expansion and material development of his city. On the 10th of slay, 1906, Mr. Sheldon was married to Miss Ruth Margaret Church, a. daughter of Samuel Harden Church, the author and student. who is now secretary of the Carnegie Institute. sir. Sheldon is prominent in club and social circles. He belongs to the Chi Phi fraternity, to the Yale Alumni association of central Ohio and to the New York Yale Club, thus maintaining close relations with the alumni who claim the same alma mater as does sir. Sheldon. In this city he is connected with the Columbus Club and the Arlington Country Club. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and he is a. member of the Columbus Republican Glee Club, thus taking active part in campaign work. He loyally supports the political principles in which he believes and his position on any 644 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS momentous question is never an equivocal one. He is a. young man of firm purpose, of recognized capability and of commendable ambition and the various interests with which he has been associated have benefitted by the stimulus of his energy and cooperation. HON. EBENEZER W. POE. Hon. Ebenezer W. Poe, occupying a prominent place in the public life of Ohio for many years, was honored as a citizen whose fidelity to the public welfare was above question, while his citizenship showed a. wide grasp of the questions of vital importance to the commonwealth. His life record began in Findlay, Ohio, November 11, 1846, and was terminated by death June 19, 1898. In the paternal line he was descended from Virginia ancestry and in the maternal line lm, was connected with the Vance family which furnished Ohio with one of its early governors. His parents were George L. and Jane (Wilson) Poe, farming people of Hancock county.. He spent his boyhood days on the home-farm where he early became familiar with the duties and labors of agricultural life. Ile was still in his teens when his patriotic spirit responded to his country's call and he enlisted as a volunteer in the war of the rebellion. At the front he proved his loyalty by his unquestioning performance of the duties that developed upon him and when hostilities has ceased and he returned home he continued his education in the Findlay high school. After putting aside his text-books he became connected with the dry-goods trade and his mercantile and commercial activity continued in that line until 1881, when he was called from private to public life, and served for two terns as auditor of Wood county. He thoroughly systematized the work of the office and was so prompt, faithful and accurate in the discharge of its duties that in 1887 he was elected auditor of state and received public endorsement of his capable administration of the office by being reelected for a. second term. He also received strong endorsement as candidate for governor, before the republican state convention in 1895, and was always recognized as a leading representative of the party in Ohio. His political work was of an effective character and was in consistent harmony with the ideas of patriotic American citizenship. On his retirement from the position of sate auditor in January. 1886, Mr. Poe gave his entire time to the local interests of the Equitable Life Insurance Company, first being a member of the firm of Fuller & Poe, and later of the firm of Poe & Mosier, being the senior partner of the firm and its chief executive head. He bent his energies to constructive work and administrative direction and his capable control was manifest in the excellent results which attended his efforts. The firm had the finest office; of any agency in the state and the attractive appearance thereof was an indication of the prosperity attending the business. On October 8, 1868, Mr. Poe was married in Hancock county. Ohio, to Miss Caroline Thomas, a. native of that county. and unto them were born CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 645 four children: Laura, he wife of H. E. Simons, of Chicago; Charles W., who has been for some time employed in the state auditor's office, and who married Grace Fielding and has one son, John F., Harry, died at the age of seven years; and Ethel at home. Mr. Poe was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and a. number of secret societies based upon the principles of mutual helpfulness and brotherly kindness. He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and his life was at all times in keeping with its benevolent spirit. He held membership in the Broad Street. Methodist church and was interested in all that pertained to the material, intellectual, social and moral progress of his community. His position in republican circles came in recognition of his ability for leadership. From early manhood he regarded it the duty, as well as the privilege of every American citizen, to keep himself informed on the questions of the day and be always studied thoroughly those issues which were of vital import to the state and nation. He was able to present his side of the case in the strong, clear light of common sense and logical reasoning, and over his record as advocate of republican principles and as an incumbent in public office there falls no shadow of wrong or suspicion of evil. When he passed away in 1898 Columbus and the state mourned the loss of one of its honored and valued citizens. Mrs. Poe still makes her home in this city, where she has an extensive circle of friends. ROBERT E. KEYS. Robert E. Keys, devoting his energies to the work of tilling the soil and also rendering acceptable official service in the office of trustee of Sharon township, where he now resides, was born in Worthington, Ohio, February 14, 1869, his parents being Jabez and Mary J. (McCann) Keys. The father was born in the town of Waddsdon, Buckinghamshire, England, and when a young man came to America, crossing the Atlantic in 1833, accompanying his parents on this voyage from Liverpool to New York. After a. few weeks spent on Statten Island. New York, they went to Sacket Harbor in the. Empire state and then the family came to Columbus. Throughout his entire life Jabez Keys followed the occupation of farming and was also for a time engaged in the grocery business in Worthington. He died in this county at the age of fifty-two years, when his son Robert was but five years of age. His wife was a native of Muskingum county. Ohio. and died at Worthington, February 22, 1901, at the age of seventy-six years. There were four children by this marriage: Thomas, Hattie and Annie, all now deceased; and Robert E., of this review. The father was married twice and had four children by his first marriage; namely: Janette and William. who have passed away : William, the second of the name. living in Sharon township. Ohio and Mrs. Jane Ann Ault of this township. Robert E. Keys was only a year old when his parents removed to the farm two and a half miles north of Worthington and it has since been his 646 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS place of residence. As soon as old enough to handle the plow he was set to work in the fields and as the years have passed he has made substantial progress in the business world. He gave his father the benefit of his assistance up to the time of his marriage and then began farming on his own account. He is today the owner of one hundred and forty-five acres of rich and arable land devoted to general farming and stock-raising. The place presents a most attractive appearance in its well tilled fields, fences kept in good repair and substantial buildings. In 1900 he erected a large and fine farm residence which is one of the attractive country homes of the locality. Everything about the place indicates the careful supervision of a practical and progressive owner whose labors are effective and resultant factors in winning success.. It was in November, 1883, that 31r. Keys was united in marriage to Miss Christie Washburn who was born in Delaware county, Ohio, and was a daughter of William and Emeline Washburn. They lost their first born child in infancy but have a daughter and son. Alta and Orville, with them on the old homestead. In his political views Mr. Keys is an earnest republican, interested ill the work of the party and active in its support. In the fall of 1907 he was elected a. trustee of Sharon township and is now serving in that capacity, He belongs to New England Lodge, No. 4, A. F. & A. M., of Worthington, and his life is in harmony with the beneficent spirit of the craft, which is based upon mutual helpfulness and brotherly kindness. EDSOLL KENDALL HIBBS. Edsoll Kendall Hibbs, a successful building contractor of Columbus was born near Portsmouth, Ohio; December 19, 1875. His grandfather. Samuel Hibbs. also a. native of this state, passed away in Portsmouth when eighty years of age. H. W. Hibbs, the father of our subject, was born October 15. 1852. and is a wealthy farmer and stock-raiser. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Sarah Virginia Kendall, is a daughter of George and Levina Kendall, who were descended from old Virginia families and became pioneer settlers of southern Ohio. Edsoll Kendall Hibbs was educated in the graded and high schools of Portsmouth, Ohio, and gained his first experience along the line of his chosen vocation by three years' connection with a contracting firm of that city. He was then engaged for a similar period in railway bridge building, while in 1901 he came to Columbus and for a year and a half was with the firm of Nichols & Carr. Subsequently he entered the building and contracting business on his own account and has been remarkably successful in this venture. Among the many important structures which stand as monuments to his architectural skill and ability are the Franklin brewery, the Iroquois apartments, the Girls' dormitory of the Ohio State University. the residence of T. J. Morgan at Wellston-one of the finest in southern Ohio, the Arcade at New- PAGE 647 - PICTURE OF F. K. HIBBS PAGE 648 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 649 ark, Ohio, and the high school at Grogan, this state. He is a. member of the Builders' Exchange and of the North Side Board of Trade and is widely recognized as one of the prosperous, popular and worthy representatives of his profession, occupying a handsome suite of offices in the Columbus Savings & Trust building. As a companion and helpmate on life's journey Mr. Hibbs chose Miss Kathern Ginby, a daughter of Thomas Ginby, who is a well known citizen of Columbus. They occupy a commodious and attractive residence at No. 517 West Fifth avenue. In his political views Mr. Hibbs is a stanch republican, while his fraternal relations are with the Elks, the Knights of Pythias and the Red Men of America. His life has been preeminently that of a business man who is concentrating his time and energies upon his private affairs in the acquirement of a. gratifying measure of success, which he well merits. HERVEY W. WHITAKER, M. D. While Dr. Whitaker is well known in Columbus as a successful physician he is known in the scientific world as an ethnologist although his studies have been prosecuted for his own interest and not for pecuniary profit. He was born in Montgomery county, near Clarksville, Tennessee, August 15, 1857. He comes of a family of English lineage, established in America in the early colonial days when representatives of the name settled in Maryland. His grandfather, George Washington Whitaker, was personally acquainted with every president from Washington to Grant, passing away during the administration of the hero of Appomattox, at the advanced age of ninety-seven years. His wife was of Welsh lineage, her father having settled in North Carolina, while both families removed at an early date to Montgomery county, Tennessee. Dr. Hervey M. Whitaker father of Dr. Whitaker, was a native of Kentucky and in early life studied medicine; which he practiced for many years in Montgomery county, Tennessee, becoming one of the most prominent physicians of that section of the state. He made a professional visit only twenty-four hours prior to his demise, which occurred when he was sixty-seven years of age. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Sarah Williams, was a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and died in 1905. They were the parents of three daughters and two sons, the brother of Dr. Whitaker being a resident of 'Nashville. Reared in the state of his nativity Dr. Whitaker supplemented his preliminary education by study in the University of Tennessee and with broad literary knowledge to serve as the foundation upon which to rear the super structure of professional learning he entered the Starling Medical College in 1879 and was graduated in 1881, his studies being directed in a large measure by Dr. Loving, a noted physician of that period. He has since taken post-graduate work in Philadelphia, and considerable hospital experience has added to his knowledge and capability. In July. 1881. he was 650 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS appointed assistant surgeon in the United States navy, and during one of his several cruises he spent much time among the islands of the southern Pacific. While there Dr. Whitaker became much interested in the subject of ethnology and his researches and investigations along that line led to his making a special trip to Easter Island for the Smithsonian Institute. He also made several cruises to Europe and his extensive travel has brought him an intimate and interesting knowledge of various countries concerning which he has studied broadly acquainting himself with the history of the ancient as well as the modern peoples. In 1890 Dr. Whitaker located in Columbus, where he has since given his attention largely to the general practice of medicine. He belongs to the Academy of Medicine, American Medical Association, the State -Medical Society and the Mississippi Valley Medical Association. He has attained high rank in Masonry, having taken the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite while with the nobles of the Mystic Shrine he has also crossed the desert. Literature furnishes his chief source of recreation and a few minutes' conversation with Dr. Whitaker indicates the breadth of his reading and his scholarly attainments. Study and travel have made him the most interesting companion and his researches have covered various fields of scientific investigation. He has contributed to various literary journals but is at present engaged in he practice of his profession and is also acting as associate professor of the practice of medicine. NOAH CHERRY. Noah Cherry, the well known proprietor of the Cherry Hotel at Canal Winchester, was born on the pith of June, 1&W. His father, Andrew Cherry; whose birth occurred in Pennsylvania, May 18, 1820. was married on the 18th of April. 1839, to Miss Sarah Miller, who was born in Adelphi, Ohio, September 9. 1817. At the time of his marriage, being then only nineteen years of age, he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of wild land in Ross county, Ohio, and with resolute spirit and a determination to succeed, the young couple established their home in the undeveloped and unsettled region. Andrew Cherry cleared his one hundred and sixty acre tract unaided and in due course of time was rewarded by annual harvests of golden grain. He also erected his first t log cabin and made his home on the place until 18053, when he disposed of the property and in 1873 purchased what was known as the Job Zeigler farm, comprising one hundred and sixty-six acres in Fairfield county. There he resided until 1899, when he retired from the active work of the fields and took up his abode in Waterloo. In his farming operations he met with a gratifying and well merited measure of sussess and was widely recognized as a model exponent of agricultural interests. He won many prizes for the excellent quality of his corn and wheat and also raised high grade cattle. hogs and horses, always having a fine specimen of the noble steed for sale. His demise, which occurred in 1903. was the occasion CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 651 of deep and widespread regret. In politics he was a sturdy democrat, while his religious belief was indicated by his membership in the Lutheran church, in the faith of which he reared his family. For more than a. quarter of a century he had survived his wife, who was called to her final rest in 1877. Mr. Miller, the father of Mrs. Cherry, was also numbered among the pioneer settlers and was noted as a successful hunter and trapper of the early days. His wife, a. typical pioneer woman, was an adept in the art of spinning and weaving and made various garments for the members of the household. The record of the children of Andrew and Sarah (Miller) Cherry is as follows: George, born January 31, 1842; Mrs. Margaret Dixon, whose birth occurred September 15, 1844; Mrs. Catherine Miller, who was born February I3, 1848; Mrs. Ann Gley, born October 11, 1849; Mrs. Mary Knepper, born May 14, 1851; Mrs. Harriet Sailor, born October 15, 1854, Noah, of this review; and Alfred, who was born October 10, 1860. At the early age of ten years Noah Cherry assisted in the operation of the home farm, performing as much work as a man, and up to the time he was twenty-one years of age he gave his father the benefit of his services, receiving no recompense save his board and clothes. He was married at the age of twenty years, eleven and a half months but remained with his father until he had fully attained his majority, when he rented a tract of land and sowed it to wheat, from the sale of which he received his first cash capital. Purchasing a team and farm implements, he rented a piece of land for two years and on the expiration of that period disposed of his entire possessions and removed to Shelby county, Illinois. He there rented Borne property and bought a. complete line of farm implements but at the end of eighteen months his wife was taken ill and he was compelled to return to Ohio. where he operated his father's farm for six years. Subsequently he bought a farm of eighty acres but after residing thereon for three years he sold the property and in 1893 purchased the Cherry Hotel at Canal Winchester, which he has since owned. It is a model hostlery and Mr. Cherry also conduct, ii tine livery stable in connection therewith. Save for the assistance of his estimable wife. he has gained his success entirely through his own unremitting labor and unflagging diligence. Though but eighteen years of age at the time of her marriage, Mrs. Cherry at once proved herself a capable and eflicient helpmate. A number of men were employed on the construction of a railroad in the vicinity of her home and she took upon herself the task of boarding nineteen of them for four weeks. They fitted up an outbuilding for lodging purposes and she provided their meals and did all other necessary work. She now manages the Cherry Hotel-a line of activity for which he is rarely adapted. being a cheerful and untiring worker and one who finds pleasure in providing for the comfort of her guests. Mr. Cherry gives his attention principally to the livery business and the buying and selling of horses and is the owner of a very fine German coach horse which was imported direct from Germany. On the 19th of May, 1818, Mr. Cherry was united in marriage to Miss Hannah M. Washburn, whose birth occurred August 27, 1860. Her father, William Washburn, who was a ship builder by occupation, passed away when 652 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS she was but three years of age. Unto our subject and his wife have been born three children: Nellie I., whose birth occurred at Canal Winchester, January 21, 1879, became the wife of Otis Haynes on the 14th of October, 1896. She now has two children, namely: Fay M., born July 10, 1902 : and Carmen Evelyn, born December 15, 1906. Ralph A. Cherry was born in Shelby county, Illinois, April 14, 1882, and on the 19th of September, 1900, wedded Miss Rachel R. Woolshire, by whom he has two children: Francis O'Neal, born April 30, 1902; and Bernice E., born January 16, 1907. Henry Frank Cherry is a. native of Fairfield county, Ohio, his birth there occurring on the 29th of January, 1894. Both Mr. and Mrs. Noah Cherry have a host of friends and acquaintances throughout the community and are widely recognized as substantial upright and respected people. CHARLES E. BELCHER. Charles E. Belcher, teaching .school at the age of .sixteen years, has since been dependent entirely upon his own resources, his life being marked by an orderly progression that has brought him professional prominence. He is now recognized as one of the strong and successful members of the Columbus bar and as one of the active working members of the administrating party in Ohio. A native of Lawrence county, this state, he was born February 4, 1870, and is a son of Dr. John W. and Mary (Stuart) Belcher. The father was a native of Kentucky but of Virginia parentage and of Revolutionary stock. The great-grandfather, George Belcher, served with General Green through the Carolinas and was wounded by a gunshot at Guilford Courthouse. He was afterward made a colonel of the colonial troops of Virginia and thus aided in the cause of independence during the Revolutionary war. The same patriotism and military spirit was manifested by- the father when, during the Civil war, he joined the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteers. On one occasion, while on the march, he became ill. He had previously studied medicine and being unfit for field service, he was placed in a hospital at Gallipolis, Ohio; as steward. WHen the war was ended he gave his attention to the practice of medicine in Lawrence and Gallia counties, devoting thirty-years to that work, after graduating from the Miami University at Cincinnati. For some years now be has lived retired, enjoying a well earned rest in the evening of life. His wife was of Scotch-Irish lineage and also came of a family represented in the. American army during the Revolutionary war. For many years she was engaged in school teaching, being recognized as a lady of superior intellectual attainment. She, too, survives, Dr. and Mrs. Belcher being now residents of Montana. Charles E. Belcher attended the public and select schools of his native county and pursued a scientific course in the normal school at Valparaiso, Indiana. He engaged in teaching for ten years, beginning at the age of sixteen. and in the schoolroom he displayed much ability in imparting clearly and readily to others the knowledge that he had acquired. In the meantime he CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 653 took up the study of law and was admitted to bar in June, 1895. In March of the following year he began practice in Ironton, Ohio, where he remained for ten years, and not only succeeded in winning a large and distinctively representative clientage there but also became recognized as one of the prominent representatives of democracy in that part of the state. He was nominated for congress in the ninth district but was defeated and in 1900 for presidential elector on the democratic ticket but like the remainder of the ticket met defeat at that time. He continued in practice in Ironton until January, 1906, when he came to Columbus and is now a member of the well known firm of Marriott, Belcher & Connor. He has already become well known as an able lawyer ere his removal to the city and has always enjoyed a good practice here. On the 8th of March, 1896, Mr. Belcher was married to Miss Lexie V. Gates of Gallic county, Ohio, and they have two children, Charles H. and Bessie M. The family attend the Indianola Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Belcher is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and oŁ the Knights of Pythias. He also belongs to the Franklin County Bar Association and has the good will and friendship of many of the leading members of the legal profession here. He is manifesting in his practice a thorough grasp of the law with his ability to accurately apply its principles, and his clear, precise diction and logical deductions are factors in his effectiveness as an advocate. HENRY MAETZEL. Henry Maetzel, who is capably filling the office of chief city engineer and is also connected in a consulting capacity with Henry Maetzel & Company, architects of Columbus, was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on the 26th of August, 1866. The father, George H. Maetzel, a. native of Germany, crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1856, locating in Providence, Rhode Island, where be engaged in architectural and engineering work.. During the time of the Civil war be was engineer of the United States arsenal at Providence, Rhode I.sland, and when hostilities had ceased he removed to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, there accepting a position with the Pittsburg Locomotive Works. Subsequently he entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railway in the civil engineering department and was prominently connected with the construction of the company's shops at Dennison; Ohio. In 1868 he came to Columbus and was with the railway for one year, after which he engaged in business as an architect, thus continuing with gratifying success until his demise in 1892. His wife, also a native of the fatherland, landed in Baltimore after completing the ocean voyage and was a. passenger on the last train that went from Baltimore to Pittsburg before the bridges were burned at Harper's Ferry. She was married to Mr. Maetzel in 1865 and still survives him, having now attained the age of sixty-four years. Henry Maetzel obtained his preliminary education in the graded and high schools and in 1885 entered the Ohio State University, where he re- 654 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS mained for two years. He then entered the employ of his father and subsequently accepted a position with the Pennsylvania Railway in the motive power department, being thus engaged until 1889. In that year he went to Germany and took up the study of general engineering in a school at Mittweida, Saxony, finishing the three years' course in 1892. On returning to the United States he entered the service of the Columbus Bridge Company, with which he remained as draftsman for a year and a half and then became assistant city engineer under Josiah Kinnear, being placed in charge of the High and Front street viaduct work. He resigned the latter position in 1895 in order to become a. candidate for the office of surveyor of Franklin county and, being elected, assumed the duties of the new position in January, 1896. By reelection he remained in the office of surveyor until September, 1902, his service thus covering a. period of six years and eight months. He then established himself in business as an architect and consulting engineer and was then successfully engaged until March, 1906, when he was appointed by. the public service board as chief engineer of Columbus. During his county administration he erected nearly all the important bridges of Franklin county and introduced the system of permanent bridge floors which has since been generally adopted. He is widely recognized as a. most successful and prominent representative of his profession and is a valued member of the Columbus Society of Architects. the Columbus Board of Trade and the Olentangy Club. On the 5th of December, 1901. Mr. Maetzel was united in marriage to Miss Lottie Ellis, a. daughter of A. J. Ellis, a retired engineer of the Pennsylvania Railway. Mrs. Maetzel has a brother, O. K. Ellis, who is super intendent of the Franklin county infirmary. Unto our subject 0and his wife has been born one daughter, Lillian, now four years of age. Mr. Maetzel is a devoted member of the Independent Protestant church, has attained the thirty-second degree in Masonry and belongs to the Columbus . Collectors Club and the American Philatelic Society. He resides in an attractive home at No. 165 Deshler avenue, and for his present position in business, financial and social circles he deserves much credit, having advanced through his own labors and genuine worth. JAMES TIMMS. One of the most successful of the self-made men of this community is James Timms, who was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, October 23, 1836. His parents, John and Elizabeth (Emery) Timms, were natives of Virginia, but in 1837 they came to Ohio, locating in Malta, Morgan county. At the time of his parents moving to Ohio, James Timms was not a year old. He acquired his education in the schools of Morgan county and on leaving school learned the pattern-maker's trade, which proved congenial to him, as he at that age showed evidence of his inventive genius. PAGE 655 - PICTURE OF JAMES TIMMS PAGE 656 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 657 On December 31, 1857, at the age of twenty-one. Mr. Timms married Miss Mahala Ann Havener, and after a happy married life of nearly a quarter of a century, they were in 1882 separated by death. Mr. Timms was loyal in his devotion to his country during the Civil war, for he was a member of the Ohio National Guard, who went to meet Morgan of the southern army, and later saw active service as a member of Company D; One Hundred and Sixty-first t Ohio Volunteers. While living in Malta he designed an adjustable car truck, which was designed to run either on the narrow or standard gauge railroad. About this time Sextus Scott mud other gentlemen interested themselves in his patent so in 1880 Mr. Timms moved to Columbus, and through their energy there was organized a company which resulted in the building of the Capital City Car Works. While the works were under construction the company built a car at the Gill Car Works, which was fully tested out on the narrow and standard gauge roads. which were in operation at that time. The works were fully equipped to build cars of the standard dimensions and was working in very good order when one of the largest stockholders forced the company into the hands of a receiver and the property was sold to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. Mr. Timms then, being out of employment, went to work at his trade. Through the influence of E. B. Wall, superintendent of motive power on the Pan Handle Railroad. Mr. Timms was induced to try his hand on a car coupler. which he did, and invented what is known as the Timms car coupler. That was his first invention in that line of what is known as the vertical plane type. He induced Orland Smith, R. M. Rownd, S. P. Peabody and W. F. Goodspeed to tale hold of the device. which they did and formed a company known as The Timms Car Coupler Company. W. F. Goodspeed at the time was interested in the Buckeye Malleable Iron Company. a small works, employing about seventy-five men. who made a few couplers which were placed in service, and it was not long before the two companies consolidated, calling the company the Buckeye Malleable Iron & Coupler Company. Within a very short time Mr. Timms invented the Buckeye coupler, which proved to be a very satisfactory car coupler. The business soon increased, and the company enlarged the works until it covered three and one-half acres of land and turned out about five hundred and fifty couplers and other castings per day. Turning out so many couplers, it became necessary to devise means to anneal the couplers some other way than in pots. so Mr. Timms invented an annealing furnace which did away with the pot system and which saved the company ninety cents on each and every complete coupler made. The furnace had a capacity of holding eighty-five to ninety tons of castings at each heat; about seven hundred men were employed at the works. The nest coupler Mr. Timms brought cut. was the Major, which was largely manufactured at the new steel plant, and which they are now making exclusively. During the year 1901 the coupler business grew to such an extent that it was necessary to build a new plant. which resulted in the Buckeye Steel Castings Company. with a working force of twelve hundred men and one of the largest plants of its kind in the country. Mr. Timms feels very proud that he 658 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS is the father of a business that has brought hundreds of thousands of dollars into the city. For more than five years he has not been connected with that company, but finding that a retired life was contrary to his nature, he associated himself with Z. L. White, R. M. Rownd, Foster Copeland and others in the Buckeye Fertilizer Company of Buffalo, New York. In 1905, he journeyed to Europe on business and pleasure, and on his return he and his son designed an entirely new coupler called the Excel, which is by far the best coupler ever produced and which is being manufactured on a royalty basis by the Scullin-Gallagher Iron and Steel Company of St. Louis, Missouri, one of the largest plants in the southwest, employing two thousand two hundred men and capable of melting four hundred fifty to five hundred tons per day. 'Mr. Timms has taken out a great many patents, all of which pertain to railroad equipment, and is still working out new devices. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Baptist church on East Broad street, and through his generosity its erection was begun. He is a very useful man, because of the use he has made of his talents and his opportunities, his thoughts not being self-centered, but are given to the ministering of life's problems and the fulfillment of the duties as a man in his relations to his fellowmen and as a citizen in his relation to the city, state and country. Mr. Timms is the father of three children, a son, James 0., who lives on a splendid farm of two hundred twenty-eight acres, twenty miles north of Columbus; and two daughters, Mrs. Hattie M. Maugans, who lives in her home on Monroe avenue; and Mrs. Charles S. M. Krumm, who owns the home on Bryden road, and with whom her father lives. WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR. William Alexander Taylor was born in Perry county, Ohio, April 25, 1837. His parents were. Thomas and Mary (Ovens) Taylor, natives of Loudoun county and Fauquier county, Virginia, respectively. They came to Ohio in 1817 and located on the farm on which they lived the rest of their lives, reaching the ages of eighty and ninety-one years respectively. Thomas Taylor and Joshua Ovens, the grandfathers of William A. Taylor, were soldiers and officers in the Virginia Line in the war of the Revolution and both were present at the surrender of Yorktown. The respective Taylor-Owens families are traced back to John Taylor, a dissenting preacher of Gloucestershire, England, 1616, and the Owens of Wales, 1642. The aunt of Mary (Owen;) Taylor was a sister of General Simon Kenton. The seven sons and five daughters of Thomas Taylor, Jr., all reached years of maturity, William A. Taylor of this review being the eleventh in order of birth. The father, Thomas Taylor, Jr., with four brothers, served in the war of 1812. Five of his sons, including our subject, enlisted in the Civil war, two being killed in action and a third dying from injuries received. The husband of one of his daughters CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 659 (Catherine Babbitt, of Indianapolis, Indiana.), five sons of the older daughters and three husbands of granddaughters were likewise soldiers, two being killed in action and three severely wounded. In all, there were fourteen representatives of the family in the war, with as many more from the families of the brothers of Thomas Taylor, Jr. William A. Taylor began his education in the public schools of Perry county, engaged in teaching to some extent and finished his education in a forty-odd year course in the leading colleges of journalism in New Lexington, Zanesville, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Columbus, New York and Philadelphia. Pending and during this course he wrote a number of books, both prose and poetry, including The Peril of the Republic; American President and Contemporaneous Rulers: Primary Tariff Lessons; Ohio Hundred Year Book; Ohio Statesmen and Annals of Progress; Roses and Rue; The Next Morning Philosopher; Ohio in Congress 1803-1903; Intermere, in which practical aerial navigation and true social reform are forecast, described and accounted for; The Evolution of the Statesman, etc. On the 10th of November, 1870, Mr. Taylor married Miss Janet Allen Tarrier, of Zanesville, Ohio. A son, Aubrey Clarence Taylor, who was born to them in Allegheny City, January 28, 1875, passed away at Zanesville, November 26, 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor reside at 617 Franklin avenue, Columbus. He was first president of the Ohio Sons of the American Revolution, served six times as vice president, was for twelve years on the board of management and has been secretary since 1903. He has been a delegate to the national congress eight times, and is a member of McCoy Post, No. 1, G. A. R. I. E. WILDERMUTH. I. E. Wildermuth is a practical and progressive farmer of Madison township and a representative of one of the old and prominent pioneer families of this section of Franklin county. William Wildermuth, the father of our subject was a son of Daniel and Catharine Wildermuth, and located on the farm where his son I. E. now resides, at an early day. He owned three hundred and twenty acres of well improved land and in 1854 erected a fine brick residence, which is still standing and is in excellent condition. He came of old Pennsylvania Dutch stock and was a man of domestic tastes, his greatest interest centering in his home and family. He was largely a self-educated man and a broad reader. He was a devoted and consistent member of the Lutheran church, of which he served as elder and trustee and was a liberal contributor in support: of the church and did much in his locality for the uplifting of humanity. He made farming his life work and passed away at the age of seventy-six years, honored and respected by all, for in his daily life he was genial and affable and adhered to the strictest principles in his dealings and actions with his fellowmen. His wife was a. valued helpmate, sharing with him in life's joys and sorrows, its adversity and 660 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS prosperity and thus their home life was ideal. She lived to the advanced age of eighty-one years. I. E. Wildermuth, whose name introduces this review, was born on the farm which is now his home, January 12, 1859, and acquired his education in the common schools. He was reared to the duties of the home farm as sisting his father during the period of his boyhood and youth and when starting out upon an independent business venture he chose the occupation to which he had been reared. He now owns and operates the old homestead farm, comprising one hundred acres, situated in Madison township. This is a well improved property, supplied with good outbuildings and a brief: residence. He is engaged in raising wheat, corn and oats and raises stock to some extent, each branch of hi work bringing him a gratifying financial income. Mr. Wildermuth was married in 1844 to Miss Olive J. heeler, who was born March 15, 1856. Their union has been blessed with two sons and a. daughter: Vernon L.. who was born August 15, 1885; Amy R., born March 1, 1889: and Clarence K., born January 24, 1892. All the children are graduates of the Groveport high school and Vernon and Amy are now students in the Ohio State University, the former giving his attention to etymology. On the 12th of March, 1895, the wife and mother was called from this life and on the 9th of March, 1899, Mr, Wildermuth was again married, his union being with Mary E. Hendren. Mr. Wildermuth gives his political support to the men and pleasures of the democratic party, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Lutheran church. He is a successful man-the result of his own energy, thrift and enterprise and no man is more highly esteemed in the community than is Mr. Wldermuth. FOSTER COPELAND. Among the earnest men whose depth of character and strict adherence to principle excite the admiration of his contemporaries Foster Copeland is prominent. Banking institutions are the heart of the commercial body, indi cating the healthfulness of trade and the bank that follows a safe, conservative business policy does more to establish public confidence in times of widespread financial depression than anything else. Such a. course has the City National Bank of Columbus followed under the able management of its president; Foster Copeland, who since 1882 has figured in business circles in this city. His labors have ever been the result of well defined plans and purpose, prompted always by the laudable ambition to attain something higher and better. Born in Evansville, Indiana, on the 9th of March, 1858. he is a son of Guild Copeland of Baltimore, Maryland. The Copelands were of English lineage, the family coming to America early in the seventeenth century. One of the name married a daughter of John and Priscilla Alden. Five ancestors of Foster Copeland were soldiers of the patriot army in the CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 661 Revolutionary war. His paternal grandfather was the founder of the family in Ohio, settling at Zanesville in 1828, and taking an active part in the affairs of the city as its first mayor and as the promoter of many interests that contributed to its upbuilding. He served as a member of the state legislature for a. number of terms, leaving the impress of his individuality upon constructive work done in the general assembly. He served as a soldier of the war of 1812 and commanded the Maryland militia at the time of LaFayette's visit to America. Guild Copeland became a banker, owning a private banking institution at, Evansville, Indiana. Later he removed to New York city where he engaged in the same business, being widely recognized as a successful banker, his name being an honored one on commercial paper. His death occurred in 1893. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Eliza Foster. was a native of Evansville, Indiana. and died in February, 1905. Her brother. Hon. John W. Foster, was secretary of state a. a. member of the cabinet of President Benjamin Harrison and is still living in Washington, D. C. Foster Copeland spent the first. years of his life in Evansville, Indiana, and then accompanied his parents on their removal to Cincinnati where they lived. for two years during which period he attended the public schools. The family then became residents of Brooklyn, New York, where he remained until 1882 and during that period continued his education in the juvenile high school and the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He was afterward a student in a boarding school at Amherst, Massachusetts, and returned to New York to enter the employ of his father in the banking business, being thus engaged between the ages of sixteen and twenty-four years. His father, however. lost his fortune through the repudiation of the state bonds and Foster Copeland, facing the necessity of making a new start in business life, came to Columbus in February, 1882. Here he accepted a position as bookkeeper on a salary of seven dollars per week and in 1884 was promoted to traveling salesman for the same house-J. H. Godman & Company, whom he represented on the road for five years or until 1889. At that time the business was incorporated as the H. C. Godman Company and Mr. Copeland was elected treasurer, continuing in that position until 1907. In the meantime he had become connected with various other commercial and financial concerns for his business enterprise and ability were recognized as forceful element- leading to success. In 1898 he was president of the City Deposit Bank and on the 4th of July 1906, this became the City National Bank, Mr. Copeland retaining the presidency. He is also the president of the Storner-Copeland Company, president of the Columbus Forge & Iron Company and of numerous other concerns. Intricate business problems seem to him matters of easy solution and he readily finds the best methods of managing affairs which baffle others. On the 26th of January, 1893, Mr. Copeland was married to Miss Martha. O. Thomas. of Columbus and their children are: Alfred Thomas, Eleanor Foster. Martha. Hogue and Foster. Jr. He is largely interested in the Young Men's Christian Association and has been a. most active and helpful worker in the society, serving as its president for ten years. He is also a consistent 662 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS member of the Broad Street Presbyterian church in which he is serving as elder. In manner he is courteous and pleasant, winning friends by his genial disposition and honorable character which command the respect of all. He is public spirited in an eminent degree and through more than a quarter of a century has given his support to whatever is calculated to promote the welfare of Columbus. In all of the relations of life whether as a banker, an official in business concerns, a promoter of religious of work or as a private citizen he has always been faithful and true and in his life, eventful and varied as it has been no shadow of wrong or suspicion of evildoing darkens his honored pathway. MICHAEL JOSEPH HANLY. Where ambition is satisfied and every ultimate aim accomplished inertia and inactivity follow but where ambition serves "to prick the sides of intent" labor eventually reaches its objective point. Among the business men of Columbus who are constantly pushing ahead and winning results by determination and perseverance is numbered Michael Joseph Hanly, manager of the General Accident Insurance Company of Philadelphia. A native son of Ohio he was born in the city of Delaware, August 9, 1859, and is of Irish lineage. His parents, Daniel and Anna (Lonergan) Hanly, were both natives of Tipperary, Ireland, and the father, coming to America in 1848, settled in Delaware, Ohio, where he conducted business as a. landscape gardener. He died in the year 1870 and was long survived by his wife who passed away in 1904. Michael Joseph Hanly was educated in the parochial schools of Delaware, Ohio, to the age of eleven years. He afterward attended a business college and night school and from the age of fifteen years he has been dependant upon his own resources, first earning his living as an employe in the Delaware Chair Factory. He afterward secured a position in a dry-goods store and at night attended the business college in order to better qualify for the responsibilities and cares of a business career. He continued in the dry-goods establishment of S. P. Shur from 1874 until 1890 and worked his way upward through successive promotions until, during the last three years of his connection with the house, he was partner in the business. Seeking a still broader field of labor Mr. Hanly came to Columbus in 1890 and took charge of a department for the firm of Lawrence, Butler Benham, dealers in carpets, but after six months he returned to Delaware where he was again engaged in the dry-goods business until 1892. In that year he turned his attention to the insurance business in connection with E. W. Poe, then auditor of the state and manager of the Equitable Life Insurance Company of New York. His association with Mr. Poe continued for about eight years or until the death of his partner in 1900. In the fall of 1892 Mr. Hanky turned his attention to accident insurance and his principal business today is in that department. He has written more personal busi- CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 663 ness for the New England Mutual Accident Association of Boston and for the company than any other man. In 1896 he was made general adjuster for the New England Mutual Accident Association of Boston and, company was succeeded by the General Accident Company of Philadelphia in 1899 at which time Mr. Hanly opened an office in Columbus and is now resident manager at this point. Since he took charge of the business here it has shown a remarkable growth. There is perhaps no one who has more intimate knowledge of insurance in its various branches than has Mr. Hanly and in conducting the interests of the company here he has displayed an initiative spirit which has brought new business and made his agency one of the extensive interests of the kind in Ohio. Aside from his other interests Mr. Hanly is a. director in the Mumm-Romer Advertising Agency and of the O'Connor Furniture Company. He is likewise secretary, treasurer and director of the Columbus Mining Company and of the Scioto Mining Company, both in Nevada. His investments have been judiciously placed and are bringing to him a. good financial return annually. In 1883 Mr. Hanly was married to Miss Lydia Hutchins, of Delaware, Ohio, and they have one daughter, Lydia, who is now a senior in the Ohio State University. As a stalwart republican Mr. Hanly is well known and in 1899 was elected to the city council of Delaware on that ticket. His election was indicative of his personal popularity and the confidence reposed in him for his ward had a normal democratic majority. While he has always been interested in politics and the success of his party he has never sought nor desired office and in 1888 refused the nomination for state senator. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Columbus, belonging to Columbus Council. No. 400. He has a most enviable reputation as a good story teller and this quality renders him a. favorite in social circles. He is also an ardent enthusiast on outdoor sports but they are always with him a side issue, his attention being chiefly given to his private business affairs and to the aid which he can render his city in support of many progressive public measures. He is now a member of the Board of Trade and received its badge of honor in 1908. Ile has taken an active and helpful part in many measures for the public good and what he has accomplished attests his unselfish and public-spirited patriotism. A. M. STEINFELD, M. D. Dr. A. M. Steinfeld, who in his practice has made a specialty of orthopedic surgery, in which department be has gained much more than local distinction because his wide study and research have brought him proncunced ability, well deserves mention among the leading representatives of the fraternity in Columbus. He was born in Zanseville, Ohio, in 1873. His father, Michael Steinfeld, a native of Germany, settled in western Pennsylvania when thirteen years of age having crossed the Atlantic with his father, Alexander Steinfeld. At a later date the family home was established in Wheeling, West. Virginia, and in the year 1855 Michael Steinfeld came to 664 - CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS Ohio settling at Zanesville, where he lived for twenty years, or until 1875, when he came to Columbus. Here he opened a drug store and has been connected with the mercantile interests of the city since that time. conducting now a. successful business as a pharmacist. His wife, who in her maidenhood was Caroline Schoenfield, is also a native of Germany. Dr. Steinfeld, brought to Columbus when only two years of age, is indebted to the public-school system for his early educational privileges. He continued his studies in the State 'University and later entered the Starling Medical College, from which he was graduated in 1897. He at once opened an office and continued in general practice in the capital city until 1905. when he went abroad spending one year in Vienna, Munich and Berlin pursuing his studies under the direction of some of the most eminent old world physicians and surgeons. He made a specialty of orthopedic surgery and since his return has confined his practice to that department of the medical science. He has also been a lecturer on orthopedic surgery in Starling, Ohio Medical College and is orthopedic surgeon of St. Francis Hospital. He is stimulated to further study in professional lines through his membership in the Academy of Medicine, the Ohio State Medical Society and the American Association. He is justly counted with the rising young representatives of the profession and has already attained a place of prominence that many an older physician might well envy. ZEPHANIAH WILLIAMS. ] Zephaniah Williams, deceased, was prominently identified with the development of the coal industry in the Hocking valley and through this method of utilizing the material resources of the state he contributed in large measure to it industrial activity and commercial prosperity. A native of Ohio_. he was born in Minersville. Meigs county, November 1, 1550. His parent, Mr. and Mrs. Abel Williams, were born in Wales but the family has been represented in this state for more than half a century. The father died when the on was very small and he was reared by his widowed mother who was very anxious for very to obtain a good education and gave him every possible opportunity in that direction. He entered the public schools of his native town and afterward continued his studies in Ewington and Lebanon, Ohio, in the latter place pursuing a course in mining and civil engineering. When twenty-four years of age Mr. Williams became an active factor it, the development of the mining resources of the state and devoted his remaining days to that business. He was recognized as an authority on the mining of coal and the location of coal mines. He made such a close and thorough study of the work that his judgment was seldom if ever at fault concerning the value of coal properties. and he located and opened a great many mine; in Jackson county and Hocking valley. He superintended the business for many different companies. was connected for some time as president with the Summers Coal Company arid later joined Alfred Brenholts in organizing the PAGE 665 - PICTURE OF ZEPHANIAH WILLIAMS PAGE 666 - BLANK CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLUMBUS - 667 Imperial Coal Company, in which he was general manager and an equal partner, their association continuing for over twenty year:. Mr. Williams gave his entire attention to this business and in 1900 he removed to Columbus, from which point he controlled his operations in the coal fields. He was very careful and accurate in his management of his affairs and his watchfulness and energy brought him richly merited success. At length he became ill and for two weeks was confined to his bed at home. On the 7th of September, 1905, he was taken to Mount Carmel Hospital to undergo an operation and passed away the following day, being buried from his home on the 10th of September, the interment being made in Green Lawn cemetery. On the 21st of October, 1879, Mr. Williams was married to Miss Leah Lewis. a native of Meigs county, Ohio, who since her husband's death has continued to occupy the fine home which he erected for them at No. 75 Miami avenue. Mr. Williarns was a. member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from the age of twenty-one years, attained high rank in Masonry and was connected with the Mystic Shrine. In politics he was a. republican but was not an active politician in the sense of office-seeking. His life was an honorable and upright one. He was opposed to wrong and injustice in any form and to all bad habits. He never used intoxicants or tobacco, never kept late hours and believed in the old maxim: "Early to bed and early to rise." He was a man of marked diligence and unfaltering business activity whose spirit of determination enabled him to accomplish whatever he undertook. His work was a feature in the substantial development of the community and he deserved classification with the representative citizens of Columbus. His acquaintance, however, was not confined to this city or to any locality. for he was widely known throughout Ohio and even beyond the borders of the state, and he exemplified in his life the salient characteristics of a devoted husband. a reliable. progressive business man and a public-spirited and loyal citizen. (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE)