Wayne Township (part 17 of 19)

Homer W. Thompson was reared and educated at Salem and was here prepared for entrance to the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati, where lie was graduated in 1885. In 1900 lie was also graduated at the Medical Institute of Philadelphia. For five years he engaged in general practice at Salem and then decided to give his entire attention to those diseases which interested him most. In this special line he has built up a large practice and has established a reputation which extends far beyond Salem. His well-appointed offices are conveniently located at No. 23 East Main street.

Dr. Thompson was married April 12, 1900, to Cora Owens, who is a daughter of William Owens, a leading citizen of Beloit, Ohio. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Dr. Thompson is a stanch Republican. His fraternal connection is with the Elks.

B § J zens- ProPr'etor °* l'lc Spring Water \*3bBJ8I\ Brewerv. which is located on the south side of Sheridan street, was born at Oldham. I^ancashire, England, May 1. 1837, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Taylor) Greenwood.

The father of Mr. Greenwood was lxirn at Oldham. Lancashire, and worked in the cotton mills and as a weaver until 1868. when he rune to America and located at Beaver Falls. Pennsylvania. He died there^at the home of M< daughter, in 1870, aged 62 years. He married Mary Taylor, who was horn in Derbyshire. England, but was reared by relatives ~* rM''- ham. - *

She dial in 1863. at Oldham. They had a family of 10 children, nine of whom grew to maturity, namely: Mary, widow of Daniel Briley, of Oldham, England: Betty, wife of James Andcrton, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; William, who died in England; John, deceased; Henry, of this sketch; Nancy, who died aged 22 years ; Joseph, of Oldham, England; Thomas, who died at East Liverpool; and Edwin, deceased. The parents of Mr. Greenwood were members of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

Our subject was only 10 years old when he went to work in the cotton mills in England and he followed the weaving trade for 15 years l>efore coming to America. In 1862 he came to America and located at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and there learned the brewing business with his brother-in-law, James Anderton, working in the hitter's brewery until May. 1880. Then he entered into partnership with Samuel Timmins, under the firm name of Greenwood & Timmins, and they ran a business until May. 1885, when Mr. Greenwood sold his interest and came to East Liverpool, Ohio.

At that time there was an open field here, - no brewery being in operation. He built his [ present building, engage* 1 actively in brewing and found an excellent market for his products. When he first started, he adopted the name of the Spring Water Brewerv, all of the water used coming from a spring which bubbles up out of solid rock. Since July, 1903, the active cares of the business have been taken by Mr. Greenwood's sons. Its methods have continued , the same; increased facilities have but added to the quality and healthfullness of the product.

Mr. Greenwood married a lady lx>rn at Oldham, England. - Martha Evans* daughter of Daniel Evans. They had 13 children born to them, namely: Mary, wife of George Wyman, of New Castle, Pennsylvania ; Elizabeth, wife of Elmer Freed, of Beaver balls; Nancy, wife of William Williams, of East Liverpool; .Martha, wile of Alfred Grocott, of Beaver Falls; William; Sarah Alice, of Beaver Falls; Thomas; Edwin, deceased ; Joseph : Helen, wife of William Nogles, of East Liverpool; and Betty and Lillie, who live at home.

H. MURPHY, deceased, I^H formerly onc ol me prominent busim WM ne*s mcn °^ Salem, junior member of Bta^fl the firm of Triem & Murphy, died at his father s residence, while on a visit at East Liverpool, September 29, 1903. Mr. Murphy was born April 16, 1863, at Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and was one of a family of eight children born to Thomas B. and Sarah (Coffin J Murphy.

The father of Mr. Murphy removed to East Liverpool, Ohio, when our subject was but a child, and in this city Charles was reared and - educated. His business training was secured - in his father's store, the latter being a large grocery merchant. At a later date he became chief salesman for his brother, George C. Murphy, in the clothing business, but in the fall of 1 £04 he came to Salem. Here he formed a business partnership with Dennis F. Triem. and for the next nine years this firm met with much prosperity. His energy ami enterprise were felt not only in his private business but were recognized factors in the advancement of the city's interests, he being ever ready to further public movements for the general welfare. Although, he died comparatively a young man. he had accumulated an ample fortune and gained a prominent place among the business men of his city.

Mr. Murphy was married Scpteml)cr 20, 1893, to Laura B. Morton, who is a daughter of the late George C. Morton, one of the pioneers of Columbiana County and an extensive property owner, who died July 16, 1900. Mrs.

Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood and family belong to St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church. Mr. Greenwood is a meml>er of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, his father in his lifetime also belonging to the former organization and to the Druids. Mr. ; Greenwood was formerly quite actively identified with the Democratic party, but for some years he has voted independently. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

Murphy still survives with their three children: Thomas Susan Marie and George M. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church, to the support of which Mr. Murphy was a generous contributor during life.

Although a business man rather than a i«litician, Mr. Murphy was interested in public affairs, performing every duty of a citizen and casting his influence in favor of the Republican party. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and belonged to the Phoenix Club, (if East Liverpool.

NT EL J. JOHNSTON. The leading men of Columbiana County are for the greater part those who have spent a lifetime here and were bom and reared within the confines of the county and take a deep and abiding interest in her growth and general prosperity. Among them none is more deserving of special mention than the gentleman whose biography we have the pleasure of now putting before our readers. He was bom on the farm of 144 acres in section 30, St. Clair township. ti|x>n which he still resides and is one of the most successful farmers and stock-raisers in the community. Three generations of his ancestors, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, bore the name of John Johnston.

His great-grandfather, John Johnston, came from Ireland alxntt 140 years ago, only to meet t his death at the hands of the redskins in 1781. f near Grcensburg, Pennsylvania.

After the tragic death of his father. John Johnston, the second of the name and the grandfather of Daniel J., was bound out to a millwright and had a hard life. In 1809 he came to East Liverpool. Ohio, in a fiathoat: at this time there were but a few cabins on the site of the present thriving city; for several vears he owned and operated a grist-mill. 1|V cated where the West End pottery is now situated, letter he bought land in St. Clair, Middleton and Liverpool townships and died m

Dr. John Johnston ( the father of Daniel J.) and his brother, Dr. Joseph Johnston, moved to Iowa after graduating from a medical school and engaged in the practice of their profession for several years until they were stricken with a fever from which Joseph died. As soon as he was sufficiently recovered, Dr. John Johnston returned to Columbiana County and bought the farm upon which he regained his health and brought up his family. This was in 1859. From this date until his death in 1894. at the age of 76 years, he was engaged in fanning, lie married Sarah Croft, a daughter of John and Jane (Stevenson) Croft, the former a native of England and the latter of Madison township, this county. They had but two -children, - Mary and Daniel J. Both children were given the advantage of college educations, the daughter graduating from Mount Union College. Mary married Rev. J. M. Keck, of Ashtabula County, Ohio, who is now president of Wesley Memorial College, Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. His ancestor, Henry Keck, came from Germany to America in 1732 and settled at Allentown, Pennsylvania. Henry Keck s grandson, Michael, came to Ohio in 1 806 and settled in Springfield township, Columbiana County, now included in Mahoning County. In 1815 Daniel Keck, son of Michael, 1* night a tract of virgin forest in Salem township, which is now owned bv his grandson, Rev. J. M. Keck.

Daniel J. Johnston is a graduate^ i»f""Scio College. Harrison County, Ohio, class of 1883. .\s there was no one else to look after the farm, he returned home, giving up the desire for a professional life, and devoted himself to the duties before him. The advance made by him both in stock-raising and general farming shows that a college education is not necessarily wasted on one who follows agricultural pursuits.

In i8yo Mr. Johnston married Eva Wilson, whose father. P. M. Wilson, is a retired farmer residing at Hartford City, Indiana. Their children are as follow s : John R., born in 1891 :

Everett W., born in 1893 ; Edith, born in 1896; and Howard, born in 1903. They are liberal supporters of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which they are members. Mr. Johnston is a member of the college fraternity Delta Tau Delta. In politics he is a Republican.

PATTERSON, deceased, who was a prosi>crous farmer of Washington township, was a most worthy member of one of the old and honorable families of Wayne township. He was tern November 11, 1827, in Wayne township, near Bethel Church, an old log structure, w hich was erected in 1825 on land donated by his grandfather, Thomas Patterson. After a long and useful lile. he passed away January 4, 1899. His parents were Thomas and Lydia < Moncrief) Patterson.

The Patterson family came originally from Ireland, Grandfather Thomas Patterson and family emigrating in 1801 and settling first in Washington County. Pennsylvania. In 1818 he removed his family and possessions to Wayne township, Columbiana County, where he entered land and cleared a good farm. In 1823 this land came into the possession of James Patterson who cleared and improved it, and the only deed that has ever teen executed for this property is the one first made to Thomas Patterson. The mother of the late John Patterson was tern near West Point, in Columbiana County, Ohio. She was married to Thomas Patterson on October 31, 1826.

John Patterson grew up on his father's farm and attended school at the Washington school house. At the outbreak of the Civil war, he offered his services to his country, enlisting .-is a private in Company A, 143 Reg., Ohio. Vol. Inf., and faithfully and loyally served out the term of his enlistment.

On March 30, 1852. Mr. Patterson was united in marriage with Margaret Jane Hogc. who was tern near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, May 22, 1 8 18. She is a daughter of James and Jane (Gilmore ) Hoge, the former of whom was born near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, October 31. 1784, and died February 8, 1875, aged 90 years, three months and eight days. The latter was l>orn near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1791, and died June 18, 1842* aged 51 years, one month and 12 days. It is related of this lady that after the family settled in this section, in 1829, she would keep the family in meat during the greater part of the time, shooting deer and squirrels in the forest. The eight children of James and Jane Hogc were: John. Ixmi March II, i8n, deceased, April 2.1, 1832; Isabella, born May 5, 1812, deceased April 21, 1863; William, born May 20, 1814, deceased March 5, 1885; James, Jr., l>orn April 15, 1816. deceased March 19. 1872; Margaret J., widow of our subject; Martha G., born June 25, 1820, who married John Phillts and died October 27, 1899, leaving three children. - James S., Margaret J. and Francis; Sample, born October 5, 1824, deceased, November 12, 1893; and Rebecca, born April 14, 1826, who married James McCord and has had these children, - Sarah J., Armintha (deceased), Angeline. Mary, Lewis (deceased), and Roy. Sample Hoge, named above, was twice married. By his first wife he had one daughter, Ellen Jane, now deceased, who was the wife of Andrew Binsley. He married, second, Mary Ann Smith and had three children: James K. ; Andrew L., deceased; and John, deceased. Isabella, of the above- named family, married (ieorge Beard and reared two children : James H., deceased; and John W.

The children of John Patterson and wife were: John M., Ix)rn January 10, 1853, who married Klla Orin and lives in Yellow Creek t unship; Martha Jane, born August 13. 1854, who resides with her mother; James Hoge, born July 27. 1856. deceased August 10, 1859; Newell Gilmore, born December 20, 1859, who married Anna Brown, of Shelbina, Missouri, - they reside at Portland. Oregon, and have three children, Mabel Hood (born June (\ 1889), Wade Brown (born February 16, 1891), and Kay Newell ( lx>rn August 15, 1895) ; and Julia Amelia, who was born July 12. 1864, and died July 14. 1804. while the father was in the service of his country.

Mr. Patterson was not a very active politician but he always performed the full duty of a good citizen. In early life he was a Democrat but later became a Republican. He was a man of sterling character and for years was a leading member of Bethel Church. His widow and family also belong to this congregation. Mr. Fattcrson was a man who was very highly esteemed by his neighbors who found him kind, obliging and just and his family relations were always dominated by a firm spirit but gentle heart. His widow and daughter, Martha Jane, continued to operate the farm in section 18, Washington township, which Mr. Patterson did so much to improve. It is located about two miles from Salineville.

was a business citizen and prominent resident of East Liverpool, was born at Steubenville, Ohio, January 13. 1845, and was a son of James and Mary ( Reynolds) Little.

James Little, father of our subject, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he learned the trade of gunsmith. After locating at Steubenville, Ohio, lie manufactured guns in an establishment of his own. In 1847 he removed to Pittsburg and established a gun factory there which he conducted until 1860, when he removed to Smith's Fern-, and became an oil producer. He was a most worthy man, successful in business, hospitable by nature and exemplary in life. He was one of the earliest members of the Son> of Temperance and was always an earnest supporter of the principles of this body. The last 1 5 year? of his life were spent retired from business, making his home with bur subject in 1 - ^ Liverpool. It was a pleasant custom for old friends to gather about him while he related stories of the earlier days, his reminiscence* being vivid and his language entertaining. He died in 1893 at the age of 82 years. thirinjj his residence at Steubenville. he served in the City Council as he also did in Pittsburg. His

The boyhood of our subject was spent in Pittsburg and his education was secured there. Until the removal of the family to Smith's Ferry, when he was 17 years old. he worked in his father's gun factory, and after that was associated with his father in oil production until 1863 when he went into oil refining on his own account. This lnisiness he continued until 1875. when he came to East Liverpool, where he went into the meat business, not being affiliated with any corporation but slaughtering his own cattle. Mr. Little drifted into the ice business, having his own ponds from which he harvested his crops of ice. He retired from business two years prior to his death, which took place April 13. 1898.

Mr. Little was married December 8, 1864, to Elizabeth Blackmore Dawson, who was born on a farm near Ohioville, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, May 28. 1845, and is a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Dawson.

The Dawson family is an old Americni -one. the great-grandfather of Mrs. Little. Michael Dawson, being one of nine brothers to remove from Maryland and settle in Beaver County. Pennsylvania. They were pioneers there and acquired a large acreage of land, including the tract known as Island Run, which is of great value on account of the petroleum found thereon. George Dawson, Mrs. Little's grandfather, was l>orn September 26, 1787. and was married April 23. 181 1, to Mary Blackmore, who was Ixmi March 5, 1879. They lived for a number of years in fear of Indians and some memlivrs of the family had many hairbreadth escapes. Thomas Dawson, father of Mrs. Little, was lvorn on the farm adjoining her own birthplace. Decerning 29. 1815. He inherited land from his father and grandfather, including Island Run. He continued to farm until the discovery of oil on his land. It has been estimated that this discovery realized a fortune of $100,000 for him. For the last 28 years of his life he lived at Bcllevue. Pennsylvania, where he died in 1894.

Mrs. Little's father and husband were both identified with the Republican party but neither ever cared for political honors. Mr. Little is survived by six of his 10 children, namely: Frank B.. of East Liverpool; Mary; J. Percy; John G. ; George D. ami Hazel B. In fraternal life he was connected with the O. U. A. M. and the I. O. R. M. For 38 years he was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which body Mrs. Little has Ijcen a member for 36 years. They contributed largely to the work of the church as well as to many of the leading charities of the city.

\RTt.\ L. BATES.' The death of Martin L. Bates, which occurred :it his home in Salem, March 16, 1897, removed from this city an old business citizen of substance and character. Mr. Bates was lx>rn l)eceml>er 28. 1838. at Salem, Ohio, and was a son of Samuel and Meribah (Sheets) Bates.

The father of Mr. Bates was one of the old and respected men of Salem, and was bom in Columbiana County. Ohio. March 1. 181 4. His family consisted of 13 children, nine of whom were our subject's brothers and sisters and the others were by a second marriage.

Mr. Bates was reared and educated at Salem and in young manhood he learned the trade of carriage-making. For a few years he worked in the construction of carriages as journeyman and later engaged in making guards for mowers and reapers tor three different firms. Sul>- sequently he cml»rkcd in the shoe business and for a quarter of a centurv carried it on in the s,-mie location, his store being one of the old landmarks of the city. In legitimate business he amassed a moderate fortune, of which he made good use. being liberal to the ixtor :md a consistent supporter of the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Of this religious IkmIv he was not a meml>cr but for nine years he was connected with the church choir. Mr. Bates left lichind him the record of a blameless life and a name which was always associated with industry and integrity.

was formerly Lctitia J. Griffith, a daughter of the late Samuel Griffith, at one time a Hour manufacturer on an extensive scale in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Hates resides in a beautiful home at No. 302 Lincoln avenue, Salem. She is prominent in church and charitable work and lias a wide circle of personal friends.

he is identified with the Republican party. He has many pleasant social connections in Salem and also belongs to numerous professional bodies.

D. RYMER, D. D. S.. a popular dental surgeon of Salem, whose wellappointed offices are located at No. 1^/2 Broadway, has been established in this city since the spring of 1899. He was bom at Harrisville, West Virginia. September 12, 1877, and is a son of Dr. William and Agnes (Law) Rymer.

Dr. William Rymer and his wife still reside at Harrisville where he has been a medical practitioner for the past 42 years. He is one of the leading citizens of the place and is a stanch supporter of the Republican party. Dr. William Rymer' s lather was born in Germany but spent the greater part of his life in America, at Middleton, Ohio. The maternal grandparents were natives of West Virginia who subsequently settled at Greeley. Colorado, where the grandfather died aged 90 years and his wife aged 92 years.

The subject of this sketch is the youngest of a family of six children, the others being : Klla. wife of Benjamin Avers, of Harrisville: Mollie. wife of Morton Purport: Anna, wife of A. W. Wells, of Harrisville: William a practicing physician at Glenville. West Virginia: and Horace M.. a physician of Harrisville.

Dr. Rymer completed the common and high school courses in his native place at the age of 1 8 years and then entered the Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery, where be continued a student until be finished the presented course and was graduated in April. 18(19. Since then he has licen in practice at Salem.

Dr. Rymer married Ella Huff, who was lnrn in Germany, and they have two children: Virginia and Nelson. Tie is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Like hi* father

TF.R SHEETS, an estimable resident of Unity township, has a well-appointed farm in section 27. lie has a comfortable home, with beautiful lawn and trees, and from its elevated i*>sition he has a fine view of the surrounding country in every direction. Mr Sheets has followed farming with success and is also well known as crier of sales, a vocation which his father also followed many years.

Mr. Sheets was born in Unity township. Columbiana County, Ohio. February 27. 1865. and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Piper) Sheets, and grandson of Samuel and Mary i Hartsow ) Sheets. Samuel Sheets crossed the mountains from the East and in 1802 settled in Unity township. Columbiana County. ( )hio. where Jacob Strohecker's farm is located, in section 23, one mile west of East Palestine. He died about the year 1844, and his wife, in 1886. They were parents of nine children; all but two of whom grew to maturity. There are two of these children living to-day: Thomas; and Margaret, wife of Elijah Early, of East Palestine.

Thomas Sheets was born in Columbiana County. Ohio. June 22. 1825. and has lived here almost all his life. He began working as a farm hand at an early day and has largely helped in clearing and developing the country. He located upon the farm now occupied by his son. Albert, in section 28. Unity township, in 1861, and lived thereon until 1898 The farm had a log house and log barn up>>n it. and these be replaced with fine building*, making it ore of the l>cst improved properties in the township. He conducted a sawmill on the place for some years, where the gates of the Fair Grounds now stand in East Palestine, but this was washed down stream during high water and he never relmilt. His brother. Benjamin Sheets, was a marble-cutler and erected most of the old tombstones used in Mechanic*- burg (now East Palestine) and when a flood came in August, 1864, lost everything. In 1898, Thomas Sheets bought a tract of 23 acres in section 27, Unity township, where he now lives. He has increased his holdings to 87 acres and has a very fine farm. He has always been a man of good business ability and judgment and as a crier of public sales hecame widely known throughout the county. He is a man with a keen sense of humor and is. a pleasing story-teller, taking especial delight in relating experiences of the time when O'Connor kept tavern where Meek's Hotel now stands and when there were six houses and the old Presbyterian Church where East Palestine now stands.

Thomas Sheets was united in marriage with Mary Piper, who was born in the old brick house that stood one block south of the present site of the East Palestine Pottery, in the old town of Mechanicsburg, in February, 1828. She is a daughter of James and Margaret (McCalla) Piper, who were married in Pennsylvania, and thereafter settled in Mechanicsburg. Ohio, which had been named by Mrs. Piper's father, Thomas McCalla, who died there in 1861. Thomas Sheets and his wife liecame parents of five children, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are: Mary Jane, deceased, who was the wife of Henry Bacon; James L., a resident of California, who married Catherine Tustison and has two daughters and one son. - Nettie. Ida and George; ami Walter and Albert, who are twins. Albert, twin brother of our subject, lives on the old family homestead in section 28. Unity township. He married Cora Chambcrlin. a daughter of Simon Chamberlin. of Middleton township, and they have one child. - Mabel.

Walter Sheets attended the district schools of his home community and worked on the farm at home until his marriage, when he settled in East Palestine. He served three years as engineer of the city electric light plant, has followed farming successfully and is a crier of public sales. In rnoo he located on his present farm of 25^4 acres in section 27. Unity township. It is known as the "Hillside Farm." being located on an elevation of land, and is a model country home in every respect. This has been brought about by the efforts of Mr. Sheets and his wife, who have converted a patch of brush land into a beautiful place.

On December 24, 1884. Walter Sheets'was united in marriage with Orpha Baker, a daugh-' ter of William and Tacy Jane (Morgan) Baker. Her paternal grandparents settled in Columbiana County at an early date. William Baker owned a fine farm in section 31, Unity township, and there lived until he died as the result of an accident on March 6. 1885, aged 64 years and four months. His wife survived him until September, 1892. He was a deacon and treasurer of the Disciples Church for many years. Five children blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, as follows: Eftie, wife of Scott Ripley, of Colorado; Orpha, wife of our subject; Noble, who married Florence Terrel? and lives on the old home place in section 31 ; Morgan, who married Alice Schooly; and Moss, who married Ella Taylor and lives in; Evansville, Indiana.

Walter Sheets and his estimable wife arc parents of three children, namely: Raymond, Ross and Ethel. They have many friends, throughout the county and delight in showing hospitality at their home. Fraternally our subject lielongs to the Protected Home Circle.

MIX W. McGARVEY. one of the prosperous farmers of Yellow Creek township, where he owns a fine farm 01 232 acres in section 23. was born in Wayne township, Columbians County. Ohio, in 1863. He is a son of Joseph and Jane (Williams) McGarvey.

Joseph McGarvey was born near Wilmington, Delaware, a son of James McGarvey. who died in that State. Joseph came to Columbiana County with his widowed mother. He has always followed an agricultural life and now lives retired at Calcutta, in his 86th year. His wife died in 18S4. aged 63 years, leaving these children: James, of Madison township; Ftizalieth. wife of William Green, living: near Calcutta; Sarah, wife of James Con! in; George

John W. McGarvey was reared in Yellow- Creek township and was educated in the district schools. He has worked as a farmer and stock-raiser and also as a coal dealer, for a fine coal mine is located on his property. It is estimated that the vein underlying his properly is one of the finest yet discovered in the locality. As it lies near the surface, the cost of mining it is very small.

Mr. McGarvey married Martha Campbell, who died August 15, 1901. She left no issue. A part of the present farm which Mr. Mc- Garvey owns she had inherited from her maternal grandfather. James Martin, whose father had entered the land.

In politics Mr. McGarvey is identified with the Republican party but takes only a good citizen's interest in public affairs. lie is one of the elders in the Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church.

Lannin, who owns a well-kept farm of 65 acres situated in section 25. on the Ellsworth road, within a mile and a half of the city of Salem. Mr. Lannin was Ixirn in the South of Ireland. March 17. 1839, and is the only child born to his parents. Nathaniel and Dora ("Woods) Lannin.

Our subject's young mother died when he was only six weeks old. Work for laborers was scarce in his native locality in those days, and the father, after marrying again, left the Kibe in the care of the stepmother and crossed the ocean, hoping soon to be able to send for his family. He secured work on the Fori Wayne Railroad then in course of construction east of Salem. Ohio, and as soon as he was able *ent for his wife and little son. The latter was too small to notice any of the incidents of the voyage, but can remember the home which his parents established in Northern New York. The cares of life and prolwbly children of her own, caused the stepmother to disregard the needs of the child of her husband's first marriage and he was only six years old When he was taken into the family of Arthur Hayden, of Salem. Ohio, where he remained a number of years. Changes came about and he later liecame a member of the family of Chalkley Harris, with whom he had a home until his marriage.

Mr. Lannin was eager to secure a gtxxl education and attendee! school whenever he was able to do so and succeeded in taking a partial course at Mount Union College. Subsequently he went to Lisbon where he managed to work his way and in the meantime to secure sufficient education to procure him a teacher's certificate. For 23 years he continued to teach in Columbiana County, first in the district schools but later in the Salem schools, during this time making a reputation as a careful, reliable and successful educator. In the meantime he had learned the carpenter's trade and worked at it at intervals for alxnit 15 years. Three years after his marriage he bought a portion of his present farm, and after clearing anil improving it. bought the remainder. Together with his estimable wife he has converted this into one of the l>est farms and most attractive homes on the Ellsworth road. The fine brick dwelling with its well-kept lawn and substantial barns and other buildings show conclusively the thrift which here abounds.

On Novctnljcr to, 1864. Mr. Lannin was united in marriage with Hannah M. Stratton. who was born in Perry township. Columbiana County. Ohio, April 18. 1844. and is a daughter of James and Eliza Stratton. old pioneers. They have two children : Carrie S.. who is the wife of William Fawcctt. a neighboring farmer; and Elizalieth M., who is the wife of John Pow.

Mr. Lannin retired from active business al>out three years ago. For more than 25 years he operated his farm as a dairy farm, licing the oldest dairyman in his locality, but now the farm is operated by his son-in-law. In his political sentiments Mr. Lannin has been a Democrat since the second election of Abraham Lincoln, for whom he voted. lie has held a number of the local offices, has lieen judge of election, township clerk and a member of the township Board of Education. Mr. Lannin is a notable example of a self-made man. With no early advantages he has accomplished more than three-fourths of those who have l>een born, according to the popular phrase, "with a gold spoon in their mouths."

1). BACON, a representative citizen of East Palestine, was born in Staffordshire, England, March I. 1846, is a son of Daniel and Caroline ( Cooper) Bacon and can trace his genealogy back many generations in England.

Daniel Bacon was born in England, and during his early business career spent his days at. the forge as a wrought-nail maker, in the days when they were manufactured by hand. He came to America about 1850. settling in Pennsylvania, where he engaged in coal mining. He continued that occupation there and in Columbiana County. Ohio, until his death. He and his wife were originally members of the Church of England, but later became Methodists. In 1839, at Wasscl. England. Daniel Bacon married Caroline Cooper, who was l»rn in 1 8 19. and was a daughter of Henry and \ Eliza CSnapc) Cooper, the Coopers being I a wealthy English family. Of the 10 children j born to this union, five are now living, viz: j H. D., who was christened at Pelsel. England, ! Caroline, widow of James Ball, of Massillon. Ohio: Samuel, who married Harriet Parker; Abram, who married Ida Van Eossar and re- , sides in section 35, Unity township, where he | has a farm of 45 acres; and \V. Charles, who , married Alice Van Fossar and has a farm of j 45 acres in section 35. Unity township.

H. D. Bacon was four years of age when he ; sailed for America with his parents in the sail- i ing vessel "Susan," the voyage consuming nine weeks and three days amid very discouraging j circumstances. One thing forcibly impressed 1 upon the youthful mind of our subject, was the liking manifested for him by the captain, who asked to keep him. He was practically raised in the mine?, k-ginning in his boyhood days.

and his education was acquired in the old brick schoolhouse which he attended at night. Upon leaving the mines, he engaged for a time in the butcher business, in the meantime laying by enough to buy a piece of property. In 1881, after cutting down the bluffs, he built a home on the hillside, and he has constantly added to his possessions as circumstances would permit until he now has much valuable town and country property. He has been a very successful business man and takes rank with the foremost in his community, being accorded the respect and highest esteem of every one with whom he is acquainted. He served two terms as assessor of Unity township, elected from the East Palestine precinct. He is a progressive citizen and gives his active support to such measures as tend to benefit the public.

Mr. Bacon was first married in 1872 to Mary Jane Sheets, a daughter of Thomas Sheets, one of the pioneers of this county. She died in 1873. leaving a daughter. Luella Jane, now deceased. He formed a second marital union in 1880. marrying Celesta Shafer, a daughter of Jacob and Maria ( Macklin) Shafer, of Springfield township, Mahoning County. Ohio, a granddaughter of John and Adesame (Ashbaugh) Shafer and greatgranddaughter of Jacob and Catherine ( Manser) Shafer. Jacob Shafer came from Maryland and purchased a quarter-section of land in Springfield township. Mahoning County, which had been entered by a man* named Sidney. John Shafer, grandfather of Mrs. Bacon, was born on this farm October 15, 1798. and lived here until his death. February 8, 1879. His wife. Adesame Ashbaugh,' was l>orn August 24, 1804. and died in October, 1853. They were joined in matrimony November 20, 1823. and to them were born 1 1 children, as follows : Mary. Iwn September 0. i8_»4, deceased March 3. 1804: Jacob, born April 8, 1826: Catherine, horn May 10. 1828; Margaret, born June 4, 1830. deceased April -t, 1840; Andrew, horn September 29, 1832; Sarah, born November 1 > 1834: Elizal>eth, liorn November 8. 1830; Samuel, born February ! 1. 1839, deceased October 4. 1870; Maria, born March I, 1841. deceased December 17,

1894; John, born May 9, 1843; and Sophia, born August 6, 1845, deceased March 30, 1848. Jacob Shafcr, father of Mrs. Bacon, is of large stature, standing six feet two inches. He was born April 8, 1826, and after his marriage located on a tract of 40 acres adjoining the old homestead. He lived there 10 years, then moved to a tract of 65 acres southeast of the home farm, which he bought, where he has since lived. It was all timber land when he acquired it, and for temporary purposes, he erected a rude board shantv, in which the family lived. At the time of the flood in 1862, the family were obliged to abandon the shanty and live with a neighbor until their present house was built. To Jacob Shafer and his wife were born 10 children, five of whom are now living, as follows : Celesta, wife nf our subject ; Allen, whose height is six feet, one inch, who is a carpenter by trade and lives at home; Mary, widow of John Pritchard, - her first husband was John Peffer; Millie, who is the wife of Thomas Peacock, of Pittsburg; and Verda, who lives at home with her parents. Mr. Shafer is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, to which he has belonged for the past 40 or 50 years.

Mr. and Mrs. Bacon have two children : Harry, who married Anna Gamble. February 14. 1905 ; and Elmer, who is unmarried. Both sons are employed as pressers in the pottery of the Ohio China Company. Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Bacon accompany this sketch.

|9HN ALEXANDER MYERS. M. D.. of East Liverpool, is a citizen who numtiers among his friends the most of the old residents as well as many of the new, whose presence is eagerly sought when disease invades their households. Dr. Myers was liorn October C\ 1828. at P.irdin-IIand. I-ancaster Countv. Pennsylvania, and is a son of Hiram and Jane Ann (Dean) Myers.

of the family. His father was born in 1806 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and belonged to the solid, substantial agricultural class of that section. Originally a Democrat, he Irecame a Whig in the times of Gen. W illiam Henry Harrison and subsequently a Republican. Of his five children, three reached maturity, viz. : John Alexander, Henry B., of Omaha, Nebraska, now deceased; and Mary Jane, widow of George W. Vogan, oi Lisbon. In 1832 the family settled at Lisbon and the father followed the shoemaker's trade in the village until 1840, when he resumed fanning. For many years he was an elder in the Presbyterian Church.

The subject of this sketch was mainly reared at Lisbon and spent his school days there. He began the reading of medicine with Dr. Albert Graham in i860, but the early exciting days of the Civil War disturl)cd his studies and when A. J. Blocksom. the local druggist, enlisted as a soldier, the latter secured the young medical student to take charge of his store. During this time the young man improved his opportunities for study, but when Mr. Blocksom returned Mr. Myers enlisted, entering Company D, 176th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.. of which company he was appointed 1st lieutenant and later was elected captain. Captain Myers continued in command of his company until the close of the war, his record testifying to his gallantry as a soldier.

After his return from the army, he pa*>e>! his examination before the State Board >f Mcdicnl Examiners and was admitted to practice. In i8('hj he was elected clerk of the c urt at Lisbon, and served two terms, six years and three months in this office. He took advantage of his opportunities here and read law and to such profit that in 1875 he was admitted t - practicc before the Common Pleas Court. Law. however, did not appeal to him as did medicine and after one year of practice he came to Er-t Liverpool, in 1877. and started into the dmsj business on the southeast corner of Sixth and Market streets, soon after removing to die Stevenson Building, where he continued in the drug business until 1884. Since that true Dr. Myers has carried on a private praefce.

Advancing years have caused him to curtail it as much a* possible, lint, as stated in the opening- of this sketch, his old friends and patients will not let him go. . For years he lias been, in many homes, physician, friend ami adviser and he enjoys the unlxnmded esteem of his fellow citizens.

Dr. Myers married Hannah M. Frederick, daughter of John Frederick, of near Lisbon, and the two survivors of their three children are: Frederick \V.. who fills the position of secretary and treasurer of the Dundee Silica Sand Company, with office located at Massillon. Ohio; and Anna O.. her father's companion, her mother having died January 27, 1900. Mrs. Myers was a consistent member I of the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool, as is Dr. Myers, who first united with the Presbyterian Church at Lisbon. In 1884 he built his fine residence on Fifth street, his office lieing in the rear, facing Drury lane.

Politically Dr. Myers is a Republican, tak- [ ing only a good citizen's interest however, his tastes not lying in the direction of public office. He was the organizer of General Lyon Post. No. 44. Ci. A. R.. of East Liverpool, and was its first commander. Mrs. Myers was the first president of General Lyon Post. No. 46. Woman's Relief Corps. When General Garfield Camp. No. 3, Sons of Veterans, was organized. Frederick W. Myers, the son. was made the first captain. For 40 years Dr. Myers was a member of Concordia l^odge. T. O. 0. F., of Lisbon.

|'**ORGE MILLER, a prosperous agriculturist of St. I'hir township, came to Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1882. anil purchased 148 acres of fertile land in section 19, St. C lair townMiip. which farm has since continued t<> be his home. He is a native of Allegheny County. Pennsylvania, and is a son of Samuel and Mary (Cockinsi Miller, born in 1845.

The Millers arc of German descent and first located near Baltimore. Maryland, later moving to Pennsylvania. Jacob Miller, the grandfather of our subject, owned a farm near

Little Washington and there Samuel Miller was born in 1800. He was a wagon-maker and followed that occupation for a great many years at Hickory, Pennsylvania, before he purchased the farm in Allegheny County upon which our subject was born. This property contained 160 acres and part of it extended across the line into Washington County. Simuel Miller was the father of the following children : Jacob H. deceased, who was a prominent attorney of Pittsburg. Pennsylvania; Vincent: Margaret Jane, deceased; Samuel \V., who is a minister of the Gospel, located at Pasadena. California: John II.. a resident of Hickory. Pennsylvania: James McBride. who is a successful physician of Beaver, Pennsylvania : James and William (twins), the latter of whom is now a leading lawyer of Pittsburg. Pennsylvania: Frank C. deceased, who was a physician of East Pittsburg. Pennsylvania: and George.

George Miller received his primary education in Allegheny County, supplementing it with a course in Duff's Business College at Pittsburg. He was reared on a farm and has always devoted his time and talents to that line of work. When he was about 22 years old be moved to Fast Liverpool and remained present farm and has demonstrated to the surrounding community that he understands how to get the best results from the operation of his farm, w hich is devoted to general farming and stock-raising.

Mr. Miller was married at Fast Liverpool in 1872 to Mary Isabelle Mills and has reared a family of seven children, namely : Mary Alexina. who lives at home: William James, who married Mamie G. Adams, whose father is chaplain of the Clifton Springs Sanitarium. Clifton. New York: Francis Clifford; Harry Vincent: Robert Mills; Margaret Elizabeth: and Antoinette. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church and zealous workers in the church and its societies. Mr. Miller is a Republican.

Mrs. Miller is a daughter of James P. and Nancy (Mcintosh) Mills, both highly respected residents of this vicinity in early times. The ancestors of James P. Mills, who were of

Scotch-Irish origin, came to America before the Revolution and cast in their lot with the struggling colonists. General Sullivan, who was a famous officer in the American Army, was an uncle of James I*. Mills' grandmother. Nancy Mcintosh was a daughter of William and Sarah Alexina (McKenzie) Mcintosh, the latter a native of the parish of Red Castle. Inverness, Scotland, and the former a native of Carnavora. Scotland. William Mcintosh's father, John Mcintosh, was a farmer and sheep raiser and William was a shepherd in his native land until 1833, when he came to the | United States with his wife and two little i children. - Nancy and Alexander M. He located in the "Scotch Settlement" near Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio, and not long afterwards bought a farm in Brush creek township. Jefferson County, moving there in February, 1835. Their family was increased by the addition of Mary, who was liom near Glasgow, ; Columbiana County: and John, who was born i on the farm in Brush Creek township, where lie still resides. Mary died, June 26. 1903. ; after a long and useful life, of which the tast [ i_> years were spent in mission work for the ; Kreedmen's Bureau. Nancv (Mcintosh) Mills, mother of Mrs. Miller, 'died in 1858 in her 30th year. Alexander M. Mcintosh enlisted on August 20. 1862. as sergeant in Company I). 126th Keg. Ohio Vol. Inf.. and died j at Martinshurg. West Virginia, February 16. 1863. from pneumonia.

ILLIAM L. CALHOUN, engineer j at the pottery plant of The Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Company, at East Liverpool, has held this posilion continuously since 1872. and is possibly the oldest stationary engineer in the State of Ohio. He was 1>orn February 28. 182S. in Beaver County. Pennsylvania, and is a son of Adam and Sarah (Sands') Calhoun.

James Calhoun, grandfather of our subject, was descended from one of two brothers who came from Scotland to America al»ut 1733, and located near Scranton, Pennsylvania. The

Adam Calhoun, our subject's father, was born in Pennsylvania and died there in 1829. aged about 50 years. He married Sarah Sands. . who was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in 1787, and died in 1862, aged 75 years. She was a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (White) Sands. The White family at one time owned Bedford Springs, which now forms a part of the Vanderbilt estate. Her father was a farmer and was the owner of a large farm just 10 miles from the Pittsburg market. Adam Calhoun and his wife became the parents of nine children, of whom six survived infancy and childhood, namely: Samuel, George. Andrew, Sarah, Adam and William L. Samuel Calhoun, who was a steaml>oat engineer, lived in East Liverpool at the time of his death in 1862. at the age of 50 years. lie left four sons and three daughters: George, who was captured in the Civil war and died at Belle Isle; John, Adam. Andrew, of East Liverpool ; Mrs. Samuel R. Jackson, of East Liverpool; Mrs. Eliza Clark, of Sistersville. West Virginia; and Mrs. Sarah Barker, of East Liverpool, whose husband, deceased in 1902. was a veteran in the Mexican and Civil wars, George Calhoun died at l\ast Liverpool in early manhood. Andrew Calhoun, who was an engineer, died in Pittsburg in the early '40s. Sarah, w ho died in 1887, aged 67 years, was the wife of John Baum, of East Liverpool : Adam Calhoun, who was a blacksmith atid engineer, died at East Liverpool in 1880, aged about 50 years, leaving a daughter, Lucretia, who is a resident of Sewickley, Pennsylvania.

William L. Calhoun accompanied his mother when she moved to Liverpool township, Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1833. and was there reared and received a common school education. In 1851 he was licensed as a steaml>oat engineer, lieing one of the first successful applicants under the United States marine law of 1850. He followed steamboat engineering mainly until the Civil war. and in 1864 was appointed to the United States Navy as an en- ginecr, being a commissioned officer. He served in the Ohio and Mississippi rivers squadron until the close of the war. With the close of the war his river work ceased. Since then he has been a stationary engineer. Prior to 187.2, he worked for about three years in building oil rigs for Joseph Eddy and then worked as a millwright. Since 1872, he has been continuously employed in his present position, as mentioned above.

In 1854 Mr. Calhoun was united in marriage with Margaret K. Merchant, who was born in Delaware County. Ohio, in 1835, and was reared in Tuscarawas County, where she continued to live until her removal to Wellsville in 1853. She is a daughter of William and Mary (Eakin) Merchant, and a granddaughter, maternally, of James and NTancy Eakin, the latter being a cousin to President Andrew Jackson. William Merchant was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and was left an orphan when young. He worked for James Eakin, who had a contract for the construction of the Ohio Canal, and later took up a farm near Delaware, Ohio, where he lived until his death, in 1839, aged 33 years. Mrs. Merchant died in 1845, at tne aKe °f $2 years. They were parents of the following children: Mary, who died at the age of 12 years; Mrs. IsalKrl Tceplc, who resides near Sparta in Stark County, Oliio; Elizabeth, deceased in 1870, who Was the wife of Basil Rowe, a rivennan of Wellsville; Margaret E.. wife of our subject; Alfred a well-known contractor and builder, who died of injuries received at East Liverpool, in 1889, leaving three children, one of w hom, Harry, is in the employ of The Knowles, Taylor ..& Knowles Company; Rebecca J., widow of Isaac Knowles, of East Liverpool, who has a son, Willis, who resides in California.

William L. Calhoun and his estimable wife have the following offspring : William A., a record of whose life appears elsewhere in this work; John E., born in 1858, deceased at the age of four years; George. Iiorn in i860, who was engineer at the pottery works oi the Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Company at the time of his death in 1892 - he left a daughter, Jessie, who resides with her grandparents; James A., bom in 1863, who is now identiried with the Deuber- Hampden Watch Works at Canton, Ohio, and has one son, Louis J. ; and Jennie, born in 1866 and deceased in infancy. In politics, William L. Calhoun was originally a Free Soiler but became a Republican upon the organization of that party, voting for Gen. John C. Fremont. He has served as water commissioner of East Liverpool. Fraternally, he is a member of and past grand of the Odd Fellows, which he joined in 1867, and is a member of General Lyon Post, Xo. 44. G. A. R., of East Liverpool. Mrs. Calhoun has been a member of the .Daughters of Rebekahs since 1868, being one of the first rive women in East Liverpool to take the degree. She is a member of General Lyon Post, No. 46, Woman's Relief Corps. She was one of the original lady meml>crs of the City Hospital Association, served as president several years atid is on the board of directors at the present time. Religiously, Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun are mem- I«rs of the First Society of Spiritualists, of East Liverpool.

.1.1 AM A. CALHOUN, who has -.-::g.-)ged in the profession of architecture at East Liverpool for a lK.vi.i l of more than 34 years, is one of the most active and successful business men of the city. lie is a heavy stockholder ami director of The West End Pottery Company ; a member of the real estate and insurance firm of P. V. Mackall & Company; president of the Tioga Oil & Gas Company, which is operating in the Knoxville field in Jefferson County; and is identiried with the McCoy Drilling Company. He is a man well known to the people, ami enjoys the respect and confidence of the entire community.

Mr. Calhoun was liorn at East Liverpool. Ohio. May 17. 1856, in that part of the town then known as "Jethro." and is a son of William L. and Margaret E. (Merchant) Calhoun. A brief sketcli of the life of William L. Cal- houn appears elsewhere in this work. Our subject was reared iti his native town and received his educational training' in the public schools, lie began work in the potteries at the age of 1 1 years ami continued until lie was 17 years old. being employed by various concerns. He then became apprenticed to the carpenter's trade and in the mean time studied architecture. He spent two years in New Albany. Indiana, studying stair-building and architecture under J. A. \V. Koontz. after which he returned to East Liverpool, where he followed the building and architectural business until 1898. During the past six years his attention lias licen devoted almost exclusively to architectural work, although he is still identified with various other enterprises. He maintains offices in the Ikirt Building. From June. 1895. to April. 1000. Mr. Calhoun was secretary and treasurer of The West End Pottery Company.

On January 29. 180Q. our subject was united in marriage with Anna F. Perry, who was born in Glasgow. Scotland, and accompanied her parents to Trenton, Xew Jersey, when she was three years old. later moving to Wellsville and East Liverpool, Ohio. Her father. Frederick A. Perry, was formerly a foreman in the potteries here, but is now a resident of Washington. I). C. This union lias been blessed w ith < tic sou, Kric Victor, aged four years. In politics Mr. Calhoun is a Republican. He is a jiicmber of the Indel>e*i<lent Order of Odd Fellows, ami was formerly a member of the Sons of Veterans.

[LLIAM NICHOLS, who is engaged in agricultural pursuits in Fairfield township, resides on his farm 01 155 acres, located in sections 4 and 5, one mile northwest of the ! village of Columbiana. He was born on Jan- j uarv 1, 1879. on this farm, where his father j lived during his life and which his grandfather purchased on coming to Ohio from Virginia. He is a son of William Nichols, grandson of William and Mary (Janney) Nichols and

The Nichols family is of English extraction and was founded in Virginia by two brothers, Isaac and William Nichols, followers of George Fox. the founder of the Society of Friends. After settling in Loudoun County, Virginia, they continued to reside there the remainder of their lives ; their tombstones may Ixr found in the graveyard of the Friends' Meeting House on Goose Creek. William Nichols married Sarah Spencer and had three sons - Isaac, Samuel and William - and two (laughters - Mrs. Mary Piggot and Mrs. Edith Tate.-

\\ illiam Nichols, son of the first William Nichols mentioned in the foregoing paragraph, and grandfather of our subject, was born in 1779 in Loudoun County, Virginia, in the old stone house, which was the family home. He was educated in the Friends' school in his native county and all his life followed farming. I Ie was a minister of the Society of Friends and his religious work took him alxuit the country a goid deal. In 1833 he first came to Columbiana County and purchased alxnit 650 acres of land, afterward returning to Virginia. He made his second trip to this county in 1834. at which time lie built a sawmill at Cherry Fork. Again returning to the old home in Virginia, he remained there until 1836, when he once more journeyed to Columbiana County, this time accompanied by his wife and children. The following year he built a grist-mill, w hich, with the sawmill, was operated by his son Stacey. He was a just man and devoted to his children. He married Mary Janney. who was born in Loudoun County. Virginia, and was the third child born to Stacey and Hannah 1 Brown) Janney. To William Nichols and his good wife were bom 10 children, all of whom are deceased except Mary, the widow of Jesse M. Allen, who was one of the pioneer merchants at Columbiana. Mrs. Allen resides at Columlriana. To each of his daughters on her marriage, William Nichols gave $i,rxx> in money, while the sons were presented with farms. He died in June, i860.

father of our subject, was born in the old stone house in Loudoun County, Virginia, and was about 14 years old when he came to Ohio with his lather. He was engaged in fanning all of his life. lie married Mary A. Mather, of Goshen township, Mahoning County, Ohio, and to them w as born one son, W illiam, the subject of this article. Mr. Nichols died August 11, 1901, aged 80 years, rive months and eight days. Mrs. Nichols lived to be about 50 years of age. Doth were members of the Society of Friends, belonging to the Hicksite branch. In their walk and conversation they fully exemplified the teachings of their simple faith. There were few who excelled them in uprightness and honesty, even in their own religious society. Mrs. Nichols was an especially attractive woman and had many friends, who held her in the highest esteem.

William Nichols, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the common schools and has always followed farming, having lived all his life on the farm where he was bom and reared.

On August 3, iyo_>, he was married to Minnie Linhoss, of Dayton, Virginia. They have two children, namely : William Linhoss Nichols, the fifth in succession to bear the timehonored name of William Nichols, who was burn June 4, 1903 ; and Mary Virginia Nichols, Itoru September 17, 1904. Mr. Nichols is a member of the Hicksite Friends, while his w ife, who is of German descent, is a Mennonite.

Ifyv^jg (. . Till LLFW president of the Leetonia Electric Light & Power Company, of Leetonia. was U>rn in 1850, at Sharpsburg. Pennsylvania, anil is a son of the late Hairy Thullen. Henry Tlinlleu was lnirn in Prussia, ami came to America in young manhood, settling tir>t in Pennsylvania, Later he came to Ohio aiul cmlxirked in a hotel business in Mahoning County, which continued until his death.

J. C. Thullen was educated in the schools of New Albany, Mahoning County, and then learned the trades < <f boiler-maker and engineer. His first important pos.tiuti was the superintendent of the Leetonia Boiler Works, which was established in 1871, a position he filled until 1901. He assisted in the erection of the iron furnaces at Leetonia and also was one of the builders of the Cherry Valley furnace in 1867. Prom 1871 to 1901, during his connection with the boiler works at Leetonia, Mr. Thullen had acquired a large interest, which be suld in the latter year and turned his attention entirely to the affairs of the Leetonia Electric Light & Power Company, which he had organized in 1889. He installed this fine electric plant, one of the most satisfactory in this section of the country. The company was incorporated with a capital of $10,000! and Mr. Thullen has been its efficient president ever since.

Mr. Thullen was married in 1870 to Mary E. Cartwright, who was l>orn at Youngstown, Ohio, and they have three children, viz. : L. H., w ho is connected w ith the Union Sw itch Signal ! Company, of Pittsburg. Pennsylvania, at the I head of the electrical and mechanical depart- I ment; Carrie, who is the wife of W. Harry Schmick. cashier of the bust National Bank, of Leetonia : and Nanette, w ho is the wife of I). K. Bishop, of the Bishop- Babcock Company, of Cleveland.

Mr. Thullen is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has Iveen a trustee for the past 30 years. For some 30 years he has I teen connected with the Masonic fraternity. Being a practical mechanic. Mr. Thullen is well equipped for the position he holds as president of the public utility company, which contributes so materially to the comfort of the citizens of Leetonia. lie is also treasurer and general manager and thus lias control of both the official and the practical working of the electric plant. He is held in very high esteem in his business relations and takes his place with the representative men of the town.

|k $3) prominent figure in Republican po]i- Bfeto^Si tics, was Ixmi at Wellsville. Ohio, July 12. 1873, ami is a son of William and Elizal>eth (Frazcr ) Boyd.

County Down, Ireland, in 1844, and there learned the mason's trade. In young manhood lie came to America with a brother and together they went to St. Catharines. Ontario. Canada. In 1866 William Boyd came to Wellsville and here formed a partnership with Jefferson Abrahams. They engaged in building and contracting. Later Mr. Boyd had other partners and did a great deal of stone work for the Pennsylvania Railroad and was engaged in completing one of the road's contracts when he was accidentally killed at Alliance, in 1879. He was a competent, reliable man and Wellsville lost a good citizen when he died. He married a daughter of Capt. Daniel K. Fraser. of Yellow Creek township. She was born in Wellsville and still resides here. Her father was horn in Yellow Creek township. July 19. 1817. and died in 1902. He was a carpenter by trade but for many years followed the river as captain of a steamlxuit. Before the days of railroads he was a large river trader. He also kept a store for a number of years after leaving the water. "He was a director of the First National Bank and in many ways was one of the town's prominent and influential citizens. Our subject has two sisters: Mabel and Mary. The maternal grandmother. Lexy McBanc, daughter of William McBane. was bom in-Scotland.

After completing the common and high school emirse at Wellsville. Mr. Boyd entered the office of W. F. Lones, a well-known attorney of Wellsville, and was admitted to the bar in i8<>8. He has always been active in politics and was elected bv the Republican party city solicitor in 1901, and his efficiency is proven bv his being retained in office ever since.

JOT HAM & LOCKETT. Among many other claims to distinction. Hast Liverpool is known as the home of the most extensive modeling studio in the United States and one which compares very favorably with any other in the artistic centers of the world. Reference is made to the firm of Gotham & I-ockctt, modelers and originators of pottery shapes, designers of the greater number of the beautiful products of the potter's art which in curve and line delight all those who are able to appreciate what is truly artistic, not only in the United States but in many foreign countries.

The business was founded by the senior partner, Thomas B. Gotham, on May 1, 1898. In the following November Frank Lockctt became an interested partner. The progress made in the seven years of business association is no less gratifying than remarkable. The original location was on the corner ot Sixth and Washington street, East Liverpool, but it soon became evident that larger quarters would have to lie secured and in May. 1904, removal was made to the present location between West Market street and Broadway. The vast increase in business since that date, owing to the wider distribution and consequent appreciation of their work, has made necessary the formulating of plans which w ill soon be put into effect and the firm will be established in still larger and lietter equipped buildings.

The artistic designs of this firm are sought w herever there are pottery interests, in this and European countries, and they have even been called upon to make designs for lotteries in Australia. It is the custom of the various manufacturers, in need of a new design, to call upon this firm, knowing well that satisfaction will follow. It is not an unusual thing to have some of their choicest designs copied and used in other countries, this having notably been the case in England. Among the many potteries of this section of Ohio, there is not one which docs not secure its designs, more or less entirely, from this firm and quite frequently wholesale china dealers call on them for especial designs for their trade. Occasions have arisen when a special order has come to them for some design of exquisite beauty and of intricate workmanship, to be used but once and then destroyed. The firm has a number of exclusive patrons of this kind.

Thomas Gotham, was born . in at, "fftoke-on-Trcnt, Staffordshire, England. He w as but 14 years old when he went into a pottery, having previously developed his natural artistic talents to some degree at the Science and Art School. He entered the modeling department in the jwttery and worked there until 1889. when he came to America and located at Trenton, New Jersey, where he was engaged in artistic designing until 1897. Shortly after making his home at East Liverpool, he embarked in his present enterprise.

Mr. Gotham married Anna De Putron Lynn, of Sewickley. Pennsylvania, and they have two children, viz. : Thomas B. and Catherine A. In religious views, Mr. Gotham and family are Episcopalians. Mr. Gotham belongs to East Liverpool Lodge, No. 258, B. P. O. E.

Frank Lockktt was b>rn at Ilanley, England, in 1874, and was educated in the Science and Art School at Hanley. Like Mr. Gotham he was hut 14 years of age when he went into the modeling department of a pottery, where he was employed until 1897, when he also came to America and located at Trenton, New Jersey. For a period of 18 months he was connected with the Trenton Potteries Company. He came to East Liverpool on November 1, 1898, and associated himself -with Mr. Gotham.

Mr. Lockctt married Maude F. W ebster, of East Liverpool. They have two sons and one daughter, viz. : Thomas \\ ., Albert J. and Mary M. Mr. and Mrs. Lockett are members of St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church.

Both Mr. Gotham and Mr. Lockett are men of original ideas and thus their designs and models are entirely different" from those of many other workers in their line and they have gained well-deserved recognition for work which possesses unique charm, classic beauty and artistic perfection.

O. MASON, manager and manufacturing chemist of The Mason Color Company, of East Liverpool, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, was born at Burslcm, Stoke-on-Trent. England, January 22. 1880. and is a son of Augustus Frederick and Keziah ( Jones) Mason.

Our subject has inherited professional ability from as far back as his grandparents. His grandfather, James Mason, was born at Teine, Staffordshire, England, and died in 1865. He was a color maker and was the originator of the famous Mason colors for use in potteries and glass works and in enameling. He started into business for himself as early as 1830, building the Bleak Place Color Works in 1842, which are famous all over the world, and he continued active in this business until within three weeks of his death. He married Mary Skerratt, of Hanley, Staffordshire, who was considered at that time, by competent authority, as the finest color chemist in North Staffordshire. She was also a woman of business faculty, and much of the early success of James Mason must be attributed to her. He was at one time a printer at the Cauldun Place Pottery Works of John Ridgway, where he filled the position of foreman for a period of 40 years. The only child of James and Mary Mason was Augustus Frederick, the father of our subject.

Augustus Frederick Mason was born Septemlter 4. 1842. and. as lioth his father and mother were interested in colors, he very early gained a knowledge of their composition and blending, spending his l>oyhood in and al>out his father's works. He later took a course in chemistry at the Hanley Art School, and finally succeeded to the ownership of the Bleak Hill Color Works. He is still active in the business manufacturing ceramic colors. He married Keziah Jones,' a daughter of Martin Jones, of Tunstall. England. Our subject is the only one of the children who has come to America.

For a number of years Augustus F. Mason was associated with that religious lx»dy known as Plymouth Brethren and he was considered fine of the orators of North Staffordshire. On one occasion it is remembered how he conquered a noted infidel in a public debate liefore an audience of 3.000 people, the discussion lasting 13 1-2 hours. He has always been an active Gospel preacher and has been a very successful temperance worker. With his whole family, he has been a total abstainer all his life. For some years past he and his wife have been 1 memlwrs of the Christian Church.

Our subject was reared at Bursleni where he completed the common and high school courses and in 1892 he entered Wedgewood Institute, where he took a course in inorganic chemistry and quantitative and qualitative analysis. After completing a general and special training, he entered his father's works in January, 19x52, where he remained until June 11. 1902, when he set out for America with the idea of looking over the fields of the pottery industry in the United States, with a view to establishing a color manufacturing plant similar to his father's. His investigation resulted in the organization of the first and thus far the only color plant in the country, at East Liverpool. Ohio, in October. 1902. The business was commenced in a small way. with a capacity measured by two grinding pans but ere three months had elapsed six pans were required and at present the company is installing machinery so as to double its facilities. It is the only American concern attempting as yet to meet foreign competition in this line. The product is sold all over the United States. Much credit is due Mr. Mason for his energy and enterprise in the matter.

Mr. Mason is a man of enlightened views and as he has come to make America his home be has signified his intention of becoming an American citizen. He belongs to the class which finds a ready and enthusiastic welcome on American shores. In his political sentiments be inclines toward the Republican party, his father in England l>eing a Conservative. In religions U-lief he is a nienil>cr of the First Christian Church of Last Liverpool. He is the choirister of the Sunday-school of the l*'irst Christian Church and is the kiss soloist in the " Enterprise Male Chorus." of Wellsville and Last Liverpool.

dOX DF.XXY. whose fine home farm is situated iti section 7. Butler township and consists of 100 acres, also owns 03 acres adjoining, in Knox township, Mr. Denny is one of the substantial men of this section. His birth took place in the city of Oberried. Canton of Bern.

The parents of our subject were natives of Switzerland and came to America in 1S5S. Mr. Denny the elder had had experience in conducting a provision store. l»akery and restaurant in his own land and he continued the same 111 the city of Xew York and later bought a farm, but died in Xew York. Shortly after his death the family came to Columbiana County. Ohio, and our subject has resided here ever since, lie is one of a family of eight children, namely: Margaret, who died af;ed 21 years: Elizalieth, deceased; Elizabeth (2nd I. deceased; John, of Minnesota: Simon, of this sketch; Leter, 'deceased; Michael, of Butler township; and Annie, wife of A. L. Snyder, of Alliance. Ohio.

The subject of this sketch was seven yeirs of age when Iris parents came to the United States, and here he was educated and has spent his life as a farmer and stockman. His f inii in Knox township is run mainly as a dairy farm, lieing stocked with 25 fine milch c<>ws. Mr. Denny has a very attractive home place, his buildings are substantial and well adapted to all purposes and an air of thrift pervades everything- All the improvements here have been made by Mr. Denny himself, who enjoy* the reputation of being a very industrious as well as capable man. In addition to his several farms, he has other interests, l>eing a stockholder and treasurer of the John Asch Cheese Company, a very important industry of the township, which has lieen in operation for fmir seasons. Here is made the fatuous Swi>- cheese, which is considered a delicacy and is welcomed on the tables of rich and poor. Mr Denny is a practical Swiss cheese maker, having been engaged in this business for year-, to years of which period he was at the head of a cheese factory as cheese maker.

Mr. Denny was married in 1879 to Mnry Barbara Oyster, who was born in Columbians County. Ohio. March 18, 1856. and is a daughter of Henry and Amv (Stanley) Oyster, natives of this county. They have eifdit children, viz.; Alice L.. wife of Emanuel Ranisycr. of Knox township; Edward S.. of Butler towti- ship: Annie Elizabeth, wife of Ellis Ileastcn, -of Mahoning County; and Urban 1'., Lottie M.. I.eroy A. and Arthur S. and Bertha M. (twins), all at home. This family of children is all that a loving father could desire, but a great grief fell upon the household when the beloved mother was removed by death, on May I. 19.04. She was a woman of estimable character and many Christian virtues. In times of sickness and sorrow her neighbors found her sympathetic and helpful, while her husband and children deluded upon her for their greatest happiness in the home. She was a devoted member of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Penny also belongs to this religious body, of which he is an elder. Politically he is a Republican.

mittee. has served as township treasurer and since 1900 he has been city treasurer. He is a capable and honest official who enjoys the confidence of the general public and stands well in hue for future honors.

In 1S9J Mr. Kennedy was married to Ella Tescher, who was born in Salem, and is a daughter of Capt. John E. and Susan Tescher. natives of Switzerland. They have one son, Charles Snyder. Mr. Kennedy is interested in a numiicr of fraternal organizations, is a Mason and Odd Fellow, is treasurer of the Royal Arcanum, is a Knight of Pythias and an Elk.

II. KENNEDY, city treasf B I urer of Salem, and vice-president I M | and general manager of the Salem H0hn Wall Paper & Carpet Company, was born at Mansfield. Ohio, January .20, 1K66, and is a son of John and Victoria (Tledrick ) Kennedy.

The parents of Mr. Kennedy were born in Ohio and resided at Mansfield until 1875, w hen they removed to Salem. They had three children : Albert 11., of this sketch : Grace, wife of W illiam Wood, of Mansfield. Ohio; and John C also a resident of Mansfield.

Albert H. Kennedy was educated in the public schools at Salem and began his business career as a clerk in the dry goods and carpet house of C. C. Snyder, with w hom he remained for years, and served two years with Converse V Company. He then accepted the position of manager of what is now the Salem Daily News Company, which he retained for two vears. when he embarked in his present business. The Salem Wall Paper & Carpet Company is an incorporated concern and Mr. Kennedy has been vice-president and general manager since its organization. I Ic has always been prominent in the ranks of the Republican partv and on more than one occasion lias been selected as a leader. For some vears he Ins been a member of the Republican O unity Com-

FI-T.KSOX FISHER, now a resident of Piu-dmrg, Pennsylvania, but a nanvi- ni ( lumbiana County, where he IV. I'fl I'm- many years, was born at the old Fisher home, opposite Riverview Cemetery, in the outskirts of East Liverpool. Ohio. June 3. 1843, and is a son of Samuel and Mary (Richardson) Fisher.

Paul Fisher, the grandfather of our subject, was bom near Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, and it is supposed that, the family originally came from Germany, although it has l>een settled on American soil for many generations. Roth Paul Fisher and his son. Samuel, conversed fluently in the German language. The former founded the family in Columbiana Countv. Ohio, coining to this section in pioneer days soon after the l>eginning of trie last century. He had l»een a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

Samuel Fisher, our subject's father, was horn at Sunbury. Pennsylvania. Pecember 19. 1807. and acconi|>anied iiis parents when they came to Columbiana County and settled at C alcutta, possibly alxiut 1813. Here he grew to manhood, securing his education in the prim- ;rive schools of the early day. In 1830 he married Mary Richardson. I>nrn Decerning 20, 1S1S. a daughter of Samuel Richardson, who was also a pioneer of Columbiana County, coming here in January. 1802. and taking a farm, a part of which now forms the sites of the towns of Neglcy and Camp Bouquet. His w ife, Mary, was a daughter of William Black- ledge, of Washington, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Samuel Richardson engaged extensively in tanning and also conducted a tannery on his place. His grandfather came t< - this country from England with William Penn and settled where Philadelphia now stands.

After his marriage. Samuel Fisher cultivated a rented property for two years and then moved upon the valuable tract on which he spent the remainder oi his hie and where < c died May 3. 1880. This farm is mm included in the city limits of Fast Liverpool, being located on the road leading to Calcutta. The time is not far distant when the homes of great enterprises and private residences will have covered the whole extent of the farm, where he carried on agricultural operations the greater part of his life. Many of the landmarks have already disappeared.

Fight children w ere "horn to Samuel and Mary (Richardson) Fisher, as follows: Richardson, deceased: Henry, of Fast Liverpool; Jefferson, the subject of this sketch; George, deceased; Alfred J., of Fast Liverpool; Mary Catherine, wife of Clark Moore, of Fast Liverpool; Maria L.. deceased, win. was the wife of Moody Coburn, of Fast Liverpool; and Caroline M., deceased. Mrs. Fisher, who still survives, was for many years a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church at Long's Run.

The subject of this sketch obtained his education in the local schools, was then engaged in teaching school for a few terms, after which he spent some time clerking in a general store. In June. 1868, he entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and has continued in its employ ever since. He spent his firs? two years as agent at Beaver. Pennsylvania. He was then transferred to Wcllsville. Ohio, where he served six years as ticket agent and accountant, being, then assigned to Fast Liverpool as agent, in which position he also spent six years. Since then he has been accountant in the general offices of the company at Pittsburg, but makes his home in the adjacent town of Crafton.

Bunting, who was born at Wellsville, Ohio, July 20, 1849, a"d was a daughter of Samuel ami Mary (Gorrell) Bunting, the former a native of Wellsville, the latter of Philadelphia. The children of this marriage were : Helen M.. who is the wife of Dr. J. Bert George, a well-known dental surgeon of Fast Liverpool and Charles B., w ho conducts a shoe store in Fast Liverpool. On June ifj. 1892, Mr. Fisher was married to his second wife. Alice B. Harvey, who was Ixirn at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of Samuel and Sarah ( Thockmorton ) Harvey. They have one son, Samuel Harvey, Mrs. Fisher come- of Revolutionary stock and is eligible to memliership in the Daughters of the Revolution general in the Revolutionary Army, and whose epaulets she has as mementoes of his patriotism. The family has tteen attached to the Presbyterian Church tor many years. The subject of this sketch when questioned as to hi* present religious belief gave the pertinent answer: "By their fruits ye shatl know them." lie is a memlier of the Royal Arcanum and h:-> held several offices in the order. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln for President in 1864. hut he voted for Grover Cleveland, when he was elected the second time in iSo-'- Mr. Fisher has in his possession a rather remarkable relic of unknown age. It is an awl made out of deer's horn and tipped with a W.g spear. This primitive instrument was found by his grandfather in a house where all the family had been murdered by Indians.

VXK M. BFN'XFR, one of the lend ing business men of LisU»n. is the owner of the oldest established jewelry house in the county, one which was founded in 1847 and has been conducted by a Benner. father and «»n. ever since. Mr. Benner was lx>rn in 1856 in Lis- 1k»u. and is a son of Josiah F. and Mary A. (Miller) Benner.

and school teacher, the grandfather of our subject. He owned land in Center township which he developed into a fruit farm, and it is still operated as such by a grandson. J. F. Henner, father of our subject, was born on this farm, four miles west of Lisbon, one of three children, all now deceased. In young manhood he left the farm and learned the jeweler's trade. The present business of our subject was established at Lisbon, in 1847, by a Mr. Scott. In 1848. J. F. Benncr lxmght the business and continued to conduct it until he retired from active life. He died in March. 1898. aged 76 years. He married Mary A. Miller, who was born and reared in Columbiana County, ami still resides in Lisbon. She is a daughter of Jacob Miller, who was lurni in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio at an early day. lie settled on a farm three miles west of Lisbon, where he devoted much attention to stock-raising, and made a specialty of raising horses. The only survivors of his large family are: Mrs. Benner. now 77 years of age; Mrs. Sarah Green, of Salem. Ohio; and Mrs. Luckev, of Elmore, Ohio.

Frank M. Bcnner was reared at Lisbon and obtained his education in the schools of his native place. When he reached manhood, his father admitted him to partnership in the jewelry business, in which he has continued ever since, tor the past 25 years l>eing the sole proprietor. It is one of the substantial, old, reliable concerns of Lislxm.

Mr. Henner married Mary Lodge, a native of Lisbon and a daughter of the late Abel Lodge, who died here in the fall of 1904. one of the city's patriarchs, aged almost 90 years. His early youth was spent on a farm in this county, and his active business lite was passed as a banker in Lisbon. Mr, and Mrs. Benncr have one daughter. Ada. The family occupies one of the l>eautiful homos of this quiet little city. Mr. Bcnner owning considerable real estate, including his residence, his store building ami a large interest in what is known as the Bcnner Block, formerly the Exchange Bl*ck. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal Church.

he has, at various times, accepted public office. He has served as cemetery trustee and as water trustee and has been interested in school improvement. He is a member of the board of directors of the Columbiana County Mutual Insurance Company and of the loan association at Lisbon. Mr. Benncr is very prominent in fraternal circles. As a Mason he belongs to the Blue Lodge and Chapter at Lisljon; is a charter meml>er of Salem Commander}', and was knighted at Youngstown before the Salem Commandery was organized. He is a charter memlier of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Lislton. has served two terms as chancellor commander and in other official capacities.

ill I !< > CRM EN T COMPANY. One of the industries of Eastern Ohio is the Ohio Cement Company, which is 1 eated at Lisbon, and which is in the hands of capable and energetic business men, being under the direct management of E. B. Rawson. who fills the offices of president, treasurer and general manager. C. L. Douglass, of Cleveland, is secretary.

The main offices of this company are at Lisbon. The business was incorporated in 1S75 by A. G. Smith. William Denuon and others, all men of capital and business stability. The plant is located three miles west of Lisbon, adjacent to the Erie Railroad. Its exclusive business is the manufacture of hydraulic cement : 22 men have continuous employment here.

Until 1801. the late A. G. Smith was the active manager of the business, but since 1875 he has been identified with the affairs of Lisbon. His death occurred in 1900. being survived by four daughters, viz: Mrs. C. L. Douglass of Cleveland; Mrs. Charles F. Fish, of Saratoga Springs. New York: Mrs. Helen Evans, of Sharon. Pennsylvania; and Mrs. E. B. Rawson. Mr. Smith had much to do with building up many of Lisbon's business enterprises and he is most kindly rememl>ered for his public spirit and for the personal influence he exerted. He was a lilieral contri-

Mr. Rawson. president of the Ohio Cement Company, and son-in-law of the late Mr. Smith, was born at Akron. Ohio, and came to Lislxw from Cleveland, Ohio, in 1889. Since 1891 he has had the entire management of the business. Mr. and Mrs. Rawson have two children, viz: Levi, a civil engineer at Sistersville, West Virginia; and Mary J., who lives at home. Mrs. Rawson died December 9. 1904, at her home after a brief illness of one week and was buried in a family lot in the Erie Street Cemetery in Cleveland. Ohio. Mr. Rawson is a Republican but takes no very active part in party matters. He is a memljcr of the Presbyterian Church.

J. WEISF.XD, the well-known ftiSj contractor and carpenter of the East g$l I End, East Liverpool, was born Au- IB^l gust 21, 1854, in Monroe County.

Ohio. His parents were Peter and Barbara Ann (Seling) Wei send and his pater- j nal grandfather was Jacob Wei'send, who. with a brother and their families, came from Alsace, ! France, and settled in America. They lived in 1 Monroe County. Ohio, where Jacob died in 18(14 in his 84th year.

Peter Weisend was a child of three years 1 when the family came to America. He has al- ! ways carried on farming, at first in Monroe j and later in Rethel township, Noble County. ; to which township he removed in 1870. After remaining there several years, he went to Ludlow township. Washington County, where he lived until his wife's death, after which he made his home with his daughter, also in Ludlow township. He was a Democrat in politics. He answered the call for 100-day men in 1864 and jjer formed guard duty, not being sent to the front, where the lighting was s^'jug on. He maried Rarhara Ann Seling, whose father was a Hessian and fought under Napoleon. She was three years of age when her parents located in Noble County. She became the mother of 15 children, 11 of whom reached mature years, as follows: Mary, decease* I. who was the wife of David Rurkhard, of Ludlow township. Washington County; Margaret, wife of August Vogt. of Ludlow township. Washington County : Jacob J. ; Barbara, wife of John Schneider, of Independence township, Washington County; Peter, of J Muskingum County ; Caroline, wife of Nicholas ; Hlatt. of Wetzel County, West Virginia; Christine, wife of Joseph Burkhard, of Muskingum township, Washington County ; 1 Abelone, wife of James H. Robinctt. of East Liverpool; George J.. of Marietta, Ohio; John. I of Terre Haute, Indiana; and Raymer S.. of Marietta. Ohio. Mrs. Weisend died in 1899 at the age of 66 years. T hey were meml>ers of the Catholic Church.

Jacob J. Weisend grew to man's estate in Monroe County, Ohio, and learned the tradcof a carpenter. He then went to Washington County and worked at carpentering there for several years and in 1888 came to Fast Liverpool. In 1890 he moved to the East Fnd. While he was, from the year he located in this city, working at his trade, he did not l>egin taking contracts until 189.2. He has all the work he can perform and keeps from four to six men constantly employed. He has built many residences.

Mr. Weisend was married to Hannah Welch, who was a native of Washington County and a daughter of Peter Welch. She died February 23, 1905. in the 44th year of her age. She was the mother of 10 children, six of whom are living, viz: Margaret; James; Barbara May; Agnes; Beatrice: and Catherine. Mr. Weisend is a strong Democrat and lias taken a lively interest in politics. He served for three years as clerk of Independence township. Washington County; and while a resident of that county was the Democratic nominee for State Senator in 1884. He w as president of the first library in Fast Liverpool, established by the Trades Laltor Council and served six years until it was absorlx-d by the Carnegie Public Library, when he was appointed by the City Council as director of that institution. I'pon the expiration of his term, he was reapp- 'inted by Mayor W eaver, but declined to serve. In 1901 he was nominated for mayor of East Liverpool and made a good run but failed of election as the city is strongly Republican. He served three terms as president of the Trades Lalx>r Council and twice represented that IkkIv in the Ohio Federation of Labor. He has been organizer for the American Federation of Labor for the past 10 years. He is a member of East Liverpool Council. No. 509. Knights of Columbus, of which he has been deputy grand knight, and he is also a member of the Royal Arcanum.

AXK J. ECKSTEIN, junior member of the clothing firm of Smith & Eckstein, No. 67 East Main street, Salem, ranks with the successful and enterprising business men of this city. He was lx>rn at North Georgetown. Columbiana County. Ohio, D

Amos Eckstein came of German ancestry, his grandfather founding the family in Pennsylvania, where he became a large farmer and a leading member of the Lutheran Church. David W. Eckstein, our subject's grandfather, was birn in Pennsylvania and came a pioneer to Ohio. He reared a family of 14 children. Amos Eckstein was born in Columbiana County and died here aged 51 years. During the Civil War he enlisted in Company I), 12th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Cav. He served over three years and was wounded by a shot in the leg. Aside from this duty performed to his country, he led a rpjiet, agricultural life. Politically he was a Republican. The mother of our subject was l>orn in Pennsylvania and died in Ohio. The family consisted of eight children, namely: Mary, wife of W illiam W'hinnery. of Salem; David \\\. a railroad conductor: Frank J., of this sketch: Rolwrt C. a farmer; Luanda, wife of Walter Ward, of Xewgnrden. Columbiana County; Edward, of Industry. Pennsylvania; Homer, employed in the office of the Stewart Contract Company, of Pittsburg: and Elizaln-th, who is a teacher in the Columbiana County public schools.

Reared to the age of 16 years on his father'.? farm. Mr. Eckstein gained much practical knowledge in that direction, while he also trained his mental faculties in the common and high schools. He entered upon a business c treer as a clerk for H. Cohen, in the clothing business, remaining two years and then worked three years in a nail-mill, subsequently entering the employ of Tr\em & Murphy, with whom he continued over five years, in 1901 going into business under the firm name of Smith & Eckstein, in the clothing and gents' furnishings business, his partner being Ambler Smith.

In 1896 Mr. Eckstein was married to Mary J. Ward, who was liorn in Columbiana County, Ohio, and is a daughter of James and Ella Ward. They have two bright little sons, - Ward and Thirl. Mr. Eckstein is a prominent Mason, a member of the Commandery and also Ixdongs to the F.Iks.

Jacob Arnold was Ijorn in Pittsburg and commenced to follow the river when a lad. He was engineer for many years and mate of a steainlniat many years more. He finally lxntght a farm in Ross township. Allegheny County. Pennsylvania, and engaged in agriculture until the Rebellion, when he sold this farm and moved to Marietta. Ohio, where he continued to farm until his death in 189c) at the age of 84 years. He was made a Mason in Pittsburg. I Ie was a Democrat in |K>litics during his earlier years but afterward became a Whig and still later a Republican. He married Catherine Greenwald and had a family of 1 1 children, viz: John L. ; Jacob, deceased; William, a resident of Marietta; Mary, wife of Joseph Schilling, of Marietta: Frederick, also of Marietta: Samuel, who lives in Montana; Andrew, who died at the age of 18: Henry, of Idaho; Carrie, of Marietta; and Susan, wife of John Hunger, of Marietta. The mother reached the 83rd year of her age. passing away in 1901, They were Roman Catholics. The children are all Protestants, belonging to several different denominations.