Shelby County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1909 (part 3 of 5)

George W'.. youngest of the children of Isaac and Paulina ( Holbrook) riiares. was born in L'nion tciwnship. Shelby ciunly, Indiana. October 23. 1S40. He ruse to be a man of wealth and prominence in his township, wliere he was regarded as one of the most successful farmers. He served a; Trustee of his township for five years and as one of the solid citizens was consulted \\hene\'er a mo\-ement of impcirtance was on hand. Reared a Baptist, he bec.-snie a member of the Methodist church at Pleasant Hill in 1S74, and at the present time is aftiliated with the I'irst Methodist Episcopal church at Shelbyvillc. March 5, 1S67. he married }ilary, daughter of Peter and Mary ( Miller) "^'arling, the former bom at Hessen Darmstadt. German}-. July 3, tSio. Mar%- Miller was born at Hanover. Germany. March i. iSii. Peter came to America in 183 J. worked for a while as a laborer in Cincinnati, eritered eigb.t)^ acres of land in Marion township. Shelby county, Indiana, and later settled on the same. By r-ccasional purchases he increased his holdings until at the time of his death in 1876 he owned four hundred eighty acres. Mary Miller came to Ohio in 1834. when she was twenty-four years old. and married in 1835; she died February 9. 1885. She was the nuiiher of nine children: I'liihip. born January 12. 1836, died ]\Iarch 5. 1852: Eli.zaljeth, bon: October 14. 1837, died -August 21, 1869; Henry, born December 15. 1840, dici.l in the army, December 27, 1862: Mary, born September 13, 1842: Ji hn. b> 'rn bcliruary 12. 1S44: Michael, born December 15. 1845: Jacob, born Septeiuber 23. 1848: Catherine. Januar}- 3. 185 1. George, the third in order of birth, was born May 7. 1839, flied March 2^,, 1879. George W. Phares and wife were the parents of the following children: Mary Catherine, born January 2. 186S, married .Monzo Rhodes, December 17, 18S5; .she has one daughter, Grace. lohn William, a practicing physician and surgeon of Evansville. was born December 28. 1868: he married Louisa Houghland in Sejitember. 1901, and they have one little daughter named r\Iary Louise. - Henry Elsworth Phares. born July I. 1870. is also a physician: he married Gertrude Carney in April, 1809, and they have one daughter named Frances. ( See sketch of Dr. H. E. Phares elsewhere in these pages.) The ne.xt in order of birth was a daughter, who died soon after her birth which occurred October 29. 1873. Millie A., born October 4. 1874. died December 10, 1874. Carrie Frances, bom February

George \\'. Thares remained on his farm nntil 1901. when he retired and removed to Slielhvville, wliere h,e is s])ending the evening of his days at a pleasant home on S'niih Harrisim street. He owns five hundred fifty acres of land in }iIarion tuwn.-hip. ami eiij.,ys high staii.ling in the Inisiness and as:ricultural world.

Alvernis S. Williams, often called "\"ernis." was a natural horn gentleman, one who seemed never to lose liis temper, and who was polite and genial on all occasions. There never was a more devoted husband, never a more afi'eciionate father. His friends love licst to recall him at his hospitable home. He appeared proof against ordinary fnrms of troulile, of which he had his share, ahvavs 'meeting^ difficulties with a smiling face and a brave heart. AIvei-nis S. \VilIiams was horn at Laurel, rranklin cr^unty. Indiana, March 16, 1S48. Ilis father, W. A\". Williains. removed to Indiana and became a well known figure in Franklin county, of which lie was Sheriff. After obtaining his common school education at Laurel. A, S. Williams engaged in the drug business at Cincinnati, and spent twenty years in that city. May U'\ 1884. he located at Sl-icllivville. an<l a few years later esiabli^hed the Mutn d Building and Loan Ass.-.ci'ati )n. with which he was connecte'l as secretary until the time of liis death, which occurred in 1904-

On January 3. 187^. Mr. Williams married Elixabeth Crump, of Louisville, Keiituckv! :Mrs. Williams is active in church work and along other lines' of s.jcial 'endeavor, wherever she made her abnde. She became a charter member of the Women's Club and councillor of the American History Club; After the Gordon Children's ILmie was established,, Mrs. Williams was made one cf the Board of Lady Managers, and has devoted much time to carrj-ing out the aims of this great' charity. Long a member of the Meth-.dist Episcopal churcli. she has been active in all it'^ auxiliaries and <levoted to pushing forward in every possible way the church's efforts in l.ichalf of educational and reformatorv causes. Carll B. Williams, her only son. was born at Newport, Kentuckv, 'November 16. 1881. Naturally gifted in art he tnmed his attention to newspaper sketching and soon became an expert in that line, and for seven vears has been with tlie Cincinnati Enquirer. n<^w h.r.lding the i^sition of art 'editor on the En.iuirer. On May 6. 1004, Caril B. Williams married ]\Iarv, daughter of James and Catherine (Gordon) Teal, of Shelby\ille. He

The name of Cnnl.in will always he pleasantly reniemhered in Shelhy county nwing' to the puhhe-spirited ar.i! pr(i;.^iessi\ o character of those who lia\-e home it. This is especiall_\- true of Leonidas (jurdi>n. who developed fine estates, accumulated large pr'i])erly interests and hecanie a laclor of importance in the development of the county. Of like quality and near neig-hbovs were the Ihllmans. and it was quite in accord with the fitness of things that such families an.d estate- .-hould he united by marriage. The Indiana hranch of the Cicirdcn family was foiu'.i!e<l at Metaniora. a small place on the canal near Laurel, in the county of Franklin. I-'rom there Leonidas Gordon came to Shelby county, before the Civil war, and after running a mill at !NL'irion with success, afterwards became a prc>si)erous farmer on a valualile estate near Shelbyville. He married Julia Ann Pond, also of Metatm-ra. and liy her h.-'.d six children, of whom four are living. .Among the latter i^ l-'dizaljeth G.. win was born in Marion township. Shelby county, Indiana, ]\Iarch 20, 1S52. She was reared and educated in her native locality and on February 8, 1S70, was married to Charles Billman. son of an old pioneer family, who became prosperous after coming to this section. His father. ^Michael Billman, was a native of Alsace, Germany, but came to America in iSjij, wlieri a young man, and here met Magdalena Eckert. also of German birth, to whom he was subsecjucntly married. Of the nine children of this tmion only three are now living, tc-wit : Lee, Lizzie and Mrs. Maria Wells, of Chicago. Charles Billman after farming for many years Ixnight th.e Shelby Mills, but died two years after taking ];ossession. He was the father of six children, of whom five are still living: Otto, the eldest, married Emma Yarling, and has one daughter; Anna, the eldest daughter, married J. O. Yarling, has three children and resides on a farm two miles east of the city: Edward is a comnfission merchant in Cincinnati: Emina, the second daughter, whu remains at home with her mother, is a student of art in water colors and displays an unusual degree of talent. Elmer, the youngest child, is a i)artncr with his brother Otto in the mill.

This property, which is very valuable, has in its time made fortunes for several men. Established in the early forties by the Elliott family, it has ever since been (tie of the institutions of Shelbyville and Shelby county. The IXMver, originally water, has long since given away to machinery run by electric dynamos. The engine is of one hundred and forty h irse [joucr. anil the capacity of the mill i-^ t\v.. Inin.lrcl ami fitly IkutcI. a day. The covn crib lidlds t'wentv il'ousaml huMiels in cars, the wheat elevator nearly thirty thousand husheli. and the mill proper three thousand htishels. l-'nlly one linndred and hfty lhMu^and bushels of wheat and three hundred th -usan.l bushel> .'f corn are consumed each year. A large cxcliange business of ti.nn- for wheat is done with farmers, and great quantities of corn and bran and sliorts are disposed of for feed, 'idle brands of flour handled are the -favorite." the "Crescent" and the "Silver Spray." all very jnipular and widely known and ii: constant demand.

Mrs. Billman. who takes a mother's natural pride in her cliildren. lias good reason to be proud oi th.em as worthy descendants of noble sjres. Slie had them all carefully educated in the common and high schools of Slielbyville. and all of her s..iis are well equipped for the lespi nsible duties thr ;wn upon them in the management of valuable properties. Elmer, who is unmarried, makes his home wi\h his motb.er. and devotes his xxr.rking hours to the mill with a view of thoroughly nla^tering this important business in all its details.

Mrs. Haxx.-Vh Elizabeth B.Vker

A ladv of beautiful character and sterling w.^rth, Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Baker is well and favorably known in Shelbyville. and the high esteem in which she is held bv her neighboVs and friends bea^^ tcstim. my to the many excellent qualities of mind and heart which gained for her the worthy place in the social circles of the city which she now holds. Hannah Elizabeth Kendall was born October lo, 1836^ in Cumberland county. Pennsylvania, being a daughter of William and Hannah (Elder) Kendall, who were a!s.; natives of that state. and for manv vears residents of th.e county of Cumberland, where the ancestors of both branches of the family settled in an early day. William Kendall, whose birth occurred in the year 180S. was a miller by trade. Shortly after the death of his wife he left his three children (two died in infancy) m the care of friends and came to Shelby county. Indiana, where he operated a mill on Blue river lor a number of years and met with encouraging success in business affairs. He married in this county his second wife who bore him seven children, and in 18:^3. at the age of forty-five, after a residence of seventeen vears in his adeiptedVtate. died. Mrs. Kendall was deprived of a mother's loving care and guidance when but seven days eld. after which she was taken to the" home of her mother's friends where she was tenderly nurtured and grew to young womanh..od. the recipient of many kind.ly favors, having been adopted bv' lames and Margaret Coyle. of Juanita county. Pennsylvania, who proved parents indeed t<,' the orphan, and spared no pains in rearing her to a life of usefulness. For various reasons she was unable to attend school initil her tenth year, hut possessing a stror.g inijuiiiny niiml and a lo\e of h'joks and stud}-, she made uj) for this dehciency liy learning to read at odtl times, and while still a mere chikl, eagerly pursued e\ ery hook, magazine and paper to which she could lay her hand; scon accjuired a knowledge if many subjects, so that at the beginning of her school life she was n 'I i uly as far ad\'ancec;l as those whr.se education e.\]ierience far exceeded her cwii. but lietter informed. In October. 1S57. she came to Indiana and after attemling for some time the schools of Franklin and Shelby\'ille. she became quite proficient in her studies and earned an honorable reputation among the best students of that institution.. Returning to Indiana after completing the high schoul course, she ac-- cepted a po>iti. n iii the schools of lulir.burg. where she taught one year and subsequently taught in Hendricks township and Sand Hill Ridge, and achieved marked success in her educational work.

On July 23. 1865. Aliss Kendall was united in marriage with Samuel R. Baker, a native of I'niiiU county, Pennsylvania, where his birth occurred June 26, 1825. Mr. Raker's antecedents were Germans, and among the early immigrants to Pennsylvania, from which state his mother moved to Indiana many years ago. and settled in Shelby county. Indiana, the father having (bed in Penns}-lvanici. where h.e and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. ^^'hen a young man, Samuel R. Pjaker learned carpentry and became not only a proficient but a very skillful workiuan. He followed cnuracting very successfully for a number of years and today in many parts of Shelby county as well as adjoining counties, numerous large liarns. fine residences and other buildings stand as monuments to his excellence as a mechanic. He served in the Sixty-eighth Indiana \'olunteers in the late Ci\il war, participated in a number of campaigns and battles, and acquitte<l himself honorably as a brave and fearless defender of the Xational Uni m. He was a druiumer in Capt. E. E. Finns' Company H. Si.xty-eighth Regiment Indiana \'olunteers. was enrolled tlie 3th of August, 1862, and was discharged the 9th of 3>Iarch. 1863, at Xasluille, Tennessee, for reasons of disability.

A Methodist in his religious belief, he demonstrated his faith by a life removed as far as possible from the evils that contaminate and degrade man"s better nature, antl in all of his relations with his felk.w citizens he was governed by the principles of honor and rectitude which bespeak the devoted Christian and high-minded gentleman. This worthy citizen had a host of warm friends to whom he was sincerely attaclied, and by whom his death on the 22d day of December. 1902. was felt as a great personal loss.

Mr. and Mrs. Baker reared a family of four childen, the oldest of whom, a son by the name of John, is a farmer of Shelby county. X. W. Baker, the second in order of birth, lives with his mother, whose interests and comfort are his principal considerations; Grant W. Baker, the third son, who also ofpat ?T'"' '"' ""'T^'^f' ^''"^'* °"^^""- ^^' ^'-' C.rand Duchv countv I r ";"' ^^^'l^ ^"'^^^1 States in early life and settled in Shelby cotmt). Indiana, where their marriage took place in April. ,S:;4. following uiiich they set up their domestic establishment in Shelbwille \-alentine Deitzer conducted a meat market for a number of vears and earned the reputation of an industrious, capable and thoroughlv I'eliable business man He was also engaged for some years as a stationatw engineer besides turning his hands to various other occupations from time to time. He died in Shclbvyille m the month of October. 1867. at the age of fortv-one: his widow who IS still living, has reached the advanced age of eightv-th'ree vears and occupies the same heme in which she began housekeeping over a half century ao-o lo \ alent.ne and Elizabeth Deitzer were b.,rn seven children, ihe'subject of this sketch being the oldest of the family: Minnie, who became the wife of John L. Springer, died in the year 1892: Tohn died in childliMod Peter is custodian of the Carnegie Public Library in Shelbwille: Louis lues in the' state of Louisiana, and two children died in infancv.

Jacob H. Deitzer spent his early life in Shelbwille, where he tir^t saw the light <;t day and received the rudiments of an education in the public schools. By reas_.n of his father-s death, which occurred when the lad was but twelve years old. he was obliged to terminate his educational experience in order to look after the interests of his mother and the vounger children Q%^^r" i^^''^''^'' "P^"'" lo'" tlieir support. On the 26th dav of Julv' ibbb. -Mr.- Deitzer entered n printing oii^ce and after becMning proficient in the trade.accepte.l a p.-M'tion in a newspaper office, to which trade he devoted his attention lor a period of twenty-two yeari. w-.rking for different papers dur- ing- that time and becoming pn-ficient in the work in its every detail. At llic expiration of the period indicated he started a job printing oflice and built up a large and lucrative patronage and earned an hunorable reput;uion as a capable printer and enterprising business man.

Mr. Dietzer has always manifested a commendable interest in the prosperity of his nati\e city, and from time to time has been honored with important iifticial positions by the municipality. In 1900 he was made a member of the Board of Educiiti.ni, and it was during his incumliency that the Carnegie Library building was erected and opened to the public, his efforts iir making this splendid enterprise possible being as influential as those of any other man. While h.olding the above position he wa^ n.-min.atcd l.iy the local Democracy for Mayor, and after being elected to the latter office, severed hi.s connection with the board at the expiration of two and a half years, in order to enter upon his duties as the city's chief executive. 'Sh. Diet/.er's official career met the high expectations of his friends and fully justified tlie wisdom of his election. He proved an able and conscientious executive. Among the several public iinprovements inaugurated and carried into eiTect during his term was the building of the fine hall in which the business of the municipality is conducted, his interest in this and other commendable enterprises doing much to promote the progress of the city and make it what it has since become, one of the most important industrial and commercial centers in the southeastern part of the state. As stated in a preceding- paragra])li ^Ir. Dietzer is a Democrat, and as such he has been a leader of his party in Shelby county for a numljsr of years, and as a reward for valuable political services he was nominated in 1906 for the important office of Clerk of Shelby County Circuit Court, and triumphantly elected the ^ame }'ear. Since taking charge of this office he has added to his reputation as a capable, judicious and courteous public servant, and it is universally admitted that the position has never been more ably or wt.irthily filled. First position held was Deputy Internal Revenue Collector frir Shelby county under Cleveland's administration from 1S84 to iSSS.

Mr. Dietzer was one of the original stockholders in the Citizens" Natural Gas Compan\-, of Shelby\'ille. and is now serving as president of the organization; he is also a stockholder and leading spirit in die Shelbyville Sprinkling Association, besides being interested in various local enterprises which make for the advancement of the city and welfare of the populace. He has been twice married, the first time in November. 1S74. to Ada Bruce, daughter of Dr. L. M. Bruce, who departed, this life in August, 1885, after bearing him two children, both of whom died in infancy. On the first day of January, 1887. he was united in the bonds of wedlock with Lena Metzger. daughter of Silas and Mary };Ietzger, of Shelbyville, the union being blessed with two sons, Fred ].. born July i. 1893. and J. Frank, wh ise birth occurred on October 16, 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Dietzer are acti\e members of the First IVesbyterian church of Shelbvville.

Fraxk Bass

A well known and progressive citizen of Shelby co.unty. whose career has been such as to entitle him to a repn-esentation in this work along with others who have contributed tn the develuinnent of this locality, is Frank Bass, who was born in Marion township. Shelby county. Octoljer iS, 1S61. the son of Lewis and Minerva E. (Rhodes) Bass, the latter the daughter of John and Perlina (Hodge) Rhodes. Lewis Bass was a life-long resident .of Marion township. He was the son of Henry and Judah (Fo.k) Bass, who were iKjth natives of Xorth Carolina, where their marria.ge occurred. Srion afterwartls in 181S, they emigrated to Wayne county, Indiana, and in 1S21 came on to Shelby county, being among the early settlers, and they lived here the rest of their days, being among the earliest pioneers of Marion township. They were people of much sterling worth, as was also the father of the subject of this review, wdio became well known in this county during his long ar.d useful life. John Rhodes, the maternal grandfather of Frank Bass, was born in Xorth Carolina. March 26. 1800. the son of Adam Rhodes, who was of German parentage, and also a native of Xorth Carolina, where he grew to manhood l-"rank Bass is a member of a family of seven children, four of whom. tliree_ brothers and one .sister, have died. Those lixing are: Frank: Eha. wife of Will A. Varling. whose sketch is i.. be found on an(.)tlier page < f this work: and Milton Ila-s. wiio l!\e- >n a t'arm near the old homeste:'d in Marion townshij). where he owns about one hundred and -exen.ly-hve acre> of land. He married Abbie Rhodes, nf Rush county. Indian;i. They ha\e an adopteil daughter, a cousin's child that they took to rai-^e as one of their family. Her mother was in like manner reared by Milton liri-s' m ither.

Frank Bass is a well educated man. keeping well abrea<t of the limes, and is interesting in his conversation: after attending the common schools he attended Hartsville College, in Bartln lomew county, for one year, then taught sch')ol a year, after which he studied for one year at Franklin C<-illege, after which he taught for some time, then attended \'aIparaiso University, and in 1SS5 grailu;ited from the Br_\-:int and Stratton Business C'^'llege in Ir.dianapolis. In all these institutions he made a very commendable record for scholarship, having applied himself in a mc^st careful manner to his studies. He began teaching again, enjoying his former success, becoming widely known as an educator of ability, and his services were in great demand. Fie followed this jtrofession until January i, 1801. wh.cn he went to wi rk in the office of the Shelb}'ville Cabinet C'.'mpnn}'. which failed in 1803. after which he worked i;i the office of the Cerealine Manufacturing Ci mpany. at Indianapolis, for a time, but in August. 1S97, he returned to Shelbyville and entered the office of the Spiegel Furniture Company, with which he lias been connected ever since, having charge of the compan}-'s books and gi\ing the utnuist satisfacii' lU in tb.e same owing to his innate business ability, his careful schooling and his lldelit}- to duty.

The domestic life of Mr. Bass Ijegan September 14. 1S9J. when he wamarried to Laura J. Wilson, daughter of Riley B. and Mahala H. Wils m, all of Union township, where they have long been known as one of the influential families of that vicinity. Three interesting children have blessed the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Bass, namely: Lewis A.. Frances Irene and Milton Wilson Bass.

Frank Bass is well known as a local wi.;rker in the Republican ranks, as is also his brother. Milton. The f' inner was elected to the City Council in iSo.S and served until 1902. during which time the interests of the city were care- fully looked afler. >o well in fact, that he was ai;ain elected Councilman in 1905 to serve until January 1, 1910. In 1902 he was elected to fill out an unexpired term on the schccl board in Shelljyville. lie servcil for two years, duriiii;- which time the Carnei^ie library was ci'miileiC'l. he takiiii;- nn small [Kin in- the finishing- of tiie same. He is a meniher "i tiie I're^hyteri.-m chuich, and fraternally he is a Alas in. a member of the Baldwin Commanclcry, Xo. 2, Knights Temjjlar: al-j the Order of My-tic Shrine, the Knights of Pythias and the >.Iodern Woodmen. He takes a great deal of interest in lodge work, and he is heUl in high esteem in l^dge. liusine-s. church aiul .sr.cial circles a^ a result of his h. norable and indai'^trinus career and the worthy family which he represents.

I among the leading medical men of Shelby count}-, but to him belongs the distinction of being a representative of two old and well known families who figured prominently in the pioneer history of this part of the state. As early as the year 1821. Hutson Ray. the subject's great-grandfather, and his brother James Rny. together with Henry X'ail. the doctor's paternal great-grandfather, and tlieir respective families. mo\ed to Shelby county from Xorth Carolina, and settled near W'ray church, in the townships of Brandy wine and Addison. the last named locating in the valley from which lie was frequently obliged to move to Hie higher land during the prevalence of spring freshets and other high waters.

The Doctor's grandf.'ithcr was Bryant Ray. son of Huison Ray, and was thirteen years old wdien the family came to this county. Martha Xail, whom . he subsequently married, being twelve years of age at that time.

After their marriage Bryant and ^^artha Ra_\- settled in Brandy wine township, and in due time the former clearei! and improved a good farm and became, one of the substantial citizens of his community. He died in 1S53. aged forty-five, his widow surviving him until October 15, 1907. when she departed this life within a few days of the one hundredth anniversary of her birth. Mrs. Ray was a woinan of e.xlraorflinary physical vigor, wdiich. with her strong mental powers she retained to a marked degree until her death. In her ninet}'-first year she could walk with ease a distance of ten miles with but few intervals of rest, and her portrait, taken when she was ninety-eight, with a family group, shows every feature clear and distinct, and would impress a stranger as one at Ica-t twenty years ynunger. Bryant and Martha Ray reared four ch.ildren. am mg whom was a son by the name of James, the father

'i'he family nf J;ime-^ and Minerwi Kay consi-ied of six chiMien. four of whom are living, two dying in cliildhootl. Charles I'. li\-es at l-'nirlaiid. and is a carpenter by occupation, in addition to which he devotes some consideration tj teaching: he is a married man. the father of two children. Rov and Pearl. Jac'jb L. lives in Shelbyx ille an.,1 holds a l)o^ilil.n with the I. and C. Traction Railnad. He, t<:o, is married. Walter Scott, the fourth of the surviving children, lives in Shelli}'\ille and has a wife and one son by the name of Burke. Dr. Franklin E. Ray. the oldest member of the family, was horn October 16. 1865, on the homestead in Pirandywine township, and spent the years of his childhood and youili in close tcnich with the scenes of rural life. Attending i the public schools at inter\'als. he subsec|uent]y studied the higher branches of whom he received much valuable instruction and to whom he attributes not a i little of his success since engaging in the practice of his profession.

periors. Severing his connection with that instiution in September. 1S97, Doci tor Ray located at Fairland, where he practiced for a period of four years, when

I but believes in the good work and beneficial intluence of all churches, irrcspecj tive of name or creed. The Doctor's domestic life dates from Seiitcmlicr 30.

j daughter of William and Sarah J. (Duncan) Davis, formerly of Bartholomew county, but n nv residents of Indianapolis, the union being without issue.

The family of this name has been represented in Shelbv countv bv two generations not including the original founders and the vounger element not attending school. John Day. as he is popularly known, who came on the stage of action some year- after the Civil war. is a representative of the second generation of the Dei'rezs. and during his cimparatively brief business career

C. DePrez. one of his sons, has been connected promin.cntly for many xears witli the bnsiness development of Shelhyville. being a moving spirit and large stockholder in one of the earliest oi the fnrnitnre mannfactories. He i? a man of genial dispositii)n. popnlar manners and symixilhctic with the mist'ortnnes of his fellow man. whom he always stands ready to aid with a kind w > ird or more substantia! donation. In early manh.:.od he married Zora L. Miller, a la>ly of many superior qnalilies and si.cial graces, which made her a welcome visitor in the best social circles.

J'lhn Day DePrez. one of the children by this union, was born < ^ne mile from Shelhyville. Indiana. Oci.iber i. iSjj. He graduated with honor from the schools at Shelhyville and then took a two years' course at Hanover College. In Se])teniber. !Sc)j. he entered the Shelby bank, a private institution, and served in different capacities for ten years, l.ieing finally ft;rced to retire on accou'it of ill health. Deciding that a change of climate would be benehcial. Mr. DePrez rusticated for some time in Colorado and came back re-invigorated as the result of crmtact with the mountain air and pure water of the Rock'es. Returning h.ane after a -hort S' journ in the West, he set about organizing a company to purchase the Shelby Democrat, the old-time organ started in 187S bv Mes.= rs. Ray. Sutton and ?kIcCorkle, but at this time being conducted by a publishing company, jlr. DePrez as the ]M-incipal stockhoUler. edit ir and business nvinager. assumed charge of the plant on June 4. 1904. He reorganized the forces, inspired new life in the business auvl liy his energet;c an.d diplc-matic management soon brought about a great im[)rovement in the circulation receipts. The Shelby Democrat in fact regained its old prestige and greativ added thereto, being now recognized as one of the leading county seat papers of the state and the acknowledged organ of the Democratic party in the territorv where it circulates. The weekly circulation, now more than two thousand, exceeds that of any other paper in the Sixth Congressional District. The Democrat is clean in tone, spicy in comments and able in argument, while the news features are reliable and fully alireast of the requirements of first-class journalism. Mr. DePrez's own character of fairness and square dealing is reflected in the pages of the paper he controls and edits, nothing being allowed to enter its columns th.at savors of the ".yellow" or indecently sensational. Such a paper always grows in popularity as it grows in age and the present status of the Shelby Dcm.icrat is a high tribute to Mr. DePrez's business aliility. organizing talent and instinctive knowledge of the requisites for successful editorial work. Though potential in putting others into office.

urged to take the nomination for Mayor and otlier offices of importance, he has steadfastly refused, prcferrin;.;- to w irk in the ranks in recogin'tion of tlie maxim that "ti-e jxx-t of honor is the private station." He does not. liowever. begrudge either time or money to help friends, ami for twelve years has been chairman cf the Democratic City 0>mmittee. In this capacity iie has managed several liard-fonght campaigns, show-ing a tirelessness in effort and a resourcefulness in plans that bespeak the natural born political leader.

On October 28. 1903. Mr. DePrez was united in marriage with Emma, daughter of George and Frances ( Robins) Senour, one of the oldest and most influential of die city"s prosperous families. They reside in a pleasant home at 82 Mechanic street, where hospitality and gnod cheer are dispensed to an ever increasing circle of friends.

:Mr. DePrez is a Knight Templar .Mason, past chancell ir of the Knights of Pythias "md a member of the Elks. Improved Order of Red ^len and Ben Hur. In addition to these regular fraternal relationships he renews his college felkwv^liip as a member of the Phi Delta Theta. Greek fraternity, and is a conspicuous figure at the annual meetings and banquets, ^[r. DePrez's religious afiiliatijns are with the First Presbyterian church, while his wife is a member of the Mcthixlist Episcopal.

Lours Holt-Max

The family of this name is of German origin on the side of bioth father and mother, and became identified with the development of the United States during the second quarter of the nineteenth century. John H. Floltman, a native of Xuremburg, married Catherine Robbers, who. like himself, had been born and reared near the same German city. Thev remained there some vcars after their marriage, but in 1835 detemined to try their fortunes in the Xew World, and took passage on a vessel that landed them at Xew Orleans. I'ushing north they found a home at Evansville. Indiana, where the father carried cri tailoring business until his death in 1S56. His widow married Ferdinand Volmer. with whom she lived until his death. She died in 1S76. Bv her first marriage she had nine children of whom si.x grew to maturity. ^larv. who married John Pohlhaus. died at E\ansville. John H., now deceased, was a harnessmaker at Evansville: Dora, widow of Joseph Thole, is a resident of the same city : Christena. the youngest surviving child, is the wife of Reuben Lamb, cf Evansville. By the second marriage Airs. \"olmer had one son. Henry F., of Teft'crs luville.

Louis HMltiiiau. fourtli of tlie first faniilv iji order of l)irtli. was Imrn :d Evatisville. Imliana. October 6. 1851. an.! received his ediicatiMn in tlie parocliial scho,.l i,f the Roman Cathohc ciiurcli of liis native city. April 12. 1863. wh.en in hi^ i< urtcentli year, lie entered the office of the Democrat, a derman ne\v.-i)aper, as an apprentice to the printer's trade. \\"hen the Courier was founded he joined the mechanical force of that newspajjcr and there completed his aiiprenticesl-iip. After he reached the dignity uf a journevman printer he worked in various ofrlces in different parts of the country, and during this period managed to save some money. In 1S76. with two associates, he purchased the Terre Haute Journal, which proved a losing \-enture in which he sank all of his capita!. In 1880 lie founded t!ie Springfield Illinois Sunday ^lail, a society paper, whicli he dispi.sed of after conducting it for something over a year. His next employment was as foreman in offices at Keokuk. Iowa, and St. Louis. Missouri, s'eptemlier i, 1884. Mr. Holtman purchased the Brazil. Indiana. Democrat, four years later founded the daily edition of the same paper and conducted tlie business until 1901. In April of that year lie disposed, of Iiis interests, came to Shelliyville in August and purchased the Jeffersonian. daily and w-eekly. which he managed for the six following vears. In 190S he S(5!d a half interest in the business to John J. Wingate. changed the name of his pajier to the }vIorning and \A"eekly News, and these publications have since continued under the ownership of Hr,ltman & Wingate. February 19, 1897. ^fi"- H. iliman was elected president of the National Editorial Association, then in convention at Galveston, Texas. A notable event of this occasion was a trip to Mexico, participated in by some three hundred editors and their wives, winding up with a visit to the capital, where !Mr. Holtman responded to a speech of welcome by President Diaz. In September. 1898. he presided at the association's annual convention in Denver. ^Ir. Holtman's fraternal relations have been extensive and conspicuous. He was a charter member and first Grand Knight of the Council of Knights of Columbus at Shelbyville. He was for a number of years an active member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and at one time was elected Grand Master \\'orkman of Indiana, which honor he declined. Like his ancient ancestors for generations, he is a devotee lA the Roman Catholic clnirch and also holds membership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

January 21. 1871, Mr. Holtman was married to Siberia May Murphy, who died March 20, 1899, leaving one child, Harriet Mav. wife of A. \V. Chase, cashier of the First National bank, of Moultrie. Georgia. Mav 15, 1900. Mr. Hiiltman was married to ?\Irs. Julia Cornet, nee \\'eis, of Madison, Indiana, who by her tlrst marriage had a daughter named Elizabeth. Though a man of wide acquaintance in many states. Mr. Holtman is best known as a newspaper man. That business he knows from the ground up. having commenced with "devil's work" and gone through all the stages in the mechanical business and ed.iturial departuKMit-. While he ha-^ had the "ups and downs"' inseparable from this arduous pn.fe-^Mon, he lias .,n the whole done well, and made a suecess of his eallint^. As a writer he has deveLijied an ineisive stvle and understands how t.. prc'^cit c|nc-tio-i. fnrcefully. yet in limited, space. Sensitive in n.ature. (|niet in manner, his hu-ine-- derdin^s arc direct and his convictions on all que-tinns strongly held and sincerely expressed.

Cmristlw F. H. Au.Max

ii'U and a In mic-k i\ing rather itr. winces this sk-ach is nr.e of he has long maintained his idicates. is a (lerman. ha\ing been born in Diepholz, Hanover, in 1849. and be was educated in the Fatherland, but believing that greater opportunities awaited him in the Xew World, in the year 1868, then a dad of nineteen, he crossed the broad Atlantic and landed in the harbor of Xew ^"(->rk. FTe penetrated td the interior, taking un his residence in Cincini cabinet-maker's trade, cinnati, being a skillei

In 1S90 Mr. .-\unian came to Shelliyville. Ind.iana. where he found the same kind of emiilnynient. In 1894 he became a stockholder in the Shelby- \ille \A'ardrol e Company, anrl since then be has liecome \ice-[)residcnt and treasurer C'f the ci^impany. and owing \-ery largely to his business abilit\- and his minute knii\\iedge of details in this business, the company enjoys a liberal patronage.

'Sir. Auman was married in 1S72 to Henrietta Reineberg, 'if Cincinnati. She came from the saiue part of Germany that inir subject hailed fr.^m, having preceded him to America by one month. To this union eight children have been born, two having died in infancy. The other children all live in Shelbyville except one daughter. ]\Irs. Emma Smith, who lives at Eaton, Ohio. The other cliililren are Sulu, Edward, II;irry, Alfred and Clarence. Edward and Harry are both connected with the Wardrulie Company, .\lfred is a student of Purdue University. He is preparing himself for a pharmacist, Clarence is in high school at this writing. They are all bright children and have promising futures before them.

In his fraternal relations Mr. .\uman is a luember of the Masom'c Order, Baldwin Commandery, Xo. 2, of the Knights Templar, also of the Independent

I Mr. Aunian and his family are lield in hish esteem by the people of Slielb_\-ville. where they are regarded as hospitable, honorable and industriinis.

Readers of American history meet with the name of Green and there is none prouder nr more distinguished in om- earlier annals. The famil\- traces to John Green a noted surgeon, who flourished at Salisbury. England, early in the eighteenth century. Fourth in descent frcmi him was another John Green, who became the father of as fine a line of sons as ever honored parents since the da}-s of Gracchi. Their names were Nathaniel. Zachariah. Daniel. Sainuel. \\'illiam. John and Thomas. They were all reared in \'irginia and the older ones were playmates of George Washington during their boyhood. Nathaniel, the eldest, became the famous general of the Revolution, and was one of the intimate friends of the "Father of his Country." during the days that tried men's -souls. Thomas, the youngest son. though less distinguished, was also a famous character during the troublous era wdiich led to American independence. He acted as spy for the commander-in-chief and rendered valuable service for the patriotic army at various periods during the dark days of that struggle. Owing to a close resemblance to a British officer of that naine, he \vas often dubbed "General ^McDonald," the nickname having been conferred by General Francis Clarion, the celebrated "Swamp Fox" of the Carolinas. By palming himself oft as General McDonald at the house of an old Tory he succeeded in securing a horse, which, under the name of "Selim." afterward became known throughout the army of the South. He left a son, who. in after j life became widely known as 'Squire Lott Green, from whom descended the children, five sons and three daughters, whose names are thus recorded : .James W".. William F.. Samuel. John C, Eliza G.. Perry. Amanda G. and ! Anna. The last named, who married a brother of the late Governor Allen G.

schools for some years he finished liis academical studies in Graliam Academy at Kushville, where he was graduated wiien eig-hteen years of age. He llien took a course in tiie Conservatory of ]\[usic at Columbus, Indiana, where he taught the piano until the completion of his. twenty-first year. Meantime he had begun the study of medicine under his father, and so continued for three years after his father's removal to Shelbyville. En.tering Louisville Medical College he secured a degree from that institulion and then t0i>k a pcst-gratluate course in the Kentucky School of Medicine.

to Shelbyville he began active practice, which was suspended temporarily while he attended a course >if lectures for a year at the Cincinnati ]Medical College. He is also a graduate of the State Board of Dental Surgery of Ohio, at Cincinnati. After finishing his studies in these various seats of learning he resumed practice at Shelbyville and has since prosecuted his profession with steadfast earnestness and increa>ing success. He carries on a general practice in a manner that has w ni for him wide p^ipularity. He is a good physician descended from a line uf physicians, and enjoys high standing in the professior.al as well as the social and business world. He is a contributor to medical pulilications. among his latest articles tu attract general attention was his article on tlie "Successful Medical Treamein of Acute Appendicitis," which appeared in the ]^Iarch (1909) number of the "Monthly Cyclopedia." a medical publication of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

On June 7. 1S90. Doctor Green married ^liss Rliotla. daughter of Rev. Thomas P.. and Phoebe (Ball) Gary, of Rush county, the former a pastor of the ^Methodist Episcopal church. His mother was a Buckingham of English descent and his wife is a direct descendant of Joseph Ball, the brother of Marv, the mother of \^ ashington, the "first American." Doctor Green is a member of the County, State and American Medical associations, and he belongs to the local lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Shelbvvillc has always been noted or its progre-'sive minister-;, its earnest church workers and the general interest of a large class in all that appertains to the advancement of moral causes, ^^"^.ile it would be invidious to particularize between so maiiv who have proven themselves worthy, none will begrudge a special tribute to Rev. Louis O. Richmond, who, as pastor of the First Presbyterian church has proved a wortliy successor of the able and piipular ministers that have occupied this pulpit in the past. His parents were Ohio peo])le. and from all accounts de-erved well of all who knew them in all the relations of life. T- O. Richmond, the father, wa^ an enthu'^iastic soldier in the Union.

serving as i)ri\atc secretary to General Sliernian during- the celel)raieil "nnreli to the sea." He was an exjiert l)0<jkkeeper. anrl after tlie war IieM a pnsitii-n as aecoumam with the Atchison, Ti'iicka & ."^ante Fe Raih-iail Coiniuuiy. l>eing^ stationed in Missouri. He married Hannah E. BHss, a native of Ohio, who claims descent from Lewellyn, the last 1 'rince of Wales. I'^or many years she was a prominent teacher in the Bnckeye state, and is now matron of the Yiiiung \\'oman"s Christian A'^sociation at Indianapolis, Indiana. One of her sons is ca>hier nf a hank in h iwa.

L. O. Richm.aid. the nther cliiid, was horn at Ottawa, Kansas, March 2, 1876. hut ohtained liis etlucation in tlie schnwls of Ohio. In 1S93 'i'-' ^^'^s graduated from the Ashtabula high school, and in 11^97 receiveil a degree from the Western Reserve University at Cleveland. The next year was spent at the L'nidii Theik 'g'ic;d Semin.-'ry v\ Xew "^'ork Cit}', aiul twn years at the Auljimi Thecilcgical Semina.ry in the ^anie state. One year was al-'i devoted to collegiate work in Edinburgh, Scotland. Tims equip]ied for the mini-tiw 'Sir. Richmond began looking around for a field of operation-^, and foinul rm Ofjcning at Ironton, Ohiei, where he took charge of the First rresb_\'terian church, and made his first pastorate fruitful of good result- during his seven years of tenure. In fact, h.is ministerial w. irk in the Ohio city was a brilliant success, the congregation licing increased to a membership of four hundred, including many people of wealth and consequence. His second engagement brought him to Shelbyville, where he entered on his pastoral duties April i, 1907, with th.e prestige rif his achievements at Ircjiiton. which had precedicd him and caused his arrival to be awaited with eager expectaticy. This church always popular and progressive, has made advances since r^Ir. Richmond became its guiding spirit. The membership has reached the creditable proportions of five hundred fifty, and nothing is lacking in the various lines n{ working organizations including the Ladies' Aid, [Mission for Aged ^\"omen. and other adjuncts. In the Sunday school class there is an enrollment of two hundred fifty, carefully graded in all departments, and numbering one-tliird more boys than girls. There is a uniformed boys' band of thirty pieces, a gymnasium, dining-room, kitchen, class rooms, with steam heat and gallery, the impro\-ements to the Sunday school room involving an expenditure of twenty thousand dollars. The new pipe organ cost five thousand two hundred dollars, a!id the remodeled auditorium will seat seven hundred fifty.

November 20. 1907, Mr. Richmond was married to Elizabeth Adeline, daughter of Col. John H. and r^Iariah E. (Campbell) ^loulton, of Ironton. Ohio, The colonel was one of the early irrin manufacturers in the Hanging Rock district of Southern Oliio. [Mrs. Richmonil. who is one of a family of six, is a niece of \\'illiam F., Jolm. and Floyte Sherman. She went tlirough the high school at Ironton. attend.ed Wilson College in Pennsylvania, and is well educated. Mr. RichnK n.d him-elf has a goiid working librar\-, and is a close Student of all (|uesti<ins licariny uivm li the People's Lecture C'urse C' iinniiticc in tin bers besides himself. The church sui.pMrt- a teacher and niissuniary m tlic mountains nf Kentucky, wlmse salary and. expenses are i)aid from the lecture fund. Thoug-h the Presbyterian church in Shelbyville has had many able pa>- tors, there have been few equal and none superior to th.e popular gentleman who is giving this important charge all his attention and much earnest work, both mental and physical.

William Evlrsox

The family of this name were early arrivals in Shelby county and the name has long" been familiar in Xoble township. David and Emaline l,Mc- Carty) Everson had three children: Alice. Mella and William. The latter was born on a farm in Xoble township. Shelby county, Indiana, June 4, i860, and his earlv life was spent in rural surroundings. After the usual routine in the local schools he entered the Xormal College at Danville with a view to fitting himself as a teacher. Immediately after leaving the X^irmal he tL:ok up this work and devoted the next twenty-two years to teaching in his native township, his duties giving him charge of classes both in common and high school. He was prominently connected with the St. Paul Puilding and Lean Association eleven years, a considerable portion of the time in the capacity of president. In 1900 he was elected Township Trustee and seiwed acceptably three vears. resigning in June, 1903, to accept the office of County Superintendent, to which he had been elected. In 1907 he was re-elected, receiving the unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees, consisting of eight Democrats and six Republicans. September 30. 1882, :^Ir. Everson married Elizabeth Duty, daugliter of Mr and }>Irs. John Duty. an<l to this union one son, Raymond D., was\orn. Mrs. EN-erson was proprietor of a millinery and dry goods store in St. Paul a number of years. She is ende.wed with an acute business judgment, and her wise counsel has been instrumental in a large degree to the husband's success.

Raymond D. Everson was l)orn in a log farm house in Xoble township midway' between St. Paul and Waldron. August t,o. 1884. He acquired his educati(^n in the common and high sche-ols at St. Paul, after which he took a course in the Vories Business College at Indianapolis, supplemented by a course in the Central Xonnal College, at Danville. After teaching for three years at St. Paul, he- began newspaper work as a correspondent for a county paper. Later he obtaine'd a pr.sition as reporter for the Shelbyville Democrat and the Indianapolis Sentinel, but for f-ur yerirs p.;^t has been the city editor of the Shelbvville M-.rning Xews. In a<Mition to his local work he acts as correspomlent for llie Cincinnati Eiitjuiier. Cincinnati Tinics-Slar. Louisville Courier-Journal and Western Horseman, at Indianapolis. He is also a correspondent for the Xortliem Press Syndicte and devotes considerable time to feature work f...r metn.p. .litan papers. 'I'lie religious afHliations of father and son are with the ^^rethii-li-t church, and fraternal relations. with the Knights of Pythias. The elder ]\Ir. Everson was trustee of the St. Paul Knights of Pythias lodge several years, and at the time the building was erected.

Ray D. I-Iversun'and Ethel Wo Mey. daughter of" Mr. and Mrs. A. B. W'ooley, of St. Paul, were united in marriage January 2, H)o6. Mrs. Everson was born l-"ebruary 7, 1SS4. in Springfield. Missouri, acquiring her education in the common and high schools of St. Paul.

The father and son herein briefly sketched may justly claim cre<lit for what they have so far done in the line of their cho.-;en professions. William Everson is regarded as one of the most successful educators in the state, and his work as superintendent of the Shelby county schools has been above reproach. He has shown good judgment in dealing with teachers, executive talent in handling the schools and a rare foresight for meeting and solving many mixed problems that present themselves to men in his position. His son. Ray, gi\"es promise of making a success in one of the most exacting callings. Wliat he has done as a reporter, correspondent and editor would seem to aiYord ample gaiarantee of the successful achievements the future has in store for him. He is bright, industrious, able and reliable, all essential virtues of the newspaper business.

The family of this name has long been favorably known in the busir.ess, social and p<:ilitical circles of Shelby county. Edward J. Clark, who was a native of Dearborn county, came to Shelby county, spent some years in farming, then settled in Shelbyville, where he engaged in the general insurance business. He met with success and at one time represented si.xteen of the old line companies, both fire and life. In 1905 he retired from active business and turned all his insurance matters over to his son, who has proved a competent successor. Mr. Clark had three brothers in the L'nion army during the Civil war. all of whom sun-ived. and two. Charles and Roliert Clark, are residents of Shelhv count}'. lulward J. married Cora, daughter of James and Harriett Bamhizer. of Johnson county. The Barnhizers were Pennsylvanians. who settled in Indiana early in the last century, and James was a corporal in charge of a wagon train during the Civil war. dying in the South in 1S64. when forty-two years of age. His widow is still living in Johnson county at the age of about eightv rears.

Hany J. Clark. s,,n ul l^dward J. Clail;. was horn in Slicll.y county. February 5, 1881. He attended the cuniirmn schools in ho\-hood, eventually reached the high school at Shelbyville. and after the usual course of studies, was graduated wlien seventeen years old. Immediately thereafter he entered his father's office as clerk and in due time becaiaic thoroughl}' efficient in the insurance business of which he asstnned entire charge in 1905. Meantime he took considerable interest in politics and became iiopular as one of the young Republican workers. He proved to be a "good fellow." the result of all ui which was not without substantial reward for Mr. Clark. In 1906 he was nominated by his party as candidate for City Clerk, and at the ensuing election was triumphantly elected. He has served acceptably and bids fair to be pronounced as one of the city's most popular clerks by the time his term expires in Januar}-. 1910. ^Vlr. Clark's insurance business is much the largest in the city, and his standing is first class with those who take out as well as those who furnish the insiu^ance. His fraternal relations are confined to membership in Lodge Xo. 457, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and his religious affiliations are w ith the ^^lethodist Episcopal church.

October 18, 1904 ^Ir. Clark married Edna, daughter of Jcn.mc and Isabelle !McDaniel. old and well known residents of Slull)y county. Mr. Mc- Daniel, who owned a finely equipped farm and was prumincni in agncultun.l circles as a stock raiser, died March i, 1909. Mrs. Clark obtained her education in the schools at Shelbyville and the \\'a5hington Seminar\- at W'asiiington, D. C. ]Mr. and Mrs. Clark have one daughter, bom May 5, 1907, and christened \'irginia. The family enjoy high standing in the social world and are welcome guests in the best Shelbvville societv.

The numerous furniture factories at Shelbyville have been factors of great importance in building up the city. Aside from their value as industries, the employment they give to labor and the money brought in exchange for their products, they have been the loadstone to attract good mechanics, who constitute a valuable element of the population. Most of these have thoroughly identified themselves with the place by establishing hornes, other.s have branched out into new lines of business and altogether the men who run the factories and do the necessary work, nearly all of which requires skill, constitute the bone and sinew of Shelbyville's citizenship. It was the factories that brought Silas A. Pitman to the city, and thus to them is indirectly due what all concede to lie a valuable acquisition. He was brjrn in Ontario, Canada, in 1S73, his parents being William and Ann Pitman. He remained in Canada until sixteen years old. wlien he went to Toledo without means, to lace the prohleni of making his way in the world. As a first step he apprenticed himself to learn the cabinet-maker's trade, soon became sutticiently proticient to be called a j(iurne}'maii, and then started out to seek eiv.ployment where workmen in this line were in iloma.nd.- He wcirkcd at wnimis places includini;' Kankakee. Penna. PVM<in. k'armington, Illinois; Indianapolis. Columbus and Shelbyville. Indiana. In all he put in about ten years as a cabinet-maker, and then decided to engage in anuther line of business. About 1S89 he bought a small confectionary and cigar store on East Washington street, in Shelbyville, the whole capital invested amounting to but si.\ty dollars. But Mr. Pitman believes in pushing things, and in three months had so increased his trade as to require new quarters. These were found two doors from his first location, but three months later it was necessary to again enlarge his store and he moved to his present locatim on the southwest corner of PIarris(in street and the public square. This energetic young man has shown that large things may grow from small if there is the right kind of seed and the right kind of cultivator, for the sixty dollar plant has become a feature of the city in the confectionary and cigar line, the stock being large, the assortment select and all the material displayed attractively. The lover of a smoke can get any cigar he wants from the costly "perfecto" to the cheapest cheroot; soda lovers will find the most fascinating flavors and candy-eaters will be tempted by the infinite variety of sweets displayed behind Mr. Pitman's counters. In addition to this he keeps all the current periodicals for those who like to read, and his place is one of the most poi>uIar headquarters of the city.

August -O, 1901, Mr. Pitman married !Mrs. Daisy Reile}'. of Kankakee. Illinois, and has two children. Antoinette and Dorothy. Politically Mr. Pitman represents that class who insist on carrying their so\-ereignt_\- under their liats. He wears no party label but listens to the discussions, reads the literature and votes for the best man. His only fraternal relations are with the popular order of Knights of Pythias, which he joined after coming to Shelljyville. He is a pleasant man to kno\\- and has deserved all his success. Vvhich is due to pluck, hard work, good sense and the capacity to save.

Frederick H. Chuedex

There are few people in Shelby county, and certainly none of the older generations, who are not familiar with the name as well as the face of Frederick H. Cheuden. For nearly three decades he greeted the thousands who have business with the Clerk of Shelb_\' Circuit Court. During that time he made friends of evervbodv, and it is doubtful whether a single enemv resulted from

Julius, Dora, Louisa. Albert. Heniian and Winifred. Dura married Rlieinlian Reineke, resides in Shelbyville and has two children. Evelyn and Richard. Louisa married Alfred F. Roberts, a cotton merchant at Ridqelv. Tennessee. Julius is a mail carrier. Edward an<l Albert arc painters and \'\'inifred is a spindle car\-er. all located at She!b\ \ille.

Armin Chucden. second of the sons, has hail an unusually successful business career. \\ ell educated in the common schools, graduat at the early age of seventeen, his first venture was as a grocer, but this was exchanged for a position on the staff of the Democrat, then owned by W. Sc.;it Kay. ' When the Democrats came into power at \\'ashingl..n and Shelbyville had a postmaster of that denomination. Mr. Chueden was appointed deputv. and discharged the duties of that office for three years. He next entered the Clerk's cfillce as deputy, and after eight years in 'that office he accepted an oft'er in 1894 to become bookkeeper for the Ib-dell l-urm'ture Companv. When the position of secretary and treasurer was made vacant by the deatli of Milton B. Robbins, the directors elected My. Chucden as his successor, and he has since held that position. He has also been a stockholder in the company for twelve years, and is regarded as one of the moving spirits of this popular manufacturing industry. Frederick H. Cliueden has long been an honored member of the Dumont Po.-^t, Grand Army of the Republic, and he and his wife are aftiliated with the Lutheran church.

Claude F. Fix

Stephen A. Fix. founder of the family ,,f this name in Shelbv countv. was one of the uK.n extensive and progressi\e of its agriculturists. " He c .nducted five hundred sixty acres of land and was a familiar figure at all the meetings attended by farmers. Eorn in Washington township in Oc;ol,er. 1850. he died May 2. 1908. at the Martinsville sanitarium. He married M'llinda Doran, who was born in Shelby county in Februnrv. 1854. and died July 7, 1901. They became the parents of two children: Curtis E. and Claude F., the former is with the :Metropolitan Insurance Company, and married Jessie, daughter of James and Sarah Hoop, of Acton, and has two children.

Claude F. Fix, younger of the sons, was born in Tackson townshii). Shelby cotmty. Indiana. April 24. 1877. After finishing school he took employment with Strickler &- Fix, agricultural supply dealers at Eoggstown. He remained with them for four years, and afterwards entered the school of Doctor Barnes, at Indianapolis, to study scientific embalming and was graduated in 1907. Being elected Trustee of Sugar Creek township he managed the aff'airs of the r.ffice for four years, and on January iS. 1907. removed to

December 12, 1S89, Mr. Fi.x married Miss Rlioda. tlans^iiter of Jolm and Snsan Baynon. an extensive dealer in Innibcr and saw-mill owner of Sugar Creek township. They had one child. Rnfus. born February 8. 190J.

Many years before the Ci\il war a young Irishman left his native count}' of r^Iayo. and stepped aboard a steamship bound for the land of promise across the sea. He was about twenty-five years of age, full of vigor, and he settled in Franklin county ambitious to make his way in the \vorld. About the same [ time another ship brought over Bridget Gillespie, who was chaperoned by an which his first business venture was as school teacher in Xeedham township, j in April. 18S9. he began the study of law with Hord & Adams, at Shelbyi ville, and remained under instruction of the firm for Uiree years. Admitted

(1892 Mr. Campbell was elected Prosecuting Attorney for Shelby and Johnson counties, and re-elected two years later, retiring in 1S96. after four years J of acceptable sen-ice. He is quite prominent in politics. ha\-ing serxed two ment of it> affairs during- the streiuums local campaign of 1S9S ami 1900. He ranks high in his nrufession as a man of integrity and upright methods, often being appointed hy the court as administrator of important estates. He is a memher of the Knight- of Colunilni^, Knighis of St. John, and the I-'lks.

January S. 1801. he married Mi-s Jimmie, daugluer of James W. anJ> Lydia E. (W'orland) Knight, of Fayette county, Kentucky. The father <>{ !Mrs. Campbell is a well-to-do farmer, and she was sent to the Sisters" Sch.xil at \\'hite Sulphur, now Cardom Seminary cv Convent for girls. She to >k a four years" course and is finely educated, having a special taste for music and painting, in which arts she excels. The family are devoted members of St." Joseph's Catholic clnuxh. and besides his commodious home at 218 W'c-t Washington street, Mr. Camjibell owns residence proporties in other pirts <>{ the city.

Robert T. Stewart

Robert T. Stewart, partner of Claude E. Eix in the undertaking business, was born in Orange township, Ru-h county, Indiana, October 22. 1S63. His father. Joseph Stewart, who was born in Ohir. ^larch 20. 1842. died September _ 5. 1906. He married Sarah }vlcek, a native of Decatur ciunty. Indiana, ar.d, she became the mother of seven children: R^ibert T.. Xettie, now INIrs. C,><- nell ; Xancy, now Mrs. Young: Martin E.. Guy: Rebecca married Carl Gifford, is deceased, and Leslie, deceased. Robert T.. the oldest of the family. worked on the farm until he was twenty-three years old and later studied embalming in the Cincinnati Embalming Colle.ge, at Sullivan's school, and that of Doctor Barnes, in Chicago, and Myer's school of embalming at Indianapolis. He took a full course and received a diploma from each of these schools, also a license from the State Board of Embalmers. Mr. Stewart has been in this business for m"ne years, including his partnership with IMr. Fix. The firm is unusually well equipped for their business, carrying a complete outfit of funeral goods, e\-ervthing of the best and up-to-date in make. Their embalmi-ig work is strictly in accord with the latest scientific discoveries in that line. Both being excellent business men. always on hand and prompt in their attention to calls day or night, the public is sure to get e.xcellent sen-ice by calling on Stewart & Eix. Mr. Stewart belongs to the Red Men, Maccabees. Elks, Ben Hur and the Eagles. His family is a long-lived one. there being representatives of five generations now living. Thomas ?\Ieek. the maternal grandfath.er, is a resident of Greensburg, Indiana, and sprightly at the age of ninety- f.ur years. A native of Kentucky he removed to Indiaiia and became wealthy as a farmer, owning eight hundred acres of land. Mr. Stewart was married twice. First to Louisa Mahan, who died in 1S91. In 1903 he married Emn-sa Meek.

\\'hen Shelby cnuiity was quite vcnmc;- and iinpulati' m sparse, the scattered pioneers were joined hy Sniitli \\'i'iL;atc. a Keniuckian liy liirtli and a carpenter by trade. He came in as early as iSj^:;, and pnned tn he a i^reat acquisition to the community as he was skilled in his trade. enler])risini;' and resourceful, and became a factor in the (level. 'imient and upbuilding'. Many of tlie early dwelling-s were erected 1)\' him. .and the lirst jail of the county. consisting- of logs, was built by himself and brothcr-indaw, Elisha Baker. They also built the first grist-mill, and Mr. Wingate continued as a carpenter and builder tuitil 1852. when he turned o\cr the business to his son. Elisha E. Wingate. af;er which he engaged in farming and dealing in live stock until the death of his wife in 1855. A year or two later he reninved to Bartlniloniew cotmty and farmed near Taylorsville until his death in 1878. Refnre coining to Indiana he married Catherine Titus, of Scott cou:,ty. Kentucky, by whom he liad nine children, seven of whom grew to maturity. Elizabeth married Jacob Brown, and died at Shelbyville. ]^Iary married Reason Robins, and died in Jasper count}-. Illinois. Rebecca first inarried Middleto:i l^>urton, and after his death became the wife of Elisha \\'orden, being now a resident of Shelbyville. Elisha B.. after a long and bus.y life as a builder and contractor, died at Shelbyville in 1908. Martha, deceased, was the wife of William McHenry. William, also deceased, was for many years a merchaiit at Shelbyville. Robert died at the age of eighteen and Julia, the youngest, died in infancy. In 1856 the father married Mrs. Elizabeth McConnell. daughter of Benjamin Irwin, fomier president of th.e Jeffersnnville. Madison iS: Indianapolis Railroad, which is now a part of tlie rennsylvrmia system. By this second marriage there were children. Edward and Jennie, buth married and living near Taylorsville.

John J. Wingate. the eighth child by liis father's first marriage, was born at Shelbyville. July 1. 1830. He received a comni'in school education, and when seventeen years old became an employe of Solomon Alter, publi^lier of the Independent Banner, wh.ere he learned the printer's trade.

After the suspension of this publication, some four years later, Mr. Wingate became foreman of the \'i:unteer office, aiid from 1863 to 18^15 was en- .gaged in the gmcerv bu.^iness. In lanuary. 186^1. the Shelby Republican, which thereafter was conducted by J. M. Cumbach until 1875. then sold to Simeon J. Thompson, who published the same until 18S4. Mr. Wingate was made business manager during these years, the business increased from year to year. In June. 1884. the paper passed into the hands of the Shelby Printing Companv. whh Mr. Wingate as inanager. The original capital stick was four thousand dollars, which under Mr. ^^"i^gate's management paid an annual dividend of eight per cent. Erom time to time he purchased stock until even-

UKtually lu- Iiccamc owiitT of iiearix- all of it aii.l nn Oci.'ln.-r Ji, mo; plant for twelve thousaiul dollar>. In l-'eliniary, i<ju8. lie purchased a half interest in the JctYcrsoniaii, daily and weekly, lornied a stock company and incorporated as the Xews Printing- Company, clianging the name of the publication to the Daily and Weekly Xews and the politics from Democratic t" Independent.

Mr. Wini.;ate became a Rei>nlilican in early life anxl since his ei,L,dneenth year lias taken an active part in the politics of old Shelby. He frequcnllv acted as delegate to district and state conventions, and in 1904 was hon(.)rcd bv election as a delegate to the national Kciiublican convention from the Si.\th Indiana Congressional district, and took part in nominating Roosevelt and I'airbanks. He is a charter member of Chillon Lodge, Xo. 39. Knights of I'ythias, and has always taken an active interest in the affairs of this popular fraternitv. September 3. 1S61. Mr. Wingate was married to Lucy .A., daughter of William and Rachael Lacy. She was born in Covington. Fountain countv. Indiana, in April, 1S45, '"t' came with her family to Shclbyville in 1859 Mr. and Mrs. Wingate have an only son. William, who was born June 18, 18117. and is now a traveling salesman for the Oneida Community, of Xew Y.ivk. headquarters at St. Louis. Missouri. He married May. daughter of Major Asa Clark, a popular family in the social circles of Shelbyville. 'riiey have two children by this marriage, a daughter named Hazel, and a son nameil \\'illiam. The Wingate home is plea,santly located at 91 West Broadwav. and is the center of an extensive visiting circle made up of relatives and friend^ of the family. Mr. is the dean of the newspaper fraternitv in Shelby county, and full of interesting reminiscences of the "ups and do\vns" of the profession during the last half ceiUurv.

Tohx Hoop

An interesting man to talk to on any subject, religion, politics, business, or literature, is the veteran insurance and real estate dealer, whr. may be f. >und at any time during offxe hours in Ins regular place of dealing with the public. He has accumulated a vast store of information on varions questio:is. including ancient history, scientific development and the progress of the world along all lines. A cursory examination of his library furnishes one an idea as to the source of much of his learning a'; well as his tastes, the conspicuous v.-rks being "\^olney's Ruins of Empires." the .-t.andard. Encyclopedias, biographical and historical books. Homer's Illiad. Campbell's Poems and manv others. The parents were easterners who came we^t in what is called "an earlv dav." and took part in the trials and struggles characteristic of the pioneer period.

Dcsjiito "ups and downs" incident to e\ ery occupation in this uncertain world, market garrlening. perhaps, has more attractions than anv other pursuit. It is an out-of-doors life and as such, conducive to licalth ; it possesses a delight all its own, for those wdio like to see things grow and the planting and replanting, the experiments with new varieties, the nature studv essential to produce tlie best results, all bring about that peculiar pleasure known as the jov of creating, ^[r. \\'haley. who has followed this business at Shelbyville for about ten years, has shown that it may be made profitable with small capital and a narrow acreage. His paternal relatives were all Kcntuckians and identified with that state during most of the first half of the last centurv. Edward ^^'haley, who came from Palmyra, :\Iisscuri, had a son named' Eenjamin, who in early manhood married Jane, daughter of \'ivian Bush, of Clark county, Kentucky, and to this union we are indebted for the subject of our sketch. P.enjamin Franklin Whaley was born at Sharpsburg, Bath county. Kentucky, January G. 1853. His father owned a farm in the county of his nativity, and on this he grew u-p, learning con.siderable al)out the routine agriculture as it was carried on in that part of the S.nith. His father died about the time he became of age. and the son abandoned farming for the nnre agreeable inisiness of merchandising. He conducted a general store at Sharpsburg for about fourteen years and then came to Shelbyville to accept a position as traveling salesman for all the furniture factories of the city. His duty was to introduce the goods throughout the Southern states, and as each facto'rv made a difl'erent line of furniture it wa^ an object tn t-ft'ect combination sales. Mr. \\'haley did good work in extendmg the reputation and field of the Shelbwille factories, but eventually, on account of ill health, decided to go into bu.siness for himself. So he finally quit the road, leased a small quantity of land in th.e northwest section of Shelbyville and began raising vegetables for market. The work proved congenial, was gradually expanded and the proprietor prospered. In tiiree years he was able to buy a home, has added annuallv to his possessions, and at present owns eight acres of valuable ground within the city limits of Shelbyville. His aim is to cover his lots with substantial houses before selling:, with a view to ,L;fttint:: a l)etter cla-> of tenants and congenial surn.undinsis tr. attract the same. 1 le still ciminue- his market gardening and talks enthusiastically of it a- a health-giving as well as a profit-producing pursuit.

In 187S Mr. Whaky married Lena l'... <laught<-r of Ilu-h and .\Felissn (.Miller) Anderson, of Cynthiana. Kentucky. '\\> this union tw.. children were born. Benjamin V. and Hugh Klgin. The l.iiicr is deceased. October 2. 1882, the mother died, and ou Decemlier 17. 1888. Mr. Whaley married Minerva, daughter of John and Ann ( Swetnam) Arnold, of Owcnsville, Kentucky. The children by this marriage were Arnley and Kstella. deceased: Camille. Gendron. Opal. P.ra.xton Burpee, Birely W'hitcomb and I'.dward Orvis. Mr. and Mr.s. Whaley are niemliers of the Christian church, with wiiich he united at the age nf sixteen vears.

Holding prestige among the successful farmers and enterprising citizens of today, the subject of this sketch has had much to do in advancing the material interests of Brandywine township, ar.d making it one of the most prosperous sections of th.e highly-favored county of which it fr.rms a jiart. He Ins also achieved signal success in liusiness circles, and to him and such publicspirited men as he, the thriving town of Fairland is indebted for much of the prosjjerity by which its recent history has been characterized. ^lartin Jones is a native of Fleming count}-. Kentuck}-. and the sixth of a f.anu'lv of eleven children, wdiose parents were John F. atid Lucinda (Myers,) Jones. He was born March 4, 1847. ^'"^1 when about three years old was taken by his parents to Brown county. Ohio, where he grew to maturity on a farm and received his educatii?n. and where he continued to reside until 1864. In August' of that }'ear he enlisted in C'ju.ipany D. One Hundred and Sevcnty-tifth Ohii> Infantry, with which he served under General Thomas until the close of the war, although suffering much tlie meanwdiile by reason of impaired health, which necessitated his retention for nearly eleven months in the army hospital, and two months and two days at Xashville. Tennessee, and nearly two montlis at X'ew Albany, Indiana. Receiving an honorable discharge at the expiration of his term of service in 1865. he returned to Oliio. but the following year came to Shelby county, Indiana, where he supported himself during the five years ensuing as a farm laborer, working for different parties in various parts of the cour.ty and earning an honorable reputation as a steady, indus- 'trious and reliable hand. A young man of steady habits an.d much nv)re than average energy, he never failed to secure employment at the highest wages i):!iil for his kind of lal.wr. and by carefully sa\ ing- his carnin^js he was enabled at the expiration of the period indicated to engage in farmiT.g upon his '>\\n rcs])onsibility.

On >Larch 16. 1870. INFr. Jdnes entered the marriage relation with Miss Eli-^abcth Boles. \vho was binrn in P.p'wn ci;iunty. Ohio, March 17. 1850, being a daughter of David and ?^Iary J. (Jackson) Boles, bodi jiarents natives of tlie Buckeye state. Mrs. Joires came to Shelby county. Indiana, with her gr;inilfaiher, Thomas Decksi^n. when a child, and it was here that her marriage was solemnized, immediately after which the young couple settled in a part of the old Hankins farm in Brandywine township, which Mr. Jones cultivated as a rented property during nine }ears following. At the expiration of that time he moved to another farm in the same township, where he resided for one year, and then rented the Kent farm on which he until purchasing eighty acres ui his own, four years later.

\\'ithout noting in detail Mr. Jones' varied real estate transactions, suffice it briePiy to state that he has added to his original purchase from time to time, until he now owns in the township of Brandywine. two hundred acres of as fine land as Shelby county can boast, all in one body, and constituting one of the largest and best farms in this part of the state. Admirably situated in section 28. and composed of parts of the old Waits. Pope and Bradley farms, which have long been noted for fertility and productiveness, the place being es])ecially adapted to agriculture and stock-raising, and with its many improvements, including a splendid modern dwelling, commodious bam, out- Iniildings. fences and other evidences of advanced prosperit};, is today, the equal of any other farm of its area in the county, and far superior to the majority. On taking possession of his place 'Sir. Jones found it in very poor cotiuilion. the buildings being dilapidated, the fences low and badly decayed, the soil nm down and depleted, and a general air of mismanagement and neglect pervading the entire premises. Addressing himself resolutely to its restoration, it was not long until a marked change was effected, and from one of the ])' loreirt and most indifferent it liecame within a few years one of the best and in.ost attracti\"e among the many desirable rural homes of Brandywine township. Mr. Jones is a progressive farmer in the most liberal meaning of die term, and his career presents a series of successes which have gained for him distinctive precedence among the leading men of his calling in his township ar.d county. He is interested in live stock, his cattle. h'"jrses and hogs being of the finest breeds, and from this important branch of farming he derives the greater part of his income. In addition to his chosen calling, he has been identitied with the material progress of the county in a business way, ha^dng been one of the promoters and original stockholders of the Fairland National Bank, and a member of the board of directors of the same. Starting in life in the humble capacitv of a farm laborer, with no capital save the sound sense, well balanced jiKlyment ami cnerg}' with wiiich nature so iilenlifully endoweil him. liis triumph over obstacles ami iliscourayeiiients and advancement to his present position amont^- the successful men of his day in his adopted county, have been c. 'nimc-nd.-'.ble. and he is deserving- of gMvat credit as well as the high esteem ><i his fellow citi/ens.

Mrs. lones died in iNijo, after bearing her husbanil two daughters. Elenora i ikce;i-ed ). and Aiidra M.. who was born January i. 1S79. and who is now the v.ife ^^i llerb.ert I'.asseti and the m<ither of one child by the name of Martin. In the year 18(^7 Mr. Jones was united in mariage with Miss Sarah Hankins. whose birtli iiccurred on the 4th day .'f March. 1847. being a daughter of William and Huldali G. (Salla ) 1 lankins. v, Imse I'amily history appears elsewhere in these pages.

Mr. Jones is a Rejiublican and one of the stalwart leader> of his party in Shelby county. With the exception of several minor lown>hi]) olt'ices he has never aspired to ])ul.lic position, being o nienl with gi\ing- his (Kirty the benefit of his counsel. In their religious belief Mr. and Mrs. Jones subscribe to the Methodist creed, hut belong to different local societies, the former holding membership with the Ray Methodist E])iscopal church, and the latter being identified with the Ihandvw ine congregation.

Among the worlliy S(;ns of the famous Emerald Isle, as his name imiilies. is the well known jeweler of Shelbyville. James McCloskey. who was l>3rn in County Derry, Ireland, June i, 1S80, the son of William and Margaret (Cassady) McCloskey. als > natives of County Derry. Ireland. When James was two vears old this worthy family etnigrateil frmn those distant shores to America, finding their way westward. locating in Shelbyville. Indiana, where friends and relatives had preceded them. There were seven children in this family, of whom two are deceased ; the five living are Mary, a teacher in the public schools of Shelbyville. being at this writinjj in school Xo. i : Katherine is the wife of Henry Friday, a native of I'nion town.ship. Shelby county: his parents. Valentine and Elizabeth Friday, were natives of Germany, who catne to Shelljy county in early days, living f<jr a period of about fort\- years in I'nion township, where they became well known and prosperous, owning four hundred and ninety-tive acres of land. Since 1888 Mr. Friday has been proprietor of the bakery, confectionery and restaurant at the southwest corner of the public square in Shelbyville. He has been a member of the local City Council for a ])criod ci fourteen years. Mr. ai;d Mrs. I'riday are the i):irents of two children, b-e and lohn Day. Eucile. the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil-

!i;iin ^IcClo?key. is the witc nf ] xo llenint:'. an exiii.rt aeC' miiiam and auditor, with headciiiancrs in Shelliy\ille, Iml his husini.->s takes him Id variiius p.arts of tlie countrv: thcv are the i)arLni- nf two chil.hcn. Mariierv and Catlierine. Martha McCi( skcy' tlie other dau-hter. hvcs at Osakis, Minnesota, and is in hnsiness as a (h"cssnial<cr. Janic- McLln^kcy. the yonng'cst niemher nf the family, attended tlie pubhc schouls of ShelljyviUe. after which he \\. irked at two difterent trades before learning the jeweler's art. When almut fifteen years old he went to work for C. Steinhauser. who is in the jewelry hnsiness on the public square. Being ambitious to learn the jewelry business thoroughly he apjilied himself carefull}- to his work and nt^ted the many details incident to carrying on the same in a succes'^ful manner. Being quick to learn he mastered tliis art in a short time, and on April 9, 1906. he botigh.t out the jewelry stnre of Frank Cdab and wcn.t ir.to business for himself. He was successful from tlie first owing to his thorough preparation for this line of work and his courteous treatment of customers. On February 1, icjoS. he moved to his liresent lc:ication in South Harrison street, where he has established a neat, \\ell-ke[)t and attracti\-e store. a!wa_\'s stocked witli an excellent grade of goods. He has a good lijcation and in it lie carries an excellent assortment of all kinds of jewelry - as already intimated - watches, clocks, china, cut glass, diamonds, silver ware. etc. ; his store compares favorably with those of much larger cities, and it is liberally patronized by people f re 'Ui all parts of the county.

In his fraternal relations Mr. McCloskey is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lodge Xo. 822. of which he is a charter member. He is also a member of the fourth degree Knights '<i Colum1>us. He is also a member of the Benevolent and Prntective Order of Elk>. He belongs to the St. Jiise]ili's Catholic church. In his business life he makes it a point to not only thoroughly understand his work but to please his patrons at all times. He conducts his business in a clean, honorable wa}-, and is known as a man of integritw and he is highly esteemed both by his patriiis and per?onal friends.

Orville Leslie Bishop

Cyrenius Bishop was a man' belo\-ed by e\'erybody. genial in manners, courteous in address and a friend-maker as well as a friend-holder: of commanding presence, quiet demeanor, he naturally drew people about h.im and none enjoyed higher standing with all classes of people. He was born in Smyth county. \'irginia. in 1825. and was first engaged in farming after coming west. Coming to Indiana in 1835 he .settled in Moral townsh.ip. Shelby county. In 185.) he wa-; clectcl Keomler of Shcll.y county and served a term of four years, after wliicli he purcliasctl an interest in the drui;- st.c.re of S. P. McCrea. The firm of .MeCrea & Eish.ip was at one lime tlie oldest in the city, having- cntinued for eiglitccn years at tlie same place, and the names of tlie proprietors became hnuseh.ild words. Tliere was a dis>ohitiiin of partiiersliii) at the end nf eighteen xears and .Mr. Risliop engaged in the stove and tinware business witli his sun-in-law. Josepli C. I'earsr.n. 'I'ln's firm continued until a short time before ]Mr. P.ishop's death. Me married Marv Johnson, a native of Decatur county, by whom he had eight children, six of wh<>m are still living.

Orville L. Bishop, his son and success-)r. was b.)m in Moral township. Shelby o.unty. Indiana. May 25. 1850. He attended the Shelbyville public schools for snme years and finished at :i seminary. His first empioyment was as a clerk in his father's drug store and he put in his leisure time to perfect himself in all branches of the business. When -the Imlian law to reg-ulate the practice of pharmacy was passed. ^Ir. Bishcp became a registered pharmacist, and is rec<:ignized as one of the best qualified nun in the profession. lie spent five years in the drug store of John H. Leefers, but aside from this sought no outside engagements. His place of business is at Xo. 22 Public Square, in a building containing one fluor and a basement. Mr. Bishop has inherited much of his father's suavity and may without flattery be called a worthy son of a worthy sire. He is sociable in disposition, accommodating to all and readv at all times to do favors for his friends. Mr. Bisliop married Jennie, daughter of John ?vl. and Sarah Haehl. who died October 2j. IQ07, leaving two children. Jeniu'e Ethel, the eldest, died in her eighth year, and .\nna Orvilla makes her home with her father.

Rev. Johx Peter Divers

The western branch, of the family of this name originated in Oh first hear of Louis }ilyers. who was a mcchain'c and farmer in C'nlumhi.ana county. His son, John, was born at Salem. Ohio, became a shoemaker, and his brnther being a tanner, they did a wholesale business at Bucvrus. bMm's health failing he abandoned his other business to engage in farming", near wb.at is n.)w known as Ridgeville Corners. Though reared a Lutheran, [nhn Myers ha<l been converteil at an early day to the Mennonitc faith, and became a leader among these people, a settlement of wlmm develfj;)ed in the neigh!)r>rhood of his home. Being a man of ad\anced views aiid teaching strict tciuperance. evening preaching. Sunday schools and evangelistic campaigns, he fell into disfavor with the simple and honest, but somewhat fanatical' sect to which he had given his allegiance. The result in the end was his ex-com- municatirin as a "diNturbcr of the peace." During- the twelve years oi liis l)reachiiig he continued to manage his farm, but Inially retiictl to Wausem. Ohio, and for several years pas', has been a resident of that place. He married Magdalene Rich, a nati\e of Alsace. Loraine. who came witli her parents to Ohio when three years old. Her father became a prosperous manufacturer of Swietzer cheese in his native town, but after he had built up a g-ood trade, lost his fortune as a result of an epidemic of disease among cattle. He then came to the United States and settled at Canton. Ohio. John and ^vlagda'.ene Myers were the parents of nine cliildren. all of whom are living. The mother died at Wausem. Oliio, November 15, 1907. aged sixty-six years, her husljand being fourteen years her senior and their birthdays b(.ith being on September 5. J. P. ]\[yers, who was the second child and oldest boy of his father's family of nine, was born at Bucyrus. Ohio. October 29, 1867. and was only a year old when his parents moved to the fariri. The educational facilities were poor during his earlier years, but later there was an improvement, and young Myers at nineteen _\-ears of age succeeded in getting a license to teach. The money thus made enabled him to attend the Ohio Xr^rmal University, at Ada. where he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the summer of 1S93. While at this school his experience in the Bible class and the preaching of George A. Smith turned his attention towards religion, and in 1890 he decided . to join the ministry. The money panic at that period compelled him to resume teaching temporarily, and while conducting a term at Holgate, he preached half the time in the Presbyterian church, both for the good he could do and the practice, and this experience confirmed his original resolve to join the hosts of Christ. A post-graduate course at Ada of two terms prepared Mr. ]Mvers for Hiram College, where he spent his time from 1895 to 1S97, graduating in the spring of the last named year. After leaving college he took charge as pastor of a southside church at Lima. Ohio; from there he went to the Central church at Muncie, In.diana. to wliich he devoted three years and then assumed pastoral control of Xorth Park church at Indianapolis. After attending Butler College for two years and obtaining a >.Iaster of Arts degree, he went to Xew Carlisle, Indiana, spent two years at Chicago University and obtained a Bachelor of Divinity degree. He accepted a pastorate at Painesville, Ohio, but resigned after two years on account of the ill health of his child. The next move was to Paulding, in the same state, for two years during which time he built a fifteen thousand dollar church, eighty per cent, of the cost paid in before the plastering was put on the walls. Removing to Portsmouth. Ohio, misfortune overtook him in the shape of ill health for himself and the death of his son. on September 13, 1907. January 25th. of the same year. }^Ir. ^^lyers" came to Shelbvville and assumed the pastorate of the First Christian church, to which he has devoted his time ever since. Being always an ardent student he has accumulated a good library, the books of wdiich are well thuml>ed. and their cntciits mastered to an umt>ual decree. His only lodge connectinn is with tlie Knights of Pythias at I'auMing. 01ii'>. The membership of his present church is about seven hundred, with a Ladies" Society of one hundred, with ]\Iiss Hattie Bass as pre-iilent. 'i'h.ere are more than r<n\v hundred eurnlletl in the Sunday scImoI. of wliich I'en T. Smith is superi-itendent. Mrs. 1-dvy is president of the C. W. 1!. M. There is an nrgani/'ed men's I'.ihle class with an enrollment .>f one hundred, under tlie presidency of Jolm M. P.rown. The co:igregaiicn owns a k^t in the southeastern part of town valued al two thousand dollars, where it is proposed to erect a mission church. 'I he church is a modern building with a seating capacity of one thou-and. including ilic auditorium and Sunday school room.

Mr. flyers married hdorencc K.. daughter of "Squire and .\nne ( Cledhill) Spencer, of Cleveland. Ohio, a lady of education and special accomplish-

A fine sample (^f the Englishman turned American is Charles A. White, the popular music dealer, ch.oir leader and all-around goi.d fellow, of Shelbyville. His father. Jeremiah Pnitts White, was an expert stone-mason, and long held the position of foreman in a quarry. He afterwards worked at his trade in London and became well known to all engaged in his line of business. As he was born in iSiS and died in June, 1908. a little calculation will sho^v that he rounded out a life of the unusual length of ninety years. He married Sarah ^\'inter. also a native of England, who bore him seven childre!i before her death in 1864. Charles .\. \\'hite was lx)rn at I'lymouth. county of Devonshire. May II, 1S55, and was but nine years old when he lost his mother. He attended a private school in London, Init found it necessary to work at a tender age and when only fifteen years old we find him apprenticed to a stonemason. He gave up the job. however, at the end of a year to follow an elder brother to America, who reported better opportunities for h.im in this country. This brother, whose name was Harry, had emigrated in 1872 and was working as a stone-mason at P.uft'alo. Charles went direct to that city after landing- in Xew York, and after his arrival resumed his studies for a while, but in the it'Wow'mg year en<jag-efl in the summer InMel lnls;ne^s at Fairpnint. as the i>resent assembly grounds mi LaUe Cliauiauqua were then kmiun. L;uer he went to Dunkirk, Xew ^"ork. in the same occupation with ^(r. ("lerran^. a I'elluw Englishnuin. Tlie full.iv,-ing year he rciunKMl to l-'aivp-'ini ami i.',..k c!;ar-e ni the Talaee lintel, at a -n,,,! sakary. That fall he went M Winniiie- -^pen-l the winter with his hrnther. who was doing contract work in the Canadian city. His next employment was as cashier fnr a large hotel at Toledo. Ohin. where he spent three years and was tlicn compelled hv sickness to give up his po-itinn. After recuperati'.ig lie returned in Tolcd.) and engaged in the mu.-ic l)u-^iness as traveling salesman fur Thomas McGregor, with wlmni he remained for three years. In July. 1SS5, Mr. Wliite remove:! to Shelby ville and engaged in the music Inisine--- "h hi- , ,\vn account and since then he has been one of the fixtures as well as one of the features of the city. In the course of rears he has establish.ed a fine trade anrl becme conspicuousl}- identitied with the nni-^ical, religions and social life of Sheibyville. I'.eing a musician and tine he has been in demand at all the k-cal functions calling f(jr these talents, and has often figured in the amateur concerts, light operas, etc. In March, 18S7, up.der the pastorate of the beloved Dixtor Hughes. Mr. \\diite united with the Presbyterian church, triok charge of the church choir and brought it to a high state of efficiency. He is a prominent member of the Knights of I'vtliias. and for a mimber of years has been organist for Chil'on lodge. He assisted in organizing a number of lodges in the surrounding towns of the county, and alv.ays is a popular figure at their banquets and celeb-rations. He was a chorister for the Sunday school union of Shelby county when first organized, and for years has had charge of the musical features of their meetings in the C':;unt}'. leading in the singing and helping to make a success of their vearlv cc;n\ent!Mns. Mr. White lias a talent for musical composition, besides being an 'excellent executant, and has written some pieces that enjoved extensive popularity; in fact, he comes from a family of singers, his near relaiives beingwell known in England as performers, and in boyhood he enjo\-ed adwar.tages, both by precept and example, for obtaining an educatirm in his chosen pursuit. Mr. Wdiite has sold about nine hundred instrinuents. and his tra<le is now larger than at any prexdotis time. At 86 West Ta\ lor street Mr. White's hospitable home has long been headquarters for musicians and the fraternity, local or foreign are geniall}' entertained when they call.

Xo\-ember i. i88j. Mr. \\'hite married Tena. daughter of Samuel Norton, a contractor and builder at Jeft'erson, Ashtabula county. Ohio. Mrs. ' White was the youn.gest of seven ch.ildren. and but six rears old when her wiflowed mother, Emeline (Rush) Xorton. mo\-e(l to Toledo. In June. i<;03. Mr. White, accompaniefl by his wife, enjoyed, a delightful visit to his old English hc.ime. after an absence of thirty-three years. He received a royal welcome from his surviving brothers and sisters as well as manv friends of his Ixjvhcxxl days. In iyo6 lie and In's wife spent the 'winter in California, fuiini;:- vacations after a life devoted strictly to business for so many years. He well deserved the success he has achieved, as there is no more g'enial. wliolesome or acconmiiitlatinq- man than Charles A. \\'hite.