Noble County, Indiana - The whole text, 1902 (part 8 of 21)

Frederick L. Bluhm was joined in matrimony at Albion, Ind., May 29, 1888, with Miss Louisa M. Lang, who was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., March 24, 1859. a daughter of Julius and Katherina Lang, the latter of whom died in 1896. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Bluhm two bright children have been born - Maurice L. and Ida W. - who are the delight and pride of the Bluhm household, and give promise of affording additional pleasure to the paraits as years grow apace.

In politics Mr. Bluhm is a Republican, and in 1891 was elected city clerk of Kendallville. an office he ably filled for three years, and in the spring of 1898 he was elected a member of the city council, of which dignified body he is still one of the most active members. Mr. and Mrs. Bluhm are devoted members of the German Lutheran church, in which Mr. Bluhm served for two years as treasurer and then resigned, lint both live faithfully up to its teachings and liberally contribute financially to its support. Mr. Bluhm holds a high rank as a business man. and socially he and wife are welcomed in the best circles of the city.

Alley E. Haney

This veteran shoer and wagonmaker of Albion, Noble county, Ind., was born in this city February 2, 1S58, a son of Pearce and Mary ( Horn ) Haney. The father was a native of Berks county, Penn., born March 1, 1 816, and died in Albion, March n, 1882. The mother was also a native of the Keystone state, born in Heidelberg, Lehigh county, November 17, 1821, and still lives in her own beautiful home, surrounded by all her children, and looked after chiefly by her son, Allen E. They were married at Perryville, Carbon count}-, July 12, 1839, and became the parents of twelve children, namely: Samuel, born April 20, 1840, at Mauch Chunk, died September 12, 1841 ; Amanda E., born August 28, 1841, at Mauch Chunk, married George E. Worden, December 13,

\ 1860, who enlisted in Company B, Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, on December 31. 1863. and died at Scottsboro, Ala., March 20, 1864. His remains were brought home in October. 1865. and were placed in the cemetery at Albion. Aby L. was born November 14, 1842. and was married in February", 1865, to Simon Weimer, a resident farmer of Jefferson township; he was also a veteran of the Civil war. Hannah A. was born November 15, 1844, and in February. 1866, married Lewis Price, a carpenter and contractor of Albion. Mr. Price was a soldier during the Civil war, served three years, and was a prisoner for nine months in Libby prison. John C. was born August 31, 1846, and in July, 1875, was married to Miss Alice Glynn. Charles F., born November 20, 1848, was married in January. 1S74, to Miss Lida Johnson, and after her death

: married Miss Fannie Russell. Ella J., who was born May 1, 1851, became the wife of William S. Riser, an expert accountant and now a resident of Albion. He was auditor for Noble county four years, and held the position of third auditor in the treasury department under the administration of Mr. Cleveland. Mary A., born March 9. 1854, became the wife of Joseph B. Franks, a grocer of Albion, and died May 20, 1897. Vada E, born October 26, i860, died November 22, 1901, was married on September 6, 1889, to fobn W. Edwards, a merchant of South

Whitley. Elmer E. was born April 16, 1862, in Albion, and married in 1886 Miss Rose Miller; and Lilly M.. born December 15, [864, became the wife of Perry D. Creeger, a lawyer of Chicago; she died September 26, 1889.

Pearce Haney, father of Allen E. Haney, learned the trade of a blacksmith, and became the superintendent of that department in the works of the Lehigh Coal Company, of Pennsylvania. On his removal to Albion, Ind.. he engaged in the business for a short time and then retired from active life. He assisted in putting together the first locomotive that was brought to this country from England, and was on board of it when the first run was made. In his fraternal relations Mr. Haney became a member of Mauch Chunk Lodge, No. 76. I. O. O. F., in 1 84 J, passing all the chairs.

The mother of Allen E. Haney, now in her eightieth year, has lived a life of remarkable usefulness. During her husband's life her wise counsel and excellent judgment in matters of business was of great service to him, and on his death her successful management of the estate could not have been surpassed. She is one of that rare and beautiful type of womanhood who, while maintaining the greatest reverence for all those grand principles which governed in the past, has not allowed herself to live only upon the lines of thought and progress then laid down, hut keeps in close touch with the ever present and recognizes the necessity of conforming to its various phases and conditions. To see her now. one scarcely believes her to be much beyond middle age. and it is the hope and belief of her children and mamfriends that many years of happiness are yet in store for her.

Allen E. Haney acquired his education in the public schools of Albion. On laying aside his text-books to engage in the arduous duties of life, he determined to follow the trade of his father, and in a few years became well and favorably known as a skillful blacksmith and horseshoer. He worked for a time in his native home, and in 1891 went tn Goshen. Believing that man's noblest helper - the horse - deserved better treatment than is usually given by the average horseshoer, he went to Chicago and took a special course in veterinary surgery and horseshoeing, which has ever been regarded by him as one of his wisest moves. Returning to Goshen, Ind., being passionately fond of music, he attended the musical college of that city, being two years a pupil of Prof. Rogers, and was afterward under Prof. Dennis, at Warren, Ohio, becoming a fine cornetist. With this experience he returned to his old home in Albion and assumed the management of his shop, which he had previously purchased and has conducted suc- . cessfully ever since. That he enjoys the esteem of numerous friends is not surprising to those who have known him from early youth, and the success which has rewarded his efforts has been well deserved and honorably earned.

Mr. Haney has in his employ his brother Charles and his brother-in-law Roy Sheffer, both engaged in the smithing department; the wagon department is under the supervision of I l.dsev Mach.

On ( Ictober [8, [898, Air. Haney led £0 the altar Bertha A. Sheffer, of Kendallville, who there received her early education, which was supplemented by a course in a Michigan seminar)- and rounded out by a thorough course in elocution under Mrs.

Wadsworth, of Chicago, at South Bend. Mrs. Haney is an accomplished musician - a fine performer on the cornet, and their pleasant home is made doubly attractive to numerous friends through their musical talent. One child has blessed their union, Banner Pearce, a bright boy of twenty months. Fraternally Mr. Haney is a member of Albion Lodge, No. 380, I. O. O. F., and of the encampment and uniform rank at Kendallville. Mrs. Haney is also a member of Rebekah Lodge, I. O. O. F.

William Weaver

This prominent and public-spirited citizen of Elkhart township was born on his father's farm in Orange township. Noble county, Ind., September 4, 1855. He was reared on the home farm and secured an education in the district school. After laying aside his books to take up the duties of the farm he remained with his parents until. reaching manhood's estate. Marrying soon afterward, he remained one year longer on the home place, when he settled on a farm in Elkhart township, which has since been the principal scene of his labors. His marriage took place December 25, 1879, to Miss Magdalena brick, daughter of John and Delilah (Boyd) Frick. Her father was a native of Switzerland; her mother was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born December 28. 1833. They were married September J J, [854, and settled in Elkhart township. Here the father died February 21, [870. They were the parents of eleven children, namely : Susan, who became the wife of Cornelius Resler, died in Noble count}'

April 29, 1885; Magdalena, who is the wife of the subject, was born May 10, 1857; William is a farmer residing in Elkhart township; Barbara is the wife of Wesley Weaver, of Orange township ; Christian died when about twenty-four years of age; Joseph ; Edward ; Amanda, a prominent young girl, died at the age of seventeen; Katie died in childhood; and two others who passed away in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Weaver are the parents of two. children, Cora and Ruth. Mr. Weaver has devoted his years to the vocation of farming, and the strict application of his energies and intelligent thought has brought to him ample return. He has a fine farm located in the eastern part of the township of Elkhart, consisting of two hundred acres of fine land. The well-tilled fields, handsome residence and commodious barns and outbuildings bespeak the truly thrifty husbandman. Representative as he is among a class of citizens noted for those measures of public policy which bear directly on material interests, he enjoys a high reputation for sagacity and integrity, and his opinions and views are recognized as worthy the highest consideration.

In matters of religion Mr. and Mrs. Weaver are earnest and active members of the German Baptist church, and by their example and precept are influential among the congregation with whom they worship. Mrs. Weaver is especially devoted in the numerous kindly acts which spring from a high appreciation of the duties of the church in promoting the cause of Christianity and that advancement of civilization which results therefrom, and well deserves the esteem in which she is held by her numerous friends throughout the township and county.

Christian Weaver, father of William Weaver, was born in Columbiana count}-, Ohio, January 1. [826; Christian's wife was Susanna Towns, a native of Stark county, Ohio, horn February ri, 1828. They were married in Steuben county, Ind., and settled in Orange township, Noble county, Ind., where she passed away January 10, 1900 - the father still living-. They were the parents of five children, namely: John, who died in childhood ; William, the subject ; Sylvanus is a farmer residing in Orange township; Wesley is also a farmer of Orange township; and Cornelius, who died in childhood.

The life work of this worthy couple is well worth}- the emulation of those who seek to so live that their future years may lie rewarded by a competence when the weight of years shall come, and their memory will long remain among those with whom their lot was fortunatelv cast.

Noah Winstead

The subject of this sketch has richly earned and commanded the respect and confidence of those with whom he has been brought in contact. He has been for vears more or less prominently identified with the varied interests of his community and has contributed largely to its advancement, morally, educationally and materially.

Noah Winstead is a native son of the Buckeye state, his birth having taken place in Fairfield county, May 8, 1859. He is a son of Fayette and Ellen (Greeno) Winstead. The father was a native of Pickaway county, Ohio, but came to Indiana in 1859 anc' set~ tied on the old Hittler farm, near Cromwell, Sparta township. About 1870 he bought the farm whereon his son Noah now resides and lived there until his death, February 2-,, 1900. Ellen (Greeno) Winstead was a daughter of Jacob Greeno, an old and honored resident of Fairfield, Ohio.

Noah Winstead until he attained the age of eighteen years attended the public schools of Fairfield, and was a faithful, persevering student. Upon leaving school he began working by the month, continuing at that employment for six years. Then for several years he worked by the day at farm work. Finding employment in a tile yard, he remained there until 1897, when he moved with his father and cared for him until the latter's death. He is now the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of fertile and productive farm land, and its well-kept appearance abundantly testifies to the care which its owner bestows upon it.

The marriage of Noah Winstead was solemnized on the 2d of April, 18S7. when lie took for a helpmeet Miss Alice Donelson, daughter of William Donelson, a native of Ohio. This union has been blessed with the birth of four children, viz. : Grover, born December 14, 1887: Cletis. born April 7, 1891; Nellie, born August 30, 1893; Artimesia. born June 21, 1896. These children compose a bright and interesting group, in which their parents take a just pride.

Politically Mr. Winstead is a Democrat, firmly believing that the principles enunciated in the platform of that party are those most in harmony with the spirit of our political institutions and most calculated to enhance the welfare of the people.

Pleasant Hill. They have always been active and consistent in their support of the church and its interests. Mr. Winstead has been a public-spirited and progressive citizen, and is deqaly interested in the welfare of his community. His business efforts have been crowned with a degree of success richly merited, and now he is enjoying the results of his early attention to details in the management of his farm.

John W. Morr, M. D., a well-read and popular young physician of Albion, Noble county. Ind.. is a native of Dekalb county, and was born November 2, 1870, a son of George S. and Rebecca (Walter) Morr, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Dekalb count}-. Ind., in 1845, where the father died in 1877. The latter was a successful farmer and later a merchant at Mooresville. a village which was laid out by himself and of which he was the postmaster for several years. Both the Morr and the Walter families were of German origin. In America, however, the Morr family has in many instances risen to distinction, politically and financially, some of its members having been members of congress, and a number being now residents of Ashland county, Ohio. The immediate parental family of Dr. John W. Morr comprises six sons and one daughter, born in the following order: Dr. Joseph, practicing- in Orland, Steuben county. Ind.: Samuel, salesman for the D. M. Osborn Company, of New York; Elmer, deceased; Dr. John W., the subject of this biography ; George S., a farmer on the parental homestead; Peter W., a salesman of musical instruments, and of agricultural implements : Sarah, now the wife of William Snurr, a contractor and builder and a resident of Dekalb county.

Dr. John W. Morr received his elementary education in the country schools of Dekalb county, from which he graduated in 1886, took a three-years' course in the Auburn (Ind.) high school, and then a oneyear course in the Angola Normal School, after which, for one year, he engaged in the voi\iti in of school teaching. He began the study of medicine in 1889 under the tutorship of his uncle, Dr. Hull, of Hicksville, Ohio. In 1 89 1 he matriculated at Fort Wayne Medical College, from which he graduated with first honors in surgery in 1894, taking a special course of one year in the latter branch of the profession. He first located for practice at Spencerville, Ind., remained one year, and in 1895 came to Albion, where his abilities met with flattering recognition and where he has established a remunerative practice. Dr. Morr has also met with political favor and honor in Albion with the Democratic party. He is superintendent of the Albion Electric Light plant, city treasurer and chairman of the Noblecounty Democratic central committee, serving- in the last named capacity in 1900, during the campaign, with marked executive ability and recovering from the opposing party many important and responsible positions. He enjoys the distinction of being the youngest man that ever filled this chairmanship, as well as of being the youngest physician and surgeon in the count}-.

of Joseph Koch, who was born in Germany. To this union have heen born three children : Mary Blanche and Justin Wheeler, the former on September 26, 1893. and the latter May 12, 189c;: the eldest child. Grace, burn March 7, 1891, died June 25, 1892. Mrs. Morr was highly educated at Auburn. Ind., and was employed as a teacher at the date of her marriage. Dr. Morr is a member of the Indiana State Medical Society, the Noble County Medical Society and the Dekalb County Society; he is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Modern Woodmen of America, and also of the ladies' departments of each - the Rebekahs. Rathbone Sisters, etc. The Doctor and his wife are members of the Evangelical Lutheran church, of which the Doctor is a member of the board of trustees. He has been very successful professionally and financially, and now owns several fine pieces of property in Albion, while the Koch family is equally fortunate at St. Joe, Ind.

John W. Miller

For the past eight years Noble county has largely profited through the efficient services of the gentleman whose name is above given, John W. Miller, county recorder, and his numerous friends predict his remaining in that position for some years to come if he so desires. Mr. Miller is a native of Ohio, having been born in Seneca county. November 20, 1840, the son of John W. and Hul- -dah (Jones) Miller.

form W. Miller, senior, was born in Fairheld county, Ohio, in 1816, and was widely and favqrably known throughout that section and Allen county, Ind., whither he moved in 1848, as an able and earnest minister of the E\'angelical Lutheran church. He also followed farming, working hard during the week in cultivating and improving his property and occupying the pulpit on Sundays. He died at Goshen, Ind., December 16, 1892. Some years prior to his death he devoted his entire time to the ministry, and his demise was a serious and sad blow to the congregation over which he presided. His ancestors were Irish and German.

The mother of John \\\, Jr., born in Virginia in 1 81 7, was of Scotch- Welsh lineage, and a representative of the well-known Jones family of the Old Dominion. They were among the early colonists, and some members of the family became victims of the hostile Indians. Gen. J. J. Jones, of the Confederate army, was the youngest brother of the subject's maternal grandfather. He. with four sons, served in the army and held high positions in the Confederate service. General Jones was in command of a division, his four sons commanding brigades under him, and, at the terrible battle of the Wilderness, was killed.

Our subject's father was twice married. By his first wife eleven children were born, and four by the second. Of the first family eight are known to be living; of one nothing is known as to his place of residence.

Mr. Miller's early days were passed on a farm in Ohio; and when his parents moved to Indiana grew to young manhood under the same wholesome influences, obtaining his education through the common schools of the district, and persistent study and application during the vacation season. Like thousands of young men of i 861-2, his mind was somewhat distracted by the great events of that period, and the fever and excitement incident to the perilous condition of the country awakened his love for the Union and, August 12, 1862, found him in the ranks of that grand army of patriots, the record of whose lives can never be blotted from the pages of history, and whose deeds will be transmitted through grateful memory to generations yet unborn. He enlisted in Company C, One Hundredth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, which was assigned to the Army of the Tennessee, and as most of the service of the regiment was under the immediate command of Gen. John A. Logan, Mr. Miller had ample experience in (tie field. He was a participant in the battles around Vicksburg, was at Jackson, Trenton, Missionary Ridge, Knoxville, Gray's Mills, Rocky Face Ridge, Daltdn, Buzzard's Roost, Snake Creek Gap, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Sliantv, Kenesaw Mountain, Nickajack Creek, Chattahoochie River, Decatur, Atlanta, Cedar Bluffs, Jonesboro, Lovejoy's Station, Griswoldville, Bentonville, Wise Forks, and numerous skirmishes. The history of the adjutant general's office shows that this regiment was in line of battle and on the skirmish line more than one-third of its entire term of enlistment - three years - and marched over four thousand miles. On the termination of hostilities and when the combined armies under Grant and Sherman returned to the national capital, the One Hundredth Indiana Infantry had the post of honor and was the first regiment to pass the stand in that grand review of battle-scarred veterans, the like of which has never been equaled.

Mr. Miller was discharged from the service as sergeant of his company. Returning to his home in Noble county he took up the pursuits of civil life, learned the trade of a carpenter and followed the business until 1872, when he accepted a position as foreman of the wood department of the Flint Walling Manufacturing Company, at Kendallville. This position he occupied for twenty-two years.

Mr. Miller was married, December 24, 1865, to Miss Sarah Aldrich, a native of the state of New. York. Five children were born to them, as follows: Maude, Rodell, Carl A., J. Ralph, and Fred D. Rodell is a talented musician in St. Louis ; Carl is a clerk in the Illinois Steel Works, Chicago; the others are at home.

Politically Mr. Miller is a Democrat, and is stanch in his allegiance to the party. In 1893 he was elected county recorder, and in 1896, in compliment for his excellent administration of the official duties, he was reelected for another term. He has served the city of Kendallville for nine years as an active and efficient member of her city council, giving his attention and care to its duties with the same earnestness and thought evidenced in whatever he undertakes. In 1898-9' he was chairman of the Democratic county central committee.

Among the fraternal associations Mr. Miller occupies a high place in the estimation of the brethren, and is earnest in his efforts to advance the interests of each organization along the lines of benevolence for which they are noted. He is a charter member of Nelson Post, G. A. R., of Kendallville, and served as commander the first two years," also served two years as commander of Worden Post, of Albion. He is a Mason, holding membership in the Blue Lodge, Chapter and the Eastern Star, his wife being" a member of the latter. The Knights of Pythias also recognize in him a most worthy member. All the members of the family are devout worshipers and members of the church of the Disciples, and Mr. Miller is one of its trustees. There are few families in the community more widely known and none held in higher estimation.

John Reidenbach

Of the well-known family of this name, the gentleman whose name heads this sketch is a son of the late Philip Reidenbach, of whom and his wife more detailed mention is made in the life history of Jacob Reidenbach. an elder brother of the subject, to be found on another page. Of a family of nine children bom to Philip and his wife Catherine, John is the seventh in the order of birth, and had his nativity in Elkhart township. Noble county, Ind.. June 3. 1857, anfl this township has always been his home. He was reared on his father's farm and was educated in the common schools of his native township, and aided in the cultivation of the homestead until his first marriage, which took place March 20, 1882, to Miss Emma Munk, who was born in Germany, but was a mere infant when brought to America. She was reared in Orange township, Noble county, Ind. She was called away in March, 1883, dying in Elkhart township, and August 20, 1884, Mr. Reidenbach led to the altar in Wayne count}-. Mich., his second bride, Miss Louise Smith, who was born in the county mentioned, April 14. 1864. Her parents, Charles and Sophia (Wendt)

Smith, were born in German)-, but were residents of Wayne county, Mich., at the time of their daughter's marriage. Louisa was the eldest of the thr,ee children born to her parents, the younger two being Alvina and Charles. To the second marriage of Mr. Reidenbach have been born six children, in the following order: George F., Ella M., Cora L., Brady. Roy H. and Florence L. Mr. Reidenbach and his wife, the latter of whom is a decidedly accomplished and amiable lady, are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and are very liberal in their contributions toward its support.

Mr. Reidenbach is the owner of one hundred and forty-two acres of as fine a farm as is to be found in Elkhart township, which farm ihle has improved with every modern convenience and cultivates on the most approved methods. He is diligent and skillful, and his crops are invariably plenteous and consequently profitable. Personally he and wife are universally esteemed for their individual merits, and their home is the abode of a generous hospitality that is shared with a large number of sincerely warmhearted friends.

County counselor of Noble county. Ind.. is a prominent and popular man in agricultural, political and social circles, takes an active part in town and county affairs, and also looks closely after his private interests. He was born in Washington township. Noble count}-, Intl., July 20, 185 J, and is a son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Paugh) Bause. both of whom came to Indiana in their young days before marriage. The father hailed from Union county. Penn., and the mother from the grand old state of Virginia. They were married in Washington township and made that their home, rearing a family of eight sons and two daughters to perpetuate their name and memory. The father finished his life's work May 8. 1885, at the age of sixty-eight years, seven months and twentysix days.

James M. Bause remained at home until 1S77. when he rented a farm in Noble township, cultivating it for three years, at which time he purchased one hundred and thirty acres of land. This, with forty acres added since, comprises his present home and is one of the most productive and fertile farms in this section. The improvements which Mr. Bause has placed on his land are of the useful and substantial order, the comfort and convenience of the different members of the family being considered, as well as the general appearance of each added improvement, with the result that it will be impossible to find a more desirable property in the county than that which has emanated from the hand and brain of Mr. Bause.

On January 7. 1878, Mr. Bause led to the altar Miss Susan Cramer, whose parents, John and Susanna Cramer, now deceased, were prominent citizens of Washington township, this county, where the nuptials were solemnized. One child. Miss Treadie E. Bause. has blessed their union, and she is an accomplished young lady who is a source of comfort to her parents and is the center of all social gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Bause and their daughter are members of the Baptist church, in which the)" are untiring workers. Mr. Bause is an honored member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Wolflake and is a popular member of the community in which he lives. He is a strong Republican and has taken a keen interest in the success of his party, being especially active in county work, and in the fall of 1900 he was elected by a flattering majority to the office of ci amty c< mnselor, a position he has filled with honor and credit.

The gentleman whose name heads this review was a young man who was held in the highest respect for his integrity of character in Perry township, and came from a family who is well known in the whole county of Noble. He traced his lineage to noble ancestry, and it is with no small degree of pleasure as well as sadness that the biographer presents the following text.

He was born in P'erry township. Noble county, Ind.. March 8, 1875. and was the youngest of a family of six children born to William D. and Harriet E. (Smith) Hays. An unfortunate circumstance has existed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hays, as they have had to mourn the death of each son which has been born to them. He was reared on his fatheCs estate contiguous to Ligonier, where he received his practical education both in the district schools and at Ligonier high school. He was a student also at the business college at Manchester. Ind.. and later turned his time and attention to agricultural pursuits. He was a young man who revered his father and mother, and his aim in life was to live in such a manner as would reflect honor upon his dear parents as well as upon his own name. His home he looked upon as the dearest spot, and his wife and sweet little daughter were his pride. Mr. Hays' life for over a quarter of a century was as an open volume, and was spent wholly in his native township. He chose for his dear companion in life Miss Bessie J. Cook; they were wedded April 27, 1898, and one little daughter, Harriet Lucille, was given them to bless and cheer their hearts and home. She is a winsome little rosebud, and will be a solace and comfort to her widowed mother.

Mrs. Hays was born in Noble county February 15, 1877, is a daughter of William and Sarah (Welty) Cook, and was reared and educated in Perry township. She was a student in Ligonier high school. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1823, and died in 1897. He was an agriculturist. Mother Cook was a native of Ohio, born in 1833, ancl cuecl m l%79- ^Irs- Hays is a lady who duly appreciated her dear husband, and her home was her paradise- Samuel L. Hays was a Republican in his political sentiment, and his maiden vote was cast for the lamented MeKinley. He followed in the footsteps of his father in his political affiliations. His choice in the religious field was the United Brethren church located in Ligonier. He was one of the most prominent workers of the young men in the church, and especially in the Sundayschool. In the latter he was identified in an official sense as librarian, secretary and treasurer for the last four years. Any measure he could advocate for the advancement and progress of the Master's work in the Sunday-school he was ever ready to perform,

He was not strictly a rugged man in constitution, but at the same time was not an invalid. About 1900 his health began to fail him, and continued till the grim reaper, Death, sought him out on Wednesday, December 11, 1901 : he passed away peacefully and quietly, his couch being surrounded by his loving wife and baby girl, his sorrowing parents and his two sisters, when the spark of life went out in this world to be again reignited in the world beyond. The sympathetic tear has been shed, the last sad rites have been administered by loved ones, and he sleeps in the beautiful Ligonier cemetery. There was a large concourse of friends and relatives present at the obsequies, which were held at the old homestead. His former pastor, Rev. G. F.Byrer, who wedded him and his wife, and is now resident pastor at Warsaw, Ind., pronounced the funeral oration, and was assisted by the Rev. J. A. Groves, of Ligonier.

The family circle has lost another link in the magic chain, and the bereaved parents, who have interred their last son, have the universal sympathy of all who know them. For the gratification of the bereaved wife and little daughter the above lines are willingly presented in this record of Noble county's best citizens, to be perused and held sacred in the vears to come.

John H. Cockley

bion for over a quarter of a century, and at the present time is connected with niie of the city's largest and most prosperous mercantile establishments. John H. Cockley is a native of Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, where his birth occurred on the 31st day of March. 1855. His parents, both born in the Keystone state, were Peter and Susan ( Rheinhold ) Cocklew who were married in the county of Lancaster, and there lived until 1885. In that year they moved to Kansas City. Mo., where the father was for some time engaged in buying and shipping live stock. He followed that business quite extensively for a number of years, and while thus engaged traveled over a large part of the middle and western states, meeting with financial success in many of his operations. While looking after some of his cattle he was attacked by an infuriated bull, and before he could be rescued received injuries which resulted in his death. This was in the year 1888. His widow, who is still living, is making her home at this time in the city of Olathe, Kan. Peter and Susan Cockley were the parents of ten children, of whom the following are! living: Leah. Lizzie, Kate, Sadie, Lottie, Martha, Charles and John H. The first three reside in Pennsylvania; Lottie lives in Olathe, Kan. ; Charles in St. Louis ; while the subject of this sketch is the only member of the family with residence in Noble county.

John II. Cockley attended the schools of Fayetteville and Mechanicsburg, Penn.. until his fifteenth year, and then entered Palatine College, where he finished the English course. For some time after graduating from the above institution he remained under the parental roof, and about the year 1875 came to Albion, Ind. He remained in the city and county, and on the 1st day of March, 1877, his marriage was solemnized with Miss Delila Pepple, daughter of James Pepple, one of the pioneer settlers of Noble county. Immediately following his marriage Mr. Cockle}- accepted the position of salesman with one of the large dry-goods firms of Albion, and continued in that capacity until becoming identified, in the month of March, 1883, with the business house of J. D. Black. He has remained with that gentleman until the present time, meantime becoming thoroughly familiar with every detail of the business and taking charge of the clerical department. Mr. Cockley is essentially a business man, possessing excellent judgment on all matters coming within his line of trade, and a knowledge which enables him to make judicious purchases. He is a skilled accountant, and his general oversight of the business is such that mistakes rarely if ever occur, and his popularity with the public has been the means of winning a large number of patrons. By studying carefully the wants of the trade and catering to the tastes of customers he has gradually enlarged the area of the trade of the house until to-day it occupies a commanding position in the mercantile interests of Noble count)-. He believes in doing well what is to be done, and by diligent attention to the most minute detail as well as the management of greater ' concerns he has saved hundreds of dollars to his employer, establishing for himself a reputation as one of the most careful, painstaking and successful salesmen that ever stood behind a counter in Albion.

Mr. and Mrs. Cockley have an interesting family of eight children, whose names are as follows : Lelia, Mamie, Hattie, John H., Charles, Walter, Vesta and Anna. The- oldest daughter is a teacher in the public schools of York township. She is a well educated young- lady, cultured ami refined, and has made a most creditahle record in the work of teaching, to which she proposes to devote her life- The second daughter, also well educated, is holding a clerical position in the Albion postoffice, where her services are greatly appreciated. Mr. Cockley has always taken great interest in the cause of education, and as a member of the Albion school board has been instrumental in advancing the schools of the city to the present high standard they enjoy. He served as treasurer of the board for a period of six years, during which time he was untiring in his efforts to secure teachers of superior professional qualifications, and to procure for the schools the latest and most approved educational appliances. By reason of his own thorough mental discipline he is well qualified for a school official, and few men of the city are as familiar as he with the educational methods of the present time. In politics Mr. Cockley gives his allegiance to the Republican party, but he has never entertained any ambition in the direction of office. He is well informed on the leading questions of the day and discusses them intelligently, but the schemes and methods of the modern politician have always been repugnant to his nature. Fraternally he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Albion, and his religious belief is embodied in the Lutheran creed. In every position to which Mr. Cockley has been called his duties have been faithfully and uncomplainingly performed. He is progressive in spirit, takes pride in the prosperity of the city of his choice, and to the best of his ability does the right as he sees and understands the right. In a quiet way he has done much to advance the standard of citizenship, and Albion is proud to number him among her most worthy and highly respected men. Of domestic taste, he finds his greatest enjoyment in the bosom of his family, and his home is a favorite resort for the best social circles of the town. His life has been fruitful of much good to his fellow-man and it is with pleas- ! ure that his name is accorded mention in this volume with other representative citizens of Noble county.

Henry L. Busz

Henry L. Busz was born February i, 1838, on the farm upon which he now resides in Noble township, Noble county, Indiana, his parents being Jacob and Catherine (Reddinger) Busz. Jacob Busz was born in Switzerland, on October 24, 1796, and his wife was born in Lancaster county, Penn., April 25, 18 10. About 1833 in the month of August they came to Indiana, settling in Noble county, in section 12. Noble township, where they lived for man)- years and reared a family of six children, who are among the most prominent residents of Noble county at this time. They are John N., Simon \Y.. Henry L.. Elizabeth, Jesse, and Mary Anil. The father passed away March 7, 1855, and the mother on April 15, 1863/'

Henry L. Busz spent his boyhood and youth on his father's farm, obtained his education in the schools of that locality, and receiving lessons of thrift and industry which have remained with him throughout life and enabled ih'im to lay up a competency against the time when the declining years of life shall overtake him. He has always been a farmer and there are none in the community who are more deserving" praise for their careful and methodical methods, or the success of their undertakings, than Henry L. Busz. He remained at home until the death of his parents, and upon his marriage he took his bride to the old homestead, which has since been his home. The land comprises eighty-six acres of land upon which he has placed many improvements in the way of good buildings, etc., making it in every way a much-to-be desired property.

At the breaking out of the great political conflict which shook our country from center to circumference, Air. Busz was among the first to shoulder arms in defense of the flag, enlisting in Company G, Nineteenth Indiana Volunteer Regiment, in July, [861, and going to the seat of conflict. He served faithfully and well fur six months, experiencing some startling adventures and was then discharged on account of disability, when he returned home and again took up the occupation of quiet life.

On September 20, 1866, the marriage of Henry L. Busz and Miss Maria Pressler took place in this township. The bride was born in Fairfield county. Ohio. December 14, 1X43, and is one of those genial women whom it is a pleasure to number among friends, and the very embodiment of cordial hospitality. Her father, John Pressler, was born in Lancaster county, Penn.. January -'I). [807, while her mother, Maria (Eglof) Pressler, was born in Montgomery county, the same state. They settled in Ohio and "later moved to W'hitlev county, Inch, where they died, the mother at the age of fortyfive years and the father at the advanced age of eighty. Fifteen children were born to them, ten of whom grew to adult years. Mr. and Mrs. Busz are members and earnest workers in the Freewill Baptist church and richly deserve the confidence and good will they enjoy among the many who have known and appreciated them for so many years.

William D. Hays

This gentleman is one of the best and most favorably known agriculturists of Noble county, Ind., who has been identified with the dairy interests of the state for almost a quarter of a century and is one of the largest land owners in this section. His parents were Samuel and Jemima ( Rittenhouse) Hays, who settled in Perry township in 1S46. Samuel Hays was born in Frederick, Md., in 1787, moved to Pickaway county. Ohio, in 1802, was in the war of 1812, and in 1821 was married in Ross county, that state, to Miss Jemima Rittenhouse, who was born in the state of Virginia in 1802. Five children were born to them, namely: Mary E., who was born January 15, 1823, and became the wife of William Hancock, of Pickaway county, Ohio; Rachel J., who died in infancy; Moses P., who also died in infancy; William D., subject of these memoirs, who was born April 21, 1830, in Pickaway county, Ohio; and Hester Ann, born March 31. 1833. married Hamilton Baker, a farmer of this count}', and passed to her reward in 1865.

December. 1778. wedded Eleanor Harris, and in 1805 emigrated to Ohio and settled on Brush creek, in Fairfield county, where they remained one year, and in 1806 moved to Perry township. Mr. Hays made a purchase of thirteen hundred acres of land of the Fitzgerald survey - one of the first surveys of Ohio - and five suns and four daughters were horn to them.

'William D. Hays received no advantage in the way of education other than was derived from the public schools, but he improved the opportunities he had and obtained a practical knowledge that has been of inestimable benefit to him. He has devoted his life to farming and stock-raising, and is one of the leading agriculturists of Noble county, whose energy and enterprise have made him prosperous and therefore prominent. His unfailing insight into the affairs of life led him to invest his money where he was certain of favorable returns, and his accumulations have increased until he now owns six hundred acres of the rich, productive farming land for which Noble county is famous, four hundred acres in other states, and houses and lots in Ligonier. Seeing a chance to add dairying to his other business with profit, he engaged in that in - dustry about twenty-four years ago, and has continued it since as one of the principal lines of his farming. So successful has he been in the work he has undertaken that he is regarded by his neighbors as an oracle on the subjects of agriculture, dairying, stock-raising, etc., and his opinions are eagerly sought.

Mr. Hays was married to Miss Harriet E. Smith, who was born in Fayette county. < >hio, August 10. 1834. and is a daughter of Jacob and Abigail (Bloomer) Smith. She is the eldest of six children, the remaining members of the family being as follows: Sarah A., deceased, who married Henry Baker, a farmer of this county ; Benjamin E., who married Miss Charity Lane, and is the father of the following children - Emma Ellis, Frank. Howard. Hattie. William, Ethel, Lizzie and Clara; Matthias M.. a farmer in Missouri, who married Miss Anna Gallatoii, now deceased. Four children, Lewis, William. Abigail and Daniel, composed their family. Nancy J., who died as she was entering young womanhood ; and Phcebe, wlhjo married John L. Shoup, a farmer of Noble count)'.

Jacob Smith, father of Mrs. William D. Hays, was born in Virgina March 29, 1810, was a farmer by vocation, in religion a Methodist, and in politics a Whig. His wife was also a native of Virginia, was born July 1. 1815, and reared in Ohio, and died May 19, 1880, in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Hays was in tact reared in Ohio, having been brought to the state when but a babe, and only twelve years of age when brought to Indiana. Mr. Hays well remembers the first school he attended, the house being but sixteen feet square and of the rudest possible construction, with textbooks about as primitive as the school-house itself.

The union of Mr. and Mrs. Hays has been blessed by the birth of six sons and daughters, viz: Jacob, born February"""i9, 1854, and died when in his twenty-second year; Rheu Ann, born December 2. 1855, and was taken home when a sweet little blossom of seven years; Luella, born August 17. [858, became the wife of W. A. Cochran, of Perry township, and the mother of three children, Edith ( Mrs. Charles Stage,.

mother of Glen T. Stage, an infant). Dean and Jessie: William Schuyler, born July 15, 1868, was a student in old Purdue, and passed to the better land in 1885 ; Hattie B., born February 14. 1865, is the wife of Frederick Greene, a leading stock dealer and butcher of Ligonier. Their children are William H., Hays J. ( who died in infancy), George W. and Magdelana; Samuel L., who was born March 8, 1875, and is the youngest of the family. He lives on the homestead with his parents and assists in the management of the work. He married Miss Bessie Cook, and has one child, Harriet Lucille, a bright little girl. At the death of William Schuyler Hays the following obituary appeared in a local paper: "On Tuesday morning, March 2, 1886, at the residence of his father, W. D. Hays, in Perry township, W. S. Hays, aged seventeen years, seven months and fifteen days. In the death of Schuyler society in this place and surrounding country lost one of its bright lights. The entire community sympathize with the family of the deceased in this their sad bereavement. The funeral at the United Brethren church yesterday was largely attended, and the funeral oration was delivered by Rev. Knotts ; burial at the Ligonier cemetery. A gloom has been cast over the college by the death of one of the students. Rarely does the angel of death darken the portals of Wabash College, and on that account are such visitations felt the more keenly. Word was received announcing the death of Schuyler Haws at his home in Ligonier. Two short weeks ago he' went home to attend the wedding of a sister, lie was in the junior preparatory class, just beginning his college course, and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, both of which bodies will pass suitable resolutions. He was a pleasant companion, a good student, and gave ever promise of being an honorable and respected citizen." - Crawfordsville Argus.

Mr. Hays has supported the Republican ticket ever since they placed their first presidential candidate, General John C. Fremont, in the field, and while he has never aspired for political honors, his ability as a financier caused his friends to place him in the office of trustee of Perry township, and so efficiently did he perform the duties devolving upon him that he was retained in that position for eight years, a glowing tribute to his worth and the high esteem in which he was held. The family are prominent in religious circles and are members of the United Brethren church, in which they are zealous workers, and to which Mr. Hays has liberally contributed to' the rebuilding of the church, which will cost in the aggregate $8,000.

Joseph W. Marshall

The art of architecture, although defined in technological works as that of planning and erecting edifices, has many collateral and auxiliary branches on which its perfectness and beauty depend, and chief among these is the art of plastering. From the rudest habitation to the sublimest palaces or catheddral, the art in all ages, from the earliest dawn of time until the present hour, has varied in different parts of the world, and from the bare and chinked seams in the walls of the primitive log cabin of the early American forest to the magnificent capitol buildings of the teeming cities of civilized life, the adjunct of plaster lias wrought a change magical in its effect upon the eye and upon the comfort of those whose fate leads them to the occupation of the rooms so desirably finished. The interior decoration of edifices of all kinds has been transformed into a fine art, and in this the subject of this sketch is an acknowledged expert.

Joseph \Y. Marshall was born near Farmer, in Defiance county, Ohio, July 25, 1842, and lived in his native place until over twenty-one years old, in the meantime serving some months at the trade of plasterer. In August, 1863, he came to Noble county, Ind., and finished learning the plasterer's trade in Ligonier, after which he followed the trade with varying success for several years in Rome City, Wawaka and Ligonier.

In the meantime, however, Mr. Marshall had so prospered that he thought it but proper that he should share his fortunes with a mate, and he married, in Elkhart township, Noble county, November 20, 1864, Miss Elizabeth C. Lower, a daughter of the late Daniel and Abigail. (DeLong) Lower, a sketch of whom is given in full on another page. This lady was born in Noble county, Ind., July 21, 1830. and made her home under the parental roof until her marriage.

After he had been joined in wedlock, Mr. Marshall and his young wife located in Rome City, and for some few years followed his vocation, and then removed to a farm in Elkhart township and began the occupation of agriculture, and this has ever since been his calling, at which he has been even more satisfactorily and profitably employed than he had been at his original trade. From Elkhart township. Noble county, Mr. Marshall changed his residence in 'May, 1898, to the line between Noble and Lagrange counties, and settled just north of the boundary in Clear Springs township, Lagrange county. Here he purchased an excellent farm of one hundred acres, on which he has a handsome dwelling and farm buildings of the most substantial construction, and since then has added one hundred and sixty-two acres. His crops comprise all the various grains unusually cultivated in this latitude, together with the usual grasses, vegetables, etc., and the odor from disintegrating oxide of calcium has been exchanged for pure oxygen and exhilarating ozone.

To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall have been born nine children, the elder two of whom, however. Ida J. and John D., died in infancy. The survivors were named, in order of birth, as follows : Ervin A. ; Cora E., who is the wife of William C. Shultz ; Orson O. ; Murray E., teaching school ; Greeley J. ; William W., and Clyde J.

Mr. Marshall is a Democrat in politics and takes a great interest in public affairs, and especially in the success of his party at the polls and the election of good and competent public officers who can be trusted to carry out the principles upon which they are elected. In religion lie and wife are Free Will Baptists, and are among the most liberal contributors in the township to the Jones Chapel congregation, to which they belong, and also work with a good will in promoting the interests of the church in general.

The father of Joseph W. Marshall was John Marshall, who was born in Guernsey county. Ohio. March 10, 1S14, and who, October 2^,, 1840, married in Logan county, Ohio, Miss Eliza Jane McGee, who was born in Ireland but came to this country when she was nine years old. Soon after marriage, John Marshall and wife settled in Defiance county, Ohio, near Farmer City, and there Airs. Eliza Jane Marshall passed away, May 23, 1 85 1. the mother of four children, viz.: Joseph Wi, Robert McGee, Thomas R. and Martha J. The death of John Marshall took place at Rome City, Ind., March 5, 1884.

Joseph W. Marshall and wife are classed with the old settlers of Noble county, and accordingly share in the respect paid to such citizens by the rising' generation, while they also number hosts of warm friends among the elders, who, like themselves, can call to mind many of the great changes in the growth of the country within the past thirtyfive years, and in which they have been important factors. They are passing their declining years in peace and comfort, with no sorrowing recollections of the past.

George W. Piper

The gentleman whose name opens this article has long occupied an eminent and enviable standing in the county where he has so long made his home. He has filled with marked credit public affairs of trust, and now possesses to an unusually lage degree the confidence and respect of the people with whom he has so long been associated. This standing has not been acquired by him liecause of the influence of wealth or original social position or the aid of influential friends, hut has .been honestly earned and richly merited by his own inherent worth, by the possession of those traits of character which have always formed expression in a life devoted to tin- welfare of his own home circle, and to the progress and advancement of the community with which he has been so closelv connected.

George W. Piper is a native of the Buckeye state, having been born on the 19th of December. 1828, in Clark county, Ohio. His parents were John R. and Jane (Prickett) Piper, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ohio. John R. Piper, when yet a child, was taken by his parents to Ohio, and by his marriage with Jane Prickett became the father of six children, as follows: Rachael K. and William, both deceased; George, the subject; John J. is now a resident of Washington; and David and Cath-. erine are both deceased.

George \Y. Piper's early educational advantages were somewhat limited. He attended the public schools of his native state until about the age of twelve years, at which time he accompanied his mother upon her removed to Indiana, settling in Washington township. Noble county. From that time until he was thirty years old he remained with his mother, faithfully looking after her interests. About this time he hired out for a time, but in 1851, because of the death of his brother, he returned home and again took up the operation of the old farm. He continued at this occupation here until about 1868, when he moved onto the place of his present residence. He became the owner of five hundred and fifty acres of fine agricultural property, but sold a good deal of this to his children, his present real estate consisting of three hundred and eighteen acres. This was all accumulated by his own unremitting toil and indefatigable efforts, and he took a just pride in the results of his earlier labors.

On the 24th of October, 1858. the marriage of George W. Piper took place, Miss Samantha Shelpman being the lady of his choice. She was born July 21, 1839, near Marysville, Ohio, a daughter of William

Shelpman, later of York township. Noble county, I ml. The latter was the father of four children - Saniantha, Emily J., Adaline and Hannah. ( leorge W. and Saniantha (Shelpman) Piper became the parents of eight children, brief mention of whom is as follows : John J. was horn January 29, i860, married Mary Buffenbarger, and they have three children, Goldie M., Marie and.Zelta; Charles E., horn October 3, 1862, married Viola A. Brenniuger, and to this union were also born three children. Rap, Chester ( deceased) and Jennie; William H., horn January 21, 1865, married Cora Falil, and they became the parents of five children. Bennie C, Esther, Carroll. Laura and Clarence; Elma J., horn July 22, 1807, died September i, 1889: Addie. horn July 22, 1870, became the wife of H. I). Miller, and they have one child. George A., and she is a professional dressmaker and he is principal of the high school at Topeka. Kans. ; Phineas, born January 26. 1873, married Ocia O. Smith, and the}- have one child. Smith; Dora was horn April 15, 1876; and Xettie D. was horn October 28. 1882.

Miss Dora completed the common-schi » >1 course in the class of 1893 anc' received her diploma. She is her mother's main stay in the home circle. Miss Xettie has musical attainments, both vocal and instrumental. She is now learning the profession of modiste.

Here is appended the obituary of the daughter, Elma, who died September 1, 1890: "On Sunday, September 1, at the home of her parents, George and Saniantha Piper, occurred the death of- their daughter, Elma J.; her age was twenty-two years, one month and eleven days. She had experienced a protracted illness of seven months.

during which time she suffered extremely, though amidst it all she manifested a courage and though of character which continued to the last and contributed a beauty even to the, dying hour. When she perceived that she must die she called to her bedside the members of the family and disposed of the few articles of worldly effects, consisting of little gifts, upon this one and that as tokens of remembrance; and. at her request, being tenderly adjusted upon the pillows, she bade an adieu and triumphantly died in the hope of life beyond. A beautiful life was followed by a beautiful death. For a number of years she had been a Sunday-school teacher and organist at Ormas, and was one who could be relied upon as a helper in every good cause, everywhere displaying the same grand fortitude and nobleness of character. The funeral, which was held at the residence, was largely attended by the friends her life had won for her. the number of people in attendance being estimated at six hundred. The sermon was preached by Rev. H. Xickerson, pastor of the Methodist church at Wolf Lake. Though dead, she yet lives in the hearts of all who knew her. She had secured her teacher's certificate to teach in Noble county, but her illness deprived her of entering upon the profession as teacher." William Shelpman was a native of Ohio, and was an agriculturist. He was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and was a benevolent man, and died in 1856. aged thirty-nine years. Mother Shelpman was also a native of Ohio, and she died at the age of twenty-eight. There were four daughters - Saniantha; Emily J., deceased; Adaline. wife of E. T. Rector, residing in Indianapolis, who is a carpenter and joiner by trade and was a soldier in the Civil war for three years. The}- are adherents of the .Methodist Episcopal church. Adaline was previously married to J. H. Brown, now deceased, and three children were born - Aimer W., Minnie E. and Frank H. The next daughter is Hannah, wife of Henry Stephenson, a resident of Lincoln, Neb., and he is an agriculturist. They have live children. Mr. Piper lias followed agricultural pursuits all his life, though not exclusively. He has also paid considerable attention to the breeding and raising of sheep and cattle, the latter stock being his specialty at the present time. That be has made a success of his calling is abundantly evinced by the wellkept appearance of his farm and the abundant harvests he gathers.

Politically Mr. Piper has been a stanch and active worker in the ranks of the Republican party ever since its organization, and has been honored by his fellow citizens with several offices of honor and trust. He was elected a trustee of Washington township, and that his service was efficient and thoroughly satisfactory to his constituents is attested by the fact that for nine consecutive years he was retained in that office. He was also elected a member of the board of county commissioners, serving in that capacity at the time the present court-house was being erected. It was at a time when there was especial call for watchfulness and attention to the interests of the people of the county, and Mr. Piper acquited himself of his onerous duties in a manner that earned him the commendation of all, irrespective of party.

accounted worthy members of the best people in their community, and by their courteous manners, genial dispositions and careful regard for the ethics of life have endeared themselves to a wide circle of friends.

John A. Harkless

For a number of years the subject of this sketch has been identified with the business interest of Albion, and is well entitled to representation in the biographical compendium of Noble county. Paternally he comes from good old French Huguenot stock, his great-grandfather having been driven from France in an early day by reason of religious persecution. This ancestor first fled from his native land to Saxony, Germany; and later, while going on a visit to a relative, he was picked up by a British- vessel and pressed into the naval service. By this means he reached America, where he escaped from the vessel, and soon afterward espoused the patriotic cause in the war of the Revolution. He served with distinction throughout that struggle, participating in a number of the most noted battles, among which was the storming of Stony Point by "Mad Anthony" Wayne. The subject's maternal ancestors were of English and German people ; his grandfather, John Bradley, having been a native of the United States, while the wife came from near the River Rhine. William Harkless, father of John A., was born in Ohio, and the mother, whose maiden name was Barbara Bradley, was a native of Pennsylvania. These parents married in Adams county, Ind., and there began housekeeping on a farm, devoting their lives to agricultural pursuits. In the spring' of 1869 they moved to York township. Noble county, and after a five-years' residence migrated to Iowa, settling' in the county of Marion, that state. After spending three years there they returned to Noble county, where they spent the remainder of their days, the mother dying in 1882 and the father two years later. William and Barbara Harkless reared a family of seven children, namely: David J.. Mary J., Emmeline, Louisa E., John A., Sheldon and Joseph M. Of the above only three are living: Sheldon, of Syracuse, Ind. ; Joseph M., a photographer of Chicago; and John A., the subject of this review.

John A. Harkless was born in Adams county, Ind., January 1, 1858, and spent his youthful years upon his father's farm. During his minority he attended the winter sessions of the district schools of Adams and Noble counties. Ind.. and Marion county. la., making substantial progress in his various studies. He accompanied his parents in their several moves and assisted his father until twenty years of age. when he came to Albion. On coming to this city he entered a photograph gallery with the object of learning the business and in time became a skillful operator. Possessed of natural artistic tastes, it was not long until he became proficient in every line of the work, and his services became very valuable to the proprietor of the gallery. It was not long before he made a proposition to purchase the establishment, which, being accepted, he soon found himself at the head of a very flourishing and remunerative business. Mr. Harkless has greatly enlarged his gallery and supplied it with all the latest modern devices for high-grade work in all lines of the photographic art. His familiarity with every detail of the business, his skill as an operator and artistic touch as a finisher, have brought him prominently to the notice of the public with the result of a large and lucrative patronage. The work from this gallery is strictly up to the highest standard of modern photography, and Mr. Harkless depends upon his work in even- artistic line, such as Crayon. India-Ink. Pastel, Water Colors, etc., as the best means of advertising. Nothing inferior is permitted to pass into the hands of patrons. Additional to his gallery Mr. Harkless is also interested to a considerable extent in merchandising, owning the Racket Store, which, under his management, is doing a very large and successful trade. In looking after both enterprises he is kept very busy, but the results fully justify the time and energy devoted to his undertakings. Mr. Harkless has an eye to business and knows how to take advantage of opportunities. Since coming to Albion his financial success has been most encouraging, and to-day he is the possessor of a handsome competence, accumulated entirely through his own agency. He is one of the progressive men of the town, takes a lively interest in its commercial and industrial advancement and stands well with all classes of people. With few advantages in youth worth mentioning-, he has overcome a rather discouraging environment, surmounted a number of formidable obstacles in the way of his success, and his life forcibly illustrates what a young man of energy and determination of purpose can accomplish. Mr. Harkless has been twice married, the first time to Miss Mary J. Johnson, and later, on the 30th day of November, 1899, he was united in the bonds of wedlock to Miss Myrtle Y. Simpson, of Albion. In his' political views Mr.

Harkless is an earnest supporter of the Prohibition party, believing the ballot to be the only correct solution of the whiskey problem. He is strictly a temperate man, and uses all the ability in his power to counteract the great curse the saloons maintain throughout the country.

Hon. Joseph S. Conlogue

Few men in Noble county occupy as prominent a position in political and business circles as the well-known gentleman whose brief biography is herewith presented. The record of a busy and successful life must ever prove of interest and profit to the student who would learn the intrinsic essence of individuality. Such has been the life of Hon. Joseph S. Conlogue, whose influence on the political history of Noble county has been marked and salutary and whn, through the medium of the journals of which he is editor, has to a large degree been a factor in molding public opinion.

Mr. Conlogue is one of the oldest native sons of Kendallville, having been born in this city on the 19th day of June, 1843. His father, Samuel B. Conlogue, was born in Steuben county, N. Y., June 16, 1809, and his mother, Mary A. ( Cilley ) Conlogue, was a native of Livingston county, same state, and was born on the 6th clay of May, 1814. After marriage Samuel B. Conlogue moved to Monroe county, Michigan, and engaged in the lumber business, which he carried on successfully until changing his residence in 1S41 to Noble count}-. Ind.

work and later purchased a farm in Allen township and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. In connection with tilling the soil he also worked to some extent at carpentering and spent the remainder of his days on his place near the Village of Lisbon. He assisted in building the first houses in Kendallville, two private dwellings, one belonging to Hon. William Mitchell, and the other to Mrs. Fanny Bearss, in addition to which he also erected a number of other residences and other public buildings. He was a skillful mechanic and a successful agriculturist,and as a citizen stood well in the community where he lived. Two children were born to Samuel B. and Mary A. Conlogue - William F. and Joseph S.

Joseph S. Conlogue was a lad of four years when his parents moved to the country, from which time until young manhood he lived on the farm. As soon as old enough he became his father's assistant, and' as such did valuable service in all the work required to make agriculture a successful vovation. During the winter seasons he attended the district schools, and such was his progress that at the early age of sixteen he was sufficiently advanced in his studies to obtain a teacher's license. He taught during sixteen winters in different parts of Noble county, meanwhile devoting the other seasons of the year to farm work.

He was thus engaged until 1880, when he opened an insurance office in Kendallville. For a period of two years Mr. Conlogue carried on a fairly successful business in the line of general insurance and then, in partnership with Dr. J. H. Rerick, purchased a half interest in the Kendallville Standard, continuing its weekly visits for a period of five years, during which time the paper was greatly improved in its mechanical makeup and in the quality of its reading matter. The circulation also largely increased and a liberal advertising patronage was secured. At the end of five years Dr. Rerick disposed of his interest in the plant td his son, John D. Rerick, and the firm as continued until 1892, when W. S. ( )sborne purchased an interest in the concern and became Mr. Conlogue's associate. While the younger Rerick was connected with the paper the Daily Sun was established, the first number of which made its appearance February 22, 1890. It lias been issued regularly ever since and is constantly growing in public favor, the circulation in Kendallville alone being in excess of six hundred bona fide subscribers. The Standard is a well printed, ably edited. Republican paper, devoted to politics, home and foreign news, education, choice literature, humor, progress and improvement. .Mr. Conlogue, who has proved himself to be one of the ablest newspaper men in northeastern Indiana. The Standard is highly prized as a political organ and a clean dignified family paper. The office is well equipped for all kinds of work in the printing line and with a weekly circulation of over thirteen hundred. The Standard has proven a financially successful enterprise. Mr. Conlogue is one of the Republican standard bearers in Noble county, but he conducts his paper in such a way as to win the esteem of his political Opponents. He has rendered incalculable service to bis party, in recognition of which he was nominated and elected in the fall of 1900 to the upper house of Indiana legislature. Thus far his senatorial experience has fully met the expectations of his constituents, and he ranks with the ablest members of the body to which he belongs. He has been instrumental in promoting some important legislation, takes an active part in all the deliberations of the senate and is recognized as an exceedingly able committee worker. His course has justified the people's confidence in him and his ability to discharge worthily important trusts has never been questioned by his friends or political adversaries.

In 1883 Mr. Conlogue and Dr. A. S. Parker assisted in organizing the Eastern Indiana Agricultural Society, of which Air. Conlogue acted as secretary for fourteen years and then resigned: in December, 1901, he was re-elected, and has done much toward making this one of the most successful institutions of the kind in the state.

Mr. Conlogue has served eight years as secretary of the Kendallville school board and one year as president, and spares no pains in looking after the educational interests of the city. He is also president of the Xoble County Building & Loan Association, the success of which is largely due to his efforts. As a member of the common council, he has stood for municipal reform, besides being the means of promoting a number of important improvements conducive to the public good and adding greatly to the development and beauty of the city.

In July. 1898, he was appointed stamji agent and inspector of the United States internal revenue office at Indianapolis, Ind., for the imprinting of revenue stamps. In all the positions with which he has been honored he has discharged his duties in a straightforward, honorable manner, showing himself to be a man of sagacity and discreetness of judgment, of scrupulous integrity and gentlemanly demeanor.

In addition to his career as a politician, editor, legislator and man of business, Mr. Conlogue has a military record, having served as a soldier in the late Civil war. In the fall of 1864 he joined Company D, One Hundred Forty-second Indiana Infantry, and shortly after entering the service was commissioned first lieutenant.

Air. Conlogue was married in Jefferson township. Noble county. March 19, 1868, to Miss Julia Strouss, daughter of the late Jonas and Anna (Macartney) Strouss, of Swan township. Mrs. Conlogue' s parents were natives of Pennsylvania, but came to Noble county as early as 1836 and settled in Swan township on government land, which Mr. Strouss purchased at one dollar and a quarter an acre. , They were among the earliest pioneers of Indiana and both lived to lie quite old, the father dying in Swan township October 12, 1900. at the remarkable age of one hundred years and three days. In all probability he was the oldest man that ever lived in the county. His wife, whose death occurred at Axilla, also reached a ripe old age.

.Mr-. Conlogue was born on the old homestead in Swan township May 18, 1846, and has spent the greater part of her life near the place of her nativity. She has borne her husband two daughters - Harriet Virginia and Zella Ruth - the former employed in the office of the Standard as bookkeeper and proofreader, and the latter one of Kendallville's most popular and successful teacher's. Both are remarkably bright and well educated ladies, no pains having been spared to afford them the best intellectual discipline obtainable. Harriet V. was graduated from the Kendallville high school and then took a musical and business course at the Oberlin, Ohio, University. Zella R. completed the public school c< urse and later entered De Pauw University, from which she was graduated with an honorable record.

Mr. Conlogue has always had the welfare of his community at heart, and as a public spirited and progressive citizen lends, an active support and co-operation to every enterprise for the general good. He has upheld worthily an honored ancestral name, has been faithful in office, loyal in friendship and devotion to his family. He possesses broad humanitarian principles and is essentially a man of the people. As an editor he ranks with the ablest of his contemporaries and as a citizen no man in Kendallville or Noble county stands higher in the confidence or esteem of the people.

George W. Heffner

The subject of this brief biographical mention, George W. Heffner. is an agriculturist of Sparta township, Noble county. Ind., who by strict attention to his honorable calling has made for himself an enviable reputation as a successful farmer and an honest and energetic business man. Fie is a native of the Hoosier state, having been born in Clinton township, Elkhart county, on the 30th day of August, 1846. His parents were Frederick and Mary (Miller) Heffner. the former born in Germantown,. Miami county, Ohio, in 181 1, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1825. They were united in marriage in Clinton township, Elkhart county, Ind., about 1844, and lived there about eight years. They then and remained there about six years. About 1858 they came to Sparta township, this county, and settled on the farm where Mr. Heffner now lives. Here they both passed away, he on the 15th of September, 1884, and she on the 2d»f February, 1899.

George W. Heffner attended the public schools of Noble county, Ind., until he was twenty years old. He then worked by the day for a year of two until his marriage. After that happy event lie was employed in a brickyard for about a year, and then took up the pursuit of agriculture, commencing the cultivation of the tract which he now owns and occupies and which comprises seventy-five acres of fertile and well-tilled land.

George W. Heffner was united in marriage on the 5th day of July. 1868, at which time Miss Eliza Sparrow became his wife. She is the daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kelley) Sparrow, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Kentucky. Richard Sparrow died in Sparta township. Noble county. Ind., in 1880, his wife dying January 8. 1891. The union of George W. Heffner and his wife has been blessed with the birth of ten children, a brief record of whom is as follows: Rosella, born February 16, 1869, and died October 12. 1869; Mary C. born September 26, 1870. married Frank Growcock, and became the mother of three children. Louisa C, Otto, who died August 11, 1893, and Dessa B. ; Cornelius M. was born November 12, 1872, and died July 21. 1886; Neva J., born July 11, 1875, became the wife of Ed Crockett, and has one child, Beulah ; Delta, born February f>, 1878. married Thomas Baughman ; a daughter died in infancy;

Politically Mr. Heffner is an active and uncompromising- Republican, firmly believing that the principles and policies advocated in the platform of that party to be those most conducive to the welfare of this country. He is a public-spirited and progressive citizen, deeply interested in the welfare of the people of his community and in all that contributes to its educational, moral and material advancement. His business efforts have been crowned with a large measure of success, rightly merited, and he possesses the esteem and regard of a large circle of acquaintances.

Fred B. Moore

Fred B. Moore, civil engineer and county surveyor of Noble county, Ind., was born in Orange township, this county, October 6, 18(17. a son or William H. and Jeannette (Hitchcock) Moore, both natives of Noble county, and born in Elkhart and Orange townships, respectively. The father passed his early manhood as an agriculturist, hut has now retired from the activities of that somewhat laborious life and is living in comfortable ease with the helpmate of his earlier days in Rome City. These parents have bad horn to them a family of live children, all still living, save one, Grace, who died in childhood. The survivors are: Fred B., Delta W., of Indianapolis: Frank 11.. on the parental farm in Orange township, who married Minnie Pointer, who has borne him one

Mr. Moore was reared on the old homestead and received a sound education in the district school, and followed this attendance by teaching school for eight years, but during this interval still continued his identification with the schools as a student." He took a special course in civil engineering at the Michigan Agricultural College, at Lansing, and in [892-93 was employed on the engineering corps of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad. In 1892 he was the candidate of the Republican party for the office of county surveyor of Noble county, hut with the rest of the ticket met with defeat. In 1894 he was nominated for the same office, and in the ensuing election the ticket proved to he successful at the polls, and when inducted into office he performed hi'- duties in so satisfactory a manner that he was elected his own successor in 1896. iSi),X and [890, and is now serving his sev-

Frecl Ik Moore was most happily married, November 25, 1894. to Miss Fanny Ik Miller, who was born in Ligonier, Noble county, lnd.. and is a daughter of David T. and Mary Miller, of Lagrange county. To this union ore child has keen horn, Glenn Ik. whose nativity occurred October 7, 1895. Mrs. Moore is a graduate of the common schools of her childhood home and of the Grand Rapids (Mich.) high school, and is a lady of refinement and quite amornament to society. Mr. Moore is a member of Rome City Lodge, No. 450. F. & A. M. ; Kendalk ville Chapter, No. '4. R. A. M. ; Ligonier Council ; also a member of Albion Lodge, K. of P. Roth .Mr. and Mrs. Moore are pious members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are by no means niggardly in their contributions toward its support. The Moores descend from Irish ancestry and the Flitchcocks are of English extraction, the latter family having- been identified with the Colonial and Revolutionary periods of American

Robert P. Barr

( )ne of the leading attorneys of the state of Indiana and the present city attorney of Kendallville, Noble county. Ind.. is Robert P. Parr, a brief sketch of whose rise and pn gress is well worthy a place in this volume of Noble county's prominent and representative men. The Old Dominion, of which West Virginia was formerly a part, has heen made famous in history by a long list ( f representative sons, and Robert P. Barr ably sustains the high reputation they enjoy wherever their lot may lie cast. Born in Wood county, W. Ya.. June 8, 1852. he there spent his youthful days until reaching his thirteenth year, about which time his parents made preparation to move to Indiana. April 14, 1865. the family arrived in Noble county and settled on a farm two and a half miles east of Axilla, in Allen township. Flere Robert P. grew to manhood. receiving such education as the common schools of the country districts afforded at that time, and afterward entering the high school at Kendallville, making excellent use of the opportunities afforded him. In 1874 he entered the law office of Augustus A. Chapin, of Kendallville, and applied himself to the study of iaw under that gentleman's tutorship for two years, gaining an excellent preliminarv knowledge of the profession and

He returned to Kendall ville and began the practice of law. meeting with suctess, and mi March 7, 1881, funned a partnership with his old tutor. Augustus A. Cliapin, which continued until 1886, since which date Mr. Barr has pursued his profession alone. Mr. Barr has ever held a high position in the estimation of his fellow townsmen, and in the spring of 1879 was elected mayor of the city, and twice re-elected. In 1 892 he was a delegate to the Republican national convention held at Minneapolis, Minn., which body chose the late Hon. Benjamin Harrison as its standard hearer, a worthy compliment to so worthy a son of Indiana. Mr. Barr has also served his city as its legal adviser, having occupied the po- j sition of city attorney for sixteen rears - a I position he still retains. While taking an active part in the political affairs of his county and state, it has not been to the prejudice of his professional duties and extensive practice. He has repeatedly served as a delegate to the state conventions of the Republican party, and sagacity and ability are not unknown quantities in the political problems there to he solved.

As an attorney he stands well to the front among Indiana's many able members of the profession, and in conducting a case - whether in the lower court or before the United States circuit for the state of Indiana - the same receives that careful presentation. Forcible, clear and comprehensive, he has the power to command the earnest consideration of the court and impress ! the jury with the tacts and their logical

Mr. Barr was married in Kendallville, in 1879, to Eva B. Kingsley, a daughter of the late Lorin and Hannah Kingsley. Mrs. Barr is a native of Lagrange county. Ind. To Mr. Barr's union with Miss Kingsley two children have been born - Ralph K., now a student in the law department of the University of Michigan; and Robert L., a sophomore in the literary department of the same institution. The father of Robert P. Barr was Isaac A. Barr, who was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, a farmer %y occupation. His mother was Martha A. Henry, also a native of Jefferson county. Ohio. The father retired from active life some years prior to his death, which occurred at his home in Avilla. The mother of Robert P. is still living. They were the parents of three children: John IT, the eldest is a prosperous farmer in Lagrange county: Robert P. is the subject of this sketch: and Mary E. is the wife of \\". D. Carver, who was a soldier in the Civil war. a member of the Thirtieth Indiana Volunteers, who died at Avilla.

William H. Sinc.Rey

William II. Singrey. an enterprising agriculturist of Noble county. Ind.. was born in Richland county. Ohio, October 15, 1850, and is the son of the late Jacob and Sarah (Cocklev) Singrey, and a grandson of Thomas Singrey. The grandfather was a southern gentleman, having heen horn in Baltimore county, Md., March 12, 1801. He moved to Noble count}'. Ind.. in the early 'sixties, and will he remembered lw the older residents of this community as a man of strict integrity and courtly bearing, whose home was the abode of hospitality and whose chivalric nature ever prompted him to deeds alike gentle and brave. He continued to reside in Jefferson township until his death, which occurred in the ripeness of age in the year 1886.

Jacob Singrey was born in Richland county, Ohio, and there grew to an honorable manhood. He was there joined in marriage to Miss Sarah Cockley, who was a native of Lancaster county, Penn., and resided in his native state until the spring of [854, when, with his wife and three little children, Alverda, William H. and John P., he moved to Noble county, Ind., and settled on section 29, Jefferson township. At that time it was only woods, but he cleared it all himself and built it up. Here the)- remained during the remainder of their lives, and here the two younger children, Sarah' P. and Thomas, were horn. The eldest daughter, Alverda, became the wife of William A. Axtell, of this vicinity; and after her death, which occurred October 30, 1882. he married the second daughter. Sarah, who died in January, 1890. Thomas, the youngest son, died in Logansport, Ind., in February, 1806, Jacob Singrey passed to his reward on December 21, 1891, and his wife joined him March 30, 1899.

William H. Singrey was a child of four years when he accompanied his parents to their new home in Indiana, and it was in this state that he received his education and reached mail's estate. His father owned a tine farm of two hundred and thirty-four acres which was well improved, and where young Singrey was thoroughly drilled in all departments of agriculture; and so congenial

Mr. Singrey was married in Albion, Ind., November jit. 1888. to Miss Harriet Dillon, who has been a worthy helpmate. An interesting family of two children, Blanche and Helen, have blessed their home and made glad their hearts. Mrs. Singrey was born November 25, 1861, in Allen county, this state, and is the eldest of five children born to J. Q. A. and Louisa (Baker) Dillon. Her father was a native of Maryland. and her mother of Ohio. Their home was in Allen county until 1867, when they located in Jefferson township. Noble county, where the father died at the age of fifty-six years. Jacob Singrey died December 11, 1894. and Jacques Dillon died when fiftyone vears old-

James Elmer Baker

Among the younger representatives of the industrial business interests of Kendallville, few have attained a more distinguished position than James Elmer Baker, the popular and efficient treasurer of the J. R. Baker & Sons' Company. He is a son of James R. Baker, whose sketch appears elsewhere, and was born in the city of Kendallville, January 16, 1868. Provided with the best educational privileges his native place afforded he made the most of his opportunities, completing the public-school course. He then entered upon a course of practical training in the manufacturing establishment founded and operated by his father, and it was not long until he became a useful assistant in various capacities.

James E. Baker grew to manhood in Kendallville, and his life and the history of the city since 1868 have heen very closely interwoven. Entering Ins father's factory when young, he familiarized himself with every detail tit" the .business and in time was promoted t < > treasurer; the duties of this responsible position he still continues to discharge. His business training has been long and thorough, and bis knowledge of every department of the enterprise with which he is connected has been a splendid preparation for the position he holds as custodian of its finances. He is a skillful accountant; ami his thorough acquaintance with the business methods, both in the line of his own activity and industrial and commercial transactions in general, makes him one of the most valuable members of the firm. Mr. Baker is a gentleman of courteous demeanor, and thus far in life his career has been one of signal usefulness. He bears an unsullied reputation in the business circles of his city and state, and his integrity and honesty have gained him the unqualified regard of all with whom he has come in contact. Entirely free from ostentation, he is kindl; genial in his social relations and h; friendship of his fellow-c and honor him for his worth.

Mr. Baker was married at Danville. Ind.. November 10, 1896, to Miss Eva Dooley, a native of Waveland, this state, and a daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (Hall) Doolev. He has a beautiful, wellappointed, home in Kendallville, and with his excellent wife moves in the best society of the city. They have one child. John R. He belongs to two fraternal organization-.

Thus briefly have been set forth the leading facts in the life of one of Noble county's most progressive young men, together with some of his leading traits and characteristics. He occupies a conspicuous place among' the enterprising men of bis city, and is destined to act a still more prominent part in its future history.

Dates H. Drake

Sepulture the world over has in all ages marked the veneration in which man has held the memory of his ancestors ami to cherish which he has erected many costly monuments, even prior to the age of the wonderful pyramids of Egypt, and embalments and cerements used to preserve as long as possible the mortal parts from decay absolute. Embalming, although never altogether a lost art, was not practiced very extensively for man)- centuries for various, reasons, but within the last fifty years, or since the introduction of metallic burial cases, it has been revived and brought into almost universal use - and preparation for the grave is one of the arts used by the subject of this sketch in his multifarious business.

Datus H. Drake was born in Monroeville. Huron county, Ohio, June 6. 1854, was there reared and educated, and there made his home until December, [884, when he went to St. Joe. Mo., where he was employed by a large furniture concern until September, 1889. At the last named date.

;. sort of turning point in his existence, culminating- in his present prosperous lines of business, Mr. Drake came to Kendallville, Incl., purchased the furniture store which, up tn that time, had heen conducted by George S. Merklin, to which, the following June, he added undertaking or funeral directing, and now stands at the head of the furniture men and undertakers in northern Indiana.

Mr. Drake was married in Monroeville, Ohio, October 10, 1878, to Miss Laura J. Fish, a native of that city, and whose mother, formerly Miss Harriet Sherman, was an own cousin of the famous statesman, John Sherman, now deceased. The father of Mrs. Drake was Sidney D. Fish, one of the most prominent citizens of Monroeville. To Mr. and Mrs. Drake have been born four children, viz: Harry William D.. Florence E. and Sherman G.

Francis H. Drake, the father of Datus H. Drake, was born in Pennsylvania, near Wilkesbarre, November 2, 181 5. and married Eliza Ann Hubbell, a native of Vermont, born in 1820. The latter was the first white child that ever was taken to live in Ridgefield township, Huron county, Ohio, and was but five years of age when her parents settled in that wilderness, for such it was at that time. There this young girl was reared to womanhood amid the rude, yet pleasant, scenes of the backwoods; but she imbibed all the romance that life in the wilderness and its poetical influences could bestow, and at maturity was an intelligent and accomplished lady, blessed with the robust health derived from early days passed in a pure atmosphere; and in Huron county her marriage took place. The marriage of Francis II. and Eliza Ann Drake was crowned by the birth of 'six children, of whom three died in infancy. The three survivors are George F. ; Zitilla C, who is the wife of Heman Thomas, of Granville, Ohio; and Datus H.. the subject of this sketch.

Francis H. Drake was first a shipbuilder, which business he merged into carpentering and building, but since June, i860, he has been engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in Monroeville, Ohio, where his son, George F., is in partnership with him, and the firm name stands as F. H. Drake & Son.

Datus H. Drake, who in politics is a Republican, has been treasurer of the school board of Kendallville since 1892. He is a friend of all public improvements and freely aids any and every thing that is proposed for the good of the public. Fraternally he is a member of Kendallville Lodge, F. & A. M.. and of Kendallville Chapter, No. 64, R. A. M., and also of Kendallville Lodge. No. 109, K. of P.. and he and family enjoy the esteem of a very large social acquaintance with truly sincere friends.