Shelby County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1909 (part 1 of 5)

Biographical sketches

Whenever and wherever an individual lins arisen and acted hi^ part on whatever plane, high or Ir.v. . his career entered into llie composition of the one stihlime drama of humanity: the prijecied and inidying intluences of lii.s deeds and their fate are with his fellows : now and ever and for all time to come, they are destined to modify the march of progress and the currents of history. Hence the biog-rapher is as much impelled to seek and trace the origin of remi.:te e\'ents alYccting the conditinns and career of the one whose storv he essays to tell as he is to weigh with as accurate a m'cety a- possible, tlie various causes which influence his sultsequent life and hx their destinv. In placing before the reader a brief, but as we trust efhcicnl and correct review of a career which as much perhaps as any other has influenced the history of Shelby county and added stability to its institutior.s, recourse must be had to genenlog}-. for to know such a man well, it is necessary to have some knowledge of those from whoni he sprang and to whom he is indebteil for the attributes and characteristics which have made him an influential factor of the body politic and a leader among his fellows. In tracing the history of Sylvan Baldwin ?\Iorris it is learricd that the family which he has the honor to represent had its origin in Wales i>n the paternal, Scotch on the maternal side, and that among his remote ancestors on the distaff side was tlie distingin'siied scholar and divine. John Knox, than whom the world has produced no greater preach.cr nor more fearless reformer. 1'his celebrated man was not only the originator of Protestantism in Scotland, but by the master sir. :kcs ...f his genius succtede<l in keeping the cause alive and placing it upon such a firm basis that those who came after him could carry the work along lines wdiich he had planned and ]»-ojected. In an earl}- day certain members of the Knox family emigrated to Ireland, among the luimber being a lineal descendant of the above divine, who established, a humc in the b.merald Lie and became the fiither ijf several children, from one i..f wli'^m was de-cended Katherine Knox, mother of the subject of this sketch.

Katherine Knox, whose birth occurred in Ireland, was the fourth of a family of nine children, three si-ns and six diughters; when, she was quite young her parents came to America and settled n.ear LeI)anon. Warren couTity, Ohio, where the father engaged in agricultural pursuits and in due time became one of the prospen-us lucn "if his community as well as a public-spirited and influential citizen. Miss Knnx ;ire\v to mature vears under excellent home discipline and early j^-ave evider.ce of a >ln.nL,'- mind, well balanced character, ami tlie amiable \iriues wliicli sub<ei|uently shone with peculiar luster and made her life an imUience frr -.".d nn all with wIimui she was broug-ht in contact. In mini^lini;- with the yum-- pe 'jile r.\ her neii^hb.irh. K,d she finally became acquainted w ith an excellent ymin.i^- ,i;cnt!cman by the ntnne of Syivan B. Morris, between wlmni and herself a miUual admiration sonn arose, which, ripening imo the tender jiassion. Anally resulted in marriage, the cerenionv taking place at the family homestead not far from the town of Leban mi.

In glancing at the snbject's paternal antecedents it is oulv necessary to state that his de>cent from the famuns Dodd family of Pennsylvania settles at once the matter of bis respectability and high social standing, his father, the Sylvan I!. .Morris referred to. having been a son of David and Sarah (Dodd) M-.rris. t!;e latter a daughter of Thaddeus Dodd. one of the founders of the famil}- and among its most honored members and noted Presbyterian divine.

Da\-id Morris was a natixx of Wales; he came to America in 1700 with two brothers, and located in Pennsylvania, wdiere there hnallv arose th.ree branches of the r^Iorris family, one of which went to Virginia, another to Xortli Carolina, the third remaining in Peimsylvania. where the original settlement was made. They were a pro.sperous and prolitic i)eoi)le and furnished the Country not a few men who became distinguished in the public eve. among the number being Robert Morris, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the leading financier of the governinent during the Revolutionary period. It is a fact worthy of note that all or nearly all of the early members of this family entered jirofe-sional life and achieved distinctiou in their rcspecli\e callings: some becoming ministers, others lawyers and jilivsicians. among the latter being the subject's father and grandfather, both of Avhom were graduated from the old Franklin Medical School of Philadelphia, and rose to positions of prominence in their profession. Isaac Morris, the subject's great-grandfather, was a learned minister of the Presbyterian clnn-cb. and his brother. Thomas Mcn-ris, represented Pcnnsybania in the L'niied States .Senate in an early day. and was one of the tirst Democrats in official life to abandon his party and raise his voice against the institution of slavery. Another brother. Bethuel F. Morris, came to Indiana in early times, first to Brookxille. then to Indianapolis, and t(H'k a pronn'nent part in the settlement and development of these places. He served as Circuit Judge while living in Indianapolis, and attained eminence in legal circles. After ser\ing as Judge he became cashier of the old State Bank at Indiana])olis. in wliich city he died.

S< on after finishing his medical education S\l\-an B. Morris, father of the subject, was induced by a friend l)y the name of Nicholas \'an Pelt, to come to .Shelby county. Indiana, where in iSji the latter had bought a large

The c.vete.l' li..iior ..f the cunty seat was not ol)tained wilh.^ul a very animated rivalry heiueui the frien.^ of Shell.yvilk- and Marion, f.f which an account will he f. .mul in the historical chaiuers of this volume. The doctor was an acti\e j.articipant in the contest and rendere.l vahiaMe service tor the former ])lace. Purchase- tw.. (|uarter secti..n^ ..f b.nd -..uth of the vilhiijc. hut now included in the cit_\ limits, he huilt a cahin. which was u^e.l for the twofold j.urp. ise of ami office, and in addition t.. the duties of his profession he manifested such an interest in imlihc aiiairs and lali- .red witli sucli zeal to promote the advancement of th.e tnvn .and county that he was afterward (1826) elected Clerk of the Shelhy County Circuit Curt, heing the scciid man to fill the ..ftice owin- to the death of Hiram Aldre.l-e. the i'w^i Clerk, when he (D.;.ct..r Morris) was appointed. He to ,k the census .if the countv in i.'^jS. He served twice as a memher of the Legislature.

D<jctor :\[orris was a man of wide intelligence, a skillful physician and surg-eon. and for a nuniher of vears to. .k an infiuential part in city and county aftairs and liecame a leader ainong h.is fcllmv citizens. He assisted in organizing Shclhv countv and locating the county seat, helped lay out Shelhyville. and by liis activitv in promoting tlie material progress of the town, rose to a position of prominence such as few if any of his contemporaries attained. The death of this excellent m;m and praisewirthy citizen occurred in 1S43. and the memory of his life of service perpetuated in the atTecii.>ns of a grateful people constitutes hi; ut ^t enduring monument.

Sylvan I!. :\h)rri.>. a brief review of whose career is emli...iied in tlie f. .1- lowing- lines, wa- born in a buckeye log cabin which st .o.l u'lrtli of the fir>t allev we>t .>f Harrison street, near l-T-anklin street, in Shelhyville. on .\pril 7. 1830. fr. nil which date to the present time he has been interested in the t'.wii

>rn ciii/en. ami ani.Mii;- it> ni.^t piMUinienl re.-ids vil!a,L;e. where social condiiiMus were ratlK-r crude. Ims uirly experience was eon-idfral>l_v varied, liis cliildlio.Ml and ynuih spent in t( ueh witli strong: and virile nien o\ the times, inipanin.u a vaiual)Ie practical knowledge, well calculated to prepare liini for the life he was subsequently to le?.d. The first school he attended was tan!.;ht in a l.rick Iniildin.q-, the first brick schi^obhouse in Shelby county: the teacher was Mrs. Kent, wife of Rev. Eliphalet Kent, having- Ijcen sent to th.is part of the s;ate a- a Presbyterian niissiMuary in iSjS. Reverend and Mrs. Kent spent the fall and winter of that year in a single apartment made by biarding up the fmnt porch of the ^birris cabin, which th:;ugh limited as to room and rude in its appoiutmeiUs, aftV>rded a fairly comfortable jilace in which to eat. sleep and cook, until a larger r.nd mnre convenient dwelling of their own could be provided, "^'oung Mi.rris persevered in his studies in the village schools, and after finishmg the common branches took a three years' course in the academv at Lebanon. Ohio, wliere he went after the death of his father in 1S43. On quitting school he was apprenticed to I^ .bert Kr.o.x. a relative, who kept a large general store, and wns fi\e years in tliat gentleman's establishment, during which time he acquired a th.orough knowledge of the business and became quite efficient as a salesman. When the Mexican war broke out he presented bmisclf for enlistment. Init was refused on account of his age. although his robust constitution, ruddy comple.xion and general healthful appearance deceu cil the enlisting officers wh.^ were at fust iixlined to accept the young man and enroll him as a recruit.

After serving his apprenticeshij) and ren:aining two additional vears with his relatives. Mr. Morri,- in I-ebruary, 1855, engaged in the mercantile trade up<on his own resp-.nsibility. and from that time until 1S75 conducted a large establishment at Lcbanc.n in connection with whicli he also ran a branch store at Franklin., seventeen miles south of Dayton, during the Civil Nvar. Ixah enterprises proving signally successful and earning for him a wide reputation as a sagacious, far-seeing and eminently honorable business man. While living in Lebanon, during the strife between the Xortli and South, Mr. :Morris organized Coinpany A. Twenty-seventh Ohio Regiment, National Guard, of which he was made captain and continued as such until discharged iVom the United States service after about four months" active service in We^t ^'irginia. In the early part of the war he was placed on the sanitary commission, and later enrolled in the One Hundred Xiiiety-fourth Ohio Lifantry for one vcar, at the expiration of which time he retired fi-om the senice with the rank of lieutenant, his regiment being mustered out at Washington. D. C. in the fall of 186;. During his residence at Lebanon ?^Ir. ^^b^rris t ^ok an active part in public affairs, filled various municipal offices aiid was untiring in hi> efforts to promote the intere-:s of the city. At the cl( se of the war he consMlidaled the stores at Franklin and Lelvinon and continued al the latter place until transferringhis interests to Shelhy\ille in September of the year 1S73. In this rapidly growing- cit}- he f'un-id a liroader and nic-^re favorrdile field and during the two years ensuing, his husine--- advanced .-o rapidly as to ren.ler nece->ary addition;d quarters; ace 'r<!ingiy in 1N77. a riew site was purchased and a buildingmore in keeping with the demands of the tin-ies, .erected. By reason of the coniinuiiu> growth of the business, five successive additions ha\-e been made to the building since the abo\-e year and toda}- the store is not nnly the largest of its kind in Shelbyvillc. Init one of the largest and n-iost successful mercantile establishn-ients in the central part of the state.

Mr. Morris has ever pursued a straigluforwarcl course and by adhering to strict business principles and treatirig his customers with fairness and courtesy has gained the reward which invariably comes fron-i h. morable dealing. He was the first nierchant of Shell)yville to establish a strictly one-price system and to hin-i also belongs the credit of being tlie first person to employ fei-nale clerks in liis establislnnent. both being considered innovations of doubtful expediency. Init time has fully demonstrated his wisck.m and foresight in these as it has in many other instances where he has taken advance grounds. Sii-ice coming back to Shelbyville. ]Mr. }ilorris has filled many positions o: lionor and trust, in all of which he has displayed ability of a high order and m;;de every oth.er consideration subordinate to the interests rif the public. He has frequently lieen elected to the Cit}- Council, sen-ed as ^Ia_\-or, and was oi-ie 'if the organizers of the Forest Hill Cemetery Association, besides being many years treasurer of the Dayton Building and Loan Association of Shelbyville. In 1S54 he was initiated into the Order of Free and Accepted >,Iasons. and for a period of fift}--fom- years has been a faithful and dmsi-tent member of the brotherhood. During that tin-ie he ha.- risen to a liigh degree in the various branches of the order and still takes an active interest in the work of the same, and demonstrates its sulilime principles and precepts in his daily life.

He is also identified with the Grand Army of the Re])ublic. In politics he is a zealous supporter of the Republican ])ariy. and tlie Pre^byterian churcli holds his religious creed.

Mr. Morris was married at Harrison, Ohio, to ISIyrtilla John, daughter of Doctor Jehu and Emily (Lxiker) John, (;f Cincinnati, the wife being a cousin of Dr. John P. D. John, ex-president of DePauw University, and one of the distingau'shed scholars of tlie West. Four children have been b. irn to Mr. and Mrs. Morris. Herbert. Harold K., R-.bert and Florence, wh.o i> now the wife of Dr. H. M. Toner, of Phcenix, Arizona. 'J'he sons are al! in Shelbyville. and identified with the mercantile business which the father established, and which in 1895 was incorporated for thirty-five thousand dollars, benig by far the largest iliy goods house in Shelby i:ounty. and as indicated in a preceding paragraph, among the nnst successful in the state.

That Mr. Morris lias lived to noble purposes ami nieasured up a high standard of manhoud and citizenship will be conceded by all who know him. and that his influence has ever been on th.e side of rii^hi rmd for the best intercst.s of the community, will nut admit of denial. In brief, his life is a striking illustration of the possil)ilities that lie before the young men 'jf our free country. His industry, cnei'gy and high moral integrity ha\e been prominent throughout his entire career and he occupies today a conspicuous place among the men of mind an.d heart tu whom the city of Shelby villc is indebted for the prosperity which it eniovs.

In the summer nf 1898 a new bcvik was i>>ncd f n mi the press of the Bo\\en-!Merrill Comjiany. at Indi.uiaiiolis, \vhicli gained alniust instantaneous notice from the press and public. It pro\ed to be a historical novel under the title of "When Knighthood Was in hdower." It purported to have been written by Edwin Caskoden, but sc^on runi'n- j^revailcd. that this was a pseudonym, and search began for the real author. He \\a- ^non namd in. the person of a young law^'cr at Shelbyville, as yet mikn(T\vn u< f.unc. and the gossip growing out of the discovery intensified the desire to see the bo(::k. It was soon universally in demand and its popularity ir.creased with each reading, and it was soon heralded as one of "the six best sellers." It deseiwed all of its reputation, too. as it was by far die most entertaining romantic novel ever published in Indiana, ami i;ne of the best of its class that had appeared in the United States since the Civil war. The plot dealt with one of the most romantic episodes of English history, and the story was tuld with a skill that denoted a master of literary craft. Its characteristics were, consistent developnient of the characters, cleverness of dialogue, rush and sweep of incident, dramatic handling of the situations, and above all. the forcible distinctness and effective simplicity of th.e narrative. It brought to its author instantaneous fame and fortune, gave him recognition as one of tlie successful novelists of th.e dav and estaljlished his name permanently among the literary lights, whose productions have shed such luster tipon Indiana letters. As the most distinguished citizen of Shelby county, there is natural curiosity to hear what manner of man he is. and no apology is offered for giving his biography at some length.

The family is of English origin and the name has for more than a generation been familiar in Central Indiana. Stephan ^lajor was born in the county of Longford. Ireland, near Edgeworthtown. and his early educaiton was supervised by Miss Maria Edgewnrth. the novelist, and her brother. Doctor Edgewortli. Later he wen.t l" the Isle of Wight, entered one of the o>ld English colleges and j^reparcd hir.i-tlf iov the law. When a young man he came tj

\\;;/er, of ("tihimlnis, Indiana, ractice. Shortly after he rc- -> at the bar as to lead to his d I'lir a number of years. His circuit covered ,-ix counties, includin.ij Marion and lndiana])olis. and he liecame noted lor hi- leyal acumen, h's poise and bri,L;ht-minded methods of administering justice. He was especially p iptilar with younL;er members of the bar, who sou,L;ht him fjr advice, and a.nioiiL;- his -tudents wa< the late Thomas A. Hendricks. He returned to Shelbyville in 1870. and resumed practice, but on July 4. 1SS3. his valuable life came to an end and his remains were interred in C"rt)wn Hill cemetery at Indianajiolis. He married PlKcbe A., daughter of Dr. George the latter a jiioneer physician of Shelbyville. and a jM'omir.ent man of his lime. He married Jane Allen, related to Ethan Allen, of Re\'olulionar_\- fame, and the families on b.ith sides were of Virginia stock. Judge and Mrs. Major had three suns. Stephan F.. Charles and Edward Aimcs. Charles ]\Iajor. the second son, was born at Indianapolis. July 25. 185O, in a house that stood where the city library now -tands. He was in his fourteenth }'ear when the frmiil_\- rem. ixeil to Shelb_\\il!e. He entered the city schools and graduated in iSj2. His hohbie.- in school were English literature and history. In 1877 he was admitted to the Shelby County Bar, and paid rather close atteiuion to his practice for some time, but of late years his entire attention has been gi\"en to literary \vork. His first success was speedily followed by others, and numerous fine stories have proceeded from his versatile pen since "When Kniglithcod \\"as in Flower" llashed upon an unexpecting public, to fascinate and enthrall millions of readers in all parts of the world. His second book "The Bears of Blue River."' is regarded as a capital storv for boys and assisted b}' its ])rofuje illustrations, became popular. "Dorothv \'ernon of Iladdon Flail." a strong rival of his first book, has been characterized as a romance brilliant and refined, filled with the passion as old as humanity and appealing with especial fascination to lovers of the "old time entombed."" "A Forest Hearth"' is more in line with modern times, though it is not lacking in the ilavor of genuine romance and has proven quite piipular. His "Yolanda" is a story of Burgundy in the sixteenth century. "Uncle Tom, Onlv Bill."" a book for l.)oys. old and young, was published in lyoS, "A Gentle Knight of old Brandenburg.'" a story of the time of I'rederick the Great's boyhood, is his latest book. [Mr. [Major de\-eloped the literary taste very early, and as far back as his eleventh year we find him indulging" in a burlesciue of "The Merchant of A'enice.'" He gives an interesting account of the genesis of his first two books. In Guizot"s "A History of Fra.nce."' he found a reference to [Marv Tudor's marriage to Louis XI. of I'rance. and the bare statement that she wa- at that tiiiie in kve with. Cliarles Bran.don. a h.and-ome fa\..rite of her lirother. Henrv \TII. In a i ^48 c.liti.m of "HalTs Curious Chronicle."' lie found tliat after Louis XI. "s dcatli wroie to Brandon from Pari.-^. intimating- that if lie wislieil to marry her ii wnuld lie holler for him to cnnie to Paris williout oijtaiiiin.q; licr hrother's c m.-tnt than il would to wait until her brother proln'hitetl tlic mnrriaye. 'i'lie i-omaiuic siiuati-m inlero-ted Mr. Maj.ir and he he-an to won.ler ali. .ut tlie ineiden.ls w ho>e Mini total went lo make np the ciiief event.s. Misiory was silent. l)ui the novelist's ima.<^inaiion was equal to the occasion and produced the .st,rm.^ and epi-ode- which lend sucli romantic charm to "When Knij;ht!iood Was in Mo-,\cr."' The romantic marriat^e of L')orotliy \'ern.>n an<l h-hn .Manners, the ^on of her ir.iher's enemv. \\a> known in outlines, hut the filling-in incidents, which constitute the chief charm of stories, were entirely ah'icnt. It was iiece>sary t^ reconstruct ihcni, and it was by doing- this with such skill that Mr. Major placed the reading;- world un.Icr renewed obligations to his 'genius. n-iet with, honors seldon-| bestowed in tlie n-iost succe.-<ful novel. It was dran-i:itized f. r Juh.i .Marlowe, and unilcr tlie managemenl of that brilliant actre-s pr ived one of the most poj-iular plays of the day. It was also Ci>n\erled into a onnic ..pcra set l.i iiui^ic, and in tliat form made a third fortune fi r the fortunate possessor of the coijyriglit.

Septcml)er 27; 1SS3. Mr. Major married Miss .Mice Shaw, a woman of striking- ]ierM;naIity and pvon. .unccti literary tastes. Mr. .Maj>ir lives in a charming- hi_>me surro-nnded kiy a library of choice books, many of theni rare and costly, which he has secured through collectors from tin-ie to time fir years. Me cares nothing for politics, but in 1S85 w-as elected City Clerk, and in the following year was sent to represe-nt the county of Shelby in the lower House of the Legislature. He served through the session ot 1880-1887, but one term was enough.

In per'-onal appearance Mr. IMajor is a ma.n i>f striking phy-ique with dark gray hair, blue eyes, an unusually lM-il!iant coiu-ersationalisi. with the affability and genial addre.-.> that bespeak the genilcman.

Hox. Kexdall Moss Hord

Eminent a~ a law_\er and jurist, and holding worihy prestige as a citizen. Hon. Kendall Mriss Hord stands out cleir and rlistinct in the history of Shelby county and few n-ien of his calling .in the stale can boast of as long- and distinguished a career of jsrofessional service. Achieving success in the courts at a period when most young men are entering upon the formative period of their lives, wearing the judicial ermine with becoming dignity and bringing to ever}- case subi-nitted 10 him clearness of ].)ei-ception and re'id\- power of analysis ch.aracieristic of the master of jurisprudence, his name ami deeds for

Judge Hord is a lineal descendant t.f Thomas H:)fd. who was bom in England in 1701. ami wIki came to America when a young man, settling in Essex Ci'unty. \"irginia. where, acci-rding to the records of said oiunt}-. he purchased in Xuveniber. 17.^6, a large tract of land. Little is known of this ancestor l)eyond the fact .)f his having become a man of inllucnice in the above county, and taken an active interest in tlie settlement of the country and the development of its ^e^ources. He died in Virginia in 1766. and left several children who suli>eijueinly migrated to ..ther parts, their descendants in due time locating in \arit_>us central and we-tein states.

Hon. Francis T. Hiird. the subject's father, was born in the old Dominion state, but left there many years ago. moving with his family to Mason county, Kentucky, where he received his education and grew to maturity. In early life he studied law and after his atlmission to the l_)ar rose rapidl_\- in his profession and within a comparatively brief period became one of the leaders of his profession in Mason "county. When the county seat was niL^vcd from Washington to Marysville. he changed his residence to the latter place where he contiiuied to practice his profession during the remainder of a long and eventful life, achieving disiingui>hed Miccess the meanwhile and attaini.ig an inlluential p siticni among the lawyers of the state, long noted for the high order of its legal talent. In adiliiion to the general practice he .--ci-vedi with signal ability on the bench of the circuit, and was also an influential factor in state politics for many year.-, and at one time represented his senatorial district in tlie Legislature.

Elizabeth Moss, who became th.e wife of Francis T. Hord. was also a native of \'irginia. and a woman of strong character and many sterling attributes. The children of this estimable couple, seven s( ns and two daughters. were as follows: Oscar E.. a prominent member of the Lidiana V,:\v. and for a nitmber of _\-cars associated with ?L.n. Thomas A. Plendrieks : William T., a sttrgein in the I'nitcd States Xavy : tieorge ^L, a commis;i<;n merchant, of Chicago; Francis T.. a lawyer of Columbus. Indiana, and long the leader of the bar of that city ; Elia> R.. a resident of Chicago, where he carries on a large commission l.iusiness: Kenrlal! yi.. of this review; Harry C a physician and surgeon, who died in early nianhoi il: Mary C,. married John R. Clark, and lives in Maysville. Kentucky. Ix-ing at this time in her eighty-third year: J<isephine, also a resident of Ma}-s\ ille. is the wife of James B. Xoyes.

Judge Hord was born in May^vilIe. Kentucky, October 20. 1S40. and spent his early life in his native town. Alter a preliminary mental training in the elementary schools, he entered Maysxil'e Seminary, fmni which he was graduated in due time, this being the same institution of learing in which

President I'. S. Grant finished hi- cdiicalion. For some time fd'lowint;- liis gradnation Mr. Hord tau^ln <ch'>.il and while thus eni^a^ed lead law under tlie direction of his father, niakii-i.;- suhstrnitial jn. i,i.;re-s in his studies and layin.q- liroad and deep the f' undation tVn' hi- future u.sefuhK>s. In the spring- of iSoj after a satisfactory examination hefore two Judges, lie w.ts admitted to the bar and at once began the practice of his profession at ]-demingsburg. Kentuek)". but the Civil war being in progress, and not caring tn take part in the coulTict, he finally decided tri look ci-ewhere for a more faNoralile opening. Accordingly he disjmsed of his business at Ideming-burg and cnmlng to Indianapolis entered the office of Hendricks iS; lb rd, with the object in view of familiarizing- himself with Indiana practice. After one year in the capital city he located at Shelbyville. wdiere his ability soon \\<>n recugnitinu among the rising young attorne}S of the local bar.

Idle year following bis removal to this city. Judge bbird was elected Prosecuting Attorney of t!ie Comnmu Pleas Court, and after sei-^dng two years in that capacity was further hnnored by being elected Prosecuting Attorney of th.e Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, which position he held for the same length of time. In 1872 be was again elected t < the sime ])i!>ilioii and after discharging the duties of the same with credit to himself and to the sati-faction of the public for a period oi four years, was called to the higher and more responsible position of Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, comprising the counties of Shelby and Johnson. Judge Hord brraight to the bench a mind well disciplined by intellectual and professional training, his previous experience in all phases of the law, peculiarly fitting him for the exacting duties of the position. Such were the wisdom and clearness of his decisions that but few of them were set aside by the Supreme Court. After occupying the bench two terms, twelve years. Judge Hord resumed the active practice of law as senior member of the firm oi Hord & Adams, and lias so cintinued e\er since, being in point of continuous service the oldest member of the Shelbyville bar, and one of the most eminent men of his profession in the central part of the state. Plis first partner was John L. Montg(.)mery, after whose death in 1870, he practiced with Alonzo Blair for six years, and in 18S8 became associated with E. K. Adams, his present partner.

As a lawyer Judge Hord exhibits a keenness of perceptii>n, a firmness of grasp upon legal propositions and a power analysis jxissessed by few. From the time of engaging in the practice at Shelbyville in Xovemlier. 1862. he has maintained his office at the northeast corner of the public square and for nearly a half century has prosecuted his profession with energy and success,

Rev. A. Kaelix

Ju'I,L;e Il'ird is a represeiitaiivo Democrat of tlic Jcffersonian schijol, and cnji y> the distinction ni lia\ing- never been defeated fnr any office io which he aspired. Mis oratorical al)ihties are in great demand during tiie ])ri,)grcss of cani])aigns. and lie is popular as a speaker at ban([uet5, decoration days and other ])ublic functions. He is a member of the l-"rce and .\cce]ited .\ras(Mis. Kiii-hts of I'ythias ar,d the IndcpeiKleiit Order ..f Odd l'ell.;ws. t.> uhicli he lias bilinged for many years : al-o the Improved ( h'der of Red Men. in which be has served as great sachem of the state, besides representing- the order in tlie Cireat Council of the United States. The Judge has been successful financially as well as professionally and during his long aiul active practice has jjlaced himself in imlepcndent eireumsiances : his residence at Xo. 85 West W'asiiington street is one of the truest and most attractive in the citv.

Rev. Adelrkh Kaklix

The etficient and beloved pastor of St. Joseph Catholic church of Shelbvville, Indiana, is a native of Switzerland, born Xovember lO- i8_io. in Einsildelii. Canton of Schwyz, where his antecedents had resided for many years, and where both his father and grandfather held high positions in the public service. Jeremiah Kaelin, his father, was for a number of vears a counsellor to the Government, and Jeremiah Ivaelin. the latter"s brother, served frir a period of thirty years in the Legislature of the above canton; their fath.er wa.- also a Government counsellor, and a man of high standing and wide influence in olTicial circles. The birthplace of Eather Kaelin, one of the interesting places in Switzerland, was widely known as long ago as the vear 700 A. D. as the seat of a sacred shrine to which as many as one hundred thousand pilgrims resorted every year for public wiu^hip. and it is stated that the luuijeror Charlemagne not infrequently went there to render homage to the divine being.

Eather Kaelin's preliminary education consisted of a course of instruction in the schools of his native city which he attended until fourteen years of age. at wliich time he accimprmied certain relatives to America, landing in Xew ^ ork in 1S64. thence pr.)ceeded to Cincinnati, where he continued his studies during the three years ensuing. At the age of seventeen he engaged in the publishing business to which he devoted his attenti.on until his twentieth year, when he abandoned secular pursuits to prepare for the work of the ;)riesihood, eiUeriiig in !S7C'i Si. plied himself assidiu year iSSj. SlmrtKsisiant pa-;..]- of Si. JmIuTs church at X'incenn.es. Indiana, where he reniaineil four year> to the day. thence in iSS6 was transfcrcd m the clunThes at Shelhyville and .\ctun. which he served with great accei)!aiice for a pcriM.I ,,f ei-iit year.s. or until the church at the fdnner place liecanie an independent pari^h. I'p til i886 St. Joseph's church at Shelbyvillc had been attached to St. \'incent's at Tresci tt. Indiana, as a mission, but the rapid i;-rowtli of the p ijiulation led to its heino- created a parish with Acton as a mission ]>oint.

The history of Catholicity in Shellj\vilie dates frcmi about llie year 1825. at which time there wore a few Cathnlic families living in the town and throughout the county, wlujse spiritual wants were looked after bv priests from St. \'inccnt"s church, the lirst services being held in private residences and later in public halls. The families ccnstituting- the congregation of St. Joseph at the time of the Ijuilding of th.c first hou>e of worship in iSGj numbered about thirty-h\c. I'or three years pri^r to that date they met in a hall built for the purpose, but this proved too small to accommodate the increa.-ing congregation and led to the erection in the above year of an eilifice more in keeping with the growth and dignity of the church. A lot on East Broadway was purchased by Rev. J. P. Gillig in 1S65. and on August 6, 1S67. ground was broken for the f aindation of the contemplated building under the direction of Rev. William Doyle, who superintended the work of construction to the point where the edifice was enclosed, the floor laid, windows put in place and the structure roofed, the first mass being celebrated in June, 186S. About that time ditnculiies hiegan to arise" from waiit of funds to meet the indebtedness incurred, suit was brought against the congregation and judgment rendered adversely to it in the court, with the result that the buiMing was disposed of by Sheriff's sale February. 1870.

i\Ican while Rev. T. J. Rudolph, who had been appointed pastor, set to work to raise fund- to redeem the edifice and add a number of neetled improvements including a ceiling-gallery, steeple bell, raising of the sanctuary and supplying the necessary furniture, the debt being at the time two thou-sand seven hundred dollars. A lot was purchased and a school building erected and "things moved along .sm.iothly until 18S1. when Father Rud'ilph was succeeded by Rev. Joseph Torbeck. who purcha.sed the east half of the lot im which the school building stood, also a tract of land for a cemetery. In 18S6 leather Torbeck was transferred to another parish and Rev. A. Kaelin took charge of the work on July 7th of that year and immedi.atelv outlined a pulicv which soon resulted in the strengthening of the church, and the e.xteitding of its influence until the pari^h became one of the most successfully administered in the di:'cese. In 1895 the cemetery was abandoned and more con\-enient and de- sirabic gn und.s ccn-iisliiig- df five .-uTes adj' 'iiiiiiL;- I'Mrust Itill ccniclory vcvc piircliaseil. 'I'lie grading was iImhc in due time ami Mihcr nece->aiy iniproveniciits made and by b'ebrnary, iSqfi. all tiie b-idics were taken from tlie old cemetery and reinterred in llie new. In iSi;ci Uie railroad swilcli I'mnting ibc chnrcb jiniperty im Ilro.adway was remn\ cd and in 1890-91 additiMii? were made t:i ilie cltureh, tlie scIimhI ;,nd ijrie^t'.- le-idenee. tn the great e<invenienee of the three buildings. By iNuS the l;i>t of the ehureh'.-^ imlcbtedne-s was wiped out. immediately after whieh plans were matured 1". -r the ereetinn nf a new and more commodious temple ni wiT-liip and under a full and eMm|ilele sy.stem of iirc-ralcd contril)Uti<Mi funds sutlieient f<'r the pr '-eeutiDu . f ihe enterprise were soon in .sight. Jn 1901 the Farley ll^use (<u V.:\>\ llendrieks street, and the Kennedy lA tm East Bruadway were purehrised as a site f^r the new edillce and in i()0_' Right Reverend B.ishoi) Chaiard ap])r(ived the designs and plans fur the structure as it new staiid.s. Septemlier 8. 19OJ. ground fm- the building was br.'ken. by Feliruary. 1903, the fejuntlation was completed, and in April of the same year tlie contracts were let for the superstructure. The corner-stone was laid Ma}- 24. 1903. by Right Reverend Dennis O'Donaghuc. auxiliary bish.'p d Indiunapulis. a'^si'sted by a large number of priests and in December full. wing, the brick and stuv.e w^rk was bnishcd. Finally, in the summer ef 1908. the new temple, one of the mosi beautiful and attracti\-e ecclesiastical edifices in the state of Indiana, was completed, and on August 24th o\ that year it was formally dedicated to the worship of God, with solemn aivl im|)ijsing cerem':nies. the day lieing almost ideal and the attendance much tiMi large for the audit uium te> accC'inmodate. Right Rc\". Dennis O'Donaghue celebrated solemn high mass and the dedicator}- serine >n by Rev. Joseph Charirand, a niodel of scholarshij), eloquence and force, v,-as listened to with great interest and profit by the large assemblage, a part of the discour.-e being in English and jiart in the German tongue, to suit his auditors who were aljout ecfually divided betw.een the two natiemalities. The service throughout was ver}- solemn and im]>i-essi\-e Ciud truly im]wsing, and the dav which marked an important era in the history of the church will hmg be remembered not only by the parislK.uiers and Cath- lies from other parts, but by the penjjle c,f the city, all of wli.im rejuiced in the sncce-^sful erimpleti' ii of the splendid building and in the gnwvth. prosperity and future pro-pects of the organization.

The splendid temple erected un.iler the <lirecti'ni and supervisi ai of the consecrated servant of Gi d w ith u bom the entei-prise originated is <jf the pure Roman Renaissance architecture in the lU' >t artistic st}le of the builders" art. It is indeed an object of beauty and sublimity, and with its magnificent altar, groined ai-ches, stately ceiling, fine paintin.g- and ntlier emotions of profmnd devotion lift the minds and he'irts of wor-hiirer^ to a contemplatiiMi <ii the "building not made with hands." of which the earthly edifice stands as a t}-pe.

St. Jiiscpirs ])ari>li. uiiich iiiclu^k'S tlio cily am! a lar^c aroa nf adjacoiU lerritirn-y. is in a \-cry tlourishins;- c mililidii materially aiul spiritually, the nicnibersliip. about one tlimisand in numlier. hein^" intensely ciisni'>pMliiaii in eharacter and ccniprising- many of 'he be-i i)e<iplc of the county. \\h<>. luuler the leadership of their beloved pastor, are continually striviii!;- for better things and pressing forward ti greater achie\-enients in ili.-seniiniting the truths of religion among men. l-'athei" Iva.elin is devoted to his work and since coming to Shelbyvillc has found a warm place in the hearts and affections of his parishioners, besides gaining- the esteem and confidence of the people of the city, regardless of church or creed. He fills a large place in the public view, takes an active interest in all m iNement-^ for the advancement of the commnnitv and standing for law and order n-es his efforts and influence for th.e be-t interests of the people and is in\ .u iably on the right side of every great moral question and issue. Thus far his labors have been signally successful, and it is the earnest desire and sincere prayer of all that lie may be spared many years to bless the world and win souls to the Inglier life.

When Jcihn Means, grandfather of the gentleman whose r.anie beads this review, came from the old Tar state (X;irth Carolina) to Shelbv countv. Indiana, in 1827. he found ^^forai township where he located very wild and only sparsely settled. Here in thi^se early days he kept a tavern where stage and travelers stopped, it being frequented by teamsters hauling goods from remote trading posts. Only about ten acres of the land on which he settled were cleared, but being a man of thrift he ^ u ai had a I'.ome and when he .lied be owned two full sections of gi^nfl land. He was one of five sons of William Means, a native of Rockingham county, Xorth Carolina. The latter was the son of Robert, Jr. He and his fath.er, Robert, Sr.. were both natives of Rockingham county, that state. Altliough there is some doubt as to the lineage of this fann'ly preceding the last named, it is believed that Robert Means, Sr.. the son of William ^^eans, a very large man who. wntli his brother and father, John >.rcans, came from Ireland in 1718 and. ijjo. settling in Ilucks county, I'enns}-lvania.

John Lewis Means was born in the s^inheast part of Marion cijunty in 184S. Pie is the son of Alexander an<l Julia Ann ' I'hemister) Means. The latter was the daughter of Charles and Judith f^hemister. who came from Bourbon county, Kentucky, in 1833 ami ^eltled in the southeast part of Marion county, near the Shelby county line.

Xancy Jane Kin- wife of Abram S. Kin-. \v!k. lives in M-ral t. .\vnr-lii].. \\'hen 1 ur suliject was six years nlcl. In's p.ivent^ niMveil f r. im .Mari.>n eoi\nty to Moral township. ShcH)y cimniy. ami it was Iutc tliat Jolm L. Means attended .<chml and grew to manlioo.', on his fath.er's farm, whicli lie helped develop. \\hen he was fifteen years old h.is fath.er died and from then on he managed the farm, and although only a l)o>- he made it vield a eomfortahle living for the family. Tn 1S7J he was married lo l-'.lizahelh Smilh. daughter of Tinsley and Sarah 1 Murnan) .'^nn'ih, of AToral township, and to ihis union three children have been l>orn: Charles \\'.. Ijiura Maud, who nnrried l'. I-".. Tindall. and Carrie. After he was married Mr. Means continued to work on the farm left by his father. He al-o ]iurcha-ed f. riy acres adioining this place, making in all Mie hundred twenty-one an^! one-half acres. Mi's. Means also has two hundied acres adjoim'ng and al-o two hundred acres in Moral township that is rented out. This land is all valuable, is under tlrst-class improsements an(.l excellent man;:gcment. Tn 1898 Mr. Means bought a home in Shelbyville at 134 West Mech.anic >treet, where he has since resided, although he still manages his farm. His h.mic is a well-kept, substantial and attractive place, where the many friends of th.is ])opular familv delight to gather.

Mr. ]\Ieans has gi\'en bis children every advantage and they show very readil}- that they have been reared in a wholesome home atmosphere and tliey are all favorites with a large circle of friends. Charles ]\Ieans is in charge of the shoe department in Means' department store, and lives next dO'./r to his father. He married Eva Kinsley, daughter of George Kin>ley. The married daughter. Mrs. Tindall. also lives near her father's residence. Her husljand is an attorney, and he has a liberal practice in Shelbyville. They are the parents of one child. Glen. ( See sketch of U. E. Tindall on another page of this work.) Carrie Means is still a member' of the home circle.

Mr. ami Mrs. ?^Ieans are both members of the Baptist church, while their daughters belong to the First Mctlndist Episcopal church. Mr. and Mrs. }>Ie:nis and their children are held in high esteem bv all who know them.

To James B. ]McI'\addcn belongs the hoivir of being the oldest member of the Slull.iy County Plar. as is iiulicated b}' his admission t 1 the ]iractice. which bears the date of 1855. I'or a half century in the state and federal courts and during the years of his acti'city there were few imp'->rtant cases in his immediate field of practice with which his name was not identified. From a somewhat modest beginning he grew steadily in public favor until he attained marked distinction as a succesM'ul lawver.

As tlic name indicates Mr. Mcl^i(l.len is of S..-i>:L!i-lri.-.h li:ica,-e and traces liis i,'-enea!o<;y tn an early perinl in the Inst.iry oi I'ennsyKania. in wiiicii state Ills birth occurred on the Stli day of June. iS^J. His parents. Hug;!! and Isabella (Hayes) Md'adden. were also born in l'enns\!vania. the fatlier when a young man eno;aj::;ing^ in the mercantile l)u-iness. In 1S3S the faniilv migrated to Indiana, and -ettlint;- ne:!r P,c\q-,q--;tou 11. in Shelby co;;nty. became actively identified with the development 4 that pan of the countrv and. for some years experienced the various hardships and vicissitudes of pioneer life, .\tter keeping a st(ire and manufacturing tobacco fir about ten A-ears. Hugh Mcl'.idden'mo\-ed to a farm and from that time until his ileath in 1851 dt-voted hi-^ attention to agricultural pursuits. Mrs. McFadden. who survived her husband a number of years, lived to see her children grow to young manhood and womanh rid, and was called to the other world at a ripe old ;ige.

The family of Hugh and Isabella McFadden consisted, 'if four rinldi'en. all of whom grew to m:'.turity and became well known and greatly e-^teenied : IMary Jane, the oldest dangh.tcr. died at the age of twenty : Willi, nn. a i)hysician and surgeon, is mentioned elsewhere on these pages: Hugh is a successful agriculturist of Shell)y county, a.nd K' bert departed this life a few niontb.s l>efore attaining hi> majority.

James B. McFadden. the second in order of birth a.nd ih.e oldest son. received his preliminary education ir. the country scho. il. this training being afterwards supplemented b}- a two years' com-se in Wabash College. Choosing the law for a pnifession. lie began preparing for the same in the office of Thomas A. Hendricks, under whose able instruction he continued until that gentleman's election to Congress, when he went to PVanklin and entered the office of Overstreet & Hunter, the leading law firm of that tov n. After spending some time with those gentlemen he became a student of the Xew York State and Xational Law School at Balistcn Spa. Xew ^'ork. where he prosecuted liis studies until completing the prescribed course and receiving his degree, after which he returned to Slielbyville. where in the year 1S55 he was duly admitted to the bar.

When Mr. ?\IcI"ailden !)egan the practice of his pr. 'fes-ion the bar of Slielbyville had few members. Imt they were men of more than a\era,i;e abilit)-. the reputation of several being already state wiile. In-iead of entering the lists with these formidable adversaries single-handed and alone, young Mc- Fadden formed a partnership with Judge William J. Peaslee. one of the oldest and most successful practitioners in the southeastern part of the state, with whom he remaine'l until tiie breaking out <>f t'ne Ci\il war. when he discontinued his profe^sii.iu for the purp i-e of entering the military service. His first efforts in behalf of the govcrimient consisted in helpin,g to recruit a company which being comi)leted he was elected first lieiuen.mt. Tlie com])any was mustered into the service and assigned to the Sevenrv-ninth Indiana Infantrw but tci tlie iinuticraljlc disapp ^intnioiit and chai^rin (.1 tlie amliitii^us vduni,-- lieutenant he failed to jtass tlie rigid medical examination required and \\a> nlili^i.-d to remain lichind while his comrades proceeded to tlie front. His health continued impaired for several years, notwithstanding which he lahored almost incessantly as a recruitin.g officer and induced not a few of his friends and others to enlistin defense of the Union, his elTi)rts in this capacity doiiljtless pnning of !;rcater serxice to tlie gc_)\-crnment tlijn if he had been able to bear arms to meet the enemy 'ii the Held of battle.

In iS66 Mr. McFadden resumed, the practice of his profession from which time until 190S he was as already indicated a leading member of the local bar and a conspicuous figure in the higlier courts of the state as well as in the federal ci,-urts. He built up an extensive jiractice which took a very wide range, and was eagerly sought by litigants in bis own and neighboring counties.

Mr. McFadden made a careful study of legal .-science and his knowledge of jurisprudence with the ability to apply tlie same to practice in all branches of his profession made him one of the leading members oi the Shelby County Bar. .\fter a long and eminent]}- successful career he retired in IQ08 witii well earned laurels t(5 spend the remainder of his days in the enjoyment of that rest to which his many years of service so well entitle him.

When the bankruptcy law was passed by the Xational Congress. Mr. Mc- Fadden was appointed Chief Justice of the United States. Register-in-Rankrui)tc\". which office he held with marked ability until the rejjeal of the law. his career the meanwhile fully meeting with the expectations of the authorities and justifying the wisdom of his selection. A Republican and for many ye?,rs an influential factor in the political circles of his county and state, he did much to strengthen the party both in local and general affairs. 1)ut by reason of the normall}- large maj<.'rity of tlie oijposjtion he failed twice for the offices to which he aspired, the first time for F'rosecuting Attorney and later for the Upper House of the Ceneral Assembly, though carrying more than the strength of his ticket in both elections. In iSSo he represented the Sixth Congressional district as delegate to the Xational Republican Convention at Chicago, which nominated James .-\. Garfield for the Presidency, and in the campaign which followed he labored earnestly for that gallant standard bearer.

Mr. Mcl'adden has been cjuite successful in a business way. and he is now in independent circumstances, owning in addition to a beautiful modern home, which be built in 18S1. and valuable business property in Shelbyvilie. a splendid farm of one hundred sixty acres in one oi the most fertile districts of the county, a pnrt of which includes the old homesteatl which his parents originally settled.

Marion county. Mr>. McI'aLklen. who first saw tlie li.ulit ni day in thai tnwn. is a ladv of manv sterling qualities, whose friends in the city of her residence are as the number of her acquaintances, and who has nobly seconded lier husband in all uf his endeav .rs. She bore him one child, a daughter, whom death claimed for his uwn at the tender age of four years, since which sad event she has lavished her love and affectum on the children of others and made many homo bright and cheerful by her generous and kindly ministrations.

This name, familiar in Shelby county since pioneer days, designates one of the olde.-t, best known and most esteemcl of its families. They are of Kentucky origin, ;<-.d the Shelby county branch springs from Thomas Mobcr- Iv, who was born in Madison county. Kentucky, January 20. 182 1. He wa.s a son of William and Martha (Robertson) :\Ioberly. both of whom spent thenlives and ended their davs in the old state, south of the Ohio, the father dying in 1832, and the niMther in 1824. Thomas was left an orphan at the age of three'vears, and four years later was brought io Shelby county by Ins maternal uncle, James Robertson, by whom he was supported during the formative period of his life, ^^"hen twentv-one he began farm work on his own account on a place of one hundred five acres, his father-in-law's farm, afterwards given to his wife, which he subsequently purchased. He was a careful nian, ot thrifty disposition, industrious habits and good judgment in maknig m vestments'. As a result he was quite successful, his original farm ))eing mcreased in time to a holding of tV.ur hundred acres, situated in I'nion township, si.-c miles ea.st and north of Shelbvville. He lived on one farm forty-six years. For thirtv-four vears continuouslv he served as Justice of the Peace of his township' and di'd nearlv all of the local business. He taught school tor ten terms, between 1830 and 1852. was trustee and deacon of the Baptist church, of which he was a life-long and consistent member, and altogether led suck, a blameless and useful life as to enjoy universal respect and esteem. A staunch Republican and uncompromising Union man. he befriended the soldiers wit.i sucli steadv enthusiasm as to earn the love of every veteran. In iSn, he became a resident of Shelbvville. and lived there in retirement until Ins dcatn. which occurred October '11. 1908. when he w;as past eighty-seven years ot ao-e Februarv 17 1S42, he married Jtilila, datighter of Xoah and Polly B'prnes who came with her parents. from Kentucky to Shelby canity in 183.^ Her father died in Union township in 1867. and her mother a year latcT S.ie herself passed awav Tune 17. kjot. in Shelbyville. To Mr. an<l ^ rs Th-auas Mob rl - six children were l.^rn. five of whom survive and all of them have I'^let with =ucces. in life. John M. married Maiy E. Dewitt. has four children, rill boys, and lives wii ,i farm in Addi>Mn township: William X. marncl Mi:-- SMiiri Worland. cf ]:)ccatur county, and died tlicre. Icaviii- a son named after his fatlicr. lie served a> a memljer of (."ajnain AllenV c<aiipany on the Oi;e Hundred Thirty-second Ivegimeiu. Indiana \'oluuteer Infantry, duriui^- the last year of the Civil war. for which he drew a pension. Mary'li.. the eMe^t dau-lner. married Dr. Alhert M. I'herson. and has three children: Adella. Helta A. and Ora. and resides in Osborn. Ohio. Martha F., the second dauirhter. m;u-ried Simuel Farthing, a farmer of Union lown.ship. on part of the old homestead, and has one child. Bertha May. Edward R.. the voungest child, married Carrie Yarling. and resides on a farm in Marion lown~hip. Their only child. Wilbur, died at an early age.

James H. Moberly. who was the third of his father's children, was born on the old homestead in Union township. Shelbv countv. Indiana. April 5. 1847. He w-ent through all the experiences of pioneer days, the log cabin school-house, with its greased paper window lights, the itinerant teacher, who "boarded around," the ill-assorted class books, the cutting of wood with tlie other boys to keep up the fire? the short terms and the irregular attendance. In the simimer. of course, he had to help with the farm work, doing the chores, getting up early to feed, carrying water to the hands, and all the rest of the drudgery known only to the boy of that period. This kind of life Ciintinued until he was sixteen years old, and a year or two later he began attending normal school and teachers' institutes at Shelbyville. Beginning in 1S76. he "took up schrM.r' in one of the country districts, and taught seven winters during the years ending with 1S80. The terms were short then, only fi\e or six months, and the intervals were devoted to fann work. In 1SS6 ^Ir. Moberly took up his residence in 'Shelbyville. though he still kept in touch with the farm and acted as overseer for his father. In November, 1906, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and sin.ce then has been transacting the business of that office. Like his father and indeed the whole Moberly family, he has been industrious, economical and saving, with the result that he has something to show for his life's work. Two hundred and twent_\--four acres of fine farming land in Union township, besides personal property, are evidences of his thrift, his saving qualities and his good judgment in business. Though reared a Baptist he is not affiliated with any church, his politics, like those of his lamented father, are strictly Republican, and he holds membershi]) in the Masonic and Odd Fellows orders, his lodges being Xo. 28 of the Free and Accepted ^Masons, and Xo. 39 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Shelbyville. He is a stockholder and moving spirit in the Shelby county joint Stock Agricultural Association, and ne\-er misses attendance at its successful annual fairs. He has had extensive experience in the settlement of estates and as guardian for minor heirs, being regarded as a safe and reliable Ini-iness man. He has remained unmarried, and during their later years devoted affectionate care and unwearied attention to tlie comfort of his aged parents.

Herbert Morris

Herbert Morris, srm if Sylvan P.. and Myrtilla M'irri>. was born in ].elwn<'n. Warren county, Ohio. May 25. 1858. He <^re\v up and received bis e(hication in liis native town and early in life cnteied bis lather's mercantile establishment, where he soon becaiue familiar with the principles of business and demonstrated marked aptitude in the management of the enterprise with which he was ci.innected. Since old enough to begin the battle (.if life fi.ir himself, Mr. Morris has been identiheil w itli the mercantile bu>iness and since 1893 lias held an important position witli the large dry goods firm of Morris & Company, in which he also owns an interest. His practical intelligence, well balanced judgment and long experience peculiarly fit him for the intluentiai position he holds as a business man. familiar with every jihase of commercial life, he stands in the tVremost rank of those similarly engaged.

Mr. Morris was married in the year 1905. to Lena P.nel. of Riclim m.d, Indiana, daughter of Abner and ]^Iattie (Boles) Buel. the f.ather a well known business man and prominent citizen of that city. In his fraternal relations Mr. Morris belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Ben Hur. and like the rest of the Morris family is identified with the Pre>byterian church.

The Star .Mills

For consideralily more than a full generatii.>n the Star ?Jills h.i\e been a landmark in the southeastern section of Shelbyville. It is an imposing structure cif brick, four stories high, sixty by one hundred feet in dimensions. It is situated near the Big Fnur station in easy reach also of the Pennsylvania lines, and has all conveniences for prompt handling and speedy shipmerit. The plant was established in 1867. by Alonzo Swain, who conducted it until 1S73, when it went into th.e hands of a new ci'mpany with Sidney Robertson. ma:iager: S. L. \'anpelt. vice president: Michael Snider. T. G. Stewart William A. Moore and Cletirge W. Kennedy. Eventually the latter became sole owner and for years the mills have been under his cmtrol and management It was at first a burr-mill, with a capacity of forty barrels a day, but in 1883 was changed t^ the full roller process and smce then has been conducted on a strictly up-to-date basis, with modern machinery. The present capacity is iwo hundred barrels a day and three grades of flour are turned out. being known .is the "R Star." the "High Mark" and "Crystal." They reach the general markets of th.e whole country, but ship principally to poi'its in the East and South.

valiKihlc I'X-a! industry, was Ixirii in Piiclhy c.nmiy. Indiana. I'cljrnary 5. 1S30, five miles southwest of SlielbyviUe. He is a s.m of Robert Kennedy, who was born in \"irginia. in 17S2, served as a soldier in the War of uSi_' and die'l in 1S33. Pie married Margaret l-deniins. a native of I'ennsylvania. by wlioni he had ten children. \<'\v: sons and six (laughters. Mr. Kennedy liar, devoted practicallv his whole life to the milliner business, and has long enjoyed the reputation of l:ieing- a skillful and reliable w-orkman. He Las always been a man of quiet disposition and unobtrusive manners, paying close attention to his business, but fulfilling all the obligations of a good father, husband and citizen. Xovembcr 15. 1S55. Mr. Kennedy married Mary J., daughter of lames M. and Mary j'larwick-. the former fr.-ni Maryland and the latter from Pennsvlvania. To .Mr. and ^Irs. Ke\medy tive children have been born, of whom' four are living. C.e<3rgia married J. W". Thompson, an attorney of Indianapolis, and has four children: James B. married Marv Edna Payne, of- Shelbyvillc: Maggie married Charles W. ImIui >re, a Christian minister, of Indianapolis, and has three children : l-'retl W. married Ida Mausy, of Rnshville. For many years Mr. Kennedy and his son, James B.. have been prominent members of the Indepcntlent Order of Odd Fellows, and the family are affiliated with the First Methodist Episcopal church. The Kennedy Milling Companv is one of the old and reliable institutions nf Shelbyville, and has lo:;g ranked as one of its impr-rtant industries, th.ose in charge enjoying the entire confidence of the business world.

Michael Yarlixg

Among the sturdy German element that left the Fatherland and came to America during the pioneer period of our country and remained wr the subsequent development of same, the Yarling family is deserving of special mention.. for they have been among our best and most industrious citizens. Peter \ arling. father of the gentleman whose name heads this review, was born in Hesse Dannstadt, Germanv. Tulv 3. 1810, the son of John and Elizabeth ( Redisch) Yarling. Peter Yarfing came to Baltimore. Maryland. October, 1829, and after moving to Frederick, :\Iaryland. where he lived for less than a year, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he married Mary Miller, and in about 1830 came to Shelby county, Indiana. They were among the pioneers of that period when this county was imdeveloped, and here they played well their parts in tlie clearing awav of the heavy timber and draining the land, transforming the wild ground into fine farms. John Yarling. grandfather of our subject, bought a farm in I'nion township. Pri.^r to this time John Yarling was a wagonmaker, but the entire family now became farmers. Peter's cliildren were

:Michael Yarling- was born in Marion township. Shelby county. Indiana December 15. 1843. being; the seventh chiKl in a family of nine children, fcur of Avhom are deceased. Philip, brother of the subject, died in 1S52: Mrs. Eliza Moore died mi August. 1869 : George died in March. 1879 : he was the father of Attorney William Yarling. whose sketch appears on another page of this work: Jlenry died December 27. 1862. while a soldier in the Union army. The living children are Mrs. :\rary Phares. wife of George (see sketch.) ; John W. (whose sketch appears herein): Jacob and Michael, also Catherine, wife of Samuel Herthel.

Michael Yarling as married i>n >[arch 2t,. 1872. t<. Derexa Tallin, of Hanover township the daughter of Anderson and Mary Talhert. After their marriage they located in Liberty township, where they own a farm which thev have greatly impro\-ed and oft" which they have reaped a comfortable liviiig ever since, and ha\-e prospered, being able to buy additional land from time to time. He now owns three farms, one hundred and sixty-five acres in Libertv township, one hundred and sixty-four acre- in Hanover township, and one hundred and sixteen acres in Marion t(/wnship. a parr of the latter being in Union townshi]), making a total rif four hundred and forty-five acres, besides his property in Shelby ville. In 1896 he built a fine home in this city on South Harrison street and moved- into the city. His success has been due to his excellent judgment in business affairs, his economic habits and his industrv. also his honest dealing with his fellow men. which has won their confider.ce. Once when ;Mr. Yarling was asked what he considered the essentials of success, he replied: "First of all, strict integrity and straight dealing. These are more valuable investments th.an many migh.t realize. One should have common, hor.se sense and use it, should not be afraid of hard work, sh.ould be economical, but not niggardly; and. good health is a big item." Evidenth- Mr. \arling has carried out the al>:ve rules in his life work, according to those who know him best.

In September. 1886, ^Ir. Yarling was appointed County Commissioner to serve the balance of an unexpired term. At the expiration of that term, so faithfully had he performed his duties that he was twice re-elected on the Democratic ticket, and he held the office until the end of 1892. to the entire satisfaction of rdl concerned, foe he had given it his careful attention just the same as if it had been his own private business.

Three interesting children have blessed the home of Mr. and r^Irs. Yarling. nainely: Gertrude is the wife of Roscoe \\'e<terfield, of Hantixer township; Anna P. is the wife of Dr. L. G. Bowers, of Dayton. Ohio; Raymond

That was a tvpical outfit which miglu have been seen on a beautiful fall d:;v wcmling its wav from \'irginia to the land of promise offered to immigrants in the territory northwest of the Ohio. There were some twenty men Tn the caravan besides their wives and children, and as the only means ,.<. tran^iv.rtation was by wag.m tliere were four of them, eacli family havnig a cow. making the live stock display not inconsiderable. Being strict Meth'xli-ts the<e pi. 'n-.'i)io;'cers refused to travel on Sunday, audi laid up in camp, when the Sabliath day interrupted their joumeyings. At the bead of this parly was Samuel Wells.' a native of Wales. His wife was born in Scotlaml They settled in ^raryland and afterwards moved to \'irginia, and there followed his trade of tailoring. With him were his wife and unmarried son, a daughter and a nephew reared in the family. The objective point of these wayfarers was Dayton. Ohio, then a village of some three or four hundred population. and four stores. They reached their destination on October 31st. and .settled on the farm of Thomas' Skinner, which was located near the Miami and Mad rivers, ten miles north of Dayton. Skinner was a Xortb Carolinian, who came to Ohio in iSiC>. bought a large tract of land. Samuel Wells b. ught two hundred seventy-three and a fraction acres, which was subseijuently divided into fifty-acre' tracts, and given to his children. The old pioneer, who was born Tune 11, 1755. and died Decemljer 13. 1830. had six children: Levi. William, Sila^, John \v.. Elizabeth, who married a Mr. Xailor, and Wiiiey. who married a Skinner. Sila<, who was born in Marylaivl Xovember 7. 17S5, marnc 1 b:isie. daughter of Thomas Skinner and farmed m Miami county, Ohio, until his death, which occurred April 17, 1867. His wife, wh.o was born in Davie county. Xorth Carolina, January 11, 1701. went with h.er parents to \'irginia. and subsequently to Ohio, where she died. April 28. 1843. Thev were the parents of the following children: Thomas S., the oldest, who was'born in Virginia July 15, 1S15, died February ^9. 1S92. became a man of note in Ohio, where for more than forty years he was a minister of the Christian church. Richard P.. the second child, was born October 31, 1816. William ('... third on the list, was born December 6, 1818. and was for forty years a mini-ter if tht I'nited Brethren church, bis death occurring July -'4. 1896.

Robert S. Wells, tbe tenth child, was burn in Miami cotinly, Ohio. December 30. 1830. and went thr 'uyh the experiL'nces of a uenm'ne pioneer bov. Alter he grew u'p. he became a farmer and fullowed that occupation tor many years. Tliis life was di\-ersified by teaching" dinging the winters and altogetlier lie had charge of twenty-one schools in \arious parts of tbe state of Ohio. In 1855 he rcnioxed to Shelby county, in the same state, where he located on a farm but still continued to teach. August 21. 1862, he enlisted in Company C, Xinety-ninth Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantn,-, under Captain Knapp and Colonel Cummins. He was in camp at Lima until September, then in Kentucky, near P'aris, and was discharged March 7. 1S63. He was nine months in hospitals, six months at Louisville and three at Camp Chase. Being discharged as a corporal he draws a pension of twenty dollars a month. After leaving the army Mr. Wells farmed in Ohio until 1866. when he came to Shelby county, Indiana, bought a farm, but subsequently engagetl in the grocery business at Shelbyville. Selling out. he first went to Hendricks, and then to IMarion township, where he resided for many years. In Xovember, 18SS. he located permanently at Shelbyville, where for many years until recently he was collector and Justice of the Peace. Fomierly a Whig, ^Ir. Wells cast his first vote for Gen, Winfield Scott, but after the organization of the Republican party, he became a charter member, and has since voted for every one of its Presidential candidates.

August 28. 1 85 1, ;Mr. Wells married Eliza, daughter of Michael and Susan (Kutz) Saunders, who came from Pennsylvania, where ]\Irs. Wells was born January 30, 1831. and came to Miami county. Ohii. with her parents, wdien. four years of age. Her mother. Susan Kutz. died February 16. 1905, at the extreme age of ninety-six years. To Mr. and Mrs. Wells four children were born: Edward F.. now a physician in Chicago, was born May 14, 1853. married Maria J. };illman. in 1876. and has a son. Michael E.. born in 1877. Su'ian E.. born February 3. 1S57. in Shelby county. Ohio, married Robert Gordon in 18S1, and has had six children, of whom four are living, Sarah J., born X'ovember 29. 1S60, in Shelby county, Ohio, died there before her father's removal to Indiana. John B., born April 13. 1864. married Sadie D. Clark at Indianapolis, in 18S5. and is a miller at Alton. Illinois, his two sons being Clark C. and Orville D.. still with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wells reside in a comfortable home at 36 St. Mar}-'s street. Shelbyville. and are spending the evening of their li\-es in serene retirement, enjoying excellent health, and glad at any time to welcome their many friends. Mr. Weils is a man of good judgment in business affairs, alen to all puljlic (juestions and full of interesting- reminiscences of the nlder times, when tiie piuneers were making their great tight to con(iuer the wilderness fur tiieir descendants.

Mr. Fleming Imlds the responsible position of president of the Shclhy National Bank, and has been identified with the business interests of Shelbyville for a period of forty years, during which time he has advanced to a front rank among the financiers of his adopted state, besides earning the unique record of having taken no vacation or season of rest since entering upon his present line of duty, nearly a half century ago. Accepting a minor post in the old Shelby bank in iS6S. he filled it so acceptably as to gain the confidence of his superiors, who were not long in promoting him to a more responsible position, wdiich proved the beginning nf a series of advancements which in due time led to the office he now holds as executive head of one of the best and most successful banking institutions in the state.

Born in Alleghany county, Pennsylvania. November 2^. 1847, Thomas W. Fleming was less than three years old when brought by his parents to Indiana, since which time his life has been very closely interwoven with the history of the city, which for nearly three score years he has made his home. His father. Dr. George \\'. Fleming, a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, was born in 1S02. and after being graduated from Washington College, of ^^'ashington. Pennsylvania, practiced medicine in the state of his birth until 1850. when he moved to Shelby county. Indiana, where he continued his chosen calling to the end of his life, dying ^.larch 21st nf the year 1S64. Belinda McGrew, wife of Doctor Fleming, and mother of the subject, was also born and reared in Washington county, Pennsylvania. She sundved her husband about twenty-three years, departing this life in the county of Shelby at the advanced age of four score years, leaving to mourn their loss two sons, George W.,' mentioned elsewhere in these pages, and the gentleman whose name introduces this review.

Thomas W. Fleming attended the public schools of Shelbyville until completing the prescribed course of study, and was preparing to enter college when the death of his father caused a very" material change in his plans, by throwiiig him upon his own resources for livelihood. Entering the employ of G. W. F. Kirk, who kept a hat and shoe store, he obtained his tirst knowledge of business as a salesman, but after clerking for that gentleman a short time, he accepted a similar position in the clothing store of Samuel O'Connor, where he remained until engaging in his present line of business in 1868.

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it as an individual enterprise until 1802. when .-.vni- ti the death 01 Mr. Hamilton, the t)ank was reoroanized. and Mr. 1-loming became associated with nine ether stockholders, under the joint niana-eir.ent .^t whom tne mstituii.Mi was carried on as a private bank t-^r a period ..f thirteen years. At the expiration of that time the bu^ine^^^ pas-^ed into the ban, Is n' four partners, who continued it as a private bank until 1005. when it was rcor-anized as the Slielby Xational Bank, bv which name it is <till known, tlie institution at this time being- one of the liiost pn.sperous and popular of the kind in the state.

Shortlv after engaging with .Mr. Hamilton. Mr. I-kining was made cashier, in which capacitv lie continued until i^oJ. when in addition in the duties of hi^ por^iiion he become one of the stockb.-.Mers and assume.l no small part of the manv responsibilities of the large ar.l constantly increasing business necessarily fell to him and he proved epial t , the task. L>3n the organization of the'Shelbv National Bank in 1905. be was made president, whicn honorable position he has since held with ability, being at this time the executive head of the institution, which in view of hi^ long and honorable business experience and high standing in the financial world affords the best guarantee of its continu. ^us growth and success. Mr. Fleming is ably assisted by a board of directors composed of men of high business standing, whose connection with the bank adds not a little to its stability and popularity.

Mr. Fleming is a business man wdiose career has been uniformly prosperous and wlK-ise recnrd ever al.iove reproach and eminently honorable compares favorably with that of any of his compeers. He is a member ot the btate Bankers'' Association, and has served as president of the Bankers Association of the Sixth district cf Indiana in both of which bodies he stands deservedly high, taking an active part in their deliberations and exercising a strong influeiice in formulating policies for the direction and control of the business which thev are designed to promote. In politics he is a Republican, and for some years was a zealous party worker, but recently retired from active participation in political affairs the better to devote his entire time and attention to his duties as a financier. Mr. Fleming was married on the 8th day of May. 1873, to Anna Rowan, a native of Ohio, and for years a teacher in the pulilic schools cf Sbelbvville, the union resulting in tlie birth of two chil.lrcn. a d'<utrhter Elizabeth, and a son bv the name of George Elliott Fleming. 'I he former is now the wife of G. S. 'Moffett. financial agent of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia, with headquarters at Atlama. Georgia their home being blessed with two children. Thomas Fleming and \nn ^Margaret. George Elliott Fleming was graduated from Harvard L mversity wkh the class of 1899, after which he took a three years' law course, and is now practicing his profession in New York City, wb.ere he already has earned an honorable ^record as a corporation lawyer. He has a large and lucrative legal business, and is recognized as one of the rising young attorneys nt the great metropolis which he chose for his field of labor.

Rev. Gust.W G. Winter

Mr. l-"Ieiiiin.!^ and all i>t his family helnny^ to the PrL'-hyteriaii cluircli, aivl ni;iiiiiV>t an ahiding iiitere.-it in various hues of work under the auspices ni the same. The family dwelling' at Xo. 9A West Broadway is <ine of the largest and nii'.-t laautiful of the city's many fine modern residences, and the air of Content which reigns therein makes it in everv sense of the term a home ideal.

Distinguished as a theologian, a physician and an educamr, the suhjcct of this sketch fills a large place in tjie pulilic view. h<ilding liigh rank in the differcp.t line- nf work to which his life has been devxed since becoming a citizen oi Shelliv cunty. He is doubtless the oldest clergyman in this part of Indian?. having sersed as pastor of Zion church oi the German E'.angelica! Protestant denomiuatiun in Union township continuously since January 3, 1S70. and since 1880 lias sustained the same relation to the church in Shelby ville. besides ren(kring clTicicnt service as a physician and educator. Born in Leimbach, Germany, August 22. 1S41. Gustav G. \\"inler is the desce!idant of an unbroken line r.f clergymen from the days of Martin l,uther. an ap.cestor of his liaving been une of the first ministers to accept the views of the great ref.ormer and ])ublicly pnjclaini them throughout the Fatherland. His father. Rev. Carl Winter, a minister of scholarly attainments and distinguished ability, preached the Giisijcl cnntinuously for a period of fifty-two years during which time he ser\ed various congregations in Germany, t':) which country his labijrs were confined.

After receiving his preliminary educational training in the elementary schools of his native place. Dr. \\'inter entered the Gymnasium of Eisleben, the native home and burial place of Martin Luther, where he received instruction in five languages, viz: German, French, Latin, Hebrew and Clreek, liccoming proficient in each, besides making rapid advancement in the various other branches which constituted the curriculum of the institution. After his graduation he took a three years" course in medicine, following which he finishe<l his theological studies in the University of Halle, and in 186S was crdained to the minii,try. meantime, 1S63, he served one \ear in the German army, the length of time required from students, and three years later, during the Austro- Prussian war of 1866, he was again called to arms and commissioned as an officer during the period of service in that struggle. The actual time of fighting lasted only eight days, nevertheless he was retained considerably longer and about six months elapsed ere he was discharged and permitted to resume his ministerial and (;;ther professional duties.

to tlie I'niteil Stales, bcinj;- the only member of his family tu seek a new home and carve mit a new career in the great American Republic. Xot long after landing on the shores of the Xew World he ma<le his way to Shelby county, Indiana, and in January, 1870, entered upon his duties as pastor of the Zion church in I'nion township, at that time a feeble nrganization made uj) nf a few German families, some living in the vicinity and others at more remote distances. Under the minisiiy and efticient management of the new pastor, the societies at (ince took on new life, and it was ni-t long until the congregation began to grow in numbers and iniluence and became one of the leading religious bodies of the community. During his active pastorate of thirty-nine years. the growth of the Zion church has been steady and substantial along lioth material and spiritual lines, and it is n^.'W a live and flourishing organization, numbering eighty-four families, among which are many of the leading farmers and representative citizens of the county, the fame of the churfh having spread far and wide and the r.ame of its able and beloved leader has become a power for good not only auKjng his parishioner>, but in the larger sphere of religious activity through the state. (See histiory of Zion ch.urch on another page. )

Doctor Winter was in the county but a short time before his standard of scholarship was recognized, and seeking to take advantage of the same the official board of Shelbyville public schools tendered him the position of teacher of languages, wdiich he accepted. Entering upon his duties as instructor in 1873, he filled the position with marked ability for a period of twenty-four years, during which time he achieved much more than local repute in his special lines of work. Resigning his position in the schools in 1897, the doctor has since devoted his attention to the interests of the two congregations over which he exercises pastoral control, and in connection with his ministerial duties is also actively engaged in medical work, which he has practiced continuously and successfully ever since becoming a resident of Shelby county, nearly forty years ago.

Doctor Winter's life has been a strenuous c>ne, filled to repletion with good to the world. He was married lui the 25th day of June, 1S72, to Rosa Theobald, daughter of INIichael Theobald, of Shelby county, a union blessed with three sons. Carl G., a physiciaii and surgeon ; Paul G.. an electrical engineer, and Emil G., who is also engaged in the practice of medicine, all three being located in the city of Indianapolis.

Dr. Winter is a thirty-second degree Mason and is widely and favoraljly known among his fellow craftsmen throughout Indiana and other states. He joined the order in 1879, since which time his advancement in the different branches has been continuous, having been honored at inter\-als witli important official positions in the Blue Lodge, Chapter. Council and Commandery at Shelbvville. and standing high in the Sc(;.tti>h Rite, Consistorv and ]\Iystic

Although a \-er_v busy man, the doctor has found time to travel quite extensively, having made several trips abroad, and besides visiting nearly every country and many historic cities and noted places in Europe, has traveled over all parts of the L'nitcd States and Canada, in this way broadening his mind and accjuiring a practical knowledge not otherwise obtainaljic. Tlie doctor has never set his mind in worldly gain, having always made it subordinate to his ministerial and professional work, nevertheless he is well situated financially, owning in addition to his comfortable com])etency in Shelbyville, a fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Decatur county, from which he deri\-es no small share of his income.

The family of this name is of Scotch origin, and but for a lucky accident invoh'ing both tragedy and romance, tb.erc would 1:>e no descendants of this name to tell the tale. James Adams, when a small bi:>}', was of the party emigrating to America, and when coming across the Atlantic, fell overb:)ard. He was rescued from the water by Edmund Kinsey, v>ho leaped after the child and saved him at a risk of hi« own life. This boy settled in Ohio, and eventually became prominent as an educator. ser\"ing for a number of years as a county school examiner. In course of time he married and reared a family, one of his sons, John H. Adams, being bonrat Cuminingsville, Ohio, and educated at Farmer's College. He spent most of his life in agricultural pursuits and became quite intluential as a citizen, being elected Trustee, County Commissioner and County Treasurer, also serving frequently as administrator of estates. Eventually he removed to Bartholomew county, where he married Amanda Graves, whose parents were Xorth Carolinians, her birth occurring at Columbus, Indiana. After their migration to this state, her father's mother, generally called "Grann}-" Gra\'es. obtained fame for longevity. ha\-ing reacb.ed the age of one hundred and two vears at the time i)f her death. Her snn, Xathan Graves, who was Amanda Graves' father, was a wealthy land owner in Bartholomew county and part of his estate included the present site of Columbus. John H. and Amanda (Graves) Adams had six children, of whom four are living. Clarence \\'., who married Xetiie Jenkins, of St. Paul. Indiana, is a druggist at Colu!nbus. having or.e chiM named Marie. Katie, the secrmd child, has been flead ior sexeral years. Ida is tlie wife of B. \\'. I'erkins, superintendent of the gas works at Altoona. Pennsylvania, and has a twe-ny years, duriuij- wliich time they liax'e been mi, one <i.le ov the ntlier of almost every iniporiaiit case tried in Shelln- county, liesides nnicli iul^ine^s a: other county seats ami the stale capital. As Mr. Atlams has been tloint:;- business for thirty- four years in the same office, he is inclined to think tiiat lie holds the record in this line as a les^al practitioner. He wisely decider 1 in early life to keep out of pnlitics, and despite his prominence and popuLiriiy h;is stubbornly refused offcc with the exception of such places as niLMuber-hip of Council and School Board, whicli were rather thrust upon him than souc^ht by him. He filled these places, however, with his usual good jutlgment and conscie-itiousness and left behind h.im an unstained recor(l for fidelity in discharije of duty. While alile ami successful in all lines of the law. Mr. .\dams is especially strong- as a tn'al attorney, his forte being skilll'ul conduct oi criminal cases, in which he has few equals either before jury or court. Among his cheriched souvenirs is a rare old English work bequeathed him by his greatuncle. It is a law dictionary, bound in full leather and published in 1732. It was originally owned by V. G. Adams, his grandfather's brother; it was edited by Giles Jacob and is said to have been used in Parliament as an authority on the English law. The argument of cases included in its pag"es were compiled by Chief Justice Holt, of the King's Bench, about three hundred years ago. Mr. Adams' paternal ancestors were all men of abstemious habits, ne\'er using liquor or tobacco in any form and they were alsii men uf unusual mentality, strength of character and fondness f'.u" learning. Mr. Adams' hard work and ability have not gone unrewarded, as he has much to show of this world's goods as the result of his lifelong activities. He owns three hundred acres of fine farming land in Shelby county, and considerable propert}' in the city of Shelbyville and at Indianapolis. He is attorney for the Farmers' National Bank, and local counsel for the Shelbyville Street Railway Company, and the Indianapolis Terminal Car Comjiany. Hord & Adams represent the fourteen manufacturing and furnishing companies of Sb.elbyville. The firm owns a fine law library of one thousand voluines, and yir. Adams has in his prix'ate lilirar}- a chi'ice selection of four hundred fifty standard works.

December 29. iSSo. Mr. Adams married Xellie. daughter of Stephen D. and Teresa ( Blankenship) Ludlow, a prosperous family of Shelby couiUy. Mr'. Ludlow was a gentleman of the i)ld school, a great reader, and entertaining talker. His people were Ohioans, and his lirother. John Ludlow, was a banker at Springfield. Mrs. Adams is a full cousin of the wife of ex-Governor Bushness, of Ohio. Miss Ethel", the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .Adams, married Dr. B. G. Keeny. of Shelbyville. a graduate of Bloomingtc.m L'niversity, and son of ex-State Senator Ger.irge W. Keeny. of Rising Sun. Indiana. Doctor Keeny. besides a regular course at th.e Cincinnati Ohio Medical College, followed by graduation, also took a post-graduate course in the Hospital of Medical Surgery in London, England. Doctor and Mrs. Keeny have one ccptor. Doctor Green, which la-ted until 1S70. when it was (hssolved bv nuuurxl consent, the subject retirinpf from tlie tirni for tlie purpose of entjaj^in,!:^ ni business. In a short time after discontinuing the practice of medicine he purchased a stock of drugs and was soon in the enjoyment of a large and lucr;!tive patronage, his previous professional experience peculiarly fitting him for this line of trade. By courteous demeanor and fair treatment, together with his practical knowledge of pliarmacy. he gained the confidence of the public, and in due season built up an extensive business, whicli continuerl to grow until he had the leading establishment of the kind in the city. He increased his stock as he deemed expedient or as necessity required, and by consulting the wishes and tastes of his patrons gained a precedence in the drug business which he retained as long as he remained in the business, the meanwhile by judicious inxestmcnts adding to his earnings.

In the year 1892 Doctor McCrea assisted in organizing the Farmers' National Lank of Shelbyville. of which lie was elected cashier. After serving in that capacity until 1S97 he was further honored by being made president of the institution, which office he has since held and in which he has displayed a familiarity with financial matters and executive ability of such a character as to win the confidence of his associates and the public. The bank of which he is the head has had a uniformly prosperous career. Under the capable management of a board of directors composed of business men of unexceptionable standing and wide experience, has steadily grown in public favor, wliile its present high credit and extensive patronage bespeak a future of still larger growth and possibilities

Doctor AlcCrea affiliates witi: tlie Republican party, and he takes an active interest in political atlairs. especially local matters. Though not an officeseeker or aspirant for leadership, he has filled various positions in the municipality, including membership in the City Council, where he made an honorable record as a Ii.^cal Iegis!at<jr. As president of the School Board he spared no efforts in be'ialf of the educational needs of the public, his labors in that capacity being instrumental in raising the standard of tlic schools and making them among the best in the state.

Doctor McCrea was made a !Mason in 1S6S, and for a number of years thereafter was an earnest worker in the order, which he served frrmi time to time in various <;tiicial capacities. He was worshipful master of the Shelbv- Ville lodge for several terms and also filled honorable positions m the higher branches of the brotherhood, including among others those of high priest and eminent commander, besides becoming acquainted among the leading Masons of his own and other states, whcjm he not infrequently met in the sessions of the Grand Lodge and r)ther public functicius of the order. His attention \vas early attracted to the matter of re\ealed religir,n. and for a number of years he has been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. For a period of twenty ye.ir.-- Iv: ser\e<l as clerk of the SC'^?! ms and at tlie present time lioLls the position ..if president of the Iioanl of trnstees of Wdiitew ater chnrch.

On Xoxemlier _m. 1S78. Doctor McCrea was united in marriage with Phoebe Roliertson. who has l)orne hiin tliree children, one of whom died in infancy: a dan.ijhter by the name of Trances R. departed this life ^[a^cll t,o. igoj, when seventeen years of age. the only survi\'ing child bein.g Florence J., a young laily of intelligence and culture, who is now pursuing her stuiHes at the State l'ni\ersi:y of Bli;ii;mingion. The doctor's business career presents a series of continued successes and. as already indicated, bo is now classed with the weli-to-d" men of his city and c umty. He owns a comfortable modern home in the best residence part of the city, and is well situated to enjoy the man\- material ble?sings which ba\-e rewarded his well directed laber--.

One c>i the leading hnisiness men of his day and geriCration in She!b}'\'i!le and a public si)irited ciii;^en to whom as much as to any other of his contemporaries the city is indebted for the material prosperity which has characterized its history during the last third of a century, the late Samuel Hamilton occupied a conspicuous place in th.e public view and is entitled to honorable mention among tliose who added character and stability to the city.

Mr. Hamilton was a native of Ireland, and first saw the light of day at what was known as Leek farm. ..wned by bis forefathers fnr gen.eratioi>. in the county of Deny, on May 26th. of the year iSu. His people were educated and were land owners in Ireland. He spent his early life near the place of his birth, and after obtaining a fair training in the schools of his native count v was \ariijusly emplnved until his twentieth year, when he sought a new home and a new career in the great Republic beyond the sea whither so manv i^f his countrymen had preceded him. Setting sail on March 18. 1834. he landed on the 5th day of May following in New York, and after a brief sojourn in that city, proceeded westward as far as Rushville. Indiana, where he arrived the Ian week of the nn nth. and rej'Mned his <il<Ier brother, who had come to America some titne before to engage in the mercantile business at the pioneer village. S ion after his arrival be was put in charge of a stock of general merchandise at Arlington. Rush county, but in April of the following vear uk ved the store from that pt>int to Sbelbyville. where b.e embarked upon the business career w hich in due time resulted in the accumulati -n of a fortune considerably in e.Kcess ^f half a million dollars antl a reputation in commercial circle- sec 'ud to that r.f few men in the State.

srle owner ami manager until hi> death, and wliicli. like hi< (Jther business enterprise, resulted greatly to his financial advantage, making him one cf the wealthiest men of the city and earning for him mucli m -ire than local repute as an able and eminently successful financier. On March 24. 1S9J. Mr. Hamilton suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he never recovered, but from which he rallied sufficiently to leave his bed ami to a limited extent walk about, but he never again entered his bank or gave personal attention to his aft'airs, realizing that his business career was ended and that it was only a matter of a few weeks at bc'^t ^vhen he could be ol)liged to bid farewell to earthly scenes. This preniiinitii 'u which came t,i him with such conviction and force, proved only too true, fijr on the twenty-sixth day of the same month in which he was stricken his spirit took its flight, his death being felt as an irreparable loss not only by his immediate family and friend-. Imt bv the entire community throughout which he was universally esteemed and honored.

Mr. Hamilton was a man of strong domestic tastes and his home was to him the one ideal place of earth. He erected more business blocks and other buildings in Shelb}'ville than any of his contemporaries and exercised a great influence in locating factories and giving an impetus to tb.e industrial interests of the place.

Mr. Hamilton was a Democrat in a conservative way, but took no interest in politics further than to vote his principles and when necessaiy defend the soundness r,f his ^ipinicn>. Being of Scutch-Irish birth, be naiurallv became a Presbyterian in his religious belief, uniting w-ith the cliurcli at the age of sixteen and continuing a faithful member during the remainder of his life. For many years he was a pillar of the First Presbyterian church and also an elder of the same, in which ctiice he was associated with Elder John Hendricks, father of ex-\"ice President Hendricks. ^Iv. Hamilton was a man of exemplary habits, abstemious almost to a fault in tlie matter of intoxicants and tobacco in all its forms. In manner he was plain and quiet. He was of medium height, but well developed, weighing at his normal health about two hundred pounds, and possessing a solid, well-knit body, \vhose strength and vigor could easily w-ithstand almost any kind of {)hysical exertion or hardship. Although coming to a strange country with cnly me hundred dollars" capital with which to start, he forged to the front, accumulating one of the largest private fortunes in the city honored by his citizenship.

Mr. Hamilton was twice married, the first time to Elizabeth Lowry. who died March. 1882. and on July 31st i:>f the year following ^Irs. Emma Hamilton became his wife, no children being born to either union.

Mrs. Hamilton's maiden name was Emma Fay. She was born and reared in Cincinnati. Ohio, and there married her first husband. Joseph D. Hamilton, a wholesale boot and shoe merchant of Indianapolis, who departed this life September j6. 1879. leaving besides herself two children to