500 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY public schools of Edon, graduating from high school in May, 1914, and two months later he went to work in the Edon State Bank Company as bookkeeper and teller, in which capacity he served until 1919, when he was made cashier. The Edon State Bank Company was organized in 1893 and incorporated in 1911, and was formerly the Edon Banking Company. Its capital is $50,000, surplus, $25,000, and deposits, $825,000. It is one of the old and substantial financial institutions of this section of the state and has been influential in maintaining the commercial prosperity of this locality. In 1919 Mr. Mauerhan was united in marriage to Miss Louise Starr, of Bryan, Ohio, and they are the parents of two children, Mary Lou, aged eight years, and Robert Charles, aged three years. Mr. Mauerhan is a member of the Masonic lodge and the Knights Templars, belonging also to the Orchard Hills Country Club and the Exchange Club. He is a democrat in his political alignment and has been active in local public affairs, being treasurer of the village and township school board. A man of keen mind, sound business judgment and courteous manner, he has very capably discharged the duties of the position which he holds and is one of Edon's best citizens. TORRENCE D. BARNETT, D. D. S. Among the capable and reliable dentists of Toledo, Dr. Torrence D. Barnett holds a prominent place and commands a large practice. He was born at West Unity, Williams county, Ohio, on the 7th of April, 1879, a son of Logan L. and Ellen Jane (Dawson) Barnett. His paternal grandparents, John and Margarite (Runnion) Barnett, were natives of this state, and both are deceased, the former having died at McBride, Michigan, and the latter at Lexington, Ohio. John Barnett followed the occupation of farming. One of his brothers, the late Robert Barnett, served as a member of the state legislature. Their father was one of the pioneer settlers of Richland county, this state. Logan L. Barnett was born at Lexington, Ohio, and is now living at Swanton, this state, where he is engaged in the poultry business. He is a member of the Disciples church, and in TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 501 his political views is a democrat. He served one term as constable. His wife was born at Defiance, Ohio, and is a daughter of Ephraim and Adelia (Woolverton) Dawson, the latter of whom was born in New York state and died at West Unity, Ohio. Ephraim Dawson was a native of this state and died at West Unity, Williams county. He was a miller and operated mills at Defiance, Brunnersburg and West Unity. He was a republican in politics and was a member of the Universalist church. Torrence D. Barnett attended the public schools, graduating from the West Unity high school in 1897, and later entered the dental school of Northwestern University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1906. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession in Toledo, first locating on Adams street, from which location he moved to Central avenue, where he remained until 1925, when he occupied his present offices in the Richardson building. On September 22, 1903, in West Unity, Ohio, Dr. Barnett was united in marriage to Miss Sada Eberly, who was born near that place on September 9, 1883, and is a daughter of Henry and Emma (Smith) Eberly. Her father, who was a farmer by vocation, was a member of the Mennonite church and voted the republican ticket. Mrs. Barnett was educated in the district schools of Williams county, after which she studied music in the Fayette Normal University and the Sherwood School of Music in Chicago. She is now the director of music in the West End Church of Christ, to which she and her husband belong. She also belongs to the Euridice Club. Dr. and Mrs. Barnett are the parents of four children, namely : Charles Edward, born on August 23, 1905, graduated from Scott high school in 1922, received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Hiram College in 1926, and is now assistant teacher in the chemistry department of Cornell University; Arthur Reigm, born on March 2, 1910, was graduated from Scott high school in 1928, and is now a freshman in Hiram College, where he is majoring in sociology; Constance Patricia, born June 23, 1912, is in high school ; Naomi, born on April 16, 1907, died in January, 1910. Dr. Barnett is nominally a democrat in politics, but is an independent 502 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY voter, supporting the candidates whom he considers best qualified for office. He is an elder and trustee of the West End Church of Christ and gives his earnest support to all movements for the betterment of the community. He belongs to the Lincoln Laymen's League and is a member of its board of governors. His fraternal affiliation is with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and he is a member of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. His favorite diversion from the routine of professional work is gardening, in which he finds great pleasure. He has shown himself loyal to every demand of good citizenship and has done his part in promoting the public welfare, being regarded as an asset to his city. GEORGE HENRY LOUIS BURMANN George Henry Louis Burmann, who is actively connected with business interests of Genoa as a dealer in furniture and radios and as an embalmer, was born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1875, a son of George A. and Eliza (Kuhlman) Burmann, who were natives of Woodville. The father engaged in business there as a stationary engineer and was always active in public affairs. He has passed away but the mother survives. George H. L. Burmann attended the public schools of Woodville and the Lutheran Seminary at that place, while later he was a student in the Woodville Normal School. He afterward began preparation for the undertaking business, attending the Renard School of Embalming in New York city, from which he was graduated in February, 1903. He then registered in Ohio and he is a member of the Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association of this state. In 1902 he purchased the undertaking business of Wesley Shaner in Genoa and erected his present building, a two-story structure, in 1905. This is an excellent building, well adapted to the purpose for which it is used, and in the undertaking business Mr. Burmann employs several assistants. He has an attractive store, in which he carries a complete line of furniture, radios, radio equipment and phonographs. He also handles the most thoroughly modern funeral equipment TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 503 and has well appointed display rooms in the building. In addition to his activities of this character he is the vice president of the Genoa Building & Loan Association. Whatever he undertakes he carries forward to a successful completion, displaying marked energy and enterprise and sound judgment. In 1902 Mr. Burmann married Miss Minnie Keamming, of Woodville, and they have a daughter, Elizabeth, who is attending the Capitol University of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Burmann attend the Lutheran church and she is very active in church work and in social affairs of the community, while she holds membership in the New Century Club and in the Adelphian Club. Mr. Burmann belongs to the Exchange Club and is interested in all that has to do with the business progress and development of the city. He has always voted with the democratic party, has served as a member of the Genoa council, and at the present writing is a member of the board of public affairs. In matters of citizenship as well as in business he always maintains a progressive attitude and his labors have been far-reaching and resultant. BURTON W. CROBAUGH Bending his efforts to administrative direction and executive control, Burton W. Crobaugh exerts a strong and beneficial influence in business and financial circles of Tiffin and is one of its honored pioneers. He was born in Attica, Seneca county, Ohio, November 26, 1856, a son of Samuel and Lucy A. (Hathaway) Crobaugh. He supplemented his public school education by a course in a Cleveland business college. For a time he filled a position as bookkeeper in Clive, Ohio, and in 1874, when eighteen years of age, came to Tiffin, entering the employ of John M. Naylor, a hardware merchant. Mr. Crobaugh performed his duties with conscientiousness and efficiency and in 1892 was admitted to a partnership in the business, becoming a member of the firm of John M. Naylor & Company. Mr. Naylor retired in 1898, at which time Mr. Crobaugh took over the business, which he has since 504 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY conducted under the style of the Crobaugh Hardware Company. This is one of the oldest mercantile houses in Tiffin, as well as one of the most reliable, and has endured for more than a half century because it was built upon the strong foundation of commercial integrity. Mr. Crobaugh has changed old methods to suit new conditions, keeping ever abreast of the times, and his business has progressed with the city. He is also president of the Citizens Building Association Company, which has likewise prospered under his judicious management, and is first vice president of the Tiffin National Bank. In 1879 Mr. Crobaugh married Miss Laura F. Weller, a daughter of John L. and Maria (Metcalf) Weller. Five children have been born to this union, namely: Bertha M., who is the wife of George B. Liles, of Buffalo, and the mother of two children, Laura and Dennis; Lucy M., who married Norman W. Peters, of Tiffin, and has two children, Rozanne and Mary; Irene S., who is the wife of Albert Allan, of Tiffin, and the mother of two children, Albert, Jr., and William; Burton N., who married Mildred Pontious and has two children, Burton Frederick and Sue; and Clarence W., who married Hilda Mathias and has four children—John Burton, Clarence, Jr., George and Geraldine. Mr. Crobaugh is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and champions all movements for the advancement of his community along material aid moral lines. During the fifty-five years of his residence in Tiffin he has watched with deep interest the various stages in its development and has performed his share of the work of upbuilding and progress. His life has been well spent and time has strengthened his position in public esteem. EARL STAFFORD SNYDER Earl Stafford Snyder, president of the Northwestern Lumber Company of Toledo, has attained noteworthy success in the four years in which he has been engaged in this business and has proven a capable and sagacious manager. He was born in Cattaraugus county, New York, on the 11th of TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 507 August, 1886, and is a son of Marvin W. and Jena (Jones) Snyder. The Snyder family is well known in that section of New York state and descends from German ancestry. The original settler came from Germany and bought a tract of one thousand acres of land in Cattaraugus county. He had eleven sons. Snyder hill, near Cattaraugus, New York, takes its name from this family, whose descendants are now to be found in many states of the Union. Marwin W. Snyder was prominently identified with the contracting and building business in York state and later in Michigan, while at one time he conducted a furniture factory at Cattaraugus, New York. For a number of years he lived retired in Lansing, Michigan, where his widow now resides. His death occurred in Toledo, in 1926, while he and his wife were spending the winter in this city. To them were born six children : Frank, a successful contractor and builder in Toledo, who is a veteran of the World war , during which he spent eighteen months in France with the Engineer Corps; Carl, a graduate of the Michigan State Agricultural College and a resident of Lansing, that state; Orra, the wife of Roy Wing of Lansing; Muriel, the wife of Oscar Sparks of Lansing; Earl S.; and Ernest, who is associated with his brother Earl as secretary and treasurer of the Northwestern Lumber Company. Earl S. Snyder received his educational training in the public schools of Cattaraugus, New York, and Lakeview, Michigan, and early in life became associated with his father in the contracting and building business. In 1909 he went to Dunkirk, New York, where he did contracting for five years, and then, returning to Lansing, followed that business there for ten years. In 1923 he came to Toledo, where he took up the same line, and in 1924 he engaged in the lumber business. For this purpose he erected a plant, three hundred and fifty by two hundred and fifty feet, on Fitch road, adjoining Sylvania avenue and the Terminal Railroad. The mill is sixty by one hundred and twenty feet in size, in addition to which there are two large storage sheds. Mr. Snyder now confines his activities very largely to the retail lumber business, which he carries on under the name of the Northwestern Lumber Company, of which he is president and which under his management has become one of the important industries in its 508 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY line operating in Toledo. He has prospered in his affairs and is a stockholder and director in the Lumbermen's Mortgage Company and a director of the Lumbermen's Saving Association. On February 19, 1913, Mr. Snyder was united in marriage to Miss Fern Purchase, who was born in Six Lakes, Michigan, and is a daughter of Francis and Amy Purchase, both of whom are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder are the parents of two daughters, Beatrice Fern and Beulah Marie, both of whom are attending school. They reside at 4152 Commonwealth avenue, which home Mr. Snyder erected in 1924. Mr. Snyder is a member of Lansing Lodge, No. 66, F. & A. M., and Lansing Lodge, No. 196, B. P. O. E., both of Lansing, Michigan, and also belongs to the Exchange Club of Toledo, Toledo Chamber of Commerce, Heather Downs Country Club and the Maumee Valley Yacht Club, all of Toledo. Mr. Snyder is devoting his attention closely to his principal business, in the management of which he has shown sound judgment, as is evidenced by the splendid success which has crowned his efforts. GEORGE J. EBERWINE Many important public trusts have been reposed in George J. Eberwine, whose service in behalf of Marblehead covers a wide range and has its root in an unselfish devotion to the general good. He is one of the best mayors the town has ever had and also enjoys an enviable reputation as a business man. A native of Danbury township, Ottawa county, he was born in 1867 on the farm of his parents, Frederick and Barbara Eberwine, who were early settlers of that section of Ohio. Mr. Eberwine attended the rural schools of Danbury township, also aiding his father in tilling the soil, and thus acquiring a practical knowledge of agricultural pursuits, which he followed until he reached the age of twenty-three years. Coming to Marblehead in 1890, he established a meat market, of which he was the proprietor for a number of years, TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 509 and next ventured in the hotel business. He prospered in both undertakings and still continues in the latter line of activity, conducting a first class hostelry, which is steadily gaining in popularity. Mr. Eberwine is also the proprietor of a well managed motion picture house, which presents the best attractions, while he likewise has financial interests, being a director of the Marblehead Bank, and in the conduct of his affairs brings to bear keen powers of discernment. Business, however, constitutes but one phase in the life of Mr. Eberwine, who is always among the foremost in movements for Marblehead's growth and betterment. He was one of the incorporators of the town, becoming its first clerk, in which capacity he acted for two terms, and has held all of the township offices. Elected mayor in 1901, he remained as the executive head of Marblehead until 1916, when illness compelled his retirement, and he then went east, spending two years in Boston. On returning to Marblehead, he was again the popular choice for mayor, which office he has filled continuously since 1918, doing much constructive work. It was owing to his tireless efforts that Marblehead secured a concrete highway and it is said that this was the only town in Ohio to receive state aid in building a road which ended nowhere. Mr. Eberwine's administration has been businesslike and efficient, characterized by needed reforms and improvements, and during the six years of his service as school clerk and treasurer he has made an equally good record. For many years he was city assessor, also becoming justice of the peace, township clerk and treasurer, and a member of the township board of education. He was elected to these offices on the democratic ticket and has long been an influential factor in the local councils of the party. In 1889 Mr. Eberwine married Miss Mary Baumert, of Rockyridge, Ohio, and they have five children : Franklin, chief electrician of one of the Marblehead schools; Leon, who is engaged in the sand and gravel business at Napoleon, Ohio; Olga and Edna, at home ; and Marion, who is in Oberlin, Ohio. All of the children are graduates of the Lakeside high school and the youngest is a student at Oberlin College. The family adhere to the Congregational faith and Mr. Eberwine is a charter member of 'Marblehead Lodge of the 510 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Knights of Pythias. He is serving on one of the committees of the Civic Club and fills an important place in his community, whose progress he has furthered to the extent of his ability, never deviating from the course dictated by conscience and honor. GARY E. WRIGHT, D. D. S. Dr. Gary E. Wright, whose dental offices are in the Nicholas building, is one of Toledo's most up-to-date dentists and has built up a splendid practice because of the high quality of his work. He was born in Freeport, Michigan, on the 5th of June, 1898, and is a son of Dr. Ernest S. and Sadie Elizabeth (Storms) Wright. His father, who is a native of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, is a physician of the homeopathic school. He received his professional education in Cleveland and entered upon the practice of his profession in Freeport, Michigan, where he remained seven years, since which time he has been located at Conneaut, Ohio, where he commands a large private practice, and is also serving as company physician for the Pittsbury and Honock Dock Company. He has traveled extensively, visiting all parts of the United States, Canada and Europe, is a man of wide general information, and is highly respected in his community. To him and his wife were born three sons, namely : Carroll S., who is practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; J. Kent, a dentist in Traverse City, Michigan, and Gary E., of this review. The latter received his preliminary education in the public schools of Conneaut, Ohio, graduating from high school in 1916, and one year later entered the dental school of the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated, with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, in 1921. During the following year he was interne in Bellevue hospital, New York city, and on coming to Toledo, in the fall of 1922, became associated in the practice with Dr. H. R. Francis. He had his office in the Ohio building until November, 1927, since which time he has occupied rooms 545 to 548 Nicholas building. On June 18, 1925, Dr. Wright was united in marriage TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 511 to Miss Elinor Edith Randall, who was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a daughter of Ray W. and Edith Randall, who now reside in Union City, Michigan. During his earlier years Mr. Randall was a teacher and served as superintendent of schools at Goshen, Indiana. Later he operated a flour mill for a number of years and also served for five years as mayor of Union City, Michigan. Dr. and Mrs. Wright are the parents of a daughter, Beverly Anne, born on June 23, 1927. The Doctor is a member of the Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity, the Lucas County Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society, the American Dental College, the Toledo Academy of Medicine, the Ohio State Society of Oral Surgery and Exodontists. He is an ardent lover of outdoor sports, being partial to yachting, horseback-riding, golf, and fishing. He and his family attend the Congregational church and Mrs. Wright is active in the young ladies' club of the church. The Doctor enlisted in August, 1918, for the World war, and served until receiving his honorable discharge, in December, 1918, at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He joined the infantry branch of the service, but had applied for transfer to the machine gun corps. He has been loyal and true in every relation of life and has shown himself worthy of public respect to the highest degree. HAVEN F. DOANE, D. D. S. Among the expert and widely known members of the dental profession in Toledo stands Dr. Haven F. Doane, whose thorough technical knowledge and skill have enabled him to achieve a distinctive success in his profession. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on the 8th of August, 1901, a son of E. J. and Anna Jeanette (Drake) Doane. His paternal great-grandfather was Ira Doane, of Canada, who was the father of Ezra Haines Doane, who was born on January 31, 1835, in Queensville, Ontario, Canada, and died in 1866. He followed the vocation of farming and was a member of the Presbyterian church. His wife, whose maiden name was Rachael Hughes, was born in Queensville in October, 1838, died at that place on January 25, 1923. Among the children 512 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY born to Ezra and Rachael Doane was E. J., father of Dr. H. F. Doane. He was born in Canada July 9, 1870, and is now living in Toledo, where he is assistant secretary of the S. M. Jones Company, of this city, though at one time he was employed in the county auditor's office. He is a member of the Third Presbyterian church. His wife was born at Clyde, Ohio, on April 21, 1868, and is a daughter of Emmet Fielding and Sophia (McMeen) Drake. Her father was born in Seneca county, Ohio, on February 22, 1837, and died in Toledo on September 2, 1901. During his active years he followed the real estate business, was a democrat in his political belief and a member of the Presbyterian church. His wife was born at Watson, Ohio, on April 17, 1842, and died at Tiffin, this state, on May 27, 1919. Haven F. Doane graduated from the Waite high school in Toledo in 1919, after which he attended the literary course at the University of Michigan two years and the same length of time in the literary department of Toledo University. He then entered the dental school of the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated, with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, in 1926. He served one year as interne on oral and dental surgery in the Harper hospital, Detroit, and in October, 1927, entered upon the practice of his profession in Toledo, having his office in the Toledo Medical building. His ability and skill received prompt recognition on the part of the public and he has built up a large practice among the representative people of this city. On December 20, 1928, in Toledo, Dr. Doane was united in marriage to Miss Keitha M. Littler, who was born near Jackson, Michigan, on December 6, 1905, a daughter of Frank E. and Lena (Welch) Littler. Her father, who was born in Ohio on December 28, 1859, is living near Jackson, where he is engaged in farming. He is an independent voter, served for a number of years as a member of the school board and is an active member of the Evangelical church. His wife was born near Jackson, Michigan, on June 9, 1873. Mrs. Doane was graduated from the Jackson high school in 1923, and in 1927 from the Farrand Training School for Nurses of the Harper hospital, of Detroit, after which she practiced her profession in Detroit and Toledo up to the time of her TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 513 marriage. Dr. Doane has a sister, Grace Gladys, who is the wife of Elmer H. Ferguson, of Toledo, and Mrs. Doane has a brother and four sisters, Carlton, Norene, Florene, Helen and Aubra. Dr. Doane is a member of Calumet Lodge No. 612, F. & A. M., and he and his wife are members of the Third Presbyterian church. Fishing, golf, and tennis are the Doctor's favorite out-door sports. He is genial and companionable, has a host of warm and loyal friends in this city and is greatly respected by those who have employed his services. J. RAY SCHILB One of the oldest and best known undertaking establishments in northwestern Ohio is that of Schilb & Sons, at Antwerp, Paulding county, of which J. Ray Schilb is the active manager. The business was founded here by Mr. Schilb's grandfather, Andrew Schilb, in 1857, who ran a furniture and undertaking business combined, and later his wife, Margaret J., ran the undertaking branch of the business for a number of years. She held the distinction of having been the first licensed embalmer in the United States, having been graduated from the Egyptian School of Embalming, in Boston, Massachusetts. Later the business was taken over by the father, Andrew J. Schilb, who was born in 1874 and died in 1924, and ran the business up to the time of his death. Since then the business has been carried on by his sons, J. Ray and Robert, the latter having charge of their branch establishment at Woodbury. Their mother, Olive I. Schilb, is also still actively interested in the business. Andrew J. and Olive Schilb became the parents of five children, namely : J. Ray, of this review, born in 1904 ; Robert, born in 1906, who graduated from the Columbus School for Embalmers ; Jessie, born in 1909, who is attending Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware ; and Andrew and Thomas, twins, born in 1916, who are attending school. They work in the furniture department during their spare time and will eventually take up the undertaking business. Their father was a man of considerable prominence in the com- 33-VOL. 4 514 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY munity. He was a republican in politics and was a member of the Masonic order, in which he had attained the Knight Templar degree of the York rite ; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and belonged to the Ohio State Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. J. Ray Schilb received a good education in the public schools and at an early age began to assist his father in the furniture and undertaking business. He was graduated from the Cincinnati College of Embalming, and is regarded as an expert in embalming, devoting his attention closely to this department of the business. In 1925 he was united in marriage to Miss Oneeta Barnes, of Paulding, Ohio. He is a republican in politics and is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Improved Order of Red Men. He is president of the Commercial Club and shows a commendable interest in everything relating to the community welfare. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian church, to which they give generous support. Mr. and Mrs. Schilb are greatly interested in the social affairs of Antwerp and are extremely popular among their associates. PHILIP R. MILLER, D. D. S. Among the members of the dental profession in Toledo, none has demonstrated greater technical skill nor enjoys a greater measure of popularity than Dr. Philip R. Miller, who, though one of the younger members of the profession, is enjoying a large and representative practice. He was born in Ely, Saint Louis county, Minnesota, on the 15th of May, 1901, a son of Frank C. Mather and Ida M. ( Gillman) Miller. His father, who was born in Glencoe, Minnesota, followed the business of electrical contracting, and his death occurred in 1914, since which time his widow has made her home in Minneapolis. In the maternal line of ancestry, the Gillman family is traced in this country back to pre-Revolutionary times, reference being made to Nicholas Gillman, who was active and famous during the war for independence. To TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 515 Frank C. M. and Ida M. Miller were born three sons, namely : Francis G., who is connected with the New York Central railroad and resides in Toledo, was married to Miss Marion Youngs, of Iron River, Michigan, on October 12, 1926. Her father, Frank Youngs, was a large mine owner at Iron River and was prominent in the business affairs of northern Michigan. Philip R. Miller is the next in order of birth, and his younger brother is residing in Minneapolis with his mother and is attending school. Philip R. Miller attended the grade and high schools of Iron River, after which he entered the dental school of the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated, with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. He took a postgraduate course in 1925 and in that same year came to Toledo and entered upon his professional career. His first offices were at the corner of Detroit and Wayne streets, where he remained for eight months, when he came to his present location, 615 Nicholas building, where he has a modernly equipped and well furnished office. On November 15, 1927, Dr. Miller was united in marriage to Miss Marjory S. Dwyer, who is a native of Detroit and a daughter of James and Madge (Ryan) Dwyer. Her father, who is now retired, was for many years one of Detroit's most prominent manufacturers, being one of the principal owners of the Peninsular Stove Works, one of that city's leading industrial concerns, besides other large interests. The Doctor is a member of Delta Sigma Delta national dental fraternity; Phi Kappa national college fraternity, University of Michigan Mines, an honorary dramatic fraternity of that university; the Roundup Club, a general fraternity; and, locally, belongs to the Heatherdowns Golf and Country Club, the Toledo Club and the Toledo Yacht Club. He is a great lover of sports, as is Mrs. Miller, who is especially proficient on the tennis-court. She belongs to the Detroit Country Club and the Junior League, Detroit chapter. She is a 1924 debutante and was extremely popular in the social circles of Detroit. Since coming to Toledo she has taken an active interest in social affairs, particularly of the clubs to which her husband belongs. Dr. Miller was chairman of the entertainment committee for the annual outing of Toledo dentists, 516 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY held on June 19, 1929, at the Riverby Golf Club. As the evening climax to a very enjoyable day, they put on a five-act vaudeville show and a banquet at the club. Dr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Cathedral Chapel Catholic church, in the various societies of which both take an active interest. WILLIAM B. BARENDT The door of opportunity is ever open to the man of energy, determination and courage, and of this type is William B. Barendt, an enterprising realtor who is coming rapidly to the fore in business circles of Toledo. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, September 29, 1886, a son of Nelson and Harriet (Parker) Barendt, and is of English and Scandinavian lineage. The father was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1847 and in early life emigrated to the United States. He was a merchant tailor and followed his trade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for ten years. On the expiration of that period he removed to Fremont, Ohio, and there spent the remainder of his life, passing away in 1892. The mother was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1849 and when a child of six came to America with her parents, who settled in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Five years later they established their home in Fremont, Ohio, where their daughter Harriet completed her education. She was married in that city and her demise occurred in Toledo in May, 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Barendt are survived by five children, two sons and three daughters. William B. Barendt was educated in the public schools of Toledo and at the age of eighteen obtained work in a printing establishment, receiving a salary of four dollars per week. He followed the trade for five years and next became a bookkeeper for the old Toledo Land Company, with which he spent a similar period, gaining valuable experience which he afterward used to advantage. In 1927 he embarked in the real estate and investment business and is now operating on a large scale. Mr. Barendt specializes in the building of homes and the opening of subdivisions. He developed the Jackson Park and Wellington Heights properties and has done much to improve and beautify Toledo's suburbs. Un- TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 517 erring judgment directs the placing of his investments and every department of the business is efficiently conducted. It is operated under the style of the William B. Barendt Company, of which he is the president. On June 15, 1915, Mr. Barendt was married in Toledo to Miss Hazel Huber, a native of Wauseon, Ohio, and a daughter of Andrew and Emma (Smith) Huber, members of an old and prominent family of Fulton county. Mr. Barendt's residence is at No. 1443 Harvard boulevard and his offices are situated on the fifth floor of the Security Bank building. He is affiliated with the First Presbyterian church and gives his political allegiance to the republican party. In the Masonic order he has attained the thirty-second degree and is also connected with the Toledo Chamber of Commerce, the real estate board and the Commerce Club. Mr. Barendt has won success by hard work and honorable, straightforward methods and stands deservedly high in the esteem of his fellowmen. WARREN E. ROBINSON, D. D. S. The dental profession has a very worthy representative in the person of Dr. Warren E. Robinson, of Toledo, who has practiced dentistry here for a quarter of a century, during which period he has commanded his full share of the local business in his line. He was born in Angola, Steuben county, Indiana, on the 4th of April, 1881, a son of Nathan D. and Salina (Townsend) Robinson. His paternal grandparents were natives of Ohio and died near Angola, Indiana, where Mr. Robinson had farmed for a number of years. Nathan D. Robinson was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, and devoted his active years to agricultural pursuits. He served in the Union army during the Civil war, gave his political support to the republican party and was a member of the Christian church. His death occurred in Angola, Indiana, on January 28, 1901. His wife was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, on December 12, 1849, and is still living in Angola, at the advanced age of eighty years. She is a daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Smith) Townsend, who lived near Metz, Indiana, 518 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY where the mother died, the father passing away at Angola. He was a successful farmer, owning many acres of land, and was also a large stockbuyer. He was an adherent of the Quaker faith and a republican in his political views. Warren E. Robinson attended the public schools of Angola and the Tri-State Normal School at that place. He then prepared for his life work in the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, at Cincinnati, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1905. He at once located in Toledo, where he has practiced his profession to the present time, meeting with more than ordinary success. On June 30, 1914, in Toledo, Dr. Robinson was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Whyte, who was born and reared in this city, a daughter of Robert A. and Sarah (Slick) Whyte, the former of whom was for a number of years engaged in the grocery business, but is now retired. He is a republican and belongs to the Epworth Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Robinson is a graduate of the Toledo high school. Dr. and Mrs. Robinson are the parents of two children : James Robert, born on April 30, 1916; and Warren, Jr., born on December 11, 1917. The republican party receives Dr. Robinson's support and he is a member of Fort Industry Lodge No. 630, F. & A. M., while his religious faith is that of the Disciples church, Mrs. Robinson belonging to the Epworth Methodist Episcopal church. The Doctor is a member of the Toledo Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He greatly enjoys working with flowers and has at his home, a well equipped greenhouse in which he spends many enjoyable hours. NETTIE F. SHELDON Nettie F. Sheldon, a prominent florist engaged in business in Toledo, was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, August 20, 1890, a daughter of John and Ada (Forton) Sheldon. Her grandfather served in the Union army during the Civil war and her grandmother, Frances Sheldon, who was a native of England, had four brothers and four sisters. She was a TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 519 resident of the United States from 1798 until her death, which occurred when she had reached the advanced age of ninety-seven years. She left numerous descendants, being the grandmother of thirteen childrn and the great-grandmother of forty children. Her son, John Sheldon, become one of the leading contractors of Mount Clemens, Michigan, while he also engaged in farming. His demise occurred in that city when he was forty-two years of age, and his widow now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Bliss, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. To Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon were born seven children, one of whom, Elmer, died at the age of twenty-one. The others are : Mary, who is the wife of Walter I. Bliss, of Sault Ste. Marie; Rose, who is Mrs. Edward Gave, also a resident of that city; Frank J., who married Miss Marie Gatz, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, and makes his home in that city; Clara, the wife of George Schwind, of Perrysburg, Ohio; Arthur J., who married Miss Rose Lower, a native of Windsor, Ontario; and Nettie F. The last named was reared in her native city, passing through consecutive grades to the high school, from which she was graduated in 1908. Coming to Toledo in 1909, she entered St. Vincent's Training School for nurses and completed her course in 1911. For twenty years she was connected with St. Vincent's Hospital, becoming recognized as one of its most efficient nurses. In 1918 Miss Sheldon entered the service of her country and was a nurse at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D. C., for nine months also spending some time at the Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland. On retiring from the profession of nursing she embarked in the business in which she is now engaged and on November 14, 1928, opened a floral shop in a substantial brick building which she erected in front of her home at 2218 Cherry street. The establishment is modern, well appointed and thoroughly adapted to her needs, constituting one of finest stores of the kind in Toledo. Utilizing scientific methods, she has met with gratifying success in the growing of plants and flowers and devotes much thought to the management of her business, which is rapidly expanding. Miss Sheldon owns the store building as well as her residence, an eight-room house which she has remodeled and converted into a home for nurses. Her plans 520 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY are carefully formulated and have their basis in sound judgment and keen business discernment. She is a member of St. Vincent's Alumnae Association and adheres to the Catholic faith. Capable, energetic and self-reliant, Miss Sheldon has made her own way in the world and deserves much credit for what she has accomplished. From the age of nineteen years she has resided in Toledo, where she has a wide acquaintance, and is endowed with those qualities which command respect and inspire strong and enduring regard. EDWARD H. BODETTE Edward H. Bodette, of Toledo, is a widely known dredging contractor, having successfully handled many important contracts in the north central states. He was born in Genoa, Ottawa county, Ohio, on the 26th of February, 1866, a son of Franklin and Mary (Baker) Bodette. In the paternal line he is of French descent, his grandfather, Edward Bodette, who was born and reared in France, having emigrated to the United States early in the nineteenth century. He located first in Buffalo, New York, whence he went to Detroit, Michigan, making the voyage on a scow, on which, with his family and personal effects, he also had a horse and a cow. The horse jumped overboard and was drowned. Mr. Bodette was a ship carpenter and spent the remaining years of his life in Detroit. His son Franklin was born in Detroit, March 8, 1824, and died in Genoa, Ohio, February 13, 1907. He was employed in Toledo as a ship carpenter and was also an owner and operator of canal boats on the Miami and Erie canal, between Toledo and Cincinnati. Subsequently he turned his attention to farming. He was a republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife was born in Germany, November 30, 1830, and died in Genoa, Ohio, in August, 1917. She was a daughter of William and Mary Baker, both of whom also were natives of Germany. Mr. Baker, who was a carpenter and builder, died in Toledo of cholera during the epidemic. His widow married Henry Myers, who was engaged in farming near Woodville, Ohio, TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 525 where his death occurred. His widow died in Woodville at an advanced age. Edward H. Bodette attended the public schools of Genoa, after which he engaged in farming with his father, following that occupation until he attained his majority, when he turned his attention to dredging and marine work, in which he has continued to the present time. His wages at the beginning were fifteen dollars per month and board, working sixteen hours per day during the season. He was employed by various dredging contractors until 1896, when he became a contractor in that line of business. He is president of Edward Bodette & Sons, Inc., of Toledo, which has become one of the best known dredging firms in this section of the country. They recently completed a large contract at Monroe, Michigan, for the River Raisin and Consolidated Paper Companies, on the Newton Steel Company's property at Monroe. The Bodettes own a complete and extensive equipment, being prepared to handle any size job in their line, and have shown themselves competent and dependable. In November, 1890, in Elyria, Lorain county, Ohio, Mr. Bodette was united in marriage to Miss Mary Gordon, who was born in Brownhelm, Ohio, and is a daughter of John and Mary (McMaster) Gordon, both of whom were natives of Canada and passed away at Brownhelm, where the father had been serving as a quarry superintendent. Mrs. Bodette was educated in the public schools of Brownhelm and is a member of the English Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Bodette are the parents of four children, as follows: John Franklin, who was graduated from the old Central high school and Tri-State Business College of Toledo, is vice president of Edward Bodette & Sons, Inc. He married Miss Florence Woesner, of Fostoria, Ohio. James Edward, a graduate of the Central high school and Ohio Northern University, is secretary and treasurer of Edward Bodette & Sons. He married Miss Gladys Boxwell, of Toledo, and they are the parents of a son, Edward. Marguerite, a graduate of the Waite high school and the Tri-State Business College, is an accountant for the Western Shoe Company, of Toledo. George Henry, who died March 14, 1929, in his twenty-seventh year, was graduated from the Waite high school and 526 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY from the engineering school of the University of Michigan, and was chief engineer of Edward Bodette & Sons. Edward Bodette has always supported the republican party and has been active in political affairs, having served as a delegate to the state conventions of his party. He has also been a delegate to the meetings of the National Drainage Congress held in various cities in the United States. He is a member of the Masonic order, in which he has received the degrees of both York and Scottish Rites, of which he is a life member, and is a member of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows. He has been keenly alive to everything affecting the general welfare of his community and is regarded as one of its solid and substantial citizens. Mr. Bodette's residence in Toledo is at 704 Boalt street, and his winter home, "The Toledo," is at Lake Worth, Florida. FRANCIS A. HINCHEY During the eleven years, of his connection with the Tiffin bar Francis A. Hinchey has become recognized as one of the city's leading attorneys and is also widely known because of his public service, which has been varied in character and beneficial in its results. A native of Tiffin, he was born November 22, 1880, and is a son of John C. and Mary A. (Woolford) Hinchey. Following his graduation from high school he attended Heidelberg College and afterward turned his attention to educational work, teaching school in Bettsville from 1906 until 1915. Much credit is due him by reason of the fact that the funds for his educational training were acquired through his own labors. Ambitious to become a lawyer, he studied toward that end in St. John's University of Toledo, Ohio, from which he was graduated with the class of 1918, being admitted to the bar the same year. He has practiced in Tiffin continuously since and was city solicitor from 1924 to 1928, meeting every requirement of the office. His mind is analytical and logical in its trend and in his presentation of a case he is always well fortified by a compre- TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 527 hensive understanding of the legal principles applicable thereto. He maintains an office at No. 17 1/2 Court street and his clientele is extensive and important. On the 7th of November, 1905, Mr. Hinchey was married to Miss Edith Mae Ball, daughter of Joseph and Agatha (Shank) Ball, both of whom are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hinchey are prominent in social circles of Tiffin. Politically Mr. Hinchey is allied with the democratic party and community affairs have always elicited his helpful interest. Immediately after the burning of the town of Bettsville in 1912 he erected the first and the biggest block there and thus at once gave impetus to the work of upbuilding. He also conducted a general store and bakery. Moreover, he was postmaster of Bettsville, Ohio, from 1914 to 1919, making a most commendable record in the office. From 1918 to 1920 he represented his district in the state legislature, working for the best interests of the commonwealth as a member of the fish and game committee, the committee on codes, courts and procedure and the committee on villages. Mr. Hinchey is deeply interested in educational matters and served for six years on the county board of school examiners, of which he was president for one term. In religious faith he is a Roman Catholic and is affiliated with St. Mary's church. He is connected with the Knights of St. John, the Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Seneca County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Mr. Hinchey has a keen sense of the duties and obligations of citizenship and measures up to high standards in every relation of life. FRANK STUART LEWIS Frank S. Lewis, who has been engaged in the practice of law for nearly a quarter of a century, is one of Toledo's most highly esteemed attorneys, having shown himself able, skillful and dependable, while his personal qualities also have commended him to public regard. He was born in Caldwell, Noble county, Ohio, on the 18th of June, 1879, a son of 528 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Charles Thomas and Dora (Glidden) Lewis, both of whom were natives of the Buckeye state, the father born at Marietta and the mother at Caldwell. Charles T. Lewis was engaged in the practice of law for many years and enjoyed more than ordinary success. He took a great interest in the educational affairs of his community and served as president of the Toledo board of education. His death occurred in 1918. To him and his wife were born five children, namely : Howard, who is a member of the law firm of Doyle & Lewis, Toledo; William G.; Mrs. Gertrude Richardson, Charles T., Jr. ; and Frank S. Frank S. Lewis attended the grade and high schools of Toledo, as well as Doane Academy. He then pursued the classical course in Denison University, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1902. He prepared for his professional career at Harvard Law School, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1905. He was admitted to the bar before the supreme court at Columbus, Ohio, in December, 1905, and at once entered upon the practice of law in association with the firm of Doyle & Lewis, in which firm he became a partner in 1913. He conducts a general practice and has been general attorney for the Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad and the New York Central Railroad since 1912. He is painstaking and thorough in all of his work and has honored his profession by his sincere and diligent efforts to protect the interests of those who employ his services. On October 6, 1909, Mr. Lewis was united in marriage to Miss Ethelyn Chesbrough, who was born in Toledo on December 14, 1889. They are the parents of two children : Nancy Jane; and Chesbrough. In his political affiliation Mr. Lewis is a republican and has ever shown a good citizen's interest in everything in any way affecting the best interests of his community. He is a member of the board of trustees of the Toledo Young Men's Christian Association, and he and his family are members of the Ashland Avenue Baptist church. He belongs to the Toledo Club, the Toledo Country Club, the Ottawa Hills Riding Club, and has served as a trustee of the Toledo Commercial Club. Fraternally, he is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Knights Templars and the TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 529 Sigma Chi college fraternity, while he also affiliates with the Toledo and Lucas County Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He is a determined and resourceful trial lawyer, an eloquent and forceful pleader and a sound and safe office counselor, commands an extensive practice in the courts of this county, and is numbered among Toledo's most eminent professional men. THOMAS H. RYAN, D. D. S. Dr. Thomas H. Ryan, whose offices are in the Spitzer building, is one of Toledo's most capable dentists and enjoys a large practice. He was born at Meshoppen, Wyoming county, Pennsylvania, on the 27th of April, 1886, and is a son of Thomas H. and Anna (Arnts) Ryan, and a grandson of Philip and Bridget (O'Donnell) Ryan. Philip Ryan was born in county Caven, Ireland, and died in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, in 1859, after a long and successful career as a contractor. He was survived a number of years by his widow, who also was a native of Ireland and who died in Meshoppen in 1892. They were members of the Roman Catholic church. Thomas H. Ryan, Sr., was born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, on March 5, 1849, and died in Monroe, Michigan, on April 28, 1917. He had been connected with important business affairs, and was also identified with public affairs, having served a term as clerk of courts, and at another time was prothonotary of Wyoming county. He was a democrat in politics and a Roman Catholic in religion. His wife, who was born at Meshoppen on May 11, 1851, died in Clayton, New Jersey, on November 6, 1918. She was a daughter of Conrad and Savannah (Love) Arnts, both of whom were natives of Meshoppen, followed farming pursuits, and died there. Thomas H. Ryan, Jr., who attended the grade and high schools at Tunkhannon, Pennsylvania, was for three years a student in Villanova College, at Villanova, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Exeter Academy, at Exeter, New Hampshire, in 1907. After spending a year in the literary department of the University of Michigan, he entered the dental 34-VOL. 4 530 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY school of that institution, from which he was graduated, with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, in 1911. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession in Toledo, but at the end of four years he moved to Monroe, Michigan, where he practiced for eight years. In 1923 he returned to Toledo, where he is still practicing with marked professional and financial success. On October 28, 1915, in Toledo, Dr. Ryan was united in marriage to Miss Mary Helen Carroll, who was born in Napoleon, Ohio, on October 28, 1895, and is a daughter of Daniel and Clara (Rakestraw) Carroll, of Toledo. Mrs. Ryan was educated in the public schools of Napoleon and Toledo. To Dr. and Mrs. Ryan have been born four children, as follows: Thomas C., born February 27, 1917; James W., born December 7, 1918; William A., born January 18, 1921 ; and Paul Daniel, born on December 17, 1924. The Democratic party receives Dr. Ryan's support in national elections, but in local elections he maintains an independent attitude. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus and he and his wife are devout members of the Cathedral chapel parish. He is greatly interested in boys' welfare work and is scout-master for the Boy Scouts of Cathedral Chapel. During the World war the Doctor was the director of the Monroe (Michigan) county federal board of examiners. He is a member of the Toledo Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He possesses a splendid personality, and is regarded as a worthy representative of his profession. JOHN ADAM NEIDECKER John Adam Neidecker, a pioneer business man of Port Clinton, is well known as a mortician and furniture dealer and has also held public offices of trust and responsibility. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1859 and when a child of five came to Port Clinton with his parents, Peter and Anna Adelaide Neidecker. After the completion of his public school education he entered his father's undertaking establishment, which was opened in 1872 and is the oldest institu- TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 531 tion of the kind in Port Clinton. He was thoroughly trained in the business and since his father's death has continued it successfully. His establishment has been completely modernized and its service is adapted to every need. In addition he carries a fine line of furniture and has an up-to-date store which is a credit to the community. His prices are reasonable and his enterprise and honesty have enabled him to win and retain a large share of the local trade. He is the pioneer undertaker of Ottawa county and a recognized leader in his line. Mr. Neidecker married Miss Julia Perrin and they have become the parents of five children : Fred K. and Phillip, who are associated with their father in business; Mrs. Charles L. Miller, who makes her home in California; Mrs. William Presgrave, of Cleveland, Ohio; and Mrs. Carl Ingwers, a resident of Port Clinton. Mr. Neidecker attends St. John's Lutheran church and gives his political support to the republican party. He was appointed judge of the probate court by Governor Foster and has also filled other public offices, acquitting himself with dignity, fidelity and honor in every instance. He is a member of the Ohio State Undertakers Association and his fraternal affiliations are with the Masons, the Knights of Pythias, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Neidecker has witnessed notable changes in the aspect of Port Clinton during the sixty-five years of his residence in this community and has played an important part in the work of development and progress. He has fulfilled every duty and obligation in life to the best of his ability and is esteemed and respected throughout Ottawa county. HARRISON B. WEBB, D. D. S. Dr. Harrison B. Webb, whose dental offices are at 301 Wedgewood building, is well known in the professional ranks of Toledo, where he has practiced dentistry for over twenty years and has realized a fine measure of success. He was born in Toledo on April 28, 1888, and is a son of James N. and Sarah C. (Unger) Webb. His paternal grandfather, 532 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY John Webb, was a native of Wales, and came alone to the United States in young manhood. He located in Indiana, where he engaged in farming. The maternal grandfather was a native of Germany and came to America in young manhood, locating at Woodville, Ohio, where he followed farming pursuits up to the time of his death. James N. Webb was born near Warsaw, Indiana, and was for thirty-five years identified with the traffic department of the Toledo Edison Company. His death occurred on July 5, 1928, and his widow is now living in Toledo. They were the parents of three children, namely : Florence Lillian, who died at the age of one year; George, who died at the age of ten years; and Harrison B. Harrison B. Webb attended the Toledo public schools, graduating from the Central high school in 1906, and took his professional training in the dental school of the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1911. Five years later he took a course also in the Chicago Post-Graduate School of Dentistry. With the exception of the period of his army service, he has practiced here continuously to the present time and has risen steadily in public esteem, commanding a constantly increasing practice. Dr. Webb was married on June 20, 1920, to Miss Ina L. Marschka, who was born and reared in Bowling Green, Ohio, and they are the parents of two children, Richard Nelson, born on June 29, 1923, and Marylin, born on February 28, 1928. Mrs. Webb's parents are Frank and Lena (Wallenbocker) Marschka, both of whom are of German descent. Mrs. Webb's brother Frank is a lumber salesman and resides in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. and Mrs. Webb are members of the English Lutheran church, to which they give generous support. The Doctor is a member of the Lucas County Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He is a veteran of the World war, in which he served two years as a member of Company F, Three Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment, Eighty-third Division. He was in training at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, for seven weeks, and was then transferred to Camp Merritt, near New York city. Two weeks later he was sent TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 533 overseas and his regiment saw active service on the Italian front. From September 14 to October 14, 1918, they were in the Vargo sector and were engaged in the battle of Vittorio, at Veneto, Italy, from October 24 to November 4. He joined the expedition to Montenegro on January 6, serving there until January 27, when he returned to the United States and was honorably discharged at Camp Sherman. FRED M. HOPKINS Fred M. Hopkins, a journalist of high standing, is the owner and publisher of The Fostoria Daily Review and also fills the office of postmaster. He was born in Epworth, Iowa, July 12, 1875, a son of T. M. and Augusta A. (Brown) Hopkins, both now deceased. His higher education was received in the State University of Iowa, from which he was graduated in 1895, receiving the degree of LL. B. He was admitted to the bar and practiced in his native state, while he also engaged in newspaper work in Dubuque for a time. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war in April, 1898, he enlisted in the Forty-ninth Iowa Volunteer Infantry and participated in the Cuban campaign. In 1903 he became connected with the Toledo News Bee and Times and in 1905 went to the Toledo Blade, of which he was city editor from 1908 to 1912. Mr. Hopkins was next associated with the Toledo Times as managing editor until the fall of 1913, when he purchased The Fostoria Review, which he has since conducted successfully as a republican evening daily. Established in 1860, this paper has been issued for sixty-nine years and is one of the oldest in the state. Mr. Hopkins is a trenchant, forceful, scholarly writer, and under his expert management the Review has steadily grown in power and usefulness. It embodies the best elements of modern journalism and has a wide circulation. In 1899 Mr. Hopkins married Miss Caroline C. Bertholet, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and they have become the parents of three children : Edmond M., Constance B. and Virginia A. During the World war Mr. Hopkins was the executive chairman of the local Red Cross committee and 534 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY devoted much of his time to patriotic activities. In the campaign of 1916 he was chairman of publicity for the republican state committee and spent three months at Columbus. In 1918 he was a candidate for secretary of state in Ohio and ran second in a field of eleven, loosing out by only a few votes. In 1920 and 1921 Mr. Hopkins was mayor of Fostoria, fully meeting every requirement of the office, and in 1924 was appointed postmaster. He has since served in that capacity, discharging his duties with customary thoroughness and efficiency, and has established an enviable record as a public official. In Masonry he has attained the thirty-second degree and is connected with the commandery and with the Mystic Shrine. He is a charter member of the Fostoria Rotary Club and is a Presbyterian in religious faith. Mr. Hopkins has made his paper an effective exponent of local interests and is one of Fostoria's "boosters." His activities in the field of journalism have brought him a wide acquaintance and his merit compels esteem. AVON ROBERT DAVIDSON, D. D. S. Dr. Avon R. Davidson, who is engaged in the practice of dentistry at 1795 West Bancroft street, is one of Toledo's able and respected professional men and has met with gratifying success. He was born at Scotch Ridge, Wood county, Ohio, on the 6th of March, 1891, a son of Thomas A. and Edith (Wallace) Davidson, and a grandson of Robert Davidson, who was of European birth, and died at Scotch Ridge, Ohio, where he had been engaged in farming. Thomas A. Davidson was born at Scotch Ridge and died in Toledo. He began his active career as a farmer, but later turned his attention to mercantile affairs, engaging in business at Bowling Green. He was a republican in politics and a member of the Presbyterian church. His wife was a native of this state and died at Scotch Ridge. Avon R. Davidson attended the public schools of Bowling Green, graduating from high school in 1911, and then entered the dental department of the Starling Medical College, at Columbus, from which he was graduated, with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, in 1914. He TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 535 located in Toledo, where he has since been engaged in the practice of dentistry in partnership with his brother, Dr. R. W. Davidson, and they enjoy a large patronage among the representative people of this city. On June 17, 1917, in Toledo, Dr. Davidson was united in marriage to Miss Marguerite M. Crandal, who was born in this city on February 22, 1893, and is a daughter of George and Sadie Crandal. Mrs. Davidson is a graduate of the Dun-bridge (Ohio) high school and taught in the public schools prior to her marriage. She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and is a popular member of her social circles. Dr. Davidson is a strong republican in his political faith, and, fraternally, is a member of Barton Smith Lodge No. 319, F. & A. M. He is affiliated with the Toledo Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He and his wife are earnest members of the Third Presbyterian church. They have a summer cottage on Lake Erie, to which the Doctor frequently goes for a game of golf. He has a wide circle of friends and all who know him admire him for his professional ability and splendid personal qualities. CHARLES E. JAEGER Charles E. Jaeger, a well known representative of commercial activity in Elmore, where he is engaged in the hardware business, was born here in 1876 and in the paternal line is of German lineage. His father, Gustavus Jaeger, a native of Germany, was brought to America in 1843 by his parents, the family home being established in Woodville, Ohio. About 1871 he became identified with the business life of Elmore through the establishment of a hardware store, and later he purchased a half interest in the Bryan hardware business at Genoa. He was a man of resolute spirit who carried forward to a successful completion whatever he undertook and he continued an active and leading factor in the commercial life of Ottawa county until called to his final rest in 1917. He held membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was ever a loyal follower of its teachings. His wife, 536 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY who in her maidenhood was Helen A. Bowers, still makes her home in Elmore. Charles E. Jaeger, after attending the public schools, entered his father's employ and throughout the intervening period has been continuously connected with the business, which he took over as manager in 1903. Since that date he has continuously directed the interests of the house, in which he carries a large and complete line of shelf and heavy hardware and implements, while his business methods are such as commend him to the patronage and support of the public. He has also entered the financial field as a director in the First National Bank and throughout the community is accounted a man of sound business judgment, broad vision and marked progressiveness. In 1903 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Jaeger and Miss Helen Heath, of Wauseon, Ohio, and they became the parents of two children, Helen and George, the latter born in 1907 and now a student in the University of Ohio. The wife and mother passed away in 1923, her death being the occasion of deep regret to many friends as well as her immediate family. Mr. Jaeger votes with the democratic party, putting forth earnest effort to promote its success because of a firm belief in its principles. He is interested in public affairs of his community, giving his aid and influence always on the side of right, progress, reform and improvement. He belongs to the Exchange Club and fraternally is a Mason who loyally follows the teachings and purposes of the craft. THERON S. SHAW, D. D. S. Dr. Theron S. Shaw is numbered among the leading dentists of Toledo, where he has practiced his profession for eighteen years. He was born at Lodi, Medina county, Ohio, on the 12th of September, 1885, a son of Edgar P. and Barbara (Hyde) Shaw. His paternal grandfather was a native of Massachusetts and some of his ancestors were related to the White family which came over in the "Mayflower." He moved to Medina county, Ohio, in 1833 and in that year TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 537 erected the first frame house in that section of the state, taking for his pay one hundred acres of choice land, which formed the nucleus for his fine farm. He acquired much land in the course of time and was one of the substantial men of his section of the state. Edgar P. Shaw was born at Lodi, Medina county, in 1836, and died on December 2, 1928. He was considered one of the best educated men in his county. He taught school, was a singing master, conducted a singing school, and was an active member and a leader in the Congregational church. He served eight months, his allotted time, in the Union army during the Civil war, and on being discharged returned home, looking after the family and the stock, while his two brothers, Sylvester and Alfred, took his place in the army. Barbara (Hyde) Shaw was a descendant of the well known Hyde family of London, England. In early days there were three sons in the family, of whom two came to America, the third remaining in England. The latter never married, became very wealthy and presented to the city of London the land which is now known as Hyde Park. To Edgar P. and Barbara Shaw were born seven children, five of whom are living, namely: Allison, who died in San Diego, California, at the age of twenty-three years; Emily, who was the wife of Tekoa Winey, died at the age of forty-two years; Edgar B., who is engaged in the jewelry business in Cleveland, Ohio; Clara, the wife of George Carpenter, a farmer at Leroy, Ohio; Mary, the wife of Charles E. Palmer, a farmer at Lodi, Ohio; Howard B., a farmer at Creston, Ohio; and Theron S., of this review. Theron S. Shaw attended the grade and high schools of Lodi, and then entered the dental school of the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated, with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, in 1911. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession in Toledo and now has well equipped and nicely furnished offices at 630 Toledo Medical building, where he enjoys a large and lucrative practice. On December 26, 1912, Dr. Shaw was united in marriage to Miss Dessa Johnston, who was born and reared in Cleveland, Ohio, and they are the parents of two children, Rex Johnston, born on January 19, 1916, and Frank E., born on April 23, 1920. Mrs. Shaw's father, who is now retired from 538 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY active affairs, was for many years a locomotive engineer. He is an active churchman, is a member of the Masonic order, and resides in Los Angeles, California. The Doctor and his family attend the Memorial Baptist church, in the work of which Mrs. Shaw takes an active interest. Doctor Shaw is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Toledo Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He is thorough and painstaking in his professional work, in which he enjoys a reputation second to none, and is one of Toledo's most public spirited and reliable citizens. URIAH ALEXANDER COOKE, M. D. The medical profession has no more worthy representative in Lucas county than Dr. Uriah A. Cooke, who for over thirty-two years has ministered to the physical welfare of the people of Sylvania. He is a native son of Lucas county, having been born in Richfield township, January 3, 1870. His parents were Thomas and Eleanor (Dean) Cooke. The father was born in Ireland in 1828 and came to the United States in 1848, locating on the farm in Richfield township, Lucas county, Ohio, where he lived for many years, his death occurring there in 1922, when he was ninety-four years of age. His wife, who was born in Ireland in 1833, came to this country in 1853 and died in 1917. This worthy couple devoted their lives to farming pursuits and commanded the respect of all who knew them. They became the parents of four children, namely : Uriah A., of this review; George, of Sylvania, Ohio; Mrs. Margaret Stover of Toledo ; and Miss Belle Cooke, who resides in Sylvania. Uriah A. Cooke received his preliminary education in the public schools and after his graduation from high school entered the University of Indiana, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1893. He then matriculated in the Toledo Medical College, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, April 7, 1897. One week later, on April 14, he came to Sylvania and began the practice of his profession, in which he TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 541 has continued uninterruptedly until the present time. His practice has covered a wide range of surrounding country and he has met with more than ordinary success in his efforts to combat human ailments. He has prospered in his individual affairs and is a stockholder in the Sylvania Savings Bank Company, of which he is first vice president. In 1897 Dr. Cooke was united in marriage to Miss Ethel M. Kimbell, of Monroe county, Michigan, and they are the parents of a daughter, Elizabeth Grace, who was graduated from the Sylvania high school and is the wife of Alfred B. Kuhlman, of Toledo. Dr. and Mrs. Cooke are members of the Order of the Eastern Star and Protected Home Circle and take an active interest in the civic and social affairs of Sylvania. In his political views the Doctor is a republican and has shown a good citizen's interest in matters affecting the welfare of his community. He is a Mason, in which order he has received the degrees of blue lodge and chapter. He and his wife are also active workers in the Methodist Episcopal church. The Doctor has been affiliated with the Lucas County Medical Society and the Ohio State Medical Society and is held in high regard by his fellow physicians, while throughout the community he is greatly esteemed. His residence is at 5717 and 5719, Main street, Sylvania. BEN BAHNSEN Ben Bahnsen, who is a stockholder in the United States Gypsum Company and superintendent of its plaster mill at Gypsum, has had long experience in this industry and is one of the most valuable men connected with the local plant. He was born in Germany in 1884 and was brought to the United States in young boyhood. He received his education in the schools of Bay township, Ottawa county, and the town of Gypsum, and for a number of years was employed at farm work. In 1902 he went to work in the mills of the United States Gypsum Company, beginning at the bottom, and by his efficient and loyal service he gained successive promotions until, in 1920, he was made superintendent of the plaster mill, 542 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY which position he has filled to the present time. He has twenty-seven men under him and his executive ability and technical knowledge of the work have enabled him to manage the mill in a very efficient and satisfactory manner. In 1907 Mr. Bahnsen was united in marriage to Miss Celena Frelick, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, and they are the parents of five children, namely: Anna Belle, born in 1908; Alice, born in 1910; Clarence, born in 1912; Marion, born in 1917, and Thelma, born in 1923. Mrs. Bahnsen is a member of the Women's Auxiliary and is very active in church and social affairs. Mr. Bahnsen gives his political support to the democratic party, is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and attends and supports the Lutheran church. A man of sterling character, loyal and true in every relation of life and deeply interested in the welfare of his community, he is one of Gypsum's worthy citizens. GUY H. BEASECKER, D. D. S. For the past ten years Dr. Guy H. Beasecker has been engaged in the practice of dentistry in Toledo and has gained a leading place in his profession. He was born at Elkhart, Indiana, on the 25th day of March, 1896, and is a son of Milo R. and Lulu (Ferrier) Beasecker. His father was born in Elkhart, Indiana, November 26, 1873, and is now a resident of Toledo, Ohio, where he is associated with the Holland Furnace Company. He is a democrat and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife was born in Angola, Indiana, on August 21, 1872, and is a daughter of Myron and Martha (Beech) Ferrier, both of whom were natives of Indiana. Her father, who died at Angola in 1921, was a farmer by vocation and was a republican in politics. He is survived by his widow, who now lives in Toledo. The paternal grandparents were Jacob and Martha (Wietzel) Beasecker, both of whom were natives of Ohio, and died at Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Beasecker was a railroad man and a veteran of the Civil war. Guy H. Beasecker attended the grade and high schools of Toledo and was graduated from high school at Martin, TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 543 Michigan, in 1914. He entered the dental school of the University of Louisville, Kentucky, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1919. He at once opened an office at his present location, 520 Junction avenue, Toledo. On January 7, 1919, in Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Beasecker was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Fenner, who was born at Martin, Michigan, on January 23, 1900, and is a daughter of James and Wilina (Stayman) Fenner. Both parents were born at Martin, and there the father's death occurred in 1904. Mrs. Beasecker was graduated from high school at Martin and from the Kalamazoo (Michigan) Normal School. Dr. and Mrs. Beasecker are the parents of a son, Robert James, born July 28, 1926. The Doctor is a republican in his political affiliation and is a member of Port Lawrence Lodge, F. & A. M., the American Legion, the Toledo Yacht Club, the Junction Civic Club, and the Delta Sigma Delta fraternity. He belongs to the Toledo Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association, and he and his wife are earnest members of the Euclid Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. During the World war he was transferred from the Medical Reserve to the Student Army Training Corps at Louisville, and was in active training. He is a man of strong personality and pleasing manner and has won a large circle of loyal friends since locating in this city. WILLIAM EMMERT William Emmert, a well known and successful young representative of the legal fraternity in northwestern Ohio, has been actively engaged in general law practice at Tiffin since the 1st of January, 1925. He was born at Marysville, Union county, this state, May 7, 1900, his parents being J. George and Mary (Strang) Emmert. The father still survives. In the acquirement of an education William Emmert attended grade and high schools and subsequently spent two and one-half years as a student in the Ohio State University, while his professional training was received in the Ohio Northern 544 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY University, which institution conferred upon him the degree of LL. B. in 1924. He was admitted to the bar in the same year and first engaged in the work of his chosen profession in Union county for six months, after which, on the 1st of January, 1925, he opened an office in Tiffiin, where he has continued to the present time and has built up a clientage of gratifying proportions. Mr. Emmert has won an enviable reputation for an attorney of his years. His diligence and energy in the preparation of his cases, as well as the earnestness, tenacity and courage with which he defends the right, as he understands it, challenge the admiration of his associates. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Emmert has supported the men and measures of the republican party, believing that its principles are most conducive to good government. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the First English Lutheran church, while fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic order and with the Knights of Pythias. He joined the legal fraternity Sigma Delta Kappa while attending the Ohio Northern University and became a member of the Scabbard & Blade society when a student in the Ohio State University. His name is also on the membership roll of the Sojourners Club and he belongs, moreover, to the American Legion. He was connected with the Students Army Training Corps for three months and is now first lieutenant of the Officers Reserve Corps in the Three Hundred and Thirtieth Infantry. The sterling traits of his character are many, and all with whom he comes in contact speak of him in terms of warm regard. BERNARD C. SYX, D. D. S. Though a comparatively recent addition to the ranks of the dental profession in Toledo, Dr. Bernard C. Syx has demonstrated his ability and skill in a degree that has gained for him high standing in his profession and a successful practice. He was born in Jobs, Hocking county, Ohio, on the 10th day of April, 1904, and is a son of Charles and Anna (Cavanaugh) Syx, the former of whom also was a native of Hocking TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 545 county, while the mother is a native of Ireland. To these parents were born six children, namely: Mildred, who is the widow of the late James Thimmes; Lester, of Toledo, who is connected with the Overland factory; May, the wife of William Turner, of Fostoria, Ohio; Opal Marie, the wife of John J. Ley, of Chauncy, Ohio; Katherine, a resident of Toledo, and Bernard C. Bernard C. Syx attended the public schools of Chauncy, graduating from high school in 1923, and then entered the Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery, from which he was graduated in 1927, with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession in Toledo, establishing his present office at 1919 Wayne street. He has a complete and up-to-date mechanical equipment, is thorough and careful in his work and has won a large clientele. He is a member of the Toledo Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association, belonging also to the Xi Psi Phi dental fraternity and the Toledo Study Club, for dentists. He is an earnest member of St. Thomas Roman Catholic church and is a liberal supporter of all worthy benevolent causes. He is affable and courteous in manner and is well liked by those who know him. SAMUEL R. NASH Samuel R. Nash, president of the Acetylene Gas and Supply Company, Inc., is one of Toledo's energetic, progressive and successful business men and is meeting with deserved success. He was born in Adrian, Michigan, on the 14th day of September, 1888, and is a son of Garduas J. and Julia (Rogers) Nash. His father was born in Williamsport, Connecticut, on June 9, 1839, and died in Adrian, Michigan, on October 3, 1923. He was a cattle buyer and also did considerable farming. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served throughout that struggle as a member of the Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He was an adherent and supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife was born in Palmyra, Michigan, and died in Adrian, that state. She was a daughter of Albert and Julia Sarah 35-VOL. 4 546 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Rogers. Her father, who was a farmer, was born in Michigan and died in Adrian, while his wife, who also died in that city, was a native of England. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Samuel R. Nash attended the public schools of Adrian, graduating from high school in 1906, after which he attended the Central high school of Detroit, in which he took the business course. He traveled for the Detroit Gas Lamp Company for four years, after which he engaged in selling courses for the International Correspondence School, of Scranton, Pennsylvania. After three years of that work, Mr. Nash entered the purchasing department of the Studebaker Corporation of Detroit, with which concern he remained for five years. In 1912 he came to Toledo and sold gas for the Industrial Gas Company until 1917, on May 6th of which year he enlisted for service in the World war. He went into training at Camp Perry, Ohio, being later transferred to the camp at Montgomery, Alabama, and then went overseas with the One Hundred and Twelfth Field Signal Battalion, of the Thirty-seventh Division. His command took an active part in front-line operations and he served on five different fronts, the Argonne Forest, the Meuse-Argonne, the Barract sector and two drives in Flanders. He was overseas for thirteen months and was honorably discharged from service at Camp Sheridan, Illinois, on April 4, 1919, with the rank of sergeant. He then resumed his former position with the Industrial Gas Company, of Toledo, following that line of work until January 1, 1924, when he organized the Acetylene Gas and Supply Company, Inc., of which he is president. The company is engaged in the manufacture of acetylene gas, which it sells at wholesale and retail, and its volume of business shows a steady and healthy growth. On October 3, 1920, in Wood county, Ohio, Mr. Nash was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Quaife, who was born in Toledo and is a daughter of John and Eva Quaife. Her father, who is a native of England and now makes his home with his daughter, Mrs. Nash, is an ex-postmaster of Station A, Toledo. Mrs. Quaife, who was born in Ironville, Ohio, died in Toledo. Mrs. Nash is a graduate of the old TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 547 Central high school of Toledo and is a member of the Congregational church and the Toledo Women's Club. Mr. Nash has three brothers and three sisters, as follows: Miller Ross, of Akron, Ohio, a salesman for the International Harvester Company; James E., a druggist in Detroit, Michigan; Joseph, a farmer at Blissfield, Michigan; Mrs. James Marr, Mrs. Archer Brooks and Mrs. Frank Pierce, all of Adrian, Michigan. Mr. Nash supports the republican party and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He belongs to Yondota Lodge No. 134, F. & A. M., and the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. He is a lover of out-door sports and is particularly fond of fishing. He has shown himself a man of ripe business judgment, stanch integrity and up-to-date methods and is highly regarded in the business circles of this city. SHERMAN M. FRAZIER, D. D. S. Dr. Sherman M. Frazier is one of the leading young dentists of Toledo and is commanding a steadily growing practice. He was born at Pioneer, Ohio, on the 20th of February, 1898, and is a son of Dr. Francis M. and Emma S. (Back) Frazier. He is of the fifth generation of his family in this country, his line being traced back directly to General Frazier, who is supposed to have served in the Hessian army which was hired by England to fight the colonists during the Revolutionary war. He settled near Cincinnati, Ohio, in about 1800. He was the father of William M. Frazier, who was but four years of age when brought to this country by his parents. He married Mary Julia Pickins, who was a native of South Carolina and a daughter of Governor Pickins, of that state. They became the parents of William Francis Marion Frazier, who was born at Pleasant Run, Ohio, on September 2, 1828, and died at Roll, Indiana, in 1901. He fought under General Sherman in the Civil war, and was a republican in politics. He married Catherine Ullom, who was born at New Madison, Ohio, on May 29, 1830, and died in 1904 at Kunkle, Ohio. Among their children is Dr. Francis M. Frazier, who was born near Roll, Indiana, on August 20, 1857, and is now living at Bryan, Ohio, where he follows two 548 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY professions, those of medicine and law. He was graduated from the law department of Valparaiso University, at Valparaiso, Indiana, in 1888, and from the Fort Wayne (Indiana) Medical College in 1890. He is an able lawyer and skillful physician. He is a republican in politics and served from 1906 to 1913 as probate judge of Williams county. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church. In the maternal line Dr. Sherman M. Frazier traces his ancestry back to George Back, a native of France, whose wife was born in England. They came to America in 1730 and settled in Connecticut. Their only son was Lieutenant Judah Back, who was born on July 1, 1738, and died on February 12, 1821. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He married Priscilla Gates and their sixth son was Erastus Back, who was born on July 6, 1779, in Connecticut, and died in September, 1848. He was a farmer by vocation. He married Miss Anna Flint, who was born on November 18, 1781, and died in October, 1866, and they became the parents of Joseph W. Back, who was born in Connecticut on December 7, 1824, and died in Bridgewater, Ohio, on June 12, 1898. He was a farmer, an earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church and voted the republican ticket. He married Miss Rebecca Thomas, who was born in Bucks county, Pennsylvania, on February 26, 1827, and died in Bridgewater, Ohio, in 1914. Among their children is Emma S., who is the wife of Dr. Francis M. Frazier, of Bryan. She was born at Bridgewater, Ohio, on April 4, 1862. Sherman M. Frazier attended the public schools of Bryan, being graduated from high school in 1916. On April 23, 1917, in Toledo, he enlisted for the World war, and went into training at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was assigned to the Fifth Field Battalion of the Signal Corps, Third Division, and was overseas about eighteen months. He was honorably discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, on August 30, 1919, with the rank of corporal, and now holds a commission as first lieutenant in the Dental Reserve Corps. In September, 1919, he entered the dental school of Ohio State University, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in June, 1923. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession in Toledo, being located at 918 TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 549 West Delaware avenue, where he has a well equipped office and is doing a quality of work that is commending him to public favor. He is licensed to practice in Ohio and Michigan. On June 21, 1923, in Cooksville, Ohio, Dr. Frazier was united in marriage to Miss Lorena S. Brown, who was born at that place on September 1, 1898, and is a daughter of Howard O. and Estella (Tatman) Brown. Mrs. Frazier was graduated from the Cooksville high school in 1916, studied music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and was a special student at Ohio State University. She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dr. and Mrs. Frazier are the parents of a daughter, Patty Dee, born on March 8, 1928. In his political affiliation the Doctor is nominally a republican, but is an independent voter. He belongs to Bryan Lodge No. 215, F. & A. M., at Bryan, Ohio; the National Sojourners; the Heroes of '76; the American Legion, the Sons of the American Revolution and the Order of the Eastern Star, while, socially, he is a member of the Toledo Yacht Club. He belongs to the Toledo Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He and his wife are members of the Epworth Methodist Episcopal church and are greatly interested in those things which make for the well-being of society. REV. CHARLES F. COMTE Rev. Charles F. Comte, pastor of St. Boniface's church at Oak Harbor, was born in Toledo in 1891, a son of Julius and Margaret (Baker) Comte, the former of American birth, while the latter was born in Europe. The father is a contractor of Toledo, being now president of the Comte-Naumann Company, actively identified with building operations of that city. He is also identified with the Bankers Trust Company of Toledo. He holds membership in the Sacred Heart church there. Father Comte pursued his early education in parochial schools of Toledo and then attended St. John's University in his native city, after which he pursued a seminary course at Innsbruck, Austria, from 1912 to 1915. Following his return to America he was ordained by Bishop Schrembs, who ap-