Rushville Township (part 5 of 5)

Ki any time in the future permit his name to be submitted to the people in connection with Ve of Indiana, they would show their approval of his course as a legisl Hy was of the minority he made himself felt on every question of imp any Office within the gift of the voters ator by their hearty and unanimous support, Although he ortance to the people, and assisted the Republicans to pass ty such measures as he believed would redound to the best interest of the people in general. Leondias Mull was born at his E Mi ste father's home in Manilla, October 8th, 1866. He received his education in the common schools and the State Normal school ei at Lebanon, supplemented by a course in a business college. Since leaving school he has devoted himself to farming, stock bi i raising and the loaning of money. In the latter business he is in partnership with his brother, Thomas. Mr. Mull also dei, i | i votes a great deal of his time to the settling up of estates, in which he has had a vast amount of experience. He is interested 4 iy in the Manilla Natural Gas Company, and takes an interest in anything calculated to advance Manilla commercially or industrially. i |

E. Woodard & Hand Bros

HE citizens of Manilla and vicinity are to be congratulated upon having in their midst an undertaking establishment such as that conducted by Mr. E. Wood-

_ ward and his two step sons Carey.and Harry Hand. 'The business is one for which Mr. Woodward is particularly adapted and it will be but a short time until this firm has a business which will compare favorably with that of many concerns of the larger cities. This firm as it now is, is anew one, having -been organized January ist of the present year. They are successors to Edward Woodward, who has been engaged in the business for the past nine years in Manilla and Rushville. 'The firm will in addition to their undertaking business carry a full and complete stock of furniture of all description and they are at the present time making arrangements to erect a large two story building 28x70 feet, which when completed will give them ample room to display their goods. The second floor will be used as a city | | is Sa CAREY HAND. HARRY HAND. ae hall. Each of the members of this firm is especially adapted gar to this business, as they are practical cabinet makers. Ed- bi Beg ward Woodard was' born in Shelbyville, Indiana, Wik March 8th, 1854. He located in this County in 1882, and has been actively engaged in various enterprises since. Three years of this time was spent in farming, and for five years was engaged in the cabinet making in Rushville. 6 ~ © August 30th, 1876, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Ar- ey i ae milda Hand of Shelbyville. He belongs to the Modern { es Woodmen. Mr. Woodard is a graduate of Clark's School of Ce ie Embalming, of Indianapolis, and also has received a diploma oN Be! Ab from Fitzhughs School of Scientific and Sanitary Embalming, oe 1 at an institution of national reputation. The Hand _ brothers Ni are twins, and were born October 18th, 1888, in Shelbyville. Ve After completing their schooling they learned the cabinet 4 makers trade, and have followed the business continuously mit ss since. Harry in addition to this business conducts a bar- '| ber shop at Manilla. Both are members of the Modérn Woodmen. Mr. Woodard has a large acquaintance extending over the major part of the County and it is safe to say that in a short time this firm will be enjoying an undertaking : business which will be second to none in Rush County. As : | ae soon as their new store-room is completed they will lay ina | ae

Fars toi ga Pale t, They will carry in addition to furniture a full assortment of carpets and other floor coverings. The accompanying illustration 1s the present quarters of this firm which will be occupied only until the new building iscompleted. It also shows their funeral car.

Residence Of Mrs. E. P. Trees Odd Fellows Block At Homer

. cannot be disputed that the subject of this sketch is the most enterprising and up-to-date general ..erchant 'in the flourishing town of Manilla, and it is_cqully clear that the success he has met with in his business lit~ has been earned by hard work, close application and honest and methodical principles applied to his business. Mr. _Taylor came to Manilla in 1884 and started his present business in a modest way; he is to-day the most prominent general merchant in that part of Rush County with a business that is growing constantly. His store is the best stocked and most liberally patronized of any in Walker Township, the people having learned to appreciate the fine assortment of merchandise to be found at all times in his establishment, and the very moderate prices at which he holds his goods. The stock embraces groceries, dry goods, notions, boots and shoes, hardware, queensware, carpets, rugs, household goods, clothing and all miscellaneous articles usually kept in a general store. ''Well bought is half sold'' is an adage in which Mr. Taylor believes, and to the fact that he is a close buyer as well as a good judge of all kinds of goods, is due the cheapness of his wares. Mr. Taylor has recently added a new and very popular feature to his business. With each $25.00 worth of goods sold, he gives to his patrons a valuable present. C. M. Taylor was born in Memphis, Clark County, Ind., January roth, 1852. For thirteen years he followed the ii | NE of the best known and most popular practitioners of the medical profession | i in Manilla is Dr. Lucian Allen Louden, the subject of this sketch. Dr.

HM Louden is a native of this County, having been born on the farm of his | father, Andrew M. Louden, in Anderson Township, November 29th 1861. He was raised on the farm, and received his early education in the County schools, supplemented by a thorough course in the graded schools of Greensburg. For three years he read medicine with Dr. Jno. Spalding, of Har(gigua@h. Ohio County, Indiana, after which he attended the Indiana State Medical Cf @ Indianapolis, from which Institution he graduated February 26th, 1885. A @mMduating he located in Willington, Dearborn County, where he practiced for two years. In 1887 he removed to Manilla where he has since enjoyed a lucrative practice. The doctor was married January 18th, 1882 to Miss Mary L. Cooper of Hartford, and to this union yo four children, one son and three daughters have been born. His office and resi- Dr. Louden is a member of the Rush County He also belongs to the Independent Order of

John J. Schliessman

This photographic studio is but a recent acquisition to the business circles of Manilla. The business was established by the present proprietor in 1894, but was totally destroyed in the destructive fire of 1896, and Mr. Schliessman has just reopened his gallery in his own home opposite the school house. His apparatus is the latest improved and he is prepared to take all kinds and styles of photographs at astonishingly low figures. John J. Schliessman was born in New York City, March 6, 1850. His parents died when he was but an infant and he was left an orphan to battle with the world as best he could. When a small boy he left his native home and located in Decatur County, this State, where he went to work ona farm. In 1860 when the call was made for volunteers he enlisted in the 146th Ind. Vol. Infantry, and Served until the close of the war when he was mustered out, ne then returned to Decatur County and re-engaged in farming. this vocation for ten years, he engaged in fruit c

» and he is now prepared to fill orders for this cl f photography. The major part of the Manilla illustrations in this book are sorodiete alll his work. _Mr. Schliessman is ably assisted in his also an artist of ability. She has worked with her h has grown to be an expert in the details of the phot

A GREAT number of the citizens of Rush and adjoining counties have for many years been familiar with the name of Dr. W. E. Barnum, physician and specialist, and a brief sketch of his life and review of the success achieved by him in a professional way, | will prove of more than ordinary interest. The doctor has been a resident of this section for nearly a quarter of a century and has during this time been popular and prominent, but when two years ago he began the special treatment of ruptures he became so conspicuous in medical circles, that it is safe to say there better known. The fact that for over twenty years he has been a conscientious and successful practitioner lends weight to his claims as a specialist, and when he announces that he can permanently cure a rupture, the people of this vicinity know that it is no idle boast, but a veritable fact. For a number of years he has devoted much time and study to hernia (rupture) and goitre (big-neck) in their different phases and treatment. In 1896 he took a special course of study under the most noted specialists of the country in both branches of his specialty. During the past year Dr. Barnum has treated forty-five cases and has not met witha single failure. He guarantees a cure in every instance in both hernia and goitre, and so confident is he of his ability, that no charge is made unless a permanent cure is effected. The doctor's skill is becoming so well known that patients are coming to him from a distance for treatment. Dr. W. E. Barnum is a native of Jennings County, having been born at the historic old town of Vernon. He received his early education in the schools of that town, and is a graduate of the high school at Hopewell, this state. After receiving his diploma, he enrolled himself as a student at DePauw College, and after remaining one year here, finished his classical education in the Trannsylvania University at Lexington, Ky. He returned to his Jennings County home and for two years read and practiced medicine in the office of Dr. C. H. Green, of North Vernon. In 1877 he graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, and immediately thereafter removed to Manilla. May 23, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Lavanche Tomes, of Rush County, and to this union three children have been born, two of whom are living. Emerson, aged sixteen and Miss Vivian, aged thirteen. Dr. Barnum and family reside in one of the nicest homes in Manilla. He is a member of the Quaker Church and Order of Red Men.

Mrs. Adaline Zike

NE of the features which contributes to the attractiveness of the town of Manilla, especially in the estimation of the traveling public, is the principal hotel, owned and conducted by the subject of this sketch. The house is comfortable, well arranged and of ample size for a town of this class. The table is always neat and attractive, and laden with the best and most substantial that the market affords. Mrs. Zike has had long experience 1n the management of a hotel, her husband having been in the same line of business before his death, which occurred July 2nd, 1888. She thoroughly understands the art of making her hotel homelike and pleasant for her guests. The rate is moderate, being one dollar per day. Adaline Zike was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina, being the daughter of Moses B. and Matilda Hester, both natives of Forsyth

County, N. C. She came to Manilla, Rush County, Ind., and has remained here up to the present. On January 18th, 1874, she was united in marriage to Joseph Zike, three of whom remain at home, the eldest daughter being married. Mrs. Zike has been conducting the hotel business in the present location for three years. She owns the building and an adjoining business room, also two pieces of residence property in Manilla and two additional lots. She thoroughly deserves the general esteem and the liberal patronage which she enjoys. This hotel is especially well thought of by the traveling thrifty and reliable people of Rush County. The name, Mull, carries with it its own badge of respectability and high standing, and the subject of this sketch is no exception to the general rule. In fact he is one of the younger members of the family who has early become a leading citizen of his township. This is coincidenced by the position which he fills, namely, that of Township Trustee. 'The people of a.township usually look for one of their best men in point of business ability and general standing, to fill this important office as it is one of trust and unusual responsibility. John W. Mull was elected Trustee of Walker 'Fownship in 1894 for a term of four years, beginning August 5th, 1895, and has discharged the duties of the office to the entire satisfaction of the people of his township, being characterized by sterling honesty and economy, coupled with sound judgment in the use of public funds. He was born in Rush County, January 26th, 1857, receiving his early cducation in the schools of the County and forming his habits of industry and business methods from the precepts and example of his father and those members of the Mull family who had made a life success before him. His principal occupation has been that of farming, at which he has made a decided success. crat and was elected to his present position upon that ticket. February 13th, 1878, he was married to Miss Carrie G. Enolish who was a native of Kentucky. Four children have been born to them, three of whom are living, one having died in infancy. Those living are Clyde, Howard and Walter, all of whom are at home and assist their father | a in carrying on the business of the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Mull are members of the Baptist Church. They reside in a nice country home. upon Mr. Mull's

John W. Mull And Family

Ty Danan 4 | JOHN B McDANIEL. i J OHN B. McDANIEL was born on the farm of his father, Andrew :, ie J. McDaniel, in Decatur County, May 25, 1848. When but a | a small child, seven years of age, his parents removed to Illinois, Be ct where his early life was spent and his education obtained. After living in Illinois for twelve years he returned to Indiana and settled in Shelby County, near Cynthiana. In 1873 he began teaching school and taught continuously in Rush County until 1873, when he purchased a farm one mile north of what is now Gowdy postoffice. He continued in this line of work until 1892 when he erected the general merchandise store which is shown 1n the accompanying illustration. He has since that time continued farming and the management of this business. He has a complete stock of general merchandise in his store, and enjoys a large patronage. Mr. McDaniel has twice been married. Fle was first married in 1873 to Miss Rebecca Miligan, who died one year later. In 1877 he was married to Miss Margaret M. Stewart, who lived near Moscow in this township. To we this union one child' was born. 'The home of Mr. McDaniel was Be again saddened by the death of his wife in 1887. In 1894 their |

ONE an tae eee child also died. Mr. McDaniel was appointed deputy postmaster in 1892, and in May, 1995, was made postmaster. He is a member of the home lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fel- :

R. H. P. METCALF is a native of Kentucky, having been His father was engaged in agricultural pursuits and the early life of the subject of this He obtained the first rudiments of his education.in the district schools of his native State which In 1880 he began After applying himself for two years he en- After graduating he located at Paint Lick, Ky., where he enjoyed a lucrative practice for six years after which he removed to Richmond this State, where he followed

August 10, 1883 Dr. Metcalf was married to Miss Savannah Lewis, of Kentucky, and to Dr. Metcalf is a physician He has had a great deal over a period of nearly twenty years, and his past record is one which he can re- In all these years he has been unusually successful and since locatin in whom the people have great confidence. of useful and practical experience extending view with pride. cess with such cases as have been entrusted

County seat, and from that time until 1898 he continued his residence in that city. It was then that he made the move to his present home in Rush County, where in addition to his comfortable home, he owns two splendid farms near that place. Dr. Lord was married March 14th, 1883 to Miss Queen V. Hamilton, of this County, and to the union three sons have been born. He is a member of the Grant County Medical Society and the Deleware District Medical Society- The doctor and his wife have always been active and energetic church workers and both'are members of the Church of Christ. Dr. Lord has gained considerable notoriety as a y township this county, and is a son of James J. and Sarah all child his parents removed to Howard County where Lord was spent until he was seventeen years of age when he returned to Rush County and for five years lived with his uncle, Henry Lord. During this time he attended the Rushville graded schools and later engaged in teaching in Union township. In 1878 he began reading medicine in the office of Sexton & Parsons. Two years later he enrolled himself as a student of the Medical College of Indiana, located at Indianapolis, and March Ist, 1882-he graduated from this institution with high honors. After receiving his diploma he located at Point Isabel, Grant County, this State and, for five years enjoyed a very satisfactory practice. In 1886 he was elected Coroner of Grant County on the Republican ticket and one year later he moved to Marion, the

R Rakestraw,JeRice (0 he, be rane Rushville Steam Laundry .... Rush County Hardware CES Rush County Jail Rush County Court House ; Rush, E. A. : Rush, Va Sai Aes ; Rushville School 'House : Ramsay, George M. Republican, The. . . Reed, Theo. H. Reed, Rich Riverside Park Root & Green . Richie, Joseph F.

Source changes here: from Sketches of Rush County, Indiana, by Alexander, Mary M. Thomas, Mrs., Ed, published 1915; 86 words in this source stream.

Deposit

EVERY SERVICE That a Bank may render its Customers is performed by us cheerfully, promptly, and on the very best terms. A CHECKING ACCOUNT INVITED We pay THREE per cent Interest on SAVINGS ACCOUNTS and CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT.

John B. Morris

Hardware, New Process Gas Ranges, Coil Oil Stoves, Florence Hot Blast and Coal Stoves, Anker Halth Cream Separators, Oliver Plows, Rude Grain Drills and Belling.

And Records For All Talking Machines

, Is Headquarters for the FAMOUS COLUMBIA GRAFOUSLAS AND RECORDS FOR ALL TALKING MACHINES. Visit the New Boxley Store on West Second Street.

Source changes here: from Rush County War Activities, 1861 to 1918, at Home and in the Field, by American Red Cross. Rush County Chapter (Indiana), published 1918; 103 words in this source stream.

Rushville Township

Imla, .Tolni Inlow, W. E. Inlow, Lucy .1. Innis, Ruth Innis, Ruth Innis, R. A. Innis, Mrs. R. A. Innis, S. L. Innis, Mrs. S. L. Irvin, A. B. Isaac, Frances

*In the 100% Red Cross memberships reported in the Christmas drive 1917, was the family of Buford W. Riley, which includes the names of several members living in other cities, who hold memberships in the Rush County Chapter. They are, Mr. Buford W. Rilev, Mrs. Buford W. Riley, Earl Buford Riley, Mrs. Blanch Riley of Rushville; Mrs. Ruby Crist, Chicago; Mr. John Matson Lakin, New York, and Mrs. Fannie Riley Stern, Indianapolis.