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1863, when he was transferred to the 53d Mississippi (colored) Regiment as Surgeon. He continued with this regiment to the close of the war, acting on the Operating Board at the battle of Chickasaw Bayou and during the siege of Vicksburg. Subsequently he returned to Akron, where he continued his practice until his death Feb. 23, 1878. Jan. 26, 1863, he married Miss Henrietta Sabin, a native of Akron, and a daughter of Joseph W. Sabin, a long-time and prominent merchant of Akron. Mrs. Chase's mother was Prudence, a daughter of C. W. Brown (who is mentioned elsewhere), a native of New York and an earl}' pioneer of the Sixth Ward of Akron. Mr. Sabin died March 5, 1876 ; his wife died Dec. 27, 1880. Mrs. Chase's family consists of five children - - William S., Charles H., Martha, Byron S. and Sabin Ford, the latter a nephew whom she has adopted into her family.

in Strasburg Township, Sept. 3. 1832. His parents, Samuel and Mary (Brown) Caske}', were natives of York and Lancaster Cos., Penn. His father was a miller by trade, and was born July 1, 1798. In 1835, his parents, with four children, came in wagons to Norton Township in this county. Here his father bought wild land, cleared a farm, and, in the meanwhile, worked at milling on shares. The latter business occupied the principal part of his time until 1869, when he gave up a calling in which he had engaged for nearly tifty years. Feb. 1, 1875, his wife died at the age of 75. Both were members of the M. E. Church, in which he still takes an active interest. In politics, he followed the fortunes of the Democratic party until the rise of the Republican part}', to which he has since given his suffrage. He still lives at the old homestead in Norton, and lacks but a few days of being the oldest man in the township. J. Gr. Caskey lived at home until he reached his majority, working on the farm and in the mill, gaining a practical knowledge of both occupations. On becoming of age, he entered the Baldwin University at Berea, where he studied for two years. At the expiration of this term, he returned to the farm, spending his winters in teaching school for some two 3'ears. He then turned his attention exclusively^ to milling, which he followed until 1871, save two years while in the army. Aug. 30, 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, 29th 0. V. V. I., and served two years, taking part in the battles of Chancellorsville, Gett3'sburg, Lookout Mountain and jMission Ridge. Mr. Caskey- was subsequenth' taken ill and confined in the hospital at Murfreesboro, and later received a furlough and discharge. He returned home, and, after regaining his health, he resumed his milling business. In 1871, he moved to Akron and conducted a restaurant for some nine years. In 1880, he became a partner in the present business. Feb. 15, 1860, he married Miss Harriet B. Burget, a native of Wayne Co., Ohio. They have two children, S3'bil A. and Charlie E. JOHN S. CLEMENS, foreman gearing department of Aultman, Miller & Co., Akron ; a native of Stark Co., Ohio, was born Aug. 30, 1832, and is the oldest son in a family of three children born to Daniel and Leah (Cameron) Clemens, natives of Stark Co. His (subject's) grandfather, Nicholas Clemens, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and came from Pennsylvania to Stark Co. previous to that war. At the age of 19, subject was apprenticed to learn blacksmithing at Paris, in Stark Co., where he worked until 1857, when he entered the employ of Aultman, Miller & Co., at Canton, as a blacksmith. He remained here until 1864, when, at the opening of the company's shops at Akron, he came here to take charge of the blacksmithing department, and was foreman of that department until 1869, when he was made foreman of the gearing department, which he has made very efficient. He was married in November, 1854, to Miss Elizabeth Flickmyer, of Paris, Ohio. They have two sons ; a daughter died in childhood.

JOEL R. CARTER, of Carter & Steward, millers, Akron, a son of Joel R. and Mary (D^er) Carter, was born in Devonshire, England, March 13, 1841. His father was a miller, and when but a boy he began to learn the milling business. He worked in the City Mills of London, England, about five jears, and in 1865, he came to the United States and to Akron. He entered the present mill, where he worked for Robert Turner one 3^ear, and, in 1868, bought a fourth intei'est in the firm. He became half-owner in 1873, with Mr. Steward, firm Carter & Steward. In February, 1869, he was married to Miss Jane Rhodes, daughter of John Rhodes, of Cuyahoga Falls. There has been born of this marriage one son and one daughter. Mr. C. came here without capital, and by his own exertions has become one of Akron's stanch business men. His parents still reside in P]ngland, where his father has followed milling all his life, at Dotten, twelve miles from Exeter.

JOHN COOK, deceased, was born April 18, 1818, in Bavaria, Germany. On leaving school in his native country, he learned the trade of stone-mason, at which he worked until he came with his parents to the United States in 1839. He came at once to Akron, and found employment in the JEtna Mills, where he soon became foreman in the packing department. He went overland to California in 1850. encountering many perils and hardships. He remained there two years in the provision business, and returned home via Panama route. In 1855, he started a giocery on Market street, and b}' close application to business built up a large and lucrative trade - was one of the largest dealers in Akron, and for several years the business partner of Jacob Dussell. When his sons John J. and William H. Cook o^rew up, he took them into partnership, which lasted until his death, Dec. 1, 1880. He was raised a Catholic, and at the organization of the German Catholic; Church became a member, and was for many years a trustee and liberal supporter of it ; later in life was a member of the St. Vincent's Church. He was Councilman two 3'ears, and took an active interest in public affairs. He was married October 17, 1843, to Miss Mary Bilz, of Akron. She was born in Germany, Dec. 5, 1821, and came with her parents to the United States in 183G, and were among the earl}^ residents of Akron. Subject has two sons living - William H. and John J.; oldest son, Francis, died when he was but two 3'ears old.

DR. ISRAEL E. CARTER, retired, Akron, was born in Concord, N. H, April 8, 1810, where he lived in the vicinity until 1836. He began the stud}' of medicine in 1831, and at the same time supported himself by teaching school during the winters. He graduated in June, 1835, from the Vermont Medical College at Woodstock, and came to Ravenna, Ohio, in May, 1836 ; being in poor health, he found he could not stand regular practice, so took up the study of dentistry with Dr. M. T. Willard, of Concord, N. H., in 1835, and after coming to Ravenna began its practice. He did a successful business then from 1836 to 1843, when he came to Akron and located here permanently. He remained in active practice here until his election as Count}' Treasurer in 1862, holding the office until 1867, being elected each time by the Republican party. He was Mayor of the incorporated village of Akron in 1848 and 1849, and member of the School Board two terms. Owing to failing health, he has retired from active business. He was married July 4, 1840, to Miss Mary L. Williamson, of Ravenna. Three children by this marriage are living - Frances L. (Mrs. t. D. McGillicuddy); William H., bookkeeper ; and Charles E. His wife died June 19, 1862, in her 43d year. He is a charter member of Summit Lodge, No. 50, I. 0. 0. F., organized in 1845, and has always been an active and zealous member of it ; was Deputy Grand Master one term.

Conn., in 1794, where the Church family settled on their arrival from England, in the latter part of the seventeenth century. The early members of the family were in the war of the Revolution, and he was in the war of 1812, and Adjutant in the Ohio militia. He settled in Rome, x\shtabula Co., Ohio, in about 1804. Miss Susan Crowell, whom he married, was a sister of Judge Crowell, of Cleveland, Ohio. The Crowell family came from Connecticut about the same time that the Church family did, and were among the first pioneers of Rome, Ohio. Both families were strong churchmen of the Episcopal faith, and Bishop Chase preached in his grandfather William Crowell's kitchen, as early as 1819. The descendants have been Episcopalians ever since. To Calvin Church were born seven children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the youngest. His wife died in her 73d year, in 1876, and he in his 63d year, in 1856. Henry J. Church was born at Thompson, Geauga Co., Ohio, on April 16, 1845. In December, 1858, two years after his father's death, he came to Akron, where he entered the employ of Henry & Oberholser, as clerk, attending school during the winters for six years, at the end of which time he became salesman, with Oberholser, Keller & Co., continuing for five years, when he received an interest. Avhich, at the end of one year, he sold out. April 20, 1870, the copartnership of Wolf Church & Beck was formed, and they did a large wholesale and retail business in dry goods. In 1878, Mr. Beck retired, and the firm dropped his name, being Wolf & Church. Their business rooms are at Nos. 200 and 202 East Market street, being 100x37 feet dimensions, with basement and second story. They employ eleven men and two ladies as clerks, salesmen and book-keepers. On May 6, 1868, he married Miss Mary H. Sanford, daughter of D. G. Sanford, of Akron ; she bore him six children, five living. He was confirmed in the Episcopal Church in 1869, as was also his wife. For ten years he has been Superintendent of the Sabbath school. He is a member of Summit Lodge, No. 50, I. 0. 0. F., and has been its presiding officer, and was one of the charter members of Akron Lodge, No. 547, whose organization he was among the first to suggest. THOMAS W. CORNELL, Akron ; was born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., Jan. 8, 1820, raised on a farm, and, at 22, with but little capital, com- menced in life for liimself. He was for some ! time in a brewery in Auburn, N. Y. He came j to Cuyahoga Falls in December, 1855, where he bought a distillery, which he conducted seven or eight years. In 1863, he came to Akron, Ohio, and became one of the original stockholders of the First National Bank at their first meeting, being elected President, which position he has since retained. The original capital stock was $100,000, and the deposits have reached to $250,000. Since 1865, he has been President of the Akron Gas Works.

REV. W. W. CASE, Pastor of First M. E. Church, Akron ; is a son of William and Polly (Hempsted) Case, natives of Rensselaer County, N. Y., and was born Dec. 13, 1838. His father was a farmer, and he was brought up on a farm until 17 years of age, when he commenced teaching, and at 19 became Superintendent of Schools of Dunkirk, N. Y. During the year 1858, he was converted, and soon after entered tiie ministry under the auspices of the M. E. Church, laboring for the first five years in Western New York. In 1864, he was transferred to the Wisconsin Conference, and filled successively the pulpits at Edgerton, Beloit, Milwaukee (latter place three years), and then at Fond du Lac. He was transferred to the Cincinnati Conference in 1875, and stationed at Mt. Auburn Church, Cincinnati, for three years, and was then transferred to First M. E. Church of Akron. He is a member of the Examining Committee of Mt. Union College ; has been a member of the Board of Management of Lawrence University, and of Phoenix Literary Society of that institution.

CHARLES CRANZ, Secretary of Wadsworth Coal Co., Akron ; is a son of Daniel and Wilhemina (Renz) Cranz, and was born Feb. 13, 1817, in Wiesenbach Village, Wurtemberg, German}'. He was educated in his native country, and spent two years as an*apprentice in a drug store. At the age of 17 he came to the United States with his parents, arriving in Baltimore in July, 1834. The}', journeyed by team to Wheeling, Va., when the river proved too low for navigation, and they continued on their journey by land to Holmes Co., Ohio, where the father, who was a Lutheran minister, had letters of introduction to parties. He resided there until his death in 1876, in his 87th year, having continued preaching until the age of 82. Subject worked on a farm in

Holmes County two years, when he started out for himself, securing a clerkship in Nashville, Holmes Co., for a short time, when he went to Canton and became a clerk in a hardware store for six years. In 1842, he came to Akron, and together with F. A. Schneider (firm of C. Cranz & Co.), opened the first hardware store in the cit}' ; while in business, donated arms to -' Old John Brown." Continued for about ten j'^ears, when Mr. C. Ijought out his partner, and in 1865, L. B. Schneider became a partner, remaining as such until 1875, when subject sold out to him. Mr. C. was one of the original stockholders and incorporators of J. F. Seiberling & Co., and was consecutively Director, General Agent, Secretary and Treasurer, and upon the failure of the company became one of the assignees by request of the creditors and stockholders. He is at present Secretary of the Wadsworth Coal Co. In September, 1845, he was married to Miss Mai'garet D. Schneider, daughter of F. A. Schneider, of Akron. The}' have four sons and one daughter, viz., Charles, Jr., and Frank are in the mines of Arizona ; Harry, clerk in a hardware stoi'e in Omaha, Neb.; William S., a student in Lehigh University, and Emma R., is the wife of Thomas K. Pei'kins, of Akron.

FRANK D. CASSIDY, lawyer, Akron ; is a son of William P. and Caroline M. (Kohler) Cassidy, and was born Jan. 29, 1849, at Peninsula, Summit Co. His father was a carpenter and joiner, and moved to Akron about the year 1853 ; was a native of Blair Co., Penn., and was born in October, 1811. He was of Irish descent, his great-grandfather coming to Pennsylvania from Ireland, and the larger portion of the family still living in Blair County, where the elder Cassidy laid out the town of Newry, named for their native town in Ireland. The father of subject was for fifteen years foreman in the factory of W. B. Doyle & Co., of Akron, and died in June, 1878. leaving two sons and one daughter - Frank D. (subject); James H., physician at Sharon Centre, Medina Co., and Mary E., wife of D. G. Steese, of Akron. In 1869, he (subject) became assistant bookkeeper in the Akron Iron ('o., remaining one year, and then went to Cleveland and accepted the position of assistant book-keeper in a wholesale coal concern, which he held for three years, when he became a partner in the firm of Steese & Co., coal dealers and shippers, continuing until

1875, when he returned to Akron, and for some time assisted his father in the management of his real estate business, In 1877, he began the study of the law with Edgerton & Kohler, and was admitted to the bar in March, 1879, and has been in practice here ever since. He was married Dec. 30, 1878, to Miss Sarah J. Francis, a daughter of Joseph Francis, Sr. They have one cliild - Carrie M.

JOHN H. CAMPBELL, lawyer, Akron ; is a son of John and Matilda (Ervine) Campbell ; was born Nov. 9, 1848, in Wayne Co., and when an infant, the family moved to Hancock Co. He lived there on a farm until 1861, when the family moved back to Wayne (.o. He began teaching in 1868, and in 1870 graduated in Mt. Union Commercial School ; in the fall of 1871, he entered the Law Department of the Michigan University, from which he graduated March 26, 1873, and was admitted to the bar at Wooster in June, 1872. In April, 1873, he came to Akron, and began practice, and January, 1875, became a member of the firm of Edgerton, Kohler & Campbell, until August,

1876, when the firm was dissolved, and he has been alone since. He is now located in Mathews' block, over No. 127 South Howard street. In October, 1870, he was married to Carrie E. Oswald, of Wayne Co. They have three sons. His father (John Campbell) was born in Greene Co., Penn., Oct. 29, 1810, and came there with his father, George Campbell, in 1822 ; his father dying three years thereafter, John virtually became the head of the family, and worked on the farm until the youngest child was 21 years old. January 21, 1842, he married Matilda Ervine, of Baughman Township, of that county. John H. is his only son.

NEWTON CHALKER, lawyer, Akron. James Chalker was born in Soutliington, Ohio, his parents being natives of Connecticut, as were also those of Miss P]liza Hyde, whom he married, and whose birthplace was Farmington, Trumbull Co.. Ohio. His ancestors settled in Saybrook, Conn., in about 1640, and his parents moved to Ohio in about the year 1805, as also did hers. To James and Eliza (Hyde) Chalker, at Southington, Ohio, on Sept. 12, 1842, was born the subject of this sketch, Newton Chalker, who spent his early youth at his native home, on a farm, until he was 15 years of age, a year previous to which time he entered the Western Reserve Seminary of Farmington,

20, teaching in the district schools, in the meantime, from the age of 16, In June, 1862, he enlisted in Co. B, 87th 0. V. I., his term expiring in October of the same year. In the spring of 1863, his 21st year, he entered Alleghan}' College, at Meadville, being assigned to the freshman class ; taking a classical course, he graduated in June, 1866. In the fall of the same year, he was elected by the Trustees of Dixon Seminary, at Dixon, 111., Principal, which position he filled for one year, when he was elected Superintendent of the Darlington Union Schools, Wisconsin, filling that position for the same length of time. In August, 1868, he entered the Law Department of the University of Albany, N. Y., graduating there in June, 1869. Shortly after his graduation, he opened an oflflce for the practice of law in Cameron, Mo., where he remained five years. On Aug. 14, 1874, he came to Akron, where he has practiced law ever since.

CHARLES S. COBBS, City Solicitor, Akron, was born near Alliance, Columbiana Co., Ohio, Julv 7, 1853, and lived on a farm until 18 ; he entered Mt. Union College in the fall of 1872, and graduated in July, 1877. He then became Superintendent of the Malvern Union Schools, continuing two years, studying law in the meantime. May, 1879, he came to Akron and entered the law^ office of J. J. Hall, stud3'ing until his admission to the bar in May, 1880, at the session of the Supreme Court at Columbus, Ohio, after which he located in Akron, and has been in active practice since. In April, 1881, he was elected City Solicitor, on the Republican ticket.

JAMES CRISTY, tanner, Akron. James, oldest son of Patrick and Eliza (McMoran) Cristy, was born Feb. 4, 1820, in Springfield Township, this count3', where he lived on a farm until he attained his majority, attending clistrict school in his earliest school days, and select school at Middlebur}- from the time he was 16 until he reached his 19th jear. At the age of 20, he began teaching, in which he engaged for two terms. Soon after he was

21, he came to Akron, where he soon established a tannery on North Howard sti'eet, in company' with one James Sawyer, who was his partner, running it under the firm name of Cristy & Sawyer, until 1851, when the partnership dissolved. The year following, he and his brother, John H. Cristy, fitted up a small tannery on the same street, which they ran until 1856. when they built the present one, continuing as partners until 1879. when the firm dissolved, leaving subject proprietor, who then took in, as partners, his sons James, Jr., and William, under the firm name of James Cristy & Sons. They are doing a good business at the present time, manufacturing leather, buying and selling leather, hides, furs and leather findings, and making a specialty of harness leather. In 18-11, he started in business at this place with but $500, and whatever of success he has attained is the result of his own labor, energy and perseverance. In politics he is a Republican, having been such since the organization of the part}'. A member of no church, he attends the Congregational, and gives it his support. For several years he has been a member of the City Council. His father, a native of New Jersey, was of Irish descent, and his mother, a Scotch lady, was born in Scotland. In 1812, they came to Stark County from Northumberland Co., Penn., settling in Springfield Township, this county, two years later, purchasing 30 acres of land of Judge Hinckley, for whom the father of our subject was land agent. Our subject was one of nine children, of whom but three are living - himself, a brother and Mrs. Saw3'er, widow of his former partner. His father died in 1864, being in his 74th year, and his mother's death occurred in 1872, in her 83d year. Subject was married October, 1849, to Miss Jennie Warner, of Akron, Ohio, and of this union five children were the issue, all of whom are living.

ALEXANDER H. COMMINS (deceased). His father, Jedediah D. Commins. was born in the town of Charlotte, Yt., on the 9th day of July, 1790 ; in 1814, he was united in marriage with Sophia Field, of Wethersfield, Windsor Co., Vt. They soon after removed to Western New York, where the}' resided until 1832. At that date he came to Akron ; here he found but few improvements, but being a keen lover of nature, <he selected for his home the most desirable site adjacent to the village, and erected a residence on Fir street, ever since retained by the family. Mr. Commins opened the first drug store in the village, and for many years was the leading druggist of the town ; he was a very careful and precise merchant, sustaining his credit through the panic of 1837, which wrecked all the other merchants of that period except his friend P. D. Hall. He espoused the principles of Democracy, and at once became a leader of his party in this section. Among the first he saw the advantages which would arise from the organization of a new county with Akron as its center, and, with unceasing efforts, he gave time and influence to that end ; he was sent as a lobby member to the Legislature, and to his labors with that body we are indebted largely for the organization of Summit County. But this was not his only measure of beneficence ; he originated the idea of a rural cemeter}^, and secured the passage of a bill authorizing corporations to purchase lands for such purposes, and put his beautiful theory into operation in the purchase of 40 acres for the Akron Rural Cemeter}', probably the first of its kind in the State. That he was denied the discipline of school training did not discourage a mind which could draw a lesson from every object of nature. He gathered, studied and classified a fine collection of insects, minerals and flowers. He was an excellent botanist and a thorough student of nature ; he was familiar with the best works of French and English literature ; he greatly admired Shakspeare, and could repeat many passages from memory, and could read the French language with ease. He was a highly esteemed and influential citizen, who labored earnestly for the public weal as foremost champion of every good work. He died in 1867, respected by all. Alexander H. Commins, oldest son of Jedediah D. Commins, was born at Lima, Livingston Co., N. Y., June 21, 1815 ; at 17. he came with his father to this locality, and erelong entered the Western Reserve College, at Hudson, where he spent some time in laying the foundation for his future usefulness. On leaving college, Mr. Commins entered the drug store of his father, and for several 3'ears devoted his talents to that business. In 1845, with Col. Simon Perkins, he became interested in the woolen mills of Akron ; he continued in the manufacture of woolen goods for a period of ten years, and, in 1856, converted it into a flouring-mill ; he at this time formed a partnership with Jacob and Jesse Allen, which lasted until I860. In company with Albert Allen, in 1867, he purchased the old stone mills, which have since been known as the Commins & Allen Mills, on account of the large and important additions made to the original structure by them. During the period of copartnership of Mr. Corainins with Mr. Albert Allen, mutual friendshii) and confidence became so strong that Mr. Commins so fashioned his will that his es teemed partner was given entire control of his large business and estate until the heirs should reach their majority, and, in case of the death of their mother, he should become the guardian of his children and executor of his will, and all without bonds {dr hoiu's noit). This partnership continued with the most cordial relations, until his death, Aug. 17, 1880. Mr. Commins was raised in the l^resbyterian Church, but later in life gave his support to the Episcopal Church. He inherited man}' of the admirable traits of his father, having excellent business capacity ; an extensive reader, he was well informed on all current topics. He, like his father, was a stanch Democrat, and although he never sought office, had those qualities which stamped him as a leader of his party in this county and district, hence he was nominated for many positions of honor and trust. Oct. 8, 1860, he was united in marriage to Miss Addie H. Starks, of Buffalo, N. Y.; of this marriage nine children were born, seven of whom are yet living Mr. Commins was a public-spirited citizen, whose loss was deeply felt. GEORGE W. CROrSE, manufacturer, Akron. George W. Crouse, manufacturer of reapers and mowers, at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, was born November 23, 1832, at Tallmadge, same county. He is the son of George Crouse, a native of Pennsylvania, and Margaret H. (Robinson) Crouse, of Irish descent. His boyhood was passed on a farm, during which period he acquired such knowledge of the English branches as, at the age of 17, enabled him to teach school in a creditable manner, which occupation he engaged in for a period of five years. Ambition, which country school-teaching and farming could not satisfy, having entered " the chamber of the gifted boy," he commenced looking about him for more congenial employment, and so it happened that, in 1855, he came to Akron with no other capital than energy, integrity, common sense and detei'mination to aid him in securing such a position as he desired. Arriving here, he very soon found employment under the County Auditor and Treasurer, as accountant and penman, in both of which he excelled. He held these positions for three jears, during which time he became so familiar with the work of each, and had also extended his acquaintance so favorably, that, in the fall of 1 858, he was elected County Auditor, being only 25 years of age, and, at that time, the youngest officer ever elected in the county. He held this office during the following two 3'ears, and was tluni re-elected, but. before the expiration of his second term, a vacancy occurred in the office of County Treasurer, which the County Commissioners appointed him to fill. This led to the resignation of his office as Auditor. His conduct in these offices had become so favorably known throughout the county that he was solicited to accept a responsible agency for the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad Co., the road having been completed as far as Akron. The agency being local, he accepted, and conducted both the business of his county office and that of his new engagement with great care and efficienc}'. About the 20th of August, 1863, he connected himself with the firm of C. Aultman & Co., being financial manager of their branch concern at Akron. In co-operation with J. R. Buchtel, he superintended the erection of the new buildings of the same, at the same time attending wholly to the financial managementof the branch house. In the summer of 1865, it was re-organized as a stock company, under the firm name of Aultman, Miller & Co., of which, as a stockholder, Mr. Crouse was elected Secretary and Treasurer, his duties being to manage the finances and dispose of the goods. The first year of its existence, the company manufactured 2,900 machines. Under the able management of its executive officers, the business so rapidly increased that, in 1880, the machines manufactured were 12,000, the gross sales amounting to $1,800,000. The capital invested is $1,000,000. the business giving employment to over 400 men. Decidedly successful, this company has returned a dividend each year to its stockholders. Mr. Crouse has done his full share in achieving a well-merited success for the " Buckeye Mower and Reaper." His qualities of industry and rare ability have caused him to be much sought by his townsmen for local offices. A member of the City Council, he has served as its President ; mem!)er and President of the Board of Education, he has been three years a Count}' Commissioner, and Chairman of the County Central Republican Committee. He is a member of the Protestant

Episcopal Church, and, for some years, has been a Vestryman of the same. In addition to the business in which he is principally engaged, he has encouraged and aided other business enterprises in Akron, among which were the Whitman & Barnes Manufacturing Co., the Akron Rubber Works, doing business as B. F. Goodrich & Co., a joint stock company in which he is a Director ; the Akron Manilla Paper Co., doing business as Thomas Phillips & Co., a copartnership in which he is a onethird owner. In 1870, he assisted to organize the Bank of Akron, in which he is a stockholder, and of which he is President. In politics, he is a Republican, carrying the same earnestness into the partisanship of his political convictions that characterizes him elsewhere. He married Miss Martha K. Parsons, of Portage County, on Oct. 18, 1859, of which union there are five children, four daughters and one son, viz., Martha P., Julia M., Mary R., Nellie J. and George W., Jr.

ARTHUR L. CONGER, manufacturer, Akron, was born to John and Hannah (Beales) Conger Feb. 19, 1838, in Boston, this county, Ohio. He spent his early days working on his father's farm and in his brick-yard, until he was 20 years old, when he spent two summers boating on the Ohio Canal, attending school in winter, b^' his own efforts gaining such knowledge of the English branches as enabled him to teach, which vocation he followed from 1860 to July, 1802, when he enlisted in the 115th 0. V. I. as a private soldier, having recruited a large number of men before entering the service. Of this company he was successively made 1st Lieutenant and Captain, serving with it nearly three years in the Army of the Cumberland under Gen. Thomas, being mustered out in Jul}^ 1864, having been for much of the time on detached duty. Assigned to the staff of Gen. Ammon, as Acting Assistant Adjutant General, at Covington, Ky.; there he acted also as Provost ^larshal, and served as a member of the court martial under Judge Advocate R. M. Corwin, serving on this court 100 days, during which time a large number of important cases were disposed of B}' Mr. Corwin's special request, he then became a member of a new court martial subsequentl3' organized, but his regiment being ordered to the front, he went with it, and was detailed in the Engineer Corps as an Assistant Inspector of railroad defenses in the Department of the Cumberland. His experience in this branch becoming known to Gen. Thomas, that officer recommended his appointment as a Captain and Commissary of Subsistence, with the view of having him is.sue rations by special train to the garrisons of tiie block-houses and railroad defences throughout the Department of the Cumbei'land, in addition to his duties as Inspector, but the war came to a close before this appointment could be made, and Mr. Conger returned to Boston, and for a year after worked on a farm, when, in 1866. he was elected Treasurer of his native county, serving one term, when he was re-elected and served the second term, in all four years. His wife, formerly Miss Emily V. Bronson, of Peninsula (second daughter of H. V. Bronson, one of the pioneers of Boston Township, of whom see sketch), whom he married Nov. 1, 1864, proved herself truly worthy by assisting him at that time, doing whatever of writing he could place in her hands, which saved for him no small amount of the salary which otherwise had been placed in the pocketbook of a deputy. It cannot be estimated how much of men's success, financially and otherwise, is due to their wives' helpful, loving hearts and hands. In 1867, Mr. Conger moved to Akron, and, in 1870, he became a stockholder and director in the Whitman & Miles Manufacturing Co., and at the close of his official duties as Treasurer of Summit Co.. he became the traveling salesman for this company, and much of its western business was built up by his sagacity and personal efforts. The business of the company was manufacturing mower and reaper knives, sickles, sections, etc. In 1876, he was made Vice President of this company. In 1877, the Whitman & Miles Manufacturing Co. was consolidated with George Barnes & Co., of Syracuse, N. Y., under the name of The Whitman & Barnes Manufacturing Co., with works at Akron, Ohio, and Syracuse, N. Y. Of this new compan}' he was made Vice President, with increased responsibilities. Later the corapan}- established works at Canton, Ohio, and St. Catharines, Ontario, and Mr. Conger was given the management of the western business. The new company make a specialty of manufacturing mower and reaper knives, sickles, sections, guard-plates, spring keys and cutlery, and complete cutting apparatus for mowers and reapers. It is the larg- est establishment of the kind in the United States or in the world, employing in all over five hundred men, and its business aggregating over $1,000,000. In 1879, Mr. Conger, in company with G. W. Grouse, Col. George T. Perkins and John McGregor re-organized the old Akron Steam Forge Company. Of this new organization, Mr. Conger was elected President. The company have done a prosperous business in the manufacture of car-axles and heavy bridge works, with an annual product of $150,000. He has been a member of the Board of Education of Akron, and Secretary of the same. Has served several j-ears as Treasurer of Portage Township and the city of Akron. He is a prominent Republican, and an active and sagacious worker in its organization. Has been for man}' years a member of the Republican Count}^ Central and State Committees, and, in 1880, served as Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee. He is a member and vestr3'man of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Akron. He has four children, viz.; Kenyon Bronson, Erastus Irving (deceased), Arthur Whitman and Latham Hubbard.

WILSON M. DAY, associate editor of the Daily Beacon, Akron, is of New England parentage. His father, Rev. William F. Da^', D. D., now of Titusville. Penn., was born in West Springfield, Mass., Nov. 11, 1821, and his mother, whose maiden name was Ann Delia Grover, was born in Tolland, Conn., March 19, 1822. Both came to the West early in life. Mr. Day, their second son, was born in Clarion, Clarion Co., Penn., Nov. 5, 1850. Following the fortunes of a Methodist minister's famil}', he lived successively in Clarion, Penn., in 1850 ; Franklin, Penn., in 1851-52; Northeast, Penn., in 1853-5-1; Akron, Ohio, in 1855-56 ; Poland, Ohio, in 1857-58; Cleveland, Ohio, in 1859-60; Ravenna, Ohio, in 1861-62; Meadville. Penn., in 1803- 65; Jamestown, N. Y., in 1866-67; removing to Akron for the second time in August, 1868. Completing his preparatory- studies in the Jamestown, N. Y., Union School and Collegiate Institute, from which he graduated June 17, 1868, he entered the Sophomore Class of Ohio Wesleyan Univei'sit}', Delaware, Ohio, in the fall of 1868, graduating from the classical course June 29, 1871, one of a class of 46 members. In 1874, he received from his Alma Mater the degree of M. A., in cursu. He accepted the position of city editor of the Akron Daily Beacon, under Mr. S. A. Lane, in August, 1871, and upon the accession of Mr. T. C. Rej'- nolds to the editorship, in December of that year, became associate editor, which position he has suice held, with the exception of an interval of about six months - from November, 1874, to Ma}', 1875 - when he served as night editor of the Cleveland Leader. In March, 1876, he sailed for Europe, spending six months abroad, and visiting England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, France, Ital}', Bavaria, German^' and Switzerland. He was married, May 15, 1878, to Mattie A., eldest daughter of Judge N. D. Ti))bals, and has had two children, one of whom died June 7, 1880.

WILLIAM F. DRESSLER, grocer, Akron, eldest son and second child of Reuben and Matilda Dressier, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 4, 1841, and lived on a farm until he was 25, when he came to Akron. His father and mother were of German descent, and natives of Berks Co., Penn.; they both came to Ohio when young and were married in Wayne Co. His father still lives in Wadsworth ; he was a plasterer, and our subject learned the trade of him when a boy and engaged at it at Akron until 1 877, controlling from fifteen to thirt}' hands and executing plain and ornamental work on the principal buildings of Akron. October, 1877, he opened a grocery and provision store at 624 East Mill street, which since he has conducted with good success. March 9, 1871, he married Miss Sue F. Zwisler, of Canfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio. They have one child. His sisters and brothers are : Miss Flora, of Akron ; Samuel, of Akron ; Mary M., wife of J. H. Armstrong, Wayne Co., Ohio ; Miss Laura, of Akron, and Miss Adelia, a student at Oberlin.

REV. JACOB DAHLMAN, minister, Akron ; was born at Barmen, Rhenish-Prussia, to John Jacob W. and Helena (Hahn) Dahlman, on the 11th day of April, 1831. He was baptized on the 27th, and confirmed at the adjoining town of Elberfeld April 7, 1846, by the Rev. F. W. Krummacher, D. D., afterward court preacher of William IV. After his confirmation he entered as apprentice in a counting-house at Elberfeld, where he remained two years. In the spring of 1848. with the family of his father, he sailed for the United States, and landed at New York City in June. They journeyed westward to Wooster, Ohio, where our subject, not being able to speak English, found employment in a tannery, and served a thorough apprenticeship at the tanner and currier's trade for three years with one Harvey Robinson. He then worked at his trade as journe3'man throughout the cities of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan, and while soj aiming at Detroit in 1854, from his convictions of dut}' for some time impressed upon his mind, he determined to study for the ministr3^ From this time he so shaped his affairs that in September, 1855, he entered Franklin and Marshall College at Lancaster, Penn., from which he graduated in 1860. He then entered for two 3'ears the theological seminary at Mercersburg, Penn., graduating in 1862. He became a member of the Philadelphia Classis of the Reformed Church, and was by it ordained to the work of the ministry June 15, 1862, and simultaneously began his ministerial labors in the organization of a German congregation in West Philadelphia, which was effected in 1862, and was known as the (lerman Evangelical Reformed Emanuel's Church. On Sept. 23, 1862, he married Miss Catherine M. Kopp, of Lancaster, Penn. His first pastorate extended over a period of over eighteen years, during which he built a large church and commodious i^arsonage, and raised the membership to 245 communicants. But Mr. Dahlman's labors were not confined to simpl}' his own congregation. He was Stated Clerk of the Philadelphia Classis from 1863 to 1873, and while in that body labored, and also in the General Synod of which he was Assistant Clerk, for the interests of the German portion of the church, and to his efforts are largely due the organization of the German Classis, which leaves that element in the Church unfettered to advance the interests of their people without the restraint of geographical limits. He also labored for the organization of the German Synod, of which he is Stated Clerk. Mr. Dahlman received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Ursinus College, of Collegeville, Penn., in 1880. In November, 1880, Dr. Dahlman received a call to the pastorate of the First German Reformed Church of Akron, and severing the valued and cordial relations with his first charge, he assumed the new duties in 1880.

R. N. DOWNEY, proprietor Cascade House, Akron ; was born in Yates Count}-, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1831, where he spent his youth on a farm, receiving common school advantages. He entered a hotel when 21 at Watkins, N. Y., serving as clerk some four years. In 1858, he removed to Elmira, N. Y., and clerked in a hotel until 1862, when he went to Penn Yan, N. Y., remaining two years in a like position. July 13, 1864, he came to Akron and clerked for Brown & Folger, in the Empire House, until April 1, 1866, when he bought the entire stock and furniture and leased the building, conducting the house with fair success until 1876, a year later leasing the Cascade House, which hotel he still conducts. The house is convenient to the depot, and has thirty-six light, airy, comfortable rooms for guests, and the proprietor furnishes his table with the substantial and luxuries of the season. He was married July 4, 1864, to Julia A. Kitchen, of Wayne County, N. Y. They have one daughter.

WILLIAM A. DURAND, Chief Clerk and Cashier N. Y., P. &. 0. R. R., Akron Depot, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Providence Township, Luzerne Co., of that State, April 30, 1848, and is the second of five children born to Silas and Phoebe (Drake) Durand, a sketch of whom will be found elsewhere in this work. William lived at home until he was 26 years of age. At the age of 16 he was apprenticed to a brass molder and served about three years ; he then came to Akron and took the position of laborer in the freight house of the N. Y., P. &. 0. R. R., and has been in the employ of the company ever since, save about eighteen months. By strict attention to business, he has been advanced through the different positions up the important one he now holds. During some ten years of his time with this company, he had charge of the ticket department of the road at this station. In November, 1877, he accepted the position of bookkeeper for Barber & Gi'ant, grain dealers, but returned to the emplo}' of the railroad in the spring of 1879. He has held his present position upward of eleven years, save the time stated. Feb. 25, 1874, he was married to Miss Sarah Berg, a native of Akron, and daughter of Anton and Augusta (Capella) Berg. By this marriage there are two children - Lottie A. and Edward J.

DtEHL & CASKEY, house furnishing, decoration and floor covering, Akron. This firm was established in 1875 by Diehl & Oviatt. In 1878, the business was moved to Nos. 219 and 221 East

Market street, where the business occcupies the entire three floors, 90x40 feet. In 1880, the present partnership succeeded the old firm, Mr. Caskey bu^'ing the interest of Mr. Oviatt. This is the only house in the city dealing exclusively in this line of goods. W. H. Diehl of this firm is a native of Summit County, being born in Manchester July 5, 1843. His father, Daniel Diehl, came here from York County, Penn., and settled in Franklin Township, this county, in 1827 ; he married Miss Hannah Harter. W. H. Diehl was the second of four children born of this marriage. His younger days were spent in Manchester, but at the age of 11 years his parents moved on a farm, where he remained until 1861. In August of this year he enlisted in the 2d 0. V. C, and served three j'ears, taking part in the engagements and raids led by Gen. Sanders to Knoxville ; at Bull's Gap. Richmond, Ky., where he was slightly wounded, but remained with his company ; at Lebanon, Ky., HuflT's Ferry, Tenn., Campbell's Station, at the siege of Knoxville, and in the march to Atlanta. In September, 1864, he returned home and attended school at Akron. In the following spring, he entered a dry goods store of Akron as clerk, where he was engaged for eight years. In 1871, he engaged with Oliver Baker as clerk in the carpet business, and some four years later, opened up a business of his own. Mr. Diehl, on Sept. 26, 1867, married Miss Mary A. Sisler, a daughter of Dr. William Sisler, of Akron. This marriage has been blessed with three children - John, Jennie and Fred.

SILAS DURAND, General Station Agent New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad, Akron ; was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., March 7, 1822, and is the third child of a family of five children born to Samuel and Phoebe (Earner) Durand ; his father was a farmer, and Silas assisted on the farm, gaining his rudimentary education at the district schools until the age of 19 ; at this time, he began attending an academy, and, after studying a 3'ear, he began teaching, following this occupation for a number of years in York State and Pennsylvania, in Providence and Scranton. In 1848, he engaged with a mercantile establishment in Dunmore, near Scranton, as book-keeper, where he reremained until 1850. Moving then to Monroeville, Ohio, he engaged with the firm of D. Squires & Co., merchants of that place, and continued with them for about two years, when the business was destroyed by fire, and the fix'ra dissolving by mutual consent, the business was not revived. Mr. Durand then went to Crestline and took charge of the books of a warehouse and lumbering establishment, continuing here some four or five years, during which time he served one term as Mayor of the village. From this point he went to Delaware, and became Auditor and Treasurer of the S., Mt. V. & P. Railway, holding the position until the sale of the road some three years later ; he then moved to Gallon, Ohio, where he was appointed Ticket Agent of the C, C, C. & I. Railway ; subsequently he engaged with the A. & G. W. R. R. Co., and was assigned to the office at Urbana, which he opened ; being versed in the business and the first agent here, he instructed the agents along the line toward Gallon; November, 1 864, he was sent by H. F. Sweetzer, General Superintendent, as agent at Akron, Ohio ; in the following spring, he moved his family to Akron, and has since been a resident of the city. While teaching at Providence, Penn., he married Miss Nancy Drake, a native of that city ; five children have blessed this union - Mary H., now Mrs. Parrott, of Bryan. Ohio ; William A.; Norman N.; Frank S., baggage master and car clerk at Akron ; and Eugene, deceased November, 1864, at Gallon. Mr. Durand is an old member of the Methodist Church, dating his connection with the church some thirty-eight years back. In politics, he affiliates with the Democratic party, but is more infiuenced by the fitness of the candidate than by his party connections.

JOHN H. DIX, Superintendent of W. B. Doyle & Co., Akron ; was born in Portage Co., Ohio, Oct. 25, 182:^, and is the eighth of ten children of John and Polly (Bigelow) Dix, who were natives of Vermont and came to Portage Co. in 1813 ; he was a stone-cutter b^' trade, and also followed farming ; he cleared up a farm in Portage Co., on which he died July 4, 1839. Mrs. Dix is still living in the vicinity of the old homestead at the advanced age of 91 years. The subject lived at home until 1846 ; in the fall of that year, he married Miss Rosette Durham, who died in 1857 ; they had three children, two of whom are living - Ella R. and Edwin H. Mr. Dix came to Akron in 1847, and worked as a carpenter until 1852; in company with Nathaniel Finch the firm of J. H. Dix & Co. was formed and leased a water-power near the Mill, and fitted up a planing-mill and flouring-mill - the first in the eit}' - and continued until 1856, when the mill was burned ; after burning out, the firm erected the brick mill now occupied b}^ W. B. Doyle & Co.; in 1857, the firm of J. H. Dix & Co. sold out, and Mr. Dix worked as foreman seven years in the same mill with different firms ; he in September, 18G5, became a partner in W. B. Doyle & Co., which has since continued. April 10, 18G3, he was married a second time to Miss Celia Stowell, a native of Connecticut, who came to Summit Co. with her parents about the year 1853 ; three children are the result of this marriage, viz., Harry N. G., Marian J. B. and Bertie C. W. Mr. D. has aflSliated with three political parties - was raised a Democrat, then was a Eepublican, and of late years has been a Green backer.

W. B. DOYLE, of the firm of W. B. Doyle & Co., lumber dealers and manufacturers, Akron, Ohio, was born in Franklin Co., Penn., March 5, 1825, and is the youngest of three children born to Thomas J. S. and Ann (Ta}-- lor) Doyle. His mother was a native of Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Penn. His father, Thomas J. S., was a native of Franklin Co., Penn., and was the son of Barnabas, the son of Felix Doyle, who came from Ireland to this country, and, as near as can be learned, first settled in Eastern Pennsylvania, and afterward joined a party of pioneers who attempted to make a settlement at Burnt Cabins, in Southwestern Pennsylvania, which was then Indian territor}'. These settlers were driven out by the soldiers under orders of the Governor, and their cabins burned. This was before the French and Indian wars. Afterward he purchased 1,000 acres of land in Franklin Co., then a wilderness, and settled there, where four generations have since lived. Thomas J. S. Do^ie was raised a farmer ; during the latter part of his life he engaged in mercantile business at Concord, in his native county. W. B. Doyle was also raised on the farm, and received a limited common-school education. At the age of 13, he went to Shippensburg, Penn., where he apprenticed to the cabinet trade, and served for three 3'ears ; he then returned home, and soon after visited his brother, a manufacturer of fanning-mills at Williamsport, Md. While here, he determined to go to Tiffin, Ohio, taking a boat on the canal, which met with an

'accident at Johnstown, I'enn., and he walked from there to Pittsburgh (ninet}' miles), where he worked a few months and then resumed his journej', stopping at Akron, where he got a job at his trade, and concluded not to go to Tiffin. He worked at his trade, and in the fall bought the business of his employers. Being short of funds, he fell back with the rent, and in the spring he made a trip to Pennsylvania, where he made some collections, and returned and paid his rent, continuing in the business several 3ears, when he sold out and engaged in the meat business, which he followed for fifteen years. He then occupied a farm near Akron he had previously bought, and lived on same for four years, when he sold the place and stock for $16,000. Going back to his old home in Pennsylvania, he decided to go to Tennessee, but having some business in Akron, he visited the city, and while there bought the lumber manufacturing business of S. G. Wilson, the consideration being $35,000, and associated J. H. Dix and Daniel Farnam with himself, staling the firm W. B. Doyle & Co.; they have continued to the present. Mr. Doyle has been four times married ; first in 1845 to Miss Phebe Budd, a native of Ithaca, N. Y.; she died about the year 1 850. The second wife was Miss Harriet Sage, a native of Monroe Co., N. Y.; she died in 1862 ; of their tAvo childreii one is living. The third wife was Miss Mary Ann Lantz, a native of Akron, Ohio ; she died in her native city ; they had three children, viz. : Willie, Delia and Dean, all at home. His present wife was Mrs. Louisa Baird, a native of Springfield Township, Summit Co., Ohio. They have one child, viz., Anna.

WILLIAM EMMITT, retired, Akron, whose portrait appears in this history as a representative pioneer of Springfield Township, was born Sept. 20, 1805. His people are of Scotch origin, though his grandfather was a native of Ireland. He emigrated to the United States in an early day and settled in Lancaster Co., Penn. During the war of 1812, when the Indians were giving the settlers in Montour Co. (whither they had removed) so much trouble, he returned to liancaster Co. When the Indian troubles had subsided, he removed to what is now Columbia Co., Penn. There John Emmitt, the father of William, was married to Jane Aikman, whose people were formerly of New Jersey. William was the young- est of eight children, and when he was about 6 months old his father died. His mother, with a large family of small children, was left to manage the farm and bring her family to honorable manhood and womanhood. William attended school until he was 12 years old, and then had no more opportunities for doing so until he was 18, except a few weeks in his 17th year. When 18, he spent three months only in school, but he had a natural aptitude for learning, and with the poor opportunities afforded him he succeeded in getting a good education, and in becoming a good civil engineer, a business that he has spent more or less time at since his becoming a resident of Summit Co. In September, 1829, he married Miss Mary McBride, an old schoolmate, and, in the following April, they began a twelve days' joui'ne}' westward by team, which brought them to their new home in Springfield Township. Two children were born to them - Franklin and John, both of whom are well-to-do farmers of Tallmadge Township. They were given a liberal start b}^ their father, and have profited by his kindness. Mr. Emmitt first bought 125 acres of land upon his arrival in Springfield, and though he has bought, sold and given awa}^ other tracts since that time, he still owns his original purchase. During his residence in the township of Springfield, he held the different offices of Township Trustee, Clerk and Justice, besides, in 1870, he took the census of several townships of Summit Co. The 1st of April, 1875, he bought a neat little home in Akron, whither he and his wife removed. Mrs. Emmitt, however, lived but a short time to enjoy the rest she had so richly earned. On April 27, the same month of their arrival, she died, leaving Mr. Emmitt but little hope of happiness in the new home that had been looked forward to with so much of gladness. Mr. Emmitt is a member of the Disciples' Church, and during his life he has always taken an active interest in the building-up of churches and schools and in the cause of temperance.

G. L. W. EDAM, of Edam & Johnston, manufacturers of white lime, etc., Akron, is a native of Baden, Germany, and was born April 21, 1849, and came to the United States with his parents when but 3 or 4 years old. They settled in Cleveland, where they now live. In 1869, subject went to Marblehead, near Sandusky, where he conducted a limestone quarry for five 3'ears ; he then engaged in the lime business in partnership with his brother J. A. (firm of Edam Bros.), in Cleveland, and in 1875 he came to Akron and built the present manufactor}'. The}' continued business here and in Cleveland until January, 1879, when subject became the sole proprietor, and the following January- he took Mr. C. N. Johnston in as a partner, and the firm still continues. At first the business was nothing more than a lime manufactory, and has since added commercial fertilizers, employing in the business ten men. He was married May 5, 1874, to Miss Mary Groh, a native of Cleveland. They had three children, two living - Mary Annie and George Adam ; Anna Clara is dead.

TIMOTHY ERASMUS, retired, Akron, is a native of Northampton Co., Penn., where he was born Oct. 6, 1810. His father, John Erasmus, was a tailor b}' trade, though he taught school a considex'able portion of the time, having qualified himself at Bethlehem College. He died in Philadelphia about 1817 ; he was a native of Lehigh Co., Penn., and was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. At the age of 10 years, Timotly was put to work on a farm in his native county, where he worked until he was 18 years of age, when he was apprenticed to the cabinet trade, serving three years in Bethlehem. He then went to Philadelphia, where he worked several years, participating, while there, in the celebration of Washington's birthda}'. From here he went to Easton, where he worked two years at the carpenter's trade ; thence to New York City, and in 1836, he went to Massillon by wagon with a friend. Here he remained one year, working at the carpenter's trade, when he went to Chiy Co., Ind., and entered some land. He made his wa^- west on foot and returned in the same way to Massillon in the following spring. In the summer of 1839, he came to Akron, where he has lived since. He engaged at his ti-ade of carpenter and builder until the past ten 3'ears, during which he has lived a retired life. October 19, 1841, he married Miss Clarissa K. Smith, a native of Connecticut ; she came West with her parents when young. She died in 1850, leaving three children, all of whom have since died. January 3, 1854, he married Mrs. Anson, formerly- Mar}' J. Barriball, a native of Baltimore, and came west with her people when young.

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JOHN GEORGE EBERHARD, Eberliard Manufacturing Co., Akron, Ohio, was born in Baden, Germany, March 21, 1829, where he went to school until he was 1-1 years old, and in addition to public schools, he for three years had instruction in mechanical ai'ts. He also worked in his father's shop (his father was a tool-maker), and at 16 could fashion almost any edged tool. At 19, he went to Berne, Switzerland, and worked for a short time in a carriage-shop ; also worked a short time in a manufactory of agricultural implements, when he returned home. Soon after, he was drafted into the German army, when he left without pass, and went to France ; sailing from Havre, he arrived in New York Aug. 31, 1850. From there he went to Newark, N. J., where he worked for a time in edge tools, carriage-shop, and at ship-building, and afterward in a harness and trimming shop and forging wrought-iron hames. In the fall of 1859, he came to Sharon, Medina Co., Ohio, where he bought a farm, when for six 3'ears he engaged in farming and in the manufacture of wooden and wrought-iron hames. In December, 1866, he came to Akron, and built a shop for the manufacture of hames and machinery. Shop was in Akron until November, 1880, when he moved it to Cleveland, where it is now in successful operation under the name of Eberhard Manufacturing Co. He was married May 22, 1852, to Miss Louisa Clauser, of Newai'k, N. J. She was born in Wurtemberg, German}-, and came to the United States in October, 1850. Three sons and four daughters were born of this marriage - George F., Louisa, John J., Anna C, Fredei'ick, Bertha and Katie. Mr. E., in 1875, invented the ''hollow hame," now largely used. He is a member of the German Reformed Church, in which, for fourteen years, he has been an Elder, and long the Superintendent of the Sundav school.

WILLIAM EBERHARD, Akron; son of George F. and Mary Catharine (Miller) Eberhard ; was born in Baden, Germany, June 17, 1837. His father was a manufacturer of edged tools, near Millheim, Baden, and with him our subject worked at odd times from his 10th to his 16th year. When 10 years old, he made a pocket knife. When 16, the family came to the

United States, reaching Akron in December, 1852. William worked for Lorenzo Chamberlain, in Copley Township, during the first year, at agricultural implements, and on the farm. Afterward, for two 3'ears, he worked with his brother at Sharon in the blacksmith-shop. In 1857, he went to Keokuk Co., Iowa, and worked there a 3'ear in his brother's shop ; thence to Washington, same State, where he engaged in the forging department of the engine machineshop, working his wa}' up until he was given a partnership in the business for his services. In the summer of 1861, he enlisted in the 5th Iowa V. I. He passed through the Missouri campaigns with Gens. Fremont and Halleck ; was at New Madrid, and Island No. 10, and was in the battle of luka. Miss. September, 1862, he was wounded by a musket ball, while his regiment was making a desperate attack on the rebel ranks of Gen. Price. Only twelve men of his company (F) came out of the battle alive. Twentv' of these brave men were buried in one grave, and twelve were badl}- wounded. The shot fractured the bone, one and a half inches below his left shoulder, and fourteen pieces of bone were taken out ; the ball split and tore away a large portion of the muscles of the upper arm. He la}^ twenty -four hours, weak from loss of blood, on the field, and then walked some miles to luka. By constant application of water he saved his arm from amputation ; but it is still badly disabled. While at Corinth, Miss., in the camp hospital, weak and covered with vermin, from which, in his helplessness, he could not protect himself, the surgeons decided to amputate his arm ; but a woman, named Mrs. A. M. Penfield, dressed and bound it, setting the bone, and attended him for a week, thus saving it for him. He was discharged at Keokuk, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1863. He was foreman and partner in the machine-shops at Washington, Iowa, for two years ; and, in 1865, he came to Akron, Ohio, where, on July 2, 1867, he married Mrs. Matilda Allgayer, of Sigourney, Iowa. He established a machine-shop here in 1865, and has been engaged in that business ever since. He is now a member of the firm of W. & J. G. Eberhard, and manufactures oat-meal machinery, engines and boilers. He has taken out several patents, the principal ones being for the improvement of oat-meal machinery and steam boilers. He has suffered b}' fire several times ; but is doing a good business, with fair

Biographical Sketches

HON. SIDNEY EDGf]RTON, lawyer, Akron, Ohio, is a son of Amos and Zervia (Cxraham) Edgerton, and was born Aug. 17, 1819, in Cazenovia, Madison Co., N. Y. His father died when he was but two years oltl, and, having been blind for some tiraci, left his ftxmih' in actual proverty. His widow moved with her family to Ontario Co., N. Y., where he (subject) lived until he was 8 A^ears old, when he started iu life for himself, and by his own indomitable energy managed to educate himself out of his wages, and at the age of 16 set in to learn the trade of carpenter and joiner with his brother. At 17 he began teaching, and, at 18, entered Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, N. Y.; after remaining two terms, he was emplo3'ed as teacher. In April, 18-14, he came to Akron a stranger, and with but $3 in money ; after being here a few days, he began the study of law with Judge Rufus P. Spaulding, and, in 1846, graduated from the Cincinnati Law School, and was admitted to the bar in that cit}'. He opened an office here in 1846, and was elected Prosecuting Attorney in 1852, serving four years; in 1858, he was elected to Congress, and re-elected in 1860, the second Republican elected from this district ; assisted in organizing the Republican party at Pittsburgh, in 1856. His term expired in Congress in 1863, when he was appointed Chief Justice of Idaho by President Lincoln, and took his family from Omaha to Bannock Cit}^ in wagons ; in January, 1864, he came on horseback from there to Salt Lake City, sleeping on the ground during the trip, and via coach to IMississippi River ; proceeding to Washington, he succeeded in having Montana organized, the bill for which he prepared himself After its passage, he set out to return home, and upon his arrival at Salt Lake City, he found that he had been appointed Governor of Montana by President Lincoln ; this position he held until Feb. 23, 1865, when he resigned, his resignation being accepted in July, 1865. He returned to Akron in Januar}', 1866, overland, and has been in active practice here since. In April, 1849, he married Miss Mar}' Wright, of Tallmadge.

NEWTON FORD, City Clerk, Akron, son of Marvin and Lydia (Cornwell) Ford ; was born on jNIarch 24, 1852, in Northfield Township, this county, where he resided on a farm until

1863 ; he resided in Hudson from 1863 to 1868, assisting father in post office and store at Macedonia ; in the spring of 1870, he entered the Western Reserve College, remaining until 1873, when he began teaching in the public schools of this county. The following 3'ear, he began the study of law under H. B. Foster, of Hudson ; two 3'ears later, he came to Akron to continue his studies with Foster, Marvin & Grant ; being admitted to the bar at this place on Aug. 28, 1876, and in April, 1877, located here for the practice of his profession, up to which time he had continued at intervals in the vocation of teaching. In February, 1878, he associated himself with H. C. Sanford, having since continued under the firm name of Sanford & Ford. He was elected Clerk by the City Council in April, 1879, and re-elected in 1880. In November, 1879, he married Miss Rosine McKinley, of Hudson.

GEORGE TOD FORD, lawyer, Akron, son of James R. and Julia A. (Tod) Ford ; was born May 21, 1841, in Akron, where he attended the public schools until he was 16 years of age. In 1865, he graduated from Yale College, and, two years later, entered upon the studv of law under the direction of W. H. Upson ; he was admitted to the bar in 1869, and entered upon the practice of his profession at Akron. In 1873, he formed a partnership with W. H. Upson, which continues.

SAMUEL FINDLEY, Superintendent of Schools, Akron, is a son of Abel Findley, a native of Pennsylvania, of Scotch-Irish descent. Our subject was born in New Concord, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1831, whei'c his grandfather, David Findlc}', settled in about 1806. His grandfather was Judge of the court in early times, and gave each of his six sons a one-fourth section of land near New Concord. Samuel is the second son living of his father. He lived on the farm, entering the Preparator}' Department of the Muskingum College when quite young, and continuing there until about 17 when his father moved to a farm in Greene Co., Ohio, where he assisted in farm labor two years, and then taught country schools in the same county some four years, in the meantime teaching one 3'ear in the Xenia Public Schools. In 1855, he went to Cincinnati, and for two years was publisher and manager of the Freshi/terian Witness, carrying a religious book concern with it. In the spring of 1857, he removed to Monli.; mouth, 111., where he engaged in the book business for a short time, selling his interest to his partner, and again resuming school-teaching near Monmouth, continuing two j-ears with good success. In the fall and winter of 1859, he was the agent of Monmouth College, working in Ohio. In 1860, he began teaching in Greene Co., and in the fall of 1861, became teacher in the Xenia Union Schools, leaving that position after a few months to accept a call to the principalship of a ward school of Columbus, Ohio. Here he taught two years. In June, 1864, he was called to the principalship of the old Brownell Street School of Cleveland. In 1865, a new building was substituted, and he organized the new school, with eighteen teachers, remaining until the fall of 1868, when he was called to the superintendency of the Akron Schools, which position he accepted and retains. Then the schools had but twenty-three teachers in all, there being but eleven little frame buildings of one room each, in addition to the central building. There are now fiftj^-seven teachers. Since 1869. he he has been County Examiner here ; most of that time. Clerk of the Board, and member of the City Board of Examiners since 1870. For twenty years he has been a member of the State Teachers' Association. In 1873, he was President of the Superintendents' Section, and President of the Association in 1877. He received a State certificate ; was given the degree of A. M. by Buchtel College in 1876, and, in 1880, that of Ph. D. from Wooster University. In March, 1853, he married Miss Mary A. Hardie, of Xenia, Ohio. She bore him four sons and two daughters ; all are living.

PROF. ELIAS FRAUNFELTER, Professor of Mathematics in Buchtel College, Akron ; is a son of John and Elizabeth (Reaser) Fraunfelter, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in 1846, settling near Ashland, where they resided until their death, she in 1871 and he in 1879, leaving three sons and six daughters. Of this family, the subject is the second son, and was born near P]aston, Northampton Co., Penn., April 3, 1840, and came here when but 6 years of age. He lived on a farm until 17, when he began teaching in the public schools of Ashland, and about the same time entered Vermilion Institute, and was made Tutor of Mathematics in 1859, continuing as such until 1862, when he enlisted in the 120th

0. V. I., organized at Mansfield. He entered as a private, and was soon after made Sergeant, then Orderly Sergeant, and after the battle of Chickasaw Bluffs and Arkansas Post was commissioned First Lieutenant. He was detailed as aide-de-camp to Gen. Osterhaus, commanding Ninth Division of Thirteenth Army Corps. In May, 1863, he was commissioned Captain of Co. F in his regiment, and commanded it in all the engagements during the seige of Vicksburg. He was made Adjutant of the 120th 0. V. I., and was with Gen. Banks in the invasion of Louisana after the fall of Vicksburg. His regiment was with Gen. Banks on the Red River Expedition, and on the 4th of May, 1864, he and a large portion of the regiment were captured at Snaggy Point, on Red River, and were taken to different points, until finally landed at rebel prison in Texas called Camp Ford, where they were confined for thirteen months, and were badly treated and ill-fed on chopped corn. He and Capt. Miller were the only ones exchanged at New Orleans in July, 1865, were furloughed home and mustered out at Columbus in August. He then returned to Vermilion Institute as teacher of mathematics, remaining until spring of 1866, when he with Rev. S. T. Boyd organized Savannah Academy, at Savannah, Ohio, a private school, where he continued until 1873, successfully put up large buildings, and in the fourth year (1870) catalogued 385 students. In 1873, he came to Akron, and accepted the Chair of Mathematics in Buchtel College, which he still fills. He was married April 2, 1867, to Miss Laura J. Caldwell, a daughter of Rev. J. P. Caldwell, of Barnesville, Ohio. They have one son and one daughter. Prof F. received the degree of Master of Arts in Bethany College in 1873, and the degree of Ph. D. in Lombard University at Galesburg, 111., in July, 1879.

CHARLES WHITTLESEY FOOTE, lawyer, Akron ; is a son of Horace and Rosanna (Whittlesey) Foote, a sister of Col. Charles Whittlese}', and was born in Tripoli, Syria, near Beyrout, Jan. 21, 1853 ; his parents were missionaries. When he was about 2 years old, they returned to America ; his mother died Dec. 24, 1854, off" Sand}' Hook; his father came on with his child to Tallmadge, where he lived with his uncle. Dr. L. C. Walton. In the fall of 1870, the subject entered Western Reserve College, and graduated as valedictorian of class of 1874. lie spent the next three years in Cornell Universit}' in post-graduate studies, received the degree of A. M. in 1876, Ph. D. in 1877 ; the next year was spent in Tallmadge with his father, and during the summer and fall of 1878 was assistant historian on Cuyahoga Count}' Histor}-, published by Lippincott & Co. In the fall of 1878, he began reading law with Marvin & Grant, and was admitted to the bar in June, 1879, at Wooster. He at once became a member of the firm, with whom he had studied. He was married July 30, 1879, to Miss Harriet M., daughter of Prof. Hosford, of Hudson.

REV. JOSEPH F. FAHS, minister, Akron ; was born at York, Penn., Jan. 18, 1825. At 14 he entered a store as clei'k at Litiz, Penn., remaining four years, in the meantime, through his own endeavors, obtaining a fair knowledge of the English branches. At 18, he returned to York, where he again clerked in a store and recited, in his leisure moments, to a Moravian minister. In two 3'ears he began teaching in a private school, continuing about two years, at the same time carrying on his studies, when he was appointed a teacher in the York Co. Academy, and there pursued the languages. At the expiration of one j'ear, he taught vocal music, and engaged in the study of theology and languages. At this time, through his own efforts, he was proficient in Latin and Greek. In 1851, he placed himself under the instruction of the Rev. Dr. Seiss, of Cumberland, Md., for about one and one-half years. In 1852, he was licensed to preach by the Maryland Synod of the Lutheran Church, and began his ministerial labors at Hancock, Md., where he remained three years, at the end of which time his health failed. After recovering, he took charge of a Lutheran Church in Newtown, Va., for foui'teen months, when his health again failed. His next field of labor was at Williamsport, Penn.; here he continued five years, and was then called to Allentown, Penn., where he labored for about ten years with good success, part of the time teaching in Nuremburg College. In October, 1872, he came to Akron, where he became Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, which position he still retains, having more than trebled the membership of the church in less than a decade. May, 1854, he married Miss Emma Miller, of Norristown. Penn. There

CHARLES S. FARRAR, Akron, oldest son of Sumner and Sophia (Bruce) Farrar ; was born in Old Concord, Mass., Feb. 22, 1825. Here he lived until he was 14, when he lived at Millbury, same State, for four years, after which he went to Fitchburg, Mass., where he learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked until he was 29, when he entered the employ of Page, Whitman & Co., first as woodworker for a 3'ear, and he subsequently worked on the knives, sickles and edged tools, working as journeyman and foreman there until 1869, in April of which year he came to Akron, Ohio, and took charge of the manufacturing department of the Akron Knife Works, having charge, also, of the erection of the buildings, which at that time were not commenced. He has since been Superintendent of the works. Aug. 21, 1847, he married Miss Emma Bruce, of Fitchburg, Mass. She bore him three children, viz., Mary T., Freddie S. and Ella S. The}' adopted two children, viz., Willie, who died when ten months old, and George Francis, who died at Akron Sept. 18, 1880, in his 30th year. Sumner B'arrar died ten years after the birth of our subject, leaving him to battle for himself

NAHUM FAY, manufacturer, etc., vVkron ; is a son of Hannaniah and Rebecca (Mansfield) Fay, and was born July 26, 1811, in Reading, Windsor Co., Vt. His youth was spent there on a farm until he was 20 years old. He received a common-school and academic education, and began teaching at the age of 18, continuing for six winters. He then traveled for three years for a map publishing company, during the time learned the art of printing them from copper-plates. In July, 1836, he came to Akron in the interest of his company. Their maps were of the United States, also of Ohio and other States. He worked in the establishment (except winters) for six years. In 1837, he went back to Vermont and was married to Miss Lucia Cumings, of Windsor Co., Vt, and at once returned to Ohio by canal and lake. They have two children - Henry C. M., and Emma V., wife of James W. Chamberlain, of Akron. Mr. F. taught five winters in North Akron, the first two winters in the old post oflSce building. In the fall of 1843, he was elected by the Whig party County Recorder and re-elected in 184G, serving in all six years; he had also been City Clerk and Marshal and Township Clerk. He was appointed Deputy Treasurer in 1849 under Wm. H. Uewey for two years, and under Frederick Wadsworth two years, and under Dr. Rice two years, afterward bought grain for several j'ears. About the year 18G0, he began the manufacture of cordage, which he has continued ever since. His machines are run by hand, and the articles of cordage thus made are of the best qualit3^ Mr. Fay is the third son in a family of three sons and four daughters, two of whom are living.

DR. W. K. FOLTZ, physician, Akron ; is a native of Mifflin Co., Penn. He was born Nov. 15, 1829. His father was a carpenter and joiner, and he was raised to the same business. At the age of 18, he began teaching, which he continued till 1850, when he began reading medicine with Dr. C. F. Stauber, of Wooster, Ohio, and read with him for two years. He then attended the Heidelberg College, at Tiffin, Ohio, and alternated teaching for two 3'ears. In the summer of 1855, he began practice in La Fa^^ette Center, Medina Co., and, the following year, he moved to Sharon Center, where he remained until 1867. He graduated from the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati. In 1867, he engaged in a drug business, and practiced his profession at Ashland, Ohio. April 14, 1877, his business was consumed by fire, and, the following August, he came to Akron, where he has practiced since. He is a member of the American Pharmaceutical Association. He was married. May 12, 1856, to Miss Carrie L. Lehman, a native of Wayne Co., Ohio ; they have one child - Kent 0.

DR. A. E. FOLTZ, physician, Akron ; is a native of Wayne Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, and was born Jan. 29, 1840. His father, Moses Foltz, was a carpenter by trade, and taught school during winters. A. E., the subject, learned his father's trade. At the age of 17, he began teaching, and lived at home until 1862. In July, of that 3'ear, he enlisted in the 102d 0. V. I., Co. I, in which compan}' and in one tent wei'e his four brothers. He served until the close of the war. The five brothers were in the various engagements of the regiment, among which were the siege of Decatur, and the battle of Athens. They returned home at the close of the war. Our subject began reading medicine in October, 1865, at Sharon Center, Medina Co., with Dr. W. K. Foltz, and graduated in the spring of 1869 at Charity Hospital Medical College of Cleveland, which is now known as the Medical Department University of Wooster. In the summer of 1869, he began practice at Ashland, Ohio, and, after one year, came to Akron, where he has since practiced. He is a member of the Summit Co. Medical Society, and also the Union Medical Society of Northeastern Ohio. Oct. 6, 1870, he married Miss Frances, a daughter of Dr. William Bowen. She is a native of Stark Co., Ohio.

L. H. FARRAND, groceries, Akron ; is a somewhat recent addition to the list of grocery merchants of Akron, yet one who has, by good financiering and a close attention to his business, placed himself among the rank of successful merchants, and, as such, is entitled to more than a passing mention. His name is of English origin, and he is a native of Wyoming Co., N. Y., whei'e, at the age of 18 years, he began work at the carpenter's trade, and followed it as a business until he engaged in the grocer}' trade, except the time spent in the army during the war of the rebellion. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, of the 140th N. Y. V. I., but was transferred to the 1st N. Y. Dragoons, with which force he served for a time, and was then detailed as Sei'geant of a corps of engineers, which was stationed near Fortress Monroe. In due time he received an honorable discharge from the proper authorities, after which he returned to his old home in New Yoi'k. Seven years ago, he came to Akron, when his first introduction into the business in which he has been so successful was in the capacit}^ of a salesman for Messrs. Heaston & Smith, with whom he remained for about four months. He then, in company- with Mr. N. B. Allen, engaged in the business on his own account, and located in South Akron. The firm was known as N. B. Allen & Co., Mr. Farrand having almost exclusive charge of the business. His next step was to bu}- Mr. Allen's interest in the business, and, a few years thereafter, he moved to his present place of business, corner Main and Exchange streets, which is a well-finished business room. 20x65 feet. His success in the future can hardl}' be questioned, if the past may be taken as a criterion, as he began business on a capital of

$150, and has now a business of an aggregate annual sale of $3,200. He employs two clerks, and runs a delivery wagon. Lest he may think we design this as an advertisement, instead of a brief sketch of his business career, as well as other historical facts, we will only add that, in 1 854, he was married to Miss Tryphena H. Lancaster, who is the mother of their only child. Master Alfred, aged 4 years.

DANIEL FARNAM, of W. B. Doyle & Co., Akron, was born in Essex Co., N. Y., April 8, 1816, and is a son of Amasa and Polly (Thompson) Farnam, natives of the Eastern States, who were married in New Hampshire, and moved to Northern New York at an early day, and to Vermont in 1817, where they resided until 1831, when they came to Ohio, their mode of traveling being by team and canal to Buffalo, thence by lake to Sandusky, Ohio, and by team to Marion County ; thence a few years later to Hardin County. Here they died, and their son, the subject of this sketch, came to Akron on a visit to relatives and concluded to remain. He worked awhile in a saw-mill, and then in the powder factorj-, where he remained for six years. He then bought an interest in the linseed oil works, and three years later, the oil and powder business were consolidated. Mr. F. was identified with the business some three years, when he sold out and bought a farm in Hardin County. Two years later, he rented his farm and went to Xenia, where he became superintendent of the powder works, continuing for two and a half years, during the time buj-ing an interest in the powder works of Akron, and finally returning to that place. He continued in the business until 1865, when he sold out and became a partner in the present business. He was married Dec. 23, 1843, to Miss Lydia Todd, a native of Seneca Co., N. Y. She was living in Akron with her sister, Mrs. Andrews. Seven children were born of this marriage, of whom six are living, viz., Harriet A., now Mrs. Cole, of Akron ; George D., who lives in Akron ; Abbie T., now Mrs. Reed, of Iowa ; Francis J., Carrie;, and Mary E., at home. Mr. F. voted first for Gen. Harrison, and has voted with the Whig and Republican parties ever since. He is a Baptist, and has been a member of that church for over fifty years.

and one of two surviving, born to Andrew and Elizabeth (Shafer) Fisher. He is a native of Alsace, France, and came to the United States when but 13 ^ears of age, with his parents, who settled at Warren, Penn. He is a dentist b}' profession, and has followed it for the past thirt}' years. His wife is a native of Pennsylvania. They now live at Warren. H. M. (the subject), lived at Warren until 1872, except six years spent with his parents in Illinois and Wisconsin. He received an academic education in the Fi'anklin and Warren Academies, and entered and pursued a collegiate course at the Allegheny College, at Meadville, Penn., for two and a half years, when, owing to ill health, he was compelled to discontinue his studies. He began reading medicine in 1867, with Dr. Daniel Shanahan, of Warren, and in March, 1872, he graduated at the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia. In June following, he began practice in Warren, remaining a few months, when he came to Akron. In December, 1872, he removed to Allegheny- City, Penn., where he practiced in partnership with Dr. Thomas Elliott until March, 1876, when he again came to Akron, and has since practiced here. He was appointed surgeon for the N. Y., P. & 0. R. R. at Akron Jan. 26, 1881. He is a member of Union Medical Society of Northeastern Ohio, and of the Summit County" Medical Society, of which he has been Recording Secretary. He was married Ma}- 21, 1873, to Miss Mary Talbott, a native of Warren, Penn. They have two children, viz., Frank T. and Clara E.

NATHAN L. GLOVER, teacher of music, Akron. The subject of these lines is a son of Joel and Elizabeth (Shannon) Glover. He was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, Dec. 1, 1842. Here he grew to manhood, emplo3-ed b}^ the multifarious duties of farm life, until he reached the age of 28. When but a bo}^, however, he began the study of music, and, at 10 years old, could read it quite readily. Impelled solely by his love for the art, he struggled on with only the meager advantages aftbrded at home and at the singing school until, in 1865, he gained such a mastery of vocal music that he began teaching and forming classes, first in Indiana and subsequently at various points in his native State. In 1868, he became a pupil of the Normal Music School held that year at Painesville. Ohio, under the management of N. Coe Stewart and S. B.

Hamlin, and, in 1869-70, he resumed the work of teaching, with increased success. During the summer of 1870, he entered the school again at Painesville, Ohio, as pupil. In 1871, the Normal Music School, which for several years has been under the direction of Prof. N. Coe Stewart, of Cleveland, Ohio, who has associated with him some of the finest musicians and prominent teachers in the West, was held in Akron, Ohio. This school, held each year (except 1876) in some town or city of Ohio, has educated a large number of pupils throughout Oliio and adjoining States, who have done more, perhaps, to popularize music than any other agenc}' in the State. Mr. Cxlover became assistant teacher in the Normal of 1871, and, in the spring of 1872, he went to Cleveland, Ohio, and placed himself under the personal instruction of Prof. Stewart, remaining until the summer session opened in Akron, where he was again emploj^ed as instructor. In September, 1872, he was employed as teacher of music in the public schools of Akron. Up to this time, no systematic attempt had been made to introduce music in the Akron schools. A few lessons had been given by Mr. N. C. Stewart at long intervals. While a vast number desired musical instruction for their children, many believed that only the -' favored few " could be taught to sing and read music, and among the last-named were some of the members of the board, who looked upon the introduction of music as a doubtful experiment. It was during this crucial period that our subject began his labors in the Akron schools, and nine years of persistent, earnest work have removed this branch of stud}^ from the realm of uncertainty. It has demonstrated that every child not deformed can be taught to sing. The course, which begins with the elements in lowest primaries, carries the pupil step by step over a twelve j'ears' course to the high school, where classical music is sung. The results which follow the systematic study of music arc second to none in importance, and offer discipline of mind and culture of the heart that can be obtained in no other way. In addition to Mr. Grlover's continuous nine years' work in the Akron schools since 1872, he has simultaneously taught six years in the Wooster schools, seven years in Kent, seven years in Ravenna, two years in Wads worth and one year in the Cuyahoga Falls public schools, and has at present over five thousand pupils under his immediate instruction. Since 1871, he has been associate teacher during the summer sessions of the Normal Music School, held successively at Akron, Zanesville, Wooster, Sandusky, Delaware, Warren, Youngstown and Shelby. Mr. Glover was chorister of the Congregational Church of Akron from 1872 to 1877, when he was called to a like position in the First M. E. Church, where he still remains. He has also been leader of the Choral Society of Akron for several years. He was married, Aug. 21, 1873, to Miss Kate Morledge, of Waynesburg, Ohio. Of this mai'riage there are two daughters - Mary M. and Nellie L.