HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1125 Acacia, University Club, Theta Kappa Psi fraternity, Rombus Club, and Brookside Country Club. He is a Republican and a member of the North Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church. John Perry Merchant, M. D., has been engaged actively in the practice of his profession for almost thirty years in Columbus, and is numbered among the leading physicians of Franklin County. He was born at New Albany, Ohio, the son of John Wesley and Viola Viola Dell (Perry) Merchant. John Wesley Merchant, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Gilmore, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and was a teacher for many years after his graduation from Heidelberg College. He served throughout the Civil War and in later life was interested in the insurance business. He died in 1923 and is buried in Union Cemetery, Columbus. iota Dell (Perry) Merchant was born at New Albany, Ohio, and now lives at 187 East Blake Avenue, Columbus. Eighc children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Merchant, as follows: Daisy, married Rev. E. Mann, lives at Harrisburg, Ohio; LeRoy, who died in 1922 ; John Perry, the subject of this sketch ; Mary McBlish, lives at 1703 North Fourth Street, Columbus ; Mrs. E. M. Mossman, lives at 34 *lie :so Road, Columbus ; Grace, unmarried, lives at home ; Nellie, married Rev. Judson Weed, lives at Bainbridge, Ohio; and Fannie, married D\ ight W. DeLong, Ohio State University professor. John Perry Merchant attended the schools of New Albany, Ohio, and was graduated from Westerville (Ohio) High School. He then entered Otterbein College. He studied medicine at Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1902. He then took graduate work at the New York Post Graduate Medical School. Since 1902 Doctor Merchant has engaged in private practice in Columbus, with offices at 1058 East Livingston Avenue. He is a member of the staff of St. Ann's Maternity Hospital. In 1902 Doctor Merchant was married, to Miss Genevieve Arnold, of New Madison, Ohio, now deceased. She was the daughter of William D. and Catherine (Wenger) Arnold, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Arnold died in 1920 and his 1126 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY wife died in 1926. Both are buried at New Carlisle, Ohio. To Dr. and Genevieve (Arnold) Merchant were born two children: Vivian Lucille, married Oscar R. Mason, lives at 882 McBlain Road, Grand View, Ohio ; and Arnold LeRoy, a graduate of South High School, Columbus, now attends Ohio State University, where he is studying horticulture. Doctor Merchant was married in 1916 to Mrs. Hazel (Eyler) Pond, of South Solon, Ohio, the daughter of Landers and Flora (Brock) Eyler, natives of Maryland and Ohio, respectively. Doctor Merchant is a member of the Columbus Academy of Medicine, and was one of the founders of the General Practitioners Medical Society. He is a member of the Congregational Church, Ralph R. Rickley Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and Knights of Pythias. "Pembrook Lodge" fruit farm, owned by Doctor Merchant, is located on the Olentangy River in Delaware County, Ohio. Robert Bruce Cuthbert is successfully engaged in the real estate business in Columbus, with offices at 22 East Gay Street. Mr. Cuthbert was born at Renovo, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, January 21, 1883. the son of William J. and Etta E. (Ross) Cuthbert. William J. Cuthbert was born at Ottawa, Canada, and came to this country when he was seventeen years of age. He has been identified with the United States Leather Company as a chemist's assistant for many years, and lives at Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Mr. Cuthbert is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has been affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for fifty years. His wife is a native of Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbert : Robert Bruce, the subject of this sketch ; and Louis A., who is assistant chemist with the Elks Tanning Company, of Ridgway, Pennsylvania. He served throughout the World War and saw active service in France as captain of the Three Hundred and Eighteenth Machine Gun Battalion, Eightieth Division. Robert Bruce Cuthbert attended the public schools of Ridgway, Pennsylvania, and studied at the Eastman Business College. He was employed by W. H. Hyde & Company, wholesale lumber dealers, HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1127 until 1910, and then came to Forest, Ohio, with the Dickelman Manufacturing Company. His next work was as bookkeeper for the Constance Lumber Company, Mansfield, Ohio, and in 1912 he became assistant chief clerk of the Mansfield Reformatory under Dr. James A. Leonard, superintendent. Mr. Cuthbert came to Columbus in 1915 as bookkeeper for the Enzor Hoel Company and the following year became associated with the New York Coal Company, 8 East Broad Street. In April, 1918, he enlisted for service in the World War and was sent to France, where he served as a member of a motor transport corps. He was discharged from service, October 25, 1919, and upon his return to Columbus resumed his duties with the New York Coal Company. In 1921 he entered the real estate business as a salesman for the Huddleson-Kohr-Pierce Company, 38 West Gay Street. From November 1, 1925, until November 1, 1926, he was with the Osgood Rental Agency, and in the latter year established the Cuthbert agency. Mr. Cuthbert makes a specialty of rentals and manages numerous large apartments in the city. On August 30, 1913, Mr. Cuthbert married Miss Mabel M. Cutten, of Nova Scotia. She is the daughter of John H. Cutten, who died in 1925 at the age of ninety-three years. His wife died in 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbert have no children. Mr. Cuthbert and his wife are active members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and he is affiliated with Capital City Lodge No. 656, Free and Accepted Masons, and Knapp Commandery, No. 40, Ridgway, Pennsylvania. The family residence is at 826 Franklin Avenue. Herman George Braun is a prosperous and successful business man of Columbus, where he is identified with the wholesale drug business of H. Braun Sons & Company, 80 East Long Street. He was born in this city, December 18, 1866, the son of Herman and Louise (Hachtel) Braun. A complete sketch of Herman Braun, Sr., appears elsewhere in this history. Herman George Braun, Jr., received his education in the public schools of Columbus and is a graduate of Central High School. He 1128 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY attended Starling Medical School for two years, and then became associated with his father's well established drug business, which was formerly located at 24 North High Street. The firm removed to its present location in 1923. In 1895 Mr. Braun married Miss Amelia Buchsieb, of Columbus, the daughter of Louis and Louisa Buchsieb, natives of Germany, both deceased. They are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Braun were born two daughters : Irma, a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1925, now a teacher at Lima, Ohio ; and Emily Jane, who attends Ohio State University. Mr. Braun is a Republican, a member of the Independent Protestant Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. Elber John Shover is a lawyer who has rendered notable legislative, legal and business service both to private corporations and individuals, and to the state of Ohio. Mr. Shover was born on a farm in Jackson Township, near Grove City, in Franklin County, in 1885, and comes of early American pioneer stock. His great, great grandfather was Henry Shover, a revolutionary soldier born in Loudoun County, Virginia, in 1750, who married Rosana Baker, removed in 1812 to Union County, Ohio, and regarding whom the History of Union County, states : "Henry Shover was a Revolutionary Soldier who emigrated from Virginia at an early date, settled on a farm near Plain City, Ohio (about one mile north) and of German descent. He was possessed of some means, was quiet and honest." Mr. Shover's great grandfather was Valentine Frederick Shover, born in 1787 in Culpepper County, Virginia, who married Elizabeth Haughn, native of that part of Shenandoah County which afterwards became Warren County, Virginia, whose grandfather, John Klippard of Zanesville, Ohio, and uncle, Henry Baumgartner, whose descendants settled in Franklin County, were members of the Hessian Army, captured by General George Washington at Trenton, New Jersey, but who, upon conversing with some of their countrymen who had preceded them to this country and learning the true situation, promptly accepted the American bounty and HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1129 fought until the close of the Revolution in defense of the country which they afterwards adopted. Valentine and Elizabeth Shover came to Ohio in the spring of 1824, traveling the entire distance on horse back, crossing the Scioto River on a toll bridge at the present location of the Broad Street Bridge in Columbus which was then but a dingy village, with the Ohio Penitentiary located on the site of the present State Arsenal, West Main and Second Streets, and arriving at Plain City (then Darby Creek) on May 1, 1824. Their son, John W., grandfather of the present Mr. Shover, was born in Union County in 1826 and removed with his parents to Franklin County in 1844, married Amanda Miller, removed his family to Shannon County, Missouri, and returned to Franklin County in 1861, removed to Goodland, Newton County, Indiana, and thence to Ness County, Kansas. Mr. Shover's father, Ashbury Frederick Shover, who married Sarah Margaret Haughn of Franklin County, removed his family to Kansas, following the grandfather to Ness County. Here, in the short grass country where cattle raising and wheat growing were the principal industries, Mr. Shover and his twin brother, Elba Abraham Shover, were reared, practically raised in the saddle with every experience connected with herding of cattle on the open ranges, moving of great herds cross country, and the diversion of breaking broncos and hunting wolves. At that time he attended the local public schools and in 1903 was graduated from the high school at Ness City. Soon after leaving high school, at the age of 18, Mr. Shover returned to his native county in Ohio. He finished his schooling in a business college and became stenographer and bookkeeper for the real estate firm of Hammond & Hammond, later Hammond, Hammond & Baker. Following that he was stenographer for the law firm of Kinkead, Sheets & West (Judge Edgar B. Kinkead, General John M. Sheets and Harry F. West) and at the same time studied law at the Y. M. C. A. night school, now the Columbus College of Law, having been registered under the late attorney and Dean of such college, Charles R. Frankham, and was subsequently admitted to the Ohio bar. However, he did not engage in the general practice but continued his identification with several corporations, becoming quite versed in the details of organization and practical conduct of incorporations. 1130 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY In 1909, Mr. Shover accepted an executive position with The San Pedro Development Company at San Pedro, Isle of Pines, Cuba. He familiarized himself with the general laws of Cuba and was the principal legal advisor, as well as active in the management, of that company and its subsidiaries, The West Indies Chemical & Fertilizer Company at Neuva Gerona and The Los Indios Dock & Warehouse Company at Los Indios, on the same island. Because of his knowledge of the Cuban laws, particularly regarding property, he was compelled to serve many American citizens who had property and business interests in Cuba, the laws of which, as an original dependency of Spain, came from the old Roman civil law and was modified by the United States War Department during military occupation under Military Governor Leonard Wood and during the provisional government under Governor Charles E. Magoon. Mr. Shover removed his family from that tropical island back to his native county and state in 1916. In 1917 he accepted a commission to perform special work in the office of the Secretary of State of Ohio. Primarily this work consisted of assembling, grouping, examining and indexing of all corporate documents filed in the secretary of state's office by both domestic and foreign corporations under the constitution of 1851 which permitted the forming of corporations under general laws administered by the secretary of state instead of under special acts of the legislature as formerly required. All corporate papers in the secretary of state's office had theretofore been filed chronologically. For the first time each corporation was given an individual number and file of its own. A very complete index was installed in connection therewith, doing away with the massive volumes spread over many tables and making it possible to locate the names and all of the papers of any corporation within three or four minutes as compared with a tedious search of even hours under the previous form. On the completion of this important work in 1918, Mr. Shover became special counsel for The Ohio Good Roads Federation. This post he resigned in 1920 to become the secretary and manager of The Ohio Automotive Trade Association. This association had a state wide membership of retailers, distributors, jobbers and manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle tires and equipment in Ohio. The association represented in the aggregate one HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1131 of the largest and most important industries in the state, involving immense sums of invested capital and vast employment of labor. Mr. Shover at the same time was active in the management of The Ohio Association of Commercial Haulers which is the cooperative trade organization of motor transportation operators handling property over the public highways. With the placing of highway motor transportation under public utility regulation, Mr. Shover found it necessary to engage in the practice of law as a general profession, opening his office on July 1, 1925. However, he has continued to serve The Ohio Association of Commercial Haulers as its legal and legislative advisor. He has also been an active member of the Taxation Committee of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce for some years, and is a member of The Ohio Tax Association. In addition, he has been a member of mixed subcommittees composed of members and non-members of different Ohio legislatures which considered particular bills submitted to their consideration by regular legislative committees. He was a member of the Joint Committee on Taxation and Economy of the Eighty-Sixth Ohio General Assembly, and on numerous occasions has served on committees with Ohio officials meeting like committees of other nearby states at the various capitols for the consideration of reciprocal laws and reciprocal application of existing laws. Following the amendment of the Ohio constitution in November, 1929, removing the uniform rule of taxation and permitting the classification of property for taxation, he was appointed by Governor Myers Y. Cooper as a member of the Governor's Taxation Committee of one hundred twenty to consider and report proposals to the incoming General Assembly of 1931, and was especially assigned to sub-committees thereof on Automotive Vehicles and on Taxation of Tangible Personal Property. Legislation and the application of laws and of administrative regulations to motor vehicles, and especially to public utility motor vehicles, are among his principal duties, and he is recognized as the leader for the motor vehicle industry in those matters in Ohio. Mr. Shover now conducts his active law practice at Rooms 731-732 Huntington Bank Building, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Shover is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church as were all of his ancestors excepting the original Henry Shover who 1132 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY was a Lutheran. He became a Mason under the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Cuba, subsequently demitting to the Humboldt Lodge of Columbus, and also became a member of the Santa Fe Chapter No. 2, Isle of Pines. Mr. Shover was married to Hazel Grace Stewart of Kingston, Ross County, Ohio. They have four children, Margaret Stewart, Robert Elber, John Howard and Kathryn Louise. The son John, or Jack as he is known, is a "Pinero" having been born in the Municipality of the Isle of Pines, Province of Havana, Republic of Cuba. W. A. Fritz.—As president and general manager of the Fritz-Rumer-Cooke Construction Company, W. A. Fritz is a well known figure in the business life of Columbus and stands deservedly high in popular esteem. He was born at Zanesville, Ohio, March 23, 1869, the son of Fred and Elizabeth (Harsh) Fritz. Both the Fritz and Harsh families came to the United States from Germany. Fred Fritz was born on a farm in Morgan County, Ohio. He followed farming throughout his life. He was a Democrat and served as county trustee for a number of years. He held membership in the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Fritz died at Zanesville in 1913. His widow, also born in Morgan County, resides on the old homestead near Zanesville. She is eighty-nine years of age. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fritz, as follows : Elizabeth, married John Tipton, lives near Zanesville ; J. F., who is vice president of the Fritz-Rumer-Cooke Construction Company, lives at Zanesville ; W. A., the subject of this sketch ; J. S., lives at Zanesville; C. A., lives at Zanesville; Louise, married John Gallagher, farmer, lives near Zanesville; and Tillie, unmarried, lives at home. W. A. Fritz grew up on his father's farm near Zanesville and attended the district schools. He followed the brick layer's trade for three years and was also a stone mason. He then became associated in business with his father-in-law, J. A. Swingle, and his brother, J. F. Fritz, in the construction business. They became successful builders of railroad bridges. After seven years the business was reorganized as the Fritz Bros. Construction Company, and two years later joined forces with the Cooke-Grant Company. The firm HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1133 was incorporated in 1907 as the Fritz-Rumer-Cooke Construction Company, with W. A. Fritz as president and general manager. In 1925 Mr. Fritz incorporated the A. W. Burns Company and in 1928 was active in the organization of the Fritz-Pyle Construction Company of which he has been president since its organization, located at 1400 North Grant Street, Columbus. In 1890 Mr. Fritz was married to Miss Minnie Swingle, of Zanesville, the daughter of J. A. and Louise (Burkhart) Swingle, natives of Morgan County, Ohio, both now deceased. Mr. Swingle was a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz have two daughters : Lena, a graduate of the Columbus School for Girls, married Clarence F. Munshower, and lives at 2384 Kensington Road, Upper Arlington; and Florence, a graduate of the Columbus School for Girls, is the widow of Arthur Burt, who died in 1925. She has two sons, Billy and Jerry Burt. Mr. Burt was the son of Benjamin and Lillian Burt, who live at 190 15th Avenue, Columbus. Mr. Fritz has always been a Democrat. He holds membership in the English Lutheran Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and its various organizations. As recreation, Mr. Fritz greatly enjoys hunting, and he is also an extensive traveler. Francis J. Bowen.—Numbered among the progressive and enterprising young business men of Columbus may be mentioned Francis J. Bowen, who is treasurer of the Capital City Products Company, and a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city May 12, 1897, the son of John H. and Ellen M. (Ryan) Bowen. John H. Bowen was born at Steubenville, Ohio. He spent his early life in that city and at Dayton, Ohio, and throughout his active career was identified with railroading. He became a passenger engineer on the Big Four Railroad and served in that capacity for many years. Mr. Bowen died in 1899 and is buried at Dayton, Ohio. His widow was born in Delaware County, Ohio, and lives at 199 West First Avenue, Columbus. Mr. Bowen was a member of the Catholic Church, and belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. To Mr. and Mrs. Bowen were born the following children: Kathryn, 1134 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY unmarried, lives at home ; Margaret, married Donald W. Dawson, lives in Columbus ; Francis J., the subject of this sketch; and Ellen, a registered nurse, lives at home. Francis J. Bowen attended the public schools of Columbus and was also a student at Aquinas College. At the age of seventeen years he entered the employ of the Capital City Products Company in a clerical capacity and later became bookkeeper. At the outbreak of the World War he volunteered for service and was sent to Camp Taylor, Kentucky, where he served with a medical detachment. He was discharged in April, 1919, and resumed his former employment with the Capital City Products Company. In 1925 he became assistant treasurer and three years later was promoted to the office of treasurer of the company. In August, 1929, Mr. Bowen married Miss Clare F. Rally, of Columbus, the daughter of John J. and Margaret (Sweeny) Hally, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of New Lexington, Ohio. They live at 689 Linwood Avenue, Columbus. Mrs. Bowen is a graduate nurse, Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus. Mr. Bowen is affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and also belongs to the American Legion, Franklin Post No. 1. Addison B. Miller.—As manager of the Hartman Theatre and treasurer of the Valentine Company, Addison B. Miller holds a responsible position in the business life of Columbus. He was born at Indianapolis, Ind., February 28, 1902, the son of Addison F. and Irene (Bliss) Miller. A complete sketch of Addison F. Miller, who is president of the Valentine Company, appears elsewhere in this history. Addison B. Miller received his early education in the public schools of Indianapolis, after which he entered Wabash College to take up the study of medicine. He was graduated from that institution, but did not follow his early chosen profession. He was identified with the Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis, as mail clerk, later as room clerk, and then became interested in the theatrical business with his father. He served as assistant manager of the Murat Theatre, Indianapolis, and came to Columbus in September, 1929, as treasurer of the Valentine Company. Mr. Miller is also manager of the Hartman Theatre. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1135 On June 10, 1929, Mr. Miller was united in marriage with Miss Mary Joe Owens, of Indianapolis. Mr. Miller is a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Columbia Club of Indianapolis, River Ridge Riding Club, Columbus, and Beta Theta Phi fraternity. Politically, he is a Republican. J. W. Brobst, M. D., who is successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Columbus, with offices at 1024 East Livingston Avenue, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Marcy, Fairfield County, Ohio, September 7, 1878, the son of Joseph and Angeline (Stukey) Brobst. Joseph Brobst, who lives retired in Columbus, is a native of Fairfield County. He engaged in farming until 1900 and then came to Columbus, where he successfully engaged in the liquor business in partnership with W. H. Smith. Later, Mr. Brobst became sole owner of the enterprise, which he conducted until 1919. He has since lived retired at 673 South High Street. Mr. Brobst is a Democrat. His wife died August 12, 1923, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brobst : J. W., the subject of this sketch ; Anna, unmarried, and Mabel, unmarried, both at home. J. W. Brobst attended the public schools of Columbus and was graduated from Capital University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1899. He then entered Starling Medical College, from which he was graduated in 1902. Two years were spent in practice in Columbus at Main and Fourth Streets, after which Doctor Brobst located at Gahanna, Ohio, where he remained for two years. Upon his return to Columbus he established offices at 1012 East Livingston Avenue and in 1917 removed to his present location, where his residence is also located. On October 4, 1918, Doctor Brobst enlisted for service in the World War and served with the rank of first lieutenant in the Medical Corps. He was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, until his discharge, December 20, 1918. In 1910 Doctor Brobst was married to Miss Florence Ealy, of Blacklick, Ohio, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Souder) Ealy, 1136 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY both deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Brobst have a daughter, Dorothy Elizabeth, born November 23, 1916. Doctor Brobst is a member of the Columbus Academy of Medicine, Ohio State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He is a member of Grace Lutheran Church, and is affiliated with Horn-bolt Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and American Legion. He is a captain in the United States Medical Reserve Corps. Gilbert Lloyd Fuller, stock broker, is a member of the investment firm of Stevenson, Vercoe, Fuller & Lorenz, with offices in the Huntington Bank Building, Columbus. Mr. Fuller practiced law in Columbus for three years, but left the law to enter the investment field. Prior to that, in his youth, he was for two years a newspaperman. Mr. Fuller was born at Portsmouth, Ohio, May 29, 1881, the son of Andrew J. and Mary (Smith) Fuller. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1899, and from 1900 until 1902 worked as a newspaper reporter and city editor on Portsmouth newspapers. In 1902 he entered the Arts College of Ohio State University and in the following year began the study of law at Ohio State University. He completed the course in 1906 and was admitted to the bar of Ohio the same year. He began the practice of his profession in Columbus in 1906, with the firm of Sater, Seymour & Sater, one of the large and important law firms of the capital city. Mr. Fuller continued to practice in that connection until 1909. In that year he associated himself with the investment firm of John H. Parsons & Company, as a stock broker, remaining seven years as such. In 1916 he was an organizer of the firm of Fuller & Rounsevel. This firm continued until December 31, 1925, when it was dissolved, Mr. Fuller continuing the business under the name of Gilbert L. Fuller Company. On March 7, 1927, Mr. Fuller became a member of the firm of Stevenson, Vercoe, Fuller & Lorenz. Mr. Fuller is a director of the Scioto Valley Railway and Power Company, the Valley Public Service Company and the Ohio Finance Company. He is a member of the Columbus Club, a member and director of the Columbus Country Club, the Athletic Club of Colum- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1137 bus and the University Club of Columbus, a member of the Rotary Club of Columbus, and is a director of the Columbus Better Business Commission. His fraternal affiliations include Bexley Lodge No. 704 F. & A. M., Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1 K. T., Columbus Consistory, Thirty-second degree, A. A. S. R., and the Shrine. He also belongs to Delta Chi fraternity. On October 2, 1912, Mr. Fuller was married to Miss Beatrice H. Hallwood, of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller live at Bexley. Carl Lincoln Braun, who is identified with H. Braun Sons & Company, wholesale druggists and dealers in physicians' supplies, 80 East Long Street, is prominently associated with the business, civic and social life of Columbus, where he has spent his entire life. He was born in this city, in 1865, the son of Herman and Louise (Hachtel) Braun. A complete sketch of the life and business career of Herman Braun appears elsewhere in this history. Carl L. Braun received his education in the public schools of Columbus and spent four years at Ohio State University. He began his business career with the firm of Braun & Bruck, as a pharmacist, and in 1887 was made a member of the firm of H. Braun Sons & Company, with which he has been identified for more than forty-three years. In 1888 Mr. Braun was united in marriage with Miss Flora Smith, of Columbus. They are the parents of three children : Stella, born in 1890, a graduate of South High School and Normal School, was a teacher before her marriage to Herbert Stevenson, and they live at Detroit, Michigan ; Helen, born in 1892, a graduate of South High School and Ohio State University, now a librarian in Detroit, Michigan ; and Carl H., born in 1898. He is a graduate of South High School and attended Ohio State University. He served during the World War and is now engaged in the radio business in Columbus. He is married and has two children, Carl, Jr., and Richard. Politically, Mr. Braun is a Republican. He has always taken an active part in local politics and served for seven years as a member 1138 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY of the General Assembly from Ohio. He holds membership in the First Congregational Church, and is affiliated with Humboldt Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Knights of Pythias. He also belongs to the Faculty Club, Torch Club, and Buckeye Republican Club, and is identified with the American and Ohio State Pharmaceutical Associations. Mr. Braun and his family live at 1071 South High Street, Columbus. J. Frederick Nitschke, Jr., is numbered among the representative and highly successful young business men of Columbus, where he is identified with Nitschke Brothers, stationers, 50 East Gay Street. He was born in this city, November 1, 1897, the son of J. Frederick and Lillian (Gunning) Nitschke. J. Frederick Nitschke, founder of the business which bears his name, was widely and favorably known in the business and civic life of Columbus for many years. He was a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and spent his early life at Kalamazoo, Michigan. He attended Trinity College and for a time was a school teacher. Later, he was interested in the newspaper business in Cincinnati and came to Columbus in 1881, where he and his three brothers formed a partnership to engage in the printing and stationery business. Their first location was in the Comstock Building, present site of the Huntington Bank Building, and after a year they removed to East Gay Street, and occupied a building where the Columbian Building & Loan Company now stands. J. Frederick Nitschke died in 1923 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. His brothers disposed of their interests in the business to the three sons of J. Frederick Nitschke, J. Frederick, Jr., Andrew G., and James W., II. This new partnership came into existence in February, 1924, and the firm removed to 37 West Gay Street. On October 1, 1927, the present location, 50 East Gay Street, was occupied. Nitschke Brothers will complete its fiftieth year as a leader in the commercial life of Columbus. They are extensive dealers in stationery, office supplies, filing cabinets, favors and novelties, as well as all types of paper specialties. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1139 J. Frederick Nitschke, Jr., was reared and educated in Columbus and in 1916 was graduated from North High School. He then entered Ohio State University, from which he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in 1921. Throughout his business career he has been identified with the interests of Nitschke Brothers. He is also assistant secretary of the Scioto Building & Loan Company. Mr. Nitschke is a member of Trinity Church, and is affiliated with University Lodge, No. 631, Free and Accepted Masons, and Acacia Club. He is unmarried and lives with his mother at 77 Smith Place, Columbus, which has been the family homestead for many years. To J. Frederick and Lillian (Gunning) Nitschke were born the following children : Pauline, married Charles Herron, of Columbus ; J. Frederick, Jr., the subject of this sketch ; Andrew G., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Clara, married George D. Brush, a ceramic engineer, lives in Grandview, Columbus ; James W., II, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; and Georgia Henrietta, a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1930, also studied at Capital University, Columbus. Andrew G. Nitschke, who is associated with the well known stationery business of Nitschke Brothers, 50 East Gay Street, is recognized as one of the prominent young business men of Columbus. He was born here, December 20, 1899, the son of J. Frederick and Lillian (Gunning) Nitschke. A complete sketch of J. Frederick Nitschke appears elsewhere in this history. The following children were born to J. Frederick and Lillian (Gunning) Nitschke: Pauline, married Charles Herron, of Columbus ; J. Frederick, Jr., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Clara, married George D. Brush, a ceramic engineer, lives in Grandview, Columbus ; James W., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Andrew G., the subject of this sketch ; and Georgia Henrietta, a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1930, also studied at Capital University, Columbus. Andrew G. Nitschke has always lived in Columbus. After his graduation from North High School in 1918, he entered Ohio State 1140 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY University, from which he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in 1923. He has since been identified with Nitschke Brothers. In 1925 Mr. Nitschke married Miss Carrie Fiedler, of Columbus, the daughter of Albert B. and Lena (Fitz) Fiedler, natives of Columbus and residents of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Nitschke have a son, Charles Albert, born July 15, 1928. Mr. Nitschke is affiliated with University Lodge No. 631, Free and Accepted Masons, York Chapter, and holds membership in Memorial Church. He is an ardent sportsman and enjoys football and fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Nitschke live at 165 Brevoort Road. James W. Nitschke, II —Representative of the successful young business men of Columbus is James W. Nitschke, II, who is identified with Nitschke Brothers, stationers and dealers in office supplies, 50 East Gay Street. He was born in Columbus, November 17, 1904, the son of J. Frederick and Lillian (Gunning) Nitschke. A complete sketch of J. Frederick Nitschke appears elsewhere in this history. The following children were born to J. Frederick and Lillian (Gunning) Nitschke : Pauline, married Charles Herron, of Columbus ; J. Frederick, Jr., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Andrew G., a sketch of whom also appears elsewhere in this history ; Clara, married George D. Brush, a ceramic engineer, lives in Grandview, Columbus ; James W., the subject of this sketch ; and Georgia Henrietta, a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1930, also studied at Capital University, Columbus. James W. Nitschke, II, was graduated from North High School, Columbus, in 1922, and received the degree of LL. B. from the College of Law, Ohio State University, in 1929. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1930, but has not practiced law. He has been associated with Nitschke Brothers since 1930. Mr. Nitschke is a member of University Lodge, No. 631, Free and Accepted Masons, York Chapter, and belongs to Gamma Eta Gamma fraternity. He is unmarried and lives at home, 77 Smith Place, Columbus. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1141 Addison F. Miller, who is president of the Valentine Company, 79 East State Street, is recognized as one of the able and highly successful business men of Columbus. He was born in this city, February 14, 1872, the son of Jacob and Anna (Hawell) Miller. Jacob Miller was born on a farm one mile south of Columbus, and this old homestead is still in the possession of the Miller family. Mr. Miller followed general farming for a number of years, and later came to Columbus, where he served as a member of the city police force until his retirement in 1910. He died in 1918 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. His wife, born at Chillicothe, Ohio, died in 1915. Mr. Miller was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. There were four children in the Miller family: Bertha May, lives in Columbus ; Addison F., the subject of this sketch ; George Claude, lives at Dayton, Ohio ; and Clarence Jacob, who died in 1920. Addison F. Miller received his education in the public schools of Columbus and as a boy was employed at the old Metropolitan Opera House as a doorman. Later he became usher and finally served as assistant treasurer of the Grand Theatre. He then served as treasurer of that theatre for two years and afterward went to Toledo, Ohio, as treasurer of the New Valentine Theatre, which at that time was considered one of the finest theatres in the country. After a year in that capacity Mr. Miller came to Columbus and opened the Southern Theatre, of which he served as vice president and manager for a period of eighteen months. He then went to Indianapolis, Indiana, and for the past thirty years has been identified with the theatre interests of that city, although he has always maintained his residence in this city. Mr. Miller served as manager of the English Opera House, Indianapolis, for thirty years, and was also manager of the Murat Theatre there. His son, Addison B., is associated with him. On September 1, 1929, Mr. Miller returned to Columbus and took over the duties of L. M. Boda, as president of the Valentine Company. Mr. Miller is also a member of the board of directors, Security Trust Company, of Indianapolis, and a member of the board of directors of the Bliss Hotel, Columbus. In 1898 Mr. Miller married Miss Irene Bliss, of Columbus, the daughter of Jerry and Adelia (Rogers) Bliss, of Columbus. Mr. Bliss 1142 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY was born in this city on the present site of the Bliss Hotel, and spent his entire life here. He died in 1928. His widow still lives in this city. To Mr. and Mrs. Miller were born two children : Addison B., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; and Mary Ann, who is identified with the firm of Miller & Griffith, personal and general publicity agents, New York City. She is a graduate of Short-ridge High School, Indianapolis, LaSalle Seminary, Butler University, and the Traphagen School of Design, New York City. She also took graduate work at Ohio State University. Mr. Miller is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Athletic Club of Indianapolis, Columbia Club of Indianapolis, Columbus Country Club, and River Ridge Riding and Polo Club. He owns and operates the Miller farm of 224 acres on Jackson Pike, and the family residence is located at 5522 East Riverside Drive, Columbus. Frank A. Livingston.—Widely known in business circles in Columbus is Frank A. Livingston, who is vice president and treasurer of the Ralston Steel Car Company, and secretary-treasurer of the Ralston Scales Corporation. He was born at Traer, Iowa, April 11, 1883, the son of Rev. David and Lotta Jane (Hagler) Livingston. Rev. David Livingston was born at Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and his wife was a native of Xenia, Ohio. His early life was spent on his father's seed farm near Reynoldsburg. His father, Alexander W. Livingston, was the founder of the Livingston Seed Company, of Columbus, Ohio. The developer of the first smooth tomato, the business of this company today extends over the entire United States. David Livingston was educated in the public schools of Reynoldsburg, spent one year at Iberia College, and was graduated from Monmouth College in Illinois in the class of 1872. He later matriculated at Xenia Theological Seminary, from which he was ordained as a minister of the United Presbyterian Church in 1876. His first charge was at Traer, Iowa, where he remained for a period of ten years. He then was transferred to St. Louis, Missouri, and five years later came to Ohio and located at Thornville in 1890, where he remained HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1143 for nine years. Reverend Livingston then came to Columbus and purchased a farm near the city, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1924 and is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia, Ohio. His wife died in October, 1921. Throughout his life Reverend Livingston was a Republican. He always took an active part in the promotion of education and was a member of the Board of Trustees of Muskingum College for many years. To Reverend and Mrs. Livingston five children were born : Rev. Paul, a minister of the United Presbyterian Church at Venetia, Pennsylvania ; Ralph H., identified with the Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University, Columbus ; Frank A., the subject of this sketch ; Ella Nora, who married Frank Hinkle, agricultural editor of the Sandusky Register, Sandusky, Ohio ; and Jeanette Lee, a teacher, State Normal School, Newark, New Jersey. Frank A. Livingston attended the public schools of Thornville, Ohio, and Columbus, and was graduated from North High School, Columbus, in 1902. He then operated a farm for three years, the principal product of which was tomatoes for The Livingston Seed Company. In January, 1906, he became associated with the Ralston Steel Car Company as secretary to President Ralston. Later, he became bookkeeper and cashier, then paymaster, assistant secretary and treasurer, and finally secretary and treasurer of the company. Since 1923 he has been vice president and treasurer. Mr. Livingston is also identified with the Ralston Scales Corporation as secretary and treasurer, and is secretary of the East Columbus Building & Loan Association, and a member of the advisory board of the First Citizens Trust Company. In 1911 Mr. Livingston married Miss Sally N. Waring, of Kentucky, a graduate of the Jasmin School for Girls, Nicholsville, Kentucky. She is a daughter of Henry and Mary Ann (Fox) Waring. Mr. Waring died in 1900 and is buried in the Waring private cemetery, at Lynn, Kentucky. His widow lives at 49 Eighteenth Avenue, Columbus. She is a native of Ireland and came to the United States with her parents when she was a young child. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston have a son, Frank Alexander, Jr., born February 26, 1912. He was graduated from North High School, Columbus, in 1928, and now attends Ohio State University. He is a member of the Men's Glee 1144 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Club at the University and for two years has been a member of the contest group. He is also a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Politically, Mr. Livingston is a Republican. He is an elder of the Neil Avenue United Presbyterian Church, and for fourteen years has served as Sabbath School superintendent. He belongs to the Columbus Athletic Club and Faculty Club of Ohio State University. Mr. Livingston's ancestors are Scotch and were early settlers of New York State, coming to Ohio in 1817, and settling near Reynoldsburg. His wife's family originally came to this country from England in 1640 and settled in Maryland. Her great grandfather, Thomas Waring, served throughout the Revolutionary War. Mr. Livingston is also eligible to the Sons of the American Revolution through the great grandfather of his grandfather Livington's wife, a man by the name of William Graham, who was with Ethan Allen at the Battle of Ticonderoga. Theresa (Schirtzinger) Hill, who is known as the thoroughly capable superintendent of Franklin County Detention Home, is a native of Columbus. She is the daughter of Jacob and Theresa (Hefner) Schirtzinger. Both Jacob Schirtzinger and his wife were born in Germany. After their marriage they emigrated to the United States and settled in New York. Later they removed to Columbus, where Mr. Schirtzinger carried on general farming, his land being on the present location of Windsor Avenue. He died in 1898 and his wife died in 1901. Both are buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Schirtzinger the following children were born : Frank, who died in Columbus in 1896 ; Mary, the widow of Frederick Green, lives in Columbus ; Rose, married John Schirtzinger, both deceased ; Jacob, retired, lives in Columbus ; Daniel, retired, lives in Columbus ; John, contractor, lives in Columbus ; Charles, lives in Columbus ; William, contractor, lives in Cleveland; Theresa, the subject of this sketch ; and Albert, grocer and confectioner, lives in Columbus. Theresa Schirtzinger was educated in the public schools of Columbus and remained at home with her parents until after their deaths. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1145 She was appointed matron of the Franklin County Jail under Sheriff Slack, and served for a period of four years. In 1921 she was appointed superintendent of the Franklin County Detention Home. In 1905 Theresa Schirtzinger was united in marriage with William Alfred Hill, the son of John and Lucy Hill, natives of Franklin County, both now deceased. William A. Hill was born in Columbus, February 1, 1868. He was educated in this city and for many years was identified with the Peter Schille Mineral Company. He also served as jailer of Franklin County under Sheriff Slack and later was deputy treasurer of Franklin County under County Treasurer William Ginder. Mr. Hill is now deputy clerk of the municipal court of Columbus. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hill are identified with the Republican party in politics. They are members of Northminster Presbyterian Church, and he is affiliated with Ralph Rickley Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and Woodmen of the World. Mrs. Hill is a member of the Women's Republican Club of Columbus, Buckeye Republican Club, and Women's Republican League of Ohio. Clarence J. Burns, M. D., is known in Columbus as a successful physician, engaged in the practice of his profession, with offices at 683 East Broad Street. He was born at Corning, Ohio, September 15, 1895, the son of Thomas and Sabina (Monaghan) Burns. Thomas Burns was born in Ireland and his wife is a native of Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Mr. Burns came to the United States when he was nineteen years of age and settled in Pennsylvania, where he was employed in the coal mines. He came to Corning, Ohio, in 1888 and worked in the mines there until 1893, at which time he entered the employ of the T. & O. C. Railroad. After two years he became an engineer and was thus engaged at the time of his death in 1922. He is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Columbus. His widow lives at 73 South Princeton Avenue, Columbus. Mr. Burns was a Republican, a member of the Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Burns : Margaret, married J. M. Roan, lives in Columbus ; William T., lives in Columbus ; Clar- 1146 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY ence J., the subject of this sketch ; and Harry, unmarried, lives at home. Clarence J. Burns grew up at Corning, Ohio, and attended the parochial schools. He then entered St. Vincent's College, Beatty, Pennsylvania, and also studied at Aquinas College, Columbus. He was graduated from the College of Medicine, Ohio State University, in 1919, and has since engaged in the general practice of his profession in Columbus with the exception of time spent in graduate work. He has studied at the Medical School, Harvard University, and at the New York Post Graduate School. Doctor Burns served as interne in St. Francis Hospital, Columbus. He was located at 1224 West Broad Street from 1919 until 1926, and then removed to 1235 West Broad Street. Since 1930 he has been in his present location. In January, 1923, Doctor Burns married Miss Marian Kobman, of Columbus, the daughter of Ernest and Lillian (Smith) Kobman. Mr. Kobman died in 1920 and his wife died in 1914. They are buried in Cincinnati. Doctor and Mrs. Burns have no children. Doctor Burns is an active member of the Columbus Academy of Medicine, and belongs to the Ohio State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He is a member of the staff of Mt. Carmel Hospital and belongs to the Cancer Clinic of Columbus. Doctor Burns also belongs to the Columbus Athletic Club. He and his wife hold membership in the Catholic Church. They live at 1707 East Long Street. S. W. Quinn, manager of Vercoe & Company, stock brokers, is one of the progressive business men of Columbus. He was born at Saginaw, Michigan, January 2, 1883, a son of Ephraim F. and Julia (Edmonds) Quinn. Ephraim F. Quinn was born near Knoxville, Tennessee, and reared on a farm. He was educated in the common schools and in early life entered the government service at Saginaw, Michigan. After serving a few years there he went to Missouri where he was engaged in lead mining for a time. He then went to Birmingham, Alabama, where HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1147 he was engaged in coal and iron mining during the rest of his life. He was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church and belonged to the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows. He died in 1921 and his wife who was a native of Ridgeville, Illinois, died in 1910. They are buried at Birmingham, Alabama. To Ephraim F. and Julia (Edmonds) Quinn were born the following children : Charles B., died in 1925, is buried at Mayfield, Kentucky; Frederick E., Union City, Tennessee; Mamie, married 0. B. Newman, Birmingham, Alabama ; S. W., the subject of this sketch. S. W. Quinn spent his boyhood days in Birmingham, Alabama, where he attended the public schools and was graduated from high school in 1900. He then spent two years in the University of Alabama, after which he was engaged in the real estate and brokerage business in Birmingham. In 1905 he went to New York City and entered the employ of the N. L. Carpenter Company, stock brokers, as stenographer. Later he became a member of that firm which was merged with the A. A. Housman & Company. He remained with this firm until 1924 when he came to Columbus as manager of Vercoe and Company and has served in that capacity until the present time. He became a partner in the business on January 1, 1929. While in New York City he was a director of the Shepperson Publishing Company of New York and president of the Birmingham Glass Company. Mr. Quinn was married in New York City in 1917 to Miss Mabel Barley of La Chute, Quebec. She is a daughter of Thomas J. and Mary (Carpenter) Barley, both natives of Quebec where they now reside. To Mr. and Mrs. Quinn has been born one child, Leslie Jordan Quinn, born in Montreal, Canada, April 9, 1919, is a student in the Indianola school, Columbus. Mr. Quinn is a Republican and he and Mrs. Quinn attend the Indianola Methodist Church. He is a member of Kinsman Lodge, F. & A. M. He is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Shrine and Mrs. Quinn is a member of the Eastern Star and the Oriental Shrine. He is a member of the Columbus Athletic Club, and the Brookside Country Club. He is a baseball enthusiast, having played professional baseball in Alabama and Florida in his early days. 1148 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY John C. Whiteman, vice president of The Colonial Building Materials Company, located at 319 Dublin Road, Columbus, is one of the substantial business men of this city. He was born in Franklin County, June 29, 1887, a son of Robert W. and Mary (Weiser) Whiteman, both natives of Pennsylvania, and now residents of Columbus. Robert W. Whiteman came to Ohio with his parents who settled in Richland County. He was reared in Mansfield. When the Civil War broke out he was only sixteen years old. However, he enlisted and served throughout the four years of the war. After the close of the war he was engaged in photography in Union County. In 1880 he came to Columbus where for a time he followed photography but later engaged in the decorating business, which he followed until his retirement in 1920. He is a Republican and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He and his wife belong to the Methodist Church. They reside in Columbus. To Robert W. and Mary (Weiser) Whiteman were born the following children: Elizabeth, is unmarried and resides with her parents ; Charles, assistant city engineer, Columbus ; Robert W., Jr., is engaged in the decorating business at Fort Worth, Texas ; Edmund, freight agent for the Hocking Valley and Norfolk and Western Railroads, at Valley Crossing; lives in Columbus ; Fred, is connected with the Old Trail Printing Company, Columbus ; John C., the subject of this sketch ; Frank, with the Columbus Transfer Company ; and Augusta, died at the age of ten years, and is buried at Milford Center, Union County. John C. Whiteman was reared on a farm at Linworth, where he attended the public school, and later North High School, Columbus, where he was graduated. After leaving school he was employed in the office of the Hocking Valley Railroad, and remained with this company for eighteen years. He was promoted from one position to another and when he resigned in 1922 he was city freight agent for the company in Columbus. In that year he went with the Columbus Builders Supply Company as a salesman, and served in that capacity for four years. In 1926 he purchased a half interest in the Colonial Building Materials Company and has served as vice president since that time. This company has built up an extensive business throughout Franklin County. They handle everything in the builders supply line. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1149 Mr. Whiteman was married in Columbus in 1915 to Miss Clara Colwell of that city. She is the daughter of Charles and Jennie (Brinke) Colwell, both natives of Ohio, and now deceased. He died in 1907 and is buried at Woodstock, Ohio, and she died in 1926 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Whiteman have been born two children : Phyllis May, born February 8, 1921, in Columbus; and Carl C., born in Columbus, September 9, 1923. Both are students in the Grandview school. Mr. Whiteman is a Mason and a member of the Grotto, and his wife is a member of the Eastern Star. He and his wife are members of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. Mr. Whiteman is a rod and gun enthusiast. He manages each year to spend some time hunting in the wilds of Pennsylvania and fishing in Canada. Bertram G. Jones, president of the R. E. Jones and Son Company, who conducts the Jones Funeral Home at 812 East Broad Street, ranks as one of the leading funeral directors of the state. He was born in Columbus, May 17, 1879, the son of Richard E. and Mary A. (Cadwallader) Jones. Richard E. Jones was born in Liverpool, England, August 10, 1853, his parents being of Welch lineage. He was apprenticed to the carpenter's trade in early life and came to America at the age of nineteen years. He completed the mastery of his trade after coming to this country and was engaged on the construction of the buildings of Denison University and also in building the old union depot in Columbus in 1874. In 1877 he went West in company with Lt. George Ruhlen and assisted in the construction of Fort Custer, Montana, about a year following the Custer massacre. After remaining in the West a year, Mr. Jones returned to Columbus and soon after engaged in the lumber business at Corning, Ohio, in partnership with his brother. In 1887, in partnership with Mr. Webb, he purchased an undertaking establishment formerly owned by Joseph B. Stuart. A year later Mr. Jones purchased his partner's interest and continued the business alone. He built up one of the best establishments of the kind in Columbus. He equipped his place with all modern methods