Wayne Township (part 13 of 19)

Clyde L. Crowell was educated in the common schools of Leetonia and, having decided to help in his father's business, took several courses in embalming at Pittsburg and other g.x»! schools. He has had charge of the business for some time and is sole proprietor since his father's death. Mr. Crowell is a member of the Masonic lodge at Salem and also of the English Lutheran Church, of Leetonia. He was married in June. 1904, to Anna Kunkel, of Leetonia.

RTHUK MOUXTFORD, art director of The I lomcr Laughlin China Company, of East Liverpool, is an artist of no mean ability and the reproductions of his favorite haunts at Niagara Falls, where most of his vacations arc spent, find a ready market in the art centers of f'aris and London. Mr. Mountford is a native of Hanlcy, Staffordshire, England, w here lie was born to Elijah and Prudence (Ellis) Mountford on April 26, 1855. His grandfather was Joseph Mountford, who resided in Cheshire. England, engaged in farming. He died during the early childhood of our subject.

Elijah Mountford was born at Hanley about the year 1816 and became an expert potter. For many years he was superintendent of the Cautdon Place potteries, owned by John Ridgway. He married Prudence Ellis, a daughter of George Ellis, of Hanley. She died in iKoj at the advanced age of -9 years. They were members of the Bethesda Methodist Chapel. To them were Ixim four children, who grew to honorable manhood and womanhood and became prominent in their respective -plieres. Frederick is secretary of the Taylor & Tunnicliffe pottery, Hanley, Eng-

: laud. He had always shown a decided talent : for music and this he cultivated until he be- | came known throughout England as a talented musician and was made director of the famous 1 Hanley Philharmonic Society. Elijah was for many years a member of the firm of Burroughs ifc Mountford of Trenton, New Jersey, which was widely known as the manufacturers of the ! finest ware of its kind produced in the United - I States. After severing his connection with ! that company, he came to East Liverpool as j assistant superintendent of The Homer Liugh- I lin China Company. Betsy married Richard : B(K)th and resides at Haverl'ock Place. Sheltou. J Hanley, England.

Arthur Mountford was the youngest of the ' family and when but little more than a chitd 1 was apprenticed to John Ridgway at Cauldon Place to learn the art of decorating |>ottery. This apprenticeship included a course of training in the Hanley Art School two afternoons ami four nights a week for seven years. After serving his time, he was decorator at Fumival's I of Cobridge for three years and then took charge of the decorating dqiartment of an art ! pottery at Torquay, Devonshire, England. He j remained there until 1888 when he came to America and for five years had charge of the decorating in the Eagle Pottery of Trenton, I which was owned by his brother. The two I years following he was with Charles Cooke , of the same place and in 1899 came to East Liverpool and took the position he now holds, that of art director of The Homer Laughlin China Company. This company docs an extensive business and has 200 employees in the decorating department alone. In 1903 Mr. Mountford returned to England and made a tour of all the leading potteries of that country for the purpose of learning new methods that might be applied in the pottery in which he was interested.

Mr. Mountford married Thurza Brock, of Hanley, England, by whom he has two children : Florence, wife of Ernest Simpson of ; East Liverpool; and Frederick who is known ! as one of the l>est athletes in the city and whose high standing in the East Liverpool High School enabled him to enter the United

States Military Academy, at West Point, on June 24, 1905. without taking the competitive examination. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Mountford was made a Mason in St. John's Lodge, No. 328, in Torquay. England, and still holds a meml)ership there. He was a Conservative in England and is a Republican here.

Charles Brock, the father of Mrs. Mountford, w as widely known as an expert potter of Hanley. He was superintendent of the Morley's pottery for many years. Ix>th under that gentleman and after it became the property of Ash worth Brothers. Later he bought the plant and operated it until a few years before his death, when he retired to enjoy the competency he had acquired in the manufacture of the fine ware for which he txreame famous.

WILLIAM M. IIOSTETTER. secretary and treasurer of The Columbiana County Mutual Insurance Company, has long Ijeen one of the most active and public-spirited business citizens of Lisbon. He has resided in this city throughout his entire life, with the exception of the years spent in the Union Army during the Civil War. and through his connection with various enterprises and industries has become widelv acquainted in this section of the State.

Mr. Hostetter was born in Lisbon. Ohio, in 1838. and is a son of William and I.ydia T. (Helman) Hostetter. His grandfather, David Hostetter. was lmrn at Baltimore. Maryland, and in i8ofi moved from that city to Lisbon. Ohio, the town l>eing then known as New Lis- Ikmi. Here he built and conducted the Commercial Hotel, which has been conducted continuously since. It was one of the first hotels in the county, and after the death of David Hostetter was operated by his sen. William. He was the father of three sons: William : David, who served in the War of 1812 and was a resident of Stark County. Ohio, at the time of his death: and Joseph, also a resident of Stark County.

William Hostetter, father of our subject, was born at Baltimore. Maryland, in 1799, and wAs about seven years of age when taken by his parents to Lisbon, Ohio. He at one time conducted an iron furnace near Lislxin and after the death of his father conducted the Commercial Hotel. He located on what is known as the McKinley farm in West township, but this he sold when he was chosen to serve as sheriff of Columbiana County, being the first Republican to serve in that capacity. He served two terms, from 1855 to 1859, after which he purchased the Brown farm near Lisbon, where he made his home until the war, when he located in the city where he served as provost marshal and also engaged in the mercantile business. He continued in the grocery business ip Lislxin until 1877 and then moved to a farm in Madison township, where he lived until a short time before his death. He died at the Hostetter House, then the home of our subject. December 4. 1884. at the age of 86 years. He was at that time jxissibly the only man living in Ohio, who had attended the funeral of George Washington in 1799. having been about six months old at the time. He was joined in marriage with Lydia T. Helman. who was Ixirn at Hanover. Maryland, alxmt 20 miles from the city of Baltimore, and was a daughter of Martin Helman, who removed with his family to Lisbon. Ohio, in 1806. Here he built the Hamilton Block, which has been in use ever since. He kept a general store until his death in 1844, when his son, Charles F.. took the store and ran it until 1850. In that year A. J. Blocksom assumed charge of it and continued until his death in February. 1869. In that year the firm of Hamilton & Hostetter. our subject being the junior member, bought the store and conducted it until 1872, when Mr. Hamilton became sole proprietor. Mr. Helman and his wife had three children, namely: Magdalena. who married John Watson, one of the family that built the Watson House (now the Hostetter House), and died at Newgarden in 1850: Charles F.. who removed to Cincinnati in 1850 and died there about 20 years later; and Lydia T. (Mrs. William Hostetter), who died on the home farm in Madison township in 1882 at the age of 83 years. William Hostetter and his faithful wife became the parents of seven children, as follows: Laura, who died on the McKinley farm in August, 1854, aged 35 years; Susan M.. residing at East Liverpool, who is now 76 years of age; David C, aged 73 years, who is living a retired life at Dayton, Ohio; Theresa, who married David A. Pritchard and died in 1870, aged 40 years; William M.; Horace H., who died in 1847, aged six years; and Caroline A., who died in 1872, aged about 23 years.

William M. Hostetter was reared and edu- | cated at Lisbon, and was less than 17 years of j age when he was made deputy sheriff, serving > under his father and also two years under j Sheriff Jesse Duck. On the first call of President Lincoln for volunteers, he enlisted in the 19th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf.. and immediately saw active service at the front. Upon the expiration of his term of enlistment, he reenlisted in the 115th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf. He was at that time appointed adjutant of the regiment, and directly afterward was made captain of Company K, serving in that capacity until he was forced to resign on account of illness. He participated in numerous important engagements, among them the first victory of the war, July 11, 1861, at Rich Mountain, West Virginia. Returning from the army, he engaged in the livery business at Lislxm. and continued until 1869, when he cmbarked in the drug business as a memlK-r of the firm of Hamilton & Hostetter. Iti the meantime he was appointed by President Grant as postmaster of Lisbon. He continued in the ' drug business until 1872 when he sold his interest to his partner. In 1873 he started in the drug and hardware business with C. B. Dickey, buying out the interest of R. B. Pritchard. Two years later he purchased the interest of his partner and continued the store alone until 1877. wlien he sold to the firm of King & Young. He was elected sheriff of Columbiana ("minty in the fall of that year and served two terms of two years each, his second term expiring in 1882. The following year he engaged in the gentlemen's furnishing business and in 1K84 liought what is now the Hostetter House, conducting the latter very successfully until May. 1889. when he sold it to A. J. Griswold and John Hartzell. In 1892, Mr. Hostetter purchased the "H. V. George Drug Store'" from J. S. Marquis, and conducted it until 1894 when he sold it to Hepburn & Morgan. He was then retired from business activity for three years, but in 1896 became president of The Columbiana County Mutual Insurance Company, one of the oldest mutual insurance companies in the United States and the oldest in Ohio. He served successfully in tins capacity until January 1, 190T. since which time he has l>een secretary and treasurer. A brief sketch of this company, showing Mr. Hostetter's connection with it. appears elsewhere in this work. He is a man of recognized business ability, and is highly esteemed for his excellent qualities wherever known. He has served as director of the above-named company since 1877, and to him is due much of the credit for its excellent standing and financial condition.

William M. Hostetter was joined in marriage with Rosaline S. McCaskcy. of Lislwm, who was born at Wellsvitle, Ohio, and is a daughter of A. G. McCaskcy. who was postmaster of Lisbon a numfwr of years and died here in 1882. aged almut 64 years. He was Ixirn in Beaver County. Pennsylvania, and was brought to Columbiana County in infancy. Three children were lx>rn to bless this union : W illiam A., who died at the age of nine months: Horace E.. who died in 1878, aged eight years, five months and 18 days: and Emma Josephine, who married Frank R. ( iailey. a merchant at Lisbon and has two children. - William D.. aged 17 years, and Ariel H.. aged eight years. Our subject has a fine residence at No. 148 East Walnut street. Politically, he has always lteen a stanch Republics, cisting his first vote for Lincoln. He was chosen the first supervisor of elections in 180.1. and in 1000 was supervisor of the census for the 18th Congressional District of Ohio. Fraternally, he is a 32nd degree Mason, being a member of Salem Commandery. and a charter member of Pittsburg Consistory. He is also an Odd Fellow of high standing and a member of Stir Post. No. 138, G. A. R. Mrs. Hostetter is a member of the Christian Church.

LOUIS NILE, M. D., one of the experienced aiul prominent physicians, and surgeons of East Liverpool, was bom near Salineville, Columbiana County, Ohio, February 3. 1869. and is a son of Levi and Jane (Russell) Nile.

The Nile family claims Scotch, Irish and French ancestry. The founders were early settlers in this section of Ohio. Levi Nile, lather of Dr. Nile, was liorn in Columbiana County, March 1, 1825. His whole life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits, with the exception of a few years in his youth, when he followed the river. His present home is in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he has served as township trustee and in other offices to which he has been elected as a Democrat. He married Jane Russell, a daughter of James Russell, of Carroll County, ami they had a family of six children, namely : James R., of Salineville; Martha M., widow of A. M. McCoy, of Wellsvillc; Isabella N.. widow of Franklin Telfer, of Wellsville; Dora, widow of William Faloon. of Salineville; Mervin J., deceased ; and J. Louis, of East Liverpool. The mother of this family died in 1895, aged 68 years. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. Levi Nile has been a church trustee and has held other offices at various times, being one of the pillars of the church in his locality.

Dr. Nile remained at home until the age of 14 years, attending the local schools, and then was sent to the Northeast Ohio Normal School, where he enjoyed a thorough training extending over four years. lie was called home on account of the accidental death of his brother and did not resume his studies in the institution referred to. He then turned his attention to the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. A. J. Lindsay, of Salineville, going from there to Canton. Ohio, where he continued his reading for two more years and then entered the College of Physician and Surgeons at Baltimore. Maryland, where he completed a four-years course in 1892.

the malaria prevalent there brought ill health on himself and family, in 1901 he removed to Oklahoma. After two years in the West, he returned to his native State and settled at East Liverpool, where he has already established a very satisfactory practice.

Dr. Nile married Dorothy Hill, a daughter of James B. and Lucy E. Ililf, of Canton, Ohio. They are leading members of the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool. Fraternally he is a Knight of Pythias, a member of the lodge at Kansas, Ohio.

This company, which has been one of the most successful enterprises of Columbiana County, was organized and chartered March 2, 1X37, by many of the most prominent citizens of Lisbon and vicinity, including the following: Benjamin Hanna: Samuel Shriver; William Helman; Peter Speaker; James H. Shields; Godfrey Beaumont ; Henry Trumick; William Carey; David Whitaker; Levi and Joshua Hanna (uncles of the distinguished statesman. Marcus A. Hanna) ; Charles F. Helman; Jonathan Hamilton. Jr.; John Armstrong; James McElroy; William D. Lepj>er. Jr., and Martin Helman. From this representative body of men were chosen a board of directors, and the following officers were elected: Anson L. Brewer, president: Benjamin Pritchard, treasurer: and David Anderson, secretarv. I. E. p.enner served some years as president, and upon his death in 1K96 lie was succeeded by William M. llostetter. who filled that office until January 1. icjoi. Dr. William Moore has since served as president, and William M. llostetter, as secretarv and treasurer. The present l>oard of directors includes the following: S. J. Firestone: Nicholas Way; George B. Harvey: Dr. William Moore: F! R. (iailev; F. M. Benner; S. I). Longshore; D. A. Pritch- ard; and William M. Ilostetter. The main office of this company has been at Lislx>n since its organization, and sub-agents are located throughout the State. The company has enjoyed wonderful success and at the present time carries risks in Ohio amounting to S4.000.0a0. Its wonderful growth and business success in recent years is directly attributable to the energ\ and enterprise of its officers, who are men of the highest standing in business affairs. * - »

^~1LL L. THOMPSON. The name <»f Will L. Thompson is almost a household one in the musical world ) and his |>crsonality is one of the most highly regarded in Hast Liverpool. Mr. Thompson is claimed as an Ohio product, for it was in this State he was developed, having been brought here when but one year of age. lie was liorn in Reaver County. Pennsylvania. Novemlxfr 7, 1847. and is a son of the late Josiah and Sarah (Jackman) Thompson, and a grandson of William and Eleanor (McDowell) Thompson. In another part of this work will l>e found extended notice of the late Josiah Thompson, a citizen who for years was closely identified with the material growth and civilizing development of East Liverpool and environs,

The musical talent which has made Will L, Thompson known over the world, wherever the English language is understood, developed early. Fortunately his father was appreciative of the lad's great gifts anil possessed the means with which to give him a complete musical education, in connection with a liberal literary one. After completing the public school course at East Liverpool, he was placed at Beaver Academy. Beaver. Pennsvlvania. where he was prepared for Mount Union College, his musical education keeping pace with that in other lines. In 1870 he went to Boston where he continued his musical studies under private tutors ami in 187^ became a student at the New England Conservatory of Music in that city. During the latter part of his sojourn there he came under the special instruction of the great Carlyle Petn-Kvllia.

abroad to study, desiring to pay special attention to advanced harmony and coni|>osition. Diiring his absence from America, he studied at trie Conservatory of Music at Leipsic, Germany, enjoying the advantages of special training under many of the most celebrated musicians of the time.

Many lovers of music who still enjoy many , of the tender, expressive songs which have ! had wide pofmlarity all over the country, may be surprised to learn that a number of them I were coni|x>sed before Mr. Thompson had ' reached his majority. He was only 16 years ! old when he wrote "Dailing Minnie Gray," j which had a large sale. In 1875 he wrote four songs which have l>een sung, and still are cherished, all over the United States, viz. : "Gathering Shells From the Seashore," "Drifting With the Tide." "My Home on the Old Ohio" and "Under the Moonlit Sky." These musical trcms he offered to' a then well-known publisher, asking the modest sum of $100. But, with the usual conservatism of publishers when considering the work of young aspirants, he ' was informed that his demands were unreasonable and that, in fact, publishers had no difficulty in securing compositions from young ' composers for nothing. In the light of his future success, this dictum is amusing reading, but Mr. Thompson knew the value of his work and. having no intention of contributing freely to the publisher's banking account, took bis manuscripts back home with him. While of a deeply artistic nature, he had inherited from his able father a goodly supply of business ability . also, and soon after his return to this city he started a publishing business of his own. His songs immediately met the popular taste and Mr. Thompson had the satisfaction, within less than a year, of receiving cheques from the former indifferent publisher amounting to many times the original $100.

After his return from Europe. Mr. Thompson continued in the publishing business, added the handling of all kinds of musical instruments and built up a business in this line second to none in the country. In 1 8*? 1 be established The Thompson Music Company in Chicago, and during the succeeding two years gave a large portion of his time to making it a sue-

Mr. Thompson's musical efforts cover a wide range. Perhaps he is in his happiest vein when writing concert quartets. His compositions are not of an ephemeral sort, pleasing only a passing fancy, but they have the qualities which ensure their lasting sale.

One of the remarkable compositions, as to popular approval, was "Come W here the Lilies Bloom" and scarcely less so were "Moonlight Will Come Again" and "When My Ship Comes Over the Sea." the demand for these concert quartets still being constant. Mr. Thompson has also written many of the most enduring Gospel songs - they arc in all the church hymnals and arc sung from one end of ' the country to the other and throughout the Christian world, as sure as the Sabbath dawns. His melodies are hummed to the sound of the pick and shovel in far off Alaska and in mission churches in foreign lands where homesick Americans softly chant them with double significance. Particularly we refer to "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling," "Lead Me Gently Home. Father." "Jesus is All the World to Me*' and many others. Perhaps 200 pieces of music is too small an estimate of the finished productions which have emanated from Mr. 1 Thompson's prolific pen. It is estimated that the combined sales of his concert quartets, the I most popular quartets ever written by any com- | poser, have reached 2,000.000 copies. Among 1 his latest hooks arc " The New Century I Hymnal." "Thompson's Anthem Quartets" and "Thompson's Class and Concert." all of which are very popular.

In his own city Mr. Thompson is highly appreciated. Quoting from an issue of an East Liverpool newspajKrr of several years since, we see the following estimate :

"Perhaps the most widely-known citizen of East Liverpool is Will L. Thompson, the musician. He is a song writer of national reputation. Few people of this city realize to what extent his name has gone abroad. W'e, who Im-e known hiin in his boyhood days and -associated with him in every day life, are apt to forget that this quiet, unassuming gentleman, who greets us with genuine, friendly interest, is one of the most widely-known song writers of the country. It is only those who know him intimately in his home life, and see him at his professional work in his study at the old family mansion, who fully realize his genius and superior attainments."

From the Musical Messenger we quote: - "Mr. Thompson has sought to please the masses with his compositions and he has succeeded. He has displayed genius and rare talent. His music is well written and will l)ear analysis. It is good, refining and elevating."

Mr. Thompson is perhaps the largest real estate owner in East Liverpool. One of his best buildings (the Boston Store Building) was destroyed in the notable "Diamond" fire in February, 1905, but steps were immediately taken to rebuild. He has a beautiful home on the boulevard just north of the city and a charming winter residence at Savannah, Georgia.

Mr. Thompson married Elizabeth Johnson, w ho is a daughter of the late Dr. Robert Johnson, of Wellsville. Ohio, and they have one son, William Leland. The family are members of the First Presbyterian Church.

Politically Mr. Thompson is a Republican but not a politician. He has been president of the Carnegie Library Association since the . library was opened and gives this worthy institution much attention. He is a meml>er of Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M.: East Liverpool Chapter, No. 100, R. A. M.; Pilgrim Commandery. No. 55. K. T.. all of Fast Liverpool: and of the Temple. A. A. O. N. M. S., of Savannah. Georgia.

OHN S. M FTZGER. M. 1).. deceased, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, was prominently identified with the growth of the village of Columbiana, and for several years was one of her leading medical practitioners. He was horn at Hanover. Pennsylvania, and was a son of Jacob and Mary ( Smith ) Mctzger. also natives of Hanover.

Paul Metzger. the paternal grandfather, came to Pennsylvania from Germany at an early day and reared his family in York County. His son Jacob became a prosperous merchant in Hanover and the family became prominent in that section.

John Metzger, our immediate subject, attended school at York. He next took an academic course under the celebrated Dr. Cooper at Franklin, Pennsylvania, and then turned his attention to the study of medicine. His medical reading was done under Prof. James Miller, of Baltimore and he was graduated at the Baltimore Medical College in the class of 1827. He practiced at Huntingdon and at Hanover, Pennsylvania, until he removed to Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1851. Owing to ill health he was obliged to give up his practice some years before his death, but while in active work he ranked second to none. He was closely connected with the different agencies which worked together for the development of this section in its early days and ranked with Columbiana's leading men. His death occurred October 1, 1881.

In 1833 Dr. John S. Metzger married Elizabeth Gobrecht, who survived him until I 1805. Four of the seven children reached maturity, but the only survivor is Miss Gcorgiana Metzger.

LFRED U. RICHARDSON, manager of the Southern Division of the Columbiana County Telephone Company, is a resident of East Liverpool. He was born in Middleton township, Columbiana County, Ohio, November 18, 1867. and is a son of Thomas J. and Hannah E. (Shaffer) Richardson.

Thomas J. Richardson, father of our subject, was l*>rn in 1833 in Middleton township, was educated in the local schools and remained on the old homestead farm until 1890. In 1894. in association with his son, Alfred U.. he embarked in a drug and hardware business under the firm name of Richardson & Son, which was continued until 1897 when the hardware feature was discontinued. The business is nowoperated as a drug store and such articles are also kept for sale as are usually found in the modern first-class pharmacy. Mr. Richardson was a soldier in the Civil War, entering the service at the age of 17 years in the 26th Ohio Battery, under Captain Yost. He has always been active in Republican politics and since locating at Negley, in the early 80s, has been a party leader there. He was appointed postmaster of Negley during the first administration of President McKinley and has never been disturbed in this official relation. He belongs to the G. A. R. Post at East Palestine.

The mother of our subject was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Michael Shaffer, formerly of Meigs County, Ohio. He came to East Palestine among the pioneers and lived in the town until his death at the age of 92 years. Mrs. Richardson died in May, 1894, aged 64 years. She was a woman of most estimable character, devoted to her family and to the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she had long been a consistent member. The two survivors of the family of three children born to Thomas J. Richardson and wife are: Alfred U., of this I sketch and May E., who is the wife of John \V. McCain, of Negley.

Alfred U. Richardson, the immediate subject of this biography, was educated first inthe excellent schools of Achor and then spent three years at Mount Hope College. Subsequently he entered into partnership with S. L. Fisher under the firm name of S. L. Fisher & Company, in the hardware and drug business at Negley. In iRof) Thomas J. Richardson Ixmght Mr. Fisher's interest, and in 1898 our subject withdrew in order to travel for a wholesale house, as he desired a change of occupation. He then entered the employ of thetelephone company upon its organization, acting .-is solicitor, and later lxtame superintendent of construction; in 1902 he was elected to his present ]x>sition. In the meantime the company has met with much encouragement, having at present about 2,;oo subscribers. II is whole time is occupied in attending to the company's affairs. In politics he is a Repulvlican.

Mr. Richardson married Margaret L. Fisher, who is a daughter of his former business partner. She was born in Wcllsville, Ohio, and lived for some years in St. Louis, Missouri. They have three children, viz.: Frances F., Erla M. and Lucy N. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mr. Richardson was one of the trustees.

Mr. Richardson belongs to several organizations of a fraternal character, - the Sons of Veterans, at Palestine; East Liverpool Ixxlge, No. 258. P.. P. O. E. ; and Negley Lxlge, No. 565, F. & A. M., of which he is past master. The family is one of established reputation in Columbiana County.

\MES E. DAVIS, a prominent lawyer of East Liverpool and attorney for the Federal Building & Loan Company, of the East End. was born in St. Clair township, this county. October 13. 1874, and is rapidly forging to the front among the most successful lawyers of the city, lie is a son of Job L. and Margaret (McFarland) Davis and a grandson of Alexander Davis who was Ixirn in Kentucky in 1800. The last named was a strong Whig. A large farmer and stock-raiser, he owned a goml many slaves as did all his neighliors, but he was a stanch Union man for all that and it was a satisfaction to him when the North won the victory, although he suffered financially from the result. He married a Miss Mc- Cracken and b>th have long since gone to their reward, the death of Mr. Davis occurring in 1807.

Job L. Davis was also a native of Kentucky, lx>m at Greenup. January 29. 1844. He served three years and tour months in the 22nd Regiment. Kentucky Vol. Inf.. his first battle lieing on the Big Sandy under General Garfield. After the war he located in St. Clair township and was here engaged in agriculture for the remainder of his life. He was a Republican and held a number of local offices. Tie was a member of Warren Hart Post. G. A. R. He was married, first, to Belle Calhoun, of Georgetown.

Pennsylvania, who died in 1870. They had three children: Delia, (deceased) Mrs. Flora W'ollam and Thomas. His second wife, Margaret McFarland. mother of our subject, was a daughter of Robert McFarland, of Columbiana County. Both of our subject's parents were meml>ers of the Christian Church, in which Mr. Davis was deacon. He died January 14, 1900, leaving a host of friends to regret his demise.

James E. Davis was the only child of his father's second marriage. He had the advantage of a splendid schooling, going through the common schools and the North Eastern Ohio Normal College at Canfield and then entering the law department of the Ohio Normal University. He finished his legal studies in the office of L. T. Fan*, of Rogers. Ohio, and was admitted to the bar in 10,01. He located in Fast Liverpool the following March and has acquire* 1 his clientage through diligent application. He is thoroughly posted on knotty legal ]M)ints and came here experienced in practical application of law. having served for two years as justice of the peace in St. Clair township just previous to coming here and thereby acquiring valuable experience. Mr. Davis is a Republican but has devoted more time to his business than to politics although he keeps in close touch with his party. He was married to Mary- Huston, daughter of Homer Huston, of St. Clair township, by whom he has one child, Helen M. Mrs. Davis is a memlier of the Second Presbyterian Church of the East End and is a very pleasant lady who has made a great many friends here. Mr. Davis is a memlier of Penova Lodge. I. O. O. F.. and of Riddle Lodge. No. 315, F. &- A. M.

UL E. BARCKHOFF, M. D.. one of the leading general medical practitioners at Salem, and a citizen who takes considerable interest in the promotion of the city's welfare, was lv>rn at Wicdcnbriick. Westphalia, Germany, June _>6, i86t. and is a son of Felix and Elizabeth I Brinkmann ) Barckhoff.

Paul E. Barckhoff was nine years old when he accompanied his parents to America. The party landed at Baltimore. Maryland, but established a home in Philadelphia. There the boy attended the public schools until 1876, when he went to Pittsburg, which city was his home until 1889. His education was forwarded there in what was then known as the College of the Holy Ghost, a Catholic institution which developed into one of the most important universities of the State of Pennsylvania. Dr. Barckhoff remained a student there for alxwt five years, the institution receiving pupils of all sects. From Pittsburg he went to New York and entered upon his medical training at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, which is now affiliated with the University of New York, and obtained his degree in 1888. He located at Salem where his life interests have l)een centered ever since. Dr. Barckhoff has won his way to the front rank in his profession, is connected by membership with all the leading medical organizations and has served the city of Salem as health commissioner. He is the medical examiner for a number of insurance companies and his suggestions as to sanitary reforms and civic improvements are always regarded. Dr. Barckhoff is a Republican but his professional duties preclude any great political activity. Fraternally he is connected with the Odd Fellows.

In 1887 Dr. Barckhoff was married to Anna M. Burford. who was born in Salem, and they have one daughter. Marguerite A. Mrs. Barckhoff is a daughter of David B. and Melvina ("Callahan) Burford. well-known and highly valued residents of Salem for many years. David B. Burford was lx>rn January 21. 1842. at Stroud. England, and pecompanied his parents to Ohio in infancy. His father, who was a woolen weaver, after coming to Columbiana County built woolen mills at Klkton with the intention of continuing in the weaving business, but died one year later, leaving a family of sixchildren, namely: Robert. Dorcas. Edward. William. Marv and David B. David B. Burford went to New Brighton. Pennsylvania, in 1858. and served a three years' apprenticeship to the tinner's trade. He located in Salem in

1 86 1 and for a number of years was with Thomas Baxter in a hardware and stove business, later being associated with Emmett C. Baxter, then with Augustus H. Harris and finally with Charles Passmore. Mr. Burford and his associates did practically all the tin ami slate roofing in the city during their business activity, comprising some twenty-five years. For many years he was president of the City Council and was equally prominent in the order of Odd Fellows. For 20 years he was librarian of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a dominating factor in many lines of activity. He belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic through his four months' service in the Civil War as a member of Company D. 143rd Reg.. Ohio Vol, Inf. Other fraternal Ixidies with which he was affiliated were the Royal Arcanum and the Knights of Pythias.

The mother of Mrs. Barckhoff was lx>rn in Salem, where she died in 1872. leaving tour children, namely: Anna M.. wife of our subject; Aila C. who died aged 18 years: Cora S.. wife of Rev. Louis J. Hole, of Basalt. Colorado; and Hester, who died in infancy. In 1875 Mr. Burford took for his second wife Lizzie Thomas; one son resulted from this union. William R.. born in 1878, now a resident of Chicago, representing Sturtevant & Company, of Boston. Mr. Burford died May 23. 1897. his second wife having preceded him the previous April.

ORGE C. THOMPSON, secretary of the C. C. Thompson Pottery Company, of East Liverpool, was born Tune 11. 1871. in East Liverpool, and is a son of Cassius C. and Elizabeth Arria (Martin) Thompson.

The late Cassius C. Thompson, father of George C. was lx>rn at Calcutta. O.. June 9. 184^, and died April 14. 1905. He was a son of Tosiah and Sarah (JackmaiO Thompson, a grandson of William and Eleanor (McDowell ) Thompson and a great-grandson of Matthew Thompson, who was lx>rn in Ireland and was the founder of the family in America. Cassius

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C. Thompson came to East Liverpool with his parents in 1840. His father was already known through all this section as a man of affairs, identified with its mercantile interests and its public lite, and Cassius. the thin! member of his family, inherited many of his fathers sterling traits of character and his excellent business perceptions. He became a partner with his father, later entered into business relations under his own name and still later, with his father, formed the partnership which was sul>- sec|uetttlv incorporated as The C. C. Thompson Tottery Company. Of this company Cassius C. Thompson was made president and our subject. George C. Thompson, became secretary.

George C. Thompson was educated in the schools of East Liverpool and at Wooster University. Wooster. Ohio, and then entered into the business field in which he has since continued. He is interested also in other enterprises, being a director of The Dollar Savings Rank, president of the Cosmopolitan Club of East Liverpool and a member of the executive committee of the United States rotters' Association.

Mr. Thompson married Mary A. Stewart, who is a daughter of George \V. and Mary Amanda (Hewitt) Stewart. They have one son. George Stewart. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church.

The Stewarts were among the first settlers in this section. The maternal grandfather of Mrs. Thompson. Jacob Xessley. settled in Hancock County. Virginia. (How West Virginia), just across the Ohio River from East Liverpool, in 1782. He had a direct grant of land from the government consisting of t.86o acres. He was a memtier of the first session of the Virginia Legislature.

Politically Mr. Thompson is a Republican. Since 1 004 he has been a useful and valued member of the Roard of Education. Fraternally he is a Mason.

Personally Mr. Thompson is a worthv representative in manner and character of ancestors who have been distinguished for their traits as "Nature's gentlemen." With winning geniality he meets the stranger and upon occasion gives him the rare pleasure of enjoying one of the notable rose gardens of this section of the State. Mr. Thompson has made a study of roses and., where many other business men find relaxation in recreations of various kinds, he finds perfect enjoyment among his exquisite flowers, which, in season, offer at least 20,000 blooms at one time.

M. PETERS, one of the leading business men of Leetonia, who is identified with a number of the town's most important industries and interests, was l»orn in February, 1865, at Steubenville, Ohio, and is a son of C. H. Peters.

The father of Mr. Peters was born in Steubenville. Ohio. For 45 years he was connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad and when he retired from active service he was filling the office of trainmaster. He now resides at Sharpsvillc, Pennsylvania.

E. M. Peters was educated in the common schools at Sharpsville. Pennsylvania, until ready to enter the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad, with which corporation he remained" until 1800. completing a service of 12 years. Mr. Peters then accepted the position of furnace superintendent, with the Hall Furnace Company, at Sharon. Pennsylvania, and continued with that company for three years and then accepted a similar position with the Atlantic Iron & Steel Company at New Castle. In tooo he came to Leetonia as manager of the Cherry Valley Iron Company. Here Mr. Peters has charge of a very large industrial plant. The company has here 200 bee-hive coke ovens and make their own coke, having a capacity of 370 tons of coke daily and a capacity in their blast furnace of 300 tons of iron a day.

Mr. Peters, in addition to managing the output of this plant, attends to the duties of president of the Leetonia Roiler Company and is the vice president of the Home Realty Company. He is one of the busy men of the town and is recognized as one of the most enterprising and valuable of citizens.

Lytle. of Sharon, Pennsylvania. They arc members of the Methodist Kpiscopal Church of Lcetonia, and he is a member of the board of trustees. For a number of years he has lieen connected with the Masonic fraternity and is a member of the Blue I-odge at Lcetonia and the Comniaiidcry at Salem.

enterprises as have the potteries of this vicinity, which employ a vast army of men to manufacture the large output of their plants. It was the growth and extensive trade of the potteries that led to the establishment of Cain Brothers & Company on April i, 1901. these gentlemen having seen the need of a machine shop that made a specialty of making and repairing the machinery used in the pottery business. The firm is composed of John C. Cain. John \V. Cain and Thomas F. Cain, all residents of Fast Liverpool. John C. Cain was bom in Independence township. Beaver county. Pennsylvania, January 15. 1847. a,K' >s a son of Thomas Cain, the grandson of James Cain.

James Cain, w ho was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, about 1780 or 1700 and was a farmer by occupation, moved to Meigs County. Ohio, w here he died. His son, Thomas, learned the trade of a tanner in bis early boyhood and at the age of 25 years went to Pittsburg where he remained a few years, when he returned to Beaver County and purchased a farm. Until 1867 he was engaged in farming, occasionally giving his assistance in neighboring tanneries, but in that year be once more took up his residence in Pittsburg. He then took charge of the Brown Coal Company as superintendent and remained with this concern until his death in 1887. at the age of -U years. He was a Whig and later a Republican. He married Mary A. McCoy, daughter of James McCov, of Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Fight children were born to them, namely: James, of Pittsburg: John C: Mary Ann, w ife of Hugh McCov, of

Leetonia: George M.. of Congo, West Virginia: Thomas ).. of Wilson County. Kansas; Martha, deceased wife of John Glazier, of PittSr burg: William H., of Salem; and Jeannie, (widow of William Fllery) who is a resident of Pittsburg. Mary (McCoy) Cain was born June 17, 1825, and is now in iier 80th year. She is a devout meml>er of the Christian Church, of which her husband was also a member.

John C. Cms, had very limited opportunities for a schooling and went to Pittsburg, where he learned the carpenter's trade, working as a journeyman carpenter until 1878 w hen he came to East Liverpool, Ohio. His lack of school training has largely been made up by his close observation, retentive memory and sound common sense which have enabled him to rise in the world by grasping his opportunities at the right moment. About a year after locating in East Liverpool, he began business as contractor and builder, employing two men to carry on the work. He erected The Poller's National Bank Building, many of the pottery buildings ami a large numlwr'of the beautiful residences of the city. His business has increased to such proportions that it now requires 15 men to keep up w ith the work. In addition to this he has various other business interests which call for much of his time and attention. He is president of The Union Planing Mill Company: and president of Cain Brothers & Company and of the Sherwood Land Company.

Mr. Cain married Sarah Ann Thompson, who was born in England August 9, 1847. and is a daughter of Richard Thompson. Five of the eight children born to this marriage grew to maturity, namely: Thomas Frank; John W.. l>orn in 1876. who learned his trade with his father and in 1896 became a member of the firm of John C. Cain & Son, contractors and builders: William McCov. of East Liverpool; Laura A. and Sarah Blanche. Mr. and Mrs. Cain are members of the Christian Churclh Mr. Cain is a Republican and served in the Council four vears. He is a meml»er of Riddle Lodtje. No. 315. F. &- A. M. ; Iron Citv l.od-e. No. i8_>. I. O. O. F.. of Pittsburg, of which he is past noble grand ; Roval Arcanum

Thomas Frank Cain was born in Pittsburg June 17. 187.2. and was about eight years of age when his parents brought him to East Liverpool, where he was educated and grew to manhood. He entered the employ of the Paterson Foundry & Machine Company to learn the trade of machinist and later went to Pittsburg where he entered the employ of Westinghousc Electric Company, with which he remained six years. He then entered their shops in Pittsburg and was there five years, two of which were spent in the private experimental department of Mr. Westinghouse. He had now thoroughly mastered the details of his trade and was a practical machinist with far more ability to carry out his w ishes and those of his patrons than is usually found in the average machine shop. Returning to East Liverpool, the present company was organized and l>egan operations April 1. tool. Of this enterprise Thomas F. Cain is manager. The extent of their business shows the work turned out to l>e highly satisfactory in every way. In addition to the general repair work and the manufacture of the regular machinery, they also do considerable experimental work. Mr. Cain was married to Mada Wright, daughter of J. L. Wright, of Allegheny. They have a family of three bright children, - Emerson. Alva L. and Florence. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Cain is also a memlier <.f Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M.. and Peahody Lodge, No. 19, K. of P. In politics he is a Republican.

A. THOMPSON, county f |S I treasurer of Columbiana County J aiu' a wc"~know n citizen of Lisbon, «U&^U has been prominent in the hanking circles of this county for many years and is at the present time vice president of the Citizens' Ranking Company, of Salineville.

Robert G. Thompson followed the trade of a shoemaker in Wattsville until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he enlisted in Company A.. 32nd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. He saw three years of hard service in the army, participating in numerous important engagements. Returning home at the end of that time he purchased a farm near Wattsville and followed fanning until the early 'go's; since then he has lived in Salineville. He is 76 years old. The mother of our subject died March 5, 1005, aged 74 years.

William A. Thompson has lived at the home of his uncle, H. A. Thompson, much of the time since he was eight years old. He attended the common schools, then spent one year in Westminster College at Wilmington. Pennsylvania. After spending a term in study at the normal school in Hopedale. Ohio. Mr. Thompson taught school in Carroll County for three or four years. In 1881 he located' at Salineville. Columbiana County, and taught in the school for six years. During that period he spent his evenings and Saturdays in keeping books for the banking house of Cope & Thom]>- son. a firm composed of W. T. Cope, afterward State Treasurer of Ohio, and H. A. Thompson, uncle of our subject. In 1887. in association w ith his uncle, he purchased the interest of Mr. Cope in the bank, which was thereafter conducted under the name and style of H. A. Thompson Company until 1895. In that year the institution was incorporated as the H. A. Thompson Ranking Company, of which William A. Thompson served as cashier until July 1. 1902. when he removed to Lislion. which has been since his home. He is still interested in the bank and is at the present time vice president, having l>een chosen in 1904 to succeed Francis Rogers.

Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with F.va DcVeny, of Salineville. a native of Columbiana County. Her grandfather was a soldier in the Continental Army during the _ American Revolution, and she is a member of Cleveland Chapter. D. A. R. This union resulted in the follow ing issue, all lx»rn in Saline- - - ville: Allison 1).. cashier in the county treasurer's office: Rol>ert Hruce: Bessie;' Grace l.ucile; and Janet. Politically Mr. Thompson is a Republican and while a resident of Salineville served two terms as city treasurer. He was elected county treasurer September i, 1902. and is now serving' his second term in that capacity. Fraternally he is a charter member of Salineville Post. Sons of Veterans. In religions attachment, he and his family are members of the United Presbyterian Church. They have a comfortable home in Lislion, and move in the best social circles.

[RISTOPHKR HORTON, city treasurer of Mast Liverpocjl and sun perintendent of The Colonial Com- I panv. potters, was born March 25. 1868. at Golden Hill, near Tunstall.' Staffordshire. England. His parents were Christopher and Rebecca (Cope) Horton, of Staffordshire, where the father was engage*! in the grocery business for many years. He was in the prime of manhood, having just reached his 45th birthday when he died. His wife died in 1896 at the age of 67 years. They were mcmlicrs of the Primitive Methodist Church. There were nine children in their family, eight of whom reached adult years, but only two of the number. Christopher and his sister Amy (Mrs. James Hindley, of East Liverpool) crossed the ocean and sought homes in America. Thomas Horton. the grandfather of our subject, owned and operated a number of canal l)oats.

Christopher Horton became a blacksmith and worked at his trade in England until bis 19th year when he came to America and was employed at that trade for three months in Detroit. He then came to East Liverpool. Ohio, and secured the job of fireman in the decorating kilns of the Sebring potter)-. I le remained there two years and was 12 years with the C. C. Thompson lottery. He then accepted the position of foreman of the decorating department of the Potters' Co-Operative Company and retained that position until 1004 when he was made superintendent of the Colonial Company when it was reorganized.

Mr. Horton was married to Florence Ada Cullen. a daughter of Thomas Cullen. of Worksop. Nottinghamshire. England, and located in America soon after that event. They are the parents of three sons. Christopher Roland. Charles Maxwell and Maurice William Edwin. They are members of St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, of East Liverpool, of which Mr. Horton was formerly warden and of which he is at present treasurer. He was elected city treasurer on the Republican ticket in 1903 and has I wen a most faithful and efficient officer. He is a mcml>cr of several fraternal societies, viz: Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M.: East Liverpool Chapter. No. 100. R. A. M.; Pilgrim Commandery. X'o. 55. K. T. : Knights of the Golden Eagle and Sons of St. George, of which he was grand president of the State of Ohio in 1898.

LI.IAM E. BAIRD, junior member of the firm of Robert Baird & Son. druggists of East Liverpool, and for the past 1 3 years clerk in charge of Station A. of the East Liverpool postolfice. was lx>rn October 19. 1862. and is the only child of Robert and Lucinda ( Dotts) Baird. James Baird. the great-grandfather, came from the North of Ireland and settled upon the site now occupied by Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio. He was a shrewd business man and organized what was known as the "Old Salem Bank." of which he was president during his life. The third child in his familywas Robert, the grandfather of our subject, who was born in 1790 and entered the business world at a very early age. He w as in business for himself for several years and then became cashier in the bank, a position he was holding at the time of his death in his 44th year. He was a Whig and a strong Presbyterian, being one of the founders of the church of that denomination at Annapolis and an cider for many years. His wife was also a mcml>cr. She was V-tncy \ iers in her girlhood and a daughter of James Yiers. of Island Creek. Jefferson County.

now living. He was born in German township. Harrison Comity, Ohio. April 5, 1834. two months after the «leath of his father. He was rearerl on the farm which was his birthplace and as soon as he attained his majority he embarked in business in his native township. During the Civil War he removed to Hammondsville, Ohio, where he continued the general merchandise business until 1864 when he disposed of his stock and moved to East Springfield and opened a drug store. The following year he received the appointment of postmaster and held that office for 17 years. The postoffice w as held in the drug store which he continued to conduct and into which he took his son as a partner in 1880. In 1888 the business was moved to East Liverpn>1 and was the first drug store to locate in the East End. Mr. Raird still gives the drug business his close attention. He is a stalwart Republican and was mayor of East Springfield. Ohio, for two years during his residence there and was also notary public for nine vears. He was a charter memlwr of Eureka Circle. No. 86. Protected Home Circle, of East Liverpool, and served as treasurer for several years. He married Lucinda Dotts, who was liorn at Annapolis in 1841 and is a daughter of William Dotts. Mr. and Mrs. Baird have been residents of East Liverpool for 17 years and have extended the circle of their friends until it is limited only by the number of their acquaintances.

William E. Raird grew up in the drug business, learning to fill prescriptions ami wait on the patrons when a boy and in 1880 he was taken into partnership. He is a first-class pharmacist, methodical and scrupulous in his dealings. His management of Station A since it 'has been under his care tor the past thirteen years lias given to the patrons the greatest satisfaction.

Mr. P.aird has in his jiossessiou some curiosities in the way of old currency, among which mav be seen 5 and to cent script, which was in use soon after the close of the Civil War: an old $5 bill which was issued by the Rank of Columbus and which bears the endorsement of the persons through whose hands it passed in circulation: also a bill of the same denomination.

Mr. Raird married Lillie R. Miller, daughter of Levi Miller, of East Springfield. Ohio, and has two children, only one of whom, Allie T.. is living. He is a memlwr of Penova Lodge. Xo. 880, I. O. O. F.. and enjoys the distinction of being the first applicant for membership acted upon by that body after its organization. I le is also a member of Eureka Circle. No. 80, Protected Home Circle, of East Liverpool. The family are members of the Second Presbyterian Church of the East End and the father. Robert Raird, is clerk of the session. He has been a member of the session in different churches for varying periods, amounting in the aggregate to over 40 years.

KTHl'R C. YEXGLIXG, M. D. The medical profession is well represented in the old city of Salem, and it boasts of many eminent members in this section of Ohio. Dr. Arthur C. Yengling, a member of one of the old pioneer families, is highly considered here, lx>th for his skill as physician and surgeon and as pul>- lic-spirited citizen. Dr. Yengling was born in Columbiana County in 1846. and is one of a family of six children born to Isaac and Nancy ( Weaver ) Yengling.

Dr. Yengling attended the common schools of his native township and completed his medical education at the University of Michigan in 1870. He returned to Ohio and has l)een successfully engaged in practice in Salem, with office located at the corner of Main and I.undy streets, for the past jfy years. He has served in public capacities, having lieen health officer and for the past 1 e, years a member of the Board of Education.

In 1864 Dr. Yengling enlisted in the 143rd Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf.. as a member of Company D. He is a member of Trescott Post, Xo. 10. G. A. K.. of Salem, and is past department commander. He also entertains fraternal relations with the Masonic ami Odd Fellows bodies.

Dr. Yengling married Inn Rank, who is a daughter of Amos Rank. Both lie and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In political sentiment. Dr. Yengling is a Republican. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

isc death took place April 27, niiij. was for many years one of the well-known citizens of Columbiana County, being engaged in conducting a large dairy farm in the environs of East Liverpool. Mr. Thompson was born at South Bend. Minnesota. January 29. 1856. and enjoved the distinction of being the first white child ever born there. lie was a son of Matthew and Ruth Ann (McKinnon) Thompson. Extended mention of lx>th his parents will be found in the sketch of Charles X. Thompson, which appears in another part of this volume.

William C. Thompson was educated in the public schools of East Liverptxd. The accidental death of his father, when our subject was but 14 years old. changed the family affairs to s'ime degree and a few years later he went to the home of an uncle at Calcutta, where he made his home for several years. Through life W illiam C. Thompson and his brother, George L. Thompson, were closely connected in fraternal affection and were associated in business. W hen they were old enough they engaged in farming and later entered into a dairy business, continuing together until the death of George L. After that our subject continued the business, his sister-in-law keeping her late husl>and"s interest for three years, when the dairy property was sold and William C. Thompson rented his sister-in-law's interest in the farm and continued farming until his death. In every characteristic he possessed the same sterling characteristics which have made the name Thompson in East Liverixx>l a synonym for business integrity and personal honor.

May 8, 18(15, and is a daughter of Martin E. and Man- A. (Nelson) Hewitt. One son was the fruit of this union, George M., born October 11, 180/).

Martin !-'.. Hewitt was 1x>rn in Westmoreland County. Pennsylvania, in 1833 and died in 1800. He came to East Liverpool. Ohio. Septemlxer 23. 1880. When a young man he learned the trade of shoemaker and this he follower! many years in connection with farming, lie married a daughter of Samuel Nelson, of Mount Pleasant. Pennsylvania. Martin Hewitt was a member of the United Brethren Church, but his wife had been reared in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which is also the chosen church of Mrs. Thompson. The late W illiam C. Thompson, was a Presbyterian, but his family were all members of the United Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Thompson was one of the directors of the Federal Building and Loan Company, of East Liverpcxil. Politically he was a Republican. He w as prominent in both the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders, being a member of Riddle Lodge No. 315. F. & A. M.. of East Liverpool, and of Line Island Lodge, I. O. O. F.. of Smith's Ferry. He belonged also to Eureka Circle, No. 8r>, Protected Home Circle, of East Liverpool. Mrs. Thompson is a tnemlxjr of the Order of the Eastern Star.

LYESTER JOHN SANTEE. one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Columbiana County, teacher, farmer and stock-raiser, has been a resident of his present fine farm of 1 18 acres, situated in section f>. Butler township since 1889. Mr. Santee was Ixim at North Benton, now Snodcs Station. Mahoning County. Ohio. February 21, 1858. and is a son of Dc Lorma and Hannah < Ellyson) Santee.

The Santee family is of French extraction, the great-grandfather of our subject. Christopher Santee. coming to ihe United States from France at a very early date. He finally located in Pennsylvania and there his son Thomas, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was l>orn. At that time the rich farming lands of Ohio were attracting many of the sons of agricultural families and among these was Thomas Santec. Understanding blacksmithing and being a good farmer, he came into the wilderness, entered 160 acres of wild land near Snodes Station, subsequently cleared it and spent his life here engaged in farming and work at his trade.

De Lorma Santee was born August 28. 1828. at Snodes Station in the little pioneer log cabin liis father had erected and spent his whole life in that neighborhood, a farmer, a man of affairs and a most highly respected citizen. His death occurred July 5, 1905. He had served in public office for a period of 17 years: was treasurer of the township nine years, trustee for eight years atid was always active in the promotion of the best interests of his section. In jxditics a Republican : he was always a leader in local politics. For the last 35 years of his life he was a consistent member of the Society of Friends. At the time of his decease his estate 80 acres of excellent farm land.

The mother of our sub ject w as born in 1829. one mile north of Garfield and now resides at Snodes Station. She is a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Cattell) Ellyson. both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She has a birthright membership in the Society of Friends. The five children of Dc Lorma and Hannah Santee are: I .eon B.. a physician, located at Marlboro. Stark County, Ohio: Gideon F., a farmer of Snodes Station ; Sylvester John, of this sketch ; Thomas J., who died in the summer of 1004: and Mary E., who is the wife of James Morgan, of Snodes Station.

Our subject has spent the greater part of hi< life in the vicinity of his present home. He was educated at the Damascus Academy and spent two terms at Mount Union College and then taught one term in Mississippi. Subsequently he taught for 13 terms in Columbiana fnd Mahoning counties. In 1889 he came to his present farm, formerly the home of his w ife and her parents, which probity he purchased in t8<)3, and here he has carried on farming, dairving and stock-raising. He has made manv excellent improvements, and on the property is

Mr. Santee was married October 4, 1883. to Philena M. Stanley, who was born in Smith township. Mahoning County, Ohio. November 3, 1855. and has lived on the present farm of our subject almost all her life. She is a daughter of William P. and Eliza (Marsh) Stanley, of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Santee have had two children, viz : Mal>c1, born September 10, 1889, w ho died February 3, 1898; and Farl S. liom Octolier 31, 1893.

Mr. Santee has been a Republican all his life and has filled the office of township trustee through one term and is serving in his second. He l)e!ongs to the Gurney branch of the Society of Friends, being prominent in the Friends' Meeting at Damascus. He leads the singing in the religious exercises, has been president of the Quarterly Meeting Union of the C. F. Society and treasurer of the Evangelistic and Pastoral Board of the Ohio Yearly Meeting.

LLIAM MUNDY, florist, one of the enterprising and prosperous business men of Salem, whose greenhouses are located at No. 532 McKinlcv avenue, was born in Hampshire, England. June 19, 1851, and is a son of William and Maria (Coleman) Mundv.

The parents of Mr. Mundv lived out their lives in England and Ixith had passed away lief ore our subject came to' America. They had seven children, two of whom died in childhood. Our subject, the youngest of the family, and the only one to come from England, is one of the two survivors.

In his native country Mr. Mundv grew upon a farm. At the age of 18 he came to the United States, coming direct to Salem. Ohio. He worked by the month for about ten years, as a farm hand, during which time he paid close attention to the art of making plants grow and finally entered into a three-years' apprenticeship to the greenhouse business. W hen qualified he started into the business for himself, beginning with 25 sash lieds. He had a natural aptitude for tliis industry and succeeded front the start. He now lias 9,000 square feet of glass, and raises vegetables, tedding plants and cut flowers, making a sj>ecialty of carnations, of which he has many choice and beautiful varieties. The demand for his flowers is tevond his ability to supply ami plans are on foot for a still further extension of his facilities.

In 1874 Mr. Mundy married Matilda Stock - well, who was born in Pennsylvania, and they have four children: William, an employe of the Hell Telephone Company: Elizabeth: Mary: and Alice. Mr. Mundy 's second marriage was to Gertrude Allen, who was Ix.rn in Lancashire. England. They have three children : Charles. Harriet and Percy Edward:

ELIJAH MOUNTFORD. assistant superintendent of The Homer Laughlin China Company, of East Liver- I pool, ami a potter whose skill is second to none in America, is a native of Shelter), near Hartley, Staffordshire. England. His parents were Elijah and Prudence (Ellis) Mount ford and his grandfather was Joseph Mountford. a farmer of Cheshire, England.

Elijah Mountford. the elder, was born at Hanlev al>out the year 1816 and was a potter : whose thorough understanding of his business } caused him to be chosen superintendent of the Cauldon Place Potteries, which were the property of John Kidgway. His wife was Prudence ] Ellis, a native of Hanlcy. She died at the age I of 79 in 1893. They were a couple whose sterling worth was shown in right living. They were members of the Belhesda Methodist Chapel. Their family consisted of four children, all of whom are living. Frederick resides in Hanlev and is secretary of the Taylor & Tunnicliffe pottery. He is also a musician of national reputation. Betsy, who is the widow of Richard Booth, resides in Haverlock Place. Shelton. Hanky. England. Arthur Mountford is director of the art department of The Homer Liughlin China Company of East Liverpool.

third child. He attended school until his 16th year and was given much better educational advantages than most boys received at that time. He then went to work in the Cauldon Place Potteries, of which his father was superintendent, and devoted his time to the acquirement of a thorough and practical knowledge of the business. He rose step by step until he reached the position of warehouseman, a position far different from the one so designated in America. It is more nearly synonymous with that as manager, as the warehouseman has charge of all the orders from the clay departent to the shipping room and. in many potteries, also has charge of the decorating department. It is incumtent upon him to understand every phase of the business and it is from the ranks of the warehousemen that most of the manufacturers and salesmen come. At the age of 18 he became manager of the Thomas Hughes pottery at Bursletn and later went on the road as salesman for a number of years. He had not only an inherited but a natural ability for the work and acquired a skill and insight that marked him for success.

In 1870 he came to America and for four years was employed in the office and warehouse of John Moses, of Trenton. New Jersey. He then accepted a ]x>sition with James Moses as secretary and salesman for the Mercer Pottery Company, and was virtually manager of the business for six years. He then formed a partnership with Henry Nelson Burroughs in the early '8o*s and the firm of Hurroughs & Mount - ford became known the world over as manufacturers of high grade wares. The principal articles manufactured w ere w hite decorated earthenware, vitrified china and underglazed. printed earthenware. They also made large quantities of glazed tile at one time. Any product of their pottery met with a ready market. They carried off all the first prizes from the exhibition of the American Art Industry of Philadelphia in t88o. and Mr. Mountford has seven of these medals now in his possession. One of these medals was given for overglaze printing in tmderglaze colors, a process that has been lately introduced as something new . They were also awarded the highest medal for underglaze printing, a very difficult process. The only gold medal awarded for crockery ware manufactured in the United States at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 was won by them and the riblxm and certificate issued is now in the hands of Mr. Mount ford, although the medal itself was never issued on account of shortness of funds. They also exhibited at this exposition a decorated vase which was sold to the late William Ziegler. of New York City for the sum of $875. Their goods were so much -superior to ordinary ware manufactured that they had comparatively little competition and they were successful from the start and up to the second administration of Cleveland. His attitude towards the pottery industry of this country as regards the tariff had a most depressing effect on trade and in 1899. after fruitless endeavors to overcome this tendency. Mr. Mount font was obliged to give up the business. He then left Trenton and located in Western Pennsylvania, where he was engaged in lotteries for a couple of years before he came to East Liverpool to accept the position of assistant superintendent of The Homer I.::ughhn China Comjxiny, where he remained until July, 1904. Mr. Mountford is an ardent. Republican and has taken an active part in politics in order that he might help to right the great wrong that has been done to the industry in which he is so much interested. In this he succeeded so far as to assist in bringing about conditions which caused the jjobliers and importers to lie glad to accept the provisions of the Dingley bill (which they hail previously violently opposed), a measure which has done untold pood to the potters since its adoption and is the cause of their present prosperous condition.

Elijah Mountford was married to Elizabeth Redfern. daughter of Thomas Redfern. of Stoke-on-Trent. England. She returned to her native land for a visit and died there in Septemlier. t888. leaving a family of four children, namely: Jane, who is the widow of William Conover. and makes her home with her father; Minnie, wife of J. W. Eoster. of Trenton. New Jersey; Margaret, wife of James D. Hall, also of Trenton ; and Alice, wife of John

W. Maguirc, of Erie. Pennsylvania. Mr. Mountford is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Fur many years he was church organist. He also sang in the choir when not thus employed. I le and Harry Cooke were the promoters of the Inter- State Fair of Trenton, one of the most successful and interesting gatherings of the kind ever held in that State. He is a Mason and a member of the Renal Arcanum, his memliership being with the lodges in Trenton, New Jersey.

aXDREW JACKSON W1LLIARP, attorney-at-law at Homewortb. was born in 1848 at Lisbon. Ohio, and is a son of Jacob G. and Christiana ( Getzandammer) Williard. The parents of Mr. Williard were l>orn and reared at Frederick, Maryland, where they were married in 1822. Two years later they came to Columbiana County. Ohio, locating near Lisbon, where the father taught school. He was a man of excellent education and sterling character and became something of a leader in county affairs and in 1830 was elected the first county surveyor of Columbiana County. In 1844 he was elected county treasurer. He was chairman of the first Democratic convention ever held in Columbiana County. In the fall of 1848 he purchased a farm of 230 acres in Stark County. Ohio, and in that county Mr. Williard was again selected to fill various offices, one of which, county surveyor, he held for a long i>eriod. His death occurred in June, 1878. in his 79th year.

The mother of 'the subject of this sketch passed away in 1876. in her 75th year. She had been the dear and devoted mother of 10 children, namely: Byankinna L. P.. who was married in 1848 to Rachel Ann Koomhs. a daughter of Philip Koomhs, of West Virginia, and at his death left five children: Galileo La L.-iiide. horn Septemlier _'8, 1827. deceased: Katherine. lxirn in 1829. deceased: Bemonilli Jacob, who resides on a portion of the old homestead in Stark County: Katherine F... l»orn in 1834. who makes her home with her brother.

our subject; Qiiintilian La Grange, born in 1836, deceased; Thomas Jefferson Jackson, ljorn in 1838. deceased: Maria Ann. born in 1842. deceased; George Washington, l>orn in 1844; and Andrew Jackson.

From boyhood the subject of this sketch had good educational opportunities as his lather was a man of enlightened views, and after he completed the common school course he was sent to Duff's College, Pittsburg, where he w;.s graduated in 1808. In 1879 ne entered the University- of Michigan at Ann Arbor as a student of law and was graduated from that notable institution in i88j. Upon his admission to the bar in 1883. he enteral into practice at Fort W ayne, and continued there until he removed to Homeworth. Here he has devoted his whole attention to his profession and is in the enjoyment of a large and lucrative practice.

Politically Mr. Williard justifies his name as he has always been a stanch Jackson Democrat, l ie Ins never married. He is a member of the Odd Fellows.

|!I 1. 1 AM A. WHINNERY. a wellkiN'w;;. popular citizen of Perry t"wn>hip. who operates his father's l:o-gr dairy farm of 91 acres, which is situate'! in section 11. was born here August 3. 1868. and is a son of Elijah and I-avina (Strong') Whinnery.

The paternal grandfather of our subject came to Columbiana County among the early pioneers, probably in 1804. Elijah Whinnery was born in Columbiana County and now resides at Salem, aged 8_> years, one of the city's most respected residents. He has been thrice married. To his first marriage one child was born. Julian, now a resident of Nebraska. The children of the second marriage were: Flora, wife of David Hannay. of Perry township; Ellen, wife of Eli Spencer, of Mahoning County: Mrs. Anna Haviland, deceased: Viola wife of Charles Haviland. of Salem: Lizzie wife of F'luood Myers, of Perry township; Lloyd <;.. of Mahoning County: Orvillc E, of Perry township: William A.; and Efl':e. The mother of these children was born in Mahoning Count> , Ohio, and diet! on the farm now operated by our subject, Deccinl>er 22. 1886. aged 57 years. There are 33 grandchildren in the family and seven great-grandchildren. Elijah Whinnery took for his third wife Mrs. Lamlx>iirii. of Salem.

William A. Whinnery was educated in the common schools and then at Mount Union College, and after completing his education taught school in the vicinity of Salem for about two years. lie has always shown a deep interest in educational matters and has served on the school lioard for 10 years. His hue farm, one of the best improved in the county, is situated on the Xewgarden road within two miles of Salem. It has been conducted for the past 15 years exclusively as a dairy farm and is the oldest one to dispose of its dairy products in Salem. Mr. Whinnery has 25 milch cows and his products are as line as any placed on the market, their quality commanding a high price.

On November 14. 1899. Mr. Whinnery was married to Mary C. Eckstein, a member of one of the old established families of the county, and they have four children, viz.: Karl E.. Yiila C. Ross A. ami Marjorie E. Mr. Whinnery belongs to the Odd Fellows and the Maccabees.

IIOM AS ROBINSON, a director and the general manager of TJie Colonial Company, potters, of East Liverpool, was born in Wolstanton, near Bursleiu. Staffordshire. England, on May o. 1850. His parents were William and Caroline ( Prinn ) Robinson, and the grandfather was George Robinson, a native of Staffordshire and a man of considerable wealth, who died in 1880 when abwt 85 years of age.

William Robinson was Ik mi in England in May, 1827. and there ticca mc a potter and worked at his trade until 186K, when he came to the United States and located at Trenton. New Jersey. There he worked at his trade until some 20 years later when he moved to East Liverpool, Ohio, and spent the remaining years of his life in a w ell-earned ease. I lis union with Caroline Prinn resulted in the following offspring, viz. : Annie. Kliza. George. Emnui and Thomas, the last named being the only survivor. Mr. Robinson died July 4. 1899. In F.uglnnd he was a tiieml)er of the Shephenls. a large and powerful fraternal society.

Thomas Robinson attended the public schools of Trenton and then became a dishmaker in the pottery, remaining in Trenton until 1877. when he came to East Liverpool. Ohio, to work in the potteries here. In i88j he became foreman of the clay department of the Potters' Co-Operative Company. He remained with this concern untit 1891 when he was offered a similar, but more lucrative place with Mount ford & Company. Later he became a large stockholder of George C. Murphy & Company, potters, and was made president and manager. This company was afterward al>- sorl>ed bv the Kast Liverpool Potteries Company, of which Mr. Robinson was one of the heavy stockholders and of which he liccamc manager. In July, 1903, he in company with a number of other gentlemen organized the company which was incorporated under the name of The Colonial Company, and which purchased the Wallace Chetwyn pottery, which they are now operating with Mr. Robinson as manager, lie is a man of sound business principles and a Ixrttcr man for the place could not have been chosen.

Mr. Robinson married Amelia Wirt and has an interesting family of five children, namely : William IL. Minnie S.. Caroline M.. Thomas and Emma. They attend the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Robinson is a mcml>cr of Josiah Wedgewood Lodge. No. 235, Sons of St. George, of which he is past president: the the father of Mrs. Robinson, was born in Germany in 1 8 1 1 and came to America when a young man. Having learned the trade of a stone cutter in his native land, he followed that business at Pittsburg for many years and later came to Last Liverpool, Ohio, where he built the brick house on Walnut street, now the home of Mr. Robinson and one of the oldest buildings in blast Liverpool. He built a large part of the stone and bridge work of the railroad when it was put through here and his contracts extended to Pittsburg and other points outside of this neighborhood. His wife was Willielmina Russie. a descendant of an estimable German family which had settled here at an early day. Mr.Wirt was a Republican.

ARLES N. THOMPSON, one of the well-known citizens of East Liverpool, and a member of one of its leading families, was born in this city May 15, 1859. and is a son of Matthew and Ruth Ann (McKinnon) Thompson, and a grandson of William and Eleanor (McDowell) Thompson.

William Thompson was a son of Matthew Thompson and was born on the Atlantic Ocean while his parents were coming to America from Ireland. William Thompson was reared in Western Pennsylvania and married when quite young. In 1818 he came to Ohio and located at Fawcettstown. now known as East Liverpool, but removed at a later date to Calcutta which, at that time, offered 1>elter business opportunities. There he kept a hotel until the close of his life. He married Eleanor McDowell and they l>ccame the parents of six sons and two daughters.

Matthew Thompson, father of Charles N.. was lxirn Octolier 18. '1809. During his earlier years in business he had an interest in the George S. Harker pottery, which he later sold and removed to South Bend, Minnesota, where he took up farming land and also built a hotel, which he ran for a number of years. After a residence in that State of about 10 years he disposed of his property, and. on account of failing health, returned to the more genial climate of East Liverpool. Mr. Thompson enjoyed the distinction of being the man who discovered (he first oil well in this locality after considerable prospecting. This was located at Smith's Ferry and was a "30-barrel pumper." At a later date he purchased the Simeon Johnson farm at Dry Run and devoted himself to its cultivation.

that he had passed the age limit prevented him from shouldering a musket and marching off in defense of his country. His sympathies were given and his activities engaged for the Union cause and when ihe draft was ordered in this locality he was selected as the officer in charge. While not in robust health, his life might have been preserved many years longer had not a sad accident terminated it. A kick from a vicious horse injured him so badly that he never recovered consciousness and passed away on October 18. 1869. his 60th birthday. He was a valued member of Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M.. of East Liverpool.

Matthew Thompson married Ruth Ann McKinnon. who was born March 21. 1829. and was a daughter of Michael McKinnon. of East Liverpool, who was also a pioneer in this section. The McKinnon ancestry will be found in another part of this volume. The children born to Matthew and Ruth Ann (McKinnon) Thompson were: Isaphenc A., born September 21. 1847. who is the widow of Angus M. Bratt. of East Liver|x>ol; George Lamartine. born January 21, 1849. deceased June 6. 1896; Elizabeth Ellen, born July 18, 1850. deceased at the age of 15 months; William Cassius. born January 29. 1856, deceased April 27, 1902. whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume: Jrhn Clark, born May 21. 1857. deceased in childhood: Edward R., bom January 15, 1862. deceased in childhood: Charles N.. of this sketch; Mary Ida. born March 2t, 1864: Matthew, born July 12. 1870. w ho was drowned July 14. 1877: and Nettie B.. horn November 27. 1867. who married Frank Chambers, a merchant of Fast Liverpool.

Charles X. Thompson was educated in the schools at Dry Run, with the exception of one year which he and his mother spent at Pittsburg, shortly after the death of his father. He remained on the home farm until 1S80, when he purchased the farm on which he now lives. In M/>j he was one of the incorporators of the Supplee Land Company, of which he is still a memlier. This company bought our subject's farm for the development <>f a fine residential district. Mr, Thompson, however rents from the company a large portion of the land, on which he raises all kinds of garden truck, which is sold to one dealer. This is a fine piece of bottom land and the whole farm is one of the most fertile in this section. Mr. Thompson has always given his attention to farming with the oception of the years from 1877 until 1882, when he followed the trade of presser in a pottery.

Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with Alice L. Putnam, who is a daughter of James Herbert and Mary (Cunningham) Putnam, and they have two children, viz : Roy Matthew , born May 12. 1897 and Lola Fern, lioni July 1, 1899. Mrs. Thompson was lx>rn August 21. 1862, a jmsthumous child, her father dying in that year prior to her birth. He was a bridgebuilder by trade. Her mother was a daughter of Thomas Cunningham, who conducted a hotel and blacksmith shop at Lisbon. Mrs. Putnam died February 9. 1889. aged 56 years and six months, the mother of four sons and two daughters, our subject's wife being the youngest of the family. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Baptist Church.

r 3 a E. JOHNSTON, M. D.. one of East wgto Palestine's well-known medical men. ?A5ssS wjtn omcc on West Main street, was born in i860 at Baltimore. Maryland, and is a son of John A. and Caroline (Rimer) Johnston.

Dr. Johnston's early years w ere clouded w ith the black pall of war. for his father entered the army at the first call for Union troops and became a veteran in the 14th Regiment. Pennsylvania Vol. Cav. One of his childish memorie* is that of the marching of troops through the city streets. Ilis father survived all the disasters of war and now resides at Yandergrift. Pennsylvania. He reared a family of nine children.

The Ixrautiful city of his birth was the scene of our subject's literary ami medical studies, the late Professor Lee. of that city, being one of his instructors. His medical course covered the period between 1880 and 1884 and for one year be served as an interne in Johns Hopkins Hospital, for one year was resident physician of the Maryland General Hospital, and then for a year filled the position of resident physician at Johns Hopkins. After an experience of six years in various city medical positions, he settled at Marysville. Pennsylvania, and in 1890 located at Unity, a village in Unity township. Columbiana County, removing to East Palestine in 1895. where he controls a large and lucrative practice.

Dr. Johnston was married in Pennsylvania t<- Elizabeth Virginia Carpenter, a daughter of Samuel Carpenter. She is a lady of many accomplishments and formerly was a teacher in Indiana County. Pennsylvania. Three children have been born to this marriage, viz: Paul Puitt. Harry Charles and Marcus Hanna.

\SSTUS C. THOMPSON', deceased, was one of East Liverpool's most prominent manufacturing potters. He was born at Calcutta. Columbiana County, Ohio. June 9, 1845. and was a son of Josiah and Sarah (Jackman) Thompson, and a grandson of William and Eleanor ( McDowell) Thompson, and a great-grandson of Matthew Thompson, the founder of the family in America.

Cassins C. Thompson came to East Liverpool with his parents in 1840. His primary education was secured here but be pursued the higher branches at Heaver Academy. Beaver. Pennsylvania, and at Mount Union College.

After completing his education, Cassins C. Thompson entered his father's store and later liecame a partner in the business. About 1808 he engaged in the manufacture of pottery, forming a partnership with Col. J. T. Herbert under the firm name of Thompson & Herbert. Subsequently Josiah Thompson purchased 1 Colonel Herbert's interest and the firm name l>ecamc C. C. Thompson & Company, under which business was conducted until it was incorporated as The C. C. Thompson Pottery Company, August 29. 1890. our subject Incoming the president of this company, and so continuing until his death, which took place April 14. 1905. Like other members of his family, he was a man of remarkably fine business perceptions.

Mr. Thompson was married to Elizabeth Arria Martin, a daughter of George and Albina (Brown) Martin, of Wellsvillc. Ohio. Five children were horn to them, the three survivors being: George C. Minnie F... and Dale D.

The great pottery enterprise to which the late Cassius C. Thompson devoted so many years still continues and has become one of the great industries of this section. Its other officers at the time of his decease were: B. O. Simms, vice president : George C. Thompson, secretary: and John C. Thompson, treasurer. The company manufactures cream-colored and decorated ware and "Rockingham" and yellow ware, making a specialty of decalcomania decj orations. Its success was due to the able efforts I of Mr. Thompson and his death brought the I deepest sorrow to his associates as w ell as grief I to his family.

ILLARD B. THOMAS, superintendent of the railway department of The United Power Company, of I East Liverpool, was liorn at Cleveland, Ohio, March 2*. 1870. and is a splendid example of American pluck and energy, having started at the foot ami climbed to his present position at an age when most men are but beginning their ascent. Willard B. Thomas is a son of Dr. Willard B. and Adeline (' Laney ') Thomas.

Dr. Willard B. Thomas was lxmi in New Vork City in 1840. He graduated from the Cleveland College of Homeopathy and for jo years prior to his death was an able practitioner of that city. He was twice married, first to

Adeline Lancy. who liecame tlie mother of four children, one of win mi died in childhood. Those living are Lucien E., of Cleveland; Etta L.. wife of Charles A. Swan, also of that city; and our subject, Willard B. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Christian Church and a most estimable woman. She died in 1872. The second marriage was contracted with Mary Frances Shotter and resulted in the birth of two children, Frances Lucille and Spencer Shotter. Dr. Thomas died in June, 1902.

Willard B. Thomas finished the high school course of Cleveland and at once went to work to earn a livelihood. His first situation was with the Kberhart Manufacturing Company, with w hich he remained about one year, w hen he accepted a position with the Brookline Railway Company, of Cleveland, lie may be said to have grown up with the work as he was with that company until 1801 when he came to East Liverpool as barn foreman. Here his watchfulness, and practical common sense made him an invaluable official who understood, thoroughly, the needs of the company and he has risen, step by step, until he now has charge of the entire street railway business. Mrs. Thomas, whose maiden name was Annie Florence Allison, was a residentnf Chester, West Virginia, in her girlhood and has the genial, pleasant manners of the South. The familv consists of three children, Willard B., Jr., Charles Lucian and Mary Lucille. They are members and liberal contributors of the United Presbyterian Church, of Exist Liverpool. Mr. Thomas is a member of a numl)er of fraternities, being past captain of Ceramic City Lodge. No. 62. Uniform Rank. Knights of Pythias; past councillor of the Senior Order of United American Mechanics; ami a member of the Protected Home Circle.

LTOX DAVIS, one of the most esteemed citizens of Salem, as he has long been one of the most prominent, was identified for many years with this city's largest and most important industry, the Buckeye Engine Company, filling the responsible office of vicepresident until 1895. Other interests have also claimed his attention and his long life has been

, a very fruitful one. Mr. Davis was born December 12, 1822, in Atwatcr township. Portage County. Ohio, and is a son of Isaac and Mary (Antram) Davis.

Isaac Davis, the father, was born in 1795 in North Carolina, and came in 1806 to Columbiana County, Ohio, where he learned the carpenter's trade. About the time he came to Ohio, the familv of John Antram. a prominent Quaker, also settled here and Mr. Davis later married the daughter Mary. In 1821 they removed to Portage County, Ohio, and there they lived the remainder of their lives.

Milton Davis learned the carpenter's trade with his father and he continued to work at this in connection w ith some farming until 1848 when he entered the works of the Sharp Brothers, at Salem, to learn pattern making. In this he iK'came very proficient and later his main business was as draughtsman and patternmaker, also going out to set up engines in different parts of the country. In 1851 when the present business was really founded, he became one of the partners, the firm being Sharp, Davis & Bonsall. The members of the firm were all practical mechanics and did much of the work themselves, a force of 12 men only being required where now some 300 are given constant employment. Tn December. 1870. the Buckeye Engine Company was incorporated, with these officers : Joel Sharp, president : Milton Davis, vice-president : T. C. Boone, secretary and treasurer: Joel S. Bonsall. superintendent; and Simeon Sharp, assistant superintendent. The business prospered from the first, having all the requisites for success - ample capital and wise and industrious men. while the time w.^ ripe for the introduction of so satisfactory :\ piece of machinery as the "Buckeye" engine. The popularity of this engine has never waned and now is not only sold in all the industry' centers of the United States, but is shipped t" many foreign countries.

hc retired from the office of vice-president, ticing succeeds] by li is son, D. \V. Davis. Although he lias reached his 82nd year and is justly entitled to the ease of retired life, he is still interested in the progress and development of his city and county, For many years he has been one of the city's largest capitalists; is the owner of the city's electric light system, having erected the plant ami, with his sons, controlled it : and he is also president and treasurer of the Salem Street Railway Company.