Belmont County, Ohio - Chapter 29: Wayne Township. |, 1903 (part 1 of 15)

Chapter 29: Wayne Township. |

Tradition says Wayne township was named after "Mad Anthony" Wayne - then at the pinnacle of his glory and fame. The township contains 36 sections, and like Smith township is in the form of a perfect square.

The first division was made in 181 I, and in 1819 and 1831 divisions were again made for the completion of Washington and Somerset townships.

The First Settlers

George Hall effected a settlement in 1708 in section 10 with no neighbors or associates but the hunters who traveled the Indian trails and sought his cabin for a shelter upon the approach of night.

Mr. Hall's wife was a beautiful and cultured Irish woman, from the city of Belfast in the north of Ireland, who excited the admiration of all who visited her humble home. Henry Milhorn, another old citizen, erected the first waterpower grist mill on the banks of the Captina. Since writing the above we have learned of his recent death, in his 81st year. The mill

Some Old Citizens

Some of the oldest citizens of Wayne township are Harvey Danford, aged 84, Lee Evans, 79, Ham. Murphy, 75, Henry Milhorn, SI, Samuel Stonebraker, 65, and Mrs. Plummer of New Castle who is 92 years of age, with mental faculties unimpaired. On the 29th of October, 1902, and since writing the above, Mrs. Plummer passed away. i

The Soil

Of Wayne township, particularly on the ridges leading to New Castle, is very sandy and on "Sand Ridge" in particular it is in places so deep on the surface as to bury the felloes of the riding conyeyauce. Nevertheless it is productive of good corn, wheat and tobacco.

The latter is still a staple crop, and in the last week in September we saw many men and women in the fields stripping tobacco leaves and carrying the sticks to the numerous tobacco houses that bordered the roadside where the crop was in course of drving.

Old citizens tell us that the township in early days was infested with wild beasts, - wolves, bears, panthers and deer and we are told that the banks of Captina always furnished a fine field for sportsmen.

Coal Lands

township, - one, the four and the other the six-foot coal underlying the surface. The principal part of the last named vein has been sold at prices ranging from $7 to $12 per acre. Of the four-foot vein many banks are operated for domestic use but none is shipped from the township. Iron ore is also found in limited quantities.

The township officers for 1902 are as follows: Trustees, - John Phillips, W. J. Davis and John Shry; clerk, John Creighton; treasurer, V. A. Danford; justices of the peace, - A. B. Warfield and Charles Love.

The first township trustees of which we can find a record are Ambrose Danford, Isaac Barrett and Philip Skinner. The earliest justices of which mention is made are Thomas Williams, J. N. Evans, Isaac Moore, Joseph Moos and Elisha Harris. The service of these officers probably go back to the erection of the township.

The Schools

The first school was a combined school and Methodist meeting house. It was a typical log house, built in 1805. Five years later a new school house was built in its stead. Today there are 14 neat well-conducted schools in the township. The Board of Education for 1902 consists of G. L. Miliman, Harvey Danford, E. P. Frost, John Hinton, W. J. Davis, M. D.

New Castle And Hunter

Is situated near the center of the township with a population approximating 100. are two stores, a small-sized cigar factory, G. A. R. Hall and Methodist Episcopal Church. The postmaster (Pilcher P. O.) is Isaac H. Pittman. ducted by Miss Emma Turner, and at this time has an enrollment of 35. med A tragedy occurred near here in 1901 that ' William Montstirred the whole community. gomery, crazed by drink, shot his wife with murderous intent, and then killed himself.

The G. A. R. Hall

In 1885 the Civil War veterans of Wayne township determined to possess a hall of their own, and uniting their efforts erected a neat frame building in the center of the town and fitted it up with all the necessary paraphernalia. Of the original post but 25 members survive.

The officers for 1902 are: Post commander, Ambrose G. King; vice commander, L. Davis; senior vice commander, Seth Williams; chaplain, J. A. Budd; and quartermaster, S. M. Stonebraker.

Colonel Charlesworth of St. Clairsville says: "Wayne township contributed more soldiers to the service of the Union in proportion to its population than any other township in the county." ! :

Among the veterans yet living many comrades tell thrilling stories of their perilous escapes. Ambrose G. King, the post commander, was shot in the mouth and received a bullet wound on the front of his head deep enough to conceal a finger of the hand if placed in the indenture.

was struck by a shell at the ville and thrown heels over his canteen, bursting his belt, breaking his gun and stretching him upon the battlefield senseless for a long time, but he providentially escaped death.

In the same battle of Perryville, Joseph Creighton was shot through the hips in the heat of the conflict, leaving him a helpless tripple for life,

The New Castle Methodist Episcopal Church

This old church was erected 50 years ago, and is still vigorous and strong. Rev. John Clinzer was an old-fashioned Methodist circuit rider who preached between Wayne and Washington townships early in their history. The pastor of the present church is Rev. H. Á. Cobbledick, and the official board consists of Mrs. M. Stonebraker, Emma Van Horn and

HUNTER is named aíter ex-Congressman Hunter of Monroe County, and is situated near the township line. It is in size and population about the equal of New Castle and contains one school and a church. The town was laid out over half a century ago by N. Anderson, and has a population today of less than 100. There are several stores in the village and a post office. The school is in charge of J. C. Hicks, and has an average attendance of 35.

Tre Hunter Disciples' Church

This plain little church was burned in 1850. It is believed to have been the work of an in- . cendiary. After the lapse of three years, a new brick church was erected and furnished at a cost of $1,500.

Some of the early officers were John Milhorn and David White, and some of the early members were Eleazer Evans and wife, William Numan and wife, Nathaniel Anderson and wife.

Noted Hunters

Among the noted hunters of early days was John Adams, who was a veteran soldier, and fought under General Wayne in the battle of the "Fallen Timbers." His attire was a blue hunting skirt, not unlike that of an army overcoat, and a showy cape fringed with yellow in front and at the bottom. Although a giant in stature, Adams was quick of foot and of herculean strength. After Wayne's treaty of peace, he was hunting upon the banks of Captina where the forest was thick, and came across an Indian who had refused to abandon his wigwam and hunting ground. When this Indian beheld Adams, he immediately concealed himself behind trees and brush with a view evidently oi taking the latter's life. Adams also concealed himself and waited for an advantage. At last when a part of the Indian's body was exposed, Adams took deliberate aim, fired, and the Indian fell. As Adams expressed it, "That was the last time that Indian watched for a white man."

An old settler says that it was customary with hunters to rub assafoetida on the soles of their shoes in order to attract wolves into unoccupied cabins. The wolves would follow the scent of the drug and would enter the cabins, when the hunters would crawl up from the out-

It is related of two old settlers named Newell and Hall, who were detained on their business at the county seat longer than they had anticipated, that they were actually surrounded with wolves on their return home. When they reached Bend Fork, a den of wolves attacked them and it was only by the utmost cunning and care that they escaped with their lives. Bend Fork was a veritable haunt for wolves in pioneer days and it was perilous to travel that way alone at any time. -

OHN BRADFIELD was, for a long period, a resident of Barnesville, Ohio, and was ever in the foreground of its business life. In the matter of public

The birth of John Bradfield occurred in Yorkshire, England, in 1813, and in 1827 he accompanied his parents, John and Isabella Bradfield, to the United States. The little family remained for a short time in Baltimore, Maryland, but it was the father's intention to engage in farming, and with this object in view a suitable location was found in Belmont County, Ohio, within four miles of the growing town of Barnesville. Although he was ambitious to learn, he enjoyed few early advantages. His superior mental acquirements, so noticeable in after years, were gained through much reading and association with the world. Until 1838, he remained on the farm and then first engaged in the buying and shipping of tobacco. His initial ventures proved profitable, and with continued success he remained in the business for the three succeeding years. Then, with his ambition stimulated by enlarged opportunities, he conceived and carried out the idea of buving out the large firm of James Barnes & Sons, general merchants, and thus his sons were admitted to partnership, and the business was still further expanded, until the name of Bradfield became one of the leading Ones in the tobacco trade throughout the State, and far beyond. After an honorable business career of more than 50 years, Mr.

resigning his large interests to his capable sons, who have followed his business meth ods, as they have been the fortunate inheritors of much of his sagacity.

John Bradfield, during his busiest years, however, was constantly keeping in mind the development of Barnesville, and, as he was gifted with that foresight which enabled him to comprehend its needs fully, devoted himself, with his wealth and influence, in a public-spirited manner, to meet them. The First National Bank will long be a monument to his public interest and business enterprise. From the time of its organization, in 1864, until 1873, he was its president, and retired then on account of the pressure of other enterprises. This bank, in connection with the mercantile firm of which he was the head, built one of the finest business blocks to be found in any city of equal size in the State, and this will stand as another monument to his public spirit. Both gas and electric lighting received his attention, and with his influential backing became accomplished facts in Barnesville, contributing to its general prosperity. For many vears he was the presi-

Mr. Bradfield was a man of business and not a politician, declining the flattering offers made to him, although few men were better equipped to hold positions of public responsibility. Mr. Bradfield lived an active life that brought him prominence, but it was in the line of business. erous contributor to the various educational and charitable enterprises of Barnesville, and so employed his wealth that his name is recalled by his fellow citizens with feelings of the deepest esteem and veneration.

In 1843, Mr. Bradfield was united in marriage with Eliza Anna Shannon, who was a daughter of Thomas Shannon, and a niece of ex-Governor Shannon. To this union were born nine children, six of whom are prominent in the highest social circles of this city; Thomas and John W. Bradfield, widelyknown merchants; G. E. Bradfield, cashier of the First National Bank; Charles Bradfield, a bookkeeper in the same institution; Mrs. Otho P. Norris, wife of the cashier of the People's National Bank; and Mrs. A. Rogers, wife of a prominent lumber dealer. All of

Although so much of his tíme was necessarly devoted to his great business, Mr. Bradfield never forgot the needs of the Presbyterian Church, of which both he and wife were devóted members. From its first beginnings, he was one of its supporters and was always ready with time, influence and means, to promote its good work. In the death of Mr. Bradfield, on October 10, 1893, the city of Barnesville parted with one of its most substantial, useful and prominent citizens.

Mr. McKelvey obtained a common schoo! education, but withdrew from school at I5 years of age to enter the Western Union "messenger boy," while studying telegraphy. When but 20 years of age, he was advanced to the responsible position of manager of the Wheeling offce. Wheeling was at that

Virginia and all the important dispatches. that were exchanged between the headquarters of the army in the field and the commanding general at Washington passed through his hands. Wherefore his duties were not only arduous and exacting, but, in relation to the government, of a highly confidential character.

Mr. McKelvey's health was ; greatly impaired by the close confinement and long hours of service which the stress of war entailed, and in. 1890 he was obliged to resign his office and seek a restoration of health. To that end he purchased the fruit farm upon which he now resides.

Since 1875 Mr. McKelvey has been prominently identified with the agricultural interests of the county. For a number of years he has been identified with the Belmont County Agricultural Society, serving that or-

He was one of the charter members of the Belmont County Farmers Club and has served that organization both as president and secretary. He was emploved for many winters as a State speaker at "Farmers' Institutes" and has been a regular contributor to the agricultural press.

William H. Barlow

In 1891 he was appointed by Governor Campbell a delegate to represent Ohio in the Western States Commercial College that convened in Kansas City April 15th.

He is also a member of the United States Military Telegraph Corps, having served the government in the capacity of military telegraph operator during the Civil War.

In church matters he has been an active worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1870, having served in the capacity of Sunday school superintendent for 26 consecutive years.

Mr. McKelvey was married April 29, 1860, to Julia S. Irwin, ot Wheeling, West Virginia, and the fruits of this marriage were five sons, the eldest of whom - William Thomson - has but recently passed away. The surviving children are Robert Irwin, Charles Leavitt, Clarence Burt and James Thoburn. Mrs. McKelvey is a lineal descendant of Jonathan Zane, one of the heroic detenders of Fort Henry.

WILLIAM H. BARLOW, proprietor of the Barnesville Cigar Company, is one of the leading business men of Barnesville, Ohio, having been identified with a number of its industries, and an important factor in the development of the city's resources. He is a son of Amos and Martha (Hunt) Barlow. Amos Barlow is one of the old, representative, business men of Barnesville, who is spending his declining years in comfortable retirement.

William H. Barlow acquired a good, common-school education, and at the age of 25 years embarked in the box manufacturing business, in which he continued until 1898. At that time he engaged in the cigar business, but retained his interest in the box concern until 1902, when he disposed of it to his brother-inlaw, Mr. Wise. That business is now conducted under the firm style of Wise Dewees.

ries a stock worth $10,000, and manufactures . high grade stogies, mould, hand made, long filler, Havana seed and Little Dutch cigars, pouch goods and private brands. In connection with the manufacturing plant, Mr. Barlow has a retail store. He conducts the business on lines which have gained both the custom of the public and the confidence of the trade. In 1902 he opened up a first-class fancy grocery, in partnership with N. W. Bastain. This enterprise also promises to be a success, under the able management of Mr. Barlow.

On December 23, 1898, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Bertha Moore, the acomplished daughter of Samuel Moore, of Barnesville, and one bright, little

Barlow and his wife are consistent members of the Methodist Church, and are prominent in social circles. Politically, the former affiliates with the Republican party, while his fraternal connections are with the Odd Fellows, of Barnesville, and the Elks, Lodge No. 28, of Wheeling.

JAMES F. ANDERSON, an attorney of Bellaire, Ohio, has, since 1871, been the publisher and editor cf the "Independent," the oldest surviving newspaper in the city. He was born in Pultney township, Belmont County, and has always resided in the township and Bellaire.

In the Civil War he served as sergeant of In 1870 he was admitted to the Ohio bar. For the past 30 years he has taken an active part in politics, being a Republican. He has been a member ot the coünty and city boards of school examiners.

In 1871 Mr. Anderson took charge of the "Independent," and has, except for an interval of about two vears, conducted it since that time. He is interested in a number of the business enterprises of his locality, has been president of the Belmont Savings & Loan Company since its organization, and is president of the Board ot Trade of Bellaire.

term of service he has made a record that has been unusually satisfactory to his directors. Mr. Norris was born on the 8th of March, 1859, in Belmont County, Ohio, and is one of a family of six children born to Dr. Otho Norris and his wife, Rachel (Barlow) Norris, both of whom are deceased.

Dr. Otho Norris was one of Belmont County's most promising physicians. His useful career was terminated by his death in 1859, and many of the older residents of the county recall to mind his useful deeds and lofty character.

Otho P. Norris spent his boyhood' s days chiefly in Morristown, where he received his primary education. This was supplemented by a thorough course in Muskingum College, from which he was graduated in 1881. The following year was spent in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in 1882 he located in Barnesville, engaging at that time in the real estate and insurance business in the office of his brother, Perry E. Norris.

In 1883 he entered the iussit Nationa! Bank as teller, and has been with-that successful institution ever since, being elected cashier of the bank in 1895. It.is pertinent in this connection to notice that more than a half million dollars have been added to the resources of the bank since he assumed the cashiership seven years ago, the addition being due largely to his energy, thorough equipment and experience.

November 16, 1887, our subject was united in marriage to Kate Shannon Bradfield, the accomplished daughter of the late John Bradfield, formerly one of Barnesville's most illustrious citizens, and whose biography ap- Mr. and Mrs. Norris have one daughter, Anna B.

In fraternal circles our subject is identified with the Knights of Pythias, and in lócal educational affairs he has given freely of his services, having been closely identified with

CHARLES P. DOBBINS, a well-known wool and fur dealer of Barnesville, Ohio, has, for over 30 years, prominently identified himself with the business interests of the town. His present business undertaking, which he has conducted for several years, is the largest of its kind in Belmont County, and his successful management of its affairs has won him the confidence of the people far and near. He is a stockholder in the First National Bank, and has long served as a member of the board of directors of that institution. He is a product of healthy country life and a practical business atmosphere, and was born on a farm in Belmont County, Ohio, August 1, 1850, being a son of James and Lydia (Nichols) (Hatcher) Dobbins.

James Dobbins was a native of New Jersey, and was a well-known figure in Barnesville for many years. In early life, he learned the cooper's trade, which, together with agricultural occupations, he followed throughout his active life. Upon coming to Ohio, James Dobbins settled near Morristown, where he engaged in coopering and also in farming. After remaining there for some years, he settled in Warren township, near Barnesville, upon a farm, which he operated in connection with the coopering business, and achieved a fair amount of success. He later located near Somerton, Ohio, following the same occupations there. About 1842, he removed to Barnesville, where he spent the remainder of his life, dying May 30, 1883, at the advanced age of 86 years. In early manhood, he married Mrs. Lydia (Nichols) Hatcher, by whom he reared three children, as follows: Annie M., James A., and Charles P. Mrs. Dobbins' life came to a close February 27, 1892, at the age of 76 years.

Barnesville, Ohio, and in the town's public schools secured the educational training and developed the habits of industry which have so materially assisted him in his business life. At the early age of 10 years, he began work in a wool factory, where he remained for six year, in this period acquiring a good knowledge of the wool industry. Later, he went into a cooper shop, and learned the business with the intention of making it his life's work, but soon after he had established himself in a knowledge of the craft, new machinery was introduced into cooper shops that rendered his knowledge of the trade of little use to him. With this obstacle confronting him, he decided to turn his attention to the fur and wool business, in which he had previously acquired considerable knowledge. Accordingly, he opened an establishment for this industry in Barnesville, and had no difficulty in working up a good trade. time to time he has enlarged his business, buying up large quantities of wool and pelts, which he shipped to the various markets, and, as stated before, he now operates one of the largest concerns of the kind in Belmont County. The success that has come to him is certainly well merited.

Mr. Dobbins married Amanda M. Blakemore, and this union has been blessed by two children - Laura M., who resides at home, and Willard B., who passed from this lite December 29, 1900. Mr. Dobbins has always evinced a keen interest in public affairs. Though but 16 years of age when the Civil War broke out, he secured his father's permission to become a soldier, and enlisted in Company D, 185th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and served with distinction under Captain Rodecker, in the Army of Kentucky, with General Thomas. He received his honorable discharge in 1865. He has served six years as a member of the City Council and two terms as a member of the Board of Education, of which he is now serving as president. He is a stanch supporter of Republican principles and is quite influential in the ranks of that party. His wife and family are members of

WILLIAM WATERS HANLON, president and manager of the Hanlon-Sharps Company, one of the large and prosperous enterprises which have had their origin and development in Belmont County, is a leading citizen and a representative of Barnesville's best commercial and social life. The birth of Mr. Hanlon occurred at Malaga, Monroe County, Ohio, March 9, 1855, and he is one of two sons born to T. T. and Agnes (Waters) Hanlon, the latter being a daughter of George Waters, a native of Loudoun County, Virginia. Her death occurred in 1858, when William W. was about three years old, and his brother, Oliver O., was about I2 days old.

T. T. Hanlon was born December 17, 1828, in Jefferson County, Ohio, the eldest child of William and Elizabeth (Duval) Hanlon, the former of whom was born in Orange County, New York, and the latter in Wellsburg, West Virginia. William Hanlon was a shoemaker by trade, but later engaged in farming and teaching school. T. T. Hanlon learned the merchant-tailoring business and first located in Belmont County in 1849 and has been identified with Barnesville since the fall of 1862. In 1860 Mr. Hanlon contracted a second marriage with Elizabeth Hyde, of Boston, this county, and one daughter, Agnes Amelia - now Mrs. Walter Murray - was born to this union. Until 1874 Mr. Hanlon engaged in the mercantile business in Barnesville and later became interested in the paper jobbing trade, still later adding a printing house, the firm name of the business at its birth being T. T. Hanlon & Sons. In 1882 the firm established the "Barnesville Republican," with W. W. Hanlon as editor, and conducted it in connection with their general paper business. About 1885 the firm name underwent a change to that of

Hanlon Brothers & Company, which name held until a few years later, when William W. and Oliver O. Hanlon purchased all other interests and the firm then assumed the style of Hanlon Brothers' Paper Company.

When our subject, William W. Hanlon, was about six years of age, his parents located in Barnesville, and it was in this city that he received the larger portion of his education, although no small credit must be given to the printing business with which he soon became associated, and pursued studiously in various parts of the country for that ready and facile use of the English language which distinguished him in his, newspaper work - many people claiming that the "Barnesville Republican," under his tireless leadership, was the best country weekly in the State. Mr. Hanlon has possessed a wonderful constitution; was ever hungry for work, claiming that it was better to "wear out than rust out play, it should be done "like thunder." has always been a friend and patron of outdoor games - the good ones. been a strong advocate business. The business prospered - "Genius is nine-tenths work." In May, 1902, the business was incorporated - with William W. Hanlon as president, W. E. Sharps as secretary and Oliver O. Hanlon as treasurer - as a stock company, with a capital of $100,000, and with a paid-up stock of $60,000. In the summer and fall of 1902, to meet the demands of their rapidly increasing trade, the company was obliged to enlarge the plant, and built one of the most complete establishments in the State of Ohio, equipped with all modern appliances and high-priced machinery for the expeditious and economical manufacture of envelopes, sheet and roll wrapping paper, paper sacks, calendars, office supplies, weatherproof signs, and advertising novelties. They also do special designing and engraving in certain departments. Their plant is one of the "busy marts" of the town, their "sign" the handsomest in the county, and their goods go all over the United States.

William W. Hanlon was married on September 12, 1879, to Anna M. Sullivan, daughter of Rev. J. C. Sullivan, and they are the parents of three grown sons: Frank F., Lieuy L. and Ralph R. - all of whom are connected with the above business, each SUPE a responsible position and "filling" it. The religious connection of the family is x the Methodist Church. Mr. Hanlon is one of the "four fathers" of the Belmont-Monroe Reunion Society, has been actively identified with secret orders, 1s widely known as an aggressive Republican, and is. a member of Wheeling Lodge, No. 28, B. P. O. E.

WILLIAM MANN has for nearly 23 years been prominently identified with the business interests of Martin's Ferry, as the proprietor of one of the largest foundries in his vicinity. He gives employment to some 25 experienced workmen, and in this way munity. He inherited from good Scotch ancestors those qualities that help win success for a man at every step in life. Born at Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland, October 28, 1845, he is a son of James and Elizabeth (Walker) Mann. |

James Mann was born in the shire of Fife, Scotland. In early life he.settled in Coatbridge. where he secured a position with the Summerlee Iron Company, his work being that of contractor in the blacksmith and carpentrv department. Eminently successful in this line, he remained with the firm for 25 years. In 1870 he and his family came to the United States. For some years he followed farming here, meeting with very good results. Later he settled in Little Falls, Minnesota, where he spent his last days, dying there at the advanced age of 86 vears. He married Elizabeth Walker, who was born in the shire of Fife, Scotland. She lived to the age of 76 and died in 1884. To Mr. and Mrs. Mann were born six children, five of whom are now living. Mr. Mann was a person of great integrity and won the respect of all who kuew him. Both he and his wife beionged to the Presbyterian Church. William Mann received his education under an instructor in his own home in Scotiand, after the completion of which he served an apprenticeship of five years as a patternmaker in the Summerlee Iron Works. At the end of this period, being well qualified for any position in his line, he accepted a place in the Atlas Foundry and Machine Shops.- So acceptably did he fill this position that in the course of six months he was made foreman. He continued as such for six years, acquiring a knowledge of business and an experience in dealing with men that was of inestimable value to him in after years. In 1870 he came to the United States, and soon after landing proceeded to Chicago, where he accepted a position with D. M. Ford & Company. Later he worked with Dixon, Marshall & Company `of Pittsburg for three years. It was in 1874 that he settled in "Martin's Ferry, where he soon engaged himself as a pattern-maker for Culberton, Willey & Company, who established the foundry and machine shop in 1872. With this company he remained some six years, commanding the salary of a skilled workman. At the end of this period, in 1879, though possessed of but little means, he determined to go into business by himself, and leased the iron works, where he had recently been an employee. with care and skill, he was soon enabled to ties and appliances, for the manufacture of light and heavy castings of every description, and makes a specialty of roling mill, steel plant and blast furnace work. The machinery is run by a 40-horse power steam . engine. The iron castings that are made at Mr. Mann's foundry are unsurpassed anywhere in the country, while the prices are quite moderate. The trade extends throughout the Middle, Western and Southern States.

Mr. Mann married Janet McGilvray, who has proved a most estimable wife. Both he and she are active and substantial members of the Presbyterian Church. He is also active socially and musically, and exerts a good influence in his community.

THOMAS L. STRONG, vice-president and general manager of the Enterprise Enamel Company, of Bellaire, Ohio, is one of the enterprising and public-spirited young business men of this city. Mr. Strong was born at Frankfort, Kansas, although his parents, James H. and Jane (Bradford) Strong, were natives of Ohio.

William Strong, | the grandfather of Thomas L., was well known in his day as 4 reliable cooper, his kegs being the first ones made use of by the Laughlin Nail Works, or the old Top Mill at Wheeling. Mr. Strong was then in partnership with Elijah Woods, and they made the kegs at Martin's Ferry and sent them across the river in skiffs. William Strong conducted the first coopering establishment in this locality. James H. Strong, his son, was born at Martin's Ferry and now resides at Bellaire. He lost his wife some vears since. In 1856, with his family, he moved to Kansas

Thomas L. Strong spent a three-year apprenticeship to the glass business, learning and for IO years was foreman in the engraving room of the Bel- laire Goblet Company. His business ability was thus demonstrated and his appointment as general manager of the great and increasing Enterprise interests has proven very judicious. The Enterprise enameling plant was started in Bellaire and was operated in a small way by Theodore Rossbach and Carl L. Dorer, on the site of the present Enterprise plant, on Union street, between 17th and 18th streets. Through the active efforts of James F. DuBois, William Lipphardt and others were interested, and the business has been reorganized and placed on a sound basis and has increased to gigantic propor tions. The first meeting of the board of di rectors was held December 13, 1897, the members being: William Lipphardt, president; F. H. Eick, vice-president; James F. DuBois, secretary and treasurer; Carl L. Dorer, vice-president; J. A. Green, Theodore Neff and Theodore Rossbach. In. February, 1899, the works were temporarily shut down, but were soon reopened with Thomas L.

the business. The stockholders are almost exclusively citizens of Bellaire and vicinity and represent a large amount of capital The present officers are: William Lipphardt, - president; Thomas L. Strong, vice-president and general manager, and R. C. Faris, secretary and treasurer. The board of directors is composed of such responsible citizens as: William Lipphardt, Thomas L. Strong, Theodore Neff (the first stockholder), C. L. Dorer, J. A. Green, William J. Howell and John R. Gow. The buildings have been erected since February, 1899, and now cover an area of two acres, the main building containing the offices, packing and store rooms. This building is three stories in height and its dimensions are 60 by 120 feet. The great furnace room, where the burning and baking _is done, is of one story and is 120 by 78 feet in dimensions, and the one-story drying and shipping room is 120 by 100 feet in dimensions. In addition a new building was erected in 1902 - a machinery department has rendered it necessary to build the following buildings, which are under construction: A machine shop, 70 by 108 feet; a stock building, 100 by 108 feet, and three dipping and drying rooms, 60 by 180 feet. This great industry employs 220 workmen and distributes a large amount of money. Its railroad facilities are excellent, having the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad tracks on one side and the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks on - the other. The largely increasing trade of the Enterprise Enamel Company is handled through the large wholesale and jobbing house of Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company at Chicago, Illinois - that being the distributing point.

Mr. Strong was born with executive talent, but he deserves credit for the manner in which he has developed his faculties and. handles the great business problems which come into his every-day life. His family consists of wife and daughter, who are connected with the Christian Church. Mr. Strong's fraternal relations are cordial with the Masonic bodies and he is a member of Bellaire Chapter.

HON.- PAUL Bi WORTHINGTON: One of the leading merchants and most prominent citizens of Barnesville, Ohio, is Paul B. Worthington, member of the General Assembly, who is also the owner of much valuable city: property.

Mr. Worthington was born in - Jefferson County, Ohio, December 2, 1862. He is a son of Dr. William M. and Eliza (Lynn) Worthington, and one of a family of three children born to them. Dr. William M. Worthington was reared in Ohio and became a prominent citizen of Jefferson County in both professional and public life.^ During 1858-59 he served in the Ohio Legislature. He was identified with the Republican party. His death occurred in 1864.

Alfred H. Mitchell

Holmes County. In 1885 he located in Barnesville and was employed as a salesman until 1889, when he embarked in the general merchant-tailoring business. Mr. Worthington enjoyed success from the start, and in 1895 erected his present fine quarters, known as the Worthington Block. Mr. Worthington's business has expanded with the spirit of the times, and he carries a complete stock of clothing, shoes and gent's furnishings, besides devoting a large portion of his store to the business of merchant tailoring. He has the most extensive business of the kind in the city.

In politics Mr. Worthington has always been active in the Republican party, and his worth was recognized by his election to the City Council for six years. He was elected - to the Legislature in 1901 by a majority of 1,661 votes over his Democratic cómpetitor, C. C. Cutshaw. Since taking his seat he has displayed a degree of good judgment often lacking in older legislators, and will fulfill the pledges made to his constituents. He will work hard for his section, keeping in view in the future, as he has in the past, the best interests of every part of the State.

On October 2, 1894, Mr.. Worthington was married to Myra Kemp, the accomplished daughter of Dr. G. H. Kemp, one of the oldest physicians of the vicinity, and a member of one of the most highly honored families of Barnesville. Two children have and Katherine Kemp. Mrs. Worthington is a devoted member of the Christian Church. Mr. Worthington was reared in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is fraternally associated with the Masons and Knights of Pythias. The subject of this sketch is gen-

ALFRED H. MITCHELL, senior member of the legal firm of A. H. & W. Mitchell, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, is one of the city's leading citizens and representative attorneys. neys.

The birth of Mr. Mitchell took place in Richland township, Belmont County, Ohio, May 31, 1849, and he is a son of David and Anna (Hatcher) Mitchell, who settled in Belmont County in 1830.

Nathaniel Mitchell, his great-grandfather, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and tor three years belonged to that cordon of officers who formed the body guard of General Washington. Nathaniel's son, James, was a farmer in Pennsylvania, in Washington Couniy, where his són, David Mitchell, was born in 1805. In 1830 David Mitchell settled in. Richland township, Belmont County, where he engaged in farming, and where his death occurred in 1892. He married Anna Hatcher, who lived to the age of 72 years. They had a family of seven children, as follows: Elizabeth, Johnston, Jesse P., Joshua, Alfred H., Wilson, and Emmett D. Elizabeth is the wife of T. W. Bentley, of Loydsville, Ohio. Johnston was killed in the battle of Jonesboro, Georgia, September I, 1864. Jesse P. resides in Columbus, Ohio. Joshua died at an early age. Wilson, who years, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1877, and is the junior member of the legal firm mentioned above. He practiced until 1899, and was then made cashier of the Dollar Savings Bank, in which capacity he still serves. He married Ella Hewetson. and they have two sons, Alfred Hy, Tr.,.and David W. Emmett D. is a resident of Kinslev, Kansas.

hood with those attributes which have developed an admirable type of man. For four years after completing his studies he taught school and at the same time studied his law books, under the supervision of Capt. Lorenzo Danford and E. E. Kennon, of St. Clairsville, with such effect that he. was admitted to the Belmont County bar in September, 1871, and since that time has enjoved a lucrative practice in St. Clairsville.

Mr. Mitchell was married September 23, 1875, to Mary A. Wilkinson, a daughter of William Wilkinson, of Smith township, Belmont County, and they have one son, - Herbert W. Mr. Mitchell has been recognized as one of the leading members of his profession, and served the county as prosecuting attorney from 1880 to 1885. His business enterprise has been shown in a number of instances, notably in assisting to found the Dollar Savings Bank, of St. Clairsville, which was organized in 1895. His political opinions are in accord with the Republian party. Fraternally, he is a Mason. Mr. Mitchell belongs to a high type of citizenship, and is thoroughly representative "of the best element of the community. He is a man of honor and integrity, and one who serves the - town and county to the best of his ability.

ISAAC N. CECIL, president of the City Council of Martin's Ferry and a substantial, prominent and representative citizen, was born in Marshall County, West Virginia, July 15, 1867. The parents of Mr. Cecil were Morrison and Mary (Wade) Cecil, the former of whom was born October 10, 1820, in Marshall County, and the latter in Wheeling, (West) Virginia. The occupation of Morrison Cecil was farming, and in 1884 he located in Martin's Ferry and for two yearé cultivated a part of the J. W. Seward farm. During the period of the Civil War he onlv participated in the struggle as a civilian. . His religious interest was in the Methodist Church, which he liberally supported until his death, which occurred February 21, 1888. His wife survives him, aged about 61 years, and is a valued member of the Methodist Church and a respected and esteemed resident of Martin's Ferry. The first marriage of Morrison Cecil was with Jane Manning, and 13 children were born to this union, six of whom still survive. Nine children were born to the second marriage of Mr. Cecil, the names of those who survived infancy being as follows: Henry T., who is a resident of Martin's Ferry, employed in the sheet mill; James A., who is also employed in the sheet mill; Isaac N., of this sketch; Cora, who died at the age of 14 years; R. M., who is employed in the sheet mill; Rebecca (Mrs. Fred Eberling), of Martin's Ferry; Jeanette, who resides at home, and Hester, who died at the age of 19 months.

Isaac N. Cecil acquired his education in the country schools, and through boyhood assisted on the farm. His independent career began with a clerkship in a store at Marion, West Virginia, where he remained for three years. In 1886 he moved to Martin's Ferry, where he entered the rolling mill connected

Ever since attaining his majority, Mr. Cecil has been actively interested in politics and has been prominently identified with the Republican party. In 1899 he was elected to the City Council, was re-elected in 1901, and the value.of his services was recognized by his election as president of the Council in 1902. Mr. Cecil is an influential member of the various committees and displays commendable zeal in pushing. those enterprises which he feels confident will benefit the community.

of Monmouthshire, England, born July 22, 1870, who came with her parents to America whén 11 years of age. She was a daughter of Alfred and Charlotte Davis, the former of

Church. Mrs. Cecil was one of a tamily oí eight children, their names being as follows: Bessie, who married William Davis, died at the age of 32 years; William and Alfred,

Martin's Ferry; Mary became Mrs. Cecil; Alberta married David Lewis, an employee in the rolling mill; Anna, who married Albert Haines, resides at Homestead, Pennsylvania; Lillie married W. A. Clark; a mill employee, and Augustus, who also is employed in the rolling mill in Martin's Ferry. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil, four of whom survive, namely: Clyde M., Alma B., Isaac N., Jr., and Alfred D. Little Anna H., born Sept. 10, 1896, died June 26, 1897. Mr.

also to the Vigilant Hose Company, extended mention of which organization will be found on another page. Mr. Cecil has in many ways proved himself a useful citizen of Martin's Ferry. He belongs to the optimistic school and is confident that a great future awaits the city. If such be the case, Mr. Cecil will be no small factor in its accomplishment.

County, such as filing and grading, and building of bridges of all kinds, has been the work oi his hands, especially that ^on the Colerain Pike. Upon coming to the United States he settled first in Wheeling, where he followed the trade of a butcher until his removal to Martin's Ferry, after which he followed contracting and farming. He and his wife were married in the old country, and they were parents of eight children, seven of whom are still living today: Louis, Charles, Emma, Wiliam H., Minnie, Louisa, Lizzie and Albert, who died when seven years old.

Louis Seabright resides on the old home farm, and for years drove many teams and farmed as his father did before him. He owned a vineyard of seven acres and at one time sold the grapes as high as seven cents a pound. Charles Seabright resides in Martin's Ferry. Emma married William Helling,

Helling is in the coal business in connection Minnie became Mrs. Henry Rothermund. Louisa married Louis L. Scheehle, of Martin's Ferry. Lizzie married George Floto, a butcher.

The father of these children died June 28, 1891, at the age of 66 years, 6 months and 3 days, and his wife's demise took place when she was 63 years and 16 days old. They were members of the German Lutheran Church, and Mr. Seabright was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He was a good man and was of a hard working, serious turn of mind.

The public schools of Martin's Ferry sup- After leaving school he entered the Ohio City Mill as a puddler; the name of the mill has since been changed to the Laughlin Mill. Until the death of his father in 1891 he stayed at the mill, and then settled the estate andefolprevious to entering upon the responsibilities Mr. Seabright was united in marriage with

Martin's Ferry. She is a native of Belmont County. C They. haye" three children Albert William, Wilbert Carl and Dorothy L. The family are members of the German Lutheran Church and they live comfortably in their home at No. 306 North Fifth street.

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Daume are still living at the respective ages of 72 and 70 years. They were married in Hanover, Germany, and landed in this country in 1859. Their home was first made in Wheeling, after which they located at Tiltonsville, and in 1872 settled in Martin's Ferry, where they have since resided. Their 10 children are all living, making a record to be proud of. The record follows: Hannah (Mrs. Charles Miller), of Wheeling; Edward, a real estate man of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Wilhelmina - (Mrs. Charles Seabright), of Martin's Ferry, whose husband is a millwright at the American Tin- Works; Fredericka (Mrs. William Seabright), wife of our subject; Mary (Mrs. Louis Frederick), of Wheeling; Aurelia (Mrs. Charles Rosel), whose husband is now deceased - she lives in Wheeling; Lewis, a real estate agent of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Louisa, the wife of Carl Becker, a glass manufacturer of Martin's Ferry; Frederick, employed in the shoe store of E. C. Boyd in Martin's Ferry, and Caroline, who still enjoys single blessedness. The German Lutheran Church is the preference of the family, and all but two are members of that denomination.

AMOS McBRIDE, who comes from one of the most worthy families of Belmont County, Ohio, is the leading blacksmith and wagonmaker of St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was born in Belmont County March ro, I855, and is a son of Jonathan and Mary (Harrison) McBride.

Jonathan McBride was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and came to Belmont County at ` an early day. He was a blacksmith and did all kinds of repairing. His death occurred in 1859, at the age of 49 years, 11 months and 10 days. He married Mary Harrison, who was born in England in 1811, and died in 1879. She came to this country with her parents in 1827. Her marriage with

Franklin Ayers; Elizabeth, the wife of Henry Piper, a glazier and paper-hanger; Robert H., a farmer, of McPherson County, Kansas; Daniel H., who is in the implement business in St. Clairsville; Benjamin S., who is engaged in the grocery business; Mary Ann, deceased; and Amos, the subject of this sketch. Mrs. McBride was a very religious woman, and for many years was an active worker in the Presbyterian Church, as there was no Episcopal Church in the community when she settled there.

of a blacksmith and wagon-maker under his brother, Robert, and also under John Carlle. He began business for himself in 1876, doing general. blacksmithing and wagon work. He often sends specimens of his work as far as Pittsburg and Wheeling, and has an extensive trade in the last-named city. He employs 20. men throughout the year, and his business is undoubtedly the largest of its kind in Belmont County. Mr. Mc- Bride is a very influential man, is possessed of unusually good business ability, and is ranked among the foremost citizens of the county. _

The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, October 4, 1893, with Josie A. Humphrey, a native of St. Clairsville, and a daughter of Alexander Humphrey. Her father was a farmer in Belmont County for many years. Mrs. McBride's brother, Benjamin 'C. Humphrey, lives in St. Clairsville, as well as her sistérs, Martha and Maggie. Mr. McBride and his wife have two children, namely: Mary Gray and Benjamin A.

cil; being opposed to saloons, he was elected on the local option issue. He stands very high in the community, and is admired for his steadfastness of purpose and excellent principles.

JOSEPH W. DARRAH, M. D,, a leading physician and surgeon of Martin's Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio, is also one of the citys most progressive and public-spirited citizens. Dr. Darrah was born in Belmont County, February 5, 1858, and is a son of William and Louisa I. K. (Finney) Darrah, both natives of Belmont County.

William Darrah was born June 11, 1835, in St. Clairsville, and is still an honored resident of the county. For many years he has been one of the leading members of the Presbyterian Church, as was also his wife, who was born in June, 1835, and died February I, 1876. Our subject is the eldest of a family of five children, the others being: James A., a farmer of Belmont County; Lizzie May, who married William S, Tweed, of Steubenville, Ohio, and died at the age of 29 years; Walter H., a druggist at Indianapolis, Indiana; and Nevada A., who married Athelbert Pickens and resides at Scotch Ridge, in this county.

The early education of Dr. Darrah was secured in the public schools of the county, and then he began his medical reading under the late Dr. A. J. Alexander, of Scotch Ridge. Entering Western Reserve Medical College at Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated there in the class of 1882, and began practice at once at Mount Pleasant, Ohio, remaining there for one year. In 1883 he has remained ever since. For 15 years he has conducted a drug business in connection with an office practice, and has been very Successtules Dr aC - D. ject health officer of this city, and his choice has been justified by the close care taken and the careful sanitary conditions maintained for the past seven years. But for the excellent condition in which the city was found, the late siege of smallpox might have become epidemic. Dr. Darrah is a valued member of the Ohio State Medical Association and is serving at present as a member of the School Board of Martin's Ferry.

lt was Dr. Darrah who organized the volunteer fire department of Martin's Ferry and an associate order known as the Independent Racing Hose Team, this team being very successful in contests, having won II successive victories. They in fact hold the world's record, won at Sandusky, which demonstrated their ability to run 231 2-3 yards and lay 200 feet of hose, break connections and screw on nozzle ready to throw water, in 29 seconds. This record is sworn to by the three judges, three timers and three starters. This same company, on October 11, 1895, won the world's record and received the "Diamond Belt," worth $1,000, studded with diamonds and $250 worth of gold, which was competed for by companies from many States. This was received at the Cotton States Exposition at Atlanta, Georgia, The team has 20 members, all of them from Martin's Ferry. The feats of this team have advertised the city' probably more than any one enterprise. They received a great ovation at Atlanta, and while there they organized the "Ohio Association of Atlanta." As no tippler is allowed in this company, their success may in part be attributed to their temperate habits. It has been in operation for 14 years, and during "all this time our subject has been the foreman and leading spirit in it.

Dr. Darrah is president of the Martin's Ferry Board of Trade, which was organized in 1902. He was one of the incorporators and is a director of the German Savings Bank of Martin's Ferry, recently organized, and is justly regarded as one of the city's most energetic and prominent citizens.

native of Belmont County, being a daughter of Hamilton and Maria (Paden) Blackford. The two children of this union are: Ethel, a graduate of the Martin's Ferry High School in the class of 1901; and Lawrence A., a student at that institution, in the class of 1904. The family attend the Presbyterian Church. In Masonic circles the Doctor is well known, belonging to the blue lodge, F. & A. M.; Belmont Chapter, R. A. M., and Hope Commandery, No. 26, K. T., in which he is past commander. He has represented his lodge at Toledo and in the grand lodge at Springfield. Dr. Darrah enjoys fraternal associations and is devoted to their interests. He has been found at every meeting of the Northeastern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association except two, and is the president of the same. Few men in Martin's Ferry are better known, more popular or more generally esteemed.

TOR Ne WE. VICKERS = sextonc of othe Riverview Cemetery at Martins Ferry, comes of old Northumberland County, England, stock, although born in Meigs County, Ohio, June 4, 1858, a son of John W. and Sarah (Heslop) Vickers, both of whom were born in England.

John W. Vickers, the father of our sub- Ject, began as a child of five years to work in the mines, and he followed that occupation for some 60 years. With the Heslop family, he immigrated to the United States in I844. He worked in the coal mines at Bridgeport, Ohio, and in the Laughlin Nail Mill as long as strength permitted. He died January 29, 1894, at the age of 71 years: In the Methodist Church he was highly esteemed, for his life career was one of probity, industry and usefulness. He was a prominent Odd Fellow for many years and belonged to Lincoln Lodge, No. 49, of Benwood, West Virginia. The mother of our subject died in March, 1859, and was sin- ' cerely mourned as a good, Christian woman, a devoted member of the Methodist Church. Her father died in Bridgeport at the age of 60 years; prior to coming to the United States he was a mine boss; he marfied his wife, Bettie Dixon, in England, and the children born to John and Bettie (Dixon) Heslop were the following: Richard, who died in England at the age of 21 years; Jane, who married Edward Southern, lived in Benwood, where her husband conducted the oldest hotel in the place, during the Civil War; Betsey, who married Ralph Robson, became the mother of 16 children, one of whom is Richard Heslop, of Bellaire; Margaret married /George Anderson and both are deceased; Elizabeth, who became Mrs. Robson; Susan, who is Mrs. Robert Heslop, of Mason County, West Virginia; Sarah, who became the mother of our subject;

The six children born to the parents of the subject of this sketch were: John and Thomas, who died in infancy; Richard, who died at the age of six years; Elizabeth and Jane, both of whom died in childhood; and John W., our subject, the only survivor.

Mr. Vickers education was acquired in Martin's Ferry. His mother died when he was but nine months old and he was taken to the home of his uncle, John Heslop, by whom he was reared until he was of age, and with whom he remained until he was 24 years old and founded a home of his own. ` At this time he was an iron worker in the Laughlin Nail Mill, where he continued to work until the manufacture of steel nails revolutionized the nail business. Mr. Vickers then was employed as boiler in the Aetna Iron Works and remained there from 1885 to 1892, when the great output of steel nails from the Carnegie Steel Works practically closed the business at the Aetna plant.

In 1893 Mr. Vickers was made assessor. At this time came the great business depression which caused many formerly prosperous men and firms to suffer. Mr. Vickers attended to the duties of his office and en- then was made clerk and secretary of the board, serving as such ever since. In 1898 he was elected a member of the School Board and was re-elected in 1891. For several years he has been a member of the Liberty Hose Company, No. 3, of the fire department.

On October 18, 1882, Mr. Vickers was married to Missouri White, the adopted daughter of George White, of Martin's Ferry, and to them seven children were born, as follows: Sarah; John, who died at the age of eight months; Frederick G., Edna May, Harry W., George Dewey, and Clarence C. Both Mr. and Mrs. Vickers are consistent members of the Methodist Church and are carefully rearing their children in the same faith. For 23 years Mr. Vickers has been an officer in the Odd Fellow lodge, and is now filling the position of past chief patriarch and is captain of the degree staff. He has always taken an intelligent interest in politics and supports the Republican party. Mr. Vickers is also connected with the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and is a past officer in the same. He is regarded as a man of worth in his community, honest and upright and thoroughly reliable in everything he undertakes. He has a wide circle of acquaintances and many friends.

Hon. Jesse W. Hollingsworth

HON. JESSE W. HOLLINGSWORTH, a gentleman who has attained high distinction as a member of the legal profession, is judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Belmont County, Ohio, and has been a worth attended Mount Union College, at Alliance, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1872. Having early in life determined upon a professional career, he entered the law office of Judge D. D. T. Cowen, under whose excellent preceptorship he diligently devoted his time to mastering legal principles, in the meantime gaining much practical experience, which proved of incalculable value to him in later years. He continued in this office for three years, and in October, 1875, was admitted to the bar. Between 1875 and 1882 he was engaged in various enterprises, and in the latter year he opened a law office and engaged in practice at Flushing, Ohio. In 1887 he received the Republican nomination for the office of county attorney, and was elected by a majority of 400,and in 1890 he was re-elected by a majority ot 100 more. Upon the expiration of his term, he resumed the practice of law as a partner of James M. Rees, an association which continued until January, 1897, when Mr. Hollingsworth assumed the duties of judge of the Court of Common Pleas, to which office he was elected in 1896, by a majority of 1,471 votes over his Democratic opponent. His comprehensive knowledge of law, his utter impartiality and high sense of justice render him an invaluable public servant. His popularity was again evidenced in 1901, when he was re-elected judge by a large majority for the term expiring in 1907. He has always been an enthusiastic worker for Republican success, believing the principles promulgated in the platforms of that party to be sound and just. He has frequently been sent as a delegate to State and county conventions, and in each campaign since 1885 has stumped the county in the interest of his party.

form Rank, Knights of Pythias; and of the United Order of American Mechanics. With the attributes which bring distinction in public life, he combines simplicity in private life, and his true worth and sterling character have endeared him to the citizens of Belmont County to a remarkable degree.

THOMAS L. LEWIS, national vicepresident of the United Mine Workers of America, is a man of powerful and original individuality, and in the labor circles in the country is known as one of the best organizers. He was born at Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1865, a son of Thomas and Mary J. (Jones) Lewis, both of whom were born in Wales.

The paternal grandparents of Mr. Lewis were Thomas and Margaret Lewis, natives of Wales, who reared a family of nine children, two -of these stil surviving. The grandmother died in Wales, and the grandfather at the age of 71 years married a second time and immigrated to America.

Thomas John Lewis, his son and the father of our subject, was born in South Wales, May 15, 1834, and died February 7, 1883. Until he was 18 years of age he followed farming, and then became a miner, continuing in that occupation through life. In his native country, on February 13, 1860," he married Mary J. Jones, and in 1864 they immigrated to America, locating first at Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, where they lived two years, and then moved to the coal regions of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In 1879 Mr. Lewis moved to Perry County, Ohio, and died at Shawnee, in the Hocking Valley coal district, at the age of 49 years, leaving his widow with 10 children, eight sons and two daughters, all of whom are still living. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Methodist Church and a man of industrious life and exemplary habits.

to honorable and respected maturity, and nobly did she accomplish it. It would be a pleasant task for the biographer to, place before the readers of this volume a record of the achievements of this most estimable woman. She has been permitted to see the reward of her sacrifices and self-denials in the establishment of this family of fatherless children in respected and, in some cases, in prominent positions in life. Her 14 children bore these names: William T., Margaret, Thomas L., Ann, Lewis C., John H., Margaret, Llewelyn (1), Llewelyn (2), David, Isaac, Mary J., Stephen and Elias. Of these, Margaret died an infant in Wales; Llewelyn (1), Daniel and Mary J. also died in infancy.

William T. Lewis, the eldest son of the family, who is now a successful attorney in Columbus, Ohio, for many years was very prominently connected with labor movements not only in Ohio and Pennsylvania, | but through many of the other States. His ability brought him to the front in the earlier organizations, and during the period when he occupied the position of general master workman of District No. 135, Knights of Labor, he was chiefly instrumental in combining and bringing about the consolidation of mine-working societies into the union which is known to the world as the National Progressive Union of Mine Workers. He was selected as national secretary. On account of his peculiar fitness, he was selected to make a tour of this country in the interests of the miners, serving thus for six months. He then resigned in order to become a member of a commission formed to represent the miners' interests at the Paris Exposition. This was known as "The Scripps-McCrea League Expedition," and was composed of 40 representatives of American labor organizations, its object being to study, investigate and. compare the conditions of laboring classes in England, France, Germany and Belgium, with those the bar, having previously been thoroughly prepared. In 1892 he was appointed by Gov. William McKinley, labor commissioner in Ohio, and served in that capacity for four years, organizing labor forces later, in the interests of the Republican party, in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, a part of Wisconsin and a portion of Kentucky. In the same year that Mr. McKinley was defeated for Congress, Mr. Lewis suffered the same íate in the Thirteenth Congressional District. Ann, the eldest living daughter of the mother of our subject, married Thomas W. Ashton and resides in Athens County, Ohio. Lewis C., John H., Isaac and Stephen are mil workers at Martin's Ferry. Llewelyn is vice-president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel & Tin-Plate Workers, of the 2nd District, and resides in Martin's Ferry. Margaret is Mrs. Thomas Johns, of Martin's Ferry. Elias, the youngest of the family, is a music teacher in Martin's Ferry. In the lad of tender years, who earned his daily pittance in the mine and acquired his education at night, were to be found those attributes which have elevated Thomas L. Lewis to his present influential position. The steady application, the plodding industry, the assumption of responsibility, - all contributed to the formation of a selí-reliant character. Seven fruitful months were passed at the Lebanon (Ohio) Normal University, but with that exception, Mr. Lewis had but the opportunities for educational advancement offered by the night schools. He continued to work in the mines until 1897, when he was elected secretary of the Ohio miners' organization. He filled that position until January, 1900. At that time he was elected to his present position as of America.. During 1896-97 he served as president of the Ohio Federation of Labor, which organization was composed of the various trades unions in Ohio. When the family removed to Martin's Ferry from Perry County, Mr. Lewis moved to Bridgeport. He has taken a deep interest in various en-' terprises of his city, and was elected to fill an unexpired term on the School Board, and later became a member of the City Council.

In his connection with labor troubles, Mr. Lewis has always favored intelligent reasoning between employers and employees, advocating strikes only as a last resort, advancing many sensible arguments in favor of his position, declaring that aíter a strike is organized both factions are more arbitrary, and it is then harder to come to terms of agreement, and that a compact finally reached under such conditions lacks permanence. In his efforts with the workers he has always exerted his best endeavors to avoid strikes, for so frequently they do not reach the trouble and are sure to beget hard feeling. In his responsible position Mr. Lewis is called upon to display qualities which but few men possess, - an organizing faculty combined with a calm judgment and wise discrimination which enables him to not only readily come to the root of a matter, but to be able to convince others. His personal magnetism is such that a leader of men requires. He enjoys the confidence not only of employees, but also the respect and esteem of those who employ.

On December 28, 1892, Mr. Lewis was united in marriage with Sarah Jenkins, a native of Wales, who came to America when a child with her parents, William and Mary Jenkins, the former of whom followed the trade of molder in Wales, but became interested in mining in America. Some to years were passed in Maryland, but in 1882 Mr. Jenkins removed with his family to Bridgeport, Ohio, and there both he and his wite died. Their family numbered nine children, as follows: Esau, Sarah, Hannah, William, David, Edith, Victoria, Mollie and in the mill, as does William also. Hannah died in Maryland at the age of two years. Edith and Victoria reside at Plymouth, Pennsylvania, with an uncle, Rev. Jacob Davis, a Baptist minister. Since the death of her parents, Mollie resides with her sister, Mrs. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have a lovely home in Bridgeport, its chief and most valued adornments being two beautiful daughters, Mary E. and Margaret E. Mrs. Lewis is a member of the Baptist Church.

Mr. Lewis' fraternal connections are with Lodge No. 181, F. & A. M, of Bridge- "port; the Foresters of America; the Knights of Pythias, Ohio City Lodge, No... 547 the Knights of the Golden Eagle; the Maccabees, and the Elks. In politics Mr. Lewis is a Republican. His life interest, however, is centered in his great work. Few men have known more of the inside: life of a miner than he. Born and bred one, he knows their needs, their trials, their limitations and their just rights. His influence among them is far reaching, and it is reasonable to suppose that he cherishes the hope that the day is not far distant when the troubles between mine workers and mine employers will be things of the past.

JOHN W. TERRILL, ex-postmaster of Martin's Ferry, Belmont County, is now engaged in newspaper work at No. 512 West Washington street in that city. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 28, 1858, - a son of George W. and Amanda (Hopkins) Terrill, the former a native of Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio, where his birth occurred February 11, 1831, and the latter a native of Florence, Pennsylvania, born May Lb 10837,

Our subject's father was united in marriage with Amanda Hopkins September 24, 1857, and they had eight children, John W. being the eldest. The others were: Walter, now of Homestead, Pennsylvania; Carrie store of George E. Stifle, of Wheeling, for many years; George, still single, who resides with his mother and is a glass worker; Mollie, the wife of Irwin McKelvey, a son of A. T. McKelvey; Aldin, living at the old and Wilbur, also living at home, timekeeper at the steel works. The father of these children died September 15, 1891, but his widow still survives.

John W. Terrill, our subject, obtained his education in the schools of Covington, Kentucky, and subsequently engaged in work at the rolling mills at Wheeling and Martin's Ferry, and also in Pittsburg, his first position being secured at the last mentioned place, He was in the rolling mills. until 1887 and then for some time followed painting, which trade he learned during the time he worked at the mills. After abandoning this, he took up newspaper work, and has continued along journalistic lines to the present time. l

In 1890 Mr. Terrill became interested to - some extent in politics, and his first office was clerk of Pease township, in which he served two terms, - from 1890 until 1894. During President Cleveland's administration he was appointed postmaster of Martin's Ferry, and served from 1894 until 1898, the last two years under President McKinley. Mr. Terrill always takes an interest in the actions of the Democratic party, with which his preference lies: Since 1898 he has been engaged in painting, and later in newspaper work to the present writing. He was a resident of Wheeling from 1870 until 1880, the date of his removal to. Pittsburg, and spent but two years in the latter city before ' making his home permanently in Martin's Lerma (Ohio. | ©

April 3, 1879, our subject was united in marriage with Margaret McHenry, a daughter of Josiah and Angeline (Coss) McHenry, and a granddaughter of David Coss. The McHenrys are one of the old families of

Belmont County, and were contemporary with the Zanes. prietor of the ferry for years after Mr. Martin had ceased to run it, and was marked as a man of integrity and ability. Mrs. Terrill's father was a native of West Virginia, and was for many years foreman and manager in the mills of Martin's Ferry. His wife was born in that city and both were honored by all in their community. They reared a family of six children, Mrs. Terrill being the eldest child.

Mr. and Mrs. Terrill have been blessed with nine children, namely: Nellie M., still at home; Mary Angie, a clerk in the Post Office; Chester W., a graduate of Parkview School, West Virginia, in the class of 1901; Jennie G.; Walter L., a painter; Percy M., a clerk; John Ross, Lida Marie and Margaret A. Mary Angie became a clerk in the Post Office during her father's term of office there, having just been graduated from the Martin's Ferry High School at the age of 16 years, completing both classical and scientifc courses. At the present time she is money order clerk, and is efficient in her work. Walter L. is now engaged in the painting business. Percy M. is now a salesman in one of the stores of Pleasant Valley

Mrs. Terrill is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the family also attend that church. In fraternal circles Mr. Terrill has passed through all the chairs of the Knights of Pythias organization, and is one of the charter members of Welcome Lodge, A. O. U. W. Both our subject and his wife are widely known and well respected in Belmont County.

The birth of Dr. Wilson took place June 23, 1874, in Guernsey County, Ohio. He is a son of Benjamin and Mary Wilson, the former of whom was born in Guernsey, and the latter in Columbiana County, Ohio. In 1875 Benjamin Wilson located in Belmont County, and now resides in Flushing, where he manages a dairy farm and supplies his locality with choice dairy products. He is about 52 years of age and his wife is slightly younger. They are members of the Society of Friends; and are most highly esteemed residents of their community. The four children comprising their family are the following: Joseph G., the subject of this biography; Mabel, who married Albertus Hoyle, an electrician, resides in Philadelphia, their three children being William, Benjamin and Eleanor; George J., who is connected with the Provident Life & Trust Company, of Philadelphia, married Sarah Hoffman, and their one child is George Hoffman; and John F., who is attending college. :

Dr. Joseph G. Wilson was reared on the home farm and received his primary education in the Friends' Private School, at Flushing, and at the Friends" Boarding School at Barnesville, Ohio, after which he entered Westtown Boarding School, of Pennsylvania. He graduated from Westtown in 1894. In the same year he entered the Medical Department of the University. of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in 1898. Six months were spent as resident physician in St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, in Philadelphia. After this and during the war with Spain, he entered the army, where he was made Acting Assistant Surgeon. After serving at the 2nd Division Hospital at Camp Meade, he was transferred to Puerto Rico, with the 16th Reg., Penn. Vol. Inf., and remained with that regiment until it returned to the United States. He was then transferred to the United States General Hospital located at Ponce, Puerto Rico, and from there was assigned to duty with the 7th Light Art., | U. S. Army. He served with this command | as Post Surgeon for nine months, being sta- | tioned at first at Ponce and later at San | Juan. In June, 1899, Dr. Wilson resigned |

On July 26, 1900, Dr. Wilson was united in marriage with Carmen Yriarte y Koppisch, at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Wilson is a daughter of Rafael and Hortensia Yriarte, the former of whom is a member of The J. T. Silva Banking Commercial Company of Paris, and San Juan and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. One little daughter, Martha, has been born to this union.

JOHN MILTON LEWIS. Among the leading citizens of Belmont County, Ohio, John 'Milton Lewis occupies a prominent position. As president of the First National Bank of Barnesville; as the founder, secretary and general manager of the Barnesville Window Glass Factory; as one of the promoters of many of the public-spirited enterprises of the city, and as an influential and social figure, Mr. Lewis has been conspicuously identified with the progress and development of Barnesville for the past 3o years.

Mr. Lewis comes of Welsh ancestry. His family record reaches far back into the past. From a history of. Delaware County, Penn- ^sylvania, compiled by George Smith, we learn:

"Henry Lewis emigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Wales in 1682, bringing with him his father, Evan Lewis, supposed to have been born in 1622, and " his son, Henry Lewis. Henry (1) was known as the friend and correspondent of William Penn. He was foreman of the first grand jury that ever sat in Philadelphia."

about six miles from what was then Philadelphia. This property has long since passed out of the hands of the family. It was once owned by the grandíather of Gen. George B. McClellan, and in 1878 by a Philadelphia merchant by the name of Ashurst.

daughter of Joseph Hays in 1693, and their five children were: Isaac, John, Elizabeth, Samuel and Jacob. John Lewis, son of Henry (2), married Catharine Roberts, daughter of Abel and Mary Roberts, at Radnor Monthly Meeting, near Philadelphia, Their seven children were as follows: Abel, Mary, Samuel, Rachael, John, Evan and Elizabeth. Samuel Lewis of this family married Catharine Hoag and died in 1810. They had eight children, namely: Henry, Samuel, Jacob, John, Isaac, Jehu, Elizabeth and Beulah. í

County, Pennsylvania, October 12, 1760, and died October 8, 1829, at his home at Lewis' Mills, Belmont County, Ohio. Mary Lewis, wife of Jacob Lewis, was a daughter of Joshua Bundy and was born near New Bern, North Carolina, April 10, 1777, and died November 7, 1859. They had a family of "seven children, namely: Hannah, Rachael, Ira, Abel, Reece, and two children, Evan and Mary, who died in infancy.

Abel Lewis, son of Jacob and Mary Lewis, and Lucinda M. Gregg, daughter of Stephen and Asenath Gregg, were married by 'Friends' ceremony in Plainfield Meeting House early in 1835. To them were born four children, namely: John Milton, Reece G., Stephen Albert and Juliet C., all of whom were born on a farm near Lewis' Mills, where all grew to maturity except EL Albert, who died December 20, 1861.

Hon. Isaac H. Gaston

Rebecca B. Holloway, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Holloway, of Flushing, Ohio, was united in marriage to John Milton Lewis November 16, 1858.

Three children were born to this union: Alice Holloway, Estella Z. and Mary Sharp, all born in Belmont, Ohio, where our subject and his wife located after marriage, he engaging in the dry goods business.

From 1865 to 1871 Mr. Lewis was engaged in the wholesale grocery business in Philadelphia, and from 1871 to 1881 was in the same business in Barnesville, Ohio. In 1883 he, with others, organized the Barnesville Window Glass Company, with which he has been since connected in the capacity of secretary and general manager.

Mary Sharp Lewis, daughter of John Milton and Rebecca B. Lewis, was married to Robert Ross Watt, June 11, 1891. They have since lived in Barnesville and he, at present, is president of the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company.

is not only a distinguished member of the bar, but also a leading and public-spirited citizen of St. Clairsville, Ohio, where home is the center of a pleasant social and professional circle.

The Gaston family is a long established one in Belmont County, where it located as early as 1800. Dr. Alexander Gaston, the greatgrandfather of Judge Gaston, and a native of Pennsylvania, came at that time to a farm situated in the vicinity of St. Clairsville, and died in 1825 at Morristown, Ohio. His son, Dr. Ephraim Gaston, was for the 4p years succeeding 1828 one of the most distinguished physicians of Belmont County. The parents of Judge Gaston were Samuel W. and Margaret F. (Hazlett) Gaston. Samuel W. Gaston was born in Morristown, in 1831. At an early age he engaged in teaching and also in the study of the law. In 1855 he located in St. Clairsville for practice. In 1856, -he was elected clerk of the county courts, became well known in political life, and died in 1862. He married Margaret F. Hazlett, of Morristown, in 1857.

The birth of Judge Isaac H. Gaston took place July 6, 1858, in St. Clairsville. He attended the schools of Morristown, entered Washington and Jefferson College in 1876, and was: graduated in the class of 1870. Soon afterward he began to study in the law office of the late Hon. L. Danford, and was admitted to the bar in 1882. His ability and thorcugh and complete knowledge of law made his election as judge of the Probate Court, in 1884, a very satisfactory selection' to all parties, and his administration of the office was such as to insure a re-election in 1887. Since his retirement from the bench, Judge Gaston has given his attention to the practice of his profession in St. Clairsville and the vicinity, where he is widely and favorably known. The Judge is in active affiliation with the Republican party, of which he is considered a useful and influential member. The subject of this sketch is a member of the Masonic order, having been made a Mason in Ionic Lodge, No. 438, F. & A. M. He is also a member of St. Clairsville Chapter, Nó. 17, R. A. M.; Belmont Council, No. 54, R. & S. M.; Hope Commandery, No. 26, Iu Aoviian Templo. v AONO NIMES years was a leading manufacturer and prominent business man of Barnesville, Belrnont County, Ohio, was born December 25, 1809, and died January 29, 1879. He was reared and schooled in Belmont County, and after 1862 his business interests were centered here.

In association with his son, the late James H. Watt, Joseph Watt entered upon a foundry business, on a small scale, which in later years developed into the great industry known all over the world as the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company. In 1868, a foundry was started at the southeast corner of South street and Broadway, Barnesville, in what was then known as the old hominy mill, the property of W. R. Moore. The proprietors of the concern were McKewen & Crozier. The plant was later transferred to a building situated on lot 86. After several changes, this plant was purchased by Allen Alexander, who operated it for a short time, and then sold it to J. H. Watt - Brothers. The Watt foundry was situated on the site of the present Eli Moore Opera . House. As trade increased, it was enlarged, and after the company began the manufacture of a patent, self-oiling car wheel, larger accommodations became necessary. Accordingly, in 1890 and 1891, arose the great steel, stone and brick structure now known as the plant of the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company, that being the corporate title of the company. This plant employs 130 men, locally, and 20 others are constantly engaged on the outside, in the preparation of lumber. It is an establishment of great importance, not only to Belmont County, but also to the State, its products being in active demand all over the industrial world.

Joseph Watt married Maria Slack, and eight children were born to their union, namely: Mrs. M. W. Edgar; James H., deceased. - Jolin W.; Stewart R. R. Ross: Rose; Jennie; and Mrs. B. F. Stewart, who passed from this life in May, 1899. The tically, the owners of the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company. Mr. Watt's death was generally lamented, as he was held in high esteem in his community. He was known as an honorable business man and an upright and exemplary citizen, while his personal loss was deeply mourned by many devoted relatives and friends.

WLIELFAMER -JUDKINGS, MAD a prominent physician of Barnesville, Ohio, who is asociated in practice with his father, Dr. J. A. Judkins, was born in Barnesville. His mother, Marietta (Lewis) Judkins, was also born there. The medical profession has been an áttractive one to the Judkins family, and the great-grandíather of the subject of this sketch, Dr. Carolus Judkins, was a pioneer settler in Barnesville, in 1809.

The birth of Dr. William L. Judkins took place November 9, 1868. He acquired his primary education in the common schools of his native city, and then entered Oberlin | College, from which he graduated in 1891. His medical reading had been done under the tutorship of his father, who is a leading physician of Belmont County. After quitting Oberlin, he entered the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated in 1894. He en-. tered into partnership with his father, the frm name being J. A. Judkins Son, and has shown every indication of becoming as noted in the profession as his father. Politically, he is one of the leading young Republicans of the city. Fraternaly, he is connected with the Knights of Pythias.

On September 12, 1899, Dr. Judkins married Blanche McKeever, a daughter of Ellot McKeever, of Moline, Illinois. One daughter, Esther, resulted from this union. Dr. Judkins takes an active interest in civic affairs, and since the spring of 1901 has been a member of the City Council Both he and his wife are highly connected, and are leaders in the city's social life. Both are

JOHN W. WATT, vice-president and treasurer of the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company, of Barnesville, Ohio, a position of prominence and responsibility, was born in Louisville, Ohio, in December, 1843. Until the age of 13 years he resided with his parents in Harrietsville at which time the family located at Malaga, Ohio, where the greater part of his education was secured. In 1864 he located in Barnesville, and engaged in teaming for a year in this city, entering the army for service in the Civil War in the spring of 1865. He enlisted in Company D, 185th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf, and served until the latter part of September of the same year. After his honorable discharge, he returned to. Barnesville.

In 1862 his father, the late Joseph Watt, with our subject's brother, the late James H. Watt, had started a foundry business, and after our subject's return from the army he also became a partner; in 1867 another brother, the well-known Stewart Watt, who is now the efficient general superintendent of the company, entered the firm, which then became J. H. Watt Brothers. For 18 years this foundry engaged in the manufacture of stoves and castings, but in 1880 James H. and Stewart Watt introduced their patent self-oiling mining car wheel, which proved so great a success that two years later the company was formed which has since enlarged and expanded until its goods are of world-wide use. Upon the death of James H. Watt, in 1902, the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company was reorganized, with officers as follows: R. Ross Watt, president and general manager; John W. Watt, vicepresident and treasurer; P. H. Laughlin, secretary; and Stewart Watt, superintendent. The above officers represent the largest manufacturing plant of its kind in the United States, one whose high standard of goods and business methods have invaded every country. From time to time the buildings have ben enlarged to accommodate the growing demands, and now occupy a large space in one section of the city.

The first marriage of Mr. Watt took place in December, 1871, to Euretta Stewart, who died in July, 1880, leaving two children, Alma and Charles. The second marriage was celebrated in July, 1883, to Belle M. Blakemore, daughter of James Blakemore, one of Belmont County's leading citizens. Two children were born to this union, the one surviving being Earl B. Mrs. Watt is a valued member of the Methodist Church. Our subject's fraternal association is with the Knights of Pythias, and he is politically identified with the Republican party. The family moves in the best social life of the city, and Mr. Watt is regarded. as one of its representative and useful men.

WERR KING; one ot" thet wellknown farmers of Wayne township, Belmont County, and a citizen of prominence and public spirit, was born October 2, 1861, in Wayne township, a son of Ambrose G. King, one of the leading citizens of Belmont County.

W. R. King was reared to agricultural pursuits, and acquired an excellent commonschool education. His services were given to his father on the home farm, until he reached his legal majoritv, when he took a trip to the West, and located in Bureau County, Illinois, for six years, being employed during this time among the Illinois farmers, who contracted for his services by the vear. In 189o he returned to his native State, and a short time later purchased a farm of 80 acres east of Newcastle, but later sold that property and bought his present farm in section 20, Wayne township, near the village of Pilcher. This was considered a very desirable farm, being known as the Philip King farm, and was owned by William G. Budd. It comprises 160 acres and is well adapted to both general farming and also stock raising, Mr. King making a specialty of sheep. Formerly he raised quantities of tobacco, but does not now make that a leading crop. The excellent improvements have been placed here by our subject, and he now owns one of the attractive as well as very valuable farms oí the township. In method he is practical, and he has been eminently successful.

The first marriage of Mr. King was to Josephine Titlow, a daughter of John Titlow. She died in 1899, leaving two daughters, viz.: Dora Maud and. Lettie Pearl. Mr. King married for his second wife

Mr. King is a stanch Republican, and in the spring of 1896 was elected township - trustee, and served most acceptably-for two terms, or six years. Fraternally he is a popular member of the Knights of Pythias of Jerusalem, Ohio. Mrs. King is a consistent member of the Christian Church and Mr. King contributes to its support and attends the services.

CONRAD RUMBACH has for the past 30 years been a business man of Bellaire, and has also exerted no small influence in the conduct of its public affairs, serving for some time as president of the City Council. About a year ago he severed his connection with the large wholesale wine house with which he had for some time been connected, and is now living practically retired.

Mr. Rumbach was born in Switzerland and there resided until he was 16 years of age. Preparatory to a business in life he learned during this period the printer's and typesetter's trade, which, by the way, he had but little occasion for use in later years. Upon leaving his native land he came directly to this country and located at Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. After a short residence there, however, he secured a lucrative

Company and moved to Grafton, in the same State. Though succeeding in his work, he decided after some time to engage in business by himself, and opened a hotel and barroom in Grafton. He continued in this line for some years. Finally, disposing of this business, in 1872 he moved to Bellaire, Ohio, and there about a year later opened a billiard room and cafe. A knowledge of men and shrewd financial management enabled him to make this new enterprise a success in every way, and for 19 years he continued it. Then, in 1892, in company with S. Wimmer, he purchased the large building at No. 3219 Union street and engaged in the wholesale wine and liquor business. This enterprise was the largest and most profitable one he ever undertook, but in spite of this fact in June, 1901, he discontinued it, and retired from active participation in business. He has invested in real estate, which he rents to good advantage to various concerns, and is interested in other enterprises. |

Some years ago Mr. Rumbach married Mercy Ryfe, of Switzerland. She died in 1901, and he has since married Mrs. Kittie Maul, a widow, who has one son - John B. Maul, now a clerk in the employ of the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad Company. The family reside at No. 222 33rd street. - -

As a man of marked business ability and decision of character, Mr. Rumbach has won the confidence of all who know him. He is also popular with his fellow citizens, and has served the Third Ward in the City Council for four years, being made president of that body in 1901. Fraternally he belongs to the K. of P.;:othe B. .P.. O^ Esand the Turners, and has been a prominent member of the I. O. O. F. for the past 22 years.

by his parents, who located at Brantford, Ontario, 75 miles from Buffalo, New York. From his earliest childhood our subject has been interested in machinery. His father, Peter McDermott, was a wheelwright bv trade, and Matthew has doubtless inherited much of his father's skill. One brother of our subject is a miner in Australia, and another, Patrick, is a molder employed in Canada. In 1866 the family moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, and there our subject went to work in the locomotive shops, although previous to this he had been employed in Canada on the Grand Trunk Railway. Since he was I8 years old he has resided in the United law, E. H. McDermott, of McKean County, Pennsylvania, the present works were established for the manufacture of oil-drilling tools and forgings of every description, and for the making of'dies for enamel work, etc., their output covering everything in their line. E. H. McDermott is no blood relative of our subject, although bearing the same family name. The building occupied was originally intended for the construction of threshing machines, but the whole property is now equally owned by the two McDermotts. It is located in very favorable quarters, with excellent railroad facilities, on First street, opposite the ferry landing, and it requires some 30 workmen, one-half of these being skilled forgers and machinists.

Our subject was married in Pennsylvania to Charlotte Saulsgiver, a ladv of German descent. The seven children born to this union were as follows: Peter, who is the bookkeeper for the firm; Edward, who is engaged in the shops of the McDermott Tool Works; and Winniired, the one daughter of the fam-

Mr. McDermott belongs to the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. He is known as a man of integrity and reliability, and his business success may be in a great measure attributed to these qualities. Since he has become manager of the works the trade has increased in a wonderful degree, making almost immediate enlargement a necessity. He is self-made and offers an example of what may be accomplished by the persistent effort of an industrious, self-respecting and energetic man.