(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 1150 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO koneta High School in 1909. He completed his college work at Defiance College in 1913, spent the following year as a teacher at Waynesfield, Ohio, and from 1914 until 1920 served as superintendent of schools at Waverly. The following seven years were spent as superintendent at Wauseon, Ohio, and 1927 Mr. Bowsher accepted his present position in Ashland. During his career in school work he also studied law at Ohio Northern University, and took educational work at Ohio University, and the University of Michigan, having received the degree of Master of Arts from the latter institution in 1926. He was trustee of Bowling Green State Normal School from 1922 until 1927, being appointed to that office by Gov. Harry L. Davis, and in 1929 he was appointed by Gov. Myers Cooper to serve on the board of trustees of Kent State Teachers College. He held the office of president of the Northwestern Ohio Teachers Association in 1926. Mr. Bowsher was married in 1910 to Miss Norma Pepple, of Wapakoneta, the daughter of A. O. and Melvina (Bennett) Pepple, both natives of Waynesfield, Ohio. Mr. Pepple resides at Dayton, Ohio. His wife died in 1897 and is buried at Waynesfield. To Mr. and Mrs. Bowsher have been born three children: 1. Janice Eileen, born Jan. 7, 1911, attends Ashland College. 2. Robert Eugene, born Dec. 9, 1913, attends Ashland High School. 3. Ruth Olive, born March 11, 1916, attends Ashland High School. Mr. Bowsher is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Modern Woodmen of America, Phi Delta Kappa, and Pi Gamma Mu fraternities. He is president of the Ashland Rotary Club, a director of the Y. M. C. A., and belongs to the Ashland Country Club. Clifton C. Bailey. A substantial citizen and dependable business man of Ashland is found in Clifton C. Bailey, real estate broker, who is a member of one of the oldest families of Ashland County. He was born at Nova, Ashland County, May 12, 1876, the son of Daniel V. and Catherine E. (Welch) Bailey. Ephriam Welch, maternal grandfather of Clifton C. Bailey, came to Ohio from Washington County, Pa., in 1830, and located in the northern part of Orange Township, Ashland County, where he spent the remainder of his life as a successful farmer. His grandson, Gilbert Welch, is the present owner of the original homestead. Ephriam Welch married Jane McAdoo, also a native of Pennsylvania. The paternal ancestors of Clifton C. Bailey came from England. Daniel V. Bailey was born in Montgomery Township, Ashland County, HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1151 Nov. 6, 1835. He. attended the district schools, Hayesville Academy, and Spencerian Business College, Cleveland. He was also a student at Oberlin College, and for a number of years was a teacher in the schools of Ashland County. He later became interested in business at West Salem as the owner of a lumber business, and also conducted a mill at Nova. He was living retired at the time of his death, Aug. 27, 1900. His wife was born in Orange Township, Jan. 28, 1836, and died May 4, 1927. Both are buried at Sullivan, Ohio. Mr. Bailey was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There were five children in the Bailey family : 1. Jennie, born in July, 1869, died Dec. 25, 1869. 2. Maud, born March 31, 1871, died April 11, 1871. 3. Loren, born March 3, 1875, died April 6, 1875. 4. Clifton C., the subject of this sketch. 5. Robert, born Oct. 31, 1879, died March 5, 1880. Clifton C. Bailey obtained his education in the rural schools of Orange and Troy townships, and also attended Savannah Academy and Ashland College. He was associated with his father in the lumber and milling business until the latter's death. In 1910 Mr. Bailey came to Ashland, where he spent three years in the dry cleaning business. He returned to his farm until 1913, and upon his return to Ashland became identified with the Logan Gas Company. For a time he was interested in the life insurance business as general agent for the Metropolitan Insurance Company, but since 1919 has had extensive real estate interests, being recognized as a specialist in farm and city property, as well as abstract work. In 1900 Mr. Bailey was married to Miss Nettie Pifer, of Ashland, the daughter of Samuel and Martha (Laughery) Pifer. Mr. Pifer's family came from Lancaster County, Pa., to Ohio and located in Orange Township in an early day. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of 142nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Ashland Post. He died in 1925 and his wife died in 1923; both are buried at Nankin, Ohio. The Laughery family came to Ashland County from Washington County, Pa., and were of Irish origin. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bailey : 1. Don Victor, born Feb. 14, 1905, a graduate of Ashland High School, lives at Wakeman, Ohio, where he is in charge of state highway work in that district. He married Irene Reinhart, of Crestline, Ohio, and they have two children, Dean, born in 1927, and Norma, born in 1928. Mr. Bailey served as a member of the Ohio National Guard for three years. 2. Walter Creston, born July 14, 1915, attends Ashland High School. Mr. Bailey is a Republican and an active member of the Presbyterian Church. He lives at 300 Lindale Avenue. 1152 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO G. Denton Myers. Prominently identified with the business life of Ashland is G. Denton Myers, who is vice president and sales manager of the F. E. Myers & Bro. Company. He was born in Perry Township, near Ashland, the son of George and Elizabeth (Morr) Myers. A complete sketch of George Myers, deceased, appears elsewhere in this history in the biography of A. N. Myers. There were four boys in the Myers family, all of whom are well known in the community through their having engaged since early manhood in what is now known as the F. E. Myers & Bro. Company, of Ashland. They have been associated with each other in this business without interruption since they began manufacturing pumps in 1880. G. Denton Myers attended the rural schools of Ashland County and Ohio Northern University at Ada. He began his career as a salesman with the F. E. Myers & Bro. Company, and in 1916 became identified with the company's office affairs. Upon the death of his brother, F. E. Myers, in 1923, he became sales manager, and when the business was incorporated he was elected to the office of vice president. He is also identified with the Union Hardware & Supply Company, of Ashland. In 1894 Mr. Myers was united in marriage with Miss Jennie B. Heichel, of Jeromesville, the daughter of John and Maria Heichel. The former tied in 1918 and the latter died on April 28, 1914. Both are buried in Jeromesville. Mr. and Mrs. Myers had no children. She died in April, 1929, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery. Mr. Myers is a Democrat, a member of the Church of Christ, and belongs to the Ashland Country Club and Commercial Club. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. in Ashland since the date of its organization. Mr. Myers is an enthusiastic fisherman and spends some time during the summer months at Mullett Lake, Michigan, where he owns a cottage with his brother, A. N. Myers. Fred T. Flinn, who is identified with the F. & M. Pharmacy, 60 East Main Street, Ashland, is numbered among the dependable business men of the city. He was born at Utica, N. Y., Aug. 17, 1876, the son of William and Sarah E. (Tallman) Flinn. William Flinn was a native of Penn Yan, N. Y., and his wife was born at Utica. He spent his early life at Coldwater, Mich., and received his education in the public schools. He was a cigar maker and spent a number of years at Utica, N. Y., as the owner of a cigar factory. He remained in that city until 1879 when he came to Ashland and engaged in the manufacture of cigars until 1913. He then served as deputy internal revenue HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1153 collector until the time of his death in 1920. His wife died in 1926. Both are buried in Ashland. Politically, Mr. Flinn was a Democrat. He took an active interest in local politics and also served as central committeeman for a number of years. There were three children in the Flinn family : Fred T., the subject of this sketch ; Harry A., lives at Berea, Ohio ; and Harriet, married J. B. Mowiser, a registered pharmacist, who is associated with the F. & M. Pharmacy. Fred T. Flinn attended the public schools of Ashland and at the age of 17 years was appointed assistant postmaster under P. H. Murphy, and served in that capacity from May, 1894, until June, 1898. He was then connected with the Ashland Grocery Company until February, 1902, at which time he engaged in business for himself as the proprietor of a cigar store. Mr. Flinn continued in this enterprise until 1925, when he sold his business and retired. He traveled extensively until February, 1927, and in that year formed a partnership with J. B. Mowiser, as proprietors of the F. & M. Pharmacy, having purchased the Siegley Pharmacy. In September, 1900, Mr. Flinn married Miss Jennie McPherson, of Huron County, the daughter of George and Emma (Willoughby) McPherson. Mr. McPherson died in April, 1929, and his widow lives at Steuben, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Flinn have a daughter, Helen S., born Nov. 7, 1902. She is a graduate of Ashland High School, the University of Rochester, and of Mechanics Institute, also of Rochester, N. Y., class of 1924. She spent four years in charge of Home Economics department at Wadsworth High School, and is now a member of the faculty of Alexander Hamilton, Jr., High School, Cleveland. Mr. Flinn is a Democrat in politics and for a number of years has been chairman of the board of County Central Committee and Executive Committee. He has also been a member and clerk of the board of elections since 1916 and has been president of the board. He was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention at St. Louis, Mo., in 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Flinn are members of the Presbyterian Church and he belongs to the Rotary Club and Maccabees. Mr. Flinn has been secretary of the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years, and is identified with the state organization, of which he served as president one term. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Ashland Chapter, R. A. M., No. 67. He was a member of the board of directors of the old Commercial Club of Ashland for a number of years, and is an active member of the present Chamber of Commerce, serving at present as a member of the retail merchants board. In 1920 he organized the Jefferson, Jackson and Wilson Democratic Club, of which he served as its first president and since its organization he has served in some official capacity. 1154 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO J. M. Heyde, M. D., of Loudonville, is outstanding as one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Ashland County, and is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1878, the son of John H. and Rachel (Parsons) Heyde. The Heyde family is of French origin, having come to the United States from Alsace-Lorraine. The great-grandfather of J. M. Heyde, Jacob Henry Heyde, served for a period of five years with Napoleon, and was with him at the Battle of Waterloo. John H. Heyde is a native of Holmes County, and was a prominent resident of that section for many years. He served as a member of the General Assembly from 1894 until 1898, and has been a lifelong Democrat. Until his recent retirement he was numbered among the most prosperous farmers of Holmes County. He is now a resident of Ashland County. Mr. and Mrs. Heyde are the parents of four sons : J. M., the subject of this sketch ; Charles F., farmer, lives in Ashland County ; Rev. Amos L., lives at Logan, Ohio; and John H. Jr., lives at Shelby, Ohio. J. M. Heyde spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Knox Township, Holmes County, and attended the rural schools. He spent two years at Ohio State University, after which he entered Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1900, spent the following six years in practice at Walnut Creek, Holmes County, and was located for one year at Lucas, Richland County. He then established offices in Loudonville in 1911, where he has met with marked success as a physician and surgeon. Doctor Heyde has taken graduate work in medicine at the Illinois Post Graduate School, Chicago, and in 1930 spent four months studying in clinics throughout Germany, Austria, Italy, and France. He is former president of the Ashland County Medical Society, and an active member of the Ohio State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He is also a member of the staff of Samaritan Hospital, Ashland. In July, 1917, Doctor Heyde enlisted for service in the World War and received the commission of first lieutenant, U. S. Medical Corps, being attached to the 33rd Ambulance Unit at Camp Taylor, Ky. Early in 1918 he was promoted to the rank of captain and served as medical officer of Ambulance Company Nos. 351 and 53. He was discharged from the service in March, 1919, and resumed his practice in Loudonville. In 1901 Doctor Heyde was united in marriage with Miss Jeanette Smith, of Loudonville, the daughter of Jacob and Emma (Long) Smith, who were born in Lake Township, Ashland County. The former died in 1917 and the latter lives in Loudonville. Doctor and Mrs. Heyde have a son, Edward C., born in 1911. He is a graduate of Loudonville High HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1155 School, class of 1928, and now attends Wooster College, where he is preparing himself for the study of medicine. Doctor Heyde is affiliated with Loudonville Lodge, F. & A. M., 32nd degree, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Rotary Club. He has been president of the Loudonville school board since 1928, and a member of the board since 1927. Doctor Heyde is particularly interested in the history of Loudonville and Ashland County, and was the author of the centennial history of the city of Loudonville, published in 1914. Charles A. Crim is well and favorably known in Ashland, where he is freight and passenger agent for the Erie Railroad Company. He was born at Connellsville, Pa., Feb. 17, 1886, the son of Charles W. and Monia Alice (Newcomb) Crim. Charles W. Crim was born in Virginia where he spent his early life. He engaged in general farming but after his removal to Pennsylvania was identified with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Connellsville. He died there in 1918 and his wife, also a native of Virginia, died in 1928. Both are buried at Connellsville. Mr. Crim was a Democrat and held membership in the English Lutheran Church. There were six children in the Crim family : Charles A., the subject of this sketch ; Lola, who died in 1928; Margaret, married James Reemer, lives at Greensburg, Pa. ; Estella, married Carl C. Baer, lives at Toledo, Ohio ; Ellis, lives at Ashland, Ohio ; and Esther, married Otto Harmon, lives at Nankin, Ohio. Charles A. Crim attended the public schools of Connellsville, Pa., and as a young man entered the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He served in various positions and for a time was billing clerk in the company's offices at Uniontown, Pa. In June, 1910, he accepted a position with the Erie Railroad as ticket clerk in Ashland, and served in various capacities until Nov. 12, 1914, when he was transferred to Rittman, Ohio, as freight and ticket agent. The following year he was appointed agent at Galion, Ohio, and in May, 1917, returned to Ashland as freight and passenger agent. He has been identified with railroad work for a period of 27 years. On Oct. 17, 1911, Mr. Crim married Miss Malinda Deal, of Ashland, the daughter of Cyrus and Louise (Spaugey) Deal, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Deal resides in Ashland. His wife died in 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Crim are the parents of three children: Harold William, born July 6, 1916; Ruth Louise, born June 3, 1920; and Charles A. Jr., born Dec. 25, 1926. 1156 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO Mr. Crim is a Democrat, a member of the English Lutheran Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Maccabees, and Chamber of Commerce. Diana (Simmons) Crim, paternal grandmother of Charles A. Crim, was of English descent, born in Union City, Ind. During the gold rush in 1849 she started to California with her husband but got only as far west as the Missouri River when she returned to Virginia. John C. Tilton, who died Jan. 5, 1919, was numbered among the representative and highly esteemed citizens of Orange Township, Ashland County. He was born there June 6, 1877, the son of Wilbur and Mary Tilton, both of whom were natives of Ashland County. He died in 1921 and is buried at Nankin. His widow lives near Polk, Ohio. John C. Tilton's entire life was spent on a farm in Orange Township. He was educated in the district school and attended Baldwin-Wallace College, and also took a business course in Cleveland. He became one of the leading and most prosperous farmers of Orange Township, and also was interested extensively in the raising of pure bred stock. Mr. Tilton was married in September, 1899, to Miss Bessie Lovering, who was an invalid for many years before her death, March 6, 1916, and this period was marked by his devotion and tender care in administering to her comfort. On May 2, 1918, he married Mrs. Myrtle Lovering, who survives him. She was born in Jackson Township, Ashland County, the daughter of John R. and Amanda (Wicks) Miller. He was a native of Ashland County and died on his farm near Polk in 1916. His widow, a native of Medina County, lives at Ashland with her daughter, Mrs. Tilton. Throughout his life Mr. Miller was a progressive farmer of Jackson Township, and for several years engaged in business with his brother, D. 0. Miller, as proprietors of a feed business in Ashland. By a former marriage Mrs. Tilton has two daughters : Geneva Lurelle, a graduate of Ashland College, now attends the University of Michigan, lives at home ; and Marjory Anita, a student of Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where she specialized in the study of violin. She now attends Ashland College. Mrs. Myrtle Tilton is a member of the Methodist Church and is active in the work of the Foreign Missionary Society, of which she is an officer. She also belongs to the Friday Bible Club. The family lives at 318 Sandusky Street, Ashland. Mr. Tilton was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Nankin. He was a patriotic, progressive and public spirited citizen, a model of business enterprise and integrity and a Christian gentleman. He possessed unlimited energy and his life was a record of action and HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1157 achievement. The things he took hold of moved. The church, the school,, business, patriotic endeavor, civic righteousness and social affairs were all on a higher plane because of his influence. An outstanding trait in his character was his intense loyalty, loyalty to principle, family, friends, church, and country. The things he believed to be right he stood for under all circumstances. Every phase of war work during the World War claimed his time and attention. For days at a time he neglected his own work for the cause of liberty and democracy. He sold more Liberty Bonds than any other man in the community. Remarkably successful in soliciting funds for the Red Cross and for the Y. M. C. A., his efforts in leaving a larger measure of the spirit of philanthropy and a broader conception of Christian opportunity among those whom he visited was outstanding. John G. Dauber, who is identified with the Loudonville Times as editor and publisher, was born at Attica, N. Y., July 29, 1872, the son of George and Sarah (Lorentz) Dauber. George Dauber, deceased, was a native of Alsace-Lorraine. In early life he emigrated to the United States and settled at Attica, N. Y., where he followed his trade as a blacksmith. Later, he became interested in the carriage and wagon manufacturing business in partnership with a brother, under the firm name of Dauber Brothers. Mr. Dauber died April 9, 1873, and is buried in Attica. His widow was born at Eden, N. Y. She died at Loudonville, Oct. 29, 1930. To Mr. and Mrs. Dauber were born three children: John G., the subject of this sketch ; Della and Martha, both unmarried, live at Loudonville. John G. Dauber was fifteen years of age when he removed to Loudonville with his mother and sisters. He completed his schooling in the Loudonville schools, and began his career as a grocer's clerk. After several years he engaged in business with G. P. Weber, under the firm name of Weber & Dauber, grocers, but two years later disposed of his interest in the business. He has since been interested in newspaper work, being identified with both the Loudonville Advocate and Loudonville Democrat. In April, 1898, he enlisted for service in the Spanish-American War, and saw active service with Company I, Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He took part in the expedition against Santiago, Cuba, and was present at the surrender of that city to American forces. In 1915 Mr. Dauber purchased a half interest in the Loudonville Advocate, and two years later took over the interest of his partner, H. E. Zimmerman. In 1920 the Advocate was consolidated with the Loudonville Democrat, the name of 1158 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO the new publication being the Loudonville Times, and Mr. Dauber has since been associated with John P. Bowman in the enterprise. On Nov. 27, 1924, Mr. Dauber married Miss Elinor M. Keller, of Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of Charles E. and Minnie (Herbst) Keller, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Pennsylvania. Politically, Mr. Dauber is independent. He is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and the Knights and Ladies of Security. David M. Reed, who is identified with the Ashland Sanitary Dairy, is recognized as one of the dependable business men of this city, where he was born Dec. 27, 1889. He is the son of John Wesley and Mary Ann (Baum) Reed. John Wesley Reed was born in Mifflin Township, Ashland County. He has lived on the old Baum homestead in Montgomery Township for many years and is numbered among the prosperous farmers of the county. He is a Democrat and a member of the Lutheran Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Reed were born five children : 1. Hattie, married John Kauffman, lives at Polk. 2. Grace, married C. C. Hout, lives at Mansfield. 3. Rufus, who died in April, 1927. 4. David M., the subject of this sketch. 5. Edith, married Ross Ricket, lives at Wooster. Philip Baum, maternal grandfather of David M. Reed, was one of the first settlers of Ashland County, being a native of Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Zehner. Jim Reed, paternal grandfather, was also a native of Pennsylvania and settled first in Indiana before locating in Ohio. David M. Reed received his education in the district schools of Montgomery Township and was reared on the farm. After his marriage he removed to Ashland and until 1914 was interested in the oil business. At that time he purchased a local milk route and two years later became associated in business with Clifton P. Gongwer. The two partners purchased a half interest in the Ashland Sanitary Dairy in 1918, which was owned by W. D. Cummings and Stewart Whitcomb. This partnership continued until 1919, when Mr. Reed and Mr. Gongwer became sole owners of the business. An addition was built to the plant in 1921 and again in 1930, at which times modern refrigeration and machinery were installed. The company has a wholesale and retail trade, which extends within a radius of 100 miles of Ashland. Their estimated output annually in dairy products consists of 300,000 pounds of butter, 75,000 gallons of ice cream, with a daily sale of milk which amounts to 1,500 gallons. Approximately 30 people are employed by the firm which operates a fleet of nine automobile trucks. In 1925 the Ashland Sanitary Dairy purchased the Budd HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1159 farm, which contains 65 acres, located within the city limits of Ashland. This farm is devoted exclusively to the company's herd of pure bred Guernsey cattle, which numbers 30 in 1930. Their well known "Grade A" milk is a product of this farm. In 1913 Mr. Reed was united in marriage with Miss Ethel Budd of Ashland, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Helbert) Budd. Mr. Budd died in 1927 and his wife died in 1926. Both are buried in Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have a son, David M., Jr., born June 11, 1921. Politically, Mr. Reed is a Democrat. He is a member of the Methodist Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He also belongs to the Ashland Rotary Club and the Ashland Country Club. John W. Getz. Among the leading and highly successful business men of Loudonville is Mr. Getz, who is proprietor of the Getz Monumental Works. He was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1878, the son of John and Margaret (Culler) Getz. John Getz was a native of Germany. When a young man he came to this country with his parents and they settled at Berlin, Holmes County, Ohio, where Mr. Getz remained until 1879. He then removed to Fredericktown, and engaged in the monumental business for a period of 17 years. From 1896 until the time of his death in July, 1905, Mr. Getz conducted a business at Loudonville, being the founder of the Getz Monumental Works in this city. His wife was born in Holmes County, Ohio, and died in 1928. Both are buried at Loudonville. Their children were : Edward, lives at Loudonville ; Anna, married Walter Adams, lives at South Bend, Ind.; Grace, lives at Loudonville ; Irma, married Joseph Ritchie, lives at Mansfield ; John W., the subject of this sketch ; Mabel Buchanan, lives at Mansfield. The boyhood of John W. Getz was spent at Fredericktown, Ohio, and he attended the public schools. Throughout his business career he has been interested in the business which was established by his father in Loudonville, and became a partner in the enterprise in 1903. Since the death of his father in 1905 Mr. Getz has conducted the business alone. It is located at Butler and Market streets, and Mr. Getz carries one of the finest displays of monumental works and marbles to be found anywhere in this part of the State. On June 27, 1907, Mr. Getz was united in marriage with Miss Clara Henley, of Loudonville, the daughter of Gregory C. and Anna Jane (Buckingham) Henley. A complete sketch of Mr. Henley appears elsewhere in 1160 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO this history. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Getz: 1. Barbara Isabelle, born Feb. 19, 1909, a graduate of Loudonville High School, and valedictorian of the class of 1926. She is a graduate nurse of St. Vincent's Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, and is now engaged in private nursing in Mansfield. 2. Charles Joseph, born Oct. 28, 1914, attends Loudonville High School, class of 1931. He is prominent in school athletics. Politically, Mr. Getz is a Democrat. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, and is a life member of the National Rifle Association and also belongs to the Ashland Rifle Club. During the Spanish-American War Mr. Getz served as a member of Company H, Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and saw active service in Cuba. Charles Franklin Kettering, American inventor and manufacturer, president of the General Motors Research Corporation, vice president, General Motors Corporation, and official of other corporations, was born on a farm near Loudonville, Ashland County, Aug. 29, 1876, the son of Jacob and Martha (Hunter) Kettering. Jacob Kettering was numbered among the successful agriculturists of Green Township. He was born in Knox Township, Holmes County, Ohio, April 1, 1841, the son of Melchor and Christina (Price) Kettering. Both were natives of Canton Pirmasens, Germany, the father being born July 25, 1815, and the mother Jan. 10, 1815. They were married in this country and both passed away on the farm which their son, J. F. Kettering, settled on. Melchor Kettering died Oct. 10, 1887, age 72, and his wife died April 14, 1893, aged 78 years. They raised a family of ten children. Jacob Kettering, father of the subject of this sketch, was reared on the old homestead place in Holmes County. At the age of 23 years he was married and came to his farm of 152 acres on sections 23 and 26, Green Township, two and one-half miles northwest of Loudonville, Ohio, and in addition to general farming he engaged in stockraising, in which he was most successful. On April 7, 1864, he was married to Miss Martha Hunter, who was born in Green Township, Ashland County, June 22, 1845, the daughter of David and Katharine (Scholes) Hunter. The father was a son of William and Jane (Steel) Hunter, and the mother of Mrs. Kettering, a native of Baltimore, Md., was brought to this county by her parents, Joshua and Harriet Scholes in her childhood days. Unto David and Katharine (Scholes) Hunter were born 12 children, all of whom are now deceased. Jacob Kettering died in 1914 and his wife died in 1920. Both are buried at Loudonville, Ohio. Their children were: David, lives on the Kettering HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1161 homestead near Loudonville ; Mrs. Emma Culler, lives at Ashland ; Adam, lives at Ashland ; Charles F., the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Charles F. Heyde, lives on the Kettering homestead. Charles Franklin Kettering was educated in the country district school, Loudonville High School, Wooster College, and Ohio State University, at Columbus, graduating therefrom in 1904. After completing his collegiate course, he taught for a while in a country school, later entering the employ of the Star Telephone Company, at Ashland, as an installation man, remaining there for a short period, after which he went to Dayton, Ohio, and entered the employ of The National Cash Register Company, in the capacity of an inventor and engineer, where he remained for a few years. His next venture, in association with Edward A. Deeds, was the organization of The Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company (Delco), with headquarters at Dayton, Ohio, for the purpose of manufacturing one of Mr. Kettering's most important inventions, the Delco starting, lighting and ignition system for automobiles, which today is being utilized all over the world. He is also universally known as the inventor of the Delco Light system. Mr. Kettering, in addition to the offices enumerated above, is president and a director of The Flexible Company, of Loudonville, Ohio ; president, C. F. Kettering, Inc.; vice president, Ridgeleigh Securities, Inc. ; president The Domestic Building Company ; chairman, Board of Directors, Winters National Bank & Trust Company, Dayton, Ohio. He is one of the trustees of Antioch College at Yellow Springs, Ohio, and is intensely interested in the subject of education. Mr. Kettering's genius and inventive ability enabled him during the war to contribute in many ways to the electrical, mechanical, and aeronautical departments of the service. The ignition system used on Liberty motors was one of his inventions. Mr. Kettering was one of the founders of the Engineers' Club, of Dayton, Ohio, and, with Col. E. A. Deeds, joint donor of its complete club building. He is a member of Dayton Country Club, Miami Hunt and Polo Club, the Athletic Club of Columbus, Ohio ; the Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, National Academy of Sciences, Dayton Engineers Club, the Army and Navy Club, American Academy of Political and Social Science, American Chemical Society, American Society for Steel Treating, American Society for Testing Materials, American Philosophical Society. He is a member of the Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit Club, Tam-O-Shanter Country Club, Detroit ; Detroit Athletic Club, Lockhaven Country Club, University Club, New York ; Society of American Military Engineers, American Chemical Society, and Grosse Point Yacht Club, Detroit ; New 1162 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO York Yacht Club, Montauk Yacht Club, the Bath Club and Surf Club, Miami Beach, Fla. On Aug. 1, 1905, Mr. Kettering married Miss Olive Williams, of Ashland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo B. Williams. They both died in 1924. Mr. and Mrs. Kettering have a son, Eugene Williams Kettering, who is identified with the Winton Engine Company, of Cleveland. The family resides at Ridgeleigh Terrace, Dayton. They also maintain residences at the Park Lane, New York City, and the Book-Cadillac, Detroit. Mr. Kettering has offices in the Winters Bank Building, Dayton. J. H. Heitman is among the recognized business men and dependable merchants of Ashland, where he has engaged in the grocery business for a period of 45 years. He was born in this city, Aug. 5, 1862, the son of W. G. and Mary (Rebman) Heitman. W. G. Heitman was born in Center County, Pa., and died in Ashland in 1914. He was one of the city's most prominent men and served as mayor of the municipality for four terms between 1894 and 1902. Among the many ways in which he proved a benefactor to the municipality was that of securing for the city its waterworks, built in 1895, and of which he is justly termed the father. He spent many years in the aggressive warfare in behalf of establishing the plant until he secured its erection, having spent a great deal of his own time and means visiting various cities throughout the state in the investigation of other water plants. The local plant was built at a cost of $45,000. Mr. Heitman was born June 1, 1835, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Goldman) Heitman, and grandson of John Heltman, a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, who came to America and afterward was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was a prominent citizen of Center County, Pa., where he reared his family. His son, Joseph, was born in Center County in 1791, and came to Ashland County in 1836. Together with his own family he brought that of William Goodman, a brother-in-law, each family including nine members, the company having made the journey in two wagons. When they reached Canton, Ohio, which at that time was a small village, Mr. Heitman was robbed during the night by three highwaymen, who took $3,000 in silver, the money being packed in a strong box with clothing. Both families, thus stranded, found $700 of the money had been spent in gambling and horse racing, but Mr. Heltman had some of the money marked and later recovered $2,300. Upon arriving in Ashland County he purchased a farm of 160 acres in Milton Township, and here he followed farming and general carpenter work until his death in 1873 at the age HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1163 of 83 years. His wife, born in Lebanon County, Pa., in 1792, died at the age of 96 years. Both were members of the Evangelical Church. William G. Heltman, son of Joseph and Catherine (Goldman) Heltman, was one year old when his family settled in Ashland County. He attended the district schools, and taught school for a time, after which he was employed as a clerk in the Mansfield post office. In 1859 he became associated in the grocery business with E. W. Wallack, and this partnership continued until 1863, during which time he was also chief clerk of Montgomery Township. In 1863 he was elected clerk of the common pleas court by a majority of 270 votes, and performed the duties of this office three months, when the return of the soldier vote gave the office to Capt. S. M. Barber, by a slight majority. He was elected as city treasurer in 1865 and during the same year was elected county treasurer on the Democratic ticket, being reelected in 1867. From 1871 until 1873 he engaged in the dry goods business, but in 1874 disposed of his interest and became interested in the grocery business. In 1879 Mr. Heltman, in company with W. T. Albertson, became one of the owners and publishers of the Ashland Press, and during the four years in which he gave his financial support and influence to the publication it attained phenomenal success. He served on the board of education from 1882 until 1889, serving as clerk of the board one term, and two terms as president. He was influential in establishing a non-partisan school board, and under the new system the schools were made more efficient, so they attained a rank equal to any in the state. Mr. Heltman was a Mason and for many years served as Worshipful Master of the Ashland Lodge. He was widely known through his integrity as a business man, and enjoying the reputation of being one of the foremost who had the interests of the city and its people at heart, he was in every sense of the word an influential representative of Ashland. Mr. Heltman married Miss Mary Rebman, who was born in Pennsylvania and was reared on a farm adjoining the Heitman farm in Milton Township, Ashland County. She died June 1, 1915, and with her husband is buried in Ashland. To W. G. and Mary (Rebman) Heitman were born seven children: 1. J. H., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mrs. Mary H. Brandt, lives at Ashland. 3. Mrs. Emma R. Sharick, lives at Ashland. 4. Mrs. Caroline Brownell, lives at Washington Court House, Ohio. 5. Frank R., born Aug. 28, 1872, lives in Ashland. In 1895 he married Miss Grace Reaser, the daughter of E. W. and Nettie (Leininger) Reaser, of Ashland. They have a daughter, Portia, who is the wife of F. E. Drake, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., and they have a son, Richard Drake, born in 1919. 6. George A., who died in 1928. 7. Golda M. Barr, lives at Sandusky, Ohio. 1164 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO J. H. Heitman attended the public schools of Ashland and attended Ashland College. He was associated in business with his father from 1874 until 1886, at which time he established the J. H. Heitman Grocery. During his 45 years as a merchant in the city, his store has been located at East Main and Union streets, and he has established an excellent trade. On Aug. 20, 1884, Mr. Heitman was united in marriage with Miss Carrie B. Dresskell, of Saranac, Mich, who died Nov. 5, 1925. She was the daughter of Dr. Dennis and Mary (Smith) Dresskell, natives of Ohio. The former died in 1880, and the latter in 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Heltman's only child, Fred D., was born in Ashland, May 4, 1887. He lives in Cleveland and is nationally known in musical circles, having established a mail order publishing business in that city when he was 22 years of age. Since he attained the age of 14 years he has been recognized as a composer. He married Miss Evelyn Learn, of Canada, and they have three children: Frederick William, born in 1912; Harriet, born in 1914; and Mary Jane, born in 1922. J. H. Heitman has always been a Democrat and he is a devout member of the Congregational Church, of which he has been a member of the board of trustees for many years. The family residence is located at 834 Center Street, where Mr. Heltman has resided most of his life. William Gretzinger, popular merchant of Loudonville, where he is identified with William Gretzinger & Company, grocers, is a native of Ashland County. He was born at Perrysville, Dec. 7, 1874, the son of C. C. and Rosella (Workman) Gretzinger. C. C. Gretzinger was born in Philadelphia, and early in life came to Ohio with his parents, who settled at Perrysville. The father became the owner of a tannery at that place and later engaged in the meat business, being associated with his son. The latter continued the business after the death of his father. C. C. Gretzinger served throughout the Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Gretzinger died in 1928 and his widow, who was born near Hayesville, in Ashland County, resides at Perrysville. They were the parents of seven children : William, the subject of this sketch ; Frederick, lives at Perrysville ; Ona, married Mack Keethler, lives at Toledo ; Grace, married John Kennedy, lives at Mansfield ; Edna, who died at the age of 18 years ; C. E., lives at Perrysville ; and John, who died at the age of two years. William Gretzinger attended the public schools of Perrysville and was associated in business with his father until 1900. He then engaged in HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1165 business for himself for two years at Perrysville, after which he located in Loudonville. He was associated with George and Fred Weimer in the grocery and meat business for five years, and then spent four years in the gravel and sand business in Loudonville. Until 1917 Mr. Gretzinger was connected with the Morris Company, of Chicago, as a traveling representative, and he then returned to Loudonville to organize the William Gretzinger & Company, retail grocers and meat dealers. The company also manufactures ice for the city of Loudonville, and has a plant with a capacity of ten tons per day. Mr. Gretzinger is a director of the Loudonville Milling Company. In 1897 Mr. Gretzinger married Miss Nellie Bowman, of Perrysville, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Bowman. The former died in 1915 and the latter in 1920. Both are buried in California. To Mr. and Mrs. Gretzinger were born five children : 1. Ralph Eugene, born in 1898, associated in business with his father in Loudonville. He married Miss Martha Barnhart, and they have two children, Alice Marie and John. 2. Lois, born in 1900, married Harvey Gray, and lives at Loudonville. They have two daughters, Elizabeth Jane and Mary Louise. 3. Robert, born in 1903, a graduate of Loudonville High School, attended Ohio Wesleyan University. He is now associated in business with his father. 4. William, who died in infancy. 5. Richard, born in 1905, a graduate of Loudonville High School, attended Ashland College. Mr. Gretzinger is a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Chamber of Commerce. Thomas B. Gilbert, deceased, was recognized as one of the dependable business men of Loudonville. He was a member of one of the oldest and best known families of Ashland County. He was born in Loudonville, Jan. 10, 1865, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Sprague) Gilbert. Henry Gilbert, deceased, was a native of England. At about the age of 14 years he came to this country and settled in Knox County, Ohio. He later served an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker with Jacob Wagner, of Coshocton, Ohio, and in 1845 came to Loudonville, where he established a pioneer furniture business. He had in his employ five men and became one of the city's prosperous merchants. Henry Gilbert died in 1898 and his wife, who was born in Wooster, Ohio, died March 28, 1891. He was a Republican and held several public offices. He was a charter member of the Loudonville Lodge, F. & A. M. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert : Henry, who died in Chicago, Ill., in 1920 ; Frank, who died at Dunkirk, N. Y., in 1922 ; William, who died in Chicago, Ill., 1166 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO in 1928 ; Gerard, who died at Loudonville, in 1923 ; Thomas B., the subject of this sketch ; Hattie, unmarried, lives at Loudonville ; J. Bernard, who is branch manager of the National Biscuit Company, Oak Park, Ill.; and Joseph, who lives at Loudonville. Thomas B. Gilbert had always lived in Loudonville. He attended the public schools and was associated in the furniture business with his father after his graduation from Loudonville High School in 1883. He also became interested in the undertaking business and studied at the Massachusetts College of Embalming, Boston, Mass., from which he was graduated in November, 1902. Later, he received an Ohio certificate as an embalmer. He carried on the business which was established by his father until his death, Nov. 29, 1930. The business is now conducted by Joseph N. and L. Hattie Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was a Republican, and belonged to the Rotary Club, Knights of Pythias, and Modern Woodmen of America. He had served as city treasurer for several terms and had been a trustee of the Loudonville Cemetery Board for the past 25 years. Fred W. Boren. A man of business ability and experience is Fred W. Boren, who is owner of the Nash Sales and Service of Ashland. He was born in this city, July 16, 1878, the son of William and Mary E. (McDaniel) Boren. William Boren was born on a farm in Beaver County, Pa. He came to Ohio in 1870 and settled in Ashland where he became interested in the retail coal business. His place of business was located at Church and Pleasant streets, the present site of the Jamison Coal Company, and Mr. Boren was widely known in the city as a coal dealer for 38 years. He was living retired at the time of his death in 1919. His wife, also born in Beaver County, Pa., died in 1923. Both are buried in Ashland. Mr. Boren was a Republican, and was active in local politics, having served for several terms as a member of the city council. He held membership in the Methodist Church. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Boren : Sadie, married F. D. Jacobs, lives at Cleveland ; Della, married D. W. Smith, lives at Columbus ; Fred W., the subject of this sketch ; and Ellen, married H. E. LeFever, lives at Ashland. Fred W. Boren has always lived in Ashland. After his graduation from high school in 1896 he spent five years as a clerk in the grocery store of Bryan and Leaman. He was then identified with F. E. Myers & Bro. Company for 23 years as a traveling representative. He then purchased the interest of Adam Kettering in 1923 in the Chevrolet HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1167 Agency, which was known as Kettering & Ganyard. The partnership of Ganyard & Boren continued until Dec. 4, 1924, as Chevrolet dealers, at which time they became local representatives of the Nash automobile. Since September, 1930, Mr. Boren has been proprietor of the Fred Boren Nash Sales and Service. In 1903 Mr. Boren was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Hess, of Ashland, the daughter of Martin and Jennie (Goard) Hess. Mr. Hess, who was born in Lancaster County, Pa., died in 1926. His widow, who was born near Hayesville, now lives in Ashland. In politics Mr. Boren is identified with the Republican party. He is an active member of the Church of the Brethren and is affiliated with B. P. 0. Elks, Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Boren live at 239 West Walnut Street. Gregory C. Henley, retired, is a substantial and widely known citizen of Loudonville, where he has lived for many years. He was born at Philo, Muskingum County, Ohio, Oct. 25, 1843, the son of Gregory and Barbara (Boeshertz) Henley. Gregory Henley was born in Germany and his wife was a native of France. He was a cooper by trade and also was an extensive farmer and stockman in Knox County for many years. He later lived in Ashland County. Mr. Henley died in 1887 and his wife died in 1860. Both are buried at Danville, Knox County. They were the parents of six children, four of whom survive, their ages ranging from 80 to 91 years. Gregory C. Henley spent his boyhood on his father's farm south of Loudonville, and received his education in the district schools. He was a millwright and was employed at various times in Toledo, Mt. Vernon, and Loudonville. After several years he purchased a wagon shop in Loudonville, which he successfully conducted for several years. Later, he purchased an interest in Hissem-Byers & Company, implement dealers, and after purchasing the interest of Mr. Hissem the firm was continued as Byers & Henley until 1908, at which time Mr. Henley retired. In 1869 Mr. Henley married Miss Anna Jane Buckingham, of Mt. Vernon, who died Aug. 14, 1922. She is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Loudonville. Mrs. Henley was the daughter of Daniel and Rebecca (Decker) Buckingham, natives of Virginia and Ohio respectively. The former died in 1870 and the latter in 1879. Both are buried at Mt. Vernon. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Henley : 1. Charles, who died in 1884. 2. Albert, who lives at Danville, Ohio. 3. Bernard, who 1168 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO died in infancy. 4. Celsus, who lives in Columbus. 5. Clara Jane, married John W. Getz, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Mr. Henley has taken a prominent part in local politics in Loudonville for many years, having served as mayor, justice of the peace, member of the board of public affairs, and member of the city council. He is a Democrat. He holds membership in the Catholic Church. Jesse Lewis Clark. One of the most influential figures in business circles in North Central Ohio is Jesse Lewis Clark, who is president of the Dr. Hess & Clark, Inc., of Ashland. He was born in a log house on the old Lewis farm, in Perry Township, east of Ashland, Sept. 18, 1869, and the story of his early life is one of unremitting toil. His early struggles did not differ materially from those of thousands of other men who have climbed the rugged heights to success, but unlike so many, he has not forgotten to render aid to the poor and unfortunate when he acquired a competence. When he was seven years old his father died and he lived with his grandfather and his uncle. He experienced all the rugged realities that farm life, more than half a century ago, entailed. Early he learned to plow and in his teens was able to do a man's work in the harvest field. He attended the district schools and spent one term at Ashland College. In his early manhood Mr. Clark became a traveling representative for F. E. Myers & Bro. Company. Seeing possibilities in the stock food business which his friend, Dr. Gilbert Hess had started, Mr. Clark purchased for $250 a half interest in the business, which as a result of their energy, application and persistence made them both millionaires. At the beginning of the partnership Mr. Clark drove about in a buckboard over the dirt roads of ten counties of Ohio selling stock food and cattle remedies which his partner, Dr. Hess, manufactured in a little frame building on the north side of East Second Street. Now the plant, one of the largest in the city of Ashland, employs hundreds of people and scores of commercial travelers represent Dr. Hess & Clark, Inc., in various parts of the nation. After the death of Dr. Hess in September, 1923, Mr. Clark purchased his partner's interest. Associated with him in the business now are his two sons, H. M. and Donald. In the days of his youth, Mr. Clark dreamed of possessing a farm with white buildings and white fences some day. Years ago this dream was realized, and it is now the research farm on which are conducted experiments and demonstrations. HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1169 Mr. Clark is a man of many interests. He is president of the Farmers Bank of Ashland, a trustee of Ashland College, has been at the head of Red Cross work in the county for many years, served for a long time as superintendent of Trinity Lutheran Sunday School, was a leader in the movement for good roads, besides being interested in numerous other organizations, among them being the Y. M. C. A. He was one of the first to be interested in the Boy Scout movement. One of Mr. Clark's greatest benefactions is Samaritan Hospital on South Center Street, Ashland, one of the finest and most completely equipped institutions of the sort in North Central Ohio. It was dedicated May 28, 1912, and has been doing a wonderful work ever since. Grounds, buildings, and equipment cost Mr. Clark considerably more than $100,000, and could not now be duplicated for double that amount. In giving this hospital he stipulated that no sick person should ever be refused care and treatment there, even though that person had not a penny. Another monument of his generosity will be the public library at the southwest corner of West Main Street and Claremont Avenue. Building and equipment will cost more than $100,000. In 1929 when the Ashland Community Chest was organized, Mr. Clark became the head of it. It functioned most efficiently and a still greater work is being done through the Community Chest for 1931, ten different organizations and societies being beneficiaries. Mr. Clark, as president of the board of governors, has given wonderful service in behalf of this community undertaking. Mr. Clark married the sweetheart of his youth, Miss Mary Swinef ord. They have two sons, H. M. and Donald Clark ; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas W. Casey, of Akron, and Miss Marjorie Clark, and two grandchildren. It may be said that Mr. Clark is one of the happiest men in Ashland, and he has a right to be happy for he has not only built up a great industry in which hundreds of people are employed, a business that steadily increases year after year, but he has used and is still using his wealth to bring health and happiness to great numbers of people. Nor are his benefactions confined to the giving of money, generous though they have been. This busy man of affairs finds time to render abundant service in every movement for the advancement of his home community, and to serve as head of the laymen's stewardship movement of the United Lutheran Church of America, which was organized in 1907 as the result of a stirring address he made in that year at the General Synod of the Lutheran Church. Enrolled in the Committee of 500 of which movement of the Lutheran laymen Ashland's beloved citizen, J. L. Clark, has been the head ever since its organization, are some of the most influential laymen of the church, many of whom pledge a $1,000 a year for life and none 1170 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO less than $100 a year to this work, which has as objectives the systematizing of the financial affairs of the church and the education of the highest type of young men for the Christian ministry, efficient men for the work of an increasingly efficient church. One of the stained glass windows in Ashland Trinity Lutheran Church portrays the Good Samaritan and bears the motto, "We will go about doing good." In his boyhood the parable of the Good Samaritan impressed Mr. Clark deeply and the years have intensified in him the ideal of "Service above Self." The spirit of social service is the dominating influence in his life. Harry L. Horne. As editor of the Ashland Times-Gazette, Mr. Horne is widely known in newspaper circles throughout North Central Ohio. He was born at Allerton, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1901, the son of Rev. J. W. and Martha (Lincoln) Horne. Rev. J. W. Horne was born at Glade Spring, Va., and his wife is a native of Marion, Va. He is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has retired recently after 40 years of service. Reverend Horne served pastorates at Allerton, Iowa ; Pioneer, Ohio ; Harpster, Ohio ; North Lewisburg, Ohio ; Rushsylvania, Ohio ; LaRue, Ohio ; and Zanesfield, Ohio. He and his wife now reside at LaRue. Their children are : John Willard, who is vice president of the Virginia-Lincoln Furniture Company, Marion, Va.; Mary Virginia, lives at home ; Martha, lives at home ; and Harry L., the subject of this sketch. Harry L. Home grew up at Allerton, Iowa, and attended the public schools, being a graduate of LaRue High School in 1919. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Journalism at Ohio State University in 1923, and began his newspaper career as a reporter on the Ashland Times-Gazette immediately after his graduation. He later became sports and city editor, and in 1926 was appointed editor of the publication. He has been identified with this paper continuously with the exception of a short time spent on the Cleveland Plain Dealer during 1926. On June 4, 1926, Mr. Horne was united in marriage with Miss Martha Schultz, a native of Kansas City, Mo., and a resident of Ashland at the time of her marriage. She is the daughter of L. B. and Myrta (Smilie) Schultz, natives of Missouri and Ohio, respectively. Mr. Schultz died in 1910. His widow lives at 32 West Third Street, Ashland. To Mr. and Mrs. Home have been born two daughters, Laura Lou, born March 20, 1927, and Mary Ann, born Nov. 12, 1930. Mr. Home is identified with the Republican party in politics and holds membership in the Methodist Church. His wife is a Presbyterian. Mr. HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1171 Horne is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and is a member of the Chapter and Council in Ashland. He also belongs to the Ashland Country Club, Theta Chi and Sigma Delta Chi fraternities, and has been president of the Lions Club and Ashland Chamber of Commerce. Lyman A. Adair, M. D., who is recognized as one of the able young physicians and surgeons of Wooster, is a member of one of the oldest and best known families of Wayne County. He was born at Doylestown, Wayne County, Aug. 10, 1892, the son of Edward E. and Nina (Franks) Adair. Edward E. Adair was a well known figure in educational circles of Wayne County for many years. He was born in Wooster Township, July 8, 1857, and was graduated from Wooster College in the class of 1881. He became identified with the school system of this county and spent his entire life as a teacher here. He served as a member of the board of Wayne County school examiners for a period of 18 years. Mr. Adair died June 12, 1913. His wife was born in Chippewa Township, Wayne County, June 16, 1871, and now lives in Wooster. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Adair: Lyman A., the subject of this sketch ; Frances L., a graduate of Wooster College, now a teacher in Lakewood (Ohio) public schools ; Jeanette F., a graduate of Kent Normal School, lives at Detroit, Mich. ; and Edward E., a student, lives at home. Edward E. Adair was the son of Anderson Adair, who came to Wayne County with his parents from Fayette County, Pa. They settled in Wooster Township, where Anderson Adair became a prosperous farmer and leading citizen. For several terms he served as county commissioner. He died at the age of 80 years. His father, Patrick Adair, was a native of County Down, Ireland, and an early settler of Fayette County, Pa. He served throughout the War of 1812 and came to Wooster Township, Wayne County, in 1824. He died in 1866 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Wooster. He is thus recognized as one of the first settlers of Wooster Township. Lyman A. Adair attended the public and high schools of Doylestown, and was a student of Wooster College and subsequently took up the study of medicine at the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1921. He has since been engaged in general practice in Wooster, with offices at 243 East Liberty Street. Doctor Adair is also a member of the staff of the Kinney & Knestrick Hospital, Wooster. On Aug. 10, 1926, Doctor Adair married Miss Ruth M. Weygandt, the daughter of Harry F. and Margaret (Peters) Weygandt, who are resi- 1172 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO dents of Chippewa Township, where Mr. Weygandt is a prosperous farmer. Mrs. Adair is also a niece of Judge Weygandt, who lives retired in Wooster. She was born at Orrville, Ohio, and is a graduate of the Nurses School, City Hospital, Akron, Ohio. Doctor and Mrs. Adair have a daughter, Nina Patricia, born March 8, 1928. Doctor Adair is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Ebenezer Lodge, No. 33, F. & A. M.; Wooster Chapter, No. 27, R. A. M.; B. P. O. E., No. 1346, Wooster ; County, State, and National Medical Associations; and has been local surgeon for the B. & O. R. R. for the past five years. Jesse W. Ebert. One of the citizens of real worth in Wayne County is Jesse W. Ebert, who is serving as mayor of Wooster. He was born in Chester Township, Wayne County, Feb. 9, 1873, the son of Noah and Lydia (McConnell) Ebert. Noah Ebert was a member of one of the oldest families of Wayne County. He was born in Chester Township, March 22, 1844, the son of Nathaniel Ebert, who came to Ohio from Lancaster County, Pa., during the early days. He was a shoemaker by trade and became the owner of a small home in Chester Township, where he died in 1881 at the age of 69 years. His son, Noah Ebert, spent his entire life in this section and died July 2, 1891. He married Lydia McConnell, who was born in Jackson Township, Ashland County, in 1842. She died March 22, 1882. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ebert are buried in Eight Square Cemetery, Chester Township. They were the parents of four children: H. E., lives at Wooster, has been a teacher in the Wayne County schools for 35 years ; Jesse W., the subject of this sketch; Martha M. Smith, lives at Ashland; and Edward O., born in 1878, died Jan. 4, 1905. Jesse W. Ebert attended the district schools of Chester Township, and also studied at Ada, Ohio. He engaged in teaching from, 1893 until 1907, after which he served as railway postal clerk on the Pennsylvania Railroad system until 1920. He resigned from that work on account of ill health and retired until 1922, at which time he was elected recorder of Wayne County. He was reelected to that office in 1924 and on Jan. 8, 1928, was appointed city service director of Wooster, under Mayor-elect Eli K. Geiselman. In November, 1929, Mr. Ebert was elected mayor of Wooster by a majority of 287 votes, and took office Jan. 1, 1930. On Oct. 31, 1900, Mr. Ebert was united in marriage with Miss Clara Swinehart, of Chester Township, the daughter of B. F. and Margaret (Worst) Swinehart, both deceased. They are buried in Fairhaven Ceme- HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1173 tery, Chester Township. Mr. and Mrs. Ebert have a son, Donley H., born May 13, 1903. He is a graduate of Wooster High School and Ohio State University, where he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. He is now manager of the Chippewa Finance Company of Wooster. He is unmarried and lives at home. Mr. Ebert is a Democrat and has always taken an active interest in local politics. He is affiliated with the Wooster Masonic Lodge, and belongs to the Wooster Board of Trade. The Ebert family lives at 348 West Larwill Street. Charles M. Lovett. Numbered among the responsible business men of Wayne County is Charles M. Lovett, who is vice president of the Wayne Building & Loan Company, of Wooster. He was born in Washington Township, Holmes County, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1851, the son of James Hanson and Mary (Dunfee) Lovett. James Hanson Lovett was a native of Ohio and his wife was born in Indiana. The former died at the age of 44 years and is buried at Millersburg, Ohio. His wife died at the age of 84 years. They were the parents of three children: Charles M., the subject of this sketch ; Alveretta, married William H. Shipp, lives at Kansas City, Kan. ; and Frank E., deceased. Charles M. Lovett was educated in the district schools of Washington Township and attended Vermilion Institute at Hayesville, Ohio. He was interested in general farming until 1874 and at that time located at Shreve, Ohio, where he spent two years in the shoe business. He then resumed his farming interests near Shreve and successfully operated his farm until 1893, being recognized as an extensive stockman. Mr. Lovett was elected county treasurer of Wayne County in 1891, and two years later removed to Wooster. He served in the office of county treasurer for two terms, after which he became manager of the Wooster Shale Brick Paving Company. Four years later he became agent of the Southwestern Railway Company, and he was also president of the Millersburg, Wooster & Orrville Telephone Company until its merger with the Ohio Central Telephone Company. Since 1904 Mr. Lovett has been identified with the Wayne Building & Loan Company of Wooster as vice president. On Nov. 27, 1871, Mr. Lovett married Miss Vera A. Powell, of Shreve, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel B. and Ann Powell, both deceased. Mrs. Lovett, born Nov. 20, 1850, died May 12, 1926, and is buried at Wooster. Mr. and Mrs. Lovett had an adopted daughter, Iva, who is the wife of 1174 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO Harry S. Palmer, of Wooster. They have a son, Charles Lovett Palmer, who married Juanita Garner, and their son is Charles Lovett, Jr. Mr. Lovett is a Democrat and is a member of Garfield Lodge, F. & A. M., Shreve, Ohio. The Wayne Building and Loan Company. The incorporation of the Wayne Building & Loan Company, one of the leading financial institutions of North Central Ohio, was dated March 30, 1899, and carried the following signatures : L. P. Ohliger, Charles M. Lovett, J. G. Sanborn, W. A. Wilson, J. R. Zimmerman, H. A. Hoffstott, and J. Fremont Hickman. It had an authorized capital stock of $300,000. The charter granted by the State of Ohio bears the date April 1, 1899, and books were opened for subscriptions to the capital stock on April 3rd, when the following subscribers were enrolled : Andrew Branstetter, L. P. Ohliger, J. R. Zimmerman, W. A. Wilson, H. A. Hoffstott, J. H. Harding, C. M. Lovett, J. G. Sanborn, J. Fremont Hickman, Harry McClaren, W. O. Beebe, and Ross W. Funk. The first election of directors was held and resulted in the choice of L. P. Ohliger, Harry McClaren, and J. Fremont Hickman, for three years, J. R. Zimmerman, C. M. Lovett, and H. A. Hoffstott for two years, and Andrew Branstetter, W. A. Wilson, and W. O. Beebe for one year. The officers elected were: L. P. Ohliger, president ; J. Fremont Hickman, vice president ; W. A. Wilson, treasurer ; and Ross W. Funk, attorney. The first certificate of paid-up stock was issued to a young woman employed in the Wooster Dry Goods Store, and amounted to $1,000 ; the money remained with the company until January, 1914. The business of the company prospered from the beginning, the first statement after nine months showing assets of $23,996.22, and a dividend of 6% per annum was declared. The capital stock was increased to $500,000 on Dec. 6, 1901, and July 22, 1904, showed a further increase to $1,000,000, followed by $5,000,000 on Jan. 15, 1912, and $10,000,000 on Feb. 16, 1917. About this time a new site for the institution was purchased, known as Doctor Robinson's Corner. It was not built on, however, until December, 1903. In 1916 enlargements of the office building were deemed necessary and the services of Henry & Murphy, architects, of Akron, were secured, resulting in the plans and specifications providing for the construction and equipment of a splendidly appointed building now known as the Wayne Building & Loan Company. The building is of buff brick construction, with terra cotta trim. The first floor is finished in mahogany with Italian marble screen and wainscoting. The furniture and fixtures HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1175 are in harmony with the central plan of providing for an attractive and convenient counting room and lobby. A fireproof vault extends to the basement and is equipped with the latest product in Mosler quadruple manganese steel bank safe, lock boxes, etc. Feb. 21, 1917, was the day set for the formal opening of the new building. The plan of the Wayne Building & Loan Company is based on true mathematical and business principles, and no institution can be founded on a more conservative and substantial basis. The present officers of the Wayne Building & Loan Company are: C. E. Thorne, president ; Charles M. Lovett, vice president ; J. G. Sanborn, secretary ; Lloyd D. Sanborn, assistant secretary ; Col. F. C. Gerlach, treasurer ; and Daniel C. Funk, attorney. Directors are: George A. Fisher, John E. Weiser, Jesse McClellan, and Judge Ross W. Funk. On Dec. 31, 1929, assets amounted to $20,500,000, with undivided profits of $638,402.86. Marion F. Graven. One of the leading figures in legal circles in Wayne County is Marion F. Graven, who is prosecuting attorney. He was born in Ashland County, Nov. 9, 1901, the son of Dr. Thomas A. and Tamzen (Finney) Graven. A complete sketch of Dr. Thomas A. Graven, of Wooster, appears elsewhere in this history. Marion F. Graven was two years old when his parents located in Wooster. He attended the public schools in this city, and was graduated from Wooster College. During 1925 and 1926 he was identified with the Cuyahoga Abstract & Title Company, of Cleveland, after having received his degree in law at Ohio State University in 1924. Since 1926 Mr. Graven has been located in Wooster and engaged in general practice until Jan. 7, 1929, at which time he assumed the office of prosecuting attorney of Wayne County. Mr. Graven married Miss Nettie Way, of Wooster, the daughter of Zetus and Sude (Andress) Way. Mr. Way is a farmer and lives in Plain Township, Wayne County. His wife is deceased and is buried in Cleveland. Mrs. Graven is a graduate of Wooster High School and now attends Wooster College. Two daughters have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Graven : Sue Eleanor, born Oct. 5, 1923; and Marjorie Lillian, born Jan. 30, 1925. Mr. Graven is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wooster, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Modern Woodmen of America, Lions Club, and Gamma Beta Gamma fraternity. Politically he is a Republican. 1176 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO H. Seymour Scott, general contractor, is prominent in Ashland, and is a member of a pioneer family of Ashland County. He was born on a farm two miles north of Jeromesville, Jan. 10, 1868, the son of James and Maria (Trease) Scott. James Scott was born near Jeromesville, and his wife was also a native of Ashland County. He followed farming during his entire life and was a well known resident of the community. He died in 1910 and his wife died in 1890. Both are buried at Jeromesville. Mr. Scott was a Democrat, and a member of the Methodist Church. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Scott : H. Seymour, the subject of this sketch ; Mamie, married John Cameron, who was killed in Miami, Fla., in 1927, and she later married Nathan Lee, and lives in Miami ; and Tilden, who died at the age of 19 years. The boyhood of H. Seymour Scott was spent on his father's farm near Jeromesville and he received his education in the district schools. At the age of 20 years he became well known as a dealer in hay, and was thus engaged for a period of 12 years. Mr. Scott became interested in the contracting and building business in 1900. He is widely known as a road builder, and also is a builder of bridges and engages in construction work in general. Mr. Scott was the builder of the Loudonville bridge, which has a span of 176 feet, being the longest bridge in Ashland County; the Ashland-Shiloh concrete road ; the Ashland-Shelby macadam road; the Vermilion south road ; the Rittman southern road in Wayne County ; and the Wooster-Burbank road. He is also successful as an inventor, and holds patents on a stone and sand loading device, concrete block machine, two different types of concrete mixers, and has also perfected a composition of cement and chemicals which is widely used in the manufacture of table tops and bath room fixtures. He has done much to beautify Ashland in the building and the improvement of property in the various parts of the city. Mr. Scott was one of the first concrete block manufacturers in Ashland, having started this business here in 1900. Mr. Scott was married (first) in September, 1888, at Jeromesville, to Miss Tibbie Heiman, the daughter of John Heiman. To this union were born two children: 1. Carl L., born in 1890, lives at Jeromesville. He married Miss Nellie Weddell, of Ashland, and they had two children: Beulah, who died at the age of eight years ; and Thelma, born in 1920. 2. Daisy Cleo, who died in infancy. Mr. Scott was married (second) in 1893 to Miss Minnie Foss, of Ashland, the daughter of David and Susan (Flickinger) Foss, the former lives at Ashland, and the latter, a native of Pennsylvania, died in 1875. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott were born seven children: 1. Mildred Marie, born July 1, 1895, married Clarence Shanks, lives at Ashland, and they HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1177 have a son, Charles, born in 1916. 2. Helen Beatrice, born June 28, 1897, attended Daleville College, married Edward Norris, lives at Ashland. They have a daughter, Kathleen, born in 1918. 3. Fannie Inez, born Sept. 23, 1898, attended Daleville College and Ashland College, married Lloyd Rose-borough. They live at Rocky River, Ohio. 4. Marguerite Pauline, born Dec. 21, 1900, married Howard Jacobs, lives at Akron, Ohio. They have two children: Harriet, born in 1921, and Russell, born in 1928. 5. Elizabeth Isabel, born June 13, 1903, married Lee Dalton, lives at Ashland. They have four children: Dorn Dalton, born in 1922 ; Scott, born in 1924 ; Joan, born in 1926 ; and Douglas, born in 1928. 6. Ruth Lavonne, born March 25, 1909, married Orrville Dye, Eves at Ashland. She is a graduate of Ashland High School and attended the Cleveland School of Art. 7. Robert Seymour, born Oct. 14, 1911, attends Ashland High School, member of the class of 1931. Mr. Scott is a Democrat and holds membership in the Brethren Church. Thomas Arthur Graven, M. D., is outstanding among the prominent physicians and surgeons of North Central Ohio, engaged in the practice of his profession at Wooster, and he is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Holmesville, Holmes County, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1871, the son of Marion and Sarah Jane (McCulloch) Graven. Marion Graven was born at Holmesville, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1847. He was the son of Thomas Graven, who was born in Philadelphia, Feb. 16, 1805. The latter came to Holmes County in March, 1816, and married Eliza McKelvey, Oct. 11, 1838. He died Dec. 2, 1871, and is buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Holmes County. His father was John Graven, Sr., who was born in Germany, Nov. 5, 1758, and who emigrated to the United States and settled in Philadelphia. He brought his family to Ohio in 1816 and settled on 700 acres of land near the present location of Holmesville. He was an umbrella maker and carriage trimmer. He died Feb. 12, 1833, and is buried on the old Graven homestead. He married Rebecca Randle in 1797. She was born in Philadelphia, July 23, 1761, the daughter of Nicholas Randle. She died March 17, 1848. Marion Graven, father of the subject of this sketch, became a prosperous farmer of Holmes County. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he served as elder for many years. He died Jan. 9, 1903, and is buried at Loudonville, Ohio. His widow lives with her son, Judge D. Homer Graven, of Loudonville. She was born in Prairie Township, Holmes County, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1851, the daughter of David McCulloch, who was born near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pa., Dec. 20, 1178 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO 1808. He came to Holmes County with his parents in 1811 and from 1835 until 1841 was employed as a salesman for fanning mills at Salem, Ohio. He was married Nov. 7, 1842, to Jane Wolgamott, of Salt Creek Township, Holmes County, who was born Aug. 2, 1818. David McCulloch served as justice of the peace at Holmesville from 1851 until 1857, and died there Feb. 22, 1892. His wife died Aug. 17, 1880. He was the son of Hugh McCulloch, who was born in Fifeshire, Scotland, in 1759. He came to the United States in 1780 and settled on a farm near Carlisle, Pa., where he taught school for a number of years. He was married in 1793 to Elizabeth Gibson, who was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1770. They came to Holmes County, Ohio, April 14, 1811, having entered land in 1810. He died in 1836 and his wife died in 1814. Thomas Arthur Graven, subject of this sketch, received his early education in the district schools of Ripley Township, Holmes County, and attended Smithville Academy. From 1889 until 1892 he taught school after attending Mt. Union College for a short time. He was enrolled as a student at Ohio Medical College in 1896 and two years later entered Jefferson Medical College, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine, May 14, 1900. He began his professional career at Mohican, Ashland County, Ohio, in 1900, and four years later removed to Wooster, where he has continued in practice to the present time. Doctor Graven enlisted for service during the World War and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps, later being promoted to captain. During the influenza epidemic he was stationed at Camp Dix as ward surgeon in Base Hospital No. 34, and on Sept. 9, 1918, was assigned to the department of orthopedic surgery. Doctor Graven was discharged from the service Aug. 21, 1919, and is now interested in the welfare of the disabled soldier, being a member of the U. S. Veterans Bureau's examining board for this district of Ohio for two years. He has been recommended by the War Department for lieutenant colonel. On Sept. 26, 1895, Doctor Graven was united in marriage with Miss Tamzen Finney, who was born in Monroe Township, Holmes County, Dec. 13, 1875, the daughter of Thomas D. and Lois (Numbers) Finney. She is a direct descendant of Judge David Finney, who served with the rank of captain during the Revolutionary War, and Capt. John James of Delaware. Marion F. Graven, whose biography appears elsewhere in this history, is the only child born to Doctor and Mrs. Graven. He is a member of Ebenezer Lodge, No. 33, F. & A. M. ; Wooster Chapter ; Wooster Council ; Consistory of Bloomburg, Pa., 32nd degree ; Wilkesbarre, Pa., Shrine ; Post No. 68, American Legion ; and I. O. O. F., No. 42, of Wooster, Ohio. Doctor and Mrs. Graven live at 133 East Larwill Street, Wooster. HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1179 John C. Bartell, who is widely known throughout North Central Ohio as auditor of Wayne County, is a native of Wooster, where he resides. He was born Aug. 22, 1896, the son of Cyrus and Emma Bartell. Cyrus Bartell, a native of Ohio, died in 1898, and is buried in Wooster. His widow was born at Apple Creek, Wayne County, and resides in Wooster. They were the parents of four children. John C. Bartell attended the public schools of Wooster and was graduated from Wooster High School in 1917. His first employment was with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company at Akron. Later he was employed in the Wooster plant of the Kelly Springfield Tire Company as a tire builder. He then went with the East Ohio Gas Company. In 1926 Mr. Bartell was elected auditor of Wayne County, and has held that office continuously since that date. During the World War Mr. Bartell volunteered for service in August, 1918, and was sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. He was later located at Camp Knox, where he was discharged Dec. 26, 1918, with the rank of sergeant. He was a member of Battery A, 59th Field Artillery. Mr. Bartell holds membership in the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Ebenezer Lodge, No. 33, F. & A. M., of Wooster, and Canton Lodge of Perfection, Mystic Council ; Brenton Chapter of Rose Croix ; Wooster Chapter No. 27, Wooster Council No. 13, Wooster Commandery, No. 48, K. T., York Rite ; and Lake Erie Consistory, Scottish Rite, 32nd degree ; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elks Lodge, and American Legion. He also belongs to the Wooster Country Club, Lions Club, and Wooster Board of Trade. Mr. Bartell is unmarried. He lives with his mother at 409 North Walnut Street. Alton H. Etling. High achievement marks the career of Alton H. Etling, attorney, of Wooster, who has served for two terms as a member of the House of Representatives from this district, and one term in the State Senate, and as solicitor for the city of Orrville, where he resides, for eight consecutive terms. Mr. Etling was born at Mount Eaton, Wayne County, Nov. 13, 1880, the son of Barnhart and Anna Maria (Lash) Etling. Barnhart Etling was a native of Saxony, Germany. At the age of 19 years he emigrated to the United States and settled in Ohio. He followed his trade as a tailor at Mount Eaton, for many years, and died there at the age of 78 years. His wife was born in Stark County, Ohio, in 1840, and died in 1889. Both are buried at Mount Eaton. They were the parents of two sons : Ira, deceased ; and Alton H., the subject of this sketch. 1180 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO Barnhart Etling was the father of two sons by a former marriage. Lauren Fillmore Etling, Hudson, Ohio ; and William Clark Etling, Strasburg, Ohio. The early education of Alton H. Etling was received in the schools of Mount Eaton. He attended Ohio Northern University, and later was graduated with honors (cum laude) from Wooster College in 1904. He subsequently studied law at Ohio State University and the University of Chicago, being admitted to the Ohio bar in 1914. Before taking up the study of law, Mr. Etling was engaged in teaching and was superintendent of the Orrville schools from 1908 until 1912. On June 8, 1900, Mr. Etling married Miss Ella F. Messner, of Orrville, the daughter of John and Mary Messner, both deceased. They were natives of Paint Township, Wayne County. To Mr. and Mrs. Etling were born two daughters : 1. Mary Helen, a graduate of Orrville High School, and Ohio Wesleyan University, class of 1927, now a teacher in the public schools of Akron, Ohio. 2. Ruth Marguerite, a graduate of Orrville High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, class of 1930, now a teacher in the Orrville public schools. Mr. Etling has always been a Democrat. He is a member of the Methodist Church of Orrville and is affiliated with Lodge No. 430, F. & A. M., Orrville ; Wooster Chapter, No. 27, R. A. M.; Wooster Council, No. 13 ; Wooster Commandery, K. T.; Canton Lodge of Perfection ; Canton Chapter of Rose Croix ; Tadmore Temple, Mystic Shrine ; Knights of Pythias, and Rotary Club of Orrville. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce of Orrville, Ohio, of which he has served as president for two terms. Joseph H. Todd, M. D., has been a distinguished citizen of Wooster for more than half a century, and throughout his professional career was widely known as an authority in various branches of medicine. He was born Feb. 4, 1937. The ancestors of Joseph H. Todd on his paternal side were Scotch, Irish and Welch. His maternal ancestors were Dutch and Welch, his mother being a direct descendant of Peter Yokom, who emigrated to America from Holland in 1693 and settled near Philadelphia. His oldest son, John, married Elizabeth DeHaven, and he was killed in service during the Revolutionary War. About this time the name Yokom was changed to Yocum. John Yocum, his son, was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 14, 1757, and married Mary Evans, at Chester, Pa. He located in York County, Pa., and founded the town of Yocumtown on the Susquehanna River. He removed to Wayne County, Ohio, in 1828. The latter John Yocum was the HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1181 great-grandfather of Joseph H. Todd, his son, Elijah, being the Doctor's grandfather and a local Methodist minister. He married Catherine Wagoner, of Yocumtown, and they were the parents of Caroline Matilda Yocum, who was born in 1813, and who was the mother of Joseph H. Todd. Capt. James Todd, paternal great grandfather of Joseph H. Todd, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about 1690, and in 1740 came to America with his wife, who was of Welch descent. They settled at Baltimore, Md., and he became a sea captain and the owner of numerous vessels plying between his home city and Cuba and the Caribbean Sea. He later lived on a farm in York County, Pa. His son, James Todd, was born in 1750, and was the grandfather of Joseph H. Todd. He was a saddler by trade and also a Quaker school teacher. He served as justice of the peace and as a captain of militia. His son, James Todd, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in 1796. After the death of his father in 1828, the younger James Todd came to Ohio and located in Wayne County, where he became well known as a dealer in horses. He was married in 1836 to Caroline Matilda (Yocum) Munhall, a widow. To them were born two children: Joseph H., the subject of this sketch; and Lunette Yocum. The early life of Joseph H. Todd was spent on his father's farm near Milibrook, where he attended the country schools. He subsequently was a student at Vermillion Institute at Hayesville, Ohio, which at that time was under the presidency of Rev. Saunders Diefendorf, one of the foremost academic educators in the early history of Ohio. He later attended Fredericksburg Academy and in 1861 took up the study of medicine. After the Battle of Gettysburg, in response to the national call for medical aid, although yet a student, Doctor Todd hastened to the scene of that desperate struggle, which afforded him extraordinary opportunity in practical surgery. Here and at Chambersburg and Harrisburg he remained during the summer of 1863, and then proceeded to Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York City, where he remained during 1863-64. He studied under the direct supervision of Doctor Smith and Dr. Austin Flint, Sr. Later, in 1864, he was a private student of Dr. Frank Hamilton, and the following year received his degree as Doctor of Medicine. In 1869 Doctor Todd was a delegate to the National Medical Society at New Orleans, La., being commissioned by the Wayne County Medical Society. To further gratify his aspirations to attain the highest possible skill and excellence in the various departments of his profession, Doctor Todd returned to New York City, placing himself under the special supervision of Dr. Austin Flint, Jr. In 1870 he served as assistant to Dr. Flint. Doctor Todd came to Wooster in 1876 and has always been recognized as the city's leading surgeon. He has been a member of the Wooster Public Health Association since 1892. He was a delegate to the Interna- 1182 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO tional Medical Congress at Washington, D. C., in 1887, and again in Berlin, Germany, in 1890, at which time he visited all the leading hospitals in Europe in the interest of his profession. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, being chosen in 1892, and was present at the second meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science, being elected a member at that time. Doctor Todd also assisted in the founding of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society at Columbus in 1881, and is a charter member of that body. The investigations and researches which have been made by Doctor Todd in the various fields of scientific thought have proven to be most valuable contributions to the institutions of which he is a member. Doctor Todd married Miss Ophelia Campbell, who died in 1920. She is buried in Wooster Cemetery. Their son, James Campbell Todd, died in 1928. He was a graduate of the College of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and became a leading physician and surgeon in the west, being identified with the Gross Medical College at Denver, Colo., where he founded a chair of diagnosis by laboratory methods. He was the author of a number of leading medical books and journals, among which may be mentioned: "Clynical Diagnosis," which was used in practically all leading medical colleges. He is survived by his widow and two daughters: Ophelia, who is a graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, lives in New York City ; and Edith, a graduate of the University of Colorado. Dan S. Yoder. As treasurer of Wayne County, Mr. Yoder is well and favorably known throughout North Central Ohio. He was born in Green Township, Wayne County, Dec. 25, 1879, the son of David Z. and Mary Ann (Smiley) Yoder. David Z. Yoder was born in Mifflin County, Pa., May 7, 1849. About 1853 he came to Ohio with his parents who settled on a farm in Wayne County. He was the son of John K. Yoder, a native of Berks County, Pa., who became one of the most prosperous farmers of Green Township, being the owner of 140 acres of land, now owned by Howard D. Miller. John K. Yoder is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, near Orrville. His son, David Z., died Dec. 4, 1929. His wife, Mary Ann Yoder, died in 1919. She was the daughter of John Smiley, who came to Ohio from Indiana many years before and settled in Green Township. To David Z. and Mary Ann (Smiley) Yoder were born eight children, as follows : Emma, the widow of Amos J. Burkholder, lives near Smithville, Ohio ; Lydia, married A. E. Yoder, although the same name not related, lives at Canton, Ohio ; Dan S., the subject of this sketch ; Mary, married S. P. Zook, lives HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1183 in Milton Township, Wayne County ; Amanda, who died in 1927, was the wife of M. C. Klofenstein, of Green Township ; Elizabeth, married Ray I. Krabill, lives in Milton Township ; David Milton, lives at Barberton, Ohio ; and Floyd, lives at Lansing, Mich. Dan S. Yoder attended the district schools of Milton Township, and is a graduate of Smithville High School and Ada Normal School. He engaged in teaching at Smithville until 1910, spent the following five years on a farm in Green Township ; and in 1915 removed to Orrville, where he became interested in the grain and feed business. He also established an insurance business in that city. Mr. Yoder assumed the duties of treasurer of Wayne County in September, 1929. On June 26, 1906, Mr. Yoder married Miss Jessie Eleanor Fetzer, of Milton Township, the daughter of Samuel and Rachel (Feightner) Fetzer. Both now deceased and are buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Milton Township. Mrs. Yoder was a teacher in the schools of Smithville before her marriage. To Mr. and Mrs. Yoder have been born five children: Kermit Stanley, born March 27, 1908, now attending Akron University ; Marcile Imogene, born Nov. 13, 1909, attended Wittenberg College, now employed in the offices of the county treasurer in Wooster ; Heber Delmer, born Feb. 6, 1915, attends Orrville High School ; Mary, born Dec. 9, 1916, died July 21, 1919 ; and Richard Dean, born Aug. 6, 1925. Mr. Yoder is identified with the Republican party in politics, and is the first Republican to serve as treasurer of Wayne County since 1884, and has been reelected for a second term. He and his family are members of the English Lutheran Church of Orrville, and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Yoder and his family reside in Orrville. J. W. Lehr, M. D. One of the foremost physicians and surgeons of Wayne County is Doctor Lehr, who has successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Wooster for 42 years. He was born at Overton, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1859, the son of Abraham and Susan (Carl) Lehr. Abraham Lehr was a native of Ohio. He spent many years at Overton, Wayne County, and was widely known as an expert in the making of shoes. He employed as many as six men in his shop and had an extensive trade. The shoes made by him were entirely hand-made and after the advent of shoe machinery, Mr. Lehr retired from that business and became well known in Overton as a grocer. He was living retired in Wooster at the time of his death in 1902. His wife died in 1879. Both are buried in Overton Cemetery. 1184 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO The early education of J. W. Lehr was received in the schools of Overton and Smithville College. He was graduated from the Wooster College of Medicine, of Cleveland, in 1883, spent the following eight years in practice at Overton, and in 1891 located in Wooster. He is thus one of the pioneer physicians in this section of North Central Ohio and is widely known. He has offices at 352 West Liberty Street. Doctor Lehr was married Jan. 6, 1903, at Chicago, Ill., to Miss Mary C. Newell, of Wooster. She was born in this city in 1874. They have no children but have reared and educated five, to whom they are related: Maud, married Charles Whittemeyer, lives at Wooster; Edna, died at the age of 13 Tears ; Lavina, died at the age of 19 years ; James Newell, a student at Wooster College ; and Helen, married James Barrick, lives at East Canton, Ohio. Doctor Lehr has no club or lodge affiliations. His wife holds membership in the Reformed Church. Ralph E. Tinsley, cement contractor, is a progressive and well known citizen of Ashland, where he was born March 9, 1891. He is the son of H. D. and Amanda (Davis) Tinsley. H. D. Tinsley was born in Lancaster County, Pa., in 1853, and his wife was a native of Ashland County. He spent his early life as a farmer and at the age of 21 years came to Mansfield, where he became successful as a brick and building contractor. He was thus engaged at the time of his death in 1925. His wife died in 1924. Mr. Tinsley was a Republican and at one time served as a member of the city council. Both he and his wife held membership in the Christian Church. Their children were: Mrs. Bertha Crane, lives in Ashland ; John, who died in 1903 ; Ella, who died at the age of 13 years ; Harry, who died at the age of seven years ; and Ralph E., the subject of this sketch. Ralph E. Tinsley has always lived in Ashland. He left school at an early age to enter the employ of Louis Melching, with whom he remained for six years. In 1914 Mr. Tinsley purchased the business interests of Mr. Melching as a cement contractor and has since continued the business alone. He specializes in concrete construction work and has completed large contracts for the Eagle Rubber Company, F. E. Myers & Bro. Company, and the Faultless Rubber Company. He also was engaged in the building of concrete work at the Ashland city reservoir, the Brookside swimming pool, and Shelby swimming pool. One of his latest contracts was the building of the Brookside miniature golf course, of which he is part owner. For a number of years during the winter months Mr. Tinsley HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1185 devoted his time to the manufacture of concrete burial vaults and cement blocks. This work he discontinued in 1917. His place of business, where he maintains his office, is located at 430 West Main Street. In 1916 Mr. Tinsley married Miss Alza Leiby, of Ashland, the daughter of George D. and Margaret (Walters) Leiby. Mr. Leiby was born in Medina County and died in 1926. His wife, a native of Ashland County, died in 1922. Mr. Tinsley is a Republican, and at the present time is serving as president of the city council. He holds membership in the Christian Church and belongs to the B. P. O. Elks and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Hon. George A. Starn. Honored, respected, and esteemed is Hon. George A. Starn, who is serving as judge of the Common Pleas Court of Wayne County. He was born on a farm in Green Township, Wayne County, Feb. 20, 1874, the son of William W. and Angeline (Plymesser) Starn. William W. Starn was a native of Green Township, born in 1840. He was a successful farmer and also owned and operated a sawmill for many years. He took an active part in the civic life of his community and served as trustee of Green Township and as a member of the school board. He was a Democrat and held membership in the Lutheran Church. Mr. Starn died in 1896, and his wife, a native of Wayne County, died in 1924. Both are buried in Chippewa Cemetery, Green Township. They were the parents of ten children, of whom George A., the subject of this sketch, was the third in order of birth. George Starn, father of William W. Starn, was born in Pennsylvania, and was among the first settlers of Wayne County. He became one of the most prosperous and successful farmers of Green Township, where he died at the age of 70 years. George A. Starn received his early education in the district schools of Green Township. He is a graduate of Smithville Academy, and Ohio Northern University, having received the degree of LL. B. at the latter institution in 1899. Mr. Starn began his professional career at Orrville, where he remained until January, 1913. He then removed to Wooster and successfully engaged in practice in this city until his election as judge of the Common Pleas Court in January, 1921. He held the office of prosecuting attorney of Wayne County, from 1913 until 1917, and served as mayor of Orrville for one term and as city solicitor for ten years. On Nov. 15, 1899, Mr. Starn was united in marriage with Miss Alice C. Steiner, of Sterling, Ohio, the daughter of John and Mariah (Kratz) 1186 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO Steiner. Both were born in Milton Township, and are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Starn were born five children: 1. George Donald, born Aug. 17, 1903, a graduate of Wooster College, now athletic coach in Ashland High School. He married Miss Margaret Langell, of Wooster, and they have a daughter, Margaret Ellen. 2. William Elbert, born in 1906, a graduate of Bethany College, ordained in 1928 as a minister of the Church of Christ. He married Margaret Helm, in August, 1930. He is taking a post graduate course at Yale. 3. Pauline, a graduate of Wooster High School and a member of the class of 1931, Bethany College. 4. Isabel, attends Ashland College. 5. Virginia, attends Wooster High School. In politics, Judge Starn has always been identified with the Democratic party. His family are members of the Church of Christ and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Starn family lives at 573 East North Street, Wooster. Hon. Lyman R. Critchfield, the second of the name, son of the late Lyman R. Critchfield, whose distinguished career as a lawyer and Democratic leader in Ohio has been sketched elsewhere, has likewise for over 40 years been a prominent member of the bar and is a former judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Judge Critchfield, of Wooster, was born at Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio, April 17, 1868. He attended the public schools, became a student at Ohio Wesleyan University, and completed his law studies under the direction of his father. He was admitted to the bar in 1891, and throughout his professional career has lived at Wooster. Judge Critchfield is a veteran of the Spanish-American War. The career of Judge Critchfield as an attorney has been interspersed by a number of official responsibilities. Like his father, he has been a life long Democrat. He was elected in 1898 and served two terms as city solicitor of Wooster ; was elected for two terms, beginning Jan. 1, 1908, as prosecuting attorney for Wayne County ; and in 1914 was chosen judge of the Common Pleas Court. He was on the bench for six years, and since 1921 has resumed his private practice. In 1898 Judge Critchfield married Miss Rose Brown, the daughter of Allen Brown, of Salt Creek Township, Wayne County. They were the parents of three children : Lyman R., III, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Henry Brown, born June 14, 1905, a graduate of Wooster College in 1927, and Western Reserve University in 1930 ; and Dorothy A., a graduate of Wooster College in 1929. HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1187 Lyman R. Critchfield, father of the subject of this sketch, began his career as an attorney in the decade before the Civil War. He continued it with brilliant success and achievement for more than half a century, and three communities came to know his prowess as an attorney, Holmes County, Cleveland, and the city of Wooster. For many years he was one of the outstanding thinkers and orators of the Democratic party in Ohio. He was born at Danville, Knox County, Ohio, in 1831. His parents were Reuben Troutman and Nancy Caroline (Hardesty) Critchfield, the Critchfields being of Welch descent, and the Hardestys of Scotch-Irish lineage. The Critchfields moved from Virginia to Washington County, Pa., where Reuben T. Critchfield was born. His wife was a native of Kentucky and was a child when her parents moved to Ohio. When Lyman R. Critchfield was two years of age his parents came to Millersburg, Ohio, and that was his home during the greater part of his life. He was reared there, attended the public schools, and then entered Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, where he was graduated with honors and as valedictorian of his class in June, 1852. He won two degrees, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. Studying law at Columbus in the office of George E. Pugh, then attorney general of the State of Ohio, and later United States Senator, he was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court in 1853, and at once opened an office at Millersburg, where he rapidly rose to prominence in his profession. In 1859 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Holmes County and was reelected in 1861, but resigned in 1862 when elected attorney general of the State of Ohio. He held this important office during the latter part of the Civil War, a period that threw upon his office great responsibilities. He served from 1863 until 1865. He was nominated for the second time but was defeated with the rest of the Democratic state ticket in 1864. The following year he was elected a member of the Ohio State Senate, serving with ability one term, and resigning. He became the Democratic candidate for Congress in 1868, and in 1887 and again in 1888 was nominated for the supreme bench. He made a splendid showing in the popular vote, his individual qualifications for the office being unquestioned. Mr. Critchfield practiced law six years in Cleveland, and in 1888 located in Wooster, where he was an active member of the bar until a few years before his death, when he retired to Millersburg. He died Nov. 28, 1917, at the age of 86 years. Judge Critchfield was a member of the Masonic Lodge and for many years belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church. On Oct. 2, 1854, Judge Critchfield married Miss Adelaide Margaret Shaffer, of Wooster, the eldest daughter of Doctor Moses Shaffer, a pioneer physician of this city. She was educated in Mrs. Pope's Academy, and attended Women's Academy at Granville, now Denison University. 1188 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO She died in 1895. The children born to Judge and Mrs. Critchfield were : Edith, deceased ; Grace ; Henry, M. D., deceased ; Mary and Blanche, deceased ; Lyman R. ; and Nellie, deceased. Lyman R. Critchfield, III. Outstanding among the prominent young attorneys of North Central Ohio is Lyman R. Critchfield, III, who is engaged in the practice of his profession in Wooster as a member of the firm of Critchfield, McSweeney & Critchfield. He was born in Wooster, May 30, 1903, the son of Lyman R. and Rose (Brown) Critchfield. A complete sketch of Judge Lyman R. Critchfield appears elsewhere in this history. The early education of Lyman R. Critchfield was received in the public schools of Wooster. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Western Reserve University in 1926, and the degree of LL. B. at George Washington University in 1928. He has since successfully engaged in practice at Wooster. On June 9, 1923, Mr. Critchfield married Miss Madeleine Hull, of San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Harvey D. and Nora (Morris) Hull. For a number of years Mr. Hull was head of the Medina Oil & Gas Company of Wooster. He removed to San Antonio, Texas, in 1915, where he served as general manager of the Southern Gas & Oil Company. He remained in San Antonio until 1928, and has since been a resident of near Mansfield. Mr. and Mrs. Critchfield have a daughter, Cynthia Anne Critchfield, born Feb. 2, 1931. Politically, Mr. Critchfield is a Democrat. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to Sigma Chi Delta, Theta Phi and Delta Sigma Rho fraternities. George Alfred Dustman, who is county agricultural agent in Wayne County, is among the best known men of Wooster. He was born in Ma-honing County, Ohio, the son of George S. and Christina (Barclay) Dustman. The Dustman homestead in Mahoning County has been in the family since 1800. The father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather all were farmers on this land. The latter three are all buried in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio. The Dustman family originally came to the United States from Germany and lived in Washington County, Pa., before locating in Ohio. The Barclays are of Scotch descent, and lived in Canada before coming to this country. HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1189 George S. Dustman was born in Mahoning County and throughout his life has been a farmer. His wife is a native of Philadelphia. Their children are: Henry, lives at Youngstown ; Robert, lives at Morgantown, W. Va.; Anna D. Holmes, lives at Youngstown ; George Alfred, the subject of this sketch; Frank, lives at Youngstown ; Mary D. Church, lives at Cleveland ; and Paul, lives at Youngstown. The early life of George Alfred Dustman was spent on his father's farm in Mahoning County. He attended Boardman High School in Ma-honing County and is a graduate of South High School, Youngstown. He studied agriculture at Ohio State University from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science. Before coming to Wooster as county agent in Wayne County, Mr. Dustman served as county agent in Lawrence County, Ohio. During the World War Mr. Dustman volunteered for service in September, 1918, being discharged in June, 1920. Mr. Dustman is a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Youngstown, and belongs to the American Legion. He is a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shrine. Mr. Dustman is unmarried. William C. Yost. Numbered among the successful attorneys of Wayne County is William C. Yost, of Wooster, who is serving as justice of the peace. He was born in Congress Township, Wayne County, July 5, 1854, the son of Christian and Elizabeth (Cober) Yost. Christian Yost was a native of Germany, who came to the United States about 1849 and settled near Mount Pleasant, Pa. He later came to Ohio and located on a farm in Congress Township, where he lived during the remainder of his life. Mr. Yost died in 1864 and his wife, a native of Pennsylvania, died at the age of 84 years. Both are buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Congress Township. William C. Yost spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Congress Township and attended high school at Smithville. From 1875 to 1882 he taught in the schools of Wayne County. He received the degree of LL.B. from the University of Michigan in 1884 and during that year was admitted to the Ohio bar. Throughout his professional career Mr. Yost has been established in Wooster and has taken an active part in the civic life of the city. He has held the office of mayor, being elected in 1889, and reelected in 1891. He has also served as city solicitor for two terms, and has been justice of the peace since 1915. Mr. Yost has offices at 226 South Market Street. 1190 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO In December, 1885, Mr. Yost married Miss Jessie Rennie, of Reeds-burg, Ohio. She died Feb. 22, 1907, and is buried in Wooster Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Yost were the parents of three children: William, who died at the age of four years ; Walter R., lives at Wooster, is a veteran of the World War, having served in France and Belgium with the rank of captain ; and Margaret Belle, married Emmett Sadler, lives at Wooster, and they have two children, William and Robert. Mr. Yost is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wooster, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Wayne County Bar Association. Mr. Yost was one of the organizers of the Wooster Shale Brick Company, which has become one of Wooster's largest industries, and throughout his long residence in the city has been an important factor in bringing to Wooster several of its leading industrial enterprises. He is a man of personal worth and popularity and enjoys the confidence of the public. Frank Winger Blough, who is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Wooster, is a native of Wayne County. He was born at Smithville, Dec. 26, 1891, the son of Christian V. and Susan (Winger) Blough. Christian V. Blough was born on a farm in Milton Township, Aug. 15, 1848. Throughout his life he was a farmer and teacher. He died in 1916 and is buried in the Smithville Cemetery. Mr. Blough was a Republican and a member of the United Brethren Church. His father was Peter Blough, who was born near Johnstown, Pa., and who was one of the first settlers of Smithville, where he engaged in the mercantile business. He was also a clergyman. Susan (Winger) Blough was born south of Smithville, Feb. 20, 1851, and lives at Wooster. There were five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Blough : Mrs. Nettie Conrad, lives at Wooster; Mrs. Minnie Webner, lives at Smithville ; Clem P., who died in October, 1920, was cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Wooster ; Orie D., insurance, lives at Wooster ; and Frank W., the subject of this sketch. The education of F. W. Blough was received in the public schools of Smithville and Wooster. He began his banking career as a clerk in the Smithville Farmers & Merchants Bank and in 1911 became associated with the Citizens National Bank of Wooster as a teller, being identified with this institution for seven years. In June, 1918, Mr. Blough volunteered for service in the World War and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. Later he was stationed near New York, and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, July 3, 1919. He then resumed his former employment HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1191 with the Citizens National Bank and in September, 1919, became interested in the insurance business and purchased the Fetzer Agency in Wooster. In 1920 he became associated in business with Mr. Taylor and at that time the firm of Blough & Taylor was organized. They were active in the development of the Bloomington Heights subdivision. April 1, 1930, this partnership was dissolved. In fall of 1930 Orie D. Blough became associated with Frank W. Blough in real estate and insurance and they opened their office on East Liberty Street. On July 5, 1922, Mr. Blough married Miss Maud Lewis, of Chicago, who was a teacher in the department of music of Wooster College. She is a graduate of the Cosmopolitan College of Music of Chicago, and is the daughter of Doctor Henry F. and Minnie (Dows) Lewis. Doctor Lewis, deceased, was a graduate of the Medical School of Harvard University and for 30 years was a member of the medical faculty of the Medical School of the University of Chicago, and was also connected with the Cook County Hospital. His wife is deceased and they are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Blough have a son, Frank W., Jr., born June 13, 1927. Mr. Blough is a Republican, a prominent member of the Methodist Church of Wooster, and belongs to the Masonic and Elk lodges, Kiwanis Club and Wooster Post, No. 68, American Legion. William Blount Turner, M. D. Perhaps one of the best known and most successful of the younger physicians and surgeons of Wayne County is Doctor Turner, who has offices in the Peoples Savings & Loan Building in Wooster. He was born at Petersburg, Va., July 4, 1899, the son of Davis Blount and Ella (Worley) Turner. Davis Blount Turner was born in Greensville County, Va., Nov. 3, 1869. At the age of 15 years he located at Petersburg, Va. After completing his schooling he became associated with M. M. Davis & Co., as assistant cashier. Later he served as assistant superintendent and paymaster of the Davie & Whittle Company, Petersburg, and in 1895, when the business was merged with The Virgina-Carolina Chemical Company, Mr. Turner became superintendent, and in 1910 was elected general manager of the district. He died in 1925. His widow, born in Chesterfield County, Va., lives at Compton, Calif. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Turner : William Blount, the subject of this sketch ; and Martha Ezell, who married Edwin B. Totty, lives at Petersburg, Va. William Blount Turner received his early education in the public schools of Petersburg. Following his graduation from high school in 1192 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO 1916 he entered Randolph-Macon College, from which, upon graduation, he received the Bachelor of Arts degree. He studied medicine at the University of Cincinnati, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1924. The following year was spent in interne work at Washington, D. C., Lexington, Ky., and Richmond, Va., and in 1925 Doctor Turner established his present practice in Wooster. On June 26, 1929, Doctor Turner married Miss Mildred Shamp, of Wooster, the daughter of James A. and Amanda (Mock) Shamp. Mr. Shamp is serving as assistant postmaster of Wooster and is a member of one of the best known pioneer families of Wayne County. Doctor Turner is identified with the Wayne County Medical Society as president, and belongs to the Ohio State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. He is a Democrat, and belongs to the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Wooster Country Club, Chi Beta Phi and Nu Sigma Nu fraternities, Bureau Issues Philatelic Association, and several historical societies. Hon. D. Homer Graven, of Loudonville, who has served as judge of the Common Pleas Court in Ashland County, and as assistant Attorney General of the State of Ohio, is prominent among the members of his profession in North Central Ohio, and is a highly esteemed member of the community. He is also chairman of board of directors of the Farmers & Savings Bank, of Loudonville. Mr. Graven was born in this city, May 21, 1871, the son of Marion and Sarah (McCulloch) Graven. Marion Graven was born at Holmesville, Holmes County, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1847, and his wife was born at the same place, Jan. 17, 1851. Throughout his active career he engaged in general farming and lived in Holmes County. Since his retirement in 1900 Mr. Graven had been a resident of Loudonville. He died in 1903 and is buried in Hopewell Cemetery, near Shreve, Wayne County. His widow lives in Loudonville. To Mr. and Mrs. Graven were born three sons : 1. Dr. Thomas A., physician, lives at Wooster. 2. D. Homer, the subject of this sketch. 3. Elmer, who died in 1900. D. Homer Graven spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Holmes County. He taught school for one year before entering Ohio Northern University, from which he was graduated in 1897. During 1898-99, he was a member of the faculty of the Henderson Normal School, Henderson, Texas, as a teacher of Latin and mathematics. He then entered the College of Law, Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1900. From Aug. 1, 1900, until HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1193 Nov. 1, 1903, Mr. Graven practiced law in Columbus, and returned to Loudonville in the latter year on account of the death of his father. He established a private practice in this city and also was identified with the First National Bank of Loudonville as cashier from 1904 until 1915. He was then elected judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Ashland County, and ably filled that office from 1915 until 1927, after which he served for two years as assistant Attorney General of the State of Ohio. Mr. Graven resumed his private practice here in 1929. On Aug. 11, 1903, Mr. Graven was united in marriage with Miss Emma Fisher, of Loudonville, the daughter of William S. and Minnie (Ulman) Fisher, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. Mr. Fisher died in 1922 and his widow lives in Loudonville. Mr. and Mrs. Graven have a daughter, Marjorie N., born July 18, 1905. She attended the Harcourt School for Girls, Gambier, Ohio. Politically, Mr. Graven is a Republican, and at the present time is serving as city solicitor of Loudonville. He is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Rotary Club and Ashland Country Club. He is affiliated with Hanover Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 155 ; Loudonville Chapter ; Mansfield Council, R. and S. M. M., No. 94 ; Mansfield Commandery, K. T., No. 21 ; Al Koran Shrine, Cleveland ; Knights of Pythias ; B. P. O. Elks ; and Order of the Eastern Star. Dean H. Weimer is one of the outstanding young attorneys of Wayne County and is serving as city solicitor of Wooster, where he has been associated in practice with Judge C. A. Weiser since 1925. He was born at Marshallville, Wayne County, Dec. 27, 1892, the son of Jacob and Arminta (Nicely) Weimer. Jacob Weimer was born in Wayne County in 1844, the son of Martin and Susan (Holser) Weimer. For many years he was actively engaged in the hardware business at Marshallville, being one of the founders of the Weimer-Gerstenslagh Manufacturing Company. He died in 1908 at the age of 64 years. His wife is also deceased. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Weimer: Dean H., the subject of this sketch ; and Merle S., a veteran of the World War, was born Dec. 18, 1898. He is employed by Sanderson Cyclone Drill Company of Orrville. Martin Weimer, grandfather of Dean H. Weimer, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, April 3, 1813. He came to the United States in 1833 and almost immediately came to Wayne County and settled in Green Township. He was one of the founders of Marshallville, which had formerly been known as Bristol. He was married in 1836 to Susan Holser, a native of West- 1194 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO moreland County, Pa. They were the parents of five children, of whom Jacob was the third. Dean H. Weimer was graduated from the public schools of Marshallville in 1910, after which he attended Valparaiso University and Heidelberg University. He is a graduate of the National University of Law, of Washington, D. C., from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1925. He immediately engaged in general practice in Wooster and has served as city solicitor since 1928. He has offices with Judge Weiser in the Wayne Building & Loan Building. In June, 1919, Mr. Weimer was united in marriage with Miss Agnes B. Neal, the daughter of William and Catherine Neal, of Rising Sun, Ohio. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Rising Sun. Mr. and Mrs. Weimer have two daughters: Catherine, born Aug. 3, 1925 ; and Dorothy, born April 25, 1929. Mr. Weimer is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge of Orrville and belongs to the Rotary Club of Wooster. From 1923 to 1926 he was private secretary to the Hon. John McSweeney, Congressman from Sixteenth District of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Weimer are members of the English Reformed Church at Wooster. Edwin Alvin Day. One of the prominent business men of Wooster and Wayne County is Mr. Edwin Alvin Day, who is identified with the E. A. Day & Company, 135 North Buckeye Street, Wooster. He was born at Corry, Pa., Sept. 28, 1866, the son of Charles C. and Mary (Harris) Day. Charles C. Day was widely known as a newspaper man. He was born at Montrose, Pa., and lived on his father's farm at that place until he was 24 years of age. He then came to Ohio and for a time was associated with the old Commercial newspaper of Cleveland. He later became proprietor of a newspaper at Seville, Medina County, which he owned and operated successfully for more than 35 years. Mr. Day was one of the organizers and a charter member of the Buckeye Association of Newspaper Men. He had learned newspaper work while in the employ of a brother, Alvin Day, at Tunkhannock, Pa., who was the owner of the "Wyoming Democrat." Charles C. Day died in 1908 and is buried at Seville. His wife, born at Binghamton, N. Y., died in 1918. To Mr. and Mrs. Day the following children were born: Edwin Alvin, the subject of this sketch ; Frank A., lives at Milan, Ohio ; Earl, lives at Seville, Ohio ; Howard A., lives in New York City ; Melvin and Ross, both deceased. The education of Edwin Alvin Day was received in the public schools of Seville and following his graduation from high school in 1887 he at- HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1195 tended Wooster University. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Denison College in 1892, spent the following two years as principal of Wadsworth Normal School, and later was an instructor at Heidelberg College, and then studied at Denison University for the degree of Master of Arts. His next work as a teacher was at Owatonna, Minn., and he later was superintendent of the high school at Houston, Minn. He also was president of Parket College at Winnebago, Minn., and in 1906 purchased a newspaper plant at Pelican Rapids, Minn., which he operated for three years. Mr. Day then came to Wadsworth, Medina County, and became owner of the "Wadsworth Banner." He also conducted a printing establishment in connection with the management of his newspaper. He subsequently owned newspapers at Bellville, Butler and Frederickstown, Ohio, being located at Belleville from 1908 until 1920. He then became superintendent of the printing department of the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, of LeRoy, Ohio, and in 1924 established his present commercial printing plant at Wooster. In 1895 Mr. Day married Miss Bertha Bentel, of Wooster, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Jane Bentel, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Day have a son, Norman Eugene, who was born at Houston, Minn., Oct. 31, 1903. He is a graduate of Denison University, class of 1926, and is identified with the Chester Township High School as a teacher. Mr. Day and his family are active members of the Baptist Church, Wooster, of which he is deacon and teacher of the Men's Bible Class. Politically, he is a Republican. Joseph P. Jolliff, who is secretary and treasurer of the Sweet Clover Dairy Company, 133-135 North Bever Street, Wooster, is a substantial citizen of that community and a member of one of the oldest families of Wayne County. He was born in Wooster, Aug. 12, 1882, the son of William H. and Sarah (Wise) Jolliff. William H. Jolliff has spent his entire life in Wooster and is now in the employ of the Peoples Loan Company. He was born in this city, in 1857, the son of Abraham Jolliff, one of the first settlers of Wooster. Abraham Jolliff was a miller and owned one of the first mills in this section of the state. His son, William H., operated one of the first dairy plants in Wooster and continued in that business for about 12 years. He also owned a large farm near the city. Sarah (Wise) Jolliff was born in Pennsylvania and was married in the city of Wooster in 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Jolliff celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1930. They are the parents of the following children : Harvey F., lives at Wooster ; 1196 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO Joseph P., the subject of this sketch; Jay W., lives at Wooster ; William G., lives at Wooster; John C., lives at Canton, Ohio ; Walter R., lives at Wooster; Elsie, deceased ; Gertrude, lives at home ; and H. Leslie, is a professor of music at the University of Missouri. Joseph P. Jolliff attended the public schools of Wooster and spent his boyhood on the farm. At the organization of the Sweet Clover Dairy Company in 1915 Mr. Jolliff became secretary-treasurer and manager. They are dealers in all kinds of dairy products and carry on an extensive business throughout Wayne and Holmes counties, their products also being shipped to Pittsburgh, Pa. "Sweet Clover" ice cream and butter have an especially wide sale and are recognized as high grade products. On May 2, 1905, Mr. Jolliff married Miss Anna Rohr, who was born at Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Baumberger) Rohr. The former lives retired at Wooster. Mrs. Rohr is deceased and is buried at Massillon. To Mr. and Mrs. Jolliff were born three sons: Leo B., assistant manager of Bauer Manufacturing Company of Wooster, born Sept. 29, 1906 ; Paul J., born Dec. 6, 1911 ; and Edward F., born June 30, 1914. Mr. Jolliff is independent in politics. He holds membership in the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, third degree, and Lions Club. He has been a member of the Wooster Volunteer Fire Department since its organization and is the oldest "minute man" in the service. William C. McCullough. Outstanding among the successful business men of Wooster is William C. McCullough, who is identified with the firm of Bevington & McCullough, furniture dealers and funeral directors. He was born in East Union Township, Wayne County, Dec. 18, 1875, the son of W. D. and Rebecca A. (Cook) McCullough. W. D. McCullough was a native of Crawford County, Ohio, born Sept. 8, 1836. He was a school teacher and farmer, and died May 26, 1905. His wife was born in East Union Township, Wayne County, Oct. 5, 1837, and died Aug. 20, 1924. Both are buried in Apple Creek Cemetery, Wayne County. As a boy, William C. McCullough attended the district schools of Apple Creek. He also studied at Wooster College and at the age of 23 years began his teaching career. He spent seven years in the schools of East Union and Salt Creek townships, after which he entered the offices of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Nine years later he became superintendent of the Wayne County's Children's Home, and served in that capacity for ten years. In March, 1920, Mr. McCullough became identified HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1197 with the firm of Bevington & McCullough, which is located at 228 West Liberty Street. In the early part of 1931 they closed out the furniture part of their business and are continuing as funeral directors exclusively. On Oct. 4, 1899, Mr. McCullough was united in marriage with Miss Sarah C. Lautenschlager, the daughter of Martin and Lydia Lautenschlager, both deceased. They have two sons : Martin E., born in 1905, is a graduate of Wooster College, class of 1926, married Miss Evelyn Bennett, lives at Cleveland, Ohio ; and Walter Thomas, born in 1908, is also a graduate of Wooster College, class of 1929. In politics Mr. McCullough is identified with the Democratic party. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Kiwanis Club. George A. Fisher. As president of the George A. Fisher Granite Works and director of the Wayne Building & Loan Company, Mr. Fisher is numbered among the representative business men and substantial citizens of Wooster. He was born in this city, May 26, 1865, the son of Philip and Maria (Stephens) Fisher. Philip Fisher was born in Frankfort, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1842, settling at Hagerstown, Md., where he spent two years. He then came to Wooster, where he continued to reside until his death in 1893, at the age of 73 years. By occupation he was a bricklayer and following that occupation until 1852, when he was employed by the Wooster Cemetery Association as sexton. He held that position for a period of 37 years, and assisted in clearing the grounds for the present Wooster Cemetery. His wife was also born in Germany in 1827, and died July 6, 1888. Both are buried at Wooster. They were the parents of 13 children, seven of whom survive: Amelia, married Daniel A. Brown, lives at Toledo, Ohio ; Edward S., lives at Mansfield ; Henrietta, married Joseph H. Prentiss, lives at Toledo ; Emma T., the widow of John Healey, lives at Chicago ; Harvey D., lives at Missoula, Mont.; and George A., the subject of this sketch. Mary, Ida, Charles, Franklin, James and Flora are deceased. George A. Fisher attended the public schools of Wooster and assisted his father in caring for the Wooster Cemetery. At the age of 18 years he became a marble and granite cutter and manifested a decided liking and skill for this type of work. He soon engaged in business for himself, being founder of the George A. Fisher Granite Works in 1899. Under his able and judicious management the business has continued to grow in size and importance until it is now the largest establishment of its kind 1198 - HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO in the city, and one of the most successful to be found among the northern counties of Ohio. Mr. Fisher deals in all types of monumental and cemetery work and at all times carries a complete stock of marble, granite, and other stones used in this particular trade. In addition to an extensive retail business, he commands a large wholesale trade, and supplies numerous customers in various parts of the state. He is also a director of the Wayne Building & Loan Company, and the Wayne County National Bank. In 1893 Mr. Fisher was united in marriage with Miss Catherine H. Rockey, of Wooster, the daughter of Charles Rockey. They are the parents of five children: 1. George P., who is serving as assistant county treasurer of Wayne County, lives at Wooster. He served in France during the World War and is now commander of the local American Legion Post. He married Miss Nellie Flannery of Orrville, and they have a daughter, Margaret Ann. 2. Mary M., a graduate of Wooster College, married Joseph Cohan, who is identified with the Holmes Construction Company of Cincinnati as construction engineer. 3. Charles Harold, a graduate of Wooster College, who is associated in business with his father. 4. Ethel Josephine, a graduate of Wooster College. She married Alden Winter, who is identified with the College of Agriculture, Ohio State University. 5. Ralph Edward, who is associated in business with his father in Wooster. He is a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1926. Mr. Fisher has always been a Republican. He has been mayor of Wooster and during the World War served as Wayne County food administrator. He and his family hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a member of the official board. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Rotary Club. William A. Welch, M. D. One of the most prominent professional men of Wayne County is Doctor Welch, of Wooster, who has successfully engaged in the practice of medicine in that city for almost 25 years. He was born at Carlton, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1862, the son of Dr. George C. and Amanda (Hine) Welch. Dr. George C. Welch was a native of Bowerston, Harrison County, Ohio, and a graduate of Western Reserve University, Cleveland. He practiced medicine for almost half a century, and was located most of that time in Harrison County. The last few years of his professional life were spent at Tappan, Ohio. Doctor Welch died at the age of 63 years and is buried at Uhrichsville, Ohio. He was a Republican in politics and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. His wife, who was born near Warren, Trumble County, Ohio, died in 1882, and is also buried at HISTORY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO - 1199 Uhrichsville, Ohio. The following children were born to Doctor and Mrs. Welch : William A., the subject of this sketch ; Charles, died in infancy ; Luella, lives at Carrollton, Ohio ; Carrie B. Davis, deceased ; and Frank B., lives at Cincinnati, Ohio. William A. Welch attended the district schools of Harrison County. He studied medicine at Western Reserve University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1884 at the age of 22 years. He then spent one year in practice at Deersville, Ohio, and 14 years at Tappan, after which he located at Dundee, Ohio, and Smithville. Doctor Welch was connected with a Cleveland hospital for almost two years, after which he established his present practice in Wooster in 1907. He has an extensive practice in the community and is recognized as a capable physician. On Sept. 4, 1884, Doctor Welch was united in marriage with Miss Martha A. McCauley, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, March 14, 1858. They have a daughter, Abigail Amanda, who lives at home. She is a graduate of Wooster University and for several years was a teacher. Politically, Doctor Welch is a Republican. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and is identified with the Wayne County Medical Society, Ohio State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. The Welch family lives at 449 North Market Street, Wooster. Milo G. Fisher is a progressive young business man of Wooster, where he is proprietor of the Wooster Printing Company, 127 South Walnut Street. He was born at Apple Creek, Wayne County, Aug. 5, 1905, the son of John K. and Sadie (Cunningham) Fisher. John K. Fisher was born in Bucks County, Pa., in 1856. He was brought to Ohio by his parents when he was a small child and the family settled in Wayne County. Mr. Fisher was a carpenter by trade and spent many years in Wooster, where he died in 1928. He is buried in the Wooster Cemetery. His widow, a native of Orrville, resides in Wooster. To Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were born four children: Blair, lives at Wooster ; Ralph, lives at Shreve ; Oda, married Devaine Swigart, lives at Akron ; and Milo G., the subject of this sketch. Milo G. Fisher attended the public schools of Wooster but gave up his studies at the age of 15 years and was employed in the mailing department of the Wooster Republican. He continued with that publication after its merger with the Record, and was interested in newspaper work until 1923. He spent the following four years in the employ of the Hoffman