Madison County, Indiana - The whole text, 1914 (part 13 of 16)

William Jones, the paternal grandfather of Deo R. Jones, was a native of Virginia, as was his wife, who was a Mis.s Elizabetli Crow. They became early settlers of Henry county, Indiana, and were farming people there, subsequently moving to Madison couuty, where Mrs. Jones died at the age of sixty-eight years, her husband surviving her for some time and passing away when seventy-six years of age. They had a family of six children: Fauntleroy, John L., William, ^lary Ann, Harriet and Elizabeth. John L. Jones was born iu the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, was there reared and educated, and until nineteen years of age was what was known as a "slave driver," being ttie overseer of a gang of negro slaves on Vii'giuia plantations. In 1849 he left his native state on horse-back, joining the great gold rush to CalifornJa that occurxcd that year, and continued to engage in mining iu the Golden State until 1858, when he made a trip to China. Returning to Virginia in 1859, he found that his father and mother had moved to Henry county, Indiana, during his absence, and accordingly, in the latter part of the sanie year, came AVest to pay them a visit. ]Mr. Jones became greatly impressed with the opportunities presented in this part of the country, and this favorable impression caused him to purchase a tract of eighty acres of land in ]\Iadison county, near Florida, to which he subsequently added, by purchase, until he had in the neighborhood of 700 acres, all of which he placed in a high state of cultivation. While he was successful in his operations, he had to work under the handicap of a severe injury which he had received during the days when he worked as a "forty-niner," and later he received a broken hip, from the effects of which he died October 8, 1909, at the age of eighty-six years. He boeaijie one of the prominent and infiueutial men of his locality, and was called upon by his fellow-citizens to fill places of trust and responsibility, acting efficientb.' as county commissioner for one term and as township trustee of Lafayette township for seventeen years.

John L. Jones was twice married, his first union being with Sarah A. Andes, who was bora in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, aiid she died December 4, 1874, aged thirty-six years, in the faith of the Dunkard Church. Her father was Jonathan C. Andes and her mother Annie (Ilodecap) Andes, natives of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, who came to Ileuiy county, Indiana, during the early days, and later moved to HoJt county, Missouri, where the father died at the age of eightyone years, and the motlier when seventy-nine years of age. They °wcre the parents of eight childi-en : Susan Miller, William C, John, Elizabeth, Nichols, Amanda Norman, i\Iartha Norman, Mary Faxon and Sarah! John L. and Sarah A. (Andes) Jones became the parents of live children^

Vk alter A., who makes his home near Williams, Lawrence county, Indiana. The second marriage of John L. Jones was to Sarah C. Lowman, v,ho still suiwives him, and they became the parents of four children, namely: Minnie F., who became the wife of John Kagan, of Cleveland, Ohio; Bertha, who died at the age of eleven years, two days; Homer II, who resides on the old home place near Florida, Indiana; and Dale C, also living- on the homestead. The father of these childi'en v,-as a Hard Shell Baptist in his religious faith.

Dee R. Jbnes was reared to the occupation of agriculturist, aad received his early education in the district schools of his native vicinity during the winter terms, while spending the summer months in the v/ork of the home farm. Subsequently, luiving decided upon a career other than that of a farmer^ he became a student in the Danville Normal school, from which he was graduated in the teaching and civil engineering courses. After spending a term or so at the State University, he began teaching school, and after three years, in 1S98, entered the Indiana Law school, at Indianapolis, where he was graduated in 19UU. In June of that year he was admitted to the bar, and at once entered upon the practice of his profeSi>ion at Summitville, Indiana. AVhiie there he served acceptably as city attorney for five years, and was successful in building up a lucrative practice, but in January, 190S, desiring a wider field for his activities, came to Alexandria, where he has since continued. Mr. Jones is recognized as one of the leading membc's of his profession in this city, and as a man vvho.ic support has been given to every movement making for progress and development. A Democrat in his political afhliations, he has acted in the capacity of city attorney of Alexandria for three years, giving his fellow-citizens clean and conscientious service. Both in and out of the profession he has many frierids here, and he is considered a worthy represe.utative of one of Indiana's old and honored families.

On October 17, 1903, Mr. Jones was united in marriage v/ith Miss Susan D. Trice, who was born in Van Buren township, Madison couiity, Indiana, daughter of Tillman H. and Fannie Trice, natives of Maryland, the latter of whom died on the Trice homestead farm iu Van Buren township, while the former is still living in advanced years. Mr. and Mrs. Trice were the parents of two daughters: Lenore D. and Susan D. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have had a son and a daughter: Alton L. and Vivian L. Mrs. Jones is a member of the Christian Church, which her husband supports. He belongs to the Knights of I'ythias, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Improved Order of Red Men, but while he appreciates the privileges of membership, has never cared for official position.

Isaac S. Kelly, cashier of the Alexandria Bank, is known as one of his city's leading citizens and a man of infinenee in matters pertaining to the financial welfare of his eomuninity. His career has been marked by steady advancement, due to well-applied energy, perseverance and native ability, and he is justly accounted a worthy representative of a name that has ever stood for public-spirited citizenship and honorable business dealing. Isaac S. Kelly was born December 1, 1873, in Alexandria, Indiana, and is a son of Marcpiis D. and Jeannette (Nicholson) Kelly.

Isaac Kelly, the paternal grandfather of ]\ir. Kelly, was a native of Virginia and a pioneer of ]\Iadison county, where he v/as engaged in farming at the time of his death, in November, 1873, when about sixty years of age. He and his v\-ife, who was also a native of Virginia, and who passed away in middle life, were the parents of seven children: i\Irs. Hall; William G. ; Laura, the wife of AVilliam Davis; Marquis D. ; iMargaret E., the wife of Joshua Gray; Mary C, who married Conkling Koss; and Joseph. The maternal grandparents of ]Mr. Kelly were natives of Noiih Carolina, who came to Indiana at a very early day, in true pioneer style in covered wagons, and settled in Hamilton count;^, where they spent the remainder of their lives in tilling the soil. They had the following children: Kiram, Young. Jam.'S, Abel, Gabriel, Wi^ey, William, Gideon. Harrison. Jolin. Susanna, ]^fary, Lucinda, Jeannette and Elizabeth. ^Marquis D. Kelly was born and rcaix^d in ^ladison county, Indiana, and spent his lioyhood on his father's farm, there also learning the trade of blacksmith, whicli he followed a few years. He subsequently secured a farm of eighty acres in ?»Ionroe townslup, which he brought to a high state of cultivation, and there reared his family. At this time, he and his- wife are living retired in Alexamlria. Tliey are members of the Christian Church, and are widely known aiid higlily esteemed. ]\Ir. and Mrs. Kelly had but two children: Isaac S. ; aiid Adelia, who is the wife of A. A. Painter, of Alexandria.

Isaac S. Kelly was reared on his father's farm, and received his education i)i the public and high schools of Alexandria, and a busim'ss college at Anderson. He then became a bookkeeper in the otiiee of Peter Kuntz, a lumber merchant of Anderson, and two years hirer came back to Alexandria, to enter the Alexandria Bank as bookkeeper. He later became assistant cashier of this institution, and for the past four or five years has been cashier.

The Alexandria Bank was organized in ISSS, as a private banking house, by Jesse Veriuillion and his father, Columbus Vermillion. In 1892 it was reorganized as the Alexandria National Piank, with, a capital stock of $50,000, and* S. E. Young became its president. Six years later it was taken over by the Alexandria Bank, with ]\Ir. Young still in the chief executive capacity. The present officers are : S. G. Phillips, president; R. H. Hannah, vice-president; and Isaac S. Kelly, cashier. Its capitalization has been increased on several occasions as the im-rt-a.^ed busin^^ss has warrautcd. imd i: is known at this tiiiic as one of the most substantial institutions of Madison county, as well as the oldest in Alexandria.

On December 18, 1899. }Jr. Kelly was married to ]\Iiss 'Mnvk Heritage, who was born in ]\Ionroe township, ^ladison county, Indiana, daughter of Henry and ^Minerva (Hughes) Heritage, now residents of Alexandria. Mr. and jMrs. Heritage had sis children : Emma, Flora, "William, Marie, Olive and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Heritag<^ died May 25, 1913, aged sixty-nine years. Two children have been born to Uv. and Mrs. Kelly: Kathleen and Pauline. They are members of the Baptist Chureh, m which Mr. Kelly acts as treasurer. He is a member of the local lodges of the Knights of the Maccabees and the Royal Arcanum, and hulds meuibership also in Necessity Lodge, No. 222, the Canton, the Encampment and the Rebckahs, all of the' Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His political affiliation is with the Democratic party. He takes a deep interest in everything pertaining to the public welfare, and withholds his support from no object calculated to be of public benefit.

Geokge Stohlek. One of the old and honored residents of Adams township, whose activities as agriculturist, threslier and sawmill operator have gained him material success and a positio-i of prominence among the substantial men of his community, is George Stohler, the owner of 1-10 axires of well-cultivated land. AVhile not a native of Madison county, Mr. Stohler has resided here since he reached his eleventh year, and few men of Adams tov/nship are more widely or favorably known. He ^vas born June 23, lS-12, in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Michael and Mary (Swanger) Srohler, also natives of Lebanon county.

The maternal great-grandfather of Yiv. Stoliler was a soldier duiing the Revolutionary war, following the close of which he settled in Pennsylvania. He was a physical giant, and was noted far and wide for Ins great feats of strength. The parents of ilr. Stohler vrere married in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, and remained there until 1S54. in which year tiiey migrated to ?»Iadison county, Indiana, and settled in Adam^s township, here spending the remainder of their lives in agricultural pursuits. They were the parents of eleven children: John, a resident of Adams township; George, of this review; ^lary, who bpcame the v.ife of Harvey Fry; :\[ichael, who is deceased: Catlierine, v.ho became tae wife of Adam Foriiey ; Sarah, who is deceased; Elizabeth, who is the widow oi George Saunders; Anna, v.dio is the wife of Isaac IMonahan; Samuel, a resident of ^Madison county and xlbraham, who lives in Adams township.

George Stohler attended the German schools of his native vicinity in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, and was past eleven years of age when he came to Adams towmship, here securing his education in the English schools. The winter terms were devoted to his studies, while in the summer months he assisted his father in the work of the home farm. Mr. Stohler continued to remain under the parental roof until his marriage, at which time he embarked upon a career of his own, and for a half century has carried on agricultural pursuits, and at the same Ume has engaged in threshing and operating a sawmill. He has been successful in his ventures because of good management, business acumen and welldirected effort, and among his neiglibors and those who have had dealings with him bears the reputation of a man of the highest integrity.

In the fall of 1863 Mr. Stohler was married (first) to Miss Sophi;i Hick, who was born in ^ladison county. Indiana, and she died in 1SS7, having been the mother of five children : Frank, John, Henry, Anna and Walter, all of whom make their homes in ^ladison county. Mr. Siohler's second marriage occurred in April, 18S0, when he was united v/ith Miss Margaret Osmon. She was born in April, 1853, in Butler county. Ohio, and v/as educated in the German schools of Ohio and the English schools of Madison county, Indiana. They have had no children. Mr. and Mrs. Stohler are consistent members of the Lutheran church of New Columbus, in which he is deacon, trustee and treasurer. He votes

Byron L. StepueiVS. One of the most progressive representatives of the younger generation in farming in Lafayette township is ]Mr. Byron Stephens, who is the owner of two tracts of land. He began his career with practically no capital, and by good management and thrift finally secured enough to get started as an independent farmer, and from that time has enjoyed substantial prosperity among the ablest farmers in his part of Madison county.

Mr. Stephens is tlie son of Samuel and Amanda (Vandament) Stephens. His father was also a native of this county and spent all his life here, the larger part of it in Richland township, subsequently moving to Lafayette township. During his early life he attended the district schools and then engaged in farming. He was the father of five children, three of whom are nov/ deceased, namel}': Leoto, deceased, who married Walter Cooper, and her one child Fay is living with ]Mrs. Amanda Stephens at Florida; Walter, deceased; Byron and Kenjieth, both living; and Harry, deceased. Kenneth married the daughter of Barney Flannagan, residing in Anderson. Samuel Stephens died Ar>ril 29, 1910.

Byron Stephens who is now the head of his family in this couuty was born on the old home place September 20, 1877. He attained his education in the country schools, and throughout tlie time while he vras going to school also v/orked on the home farm, so that he was well equipped by practical experience for his life's work, about as soon as he had completed his book education. He remained at home until he was twenty-one years of age and contributed his labors to the management of the farm and the support of the family. Since th.en he has worked independently, and made enough to buy himself a fij'st class farm of his own. He is the owner of thirty acres of land and has an interest in the home place, where he now resides. He was married on January 25. 1898, to ^liss Anna E. Chambers, daughter of Joseph- Chambers, the venerable citizen of Lafayette township, a sketch of whom appears on other pages of this work. ^Ir. and ilrs. Stephens are the parents of four chiklren, namely: Everette, iNIary, Donna and ^tarcus. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens have an attractive ancl comfortable home and are rearing their children in an atmosphere of honor and highprincipled conduct. In politics ^fr. Stephens is a Democrat, and he and his family are members of the Ivlethodist church.

George W. Kirk. Lying on the ^Madison Avenue road, about five miles north of Anderson, is the Linwood Stock Farm, a tract belonging to George AY. Kirk, one of Lafayette township's most substantial and progressive agriculturists. Mr. Kirk is well known to the citizens of this township, having resided here all of his life with the exception of a short period passed in the State of Texas, and at all times he has manifested a commendable interest in whatever pertains to the welfare of his locality. The general appearance of his property gives evidence of the presence of thrift and industry in its management, and his ability as a business man is widely recognized. 'Mr. Kirk was born in LafayeLte township, IMadison county, Indiana, on the old Kirk homestead farm, located near Florida, July 1, 1855, and is a son of William and Amanda (Muse) Kirk. His father came to ^Madison county as a young man, from Fleming couuty, Kentucky, making the journey in a wagon, and here passed his entire subsequent career, being engaged in extensiveagricultural operations. There were eight children in the Kirk family: Sylvester ; George AY. ; ^Irs. Lavina E. Free ; Dawson ; 3Irs. Alice Snow ; Nora, who is deceased; Mrs. Ida Graham; and Mrs. Cecelia Jones, now deceased, who had four children, Mrs. Elissa Lestal, Gladys, Kennel !i and Ruth.

Mr. Kirk secured his education in the Keller and P'^ree schools o: Lafayette township, the latter of which is now located on his home farm. He remained under the parental roof until he was twenty-five years oi age, at which time he went to Texas, and there spent a short period on a cattle range, where he received his introduction into the business that he has made his life work. On his return, he pur.chased a farm in Lafayette township, to which he added from time to time until it now contains 2S0 acres. In addition, he has forty acres in Anderson townsliip and seventy-five acres in Pipe Creek to^s'nship, all of this property being highly cultivated and very valuable. He raises horses and cattle, and has also been engaged for some years in breeding and feeding mules for the home 7n8rket, his stock finding a ready sale and commanding high prices. His reputation among business men is that of a thoroughly reliable dealer, and he has the full confidence and esteem of his associates.

On April 8, 1SS5, Mr. Kirk was married to Miss Nora Tappan, and they have had six children, namely: Hector B.. vcho married Sophroi;e Hancock and has cue child, Helen; Greta E., a graduat- of the high school, who is now engaged in teaching in the schools of Lafayette township; John, v.'ho is in his third year at Purdue University, where he is taking a course in civil engineering; Joseph, who_ married Myrtle Paddock, and is managing the oper^itions on one of his father's farms, Georgia, who is attending the Anderson High sohool ; and William Russell, who attends the district school. Mr. Kirk is essentially a business rnan and has not cared for the struggles of the political arena, taking only a good citizen's interest in ali'airs that ali'eet his community. Dm-- ing^his long residence here he has formed an extensive acquaintance, in which he has a wide circle of sincere friends.

^ Samuel Maag. A resident of :\[adison county for about twenty "years, Mr. Maag represents the cla.ss of which the farmer and substar.- tial citizen who has come into this county after many of the older families have either retired or immigrated to newer _ fields, and ^.'ho through their fresh industry and management are effecting many notable changes in agricultural methods and in the general prosperity of the community. Mr. ilaag is a self-made man, has owned all he possesses by hard work and thrifty management, and is now prosperous and a retired resident of Lafayette township.

Mr. Samuel ilaag, who owns a farm of eighty acres of fine land o;i the Florida and Anderson pike, about four miles northwest of Anderson, was born March 10, 1859, in Zurich, Switzerland. His parents were David and :Mary IMaag. The father was a dairy farmer m his native country and also had a vi^ieyard. In the year 1864 a friend of the familv living in California induced David .Maag to britig his household to America. The family located at Cedar Rapids, lov.a. The three sons in the family were David S., John 'M. and Samuel. From Cab tor nia the father returned to Benton county, near Cedar Rapids, and soon afterwards died there. A little later the mother also passed away and thus the sons were left when young and soon scattered to diifcrent loualities. Samuel ]\Iaag was only seven years old when his father died and during the next ten years he remained in Benton county, Iowa, and earned his living by working for other people, exerting his youthful strength to the utmost, in order to earn shelter and food and such opportunities for education as were offered oceasio?udly. He lived for some time with a man named John May, and then hired out his services by the month. When he was seventeen years of age, with his brother David, he rented a farm in ]Madison county, Iowa, and by working this place with all the energy he possessed and with the combined assistance of his brother, made a very comfortable living and put by some savings for his capital. September the 28th, 1879, he was married to Clara Bell Kendall. By their combined industr}- they bought a piece of land in 18S2, and on this one hundred acres they commenced their actual career. Though they were unable to pay for it all at the beginning, they managed so that in a few years they had cleared off the debt and were more than even with the world. Tliat remained their home for a number of years, when the}' finally sold out and came east to Indiana, locating in Lafayette township of Madison county. They bought their present farm in this tov.-nship on November 14, 1893, and have made their home here for the past twenty years.

!Mrs. Maag was the daughter of John H. and Orinda J. (Armstrong) Kendall. Her father was a native of I\Iadison county, Indiana, and the Armstrong family came froiu Darke county, Ohio. -Mr. and ]!\Irs. ]\laag are the parents of onedaughter, Daisy M. Slie is the wife of jMr. Wade Bevilhamar and lives near Florida in Lafayette township. They have two sons, Samuel and Landas Adair.

At the present time ^Ir. Maag is renting his farm to a tenant and himself lives a retired life in the home place. He is a member of the Methudist church at Florida and for the past fourteen years has taken a very active part in the Sunday school as superintendent, and is also a steward and trustee of his local church. A public spirited citizen and a substantial business man he has been honored by being appointed to the office of trustee of Lafayette township, to fill the unexpired term of Calvin Thompson, deceased. At the time of his appointment the township was in debt $6,320, which was all paid before his term expired, leaving the township out of debt.

Elmer E. Hughel. Among the native sons of Madison county who are following in the footsteps of their forefathers and finding success in the cultivation of the rich soil of this section, Elmer E. Hughel takes prominent place. As a young man he was inclined to experiment with other kinds of labor, but after a short period decided that the occupation of agriculturist should be his life work, and he now has no reason to regret of his decision for his farm of eighty acres, located about one-half mile south of Florida, in Lafayette township, is one of tlie valuable properties of this section, and he holds prestice among the farmers and stock raisers of this part of the Hoosier State.

Elmer E. Hughel was born on his father's farm in Anderson tovrnship, ]Madison county. Indiana. April 3, 1862, and is a son of I^ilatthias B. and Hettie (Stephenson) Hughel. His father, a native of Ohio, migrated to ]\Iadison county as a young man, and purchased a farm in Anderson tov/nship, where he has spent his subsequent career, being one of the prominent agriculturists of his section and still survivino at the advanced age of eighty-six years. lie is the owner of the ground which was occupied by a Moravion mission in the times when th^- Indians were here. A monument has been erected by the Daughter.s of the American Revolution to mark this place. (Spoken of in gi-ueral history of the county.) There were eleven children in tht^ family of Matthias B. and Hettie Hughel, namely: Alonzo and Samuel, residents of Anderson township; Ehuer E.; Grant, who also carries o.m operations in Anderson township; Clarence, who lives in Indianapolis; Jennie, who married A. Malone; Belle, who became the wife of E. Moore; Lydia, who married A. T. Gillespie; and Florence, Minnie and George, all of whom are now deceased.

Elmer E. Hughel was given good educational advantages, attending the district schools in Anderson township and the high school ia the city of Andeison. During this time he had spent his vacations in work on the homestead. Avhere he was thoroughly trained in farm labor, but decided to try his fortunes in the commercial field, and for two years, from 1908 to 1910, was i/i the hardvrare business. Following this, he went West, but soon returned to his home. At that time Mr. Hug'iiel came to his prest-nt pi'operty, in Lafayette township, which has been brought to a high state of cultivation. He is quick to adopt modt;rii ideas and methods, having tiie latest improved machinery and modern buildings, the latter including a ten-room bungalow, one of the finest in the country, fitled with such modern conveniences as hot and coll water, bath and electric light plant.

In November, 1887, Mr. Hughel was united in marriage with TnLiss Harriet Jones, daughter of John L. and Sarali (Andes) Jonesi, and to this union there has been boi'n one daughter ; Lena, who lives at home with her parents. ^Ir. and ^Nlrs. Huglicl and their daughter are members of the Christian Church, and have been active in its work. Ivli. has gained a wide acquaintance during his long residence iii Lafayette township, and has become known among Ins friends as a whv. of sterling character, honorable in his business dealing>i and sincere and faithful in his friendships. As a public-spirited citizen, he has supported all movements calculated to advance his section, and no resident x)f Lafayette township has the welfare of his comunuiity and its peopii more at heart.

Charles AV. Moore. Success has been worthily attained by (Charles W. jNIoore, of Lafayette township, in the field of agriculture. and_ to his energy, enterprise, careful management and ceaseless determination this is attributable. He has resided all of his life in this section, and is now the manager of the ]Moore farm, a tract of ninety-eight acres o"' well-cultivated land, lying on the Florida turnpike, about two arid one-half miles north of Anderson. Mr. Moore was born February S. 1873, on the old Barber farm in Lafayette township, and is a sou o£ James L. and Lucinda (Huff) ]Moore. His father, a native of Pennsylvania, lived for many years near Middletowii, Indiana, wuei-e_ he carried on agricultural pursuits, but is now living a retired life, enjoying the fruits of years of industnous toil. He and his wife had two children: Mattie ]Mac and Charles W.

Charles AV. ]Moore secured his education hi the Mount Hope public school, and as a youth proved himself industrious and energetic by spending all of his spare time in assisting his fpther in the work of the lionie place. When ilic older man was ready for retirement he placed the youth in charge of the homestead, having trained him to ably handle the management, and under the younger man's care the property has been ably operated. As time has passed, and his finances have normitted, iSIr. iNIoore has made improvements and added to his stock and implements. He is an advocate of modern ideas, keeps abreast of the numerous advances which are constantly being made in his calling, and in his neighborhood is known as a good, practical farmer and excellent judge of livestock. His long residence in this section has given him a wide acciuaintance, and his numerous friends testify to his gent^ral popularity.

On June 14, 1899, Mr. Moore was united in marriage with Miss Bessie Thornberg, whose father, Eicliard Thornberg was born and reared in this county and spent his entire career in tilling the soil. There were five children in the Thornberg family : Charles, Ray, Tiiomas, Bessie and Nellie. ^Ir. and Mvs. ]\Ioore have had six children : Lucille, Raymond, Mildred, Mary Belle, Howard and Charles L. The merabcrs of the family attend the ]Methodist Episcopal Church.

Glendex Brown. Perhaps at no time in thr- history of the country have the advantages of farm life been so generally acknowledged as at the present. Every student of present day conditions must notice how men in all lines of industry in the crowded marts of trade, are turning their longing eyes to sections vrhere land may be secured, believing that in a return to the soil happiness, health and contentment will return to them and that tlieir' children may have a birthright of pure air and freedom. Commendable as this may be, these seekers for rural possessions and the healtliful surroundings of the country, do not always succeed and for the very natural reason tliat farming is both a profession and a trade, a business whieli demands as much and as thorough a preparation as any other. Therefore the greatest advantage hes with those who have been fortunate enougl to have been born and on a farm, trained in its various industries and whose greatest interests have always been centered on it. One who has had these favorable opportunities is Glenden Brown, a general farmer and stockraiser, residing in Lafayette township. Mv. Brown was born June 27, 1870, on his father's farm in Shelby county, Indiana, and is a son of George AV. and ^largaret L. (McKay) Brown. George W. Brown is a retired farmer residing at Frankton in Madison county. He has always been a man of public spirit and continues active in political matters. Eight children were born to George W. and ^Margaret L. Bro^ra: James C, Eliza, Glenden, William, George. Rocella, Elmer and ArviUa, all of whom survive except the eldest.

Glenden Brown was fourteen years old when he accompanied his parents to Madison county, having previously attended school in Shelby county, and afterward became a student at Beech Grove, in Madison county. Although he then put his school books_ aside he by no means considered his eduf^ation completed and has continued to be intelligently interested in everything that is going on in the world and thus'^has'^become a man thoroughly qualified for public office should he care to accept the same and to give serisible and valuable advice on nm.tters of local importance. He cultivates his own farm of sixty-three acres and also a farm of eighty acres belonging to his brother. This land lies in Lafayette townsliip and is well adapted to ihe aetiviti.:.s here cari'ied on, j2,Tain and potatoes being gj'own and fine stock raised.

]\lr. Brown married I\liss ilaggie Davis and they had two childrt-a born to them, Dicie and Ernie, who survive their mother. Mr. Brown married for his second wife December 2, 1902, Ehle G. Yv'agiifr^ the eldest daughter of Franklin and Kachel (Jones) Wagner, resident:, of Kush county, Indiana. Mr. and I\Irs. Wagner had a family of four children : Effie, Pearl, May and Inez, all surviving. Mr. and ^irs. Brown have three children : Verle, Dorothy and Nondas. With his intelligr:;ni, views Mr. Brown is a hearty supporter of the public schools and willingly assists in all movements for the generid welfare of his section. He is an example of the best citizenship of ^ladison county.

Arthur II. Jones. Beginning practice in Madison county neaiiy twenty years ago, and having since attained a successful and infiuenti;il position as a lawyer, Mr. Jones in recent years has probably become best known in the insurance and fraternal field. He is president of the Liberal Life Assurance Company at Anderson, and has taken a very pronunent part in insurance and fraternal movements in the state and nation.

Arthur H. Jones was ])orn in Franklin county, Incliana, on April 27. 1873. His paternal grandfather, Abraham Jones, was one of the fn-si settlers in Franklin county. The father, Philip T. Jones, was born in Franklin county, and married Miss Lydia Goff, also a native of that county.

Keared in the vicinity of his birth, where he obtained his first scliooling in the public schools, Arthur II. Jones completed his literary education in ]Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, and then entered the Cin einnati Law College Vv'here he was graduated as a Bachelor of Lcius. He began hi'^ practice in Summit ville, in ]\Iadison county, on the first day of October, 1894. He had his office at that place for four years and there built up a good practice, becoming well known as one of the rising attorneys of the county. He next located at Alexandria, v.'hcre he was etigaged in practice for six years, and from there he moved to the county seat at Anderson, and had his ofFice in this city for two years. From An.derrOJi Mr. Jones moved to Indianapolis and was engaged in the ge^neral prac- ' tice of law in that city up to 1910. He had become, in the meantime, interested in fraternal organizations and in 1910 was chosen Supreme Dictator of the Supreme Lodge of the World, Loyal Order of :\Ioose.. in August. 1912, i>Ir. Jones was elected president and general counsel for the Liberal Life Assurance Company, the main oSices of which are located at Anderson.

Besides his chief executive offices for this insurance company. 'Mr. Jones is president and general counsel for the Travelers Insurance Machine Company, is president and general counsel of the ^Machine Sales Company, and is general counsel for the Roller Electric Company. He is also general counsel for the Supreme Lodge of the World, Loyal Order of Moose, and is general counsel for the State Investment Company. He takes much interest iii all the fraternal orders and is a wide awake, public spirited citizen and a liberal contributor to all enterprises launched for the general good of the community. In politics he is a Democrat and has served a nund)er of times as delegate to the county and state conventions. In 1894 :\Ir. Jones married Daisy C. Bake, of College Corner, Ohio. IVIrs. Jones died in 1908, leaving one son and one daughter. - Hariy L.,

Etta Charles^ M. D. The success and etJieiency of women iu the field of medicine are too well established to require any connneut. V/hile woman physicians are not numerous in any one community, they are usually regarded as among the ablest and most successful iu the tield of local practice, and in ^ladison county the fev,- who are identified with this profession are no exception to the rule. At Alexandria, Dr. Etta Charles is enjoying a large and growing practice and competes on eciual terms with her brothers in the profession. Dr. Charles is the daughter of a former well known physician in this part of Indiana, and she also has a sister in the profession.

Etta Charles was born in Grant county, Indiana, daughter of Henry and Olive A. (Jackson) Charles. Dr. Henry Charles came from Wayne county, Indiana, wliere he was born, and was a son of Samuei and Sarah (Hill) Charles. Grandfatlier Samuel Charles was a planter and a man of large affairs in North Carolina, having come to Indiana iu the early days and entered land, the patent to Vvhich vras signed by President Andrew Jackson. Dr. Henry Charles attended the common schools iu Grant county, was a school teacher, took a classical course at Eariham College at Richmond, and afterviards graduated from the Indiana iNiedieal College. He was first engaged in practice at Fairmount, and afterwards at Carthage, in Rush county. Later he moved west I'or his health, and died and v.'as buried in Kansas. The mother was bui'ied in Deer Creek cemetery in Grant county.

Etta Charles attended the common schools at Fairmoiiirt, wliere she spent most of her girlhood, and was a student for two 3*ears in. the high school. After that she kept house for her father several years, and was engaged in teaching. Her medical studies were parsuecl atid completed in the St. Louis Women's Medical College, a three-year course. She also had been tutored in medicine under her sister Dr. Olive "Wilson, who was in practice at Paragould, Arkansas. Dr. Etta Charles belongs to the Madison County and State ]\Iedical Societies, and is secretary and treasurer of the County Society at this time. She affiliates with the Rebekah Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Indiana State Medical Society and the American ^Medical Association. The Doctor and her sister have recently opened an otiice in Alexandria, at 301 Lincoln Avenue, where they attend to their practice, they having bought the property at this location.

Dr. Olive ^Vilson is a graduate of the Northwestern University, Chicago, and is now practicing with her sister. Both have contributed to the iMedical Literary and are in good standing with the medical profession.

Joseph David Rodecap. In the death of the late Joseph David Kodecap, which occurred July 26. 1906. IMadison county lost a citi/^i-n who had long been prominently identified with its agricultural interests, and whose activities as a public-spirited citizen were such as to add to the prestige of his section. Although not born in this county, he was brought here when still an infant, and his entire active career was spent within its boundaries. Mr. Rodecap was born February 22,

Born in Richland township, Madison county, Indiana, near the town of Prosperity, on March 3, 187S, Ross AV. Eshcluiann is the soii of David ar.d Charity (Scott) Eshelmann. The boy was given his early educational training in the village school of his couiniunity am) later attended the Anderson high school, where he employed well iiis time and emerged with a training in advance of that of most of the youth of his day. From the high school he joined his father in the building work which the father had been carrying on for years in Anderson and vicinity, and has continued with him to the present time. They have carried on a thriving enterprise in the building tiold for some years. .Many fine dwellings, schools and busniess blocks have been reared under their master hand, as well as carrying on a considerable work on local churches and in neighboring towjis. ]Mr. Eshelmann is undeniably a skilled worknian and a thorough master of the buHd-rs craft. A fev.- yeai-s ago he joined his father in a business parlnL'rshi[), and they conduct business under the firm style of David Esheluiann S: Son, their union going to make up one of the strongest firms '^f its kind in the city. They built the Grammar School building, of reccJit erection, the Loan buildirig, kuowii to be one of the finest busine» blocks in this section of the state, as well as participating in the v.ork on the Andei-son \Yater Works Filtering Plant, and ot!iers of ecfaa! importance. They have, on the whole, been active and prominent in the building life of the city, and have conti'ibuted no small amount tu the grov/th of the community in their way.

In 1900 Mr. Eshelmann married 3iliss Blanche E. Branson of An(l>T son, a daughter of AVilliam and Elizabeth (Hurst) Branson, wiin settled in Anderson about ten years prior to the marriage of ]Mr. arid Mrs. Eshelmann. To this urdon four children have come: ' Paul A., Frederick R., Elizabeth and Harriett.

Mr. Eshelmann is a Mason of high degree, with aifiliations in Fellowship Lodge, No. 681, A. F. & A. M., Anderson Chapter, No. 52. R. A. ]M., and Anderson Comraandery, No. 32, Knights Templar. The family home, a fine and substantial residence thoroughly modern ir. all its appointmeuts, is located on the corner of Sixth street and ]Mndison avenue, and here nuich of the social life of their circle is enacted. T!ie* family are well known in the city and have a high place in the esteem and regard of all who share in their acquaintance.

B. F. Fesler. Madison county is fortunate in the possession of a large number of enterprising and successful farmers, and in spite of the fact that it is an increasing industrial county, its farms and farm products will always share largely in the total resources of the locality. Among the farmers whose careers have been marked with success aii<i prosperity, and with progressive development is that of Mr. B. F. Fesler of Pipe Creek township, whose splendid country estate of two hundred acres is located on the C. C. ]\Iays road. His home is on t'le rural vhlivery out of Frankton.

Mr. Fesler was born in 1853, in New Columbus. ITis parents wer.; David and Elizabeth (Landis) Feslei-. David Fesler, the father, came from Lancaster county, Peiuisylvania, and by trade was a stone mason and plasterer. He subsequently engaged in farming, and at his death his body was iaid to rest in the Sigler cemetery at Frankton. TIk- mother is also no\v deceased. The seven children in the family wor,. Rebecca A. Abbott; John A.; William G., of Ehvood; :\Iarcy C., nov. Mrs. Silvery; B. F. ; and Laura, who married a ^Ir. Etchison, and is uo.v

B. F. Fesler was educated partly in the schools of New Columbu.^ and tinished in the Brar.nock school in Pipe Creek township. As a b<.'y he worked on a farm, and there learned the practical details of the business which he has followed nearly all his life. When he began for himself it was as a renter, and by industry and thrift, as well as by good management, he finally saved enough to buy a small piece of land, consisting of forty acres, and used that as the nucleus for building up -j. substantial prosperity. He finally traded his original farm, and th-.u bought his present place.

On February 35, 1879, Mr. Fesler married ^liss Ida J. Carnpbel!, daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Sarah (Thurston) Campbell. Ihr fatlier came from the vicinity of Eaton, Ohio; was a farmer, and locat -.i in ]\Iadison county many }-ears ago. The two cliildreu in the Campbell family were ilrs. Fesler and AVillia.m 0., a residpur of Muncie, Lidiana. Mr. and Mrs. Fesler are the parents of eight children, v>ho art umntiontd as follows- Dora, who married Lester Johnson, and their four child v.-i are Floy \'ernice, Hadie, and Hubert; Delia, wife of Charles Gooduig. and their children are: Gladys, Opal, Eoy and Theodora; Wilham, who nmrried Ida Etchison. and has one child Ketta ; Bertram A., w.io married Nellie Ebert, and has two children, Marjorie and David :^ Walter who married Edith Ferguson, and has one son Benjamin; tranh',. at home; Ravmojid, who has practical charge of the farm; and Kat;e R who is in" high s^'hool at Fraiiktun. Z^Ir. Fesler has always been ar; active Democrat and has at various tinier taken much interest m party affairs. He an.d his family worship in the Christian church at h rankcon.

Fr\nk BF>JY\rrR. The present trustee of Pipe Creek township is Frank Behymor, a member of one of the old raid prominent families ot Madison count v, and a man who has given long and taithiul service to his community; not only in his present office but as an educator oaynsg discharged the responsibilities of a teacher of the young iv ..lacisun

' countv%r the long period of a third of a century. _ ^ ~ Frank Behvmer was born in Rush county, Indiana, in IboT, and i.s j. son of AVilliaui and Martha (Littleton) Behymer the termer a natu-e of Gerard county, Kentucky, and the latter of Clermont county Omo. On the father's side the grandfather was Solomon Behymer who v.... his wife was a native of Virginia. The five children of c^olomon ana wife were Samuel, John, Lucy Brown, William and Joseph. Tlie L:i^^ tletons on the mother's side were natives of Pennsylvania, graiidxa . e. Littleton having been a farmer, and an early settler of Clermont cuan., . Ohio, where he died a comparatively young man. _

William Behymer, the father, was reared on a farm m Kentiu and when a boy moved into Ohio, where he learnedthe trade of coop;^ , and was for some time also engaged in the occupation Sf /"^^^ ^ and barges down the Ohio river m xhe river irafnc. rle sabseqmn l> T.ed to Rush county, Indiana, where he became a fai-mer^ and^ a .so did some coopering, making barrels lor the use o. nis ne:^ln)0 s .vt.i .

- nine years' residence in Rush county, he nmved ^.^rairc coun^ locat... near Ri-don, where he spent the remainder ot his }ears. Durin^^ .- - Civil war he enlisted and saw three years of arduous service and tn.

wounds and exposures which were part of his war experience uudoulitedly abbreviated his life. His death occurred in 1890 when sixty-t.i!j:ht years old. He was a very popular member of his community and wa.s elected and served as constable of his township iu Grant county for six or seven yeai^s after the war. He was then elected a justice of the pt-a'-e and served for four years iri Greene tovrnslup. The famih- wer*- tii'-mbers of the ^Methodist church. The mother is still Ijvinp: and is now eighty-seven years of age. The eleven children in their famiiy are notrd as follows: The first born died in infancy; 'Miwy Jane, wife of .r;;i-.j}i Hiatt of Rigdon; Perry, a lawyer at Ordway, Colorado; Atidrtw J., a well known lawyer and former newspaper man of Elwood, and ]i.'L--cta A., wife of J. L. Xewkirk of Sexton, Indiana; Joh?i 0., of Tii>tuii, editor of the Tipton Times; Franklin Pierce, tlic iiiiniediat' siibj.-'-t ...f this sketch; ^Mlliam PI. of Rigdon ; Christopher R.. wlio lives near Fairmount, Indiana; Enuna, deceased, former wife of Alfred Cor'nii:; ;'.!i(i Melvina, wife of Lee Jones.

Frank Behymer grew up and was educated in Duel: Cnek rov.iiship, and early in his career formulated his ambitions foi' aork in e-!;ication. In preparation for this vocation he studied at the X.-iiion.-i! .\"(;:-- mal University in Lebanon, Ohio. In tlie meantime he eiuiJoyed hiti!- self at any honorable occupation in order to make a livijig a:ui to fnrth. r his education and finally began teaching in the scliools oi" Madi-M^u county, a calling which he has successfully followed for thir;;.-;!,!. -- years. His work as a teacher and his standing as a citizen e!)!!!!ii. nd'-.j him to the people of Pipe Creek township, and in 1913 he was e|. trustee of the township, and in this capacity has given an efiiri. ;it administration of the various important duties entrusted to that (>:':!-.-.

On April 3, 1S95, Mr. Behymer married ?.^i.s5 Tippie ii. [I:n-!i:;K.:i. a daughter of ^Martin V. and Amanda (Sherer) IIarshn:a:;. Mr. .-.'A Mrs. Behymer are the parents of two children: Herbert is a slud-::t ;-! the high scliool, and Harold is a student i'l the granim;-r seho'il ..:" Elwood. The family attend the Christian church.

William T. Richards. It is probably in connection with fv;'''r?^;'l work that AVilliam T. Richards is best known to the citi/e?is of And."- son, Indiana, although he has also been prominent in public life ;is a.ii'iitor of Madison county, as well as in business circles. During the p;e>' several years, hoM'ever, he has devoted his attention almost exelusiv.-'y to fraternal Avork, and as national organizer of the Camels of tlie AN'tI'. is widely known through this and other states. Air. Richards was ]i«.i:ii in "Washington county, Indiana, upon a farm, October 2o. ISH.). aiei r^ a son of Daniel S. and Emma S. (Fields) Richards, the former a Jia^ivof South Carolina and the latter of Scott county, Indiana. P.oth ar-- now living in the city of Indianapolis. Daniel S. Richards vras tor -^''^'eyears a farmer in Washington county, later turning his attent:.-':! to contract work in street paving, sewer-building, etc., being so enca,'-'. until he became connected vrith the Indianapolis Police Departuiert. For thirty-six years he served as a police official of th<' Ttidimiapons capital, and is now retired on a pension. _ _ .

William T. Richards received his education in tb> pu^ii'- ar.d r.i-M schools of Indianapolis, whence he had been taken as n chii-!.^ Oi:^ leaving school he received his introduction to business life as a clerk m *;=,- wholesale dry goods and notion store of Brazen & Cont^'ll Comi»any. His faithful and efficient discharge of the duties of his position w-n him a traveling salesmanship, and in that capacity he continued to t - for eight years.. At the end of this period, 3Ir. Kichai-ds establisi'i'," himself in business on his owii acconiit, operating a general stort; iiu-';' 18S9, when he came to Anderson to enter the employ of the Coiutuhi" Encaustic Tile \Vorks .;r,o\v known as the National Encaustic Tile Oj't' pany), as superintenderit, a position v/hich he continued to hold tofifteen years. Mi-. Kichards had ever been a staneh suppoi-ter of repu:'. lican principles and an active worker in the ranks of the party, havhifor some time served as chairman of the republiean central committ. .~ andin 1907 he became his party's candidate for the office of couiiiV auditor. He was subsequently elected and during his term gave Ir". fellow-citizens an excellent admhiistration. When he left office, n.- began work as an organizer for fraternal societies, and as his emiiic!:; abilities along this line of endeavor became recognized he was call.-.'; upon to perform work of a more responsil'le nature, until he was finali-. made national organizer of ihe Camels of tlie World, a position wlii.h calls him not only to various points in Indiana but to many of the uthu States. It is but natural that he shoidd liave formed a wide acquaii.r ance, and the universal esteem in vrhich he is held is eloqueiit eviden--. of the confidence he has inspired in those who know hira. He i> .. member of Anderson Lodge No. 7-16, IndepeiKl.nt Order of Odd Fellows, and of the P>enevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and in tl,.; latter has taken more than ordinary interest, having served as exaltv 1 ruler of his lodge His modern botne is located at No. 210-i Somii Meridian Street.

In 1903 Mr. .Richards was united in marriage v/ith Miss Lillian ;'. Mcintosh, of Franklin county, Indiana, daughter of Alfred and ^Lay Jane iMcIntosh. To this union there has come one daughter, :>Iiss Lillitii M., who is a graduate of the Anderson High school.

Charles C. Uehority. P'ew citizens of Madison county havf K-. i. more intimately or extensively connected with the busine.-vs iind fimi:; cial interests of this section, and with its public and social life, tlj:!:i has Charles C. Dehority, cashier of the Elwood State Bank, at PJlwo"-!. a citizen whose varied combination of business enterprises has given hi'.i standing in the marts of commerce and trade, v/hose keenness of perception and sound judgment have made him a leader in banking eirck>. and w^iose capacity and executive ability have brouglit liim to ihe frcas a political leader of strength and influence. ]Mr. Dehority is a native of Elwood, and was born August 18, 1870, a son of John W. and Jan" (Moore) Dehority.

Dr. James ]\I. Dehority, the paternal grandfather of Charles C Dehority, was born in the state of Delaware, and married Susan;:;!- Huffman, a Southern lady. They were pioneers of ^Madison couiir;*. settling first near Perkiusville. and later coming to Elwood. when th:^ place was still known as Quincy. Dr. Dehority was a minister avAi physician, and one of the earliest practitioners of medicine in the couiity, and was later in the drug business and the general merchandise trad:-. He was a man of decidedly vei'satile talents, was able to make a suee--^- out of whatever venture he entiued, and when he passed away, ni advanced yeai's, was one of his section's substantial and highly esteetMrJ men. His wife passed away when eighty-three years old, having been the mother of two children: John W. and James H. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Dehority was Thomas ]Moore. They vrere pioneer.- of ^ladison county, Indiana, from Virginia, from whence they eaino overland, bringing their household effects and a few cows. Settliu<4 down on virgin land, they v/ere successful in accumulating and clcaririg a large amount of property, and to. each of their children, as they reached man and womanhood, they gavf ^-ighty acres of land, fift\ tloi lars in money, a horse, a saddle and a bridlj:'. Both lived to advaticfd veal's, and had a large family of children: John, William, Josfph, Thomas, ]\Iadisou, Aletlui, Julia, Jane and Isaac.

John AV. Dehority was born and reared in ^Madison county, where he received a public school education, and on reaching manhood was taken into partnership by his father, in the general merchandise business, tiie firm being known as James AI. Dehority & Sons. This association continued until the death of Mr. Dehority, in ISSl, when he was only about forty years of age. His wife still survives, and is a faithful nu'mbri- of the Alethodist Protestant Church, in the faith of which he died. Tliey were the parents of four children, as follows: AVilliam A., uiio rrsidt-s at IndianajDolis, and is chief accountant of the State Accounting Pxiaril; Charles C, who makes his home at Elwood ; Cora B., who is the win- of. Elmer C. Heck, of Ehvood; and Frank E., of this place.

Charles C. Dehority was reared in Elwood, where he attpudcd ilii' public and high schools, and following this spent two years in f];!rlii;uii College. He began his own business career b}- trading, dealing in sf""!: and farming, which he follov.ed actively up to 1S05, and tht.m tonic ;>. position in tlie old Farmers Bank, which was later merged witli the First National Bank, of which Air. Dehority v/as one of the incGrpori!;iir;s and cashier until ISOH. In 1900 and 1901, he served JMadison county as county treasurer, and in January, 1903, when the Elwood State H:\uk was incorporated, with a capital stock of $75,000, he accepted t!ii> position of cashier, in whicli he has continued to act to the present tiiii''. He has labored faithfully in behalf of this institution, and has saececd-d in popularizing its coft'ers, his own. pleasant personality having -n such as to make him numerous friends among the depositors. His c!;--!-- getic nature, however, has not allowed him to devote all of his activih^s to one enterprise, and various business enterprises have benefit teil ()y his support and co-operation. He was one of the promoters of tb=<' Elwood Electric Light Company and the Elwood Street Railway. \<-ntures which have proven of inestimable value to the city: is treiisurer of the Elwood Lawn Alower Alanufacturing Company; and is inter.sr- d in the Home Storage and Manufacturing Company, and owns the eontrolling interest and is president of the Frankton Bank. Among hvs business associates he is known as a shrewd, capable and progressive man of business, with the courage and ability to handle large measur.s. but also with the quality of conservatism, so necessary to the sueeesstul banker. He possesses the full confidence of those who have been engaged in transactions with him, and is looked to for leadership when important movements are promoted.

On December 7, 1890, Air. Dehority was married to Aliss f.oUi Hnnp. who was born in Elwood, Indiana, daughter of George AY. an<l I^'lle (Stokes) Hupp, the former a native of AYest A'irginia and tlie latter of Ohio. Airs. Dehority 's parents are still living in Elwood. where liiey were early settlers, and have three children, namely: Lola; Ail*- rt ; and Maude, the wife of Arthur O'Brien. Air. and Airs. Dehority Iiav,^ had one child, a son, George H.

in religious and social circles of Ehvood. Her husband is a thirty-secou:! degree, Scottish Rite Mason, belonging to Quincy Lodge No. 230, F. ^ A. M. ; Ehvood Chapter, No. 109, R. A. M. ; Anderson Commanderv N.: 32, K. T., Indianapolis Consistory, R. & S. M., and Murat Temple, A. ,\' 0. N. M. S. He also holds membership in Ehvood Lodge, Knights ..-' Pj-thias,. and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. A &\.nu::u Democrat in his political views, ^Iv. Dehority v,as a delegate to th National Convention of his party at Denver, in 190S, and also atlcn<l,-!i the St. Louis and Baltimore conventions. He was chairman of tu-j Democratic County Central Committee for one term, and in additioii to acting in the capacity of county treasurer, as before stated, has hi m police commissioner. He has rendered signal services both to his i>;iriy and to his community and his public career has been as free from blemish and as marked by tidelity to duty and high principles as h;Ls his business and private life.

Andrew J. Bemv:mer. Of the history of Elwood from the beginniiiL' of the era of natural gas, one of the most conspicuous and sole facto::; was Mr. Behymer, at that time publisher of the onl}- nevv'spaper in Littown, and during the succeeding twenty odd y^ars a public spirited and energetic citizen, and the leading member of the local bar.

IMr. Behymer moved from Tipton to Elwood in 1SS9, and bought anri began the publication of the Ehvood Free Press. He also bouglit the Democrat and consolidated them and then conducted the one pai)er as the only journal in Elwood. He quickly built up a large circulatioii and an influential place for his journal, and made it an organ for tiie support and expression of Democratic opinion. Natural gas had bcLii struck in this section before liis arrival in Eh.vood, and on account of the wonderful supply the opportunities were presented for the development of a great industrial city at Elwood. The development of sucti a city depended upon the initiative and enterprise and local citizens, and Mr. Behymer through his paper was especially active an.d pruminent in advocating the advantages of the locality and the necessity of the citizu:;s staking hold and securing factories and other industries for their Ic^idity. His paper practically led the boom which transformed Ei'.''(jud from a quiet rural community into one of the flourishing industrial ceaters of eastern Indiana. Among other movements to v;-hich he ga\t.' bi^. influence and efforts during that time was the organization of a board of trade, and he served for three years as one of the active members of the board.

Andrew J. Behymer was born at Mount Holly, Ohio, March 1, 18-';! >. His parents were AYilliara and Martha (Littleton) Behymer, the former a native of Garrard county, Kentucky, and the latter of Clernior.t county, Ohio. On the father's side the grandfather was Solomon Beiivmer, and he and his wife were both natives of Virginia and lived to old age. Their five children were Samuel, John, Lucy Browm, William and Joseph. On the mother's side the Littletons were natives of Pennsylvania, the grandfather being a farmer and becoming an early settler in Clermont county, Ohio, where he died a comparatively young rann. The only child in the Littleton family was ^lartha who subsequently became Mrs. Behymer.

. "William Behymer, the father,, was reared on a farm in Kentucky. and when a boy moved into Ohio, where he learned the trade of eoop-T and for some time was also engaged in the occupation of running rafts and barges down the Ohio river in the river traffic. His father, Solomon B., had settled near Mount Holly, and it was in that vicinity that he grew to manhood. He subsequently went to Rush county, Indiana, where he became a farmer and also did some coopering making barrels for the use of his neighbor. After nine yeai's residence in Rush county he moved to Grant -county, locating near Rigdon where he spent the remainder of his years. During the Civil war he enlisted and saw three years of arduous service and the wounds and exposures which were part of his war experience undoubtedly abbreviated his life. His death occurred in 1890 when sixty-eight years, five months, and twenty days old. He was a very popular member of his community, and was elected and served as constable of his township in Grant county for six or seven years after the war. He was then elected a justice of the peace and served for four years in Greene township. The family were members of the Methodist church. The mother is still living and is now eightyseven years of fige. The eleven children in their family are noted as follows: The first born, died in infancy; Mary Jane, wife of Jacob Hiatt of Rigdon; Perry, a lawyer at Ordway, Colorado; Andrevr J., of Elwood ; Rebecca A., wife of J. L. Newkirk of Sexton, Indiana ; John 0., of Tipton, editor of the Tipton Times; Franklin Pierce, a teacher and township trustee at Elwood ; AYiliiam H., of Rigdon ; Christopher R., who lives near Fairmount, Indiana; Emma, now deceased, who was the wife of Alfred Corbin ; ^lelvina, who married Lee Jones.

Mr. Andrew J. Behymer spent nine years of his childhood in Rush county, Indiana, but reached manhood while the family had its home in Grant county. The usual years spent in attending school in his ease happened to fall within the Civil war period, and as his father was absent in the army, he was allowed to attend irregularly, and subsequently had to make up the deficiencies of early training by hard application and self effort. He became a student in the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio," and after leaving that institution took up the work of teaching, and altogether has had sixteen terms of work as a teacher to his credit. During his work as teacher he was also engaged in farming and also studied law, was admitted to the bar, and took up active practice. He was admitted to the bar in 1880 and spent the first nine years of his professional career at Rigdon and in Tipton, from whence he moved to Elwood, and in this city has been identified v.'ith either the newspaper business or with the law ever since.

On March 19, 1874, :\Ir. Behymer married IMiss Mary E. Thrasher, daughter of Josiah and Amanda ^I. (iMcConell) Thrasher. i\Irs. Behymer was borii on a farm in Grant county, six miles v/est of Fairmount, and her parents were natives of Ohio and early settlers in Fayette county, this state, both being now deceased. She was one of the following five children: Alonzo, Nancy J., Martha, Mary E., and ^linnie. Mr. and Mrs. Behymer are the parents of six children, whose names are: Harley 0., Clarence, Grover, Grace, Linnie, and Hazel. Harley O. died when about one year of age, and Grover at about the same age,, while Clarence was sixteen years of age when death came to him. Grace is the wife of David Goldnamer, and their home is in Anderson. Linnie married George Livingston, of Piqua, Ohio, and resides at Decatur, Illinois, and their three children are Walter, Claretice, and Lester Jackson. Hazel is at home with her parents. Mr. Behymer's church is the Methodist, while his wife is a member of the Christian church.

He is also a member of the Sons of Veterans, and in polities is an ardent Democrat. He has been honored with special distinction in public affairs and represented his district in the lower house of the Indiana legislature for four sessions.

In 1891 he served as chief of the engrossing and enrolling cl^i-ks ot the house of representatives. Mr. Behymer's office in Elwood is in tho Hartmg Block, while his home is at 1814 North C Street.

Joseph A. Dehority. The banking interests of a community artnecessarily among the most important, for financial stability must be the foundation stone upon which all great enterprises are erected. The men who control and conserve the money of corporation or country must possess many qualities not requisite in the ordinary citizen, and among these high commercial integrity, exceptional financial ability, poise, judgment and foresight may be mentiontJ. Public confiderice must be M'ith them, and this fact has been demonstrated again and again', when panics that have even threatened the stability of the Government have been averted by the wisdom, sagacity and foresight of the men whose whole training has been along the line of nuance. A citizen whose name is widely known in banking circles of Indiana, and who, although now somewhat retired from financial affairs, still controls large interests in various lines of endeavor, is Joseph A. Dehority, of Elwood. late president of the First National Bank of this place, and cow the directing head of the Home Storage ar^d ?\Ianufacturing Company and the Curtisville Tile and Brick Company. He is also possessed of large realty interests in this section, and is prominent in public, social and fraternal life. I\Ir. Dehority was born in Elwood, Indiana, June 23, 1871, and is a son of James H. and Jane (Hannah; Dehority.

Janies JIadison Dehority, the paternal grandfather of Joseph A. Dehority, was born in Delaware, and was a man of wide experience and divei^ified talents. In early life he became a practitioner of law, subsequently entered tne ministry of the :M-thodist Protestant Church, later became a large grain dealer, and had also large interests in mercantile and financial enterprises. He died in Elwood at tlie age of eighty .^years, while his wife, who bore the maiden name of Susan Huffman, passed away in February, 1899, in advanced years. Of their children. only two lived to maturity: John and James. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Dehority was James C. Hannah, more familiarly known as "Beek" Hannah, who, with his wife, Elizabeth (Hansel) tlaunah. was an early pioneer of Blackford county, Indiana. Later they ennie to Madison county and settled in Elwood, where ^Ir. Hannah followed the trade of a blacksmith. At the time of his death in 1909, he was eighty-two years of age, his wife having passed away many years ago. They were the parents of a large family of children, four of whom are still living, namely: John, Monroe, Jane and Ada.

James H. Dehority, the father of Joseph A. Dehority, was reared as a farmer boy in Hamilton county, Indiana, until December 24. 1856, when he was brought by his parents to Elwood, being then nine years of age. Here he grew to manhood, attending tlie public schools, and was taken into the grain business by his father, with his brother John. Later they embarked in the general mercantile field, and in 187-1 erected a large merchandise store building, a brick structure located on the corner of jMain and Andei-son streets, this building being destroyed by fire in 1892. At the same time they embarked in a private banking busi- uess, and in 1881 organized the Farmers Bank, of which. James H. Dehority was cashier. This was conducted until 1892, when Mr. Dehority organized the First National Bank, and of this institution he was president until his death, April 30, 1899, when he was tifty-four years, live months of age. lie was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which his wife, who survives him, is a consistent attendant. Mr. Dehority was a man of much more than ordinary financial and business ability, and alv.ays so conducted his ati'airs as to gain the confidence and good will of all with whom he had transactions. He had the welfare of his community at heart, and was ever ready to assist movements making for progress or the general public welfare. He and his wife had four children : Joseph A. ; Edward C. ; Tillie M., who is the \ndow of B. K. Call, and resides in Los Angeles, California; and lone, now deceased, who was the wife of George Piatt.

Joseph A. Dehority has spent his entire career in Elwood. After securing- his educational training in the public schools, he entered the Farmers Bank as a collector, and when the First National Bank was organized became assistant caslder of that institution. Later he was made cashier, then became vice-president, and finally was made president of this old and stable institution, a position which he capably filled until his retirement in 1909. Since that year he has been giving the greater part of his attention to the management of the old family homestead, of which his father owned a part, this being uovr a tract of 320 acres located in the heart of the city of Elwood. As stated before, 3.1r. Dehority is president of the Home Storage and Manufacturing Company and of the Curtisville Tile and Brick Company. His vside and varied interests make him an influential factor in the commercial and financial life of the city, and he has withheld his support from no movement which is calculated to promote the interests of Elwood or its people. Among his associates he is looked to for guidance, counsel and leadership, and his connection with any enterprise is ample assurance of that venture's entire stability.

On May 20, 1896, Mr. Dehority was united in marriage with !Mis3 ^Margaret E. Beale, of Rushville, who was born in Rush county, Indiana, daughter of Richard and ^lary (Lockridge) Beale. As a young man, ilr. Beale went to Australia, where he was engaged in mining, and while there was married, his wife dying after giving birth to two sons: Stewart and Richard. Later, on coming to this country, Mr. Beale married Mary Lockridge, and they became early settlers of Rush and Franklin counties. They also had two children : Clara and Margaret E. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Dehority has been blessed by the birth of two children : Joseph and Richard, of whom the latter died at the age of eighteen months. Mrs. Dehority is a member of the Presbyterian Church, which her husband also attends. He belongs to Quincy Lodge No. 200, I. 0. 0. F., in which for four years he has been commander of the Patriarchs ^Militant, and also holds membership in the local lodges of the Benevolent' and Protective Order of Elks and the Improved Order 01 Red ]Men.

Charles E. Fexelox. It was not until January, 1912, that Charles E. Feneion came to Elwood and here established the Elwood ^Monumental Works, but even in the brief time that has elapsed he has accomplished a greater degree of advancement in the business than would be regarded as possible by the casual observer. His methods are such as to

'inspire confidence and win for him the patronage of his fellow tonpeople and the business of which he is the leading spirit is makin.^ rinstrides in and about the cormuunity. Mr. Fenelon comes by irs ski' and talent for the business honestly, for his father before himv-M.s - granite and marble sculptor, and he reached a pleasing deo-ree of pi^ur nence and prosperity in the marble business in Vermont betufen tl' years of 1871 and 1905.

Charles E. Fenelon was born in Barre, Vermont, on December ; 1881, and is the son of Nicholas and Rose (Ross) Fenelon, both nativ. '^ of France, but the mother being of Italian parentage. These parents were blessed with twelve children, of which number only six gre^v t^. mature years. They are: John, Anthony, Louisa, Charles E. Au<^u>' tus and AVilliam. The others died in childhood. All the living member^ of this family are skilled musicians, most of them professfor-als an,' holding high places in the musical world. The father was a granit.^ ai-' ma_rble sculptor of exceeding great skill, and he came to Anieri-a i:i 1871, as has already been mentioned, and located in Barre, Vermour where he engaged in the marble business. He continued therein mo-[ successfully, reared his family and gave theui excellent educations i-' their_ clioseu profession, and in 1905 suffered the loss of the sight of on. of his eyes. He soon after retired from business, and reUuned tu France with his wife, and they are now residents of jiarseilles, wher.: they are spending their dnclining years in never-to-be-furgotten' atuio.v phere of Sunny France, their native land.

Charles E. Fenelon was reared in Barre, Vermont, and in comai'si: with others of his family, attended the public schools, and learned &r granite and marble cutter's trade from his father,- who felt that if i;- equipped his sons with a practical trade, they were free to follow wlia: ever profession they chose thereafter. Young Fenelon lived at hen.- until he reached his majority, then took up the study of music, for which he possessed a natural and unusual talent, as did all the oti.e:.- of the family, and after some training, began to travel vrith las broihei-s and sisters, and they visited practically every city of note in the UniiL.! States. He gave up the life of the road in 1909," engaging in the iuu^iv business in Indianapolis and there continuing up to January, 191:?. when he came to Elwood and here established himself in the business i:: which his father had trained him. The Elwood ]\Ionii mental AVorl:-. located at 1421 South A street, is the result of his efforts, and is oii.; of tlie most up-to-date and complete establishments of its kind in tlil.- section of the state. As a result of the thorough training :\Ir. Feneloii received in his father's workshop, he is one of the best marble a'lJ granite workmen in the business, and in his more busy seasons liemploys a number of skilled workmen about the plant. As an artisti': designer and sculptor, he would look long to find his superior, and (h<- designing of monuments and markers is safely left to his skill an! judgmentby those who want the best. He carries a fine stock of marl-]'- and granite monuments, both foreign and domestic, and in the bii ' time that he has been esta1)lished here has come to lie recognized as o:/ to be reckoned with when matters of that order are up for cousideratio;..

On December 23d, 1905, Mr. Fenelon was married to Miss Ada Ross, the daughter of Charles and Adaline Bianehi. Tv.o children wev-- born to them, both of whom died in infancy. :Mrs. Feneloji was hovn in Connecticut, as were her parents, who are now residents of X''

Mr. and Mrs. Fenelou are members of the Lutheran church of Elwood, and he is fraternally associated with Lodge No. 230, A. F. & A. M., and Elwood Chapter No. 109, Royal Arch ]\Iasons. He still keeps up his interest in music and is a member of the Indianapolis Society of Musicians, and musical director of the Elwood Military- Band.

Henry Bronnenberg. It is by no means an empty distinction to have lived actively and usefully in any community for a period of nearly ninety years. At this writing the venerable Henry Bronnenberg of Chesterfield has passed his eighty-ninth birthday. He was born in ]\ladison county, at a date so early that his life had its begiiniing at the same time with civilization in this part of the stato. ]Mr. Bronnenberg is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, of iladison county's pioneer citizens, and without question is the oldest native son. He has been both a witness and an actor in the changing developments of a long time, covering the entire history of Madison county, so far as the work of white men is concerned. He is a pioneer, has been successful in his work and business, and is still a hale and hearty man, enjoying the highest esteem of a large commuuity.

When he was quite young tliere were several tribes of Indians still inhabiting ]\Iadisoii and Delaware counties, in fact he sav/ the last tribe leave this part of the state, the squav/s and pappoose on ponies and the chiefs on foot. In the early times ihis country abounded vritli such game as deer, wild turkeys, raccoon, squin-els, with many other species of smaller game and the rivers abounded with many kinds of fish, so he has lived to see this county grow and develop from a wilderness to a great and prosperous country. In fact all the old settlers that first located in this county and cleared the forest have passed away.

Henry Bronnenberg was born in Union township, iladison county, Indiana, September 4, 1824. At that time, it is of interest to note, Indiana had been a state only eight years, and the capital had not yet been established at Indianapolis. Practically all of northern Indiana above the White River was one unbroken wilderness, and the Bronnenberg family was one of the first to penetrate the wilds of this part of the state. His parents were Frederick and Barbara (Oaster) Bronnenberg, natives of Germany. His father came to the United States when about sixteen years old, settled in Pennsylvania, and from there moved to Madison county, about the year 1S20. ]Madison county of course at that date did not exist by name, and he was here at the organization of civil government in this locality. He followed the work of a pioneer farmer, and died in this county when seventy-eight years old. Of the eleven children eight grew to maturity and Henry is now the last and only survivor.

Mr. Henry Bronnenberg is one of the men who were produced b}" the pioneer system of training. By reference to the chapter on education in this history, it will be noted that the only schools existing while he was growing up were the so-called subscription schools, supported by a community for the benefit of the children and usually only a few M-eeks in each year. ]Mr. Bronnenberg attended such a school, conducted in a log^ cabin, and his recollection embraces such crude instruments as the oldfashioned quill pen, the rough slab benches on which the scholars spent the dreary hours of school time, a building heated with a fireplace, lighted through a window which was merely a hole in tlie wall, covered with greased paper, and the instruction was confined to the rudimentary three R's. With all that primitive training he acquired that practiia! industry, which combined with his keen business sense and energy euabl.'d him to succeed much above the ordinary.

Mr. Bronnenberg has long been known as one of Madisoii county's successful men. At one time lie owned more than fifteen hundred acres of land, and gave to each of his ehildren a valuable farm. lie is a well preserved man for his years, has good hearing and eyesight, and is properly termed one of the grand old men of the community in which he has spent his life.

In 1847 Ur. Bronnenberg m;irried ^liss ]^Iariah Forkn^r. Eight children were born to this wife. After her death he married Hannah Perkins, who died in 1910. Mr. Bronnenberg for his third wife married ]^Irs.' Ophelia C Crouch) Borders. She was born in "Kentucky, a daughter of Absalom Crouch, a native of Garrard county, Kentucky.

In politics Mr. Bronnenberg is a Democrat, and has a remarkable record as a voter. His first ballot was cast nearly seventy years ago for James Polk, and he has never missed a presidential election since tliai time, having voted for tht- entire list of Democratic presidential candidates down to the last. With business success he has likewise been honored wdth public esteem, and served as trustee of his township for twenty-threi' years, and was a county commissioner for six years. Mr. Bronnenberg has long been one of the leadeis in the Spiritualist church in [Madison county, and at one time served as treasurer of the Chesterfield Association of spiritualists. Fraternally he has been a Mason since he was twentythree years old.

Dr. Wilijam II. Hoppexkatfi. Twenty years of medical practice iu the town in which he was born is the record of Dr. Iloppenrath. and liis reputation is one of distinctive order among members of the profession iu this district today. He was born in El wood, on September 21, 1S70, and is the son of Frank and Eva (Faucett) Iloppenrath, natives of Hamburg, Germany, and Ohio, respectively.

The father of Dr. Hoppenrath was five years old v.'hen he came to America's shores from his native land with his parents iu 1853. He was the son of William and [Mary (Brandt) Hoppenrath, both natives of Germany, and the father was a shoemaker by trade. He carried on a business in Elwood for a number of years, and finally took up his abode on the home farm of his son, Frank, dying there when he was seventytwo years old, and his widow following soon after vrhen she was in her seventy- fourth year. They had four children : Frank and Charlotte reached years of maturity, but tv.-o others died on shipboard of measles while the family was en route to America, and were buried at sea.

Frank Hoppenrath was reared in Indiana in various towns that represented the family home while he v/as grovving up. They first lived in Middletown, and later were settled near Frankton, finally settling on a farm near Elwood. While in his 'teens he worked with his father in the shoemaking business but when he came to years of maturity and responsibility he bought a farm in the vicinity of Elwood and devoted himself ^to the farming industry with a Anil, gaining prosperity and success in the enterprise. In later life he settled on a fine place some three miles north of Elwood, and there he died in 1892, still yotiug in years, being not more than forty- five years old when death claimed him. His wife preceded him in death in 1SS6, when she was thirty-five years old. They had four children, as" follows: Mary Catherine, who died, was the

The maternal grandparents of Dr. Hoppenrath were Charles and Kate (Hawk) Faueett, early settlers in Madison county, Indiana. lie was a farmer, and died in Elwood iti 1903, when he was eighty-four years of age. His wife died in Illinois when she had attained a tine old age. They reared a goodly family, among which were Harvey S., Joseph, Eva, James, Clinton, and Lewis.

Returning to Dr. Hoppenrath, who is the immediate subject of this review, it ma}' be said that he was reared on the farm of his father, and his schooling in boyhood came to him through the avenues of the district schools. He was ambitious and studious as a boy, and his parents early recognized his fitness for a professional training, and when he had finished with the local schools sent him to the Central Normal College at Danville, Ind., for two years, after which he was engaged in school teaching for another two years. He was- in no wise content to continue as a pedagog, however, and his savings in those two years made it possible for him to undertake his professional studies independent of his family. He entered Detroit ^Medical College and was duly graduated from that well knoAv^l institution in 1893, receiving at that time his degree of M. D., and he at once began the practice of medicine in his home town, where he has continued ever since, tvv'enty years having elapsed since he came forth as a nev/ly tiedged Doctor of ^Medicine. It is sufficient to say that his success has at all times warranted him in continuing in his home community, and he stands high in professional and other circles.

Dr. Hoppenrath is a member of the County and State Medical Societies and of the American Medical Association, and in addition to his large private practice is surgeon for the Pennsylvania Railroad in this district.

On the 15th day of October, 1892, Dr. Hoppenrath was united in marriage with Miss Blanche Chalfant,. a. daughter of Wesley and Elizabeth (Smith) Chalfant. She was born on a farm near Elwood, where her parents long made their home, and was their only child. Wesley Chalfant was a veteran of the Civil war, serving four years as a private, and was a highly esteemed citizen of Elwood and vicinity all his life.

Mrs. Hoppenrath is a member of the Presbyterian church of Elwood, and the Doctor has no churchly atSliations as an active member, but he is fraternally associated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Francis M. Harbit. Few citizens of Madison county have been more intimately connected with the financial, business and public interests of Madison county than has Francis ^I. Harbit, who for a half a centuiy has made his influence felt in every walk of life in Elwood. Able business man, shrewd banker and progressive farmer, he was not content to consider his duty to his community discharged with the casting of his vote and the voicing of his public-spirited sentiments, but entered actively into the lists, gained a high place in the confidence of the people, and served Elwood faithfully and well during a period when this city was in need of strong, courageous men to further its progress. Although he has reached the age when many men would consider themselves entitled to a rest from their labors, he continues to be an influential factor in civic affairs, and as president of the Elwood Trust Compaii, belongs to that class of financiers to whom the people look for guidam-".- counsel and leadership. ^Ir. Ilarbit was born in Hamilton countv Indiana, August 24, 1S43, and is a son of Isaac and Wincy (Browr Harbit.

Henry Harbit, the paternal grandfather of Francis M. Harbit, v.;;, a native of Kentucky, where he married Nancy Groover, and they subsequently became early settlers of Indiana, locating first in Rush count v. and moving to Tipton county in 1838. Later Mr. Harbit entered laiul from the government, a good part of his farm nov; including the pnsent town of Elwood, and the remainder of his life was passed in clearing; and developing his land and making a home for his family. The childi\,n of Henry and Nancy (Groover) Harbit were: Isaac, James, Samui.-!, William, George, John, Andrew and Nancy. The maternal grandfatht-.'- of Francis M. Harbit was Zimri Brown, v/hose wife was Jane Dollarhide, both natives of Kentucky, and like the Harbits farming people and early pioneers of the Hoosier State. Mr. Brown, who was one of the first commissioners of Tipton county, died there advanced in years an-l highly esteemed by his community. Six children were born to Mr. a')'.! Mrs. Brown, namely: ^Vincy, ]\Ialcy, Jency, ^da'ry A., Sophia, and -John R., the last luimed of whom died in the Soldiers' Home, in Kansas. Isaac Harbit was born in Ke:jtucky, and was a child when brought {>> Indiana, here securing his education and early engaging in agricultur;:! pursuits. He went to ^lissouri, in 1860, and died there, in the town oi Paris, in 1S78, at the age of sixty-eight years, his wife surviving him until 1384, and also being sixty-eight years old at the time of Ul-ldemise. He was a Uriversalist in his religious views, and she a Methodist. ^Ir. Harbit v/as well Iniowu in both Indiana and ^Missouri, auti at various times was elected to township offices by his fcUow-citizoiih. He and his wife, who was a native of North Carolina, had ten childroii. as follows: Henry Z., residing in Tiptou county, Indiana; Francis Yl.: Marcus, living in Iowa; Zadock, a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana: Willard, of Iowa; Andrew J., and John, deceased; Xancy, the wife o; William Donaldson, of Paris, ^Missouri; Anna, who married LcR">y -Dye, of Nevada, ^lissouri; and Etta, the wife of James AValker, of Pari.^. Missouri.

Francis ]\I. Harbit grew to manhood in Tipton and Harnilton counties, and came to Elwood in 18G4, here securing his employmeni in t't.i' first grain elevator built in the cit}", which was owned by a Zvlr. Bartot:. Subsequently he embarked in farming, on a tract of land located ahcni'. five miles from Elwood, but after a short period returned to the city and embarked in a general business. He served as po>'- master at Elwood, New Lancaster and Jackson, became to^vnship trns^''. was made city councilman, a position he held for many terms, aj!<". finally was elected mayor of Elwood, and continued to hold that ornco for four years. During this time numerous improvements of a substantial and beneficial character were made, and the new city buildings were erected. Mr. Harbit proved a popular and conscientious chu'.^ executive and the clean, sane and busines.s-like administration whichj-i' gave his fellow-citizens gained him many friends in all parties; attor serving peof>le practically' all his life he is proud of his record RS h public servant. Mr. Harbit although having served as mayor v.-as agaui forced to run and was elected in 1913. He had refused several times, bu* popular opinion being that he was the one man for the reform parry.

having so well governed the city during his hist election, that he was tinally prevailed upon to take the office for another term, feeling that it was his duty to do so. He encouraged the establishing of various industries in the city, was a stockholder in the first tin plate works that located here, and has long been largely interested in real estate. In 1897, with H. D. Harmon, he organized the Elwood Trust Company, of which he has been president to the present time.

On March 16, 1866, Mr. Harbit was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Judy, who was born in Darke county, Ohio, daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Ross) Judy, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. Mr. and ^Irs. Judy, who were early settlers of Indiana, had three children: David, Henry and Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Harbit had six children: Effie, Prony, Nona, Charles F., Arley and Cecil, the last-named of whom is now deceased. Effie married Archie Dunlop, and has four daughters. Prony, a farmer in Duck Creek township, married Ottie Davis, and has two children - Francis Julian and Lewis. Nona lives in Seattle, AVashington. Charles F., a farmer of Hamilton county, Indiana, married Osie Shaw, and has a daughter - Catherine. x\.rle-y, who is superintendent for the Andrews Asphalt Paving Company, at Hamilton, Ohio, married Ada Shepley, and they have one daughter - Elizabeth Ann.

WiLLiAii Levi Abbott. With great pleasure we present to our readers a brief record of the life of this gentleman, satisfied that a study of his character as a sueeessful man of business Vv-ill not be without interest or advantage, especially to the young man just entering the busy arena of commerce. AVilliain Levi Abbott, proprietor of the Abbott Milling Company, at Elwood, was born at Sulphur Springs, Henry county, Indiana, March 22, 1873, and is a son of George \V- and Rebecca . Ann (Fesler) Abbott.

The paternal grandfather of ]\Ir. Abbotc, George Abbott, and his wife, were early settlers of Indiana, whence they came from Virginia, the family having originated in England. They died in Heniy county in advanced years, having been the parents of George AV,, John, Sarali, Mar}^, AVilliam and ]\Irs. Newcomer. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Abbott, David Fesler, was a native of Pennsylvania, and was also an early Indiana settler, locating in Aladison county, and here he passed away when eighty-two years of age, his wife dying at the age of seventy-nine. They had a family of five children: John, Rebecca Ann, Benjamin, William and Catherine, who died soon after her marriage. George W. Abbott was reared in Indiana and here learned the trade of blacksmith, at which he worked for a time at Sulphur Springs. Subsequently, however, he turned his attention to farming, near New Harmony, Illinois, but in 1885 came to Ehvood and established himself in the milling business. In this he continued until his death, being in partnersliip with William L. and others of his sons at different times. His death occurred in Elwood, in 1910, when he was seventy-three years of age, while his widow, a native of Indiana, survives him and still lives in Elwood. w^here she is well known to the members of the Christian church. They were the parents of nine children, of whom seveu lived to maturity: ilary, the uife of Robert Little, who resides near Frankton, Indiana ; Melissa, who married Daniel Little and lives near Florida, Indiana; Daniel L., whose home is in Anderson; Belle, who became the wife of Reuben Silvey, and lives at Elwood; Charles E., who makes his home

William Levi xVbbott lived in Henry county until he was six ye;iis old, at which time he accompanied his father to Illinois, and tliere livt-d four years, during this time attending the public school. Vv'hen ten years of age the family came to jSIadison county, and this has been h']-, home ever since. On completing his preliminary educational training.', he entered Purdue University, where he spent two terms, studying eli-ctrical and mechanical engineering. He subscfjuently learned the ti'adr of machinist, a vocation which he followed for a period of six years, then entering the business of his father, of which, he is now sole proprieior. He does custom grinding, meal, feed, etc., and also handles flour. lii.-, trade has enjoyed a healthy and gratifying increase, and his positinn in the business world is established beyond qut^stion. He has shown ai. interest in fraternal work, and )iow belongs tc Quiricy Lodge No. 2'j-K Independer>t Order of Odd Fellows, and to the local lodges of the Knigtiis of Pythias, the Improved Order of Red Men and the Benevolent aii(i Protective Order of Elks, in all of which he has a wide circle of v/an:: friends. A Republican in polities, he has been one of the wheel-hors--. of his party in this section, and has been honored by election to t'!- office of alderman for two terms. Mr. Abbott is an expert automobi'- mechanic and is the sole representative for the Ford car for Pipe Cre>k and Duck Creek townships, also half of one township in Tipton couut\ and half of one township in I>ocne county.

On October 5, 1899, Mr. Abbott was marrit^d to !\[iss Ida F., Myerly. daughter of John Henry ^lyerly. She was born in ^Madison cou:!»y, Indiana, south of the city of IClwood, vvas here reared and educated am: has spent her entire life. Like her husband, she has drawn ab-uir li.-r numerous admiring friends and is a general favorite socially.

Frank E. DeHority. The general commercial enterprise of Elwood has benefited from the impetus and sustained efforts of three generatio::.- of the DeHority family, which is one of the oldest and best knovrn naui' s in this section of :\Iadison county. Mr. F. E. DeHority has spent Ms active career in the insurance business, and now has a successful I'li^i- 'ness with offices in the DeHority-Heck Block in Eb.vood.