850 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Edwin Forest Shaffer, deceased, was prominent in business circles in Columbus, where he was the founder of one of the city's pioneer contracting firms. He was born at Wysocks, Carroll County, Illinois, February 6, 1857, the son of Henry R. and Amelia (Coutant) Shaffer. Henry R. Shaffer was born at Newburg, New York. He spent most of his life in Chicago and was well known as a roofing contractor. To Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer the following children were born: Phoeba, married Frank M. Gray, commission merchant, lives at Los Angeles, California; Annie, married William Brown, lives in Manchester, England; Edith, married Commander Clark E. Stearns, United States Navy, lives at Key West, Florida. Edwin Forest Shaffer received his education in the public schools of Chicago and at an early age became interested in his father's contracting business. In 1889 he took complete charge of the company's branch at Seattle, Washington, and in 1891 acquired complete control of that division of the business. However, in 1893 Mr. Shaffer suffered serious financial reverses and was forced to dispose of his business in Seattle. He came to Columbus later in that year and entered the roofing contracting business on a small scale. His original place of business was located at Long and Front Streets. In 1894 he removed to Long and Gorman Streets, 1897 to West State Street, and in 1907 to 272 West Broad Street, where he continued in business for sixteen years. On August 26, 1923, Mr. Shaffer died very suddenly. He is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. Since the death of Mr. Shaffer the business, which was established by him so many years ago, has been carried on by his widow, Mrs. Louise 0. Shaffer, and her son, Wesley Adams Shaffer. Some of the most important roofing contracts in Columbus were let to Mr. Shaffer, among which may be mentioned the State Capital, Chitten Hotel, Morehouse-Marten Store, Hoover Rowland Company, and Spahr-Glenn Building. Mr. Shaffer served as president of the McKinley Hospital from its organization until January, 1923, when he resigned. On September 18, 1879, Mr. Shaffer was united in marriage with Miss Louise Olmstead Wheeler, the daughter of James Wheeler, a wholesale lumber dealer of Chicago. To them were born five children : James Wheeler, cement contractor, born August 29, 1880, lives HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 851 at Tampa, Florida; Major Edwin F., United States Army Medical Corps, born May 30, 1886, stationed at Ft. Hays, Columbus ; Henry Rockwood, attorney, born May 11, 1889, lives in Columbus ; Wesley Adams, engaged in business at 668 North High Street, Columbus, born August 28, 1893 ; and Louise, married Harry A. Davis, lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Shaffer was a member of the Tenth Avenue Baptist Church, and belonged to Magnolia Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Council and Commandery, Scioto Consistory, and Aladdin Temple. He was also affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and held membership in the Exchange Club, Arlington Country Club, and Commercial Club. The family residence is at 322 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. Carl C. Wachtel is prominent in business circles in Columbus, where he is manager of the Mutual Life insurance Company, of Baltimore, with offices at 44 East Broad Street. He was born in Andrews County, Missouri, December 22, 1890, the son of John M. and Sarah Ellen (Donovan) Wachtel. John M. Wachtel, who is a prosperous farmer and stockman of Andrews County, Missouri, is a native of that county, born August 19, 1855. His wife is the daughter of James Donovan, a farmer, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Wachtel were born the following children: James M., lives at Independence, Kansas ; William E., lives at Rosendale, Missouri; Earl E., lives near Forest City, Missouri ; Paul A., lives at Kansas City, Missouri ; Addie, married Frank G. Gilmour, lives at Omaha, Nebraska ; Hattie, married Daniel Blair, lives at Bolckow, Missouri ; and Carl C., the subject of this sketch. Carl C. Wachtel was reared and educated in Andrews County, Missouri. After his graduation from Oregon (Missouri) High School in 1909 he spent one year on his father's farm and also was employed in his father's general store at Rosendale, Missouri. He played semiprofessional baseball for several years and in 1915 obtained a position as government inspector in the animal service department, being employed in the Chicago stockyards for two years. When the United 852 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY States entered the World War Mr. Wachtel enlisted for service but was rejected on account of physical disability. Later, however, he responded to the draft in May, 1918, and was sent to Siberia, where he served throughout the remainder of the war period with the Twenty-seventh and Thirty-first United States Infantry. After the close of the war he entered the employ of the Western Packing Company, Chicago, as a provision salesman for the wholesale market. In April, 1920, he became city salesman for Stayton Fish & Oyster Company, Chicago, with whom he remained for almost three years. In September, 1922, Mr. Wachtel went to St. Joseph, Missouri, where he became associated with the St. Joseph agency of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of Baltimore. He was sent to Kansas City, Missouri, in May, 1924, as assistant manager of the Kansas City agency and later became assistant manager of the Chicago agency. In October, 1925, he went to Pittsburgh and in June, 1926, came to Columbus in his present capacity as manager for the company in this district. He has the able assistance of five assistant managers and employs thirty agents. On April 14, 1918, Mr. Wachtel was united in marriage with Miss Pearl Myers, the daughter of William and Susan Myers, of Chicago. They have a daughter, Billie Virginia, and a son, Robert William. He was born October 29, 1928. Mr. Wachtel is independent in politics. He and his family hold membership in the Unity School of Christianity. Their home is located at 2320 Summit Street. Herbert Brooks, who is vice president and general manager of the Buckeye Wire & Iron Company, is recognized as one of the prominent young business men of Columbus. He was born in this city, November 7, 1894, the son of Herbert and Clara B. (Tate) Brooks. Herbert Brooks was born in Columbus, December 22, 1854, where he died February 9, 1924. He was a director in the Ohio Building and Loan for many years. His wife is a native of Rockville, Indiana. They were the parents of the following children : Louise, married Joseph G. Westwater, attorney, lives at 1611 Clifton Avenue, Colum- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 853 bus ; Clara, married James B. Newcomb, identified with the Crescent Paper Company, Indianapolis ; and Herbert, the subject of this sketch. Herbert Brooks attended the public schools of Columbus and following his graduation from high school in 1912 he entered the employ of the Columbus Structural Steel Company as a draftsman. This company is now known as the International Derrick & Equipment Company, and is located at 875 Michigan Avenue, Columbus. In 1916 Mr. Brooks became sales engineer and three years later was promoted to secretary and general manager of the company. He served in that capacity for some time, after which he became sales engineer for the Bellefontaine Bridge & Iron Company. Four years later he returned to Columbus and took an active part in the organization of the International Derrick & Equipment Company, as manager of structural sales. In July, 1926, Mr. Brooks resigned and devoted his time and energy to the organization of the Buckeye Wire & Iron Company, of which he has since served as vice president and general manager. On March 18, 1915, Mr. Brooks was united in marriage with Miss Mary Davison, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Davison, of Columbus. They have a son, David Gerard, born September 20, 1916. Politically, Mr. Brooks is a Republican. He is a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, and belongs to Columbus Lodge No. 30, Free and Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory, Thirty-second degree, and Brookside Country Club. The Buckeye Wire & Iron Company is numbered among the substantial and widely known industrial organizations of Columbus. It was established as a private business enterprise in 1909 by M. G. Rich, who operated a small shop in the rear of his home at 722 East Mound Street. He continued the business at this location until 1924, at which time he purchased property at 668 Raymond Street and constructed a one story building, 60 x 100 feet in size, with blast furnaces and equipment for the manufacture of ornamental iron work. In 1924 a corporation was organized under the laws of the State of Ohio, the name of the company thereafter being the Buckeye Wire & Iron Company. It was incorporated with a capital stock of $13,500 854 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY and M. G. Rich became president. In 1926 he disposed of his interests to Herbert Brooks and associates, who proceeded to reorganize the company. The plant was enlarged and the company stock increased. New territory was sought for the company's products, which are now sold throughout Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia. They are manufacturers and distributors of ornamental iron fencing and grilling, fire escapes, steel stairs, light structural steel, wire stockroom partitions, bank fixtures, and elevator enclosures. The Buckeye Wire & Iron Company are also the agents in eighteen counties of Ohio for the Anchor Post Fence Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Baltimore, Maryland. They are nationally known manufacturers of chain link and iron fences for schools and industrial plants. Fred F. Greene has for more than thirty-five years successfully engaged in the insurance bu siness in Columbus, and is recognized as one of the able and resourceful business men of Franklin County. He was born in Steuben County, Indiana, May 22, 1860, the son of Francis and Alcetta Frances (Mason) Greene. Francis Greene was a farmer and minister. He was born near Rochester, New York, in 1811 and died at Jamestown, Ind., in December, 1878. His wife, the daughter of Jesse and Hannah Mason, died in 1894, and is buried near Granville, Ohio. Two of their children survive: Fred F., the subject of this sketch ; and Annice E., the widow of George W. Hobart, lives at Paolo, Kansas. Five sons are deceased, three of whom served in the Civil War, and three daughters are also deceased. Fred F. Greene obtained his early education in the village schools and attended an academy at Angola, Indiana. In 1879 he entered a normal school at Utica, Ohio, and later took a normal school course at the National Normal University, Lebanon, Ohio. From 1878 until 1887 Mr. Greene taught in the district schools of Indiana and Ohio, and also spent some time as a teacher at Fairplay, Colorado. In 1887 he located at Delaware, Ohio, where he actively engaged in the life insurance business. He moved to Columbus in 1894 and was the manager of the Prudential Insurance Company of America in its ordin- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 855 ary life department for central Ohio for fourteen years. He maintained offices in the Chamber of Commerce Building until 1899, at which time he removed to the larger quarters in the Ruggery Building on East Gay Street. In 1910 Mr. Greene located in the Atlas Building and six years later, in 1916, established a branch insurance office at Delaware. Since 1920 he has handled all types of insurance, having previously sold life insurance exclusively. On June 30, 1886, Mr. Greene married Miss Madie L. Chrysler, the daughter of Freeman 0. and Emily Chrysler, of Fredonia, Ohio, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Greene are the parents of six children : Alice Grace, married Dr. Dirk J. Glysteen, and lives at Afton, Iowa ; Allen Chrysler, salesman of Chrysler automobiles in Columbus ; Emily Ruth, a graduate of Ohio State University, now a teacher of home economics at Central High School, Columbus ; Winifred M., a graduate of Ohio State University, now a teacher of English at Barrett Junior High School, Columbus ; Homer V., a representative of the Purina Stock Food Company, of St. Louis, Missouri ; and Frederick T., a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1925, now a department manager for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in their St. Louis branch. Politically, Mr. Greene is an independent Democrat. He holds membership in Oakland Park Presbyterian Church and is eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. Mrs. Greene is also eligible to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mr. Greene has always felt a keen interest in farming and has owned various farms in Central Ohio. He is particularly interested in horticulture. During his entire business life Mr. Greene has devoted much time and energy to civic improvement and general legislation. He was a member of the Columbus Charter Commission in 1913 and later chairman of the Charter Amendment Committee ; also chairman of the Columbus Flower and Garden Centennial Committee in 1912 which accomplished much in cleaning and beautifying Columbus preparatory to the one hundredth anniversary celebration of Ohio's Capital City. Mr. Greene has served as chairman on various beautification, boulevard, street, light and other committees of the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations for the improve- 856 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY ment of Columbus and also as a legislative agent and lecturer for the Grange of Delaware County. Mr. Greene is a member of the McGuffey Society and other organizations, and a director of the Columbus Tax Research Association. D. A. Ebinger.—Active and progressive in business, D. A. Ebinger is prominent in Columbus, where he is president and treasurer of the D. A. Ebinger Sanitary Manufacturing Company. He was born at Marietta, Ohio, December 9, 1856, the son of John Jacob and Catherine (Abendshoen) Ebinger. Both John Jacob Ebinger and his wife were natives of Germany. He was a harnessmaker by trade and followed that occupation for two years in Philadelphia, after coming to the United Statse at the age of twenty-two years. He spent the remainder of his life at Marietta, Ohio, where he conducted a harness shop for many years. The business was later operated by his son, F. J. Ebinger. Jacob Ebinger, as he was known to his many friends, died in 1888 and his wife died in 1856. They are buried at Marietta. He was a Democrat, a member of the Lutheran Church and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. To Mr. and Mrs. Ebinger the following children were born: F. J., who died in 1925 ; Henry J., merchant, lives at Marietta ; Caroline, married H. B. Theis, lives at Columbus ; D. A., the subject of this sketch ; W. H., merchant, lives at Marietta ; Alfred, who was drowned at Buckeye Lake, Ohio, in 1900 ; Catherine Kelly, lives at Augusta, Georgia ; and Emma, married Reverend Mensel, lives at Washington, District of Columbia. D. A. Ebinger obtained his education in the public schools of Marietta and for several years was employed in his father's harness shop. He came to Columbus in 1877 and entered the employ of Brown & Brown, hardware dealers, with whom he remained for seven years. His first salary with this firm was ten dollars per month. His next employment was with the Columbus Heating & Ventilating Company, which at that time was owned by Capt. J. J. Vogelgesang, his father-in-law. At the latter's death in 1910 the business was sold to Mr. Bowman, and in that year Mr. Ebinger organized the D. A. Ebinger HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 857 Sanitary Manufacturing Company and became president and treasurer. His son, D. H. Ebinger, is vice president and general manager of the company. They are nationally known manufacturers of plumbing supplies and fixtures, as well as parts for the Kelvinator and Frigidaire. Their modern, well equipped plant is located at Rich and Town Streets, on the Hocking Valley Railway. The company employs 150 people. In 1885 Mr. Ebinger was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Vogelgesang, of Columbus, who died in August, 1926. She is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was the daughter of Capt. J. J. and Anna (Rehmenschneider) Vogelgesang. Captain Vogelgesang served throughout the Civil War and was a prominent citizen of Columbus. He was active in musical circles in the city and a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He died in 1883 and his wife, born in Columbus, died in 1920. To Mr. and Mrs. Ebinger were born five children: Rev. Leo J., pastor of the Lutheran Church at Ottawa, Canada ; D. H., lives in Columbus ; Hilda, deceased; Henrietta, married Marlo B. Perrin, lives in Columbus ; and Clara Louise, a graduate of Ohio State University and Columbia University. Politically Mr. Ebinger is a Republican. He is a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He lives with his daughter, Mrs. Marlo B. Perrin, 969 City Park Avenue, Columbus. Glenn L. Myers, secretary and treasurer of the State Board of Embalming Examiners of Ohio, has had a successful career made noteworthy by the obstacles he has overcome and the varied lines his effort and industry have taken before concentrating on the success he now enjoys. Mr. Myers was born on a farm in Madison County, Ohio, June 19, 1887, the son of Charles F. and Minnie M. (Connell) Myers. Glenn L. Myers went to work when he was only ten years of age. He made the best use of his limited opportunities in the public schools of Madison County and later attended London High School. His recollections include several years of hard routine as a farm worker and when he was fifteen years of age he went to work as a section 858 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY hand on a railroad. Mr. Myers came to Columbus in the fall of 1905, when he was eighteen years of age. Here he entered the employ of the Ohio Malleable Iron Works, and acquired the trade of iron. moulder. Later he was transferred to the plant of the Jeffrey Manufacturing Company, owners of the Ohio Malleable Iron Works. He worked as a moulder and later was promoted to foreman of the moulding department. In that capacity he was earning a good salary, with promotion ahead of him, but he decided to give up his position and fit himself for another line of work. Therefore, in 1910 he became an employe of the Pletcher-Brown Company, undertakers and funeral directors, Columbus, for the purpose of learning undertaking and embalming. Later he and Mr. Brown, of this firm, organized the Brown-Myers Company. From this partnership Mr. Myers resigned February 1, 1916, to establish a business of his own, at first in connection with the late Harold B. Owens. He is now sole proprietor of one of the largest and best equipped funeral and undertaking establishments in the city. His first location was on West Goodale Street, but within two months he took a ninety-nine year lease on the adjoining property at 23 West Goodale. He built and rebuilt on this property. Later he removed to 23 West Second Avenue, where he has one of the most up to date undertaking-establishments in Ohio. He has made a business which is notable for its service. Mr. Myers is also the proprietor of a flower shoppe in connection. Mr. Myers is thoroughly popular with all classes of people and his personality and character have had much to do with his success in life. Besides his city home in Columbus he owns a country estate at Mt. Sterling. He is an ardent fisherman and is the owner of a summer home at one of the nearby lakes. He is also one of the enthusiastic home gardeners of Columbus. Mr. Myers was appointed a member of the State Board of Embalming Examiners of Ohio in June, 1922, by Hon. Harry T. Davis, governor. On October 25, of the same year he was made secretary and treasurer of the board and has served in this capacity eight years. Mr. Myers is married and lives at 2074 Collingwood Road Upper Arlington. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 859 Fraternally, Mr. Myers is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Khorassen, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Junior Order United American Mechanics, Sons of Veterans, Caledonian Society, Protective Home Circle, Loyal Order of the Golden Heart of the World, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Knights of Maccabees. He and his family hold membership in the Methodist-Episcopal Church. He is secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Embalming Examiners of Ohio, and a member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association and the National Conference of Embalmers Examining Boards of the United States. Osman C. Hooper.—One of the most influential figures in professional circles in Franklin County is Osman C. Hooper, who is professor of Journalism at Ohio State University. He has also been identified with the Columbus Dispatch from 1880 until the present time as reporter, legislative correspondent, editorial writer, telegraph editor, managing editor, and literary editor, with the exception of one year spent on the Cincinnati Enquirer, and four years as editor and part proprietor of the Sunday Morning News. He is the author of "The History of Columbus," 1920 ; second volume, "History of Ohio State University" (1910-1925) ; editor of "History of the Columbus High School," 1925 ; two privately printed books of verse ; and editor of the Kit-Kat Magazine, 1912-18. He was first president of the Kit-Kat Club and has served as its secretary since 1913. Osman C. Hooper was born at Alexandria, Ohio, April 10, 1858, the son of Richard R. and Sarah Celestia (Castle) Hooper. Richard R. Hooper was a native of England. After coming to the United States he settled in Connecticut, where he was a colporteur. He became a successful tailor and merchant at Alexandria and Central College, Ohio. He was an ardent churchman and Sunday School worker and for many years held membership in the First Baptist Church, Columbus. He died in this city, December 1, 1903, and is buried in Green Lawn Cemetery. His wife, a native of Vermont, died October 9, 1864, and is buried at Alexandria, Ohio. Their 860 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY only child was Osman C., the subject of this sketch. In 1865 Richard R. Hooper married Susan Louisa Hildreth, and their living children are : Mrs. Annie B. Dolle, lives at 212 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus ; and Mrs. H. C. McNeil, lives at Washington, D. C. Osman C. Hooper attended the public schools at Alexandria, Central College, and Columbus. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Denison University in 1879, and the degree of L. H. D., at Denison University in 1918. He has been identified with the faculty of Ohio State University as professor of Journalism since 1918. He served as trustee of the Columbus Public Library from 1890 until 1908, and has been a trustee of Denison University since 1910. Mr. Hooper is an honorary member of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society ; founder of Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame, School of Journalism, 0. S. U., and editor of the Ohio Newspaper since 1919. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. On June 20, 1880, Mr. Hooper married Miss Josephine Babbitt, of Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Clinton and Charlotte A. (Powell) Babbitt, both of whom are deceased and are buried at Newark, Ohio. Mrs. Hooper died January 30, 1926, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Hooper had a son, Richard Babbitt Hooper, born May 5, 1888. Politically Mr. Hooper is a Republican. He and his family hold membership in the Baptist Church. Rev. Robert E. Golladay, D. D.—An outstanding citizen of Franklin County is found in Reverend Golladay, who has served as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Columbus, for a period of almost twenty-five years. He was born near Woodstock in Shenandoah County, Virginia, December 2, 1867, the son of Dr. James W. and Attilla Jane (Munch) Golladay. Dr. James W. Golladay was a native of Shenandoah County, Virginia, born in 1840. He served throughout the Civil War and after the close of the war took up the study of medicine, having engaged in general farming in early life. He was later licensed by the state of Virginia to practice medicine and followed that profession success- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 861 fully until the time of his death in 1894. His wife was the daughter of Silas and Rebecca Munch, natives of Shenandoah County, Virginia. She died in 1910 and is buried with her husband in Golladay Cemetery, near St. David's Church, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Dr. and Mrs. Golladay had the following children: Frank H., engaged in state forestry service, Shenandoah County, Virginia ; Oscar L., lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; Archibald S., contractor, lives at Detroit, Michigan ; Gertrude, married Frank Rinker, farmer, lives near Hebron, Ohio ; and Robert E., the subject of this sketch. Robert E. Golladay secured his early education in the district schools and spent his boyhood on the family homestead in Shenandoah County, which had been in the possession of the Golladay family for five generations. He later attended St. Paul's Academy and Theological Seminary at Hickory, North Carolina. Later he took special work at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, for three years, and received the degree of Master of Arts from Capital University, Columbus, in 1906. In 1923 Reverend Golladay received the degree of Doctor of Divinity at Wittenburg College, Springfield, Ohio. He was called in 1892 to take charge of Concordia Lutheran Church, Baltimore, Maryland, and was connected with that church for fourteen years. He came to his present charge in 1906 as pastor of 'Grace Lutheran Church, Columbus. Doctor Golladay is widely known as the author of numerous church works and religious books. Among the best known may be mentioned "Lenten Outlines and Sermons," published in 1915 ; "The Ten Commandments," published in 1915 ; "Apostles 'Creed," published in 1917 ; "The Lord's Prayer," published in 1921; and "Our Festivals in Church and State," published in 1928. Reverend Golladay was married in May, 1898, to Miss Alberta Gutermuth, the daughter of Valentine and Julia (Wild) Gutermuth, natives of Germany and Baltimore, Maryland, both now deceased. To them have been born five children: Grace Althea, married Waldemar Doescher, Ph. D., professor of philosophy and mental science at Capital University, Columbus ; Audrey M., a professor of modern languages in the State School of Mines, a department of the State University of South Dakota, Rapid City, South Dakota ; Evelyn R., married Oscar Valle, director of transportation for a steamship com- 862 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY pany in Aquadilla, Porto Rico ; Mary Ethel V., attends Ohio State University, where she is studying domestic science; and Robert E., born August 11, 1920, a student. Thomas Andrew Vogel, M. D.—One of the foremost physicians and surgeons of Franklin County is Doctor Thomas A. Vogel, who is successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Columbus, with offices at 327 East State Street. He was born in this city. October 25, 1894, the son of Phillip Henry and Amelia (Engler) Vogel. Phillip Henry Vogel was born in Franklin County, April 5, 1856, and has been well known in the business life of Columbus as a dry goods merchant for many years. He retired in 1914 and lives at 1351 East Main Street. Mr. Vogel is the son of Anton Vogel, who was born in Alsace Lorraine in 1818, and who came to America in 1840. He settled in Ohio and died in Columbus in 1863. He is buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Columbus. Amelia (Engler) Vogel was born in Columbus, the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Engler, of Columbus. He was for many years president of the Eagle Foundry and died in 1920 at the age of ninety-one years. His wife died in 1877. Both are buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Columbus. To Phillip Henry and Amelia (Engler) Vogel were born the following children: Frank H., Ralph A. and James D., all identified with the Columbus Vending Company, 2002 East Main Street, Columbus ; Florine, married A. H. Meader, mortician, 75 East Main Street, Columbus ; Mary, married Terrence J. O'Neil, identified with the Apparel Buyers Corporation, New York City ; and Thomas Andrew, the subject of this sketch. Thomas Andrew Vogel received his education in the Columbus schools and is a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy. In 1905 he entered Aquinas College, Columbus, from which he was graduated in 1910. He then attended Holy Cross College, Worcester, Massachusetts, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1914. He spent one year at Ohio State University and then entered Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1921. He served as HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 863 interne in Columbia Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, and as resident physician at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, from 1922 until 1924. He then established his present practice in the Medical Arts Building, 327 East State Street. Doctor Vogel received the degree of Master of Arts from Holy Cross College in June, 1927. He is a member of the staffs of Mt. Carmel, St. Francis, University, St. Anne's and St. Anthony's hospitals, and since 1922 has been an instructor in obstetrics in the Medical School of Ohio State University. On April 26, 1930, he married Charlotte Armine Hogan, daughter of the Hon. Timothy S. Hogan, formerly attorney general of Ohio, who died December 8, 1926. Doctor Vogel is independent in politics. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, University Club, fellow of the American Medical Association, Columbus Academy of Medicine, Ohio State Medical Society, associate member District of Columbia Medical Society. Almer Coe Baxter is a prominent citizen of Columbus, where he has spent practically his entire life. He was born at Marysville, Ohio, January 2, 1879, the son of William E. and Mary (Miller) Baxter. William E. Baxter was born at Marysville in 1844. He lived there until 1891, at which time he brought his family to Columbus. Mr. Baxter was a successful jeweler. He died suddenly in 1900 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. His wife was the daughter of Capt. John and Mary Miller of Circleville, Ohio. She died in 1905 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Baxter : Clarence E., sales manager, Deshler-Wallick Hotel, Columbus ; Winfield E., traveling salesman, Columbus ; Pierre B., optician, Toledo, Ohio ; Bessie, married Dr. R. F. Lillie, dentist, Circleville, Ohio ; Mrs. Emma Anderson, Los Angeles, California ; Mary, married Larkin Heacock, traveling salesman, Rochester, New York ; and Almer C., the subject of this sketch. Almer Coe Baxter was twelve years of age when his parents moved to Columbus. He attended the public schools and until 1905 engaged 864 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY in office work as a bookkeeper. In that year he was appointed assistant fish and game warden of the state of Ohio under Gen. John C. Speaks. He later became chief fish and game warden and served in that capacity until 1922. Mr. Baxter lives at 942 South 22nd Street. On August 2, 1902, Mr. Baxter was united in marriage with Miss Maud Dieter, the daughter of John S. Dieter, of Columbus. After a period of twenty-three years a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, Richard A., born November 7, 1925. Mr. Baxter is a Republican and is affiliated with Columbus Lodge, No. 30, Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Vernon Commandery, Scioto Consistory 32nd degree, Aladdin Temple, and Achbar Grotto. He also belongs to the Ohio Pelee Club. John F. Ward.—One of the active members of the Columbus Bar Association and a well-known citizen of Columbus is John F. Ward, who has been for more than fifteen years past engaged in the general practice of the law and with special attention to the handling of insurance company cases. During that time, he has had charge of the legal matters for several insurance companies for the territory comprising Central Ohio. Mr. Ward was born at New Lexington, Ohio, August 29, 1873. His father was Joseph V. Ward, a merchant in New Lexington, whose parents came from Ireland. Mt. Ward's mother was Elvira S. Ward, whose parents were from Pennsylvania Dutch stock. After graduating from New Lexington public schools, he was, for a short time, a teacher in the country district schools of Perry County. He began the study of law in the office of L. A. Tussing, New Lexington, Ohio, and finished his law course in Ohio State University. After his graduation, he located and began his practice in Columbus, and for a number of years has enjoyed a large practice in the various state and federal courts, and with office located at 10 East Town Street. Mr. Ward is an honorary life member of the Olentangy Club and an honorary life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, being past exalted ruler of Columbus Lodge No. 37. He is a HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 865 member of the Catholic Church and is a member of the Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus, of Columbus Council No. 400. He resides on the east side of the city of Columbus. He is a member of the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association and has served in several capacities on committees in both associations. Politically, Mr. Ward is a Democrat, being at this time secretary of the Franklin County Executive Committee and has always given a great deal of his time to civic affairs and the interests of the Democratic party in his home state. June 30, 1903, Mr. Ward married Miss Theresa A. Greene at St. Joseph, Perry County, Ohio. They have one child, a daughter, Jane Frances, student in East High School, and who is active in the various social and dramatic work of the school. William Fleming Barnes, who is well known as president of the Brownell Sons Company, wholesale produce dealers, has been a prominent business man of Columbus for more than twenty-five years. He was born at Milledgeville, Fayette County, Ohio, January 30, 1881, the son of John L. and Sarah L. (Ford) Barnes. John L. Barnes was born in Fayette County, September 14, 1843, the son of David L. and Margaret J. (Shannon) Barnes. David L. Barnes was born in Philadelphia, September 15, 1818, and his wife was a native of Williamsport, Pickaway County, Ohio. They were married May 19, 1841, and were the parents of the following children: Lenox S., born February 11, 1842, died August 8, 1843 ; John L., father of the subject of this sketch ; George P., born June 18, 1845, died April 27, 1901; Charles E., born January 20, 1847, died August 18, 1909 ; Druzida J., born October 20, 1848, died December 20, 1848 ; Joseph, born November 30, 1849, died February 1, 1886 ; Laura, born December 4, 1851, died November 17, 1852 ; Alwilda M., born August 21, 1853, died September 20, 1855 ; William P., born October 10, 1855 ; Catherine, born January 5, 1857, died January 18, 1909 ; Henry, born October 8, 1858, died August 21, 1905 ; Flora, born May 19, 1860 ; James P., born April 10, 1862 ; Emma and Ella, 866 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY twins, born October 5, 1864, died November 12, 1864, and February 5, 1865; and an infant son, born October 5, 1865, died October 10, 1865. David L. Barnes died June 9, 1897. His wife died March 21, 1898. Eliab L. Ford, maternal grandfather of William Fleming Barnes, was born September 20, 1819, and died July 10, 1897. He was married June 4, 1843 to Martha M. Snider. She was born September 16, 1825, and died March 9, 1907. Their children were: Sarah L. Barnes, mother of the subject of this sketch, born June 10, 1844; Lucy E. Miller, born June 13, 1847, lives at Plymouth, Fayette County, Ohio ; Mary Olive Fichthorn, born June 24, 1851, died in 1929 ; Charles Edwin, born January 23, 1854, lives at Milledgeville, Ohio ; Frank, born July 22, 1856, lives at St. Paul, Minnesota ; James, born March 3, 1862, lives at Washington Court House, Ohio ; and William S., born December 21, 1864, lives at Washington Court House. John L. Barnes engaged in general farming and stock raising throughout his life. He was also a buyer and shipper of stock and was the owner of a grain elevator and saw mill at Milledgeville. Mr. Barnes died December 19, 1917, and his wife died May 4, 1922. Their marriage took place May 7, 1867. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. John L. Barnes : Mary Estella, born February 26, 1868, lives at 223 West Grand Avenue, Springfield, Ohio ; Roscoe F., born May 1, 1870, lives at 82 18th Avenue, Columbus ; Clara Ferguson, born August 4, 1872, lives at 219 West Grand Avenue, Springfield, John Leroy, born July 27, 1874, died October 22, 1875 ; Lucy Pearl Spitler, born September 27, 1876, lives at Washington, D. C.; Harley F., born February 21, 1879, lives at Mt. Sterling, Ohio ; William Fleming, the subject of this sketch ; Grace Edith Cannon, born April 17, 1883, lives near Jeffersonville, Ohio ; Harry B., born March 15, 1885, lives near Woodstock, Ohio ; and Lillian, born December 1, 1888, lives at Cleveland, Ohio. William Fleming Barnes attended the public schools of Milledgeville and was enrolled during the summer sessions at Ohio Northern University and Northern Indiana Commercial College. He taught in the district schools of Fayette County from 1899 until 1904. Mr. Barnes began his business career with C. H. Brownell & Sons, Wash- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 867 ington C. H., Ohio, in April, 1904, and in November of that year came to Columbus as bookkeeper and manager of the company's local branch. The company was incorporated in Columbus in January, 1905 as the Brownell Sons Company, and Mr. Barnes became secretary-treasurer and manager. The original C. H. Brownell & Sons business was located at 246 North Third Street, and in the fall of 1901 was moved to 123 East Spring Street, at which location the business has continued to the present time, except for a period of four months from the latter part of May, 1928, to September, 1928, when the business was moved to 166 North Fourth Street during the erection of an improved fireproof concrete and brick building at 123 East Spring Street. Mr. Barnes was elected to the office of president of the company in March, 1926. The Brownell Sons Company is an outgrowth of the business of C. H. Brownell & Sons, established at Washington C. H. in 1861, by C. H. Brownell, who was born in Chautauqua County, New York, in 1835. He moved to Chillicothe, Ohio, where he resided a short time prior to establishing himself in the egg and poultry business at Washington C. H. in 1861. Mr. Brownell shipped to the eastern markets and continued the business until after the Civil War when he sold one-half interest to his brother, Sherman Brownell, the buiness being operated under the management of C. H. Brownell and Sherman Brownell until 1892, when the latter died. Henry Brownell, son of C. H. Brownell, came into the business in 1892 after his graduation from Ohio Wesleyan University. Herbert Brownell, brother of Henry, came into the business in 1895, after his graduation from Ohio Wesleyan University. The Columbus branch was started in the fall of 1901 with Herbert Brownell in charge, but he returned to Washington C. H. in 1902, upon the death of his father. Edward Robinson, of Marysville, Ohio, took up the management of the Columbus business following Herbert Brownell's removal to Washington C. H. Mr. Robinson was later succeeded by Walter Harpster as manager, who continued in charge of the business until November, 1904, when he was succeeded by W. F. Barnes. The Columbus branch, later incorporated as the Brownell Sons Company, engaged in the wholesale business in eggs and poultry, 868 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY drawing its supplies from the main office at Washington C. H. and selling to retail grocers, hotels, restaurants, bakers, and retail market dealers. Creamery butter was added to the commodities handled in 1905 and in 1909 cheese was added to the line. Oleomargarine was added a few years later. As the business continued to expand with its regular sales force, an innovation was started in 1912 when a direct wagon service to the retail trade was established with one wagon operating over regular routes, giving three times per week service. The wagon service was later extended to three additional wagons in 1914 and this service was displaced by automobiles in 1916. In 1925 the service was extended to include adjacent cities and towns within a radius of fifty miles of Columbus. The firm has the distinction of representing a number of nationally known manufacturers, among whom are the Kraft-Phenix Cheese Company ; the Best Foods, Inc. ; Beatrice Creamery Company ; Foulds Milling Company ; Jacob E. Decker & Sons ; B. S. Pearsall Butter Company; Chef Boiardi Food Products Company ; Golden Bear Cookie Company ; and Southern Cotton Oil Trading Company. The original officers of the company were : C. Herbert Brownell, president ; Henry B. Brownell, vice president ; and W. F. Barnes, secretary-treasurer. The officers for 1930 are : W. F. Barnes, president ; Mrs. W. F. Barnes, vice-president ; and Earl R. Hill, secretary-treasurer. On September 25, 1902, W. F. Barnes married Miss Josephine Mae Carr, of Sabina, Ohio, the daughter of Marcus and Mary (Morrow) Carr, natives of Ohio. Mr. Carr, a retired farmer, lives at 420 South Parkview Avenue, Columbus. His wife died November 26, 1927. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have a son, William Howard, born June 18, 1909. He is a graduate of Bexley High School, and Ohio Wesleyan University. He also took summer work at Wooster College, and Ohio State University. He is a member of the sales force of the Brownell Sons Company. Politically Mr. Barnes is a Republican. He is a member of Bexley Methodist Episcopal Church and is affiliated with Bexley Lodge, No. 704, Free and Accepted Masons, York Chapter, No. 200, R. A. M., Scioto Consistory, and Aladdin Temple. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club and Athletic Club. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 869 Hugh Law Meek is recognized as one of the substantial business men of Columbus, where he is interested in the insurance business, with offices at 175 South High Street. He was born at Loveland, Ohio, August 21, 1881, the son of Charles H. and Laura (Law) Meek. Charles H. Meek was a native of Hillsboro, Ohio, born in 1854. He was employed for many years by the Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Railroad. He died in 1889 and is buried at Winchester, Kentucky. His wife, the daughter of John Hugh and Georgia Law, was a native of Cincinnati. John Hugh Law was western manager of the Royal Insurance Company, of Liverpool, England, and spent most of his life in Cincinnati. Georgia Law, grandmother of the subject of this sketch, was the daughter of George Overaker, of Natchez, Mississippi, and it was slaves from the Overaker plantation that furnished the characters of Harriet Beecher Stowe's immortal story, "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Hugh Law Meek received his education in the public schools of Cincinnati and in 1901 became interested in the insurance business with the Hartford Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conn. He was connected with the Chicago offices and in 1906 was transferred to Wheeling, West Virginia, by the company as adjuster and state agent. In 1910 he came to Columbus for the company as state agent, which connection he retained for nine years. In 1919 Mr. Meek formed a partnership with J. J. Archer, Jr., under the name of Archer and Meek, conducting a general insurance business and established offices at 33 North High Street until May, 1929. At that time the business was consolidated with that of A. H. Harmon under the firm name of Archer, Meek, Harmon & Drugan, and located at 175 South High Street, where they are at present. At that time they became general agents for the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company of Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. Meek carries on a general insurance business and is considered one of the leading insurance men of the city. On April 2, 1913, Mr. Meek was united in marriage with Miss Evelyn Turney, the daughter of Henry D. and Emily (Bartlett) Turney, of Columbus. Mr. Turney served as president of the Columbus Gas & Fuel Company for a number of years and is now president of the Planet Oil Company, with offices at 8 East Long Street. Mrs. Turney died in March, 1913, and is buried at Circleville, Ohio. To 870 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Meek have been born two daughters: Emily Bartlett and Thalia Westcott Meek. Mr. Meek is identified with the Republican party in politics and is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He also belongs to the Columbus Club and Scioto Country Club. His wife is an active member of the Players Club and the Junior League. Mr. Meek is an ardent lover of outdoor life and spends much of his leisure time quail shooting in Florida. He is also one of the city's leading golf enthusiasts. While a high school student in Cincinnati he was a member of the baseball team with the nationally known baseball figure, Miller Huggins. Andrew William Burns is an enterprising and progressive business man of Columbus, where he is identified with the A. W. Burns Construction Company, 424 Woodland Avenue. He was born in Scioto County, Ohio, June 1, 1882, the son of Michael and Mary (Crowe) Burns. Michael Burns was born in Ireland in 1846. At the age of twenty-one years he came to America and settled on a farm in Scioto County, Ohio. He died in 1925 and is buried at Portsmouth, Ohio. His wife was the daughter of Andrew and Mary Crowe, prominent pioneers of Scioto County. She died in 1927 and is buried at Portsmouth. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Burns : Mary, married W. T. Williams, lives at 1741 North 4th Street, Columbus ; Luda, married John J. Martin, lives at Allentown, Pennsylvania ; Margaret, married John Moultin, lives at Lucasville, Ohio ; and Andrew William, the subject of this sketch. Andrew William Burns received his education in the schools of Lucasville, Ohio, but left school when he was fifteen years old in order to assist his father in farming. In 1902 he came to Columbus, where he became associated in business with his brother, Michael Burns, a paving contractor. This partnership continued until the death of Michael Burns in 1911, the business thereafter being known as the A. W. Burns Construction Company. Mr. Burns has laid approximately twenty-five percent of the paving in the city of Colum- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 871 bus during his twenty-eight years of business in the city, and during the years of 1927, 1928 and 1929, his contracts for paving in the city of Toledo, Ohio, totalled more than $1,500,000. He also has a large volume of state highway work and during the World War had the contract for the building of thirty miles of road west of Louisville, Kentucky, at Camp Knox. In November, 1907, Mr. Burns was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Marie Kepler, the daughter of Henry J. and Ellen Kepler, of Columbus. They have six children: Eleanor J. ; Ruth Marie ; Margaret Jeanette ; Andrew William, Jr., and Michael James, twins, born January 15, 1923 ; and Robert Kepler, born in December, 1926. Politically, Mr. Burns is independent. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church, and he belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, and A. A. A. Stella Jeannette Becker, who is identified with the Becker Dance Studio, 5981/2 North High Street, is well and favorably known in Columbus. She was born in this city and is the daughter of Edward and Lena (Weddemar) Becker. Edward Becker is a highly esteemed citizen of Columbus, where he is connected with the Capital City Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning Company. Stella Jeannette Becker attended the public schools of Columbus and in 1914 was graduated from South High School. In 1919 she received the degree of Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University. While a student at the latter institution Miss Becker was interested in the teaching of physical education in the Columbus public schools and continued that work for one year after her graduation. In the fall of 1920 she opened a studio for the teaching of ballroom and aesthetic dancing at 5981/2 North High Street. She also teaches classical and tap dancing and has classes for adults and children. The demand for her services is stimulated largely by the desire of parents to train their children in grace of movement and poise. Miss Becker also maintains studios at Lancaster, Mt. Vernon and Logan, Ohio, where the work is carried on by able assistants. She has de- 872 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY voted much of her time and effort to pageantry work in Columbus, and has directed dances in such important pageants as the "Gateway Jubilee" in September, 1929. Other important pieces of work directed by Miss Becker include the presentations of "Cinderella," "The Blue Bird," "The Garden of Art," "The Snow Queen," and "The Dancing Princesses." Miss Becker holds membership in the Independent Protestant Church of Columbus. She is a member of the Altrusa Club, and Dancing Masters Association. J. Real Neth, widely known theater owner and operator, is prominently identified with the business and civic life of Columbus. He was born in this city, October 25, 1888, the son of Paul Stephen and Susan (Markham) Neth. Paul Stephen Neth, retired, is a native of Columbus, and his wife was born in Ireland. He followed the carpentry trade throughout his active career and specialized in stair building, being recognized as a master carpenter. Four sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Neth Charles Rogers and Paul Stephen, Jr., both deceased ; Joseph Augustus, lives in Columbus ; and James Real, the subject of this sketch. J. Real Neth obtained his schooling in Columbus. At the age of thirteen years he was forced to leave school on account of poor health and went west, where he completely recovered. Upon his return to this city he began his business career as a property boy at the old Empire Theatre, later known as Keith's Theatre, on Gay Street. He later went to New York as a stage electrician, and toured with companies headed by George Fawcett, Margaret Illington, Bertha Kalich, Cyril Scott, and Peggy Martin. He was with Laurette Taylor during her successful seventy-seven week run of "Peg o' My Heart," and was highly commended by J. Hartley Manners for his original lighting effects in this production. After his return to Columbus Mr. Neth became manager of the Broadway Theater, but was soon transferred to the Ada Meade Theater, Lexington, Kentucky, where he remained three years. He then returned to Columbus to manage the new million dollar James HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 873 Theater, now Loew's Broad Theater. After a time Mr. Neth was made general manager of the chain of eight theaters, and held that position for four years. He then purchased five theaters in the chain, which theaters are now known as the J. Real Neth Theaters Company, and embody the Grand, State, Eastern, Clinton and Cameo Theaters, all Vitaphone-Movietone houses. Mr. Neth's phenomenal success in the theatrical business may be attributed to square dealing, a sense of humor, and the fact that throughout his career he could always be found "on the job." Mr. Neth is independent in politics. He holds membership in the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Columbus Country Club, Kiwanis Club, and Elks Club. David Todd Logan, who is secretary and treasurer of the Acme Laundry Company, is recognized as one of the successful business men of Columbus. He was born in this city, June 14, 1861, the son of John Wesley and Lorinda (Troxel) Logan. John Wesley Logan was a prominent pioneer citizen of Columbus, having come to this city from Pennsylvania in 1858. He held many offices of public trust and responsibility in the city and county; and died in 1905. He was born at Spottsylvania, Pennsylvania, in 1840. Mr. Logan served throughout the Civil War as a member of the 60th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His wife was born at Grove City, Ohio, and died in 1907. Both are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. Their children were : Louise, married C. M. Day, lives at Denver, Colorado ; Eva, the widow of W. A. Case, of Ravenna, Ohio ; Elizabeth, married Harry S. Stover, lives at 709 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Bexley ; Birchard Hays, lives at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ; Lynne, the widow of Stanley Mathews, lives at Newark, N. J. ; and David Todd, the subject of this sketch. David Todd Logan attended the public schools of Columbus and was graduated from Central High School in 1880. He spent ten years in the employ of the Isaac Eberly Company, wholesale grocers, after which he served for twenty years as cashier of the National Biscuit Company in Columbus. Mr. Logan has been identified with the Acme Laundry since 1912, the company originally being known as the 874 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Broad Street Laundry. A complete sketch of the Acme Laundry Company appears elsewhere in this history. In 1880 Mr. Logan was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Metters, the daughter of Thomas and Matilda Metters, of Columbus. To this union were born two daughters : Louise, married Dr. John C. Hoover, physician ; and Jeanette married Charles D. Nichols, lives at Piqua, Ohio. Emeline (Metters) Logan died in 1888 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. In 1900 Mr. Logan married Miss Alice Penelope Owens, of Owensboro, Kentucky. She died in 1912 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Logan is a Republican, a member of the First Congregational Church, and belongs to Humboldt Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory 32nd degree, Aladdin Temple, Achbar Grotto, and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He also belongs to the Columbus Country Club. Mr. Logan is one of thirty surviving members of the Columbus Cadets, which was organized in 1874 with a membership of eighty. This organization attended the centennial exposition in Philadelphia in 1876 and by invitation served as personal escort to President Rutherford B. Hayes at the time of his inauguration. Mr. Logan served twelve years in the city council from 1900 to 1912, and four years as vice mayor of Columbus. The Acme Laundry Company is among the leading business enterprises of Columbus, where it was founded in 1884 as the Big Four Laundry. The plant was originally located at 4th and Main Streets and was the first steam laundry in the city. Some years later it was moved to the south side of Broad Street at the east end of the bridge over the Scioto River, and at that time the name was changed to the Broad Street Laundry. In 1912 the business was incorporated as the Acme Laundry Company with a capital stock of $50,000. At that time E. J. Durham became president and general manager and David T. Logan secretary-treasurer. In the spring of 1913 a new plant was built at 452 East Main Street, the present location of the business. In May, 1920,