Canton Township (part 52 of 62)

DANIEL SCHWARTZ was born in Alillhoven, Prussia, Germany, on the 13th of May. 1826, the son of Peter and Catherine (Claty) Schwartz. He is one of seven children, of whom the only survivor besides himself is Jacob, a resident of Canton. Peter Schwartz is also a native of Prussian Germany, having first seen the light of day in 1789. In 1833 he came to the United States with his family. He had been a tavern-keeper in his native country and was considered a prosperous man there, so that upon his arrival in the new world he was enabled to buy eighty acres of good land in Osnaburg township, Stark county, Ohio, this tract being now owned by the heirs of hi? yoimgest son, William. The father cultivated this farm, made for himself and family a comfortable home, and passed the remainder of his days there, his death occurring in 1857. In politics he was a firm and uncompromising Democrat, while his religous creed was in harmony with that of the Reformed church. He was a man of sterling character and upright. Christian manhood, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

Daniel Schwartz, the immediate subject. Avas reared under the parental roof and attended the pioneer schools of the locality, acquiring but a limited education. Tliis lack of schooling has, however, been compensated for in a large measure by a course of wide and liberal read- , ing and a close observation of men and events, so that he is today a well informed man, well able to deal successfully with the affairs of life. At the early age of fifteen years Mr. Schwartz apprenticed himself to learn the trade of shoemaking in Canton. Completing his term of apprenticeship in 1846, he went to Cincinnati, and was there employed at his trade for about two years, being for the following two years employed upon farms in that locality. In 1850 he returned to Stark county and was married, after which event he went to Waynesburg and worked as a farm hand for one year, his compensation being forty cents a day and everything found. He was economical and carefully husbanded his earnmgs, meager as they were, so that at the end of die year he found himself in the possession of almost his entire earnings for the year. Returning to Osnaburg township, he rented land for a year and then bought a home in the southern part of the township, the place comprising four and a fraction acres. Upon this little place Mr. Schwartz resided for some five years, and then purchased a farm of twenty acres near his present home farm. After remaining upon this place about seven years he disposed of it and purchased his present home farm, comprising about eighty acres of fine and well tilled land, upon which he has since made his home. During the dark days of the Civil war things were in bad shape with Mr. Schwartz, as he was still in debt for a part of the purchase price of the farm. The draft debt on the township was a heavy burden on the ta.xpayers and for a time the subject found it hard to keep things moving. Ho^vever, he pulled through, and through his persistent and strenuous endeavors has succeeded where many others would have failed, and is today enjoying a fair depree of prosperity. It was a severe test for him, and showed the stutif of which he is made. Indomitable industry, .^ound judgment and honorable business methods are the elements which have contributed most largely to his success, and he is today one of the most highly esteemed residents of his township.

In the fall of 1850 Daniel Schwartz was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Grossman, a native of the little republic of Switzerland. She accompanied her parents to America when she was but three years of age, and in this country acquired a good, practical common school education. This union has been a most happy and congenial one. and has been blessed by the birth of the following children: Jacol) and Daniel are residents of Indiana; William lives in Denver, Colorado ; Samuel is at home ; Frank resides in Louisville, this county ; Lucy is deceased ; Ellen is the wife of Charles Hayman, of this county. Daniel Schwartz renders his political allegiance to the Republican party, and has taken i^ keen and active interest in public affairs. For ten years he served as supervisor, and was for several years a school director. Religiously he is a member of the Reformed church, and not oniy lives a life consistent with the teachings of that society, but contributes liberally of his material substance to all movements having for their object the amelioration of the world's condition. He has held official station in his chuich, having been for four years deacon and two years elder. All in all, there are few men in OsnaJDurg township who have enjoyed in a larger degree than doe<; the subject the warm regard and high esteem of his neighbors, a relation which he has well merited.

WALTER G. LOWE, M. D., was born in Wayne county, Ohio, on the 28th of March, 1863, being a son of Gilbert and Catherine (Armstrong) Lowe, the former of whom was born in the state of New Jersey, on the 5th of September, 1823, while the latter was born in Holmes county, Ohio, on the 9th of August, 1824. The paternal grandfather of the Doctor was Jacob C. Lowe, who was born in Auburn, New York, on tlie 9th of April, 1792, this date practically establishing the fact that the family became identified with the history of America in the colonial epoch. Jacob C. Lowe was engaged in the butchering business in Auburn for a number of years, and sold his meat products in New York city. About the year 1837 he came with his family to Ohio, and for a number of years he was a drover by occupation, and finally he purchased a tract of land near the capital city of Columbus, reclaiming the land and eventually disposing of the property. He then purchased a farm near Fredericksburg, Wayne county, and in that town he passed the residue of Ins long and honorable life, his death occurring on the 28th of May, 1868. His wife, whose maiden name was Phoebe Kershaw, was born on Long Island, New York, on the 8th of June, 1795, of an old colonial family, and she died on the 13th of February, 1865. Of this union nine children were born, and of the number only three are living at the present time.

Gilbert Lowe did not accompany his parents on their removal to Ohio, but remained in the state of New York, where he was reared and educated, but in 1847 l""^ joined his parents in the Buckeye state, being at the time about twenty-four years of age, and here he continued to be actively engaged in farming in Wayne county, until his retiren^ent from active labors, and he now resides in the village of Apple Creek, that county, while he still retains possession of his valuable and finely improved farm of one hundred and sixty acres, which is located in East Union township, that county. In politics for many years he gave a stanch support to the Republican party, but about 1880 he transferred his allegiance to the Prohibiton party, of whose cause he has ever since been a stalwart and uncompromising advocate. His cherished and devoted wife was summoned into eternal rest on the 22d of February, 1866, at which time the subject of this review was but three years of age. They became the parents of four sons and three daughters, two of the children dying in infancy, while the remaining five are living, two sons and three daughters, the Doctor having been the sixth in order of birth. Gilbert Lowe has long been a zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal cinirch, as was also his wife.

in Wayne county, and after securing such advantages as were afforded in tlie district schools he continued his studies in the high school at Apple Creek, the Ada Normal School, and Wooster University. Thereafter he continued to be identified w ith the fanning industry until he had attained the age of twenty-three years, when, having determined to fit himself for a wider sphere of endeavor and to adopt the medical profession, he initiated his work of technical preparation by taking up the study of medicine in Apple Creek, where he had as a preceptor Dr. Joseph K. King, an able and honored practitioner of that county. Later he was duly matriculated in the College of Phj^sicans & Surgeons in the city of Keokuk, Iowa, where he continued his studies for one year, while in 1888 he entered the Toledo Medical College, in the city of Toledo, Ohio, where he completed the prescribed course and \vas graduated as a member of the class of 1889, receiving his degree of Doctor of M'edicine. His novitiate in the practice of medicine was served in the village of Burbank, Wayne county, where he remained one year, after which he came to his present field of labor, establishing his home and professional headquarters in Justus, Starkcounty, where he has attained marked prestige and popularity and where he controls a .representative and successful practice. In politics he gives a loyal supjwrt to the principles and policies of the Republican party, and he ever manifests a lively interest in all that touches the general welfare of the community, where he and his wife enjoy marked popularity in social v'ircles, while both are valued and active members of the United Brethren church.

On the 1 8th of October, 1893, Dr. Lowe was united in marriage to Miss Almcda Hoffman, who was born in Sugar Creek township, this county, on t!ie 29th of July, 1863, being a (laughter of Daniel and Selecta (Putman) Hoft'man, tb.e former of whom died on the 1st of February, 1895, while his widow now resides in Justus. Dr. and Mrs. Lowe have two children, C. Fay, who was born on the iSth of July, 1895, and Liez A., who was born on the .?8th of January, 1900.

ALVAH P. TRUBEY, D. D. S., was born on the homestead farm, in Sugar Creek township, this county, on the 31st of March, 1876, being the youngest of the eleven children born to Jacob M. and Elizabeth (Pherson) Trubey, while six of the children are still living. The father of the subject was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in 1820, and when he was but three years of age his parents came to Stark comity, being numbered among its earliest pioneers, and they located on a tract of wild land in Sugar Creek township, where they passeil their entire lives. There Jacob ]\L Trubey was reared to manhood, and he continued to reside on the old homestead until his death, which occurred on the 26th of May, 1902. He became one of the prominent farmers and representative citizens of that section of the county, commanding uniform confidence and esteem and being called upon to serve in various offices of public trust and responsibility. He served several years as county commissioner from his township, and for a long period was incumbent of the office of justice of the peace, while his political allegiance was given to the Rejiuljlican party, of whose cause he was an ardent advocate. His religious faith was that of the Church of God, while his widow is a de\oted member of the United Brethren church. Jacob Trubey, the grandfather of the Doctor, w^as likewise a native of the old Keystone state, whither his father emigrated from Hesse-Cassel, Germany, his native province. Grandfather Trubey died on the old iiomestead farm, in Sugar Creek township, in the year 1834, having been one of the honored pioneers of the county, and one of the first to make permanent settlement in the township mentioned. It may further be said that his father came to America at the time of the Revolution, as a Hessian soldier. The mother of the subject still remains on the home farm, endeared to her through the memories and associations of the past, and she celebrated her seventy-first birthday anniversary on the 26th of February, 1903. Dr. Trubej- remained on the old farm until he had attauied the age of sixteen years, his educational discipline up to this time having been received in the public schools. At the age noted he secured employment in various capacities, and through his earnings defrayed the expenses of his course of study in the high school at Beach City. In 1897, when twentyone years of age, he was matriculated in the dental department *of the Ohio Medical University, in the city of Columbus, Ohio, where he completed the prescribed three years' course, and was graduated as a member of the class of 190 1, having defrayed the expenses of his technical education through his ow'n efforts. The Doctor came forth from the university with a thor.jugh knowledge of all branches of the dental profession, whose demands under the improved niodern system are such as to require distinctive surgical skill and mechanical ability, and he began the practice of his profession in Beach City, where he remained six months, at the expiration of \\hich, in order to secure a wider field for his efforts he came to Canton, where he formed a professional partnership witli Harvey B. Carl, with whom he was associated in practice until July, 1902, when he purchased the interest of his partner and has since continued an individual practice, having tasteful and well equipped offices and laboratory, and having gained a support of distinctively representative order. In politics the Doctor exercises his franchise in support of the principles and policies of the Republican party. And fraternally he is identified with the Knights of Pythias and the Protective Home Circle, while he is also a member of the alumni association of the Ohio Medical University, his alma mater.

On New Year's day of the year 1902, w^as solemnized the marriage of Dr. Trubey to Miss Emma B. Caler, who was born in Beach City, this county, being a daughter of George and Elizabeth Caler, well known citizens of that place, Mr. Caler being a retired farmer.

GEORGE A. JUILLIARD, as the name implies, comes of stanch French lineage, and he is a native son of la belle France, where he was ushered into the world on the 2d of January. 1834, being a sou of John N. and Anna (Burlette) Juilliard, both of whom were likewise natives of France, where they were reared and educated and where their marriage was solemnized. Of their seven children six are still living, namely: Julia A., who is the widow of Thomas Hall and resides in the city of Bucyrus, Ohio; Frederick, who is a resident of Santa Rosa, California; George A., subject of this sketch ; Catherine is the wife of Eli Walker, of Louisville, this county ; August D. is a banker in New York city; and Anna is the wife of David Cahill, of Bucyrus, Ohio. The father of our subject learned the trade of shoemaking in his native land, and in 1836, when our subject was but six years of age, he emigrated with his family to the United States, landing in New York city and forthwith coming to Stark county, where many of his countrymen had previously located, and shortly after his arrival he effected the purchase of a tract ot one hundred and sixty acres of heavily timbered land in Washington township, and there established his home. He employed men to clear the land and continued personally to devote his attention to his trade, realizing more profit from this source than could he have done by individually grappling with the monarch trees of the forest, and he continued to work on the shoemaker's bench for aljout forty years.

In 1854 he disposed of his farm in Washington township and purchased the farm, in Paris township, now owned by his son George, subject of this review, and tliere he continued to make his home, honored by all who knew him, until his death, wiiicli occurred on the 7th of June, 1876, at which time he was about eighty years of age. His loved and devoted wife was summoned to the "land of the leal" March 30, 1874, at the age of eighty years, both having been active and consistent members of the Lutheran church, while in his political proclivities he was ever an ardent advocate of the principles of the Democratic party as expounded by Jefferson and Jackson. George A. Juilliard was reared under the conditions and influences of pioneer life and early began to assist in the work of the old homestead farm in Washington township, while in the primitive log school house he conned his lessons when his services \\-ere not in requisition at home, and weli he remembers the little "institution of learning,"' with its puncheon floor, slab benches and its yawning and cavernous fire-place, which the boys supplied with fuel which they chopped during the noontide recess. He remained on the home farm until he attained maturity and, being the only son left at home, much of the management of the place devolved upon him, and he thus continued in charge of the farm until the death of his father, whom he had accompanied on the removal from. Washington township to Paris township. After the death of liis father Mr. Juilliard purchased the interests of the other heirs and thus came into sole possession of the homestead, which he has ever since retained, and here he continued to be successfully engaged in diversified farming and stock-raising until the year 19CX), having made excellent improvements on the place and developed it into one of the valuable farms of the township. In the year mentioned he leased his farm and removed to the village of Paris, where he has since lived a retired life. The attractions of the bachelor's life have proved sufficient to retain him in the ranks of the celibates, but he is fully appreciative of the charms of home life and enjoys entertaining his many friends with the genial cheer so characteristic of him in his intercourse with his fellow men. In politics Mr. Juilliard has ever been stanchly arrayed in the ranks of the Democratic party, and his religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. Fraternally he is a valued frater of JuiUiard Lodge No. 460, Free and Accepted Masons, in the village of Louisville, said lodge having been named in honor of his brother Charles L.

AMOS B. MASE was born in Bethlehem township. Stark county, Ohio, on the 13th of September, 1850, the son of Henry and Sarah A. (Kern) Mase, and is one of three children, the others being Elamina, the wife of William Staum, a resident of Portage county, this state, and Christina, who is the wife of Levi Lash and resides in Bethlehem township this county. Henry Mase, the subject's father, was born in 1 82 1 in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, the son of Michael and Christina (Spangler) Mase. The latter couple came to Stark county, Ohio, in 1830, settling on a farm of eighty acres two miles west of Navarre. Four years later they sold this place and purchased one hundred and ninety-five acres in Bethlehem township, where they passed the remainder of tlieir days. Tire subject's father was reared upon this latter place and on the 13th of January,' 1847, '^'^'^s united in marriage with Miss Sarah A. Kern. Shortly after his marriage Mr. Mase purchased seventy-five acres of land adjoining his father's farm and there settled down to the pursuit of farming. He resided upon that place until 1859, when he purchased eighty-four acres comprising the farm upon which the subject now resides. Upon this place he resided until his death, though prior to that time he had bought another eighty-acre tract adjoining, making a total landed estate of one hundred and sixty-four acres. In poHtics he was a stanch adherent of the Democratic party, though he steadfastly refused all offices of a public nature. He was a man of steadfast qualities and unquestioned integrity and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His religious affiliation was with the Reformed church and for many years he held various offices in the local society to which he belonged. His death occurred on the 3d of December, 1892. Sarah A. Kern, mother of the subject, was born in the township of Bethlehem, Stark county, Ohio, March 31, 1829, the daughter of John and Christina (Baughman) Kern, who came to Stark county ii: 1828 from their native locality, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania. Upon coming to this county they settled in Bethlehem township, two miles west of Navarre, where the subject's mother was reared to womanhood. She now makes her home with the subject. She is a Avoman of marked intelligence and strength of character and by her fine womanly qualities has won and retains the warm friendship of a I'.ost of acquaintances.

Amos B. Mase was reared to maturity under the parental roof and acquired his education in the common schools of the neighborhood. About 1872 he assumed charge of the liome farm and for six years conducted the same as a renter. In 1878 he purchased the l>]ace and has since continued to make this his home. From 1872 until 1881 farming was his principle occupation, though in connection therewith he also was engaged largely in the stock business, raising, buying and feeding large numbers of stock and finding in his business a source of considerable revenue. In 1 88 1 Mr. Mase entered the employ of the Mc- Cormick Harvesting Company in the capacity of local and traveling salesman, being so engaged until 1896 and meeting with very gratifying success. Since the latter date Mr. Mase has found it possible to live a comparatively retired life, putting the active management of Ihe home farm into the hands of his son Henry. In 1872 Mr. Mase was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Esther Baker, a native of Tuscarawas county, this state, and the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Bender) Baker. Henry Baker is now a resident of Bethlehem township, this county, and is accounted one of the foremost citizens of the township. To the subject and his wife has been born one son, Harry Clayton. The latter married Maud B. Stuck and they are the parents of one child, Archie Hazen. In matters political the subject has always been a firm and uncompromising advocate of Democratic principles and has taken an active part in advancing the interests of the party in his township. The party has twice honored him with the nomination for sheriff of Stark county. In 1897, while not successful in the race, the county going Republican by three thousand majority, he ran ahead of his ticket about twelve hundred votes, being defeated by about one hundred and seventy-five votes, thus affording striking evidence of his popularity and the high regard in which he is held throughout the county. He was at one time elected to the office of township treasurer and efficiently filled the position for six years, to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. He takes a deep and intelligent interest in educational matters and for the remarkable period of twenty-three years served as a member of the school board, doing much effective service in the interest of the schools of his township. Fraternally Mr. Mace is a member of Massillon Lodge No. 484, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Navarre Lodge No. 240, Knights of Pythias, John Hancock Council No. 76, Senior Order United American Mechanics, and the Grange. His religious affiliation is with the United Brethren church, of which he is a trustee. He takes a keen inter- est in the ^veltare of the church and in all matters looking to the betterment of the community, morally, educationally or materially. Financially he is, as already indicated, in independent circumstances, the fruit of his industry and sound business methods, and few men in his county stand as high in public esteem as does he.

DANIEL W. DeHOFF was born in Nimishillen township. Stark county, Ohio, on the 7th of October, 1842, being a son of Anthony and Barbara (Metz) DeHoff, of whose eleven children seven are living at the present time, namely: George, who is a resident of the city of Canton, this county; Daniel W., who figures as the subject of this review; Louisa, who is the wife of Frederick Shrefler, of Darke county, Ohio; John, who maintains his home in. Indiana; Ellen, who is the wife of Isaac Shrefler, of Canton; Delilah, who is the wife of Joseph Hollihand, of Paulding county, Ohio; and Moses, who resides in Darke county, this state. The father of the subject was likewise a native of the Buckeye state, having been born on the pioneer homestead, in Columbiana county, in the year 1816, a son of Henry DeHoff, who was born in the state of Maryland, Avhence he emigrated to Ohio within the first decade after its admission to statehood, becoming one of the early settlers in Columbiana county, where he passed the residue of his life. Anthony DeHoff was reared to maturity on the old homestead, and in his youth he learned the trade of tinner. As early as the year 1S38 he came to the village of Louisville, Stark county, where he was shortly afterward married, and there he continued his residence one year subsequently to this event, after which he returned to his native county and settled near Georgetown, where he made his home for a numter of years, continuing in the work of his trade. Later he came again to Stark county, where he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and thereafter he made several removals back and forth between the two counties, and at intervals worked at his trade, in which he was exceptionally proficient, having marked mechanical talent. Though his early educational advantages, owing to the exigencies of time and place, were necessarily limited in scope, he has been endowed with very alert and receptive mental powers, ready of assimilation and an omnivorous reader, and during the course of his long and useful life he rounded out his fund of information until it may be consistently said he was a man of fine education. For many years he acted as a local clergyman of the German Baptist church, and was known as a forceful and convincing speaker, his utterances ever bearing the impress of earnestness and sincerity. Although he was eighty-six years of age he wasexceptionally well preserved, both physically and mentally, and was one to whose reminiscenses and general conversation it was a pleasure to listen. He stood six feet and six inches in height, and his son Samuel, now deceased, was six feet and seven inches in height, of consistent physique, and is said lo have been the tallest man in Stark county, where he died January 28, 1879, at the age of twenty-one years. Another son, Eli, who is likewise deceased, attained the same stature as his father. Anthony DeHoff had exceptional talent in the line of vocal music in his younger days, and e\'en at his advanced age his voice was singularly strong and sympathetic in timbre. For the past fifteen years he resided in the home of his son Daniel, subject of this review, and he here received the utmost filial solicitude and veneration, while he held the affectionate regard of the people of the community. He gave his support to the Democratic party from the time of his youth, and was a zealous and devoted member of the

German Baptist church. He died December 9, igo2. His wife was bom in Nimishillen township, this county, in the year 1816, being a daughter of Abraham Metz, who was one of the eariiest settlers in that township, where he took up a tract of government land, which he in a large measure reclaimed from the virgin forest, and there he passed the remainder of his life. His son. Dr. Abraham Metz, was a celebrated eye and ear specialist at the time of his death, which occurred at Massillon, this county, and was president of the Cleveland Medical College, being a man of national reputation in the medical world. The mother of the subject was summoned into eternal rest in 1894, at the age of seventy-eight years.

Daniel W. DeHoff, to whom this sketch is dedicated, secured his early educational training in the district schools, and when but fifteen years of age he began his independent career as a farm hand, while at the age of eighteen he turned his attention to the manufacture of pipe-staves, which were shipped to foreign countries. These staves were for wine casks, and were four feet long, four inches wide and one and a half inches thick, being manufactured from the finest oak timber. To this line of enterprise he devoted the major portion of his time for about four years, while in 1863 he entered the employ of the Aultman Company, manufacturers of agricultural machinery, in the city of Canton. On the 17th of December, 1864, he was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Van Voorhis, who was born in Osnaburg township, this county, being a daughter ©f Peter Van Voorhis, an honored pioneer of the count}^ concerning whom more specific mention is made in the personal sketch of his son, Abraham, appearing on another page of this work. Shortly after his marriage Mr. DeHoff took up his residence on a rented farm in Osnaburg township, and to the cultivation of the same he devoted his attention for the ensuing two years. In 1867 he made his initial purchase of land, securing a tract of twenty acres, in the same township, a property now owned by David Miller. There he resided five years and then sold the place and purchased forty acres a short distance to the south of his original purchase, and nine years later he disposed of this property and bought eighty acres of his present fine homestead, which is located on section 21, Osnaburg township, and which has continuously been his home and field of operations to the time of this writing. In 1892 he purchased an adjoining tract of twenty acres, so tliat his homestead now comprises one hundred acres. On the place he has made the best of permanent improvements, including the erection of a commodious and substantial residence of modern architectural design and accessories, and also a fine barn, sixty-four by thirty-six feet in dimensions.

At the time of the war of the Rebellion Mr. DeHoff enlisted in the home guard at the time of Morgan's famous raid through Oho, in 1863, and when, in the following year, the President issued a call for volunteers for the term of one hundred days, he enlisted as a private in Company G, One Hundred and Sixtysecond Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he remained in service until the expiration of his term, the command being assigned to detached duty, in the guarding of railway lines, supplies, etc. Mr. DeHoff is a member of McKinley Post No. 25. Grand Army of the Republic, in the city of Canton. In politics he accords a stanch allegiance to the Republican party, and he and his wife are consistent and valued members of the Christian church. To them have been born five children, namely : Barbara E., who is the wife of William Deckert. of Canton township; William H., who died July 9, 1899, at the age of thirty-two years; Abraham L., a successful farmer of Canton township: Charles W., who is engaged in farming in Osnaburg township ; and Albert, who remains at the parental home.

WIIXIAM L. DAY was bom in the family homestead, in North Market street, Canton, on the 13th of August, 1876, the son of Judge WilHam R. Day, and after securing his preHminary educational discipline in the public schools of his native city he continued his studies in Williston Seminary, at Easthampton, Massachusetts, where he remained until 1896, Avhen he was matriculated in the law department of the State University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he was graduated in June, 1900, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws, being admitted to the bar in the same month, and within the following month he became a member of the firm of Lynch, Day & Day and has since been engaged in the work of his profession in Canton. He has shown a determination to win his legal laurels by personal effort and to not rely upon the prestige of the honored name which he bears. He has to do with much important litigation and is known to be well grounded in the science of jurisprudence and to have facility in its application. In politics Mr. Day pins his faith securely to the principles and policies of the Republican party, in whose cause he takes a deep mterest. Fraternally he is identified with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in his home city, where he enjoys marked popularity in botli business and social circles. Mr. Day was married, September 10, 1902, to Estelle McKay, of Cairo, Michigan.

JOHN H. SPONSELLER was born on the homestead farm, in section 25, Canton township, this county, on the 27th of June, 185 1, being a son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Stoner) Sponseller. Abraham Sponseller was likewise a native of Stark county, having been born in the same township as his son, on the 8th of October, 1820, and being a son of John and Elizabeth (Herbster) Sponseller, the former of whom was born in Adams county,

Pennsylvania, and the latter in the state of Maryland. The grandfather of the subject was born and reared in Adams county, Pennsylvania, whence as a young man he emigrated to the wilds of Stark county, Ohio, making his advent in this section in about 1816, and taking up a tract of heavily timbered land in Canton township, reclaiming the same to cultivation and developing a good farm, on which he lived the balance of his life. The property has consecutively remained in the possession of the family, and is now owned and occupied by his youngest son, David Sponseller. The farm is located on the Waynesburg road and on the same is what is known as the Sponseller school house, the site of which was donated by John Sponseller, grandfather of the subject. It has been utilized for the purpose ever since, so that the school is one of the landmarks of the section, and took its name from the donor. On said farm John Sponseller and his noble and devoted wife passed the residue of their lievs, honored and esteemed by all who knew them. He died at the age of eighty-four years, and his wife had attained the venerable age of nearly ninety-two years when she was summoned into the life eternal. They were consistent members of the Lutheran church. Their eight children were as follows : Frederick, deceased ; Mary Sponseller Houtz, deceased ; Abraham, deceased ; John, deceased ; Catharine Sponseller Sellers, deceased; Julia Sponseller Zeller, deceased ; Henry, deceased ; David, the only one living.

Abraham Sponseller, father of the subject, grew up under the conditions and scenes of the pioneer epoch, contributing to the work of the homestead farm and securing his early educational training in the district schools of the day, while later he supplemented this by a course of study in the Canton schools, gaining, through this means and his private reading and study, what might be considered a liberal education. He was a successful teacher for several years, and was a man of excellent intellectual powers and unbending integrity of character. After his marriage he located on the farm on which the subject was born, and devoted the remainder of his life to agricultural pursuits, being successful in his efforts and being known as one of the progressive and public-spirited citizens of his native county. He died on his homestead farm on the 27th of August, 1S99, at the age of nearly seventynine years, his wife having passed away on the 7th of June, 1897, at the age of seventy-three years. He was a stanch advocate of the principles and policies of the Democratic party, and his religious faith was that of the Lutheran church, of which his wife likewise was a member. Concerning their children we enter the following brief record : John H. is the immediate subject of this sketch; George W. resides at New Berlin, this county, where he is engaged in mercantile pursuits; Samuel W. is a prosperous farmer of Plain township ; William E. resides in Canton, where he is engaged as a machinist ; Mary A. is the wife of Charles Lehr, of this city; David W. is engaged in farming in Canton township, this county ; Lucy is the wife of Douglas W. Stahl, of this city; and Augustus is engaged in farming in Perry township.

John H. Sponseller was reared on the old homestead, and after availing himself of such advantages as were afforded in the district school he continued his studies in the public schools of Canton, completing- a course of study in the high school, after which he was matriculated in Alliance College, a Presbyterian institution at Alliance, this county, being there a student for a period of three years, and effectively rounding out his more purely literary education. At the age of nineteen years he put liis scholastic attainments to the practical test by engaging in teaching, and for the following decade he was numbered among the popular and successful pedagogues of the county, having taught in various schools. Thereafter he served five years as deputy probate judge, during the regime of Judge Seraphim Meyer, and within this period he devoted assiduous attention to the specific reading of the law under the preceptorship of John C. Welty, a prominent member of the bar of Canton, and in 1887, upon examination before the supreme court of Ohio, he was duly admitted to the bar of the state. He thereafter served three years as deputy county auditor under Patrick L. Manly and one year during the regime of his successor, Louis A. Loichot. Li 1892 Mr. Sponseller established himself in the general practice of his profession in Canton, where he has ever since continued, and no indefinite success has attended his efforts, since his ability and devotion to his profession soon gained him recognition, while his life acquaintanceship in his native county has likewise proved an element in his success, and he has secured a representative clientele and had to do with much important litigation, being known as an able advocate, ever giving careful preparation to his causes and also being a safe and duly conservative counsel.

Li politics Mr. Sponseller has given his allegiance unequivocally to the Democratic party from the time of attaining his majority, having cast his first presidential vote in support of Horace Greeley, while he has taken a deep interest in the party cause, in which he has been more or less active in a local way. When but twenty-one years of age he was elected township assessor of Canton township and he served as such for three terms. Fraternally he is numbered among the members of the Knights of the Maccabees, and his religious views are in harmony with the tenets of the Reformed church, in which he was reared, his wife being a devoted and active member of Trinity church, of this denomination.

J. Smith, whO' was born in Perry township, this county, being a daughter of Josepl: and Nancy (Burger) Smith, her father being an inlluential farmer of that section of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller have two children, namely : Cennora E., who is the wife of Horace E. Deuble. of Canton; and Niles A., who was admitted to the bar of the state in June, 1902, and is now engaged in the practice of his profession in Canton. He is, the junior member of the law firm of Sponseller & Sponseller. Niles A. Sponseller was married, on June 21, 1903, to Kathryn A. McKeon. of Cleveland, Ohio.

SAMUEL GREGORY is a native son of the Buckeye state, having been born in Carroll county on the 29th of June. 1S44, one of eight children born to James and Jane (Moody) Gregory. The names of the children who survive are as follows : Mary is the wife of James A. George, of Carrollton, Ohio; Agnes is the wife of William George, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Eliza is the wife of H. H. Denny, of Elbert, Colorado; Emma is the wi'fe of Frank Long, of Kiowa, Colorado ; Peary is the wife of Leonard Orrin, of Carrollton ; and the subject. James Gregory was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, in tSiO, and when a boy was brought by his parents to Stark county, Ohio, the family locating in Canton township. This was early in the '20s, at which time the city of Canton was but a small, unpretentious hamlet. James Gregory \\as Ijut a boy when his father died, and he was reared to manhood by a Mr. Baestle. At an early age he became apprenticed to the trade of cabinetmaking, at which he worked for some years in Canton, with George Raunk. Subsequently he removed to Carroll county, this state, where he was married, and where he remained during the rest of his active years. In advanced age he went to reside with a daughter in Minerva, and died there, at the age of eighty-five years, on February 26, 189S. He was a well known man and was noted as a fifer, being probably the most skillful performer upon that instrument in the United States. His services as a fifer were in great demand and he was present at all the reunions and musters in his section of the state, and sometimes even at greater distances. He carried on the business of undertaking for some years in connection with his cabinetmaking and made many coffins for use in his locality. In politics he was a stanch Republican, taking a keen interest in the success of his party, while in religion he was allied with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he was long a faithful and consistent member. Because of his faithful and consistent life he won and retained the highest regard and esteem of all who knew him.

Samuel Gregory remained under the parental roof until his twentieth year, and early became inured to hard toil. He is indebted to the common schools of his neighborhood for his mental discipline. Upon attaining mature years he learned the trade of carpenter and was employed at -that occupation for some time. At the outbreak of the war of the Rebellion he took a keen and anxious interest in the trend of events in the Southland. At length, feeling that his services were needed in the effort to suppress the insurrection, he enlisted, on the i6th of February, 1864, in the Twenty-sixth Ohio Independent Batter}^, under command of Capt. T. D. Yost, the term of his enlistment being for three years, or during the war. The battery was assigned to duty with the Southwestern army and saw much hazardous service. The subject bore his full share of the hardships and privations incident' to a soldier's life and sen-ed his countn,' faithfully until the close of hostilities, receiving his final discharge at Columbus, Ohio, September 5, 1865. After his discharge from the army

Mr. Gregory returned home and resumed work with his father at the carpenter business. In 1868 he removed to Canton, and for three years was in the employ of A. J. Kintz. Upon quitting the latter gentleman's employ he entered the shops of the Aultman Company, remaining there for eleven years. His position here was a very pleasant one, his employers being' exceptionally fair in their treatment of him. In 1882 Mr. Gregory resigned his position with the Aultman Company and purchased a farm in Osnaburg township, near Mapleton, to which he removed. He applied himself with diligence to the work of cultivating this place and in a few years became known as one of the progressive and enterprising agriculturists of the township. In 1895 ^''- Gregory suffered the loss of his wife, and shortly thereafter removed to Mapleton and occupied the handsome and commodious residence in which he now resides. Because of his former diligence, wise judgment and economy, he is now enabled to live free from the cares and worries of an active life and in the enjoyment of the ease which is the rightful heritage of an honest and industrious man.

On the 5th of September, 1866, Mr. Gregon,' was united in marriage with Miss Mary Gibler, a native of Carroll county and the daughter of Daniel Gibler. To this union were born two children, - Elva E., the wife of George Shott, of Canton, and Rachel, the wife of Charles Criswell, also of Canton. As before stated, Mrs. Gregory died in 1895, and in January, 1897, Mr. Gregory married Miss Cordelia H. Tressler, of Waynesburg. In politics the subject is a stanch Republican and takes a keen interest in the success of his party, though possessing no personal ambition to hold office. His religious principles are those embodied in the creed of the Christian (or Disciples') church, and in his daily life he endeavors to exemplify the teachings of the man of Nazareth. The qualities which have made him one of the prominent and successful citizens of Stark county have also brought him the good will and esteem of his fellow citizens. After the election of McKinley Mr. Gregory was tendered a very lucrative office, which he declined, Mr. McKinley saying he could have anything in his gift that he felt competent to fill'.

JAMES A. ROBINSON was born in the village of Washington, on the national turnpike, in Guernsey county, Ohio, on the 12th of October, i860, and there he attended school until he had attained the age- of thirteen years, when he went to Bellaire, Belmont county, where he learned the trades of painting and paper-hanging, serving an apprenticeship of four years, during the summer seasons, while during the winter months he continued his studies in the public schools. Thereafter he passed six years in the work of his trades, at various points in the state, and on the 3d of September, 1883. at Martin's Ferry, Belmont county, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Keller, who was born in that place, being a daughter of Henry Keller, and since his marriage he has lived, for varying intervals in Byesville, Bellaire, Barnesville and Columbus, Ohio, and also in Wheeling, West Virginia. In the city of Columbus he was engaged in business on his own responsibility for a period of four years, and in May, 1896, he came to Canton, where he continued to follow his trade until the ist of November, 1902, when he purch.ased a half interest in the Craftsman, a paper devoted entirely to the interests of union labor. He has been an active worker in the labor cause for the past twenty-seven years, maintaining a duly conservative attitude and being at all times careful and discriminating in his counsels. When but fifteen years of age he was made a member of the Knights of Eabor, at Bellaire, Ohio, and even as a hoj

"he manifested a lively interest in the furthering of the interests of the laboring man, having a supreme respect for the dignity of honest toil and endeavor, in whatever capacity. He has been delegate to various labor conventions, and since September, 1902, he has rendered efficient service in the office of district organizer for the American Federation of Labor, while in January, 1902, he was elected president of the Central Labor Union of Canton, where his interposition met with so appreciative endorsement that he was chosen as his own successor at the election in January of the present year. He was for two terms president of the local union of painters and paperhangers in Canton, of which he is at the present time treasurer, and his various official duties, together with his work in connection with the Craftsman, an ably edited and managed publication, issued weekly from its office in Canton, now place such demands upon his time and attention that he has practically abandoned the active work of his trade. In politics Mr. Robinson has ever given a stanch allegiance to the Republican party, having cast his first presidential vote for James A. Garfield. In 1903 Mr. Robinson was running for the nomination for mayor of the city of Canton on the Republican ticket, and was third in a field of five candidates. He was reared in the faith of the Presbyterian church, and fraternally is identified with the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He and his wife are the parents of four interesting children, - Harry A., Allen C. Flora May and James A., Jr. Mr. Robinson is a man of fine intellectuality, being an omnivorous reader and a close student of the questions and issues of the hour, so that -his opinions are always based on careful analysis and fortified by mature judgment.

Alexander Robinson, father of the subject, was bom in Washington, Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1825. beng a representative of one of the honored pioneer families of that section, where he was reared to maturity, becoming a most skillful artisan in the line of wood manufacturing and having been long engaged in the cabinetmaking and undertaking business. He secured liis educational discipline in the primitive log-cabin school house of the pioneer epoch, the same being equipped with puncheon floor and rudely constructed benches of slabs, but his was a mentality that was not circumscribed by the curriculum of school or college, and through personal application he became an excellent mathematician and also gained a good knowledge of the classical languages. Soon after the outbreak of the war of the Rebellion he tendered his services in defense of the Union, becoming a corporal in Company F, Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He veteranized in 1863, and was at home on a furlough at the time when Morgan made his memorable raid through Ohio and Indiana, and he aided in repelling the invasion and also in bur}'ing the dead Confederate soU diers. In this engagement he received a wound in the right side of the face, and from the same resulted a state of chronic ulceration, from the effects of which he died, in 1881, having suffered much as a result of the injury and its ' sequelae. He was a stanch Republican from the time of the organization of the party, and served for eighteen consecutive years in the office of justice of the peace, while such was his integrity and honor in all the relations of life that he ever commanded the unqualified esteem of all who knew him. He was master of the local lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons at Washington until its organization lapsed, and was for many years a member of the school board, while he was an elder in the Presbyterian church. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Jenkins, was likewise a native of Guernsey county, where she was bom in the year 1833, being a daughter of James Jenkins, who emigrated to the county from Virginia in the early pioneer days. The mother of the subject died in 1897, tliere having been nine children in the family, of whom six are yet living. William Robinson, the paternal grandfather of the subject, was born in Scotland, and his wife on the neighboring island of Guernsey. He came to America as a young man, being a cabinetmaker by trade, and he was one of the pioneers in this line of Guernsey county, where he also conducted an undertaking business, his son Alexander having learned the business under his direction.

WILLIAM STEELE, M. D., is a representative of one of the honored pioneer families of the county and was born on the old homestead farm, in Tuscarawas township, on the loth of May, 1858, being a son of John L. and Margaret M. (Christman) Steele. John L. Steele was born in this county, on the 2ist of March, 1826, being a son of James and Margaret (Latimer) Steele, who were natives of Pennsylvania, whence they came to Stark county in the early days of its settlement. The father of Margaret Latimer was Robert Latimer, who was one of the first to make a permanent settlement in Osnaburg township, while Archibald Steele, father of James and the first representative of the family in America, as well as in Stark county, was a native of the north of Ireland, whence he emigrated to the United States about 1790. He was of stanch Scottish lineage, being a descendant of Robert Steele, who was driven from his native land for political reasons, and, like many another of his countrymen, took up his abode in the north of Ireland. James Steele, the grandfather of the Doctor, was a man of sterling character and wielded much influence in the pioneer community in the early day, while for a number of years he was incumbent of the office of justice of the peace. He died on the old homestead, in Tuscarawas township, as did also his devoted wife, who had been a true helpmeet to him during the days when he was subduing the wilderness and developing what has become one of the finest farms in this section of the Buckeye state, the homestead now being owned by the father of the subject of this sketch. John L. Steele was reared to manhood on his present farm and received such educational advantages as were afforded in the primitive log school house, with its puncheon floors and slab benches, while he early began to contribute his quota toward the reclamation and cultivation of the home farm. His marriage to Margaret M. Christman was solemnized on the 9th of January, 1852, she being a native of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and a daughter of Henry and Susan (Bash) Christman. Of this union have been born three children, namely : Rev. James H., who is an able clergyman of the Reformed church ; William, who is the immediate subject of this review; and Ida, who is the wife of John Erb. John L. Steele has been a stanch adherent of the Republican party from the time of its organization and has served as treasurer of his township and also in other local offices. He and his estimable wife are among the most honored pioneer residents of Tuscarawas township and both are consistent members of the Reformed church.

Dr. Steele was reared on the old homestead farm, and received his preliminary educational discipline in the public schools, after which, at the age of twenty years, he was matriculated in Heidelberg College, at Tiffin, Seneca county, Ohio, where he continued his studies, in the scientific course, for three years, withdrawing from the institution in his junior year, in order to enter upon the specific work of preparing himself for the noble profession which he had determined to adopt as his vocation in life. In the autumn of 1880 he entered the Cleveland Medical College, in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, and there completed the thorough technical course prescribed, and was graduated in the spring of 1883, receiving his coveted degree of Doctor of Medicine and being ably fortified for the practical work of his profession. Within the same spring he located in the village of Navarre, in his native county, where he has since been established in the active practice of his profession. He has long since left the ranks of the many to stand among the successful few, his ability and his devotion to his profession gaining him this relative precedence. He has studied and read broadly and with marked discrimination, carrying his investigation into every field of thought bearing upon his profession, and adopting those methods and improvements which his experience and judgment indicated to him as being of practical valuation in connection with his work. Though ever heeding the duties of citizenship, he has never manifested political ambition in a personal sense, though he gives unqualified endorsement and support to the principles and policies of the Republican party. His religious views are those of the Reformed church, in whose faith he was reared.

In 1S82 Dr. Steele was united in marriage to Miss Mary McEwen, of Massillon, this county, and they are the parents of two daughters, - Edith and Laura, both of whom remain at the parental home.

DAVID MOTTS was born on a farm in Osnaburg township. Stark county, Ohio, on the 28th of July, 1859, being a son of Michael and Mary (Fahl) Motts, who still reside in Osnaburg township, where they hold high rank among the honored pioneers of the county. Of the father of the subject individual mention is made on other pages of this work.

David Motts was reared on the parental farmstead on which he was born, and his educational privileges in his youth were such as were afforded by the public schools of the locality and period. Upon attaining his legal majority he initiated his independent career by assuming the management of the home farm, which he operated on shares for' about three and one-half years, at the expiration of which he became associated with his brother Eli in the purchase of the Paris grist mills, which had previously been owned by their honored father, and under the title of Motts Brothers the firm continued the enterprise until the spring of 1891, when our subject purchased his brother's interest in the mi Us and assumed the sole ownership. In 1899 he admitted to partnership his only son, Curtis A., and simultaneously the firm name of D. Motts & Son was adopted and operations have since continued under these auspices. Soon after Mr. Motts and his brother purchased the property from their father they tore out the old burrs with which the mill had been equipped and then installed a full roller system and other modem accessories of the most improved design, thus making the equipment of the highest standard and enabling them to turn out products of superior excellence and to greatly expand the scope and importance of the enterprise, which has by this means, as coupled with correct business methods, energy and progressive policies, been made a profitable venture and an industry which is greatly appreciated in the community. The daily, capacity of the mill is in the output of sixty barrels of flour, and it is operated to this full capacity, while its products not only command an appreciative patronage throughout the county but are also shipped into other portions of the state, as well as into contiguous states. Mr. Motts is an ambitious, far-sighted business man and public-spirited citizen, and his efforts have not fallen short of popular appreciation, while he has an able and energetic coadjutor in his son, who is actively concerned in the management of this important enterprise. In politics Mr. Motts has invariably exercised his franchise in support of the prin- ciples of the Democratic party, of whose pohcies he is a stanch advocate, and he and his wife are vakied and zealous members of the Reformed church in Paris, of which he has served as deacon for the past fifteen years.

On the 28th of March, 1880, Mr. Motts was united in marriage to Miss Ameha A. Otto, who Hkewise was bom in Osnaburg township, this county, her father having been one of the honored pioneer farmers of said township, Avhile lie is now living retired, in the city of Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Motts have two children, - Curtis A., who is associated with his i'atlier in business, and Myrta N., who is a student in the public schools.

FRED ALBRECHT. - The Albrecht family had its origin in Germany and for generations beyond the memory of man its antecedents lived in a part of Plavaria bordering on the river Rhine. Nicholas Albrecht, the subject's grandfather, was born at Seele, Bavaria, and there married Christina Engel, whose ancestors were also among the old families of that kingdom. By occupation Nicholas was a farmer, and spent all his life in his native land, dying near the place of his birth a number of years ago, and his faithful companion also departed this life and lies buried in the same locality. Of their seven children, six sons and one daughter, all but one of the former, who died in the old country, came to the United States and settled in Stark county, Ohio, where they became well and favorably known. Among these sons was one by the name of John, whose birth occurred in Bavaria in 1820, and wdiose arrival in Stark county was some time in the year 1843. ]o\\n Albrecht came to America poor in purse, and for some time after reaching- his new home in Ohio supported himself by working as a common farm laborer, receiving for his services the sum of fifty cents per day. He was a man of great industry and by prudence and thrift succeeded after a few years in getting a substantial start, judiciously investing his earnings in real estate, which in due time increased greatly in value. As the years went by he added to his possessions until he finally became one of the largest land owners in the county, his estate in the country at the time of his death amounting to something over seventy-five thousand dollars, in addition to which he also owned considerable valuable property in the city of Massillon. For a number of years he was engaged in merchandising in partnership with his brother, and it was from this business that he laid the foundation of his subsequent career as a land owner and successful agriculturist. In his business affairs he exercised great prudence and forethought, exerted considerable influence in financial circles and so deported himself as to win and retain the confidence of those with whom he had dealings, enjoying worthy prestige as a man and citizen. In politics he was a Republican, and while taking an active interest in the success of his party, never manifested any desire for office or public distinction. Margaret Zimmerman, wife of John Albrecht, was born in Bavaria in 1824 and became the mother of eleven children, seven of whom are living at the present time ; she is now a hale, well preserved woman of seventy-eight, and a widow, her husband having died on the 9th day of July, 1893, when seventy-three years old.

Fred Albrecht, the first child of John and Margaret Albrecht, was bom in Perry township, Stark county, Ohio, June 24, 1845. He spent his childhood and early youth in Massillon. receiving his education in the city schools, and when old enough to work was sent to tlie farm, where he grew up a strong, well favored young man, with a proper appreciation of life and its responsibilities. From his father he received a substantial start and to this he added from time to time until he became the possessor of a fine landed property in Tuscarawas township, where he has since resided, as one of the county's leading agriculturists. In addition to his home place and an interest in his father's estate, he recently divided one hundred and two acres of fine land among his children, besides providing liberally for their welfare in other respects when they set up domestic establishments of their own.

Mr. Albrecht was married, April 2, 1870, to Miss Margaret Gorman, of Massillon, who has borne him children as follows : Henry, Amelia, Annie, Emma and Flora. In all matters of business the subject has been heartily seconded by his good wife, who has proven herself a true and faithful helpmeet, contributing much to his success and by her wise and judicious counsel prompting him to noble deeds and great activities in behalf of his fellow men. None stand higher in the esteem of the public than this worthy couple, and wherever known their names are synonymous with what is' good and upright in manhood and womanhood. Politically Mr. Albrecht supports the Republican party, and religiously belongs, with his wife, to the Evangelical church of Massillon.

REV. CLEMENT H. TREIBER, son of Maximilian and Amelia (Helmer) Treiber, is a native of Ohio, having been born in the city of Cleveland, on the 20th of July, 1856. His father was born in the historic old city of Stuttgart, in the kingdom of Wurtemburg, Germany, in the year 1836, and his mother was born in Kaiserlautern, kingdom of Bavaria.

By occupation Maximilian Treiber was a stone cutter and stone mason, having learned this dual trade in his native land, although the greater part of his active business life was passed in the United States, whither he came and located in Cleveland, where he continued to follow his chosen vocation until within a short time prior to his death, which occurred in April, 1870, while his widow resides at Berea, Ohio, near Cleveland. Their marriage was solemnized in Cleveland, and of the same were born children as follows : Joseph, who was drowned at the age of twelve years ; Clement H., who is the subject of this review; Albert, who died at the age of nine years; Rudolph, who is agent for the live-stock exchange of Kansas City, Missouri; Otto, who is secretary of the Van Cleve Glass Company, of Cleveland; Rosa, living in Cleveland; and Theodore, who holds an important position with a business house in Chicago.

Reverting to the life of Maximilian Treiber, father of the subject of this sketch, it is learned that for a number of years he followed marble cutting, but that later he became a contractor for various kinds of stone work, in which capacity he erected some of the finest church edifices in Cleveland, as well as a number of the city's largest and most pretentious public buildings. He was a master of his calling, was a man of utmost integrity and as a citizen stood high in the estimation of the people of his adopted city. He and his wife became communicants first of St. Mary's of the Flats, next of St. Peter's and next of St. Joseph's, the change in church being the result of new parishes and boundary lines being formed.

Father Clement H. Treiber passed his childhood and youth in his native city, receiving from his worthy parents instruction in moral and religious things, while this gracious discipline had a decided influence in moulding his character and shaping his future course in life. He was baptized by Very Rev. John H. Luhr, pastor of St. Peter's church, in Cleveland, and when of sufficient age he entered the parochial school of this church, attending the same until 1862. Then St. Joseph's parish, by a change of parochial boundaries, claimed him as a member, in consequence of which he attended its church and school thereafter until 1869, when he began his classical studies under the direction of the Franciscan fathers at Teutopolis, Illinois. He was graduated in the college at that place in June, 1875, ^^^ ^" '^'i^ following September became a student in St. Mary's Theological Seminary, at Cleveland, where he completed a five-year course in philosophy and theology, after which he was ordained to the priesthood, in St. Jolin's cathedral, by Bishop Gilmour, the ceremony taking place on the 4th of July, 18S0. After a fortnight's vacation Father Treiber was assigned to the charge of the missions at Mineral Ridge, East Palestine, Salem, Canfield and Austintown, in northeastern Ohio, in all of which he soon endeared himself to his parishioners, by earnest work and kindly deeds. During the first year of his pastorate he established the houses of worship, and in i88t effected the erection of the East Palestine church and St. Paul's church, at Salem. He ministered to the people of these parishes for seven years, during which time the churches were much strengthened numerically and the cause of religion given an impetus which had a decided influence for good in the several communities.

Father Treiber's next charge was St. Joseph's church, at Crestline, Ohio, to which point he was transferred in June, 1887. Some idea of the magnitude of his work in this parish may be gleaned from the statement that within the year following he built a beautiful temple of worship, at a cost of twenty-three thousand dollars, while the church was free from debt save to the comparatively nominal amount of twenty-five hundred dollars. After ministering to this parish with great acceptability until September, 1899, he was then commissioned by Bishop Horstmann to organize the new parish of the Immaculate Conception, in Canton, to which undertaking he at once addressed himself most manfully and with great enthusiasm. This congregation began its career, with Fa- ther Treiber as its organizer and pastor, on the 8th day of October, 1899, at which time were formulated well defined plans for the future work. Within the first three months there was purchased a large plat of ground, favorably located in the southern part of the city, and as soon as practicable thereafter a beautiful building, known as the chapel school of the Immaculate Conception, was erected and opened, for the twofold purpose of worship and education. The structure, which is erected of brick with stone trimmings, and which represents an expenditure of twenty-one thousand seven hundred dollars, is of beautiful design, is commodious and conveniently arranged, so as to meet the requirements of the congregation for some time to come, although the numerical growth of the church will in no far distant future necessitate an edifice of enlarged proportions. During his pastorate of two years and nine months in the church of the Immaculate Conception he raised twenty-seven thousand dollars, and the indebtedness at the end of his ministry was but eleven thousand dollars, a fact which is significant as showing his earnest labors and the devoted co-operation accorded by people of the parish. Within the period mentioned he established the parochial school, which was placed in charge of four sisters of St. Joseph, from Cleveland, who still remain as teachers, and he also arranged a home for three sisters and one for the priest, leaving the work in admirable condition for the further labors of his successor. Father Treiber resigned the work of this parish to enter upon a new and equally strenuous field of labor. The bishop of the diocese requested that he accept the charge of organizing a new parish in the west end of the city, under the auspices and patronage of St. Joseph. On the 15th of June, 1902, he initiated the services of the new ' church in Benskin's hall, which was thus utilized until the 8th of March, 1903, when the basement of the new church was made ready for occupancy, and the edilice was dedicated June 21, 1903. In August, 1902, Father Treiber purchased the parish lots, one hundred and fifty by five hundred and fifty feet in dimension, at a cost of ten thousand dollars, the same being attractively located at the corner of West Tuscarawas street and Columbus avenue. The church, when completed, represents an expenditure of thirty thousand dollars, and fronts on Bedford avenue, while the priest's residence, a fine building, with facade facing Tuscarawas street, is on Columbus avenue. The parochial school was opened September 8, 1903, with an attendance of one hundred and twenty-five pupils, in charge of three Sisters of St. Joseph of Cleveland. The church now has a membership of one hundred and fifty families, and its spiritual and temporal affairs are in most prosperous and gratifying order.

Of the forty-seven years of his life Father Treiber has devoted twenty-three to the priesthood of the holy Roman Catholic church, and within this period he has gained the highest reputation for energ}% business ability and zeal in good works. He is still as vigorous and resourceful as when he inaugurated his missionary labors, in 1880, and is really better prepared than ever before to carry forward the great work to which he has consecrated his life and labors. There are devolving upon him at the present time many temporal duties and responsibilities in addition to his spiritual and pastoral obligations, but he holds all as in the direct line of duty and cheerfully proceeds with the work, conscious that all is for the advancement of religion and the uplifting of his people. It is needless to assert in this connection that Father Treiber is a man whose varied talents fit him for great usefulness in his sacred calling. Father Treiber has seemingly realized at every point of progress the maximum potential for accomplishment at that point. Broad-minded and charitable, erudite and devout, he well deserves the high regard thus accorded, as his efforts have been fruitful of good results in winning many souls to the higher life. In the spiritual sphere of his labors Father Treiber is zealous, earnest, serious and exact, setting forth the living word of the lowly Nazarene with a due sense of the burden of responsibility resting upon him in his sacerdotal ofiice, while naught of materialism is ever permitted to encroach upon or in any way interfere with that to which all else is secondary and tributary, - religion pure and undefiled. In the public service of the church he is collected, graceful and precise, using his musical talent to impress the people with the beauty and solemnity of its office and ceremonial.

Andrew Blantz, a brick and stone mason by trade, came to America a number of years ago and settled in Stark county, Ohio, where he followed his chosen calling the rest of his life, dying at his home in the town of West Brookfield, Tuscarawas township, in 1901, aged seventy-eight years; his widow survives him, and still lives in the above village, having reached the age of seventy-six. Mr. Blantz was a man of great industry, an efficient workman and his standing as a citizen was such as to win the esteem of the people among whom he lived. In politics he was a Democrat, in religion a Catholic, in which church his wife was also reared. Mr. and Mrs. Blantz were the parents of nine children, all but two living,

A. F. Blantz was born in West Brookfield, Tuscarawas township, July 4, 1867, and spent his childhood and early youth in that town, securing his educational training in the public schools. His father owning a farm not far from the village, young Blantz was put to work thereon as soon as old enough to be of practical service, and in this way learned the lessons of industry and thrift which have marked his career in all of his subsequent undertakings. He continued a tiller of the soil until about the year 1885, when he 'abandoned agriculture and became a mining engineer, in which capacity he has since been actively engaged in the mines of Stark county, meeting with encouraging success not only as a master of his calling, but also in the matter of adding to his material possessions.

In addition to a fine residence and other valuable property in West Brookfield, Mr. Blantz owns an interest in the old family homestead in Tuscarawas township and is well situated so far as temporal wealth is concerned. He has displayed excellent business ability in his transactions, all obligations, whether written or verbal, being alike sacred to him, and by and honorable and signally useful life he has fully merited the esteem wth which he is regarded in the community. In politics he has always been a Democrat, but while deeply interested in the success of his party, has avoided official position, having no aspiration in that drection.

On June 9, 1892, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Blantz and Miss Sophia Garver, the latter born in the town of West Brookfield, Stark county, March 15. 1869. Mrs. Blantz is the daughter of Christian and Jennie (Maulter) Garver, natives of Germany, who came to Stark county about the year 1855 and settled at West Brookfield, where the father's death occurred in 1888, at the age of sixtythree years and eight months ; Mrs. Garver, who is the mother of eight children, all living, survives her husband, and is still a resident of the above town, where she is highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

birth occurred on the 29th of June, 1901. In religion the subject and wife are Catholics, and as such have been influential in promoting the success of the local church to which they belong. They are respected by their neighbors and thus far their lives have been worthy and consistent, with nothing connected therewith which does not reflect credit upon them.

LOUIS BESS LER. - Though an American by birth, Louis Bessler is German in nationality, his parents, Bartholomew and Keninqunda (Brucher) Bessler, being natives of the kingdom of Bavaria. In his native country Batholomew Bessler was an iron worker, having been especially skilled as a maker of fine-edged tools, by reason of which he earned the appellation of "Knifesmith." About the year 1852 he came to America and in looking for a favorable location settled in Massillon, where he worked for some time at blacksmithing. After spending three years in the above city he removed to West Brookfield, where he opened a shop and soon secured a large and lucrative patronage, his efficiency as a mechanic winning him much more than local repute. He spent the rest of his life in this town, earned the reputation of an honorable, industrious man and praiseworthy citizen, and died March 2, 1892, at the age of seventythree. Mrs. Bessler survived her husband, and is still living, having reached her eightyfourth year, a remarkably well preserved woman for her age. Mr. and A-Irs. Bessler reared a family of six children, all living, namely : Sophia, Thomas, Louis, Daniel, Mary and Frederika.

Louis Bessler was born in West Brookfield, Stark county, Ohio, August 27, 1859, and spent his childhood and youthful years under the parental roof, meantime enjoying such educational advantages as the town schools afforded. When old enough to rely upon his own efforts he began working as a miner, first in the coal fields of Stark county and later turned his attention to something which he considered more remunerative in a region of country far remote from his native place. Actuated by a laudable ambition to acquire, if not a fortune, at least a competence, young Bessler, about 1884, went to California where he spent five succeeding years in quest of gold, visiting a number of mines in that state and experiencing the vicissitudes which usually attend the seekers of wealth under conditions similar to his own. At the expiration of the above period he returned to Stark county and resumed coal mining, working mostly for other parties, but at times operating upon his own responsibility. Mr. Bessler continued delving in the earth until he spent about twenty years as a miner, the meanwhile providing liberally for his own comfort besides laying aside a surplus with the object in view of ultimately engaging in some other line of business. In 1890 he started a meat market in West Brookfield and to this he devoted his attention for about seven years, disposing of his establishment in 1897 for the purpose of opening a sample room. The latter enterprise proved quite a financial success and he has conducted a very quiet and orderly place to the present lime, realizing such profits from the business as to make him one of the wellto-do men of the town.

Mr. Bessler is wide-awake, shrewd and in every respect honorable in his business transactions and his reputation as an intelligent, enterprising man of affairs has won him the confidence and regard of the communit)'. In politics he is a stanch Democrat and makes many sacrifices for the party, in all of which he loses sight of self. He is not an office seeker, but works diligently for his friends who became candidates, deeming no effort too strenuous to promote their interest or assure their success. Religiously Mr. Bessler was born and reared within the pale of the Roman Catholic church and he adheres to its tenets, doctrines and traditions with the same loyalty as did his ancestors before him.

The domestic life of Louis Bessler dates from 1 88 1, on September 30th of which year he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Holtzman, of Stark county, the union being blessed with children whose names and dates of birth are as follows: M. Amelia, June 26, 18S2; Olivia E., March 16, 1884; M. Esther, April 20, 1887; Stanley F., January 6, 1890; Isabella M., May 11, 1892; Adolph S., February 3, 1894; Hilda H., April 8, 1896; William J. B., May 29, 1898, and Lillian A., July 10, 1900, the last named dying in infancy.

Mr. Bessler owns a beautiful home in West Brookfield and a fine lot of twenty acres adjoining the town, both valuable and attractive properties. He has not been sparing in supplying his family with comforts and conveniences, being a liberal provider and generous in his efforts to make his children happy in the home circle and contented with their lot.

JOHN J. SNYDER was born on theparental homestead in Osnaburg township, this county, on the 8th of October, 1847, ^"^ is now the only surviving child of Jacab J. and Margaret (Moke) Snyder, three other children having been born of the union. He was reared tnider the vitalizing influences of the farm and in the public schools of the locality secured his early educational discipline, which in later years he has most effectively supplemented through keeping in touch with the questions and issues of the hour and through his active association with men of affairs. He continued to abide beneath the parental rooftree until the time of his marriage, and when but nineteen years of age showed the energy and self-reliance which have ever been his- dominating characteristics, since he tlien secured a threshing outfit which he continued i:o successfully operate for a period of five years. After his marriage, in the year 1871, he assumed charge of his father's farm and thereafter continued to operate the same on for ahout nine years, sparing no pains to consen'e his financial resources and ever looking to the establishing of himself in a po- -sition of conservative independence. After leaving the home place he rented the Frank Spiegel farm, also in Osnaburg township, for year, and in the spring of 1881 he effected the purchase of a tract of ninety acres in section 6, Paris township, and forthwith removed to the same and began farming his own land. In 1887 he purchased another farm, of seventy acres, in the same township, and removed to the same, where he continued to reside until 1892, when he purchased a contiguous fifty acres and removed to this place, while two years later he still further increased his landed -estate, having retained all he had previously bought, and at this time he purchased his present homestead place of one hundred and ten acres in section 8, where he has since maintained his home; he also has thirty-two acres in section 2. The place is equipped with substantial and attractive buildings, while each of the farms is well improved and under effective cultivation, the entire landed estate of three hundred and fifty-seven acres being located within the limits of Paris township, which is one of the most attractive agricultural sections of the county. Mr. Snyder is one of the most extensive stock growers in this section, and the major portion of the products of his farm are utilized in the feeding of the stock, while he has given special attention to grading up the same and has many fine specimens of thorough-bred strains. The discrimination which he has brought to bear in the connection -has made the enterprise a very successful one, and his annual shipments are large and net him good returns. He is public-spirited and progressive and his influence and tangible aid may ever be counted upon in the promotion of all legitimate enterprises for the general good of the community, while the unqualified confidence and esteem of all who know him is freely extended to him. He is a stalwart advocate of the principles and policies of the Republican party, but has never sought the honors or emoluments of public office. He and his wife are consistent and valued members of the Evangelical church, in whose spiritual and temporal work they take an abiding interest.

On the 1 8th of April, 1871, Mr. Snyder was united in marriage with Miss Maria Shearer, the fourth daughter of Jonathan and Eliza Shearer. Mrs. Snyder was born near Mapleton, Ohio, July 10, 1847, and was reared by kind and Christian parents. By frugal and industrious habits she was enabled to attend Wooster University, after which she taught school until the time of her marriage. Jonathan Shearer, an industrious and prosperous farmer, noted for his many acts of kindness, was born near Mapleton, Ohio, June 8, 1819. He married Anna Eliza Lautzenheiser, to which union were born eight daughters. Mr. Shearer's ancestors were among the pioneer settlers of the county, having come from York county, Pennsylvania, in 1813. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder are the parents of four sons, to each of whom have been afforded exceptional educational advantages, of which they have been most appreciative. John R., who was a graduate of Mt. Union College in the year 1899, is now incumbent of the responsible office of county treasurer of Stark county and is individually mentioned elsewhere in this work. Arthur T., taught school for several winters and graduated at Mt. Union College with the class of 1901, delivering the class day oration. He is now a student in the Harvard Law School. Irwin A. was married to Miss Emma

Krieger and now resides on one of his father's farms. He has decided to follow farming and to remain in the neighborhood of his youth. Harvey R., the youngest son, prepared at Mt. Union College and is now a junior in Harvard College.

JOHN STIMMEL was born on tlie pioneer farm of his father in Paris township, this county, on the 226. of May, 1834, being a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Hagerman) Stimmel, who became the parents of eight children, of whom the only survivor is the subject of this sketch. His maiden sister, Elizabeth, died at her home in the village of Paris, this count)'-, January 5, 1903. The father was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, about the year 1792, his parents having come to the old Keystone state from Germany, which was their fatherland. They died when he was a mere child and he was reared in the home of an English family, thus finally losing all familiarity with the language of his parents. As a young man he was employed on a farm and in a gristmill, and in the latter connection he gained a practical knowledge of the cooper's trade, to which he continued to devote his attention at intervals for a number of years. He was twice married, his second wife having been the mother of the subject. She likewise was l)orn in Pennsylvania, and their marriage was there solemnized. In 1826 they came to Stark county, and here the father effected the purchase of a farm of eighty acres, in Paris township, the same being practically in the midst of the virgin forest, so that no easy task confronted him, since he was compelled to literally hew out his farm. He succeeded in his efforts to an admirable degree and was one of the prosperous and honored citizens of the township at the time of his death, which occurred on this homestead in the year 1865. He was a Democrat in his political proclivities, and he was called upon to serve in various offices of distinctive trust and responsibility. He was first elected constable, later served several terms as township assessor, held the office of county commissioner one term, and for several years he was incumbent of the office of justice of the peace, in which connection it is intei^esting to record the fact that he learned to speak the German language, his mother tongue. His second wife, the mother of the subject, was summoned into eternal rest in 1844, at the age of forty-two years; she was a IMethodist.

John Stimmel was reared to maturity on the homestead farm which was the place of his birth and he is indebted to the pioneer schools for his early educational discipline. He assisted in the fork of the farm until he had reached the age of eighteen years, when he left home and, after passing a short interval in Canton and Louisville, this county, he came to the village of Paris, where he entered upon an apprenticeship at the wagonmaker's trade,, and within the time he was thus working, at wages of thirteen dollars a month, he wasmarried, and for some six months thereafter he and liis bride managed to maintain themselves on this meager amount, their courage being unlimited and their mutual trust inviolate. After completing his apprenticeship Mr. Stimmel was employed as a journeyman in Paris about ten years, at the expiration of which he leased the shop and contiiuied operations on his own responsibility. He was anearnest and indefatigable worker and suchwas his desire to accumulate a competence for the future that the days were not long enoughfor him to accomplish all his energ\' prompted, and he frequently labored far into the night. While employed as a journeyman he received one dollar and twenty-five cents a day, which was considered good wages at that time, and such was his careful economy that he found it possible to save an average of one hundred dot- lars a year out of his earnings. F'rom this source, while still working as a journeyman, he was able to erect for himself a good residence, and in 1871 he had accumulated a sufficient surplus to enable him to purchase his present home farm, of twenty-five acres, which is eligibly located one mile distant northwest from the village of Paris and in the township of the same name. He forthwith took up his abode on this place, which has ever since been his home and upon which he has made excellent improvements. Here he engaged in gardening and the raising of small fruits, conducting his operations with such discrimination and care as to make the venture a profitable one, and that in a cumulative way. For two years after coming to the farm Mr. Stimmel continued to work at his trade at intervals, but eventually found it expedient to give his entire time and attention to the work of the market farm. Though he takes a proper interest in all that pertains to the wellbeing of the community he has not been an active factor in public affairs, and in politics be maintains an independent attitude, supporting such men and measures as his judgment approves.

Mr. Stimmel has been twice married. On the 5th of October, 1855, he was united to Miss Mary E. Turner, of Paris, a daughter of Jesse Turner, a pioneer of the county, and of this marriage were born five children, of whom the following named four survive : Arthur, who is a carpenter and blacksmith by vocation, is located in Paris; Robert is living in Indianapolis, Indiana: Jennie is the wife of Rev. Levi Ditch, a clergj-man of the Dunkard church, now located in the state of Nebraska ; and Ellen, the wife of Ezra Stuckey, a successful farmer of Paris township, this county. The Vi'ife of Mr. Stimmel's youth was summoned into eternal rest in 1869, and on the 3d of April, 1871, he \\as united in marriage to Miss Mary Stimmel, who was born in Paris township, this county, a daughter of Christian and Rebecca Stimmel, who came as pioneers from Pennsylvania, and she still remains with him to solace his declining years, having been a devoted companion and helpmeet. They became the parents of two children, of whom the one survivor is Walter, who is engaged in mercantile business in the village of Paris.

Z A DOCK NUMAN is one of the progressive and prosperous farmers of Osnaburg township, of which section of the county he is a native son, having been born here on the 9th of February, 1847. He is one of the six children of John and Catherine (Freyfogle) Numan, and of the. number four are living at the present time, namely : John, who is a resident of Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Lydia, who is the wife of Hiram Doll, of Canton, this county; Zadock, who is the subject of this sketch ; and Miranda, who is the wife of Zachariah Doll, of Newcastle, Colorado.

The father of the subject was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1793, and was there reared to maturity, adopting agricultural pursuits as his vocation in life. About 1835 he emigrated with his family to Stark comity, Ohio, and here purchased a farm about three miles east of Osnaburg, in the township of the same name. Later he disposed of tliis property and purchased another tract of land, two miles east of the present village of Mapleton, in the same township, where he erected the first gristmill in this section of the county, and there he continued to do a successful business in the operation of his mill and farm for a number of years. In the early '40s he disposed of his farm and mill and purchased what is now known as the McKinley farm, one mile west of Osnaburg, where he continued to make his home during the remainder of his life, his death occurring in March, 1868. His wife survived him about six years, being summoned into eternal rest in 1S74. In politics he was originally a radical Whig', bnt upon the organization of the Republican party he transferred his allegiance to the same and ever afterward gave to its cause an uncompromising support. He was an active and influential member of the Reformed church, in which he lield various official positions, his wife likewise being a devoted member of the church. Henry Numan, the paternal grandfather of the subject, came to Stark county in company with his son John, or perhaps somewhat later, and here passed the - remainder of his life. The maternal grandfather, George Freyfogle, who was a patriot soldier in the Continental line during the war of the Revolution, was a prominent farmer in the state of Maryland, whence he eventually came to Columbiana county, Ohio, where he remained until his death.