Wayne Township (part 15 of 19)

The death of Mr. Ott. in 1884, left an opening in Mr. Koch's line of business, of which he was not slow to take advantage and he naturally succeeded to his former preceptor's large trade. He carried on business alone at Mr. Ott's old stand in New Waterford until 1889, when his older brother, Jacob H. Koch liecame interested, and on the date mentioned in the opening paragraph, entered into a partnership which has continued until the present time. In dividing the cares of the business. George J. is the general salesman, l>eing well equipped for this important end of the business, while Jacob II. has charge of the clerical department and also superintends the workmen engaged in building the various kinds of vehicles.

George J. Koch was united in marriage with Emma Hoffstot, who is a daughter of John Hoffstot, a well-known farmer of Unity township. They have two sons, viz. : John and Robert William. Mr. Koch is a niemlwr of the Lutheran Church. Politically he has !>een miite active and at present he is a mcmlx-r of the Village Council.

Jacob H. Koch, the second member of the firm of Koch Brothers, was born in the oW Koch homestead in Fairfield township. January 30, 1 861, and is one of a family of 10 children born to his parents. Henry and Mary Ann I Geiger) Koch. He lias seven sisters. His education was acquired in the public schools and he was reared a farmer. Until he entered into the carriage business when 28 years old, he was actively engaged in fanning and still is interested more or less in agricultural pursuits. He has large business interests including the carriage manufacturing enterprise and membership in the large mercantile business of J. II. & J. Koch.

Jacob H. Koch was united in marriage with Li.-zic Garlach. who is a daughter of Jacob ( iarlach, and they have three children, viz. : Carl Henry, Mary Esther and Paul Jacob.

Mr. Koch has always been one of the prominent men of affairs in this section and has twice served New Waterford as mayor. At present he is a member of the Village Council, being secretary of the board. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

The constant expansion of the business of Koch Brothers is little less than marvelous. By 1890 the business had grown to such proportions that they erected a commodious twostory building on East Main street, but in a few years this structure was found to be too small, and in 180.8 an additional building was erected, 100 by 40 feet in dimensions, the top iWr being utilized as a painting room, the second as a trimming and varnishing department while the ground floor has the show rooms and office, with a frontage of 145 feet. In an older building with dimensions of 100 by 30 feet, two stories in height, the top floor is given over to painting and the ground floor to storage in front and to a wood shop in the rear. In addition there is a rear building. 76 by 30 feet, devote* 1 to packing. In this establishment a complete buggy is constructed from the ltottom up, some 50 skilled workmen finding employment here. The plant is well worth a visit. It is divided into wood room, blacksmith shop (60 by 30 feet), painting room, trimming and varnrshing department, erecting room, packing and shipping room, warehouse and show room and the well-equipped office. Facilities have l>een provided by which the packed goods are easily transferred to the cars provided by the railroad on a siding.

Both brothers are men of great business enterprise and they have built up a great industry. Their name is a guarantee of excellence wherever found. When New Water ford celebrates its centennial, the name of Koch will be one of those honored for business enterprise, commercial integrity and for the establishment of one of the town's most useful and successful industries.

'^"^} SHERIDAN McGAVERAN. contractor ami builder at East Liverpool, k vfc was liorn at Bridgeport, Ohio, Febru- JsS ary 28, i860., and is a son of Thaddeus ami Frances Marian (Mumford ) McGaveran.

The McGaveran family originated in County Kilkenny. Ireland, so many years ago that its earliest history is lost in the mists of time, but there Malcolm McGaveran. our subject's great-grandfather, was born and from there emigrated to the United States and settled in Maryland. He later moved to what is now known as Rock Springs Park at Chester, VTrj ginia (now West Virginia), on the Ohio River opposite East Liverpool. He served in the 1 War of 181 2 under General Crawford and , survived its dangers but was subsequently killed by a fall from a horse. He married Hannah Hartman. a native of Germany.

Thomas McGaveran. the paternal grandfather, son of Malcolm, was born at Frederick. 1 Maryland. April 8, 1808, and was 10 years I old when his parents moved to what is now 1 West Virginia. He followed the carpenter's trade all his life and died at East Liverpool, ! about 1880. aged 68 years. He married Mar- ; garet Van Fassen.

Thaddeus McGaveran, father of our subj iect. was l>orn near Richmond. Ohio. Octol«r : 20, 1S36. He learned the carpenter's trade I with his father and followed it until 1870, when : he moved to Wellsvillc and went into railroading as fireman and brakeman. After some years on the road he came to East Liverpool in 1877 and went into contracting and became well known in this line. In 1804 he went to Washington. D. C and was in the employ of th; government printing office for seven years. Since then lie has lived retired from active life. In the Civil War he entered the Union service, enlisting in Ohio hut befog subsequently transferred to Company L, first Reg., Virginia Vol. Cav. He served 24 months, during which period he was seriously injured by his horse being shot and falling on him. He is a member of General Lyon Post, Xo. 44, G. A. R.. of East Liverpool. lie is identified with the Republican party. He has served as constable, policeman and as health officer.

On January 6, 1862, Mr. McGaveran was married to Frances M. Mum ford, who was born in Yellow Creek township, Columbiana County, Ohio, October 18, 1842, and is a daughter of Stephen Mumford. Five members of a family of seven children reached maturity, viz.: A. Sherman, now deceased, formerly a resident of East Liverpool; T. Sheridan; Thomas S., deceased, of East Liverpool; Edgar S.. of East Liverpool: and Frederick X.. of Washington, 1). C. The parents belong to the First Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool.

T- Sheridan McGaveran was reared and educated in East Liverpool, and then learned the carpenter's trade with J. M. Smith and Served as a journeyman until 1900, since which time he has heen in. business for himself, engaged in contracting and building. His workis confined mainly to residences and he is Considered a reliable and skilled man in his line. He employs a number of men and can show many specimens of his skill in and about East Liverpool.

Mr. McGaveran married Margaret A. Brol>eck. of East Liverpool. In politics he is a Republican. Fraternally he belongs to the Odd Fellows and is past grand of East Liverpool Lodge. Xo. 379. and a high official of East Liverpool Encampment. Xo. 107.

AMUEL M. BURSON, one of the well-known business men of the village of Hanover, where he has been engaged in the drug business for many years, belongs to one of the pioneer families of Columbiana County. He was born'in 1851 and is a son 'of Abraham and

The Burson family, which is of Welsh extraction, was founded in America about the year 1705 by four brothers, three of whom settled in Pennsylvania while one took up bis residence farther south. They were members of the society of Friends, The Bosscrman family, of which our subject's mother is a member, is of Holland Dutch extraction. Her ancestors removed about the year 1807 from the vicinity of Gettysburg. Pennsylvania, to Paris. Stark County. Ohio.

James Burson. the grandfather of our sul>- ject. was a son of Edward Burson and was liorn in Greene County. Pennsylvania, in 1775. He was a man of enterprise as we learn that in March. 1802, he floated a fiatboat, loaded with tlour. smoked meats and liquors, from Rice's Landing, down the Mouongahela River, to the Ohio and thence to the Mississippi, finally reaching his distinction. Xew Orleans, where he disposed of his cargo for the sum of $800. He then proceeded to Philadelphia by sailing vessel, from there traveled by stage to the Allegheny Mountains and then walked the remainder of the way to his home in Greene County, Pennsylvania. With the proceeds of this venture as capital, he came to Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1802 and located near Winona, where he liought a tract of 640 acres of government land, paying for it at the rate of $1.25 per acre. Accompanied by his brother, he had walked the distance from Rice's Landing to ( Xew ) Lisbon. Ohio, it being necessary to follow the "blazed" trail left by surveyors in order to find their way through the forest. The land office at that time was located at Steilbenville, Ohio, and thither the two brothers walked to enter and pay for their land.

The grandmother of our subject, Elizahcth (Myers) Burson. belonged to another old pioneer family: she was a daughter of William Myers, was reared to womanhood in Li udoun County. Virginia, and accompanied her parents to Ohio in 1803. In the following year she married James Burson. She was a first cousin to the redoubtahle obi pioneer of Kentucky - Daniel Bmme. The Myers fa'Ynily settled in the northwest part of Hanover township. In those days money was very scarce and to market their products and secure necessary supplies the settlers were forced to ltarter and exchange. Cash, however, was required when it came to paying the government for land, and this was secured by collecting and sellv-'j ginseng roots, which always commanded a cash price and w hich were used for medicinal purposes. James Burson died in 1843. aged 68 years. His children were : Sinn, who married Allen Hinchman and died in Indiana; Margaret, who married Isaac Malsl>erry. of Damascus. Columbiana County, and died in Iowa; Abraham, father of our subject; William, who married Relieeca Bennett of Butler toy nship, and dieil in 1864 in Hanover tow nship. - they had one daughter Eliza, who married Dr. George Sanor; David, who married Elizabeth Bennett. - he was a lieutenant in the army during the Civil War. went to Iowa in 1865 anil died there: and Nelson, who married Lanev. Ann Harris, of Butler township, and died in 10.00 in Hanover township. - he left six children. Winfield. Ottinger. Clifford. Willis. Clarence and Ainsley.

Abraham Burson was l»>rn in Columbiana County. Ohio. November 20, 1813. and in early life learned the blacksmith's trade at Damascus and followed the same in the village of Hanover. He was connected with the building of the Sandy and Beaver Canal, but in 1841 settled on the old Myers farm, two miles northwest of the village of Hanover. It was still a wilderness and pioneer conditions existed for a number of years. He died in 1880. in his 76th year. His widow, now in her 85th year, resides in Salem with her daughter. Mrs. Granville V. Sharp, Four of their children are now living: James, Mary. Samuel M. and Elizabeth. James Burson. the cVcst. is now a resident of Rocky Ford. Colorado. During the C ivil War he was a manlier of Company K. 104th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. which, it will be remembered, captured 15 stand of colors at the battle of Franklin. Tennessee. These colors were carried to Nashville in front of the regiment as trophies of the battle. On the following day James Burson was a member of the detachment sent from this regiment to Greensboro, to receive the surrender of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. On May 2. 1865, he was detailed as body-guard to Governor Morehead at the latter's residence and there lived for six weeks with the Governor's family. Mr. Burson was well known in his regiment and he and his famous gun were under fire for 120 days during the march from Chattanooga to Atlanta. During his term of service he participated in 16 battles and the names and dates of these he has had engraved on the barrel of his gun. In the stock of this noted fire-arm, Mr. Burson has inlaid in mother-of-pearl, - extracted from ocean shells, - the corps badges of a large number of the army corps which were operating most conspicuously at the close of the war. which is a work of art most unique and beautiful. He bad also preserved some of the old cartridges and the time will come when this muzzle-loading Enfield rifle w ill have great historic value. He also has his old army knapsack which proved a good friend, although often a heavy weight on many a long and weary march. Mr. Burson married Mary Shriver. of Columbiana County. Ohio, and they have four children, viz. Mrs. Ada Irene Black, of Barstow, Texas; Oliver Thomas, of Chicago; and Lawicnce and Harvey, who live at home.

Mary, our subject's eldest sister, is the widow of Dallas Graham, of Ncwgardcn. Ohio, and has tw o children, viz : Flora Ella, who resides in Cleveland; and Anna Laura, who married Elmer E. Helman and has one son, Richard. Elizabeth, the younger sister of our subject, finished her education at Mount L'nion College and at Dr. Pershing's female seminary at Pittsburg, having taken a course in music at both institutions. She is the wife of Granville V. Sharp, of Salem, who is interested in the manufacture of wall-paper; they have one son. - Harold Burson Sharp.

Samuel Burson was educated in the Hanover L'nion School and entered into the drug business in February. 1878. in the village of Hanover. For 11 years, from 1887 to i8<>8, he was located in Cleveland. Ohio, where he. conducted a drug and real estate business.

The members of the older generation of the Bursons were a very large race. Some of them were six feet, six inches in height, and all attained a height of over six feet.

HARLES GILL, manager of , the American Hydraulic Stone Manufacturing Company, of East Liverpool, has been a prominent citizen of this citv for more than a quarter of a century and has lieen a prominent factor in upholding the law and order of the community. Whether as policeman, marshal, sheriff or private citizen, he has always been found on the side of right and has used his strong personality in the cause of good. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 8. 1850. and is a son of William and Elizabeth A. (Perry) (Campbell) Gill.

William Gill was born in Maryland and, having lost his parents in early childhood, was cared for by his older brothers until such time as he was able to do for himself. When his brothers settled in Ohio, he accompanied them and became a tiller of the soil, following that occupation all his life. Erom Jefferson County he moved to Belmont County and about 1864 went to Illinois, settling in La Salle County. Some eight years later he returned to Ohio and settled at Bridgeport. Belmont County, where he died in 1878 in the 79th year of his age. He was a prosperous man and retired from active work after his return to Ohio. He was a Democrat but not a partisan. He was twice married his second union being with Mk Elizalicth A. (Campbell) Ferry, a daughter of Samuel Campbell. She was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, about i8u and died in 1898. Margaret (Mrs. Alexander Blazier). of Bridge|x>rt. is the only child of the first union of Mrs. Perry. By her second marriage she had eight children, namely: Alexander, a resident of Bridgeport; William, of Holly, Colorado: Jesse, of Bridgeport : Charles; Archibald, deceased; Ann Elizabeth, deceased;

John, of Bridgeport: and Cordelia, wife of William W hite, of Martin's Ferry, Ohio. Mr. Gill had three children by his first marriage. They were: Samuel, who died in Kansas in 1 904; Thomas, of Jefferson County, Ohio; and Philena. deceased. The parents of our suIjject were active Methodists.

The childhood of Charles Gill was similar to that of other fanner boys. Soon after the family located in Illinois, he secured work with a brick-mason and took his first lessons in brick-laying and plastering. He worked as a journeyman until about 1877; a portion of this period he was in partnership with his brother William as contractors in Belmont County. He then moved to East Liverpool and after working at his trade for two years, was appointed on the police force. For more than 20 years thereafter he was an officer of the law. discharging the duties devolving upon him in a manner that reflected great credit on himself and the community. In 1886 he was elected marshal and held that office seven years until he was elected chief of police, in which capacity he served for 10 years. During six years of his service as policeman and the whole period of his service as marshal, he also filled the office of constable. He was sheriff of Columbiana County from 1896 to 1900 with his residence in Lisbon. Fearless and brave, be did what duty demanded without fear or favor and his actions always found the ready support of the hctter clement of society - the la»vabidtng citizens. After the expiration of his term as sheriff, he returned to East Liverpool and served one year on the police force. At the same time he opened a grocery store, to which he gave -iiis full attention when he left the force, continuing to operate the store t'>r two years and eight months.

In 1903 Mr. Gill l>ecatne manager of the American Tlvdralic Stone Manufacturing Company, of which he was one of the organizers and of which he is also director. This plant i< located in the East End and is devoted to the manufacture of artificial stone.

wife of H. R. Hamilton, of Lisbon; Claiule, living at home; Estclla, wife of Harvey Harris, of East Liverpool ; Alma, wife of William Lee; and Charles, Jr., living at home. Mrs. Gill is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Gill is a prominent Odd Fellow. He is a Republican in politics.

|J|KXRY CLAY JOXKS. deceased, for 1 iTs 45 years an honored member of the III Columbiana County bar, ami one of the self -made men and good citizens of Salem, was Iwrn near Damascus. Ohio, April 7, 1834, and was the second child of Catlett and Mary A. (Cobb) Jones. After two years of ill health, he passed away at his home at No. 81 High street. Salem, on March 27, 1903.

The grandparents of Mr. Jones came to Columbiana County in 1798 and his father was born in a log cabin in a newly settled district, later becoming one of the county's extensive farmers.

The boyhood of the late Mr. Jones was spent at home where, in addition to practical work on the farm, he learned the principles of and acquired some skill in carpentry, enough to provide him with some means with which to enter Mount Union College, where, after some years of self-denial and hard work, he was graduated. In the winter of 1856-57 he began the study of the law and later entered the office of A. II. Battin. at Salem. Early in 1858 he was appointed a notary public. In the following August he was admitted to the l»ar of Ohio and until the removal of Mr. Battin to Wellsville a legal partnership existed l>etween them.

In 1863 Mr. Jones enlisted in Company B. i-'th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Caw. of which company he l>ecame 1st lieutenant. He saw much hard and continuous service, lie participated ! in the Kittles of Mount Sterling. Kentucky; ] Kingsport. Tennessee; Abingdon. Wytheville J and Marion. Virginia; Salisbury, North Cam- I linn, and other serious engagements. During ! the service he received a sabre thrust in his 1 right arm, which disabled him for some time and always interfered some with his writing, When the regiment was mustered out in 1865, he was placed on detached duty at Knoxville, Tennessee, in the capacity of mustering officer, where he continued until June, 1866.

Upon his return to Salem, Mr. Jones resumed the practice of his profession, one in which he won prominence and gained a reputation far beyond his home connections. He handled many important cases in the United States courts and was looked upon as a very able and effective advocate. Politically he was a strong party man, an enthusiastic Republican, but the only office he ever consented to accept was that of alderman of the Second Ward, which he held from 1895 until 1900. His fraternal relations were with the Odd Fellows and with Trescott Post, No. 10, Grand Army of the Republic.

Mr. Jones was married Octol>er 27, 1858, to Mary C. Rogers, who was born at Brownsville, Pennsylvania. She still survives and resides in the pleasant family home on High street, Four of the six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones survive, viz.: Mrs. Rilla J. Fitzpatrick, of Cleveland; Charles O., of Salem; Warren W., of Cleveland; and Fred R., of Salem. Mrs. Fitzpatrick, who has been twice married, has three children: Max and Harold I-aird (the issue of her first marriage) and Mary Fitzpatrick. Warren W. Jones has two children : Henry and Mary. Fred R. Jones has one daughter: Mildred.

B^^'-M' >K COPE, one of the well-known |[ ^% residents of Butler township, resid- & §ot '"g on his farm of 50 acres in sec- jf>, was formerly one of the successful teachers of this locality. He is a representative of one of the earliest pioneer families of the county. Mr. Cope was born in Elkrun township, near Rogers, Columbiana County, Ohio. March _>5. 1855, anil is a son of Joseph and Phel>e (Hole) Cope.

when Lord Cope was in that monarch's retinue. The founder of the family in America was Oliver Cope, who came to the State of Pennsylvania with William Penn.

Israel Cope, the paternal grandfather of our subject, was horn in Pennsylvania and came to Columbiana County as one of the first of the pioneers. He taught school in the county until he was 60 years of age and lived to the age of 93. He could tell of early times when he had killed as many as six liear in one day where now lie the productive fields of his descendants.

Joseph Cope, father of our subject, was horn near. Rogers. Columbiana County, Ohio, and in this county his whole life was passed. He was a farmer and an extensive fruit grower and was one of the very first to successfully grow peaches. He invented the "fruit house" for which he secured a patent. He also made a success of sheep growing, introducing the Merino breed in the county, and he was also an extensive breeder of Perchcron and Norman horses. He was a man whose personality dominated every line of activity in which he engaged. The county remains indebted to him for his enterprise and public spirit. Joseph Cope was a Republican but filled few official positions, both on account of his personal interests and liecause of his adherence to the principles of the Societv of Friends, which does not encourage office-holding in its memhers. He married I'helie Hole, who was born in this county, a daughter of Nathan and Sarah ( Armstrong) Hole. They reared eight children, namely : Lycurgus. of Last Carmel, Ohio : Lucina, deceased; James, of Rogers; Oliver, of Last Liverjxxd; Mary, wife of Dio Rogers, a well-known attorney of Steulwnvillc. Ohio; Kliphas, of Rogers; Kdith. deceased: and Kintuor.

Lmnior Cope has resided in Columbiana County all his life, remaining at school and on the home farm until 21 years of age. lie was graduated with credit from the Lisbon High School and then began teaching and for the next to years continued to teach through the winters and farmed for his widowed mother, his father having died in 1K70.

In 1HK1 Mr. Cope was married to Rebecca A. Hoopes. who was lx>rn on the farm 011 which she still lives. Iieing a daughter of Roliert and Sarah (Spencer) Hoopes. Robert Hoopes resided on the farm in section 26, Butler township, now held by our subject, the greater part of his life, succeeding his father who hail entered this land from the government. Mr. and Mrs. Cope settled on the farm, which originally contained 90 acres but has been reduced to 50. In addition Mr. Cope owns two other farms, one of 26 acres and another of 40 acres, making a total of nO acres in I Hitler township. He carries on general farming and dairying and in earlier years raised sheep and fat cattle. He is one of the township's substantial men.

Mr. and Mrs. Cope have two sons: Rollin K. and Clarence who are taking a business course in the Salem Business College. In |>o)itics Mr. Cope has always been identified with the Republican party and has always taken a lively interest in public affairs. At various times he has filled ofiices in local organizations but has refused political ones. His influence has always l>ecn given in the direction of better school facilities, educational advancement being, in his opinion, the great motor of the car of civilization. He was reared in the Society of Friends but since severing his connection with that religious body he has united with the Christian Church at Highland.

ITS WF1RICK, one of the wellknown business citizens of Salem, agent for the George J. Rentier. Jr., City Brewery, of Youngstown. Ohio, was horn in the latter city and is a son of John and Catherine (Houser) Weirick.

The parents of our subject were old and respected German residents of Youngstown. where the father was a large contractor. His death took place in t8Sj. His family consisted o»" three children.

In 1N70 Mr. Wei nek ;\ as married to Anna Garwood, who a daughter of Isaac I iarv.ood, an old ami rc-pected resident of Salem. They have two sons. 1 ie ir»t: ami Norman. The family belong to ilie Mc:hodist Episcopal Church.

m I lanky and there cntcied ;' pottery and le arned the trade of a mine;', following it in hi- native town until iSifv when he came to America and settled m East Evcrpool, Ohio, to carrv on his work, lie seemed employment m the p> 4:evy - .f < iei 0 jo e S. I larker ami reniaiiied with hmi unid hi- death. May to. 1877. nist nve days before he had reached the 54th mUe-o-i,. of hfe.

and was m a fair way to achieve success when his career was suddenly ended by death, lit iS'do he built the brick residence now owned and occupied bv his widow, lie was a Republican but was too much of a domestic man to enter the arena of |H.htics, lie was one of the promoters and organisers of I'eabody I ."dge, N'o, 10, knights of Pylhias, and took an active interest in it- Mrs. Martha 1 Arhlaster ) Millward, w idow of our subject, was turn m England, in and was the youngest ot 10 children birn to Thomas and Elizabeth 1, Duttont Arhlaster. Her grandfather. Thomas Arhlaster. was litreman o) a pottery and acquire'. 1 considerable wealth, owning to houses whose rental brought him a neat income. He was afflicted with blindness for some fo years prior to his death. His son. Thomas, the father of Mis. Millward. was ban in the latter part of the t St k century and was a thrower in the potteries. He worked at his trade until almut 50 years old w hen death overlook him. Mrs. Millward was converted to the faith of the Litter Hay Saints when a child of i j years, her mother being converted at the same lime, and she has held to this faith through all ihe years. She has been a re-ident of East Liverpool for almost half a century and in her younger days was much in society and well acquainted with the leading citizens < the city, many of whom have passed hey. aid 'he vale, Many of the old friends remain and new ones have been added to the list but the old home is no 1. mi;i-r the scene of so much social activities since the weight of years has descended upon Us mistrcs*.

and remained in that country until he became of age. Iti 1852 lie came to America and engaged in coal mining at Pottsville, Pennsylvania. After two years he returned to his native land and was joined in marriage to Eliza T. Logan, who was also a resident of Northumberland County. They crossed the bridge over the Tweed River, which separated Northumberland County, England and Berwickshire, Scotland, and were quietly married in the latter country. Returning with his bride to I'ottsville, he continued to work in the mines, moving later to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in the same work, in 1875 he moved to East Palestine and entered the mines, but he load been carefully hoarding his savings and in 1879 was able to open a store, which he had well stocked with groceries and dry goods, and which he conducted until his death in 1888. He was killed at the Market street crossing of the railroad in East Palestine. His widow survived him until 1901, dying at the age of 68 years. They were members of the Free Presbyterian Church and strong abolitionists. After the war thev were members of the Methodist Episcopal Chinch. Eleven children were bom to them, of whom the following reached manhood and womanhood: Thomas: Robert, deceased; Sarah E.. wife of James Fleming : Phyllis, wife of George Gregory; F.liza, wife of Harvey Patten; William, who. died May 26. 1893; Belle, wife of George Gould ; and Camilla, wife of Jacob Ashman. All reside in East Palestine except Mrs. Gould, who lives in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Thomas Atchison received his education in the district schools and entered the mines at an early age. He continued that work until his father opened the store, when he was given a share of the business and gave to it his close attention. After the death of the elder Mr. Atchison, Thomas and his brother W illiam carried on the business until the death of the latter, since which time Thomas has conducted it alone. Mr. Atchison has been most successful in this venture. lie disposed of his stock of dry goods and has filled his store with a complete line of groceries, which for years has been the otdy stock handled by him. In addition to his grocery store, Mr. Atchison is largely interested in the Wheat Hill mine and the East Palestine Pottery Company, of which he is a director.

In 1881 M»\ Atchison was. married to Belle Sutherin, who i.-> a daughter of John and Ann ( Patton ) Sutherin, the former of w hom is deceased, while the latter passes her time in visiting her children. To Mr. and Mrs. Atchison have been l*>rn eight children, viz. : Eliza May ; John Sutherin : William, deceased ; Sarah B. ; Annie E. ; Walter Logan ; and Myrtle Butts and Fanny (twins), of whom the latter is deceased. Mr. Atchison is a Republican and has often been a delegate to conventions. lie is now serving his second term in the Town Council. He is a Mason and was formerly steward of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a member.

OBERT HARRIS, one of the highly respected residents of the pleasant little village of Winona, is one of the substantial men of Butler township, and the owner of three fine farms close to the village, in section 22, which aggregate 250 acres. Mr. Harris is one of the oldest native-born residents of the township, anrl was lx>rn June 2, 1827. He is a son of Carney and Rachel (Yates) Harris.

Isaiah Harris, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of North Carolina, from which State he came to Ohio in 1805, accompanied by his wife and seven children. He entered a half-section of land in Butler township, three miles south of Salem, of which liodv lie cleared some 40 acres. His trade was that <<i ship carpenter and it is likely that his native place was a seaport town. After coming to Ohio, he followed agricultural pursuits. His children were: Chalklev, Ann, Carney. Nithan. Benjamin. Sarah and Robert.

Carney Harris, father of Robert, was born in North Carolina in 1798, and was seven vers old when he came to Ohio with the fatnilv. He grew up amid pioneer surroundings and hi* whole life was passed following the jK-aceful pursuits of agriculture. He died aged 62 years. The mother of our subject was lxirn in Virginia and her parents were early settlers in Columbiana County. The children of Qirncy and Rachel (Yates) Harris were: Jonathan, Robert, David and Sarah Ann, all of whom are deceased, except the subject of this sketch.

To Roliert Harris, Butler township has always been home. Here he was born, reared and educated and here he has lived a long, industrious, honorable life. He has been Ixrth farmer and carpenter, learning the carpenter trade in young manhood. He remained with his father at the home, located three and a third miles from Salem, until he was 21 years of age and then moved to his own property in a more central part of the township, where he lived for 50 years. In the spring of 1904 he retired to the village of W inona. At one time Mr. Harris owned 355 acres of land and in early days gave considerable attention to sheep growing, but later engaged more in general fanning and dairying. Mr. Harris is an example of the self-made man, having worked for the capital with which he purchased his land, which has continued yearly to advance in value. The reward of his early endeavors is found in comfort and ease for his old age.

On August 29, J 850, Mr. Harris married Jane Test, who was horn in Butler township, Columbiana County, Ohio, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Ann (Barber) Test, who came to Ohio from New Jersey. After a <|uict. lovely life of Si years, she passed away on October 4, 1904. The four children of our subject were: Mary, who died aged 23 years: Rachel, who died aged eight years; Martha, who remains with her father; and Emmor. who lives on one of his father's farms. The last named has two children: Mary E. and John R.. the latter of Oregon. Mary E. Harris, daughter of Emmor Harris, married Wesley Whinnery, of Butler township, and lias three children: Robert B., Russell, and an infant.

In his political sentiment, Mr. Harris has l)een in accord with the Republican party ever since its organization, and he has l>een moder- ! ately active. He served two years as township treasurer. He was reared a Friend, belonging to the branch known as the Wilburites. He »s a man of unquestioned integrity, charitable, benevolent and in every essential a good and worthy man and citizen.

rREKEINGER. postmaster and merchant at Millport, Franklin township, belongs to one of the old pioneer families of the county. He was born in Columbiana County and is a son of Peter M. and Joanna (Fife) Treffinger.

Peter M. Treffinger was lx>rn in Switzerland and came to America with an aunt, when he was an oqdian child of six years, arriving in 1816. In the course of years he came to Columbiana County, Ohio, where he married Joanna Fife, who was born in 181 1 and was a daughter of William Fife, of Madison township.

William Fife, who was one of the earliest settlers in Madison township. Columbiana County, was Ikmti in 1 777- ^e entered 80 acres of land from the government, under the administration of President James Monroe. Of his to children, three still survive, namely: Mary (widow of Henry Norris). who ream! four children : Nancy, who is the widow of William Burhick: and I.anee Jane, who married William Gilmour and survives him.

Peter M. Treffinger died in 1888, in his 78th year, and his wife in her 87th year. Their children were the following: William, who married Martha Van Fossan. - both are deceased, leaving one daughter. Wilhclmina: Mary, who died aged 21 years; R.. of this sketch; Henrietta (widow of A. S. Gilmour). who has one child. - Josie ; Hubert, who married Matilda Hartshorn and reared four children: and Amos F.. deceased.

Our subject attended the schools of Madison township, and was still quite young when he embirked in a mercantile business, settling in 1875 at Smith's Ferry. Pennsylvania. In the following year he returned to Columbiana County and located at Millport, in 1894 mov- ing to his present location in the village. This building was the first one built for business purposes in the village and very near to the modest home in which his parents started in to keep house. Mr. Treffinger carries on a general mercantile business and since April 7, 1894. he has been postmaster.

In 1874. at Smith's Ferry, Pennsylvania, Mr. Treffinger was married to Anna E. Henderson, who is a daughter of Adam Henderson of that place. They have four children, viz: Charles II.. rural mail carrier, who married Delia Moore, of East township. Carroll County: Henrietta, who resides at home: Nellie, who married Wilson Davis; and Max. living at home. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church. Politically our suhject has always been closely indentified with the interests of the Republican party and is a leader in his section. He belongs to the Masonic order.

-I'-XN R. PATTISON, a prominent ff% jeweler and optician of East Liverajl pool, was born at Hadley. Pennsyl- vania. on the >8th of January. 1873.

Alexander Pattison. grandfather of our subject, was born at Glasgow. Scotland, and died iii this country in 1870. l>eing then past the age of 70 years. At the age of 16 years he came to America, locating in Western Pennsylvania, where he followed his trade many years. About the time the railroad was put through he discontinued w ork at his trade of stone-mason and devoted his entire time to the cultivation of a farm w hich he owned some years and which is the old family homestead, where our subject was born.

John Pattison was horn in the old homestead at Hadley, Pennsylvania, in 1843. an<1 still resides there, conducting it as a dairy farm. He is a Republican in ]x>litics and has held several township offices, such as school director, trustee and supervisor. In 1864 he answered the call for volunteers for three-months service in the Union Army and served until his term of enlistment expired. He married Maria L. C leeland. a daughter of John Cleeland. Ijorn at Portersville. Pennsylvania. Eight children were lwrn to them, seven of whom grew to maturity, as follows: Lillian, wife of Edgar Noyes, of Salamanca, New York ; Glenn R. ; Paul P.. who still lives on the old homestead ; Ethel, who lives at home; Lois, a trained nurse

. in one of the hospitals at Buffalo. New York ; Hazel, wife of Earl Minnis. of Clark's Mills. Pennsylvania; and Jeanie, who is at home. Mary, the third child of this union, died in j infancy. Religiously, they are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which Mr. Pattison has been elder for m< »re than 40 years ; he has been superintendent of the Sunday-school many years.

Cilenn R. Pattsion remained on the home farm until he reached his majority, then went to Butler. Pennsvlvania. and learned the trade of jeweler, watchmaker and optician, remaining there three years. Having Wen favorably impressed w ith the rapid growth and prosi>erous condition of East Liverpool, he decided to make this city the scene of his business operations. Accordingly in 1896. he opened a small store at No. 104 Fifth street, but later moved to Sixth street as he needed more commodious i|uarters. He later formed a partnership with j Pearce Walker under the firm name of Pattison & Walker, but at the end of eight months purchased the interest of his jKirtner and has since continued alone. In March, tyoo. he moved to >2o Market street, in the "Diamond," where he remained until the disastrous fire of February, 1905. He then found temporary quarter* < >n Market street, above the Horn Switch, and upon the completion of the new building resumed his old stand. He has the largest and leading jewelry store in the city, and carries a magnificent line. He has given the strictest attention to his business, having little time for anything else, and when not at the store is generally found in the companionship of his family.

Mr. Pattison was united in marriage with Lida J. Rankin, a daughter of William A. Rankin, of Amsterdam, Ohio. They reside in a beautiful residence at No. 367 Lincoln avenue, which lie purchased in 1903. Religiously, they are members of the First Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican but has never taken an active part in political affairs.

The father of Mr. F >ml ins- m was horn in Eastern IVniirylvania. December Jo. [Xj.V and was a son mi Isaac Tondin-i >n. I he latter was born 0:1 land winch is now included in the city of Philadelphia, came t<> Ohio- in youth and spent the remainder uf his life in Jefferson Count}', t 'on'.ley Tonilms, .n was still very small when Ins parents removed to Jefferson Count v. Ohio, where a :;ir^c portion <,f his life was sj>ent. lie was a dealer, buyer and shipper of livestock for manv wars, a man who was eminently successful m .1 business nay and equally prominent :n the affairs ,,f his community, lie was a strict observer ,>»' the principles of the Hicksite branch of the Soeietv of Friends. His death took place- a: Salem, when he was ayed 78 year-, l htr subjects tin >lbcr was bom and reared near Xew Garden. Columbiana County, Ohio, and d:ed at Salem :n i<s,yJ. aged 65 years, The four cliil, hen < \ d'e family were, Lindley, of this skrich . .Mrs Minerva T. Hawley. of Salem. Oliver X., of Denver, Col-irado; and Mrs. Sarah T. W- ohari. of Denver.

some two years there, attending a business college during this time and taking up a farm, proving it and disposing of it. He continued to teach and farm until he returned to Salem, in the meantime seeuig something of the rough hie of newly settled regions. After o lining kick, he taught school at Salem for one winter but in the following spring he became a clerk for \V. G. lawcett. with whom he continued until the fall of iXfv), when lie started into the grocery business with J. W. Lease, under the Firm name of Lease \ Toinlinson. One year later he I* night Mr. I.easeX interest and has continued m the same line ever since, although he has increased his scope, adding feed and building material to Iks other commodities.

Mr. Tomlinsofi was married Mav jS, iXtjo. to Miriam I!. Lease, who was born at Salem .and is a. daughter of F.dwiu and Mary H. < W'hhiuery » Lease. They have hw children, viz: Mary la., lad win A. William W.. Esther X. and Charles Frederick.

In politics Mr. Toinlinson is a stanch Republican and is an active party man. He was the first president of the lUtsmess Asociation which was organized some two years ago at Salem. Mr. T..tnFnso:i was reared' as a Friend. b'.:t now attends the Ciutarian Church, which, to all intents and purposes, teaches the same rules of conduct and has the s;in:e underlying principles of rcligu -us belief.

a. ST< >C h'FFR. superintendent of the mine and clay bank of the Columbia Fire Ciay Company, located near Washingtoiivillc. was kirn in Mahomng Count v, Ohio, March 7. !*5_\ and is a sou of John ( '. Stonffer. w ho was a|s, , .1 native 1 f Mala ,ning County where he carried on farming and milling. He was an - >id line Whig and a man of si ion g con \ act ions.

D. F. StoiilTer obtained such education as the rural schools offered and took up the work on the farm which lie continued for some j$ years when be turned hi* .attention to 1'ne development of the h'au \'iew and X'ationa: Coal Mines Sinqe then he has been successful in opening up a number of mines and is at this time the efficient superintendent of the plant of the Columbia Fire Clay Company, which is located near Washingtonville. In addition he oversees the cultivation of his farm of 60 acres which furnishes him a pleasant diversion.

Mr. StoutTer was married in 1874 to Hannah E. Myers, of Mahoning County, who has presented him with four sons. Harry A., Charles, Ray G. and William. The family are regular attendants (if the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which they are members ami of which Mr. Stouffer is trustee and steward. He is one of the most energetic and successful superintendents that the Sunday school has ever had and he has been most fortunate in increasing the membership of the school during lv administration. He is a strong Republican and has served in various offices. He has l>een a member of the school hoard and the council and was mayor of Washingtonville. He was postmaster of the village during the administration of President Harrison. He is charter member of the lodges of the Knights of Pythias and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, at Washingtonville, and is a man who stands high among his neighbors.

pHN ROSE is one of the leading agriculturists of Madison township, where he owns a farm of 60 acres in section 28, a little more than a mile from the place of his birth. He is a son of Hugh and Mary (McPherson) Rose.

Hugh Rose was l>orn in lnverness-shire. Scotland, and came to America when about thirty years of age. He was married in this country to Mary McPherson. daughter of John McPherson. He purchased a farm in Madison township, Columbiana County, Ohio, where he reared a family of eight children, namely: Margaret, deceased ; John ; Marjorie: Tames: William: Isat>el. deceased: Mary and Hugh. James is now living on the old homestead. William and Marjorie reside in Indianapolis. Indiana. Hugh and Man- own a farm of 180 acres in section 27, Madison township.

John Rose attended the schools of his district during the winter and assisted on the farm during the summer months. In 1881 lie and his brother James purchased 160 acres of land in section 28, but James afterwards disposed of his 80 to H. J. Hagey and John continued to cultivate and improve his property. His farm is now 60 acres in extent. Alxnit the time he purchased his farm. Mr. Rose was married to Margaret Smith who was born in Madison township. Columbiana County. Ohio. Her father, Daniel Smith, came to America with his parents, who settled in Yellow Creek tow nship. Columbiana County, Ohio, and with them resided until his marriage to Isabel Mcintosh, when he moved to his own farm in Madison township, where his death occurred in October, 1802. His wife died in December, 1876. Our subject and his good wife have not been blessed with children. Mr. Rose is a Republican and was one of the 100-day men in the war of the Rebellion. He is a memlier of the Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church and a man whose integrity and uprightness have made him universally esteemed.

pHX SCIILEITER, furniture dealer and one of the reputable and prosperous merchants of East Liverpool, I was born January 17. 186V), at Freeport. Armstrong County. Pennsylvania. His parents were John and Margaret (Pilazy) Schleitcr. late of Wellsville. this county. His father was of German birth and learned and followed the trade of a cabinetmaker in his native country for many years before he thought of bettering his circumstances by moving to America. Arriving here, he located in Armstrong County. Pennsylvania, where he engaged in business until 1876 when he came to Ohio, making his home at Salineville for two years and working at the cabinetlinkers' trade. He then worked at that trade in East I.ivcrj>ool alxmt two years, after which he removed to Wellsville. where he was a leading contractor up to the time of his death in 1893 at the age of f.7 years. He gave his support to the Democratic party. His wife died in 1888 at the age of 45 years. Two children grew to adult years and still survive them, viz < Mary, who is the wife of Isaac Lane Maylone of Wcllsville: and John Schleiter, the subject of this article. Opportunities for obtaining a schooling were meager and the lad was set to learning the carpenters trade. lie worked at this for seven or eight years when lie entered the employ of the Pullman Palace Car Company at Cincinnati as a cabinet maker. He remained with the company for five years and as he had an aptitude for the work, became adept in the use of his tools and used this skill to advantage by returning to Wcllsville and opening a repair shop where furniture could be renovated and Ik- made as good as when new. Al>out a year later he located in Past Liverpool, where he conducted a similar shop, also buying secondhand furniture which he repaired and sold. He was prosperous beyond his expectations, in a short time added a line of new furniture and has built up an ever increasing business. He has handled very little second-hand furniture during the past five years.

Mr. Schleiter married Margaret Furber. daughter of Gerhart Purler, of Cincinnati, and three children have blessed their union, - Clarence. Walter and Charles.

ILLIAM TACK CURRY, president of The Old Roman W all Plaster Company, of East Liverpool, was torn Januarv 4. tR6o. and is a son of W illiam' E. and U-titia B. ( Jack) Curry. His paternal grandfather was Dr. Joseph Curry, who died akmt the middle of the last century and was a man of considerable reputation as a skilled physician and surgeon. He practiced throughout Allegheny and Washington counties. Pennsylvania, and was very successful in his profession and in the agricultural operations which he also carried on. He owned six farms and gave one to each son. J le lived a long and use- I'ul life. »>eing past 80 years of age at the time

William E. Curry was Ixim in Baldwin township, Allegheny County. Pennsylvania, in Decem!>cr. 1827. and was reared to manhood on a farm. After graduating from Washington and Jefferson College he studied medicine, but did not devote any time to its practice. He opened a drug store in Johnstown. Pennsylvania, for a short time ami then moved upon a farm in Baldwin township, which bis father had given him, ami operated it 12 years. Later he moved to Allegheny and engaged in the lumber business for about two years and in 1868 moved to Heaver County, where he again farmed. In 1874 he moved to East Liverpool and opened a furniture and undertaking establishment, which he conducted in partnership with a Mr. Anderson for several years, retiring from business some eight or nine years before his death. In young manhood he was identified with the Masons. He enlisted for service in the Civil War but his regiment was never called out. He was a strong Prohibitionist and cast the first and for many years the only Prohibition vote in Columbiana County, having to write his ballot. He died in November, 1897, honored and esteemed by all who knew him. He married Letitia Rritton Jack, who was born at Chillicothe. Ohio, April 2. 1827, and was a daughter of Henry Jack. Her mother died when Letitia was about 15 and her farher married a second time. After the death of her mother, she went to Pittsburg and made her home with her uncle. John E. Parke, and it was there she met and married Mr. Curry. She was a memlK-r of the First Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool and an untiring worker, noted for her philanthropy and many charitable works. The West End Presbyterian Chapel is named in her honor and had its In-ginning in a Sunday-school which she organized. This Sundav-schoot was called together by ringing a big dinner Itfll and the meetings were held under the trees. She also was largely instrumental in the erection of the Past Liverpool Hospital and on Arbor Day. mo.S- the officers of that institution planted a eucalyptus tree iu front of the building and named it in memory i»f her. She was alwavs an earnest worker in the W. C. T. U. ami a life member of the American Bible Society. Her death occurred January 5. 1900. and was the cause of universal sorrow. One of her eight children died in infancy. The other seven were as follows: Harry, who died in 1873 when in his 19th year: Letitia. who met death by burning at the age of 16 in 1872: Annie B., who died in 1903 at the age of 46: William J.; Frank F.. secretary of The Old Roman Wall Plaster Company ; Mary, wife of E. J. Moody, of Santa Barbara. California : and Hattie. who died in 1896 at the age of 26 years.

William J. Curry began his intellectual training in Allegheny County, continued it in the old academy at Darlington. Beaver County, and finished it with a course in the East Liverpool High School. He then entered the drug store of Dr. Ikirt. where he remained until he became a registered pharmacist. In 1879 he became foreman of Thomas's knob works and acted in that cajiacity 14 years. In the meantime he was busily engaged in experimenting on a property left him by his father near the foot of Sixth street in the hope of perfecting a hard wall plaster. He was finally successful. He has also perfected a cement composition, which makes a cement block that is entirely impervious to water, the only com]H>sition of its kind known. He organized a company to manufacture the plaster, which company also handles cement, lime and building material, doing a large business. He has been president of the company since its organization in 180)3. He was married to Dora Andrews, daughter of Matthew Andrews, of East Liverpool, and one child. Eleanor, has blessed their union. They are members of the First United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Curry is a Prohibitionist.

>WI N THOM AS, postmaster of Winona in Butler township, was born in Hanover township. Columbiana County. Ohio. May _\ i&y). and is a son of Henry and Sarah (Johns) Thomas.

Thomas, was probably horn there. He came to Columbiana County among the earliest pioneers. The father of our subject was liorn in this county and spent his whole life bere. dying at the age of 52 years. He married Sarah Johns, who was also a native of this county, ami who survived him. dying at the age j of 74 years. They reared these children: Jesse, I now of Van Buren County. Michigan, who ! served eight months during the Civil War in I Company I. 179th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.: Mrs. Elizabeth SchafYer. of Homeworth: Nathan, a very prominent citizen of Paw Paw. Michigan: Stanton, of Columbiana County, who served four years and two months in the Civil War. as a memlier of Company I. 19th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.: Mrs. Maria Kerns, of Winona: Mrs. Phoebe Boone, deceased; Franklin: Edwin, of this sketch ; and Kersey, who died aged seven : years. Each of the sons of this family who was old enough to carry a musket served in the Civil war. and the number of years they gave to the service of their country aggregate 33 years. Nathan Thomas served three years in the loth Regiment Kansas Vol. Inf., and came to Columbiana County just before the last call for troops. He that reenlisted as 1st lieutenant of Company I. 191st Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. in which he served until the close of the 'war. Then he went to Van Buren County. Michigan, and shortly afterward was elected sheriff, serving a numlicr of terms. Franklin Thomas also saw a long term of army service. He enlisted at the time of the last call and after the close of the war he entered the regular service in which he remained for 17 years. His death occurred some seven years ago.

Our subject was left an orphan at the age ! of eight years by the death of his father and he I remained with his mother until he was 16 years J of age. when she sold the farm and they removed to Adair, where he still continued with her until he was 22 years old. He was variously occupied, serving five terms as assessor of Hanover township, and in other offices. When 33 years old he came to Winona and started in a grocery business, which has l>een his main enterprise ever since, only interrupted one year on account of an accident which had befallen ' his son, w hen he was required to give the child

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Mr. Thomas carries a large and varied stock to meet the demands of trade at Winona, including groceries, wall paper, patent medicine, school Iwoks and stationery. He was appointed postmaster first dnring the administration of President Harrison, and he served four years and was again appointed under President* McKinley and has remained undisturbed in the office ever since. He has been township clerk three terms and is serving at present, and has been a notary public for the past 15 or 20 years. He has served on the Republican County Central Committee continuously for the past 22 years and has l>een an imj>ortant factor in party movements. He assisted to nominate the first circuit nidge here, some 20 years ago.

Mr. Thomas married Elizabeth A. Wilson, who was born near Adair, Ohio, and is a daughter of John and Annie (Andre) Wilson, natives of this county, who came of German descent. They have had six sons born to them, namely: Walter J., who died aged 24 years; Warren I.eslie. who died aged three years; Harry Brinton. of Newton Falls, Ohio; Frank I... of Salem: and Mervin H. and Albert J., both at home.

Mr. Thomas has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for a number of years and belongs to Ijodge No. 408. of Hanover village. He has very frequently l>een called upon to act as executor and has settled a great many estates in his locality. He is acting at present as executor of the John Hovle estate, where $25,000 is involved.

j^| MF.S N. ROSE, justice of the peace Hfi with office in Room 5, second floor. p| 1 Potters' National Bank Building, East Bwl Liverpool, has served continuously in this office since 1889 and enjoys the distinction of never having had a single decision reversed by a higher court. Mr. Rose was lxiru at Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio. February 10. 1842, and is a son of Henry and Betsy ( Jennings ) Rose.

Chautauqua County, New York, and died May 30, 1890, in Portage County, Ohio. The mother of our subject was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, December 16, 1816, and died in Randolph township, Portage County, Ohio, in March, 1887. Henry Rose was a substantial farmer. Politically a Whig in early life, he became a Know-Nothing and subsequently a Republican. Five of his children still survive : James N. ; Clara, Mary, Byron B. and Hiram E. The last named has his residence at Owenslioro. Kentucky, where he owns a fine home. He is a Mexican land promoter and is secretary and manager of the San Miguel Plantation Company, with headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce Building in Chicago. He is a very successful business man and is the owner of much land in Mexico.

Our subject was reared on his father's farm in Portage County, Ohio, and secured Jus education in the public schools. The opening of the Civil War found him a strong and lusty youth of 19 years, who was readily accepted when he signified his desire to enlist in defense of his country. On September 25, 1861, he entered Battery A. First Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, in which he served two years and was then discharged on account of disability. I'immi recovering his health, he learned the jeweler's trade at Alliance with a brotherin-law, N. C. Davis, and subsequently he conducted stores at Minerva, Alliance, East Liverpool and Wcllsville, working as a jeweler for 28 years.

In April, 1889, he was elected justice of the peace and has served continuously since. He has lieen a resident of East Liverpool for the past 28 years and is a well-known and highly respected citizen. His long record as a dispenser of justice reflects great credit upon him and that his fellow-citizens still entertain the same confidence in his justice and impartiality as well as his superior judgment, has l>een shown bv his election for his sixth term which l>egan on January 1, 1905. Although not a member of the War, he has devoted much study to the pension laws and has l*en the means of securing more pensions for deserving people than any pension attorney in the county.

On Octolwr 29. 1864. Mr. Rose was married to Mary C. Miller. who died Deccmlxrr -'8. 180.7. leaving two children : Mary K.. wife of 1-. E. Mcl'arland, of East Liverpool: and Charles II.. a member of the East Liverpool Fire Department. On July (>. 1K99. Judge Rose was married to Emma E. Heiserman. of Alliance. Ohio.

I 'or over 40 years Mr. Rose has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for the same length of -time be has l>een a subscriber to the Pittsburg Christian Aiivocolc. I'oitically he is a Republican, an old liner, litis one of the prominent memlxrrs of General Lyon Post. Xo. 44, G. A. R., and has rilled various official ]x>sitions in that ljody. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

ll.LIAM H. MATTHEWS, principal of the Salem Business College, -if Salem, which is one of the leading commercial educational institutions of the State, was born October 2. 187^. in Mercer Comity. Pennsylvania, and is a son of Henry and Loransa (Clark) Matthews.

The parents of Mr. Matthews reside at Orangeville. Ohio, having retired from their large farm in Trumbull County, which is leased t-> tenants. The father was lx.ru in Herefordshire. England, and the mother in Pennsylvania. They had live chihfren. our subject being the third in order of birth.

When William H. Matthews was u years old. he went to Southern Kansas and two years Inter to Iowa. In the latter State he acquired the «ire-iter part of Ins education, first in the public schools, then .in Simpson College and suhsemientlv the bwa State College, taking special work in both institutions in the direction of preparing for the profession of teaching. He then entered this profession and taught two years in the Iowa public schools. After spending one year as a commercial traveler, he went to his native State and was engaged in educational work at Reaver balls until 1895. when he came to Salem. Ohio. His first year in this

Professor Matthews* long experience in the educational field gave him a fine equipment for his present enterprise. He has made his college a school of importance, one which ranks very high all over the State, his patronage coming from a wide territory, lie has two study courses. - business and shorthand - and has competent teachers, employing three assistants during the school year and giving his personal attention to the students. Since he lias taken charge the attendance has continually increased and the last year's enrollment included 150 students. ( iraduates of the Salem Business College fill nine-tenths of the office positions in the vicinity of Salem, and their efficiency but serves to add to the fine reputation the school enjoys. The sessions cover 10 months of the year, closing through July and August, while the night school runs about eight months.

In 181)7 Mr. Matthews married Dorothy Jordan, who was State secretary of the Daughters of V eterans, of Nebraska, and is a daughter of Capt. D. C. Jordan. They have one son. Loran. Their home is situated at Xo. 253 McKinley avenue. Salem.

Mr. Matthews is politically a Republican, and his friends are suggesting him for membership in the City Council. His fraternal connection is with the Modem Woodmen of America. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

-RXHARD XAXDER deceased, was born in Germany. February 15. 1825. and there grew to manhood. At the age of 29 years he came to America and took up his residence in Columbiana Count v. Ohio, w here he continued to live until death flainied him. His first stopping place was near the village of Columbiana, whore lie engaged in farming on rented property for a number of years. Later he rented a fa mi in the vicinity of Petersburg and remained there until 1871. By this time industry and frugality had enabled him to save sufficient means to pur- chase a home of his own and he now nought 100 of land in section 14. Unity township. This property is owned and occupied hy his daughter, Mrs. Lemley. It was under cultivation at the time of its purchase and was a tine piece of farm land, its value being still further increased in the years succeeding its purchase hy Mr. Xander hy his care and labor, for he was a practical farmer and understood tilling his fields to insure the best returns. He farmed here until his death, which occurred October 3'. '9°4-

Mr. Xander married Christiana Lutz. who is also now deceased. They had two children, - Mary and Charlotte. Mary became the wife of Solomon Estinger. of Unity village, and at her death left one child. - Minnie, who married John Lewis, of East Palestine, in 1905. Charlotte was married in 189.2 to Charles Lemley, The parents of Mr. Lemley arc Jacob and Melinda (Graham) Lemley. residents of Michigan, and of the five children born to them. is the only one residing in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lemley are the parents of three children, namely: Helen, a bright young blossom transplanted to the heavenly gardens; Virgil and Otto. Mr. Lemley is a wide-awake, energetic agriculturist and he and his estimable wife occupy a prominent place in tiie community. .Mrs. Ix-mlcy was reared in the Lutheran faith, her parents having been members and zealous workers of Koch Lutheran Church.

T. HARD, a leading factor Hi!! in the commercial world of East » ^n5( Liverpool, who is president of The jsOedHi Hard Furniture & Carpet Company of this city, was ljorn in Ontario. Canada, and is a son of Edwin and Susanna Kiariiett) Hani.

Roth parents of Mr. Hard were born in England, the father. April 12. 1824. When a lad of eight or nine years, his father, the grandfather of our subject, started for America, in company with other members of his family, bringing his son Edwin along. On the voyage the child was made fatherless and was taken charge of by the widow of his maternal uncle, who later married and settled in Canada, where Edwin Hard's boyhood and young manhood were spent. He learned the trade of millwright and. being a natural mechanic, he found in the varied requirements of this occupation ample and agreeable opportunities for the exercise of his talent. In follow ing this trade he came to the United States, going to l.ockport. New York, during the time of the C ivil W ar. called there to erect llax mills. The raising of received considerable impetus at that time and grave fears were entertained in the South for the future of the cotton industry. Later his work brought him to Tuscarawas County. Ohio, and he was engaged for a time in erecting mills through this section.

At a later date Mr. Hard turned his attention to the manufacture of furniture on his own account and continued in that industry until his plant was destroyed by tire in 1886. Then he came to East Liverpool and in partnership with his son. our subject, began the manufacture of upholstered furniture and mattresses. The business was commenced in a small way in a room 18 by 40 feet in dimensions, located at the corner of Broadway and Railroad street. Altout 18 months later J. H. Dawson became interested and the firm name became Hard & Dawson, and at the same time a general line of furniture was added and the salesrooms removed to a more suitable location. The business has steadily increased in volume and from time to time its location has 1>eeu changed in order to meet necessarv requirements. In 1802 the company completed the present commodious building at Xo. 105 l'ifth street. This building was erected for their use and is a substantial brick structure 46 by 1 $n feet, having four floors besides storage rooms.

In 1001 the business w as incorporated as the S. C Hard Company and our subject has been president and manager from the date of incorporation. Employment is given 14 skilled workmen and the enterprise takes a prominent place among East Liverpool's successful industries. The company at the present time has the largest furniture warerooms in Eastern Ohio.

who reached maturity were: Thomas H., of Cleveland: .Mrs. Laura E. Weibel, a resident of Canton, Ohio: Emma, deceased, wife of Philip : Knapenberger of Cleveland ; Charles T., of this | sketch and Garnet I E.. deceased. Both Mr. Hard and wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Charles T. Hard passed his childhood in 1 Ontario, but was educated in Tuscarawas County. Ohio. He learned upholstering and : wood carving in his father's factory and later | served a lull apprenticeship to the carriage I painting trade, in order that he might have a thorough understanding of the art of producing the finest jxtlish and finish. This knowledge ; has proved of the greatest advantage in the fur- I niture manufacturing business and still stands ' him in good stead, although the destruction of his father's plant necessarily brought about changes in the line of work. No practical know ledge is thrown away and Mr. Hard is all the better equipped to direct ami oversee on J account of his own complete knowledge of \ details.

Mr. Hard married Nettie M. Minter, who is a daughter of Rev. E. Minter. a German Lutheran clergyman, who is now stationed at North Baltimore. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hard are meml>ers of the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool.

In political affiliation l>oth Mr. Hard and j his father are Republicans. lie is prominent in the Odd Eellows organization in Ohio, being past grand of East Liverpool Lodge. \<>. 370, and past patriarch of Canton Rhodes, No. 73, Patriarchs Militant.

VHRKW GALM. confectioner and baker, at East Liverpool, stands very high in the estimation of his fellow citizens as an honest, upright, enterprising and reliable man. He was bom at Rrensbach. Germany. June j. 1852. and is n son of Philip and Maria P>arbara ( Dornl»erger) Galni.

The parents of Mr. Galm were quiet, industrious people, whose whole lives were passed in their native locality. - Drensbach. Germany. - where the father died in 1872. aged 47 years i

Andrew Galm learned the shoemaking trade in Germany, after he had completed his schooling, but did not follow it for a livelihood as its. pursuit interfered with his health. When he was 17 years of age, he reached New York and there commenced to learn the baking trade and followed it there until 1873, when he came to- Ohio and worked tor a time as a baker at Steubenville. but subsequently became a glassworker and remained there so employed until 1876. Then he removed to Wellsvillc and worked as a baker until 1880, when he becam* a resident of East Liverpool. Selecting a site on Broadway, he opened a bakery which he removed a few months later to Third street and carried on a good business there for a year and a half.

During this time Mr. Calm's reputation as a baker had extended and his trade had grown to large proportions and he then lx>ught his present property on Fifth street. On the rear of this lot there was a cottage and this Mr. Galnr remodeled and turned into a bakery, making it a modern building for his purpose and having here plenty of light and air. He has put in a modem bread-making machine and all his surroundings are clean and sanitary. He says that his bakery is far superior to the close, stuffy l»asements in New York where he learned his trade. Many of the local grocery stores handle his goods and his business is one of the largest in his line in the city, he l>eing the oldest baker here.

Mr. Galm married Louisa Bicksi, a native of Germany, and they have three children, the two oldest being employed by their father in the business. They are as follows: Helena M. .1.. William A. and Andrew L. Both Mr. and Mrs. Galm are members of the German Lutheran Church.

Mr. Galm uses his own judgment in the support of candidates for office. He has alw ays supported good and wholesome laws and puts the man before the party in every campaign. He belongs to Iroquois Tribe, No. 40. I. O. K. M.. the Mystic Circle and the East Liverpool Tumvercin.

L. TRUESDALE. a representative fiSri citizen nf Leetonia. has Ixren identified jpf I with the railroad business at this BJ place since the close of the Civil War and is at the present time serving as freight agent for the F'ennsylvania Company and agent for the Adams Express Company.

Mr. Truesdale was born in Mahoning County. Ohio. February 10. 1843, and is a son of James Truesdale. of Canfield. Ohio, who was there engaged in the manufacture of edge tools until his death in 1845. The native state -of James Truesdale was Connecticut. The of this sketch received his educational training in the public schools of Canfield, Ohio, and at the age of 18 years joined the army. He in the Second Regiment. Ohio Vol. Cav.. and was mustered into service at Cleveland. He went with his regiment to Missouri where it fought against the bushwhackers, and with it until he was discharged because of physical disability after a year and a half of service. He returned to Canfield and then located at Meadville, but for one year the condition of his health was such he could do no work. Upon his recovery he clerked in a store one year, then in the spring of 1865 he came to Leetonia and engaged as civil engineer in the of the Niles & New Li si ton Railroad. He also helped to lay out the first town lots of Leetonia. In 1806 he was appointed joint agent of the Pennsylvania and Erie Railroad companies and also represented the Adams and Wells- Kargo express companies at that place. He continued as joint agent for a period of 35 years. Since 1001. when the railroads abandoned the joint station he has served as freight agent for the Pennsylvania road and agent for the Adams Express Company. He has been prominently identified with the business interests of Leetonia. having been a director in the First National Hank since its organization. He possesses abilitv as a business nnti and has well merited the success with which he has met.

Mr. Truesdale was first married in 1867 to Mary E. Porter, who was Imrn at New Castle. Pennsylvania, and died in l8<»2. leaving four children: Minnie ()., of Pittsburg, who has -charge of the music department of Horn's store; Fred P.. special agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad; Carrie H., who lives at home; and Clyde H.. of Pittsburg, who is the west- IkiuikI billing clerk of the Allegheny Valley Railroad. Mr. Truesdale formed a second marital union, in 1894, with Sarah E. Ro1>erts. of Wellsville. Ohio. Religiously, they are members of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject is a 32nd degree Mason, being past master of Leetonia Lodge. F. & A. M.; past eminent commander of the Commandery at Salem; a member of the Consistory at Pittsburg and Alcoran Temple. A. A. O. N. M. S, at Cleveland. He is past commander of Burnside Post, No. 137. G. A. R.. and is at the present time quartermaster.

\. FINK, one of the prominent farmers of Center township, w ho resides on his well-tilled farm of 206 acres, located in sections 32 and 33. was liorn at Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio. January 8. 1834, and is a son of John and Katherine (Sprinkle) Fink.

John Fink was liom in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, and was six months old when his parents came to Mahoning County. He was a son of Daniel Fink, also a native of Lehigh County, who was an early pioneer in Mahoning County, where he entered a large bodv of land. The Fink family was established in the United States by three brothers of the name, who came from Germany some 320 years ago.

The mother of our subject was Ixirn at Boardman, Mahoning County. Ohio, and was a daughter of George and Kate Sprinkle, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. She spent all her married life at Canfield. where her husband was in the stock buying business. They had eight children, our subject being the third in order of birth.

A. A. Fink was reared on his father's farm and obtained his education in the local schools. When about 22 years old. he went to Berlin, Ohio, and there engaged for six years in fanning and operating a sawmill and then bought a farm in Ashtabula County, where he fanned

May 2. 18^4. C'-mpany G. 155th Reg.. Ohio Church at Lisbon. Vol. Inf.. for the thrte-momhs service. During his term of service he <li<I a full soldier's duty and returned home safely without being ailed to participate in ar:y ljatt'le. The regiment was ESWl'LLIAM WARD BAGLEY. president tir-t to Martinsburg. then to Washington Wmm I dent and secretary of The Bagley and to City Point, where his company jl \ W Company, of East Liverpool, deal <n detached duty and was sent to do gi; iPfcArflJ , r, n groceries and confectionery, service at Fortress Monroe. was born at Salem. Ohio. July 24.

to Salem, where he carried on a music store Abijah Bagley. the grandfather of our subfor one year and a grocery business for two ject. was born in Canada, whither his father, a years and then went back to Ashtabula for two Lombard preacher, had come after persecution more years. luml»ering during the w inters and jn England. Abijah Bagley settled in Clevesclling goods on the r^>ad during the summers, land, Ohio, at an early day and engaged there Then he returned to the vicinity of Salem where in a mercantile business for a time and then rehe farmed for six years and then purchased his moved to East Liverpool where he opened one present farm in Center township which he has ' of the first hotels of the city. This enterprise occupied for the past 16 years. This farm is he continued until 1860. when he returned to distinguished for being situated on one of the merchandising: and so continued until within a highest points in the county and is operated as 1 few years of his death, at the age of 87 years, a stock farm, for which it is well adapted and Francis Marion Bagley. father of our subfinely equipped. Mr. Fink raise* Shorthorn J ject. was born at Gilford. Ohio, in May. 1845. cattle and Merino dieep and his fine stock j and was reared to the pottery trade, one which has a reputation for excellence all over the ' he followed for some vears. loiter he became county. , . interested in mining and for a numlier of years Mr. Fink was marred OH March jo. 1854. followed the business of mining contractor in to Annie Flick, w ho was ljorn at Canfield. Ma- Columbiana County. In 1K78 he came to East boning County. Ohio. December to. 1836, and Liverpool and embarked in a grocery business is a daughter of Andrew and Barbara < Hahn t in the West End. He was a man of good busi- Flick, natives of Pennsylvania and the North ne*s faculty and prospered until he fell a tetnof England, respectively. The children of this porarv victim to the prevailing epidemic o( marriage were: Gobttrn M.. of Salem, who 1 smallpox. During his enforced inactivity his married Georgiana Heckler; Minnie, wife of business was neglected and practically ruined. Jacob Duck, of Salem ; Robert, of Salem, who He again engaged in merchandising and so conmarried Maggie Henrv. Paul, who married tinned until his death in Septeml>er. 1902. In Maud Haroff : and Carl M., who married Pearl politics he was a Democrat but was never an ac- Ncwhouse and lives on the farm of our sub- | tive politician. He married Eliza J. English, ject. On March 20, IQ04, Mr. and Mrs. Fink I who still survives and is associated with our enjoyed the celebration of their "Golden Wed- 1 subject, her onlv child, in his business concern*, ding" anniversary, which was a happy occa- She is a valued member of the Christian church SHOT for family and friends. Together they have as was the late Francis M. Bagley. borne the storms and enjoyed the sunshine of William Ward Bagley completed the coinover 50 years and are now surrounded in the ' mon school course at East Liverpool and enevening of life with all to make them happy. tered into business while still a youth, his first work being as a newsboy, from which lie graduated into the position of a reporter for the Pittsburg daily papers, more especially for the Evening Tribune, a political publication of East Liverpool. For a time he was interested in The Crisis Publishing Company and occupied the position of president.

On Octolwr 4, 1888. he entered into partnership with his mother under the firm name of The Baglcy Company. Business was started in a small way. the whole amount of capital not exceeding $40. but industry, careful management and upright business methods have developed this into one of the leading concerns of its kind in Columbiana County. In every essential Mr. Bagley is a self-made man and is one who is justly held in esteem in his city.

Mr. Ragley was married to Allveretta Oswald, daughter of a Baptist clergyman, of Alliance. Ohio, and they have one (laughter, Nellie Pauline, aged 10 years. Mrs. Bagley is a member of the Christian Church, while Mr. Bagley belongs to the First Presbyterian Church.

In political affiliation Mr. Bagley is a Republican. He takes a very decided interest in public matters and at all times works as a good citizen to promote the welfare of the city. His fraternal associations are with the Flks. the Ileptosophs and the Order of United American Mechanics.

LI. I AM H. SCI I EFTS, inspector for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at its shops in Wellsville. is the oldest employe in point of service, residing here, and with but few exceptions is one of the oldest of all the company's thousands of employes. This carries its own distinction without further comment, for it could not Ik; a fact without Mr. Schects having shown untiring industry, capacity, good judgment and strict fidelity to the interests of this great coqioration over a period of years which covers the whole life of many an individual. Mr. Scheets was born in Montgomery County, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April j j. 1839. and is a son of Henry and Mary (Zimmerman) Scheetz.

The original spelling of the family name was Scheetz. and the father of our subject adhered to it. The family is an old Pennsylvania German one.

Henry Scheetz was horn and reared in Montgomery County. Pennsylvania, dying in 1872, aged Ho years. He learned the business of paper manufacturing with his father and, when the latter died, fell heir to the mill which he continued to operate until the financial panic of 1837 ruined his business. In the course of a few years he came to Ohio and located at SteniKMiville, where he continued in business until 1867. when he retired and in i860, became a member of our subject's family, where he resided until his death. He served in the War of 1812 with his father. Brig. -Gen. Henry Scheetz. He married the estimable daughter J of a neighbor, Mary Zimmerman, who died in ! !8/7. aged 79 years. They had four children, ] the two to arrive at maturity licing: Amanda, j now deceased, formerly the wife of George I Henry, of Bellaire, Ohio: and William II.. of this sketch. The parents were members of the Presbyterian Church.

Our subject was reared at Steut>envillc and there was educated. In 1K57 he began to learn the trade of machinist in the shops of the Steubenville & Indiana Railroad, now a part of the Pennsylvania system, and worked in the shops there until 1865. In the summer of that year he was transferred to Wellsville and in the fall I of the year was made foreman of the roundhouse, a very exacting position. This he filled most satisfactorily until 1902. when he was promoted to his present position. Every duty j>ertaiuing to it is carefully filled according to the custom of years. He is very highly regarded by the corporation which he has so faithfully served.

Mr. Scheets was married, first, to Sarah Armstrong, who was a 1 laughter of James Armstrong, of Steul>etiville. Ohio. Their one child. Mary, is the wife of O. \V. Walkup. of Galcsbnrg, Illinois. The mother died in March. 1804, aged 23 years. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Schects married, second. F.Ila Abrahams, who is a daughter of Jefferson Abrahams, of Wellsville. 1 and of their seven children four grew to ma- turity, viz : Anna, wife of A. K. Riley, of Pittsburg; William, of Pittsburg; and Ruby and Thomas, living at home. Mrs. Scheets is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of YVellsville.

Politically the subject of this sketch is a Republican. Although not a politician, he has been elected to several very responsible positions, which he tilled with characteristic efficiency. For six years he was a member of the Hoard of Equalization and for six years was a member of the cemetery board.

HL^ \§jS was organized September 12, 1891, IMM in Masonic Hall, at a mass meeting addressed by the noted temperance evangelist, Major Hilton. The first officers were: President, Mrs. J. C. McClain; recording secretary, Sarah Lindsay; corresponding secretary, Anna \V. Or; treasurer. Mrs. John drove. The following ladies have served one or more terms as president: Mrs. P. S. Hart, Mrs. Alice Bunn, Mrs. C. H. Johnston, Mrs. Maria Lindsay, Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer, Mrs. Margaret Wilhclm and Mrs. Augusta McBane.

Owing to the existence of saloons in Salineville from its earliest history, temperance sentiment was at very low ebb at the time this organization was effected. Ignoring the difficulties of their work, this liand of brave women determined to create sentiment and nourish its growth until it would be strong enough to rid the village of the legalized liquor traffic.

Immediately upon its organization, the W. C T. I'. took »ip the department of work among children, called the "Loyal Temperance Legion." The L. T. L. was organized with Miss ('race Hunter as superintendent. The meetings were held for a time in the school building, and temperance principles were instilled into the minds of the children. Medal contest work was carried on successfully for a nmnlier of vears. During the fust years the \V. C. T. U. filled halt a column, weekly, in the local newspaper, the Salineville Runner. Mass meetings ami Gospel temperance meetings were frequently held. Ministers were continually reminded of their duty to preach temperance sermons, and were invited to address temperance mass meetings. Temperance and

J prohibition literature was purchased and distributed, and wall pockets put up in public places and kept supplied. School superintendents and teachers in the villr.«je and township schools were interviewed and enlisted on the side of scientific temperance instruction in the public schools. In 1897 the \V. C. T. U. established and supported a reading room for

I brought before the people from time to time. Finally in the spring of 1900, in connection with a committee of men. the W. C. T. U. circulated a petition, asking the Council to enact an ordinance prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors in Salineville. After a hard fought campaign, the teni|>erance forces were defeated by 75 votes. The "W hite Riblxiners" were discouraged but not despairing, and immediately went to work along the old lines, as well as taking up new work. A special effort was made to induce Sunday-school superintendents and teachers to emphasize temperance teaching in the Sunday-schools, and pledge cards were introduced into them and many signatures obtained. This Union with many others petitioned the Ohio Legislature for a lietter scientific temperance instruction law. When it was secured, the ladies were watchful re-

1 garding its enforcement in the village schools. The "School Physiology Journal" was sent to the teachers, and special efforts were made to interest them in the work- for the youth, to which effort they responded nobly. Many persons were reached through their social natures.

In the spring of k>oj the \Y. C. T. C discovered that the saloons were distributing obscene literature. With much difficult v tliev obtained evidence and then through their secretary. Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer (who is State superintendent of the "Denartment of Purity in

Literature and Art"), prosecuted the two cases, each of which resulted in conviction. Thus the Union scored one more mark in favor of local option.

The individual members of the Union constantly used their influence with the men of their families to bring about a local option -election. Men were received as honorary mem- Ikts and quite a number were enrolled. At the suggestion of the W. C. T. U., in December, lyo_>, the Christian Endeavor societies elected delegates to the Anti-Saloon Congress, in Columbus, the Union to help pay their expenses, on condition that a mass meeting be held on their return, at which they should report. Such a meeting was held and much enthusiasm aroused. Again in the fall of 1903, feeling that the time was ripe for action, members of the Union broached the subject at a union meeting of the Christian Endeavor societies, and afterward personally interviewed the men. who later became the leaders in the local option campaign. In the meantime the \Y. C. T. U. continued to provide lectures by the best temperance lecturers in the field, among whom were Mrs. Marv Hunt. Belle Kearnev, Mrs. Florence D. Richards. Dr. \V. F. Mc- Caulev. and Mrs. Annie W. Clark, president of the Ohio \V. C. T. U.

When the actual campaign came on. in August, 1904. the ladies worked quietly, allowing the good men, who had so nobly come to the front, to assume the leadership. On election day. September 15th. the vote stood 402 "dry,," 234 "wet."

While splendid work was done by the men. and much credit was due them, yet those who were far-seeing knew that such a change in sentiment had not taken place in a month, nor in a year, and such people attributed it to the steady plodding work of the W. C. T. U. year after year. With but a few exceptions the men who were active on the "dry" side were honorary members, or men whose wives were active workers in the W. C. T. U. The young men of the town voted "dry" almost as a unit, and they carried the town. They were, most of them, bovs who had been given scientific temperance instruction in the public schools.

The Union is trying to teach Christian citizenship and observance of law. Beside its local work, it does county ami State work and circulates petitions for State and national laws, and in many other ways makes its influence felt for good. It is in a healthy condition at present and expects to remain so. The present officers are: President. Mrs. Augusta McBane; recording secretary, Mrs. Alice Burnt; corresponding secretary. Mrs. Ida L. P. Blazer; treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Smith.

153)' >HN UNCAPHER, deceased, was one gSTI of the most prominent and success- Jj}^ g ful business men of Unity township, i&JB of which he was a pioneer. He was a successful farmer and tanner, and at the time of his death had extensive landed interests in this and other counties.

John Uncapher was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, antl w as a son of George and Catherine Uncapher. He was seven years of age when he accompanied his parents to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, settling near Saltzburg. in Mount Pleasant township. He was one of a large family of children and received his educational training in the primitive schools of that period. He came to Ohio about 1830, and settled on a farm in the northeast portion of Columbiana County, in section t8. Unity township, on which there was a i grew to he one of the substantial men of his section. In addition to his real estate holdings in Unitv township, he acquired property in Van Wert County. Ohio, and altout 400 acres of farm land near that town. He also had business interests in the town of Marion.