550 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY Toledo Club. On June 11, 1884, Mr. Kelsey was married to Miss Eleanor Louise Kline, daughter of 'William Kline, the superintendent of telegraph for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company. Mrs. Kelsey died Feb. 25, 1893, having become the mother of one son and two daughters : William Kline, Florence and Eloise. William Kline, the son, is a graduate of the. University of Michigan, in the literary department, with the class of 1907, and is now assistant editor of the Detroit Evening News. Florence attended the Howard Seminary at Bridgewater, Mass., and graduated there in the class of 1907. Eloise first graduted in the Toledo High School and then attended Bradford Academy, at Bradford, Mass., in which institution she graduated with the class of 1908. The two daughters are now at home- and the family residence is pleasantly located at 2921 Collingwood avenue. Edward W. Kelsey, general manager of the Toledo branch of the Hammond Packing Company, was born in Toledo, Ohio, April 17, 1854, and is a son of Joel W. Kelsey. (See sketch of the father elsewhere). He was educated in the Toledo schools and graduated at the Mount Pleasant Military Academy. Sing Sing, N. Y., as a member of the class of 1870. Upon completing his education he returned to Toledo and, July 5, 1870, entered the employ of Charles A. King & Co., grain commission merchants, with whom he remained until the panic of 1873 assumed such proportions as to make a reduction of the working force necessary ; and Mr. Kelsey being the only single man in the office, his services were dispensed with as a measure of retrenchment. He then went west for two years, at the end of which time he returned to Toledo and went to work for the firm of Kelsey & Beatty, pork packers, his father being the senior partner of the firm. Soon after this Mr. Kelsey, Sr., bought Mr. Beatty's interest, and the firm took the name of Kelsey & Sons, Edward W. becoming a member of the concern in 1877. When the business was closed out, in 1879, he went to San Francisco, Cal., where for three years he was in the employ of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. In 1883, he again came back to Toledo, and his father being at that time county treasurer, he accepted a position as a deputy in the office, remaining there until the following year, when he took the Toledo agency for Armour & Co., of Chicago, and was the first man to introduce Chicago beef into Toledo. This was an uphill business, as the Toledo people were prejudiced against the Chicago product, calling it "embalmed beef" and other uncomplimentary names. Mr. Kelsey stuck to it, however, and in course of time overcame the objections, after which he enjoyed a liberal patronage. The beef was at first sold direct from the cars, as no branch house had been erected. In 1891, Mr. Kelsey gave up his position with Armour & Co. and formed a partnership with George H. Hammond & Co. of Chicago. the Toledo concern taking the name of the Toledo Beef & Provision Co. This arrangement continued until in 1902, when Mr. Kelsey sold his interest to the Hammond Company, which was in turn succeeded by the National Packing Company, though the old name of Hammond Company was re- BIOGRAPHICAL - 551 tained. Since this change was made Mr. Kelsey has held the position of general manager of the Toledo branch of the company. When the business was first started in that city the Hammond Company gave Mr. Kelsey an interest in the business. In his political affiliations Mr. Kelsey is a Republican, but the only political position he ever held was that of deputy county treasurer under his father. He is a Past Master of Sanford L. Collins Lodge, No. 396, Free & Accepted Masons, a member of Fort Meigs Chapter, No. 29, Royal Arch Masons, and of Toledo Council, a past councillor of Toledo Home, No. 26, and he belongs to the Collingwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. On March 25, 1884, Mr. Kelsey married Miss Elizabeth L., daughter of H. C. Hall, whO at that time was a resident of Toledo, but now lives in Peoria, Ill., aged eighty years. Mrs. Kelsey's mother died in Toledo some years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey have two children. Edward W., Jr.. graduated at the Toledo High School with the class of 1804 and is now a student at the University of Ohio. Lillian M. was a member of the high school class of 1910. John M. Kelsey, prominently associated with the Ohio Savings Bank & Trust Company of Toledo, was born at the family home on Collingwood avenue, Feb. 6, 1861, a son of Joel and Mary Jane (Ryder) Kelsey. He received his educational training in the public schools of his native city and, in 1888, entered the employ of the Toledo Sayings Bank & Trust Company, where for several years he was bookkeeper, teller, etc. Later, he left the employ of this concern and went into the office of the county treasurer of Lucas county as assistant county treasurer, during Samuel A. Hunter's incumbency of that office, but was obliged to withdraw at the termination of two years, because of poor health. Because of this physical debility, Mr. Kelsey was compelled to live retired until 1897, when he re-entered the employ of the Ohio Savings Bank & Trust Company as a bookkeeper, and he is today officiating as "Individual Bookkeeper." Politically, he is an adherent of the Republican party, and he is active as a member of the Lodge of Elks of Toledo. On Oct. 6, 1908, he was united in matrimony to Miss Louise Campbell, of Toledo, who was born and educated in the state of New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey have no children, and have apartments at "The Belvedere," on West Bancroft street. Toledo. Though he does not always enjoy the best of health he never complains, and his extreme courtesy toward all—be they wealthy and influential, or poor and of humble circumstances—has won for his employers many patrons, and for himself a Wide circle of friends and admirers. Mr. Kelsey is an expert in his chosen field of endeavor, and were it not for his early physical disability he today would undoubtedly occupy a high and influential position in the world of finance. Harry S. James, a popular and highly respected contractor of Toledo, is a native of the Hoosier State, having been born in Martin county. Indiana. Aug. 1. 1879. The paternal grandfather, Joseph A. James, was one of the pioneer settlers of Cincinnati, 552 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY Ohio, and platted that portion of the city known as the Joseph A. James addition. Harry S. James is a son of William M. and Helen (Lustrum) James, both of whom were born in Cincinnati. The father has been a civil engineer for the past ten years, though formerly identified with the mercantile business. He is now the incumbent of the offices of county engineer of Lawrence county, Indiana, and that of city engineer in Mitchell, Ind., in which city he has maintained his home for the last twenty-seven years. He has been twice married. His first wife, Helen Lustrum, became the mother of five children—three daughters and two sons—among whom Harry S., of this sketch, was fourth in order of birth, and of whom four are now living. Helen (Lustrum) James passed to the life eternal twenty-two years ago, and several years later William M. James was united in marriage to Ella C. Daniel, of New Albany, Ind., of which union have been born three children. When the immediate subject of this memoir was about three years old, the James family removed from Martin county to Mitchell, Lawrence county, Indiana, where he was reared and educated. Upon leaving school, he became a clerk in his father's store, in which capacity he continued for several years, after which he. was for some time employed as a hotel clerk. He then engaged in construction work and had considerable experience in railroad building in its various phases, at one time working for \V. S. Oliver, the well known contractor, who made a strong bid for the gigantic task of constructing the great Panama canal. Mr. James came to Toledo, Aug. 25, 1903, and entered the employ of F. J. Herman, contractor and builder, and, though during the following three years he worked outside of Toledo much of the time, he continued to maintain his residence in the city, coming in once a week. Later, he became superintendent of the Schillinger Brothers' Company, in Toledo, in which capacity he remained until late in the summer of 1907. On Sept. 4, 1907, a little over four -years after taking up his residence in Toledo, he embarked in the contracting business on his own account, in which he has been successfully engaged ever since. He does concrete work of all kinds and makes a specialty of constructing sidewalks, driveways, floors, gutters, drains and cisterns. In political matters he gives his 'allegiance to the Republican party, and, though not a politician. he has maintained a progressive attitude and takes a loyal interest in all that makes for the well-being of the city. He is a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church and has given liberally of his time and means to various charitable and benevolent -objects. On April 16, 1905, was solemnized his marriage to Mrs. Persis (Choate) Tully, widow of John C. Tully, and a native of Manistee county, Michigan, daughter of Alonzo F. Choate. of Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, and a relative of Joseph Hodges Choate. formerly United States ambassador to England. Mr. and Mrs. James reside at 1708 West Bancroft street, and have no children. William A. Hummel, senior member of the firm of Hummel & Hillebrand, of Toledo, contractors of cement and concrete work. sidewalks, gravel roofing, etc., is a native of Toledo, having been BIOGRAPHICAL - 553 born May 6, 1873, in the house in which he now lives and owns. He is a son of the late Peter Hummel and his wife, whose maiden name was Mary Whipping. The story of Peter Hummel's life can be best told by quoting the following account of his death from the Toledo Commercial of Sunday, Jan. 8, 1893: "Peter Hummel, a well known contractor of 427 Hamilton street, died Jan. 6, 1893, while on his way home from work. When walking up Nebraska avenue, near Fifteenth street, he was seen to reel and fall to the sidewalk, unconscious. Charles Burgin, Jr., whose father keeps a store at the corner of Nebraska avenue and Fifteenth street, noticed the occurrence and went to Mr. Hummel's assistance. As soon as possible, Mr. Hummel was carried to the store and his wife was notified. She arrived too late to find him alive. Hemorrhage of the lungs, from which Mr. Hummel had suffered for some time, was the cause of his death. He was born in Weingarden, Baden, Germany, Feb. 21, 1841, and came to New York when sixteen years of age. While vet in his teens, Mr. Hummel came to Toledo and here he resided until his death, engaged in the business of contracting. He leaves a wife and four children. He was a valuable member of the Central Bund and the Teutonia Maennerchor. He is buried in Woodlawn cemetery." The four children mentioned in this account are still living in Toledo. They are : Mrs. John J. Waldrogel, Mrs. John Heckman, William A. and Henry P. The mother now makes her home with the subject of this sketch, and Henry P. is in the employ of Hummel & Hillebrand. William A. Hummel attended the high school of Toledo, but lacked one year of completing the course, and Mrs. Waldrogel is a graduate of the Davis Business College. Upon leaving school, William A. became associated with his father in the contracting business, and after the latter's death was with the Schillinger Brothers Company, general contractors in cement, concrete and roofing work, for fifteen years, during the last five of which he was vice-president of the company, in which he is still a stockholder. In May, 1906. the firm of Hummel & Hillebrand was formed and soon came into prominence as a contracting concern, being liberal advertisers and following the most modern business methods. The firm has a nice office, well equipped, in the rear of Mr. Hummel's residence, at 427 Hamilton street, and have all the requirements for the prompt execution of all contracts awarded them. Mr. Hummel owns considerable real estate in the city, both on the east and west sides, and is regarded as one of the progressive citizens of Toledo. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and fraternally is identified with the Knights of Pythias and the Benevolent and Protective Order. of Elks. On May 6, 1906—the day he was thirty-one years old—he was united in marriage to Miss Lulu M. Kuhman, daughter of Louis Kuhman and wife. who live just across the street from Mr. Hummel. Mrs. Hummel's father is a native of Germany, and her mother was born at Monroe, Mich. She was born and educated in Toledo. Mr. and Mrs. Hummel have three children—Wilma M., Burnetta B., and Lulu M. 554 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY Henry Emmons Howe, deceased, police judge in Toledo from 1873 to 1877, and one of the most prominent figures in the Grand Army of the Republic in the State of Ohio, was born near Granville, Licking county, Ohio, April 27, 1832. He was the son of Daniel and Adelia (Clark) Howe, the former of whom was born in Rutland, Vt., July 9, 1789, and the latter in Connecticut. The father was a farmer by vocation, and devoted his spare time to -teaching school. He came to Ohio as a young man, in 1815. and owned the farm which his father, Amasa Howe, had purchased from the government several years before. The mother came to Ohio with her parents in 1807. r Daniel Howe was actively engaged in his pursuit when death summoned him, at the advanced age of eighty-three. He was a prominent Republican in his day, and for twenty-five years was the incumbent of the office of township assessor. r His religious ideas were those advanced by the Presbyterian faith. Fraternally, he was allied with the Masonic order, and in early life was a member of the militia of the State. Five children were born to these, parents. Harrington. Harriet. Hiram, and Henry E.. of this sketch, are -deceased ; and Howard lives retired in Granville. Ohio. The preparatory educational training of Henry E. Howe was afforded by the public schools of Granville and Kerr's Academy, in the same village. Subsequently, he matriculated at Western Reserve University—then located at Hudson, Ohio, but since that time removed to Cleveland—in the classical course, with the class of 1855. When he had completed his work there he received especial merit marks for his proficiency in Greek and .Latin, and he then located in Cleveland to read law in the office of Judge Sherlock J. Andrews. At the end of three years he was admitted to practice and opened an office for himself. Believing that smaller towns afforded better opportunities than a city of the size of Cleveland, he removed to Danville, Ill., and developed a large practice there, with an excellent clientele. While a resident of Danville, which was during the stirring times just prior to the breaking out of the Civil war, he met and became well acquainted with Abraham Lincoln, who was destined so soon afterward to be elected President of the United States. Mr. Howe was living in Danville when Fort Sumter was fired upon and the Southern States gave notice of their intention to secede from the Union and organize a separate government. In May, 1862, giving up his practice, he returned to Granville and enlisted in Company A of the Eighty-eighth Ohio infantry, subsequently being transferred to Company C. of which he became captain and served as such until the close of the war. This regiment was principally engaged in guarding Confederate prisoners at Camp Chase. It was also engaged in the pursuit of the Morgan raiders and the suppression of the Holmes county rebellion, in July, 1863. On Sept. 3, 1863. Mr. Howe was detailed as a member of a military commission at Columbus and afterward at Cincinnati, by order of General Heintzelman. On July 22, 1864, he was appointed judge advocate of a court martial held at Detroit. and in the following November was transferred to Rock Island, Ill., by order of General Hooker. In BIOGRAPHICAL - 555 January, 1865, he was promoted to the position of judge-advocate of the District of Illinois, with headquarters at Springfield, and, although his regiment was mustered out in July of that year, he was retained in the service until October. Soon after the close of the war, the veterans who had participated in it determined to organize the association which is known as the Grand Army of the Republic, and Mr. Howe was selected to draw up the first bylaws of the organization. Subsequently, he traveled through Michigan and Ohio, installing Grand Army posts. In the course -)f. his journeyings he came to Toledo and was greatly pleased with Ne city, so much so that, in 1867, when he had completed the work referred to, he came to this city to make his home. Re-engaging in the practice of his profession, he formed a partnership with Judge James M. Ritchie, and for twenty-three years the firm remained the same, after the dissolution of which he practiced alone. From the time of its organization until 1872, . judge Howe was allied with the Republican party, but in that year he joined the Liberal Republican movement, whose candidate for President was Horace Greeley, who was also endorsed by the Democratic party. After the collapse of the Liberal Republican party. he gave his allegiance to the Democratic party instead of returning to the Republican, as he believed that the last named organization was not living up to the ideals for the support of which it had been established, and that most of its principles were embodied in the tenets of the opposition. In 1873, the electors of Toledo selected him as judge of the police court. and again, in 1875, they showed their confidence in his ability and integrity by re-electing him to the office. Judge Howe's only fraternal and social relations were with Forsyth Post. No. 15. Grand Army of the Republic. In religious matters he was affiliated with the Unitarian society and for several years was treasurer of the local church. On Feb. 22, 1900, he succumbed to disease. after a long and useful life. and his passing caused sincere grief throughout the city. Judge Howe was united in marriage. Sept. 18, 1867, to Miss Anna Elizabeth Hilton, daughter of Robert and Ruhama (Pelton) Hilton, of Port Byron, M. Of this union there was born a son, Percy Hilton, who graduated in the college of law at the University of Michigan, with the class of 1902, and is now serving as court reporter at Fremont, Ohio. Mrs. Howe's father, Robert Hilton. was born at Culpeper Court-House. Va., in August, 1799. and her mother was a native of Gustavus, Trumbull county, Ohio. born Sept. 20, 1809. Mr. Hilton was a carpenter and contractor by vocation, and in an early day migrated to Illinois to work at his trade. He had the distinction of erecting the first frame house built in Rock Island, Ill. He continued at his trade until 1857, when he purchased a farm, but after his wife's death, in October, 1867. he disposed of his property and made his home with a daughter, Electa, at Chariton, Iowa. His death occurred in January, 1880. Although a stanch Republican in his political belief, he never aspired to political office. He was a loyal member of the Baptist church. and his wife had membership in the Congregational.. M rs. Howe resides at her pleasant 556 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY home at No. 22 Fourteenth street, Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by many friends and acquaintances. Jacob Folger, well-known in commercial circles of Toledo as a successful pork-packer and sausage manufacturer, and a dealer in fresh and salt meats, was born in Bavaria, Germany, April 16, 1811. He is the son of John and Catherine Folger, and is the youngest of the seven children who grew to maturity, born to his parents. When he was but six years of age he began his scholastic work in the excellent public schools of his native land, and was there engaged in study until he reached his thirteenth year. Several years before, one of his elder brothers had migrated to the United States, locating in New York City, where his thrift and energy won him eminent success in the butchering business. Inspired by his brother's success, young Jacob Folger determined also to seek his fortune in this new country, and when he left school it was that he might make the journey across the water. Seven weeks were consumed in the voyage to New York. In that city, for three years, he made his home with his brother, and, watching carefully every detail of the latter's business. soon became thoroughly familiar with all its phases. In 1860, he left New York and came west, to Toledo. Here he found employment in the market of Gottlieb Stahl, and for a period of three years served Mr. Stahl in various capacities, at wages ranging from $8 to $16 per month, the working hours being from 3 a. m. to 10 p. in. and often later. By his frugality and thrift he managed to save sufficient money from his wages to enable him to engage in business for himself, and, in 1864, in partnership with Benjamin Emch, under the firm name of Folger & Emch, he opened a market. At the close of the first year of business Mr. Emch retired from the firm, and ever since that time Mr. Folger has conducted the business alone. At the present time he does a wholesale business entirely, selling to the retail trade in Toledo and elsewhere in the State. From 1865 until 1883, the slaughter houses conducted by Mr. Folger were located on Central avenue, where the street railway barns now stand, but in the last named year they were removed to West Toledo. where they now stand. r An average of 100 hogs each day are killed for the business, and a few cattle for beef, but Mr. Folger has made a specialty of pork, and in that line he has established a reputation throughout this section of the country. The excellence of his extra select hams, shoulders, bacon and dried beef have brought him many customers, and it is said that never have any of them reported the goods delivered to them to be. below the standard of quality claimed for them. The three-story building at 91/o and 11 St. Clair street is the wholesale store whence the articles are shipped. This building is owned by Mr. Folger and has been renovated so that it is excellently adapted to its purpose. Of recent years, he has turned over the active management of the business to his three sons—Charles A., Frederick J. and Frank B. Frederick J. Folger is the manager of the slaughter house and the other two attend to the business at the store. Their father, however, has not wholly relinquished his interest, as he seldom misses a morning BIOGRAPHICAL - 557 when he is not at the store at 8 o'clock, and later makes a trip of inspection to the slaughter house. In 1864, Mr. Folger was united in marriage to Miss Mary Emch, daughter of Benjamin Emch, with whom Mr. Folger was in business for a time. Mrs. Folger was born in Wood county, Ohio, and grew to womanhood there. By her marriage to Mr. Forger she became the mother of nine children. The eldest daughter, Amelia, died in 1907. Another daughter is the wife of Charles J. Sanzenbacher, county auditor, a sketch of whom appears, elsewhere in this volume. Misses Julia and Lena are at home, and the sons have been heretofore mentioned in connection with Mr. Folger's business. In the mater of politics, Mr. Folger is a stanch adherent of the policies of the Republican party, in national affairs, but in local matters he is not allied with any party organization, believing that the best interests of the city are subserved by independent use of the right of suffrage in municipal affairs. He has been variously honored in the way of holding public office. For two years he represented the Fourth ward of the city in the council, and has been the incumbent of the office of president of the board of directors of Forest cemetery. Fraternally and socially, he is identified with the German Pioneer Association of Toledo, and the Druid Society. When it is considered with what little means Mr. Folger started life in Toledo, the fact of his splendid success can be better appreciated. It has been truthfully said of him that his "progressive ways are known, his effective business methods appreciated and his well-rounded success accepted as a public benefit. He has always stood for those things which are for the best interests of the city and vigorously opposed those things which gave promise of injury. No man in the public service was more faithful and truer in his devotion to and interest in his labors for the best interests of his city and its citizens while in the council and in other departments of the public service. He is known as honest and honorable, active and courageous, and unconquerable in behalf of right and justice." Jacob M. Kuttner, president. manager and traffic manager of the Toledo, Angola & Western Railway Company, is a native of the old Keystone State, having been born in Erie, Pa.. April 1, 1867. He is a son of Martin S. and Hannah (Marcus) Kuttner, both of whom were born in Berlin. Germany, where they were reared, and where they received the excellent educational training afforded by the public school system of Germany. They were united in marriage in their native land and migrated to America about 1861, landing at New York city. The father, a merchant-tailor by occupation, traveled about the oil fields of Pennsylvania, in the meantime maintaining his residence in the more important. centers of that district. He served in the Union army during the. crucial period of the great Civil war, enlisting as a private in a New York regiment of volunteer infantry, with which he remained for about two years, receiving an honorable discharge from the service because of physical disability brought on by a severe wound. Martin Kuttner came to Toledo about seventeen years ago and now conducts .a merchant-tailoring establishment 558 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY at 1201 Washington street, maintaining his domicile at 222 Indiana avenue. He is now seventy-two years of age, and his former wife. the mother of him whose name initiates this article, passed to her reward at the time of her husband's removal from their former home in Pennsylvania to Toledo, having been taken violently ill on the train en route from Bradford, Pa., and removed to the home of a friend at Cygnet. Wood county, Ohio, where, two days afterward, she passed to the life eternal. Four children were born to the parents: Mrs. Charles Ray, of Toledo, the eldest. was born in New York City ; Mrs. Tina Sugarmon, of Toledo, who was born in Pittsburg, Pa., is the second in order of birth ; Jacob M., of this review, ranks third in point of age ; and Mrs. David Moore, of Gibsonburg, Sandusky county, Ohio, is the youngest of the children and was born at Erie, Pa. All the children acquired their education in the public schools of Bradford, McKean county, Pennsylvania,' and, upon leaving school, the immediate subject of this sketch embarked in his independent career by learning telegraphy, after which he worked for eighteen years as operator at various stations in the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio. He then came to Toledo and there was employed as a railroad clerk up to about seven years ago, when he became chief clerk in the general freight department of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company, in which capacity he continued for two years, after which he was appointed auditor and traffic manager of the Toledo, Angola & Western Railway Company, which positions he still occupies ; and ever since March, 1909, he has also been president of the "road," which is being constructed as an air-line between Toledo and Indianapolis, Ind. The main offices of the company are at 249 Ohio Building. Mr. Kuttner is affiliated with the Toledo Transportation Club, the Railroad Men's Association of North America. the National Union, and the Knights of Pythias. In his political convictions he is a stanch and enthusiastic Republican : one who stands unflinchingly with his party on all the great and vital questions that are today before the country for solution, though his political views are based on principle rather than a desire to hold office. Mr. Kuttner was united in marriage Oct. 20, 1897, to Miss Laura Pearlstine, who was born, reared and educated in Toledo. Mr. and Mrs. Kuttner have three children. namely : Leo K.. Hazel L. and Bernice A., all of whom were born in Toledo. The Kuttner home is at 359 Irving street. Alfred Allen is president of the Buckeye Engraving Co., incorporated Dec. 29, 1905. and located in the Meredith Building, corner of Michigan street and Jefferson avenue. This is a Toledo company, owned and operated by Toledo men, and offers complete service, including the designing, writing, illustrating and printing of fine booklets. catalogues, folders and other forms of advertising literature. It has the largest and best equipped plant in Northwestern Ohio for making cuts for illustrative purposes and provides its patrons with original designs. mechanical drawings. retouching, zinc etchings, or half-tones as desired. ,None but experienced workmen are employed and great emphasis is placed upon perfection of mechanical detail, artistic rendering of subjects, sharpness of BIOGRAPHICAL - 559 etching, and careful finishing. Mr. Allen has had a liberal education in this line of work. both by study and experience ; he commenced the study of engraving in 1893. with the Moss Engraving Company, of New York, studied under Mr. Shugg of the New York World, an unexcelled authority in the art, went to Toronto, Canada, as employe of the Grip Company, a large engraving company, and, in 1896, accepted employment on the Toledo Blade. In 1896, Mr. Allen opened an independent engraving establishment, in which venture he was very successful, and, in 1903, it was deemed wise to incorporate the company with Mr. Allen as president, F. W. Yokom as secretary, and M. I. Allen (Mrs. Alfred Allen) as treasurer, as the best way to take care of the rapidly increasing business. Alfred Allen was born in Wiltshire, England, Sept. 21, 1856. son of Charles and Elizabeth (Briggs) Alen, both natives of Wiltshire. Charles Allen held a civil service position in England all his working life and was retired from the service on a pension some years before his death. Mrs. Allen also died in England. They were the parents of three children, of whom two are living, Alfred and Mrs. Helen Jones, the latter residing in England. Alfred Allen was sent to public school in England and graduated in Westminster College in 1877; he entered the educational department of the English civil service, remained in that position six years, and resigned to engage in business independently. In 1888, Mr. Allen came to the United States and settled in Tampa, Fla., where he purchased 200 acres of land ; his health, however, suffered severely from the results of an attack of malaria and he spent two years in England recuperating.. As soon as his health permitted, Mr. Allen returned to the United States, closed out his affairs in Florida, returned once more for a short time to England, and then accepted a position as traveling salesman for the Standard Oil Company, in the United .States. This he resigned to enter the employment of the Stearns Manufacturing Company, of Erie, Pa.. as its New York agent, and with this company he remained until the- panic of 1893, when the company was obliged to shut down on account of the prevailing business depression. It was at this time, inspired by the sight of hardships among salaried men during the hard times, that Mr. Allen decided to learn the engraver's trade, to which he has applied himself with such highly satisfactory results to himself and his patrons. Mr. Allen is a member of the National Union, of Toledo, and of the Business Men's Club. He was married Dec. 24, 1894, to Miss Margaret Blakely, of Toronto, Canada, daughter of. Thomas Blakely. Mrs. Allen was born and educated in Gray county, Ontario, and her father and mother were well known and highly esteemed pioneer residents of that section. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen—Cassie and Alice—both in the elementary schools in Toledo ; Cassie was born in Windsor, Canada, and Alice in Toledo. The family resides at 309 Buffalo street, where Mr. Allen. who is a devoted husband and father, of rather quiet tastes, finds his greatest pleasure after business hours. Stillman P. Brown, the efficient superintendent of city and rural deliveries in the Toledo postoffice, was born in Oregon township, 560 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY Lucas county, Ohio, May 7, 1871. He is the son of Charles H. C. and Jennie (Finch) Brown, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Guelph, Canada. The father preceded his parents to Lucas county some years before the outbreak of the Civil war. The mother came with her parents from Canada to what is called the Black Swamp region, in Wood county, Ohio, and her marriage occurred in East Toledo. Charles H. C. Brown, the father, was an agriculturist on a small scale in the earlier days of his married life, and subsequently became a stock drover, operating in the Toledo stockyards. Still. later; he conducted a mercantile establishment on the east side of the city. His demise occurred March 18, 1882, in the forty-third year of his life, and he left, beside his widow, who now resides in Toledo at 831 Indiana avenue, two sons—Stillman P., the subject of this memoir, and Charles H. C., Jr., now in the employ of the government as a clerk in the city division of the Toledo postoffice. Both sons received their scholastic training in the public schools of Toledo, and rounded out their education by a course in Steedman's Business College, of Toledo. The brother, Charles H. C., Jr., enlisted in Company D, of the Tenth Ohio infantry at the time of the call of President McKinley for troops for the Spanish-American war. He served but ten days, as his youth debarred him from being sworn into the service of the -United States. Stillman P. Brown was but a lad of el even years when his father passed away, and the circumstances of the family made it necessary for him to get out into the world and make his own way. Finding employment with an uncle, G. W. Finch, who had been his father's partner, he worked nights and Saturdays while he still continued at school, and later devoted his time during the day to the store and attended school in the evenings. When he was nineteen years of age he entered the postoffice as a clerk, a position which he held continuously for eight years. During the two years immediately following. he served as foreman in the city division, and since 1891 he has filled acceptably and well the position he at present holds, that of superintendent of city and rural deliveries of the Toledo postoffice. With the money which he has saved from his salary Mr. Brown has purchased a tract of seventeen and a half acres, just beyond the city limits of East Toledo and three and one-half miles from the Toledo postoffice. He also has some other realty, which is rapidly increasing in value and will some day bring the owner a goodly return on his investment. Fraternally, Mr. Brown has taken many degrees in Masonry, and he is now affiliated with the Sanford L. Collins Lodge, the Fort Meigs Chapter, the Toledo Council and the St. Omer Commandery of the 'Masonic order. He also holds other fraternal and social relations, among them being membership in the Home Guards, Evergreen Camp, Woodmen of the World, and the Toledo Business Men's Club. In the matter of politics, Mr. Brown naturally favors the Republican party, but takes no active part in the campaigns. On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, 1897. occurred, at the Central Christian Church of Toledo, the marriage of Miss Lulu B. Burdeaux and Mr. Brown. The bride of that day BIOGRAPHICAL- 561 is the daughter of the late Alexander and Jane (Fisher) Burdeaux, of Monroe county, Michigan, pioneer settlers of that county. Mrs. Brown was a teacher in her native county for some years, and at the time of her marriage was conducting a successful shorthand school in Ashtabula, Ohio. Three children have been born to bless the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Brown—two sons and a daughter—Russell G. C., Stewart B., and Miriam J. E. The Brown home is at 2735 Glenwood avenue. Judson Babcock, deceased, expert telegraph operator and train despatcher of Toledo, was the son of John H. and Louisa (Brace) Babcock, of Rochester, N. Y. Both his parents were natives of Rochester, and the father was there engaged in the manufacture of edged tools, with D. R. Barton, under the firm name of Barton & Babcock. Mr. Babcock retired in advanced years with a competence, having sold his interest in the factory to Mr. Barton. Mr. Babcock was a prominent Republican and served on the Rochester city council. He was a deacon for many years in the Second Baptist Church, of which he and his wife were both members. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Babcock are both deceased. Judson Babcock was educated in the Rochester public schools, and was employed in his father's factory for several years. He became interested in telegraphy and studied it under Anson Steger. He was employed in a Rochester office three months, and in Buffalo three months, and then opened an independent office in Crestline, Ohio. He was telegraph operator at Rochester, Pa., Elkhart, Ind., Hillsdale, Mich.. and Toledo, and also train despatcher for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railroad ; and he was successfully engaged in his chosen calling until his death, April 14, 1899. Mr. Babcock was a loyal Republican, a member of the Baptist church and S. prominet Mason and Knight Templar. He was married, July 14, 1857, to Miss Fannie Leonard, of Rochester, N. Y., daughter of Seth and Jane (Baldwin) Leonard, the former a native of Lansingburg, N. Y., and the latter of Bridgeport, Conn. Mr. Leonard was a prosperous farmer, who became the owner of many acres of fine farm property and spent the later years of his life in the supervision of these farms, whose active management was given over to younger hands. Mr. Leonard died in Rochester, and his widow lives in Toledo with Mrs. Judson Babcock, her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Babcock were the parents of five children : Frances Eva, Byron Winfield, Minnie, Jennie Louisa and Nellie Edna. The following is the Masonic eulogy published at the time of Mr. Bab-cock's death : "Judson Babcock was born at Rochester, N. Y., April 20, 1836, and was married to Fannie Leonard in July, 1857. He and his young wife moved to Hillsdale, Mich., where for several years he occupied and held the important and responsible position of ticket agent and operator for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company. A few years later, the railroad company sent Brother Babcock to Elkhart, Ind., and from there to Toledo, Ohio, in 1873, he being continuously in the employment of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company from July, 1857, to April 14, 1899, a period of nearly forty-two years. Brother 562 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY Babcock was made an apprentice Mason. May 5, 1857 ; passed to the degree of a fellow-craft, May 8, 1857, and was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, June 2, 1857, in Fidelity Lodge, No. 32, Free & Accepted Masons, Hillsdale, Mich. Brother Babcock was elected Master of his lodge, Dec. 18, 1866, and was demitted Dec. 11, 1867. Brother Babcock was received in Toledo Lodge, Dec. 18, 1875. The funeral service of Brother Babcock was conducted under the auspices of Toledo Commandery No. 7, Knights Templars, April 16, 1899. Death is at all times and under every circumstance a ghastly and most grievous presence ; but where he smites those who have not yet reached the midnight sun, nor lives his life the full three score years and ten, we are consoled with the thought that the victim escapes the trials and sorrows so incident to human life. When the aged and feeble fall, we know that nature's last sad debt is paid and the weary spirit is at eternal rest ; but when the solemn summons comes—comes like a voice in the night—to one like our deceased brother, a man still in the prime of life, ripe with the grace and years of mature and vigorous manhood, in the pursuit of laudable ambition—while vet in the afternoon of life and the sun is far above the western horizon, well may the human heart stand still and remind us that the sands of time are fast passing away. Neither doth it avail the dead that nodding plumes shed their sable shadows over the solemn pageantry of woe, nor that the tears of anguish 'rain on the fresh turned sod, when the loved and lost are borne to the silent tomb ; for no human grief, however strong, no human love, however true, can reanimate the still and pulseless heart, or wake to life the 'dull, cold ear of death:' But when all is finished, when the book is closed and the curtain drops on a career of a worthy brother of our ancient Order, for the sake of the living, it is eminently fit that we pause, that we call a halt in the busy hum and rush of life, that we renew the inquiry of inspiration : `Oh, God, what is man that Thou art mindful of inquiry and it is proper that we drop a tear on the grave of our deceased brother and pay due tribute to the many manly virtues and the noble attributes that characterized his life and adorned his individuality with the love and respect of all who knew him. He fell before the setting of the sun, in the afternoon of life, with laurels and many honors vet fresh on his brow. Among the brethren of our Order, none stood fairer. They had conferred on him their highest honor. By his personal friends he was loved. and by his family adored. Urbane and gentle in his manner, quiet and courteous in all his social intercourse, he was still a courageous and intrepid man, fearless in the discharge of his duties, and ad ministering every trust reposed in his keeping with the delicate honesty of absolute integrity. His personal character was beyond the reach of criticism—peer of the peerless, knightly of the knight-hest. noble of the noblest—a personal character without spot. blame or blemish. But idle are the words of woe and vain the voice of praise. Our brother needs no eulogy. He has gone from among us; 'tis true, he sleeps. and sleeps well, no doubt. • His form will moulder in the dust of ages, but long will his immortal character BIOGRAPHICAL - 563 and deathless name be cherished in the love and memory of members of our Order. We know how vain it is to gild a grief with words. Here in this world, where life and death are equal kings, all should be brave enough to meet what many have met. It may be that death gives all there is of worth of life. May be that common faith treads from the paths between our hearts all the weeds of selfishness, and we should rather live and love where death is king, than have eternal life where love is not. Another life is naught, unless we know and love again the ones who love us here. This brave and tender man in every storm of life, was oak, and rock and in the sunshine, he was vine and flower of a happy family. He has sighed with the weak, and with a willing hand gave alms, and with a loyal heart and with the purest hand, he faithfully discharged all public trust. And were every one, for whom he had done some loving service, to bring a blossom to his grave, he would now be resting beneath a wilderness of flowers. There never was—there is no gentler, kinder, manlier man than our deceased brother, Judson Babcock." Past Masters H. M. Barfield, George H. Newcomb, E. L. Twing, Committee. Albert H. King, a well known decorator of Toledo. residing at 2313 Maplewood avenue, is a son of the late John Andrew and Rosanna ( Beaty) King, who were among the pioneer settlers of Toledo. The King family is of German origin, the first of the American ancestry having been Nicholas Koenigh. who came to this country about the beginning of the Eighteenth century with a number of others on an old-fashioned sailing vessel, and after a tedious voyage of six weeks landed at Philadelphia or Baltimore. Either his son Frederick or his grandson Godfrey changed the spelling of the name from the German "Koenigh" to the English "King." The older sons and nephews of Godfrey King (five in all) were in the French and Indian war. Part of them were killed in Braddock's Defeat. July 9. 1755. and the others were captured and taken to Canada. Upon being exchanged they. with other Pennsylvania soldiers, started for their homes in York county, but on the Laurel Hill mountains they were attacked by Indians and, being unarmed, were all killed. This left Godfrey with only two sons—George and Philip. In May, 1798. George King married Katherine Lightner, also of German descent. She had a good recollection of the Revolutionary war. Her maternal grandfather, named Miller, was a non-resident and would not enter the army. Soldiers came to impress him into. the service. but he hid in a pile of wheat in the garret, the women piling old clothes about him to conceal him more effectually. He was not discovered and was not afterward molested. George and Katherine King had eight sons. and two daughters. He died in 1827. and the following year his widow came to Ohio in a one-horse cart, bringing her four younger sons and the youngest daughter. At the age of eighty-five she married a farmer, twenty years her junior, with whom she lived for about thirteen years, doing the usual work of a farmer's wife. After his death she went to live with her daughter, Mary Vander-hoof, in Southern Illinois, where she died at the age of almost 100 564 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY years. John King, the eldest child of George and Katherine King and the grandfather of Albert H. was born at York Haven, York county, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7, 1899. When the British threatened Baltimore, in the War of 1812, he and his uncle, Peter Lightner, went to Little York to join the "York Riflemen." He was rejected on account of his youth, being but fourteen years old, but his uncle was accepted and was captured in the battle of North Point, remaining a prisoner until the end of the war. John King learned the miller's trade, which he followed for a good portion of his life. On May 20, 1819, he married Rachel Nelson, who was born Jan. 2, 1802, daughter of David and Susan (Swasegood) Nelson, the former of English and the latter of German descent. In 1822, John King was made second miller at Ellicott mills, about seven miles west of Baltimore, where twin daughters—Henrietta Caroline and Ann Eliza—were born to him and his wife, March 24, 1824. Being averse to rearing a family in a Slave State, he went back to York Haven in the winter of 1824-25, and early the following spring, in company with his father-in-law, he set out for Ohio, where two of the latter's brothers had preceded him and were doing well. On this trip he had a one-horse covered wagon and his father-in-law had a three-horse covered wagon, in which they took their families and a few necessary belongings, stopping a day or two on the way to visit relatives. The journey was without incident until the afternoon of the last day, when they were within a few miles of their journey's end. They were on the main road from Steubenville to Wooster, and just after they had stopped long enough to eat their mid-day meal and feed the horses, they encountered a violent storm. The boys and girls had started on ahead on foot, while the men hitched up the teams preparatory to pursuing their way. The storm came up suddenly ; the youngsters came running back tO the wagons, which were turned with their rear ends to the wind, and the women and girls took shelter in the wagons and the men and boys under them. The wind soon ceased but the rain continued to fall for several hours. Fortunately, they were just on the edge of the storm, for when they started on their way they found the road so obstructed with fallen timber that it was impossible for the wagons to pass. Unhitching the horses and placing the women and children on their backs, they went on and reached the home of William Nelson about dark. When they landed in Ohio, David Nelson had $430 and John King $118. The former bought fifty-four acres of cleared land, with a log house and barn and a small orchard on it, and the latter, after looking about for awhile, entered the last eighty acres in the southwestern part of Stark county, paying for it $100. Part of it was swampy, and only about forty acres were at that time considered cultivable, but recently the whole tract was sold for $150 an acre. He built a cabin in the woods and moved into it, and by that time his remaining $18 was gone. Clearing a small place for a truck patch, he found work in harvest, reaping wheat with a sickle and receiving therefor a bushel of wheat a day- for his work, wheat- then being worth about twenty-five cents a bushel. The postage on letters at that BIOGRAPHICAL - 565 time was not prepaid as a rule, the rate for a letter transmitted 150 miles or more being eighteen and three-quarters cents. Learning that a letter was in the postoffice at Paintville (now Mount Eaton) for him, Mr. King took a bushel of wheat to pay the postage and set out seven miles to get his letter. He was unable to sell his wheat for cash, or to induce the postmaster to accept it for the postage, but finally traded it for two unglazed gallon crocks and returned home without his letter. His wife then gave him a quarter of a dollar that she had saved for emergencies, and the next day he made another trip to the postoffice and secured his letter, which proved to be from his parents, the first tidings he had received from them since leaving Pennsylvania. Shortly after this, he and a neighbor walked to Cleveland, a distance of sixty-five miles. to work on the Ohio canal, where they received $9 a month and board. After working two months they walked back, each carrying a peck of -salt and half a side of sole leather. This will give the present generation some idea of pioneer life. In the fall of 1826, John King went to Reynolds' mills, two miles south of Canton, where he made the first 1.000 barrels of Ohio flour that passed for superfine in the New York market. He remained at these mills for about eleven years, when he returned to his farm, and, in 1850, removed to near Colton. Henry county, where he died in September, 1858. John Andrew King, the father of Albert H., was born in a new log cabin in the woods in the southwestern part of Stark county, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1826, and received his education in the common schools of that early day, attending from two to three months each year. In 1840, he drove a team of horses, pulling a boat on the Ohio canal, and when about eighteen years of age began teaching in the country schools. In the spring of 1845, he went to work for the third window-sash factory in the State. located at Massillon, and three years later he took charge of the fourth factory of that kind in the State. at Toledo. This was the first year of the cholera epidemic, and upon landing from the steamboat and inquiring for his employers he was informed that both had recently died of cholera ; but this proved to be incorrect. In the early '50's, he read law with Hon. Edwin M. Stanton and was admitted to the bar, after which for several years he and two other men were the only railway mail clerks between Crestline and Pittsburg, each working four days in the week and laying off two. At the end of that time he moved to his father's farm, near Colton, Henry county, and in connection with his farming there had a law office in Napoleon. About 1894, he again became a resident of Toledo, where he passed the remainder of his days, his death occurring May 4, 1909. At the time of his death he was probably the oldest attorney in Northwestern Ohio. While at Massillon he united with the Episcopal church, in which he held several important lay offices. On Nov. 19, 1848, he married Miss Rosanna Beaty, and of this union were born two sons and four daughters. John A. is vice-president of the Miami Milling Company, of East Toledo ; Emma is the wife of Philip Groff, of Akron, Ohio ; Mary is the wife of Dr. A. E. H. Maerker, of Napoleon ; Harriet is the wife of Isa Liest, of Cleve- 566 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY land; Albert H. is a decorator in Toledo. and Rosabelle is the wife of Harry B. Manson, a patrolman of Toledo. All were teachers in their younger days. The mother of these children is still living, at the age of eighty-six years, and makes her home with her children who live in Toledo. The early American ancestors of Mr. King were Lutherans and brought with them from the Fatherland a large German Bible, probably one of the first very large Bibles ever printed, which has been in the Koenigh or King family for at least seven generations and is more than 200 years old. When it was in the possession of Katherine King she promised to give it to her grandson who was the best German scholar, and, in 1864, she gave it to John Andrew King. It is now in the hands of the subject of this sketch, who has one son, Harold A. King. to whom the Bible will descend. Of the brothers and sisters of John Andrew King only one—Charles Henry—is now living. He was born in York county, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7, 1821, and has a distinct recollection of going to Baltimore with his father, in September, 1824, to see General Lafayette, then on a visit to this country. He came to Ohio in 1825, and, at sixteen years of age, began teaching in the common schools. In August. 1845. he married Isabella A. Donahey, who died June 17. 1867. and in 1872 he married Emily Jeffreys, who died in 1908. Charles H. King lives at 403 Bowman street, Toledo. Rev. Thomas M. Redding, pastor of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. of Maumee, Ohio. was born in Toledo Jan. 1, 1872, at the home of his grandfather, the well-known pioneer merchant, "Torn Tuey." His parents were David Redding and Catherine Tuey, married by the late Monsignor. the Rev. Father Thomas Thorpe, pastor of St. Francis De Sales parish, Toledo. David Redding, an unusually talented and ambitious youth was employed by the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad. in a minor position. while he was quite young, and by close application to his work gained promotion until he occupied a responsible and remunerative position with the same company. Sudden death cut short his most promising career. Sept. 27, 1872, at St. Louis, Mo., and left Mrs. Redding with the sole care of five young children. Mrs. Redding had been educated in "St. Mary's of the Wood." in Indiana, and her pious training helped her to face the difficulties of her situation, which were such as to try her courage and faith to the utmost. She secured a position as saleslady for the Beehive Company and worked there, and for another dry goods firm of Toledo for many years. Her sterling character, courage and dignity have won her a large circle of friends, and few women in Toledo can be held in as high esteem as Mrs. Redding. At the age of sixteen years, after completion of the course of study offered by the parochial schools of Toledo, Thomas Redding entered Canisius College. at Buffalo, N. Y., where he commenced his classical studies. From this institution he graduated, in 1893, and at this time became associated with the Jesuit Fathers, at Prairie Du Chien, Wis. He continued his classical and philosophical reading and, when the Sacred Heart College was BIOGRAPHICAL - 567 opened by the Jesuits for the reception of students, in 1896, Father Redding was entrusted with the discipline and the instruction in several branches. After a year spent in teaching in Canisius College, in Buffalo, Father Redding entered St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, where he pursued his theological studies and fitted himself for the priesthood, He was ordained Dec. 23, 1905, by His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, in the Baltimore Cathedral. Father Redding celebrated his first mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, in Toledo, on Christmas, 1905. In January, 1906, he was appornted assistant to the Rev. T. H. Muchlenbech, at St. Ann's Church, Toledo: in February, 1907, the late Right Rev. Bishop Horstman transferred Father Redding to the chaplaincy of the "Hudson Boys' Farm" and the pastorate of St. Mary's Church, Hudson, Ohio in September of the same year, Father Redding was called to take charge of the large parish of St. Joseph, Maumee. He was also appointed editor of the Catholic Record, of Toledo, which position he held until September, 1909, when that organ was sold to Mr. Nolan. the present able editor. Rev. Redding has devoted considerable time and thought to the reorganization of the parochial school of St. Joseph's parish, to which he has added another grade and another teacher, and he has increased its efficiency in other departments. St. Joseph's parish is one of the oldest in the new Toledo diocese and numbers about 120 families, who are scattered over a considerable territory. Since the advent of Father Redding, the church building has been entirely renovated and many modern conveniences and beautiful furnishings installed, so that it is now one of the handsomest buildings along the Naumee river in many miles. Father Redding is devoted to the work to which he has set his hand and he has the hearty co-operation of his parishioners, to whom he has endeared himself by many acts of affectionate service. He is earliest and enthusiastic. and St. Joseph's parish has benefited greatly by his leadership. John Hoffmann, one of the prominent confectioners of Toledo, was born in Basel. Switzerland, April 27, 1864, son of John and Rosa (Minder) Hoffmann, both natives of Basel. John Hoffmann was a confectioner by vocation and conducted a profitable business in Basel. His affection for his native mountains was so great that no inducement could change his determination to live and die under their shadow. He was a true, hardy child of nature, a typical Swiss, and he judged correctly when he resolved that wherever his footsteps might roam he could find no scenery more beautiful than his own, beneath the towering peaks of the Alps : so here should be his wife's grave and his own in the lovely land of Wilhelm Tell. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann. of whom John was the oldest ; Jacob died at the age of twenty-three years Helen and Clara died in infancy, and Laura lives in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Hoffmann died in 1878, and his wife in the old home in 1898. Their son John was not imbued with the same degree of patriotic devotion to the land of his birth as his father. Neither the pursuit of the chamois from crag to crag, the rippling of a thousand rills fed by everlasting glaciers, 568 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY nor that sweetest music, the jodel of the fair daughters of his native land, could restrain his "wanderlust," hence we find him an emigrant to the United States in 1884, at that time twenty years of age. His education had been completed in Basel, where he attended the elementary schools and high school. After graduation in the latter, Mr. Hoffmann entered a watch-engraving establishment as an apprentice, and during the next year and one-half became quite proficient in that art. His eyesight was, however, unable to endure such a severe and constant strain as the work required, and he relinquished it unwillingly to take up again the confectioner's business, with which he had become familiar in his father's shop. Two years were spent by Mr. Hoffmann in travel, in France, Italy and Spain, as a journeyman confectioner, employed in a number of different shops, previous to his apprenticeship in watch-engraving, and he felt no particular desire to become a confectioner. After his eyes gave evidence of weakness, he sailed for New York, where he landed after a voyage of twenty-one days. He made Toledo his objective point, knowing that in one of the larger cities he could find employment as a confectioner , he was first employed by L. H. Meinert, remained with him six months and then took charge of the candy making department of the firm of Bart & Close, on St. Clair street. After four months in this position, Mr. Hoffmann accompanied his former employer, Mr. Meinert, to Chicago and made candy for his establishment several months. Toledo appealed to him as a much more delightful place of residence than Chicago, and Mr. Hoffman returned to the former city, entered the confectionery of E. A. Turley, on Monroe street, as candy-maker, and remained there until 1887, when he became candy-maker for the establishment of William Boos, at 423 Adams street. On Aug. 12, 1887, Mr. Hoffmann purchased this establishment and has since successfully conducted it with a constantly increasing patronage. In 1892 he rebuilt and enlarged the store, which now includes 423 and 425 Superior street, with entrances on Adams and Superior street. The large main floor, supplied with small tables, where light lunches, ice cream and other dainties are served in the most appetizing manner, has been arranged and furnished by Mr. Hoffmann with exquisite taste, appreciation of which is shown by the large and fashionable patronage which he enjoys. The candy factory is located on the second floor, at 428 Superior street, and there is also a baking department where cakes and pastry are manufactured. Mr. Hoffmann's high-class hand-made candies are unusurpassed, and he receives orders for shipment of fancy goods from many cities of the United States and Canada. Hoffmann's candy is known favorably in France and Austria, and in New York Mr. Hoffmann won the first prize, a silver medal, in a competition held by a certain New York firm, which furnished the recipe, and according to which several hundred candy-makers submitted samples. Mr. Hoffmann is usually in sympathy with Republican national policies and is interested in the larger questions of the day as well as local matters ; he is too busy a man to devote much time to politics but keeps well-informed, and in local elections votes inde- BIOGRAPHICAL - 569 pendently. His parents were Lutherans, but Mr. Hoffmann and his family have not united with any church. From 1905 to 1908, Mr. Hoffmann served as director of the Museum of Art in Toledo ; he is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce. On Aug. 19, 1886, he married Miss Julia Fleckenger, daughter of John and Elizabeth Fleckenger, of Toledo. Mr. Fleckenger is now retired from business, but was for many years a well-known stock-buyer in the country around Toledo. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann have a charming home at 2108 Glenwood avenue, where Mr. Hoffmann finds relaxation from business cares in the peace and tranquility of domestic life. Charles William Bell, deceased, was born May 2, 1852, at Rock Island, Ill., son of William and Betsey (Harrold) Bell. William Bell was a prosperous contractor of Rock Island and made that city his home until the death of his wife, when he moved to Toledo and made his home with John Paul Jones until his death, Dec. 12, 1901. Mr. Bell was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and politically he was identified with the Democratic party. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were the parents of six children, of whom Ella, the youngest, is the only survivor. The other children were Rose Belle, Irene, Maria, Dora, and Charles William, the subject of this sketch. Charles William Bell was educated in Rock Island and Toledo and was a graduate of the Toledo High School, after which for a time he was employed as clerk in a book store in Rock Island. When he came to Toledo he engaged in the boot and shoe trade with R. J. Cummings as a partner ; later he sold his interest in this concern and became associated with the firm of R. H. Lane & Co. as -buyer, which position he occupied until two years before his death, when he retired from active business. Mr. Bell was a loyal adherent to the principles of the Republican party and took a broad-minded interest in public affairs, although he never became a candidate for office. He was a devout member of the First Congregational Church and took an active part in promoting the work of that organization. He was also a prominent Thirty-second degree, Scottish Rite Mason and was much beloved and respected by the members of the order. The beautiful Bell home, at 2327 Glenwood avenue, was built by Mrs. Bell, nee Nellie May Bush, who is a representative woman. endowed with a high order of intellect and the finest attributes of feminine character. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were married Dec. 20, 1880. and became the parents of two children. Harold Wright was born at Fremont, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1881; graduated in the Toledo High School, and is a grain dealer, prominent in Toledo business circles ; Arthur Timothy was born at Fremont, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1884; graduated in the Toledo High School ; then at the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale, in 1906, and is now employed as civil engineer by the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company at Toledo. Mrs. Bell is a daughter of Timothy H. and Susan Julia (Seaman) Bush, of Fremont, Ohio. Mr. Bush was born Jan. 24,. 1823, at Sparta, Lexington county, New York, and Mrs. Bush was born Dec. 10, 1829, at Lower Mount Bethlehem, Northampton county, Pennsylvania. Mr. Bush was a highly re- 570 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY spected school teacher of Fremont, a man of culture and an earnest scholar. He was the son of Rastus Bush, a native of Orange county, Vermont, who was the proprietor of a large flour mill at Rochester, N. Y. In December, 1839, Rastus Bush retired from business, went to Fremont and there spent the remainder of his life. Timothy Bush taught for a few years, and after he reached middle life engaged in the real-estate business in Fremont. In this departure he was very successful and built up a considerable fortune. Stock-raising was another occupation profitably conducted by Mr. Bush, in connection with his real-estate dealings, with the result that he led a very active and busy life. He was an enthusiastic Mason and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Bush was a member of the Presbyterian church. Timothy Bush served as a member of the city council of Fremont and was a stanch Republican. in political sympathies. Mr. Bell is remembered in Toledo by a wide circle of friends and business associates as a worthy and upright man, a type of useful and honorable citizenship and a loyal and true friend. His unostentatious services to those in need were many and unknown even to his own family until after his death, when grateful tributes to his memory were heard in many different quarters. The close of Mr. Bell's earthly life completed the record of a manly and Christian character and brought the deepest sorrow to a previously happy and tranquil home. John Henry Parker, deceased, for many years a prominent figure in commercial circles in Sylvania and vicinity, a gallant soldier in the great Civil war. and later a leading spirit in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic, was born in Massachusetts Dec. 10, 1823, and was a son of Josiah and Mary (Moore) Parker, both of whom were also natives of the old Bay State. Mr. Parker acquired his education in the common schools of his native State and. during the days of early manhood, migrated to Lucas county, locating in the village of Sylvania. where he embarked in the cooper industry, in which he continued for several years, after which he launched forth in the grocery business. He rapidly developed an excellent trade. receiving patronage, not only from the village of Sylvania. but from the territory for many miles around, both store and proprietor being exceedingly popular with patrons from all the walks of life. He rapidly accumulated property and, several years prior to his demise, was in a position to retire and enjoy the fruits of his long and exceptionally successful career. On March 18. 1855, Mr. Parker was united in matrimony to Miss Almyra Harwood, a daughter of Jacob and Alan- (Bristol) Harwood, of Bedford, Calhoun county. Michigan, and of this happy union were born five children : namely, Gladys and Mary, who are married and reside in Toledo; Lillian, who is also married ; Ralph, who passed away in infancy ; and Minnie, who died when only one year of age. Mr. Parker and wife also had an adopted daughter. Maggie Wild, who expired at the age of seven. In 1864 the subject of this sketch enlisted as a private in Company G. One Hundred and Thirtieth Ohio infantry, BIOGRAPHICAL - 571 which regiment was organized at Johnson's Island, Ohio, from May 13 to 31, in that year, to serve for 100 days. It was composed of the First regiment, Ohio National Guard, from Lucas county, and the Seventy-fifth battalion, Ohio National Guard, from Fulton county. During the greater part of its term of service it was stationed at Johnson's Island, where it was engaged in guarding Confederate prisoners ; at Bermuda Hundred, Chesterfield county, Virginia ; at Point of Rocks, in the same State and later at Deep Bottom, where it remained until Aug. 11, of that year. It was mustered out at Toledo Sept. 22, 1864, on expiration of term of service. In politics, Mr. Parker was ever a loyal adherent of the Republican party, and while he had but little time to devote to public affairs, he was for several years village marshal and also constable, and he always exercised his prerogative for the good of the .community. He was broad-minded and liberal in all his views, and was a strong exponent of good government and permanent public improvements, and his judgment was of such a character that he was often consulted by his wide circle of friends and acquaintances in matters of importance. He was instrumental in persuading the authorities of the Toledo & Western Railway Company to construct their Toledo-Adrian interurban line through Sylvania. He was for a long time a member of the local lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and his loyal interest in his former comrades-in-arms was signalized by his continuous membership in the Grand Army of the Republic, in the affairs of which he was a conspicuous figure. The highest tribute is due him, and it may truthfully be said that he was loved and respected as a neighbor and friend, exceptionally useful and popular as a citizen, and tender and affectionate as a husband and father. He passed way, March 30. 1897, aged seventy-four years, and all felt that a leader whom it was thought could not be spared had been called home to his reward. Thomas M. Grove, a thrifty and enterprising farmer of Sylvania township. was born on the old Grove homestead in Bedford county. Pennsylvania, Feb. 18, 1839, and is a son of William and Hannah (Young) Grove, both of whom were also natives of Bedford county. Pennsylvania. the father having been born there in 1810. The educational advantages of the subject of this review were those afforded in the common schools of his native State, and he was reared on his father's farm, which comprised 440 acres of productive land ; and consequently. at a tender age, he became inured to the sturdy discipline of rural life. When he was in his seventeenth year, the family migrated to Fulton county, Ohio. where the father purchased a tract of land, a large portion of which was covered with native timber, and much of the work of reclamation fell upon the sturdy shoulders of the subject of this sketch, who continued to .assist his worthy parents about the farm until he had attained to the age of twenty-two, when he entered the employ of a sash concern in the city of Toledo, where he continued to work for about four years. He then removed to Ottawa Lake, Monroe county, Michigan, and there engaged in farming, though his time and attention was not exclusively devoted to agri- 572 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY cultural pursuits, as he became interested in other lines of enterprise. He continued to reside in Monroe county until 1899, when he purchased the productive, up-to-date farm of 137 acres, in the immediate vicinity of the village of Sylvania, which he today occupies. He has made the best of improvements on this place, on every side of which are evidences of. thrift and prosperity, and has rapidly attained to a leading position among the scientific, progressive agriculturists of that section of the county. Mr. Grove is held in unqualified esteem in the community, and while he has never aspired to a public career, he takes a profound interest in civic affairs, and in politics is an enthusiastic supporter of the cause and principles of the Republican party. Fraternally, he holds membership in the local lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in the affairs of which he is an active participant. In October, 1866, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Margaret Reinhart, and of this happy marital union were born two children : namely, Treva and Leila. Ambrose Cone, deceased, for upwards of a half a century a thrifty and prosperous farmer of Lucas county, was born in Lake county, in this State, March 8, 1828. a son of Erastus and Anna (Colwell) Cone. He was descended from sterling New England stock, and ancestors of his, both paternal and maternal, were prominent figures in public life there, both in the old Colonial days and during the early days of the Union. His parents were both natives of New England, his father haying first beheld the light of day in Stonington, New London county, Connecticut, and, in 1812, they migrated to Lake county, Ohio. The immediate subject of this sketch acquired his educational training in the common schools, and, in 1852, at the age of twenty-four, embarked in his independent career by purchasing a farm of 100 acres near West Toledo, which place today is known as the Bailey farm, and which he occupied until 1857, when he disposed of it and purchased what is now termed the Lenardson farm, about two miles west of Toledo. He operated this place for six years, until 1863, when he sold out and bought the farmstead in the vicinity of the village of Sylvania. which he continued to reside upon and conduct during the remaining thirty-four years of his life. On the day after Christmas, in the year 1865, Mr. Cone was united in marriage to Miss Frances M. Whitney, the accomplished daughter of Milton and Mary (Stickney) Whitney, of the city of Toledo, which happy union was blessed by the birth of seven children : namely; Darwin W.. who is married and resides in Peoria, Ill.; Louisa, the wife of Dr. Mark A. Jerome, of Toledo ; Frederick A., who makes his residence in Jasper, Lenawee county, Michigan ; Harry M., who lives in the same place ; Anna, who makes her home with .her mother in Sylvania ; Florence, who is married to a Mr. Parker, of Sylvania ; and Robie L., who resides in Toledo. In politics, Mr. Cone was aligned in the ranks of the Republican party, and he was a member of the Sylvania lodge of the Masonic fraternity, in the affairs of which he took an active interest and was a prominent figure. He was very successful as a farmer, and his various places were models in their indications of thrift and pros- BIOGRAPHICAL - 573 perity. His success was due to his frugality, his industrious habits, and his thorough knowledge of the agricultural industry. In all his business transactions he was actuated by a high sense of justice and humanity, and this was a conspicuous characteristic of his entire life—always having a consideration for the comfort and happiness of others. He was benevolent to an exceptional degree and thoroughly enjoyed assisting those in humble circumstances to better their conditions. His character was above reproach, and his well established reputation for rugged honesty and integrity only added to the confidence and high esteem in which he was universally held ; and his word was "as good as gold," for in his many business relationships he could be relied upon to carry out his contractual obligations to the very letter. He was very public spirited and was ever a stanch supporter of good government and all other movements which looked to the establishment and maintenance of public improvements of a permanent nature. In 1897, he joined the "silent throng," while in his seventieth. year, and besides his bereaved widow and children he left a wide circle of friends and associates to mourn his loss. Some years after the departure of her beloved companion in life, with whom she had shared the joys and sorrows for so many years, Mrs. Cone disposed of the old farmstead, near Sylvania, and, in October, 1908, moved into town, where she still resides. Mathias Fuhrer is one of the sturdy and self-reliant citizens of Lucas county who came hither from a foreign land and became the architect of his own fortune, winning a worthy success and being now one of the independent: and substantial farmers of Sylvania township. He was born .in Baden, Germany, Feb. 25, 1846, and is a son of Martin and Theresa Fuhrer, both of whom were also natives of Germany. In 1852, when only six years of age, Mr. Fuhrer came to this country with his parents, coming directly to East Toledo, which was then practically a wilderness waste. where the father rented a tract of land and was in the process of reclaiming it to cultivation when he was stricken with the cholera, a severe epidemic of which was then sweeping through that section of the State, whereupon the family removed to Wood county, Ohio, and settled upon another tract of land, which was reclaimed from the virgin forest and otherwise improved. There the subject of this review continued to reside until he attained to his twenty-eighth year, when he leased a tract of land, which he continued to cultivate for seven years, at the expiration of which he removed to the city of Toledo, where for several years he was engaged as a teamster. Later, he removed to Adams county, Ohio, and for the following two years was again engaged in farming on leased land, after which he removed to Maumee, this county, where he followed agricultural pursuits for a year. He then purchased the well cultivated and finely improved farm, situated about three miles from the village of Sylvania. upon which he today resides. He has been energetic and indefatigable in his efforts and has accumulated a valuable property, in the meanwhile retaining the uniform esteem of the community, and being. widely recognized as one of the scien- 374 - MEMOIRS OF LUCAS COUNTY tific, progressive agriculturists of the county. In politics, he is aligned in the ranks of the Republican party and has taken a deep interest and been influential in civic affairs in his township and county. Though he was reared in the Roman Catholic faith, Mr. Fuhrer is not affiliated with any religious denomination, yet in both his domestic relations and those with his fellow men his conduct has ever been. governed by the highest moral ideals and the greatest benevolence. Mr. Fuhrer took part in the great Civil war, having enlisted as a private in Company B, One Hundred and Eighty-second Ohio infantry, in which he was assigned to duty in the engineers' corps, as a member of which he aided in the construction of some of the large and important forts in the vicinity of Nashville, Tenn.,. one of which was Fort Negley. He experienced active service in several of the more important engagements in that region, among which were the battles of Nashville and Franklin, and remained with the regiment until it was mustered from the service, July 7, 1865, at Nashville. On Feb. 3, 1872, Mr. Fuhrer was happily united in holy wedlock to Miss Louisa Feise, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Feise, both of whom were natives of Germany and in their later years emigrated to America and became residents of Toledo. Of the union of Mr. Fuhrer and wife have been born four children : namely, Jessie Mable. who is married and makes her home in Sylvania ; Bertrand, who aids his parents about 'the farm ; LeRoy, who also lives on the parental farm ; and Leona, who is now acquiring an education. Emil Gayhart, one of the substantial and highly esteemed farmers of Sylvania township, first beheld the light of day in Col-berg, Prussia, Aug. 4, 1842, and is a son of Christian and Carolina Garhart, who were also natives of Prussia. The subject of this sketch originally spelled his name as his parents did—"Garhart" ; but he and his family now spell it "Gayhart," which is considered the correct way. While a resident of the Fatherland, Christian Garhart was for many years engaged in the drayage and cartage business, hauling goods from various sections of the province of Saxony into Colberg. sometimes being away from home for weeks at a time on these journeys, and often being obliged to use as many as three and four teams on one conveyance. The family emigrated to America, in 1853, coming directly to Toledo, where for the following eight engaged ht years the father was engaged in various forms of manual labor. In 1861, he purchased a farm of eighty acres in the vicinity of the village of Sylvania, which land was then in a primeval state and was reclaimed from the wilds through the indefatigable. industry and perseverance of the father and his sons, and which came to be one of the productive, well cultivated farmsteads of the community. Christian Garhart was a Republican, a loyal member of the church of the Lutheran faith, and an exemplary and honored citizen. Emil Gayhart, to whom this review is dedicated, received his educational training in the public-schools of his native land and in those of Toledo, being eleven years of age when the family settled in the latter place. When his honored father purchased his farm in the vicinity of Sylvania, Emil aided him in re-