Wayne County, Indiana - The whole text, 1912 (part 9 of 16)

1873 he disposed of his real estate, Daniel W. purchasing the home farm, and removed to Delaware county, locating near Cowan, where he re-engaged in farming and also the mercantile business, residing there until the time of his demise, about 1892, his wife having died about 1870. During the latter part of his life the father was also a minister of the Gospel, belonging to the United Brethren denomination, lie and his good wife were the parents of nine children: Corwin died in childhood, as did also Sarilda Jane; Daniel \V. is the third in order of birth; Laura is the wife of Aaron Swearingen, engaged in fruit growing in the Stale of Washington; Clara is the wife of Samuel Wright, a farmer in Delaware county, Indiana; Alary is the wife of Benjamin F. Ilerrald, of Muncie, Ind. ; James W. is a farmer and resides near Cowan, Delaware county, Indiana; Moses F. is a farmer and resides near Houston, Tex.; and Leota A. is the wile of Herman Carmichael, a farmer near Muncie, in Delaware county, Indiana. Daniel W. Harris first attended school at barker (at that time called Morristown) and later at Sugar Grove, in Clay township, the schoolhouse being located on the farm which be now owns, lie lived with his parents until his majority and then went to Illinois, where he worked one season for others, lie returned home in the winter of 1871-7-', and resided with his parents until about one year after he was married, lie then rented the farm from his father about live years, at the end of which time lie purchased the homestead where he has since resided. Il is one of the best equipped and most modernly improved farms in the vicinity and has been worked to a high degree of efficiency. Mr. Harris has added to his real estate holdings and owns 1,350 acres, 350 acres of which is in Henry count v. lie is president of the First National bank at Green's Fork, operates a general elevator and grain business, and is also engaged in the poultry and produce business, doing live stock shipping, etc., and is prepared to buy practically anything the farm can produce. He intends to make this place a permanent home and has made all his improvements with that end in view. Mr. Harris' success has been the result of his own personal effort, for by the practice of thrift and economy, by ceaseless labor and unlimited courage, he has risen to a position of affluence. Although he has been stanch in his allegiance to the men ami measures of the Republican party he has never sought public preferment for himself. On April 2j, 1872, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Harris and Miss Lusetta J. Hall, born near Terre Haute, Ind., in February, 1851, daughter of William and Mary ( Smith 1 Hall. Mr. Hall was born in England. He was twice married, bis first wife having died in England, and he brought the children of that union with him when he came to America. He became a resident of Vigo count}', Indiana, and there was married to Miss Mary Smith, a native of the State of Ohio. She died about 1X85 and her husband followed her to eternal rest, about 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have eight children: Walter M. is a farmer and resides in Webster township; Mary is the wife of P. P. Morrey, a farmer residing west of Williamsburg; William C. is a farmer and resides northwest of Green's Fork; Frank A. is a farmer and stock-dealer and resides at New Castle; Oletha is the wife of Albert Atkinson, a farmer residing- two and a half miles north of Economy; Benjamin is in the United States service; and Lulu M. is the wife of Omer Oler, a farmer residing two miles south of Economy. Mr. Harris is a member of the United Brethren church.

William Herman Hartman is one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Wayne township, living a life devoted to deeds of usefulness, lie was burn in Osnaburg, Germany, March 1 i7 1882, a son of Fred John and Anna (Bullerdick) llartman, natives of the Fatherland. The father was born July 3, 1825, and the mother on April 25 of the same year. They migrated to America in 1S88, coming direct to Richmond, and resided on a farm in Wayne township about one year, after which they removed to the city of Richmond, where the father died in 1803 and the mother on Dec. 21, 1890. They were the parents of seven children: Henry was the first burn; Louis resides on the Liberty pike, south of Richmond; Louisa is the wife of Henry F. Kehlenbrink, of Richmond; William 11. is the next in order of birth ; August resides in Richmond ; Frederick resides southeast of Richmond, on the Fairmount pike; and Mar}' is deceased. William I 1. 1 lartman attended the schools in his native land as opportunity afforded, but quite early in life it was necessary for him to engage in remunerative employment. When fourteen years old he secured employment as a waiter and was so engaged about three. years, after which he worked as a teamster about one year. He then was employed by a gardener about one year, and when twenty years old was compelled to enter the German army and served as a soldier from 1882 to 18X5. After leaving the army he remained with his parents about three years, and then the family came to America, landing in Richmond, Sept. 1, 1S88. Here the son first worked for a cousin about six weeks, after which he secured employment in the tanner)- of Stephen R. Wiggins, where he worked about two years. He was then employed in the Hoosier Drill Works until 1892, when he engaged with his brother Henry in the dairy business three years. He then rented Henry l'.ullerdick's farm three years, at the end of which lime he purchased the farm of 138 acres where he resides and began the improvement of the same. His farm is fairly improved and equipped, and it must be a source of gratification to Mr. Hartman to be thus surrounded by the comforts of life and to fully realize that they are the fruits of his own honest efforts. His time is devoted almost exclusively to the dairy business, and he keeps about thirty head of dairy cattle, besides raising hogs and operating his farm in a general way. On April 10, 1891, Mr. llartman was married to Miss Mary llelmich, born in Germany May 29, 1866, daughter of John and Katharine (Hesse) Helmich. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Hartman was blessed by the birth of eight children: Fred J., Feb. 11, 1892; Carl 11., Jan. 27, 1894; Harry J., Oct. 31), 1896; Edwin A., Sept. 16, 1898; Albert L., July 3, 1900; Flsie L., Jan. 7, 1903; Theodore A., Sept. 7, 1904; and August A., Aug. 9, 1910. The parents of Mrs. William IT. llartman - John and Katharine (Hesse) Helmich - were natives of Germany. The father was a farmer and followed that occupation during all the years of his active life. There were seven children in their family and Airs. Hart man is the youngest. She came to America the same year as did her husband, coining direct to Richmond, and worked for others until married. Mr. liartman and wife are members of St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in Richmond, and in politics he is independent.

Daniel C. Moore, a prosperous citizen of Green's Fork, was born in what is now Andrews, Huntington county, Indiana, Sept. 30, 1875. He is a son of George A. and Melissa J. (Small) Moore, natives of Indiana, 'the father is of Scotch and German descent and was born on a farm about five miles south of Farmland, in Randolph county, and the mother is of French and English descent and was bom one and one-half miles south of Andrews. The father learned the carpenter's trade at eighteen years of age, in St. Louis, working four years with his brother, a skilled mechanic, lie then returned to Indiana and has since resided in Randolph county, with the exception of about four years, which he spent in Kansas. He became a contractor and during the last five years of his active career had the management of a lumber yard at Modoc, lnd., where he and his wife live retired. They are the parents of four children: Daniel C. is the eldest ; Bonnie and Grace are twins, the former being the wife of Silas Miller, a farmer near Carlos, lnd., and the latter is the wife of Arlie Wood, a farmer residing about five miles west of Ridgeville; and II. Lloyd resides with his parents. Daniel C. Moore received his education in various country schools, attending until twelve years old the Genesco (Kan.) Grammar School, and later the Modoc (lnd.) High School and the Angola College, and still later took a course in a business college in Indianapolis. \t the age of thirteen years he worked as a hired man on a farm and thus continued until he was about twenty-one. At this time he suffered a sunstroke while working in a harvest field and for about eighteen months was unable to do anything, lie attended school in the following winter and later obtained a license and began teaching, lie continued teaching in winter and attending school in summer about live years, and then organized the Citizens' Bank at Modoc, hid., becoming its cashier. He remained in this position until May _'8, 1904, when he disposed of his interests in that place and removed to Green's Fork, where he is the cashier of the First National Hank, of which Daniel W. Harris is president. Mr. Moore is also an officer in the bank at Economy, which institution is known as the Northern Wayne Lank, and he served as a vice-president of the Indiana Bankers' Association in 1908. On Sept. 20, 1905, Mr. Moore was married to Miss Ethal Mills, born one-half mile south of Huntsville, lnd., Nov. 29, 1878, daughter of John A. and Ida B. (Gordon) Mills. John A. Mills, father of Mrs. Moore, is of English-Irish descent and is a farmer by occupation, residing near Huntsville, lnd. He and his good wife are the parents of sixdaughters: Ada is the wife of I. J. Farquhar, a farmer and stockraiser' residing nine miles southwest of Winchester; Mrs. Moore is the second in order of birth; Garnet is the wdfe of John Shores, of Muncie, lnd.; Marie is the wife of Glen Batchelor, of Winchester, and Eunice and Elizabeth reside at the parental home. Mrs. Moore was a teacher for twelve years, beginning at her home town when seventeen years old, and taught there two consecutive years. She is now teaching in the Green's Fork High School, not being content to give up the profession. She is a member of two local ladies' literary societies. Mr. Moore is a member of the Elks lodge at Richmond, the Knights of Pythias at Modoc, the Masonic lodge at Hagerstown, Xo. 49, ami the Knights of the Khorassan at Muncie.

Fred W. Kienzle, a successful practicing physician at Green's Fork, was born at, Madison, lnd., Aug. 15, 1873. His parents - Charles and Elizabeth (Muth) Kienzle - are natives of the Fatherland, born, respectively, March 29, 1839, a"d J r:ne 29, 1838. The father learned the shoemaker's trade in his native land and in 1858 came to America. He settled first at Columbus, Ohio, where in company with his brother he followed his trade for live or six years. At t lie end of that time he removed to Madison, lnd., where he followed his trade until 1877, when he removed to Warfield, Switzerland county, Indiana, where he resided until 1902. He then came to Green's Fork, where he has since resided practically retired. The mother of Dr. Kienzle came to America the same year as did her husband and was a resident of Madison, lnd., at the time of her marriage. Four children were born to these parents: Albert E. is a merchant in Oklahoma City, Okla, ; Fred W. is the second in order of birth; Charles is a merchant at Green's Fork; and Isabelle is a teacher in the Green's Fork school. The father served a ninety-day enlistment in an Ohio infantry regiment in the Civil war. Fred W. Kienzle first attended school at Warfield, lnd.; later was a student in a college at Hanover, lnd.; was a student two years in the University of Chicago, and then, after two years devoted to teaching, spent three years in a medical college at Louisville, Ky., and one year at the Indiana Medical College. After completing the high school course at Warfield he spent two years in college, the money being furnished him by Robert Scott, a friend with whom he had lived the most of the time from six years of age. After completing his school work he spent the winter seasons teaching and the summer seasons working on Mr. Scott's farm at Warfield. He also read medicine with Dr. Culbertson at Moorefield, lnd. In 1902 he came to Green's Fork and has since been engaged in the practice of his profession at that place. In the matter of politics he espouses the cause of the Republican party, but the only office which he has ever held is that of trustee of Clay township, a position he is now filling to the eminent satisfaction of all concerned. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Green's Fork, and professionally lias membership in the Wayne county, the Cnion District and the State Medical societies.

William Ellis, a resident of the village of Green's Fork, engaged in the grocery and meat business, pursuing a life of intense activity, was born in that village, Feb. r4, 1884. His parents are natives of the same place. The father, John F. Ellis, in early life worked for others as a farm hand and also was for a time an employe on the railroad. He then engaged at the blacksmith trade, becoming- a property owner, but throughout the greater part of his active life was engaged in railroad work. He is now living retired in the village of Green's Fork. He was born Now 18, 1849, aru-l n's wife, Ella (Welsh) Ellis, was born about 1853. William Ellis is one of a family of six children, all living. Their names are here set forth iu order of their birth: William is the eldest; Alary resides at the parental home; Julia is the wife of Raymond Swallow, cashier of the bank at Economy; and John, Susan, and Charles Frances reside at the parental home. William Ellis received his preliminary education at the village schools of Green's Fork. After leaving school he worked on the railroad at construction work, at intervals, and also was employed in the poultry house at Green's Fork for a time. About [905 he began work as a grocery clerk and on Jan. 1, 10.07, engaged in the grocery and meat business for himself. In June, 1908, he rented his present location and is operating a first-class grocery and meat market, neatly equipped and carrying a full line. In politics he is independent. On Oct. 1, 1908, was celebrated the nuptials of Air. Ellis and Miss Alary P. Quigley, born in Illinois. She is a daughter of Patrick and Anna ( Flatley) Quigley, natives of Ireland; They came to America when quite young and the father began life's labors as a farm hand, but later engaged in farming for himself and became a land-owner in Green township, Wayne county, removing to this county about 1887. He had previously been in this county before removing to Illinois. He is a resident of Green township, where he devotes his entire attention to his farm. Ten children were born to him and wife: Edward resides on the homestead; Thomas is deceased; Airs. Ellis is the next in order of birth; Frank is in the United States mail service at Richmond; William resides at the parental home; James is employed in Richmond; Joseph, John and Margaret reside at the parental home; and one child died in infancy. To Mr. Ellis and wife have been born three children: Mary Elizabeth, born July 4, L910, and Joseph and James, twins, bom Oct. 1, 1911. Air. 'Ellis attends St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church at Richmond.

Albert R. Jones. - History and biography for the most part record the lives of only those who have attained military, political. or literary distinction, or who in any other career have passed through extraordinary vicissitudes of fortune. The unostentatious routine of private life, although in the aggregate more important to the welfare' of the community, cannot, from its very nature, figure in the public annals. But the names of men who have distinguished themselves in their day and generation for the possession, in an eminent degree, of those qualities of character which mainly contribute to the success of private life and to public stability, - of men who have been exemplary in all their personal and social relations, and enjoyed the esteem, respect and confidence of those around them, - ought not to be allowed to perish. Few can draw rules for their own guidance from the pages of Plutarch, but all are benefited by the delineation of those traits of character which find scope and exercise in the common walks of life. Among the individuals qf this class is Albert R. [ones. His record is the account of a life which is uneventful, indeed, as far as stirring incident or startling" adventure is concerned, yet is distinguished by the must substantial qualities of character. His life history exhibits a long and virtuous career of private industry, performed with moderation and crowned with success. It is the record of a well balanced mental and moral constitution, strongly marked by those traits of character which are of especial value in such a stale of society as exists in this country. Prominent in the business and financial circles of Wayne county stands Albert R. Jones, lie was born in Centerville, this county, Dec. 10, 1852, son of John and Harriet (Jones) Jones. Both parents were natives of Maryland, their birthplace having been near Taneytown, and they located in this county in [849 (see sketch of Alfred J. Lash-ley). Albert R. Jones received his education in the schools of Ceiiterville. Putting aside his text-books when sixteen years of age, he began his independent career by working on a brick yard and later was engaged in the cigar business at Centerville two or three years. He then learned telegraphy, which occupation he followed a few years in the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad, and was then made agent at Xew Madison. Ohio; Later, he served as agent at Centerville three years, at the end of which time he resigned the position and became a bookkeeper, in an organ factory at the same place. A short lime afterward he returned to railroad work, as an operator, and was located at the Belt Railroad Crossing in Indianapolis two years. He was then employed in the office of Superintendent (dale, of the Rig Four, two years, at the end of which time his health failed and he resigned his position. Returning to Centerville, he engaged in the grain business about eight years, after which he accepted the position of deputy county auditor, in which capacity he served four years. He then had charge of the office of the American Steel Company, at Indianapolis, ten months, and this was followed by employment in the office of the American Tinplate Company at Indianapolis, lie accompanied that office upon its removal to Chicago, but after a short time there was sent to Montpelier, Ind., to take charge of the office of one of the company's plants. He remained in Montpelier until the plant was dismantled, three years later, and then went to Elwood and occupied a position in the company's office from 1900 to 1907. In the last named year he was chosen cashier of the First National Rank at llagerstown and has since occupied that position, being also a stockholder in the Union National Bank at Richmond, the Citizens' State Rank at Elwood, and other financial institutions, ddie stockholders of the bank at Hagerstown are numbered among the representative men of the locality and the business is conducted carefully and on a conservative basis, so that the institution well merits the popular support accorded it. Mr. Jones is a man of rare business judgment and is abreast of the times in all matters, and the growth of the bank with which he is connected is a tribute to his popularity and his high standing in the community. In politics Air. (ones accords a stalwart allegiance to the Democratic party. J le was twice elected trustee of Center township, besides having served as deputy county auditor, his tenure of which has already been noted, and in each office his record was one of able administration. Fraternally he was associated with the Knights of Pythias at Centerville, of which local organization he was a charter member, but at the present time is not actively affiliated with any organization. On Jan. i, 1885, Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Emma Celeste Bond, whose death occurred Nov. 4, 1889. Two children were the issue of that union: Forrest B., engaged in the horse business in the West; and Mary Lucile, who resides with her grandfather, Abner D. Bond (see sketch). On Sept. 17, 1896, Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Fva M. Stuart, born at Urbana, Ohio, daughter of Samuel B. and Rebecca Stuart. Although Mr. Jones has led a busy life he has yet found time to devote to those interests which develop the intellectual and moral nature of man, living not to himself alone, but laboring to aid his fellow man. lie is charitable and benevolent and the poor and need}' seek not his aid in vain. It is no very rare thing for a poor boy in our country to become a prosperous man and occupy a commanding position in the business world, but many who have fought their way from poverty to wealth, from obscurity to prominence, retain some marks and scars of the conflict. They are apt to be narrow and grasping, even if not sordid and unscrupulous Mr. Jones, however, is an instance of a man who has achieved success without paying the price at which it is so often bought, for his prosperity has not removed him farther from his fellow men, but has brought him into nearer and more intimate relations with them. "The more means he has had, the more he has done for those around him, and he is numbered among Wayne county's most prominent citizens.

Matthew Henry Dill, deceased, for many years one of the prominent figures in the industrial life of the city of Richmond, was born in Centerville, Ind., Jan. 5, 1840, a son of Alexander C. and Jane Dill. The father was born in the State of Pennsylvania and the mother in Hamilton county, Ohio. They were married in Centerville, Oct. 30, 1838, and moved to Richmond in 1S54. Matthew Henry Dill was educated at an academy in Centerville and in the public schools of Richmond. He was fourteen years old when his parents removed to the last named place, and there became an apprentice to his father, who was engaged in the undertaking busi ness. For a time after attaining his majority he continued in business as an undertaker, but later became associated with Jesse M. Hutton and William P. Hutton, forming the manufacturing firm of J. M. Hutton & Company, one of the oldest concerns in Richmond. 'Mr. Dill was secretary of that firm from 1871 to 1805, arid" then, upon the death of William P. Hutton, was elected to the presidency, in which position he served until his death, Jan. 20, 1906. lie was a man of great inherent ability, thrifty and industrious, and his efforts brought well merited results, lie was long identified with other business activities in Richmond and in the commercial world was regarded as a keen man of affairs, honorable and true to his friends. Among the concerns in which he was financially interested was the Richmond City Water Works, organized in 1884, and of this he was a director from 1886 to 1906, treasurer from 1895 to 1899, and president from 1S99 until his death, lie was also a member of the Hoard of Directors of the Earlham Cemetery Association from 1881, a trustee of St. Stephen's Hospital and of Keid .Memorial Hospital from January, 1899, to January, 1906, and a member of the Hoard of Directors and vice-president of the Art Association from 1899 until his death, lie was also a director of the Richmond Natural Gas Company. II is religious belief found expression by membership in the First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, of which he was trustee from 1888 to 1807 a"d an elder from 1897 to 190(1. He was a man of great kindness of heart, a loving and indulgent husband and father, upright, honorable and honest in all his dealings with his fellow men. 11 is death occurred in Pasadena, Cal., where he had gone about two weeks prior to his demise, lie had been a sufferer from what is known as hardening of the arteries for some time and his condition became so serious that his attending physician, Dr. II. 11. VVeist, advised him to go to California. Accordingly, accompanied by his wife and Dr. Weist, he went to Pasadena. After remaining with his patient in that place four days Dr. Weist returned home, and the following day Air. Dill was stricken with pneumonia. Jlis son, Howard A. Dill, received a telegram from Pasadena, stating that his lather was in a very precarious condition and left at once for his bedside. The trip across the continent was a veritable race with death, but the son arrived two days before his father's demise, which occurred as before stated, Jan. 20, 1906. His remains arc interred in Earlham Cemetery at Richmond, (hi Sept. 23, 1862, was solemnized Air. Dill's marriage to Miss Emily L. I button, daughter of Jesse M. and Rebecca L. Hutton, and of this union were born three children - William P., president of the J. M. Hutton Company, casket manufacturers in Richmond; Howard A., treasurer and superintendent of the Richmond City Water Works; and Prank P., who died Oct. I, 1S92. Mr. Dill is survived by his two sons, his widow, who resides at 314 North Tenth street, and a sister, Mrs. Clara E. Malsby, also of Richmond.

Benjamin F. Jewett. - A home of prayer, where by precept and example every intluence was brought to bear which would aid in rearing to manhood and womanhood children of integrity and honor, of usefulness and industry - such was the home of Parker and Mary Ann (Shear) Jewett, whose son, Benjamin F. Jewett, was born in Huntsville, Randolph county, Indiana, July 13, 1841. His father was a native of New Hampshire, born in 1809, and his mother was born in Ohio some years later. The father learned the blacksmith trade in his native State and later followed that occupation in New York City and also in Cincinnati. He entered 240 acres of land near Huntsville, in Randolph county, Indiana, but some years later came to I lagerstown, where he purchased property and followed his trade until his death, in 1870, the mother of Benjamin P. having died in 1855. This worthy couple became the parents of seven children: George Washington is living retired in Huntington; Benjamin F. is the second in order of birth; John J. is deceased; Rachel became the wife of James Personet, of Richmond, and is deceased; Isabel A. is the widow of Fred Weldon and resides in Michigan; Alary Frances became the wife of Riley Saulsbury, of near Economy, and is deceased; and Laura J. is the wife of John Doland, of New Paris, Ohio. After the death of the mother the father married Jane Bowen, of Wayne county, formerly of Pennsylvania, and of this union were born three children: Edward Parker is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church and resides near Indianapolis; Alice is the wife of Lorenzo Farlow, of Franklin; and William died in infancy. Benjamin F. Jewett resided with his. parents and received the benefit of their careful and conscientious training until eighteen years of age. lie received his educational training in the schools of PLagerstown, but a few days after reaching the age of twenty years enlisted in Company B of the Nineteenth Indiana infantry for service in the Civil war. This regiment was organized ami mustered in at Indianapolis, July 29, t86l. On Aug 9 it joined the Army of the Potomac at Washington. Its first engagement was at Lewisville, Va., Sept. 11. It next fought at Falls Church, after which it went into quarters at Fort Craig, near Washington. On March 10, 1862, it was attached to McDowell's (1st) corps, with which it moved toward Fredericksburg and then toward the Shenandoah Valley. It remained at Warrenton until Aug. 5, when it made a reconnoissance toward Spottsylvania Court House. It then joined General Pope's army and fought at Cedar Mountain and Gainesville. At the last named engagement but nineteen of Company B came out of the battle alive and Mr. Jewett was seriously injured by a gunshot wound, which necessitated his discharge from the service. He then came home and attended school about three months, after which he engaged in blacksmithing, having previously learned the trade of his father, lie continued in this business until 1S94, when he disposed of his tools and has since officiated as the manager of the gas plant in Hagerstown. On Sept. 28, 1865, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Nancy J. Williams, born in Montgomery county, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1844. She *s a daughter of George and Margaret (Fan-is) Williams, natives of Montgomery county, Ohio. George Williams was born about 1814, of Irish descent, and spent his entire life as a farmer in his native count)-. He is deceased, but his widow, born in iNi(>, survives and is a resident of Dayton, ( )hio. They became the parents of seven children : Wesley served as a soldier in the Civil war, contracting an illness from which he died soon after returning home; Mrs. Jewett is the second in order of birth ; Mary is the widow of William Pyles and resides at Louisburg; George is a resident of Dayton, Ohio; Sarah is the wddow of William Johnson and resides at Pyrmont, Ohio; and James Greeley and Doctor Franklin were twins, the former of whom is deceased and the latter resides near Logansport, Ind. Aside from his connection with the gas company Mr. Jewett is living, practically retired in Hagerstown, where he expects to spend the remainder (jf his life in quietude. Two children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Jewett: May Etta, born Aug. 1, i860, is the wife of Harvey Ulrich, a blacksmith of Hagerstown, and they have two* chil dren - Ruth, born Aug. 6, 1891, wife of Perry L. llaladay, a tinner at Hagerstown; and Robert J., born Jan. 6, 1895. Margaret, born Feb. 15, 1869, is a stenographer at Muncie, lnd. Mr. Jewett's fraternal relations are with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of the Republic, though he prefers the quiet enjoyment of his evenings at home with his family. In politics he is a Republican and casts his ballot for the candidate representing the principles and measures which, in his opinion, are best calculated to conserve the interests of the whole people.

DeWitt Clinton Bond, who lived in (been township more than sixty-one years and who was highly respected in the community, was born at Williamsburg, Wayne county, May 7, 1840, of sturdy American parentage, lie was a son of Nathan 1. and Alary (Ballenger) Bond, the former born in North Carolina, Aug. 15, [816, and the latter was a native of Wayne county, Indiana. The father was a blacksmith by occupation, learning the trade when a boy, and worked at the same in Cincinnati and also at West Elkton, later coming to Wayne county, about 1835. lie first located in Richmond, but afterward removed to Fountain City and still later to Williamsburg. Finally he moved to a farm, one and one-half miles south of Williamsburg, and there erected a shop and wareroom and followed his occupation until compelled by old age to retire. Mis spn, DeWitt Clinton, operated the farm and the father resided with the son until the hitter's death. Airs. Bond, the son's widow, removed to Richmond in the fall of 1906, bringing the old gentleman with her, and he died at her residence, May 5, 1907. During the last twenty months of his life he was an invalid and unable to walk. The mother died in 1848, and they were the parents of five children : DeWitt Clinton was the eldest ; Sarah Ellen is deceased; Alwildie died in infancy; James is a blacksmith and resides in Williamsburg; and John Harvey is the youngest. The early training of DeWitt Clinton Bond was obtained in the schools of Williamsburg and the district schools in the country near by, but his decided inclination for agriculture led him to follow that great branch of industry, and he became a leader in agricultural circles. J lis mother died when he was eight years old and he then lived with an aunt in Williamsburg until his father married again, after which he lived with his father until he established a home for himself, lie then purchased a farm adjoining" that of his father, each of eiyhty acres, located on Green's Fork creek. Later he purchased his father's farm and continued to reside there until his death, which occurred Oct. 0, 1901. Mr. Bond was a very successful business man and built for himself a fine farmstead and prospered. In business he was careful and conservative and made many friends. On July 30, 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Lucy L., daughtei of John and Martha F. (Hollingsworth) Ball, of Clay township. Mr. and Mrs. Ball were natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina, following farming, and were the parents of five children: Mary is the wife of George Roberts, a veteran of the Civil war; Julia Ann died in infancy; Mrs. Bond is the next in order of birth; David is living retired in West Richmond; and Amanda is the widow of Richard French and resides in West Richmond, with her daughter.

Mrs. Bond was born in Clay township, Wayne county, April 6, 1848, and received her early education in the district schools of her locality. To her and her husband were born three children: Mary Ellen, born March 1, 1864, is the wife of Alpheus Baldwin, a farmer in Webster township; William A., born Aug. 19, 1866, is an attorney in Richmond; and Martha F., born July 18, 1887, resides with her mother. The father of Mrs. Bond was bom March 14, 1816, and her mother on Dec. 26, 1818. When a small boy the father started with his parents to Indiana, by the way of Tennessee, where they resided two years, and then came on to Wayne county, locating about three miles north of Green's Fork.

Horace Hoover, one of the leading citizens of Iiagerstown and a native of Carroll count}-, Indiana, was born Oct. 20, 181)4. He is a son of Jacob and Sally (Rhinehart) Hoover, the former born in Lancaster count)', Pennsylvania, July 28, 1827, and the latter in Henry county, Indiana, Jan. 6, 1831. The father came to Indiana when fourteen years old with his parents, who located in Henry county, where tile paternal grandfather, Frederick Hoover, became a land-owner and continued on the farm which was his rirst purchase until his death. Jacob Hoover continued a resident of Henry count)- until 1863, when he removed to Carroll countv. where ue became a land-owner and engaged in farming and resided until i8oc\. ( )n April 4 of that year the family landed in Jefferson township, Wayne county, locating west of Hagerstown, where the father pur chased a farm of 167 acres and resided until his death, May -13, jijoo. He was a minister in the German Baptist church. His widow passed away April 26, KjoS. They were the parents of ten children: Elias M.; Abraham; Jefferson; Amos, who died Oct. 27, 1881 ; Samantha, who became the wife of John G. Allen, of Henry count)-, and died April 28, 1902; America Jane, the wife of George W. Smith; Horace; David and Daniel, twins, Daniel dying Oct. 25, 1872; and Frank. Air. Hoover purchased his first farm in Liberty township, Henry count)', Indiana, in 1888. lie resided on this farm until November, 1908, the tract consisting of fifty-two acres, but he has added to this real-estate since until he now owns 350 acres, all adjoining the original tract in Henry county. In 1908 he moved to Hagerstown, where he has since resided, being the president of the Citizens' State Bank. While a resident of Henry county he operated a threshing outfit eighteen years, a business which lie still adheres to, being most thorough in the operation of machinery. To his own perseverance and industry and the interest ami assistance given by his wife - Susan J. (Shafer) Hoover, to whom he was married Oct. 21,' 1883 - Mr. Hoover owes his excellent start in business life. They are the parents of two children: Ralph, born Feb. 12. 1892, died Sept. 25, 1893; and Eva, born Jul)- 11, 1894.

Charles N. Teeter is to be recognized in this work as one of the representative manufacturers of Hagerstown, and he has been a resident of Wayne county, only being absent for business reasons, since his birth, in Hagerstown, Dec. 15, 1870. His parents were Zachariah and Barbara (Hoover) Teeter, the former born 'in Hagerstown, Aug. 3, 1836. and the latter was a native of Pennsylvania.

Zachariah Teeter worked on his father's farm until about twentysix years old and continued a resident of Jefferson township until his death, Jan. 24, 1906. Charles N. Teeter attended school in Districts Nos. 2 and 3, in Jefferson township, and spent one year in the Ilagerslown High School and one summer in the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. When thirteen years of age he began work as a farm hand and continued so employed three years, after which he worked one season in a flouring mill at llagerstown. He then attended school about one year, after which he taught school two winters, working at the carpenter trade in 11agerstown during the summer seasons. lie then entered the employ of the Standard Bicycle Factory at Indianapolis, and in the spring of 1893 went to Muncie, where he had charge of a bicycle concern until the spring of 1894. lie tnen moved to New Castle, where he designed what became known as the "Alcazar Bicycle." In the fall of the same year he went to Shelbyville and remained there until January, 1895, designing the Light Inspection Car, then called the "Railway Cycle," for general inspection work by railroad officials, bridge inspecting, etc. In the spring of 1895 ne organized a company for the manufacture of these cars, the organization comprising members of the Teeter and Hartley families, with Charles N. Teeter as general superintendent and John II. Teeter as president. In the beginning the factory equipment consisted of a second-hand lathe and two second-hand drill presses. The factory was then located in what is now the north end of the east shop, with a floor space of about 50x60 feet dimensions. The first year forty-six cars were manufactured, but the factory now has a capacity of 500 cars per year. Attention is also devoted to the manufacture of gasoline motor cars, known as the "Teeter & Hartley Car." At one time they also engaged in the manufacture of stationery gas and gasoline engines and air compressers, but this bianch of the business was sold, in 1908, to the Standard Company at Richmond. The factory employs a force of from 100 to 125 mechanics, with an office force of five people, the business not being of a nature requiring a large clerical force. Mr. Teeter is also interested in a large plantation in Mexico, now devoted to raising corn, but it is intended later to devote the land to the production of fiber and fruit, although the tract, consisting of 1,600 acre-, is situated in the center of the oil district of Mexico. Mr. Teeter owns a tract of land in Arkansas, consisting of 2,000 acres, 400 acres of which is under cultivation and devoted to the production of cotton. On Aug. 16. 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Leora E. Nicholson, born at Franklin (now Nettle Creek), Tnd., July 23, 1871. She is a daughter of Thomas and Lucinda iMacy) Nicholson. They were of Carolina stock, the grandparents coming to Indiana in an early day. The father always followed agricultural pursuits, and he and his wife continued to reside in Dalton township until their deaths, his course as a farmer being marked by thoroughness and skill, and as a citizen he was held in high regard. Their daughter, Mrs. Teeter, is one of two children born to them, and the other, Macy, resides at Melrose, Minn., where he has the position of district superintendent of the Great Northern railroad, having learned the railway business under the direction of James Hill and his sons. Mr. Teeter's success is the more gratifying since it represents the results of his own efforts and those of his faithful helpmeet, for he had no financial assistance whatever in making his start in life. To Mr. and- Mrs. Teeter have been born four children, whom the parents are offering the opportunity of must excellent educational advantages - Edison Lothair, Macy Orville, Donald Hartley, and Herman Clinton. Mr. Teeter's political affiliations are with the Republican party, and though he takes a loyal interest in public affairs has never manifested ambition for official preferment. He is a member of the First Church, Christian Science, at Boston, Mass.

John H. Teeter, a thrifty and progressive citizen of 1 lagerstown, is a native of Wayne county, Indiana, having been born two miles north of Hagerstown, in Jefferson township, Nov. S, i860. He received his preliminary educational training in the schools of Districts Nos. 2 and 3, known as the "Teeter School" and the "Dunkard School," in Jefferson township. He remained at home until twenty-one } ears old and then engaged with his father in the flouring mill at Hagerstown. He remained thus employed about three years and then went south in the interest of the Deering Binder Company, remaining in the State of Tennessee one year. Because of failing health, caused by being overheated in Nashville, he was incapacitated for business about three years. At the end of that period he engaged in the fire insurance business at Hagerstown and continued so employed until 1805, when he became associated with the Light Inspection Car Company, of which he is the president. Since that time he has devoted his entire attention to the interests of that manufacturing concern and is also interested with his brother, Charles N. Teeter, in the Mexico and Arkansas enterprises (see sketch of Charles N. Teeter), he and his brother having the largest interest in those concerns. On Aug. 25, 1881, Mr. Teeter was married to Miss Katharine Rowe, born near Hagerstown, Md., ill September, 1850. She is a daughter of John and Lvdia (Brown) Rowe, the former born in Germany and the latter in Maryland, Feb. 13, 1834. Idie father immigrated to America when a young man and located in Baltimore. He was a musician and became connected with a band there, but later removed to Fredericksburg, Md., where his first wife, whom he had married in Germany, died. Of this first union there were eight children, five of whom are living: Adam is a farmer and resides in Jefferson township; Thomas is living retired in Huntington ; one daughter is the widow of Martin Werking and resides in Hagerstown; another is the widow of David Werking and resides on a farm two miles west of that village; and Susan is the wife of David Rhodes, a retired farmer of Mooreland, Ind. Mrs. Teeter is one of eleven children born to her parents: Anna is the wife of Oliver W. Brown, a mechanic, of Hagerstown; Mrs. Teeter is the second in order of birth; Emma is the wife of Lloyd Williams, a machinist, of Indianapolis; Charles is a carpenter contractor and resides in Muncie ; lata is the wife of William Dolley, superintendent of the Ontario Orange Exchange, at Ontario, Cal. ; Rebecca is the wife of Louis Waltz, a grocer of Anderson; Oliver is a machinist and resides in Ilagerstown; Agnes is the wife of Sylvester Jessup, a grocer, of Anderson; Myrtle Adella is the wife of Arthur Champlain, a traveling salesman, of Anderson; William is an oil gauger for the Standard Oil Company and resides at Bradner, Ohio; and Elizabeth became the wife of Wayne Nicholson and is deceased. Mr. and Airs. Teeter are the parents of two children: Eva Irene, born Dec. 19, 1885, died Sept. 25, 1889; anc' Ralph R., born Aug. 17, 1890, is a senior at Brown University, preparing himself for a mechanical engineer. In politics Air. Teeter is a Republican, but reserves for himself the right of independent views as to the men and measures which he will support, lie is a member of the Christian Science church.

Dr. Charles I. Stctelmyer, physician and surgeon, and one of the leading citizens of Ilagerstown, was born in Wolfsville, Frederick county, Maryland, Sept. 7, 1859. Uis parents - Frederick and Louisa (Schildtknecht) Stotelmyer - were born in that county. In early life the father worked at the carpenter trade, but later gave his entire attention to farming and is now living retired in his native State, at the advanced age of eighty-four years, his wife having died there about 1900. To them were born ten children: Manzella is deceased; Christopher Columbus is a chair-maker by occupation and resides near the old home in Maryland; Dr. Charles I. is the next in order of birth; William died in 1898; Marion died in 1876, at the age of fourteen years; Rufus and Walter are farmers and reside in Maryland; Harlan is a teacher and also resides in that State; Lemuel is an ordained Lutheran minister, but at present is engaged in farming near Bethany, W. Va. ; and Daniel E. is connected with the United States navy at Newport News, Va. Dr. Stotelmyer received his preliminary education in the common schools of Maryland, also attended a normal school, and later entered the 1'niversity of Maryland, where he graduated in 1892, taking a clinical course in Johns Hopkins University. He began teaching school at the age of eighteen years and for eight years was engaged in that profession, lie then engaged in the newspaper business, officiating as editor three years, at the same time serving as postmaster by appointment of President Cleveland. Disposing of his newspaper, he took up the study of medicine, and after completing his course came to Ilagerstown, in April, 1802, and there has since practiced his profession. He devotes his entire time to his profession, in which he enjoys a large practice. He has become a landowner in Jefferson township, having 100 acres of farm land, and in 1803 built the residence where he resides, a part of which is devoted to office use. Dr. Stotelmyer is a Democrat in polities and is trustee of Jefferson township, also occupying the position of health officer of the village of Ilagerstown. On Dec. 25, 1882, he was married to Miss Flien S. Hayes, born in Maryland in 1857, and died in January, 1886, leaving two children- Ona, who gra'd- uated as a nurse in the Reicl Memorial Hospital and is employed in Richmond ; and Otho, who married Miss Ethel Ginn, resides at New Castle, and they have one child, Lucile, born in 1908. On Sept. 7, 1892, Dr. Stotelmyer was married to Miss Sarah A. Brown, burn in Dalton township, this county, Aug. 12, 1870, daughter of Samuel H. and Margaret Ann (Fouts) Brown, the former of whom died in 1892, and the latter resides with her daughter, Mrs. Stotelmyer. Dr. Stotelmyer is a Past Grand in the local organization of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 25, and. also has membership in the Maccabees, the Woodmen, the Knights of Pythias, and the Masonic order. While residing in Maryland he was a member of the German Reformed church, but his affiliations are now with the Methodist Episcopal church.

John M. Hartley, a successful citizen, now residing at [lagerstown, was born in the village of Millersville, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1836, son of Josiah and Nancy Ann (Brady) Hartley. The father was born in Wilmington, Del., April 13, 1804, and the mother in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29, 1810. In early life the father learned the carpenter trade and as a young man went to Pennsylvania, where he was married. He came to Indiana in 1838 and located at Milton, Wayne count), where he continued to follow his trade until about 1856 or 1857. His wife having died there, March 26, 1852, a few years later he removed to Hancock county, Indiana, and located on a farm near Greenfield, where he followed agricultural pursuits and also worked at carpentering-, and later went to Kansas and resided with a daughter at Horton until his death, March 9, 1887. He and his good wife were the parents of eight children: Joseph L. died in Madison, Ind., about 1900; John M. is the second in order of birth; Mary A. resides in Kansas City, Mo.; Harriet became the wife of Amos Cranford, of Knightstown, and died at Horton, Kan., March 24, 1888; Henry C. died March 23, 1889; Josiah was wounded in the second battle of Bull Run and died a few days later; Elvira became the wife of Thomas Hanna and died May 4, 1900; and George AY. died in infancy. Joseph L., John M., Henry C. and Josiah all served as soldiers in the Civil war. John M. Hartley attended the schools of Milton, and after the death of his mother, in the spring of 1852, when sixteen years old, began learning the trade of cabinet maker, serving an apprenticeship of three years. He then followed that trade until the breaking out of the Civil war, when he enlisted in Company E, Sixteenth Indiana infantry. This regiment was organized for State service at Richmond, in Maw 1861, for a oneyear term, but when the news was received of the Bull Run disaster it was offered to and accepted by the General Government. It was mustered in July 23 and left the State the same day, being the first regiment to pass through Baltimore after the firing upon the Sixth Massachusetts, in April. It was assigned to Banks' army and stationed in Pleasant Valley. It was attached to Abercrombie's brigade and in August moved to Hyattstown. It left there for Ball's Bluff, Oct. 20, reaching there the following morning, and went, into line of battle, taking part in the engagement that followed, and was detailed to cover the retreat on the 22d, being the last to recross the river. On Dec. 2 it moved to Frederick City, then to Harper's Ferry, and later to Winchester. It built a bridge across the Shenandoah at Snicker's Ferry and was in various movements until Warrentown was reached, in April, 1862. The regiment was mustered out at Washington, May 14, 1862. Mr. Hartley enlisted in the service as a private, but was made a sergeant while yet in camp at Richmond and was commissioned second lieutenant of his company after about five months' service, officiating in that capacity until the end of his term of enlistment. Later, in 18114, he raised a company at Knightstown for the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Indiana infantry, and was made captain of his company, but at the organization of the regiment was commissioned lieutenant-colonel. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis in June, 1864. Llizaville, Lawrenceburg, Kendallville, Knightstown, Connersville, New Castle, Portland, and Yevay, each furnished one company, New Albany and Metamora, consolidated, furnished one, and Columbia City, New Haven and New Philadelphia furnished another. It was mustered in June 8, proceeding to Tennessee. It was mustered out in September, 1864. Returning to Knightstown, Mr. Hartley resumed work at his trade and in the fall of 1866 removed to 1 lagerstown, where he was employed at cabinet making and also took up carpenter work. Later he entered the employ of Peck & Stonebreaker as bookkeeper and continued in that position a period of seven years. He served two terms as township trustee, was postmaster at Ha^erstown under President Harrison's administration, and has also served as town clerk and as a member of the school board. In January, 1895, he became the secretary and treasurer of the Light Inspection Car Company at llagerstown, at the time of the organization of that concern, and still continues in that capacity. His residence at Flagerstown is modern in every respect and so pleasantly located that Mr. Hartley has expressed his intention to pass his days there. In politics he is a Republican and an ardent worker for that party. On Jan. 31, 1858, was celebrated his union with Miss Amanda Macy, born at Manila, Rush county. Indiana, Jan. 6, 1840, daughter of John W. and Elvira (Coffin) Macy, natives of North Carolina. They came to Wayne count \ from Carthage, N. C, about 1854, and settled at Milton, where they resided until 1858 and then moved to Andersonville, in Franklin count)-. Later they returned to Wayne county, in 1865, and located at Franklin, in Dalton township, where they lived practically retired until the death of the father, about 1868. The mother then resided with Mr. and Mrs. Hartley until her death. They were the parents of live children: Sebastian is deceased; Mrs. Hartley is the second in order of birth; Horatio enlisted as a soldier in the Fifty-second Indiana infantry, was taken with a severe cold at Memphis, was transferred home and died at the residence of Mr. Hartley, in Knightstown; Mary E. is deceased; and Cordelia died in childhood. To Mr. and Mrs. Hartley were born two children: Laura A., born Nov. 11, 1858, is the widow of Isaac D. Hines and resides with her father. Charles H., born Nov. 17, 18C0, resides at Oshkosh,

Wis., in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad. He started as an operator at Brookville, Ind., and rose from that position to train dispatcher. He then became chief dispatcher of a division on the Chicago & Northwestern railway and later superintendent of the same (Ashland) division. He resigned this position about 1907 and, associating himself with a party of capitalists, is now promoting the construction of the new road, known as the Wisconsin & Northern, running from Oshkosh north into the mining regions. Colonel Hartley is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in the local organization of which he has served as an officer fort)' years, and is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His religious faith is expressed by membership in the Christian church.

Dr. Eli H. Thurston, practicing physician, residing in the village of HagerstDwn, whose professional life has been eminently successful, is a native of the Buckeye State, born in Clarksville, Clinton county, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1848, son of William H. and Delilah (Miller) Thurston. His father was born near Jamestown, Va., May 2, 1802, and his mother was a native of Ohio, born in Montgomery county, June 28, 1808. They were married Sept. 13, 1831. In 1809 William H. Thurston came to Ohio with his parents, who landed at the mouth of Deer creek, within the present limits of the city of Cincinnati. The paternal grandfather, William Thurston, was a miller by occupation, and soon after coming to Ohio located on the Little Miami river and engaged in that occupation, continuing there until his death, in 1843. The father, William H. Thurston, also engaged in the milling business there and did a great deal of work for Governor Morrow, of Ohio. After a number of years at that place, where ten of his eleven children were born, he removed to Clarksville, Clinton county, where he engaged in the same occupation and was engaged in milling at three different places in that county. In 1856 he removed to Fayette count)', Ohio, later to Pickaway county, then returned to Fayette county, and still later removed to Highland county, Ohio, where he died May 21, 1873. He attained the age of seventy-one years and was in full possession of his faculties at the time of his death. Dr. Thurston is the Youngest of the eleven children born to his parents, lie attended school in Clinton count), Ohio, and later at Washington Court House, in Fayette county, and at the age of fifteen years learned the photographing business there, which occupation he followed two years. He then engaged in house painting until 1868, and in the summer of that year entered the Physio-Medical Institute at Cincinnati, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1870, and having practiced his profession during the summer of 1869. After his graduation he located at Sabina, Ohio, hut in September, 1870, removed to Winchester, Randolph count)-, Indiana, where he practiced his profession two years. He then removed to Ross county, Ohio, where he engaged in the practice of his profession until 1874, and then came to Jacksonburg, this county, where he remained until the spring of 1879, and then came ot Hagerstown, where he has since resided. In politics Dr. Thurston is a member of the Re- publican party and served as trustee of Jefferson township from the spring of 1888 to 1890. Socially, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Masonic order. Starting in life with practically no means, his frugality and industry have earned fur him a competence and his last days can be spent in contemplation of a life, busy and fruitful, his sunset time being cheered by the esteem of his fellowmen. On Aug. 18, 1870, was celebrated his marriage to Miss Nancy M. Day, born at Greenfield, Highland county, Ohio, May 2, 1843, and died Oct. 24, 191 1. She was a daughter of Thomas L. Day (see sketch of Harvey J. Day). To Dr. and Mrs. Thurston were bum four children: Helena Florence, bom at Winchester, Ind., Aug. 2j, 1871, died in 1902; Thomas, born July 28, 1874, resides at Eldorado, Alaska; Addie May, born Dec. 28, 1879, is the wife' of William Dingworth, a machinist, of near Tampico, Mexico; and Robert, burn July 8, 1882, married Miss Lela Wiggins and resides in Hagerstown. The eldest daughter was a prominent and pupular teacher in Hagerstown.

Joel H. Stonecipher, one of the successful young business men of Hagerstown, was born in Jackson township, this county, Oct. 25, 1875, son °f Alexander and Elizabeth (Hardman) Stonecipher, born in the same county and township. The father began farming for himself early in life, taking charge of the homestead, where he continued to reside twenty-five years after his marriage. About 1890 his farm was disposed" of and he moved to Hagerstown, where he lives retired. His wife died on the old homestead, in Tackson township, in May, 1889. They were the parents of six children: Susan is deceased; Clinton E. is a farmer and resides in Jackson township; Joel II. is the next in order of birth; Sadie is a tailoress and at the present time is at Indianapolis, Ind.; Charles is a farmer and resides in Jackson township; and Lydia resides in Hagerstown. Joel H. Stonecipher attended school in Jackson and Jefferson townships and afterward the high school at Hagerstown, and resided at the parental home until the death of his mother. He then went to live with an uncle in Jackson township and remained there fourteen months. He then came to Hagerstown and secured a position as a drug clerk with the firm of Allen & Company, with whom he remained about four years, afterward working on the farm of his uncle one year. His next employment was about six months in the carriage store of Harvey J. Day, and he then entered the employ of Mr. Hiner, who conducted the drug establishment which Mr. Stonecipher now owns. Six months later he entered a wholesale drug house in Indianapolis, where he remained about six months, and then went to Gas City, where he clerked in a drug store about three years. At the end of this period he went to Cambridge City, wdiere about six months he was employed as a drug clerk, and then four months was employed in the same capacity at Kokomo. He then returned to Hagerstown and entered the employ of Ward Brothers, who then conducted the establishment which Mr. Stonecipher now owns, and remained with them three years. He then opened a store of his own, but soon thereafter purchased the store of Ward Brothers, and this oc- cupies his time today. He enjoys a large patronage and his business is profitable. He carries a full line of drugs, stationery, paints, etc., and also a line of jewelry, doing general repair work in that line. In politics, Mr. Stonecipher is an ardent worker in and strong supporter of the Republican party. Socially he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, both of the Subordinate Lodge and the Encampment, and also has membership in the Knights of Pythias, being a second lieutenant in the Uniform Rank. He is the owner of some fine residence properties in Hagerstown and is one of the leading men of that thriving village. On Dec. 4, 1904, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Shirley Prentice, born at Versailles, Ind., March 4, 1885, and of this union has been born one child, Jean Prentice, Aug. 27, 1909.

William M. Stahr, a prosperous and influential merchant of the village of Hagerstown, is a native of Wayne count)', born at Centerville, Sept. 26, 1874. He is a son of Louis P. and Minerva (Roosa) Stahr, the former born in Germany, in December, 1845, and the latter in Hamilton county, Ohio, March 3, 1854. The father came to America when about seventeen years old and first resided in New York City, lie went from there to New Orleans and thence to St. Louis. From there he came to Wayne county and located at Cambridge City, but later removed to Centerville, where he was married. He had learned the saddlery business in early life and followed that occupation in Centerville a number of years. He then removed to Richmond, where he followed the same occupation, and three or four years later removed to Palestine, Ohio, where he is still actively engaged in the saddlery business. His worth)' and highly regarded wife passed into eternity there, in Jul)-. 1910, the mother of five children: Elizabeth is the wife of George W. Jones, in the employ of the Stahr Hardware Company at Hagerstown, Ind.; William M. is the second in order of birth; Charles W. resides at Liberty; and Frank and Edward are deceased. William M. Stahr received his education at the old Se'vastopool school in Wayne count)' and in the schools at Palestine, Ohio. He continued to assist his father in his business until 1892, when, upon attaining the age of eighteen years, he went to Richmond and worked at the harness business for C. A. Keys, with whom he remained eight years, lie then came to Hagerstown, where he was engaged in the harness business five years, after 'which he went to Greenville, Ohio, where he engaged in the same line of business about one year. He then returned to Hagerstown, where he has since been engaged in the hardware and furniture business, carrying a full line of both light and heavy hardware, furniture, agricultural implements, etc., his store being one of the neatest and best equipped in the county. In politics Mr. Stahr is a staunch adherent of the Democratic party, but has never aspired to a public career, preferring to devote his entire time and attention to his own business affairs, in fraternal circles he is prominently identified with the Free ami Accepted Masons^ the Knights of Pvthias, and the Modem Woodmen, having passed through the chairs in each of the local organizations. In November, 1893, at Palestine, Ohio, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Alice Browder, born in Montezuma, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1874, a daughter of Hon. John H. and Charlotte (Metzgar) Browder, natives of Darke county, Ohio. Hon. John H. Browder has been a school teacher since early in life and is now serving his second term as a representative from Darke county in the Ohio legislature. He is also county school examiner for Darke county ami is interested with Mr. Stahr in the hitter's business at 1 lagerstown. The happy marital union of Mr. Stahr and wife has resulted in the birth of three children: Willard J., born June 16, 1896; Ilellen, born June jo, 1902; and Guy, born April 28, 1904. Mr. Stahr is a member of the Christian church.

Harvey J. Day, a successful newspaper man of Hagerstown, was born at Iiillsboro, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1849. His parents - Thomas L. and Mary Jane (Truitt) Day - were natives respectively of New York City and Boss county, Ohio. In early life the father was employed on a line of passenger vessels plying between New York- City and Liverpool, and later was employed as a bookkeeper. Still later he removed to Washington Court House, Ohio, where he was engaged in the mercantile business during the Civil war and until he retired, about 1875. He then came to Wayne county and resided with his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Thurston, at Jacksonburg, a time, and later resided with his son, Harvey )., until his death, in 1889, his wife having passed away in Ohio, about 1875. lie was a drummer boy in the war of 1812, and while living in Ohio filled various local offices - school trustee, deputy treasurer, etc. Harvey J. Da)' is one of five children: Nancy M., deceased wife of Dr. Eli 11. Thurston (see sketch); Joseph served as a soldier in an Ohio regiment in the Civil war, receiving injuries from which he died a few years later; Harvey J. is the next in order of birth; Thomas is the inventor of an improved engraving process, to which he devotes his entire attention, and resides at Windfall, Ind. ; and John is a grocer and resides in Indianapolis. Harvey J. Day attended school at Washington Court House, Ohio, having previously attended country school to some extent. He remained with his parents and at the age of eighteen began working as a clerk in his father's mercantile establishment in Ohio. Later he learned the printing trade at Washington Court House and for a time conducted the paper while the editor was serving as a member of the Ohio legislature. At one time while working in that office he befriended a stranger who was seeking employment and who afterward became edilor-in-chief of the Cincinnati "Enquirer." Grateful to his benefactor, this gentleman offered Mr. Day any position on that paper that he might desire. Mr. Day expected to accept the kind offer, but, coming to Indiana to visit his sister, was taken ill, and while convalescing was prevailed upon to take charge of the paper which he is now editing in llageistown. lie came here in 1875 and later engaged in the grocery business, which he continued about seven years. He then disposed of his interests in that connection and devoted his attention to his newspaper and his farm land. Later he engaged in the vehicle business - wagons, buggies, etc., - which he still continues, in addition to his newspaper business. His paper is known as the "Hagerstown Exponent," and he has owned and edited it continuously since 1875. He also owns and operates a farm of 165 acres, located one and onehalt miles from the village, the same being well attended to, and the stock and equipment are well kept and in line condition. Socially, Mr. Hay is a member of the Masonic order and of the Red Men. Politically he is a member of the Republican party. On Aug. 26, 1877, he was married to Rebecca Castator, a native of Hagerstown, daughter of Elijah Castator and wife, natives of Pennsylvania. Her father was a cabinet maker and undertaker who came to this county in early life ami followed that occupation in Hagerstown. his death occurring at the advanced age of ninety years.

Thomas B. Allen, a retired farmer of Hagerstown, is a native of Jefferson township, born three miles southeast of Hagerstown, Dec -7, 1853- His father, Jacob Allen, was a native of (duo, having first beheld the light of day near Centerville, that State, June 26, 1817, and the mother, Martha (Brown) Allen, was born on Walnut Level, near Jacksonburg, this county, Sept. 21, 1819. When but five years of age Jacob Allen came to Indiana with his parents, who located in Jefferson township, three miles southeast of Hagerstown, where his father, Hugh Allen, entered land The grandfather later purchased another farm about one mile from his first purchase and there died about 1852 or 1853. Jacob Allen continued on the homestead, having purchased this farm from his father, and resided there until about 1892, when he moved to Hagerstown and lived in retirement until his death, May 26, 1900. His wife passed away Oct. 15, 1891. They were the parents of four children: John B. was a practicing physician at Cambridge City and died Feb. 19, 1910; Lewis C. died April 30, 1910; Caroline A. became the wife of George W. Fulkerson and died Sept. 4, 1907; and Thomas l'». is the youngest of the family and the only one living. Thomas B. Allen acquired his educational training in the public schools of Jefferson township and the village of Hagerstown, and commenced his independent career at the age of twentyone b) renting the old homestead of his father. He purchased land in Blackford count>'. which tract he sold about ten years later, ami then purchased a farm southeast of Hagerstown, where he resided about fourteen years. He then removed to Hagerstown, on account of the ill health of his wife, buying a comfortable and imposing residence, and has since resided here in practical retirement, lie is still the owner of 140 acres of land, a part of which is the old homestead which was entered by his grandfather. He is recognized as one of the thorough, substantial men of the village of Hagerstown. In his political affiliations he is a staunch adherent of the Democratic party and has served as secretary of the local school board. On Sept. 7, 1887, Mr. Allen was married to Miss Mar)' Hickman, born near Springport, in Henry county, Sept. 7, 1861, a daughter of William and Susan ("Vance) Hickman, na- tives of Henry county. The father was always a farmer and became a land owner in Henry county, where lie continued to reside until his death, Feb. 14, 1893, and his widow resides on the old homestead. Mrs. Allen died June 1, 1907, having' become the mother of a daughter, Ruth, born Sept. 7, 1891, a graduate of the Hagerstown High School with the class of [910. She resides with her father.

John C. Nicholson, now living retired in the village of Ilagerstown, having served two terms as superintendent of the county infirmary, and prominent in fraternal organizations, is one of Wayne's native sons who has attained to pronounced success and prestige entirely through his own thrift and enterprise, lie first beheld the light' of day on the old Nicholson farm, one and one-half miles west of Green's Fork, March 28, 1843, a son ul James T. and Sarah (Veal) Nicholson, the former a native of the Old North State, born April 14, 1816, and the latter a native of New Jersey, born April 7, 1S18. James T. Nicholson was reared and educated in his native State and while yet in his 'teen^ came to Indiana with his parents, who located near Green's Fork, where they spent the residue of their lives, with the exception of a short time in fowa. James T. Nicholson continued on the old homestead and followed farming practically all of his life, lie was elected justice of the peace and settled estates, etc., for more than thirl \ years prior to his death, lie passed to his reward, |uly to, 1899, his wife having died May 28. 1886. John C. Nicholson is one of twelve children, among whom he ranks third in point of age, the others being: Rhoda, living retired at Green's Fork; Mary A. is the widow of Abiather Lamb and resides at Green's Fork; Flmire is a farmer and resides near Green's Fork; Martha became the wife of Arthur Frazier, of Indianapolis, and is deceased; George J. is a stock dealer and resides at Green's Fork; Rhodes 1). is a farmer and resides at Green's Fork; Louisa J. is the wife of Charles Heath and resides at Green's Fork ; Oscar A. is a farmer and resides at Green's Fork; Electa is the wife of James Bish, of Green's Fork; and two died in infancy. John C. Nicholson acquired his educational training in the public schools of Clay township, and resided at home until past twenty years of age. He then rented land in Jefferson township a few years, after which he purchased a small farm onehalf mile north of Hagerstown, where he resided a number of years, lie then moved into the village of llagerstown and engaged in the butcher business and the buying and shipping of stock six or eight years, at the end of which period he returned to his farm. A number of years later he sold this place and purchased a farm two and one-half miles north of Hagerstown, where he resided until appointed superintendent of the county infirmary, lie served two terms in this position and then again purchased the fust mentioned farm, but after residing there a short time sold that place and purchased a farm on Martindale creek. He also engaged in other real estate transactions, but continued his residence in Hagerstown until 1906, when he removed to Lafayette, where his grandson was, a student in Purdue University. He resided there three years and then returned to Hagerstown, where he has since lived retired, owning a number of residence properties which demand considerable of his time and attention. In every capacity in which his busy career has placed him he has brought to the discharge of his duties capability and honesty, indispensable attributes in the large affairs of life. In politics he renders allegiance to the Republican party and has officiated as assessor of Jefferson township, though not an office seeker in the ordinary understanding of that term. In his fraternal relations Mr. Nicholson is admirably associated, being a member of Hagerstown Lodge, No. 49, Free and Accepted Masons, and he has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Heirosis Delpha Lodge, No. 25, since 1862. On Dec. 24, 1863, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Nicholson to Miss Luanda C. Bell, born in Maryland, Sept. 24, 1843, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Smith) Bell, natives of Maryland, the former horn April 23, 1816, and the latter, July 21, 1821. They were married Feb. 14, 1843, a»d came to Indiana in 1853, locating in Hagerstown. The father was a farmer and miller by occupation, hecame a land owner, and continued to reside in Hagerstown the residue of his life, although he died in Kansas, where he had gone to visit his children. 11 is death occurred Jan. 15, 1901, his wife having passed away Nov. 8, 1863. Of the happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson were horn two children : Wildv Wayne, the eldest son, is a farmer and resides in Filer, Idaho, also owning land in the State of Washington. He was born Feb. 11, 1868, and has been twice married, first to Lissie Lowe, who died leaving" one child, Walter Hugh, horn April 18, 1887, who was reared by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, from the age of three months, lie graduated at Purdue University with the class of 1910 and is engaged in electrical engineering in Kansas City. The second wife of VYihlv W. Nicholson was Aria Thornburgh, and of this union have been born five children: Jesse W., born Dec. 3, 1891 ; William F., Jan. 14, 1894; Walter, June 21, 1896; Martha C, Feb. 21, 1899; and Robert L., Oct. 10, 1903. Marion F., the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, was born Dec. 20, 1883. lie married Fern Terry, of Centerville, resides in Hagerstown, and they have five children: John N., born July 10, 1903; Lyle, May 13, 1904; Mary K., April i, 1907; Amy M., Nov. 16, 1908; and Alice L., Sept. 28, 1910.

Frank M. Whitesell, a careful business man and an enterprising citizen of Hagerstown, is a native of Wayne county, horn in Cambridge City, June 21, 1874, son of Samuel C. and Flmira J. (Strickler) Whitesell, born in Wayne count)', the father near the Ohio State line and the mother near Hagerstown. The elder Whitesell was a school teacher in early life, but later became an attorney-at-law, studying in the office of Judge Henry C. Fox. He practiced his profession at Centerville until the county seat was removed to Richmond and then went to Cambridge City, where he remained in the practice until 1886. He then removed to Richmond, where he continued to practice law until his death, Aug. 10, 1909, and his widow resides with her son, Frank M. Frank M.

Whitesell is the youngest of their three children, the others being- Olive M., who became the wife of J. C. White, of Indianapolis, and is deceased; and Charles E., who died in infancy. Frank M. Whilesell's education was obtained at the schools of Cambridge City and Richmond, and he began his independent career as a clerk in the establishment of Deitz & Company at Richmond, with whom he remained until the death of Mr. Deitz, having charge of the store in 1896. lie then engaged in the newspaper business in Richmond, publishing the "Morning Independent," with his father, as a partner, two years. Later, he sold the establishment to the "Telegram," and, the two papers being consolidated, was employed with the new company one year, lie then was connected with the "Item," as local editor, until 1900, when he removed to Hagerstown and engaged in farming, lie followed this occupation until 1909. when he sold his farm and engaged in the drug anil general merchandise business, carrying a full line of drugs, paints, wall paper, jewelry, etc., also being the local agent of the Adams Express Company. His success has been achieved through his unaided efforts; his thrift and economy acquiring for him a competence, and his future prospects are bright. llis political faith is with the Republican party, but his life has been too busy to aspire to any public office. On June 4, 1903, he was married to Miss Leota Geisler. daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Slifer) Geisler, of Hagerstown. The father was a cooper during all of his active career and is living retired in Hagerstown. lie and his wife became the parents of two children - Mrs. Whitesell and a son, Leonard, who was killed while in discharge of his duty as marshal of Hagerstown. Mr. Whitesell is a Past Master in" the Masonic lodge at Hagerstown and is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Red Men.

William Wedekind, for many years a prosperous blacksmith at Hagerstown, is a native of Wayne county, having first beheld the light of day at Hagerstown, Jan. 6, r866, a son of Theodore and Celia (Jennings) Wedekind, the former born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1N24, and the latter at Cynthiana, \\y., of English parentage. Theodore Wedekind, a wagon-maker by occupation during all of his days, migrated to America, when fourteen years old, and after a short time in New York City went to Philadelphia. From that place he went to Seven Mile, Ohio, and from there removed to Hagerstown, where he was engaged in the wagon-making business until his death, which occurred in iqoi. He was an expert in the manufacture of wagons and buggies and built and occupied several shops and buildings in Hagerstown. The marital union of him and his worthy wife was blessed by the birth of live children: Adolph is a fur buyer and resides in Hagerstown; Lucy is deceased; Charles is a wood-worker and blacksmith and resides in Hagerstown; William is the next in order of birth; and Frank is deceased. William Wedekind enjoyed the educational advantages afforded by the public schools of Hagerstown. lie learned, the blacksmith trade, which occupation he has since continued to follow, with the exception of a short time which he spent at railroad work. He worked at New Lisbon two seasons and at Dublin one season, and the remainder of. the lime he has applied himself to his trade at 1 lagerstown, being conceded to be one of the best workmen in his line in the State of Indiana. He is the proud possessor of a gold medal which was awarded him at the Chicago World's Fair, in 1893, on horse shoes and horse-shoeing tools, all of which were made by hand and with no mechanical appliances. Mr. Wedekind erected the shop which he occupies, in the fall of 1893, and owns a one-third interest in the undivided estate of his father, consisting of city property, etc. In his political affiliations Mr. Wedekind is a loyal adherent of the principles of the Democratic party, though he reserves the privilege of acting independently when the better interests of the community seem to warrant it. He is broad-minded and liberal in all of his views and enjoys the unqualified esteem of his fellow citizens. He is married to Miss Mary Luella Pipher, a daughter of Peter and Martha Ellen (Hayes) Pipher, the former born in Hagerstown, Dec. 26, 1841, and the latter in Jefferson township, Feb. 10, 1847. Peter Pipher, a farmer by occupation a number of years and later engaged in the restaurant business in Hagerstown, is living practically retired in that village. His beloved wife passed away June 23, 1905. Six children were born to Mr. Pipher and wife: Charles, born Dec. 9, 1864, is engaged in the horse business at Winchester, Tnd. ; Mrs. Wedekind is the second in order of birth; William is a barber and resides in Indianapolis ; Florence L. is a barber and resides in Hagerstown; Minnie is the wife of John A. Bunnell, a farmer, of Jefferson township; and Luther C. resides with his father. Mr. Wedekind's World's Fair horse-shoe display is preserved in a handsome plate-glass case, in quartered oak frame, eleven feet long by seven feet wide, with an enlargement of his own splendidly developed physique displayed in the center.

John A. Locke, living virtually retired in the village of Hagerstown, where he devotes a portion of his time to the undertaking business, was many years prominently identified with the agricultural industry in Wayne county. He is a native son of this county, born in the township of Perry, July 10, 1849, a son OI John A. and Charity (P>rooks) Locke, the former born in Perry township and the latter in North Carolina. John A. Locke, Sr., acquired his educational training in the schools of Perry township and in early life followed teaming, from Economy to Cincinnati, Ohio. He became a land-owner in his native township and later moved into Dalton township, where he was a thrifty and successful follower of agricultural pursuits continuously until compelled by failing health to retire, when he removed to Jefferson township and resided with a son the remainder of his days. Tie was elected justice of the peace in Dalton township, a fitting recognition of his capability and honesty. He was also an extensive stock raiser. His was a long and honorable career, in which no man can point to a dishonorable act, and this gave him the profound respect of those in whose midst he lived and labored; and' in all of his endeavors he displayed the very highest qualities of ability, energy and devotion to duty, which made his example a source of inspiration to others, and the record of which is a precious heritage to the dear ones he left behind, lie lived a devoted, consecrated, Christian life, serving his chosen church, that of the United Brethren faith, as a loyal member and as an exhorter. lie was loved as a neighbor and friend, and was extremely useful as a citizen and tender and affectionate as a husband and father. He was hospitable to an extreme degree and thoroughly enjoyed the companionship of friends. The true, Christian gentleman that he was, he was ever considerate of the feelings and opinions of others and possessed a beautiful Christian spirit, which caused him to be as fair to those who differed from him as with those whose views were strictly in accord with his own, though he refused to compromise with that which he believed to be wrong". The happy union of John A. Locke, Si"., and wife was blessed by the birth of seven children, of whom the immediate subject of this sketch is fifth in point of age, the others being: Cecilia, deceased; Jesse W., living retired; William I\L, who resides in Hagerstown ; Mary Ann, the wife of John II. Thornburgh. a farmer of Dalton township; Orlando B., a farmer who resides in Dalton township; and Charity Emma, deceased. The immediate, subject of this review received a common school education in Perry and Dalton townships and continued to work on his father's farm until he had passed his eighteenth birthday. He then rented land several years and then purchased a farm in Dalton township, where a number of years he successfully and profitably followed agricultural pursuits and came to be recognized as one of the progressive and scientific farmers of the count}-. About 1898 he turned the management of this farm over to his son and removed to Hagerstown, where he engaged as a horse dealer and also in the undertaking business. He conducted a general breeding barn, dealing in light and heavy horses on commission, and continued this business until about 1909. He still owns 121 acres of land, the greater part of which is in Dalton township, and he built the commodious residence where he resides, in Hagerstown. He devotes his time to the undertaking business, but is otherwise retired. In his political affiliations he is a staunch supporter of the cause and principles of Republicanism, though he reserves the privilege of acting independently when the welfare of the community seems to warrant it. In his religious faith he gives allegiance to the United Brethren church, in which he renders effective service in behalf of the higher things in life, lie has newer aspired to a public career, preferring to devote his time and attention to his private business affairs. On Jan. 20, 1870, he was united in holy matrimony to Miss Martha E. Thornburgh, born in Jefferson township, May 15. 1851, daughter of John II. and Harriet (Parsons) Thornburgh. Of this union were bom two children: Emma V., born March 22. 1871, died March 3, 1908; ami Edgar R., born June 3, 1873, resides on the old homestead in Dalton township, married Dora Burroughs, a native of' Randolph count)-, and they have two children - Chester and Edith

M. John II. Thornburgh, father of Mrs. Locke, was born in Jefferson township, Sept. 15, 1824. He followed farming in early life, but later became a United Brethren minister. lie served as a member of the State legislature, and also as justice of the peace in Jefferson township a number of years. He died Aug. 27, 1887, and his widow resides in Hagerstown. They were the parents of seven children: William is a horseman and resides at Mnncie; Nelson B. is a farmer and resides in Jefferson township; Mrs. Locke is the next in order of birth; Alice C. resides in Hagerstown; Harriet became the wife of I). P. Weaver, of Hagerstown, and is deceased; May became the wife of Monroe Sherry, of Jackson township, and is deceased; and Noble A. was on the police force in Muncie twenty years, but now is a carpenter ami resides in Muncie. Edwin Seymour Fleming, deceased, for several years a prominent citizen of Hagerstown, was born at Bainbridge, Ross county, Ohio, Feb. 9, 1845, a son OI ^li a"d Sarah (Thompson) Fleming, the former born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Ross county, Ohio. The father was a Methodist minister more than fifty years and died at the age of seventy-live, lie removed from Pennsylvania to Ross count)', Ohio, in early life, and resided there until 1800, when he went to Pes Moines, Iowa, and later to Council Bluffs, where he died in August, [897. He was three times married, the first two wives dying in Council Bluffs and the third is living in Nebraska. His first wife, mother of Ewin S., died in i860. Edwin S. Fleming acquired his elementary educational training at Des Moines, Iowa, and at the age of sixteen years was apprenticed to a saddler, with whom he remained two years, lie then ran away and enlisted as a private in Company F of the Forty-seventh Iowa infantry for service in the Civil war. lie served about eighteen months and was then discharged because of illness. After recovering his health he engaged in the insurance business, traveling all over the West, and then engaged in the mining business in Georgetown, Colo. Later he removed to Chicago, where he was employed by the Cooper & Boyle Publishing Company about twenty years, and then came to Hagerstown to assist his wife in the management of her business affairs, and continued to reside there the remainder of his career. He passed to his reward Jan. 16, 191 1, in his sixty-sixth year, leaving his bereaved wife and a wide circle of intimate friends and associates to mourn his death. His life was marked by signal integrity and usefulness and he was ever held in high repute in the various communities in which he resided. He was a liberal, public-spirited citizen, and in politics was an ardent advocate of the Republican party, lie was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of Hagerstown Lodge No. 49. On Aug. 7, 1802, Edwin S. Fleming was united in marriage to Mrs. Clara (Newcomb) Jlindman, a daughter of Matthew and Susanna (French) Newcomb, natives of Montgomery county, Ohio, the father bom Dec. 11, 1818, and the mother July 7, 1821;. The father was reared and educated in his native county and in March, 185 1, came to Wayne count)-, locating on a farm in Jefferson township, three miles north of Haeerstown. lie resided there until 1886, when he rented the farm and removed to Hagerstown, where he resided during the remainder of his life, passing away in April, 1891, and his widow died March 11, 1895, on the fiftieth anniversary of her marriage. Five children were born to the union of Mr. Newcomb and wife, and Mrs. Edwin S. Fleming is the eldest, the others being: Franklin, who died in September, 1866; one who died in infancy; Sarah, the wife of Edgar Eleiner, a druggist of Bloomfield, End., and a child that died in infancy. Mrs. Fleming was first married Jan. 27, 1873, to William llindman, a native of Miami count)-, Ohio, who became a merchant at Green's Fork. Later he engaged in fanning for a time and then became a traveling salesman. Of that union were two children: Matthew X., who was killed on the raiboad'in 1894, and Daisy, who died in 1880. Mrs. Fleming owns 160 acres of land of her father's estate and also the old homestead in Hagerstown, where she expects t" reside the residue of her life. She is a member of the Eastern Star ami is prominnt in social affairs.

Michael Conniff, a popular and highly esteemed retired citizen of Hagerstown, is another of Ireland's native sons who has attained tu success and prosperity in America, lie first beheld the light of da)' in County Clare, Ireland, Nov. 3, 1847, a son (,1~ Owen and Elizabeth U allahan) Conniff, natives of the Little Green Isle. Owen Conniff, born in Count)' Roscommon, was reared and educated in his native land and followed school teaching until 1850, when he migrated to America, locating in Cincinnati, where for a time he was employed on public works. In [852 his family followed him to America, landing at New ( h'leans and thence joining the father at Cincinnati. The)- resided there about eighteen months and then came to Wayne county. On Oct. 18, 1852, they located in Hagerstown, where the father secured employment on the Panhandle railroad, engaged in construction work, and continued with the Pennsylvania company a number of years. Later, he had charge of the commissar)' department of the Big Four Railroad Company and still later served in the same capacity for the Yandalia company, continuing at railroad work as commissary clerk until he retired from active labor. For forty-six consecutive years he continued to reside in Hagerstown, enjoying the respect and high regard of the entire community, and here, on Oct. 11, 1898, he received his summons to eternal rest, llis beloved wife, the mother of Michael, passed away July 25, 1894, and the community joined her bereaved husband and children in mourning her death. Light children, two of whom survive, were born to this worthy couple: Patrick was a farmer and died in Missouri in 1895; the second child died in infancy, in Ireland; James was a restaurant man in Indianapolis and died in December, 1887; Michael is the next in order of birth,; Alary is the wife of Henry Kunkle, of [ndianapolis; Elizabeth died in March, 1875; and Susan and I'ridgel were twins, both deceased. The subject of this review passed the clays of his boyhood and youth in I Iagerstown, meanwhile availing himself of the educational advantages afforded by the schools of that village. Subsecpient to the passing of his school days, Mr.