Columbiana County, Ohio - Chapter 20: The Towns and Townships - Iii, 1905 (part 14 of 19)

E. M. Peters was educated in the common schools at Sharpsville. Pennsylvania, until ready to enter the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad, with which corporation he remained" until 1800. completing a service of 12 years. Mr. Peters then accepted the position of furnace superintendent, with the Hall Furnace Company, at Sharon. Pennsylvania, and continued with that company for three years and then accepted a similar position with the Atlantic Iron & Steel Company at New Castle. In tooo he came to Leetonia as manager of the Cherry Valley Iron Company. Here Mr. Peters has charge of a very large industrial plant. The company has here 200 bee-hive coke ovens and make their own coke, having a capacity of 370 tons of coke daily and a capacity in their blast furnace of 300 tons of iron a day.

Mr. Peters, in addition to managing the output of this plant, attends to the duties of president of the Leetonia Roiler Company and is the vice president of the Home Realty Company. He is one of the busy men of the town and is recognized as one of the most enterprising and valuable of citizens.

Lytle. of Sharon, Pennsylvania. They arc members of the Methodist Kpiscopal Church of Lcetonia, and he is a member of the board of trustees. For a number of years he has lieen connected with the Masonic fraternity and is a member of the Blue I-odge at Lcetonia and the Comniaiidcry at Salem.

enterprises as have the potteries of this vicinity, which employ a vast army of men to manufacture the large output of their plants. It was the growth and extensive trade of the potteries that led to the establishment of Cain Brothers & Company on April i, 1901. these gentlemen having seen the need of a machine shop that made a specialty of making and repairing the machinery used in the pottery business. The firm is composed of John C. Cain. John \V. Cain and Thomas F. Cain, all residents of Fast Liverpool. John C. Cain was bom in Independence township. Beaver county. Pennsylvania, January 15. 1847. a,K' >s a son of Thomas Cain, the grandson of James Cain.

James Cain, w ho was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, about 1780 or 1700 and was a farmer by occupation, moved to Meigs County. Ohio, w here he died. His son, Thomas, learned the trade of a tanner in bis early boyhood and at the age of 25 years went to Pittsburg where he remained a few years, when he returned to Beaver County and purchased a farm. Until 1867 he was engaged in farming, occasionally giving his assistance in neighboring tanneries, but in that year be once more took up his residence in Pittsburg. He then took charge of the Brown Coal Company as superintendent and remained with this concern until his death in 1887. at the age of -U years. He was a Whig and later a Republican. He married Mary A. McCoy, daughter of James McCov, of Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Fight children were born to them, namely: James, of Pittsburg: John C: Mary Ann, w ife of Hugh McCov, of

Leetonia: George M.. of Congo, West Virginia: Thomas ).. of Wilson County. Kansas; Martha, deceased wife of John Glazier, of PittSr burg: William H., of Salem; and Jeannie, (widow of William Fllery) who is a resident of Pittsburg. Mary (McCoy) Cain was born June 17, 1825, and is now in iier 80th year. She is a devout meml>er of the Christian Church, of which her husband was also a member.

John C. Cms, had very limited opportunities for a schooling and went to Pittsburg, where he learned the carpenter's trade, working as a journeyman carpenter until 1878 w hen he came to East Liverpool, Ohio. His lack of school training has largely been made up by his close observation, retentive memory and sound common sense which have enabled him to rise in the world by grasping his opportunities at the right moment. About a year after locating in East Liverpool, he began business as contractor and builder, employing two men to carry on the work. He erected The Poller's National Bank Building, many of the pottery buildings ami a large numlwr'of the beautiful residences of the city. His business has increased to such proportions that it now requires 15 men to keep up w ith the work. In addition to this he has various other business interests which call for much of his time and attention. He is president of The Union Planing Mill Company: and president of Cain Brothers & Company and of the Sherwood Land Company.

Mr. Cain married Sarah Ann Thompson, who was born in England August 9, 1847. and is a daughter of Richard Thompson. Five of the eight children born to this marriage grew to maturity, namely: Thomas Frank; John W.. l>orn in 1876. who learned his trade with his father and in 1896 became a member of the firm of John C. Cain & Son, contractors and builders: William McCov. of East Liverpool; Laura A. and Sarah Blanche. Mr. and Mrs. Cain are members of the Christian Churclh Mr. Cain is a Republican and served in the Council four vears. He is a meml»er of Riddle Lodtje. No. 315. F. &- A. M. ; Iron Citv l.od-e. No. i8_>. I. O. O. F.. of Pittsburg, of which he is past noble grand ; Roval Arcanum

Thomas Frank Cain was born in Pittsburg June 17. 187.2. and was about eight years of age when his parents brought him to East Liverpool, where he was educated and grew to manhood. He entered the employ of the Paterson Foundry & Machine Company to learn the trade of machinist and later went to Pittsburg where he entered the employ of Westinghousc Electric Company, with which he remained six years. He then entered their shops in Pittsburg and was there five years, two of which were spent in the private experimental department of Mr. Westinghouse. He had now thoroughly mastered the details of his trade and was a practical machinist with far more ability to carry out his w ishes and those of his patrons than is usually found in the average machine shop. Returning to East Liverpool, the present company was organized and l>egan operations April 1. tool. Of this enterprise Thomas F. Cain is manager. The extent of their business shows the work turned out to l>e highly satisfactory in every way. In addition to the general repair work and the manufacture of the regular machinery, they also do considerable experimental work. Mr. Cain was married to Mada Wright, daughter of J. L. Wright, of Allegheny. They have a family of three bright children, - Emerson. Alva L. and Florence. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Cain is also a memlier <.f Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M.. and Peahody Lodge, No. 19, K. of P. In politics he is a Republican.

A. THOMPSON, county f |S I treasurer of Columbiana County J aiu' a wc"~know n citizen of Lisbon, «U&^U has been prominent in the hanking circles of this county for many years and is at the present time vice president of the Citizens' Ranking Company, of Salineville.

Robert G. Thompson followed the trade of a shoemaker in Wattsville until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he enlisted in Company A.. 32nd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. He saw three years of hard service in the army, participating in numerous important engagements. Returning home at the end of that time he purchased a farm near Wattsville and followed fanning until the early 'go's; since then he has lived in Salineville. He is 76 years old. The mother of our subject died March 5, 1005, aged 74 years.

William A. Thompson has lived at the home of his uncle, H. A. Thompson, much of the time since he was eight years old. He attended the common schools, then spent one year in Westminster College at Wilmington. Pennsylvania. After spending a term in study at the normal school in Hopedale. Ohio. Mr. Thompson taught school in Carroll County for three or four years. In 1881 he located' at Salineville. Columbiana County, and taught in the school for six years. During that period he spent his evenings and Saturdays in keeping books for the banking house of Cope & Thom]>- son. a firm composed of W. T. Cope, afterward State Treasurer of Ohio, and H. A. Thompson, uncle of our subject. In 1887. in association w ith his uncle, he purchased the interest of Mr. Cope in the bank, which was thereafter conducted under the name and style of H. A. Thompson Company until 1895. In that year the institution was incorporated as the H. A. Thompson Ranking Company, of which William A. Thompson served as cashier until July 1. 1902. when he removed to Lislion. which has been since his home. He is still interested in the bank and is at the present time vice president, having l>een chosen in 1904 to succeed Francis Rogers.

Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with F.va DcVeny, of Salineville. a native of Columbiana County. Her grandfather was a soldier in the Continental Army during the _ American Revolution, and she is a member of Cleveland Chapter. D. A. R. This union resulted in the follow ing issue, all lx»rn in Saline- - - ville: Allison 1).. cashier in the county treasurer's office: Rol>ert Hruce: Bessie;' Grace l.ucile; and Janet. Politically Mr. Thompson is a Republican and while a resident of Salineville served two terms as city treasurer. He was elected county treasurer September i, 1902. and is now serving' his second term in that capacity. Fraternally he is a charter member of Salineville Post. Sons of Veterans. In religions attachment, he and his family are members of the United Presbyterian Church. They have a comfortable home in Lislion, and move in the best social circles.

[RISTOPHKR HORTON, city treasurer of Mast Liverpocjl and sun perintendent of The Colonial Com- I panv. potters, was born March 25. 1868. at Golden Hill, near Tunstall.' Staffordshire. England. His parents were Christopher and Rebecca (Cope) Horton, of Staffordshire, where the father was engage*! in the grocery business for many years. He was in the prime of manhood, having just reached his 45th birthday when he died. His wife died in 1896 at the age of 67 years. They were mcmlicrs of the Primitive Methodist Church. There were nine children in their family, eight of whom reached adult years, but only two of the number. Christopher and his sister Amy (Mrs. James Hindley, of East Liverpool) crossed the ocean and sought homes in America. Thomas Horton. the grandfather of our subject, owned and operated a number of canal l)oats.

Christopher Horton became a blacksmith and worked at his trade in England until bis 19th year when he came to America and was employed at that trade for three months in Detroit. He then came to East Liverpool. Ohio, and secured the job of fireman in the decorating kilns of the Sebring potter)-. I le remained there two years and was 12 years with the C. C. Thompson lottery. He then accepted the position of foreman of the decorating department of the Potters' Co-Operative Company and retained that position until 1004 when he was made superintendent of the Colonial Company when it was reorganized.

Mr. Horton was married to Florence Ada Cullen. a daughter of Thomas Cullen. of Worksop. Nottinghamshire. England, and located in America soon after that event. They are the parents of three sons. Christopher Roland. Charles Maxwell and Maurice William Edwin. They are members of St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, of East Liverpool, of which Mr. Horton was formerly warden and of which he is at present treasurer. He was elected city treasurer on the Republican ticket in 1903 and has I wen a most faithful and efficient officer. He is a mcml>cr of several fraternal societies, viz: Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M.: East Liverpool Chapter. No. 100. R. A. M.; Pilgrim Commandery. X'o. 55. K. T. : Knights of the Golden Eagle and Sons of St. George, of which he was grand president of the State of Ohio in 1898.

LI.IAM E. BAIRD, junior member of the firm of Robert Baird & Son. druggists of East Liverpool, and for the past 1 3 years clerk in charge of Station A. of the East Liverpool postolfice. was lx>rn October 19. 1862. and is the only child of Robert and Lucinda ( Dotts) Baird. James Baird. the great-grandfather, came from the North of Ireland and settled upon the site now occupied by Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio. He was a shrewd business man and organized what was known as the "Old Salem Bank." of which he was president during his life. The third child in his familywas Robert, the grandfather of our subject, who was born in 1790 and entered the business world at a very early age. He w as in business for himself for several years and then became cashier in the bank, a position he was holding at the time of his death in his 44th year. He was a Whig and a strong Presbyterian, being one of the founders of the church of that denomination at Annapolis and an cider for many years. His wife was also a mcml>cr. She was V-tncy \ iers in her girlhood and a daughter of James Yiers. of Island Creek. Jefferson County.

now living. He was born in German township. Harrison Comity, Ohio. April 5, 1834. two months after the «leath of his father. He was rearerl on the farm which was his birthplace and as soon as he attained his majority he embarked in business in his native township. During the Civil War he removed to Hammondsville, Ohio, where he continued the general merchandise business until 1864 when he disposed of his stock and moved to East Springfield and opened a drug store. The following year he received the appointment of postmaster and held that office for 17 years. The postoffice w as held in the drug store which he continued to conduct and into which he took his son as a partner in 1880. In 1888 the business was moved to East Liverpn>1 and was the first drug store to locate in the East End. Mr. Raird still gives the drug business his close attention. He is a stalwart Republican and was mayor of East Springfield. Ohio, for two years during his residence there and was also notary public for nine vears. He was a charter memlwr of Eureka Circle. No. 86. Protected Home Circle, of East Liverpool, and served as treasurer for several years. He married Lucinda Dotts, who was liorn at Annapolis in 1841 and is a daughter of William Dotts. Mr. and Mrs. Baird have been residents of East Liverpool for 17 years and have extended the circle of their friends until it is limited only by the number of their acquaintances.

William E. Raird grew up in the drug business, learning to fill prescriptions ami wait on the patrons when a boy and in 1880 he was taken into partnership. He is a first-class pharmacist, methodical and scrupulous in his dealings. His management of Station A since it 'has been under his care tor the past thirteen years lias given to the patrons the greatest satisfaction.

Mr. P.aird has in his jiossessiou some curiosities in the way of old currency, among which mav be seen 5 and to cent script, which was in use soon after the close of the Civil War: an old $5 bill which was issued by the Rank of Columbus and which bears the endorsement of the persons through whose hands it passed in circulation: also a bill of the same denomination.

Mr. Raird married Lillie R. Miller, daughter of Levi Miller, of East Springfield. Ohio, and has two children, only one of whom, Allie T.. is living. He is a memlwr of Penova Lodge. Xo. 880, I. O. O. F.. and enjoys the distinction of being the first applicant for membership acted upon by that body after its organization. I le is also a member of Eureka Circle. No. 80, Protected Home Circle, of East Liverpool. The family are members of the Second Presbyterian Church of the East End and the father. Robert Raird, is clerk of the session. He has been a member of the session in different churches for varying periods, amounting in the aggregate to over 40 years.

KTHl'R C. YEXGLIXG, M. D. The medical profession is well represented in the old city of Salem, and it boasts of many eminent members in this section of Ohio. Dr. Arthur C. Yengling, a member of one of the old pioneer families, is highly considered here, lx>th for his skill as physician and surgeon and as pul>- lic-spirited citizen. Dr. Yengling was born in Columbiana County in 1846. and is one of a family of six children born to Isaac and Nancy ( Weaver ) Yengling.

Dr. Yengling attended the common schools of his native township and completed his medical education at the University of Michigan in 1870. He returned to Ohio and has l)een successfully engaged in practice in Salem, with office located at the corner of Main and I.undy streets, for the past jfy years. He has served in public capacities, having lieen health officer and for the past 1 e, years a member of the Board of Education.

In 1864 Dr. Yengling enlisted in the 143rd Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf.. as a member of Company D. He is a member of Trescott Post, Xo. 10. G. A. K.. of Salem, and is past department commander. He also entertains fraternal relations with the Masonic ami Odd Fellows bodies.

Dr. Yengling married Inn Rank, who is a daughter of Amos Rank. Both lie and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In political sentiment. Dr. Yengling is a Republican. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

isc death took place April 27, niiij. was for many years one of the well-known citizens of Columbiana County, being engaged in conducting a large dairy farm in the environs of East Liverpool. Mr. Thompson was born at South Bend. Minnesota. January 29. 1856. and enjoved the distinction of being the first white child ever born there. lie was a son of Matthew and Ruth Ann (McKinnon) Thompson. Extended mention of lx>th his parents will be found in the sketch of Charles X. Thompson, which appears in another part of this volume.

William C. Thompson was educated in the public schools of East Liverptxd. The accidental death of his father, when our subject was but 14 years old. changed the family affairs to s'ime degree and a few years later he went to the home of an uncle at Calcutta, where he made his home for several years. Through life W illiam C. Thompson and his brother, George L. Thompson, were closely connected in fraternal affection and were associated in business. W hen they were old enough they engaged in farming and later entered into a dairy business, continuing together until the death of George L. After that our subject continued the business, his sister-in-law keeping her late husl>and"s interest for three years, when the dairy property was sold and William C. Thompson rented his sister-in-law's interest in the farm and continued farming until his death. In every characteristic he possessed the same sterling characteristics which have made the name Thompson in East Liverixx>l a synonym for business integrity and personal honor.

May 8, 18(15, and is a daughter of Martin E. and Man- A. (Nelson) Hewitt. One son was the fruit of this union, George M., born October 11, 180/).

Martin !-'.. Hewitt was 1x>rn in Westmoreland County. Pennsylvania, in 1833 and died in 1800. He came to East Liverpool. Ohio. Septemlxer 23. 1880. When a young man he learned the trade of shoemaker and this he follower! many years in connection with farming, lie married a daughter of Samuel Nelson, of Mount Pleasant. Pennsylvania. Martin Hewitt was a member of the United Brethren Church, but his wife had been reared in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which is also the chosen church of Mrs. Thompson. The late W illiam C. Thompson, was a Presbyterian, but his family were all members of the United Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Thompson was one of the directors of the Federal Building and Loan Company, of East Liverpcxil. Politically he was a Republican. He w as prominent in both the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders, being a member of Riddle Lodge No. 315. F. & A. M.. of East Liverpool, and of Line Island Lodge, I. O. O. F.. of Smith's Ferry. He belonged also to Eureka Circle, No. 8r>, Protected Home Circle, of East Liverpool. Mrs. Thompson is a tnemlxjr of the Order of the Eastern Star.

LYESTER JOHN SANTEE. one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Columbiana County, teacher, farmer and stock-raiser, has been a resident of his present fine farm of 1 18 acres, situated in section f>. Butler township since 1889. Mr. Santee was Ixim at North Benton, now Snodcs Station. Mahoning County. Ohio. February 21, 1858. and is a son of Dc Lorma and Hannah < Ellyson) Santee.

The Santee family is of French extraction, the great-grandfather of our subject. Christopher Santee. coming to ihe United States from France at a very early date. He finally located in Pennsylvania and there his son Thomas, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was l>orn. At that time the rich farming lands of Ohio were attracting many of the sons of agricultural families and among these was Thomas Santec. Understanding blacksmithing and being a good farmer, he came into the wilderness, entered 160 acres of wild land near Snodes Station, subsequently cleared it and spent his life here engaged in farming and work at his trade.

De Lorma Santee was born August 28. 1828. at Snodes Station in the little pioneer log cabin liis father had erected and spent his whole life in that neighborhood, a farmer, a man of affairs and a most highly respected citizen. His death occurred July 5, 1905. He had served in public office for a period of 17 years: was treasurer of the township nine years, trustee for eight years atid was always active in the promotion of the best interests of his section. In jxditics a Republican : he was always a leader in local politics. For the last 35 years of his life he was a consistent member of the Society of Friends. At the time of his decease his estate 80 acres of excellent farm land.

The mother of our sub ject w as born in 1829. one mile north of Garfield and now resides at Snodes Station. She is a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Cattell) Ellyson. both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She has a birthright membership in the Society of Friends. The five children of Dc Lorma and Hannah Santee are: I .eon B.. a physician, located at Marlboro. Stark County, Ohio: Gideon F., a farmer of Snodes Station ; Sylvester John, of this sketch ; Thomas J., who died in the summer of 1004: and Mary E., who is the wife of James Morgan, of Snodes Station.

Our subject has spent the greater part of hi< life in the vicinity of his present home. He was educated at the Damascus Academy and spent two terms at Mount Union College and then taught one term in Mississippi. Subsequently he taught for 13 terms in Columbiana fnd Mahoning counties. In 1889 he came to his present farm, formerly the home of his w ife and her parents, which probity he purchased in t8<)3, and here he has carried on farming, dairving and stock-raising. He has made manv excellent improvements, and on the property is

Mr. Santee was married October 4, 1883. to Philena M. Stanley, who was born in Smith township. Mahoning County, Ohio. November 3, 1855. and has lived on the present farm of our subject almost all her life. She is a daughter of William P. and Eliza (Marsh) Stanley, of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Santee have had two children, viz : Mal>c1, born September 10, 1889, w ho died February 3, 1898; and Farl S. liom Octolier 31, 1893.

Mr. Santee has been a Republican all his life and has filled the office of township trustee through one term and is serving in his second. He l)e!ongs to the Gurney branch of the Society of Friends, being prominent in the Friends' Meeting at Damascus. He leads the singing in the religious exercises, has been president of the Quarterly Meeting Union of the C. F. Society and treasurer of the Evangelistic and Pastoral Board of the Ohio Yearly Meeting.

LLIAM MUNDY, florist, one of the enterprising and prosperous business men of Salem, whose greenhouses are located at No. 532 McKinlcv avenue, was born in Hampshire, England. June 19, 1851, and is a son of William and Maria (Coleman) Mundv.

The parents of Mr. Mundv lived out their lives in England and Ixith had passed away lief ore our subject came to' America. They had seven children, two of whom died in childhood. Our subject, the youngest of the family, and the only one to come from England, is one of the two survivors.

In his native country Mr. Mundv grew upon a farm. At the age of 18 he came to the United States, coming direct to Salem. Ohio. He worked by the month for about ten years, as a farm hand, during which time he paid close attention to the art of making plants grow and finally entered into a three-years' apprenticeship to the greenhouse business. W hen qualified he started into the business for himself, beginning with 25 sash lieds. He had a natural aptitude for tliis industry and succeeded front the start. He now lias 9,000 square feet of glass, and raises vegetables, tedding plants and cut flowers, making a sj>ecialty of carnations, of which he has many choice and beautiful varieties. The demand for his flowers is tevond his ability to supply ami plans are on foot for a still further extension of his facilities.

In 1874 Mr. Mundy married Matilda Stock - well, who was born in Pennsylvania, and they have four children: William, an employe of the Hell Telephone Company: Elizabeth: Mary: and Alice. Mr. Mundy 's second marriage was to Gertrude Allen, who was Ix.rn in Lancashire. England. They have three children : Charles. Harriet and Percy Edward:

ELIJAH MOUNTFORD. assistant superintendent of The Homer Laughlin China Company, of East Liver- I pool, ami a potter whose skill is second to none in America, is a native of Shelter), near Hartley, Staffordshire. England. His parents were Elijah and Prudence (Ellis) Mount ford and his grandfather was Joseph Mountford. a farmer of Cheshire, England.

Elijah Mountford. the elder, was born at Hanlev al>out the year 1816 and was a potter : whose thorough understanding of his business } caused him to be chosen superintendent of the Cauldon Place Potteries, which were the property of John Kidgway. His wife was Prudence ] Ellis, a native of Hanlcy. She died at the age I of 79 in 1893. They were a couple whose sterling worth was shown in right living. They were members of the Belhesda Methodist Chapel. Their family consisted of four children, all of whom are living. Frederick resides in Hanlev and is secretary of the Taylor & Tunnicliffe pottery. He is also a musician of national reputation. Betsy, who is the widow of Richard Booth, resides in Haverlock Place. Shelton. Hanky. England. Arthur Mountford is director of the art department of The Homer Liughlin China Company of East Liverpool.

third child. He attended school until his 16th year and was given much better educational advantages than most boys received at that time. He then went to work in the Cauldon Place Potteries, of which his father was superintendent, and devoted his time to the acquirement of a thorough and practical knowledge of the business. He rose step by step until he reached the position of warehouseman, a position far different from the one so designated in America. It is more nearly synonymous with that as manager, as the warehouseman has charge of all the orders from the clay departent to the shipping room and. in many potteries, also has charge of the decorating department. It is incumtent upon him to understand every phase of the business and it is from the ranks of the warehousemen that most of the manufacturers and salesmen come. At the age of 18 he became manager of the Thomas Hughes pottery at Bursletn and later went on the road as salesman for a number of years. He had not only an inherited but a natural ability for the work and acquired a skill and insight that marked him for success.

In 1870 he came to America and for four years was employed in the office and warehouse of John Moses, of Trenton. New Jersey. He then accepted a ]x>sition with James Moses as secretary and salesman for the Mercer Pottery Company, and was virtually manager of the business for six years. He then formed a partnership with Henry Nelson Burroughs in the early '8o*s and the firm of Hurroughs & Mount - ford became known the world over as manufacturers of high grade wares. The principal articles manufactured w ere w hite decorated earthenware, vitrified china and underglazed. printed earthenware. They also made large quantities of glazed tile at one time. Any product of their pottery met with a ready market. They carried off all the first prizes from the exhibition of the American Art Industry of Philadelphia in t88o. and Mr. Mountford has seven of these medals now in his possession. One of these medals was given for overglaze printing in tmderglaze colors, a process that has been lately introduced as something new . They were also awarded the highest medal for underglaze printing, a very difficult process. The only gold medal awarded for crockery ware manufactured in the United States at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 was won by them and the riblxm and certificate issued is now in the hands of Mr. Mount ford, although the medal itself was never issued on account of shortness of funds. They also exhibited at this exposition a decorated vase which was sold to the late William Ziegler. of New York City for the sum of $875. Their goods were so much -superior to ordinary ware manufactured that they had comparatively little competition and they were successful from the start and up to the second administration of Cleveland. His attitude towards the pottery industry of this country as regards the tariff had a most depressing effect on trade and in 1899. after fruitless endeavors to overcome this tendency. Mr. Mount font was obliged to give up the business. He then left Trenton and located in Western Pennsylvania, where he was engaged in lotteries for a couple of years before he came to East Liverpool to accept the position of assistant superintendent of The Homer I.::ughhn China Comjxiny, where he remained until July, 1904. Mr. Mountford is an ardent. Republican and has taken an active part in politics in order that he might help to right the great wrong that has been done to the industry in which he is so much interested. In this he succeeded so far as to assist in bringing about conditions which caused the jjobliers and importers to lie glad to accept the provisions of the Dingley bill (which they hail previously violently opposed), a measure which has done untold pood to the potters since its adoption and is the cause of their present prosperous condition.

Elijah Mountford was married to Elizabeth Redfern. daughter of Thomas Redfern. of Stoke-on-Trent. England. She returned to her native land for a visit and died there in Septemlier. t888. leaving a family of four children, namely: Jane, who is the widow of William Conover. and makes her home with her father; Minnie, wife of J. W. Eoster. of Trenton. New Jersey; Margaret, wife of James D. Hall, also of Trenton ; and Alice, wife of John

W. Maguirc, of Erie. Pennsylvania. Mr. Mountford is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Fur many years he was church organist. He also sang in the choir when not thus employed. I le and Harry Cooke were the promoters of the Inter- State Fair of Trenton, one of the most successful and interesting gatherings of the kind ever held in that State. He is a Mason and a member of the Renal Arcanum, his memliership being with the lodges in Trenton, New Jersey.

aXDREW JACKSON W1LLIARP, attorney-at-law at Homewortb. was born in 1848 at Lisbon. Ohio, and is a son of Jacob G. and Christiana ( Getzandammer) Williard. The parents of Mr. Williard were l>orn and reared at Frederick, Maryland, where they were married in 1822. Two years later they came to Columbiana County. Ohio, locating near Lisbon, where the father taught school. He was a man of excellent education and sterling character and became something of a leader in county affairs and in 1830 was elected the first county surveyor of Columbiana County. In 1844 he was elected county treasurer. He was chairman of the first Democratic convention ever held in Columbiana County. In the fall of 1848 he purchased a farm of 230 acres in Stark County. Ohio, and in that county Mr. Williard was again selected to fill various offices, one of which, county surveyor, he held for a long i>eriod. His death occurred in June, 1878. in his 79th year.

The mother of 'the subject of this sketch passed away in 1876. in her 75th year. She had been the dear and devoted mother of 10 children, namely: Byankinna L. P.. who was married in 1848 to Rachel Ann Koomhs. a daughter of Philip Koomhs, of West Virginia, and at his death left five children: Galileo La L.-iiide. horn Septemlier _'8, 1827. deceased: Katherine. lxirn in 1829. deceased: Bemonilli Jacob, who resides on a portion of the old homestead in Stark County: Katherine F... l»orn in 1834. who makes her home with her brother.

our subject; Qiiintilian La Grange, born in 1836, deceased; Thomas Jefferson Jackson, ljorn in 1838. deceased: Maria Ann. born in 1842. deceased; George Washington, l>orn in 1844; and Andrew Jackson.

From boyhood the subject of this sketch had good educational opportunities as his lather was a man of enlightened views, and after he completed the common school course he was sent to Duff's College, Pittsburg, where he w;.s graduated in 1808. In 1879 ne entered the University- of Michigan at Ann Arbor as a student of law and was graduated from that notable institution in i88j. Upon his admission to the bar in 1883. he enteral into practice at Fort W ayne, and continued there until he removed to Homeworth. Here he has devoted his whole attention to his profession and is in the enjoyment of a large and lucrative practice.

Politically Mr. Williard justifies his name as he has always been a stanch Jackson Democrat, l ie Ins never married. He is a member of the Odd Fellows.

|!I 1. 1 AM A. WHINNERY. a wellkiN'w;;. popular citizen of Perry t"wn>hip. who operates his father's l:o-gr dairy farm of 91 acres, which is situate'! in section 11. was born here August 3. 1868. and is a son of Elijah and I-avina (Strong') Whinnery.

The paternal grandfather of our subject came to Columbiana County among the early pioneers, probably in 1804. Elijah Whinnery was born in Columbiana County and now resides at Salem, aged 8_> years, one of the city's most respected residents. He has been thrice married. To his first marriage one child was born. Julian, now a resident of Nebraska. The children of the second marriage were: Flora, wife of David Hannay. of Perry township; Ellen, wife of Eli Spencer, of Mahoning County: Mrs. Anna Haviland, deceased: Viola wife of Charles Haviland. of Salem: Lizzie wife of F'luood Myers, of Perry township; Lloyd <;.. of Mahoning County: Orvillc E, of Perry township: William A.; and Efl':e. The mother of these children was born in Mahoning Count> , Ohio, and diet! on the farm now operated by our subject, Deccinl>er 22. 1886. aged 57 years. There are 33 grandchildren in the family and seven great-grandchildren. Elijah Whinnery took for his third wife Mrs. Lamlx>iirii. of Salem.

William A. Whinnery was educated in the common schools and then at Mount Union College, and after completing his education taught school in the vicinity of Salem for about two years. lie has always shown a deep interest in educational matters and has served on the school lioard for 10 years. His hue farm, one of the best improved in the county, is situated on the Xewgarden road within two miles of Salem. It has been conducted for the past 15 years exclusively as a dairy farm and is the oldest one to dispose of its dairy products in Salem. Mr. Whinnery has 25 milch cows and his products are as line as any placed on the market, their quality commanding a high price.

On November 14. 1899. Mr. Whinnery was married to Mary C. Eckstein, a member of one of the old established families of the county, and they have four children, viz.: Karl E.. Yiila C. Ross A. ami Marjorie E. Mr. Whinnery belongs to the Odd Fellows and the Maccabees.

IIOM AS ROBINSON, a director and the general manager of TJie Colonial Company, potters, of East Liverpool, was born in Wolstanton, near Bursleiu. Staffordshire. England, on May o. 1850. His parents were William and Caroline ( Prinn ) Robinson, and the grandfather was George Robinson, a native of Staffordshire and a man of considerable wealth, who died in 1880 when abwt 85 years of age.

William Robinson was Ik mi in England in May, 1827. and there ticca mc a potter and worked at his trade until 186K, when he came to the United States and located at Trenton. New Jersey. There he worked at his trade until some 20 years later when he moved to East Liverpool, Ohio, and spent the remaining years of his life in a w ell-earned ease. I lis union with Caroline Prinn resulted in the following offspring, viz. : Annie. Kliza. George. Emnui and Thomas, the last named being the only survivor. Mr. Robinson died July 4. 1899. In F.uglnnd he was a tiieml)er of the Shephenls. a large and powerful fraternal society.

Thomas Robinson attended the public schools of Trenton and then became a dishmaker in the pottery, remaining in Trenton until 1877. when he came to East Liverpool. Ohio, to work in the potteries here. In i88j he became foreman of the clay department of the Potters' Co-Operative Company. He remained with this concern untit 1891 when he was offered a similar, but more lucrative place with Mount ford & Company. Later he became a large stockholder of George C. Murphy & Company, potters, and was made president and manager. This company was afterward al>- sorl>ed bv the Kast Liverpool Potteries Company, of which Mr. Robinson was one of the heavy stockholders and of which he liccamc manager. In July, 1903, he in company with a number of other gentlemen organized the company which was incorporated under the name of The Colonial Company, and which purchased the Wallace Chetwyn pottery, which they are now operating with Mr. Robinson as manager, lie is a man of sound business principles and a Ixrttcr man for the place could not have been chosen.

Mr. Robinson married Amelia Wirt and has an interesting family of five children, namely : William IL. Minnie S.. Caroline M.. Thomas and Emma. They attend the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Robinson is a mcml>cr of Josiah Wedgewood Lodge. No. 235, Sons of St. George, of which he is past president: the the father of Mrs. Robinson, was born in Germany in 1 8 1 1 and came to America when a young man. Having learned the trade of a stone cutter in his native land, he followed that business at Pittsburg for many years and later came to Last Liverpool, Ohio, where he built the brick house on Walnut street, now the home of Mr. Robinson and one of the oldest buildings in blast Liverpool. He built a large part of the stone and bridge work of the railroad when it was put through here and his contracts extended to Pittsburg and other points outside of this neighborhood. His wife was Willielmina Russie. a descendant of an estimable German family which had settled here at an early day. Mr.Wirt was a Republican.

ARLES N. THOMPSON, one of the well-known citizens of East Liverpool, and a member of one of its leading families, was born in this city May 15, 1859. and is a son of Matthew and Ruth Ann (McKinnon) Thompson, and a grandson of William and Eleanor (McDowell) Thompson.

William Thompson was a son of Matthew Thompson and was born on the Atlantic Ocean while his parents were coming to America from Ireland. William Thompson was reared in Western Pennsylvania and married when quite young. In 1818 he came to Ohio and located at Fawcettstown. now known as East Liverpool, but removed at a later date to Calcutta which, at that time, offered 1>elter business opportunities. There he kept a hotel until the close of his life. He married Eleanor McDowell and they l>ccame the parents of six sons and two daughters.

Matthew Thompson, father of Charles N.. was lxirn Octolier 18. '1809. During his earlier years in business he had an interest in the George S. Harker pottery, which he later sold and removed to South Bend, Minnesota, where he took up farming land and also built a hotel, which he ran for a number of years. After a residence in that State of about 10 years he disposed of his property, and. on account of failing health, returned to the more genial climate of East Liverpool. Mr. Thompson enjoyed the distinction of being the man who discovered (he first oil well in this locality after considerable prospecting. This was located at Smith's Ferry and was a "30-barrel pumper." At a later date he purchased the Simeon Johnson farm at Dry Run and devoted himself to its cultivation.

that he had passed the age limit prevented him from shouldering a musket and marching off in defense of his country. His sympathies were given and his activities engaged for the Union cause and when ihe draft was ordered in this locality he was selected as the officer in charge. While not in robust health, his life might have been preserved many years longer had not a sad accident terminated it. A kick from a vicious horse injured him so badly that he never recovered consciousness and passed away on October 18. 1869. his 60th birthday. He was a valued member of Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M.. of East Liverpool.

Matthew Thompson married Ruth Ann McKinnon. who was born March 21. 1829. and was a daughter of Michael McKinnon. of East Liverpool, who was also a pioneer in this section. The McKinnon ancestry will be found in another part of this volume. The children born to Matthew and Ruth Ann (McKinnon) Thompson were: Isaphenc A., born September 21. 1847. who is the widow of Angus M. Bratt. of East Liver|x>ol; George Lamartine. born January 21, 1849. deceased June 6. 1896; Elizabeth Ellen, born July 18, 1850. deceased at the age of 15 months; William Cassius. born January 29. 1856, deceased April 27, 1902. whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume: Jrhn Clark, born May 21. 1857. deceased in childhood: Edward R., bom January 15, 1862. deceased in childhood: Charles N.. of this sketch; Mary Ida. born March 2t, 1864: Matthew, born July 12. 1870. w ho was drowned July 14. 1877: and Nettie B.. horn November 27. 1867. who married Frank Chambers, a merchant of Fast Liverpool.

Charles X. Thompson was educated in the schools at Dry Run, with the exception of one year which he and his mother spent at Pittsburg, shortly after the death of his father. He remained on the home farm until 1S80, when he purchased the farm on which he now lives. In M/>j he was one of the incorporators of the Supplee Land Company, of which he is still a memlier. This company bought our subject's farm for the development <>f a fine residential district. Mr, Thompson, however rents from the company a large portion of the land, on which he raises all kinds of garden truck, which is sold to one dealer. This is a fine piece of bottom land and the whole farm is one of the most fertile in this section. Mr. Thompson has always given his attention to farming with the oception of the years from 1877 until 1882, when he followed the trade of presser in a pottery.

Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with Alice L. Putnam, who is a daughter of James Herbert and Mary (Cunningham) Putnam, and they have two children, viz : Roy Matthew , born May 12. 1897 and Lola Fern, lioni July 1, 1899. Mrs. Thompson was lx>rn August 21. 1862, a jmsthumous child, her father dying in that year prior to her birth. He was a bridgebuilder by trade. Her mother was a daughter of Thomas Cunningham, who conducted a hotel and blacksmith shop at Lisbon. Mrs. Putnam died February 9. 1889. aged 56 years and six months, the mother of four sons and two daughters, our subject's wife being the youngest of the family. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Baptist Church.

r 3 a E. JOHNSTON, M. D.. one of East wgto Palestine's well-known medical men. ?A5ssS wjtn omcc on West Main street, was born in i860 at Baltimore. Maryland, and is a son of John A. and Caroline (Rimer) Johnston.

Dr. Johnston's early years w ere clouded w ith the black pall of war. for his father entered the army at the first call for Union troops and became a veteran in the 14th Regiment. Pennsylvania Vol. Cav. One of his childish memorie* is that of the marching of troops through the city streets. Ilis father survived all the disasters of war and now resides at Yandergrift. Pennsylvania. He reared a family of nine children.

The Ixrautiful city of his birth was the scene of our subject's literary ami medical studies, the late Professor Lee. of that city, being one of his instructors. His medical course covered the period between 1880 and 1884 and for one year be served as an interne in Johns Hopkins Hospital, for one year was resident physician of the Maryland General Hospital, and then for a year filled the position of resident physician at Johns Hopkins. After an experience of six years in various city medical positions, he settled at Marysville. Pennsylvania, and in 1890 located at Unity, a village in Unity township. Columbiana County, removing to East Palestine in 1895. where he controls a large and lucrative practice.

Dr. Johnston was married in Pennsylvania t<- Elizabeth Virginia Carpenter, a daughter of Samuel Carpenter. She is a lady of many accomplishments and formerly was a teacher in Indiana County. Pennsylvania. Three children have been born to this marriage, viz: Paul Puitt. Harry Charles and Marcus Hanna.

\SSTUS C. THOMPSON', deceased, was one of East Liverpool's most prominent manufacturing potters. He was born at Calcutta. Columbiana County, Ohio. June 9, 1845. and was a son of Josiah and Sarah (Jackman) Thompson, and a grandson of William and Eleanor ( McDowell) Thompson, and a great-grandson of Matthew Thompson, the founder of the family in America.

Cassins C. Thompson came to East Liverpool with his parents in 1840. His primary education was secured here but be pursued the higher branches at Heaver Academy. Beaver. Pennsylvania, and at Mount Union College.

After completing his education, Cassins C. Thompson entered his father's store and later liecame a partner in the business. About 1808 he engaged in the manufacture of pottery, forming a partnership with Col. J. T. Herbert under the firm name of Thompson & Herbert. Subsequently Josiah Thompson purchased 1 Colonel Herbert's interest and the firm name l>ecamc C. C. Thompson & Company, under which business was conducted until it was incorporated as The C. C. Thompson Pottery Company, August 29. 1890. our subject Incoming the president of this company, and so continuing until his death, which took place April 14. 1905. Like other members of his family, he was a man of remarkably fine business perceptions.

Mr. Thompson was married to Elizabeth Arria Martin, a daughter of George and Albina (Brown) Martin, of Wellsvillc. Ohio. Five children were horn to them, the three survivors being: George C. Minnie F... and Dale D.

The great pottery enterprise to which the late Cassius C. Thompson devoted so many years still continues and has become one of the great industries of this section. Its other officers at the time of his decease were: B. O. Simms, vice president : George C. Thompson, secretary: and John C. Thompson, treasurer. The company manufactures cream-colored and decorated ware and "Rockingham" and yellow ware, making a specialty of decalcomania decj orations. Its success was due to the able efforts I of Mr. Thompson and his death brought the I deepest sorrow to his associates as w ell as grief I to his family.

ILLARD B. THOMAS, superintendent of the railway department of The United Power Company, of I East Liverpool, was liorn at Cleveland, Ohio, March 2*. 1870. and is a splendid example of American pluck and energy, having started at the foot ami climbed to his present position at an age when most men are but beginning their ascent. Willard B. Thomas is a son of Dr. Willard B. and Adeline (' Laney ') Thomas.

Dr. Willard B. Thomas was lxmi in New Vork City in 1840. He graduated from the Cleveland College of Homeopathy and for jo years prior to his death was an able practitioner of that city. He was twice married, first to

Adeline Lancy. who liecame tlie mother of four children, one of win mi died in childhood. Those living are Lucien E., of Cleveland; Etta L.. wife of Charles A. Swan, also of that city; and our subject, Willard B. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Christian Church and a most estimable woman. She died in 1872. The second marriage was contracted with Mary Frances Shotter and resulted in the birth of two children, Frances Lucille and Spencer Shotter. Dr. Thomas died in June, 1902.

Willard B. Thomas finished the high school course of Cleveland and at once went to work to earn a livelihood. His first situation was with the Kberhart Manufacturing Company, with w hich he remained about one year, w hen he accepted a position with the Brookline Railway Company, of Cleveland, lie may be said to have grown up with the work as he was with that company until 1801 when he came to East Liverpool as barn foreman. Here his watchfulness, and practical common sense made him an invaluable official who understood, thoroughly, the needs of the company and he has risen, step by step, until he now has charge of the entire street railway business. Mrs. Thomas, whose maiden name was Annie Florence Allison, was a residentnf Chester, West Virginia, in her girlhood and has the genial, pleasant manners of the South. The familv consists of three children, Willard B., Jr., Charles Lucian and Mary Lucille. They are members and liberal contributors of the United Presbyterian Church, of Exist Liverpool. Mr. Thomas is a member of a numl)er of fraternities, being past captain of Ceramic City Lodge. No. 62. Uniform Rank. Knights of Pythias; past councillor of the Senior Order of United American Mechanics; ami a member of the Protected Home Circle.

LTOX DAVIS, one of the most esteemed citizens of Salem, as he has long been one of the most prominent, was identified for many years with this city's largest and most important industry, the Buckeye Engine Company, filling the responsible office of vicepresident until 1895. Other interests have also claimed his attention and his long life has been

, a very fruitful one. Mr. Davis was born December 12, 1822, in Atwatcr township. Portage County. Ohio, and is a son of Isaac and Mary (Antram) Davis.

Isaac Davis, the father, was born in 1795 in North Carolina, and came in 1806 to Columbiana County, Ohio, where he learned the carpenter's trade. About the time he came to Ohio, the familv of John Antram. a prominent Quaker, also settled here and Mr. Davis later married the daughter Mary. In 1821 they removed to Portage County, Ohio, and there they lived the remainder of their lives.

Milton Davis learned the carpenter's trade with his father and he continued to work at this in connection w ith some farming until 1848 when he entered the works of the Sharp Brothers, at Salem, to learn pattern making. In this he iK'came very proficient and later his main business was as draughtsman and patternmaker, also going out to set up engines in different parts of the country. In 1851 when the present business was really founded, he became one of the partners, the firm being Sharp, Davis & Bonsall. The members of the firm were all practical mechanics and did much of the work themselves, a force of 12 men only being required where now some 300 are given constant employment. Tn December. 1870. the Buckeye Engine Company was incorporated, with these officers : Joel Sharp, president : Milton Davis, vice-president : T. C. Boone, secretary and treasurer: Joel S. Bonsall. superintendent; and Simeon Sharp, assistant superintendent. The business prospered from the first, having all the requisites for success - ample capital and wise and industrious men. while the time w.^ ripe for the introduction of so satisfactory :\ piece of machinery as the "Buckeye" engine. The popularity of this engine has never waned and now is not only sold in all the industry' centers of the United States, but is shipped t" many foreign countries.

hc retired from the office of vice-president, ticing succeeds] by li is son, D. \V. Davis. Although he lias reached his 82nd year and is justly entitled to the ease of retired life, he is still interested in the progress and development of his city and county, For many years he has been one of the city's largest capitalists; is the owner of the city's electric light system, having erected the plant ami, with his sons, controlled it : and he is also president and treasurer of the Salem Street Railway Company.

In 1850 Mr. Davis was married to Sarah Anthony, who was born in Massachusetts, and they had three children, two sons. D. YV. and D. L., and one daughter. Jnsie. who died in 1874. D. \V. Davis was born November 3, 185 1. was educated in the public schools and during youth learned the machinist's trade and became also a draughtsman. In 1885 he married Ora Sharp, a daughter of Simeon Sharp. Their one son died in infancy. D. L. Davis was born January 3. 1855. and in 1882 married Emma T. Harvey, of Ithaca. New York. Mrs. D. L. Davis died in 1898. survived by one son, Leon IT., who was lx>rn in 1892. Mr. Davis is a practical electrician and, with his father and brother, owns and operates the electric light system at Salem, one of the city's greatest utilities. Of this company Milton Davis is president, D. \V. is vice-president and D. I.. is secretary and treasurer. The sons are also in partnership with the father in the street railway enterprise. The mother of these children died in 1865.

Mr. Davis has always been a stanch Republican but h;»s never taken any very active part in public affairs, content to give his influence to the support of good men and w ise measures without desire for personal honors. This family as much as any other has contributed to the prosperity of Salem. Its social connections are of the pleasantest character. No visitor comes to Salem without seeing the works of the Buckeye Engine Company and does not remain long before he hears the name of Davis. That the head and Mentor of this family may see many years more of prosperity and happiness is the general expressed wish of his fellowcitizens.

H. CL'I.P, proprietor of the "(Juahtv Hill Fruit Farm.'' which is located in Fairfield township, was born in Greene township, Mahoning County, Ohio. April 13. 1856, and is a son of Joseph and Mary < Bixlcr 1 Culp.

The Culp family came from Rockingham County. Virginia, in the time of Henry Culp. the grandfather, who was born there and removed with his large family to Mahoning County, Ohio. The family is of German extraction and the records have been kept as far back as 2.30 years. Many branches of it are scattered over the Union, a large contingent living in Elkhart County. Indiana, where it is computed that there are 448 voters of the name. Henry Culp was born January 14. 1786. and died September 2. 1868. On May 21, 1807. he married Elizabeth Clepper. who was born January 8. 1783, and died September 22. 1870.

Joseph Culp was bom in Mahoning County. Ohio, and his wife at I'niontown, Pennsylvania, in 1824; she still resides in Reaver township. Mahoning County, occupying the old homestead. The children of Joseph and Mary Culp were: Henry: Jacob; Mrs. Nancy Harrold: Elizabeth (Mrs. Eli Cole), deceased : William, of Columbiana: J. R, of this sketch; Susan,

J. B. Culp was one year old when his parents settled in Reaver township. Mahoning County, and there he was educated in the district schools. He remained at home until the age of 21 and then started out for himself, embarking in the jewelry business in which he continued for two years. In 1884 he established himself in the town of Columbiana, removing in 1887 to his present farm, which includes q' 4 acres of fertile land. This tract Mr. Culp utilizes for the growing of choice fruit, finding his entire market at Pittsburg. In the season he picks 16.000 quarts of straw l>erries and other fruits in proportion. All the improvements, from the setting out of every tree and the placing of every vine and brier to the introduction of a perfect system of waterworks and the installing of a telephone, are the results of bis own efforts. In the autumn of 1888 be completed his fine residence and substantial barn. The whole place gives evidence of careful cultivation, excellent management ami exceeding thrift.

Mr. Culp is probably one of the most accomplished penmen in this part of the State, a natural talent so apparent that he has had many pupils come to him to fill out their diplomas. He has exercised it frequently in the making of pen and ink sketches of various people.

youngest son uf the well-known Josiah Thompson and Sarah Jackman. his wife, and a grandson of William Thompson. An ancestral sketch of the Thompson family will be found in another part of this work.

John C. Thompson received his preliminary educational training in the public schools of Fast Liverj>oi>], subsequently attending Alliance College and still later taking a course at Mount Union College.

Upon his return to Fast Liverpool, Mr. Thompson entered into business, becoming connected with the old and well-established firm of J. Thompson & Company, which, up to this j time, has l>een owned and managed for many j years by Josiah Thompson. The firm on being 1 reorganized was composed of the following meml>er.s: Josiah Thompson. Cassius C. Thompson. B. C. Simms. Will L. Thompson and John C. Thompson, the business lx'ing a general mercantile one. The place of business was on the corner of Third street and Broadway, which building was afterward sold to Will L. Thompson and a few years later to outside parties for hotel purposes and. after changing ownership several times, is now known as the New Thompson House.

For a number of years the firm of Thompson & Company was an important factor in the commercial world at Fast Liverpool. After removing from its old quarters, it occupied the large brick building, erected by Will L. and John C. Thompson, on the corner of Broadway and Second street, near the railroad. The first j change in partnership, previous to this removal. I came when Cassius C. Thompson retiree! from I the firm and went into the manufacture of "Rockingham" and yellow ware, and later Will L. Thompson left the old firm and entered the new firm of Will L. Thompson & Company for the sale of music and musical instruments. The third member to leave the old firm was B C. 1 Simms. who entered into the pottery firm of C j C. Thompson & Company. This firm soon after l>egan the manufacture of white and dec- 1 orated ware in addition to the "Rockingham" J and yellow ware. Shortly after these changes.

Josiah Thompson retired from active business . and John C. Thompson was the last member of ' the family to continue the general mercantile business, carrying on the same successfully under the old firm style of J. Thompson & Company. Some few years later. August .20, 1890. the firm of C. C. Thompson &- Company was incorporated under the laws of Ohio and formed the new corporation. The C. C. Thompson Pottery Company. At this date John C. Thompson increased hi* 1 stock in the new pottery firm, selling out Ins ' entire mercantile holdings, and went into the

Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with Charlotte Kverson. who is a daughter of the late William H. Everson, of Pittsburg. Pennsylvania. They now have live living children, viz: Millicent E.. wife of Roliert T. Hall, of East Liverpool: Sara E.. Josiah Donald. Charlotte W. and Malcom Waylaud. For many years Mr. Thompson and family occupied their old home at Xo. 8 Thompson place, but since the spring of 1902 they have occupied their new home on Park Imulevard. known as " The Lyndens." The entire family l>elong to the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool.

In addition to his many other business interests in East Liverpool. Mr. Thompson was elected president of The First National Bank of East Liverpool, January 10. 1905. which position he tiow fills.

OMAS T. CHURCH. M. D, one of Salem's prominent and skilled physicians and surgeons, as well as leading citizens, was born at Pittsburg. Pennsylvania, September 12. i860, and is one of a family of three children born to W illiam I. and Emma (Tcasdale) Church.

Dr. Church is following in the professional footsteps of his forefathers for four generations back, all of whom have been distinguished in the medical field. Since the age of two years his home has lieen at Salem and here he obtained his literary training, graduating at the Salem High School, in 1878. His medical studies were pursued in the medical department of the University of Tennessee, at Nashville, ami later at the Homeopathic Hospital College at Cleveland. Ohio, w here he was graduated in 1882. His tirst experience was as a member of the hospital staff of the Huron Street Hospital in Cleveland, where he remained a year.

Dr. Church spent the following year in Salem and then went abroad, spending one year at Vienna and Berlin in studv and visiting the leading hospitals and great clinics of

Europe. Since 1885 he has been in successful practice at Salem, where his qualities as an experienced and skilled physician and surgeon are abundantly recognized.

Dr. Church married Kate L,. Safford. who is a daughter of Philo T. Safford, and they have two children: Herbert and Katherine. The attractive home is situated at No. 31 Lincoln avenue, a portion of which the Doctor utilizes for his well apix>inted office. With his family he lickings to the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the leading Homeopathic medical organizations of the country, including those of County and State and the American Institute of Homeopathy, and of the American Public Health Association. He is secretary and treasurer of the Salem Publishing Company.

IAMES L. M.vcDONALD. superintendent of the public schools of Wellsville. is. in point of continuous service in one place, the second oldest incumbent of such an office in the State. He was Ixim in Muskingum County. Ohio. September 27. 1843. and is a son of John and Mary ( Atcheson) MacDonald.

John MacDonald. father of Mr. MacDonald. w as bom in Scotland and came to America with bis parents when aged aliout three years. His people settled first in Washington County, Pennsylvania, whence they moved to Monroe township. Muskingum County. Ohio. John MacDonald lived his whole life thereafter, until the age of 73 years, on the old homestead, engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a Whig and an Almlitionist and in sympathy with the organization termed the "Underground Railroad."

The mother of our subject w as a (laughter of Humphrey Atcheson: she was born in Muskingum County. Ohio, and died aged 52 years. Of the seven children of John and Mary ( Hutcheson) MacDonald, two died in infancv; and the others were: Humphrey A., who is chaplain of the National Soldiers' Home at Dayton, Ohio; James L., of this sketch; Nathaniel : Mary Elizalieth married Samuel Clark.

of Guernsey County, Ohio, and lives on the old homestaed: and David, who also lives on the homestead. The parents came of Presbyterian stock and united first with that sect called the Seceders, but later they liecame active memlwrs of the United Presbyterian Church, which succeeded the former society, John MacDonald being an elder in Mh Ixxli'es.

The boyhood of James I.. MacDonald was that of a farmer lx>v with ambitions reaching beyond the tilling of the soil and the restrictions of what made up a purely agricultural life in those days. His early education was obtained in the local log schoolhouse and in Muskingum College. He then liegan teaching, his first school lxHng at Xew Concord, Ohio. Two years later he went to Senecaville and in 1870 he came to Wellesville, l>eing elected su|ierintendent of the city schools. In this responsible position he has continued ever since. Many changes have been brought alxnit during bis incumbency and the work has extended so that now 25 teachers are employed where seven sufficed when he took charge. He is a valued member of the Ohio State Teachers' Association and the Eastern Ohio Teachers" Association.

Mr. MacDonald was united in marriage with Rachel A. Henderson, who was a daughter of Andrew Henderson. She was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, was educated at Muskingum College and taught for several years before marriage. Her death took place in 1S00 at the age of 52 years. She was a lady of education, refinement and Christian character and a consistent meml>er of the United Presbyterian Church. The four children of this union were : Charles R.. a resident of Chicago; John H.. deceased at the ape of 18 years; William R., an attorney at Wellsville: and Mary I... at home.

Mr. MacDonald is a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which be is an elder. He has always lx?en particularly interested in Sunday school work, has served as superintendent and is a. valued teacher. Politically he is a Republican. His fraternal connections include membership with Wellsville Lodge. Xo. tSo. F. He A. M.; Wellsville Chapter. R. A. M. : Royal Arcanum; Protected Home Circle and Mvstic Circle.

I*JSJ \.\IEL M. BLOOM, M. D., an ll i 1 omment physician of Xew Waterford, EJy|j was born at North Lima. Mahoning wteriaj County, Ohio, at which place his parents. John and Harriet (Wheeland) j Iiloom resided. The father passed away in 180,7 and the mother survived him but two years. The Doctor is of German ancestry, if we except the maternal grandmother w ho was an English woman, and he has inherited all the sturdy habits and persevering traits of character which have enabled him to surmount all obstacles and overcome all difficulties on his road to success. He was a lad of studious propensities and entered the Poland Union Seminary to carry on his education but changed his j>osition from pupil to that of teacher at the age of 17 years, continuing, however, to study and may still be said to be a student, so closely does he keep in touch with all leading points of interest, whether professional or general. After teaching for some time he entered the office of Dr. Schiller, of Youngstown. Ohio, under whose preceptorship he became familiar with the rudiments of medicine. On Mav n. 1875. he graduated from the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, and at once oj>ened an office and began practicing, meeting with well-deserved success. With the exception of three years, be has been established at Xew Waterford the whole period since his graduation and has built up an extended and well-paying practice. Few physicians can point to a more satisfactory record for 30 vears. Dr. P.loom's first office consisted of two rooms adjoining his residence; the present offices coinprise four rooms, well lighted and ventilated with all modern conveniences.

In addition to his medical work. Dr. B!<k»iii is a writer of ability and has contributed a number of articles to various medical journals and papers. Recognizing his literary talents, the stockholders of the Xew Waterford Magnet, business men of the town, chose him as editor of that publication, a position he filled with credit and honor. During this time he compiled and published an authentic history*'' the town - a work that occasioned much favorable comment and resulted in a very notable increase in the subscription list of the paper. It is this untiring energy displayed in whatever work he undertakes, that has made the Doctor so popular and successful. It was he who organized the New Waterford Cornet Band in which he played the tromlwnc and which has been in existence about a quarter of a century.

Dr. Bloom was married in May, 1874. to Louise Moore, of Mercer County. Pennsylvania. Three children were born to them only one of whom is living. This son, Edward L., graduated from the North-Eastern Ohio Normal College, of Canfield, Ohio, with the degree of B. S. and is now employed in the Pennsylvania freight depot of Voungstown. The Doctor is a member of the Presbyterian Church in which he is ruling elder; for 10 years he was the efficient superintendent of the Sundayschool from which he resigned in 1900 on account of the press of professional duties. lie is a member of Allen Lodge. No. 276, F. & A. M., of Columbiana; and the Knights of the Maccabees, of New Waterford, of which he is the medical examiner. He is also medical examiner of several insurance companies.

RANK CROOK, a leading business man of East Liverpool, president and treasurer of The Frank Crook Company, retail dealers in furniture and carpets, was born at F.lkton, Columbiana County. Ohio. July 24, 1854, and is a son of Thomas and Jane (Batchelor) Crook.

The Crook family is of English extraction. The father of our subject was born in Wiltshire. England, and there learned the art of manufacturing textile fabrics; by the time he was 19 years old and came to America, he was master of all the processes in the manufacture of woolen goods. His work was first at Hanover. Ohio, but shortly after he bought a woolen-mill at Elkton. Columbiana County, and this he o|>erated for a number of years. Later he etitered into partnership with his brother John and together they carried on a successful mercantile husmess at F.Iston until within a few years of his death, when John Crook became sole proprietor. He was a man of sub- 1 stantial character. In politics he was affiliated with the Republican party.

The mother of our subject was also born in England and was married there. She died in 1863, aged 47 years. Her husband survived her many years, dying in 1897, aged 73 years. They we're'consiste'nt members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Their children who lived to maturity were : Martha, widow of George Jeffries, a resident of the State of Washington ; Mary, w ife of William Culler, of Hicksville, Ohio; Sarah, widow of Runts Martin, of Lislx>n; Edward W. ; Emma, wife of John Y. Williams, of Alliance, Ohio; Frank: and Ida, wife of Cyrus De Rhodes of I-eetonia.

In 1884 the subject of this w riting located at East Liverpool, forming a partnership with a Mr. McGraw, in the retail furniture business. ' the firm style being Crook &: McGraw. A modest beginning was made by the partners, but their energy and ability soon developed a large trade and in 1893 they were obliged to seek more commodious quarters, removing at that time to the present location of the business at No. 149 East Fifth street, with entrances on both Fifth and Market streets. The whole building was occupied, three stories and basement. After a business association of 12 years, the |>artnership was dissolved, at which time Mr. Crook purchased Mr. McGraw' s interest. In 1893 the business was incorporated under its present name, with our subject as president and James Oliver, secretary. This is the oldest and one of the most complete furniture stores in the county. Its present large business represents the enterprise and honest methods which have, in comparatively a short time, made it a leading concern of East Liver- |x>ol. The Frank Crook Company is now erecting on East Fifth street, adjoining the building at No. 14*). a brick building, of five floors and basement. 47 by [30 feet in ground dimensions; which will give the company the largest furniture warerooms in Eastern Ohio.

Mr. Crook married Jennie Fisher, a < laughter of Benjamin D. Fisher of Calcutta, Columbiana County, and to them was bom one child, Pauline, the wife of Bert Sebring.

|K ANK SWAXEY, district manager of ilic Central District & Printing Tele- -nqih Company, at East Liverpool, I ;m.l a man of spirit anil enterprise, was horn at Dungannon, Columbiana County, Ohio, August 10. 1869, and is a son of Alsinus and Elizalwth (McQuilkin) Swaney.

William Swaney. the grandfather of our subject, catne to Ohio from Pennsylvania at an early day. settling in Columbiana County. Alsinus Swaney was bom at Mill]x>rt, Columbiana Couny. June 6, 1842. and grew to maturity on the home farm. Three years of his young manhood's life were given to the service of bis country as a member of Company K. 117th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. during the Civil War, his record being that of a loyal, faithful soldier. In 1877 he moved to East Liverpool and engaged for some years in a grocery business on the comer of Market and Second streets. When he retired from merchandising be went to work in one of the potteries, where he continued until 1889. Mr. Swaney was then appointed a government mail carrier enjoying the distinction of being the first appointment made in that service in East Liverpool. Politically he is a Democrat. Fraternally he belongs to the Royal Arcanum.

The mother of our subject is a daughter of Daniel McQuilkin, who was one of the lending men of Columbiana County for many years, a justice of the peace at Millport and prominent in township politics. The children of Alsinus and Elizalwth Swaney were: Prank, of East Liverpool; James A., of Pittsburg: Cora D.. wife of M. B. Frank, of East Liverpool: William H.. of East Liverpool; Daniel Hugh, of Allegheny; Alice B.. of Fast Liverpool: and Harry M., of Cleveland. The parents of this family reared their children in the Presbyterian faith.

Our subject was educated in the schools of East Liverpool and then entered the drug store of R. F. Stew art as drug clerk and student of pharmacy and during his three years in the store completed the course and became a registered druggist. Mr. Swaney has not followed pharmacy as a profession, becoming interested in other lines alxnit the time of bis graduation, when lie was accepted as assistant to the city engineer. In 1889 as an inspector lie entered the employ of the company with which he still continues and filled that i>osition for three years ami was then made manager, a j>osition newly created. From East Liverpool he was transferred in turn to Steubenvillc, Ohio. Johnstown and New Castle, Pennsylvania. Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and in i8q8 was returned to East Liverpool. A wonderful advance has been made in the company's territory and business since Mr. Swaney first became associated with it. Prom a list of 36 subscribers, it has increased to 1.225 ai,*l business is in a very prosperous condition.

Mr. Swaney married Edna B. Rieley, who is a daughter of William IL Rieley. of WetUvilte. Mr. and Mrs. Swaney arc members of the First Presbyterian Church. He belongs to East Liverpool Lodge. Xo. 379. I. O. O. P.

RS. LL'CY WARREN, one of the highly esteemed residents of the pleasant village of Rogers, is the w idow of the late John D. Warren and a member of one of the old and honorable families of Middleton township. Mrs. Warren was l>orn Octolwr 27. 1835. in Middleton township. Columbiana County. Ohio, and is a daughter of William and Hannah (Thompson) Underwood.

The founder of the family was William Underwood. Mrs. Warren's great-great-grcatgrandfather. who came from England with William Penn and settled in Pennsylvania. William Undenvood. his lineal descendant and the father of Mrs. Warren, was Ixirn in Warrington township, York County. Pennsylvania. April j8. 1785. and was a son of Jesse and Mary (Revel) I'nderwood. Jesse Underwood wa* also born in Warrington township but his wife was born in France. In 1808 Jes>e Underwood came to Ohio and settled on the Eli Yale place in Middleton township. Columbiana Couny. where he died in February. 1841. His children were: William. Sarah. Nancy. Hannah. Ruth and Newton.

William I'nderwood accompanied his parents to Middleton township in 1808 aiul resided within its limits until his death in 1875. In i8i3*he married Hannah Thompson, who was a daughter of Joseph Thom])son, of Loudoun County, Virginia, who came first to this county in 1S04 and lived here until his death. William I'ndcrwood's family consisted of three sons and four daughters, namely: Israel. Rachel. Mahlon. Gilbert. Lucy. Mary and Clarissa, all of whom have passed away except Mrs. Warren.

As Lucy LnderwiKKl. Mrs. Warren grew to young, womanhood in Middlcton township, attending the district school and assisting in the cares of a large household. She married John I). Warren, who was lioru April 9. 1833. in Lancashire. England, and was a son of Thomas and Ellen (Slater) Warren. He was the only memlnrr of his family to come to America. He was located in various parts of the country until his marriage in 1858. after which his home remained in Middleton township until his death in 1893. lie was a soldier during the Civil War and served with braverv for two years as a member of the 19th Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf.. enlisting from Alliance and participating in the battles of Pittsburg Landing and Shiloh. with other engagements. Just before the battle of Stone River he was prostrated with typhoid fever and. although he had hospital tare, the disease settled in his hip from which he suffered for the remainder of his life. Mr. Warren was a Dhie I-odge Mason, holding meml>crship at East Palestine, ami a Royal Arch Mason, belonging to tlie Chapter at Lisbon. I le was also a member of L. M. Tulloss Post. G. A. R.. of Rogers. He was buried with Masonic honors.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren had 10 children, the seven survivors being: Mrs. Mary Kaminsky : Joseph, living in Wellsville: Hannah, deceased, who was the wife of Emmett Karr: William E.. an attorney at Leetonia; Izora, wife of Jonas Moreland; Zulica. wife of James Kridler: Thomas, deceased: Walter, of East Palestine: and Erne, who married James ( iil more.

farm in Middleton township until 190.2. when she removed to Rogers where she has formed many pleasant social ties. The family is one which has always commanded respect and inspired esteem.

s'RY COLE.. Su. One of the early pioneers in Columbiana County was. the late Henry Cole. Sr., deceased in 1904. who came here with his parents from Maryland. He was seven years old at the time and was one of five sons and four daughters.

In 1855 Mr. Cole purchased 147'li acres - of land, which originally belonged to Nicholas ! Eirestone. Mr. Cole's first home was a very ! primitive one. He selected three saplings staud- I ing close together and cut them off at a con' ! venient height, making them the posts for his i home and these he Itoarded up. In this rude habitation he lived until the fall of the year, w hen he bought a log house of Samuel Elickinger in which he resided until 1873. His barn he built in 1857 but it was not until the former year that he erected the present comfortable family residence. In the early days the subject of this sketch assisted in the construction of the Columbiana and Unity road and also the North Youngstowu and East Liverpool road. He was a meml>er of Grace Reformed Church at Columbiana. He married, first, Elizabeth Metz and they had these children : Elizabeth, deceased, who was the w ife of Jacob Dishong: George W.. of Eairfield township: Mrs. Sally Ann Lowry of Lisbon; Mrs. Ellen Reash. of Eairfield township, deceased: Mary, wife of Pierce Lower, of Columbiana; Henry. Jr., of Eairfield township: and Lydia, wife of H. Houlctt. Mrs. Cole died in 1871.

The second marriage of Mr. Cole took place in 1877 to Mary Ann Ranch, who still survives and enjoys the possession of the family farm, during her lifetime.

Mrs. Cole is a daughter of Solomon and Susan ( Palmer ) Ranch. The father was lx>rn in Lehigh County. Pennsylvania, in 170,4 and was a son of Philip and Eva Ranch, of Ger- | man extraction. He was reared in Pennsyl- vani.-i and learned the trade of carpenter and was also a farmer. In i8_>o lie moved to Ohio and bought land in Columbiana County, two miles north of the village of lnity, in lnity township, and there he lived until his death in March. 1878. He participated in the War of 1812. For years he was a consistent member of the Reformed Church.

Solomon Rauch was married in Columbiana County to Susan Palmer, who was born in 1807 in I'nity township, and they had eight children, the survivors being: Mary Ann, widow of Henry Cole, Sr.; Jonathan: and Maria, widow of William Burt, of East Palestine.

Henry Cole, Jr., son of the late Henry Cole, was born and reared in Fairfield township and he now rents and manages the farm of his stepmother, Mrs. Mary A. Cole. He married Mary Root, of Mahoning County. Ohio, and they have these children living: Nora, wife of H. Shaffer, of Columbiana : Maggie ; Elsie : Ralph : Lizzie and Mabel. A baby boy died a few hours after birth.

Both the Cole and the Ranch families have always been prominent in the Reformed (."lunch and the passing away of such worthy members as Solomon Rauch and Henry Cole. Sr.. left vacant places which may long Ik* left unfilled by men as good and upright as these two who have passed to their reward.

P. HALL, cashier of The I Jnllar Savings Bank, of Fast Liver- 1 ">-''., lias been in some capacity or 1 dux engaged in the banking business throughout his active career and hi> rise has been rapid. He possesses the essentials of a good business man, and by conscientious work and the acceptance of opportunities as they were presented has taken high rank in the business world.

resided in this city since 1874. Our subject received a high school education in East Liverpool, and upon leaving school began bis business career as messenger boy with The First National Bank, eventually rising in the .service of this institution to the position of teller. In U)G2. after seven years of faithful service, lie left The First National Bank to assist in the organization of The Dollar Savings Bank, of which he has since been a director and officer. He is a man of energy and enterprise and as cashier has done much to make the Ixink the safe and prosperous institution it now is.

Mr. Hall was joined in marriage with Bertha A. Dunlap, a former teacher in the East Liverpool High School and a daughter of M. S. Dunlap, of this city. Politically be is a Republican and takes an earnest interest in the success of that party. He is a .}Ji>d degree Scottish Rite Mason, and belongs to Pilgrim Commandery, No. 55, K. T. of East Liverpool, and to Lake Erie Consistory S. P. R. S., of Cleveland. Religiously, he and bis wife are Presbyterians.

rf>v^%\ W'k E. GROSSHANS, attorney -atav,. at Fast Liveqxvil. with offices at No. 155 Fourth street, was Iwrn in St. Clair township, Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1867, and is a son of John and Rebecca ( Thomas) (irosshaits.

The parents of Mr. Grosshans were old residents of ibis locality. His mother still survives at the age of 76 years and is a resilient of East Liverpool. She is a daughter of the late I'riah Thomas of Middlcton township, one of the old and prominent residents of the county. He wrote a very acceptable history of Columbiana County, and at one time was chairman of the Pioneer Society. He was a man of affairs, a justice of the peace and a very extensive land-owner. Our subject has two brothers: Hollis E.. an attorney at East Liverpool : and J. B.. a blacksmith here.

Frank E. Grosshans was reared in Columbiana County, and was educated in the common schools, and at Mount I'nion College, lbs law reading was done under Col. H. R. Hill.

at East Liverpool, and from his preceptor's office he entered the Cincinnati Law School, where lie was graduated in 1892. His whole j>eriod of practice has heen in East Liverpool, first in partnership with his brother, but for the j»ast five years alune. His practice is of a general character, and lie lias met with enough success to make him to be considered a leader in his profession here. His personal -nullifications and abilities have placed him in a position of influence in city affairs, and in 1808 he was elected city solicitor on the Republican ticket.

On September J, 1897, at Montpelier, Vermont. Mr. Grosshans was married to Maud F. Porter, who was born in Vermont, and is a daughter of the late George L. Porter, who died in Connecticut. They have two children, Ixith born at East Liverpool, viz.: Donovan Porter and Marjorie Thomas. Mrs. Grossturns is a member of the Vermont Society of Colonial Dames. In 1902 Mr. Grosshans built his fine residence "Hillcrest" at East Liverpool. Both he and his wife belong to the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Grosshans' fraternal associations are Masonic, and lie belongs to the lilue Lodge and Chapter at East Liverpool, the Lodge of Perfection at Steubenville and Lake Eric Consistory at Cleveland. He is a prominent member of the Phoenix Club, a social organization of East Liverpool.

\MF.S R. CAREY, senior member of the law firm of Carey & Mullins, one nf the strong legal combinations of Salem, was born at Salem and is a son of Dr. Abel and Marie P. (Miller) Carey.

The late Dr. Al>el Carey was born September 16, 1S09, and died January 10. 1872. He was one of the pioneer physicians of Columbiana County and enjoyed the reputation of lK-ing one of the ablest. The mother of our subject was Ixnn May 4. 1817. at Brownsville, Pennsylvania. They had nine children, six of whom still survive.

Salem, attending school, and subsequently he entered Western Reserve College at Hudson, where lie was graduated in the class of 1874. He then entered the Law School of Harvard I University, where he was graduated in the class of 1877. He has since practiced law in Salem excepting during the years from 1878 to 1887, when he was in Port Wayne, Indiana, as assistant solicitor for the Pennsylvania Company. He returned to Salem in 1887 and became solicitor for the Pennsylvania Company in its Fourth District, succeeding Rush Taggart, Esq. From 1889 to 1900 lie was in partnership with W. C. Liovlc and Frederic I. Mullins, under the firm name of Carey, Boyle & Mullins. Mr. Boyle left the firm in 1900, since which time the style of the firm has been as it is at present.

Jn 1888 Mr. Carey was united in marriage with Carrie Hampson, daughter of R. V. Hampson, of Salem, ami they have these children : Elizabeth, James R., Jr., and Hampson. Mr. Carey and family reside in a very pleasant home at Xo. 150 Franklin avenue.

IOHX F. HA XX AY, one of the leading farmers and dairymen of Butler township and one of its highly respected citizens, resides on a valuable farm of 160 acres in section J 6, which has been his home for the past 35 years. Mr. Hannay was l>orn near Coraopolis, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, August 8: 1843, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Watson) I lannav.

. William Hannay, who was bom in Scotland, came to America when 21 years of age. He settled in Pennsylvania and married there, but died in Ohio. July 8, 1864. aged 62 years. He was a contractor and learned the trade of stone-mason in his native land. He became a large railroad contractor and did the bridging and laid the track for the Fort Wayne Railroad and was in the employ of that system at the time of his death. In addition to a great deal of important construction work at Pittsburg, he built the locks on various canals, in- chiding the Sandy and Beaver Canal here and a canal at Bowling Green. Kentucky. He built the llr-sl asylum at Newburg. He owned a fann of 162 acres in Perry township but never fanned, giving his attention to contracting entirely. In politics he was a Republican. In religious belief he was a Methodist. Me was a man who was trusted implicitly, a capable machinist, a reliable contractor, a good father and a most worthy citizen. lie married Elizabeth Watson, of Allegheny County. Pennsylvania, who was lioni in England and came to America with her parents. Mark and Ellen Watson, when 16 years of age. Her death occurred on the old farm in Perry township in tS<)i. at the age of 78 yens, l ucre were nine children born to this union, four of whom died young, the survivors l>eing : William, of Salem: James E., of Perry township; John I\, of this sketch; Robert, of Butler township; and David, who lives on the old home in Perry township.

Our subject was 1 1 years old when his parents came to Columbiana County. Ohio, and he has lived in the vicinity of Salem ever since. He assisted on the home farm until he enlisted for service in the Civil War. on August 31. 1S64, in Company I. 178th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.. under Capt. William A. Miller and Col. Jacob Stafford. He participated in the battles of Stone River. Cedar Creek. Shelhvville and Kinstou, and continued in the service until the close of the war. I>eing mustered out in July, 1805. Since his return from the army, Mr. Hannay has l>cen settled on bis present farm. There are two good residences here, one occupied by his sou and the large brick one. which he himself occupies. Mr. Hannay has a tine orchard of 10 acres. He is one of the stockholders of the Winona Creamery and is counted one of the substantial men of his section.

Mr.* Hannay was married to Mary E. Patterson, who was lx>rn on this farm and has always resided here. She is a daughter of Robert and Lydia Ann Patterson. They have three children: Emma L.. who married Oliver N. Tomlii^on. resides at Denver. Colorado, and has three children. - Edith. Ruth and Walter: Robert P.. residing on his father's farm, who

CARTWRIGHT BROTHERS COMPANY, one of the important manufacturing concerns of East Liverpool, has a reputation extending throughout the country, its products going to all sections. The company employs about 200 men in the manufacture of toilet and table wares, and make snccialtics in decorative ware. The company was established as a copartnership in 1864, and in 1897 was incorporated with a capital stock of $100,000, and the following officers: William Cartwright. president and treasurer: Samuel R. Cartwright. vice-president and general manager : and John '['. Cartwright. secretary. William H., Frederick H. and Ambrose J. Cartwright are also interested in and actively identified with this company. All these gentlemen have gained prominence as business men and stand among the foremost citizens of this section of Ohio. The plant which they control has seven ware kilns and four decorating kilns, and the excellence of the product is attested by the size of the business done.