HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 825 Judge Dewey B. McVicker, of the Common Pleas Court of Trumbull County, stands high among the prominent lawyers of the city and county. He was born at West Salem, Ohio, May 27, 1898, the son of William and Della (Kiefer) McVicker. William McVicker, who died in 1918, was a native of West Salem, Ohio. Throughout his life he was interested in general farming. His widow, a native of Ohio, resides at West Salem. Their children were: Zola, unmarried; Vance, lives at Pleasanthome, Ohio; Max, lives at LeRoy, Ohio; Kathryn, married Joseph Scott, lives at Detroit, Mich.; Cletus, lives at Mansfield, Ohio; and Marjorie, at home. The early education of Dewey B. McVicker was received in the schools of Congress Township, and in 1915 he was graduated from Congress Township High School. He attended Oberlin Business College and in 1922 received the degree of LL. B. at Ohio Northern University. In that year he began the practice of law in the city of Warren as an employee of the Warren Guaranteed Title and Mortgage Company. From Dec. 1, 1933, to Nov. 24, 1934, Mr. McVicker was county attorney for the House Owners' Loan Corporation, and carried on an extensive private practice. He was a member of the firm of Guarnieri & McVicker from 1923 until his appointment to the bench. In November, 1934, Mr. McVicker was appointed by Governor George White judge of the Common Pleas Court of Trumbull County, Ohio, to fill an unexpired term ending in November, 1936. On Sept. 23, 1925, Mr. McVicker was united in marriage with Miss Helen Elizabeth Myers, of Kenton, Ohio, daughter of W. E. and Nellie (Wilkerson) Myers, of Kenton. Mr. Myers, retired, was the first dean of the College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He is a civil engineer by profession and for several terms was surveyor of Hardin County, Ohio. He also was active in the development of 826 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO railroad projects throughout the southwest in the early history of that section. Helen Elizabeth (Myers) McVicker is a graduate of Dennison University and Ohio Northern University. Before her marriage she was a teacher at Kenton High School. Mr. and Mrs. McVicker have no children. Politically, Judge McVicker is a Democrat, and during the past six years he has been chairman of the Democratic committee of Trumbull County. He was president of the Trumbull County Bar Association in 1932. He holds membership in the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Elk and Moose lodges, and Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity. Maurice Orlando. —A successful building contractor, Mr. Orlando has a wide acquaintance in Warren and Trumbull County. He is a- native of Italy, born at Naples, July 3, 1881. Mr. Orlando was eleven years old when he came to the United States with his parents. The family lived in New York City and Mr. Orlando attended the public schools. He came to Warren in 1917 and soon became identified with the building interests of the city. He has completed contracts for the erection of many of the city's important buildings and business houses and also specializes in resi-dential work. Besides his building activities Mr. Orlando is interested in the gasoline business here. He is also vice president of the Eastwood Golf Company. On April 7, 1907, Mr. Orlando was united in marriage with Miss Mary Bertucci, a native of New York City. Their children are: 1. Roger, manager of the gasoline station which is owned by his father at Warren. He is a graduate of Warren High School and also attended St. John's College, at Brooklyn, N. Y. 2. Rose. 3. Violet, attends Ohio State University. 4. Anita. 5. Helen. 6. Flora. 7. Grace. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 827 Mr. Orlando is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and is affiliated with the Elks Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, and Sons of Italy. Harold I. Gardner. —One of the prominent citizens and able lawyers of Trumbull County is Harold I. Gardner, of Warren, who has offices in the Union Savings and Trust Building. He was born in Lawrence County, Pa., March 29, 1893, the son of William Howard and Minnie (Wilson) Gardner. William Howard Gardner was born in Lawrence County, Pa., in 1866 and was well known in that section as a success-ful farmer. In later years he became employed in the steel mills at Struthers, Ohio. His wife was born at Prospect, Butler County, Pa., in 1868 and died in 1917. She is buried at Decatur, Ill. To Mr. and Mrs. Gardner the following children were born: Charles C., lives at Youngstown; Anderson, lives at Philadelphia, Pa.; George S., lives at Long Beach, Calif.; Harold I., subject of this sketch; Edwin W., lives at Struthers, Ohio; Mary, lives at Los Angeles, Calif.; and Helen, married Ernest Mitchell, lives at Youngstown. Harold I. Gardner was educated in the public schools of Newcastle, Pa., and attended Oberlin College and Harvard University. He then taught in the Wurtemburger (Pa.) public schools and the New Castle (Pa.) High School, one year in each. He received the degree of LL. B. at the Youngstown College of Law in 1928, and immediately after his admission to the bar he established a private practice at Warren. He is attorney for some of the amalgamated unions in Warren, Niles and Girard. On Dec. 24, 1925, Mr. Gardner was united in marriage with Miss Dorothy Harper, of Trumbull County, daughter of Eli and Emma Harper, natives of this county. Mr. Harper 828 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO is deceased and his widow resides at Green, Ohio. Mrs. Gardner is a graduate of Kent State Normal College. To Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were born three children : Roger Harper, born in 1929; Lee Edwin, born in 1931 ; and Catherine Elizabeth, born in 1934. On Sept. 6, 1917, Mr. Gardner enlisted in the infantry stationed at Camp Sherman, and later was transferred to Kelly Field, Texas, in the aviation corps. In 1918 he was sent to Camp Vale, N. J. The same year he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor Officers' Training Camp and was commissioned second lieutenant of light field artillery. He was a reserve officer of the Light Field Artillery of the United States Army until the fall of 1934. He is a member of the American Legion and the Trumbull County Bar Association. John F. Cantwell, Sr. —A leading citizen of Youngstown, Mr. Cantwell was prominent in the business and civic life of the community, where he died Jan. 5, 1928. He was a native of Pottsville, Pa., born March 16, 1856, the son of Robert and Mary (Keating) Cantwell. Both Robert Cantwell and his wife were natives of Kilkenny, Ireland. They are deceased and are buried at Barkley Mountain, Pa. Throughout his life Mr. Cantwell was a miner. At the age of eight years John F. Cantwell, Sr. worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania as a breaker boy. Practically without schooling he continued in the mines of that region until 1882, at which time he entered the employ of the Cartwright-McCurdy Company, of Youngstown. He became a member of the city police force in 1888 and two years later was appointed chief of police, being the first to hold that office in Youngstown. It was Mr. Cantwell who inaugurated the patrol system. He became interested in HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 829 business in 1894 as an associate of Leo Guthman, real estate and insurance broker, and at the latter's death Mr. Cantwell continued the enterprise during the remainder of his life. He was also a director of the Mahoning Valley Mortgage Company. Mr. Cantwell was married to Miss Margaret Ring, who died July 30, 1926. Their children were: 1. Robert, who died in 1920. 2. John F., Jr. 3. James, lives at Youngstown. One of the ambitions of Mr. Cantwell's life was to give working men an opportunity to own their own home at a price they could afford to pay. He remembered his own work ridden childhood and at all times was active in civic affairs which would provide the common people with more of the luxuries of life. Campaigns for parks, play grounds, and finally the Belmont Bridge received his warm support. He was affectionately known as the "Father of the Belmont Bridge." Grade eliminations were one of his ideals for Youngstown and he was instrumental for the tax levy for that purpose. Mr. Cantwell was a Democrat and was affiliated with the Ancient Order of Hibernians, being past president of the Ohio district, and member of the national board of trustees. He was the first president of the Youngstown Board of Trade, and held membership in the Youngstown Association of Insurance Agents, and the Youngstown Real Estate Board. He was a member of the original committee which built St. Elizabeth's Hospital. At the time of Mr. Cantwell's death the following editorial was published in the Youngstown newspapers: "Just as one big tree after another falls in the woods about Youngstown, and the aspect of the country changes, so time is gradually removing big men of the older generation and this city is becoming a different place. John F. Cantwell, Sr., who died Jan. 5, 1928, was active in so many different ways 830 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO that we shall hardly know what to do without him. Beginning as a mill worker he became chief of police, later entering the real estate and insurance business, and all through his life he took a leading part in public affairs. It is no exaggeration to state that his efforts, more than those of any other man, brought the building of the Belmont Bridge. His companionable nature is evidenced by the fact of his election to the office of state president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Mr. Cantwell wielded great influence in Youngstown, and to his lasting credit it may be said that the causes he supported were always good and for the best of his city." Wallace H. Mounts. —Among the progressive and well known business men of Warren is Mr. Mounts, who owns and operates several of the city's leading gasoline service stations. He was born at Salem, Ohio, May 21, 1887, the son of Wilford E. and Minnie (Knight) Mounts. Wilford E. Mounts lives retired at Salem, Ohio. Both he and his wife are natives of New Alexander, Ohio. He was a tinner by trade and for half a century was identified with that work at Salem. There are four children in the Mounts family: 1. Wallace H., subject of this sketch. 2. Mary, married J. G. Smith, automobile dealer, at Salem. 3. Clayton E., lives at Los Angeles, Calif. 4. Rebecca, married A. E. Winters, lives at Santa Monica, Calif. Wallace H. Mounts grew up at Salem, Ohio, and received his education in the public schools. His entire business career has been connected with the oil and gasoline business and for 17 years he was employed by the Standard Oil Company of Ohio. Since 1931 he has conducted his own business at Warren and has offices at 554 East Market Street. Mr. Mounts married (first) Miss Irene Butler, of Meadville, Pa., who died in 1927. Their daughter, Helen Irene HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 831 Mounts, is a student at Warren High School. Mr. Mounts married (second) Gladys E. Kennedy, the widow of Dr. Kennedy, of Warren. By her first marriage Mrs. Mounts has a son, William F. Kennedy, who is a graduate of Dana Musical School, at Warren. During the World War Mr. Mounts served at Camp Sherman, Ohio, as a member of the 158th Depot Brigade, 35th Company, Ninth Infantry. He is a member of the American Legion. Mr. Mounts is affiliated with B. P. O. Elks, being Past Exalted Ruler, and club secretary for ten years. His wife belongs to the Order of Eastern Star and is active in the civic and social life of the community. William P. Heasley. —A leading member of the Trumbull County bar, Mr. Heasley is well known in the city of Warren, where he has practiced law since 1924. He was born here, Feb. 12, 1900, the son of James E. and Mary H. (Henderson) Heasley. James E. Heasley, retired, is a widely known and highly esteemed citizen of Warren. For 43 years he engaged in the plumbing and heating business in this city, having retired in July, 1934. Mr. Heasley is a Republican, and holds membership in the Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge. His wife was born at Youngstown, July 19, 1874. He was born at New Bedford, Pa., June 22, 1862. To Mr. and Mrs. Heasley were born two children : William P., subject of this sketch; and Justina, married Rev. Hugh N. Wagner, who is pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, at Wheeling, W. Va. After his graduation from Warren High School, William P. Heasley spent two years at Ohio Wesleyan University. He then received the degrees of B. A. and LL. B. at Colorado University, the latter degree in 1923. Mr. Heasley practiced 832 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO law at Denver, Colo., for one year, spent five years at Youngstown, Ohio, and since 1924 has been located in private practice at Warren. On March 5, 1931, Mr. Heasley married Miss Kathryn E. Ackerman, born in Vermilion, Ohio, and spent the greater part of her life in Cleveland, daughter of William and Cora Ackerman. Mrs. Heasley is a graduate of Sandusky High School and Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. She was a teacher of piano at Sandusky before her marriage. Mr. Heasley is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, American Legion, and Trumbull County Bar Association. During the World War Mr. Heasley enlisted for service on Feb. 6, 1917, and received his discharge July 29, 1919. He spent 19 months in overseas duty and was discharged with the rank of sergeant. He now holds the commission of captain of infantry, U. S. Reserve Officers. E. M. Goeppinger. —One of the dependable and well known merchants of Warren is Mr. Goeppinger, who has success-fully conducted a food store business in this city for 25 years. He was born at Newton Falls, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1887, the son of Caleb G. and Louise (Klingensmith) Goeppinger. Caleb G. Goeppinger, deceased, was a native of Trumbull County. He spent many years in Newton Falls as a meat dealer and was living retired at the time or his death in 1933, at the age of 86 years. His wife died in 1931 at the age of 76 years. Both are buried in Newton Falls Cemetery. Their children were : Charles; Minnie; Nettie; E. M., subject of this sketch; May; and Henry. E. M. Goeppinger is a graduate of the public schools of Newton Falls and as a youth was associated with his father's HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 833 business. Upon his arrival at Warren he purchased the meat business of Mahan & Jones, one of the pioneer meat stores of the county. Mr. Goeppinger has a well established trade and handles high grade merchandise exclusively. On March 13, 1909, Mr. Goeppinger was united in marriage with Miss Lida Brobst, of Warren, daughter of Eli and Barbara Brobst. They have two daughters: Edith May, a graduate of Warren High School, attends Chicago University, where she is studying art; and Dorothy, a graduate of Warren High School. Mr. Goeppinger is a Republican, a member of the Reform Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge and Loyal Order of Moose. G. L. Kloss, D. D. S. —Widely known and highly esteemed throughout Trumbull County is Doctor Kloss, dental surgeon, who is established in practice at Warren, with offices at 153 West Market Street. He was born at Sharon, Pa., Nov. 4, 1893, the son of Louis and Sarah (Madden) Kloss. Louis Kloss was born in Germany and is now deceased. He was a well known resident of Sharon, Pa., for many years. His wife was born at Scranton, Pa., and died at the age of 32 years. Both are buried at Sharon. Their children were: Frank, hardware merchant, lives at Newton Falls, Ohio ; G. L., subject of this sketch; Adelaide Lambrecht, lives at Aurora, Ohio; and Edith Lang, lives at Sharon, Pa. G. L. Kloss acquired his education in the public schools of Sharon, Pa., and later entered Western Reserve University, at Cleveland, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1916. He spent one year in practice at Warren and then for 15 years was located at Newton Falls, Ohio. He returned to Warren in 1933 and has already met with remarkable success in his new location. 834 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Doctor Kloss is identified with the Warren Dental Society, Trumbull County, Ohio State, and American Dental Societies. During the World War Doctor Kloss served with the Dental Corps, U. S. Army, and held the commission of first lieutenant. He was stationed at Camp Sherman, Ohio, and Kelly Field, Texas. On Feb. 14, 1920, Doctor Kloss married Miss Catherine Scott, of Newton Falls, daughter of Calvin and Alma Scott. Mrs. Kloss is a graduate nurse, being a graduate of the nursing school of Women's Hospital, New York City. She also served in France during the World War, and for a time was in charge of White Hospital, at Ravenna, Ohio. Doctor and Mrs. Kloss have a son, Robert S. Doctor Kloss is affiliated with the Elks Lodge, and belongs to the American Legion. Henry E. Kunkel, who is the owner of the oldest green-house and florist business in the city of Warren, is well and favorably known throughout Trumbull County. He was born in Germany, Jan. 17, 1886, the son of John and Mary (Schmidt) Kunkel. Henry E. Kunkel was left an orphan in early infancy and was educated in a German orphanage. As a youth he came to the United States and in 1915 purchased the florist business of Henry Casket, which had been organized more than half a century ago. He completely remodeled the greenhouse and now owns the city's leading business of this type. He specializes in the growing of cut flowers and is the only rose grower in the community. The business is located at 369 Tod Avenue, Northwest. On Aug. 6, 1917, Mr. Kunkel was united in marriage with Miss Anna Nyddeger, a native of Warren, daughter of John and Mary (Liber) Nyddeger, the former a native of HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 835 Switzerland and the latter of Germany. They live retired at Warren. To Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel were born four children: John; Dorothy ; Mary ; and Richard. All are students. Mr. Kunkel is a member of the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Maccabees. His wife is a member of the Reform Church. W. C. Taylor. —Identified with the Ohio Spring Works, at Warren, Mr. Taylor is recognized as one of the able and successful business men of Trumbull County. He was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 25, 1885, the son of A. C. and Isabella (Moreland) Taylor. A. C. Taylor was born at Waterford, Columbiana County, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1856. He remained there until he had reached the age of 21 years and then located at Pittsburgh as a successful stock broker. He continued in that business for many years, and in later life organized the Ohio Spring Works, at Warren, with which he is now identified. His wife died in 1933 at the age of 75 years and is buried at Waterford. To Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were born three children : 1. Clinton, died in infancy. 2. Harry, deceased, was a teller in the Prudential Bank, at Pittsburgh. 3. W. C., subject of this sketch. W. C. Taylor was reared and educated at Pittsburgh, Pa., and also attended Moody Institute. He spent three years in Oklahoma as a cotton broker and then returned to Pittsburgh as a partner to his father. He was also asso-ciated with him in the organization of the Ohio Spring Company, at Warren. The company makes and repairs springs and straightens axles. On Oct. 10, 1906, Mr. Taylor married Miss Bernice Beach, of Warren, Ohio, daughter of E. G. and Ida Beach, who are residents of Warren. To Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were 836 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO born three children: 1. Albert, deceased. 2. Madeline, a graduate of Warren High School, and the Nyack Bible Institute of New York. She married Rev. Clifton Thorn-hill, and lives at Harrison, Ohio. They have a daughter, Isabel. 3. Billy, attends Central Junior High School, at Warren. Mr. Taylor is a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance. R. W. Myers, who is successfully engaged in the real estate business at Warren, with offices at 548 High Street, is a well known citizen and a member of one of the oldest families of Trumbull County. He was born at Newton Falls, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1901, the son of William F. and Julia F. (Sickels) Myers. William F. Myers is a native of Lordstown, Trumbull County, born Sept. 17, 1863. He resides with his son, R. W., at Warren. His wife was born at Newton Falls in 1871 and died in 1925. She is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Warren. Their children were: 1. R. W., subject of this sketch. 2. Luella, a graduate of Dana Institute of Music at Warren and the Cleveland Institute of Music. She is now engaged in orchestral work in Cleveland. William F. Myers is the son of Frederick Myers, a native of Germany, who came to Warren at the age of 18 years. He owned and operated one of the first brick yards in the city and was one of the representative citizens of the com-munity. He is deceased and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Warren. After his graduation from the public schools of Newton Falls, R. W. Myers attended Bliss College, at Washington, D. C., where he was graduated in 1920 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was then identified with the HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 837 General Electric Company at Baltimore, Md., for a number of years. His next position was with the Packard Electric Company, at Warren. For the past eight years he has been interested in the real estate business in this city. On Jan. 30, 1921, Mr. Myers was united in marriage with Miss Norma L. Bennett, of Washington, D. C., daughter of Luke J. and Susie Bennett. Mr. Bennett, deceased, spent 34 years in the employ of the government printing offices at Washington. His widow resides in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are the parents of two sons, William and James. Mr. Myers is a member of the Lutheran Church, is affiliated with F. & A. M. Lodge No. 655, and belongs to the Lions Club, Foreman's Club, and is vice president of the Warren Real Estate Board. H. W. Tisher, who is vice president of the Warren Sanitary Dairy Company, at 1288 Youngstown Road, is numbered among the reliable and progressive business men of Warren. He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1891, the son of Samuel and Malinda (Ensinger) Tisher. Samuel Tisher resides at Ravenna, Ohio. Both he and his wife are natives of Monroe County, and he has spent his life as a farmer and carpenter. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tisher: H. W., subject of this sketch; and Sylvester, lives at Ravenna, Ohio. Following his graduation from the public schools of Portage County, H. W. Tisher assisted his father in farming the home place. Later, he operated a farm in Ravenna Township. He has been identified with the Warren Sanitary Dairy Company since 1926 and for the past six years has been vice president of the concern. They are wholesale and retail dealers and also manufacture ice cream and dairy products. 838 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO On Nov. 19, 1926, Mr. Tisher married Miss Gladys Stauffer, daughter of Samuel Stauffer, who is secretary-treasurer of the Warren Sanitary Dairy Company. Mr. and Mrs. Tisher have two sons, Kenneth and Thomas. Mr. Tisher is also the owner of a fine farm of 115 acres two miles north of the city of Ravenna. He is interested in the Edenburg Cheese Company. Mr. and Mrs. Tisher are active member of the Methodist Church. L. E. Poulson. —Among the better known young business men of Warren and Trumbull County is L. E. Poulson, who is identified with the Poulson Laundry, at 405 Logan Avenue, and he is also a veteran of the World War. He was born at Akron, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1893, the son of Edgar and Sadie (Mentzer) Poulson. Both Edgar Poulson and his wife are natives of Ohio, and they are well known residents of Warren. Their children are: 1. L. E., subject of this sketch. 2. Harvey. 3. Dwight. 4. Dorothy, wife of Albert Braunberns. 5. Alice, wife of Rudy Craze. Following his graduation from Warren High School, L. E. Poulson enlisted for service in the World War. He spent 19 months in the service and was a member of the Machine Gun Company, 166th Regiment, Rainbow Division. He later took a laundry course at the Ohio Mechanics Insti-tute at Cincinnati, where he was graduated in 1925, and for a time was associated with a leading laundry business in that city. In 1925 he went to Knoxville, Tenn., where he was associated with a large laundry company, where he was foreman, and later became superintendent of the plant. He has been located at Warren as proprietor of the Poulson Laundry since 1926. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 839 Mr. Poulson was married on June 28, 1920, to Miss Elsie Harris, of Youngstown, daughter of Jasper R. and Emma Harris. The former resides at North Jackson, Ohio, and the latter is deceased. Mr. Poulson is a member of the Laundry Owners' National Association of the United States and Canada. Howard A. Mills. —Outstanding among the prominent young lawyers of Trumbull County is Howard A. Mills, who is serving as city solicitor at Niles, where he has a well estab-lished practice. He was born here, Jan. 17, 1905, the son of Frank H. and Anna (Perry) Mills. The Mills family are early settlers of this section of Ohio, as are members of the Perry family. Joseph Mills, father of Frank H. Mills, was a Civil War veteran and one of the first settlers of the city of Niles. Frank H. Mills was born at Niles, Oct. 20, 1864, and still resides in this city. His wife was born at Niles in 1873 and died in 1928. She is buried in Union Cemetery, Niles. To Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Mills were born the following children: 1. Joseph, deceased. 2. Perry L., lives at Detroit, Mich. 3. Frank H., Jr., lives at Youngstown, Ohio. 4. Mary E. Reese, lives at Kent. 5. Howard A., subject of this sketch. Howard A. Mills is a graduate of Niles High School, class of 1922. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Miami University in 1926 and then taught school at Port Clinton, Ohio, for two years before entering the University of Michigan. He received the degree of Master of Science there and on June 22, 1931, was awarded the degree of LL. B. at that institution. His professional work began at Niles in that year, when he also was a candidate for election to the State Legislature from this district. However, he was defeated by only two votes after a recount which re- 840 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO quired eight days of work. He was elected to the office of city solicitor of Niles by the largest majority ever recorded for this office. Politically, Mr. Mills is a Republican, and he is president of the Republican Club of Niles. He also is affiliated with Port Clinton Lodge, F. & A. M., Niles Chapter; F. O. Eagles, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Eagles Lodge, Delta Upsilon fraternity, and Niles Exchange Club. He holds membership in the Christian Church. W. E. Jones. —Among Niles' most prominent citizens and successful business men is W. E. Jones, who is superintendent of the Grasselli Chemical Company's plant in this city, in which capacity he has served for 18 years and he has been in the company's employ for 35 years. Mr. Jones was born at Minersville, Ohio, March 13, 1872, the son of William and Mary Jones. William Jones was a native of Wales. He was a minister and died in Ohio in 1892. His wife was born in England and came to this country with her parents when 13 years old. She died in 1927 at the age of 92 years and is buried at Niles. She had 13 children, only two of whom survive: W. E., subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Frank Bartman, lives at Tippecanoe City, Ohio. The boyhood of W. E. Jones was spent at Columbus, Ohio. At the age of nine years he was a newsboy in that city and later a messenger boy for the Western Union Company. He also became an operator and was engaged in railroad work until 1900, at which time he entered the services of the Grasselli Chemical Company in their East Chicago (Ind.) offices. As mentioned above, he has been plant superintendent since 1916. This company, now owned and operated by the DuPont interests, manufactures sul- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 841 phuric acid exclusively and has a capacity of 90 tons daily. Fifteen other acid plants are in operation throughout the country, and the local one employs approximately 60 men. On June 12, 1902, Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Miss Lela M. Seifert, born at Indianapolis, Ind. They have three children: 1. Leland E., a graduate of Niles High School and Carnegie Institute of Technology, lives at Rock-hill, S. C., where he is manager of the Rockhill Gas Company. He married Miss Mildred Matter, of Lykens, Pa., and they have two children. 2. Lela May, married William Bullock, who is employed by the Grasselli Chemical Company, at Niles, and they have four children: Margaret, William, Richard, and Robert. 3. Jessie Anna, married John Robertson, who is identified with the Brainard Steel Company, at Warren, Ohio. Mr. Jones is a prominent member of the Methodist Church, being secretary and treasurer of the board. He is also affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree, and belongs to the Kiwanis Club. Politically, he has always been a Republican, and has served on the city council for a period of ten years, and also as chairman of the finance committee. O. M. Avison. —Identified with the business interests of Warren as manager of the local establishment of Halle Bros. Company, of Cleveland, Mr. Avison is well known in the city. He was born at Seoul, Korea. At the age of 16 years O. M. Avison left the Orient and went to Canada with his brother, Raymond Avison. He later attended Mt. Herman School in Massachusetts and was graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1917. O. M. Avison spent one year at the University of Pittsburgh, and also served during the World War as a member of 842 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Battery C, 135th Field Artillery, 37th Division. He has been associated with Halle Bros. of Cleveland since 1924 and has held his present position as manager of the Warren store since its opening in 1929. On June 30, 1923, Mr. Avison was united in marriage with Miss Gladys Graves, a native of Cleveland. Mr. Avison is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Kiwanis Club of Warren. He is chairman of the Retail Merchants' Association and a member of the Warren Chamber of Commerce. J. C. Eberley. —Among the substantial and widely known business men of Warren is Mr. Eberley, who is proprietor of the Purity Bottling Works. He was born at Akron, Ohio, March 20, 1880, the son of Fred and Catherine (Kurtz) Eberley. Fred Eberley was born in Germany in 1849 and his wife was also a native of this country. They lived for a time in New York, later in Chicago, and then at Akron, Ohio, where Mr. Eberley followed his trade as a stonecutter. He died at Akron in 1901 and is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Akron. His wife died at the age of 72 years and is buried at Akron. Their children were : Wilhelmina, deceased. 2. Charles, deceased. 3. Henry, a farmer, lives in Franklin County, Ohio. 4. Carrie, married Linden Wolfe, lives at Akron, Ohio. 5. Fred, lives at Akron. 6. George, lives at Colum-bus, Ohio. 7. Jacob C., subject of this sketch. 8. Catherine Dean, lives at Akron. 9. Christian, deceased. Following his graduation from the public schools of Akron, Jacob C. Eberley was employed in the mills of the Quaker Oats Company, at Akron. In 1892 he came to Warren and continued here with the same firm until 1908, at which time he established his present business. He has an extensive HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 843 trade throughout this section of the state and is recognized as one of the city's able business men. On Sept. 23, 1903, Mr. Eberley was united in marriage with Miss Clara Kostenbader, of Wooster, Ohio, daughter of Fred and Catherine Kostenbader. Both are deceased. Mr. Eberley is a member of the Lutheran Church, and is affiliated with the Eagles Lodge and Loyal Order of Moose. David R. Morton. —A leader in the civic, business and fraternal life of Niles is David R. Morton, who is proprietor of the Morton Hardware Company in that city. He was born at Wampum, Pa., April 1, 1884, the son of Robert W. and Anna (Beighley) Morton. Robert W. Morton was a native of Independence, Ia. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and for 18 years was a well known druggist at Wampum, Pa. He then practiced dentistry at that place for 25 years. Mr. Morton died in 1922 and is buried in Locust Grove Cemetery, Elwood City, Pa. His wife was born at Gettysburg, Pa., and died in 1916 at the age of 54 years. She had three uncles who served throughout the Civil War. To Robert W. and Anna (Beighley) Morton were born two children: 1. David R., subject of this sketch. 2. Robert W., Jr., lives at Cleveland, Ohio, where he is identified with the American Steel & Wire Company. He married Miss Ethel Abbott. David R. Morton grew up in Pennsylvania and attended the public schools of Wampum. He learned the trade of machinist at the age of 15 years and engaged in that work for a number of years, later being made superintendent of the Savage Arms Company, at Sharon, Pa. During the period of the World War Mr. Morton served as chief inspector for that concern. He has been interested in the hardware business at Niles since 1920 and for two years was 844 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO associated in the enterprise with Roy W. Washburn. It is now recognized as one of the city's leading business establishments and Mr. Morton is highly esteemed for his integrity. On Aug. 12, 1916, Mr. Morton was united in marriage with Miss Alta Fowst, born at Parkers Landing, Pa., the daughter of John and Alice Fowst. They have a daughter, Martha Ruth. Politically, Mr. Morton is a staunch Republican. He is an elder of the First Presbyterian Church at Niles, and is prominently identified with the Masonic Lodge, being a life member of the Pittsburgh Shrine, and Past Master of the local lodge. He is also affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Niles Rotary Club, Past President. G. A. Bjorson. —Prominent throughout Trumbull County is G. A. Bjorson, who is mayor of Warren, and he is also widely known in professional circles as an engineer. He is a native of Sweden, born Jan. 12, 1884, the son of John G. and Hannah (Erickson) Bjorson. John G. Bjorson and his wife were born in Sweden. He was a machinist specialist and spent many years in Massa-chusetts. He died in 1901 and his wife died in 1895. They are buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Forest Hills, Mass. To Mr. and Mrs. Bjorson were born two sons: G. A., subject of this sketch; and John G., born in 1882, resides at Waban, Mass. The early education of G. A. Bjorson was received in the public schools of Boston, Mass., and he later specialized in the study of architecture and engineering. His early professional life was spent in Boston, but during the last 25 years he has lived at Warren, Ohio, and 21 years of that time he has spent as a heating and power piping engineer. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 845 He was elected as mayor of the city in 1933. Since becoming mayor, Mr. Bjorson has cut the operating expenses of the city about 50 per cent, coming into office when the city was in debt and finished in 1934 with a surplus over the budget. Mr. Bjorson married (first) on June 13, 1913, Miss Christine B. Newhard, of Niles, Ohio, daughter of Thomas J. Newhard, a native of Trumbull County. Both are deceased. Christine B. (Newhard) Bjorson died April 18, 1928, and is survived by two sons: Richard A. and Philip A. Bjorson. They live at home. Mr. Bjorson married (second) Mrs. Ruth M. Swift, of Portland, Me. Politically, Mr. Bjorson has always been a Republican. He is a devout member of Christ Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Old Erie Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M., and the Warren local lodge of Eagles. Mayor Bjorson is especially interested in the Boy Scouts of Warren. Since 1920 he has been Scout Master of Troop No. 11 of the Episcopal Church, there now being 45 scouts under his jurisdiction. He has written several articles for the boys on sports and adventure. These have had a wide circulation. L. G. Davis, who is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business at Warren, is a substantial citizen of the community. He was born at Moultry, Columbiana County, Ohio, July 16, 1892, the son of Elmer D. and Eliza (Glass) Davis. Elmer D. Davis lives retired at Baldwinville, N. Y. He is a native of Ohio. His wife died in 1894 and is buried at New Chambersburg, Ohio. They were the parents of three children. Following his graduation from the public schools of Portage County, Ohio, in 1911, L. G. Davis taught school in 846 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Ohio and Pennsylvania for a number of years. He was also connected with the registrar's office at Alliance, Ohio, for a time. Since 1923 Mr. Davis has been interested in the real estate and insurance business at Warren, and has offices at 738 West Market Street. On March 13, 1915, Mr. Davis married Miss Mildred Isler, a native of West Virginia, daughter of Michael and Julia (Conrad) Isler. The former resides at Windham, Ohio, and the latter is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are the parents of three daughters: Rhea, Maurine and Theresa. Politically, Mr. Davis is a Democrat. He has served as justice of the peace, as counsel of Windham, and also has held numerous other public offices. He and his family are prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Charles R. Holeton. —Identified with the Holeton & Holeton Funeral Home, at Niles, Charles R. Holeton is prominent throughout Trumbull County, and is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Niles, Sept. 14, 1891, the son of Charles R. and Clara Matilda (Hardman) Holeton. Charles R. Holeton, Sr., was a Civil War veteran and one of the outstanding business men of Niles for many years. He was the founder of the undertaking business which now bears his name in this city. Mr. Holeton was born at Poland, near Youngstown, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1845, and died July 8, 1923. His widow was born near Warren, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1859, and resides at Niles. Mr. Holeton was a graduate of the public schools of Niles and as a youth learned the carpenter trade. During the Civil War he enlisted and served with the 171st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. When he established a furniture and undertaking business at Niles he was associated with L. O. Cline until the latter's death, at which time the oldest son of Charles R. Holeton, Sr., HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 847 became a partner in the business, which for a time con-tinued as Holeton & Son. Since the death of Charles R. Holeton, Sr., his sons, Donald and Charles R., Jr., continued as proprietors of this well established business together until the death of Donald J., which occurred Oct. 20, 1934. Mr. Holeton was prominent in the civic affairs of his community and served as township trustee from 1908 until the time of his death. He was affiliated with F. & A. M. No. 394, Order of Foresters, and McPherson Post No. 16, G. A. R. To Charles R. and Clara Matilda (Hardman) Holeton were born the following children: 1. Myrtle, died in infancy. 2. Donald J., born Feb. 18, 1884, and died Oct. 20, 1934. He was a graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Embalming. He married Miss Mary Kistler, of Warren, Ohio. She resides at Niles, Ohio. Their son, James Kistler Holeton, attended Staunton Military School for two years and then graduated from the Cleveland School of Embalming. He is now asso-ciated with the business of Holeton & Holeton. He married Miss Sarah Peoples, of Niles, Ohio. 3. Iona, born June 12, 1886, married Claude R. Thomas, of Niles. They live at Youngstown. Their daughter, Beatrice, married Thomas O. Clingan. 4. May Hardman, born Dec. 29, 1888, married Wilbur Mines, of Howland Township, Trumbull County. They have four children: Clara Louise, Robert, Richard and Nancy. 5. Charles R., Jr., subject of this sketch. 6. Nellie M., born July 29, 1894, a graduate of Niles High School. Since 1920 she has been assistant librarian in the McKinley Memorial Library, at Niles. Charles R. Holeton, Sr., was the son of Richard Sparks and Mary (Miller) Holeton, who were well known pioneers of the city of Niles. Richard Sparks Holeton had the distinction of being a member of the city's first council. The early education of Charles R. Holeton was received in the Niles public schools and he received the degree of 848 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Bachelor of Science at Mt. Union College. During the World War he enlisted and served as a member of the 331st Regiment, 83rd Division. He saw 21 months of service, with nine months in France, where he served with the rank of first lieutenant. In 1919 Mr. Holeton was graduated from the Cincinnati School of Embalming, and in that year he became a partner with his brother, Donald J., in the under-taking business which had been established by their father. On Sept. 15, 1920, Mr. Holeton was united in marriage with Miss Mildred Fording, of Alliance, Ohio, daughter of Lloyd and Elizabeth Fording, deceased. She is a graduate of Mt. Union College and was a teacher in the Alliance public schools before her marriage. She is active in Eastern Star work and holds membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mr. and Mrs. Holeton have a daughter, Elizabeth Suzanne Holeton. Mr. Holeton is a member of the Masonic Lodge. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has been vice president and a director of the Niles Board of Trade, has served as a member of the park board for seven years, and was president of the Exchange Club of Niles. He also is active in the American Legion, and has served as post commander and member of the soldiers' relief commission. S. H. Pollock. —One of the prominent citizens and successful educators of Mahoning County is S. H. Pollock, who is superintendent of public schools at Sebring. He is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., born April 25, 1899, the son of Rev. James K. and Sarah (Grey) Pollock. Rev. James K. Pollock has been identified with the Pittsburgh (Pa.) conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church for a quarter of a century, and at present is pastor of Walton HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 849 M. E. Church in Pittsburgh. He is a native of Wellsville, Ohio, and his wife was born at Bellaire. She died in 1918 and is buried in Grand View Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Rev. Pollock is a graduate of New York University. He is a Republican, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and Inde-pendent Order of Odd Fellows. To Rev. and Mrs. Pollock were born three children: 1. Edith, married Walter H. Jones, lives at Fort Wayne, Ind. 2. S. H., the subject of this sketch. 3. James G., who is connected with the Timken Roller Bearing Company at Canton, Ohio. S. H. Pollock attended the public schools of Pittsburgh. In 1918 he was graduated from Rochester (Pa.) High School, and during the following year attended Union College. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh in 1922 and has also completed work for the degree of Master of Arts at that university. During the World War Mr. Pollock enlisted for service and attended the Reserve Officers Training School at Alliance, Ohio. He was discharged Jan. 1, 1919. His teaching career began in the elementary schools of Lowellville, Ohio, during 1920-21, and in the following four years he was a member of the high school faculty there. He has held his present position as superintendent of Sebring schools since 1925. During his administration Mr. Pollock has successfully introduced a course in ceramics, and he has also equipped a special class room for crippled children. The latter is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sebring. Mr. Pollock is an active member of the Northeastern Ohio Education Association, Ohio Education Association, National Educational Association, American Legion and Pi Delta Epsilon. In 1921 Mr. Pollock married Miss Ella May Baker, daughter of Millard F. and Alice (Wightman) Baker. Mr. Baker was born at Sewickley, Pa., and was a steamboat engineer on the Ohio River. He is deceased. His widow was born at