Huntington County, Indiana - Biographical sketches (2 of 11 so headed), 1887 (part 2 of 2)

Christian Young, early in the thirties, settled on the Yantis farm, two miles north of Andrews, and about the same time John and Thomas Moore located in what was known as the Quaker Settlement, in the northern part of the township.

Samuel Copeiand, son-in-law of John Moore, as early as 1837, or 1838, settled north of Andrews, where Mr. Forrest lives, and in the latter year a settlement was made in the southern part of the township by Henry Wintrode and Daniel Shively, the former locating where his grandson, Henry Wintrode, lives, and the latter about one mile southwest of Andrews. Mr. Wintrode was a native of Delaware but moved here from Stark County, Ohio. Two sons, Daniel and Samuel Wintrode, live in the township near where the family originally settled. Mr. Shively was a resident of the township for a period of forty-six years, dying in 1884

Among the early settlers in the northern part ot the township were Samuel Davis, W. L. Spencer, Samuel Moore, Alfred Moore, Samuel Foulke, Benjamin Cole, Benjamin Mason, David Shinn, Job Willetts, Samuel Davies, Adam Schingle, Jacob Schingle, Mr. Schmitz, Peter Smallstreet, and others. William Wire in an early day settled about one and a half miles northwest of Andrews. Martin Harvey settled on the present site of the town a little later and a short distance southwest, on the farm of Jonathan Dille, is where the Beauchamp family made their first improvements. These were R. Beauchamp and sons, John, Daniel, Isaac and Henry, all of whom were well known in the settlement of the township. The following settlers located in the southern part of the township from time to time and participated in the obstacles and dangers incident to pioneer life, towit: Samuel Bressler, William Harrison, James Iden, William Bross, Mr. Moon, Sebastian Racy, Mrs. Tedrick, all of whom came some time in the forties. Other early settlers were: Jeremiah Barkhurst, one of the first in the township; Thomas Mc- Clure, Jacob Sellers, John D. Campbell, John Yantis and others whose names were not given the writer.

The township was organized March, 1847, and in April of the same year the first local officers were chosen, the election for the same being held in a small cabin near the Chesebro Dock, north of Andrews.

The Religious History of Dallas dates from a very early day, and among the denominations first represented was that of the Friends or Quakers, a society of which was organized in the northern part of the township, prior to ISii. "John Moore, the founder of the ' Friends' meeting ' was one of the early pioneers, and was principally instrumental in securing the settlement of a considerable portion of the township by members of that society in an early day." "He was a native of North Carolina and moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1828, and from thence to this township about the year 1838." " He died in 1873, aged nearly eighty-four years." The society thus organized soon became quite strong in numbers and influence and in 1844 a house of worship, the first in the township, was erected on land donated by Mr. Moore. The organization is still kept up, but owing to deaths and removals is not so prosperous as formerly. After the organization of the Friends Church other religious societies were established by the United Brethren: Lutheran, Methodist, Christian and German Baptist denominations, the last three of which have flourishing churches in Andrews. North of the town, about one and a half miles is a large and flourishing settlement of Germans, the majority of whom belong to the German Eeformed or Evangelical Church, a prosperous society of which has been in existence in that part of the township for a number of years. The churches above named are all well supported, and in a rel igious point of view Dallas will compare favorably with any other township in Huntington County.

"Prominent among the improvements instituted in an early day was a saw mill erected by Artemus D. Woodworth and William G. Campbell in 1833." It stood on the west branch of Silver Creek from which it received its motive power, and was operated quite successfully for several years. Near the Chesebro Lock in an early day was built a veneering factory to which machinery for the making of shingles was subsequently attached. It was operated with fair success for several years, but all vestiges of the old building have long since disappeared. About the year 1849 Amos E. Richard and John Morris built a water mill on Loon Creek, south of Andrews, which was in operation for a period of about eighteen years. It was a saw mill and manufactured much of the lumber used by the early settlers of Andrews and adjacent country. It was abandoned a number of years ago. The last proprietor was Elijah Snowden.

One of the earliest steam saw mills in the township was built near the southern boundary many years ago by a Mr. Richards, who operated it successfully until its destruction by fire. Since then there have been several saw mills in operation throughout the township, the majority of which proved quite remunerative to the proprietors.

Miscellaneous. - " The first house was built and the first log rolling occurred on the farm of Artemus Woodworth the year following his moving to the township." " Marcia Murray, daughter of Capt. Elias and Henrietta Murray, was the first white child born in the township." " The exact date of her birth is unknown, but it was early in 1830." "On the 18th day of November, 1885, the first marriage was solemnized, Joseph Chesebro and Susan C. Woodworth being the contracting parties."

Among the casualties of the township in an early day was the accidental death, by drowning, of a man by the name of Lee at the Chesebro Lock. In 1868, a. stranger was drowned in Loon Creek. He attempted to cross the stream while in a state of intoxication and missing his footing was swept away by the current. His body was discovered several months after the sad event occurred. A mysterious death is reported to have taken place on the canal about the year 1852, at which time the body of an unknown man was found lying on the tow-path not far from the lock. No facts concerning this death were ever learned, and the name of the unfortunate strangjer is likely to remain forever unknown. About the year 1866, a Mr. Walker committed suicide by shooting himself, the deed having been committed while he was in a state of temporary derangement. The immediate cause of the rash act is supposed to have been an intense love for a neighbor's wife, who refused to reciprocate his afPection. The sad death of .losiah Bowles, at Andrews, in 1880, is an event still fresh in the mind of the reader. Me died from the effects of an overdose of morphine, supposed to have been taken with the intention of committing suicide.

Andrews. - The thriving town of Andrews, formerly known as Antioch, situated in the southern part of the township, was laid out on the 12th of December, 1853, by Peter Emery, County Surveyor, for Abraham Leedy, proprietor, and as originally located embraces thirty-three lots on the west part, southwest fractional quarter of Section 23, Township 28 north, Eange 8 east. The site of the town was originally owned by Martin Harvey, but soon after the survey of the Wabash Railroad a tract of forty acres including the plat, was purchased by Mr. Leedy, who was induced to lay out the village for the two-fold purpose of securing a railroad station and of disposing of the lots at a financial profit. It was essentially an outgrowth of the above road, and as such became in time an important shipping point, although its growth was quite slow until after the year 1861, the principal business prior to that time being a saw mill and a couple of general stores conducted on a very limited scale. As the resources of the country became developed, however, the advantages of the place soon attracted a goodly number of business men, mechanics and others, and within a few years it earned the reputation of being the best local trading point on the road between the cities of Huntington and Wabash. On the 16th of August, 1854, an addition of eighty-four lots was made to the original plat by Messrs. Leedy and Wintrode, and in June, 1859, J. H. Campbell laid out an addition of thirty-nine lots, the majority of which soon found ready purchasers. One of the first residents of the town was Thomas King, who purchased a lot in the original plat and erected thereon the dwelling now occupied by Jesse Miller. He assisted in operating a saw mill, and for a number of years worked at the blacksmith's trade, having been the first mechanic to locate in the town. John Jessup and Thomas Elsberry moved to the village in an early day and purchased property, the former erecting a small stone building, and the latter a dwelling on Market Street. Mr. Leedy early put up a business house on the same street where the Brock Block now stands, and in partnership with William Randolph carried on a general store for some years. John Collins was an early merchant, as were also Thomas Gibb, Elijah Snowden, J. Parrott, Edward B. Cubberly and Joseph Snyder. Since 1861 the mercantile interests of the town have been represented by the following business men and firms, viz.: Jesse Calvert, E. B. Cubberly, Amos Parrott, Gibb & Leedy,

E. Snowden, John Joyce, S. Swayzee, M. Z. Sayler, Dornbush & Murray, W. H. Smith, John Clawson, Frank Clawson, Kautz & Baker, S. M. Minnich, S. M. Blount, J. H. Lee, Cubberly & Leedy, G. W. Bell, John M. Briant, and perhaps others whose names were not given to the writer.

The first hotel, ''The Forest Home" was built by Joel Cramer, near the railroad, about the year 1855 or 66. It was kept for several years by D. Manford and others, and is still standing;, being now used as a dwelling. The "Andrews House" was first built for a carpenter shop and afterward remodeled and used for a store room. An addition was subsequently attached and the building thoroughly remodeled and converted into a hotel. It is kept at this time by Charles it. Willetts.

Manufactures. - One of the first industries of Antioch was a saw mill erected by Leedy and King, about 1858 or '59, and by them operated with good success for some years. It subsequently changed hands, Messrs. Gardner & Blish becoming proprietors in 1865, at which time machinery for the manufacture of baskets was attached. After running the mill with good success for some time Gardner & Blish sold out to Messrs. Morgan & Davenport, who changed it from a basket to a stave factory, which they operated in connection with the lumber business. The next owners were Messrs. Morris, Galloway & Bryant, after whom Morris & Bell, the present firm, became proprietors.

Messrs. Morris & Bell do an extensive business, shipping immense quantities of lumber and staves to many of the large cities of the country, and the mill when running at its full capacity requires the work of from forty to fifty hands.

Messrs. King, Morris & Richardson, in 1862, moved a steam saw mill from the country which was operated in the village for a period of about twelve or fifteen years. The Antioch Manufacturing Company was established about the year 1867, for the purpose of manufacturing furniture trimmings, plow handles and various other articles. It was operated about ten years and then converted into a flouring mill by Cubberly & Erwin. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1875 or '76. The last owner was P. H. Willetts, who had previously operated a saw mill and plow beam factory. The first grist mill in the town was erected in 1864, by Elijah Snowden. It has changed hands at different times, and is now standing idle.

An extensive wagon, carriage and blacksmith shop was established about the year 1866, by Lessel Long, who conducted a very prosperous business for a number of years.

The Press. - The first newspaper enterprise of Andrews was the Antioch Express, established about the year 1875 by James Long, who purchased the office of the LaGro Enterprise, in Wabash County, and moved it to this place for the purpose of publishing a paper in the interest of the Greenback Labor party, of Huntington County. The Enterprise was a five-column quarto, ably conducted by Mr. Long until 1881, at which time C. A. Rich- ards became editor and publisher. He changed it from a quarto to a seven-column folio, making it a neutral paper, and as such it soon acquired quite an extensive circulation. The Andrews Express was the successor to the Enterprise, its founders being Thad and Mark Butler, who issued the first number in July, 188J. Its career extended from that date untilJanuary 1, 1886, at which; time a consolidation was effected with the Lime City News, a Huntington publication, and the two papers are now published at the latter place, under the name of The News-Express. The Express, while at Andrews, acquired a wide circulation, and in its editorial and mechanical make up was second to no local paper in Huntington County.

The Antioch Free Trader was the name of a small advertising sheet, established several years ago by (J-. W. Bell, who issued it irregularly for only a limited period. The printing was all done in Ohio, and the paper served principally as an advertising medium, devoted to the interests of the proprietor's business.

Churches. - Methodist Episcopal Church. - " Prior to the date of the erection of a church edifice the members of this denomination conducted religious services in the school house at Antioch." Among the early members were John S. Morris and wife, William Randolph and wife, Samuel Pressler and wife, Jacob Yantis, John B. Collins, and others. The society was organized some time prior to 1860. " On the 3d day of May, in the latter year, according to notice previously given, the members assembled at the usual place of meeting to elect five trustees, whose duty it should be to erect a house of worship." "The trustees elected were: J. S. Morris, A. E. Richardson, Samuel Pressler, William Randolph and John B. Collins. All the money for the purchase of the lots upon which the church was to be built was advanced in equal sums by each trustee from his private funds." The site selected for the building was a lot in Campbell's addition in the southern part of the town. The building, a frame structure, 33x50 feet, costing the sum of $1,200, was completed and formally dedicated December 3, 1860, Rev. J. V. R. Miller officiating. Among the pastors of the church at different times wei'e: Revs. Kenan, Webster, Tobey, Lamb, Brown, Swadener and Robinson. Throughout its history the church has greatly prospered, and at this time is one of the most aggressive religious societies in Huntington County. Connected with the church is a Sunday School in excellent working condition, superintended at this time by Frank Foosher. Present Pastor, Rev. Mr. Holdstock.

Christian Church of Andrews. - This organization dates its history from about the year 1859, and was the immediate outgrowth of a series of meetings held in the village by Elder Teeple. Prior to that time, however, several families who had formerly belonged to churches in other places moved to the town and vicinity, and it was through their efforts that Elder Teeple was induced to visit the place. Among those members were Martin James and wife, David Manford and wife, and others whose names cannot now be recalled. The organization took place with about forty members, and until 1862, services were conducted at regular intervals in the village school-house. In 1861, it was decided to erect a building, accordingly a lot in Campbell's addition was procured, and by the following spring the house was completed and ready for use. It cost the sum of $1,300, and with improvements made in later years is still a comfortable and commodious temple of worship. Elder Teeple visited the congregation at intervals for over a year, and did nauch toward placing the society upon a permanent basis . The greater part of the preaching has been done by the following ministers, to- wit: Elders E. B. Thompson, C. B. Austin, Thomas Vernon, Aaron Walker, N. A. Walker, N. N. Bartlett, R. L. Howe, W. R. Lowe, L. L. Carpenter, L. B. Smith, R. M. Blount, Ira J. Chase, H. M. Lumbert, J. H. Lacy, and the present pastor, S. C. Hummell. The membership at this time numbers about eighty. Present officers, H. McKinstry, John W. Wise, and Dr. Brandon, Elders; Levi Reed, A. V. Lee and Samuel Lee, Deacons; Henry Kautz, Clerk, and Samuel P. Lee, Treasurer. A large and flourishing Sunday School with an average attendance of 118 scholars is kept up throughout the year. Present Superintendent, Henry Kautz.

Oerman Baptist Church. - The German Baptist Church, of Andrews, was organized in Polk Township, prior to 1850, and met for worship in the country until about the year 1857. Among the early members were: John Leedy and family, Mr. Minnich and family, John Bowman and family, Ira Calvert and family, Joseph Herdman and family, Joseph Leedy and family, Samuel Leedy, Jr., and family, David Blucher and family, Benjamin Hart and family. The early preachers were: Revs. Joseph Hardman, John Leedy and Ira Calvert. A commodious temple of worship, 40x75 feet in size, was erected in town about the year 1857, since which time the society has enjoyed a goOd degree of prosperity, having at this time a membership of over 100. The present ministers are: Joseph Leedy, Abraham Leedy and O. C. Ellis. The Deacons are: John Mater, Henry CruU, Thomas Bailey, Daniel Duffy and George Shroyer. Bishop Elders : John Leedy and Abraham Leedy.

Lodges. - An tioch Lodge, No. 410, A. F. & A. M. "In the latter part of the year 1867, a meeting was held at the residence of Joseph Baker, to take the necessary steps for the organization of a Masonic Lodge at Antioch. On that occasion, a lodge of instruction was opened to exemplify the work of the degrees. W. G. Morris was chosen W. M.; Greenbury Ross, S. W.; John S. Morris, J. W.; Joseph Baker, Treas.; Henry Kautz, Sec; Henry Blish, S. D.; A. C. Gardner, J. D.; John Jessup, Tiler. The lodge meetings were subsequently held in the station building, at the railroad, and later in the second story of William Brown's store building. " " At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge, of Indiana, in May, 1868, a petition was presented for a dis-

1868. Its total membership at that time was ten." "It continued to work under dispensation for a period of two years, during which time it received a number of accessions by initiation and affiliation. " "At the close of the second year a charter was granted dated May 2^, A. L. 5870, and the officers of the lodge were installed and regularly constituted by Special Deputy W. C. Chaffee, on the 14th of June, 1870. " "Its membership at present is sixty-one. " " It has maintained a good record, and now stands as favorably as other lodges throughout the state. The hall which is well finished and furnished was erected in 1882. The present officers are: H. H. Lambert, W. M.; B. F. Hays, S. W.; S. I. Thomas, J. W.; Joseph Baker, Treas.; Henry Kautz, Sec; George Eeeves, S. D.; James Flynn, J. D.: A. Sutton, Tyler.

1869, by D. D. G. M., John Swaidner, with the following charter members: H. McKinstry. J. J. Lyon, Jesse L. Cramer, William Boone, E. Ervin, James E. Shipler and E. B. Cubberly. An election was held on the night of organization, and the following officers elected: E. B. Cubberly, N. G.; H. McKinstry, V. G.; J. W. Boone, Sec; J. H. Lee, Per. Sec, and E. Erwin, Treas. On the «ame night eight candidates were initiated and immediately became members of the lodge. Meetings were first held in the second story of the school building, at Antioch, but within a few weeks after organization, a room was rented and used for lodge purposes until the erection of the present beautiful hall, in 1881. A plat for a cemetery was purchased in 1868, and has been used as a burial place by the order ever since. The lodge Is in a prosperous condition, with ample resources, having property at this time representing a value of over $5,000. " A lively interest in the good of the order is manifested by its members, and to this fact is largely due the success of the organization." The officers for 1887 are: Owen McAree, K G.; Joseph Gaalt, V. G.; Charles Gauss, Eecording Sec; S. P. Lee, Per. Sect., and J. S. Morris, Treas. Present membership, fifty.

Miriam Lodge, No. 37, Daughters of Rebecca, was instituted January, 1870, by Special Deputy, E. B. Cubberly, with eighteen charter members. " A lack of interest was manifested, and two years after the organization it was abandoned." " It was reorganized July 1877, since which time it has met regularly, a.nd is now in a prosperous condition, having at this time an active membership of sixtjH Present officers: Mrs. Lou McKinstry, ]Sl . G.; Miss Ida Lee, V. G.; Lettie Morris, Eecording Sec; E. B. Cubberly, Per. Sec, and Mrs. Kate C. Cubberly, Treas.

Andrews Post, No. 116, G. A. E., was organized November 22, 1882, with the following charter members, to- wit: John J. Lyon, H. H. Miller, Lessel Long, Amos Sutton, G. W. Swartz, B. A. Line , Milton Woodbeck, G. Vandolson, G. W. Bell, S. J. Pennyfather ,

I. T. Swartz, William Boone, Matthias Swartz, W. R. Taylor, Martin James, James M. Ashley, Le Roy S. Blan, Edward Long, Levi Reed, D. K. Brown, A. E. Thatcher and P. K. Meech. The first Post Commander was Lessel Long, after whom were elected in regular order the following commanders, to-wit: H. H. Miller, Geo.W. Bell, Scott Cole, and the present incumbeno, Ed Long. The Post has at this time a membership of sixty-eight, and is reported in a prosperous condition. The following are the officers elected for 1887: Ed Long, Commander; John Bowles, S. V. C; Geo. Moslander, J. V. C; Matthias Swartz, Chaplain; Dr. O. B. Williams, Surgeon; G. Vandolsen, Quarter-Master; G. W. Bell, Adjutant; John H. Moore, Officer of the Day; Levi Reed, Officer of the Guard; Cyrus Spencer, Sergeant-Major; Lessel Long, Quarter- Master Sargeant.

Andrews Old Guards, one of the best disciplined military companies in Indiana, was organized in 1886, and mustered on the 21st of June, that year. The company is made up of a fine class of young men, and now numbers about sixty-one members. Lessel Long is Captain; John Alpaugh, First Lieutenant; James Ashley, Second Lieutenant; John H. Moore, Orderly Sergeant; Milton Woodbeck, 1st Duty Sergeant; Edward Long, 2d Duty Sergeant and William M. Hall, 3d Duty Sergeant.

The Andrews Cornet Band, for several years one of the leading and most interesting organization of the town, was composed entirely of young ladies, the entire number being fourteen. This was the largest and most successful female band in the State, and its appearance upon public occasions created an interest and an enthusiasm never before occasioned by any musical organization in Indiana. Its services were in demand during campaign times, and the superior music, together with the fine appearance of the young ladies in their beautiful uniforms, was always the principal attraction of the rallies in which the band participated. Inroads were constantly made upon its ranks, however, by various causes, chief among which was that of matrimony, and as the members gradually changed their names, the band, much to the regret of the citizens of the town, was finally disorganized.

Andrews Railroad Interest. - In the spring of 1881 the managers of the Wabash Railroad determined to locate the shops and division offices for that part of the main line between Fort Wayne and La Fayette, at some intermediate point, and after considering the availability of the several towns proposed, finally selected Andrews as the one most advantageously located for the purpose. A plat of ground west of the village was chosen for the shops and yard, and within a short time a large force of men were at work grading the yards and working on the buildings, which were completed in the summer of the above year. The foundation for the superintendent's office was laid at the same time, and for several months the town enjoyed an era of prosperity seldom witnessed by towns or villages this side of the mushroom cities of the far west. Additions were surveyed byseveral parties, and the area laid out on town lots would, if compactly built up, be sufficient to support a city population of fully twelve thousand inhabitants. Lots were rapidly bought and improved, business men and mechanics of all kinds flocked to the place, and within two years the humdrum little town of four or five hundred inhabitants had grown to a flourishing little city of more than twice that number. The company designated their yards and shops by the name Andrewsia, and shortly after their location it was suggested that the name Antioch be changed to that of Andrews, which, after considerable opposition, was finally effected. The failure of the road to locate the superintendent's office here, owing to the management taking charge of the I. P. & C. Line in the summer of 1883, had a depressing effect upon the town, and seamed for a time to effectually check its further growth and development. Eeal estate, which a short time before commanded unusually good prices, rapidly declined in value, the erection of buildings ceased, and a general stagnation of business seemed to fasten itself upon the flourishing and rapidly growing town. From the effect of this general depression the town has never entirely recovered, but the inhabitants are still living in expectation of seeing the division offices finally brought to the place, which, from the present indication, seems likely to be accomplished at no distant day.

Eiot. - On the 22d of June, 1881, occurred quite a serious riot of workmen engaged in the construction of the railroad yards, the particulars of which appear to have been as follows : Among the hands were quite a number of rough characters, who, as soon as they were paid off, proceeded at once .to spend their earnings for whiskey, a good fighting quality of which was kept constantly on hand, by one Mr. Brubaker, the proprietor of a fourth rate little doggery, which had long been a plague spot to the otherwise quiet and orderly town. A spirit of discontent had been engendered among the workmen, by certain evil disposed persons, who insisted upon an increase of wages, which the contractor, Mr. Danahay, did not see fit to advance. The following account of the disturbance, written at the time, js taken from the columns of the Antioch Enterprise. "^"Last Wednesday was a day that will long be remembered by the good people of Antioch, as the first whiskey riot that ever disturbed their quiet and drove them to a high state of excitement. The business houses were quietly closed, and the frightened women and children were making for home and in-doors, at a fearful rate. Wednesday was pay day, and when Mr. Danahay, the contractor, appeared at the dump, he was met by a large number of men who cried to him '$1.75 a day or no work'. Mr. Danahay refused this but offered them $1.00. They declined to accept and many who desired to keep at work were prevented from doing so, but rather than have any difficulty, they came to town and waited until noon, returned to the dump and resumed their work. Mr. Danahay had repeatedly warned the saloon keeper of the town to close his place of business and not sell whiskey to the men^ as they were inclined to be quarrelsome and violent when under the influence of intoxicants. On pay day morning he again went to Brubaker, and urged him to close his doors, but received for reply, that he would keep open and sell to all that would buy.. The strikers were incited to rebellion by an organized gang, having for its chief, or ring leader, a notorious Canadian tough, one Ed. Dailev. These men had been imbibing quite freely at Brubaker's saloon the evening before, and had made the night hideous, with loud boisterous cursing, and an occasional knock down, and that morning had made threats that they would burn the town before the day was over. In spite of this Brubaker continued to sell his whisky to the already badly drunken wretches, until he found the place getting a little too hot for him, when he endeavored to close up his house and get out. But he lingered too long, as the crowd had got too much whiskey to remain long passive. A couple of men succeeded, however, in clearing the room and barring the door. At this junction one Tom O'Brien went to the rear of the building and tried to force his way in, upon which one of the boys inside opened the door, and struck him over the head with an ax handle, knocking him down and cutting him severely. Rising to his feet, he went to the front, and with the blood streaming down his face, he excited the drunken mob to a pitch of frenzy, when a general f usilade of stones and other missiles was opened on the building, during which the door was badly banged and the windows broken in. Here the first shot was fired, O'Brien receiving the load, and the second shot took effect about the same time in the breast of one Gallagher. After the firing, amid the yellings and battering at the front, Brubaker left the building, through the door, and started in the direction of his home. Seeing this, the mob started too, filling every street with a dense crowd, most of whom were armed with clubs and stones, rending the air with cries of 'Catch him!' 'Kill him!' mingled with the most fearful oaths. Brubaker, finding himself closely pursued, took refuge in the house of Dr. Lines, around which the excited mob soon gathered. He succeeded, however, in leaving the house by the back door, and making good use of his time, finally got beyond the reach of his angry pursuers. The crowd, disappointed at losing the object of their rage, returned to the saloon and began to demolish the whole interior of the building, pitching the liquor into the street, and literally grinding the bottles and glasses to powder. Brubaker having eluded his pursuers, went first to his home, and then started to Huntington, but meeting the sheriff on the way, gave himself up, and accompanied that officer back to town. When they reached the town the riot had subsided. During the melee several of the citizens received portions of the charges of shot fired from the saloon, J. N. Dawson getting some twentythree, and others from ten to fifteen in different parts of their bodies. Gallagher and O'Brien were the two most severely injured of the rioters, the latter subsequently dying from the effects of his wounds. Several persons were arrested, and the day following a large number of the men returned quietly to work, while those who held over were promptly discharged. Mr. Danahay made every effort in his power to prevent the outbreak, but his appeals were unheeded by the drunken and frenzied crowd. The citizens manifested no sympathy for Brubaker, and extended their assistance only to prevent him losing his life."

John A Iry, general store; Charles Guass, groceries; E. B. Cubberly, A. Sloan and Samuel Fisher, drugs; Leedy Bros, and Lynn, dry goods and groceries; B. E. Openheim, clothing; F. M. Clawson, boots, shoes and queens ware; J. H. Lee, boots, and shoes; Lessel Long, hardware; D. L. Haller & Son, dry goods and groceries; N. McClure, groceries; McNoun, furniture and undertaker. By ram & Byram, furniture and undertakers; A. J. Slusser, and Andrew Lingtferst, restaurants; Mrs. Thomas Newham and Mrs. Simeon Beauchamp, milliners; Lewis Guass and Peter Schnier, saloons; Pasohing and Kern, saloon; Mr. Bellman, warehouse and grain dealer; F. M. Bailey, livery stable; S. PeAk, wagon maker; James Rhodes, blacksmith. Long & Davis, blacksmiths; Melton Fisher, gunsmith; Frank Bicker, harness maker; Ashley & Bausley, and E. Deal, barbers; C. Rosch, tailor; A. Bellman and John Grace meat markets; Mitler & Son, pump factory; M. James, O. B. Williams, B. A. Line and W. S. Brandon, physicians; F. M. Cole, attorney at law; J. H. Lee, post master; William Sheely, railroad agent.

JOSEPH BAKER, carpenter and contractor at Andrews, is a native of Dauphin County, Pa., where he was born September 4ih, 1834, being the next eldest in a family of seven children born to John and Elizabeth (Reesor) Baker, who were also natives of Pennsylvania. Thej emigrated to Ohio in 1835, and about 1846 they came to Indiana, settling in Wabash County, where they continued to live until 1880, where the father died. They then removed to, and have since resided in Andrews. Our immediate subject was reared at the various places which his parents resided receiving a limited education in consequence of the poor, facilities of those days. He remained at home and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of seventeen years, when he was apprenticed to learn the carpenter and joiner's trade. After serving his apprenticeship he engaged in the business for himself, and has with the exception of four years, when he was engaged in the mercantile business at Andrews, since followed it.

And he has been very successful, having accumulated sufficient of this world's goods to live at his ease, owning a farm of 106 acres, one mile east of the town. November 20th, 1858, his marriage with Louisa Eennicker was solemnized. This union was of comparative short duration, he suffering the bereavement of losing his beloved wife about two years later. November 27, 1864, his and Mary E. Johnson's nuptials were celebrated, and to their union these two children have been born: Cora and J. Roy. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. In politics he is a Republican, and he has been honored with an election to the position of one of the Town Council. He has always manifested a good live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives, and has enjoyed the distinction of being one of the county central committee for his party almost continuously since 1856.

GEORGE W. BELL, a prominent citizen of Andrews, was born near Wakeman, Huron Co., Ohio, October 22d, 1835, the son of Martin and Polly (Miller) Bell, the parents both natives of Susquehanna County, Penn. In 1849 they emigrated to Allen County, Ind., where the mother died. Subsequently the father removed to and now resides in Johnson County, Neb. The i r mediate subject of our sketch received a common education, in keeping with the facilities afforded children at that early day, later supplemented by attendance at the Methodist College at Fort Wayne, in the winter of 1854-55. Martha Prindle became his wife in the fall of 1856, shortly after which they removed to Wisconsin, where for one winter he engaged in teaching. The following summer he farmed and in the fall removed to Crawford County, that State, and spent one season saw-logging there, when he removed to Iowa, remaining there for a period of one year, when he returned to his old home in Allen County, where he continued to reside until 1861, when he answered his country's call and enlisted in Company D, Thirtieth Indiana Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, serving and assisting in all the engagements in which his regiment participated until February, 1863, when he was honorably discharged on account of disability. April following he suffered the bereavement of losing his wife. In 1864 he re-enlisted as First Lieutenant in Company K, One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth Regiment, serving the term of 100 days. Then he returned home and was engaged in the recruiting service until the close of the war. April, 1865, he and Mary A. (Deverse) Drum were united in marriage. To their union three children have been born, two of whom are now living, Georgiana and Williaretta. The fall of 1865 he embarked in the mercantile business at New Haven, in which he continued until 1875, when he removed to Andrews, and entered into partnership with J. S. Morris and engaged in manufacturing staves and lumber and they have since conducted quite an extensive and successful business. Mr. Bell is a member of the Masonic, I. 0. 0. F.

aud G. A. R fraternities. In politics he is a staunch Republican, casting his tirst vote for John C. Fremont. In 1884 he was honored with an election to the oflBce of County Commissioner, being the present incumbent of that position.

SAMUEL BELLMAN, grain merchant at Andrews, is a native of Perry County, Penn., born November 28, 1828, the youngest and only surviving member of a family of eight children born to Abraham and Mary M. (Kline) Bellman. He was reared to manhood in his native State, receiving a very limited education greatly supplemented in later years by contact and intercourse w;.th business men. In the spring of 1856, the family emigrated to Indiana, settling in Miami County, where they continued to reside until 1869, when they removed to Huntington County, of which he has since remained a resident. January 17, 185G, his marriage with Elizabeth Ulsh, was solemnized. To their union, "these six children have been born: Addison A., who married Anna Thomas; Ellen J., now Mrs. J. F. Foosher; Maggie P., wife of John Leedy; Lewis H., unmarried; Dora L., consort of R. Wesner, and William F. In 186;i, he enlisted in Company "C," Pifty-Fourth Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, serving three months. Upon his removal to Huntington County he located near the then village of Antioch, engaging in farming and stock dealing, shipping hogs and cattle quite extensively. In 1881, he platted a portion of his farm, which is now known as Bellman's addition to the Town of Andrews, and also assisted in the improvement of a great many of the lots. He is one of Andrews' most enterprising and progressive citizens. July, 1886, in company with his sons, Addison A., and Lewis H., he engaged in buying and shipping grain. Their elevator, or warehouse, is conveniently located on the railway, and when the arrangements are all completed they will be in a position to handle large quantities of grain, and it will prove the most potent factor in the development of Andrews' commercial interests, bringing trade to its merchants which would otherwise go elsewhere. Mr. Bellman and wife are members of The Church pf God, and he belongs to the G. A. R. fraternity. Politically he has always been a Republican, but while manifesting a live interest in the political affairs of the country and community in which he lives, he has never sought any preferment.

HENRY C. BOUGHTON, train master at Andrews, for the First and Second Districts of the Wabash Railway, extending from Toledo, Ohio, to Tilton, Illinois, is a native of Victor, Ontario County, New York, where he was born June 25, 1844, being the eldest of a family of six children, born to Harry and Mary A. (West) Boughton, the former also a native of Ontario County, born 1797:, and always lived on the farm where he was born, dying there in 1877. Our subject was reared to manhood at his native place, receiving a common school education, supplemented by attendance at the academy at Canandaigua. In 1861 he attempted to enlist in the service of his country, but was rejected on account of his immature age. Later, in 1864, he again enlisted in Company H, First New York Cavalry, where he served until the close of the war. He was present with Sheridan from Winchester until the close of the campaign at Appomatox. After his return from' the army, he remained on the farm, serving a short time as baggage master at his home town on the New York City Railroad. In 1870, he came west and entered the employ of the Wabash Company, first as switchman at La Fayette from which position he was promoted to that of yard master, in 1871, filling that place with the exception of a short time whenhe acted as conductor on the road until November, 1879, when he took charge of the Toledo Yards, from whence he was promoted to be assistant train master, station at La Fayette. September, 1882, he was again promoted to that of train master, where he is now engaged at Andrews. December, 1874, his and Anna Feet's nuptials were celebrated, and to their union five children have been born, of which these two are living: Bertha and Esther He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. His political views are Republican.

GEORGE W. CHESEBRO, a citizen of Dallas Township, and a descendant of Artemus Woodworth, one of its earliest settlers, was born June 3, 1843, being the nexb youngest of a family of six children born to Joseph and Susan (Woodworth) Chesebro, who were natives of New York and Southern Indiana respectively. The former came to Huntington County for the purpose of building a lock, which was subsequently known as Chesebro's Lock. During the time he was constructing the lock he met, and won her hand in marriage. Miss Susan Woodworth, their nuptials being the first that were celebrated in the township. He ever afterward remained a resident of Huntington County, until his death, which occurred July, 1863. He was a man of considerable local prominence, representing the county in theLegislature. Artemus Woodworth, maternal grandfather of our subject, was the first settler of Dallas Township, of which he continued a resident until within about five years of his death. Our immediate subject was reared to manhood on the farm, receiving a common school education. September 38, 1869, his marriage with Cythera M. Blish was solemnized, and to their union this one child has been born: Stella F. His occupation has always been farming, and he has been very successful. He now owns eighty acres of well improved land. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Democrat, and he always manifested a good live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives.

ness almost continually since 1867. He is a native of Preble County, Ohio, where he was born, October 11, 1839, being the twelfth in a family of twelve children, born to Samuel and Mary (Lewis) Clawson, who were also natives of Preble County. They emigrated to Indiana and Grant County, about 1846. They continued residents of that county about three years, when they lived for a time in Wabash County, thence removing to Tipton, from where they returned to Wabash, where the former died in 1851; his widow married again after the latter's death. She died in 1876,while on a visit to her son in Indianapolis. She had made her home for some years prior to her death with our subject. At the early age of twelve, when , his father died, Mr. Clawson was cast upon his own resources. He worked as a farm hand until he attained the age of eighteen, when he engaged to learn the painter's trade, which he followed until 1861, when he entered the service of his countrv, enlisting m Company P, Thirteenth Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, where he served for three years. During this period he was present at all the engagements in which his regiment participated, and was wounded at the battle of Poster's Farm, near Petersburg, May 20, 1864. He was then sent to the hospital, and when he recovered suflSciently to travel returned home and organized a company known as Company B, One Hundred and Fifty-Third Regiment, he being mustered as First Lieutenant^ then serving until the close of the war. He was honorably discharged at Louisville. April 17, 1876, his marriage with Martha Sayler was solemnized. He had removed to what was then Antioch in 1860, and where he has since, with the exception of seven years, from 1873 until 1880, when he was engaged in the mercantile business at Peru, made his home. From a business point of view he has been very successful. He has a fine store and enjoys a good renumerative trade. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican, and held the position of Postmaster from 1866 up to and inclusive of the year 1868.

FRED M. COLE, attorney and notary public at Andrews, is a native of Jefferson County, N. Y., born at Rodman, August 3, 1818, being the fourth in a family of nine children born to Abel and Rebecca (Burnham) Cole who were both natives of Vermont. They emigrated to Indiana in the fall of the year 1820, settling in Fayette County. The following year they removed to and located in Shelby County, where they lived until their death, the former dying in 1861, and the latter in about two years later. Our immediate subject was reared to manhood in Shelby County, remaining at home and assisting his parents until he attained the age of twenty years, receiving a common school education such as the facilities of those days afforded, since greatly supplemented by constant reading. In 1837, he removed to Isoblesville, and entered the employ of Gen. -John D. Stevenson, who at that time filled the office of County Clerk, Recorder, Post

Master, and was quite a prominent merchant, in all of which Mr. Cole assisted him. In 1841-42 he was engaged in reading law in the olBfice of Fletcher, Butler & Yandis at Indianapolis. October 8, 1843, his marriage with Martha A. Dale, of Noblesville, was solemnized, after which, he removed to a farm in Shelby County where he remained until 1857, serving during that time ten years as Justice of the Peace. At the latter date he returned to N'oblesville, and embarked in the mercantile trade continuing there until 1868, when he removed to Andrews where he has since made his home. For the ten years immediately subsequent he was engaged in divers pursuits principally buying timber for wagon material. February, 1877, he was appointed Post Master, which position he filled continuously until October, 1885, since which time he has made the law his profession. To the union Mr. and Mrs. Cole, these six living children have been born, Viola, now Mrs. Dr. A. W. Spain e, of Terre Haute; Scott, unmarried; Ida, wife of C. M. Long; Clarke, who married Mira James; Will D., whose wife was Emma Lee, and Lena E., consort of A. J. Boughton. He and wife are members of the Christian Church, having identified themselves with that organization about fifty years. In politics he is a staunch Republican casting his first presidential vote for Gen. W. H. Harrison. , Abel Coles was a practicing attorney, which he followed in connection with his farming for a great many years after coming to this State. While a resident of New York, he was favored with an election to a number of important positions among which were Judge of the county, and Representative for several terms in the State Legislature.

JOEL CRAMER, a farmer of Dallas Township, is a native of York County, Pa., where he was born, February 16, 1833, being the next youngest in a family of nine children, born to Christian and Katherine (Warner) Cramer, who were also natives of Pennsylvania. They removed to Seneca, Ohio, about 1837, where they lived until their death. Joel was reared to manhood there, receiving a common school education, such as the facilities of those days afforded. When about seventeen years of age he emigrated to Indiana, first settling in Wabash, with the expectation of learning the carpenter's trade with his brother, remaining with him the most of the time for three years. Then for about six or seven years his time was divided between this and Wabash <;!ounty . In 1856 he permanently located at what is now Andrews, where he lived until the fall of 1869, when he removed to the farm on which he now resides. November 16, 1856, his marriage with Mary A. Shively was solemnized, and to their union five children were born, of whom three are now living: Charles E., Gilford S., and Alpheus T. The deceased children were: Laura E., who died the wife of Millard F. Millman, and William A. January, 1865, he enlisted in the service of his country; February, he was mustered in Company B, One Hundred and Fifty-Third In- diana Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, serving until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged at Louisville, Ky., October, 1865. Since 1869 he has made farming his occupation, and he has been very successful. He now -owns 187 acres of well improved land. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

JONATHAN DILLE, a farmer of Dallas Township, is a native of Grant County, where he was born September 13, 1843,. being the next eldest in a family of ten children born to Ichabod and Rachel (Smith) Dille, who were both natives of Ohio. They came to and settled in Grant County about 1831. About 1852 the family removed to Huntington County, settling on the farm where our subject now lives. They have ever since continued residents of the county. Jonathan was reared on the farm, remaining at home and assisting his parents until he attained his majority, receiving what was for those days termed a common school education. January, 1865, he enlisted in aid of his country, an*d was mustered in Company B, One Hundred and Fifty- Third Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged the following September. January 16, 1868, his marriage with Harriet E. Scott was solemnized, and to their union seven children have been born, of whom these five are now living: Charles, Nellie, Susie, Edith and Arthur. Mr. Dille has always made farming his occupation, and he has been very successful. He now owns seventy acres of well improved land. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity. In politics he is a Republican, and is now the incumbent of the Assessor's office for Dallas Township, and he always manifests a good, live interest, and is an active worker for the success of his party.

JAMES FRAME, of Dallas Township, is a native of Preble County, Ohio, born near Eaton, April 19, 1828, being the fourth in a family of nine children born to Silas and Polly (Strader) Frame, natives of Bourbon County, Ky., and Burke County, Pa., respectively. They always remained residents of Obio until their death, living upon the same farm which is and has been in the possession of the Frame family for three generations. Our immediate subject was reared in his native State and county, remaining at home and assisting his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty-four years, receiving a very limited education in the primitive log school houses of those days. February, 1852, he emigrated to Indiana, first locating in the vicinity of Marion, Grant County, where he remained until the winter of 1855. During the time he was there he purchased a saw-mill and stone quarry, burning the first lime made in that vicinity. He subsequently disposed of his interest to parties who eventually beat him out of the entire consideration for the property, when he removed to Huntington County., engaging as clerk for the firm of Frame & Brawley, at Warren, with whom he continued nearly three years, after which he entered the employ of Myran Smith & Co., serving them three years, when, in 1860 he, in company with John Alexander and Eeason Emery, under the firm name of Frame, Emery & Co., embarked in the mercantile trade at Huntington ^ About two years later he disposed of his interest, trading it for the farm on which he has since lived. October 30, 1853, his marriage with Mary A. Ammerman was solemnized, and to their union two children were born, of whom neither she nor either of the children survive, she dying November 28, 1878, at the age of forty-four years. The children were named AbnerD., who died at the age of twenty years, September 18, 1874, and William A., who died February 17, 1858, at the age of about five months. August 18, 1880, his marriage with Margaret J. Harden was celebrated, and their union has been blessed with this one child, Ella B., born June 13, 1886. Since 1863 he has made farming his occupation and he has been very successful. He now owns 100 acres of well improved land. He is a member of the Christian, his wife of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He also belongs to the Masonic fraternity. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN S. GLENN, County Clerk, of Huntington County, is a native of Morgan County, Ohio, where he was born February 29, 1844, being the fourth in a family of seven children born to Eobert and Anna (Smith) Glenn, who were of Scotch and Irish descent respectively. From Morgan County they removed to Pittsburg, where they lived for a period of ten years, when they returned to Ohio and located in Van Wert County, where they lived until their death. Our subject was reared to manhood at the various places where his parents resided, and received a common school education. At the age of sixteen he commenced as a fireman on the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad, which he continued to follow until 1863, when he entered the service of his country enlisting in Company K, Eighty-Eighth Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving until the close of the war. The regiment never saw any active work, being mostly assigned on detached service. He was honorably discharged July 4, 1865, when he returned and again engaged in the railroad business, and has since made that his occupation, serving on several roads. For the past fourteen years, he has been in the employ of the Wabash system. March, 1875, his marriage with Laura M. Rundel was solemnized, and to their union these two children have been born: Robert R. and Annie, aged respectively, ten and six years. He is a member of the Masonic, G. A. R. and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers fraternities. His political views are Republican, and in 1886, he was honored with an election to the office of County Clerk, and took charge of the office in April, 1887.

Md., where he was born October 19, 1826, being the eldest of a family of five children, born to John and Mary A. (Yost) Haller, also natives of Maryland. They emigrated to Ohio in 1827, settling in Montgomery County, remaining their until their death. Our subject was reared to' manhood in Montgomery County, receiving a common school education, such as the facilities of those days afforded. November 15, 1849, his marriage with Barbara Heiney was solemnized, and to their union five sons have been born, of whom these two are now living : John D., who married None Purviance, and William L., who married Ada Pettingill. In 1855 our subject emigrated to Indiana, and Huntington County, locating in Dallas Township, one naile south of Andrews, where he was engaged in farming until 1881, when he embarked in the mercantile trade. From a business point of view Mr. Haller has been very successful. He is the proprietor of a fine store, enjoying a good, renumerative trade. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He formerly belonged to the I. O. O. F., but but now holds his final card from the order. In politics he is a Republican, and always manifests a good live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives, where he was honored in 1880, with an election to the oflEice of Township Trustee, and in 1882 was re-elected to the same position.

DANIEL HEINEY, a citizen of Andrews, is a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, where he was born July 9th, 1826, being the eldest of a family of four children, born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Repp) Heiney, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively; the latter died when our subject was twelve years of age. Our subject was reared in his native State receiving a common school education, such as the facilities of those days afforded. November, 1849, his marriage with Rachel Recher was solemnized, and to their union these five children have been born: Mary, Emma, Alvin, Luella B., wife of Charles McNown, and Charlie E. In the fall of 1854, they emigrated to Indiana and Huntington County, locating first one mile south of what was then Antioch, in Dallas Township, and has remained a resident of this township ever since. He has always made farming his occupation, and he has been very successful. He now owns 262 acres of well improved land. He and wife are members of the German Baptist Church. In politics he has always been a Republican.

JOHN A. TRY, one of the most enterprising and substantial merchants of Andrews, is a n'ktive of Trumbull County, Ohio, born April 10, 1832, the third of a family of five children born to Peter and Sarah (Miller) Iry, who were natives of Cumberland County, Pa., and Augusta County Va., respectively. The - former is still living at the exceptionally old age of eighty-three years, making his home with his daughter, Mrs. McConnel, of

Wells County, and still retains a great deal of his mental and physical vigor. Our immediate subject grew to manhood m his native State, receiving, for those days, a common school education. At the age of eighteen he engaged to learn the carpenter's trade. In 1856, he emigrated to this county, in which he has, with the exception of a few years spent in Allen County, since resided. He first located at Mahon, and for a number of years, or until 1872, was engaged in divers pursuits, principally carpentering and contracting. In November, 1872. he embarked in his present business, which he has made a success. He enjoys a good, remunerative trade, doing an annual business of about $10,000. May 21, 1857, he was united in marriage with Esther M. Scott, by whom he is the father of three living children, James W.. who married Alice Young, Catherine M., now Mrs. Nelson McClure, and Annie H. December 31, 1883. Mr. Iry suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. February, 1865, he entered the service of his country, serving until the close of the war. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Politically he is a Republican, and has been honored with an election to several municipal offices.

H. H. LASSITEE,, a prominent farmer of Dallas Township, i& a native of Randolph County, N. C, born m^ar Ashborough, July 8, 1840, being the sixth in a family of thirteen children, born to William and Eliza (Wood) Lassiter, who were also natives of North Carolina, of which they always continued residents. Our subject was reared in his native State, remaining with his parents until he attained the age of twenty-two years, receiving a very limited education, greatly supplemented in later years by hard study without the aid of a teacher. In 1862 he engaged in salt manufacture at Wilmington, continuing in that business until April 11, 1864. He then met with quite an exploit, running the blockade. He went to sea for five days and upon landing at Fortress Monroe was arrested and confined for not taking the oath of allegiance. From there, after a short stay at Baltimore and Annapolis, he emigrated to Indianapolis, from whence and until December, 1864, he went to and remained at Knightstown, Henry County. At that time he removed to Huntington County, where he has since made his home. March 20, 1862, his marriage with Caroline S. Allred was solemnized, and to their union these eight children have been born: William M., James H., Delfina J., Nathan P., Alvira C, Wiley M., Patia J. and Henry A. His occupation has been principally farming, and he has been very successful. He now owns 121^ acres of well improved land. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Lassiter has traveled quite extensively, having visited most of the States and Territories in the United States. In politics he is a Republican and he always manifests a good live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives.

JON"AS H. LEE, boot and shoe merchant and Postmaster at Andrews, is a native of Miami County, Ohio, born April 3, 1839, being the eldest of eight children born to William and Margaret (Haney) Lee, who were natives of Botetourt County, Va., and Hamilton County, Ohio, respectively. They emigrated to Delaware County, Indiana, in 1837; in 1816 they removed to Wabash County, from whence they came to Huntington County in the spring of 1865, to which our immediate subject had preceded them in the year 1857; they remained residents of this county until their death - the former dying April 11, 1871, and the latter, February, 1877. Jonas was raised in the different counties in -which his parents resided, receiving a limited education, such as the facilities of those days afforded. His father being a shoemaker he learned that trade which he has since made his principal occupation. February 12, 1853, his marriage with Eliza A. Palmer, of Wells County, Indiana, was solemnized, and to their union thirteen children have been born, of whom these eia:ht are now living: Samuel P., who married Naomi McElvaine; Maggie, now Mrs. Wm. Dundermann; Evangeline, wife of Wm. A. Whitestine; Hezekiah, unmarried; Ida and Ada, twins, unmarried; Emma, consort of W. D. Cole, and William. In 1877, he established his present business. He has a fine store, enjoying a good remunerative trade. He is a member of I. O. 0. F. fraternity. His political views are Democratic. He has held several municipal offices, and in 1885 he was appointed Postmaster for the town of Andrews, being the present incumbent of that position. With the exception of four years, he has been constantly in business at Andrews since 1865. Samuel P. is operating the manufacturing portion of the business. With the exception of Evangeline, who lives in Michigan, and his two sons, Hezekiah and William, who are now in Como, Colorado, all the children are residents of Huntington County.

SAMUEL J. LEEDY, senior member of the firm of Leedy Bros. & Lynn, merchants at Andrews, is a native of Preble County, Ohio, where he was born, March 17, 1840, being the eldest of a family of eight children born to Joseph and Lydia (Wilter) Leedy, who were natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively. They emigrated to Indiana and Huntington County in the fall of 1853, locating south of Andrews, where they continued to reside until about 1878, when they came to Andrews, where they now live. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm. He received a common education in the schools of the vicinity. November, 1863, his marriage with Adeline Snowden was solemnized, and to their union this one child has been born: Jennie E. Mr. Leedy has been engaged in the mercantile trade and farming all his life. From a business point of view he has been successful. They have a fine store and enjoy a good remunerative trade. In politics he is a Republican, and most generally manifests a good, live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives, where he was honored with an election to the office of Township Trustee in 1876, re-elected in 1878 and in 1884. In addition, he has several times been elected to municipal offices.

LESSEL LONG, merchant, dealing in hardware and farming implements, of Andrews, was born in Eandolph County, Ind., February 20th, 1838, the eldest of a family of seven children born to Alfred and Lurany (Jackson) Long, who removed to Huntington County in 1846, locating in Polk Township, where they lived until their death. Lessel grew to manhood on the farm, receiving a meagre education in consequence of the poor facilities of those days. At the age of eighteen he was apprenticed to learn the blacksmith trade, which he continued to follow as a journeyman and proprietor of a shop until 1802, when he embarked in the manufacturing of carriages at Andrews. April, 1861, he had enlisted in the army and was mustered in Company F, Thirteenth Kegiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry for the three months' service. At the expiration of his term he returned, and October, 1862, re-enlisted in the same company and regiment and was present at all the engagements in which his regiment took part, until May 10, 1864, when at the battle of Chester Station, he was taken prisoner. He was for the first twenty-one days incarcerated in Libby Prison, after which he was removed to Andersonville and was confined there most of the time until the close of the war. He has thoroughly pictured the horrors of those prisons in a work entitled "Twelve Months in Andersonville," which gives a graphic account of all that Union soldiers suffered in those pens of filth and torture. From the time of his return from the army until 1877, he was engaged in carriage manufacture. At the latter date he embarked in his present business which has grown to be quite extensive and profitable. September, 1866, his marriage with Mary A. Thomas, was solemnized, and to their union four children have been born, of whom these three are now living: Florence, Arthur L. and Fred E. Mr. Long belongs to the G. A. R. and Masonic fraternities. Politically he is an ardent Republican, and has been elevated to several municipal offices, being the present year incumbent of the position of Town Treasurer.

FRANCIS McKEEVER, deceased, was a prominent citizen of Dallas Township, was a native of Virginia, was born July 6, 1833, the son of Patrick and Elizabeth McKeever, the former of Irish, and the latter of Scotch descent. When the subject of our sketch was but one year old, his parents emigrated to Ohio, where he grew to manhood, receiving a common school education such as the facihties of those days afforded. February 25, 1857, Miss Sarah Yantis became his wife. Two years later they emigrated to Indiana, first settling in Wabash County. In 1865, they removed to this county, of which he continued a resident until his death. He always made farming and stock raising his occupation, devoting the most of his attention to the latter branch of that pursuit, in which he was pre-eminently successful. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. McKeever nine children were born, these six now living: Myra, now Mrs. George Myers; Samuel, unmarried; Lena, wife of Charles Cummings; Clara, consort of Charles Snowden, Fannie and Frank. January 16, ] 869, the community of which Mr. McKeever was an honored and respected resident, was startled with the announcement of his meeting with an accident which cost him his life, while cutting ice on the Wabash River. He was a member, as is his surviving widow, of the jMethodist Episcopal Church, they having united with that organization about fifteen years prior to his death, and was a class leader. In politics he was a Republican.

STEPHEN" M. MINNICH, a leading citizen of Andrews, was born near Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, December 7th, 1833, being the only child of John and Mary (Miller) Minnich, who were natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. They were among the pioneer settlers of Wabash County, to which they removed about 1838, and where they lived until the year 1868, when they came to Andrews, living there until their death, the mother dying May, 1868, and the father. May, 18^3. The immediate subject of our sketch grew to manhood in Wabash County, receiving a.limited education, commensurate with the facilities afforded children at that time. In youth and early manhood he was engaged in work in his father's saw and grist mill at Dora. The year 1858, in company with Amos Parrett, he embarked in the mercantile business at Dora, which they continued for a period of two years, when Mr. Parrett retired, Mr. Minnich continuing in the trade for six years, when James Heslet purchased an interest, and the business was conducted for a period of two years under the firm name of Minnich & Heslet, when Mr. Minnich retired, removing to a farm two miles east of Dora. Five months later he came to Andrews, and again engaged in merchandising in company with Samuel Leedy, which lasted a few months, when Mr. Leedy's interest was purchased by Kautz & Son. A number of parties were at different times engaged with Mr. Minnich, until finally, he secured entire control, and conducted the business alone for a number of years. In 1878 he was compelled to retire on account of failing health. July, 1853, he was united in marriage with Mary Baker, by whom he is the father of three living children, viz.: Iva, now Mrs. Freeman Blake, Emma and Flora. While not a member of any church, he is a believer in the hopes of a Christian religion, on ardent Republican in politics, and a man of pronounced temperance views.

SAMUEL MOORE, a farmer of Dallas Township, is a native of North Carolina, Perquimans County, where he was born September, 25, 1818, being the next eldest in a family of eight children, born to John and Margaret (Evans) Moore, who- -were also natives of North Carolina. They emigrated from there to Wayne County, Ind., in the year 1835. In 1837,. they came to Huntington County, of which they remained residents until their death. Our immediate subject was reared at the various places that his parents lived, receiving a common education such as the subscription schools of his day afforded. He remained at home and assisted his parents until he attained the age of twenty-eight years. October 7, 1846, his marriage with Elizabeth Wiley was solemnized, and to their union seven children have been born, of whom these four are now living: Minerva, now Mrs. Sam E. White; Vincent, whose -wife was Emma Morris; Allen, whose consort was Emma Dryden, and John B., unmarried. His occupation has always been farming, and he has been very successful. He now owns 120 acres of improved land. He and wife have been life long members of the Society of Friends. In politics, he is a Republican; but never sought any political preferment.

JOHN S. MORRIS, an influential citizen, is a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, born October 4, 1819, being the third in a family of six chilnren, born to Richard and Catharine (Schoch) Morris, who v^ere natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively; the former died when our subject was quite young. After that he was reared, until he attained the age of fifteen, by his grandfather. He, at that age, commenced life's battle for himself by engaging as a farm hand, which vocation he pursued until nineteen years of age, when, for several years, he was occupied with divers pursuits, emigrating to Indiana and Adams County in 1839, where he entered 120 acres of land. He remained a resident about one year, removing thence to Allen County, staying there until 1846. He had, for some time prior to the latter date, been engaged in operating a saw-mill for Mayor Edsell, at Ft. Wayne. Upon coming to Huntington County, he located at the Forks of the Wabash, and entered the employ of John Lewis, operating a saw-mill for him, continuing with him until June, 1849, when his marriage with Mary J. T. Carnett was solemnized. He immediately removed to Loon Creek, and entered into partnership with Amos E. Richardson, erecting a saw-mill on the banks of that stream, which they continued until 1864, when they disposed of their mill and removed to what is now Andrews, having sometime prior erected a steam mill at that place. About one year later Mr. Richardson retired, Thomas King purchasing his interest in the business. A short time subsequent Abraham Leedy bought Mr. King's share. A little over a year after, John Kenower secured Mr. Leedy's interest. They continued to operate the mill until 1872, when Mr. Eli Jones purchased the business for an interval of one year. Mr. Morris was not engaged in any particular business. In 1873, in company with James B. Galloway and C. E. Briant he bought the factory of Morgan & Davrenport. Shortly after Mr. Oalloway retired and the business was conducted for two years under the firm name of Morris & Briant. November 18, 1875, Mr. G. W. Bell purchased Mr. Briant's interest, and the business has since been conducted under the name of J. S. Morris & Co. They manufacture staves, heading, shingles, lumber and fencing. They are doing quite an extensive business. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Morris nine children have been born, of whom these six are now living: Mary L., wife of Vandorn Vandoring Root; Viola, now Mrs. T. Mills; Benjamin T., Maxwell P., Dessie and Letta. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, also belongs to the Masonic and I. 0. 0. F. fraternities.

JAMES P. PLUMMER, a prominent farmer of Dallas Township, is a native of Richmond, Wayne County, where he was born August 17, 1843, the third in a family of four children born to John T. and Sarah 0. (Peirce) Plummer, who were natives of Montgomery County, Md., and Portsmouth, N. H., respectively, their marriage occurring at Bristol, Penn., November 15, 1837, moving soon after to Richmond, where they lived until their death. Our immediate subject was reared in his native town, receiving a common education, such as the subscription schools of those days afforded. He served a two years and nine months' apprenticeship learning to be a mill-wright, after which he engaged in work at the carpenter's trade, which he followed for a number of years, when in 1871. he removed to Huntington County, of which they have almost continuously remained residents. May 20, 1869, his marriage with Margaret A., daughter of Joseph E. Moore, was solemnized, and to their union these six children have been born: Anna M., Emma S., Arthur J., Lewis W., Joseph E., and Olive Auretta E. Since 1871, he has made farming his principal occupation, in connection with which he has worked some at the carpenter's trade. He and wife are members of that branch of the Friend's Church, known as Hickites. He has pronounced temperance views, and is a strong advocate of the principles of the Prohibition party.

JAMES W. RHODES, blacksmith and wagon maker, of Andrews, is a native of Fayette County, Ind., where he was born, July 4, 1847, being the eighth in a family of ten children born to Ezekiel and Isabel (Williams) Rhodes, who were natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively, their marriage occurring in subject's native county. They removed to Wabash County in the year 1848, where they lived until their death, the latter dying in 1853, and the former, 1804. Our subject was reared in Wabash County, receiving a common school education, such as the facilities of those days afforded. At the remarkably young age of sixteen years, November 7, 1863, he entered the service of his country, enlisting in Company L, of the One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth Regiment of Indiana Cavalry, where he served until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged at Indianapolis, October, 1865. He was present and participitated in the battle of ISTashville, in addition to several minor skirmishes. After his return from the army he engaged to learn his trade, at which he has since worked, and he has been very successful. He has a good shop and enjoys a good, profitable trade. September 18, 1870, his marriage with Clara Brewer was solemnized, and to their union three children were born, of which these two are now living: Benjamin and Gertrude. March 19, 1886, Mr. Rhodes suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. In politics he is a Republican, and is a member of the town school board. October, 1880, he located at Andrews, and is doing a thriving business.

JOHN E. SPENCER, of Huntington County, was born in "Wayne County, this State, December 7, 1840. He was third of nine children - six sons and three daughters - born to William L. and Hannah L. (Lancaster) Spencer, both natives of Harford County, Md. The former was of Scotch and English, and the latter of English descent. When his parents removed from Wayne to Huntington County, and settled in the woods of Dallas Township, our subject was but four years old. His boyhood and youth were spent assisting to clear and cultivate his father's farm. In winter he attended the district school, receiving a fair knowledge of the ordinary branches of learning. Later on he taught school, during the winter of 1864 and 1865. In the meantime he had begun to farm for himself, and in July, 1862, he settled on a farm near Lincolnville, Wabash Co. In the spring of 1865 he returned to Dallas Township, and in September, 1869, he emigrated to Kansas. There he pursued the vocation of a farmer, until July, 1875, when he again returned to Dallas Township, in which he still resides. He continued in agricultural pursuits until April, 1886, since which time he has superintended the management of the Huntington Creamery Co. He was married July 16, 1863, to Zada A. King, daughter of Thomas W. and Sally (Thompson) King, both natives of Dutchess County, N. Y. Mrs. Spencer was born in Henry County, this State, in 1837. She died, February 7, 1876, and on the 7th day of February, 1878, Mr. Spencer was united in marriage to Olive Spencer, daughter of George W. and Jane (Hall) Spencer, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter a native Ohio. Mrs. Olive Spencer was born in Wabash County, this State, March 27, 1855. By his first wife Mr. Spencer was the father of five children: Harriet K., AUice D., Albert L., Harry K., and Tillie May, of whom the first, second and fourth are deceased. He and his present wife have had born to them four children: Lee W., Linden H., Mary V., and a son that died in infancy, unnamed. Our subject is a member of the Quaker Church, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and an ardent

DANIEL WINTRODE, a citizen of Dallas Township, and a member of the family that was one of its first settlers, is a native of Stark County Ohio, born near Canton, November 7, 1834, being the eighth in a family of thirteen children born to Henry and Elizabeth (Shiveley) Wintrode, the former a native of Delaware. They emigrated to Indiana and Huntington County from Ohio in the fall of 1838, locating permanently in Dallas Township, of which they remained residents until their death. Our immediate subject was reared to manhood in this township, receiving a comnaon school education, such as the facilities of those days afforded. He remained at home and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty- four years. January 11th, 1849 his marriage with Hannah Beauchamp was solemnized. She was a daughter of Russ and Hannah Beauchamp, and to their union nine children have been born, of whom these six are now living: Henry R., who married EmmaRynearson; Curtis C. whose wife was Martha Jones; Ruth A., now Mrs. John Holdren; Levi Albert, unmarried; Lizzie F., and Samuel P.; Lillie D., who died the wife of Albert Fullheart, and Charles O., Jeanafre A., are the deceased children. He has always made farming his occupation and he has been very successful. He now owns about 330 acres of well improved land, which includes considerable town property. He belongs to the Odd Fellows' fraternity Loon Creek Lodge, No. 332. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Wintrode, for the seven years immediately subsequent to his coming to Huntington County, was engaged in work for the Miami Indians. He acquired their language and frequently served as interpreter for traders. He relates many interesting anecdotes, among which was a narrow escape from being shot by an Indian known as Slim Mr. Jimica, while engaged in testing their skill as marksmen. Mr. Wintrode had fired and hit centre. The Indian after examining the target reported back to Mr. Wintrode, you have hit centre and I am going to kill you, and would have carried out his threat had it not been for the intervention of a squaw who knocked Slim Mr. Jimica's gun to one side just as he fired. He was frequently present at their war dances. Mr. Wintrode was in those days physically a powerful man, and several times worsted several of the tribe who were determined to kill this same Slim Mr, Jimica who had incurred the enmity of certain ones of the tribe by killing some of their friends.

SAMUEL WINTRODE, a prominent farmer of Dallas Township, and a member of the family, which was its first settlers south of the river, was a native of Preble County, bom August 3, 1837, being the youngest of a family of thirteen children, born to Henry and Elizabeth (Shiveley) Wintrode. There our subject was reared on the farm, remaining with his parents until he attained the age of twenty-four years, receiving a common school education such as was to be acquired in the primitive log school houses of those days. October 14, 1860, his marriage with Clarrissa Stephenson was solemnized, and to their union twelve children have been born, of whom these ten are now living: Daniel 0., Sarah L., wife of Simon Beauchamp, David N., Minnie A., Albert and Alonzo (twins), Maude, Jacob, Lodella and Earl; Samuel and Flonala, were the deceased children. February, 1860, he entered the service of his country, enlisting in Company B, One Hundred and Fifty-third Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, serving until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged September 5, 1865. He has always made farming his occupation and he has been very successful. He now owns 314 acres of improved land. He belongs to the I. O. O. F., a member of Loon Creek Lodge, No. 322, also belongs to the G. A. R. fraternity. In politics he is a Democrat and was honored with an election to the office of Justice of the Peace in 1874, while a resident of Polk Township. Mrs. Wintrode is a daughter of Samuel and Phoebe (Buffington) Stephenson, who were among the first settlers of Polk Township.

JACOB M. ZINSMEISTER, a farmer of Dallas Township, is a native of Bavaria, Germany, born near Steinwenden, in Canton of Lanstuhl, February 5, 1833, being the eldest of a family of eight children born to Jacob and Eve (Schreor) Zinsmeister. He was reared in his native country. He received a common school education, remaining at home with his parents until he attained the age of twenty years, when, in May, 1853, he emigrated to the United States, and first settled in Stark County, Ohio, where he continued to reside, with the exception of three years, when he lived in Montgomery County, Ohio, until 1867, when he removed to this country, where he has since made his home. April 30, 1867, his marriage with Margaret Urshel was solemnized, and to their union twelve children have been born: Emma, Katie A., Eliza, John P., Amanda, Flora, Phoebe, William F., Mary, Charles L., Joseph and Benjamin. For ten years, from 1856 to 1866, he worked at the carpenter's trade. Since 1867 he has made farming his occupation, and he has been very successful. He now owns 120 acres of well improved land, the improvements, including a fine commodious brick dweUing, and his barns, etc., are in keeping with the house. He and wife are members of the German Evangelical Church. He is a man of pronounced temperance views, and is identified with the Prohibition party.