HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1025 E. W. Zipf.—Identified with the Ridge Cast Products Company, at Mineral Ridge, as general manager, Mr. Zipf is a prominent citizen of Trumbull County, and at all times has taken an active interest in civic affairs of the community. He is a native of Monroe County, Ohio, born in October, 1888, the son of John and Catherine (Sorg) Zipf. John Zipf is a native of Monroe County, Ohio, and lives at Mineral Ridge. His wife, born at Pittsburgh, Pa., died in 1918, and is buried at Mineral Ridge. Mr. Zipf is a Democrat and has served on the local school board. To Mr. and Mrs. Zipf were born the following children: 1. Mrs. John Early, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa. 2. Fred, who died in 1918. 3. E. W., subject of this sketch. 4. Mrs. John Nicholas, lives at Mineral Ridge. 5. Carl, lives at Mineral Ridge. 6. Mrs. Thomas Jones, lives at Cleveland. 7. Mrs. Mason Winfield, lives at Niles. 8. John, who died in infancy. E. W. Zipf grew up at Mineral Ridge and attended the public schools. He took a course in practical engineering and later went to Pittsburgh, Pa., as superintendent of a shop owned by the Pittsburgh Portable Radiator Company. Two years later he came to Niles and in partnership with his brother, Carl, he formed the business of Zipf Bros., clothiers and sporting goods. In 1919 he disposed of the store. In the meantime the brothers had established the Zipf Bros. Bottling Works, at Niles, which they successfully conducted from 1915 until 1921. In 1922 E. W. Zipf purchased the Kennedy-Wreter Manufacturing Company, with which he was identified until 1925. He then organized the present company, Ridge Cast Products Company, at Mineral Ridge. They manufacture fittings for steel drums and machinery castings, their principal markets being at Youngstown and Warren. In 1912 Mr. Zipf was united in marriage with Miss Opal Henry, of Mineral Ridge, daughter of Rev. A. 0. and Della 1026 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO (Ruprecht) Henry, natives of Allen County. They are now residents of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where Rev. Henry is pastor of the Church of Christ. He previously was located at Mineral Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Zipf are the parents of two sons: 1. Robert E., born in November, 1913, attends Miami University. 2. Carl A., born in 1915, also attends Miami University. Mr. Zipf is prominent in local affairs but remains independent in politics. Edward Clifton Rinehart, M. D. —One of the best known physicians and surgeons of Mahoning County is Dr. Edward C. Rinehart, who is successfully engaged in practice at Struthers. He was born on a farm in Hancock County, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1886, the son of William A. and Nancy (Alge) Rinehart. William A. Rinehart and his wife are natives of Hancock County, and at the present time are residents of Eagle Township. Mr. Rinehart was a successful farmer and stockman before his retirement, and now lives on a farm of thirty-four acres. He is a Democrat and holds membership in the Methodist Church. There are four children in the Rinehart family. 1. W. Judson, lives on the homestead in Hancock County. 2. W. Fred, farmer, lives in Hancock County. 3. Grace, married Dr. Robert Solt, lives at Bucyrus, where he is a successful physician and surgeon. 4. Edward Clifton, the subject of this sketch. Following his graduation from Findlay High School, Edward Clifton Rinehart entered Ohio Northern University. He was graduated from that institution in 1909 and four years later received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Starling Medical College, now Ohio State University. During 1913-14 he was an interne at Protestant Hospital, Colum- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1027 bus, Ohio, and in the latter year established his present practice at Struthers. He has offices in the Dollar Bank Building. Dr. Rinehart is a member of the staff of Youngstown City Hospital, and is physician and surgeon for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. He also holds membership in the Mahoning County, Ohio State, and American Medical associations, and American College of Surgeons. In 1913 Dr. Rinehart married Miss Mary Ethel Dickson, daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Elder) Dickson, of Bremen, Ohio. They are residents of Columbus. Dr. and Mrs. Rinehart have a daughter, Jean Elizabeth. In 1931 she was graduated from Struthers High School and now attends Oberlin College. Dr. Rinehart is a Republican, a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Western Star Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; and Buechner Council, No. 107, R. & S. M. He is a member of the Struthers Board of Education. James H. Browne, who is one of the leading business men of East Liverpool, where he is proprietor of the B. & W. Tire Service, is a native of Ohio and a veteran of the World War. He was born at Dayton, Sept. 14, 1895, the son of Warren C. and Julia E. (Drake) Browne. Warren C. Browne, who died March 29, 1929, was a native of Ohio. He was born and educated at Franklin and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Muskingum College. His entire business career was spent as a commercial traveler. Mr. Browne was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Elks Lodge. His widow was born at Zanesville, Ohio, and lives at East Liverpool. Their only child was James H., the subject of this sketch. 1028 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO James H. Browne is a graduate of East Liverpool High School, class of 1913. He attended Occidental College in California for one year and during 1914-15 was identified with the Southern California Iron Steel Company, at Los Angeles. He then conducted a general mercantile business of his uncle, B. K. Gilbert, at Tillamook, Oregon, for one year. Upon his return to East Liverpool he entered the employ of the Rochester Cut Glass Company, but three months later Mr. Browne enlisted for service in the World War, May 16, 1917. He served as a private engineer of the Pioneer Reserve Corps until October, 1917, when he received his discharge. In May, 1918, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy as an ordinary seaman and remained in the service until September, 1921, being discharged as chief machinist mate. Mr. Browne then located at New Brighton, Pa., with W. E. Osborne, wholesale grocers, and served in a sales capacity for two years. He next spent one year with the Pittsburgh Crucible Steel Company, at Midland, Pa., and in 1925 located at Beaver, Pa., as manager for the Grove Battery & Tire Company. In 1926 Mr. Browne returned to East Liverpool and in that year established his present business. He has the local agency for Gulf Gasoline and Seiberling Tires, and also handles a complete line of automobile accessories. He is a whoesale distributor. On April 12, 1919, Mr. Browne married Miss Catherine C. Searight of Beaver, Pa., daughter of James Harvey and Willia E. (Berry) Searight. The former was born in Scotland and died in 1923. The latter is a native of Shamokin, Pa., and now resides at Beaver. Three sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Browne: 1. James H., Jr., born Sept. 4, 1924. 2. Robert L., died in infancy. 3. Richard L., born June 12, 1931. Mr. Browne is a Republican. He holds membership in the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Masonic HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1029 Lodge. He is past commander of East Liverpool Post No. 4, American Legion, and also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. Jerry S. Benson. —Prominent throughout Ashtabula County as sheriff, Mr. Benson has a wide acquaintance in the community where he has spent his entire life, and he is a member of one of the oldest families in this section of the State. His ancestors came to Ashtabula County from New York in 1834. Mr. Benson was born at Beaver Center, Dec. 22, 1895, the son of Jeremiah C. and Stella (Struble) Benson. Jeremiah C. Benson, who died Jan. 18, 1933, was a native of Ashtabula County. He was born at Monroe Center, Aug. 28, 1865, and spent his boyhood on a farm in Monroe Center. He attended Pierpont High School, Conneaut High School, and New Lyme Institute. Before his marriage he was engaged in the wholesale lumber business, and was also a successful ball player. He later owned a lumber yard and planing mill at Ashtabula for two years, and then followed the lumber business in Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 1906. In that year he returned to Ohio and located on his farm of 127 acres, where he engaged in general farming until his death, Jan. 18, 1933. Mr. Benson was a member of the Masonic lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He also belonged to the Grange and had served as trustee of Monroe Township. On March 28, 1891, Mr. Benson married Miss Stella Struble, born at Pierpont, Ohio, June 27, 1867, daughter of William P. and Louisa (Smith) Struble. She resides at Conneaut. To Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Benson were born three children: 1. Rockford L., lives in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County. 2. Jerry S., subject of this sketch. 3. Virginia, married Warren Kessinger, lives at Reading, Pa. 1030 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Jerry S. Benson was educated in the public schools of Conneaut and in May, 1917, enlisted for service in the World War. He was attached to the 24th U. S. Regular Cavalry, and later served as a member of the 82nd Field Artillery at El Paso, Texas. Due to a serious injury, when Mr. Benson suffered a broken hip, he was given a disability discharge in the latter part of 1918. He then entered the University of Michigan after recovering his health and received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Forestry at that institution in 1925. Mr. Benson became assistant city forester of Cleveland and after several months became a traveling representative of the Cellotex Company of Chicago. He was identified with that company for five years. During 1933 he was chief forester at Camp Hocking in southern Ohio, attached to the Civilian Conservation Corps. In November, 1924, Mr. Benson was elected sheriff of Ashtabula County. He is a Republican. On March 4, 1919, Mr. Benson married Miss Elva Lyons, of Painesville, Ohio, daughter of William and Mae (Dibble) Lyons. The former died in 1930 and the latter in 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Benson have a daughter, Beverly Jean, born at Kingsville, Sept. 22, 1922. Mr. Benson is a member of the Baptist Church and is affiliated with the Masonic and Elk Lodges, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and American Legion. Joseph H. Carter. —Among Youngstown's most highly esteemed citizens is Joseph H. Carter, who is manager of the Lowellville Works of the Sharon Steel Hoop Company. He was born at Harvey, III., Oct. 8, 1893, the son of Joseph and Henrietta (Stone) Carter. Joseph Carter was born in Landtrisit, Wales, and his wife was a native of London, England. She died in 1903 and HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1031 is buried at Harvey, Ill. Mr. Carter is a retired mechanical engineer and resides at Terre Haute, Ind. He is a Republican, and holds membership in the Masonic Lodge. There were five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Carter: 1. William, lives in London, England, is a graduate of the Rose Poly-technical Institute, identified with the Stewart Lloyd Company, Ltd. He is a 32nd degree Mason. 2. Lucy, deceased. 3. Jessie, deceased. 4. Joseph H., subject of this sketch. 5. Olive, married Warren Brewer, lives at Terre Haute, Ind. He is a 33rd degree Mason. Following his graduation from Terre Haute (Ind.) High School in 1912, Joseph H. Carter entered Rose Polytechnical Institute, from which he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1916. During the following six months he was connected with the engineering department of the Kewanee (Ill.) Boiler Works, and in December, 1916, he became third helper in the Open Hearth Department of the Sharon Steel Hoop Company, at Lowellville. He became superintendent of that department in 1921, was promoted to the position of assistant works manager in 1926, and works manager in 1930. In 1916 Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Miss Clare Ray, daughter of Adrian and Jennie Ray, natives of Illinois. Both are deceased and are buried at Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Carter are the parents of four children: 1. Joseph Ray, attends Rayen High School. 2. Dorothy Virginia, attends Rayen High School. 3. Nancy Clare. 4. Barbara Jane. Mr. Carter is a Republican in politics. He and his family are prominent members of the First Presbyterian Church, and he is affiliated with Youngstown Lodge F. & A. M. He also belongs to the Youngstown Country Club and the Youngstown City Club. The family residence is in Youngstown. 1032 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO N. M. Richards. —One of the substantial citizens and representative business men of Northeastern Ohio is N. M. Richards, who is president of the Richards Milling Company at Cortland. He was born at Parkman, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1859, the son of N. M. and Cynthia Ann (Downing) Richards. N. M. Richards, Sr., who died in 1886, was a native of New York. As a boy he came to Ohio with his parents and settled in Geauga County, where they became prosperous farmers. In 1870 Mr. Richards located at Cortland, where he successfully conducted a mercantile business until his retirement in 1882. Mr. Richards was a Republican and held numerous township offices. He held membership in the Congregational Church. His wife was born at Windsor, Ohio, and died in 1894. Both are buried in Hillside Cemetery, Cortland. To Mr. and Mrs. Richards were born the following children: 1. F. A., who died in 1904. 2. Flora A., died in 1904, was the wife of Clinton Gray. 3. Caroline, died in 1904, was the wife of J. J. Robson. 4. W. R., deceased. 5. N. M., the subject of this sketch. 6. Cynthia, twin sister of N. M., died in infancy. 7. Charles L., lives at Cortland. 8. Julia 0., lives at Cortland. 9. A. J., lives at Denver, Colo. N. M. Richards was five years old when his parents settled at Gustavus, Ohio, and the family came to Cortland in 1869. He received his education in the public schools here and spent one year at Olivet College. For several years he was associated with his father's business and in 1883 he established a small feed business at Cortland, known as the Richards Milling Company. It has developed into one of the leading business enterprises of this section and at the present time has a volume of business amounting to half a million dollars annually. In 1906 it was incorporated as the Richards & Evans Company, and in 1918 when the mill was destroyed by fire, a new plant was immediately erected. Later the business was incorporated as the Richards Mill- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1033 ing Company. The firm has installed the finest milling equipment obtainable, and today produces the very best winter and wheat flour, poultry and dairy feeds. Their slogan is "Better Service Since 1883." In 1882 Mr. Richards married Miss Ida Burrows, of Cortland, daughter of Oliver and Martha (Robinson) Burrows, natives of Freedom, Ohio. Both are deceased and are buried in Hillside Cemetery, Cortland. To Mr. and Mrs. Richards were born two children: 1. Lola, born in 1885, a graduate of Oberlin College. She married Rev. Garfield Morgan, and lives at Lynn, Mass. They have two sons, Richard and Walter. 2. O. M., who is secretary and treasurer of the Richards Milling Company. Mr. Richards is a Republican and has served as a member of the city council and school board, and as village trustee. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Cortland Savings Bank for more than 30 years, and has served as its president for ten years. He is a member of the official board of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Rotary. Club, Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Warren Country Club. Nils P. Johnson. —The career of Nils P. Johnson, former state senator, who died at his home in Youngstown, April 18, 1934, was a record of progress. He was president of the Rose & Johnson Grocery Company, and had been a prominent figure in Youngstown business for more than 25 years. He was a native of Sweden, born Aug. 18, 1860. After leaving school Mr. Johnson worked with his father, a contractor, auctioneer and merchant. He came to the United States in 1880 and settled first in Pennsylvania where he was employed in the coal mines. In 1889 Mr. Johnson established a general mercantile business at Renova, Pa., but sold his interest in 1904 and came to Youngstown to go into partnership with his brother, 1034 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Alfred Johnson, and D. L. Rose. They founded the Rose & Johnson Company. Mr. Rose retired in 1915 and Mr. Johnson became president, which office he held at the time of his death. On March 13, 1883, Mr. Johnson married Miss Emma Nelson, of Jamestown, N. Y. They were the parents of ten children. Mr. Johnson was prominent in Masonic affairs and was long a Republican leader. During Mr. Johnson's term in the senate in 1926-28-30, he served on Taxation, Commerce, Industry, Conservation, Military, and other important committees, and was regarded by his colleagues as a man with a keen mind and sound judgment. Mr. Johnson introduced the Old Age pension bill before the Ohio legislature in 1931, and fought for it as long as he was in office. He won praise for his part in framing a new state tax bill in 1931. Mr. Johnson was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Swedish Mission. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Johnson, and the following children: 1. Mrs. Dr. Guy Leadbetter, lives at Washington, D. C. 2. Sadie. 3. Mamie. 4. Florence. All live at Youngstown. 5. W. 0. R. (mention of whom is made below). 6. Charles, who was associated with his father in business. James H. Swager. —As the capable chief of the Niles Fire department, Mr. Swager has a wide acquaintance in the community. He was born at Youngstown, July 9, 1891, the son of Charles W. and Alice (Sands) Swager. Charles W. Swager, deceased, was a native of Ohio. He was reared and educated at Churchill and became a stationary engineer. He spent 24 years at Niles as engineer in the city water and light plant and later was master mechanic with the Ohio Galvanizing Company. He died in 1909 and HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1035 is buried at Niles. Mr. Swager was a Republican and held membership in the First Christian Church. His widow was born at Youngstown, where she resides. Their children were: 1. John R., lives at Clarksburg, W. Va. 2. Charles William, lives at Canton, Ohio. 3. James H., subject of this sketch. James H. Swager attended the public schools of Niles, and spent six years in the local sheet mills. He then conducted a transfer business here for five years. In 1921 Mr. Swager became a member of the local fire department, and received the appointment of chief in May, 1927. He had been a member of the Niles Volunteer Fire Department since 1919. He is a charter member of the International Association of Fire Fighters. In 1910 Mr. Swager married Miss Josephine Lodwig of Niles, daughter of Arlington and Esther (Newney) Lodwig. Both were born at Youngstown and are deceased. Mr. Lodwig was a Civil War veteran and held membership in the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Swager are the parents of two children: Alberta Alice, born Dec. 25, 1911, and Richard William, born Jan. 1, 1917. Both are graduates of McKinley High School, Niles. Mr. Swager is a Republican, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Western Reserve Fish & Game Club. C. E. Gilliam. —Identified with the "Tribune-Chronicle", of Warren, Mr. Gilliam is widely known in newspaper circles throughout Ohio. He is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the son of Joseph and Josephine (Beranger) Gilliam. Joseph Gilliam, deceased, was a native of Belgium and his wife was born in France. Their marriage took place at Fayetteville, Ohio, and for many years they were well known 1036 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO residents of Cincinnati. Both are deceased, and are buried in that city. They were the parents of nine children, of whom C. E., subject of this sketch, was the eighth in order of birth. C. E. Gilliam acquired his education in the parochial and public schools of Cincinnati and began his newspaper career on the "Cincinnati Post." He was later connected with Scripps-Howard publications at Houston, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colo., and Toledo, Ohio. He is now business manager of the "Tribune-Chronicle", at Warren. On Oct. 16, 1910, Mr. Gilliam was united in marriage with Miss Pearl Vogt, of Cincinnati, and they were the parents of two children: Clarence, who died at the age of nine years; and Clara Jo, a graduate of Villa Angela, Cleveland, now the wife of H. E. Devlin, of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Gilliam is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, at Warren, and is also affiliated with the Knights of Columbus. Allen Joseph Ingersoll, M. D. —In the death of Doctor Ingersoll on April 11, 1934, the village of Mentor lost one of its most distinguished citizens. He had successfully engaged in the practice of medicine in Lake County for 41 years, and was a member of one of the oldest and best known families in this section of Ohio. Doctor Ingersoll was born here, Oct. 2, 1862, the son of Edwin Foster and Alfreda (Loveland) Ingersoll. The Ingersolls came to Lake County from Massachusetts in 1815 and settled on a tract of 1,000 acres, it being a grant from the Connecticut Land Company. Calvin Ingersoll, great-grandfather of Allen Joseph Ingersoll, was born at Lee, Mass., June 17, 1768, and died at Mentor, June HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1037 26, 1850. He was married on Oct. 8, 1789, to Miss Lydia Barlow, who died at Mentor, Nov. 28, 1831. Their son, Calvin Ingersoll, was born at Mentor, Feb. 5, 1812, the youngest of 11 children. He was married on April 21, 1832, to Lucinda Foster, born at Mentor in 1816. She died in 1880, and Calvin Ingersoll died there Oct. 6, 1890. Their four children were: 1. Edwin Foster, father of Allen Joseph Ingersoll. 2. George Washington, born April 3, 1835. 3. Orin Henry, born Nov. 11, 1838, died Dec. 15, 1852. 4. Arthur Brown, born Jan. 2, 1842. He became a prominent physician. Edwin Foster Ingersoll was born at Mentor, March 6, 1833. He was married March 3, 1858, to Alfreda Loveland, and their children were: 1. Nettie L., born Oct. 23, 1859, unmarried, lives on the Ingersoll homestead at Mentor. 2. Allen Joseph, subject of this sketch. 3. William Henry, born Aug. 22, 1869. 4. Gertrude Ellen, born Dec. 17, 1873. Allen Joseph Ingersoll was educated in the public schools of Mentor, and in 1893 was graduated from the Medical School of Western Reserve University. In the meantime he was an apprentice pharmacist and on Sept. 9, 1884, received a certificate as an assistant pharmacist. He thus worked his way through medical school. Doctor Ingersoll's entire professional career was spent in Mentor, where he gained prominence as a skilled physician and surgeon. He held membership in the Lake County, Ohio State, and American Medical Associations. On May 28, 1915, Doctor Ingersoll was united in marriage with Mrs. Florence (Woodford) Northcote, a native of Mentor, daughter of David and Phoebe (Cattell) Woodford. Both were natives of England and are buried at Mentor. Doctor Ingersoll had served as a member of the Mentor Rural School Board for 33 years, and took a prominent part in educational affairs throughout his life. He also was a 1038 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO member of the Lake County Fair Board for 20 years. Politically, Doctor Ingersoll was a Democrat. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias. As a hobby, Doctor Ingersoll was especially interested in horse racing, and trained numerous horses of his own. He was the proud owner of six fine racing horses, which he trained on his own private track. It is estimated that the funeral services of Doctor Ingersoll were the largest ever held in the village. Mourners came from all points of Northeastern Ohio and thronged the Mentor Methodist Episcopal Church, where services were held. Rev. R. J. Norris was in charge, and pallbearers were: Dr. M. H. Carmody; C. H. Browning; A. C. Mahan; B. Spencer Parks; R. E. Gardiner; and E. L. Haffner. "The Last Picture", by Kipling, was so appropriate to the life of Dr. Ingersoll that we herewith insert the following: "Then only the Master shall praise us, and only the Master shall blame; and no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame. But all for the joy of working, and each in his separate star shall paint the thing as he sees it, for the God of things as they are." A. J. Stephenson. —Among the enterprising and progressive business men of Warren is A. J. Stephenson, who is president and general manager of the Stephenson Motor Company, dealers for the Plymouth and DeSoto automobiles. He was born at Rolla, Mo., April 6, 1886, the son of Samuel and Erma (Nelson) Stephenson. Samuel Stephenson was a native of New York and spent most of his life at Phoenix, N. Y. He died in 1933 and his wife died in 1906. A. J. Stephenson was educated in the public schools of New York and in 1906 went to Albany. Later, he located at HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1039 Schenectady and was employed there in the offices of the American Locomotive Company for three years. He subsequently spent two years at Granite City, Ill., with the American Steel Company, and then went to Sharon, Pa., as works auditor for the American Steel Company. During the World War Mr. Stephenson served with the rank of first lieutenant in the U. S. Army. He was later identified with the main office of the American Steel Company, at Chicago, Ill., as production manager, and in 1923 Mr. Stephenson and his brother, William H. Stephenson, became interested in the automobile business at Warren. The latter was killed in an automobile accident in 1934 and is buried at Warren. On Nov. 15, 1915, Mr. Stephenson was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle Camp, a native of Montana, daughter of Harry W. and Cora Camp. Both are deceased and are buried at North Jackson, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson have no children. Mr. Stephenson is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. Goshen Township High School. —In the summer of 1910 some influential citizens of Damascus, Ohio, E. E. Walker, Dr. A. R. Cobbs, Sylvester Santee, Mrs. Carrie Chambers and Prof. L. U. Hulin discussed the possibility of having a high school where pupils from Goshen Township might go rather than going to Salem as it would be nearer home and more convenient. Finally, after many discussions, terms were agreed upon that the old academy should be turned into a township high school. The first teachers of the new high school were Prof. L. U. Hulin and Miss Grace Richards. Some of the other teachers of the high school who have done good work were J. C. Zimmerman, Wilda Davis, Mrs. Curtis Ellett, Lois Erseman, Miss Aber, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Ross, and Dorothy Gilbert. Perhaps the ones that need 1040 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO special attention are our superintendent, Mr. R. L. Druhot, who spent 11 years at Goshen Township High School and C. G. Long, who served eight years. Both added much to the betterment of the school. During the first years of the school much emphasis was placed on literary societies. Worthwhile programs consisting of debates, orations, readings and musical numbers were rendered. The basketball floor was secured for the school during 1918-19 by R. L. Druhot, E. E. Walker and Dr. A. R. Cobbs. Football first appeared when Mr. Sheridan came. School fairs are annual events and were started by Mr. Long. Some of the alumni of Goshen Township High School are noted business men and women in various parts of the country. Frank Cobourn is a lawyer in Akron, Fred Walker is superintendent of a hospital in Florida, Murray Windle is an engineer in North Dakota, Dr. Bennett in Alliance, Dr. Lea Cobbs in Salem, Elizabeth Steer and Bertille Knight are nurses, and many others have met with marked success in their chosen professions. David F. Kennedy. —Having decided, when the time had arrived to choose his career, to follow in his father's footsteps, Mr. Kennedy took up the study of law, and since the successful completion of his legal training he had engaged in practice in his native city, Youngstown. The 14 years of his career as a lawyer, however, were interrupted for more than two years during the World War, when he served as an officer in the U. S. Army, both in this country and overseas. He enjoyed a very high reputation as an able and resouceful lawyer and was greatly respected and very popular with his fellow members in the legal profession. Mr. Kennedy died at Youngstown, on June 14, 1934. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1041 David F. Kennedy was born in Youngstown Nov. 3, 1891, a son of James B. and Roxie (Rice) Kennedy, both natives of Ohio. His father has been for many years one of the leading attorneys of Youngstown. David F. Kennedy received his early education in the public schools and was graduated in 1909 from Rayen High School. He then entered Lafayette College, at Easton, Pa., where he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1913. He took up the study of law at the University of Michigan, and received a degree from that institution in 1916. Returning to Youngstown, he was admitted to the Ohio Bar and became associated with his father's law firm, Hine, Kennedy and Manchester. However, he remained with this firm only a short time, and in 1917 enlisted for service in the World War, being sent to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, where he attended the first officers' training school. He spent 26 months in military service, of which he served 12 months overseas. When he received his discharge in June, 1919, he was a captain of artillery, having command of Battery C, 324th Field Artillery Regiment. After his discharge from the army, Mr. Kennedy returned to Youngstown and resumed his legal activities. For several years he was assistant counsel of the Brier Hill Steel Company, a position he resigned from in 1922, in order to join the law firm of Kennedy, Manchester, Conroy and Ford. He continued to be associated with this firm until 1925, when he opened an office of his own. In 1926-29 he was in partnership with Andrew M. Henderson, and had since practiced alone until May, 1932, at which time he became a partner with his father, James B. Kennedy, with offices at 1012 Union Bank Building. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Mahoning County Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association, having served two years as chairman on professional ethics of the former. He was also one of the organization's trustees. 1042 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mr. Kennedy married Miss Helen McCracken, a native of New Castle, Pa., and a daughter of Samuel L. and Mary (Miller) McCracken. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were the parents of two daughters, Barbara and Mary Lou. Mr. Kennedy was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to Youngstown Lodge F. & A. M. C. G. Long, who is superintendent of schools in Goshen Township, has a wide acquaintance in Mahoning County, and is well known in the educational life of the community. He was born in Spencer Township, Medina County, Ohio, May 24, 1892, the son of Ray and Victoria (McAfee) Long. Ray Long resides at Willard, Ohio. He was born at Wellington, Lorain County, and his wife is a native of Athens County, Ohio. In early life he was a farmer but for a number of years now has been employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, being shop foreman. Mr. Long is a Democrat, and has served as a member of the city council. He is a member of the official board, Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Long: 1. Arthur, lives at Willard. 2. Eva, married Harry Jacobs, lives at Willard. 3. C. G., subject of this sketch. 4. John, lives at Willard. C. G. Long is a graduate of the district schools of Medina County, and attended Johnson High School. He completed his high school course at Willard High School in 1911 and in 1916 received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Ohio Wesleyan University. He has taken graduate work at Dennison, Ohio, Michigan, and Ohio State Universities. Mr. Long began his teaching career in Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and during 1917-19 was principal of the HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1043 high school at Petersburg, Ohio. In the latter year he became superintendent of schools in Goshen Township, at Damascus, Ohio, and he has continued there to the present time. Mr. Long is president of the Mahoning County Teachers Examining Board, and holds membership in the following teaching organizations: executive committee, Ma-honing County Athletic Association; Mahoning County Teachers Association; Northeastern Ohio Education Association; Ohio Education Association; and National Education Association. In 1917 Mr. Long married Miss Genevra Simpson, daughter of Harley and Luella (Richardson) Simpson, natives of Delaware County, Ohio. They live at Detroit, Mich., where Mr. Simpson is superintendent of the Borden Creamery Company. Mr. and Mrs. Long have two children: Evelyn, attends Goshen Township High School; and David, a student. Mr. Long is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to East Palestine Lodge No. 417, F. & A. M., and Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. Henry J. Callan, who is serving as chief of the Youngstown Fire department, is a popular city official and highly esteemed citizen. He is a native of Pennsylvania, born at Catasauqua, Lehigh county, Jan. 14, 1886, the son of Henry and Margaret (Byrne) Callan. Henry Callan was born in County Down, Ireland. He came to this country when 21 years of age and settled at Sears, Mich. He later lived in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, and in 1900 came to Youngstown, where he was associated with the following concerns: Mahoning Foundry & Machine Company; Lloyd Booth Company; United Engineering Company; and Republic Iron & Steel Company. He was living retired at the time of his death, May 30, 1930. He is 1044 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO buried in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. Mr. Callan was a Democrat and held membership in St. Dominick's Catholic Church. Margaret (Byrne) Callan was born at Danville, Pa., and died Nov. 11, 1934. There were nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Callan: 1. Harry, deceased. 2. Harry J., the subject of this sketch. 3. Thomas, deceased, was a World War veteran. 4. John A., lives at Youngstown, World War veteran, served with the 87th Division. 5. Bernard. 6. Rose Mary, married Henry Morrison. 7. Francis. 8. Eugene, who has the distinction of being the first soldier to enlist from Youngstown during the World War. He enlisted at the age of 17 years and served in France. He is prominent in the affairs of the Veterans of Foreign wars. 9. Joseph. All live in Youngstown. Harry J. Callan attended the public schools of Catassauqua, Pa. He learned the trade of moulder in the shops of the Lehigh Foundry & Machine Company, and in 1901 came to Youngstown where he completed his apprenticeship in the old Morrison foundry. In December, 1906, he resigned as foreman of the Mineral Ridge Foundry & Machine Company, and in January, 1907, was appointed to the Youngstown Fire department. He served as a member of the force until June, 1917, at which time he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps, being sent to Philadelphia, Pa., as a member of Co. B, first regiment. He was later transferred to Quantico, Va., and assigned to the Fifth Brigade, Machine Gun Battalion. He served overseas with this outfit and was discharged as a corporal in August, 1919. He immediately returned to the service of the fire department in Youngstown, and on Jan. 1, 1928, received the appointment of Chief. During his administration the Youngstown department has been in the select group of the United States. In 1931 the city won the first national award in fire prevention. During 1933-34 Mr. Callan was president of the Fire Chiefs HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1045 Association of Ohio. He is also a member of the International Fire Chiefs Association. Mr. Callan is a member of St. Dominick's Catholic Church. He is affiliated with Youngstown Council, No. 274, Knights of Columbus, B. P. 0. Elks, No. 55, Road to Remembrance Post, American Legion, and Lt. Frederick Kahn Post, No. 1423, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Walter O. R. Johnson. —Both as an able attorney and veteran of the World War, Walter 0. R. Johnson is well known in Youngstown and throughout Mahoning County, and his present prestige has been honorably won. He was born at Renova, Pa., Feb. 14, 1893, the son of Nils P. and Emma C. (Nelson) Johnson. Following his graduation from high school, Walter 0. R. Johnson entered the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated in 1917 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and in 1920 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. In 1920 he was admitted to the Ohio State bar and immediately established his present private practice in Youngstown. In May, 1917, Mr. Johnson enlisted for service in the World War and spent three months at the First Officers Training School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. From there he was transferred to Cambridge, Mass., where he was trained under the supervision of French army officers in a school of French warfare. In September, 1917, he was assigned to a machine gun company of the 332nd Infantry, 83rd Division, stationed at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He sailed for overseas, June 6, 1918, and after his arrival in France was sent to Chatillon-sur-Seine, Third Corps Army School, and from there to the Italian front, where he participated in the battle of Vittorio Venito, as well as others of less importance. In April, 1919, he sailed from Italy for the 1046 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO United States and was discharged from the service May 21, 1919, with the rank of First Lieutenant. On June 1, 1918, Mr. Johnson married Miss Maude Osberg. Their children are: 1. Theo Virginia. 2. Nils Paul. 3. Walter Oscar, Jr. 4. Beverly Norrine. Mr. Johnson is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Youngstown Lodge, No. 403, I. O. O. F.; American Legion, Struthers Post, No. 158; 40 and 8 Society; Swedish fraternity; Phi Alpha Delta fraternity; Chamber of Commerce; Struthers Business Mens Association; Mahoning County and Ohio State Bar Associations. During the years 1934 and 1935 he was serving his third consecutive term as City Solicitor of Struthers, Ohio. He has taken an unusually active part in the civic affairs of his city. During the past five years he has served as one of the vice presidents of The Mahoning Valley Council Boy Scouts of America and taken a leading role in Scouting in his home town and in Mahoning County. Earl M. Blair, who is president and treasurer of Earl M. Blair, Inc., dry cleaners, is recognized as one of the dependable and highly successful business men of Youngstown. He was born on a farm near Mercer, Mercer County, Pa., June 28, 1887, the son of John A. and Eva (Coombs) Blair. John A. Blair died in 1915. He was born in Mercer County, Pa. His life was spent as a farmer and he also successfully raised fine horses. He lived at Vienna, Ohio, for several years. Mr. Blair was a Republican, and an elder of the United Presbyterian Church. His wife was born at Vienna, Ohio. She died in 1929. Both are buried at Vienna. Their children were: 1. George, lives at Warren, Ohio. 2. R. J., lives at Youngstown. 3. Grace, married Irvin HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1047 George, lives at Hamburg, Pa. 4. Earl M., subject of this sketch. 5. Hazel, married B. F. Yearin, lives at Mercer, Pa. 6. Ethel, married William Durr, lives at Cortland, Ohio. 7. Floyd, a World War veteran, lives at Warren, Ohio. John A. Blair was the son of John A. and Pollie (Patton) Blair, natives of Mercer County. John A. Blair's father was John A. Blair, who came to Pennsylvania from Ireland during the early history of this country. There have been four generations of John A. Blairs who have been elders of the United Presbyterian Church. Earl M. Blair attended the district schools of Mercer County, Pa., and is a graduate of Niles (Ohio) High School. He also graduated from Fredonia (Pa.) Teachers Institute. His first position was with the Empire Steel Company, at Niles, Ohio, and he later completed a course of study at the Hall Business College, Youngstown. For a time he was employed in the cost department of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, and he later became a bookkeeper in the offices of the Youngstown Laundry Company. When the latter business was reorganized Mr. Blair became secretary-treasurer. He established the present dry cleaning firm of Earl M. Blair, Inc., in 1932. Officers are: Earl M. Blair, president and treasurer; Walter J. Wicks, vice president; and Victor Oberg, secretary. The company's plant was erected in 1932 and is thoroughly modern in its equipment and methods. Approximately 35 people are employed and five motor trucks give prompt service to the communities of Youngstown, Struthers, Hubbard, Poland, and Girard. Mr. Blair is president of the Youngstown Association of Dyers and Cleaners, and holds membership in the Ohio State and National Associations of Dyers and Cleaners. In 1913 Mr. Blair married Miss Ethel Hale, and they have a daughter, Margaret Ethel. She is a graduate of South High School and attends Youngstown College. 1048 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mr. Blair is a Republican, an Elder of Tabernacle United Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Tillman lodge, No. 481, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; Y. M. C. A.; and Kiwanis Club. Frank B. Medbury is numbered among the progressive business men of Youngstown, where he is president of the Medbury-Wilson Company, insurance brokers and real estate dealers, with offices in the Realty building. He was born in this city, Sept. 11, 1862, the son of Charles D. and Lois (Shehy) Medbury. Members of the Medbury family are among the oldest citizens of Youngstown. Charles D. Medbury was born here in 1836, the son of Hon. Ashael and Elmira (Crandall) Medbury. Ashael Medbury was born at Providence, R. I., in 1799, married in 1827, and located in the city of Youngstown in 1830. He owned and published the city's first newspaper, the Ohio Republican, afterward known as the Mahoning Sentinel, and engaged in newspaper work for many years. He also served as postmaster during 1839, was justice of the peace, and a member of the Ohio State legislature during 1834. His son, Charles D. Medbury, was born at Youngstown in 1836. He married Lois Shehy, also a native of this city. Mr. Medbury successfully conducted a retail grocery business until the time of his death in 1864. His wife is deceased. Both are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. Their only child was Frank B., the subject of this sketch. Frank B. Medbury acquired his education in the public schools of Youngstown, and attended the old Wood street school. He began his business career as an office boy in the real estate offices of Colonel C. B. Wick. In 1888 he established a real estate and insurance business here in associa- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1049 tion with Alfred G. Rice and Joseph G. Haney, under the firm name of Rice, Haney and Medbury. The partnership continued until the deaths of Messrs. Rice and Haney, and Mr. Medbury later became a partner of Benjamin L. Agler. Since 1924 Mr. Medbury has been associated with J. Howard Wilson, and he is president and treasurer of the corporation. He is a prominent member of the Youngstown Association of Insurance Agents and Ohio Association of Insurance Agents. In 1888 Mr. Medbury was united in marriage with Miss Dolly Brothers, daughter of Dr. Isaih and Rhoda (Montgomery) Brothers, of Hillsville, Pa. Dr. Brothers, a prominent physician of Youngstown, is deceased, and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Medbury have a son, Frank B. Jr. Mr. Medbury is a Republican and holds membership in the Youngstown Club and Youngstown Country Club. P. J. Sheehan, who has been associated with the Niles Fire Brick Company, at Niles, for more than half a century, is a highly esteemed and widely known citizen of Trumbull County. He was born in Wales, March 20, 1869, the son of Jerry and Mary (Haley) Sheehan. Jerry Sheehan was a native of Ireland, as was his wife. He emigrated to this country in early life and his wife and son, P. J. Sheehan, followed during the next year. The family became well known residents of Niles. Mr. Sheehan died about 1885 and is buried at Niles. His wife died during the same year. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan: John, Helen, Jerry, James, and Mathew, all deceased; and P. J., subject of this sketch. The education of P. J. Sheehan was received in the parochial schools of Niles and at the age of 12 years Mr.