which capacity he served four years. In 1905, in partnership with Robert Elder, he purchased the stock and business of the Miami Deposit Bank, at Yellow Springs, which institution was then in the hands of a receiver. They incorporated the bank at $10,000.00 and opened a private banking house. Later, the bank increased its capital stock, and Mr. Stewart became president of the institution. It was largely through his keen judgment and far seeing methods that the Miami Deposit Bank became one of the strongest institutions in the State. Mr. Stewart was also one of the organizers of a bank at South Charleston, Ohio, but disposed of his interests long before his death, which occurred November 30, 1931.

In 1900 Mr. Stewart was united in marriage with Miss Irene B. Black, the daughter of Charles Robinson and Mary Ann (Hyer) Black. He was born in Ross County, Ohio, June 22, 1848, and died May 14, 1906. His wife, also born in Ross County, April 6, 1843, died August 6, 1896. Both are buried at Greenfield, Ohio. He attended Lebanon University and became an operator of 400 acres of land. He was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. There were three children in the Black family: 1. Edgar Keen, deceased. 2. Irene B. Stewart. 3. Myrtle Elizabeth, the widow of Arthur Murray, lives at Cleveland, Ohio. She has a son, Howard. To Perry M. and Irene B. (Black) Stewart were born three children: 1. Mildred, a graduate of Antioch College, Bachelor of Science, and Columbia University, Master of Arts. 2. Mary Elizabeth, a graduate of Antioch College Academy, and Mellisa Mills Kindergarten School, New York City. She married Frederick Reel, and they have a daughter, Virginia. They live at Cincinnati, Ohio. 3. Russell B., born at Springfield, April 5, 1905.

Perry M. Stewart was a lifelong Republican. He served as a trustee of Antioch College, and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. He was affiliated with Yellow Springs Lodge F. & A. M. No. 421, past master; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree.

Russell B. Stewart is a graduate of Antioch College Academy, class of 1923. He spent two years at Antioch College and during 1926-27 attended Columbia University. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Antioch College in 1928, and at that time became vice president and cashier of the Miami Deposit Bank. He succeeded to the presidency in January, 1932. Mr. Stewart is a Republican, president of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian Church, and has the following lodge and club affiliations: Yellow Springs Lodge F. & A. M. No. 421, Junior Deacon; Cincinnati Club; Greenmont Country Club; and Antioch Alumni Association.

On August 20, 1928, Mr. Stewart was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Sawyer, the daughter of Edmund L. and Vivian Sawyer, natives of Grafton, W. Va. They are residents of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Mr. Sawyer is a retired banker. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have two children, Margaret Ann and Perry Morton.

Leon Marshall Ervin is a substantial citizen of Springfield, where he is associated with the Ervin Coal & Coke Company, 819 Sherman Avenue. He was born near Jeffersonville, Madison County, Ohio, October 17, 1878, the son of Alfred H. and Columbia L. (Perkins) Ervin.

Alfred H. Ervin was born in Madison County, and throughout his life was interested in the contracting business, being a well known builder. His wife was born at Marietta, Ohio. Mr. Ervin died in 1915 and his wife died in 1925. They are buried in Whiteman Cemetery, Madison County. Mr. Ervin was a Republican and served as a member of the school board. He and his wife held membership in the Methodist Church. Their children were: 1. Vance. 2. Mary, married Curtis Milburn, lives at Jeffersonville. 3. Charles P., lives at South Vienna. 4. Leon Marshall, the subject of this sketch. 5. Harry, lives near South Charleston.

Alfred H. Ervin was the son of Joel and Mary (Huffman) Ervin, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively. Joel Ervin was an extensive buyer and shipper of stock and traveled throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. Both he and his wife are buried in Whiteman Cemetery.

Leon Marshall Ervin received his education in the public schools of Fayette County and is a graduate of Nelson Business College, Springfield. His first position was as bookkeeper for the Mitchell Plumbing Company of Springfield and he was later identified with the grocery business of C. Anderson. Subsequently Mr. Ervin engaged in business at Knoxville, Tenn., and upon his return to Springfield was a clerk in the Home Grocery Company. In 1907 he located at South Charleston as bookkeeper for the Houston Company and in the following year purchased an interest in the business. He was identified with that enterprise until 1917, at which time he purchased a general store at South Vienna, Ohio. He also operated a grain elevator and coal business there, but in 1921 disposed of the general store. He has conducted the Ervin Coal and Coke Company in Springfield since 1923. Mr. Ervin is president of the Springfield Retail Coal Dealers Association, president of the Clark County Retail Coal Dealers Association, member of the Board of Governors of the Ohio State Retail Coal Dealers Association, and belongs to the National Retail Coal Dealers Association.

In 1899 Mr. Ervin was united in marriage with Miss Sue Munsey, the daughter of Rev. C. D. and Mary (Coleman) Munsey, the former a native of Tennessee, and the latter of Champaign County, Ohio. Rev. Munsey was a minister of the Methodist Church at Springfield. Both he and his wife are buried in Ferncliff Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin have a daughter, Alice Munsey Ervin. She is a graduate of Wittenberg Academy and Wittenberg College, and is now a teacher in the Zanesfield public schools.

Mr. Ervin is a Republican and has served as mayor of South Charleston for two years, as well as a member of the village coun-

cil. He and his family are members of the Methodist Church, and he has the following lodge affiliations: Fielding Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 192, past master; Temple Club; Vienna Lodge, I. O. O. F. No. 345; Champion City Council, United Commercial Travelers, No. 23; Vienna Lodge, K. of P. No. 660; and Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan. He served as president of the Commercial Club of South Charleston.

Fred E. Peters.—Among the representative and well known business men of Springfield is Fred E. Peters, of the Fred E. Peters Manufacturing Company. He was born at Springfield, August 21, 1892, the son of Edward E. and Edna Jessie (Howell) Peters.

Edward E. Peters, who died in 1923, was a substantial business man of Springfield, where he established the E. E. Peters Machine Shop, at 28 Primrose Place. He was a native of Plymouth, Ohio, and was educated at Wittenberg College, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In connection with his machine shop, Mr. Peters engaged in the manufacture of keys and locks. In 1914 Mr. Peters removed his business to Leffel Lane and Huron Avenue, and at that time Mr. 0. G. Ottewalt took over the locksmith and key department. Edna Jessie (Howell) Peters was born in Springfield and still resides in this city. To Mr. and Mrs. Peters were born three children: 1. George, identified with Peters-Russell Company, Inc., of Springfield. 2. Edna, married Fred Miller, lives at Springfield. 3. Fred E., the subject of this sketch.

Edward E. Peters was the son of Rev. George and Carrie (Miller) Peters, natives of Pennsylvania and early settlers of Springfield. He was a minister of the Lutheran Church. Both he and his wife are buried in Fletcher Chapel Cemetery, east of the city of Springfield.

Fred E. Peters attended the public schools of Springfield and after his graduation from high

where he learned the trade of locksmith in the employ of the Yale and Towne Company. After two years in the company's service, Mr. Peters returned to Springfield to become associated with his father's business. When the latter disposed of that branch of the business to Mr. Ottewalt in 1914, it was continued by Mr. Ottewalt until 1929, at which time Fred E. Peters purchased it. He specializes in grinding and machine work, and is widely known as an expert in safe and lock work. He holds membership in the American Association of Master Locksmiths.

In 1913 Mr. Peters was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Groeber, the daughter of Adam and Margaret (Schaefer) Groeber, of Springfield. The former is deceased and the latter resides in this city. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Peters : 1. Angela Louise, a graduate of Springfield High School, class of 1933. 2. Fred E., Jr., attends Springfield High School. 3. Robert E., a student.

Politically, Mr. Peters is independent. He is an active member of the Lutheran Church, and belongs to Ingomar Lodge No. 610, Knights of Pythias.

Arthur Ward Detrick, M. D., who is widely known throughout Clark County as a successful physician and surgeon, is a representative citizen of New Carlisle. He was born in Bethel Township, Clark County, Jan. 24, 1879, the son of Samuel and Anna E. (Kepner) Detrick.

Samuel Detrick was a native of Clark County, born in Bethel Township. His wife was born in Pennsylvania. Throughout his life Mr. Detrick was a farmer and stockman. He died January 14, 1929, and his wife died August 10, 1910. Both are buried in Vail Cemetery, Bethel Township. Mr. Detrick was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. There were five children in the Detrick family: 1. John A., lives at Springfield. 2. Asenath, deceased. 3. Mollie, married G. H. Albin, lives at Los

Angeles, Calif. 4. Bertha, lives at Springfield. 5. Arthur Ward, the subject of this sketch.

Samuel Detrick was the son of John and Mary (Sintz) Detrick. Both were natives of Pennsylvania and early settlers of Ohio, where John Detrick became a prosperous farmer and land owner. He and his wife are buried in Vail Cemetery, Bethel Township.

Arthur Ward Detrick is a graduate of Olive Branch High School, class of 1897. He spent one year at Wittenberg College and from 1898 until 1900 taught in Peacock School, Green Township, Clark County. He then taught for one year at Boone Station School, and during 1901-2 was principal of the grade schools at Donnellsville, Ohio. In the fall of 1904 he entered Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1908. Subsequently, Doctor Detrick was an intern in White Cross Hospital, Columbus, and during the latter part of 1908 established a private practice at Donnellsville. He removed to New Carlisle in 1913 and during his 20 years of successful practice in this community he has established himself as one of the leaders in its civic and social life.

In 1907 Doctor Detrick was united in marriage with Mrs. Lena L. (Long) West, the daughter of Frank and Loretta D. (Barton) Long, natives of Ohio. Mr. Long died in 1932 and his widow resides at New Carlisle. By a former marriage Mrs. Detrick has a daughter, Mildred West, who is the wife of James Goodall, lumber dealer, of New Carlisle. They have two sons, James and Richard.

Politically, Doctor Detrick is a Republican. He holds membership in the Clark County Medical Society, Ohio State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He is a prominent member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with New Carlisle Lodge F. & A. M. No. 100; New Carlisle Chapter R. A. M. No. 57; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree; Antioch Temple; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Knights of Pythias; and Commercial Club.

Roy Elsten Corrill.—Among the most public spirited citizens of Yellow Springs and Clark County may be mentioned Roy Elsten Corrill who is superintendent of schools at Yellow Springs. He was born at Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio, March 8, 1889, the son of Albert B. and Louie (Hicks) Corrill.

Albert B. Corrill is the owner of a 62 acre farm near Mount Orab, and for a number of years was a leading farmer and stockman of that section. He was born at old Danville, Highland County, Ohio, and his wife was a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. He is a Democrat and holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is identified with the Farmers Institute, Pomona Grange, National Grange, and for eight years was secretary of Mount Orab Grange. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Corrill was Roy Elsten, the subject of this sketch.

Following his graduation from Mount Orab High School in 1906, Roy Elsten Corrill spent a year there in graduate work. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Cedarville College, and has taken summer graduate work in the following universities: National Normal University, Miami University, Wilmington College, and the University of Cincinnati. His teaching career is as follows: 1907-8, teacher at Fincastle; 1908-09, teacher in Greene township, Greene County; 1909-10, superintendent of public schools at Marathon; 1910-11, superintendent of schools at Buford; 1911-12, principal of Mount Orab schools; 1912-13, superintendent of schools in Israel township, Preble County; 1913-15, superintendent of schools at Summerville; summer of 1913 a teacher at Sharpsburg school, Norwood; 1915-18, superintendent of schools at Mount Orab; 1918-22, superintendent of schools at Jeffersonville; 1922-26, superintendent of schools at Mount Orab; 1926-28, principal of Ripley High School; 1928-31, superintendent of schools at Jamestown; and assumed his present duties as superintendent of Yellow Spring schools in September, 1931. Mr. Corrill holds membership in the Ohio State Teachers Association;

Ohio Education Association; and National Education Association. He is secretary of the Southwestern Ohio Superintendents' Round Table, and a member of the Yellow Springs Parent-Teachers Association.

In 1909 Mr. Corrill married Miss Nettie Waits, the daughter of H. G. and Martha (Hill) Waits, the former a native of Williamsburg and the latter of Mount Orab. Mr. Waits, a well known farmer, died June 17, 1933, and is buried at Mount Orab. He was a member of Mount Orab Grange and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. To Mr. and Mrs. Corrill were born three children: 1. Eleanor, a graduate of Ripley High School, class of 1928, attended Cedarville College and Wilmington College. She taught in the schools of Silver Creek and Caeser Creek townships, Greene County. She is organist at the Methodist Episcopal Church at Yellow Springs. 2. Dwight Emerson, a graduate of Yellow Springs High School, class of 1933. During 1932 he was a member of the Lakewood Beach orchestra. 3. Roy E., Jr., a student.

Politically Mr. Corrill is independent. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is affiliated with New Harmony Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 435.

Clyde William Dawson, M. D.—A physician with a wide and an important practice at Yellow Springs is Dr. Clyde W. Dawson, who is the son of the late Dr. William Marcus Dawson. He was born at Yellow Springs, January 17, 1904. His mother is Anna Clara (Lakin) Dawson.

A complete sketch of Dr. William Marcus Dawson appears elsewhere in this history.

Clyde William Dawson is a graduate of the public schools of Yellow Springs and in 1921 was graduated from Antioch College Academy. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Antioch College in 1925 and was graduated from the College of Medicine, Ohio State University, in 1929. After a year as interne at Miami

Valley Hospital, Dayton, Dr. Dawson established a private practice at Yellow Springs. He is a member of the visiting staff of Springfield City Hospital and Miami Valley Hospital, as well as physician for the Yellow Springs public schools. He is president of the Greene County Tuberculous League and holds membership in the Greene County Medical Society and Ohio State Medical Society. He also belongs to the American Medical Association.

Dr. Dawson is independent in politics. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity, and Greene County Cabot Club.

Dr. Dawson was married August 22, 1933, to Miss Wavealine Ruth Whitmer, daughter of Rev. William A. Whitmer of Agosta, Ohio.

Professor William Marcus Dawson, D. D.—As a member of the board of trustees of Antioch College, and director of languages and literature, Dr. William Marcus Dawson was for more than a quarter of a century a prominent factor in the development of that institution. He was born on a farm near Coshocton, Ohio, in 1876, the son of William Marcus, Sr., and Augusta (Adams) Dawson.

William Marcus Dawson, Sr., was a native of Ohio and his wife was born at Boston, Mass. He was a prominent farmer and stockman. He and his wife are buried at Coshocton, Ohio.

William M. Dawson was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He was graduated from Antioch College with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1899 and at once became a member of the faculty as a teacher of foreign languages, in which capacity he served for 24 years. He received his master's degree at Antioch College, and took further graduate work at Ohio State University and the University of Chicago. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity at Union Christian College, Marion, Ind.

Upon the resignation of Rev. George Black as president of Antioch College in 1918, Dr. Dawson became acting president, pending a reconstruction program of that institution. When Arthur E. Morgan instituted the "New Antioch" in 1920, Dr. Dawson was retained as a member of the board of trustees and became director of languages and literature on the new faculty, and had a responsible part in promoting the new regime for this noted institution.

Dr. Dawson was an ordained minister of the Christian Church, being a member of the Ohio-Miami Conference. He was for a number of years pastor at Shiloh Springs, Dayton, and it was under his leadership that the new church building was erected. For a number of years he was also pastor at Trotwood, and for a shorter time at Franklin, Plattsburg, and Sugar Creek. He was preeminently a preacher, his pulpit work being surpassingly fine. With massive intellect and fine physique he was able to present his message with unusual power. A lover of books, a forceful thinker, and an engaging personality, he was well qualified for leadership. Both in college and in his churches he formed deep attachments and exerted a powerful influence. He died February 20, 1925.

In 1901 Dr. Dawson married Miss Anna Clara Lakin, the daughter of William Henry and Anna Eliza (Thompson) Lakin, the former a native of Point Pleasant and the latter of Cincinnati. Mr. Lakin died in 1903 and his wife died in 1904. They are buried at Laurel, Ohio. Mr. Lakin was educated at Clermont County Academy and his wife was a graduate of Urbana University. He was an accomplished musician. To Mr. and Mrs. Lakin were born four children: 1. Albert Lee, electrical engineer, lives at Los Angeles, Calif. 2. Charlotte M., deceased. 3. Anna Clara Dawson. 4. George Patterson, wheat grower, lives at Spokane, Washington. To Professor and Mrs. Dawson were born four children: 1. Merrill, who is director of physical education at Antioch College. He married Miss Charlotte Hurlbut. 2. Dr. Clyde William,

a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 3. Charlotte married William H. List, lives at Newark, New Jersey. 4. Anna, married Cornelius Hurlbut, lives at Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Hon. James M. Matthews, Jr.—Numbered among the able and resourceful young men of West Central Ohio is James M. Matthews, Jr., of Enon, who is serving as state senator from the Eleventh and Twelfth Districts. He was born on a farm in Madison County, Ohio, October 26, 1901, the son of James M. and Dora D. (DeAtley) Matthews.

James M. Matthews, Sr., has lived retired at Enon since 1914. He was born in Scioto County, Ohio, August 17, 1868, and his wife is a native of Lewis County, Kentucky, born September 3, 1869. Following his graduation from the district schools of Scioto County, Mr. Matthews became interested in general farming and stock raising, and has owned farms in Scioto, Fayette, Madison and Clark counties. He is a Democrat, and with the exception of two years has served continuously as justice of the peace since 1908. He is a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the Fraternal Order of Eagles at London, Ohio.

After his graduation from Enon High School in 1920, James M. Matthews, Jr., attended Wittenberg College, being valedictorian of the class of 1924, Bachelor of Arts. During 1924-25 he was a teacher in the Springfield public schools, and from 1925 until 1927 was a member of the faculty of Richmond (Ind.) High School. He spent the following three years as principal of Plattsburg (Ohio) High School, and during 1930-31 attended the College of Law at the University of Indiana. He was a member of the 1932 class, College of Law, Ohio State University, and in November of that year was elected State Senator from the 11th and 12th districts. He is chairman of the committee on state institutions, and a member of the committees on agriculture, educa-

tion, public health, and political subdivision. He also is serving on special investigating committees in connection with Blue Sky laws, special schools, and economy schools. He was one of the sponsors of House Bill No. 51, known as the new Garnishee law, and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 152, which relates to the payment of back salaries to state aid school districts. As sponsor to Senate Bill No. 376, which relates to jury trials and probate court, he also introduced Senate Bill No. 24 which provides for the removing of all penalties on delinquent 1932 taxes. This bill became a law and gave relief to those who were unable to meet their taxes at the regular paying time.

Mr. Matthews is a prominent Democrat. He holds membership in the Christian Church, and belongs to Richmond (Ind.) Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 196; Springfield Chapter, R. A. M. No. 48; Springfield Council, R. & S. M. No. 17; East Palestine Commandery, K. T. No. 33; Antioch Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Dayton, Ohio; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Champion Aerie No. 397; Junior Order United American Mechanics; Phi Kappa Psi and Delta Theta Phi fraternities.

Hon. L. T. Marshall.—Holding high rank in public affairs in West Central Ohio is Hon. L. T. Marshall, who is serving as a member of Congress from the Seventh Congressional District. He has been a prominent attorney of the city of Xenia for many years and is active in Republican politics, having been chairman of the Republican Central Committee for the past 18 years. Mr. Marshall was born at Bellbrook, Greene County, Ohio, November 8, 1883, the son of Willis and Emma (Tate) Marshall.

Willis Marshall was born on a farm near Xenia in Greene County, and throughout his life was interested in general farming and stock raising. He was living retired at the time of his death in September, 1929. His wife, also born in Greene County, died in 1884. Both are buried at Bellbrook. He was a Republi-

can, and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall: 1. Hon J. Carl, attorney, lives at Xenia. He has served as clerk of courts in Greene County, probate judge of Greene County, as well as prosecuting attorney. 2. L. T., the subject of this sketch.

Willis Marshall was the son of Jesse and Ruth (Robinson) Marshall, who were natives of Ohio. He was a Civil War veteran and held membership in the Grand Army of the Republic. Both he and his wife are buried at Bellbrook.

The boyhood of L. T. Marshall was spent in Sugar Creek Township, Greene County, and he attended the rural schools. After his graduation in 1901 from Sugar Creek Township High School, he spent one year at Shaucks Normal School, Dayton, Ohio, and then taught in the schools of Sugar Creek Township for two years. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Cedarville College in 1907 and during the following two years was principal of Cedarville High School. In November, 1908, Mr. Marshall was elected clerk of courts, in Greene County, and took office in August, 1909, for a four year period. During that time he studied law under the supervision of Hon. R. L. Gowdy, of Xenia, and was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1912. He was subsequently admitted to practice in the courts of Ohio. In 1923 Mr. Marshall became associated in practice at Xenia with his brother, J. Carl Marshall. He was elected State Senator for the Fifth-Sixth Senatorial District in November, 1924, and assumed office on January 1, 1925, being re-elected in 1926. He served on the committees on financial and judiciary affairs. In November, 1932, he was elected to Congress from the Seventh Congressional District, and took office March 4, 1933. He is serving on the agricultural committee.

In 1907 Mr. Marshall was united in marriage with Miss Nell Catherine Turnbull, the daughter of J. Edward and Jennie (Smith) Turnbull, natives of Cedarville, Ohio, where they reside. Mr. Turnbull is a retired farmer. To Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were

born two children: 1. Maxwell, attended Ohio State University, is secretary to his father. 2. Jean, attended Ohio Wesleyan University. She married Fred Clark, and they have a son, Marshall Lewis. They reside at Springfield.

Mr. Marshall and his family are prominent members of the First United Presbyterian Church, of which he has served as trustee. He also is a member of the Greene County Bar Association.

Hon. R. L. Gowdy.—Representative of the prominent and influential men of Greene County is R. L. Gowdy, who has served as judge of the Common Pleas Court continuously since November, 1920. He has also been president of the Greene County Bar Association since 1921, and holds membership in the Ohio State Bar Association. Judge Gowdy has spent his entire life at Xenia and is a member of the city's oldest family. He was born there October 26, 1865, the son of Robert and Emily (Manor) Gowdy.

Robert Gowdy was a native of Xenia, and as a young man was employed in his father's tannery. He later engaged in general farming and stock raising. His wife was also born in Greene County. They are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. Mr. Gowdy was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Gowdy were born the following children: George; Elizabeth; James; William; Charles; Ella Williamson, lives at Xenia; and R. L., the subject of this sketch. The first five named are deceased.

Robert Gowdy was the son of Robert Gowdy, who came to Xenia in 1812. He was born in Virginia and in 1804 had settled in Kentucky. He was the owner of a large tannery at Xenia, where he is buried.

R. L. Gowdy is a graduate of Xenia High School, class of 1882. After five years spent in general farming he entered the Cincinnati Law School in 1887 and received the degree of LL. B. at that institution in 1889, being admitted to the bar during that year.

During 1891-95 Mr. Gowdy served as city solicitor of Xenia, where he had established a private practice in 1889. He has been elected to the office of the Common Pleas Court on a non-partisan ticket in 1920-1926, and 1932.

In 1891 Judge Gowdy married Miss Jessie Glotfelter, the daughter of William H. and Anna (Hyland) Glotfelter, natives of Greene County. The family came here from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and were prosperous farmers of Beaver Township. They are buried in Beaver Cemetery. Judge and Mrs. Gowdy have a son, William. He is a graduate of Xenia High School, and received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Ohio State University. He is manager of the Gowdy farm and resides with his parents. He is a World War veteran having served in France for 22 months as a member of the Twentieth United States Engineers. He was injured in service and was discharged as a first sergeant.

Judge Gowdy is affiliated with Xenia Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 49, and belongs to the Rotary Club.

Marcus E. McCallister.—One of the well known young professional men of West Central Ohio is Marcus E. McCallister, of Xenia, who is prosecuting attorney of Greene County. He was born at Xenia, January 1, 1904, the son of W. B. and Sadie (Engle) McCallister.

W. B. McCallister is a prominent business man of Xenia, where he is vice president and general manager of the Greene County Hardware Company. He is a native of Clinton County, Ohio, and his wife was born in Beaver Creek Township, Greene County. For a number of years Mr. McCallister was a member of the Xenia police department, and he also served as deputy sheriff and sheriff of Greene County. He is a Republican and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. McCallister were born four children: 1. Marcus

E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Norbert, auditor, Hooven-Allison Company, of Xenia. 3. Louise, a graduate of Xenia High School and Miami Valley Hospital, married Irwin Trittschuh, lives at Cincinnati, Ohio. 4. W. B., Jr., attends Cedarville College.

The early education of Marcus E. McCallister was received in the public schools of Xenia, from which he was graduated in 1922. He then attended Miami University for three years and in 1928 received the degree of LL. B. at Cincinnati Law School. After his admission to the bar in that year, Mr. McCallister engaged in private practice at Xenia until the time of his election in November, 1930, as prosecuting attorney of Greene County. He was reelected to office in 1932.

In 1932 Mr. McCallister was united in marriage with Miss Mary Louise Smith, the daughter of M. C. Smith, of Xenia, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.

Mr. McCallister is a Republican and holds membership in the Greene County and Ohio State Bar associations. He is a trustee of Greene County Law Library, and belongs to the Miami University and Cincinnati Law School Alumni associations. He is also a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, Legal, and is affiliated with Xenia Lodge, F. & A. M. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and Mrs. McCallister is a member of Trinity M. E. Church. He belongs to the Xenia Country Club.

Walter T. Groner.—One of the progressive and well known business men of Greene County is Walter T. Groner, who is superintendent of the Southwestern Portland Cement Company at Osborn. He was born at Greenville, Michigan, April 3, 1880, the son of George and Phoebe (McCornac) Groner.

George Groner was born at Easton, Pennsylvania, and his wife was a native of Orange, New Jersey. When 16 years of age he located in Michigan and became a successful farmer and stock-

man near Morley. He was living retired at Howard City, Michigan, at the time of his death. Both he and his wife are buried there. Their only child was Walter T., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Groner was a Democrat and held membership in the Methodist Church.

Following his graduation from Howard City High School in 1898, Walter T. Groner attended night school. In that year he entered the employ of the Great Western Knitting Mills at Rochester, Michigan. He subsequently was employed as a steam engineer at Bay City, Michigan, and also followed the trade of machinist. In 1909 he became engineer there for the Hecla Portland Cement Company, and later was master mechanic and then superintendent of the Newaygo Portland Cement Company at Newaygo, Michigan. After two years as superintendent of the Cement Securities Company, of Denver, Colorado, Mr. Groner spent 13 months as superintendent of the Petoskey (Michigan) Portland Cement Company. Before assuming his present duties as superintendent of the Southwestern Portland Cement Company at Osborn in 1925, Mr. Groner was superintendent of the Sandusky Portland Cement Company at Toledo, Ohio.

On August 3, 1901, Mr. Groner married Miss Caroline Kundinger, the daughter of John E. and Alice Kundinger, natives of Michigan, and residents of Bay City. He is a marine engineer. Mr. and Mrs. Groner are the parents of three children: 1. George, a graduate of Bay City (Michigan) High School, who is identified with the Curtis Publishing Company, lives at Toledo, Ohio. He married Miss Janet Pugeot, and they have two sons, Paul George and Robert Walter. 2. Jack A., who is identified with the Southwestern Portland Cement Company at Osborn. 3. Alice C., who received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Ohio Wesleyan University in 1933. Jack A. and Alice C. are graduates of Osborn High School.

Mr. Groner and his family are members of the Christian Science Church, and he belongs to Portsmouth Lodge, F. & A. M.

No. 190; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree, A. A. S. R.; and Saladin Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is independent politically and served for six years as a member of the city council.

Harry A. Higgins.—As city auditor, Harry A. Higgins has a wide acquaintance in Xenia and is highly esteemed. He was born at Spring Valley, Greene County, January 15, 1879, the son of Thomas and Catherine (Craney) Higgins.

Thomas Higgins was born in County Mayo, Ireland, and his wife was a native of Queens County, Ireland. As young children both emigrated to this country with their respective parents, the former settling at Spring Valley and the latter at Bellbrook, Greene County. Mr. Higgins became a stone mason by trade and later was a stone contractor. He spent many years in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in bridge construction work. At the time of his death in 1918 he was living retired. His wife died in 1927. Both are buried in St. Bridget's Cemetery, Xenia. They held membership in St. Bridget's Catholic Church, and Mr. Higgins was a Democrat. To Mr. and Mrs. Higgins were born the following children: 1. Harry A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Rose W. Mowrer, lives at Xenia. 3. Mary T. Ashbaugh, lives at West Carrolton, Ohio. 4. Catherine C. Snyder, lives at Dayton. 5. Leo, deceased. 6. Raymond A., who is editor of the Xenia Gazette.

Harry A. Higgins received his education in the public and parochial schools of Xenia. He began as a clerk with the Engineers Maintenance Department, Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Xenia, and later was employed in the clothing store of Brady & Steinfel. He engaged in business as a partner in the firm of Haller, Haines & Higgins, and subsequently was auditor of stores for the Xenia Shoe Company. Mr. Higgins' next business connection was as bookkeeper for the H. E. Schmidt Company, whole-

sale and retail grocers. For a time he served as deputy collector of internal revenue at Dayton, and was resident jobber at Xenia for the Charles Kuntz Cigar Company of Dayton. He was elected to the office of city auditor in 1920.

On September 2, 1908, Mr. Higgins married Miss Vivia Stephens, the daughter of Lewis and Catherine Stephens, natives of Clinton County, Ohio. Both are deceased and are buried at Port William. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have a son, Edward L. He is a graduate of Xenia High School and

Mr. Higgins is a Democrat. He is a member of the Democratic Central Committee and chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee. He is a member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church.

The London Prison Farm.—By W. F. Amrine, Superintendent: Law enacted providing for the London Prison Farm officially approved by Governor James M. Cox on May 2, 1913. First spade full of ground turned and work started by Governor Cox, August 19, 1919.

Section 1835—I, effective July 9, 1925: "The London Prison Farm shall be used for the better class of prisoners and devoted to the reformation and the industrial and vocational training of this class. Such prisoners shall be transferred from the Ohio Penitentiary upon the order of the director of public welfare. Such transfers shall be made upon the recommendation of the Warden of the Ohio Penitentiary and the Ohio Board of Parole. The Superintendent of the London Prison Farm shall be vested with the same authority and be governed by the same laws as now govern the warden of the Ohio Penitentiary."

Land owned

Inventory

Average population

Number of employes

2060 acres.

$3,000,000.00

1,257

"This building was completed in nineteen hundred and twenty-four under the administration of Governor Donahey. It is the nucleus around which we shall build a great institution for the salvage of men. Always let those who shall be the merciful administrators of the great trust that we have here remember:

"That this is a place of firm but kind restraint for those whose undeveloped moral faculties have led into evil ways; that the high purpose of this humane institution is a deterrent one; that it shall be the warning light house of the body politic builded for those whose life barks drift toward criminal shoals; that reform, education and rehabilitation, as objectives shall be the dominant thought and the command to all of those to whom we shall commit the keeping.

"And when these purposes are attained, and the conditions met, let us say to the offender in the language of one who loved all men, 'Go and sin no more.' "

"This institution was builded on the sentiment expressed by Governor James M. Cox in his message to the Legislature in which he said:

" 'As the tides and the storms of life bring misfortune and wreckage let there be governmental harbors in sight. Let our own state government reflect the sympathy of our people's desires, by the continuance of its welfare work. Let us take away from the crowded city, pulsating from the throbs of intensive industrial life, those who are intrusted to our care, and plant the prison in the fields and meadows where divine manifestations are more manifold. Let us hear the busy hum of machinery inside the walls; and know that employment of time previously wasted is working out human salvation. Let us reward with confidence those whose step is steadier, whose purpose is firmer and whose conscience is easier through the touch of sympathetic contact by

letting them work the fields as a test of their reform. Let us write in letters of gold over the gates of the prison,

William Frederick Amrine, who is superintendent of the London State Prison Farm, at London, holds a responsible position, and is a highly esteemed and widely known citizen of Madison County. He was born at LaHarp, Illinois, December 20, 1875, the son of Henry and Margaret (White) Amrine.

Henry Amrine was born in Perry County, Ohio, and was a veteran of the Civil War. He suffered serious injury while serving as a member of the 90th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He died in 1881 and is buried in Roseville Cemetery, Perry County. His wife, also a native of that county, died in 1885. Mr. Amrine was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. There were three children in the Amrine family: 1. Mrs. Ida Williams, lives at Cleveland. 2. Clara, deceased. 3. William Frederick, the subject of this sketch.

William Frederick Amrine was reared and educated in Perry County and attended Ohio Wesleyan University. He served throughout the Spanish-American War as a member of the Company G, 4th Ohio Infantry, and saw service in Porto Rico. After his discharge he was a teacher in the public schools of Perry County from 1889 until 1902, and in the latter year accepted a position as a teacher in the Mansfield State Reformatory. He continued there until 1910 and resigned as superintendent of Industry to become assistant superintendent of the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. After serving four years in that capacity Mr. Amrine returned to Ohio as parole officer at the Ohio penitentiary, with his residence at Dayton. Five years later he came to London State Prison Farm as assistant to the Warden, and in 1922 was made general manager. When the institution became a separate unit in 1925, Mr. Amrine was appointed superintendent by Governor Vic Donahey.

On December 21, 1899, Mr. Amrine married Miss Bertha Yost, of Somerset, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Cooper) Yost, natives of Ohio. The former died in 1918 and the latter in 1927. They are buried at Somerset. To Mr. and Mrs. Amrine were born six children: 1. Alice, born in 1901, a graduate of Wittenberg College, attended Normal school, and for eleven years has been a teacher in the public schools of London. 2. Ruth, born in 1904, a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1926, and Kent State Normal School, now a teacher in the public schools of Akron. 3. Mary Jane, born in 1907, attended Ohio State University, and White Cross Hospital Nursing School, Columbus, now secretary to her father. 4. Margaret Ellen, born in 1910, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, class of 1932. 5. Robert Yost, born in 1914, a graduate of Lake Forest Academy, attends the University of Michigan. 6. Constance, born in 1918, attends London High School.

Mr. Amrine is affiliated with Venus Lodge, No. 152, F. & A. M., Mansfield, Ohio; Mansfield Chapter, R. A. M.; Mansfield Council, R. & S. M., and Huntingdon Commandery No. 65, K. T., Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Prison Association, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Forum Club, and the United Spanish War Veterans. He resides with his family at 134 LaFayette Street, London.

Louis F. Hammerle.—A widely known citizen and popular school official of West Central Ohio is Louis F. Hammerle, who is superintendent of the Xenia city schools. He was born at Morning Sun, Preble County, Ohio, December 18, 1892, the son of Frank and Etta (Brown) Hammerle.

Frank Hammerle, Jr., was born at Hamilton, Ohio. As a young man he was employed by his father, who engaged in the manufacture of guns. In 1903 Mr. Hammerle became interested in bees and at the present time is the owner of 200 colonies at Hamilton, where he resides. During 1932 the honey produced amounted to

ten tons. Mr. Hammerle is a Democrat and holds membership in the Reformed Church. His wife was born at Oxford, Ohio, and died in 1924. She is buried at Hamilton. Their only child was Louis F., the subject of this sketch.

Frank Hammerle is the son of Frank and Catherine (Meier) Hammerle. Frank Hammerle was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1838, the son of Johannes and Elizabeth Hammerle. Both died in Germany. In 1847 the son, Frank Hammerle, emigrated to the TJnited States, and on October 15, 1863, he married Catherine Meier, the daughter of Henry M. and Eva Meier. Frank Ham-merle was a gun smith by trade and during the Civil War was in charge of a government factory which engaged in the manufacture of Federal arms. He was recognized as an expert in this particular line of work and many guns which were manufactured by him are still to be found in this section. Both he and his wife are buried at Hamilton. He had held the offices of township trustee, school director, and councilman.

Etta (Brown) Hammerle was the daughter of Frank and Maria Brown, who were natives of Camden, Ohio. Frank Brown served throughout the Civil War as a member of the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under the command of Gen. Pap Thomas.

Louis F. Hammerle acquired his early education in the public schools of Hamilton from which he was graduated in 1910. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Miami University in 1914, and in that year engaged in newspaper work on the Cincinnati Post. In the following year he became a boys' secretary at the Y. M. C. A., of Hamilton, and was later transferred to Marion, Indiana, in the same capacity. He became Y. M. C. A. secretary at Camp Sheridan, Alabama, in 1917, and in March, 1918, enlisted in the U. S. Army, being assigned to the medical corps at Camp Greenleaf, Georgia. He was later transferred to the Research division of the Chemical Warfare Service at Washington, District of Columbia, and after the close of the war was discharged with the rank of corporal. Upon his return to Hamilton

Mr. Hammerle worked on the Hamilton Journal, and also owned a confectionery store there. He began his teaching career in 1922 as a physics teacher at Hamilton High School, and after five years in that capacity was located at Xenia as principal of the high school. Graduate work in school administration was continued at Ohio State University. He became superintendent of the city schools in 1928. Mr. Hammerle is an active member of the Xenia Parent-Teachers Association, Central Ohio Teachers Association, Ohio Education Association, and National Education Association.

In 1920 Mr. Hammerle was united in marriage with Miss Eunice Fisher, the daughter of Henry and Clara Fisher, natives of Massachusetts, and members of old New England families. They reside at Seattle, Washington, where Mr. Fisher is a well known contractor. To Mr. and Mrs. Hammerle have been born four children: John, Ruth, and William, students; and Ann.

Politically Mr. Hammerle is independent. He is an Elder and assistant Sunday School superintendent of the Reformed Church, and belongs to Xenia Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 49, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity; Hamilton Post, American Legion, past commander; and Joseph Foody Post, American Legion. He also is active in the Greene County Council, Boy Scouts of America, and is past president of the Xenia Rotary Club.

William Michael McShane, M. D.—Among the most successful of the younger professional men of Madison County, is Dr. William A. McShane, physician and surgeon, of London. He was

James F. McShane is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and his wife was born at Edinboro, Scotland. He is a graduate of St. Xaviers College, at Cincinnati, and for a number of years was

Company at Sheridanville, Pennsylvania. He is now a detective on the Cincinnati police force. Mr. and Mrs. McShane are members of the Catholic Church, and he belongs to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. There were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. McShane: 1. Helen, deceased. 2. James, who died in 1931. 3. William Michael, the subject of this sketch. 4. Russell, who attends Colorado College.

William Michael McShane received his early education in the public schools of Winton Place, Ohio. He was graduated from Hughes High School, Cincinnati, in 1922, and spent three years at St. Xavier College. Due to ill health he left school for three years and later took up the study of medicine at Creighton University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1932. After a year as interne in St. Mary's Hospital, Cincinnati, Dr. McShane established a private practice at London, in August, 1933.

On June 6, 1929, Dr. McShane married Miss Dorothy Williams, the daughter of Samuel and Mary Williams, who are natives of York, Nebraska, and residents of Omaha. He is sales manager of the Iten Biscuit Company at Omaha. Doctor and Mrs. McShane have a son, William Michael, Jr.

Politically Dr. McShane is independent. He is a prominent member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and belongs to Phi Rho Sigma fraternity, Triginti Opti Society, and Creighton Alumni Association. He holds the commission of first lieutenant in the U. S. Medical Reserve Corps.

Major William H. Robbins.—Identified with the Williams Company, of London, as president, William H. Robbins ranks among the reliable and successful business men of Madison County. He was born at Springfield, May 31, 1880, the son of Captain Chandler and Meta M. (Hunt) Robbins.

William H. Robbins is a graduate of the public schools of Springfield and attended Wittenberg Academy. He also was a student at Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, and Wittenberg College. He studied agriculture at the University of Wisconsin and Ohio State Agricultural College. Mr. Robbins is the owner of River Dale Farm, which contains 360 acres of fine land in the Mad River valley, located four and one-half miles from Springfield. In 1919 he became assistant sales manager of Bauer Brothers, at Springfield, and later was one of the founders of the Williams Company of London. In 1923 he became president of the organization. They are widely known manufacturers of steel wool.

In May, 1917, Mr. Robbins attended the First Officers Training School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, and received the commission of first lieutenant. He was then assigned to Company A, 332nd Infantry, 83rd Division, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, and subsequently became Intelligence Officer of the regiment. In December, 1917, he was promoted to the rank of captain and assigned to Headquarters Company, being sent to France in June, 1918. The regiment was later transferred to Italy, and participated in numerous important engagements on the Italian front. Following the close of the war, Capt. Robbins was assigned to special service investigating food conditions in Serbia and Hungary, with headquarters at Belgrade, Serbia. He was discharged in May, 1919, and a short time later was brevetted a major. He is past commander of the 332nd Infantry Association, and belongs to the American Legion, George Cultice Post.

In 1903 Mr. Robbins married Miss Lucie Morrow, the daughter of John and Georgeanna Morrow, natives of Weston, West Virginia. Mr. Morrow, who lives retired at Springfield, was the founder of the present Dow Drug Stores in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins have three daughters : 1. Georgeanna Douglas, married Wilbert H. McGaw, and they have two children, Wilbert H., Jr., and Georgeanna Jackson. 2. Lucie Morrow. 3. Elsabeth Chandler. Both live at home.

Mr. Robbins is a Republican, and belongs to St. Andrews Lodge, F. and A. M.; Phi Gamma Delta fraternity; Springfield Country Club; Springfield Hunt and Polo Club; and Springfield Whist Club, of which he is president.

Capt. Chandler Robbins.—The Robbins family has left its name deeply and worthily impressed on the history of the city of Springfield. Rev. Chandler Robbins was the first of the family to come to Clark County, Ohio. His ancestral line traces back to one of the Pilgrim fathers who came to America on the "Mayflower." Isaac Robbins, father of the Rev. Chandler Robbins, was born in one of the New England states, but for many years was a resident of Alexandria, Virginia, where he was identified with banking interests, and where he served as a local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was married there to Mary Douglas Howell.

Rev. Chandler Robbins was born at Alexandria, Virginia, but the greater part of his education was obtained in New England. He worked as a cabinetmaker to defray the expenses of his higher education, and completed his theological course at Wesleyan University, at Middletown, Connecticut, and in the same year of his graduation, 1841, he came to Springfield to assume charge of the Methodist Episcopal High School, a leading educational institution of the town at that time. His services continued there for about five years, and for the next three years he occupied the chair of ancient languages at Augusta College, Kentucky. He then returned to Springfield and there established a private school, which did splendid service in the education of young men and women. A man of fine intellectuality and earnest purpose, Mr. Robbins wielded large and benignant influence, and was known as one of the leading educators in this section of Ohio in his day. He finally transferred his membership to the Protestant

Episcopal Church, and at Christ Church, Springfield, he was ordained a deacon, later being ordained to the priesthood and becoming rector of that parish. Consecrated zeal marked his course as a churchman and clergyman and his memory is revered by all who came within the sphere of his benignant influence. Reverend Robbins married Miss Laura Cooper, the daughter of Judge Samuel Cooper. He died in May, 1871, and Mrs. Robbins died in December, 1887. Three children survived them: Elizabeth, Chandler and Mary D. Robbins.

Chandler Robbins, the subject of this sketch, was born in February, 1844. He gained his early education under the tutorship of his father, and was 17 years of age, when in 1861, he manifested his youthful patriotism by enlisting for service as a soldier of the Union forces in the Civil War. He became a member of Company B, 86th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and after serving four and one-half months he received his honorable discharge. In 1863 he re-enlisted and after serving four months with the 17th Ohio Battery of Artillery, he was transferred to Company I, 80th United States Colored Troops, and given a commission as second lieutenant. He continued in active service until 1866, and in receiving his discharge was given the brevet rank of captain. He was in Louisiana at this time and he there rented a plantation. After a years his crops were destroyed by a flood and he then returned to Springfield, where he was identified with various lines of enterprise until 1873, at which time he went to New Mexico, and as a civil engineer assisted in governmental surveys in that territory. In 1875 he was appointed United States surveyor and astronomer, and assumed the contract for the surveying and defining of the boundary line between New Mexico and Arizona, and to lay out the Mojave Indian Reservation.

In 1876 Mr. Robbins returned to Springfield and in 1878 purchased the plant and business of the Lever Wringer Company. The factory was destroyed by fire in 1880 and its rebuilding was followed by a period of industrial success for the enterprise, which

finally developed into the important industry now conducted under the title of the Robbins & Myers Company. About 1890 Mr. Robbins became connected with the Chicago Sewing Machine Company, and the company within a short time thereafter became actively concerned in the manufacture of bicycles, the name of the Monarch Bicycle Company being adopted, and Mr. Robbins as an officer of the company maintained offices in New York City. In 1898 he returned to Springfield, and after disposing of his holdings in the Robbins & Myers Company he gave much of his time and attention to agriculture, in which he was especially successful. On the Scioto marsh in Hardin County he raised on 40 acres of land in a single year a crop of onions that brought in market an aggregate profit of $30,000.00.

Captain Robbins was married in 1877 to Miss Meta M. Hunt, and they were the parents of three children: 1. Chandler, who died in infancy. 2. William H., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 3. Douglas, born December 19, 1883, now traveling in Europe.

Mr. Robbins died on August 18, 1921, and his wife died June 8, 1920. They are buried in Springfield.

Mr. Robbins and his wife were members of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and he also belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic.

John William Hurt, M. D., who is successfully engaged in the practice of medicine at West Jefferson, ranks among the most prominent men of Madison County. He was born at Portsmouth, Ohio, November 1, 1902, the son of John William and Minnie A. (Freytag) Hurt.

John William Hurt lives at Portsmouth. He is a native of Radford, Virginia, and as a young man was employed on the Norfolk and Western Railroad, in charge of a department in the shops. He is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church,

and is affiliated with the Portsmouth Lodge, F. & A. M., Chapter, Council, and Commandery. His wife is a native of Portsmouth. They have two sons: 1. John William, Jr., the subject of this sketch. 2. Edwin, who is identified with the Central Sales Company, at Portsmouth.

Following his graduation from the grade and high schools of Portsmouth in 1921, John William Hurt entered Miami University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1925. He then was graduated from the College of Medicine at Ohio State University in 1928, and served as an externe during 1927-28 at Mercy Hospital, Columbus. In 1928-29 he was an interne at White Cross Hospital, Columbus, and in the latter year he located at West Jefferson, as an associate of Dr. G. M. Kerr, now deceased. Since November, 1930, Doctor Hurt has conducted a private practice there. He is a member of the visiting staffs of White Cross, Mercy and Mr. Carmel hospitals, at Columbus, and is a prominent member of Madison County, and Ohio State Medical Societies and the American Medical Association.

In June, 1930, Doctor Hurt was united in marriage with Miss Virginia Clevenger, the daughter of B. F. and Della (Beachler) Clevenger, natives of Union City, Indiana, where they reside. Mr. Clevenger is a farmer. Doctor and Mrs. Hurt are the parents of a son, John Richard.

Politically, Doctor Hurt is independent. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with Madison Lodge No. 221, F. & A. M., Phi Chi and Delta Chi fraternities. He also holds membership in the alumni associations of Miami University, and Ohio State University.

Carroll Daniel Gayer, optometrist, is a veteran of the World War, and one of the prominent young professional men of Springfield. He was born at Williamsport, Maryland, October 17, 1896, the son of Rev. Martin Daniel and Emma J. (Fairbanks) Gayer.

Rev. Martin Daniel Gayer, who died in 1923, was a minister of the Lutheran Church. He was born at Burkittsville, Maryland, and his wife was a native of Baltimore. She died in October, 1932. They are buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield. Rev. Gayer received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts at Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) College, and was also a graduate of the Gettysburg Theological Seminary. He served as pastor at Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania; Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania; Williamsport, Maryland; Belleville, Ohio; and Orrville, Ohio. He was living at Springfield at the time of his death. There were four children in the Gayer family: 1. Mary, deceased. 2. Ella, assistant supervisor of music in the Springfield public schools. 3. Emma L., a teacher in the Elmira (New York) public schools. 4. Carroll Daniel, the subject of this sketch.

Carroll Daniel Gayer acquired his early education in the public schools of Williamsport, Maryland. He attended Belleville High School and in 1914 was graduated from Orville High School. During the following year he was a clerk in the grocery store of Charles Bowman at Orrville, and in 1916 entered Wittenberg College, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1919. At the outbreak of the World War he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and was sent to the Great Lakes Training Station at Chicago, later being transferred to Wittenberg College as a member of the Student Army Training Corps. He was honorably discharged as an apprentice seaman. In 1921 Mr. Gayer received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Applied Optics at Ohio State University, and during the following three years was identified with the Wade Optical Company of Springfield. In December, 1924, he established a business of his own at 36 West High Street, and in October, 1933, removed to his present location on the ground floor of the First National Bank Building, 12 W. Main Street.

On October 25, 1925, Mr. Gayer was united in marriage with Miss Mary Hoffman, the daughter of Hamer Kirk and Elvira

(Zinn) Hoffman, natives of Ohio and residents of Dayton. Mr. Hoffman is a retired U. S. postal employe. To Mr. and Mrs. Gayer have been born three daughters: Ruth Ellen, Caroline Mary, and Barbara Lee.

Mr. Gayer is a Republican, a member of the Fourth Lutheran Church, and belongs to Anthony Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 455; Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Kiwanis Club, and George Cultice Post No. 6, American Legion. He is president of Wittenberg Alumni Association and secretary of Clark County Chapter, Ohio State University Alumni Association. He also holds membership in the Ohio State and American Optometric Associations.

Ray Wagner.—One of the progressive young business men of Springfield is Ray Wagner who is secretary-treasurer of the Wagner-Warehouse Corporation. He was born in this city, May 30, 1891, the son of Jacob Samuel and Frances (Zirkle) Wagner.

Ray Wagner received his education in the public schools of Springfield. In his early youth he sold papers for the Gazette Publishing Company and also had a street lighting lamp route in the city. He later had a delivery route for the Springfield Daily News. Mr. Wagner began his business career with his father in the transfer business and upon the latter's death it was incorporated in 1930 as the Wagner Warehouse Corporation, with Ray Wagner as secretary-treasurer. He is also secretary-treasurer of the Wagner Properties, Inc., and the Wagner Highway Transportation Co. He is secretary-treasurer of the Dayton Motor Freight Terminal, and holds membership in the Clark County Haulers Association, Ohio Association of Commercial Haulers, and American Warehousemans Association.

On May 12, 1914, Mr. Wagner married Miss Helen 0. Danks, the daughter of George and Maud Danks. They are natives of

New York and Ohio respectively and are residents of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner had two daughters, Jean Claire and Eleanor, both deceased.

Mr. Wagner is a Republican, a member of the First Lutheran Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, VanDyke Club, and Beaver Valley Country Club. His lodge affiliations are: St. Andrews Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 619; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree; Antioch Temple; Morris Chapter, O. E. S.; White Shrine of Jerusalem; Temple Club; and Champion City Lodge, No. 23, United Commercial Travelers, past senior counsellor.

Jacob Samuel Wagner, deceased, was for many years prominently identified with the business interests of Springfield. He was born at Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1860.

Mr. Wagner remained on his father's farm in Pennsylvania during his early youth and attended the rural school. Upon his arrival in Ohio as a young man he was employed on the farm of Emerson Gard, near Tremont City. After his removal to Springfield he worked in the old Whitely shop, but wishing to engage in business for himself he borrowed a small sum of money from a friend and purchased a horse and dray. His next step was to conduct a storage business in a barn on South Shaefer Street, and in 1904 Mr. Wagner erected a warehouse on West Cedar Street. An addition was built in 1908. The business was removed to South Lowry Avenue, near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in 1914, and has remained there to the present time.

In 1929 an addition was built to the Wagner Fireproof Storage and Truck Company, now the Wagner Warehouse Corporation, with a subsequent addition of a metal vault for moth protection. The corporation now is recognized as one of the largest and most modern plants of its kind in Ohio. It also maintains a fleet of trucks and specializes in long distance moving as well as local hauling. They are affiliated with other companies and associa-

Mr. Wagner died November 17, 1929, and is buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield. He was recognized as a pioneer in the transportation and storage business in West Central Ohio, and was one of the city's most respected citizens. To his many friends he was familiarly known as "Jake." He was known by all as a sound business man with a keen sense of humor.

Mr. Wagner married Miss Frances Zirkle, of Terre Haute, Indiana, who died April 12, 1932. She is buried in Ferncliff Cemetery. Their children were : Omar, Emmett, and Russell, all deceased; Ray, Clarence, and Rolla, all identified with the Wagner Warehouse Corporation.

A. R. McConnell.—Numbered among the progressive merchants of Springfield is A. R. McConnell, who is proprietor of Mac's Economy Markets, and he is a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, April 2, 1897, the son of Helen (Hudlin) McConnell.

Helen (Hudlin) McConnell is the daughter of Sinnett and Clarissa (Lucas) Hudlin. Both were born at Charleston, West Virginia, and are deceased. They are buried at Gallipolis, Ohio. Mr. Hudlin was a steward for many years on the Ohio River boats. At the time of his death he was engaged in the grocery business at Gallipolis. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. There were eight children in the Hudlin family: 1. Charles, deceased. 2. Mary, married James DeVault, lives at Canton, Ohio. 3. Nancy Faudree, deceased. 4. James, lives at Portsmouth, Ohio. 5. Emma, deceased. 6. Margaret, lives at Gallopolis. 7. Sinnett, deceased. 8. Helen McConnell, mother of the subject of this sketch.

A. R. McConnell is a graduate of the public schools of Springfield. For a time he followed the trade of cigar maker and later was employed by the Xenia Traction Company as a motorman. In 1918 he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he remained in service throughout the war period. He then resumed his former work with the Xenia Traction Company, and in October, 1925, opened Mac's Cash Grocery at 1212 South Wittenberg Avenue. The present store at 1220 South Wittenberg has been occupied since 1927 and at that time the business was reorganized as Mac's Economy Market. On November 11, 1930, a second store was opened by Mr. McConnell at 139 West Pleasant Street. He also established the Mechanicsburg Creamery Company at Mechanicsburg, Ohio, in November, 1931, and has an extensive dairy business there, being a well known manufacturer of butter for the wholesale and retail trade. The plant is also equipped for the distribution of milk.

On September 14, 1920, Mr. McConnell was united in marriage with Miss LaVera Erter, the daughter of Ulysses W. and Lelah (Barnhart) Erter, of Antwerp, Ohio. Mr. Erter was superintendent of the Troy Light & Heat Company at Troy, Ohio, and is now superintendent of the Versailles Heat and Light Company of Versailles, Ohio. His wife died in 1929.

Mr. McConnell belongs to George Cultice Post No. 6, American Legion, Knights of Pythias, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and United Commercial Travelers. His wife is a member of the Lutheran Church.

Austin Kennedy Chenoweth.—As editor of The Madison Press, semi-weekly newspaper of London, Mr. Chenoweth has served in his position practically since the first issue of the publication on July 10, 1917. He was born on the Chenoweth farm near London, September 9, 1891, the son of the late Robert F. and Geneva (Kennedy) Chenoweth, both members of pioneer Madison County

families. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Chenoweth were landowners of Fairfield Township, and his father was one of the pioneer grain dealers of the county. His great-grandfather, John F. Kennedy, served for many years as probate judge of Madison County.

Austin Kennedy Chenoweth was educated in the London public schools, graduating from the high school with the class of 1909, of which he was president. He later attended the University of Washington, at Seattle, and Washington State College, at Pullman, during a period of residence in the Pacific northwest, and studied horticulture. Returning to the mid-west, he was engaged for two years in the fruit farming business in Michigan, and returned to London at the death of his father in 1913. For four years he was employed in the grain elevator of his uncle, Rea Chenoweth, of London, and entered the newspaper game in 1916 as a reporter for the London Times, a weekly, and the predecessor of the Madison Press. Newspaper work was not entirely new to "A. K.", who had served during his four years in high school as school reporter and "devil" in the Times office. When the Times was sold to the Madison Press Company in 1917, Mr. Chenoweth continued his work under the new owners, serving as acting editor until promoted some time later to the editor's desk. For the past several years he has served also as assistant editor on the Madison County Democrat.

In addition to his newspaper editorial work, Mr. Chenoweth has served for many years as county and London correspondent for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus and Springfield newspapers, and for the Associated Press, United Press, International News and Universal Service. He has contributed newspaper and magazine articles of a feature and business nature to more than 50 general and trade magazines as well as newspaper feature services. He has never sought nor held public office, but has served as trustee of the Presbyterian Church, secretary of the Madison County Republican Club, as well as the

Madison County fish and game associations. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and for years has taken an active part in the civic, fraternal and religious life of the community.

Mr. Chenoweth is an ardent fisherman, and has enjoyed many excursions along the streams of Central Ohio and at several Michigan lakes. He conducts a "Just Fishin' " column in his newspaper as a regular feature.

Mr. Chenoweth was married in 1912 to Miss Margaret Leonard, the daughter of Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures, L. J. Leonard, of London, and they have three daughters: June Rea, a student at Miami University; Ann and Ellen, students at London High School.

Mr. Chenoweth has definite ideas of his responsibility as a newspaper editor and correspondent, best summed up in his own words: "In my years of work, I have never written a story that contained a word or sentence that could not be read by my own daughters without question, and never intend to. I have never sent a story out of London of my own accord that reflected one iota upon my home city or community and I never shall. You cannot build up by useless tearing down. He serves best who serves others."

Matthew L. Brown.—One of the most outstanding figures in the civic, social and fraternal life of West Central Ohio is Matthew L. Brown, who is secretary of Springfield Aerie No. 397, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and State Secretary of the Ohio State Aerie. He has also been prominent in the old age pension movement throughout the State of Ohio and for the past eight years has been manager of the campaign in the state. He was born in Springfield, February 24, 1889, the son of John E. and Emma (Boland) Brown.

John E. Brown was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, as was his wife. As a young man he learned the trade of barber, and in later years

owned and managed a cafe and restaurant business. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Calvary Cemetery, Springfield. He was a Democrat, a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church, and spread the charter for the Springfield Aerie No. 397, Fraternal Order of Eagles, of which he was also president. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown were born seven children : 1. Emma E., a registered nurse, served in France during the World War, lives at Springfield. 2. Fred, deceased. 3. Harry, lives at Springfield. 4. Edward E., lives at Springfield. 5. Matthew L., the subject of this sketch. 6. John L., a World War veteran, served in France with the rank of lieutenant, lives at Springfield. 7. Helen C., a registered nurse, also served in France during the World War, now field nurse with the Clark County Public Health Department.

Matthew L. Brown obtained his education hi the public and parochial schools of Springfield. He began his career in business as a salesman with Gamier Brothers, cigar manufacturers, of Springfield. In 1914 he was elected secretary of Springfield Aerie No. 397, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and since 1917 has been full time secretary. The lodge purchased its present building in 1919 and it was remodeled completely, now ranking as one of the finest lodge homes in the state. Mr. Brown was also active on the building committee. Since 1927 he has been secretary and manager of the organizing department of the Grand Aerie, and in the State of Ohio has increased the membership from 30,000 to more than 90,000.

Mr. Brown is president of the Clark County Health League, member of the building committee of Clark County's Children's Home, and member of the board of trustees of Springfield Hospital. In 1930 he was manager of the Panorama of Progress of Clark County.

In April, 1912, Mr. Brown was united in marriage with Miss Winifred Basler, the daughter of Martin and Winifred (Gonder) Basler, natives of Chillicothe and Springfield, respectively. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have a son, Matthew M.,

who is a graduate of St. Raphael's High School, and now a student at Notre Dame University.

Mr. Brown is a Democrat, a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church, and is affiliated with Springfield Council No. 621, Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, B. P. O. Elks No. 51, Loyal Order of Moose, and St. Bernard's Benevolent Association. He and his family have a wide acquaintance in the community and are highly esteemed.

Hon. Harry L. VanCleve.—Among the most public spirited citizens of Madison County is Harry L. VanCleve, who has held the office of mayor of London since 1930. He was born at West Mansfield, Ohio, April 5, 1887, the son of Isaac Simpson and Alice (Hamilton) VanCleve.

Isaac Simpson VanCleve lives retired at West Mansfield, Ohio. He was born at Dayton in 1857 and his wife is a native of Tennessee. In early life his parents removed to Madison County and settled on a farm. Later Mr. VanCleve engaged in business at West Mansfield as a manufacturer of drain tile, and from 1885 until his retirement in 1930, Mr. VanCleve was identified with the VanCleve Clay Manufacturing Company. He is the owner of a well improved farm of 600 acres near West Mansfield. Politically Mr. VanCleve is a Democrat and he and his wife hold membership in the Methodist Church. Their children are: 1. Harry L., the subject of this sketch. 2. Avanda, married Alonzo Taylor, lives at Dayton. 3. Fred, lives at West Mansfield. 4. Madeline, married Claude Pugh, lives at Cleveland. 5. John, lives at St. Marys, Ohio, married Lucille Rose of Columbus, Ohio.

Harry L. VanCleve attended the public schools and in 1907 was graduated from West Mansfield High School. In that year he went to Plattsburg, Ohio, where he operated a drain tile plant in partnership with an uncle, William VanCleve. From 1910 until 1931 Mr. VanCleve was identified with the Madison Tile Company

Mr. VanCleve has always been a Democrat and in November, 1929, was elected mayor of London, being reelected in 1931. During 1924-27 he served as city clerk.

In 1911 Mr. VanCleve married Miss Florence Snyder, the daughter of Howard and Lydia Snyder, natives of Tiffin and London, respectively. Mr. Snyder was a druggist. He and his wife are deceased and are buried at London.

Mr. and Mrs. VanCleve are members of the Methodist Church. Fraternally he belongs to West Mansfield Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 588; Adoniram Council, R. A. M. No. 73; London Council, R. & S. M. No. 41; Scioto Consistory, 32nd degree, A. A. S. R.; Aladdin Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.; F. O. Eagles; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, past financial secretary.

Hubert B. Harvey, of Springfield, holds a responsible position in the community as district commercial manager for the Bell Telephone Company. He was born at Monrovia, Indiana, November 17, 1894, the son of Maria H. (Miller) Harvey.

Maria H. (Miller) Harvey is a native of Indiana and lives at Cumberland, Indiana. Her parents were Michael E. and Mary Miller, natives of Virginia. The father was a tanner by trade and in early life settled at Eminence, Indiana. He and his wife are buried near Plainfield, Indiana.

Following his graduation from Cumberland High School in 1913, Hubert B. Harvey spent a year as a teacher in the schools of Warren Township, Marion County, Indiana. During 1914-15 he attended Indiana University, and in the following year was Boys' Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Vincennes, Indiana. He spent 1916-17 as a student at Ohio Wesleyan University, and from September, 1917, until February, 1919, was identified with Y. M. C. A. work at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. He again entered Ohio

Wesleyan University in February, 1919, and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts there in 1920. In July of that year he entered a training school of the Bell Telephone Company at Columbus, and in February, 1921, was made assistant engineer in the chief engineer's office at Cleveland. While in that city he held the following positions with the Bell Telephone Company: Supervisor of commercial methods; division commercial supervisor; general commercial supervisor; and general methods and results supervisor in the executive department. In February, 1930, he became connected with the general commercial supervisor's office at Columbus, and on September 27, 1931, assumed his present duties as district commercial manager in Springfield.

In January, 1922, Mr. Harvey married Miss Pearl Rowe, the daughter of Harvey J. and Mary Rowe, natives of Iowa. They are residents of Des Moines, where Mr. Rowe is president of the Home Mutual Insurance Association. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey have two children, Robert Rowe and Mary Louise.

Mr. Harvey is a Republican, a member of High Street Methodist Church, and belongs to Forest Hill Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 644; Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and Rotary Club.

John D. Frock.—As proprietor of the Frock Sign Company, at 1141/2 East Main Street, John D. Frock ranks among the substantial business men of Springfield. He was born in a log house in Elizabeth Township, Miami County, Ohio, September 21, 1878, the son of William H. and Catherine Isabel (Saylor) Frock.

William H. Frock was a native of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. As a boy he came to Ohio with his parents who settled near Harshmanville, Montgomery County, Ohio. Later they lived in Elizabeth Township, Miami County. William H. Frock became a carpenter and later was a well known building contractor in Springfield. He was living retired at the time of his death. His wife was a native of Elizabeth Township. Both

are buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield. During the Civil War Mr. Frock was unable to enlist in the army on account of his youth, but served as a member of Captain Cook's Home Guards. He was a Democrat and held membership in the Christian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Frock were born four sons: 1. Elmer, lives at New Bedford, Pa. 2. Irvin, lives at Springfield. 3. John D., the subject of this sketch. 4. Grover, who is assistant fire chief, Springfield.

Following his graduation from Springfield High School, John D. Frock was employed as a clerk in Ashbaugh's Five and Ten Cent Store, Springfield. He later was a salesman for Ridgeley's Wren's, & Limbocker's, and also was a salesman in the employ of The Peoples Outfitting Company. Since 1910 Mr. Frock has conducted the Frock Sign Company. He specializes in commercial signs and bulletin work.

In 1907 Mr. Frock married Miss Margaret Hartmann, the daughter of George and Margaret (Zischler) Hartmann, who were natives of Germany. Both are deceased and are buried in Ferncliff Cemetery. Mr. Hartman served as superintendent of the German schools in Springfield for 44 years. His wife was also a teacher. Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Frock: 1. Maxine, a graduate of Springfield High School. 2. Catherine, attends Springfield High School.

Mr. Frock is a Democrat and holds membership in the Roosevelt-Garner Club. During 1921-24 he served as city commissioner of Springfield. He is affiliated with Red Star Lodge, No. 205, Knights of Pythias, and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 397, and the Painters and Decorators of America.

Hon. Peyton R. Emery.—Outstanding among the citizens of West Central Ohio, both for his professional ability and for his public spirited concern in the affairs of Madison County, was Judge Peyton R. Emery, who died at London, August 22, 1933,

while serving as Judge of the Common Pleas Court. He was born in Range Township, Madison County, September 1, 1868, the son of Benjamin and Caroline (Christman) Emery.

Benjamin and Caroline (Christman) Emery were natives of Virginia and Madison County, Ohio, respectively. He was born in 1836 and as a young man settled in Madison County, where he engaged in general farming. He filled the offices of treasurer and sheriff. He and his wife are buried in Kirkwood Cemetery, London. They were the parents of seven children, of whom Peyton R., the subject of this sketch, was the oldest.

Peyton R. Emery spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Range Township and attended the public schools of London, being graduated from London High School in 1888. He received the degree of LL. B. at the College of Law, Ohio State University, in 1893, being admitted to practice in Ohio during that year. Judge Emery was associated for a time with the late Judge S. W. Dwiflinger, and later with M. S. Murray. At the time of his appointment as judge he was associated in practice with Judge Frank J. Murray. Upon the election of Judge Roscoe G. Hornbeck to the Court of Appeals, Second District, Judge Emery was appointed to fill the vacancy, and in November, 1932, was elected without opposition for a six-year term. On the bench Judge Emery served his county in a distinguished manner and was noted for his ability as a lawyer. He had served as president of the Madison County Bar Association and held membership in the Ohio State Bar Association.

During the Spanish-American War Judge Emery served as a first lieutenant in Company E, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under the late Capt. J. F. Locke. He held membership in the Spanish War Veterans Association.

In 1907 Judge Emery was united in marriage with Miss Anna Gould, the daughter of Hon. E. J. and Anna Georgia (Kellogg) Gould, the former a native of Essex County, N. J., and the latter of Macon, Ga. Both are deceased and are buried in Kirkwood

Cemetery, London. Mr. Gould had extensive lumber interests in Oregon and shipped red cedar to the markets of San Francisco. He served in congress as a representative of the Port Orford (Ore.) District, and in later years returned to his former home at London, Ohio, where he had retained his business as a lumber dealer. He was living retired at the time of his death. To Judge and Mrs. Emery were born two children : 1. Georgiana, a graduate of London High School, and Ohio Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Science. She married Robert L. Chaney, of the Chaney Insurance Agency, at London. They have a son, Theodore Robert. 2. Theodore Kellogg, a graduate of Lake Forest Academy, class of 1927, attended Harvard University for two years, and the College of Engineering, Ohio State University, for three years. He is now a student in the College of Law, Ohio State University. He belongs to Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Judge Emery was a lifelong Republican. Fraternally he belonged to Chandler Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 138, past master; Adoniram Chapter, R. A. M., No. 71; London Council, R. and S. M., No. 73; Columbus Commandery, K. T.; Knights of Pythias; and Chi Phi fraternity. He was a senior warden of Trinity Episcopal Church.

For a number of years before his death Judge Emery was identified with the business interests of London as president of the Madison National Bank.

Hon. Chester E. Bryan.—As editor of the Madison County Democrat, semi-weekly publication of London, and former state treasurer of Ohio, Chester E. Bryan is one of the leading journalists of the Buckeye State, an astute statesman, noted outdoors lover, and one of the most expert gardeners in America. Born at London, October 29, 1859, Mr. Bryan has spent his entire lifetime in his native city, devoting his long and useful life to the service of others and to his family and his home.

Descended from a family of educators and writers, Chester E. Bryan became associated with his father, the late M. L. Bryan, founder and editor of the Democrat from its establishment in 1857 to 1898, and at his death, took over the active direction of this powerful county publicity organ and since that time he has been its active head, although in late years he has devoted more and more of his time to his home and flower garden, his fishing and outdoor interests.

Mr. Bryan was educated in the London public schools and was graduated from London High School in the class of 1878. His life work has been that of conducting his newspaper which he loves so well and which has reflected so constantly his ideas and ideals. He is well known by publishers throughout the state and nation, having been honored by election to the office of president of the Ohio Editorial Association, Hocking & Ohio Valley Editorial Association, and Buckeye Press Association, the latter of which he was instrumental in forming through the merger of the other two organizations while serving as their presiding officer. For ten years he was a member of the executive committee for Ohio of the National Editorial Association and is a life member of that group.

In politics Mr. Bryan has always been a staunch Democrat. He has served as county Democratic chairman and also as a member of the state committee. For a number of years he was president of the board of trustees of the Ohio State Institution for the Deaf, being appointed by Gov. Judson Harmon, and he held that position until all such boards were abolished by law in 1910. During the administration of Gov. James M. Cox, Mr. Bryan was instrumental in securing the state prison farm for London. He has served many of the national conventions, as delegate or alternate a number of times and in 1896 was president of the Democratic convention that nominated William Jennings Bryan for president. He has served as a trustee for years of the London public library, is past president of the London board of trade,

and past president and director of the Madison County Fish & Game Protective Association.

In 1917-18 Mr. Bryan served Ohio as state treasurer, the only two years in which he was unable to take active part in the operation and publication of the Democrat during his lifetime. Some years ago the Democrat and the Madison Press, another semiweekly of London, joined business offices and affairs under the name of the Madison Press Company, but the two papers were retained under separate management and direction and are still published in that manner with Mr. Bryan as editor of the Democrat.

Mr. Bryan was married February 25, 1886, to Maria Daley, of near London, and they have three children: Mrs. Hazel Stevens, and Mrs. Uarda Marsh, both of Columbus; and Mrs. Naomi Tyler, of London.

While the public knows "Ches" Bryan as a keen and accomplished journalist and as an astute statesman, his real life is lived almost within the borders of his beautiful home and grounds on East First Street in London. Here one finds the real Bryan, the man who knows human nature, who is a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor, and who lives next door to nature 365 days of the year. His home is a dream that has come true and with his charming wife offers a haven of rest for those who are weary of the rough road outside and who would commune awhile with kindred spirits. Few men know more about nature than this man who has worked with his hands in Mother Earth so long that he understands her whims and fancies. His flower garden is superb but not over-done in modernistic style, and annually he gives thousands of bulbs and plants to neighbors and friends, being the man who started more than half of the flower gardens in London and Madison County. He is a bird lover of the first rank and one of the recognized authorities of the country on the Purple Martin. His Martin house has been copied in every state in the nation and his treatise on the Mar-

tins has been studied throughout the length and breadth of the continent. Few men get more fish in a year than Ches Bryan and for many years he has fished at least once each month of the year. The pool in his garden contains many varieties of fish and all are pets. He does not hunt but knows game as well as fish, and many seek his guidance before going afield.

Ches Bryan lives to serve and he truly is one "who lives by the side of the road and is a friend to man."

R. J. Warner, of Osborn, is a prominent figure in the educational life of Greene County, being superintendent of the Bath Exempted Village School. He was born at Eldon, Guernsey County, Ohio, September 16, 1897, the son of Mordecai Harvey and Louise Bell (Gilmore) Warner.

Mordecai Harvey Warner and his wife are natives of Monroe County, Ohio, and well known residents of Woodstock. He attended Lebanon College, and for many years has been one of the prominent farmers and stock men of Champaign County, where he owns a farm of 125 acres. He is independent politically and holds membership in the Church of Christ and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There are seven children in the Warner family: 1. Mildred, who died in 1907. 2. R. J., the subject of this sketch. 3. R. B. (a twin brother of R. J.), who is superintendent of schools at Ashley, Ohio. He received the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts at Ohio State University, and is a World War veteran. 4. T. G., a farmer, lives at Woodstock. 5. James H., a vocational teacher at Radnor, Ohio, received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Ohio State University. 6. H. H., a vocational teacher at Tiro, Ohio, a graduate of Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science. 7. Shirley Ethel, a graduate of Urbana Junior College, attends Ohio State University.

R. J. Warner received his early education in the district schools of Monroe County, and in 1917 was graduated from Woodstock High School. During the World War he served with the Student Army Training Corps at Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1924. During 1921-22 he was a teacher in the public schools of Worthington, Ohio, and in the following year taught at Linden, Ohio. Mr. Warner was superintendent of schools at Junction City, Ohio, from 1924 until 1928, and in the latter year accepted his present position at Osborn. He holds membership in the Southwestern Schoolmasters Round Table, National Superintendents Association, Exempted Village Superintendents Association, Ohio and National Education Associations.

In 1920 Mr. Warner married Miss Esther Winget, the daughter of Rev. Oris and Margaret (Dunlap) Winget, natives of Champaign and Ross counties respectively. Rev. Winget, deceased, was a minister of the Presbyterian Church. His widow resides at Osborn. To Mr. and Mrs. Warner have been born four children: 1. James, born December 8, 1922, died January 25, 1929. 2. David, born in December, 1924. 3. Robert, born in August, 1928. 4. Elvira, born in December, 1932.

Mr. Warner and his family are members of the Methodist Church and he belongs to Sigma Delta Sigma fraternity, American Legion, and Osborn-Fairfield Rotary Club.

William H. Loviner.—As Southern Ohio Division Manager of the Cities Service Oil Company, with offices at 315 York Street, Springfield, William H. Loviner is representative of the successful young business men and civic leader of West Central Ohio. He was born at Sandusky, Ohio, October 12, 1895, the son of Edward and Eva (Schiffler) Loviner.

Edward Loviner was born in Columbus and his wife is a native of Bucyrus, Ohio. Her parents were Michael and Caroline

(Miller) Schiffler. Both were born at Bucyrus and are buried there. He was a general farmer. Edward Loviner died in 1895 and is buried at Columbus. His widow resides in Toledo, Ohio.

William H. Loviner attended the public schools of Toledo, Ohio, and in 1912 was graduated from Scott High School in that city. He then attended Ohio Mechanics Institute, at Cincinnati, and spent two years and three months at the Cincinnati Dental College. In 1917 he enlisted in the U. S. Navy as a student in aeronautics and was sent to the Boston Technical College. Later, he was transferred to Pensacola, Florida, where he was made a pilot on December 28, 1917. Throughout the remainder of the war period he did patrol duty and had several "crackups," one of which caused him to suffer a fractured back. He was discharged from the service in March, 1919, with an M. M. I. C. rating. In 1919 Mr. Loviner was appointed as a salesman in the Detroit territory by the Sinclair Refining Company. He completed a course of study in the company's employ and in 1926 resigned as a tank car representative. He became general agent for the Refiners Oil Company at Columbus in 1926, and four years later left the company as eastern division manager to become manager of the State of Ohio for the Gulf Refining Company with headquarters at Toledo. Mr. Loviner has been Southern Ohio's division manager of the Cities Service Oil Company since April 1, 1932, and has 34 counties under his supervision and management.

In 1924 Mr. Loviner married Miss Marguerite Thompson, the daughter of George and Susie Thompson, natives of London, Ontario, Canada. They live at Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Loviner have two daughters, Rose-Ann and Margaret.

Mr. Loviner and his family are members of the Methodist Church and he belongs to the Kiwanis Club and Phi Sigma Phi fraternity. He is a charter member of Post No. 1, American Disabled Veterans; George Cultice Post No. 6, American Legion, Cincinnati, and is affiliated with Lotus Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 625; Port Lawrence Chapter, R. A. M.; Toledo Council, R. & S.

M.; Eu-Tah Commandery K. T. No. 66, and Zenobia Temple. He is also a member of the Doherty Fraternity.

Carl Harmon Shanks is a progressive figure in the educational and civic life of Wilmington and Clinton County, where he holds the responsible position of superintendent of schools. He was born on a farm in Jefferson Township, near Bowersville, Greene County, Ohio, May 25, 1906, the son of Branson and Nettie (Gerard) Shanks.

Branson Shanks is a native of Adams County and his wife was born in Greene County. He is a general farmer and stockman and lives in Jefferson Township. He is an active member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and has served as Sunday school superintendent. To Mr. and Mrs. Shanks were born three children: 1. Carl Harmon, the subject of this sketch. 2. Ralph, a graduate of Bowersville High School, now engaged in farming near Wilmington. 3. Cleo, a graduate of Bowersville High School and Wilmington College, is a member of the faculty at the Martinsville (Ohio) public schools.

Carl Harmon Shanks acquired his early education in the old Ervin school in Jefferson Township, and he also attended the centralized school at Bowersville. He was graduated from high school in 1923 and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Cedarville College in 1927. At the present time he is taking graduate work at the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Shanks began his teaching career at Kingman High School, at Kingman, Ohio, in 1926, and during 1927-28 taught at Port William High School. From 1928 until 1931 he was superintendent of public schools at the latter place, and in 1931-32 served in that capacity at Martinsville. He was elected county superintendent of schools in Clinton County in 1932. He is now identified with the Superintendents of the Western Ohio Round Table, and holds membership in the Ohio and National Education Associations.