Clark County, Ohio - The whole text, 1881 (part 8 of 20)

ANDREW C. BLACK, merchant and capitalist, Springfield; was born in N<-rth Ireland in 1828; came to Springfield in 1847 and engaged as clerk with ms brother, Robert T., who was then operating a general merchandise store. In 1X>3, he bought out his brother, and has continued in business ever since; the general store lias become a dry goods and carpet store, and the firm was Black Bros. A Co., composed of A. C.,W. M. and J. K. Black, W. M. being a younger brother, and J. K. being a cousin; they are located in Black's Opera House

Block, northwest comer of Main and Market streets. Mr. Black came to Spring- Held without means, and, by industry, economy and judicious management, 1m soon succeeded in becoming the head of one of the best mercantile establishments in Springfield, and has kept pace with the growth of the city, and is now one of its most substantial citizens. Black's Opera House Block, built by him in 1853, and now being somewhat remodeled, will long remain a fitting testi rnonial of his liberal enterprise. He was one of tho company, who established Fern Cliff Cemetery: has been a Director of the, Springfield Savings Bank since its organization, and is now Vice President. Mr. Black is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and a supporter of all charitable and benevolent enterprises. He married, in I860, Miss Octavia C., daughter of Dr. John Briggs, of Greenville, Darke Co. ; from this union have been born four children, the younger two of whom are living - Annie and Warder S.

JOHN A. BLOUNT, manufacturer, Springfield; is a native of Clark County. Dr. Blount, who was an early resident, and for many years a prominent practicing physician, of Springfield, was his grandfather, and the first of the family to settle in Clark County. John R. Blount, deceased, formerly a dry goods merchant of Springfield, was his father: he was also a native of this county. The subject of this sketch was bom in Springfield in 1849; he became connected with the firm of Babbitt, Steel & Co., woolen manufacturers, in 1871 ; in 1874, they sold the machinery, etc., connected with the manufacture of woolens, and the firm dissolved partnership. In the fall of the same year, Mr. Blount formed a partnership with Kissell A Co., manufacturers of agricultural implements, who had been located on West Main street, and the ne\v firm, Kissell, Blount & Co., removed into what had been the woolen-mill. In 1877, Mr. Alexander Me Wilson became a member of the firm, and in 1878 the firm became Blount &McWilson. They manufacture a line of agricultural implements, Excelsior cultivator, horse hay-rake and shovel -plows being the principal ones; they also manufacture a line of hardware specialties. Messrs. Blount and Me Wilson are young men, and comparatively a new firm, but the success thus far attained proves the ability of the management, and assures their greater success as the facilities and capital of their firm shall become augmented by the inceasing trade. Mr. Blount married, in 1S73, Miss Sarah L., second daughter of John W. Baldwin; they have two sons. f

PATRICK BOLAN, produce dealer, Springfield; he was born near Ferbane, Kings County, Ireland, March 1, 1834; is a son of Michael and Bridget (Eagan) Bolan; he came to America with his father and five other children in the spring of 1851, the mother having died in Ireland in 1847, May 2. After stopping a short time in New York, they came on to Springfield, this county; the father is .still living here, being now 83 years old, and enjoys very fair health. Patrick worked the remainder of that year at manual labor (after his arrival at Springfield), saving 85, and, in the spring of 1852, with the 85 he bought a small stock of goods and started through the country on foot, going from house to house, offering his goods for sale. During the summer of that year, he saved 8120, and, during the winter of 1852, attended school; in the spring of 1853, purchased a horse and wagon, and a larger stock of merchandise, and continued retailing through the country, but, in 1854, abandoned the retail trade and confined his sales to wholesaling in the small towns tlu'oughout the surrounding counties; but, on account of the Know-Nothing movement - he being an Irish man and a member of the Catholic Church - wras compelled to sell his team, give up his trade and start anew, as it seemed to be one of the rules of that institution not to patronize a Catholic. Hence he started again on foot, this time through Indiana; but, in 1855, the persecution of the Know-Nothings having died out, ho again started with horse and wagon, and from that time on, fortune i 1**^1 upon him, and all liis labor mot with satisfactory results, and he now ranks among the wealthy men of Springfield. He continued traveling with the wagbn until 1SG6, when he went to Wisconsin and engaged in farming, where remained three v ears, wueii he returned to Springfield, and since then has !.<. -n engaged in the produce trade, also handling scrap-iron, etc. He was mar jhn!, July 3. 1858, to Ellen Hackett, daughter of Edward and Catherine (Connor) Haekett, natives of Kings County. Ireland: Ellen was also born in that county iji 1855; she came to America in 1852 with her sister and two brothers, their parents having died some time previous. Of Patrick and Ellen's eleven children, there are ten living, viz., John C., Katie A., Michael P., Mary Ann, Ed ward S., Elizabeth L., James, Charles,' William II. and Ellen. Mr. Bolan, politically, is independent; religiously, a member of the Catholic Church; and his success in life is a striking illustration of what determined industry can accomplish when coupled with rigid economical habits.

ASHLEY BRADFORD, Recorder, Springfield; is a native of New York State; was bom in 1824; his parents, Clifford and Sibyl Bradford, removed to Clark County in 1838, coming by lake and canal to Columbus, and then by wagon to their new home in Springfield Township, where they resided the remainder of their lives. The subject of .this sketch was brought up on the farm, and, when a young man, taught school during the winter for a number of years; he continued farming until Jan. 1, 18G4, when he removed to Springfield to take charge of the Recorder's office, to which lie had been elected the previous October, and to which he has been re-elected each succeeding contest, which is sufficient proof of the able and satisfactory discharge of his duties. Mr. Bradford married, in 1848, Julia A., daughter of George and Mary Knaub, of Pennsylvania. His death occurred here in 1868. Mrs. Knaub still resides in Springfield, being now in the 81st year of her age. From this union are ten children - seven sons and three daughters, all of whom are living; the oldest son, Oliver P-. is agent of the. American Express Company at Columbus; the second, Irving, is Deputy in- his father's office, the oldest daughter is the wife of Rev. H. K. l'Vuner, of Louisville; the second daughter is the wife of Rev. J. C. Kauffman, of Orrville, Ohio, both of whom are prominent ministers in the Lutheran Church. Mr. Bradford is a quiet, unostentatious citizen, which is illustrated by the fact that, in the fall of 1863, when his friends went to apprise him of his nomination, they found him busy sowing wheat, and the nomination was a clear surprise, affording one of those rare instances in the days in which the office seeks the man.

GEORGE BR AIN, Sr., deceased, came from England to America in the year 1 829 ; he left Liverpool in August in a sail vessel, and was six weeks on the voyage to Philadelphia; there were no ocean steamers then. He came to Philadelphia expecting to settle in Pennsylvania, but, becoming acquainted with Mr. Jeremiah V> ardor, who was about settling in Springfield, he took Mr. Warder's advice and eamo to Springfield. Mr. Brain's route was by way of New York and Albany, thence bv Erie Canal to Buffalo, and by steamboat from Buffalo to Sandusky, fmd. as it happened, the last steamer before the close of navigation for the seafrom Sandusky to Springfield by wagon, over a corduroy road, in some places not very comfortable; the contrast between then and now as to travel is observable. Mr. Brain and his wife, Mary (Whitehead) Brain, brought with th'-m seven children - Mary, now Mrs. Willard; Joseph J. W., deceased; Anna, fh*v late Mrs. Green; Lydia and Martha, now living on High street; Lucy, now tL' widow of Dr. John Stoddard, who was a surgeon in the Union army, and killed while in that service; George, of whom more hereafter ; William G Brain, the youngest, is the only American born of the family, now lumber dealer in Springfield. Maria Hipkins came to America with Mr. Brain, and is yet an inmate of the family, and is now in her 77th year. Mr. Brain purchased a farm near what was then the village, but now the city, of Springfield, on which he lived till tlm time of his death, which occurred March 11, 1851, by his being thrown from his horse, against a tree, killing him almost instantly. He was, a-= to his religious connection when in England, an Independent, hut, finding none of the order in 8} ringfield. he united with the First Presbyterian .Church, and afterward with the First Congregational Church. His wife survived him more than twenty years, and died in 187*2, in the 81st year of her age. Tlie younger George Brain was bom in Staffordshire, England, March *2, 18*27; he came with his parents to America, as before stated, in 1 8r29, and has always lived on the farm, except a year or two when employed in Dr. John Ludlow's drug store. He was married, May '2*2, 1860, to Sarah M. Willard, daughter of Levi and Sarah (Allen) Willard, in Decatur, De Kalb Co., Ga., at which place Sarah M. was born July 6. 1839. and where her father had been in successful business many years as a merchant. His residence is now on North Limestone street, Springfield; too old and infirm to attend to any active business. Mr. Brain has six children living - Willard, Jessie A.. George H., Mary, Bessie and Grace. Alice died in infancy. Mr. Brain was too young when he left England (only 2-J years old) to have any political opinions, and, in his growth to manhood, he became thoroughly Americanized ; he is a quiet, unassuming gentleman, doing his duty throughout life in that upright, straightforward manner that has won for him the respect, good will and confidence of a large circle of the best citizens of Clark County.

W. G. BRAIN, Springfield; a native of Springfield; is a soil of George Brain, Sr. The subject of this sketch was born in .1830; when a youth, he engaged as cleric in a drug-store here, and subsequently engaged in the drug trade on his own account, and continued the business here tenor twelve years; he has been in the lumber trade here for the past, eleven years, and has resided here, with the exception of one or two short intervals, all his life, lie has been twice married, his first .marriage being with Mary Dyer, of Cincinnati, in 1858; she having died, he married Elizabeth Dyer, a sister of his first, wife, in 1876.. By his first wife he had four children, two of whom are living; he has one child by his second marriage. His residence is No. 272 West Pleasant street. His oldest daughter living, Miss Belle M., is Superintendent of Drawing in the city schools; Robert D. is a graduate of the high chool, and Stanley, the youngest, is a child of 3 years. Mr. Brain's lumber-yard and office are between the C., S. & C., ard L. M. depots; he is handling large quantities of lumber, mostly in car lots.

BENJAMIN F. BRUBAKER, farmer; P. O. Springfield. He lives one Lnile north of the city of Springfield, between the Springfield & Urban a and Clark Union Pikes; lie erected his beautiful, convenient and cozy residence in 1876; he is the only brother of Ephraim Brubaker, who lives on the adjoining farm north. Benjamin was born July 24, 1853; he is an active young farmer, who believes in making farming a pleasure instead of a drudge: he owns an excellent form of 100 acres, which he has very appropriately named 4i Sunny Side Farm." He was married, Nov. 29, 1876, to Medora E. (familiarly known as Dora) Bosart; she is an intelligent, generous lady, well suited to make the life of a farmer radiant and cheerful; she delights in making Lev home pleasing to her husband and welcome to her friends and visitors; she is the daughter of T. L. and Matilda (Moss) Bosart, whose sketch will be found elsewhere in this work, and who were pioneers of the county. Mr. Brubaker is yet a young man, and his prospects are indeed bright and promising.

WILSON G. BRYANT. M. D., physician, Springfield; is a native of Ohm? a son of Rev. Daniel Bryant, who was a native of New Jersey, born in 1799. H- came West in 1818 with his father's family. who located in Indiana. Daniel acquired an education principally by his own unaided efforts and study, his only school advantages being an attendance at Miami University one term? he earlv became a readier, and continued to teach many years. He married, in 1821, Elvira, daughter of Ichabod Corwin, and in the same year was ordained a minister of the Baptist denomination. In his earlier ministerial years. Elder Bryant was in charge of several important churches, the Freeman Street, Cincinnati, being one. but later in life, devoted himself to the work of strengthening the feeble churches in Southern Ohio, thus giving 'direction to the Baptist cause throughout all this region. His decease occurred at Honey Creek Church, Champaign County, in 187b. he being suddenly stricken with apoplexy while preaching in the pulpit, and expired in a few hours. His widow now resides at Urbana. The subject of this sketch was born in Burlington, Hamilton Co., Ohio, in 1825, and. during his youth, had more than ordinary educational facilities, having attended "Granville" one term before he was 18 years of age, but at this time was thrown upon his own resources and abandoned school and went to farming, and assisted his father in supporting the family until 18 IS; but his ambition for knowledge, and especially his desire for the study of medicine, would not be satisfied on a farm longer than necessity compelled him to remain. His spare time was spent in study and reading medicine, and, although he married in 1848, yet he pursued his studies and completed his medical education, supporting his family and defraying his educational expenses by his own labor. He began practice in Champaign County in 1852, but soon after removed to Grand Prairie, 111., where he practiced about two years, then removed to Covington, Miami Co., Ohio, where he practiced until the spring of 18(32, wlm he entered the United States service as Assistant Surgeon of the 1 22d O. V. I. ? having been captured at AVmchester, Ya. : in 18(33, he was placed in charge of the hospital by the Confederate States Medical Director? about two months later, was captured by the Union forces, in connection with the other occupants of the hospital; subsequently, the C'th Corps, to which his regiment was attached, took part in many of the important battles of the Armies of Virginia and of the Potomac, and he was almost constantly on detailed duty, being almost invariably placed in charge of the field hospital for the wounded. In 18(35, as an acknowledgment of his meritorious services, he was promoted to the rank of Surgeon and assigned to the 197th O. Y. I., and continued in the service until August, 381)5. While in charge of the post hospital at Winchester, Ya., after the battle in 1804, after curing for all other cases, he became interested in nine men whose wounds were considered fatal, being compound and cominuted fractures of the thigh so near the body as to suggest the necessity of the amputation at the hip joint, which operation, on account of its extreme risk, was forbidden by general order from the department at Washington? the Doctor's sympathy for these, thus virtually abandoned to die, led him to attempt to save them? being a natural mechanical genius, he provided the necessary appliances and instituted conservative surgical treatment, and by improvising some " Smith's Anterior Splints," secured requisite extension and counter-extension, and, by otherwise adapting his treatment to each particular case, succeeded in saving with useful limbs seven of the nine thus treated: he also performed the exceptional surgical operation of ligating successfully the femoral artery, and frequently performed operations for the extraction of balls from the cervical angle of the reck. Feb. 3, b8<>5. the Surgeons of the corps and division united in a letter to the Surgeon General of the State, complimenting and explaining the sendees rendered by Dr. Bryant while in charge of the different hospitals. A copy of this letter, with other trophies, are now in the Doctor's possession, prized mementoes of achievements of which he has iust reason to be proud, especially as his merito- rious operations and surgical treatment were without precedent A fter his return from army life to Covington, he removed, in November, 1805, to Springfield, where he has since practiced his profession, and now enjoys a large practice, and is held in high esteem both as a physician and citizen. He has no living children, except- an adopted daughter, Frances A., who, with himself and wire, is a member of the First Baptist Church, Airs. Brvant and Frances being identified with the different departments of church activities.

EBEXEZER M. BUCKINGHAM, M. I)., physician, Spring-field. Dr. Buckingham is a son of Milton and Belinda (Cooley) Buckingham; she was a native of Springfield, Mass., and lie of Xewr York State, from which they removed, in the year 1800, to the Northwest Territory, and settled in what is now Athens Co., Ohio: he was a farmer, but removed to Zanesville in 1832 and engaged in merchandising, and came to Springfield in 1843, where he continued in mercantile trade several years, having retired two or three years before his decease, which occurred in 1852: liis widow and three children survived him: her decease occurred in Springfield in 1872; the two sons and a daughter still reside here. The subject of this sketch was born in Athens County in .1824; he received a rudimentary and preparatory education in select schools, and graduated from Kenyon College in 1846. after which he read medicine with the late Dr. Bober t Rodgers, and began the practice of his profession here in Springfield, his first experience being in 1849, still remembered as the cholera year; in the winter of 1849 - 50, he attended lectures at and graduated from Jefferson College, Philadelphia, and has since practiced his profession here, having the deserved confidence and liberal patronage of the community. He has been a member of the Clark County Medical Society since its organization; is a member of the Episcopal Church, and has contributed toward the improvement of the city and county, having lately completed a fine tliree-story block on the southeast corner of Limestone and High streets. He married, in 1850, Miss Mary Berdan, daughter of the late Judge Berdan, of Toledo; her decease occurred in 1865; one son and a daughter survive - John M., now a medical student, and Miss Alice. In 1867, he married Miss Caroline Starring, of La Fayette, Ind. ; from this union, four children survive - Benjamin S., Belinda, "William L. and Avery.

MBS. JULIA A. BURNETT, Springfield. She is the widow' of Thomas P. Burnett, deceased; her residence, on Woodside Farm, is just east of the city, on the road leading south from the Clifton Pike. Mis. Burnett was born in Pennsylvania June 22, 1820; came with her parents to Oiiio in .1828, and was united in marriage with Mr. Burnett May 10, 1847; four children were born unto them, of whom but two are still living - William D. and Thomas P., Jr.; the former was married, in 1872, to Florence, daughter of Thomas P. and Clara Norton; lives at home with his mother and carries on the farm: and Thomas is engaged in the lumber trade in Springfield, corner Main street and Western avenue, under the firm name of Woliston. Chambers A Burnett. William and Thomas attended the private school of the Hon. C. Robbins some three years, when Thomas ceased going to school, to go into business ; but William continued his studies for awhile longer at Wittenberg College. Mr. Burnett was an early settler in this county, and was always highly esteemed by liis acquaintances and friends; and Mrs. Burnett is a lady of culture and refinement.

ASA S. BUSHXELL, manufacturer, Springfield;, is a member of the oldest and largest manufacturing establishment, of Springfield: he is a natve of New York Slate, born in Oneida County Sept. 16, 1834; came to Springfield in 1851, and was engaged as a dry goods clerk three years, then became book-keeper for Leffel, Cook o; Biakeney, afterward Ala son. Cook A Blakeney; in 1857, he entered the office of Warder, Brookaw A Child, and, in the fall of fch» same year, became a partner with Ludiosv in the drug trade, in which he continued until

1867, when he became the junior partner of the firm of Warder, Mitchell A Co., now Warder. Bnshnell &, Glessner. He married. Sept. 17, 1857, Miss Ellen, daughter of John Ludlow. Mr. Bushnell's career in Springfield is worthy of note; beginning when a youth as clerk, lie gradually worked his way through office work to the confidence and esteem of his employers, and, after ten years' experience as a druggist, was invited to a partnership with one of his former employers, and thus became identified with the leading manufacturing interest of the city: he is an active business man, social and courteous in all relations of life; he is highly esteemed as a citizen, and regarded as a man of rare business qualifications and prospects; his residence is No. - - East High street, and compares favorably with the many elegant houses for which this street is noted. He was Captain of Co. E, 156th O. N. G., which company he recruited and accompanied in the TOO- days service,

A. W. BUTT, of P. P. Mast & Co., manufacturers, Springfield; is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Erie County in 1835; soon after his birth, his father removed with his family to La Porte, lnd.. where he was engaged in milling and mercantile pursuits, which afforded excellent business advantages to the -son, who became a partner with his father on arriving at his majority, but a year later they sold out, and Mr. Butt. Jr., went out West prospecting; after a stay of about four years, mostly spent in Kansas and Nebraska, he returned to La Porte and engaged in the sale of agricultural implements, in connection with the John H. Manny Heaper Works at Kockport. 111., in which he continued about seven years; in bS(52, he became connected as agent with the Buckeye Agricultural Works, then operated by Thomas & Mast; subsequently became general agent, and, at the re organization of the firm. October, 1871, he became a member of the company, and, in the following January, was elected a Director, and has since been connected with the works: lie now has charge of the trade throughout the North and Northwest, where is well and favorably known as a successful salesman. The extent of their business may be judged from the fact that the company do about 81,000,000 of business per annum, the sales department being under the supervision of Mr. Butt. W. C. Downey and C. C. Crane, the territory being divided between them. Mr. Butt married, in 1872, Frances G. Bagiev: she was a native of Mercer Co.. Penn., and, at the time of her m arriage, resided with her parents at La Porte: her parents now reside there, both being nearly fourscore vears of age. Mr. Butts* residence is at 86 West High street; he is a successful business man. and a social, agreeable gentleman: he was a charter member of Anthony' Lodge-. F. A A. M., and also of Palestine Commanderv, of which he

JOHN C. BUXTON, deceased: was prominently identified with the interests of Springfield. He was born in New Boston, N. H., where he attended school and afterward became a clerk in a dry goods store in Nashua. Iu 1848, he came to Springfield, and was employed as clerk in the office of the general local management of the C.. S. & C. B. IU; subsequently succeeded to the local management, and in 1869 was appointed Assistant Superintendent, and for a number of years filled that position creditably; lie was elected Cashier of the Savings Bank, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John Newlove, which pisition he held at the time of his decease, which occurred July 21, 1880. Mr. Buxton left behind him the record of an active, honorable life: keen, active, farseeing and wise in business, and affectionate with friends, he was held in high in the business and social circles in which he moved, and he was not only

- me of the most active of business men in private a flairs, but also connected with public enterprises. He was twice married; his first wife was a sister of Mr. John Norris whom Mr. Buxton succeeded in the local railroad management, and also a sister of Charles P. Norris, who was for a long time express agent here; she having deceased in J 860, Mr. Buxton subsequently married Miss Jennie Wiseman, who, with three children, survives him, and now resides on the property No. 39 * »i>4 High street which was purchased and improved by Mr. Buxton, and which is a handsome property, which, by its surroundings and furnishings, indicates culture and refined taste. Mrs. Buxton is the daughter of the Rev. John Wiseman, a well-known and prominent minister of the Presbyterian Church, and is an accomplished lady.

ANTHONY BYRD, farmer; P. O. Springfield. Among the pioneers of Clark Co., Ohio, some there are who are recognized as true representatives of that class of men to whom the county owes its present wealth and prosperity, and whose characters, in over half a century of business activity, have never been stained by one act of wrong or injustice in their transactions with their .fellow-man; . and in this class stands u Squire" Byrd. He was born in Bedford Co., Ya., April 13, 1805, and is the son of Luke and Elizabeth {Huffman) Byrd, who came to Clark Co., Ohio, in December, IS Id, locating near Springfield, his father dying Aug. 3.1, 1823, and his mother in September. 1835. At the age of 24, Anthony was married to Jane Snodgrass, daughter of John and Jane (Steel) Snodgrass, to whom were born three children - two boys and one girl - all of wl /,'*n are living. In the spring of 1829, Mr. Byrd purchased a portion of the farm he now lives upon, and from time to time has added to it, until he is now the owner of 240 acres of finely improved land. On the 8th of December, 1836, his wife died, and in 1839 he was married to Maria Wallace, daughter of Jonathan and Isabella Wallace, of which union four children were born, two yet living. Mrs. Byrd died June 25, 1851, and, in October, 1854, he was married to Mary Cowan, daughter of Jane and David Cowan, who died in April, 1868, leaving him again without a helpmate to cheer and comfort him in his declining years. On the 27th of October, 1863, his son Wallace died from disease contracted in the army, whither he had gone to help preserve the Union. In 1 834, Mr. Byrd was elected Justice of the Peace, and was re-elected seventeen years consecutively. Politically, an ardent Republican; he has always kept well informed upon the issues of the political parties, and, when Ft. Sumter was fired upon, he remarked. ;t That is the beginning of the end of slavery," demonstrating- that he was a man of far-seeing mind and keen political sagacity. Since 1837. he has been a consistent member of the United Presbyterian Church, and has ever been kind and charitable to the poor or afflicted, and no one was more .prompt in times of sickness in giving aid to those in distress. Upon one occasion, a neigh oor of his being sick with typhoid fever, every one refused to go near the house through fear of catching the dread disease, but Mr. Byrd went and sat up with the patient several nights in succession, saying, 4*A neighbor of mine shall never suffer alone so long as I am able, to go to his aid " - words that stamp him as a true follower of Christ, who never fled from the poor or distressed. Mr. Byrd is a plain, practical man, who believes in fulfilling liis promises to the letter, and his life has been strongly marked by undeviating, unswerving integrity in all its relations. b.»ing one of those rare men whose aim is to be right and do right at all times.

II. W. CALENDAR, photographic artist, Springfield. Mr. H. W. Calen dar was ushered on the stage of existence on the 22d of July, 1847, in Union County; came to Springfield first in I860; ho worked with J. E. Smith, photographer here, until January, 1870, and, in December of the same year, he married Miss Jennie Baldwin, at her home in Logan County, locating thereafter in Champaign County. In J 878, lie returned to Springfield and opened an elegant photographic studio in the " Commercial Building," with the' finest and most modern appliances, and pronounced by some, at the time it was opeued, to be the best in Ohio. Mr. Calendar is a man of excellent judgment, nico artistic taste nn«l great particularity, and turns out perfect work. Both of Mr. Calendar's parents are living in Champaign County, and his wife has presented him with «>:)»- son and two daughters. Our subject is the leader in his profession, and ,r,Us, as he deserves, the best patronage of Springfield.

WARREN N. CARTER, dealer in cigars and tobacco, Springfield. Mr. Carter, although a young man yet, is possessor of that happy faculty of knowing how to please his customers and drive business. He was bora in Dayton, Ohio, in 1850; is the son of J. L. Carter, an old and respected citizen of Dayton. Warren came to Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, in 1877, and opened the Palace Cigar Store, which he sold in 1880 to Ed C. Leffel, and, in February, 1881, again became its proprietor. He is located at No. 37 Limestone street, Lagonda. House Block, where he keeps a full and complete stock of cigars and tobacco, all of the purest and best quality.

P. M. CARTMELL, Springfield Cracker Works, Springfield. This gentleman is a native of Clark Co., Ohio, born July 8, 1848, and is the son of Nathaniel and Mary (Laflandi Cartmell, also natives of this county; his grandparents, Nathaniel and Rebecca (Van Metre) Cartmell, were natives of Virginia, and came to this county about 1810, settling in Pleasant Township, where his grandfather. about 182*2, built a flour ing-mi 11 on the South Branch of Buck Creek, to which he afterward added a woolen-mill, and distiller}*. P. M. is the second in a family of seven children, viz., Sarah A., the wife of William A. Sheets, of Marietta, Ohio; P. M. : Ann E.. the wife of William Neer, of Catawba; Marietta, the wife of Henry Erter, of Springfield; Henry G'., Charles M. and William M . also of the last- mentioned city. His mother is dead, but his father is a resident of Springfield. Tim subject of this sketch grew up on his father's farm in Pleasant Township, and, in 1867, entered Wittenberg College, where he spent three years, and, in 1871, entered the University of Wooster, Ohio, from which he graduated in 1872, being third in his class. He followed teaching six years, the last three of which he was in charge of the high school of Circleville, Ohio. He was married, Aug. 2. 1876. at Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Mary McGr. Patterson, a native of Logan County, to whom has been bora one child, Edward P. In the fall of 1878, he purchased the old cracker works on W ashington street. Springfield, and, the following spring, fitted up the present factory on Center street, where, under the name of Cartmell A Erter, a paying trade has been established. Politically, a Republican. Mr. Cartmell is one of the 'live, progressive young men of Springfield.

THOMAS J. CASPER, M. .D., druggist, Springfield. Dr. Casper is onof the few druggists who have, by study and application, become properly competent to handle drugs. He is a native of New Jersey; his ancestry have been for many years residents of that State. He was bora in Salem County in 1838; while a youth, he went to Philadelphia to attend school, and, at 20 years of ago, graduated at Union Academy, at that time the best private school in Philadelphia*. he then entered upon the study of medicine, and spent the three following w inters at the University of Pennsylvania, the oldest and among the best col Uges of medicine in the United States, at which he graduated in March, 1861 ; *oon after his graduation, he was ottered the position of Assistant Surgeon of the -Rh V J. V but, having determined to engage in the drug trade, he declined the oner and entered a drug-store, w here he had opportunity to obtain practical knowledge of pharmacy: during the following winter - 1S61--62- he attended a (-nurse of lectures at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, under the celebrated Prof. William Proctor, and, during the following spring, purchased -*> drag store at West Chester, Penn., which he conducted for over three years with marked success, but desiring to go West," sold out and came to Ohio, and decided to locate in Springfield, and accordingly commenced in business here in 1868, at his present location, 11 East Main street; his strictly temperate habits, thorough medical knowledge, pharmaceutical skill and business energy, ability and strict integrity, won friends and the confidence of physicians, and thus secured a large and increasing trade. Notwithstanding the jealousy of some physicians on account of his being a graduate of medicine, such is his rep utation for keeping none but first-class drugs, and for integrity and care in recommending them, that he has the patronage of two-thirds of the physicians of that county,, while his trade in family medicines is unequaled by any other druggist in the city. Tlius, while he is just entering the prime of life, he has justly earned and obtained a prominent place among the business men of Springfield, and has enlarging prospects before him. He was a constituent member of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association: was its first Secretary, and is now Chairman of the Executive Committee: he is also a prominent member of the National Pharmaceutical Association, and widely known as a pharmacist of rare skill, and a gentleman of more than ordinary culture.

JAMES S. CHRISTIE, real estate and insurance agent, Springfield. James S. Christie is one of the oldest business men of Springfield: he was born in New Boston, N. H., Sept. 6, 1798: the maiden name of his mother was Rebecca Smith: her marriage with Robert Christie was consummated in 1790; she uitju i.u j.ov.'-ir, leaving ieur children- James Mary, Jesse aim Rebecca (deceased in 184b). Mr. Christie married his second wife, Mrs. Sarah Ordway. in 1807; she was the mother of Sewell and John Ordway by her first husband; by her union with Mr. Christie, she became the mother of Sarah and Robert Christie, and one other child, that died in infancy. They emigrated to Vermont, and from there to Springfield, Ohio, arriving in October, 1817. Mr. Christie, being a carpenter, and aided by his son James, the subject of this sketch, built a large fiat- boat, and launched it at Olean, the head of navigation on the Allegheny River; they were joined by two other families who wished to come West, and their passengers were thus increased to thirty; the river in many places was very rough, and they were forced to employ Indian pilots; Indian wigwams lined the entire west bank of the river, but they treated our voyagers kindly. They arrived safely at Cincinnati in June, 1817, and, in the fall of the same year, came to Springfield, which was at that time only a small hamlet, containing perhaps 400 inhabitants: there is but part of one brick house now st Hiding that was here when Mr. Christie came: the magnificent city of Springfield, with her popula- . lion of 21,000, and her large manufactories, have all grown since his coming.

^ James was married to Miss Laura Beardsley, Feb. 22, 1824; her parents were natives of Connecticut, and her father, Elijah Beardsley, was a Revolutionary soldier: his wife was Miss Sarah Hubbell: they came to Ohio in 1811. James and his wife are parents of eleven children, four living- Mary, Edward P., KarJen P. and James B. : all are married and living in Springfield except Harlen, who resides in Decatur, 111. Mr. Christie engaged in contracting and building until 1817, when he established a planing-mill and sash-factory, which lie managed for ten years. In i860, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and served six years, since which time he has engaged in the real estate and insurance busi ness, etc., etc. He furnished three noble sons to do battle for their country during the late civil war, who enlisted at the first call for troops, and gallantly engaged in several of the hardest- fought battles of the war. One wonderful circumstance connected with the Christie family is in the fact of the celebration of the golden wedding of the three children who came to Springfield in 1817, and all of them are as hale as many persons many years younger. Mr. and Mrs. Christie have been members of the Presbyterian Church nearly half a century, forty -seven years of which Mr. Christie has been an officer in the church: would that we had many more like them. His father, Robert Christie, died in JSep-

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CHARLES M. CLARK, wool merchant, Springfield; is one of the old resi donts of Clark County, having resided here from his infancy; he was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, in 1808; his parents, James and Martha Clark, were natives of Virginia and removed to this county about 181 1, settling in what is now Mooretield Township. The subject of this sketch remained with hie parents during his youth; they being poor, could not give him any start in life, but, being ambitious, he started for himself, without means, and soon saved enough to get a horse and saddle, which, with a little money, formed the capital with which he commenced a remarkable career as a stock-clealer and wool -buyer, for, although he began poor in purse, by honest effort he won friends, and, by energy and care in business, had accumulated about §25,000 previous to his marriage, which occurred in 1846. and he continued to enlarge his business operations until the " Eoos failure," which involved him and swept away a good fortune; but still he is now in good circumstances, and the firm of which he is a member handled about 125.000 pounds of wool the past season. He owns a handsome residence property on East High street, No. 359, which he purchased in 1869, and which lias been his family residence since 1870, his former residence being on a farm of 240 acres in Mooreli eld Township, which he still owns, and also owns another tract of 200 acres in the same neighborhood. He formerly kept large numbers of cattle, and was the prime mover in forming the company which made the first and only direct importation of fine stock from England to this county; he at one time owned the finest herd of short-horns in this part of the State, and was prominent in getting up the great stock show here; but of late years, he has turned his attention to sheep, and feeds large numbers each winter for the spring market. In his younger days, Mr. Clark was a very active, public-spirited citizen; he was the largest stockholder residing in this county of the first banking association formed here, and continued to hold his stock until the misfortune before referred to compelled him to sell his stock to maintain his integrity, which was his only capital in the beginning. He was also active and prominent in forming the agricultural society, and took an active interest in the society for many years. His wife, Flora, nee Foley, is a daughter of Absalom Foley; her father's family were also among the early settlers of Moorefield Township. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are .the parents of ten children: a daughter died in infancy, and °ne son, William C., died in his 22d year; four sons and four daughters are living, and all are at home.

ALFRED L. CLARKE, engraver, Springfield. Thomas P. Clarke, the father of our subject, was born in Providence, K. I., on Nov. 15, 1832; came with his parents to Springfield in 1843, when only 11 years old: attended Wittenberg College, then studied law, and in due course was admitted to the bar. Here he

I806. Mrs. Clarke came to Springfield in 1850, from Lancaster Co., Penn., where she was born May 15, 1S35. When the war broke out, Mr. T. P. Clarke recruited the 110th O. V. C., in which he enlisted as Captain on Oct. 1, 1861, serving until April 1, iS65. After the war, he became interested in mining interests in Montana, thus continuing until 1868, after which he served successively UH City Clerk and Township Clerk for several years, dying April 1, 1872, at Mound City, 111. C: Mr. and Mrs. Clarke's turee children, Alfred Louis was born April *6, 1857; 8 rank Hawthorne, Jan. 2, 1859; and Nellie Hope, Feb. 28. lS{)[ - all in Spr held, and all live with their mother at their home, No. 70 6 lark street: A1 and Frank are engravers, occupying an office in the new Bookw alter T> id stand high in their art, as well as in the estimation of qualities. The work of the young Clarke brothers is placed in successful competition with that of New York engravers, both as to quality and price. The late Thomas P. Clarke is too fresh in the minds of his surviving friend's to make more extended mention here necessary.

SAMUEL CLARK, retired grocer. Springtield. The venerable and prepossessing form and features of Samuel Clark are like household words- -familiar to all. In Mr. Clark is found a line illustration of a well-rounded, creditable career and an honorable life, prolonged to a ripe old age, still in the full possession of clear and acute faculties. Mr. Clark was born "in the year one" ( 1801 ), in Monongalia Co., TV. Ya., and came to Springfield in the spring of 1849. Miss Hannah May, whom he married in 1825, came from Butler Co., Ohio, but was born in Warren County; their only son, John H. Clark, born in Butler County, married Miss Lottie Dilce, of Piqua, a lovely and accomplished woman, who has borne him one son. Mr. Clark was for many years prominent here in the grocery trade, from which he retired several years ago, having accumulated considerable wealth, and .is now enjoying, io quiet ease, the fruits of his efforts of former years. Mr Clark is a consistent and honored member of the Second Presbyterian Church. An incident related by Mr. Clark aptly illustrates the growth of Springfield industries and the thrift that follows continued effort in the right direction. He says Mr. . is. Whiteley, of the firm of Whiteley, Fassler & Kelly, millionaire manufacturers, little more than a score of years ago came into his (Mr. Clark's) store and asked him to step into his little shop and see a new reaper he had made; complying, Mr. Whiteley pulled it around over the floor of the contracted shop and endeavored to illustrate its excellences, but made no very strong impression on Mr. Clark's mind. But Mr. Whiteley persevered, and lo! now the Champion works employ hundreds of thousands of capital, thousands of men, and their business is reckoned by millions of dollars. So much for Davy Crockett's maxim!

DR. JOSEPH CLOKEY, D. D., ex- Pastor United Presbyterian Church, Springfield. The Rev. Dr. Clokey came into the theater of existence with the present century, Christmas being his birthday, and, though almost an octogenarian, he is still active, by no means decrepit, in full possession of acute faculties blight, humorous, joyous, the life of the family circle. The Doctor was born Dec. 25, 180.1, in Dauphin Co., Penn.; he came to Springfield twenty-six years ago, from St. Clair, Penn., where he had filled a pulpit seven years; being a man of positive nature, great energy and personal magnetism, his influence was widely felt, and he is consequently generally known, respected and beloved. He has been twice married, his first wife being Jane Patterson, of Wheeling, W Ya., whom he married on Oct. 8, 1827, having by this union one son and one daughter, the funner of whom they lost, and the latter, Mrs. William Gr. Henry, now lives in Assumption, 111. On Feb. 21, 18:18, he led to the altar his present wife, Elizabeth Waddle, who has borne him four sons and two daughters, one of the former having passed away; of the Doctor's three surviving sods, two are ministers- one in New Albany, Ind., and one here temporarily; and one is practicing law i?i Decatur. The Doctor's ancestors on his father's side are Irish- He retired from the active ministry six years ago. The Doctor is one of those men of remarkable elasticity of constitution and spirits, and evenness of disposition, who never appear to grow really old. keeping up with all the questions of the hour and everything new. being fully abreast of the times; whose companionship, is sought and loved by the young. The early history of his Irish ancestry is intensely interesting; in a time of persecution there, about 1798, his half brother was beheaded for refusing to reveal the hiding-place of his father, wlio was a General in the war of that period in Ireland. Of such sturdy stock did he come. He was fifteen years Professor of Pastoral Theology and Sacred

Kn.-L'ric in thy Theological Seminary at Xenia. Ohio; has ever taken an active interest in the temperance movement; was a strong Union man during the war, oiul it is laughingly said of him that he drew the first blood, as, during a few pointed remarks at a prayer- meeting held upon the occasion of the departure for the scene of war of one of the first companies, in making a forcible gesture. h<> accidentally struck a bystander on the nose, drawing the blood. He thus instituted a series of prayer-meetings, called "Union Prayer Meetings," that were kept up during most of the war period. At 19, the Doctor was Aid-derCamp to one of the leading Generals in the Irish revolution. His grandfather was 115 years old at death, and his father 86. Such men as the venerable Doctor are few and far between.

ISAAC COBLENTZ. hardware and stoves, Springfield. Isaac Coblentz, the energetic and well-known hardware merchant, was born in Maryland in 1819; <*anie to Ohio in 1885, when quite a youth, and settled in Springfield in 1866, since which time he lias done a thriving business, being a man of great energy and sterling integrity. He married in 1814, and has now a family of four int cresting children - one boy of 15 (now at Wittenberg College), and two marrid daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Rev. D. 11. Hanna, is widowed. Mr. Cob Uj-9 ' has bn.ni in active mercantile life for more than a quarter of a century; he did a drug business from 1866 to 1872, at the stand now occupied by Troupe & Jacobs, corner of Market and Alain, and in 1872 changed to hardware, occupying his present store and doing the leading business in stoves, of which he makes rather a specialty, as also of roofing, having just completed the contract for roofing the new opera house. Air. Coblentz is a Freemason, Doing a worthy member of Clark Lodge, Xo. 10.1; he is a man of dignified bearing, courteous to all, prompt in fulfilling his engagements, and straightforward in his dealings; has been a member of the City Council for two years.

A. P. LIXX COCHRAN, attorney, Springfield; is a native of Pennsylvania. born in Cumberland County June 27, 1886. He received his education at Princeton College, from which he graduated in 1856. and, in the following year came to Springfield, where he entered the law office of Rodgers & Cochran, tiie latter being a brother: subsequently graduated at the Cincinnati Law School, and in 1859 formed a partnership with his brother, David Al. Cochran, which partnership existed until the death of David AL, in September, 1870, after which the subject continued practice alone until the present partnership with Robert C. Rodgers was formed, in 1877. since which the firm name has been Cochran & Rodgers; their office is located in the block on the southeast corner of Alain and Limestone streets. Air. Cochran was a member of the 152d O. X. G. : is a Republican in politics, but has never taken an active part in public matters, nor sought official distinction, preferring rather to pursue the regular line uf his profession, and has established a valuable reputation as a lawyer and citizen. ID married, Sept. 17. 1868, Aliss Pearle A. B. Wilbur, of Cincinnati; this union noted men of Clark County; his father, Philander Coffin, was a native of Aermont; he came to this county in 1818, the year of its organization. His marriage to Afiss Martha Smith was celebrated in 1880; her parents, Jure ui.di a lid Alartha Smith, were natives of Xew Jersey, and also settled here in i>vS- Air. and Airs. Coffin were parents of Elijah G., Elisliabe, Caroline, Martin L.. William H.. Elizabeth, Oilevee and George W.; another daughter, Elmira, died when 7 years of age. Their settlement was made in Harmony L uvus hip. In 1885, Mr. Collin moved to Allen County, from there to Shelby County, and again moved to Stark Co., Ind., where his death occurred in 1871.

The widow and children all live there, with the exception of our subject, and are married and doing well. Elijah was bom Nov. 27, 1830; at the age of 18, he engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes, and continued in this busi ness fifteen- years. During this time, he was wedded to Miss Mary Haley; she was born in Ireland in 1825. and came alone to America. Three only of their eight children are now living - Olive, Florence and Cora; Olive is the wife' of James J. Kinnane. and Cora wedded Charles Hayward. Mr. Coffin volunteered in the United States service during the late war, and was elected 2d Lieutenant of Co. I, 146th O. V. I. : after his return from the army, he was a number of times elected to official positions in the township, in all of which he gave satisfaction; during this time, he engaged in the hotel and livery business in South Charleston. He was elected Sheriff of Clark County, in 1868; re-elected in 1870; was again elected in 1876. and was re-elected the third time in 1878. He was the most popular Sheriff Clark County ever had. and has given universal satisfaction, as attested by his several terms of office. At the recent city election he was chosen Mayor of Springfield by a handsome majority. In con nection with Asa Whitehead, an addition to the city of Springfield was made in 1814. Mr. Coffin also laid out another addition in 1.880, which lots were soon disposed of: he has also dealt considerably in real estate, and is numbered among Springfield's substantial citizens. For the past twelve years, he has been Deputy United States Marshal, and Coroner four years. His city residence is a tasty one. He is one of our self-made men, having but 10 cents in his pocket when he first came to Springfield, but, by honesty, industry and economy, has amassed a fortune of 850.000 at least, and will leave a record for bis descendants upon which they may look with pride.

PHI LIT J. COLE, wholesale and retail grocer. Springfield. P. J . Cole added one to the population of Clark County on Feb. 11. 1841. being born in this township; he spent his early youth on the paternal farm; at 16, he evinced a disposition to rove, engaging in gold mining in Colorado, which was at that early day a much wilder country even than to-day. Young Cole lived a u roughand-tumble life in the Far West six years; returning to Springfield, he became engaged in mercantile pursuits, and has been for ten years continuously in his present business (except two years in Pennsylvania in the oil business, and a short trip to Europe), and is now doing a prosperous business. He is a member in excellent standing of the Knights of Pythias; also of the American Legion of Honor. Mr. Cole is still reckoned among Springfield ;s young business men; he is quick, full of energy and push, frank, straightforward and reliable, a true friend and a generous enemy, and enjoys the good opinion of the community; he is the elder brother of M. Cole, the lawyer.

MILTON COLE, attorney at law, Springfield. Mr. Cole is a native of Clark Countv. having first seen the light in 1848: his father and mother, who are still living, at the ripe ages of 74 and 72 respectively, were among the early settlers, coming from Virginia to Springfield in 1830. and his father started the first "gig-shop" of which the then village could boast. Mr. Colo worked on a farm until he reached the age of 16: graduating at Wittenberg College in 18*1. he took a term ( 1871-72 1 at the law school. Ann Arbor. Mich. ; read law in the office of Spence & Arthur until October, 1873. when he was admitted to the bar. In the fall of 1874. he was defeated as Democratic candidate for Prosecuting Attorney. which is not strange, in view of the fact that Springfield is almost solidly Republican: but it was a high tribute to his real worth that he, though a stanch Democrat, was elected to the Mayoralty in 1875, and re-elected in 1877, his second term expiring in 1871). since which he has practiced his profession. During bis second term as Mayor, he led to the .altar Miss Ella Skidmore, and one fine boy has blessed the union. Mr. Cole is a representative young man. quick.

J. LAMAR COLEMAN, Coroner of Clark County, Springfield; was born Westchester Co.. iN. 1 in 1880:. liis father being an invalid, he sustained himself from the age of 9 years; when 13 years of age, he became connected with a minstrel troupe, now known as the " San Francisco Troupe," with which in* remained three years, then went to Chicago to learn the hardware business; remained in Chicago until 1858, when he came to Springfield and opened a grocery and commission house, which he operated about six years. In August, 1S05, lie bought the interest of the younger Coles of the firm of Coles k ]3ro., undertakers, and has since been engaged in undertaking. In 1861, he was appointed Deputy United States Marshal, and served in that capacity until 1807, when he resigned on account of differing with Johnson's policy; in 1876, he was elected Coroner of Clark County, and re-elected in 1878. He married, in 1860, Miss Virginia Hotsenpiller. by whom he had three children; she having deceased, he married Amanda Hamuett, of St. Louis. Mr. Coleman is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a past officer of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council, and Past Captain of the Grand Council of Loyal and Select Masters of Ohio.

WILBER COLVIN, bom in Cedar vi lie Township, Greene Co., Ohio, May 3, I N 57 : removed with his parents to Madison Township, Clark Co., Ohio, April '2, 1867; graduated at the South Charleston, Ohio, High School, May 15, 1874; taught school in 1875-76; in the summer of 1876, was appointed by the Clark County Commissioners to the scholarship at the Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, the first such appointment ever made in the county; twice represented the uni versity in the State rhetorical contests of the Ohio Inter-Collegiate Association, once taking second honors; during his Senior year in college, he was editor-inchief of the Students' Magazine , the college journal; graduated, at the head of Ins class, June 23. 1880. He is at the present time studying law in the office of Heifer, White & Babbitts. Springfield, Ohio.

JOHN L. CONKLIN, grocer, Springfield; is a native of New Jersey, a son of William W. Conklin, who married Cornelia Goltra, also a resident of New Jersey ; they removed to Ohio and became residents of Clark County in 1861 ; they had a family of six children, two of whom are reside nts of this county, Mrs. Granville Winger, a daughter, having died here recently; Mr. Conklin also died here, his widow now residing with her son, John L., being in her 79th year. John L. remained on the farm with his parents until he reached his majority, after which he learned the trade of mason and brick-layer, at which he worked several years. He came to Springfield in 1870 and engaged in the grocery trade, becoming a member of the firm of Winger k Conklin, and so continued until April 1. 1880, when he purchased Mr. Winger's interest, and has Once conducted the business; his store is located on Market street, between Main and High streets, where he is doing a flourishing trade. He married, in 136s. Helen Parcells, of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; they have three children. Mr. Conk I n is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, also of the Masonic fraternity.

CHABLES B. CONVERSE, dentist, Springfield. Charles B. Converse was been Aug. 4. 1847, among the hills of the old Granite State; he came to Ohio twelve years ago, settling in the pretty little village of Urbana; com me need the study of dentistry in New Hampshire, completing his studies in Ohio, where his success has been steady and enduring. Althougth only a resi d«*ht of Springfield less than a year, his superior skill in his profession, coupled with his energy and pleasant address, have made for him a fine and growing business. On the 2d of October, 1872, he married Miss Bose E. Bussell, of Lrbana, and a lino 4-year-old boy, named Charley Louis Converse, has blessed their union. Mr. and Mrs. Converse are members of the High Street Method i.-g Church, and he is also a member of the Royal Arcanum and American Leg: of Honor; is universally liked, and a rising young man.

SAMUEL COOPER, retired merchant, Springfield; is a native of Ireland born in County Antrim Sept. IS, 1877. In March, 1828, he left Belfast in th sail ship James Baily, bound for St. Andre, where his party arrived after a ravage.of forty-six days, and. after a short stay, took passage on board a coaling vessel and came to Philadelphia; the following winter was spent in the woods of Cumberland Co., X. J.. be being associated with a New Yorker in chopping wood for coaleries, during which they u kept bach " in a cabin hastily constructed by themselves; as soon as spring opened, he returned to Philadelphia; having learned to weave Irish linen in the old country, lie soon found an opportunity t«* take a loom with a family who were weavers; the following year, a gentleman with whom he had boarded, who had relatives in Cincinnati and. Dayton, induced him to come to Ohio, and they came to Dayton via Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, where he remained about three years, when he came to Springfield the year made memorable as the year of the " falling stars : " here he opened a clothing store in partnership with Samuel McPherson; in a few years, Mr. Cooper bought his partner's interest and became sole proprietor, and also owner of the building and ground, which he still owns - now occupied as a hardware store by Mr. McCord. He married, in 1889, Minerva Ellen Perrin: she has borne him two daughters, one of whom, now Mrs. Frank J. Grave, is living. Mrs. Cooper is a daughter of John Perrin, an early resident of Springfield Township, his farm being just south of the present city limits. Mr. Cooper is a representativeof that thrifty class of Irishmen who had intelligence and principle, and. although he landed in this country a poor man, by his industry and - integrity he secured friends and opportunities, and, by economy and judicious management, had in a few years accumulated enough to become a partner in a store in Springfield; like others of his class, lie was shrewd enough to early secure real estate, and began housekeeping in his own house, and now owns a handsome residence at the southwest corner of Clifton and Gallagher streets, and owns a considerable amount of city property, the rents from which afford a convenient income, and secures comfort and ease to his declining years. He has been active in religious matters, having been a Sunday school teacher from his youth until his age precluded further service. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cooper have been members of the Presbyterian Church from childhood, and are among the oldest and most respected families of the city.

HENRY II. CORY, coal-dealer, Springfield; is a son of Joseph P. and Martha (Fearnside) Cory, and was born near New Carlisle, this county, March 8 i, .1851; both the Cory and Fearnside families were pioneers of this county Henry lived with his parents on the farm until 1873, when he moved with them to Springfield. He was married, June 2-4, 1875, to M. Effio Andrews, daughter of Samuel and Margarete Ramsey Andrews, who wore pioneers of Montgomery Co., Ohio. He owns a beautiful residence on South Limestone street. In 1874. he established his present business, with a capital of 81,000. His trade h:w increased until now it amounts to 820,000 per annum. During the seven years he has been in business here, he lias established a reputation for truth and honesty beyond reproach.

Among the few' old resi Cotes. Mr. Cotes ia native of Oneida Co, N. Y. : lie was born in 1803: his father was a farmer, and he remained on the farm assisting his father in his youth, and later farming* in connection with his father, until 1835, when he removed to Springfield and entered into a partnership with Philo Birdseye, and engaged in the manufacture j-.tid sale of hats, which he continued until 1861. being about the last one to give uj- the primitive hat- factory ; but continued as dealer until 1869. when, having accumulated a competency, he retired from active pursuits. Mrs. Cotes is also a native of Oneida Countv : their marriage was celebrated Jan. 13, 1831, and t ho v have shared life's burdens and the enjoyment of much happiness for half a century, during most of this time residing in their present residence, No. 72 Hast High street, which he built in 1837. Mr. and Mrs. Cotes were formerly inembers of the Baptist Church, and he was active in the building of their pres ,»nt house of worship: but, for a number of years, both have been members of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Cotes is one of the few remaining of those who came here when Spring-field was a village, and is fully entitled to be recorded among the number who, by their energy and enterprise and public spirit, have developed a city, and lie and his amiable wife are among its oldest present

THOMAS VOSS CBABILL. retired farmer. Springfield. This gentleman is one of the few living pioneers who are left to tell the tale of the trials and hardships of pioneer life, and who have helped to convert the wilds of the Mad River country into the beautiful farms to be seen throughout the county. Thomas Voss Crabiil was born inMoorefield Township, Clark Co., Ohio, Nov. 2, i and is tin a on of David and Bnrbary (Bear) Crabiil, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Pennsylvania, who settled on Buck Creek, in Moorefield Township, in ISOS; they were married in Virginia, and had born tothem the following children: Sarah (deceased), Maria. John (deceased),

Thomas V., David (deceased). James W. Mary. Susan (deceased). Joseph (deceased), Pierson S., William H. and Eliza 3. The subject of this sketch grew up in his native township, and was there married, Jan. 31, 1833. to Sidney \eazell, daughter of Abraham and Mary Yeazell. who was bom in Moorefield Township Feb. 6, 1815, her family being pioneeLs of Clark County: of this union, fifteen children have been bom, nine of whom are living, viz., William, David, James, John. Thomas, Milton. Joseph F., Levina and Elizabeth. Shortly after marriage, Mr. Crabiil moved to his present farm, which he rented from his father, upon whose death he bought the property Horn the heirs. The parents of Mr. aud Mrs. Crabiil died in Moorefield Township, his father. David Crabiil, having been a soldier in 1812. 'fighting the Indians, who were leagued with the English against his native land. Mr. Crabiil inherited 100 acres of 5 and, and his wife had SI ,000 in money, with which they started in life: but. by constant toil and rigid economy, they have accumulated a large estate, owning 700 acres of land surrounding his home in Springfield Township, and 320 in Moorefield Township. Mr. Crabiil is recognized as a man of upright, honest character, whose word has ever been as good as his bond; politically, he was a ^ big, but, upon the formation of the Bepublican party, he joined its standard, Mid is a "stalwart" in his political opinions, his whole family being of the same faith. Ho is now in feeble health, having been paralyzed for some years, but, with his partner through life's joys and sorrows, he patiently awaits the day when he. will be called to rest in peace.

DAVID CKABILL. farmer; P. O. Springfield; son of Thomas V. and Sid- Iu'> Crabiil; was born in Champaign Co., III., March 14, 1836: has followed -inning all his life, and is engaged at present quite extensively in farming and *-bx'k raising, and pays a great deal to the improvement of his stock, and aims keep, none but the best. He was married, Dec. 2, 1862, to Nancy C. I\ock. daughter of Thomas and Leah Bock: they have two children - Emma J., born Dec. 6. 1863; and Thomas V., born Aug. 25, 1865. Mrs. Crabill's father was a native of Kentucky, and died in Clark Co., Ohio, May 6. 1SS0; her mother v>rib in this county, and died here July 7, 1847. Mr. Crabiil is one of the prom- inent, rising farmers of Ibis county: he is one of the Directors of his school district, which position he has held for four successive years; he lives in a fine brick house, live miles southeast of Springfield. He and his wife believe in keeping pace with the times, and are making an exertion to so rear their ehil dren that they will be an honor to them and useful to the community in which they may live. During the late rebellion, not being able to go himself, he furnished a man to serve in his place during the war.

JOHN CRABILL, farmer; P. O. Springfield. John Crabill, son of Thomas Y. and Sidney Crabill, was born on the home farm July 5, 1847; lie lives in a beautiful frame house on the home farm; he, like his brother, takes pride in the improvement of his stock; he has always lived on a farm, and is a young man of excellent character; politically, a stanch Republican. He was married, Dec. 19, 1872, to Barbara E. Zimmerman; they have three promising children - Ada Irene, Clark Rodgers and Pearl Preston. Mrs. Crabill is the daughter of Isaac and Anna Zimmerman: her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and moved to Ohio and to this county in 1849, and located just north of L agenda, where they lived until their decease. Mrs. Crabill attended school two years in the Springfield Female Seminary, and at the death of her father was obliged to quit school before she graduated.

\\ ILjuiAal CRABILL, farmer: P. O. Springfield; son of Thomas Y. and Sidney Crabill; he was born in this county March 15, 1884. He was united in marriage, Nov. 1, I860, to Sarah E. Wise, daughter of Jesse and Mari el Wise; seven children have been born unto them, viz., Joseph, June 4, 1862; William Edgar, Aug. 4, 1860; Lizzie, May 5, 1868; John, Oct. 15,1870; Hattie, Oct. 18. 1872; Alice, Sept. 4, 1876; Elza, Feb. 11, 1879. John died when but 4 years old. Mr. Crabill lived at home, working on the farm, until his marriage, when he moved near Charleston, Clark Co., Ohio, on a rented farm; after remaining on said farm two years, he rented and moved to another farm, in Harmony Township, where he lived twelve years, when he moved to his present home: during the fourteen years he was farming rented land, he saved 810,000, which he invested in the farm upon which he now resides. He is a practical farmer, and his stock is all of the best breed, experience convincing him that " the best pays the best." Mrs. Crabill was bom in this county March 6, 1841, and she and her husband haT e been active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1874, and have been liberal in the support of that denomination. Politically, Mr. Crabill is a Republican, and is one of the go-ahead, progressive fanners of his township.

ALBERT K. CROSSLAND, fanner: P. O. Springfield. He is the son of Jacob and Emily (Otstot) Crossland: was born in this county Feb. 1, 1851; he lived with his parents until his marriage, when he moved to where he now lives. He was united in the holy bonds of wedlock, March 24, 1880, to Laura Rice, daughter of "William and Matilda Rice. Although lately married, he and his young wife are nicely located, and well prepared to begin life aright. Mr. Crossland is a promising young man, of good moral and religious habits; he lias been a members of the First Baptist Church of Springfield since 14' years old. His wife is one of those good, sensible young ladies, well calculated to make home cheerful and assist her husband through life. Politically, ho casts his ballot with the Republican party.

J. S. CROWELL, manager of Fnrm nnd Fireside, Springfield. John S. Crowell was born in Louisville. Ky., Jan. 7. 1850; was the seventh child of par ents in moderate circumstances, and still living, and members of the Walnut Street Presbyterian Church of Louisville, of which his father, S. B. Crowell, was one of the founders, and elected a Deacon for life. John attended tinpublic schools of Louisville; was an apt scholar, and, although generally the in his classes, stood at their head - completing in six years the usual rLuyear course. He evinced early an independent and self-reliant disposiaud essayed to earn his own livelihood; at the age of 11 years, upon his , 'iits objecting to furnish him the necessary capital to a start as newsboy, he i --Id a stranger's horse, receiving 5 cents therefor, which was immediately .mwst-Ml in newspapers and formed his paid-up capital stock; for two v< 'iirs he sold papers in the early morning and attended school during the day; in the short interval between the close of school and his last public examination. lie' secured a situation in a small printing office at $2.50 per week: so desirous was his teacher to have him appear at examination that he secured his attention vi^et armis, by tne aid of a posse of his larger school-mates, who carried him to the school in his working habiliments; but, even under such untoward circumstances, lie acquitted himself with great credit to himself and his '.-richer. Against parental wishes and advice of teachers, lie declined entering college, preferring the avocation of his choice, in which his success was marked and rapid; within six months, he was promoted from 82.50 to 81*2 per week, then u, ado assistant foreman; but, preferring press-work to type-setting, was, at 16 years of age, made bead pressman, and even then his fellow-workmen predicted for him a future large publishing house of his own. While in this office, one of the workmen was caught by the arm between the ceiling and a pulley making i-Vl revolutions per minute; others looked on in horror, expecting to see him crushed, but young Crowell grasped a belt with one hand, was instantly hurled to tiie ceiling, where, securing a footing, he released his companion, who fainted in his arms; thus an arm - perhaps a life - was saved. He became, early in foreman ,of the Courier-Journal job press room, remaining until October, iStV.r when about an inch of his right thumb was mashed off while attending a power paper- cutting machine; he quickly adjusted the severed portion of the thumb, while the man who had caused the accident shut his eyes and called for lit Ip. While thus disabled, he invented an "elastic hand-stamp," and the rubber-like material out of which they were made, and, while deeming the invention scarcely worthy a patent, he commenced their manufacture, in which he employed his brothers, and did a very prosperous business for some time, which la- discontinued a little before the panic of 1873. He then visited many of the States and Northern lakes, and, on returning to Louisville, entered the office of Messrs. B. F. Avery Sc Sons, the well-known plow manufacturers, conducting tbo publication of their agricultural journal, the Home and Farm , on a trip in d' interest of which he' first met Mr. P P. Mast, to whom he afterward sugg--ted the idea of publishing a simihir journal under the auspices of his manufacturing firm, which eventuated irtthe present well-known and thriving journal, th>> Firm and Fireside, of which, as the founder, Mr. Crowell may feel a just and pardonable pride, and of which extended notice will be found in another department of this work. For ten years before leaving Louisville (which he aid ui the fall of 1877), Mr. Crowell was an active, working member of the Walnut Street Presbyterian Church of that city, aud its Sunday school; and at 17 years age was elected its Librarian; at 20, Assistant Superintendent of the school, 1 at 21, its Superintendent; and at 25 years of age, was chosen Deacon for lb'- of that church. On Nov. 20, IS77, he married Miss Ella C. Mangold, of an "'d Louisville family, whose parents are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Crowell ' ;v'* a daughter 1 .V years old. They are both members of the First Presbyterian x aarcii of Springfield; which they joined in November, 1S77. Mr. Crowell - ot lough not indigenous to Clark County, is worthy of conspicuous mention among its foremost citizens.

native of Virginia, and for a number of years a prominent physician of Xenia. The father having died, the family removed to Springfield in 1849. The mother, whose maiden name was Mary A. Moore, and who was a native of Maryland, now resides here with her son, being in the 69th year of her age. The subject of this sketch was among the first to respond to the President's call for troops in 1 SGI. and participated in the first Bull Hun batf.le, being a member of the 2d O. V. I.: at the expiration of his three- months term, he enlisted for one year, and became a member of the 60th O. V. I., of which he was Sergeant Major, and which did service under Gen. Fremont in Virginia, the whole regiment being taken prisoners when their time was about to expire; after exchange, was discharged. Mr. Cummings, in the meantime, had been promoted to 2d Lieutenant for meritorious conduct, but, having been discharged with his regiment, he re-enlisted as a private in the 44th O. V. I., which served as mounted infantry until January, 1864, when the regiment veteranized, and was organized as the 8th O. V. V. C.. with which Mr. Cummings continued until July. 1864, at which time he was commissioned Adjutant of the 176th O. V. L; after -an acceptable service of about one year in this capacity, July 31, 1865, lie received a commission from President J ohnson as Captain and Assistant Adjutant General, in which capacity lie served until November, 1865, when, there being no fw'ther reed of the volunteer troop, lie was honorably and finally discharged, having been in the service a little more than four years, during which he participated in many battles and received marked notice for his bravery and patriotism. After his return to Springfield, he resumed his law studies, broken off by his enlistment, but which he never completed ; finding commercial business more to his liking, in 1866 he became traveling salesman for Foos & Mullikin, manufacturers of furniture, and continued with them until January, 1873, when he accepted a traveling position with John Duer & Sons, of Baltimore, manufacturers and importers of cabinet hardware and upholsterers' goods, which position he has continued to fill acceptably, and he is now the Western representative of the firm. Mr. Cummings is a member of the Masonic T^odge and Chapter of Springfield, and a gentleman of social and business culture. He married, in 1867. Miss Clara B. Woodward, of Greene County, who was a graduate of the Springfield Female Seminary; she died Feb. 9, 1868, and lie again married. May 5, 1875, his wife being Miss Bachel, second daughter of Judge Littler. of this city; she is also a graduate of the seminary here, and possessed of valuable accomplishments as daughter, wife and mother; the issue of this union is one daughter - Kate Logan.

Note. - At Mr. Gumming' s request, the personal mention, without which the pen picture of so graceful a character is but an outline, is reluctantly omitted.

GEORGE W. DALIE, Springfield; has for a number of years been a member of the department of justice. He was born in Brunswick, Me., April 18, 1814; liis father was a ship carpenter, and resided in Boston and vicinity during George's youth. The subject of this sketch learned the carpenter s trade, and continued to work at his trade until about 1848, when his health would no longer permit it. He came to Ohio in 1831, and made Cincinnati his home, but worked at different points several years, during which he spent a short time in New Orleans. In 1838, he located in Clermont County, and there married his first wife, Miss Abigail Fowler; she bore him three children, two of whom, a son and a daughter, are living; his wife having died, and broken down in health, Mr. Dalie came to Springfield in 1848, and, after r* cruiting his health, engaged in merchandising; subsequently kept a hotel a short time, then became interested in a sash, door and blind factory here. H 1862, he was elected Constable, and lias served so acceptably as to bo re-elected ut each subsequent election period, and still continues in the acceptable discluir"o of the Constabulary duties. His present wife was a Miss Elizabeth <y. ft. their marriage was celebrated in Centerville, Ind., in 1855; she was a native of England, and has borne him one child, a daughter - Mis. John P. Ailon. Mr. Dalie is one of the old reliables of Springfield, and respected as a

CHARLES A. DAVIS, decorative painter and dealer in artists' supplies, Springfield. He is a son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Thomas) Davis, and was L»rn in Cheltenham, England, near the old city of Gloucester, Jan. 1. 1820. At the age of 15, he began the trade of house and decorative painting with his fathor, at which he worked until 1850, when he embarked for America; on his arrival on this continent, he pushed Westward, arriving in Cincinnati, Ohio, the same year, where he immediately began to ply his trade, carrying on quite extensively; in 1867, he removed to Springfield, this county, and located at his present place of business, No. 112 West Main street, where he still continues trade, and, in connection, keeps a full line of artists' supplies. He was married, Sept.' 7, 1850 ( just before taking passage for the New World), to Mary A. Taylor, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Jones) Taylor: of their six cliilfir-n. but four are now living - three boys and one girl: Thomas A. is at present a student, in the Cincinnati Art School. Mrs. Davis was born May 16, 1823, in Clifford, Herefordshire, England, near Clifford Castle. Mr. Davis, at the age of 18, was initiated into the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows; the law in England was that the son of an Odd Fellow could join the lodge at the age of IN; after locating in Cincinnati, he was instructed in the mysteries of the Independent Order, and is a Past Grand of Springfield Lodge, No. 33. I. O. O. F. ; he is also a Master Mason of Clark Lodge. No. 101. He is one of the Vestrymen of Christ's Church, Episcopal, of this city, having held said position for ihe past ten years; he was one of the Building Committee of said church.

E. O. DIAL, attorney, Springfield; is a native of Clermont Co.. Ohio. His parents emigrated from the State of Maryland and settled in Clermont County in the year 1805, and continued to reside there during their lives. He was educated at Miami University, and graduated at that institution in 1813; was teacher and member of the Faculty of the Ohio Wesleyan University, unci, after one year', resigned, and came to Springfield. Ohio, in 1815, and taught m the high school several years, and was afterward President of the Springfield Female College four years ; studied law in the meantime, and was admitted to bar; had an interest in and was editor of a new paper published in Urbana. Lit continued to reside in Springfield; was chosen Elector on the Presidential Electoral ticket of this State in 1852; was a Democrat in politics up to 1866, wliHii be united heartily with the Union Republican party, and is still conscientiously devoted to the principles of that party. In 1861), he was elected Probate Judge of Clark County, and in 1872 was re-elected without opposition, but declined a candidacy for a third term: in 1879, he was elected a member of the State Legislature, which position he holds at this time: being appointed Chairman of the Committee on Schools and School Lands in the House of State Representatives, he gave himself to a careful study of the school legislation of Ohio, and. on tie* first day of the adjourned session, introduced a bill to abolish the subdistrict system and to establish the township managed by a Board of Education providing for county superintendence 'ers.al approbation by the leading edi generally by the press, but, encountei h'liticians and press, the bills failed identified with the educational intei system, the schools of each township to be elected by the people thereof; also a bill This proposed legislation met with unixeators and educated men of the State, and :ing decided opposition among the smaller to pass. Judge Dial has been thoroughly ests of the city during his entire residence here, and for many years was a member of the Board of Education: he is a quiet, unassuming gentleman, but a popular and highly esteemed citizen.

JOHN DICK, landscape gardener, and Superintendent of Fern Cliff Cemetery, Springfield. John Dick, son of David C. and Jessie (Charles) Dick, was born Jan. 14, 1884, in Ayrshire, Scotland, near the birthplace of Robert Burns; he first attended school in the Kirkcudbright Academy, and received his professional education, that of landscape gardener, in the Royal Botanical Garden of Edinburgh, Scotland, under the tutorship of Prof. Balfour, Professor of Botany, and Prof. James McXab as Curator. Mr. Dick emigrated, to America in 1854, and settled on Long Island, where he remained nine months, following his profession; from there lie went to Philadelphia, Penn., and stayed two years, and from there to Cincinnati. In 1863, he was elected to his present position, being the first Superintendent of said cemetery; therefore, the beautiful appearance and convenient arrangement of the grounds are due to the artistic skill and good management of Mr. Dick. He was married, in July, 1863, to Catherine Fitzsimmons; of their four children, but two are now living, viz., James and Jessie; the eldest and youngest, Charles and Mary Ellen, have gone to the spirit land, ana, Oct. 17, 1870, their mother went to meet them in that beautiful home where sin and sorrow never enter. Mr. Dick is a member in good standing of Springfield Lodge, No. 33. also a patriarch of Mad River Encampment. No. 16, I. O. O. F.

in a log cabin which stood near his present beautiful residence, and is the son of James and Elizabeth M. (Cosway) Dory; they were natives of England, where James learned the culture of vegetables, serving seven years as an apprentice. Ho emigrated to America in 1834, coming direct to Springfield. In 1836, he began raising vegetables for market, but his sales were quite small iri comparison with the market now; the people then depended more on their own gardens than the market. Robert was taught gardening from his youth up. and at present engages quite largely in the production of vegetables, which he sells both at retail and wholesale. He was married, Feb. 15, 1878, to Mary E., daughter of Robert and Mary E. Cole: they have but one child - Mary E., who lightens their home and makes glad the hearts of father and mother. Robert's mother died July 15, 1870, and his father July 14. 1880. Of James and Elizabeth's four children, three - Robert R., Mrs. Jacob Gram and Mrs. George * McClure - still reside in Clark County, and Charles C. in Kansas.

WILLIAM C. DOWNEY, of P.' P. Mast & Co., manufacturers, Springfield; is a native of Virginia, born in 1835; came to Ohio when a young man, and became a resident of Springfield in 1855; he connected himself with the firm of Thomas A Mast in 1862, having charge of the outside trade, doing the entire traveling business until the growth required additional help, and he now has general supervision of this department in the South and Southwest trade. Mr. Downey began business for himself as a clothing merchant; subsequently became a traveling salesman, in which capacity he developed those peculiar qualities and acquired the varied business knowledge which enters into the make-up of a successful business man, and thus laid the foundation for the successful career which he has thus far had in connection with Thomas A Mast, and also as member of the firm of P. P. Mast A Co., organized in 1871.

JAMES DRISCOL, carriage manufacturer, Springfield. The Driseols are a representative Western family; the converse of the old adage, "Jack of all trades and good at none," is aptly illustrated by this family, who have through life adhered to one line of business and made a success of it : they have been for over forty years identified with the carriage and wagon trade, doing, up to the present time, the leading business in that line. Elias Driscol was born in 1814, and

James tlie subject of this sketch, Jan. 9, 1817, in Greene County. In his early infancy, his parents moved to within a few miles of Springfield. Twoscore years ago, he commenced business as a wagon-maker, and, five years afterward, formed a copartnership with a Ivlr. Beal, under the iirm name of Driscol & Beal, so continuing for two years, the linn then changing to E. & J. Driscol, this copartnership of the two brothers continuing for twenty-two years: ten years ago, E. & J. Driscol sold out their business, Elias retiring and James going West to Kansas to embark in the stock-raising business; after eighteen months' trial, however, he concluded he could do best at the old place and business, and, returning to Springfield., bought out his successors, Whitehead & Cushman, and again opened the Driscol concern, taking in as partners his three sons, George, John and Charles, who are respectively body-maker, painter and boss trimmer; these sons, with Mrs. Miller, the book-keeper of the house, are children of Mr. Driscol's union with Miss Abergast, a native of this county, whom he married in 1842, Feb. 20. Constituted as this firm is, each of its members being an experienced workman in his particular line, its success is not to be wondered at, especially as they have made it their invariable rule to use nothing but firstclass material in every part of tlieir work. Mr. James Driscol thiuks he has driven more spokes than any man in Ohio. Me has a half-brother, Josiah Driscol, in the iiverv business in tills city. His first son, George, was a soldier in the Union army, first going out with the 100-dav volunteers, then enlisting in Co. E, 58th O. V. I. Mr. Driscol is known in the community as a man of strict and* unde v i at i ng integrity and business honor, and his sons are "chips of the old block." But, with his ready wit and pleasant humor, the father, with his 63 years, does not appear greatly the senior of his sons; he says when lie came to Springfield, a little frame Methodist Church was the only house of worship in' the village. He has the faintest recollection of his mother, and his father died forty-three years ago.

JOHN II. DRISCOL, carriage manufacturer, Springfield. Mr. John K. Driscol is a native of Springfield, arid everybody in Clark County knows him and all favorably. He has grown up in the carriage trade - painting being his branch. In 1873, he married Miss Emma Kennedy, of Dayton, three years after his fidmission to partnership into the reliable and well-known "Driscol" firm, now one of the important institutions of this city and county. Mrs. Driscol is the daughter of the Rev. George IX. Kennedy, and is an esteemed and charming woman. The fact that their family consists of four boys puts their patriotism beyond question. Mr. John H. Driscol is too well known to require extended personal notice here, and it need only to be added that he is a member of the Royal Arcanum, one of Springfield's solid young men, and essentially " one of the boys."

JOHN E. DRISCOL, farmer; P. O. Springfield. Mr. D. is the son of Elias <md Nancy (Mullholland) Driscol, and was born in Springfield July 23. 1843; he learned the trade of carriage and buggy trimming with his father, at which he worked until his marriage with Emma A. Perrin Nov. 13, 1867, when he moved to the farm where he now lives. She is the only child of Joseph I. and Abigail E. Perrin, and was born Oct. 8, 1847. John and Emma have six children- Julia O., Eddie, Nannie E., Johnie, Elias aud Emma. . They live in a hirge brick house (on Yellow Spring Pike), which was built by her father in 1851. Her father died Dee. 30, 1866. Mr. D. is an industrious man, and has an excellent wife.

MRS. E. B. DRUM, widow, Springfield. Mrs. Drum (widow of Capt. Simon H. Drum, deceased), was born in Bellfount, Center Co., Penn., June 27. 1809, and was married to Capt. Drum Dec. 20, 1832.

graduated at West Point, and promoted Brevet 2d Lieutenant, 4th Artillery, July ], 1830; 2d Lieutenant, July 1, 1830; Assistant Instructor of Infantry Tactics Military Academy, from Aug. 30, 1830, to June 18, 1832; 1st Lieutenant, Aug. 31, 1830, Captain staff,. June .29, 1810; Captain 4th Artillery, Aug. 18, 1840; vacated staff commission, Aug. 18, 184.6; killed Sept. 13, 1847, in the assault of the city of Mexico (within the Belen Gate), while directing the lire of a captured nine-pounder that he had added to the battery of heavy artillery which he commanded throughout the action with consummate skill, indomitable energy and most conspicuous gallantry. Capt. Drum also served in the Seminole war in Florida; his remains rest in Fern Cliff Cemetery, near Springfield.

William F. Drum, son of Capt. Simon H. Drum, 4th Artillery, born in Fort Columbus, New York Harbor; lived in Springfield, Ohio, from 1845 to 1855; served as private in 2d O. V. I., July, 1861 ; appointed 2d Lieutenant, 2d TJ. S. I., Aug. 5, 1861; promoted 1st Lieutenant Oct. 9, 1861, and Captain May 1, 1863; breveted Major U. S. Army " for gallant service during the campaign of 1864, before Richmond, Va.," and Lieutenant Colonel U. S. Army, "for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Five Forks, Va." Received leave of absence from the regular army in 1865, to accept command in the volunteer service. Mustered in as Lieutenant Colonel 5th N. Yr. V. I., April 1, 1865; and :v- j 1 j n v. i ui -i.ugim.cutj _.ia\ - 9 , iobo. .m. us Lured one or tne \oiuntoer service Aug. 21, 1865. During the war of the rebellion, Capt. Drum participated in most of the engagements of his department. Since the war, Capt. Drum has served in the following States and Tei'ritories, viz., Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Idaho, Oregon, Massachusetts and Washington; his present station is Fort Colville, Washington Territory.

Simon Henry Drum, son of Capt. Simon Henry Drum, was born in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, but lived in Springfield, Ohio, from 1846 to 1859. - Since the last date he has resided in Minnesota.