Wayne Township (part 12 of 19)

Our subject was reared in Carroll County, Ohio, and received bis education in the district schools. In 1808 be Wight his present farm and has given his attention closely to agricultural pursuits ever since. He is one of the leading farmers and much esteemed citizens of his neighborhood.

Mr. Adams was married in Caldwell County. Missouri, to Elizatath Dudley, daughter of Edward and Lydia Dudley. She died February 27, 1905, survived by all of her 10 children, as follows: Lydia Ann. b.rn January 5. 1862, who married George Moore, a potter, formerly of East Liverpool, now of Trenton, New Jersey; Flora, born August 13, 1864, who married Sherman Grove; Charlotte, l>orn May 31, 1865. who married William J. Riley, a railroad man, and has two children, - Elizabeth and Lydia Ann; Rhoda Jane. lx)rn May 4, i860, who is married and resides with her three children in Toronto, Ohio: Alice, born August 9, 1867, who married Charles Wark and lives in Wheeling, West Virginia ; William Francis, born August 1, 1869. who lives in the West: John M., l>orn September ^4, 1871. a resident of Carroll County. Ohio, who married Erne Gilson, daughter of John S. Gilson, whose family history w ill be found in this work, and has four children. - Warren Gilson, I'lia Jean and Orretta Jane and Orville John I twins) ; Ida. l»orn September 18. 1873, who is the wife of Rev. II. J. Rose, living near Pittsburg, - they have four children. Gladys. Parker, Ethel and Joseph; Clementine, Ixim Decemljcr 8, 1875. who married H. P. Rose and lives at Chester, West Virginia. - they have three children. Lloyd. Edna and Hazel ; and Delia, born Novemlier -'8. 1878, who married Arthur Simmons and lives in Amsterdam. Jefferson County, - they have two children, Paul, born May -'5. 1903. and Alvin. bom August 8, 1904.

Mr. Adams has always been a stanch supporter of the Democratic party. He is one of the leading members of the Presbyterian Church at Monroeville.

dlKKT EDGAR RAYMAN, M. S.,. M. A., superintendent of public in- -'.ruction at East Liverpool, is one of < Miio's leading educators, and is not unknown to the business circles of Columbiana County. His birth occurred July 3, 1859, at Adelphi, Pickaway County, Ohio, and he is a son of Daniel and Adeline (Withrow) Raymau.

The Rayman family is of German extraction, being founded in America by Rev. John Rieman. a Lutheran clergyman, a native of Heidelberg and probably a graduate of one of the great universities there. He settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he expounded the Word for many years and where lie reared a goodly family. His son, Daniel Rieman, who retained the German spelling of his name, was born in Lancaster County but subsequently moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, where his son Daniel, father of our' subject was born in 1842.

In young manhood Daniel Rayman moved to Pickaway County where he engaged in fanning. In 1864 he proved his loyalty to the government by enlisting when the call was made for men to serve 100 days. He was a man of sterling business qualities and upright life. In 1857 he married Adeline Withrow and they became the parents of nine children, namely: Robert Edgar. Elmer E., James M., Walter S.. Benjamin F., Frances (wife of John Finney), Margaret (wife of James Ackers), Lucy (wife of James Schladell ) and Harriet, de- [ ceased. The parents were devout members of the L'nited Brethren Church.

Our subject was reared on the home farm where be remained until 18 years of age, attending the district schools and assisting in the work on his father's farm. His inclinations, however, did not lead him to view a farmer's life with any great amount of envy, and he verv early began to plan for one along intellectual lines. After taking the teacher's course at the Normal University, at l^ebanon, Ohio, lie began teaching in Fairfield County and continued through eight terms, four years in all. During the interims he attended Otterbein University and the Northwestern Ohio Normal School, and in 1884 he was graduated from the latter institution with the degree of P.. S. In 1892 the degree of M. S. was conferred on him by Ada College, and in 1896 the same institution gave him the degree of M. A.

Following his graduation from the normal school, in 1884, Mr. Rayman became principal of the public schools of Lithopolis. Ohio, where he taught for 43 mouths. In addition to the heavy work involved, he conducted a summer normal school, bringing it to successful completion. He also conducted institutes at Hocking, Meigs, Vinton and Highland during summer vacations. From this field of work he went to Logan, Ohio, where he accepted the position of superintendent of schools, and here lie remained in congenial surroundings for nine years, resigning at the close of this period in order to accept the resjxdisihlc position he has filled at Fast Liverpool since August. 1807. The advance made by the schools of this city during the eight years of his administration is marked by greativ increased facilities, higher educational standards, greater efficiency and more thorough and satisfactory organization.

Mr. Rayman is a valued memlier of the executive committee of the superintendents' section of the Ohio State Teachers' Association, of which he was formerly president: is a member of the executive committee of the Southeastern Ohio Teachers' Association, of which he was president one year, and is a member of the National Educational Association and belongs to its transportation committee. In 1904 he was elected president of the Eastern Ohio Teachers' Association. For the past 12 years he has been one of the trustees of W'ooster University and is a ntemlvr of the board of trustees appointed to inspect class work.

of the State for many years, Mr. Rayman has found time and opportunity to also interest himself in several business enterprises. He is treasurer of the Fnglewood Land Company, is secretary of the Ceramic City Mining & Milling Company, is a director of the Ohio Coal & Coke Company and was one of the organizers of the Ohio River Oil & Gas Company, of which he has lieen president since its beginning. He is always ready to recognize religious duties and social claims. Both he and his wife are active members of the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool. He has served as superintendent of the Sunday-school but now confines his attention to a rather remarkable Bible class, which numbers 167 meml)ers. lie has reason to be gratified over his success in this work and it is a pretty good test of his versatility as well as personal inlluencc that he weekly faces not less than 71 meml)crs, on an average, by whom he is held in high regard and warm affection.

In 1884. at Clearport, Ohio, Mr. Rayman was married to Eva Shaeffer. who is a daughter of Noah Shaeffer. a prominent resident and farmer of that township. They have two children, viz. : Rowan Edna and Esther Marie. The social connections of the family are many and their personal friends are legion. Politically a Republican. Mr. Rayman seeks no public honors for himself but is actively and unselfishly interested in the welfare of the city and gives his inlluencc in support of good laws. His fraternal relations are with the Masons and the Knights of Pythias.

)L. HUGH LAUGHL1N. superintendent of the State Line Coal Company, has been identified with the coal industry of Columbiana County since the close of the Civil War and been one of the most prominent in the development of this field. He has also l>een connected with many other public enterprises and business concerns and is considered one of East Palestine's most public-spirited and substantial citizens.

Pennsylvania. May 12, 1845. ami is a son of 1 Robert and Mary Laughlin. At the age of seven years lie was thrown tq>on his own re- | sources, and in 1855 he came to Ohio and hired as a farm hand, the remuneration for his work being his board and clothes. He continued at farm work until the outbreak of the Civil War, when in April. 1861. he enlisted in the 10th Regiment. Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, with which he served three years and three months. He was with the Army of the Potomac and served in all the important engagements of his regiment, including Gettysburg. Antietam, Fredericksburg and the engagements throughout the Peninsular campaign. He was wounded twice - first by a shell at Mechanicsville, and subsequently by a rille IkiII through the right forearm at Charles City ! Cro<s Roads. On June ii, 1864, he was mustered out and returned to Columbiana County. He was a gallant soldier and bore himself with credit throughout the war. On .August 23, 1875, the military Ixwly known as the "Past Palestine drays" was organized and in 1876 was mustered as Comjvmy E, 10th Regiment. Ohio National Guard, with Hugh Laughlin as captain. He was later advanced to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, since which time he has been familiarly known by the title of colonel. In January. 1879, the regiment was relettered and the "East Palestine Grays" became Company 1). The company gnincd its name by the style of uniform adopted, which was at first a handsome gray, but when it became a part of the State militia ft was necessary to change to the regulation army blue.

In 1865 Colonel Laughlin accepted the position of weitjhmaster with the Car Don Hill coal mine and continued in that capacity until 1807. when he was made superintendent of the mine and given charge of the company store, handling a line of groceries. In 1809 the management of the Massillon Coal Mining Company was tendered him and he served in that capacity until 1874. He then returned to Columbiana County to take charge of the opening of a mine for the State Line Coal Company. of East Palestine, and has since that time served as superintendent.

The State Line Coal Mine Company was organized in 1874, with James Mullins, of Wooster. Ohio, as president; Campl>cll II. Herron, of Pittsburg, as treasurer, and has a capitalization of $30,000. W. J. Mullins became treasurer upon the death of Mr. Herron and has since served in that capacitv. They own and operate four different mines^-onc at Deerfield. Ohio; one at New Water ford and another at New Philadelphia, in addition to the State Line mine. All are drifts but the Deerfield mine, which in 1902 sunk a shaft 185 feet deep and is operated by compressed air machinery. The New Philadelphia mine is run by compressed air machinery and is equipped in the most modern style, using electric motors for gathering coal instead of the mule svstem. The State Line and Fairfield mines are run by cable, and this company was the first of any operating in Ohio to employ rope haulage. They have a complete system of bells operated by electricity for danger signals, giving easy communication with the engineer. This company was also the first to use telephones in the mines, but owing to the dampness it was not a success. From 200 to 225 men are employe ' in the State Line mine and are under the direct supervision of Colonel Laughlin ; the mine has an average daily output of from 550 to 650 tons. The four mines of the company have a total capacity of t,8oo tons, but the daily average is between 1,20b and 1,500. The product of the State Line and Fairfield mines is used principally by railroads, that of the Deerfield for domestic purposes, and that of the New- Philadelphia for steam and domestic purposes. Colonel Laughlin had charge of the accounts and all business of the State Line until 1900. when the office management of the four mines was concentrated. This is one of the largest companies in the State, and Colonel Laughlin is frequently called in council by the officers of the company who have high regard for his business judgment and experience. He is a man of great energy and foresight and keeps in close touch with the men under his supervision, who hold him in highest respect. His success in holding bis crews together has been remarkable. He has helped many of the miners and their families in locating here anil many of these now own their own homes. In the matter of temperance he is very exacting, anil the men realizing their employment depends upon the oliservance of this rule are much benefitted if inclined to intemperance.

Our subject is one of the stockholders of the Fairfield Coal Company which he opened and superintended during the first four years of its existence. In 1887 he was one of the founders of the sewer-pipe works, which were in 1890 sold to a Pittsburg firm ; and in 188S helped establish a plant for the manufacture of fire-brick of which he served as geticrai manager until it was sold in 1900 to the National Fire Proof Company. He has served <m the Board of Education and in the Town Council of East Palestine, and has always been active in promoting the best interests of the city.

Colonel Laughlin has been thrice married, his first wife dying in 1868. In 1870 he formed a second union, marrying Elizabeth Palmer, a daughter of Adam Palmer, whose ancestors lived in this country prior to the Revolutionary War. She died in 1875, leaving one daughter, Mary Belle, wife of Daniel II. Mackintosh. Mr. and Mrs. Mackintosh are both active church workers and take leading parts in the choir of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject formed a third union with Almira Koch, who is of German descent and is a daughter of Martin and Delilah Koch, the latter of whom died in 1904. William Koch, a brother of Mrs, Laughlin is general agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Colonel Laughlin is a Republican in politics and has served on congressional and judicial committees, but has never aspired to office. Me and his wife are member* of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was trustee about 20 years.

Our subject was left fatherless in infancy and he has had his own way to make in the world. In 1866 he came to America and settled first at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in the monument business. From there he came to Salem, in 1895. Here he first worked as a stone and granite cutter, sonic of the line new residences showing his excellent work, notably that of the late J. Twing Brooks. Since January, 1899, Mr. \ellie has been engaged in the monument business here, where lie has a large and important plant, employs eight men and does an annual business of between $^0,000 and $40,000. The plant is located on Depot street and here all kinds of granite ami marble monuments and vaults are manufactured. On account of his perfect reliability and honest methods, Mr. Nellie has had no trouble in forging to the front.

Mr. Nellie was married to Lena E. Gcrber, and they have a very pleasant, comfortable home at No. 350 Garfield avenue. Both he and his wife were brought up in the Lutheran faith. In his political views he is a Republican. Fraternally he is a Woodman of the W orld, an Odd Fellow and an Elk.

r Salem, and one of the city's enterprising Inisincss men, was born in Germany. February tS. 1X74. and is one of a family of eight children lx>rn to his parents, Conrad and Mary (Hoffman) Nellie.

ARVl-.V S. SPONSFLLER, whose well-improved dairy farm is located in section 3. Fairfield township, belongs, on both paternal and maternal sides, to very old pioneer families of this section of the State. He is a son of Henry and Catherine (Candle) Sponseller.

The founder of the family in Ohio was the greatgrandfather. Conrad S[H>useller. the paternal grandfather, was born north of the pine swamp at North Lima. Mahoning County. ( )hio. and he was reared and schooled in Beav er township, that county. lie settled in the wilderness on the Columbiana anil Mahoning line and lived there until his death. lie married Nancy Seaclirist, who was l*>rn in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and died in . Beaver township, Mahoning County. Ohio. January 2i). 1X7?. She was a daughter of Jacob and Clui-tina ( poulk I Seachri^;.

of our subject, was lx>rn in Adams County, Pennsylvania, in 1760. of German ancestry, and was married there in 1786. In 1814 he settleil in Ohio as a pioneer farmer, locating near (New) Lisbon, ami in 1815 he purchased of Benjamin Uanna the southwest quarter of section 3. Fairfield township, known as the Allen farm, where die Columbiana Cemetery is now located He lived there until his wife died, August 1. 1827. when he removed to the home of his daughter Lydia. who hail married Peter Dehor! . He died at her home in Columbiana. February 23, 1831. aged 71 years. Mr. and Mrs. Seaohrist became the parents of 14 children, all of whom reached maturity and married.

Both the grandparents. Conrad and Nancy Sponseller, died of typhoid fever, lieing survived by nine of their 10 children, a daughter having died in infancy. The nine are as follows : Jesse, a fanner living near Canfield, Ohio; Caroline, wife of Simon Roninger; Maria Catherine, widow of Josiah Rohrhaugh, of {'airfield township: Harriet, wife of Christian Lipclv: Annie, widow of Noah Rapp. living near North Lima. Ohio; Henry, of Mahoning County; John, a carpenter of Columbiana; Josephus, a minister of the Lutheran Church; and Jacob, of Columbiana.

Harvey S. Sponseller was reared on the old homestead and was educated in the common and high schools of Columbiana. Prior to coming to his present farm in 1895. he was cmploved in the express office at C olumbiana, but that was only a temporary |»osition. his inclinations always having tieen in the direction of his present "pursuits. When he bought his farm from his father, he found that he would have a large amount of improving to do as the buildings were old and inadequate and in no way came up to his ideas of what a firstcla<s dairy farm should be. Dairying lieing the main interest, he has erected buildings especially adapted to this industry, with all sanitarv surroundings and modern and entirely upto-date appliances. The dimensions of his great barn are 44 bv (>2 on the main floor, and the _»o-foot [K>sts reach the roof. The straw shed. 40 by 44 feet, is a room on the second floor and is so arranged that a load of straw or grain can lie satisfactorily unloaded in five minutes. The capacity of his barn is 60 tons of hay and 30 loads of grain. The barn is insured for $2,000. The construction of the bam is that denomiated as "plank-frame." In the lower part, where he has accommodations for 33 head of cattle, he has provided a fine cement trough. He has a silo, 12 by 30 feet in ground dimensions and 30 feet deep. Other modern and desirable improvements have been added, and his five Holstein, Guernsey and Jersey cows have a home and the attention worthy of their lineage. At present his choice product is mainly shipped to Voungstown, but for five years be operated a dairy at Columbiana.

Mr. Sponseller was married in Fairfield township, in 1895. to Delia Rcnkenberger, who is a daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Macklin) Rcnkenberger. well-known and estimable residents of Mahoning County. Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller have two children. - Margaret and Gladys. Mr. Sponseller is a member of the German Reformed Church. Their present beautiful home, into which they moved in 1899. is one of the liest homes in the township and is surrounded by a beautiful, well-kept lawn. The appearance of the whole place indicates thrift and prosperity.

F. EAKIN. secretary, treasurer and manager of The Oriental Company (Incorporated), of Salem, and secretary, treasurer and general manager of The Fakin Manufacturing Company, is one of the most enterprising and successful young business men of this city. He was born July 23, 1872. on a farm north of Fast Liverpool, in Columbiana County, Ohio, and is a son of Samuel and Isaliel (Todd) Fakin.

The parents of Mr. Fakin were lioth born in Columbiana County and they now reside on 1 heir farm in St. Clair township. Samuel Fakin. the father, is an old soldier, having served with honor for over three years of the Civil War, as a member of Company C, 104th

Although H. K. Kakin has not been interested for many years in agricultural pursuits, he lived on a farm until he was 21 years of age. After completing the common school course, he attended the Indiana State Normal School at Valparaiso, Indiana, and then taught school for a year at Glasgow. Columbiana County, after which he went on the road for three years for The Eakin & Johnson Company, selling biking powder, and in this capacity he visited 17 States. In 1898 he located at Salem and established the present business, starting in a small room on Main street with a stock worth only a few hundred dollars. He did his own soliciting and delivering at first, but after one year of business he sought larger quarters on Broadway. Within two years the business had grown to such proportions as to warrant still larger accommodations. He now has the largest and in many ways the finest storeroom in Salem, its dimensions being 105 by 40 feet, including two stories and lascmeni. He carries an extensive line of fine china, including Haviland and English dinner wares and cut glass. Eight employees are kept, and more in the busy seasons. During the past year he has added a mail order and club department and his trade relations cover a large territory, not only in Ohio, but also in Pennsylvania and New York. The business, which had previously been conducted by Mr. Eakin as sole owner, although o|ierating under the name of The Oriental Tea & China Company, was incorporated in 1905, with a capital stock of $^5,000. and the present name - The Oriental Company - assumed.

The Oriental Company's business at Nos. j.'o-_>_> Broadway not only includes the handling of Mr. Eakin's patent fruit jar sealer, but also a very fine line of teas and coffees, lamps and china, confectionery and house furnishing goods, both wholesale and retail. A visit to his beautifully kept establishment well repays the time spent, for his choice goods are temptingly and attractively displayed. Mr. Eakin is also connected with The Kakin Manufacturing

Company, which was incorporated two years ago for the manufacture of Eakin's patent fruit jar sealer, a dough and bread raising cabinet ami a shade and curtain hanger. Mr. Eakin is the patentee of the fruit jar sealer and owns in it what may be denominated a "money maker."

Mr. Eakin was married on Christmas Day, 1 go i, to Ada A. Bowman, who was lx>rn in Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Christian and Martha (Webb) Bowman, natives of Mahoning and Columbiana counties, respectively. Mr. Kakin belongs to the Knights of Pythias, Sons of Veterans and Salem Business Association. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His portrait and a view of the store of The Oriental Company accompany this sketch.

\KL DANIEL KOLL, deceased, was a resident of Salem for almost 60 years. They were years of industry and great commercial prosperity, and they were also years rich in results which accrued to his fellow-citizens from his personal example of unquestioned integrity, his discerning public spirit and his continuous philanthropies. The birth of Karl Daniel Koll took place on December 18, 1812, at Lennep, Germany, and he was a son of Peter Arnold and Caroline Koll. His death occurred at Salem, February 24, 1892, at the age of 80 yeans.

In the days when he was a boy in Germany, the youth of 12 years was considered old enough to begin an apprenticeship to some selfsupjH)rting trade and he accordingly spent four years learning to be a practical tinner. Complying w ith the law of the land, he then traveled up and down the country, working as a journeyman, for three years, when he was deemed sufficiently experienced to enter into business for himself. He took advantage of this permit and opened up a shop at Minden, Prussia, although then but t8 years old. As soon as he began to prosper he married, probably in 1834. for soon after he and his wife came to America,

Mr. Koll did not establish a business there but settled at New Brighton, Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1844, when he came to Salem. Here he embarked first in a tinware business, shortly afterward adding stove* to his stock, and for many years he continued in this line of trade. His business capacity was of the best as was shown in subsequent years, when he was invited to become director and stockholder in various large business enterprises here. He was one of the charter members of the Victor Stove Company, with which he remained connected as long as he was active in business, which company is still controlled by members of the family. His public spirit was notable and he was mainly instrumental in the establishment of the Salem gas plant, when many more conservative citizens still thought "old ways" sufficiently good. From 1865 until 1869 he operated the Salem water-works system. His long business career was one marked by honorable methods and in perfect consonance with the rigid rules of the Quaker faith to which he subscril>ed all his life. For many years he was an acceptable preacher in the Society of Friends, with which Ixxly he became united at Minden. transferring his membership to the United States when he settled in America. On several occasions he visited Knghnd. Ireland and Wales in the interests of the society. He was unassuming in manner and reticent concerning the large amount of charity l:c annually dispensed. He passed away crowned not only with honored age but also with respect, esteem and affection.

Mr. Koll was married twice: first, in Germany, to Julia Seelx>hm. who died at Salem. Ohio, in 1866. aged 56 years. They had eight children, namely : Mary, deceased : Benjamin S.. of St. Louis; Mrs. Lydia K. Lightfoot. who lives in Butler township near Salem; Joseph, who died in 1901 ; William H.. who is president and treasurer of the Victor Stove C ompany, of Salem; Mrs. Esther K. Tolerton, of Alliance, whose husband has large banking interests there; Charles, who is manager for a stove firm in Chicago; and Mrs. Martha K. Otis, of Sherwood, New York.

Mr. Roll's second union was with Mary J.- Fawcett, who was bom in 1810 and still survives, lieing the oldest native resident of Salem who has spent a whole life here. At the time of his decease. Mr. Koll resided on Lincoln avertue, Salem, where burial services were held, interment being at Winona.

Mrs. Lydia K. Lightfoot, whose beautiful home in section 3, Butler township, is noticeable both on account of its substantial construction and for its fine situation, is the widow of the late Benjamin Lightfoot and -the oldest surviving daughter of Karl Daniel and Julia (Seelwhm) Koll. She was l>oru in Pennsylvania, and on May 20, 1880, she was united in marriage with the late Benjamin H. Lightfoot.

Benjamin H. Lightfoot was l>orn August 15, 1827, near Philadelphia, coming from one of the oldest Quaker families of the country. He settled at Pittsburg about 1878 and there was actively engaged in business until within a short time of his decease. He was an important factor in business circles there for more than a quarter of a century and was very well known.

Mr. Lightfoot was a consistent Quaker and not only carried into the affairs of his daily life the practice of the precepts learned at his mother's knee in childhood, but made them a foundation stone upon which he built up business success. Everywhere was his advice sought and respected for he was recognized as a man whose moral preemptions were never dimmed by passion or sullied by speculation, a man who was public-spirited, charitable and just, who could view a subject from all sides and give an impartial opinion. Such was the late Benjamin H. Lightfoot in the eyes of his fellow -citizens. He was always a notable figure in every gathering, clad in his broadbrimmed Quaker hat and suit of black, these being worn through life in spite of changes in the fashion of masculine attire. He was free, however, from all affectation and. in the midst of public greed and shameful money-making schemes, lived a quiet, honorable, prosperous business life.

well known, especially at Salem where liis wife's family had so long been prominent. Although he had reached the age of 76 years, his health was not seriously impaired, and when his last illness came upon him it was not regarded is probably fatal until within a few days of his death, which took place at his home at No. 5.225 Center avenue, Shadyside, Pittsburg. His burial was at Philadelphia, where he was laid by the side of memliers of his family, for generations gone.

After the death of her husband, Mrs. Lightfoot, with their one son, Ferris, removed to Ohio, deciding to locate in the neighborhood of Salem, near other members of her family. She selected a valuable tract of land in section 25, Butler tow nship, Columbiana County, coming to take possession in July, 1903. Here she has erected a handsome brick residence of modern pattern and equipped with all the conveniences which now serve to make a rural home superior to a city one. Its location is three miles west of Salem, on the public highway, and has the convenience of the Stark Electric Railroad running f>efore the door.

As surely as physical features and characteristics are reproduced in one generation after another, mental gifts and artistic ability are inherited in more or less degree, and this has notably been the case with our subject, whose grandfather, W illiam Beattie. was a sculptor who stood very high in his profession in his day. His work was so highly considered that it was exhibited for years in the Royal Academy died May 6, 1881, aged but 41 years, but during this period he had of.ihlished a reputation for line designing, that made him one of the most valued men of his profession 111 one of the largest artistic designing J establishments in New England. His training had been secure* 1 in one of the I lending art schools of London, after which he I o]>encd a studio at Birmingham. In 1879 he t came to America and entered the employ of I Reed & Barton, the great silverware manufac- ! turcrs at Taunton. Massachusetts. To him was 1 entrusted, thenceforth until his death, all the I choice artistic work of this firm and also the oversight of their factory. The great silver j centerpiece which this firm displayed at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia, which received the highest prize awarded silver exhibits, was the beautiful work of William C. Beattie. He married a lady who also is an artist, her work in china painting placing her far beyond the amateur class. She was lx>rn in 1838 at Iping. England, where her father's pai>er-mills led in the industries of the section. After remaining a widow for some years, she married T. W. Field and now resides at Brooklyn. New York. Mr. and Mrs. Beattie had three children : Herbert William, a sculptor, of Ouincy, Massachusetts: Kenneth P.. of this sketch: and Wilfred Pcrcival. a wood engraver, of Brooklyn. New York. All three sons inherited artistic tendencies and each one has become prominent in his own sjx?eial line.

Upon the death of his father, our subject entered the employ of Reed & Barton, spending his first year in the factory in order to gain the desirable practical experience and then entered the designing room. During the succeeding year he worked here and three times a week attended classes in art at the Boston Conservatory, preparatory to pursuing higher study in England. In 1883 lie went to London and spent two years in the South Kensington Museum, where his work won him a bronze medal and two Queen's prizes. Upon his return to New York, he entered into partnership with his brother Herbert and they opened a studio there, their combined work meeting with popular approval. Our subject had made a special' study of pottery work with the idea of giving his main attention tn this hranch and in 1887 he found an op|x>rtunity to pursue it in an offer from Knowles, Taylor & Knowles, of I-last Liverpool. Ohio. This lie accepted and entered the designing room of this firm and continued for three years in charge of the desinging of their pottery. He then opened an independent studio and from that time until the present has hcen engaged in general designing. His work possesses the highest artistic excellence ami he commands the patronage of many exclusive firms and private dealers.

Mr. Beattie was married September 26. 1898. to Helen Barrett, who is a daughter of (ieorge W. Barrett, of Ravenna. Portage County. Ohio. She is a member of the Dutch Reformed church at Cleveland, Ohio.

.Mr. Beattie has never taken any very active interest in political affairs, his temperament and ambitions not leading him to desire any public honors. His fraternal relations are with the Masons, being a member of Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M. and East Liverpool Chapter. Xo. 100. K. A. M.

EWIS WALKER, one of the leading citizens of West township, a survivor of the Civil War and for the past 24 years a justice of the peace, was born in Stark County, Ohio, five miles from his present home which is situated in section 22. He is a son of Walter R. and Eveline 1 Edwards) Walker.

Both parents of Mr. Walker were born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where the families have been known since before the Revolutionary War. Walter R. Walker was a son of Jacob Walker, who was lmrn in 1776 and married Rachel Craig, who was bom near the Brandywinc. in Delaware. Jacob Walker was a son of John W alker, who was lxirn in Ireland and immigrated at a very early day to Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he lived to the age of 80 years. His tomb may be found at Kennett Square. Jacob Walker also lived to advanced ape, Iteing <)J years old at the time of death. On the maternal side, our subject's mother is a descendant of William Edwards, who came to America from Wales in 1682 and settled in Hook township. Chester County his wife was Eleanor Plummer and the records of their marriage can still be seen in the Friends' Meeting House there.

Walter R. Walker, father of Lew is, moved to Stark County, Ohio, in 1835. and purchased the land on which he died in 1896. aged 86 years. He married in 1837 and his wife died in 1872, in her 52nd year. They had six children, viz: Ann. wife of Thomas Newcomer, of Stark County: William, who served three years during the Civil War. a member of the 104th Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf.. was wounded at the battle of I .'toy Creek. Georgia, he married Caroline Stelling and has four daughters, all of whom are married : Hiram, also a soldier in the Civil War, serving three years in the 104th Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf.. who married Sarah Willis after the war was over; Lewis, of of this sketch: Walter, who married Emma Bricker :and Lydia E.. now residing with her second husliand at Wilburn. Illinois, who has been twice married, first to John Lucas and second to Peter Strong.

Ijewis Walker was the third son of this loyal family to enter the army in the Civil War. He served three months in the 184th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf., taking part in the great battle of Perry ville. He was married, first, in 1869, to Mary Ann Kelley. who was a daughter of James Kelley, a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, and they had five children. Of these, Julia E. married Elson Irons, of West township, now of Wcllsville. and has five children. - Karl, Mildred. Elson. Gertrude and George W. :and '/.m married Austin Haycock, a grocer and provision merchant at Sehring. Ohio, and has four children. - Ellen. Ford. Erla. who is a school teacher and Vesta, deceased. Mrs. Walker died October 5. 1885. in her 34th year. The second marriage of Mr. Walker was to Lou Emma Summer, who is a daughter of Noah anil Susan (Aspey ) Summer, the former of whom was born at Poland. Mahoning County, Ohio, and the latter at North Georgetown, Columbiana County, Ohio. Besides Mrs.

Walker, the following constituted the family Mr. and Mrs. Summer: Mary Ann, wife of Jefferson Milbourn; Malinda, wife of Albert (Ruff: John A., a farmer and cheese manufacturer; Lucy A., wife of A. C. Smith; Harriet, wife of Daniel Ruff; Joseph B., deceased, and Amanda, wife of Allen VV. Fedlar. Mr. and Mrs. Walker ha ve fine child, Paul Russell, Iforn March 26. 1892.

Politically Mr. Walker is a Republican. For the past 24 years he has administered justice officially in West township and his judicial decisions have given universal satisfaction. In his church relations he belongs to the Bible Christian Church at Fast Rochester. He is one of the active and interested members of Grand Army Post. No. 106. Department of Ohio, and is fraternally connected with Minerva Lodge, No. 551, F. &- A. M.

FORGE C. MURPHY, secretary and treasurer of the George C. Murphy Pottery Company, of East Liverpool, was born at Brownsville. Pennsylvania. July 29, 1857. and is a son of Thomas B. and Jane ( Coffin) Murphy.

Our subject comes of Revolutionary stock, his great-grandfather, Henry Murphy, having come from Ireland to the American Colonies prior to the Revolutionary War, During the war he was a resident of Philadelphia bur later settled in Fayette County, where he established the homestead. His wife Susan lived to the age of 98 years, dying in 1844, having survived her huslvmd for sixteen years. An ancestor of our subject's mother. Capt. Tristan Coffin, was one of the original purchasers of Nantucket Island from the Indians for two beaver bats and $150. He was a sea captain and was once captured by pirates.

George Coffin, our subject's maternal grand father, was made a Mason in Lodge No. 25. in London. England, and his card of demit, which is now in the possession of his grandson, bears the date of 1R09.

his father's home in Fayette County. Pennsylvania. He carried on extensive farming and stock-raising operations on the Murphy homestead for many years but his later days were made wearisome on account of rheumatism. 1 le was a man of importance in his locality and was chosen to till many of the local offices on various occasions, serving as supervisor, trustee and most prolmbly as justice of the peace. He always supported the Whig party. Henry Murphy was married, first, to Mary- Hempstead, who was a daughter of Jeremiah Hempstead. She was Ijorn near Uniontown, Fayette County. Pennsylvania, in November. 1796 and died in 1834. Five of their six children grew to maturity, viz: Mary Ann. Joshua ami Henry, deceased : Thomas B . father of our subject: James, deceased, and Susan, who died in infancy. The second marriage was to Nancy- Palmer, also of Fayette County. Pennsylvania, mil they bad five children, namely: John. Samuel, Susan, Sevilla and John West. Henry Murphy was a member of the Presbyterian church, but his first wife, our subject's grandmother, belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Our subject came to East Liverpool. Ohio, with his parents in 1874. His father, Thomas B. Murphy, was born in the oh| home. JcfTer- >o 1 township, l ayette County, Pennsylvania, six miles east of Brownsville. on February 18, 182V), and was reared on the home farm where he remained until 19 years of age. when be learned die carpenter's trade. He served an apprenticeship of three years and followed the trade until i8;2. After his marriage he moved to Farmington. Virginia, ('now West Virginia), where lie formed a partnership with Elijah Morris and J. C. Price in a general mercantile business, the firm name being Murphy, Morris & Company. The enterprise was successfullyconducted for three years and then Mr. Murphy sold out his interest and returned to Brownsville, Pennsylvania, where he embarkc 1 in a grocery business and remained there «o engaged until 1874. 'n which year he came to Ohio and cmkirkcd in a grocery business at East Liverpool, in association with our subject, the firm name being Thomas B. Murphy & Son. This honorable old firm name has re- 1 mained unchanged, each son Incoming a part- ner upon the withdrawal of his predecessor. Harry E., the youngest son, entered the business in 1901. It has long been one of the leading concerns in its line of trade in the city and tlie same honorable business methods instituted by its founder still rule the house.

Thomas B. Murphy was united in marriage with Sarah Jane Coffin, who was lx>rn at Brownsville, Pennsylvania, November 7, 1830, and is a daughter of George Coffin. Eight children were horn to this marriage, namely: Mary, who died aged 21 years; Ollie. who lives at home; George C, the immediate subject of this sketch; Charles, deceased, who was a resident of Salem; Ella, who is the widow of Theodore Kober and resides with her father; Emma' Jane, who is the wife of George R. E. Gilchrist, an attorney at Wheeling. West Virginia; and Harry E., the junior partner in the firm of Thomas H. Murphy & Son. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are meml>crs of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Although Thomas P.. Murphy is a stanch Republican, he is in no way a politician and no political office is attractive enough to induce him to put aside his business interests and give it his attention. He has been quite prominent in the affairs of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for many years. lie is past grand of Hast Liverpool Lodge, No. 379, is chief patriarch of East Liverpool Encampment, No. 107. and is lieutenant colonel in the Patriarchs Militant. Canton Rhodes. No. 73. lie belongs also to the Order of United American Mechanics.

When George C. Murphy came to East Liverpool, he was yet a schoolljoy and he completed his education in the Hast Liverpool High School. He then entered his father's store with whom he continued until he was 20 years old and then entered the employ of William Hrlanger. a well-known retail clothing dealer of this city. He continued here until he had thoroughly learned the business, leaving his employer in iSJ-'o. in order to embark in the same business on his own account. He continued in the clothing business for eight years, his store having a good location on the "Diamond.*' and then disposed of it and in 1897 organized the George C. Murphy Pottery Company, of which he has been secretary and treasurer ever since.

This company began business in the old pottery of Mount ford & Company, which they purchased, but in 1 901, they sold the pottery to The East Liverpool Potteries Company, of which Mr. Murphy served as president for one and a half years. In July, 1903, the George C. Murphy Pottery Company repurchased their former pottery anil continued to operate it until it was destroyed by fire on March 4, j 904. This entailed a great loss to the company and to the city's industries as the business was a good one and their wares. scmi-|xjrcelain dinner ware and tine decorated ware, were in great demand wherever known.

On June 15, 1904, Mr. Murphy went to Barherton, Ohio, where he accepted a position as general manager of the Barherton pottery, which he resigned on June 1, 1905. and returned to East Liverpool and again occupied his comfortable home at No. 210 Third street. For some three years prior to removing to Barherton. Mr. Murphy had been a director in The First National Bank. For u years he served the city as a member of the Board of Education, but otherwise accepted no public office, being like his father a good citizen with no selfseeking motives. He is identified politically with the Republican party.

Mr. Murphy married Mary H. Croxall, who is a daughter of Jesse Croxall, one of East Liverpool's early potters, and they have two children : Jessie O. and Helen. They arc members of the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liver|)ool. in which Mr. Murphy has been an elder for 12 years. He has also been clerk of sessions and Sunday school superintendent. His fraternal relations are mainly with the Inde- |>cndent Order of Odd Fellows.

»S! \1( ROHRBAl'GH. One of the attractive homes in the environs of < 1 >kimhiana. a substantial brick resi- '"ence with cheerful surroundings, is the property of Mrs. Maria Rohrbaugh, who is the widow of the late Josiah Rohrhaugh. who for many years was identified with this town and all its important interests.

He was born May 12. 1833. in Beaver township, Mahoning County. Ohio, and was a son of Samuel and Catherine (Motter) Rohrbaugh, who were native* of Pennsylvania.

After four years residence in Lewistown, Ohio, after leaving his fathers farm. Mr. Rohrlmigh moved to Columbiana, Columbiana County. Ohio, where lie opened up the first shoe business in the place and thus was one of the earliest business citizens. He was a man of determined character and he was called upon very soon to assume the duties of office in the growing place. He served in almost all of the responsible local positions to which the votes of his fellow-citizens could elevate him, including that of mayor, and for 27 years was justice of the peace, his death in 1807 preventing his serving out his last term. At one period he was postmaster and there are few important records of the city's development on file which do not allude in some way to this useful, liberal and public-spirited citizen, lie soon became a property owner and erected his comfortable home, which now stands just licyond the corporate limits. Init was then in the midst of a clover field. He was one of the organizers of the Masonic lodge at Columbiana and a zealous member of the same all his lite. lie was one of the leading members of Grace Reformed Church ami pastor and people always found him ready to cooperate with them in all the branches of religious work. For years he was Sunday-school superintendent, was also choir leader and held some position or other on the official board. A member of a large family, two brothers and three sisters survive him.

Mr. Rohrbaugh was married in Mahoning County. Ohio, in December. j8iw. to Maria Catherine SiMmscllcr. who is a daughter of the l ite Conrad and Nancy (Seachrist) Sponscl- Icr. The father died January 29. 1875. The mother of Mrs. Rohrliaugh was a daughter of Jacob and C hristina i l'oulk ) Seachrisl. Jacob Seachrist was lmrn in 1760 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, married there in 1786 and in 1814 moved with his wile, four sons and five daughters to Ohio ami settled near (New) Lislmn. In the following year lie purchased of Benjamin Hanna the southwest quarter of section 3. Fairfield township, where the Columbiana Cemetery is now located. He died Februarv 23, 1831 and his wife died August I, 1827.

Mr. and Mrs. Rohrbaugh had three children lx>m to them, two of whom survive, viz. : John Manhattan and Annie. The former is now a resident of Canton. Ohio. He married Louise Banmsbargcr. who is a daughter of Abraham Baumsbarger. a retired farmer of Columbiana. They have three children. - Carl Harden. Julia and Alice. Annie is the wife of Homer J. Miller, also a resident of Canton. They have two children, - Aden Rohrbaugh and Helen.

When Mr. Rohrbaugh was called from earth, he still had very many large interests in his possession. Owing to the business capacity of his widow and his two children, all these interests were carefully looked after and they satisfactorily settled up 14 different estates for the heirs. Mrs. Rohrbaugh owns three lots in her home place. 160 feet deep, and a large part of this space she devotes to gardening. She is numl>ered with the older residents I and says she can recall when every face she \ met in the village was a familiar one. She is i -i member of ('.race Reformed Church and of its missionary society.

^|H RISTOPI 1 F.R T A TGF.NHORST. an influential and well-to-do agriculturist of St. Clair township and own- ! er of "Meadow Brook Farm." was lum in Germany in 1853. His parents. Frederick and Sophia (Huntvman) Tatgenhorst. came to America in 1868 and located ->t Stubenville. Ohio, where the mother died in 1800 at the age of 62 years. She left six children, namely; Fmma. deceased; Charles, deceased; Diedrich. deceased: Christopher; Herman, a resident of Fast Liverpool; and j Kate, wife of Henry Koch, of Fast Liverpool. After the death of the mother, the father made his home with his son Charles until his own death in 180,8. at the age of 70 years.

education in Germany, where a solid, substantial training is given, and after coming to tliis -country continued his studies in a night school in Pittsburg. He was employed by day as pastry cook in the Union Depot, a position he held lor seven years. Later he gave his attention to farming and in 1897 purchased his present farm of g> acres in section 22 St. Clair township ami the same year erected a fine residence and barn.

Mr. Tatgenhorst was married to Jennie Bick ami four children were the fruits of the union, viz.: May \\\, who married Archie Campl>ell. a shoe merchant of Wellsvillc: Harry, who married Lydia Schaft'er. by whom he has one child, - Mildred; Carl, who lives with his parents on the farm; and F.arl, who. is clerking in William Erlanger & Company's clothing house in East Liverpool. I*" red Bick. the father of Mrs. Tatgenhorst, emigrated from Germany to Buffalo. New York, and there worked at his trade, which was that of a carriage-maker; in later years he moved to Dunkirk. New York. He was married in Buffalo to Mary Hawillar. a native of Switzerland. He died at the age of 00 years and his wife, at the age of 56. leaving seven children, namely: Jennie; Henry Frederick, of Cleveland; Christopher, of Lisbon: Lewis, of I'.rie. Pennsylvania; Ida, wife of William Brewer, of Wickliffc. Ohio; Charles of Newburg. Ohio; and Millie, who died at the age of 18 years. Mr. Tatgenhorst is a Republican and lie and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

NIF.L J.POWELL, one of the substantial, retired residents of Damascus, and one of the honored survivors nf the great Civil War. formerly resided upon a fine farm of 80 acres in Butler township. He was liorn in Knox township. Columbiana County, Ohio, December 30, 1830, and is a son of William and Catherine ( Ihirger ) Powell.

1803. and was a son of Thomas Powell and a grandson of William Powell. The first William Powell, probably of Irish and Welsh par- J entage, came to America on one of the ships which carried emigrants in those days who agreed to bind themselves to work for any employer in order to pay back the passage money such employer would advance. During his term of servitude he was kicked by a horse and made a cripple for life. He was survived by 1 1 children, and his son Thomas also reared 1 1 children. Thomas Powell was born in Maryland and in 1811 he came to Ohio and died at his home in Stark County.

William Powell accompanied his parents to Ohio. For a number of years the family lived near Lisbon. When he married, be bought a farm in Knox township where he lived the remainder of his life, dying there at the age of 81 years and seven months. He was a consistent member of the Lutheran Church and at times filled official positions. He was an industrious, honest man. met with satisfactory success in his business enterprises and was universally esteemed. He married Catherine Burger, a daughter of Daniel Burger. Mrs. Powell was liorn in Adams County. Pennsylvania. September 26, 1804. and died June 1885. The Burgers are of Pennsylvania Dutch extraction, a very ol<l and prominent family of that State. Samuel Burger, a very popular resident of the county, one well known in the vicitiitv of Lisbon, was a cousin of Mrs. Powell. *

The children of William and Catharine Powell were: Sarah, who married John Hale and died in Kansas; John, drafted into the service in the Civil War. who died on a transport, near Cairo. Illinois: Simon, who died of a fever, aged 18 years: Jonas, who died of the same fever, aged ifi years; Mary, who married Samuel I'lman. of Wayne County; Daniel J., of this sketch ; Lyilia. w ho married D. E. Middleton and died in Illinois: Anthony P.. who served three years in Company G. Fourth Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.. and who died at Wabash. Indiana, in March. 100; : Harriet, who married A. O. Haymaker, of Kent. Portage County.

Daniel J. Powell was reared on his father's farm and continued at home until he enlisted on August 22, 1864, for service in the Civil War. entering Company G, 179th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under Captain Glasner and Col. Harley Sage. At the time of the fight at Nashville, he was on guard duty. He continued to serve until the end of his term, heing discharged in June, 1805. He returned to Columhiana Comity and lived for 18 years on a rented farm in Hanover township. In 1883 he bought a farm of 80 acres in section 5, Butler township, on which he lived until he retired from active life, when he sold his farm and removed to Damascus. Prior to entering the army, he had enjoyed good educational advantages, spending three years at Mount Union College and he engaged in teaching for a considerable period, alternating with farming. He is a man of intelligent views on all questions and, while not a politician, has considerable influence in public matters. He is attached to neither of the two great parties, electing to cast his vote independently. He has served as township trustee both in Hanover and Butler townships. He was reared in the Lutheran Church hut has been united with the Methodists since 1870. He was a memlKT of the Grand Army of the Republic until he took a discharge on account of the difficulty in attending by reason of distance from a post.

Mr. Powell was married in )8fii to Mary A. Clemson, who was born in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania, in May. 1831, and died in October, 1887. She was a daughter of James aim Attn Clemson. The children of Mr. Powell by this marriage were four in number, viz : Mary, who died in infancy: Mabel, who married Dr. |. M. Ward, of Oil City. Pennsylvania, and has one son, Clemson; Jessie, living at home: and Norman C. a graduate of the Ohio St ite University, who is a veterinarian and is connected with the Bureau of Animal Industry of the United States and resides at Allegheny.

Mr. Powell was married, second, in to Hannah M. Brosius, who was lx>rn in Columbiana County, Ohio, in May, 1846, and is a daughter of Amos and Esther ( Morton 1 Brosius. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Powell resided in Stark County.

in Scotland. June 9, 1869. His father, Peter Mullen, came to this country when Benjamin was about seven years of age, locating in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Later he moved to Youngstown. Ohio, where he is now employed as a stationary engineer.

Benjamin J. Mullen was educated at New Castle until his 15th year, when the family moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where he finished his schooling. His first work was with the Mahoning Valley Iron Company, with ^\ Inch he remained about seven years, applying himself diligently to master the trade. His advancement has lieen rapid and has l>een entirely owing to his merits, as his work absorbs him and is to him a source of pleasure. His next position was that of chief engineer for the Buhl Steel Company, of Sharon. Pennsylvania, which he relinquished to accept a position with the Atlantic Iron & Steel Company as master mechanic. He was master mechanic of the Columbus Iron & Steel Company for a time. n;> to ii;oj. when he came to Leetonia to act in that capacity for the Cherry Valley Iron Company. He has been here three years and has made many friends, who, with those of longer standing, feel proud of bis record and achievements.

Mr. Mullen is an inventor of no inconsiderable ability as a large numl>cr of articles, the product of his fertile brain, attest, but the one of which he is justly proud is the "Mullen Gas Washer." There have been several washers made at various times for use in blast furnaces but they have not l>een nearly so satisfactorv as this one, w hich is made on an entirely different plan and is far superior to any that has

IRS.ROSA C. TURN BULL, M. D., physician and surgeon at East Liverpool, was born at Wellsville, Oliio. December 25, 1872, and is a daughter of Josiah Porter and (Deuel) Caldwell. Josiah Porter Caldwell, father of Dr. Turnbull, was liorn in 1847, at Steuben ville, Ohio. His grandfather, Josiah Porter, was a native of Maryland, where he owned many slaves and large estates. Liberating his slaves, he moved to Ohio and settled at Steubenville, many of his former chattels insisting on accompanying him and sharing the family's fortunes*

Dr. Turnbull's father learned the trade of boiler-maker and worked at that until the outbreak of the Civil War when he enlisted from Steubenville, in Colonel McCook's volunteers. After his return from the army, he married Martha M. Deuel, who was a daughter of Luther M. Deuel, a very prominent Democratic politician of Meigs County, Ohio. His father came from !-' ranee and fur many years was a leading mcml>cr of the Ohio liar, but spent his la*t years in Iowa. Luther M. Deuel lived at Wellsville from the time of his marriage until his death in IQ00, at the age of 77 years. The parents of Dr. Turnbull had two children, viz: John M.. of Wellsville. and Rosa C, of Hast Liver|>ool, Shortly after his marriage. Mr. Caldwell moved to Wellsville where he has followed his trade ever since. For many years he .has been identified with the Odd Fellows, being a member of both lodge and encampment. Mrs. Caldwell is a meml>er of Ceramic Lodge. Xo. _>So. Daughters of Rebekah. of East Liverpool. Both parents have been consistent members of the Christian Church ever since locating in Wellsville.

From early girlhood Rosa C. Turnbull displayed unusual mental capacity ami was creditably graduated from the Wellsville High School in 1888. In the following year she married Frederick Turnbull, of East Liverpool, ( )hio. They have two children : Leslie Caldwell and Amy Rosa.

Dr. Turnbull's medical studies and final entrance into the profession came from a desire for higher intellectual development, and that she was justified in her choice of career her abundant success has proved. She is a graduate of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College, where she completed the course in May, 1904. Since her marriage, she has been a resident of Fast Liverpool and her practice has been confined to this city and vicinity. She has every reason to be pleased with her professional outlook. Dr. Turnbull is a member of Ceramic Lodge, Xo. 286, Daughters of Rebekah, of East Liverpool.

In her religious belief Dr. Turnbull is not entirely in accord with the teachings in which she was reared, nor with those of any one denomination. Her reading has been extensive and her view of life and affairs is broad, liberal and charitable.

BEYER, deceased, was one M of the pioneer business men of East Bk $*L Palestine, and one of its most useful and progressive citizens. He was born in Germany. May 3. 1820, and died Januarv 15, 1898. He was liberally educated in Imth the German and English languages and was a good business man whether managing his own or public enterprises. Prior to coming to America he was clerk of the County Court, in Germany.

Charles Beyer came to Columbiana County ui 1S64. When he first liecame a resident of lvist Palestine, he found it was but a hamlet with a few scattered dwellings, but he was one who possessed the foresight to see in natural : conditions the future growth and prosperity of the place and had the good judgment to take 1 advantage of llieni. He was made a member ' of the Town Council at an early day. and was mainly instrumental in the organization of the fire department. To his early efforts may be attributed the establishment of many of the city's utilities at a later day. His business was that of a stock dealer and merchant. For many years he was a leading merchant at East Palestine and all bis life he was a citizen who was ready to champion every movement designed to promote the general welfare.

In 1854 Charles Beyer married Henrietta Wertz. who was born in Prussia. August ->4, 1833. This lady still survives and is in the -enjoyment of both physical and mental health. In a very entertaining way. she tells of the early days in Fast Palestine, and locates many of the old buildings in which the foundations of many of the fortunes of this locality were laid. Olcl residents like herself will remember that where the Lawrence store is now situated was then found the forge of the village blacksmith. An old tannery stood further down the street, its site lieing now covered with modem business houses. The old Methodist Church, an early gathering place, was located north of the present handsome edifice, and the Roderous grocery and notion store was first built for a general store, in connection with the Prospect Coal Company. Where the substantial brick Failer Block now stands, was the old Failer flour mill.

On the west side looking northward, no buildings were in view until the railroad tracks were crossed and where to-day stands Meek's Hotel, a tavern was kept by a .Mr. O'Connor. The most important place in the town was the farm home of Judge James Martin, a tract of 50 acres on the northwest comer of Market street. The people were mainly frugal and thrifty and a feeling of mutual esteem hound the little community together. Wonderful indeed have lieen the changes wrought since Mrs. Beyer came to make her home here, and almost a volume could l>e compiled from her reminiscences of people and events w hich would l>e well worth reading. She was one of the earliest and most interested members of the Presbyterian Church, and the family is all connected with this religious l*>dy.

born at Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia). December 18, 1854. and is a son of Charles and Henrietta (Wertz) Beyer. He w as educated at Pittslmrg, Pennsylvania, and at Mount Union College, Ohio. He then became an assistant in his father's store in East Palesline and later was associated with D. F. Lentz, lather of the banker, Charles A. Lentz. Then Mr. Beyer conducted a store alone until he sold out to Harry Roderuus, at which time he became associated with his father in a bardware business. He next became superintendent of the Prospect coal mine lor two years, subsequently becoming a partner with Daniel H. Mackintosh in a clothing store

When the hirst National Bank of East Palestine was organized. Mr. Beyer became one of its directing board and assistant cashier. He is one of the city's substantial business men and his name and interest brought added strength to what is already acknowledged to be one of the soundest financial institutions of the state.

Mr. Beyer married Ada Thome, and they have two children, viz: Cora L.. who is the wife of H. M. Baumgartuer. of Fast Palestine: and Carl F. who is a mold maker at the Ohio China Company's plant in Fast Palestine.

R I STOP HER V.SIIOUB. president of the Shoub Paint Manufacturing Company and a memlier of the City Council of Wellsville. was born at Allegheny. Pennsylvania. February 1. 1856, and is a son of Christopher V. and Elizabeth (Sparr) Shoub.

Christopher V. Shoub, the elder, the father of our subject, was Ixim in 1816. in Bencgan- Schweitz. Canton of Basel. Switzerland, and 'i s his mother died when he was quite young, he was given by his father for adoption to a Mr. Freliger. of Schweitz, and he rammed with Mr. Frcliger until he was alxmt >~ years old. His foster father was the owner <>i large vineyards and the young man was trained in the knowledge and culture of grapes, In 1854 be came to America with bis wife, and located at Allegheny, expecting to follow the business in which he bail Iktii reared. He found, however, that different methods' were observed in this climate and after working for a number of the owners of the large vineyards he concluded to go into another business and engaged' in the manufacture of matches. When the "Match Trust" became too strong for the lesser manufacturers, be sold out to the trust. For a number of years subsequently he carried on busir.t-s as a dealer and broker in iron, but about 11,00 lie retired from business connections.

In the Civil War he enlisted as a member of the uXth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery and was a loyal soldier of his adopted country ' through three years of danger and hardships. He was not only a man of honest purposes and sterling (nullifies, but he possessed all the genial friendliness of a kindly nature which brought him friends from every side and in every walk of life. When he died the city of Allegheny mourned and the concourse which attended his funeral was the largest ever witnessed in that city, taxing its transmutation facilities. For 51 years he was a consistent and liberal member of the Fvangelical Protestant Church. He was very active in the Grand Army of the Republic post to which he belonged and all its members 1 attended his funeral in a lH>dy.

The mother of our subject, who was Iwrn | in Germany, died in 1889 aged 58 years. She i was an excellent Christian woman and reared ' her children in the faith of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Of her nine children, seven reached mature years, viz : Christopher V., of Wellsville: Sarah E.. w ife of Jacob Herman, of Allegheny: Mary, wife of Charles Mc- Combs, of Wellsville: Jacob, of Allegheny; John, of Allegheny: Caroline, wife of William Reminschneider. of Allegheny; and Margaret, wife of George Melinbrook, of Allegheny.

Christopher V. Shoub, the subject of these lines, is a self-made man. He was reared at Allegheny but during his boyhood his educational and social opportunities were limited and in the main he had to depend upon himself. However, conditions have changed and one cannot long be in Mr. Shoub* s presence to-day without realizing that he is a man of broad and general information and the full equal of other men of affairs. Very early lie showed a remarkable business aptitude and was only 17 years old when he entered into a partnership in the iron and paper stock business with John H. Jones, under the firm name of Jones Shoub. w hich continued in force for about two years. Mr. Shoub then sold out to his partner.

1898. From 1880 to 1898 he was also a jobber of wrapping paper and paper dealers' and grocers' supplies. In 1889 he engaged in the manufacture of soap, beginning in a small way, and built up a large business, so large that by 1890 articles of incorporation w ere taken out and the Wellsville Soap Company came into existence. During the three sul>sequent years which Mr. Shoub continued connected with the business it prospered, but after he withdrew it w ent to pieces.

In 1899 he started a retail store for the handling of all kinds of ready-mixed paints, enamels, stains and varnishes, and, in addition, all kinds of stationery and Ixniks and made it a regular news depot, the largest store of its kind in the city. In the previous year he had embarked in the manufacture of paint in a small way, being a man of business caution, bis first product being what bore the trade name of "Black Egyptian Elastic Roof and Iron Paint." This also has proved successful and on January 1, 1905. the business was incorporated as the Shoub Paint Manufacturing Company, w ith' our subject as president, treasurer and manager, and J. X. Denon. a millionaire citizen of Pittsburg, as vice-president.

This is one of the city's important industries. The extensive plant is located on the corner of Wood and Seventh streets and is the only paint manufactory in this part of the State. The capacity of the plant is a car-load a day. The railroad facilities are excellent, as the company has a switch track and its own railroad tank-car for the transportation of raw materials. A part of the plant was built in-

III 1905 a large boiler-house was built and an 80-horsepower boiler installed and the plant now occupies more than a city square. The main building is fitted with mixers and grinders, tanks of various kinds and a melting house, while a large cement cistern is built under the building with a capacity of four car-loads of the manufactured product.

In 1905 Mr. Shoub began the manufacture of house paints on a large scale, manufacturing about 3 000 gallons a week. This is sold principally to jobbers and dealers, shipments being made all over the country, the demand being general. For the past eight years Mr. Shoub has had the contract for doing the county bridge painting and for several years the roof painting required by the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad, from Cleveland to Pittsburg, as well as that required by the local railroad companies. The business is immense in its possibilities.

Mr. Shoub married Hannah K. Rambo, who is a daughter of John and Elizabeth Ramlxi, of Wellsville. To them were born nine children, those living being: Christopher C. ; Emma, wife of, William Eakerly, of Wellsville; Mary, wife of James Burcn, of Wellsville; Ora; Beulah ; Laka; Osic and Hazel. Venard Blaine died in infancy. They also have an adopted son, whom they have named Christopher V*. Shoub, Jr. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1879 Mr. Shoub completed his handsome residence on Broadway, which is one of the finest homes in the city.

Politically he has always been a prominent factor in the Republican party and three times was a delegate to the Republican State convention and was one on the occasion of the nomination of William McKinley for governor. I Ic was a delegate to every congressional convention, when Major McKinley was a candidate for Congress, except the time he was put in a new district. For seven years he was trustee of the water-works and it is acknowledged that he did more in that department than any man ever elected to the position. I'pon entrance he found the funds were low and he immediately applied to public affairs the business principles

: which had made him succeed in his own. He is ! now serving his third term in the City C ouncil. He served as oil inspector for Eastern Ohio under Governor J. B. Foraker and for several terms was sealer of weights and measures. Fraternally he is a Knight of Pythias.

BgSlHARLES ROSS McGREGOR, a I vJM 'crunn£ I'K-'ii'ter of the bar at Wellsa roS ville and at present city auditor, l»e- Hs^H longs to one of the pioneer families of Yellow Creek township. He was born at Wellsville. Ohio, February 27, 1878, and is a son of Charles ami Charlotte G. ( Ross ) McGregor.

Charles McGregor, the well known real estate and insurance agent of Wellsville, was I l*>rn in Yellow creek township April 27, 1836, and grew up on his father's farm there until the age of 17 years when he went into the live stock business on his own account. Un- . til he discontinued this line in 1891, he hand- ; led thousands of head of stock annually. In this year he started into the real estate and insurance business and represents the leading insurance companies of the country, including . Fireman's Insurance Company, of Newark. New Jersey ; National Union Fire Insurance Company, of Pittsburg; Continental Insurance , Company of New York and the Fidelity & Cas- : ualty Company of New York. In politics he ! is a Republican and has served for four years in the City Council.

The mother of our subject was born in Inverness, Scotland, and was a daughter of John Ross. She died April 18, 1900, aged 56 years. Four of her five children survive, namely: John W.. of Pittsburg; Maude E., wife of Harry B. Ramey, of Warren, Ohio; Charles R., of this city; and Grace M., who lives at home with her father.

Charles Ross McGregor completed the , Wellsville High School course in 1807 and after graduation entered into newspaper work and was otherwise usefully employed until he entered upon the study of Hie. law in the office I of W. F. Lones. He was admitted to the bar in December, 1901. He entered upon the practice of his profession in the office of his preceptor, but later established an office of his own. He has always been active in politics and has frequently been chosen by the Republican party to fill local offices. In 1899 he was elected assessor of the old Third Ward and was honored by reelection ; since April, 1903, he has been city auditor. He is one of the promising young men of this city, politically and professionally, and has a host of warm friends and admirers. He is a member of the First Presbyterian church.

|ILLIAM CATTELL, deceased, was in lifetime one of the well-known and highly respected residents of Butler township, where he owned a well improved farm of 100 acres, situated in section 8, and was most highly esteemed in the Society of Friends all through Columbiana county. Mr. Cattell was born near Brownsville. Pennsylvania. January 1, 1822, and died on his farm in Columbiana County, Ohio. May 2. 1884. He was a son of David ami Margaret (Wright) Cattell.

David Cattell was Imm in the old family homestead in Pennsylvania that witnessed in later years the birth of his son. His wife was a native of Virginia. They had the following children : Ezra. Jonathan, William, and George, all deceased: and Myra, Hannah, Elma, Esther and P.eulah, who are the only survivors of the family.

In young manhood William Cattell came to Ohio and in 1843 was married to Mary Elly- -<>n. who was born in Goshen township, Mahoning county. Ohio, April 13. 1818. She is a daughter of Isaac and Eliza1>eth (Cattell) Ellysoii. the former of whom was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, and the latter in Chester County, Xew Jersey. The father of Mrs. Cattell came to Ohio un foot, prospecting, and finally bnight ami later cleared a farm in Goshen township. Mahoning County. At that time it was all wilderness and after entering the land he was obliged to cut down timl>er with which t' > fashion a house. On the site of that humble little pioneer cabin now stands a fine brick residence and other substantial buildings assist in making the 130-acre farm very valuable. Mr. Ellvson married Elizabeth Cattell who came to Ohio with her parents among the very early pioneers of Goshen township. Mahoning county, and the vicinity. She frequently told how the family walked into the State, the horses and wagon carrying all their worldly possessions, a heavy enough tax on their hardihood and endurance, considering that there were then no roads or bridges. The parents of Mrs. William Cattell died on their farm in Goshen township, the father in 1S4J. aged 62 years. They had 10 children, five sons and five (laughters, namely: Deborah; Mary, the widow of our subject; Hannah, of North Benton, Ohio; Ann; Sarah; Enoch; Joseph, of Iowa; Gideon; Ezra and Daniel. Of this large family, all but three have finished their life-work and have passed away.

After marriage. William Cattell returned to Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with his bride and there they remained for the next 20 years, Mr. Cattell being engaged in farming. Failing health induced his return to Ohio, but for the last 20 years of his life he was far from robust. The climate of Columbiana County seemed beneficial and he purchased a farm of 100 acres in Butler township, which is now owned by his J widow. He was a man of standing in the community and was elected to a number of the local offices at Damascus. He was very prominent in the affairs of the Society of Friends and was elder for a long time of the meeting at Damascus, He voted with the Republican party.

William Cattell and wife had tour children, viz : Albert, who operates the home farm; Elmina, who is the wife of Leander M. Stanley, of Mahoning County: Sarah Elizabeth, who died aged 11 years; and Esther Beulah, who died aged 20 years. Although Mrs. Cattell has rteen deeply bereaved and has seen much responsibility, she by no means looks her 87 years. She is alert concerning household duties, generous in her hospitality and just as interested in promoting the happiness of those about her as she was a quarter century back. She is both esteemed and beloved by the community.

IIO.M AS W. PIIIU.IS. one of the substantial citizens and first-class farmers of Butler township, resides on his well-developed and finely improved ' farm of 115 acres in section 9 and also owns another valuable tract consisting of 90 acres located in Berlin township, Mahoning County. Mr. Phillis was bom in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, June 28, 1S51, and is a son of Ceorge Washington and Rebecca (Frank) Phillis.

The Phillis family is of French extraction. The paternal grandfather of our subject was born in Ixiuistana. but established himself in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at a very early day. There his son, George Washington Phillis. was born. September 20, 1807. and there he lived until the age of 60 years when he came to Mahoning County. Obit), and died in Goshen township in 1892, aged 84 years. He was a fanner and stockman all his life. He married Rebecca Fronk. who was lx)rn near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Septeml>cr 28. 1820, and was a daughter of a native of Pennsylvania, whose father had emigrated from Germany. Six children were l)om to them, as follows : Tamar E.. widow of Cornelius Reigger; George F., of Salem ; Jacob J., who lives on the old farm in Goshen "township; Rebecca, wife of Henry Atkinson, of Goshen township; Thomas W., of Ibis sketch : ami John P.. of Oklahoma.

Our subject obtained his early education in Beaver County as he was 14 years of age when his father came to Ohio and settled in Goshen township, Mahoning County. He remained on the homestead farm until he had reached his majority, in the meantime having made plans for a more extended course of study. In 1873 he graduated at Mount Union College and for the following 12 years taught in the public schools of the county. He then began dealing in stock, yearly increasing his interests and now he devotes his property in Berlin township exclusively to the raising of stock. His home farm in Butler township, on which he has resided for the past 20 years, he devotes to st"ck and general farming. A handsome, modern home has just been completed which adds greatly t<> the attractiveness and value of the

In 1883 Mr. Phillis was married to Katherine Kronick, who is a daughter of John and Elizalxrth ( Diehl ) Kronick and was Imrn at Ellsworth, Mahoning County. Ohio. The father of Mrs. Phillis was born in Germany. After coming to America the family drove over the mountains and settled in (ireene township, Mahoning County. Ohio, where John Kronick eventually became an extensive stock-raiser. He owned 1,000 acres of land and did much to promote the cattle industrv and was well known all over Ohio and Indiana. The Diehls were natives of Bedford County. Pennsylvania, and moved tu Mahoning County at an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Phillis have two children : Rebecca and Elizabeth. (Kith teachers in the public schools of this section.

Politically Mr. Phillis is affiliated with the Democratic party. He is a member of the Society of Friends. He is a man of sterling character, thoroughly representative of Columbiana County's best citizenship.

!Sr""HOHN S. GILSOX, one of the prominent citizens and extensive farmers of Washington township, who owns 241 15^*1 acres of land ami resides on section 18, was horn in this township in 1 841. and is a son >>l" Richard and Martha (Sharp) Gilson.

Richard Gilson, father of our subject, was l>oni in Washington township but bis father, also named Richard Gilson, was bom in Scotland and came to Columbiana County as a pioneer, taking up land in Washington township. The mother of our subject was a sister of James Sharp, a sketch of whom will be found in this work.

John S. Gilson was reared in Washington township, was educated in the public schools and worked on his father's farm until the outbreak of the Civil War. Iti June. iSni. he enlisted in the service of his country, entering Company G, Sixth Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf..

and participated in the battles of Shiloh, Corintli. Brown's Ferry, .Mission Ridge and many skirmishes and was taken prisoner when the army was falling back from Murfreesboro. This misfortune would not have overtaken him if he had not been engaged in the brotherly act of assisting a wounded comrade. lie was confined in the enemy's lines for' two months and then exchanged, and was mustered out of the service in July, 1864, at Cincinnati. His record is that of a gallant, faithful soldier.

In the year following his return from the army, Mr. Gilson was married to Sarah J. Mc- Clain, a daughter of William P. McClain, a farmer of Carroll County, Ohio. They have reared four children, viz: Mrs. Lida B. Eoddy. who has one child, - Fay ; Susie A., who married James V. McCullough. a merchant at Salineville. and has two children. - Olive. Lida and Claude Arnold; Effie. who married John M. Adams, of Carroll County, and has four children, - Warren Gilson, Ulia Jean, Orville John and Orretta Jane; and Delia M.. who resides at home. Politically Mr. Gilson is a Republican. He is a tnem1>er of the Presbyterian Church.

ERCV FROST, art director of The Knowles. Taylor & Knowles Company, of East Liverpool, and one of the leading men in this country in commercial art as applied to pottery, was born in I-ongton, Stoke-on-Trent. England, November 5. i860, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth ( Pillsburv ) Frost.

Thomas Ernst, the grandfather of our subject, was born in the same town as was his grandson, and was a man of importance there, owning and operating flouring mills for many years. Thomas Frost, the father of our subject, was l>oni in 1815. lie did not succeed his father in the milling business, for he |x>ssessed artistic talent which led him to follow the profession of artistic fresco work. For many years prior to his death in 1885 at the age of 70 years, he had l»een in business for himself as an interior decorator, lie married a -laughter of John Pillsburv, of Accleshall.

England. She died aged 65 years and our subject is the one survivor of the family of two sons. Thomas and Elizabeth (Pillsbury) Frost were members of the established Church of England.

Until he was 13 years of age. Mr. Frost attended the local schools and then was apprenticed to learn the trade of decorating pottery, it having been demonstrated that he possessed natural artistic ability. He served for seven years, that being the limit prescribed in this trade and during this period he completed a course in the Minton School of Art at Stokeon-Trent, lie then followed his trade in Torquay. Birmingham and Edinburgh, and in the last named city was engaged in the particular and delicate business of decorating glassware. Following this he took entire charge of R. II. Plant's china works at Longton, and continued there until 1880, when he came to America, the quality of his work being able to command very high prices.

Whitehead, but shortly afterward he was engaged by W. Charles Hendrickson and then accepted an offer made at New Bedford, Massachusetts, by the Mount Washington Art Company, manufacturers of fine glass ware. After one year he returned to Mr. Hendrickson, but in 1886 he entered the employ of The Homer Laugh lin China Company, of East Liverpool, Ohio. Mr. Frost remained with this firm for nine years, having charge of the decorating department. In 1895 he took charge of one of the Sebring plants and so remained until 1903, when be accepted his present responsible position. This well-known company is a leader in tine china decorating and Mr. Frost has 200 people in bis department. The work turned out must 1>e of the finest possible quality, for any other would damage the reputation of this great p< ittery.

Mr. Frost married Lillian May Mackintosh, who is a daughter of John Mackintosh, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and they have one son, Harry L. Mr. and Mrs. Frost are members of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He is a member of the church choir and has been connected with such organizations since b>yhood, having a fine luritone voice. Me is a mcmher of East Liverpool Lodge. No. 258, H. P. O. E., and is a popular comrade. His portrait is shown on another page of this work in proximity to this.

ijOX.JOSIAH THOMPSON, deceased, J was long the recognized head of one I $ of the leading families of Columbiana County, for years being identified with prominent business and financial interests and political position. He was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, March 13. 181 1. and was a son of William and Eleanor (McDowell) Thompson.

William Thompson was a son of Matthew Thompson, who was born in the town of Ballyniena. Ireland, in the year 1763, but was of Scotch parentage. Coming to America in 1790, the family settled first in Philadelphia, but after two years residence there they removed to the western part of Pennsylvania, where their son William grew to young manhood. In 1818 with his wife and children. William Thompson came to Ohio and settled at Fawcettstown, now known as East Liverpool. At this date Calcutta was the metropolis of the county. being located on the stage road, and thither Mr. Thompson soon removed, thinking that Calcutta offered a better business future. There he established himself as a manufacturer of hats ami later opened a hotel which he conducted until a few years lie fore his death. While in Washington County. Pennsylvania, he married Eleanor McDowell and they became the parents of six sons and two daughters.

Of the six sons in the parental family. Jo- >'v.ih Thompson was one of the most enterprising. His educational opportunities were meagre. He attended the little log school-house in the vicinity of his father's home and spent many hours pouring over the old "H'cstcrn Calculator." When he was about 14 years old. he was apprenticed to the saddlery business but he never enjoyed work at this trade and. having listened to the tales of the travelers who stopped at his father's inn. he s«»>n resolved to get out into the world and see something beyond the birders of the village. Consequently he sought employment in Pittsburg and became a clerk on the wharf where he saw so many business opportunities that he became eager to enter into the shipping business on his own account. He returned home and began to buy produce, which he took down the river to New Orleans and other points. During several years while thus engaged he saved enough money to establish a general store at Calcutta.

His father continued to live at Calcutta and at first was interested with him in his mercantile enterprises, but later sold his interest to his son, Mathew. and then the firm became known as J. Thompson & Company. This business enterprise proved very successful and other stores were soon established at close connecting points. - at Erederickstown. Smith's Perry, and East Liverpool. On account of the construction of the canal which seemed to promise lx;tter transportation facilities, Smith's Ferry seemed a better business point than either Erederickstown or Calcutta and the company J decided to concentrate its efforts there and abandoned the stores at Calcutta and Frederickstown. Subsequently Mr. Thompson sold ; his interests at Smith's Fern,* to bis brother [ and became sole proprietor of the business at East Liverpool, where he took up his residence, in 1847. From a line of general merchandise, this stock was gradually changed until finally everything handled was in the line of dry goods and clothing. Mr. Thompson continued in this business until 1878 and from that time until his death he censed to be confined by any particular business connections, his time l>eing fully occupied in looking after his many real estate ami other investments and the various interests which come into the life of a prominent and successful man of affairs. His death occurred on November 22. 1889. In his death East Liverpool and the State lost a public-spirited, generous and broad-minded citizen.

In Josiah Thompson many of the city's earlv enterprises found a heart v supporter. When the potterv business was in its infancy and when its wonderful expansion could never have l>een dreamed of, Mr. Thompson greatly aided the manufacturers in their first efforts and there are men in the business at the present time who owe him gratitude for his encouragemen and financial support. He extended credit on long time for the commodities they were obliged to have and willingly waited for his pay until they could realize on their wares. He thus won their undying regard and their esteem and confidence were shown him as long as fie lived. Later he Iwcame personally interested in the pottery industry through assisting his sons in the establishing of what became. one of the largest potteries in the city.

Josiah Thompson was one of the organizers of The First National Rank of East Liverpool, of which he was president until his death. He always took an active interest in civic affairs and in public matters but could scarcely be called a politician in the common acceptance of the term. However, he was elected and served four years as a meml)er of the State Legislature his public career being that of a man of honor and unselfish public spirit. In political sentiment he was a Republican.

Josiah Thompson married Sarah Jackman, who was a (laughter of John Jackman, and they became the parents of these children: Deborah E.. deceased, formerly the wife of Daniel Jones Smith, of East Liverpool, of whom a sketch ap|>ears in another part of this volume: Maria L.. deceased, formerly the wife of J. H. Phillips, of Cincinnati; Cassius C, deceased: Will L., of East Liverpool; John C, of East Liverpool; and Mary, who is the wife of Moses E. Golding. of East Liverpool. Sketches of Cassius C. Will L. and John C. Thompson will tie found elsewhere in this work.

Both Josiah Thompson and his wife were earnest Christians. In their early days they were members of the Disciples Church, but for some years before their death they were meml»ers of the First Presbyterian Church, no Disciples organization having yet been effected here. In all that pertains to a Christian life they were examples.

of the founders of Riddle Lodge, No. 315, F. & A. M., of East Liverpool anil occupies an honored place in the records of the organization. He was also one of the leading tem- |>erance workers of his day and not only lent his influence but contributed largely to the movements which stood for the great advancement of temperance sentiment through the State and the founding of philanthropic institutions. It was his lielief that temperance, education and morality went hand in hand and he was ever willing to assist in spreading these sentiments. He was a member of the board of education for a long [teriod and was particularly interested in the underlying principles of the common school system.

Mr. Thompson died a capitalist but his wealth had come to him through legitimate channels. He was one of the largest real estate owners in the city, having invested heavily in earlier days and he owned many of the best business buildings and sites in East Liverpool. It would not be meet to close this record without referring to Mr. Thompson's unostentatious charities. They were w idely extended but were never heralded and it is a fact that many of the recipients never knew to whom they owed their relief in times of stress and anxiety. This was especially true during the dark days of the Civil War, when many families in East Liverpool would have suffered for the necessities of life but for his generosity.

YDE L. CROWELL, proprietor of the leading furniture and undertaking business at Leetonia, was born near Lisbon, Columbiana County, phio. in 1877. Alwut 16 years ago his parents, H. R. and Amanda (Chandler) Crowell, moved to Leetonia, where the mother is still a resident. His grandfather, John Crowell, will be rememliered by the older residents as one of the pioneers of Columbiana County. H. B. Crowell was engaged in farming near Lisbon for many years, but at a later time established an undertaking business at Ottawa, Ohio, where he remained for eight years with reasonable success. In 1889 lie located at Leetonia and o|>ened a store where he carried on the undertaking business and also suld furniture. This establishment he conducted up to the time of his death, in May. 1900. He was a man who made many warm friends. He was a member of the English Lutheran Church and a prominent Odd Fellow.