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During the World War Mr. Brown took an active and effective part in support of the various war activities and was recognized as one of the most effectual four-minute men in Columbus, performing splendid service in the Liberty Bond sales. He was a member of the Columbus Athletic Club and of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of which he was a past exalted ruler, and while serving in that capacity officiated at the laying of the corner stone of the Elks' Home. His religious membership was with St. Joseph's Cathedral, to which his widow and daughter also belong. He was liberal in his support of worthy benevolent objects, though his giving was so quietly done that it attracted no attention. He was a lovable man and everyone loved him. He possessed to a marked degree an optimistic temperament and had the happy faculty of imparting to those about him the spirit of good cheer and fellowship which was so apparent in him. A self-made man in the truest sense of the word, his career was complete and rounded in its beautiful simplicity ; he did his full duty in all the relations of life, and he died beloved by those near to him, and respected and esteemed by his fellow citizens.

September 28, 1887, Charles H. Brown was married to Miss Cecelia Schwarz, of Logan, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Kessler) Schwarz, both of whom are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown were born two children, Ruth, who died in infancy, and Elizabeth, who became the wife of Dr. Joseph M. Gallen, of Columbus, and they have two children, Mary Virginia and Joseph M., jr.

CHARLES G. HENDERSON". In the death of the late Charles G. Henderson the city of Columbus lost one of its most substantial and reliable men of affairs, who, through a long lapse of years, was prominent in the circles in which he moved. As the day with its morning of hope and promise, its noontide of activity and accomplishment, its evening of completed and successful efforts, ending in the grateful rest and quiet of the night, so was the life of this good and honored man. His career was a long, busy and useful one, fraught with much good to himself, his family and to humanity, and his memory will long be revered by those who had occasion to come in contact with him on life's highway. Devoting the major part of his time and attention to the upbuilding and development of special interests, he never allowed the pursuit of wealth to war)) his kindly nature, but preserved his faculties and the warmth of his heart for the broadening and helpful influence of human life, being to the end a kindly, genial friend and gentleman whom it was a pleasure to meet.

Charles (i. Henderson was a native son of the Buckeye state, having been born in Sandusky, Ohio, on the ~th day of April, 1856, and his death occurred at his home in Columbus on January 14, !!>'_'(>, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. He was a son of DeWitt C. and Volinda (Lamson) Henderson, tin- former being of Scotch descent and the latter of English antecedents. When the subject of this memoir was about five years of age, the family moved to Cincinnati, and in the excellent schools of that city he secured his education, completing the public school course whin seventeen years of age. Having decided to complete his studies abroad, he went to Europe, but soon afterwards changed Ins mind and returned home. Locating in Columbus. In look a position in the Citizens Savings Rank, the president of which at that time was Gen. John Beatty, whose daughter Mr. Henderson subsequently married. B , able and faithful service. In- won successive promotions until he became cashier of the bank.

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holding that position until 1883. In that year General Beatty founded the Columbus Savings Bank and Mr. Henderson was placed in the management of the new institution, finally becoming its president and holding that relation until about five years prior to his death, when he retired on account of ill health. It speaks well for the energetic efforts, the executive ability and the personal power of Mr. Henderson that he was able to build up the business of this bank from a modest beginning to the prosperous and influential position which it eventually occupied among the banks of Columbus, and this in spite of the fact that the Columbus Savings Bank was, as to location, less favorably situated than many of its competitors. He was wholly devoted to the upbuilding of this institution, giving himself to it to the practical exclusion of all other interests and to him was given the credit for the splendid growth which characterized this bank during his incumbency as its presiding officer.

One of the most noticeable characteristics of Mr. Henderson was his aversion to anything bordering on publicity for himself. Able and efficient in his special sphere of activity, and cognizant of his own powers there, he was content to let results speak for themselves, and it is true that among his fellow bankers his abilities and accomplishments as a financier were appraised at their full value. Quiet and undemonstrative in manner, nevertheless he impressed all who came in contact with him with the fact that his chief pleasure came from the simple consciousness of work well done. He was universally recognized as a splendid citizen, one of Columbus' leading men of affairs, progressive in the best sense of the word; a man of lofty character, sturdy integrity and unswerving honesty.

Mr. Henderson was keenly appreciative of the beautiful in literature, music and art. He had read extensively and of a wide range of subjects and was unusually well informed. He was essentially public spirited and consistently gave his support to every movement for the advancement of the best interests of his city. He was a member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and in his earlier career took an active part in its affairs.

On July 24, 1877, Mr. Henderson was married to Miss Ellen Beatty, the daughter of Gen. John and Lucy (Tupper) Beatty, who are represented by an appropriate memorial elsewhere in this work. To Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were born two children, namely: Helen, who became the wife of George S. Butler, of Columbus, and the mother of three children, Henderson, George and Roger; Volinda Lucy, who is the wife of Major James Kelly Parsons, of the regular army and who at this time is stationed at Rochester, Xew York. Major Parsons served in France during the World War, with the rank of colonel, and was gassed in battle, being confined to hospital. Mr. Henderson was devoted to his home and his family, finding his chief enjoyment when by his own fireside and with his loved ones. His personal relations with his fellow men were ever mutually pleasant and agreeable, and he was highly regarded bv all, having been easilv approached, obliging and straightforward in all the relations of life.

JAMES H. HESS. The biographies of the representative men of a country, either of a past or present generation, bring to light many hidden treasures of mind, character and courage, well calculated to arouse the pride of their descendants and of the community, and it is a source of regret that the people are not more familiar with the personal history of such men, in the ranks of which may be found agriculturists, mechanics, teachers, as well as lawyers, bankers and members of other vocations and professions. Columbus and vicinity have been the home and scene of labor of many nun who have not only led lives which should serve as a lesson and inspiration to those who follow them onto the stage of life's activities, but who have also been of commendable service in important avenues of usefulness in various lines. James H. Hess, a well remembered pioneer citizen and influential man of affairs of Columbus, was one of the useful workers of his day and generation, whose name should be perpetuated on the pages of local history. He was a man of well rounded character, sincere, devoted and loyal, indeed there are many salient points which render consonant; a tribute to his memory in this compilation.

The subject of this memoir was born on the old homestead in Clinton township, August 21, 1839. He was the second son of Moses Hiss by his third wife, Elizabeth Grayless, and a srrandson of Balser Hess, who came to Franklin county from Pennsylvania in the year 1800, the family thus having been among the early settlers in this section of the Buckeye state, and from that remote day, considerably over a century ago, the name Hess has been a prominent and highly respected one in this section, members of which have played exceedingly well their -parts in the local drama of civilization in its various acts.

James II. Hess grew to manhood in liis native community and received his early education in the common schools supplemented by a full cour.se at Otterbein University at Westerville, Ohio, lie continued a student of world affairs all his life, being a wide miscellaneous reader and was therefore a well informed man along general lines. His parents died when he was seventeen years old, while he was a student in the university. Thus being thrown upon his own resources he ]>ro\ed the sterling mettle of his character by earning his own living and defraying his own expenses while completing his education, by teaching at the institution. Upon leaving the university he became principal of the Westerville public schools for a short time, then accepted a position as superintendent of the seminary at Shelbyville, Illinois, where he spent two years, lie was then appointed deputy clerk of the Common Pleas court of Franklin county, Ohio, upon his return home. He later engaged in farming on his father's old homestead, the pioneer fa nn of Clinton township, now located on the river road north of Cane avenue He served as county school examiner for several years, and at the time of his death was justice of the peace He was also deputy district commissioner of the Grange, in which organization he was very active. He was also active in the Central Ohio Farmers' Association of which he was vicepresident and a frequent lecturer. He was regarded as a leader, in his community, a man of advanced ideas and always deeply interested in such movements as had for their objects the general public welfare. Politically, he was a staunch Ilemocrat and was influential in local party affairs. He was a man of sterling integrity, his word being regarded as good as the bond of most men, and he was popular with all who knew him.

John Moses Hess, a brother of the subject of this sketch, still makes his home in Clinton township. His sister, Mrs. \\ illiam P. Brown, who made her home in New York City, died in Hollywood, California, October 9, 1918.

On October 26, 1871, occurred the marriage of James H. Hess and Eliza Jane Kenny. She was a daughter of James and Elizabeth Holly (Cegg) Kenny. This union was blessed by the birth of one child, Miss Mary Eve Hess, who still resides at the picturesque old homestead, which is located on the site of the first log cabin erected by Balser Hess in 1800. She is a lady of culture and refinement. Having enjoyed excellent educational advantages she has kept well abreast of the times in all important matters of current world events as well as being familiar with the progress of science and art and is a lover of good literature. She has always been popular with a wide circle of friends, many of whom frequently delight to gather at the spacious and well appointed Hess Homestead.

Mrs. Eliza Jane Hess, widow of our subject, who passed to her eternal rest on April 24, 1918, left besides an only daughter, two sisters - Rachael Flora, wife of Oliver Orr, of Columbus, and Hannah Minerva, wife of H. D. Kennedy, residing two miles north of Columbus. Mrs. Hess was one of those lovable and amiable characters who numbered her friends only by the limits of her acquaintance. She was a woman of high Christian ideals and old-time hospitality, and was also strong minded and possessed excellent business capacity. Assisted by her daughter, she successfully managed a large and model farm, carrying on the work inaugurated by her able husband, our subject, after his death, which occurred on February 1-3, 18o9. Tin- (stale, which is now owned by the daughter, Miss Mary Eve Hess, consists of one of the most valuable and desirable landed estates in central Ohio.

ROBERT PHIFER DUNCAN. Every man must be the architect of his success. If he has the right mettle in him he cannot be kept down; if he is made of inferior material he cannot be kept up, although all the world try to elevate him. Robert Phifer Duncan, one of tlie most promising of the younger members of the bar in Columbus, knew at the beginning of his career that if he succeeded he would have to be industrious, capable and conscientious, and so he has forged ahead because of these qualities.

Mr. Dune in was horn Augusl 29, 1883, son of Thomas Jefferson Duncan and Melissa (Phifer) Duncan. The father was born at the old Duncan homestead three miles north of Lancaster, Ohio, and there he spent his boyhood. After attending the public schools he entered Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, from which he was graduated. He is now one of the leading attorneys of Columbus. The mother was from London. Madison county. Ohio.

Roberl I'. Duncan spenl his boyhood days on his grandfather's farm, when- he attended the country school, lie grew to manhood in Columbus and was graduated from Central high school with the class of 1901, He then entered Princeton University from which he was

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Bachelor of Laws. Mr. Duncan was admitted to the bar in 1908 and in this examination tied for second place honors with a percentage of ninety-three and one-half percent, the first honor man receiving only ninety-four per cent, in a class of one hundred and ninety. Soon after his admission to the bar he began his professional career in Columbus and here he has continued to practice law with pronounced success from the first, winning a high position at the local bar while yet young in years and taking part in many notable cases in the local courts. He formed a partnersip with his father at the outset, under the firm name of Duncan & Duncan, which partnership continues.

In 1911 Mr. Duncan was honored by being elected to the responsible position of prosecuting attorney of Franklin county and he made such a commendable record that he was reelected in 1916, serving two terms with fidelity and marked ability. In November, 1918, Mr. Duncan was elected Common Pleas Judge and began his term February 9, 1919, which position he now holds.

Judge Duncan is a member of the Franklin County Bar Association; belongs to the Beta Theta Pi (Theta Delta Chapter, Ohio State University) ; Phi Delta Phi (Swan Chapter, Ohio State University) ; Sphinx Head Senior Society of the Ohio State University ; the Whig Hall Literary Society and the Tower Club of Princeton University; the Columbus Athletic Club; the Scioto Country Club; the Columbus Automobile Club; the Chamber of Commerce ; Junia Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows ; Columbus Lodge of Elks, and the Broad Street Presbyterian church.

December 16, 1914, Judge Duncan was united in marriage with Edna Cole Campbell, daughter of Joseph Calvin Campbell, a well known banker and insurance man of Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Duncan two daughters have been born, Barbara Campbell Duncan, born November 19, 1915, and Cynthia Campbell Duncan, born August 6, 1919.

Personally Judge Duncan is a companionable and genial gentleman whom it is a pleasure to meet and he is popular with the best circles of the capital city.

MORTON McDONALD. This biographical memoir has to do with a character of unusual force and eminence, for Morton McDonald, whose life chapter has been closed by the fate that waits all mankind, was for a long lapse of years one of the prominent citizens of Columbus, although he was summoned to close his earthly accounts while still in the zenith of his power. While he had carried on a special line of business in such a manner as to gain a comfortable competence for himself, he alsc belonged to that class of representative men of affairs who promote the public welfare while advancing individual success. There were in him sterling traits which commanded uniform confidence and regard, and his memory is today honored by all who knew him and is enshrined in the hearts of his many friends.

Morton McDonald was a native of the city which was honored by his lifelong citizenship, his birth having occurred in the old McDonald homestead at the corner of Fifth and Broad streets, Columbus, July 2, 1865, and his death occurred at his home, No. 638 East Town street, February 16, 1920. He was the scion of representative old pioneer families of Ohio and Columbus, his parents being George and Jane (Morton) McDonald, the father born in Scotland and the mother in England. Of the children born to these parents, the only survivors now are, J. Miller McDoi aid and Mrs. B. W. Payne, both of Columbus.

Mr. McDonald received his educational training in the Columbus public schools, graduating from high school. Not long afterwards, following the suggestion of his father, he engaged in the hardware business, under the firm name of Payne & McDonald. He met with success in this enterprise and some years later he bought out his partner and thereafter continued the business under the name of The McDonald Hardware Company, up to his death By close attention to business, the exercise of sound judgment and a strict regard for the highest standard of business ethics, he won the confidence and patronage of the public, and the McDonald hardware store became one of the well known commercial institutions in Columbus. Mr. McDonald had about completed arrangements to retire From active business when stricken bv his last illness. He was an active member of tin Ohio Hardware Association and of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in the various activities of which lie had taken a prominent part, being a strong aid effective advocate of every movement for the upbuilding and betterment of his home city. Generous and large-hearted, he look a keen interest in everything affecting the community life, and his interest went out lo the vital issu s affecting the national welfare. During the World War he look a very effective part in the various "loan drives in Columbus and aided many other of the war activities. He was quickly responsive to the appeal of any individual or institution in trouble, and the many kindly acts on his part were the simple and conscientious expression of his nature, rather than any desire on his part for the praise of men. Indeed, he disliked any publicity regarding such things, and only those closest to him have any definite idea of the extent of his benefactions

Politically, Mr. McDonald was an earnest supporter of the Republican party, though he did not take a particularly active part in political affairs. Fraternally, lie was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, in which he had attained to the degree of Knight Templar and was also a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Socially, he was a member of the Columbus Athletic Club, the Columbus Country Club, the Columbus Automobile Club, the Bolster Club, and for twenty years was an appreciative member of the Orpheus Club. His religious membership was with the First Congregational Church, of Columbus, in which he held the office of deacon. Mr. McDonald was very fond of traveling and he and his wife and sons had traveled extensively in this country and abroad, having returned from a trip to Europe two months after the World War had begun.

On April 15, 1896, Mr. McDonald was married to Miss Stella Breyfogle, of San Jose, California, the daughter of Charles and Olivia (Mabury) Breyfogle, both of whom are now deceased. Dr. Breyfogle was of Dutch descent and his wife of English antecedents. To Mr. and Mrs. McDonald were born three sons, namely: Edwin Charles, of Chicago, who married Elizabeth Hann, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and they have one child, Edwin Charles, jr.; John Miller and Roy Morton, both of whom are now students in the Ohio State University. Mr. McDonald was one of those estimable characters whose integrity and strong personality forced them into an admirable notoriety, which their modesty never seeks, who command the respect of their contemporaries and their posterity and leave the impress of their individuality upon the community in which they lived. His name will ever be inseparably connected witli that of the community honored by his citizenship, whose interests had no more zealous or indefatigable promotor, for he threw the force of his strong individuality and sterling integrity into making the community what it is, and his efforts did not fail of appreciation by his fellow men, among whom he was held in the highest esteem.

WILLIAM KING ROGERS, M. D. It is not always easy to discover and define the hidden forces that have moved a life of ceaseless activity and large professional success; little more can be done than to note their manifestation in the career of the individual under consideration. In view of this fact, the life of the distinguished physician and surgeon and public-spirited man of affairs whose name appears above affords a striking example of well defined purpose with the ability to make that purpose subserve not only his own ends but the good of his fellow men as well. Doctor Rogers long held distinctive prestige in a calling which requires for its basis sound mentality and intellectual discipline of a high order, supplemented with the rigid professional training and thorough mastery of technical knowledge with the skill to apply the same, without which one cannot hope to rise above mediocrity in ministering to human ills. In his chosen field of endeavor Doctor Rogers achieved success such as few attain and his eminent standing among the leading medical men of Ohio was duly recognized and appreciated not only in Columbus, but internationally. He was essentially a man among men, having ever moved as one who commanded respect by innate force as well as by superior ability. As a citizen he easily ranked with the most influential of his compeers in affairs looking toward the betterment of his city and country. His course was ever above suspicion and those who were favored with an intimate acquaintance with him were ever profuse in their praise of his manly virtues and upright character, that of the true gentleman.

William King Rogers, scholar and surgeon, exemplifies that fortunate circumstance in the life of any individual of being well born. His paternal ancestors were English and their coal of arms, one of the early grants, reads:

Dr. Rogers was born at Hastings, Minnesota, July 11, 186.3. His death occurred in Columbus, February 27, 1920. He was the son of William King and Mary Lo-d (Andrews) Rogers. His grandfather, Samuel Rogers, possibly named for the English poet whose picture il is said he resembled, was brought to Lancaster by his widowed mother during his childhood. When grown he became a merchant and banker in Circleville were lie married Juliet Hollister, also of ancient English lineage. One of the most notable early land holdings of her family was established at Stinchcombe, England, about 1517.

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The father of Dr. Rogers was William King Rogers, eldest son of Samuel and Juliet Rogers. He was a member of the Ohio bar and associated as partner with Rutherford B. Hayes, until the latter became State Governor, and when Governor Hayes became president of the United States, Mr. Rogers was appointed private secretary to the president and took his family to Washington to reside.

Dr. Rogers' mother, Mary Lord Andrews Rogers, is of Dutch extraction on her father's side, her ancestors having come to this country from Holland in the 17th century and located in New Jersey. Her grandfather, Martin Andrews, came to the Northwest territory and settled in Steubenville, as agent of John J. Astor in the fur trade. Later he engaged in the lumber business for the elder Robert Garrett of Baltimore. Her father, Dr. John Andrews, son of Martin, obtained his education in part under the direction of the Rev. Alexander Campbell, the noted theologian and author, and studied in Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, of which he was one of the earliest graduates. He returned to Steubenville where he acquired a large practice, but failing health compelled him to give up his work, and he became head of the Steubenville branch of the State Bank. Later, when the president of the State Bank died, Dr. Andrews was elected to that position and brought his family to Columbus, since which time this city has been their residence.

At the time Dr. Rogers' parents temporarily moved to Washington, he was a lad in his teens, and was soon on good terms with those in immediate authority in the various departments, taking a special interest in the machine shops of the Navy Yard, where he found full play for the inventive and mechanical turn of mind that characterized him throughout his life. During his residence in Washington he attended the Georgetown University. At the close of the Hayes administration he went to Mexico with a party of engineers who were to survey a railroad in which friends of his father were interested. While there he learned to speak Spanish fluently.

After his trip to Mexico he entered the office of an architect where he developed his appreciation of art while considering entering the profession of architecture. But during this time he was a frequent visitor in the offices of Drs. Charles S. and W. D. Hamilton, who had long been his close friends, and he found himself so much interested in surgery that he was finally led to take up the study of medicine, and for that purpose entered the medical department of the University of New York. This work absorbed him completely and after graduating, he was appointed interne at St. Luke's Hospital, upon competitive examination. Such appointments are honors that have been the goal of competition among the best men in medical schools throughout the history of medical education, and are still regarded as the way men who promise to yield broad service of usefulness mav be distinguished.

After completing his service at St. Luke's Hospital where for two years he was associated with Drs. Bull, Knapp and Weeks, in further preparation for his special field of work he went to Europe where he continued his studies in the eye and ear clinics of Berlin, Vienna and London.

The return of Dr. Rogers to Columbus in 1893 was marked by an important event in the history of medical education in this state. Up to that time there had been two medical colleges in this city; one, the Starling Medical College, had a long career, being organized in 1847.

His name will be held in lasting honor as one of the ablest and most successful physicians and surgeons that ever gave loyal service in behalf of suffering humanity, for his life was characterized not only by the most adroit professional ability, but also by the most profound human sympathy which overleaped mere sentiment to become an actuating motive. Older men in the profession here relied upon his judgment and younger ones frequently sought his counsel, all admitting his eminence.

From 1895 to 1900 Doctor Rogers was clinical professor of ophthalmology and otology in Starling Medical College, becoming professor of otology in 1900 and retaining this position until 1916, after the merger with Ohio Medical University and Ohio State University. He was for many years eye, ear and throat surgeon at the Children's Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Mt. Carmel Hospital, and at one time was associate editor of the "American Journal of Ophthalmology, Otology and Laryngology." His connection with medical bodies, both local and of state and national scope, were numerous. He served for a year as president of the Ohio State Board for Relief and Benefit of the Needy Blind; was a fellow in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology ; a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Ohio State Medical Society, the Columbus Academy of

Medicine, the American Ophthalmological Society ami the American Otological Society. Socially, Doctor Rogers was affiliated with many Columbus Clubs, including the Columbus Club, Columbus Country Club, Scioto Club, Columbus Athletic Club, the Kit-Kat Club, the Review Club and the Creighton Club, as well as the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

In 1898 he married Theodora Wormley of Philadelphia, daughter of Theodore G. Wormley, M. J)., I'll. I)., LL. D., internationally famous for his works on poisons, who for many years, and until the time of his death in 1896, held the chair of Chemistry and Toxicology in tin Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania After his marriage, Dr. Rogers dispensed hospitality generously from his characteristically charming home, which became a center tor those who valued music, art, literature, and all things beautiful. As host, he was in his element, and enjoyed gathering his friends about him, taking great pleasure in the perfect appointments of his table, and exquisite details of the home he so tenderly cherished and dearly loved.

Dr. Rogers was a man of singularly sweet and genuine nature. It seems possibly an ungracious thing to say of one who labored so faithfully, intelligently and .successfully in his chosen field of effort, but it is the simple truth, that he belongs to those lovable souls who are themselves finer and truer even than their work. He lived simplv, but beautifully, disliking ostentation and display; yet he was rich in the possession of a noble character which endeared him to all who knew him and drew down upon his untimely end the universal emotions of genuine sorrow and keen personal loss. All his days he was a good man, wearing about him like a garment the enveloping and irradiating atmosphere of fine breeding that suggested at once the ideal home. Good mothers send out such boys into business and professions, like streaks of light all along the dark pathways of the world's life. He was a manly man. He bound himself to his friends with hoops of steel. He was clean of habit and mind, and conscientious and painstaking in every act. All in all, he setved well during his time on life's stage and his memory is indelibly enshrined in the hearts of all who knew him.

Doctor Rogers was keenly and intelligently interested in many things aside from those pertaining strictly to his profession. He was a lover of the beautiful in all things, especially in art, music and literature, with the classics of which he had so intimate an acquaintance that he was recognized as a critic of fair and discriminating judgment. His life was marked by a degree of refinement and culture that stamped him as one of nature's noblemen. He was in the most significant sense humanity's friend, and to all familiar with his life there must come a feeling of reverence in contemplating his services and their beneficial results.

ROBERT BLEE SMITH, M. D. It has not been so very long ago when a doctor was supposed to do a little of everything when it came to looking after humanity as to its general physical improvement. Anyone whom the medical schools graduated, and even many who never attended a medical school, were called upon in all kinds of physical needs, to dispense medicine for all the ailments to which flesh is heir, to perform a great variety of surgical operations, in short, anyone calling himself a doctor was physician, druggist, chemist and many other things. Rut that has all changed with enlightened thought and the rapid progress of medical science, and now we have specialists in all departments and thus much better results are being accomplished.

One of the best known and successful specialists on the eye, ear, nose and throat in Columbus is Dr. Robert Blec Smith, who was born in Delaware, Ohio, November 17, 1878. He is a sou of Frank C. and Lydia B. (Myers) Smith, both natives of Ohio, each reprcsenting honored old Buckeye families. The father was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and became a very successful mechanical engineer, practicing his profession in different parts of the country. His death occurred in Delaware, this state, in 190.3. His widownow makes her home in Nc.v York City.

Dr. Robert B. Smith received his early education in the public schools, graduating from the high school, lain- attended the New York Military Academy, from which he was also graduated. He Hun spent two years in the New York Polyclinic, after which lie took the course in Starling Midi,:,! College at Columbus, from which he was graduated with the class of 1901, receiving the degree of Doctor of Medicine. But not satisfied with hi preparation for his life work as a medical man, he Continued to study in Chicago and New York for some time, then went abroad and continued his medical research work and special studies in Berlin. Vienna and London. Returning to America in l!)0(i he entered the practice of his profession in Columbus, confining his practice to the treatment of the eye, ear, nose and throat in which he met with pronounced success from the first and has built up a large practice among the best people of central Ohio.

Dr. Smith is surgeon for the Big Four, aiso for the Toledo & Ohio Central Railroads. He is a member of the medical staffs of Grant and St. Anthony Hospitals. He belongs to the Columbus Academy of Medicine, the Ohio State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. He is a member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the Columbus Athletic Club and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Dr. Smith was married to Hazel Beckfield, of Denver, Colorado, a daughter of William Beckfield and wife, and to this union one son has been born, Robert Beckfield Smith.