800 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO 7. Anna Catherine, born July 17, 1925. 8. James Richard, born March 24, 1927. 9. Donald William, born Oct. 1, 1930. Mr. Heitger has always been a Democrat. He is a prominent member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The family residence is located at 643 First Street, N. E., Massillon. Roy Rex Reynolds, M. D. —One of the widely known medi-cal men of Stark County is Dr. Reynolds, eye, ear and nose specialist, who has offices in the Merchants Bank Building, Massillon. He was born at Roanoke, Va., Dec. 1, 1892, the son of George Edward and Josephine (Taylor) Reynolds. George Edward Reynolds was a native of Newport, Va., and died in 1913 at the age of 69 years. His wife was born there also and died in 1919 at the age of 79 years. They are buried at Sinking Creek, Va. The early life of George Edward Reynolds was spent on a farm in Craig County, and he spent his entire life in that section as a farmer. He was a Democrat, a member of the German Lutheran Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds: 1. Vannie, married W. H. B. Marshall, lives at Roanoke, Va. 2. Augustus, lives at Bremen, Ga. 3. Ida Mae, married Barnett Lugar, lives at Salem, Va. 4. Orin Luther, lives at St. Louis, Mo. 5. Wertz M., lives at New Castle, Va. 6. Lester D., lives at Sinking Creek, Va. 7. Roy Rex, the subject of this sketch. Following his graduation from the public schools of Maywood and Sinking Creek, Va., Roy Rex Reynolds attended Roanoke College at Salem, Va. He was a student at the University of Virginia during 1913-14; College of Physicians & Surgeons, University of Maryland, was graduated in 1919 HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 801 with M. D. degree; Johns Hopkins University during 1921-22; Temple University, Philadelphia, during 1933; and attended clinics of Fuchs, Hajek, Alexander, and Neuman at Vienna. In 1920 Dr. Reynolds served as interne at South Baltimore General Hospital, and during the following year was senior resident physician at that institution. He was associated in practice during 1921-23 with Dr. C. W. Wilie of Morgantown, W. Va., and during 1923-24 was eye, ear, nose and throat specialist at the Massillon State Hospital. He has since conducted a private practice in this city. Dr. Reynolds is a member of the Stark County Medical Society, Ohio State, and American Medical Associations, member of the staff of Massillon City Hospital, and visiting specialist at the Massillon State Hospital. On Oct. 8, 1925, Dr. Reynolds married Anne M. Malatesta, born at Stroudsburg, Va., Nov. 18, 1896, daughter of Anthony and Lucy Virginia (Willey) Malatesta, the former a native of Italy and the latter of Virginia. Mr. Malatesta is deceased and his widow resides at Baltimore. To Doctor and Mrs. Reynolds have been born two daughters : 1. Jeanette, born Jan. 22, 1927. 2. Margaret Ann, born June 2, 1929. Politically Dr. Reynolds is independent. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, Phi Beta Phi, and Theta Nu Epsilon fraternities, Exchange Club, Brookside Country Club, Craftsman Club of the University of Maryland, and American Legion. During the World War he served in the U. S. Navy with the rank of first lieutenant. Magnus L. Jensen. —Numbered among the progressive young business men of Warren is Magnus L. Jensen, who is interested in the florist business in this city. He was born in Denmark, Aug. 1, 1901. 802 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Magnus L. Jensen was reared and educated in his native land, where he remained until March 23, 1925, when he came to the United States and settled at Passaic, N. J. Two years later he went to Roslyn, L. I., and remained there for three years. He later spent some time in Chicago and since 1930 has been a resident of Warren. He has always been interested in the growing of flowers. In 1930 Mr. Jensen pur-chased the greenhouse of the Kistler Floral Company, which he has since operated. The business was established in 1922 and covers five acres with 17,000 square feet under glass. Mr. Jensen is a retail dealer exclusively and also manages a flower shop at 234 East Market Street. Mr. Jensen is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He is identified with the Ohio Floral Association. Francis A. Tripcony. —Among the better known business men and substantial citizens of Massillon is Mr. Tripcony, who is engaged in the general insurance business, with offices in the McClymonths Building. He was born at Kent, Portage County, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1874, the son of John M. and Mary (Curnow) Tripcony. John M. Tripcony was a native of Falmouth, England, and his wife was also born in England. He was a jeweler in his native land, but had conducted a shoe business at Kent, Ohio, after his arrival here in 1871. He was thus engaged until 1904 and from then until the time of his death in 1910, Mr. Tripcony was interested in the grocery business at Kent. He was a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belonged to the Knights of Honor. His wife died in 1919. Both are buried at Kent. Their children were : 1. Mary, married William E. Greaves, lives at Worcester, Mass. 2. John H., who died in 1926. 3. Henrietta, married William E. Merrill, lives at Milford, Ore. 4. Harriet, mar- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 803 ried Richard G. Tracht, lives at Kent. 5. Richard J., lives at Kent. 6. Francis A., subject of this sketch. 7. Jennie, married Harry J. Ackworth, lives at Kent. 8. William, lives at Ravenna, Ohio. Francis A. Tripcony was reared and educated at Kent and following his graduation from high school in 1891 he became a telegraph operator on the Erie Railroad at Kent. Later, he was connected for 17 years with the paint shops of the Erie Railroad Company, five years of which he served as foreman. He then was identified with his father's business at Kent until 1912, at which time he received the appointment as deputy state inspector of oils, by Governor Frank B. Willis. After two years Mr. Tripcony became a member of the Kent Board of Education. He served as its president and clerk, and during 1910-14 was a member of the board of elections in Portage County. His next position was as solicitor and assistant to the district sales manager for the "Farm Journal", of Philadelphia, during 1916-22. Mr. Tripcony then came to Massillon as manager of the Grizzard System of America, Inc., insurance brokers. Since 1927, however, he has conducted a private insurance business. On Oct. 19, 1898, Mr. Tripcony was united in marriage with Miss Lulu Tracy, born at Kent, Ohio, April 21, 1875, the daughter of Lee and Mary Ann (Needham) Tracy. He is a native of Marion County, Ohio and she was born in Kent, Ohio. Mr. Tracy died Aug. 15, 1934, and his widow resides at Kent. He was a locomotive engineer on the Erie Railroad for 35 years and lived retired at the time of his death. He was a Republican and for 25 years served as real estate assessor of Kent. He held membership in the Universalist Church, and belonged to the Masonic lodge. Lee Tracy was a son of James Tracy, his brother James Tracy, who served as a drummer boy during the Civil War, having enlisted at the age of 13 years, was the youngest Union soldier to serve. 804 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO He was a native of Richwood, Ohio, and died in 1925. He is buried at Salem, Mass. To Francis A. and Lulu (Tracy) Tripcony were born three children: 1. Tracy, born Aug. 11, 1899, a graduate of Kent High School and Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland. He is the owner of a restaurant business at Tilla-mook, Ore. He is married and has a son, Harry. 2. Helen Inez, born March 11, 1904, married Robert Flaisig, lives at Massillon. She is a graduate of Kent High School and Kent State College. Mr. and Mrs. Flaisig have a son, Robert, Jr. 3. A. Ruth, born Sept. 28, 1909, married Paul W. Ressler, lives at Lakewood, Ohio. They have a son, Paul W. Jr. Politically, Mr. Tripcony is a Republican. He is a member of the Congregational Church. J. Edward Johns. —Among the practical and successful business men of Massillon is Mr. Johns, secretary of the Johns Agency Company, who is a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, Oct. 17, 1893, the son of John E. and Myra B. (Merwin) Johns. John E. Johns was born at Frostburg, Md., and died at Massillon, April 17, 1927. His widow is a native of this city and still resides here. He was educated in the public schools and was a graduate of Williamsport (Pa.) Academy. He spent many years as a successful real estate operator and insurance agent in Massillon and was secretary of the Peoples Building & Loan Company. He retired from business in 1921 but continued in residence here until his death. Mr. Johns was a Republican and served as a member of the city council. He held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was a 32nd degree Mason. To Mr. and Mrs. Johns were born the following children : 1. Homer M., insurance, lives at Massillon. He has served as mayor. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 805 2. Helen, married John F. Dow, lives at Cleveland. 3. J. Edward, subject of this sketch. 4. William P., lives at Massillon. 5. Myra, married W. D. Wefler, lives at Massillon. 6. Jennifer, married Joseph Herman, lives at Massillon. 7. Julian, lives at Cleveland. J. Edward Johns is a graduate of Massillon High School, class of 1914. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Mt. Union College in 1917, and later studied law privately. At the outbreak of the World War he enlisted for service and was sent to the officers training school at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Ind., where he received the commission of second lieutenant. He later was transferred to Camp Sherman, Ohio, and then overseas as a member of a machine gun company, in the 26th Infantry, First Division. He was in three battles. Following the close of the war he served in Germany with the Army of Occupation. He was discharged Aug. 6, 1919, and then returned to Massillon. Mr. Johns has since successfully conducted an insurance business here, and has offices in the First National Bank Building. On June 26, 1920, Mr. Johns was united in marriage with Miss Esther A. England, born in Senecaville, Ohio. They have no children. She was born Feb. 9, 1896, the daughter of Rev. John B. and Clara B. (Tibbals) England, natives of Steubenville and Delaware, Ohio, respectively. Reverend England was a graduate of Wesleyan University, class of 1888, and was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. He died in 1899 and is buried at Steubenville. His wife died in 1910. Esther A. (England) Johns is a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, and attended Mt. Union College, at Alliance, Ohio. She taught for ten years in the public schools of Alliance, Medina, and Massillon. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Phi sorority, and is president of the Woman's Club of Massillon, of which she is a prominent and active member. She also is identified with 806 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO the American Legion Auxiliary, being state president during 1931-32 and chairman of the Finance Committee during 1934-35. She is a member of the board of directors, American Red Cross. Both Mr. and Mrs. Johns are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is affiliated with the following organizations: Sigma Nu; Masonic Lodge; American Legion, Massillon Post No. 221, adjutant during 1924 and local commander during 1925. He also served as department chairman of Child Welfare of the American Legion during 1932-33; La Societe des "40 and 8" Cheveaux, being Chef-de-Gare of the county organization in 1926; and he is present secretary of the Stark County Soldiers' Relief Commission. Robert McLain Hess. —One of Stark County's outstanding business men, widely known in Massillon, is Robert McLain Hess, who is secretary, treasurer and manager of the Ceres Supply Company, Inc. He was born in this city, March 28, 1903, the son of Robert R. and Helen (McLain) Hess. Robert R. Hess is a native of Massillon. During the past 41 years he has been identified with the McLain Wholesale Grocery Company, of which he is vice president. He is also president of the Ceres Supply Company, Inc. He is a director of the Massillon Aluminum Company and Massillon Rubber Company. Politically, Mr. Hess is independent. He holds membership in St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Hess were born two sons: 1. Robert McLain, the subject of this sketch. 2. James McLain, a student. After his graduation from Massillon High School, Robert McLain Hess attended Hill School at Pottstown, Pa. He also was a student at Roxbury School, Cheshire, Conn. Dur- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 807 ing 1923-30 he was identified with the Central Steel Corporation of Massillon as a metallurgist in the heat treating department. He has since been associated with the interests of the Ceres Supply Company, Inc., as secretary, treasurer and manager. On June 22, 1925, Mr. Hess was united in marriage with Miss Kathryn Reeves Zang, of Alliance, Ohio, daughter of Albert and Mary (Reeves) Zang. She is a graduate of Georgetown University, Washington, D. C. To Mr. and Mrs. Hess have been born three children: 1. Susan, born in September, 1927. 2. Gretchen, born in June, 1930. 3. Robert McLain, Jr., born in May, 1934. Mr. and Mrs. Hess are members of the Episcopal Church and belong to the Brookside Country Club of Canton. Rev. Ray G. Hagstrom. —As superintendent of the Christ Mission Settlement, at Youngstown, Reverend Hagstrom is one of the representative and highly esteemed citizens of Mahoning County. He is a native of Sweden, born at Munkfors, July 16, 1887, the son of John and Sophia (Lidstrom) Hagstrom. Both John Hagstrom and his wife were born in Sweden, and are well known residents of Youngstown. The original family name was "Anderson". As a youth, John Hagstrom served in the army and he was a steel worker by trade. He emigrated to the United States in 1888 and settled at Worchester, Mass. Later, he removed to Cleveland, Ohio, where he was employed by the Otis Steel Company and later by the American Steel & Wire Company. Upon his arrival in Youngstown many years ago, Mr. Hagstrom was put in charge of the heating furnace of the upper mill of the Carnegie Steel Company. He has been retired since 1925. Mr. Hagstrom is a Republican, and holds membership 808 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO in the Swedish Covenant Church, Gustavas Adolphus Club, and Carnegie Relief Association. To Mr. and Mrs. Hagstrom were born the following children : 1. Jules, lives at Rochester, N. Y. 2. Hannah, musical instructor, lives at Youngstown. 3. Ray G., subject of this sketch. 4. Dr. Henry T., lives at Brooklyn, N. Y. He is a graduate of South High School, Youngstown; Brown University, B. S.; Harvard University, M. D.; and Sloan's Clinic. He served with the Medical Corps during the World War, and holds membership in the American College of Surgeons. 5. Richard, Doctor of Mechano-Therapy, lives at Akron, Ohio. 6. Ethel, lives at Youngstown. 7. Elmer N., a World War veteran, is district manager of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Com-pany, at Grand Rapids, Mich. 8. Helen, married Warren B. Heilman, lives at East Orange, N. J. 9. Josephine, deceased. Ray G. Hagstrom attended the public schools of Cleve-land and Youngstown, and also was a student at Hiram Seminary. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Hiram College in 1917 and later took further work at the University of Wisconsin. In 1917 he was ordained as a minister of the Disciples of Christ Church, and immediately was assigned as head resident pastor of Christ Mission Settlement at Youngstown. He has three settlements under his direct supervision, and has also successfully developed the Helio-Hygiene Convalescent Camp, which comprises 275 acres of land. The present buildings were erected at 330 East Boardman Street in 1928, at a cost of $225,000.00. Too much praise cannot be given to Reverend Hagstrom for his religious and civic work in the community. Mr. Hagstrom is past president of the Hesperian Literary Society, past president of the Y. M. C. A. College at Hiram, Ohio, a former president of the Social Workers Study Club, president of the Mahoning County Tuberculosis Society. He is past president of the Youngstown Kiwanis Club, was HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 809 general chairman in 1934 of the Youngstown Community Fund campaign, and is one of the committeemen in charge of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority Slum Elimination. In 1918 Rev. Hagstrom was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Mary Ross, daughter of Capt. Jasper and Mary (Buss) Ross, the former a native of Malvern and the latter of Oneida, Ohio. Both are deceased. During the Civil War Captain Ross served and was cited for bravery at the battle of Vicksburg. He was a graduate of Bethany College and later taught Greek and mathematics at Hiram College. He was an ordained minister of the Disciples of Christ. To Rev. and Mrs. Hagstrom were born two sons: 1. Robert Stansbury, attends Canfield High School. 2. Theodore Adams, attends Canfield Junior High School. Politically, Reverend Hagstrom is a Republican. M. T. Knappenberger, M. D. —Among the most prominent physicians and surgeons of Trumbull County is Doctor Knappenberger, a veteran of the World War, who has suc-cessfully engaged in practice in the city of Warren for more than 15 years. He was born at Jeanette, Pa., March 13, 1892, the son of George and Anna (Sensenich) Knappenberger. George Knappenberger, who lives retired at Jeanette, Pa., is a native of Westmoreland County, Pa. He is a retired building contractor. His wife was born at Lancaster, Pa. Their children are : 1. Chester, lives at Warren. 2. M. T., subject of this sketch. 3. Ruth, married Frank Ruff, lives at Jeanette, Pa. 4. Olive, married John Lord, lives at Jeanette, Pa. 5. John, lives at Jeanette. The boyhood of M. T. Knappenberger was spent in Penn-sylvania and he received his education in the public schools 810 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO of Jeanette. In 1915 he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Ohio State University, after which he spent one year as interne at Pittsburgh, Pa., and one year at Rochester, N. Y. He then located in Warren, where he has continued in private practice with the exception of his period of service in the World War. He spent 20 months in overseas duty in the U. S. Medical Corps, and for a time was transport surgeon at Newport News, Va. He was discharged in August, 1919, with the rank of major. Doctor Knappenberger then returned to his well established practice at Warren. On June 8, 1925, Doctor Knappenberger married Miss Jane Thomas, of Warren, daughter of John Edwin and Sadie Thomas, both deceased. They are buried at Niles, Ohio. Mr. Thomas served as sheriff of Trumbull County for two terms, and was prominently identified with the steel industry in this district. He died Sept. 8, 1925. His wife is also deceased. Mrs. Knappenberger is a graduate of Ohio University, and was a teacher in the public schools of Warren before her marriage. To Doctor and Mrs. Knappenberger have been born two sons, Thomas and Samuel. Doctor Knappenberger is a Republican, a member of the Reformed Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, Buckeye Club, and Warren Country Club. He is identified with the Trumbull County, Ohio State, and American Medical Associations. Earl W. Mathews. —One of the able young lawyers of Trumbull County is Earl W. Mathews, of Warren, who has offices in the Mahoning Building. He was born in Liberty Township, Trumbull County, Feb. 22, 1899, the son of Isaac G. and Grace D. (Williams) Mathews. Isaac G. Mathews is one of Youngstown's most prominent and successful attorneys, where he has practiced law during HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 811 the past 25 years. He is a graduate of Ohio University. His wife was born in Vienna Township, Trumbull County. Their only child is Earl W., subject of this sketch. Earl W. Mathews acquired his education in the public schools of Youngstown and spent two years at the University of Michigan. He then entered Ohio Northern University, where he received the degree of LL. B. in 1925. Following his admission to the Ohio bar he became associated with his father's law practice in Youngstown and in 1927 Mr. Mathews came to Warren to engage in his profession. He has met with remarkable success and is recognized as a leading member of the Trumbull County Bar Association. On June 23, 1934, Mr. Mathews was united in marriage with Miss Elsie L. Hinman, of Youngstown, daughter of Dr. A. V. Hinman, of Youngstown. She is a graduate of Ohio State and Columbia Universities, and was a teacher in the public schools of Youngstown before her marriage. She is prominent in the civic life of the community and active in club affairs. Mr. Mathews is affiliated with Western Star Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M., Delta Theta Phi fraternity, and American Legion Post at Warren. G. F. Atkinson. —Identified with the Atkinson Printing Company, at Warren, Mr. G. F. Atkinson is numbered among the city's substantial citizens and representative business men. He was born at Cynthiana, Ky., March 31, 1889, the son of B. T. and Alice (Lowe) Atkinson. B. T. Atkinson, deceased, was a native of Kentucky. His wife was born in Fayette County, Ky., and died in 1931. They were the parents of the following children: Ben F., lives at Danville, Ill.; John W., deceased ; G. V., deceased; 812 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO C. L., lives at Cynthiana, Ky.; G. F., subject of this sketch; Helen, married W. T. Magee, lives at Cincinnati, Ohio. Throughout his life G. F. Atkinson has been interested in the printing business. He was educated in the Kentucky Masonic Home and at the age of 16 years became an apprentice printer on a newspaper. He has continued as a printing contractor since 1910, when he engaged in business for himself as proprietor of the Atkinson Printing Company. When Mr. Atkinson located at Warren in 1923 he purchased the Searchlight Printing Company from C. R. Archibald. He specializes in the higher class commercial printing and has a well established business. He is president of the Trumbull County Association of Printers and president of the Ohio-Pennsylvania Master Printers' Association. On April 26, 1916, Mr. Atkinson married Miss Mayme Wyles, of Harrison County, Ky., born May 25, 1890. She died March 4, 1931. To Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson were born two sons: 1. Ben P., born April 8, 1917. 2. Charles F., born July 11, 1924. Mr. Atkinson is a thirty-second degree Mason and is active in its various organizations and bodies. He is iden-tified with the Civitan Club of Warren, being past president and treasurer for 1934-35. W. Grainger Totterdale, M. D. —Few men are more promi-nent in Trumbull County than Dr. Totterdale, who has engaged in the practice of medicine at Warren since 1928. He was born at Youngstown, Ohio, March 11, 1900, the son of J. C. and Emma (Grainger) Totterdale. J. C. Totterdale was born in Wales and his wife was a native of Carnegie, Pa. At the age of twelve years he came to the United States with his parents and the family settled at Pittsburgh. Later Mr. Totterdale removed to Youngs- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 813 town, where he was employed in the steel mills until the time of his death in 1918. His wife died in 1930. They are buried at Warren. To Mr. and Mrs. Totterdale were born three children: 1. Sarah, married Paul Cole, lives at Warren. 2. Emma Marie, married John M. Hughes, lives at Niles. 3. W. Grainger, the subject of this sketch. After attending the public schools of Warren he entered Belfount Academy at Belfount, Pa.. W. Grainger Totter-dale entered Johns Hopkins University and was graduated in 1922. He was graduated from the University of Maryland in 1927, and spent the following two years as an interne in orthopedics and surgery under Dr. William Baer at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He received his degree from the latter institution and has spent his entire professional career at Warren. He is an active member of Trumbull County, Ohio State, and American Medical Associations. Dr. Totterdale is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. E. J. Kerr. —Prominent in the civic and social life of Warren is E. J. Kerr, who is supervisor of the City Municipal Pool, and former boys' secretary of the Y. M. C. A. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 26, 1899, and is the adopted son of James Henderson and Sarah Elizabeth (Brown) Kerr. James H. Kerr, who died in 1925, at Warren, Ohio, was a native of Belmont County, being born near Cadiz. Mr. Kerr was a rural mail carrier at Paulding, Ohio, for many years. His wife died in 1926. They are buried in a private cemetery in Champion Township. Their only child was E. J., subject of this sketch. Elmer John Kerr is a graduate of Central High School, Springfield, Mass., and in 1932 received his degree of Bachelor of Arts at Springfield College in the same city. He then took graduate work in religious education at the Pacific 814 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO School of Religion and the University of California, at Berkeley; and in 1933 Mr. Kerr assumed his present duties at Warren, Ohio, as supervisor of the Municipal Swimming Pool, and case investigator for the Trumbull County Relief Agency. Mr. Kerr is a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Ali Baba Grotto, V. F. W., Y. M. C. A., and American Red Cross. He is an overseas veteran of the World War, having spent over eleven months overseas. He was a member of the 330th Ambulance Company. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Hall R. Magee, who is identified with the Belmont Dairy Company, at 158 Belmont Street, has been well known in the business affairs of Warren during the past 32 years and is among the city's substantial citizens. He was born at Clintonville, Pa., Aug. 29, 1878, the son of John and Elizabeth (Seaton) Magee. John Magee and his wife were natives of Pennsylvania. Both are deceased and are buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Warren. Their children were : 1. Olive, married John Caldwell, both deceased. 2. Mamie, the widow of Benjamin Brewster, lives at Youngstown, and they have two children, Elizabeth and Florence. 3. Rilla, married Ray Brewer, lives at Ferndale, Mich., and they have four children: Dorothy, Helen, Marian, and Virginia. 4. Florence, mar-ried Emmanuel Evans, lives at Youngstown. 5. John, lives at Casper, Wyo. 6. Hall R., the subject of this sketch. At the age of 12 years Hall R. Magee came to Warren. He attended the public schools and also clerked in a local grocery store. For a time he was connected with the Winfield Manufacturing Company, and in 1902 he became interested in the dairy business with Milton F. Vesey, his brother- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 815 in-law. Mr. Magee became owner of the enterprise, which he has since successfully managed. It is the oldest dairy in the city and has an extensive retail trade. On Aug. 29, 1900, Mr. Magee was united in marriage with Miss Blanche J. Vesey, of Warren, daughter of Isaiah and Mary (Lewis) Vesey. They were well known residents of Warren and are now deceased. Their children were: 1. Bert, deceased. 2. Milton, lives at Warren. 3. Blanche Magee. 4. Maude, lives at Warren. 5. Ethel. 6. Elton, lives at Warren. To Hall R. and Blanche J. (Vesa) Magee were born three children: One child died in infancy; Ethel Justine, a graduate of Warren High School and Warren Business College. She married Paul Myhre, lives at Des Moines, Ia. He is identified with the "Des Moines Register." And Neal, born May 8, 1909, a graduate of Warren High School and Ohio State University, where he specialized in the study of dairying and chemistry. He is associated in business with his father. He married Miss Arline St. John, of Columbus, Ohio, in 1930, and they have a daughter, Freda June. Politically, Mr. Magee is a Republican. He is an active member of the Baptist Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Modern Woodmen. Kenneth McNair. —Prominent in the professional and civic life of Warren is Kenneth McNair, attorney, with offices in the Woolworth Building. He was born at Scott-dale, Pa., Jan. 30, 1904, the son of Robert H. and Alice (Husher) McNair. Robert H. McNair was born at Wellsville, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1871, and his wife was born at Scottdale, Pa., Aug. 4, 1880. They are now residents of Warren, where Mr. McNair is 816 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO employed in the steel mills. To Mr. and Mrs. McNair were born three children: Albert W., lives at Somerset, Pa.; Kenneth, subject of this sketch; and Anna M., lives at home. Kenneth McNair is a graduate of the public schools of Scottdale and Warren, and in 1923 he entered the Youngs-town College. He received the degree of LL. B. at the Youngstown College of Law in 1926 and immediately estab-lished his private law practice at Warren. Mr. McNair is a member of the First Baptist Church. He also belongs to the Sphinx Club of Warren, Y. M. C. A., and Trumbull County Bar Association. He is a member of the Salvation Army advisory board. History of Northeastern Ohio by JOHN STRUTHERS STEWART IN THREE VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED VOLUME THREE HISTORICAL PUBLISHING COMPANY INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 1935 Biographical Alfred R. Hughes is one of the many citizens of Warren, Ohio, whose success in business and interest in civic affairs has earned for him the name of being one of its leading citizens. He is a native of England, born July 24th, 1862, at Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England. From the age of six he attended the public schools of Manchester, England, and with his people came to Niles, Ohio, in 1872. He attended the public schools at Niles for two years and at the age of twelve became employed in the drug store of Dr. McKinley. Following that period, for eight years he was a clerk in the store of Louis Gephart, at Niles, after which he was employed by the Erie Railroad Company, first as a telegraph operator and later as a billing clerk and following his em-ployment with the Erie Railroad he accepted a position with Reeves Bros. Boiler Works of Niles and remained with that firm for a period of eight and one-half years, progressing from bookkeeper to assistant manager. Reeves Bros. decided to move their plant to Alliance, Ohio, in 1893 and urged Hughes to go with them. However, he preferred to come to Warren, Ohio, where a small shop was then obtainable and make a trial of operating a business for himself and associates. Consequently in July of 1893, the firm of Warren City Tank & Boiler Company was organized with A. R. Hughes, President; William F. Edwards, Vice President; B. W. Ed-wards, Secretary and Treasurer, and Daniel J. O'Rourke - 821 - 822 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Superintendent, and later on B. H. Seiple was employed as Assistant Superintendent. On account of the money panic of 1893 this firm found the first five years of its existence extremely hard sledding. Later on success became assured, resulting in their erecting in 1915 a very complete plant to specialize chiefly in the fabrication and construction of all classes of steel tanks, and during the 41 years of its existence to this date, the Warren City Tank & Boiler Company has enjoyed the highest rating from its creditors as well as the friendship and respect of its customers. Aside from being successful in business Mr. Hughes has cheerfully responded to all calls made upon him for his time and means in aid of any worthy public movements. He was especially active during the period of the Great War when in a large degree he subordinated his business and private interests to the welfare of his country and his efforts were continually cooperated with others in the splendid record achieved by Trumbull County in its war work. In June of 1917, Mr. Hughes was elected chairman of the Red Cross War Fund of Trumbull County, said funds amounting to $135,000.00 and of which amount $76,000.00 was contributed in Warren, Ohio. Of this fund he remained chairman until February of 1920, by which time all of the said funds had been used for the purpose for which they were contributed. In May, 1918, he was elected chairman of the Trumbull War Chest Association, representing a fund of over $317,000.00, contributed for war purposes and he remained chairman of this organization until 1923, at which time all of the said funds had been finally distributed in a satisfactory manner to all concerned. He is a member of Old Erie Lodge No. 3 Free and Accepted Masons, Warren Council No. 58 Royal and Select Masters, Mahoning Chapter No. 66 Royal Arch Masons, Warren Commandery No. 39 Knight Templars, and a life HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 823 member of Al Koran Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Of Cleveland, Ohio. He is a member of Warren Lodge of Elks No. 295, also Ali Baba Grotto, of Warren, Ohio, and has membership in the following clubs, The Masonic Club of Warren, Whitehall Club of New York City. He has been a member of the Republican party all his life and has always considered it his positive duty to vote at all elections. However, he has never held or sought any political office in Warren or elsewhere. For many years he has been a member of the Board of Trade and later of the Chamber of Commerce of Warren, Ohio. For several years he was a director of the Western Reserve National Bank of Warren, Ohio, resigning from that board for the reason that he found it impossible to attend all of the meetings of the board of directors. Since March, 1912, and to date he has been a trustee of Warren Public Library and deeply interested in its work. From the time of the organization of the Warren Com-munity Fund in 1921 to the present date, a period of twelve years he has made the largest individual contribution each year to the said fund and has constantly expressed his belief as to the great benefit of this organization to the community of Warren, Ohio. He is a member of the Y. M. C. A. and has liberally contributed to this organization, also to the Y. W. C. A., both of Warren, Ohio. For many years he has been a member of the First Pres-byterian Church of Warren, Ohio, and in 1921 he had installed in the said church a very complete four manual organ including echo organ with chimes, etc., at a cost of $20,000.00. In 1913 he erected a fine band stand in the Court House Park of Warren, Ohio, and has frequently given public band concerts at his own expense. He is a life member of the American Hospital Association of Chicago, and of the Ohio Hospital Association of Colum- 824 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO bus, Ohio, and of the International Society for Crippled Children of Toledo, Ohio. In 1906, the organization of Warren City Hospital Association was formed with the object of building a much needed hospital in Warren, Ohio. He was elected vice president on the Board of Trustees in which capacity he continued to serve until December 21st, 1917, at which time he was elected president and which position he has continuously held and continues to occupy at this date. The original Warren City Hospital cost $45,000.00. However, the people of Warren contributed in several campaigns so as to enlarge the hospital, resulting in it now having a capacity of 125 beds and a plant that could not at this date be replaced at less than $600,000.00 and it is conceded by all connected with the existence of this institution that it has been accomplished chiefly through the constant efforts of Mr. Hughes as its president. He has himself contributed during the past twenty-eight years of his connection with Warren City Hospital over $50,000 to this institution in addition to the immense amount of time required from him during the past seventeen years as president, but considers this contribution of time and money as the most worthy thing he has done to date. At Niles, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1888, Mr. Hughes was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fletcher Edwards of Niles and after a very happy married life of forty-two years Mrs. Hughes died Sept. 28, 1930, leaving the memories of a loving wife and devoted mother. The children of this union were Raymond Edwards Hughes, born Oct. 22, 1893, and married to Elizabeth Pond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Pond of Warren Ohio, Sept. 8, 1917; and Margaret Elizabeth Hughes, born Sept. 2, 1906, and married June 5, 1929, to Philip Leslie Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wright of Warren, Ohio.