HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1075 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the Pittsburgh Coal Company. Before the completion of the work the two brothers accepted positions as valuation engineers for the Interstate Commerce Commission, of ter taking government civil service examinations. The gigantic task of making a valuation survey of every foot of railway in the entire country was being undertaken by the government. The Yoakem brothers were sent to the district offices at Chattanooga, Tennessee, in February, 1914, but in September of that year Douglas Yoakem was married and transferred from the field party to the district offices at Chattanooga, where he died in January, 1915. Foster M. Yoakem remained in this work and after numerous promotions he became chief engineer of a party. He resigned, however, in June, 1918, to enlist for service in the World War and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, on June 26th, where he became a member of the Eighty-fourth Division. He was soon transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, where the Twenty-second Regiment of Engineers was being organized for duty overseas, and he became a member of Company P, Fifth Battalion. This outfit sailed for France on September 13th, from Hoboken, New Jersey, on the United States Transport "Calamares," landing in Brest after a voyage of thirteen days. He served as sergeant and took part in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, as well as other important engagements until the signing of the Armistice, November 11, 1918. His work in France continued, however, until June, 1919,- at which time the company sailed from St. Nazaire, France, on the "Princess Matoika," a captured German steamer. He was discharged from Camp Sherman, Ohio, July 3, 1919, after slightly more than twelve months' service, ten of which were spent in overseas duty. After his return to Columbus, Mr. Yoakem abandoned his profession as an engineer and in partnership with his father was active in the organization of the Columbus Fixture Company, which at first sold used equipment only. Later, new lines were added and at the present time the company manufactures and sells new restaurant equipment exclusively. After the death of his father in 1925, Mr. Yoakem sold his interests to H. C. Meuser, Jr., with whom he is still associated. Mr. Yoakem became president of the concern at that 1076 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY time and Mr. Meuser was elected secretary and treasurer. The business is located at 640-42 North High Street. In politics Mr. Yoakem is independent. He holds membership in the Indianola Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the American Legion and Brookside Golf and Country Club. Edward R. Neal.—One of the citizens of real worth in Columbus is Edward R. Neal, who is the efficient and popular cashier of the Huntington National Bank. He is a native of Ohio, born in Gallia County, May 5, 1883, the son of John M. and Nora (Hulbert) Neal. John M. Neal was a native of Gallia County, Ohio, where he spent his entire life as a farmer. He died in 1922 and is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Gallipolis. Mr. Neal was a Republican and held several township offices. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church throughout his life. His widow, born in Steuben County, New York, lives in Columbus and is seventy-nine years of age. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Neal: Frank L., who died in 1900 ; and Edward R., the subject of this sketch. Edward R. Neal grew up on his father's farm in Gallia County-and received his education in the district schools. At the age of twenty-one years he went to Gallipolis, where he began as a messenger in the employ of the Ohio Valley Bank. After five years he came to Columbus and on September 13, 1909, became associated with the Huntington National Bank as a bookkeeper. Through conscientious effort and a determination to succeed Mr. Neal steadily advanced in the bank's services, and rose from the position of bookkeeper to teller, later became assistant cashier, and in 1920 was elected cashier. In 1911 Mr. Neal was united in marriage with Miss Adah Powell, of Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of John K. and Anna (Hutsinpiller) Powell. Mr. Powell lives retired at Gallipolis. He served as a member of the Legislature and also held the office of county treasurer of Gallia County. His wife died in December, 1929, and is buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. To Mr. and Mrs. Neal have been HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1077 born two sons : John Edward, born in January, 1915; and Richard C., born March 17, 1920. Both are students. Politically, Mr. Neal is a Republican. He is a member of the Third Avenue Methodist Church, and is affiliated with Goodale Lodge No. 372, Free and Accepted Masons, Columbus Council, Mt. Vernon Commandery, and Aladdin Temple. Mr. Neal is one of the city's intensive gardeners and is a lover of flowers. His residence is located on Dublin Road, one-half mile north of Dublin. George A. Zuber, who is well known in Columbus as a successful real estate operator, is a substantial citizen of this city, where he was born October 4, 1887. He is the son of George J. and Catherine (Byers) Zuber. George J. Zuber was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1839, and died in Columbus in 1915. His wife, also born in Germany, lives in Columbus and is seventy-eight years of age. Early in life Mr. and Mrs. Zuber came to America and settled in Columbus in 1850, where Mr. Zuber followed his trade as a carpenter. Later, he entered the wholesale business as a poultry dealer and was thus engaged until 1890, at which time he retired. Mr. Zuber was living in Columbus at the time of his death. He was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. During the Civil War Mr. Zuber enlisted and served a four year period as a member of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. Zuber were born the following children: Catherine, married John R. Williams, lives in Columbus ; George A., the subject of this sketch ; Clara, married Edwin Draught, lives at Lancaster, Ohio ; Edward, farmer, lives near Columbus ; Louise, died at the age of two years ; Frank, lives in Columbus ; and Olive, married Walter McMillin, lives at Akron, Ohio. By a former marriage George 3. Zuber had the following children : Charles, lives at Bethel, Ohio; Rudolph, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; and Carl, lives at Columbus. George A. Zuber attended the public schools of Columbus and in 1905 1,\ as graduated from Central High School. He then spent two 1078 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY years in Detroit, Michigan, where he studied automobile mechanics. His next business venture was as manager of the Busy Bee Candy Kitchen in Columbus, with which he was identified until 1918. He has since been interested in the real estate business with offices in the Atlas Building. He owns a considerable amount of real estate in the city and is recognized as a specialist in his particular field. In 1906 Mr. Zuber was united in marriage with Miss Emma Beiran, of Columbus, the daughter of Albert and Matilda (Nast) Beiran, natives of Germany. They have a daughter, Helen E., born in Columbus, January 23, 1907. She is a graduate of Commercial High School, and is employed in the Ohio National Bank, Columbus. She is an accomplished pianist. Politically, Mr. Zuber is a Republican. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and is affiliated with Magnolia Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Aladdin Temple and Shrine, and Knights of Pythias. He is also a member of the Arlington Country Club and is an ardent sportsman. The family residence is at 1037 Grandview Avenue, Columbus. Uric M. Youngman, treasurer of the Railroad Building & Loan Company, Columbus, is an able business man and substantial citizen Franklin County. He was born at Wheeling, West Virginia, October 4, 1882, the son of James H. and Emma (Hiles) Youngman. James H. Youngman was born in a log cabin near Jacksontown, Ohio, December 6, 1880, and died October 29, 1921. He is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. The early life of Mr. Youngman was spent near Newark, Ohio, and he attended the district schools. He spent a number of years as a farmer and later was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for more than thirty-three years. Throughout his life he was a Republican. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Knights of Pythias, and Woodmen of the World. His wife, a native of Zanesville, Ohio, lives in Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Youngman were born three children: Orie M., the subject of this sketch ; Mabel L., who died in infancy ; and Myrtle L., married Herman Howells, lives at 2462 Indianola Avenue, Columbus. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1079 Orle M. Youngman attended the public schools of Columbus, where he has always lived. He spent ten years in the employ of the Smith Brothers Hardware Company, and then became office manager of the May Furniture Company, with whom he was identified for ten years. On January 11, 1921, he accepted a position with the Railroad Building & Loan Company as bookkeeper and teller. On July 1, 1927, he was elected treasurer. On October 26, 1905, Mr. Youngman was united in marriage with Miss Maude Kalklosch, of Grove City, Ohio. She died February 28, 1907, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. They had no children. Politically, Mr. Youngman is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Youngman is among the popular bowlers of the city and is a member of the Mendel Tailors All Star Bowling League. He is considered as one of the champions of the city. Robert W. Setterlin, vice president and general manager of the Branch Construction Company is one of the enterprising business men of Columbus. He was born at Massillon, Ohio, August 13, 1877. As a young man Robert 'W. Setterlin was interested in building and after the completion of his early education he took a correspondence course in building and carpentry. He then followed that trade and in 1903 came to Columbus, where he was employed as building superintendent in the erection of store buildings and residences. In 1928 he became general manager and vice president of the Branch Construction Company, with offices at 395 East Broad Street. The company has extensive building interests in the city and has developed into one of the leading construction firms in this section of the State. In 1905 Mr. Setterlin married Miss Hannah Radtke, of Massillon, Ohio. To them have been born five children as follows: Della Ruth, a graduate of North High School, and the Office Training School at Columbus ; Ralph F., a graduate of North High School and Ohio State University, a civil engineer ; Kathryn W., a graduate of North High 1080 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY School, now a student in Ohio State University ; Bernice Clara, a graduate of North High School, attends Ohio State University ; and Robert W., Jr., student. Mr. Setterlin is a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and belongs to the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, and Builders Exchange of Columbus. The family residence is located at 233 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. Joseph A. Hartley.—As president of the Dunn-Taft Company, one of the city's finest department stores, Joseph A. Hartley is outstanding among the business executives of Columbus. He was born in New York City, May 5, 1862, the son of Joseph W. and Mary (Atwood) Hartley. Joseph W. Hartley was born at Bellefontaine, Ohio, where he spent his early life, and as a boy became interested in the dry goods business as a clerk, working with William G. Dunn. Later, he went to New York, where he became most successful as a member of the firm of Wentz-Hartley & Company. He retired in 1872 and removed to Lincoln, Nebraska, on account of ill health, and was interested in the banking business in that city for a number of years. He died in 1900. He is buried at Lincoln. His wife, a native of Ohio, died in 1906 and is buried at Marquette, Michigan. Mr. Hartley was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Hartley were born ten children, as follows : William Dunn, deceased ; Carrie Gring, who died in California in 1920; Alfred A., who died in 1886, leaving three children, Lilly M., Joseph A., and Frank A., all live in Los Angeles, California ; Mary B., who died in 1872 ; Anson B., lives at Sargent, Nebraska ; Joseph A., the subject of this sketch ; Russell E., lives in Wisconsin ; Harry, died in infancy ; E. C., lives at Spokane, Washington ; and Flora Martin, lives in Wisconsin. Joseph A. Hartley grew up in New York and Lincoln, Nebraska, and received his education in the public schools of those cities. He spent two years in the university at Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1879 he came to Columbus and was employed as a clerk in the St. Charles HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1081 Hotel. In the meantime he took a business course of study and in 1880 entered the employ of William G. Dunn & Company, dry goods merchants, at 21-23 North High Street. Mr. Hartley worked in the company's offices for a salary of six dollars per week. After two years of hard work he was made office and credit manager and the business was removed to 84-88 North High Street in 1886. Three years later Mr. Dunn sold his interests to the Dunn-Taft & Company, which was a partnership consisting of Joseph H. Dunn, Daniel H. Taft and Joseph A. Hartley. This partnership continued successfully until 1908, at which time the firm was incorporated under the name of the Dunn-Taft Company. Joseph H. Dunn had died in 1905. At the date of incorporation the officers were : D. H. Taft, president ; Joseph A. Hartley, vice president ; and E. F. Dunn, secretary and treasurer. In 1915 D. H. Taft died and Mr. Hartley became president, with E. F. Dunn as vice president and treasurer, and J. R. Cole as secretary. In March, 1930, the firm moved to the location formerly occupied by the Z. L. White Company at 106-10 North High Street. They handle high grade merchandise exclusively and have established an excellent patronage in Columbus and the surrounding community. Mr. Hartley is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and its various branches. He also belongs to the Columbus Business Men's Club, and is a Republican. Mr. Hartley is a world wide traveler, having made at least a dozen trips abroad, as well as a world cruise and a trip to Honolulu. G. Alfred Schwarz.—As vice president and general manager of the Columbus Industrial Film Company, Inc., Mr. Schwarz is recognized as one of the prominent business men and representative citizens of Columbus. He was born in this city, March 31, 1881, the son of Robert T. and Helene (Stewart) Schwarz. Robert T. Schwarz was born in Germany and died in Columbus in 1883. He was educate,: in his native land and studied civil engineering at Heidelberg College. When he was about forty years of 1082 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY age Mr. Schwarz emigrated to the United States and settled in Columbus, where he followed his profession during the remainder of his life. His wife, also a native of Germany, died in 1926. Both are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Schwarz were born the following children: Ottilie, married John Knoche, retired, lives in Columbus ; John Robert, lives at Tulsa, Oklahoma ; Arthur, who died in 1925 ; Anna, married David W. Rohe, lives in Columbus ; G. Alfred, the subject of this sketch ; and Reinhold Martin, lives in Los Angeles, California. G. Alfred Schwarz received his education in the public schools of Columbus and after his graduation from Central High School he entered Ohio State University, from which he was graduated in 1903. While a university student, Mr. Schwarz was promoted by the Pennsylvania Railroad as a locomotive engineer, and continued in that capacity until 1915, when he became interested in the retail coal business. Two years later, however, he sold his interests and entered photography, his studio being located at 365 South High Street. In 1923 Mr. Schwarz became associated with the Columbus Industrial Film Company, Inc., as vice president and general manager. On April 30, 1929, he was elected a member of Society of Motion Picture Engineers. The company's studio and laboratory are located at 150 South Third Street. Their business is purely of an industrial nature and includes such business firms as the Pure Oil Company. Motion picture work is also carried on for the Department of Education, State of Ohio, by this concern. On June 2, 1925, Mr. Schwarz was married to Miss Gertrude A. Sauer, of Columbus, the daughter of William F. and Nettie (Becker) Sauer, natives of Germany, both now residing in Columbus. In politics Mr. Schwarz has always been independent. He is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, of which he has been a member of the choir for the past nineteen years. He is an accomplished musician and is director of the Democratic Glee Club and Knights of Pythias Women's Chorus of Columbus. He is affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. and Mrs. Schwarz live at 1005 Studer Avenue, Columbus. He is numbered among the city's leading horticulturists and is particularly successful in the raising of fine roses. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1083 George M. Schwartz, president of the Schwartz-Showell Corporation, is a representative of the important manufacturing interests of Columbus. He was born in this city, January 4, 1868, a son of Henry J. and Magdaline (Engel) Schwartz, both natives of Bavaria, Germany. The mother and father are both deceased, and their remains are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. They were the parents of the following children : Joe, deceased; Mrs. Margaret Harlow died in 1915; Henry, died in 1922 ; John, died in 1928 ; and George M., the subject of this sketch. George M. Schwartz was reared in Columbus and attended the old Park Street school and the Sullivant Avenue school, and was a student for a short time at Central High School. As a youth he began his business career selling papers on the streets of Columbus. At the age of fifteen years he went to work for the Kauffman-Lattimer, wholesale drug company, at $8 per month. About this time he became the champion roller skater of Columbus and still has in his possession a medal which was awarded him by the Princess Rink Club in 1885 for the one mile championship. After remaining with the Kauffman-Lattimer Company for a time he went to work as an office boy for the Hocking Valley Railroad, under W. 0. Mills, general freight agent. After ten months with that company he entered the employ of Orr, Brown & Price, druggists, as shipping clerk. While in this position he received a careful business training under the instruction of Mr. Price, which has proven to be of vast benefit to him in his later business undertakings. At the age of nineteen he went on the road for this company as traveling salesman. One year later he resigned to become secretary for the Columbus Merchandise Company, dealers in show cases and store equipment. Mr. Schwartz remained with this company for twenty years and six months, and during that time naturally became familiar with all the details of the show case and store fixture business, and became interested in the manufacture of this line. In 1901 he organized the Modern Show Case & Fixture Company with the limited capital of $1,100. However, he continued as secretary of the Columbus Merchandise Company until 1908, and since that time has devoted his entire efforts to the manufacturing business. At the close of the World War his four sons returned, after having been in the service, and in 1919 1084 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY in order to extend the scope of his business he purchased the Bryan Show Case Company at Bryan, Ohio, and placed his sons, Robert and George, in charge of that factory, while he and his other sons conducted the Columbus factory. Both factories prospered and in 1929 they decided that the consolidation of the two factories would be of Practical and economical benefit to the business. Accordingly they disposed of the Bryan plant and shipped the machinery to Columbus and added it to the enlarged Columbus plant. Here they manufacture all types of show cases and store fixtures and are known as leaders in their line throughout the country. The Schwartz-Showell Corporation is a million dollar concern, and one of the recognized important factors in the industries of Columbus. George M. Schwartz was married in 1888 to Miss Minnie Florence Burnside, of Patasqua, Ohio. She died in 1919, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. In 1923 Mr. Schwartz was married to Minnie Bush Rinker, of Utica, Ohio. To George M. and Minnie Florence (Burnside) Schwartz were born the following children : Marie, George B., Robert M., Frank Rankin, and Fred H. Marie Schwartz was educated in Ohio State University, is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and the Community Church. She married Herbert B. Booth and lives in Columbus. George B. Schwartz attended the public schools and Ohio State University, was employed in his father's factory until the United States entered the World War. In February, 1918, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and was assigned to the naval station at Chicago, where he remained until after the Armistice was signed, when he was honorably discharged and returned to his duties in his father's factory. He married Miss Louise Dickinson, of Columbus. Robert M. Schwartz was educated in the public schools and attended North High School and Ohio State University, and began work in his father's factory when a boy. He had been connected with the Ohio National Guard since 1911, enlisting in the signal corps. He served as first sergeant on the Mexican Border from September 1916 until March 1917. He was then transferred to Camp Sheridan, near Chicago, with his outfit where he remained until May, 1917. At that time he was sent to Columbus recruiting for Company B, Ohio HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1085 Signal Corps, while his outfit was sent to Camp Perry. This company was later known as the 112th Field Signal Battalion. Mr. Schwartz later rejoined this outfit at Camp Perry, and was commissioned a first lieutenant of the Signal Corps. In June, 1918, they sailed for overseas as a part of the 37th Division, and Mr. Schwartz was later promoted to captain. He was attached to the 37th Division and saw much active service in France. He remained in the service in Europe until March, 1919, when he was returned to the United States and received his honorable discharge at Camp Sherman, April 30, 1919. Since that time he has been connected with his father's business. He was married January 28, 1918, to Miss Irene Bogart, of Oak Harbor, Ohio. They have three children: Robert M., Jr., born November 13, 1918, a student ; Jack Bogart, born July 28, 1921, a student ; Richard Karl, born November 2, 1923, also a student. Mr. Schwartz is a Republican, and attends the First Congregational Church. He is a member of Lodge No. 215, F. and A. M., Bryan, Ohio ; the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity ; Scioto Country Club ; Varsity O. Club, Ft. Ball, O. S. U., is a member of the Junior Honorary Society, Bucket & Dipper, O. S. U. ; the Buckeye 37th Division Veteran Association ; the Charles E. Arnold Post, No. 284, American Legion, Bryan, Ohio. Frank Rankin Schwartz was educated at Ohio State University, and was associated with his father when the United States entered the World War. He served in the Student Officers Training School at Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky, and after the Armistice was signed was honorably discharged, and returned to Columbus, where he is connected with the Schwartz-Showell Corporation. He was married October 8, 1921, to Miss Hurtha M. Smith, of Columbus, and they have three children: Frank Rankin, born January 12, 1924 ; William Burnside, born October 27, 1925 ; and Joseph Sherman, born October 7, 1927. Mr. Schwartz is a Republican and attends the Broad Street Presbyterian Church. He is a member of Columbus Lodge No. 30, F. and A. M., and is a 32nd degree Mason and belongs to the Shrine. He is a member of the B. P. 0. Elks Lodge No. 37, the City Club, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and his wife is a Kappa Alpha Theta, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Pleasure Guild. 1086 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Fred H. Schwartz, a twin brother of Frank Rankin, attended the public schools and Ohio State University, and was connected with his father's business when he enlisted in the U. S. Navy during the World War. He was sent to the military training school at Cleveland and later to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station at Chicago, and from there to New York City, and was honorably discharged from the service in May, 1919, and has since been associated with his father's business. On April 10, 1920, he was married to Mary L. Farber, of Columbus, and they have three children : Fred, Jr., born April 25, 1921 ; George Michael, born May 28, 1922 ; and Susan, born May 25, 1924. Mr. Schwartz is a Republican, and a 32nd degree Mason. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and his wife is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity. George M. Schwartz, whose name introduces this sketch, is a Republican, and a member of the First Congregational Church. He is a member of Humboldt Lodge, F. and A. M., the Scioto Consistory, the Aladdin Temple and the Shrine. He belongs to the Columbus Athletic Club, the Scioto Country Club, and is a charter member of the Rotary Club. He is also a member of the Orpheus Club, and the Arion Club. J. Harvey Zinn, who is president of the J. H. Zinn Lumber Company, is prominently identified with the business life of Columbus, where he has spent his entire life. He was born October 1, 1871, the son of James Henry and Elizabeth (Curry) Zinn. Phillip Zinn, great-grandfather of J. Harvey Zinn, was among the very first settlers of Franklin County. He came here in 1804 from Pennsylvania and settled in Columbus on the present site of Ohio State University. He also operated a stage line over the old National Road and was associated in this enterprise with the Neils, also one of the first families of Columbus. The Neils and Zinns continued as neighbors for many years. Adam Zinn, son of Phillip Zinn, sold part of the family's real estate holdings to Ohio State University in 1871. James Henry Zinn was born on the old hometsead on North High Street, Columbus, and at an early age became interested in the lum- HISTORY OF F RANKLIN COUNTY - 1087 ber business. Later, he engaged in the sand and gravel business on North High Street, having sand and gravel shipped to him from Lake Erie. He continued this business until the time of his retirement, after which he devoted his time and interest to his real estate holdings in the city. Mr. Zinn died in 1923 and is buried in Green-lawn Cemetery, Columbus. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He had a Civil War record also and served with an Illinois regiment of infantry. Elizabeth (Curry) Zinn was born in Franklin County in 1852 and still lives in this city. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Zinn: J. Harvey, the subject of this sketch ; Dora, married Beacher Herron, lives in Columbus ; and Estella, married Walter Herron, lives in Columbus. J. Harvey Zinn attended the public schools of Columbus and after his graduation from Central High School in 1889 he attended Columbus Business College. His first business connection was with Irvin Coe, of the Coe-Spencer Lumber Company. In 1892, in partnership with Safford Coe, a lumber business was organized at the present location of the J. H. Zinn Lumber Company, 2556 North High Street, which was known as the Coe & Zinn Company until 1896. At that time Mr. Zinn purchased the interests of his partner and the business was reorganized. It has been known as the J. H. Zinn Lumber Company since 1924, at which time J. E. Stewart and his wife, Lillian May (Zinn) Stewart, became partners. Mr. Stewart is secretary and credit manager. The J. H. Zinn Lumber Company ranks among the leading lumber houses of central Ohio. They are dealers in lumber, hardware, builders' supplies, and have a most up-to-date salesroom, lumber yard, and wood working plant. Mr. Zinn has extensive real estate interests in Columbus and was president of the Olentangy Realty Company, which developed the Merkel property at Northwood and Oakland Park Avenues. He is also president of the Arrow Mortgage Company and vice president of the Northern Savings Bank. In 1895 Mr. Zinn was united in marriage with Miss Emma H. Legg, of Columbus, the daughter of Lewis and Orell (Webster) Legg. Mrs. Zinn is a direct descendant of Noah Webster, her ancestors having come to Ohio from Connecticut in 1812. Her father was born 1088 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY near Columbus and died in 1913. Her mother, born at Clintonville, Ohio, died in 1924. Both are buried in Union Cemetery, Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Zinn were born three children: Clyde Webster, born in 1895, died in 1911; Walter Curry, born in 1897, died in 1902 ; and Lillian May, born in 1901. She is a graduate of North High School and Ohio State University. In 1924 she married J. E. Steward, also a graduate of Ohio State University. They have two daughters: Patricia Ann, born in 1925 ; and Marcia Louise, born in 1929. In politics Mr. Zinn is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Church and president of the Board of Trustees and also is president of the City Church Extension Society. He is affiliated with Neo-Acacia Lodge No. 595, Free & Accepted Masons, and Aladdin Temple, and also belongs to the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Zinn is an ardent fisherman and has followed his favorite sport in practically every part of Canada, as well as in Florida waters. His attractive estate, "Edgewater," located on the Olentangy River, may well be described as one of the most beautiful spots in Franklin County. Francis M. Koons.—Numbered among the prominent pioneer business men of Columbus is Francis M. Koons, who is president of the North Columbus Lumber Company. He was born on a farm north of Athens, Ohio, November 9, 1848, the son of George S. and Chloe A. (Weimer) Koons. George S. Koons was born in Bedford County, Pa., and in early life was a farmer. He died at the age of thirty-six years, in 1850, and is buried in Athens County, Ohio. His wife, born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, April 1, 1829, died November 1, 1900, and is buried in Athens County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Koons were the parents of four sons: R. B., born February 15, 1842, died March 17, 1909 ; H. J., born December 17, 1843, died February 14, 1925 ; A. G., born September 30, 1846, died October 15, 1900 ; and Francis M., the subject of this sketch. Francis M. Koons attended the district schools of Athens County, Ohio, and in early life was a farmer and teacher. He entered the lumber business in Athens County when he was 30 years of age and HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1089 later was located in Trimble, Ohio, for a period of 14 years. Mr. Koons came to Columbus in 1898 but in 1903 returned to Athens, Chi:). He again came to this city in 1908 and in that year established the North Columbus Lumber Company, of which he has since served as president. Other officers are: Frank Bishop, vice president and director; Eimer H. Chandler, secretary and treasurer ; Leo W. Koons, assistant treasurer and director ; C. R. Trevitt, assistant secretary and director. They are extensive dealers in lumber, builders supplies and materials, and coal. Mr. Koons also purchased 9,500 acres of timber land in West Virginia in 1893, which he disposed of several years later. On November 12, 1875, Mr. Koons was united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Orme, of Athens, the daughter of Benjamin and Ruth (Willmarth) Orme. She is deceased. To this union the following children were born: (1) Stella I., born January 2, 1875, a teacher in the Cincinnati schools. (2) Leo W., born April 5, 1876, married Sadie F. Rainey, of Trimble, and they have four children: Corinne, Monica, Leo Ray, and Louise. (3) Inez Leona, born March 31, 1878, married William M. Dick, lives in Columbus, and they have three daughters: Marion, Helen, and Margaret. (4) Eva M., born September 4, 1879, married John J. Hoglen, lives at New Albany, Ind., and they have four children : James C., Elizabeth F., Joan, and Jane. (5) George W., born August 14, 1881, married Flora B. Cook, lives in Columbus, and they have four children: Ted W., Martha Jane, Irene, and Roy V. (6) F. E., born April 9, 1886, married Parepa I. Montroy, lives in Columbus, and they have a son, Earl M., born May 8, 1911. Mr. Koons was married the second time to Carrie B. Mason, on May 12, 1903. She is the daughter of Christopher and Mary F. (Johnson) Woodworth, of Athens, Ohio. Mr. Koons is independent in politics. He is a member of the Church of Christ, and has been affiliated with the Masonic order for fifty-six years, being a member of Columbus Lodge, No. 30, York Chapter No. 200, York Council, No. 115, Columbus Commandery, No.. 69, and Aladdin Temple. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Koons is president of the North Columbus Land Company and president of the Acme Lumber Company, of Columbus. 1090 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY A. B. Weinfeld.—Numbered among the enterprising and progressive young business men of Columbus is A. B. Weinfeld, who is president and general manager of the Electric Power Equipment Company, and a veteran of the World War. He was born at Springfield, Ohio, March 2, 1892, the son of Jacob and Mollie (Bindiger) Weinfeld. Jacob Weinfeld was born in Austria Hungary, as was also his wife. He came to this country in 1870 and settled on a farm near Pomeroy, Ohio. Later, he engaged in the mercantile business at Zanesville, Ohio, and he finally located at Springfield, Ohio, where he conducted a successful mercantile business for a period of forty years. He came to Columbus in 1916 and died later in that year. His wife died in 1926. Both are buried in Columbus. Mr. Weinfeld was a Republican, a member of the Jewish faith, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Weinfeld: Tillie, who died at the age of fourteen years ; Hattie, died in 1920, was the wife of Nathan B. Friedenberg, of Columbus ; Samuel, real estate, Columbus ; Minnie, married Moses M. Jay, jeweler, Columbus ; A. B., the subject of this sketch ; and Jeanette, married Morris Gold, jeweler, Springfield, Ohio. The boyhood of A. B. Weinfeld was spent in Springfield, Ohio, where he was educated. He began his career as a newsboy and was thus engaged for nine years while he acquired an education. At an early age Mr. Weinfeld manifested a keen interest in electrical work and spent six years in the shop of Joseph Lessner, after which he accepted a position as assistant superintendent of construction with the Erner & Hopkins Company, at Dayton, Ohio, now owned by the General Electric Company. In May, 1914, he was transferred to the company's branch in Columbus as assistant superintendent, but in September, 1917, enlisted for service in the World War and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio. In August, 1918, he was promoted to lieutenant instructor in the quartermaster department, in charge of all electrical work at Camp Sherman. He continued in that capacity until his discharge from the service, April 1, 1919. Mr. Weinfeld then returned to Columbus and resumed his duties with the Erner & Hopkins Company until July 1, 1920, when he organized and in- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1091 corporated the Electric Power Equipment Company, which is located at 51 East Chestnut Street. Mr. Weinfeld is president and general manager, H. R. Hartman, vice president and secretary, and F. B. McWilliams is treasurer. This well established business employs a corps of seventy-five men and is recognized as one of the dependable business houses of the city. "Anything from a floor plug to a power plant" is the company's slogan and adequately describes the vast amount of business carried on annually. In 1925 Mr. Weinfeld was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Isaacs, of Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of William and Thalia (Kohn) Isaacs, the former a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, and the latter of Chicago. Both are residents of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Weinfeld have no children. Politically, Mr. Weinfeld is a Republican. He is an active member of the Temple of Israel, and is affiliated with the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Aero Club, American Legion, B'nai B'rith, and Winding Hollow Country Club. Inasmuch as Mr. Weinfeld has always been greatly interested in athletics himself, he has endeavored to have the employees of his company enjoys a complete program of sports, and has succeeded to the extent that several championships have been won by the -company teams. C. Clement Cooke, one of the most popular men in Columbus, a progressive and energetic business man, is secretary and treasurer of the Fritz-Rumer-Cooke Construction Company. He was born in Columbus, August 25, 1889, the son of Albert C. and Lulu (Browne) Cooke. The Cooke family originally came from Plymouth, England. Henry C. Cooke, paternal grandfather of C. Clement Cooke, was born at Maple Grove, Clinton Township, Franklin County. He was a prosperous farmer and cattleman, and became one of the largest shippers in the county. He owned a farm of 300 acres in the present location of Indian Springs and the Rose Mary addition. His parents had come to Ohio from Connecticut. Catherine Browne, maternal grandmother 1092 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY of C. Clement Cooke, lives in Columbus, and is ninety-two years of age. Albert C. Cooke was born on a farm in Maple Grove, Clinton Township, and spent his boyhood there. He attended school at Worthington and at an early age engaged in the contracting and construction business with his father, Henry C. Cooke. The firm, known as Cooke-Grant-Cooke, continued in business for a number of years and was later re-organized as the Fritz-Rumer-Cooke Construction Company. Albert C. Cooke held the office of vice president until his death, February 7, 1919. He is buried in Union Cemetery, Columbus. Mr. Cooke was a Republican, a member of Third Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, and Goodale Lodge No. 372, Free & Accepted Masons, 32nd degree Mason and a member of Aladdin Shrine, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias. He was a member of the board of directors of the Franklin Builders Supply & Coal Company. His widow, Lulu (Browne) Cooke, lives at 4299 North High Street. She was born at Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cooke: C. Clement, the subject of this sketch ; and Albert B., who died January 1, 1894. The boyhood of C. Clement Cooke was spent in Columbus. He was graduated from North High School in 1909 and spent three years at Ohio State University. He then became identified with the interests of the Fritz-Rumer-Cooke-Grant Construction Company, now the Fritz-Rumer-Cooke-Construction Company. At the death of his father, Mr. Cooke succeeded to his interests in the business and became secretary and treasurer. On March 8, 1917, Mr. Cooke was united in marriage with Miss Dorothy Beebe, of Columbus, the daughter of Victor G. and Blanche Beebe. The former died at Detroit, Michigan, in 1922, and the latter lives at Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Cooke have a son, Carl C., Jr., born September 10, 1924. Politically, Mr. Cooke is a Republican. He and his wife hold membership in Trinity Episcopal Church, and he is affiliated with Good-ale Lodge No. 372, Free & Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory of the Scottish Rite, and Aladdin Temple. He also belongs to Delta Tau Delta fraternity and the Varsity "0" Association, Columbus Engineers Club, and the American Railway Engineering Association. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1093 During his college career Mr. Cooke was an outstanding athlete, and was a member of the Olympic team in 1912, which met in Stockholm, Sweden. The Cooke family lives at 80 Cooke Avenue, Columbus. Claude K. Seibert.—Widely known in the life insurance circles throughout Ohio and West Virginia, Claude K. Seibert, second vice president and agency director of the preferred National Life Insurance Company of Cleveland, is an important factor in the business life of Columbus. He was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, June 4, 1871, the son of. Samuel M. and Sarah A. (Kilmer) Seibert. Samuel M. Seibert was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 1840. He attended Millersburg Academy and during the Civil War was a school teacher. He came to Ohio in 1867 and settled near Chillicothe, where he became well known as a manufacturer of buggy materials. Mr. Seibert came to Columbus in 1882 and purchased a small fruit farm just west of the city. He died there in 1923 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. His widow, a native of Berks County, Pennsylvania, lives at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Seibert : Bessie S., the widow of Guy H. Woodrow, lives in Columbus ; Claude K., the subject of this sketch ; Irvin D., vice president and general manager of the Fifth Avenue Floral Company, 518 Fifth Avenue, Columbus ; Anna, who died in infancy ; aryl Mabel M., married Charles E. Welch, manager of Mt. Vernon (Ohio) Hospital Sanitarium. Claude K. Seibert was reared and educated in Ross and Pike Counties and removed with his parents to Columbus in 1882 and completed his schooling in Columbus, where he attended Capital City Commercial College. His first position was as bookkeeper for Butler-Crawford & Company, wholesale coffees, spices, with whom he was identified in 1888. He spent three years in the accounting department of the Ohio State Journal and in July, 1891, became interested in the life insurance business as state agency cashier, for J. C. Campbel, State Agent for Ohio and West Virginia of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Seibert was associated with 1094 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY this company for a period of thirty-six years and in March, 1928, became general agent for the Continental Life Insurance Company of St. Louis, Missouri. He recently became second vice president and director of agencies of the Preferred National Life Insurance Company of Cleveland, with offices in Columbus and Cleveland. Mr. Seibert is also president of the Fifth Avenue Floral Company and secretary-treasurer of the Community Realty and Sales Company. On May 15, 1895, Mr. Seibert married Miss Martha Wygant, of Columbus, the daughter of James H. and Mary I. (Moore) Wygant. Their only child, Samuel James Seibert, was born in Columbus, January 30, 1907, and died December 13, 1929. He is buried in Green-lawn Cemetery. Samuel James Seibert was a graduate of Grandview Heights High School and attended Ohio State University, being a member of the class of 1930. He was prominent in political and athletic management at the university and was identified with the College of Commerce and Business Administration. He held the highest student office on the campus, being president of the Student Senate. His death followed a two weeks illness of pneumonia and influenza. He also was a member of the Athletic Board, having been elected to that office at an early senate meeting in October, 1929. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the Alpha Kappa Psi, professional Commerce fraternity. He was also a member of the Sphinx, Senior Honorary Society. Concerning his death, B. L. Moser, president of the Interfraternity Council said: "In the death of Sam Seibert the students of the university have lost a personality whose everlasting energy radiated among them. His death will cause a decided gap in extra-curricular activities. Interfraternity Council has lost a coworker and I have lost a very dear friend." President George W. Rightmire, Ohio State University, said: "His life as a student in this university shows that he had many educational and social interests, was deeply devoted to the progressive development of student relationships, and stood for those qualities and activities which are best in student life and in the university. His passing brings to us all a great sadness. All the members of the university community extend to his parents their sincerest sympathy and ex- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1095 press a deep feeling of personal loss. His fine personality and his efforts on behalf of the improvement of student life and conditions have stamped him as a noteworthy member of the student body, and at the same time have furnished to all other students a bright example of what one high minded and conscientious student can do in the way of influencing the group." Claude K. Seibert is a Republican and has served as mayor of Grandview Heights, as well as a member of the council. Both he and his wife are members of Boulevard Presbyterian Church of Grand View Heights and he served as secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Central Presbyterian Church for over thirty years. He is affiliated with Community Lodge, No. 684, Free and Accepted Masons, Community Chapter and Council, Scioto Consistory, and also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He resided for twenty years prior to October 1, 1927 at 1105 Broadview Avenue, village of Grandview Heights, and since then at 222 King Avenue, Columbus. Bessie W. (Wenger) Chinn, attorney, is well and favorably known in Columbus, where she is identified with the law firm of Ingalls & Selby, with offices at 9 East Long Street. She was born at Athens, Ohio, May 20, 1900, the daughter of Charles and Ella May (Borrows) Wenger. Charles Wenger has spent his entire life in Columbus. His wife is a native of Athens, Ohio. Their children are : Jessie A., married Carl Alff, lives in Columbus ; Bessie W., the subject of this sketch ; Margaret K., married John W. Wilson, lives in Columbus. Bessie W. Chinn received her education in the public schools of Greensburgh, Pennsylvania, and Columbus. She is a graduate of East High School, class of 1917, and since that date has been associated with the law firm of Ingalls & Selby. She took up the study of law as a night school student and in 1928 was admitted to the Ohio bar. Mrs. Chinn is a Republican. 1096 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Hon. Curtis Chandler Williams, a distinguished lawyer and jurist of Ohio; has practiced law in Columbus for over forty years. He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, August 13, 1861, of Scotch-Irish and Welsh ancestry. Joseph F. Williams, his grandfather, was a pioneer of Columbiana County coming from Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the legislature, serving both in the House and the Senate. His wife was Mary Gilson. The father of Judge Williams was Dr. R. G. Williams who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1336, and died at Alliance, Ohio, in 1b06. He was a Doctor of Medicine and also operated a drug store. He represented his county in the legislature for two terms. His wife, Elmira Frost, was a daughter of William A. and Beulah (Chandler) Frost. Curtis Chandler Williams, who represents the fourth generation of the family in Ohio, was educated in the public schools of Alliance and Mount Union College of that city conferred upon him the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1883 and subsequently the Master of Arts degree. He taught school, and at Columbus read law in the offices of Converse, Booth & Keating. Admitted to the bar in 1886, he has been continuously active in his profession ever since. His name stands high on the roll of names of men in the legal profession in central Ohio. Judge Williams has likewise given the best of his talents and ability to the community and state. He was elected prosecuting attorney of Franklin County in 1891; serving one term of three years. At that election he was chosen on the Democratic ticket In this county, normally Republican by a large majority. In 1897 he was elected Judge of the Common Pleas Court. His service of six years on the bench was admirable from every point of view, whether in the technical interpretation of the law or in respect to the general welfare. Since retiring from the bench he has devoted his attention to a large private practice. His offices are at 22 East Gay Street. He has the honor of being Past Commander of Mount Vernon Commandery, No. 1, the oldest organization of Knights Templar Masons west of the Allegheny Mountains. He also belongs to the Scioto Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the thirty-second degree; Aladdin Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1097 Shrine ; Past Noble Grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows ; Past Grand Chancellor, Knights of Pythias, State of Ohio ; and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 37. He is also Vice President and Director of the Federal Union Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati. He is a member of the American, Ohio State and Columbus Bar associations. He is also a member of the International Law Association. He is a member of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Crichton Club, English Speaking Union, and Columbus Club. He has always taken a great interest in public affairs and has had a prominent part in the activities of the Democratic Party, and in its councils. His services, as a public speaker, have been enlisted in campaigns in Ohio as well as in other States. He has attended most of the Democratic National Conventions for forty years. In the Conventions at San Francisco, 1920, and New York, 1924, he attended as a delegate representing the Columbus District. Judge Williams was married on July 5, 1893, to Miss Margaret Owen, of Columbus. Five children were born to them, as follows : Elmira Anne W. Burket, deceased ; Margaret Iola, of Columbus ; Marie Owen, Columbus ; Arthur Frost, of Akron, Ohio ; and Curtis C., Jr., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Curtis Chandler Williams, Jr.—Perhaps one of the most prominent of the younger attorneys of Franklin County is found in Curtis Chandler Williams, Jr.. who is dean of the Columbus College of Law, and also associated in practice with his father, Hon. Curtis C. Williams, of Columbus. He is a native of this city, born May 2, 1896, the son of Curtis C. and Margaret Mary (Owen) Williams. A sketch of Hon. Curtis C. Williams appears elsewhere in this history. Curtis Chandler Williams, Jr., received his early education in the public schools of Columbus. He is a graduate of Princeton University and the Harvard Law School, and began his professional career as secretary of Embassy or Legation of the United States, United States Diplomatic Service. He served in that capacity in London, England, from 1917 until 1921 ; as secretary to the American Legation, Bang- 1098 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY kok, Siam, from 1921 until 1923 ; (Charge d'affairs ad interim, American Legation, Bangkok, Siam, from 1921 until 1922) ; and was assistant in history during 1923-25 at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mr. Williams was associated with a firm of attorneys in New York City from 1925 until 1926, and has engaged in general practice at Columbus from 1926 until the present time. He was acting dean of the Columbus College of Law during 1928-29, and was appointed dean in 1929. On July 29, 1924, Mr. Williams was united in marriage at Copenhagen, Denmark, with Miss Margrethe Cramer, a native of that city, and the daughter of Frits and Hermine (de Haxthausen) Cramer, who are residents of Copenhagen, Denmark. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have a son, Curtis Chandler Williams, III, born in 1926. Politically, Mr. Williams is a Democrat. He holds membership in the Broad Street Presbyterian Church, and has the following club and lodge affiliations: Columbus Lodge, No. 30, Free & Accepted Masons ; Temple Chapter No. 155, R. A. M. ; Columbus Council No. 8, R. & S. M. ; Mt. Vernon Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar ; Joseph Dowdall Lodge No. 144, Knights of Pythias ; Dial Lodge, Princeton, N. J. ; American Club, London, England ; The Siam Society, Bangkok, Siam ; Harvard Law Club, New York City ; The Columbus Club ; and the Columbus Athletic Club. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and Columbus Bar Association. Frank J. Colgan, deceased, was a highly esteemed and widely known business man of Columbus for many years. He was born in this city in 1878, the son of John and Anna (Murphy) Colgan. John Colgan was a native of Ireland and his wife was born in New York. He became a prosperous grocer in Columbus, where he spent many years. His widow still lives in this city. Mr. Colgan is buried in Columbus. Their children were: Frank J., the subject of this sketch ; and Lillian Grace John, lives at 233 Nelson Road, Columbus. The boyhood of Frank J. Colgan was spent in Columbus and he received his education in the public schools. He studied ceramic en- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1099 gineering at Ohio State University and began his business career at Stoney Point, N. Y., where he was employed in a cement block plant. He was later identified with the Marble Cliff Quarries Company as salesmanager, and was the first manufacturer in that field to specialize in the agricultural product. He was the founder of the Colgan Lime-stone Products Company in Columbus, which he successfully managed until the time of his death, December 19, 1929. He is buried in Columbus. The business affairs of the Colgan Limestone Products Company have since been ably conducted by the widow of Mr. Colgan, Belle (Hallock) Colgan. Mr. Colgan was married on July 23, 1903. His wife was born at Dunkirk, New York, the daughter of Sanford and Adeline (Malett) Hallock. Mr. Hallock died in 1926 and his wife died in 1908. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Colgan were : Elizabeth, Virginia, and Faith. Politically, Mr. Colgan was a Democrat. He attended the Church of Christ, Scientist, and belonged to the Scioto Country Club, Columbus Athletic Club, and Young Men's Business Club. J. R. Coffman.—As vice president and general manager of the Columbus Valve Manufacturing Corporation, J. R. Coffman is numbered among the able business men of Columbus. He was born at Hastings, Nebraska, February 5, 1885, the son of J. H. and Josie (Gaddis) Coffman. J. H. Coffman was a native of Nashville, Tennessee, as was also his wife. He served as a colonel throughout the Civil War and in business life was well known as a successful auctioneer. He died at Hastings, Nebraska, in 1889. His widow lives in Columbus. Their children were : Roy, lives at Orlando, Florida ; Earl, who died in 1904 ; J. R., the subject of this sketch ; Fred D., lives in Columbus ; Grace, married Rev. Ray Dixon, lives in Wyoming; and Ross, lives in Chicago. The boyhood of J. R. Coffman was spent at Hastings, Nebraska, where he was educated. In 1908 he enlisted for a four year period in the U. S. Navy. After his discharge he settled at Denver, Colorado,