Columbiana County, Ohio - Chapter 20: The Towns and Townships - Iii, 1905 (part 16 of 19)

John Pattison was horn in the old homestead at Hadley, Pennsylvania, in 1843. an<1 still resides there, conducting it as a dairy farm. He is a Republican in ]x>litics and has held several township offices, such as school director, trustee and supervisor. In 1864 he answered the call for volunteers for three-months service in the Union Army and served until his term of enlistment expired. He married Maria L. C leeland. a daughter of John Cleeland. Ijorn at Portersville. Pennsylvania. Eight children were lwrn to them, seven of whom grew to maturity, as follows: Lillian, wife of Edgar Noyes, of Salamanca, New York ; Glenn R. ; Paul P.. who still lives on the old homestead ; Ethel, who lives at home; Lois, a trained nurse

. in one of the hospitals at Buffalo. New York ; Hazel, wife of Earl Minnis. of Clark's Mills. Pennsylvania; and Jeanie, who is at home. Mary, the third child of this union, died in j infancy. Religiously, they are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which Mr. Pattison has been elder for m< »re than 40 years ; he has been superintendent of the Sunday-school many years.

Cilenn R. Pattsion remained on the home farm until he reached his majority, then went to Butler. Pennsvlvania. and learned the trade of jeweler, watchmaker and optician, remaining there three years. Having Wen favorably impressed w ith the rapid growth and prosi>erous condition of East Liverpool, he decided to make this city the scene of his business operations. Accordingly in 1896. he opened a small store at No. 104 Fifth street, but later moved to Sixth street as he needed more commodious i|uarters. He later formed a partnership with j Pearce Walker under the firm name of Pattison & Walker, but at the end of eight months purchased the interest of his jKirtner and has since continued alone. In March, tyoo. he moved to >2o Market street, in the "Diamond," where he remained until the disastrous fire of February, 1905. He then found temporary quarter* < >n Market street, above the Horn Switch, and upon the completion of the new building resumed his old stand. He has the largest and leading jewelry store in the city, and carries a magnificent line. He has given the strictest attention to his business, having little time for anything else, and when not at the store is generally found in the companionship of his family.

Mr. Pattison was united in marriage with Lida J. Rankin, a daughter of William A. Rankin, of Amsterdam, Ohio. They reside in a beautiful residence at No. 367 Lincoln avenue, which lie purchased in 1903. Religiously, they are members of the First Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican but has never taken an active part in political affairs.

The father of Mr. F >ml ins- m was horn in Eastern IVniirylvania. December Jo. [Xj.V and was a son mi Isaac Tondin-i >n. I he latter was born 0:1 land winch is now included in the city of Philadelphia, came t<> Ohio- in youth and spent the remainder uf his life in Jefferson Count}', t 'on'.ley Tonilms, .n was still very small when Ins parents removed to Jefferson Count v. Ohio, where a :;ir^c portion <,f his life was sj>ent. lie was a dealer, buyer and shipper of livestock for manv wars, a man who was eminently successful m .1 business nay and equally prominent :n the affairs ,,f his community, lie was a strict observer ,>»' the principles of the Hicksite branch of the Soeietv of Friends. His death took place- a: Salem, when he was ayed 78 year-, l htr subjects tin >lbcr was bom and reared near Xew Garden. Columbiana County, Ohio, and d:ed at Salem :n i<s,yJ. aged 65 years, The four cliil, hen < \ d'e family were, Lindley, of this skrich . .Mrs Minerva T. Hawley. of Salem. Oliver X., of Denver, Col-irado; and Mrs. Sarah T. W- ohari. of Denver.

some two years there, attending a business college during this time and taking up a farm, proving it and disposing of it. He continued to teach and farm until he returned to Salem, in the meantime seeuig something of the rough hie of newly settled regions. After o lining kick, he taught school at Salem for one winter but in the following spring he became a clerk for \V. G. lawcett. with whom he continued until the fall of iXfv), when lie started into the grocery business with J. W. Lease, under the Firm name of Lease \ Toinlinson. One year later he I* night Mr. I.easeX interest and has continued m the same line ever since, although he has increased his scope, adding feed and building material to Iks other commodities.

Mr. Tomlinsofi was married Mav jS, iXtjo. to Miriam I!. Lease, who was born at Salem .and is a. daughter of F.dwiu and Mary H. < W'hhiuery » Lease. They have hw children, viz: Mary la., lad win A. William W.. Esther X. and Charles Frederick.

In politics Mr. Toinlinson is a stanch Republican and is an active party man. He was the first president of the lUtsmess Asociation which was organized some two years ago at Salem. Mr. T..tnFnso:i was reared' as a Friend. b'.:t now attends the Ciutarian Church, which, to all intents and purposes, teaches the same rules of conduct and has the s;in:e underlying principles of rcligu -us belief.

a. ST< >C h'FFR. superintendent of the mine and clay bank of the Columbia Fire Ciay Company, located near Washingtoiivillc. was kirn in Mahomng Count v, Ohio, March 7. !*5_\ and is a sou of John ( '. Stonffer. w ho was a|s, , .1 native 1 f Mala ,ning County where he carried on farming and milling. He was an - >id line Whig and a man of si ion g con \ act ions.

D. F. StoiilTer obtained such education as the rural schools offered and took up the work on the farm which lie continued for some j$ years when be turned hi* .attention to 1'ne development of the h'au \'iew and X'ationa: Coal Mines Sinqe then he has been successful in opening up a number of mines and is at this time the efficient superintendent of the plant of the Columbia Fire Clay Company, which is located near Washingtonville. In addition he oversees the cultivation of his farm of 60 acres which furnishes him a pleasant diversion.

Mr. StoutTer was married in 1874 to Hannah E. Myers, of Mahoning County, who has presented him with four sons. Harry A., Charles, Ray G. and William. The family are regular attendants (if the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which they are members ami of which Mr. Stouffer is trustee and steward. He is one of the most energetic and successful superintendents that the Sunday school has ever had and he has been most fortunate in increasing the membership of the school during lv administration. He is a strong Republican and has served in various offices. He has l>een a member of the school hoard and the council and was mayor of Washingtonville. He was postmaster of the village during the administration of President Harrison. He is charter member of the lodges of the Knights of Pythias and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, at Washingtonville, and is a man who stands high among his neighbors.

pHN ROSE is one of the leading agriculturists of Madison township, where he owns a farm of 60 acres in section 28, a little more than a mile from the place of his birth. He is a son of Hugh and Mary (McPherson) Rose.

Hugh Rose was l>orn in lnverness-shire. Scotland, and came to America when about thirty years of age. He was married in this country to Mary McPherson. daughter of John McPherson. He purchased a farm in Madison township, Columbiana County, Ohio, where he reared a family of eight children, namely: Margaret, deceased ; John ; Marjorie: Tames: William: Isat>el. deceased: Mary and Hugh. James is now living on the old homestead. William and Marjorie reside in Indianapolis. Indiana. Hugh and Man- own a farm of 180 acres in section 27, Madison township.

John Rose attended the schools of his district during the winter and assisted on the farm during the summer months. In 1881 lie and his brother James purchased 160 acres of land in section 28, but James afterwards disposed of his 80 to H. J. Hagey and John continued to cultivate and improve his property. His farm is now 60 acres in extent. Alxnit the time he purchased his farm. Mr. Rose was married to Margaret Smith who was born in Madison township. Columbiana County. Ohio. Her father, Daniel Smith, came to America with his parents, who settled in Yellow Creek tow nship. Columbiana County, Ohio, and with them resided until his marriage to Isabel Mcintosh, when he moved to his own farm in Madison township, where his death occurred in October, 1802. His wife died in December, 1876. Our subject and his good wife have not been blessed with children. Mr. Rose is a Republican and was one of the 100-day men in the war of the Rebellion. He is a memlier of the Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church and a man whose integrity and uprightness have made him universally esteemed.

pHX SCIILEITER, furniture dealer and one of the reputable and prosperous merchants of East Liverpool, I was born January 17. 186V), at Freeport. Armstrong County. Pennsylvania. His parents were John and Margaret (Pilazy) Schleitcr. late of Wellsville. this county. His father was of German birth and learned and followed the trade of a cabinetmaker in his native country for many years before he thought of bettering his circumstances by moving to America. Arriving here, he located in Armstrong County. Pennsylvania, where he engaged in business until 1876 when he came to Ohio, making his home at Salineville for two years and working at the cabinetlinkers' trade. He then worked at that trade in East I.ivcrj>ool alxmt two years, after which he removed to Wellsville. where he was a leading contractor up to the time of his death in 1893 at the age of f.7 years. He gave his support to the Democratic party. His wife died in 1888 at the age of 45 years. Two children grew to adult years and still survive them, viz < Mary, who is the wife of Isaac Lane Maylone of Wcllsville: and John Schleiter, the subject of this article. Opportunities for obtaining a schooling were meager and the lad was set to learning the carpenters trade. lie worked at this for seven or eight years when lie entered the employ of the Pullman Palace Car Company at Cincinnati as a cabinet maker. He remained with the company for five years and as he had an aptitude for the work, became adept in the use of his tools and used this skill to advantage by returning to Wcllsville and opening a repair shop where furniture could be renovated and Ik- made as good as when new. Al>out a year later he located in Past Liverpool, where he conducted a similar shop, also buying secondhand furniture which he repaired and sold. He was prosperous beyond his expectations, in a short time added a line of new furniture and has built up an ever increasing business. He has handled very little second-hand furniture during the past five years.

Mr. Schleiter married Margaret Furber. daughter of Gerhart Purler, of Cincinnati, and three children have blessed their union, - Clarence. Walter and Charles.

ILLIAM TACK CURRY, president of The Old Roman W all Plaster Company, of East Liverpool, was torn Januarv 4. tR6o. and is a son of W illiam' E. and U-titia B. ( Jack) Curry. His paternal grandfather was Dr. Joseph Curry, who died akmt the middle of the last century and was a man of considerable reputation as a skilled physician and surgeon. He practiced throughout Allegheny and Washington counties. Pennsylvania, and was very successful in his profession and in the agricultural operations which he also carried on. He owned six farms and gave one to each son. J le lived a long and use- I'ul life. »>eing past 80 years of age at the time

William E. Curry was Ixim in Baldwin township, Allegheny County. Pennsylvania, in Decem!>cr. 1827. and was reared to manhood on a farm. After graduating from Washington and Jefferson College he studied medicine, but did not devote any time to its practice. He opened a drug store in Johnstown. Pennsylvania, for a short time ami then moved upon a farm in Baldwin township, which bis father had given him, ami operated it 12 years. Later he moved to Allegheny and engaged in the lumber business for about two years and in 1868 moved to Heaver County, where he again farmed. In 1874 he moved to East Liverpool and opened a furniture and undertaking establishment, which he conducted in partnership with a Mr. Anderson for several years, retiring from business some eight or nine years before his death. In young manhood he was identified with the Masons. He enlisted for service in the Civil War but his regiment was never called out. He was a strong Prohibitionist and cast the first and for many years the only Prohibition vote in Columbiana County, having to write his ballot. He died in November, 1897, honored and esteemed by all who knew him. He married Letitia Rritton Jack, who was born at Chillicothe. Ohio, April 2. 1827, and was a daughter of Henry Jack. Her mother died when Letitia was about 15 and her farher married a second time. After the death of her mother, she went to Pittsburg and made her home with her uncle. John E. Parke, and it was there she met and married Mr. Curry. She was a memlK-r of the First Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool and an untiring worker, noted for her philanthropy and many charitable works. The West End Presbyterian Chapel is named in her honor and had its In-ginning in a Sunday-school which she organized. This Sundav-schoot was called together by ringing a big dinner Itfll and the meetings were held under the trees. She also was largely instrumental in the erection of the Past Liverpool Hospital and on Arbor Day. mo.S- the officers of that institution planted a eucalyptus tree iu front of the building and named it in memory i»f her. She was alwavs an earnest worker in the W. C. T. U. ami a life member of the American Bible Society. Her death occurred January 5. 1900. and was the cause of universal sorrow. One of her eight children died in infancy. The other seven were as follows: Harry, who died in 1873 when in his 19th year: Letitia. who met death by burning at the age of 16 in 1872: Annie B., who died in 1903 at the age of 46: William J.; Frank F.. secretary of The Old Roman Wall Plaster Company ; Mary, wife of E. J. Moody, of Santa Barbara. California : and Hattie. who died in 1896 at the age of 26 years.

William J. Curry began his intellectual training in Allegheny County, continued it in the old academy at Darlington. Beaver County, and finished it with a course in the East Liverpool High School. He then entered the drug store of Dr. Ikirt. where he remained until he became a registered pharmacist. In 1879 he became foreman of Thomas's knob works and acted in that cajiacity 14 years. In the meantime he was busily engaged in experimenting on a property left him by his father near the foot of Sixth street in the hope of perfecting a hard wall plaster. He was finally successful. He has also perfected a cement composition, which makes a cement block that is entirely impervious to water, the only com]H>sition of its kind known. He organized a company to manufacture the plaster, which company also handles cement, lime and building material, doing a large business. He has been president of the company since its organization in 180)3. He was married to Dora Andrews, daughter of Matthew Andrews, of East Liverpool, and one child. Eleanor, has blessed their union. They are members of the First United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Curry is a Prohibitionist.

>WI N THOM AS, postmaster of Winona in Butler township, was born in Hanover township. Columbiana County. Ohio. May _\ i&y). and is a son of Henry and Sarah (Johns) Thomas.

Thomas, was probably horn there. He came to Columbiana County among the earliest pioneers. The father of our subject was liorn in this county and spent his whole life bere. dying at the age of 52 years. He married Sarah Johns, who was also a native of this county, ami who survived him. dying at the age j of 74 years. They reared these children: Jesse, I now of Van Buren County. Michigan, who ! served eight months during the Civil War in I Company I. 179th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.: Mrs. Elizabeth SchafYer. of Homeworth: Nathan, a very prominent citizen of Paw Paw. Michigan: Stanton, of Columbiana County, who served four years and two months in the Civil War. as a memlier of Company I. 19th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.: Mrs. Maria Kerns, of Winona: Mrs. Phoebe Boone, deceased; Franklin: Edwin, of this sketch ; and Kersey, who died aged seven : years. Each of the sons of this family who was old enough to carry a musket served in the Civil war. and the number of years they gave to the service of their country aggregate 33 years. Nathan Thomas served three years in the loth Regiment Kansas Vol. Inf., and came to Columbiana County just before the last call for troops. He that reenlisted as 1st lieutenant of Company I. 191st Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. in which he served until the close of the 'war. Then he went to Van Buren County. Michigan, and shortly afterward was elected sheriff, serving a numlicr of terms. Franklin Thomas also saw a long term of army service. He enlisted at the time of the last call and after the close of the war he entered the regular service in which he remained for 17 years. His death occurred some seven years ago.

Our subject was left an orphan at the age ! of eight years by the death of his father and he I remained with his mother until he was 16 years J of age. when she sold the farm and they removed to Adair, where he still continued with her until he was 22 years old. He was variously occupied, serving five terms as assessor of Hanover township, and in other offices. When 33 years old he came to Winona and started in a grocery business, which has l>een his main enterprise ever since, only interrupted one year on account of an accident which had befallen ' his son, w hen he was required to give the child

James N. Kose

Mr. Thomas carries a large and varied stock to meet the demands of trade at Winona, including groceries, wall paper, patent medicine, school Iwoks and stationery. He was appointed postmaster first dnring the administration of President Harrison, and he served four years and was again appointed under President* McKinley and has remained undisturbed in the office ever since. He has been township clerk three terms and is serving at present, and has been a notary public for the past 15 or 20 years. He has served on the Republican County Central Committee continuously for the past 22 years and has l>een an imj>ortant factor in party movements. He assisted to nominate the first circuit nidge here, some 20 years ago.

Mr. Thomas married Elizabeth A. Wilson, who was born near Adair, Ohio, and is a daughter of John and Annie (Andre) Wilson, natives of this county, who came of German descent. They have had six sons born to them, namely: Walter J., who died aged 24 years; Warren I.eslie. who died aged three years; Harry Brinton. of Newton Falls, Ohio; Frank I... of Salem: and Mervin H. and Albert J., both at home.

Mr. Thomas has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for a number of years and belongs to Ijodge No. 408. of Hanover village. He has very frequently l>een called upon to act as executor and has settled a great many estates in his locality. He is acting at present as executor of the John Hovle estate, where $25,000 is involved.

j^| MF.S N. ROSE, justice of the peace Hfi with office in Room 5, second floor. p| 1 Potters' National Bank Building, East Bwl Liverpool, has served continuously in this office since 1889 and enjoys the distinction of never having had a single decision reversed by a higher court. Mr. Rose was lxiru at Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio. February 10. 1842, and is a son of Henry and Betsy ( Jennings ) Rose.

Chautauqua County, New York, and died May 30, 1890, in Portage County, Ohio. The mother of our subject was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, December 16, 1816, and died in Randolph township, Portage County, Ohio, in March, 1887. Henry Rose was a substantial farmer. Politically a Whig in early life, he became a Know-Nothing and subsequently a Republican. Five of his children still survive : James N. ; Clara, Mary, Byron B. and Hiram E. The last named has his residence at Owenslioro. Kentucky, where he owns a fine home. He is a Mexican land promoter and is secretary and manager of the San Miguel Plantation Company, with headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce Building in Chicago. He is a very successful business man and is the owner of much land in Mexico.

Our subject was reared on his father's farm in Portage County, Ohio, and secured Jus education in the public schools. The opening of the Civil War found him a strong and lusty youth of 19 years, who was readily accepted when he signified his desire to enlist in defense of his country. On September 25, 1861, he entered Battery A. First Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, in which he served two years and was then discharged on account of disability. I'immi recovering his health, he learned the jeweler's trade at Alliance with a brotherin-law, N. C. Davis, and subsequently he conducted stores at Minerva, Alliance, East Liverpool and Wcllsville, working as a jeweler for 28 years.

In April, 1889, he was elected justice of the peace and has served continuously since. He has lieen a resident of East Liverpool for the past 28 years and is a well-known and highly respected citizen. His long record as a dispenser of justice reflects great credit upon him and that his fellow-citizens still entertain the same confidence in his justice and impartiality as well as his superior judgment, has l>een shown bv his election for his sixth term which l>egan on January 1, 1905. Although not a member of the War, he has devoted much study to the pension laws and has l*en the means of securing more pensions for deserving people than any pension attorney in the county.

On Octolwr 29. 1864. Mr. Rose was married to Mary C. Miller. who died Deccmlxrr -'8. 180.7. leaving two children : Mary K.. wife of 1-. E. Mcl'arland, of East Liverpool: and Charles II.. a member of the East Liverpool Fire Department. On July (>. 1K99. Judge Rose was married to Emma E. Heiserman. of Alliance. Ohio.

I 'or over 40 years Mr. Rose has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for the same length of -time be has l>een a subscriber to the Pittsburg Christian Aiivocolc. I'oitically he is a Republican, an old liner, litis one of the prominent memlxrrs of General Lyon Post. Xo. 44, G. A. R., and has rilled various official ]x>sitions in that ljody. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

ll.LIAM H. MATTHEWS, principal of the Salem Business College, -if Salem, which is one of the leading commercial educational institutions of the State, was born October 2. 187^. in Mercer Comity. Pennsylvania, and is a son of Henry and Loransa (Clark) Matthews.

The parents of Mr. Matthews reside at Orangeville. Ohio, having retired from their large farm in Trumbull County, which is leased t-> tenants. The father was lx.ru in Herefordshire. England, and the mother in Pennsylvania. They had live chihfren. our subject being the third in order of birth.

When William H. Matthews was u years old. he went to Southern Kansas and two years Inter to Iowa. In the latter State he acquired the «ire-iter part of Ins education, first in the public schools, then .in Simpson College and suhsemientlv the bwa State College, taking special work in both institutions in the direction of preparing for the profession of teaching. He then entered this profession and taught two years in the Iowa public schools. After spending one year as a commercial traveler, he went to his native State and was engaged in educational work at Reaver balls until 1895. when he came to Salem. Ohio. His first year in this

Professor Matthews* long experience in the educational field gave him a fine equipment for his present enterprise. He has made his college a school of importance, one which ranks very high all over the State, his patronage coming from a wide territory, lie has two study courses. - business and shorthand - and has competent teachers, employing three assistants during the school year and giving his personal attention to the students. Since he lias taken charge the attendance has continually increased and the last year's enrollment included 150 students. ( iraduates of the Salem Business College fill nine-tenths of the office positions in the vicinity of Salem, and their efficiency but serves to add to the fine reputation the school enjoys. The sessions cover 10 months of the year, closing through July and August, while the night school runs about eight months.

In 181)7 Mr. Matthews married Dorothy Jordan, who was State secretary of the Daughters of V eterans, of Nebraska, and is a daughter of Capt. D. C. Jordan. They have one son. Loran. Their home is situated at Xo. 253 McKinley avenue. Salem.

Mr. Matthews is politically a Republican, and his friends are suggesting him for membership in the City Council. His fraternal connection is with the Modem Woodmen of America. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

-RXHARD XAXDER deceased, was born in Germany. February 15. 1825. and there grew to manhood. At the age of 29 years he came to America and took up his residence in Columbiana Count v. Ohio, w here he continued to live until death flainied him. His first stopping place was near the village of Columbiana, whore lie engaged in farming on rented property for a number of years. Later he rented a fa mi in the vicinity of Petersburg and remained there until 1871. By this time industry and frugality had enabled him to save sufficient means to pur- chase a home of his own and he now nought 100 of land in section 14. Unity township. This property is owned and occupied hy his daughter, Mrs. Lemley. It was under cultivation at the time of its purchase and was a tine piece of farm land, its value being still further increased in the years succeeding its purchase hy Mr. Xander hy his care and labor, for he was a practical farmer and understood tilling his fields to insure the best returns. He farmed here until his death, which occurred October 3'. '9°4-

Mr. Xander married Christiana Lutz. who is also now deceased. They had two children, - Mary and Charlotte. Mary became the wife of Solomon Estinger. of Unity village, and at her death left one child. - Minnie, who married John Lewis, of East Palestine, in 1905. Charlotte was married in 189.2 to Charles Lemley, The parents of Mr. Lemley arc Jacob and Melinda (Graham) Lemley. residents of Michigan, and of the five children born to them. is the only one residing in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lemley are the parents of three children, namely: Helen, a bright young blossom transplanted to the heavenly gardens; Virgil and Otto. Mr. Lemley is a wide-awake, energetic agriculturist and he and his estimable wife occupy a prominent place in tiie community. .Mrs. Ix-mlcy was reared in the Lutheran faith, her parents having been members and zealous workers of Koch Lutheran Church.

T. HARD, a leading factor Hi!! in the commercial world of East » ^n5( Liverpool, who is president of The jsOedHi Hard Furniture & Carpet Company of this city, was ljorn in Ontario. Canada, and is a son of Edwin and Susanna Kiariiett) Hani.

Roth parents of Mr. Hard were born in England, the father. April 12. 1824. When a lad of eight or nine years, his father, the grandfather of our subject, started for America, in company with other members of his family, bringing his son Edwin along. On the voyage the child was made fatherless and was taken charge of by the widow of his maternal uncle, who later married and settled in Canada, where Edwin Hard's boyhood and young manhood were spent. He learned the trade of millwright and. being a natural mechanic, he found in the varied requirements of this occupation ample and agreeable opportunities for the exercise of his talent. In follow ing this trade he came to the United States, going to l.ockport. New York, during the time of the C ivil W ar. called there to erect llax mills. The raising of received considerable impetus at that time and grave fears were entertained in the South for the future of the cotton industry. Later his work brought him to Tuscarawas County. Ohio, and he was engaged for a time in erecting mills through this section.

At a later date Mr. Hard turned his attention to the manufacture of furniture on his own account and continued in that industry until his plant was destroyed by tire in 1886. Then he came to East Liverpool and in partnership with his son. our subject, began the manufacture of upholstered furniture and mattresses. The business was commenced in a small way in a room 18 by 40 feet in dimensions, located at the corner of Broadway and Railroad street. Altout 18 months later J. H. Dawson became interested and the firm name became Hard & Dawson, and at the same time a general line of furniture was added and the salesrooms removed to a more suitable location. The business has steadily increased in volume and from time to time its location has 1>eeu changed in order to meet necessarv requirements. In 1802 the company completed the present commodious building at Xo. 105 l'ifth street. This building was erected for their use and is a substantial brick structure 46 by 1 $n feet, having four floors besides storage rooms.

In 1001 the business w as incorporated as the S. C Hard Company and our subject has been president and manager from the date of incorporation. Employment is given 14 skilled workmen and the enterprise takes a prominent place among East Liverpool's successful industries. The company at the present time has the largest furniture warerooms in Eastern Ohio.

who reached maturity were: Thomas H., of Cleveland: .Mrs. Laura E. Weibel, a resident of Canton, Ohio: Emma, deceased, wife of Philip : Knapenberger of Cleveland ; Charles T., of this | sketch and Garnet I E.. deceased. Both Mr. Hard and wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Charles T. Hard passed his childhood in 1 Ontario, but was educated in Tuscarawas County. Ohio. He learned upholstering and : wood carving in his father's factory and later | served a lull apprenticeship to the carriage I painting trade, in order that he might have a thorough understanding of the art of producing the finest jxtlish and finish. This knowledge ; has proved of the greatest advantage in the fur- I niture manufacturing business and still stands ' him in good stead, although the destruction of his father's plant necessarily brought about changes in the line of work. No practical know ledge is thrown away and Mr. Hard is all the better equipped to direct ami oversee on J account of his own complete knowledge of \ details.

Mr. Hard married Nettie M. Minter, who is a daughter of Rev. E. Minter. a German Lutheran clergyman, who is now stationed at North Baltimore. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hard are meml>ers of the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool.

In political affiliation l>oth Mr. Hard and j his father are Republicans. lie is prominent in the Odd Eellows organization in Ohio, being past grand of East Liverpool Lodge. \<>. 370, and past patriarch of Canton Rhodes, No. 73, Patriarchs Militant.

VHRKW GALM. confectioner and baker, at East Liverpool, stands very high in the estimation of his fellow citizens as an honest, upright, enterprising and reliable man. He was bom at Rrensbach. Germany. June j. 1852. and is n son of Philip and Maria P>arbara ( Dornl»erger) Galni.

The parents of Mr. Galm were quiet, industrious people, whose whole lives were passed in their native locality. - Drensbach. Germany. - where the father died in 1872. aged 47 years i

Andrew Galm learned the shoemaking trade in Germany, after he had completed his schooling, but did not follow it for a livelihood as its. pursuit interfered with his health. When he was 17 years of age, he reached New York and there commenced to learn the baking trade and followed it there until 1873, when he came to- Ohio and worked tor a time as a baker at Steubenville. but subsequently became a glassworker and remained there so employed until 1876. Then he removed to Wellsvillc and worked as a baker until 1880, when he becam* a resident of East Liverpool. Selecting a site on Broadway, he opened a bakery which he removed a few months later to Third street and carried on a good business there for a year and a half.

During this time Mr. Calm's reputation as a baker had extended and his trade had grown to large proportions and he then lx>ught his present property on Fifth street. On the rear of this lot there was a cottage and this Mr. Galnr remodeled and turned into a bakery, making it a modern building for his purpose and having here plenty of light and air. He has put in a modem bread-making machine and all his surroundings are clean and sanitary. He says that his bakery is far superior to the close, stuffy l»asements in New York where he learned his trade. Many of the local grocery stores handle his goods and his business is one of the largest in his line in the city, he l>eing the oldest baker here.

Mr. Galm married Louisa Bicksi, a native of Germany, and they have three children, the two oldest being employed by their father in the business. They are as follows: Helena M. .1.. William A. and Andrew L. Both Mr. and Mrs. Galm are members of the German Lutheran Church.

Mr. Galm uses his own judgment in the support of candidates for office. He has alw ays supported good and wholesome laws and puts the man before the party in every campaign. He belongs to Iroquois Tribe, No. 40. I. O. K. M.. the Mystic Circle and the East Liverpool Tumvercin.

L. TRUESDALE. a representative fiSri citizen nf Leetonia. has Ixren identified jpf I with the railroad business at this BJ place since the close of the Civil War and is at the present time serving as freight agent for the F'ennsylvania Company and agent for the Adams Express Company.

Mr. Truesdale was born in Mahoning County. Ohio. February 10. 1843, and is a son of James Truesdale. of Canfield. Ohio, who was there engaged in the manufacture of edge tools until his death in 1845. The native state -of James Truesdale was Connecticut. The of this sketch received his educational training in the public schools of Canfield, Ohio, and at the age of 18 years joined the army. He in the Second Regiment. Ohio Vol. Cav.. and was mustered into service at Cleveland. He went with his regiment to Missouri where it fought against the bushwhackers, and with it until he was discharged because of physical disability after a year and a half of service. He returned to Canfield and then located at Meadville, but for one year the condition of his health was such he could do no work. Upon his recovery he clerked in a store one year, then in the spring of 1865 he came to Leetonia and engaged as civil engineer in the of the Niles & New Li si ton Railroad. He also helped to lay out the first town lots of Leetonia. In 1806 he was appointed joint agent of the Pennsylvania and Erie Railroad companies and also represented the Adams and Wells- Kargo express companies at that place. He continued as joint agent for a period of 35 years. Since 1001. when the railroads abandoned the joint station he has served as freight agent for the Pennsylvania road and agent for the Adams Express Company. He has been prominently identified with the business interests of Leetonia. having been a director in the First National Hank since its organization. He possesses abilitv as a business nnti and has well merited the success with which he has met.

Mr. Truesdale was first married in 1867 to Mary E. Porter, who was Imrn at New Castle. Pennsylvania, and died in l8<»2. leaving four children: Minnie ()., of Pittsburg, who has -charge of the music department of Horn's store; Fred P.. special agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad; Carrie H., who lives at home; and Clyde H.. of Pittsburg, who is the west- IkiuikI billing clerk of the Allegheny Valley Railroad. Mr. Truesdale formed a second marital union, in 1894, with Sarah E. Ro1>erts. of Wellsville. Ohio. Religiously, they are members of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject is a 32nd degree Mason, being past master of Leetonia Lodge. F. & A. M.; past eminent commander of the Commandery at Salem; a member of the Consistory at Pittsburg and Alcoran Temple. A. A. O. N. M. S, at Cleveland. He is past commander of Burnside Post, No. 137. G. A. R.. and is at the present time quartermaster.

\. FINK, one of the prominent farmers of Center township, w ho resides on his well-tilled farm of 206 acres, located in sections 32 and 33. was liorn at Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio. January 8. 1834, and is a son of John and Katherine (Sprinkle) Fink.

John Fink was liom in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, and was six months old when his parents came to Mahoning County. He was a son of Daniel Fink, also a native of Lehigh County, who was an early pioneer in Mahoning County, where he entered a large bodv of land. The Fink family was established in the United States by three brothers of the name, who came from Germany some 320 years ago.

The mother of our subject was Ixirn at Boardman, Mahoning County. Ohio, and was a daughter of George and Kate Sprinkle, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. She spent all her married life at Canfield. where her husband was in the stock buying business. They had eight children, our subject being the third in order of birth.

A. A. Fink was reared on his father's farm and obtained his education in the local schools. When about 22 years old. he went to Berlin, Ohio, and there engaged for six years in fanning and operating a sawmill and then bought a farm in Ashtabula County, where he fanned

May 2. 18^4. C'-mpany G. 155th Reg.. Ohio Church at Lisbon. Vol. Inf.. for the thrte-momhs service. During his term of service he <li<I a full soldier's duty and returned home safely without being ailed to participate in ar:y ljatt'le. The regiment was ESWl'LLIAM WARD BAGLEY. president tir-t to Martinsburg. then to Washington Wmm I dent and secretary of The Bagley and to City Point, where his company jl \ W Company, of East Liverpool, deal <n detached duty and was sent to do gi; iPfcArflJ , r, n groceries and confectionery, service at Fortress Monroe. was born at Salem. Ohio. July 24.

to Salem, where he carried on a music store Abijah Bagley. the grandfather of our subfor one year and a grocery business for two ject. was born in Canada, whither his father, a years and then went back to Ashtabula for two Lombard preacher, had come after persecution more years. luml»ering during the w inters and jn England. Abijah Bagley settled in Clevesclling goods on the r^>ad during the summers, land, Ohio, at an early day and engaged there Then he returned to the vicinity of Salem where in a mercantile business for a time and then rehe farmed for six years and then purchased his moved to East Liverpool where he opened one present farm in Center township which he has ' of the first hotels of the city. This enterprise occupied for the past 16 years. This farm is he continued until 1860. when he returned to distinguished for being situated on one of the merchandising: and so continued until within a highest points in the county and is operated as 1 few years of his death, at the age of 87 years, a stock farm, for which it is well adapted and Francis Marion Bagley. father of our subfinely equipped. Mr. Fink raise* Shorthorn J ject. was born at Gilford. Ohio, in May. 1845. cattle and Merino dieep and his fine stock j and was reared to the pottery trade, one which has a reputation for excellence all over the ' he followed for some vears. loiter he became county. , . interested in mining and for a numlier of years Mr. Fink was marred OH March jo. 1854. followed the business of mining contractor in to Annie Flick, w ho was ljorn at Canfield. Ma- Columbiana County. In 1K78 he came to East boning County. Ohio. December to. 1836, and Liverpool and embarked in a grocery business is a daughter of Andrew and Barbara < Hahn t in the West End. He was a man of good busi- Flick, natives of Pennsylvania and the North ne*s faculty and prospered until he fell a tetnof England, respectively. The children of this porarv victim to the prevailing epidemic o( marriage were: Gobttrn M.. of Salem, who 1 smallpox. During his enforced inactivity his married Georgiana Heckler; Minnie, wife of business was neglected and practically ruined. Jacob Duck, of Salem ; Robert, of Salem, who He again engaged in merchandising and so conmarried Maggie Henrv. Paul, who married tinned until his death in Septeml>er. 1902. In Maud Haroff : and Carl M., who married Pearl politics he was a Democrat but was never an ac- Ncwhouse and lives on the farm of our sub- | tive politician. He married Eliza J. English, ject. On March 20, IQ04, Mr. and Mrs. Fink I who still survives and is associated with our enjoyed the celebration of their "Golden Wed- 1 subject, her onlv child, in his business concern*, ding" anniversary, which was a happy occa- She is a valued member of the Christian church SHOT for family and friends. Together they have as was the late Francis M. Bagley. borne the storms and enjoyed the sunshine of William Ward Bagley completed the coinover 50 years and are now surrounded in the ' mon school course at East Liverpool and enevening of life with all to make them happy. tered into business while still a youth, his first work being as a newsboy, from which lie graduated into the position of a reporter for the Pittsburg daily papers, more especially for the Evening Tribune, a political publication of East Liverpool. For a time he was interested in The Crisis Publishing Company and occupied the position of president.

On Octolwr 4, 1888. he entered into partnership with his mother under the firm name of The Baglcy Company. Business was started in a small way. the whole amount of capital not exceeding $40. but industry, careful management and upright business methods have developed this into one of the leading concerns of its kind in Columbiana County. In every essential Mr. Bagley is a self-made man and is one who is justly held in esteem in his city.

Mr. Ragley was married to Allveretta Oswald, daughter of a Baptist clergyman, of Alliance. Ohio, and they have one (laughter, Nellie Pauline, aged 10 years. Mrs. Bagley is a member of the Christian Church, while Mr. Bagley belongs to the First Presbyterian Church.

In political affiliation Mr. Bagley is a Republican. He takes a very decided interest in public matters and at all times works as a good citizen to promote the welfare of the city. His fraternal associations are with the Flks. the Ileptosophs and the Order of United American Mechanics.

LI. I AM H. SCI I EFTS, inspector for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at its shops in Wellsville. is the oldest employe in point of service, residing here, and with but few exceptions is one of the oldest of all the company's thousands of employes. This carries its own distinction without further comment, for it could not Ik; a fact without Mr. Schects having shown untiring industry, capacity, good judgment and strict fidelity to the interests of this great coqioration over a period of years which covers the whole life of many an individual. Mr. Scheets was born in Montgomery County, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April j j. 1839. and is a son of Henry and Mary (Zimmerman) Scheetz.

The original spelling of the family name was Scheetz. and the father of our subject adhered to it. The family is an old Pennsylvania German one.

Henry Scheetz was horn and reared in Montgomery County. Pennsylvania, dying in 1872, aged Ho years. He learned the business of paper manufacturing with his father and, when the latter died, fell heir to the mill which he continued to operate until the financial panic of 1837 ruined his business. In the course of a few years he came to Ohio and located at SteniKMiville, where he continued in business until 1867. when he retired and in i860, became a member of our subject's family, where he resided until his death. He served in the War of 1812 with his father. Brig. -Gen. Henry Scheetz. He married the estimable daughter J of a neighbor, Mary Zimmerman, who died in ! !8/7. aged 79 years. They had four children, ] the two to arrive at maturity licing: Amanda, j now deceased, formerly the wife of George I Henry, of Bellaire, Ohio: and William II.. of this sketch. The parents were members of the Presbyterian Church.

Our subject was reared at Steut>envillc and there was educated. In 1K57 he began to learn the trade of machinist in the shops of the Steubenville & Indiana Railroad, now a part of the Pennsylvania system, and worked in the shops there until 1865. In the summer of that year he was transferred to Wellsville and in the fall I of the year was made foreman of the roundhouse, a very exacting position. This he filled most satisfactorily until 1902. when he was promoted to his present position. Every duty j>ertaiuing to it is carefully filled according to the custom of years. He is very highly regarded by the corporation which he has so faithfully served.

Mr. Scheets was married, first, to Sarah Armstrong, who was a 1 laughter of James Armstrong, of Steul>etiville. Ohio. Their one child. Mary, is the wife of O. \V. Walkup. of Galcsbnrg, Illinois. The mother died in March. 1804, aged 23 years. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Schects married, second. F.Ila Abrahams, who is a daughter of Jefferson Abrahams, of Wellsville. 1 and of their seven children four grew to ma- turity, viz : Anna, wife of A. K. Riley, of Pittsburg; William, of Pittsburg; and Ruby and Thomas, living at home. Mrs. Scheets is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of YVellsville.

Politically the subject of this sketch is a Republican. Although not a politician, he has been elected to several very responsible positions, which he tilled with characteristic efficiency. For six years he was a member of the Hoard of Equalization and for six years was a member of the cemetery board.

HL^ \§jS was organized September 12, 1891, IMM in Masonic Hall, at a mass meeting addressed by the noted temperance evangelist, Major Hilton. The first officers were: President, Mrs. J. C. McClain; recording secretary, Sarah Lindsay; corresponding secretary, Anna \V. Or; treasurer. Mrs. John drove. The following ladies have served one or more terms as president: Mrs. P. S. Hart, Mrs. Alice Bunn, Mrs. C. H. Johnston, Mrs. Maria Lindsay, Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer, Mrs. Margaret Wilhclm and Mrs. Augusta McBane.

Owing to the existence of saloons in Salineville from its earliest history, temperance sentiment was at very low ebb at the time this organization was effected. Ignoring the difficulties of their work, this liand of brave women determined to create sentiment and nourish its growth until it would be strong enough to rid the village of the legalized liquor traffic.

Immediately upon its organization, the W. C T. I'. took »ip the department of work among children, called the "Loyal Temperance Legion." The L. T. L. was organized with Miss ('race Hunter as superintendent. The meetings were held for a time in the school building, and temperance principles were instilled into the minds of the children. Medal contest work was carried on successfully for a nmnlier of vears. During the fust years the \V. C. T. U. filled halt a column, weekly, in the local newspaper, the Salineville Runner. Mass meetings ami Gospel temperance meetings were frequently held. Ministers were continually reminded of their duty to preach temperance sermons, and were invited to address temperance mass meetings. Temperance and

J prohibition literature was purchased and distributed, and wall pockets put up in public places and kept supplied. School superintendents and teachers in the villr.«je and township schools were interviewed and enlisted on the side of scientific temperance instruction in the public schools. In 1897 the \V. C. T. U. established and supported a reading room for

I brought before the people from time to time. Finally in the spring of 1900, in connection with a committee of men. the W. C. T. U. circulated a petition, asking the Council to enact an ordinance prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors in Salineville. After a hard fought campaign, the teni|>erance forces were defeated by 75 votes. The "W hite Riblxiners" were discouraged but not despairing, and immediately went to work along the old lines, as well as taking up new work. A special effort was made to induce Sunday-school superintendents and teachers to emphasize temperance teaching in the Sunday-schools, and pledge cards were introduced into them and many signatures obtained. This Union with many others petitioned the Ohio Legislature for a lietter scientific temperance instruction law. When it was secured, the ladies were watchful re-

1 garding its enforcement in the village schools. The "School Physiology Journal" was sent to the teachers, and special efforts were made to interest them in the work- for the youth, to which effort they responded nobly. Many persons were reached through their social natures.

In the spring of k>oj the \Y. C. T. C discovered that the saloons were distributing obscene literature. With much difficult v tliev obtained evidence and then through their secretary. Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer (who is State superintendent of the "Denartment of Purity in

Literature and Art"), prosecuted the two cases, each of which resulted in conviction. Thus the Union scored one more mark in favor of local option.

The individual members of the Union constantly used their influence with the men of their families to bring about a local option -election. Men were received as honorary mem- Ikts and quite a number were enrolled. At the suggestion of the W. C. T. U., in December, lyo_>, the Christian Endeavor societies elected delegates to the Anti-Saloon Congress, in Columbus, the Union to help pay their expenses, on condition that a mass meeting be held on their return, at which they should report. Such a meeting was held and much enthusiasm aroused. Again in the fall of 1903, feeling that the time was ripe for action, members of the Union broached the subject at a union meeting of the Christian Endeavor societies, and afterward personally interviewed the men. who later became the leaders in the local option campaign. In the meantime the \Y. C. T. U. continued to provide lectures by the best temperance lecturers in the field, among whom were Mrs. Marv Hunt. Belle Kearnev, Mrs. Florence D. Richards. Dr. \V. F. Mc- Caulev. and Mrs. Annie W. Clark, president of the Ohio \V. C. T. U.

When the actual campaign came on. in August, 1904. the ladies worked quietly, allowing the good men, who had so nobly come to the front, to assume the leadership. On election day. September 15th. the vote stood 402 "dry,," 234 "wet."

While splendid work was done by the men. and much credit was due them, yet those who were far-seeing knew that such a change in sentiment had not taken place in a month, nor in a year, and such people attributed it to the steady plodding work of the W. C. T. U. year after year. With but a few exceptions the men who were active on the "dry" side were honorary members, or men whose wives were active workers in the W. C. T. U. The young men of the town voted "dry" almost as a unit, and they carried the town. They were, most of them, bovs who had been given scientific temperance instruction in the public schools.

The Union is trying to teach Christian citizenship and observance of law. Beside its local work, it does county ami State work and circulates petitions for State and national laws, and in many other ways makes its influence felt for good. It is in a healthy condition at present and expects to remain so. The present officers are: President. Mrs. Augusta McBane; recording secretary, Mrs. Alice Burnt; corresponding secretary. Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer; treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Smith.

153)' >HN UNCAPHER, deceased, was one gSTI of the most prominent and success- Jj}^ g ful business men of Unity township, i&JB of which he was a pioneer. He was a successful farmer and tanner, and at the time of his death had extensive landed interests in this and other counties.

John Uncapher was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, antl w as a son of George and Catherine Uncapher. He was seven years of age when he accompanied his parents to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, settling near Saltzburg. in Mount Pleasant township. He was one of a large family of children and received his educational training in the primitive schools of that period. He came to Ohio about 1830, and settled on a farm in the northeast portion of Columbiana County, in section t8. Unity township, on which there was a i grew to he one of the substantial men of his section. In addition to his real estate holdings in Unitv township, he acquired property in Van Wert County. Ohio, and altout 400 acres of farm land near that town. He also had business interests in the town of Marion.

John Uncapher was united in marriage with Anna Elizabeth Williams, a daughter of Thomas and Mary Magdalena ( Foosleman) Williams. Her father was a native of Scot- Imd; upon coming to this country he settled in Connecticut, where he acquired considerable land. Many Indians being encamped in the timber of the section in which he lived, he was in constant danger of his life and as a result decided to leave that country, notwithstanding his property interests from which he never realized a cent. He moved to near Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where he became wealthy through his coal mining operations, and upon his death he left each member of the family much valuable property. Mr. and Mrs. Uncapher became parents of nine children, three of whom died young. Of those who grew to maturity, but two are now living: Mary Magdalena, of New Waterford; and Mrs. Margaret Hively, who lives in section 17, Unity township. Our subject departed this life at the age of yo years; his faithful wife preceded him some years, dying in her 75th year. Religiously, they were members of the Presbyterian Church.

Miss Mary Magdalena L'ncapher is a lady of refinement and good business capacity, and universally respected and esteemed by her fellow-citizens of New Waterford. Believing government bonds the safest investment, although not affording large returns, she has invested her property in these securities. Miss Uncapher has a fine residence, pleasantly situated near the center of the village of New Waterford, a view of which accompanies this sketch. Miss Uncapher identified herself with the Presbyterian Church in early life, but of late years has attended the Methodist Church, of which she is a member.

pany in its law department, forming a partnership with James K. Carey and W. C. Iloyle, under the firm name of Carey. Boyle & Mulhus. ami continued thns until January 1, 1901. when Mr. Boyle withdrew and the present firm took the place of the old one. Mr. Mulliiis is assistant solicitor for the Pennsylvania Company. Both Mr. Carey and Mr. Mullins have been retained in some of the most important litigation in the courts of the county and have acquitted themselves well individually and as a firm.

IEDERIC J. MULLINS. junior mcmljer of the well-known law firm of Carey & Mullins, of Salem, stands very high in the estimation of his professional brethren as well as the general public. Mr. Mullins was born at Milwaukee. Wisconsin. Octolwr 3. 1857. and is a son of James and Hannah E. Mullins.

Mr. Mullins was given excellent educational training and is a graduate of the University of Wooster. In 1888 he came to Salem and entered the service of the Pennsylvania Com-

RKY H. LEITH. civil engineer by profession and now city engineer of Wellsville, was born at Wellsville. Columbiana County, Ohio, July to. 1878, and is a son of Thomas J. and Isabel W. (Philips) Leith.

Thomas J. Leith, the father, was bom at Wellsville also, on July 23. 1848. While a lad he began going back and forth on the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad as a newspoy, later became a hrakeman and still later a passenger conductor on the line between Cleveland and Pittsburg, and occupies that position at the present time. He is a Republican m politics.

The mother of our subject was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, and still survives. The four members of the family to reach maturity are ; Maude V.. wife of Benjamin F. Hepsley, of Steubanville. Ohio. Charles F., of Pittsburg; Harry H., of Wellsville and Pearl M.. wife of Lee Phillips. <<i Chester. West Virginia.

Harry H. Leith was educated in Wellsville and graduated at the High School in 1K00 entering then the office of the maintenance of way department of the Cleveland and Pittsburg Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, where he remained two years, his instruction including surveying. He then entered the Case School of Applied Science at Cleveland

Mr. Leith then returned to Wellsville and worked tor about 12 months for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, but since 1901 he lias been city engineer, appointed by the City Council. He bears off the record as being the youngest city engineer in the State of Ohio. He has a large private business, doing work in his line in the city for private concerns and had personal charge of the construction of the storm sewers. Almost all of the city's utilities have liccn established under his supervision.

Mr. Leith was united in marriage with Nora Moorehead. a daughter of John Moorehead, of Wellsville, and they have one son, - - Joseph P. Mrs. Leith is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Politically Mr. Leith is identified with the Republican partv. Fraternally he belongs tn Wellsville Lodge. \\>. 180. F.'& A. M. During his university days he was a member of the Sigma Chi, class of 1901. He possesses a fine 1 baritone voice and was chosen a member of the University Glee Club, one of 16, out of a body of 1,500.

IS F I'll 15. ST FIXER. The beautiful home in Butler township, where the late Joseph B. Steiner spent three years of his long and useful life, is one of the most attractive of the many fine houses for which the northern section of the county is noted. Mr. Steiner was born at Lee shurg. Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in September. 1841. and was the second in a family of nine children l>orn to Joseph and Margaret ( Rohbins ) Steiner.

Of his early life we have few records but it is known that from boyhood he was thrown upon his own resources. I le made his way to Pittsburg and there sought and obtained work in one of the largest roiling-mills of that city, and through his industry and faithful ]>ertorniance of duly continued in the employ of Everson & Preston for more than 35 years, a considerable period of this time being a manager of an important department. lie was connected in a like capacity with two other firms in Pittsburg. From that city he enlisted for service in the Civil War and faithfully performed a soldier's duty from February. 1864, until the close of hostilities. He was connected with Battery F. known as "Hampton's Rattery." under the command of that brave soldier. Capt. Nathaniel Irish, and the greater part of his service was in protecting Hampton Roads. He was a valued member of Hayes Post. Grand Army of the Republic, at Pittsburg.

By his own industry and frugality Mr. Steiner had accumulated sufficient capital to invest in a body of valuable land and in 1898 he purchased the present home farm of 150 acres, located in section 14. Butler township, Columbiana County. He took great pride in this beautiful home, and spared neither expense nor lal>or in making it attractive in every way. Here he was stricken with apoplexy very suddenly and. with sickness of but one day's duration, passed away, on June 29. 1902. He was a man of such sterling character that he had many friends and sorrow over his death was wide-spread. For many years he had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He had been associated with the Masonic fraternity since young manhood. In his political views he w as a Republican.

In i860 Mr. Steiner was united in marriage with Miriam Jones, who was Ixirn at Newton. Wales. December 21. 1842. Her parents having died previously, she came to the United States with a brother, when 19 years old. She is the only survivor of four children, viz: Rowland. Isaac Eleanor, and Miriam. Mr. and Mrs. Steiner became the parents of five children, all of whom were carefullv ednctted and all have domestic circles of their own. They are as follows : Maude, who married M. R. Little, of Hanover; Joseph, who is cashier of the great Crane Manufacturing Company, of Chicago: Hugh C. who married Margaret Carroll, in February. 1898. and has three bright, attractive little ones. - Margaret, Miriam and Ruth: Gertrude M.. who is the wife of George R. Aufderheide. of Pittsburg;

Prior to the death of his father, Hugh C. Steiner was a successful mechanic at Pittsburg, but since then he has had charge of the farm, taking the same amount of interest in keeping it up and improving it still further as did his late father. Mere words can not adequately describe this beautiful rural home. The substantial brick residence is surrounded by fully a half acre of ground laid out with the taste -of a landscape artist, trees, shrubbery and making it indeed attractive.

[CHARD L. E. CHAM HERS, teller of The First National Bank, of East Liverpool, is a native of Knoxville, Ohio, and a son of Richard and Mary E. (Clear) Chambers. His grandfather Chambers was a native of Halifax. England, where he was a prosperous timber merchant.

Richard Chambers was born in Halifax. England, January 24. 1832. lie was a carpenter and joiner and during the Crimean War was employed in the government arsenal at Woolwich. In 1858 he came to America and liecame a partner of his brother Joseph, w ho had l>een conducting a general store at Knoxville. Ohio, for many years. When the war w ith the South commenced he enlisted in Company D, q8th Rep., Ohio Vol. Inf.. and served three years, during which he had only a slight wound. He was captured at I'erryville. Kentucky, and paroled at Columbus, Ohio. Later on he was exchanged and then rejoined his regiment in the field. Returning to Knoxville after the war. he continued the business alone until his <le;ith. September 26. 1881. lie was a Republican, lie was married in i860 to Mary E. Clear, who was a daughter of Thomas Clear, and was l*>rn in Knoxville. Jefferson County. Ohio. July 4. 1842. Their familv consisted of six children, namely : Elmer E. : Frank P... Charles S.. of Jacksonville. Florida: Frederick W'.. of Cincinnati; Hubert C, a United Presbyterian minister, who is a missionary in India; and Richard L. E. After the death of Mr. Chambers, his widow conducted the store tor I several years, when her son Frank took the responsibility from her shoulders. In 1887, : he formed a partnership with his brother Elmer : and came to East Liverpool, where they opened I the largest department store in the East End. : then known as Ohio City, under the firm name of Chambers Brothers. About 1893 a neworganization was formed and since then the business has been conducted under the name of The Chambers Company. Frank B. Chaml>ers is manager of the business.

Mrs. Chambers is a manlier of the Second United Presbyterian Church, with which her husltand was also identified. Her father. Thomas Clear, was born in Uuiontown, Pennsylvania, and married Sarah Pontius, a daughter of George Pontius. After the death of his wife he came to East Liverpool and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Boyle, until he passed away at the age of 72 years in 1871.

ESSE M. ALLEN, deceased, one of the early merchants at Columbiana, who was in business in this town for almost two score years, was Iwrn in 1808. and came to this locality with his uncle. Jesse Allen.

This Jesse Allen was the first merchant in Columbiana and l>egan business in 1812. For a time Benjamin Hanna had an interest and the firm was known as Jesse Allen & Company. They occupied a small building on the northeast corner of the "Square" until 181 6. when Mr. Mien continued alone for a number of years. Subsequently he bought probity and built a j brick building where the bank was located on the northwest side of the "Square." There he continued in successful merchandising, in the meantime taking his nephew. Jesse M. Allen, into partnership. The latter succeeded his uncle in business and continued for almost 40 years. The brick block on the west side of the "Square" in which Mrs. Allen resides, he built in 1841. three years after his marriage. After

In 1838 Mr. Allen married Mary Nichols, who is a daughter of William and Mary (Jaiinev ) Nichols, w ho reared a family of 10 children, of which Mrs. .Mien is the only survivor.

William Nichols was born in 1779 in Loudoun County, Virginia, in an old stone residence which was the family home. He was a son of William and Sarah ^Spencer) Nichols, who reared a family of three sons and two daughters, viz.: Isaac, Samuel. William, Mrs. Mary l'iggot and Mrs. Edith Tate. The Nichols family is of English extraction and of (Junker stock, it was founded in Virginia by two brothers. Isaac and William Nichols, followers of George Fox. They lived and died in Loudoun County and their totnl>stones may be found near the little meeting house on Goose Creek.

William Nichols, the father of Mrs. Allen, was educated in the Friends' school in his native county and all his life he followed farming in connection with traveling as a minister of the Society of Friends. In 1833 he came to Columbiana County. Ohio, purchasing at that time some 650 acres of land. In 1834 he came to the county again, built a sawmill at Cherry Fork and then went Imck to the old home in Virginia. In 1836 he brought his wife ami children to the new home and in 1837 built a grist-mill, which his son Stacey conducted in connection with the sawmill. He was a just man and devoted to his children. On the marriage of each daughter, he gave her $1,000, while to his sons he gave adequately in land. He was permitted to pass away before the Civil War conflict rent his beloved section, living in June, i860. The mother of Mrs. Allen was lx>rn in Loudoun County. Virginia, and was the third child born to Stacey and Hannah ( Brown ) Janney.

Mrs. Allen has witnessed the development of Columbiana from its beginning and with her husband has much to do with the advancement of education and the refining of crude conditions into the civilization of to-day. With her brother. Isaac Nichols, and her husband, lesse M. .Mien, she laid out too acres in town lots, this addition being situated north of the -"Square." She is a lady who is held in great esteem both in Columbiana and in Salem, w here she has business connections and a wide circle of friends.

DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK, of £ast Liverpool, one of the leading institutions of the city, was established in July, 1902. by George H. Owen, Harry T. Hall, and other representative business men. In addition to transacting a general banking business, this bank accepts deposits jf sums as small as 10 cents and on the savings dej>osits pays compound interest. It is the only institution of its kind in the city, and is tilling a long-felt want.

The officers of The Dollar Savings Bank are: George H. Owen, president; H. N. Marker, vice-president ; and Harry T. Hall, cashier. These gentlemen are also on the board of directors with M. E. Golding, James G. Lee, H. A. McNicol, Monroe Patterson. L. M. Thomas, Oliver C. Vodrsy, Edwin M. Knowles. A. S. Young and George C. Thompson. The bank has purchased the building on the corner of Fifth and Washington streets, known as the Odd Fellow s Building, which will lie the home of this institution in the near future. The Dollar Savings Bank has a capital stock of $60,000 fully paid up, and in the two and a half years of its existence has oj>encd up over 6,000 accounts. It was conceived and fostered by conservative and successful business men, and under excellent management has prospered beyond the expectation of its promoters.

Wil l. WEBSTER RK1NKER. one of the prominent citizens of Salem tnwnship, secretary of the Salem Township Rural Telephone Company and alsjo secretary of the Leetonia Horse Breeding Association, resides on his fine farm of 105 acres, which is situated in section 36. Mr. Brinker was l>orn in Center township, Columbiana County, Ohio, March 23, 1861,

The grandfather of our subject, Andrew Blinker, was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio with his family in 1807. settling on land which he had entered two years previously. The family still have the original deeds, lie l>ecame a very wealthy and influential man. owning at one time 2,000 acres of land, 1,740 of winch were situated in Columbiana County. He can e of sturdy (icrman stock winch had settled first in Maryland and had then crossed into Pennsylvania. At bis majority he was started out in life with a capital represented by a horse and a steer. The most of his large fortune, accumulated by his own efforts, was made in Ohio. He was generous to his children, giving each one 200 acres of land. With two others he founded the St. Jacob's Reformed Church.

Henry Brinker, father of our subject, was I Kirn in Center township. Columbiana County, Ohio, in June, 1809, anil died October 7. 1882, after a long and useful life of 73 years. His life was spent as a farmer ami at one time he owned much land; he willed 458 acres to his children. All his property he acquired by his own efforts with the exception of what his father gave him. al>out 190 acres, and he carried on extensive farming and stockraising. He was a liberal supporter of the church and a man of honor and business integrity. He was one of a family of 11 children and the only one I torn in Columbiana County. He was tw ice married, a period of 20 years intervening l*twecn his weddings.

The mother of our subject was Rusina Augst. who was born in Salem township and is a daughter of Jacob and Katherine Angst. Swiss-Cermans. She still survives and resides with her daughter, Sara Ida, in Salem township. The one child of Mr. Brinker's first marriage was Jacob, who died in 1887, aged 57 years. The three children of the second marriage were: Mrs. Mary C. Arter, of Center township; Daniel W., of this sketch; and Mrs. Sara Ida Bates, of Salem township.

and attended the local schools. In 1877 his father gave him the farm he now owns and operates and he settled on it in 1884. two years previously having erected the tine residence and commodious barn. He operates his ow n 105 acres and 42 acres adjoining belonging to his mother. It is mainly conducted as a dairy farm, being stocked chiefly with Jersey cattle. It is one of the excellent projiertics of the township and the home is one in which to take just pride.

On March 8. 1884. Mr. Brinker was married to Alice Hilbish, who was born in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of Rev. Henry Hilbish. of the Reformed Church. They have seven children, namely: Ada B.. l.inna R.. Mildred and Miriam (twins). Henry R., William Theodore and Mary.

In addition to his agricultural interests. Mr. Brinker takes an active part in politics and in religious and social organizations. He is the efficient secretary of the Salem Township Rural Telephone Company, which was organized in July, 1904. and fills the same posit-on with the Leetonia Horse Breeding Association, which has given much attention to the developing <»f a su|>erior grade of horses in this section.

Politically Mr. Brinker is a Republican and is a member of the township School Board. He also belongs to the local (irange. Like his father he liberally supports St. Jacob's Reformed Church, in w hich he has been a deio>?i for the past 10 years. Few men are belter known in Center township and few are held in higher esteem. The family has been settled in this locality so long that few c:m recall w hen the name was not familiar here.

^\COB MII.LLR. d«ceased, was one >>\ the prominent dermaii farmers of Columbiana County, owning a line farm of 288 acres, located in sections 14 *hd 15. St. CJair township. He was honorable and upright in all his dealing* and it is our privilege to pay this token of respect to the memory of one so highly esteemed by his fellow-men. Jacob Miller was Ix-rn in

Bavaria, near the Rhine, in Germany, in 1819. Me was a stone-mason by Untie and followed that business in Ins native country. He was a soldier in the German Army hut as it was a lite for which he had no fancy he left it and soon after crossed the ocean to find a home in America. He first located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He also had a farm of 160 acres in Seneca County, which he disposed of when he came to Columbiana County. After coming to this county he worked at his trade for some time.

Grader, whose father was George Grader, a soldier under Napoleon in the battle of Waterloo. They had four children. - Mary M., Caroline. George and Ellen. - all of whom live on the homestead. George married Mary Jane Farmer and has six children. - Frank. Lawrence. Mary, Blanche. George and Merle. His parents built lum a house on a part of their farm where he resides.

When Jacob Miller was married, he returned to Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and rented a farm which he cultivated for live years. He then came with his family back to Columbiana County and moved upon the farm w hich was then owned by Mrs. Miller's father. George Grader, and which was left X<> her when he died at the age of 86 years. This property consisted 01 1^5 acres of land in section 15, St. Clair township. Mr. Miller carried on general farming and lieing of a frugal and industrious nature soon accumulated sufficient means to purchase an adjoining tract of 1 13 acres, which lay in section 14. He was a Democrat but not an aggressive one. He was a member of the German Lutheran Church in Itis earlier day and a prominent Mason. His death occurred May 1 1. toot, when he was not quite tfj years of aye. His wife also died in her 8*nd year, passing away on July 12. 1905. esteemed ami loved by all w ho knew her.

Miss Mary M. Miiler has demonstrated the fact that one may be very successful in the dairy business although a woman. On the 1st of June. 1901, soon after the death of her father, she started with the six cows already in her possession, purchased 22 more and started selling milk. Finding the profits accruing from the sales equal to her expectations, she added five head more to her herd and now has a bunch of 33 as tine cattle as it will he possible to find in a day's drive. These cows have been selected especially and embrace Jerseys, Holsieins and Durhams. The average amount of milk secured each day is about 45 gallons: Miss Miller is a thorough business woman and gives her personal supervision to the work, thus insuring its success. She is a lady of pleasant address and a visit to her farm would w ell repay any lover of w ell-kept dairies.

RON B. WALTON. For a nu.nlH.-r of years the late Aaron B. Walton was numbered with the enterprising and successful business men of Salem, a leafier in the grocery and tokacco business. Mr. Walton was born in Columbiana County. Ohio, and was one of a family of seven children born to his parents, Abraham and Ann 1 Brunson ) Walton.

The parents of Mr. WaJton were natives of Pennsylvania, from which State they migrated to Ohio and settled at New Garden, Columbiana County, where they spent the remainder of their lives, the father following agricultural pursuits.

Aaron B. Walton grew to young manhood on his father's farm and attended the local schools. He prepared for his future by learning the shoemaking trade, but probably did not follow it very long as he liecame a traveling representative for a Buffalo business house early in his matur* years. When prepared to settle permanently in business, he came to Salem, emlwirking here in the grocery and tobacco business, in which he accumulated an ample fortune and continued to be interested until his retirement from activity some five years prior to his derffh. which took place June _>6. 1806. His remains were laid to rest in txfautiful Hope Cemetery at Salem.

reareil a family which is well known in many circles at Salem, viz: Flora A., who is very prominent in Salem musical circles, a teacher of music and an accomplished lady ; Laura M., j Mrs. J. A, Teegarden, of Salem; Elizaheth, wife of A. Otis Silver; Carrie M., wife of Charles Maclntire. of Pittsburg; and Herbert A., who married Kstella Dout, ami is shipping clerk for The Silver Manufacturing Company, of Salem. Mrs. Walton still survives and with her eldest daughter resides in a very attractive new home on the comer of Green street and Highland avenue.

and remained attached to that peaceful Ixidy all his life.* The family attend the Presbyterian Church. Politically our subject was a Democrat, but never aspired to political prominence. He was honored and esteemed as a man of probity.

UFFORD A. HOUGH, proprietor of one of the largest cooper shops in East l.iverpix)l, was l>orn at I.isl»>n. this county. September 19, 1874. and is a son of Mark H. and Sarah A. j (March) Bough.

The family have been residents of Columbiana County since a very early day when the great-grandfather. Henry Bough, bought a piece of land in Madison township which hecleared of tim1x.-r and devoted to agricultural purposes. He married Elizabeth Woolen, who was tarn on Beaver Creek, about three miles from West Point. Columbiana County, and lived to the great age of oj years. Me passed away in 1865 at the age of 80 years.

His son. Henry Bough, our subject s grandfather, was bom alxnit one mile from West Point. Ohio, and was a farmer the greater j>art of his life. When the gold fever broke out in 1840.. he joined the great army of fortuneseekers and made his way to California, where he was more fortunate in his quest than were manv of his associates as he found gold and was able to return to Ohio with the much desired wealth which had been so elusive to many. Some of the ore which, he brought f»ack was converted into a gold watch-case and clyiin and this valuable relic is now the prized possession of Clifford A. Bough. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he was elder and held other offices, being very active in religious work. In politics he was a Democrat and was a member of the Council of Lisbon, where the last _»o years or so of his life were spent, having retired from active business. He died in i8yy at the age of 83 years. He married Mary- Irwin, who lived on the North Georgetown road, two miles east of West Point, and was a daughter of Joseph Irwin. They had a family of seven children : Joseph, w ho died in the army; Phoebe, Elizabeth, Mark H., Columbus, John A. and Olivia.

Mark H. Bough was lx.»rn at West Point. Columbiana County, Ohio, May 9, 1847, and grew to manhood on the farm purchased soon after by his father, situated about a mile distant from that point. He attended school in the primitive log cabin, farming in summer and going to school for the short w inter term. He continued on the home farm until his 25th year when he married and rented a farm on Beaver Creek, which he cultivated for three years. Jn 1875 he moved to Lisbon and took charge of the government mail, his route l>eing between Lisbon and Wellsville. He carried the mail four years, when he moved to East Liverpool' and worked in the clay departments of the different potteries for three years. He next started a cooper shop on East Fifth street, which business he continued in that location 14 years, working up a good trade, and in 1803 moved to his present shop on Mini street and Sugar alley. He has live men in his employ constantly, lie married Sarah A. March, a daughter of John W, March, of this county, and they have two children: Alma, wife of F. W. McCurdy, of Attica. Indiana: and Clifford A. Two others died in childhood. The mother died June 12. 1903. She was an earnest meml>er of the First Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool. Mr. Bough belongs to Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M. He is a Republican.

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pool, where he was educated. At the age of 14 lie enteral his father's cooper shop to learn the business. He continued to work there until 1904 when he opened his present cooper shop, employing two men. During the 15 months in which he has been in business for himself he has increased his trade until he has one of the largest shops in the city and rinds it necessary to employ 1 5 men to keep up with the demand for casks and potters" shipping supplies, which he manufactures.

Mr. Bough married Cora 15. Hall, a daughter of John W. Hall, of Hast Liverpool, a lady of intellectuality and refinement and a prominent memtier of the First Presbyterian Church, which is also the church of Mr. Dough's choice. He is a member of East Liverpool Lodge, Xo. -'58. B. P. O. E. He is affiliated with the Republican party and as a man stands high in the city.

IpTpOHN DEM IXC, deceased, late presi- R3T1, dent of The Denting Company, the |i| I great pump manufacturing concent of IE4 Salem, and for many years a man closely identified with the various inij>ortant interests of this section, was born at Berlin. Connecticut, February 21. 1817. and was a son of William Riley and Mary (.Fenn) Denting.

The first of the family to settle in America was a John Demiug, who came at a very early day from England to the vicinity of Hartford, Connecticut. The name is frequently found among the officers of the Revolutionary War. William Riley Deming. father of the late John Deming. brought the name to Ashtabula County. Ohio. He married a daughter of Rev. Xathaniel Fenn. who graduated at Yale College in 1775, and was a chaplain in the patriot army during the Revolutionary War. Thus on both sides Mr. Deming came of Revolutionary stock.

John Denting was a youth of 15 years when his parents settled in Ashtabula County. Ohio. Upon attaining manhood, he emlxirked in a mercantile business with his older brother. William S. Deming, at Xew Lyme, and later the firm extended its joint operations to extensive dealing in live stock. Later, John Denting went to Illinois and to Iowa, farming for a short time in each State, but subsequently returned to Ashtabula County. Alxmt 1850 Mr. Denting came to Columbiana County and engaged some seven years in farming; in 1857 he resumed merchandising, locating at Salem. Two years later he again became associated with his father-in-law in business and they operated a wholesale fruit and manufacturing confectionery store in Cincinnati until J 803. when Mr. Deming returned to Salem.

It was in 1863 that Mr. Denting entered into the manufacture of pottery at Salem, which he continued until 1866, when he bought a one-third interest in the firm of Dole & Silver, manufacturers of carriage makers' and blacksmiths' tools, the firm then becoming Dole. Silver & Denting. One year thereafter Levi Dole, who was the inventor of many of the goods manufactured by the company, died and A. R. Silver and John Denting bought Mr. Dole's interest. In i874*the business was incorporated as The Silver & Deming Manufacturing Company, of which John Deming became vice-president and treasurer.

In 1890 the business was divided. The Silver Manufacturing Company being organized, which took over the products and machinery for all the manufactures exclusive of pumps, while The Deming Company retained.the plant of the old firm and engaged extensively in pump manufacturing.

Although then a man advanced in years, John Deming was elected president of the company, a position he retained, performing its various duties with remarkable efficiency until the time of his death, which occurred January 10, 1894. In many ways he was a man of unusual character. He had been actively engaged in business for a term of years covering the whole life of many who had started out as his competitors, and to the last held jj firm rein in the direction of large affairs. His private life was without reproach, his name being ever one associated with business integrity and good citizenship.

gelina Bown, who was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarali Bown, residents then of Pittsburg. Pennsylvania. Seven children were born to them as follows: Ella, Ixirn in .1850; William Lloyd, born April 15, 1852; Walter Fenn, bom August 26b 1853; Frank Benjamin, born March 23, 1855; Caroline. Ixirn January 22, i860: Angel ine May, bom December 8, 1864: and Eva Belle.

The eldest daughter of Mr. Deming married Herman Mayerhofer. a well-known resident of Pittsburg, and they have two children. - Walter H. and Estella Margaret.

William Lloyd Deming. the eldest son of Mr. Deming, was Ixirn on what is known as the Flick Yoilng farm, which is located three miles south of Salem. After graduating from the Salem High School, he entered Cornell University, at Ithaca, New York, where he was graduated in the class of 1877. For several years afterward he was engaged in a printing business at Salem, but in 1882 lie became identified with The Silver & Deming Manufacturing Company, going out as a traveling representative for the same. In 1890, when the reorganization of the business took place, he liecame vice-president and secretary of The Deming Company, a position be still retains: he has special charge of the sales and advertising department of the business. Mr. Deming has made many improvements in the machinery and the product, from designs of his own invention, much increasing the output thereby, the patents for these being owned by the company. He is also president of the Wirsching Organ Company which was incorporated in the current year and he is recognized a,s a farseeing, capable man of business. On April II, 1894. he married Henrietta Brinton, who was liorn in I-ancaster, Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of William I'enn and Susan Brinton. They have one child. Susan Brinton. who was Inirn February 28, 1895.

Walter Fenn Deming. the second son of the late John Deming. was graduated from the Salem High School and then became associated with the linn of Yoettcr & Brainard, of Pittsburg, as bookkeeper. After one year at Pittsburg, he returned to Salem to act in the same capacity for the firm of Silver & Deming. and was subsequently made secretary of the company. When the business was reorganized as above stated, he was made treasurer and general manager, later succeeding to the offices of president and treasurer of The Deming Company. He is a member of the lioard of directors of the Wirsching Organ Company, a director of the Farmers' National Bank, a member of the Board of Education of Salem, and he has been president of the Salem Board of Trade. Like his late father and bis elder brother, he is a keen man of business, and since wining into the presidency has shown his capacity as the alert, directing spirit of this great industry. In 1884 he was married to Polly Ratnsden. who was born at Liverpool. England, and is a daughter of the late George Ranisden. who for many years was manager of the Guion Steamship Company, of Liverpool; was under his management that the ships of this company made the first fast record trips across the Atlantic Ocean. Mr. and Mrs. Deming have two children: George R.. born April 29, 1885; and Dorothy F.. Ixirn Novemlier 5, 1899.

Angeline May, the third daughter, is the wife of William \V. Mulford, wIki is secretary and treasurer of the Wirsching Organ Company, of Salem. They have three children. - John Deming. William J. and I-iura.

Eva Belle Deming. the youngest member of the family, is a musician of note; she is now engaged in teaching sight sitiging in New York City. Miss Deming is w ell known to the musical world all over the country. She has read many papers on musical subjects and taken a prominent place at many conventions.

The late John Deming was a stanch Republican in his political sentiments, although be accepted no office. He was, however, prominent in the anti-slavery movement and was promoter of the objects of the "Underground Railroad." He dominated much of the party's action in local matters in the advancement of progressive movements of various kinds, hut business claimed the greater part of his attention. In another part of this work will he found an exhaustive article upon the work and sco|>e of The Deming Company, one of the great industries of Salem, which gives employment to 300 persons, is the largest enterprise of its kind in this section of the United States and sends its products all over the world. A portrait of the subject of this sketch appears on a foregoing page.

EOKGK W. LITTLE, one of. the substantial citizens of Rutler township, who owns a productive farm of U5 acres and for the past 26 years has l>een the owner and operator of his own blacksmith shop at New Middleton. was horn in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. May 19, 1850. and is a son of John and Ann (Watson) Little.

The parents of our subject were l>oth born in Scotland. From the age of 14 years the father worked as a blacksmith awl continued to work at his own forge until advanced in years. He made a specialty of horseshoeing and patrons would come a long distance in order to profit by his skill. His last years were spent with a daughter at New Garden. Columbiana County, Ohio, where his death took place at the age of 79 years. His wife died in her 6;th year. Their children were : Janet, widow of Hiram Carle, of Hutlcr township ; Michael, a v nrer of Hanover township, who followed l.lacksmithjng for jo years: Agnes Bell, wife of Jonathan Marshall, of Salem: George \\\. of this sketch; Mary, deceased; Maggie, wife of John Gamble, residing on the old homestead at Xcw Garden; Lily, wife of Sidney Carle, of Salem: Emma, deceased, who was the wife of Montgomery Cook, of Salem; Elizal>eth, deceased, who was the wife of Albert Rutter. of Salem; and Alice, wife of Clyde Bryan, of Salem.