1100 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY in 1912, and from there went to Dunbar, Nebraska, where he spent several years as a painting contractor. He also lived in Texas, where he was interested in the buying and selling of oil leases. In 1920 Mr. Coffman came to Columbus and became associated with the brokerage firm of Scott & Hall. Later he was active in the organization of the Great Central Coal Company, which purchased the Norfolk Coal Company. In 1926 Mr. Coffman disposed of his coal interests and until 1928 was identified with the Old Colony Oil & Gas Company. In that year he was one of the incorporators of the Columbus Valve Manufacturing Corporation. John J. Klise is president. They are manufacturers of a high pressure plug type valve, which has an extensive sale throughout the United States. Mr. Coffman is the inventor of this product. In 1915 Mr. Coffman was married at Lincoln, Nebraska, to Miss Mabel Schriner, of Dunbar, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Mattie (Sharp) Schriner. Mr. Schriner died in 1929 and his widow lives at Opportunity, Nebraska. To Mr. and Mrs. Coffman have been born two children: Imogene Grace, born in 1916; and Earl Ray, born in 1917. Both are students at Indianola High School. In politics Mr. Coffman is independent. He and his family hold membership in the Methodist Church. They live at 350 East 20th Avenue. Mary Dunn Crane, M. D., who is successfully engaged in the practice of her profession in Columbus, with offices at 641 Dennison Avenue, is a leading medical practitioner of Franklin County. She was born in Clermont County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Sarah Ann (Heiney) Dunn. John Dunn was a native of Ireland, as was also his wife. Shortly after their marriage they emigrated to the United States and settled on a farm near Cincinnati, Ohio. Later, they removed to Bethel, Ohio, where Mr. Dunn continued his farming operations. He died in 1915 at the age of seventy years, and his wife died in 1918. Both are buried in Monroe Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio. Mr. Dunn was a Republican and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dunn: Elizabeth, who HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1101 died in 1930, was the wife of William Harris, of Bethel, Ohio ; Alexander, a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church, lives at Oxford, Ohio ; Mary, the subject of this sketch ; William, mortician, lives at Cincinnati, Ohio ; and John Heiney, who died at the age of four years. Mary Dunn received her early education in the district schools of Clermont County, Ohio, and for several years taught school before taking up the study of medicine. She was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the Cincinnati Women's Medical College, and then spent a year in general practice at Bethel, Ohio. She was married in 1905 to James M. Crane, of Bethel. In 1910 Doctor Crane came to Columbus and established a practice at her present location, where she has met with unusual success. Her husband died in 1920, and is buried at Bethel. By a former marriage he had three children: Matson H. Crane, who lives in Columbus ; Ada (Crane) Bratton, the wife of Calvin Bratton, of Columbus, and they have two children : Mary Elizabeth, and Richard Matson Bratton ; and Hazel (Crane) McIntire, the wife of Charles McIntire, and they live in Columbus. Doctor Crane is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Eastern Star Lodge. She is identified with the Columbus Academy of Medicine, and Ohio State Medical Association. G. W. Lindenberg.—One of the outstanding citizens and representative business men of Columbus is G. W. Lindenberg, who is general manager of the Columbus Brass Company. He was born in this city, June 22, 1879, the son of Philip and Clara (Kanmacher) Lindenberg. Philip Lindenberg, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Germany and came to this country when he was ten years old. He followed his trade as a printer for several years and after his term of service in the Civil War, located in Columbus in 1870. Here he was active in the organization of a company in partnership with his brothers, C. H. and Henry Lindenberg, which was later reorganized as the Lilly Company, with Henry Lindenberg as president and Philip Lindenberg as chairman of the board of directors. The latter died in 1924 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. His wife, a native of Columbus, died in 1926. Mr. Lindenberg was a 1102 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Republican, a member of the First Congregational Church and Masonic Lodge. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lindenberg: Mary, Otto, G. W., Florence, the wife of Vernon Harrison, and Philip. All live in Columbus. G. W. Lindenberg obtained his education in the public schools of Columbus and is a graduate of Curtis School at Brookfield Center, Connecticut, Michigan Military Academy, and Phillips Exeter Academy, Andover, Massachusetts. He is also a graduate of Yale University, class of 1902. Throughout his business career Mr. Lindenberg has been associated with the interests of the Columbus Brass Company. He began as a clerk, later was made secretary, and is now general manager. The company manufactures brass specialties, structural brass, brass hardware, and ornamental brass and bronze. The business is located at 620 Dublin Avenue. In 1905 Mr. Lindenberg married Miss Amy Townsend, of St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Townsend. Both are deceased and buried at Peoria, Illinois. To Mr. and Mrs. Lindenberg have been born three children : Ann, born in December, 1907, a graduate of Columbus School for Girls, and Ohio State University, now attends Catherine Gibbs School in Boston ; George W., born in November, 1909, a graduate of East High School, attended the University of Colorado, lives at home ; and John, born in October, 1911, a graduate of East High School, Phillips Exeter Academy, now attends Yale University. Politically Mr. Lindenberg is a Republican. He belongs to the Columbus Club, Athletic Club, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Rockyford Country Club, and Sun Fish Club at Buckeye Lake. He and his family are identified with the First Congregational Church and live at 42 Auburn Avenue. Thomas E. Hardman, who is a veteran of the Spanish-American and World Wars, is well and favorably known in Columbus, where he is superintendent of Memorial Hall. He is a native of New Salem, West Virginia, born April 8, 1869, the son of Abner and Theresa (Monday) Hardman. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1103 Abner Hardman, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Georgetown, Maryland, where he was reared and educated. As a young man he went to West Virginia and engaged in the lumber business. He came to Columbus in 1884 and engaged in business in this city until his retirement in 1905. Mr. Hardman died in 1913 at the age of eighty-five years. He had served as a member of the 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Mr. Hardman was a Republican and a devout member of the Methodist Church. His wife, also born at Georgetown, Maryland, died in 1893. Both are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. They were the parents of ten children, as follows: Lloyd, who met with an accidental death in 1893 ; Mary, the widow of Richard Wildman, lives in Columbus ; George, who met with an accidental death in 1893 ; Florence, married Charles Wildman, lives in Columbus ; Madison, who died in 1919 ; Virginia, died in 1915, was the wife of John Roeck, of Columbus ; J. R., lives at Blacklick, Ohio ; Thomas E., the subject of this sketch ; W. C., lives in Columbus ; and Anna, who died in infancy. Thomas E. Hardman received his education in the schools of Bloomington, Maryland, and Columbus. He was a machinist and millwright by trade, and was thus engaged until 1916. In 1898 he enlisted in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War and served with the First Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. He also served on the Mexican border during 1916-17 as a second lieutenant of a machine gun company in the 4th Ohio Infantry. During the World War, he held the rank of first lieutenant in the 166th Infantry, 42nd (Rainbow) Division, and served in France and Germany throughout the war period. He was discharged May 17, 1919. Upon his return to Columbus Mr. Hardman was appointed foreman of the State Arsenal, and remained there until 1922, when he accepted his present position as superintendent of Memorial Hall. He lives at 1153 McNaughton Road, where he owns three acres of land. In June, 1893, Mr. Hardman was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude Paul, of Columbus, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Paul, natives of Steubenville, Ohio. To this union a son was born, Paul A., March 4, 1894. He is employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and lives in Columbus. He was married in 1902 to 1104 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Miss Myrtle Garrettson, of Columbus, and they have two children: Eleanor, born in 1914 ; and Thomas E., Jr., born in 1917. Mr. Thomas E. Hardman was married the second time to Isabel Scott, of Columbus, who died December 4, 1929. She is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was the daughter of Francis and Jane (Trainer) Scott, both natives of Vinton County, Ohio. Mr. Hardman is a member of the Knights of Pythias, American Legion, and Rainbow Veterans. Since June 9, 1928, he has held the rank of a retired emergency officer of the U. S. Army. L. Benton Tussing, Sr. —In the long and honorable career of L. Benton Tussing, Sr., as a member of the Franklin County bar there are to be found all the elements for the achievement of honorable success. From 1886 until the time of his death this successful lawyer was engaged in practice in Columbus as a member of the firm of Donaldson & Tussing, with offices at 22 East Gay Street. Mr. Tussing was born in Violet Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, May 28, 1858, the son of Rev. George Nelson and Elizabeth (Harman) Tussing. Rev. George N. Tussing was born in Madison Township, Franklin County, and his wife was a native of Fairfield County. He spent his boyhood on a farm in Franklin County and attended the district schools. At the age of thirty years he became a minister of the Baptist Church, and was successful as a preacher for almost half a century. Early in life he had been a farmer. Reverend Tussing spent thirty years in Columbus and lived on East Main Street, where Capital University now stands. He died in May, 1905, at the age of eighty-three years, and is buried in Silent Home Cemetery, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. His wife died in 1914. During the Civil War Reverend Tussing served as a recruiting officer and had headquarters in the old Zettler House, which stood at Main and Fourth streets. He had been a resident of the city for many years and was numbered among its most influential citizens. To Rev. and Mrs. Tussing were born the following children : LeRoy W., lives near Reynoldsburg ; Clinton W., lives at Brice, Ohio ; Sarah J., married Silas F. White, lives at Kirksville, Licking County, Ohio ; Mary E., the widow of Dr. F. G. Taylor, HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1105 lives at Reynoldsburg, Ohio ; L. Benton, the subject of this sketch ; Laura E., the widow of W. A. Donaldson, attorney, who was a partner of L. Benton Tussing for a period of forty years, and she lives in Columbus ; and Margaret E., the widow of James McNaughton, lives in Columbus. L. Benton Tussing was reared in Fairfield County, Ohio, and attended the district schools. At the age of eleven years his family came to Franklin County. He then attended Reynoldsburg Academy and National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio, after which he taught school. In 1880 he entered the Probate Court of Franklin County, as a deputy, under Judge John T. Gale, and served in that capacity for five years. He then was identified with the Lazarus Company as cashier for one year, after which he taught in the Columbus Business College, of which he was one of the owners. During this time Mr. Tussing also read law in the offices of Joseph H. Outhwaite and T. P. Linn, and in October, 1886, formed a partnership with W. A. Donaldson, after having been admitted to the bar in that year. Mr. Tussing was associated in practice with Mr. Donaldson continuously until the death of Mr. Donaldson in 1927, and the firm has continued under its original name. Later Mr. Tussing was associated in practice with his son, L. Benton Tussing, Jr. On June 26, 1889, Mr. Tussing was united in marriage with Miss Julia A. Miller, of Columbus, who died June 1, 1925. She is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Shadeville, Ohio. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary A. (Thomas) Miller. Thomas Miller was born at Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and died in July 1879. He was one of the founders of the street railway system of Columbus and served as sheriff of Franklin County. He was numbered among the representative citizens of his time. His wife, born in Licking County, Ohio, died in 1901. Both Mr. and Mrs. Miller are buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Columbus. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tussing : (1) Reginald M., born in Columbus, September 23, 1900. He is a graduate of East High School and spent two years at Ohio State University, and is now president of the Victor Safe & Equipment Company, a unit of the Rand-Cardex Company, of Marietta, Ohio and Buffalo, New York. He has been associated with this concern for nineteen years. He married Miss Marie Carroll, of Co- 1106 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY lumbus, the daughter of T. B. Carroll, and they have three children : Thomas, Suzan and Theodore. Mrs. Tussing is a graduate of Ohio State University and received a Master of Arts degree from Bryn Mawr College. (2) Mary E., married Walter A. McDonald, who died in 1918, leaving a daughter, Virginia McDonald. Mrs. McDonald was married the second time in February, 1926, to Frank A. Hunter, of Columbus. (3) L. Benton, Jr., an attorney, born in Columbus, May 30, 1904. He is a graduate of East High School, and the College of Law, Ohio State University. In January, 1929, he became associated in general practice with his father. He is unmarried. Politically, Mr. Tussing was a Democrat. In 1890 he was a candidate for probate judge but was defeated at the election by Lorenzo D. Haggerty by 308 votes. During 1912 and 1913 he was a member of the Charter Commission and one of a committee that prepared the present municipal charter of the city of Columbus. Mr. Tussing was president of the Dorr Run Coal Company and the Dorr Brook Oil Company, having been identified with these two concerns for many years. He had owned several large and well improved farms near Columbus, and enjoyed much of his leisure time as a gentleman farmer. Mr. Tussing traveled extensively for a number of years, having made several trips to South America, besides numerous trips to Europe. After the death of his wife in 1925 he made a world cruise and a trip to the Orient. Mr. Tussing died in Columbus, August 26, 1930. J. Richey Smart, executive secretary and treasurer of The Scioto Valley Cooperative Milk Producers Association, is one of the widely known farm cooperative leaders of Ohio, and is a practical dairyman. He was born near Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, October 4, 1876, and is a son of Joseph W. and Mary Richey Smart. Joseph W. Smart was born in Scioto Township, Delaware County. He was reared on a farm and attended the rural schools. When he was nineteen years old the Civil War broke out and he enlisted in Company K, 66th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was with Sherman on his famous March to the Sea, and participated in a HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1107 number of important engagements, serving throughout the four years of the war. He was wounded twice but returned to active service each time after having recovered sufficiently. After the war he returned to Delaware County, and engaged in farming, up to the time of his death, which occurred November 1, 1884, as a result of the wounds which he received while in the army. He is buried in Scioto Township. His wife was also born in Scioto County and died on the home farm there, in 1925, and her remains are buried in that township. At the time of her husband's death, which occurred when he was forty-two years old, the home farm consisted of 103 acres and was fairly well improved, although there were a number of outstanding obligations. The oldest member of the family of children was only fifteen years, but by hard work on the part of all the children, and the excellent management of the mother, the family succeeded in overcoming the obstacles which naturally confronted them in the early death of the father. To Joseph W. and Mary (Richey) Smart were born the following children: William P., a farmer, who resides in Scioto Township ; Edith Florence Slocum, also resides in Scioto Township ; J. Richey, the subject of this sketch ; and J. C., chief of the State Gasoline Tax Commission, lives in Delaware, Ohio. J. Richey Smart was reared on the farm in Delaware County, and attended the district schools. He was graduated from the Ostrander High School in the class of 1896 and then attended Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware. After teaching school two years he engaged in farming and dealt in live stock until 1916 when he was elected county commissioner of Delaware County on the Republican ticket, serving two terms. He then returned to his farm, specializing in dairying. His cows are all registered stock and he has one of the fine dairy farms of his community. It consists of 172 acres, including the old homestead of his father. In January, 1923, Mr. Smart was elected president of the Scioto Valley Cooperative Milk Producers Association and served in that capacity until January, 1926, when he was elected to his present position, and in October, 1928, came to Columbus to live. The Scioto Valley Cooperative Milk Producers Association is well known for its success in selling the products for its members. The 1108 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY membership extends to eleven counties and consists of 3,600 members. They do about three and one-half million dollars worth of business annually which requires the handling of about sixty-five million pounds of milk and seven hundred thousand pounds of butter fat. They own and operate five cream stations in central Ohio and by their cooperative relationship with other branches of the dairy industry, have assisted in building up very efficient distribution, resulting in better prices to the producer with as low prices as possible to the consumer. On June 8, 1905, J. Richey Smart was married at Ostrander, to Miss Rilla Irene Russell. She was born at Acadia, Kansas, and is the daughter of Isaac P. and Emma (Sain) Russell, the former a native of Belmont County, Ohio, died in 1920, and the latter, a native of Perry County, Ohio, died in 1924, and they are both buried at Ostrander, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Smart have been born the following children : Paul Harvard, born June 29, 1909, attended the public schools at Ostrander, and was graduated from the high school in 1928, and is now a sophomore in Ohio State University in the Electrical Engineering course ; Mary Esther, born February 20, 1911, attended the public schools and was graduated from North High School, Columbus, in the class of 1929, and is now specializing in music ; Rilla Isabella, born October 6, 1913, is also a graduate of North High School, Columbus, and is now specializing in music ; George Edward, born September 13, 1915, attended the public schools of Ostrander, and is now a student at North High School, Columbus ; and Marian Janice, born July 4, 1922, is attending school. Mr. Smart served for a number of years on the Ostrander School Board. He is a member of Ostrander Lodge, No. 596, F. and A. M., of which he is past master ; he is a member of the Scioto Grange, and the Central Dairy Producers Council, of which he is president. He and Mrs. Smart are members of the Presbyterian Church, and he served as superintendent of Sunday School in Ostrander for several years. Anthony Newhouse, maternal direct ancestor of Mr. Smart, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and his remains are buried in the Smart family plot in the Ostrander Cemetery. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1109 Stanley Cherrington is president and general manager of the Engineers Chemical Company, Inc., and is recognized as one of the able and successful business men of Columbus. He was born at Jackson, Ohio, January 28, 1887, the son of F. M. and Elizabeth (Castor) Cherrington. F. M. Cherrington lives at Jackson, Ohio, where he was born in 1858. He was a farmer in early life and was the owner of several sawmills and lumber yards. He has also served as fish and game warden in Jackson County for the past fifteen years, and is quite an enthusiastic hunter himself. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. His wife is also a native of Jackson. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cherrington: Ralph, a farmer, lives on the old homestead in Jackson County ; H. D., lives at Troy, Ohio ; Stanley, the subject of this sketch ; F. M., lives at Dayton, Ohio ; and L. L., lives at Jackson. He is a veteran of the World War, having served in France. The boyhood of Stanley Cherrington was spent in Jackson County, where he also received his education. At the age of seventeen years he was employed as engineer by the Globe Iron Works and was identified with that concern until 1912. He then came to Columbus as chief engineer for the Central Mortar & Supply Company and three years later was appointed state examiner of engineers by Gov. Frank B. Willis. His term of office expired in September, 1924, and at that time he organized the Wapa Chemical Company, of Columbus. In 1925 Mr. Cherrington sold that business and organized the Engineers Chemical Company, Inc. They are specialists in boiler and water treatments and water softeners, their business extending throughout the United States. Offices are maintained at 70 North High Street. On May 6, 1908, Mr. Cherrington was united in marriage with Miss Laura E. Lewis, of Jackson, Ohio, the daughter of David M. and Ellen (Jones) Lewis, the former a native of Wales and the latter of Newark, Ohio. Mr. Lewis died in 1908 and his wife died in 1924. They are buried at Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Cherrington have three children: Helen Edith, born April 3, 1909, a graduate of North High School, Columbus, attends Ohio State University ; D. M. Stanley, born December 27, 1915 ; and Laura Margaret, born February 14, 1917. 1110 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY In politics Mr. Cherrington is identified with the Republican party, and in 1928 was a candidate for state auditor, but was defeated by Joseph T. Tracy. He and his family hold membership in the Third Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is affiliated with Magnolia Lodge No. 20, Free & Accepted Masons, Ohio Chapter No. 12, and Columbus Council. The Cherrington homestead in Jackson County has been in the family for four generations. A log cabin was erected on the farm of 145 acres about 1843 which is still standing. Here Stanley Cherrington was born and lived until he was ten years of age. Harry W. Krumm, who carries on a general insurance business at 60 East Broad Street, was born and has lived his entire life in Columbus, the Krumm family having settled in this city in 1845. He was born June 20, 1873, the son of Charles F. and Lena (Bock) Krumm. Charles F. Krumm, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at the corner of Sixth and State Streets, Columbus, in 1845. He spent his entire life in this city as a salesman and died in 1908. Mr. Krumm was a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church. His wife was born in Germany, and came to the United States with her parents when she was ten years old. She died in 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Krumm are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. They were the parents of three sons : Carl F., who is at present located in Moscow, Russia ; Harry W., the subject of this sketch ; and Louis R., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Harry W. Krumm received his education in the public schools of Columbus and is a graduate of Central High School. He began life as a newsboy and was also employed as a messenger boy in the Columbus post office. He later was promoted to postal clerk and in 1900 became assistant superintendent. Seven years later he was appointed postmaster of Columbus and served in that capacity until 1914. He has since been interested in the insurance business and from 1924 until 1927 was president of the American Guaranty Company. In 1907 Mr. Krumm was united in marriage with Miss Helen Jones, the daughter of Owen L. and Ella (Conrad) Jones, both deceased. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1111 They have two children : Virginia, born in 1910; and Tahlman, born in 1912. Both attend Ohio State University. Politically Mr. Krumm is identified with the Republican party. He belongs to Goodale Lodge, No. 372, Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Vernon Commandery, No. 1, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Athletic Club. During the Spanish-American War Mr. Krumm served as adjutant of a Columbus battalion and saw active service in Porto Rico. The Krumm family lives in the old Jones homestead at 1336 East Main Street, which has been in possession of the Jones family for almost 100 years. Louis R. Krumm is a veteran of the World War, and a representative citizen of Columbus, where he was born June 15, 1880. He is the son of Charles F. and Lena (Bock) Krumm. A complete sketch of Charles F. Krumm appears elsewhere in this history. Louis R. Krumm was educated in the public schools of Columbus and following his graduation from Central High School he entered Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of Electrical Engineer in 1899. For the next six years he was identified with electrical telephone engineering, after which he spent six years with the war department of the United States government. He was appointed chief radio inspector, Department of Commerce, and held that office until 1917, at which time he was commissioned as a captain in the U. S. Army Signal Corps. He was later promoted to the rank of major in the regular army, and finally was made lieutenant colonel. He served in France for eighteen months during the World War as a member of the staff of the chief signal officer of the American Expeditionary Forces, in charge of radio operations, and at times served with the French and English armies. He resigned from the service July 1, 1919, and at that time became associated with the Westinghouse Electric Company in New York City. He built the first radio broadcasting station in the United States. In 1922 Mr. Krumm returned to Columbus to take charge of the radio department of Erner & Hopkins, and was identified with that concern until Jan- 1112 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY uary, 1927. He has since served as factory representative and manufacturers agent for numerous radio companies. He has offices at 60 East Broad Street. Mr. Krumm is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Goodale Lodge, No. 372, Free and Accepted Masons. He is unmarried and lives at the Columbus Athletic Club. He also belongs to the American Legion. As a reward for his services during the World War, Mr. Krumm received the Legion of Honor medal and the American Distinguished Service Cross. Chester A. Dyer, of Columbus, is a native son of the Buckeye State and a scion of one of the honored pioneer families of Jackson County, where his ancestors settled upon coming from Virginia, over the mountains and through a veritable wilderness with teams and covered wagons of the type common to that period. Mr. Dyer has gained a wide reputation as an authority on taxation, and he holds not only the office of overseer and chairman of the executive committee of the Ohio State Grange, but is also legislative agent for the Grange and for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. He maintains his executive offices in the Southern Hotel, in the city of Columbus, and is one of the most vigorous and influential workers in behalf of the platform of the Lower Taxes—Less Legislation League, which is endorsed alike by the Ohio State Grange and the Ohio State Farm Bureau League, as well as by similar organizations in the states of New York and Virginia. Mr. Dyer was born on a farm in Lick Township, Jackson County, Ohio, and that he profited fully by the advantages of the common schools of the locality and period was demonstrated in his later and effective service as a teacher in the schools of his native county, he having finally been chosen superintendent of the consolidated schools at Coalton. He was for three years editor of the Jackson Herald, and he served some time also as deputy county auditor. Mr. Dyer initiated his constructive service in connection with Grange work when he was made county deputy of the Ohio State Grange for Jackson County. Later, he was made district deputy of a HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1113 district comprising eleven counties, and further advancement came when he was elected state overseer of the Grange, an office which he has since retained, besides which in 1923 he was made chairman of the executive committee of the Ohio State Grange, besides having been for the past several years its legislative agent, in which capacity he has done most effective service in the furtherance of needed legislation on the part of the Ohio Legislature. He also acts as legislative agent for the Farm Bureaus Federation of the State. Though he still retains his home in Jackson County, where he is the owner of a farm and large estate, he has for the past twelve years maintained official headquarters in the capital city of Ohio. Mr. Dyer has made a close and intensive study of taxation problems, and no greater problems confront the nation at the present time. He has written and delivered addresses on taxation problems, was one of the organizers of and is a leader in the Ohio Tax Association, and it was largely due to his mature judgment and progressive civic policies that the Ohio State Grange initiated the movement that resulted in the organization of the Lower Taxes—Less Legislation League. The work of this league under various names is being extended to many other states of the union, and is gaining virtually uniform support on the part of organizations of farmers, whose tax burdens are a matter of grave importance in both a direct way and as touching the great productive industries that must ever form the basis of national well being. As pertinent to the objects of the league just mentioned, the following quotations are worthy of introduction in this connection : "Answering a constant growing demand for a return to the simplicity and economy in government as instituted by the founders of this Republic, the Ohio State Grange and Ohio State Bureau Federation crystallized this widespread sentiment in the establishment of the Lower Taxes—Less Legislation League. One of the first objectives sought by these two groups, overburdened by the high cost of living (with the rapidly increasing extravagance in the expense of local, county, state and national administration as chief contributing cause) was to unite this awakening of the common sense of the American people. A return to a pay-as-you-go form of government was the first mission. While individuals were complaining bitterly of ever 1114 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY increasing taxes, and certain groups were making strenuous efforts to protect their special interests, the Lower Taxes—Less Legislation League was formed to include all Americans who favor a return to the ways of our fathers in government. Particularly was the league established for those who favor going back to the original guarantees of the constitution, protection of life, liberty and happiness, and an equal chance for all. Started by farmers, it was immediately recognized that 'we are all in the same boat and all headed the same way.' As a result, the league opened its membership to all interested. Instantly citizens joined the movement in large numbers. The Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Women's Clubs, as well as manufacturers' associations, labor unions, groups of business men, and other civic, social and fraternal bodies took up the movement, each catching step with the procession—all marching the same way. Even churches joined, on the ground that a great moral question is involved in present taxation costs, and that anything that is uneconomic is immoral." George William Miller, M. D., is recognized as one of the able physicians and surgeons of Columbus, and is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Darbyville, Ohio, October 25, 1882, the son of George W. and Marima (Smith) Miller. George W. Miller has spent his entire life at Darbyville, Ohio, and has successfully engaged in the general mercantile business there for many years. He was a school teacher in early life. Mr. Miller is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. His wire was born at Clarksburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have only one child, George William, the subject of this sketch. George William Miller obtained his early education in the public schools of Darbyville. Ohio. and in 1916 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Ohio State University. He served as an interne at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, and was engaged in private practice in this city at the outbreak of the World War. He enlisted in the Medical Corps and received the commission of first lieutenant. Doctor Miller took special work at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, and was then sent to Camp Jackson, North Carolina. At the close HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1115 of the war he was stationed in New York City. Upon his return to Columbus Doctor Miller resumed his practice at East State Street and in 1928 removed to his present location, 683 East Broad Street. He is widely recognized as an authority on orthopedic surgery and is an instructor in the College of Medicine, Ohio State University. He is also a member of the staff of Mt. Carmel Hospital and the Franklin County Sanitarium. In 1905 Doctor Miller was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte Lucille Williams, of Columbus, the daughter of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Parfitt) Williams. Mr. Williams died in 1919 and is buried at Nelsonville, Ohio. His widow lives at that place. Both were born in Wales. To Doctor and Mrs. Miller a daughter was born, Evelyn. She is the wife of R. D. Palmer, of Columbus. They have a son, William Dawes Palmer, born October 1, 1928. Politically, Doctor Miller is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and his wife belongs to the Church of Christ. He is also affiliated with Bexley Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity, and Columbus Athletic Club. He is an active member of the Ohio State Medical Society and American Medical Association. Marima Thompson, maternal grandmother of Doctor Miller,- was a direct descendant of Captain Merriweather Lewis, of the First United States Regiment, who with Captain Clark was in command of the famous Lewis and Clark -expedition of 1804-5-6. William A. Miller, grandfather of Doctor Miller, was a member of a prominent Virginia family. I. R. Denton is numbered among the dependable business men of Columbus, where he is identified with the undertaking firm of Denton & Donaldson, 318 East Town Street. He was born at Groveport, Ohio, August 6, 1881, the son of Jethro and Margaret (Frame) Denton. Jethro Denton was born in England, where he spent his early life. At the age of sixteen years he came to the United States and lived at Reynoldsburg, Ohio, where he engaged in the meat business for many years. Later, he followed the same business at Groveport and 1116 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Darbysville. He died in April, 1914, at the age of eighty-three years, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. His wife, a native of Franklin County, died in July, 1904, and is also buried in Columbus. Mr. Denton was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to Groveport Lodge No. 240, Free & Accepted Masons. By a former marriage to Harriet Scott, who died in 1870, Jethro Denton had three children: Ida, who died in 1928, was the wife of Nelson Bunn; Winfield, lives at 2911 Crestview Drive, Columbus ; and Harriet Ann, unmarried, lives at 259 West 10th Avenue, Columbus. To Jethro and Margaret (Frame) Denton were born the following children : Flora, who died in infancy ; Arsey, who died at the age of four years ; Guy, who died December 12, 1920 ; Alva Lester, who died September 16, 1925 ; Minnie, married A. L. Decker, lives at 913 South Champion Avenue, Columbus ; Ito Snyder, lives at 358 South Sandusky Street, Columbus ; Kathryn, the widow of Edgar P. Dildine, lives at Groveport, Ohio ; Mary Frances, unmarried, lives at 1252 Eastwood Avenue, Columbus ; Asa Mabbot, who died May 8, 1928; and I. R., the subject of this sketch. I. R. Denton received his education in the public and high schools of Groveport and in March, 1899, entered the offices of his brothers, Denton Brothers, meat packers, with whom he was identified for thirteen years. In March, 1911, he formed a partnership with C. E. Blakely and established an undertaking business, the firm later being known as Blakely, Denton & Donaldson. This association continued until November 20, 1914, at which time Mr. Blakely died. Since that date the partnership of Denton & Donaldson has continued the business. They are leading morticians of Franklin County and have been in their present location for more than twenty years. A beautiful chapel is one of the attractive appointments of this modern mortuary. Mr. Denton is also recognized as an accomplished organist and vocalist and his services are available upon request. In October, 1904, Mr. Denton was united in marriage with Miss Maude Chaney, of Groveport, Ohio, the daughter of James K. and Alice (Fellers) Chaney. Mr. Chaney, born at Canal Winchester, Ohio, died in 1929. His widow lives at Bexley. Mr. and Mrs. Denton have a daughter, Alice Margaret, born in Columbus, June 21, 1908. She HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1117 is a graduate of Glendale College, and attended Ohio State University. She lives with her family at 325 South Dawson Street, Bexley. Mr. Denton is affiliated with Humboldt Lodge No. 476, Free & Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple, Mt. Vernon Commandery, and R. T. King Chapter of Eastern Star. He also holds membership in the Columbus Athletic Club, Kiwanis Club, Loyal Order of Moose, and Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. Politically, he is a Republican. Mr. Denton and his family hold membership in the Bexley Methodist Episcopal Church. Arthur Heyde, who is identified with the legal department of the Hocking Valley Railway. is a member of one of the oldest families of Columbus. He was born in this city, August 27, 1869, the son of Charles E. and Eva (Schaeffing) Heyde. Charles E. Heyde was born in Columbus in 1842. He was associated with Charles S. Glenn, under the firm name of Glenn & Hyde, printers, also publishers of the Columbus Gazette in this city until his early death, July 30, 1874, at the age of thirty-two years. He was a charter member of Humboldt Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons and belonged to the Knights of Pythias. His wife, a native of Germany, died in 1924. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Heyde: Charles E., lives at South Bend, Indiana ; Emma E., married Henry Olnhausen, lives in Columbus ; Flora K., married Fred Bergman, lives at Springfield, Illinois ; Arthur, the subject of this sketch ; and Herman, who died in infancy. Arthur Heyde attended the public schools of Columbus and is a graduate of Capital City Commercial College. He was first employed by the Columbus Watch Company for three years, after which he spent five years in the law office of J. H. Heitmann. For a period of thirty-eight years Mr. Heyde has been connected with the Hocking Valley Railway, having started as a law clerk in the railroad offices, March 17, 1892. He is now chief clerk of the legal department. In 1925 when the Chesapeake and Hocking Railway was organized, Mr. Heyde became president. The railroad was later merged with the 1118 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. Mr. Heyde is vice president and director of The Peoples Savings Association, 70 East Gay Street. On December 12, 1894, Mr. Heyde was united in marriage with Miss Louisa F. Mueller, of Columbus, the daughter of John and Christina (Ruhwedel) Mueller. He was a native of Germany and died February 22, 1893. His wife, born in Columbus, died January 5, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Heyde have a daughter, Florence E., born December 26, 1895. She is a graduate of East High School and received the degrees of B. A., M. A., and B. S. in Education at Ohio State University in 1918-19. She is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. During the World War she was in charge of the Red Cross work at the University. She taught French in the high schools at Urbana and Alliance before her marriage, April 15, 1925, to Lawrence N. Fregeau, who was born in Canada. He is advertising manager for The Dunn-Taft Company. They have a son, Jerome Heyde Fregeau, born May 16, 1929. Mrs. Heyde is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Mr. Heyde is affiliated with York Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. Politically he is a Republican. The family residence is at 521 Linwood Avenue, Columbus. J. T. Craddock, M. D., who is .successfully engaged in the practice of medicine in Columbus, with offices at 2774 West Broad Street, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Penfield Township, Lorain County, December 30, 1892, the son of M. Eugene and Laura M. (Miller) Craddock. M. Eugene Craddock, retired, is a native of North Royalton, Ohio. He spent his boyhood on a farm in that section and attended the district schools. He also was a student at Baldwin Wallace College and taught school for several years. He then became interested in building and became a leading building contractor of Lorain County. He built numerous houses and farm buildings, as well as schools and churches. He also erected a large elevator at Fostoria, Ohio. Mr. Craddock now lives retired with his son, Dr. J. T. Craddock. He is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and has served as jus- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1119 tice of the peace of Penfield Township. His wife, born at Medina, Ohio, died in 1921, and is buried at Penfield. To Mr. and Mrs. Craddock were born four children : J. T., the subject of this sketch ; Mary Laura, married Edward Whittmer, lives at Lorain, Ohio ; Elva, married Irving Brooks, lives at Houston, Texas ; and Nettie, married Charles Esselbaugh, who is superintendent of schools at Grafton, Ohio. J. T. Craddock attended the schools of Penfield, Ohio, and is a graduate of Wellington High School. He taught school for a period of seven years at Sterling, East Akron, and Minerva, Ohio, and during that time studied at Wooster College. In 1918 he enlisted for service in the World War and after his discharge from the army he became a student at Ohio State University, where he was a member of the 1925 class of the College of Medicine. Doctor Craddock served as interne at White Cross Hospital and in August, 1926, established his present practice in Columbus. He is recognized as an able physician and surgeon and is a member of the staffs of Radium and St. Clair hospitals. In 1916 Doctor Craddock was married to Miss Vera Louise Harrison, of Clinton, Ohio, the daughter of Rev. E. E. and Maude (Harrison) Burcaw, of Port Clinton, Ohio. Vera Louise (Harrison) Craddock died in 1917 and is buried at Kent, Ohio. A daughter, Lourelle, died in infancy. In 1923 Doctor Craddock married (second) Mrs. Olive B. (Burd) Miller, of Columbus, the daughter of Sylvester Burd, of Massillon, Ohio. They have no children. Doctor Craddock is a member of the Columbus Academy of Medicine, Ohio State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He is affiliated with Wellington Lodge No. 127, Free & Accepted Masons, Knights of Malta, and Pi Epsilon fraternity. He is past president of the West Gate Circle No. 385 Lodge of the Protected Home Circle, of which he is also chief medical examiner, and he is medical- examiner also for the American Insurance Union. As recreation, Doctor Craddock finds much pleasure in hunting and fishing and spends his vacation periods in Michigan and Canada. He also makes annual visits to the old Craddock homestead in Penfield Township, Lorain County. 1120 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Major Hugh K. Martin has been numbered among the highly successful lawyers of Columbus since his admission to the Ohio bar in 1914. He left his growing practice to join the colors and saw service overseas as a captain of infantry during the World War. He is prominently identified with the American Legion, having served continuously as state adjutant for the Department of Ohio from the first state convention in 1919 until 1924, and 1925 he was elected State Commander for Ohio, serving during 1925-26. In the fall of 1926 he was chairman of the National Legislative Committee of the American Legion, and served in that capacity until the fail of 1927, but was a member of committee until the fall of 1928. He is likewise prominent in other fields of endeavor, and was chairman of the International Legislative Committee and a member of the International Advisory Committee of the International Society for Crippled Children ; a past member of the committee on patriotic instruction of the State of Ohio ; and a past member of the state advisory committee of the Ohio Parent-Teacher Association. Major Martin was born at Chattanooga, Tenn., in 1889, the son of Rev. Wallace W. and Mary (Krepps) Martin. Wallace W. Martin was born and educated in Ohio and taught school in Franklin County. He entered business in Chattanooga, Tenn., and after the death of his wife there in 1890 he returned to Ohio and took up the study of theology, and was admitted to the North Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. DePauw University honored him with the Doctor of Divinity degree, and he served as district superintendent or presiding elder of the Ft. Wayne district of the North Indiana Conference, until his retirement in 1929. Being but an infant when his mother died, Hugh K. Martin was brought to Columbus, where he was reared by his maternal grandparents, Cautain and Mrs. C. C. Krepps. In this city he attended the grade schools and East High School, and subsequently studied law at Ohio State University. He served as president of both his high school and law classes. Since his admission to the bar in 1914 he has been in general practice in Columbus with the exception of the period of the World War. Several years before America entered the war, Mr. Martin enlisted in the cavalry of the Ohio National Guard, and became a ser- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1121 giant of cavalry. In May, 1917, he entered the First Officers Training School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. was commissioned a captain of cavalry, and his first asslgnment of duty was at Camp Sherman, Ohio. Realizing that there was no likelihood of cavalry officers being sent oversea, he finally succeeded in getting transferred to infantry and early in September, 1918, went overseas as regimental adjutant of the Eight Hundred and Thirteenth Pioneer Infantry. Shortly after his arrival in France he was assigned by command of Lieut. Gen. Bullard, commander of the Second Army, to command an independent company which until the close of hostilities was engaged in the performance of special duty in the Meuse-Argonne offensive and defensive sectors. After the armistice he was put in command of an American camp in the British Army area in the north of France. After having served two years and three months he was honorably discharged in August, 1919, and was recommissioned as major in the Infantry Officers Reserve Corps of the United States Army. Upon the organization of the Department of Ohio, the American Legion, in 1919, Major Martin was made state adjutant for the department. He developed the organization to more than five hundred local posts in every city and town of the state. He built up an efficient staff and office organization at department headquarters in Columbus. The department, through its various functions, has been a great service to ex-service men, particularly to those disabled, and also to the dependents of those «'h() lost their lives in the war, and to the state and nation in the development of community service, Americanization of foreigners, the advocacy of Americanism, the detection and answering of destructive propaganda, the betterment of educational conditions in the state, improvement of the physical condition of the school children, and in many other lines. He is president of the Federal business association, embracing the heads and principal subordinates of all activities of various federal executive departments and independent establishments located in Franklin County and vicinity. Major Martin served as advisory member of the Joint Committee on Public Economy of the Eighty-Seventh General Assembly of Ohio. Major Martin, during his term of office represented the American Legion on all matters of state legislation before the General As- 1122 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY sembly of Ohio, having introduced a number of bills, one resolution memorializing Congress and one resolution for an amendment to the Ohio Constitution, all of which were enacted without a "no" vote in either house, and signed by the governor concerned. Major Martin has addressed numerous organizations over the State of Ohio and in several other states on a variety of subjects. On October 1, 1926, he was appointed United States Commissioner and resigned December 1, 1927. He was then appointed assistantSoutherntates attorney for the So-Jthern District of Ohio and is still in that capacity, where he handles all civil cases for the United States. Although he holds that office. Major Martin is still in active practice, with offices at 33 North High Street, and he has an extensive private practice. Major Martin was married in 1916 to Miss Cornelia Howard, the daughter of William and Lena Howard, of Columbus. Major Martin is affiliated with York Lodge No. 563, Free & Accepted Masons ; Scioto Consistory, 32nd degree ; Aladdin Temple ; Knights of Pythias ; American Legion ; "40 and 8" Society ; and Columbus Athletic Club. He is a member of the Franklin County and Ohio State Bar Associations. The Martin family residence is at 1974 Bedford Road, Upper Arlington. Virgil Allen Jackson.—Representatives of the successful young business men of Columbus is Virgil Allen Jackson, who is president of the Columbus Finance Company, 5 East Long Street. He was born at Paulding, Ohio, June 18, 1900, the son of Jesse Benjamin and Rosabelle (Berryman) Jackson. Jesse Benjamin Jackson has had a most varied public career. He was born at Paulding, Ohio. During the Spanish-American War he served as quarter sergeant with an Ohio company of Infantry. During 1900 and 1901 he served as clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives ; from 1905 until 1908 was United States Consul at Alexandretta, Syria ; from 1908 until 1923 was Consul at Aleppo, Syria ; from 1923 until 1927 was Consul at Leghorn, Italy ; and since 1927 has been American Consul at Fort William and Port Arthur, Canada. He was a representative of all allied and neutral countries in Turkey HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1123 during the World War and was decorated as an officer of the Royal Order of the Crown of Italy in 1922. He was also received with his wife by Pope Piux XI on May 26, 1923. Mr. Jackson is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. His wife died in 1927 and is buried in Memorial Burial Park, Alton. Virgil Allen, the subject of this sketch, is the only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. Virgil Allen Jackson lived at Paulding, Ohio, until 1905. He then went to Alexandretta, Syria, with his parents and was educated in that country. He attended the College de Terre Sainte Aleppo, Syria, and after his return to this country was a student at Jackson (Michigan) High School, Culver Military Academy, and Ohio State University. After the completion of his college work in 1924 Mr. Jackson became interested in the Columbus Finance Company as president, and was general agent for the Central Life Insurance Company of Illinois, and also served as president of the Columbus Industrial Lenders Association for one year. On September 23, 1924, Mr. Jackson married Miss Marguerite D. Wees, of Beverley, West Virginia, the daughter of Rev. Luther S. and Naomi L. (Durrett) Wees, natives of West Virginia and now residents of Urichsville, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have two children : Jack J., born June 28, 1925 and James Allen, born February 2, 1927. In politics Mr. Jackson is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Athletic Club of Columbus, Aero Club, and Delta Upsilon fraternity. Harry M. Sage, M. D.—High achievement marks the career of Doctor Harry M. Sage, of Columbus, who is also connected with the College of Medicine, Ohio State University, as assistant professor. He has engaged in the general practice of his profession in this city for almost fifteen years and is a veteran of the World War. Doctor Sage was born at Elmira, New York, October 14, 1888, the son of William S. and Lillie M. (Siebold) Sage. The father, also a native of Elmira, New York, died in 1925. He was a farmer throughout his life. He was a Republican in politics and held the office of 1124 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY county assessor. His wife, born at Geneva, New York, died in 1913. Both are buried at Caton, New York. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sage, as follows : Lewis J., electrical contractor, lives in Boston, Massachusetts ; May, married F. C. Densberger, who is superintendent of schools at Kenmore, New York ; Harry M., the subject of this sketch ; Frank, who died at the age of sixteen years ; and Harriet, married Norman Sage, optometrist, lives at Niagara Falls, New York. Harry M. Sage attended the public schools of Elmira, New York, and was graduated in 1908 from Corning (New York) High School. He then entered the University of Michigan to study medicine and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from that instltution in 1913. The following three years were spent in the University of Michigan Hospital, one year as interne and two years as assistant in the eye, ear, nose and throat department. Doctor Sage came to Columbus in 1916 and was associated in practice with Dr. J. A. Ferree, with offices on East State Street. Doctor Ferrce died in 1925. In July, 1918, Doctor Sage enlisted for service in the World War and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the United States Medical Corps. He was connected with Base Hospital at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, until the close of the war and was discharged in April, 1919. He then returned to Columbus and resumed his former duties with the Ohio State Homeopathic Medical College, which was closed in 1922. At that time he also - resumed his private medical practice. Doctor Sage located at 9 Battles Avenue, his present address, in 1929. Since 1928 he has been assistant professor in the College of Medicine, Ohio State University, where he teaches medicine relative to the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Doctor Sage is a member of the staffs of University, White Cross, and Children's Hospitals. In 1916 Doctor Sage married Miss Lillian Taft, at East Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Levi R. and Ella (Maynard) Taft, natives of Massachusetts, and now residents of East Lansing. Doctor and Mrs. Sage have three children: Harry M., Jr., Harriet, and Priscilla. Doctor Sage is a member of the Columbus Academy of Medicine, Ohio State Medical Association. and American Medical Association. He is affiliated with Golden Rule Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons,