Columbiana County, Ohio - Chapter 20: The Towns and Townships - Iii, 1905 (part 17 of 19)

York and from there came directly to Honreworth, Columbiana County, where they lived a short time and then remov ed to North Georgetown. There the father carried on his trade for two years and then removed to '"Camp Settlement*' in Butler township, where he ran a lirsl-class blacksmith shop for four years. On June 9. 1859, he removed to New Garden and our subject remained with his father, with whom lie learned the trade, until he was 26 yeirs old. He and his father worked together for 14 years. When our subject started out for himself, he located in New Middleton, where he now owns a very good home and shop and has a fine line of custom. His farm is operated by his son, who resides on it When Mr. Little and wife inherited 85 acres of this farm from her father, there had been no buildings erected ami but little improving done. Now it is a very valuable property. Industry combined with excellent management have brought Mr. Little deserved success and he is justly looked upon as one of the substantial and representative men of the township.

Mr. Little was married September 8. 1878, to Fannie M. Patterson, who was born in Rutler township, and is a daughter of Robert Patterson, one of the prominent men of the township. They have three children, viz: Roliert Wesley; Margaretta. who is the wife of Tburman Blythe. of Hanover township: and Gertrude, who resides at home. Politically Mr. Little is a Democrat. Our subject's son. Robert Wesley Little, who is a young man iff sterling character, operates his father's farm. He married I'.stella Welmer. of Hanover township, and they have one sou. John A., named in honor of his great-grandfather. John A. Little.

UN HARRISON is the able and efficient superintendent of the decorating department of the William Brunt Pottery Company, of East Liverpool, and has no superiors in his j line of work. He was lx>rn and brought up at Burslem. Staffordshire. England, and there mastered the business in which he is now so

John I Iarrison, the father of Charles, was a thrower in the potteries as long as he lived. He married Ann Toole and died when Charles was but a child. Charles was born at Hanley and liegan as a boy to work in the potteries. He was general manager of the Furnival & Company's pottery for 35 years. He retired from active life some years before his death, which took place at the age of 66 years, in November, 1885. His wife. Harriet, was a daughter of John Beard, of Burslem; two children were born to them. Harriet, wife of Frederick H. Heath, a china manufacturer of Longton, Staffordshire; and John, our subject. The mother died at the age of 05 years in the fall of 1884. alxnit one year before her husband. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

John Harrison, the subject of this article, was apprenticed to E. F. Bud ley & Company, of Burslem, to learn decorating, and as part of his apprenticeship took a course in the Hanley Art School. Having a talent for the work, he made rapid advancement and was soon at the top of his profession. In 1884 he came to East Liverpool and entered the employ of J. Baum, who at that time carried on an independent decorating shop. He was tendered the position of foreman at the plant of the Union Potteries Company; after alxmt four years with this concern he accepted the position of foreman at the Sebring pottery. He was there seven years and with the Fast Liverpool Potteries Company two years, when he severed his connection with the business and returned to England for a visit with his sister among the scenes of his Ijoyhood. W hen he returned to East Liveqxiol. in 1902. he was offered the position which he now holds.

Mr. Harrison married Agnes F. Morgan, daughter of John Morgan, of Hanley. and has three children, viz: Charles J., a graduate of the dental department of the University of Pennsylvania with the degree of D. D. S. : Frank K.. who is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is a physician of ability; and S. Morgan, all of East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison are members of St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church. Mr. Harrison is a member of Riddle Ixxlge. No. 3151 F. & A. M., and of the Royal Arcanum and in politics is a Republican.

A NT EL F. STEINER, one of VVellsville's well-known business men, who is the oldest custom tailor in the city, devoting his time exclusively to this line, was bom in Baden, Germany, December 1 1. 1863. and is a son of Andrew and Katherine 1 Wagner) Steiner.

The father of Mr. Steiner was also a tailor and owned his own establishment in Baden. He was a loyal soldier and served three years in the army, taking part in the war with Denmark, in 1804. His six children were : Daniel F.. our subject, and the only one to come to America; August, a resident of Baden, who is a captain in the army, having risen from the ranks; Philip; Mary; Bertha and Lina. The parents were most worthy people. They lx> longed to the Ciernian Lutheran Church.

Daniel F. Steiner w as 14 years of age when he came to America. His father had instructed him in the tailoring business and after he arrived in Pittsburg and later took up his alxxle in Allegheny, he completed his training and worked in the latter city for seven years. From there he went to Cleveland, where he first attended a cutting school and then worked in that city for a year. Prior to coming to Wellsville. he spent three months in Cincinnati and a year in New Orleans. For four years he wn> in the employ of W . R, Lawson, at W'ellsville. but in 1S80. he emltarked in business for himself at Ins present location on Main street, neat Fourth. He has the largest establishment of it^ kind in the city and employs 10 skilled tailors, enjoying the patronage of the best dresser* in the city.

and he was president for one term of what was called the ''Billion-Dollar Council." He is a member of the Board of Health and is one of the directors L>f the Board of Trade, fraternally he belongs to Wellsville Lodge. No. 180, F. & A. M. : Wellsville Chapter, Pilgrim Commandcry. Xo. 55, K. T., of East Liverpool; Iris Lodge. No. 125. J. O. O. and has been noble grand of the lodge for three terms ami district deputy grand master for four terms; Roval Arcanum; East Liverpool Lodge. No. J58. B. I'. O. E.; and the Eagles, of Wellsville. He is a prominent and popular citizen.

IHARRY SCILMICK. cashier of the First National Bank, of Leetoriia, is a gentleman of decided business ability and is a heavy stockholder in a number of enterprises in Columbiana County and elsewhere. He was Inirn in 1808 and is a native of Canfield, Mahoning County, this State, and is a son of C. N. and Jennie (Welker) Schmick. of Cleveland.

The grandparents of our subject were William and khoda (Brookhart) Schmick. natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia, whence thev came to Ohio, locating in what was then part of Trumbull County, since included in Mahoning County. Their first residence was at (ireenford where the grandfather was engaged in business as a batter. Some time after he removed to Canfield. where, in companv with others, he established a kmk w hich he managed a great many years. He was a man of energy and vigor, taking an active part in the business and political life around him. When Mahoning County was created lie was the first sheriff of the new county, elected on the Democratic ticket. In 1880 he came to Leetonia and started the hank, which lie operated until his death some eight years later. This was the Iwnk of William Schmick & Sons, which, in tSSo. was changed from a private institution to a national one and has since been known as the hirst National Bank of Leetonia. He was a financier of more than ordinary judgment and his decision 011 the practicability of an enterprise was regarded by many as final, as his approval was almost sure to spell success. Associated with him as William Schmick &- Sons, ' were his only children: C. N.: and William H., now deceased.

C. N. Schmick is a native of Cleveland, w here he was born in 1841. He is now a prominent resident of Cleveland, where he is still engaged in the banking business, being one of the solid men of that city. A family of three children blessed his union with Jennie Welker, namely: W. Harry, our subject; C. E., who is a w ell-know n attorney of Cleveland ; and Josephine, wife of Dr. A. J. McXamara, a skillful physician of Cleveland.

W. Harry Schmick attended school in Mahoning and Columbiana Counties, spending much time in his father's l>ank. where at the expiration of his school life, he was placed in the position of assistant cashier. Having grown up with the business and received a thorough, practical training, there is no part or phase of it which he is unable to meet and successfully manage. He w as assistant cashier for 12 years. In 1900 he was elected cashier and has l>een in sole charge of the bank since. His father is president. In addition to this business, Mr. Schmick has invested largely in other enterprises and his judgment is regarded as sound and a safe one to follow. He is vice-president of the First National Bank, of Columbiana; president of the Royal Realty Company, of Cleveland; and vice-president and principal stockholder of the Leetonia Store Company. In i8o_» Mr. Schmick was married to Miss Carrie Thullen, of Leetonia. whose father, J. C. Thullen, is superintendent of the electric light plant.

M. HOON. Among the representative men of Columbiana Countv, none are more deserving of honorable mention than the gentleman whose name ap|>ears alxive. lie was born February 3, 1853. in the State of Pennsylvania, and is a son of l{li and Margaret Ann 1 Nicholson) I Jamison ) Hooti. Some of his ancestors are traced hack through many generations.

The Hoons or Ilahns. as the name was formerly spelled, arc of Pennsylvania Dutch descent and the family is supposed to have l>een founded in this country by the great-grandfather of our subject, Adam Houn, who resided in Pennsylvania and is supjxised to have taken part in the Revolution. His son, Adam, the grandfather of the present Mr. Hoon. was born in Lancaster, that State, about the beginning of the 19th century. Inn the data obtained in this connection has lieen very meager and unsatisfactory. He was married July 26, 1822, to Elizabeth Mercer, who was Ixirn July 16, 1800. Among their children was Eli Hoon, the father of our subject.

Eli Hoon was born December 18, 1823. and was a shoemaker by trade, an industrious, frugal man, who died Deceml>er 26. 1883. In 1851 he married Mrs. Margaret Ann Jamison, nee Nicholson, whose parents were natives of Staffordshire England. She was lxmi July 12, 1823, and died May 4, 1872, leaving four children, viz: S. M.. Lovina, deceased, who was the wife of Robert Dickson: Elvira, wife of John Wooten, of Freedom, Pennsylvania; and Alvarado, who married Mattic Davis and lives in East Palestine.

The Mercers, like the Hahns, were from Holland, where the spelling of the name was Mossar. The genealogy of this family has l>cen kept with tolerable accuracy from the time of Amos Mercer, who was bom in 1624. Little is known of him farther than the date of birth, or of his sim. Moses, who was Ixtrn in 1654. John Mercer, son of Moses, was born in 1676 and was twice married. His first wife was Mary E. Bentley. who died in 1703, leaving one child, Gideon. His second wife was Nancy- Harper and a family of 15 children, six daughters and nine sons were the fruits of this union. Continuing in a direct line, we have Jonathan Mercer, one of the nine sons, who was lw>rn in 1718 and died in 1703. He married I.nmson Babb and is known to have had three sons. - Peter, Jacob and John.

member of the militia under Captain Clark, assisting in the repulse of the English. In 17S1 Peter and Margaret Mercer entered a section of land in the northeastern part of Ohio and live years later received a deed for the same. This document is still in the family and bears the signatures of Thomas Jefferson, President and James Madison, Secretary of State, under date of February 18, 1806. Their home was in Mahoning (then Jefferson) County, near the thriving village of Petersburg, which was platted by him and named in his honor. A daughter. Eva. born in 1774. married Israel W arner, who took part in the War of 181 2 and wascaptain in the Black Hawk War. Peter Mercer and his wife were laid to rest, side by side, in the old cemetery near Petersburg, Ohio. Jacob Mercer, his brother, was born in 1752, at Chester. Pennsylvania, and was a member of the "Chester Blues." having enlisted in that company to light against the yoke of England.

John Mercer, a younger brother of Peter and Jacob Mercer, was Ixiru in 1754. and was also a soldier of the Revolution, being a member of the "Chester Blues." He married Mar- I garet Wurtman. of Frederick, Maryland, in .772.

Peter Mercer, Jr.. son of John, was born in 1782, on March Kith, and was married to- Nancy Newcomer, who was Ixirn the same year. He was major under General Hcinmnn in the War of 1812. was soon afterward breveted brigadier general and took part in the Black Hawk War. He and Israel Warner were among the first legislators of Ohio and were largely instrumental in creating Columbiana County.

John Mercer, another son of John Mercer and the great-grandfather of our subject, was lK.rn in 1777 and married Katherine Shrively. She died in 1843 and he in 1849 and l*>th are - buried in Butler County. Pennsylvania. It ; was their daughter. Elizabeth, who married Adam Hoon. whose grandson is the subject of of this biography.

S. M. Hoon showed an independent, industrious spirit, even in early boyhood and one of his first ventures was to engage as water-biy on she New Castle & Beaver Valley Railroad, now known as the E. & P. Railroad, where lie remained for two or three years. When he left the road's service lie hecame driver of a mule team on the canal and still later hired out as cook <ni the stcanil*_>at "Monitor," plying between Pittsburg and the iron works of the Shenango Valley. His education having l>een neglected in his childhood, he now set about to gain a schooling, which he saw would be of great advantage to him in almost any work in life and he applied himself to study and then entered the Pennsylvania State Normal School at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, working and saving his money to pay his way. During the panic of 1873 he was thrown out of work and lost what money he had saved so that he had to start again at the foot of the hill. However, he was young and not easily discouraged and determined to go W est and make his start there. He went to Missouri and engaged in a mercantile business. Here again misfortune overtook him and he was burned out and left with only the clothes on his lack, penniless and among strangers with snow covering the ground to the depth of 10 inches. Fortune had not entirely deserted him, for he found a friend who advanced him S50 with which to begin anew. With this capital he <>|>ene<l a lunch stand and in a year was able to repay the loan and had $1,000 saved. In company with several other young men. he started on a tour of the Western States, visiting the different tribes of Indians and Incoming conversant with their manners and customs and at last found himself in Ottumwa, Iowa, his sole capital being represented by 25 cents in "shin plaster." He was not long in securing a position as hrakeman on the Chicago. Burlington & Ouincy Railroad and was later promoted to conductor of a freight train, holding this position until the great labor troubles of 1877. when he gave up the job and returner I to his native State. In 1878 he moved to Fa-t Palestine and began work in the mines, beginning with the pick and working up to the superintendency and ownership. He is a member of the Moon Coal Company, which was organized in 1002. Its mine is located in the southeastern part of the township on the line dividing I'nity and Middleton townships. The output of the mine is alxiut 40 tons per day of good, domestic coal. In addition to his mining interests, Mr. Hoon owns a 1 drug store in East Palestine which he purchased in 1901 and which is managed by his son Wilbur. He is a director of the First National Bank, of East Palestine, and was one of the first to become a memlier of the East Palestine Building & Loan Association.

On December 26, 1880, Mr. Hoon was joined in marriage with Mary Ann Law ton, whose parents, John and Mary Ann Lawton, came from England from the same county in which Mr. Hoon's grandmother was born. To this union five children have been Ikihi, viz : Merl. born December 19, 1881. deceased. June 21. 1882: Wilbur, born April 1, 1884, now the manager of his father's drug store: Walter, born June 5, 1886. who is employed at the Hoon coal mine; Samuel, born Noveml)er 8, 1888; and Omer. l>orn October 2. 1889, deceased April 3. 1890.

In 1878 Mr. Hoon became a member of the "Fast Palestine Grays," at that time known as Company D. iotii Reg.. Ohio National Guard and later as Company R. Eighth Ohio, and was promote* I to the captaincy in April. 1887. He was in command of the company during the encampment April 27. 1889. and also at the Washington centennial celebration held in New York City. May 2, 1889. Mr. Hoon has a membership in the following orders: Fast Palestine Lodge. No. 417. F. & A. M. : Lisbon Chapter. No. 92. R. A. M.; Salem Commandery. No. 42. R. T. : Omega Council, No. 44, R. & S. M. : Salem Lodge. No. .V>5. B- P. O. E. : Protected Home Circle. Home Lodge, No. 222. K. of P.; Tent No. 70. K. O. T. M.: Welcome Lodge, No. 720. I. O. O. I'".: and The Homeless 26. of Pittsburg. Pennsylvania.

Samuel Hargreaves was bom in Derbyshire, England, Decemlx-r 12, I and was a son of James Hargrcavcs, also a native of Derbyshire. The latter was a contractor at the well-known Etruria mines, at Ilanlev, now belonging to the estate of the Earl of Cranville. He was a man of authority and had 500 men in his employ. An accident at the mines caused his death in 1868, at the age of 67 years. Samuel Hargreaves learned the trade of pottery packer, which he followed in England until 1873, when he came to America. Locating in East Liverpool, he was employed by Cartwright Brothers in their |»acking department. He continued to work in their pottery until 1895 when he became permanently injured in the knee and since then has been located on a farm on Beaver Creek in St. Clair township. He married Alice Brookes, a daughter of John Brookes. She died in 1880, aged 39 years, leaving our subject her only child.

Like many other children of the neighlx>rluxxl where James S. Hargreaves was l>orn, lie had absolutely no educational opportunities;. He was only a lad of eight years when he was put to work in a pottery, the dreary round of the day's duties with its small wage and unsanitary surroundings at that time making up the sum of existence. W e can only surmise his future had his father's interests not led the family to come to America, where one of the first gifts to childhood and youth is education, for. then he was 16 years old and could neither read nor write. Here he found work and also the chance to improve his mind and while his days were spent at the Cartwright jxrttery. his evenings were passed in study, a part of the time having an instructor, but frequently plodding along alone. Thus he educated himself and one can not be in his presence long without realizing that he is a man of broad, general information and excellent business capacity.

He remained with Cartwright Brothers until 1880 when the death of his mother broke up the little family circle and he then went to New Cumberland. West Virginia, where he was employed at his trade as packer in the Chelsea potteries. After if> months he went to Bughstown. where he remained until October, 1K82, and then returned to East Liverpool, purchasing his present property on Pennsylvania avenue. His tastes had always inclined him to the culture of (lowers and after acquiring this property he decided to start into a small greenhouse business, building his first house for that purpose. He succeeded so well that he now has aUmt 5,000 feet of glass and handles all kinds of potted plants and cut dowers, making a specialty, however, of roses. These exquisite flowers lie has in profusion and he says that he has never been able to buy as fine roses as he can produce himself. He has a large trade in set pieces for funerals and sometimes the demands of the business are so large that he is obliged to purchase from outside growers, his own large greenhouses being taxed to their full capacity. For the past 12 years he has also had charge of the packing department of the jiottery plant of The Cartwright Brothers ComjKiny.

Samuel. Alice May. Alliert S., Lucy B.. Sarah. Catherine. Pansy and Marcella. Bessie Fay was killed by being run over by a street car. The family Itelong to the Second Presbyterian Church, in the East End.

In |x>litics Mr. Hargreaves is a Republican but has never cared for political office. He l>elongs to a numlier of fraternal orders, including the Royal Arcanum, Protected Home Circle, Pan American Court, No. uj, Tribe of lien Hur of w hich he is captain : and Pcnova Lodge. T. O. O. F.

' ANKLIN HARRIS, whose fine home and well-cultivated farm are situated in section 24. Butler township, is one of the most highly esteemed citizens of his locality. He is also a survivor of the great Civil War. in which he took an important part as a loyal and faithful soldier. Mr. Harris was born in Butler township. Columbiana County. Ohio. August 18. iS.vj. and is a son of Benjamin and Hannah (Miller) Harris.

Isaiah Harris, the grandfather of our subject, came to Columbiana County from North Carolina, in 1804, a son of Enoch Harris, who ( entered a large tract of land. Enoch Harris j left 80 acres to each of his children and our subject owns a portion of the original tract.

Benjamin Harris lived in Butler township all his life. He was a man of versatile talents, - a competent millwright, - building many of the grist-mills in this part of Ohio, a carpenter and a blacksmith and he was enough of a shoemaker to fashion shoes for his family. Ho left an estate of 100 acres. In politics he was a Republican. He was a member of the Society of Friends. He married Hannah Miller, daughter of David and Sarah Miller. She was born and died in Columbiana County and was the mother of seven children: Clark son. deceased: Malinda. of Butler township: Franklin, of this sketch: Albert, a member of the 19th Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf.. who died in the Civil War: Rachel Ann. deceased; David, of Butler township; Sarah E.. of this township; Alvina (Mrs. Alvina Yates), of Iowa: and Leonard, deceased.

Our subject bad scarcely advanced into manhood when the Civil W ar broke over the land and among the first to answer the call for defenders of the old flag was this farmer boy. In July. i86t. he enlisted in Company G. 104th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. under Col. Samuel Riley and Capt. Ezra Coppock. The regiment was sent to Lexington. Ky., crossed to Covington and there had its first taste of war in a slight skirmish, then returned to Lexington and wintered. Our subject was there taken sick anil spent most of the winter in a hospital and in the spring was sent to a convalescent camp. When it was learned that he was a competent carpenter, having inherited much of his father's mechanical skill, he was transferred to the carpenter corps. Here he assisted in pitching tents and worked for the government for a year and then took charge of the commissary repartment which he conducted until he was honorably discharged in the fall of 1863. after a service of three vears.

Buckeye Engine Works at Salem and after this he learned the pattern-maker's trade and worked for this firm for 25 years. These combined terms of honorable service, aggregating 28 years, speak for themselves as to our subject's efficiency and to his sterling character. To lie a good soldier a man must lie faithful, loyal, willing and brave and these qualities are no less prominent in the employee who is retained by one firm for a quarter of a century.

Mr. Harris finally relinquished his position with the Buckeye Engine Works, and rented a small farm and then bought his present farm of 120 acres in section 24. Butler township, with 40 acres in Salem township. He has made many fine improvements here and amonir these is a handsome modem residence, which is very attractive and very comfortable. He operates his farm as a dairy and has 15 head of milkers, - Jersey and Durham cattle.

Mr. Harris was married on Novemlwr 21, 1868, to Priscilla J. Hoopes, who was l)orn in Butler township itr 1849, and died here in ' so8. She was a daughter of Robert and Sarah Hoopes. They had six children: Cora Belle, wife of George Green, of Alliance, Ohio; Ida Mary, wife of Samuel Farmer, of Salem township; Leonard, of Butler township; Harvey, of Salem township; Bert F., operating the home farm ; ami Ross, of Salem.

Mr. Harris has always been a Republican in his political views. Formerly he took an active part in the local Grange. He belongs to Trescott Post, Xo. 10. G. A. R., of Salem.

IICIIARD L. EDMOXSTOX. who is the proprietor of the oldest and largest photographic studio in East Liverpool, and whose artistic ability is widely recognized, was liorn at Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland. January 24, 1863, and is a son of Edwin Owens and Annie (A'iers) Edmonston. On the paternal side our subject is of Scotch descent and of French on the maternal.

Rockville. Maryland. He assisted through early manhood on his father's farm and then carried on a mercantile business of his own for a number of years. Subsequently he resumed farming and. as he is remarkably well preserved in mental and physical strength, he is still able to continue agricultural pursuits although advanced in years. He is a stanch Democrat and has filled almost all the local offices, lie married a daughter of Samuel Clark Viers. She also was l>orn in Maryland, where she died in 1893. agcil 54 years. She was a gt>od Christian woman, a devoted member of the Baptist Church, to whrh religious body Mr. Edmonston has belonged for many years, having served both as deacon and trustee.

his parents' family of seven children, six of whom reached maturity, namely : Edwin Owens. Jr.. deceased; Richard L. : Alice and Lillie. deceased; and Cora and Louise, who live at home. The subject of this sketch remained under the parental roof until he was of age and then served as assistant postmaster of Rock vi lie for two years, clerking in the meantime in the village grocery store. He became interested about this time in photography and his successful efforts soon placed him beyond the amateur class and led him to decide to make photography his life work.

In 1889 Mr. Edmonston came to East Liverpool and established a studio in the hirst National Bank Building, where he remained for three years. He then moved into the Thompson Building, on the "Diamond." where he continued for six years. His rapidly increasing business and added equipment required larger quarters, and in 1000 Mr. Edmonston purchased the projierty on Fourth street, where he now has his finely appointed studio and where he makes his residence. He gives employment to aljout eight workmen and the finished work of his studio ranks with any in the State.

Mr. Edmonston married Sarah Rol>crts. daughter of Charles Roberts, of East Liverpool, and they have one son. - Charles E. Mr. and Mrs. Edmonston are members of the United Fre-byterian Church.

In politics Mr. Edmonston has always l.*en identified with the Republican party, but hasnever consented to accept office. He has enjoyed the spectacle of the presidential inauguration and, with the exception of the last. has witnessed every one since attaining his majority. He is a well-known citizen who enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens both professionally and personally.

ILL! AM CALEB DAVIDSON, formerly mayor of East Liverpool, and one of the leading business citizen-. ,,f the city, now conducting the largest shoe house in the city, is also well-known as one of the leading pro mi >ters of the East I Jverpool Driving Association, of which he is one of the directors. Mr. Davidson was born in this city, October 16. 1861. and is a son of Abraham and Jane (.Tillj Davidson.

The Davidson family came to Ohio from Pennsylvania in the person of William Davidson, the grandfather of our subject, who was an engineer on a river steamboat until within I two years of his death, which occurred in inid- ' die age. Abraham Davidson, father of our siu> ject. was Ijorn at East Liverpool, and is a son of William and Jane (Robbins) Davidson. His early educational opportunities were meager and while but a lad he commenced to accompany his father on the river and later spent four years on a river trading lx>at. From transporting on the water, he pursued the same business on land, entering into draying and later combined the two. establishing the first wliarilK>at in East Liverpool. After some five years of satisfactory business alone, he entered into partnership with his father-in-law. Caleb Till, under the firm name of Till & Davidson, in a grocery business, in which he continued nnii' his death in 1803. He was prominent in Masonic circles, a memlwr of Riddle Lodge. X 315. F. & A. M.. and of East Liverpool Chapter, No. 100. R. A. M.. and belonged also t<> the Odd Fellows. Like bis father lie fore him. he was a stanch Democrat.

England and is a daughter of the late Caleb Till, also a native of England and one of the early settlers in East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson's family contained five sons and one daughter, the latter dying young. The sons were: William C, of this sketch; Joseph M., deceased; George E., city solicitor of East Liverpool ; Edwin L., of East Liverpool ; and Helier C, also of this city. Mrs. Davidson is a devoted member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and her late husband also belonged to this religious U>dy. lie is recalled as a man of sterling character, one who hail much to contend with on account of early disadvantages. In 1864 he responded to the call for soldiers for the 100-day service and was a member of the 143rd Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf.

William C. Davidson's life has been mainly passed in his native city where he was reared and educated, and where he has been more or less in the public eye for years. In his boyhood he entered the employ of the Adams Express Company and was the deliverer of the first free delivery package in the city. After three years with the company, he left in order to go into the grocery business with his fatUer, with whom he remained three and a half years and then went into business for himself, opening a billiard hall which he operated for eight years. Mr. Davidson has always been an out-spoken Republican. In 190J he was elected mayor of East Liverpool, to which office he was reelected at the expiration of his first term. He served but one year of his second elective term, a change in the municipal law then going into effect. It is to his credit that during his three years of official life all his time was devoted to civic affairs, resulting in many reforms and the bringing about of many needed public improvements.

After retiring from the mayor's chair, he opened up his present shoe business at No. 108 Fifth street, where he has proved himself one of the most capable of the city's business men. He enjoys the reputation of carrying the largest and most complete shoe stock in the city. He has alwavs t>een a lover of fine horses and has been a prominent member and director of the East Liverpool Driving Association, an organization which has an enviable reputation all over the State. This association owns many fine pcdigreetl horses and Mr. Davidson, himself, is the fortunate possesser of one of the most noted trotters, which is featured as "Demon," 2:2b 1-4 at four years, with matinee record to wagon, 2 :12 1-2.

Mr. Davidson married Mary P. Nath, a lady born at Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of William Nath, of that city. They have two bright, manly sons: J. William M. and Dale George. Mrs. Davidson is a devoted member of the Catholic Church, and Mr. Davidson is literal in his contributions to this and other religious bodies. His fraternal connection is with the Knights of the Golden Eagle.

OHN R. STRATTON, a prominent and respected' citizen of Leetonia, is a veteran of the Civil War and participated in many of its hardest fought kittles. He was born in Salem township, Columbiana County. Ohio, May 15. 1842. and is a son of David and Susan (Betz) Stratton.

Daniel Stratton was the first of our subject's ancestors to locate in Columbiana County, being one of the earliest settlers of the county. His son, John Stratton. grandfather of our subject, was proliably a native of that county. David Stratton was horn in Fairfield township, Columbiana County. Ohio. June 28, 1816. am! followed farming all his life. He was very prominent in local politics. Ixring a memln-r of the Know-Nothing party. He at different times held numerous minor offices, serving a number of years as school trustee in section 16. Me married Susan T.etz. a daughter of George lletz. one of the pioneers of the county.

ately crossed the river to Covington, Kentucky. It then crossed the Licking River and camped south of Newport for a few days. Returning to Covington, it engaged the forces of Kirhy Smith. Septem1>er 10-12, in which fighting five of the regiment were wounded. This was their first hattle. The regiment next went to Lexington and was drilled by a United States drill officer named Brown until alxuit lJccemljcr 1 2th. when it was ordered to Richmond, Kentucky. While crossing the river en route, Mr. Stratton had his foot crushed and was taken to the field hospital at Richmond where the injured member was dressed by the regimental surgeon and his assistant. After remaining there two weeks, he returned to Lexington, his regiment having been ordered back to intercept Morgan. He was first taken to Hospital Xo. 5. where he remained one night, then was appointed clerk of Hospital No. 3. He remained until February 1, 1863, when he reported to his regiment at Frankfort, Kentucky, which on February 22nd was ordered back to Lexington, marching throught slush and snow a distance of 35 miles. The regiment then went to Camp Nelson. Crab Orchard, Mount Vernon and Stanford. Kentucky, being at the latter place when Morgan made his raid in Columbiana County. In the fall of 1863. when the army started for Tennessee. Mr. Stratton was left at Crab Orchard on account of poor health. He remained there two weeks without any apparent benefit and then applied for and secured permission to rejoin his regiment. With two companions he started for Cumberland Gap. They had a long hard walk and slept one night on the side of a mountain, without fire or covering, and the next morning at 8 o'clock arrived at their destination only to find the regiment had left for Knoxvillc - distant 60 miles - just one hour previously. Mr. Stratton and his companions immediately followed, traveling through a country which was exceedingly hostile to them. At the Holston River they stopped at a tavern for lodging and breakfast, then proceeded on to Knoxville where Mr. Stratton participated in the siege of that city and its attendant skirmishes. For four weeks the regiment lived on bread made of bran until the siege was raised. Mr. Stratton was detailed sergeant of the division of provost guards in October, and remained in that city until the spring of 1864, when the army was reorganized for the Georgia campaign. Mr. Stratton was about to rejoin his regiment when he met the surgeon of his regiment, who sent him to the hospital, saying he was too ill to do field service. He was on duty at the hospital for two weeks, when he was obliged to take to his bed. Upon his recovery he was detailed as ward master, but only served five days in that capacity when he was appointed private secretary to General Wythe, surgeon general of Sherman's army. He served four weeks when he was placed in the general clerk's department of the hospital, his sole duty being to fill out furloughs. In May. 1864, he was himself furloughed for 30 days. Leaving Knoxville on a Sunday morning, he arrived at his home in Columbiana County the following Wednesday, making the trip iti a box car. He was married while at home, then returned to Knoxville just before his furlough expired, staying there overnight. He then followed his regiment and joined it at Marietta, Georgia, thereafter serving in the engagements of the Georgia campaign. After the Iwttles around Atlanta, he was sent lxack to Tennessee, his regiment having an engagement lasting five days and nights at Columbia. The 104th Ohio next participated in the terrible battle at Franklin, after which it took part in the engagement and siege of Nashville, where during a two clays tight Hood's army was annihilated. The regiment then l>egan its journey to Washington, I). C and proceeded thence to Fort Fisher. North Carolina, by water. Being caught in a storm off Cape Hatteras. it was lost one week at sea. The 104th Ohio reached Fort Fi>her after its fall, then went to Wilmington where it captured the city, and then took Goldsbnro and Raleigh. The regiment was at the latter place when news of the surrender of General l.ee reached it. and it was detailed to receive the surrender of Johnston's army at Greensln'ro. Shortly afterward orders were received to return North, our subject reached home >>n June 29, 1865.

Mr. Stratton reached home on June 29, 1865, in time to help with the harvesting on his wife's farm, and also on his father's farm. He then mov ed upon a farm in Stark County, where lie also taught school for a time. In 1869 he returned to Salem township, Columbiana County, where he taught school some terms, followed farming and occasionally engaged at his trade of carpenter. In 1894 he moved to the town of Leetonia, where he has since followed his trade with uninterrupted success. He has always hecn a public-spirited man and has worked for the best interests of his community. He has taken an active interest in politics and was identified with the labor reform movement in 1872. He has served as a member of the City Council of Leetonia. He is commander of Bumside Post. No. 137, G. A. K.. of Leetonia; a member of the 1. O. O. I". lodge at Leetonia and the encampment of that order at Salem.

On June 9, 1864, Mr. Stratton was joined in marriage with Maria A. Newhouse. who was born in Salem township. Columbiana County. Ohio, and is a daughter of William Newhouse, who had four sons and a step-son in the Union Army during the Civil War. This union is blessed with four children, namely: William, of I'reejiort, Pennsylvania; Alva M., of Youngstown, Ohio; Amanda, wife of Kmory Marshall, of Weeping Water, Nebraska ; and Addie M.. wife of John Smith, of Leetonia.

[jr^]' >NAS M. FELGER, one of the wclltHTl! known residents of Fairfield township, S I, who owns a fine, productive farm of .So acres in section 2. was born at New Springfield, Mahoning County. Ohio. Septcml>er 2. 18*13. and is a son "f George and Caroline Felger.

The father of Mr. Felger was lx>rn in Ohio, in 1830 and the mother in Germany, in 1827. She came to America a child of six years, in an old sailing vessel, which required almost a whole year to make the voyage. She died at New Springfield. Ohio, in 1902. aged 75 years. Our subject is the youngest of the family of six children, namely : Henry, deceased ; Theodore and J. P., of New Springfield; Hattie, wife of H. Bufhnger, of New Springfield; Allen of Poland, Ohio; and Jonas M.

Jonas M. Felger was educated in the public schools of New Springfield and after taking a commercial course in the Iron City Business College, when jo years old, in 1883, he entered into the employ of the firm of George Felger & Sons, as bookkeeper for the Bending Manufacturing Company, at New Springfield, Ohio, of which he subsequently became a member. In 1893 he rented a farm near Poland, Ohio, and in 1804 he bought his present farm, which then contained ioo acres. He retained 80 acres of the property and has carried on extensive farming. That he had made a success he proves by pointing to a yield of 65 bushels of oats to an a«re on a 10-acrc tract.

The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Felger deserves a paragraph by itself. He has installed a steam heating plant and can both heat and light his residence by gas, the gas being produced on his own farm, having a gas-well 727 feet deep, while all the conveniences found in a fine city home are here. What is a little remarkable is that all the plumbing in connection with the steam piping is his own handiwork. The home formerly lielonged to George Copeland. a pioneer, but it would scarcely lie recognized since Mr. Felger has put in $r,200 wortli of improvements. Not only, is it probably the most convenient resilience in the county, but it js one of the handsomest, the interior woodwork of four rooms and the staircase being of beautifully polished curly maple. It is needless to say that the interior furnishings but serve to complete a handsome, convenient, comfortable home. I Ic enjoys the conveniences of rural free delivery of mail and county telephone, in addition to other advantages. The location of the residence, some 100 rods south of the main highway, makes it a pleasure to the eye oi every wayfarer.

Mr. Felger organized the creamery which later became the Co-Operative Company, in which he is one of the directors, the president being Peter Smith and the secretary, W. C. Rummell.

On August (\ 1885. Mr. Felger was married to Lillian C. Marks; of near Petersburg. Mahoning County. Ohio, who is a daughter of Christian and Caroline (Rukcnbrod) Marks, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Felger has two brothers and one sister, the latter residing with her. Mr. and Mrs. Felger have one son. L. M.. now a young man of iS years. The family belong to the Evangelical Church at Xew Springfield. Politically our subject is a Republican. He is a man of local prominence and is one of tiie rive memliers of the township School Board.

I II. IP TRIEM. deceased, was one of the well-known business men and public-spirited citizens of Salem for many years. He was a native of Ohio. Kirn in Stark County. February 27. 1837. and was the youngest of the two children born to his parents. The father. Peter Trietn. was a German by birtb and a farmer by occupation.

Philip Triem was reared and educated in Summit County. Ohio. In 1862 he engaged in the hardware business at Salem, and continued in business on Main street in this city until the time of his death. July 25. 1873. with the exception of the period during which he was loyally serving his country in the blue uniform of a United States soldier. He was a memlwr of Company B. 104th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf. He is honored at Salem by the Philip Triem Camp. Sons of Veterans.

In May, 1858. Mr. Triem was united in marriage with Harriet TIartong, who is a daughter of Samuel Hartong. a substantial farmer of Summit County. Ohio. The five children of this union were: Dennis I"., a meml>cr of the important business firm of Triem & Murphy, who was a partner of the late Charles H. Murphy, a sketch of whom will l>e found in this volume: Daniel \V.. who has been trainmaster on the Pennsylvania system since 1S80: Charles E. : Anna W : and William F.. who has l»een connected with the Post Office Department at Washington. D. C. for the past six years. Dennis F. and Anna W, Triem resides

For many years the late Philip Triem took a prominent part in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was Sunday-school superintendent for many years and not only set an example to the young but inspired their love and confidence. He contributed lilxrrally to the various avenues through which the church carries on its benevolent work. The family also belong t,, this religious body.

While not a very active politician, Mr. Triem rejoiced in the success of the Republican party, conscientiously supporting its candidates. He was both a Mason and Odd bellow and members of l>oth organizations accompanied his remains to their last resting place in West bwn Cemetery, Canton. Ohio. 1 1 is quiet, unostentatious life was lived in the pursuit of high ideals and he is rememl)cred as one of the estimable men of Salem, whose bu*iuess integrity was never questioned or his personal conduct criticized.

Ol IX KAMIXSKY. proprietor of the "Kaminsky Stock Farm," a tract of 75 acres in section 24, Butler township, is one of the enterprising ami successful agriculturists and stockraisers of his locality. He was l»>rn in Well* township. Jefferson County, Ohio, and is a son of Columbus D. and Elizabeth (Waters) Kaminsky.

The grandparents of Mr. Kaminsky emigrated from Germany and both died shortly after reaching the United States. Thev lm<S three children, viz. : Luther, who settled in Iowa: Louisa, who married in Iowa: and Columbus I)., who was l»orn on a steautlx^t on the Ohio River, and was named in honor"* the capitol of the State. He grew to he a prominent and wealthy man. speeuhting profitably in grain and stock and subsequentlv Incoming the president of the Smithneld Bank. leifcrson County. He owned a large l»ody of land in that county, some 640 acres, and was considered one of the leading capitalists. He died in 1890, aged 74 years. He married Elizabeth Waters, who was b>rn in Maryland and came to Ohio when young. Her father. Dr. Waters, was formerly a slave-owning landholder, and was also a survivor of the War of j8ij. The children of Columbus D. ;nd Ivlizalscth (Waters)' Kaminsky were: Mary Virginia, who resiiles in New Mexico; Sophia Isabella, of Brittain, Ohio; John, the subject of this sketch: Charles I"... deceased: and Mrs. I^misa Hoyle. who diefl in Xew Mexico.

Mr. Kaminsky came to his present farm in 1N91 and has always conducted it as a firstclass stock farm. He keeps 15 pure-hred Jerseys, which either are registered or are eligible for registration, and supplies the Winona Creamery with milk. I!c Ins under his management two valuable stallions - "Hamlet," No. 43.140 and "Lucifer," No. 1517 - which are owner! by the Salem Horse Breeders' Association. They were imported for the association by the Lafayette Importing Company, of Indiana, at a cost of $.2,000 each. "Hamlet." a Percheroii stallion, weighing 1.9m pounds, has taken first premium at eveiv fair at which he lias been shown. The Ccrman oach stallion "Lucifer." by "Matador." is a government bred horse and comes fit the l>est stock in the Cerman government stables.

Mr. Kaminsky carries on some fanning. I ut his main business is in stock. When he came to his present, finely developed farm, its appearance was very different to that presented now especially since the erection of his substantial residence and his line barn. 60 by 44 feet, which was completed in 1003. His wife owns an excellent farm of 59 acres adjacent to Mr, Kaminsky '.s.

Mr. Kaminsky has been thrice married, and his children, two bun to the first marriage ami f"iir to the second are: Mrs. Cora Harris, of Butler township: Mary A., at home: Columbus l>.. assistant shipping clerk at the nail-mill at Salem: Kdna V.. a teacher: and John Leroy and Charles William, who h\e at home. In |N<>3 Mr. Kaminsky was married to Mrs. Mary (Warren) Xewhouse. of Columbiana County. Her father was John Warren, a native of England, who came to this country when a boy.

HOWARD E. MOON, proprietor of the hay, grain and feed business of II. Moon & Company, at East Liverp *)|, was Ixim at Erederiektown, Columbiana County, Ohio. September 9. 1871. anil is a son of Andrew J. and Mary A. (Hickman} Moon.

the father of Mr. Moon was born in Pittsburg. Pennsylvania. March 2, 1840. from which city he came in 1>oyhootl with his parents to Sprucevale, Columbiana County. Ohio. He learned the trade of stone-mason, which he followed until 1880 when he removed to Fredericktown and established himself in a general mercantile business, in partnership with a Mr. Baxter, under the firm name of Moon & Baxter. This continued until 1885. when Mr. Moon sold his interest to Mr. Baxter and came to East Liverpool, where he bought the feed store of J. D. West. At a later date he sold this business to L. |. McClue and then Ijought the old established business, in the same line of John M. Hamilton. This he continued until February 1. 1003. when he sold it to our - subject, who had grown up in the business with him.

Our subject. Howard E. Moon, conducted the business under his own name until Charles W. Eraser became a partner, when the firm name was changed to H. E. .Moon i\ Company. On February t 1904. Mr. Moon purchased his partner's interest but still continues the former style. This is the oldest established business in this line in the city. Mr. Moon carries a full line of hay. straw, feed, seeds and poultry supplies. He is recognized. as an enterprising and honorable business man and one of the city's first-class citizens.

Mr. Moon married Cora B. Anthony, of Bridge|>ort, Ohio, and they have two children, viz: Pauline E. ami Alma C. Mrs. Moon is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Moon is affiliated with the

Republican party ami he served as a member of the City Council from May i, 1903. until May 1, 1904. He belongs to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of which he is past Councillor.

W^m MILTON ARBUTIINOT, president EH H "' Arbuthnot & Brothers, practical j||f II plumbers, gas, steam and hot water E^l fitting, a leading firm of East Liverpool, was born in Marshall County, Virginia (now West Virginia), February 17. 1858. and is a son of Samuel and Jane (Mc- Cracken ) Arbuthnot.

The father of Mr. Arbuthnot was l>orn in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Vhere he learned the trade of cabinetniaking and then moved to what is now West Virginia. During the Civil War he fought for a time in the Union Army. Liter be engaged in farming and. when the war came to a close, removed to Wheeling, where be died shortly after of cholera. He married Jane McCracken. who still survives. She was born February 22. 1827, in Marshall County. Virginia (now West Virginia), and is a daughter of John McCracken, who was lyjrn in Ireland. Five children were born to this marriage, namely : Mary Jane, a resident of St. Clairsville. Ohio; J. Milton, of this sketch; William S. our subject's partner; Isaac - N.. who resides with his mother on the homestead farm; and Samuel K., who is pastor of the Goff Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church at Clarksburg. West Virginia. Mr. Arbuthnot was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a trustee. His widow is now connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

J. Milton Arbuthnot was a lad of about seven years when his father died. After completing the common school course in the Wheeling schools he learned the plumbing business and remained not only through his apprenticeship with Thompson & Mibbard. but for 20 years was one of the firm's trusted, and reliable workmen. At length Mr. Arbuthnot concluded to engage in business for himself and on May 22, 188C. came to East Liverpool in search of a good opening. For about two years he worked here as a journeyman and the-i entered into partnership with George Crowe, under the firm name of Arbuthnot & Crowe. This lasted two vears when William S. Arbuthnot purchased the Crowe interest and in 1895 the brothers took out articles of incorporation. The capital invested at first was very small but the business has l>een developed until now it is the largest of its kind in the city. Both partners are practical workmen and they keep two other skilled men constantly busy.

Mr. Arbuthnot has a very pleasant home here and an affectionate family circle. He married Alice V. Long, who is a daughter of Benjamin J. Long, of East Liverpool. They have six children, namely : Earl B., James Edgar, Laura B., Harold B.. Alice R. and Rachel B. Both Mr. and Mrs. Arbuthnot are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

In political sentiment, Mr. Arbuthnot. like his late father, is a Republican. Fraternally he belongs to the Royal Arcanum. As a reliable business man he is held in the highest esteem. 1 Ie takes an interest in promoting the city's welfare without demanding any public recognition of his services.

>MKU W. THOMPSON", M. IX, specialist in the treatment of the eye, car, nose and throat, located at Salem, is one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Columbiana County. He was born in Salem, Ohio, Deceml>er 8. 1859. and is a son of Joseph W. and Hannah A. ( Leach I Thompson.

Joseph W. Thompson was one of a family of two children born to his parents. Farlin and Pleasant ( Reeder) Thompson, the former of whom was l>orn in Virginia, 'where he was With blacksmith and farmer. Joseph W. Thompson was lx.ru in Virginia. December 23. 1833. and came to Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1851. Soon after coming he became connected with the Buckeye Engine Company in the capacity of mechanical engineer and continued w ith the company until 1895, when he retired. He still own an interest in the business. Mr. Thomp- son is a man of inventive genius and for many years the fruits of his ingenuity were devoted to the Buckeye Engine Company. Many of his patented inventions are still their exclusive property. His wife, who was a daughter of James W. Leach, died in March, 1883, leaving two children : Homer W., and Leora M., who is a successful teacher and who resides with her father at No. 469 McKinley ave.

Homer W. Thompson was reared and educated at Salem and was here prepared for entrance to the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati, where lie was graduated in 1885. In 1900 lie was also graduated at the Medical Institute of Philadelphia. For five years he engaged in general practice at Salem and then decided to give his entire attention to those diseases which interested him most. In this special line he has built up a large practice and has established a reputation which extends far beyond Salem. His well-appointed offices are conveniently located at No. 23 East Main street.

Dr. Thompson was married April 12, 1900, to Cora Owens, who is a daughter of William Owens, a leading citizen of Beloit, Ohio. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Dr. Thompson is a stanch Republican. His fraternal connection is with the Elks.

B § J zens- ProPr'etor °* l'lc Spring Water \*3bBJ8I\ Brewerv. which is located on the south side of Sheridan street, was born at Oldham. I^ancashire, England, May 1. 1837, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Taylor) Greenwood.

The father of Mr. Greenwood was lxirn at Oldham. Lancashire, and worked in the cotton mills and as a weaver until 1868. when he rune to America and located at Beaver Falls. Pennsylvania. He died there^at the home of M< daughter, in 1870, aged 62 years. He married Mary Taylor, who was horn in Derbyshire. England, but was reared by relatives ~* rM''- ham. - *

She dial in 1863. at Oldham. They had a family of 10 children, nine of whom grew to maturity, namely: Mary, widow of Daniel Briley, of Oldham, England: Betty, wife of James Andcrton, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; William, who died in England; John, deceased; Henry, of this sketch; Nancy, who died aged 22 years ; Joseph, of Oldham, England; Thomas, who died at East Liverpool; and Edwin, deceased. The parents of Mr. Greenwood were members of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

Our subject was only 10 years old when he went to work in the cotton mills in England and he followed the weaving trade for 15 years l>efore coming to America. In 1862 he came to America and located at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and there learned the brewing business with his brother-in-law, James Anderton, working in the hitter's brewery until May. 1880. Then he entered into partnership with Samuel Timmins, under the firm name of Greenwood & Timmins, and they ran a business until May. 1885, when Mr. Greenwood sold his interest and came to East Liverpool, Ohio.

At that time there was an open field here, - no brewery being in operation. He built his [ present building, engage* 1 actively in brewing and found an excellent market for his products. When he first started, he adopted the name of the Spring Water Brewerv, all of the water used coming from a spring which bubbles up out of solid rock. Since July, 1903, the active cares of the business have been taken by Mr. Greenwood's sons. Its methods have continued , the same; increased facilities have but added to the quality and healthfullness of the product.

Mr. Greenwood married a lady lx>rn at Oldham, England. - Martha Evans* daughter of Daniel Evans. They had 13 children born to them, namely: Mary, wife of George Wyman, of New Castle, Pennsylvania ; Elizabeth, wife of Elmer Freed, of Beaver balls; Nancy, wife of William Williams, of East Liverpool; .Martha, wile of Alfred Grocott, of Beaver Falls; William; Sarah Alice, of Beaver Falls; Thomas; Edwin, deceased ; Joseph : Helen, wife of William Nogles, of East Liverpool; and Betty and Lillie, who live at home.

H. MURPHY, deceased, I^H formerly onc ol me prominent busim WM ne*s mcn °^ Salem, junior member of Bta^fl the firm of Triem & Murphy, died at his father s residence, while on a visit at East Liverpool, September 29, 1903. Mr. Murphy was born April 16, 1863, at Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and was one of a family of eight children born to Thomas B. and Sarah (Coffin J Murphy.

The father of Mr. Murphy removed to East Liverpool, Ohio, when our subject was but a child, and in this city Charles was reared and - educated. His business training was secured - in his father's store, the latter being a large grocery merchant. At a later date he became chief salesman for his brother, George C. Murphy, in the clothing business, but in the fall of 1 £04 he came to Salem. Here he formed a business partnership with Dennis F. Triem. and for the next nine years this firm met with much prosperity. His energy ami enterprise were felt not only in his private business but were recognized factors in the advancement of the city's interests, he being ever ready to further public movements for the general welfare. Although, he died comparatively a young man. he had accumulated an ample fortune and gained a prominent place among the business men of his city.

Mr. Murphy was married Scpteml)cr 20, 1893, to Laura B. Morton, who is a daughter of the late George C. Morton, one of the pioneers of Columbiana County and an extensive property owner, who died July 16, 1900. Mrs.

Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood and family belong to St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church. Mr. Greenwood is a meml>er of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, his father in his lifetime also belonging to the former organization and to the Druids. Mr. ; Greenwood was formerly quite actively identified with the Democratic party, but for some years he has voted independently. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

Murphy still survives with their three children: Thomas Susan Marie and George M. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church, to the support of which Mr. Murphy was a generous contributor during life.

Although a business man rather than a i«litician, Mr. Murphy was interested in public affairs, performing every duty of a citizen and casting his influence in favor of the Republican party. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and belonged to the Phoenix Club, (if East Liverpool.

NT EL J. JOHNSTON. The leading men of Columbiana County are for the greater part those who have spent a lifetime here and were bom and reared within the confines of the county and take a deep and abiding interest in her growth and general prosperity. Among them none is more deserving of special mention than the gentleman whose biography we have the pleasure of now putting before our readers. He was bom on the farm of 144 acres in section 30, St. Clair township. ti|x>n which he still resides and is one of the most successful farmers and stock-raisers in the community. Three generations of his ancestors, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, bore the name of John Johnston.

His great-grandfather, John Johnston, came from Ireland alxntt 140 years ago, only to meet t his death at the hands of the redskins in 1781. f near Grcensburg, Pennsylvania.

After the tragic death of his father. John Johnston, the second of the name and the grandfather of Daniel J., was bound out to a millwright and had a hard life. In 1809 he came to East Liverpool. Ohio, in a fiathoat: at this time there were but a few cabins on the site of the present thriving city; for several vears he owned and operated a grist-mill. 1|V cated where the West End pottery is now situated, letter he bought land in St. Clair, Middleton and Liverpool townships and died m

Dr. John Johnston ( the father of Daniel J.) and his brother, Dr. Joseph Johnston, moved to Iowa after graduating from a medical school and engaged in the practice of their profession for several years until they were stricken with a fever from which Joseph died. As soon as he was sufficiently recovered, Dr. John Johnston returned to Columbiana County and bought the farm upon which he regained his health and brought up his family. This was in 1859. From this date until his death in 1894. at the age of 76 years, he was engaged in fanning, lie married Sarah Croft, a daughter of John and Jane (Stevenson) Croft, the former a native of England and the latter of Madison township, this county. They had but two -children, - Mary and Daniel J. Both children were given the advantage of college educations, the daughter graduating from Mount Union College. Mary married Rev. J. M. Keck, of Ashtabula County, Ohio, who is now president of Wesley Memorial College, Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. His ancestor, Henry Keck, came from Germany to America in 1732 and settled at Allentown, Pennsylvania. Henry Keck s grandson, Michael, came to Ohio in 1 806 and settled in Springfield township, Columbiana County, now included in Mahoning County. In 1815 Daniel Keck, son of Michael, 1* night a tract of virgin forest in Salem township, which is now owned bv his grandson, Rev. J. M. Keck.

Daniel J. Johnston is a graduate^ i»f""Scio College. Harrison County, Ohio, class of 1883. .\s there was no one else to look after the farm, he returned home, giving up the desire for a professional life, and devoted himself to the duties before him. The advance made by him both in stock-raising and general farming shows that a college education is not necessarily wasted on one who follows agricultural pursuits.

In i8yo Mr. Johnston married Eva Wilson, whose father. P. M. Wilson, is a retired farmer residing at Hartford City, Indiana. Their children are as follow s : John R., born in 1891 :

Everett W., born in 1893 ; Edith, born in 1896; and Howard, born in 1903. They are liberal supporters of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which they are members. Mr. Johnston is a member of the college fraternity Delta Tau Delta. In politics he is a Republican.

PATTERSON, deceased, who was a prosi>crous farmer of Washington township, was a most worthy member of one of the old and honorable families of Wayne township. He was tern November 11, 1827, in Wayne township, near Bethel Church, an old log structure, w hich was erected in 1825 on land donated by his grandfather, Thomas Patterson. After a long and useful lile. he passed away January 4, 1899. His parents were Thomas and Lydia < Moncrief) Patterson.

The Patterson family came originally from Ireland, Grandfather Thomas Patterson and family emigrating in 1801 and settling first in Washington County. Pennsylvania. In 1818 he removed his family and possessions to Wayne township, Columbiana County, where he entered land and cleared a good farm. In 1823 this land came into the possession of James Patterson who cleared and improved it, and the only deed that has ever teen executed for this property is the one first made to Thomas Patterson. The mother of the late John Patterson was tern near West Point, in Columbiana County, Ohio. She was married to Thomas Patterson on October 31, 1826.

John Patterson grew up on his father's farm and attended school at the Washington school house. At the outbreak of the Civil war, he offered his services to his country, enlisting .-is a private in Company A, 143 Reg., Ohio. Vol. Inf., and faithfully and loyally served out the term of his enlistment.

On March 30, 1852. Mr. Patterson was united in marriage with Margaret Jane Hogc. who was tern near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, May 22, 1 8 18. She is a daughter of James and Jane (Gilmore ) Hoge, the former of whom was born near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, October 31. 1784, and died February 8, 1875, aged 90 years, three months and eight days. The latter was l>orn near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1791, and died June 18, 1842* aged 51 years, one month and 12 days. It is related of this lady that after the family settled in this section, in 1829, she would keep the family in meat during the greater part of the time, shooting deer and squirrels in the forest. The eight children of James and Jane Hogc were: John. Ixmi March II, i8n, deceased, April 2.1, 1832; Isabella, born May 5, 1812, deceased April 21, 1863; William, born May 20, 1814, deceased March 5, 1885; James, Jr., l>orn April 15, 1816. deceased March 19. 1872; Margaret J., widow of our subject; Martha G., born June 25, 1820, who married John Phillts and died October 27, 1899, leaving three children. - James S., Margaret J. and Francis; Sample, born October 5, 1824, deceased, November 12, 1893; and Rebecca, born April 14, 1826, who married James McCord and has had these children, - Sarah J., Armintha (deceased), Angeline. Mary, Lewis (deceased), and Roy. Sample Hoge, named above, was twice married. By his first wife he had one daughter, Ellen Jane, now deceased, who was the wife of Andrew Binsley. He married, second, Mary Ann Smith and had three children: James K. ; Andrew L., deceased; and John, deceased. Isabella, of the above- named family, married (ieorge Beard and reared two children : James H., deceased; and John W.

The children of John Patterson and wife were: John M., Ix)rn January 10, 1853, who married Klla Orin and lives in Yellow Creek t unship; Martha Jane, born August 13. 1854, who resides with her mother; James Hoge, born July 27. 1856. deceased August 10, 1859; Newell Gilmore, born December 20, 1859, who married Anna Brown, of Shelbina, Missouri, - they reside at Portland. Oregon, and have three children, Mabel Hood (born June (\ 1889), Wade Brown (born February 16, 1891), and Kay Newell ( lx>rn August 15, 1895) ; and Julia Amelia, who was born July 12. 1864, and died July 14. 1804. while the father was in the service of his country.

Mr. Patterson was not a very active politician but he always performed the full duty of a good citizen. In early life he was a Democrat but later became a Republican. He was a man of sterling character and for years was a leading member of Bethel Church. His widow and family also belong to this congregation. Mr. Fattcrson was a man who was very highly esteemed by his neighbors who found him kind, obliging and just and his family relations were always dominated by a firm spirit but gentle heart. His widow and daughter, Martha Jane, continued to operate the farm in section 18, Washington township, which Mr. Patterson did so much to improve. It is located about two miles from Salineville.

was a business citizen and prominent resident of East Liverpool, was born at Steubenville, Ohio, January 13. 1845, and was a son of James and Mary ( Reynolds) Little.

James Little, father of our subject, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he learned the trade of gunsmith. After locating at Steubenville, Ohio, lie manufactured guns in an establishment of his own. In 1847 he removed to Pittsburg and established a gun factory there which he conducted until 1860, when he removed to Smith's Fern-, and became an oil producer. He was a most worthy man, successful in business, hospitable by nature and exemplary in life. He was one of the earliest members of the Son> of Temperance and was always an earnest supporter of the principles of this body. The last 1 5 year? of his life were spent retired from business, making his home with bur subject in 1 - ^ Liverpool. It was a pleasant custom for old friends to gather about him while he related stories of the earlier days, his reminiscence* being vivid and his language entertaining. He died in 1893 at the age of 82 years. thirinjj his residence at Steubenville. he served in the City Council as he also did in Pittsburg. His

The boyhood of our subject was spent in Pittsburg and his education was secured there. Until the removal of the family to Smith's Ferry, when he was 17 years old. he worked in his father's gun factory, and after that was associated with his father in oil production until 1863 when he went into oil refining on his own account. This lnisiness he continued until 1875. when he came to East Liverpool, where he went into the meat business, not being affiliated with any corporation but slaughtering his own cattle. Mr. Little drifted into the ice business, having his own ponds from which he harvested his crops of ice. He retired from business two years prior to his death, which took place April 13. 1898.

Mr. Little was married December 8, 1864, to Elizabeth Blackmore Dawson, who was born on a farm near Ohioville, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, May 28. 1845, and is a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Dawson.

The Dawson family is an old Americni -one. the great-grandfather of Mrs. Little. Michael Dawson, being one of nine brothers to remove from Maryland and settle in Beaver County. Pennsylvania. They were pioneers there and acquired a large acreage of land, including the tract known as Island Run, which is of great value on account of the petroleum found thereon. George Dawson, Mrs. Little's grandfather, was l>orn September 26, 1787. and was married April 23. 181 1, to Mary Blackmore, who was Ixmi March 5, 1879. They lived for a number of years in fear of Indians and some memlivrs of the family had many hairbreadth escapes. Thomas Dawson, father of Mrs. Little, was lvorn on the farm adjoining her own birthplace. Decerning 29. 1815. He inherited land from his father and grandfather, including Island Run. He continued to farm until the discovery of oil on his land. It has been estimated that this discovery realized a fortune of $100,000 for him. For the last 28 years of his life he lived at Bcllevue. Pennsylvania, where he died in 1894.

Mrs. Little's father and husband were both identified with the Republican party but neither ever cared for political honors. Mr. Little is survived by six of his 10 children, namely: Frank B.. of East Liverpool; Mary; J. Percy; John G. ; George D. ami Hazel B. In fraternal life he was connected with the O. U. A. M. and the I. O. R. M. For 38 years he was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which body Mrs. Little has Ijcen a member for 36 years. They contributed largely to the work of the church as well as to many of the leading charities of the city.

\RTt.\ L. BATES.' The death of Martin L. Bates, which occurred :it his home in Salem, March 16, 1897, removed from this city an old business citizen of substance and character. Mr. Bates was lx>rn l)eceml>er 28. 1838. at Salem, Ohio, and was a son of Samuel and Meribah (Sheets) Bates.

The father of Mr. Bates was one of the old and respected men of Salem, and was bom in Columbiana County. Ohio. March 1. 181 4. His family consisted of 13 children, nine of whom were our subject's brothers and sisters and the others were by a second marriage.

Mr. Bates was reared and educated at Salem and in young manhood he learned the trade of carriage-making. For a few years he worked in the construction of carriages as journeyman and later engaged in making guards for mowers and reapers tor three different firms. Sul>- sequently he cml»rkcd in the shoe business and for a quarter of a centurv carried it on in the s,-mie location, his store being one of the old landmarks of the city. In legitimate business he amassed a moderate fortune, of which he made good use. being liberal to the ixtor :md a consistent supporter of the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Of this religious IkmIv he was not a meml>cr but for nine years he was connected with the church choir. Mr. Bates left lichind him the record of a blameless life and a name which was always associated with industry and integrity.

was formerly Lctitia J. Griffith, a daughter of the late Samuel Griffith, at one time a Hour manufacturer on an extensive scale in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Hates resides in a beautiful home at No. 302 Lincoln avenue, Salem. She is prominent in church and charitable work and lias a wide circle of personal friends.

he is identified with the Republican party. He has many pleasant social connections in Salem and also belongs to numerous professional bodies.

D. RYMER, D. D. S.. a popular dental surgeon of Salem, whose wellappointed offices are located at No. 1^/2 Broadway, has been established in this city since the spring of 1899. He was bom at Harrisville, West Virginia. September 12, 1877, and is a son of Dr. William and Agnes (Law) Rymer.

Dr. William Rymer and his wife still reside at Harrisville where he has been a medical practitioner for the past 42 years. He is one of the leading citizens of the place and is a stanch supporter of the Republican party. Dr. William Rymer' s lather was born in Germany but spent the greater part of his life in America, at Middleton, Ohio. The maternal grandparents were natives of West Virginia who subsequently settled at Greeley. Colorado, where the grandfather died aged 90 years and his wife aged 92 years.

The subject of this sketch is the youngest of a family of six children, the others being : Klla. wife of Benjamin Avers, of Harrisville: Mollie. wife of Morton Purport: Anna, wife of A. W. Wells, of Harrisville: William a practicing physician at Glenville. West Virginia: and Horace M.. a physician of Harrisville.

Dr. Rymer completed the common and high school courses in his native place at the age of 1 8 years and then entered the Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery, where be continued a student until be finished the presented course and was graduated in April. 18(19. Since then he has licen in practice at Salem.

Dr. Rymer married Ella Huff, who was lnrn in Germany, and they have two children: Virginia and Nelson. Tie is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Like hi* father

TF.R SHEETS, an estimable resident of Unity township, has a well-appointed farm in section 27. lie has a comfortable home, with beautiful lawn and trees, and from its elevated i*>sition he has a fine view of the surrounding country in every direction. Mr Sheets has followed farming with success and is also well known as crier of sales, a vocation which his father also followed many years.

Mr. Sheets was born in Unity township. Columbiana County, Ohio. February 27. 1865. and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Piper) Sheets, and grandson of Samuel and Mary i Hartsow ) Sheets. Samuel Sheets crossed the mountains from the East and in 1802 settled in Unity township. Columbiana County. ( )hio. where Jacob Strohecker's farm is located, in section 23, one mile west of East Palestine. He died about the year 1844, and his wife, in 1886. They were parents of nine children; all but two of whom grew to maturity. There are two of these children living to-day: Thomas; and Margaret, wife of Elijah Early, of East Palestine.

Thomas Sheets was born in Columbiana County. Ohio. June 22. 1825. and has lived here almost all his life. He began working as a farm hand at an early day and has largely helped in clearing and developing the country. He located upon the farm now occupied by his son. Albert, in section 28. Unity township, in 1861, and lived thereon until 1898 The farm had a log house and log barn up>>n it. and these be replaced with fine building*, making it ore of the l>cst improved properties in the township. He conducted a sawmill on the place for some years, where the gates of the Fair Grounds now stand in East Palestine, but this was washed down stream during high water and he never relmilt. His brother. Benjamin Sheets, was a marble-cutler and erected most of the old tombstones used in Mechanic*- burg (now East Palestine) and when a flood came in August, 1864, lost everything. In 1898, Thomas Sheets bought a tract of 23 acres in section 27, Unity township, where he now lives. He has increased his holdings to 87 acres and has a very fine farm. He has always been a man of good business ability and judgment and as a crier of public sales hecame widely known throughout the county. He is a man with a keen sense of humor and is. a pleasing story-teller, taking especial delight in relating experiences of the time when O'Connor kept tavern where Meek's Hotel now stands and when there were six houses and the old Presbyterian Church where East Palestine now stands.

Thomas Sheets was united in marriage with Mary Piper, who was born in the old brick house that stood one block south of the present site of the East Palestine Pottery, in the old town of Mechanicsburg, in February, 1828. She is a daughter of James and Margaret (McCalla) Piper, who were married in Pennsylvania, and thereafter settled in Mechanicsburg. Ohio, which had been named by Mrs. Piper's father, Thomas McCalla, who died there in 1861. Thomas Sheets and his wife liecame parents of five children, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are: Mary Jane, deceased, who was the wife of Henry Bacon; James L., a resident of California, who married Catherine Tustison and has two daughters and one son. - Nettie. Ida and George; ami Walter and Albert, who are twins. Albert, twin brother of our subject, lives on the old family homestead in section 28. Unity township. He married Cora Chambcrlin. a daughter of Simon Chamberlin. of Middleton township, and they have one child. - Mabel.

Walter Sheets attended the district schools of his home community and worked on the farm at home until his marriage, when he settled in East Palestine. He served three years as engineer of the city electric light plant, has followed farming successfully and is a crier of public sales. In rnoo he located on his present farm of 25^4 acres in section 27. Unity township. It is known as the "Hillside Farm." being located on an elevation of land, and is a model country home in every respect. This has been brought about by the efforts of Mr. Sheets and his wife, who have converted a patch of brush land into a beautiful place.

On December 24, 1884. Walter Sheets'was united in marriage with Orpha Baker, a daugh-' ter of William and Tacy Jane (Morgan) Baker. Her paternal grandparents settled in Columbiana County at an early date. William Baker owned a fine farm in section 31, Unity township, and there lived until he died as the result of an accident on March 6. 1885, aged 64 years and four months. His wife survived him until September, 1892. He was a deacon and treasurer of the Disciples Church for many years. Five children blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, as follows: Eftie, wife of Scott Ripley, of Colorado; Orpha, wife of our subject; Noble, who married Florence Terrel? and lives on the old home place in section 31 ; Morgan, who married Alice Schooly; and Moss, who married Ella Taylor and lives in; Evansville, Indiana.

Walter Sheets and his estimable wife arc parents of three children, namely: Raymond, Ross and Ethel. They have many friends, throughout the county and delight in showing hospitality at their home. Fraternally our subject lielongs to the Protected Home Circle.

MIX W. McGARVEY. one of the prosperous farmers of Yellow Creek township, where he owns a fine farm 01 232 acres in section 23. was born in Wayne township, Columbians County. Ohio, in 1863. He is a son of Joseph and Jane (Williams) McGarvey.

Joseph McGarvey was born near Wilmington, Delaware, a son of James McGarvey. who died in that State. Joseph came to Columbiana County with his widowed mother. He has always followed an agricultural life and now lives retired at Calcutta, in his 86th year. His wife died in 18S4. aged 63 years, leaving these children: James, of Madison township; Ftizalieth. wife of William Green, living: near Calcutta; Sarah, wife of James Con! in; George

John W. McGarvey was reared in Yellow- Creek township and was educated in the district schools. He has worked as a farmer and stock-raiser and also as a coal dealer, for a fine coal mine is located on his property. It is estimated that the vein underlying his properly is one of the finest yet discovered in the locality. As it lies near the surface, the cost of mining it is very small.

Mr. McGarvey married Martha Campbell, who died August 15, 1901. She left no issue. A part of the present farm which Mr. Mc- Garvey owns she had inherited from her maternal grandfather. James Martin, whose father had entered the land.

In politics Mr. McGarvey is identified with the Republican party but takes only a good citizen's interest in public affairs. lie is one of the elders in the Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church.

Lannin, who owns a well-kept farm of 65 acres situated in section 25. on the Ellsworth road, within a mile and a half of the city of Salem. Mr. Lannin was Ixirn in the South of Ireland. March 17. 1839, and is the only child born to his parents. Nathaniel and Dora ("Woods) Lannin.

Our subject's young mother died when he was only six weeks old. Work for laborers was scarce in his native locality in those days, and the father, after marrying again, left the Kibe in the care of the stepmother and crossed the ocean, hoping soon to be able to send for his family. He secured work on the Fori Wayne Railroad then in course of construction east of Salem. Ohio, and as soon as he was able *ent for his wife and little son. The latter was too small to notice any of the incidents of the voyage, but can remember the home which his parents established in Northern New York. The cares of life and prolwbly children of her own, caused the stepmother to disregard the needs of the child of her husband's first marriage and he was only six years old When he was taken into the family of Arthur Hayden, of Salem. Ohio, where he remained a number of years. Changes came about and he later liecame a member of the family of Chalkley Harris, with whom he had a home until his marriage.

Mr. Lannin was eager to secure a gtxxl education and attendee! school whenever he was able to do so and succeeded in taking a partial course at Mount Union College. Subsequently he went to Lisbon where he managed to work his way and in the meantime to secure sufficient education to procure him a teacher's certificate. For 23 years he continued to teach in Columbiana County, first in the district schools but later in the Salem schools, during this time making a reputation as a careful, reliable and successful educator. In the meantime he had learned the carpenter's trade and worked at it at intervals for alxnit 15 years. Three years after his marriage he bought a portion of his present farm, and after clearing anil improving it. bought the remainder. Together with his estimable wife he has converted this into one of the l>est farms and most attractive homes on the Ellsworth road. The fine brick dwelling with its well-kept lawn and substantial barns and other buildings show conclusively the thrift which here abounds.

On Novctnljcr to, 1864. Mr. Lannin was united in marriage with Hannah M. Stratton. who was born in Perry township. Columbiana County. Ohio, April 18. 1844. and is a daughter of James and Eliza Stratton. old pioneers. They have two children : Carrie S.. who is the wife of William Fawcctt. a neighboring farmer; and Elizalieth M., who is the wife of John Pow.

Mr. Lannin retired from active business al>out three years ago. For more than 25 years he operated his farm as a dairy farm, licing the oldest dairyman in his locality, but now the farm is operated by his son-in-law. In his political sentiments Mr. Lannin has been a Democrat since the second election of Abraham Lincoln, for whom he voted. lie has held a number of the local offices, has lieen judge of election, township clerk and a member of the township Board of Education. Mr. Lannin is a notable example of a self-made man. With no early advantages he has accomplished more than three-fourths of those who have l>een born, according to the popular phrase, "with a gold spoon in their mouths."

1). BACON, a representative citizen of East Palestine, was born in Staffordshire, England, March I. 1846, is a son of Daniel and Caroline ( Cooper) Bacon and can trace his genealogy back many generations in England.

Daniel Bacon was born in England, and during his early business career spent his days at. the forge as a wrought-nail maker, in the days when they were manufactured by hand. He came to America about 1850. settling in Pennsylvania, where he engaged in coal mining. He continued that occupation there and in Columbiana County. Ohio, until his death. He and his wife were originally members of the Church of England, but later became Methodists. In 1839, at Wasscl. England. Daniel Bacon married Caroline Cooper, who was l»rn in 1 8 19. and was a daughter of Henry and \ Eliza CSnapc) Cooper, the Coopers being I a wealthy English family. Of the 10 children j born to this union, five are now living, viz: j H. D., who was christened at Pelsel. England, ! Caroline, widow of James Ball, of Massillon. Ohio: Samuel, who married Harriet Parker; Abram, who married Ida Van Eossar and re- , sides in section 35, Unity township, where he | has a farm of 45 acres; and \V. Charles, who , married Alice Van Fossar and has a farm of j 45 acres in section 35. Unity township.

H. D. Bacon was four years of age when he ; sailed for America with his parents in the sail- i ing vessel "Susan," the voyage consuming nine weeks and three days amid very discouraging j circumstances. One thing forcibly impressed 1 upon the youthful mind of our subject, was the liking manifested for him by the captain, who asked to keep him. He was practically raised in the mine?, k-ginning in his boyhood days.

and his education was acquired in the old brick schoolhouse which he attended at night. Upon leaving the mines, he engaged for a time in the butcher business, in the meantime laying by enough to buy a piece of property. In 1881, after cutting down the bluffs, he built a home on the hillside, and he has constantly added to his possessions as circumstances would permit until he now has much valuable town and country property. He has been a very successful business man and takes rank with the foremost in his community, being accorded the respect and highest esteem of every one with whom he is acquainted. He served two terms as assessor of Unity township, elected from the East Palestine precinct. He is a progressive citizen and gives his active support to such measures as tend to benefit the public.

Mr. Bacon was first married in 1872 to Mary Jane Sheets, a daughter of Thomas Sheets, one of the pioneers of this county. She died in 1873. leaving a daughter. Luella Jane, now deceased. He formed a second marital union in 1880. marrying Celesta Shafer, a daughter of Jacob and Maria ( Macklin) Shafer, of Springfield township, Mahoning County. Ohio, a granddaughter of John and Adesame (Ashbaugh) Shafer and greatgranddaughter of Jacob and Catherine ( Manser) Shafer. Jacob Shafer came from Maryland and purchased a quarter-section of land in Springfield township. Mahoning County, which had been entered by a man* named Sidney. John Shafer, grandfather of Mrs. Bacon, was born on this farm October 15, 1798. and lived here until his death. February 8, 1879. His wife. Adesame Ashbaugh,' was l>orn August 24, 1804. and died in October, 1853. They were joined in matrimony November 20, 1823. and to them were born 1 1 children, as follows : Mary. Iwn September 0. i8_»4, deceased March 3. 1804: Jacob, born April 8, 1826: Catherine, horn May 10. 1828; Margaret, born June 4, 1830. deceased April -t, 1840; Andrew, horn September 29, 1832; Sarah, born November 1 > 1834: Elizal>eth, liorn November 8. 1830; Samuel, born February ! 1. 1839, deceased October 4. 1870; Maria, born March I, 1841. deceased December 17,

1894; John, born May 9, 1843; and Sophia, born August 6, 1845, deceased March 30, 1848. Jacob Shafcr, father of Mrs. Bacon, is of large stature, standing six feet two inches. He was born April 8, 1826, and after his marriage located on a tract of 40 acres adjoining the old homestead. He lived there 10 years, then moved to a tract of 65 acres southeast of the home farm, which he bought, where he has since lived. It was all timber land when he acquired it, and for temporary purposes, he erected a rude board shantv, in which the family lived. At the time of the flood in 1862, the family were obliged to abandon the shanty and live with a neighbor until their present house was built. To Jacob Shafer and his wife were born 10 children, five of whom are now living, as follows : Celesta, wife nf our subject ; Allen, whose height is six feet, one inch, who is a carpenter by trade and lives at home; Mary, widow of John Pritchard, - her first husband was John Peffer; Millie, who is the wife of Thomas Peacock, of Pittsburg; and Verda, who lives at home with her parents. Mr. Shafer is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, to which he has belonged for the past 40 or 50 years.

Mr. and Mrs. Bacon have two children : Harry, who married Anna Gamble. February 14. 1905 ; and Elmer, who is unmarried. Both sons are employed as pressers in the pottery of the Ohio China Company. Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Bacon accompany this sketch.

|9HN ALEXANDER MYERS. M. D.. of East Liverpool, is a citizen who numtiers among his friends the most of the old residents as well as many of the new, whose presence is eagerly sought when disease invades their households. Dr. Myers was liorn October C\ 1828. at P.irdin-IIand. I-ancaster Countv. Pennsylvania, and is a son of Hiram and Jane Ann (Dean) Myers.