Wayne Township (part 2 of 19)

Robert V. Hampson became a resident of Salem in young manhood and lias been in the banking business practically all his life. He 1 was only jj. years old when he liecamc cashier i of the State Hank of Salem, in 1K38. being j at the time the youngest cashier in a similar in- ; stitution in the United States. He continued in this position until 1865, when the State Hank , of Salem was merged into the present institu- I tion, the Farmers" National Hank, and occupied the same relations with the latter organization until the death of Hon. J. Twing Brooks, whom he succeeded as president.

The history of the Farmers' National Bank of Salem is as follows: On March J5, 1865, a certificate of incorporation was issued by the bank department of the State of Ohio to 12 incorporators, namely: J. Twing Brooks, L. W. Potter. George England. Joel Sharp. Allan Boyle. Robert Tolerton, James Binford. Alfred Wright. Lewis Schilling. R. V. Hampson, James Fawcctt and J. A. Kerr. The charter of I this bank was dated April 1. 180;, and its capital was S.'oo.ooo. The officers in 1N70 were: J. Twing Brooks (now deceased), president, and R. V. Hampson. cashier. Since the death of Mr. Brooks. Mr. Ilampson has liccn at the head of this old, sound and conservative institution. In March. 1KK5. the charter of the lank was extended and _»o years later it was again extended. The present officers are the following: President. Robert V. Hampson ; cashier. W. B. Carey ; directors, - Roliort V. Ilampson, James R. Carey. W. F. Deming. M. L. Young and L. L. Gilibert. The capital stock of the bank is still ^200.000: a surplus of $55,000 has i been accumulated, after paying stockholders substantial dividends for 40 years.

for a long time. Mr. and Mrs. Hampson have | four children, viz: Carrie, who is the wife of j James R. Carey, senior member of the law firm ; of Carey & Mullins. of Salem, attorneys lor the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for the Fourth District of Ohio; Helen, who is the wife of George R. Shephard. treasurer of the Cleveland Malleahle Iron Company, of Cleveland; F.rtie. who is the wife of J. R. Thomas, assistant secretary in the service of the American Steel Wire Company; and Lucy, who resides at home. The family occupy a Iteautiful home at Xo. 349 Franklin avenue, Salem.

Mr. Hampson is recognized as one of the city's progressive and public-spirited men. one whose interests are coincident with those of his city. For many years lie has Ken and is now president of the School Hoard and has given time, attention and aid lo numerous civic organizations. For some years he has lieen treasurer and secretary of the Salc-tn Gas Company. Fraternally he belongs to the higher branches of Masonry, and has attained the 33rd degree. He is past grand commander of Ohio of the Knights Templar and is present grand treasurer of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, having served as such for the past 20 years.

ii 111 "ne 01 t,le soun,lest financial institu- 'Kysffl tions in this part of the State, has attained distinction as lawyer, soldier, judge and banker. For nearly a half century he has actively participated in the affairs of the county seat and has been identified with its most important enterprises, public and private, giving to the development of the city the energetic support of a patriotic and public-spirited citizen. .

S. J. Firestone was born in Kiuw township, Columbiana County, Ohio, October 2, 1833, and i" a son of Daniel and Xancy (1-owcr) j Firestone. His father was 1x>rn in Fennsyl- I vania in \jy>- and niovctl lo Knox town-hip I prior to his marriage. He engaged in agricul- I

\ tural pursuits until his death in 1X64. aged '- 67 years. His wife, Xancy Lower, Kirn in , West township, Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1 8 1 1 , came of a pioneer family of this county, her father having located a section of land in West township in 1803, most of w hich property is still ownc-d in the family. Our subject is one of 12 children I torn to his parents, seven of whom grew to maturity as follows; John l... deceased, who hved and practiced medicine at Salem; Leauder, also a physician, located at Woostcr, Ohio, but now .deceased : Daniel for _-o year.-, in partnership with our subject in the Kinking business, who died in Li si to? 1 in 1K00, aged 60 years: S J.; Mrs. A. B. King, of Salem: Mrs. Jason King, of Xorth Georgetown; ami Mrs. Dan Ranges, of Xorth Georgetown.

S. J. Firestone attended the common schools of his native district, and in later years entered Mount Union College at Alliance, Ohio, where he continued until 1858. He then entered upon the study of the law in the office of McSweeuey & Given, of Woostcr. one of the most successful firms in Ohio. He was admitted to the bar in i860 and immediately thereafter located in practice at Lislion, where he has remained continuously since with the exception of the time spent in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was one of the first lo respond to Lincoln's call for Volunteers and was mustered in as a private August 20, 1861. in the 10th Regiment Ohio Vol. Inf. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant December 16th, the commission tearing date of August 26. 1861. His regiment was with the Fourth Anny Corps, Army of the Cumberland, and participated in 22 of the principal engagements of the war, among them the siege of Corinth, battle of Nashville, Pittsburg Landing, the pursuit of General Bragg, the defense of Louisville, and the battles of M 11 r frees boro. Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Orchard Knob. Mission Ridge, Keuesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek and Franklin. He served through the Atlanta campaign with credit, being present through the siege and fall of that city. He was later in the service in Texas, and was mustered out Xovemlter 21, 1865. In recognition of his courageous co»- duel and valiant services lie was promoted to the rank of captain on August 7, 18(12, to that of major on March 29, 1865, and was commissioned lieutenant-colonel May 31, 1865.

Returning home at the close of the war, Colonel .Firestone resumed the practice of law, and was in 1806 nominated and elected to the oflice of probate judge of Columhiana County. He was reelectetd in 1869 and served a period of six years in that capacity. Possessing a high sense of justice :iud fairness and a comprehensive knowledge of the law, his career on the bench was one which gained for him the highest respect and confidence of the people, so that when his term expired and he resumed practice he found a greatly increased clientage. In 1873 he formed a partnership with Judge William A. Nichols under the firm name of Nichols & Firestone, a firm which was probably the best known and most successful in the county during its existence.

In 1878, in partnership with his brother, Daniel J., Judge Firestone established Firestone Brothers' Bank, which has done the largest banking business of any institution at Lisbon. Since the death of Daniel J. Firestone, our subject has devoted his entire attention to his banking business and his extensive real estate holdings in the county. The officers of this institution arc: Hon. S. J. Firestone, president; Ed. Firestone 1 son of Daniel J.), cashier; and Ross W. Firestone, assistant cashier. Judge Firestone owns considerable city property and fanning land throughout the county, all highly improved, and has in the neighborhood of 80 tenants. I le has acted as trustee of several very large estates, including the Leetonia Iron flt Coal Company, in the failure of which he represented creditors to the amount of $ 1 .000.000. He was administrator of the Robert Patterson estate, executor of Ceorge S. Xace. who was at the time of his death one of the wealthiest citizens of the county, and was also executor of the estate left by Mrs. Xace. He is in robust health and has the vigor and strength of a man many years his junior. He has had very little sickness in his life, and served throughout the four years of the Civil W ar without an injury or a day of sickness.

Judge Firestone was in i860 united in marriage with Annie E. Williams, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, w here her people were pioneers, residing in the vicinity of Damascus. Three sons and one daughter blessed this union, namely ; Clark W. S., Ross W. and Flora. Clark B., who is on the editorial staff of the New York Mail mid Express, was graduated from OI>erlin College, 1 where his first editorial work was on the col- | lege paper. He has spent considerable time in Europe as correspondent for his paper. W. S. is engaged in the life insurance business at Cleveland. Ross W. is assistant cashier of Firestone Brothers' Bank. Flora is the wife of Dr. A. P. I lowland, a prominent phy sician of Cleveland. Religiously. Mrs. Firestone is a member of the Disciples Church.

The subject of this biography has always been an enthusiastic sup|M>rter of the Republican party, whose principles he has defended and advocated on the stump in his home county. Although he has never sought for office since leaving the bench, he has served as a member of the Lisbon Council many years, on the School Board many years and as treasurer 15 years. Fraternally he is a member of the (irand Army of the Republic and is a Royal Arch Mason. He is numbered among the county's most substantial men. and can with pride look ujmhi his record in business, his rise from obscurity to prominence and affluence having l>een wholly through his own efforts. He has always identified himself with the liest interests of the community, whose progress has kept pace w ith his own.

g"H< >N'. DANIEL W. CRIST, tneml>cr of the State Assembly from Columbiana County, and the owner of a finely improved farm of 130 acres, which is situated in sections 8 and 9, West township, is also extensively engaged in music publishing at Moultrie. He was tx>rn in West township. Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1857, and is a son of Robert and Mary ( Ruff I Crist. The Crist family is of English extraction and was founded in .Maryland by John Crist, the great-grandfather of our subject. He located at a very early day on laud now covered by a large part of the city of Baltimore. It was leased to the county and this lease has but recently expired and. did the family wish to go into litigation, there is no doubt but their claim could be established to an immense estate. The grandfather. Robert Crist, moved to Ohio in 1827 and settled near Canton. Stark County, where he first rented a farm and later purchased a quarter section of land near Marlboro. He had nine children.

Robert Crist, son of Robert and father of Daniel W.. was born in Maryland in 1825, and was brought to Ohio when a bal>e of two years. He grew to manhood in Stark County and began to teach school when only 16 years of age. After his marriage he located in West township, which was his home until his death in 180,8. He married Mary Ruff, who was a daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Bair) Ruff. The Ruffs came to America from Germany in 1760 and settled in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where the family to this day is numerous and prominent. No less so is the Bair family. Mr. Crist's great-grandparents were Rudolph and Anna Mary (Sanor) Bair, the latter of whom was a daughter of Michael Sanor, who was an aide-de-camp to General Washington during the Revolutionary War. Rudolph Bair was the first Representative to the General Assembly from Jefferson County. Ohio, of which Columbiana County was then a part, in 1803 and was the one who laid out the State road which runs from Canton to Lisbon. Ohio.

Daniel W. Crist received his primary "education in the county schools and then took a course in the Northwestern Ohio Normal School. Owing to a breakdown in his health, he abandoned his chosen profession, that of school teaching, and took up the study of music, for he is a natural musician. His talents developed in childhood and had Mr. Crist given his sole attention to music alone, it is probable the world would have numbcre:] him as one of the most eminent figures in the world of music. He took up the teaching of music at first, and kept on studying and ere long began musical composition, lie found here* a congenial field of work and in the years iuicrvening since then, he has composed the music for many Sunday-school soug-liooks and several day-school song-books not to mention over kxj piano con posit ions, a number of these having at present a national reputation.

In addition to composing music. Mr. Crist publishes it, having prolxtbly the largest music publishing house in Ohio. It is located at Moultrie where he also has his business office. He has been in public life for a number of years and is one of the leading Republicans of the western section of Columbiana County. He was elected a member of the General Assembly in loot and was reelected in 1903, and his popularity is on the increase. His tine rural home is situated on section 8. West township.

In 1882 Mr. Crist was married to Mary Reed, who is a daughter of James and Nancy ( Newcomer ) Reed. The Newcomers were natives of Westmoreland County. Pennsylvania. Three children have been l*>rn to this union, viz : Myrtie M., bom April 18, 1885 : James R., bom August 4, 1887. and Arthur D.. born March 17, 1898. Mr. anil Mrs. Crist belong to the Christian Church. Mr. Crist is prominent in Masonry, being a Knight Templar.

)KL SHARP With the death of Joel Sharp, on July 28, 1898, there passed from Salem one of its venerable and most honored citizens. His birth took place in Goshen township. Columbiana County. Ohio, February 22. 1820. and he was the voungest child of Joel and Rebecca Clyrrel) Sharp.

There arc few families of Columbiana County which deserve more extended mention than that of Sharp, not only on account of its i commercial achievements, but also for the high personal character of its members. The father [ of the late Joel Sharp was bom August 13, ! 1779, at Little Fgg Harl>or, New Jersey, where in early life, he was adopted by Aaron Stratton and reared as the latter's son until manhood.

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He marrieil Rebecca Tyrrel, who was born in New Jersey, November 17, 1783. When Mr. Stratton moved to Ohio in 1S06. Joel Sharp accompanied him. ami they located in Goshen township, Columbiana County, where they established a sawmill and operated it in partnership for some years. The Strattons lielonged to the Society of Friends and Joel Sharp and wife joined the meeting of that sect on May II, 1813. Joel Sharp died in the month following the birth of our subject, on March 8. 1820, but his widow was S|>are(l to her children for many years, passing away at her home in Salem, June 12, 1875, aged yi years. They were parents of these children : Ruth, who died unmarried ; Martha, who marrieil Daniel Bonsall; Thomas, horn in 1808, who died at Salem, in 1896; Clayton, who died at Olmstead. near Cleveland, Ohio: Mary Ann, who married Caleb Hunt, of Salem ; Aaron, who died in infancy; Simeon, of whom extended mention will be found in this work; and Joel, of this sketch.

When Joel Sharp was seven years old, he was considered of sufficient age to begin to cam his own living, and with Spartan firmness his mother apprenticed him to farmer Daniel Bonsall, with whom he remained until he was 14 years old. He then joined his mother at Cleveland, Ohio, she in the meantime having married Nathan Hunt. Joel spent the following five years as a clerk in Cleveland, using a part of his earnings to pay for one year's tuition at a Friends' school at Mount Pleasant, Ohio. In 1841 he went to work for his brother Thomas, who was oj>eraling a sawmill at Cleveland, and four years later he began to learn the trade of a machinist with the Cuyahoga Furnace Company.

In 1848 Mr. Sharp returned to Salem ami entered into a business partnership with his brothers, Thomas, Clayton and Simeon, in the establishing of the Sharp Brother:.' foundry, this being really the nucleus of what later developed into one of the greatest industrial plants in this section of the State. All the brothers, except the late Thomas Sharp. snl>- sef|ttently entered into a partnership under the firm name of Sharps. Davis & Bonsall. which.

in 1871, was incorporated as the Buckeye Engine Company, with these officers : Joel Sharp, president; J. C. Boone, secretary and treasurer; Milton Davis, vice-president: Joel Bonsall. superintendent; and Simeon Sharp, assistant superintendent. From this date until his demise,- our subject continued as the president of the company and much of its success came from his business capacity and judgment.

Other large and important business enterprises claimed his attention also. In 1885 he was one of the organizers of the Salem Wire Nail Company ami later became its president, filling that office until it was absorbed by the American Steel & Wire Company in 1898. He was mainly instrumental in forming the Salem Coal Company and became one of its directing board and it was through his efforts in great degree that the Salem Railroad liecame an established fact. He was also largely interested in the First National Bank of Salem, one of its directors and at all times a careful conservative adviser. During his long life in Salem, he was closely identified with her many public-spirited movements, accepted civic offices in order t<* lend influence to wise and judicious movements for the city's welfare anil took as conscientious care in guarding public interests as he did in caring for his own affairs. He was a man of progressive spirit and was one of the first members of the City Council to favor city waterworks and electric lighting. As far kick as 1856 he identified himself with the Republican party and actively supported its principles until liis death.

Mr. Sharp was united in marriage on November 21, 1844. to Angeline I-ee. who is a daughter of Josiah and Hannah (Boone) I.ee, mcmlicrs of old and well-established families of Pennsylvania, where the names are held in great respect. Josiah and Hannah Boone were both lx>rii in Berks County and were married there in September, 1818. and moved from there to Salem. Ohio, where the family resided permanently. Josiah I.ee died in 1844 while on a business trip to Memphis. Tennessee. He was survived many years by his widow, who died in 1800. when within eight years of completing a century. From the same stock came

Mr. and Mrs. Sharp had two children: Frances and Herbert 1 1. The former was l>orn at Salem, Ohio. August 31. 1N45. and was married to Charles H. Kllis on August 22, 1872. She resides with her venerable mother. Herlicrt H. Sharp was lx>rn at Salem, January 9, i860. I le was educated in the public schools, at Andovcr Academy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 'where he studied mechanical engineering. After leaving school, he served an apprenticeship with the Buckeye Engine Company and in 1886 he entered the employ of the Salem Wire Nail Company as shipping clerk. In 180.2 he became superintendent and continued in this position until the sale of this plant to the American Steel & Wire Company was consummated. After the death of his father, he became a director of the Buckeye Engine Company and this was followed by his election to the presidency in January, 1903. Herbert II. Sharp was married September 26. 1 888, to Bessie Church Rush. They have one sou, I mm April 8. 1806, who was named Joel Herbert.

The name of Sharp is so closely connected with the leading enterprises of Salem that, as a family, it commands more than the usual amount of notice. Investigate the community's commercial interests, its philanthropic movements, its quiet charities, its educational advancement, and the refined social enjoyments, and it will be discovered that in very few of these the member-, of litis old and honored family have not been either leaders or promoters of all that is Ix-st in the city's life. It may I* justly claimed that in business, public and social life here, the name is a household word.

I". STODDARD, one of the active and self-made business men of East Palestine. Ohio, was liorn in 1868. in Sewickley. Allegheny County. Pennsylvania, and resided in that county until 1 2 years old. when he c um- t>> V. 'M Palestine. Columbiana County. Mr. Stoddard left school when 16 years of age, having enjoyed the advantages of the public schools and the Polytechnic Institute of Allegheny. Then he turned his attention to the acquisition of a selt-

1 Pennsylvania, to Myrtle M. Patterson, of Columbiana, Ohio, and they have two sons, - Roljert and Donald. The family residence is a modest and well-appointed little home on West Martin street.

PS8 1 *' ^100KE- postmaster at Lisbon, I H| was appointed to that office in 1898 LjW u.v President McKinley. who was a MSi cousin of Dr. William Moore, father of the subject of this sketch. Mr. Moore was born in Elkton, this county, in 185 j, and was reared and schooled here. ( He spent a short time in Pittsburg, Pennsylj vania. completing his preparation for the trade \ of a printer, and with the exception of this ; period has always resided at Lisbon.

Mr. Moore secured the sole control of the i newspaper, Buckeye Stale, in 1876. and continued as its owner and editor until tyor. He entered the office of this paper, as an apprentice, in 1871, and became its proprietor and literary head w ithin five years.

Mr. Moore was married in Lisbon, to Eva I. Young, a native of Lislion, and a daughter j of B. S. Young, who was bom in Columbiana County, and still survives at the age of 75 vears. Mr. Young was p tstmaster at Lisbon from \ 187-' to 18S0. In later years lie was engaged in the hardware business, from which he retired in the fall of i-mm.

diet), all burn in Lisbon. Seven of these are living, namely: W. B. : Kva I., who is her father's assistant in the post office; Mary E.. who is teaching in the Lisbon schools; Frank E. ; Fitz-Randolph ; Charles and Ralph. \V. B. Moore is now practicing law at Clarksburg, West Virginia. He took a special course <>J" study at C harlottesville, Virginia, in 1003, and then entered the senior class of the University of Cincinnati in 1904, being admitted to the bar in June of that year.

Mr. Moore is a stanch Republican in politics. Fraternally, he is a Mason and a Knight Templar, being a member of Salem Commandery, K. T. He is also an Odd Fellow and a Knight of Pythias. In religious views, he favors the Christian Church.

|*Ur MFO\ SIIAKP, .me of the most ven- Ejfl erable as well as most highly es- EF^i teemed citizens of Salem, now living retired from all business care.

was long identified with one of the largest industries of the State and for many years a leading factor in its development. Mr. Sharp was born May 30, 1817, on his father s farm near Salem, and is a son of Joel and Rel>ecca (Tyrrel) Sharp.

The settlement of the Sharp family in Columbiana County dates kick to alwnit 1806, when the parents of our subject came here from Little Egg HarlKir, New Jersey. The journey had been long and wearying and during a good part of the trip the mother, with her children in her lap. drove the one-horse wagon over the roads the father cut through the forest. Joel Sharp was a carpenter and soon after locating rin a tract of wild land constructed a nule home for his family. His death took place in 18.20 but his wife survived until 1875. dying at Salem on June uth of that year, lieing then nearly o_> years old and having preserved all her faculties to a remarkable degree. In New Jersey they were members of what were known as the Orthodox Friends, but they

Our subject was the fourth son and sixth child of Joel Sharp and very early in lite began to take care of himself, being but seven years old when he was bound out to a neighboring farmer. His inclinations led him in an entirely different direction and by the age of 14 his boyish patience was exhaused and he ran away to join his brother Thomas, at Salem, with whom he learned the carpenter's trade, 1 one which he followed for some years, In I 1847 be and his three brothers, Thomas, Clay- ; ton and Joel, established a business at Salem for the building of engines and this was the foundation of the works which later developed I into the great industry of the Buckeye Engine Company. When the Pennsylvania Railroad was being built through Columbiana County, the Sharp brothers took a contract to furnish 11 miles of ties ami stringers, and for this purpose Ix night too acres of timttcr land on which they erected a sawmill. Thomas Sharp took charge of the mill, while the other brothers continued work at the shops. Owing to an unfortunate disagreement, the partnership was dissolved in 1851 and a new company was formed consisting of Joel Sharp, Milton Davis. Joel Bonsall and Simeon Sharp, who took over the shop and its appurtenances and for the succeeding _*o years conducted the Buckeye Engine Works.

In 1871 the business was incorporated as the Buckeye Engine Company, of which Joel Sharp was made president; Milton Davis, vicepresident; J. C. Boone, secretary; Joel Bonsall, superintendent; and Simeon Sharp, assistant superintendent. Thomas Sharp acquired the land and mill in lieu of his interest in the engine works. He lived on this place until his dettl) in 1806. in his 8<)th year.

In his position of assistant superintendent, our subject had much to do with the development and improvement of the engines and was one of the leading factors in the subsequent success of the business. He traveled all over the country, setting up machines in numerous localities throughout the South and West and transacted a vast amount of company business. In 1X47 he visited Chicago, then a village scattered through a great marsh, offering little inducement to Mr. Sharp as a paying location for one of his energy. After 40 years of continued devotion to the interests of the company, he retired from active participation in its affairs in 1892. This great industry, which has made the name of Sharp known all over the gloltc where machinery is found, employed in its early days a force of 12 workmen, including the four brothers. Now a force of 300 skilled workmen is required to turn out the latest improved "Buckeye" power engine.

Originally. Mr. Sharp was an old line Whig, but became affiliated with the Republican party in 1850. voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1 Sou and continued an adherent of this party until 1898. He could not feel justified in supporting a party which was in favor of war, under any conditions, having always entertained conscientious convictions relating to peace. His uprightness of character, bis frankness in his intercourse with men of high and low degree, his integrity in every situation of life have attracted many to him in friendship and the evening of life finds him enjoying all that makes that period one of quiet contentment and repose.

Mr, Sharp married I.vdia S. Taylor, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and they have three daughters; Lucy S.. who is the wife of Hon. Samuel White, a well-known 1 ridge builder at New Brighton. Pennsylvania, and a member of the Senate of that State; Ora. who is the wife of Demorest Davis; and Helen, who is the wife of William Silver, at present treasurer of the Silver Manufacturing Company, of Salem.

Through marriage relationships with the prominent Ha vis. Bonsall ami Silver families, the Sharp family l>clongs to a social connection which is paramount in Columbiana county, equaled only by its identification with the county's business interests. The venerable subject of this review, whose portarit accompanies this sketch, resides at No. 88 Depot street. Salem has a lucrative ami constantly increasing practice in this city. He was born in Hancock County. Virginia (now West Virginia), on the old Finlcy farm, just across the river from Last Liverpool, March 3, 1854. and is a sou of Charles H. and Priscilla (Wilson) Hemphill. The grandfather, James Hemphill, is supposed to have been a native of Pennsylvania; the greater part of his life was spent in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, wbcre he died in 1838.

Charles H. Hemphill was born in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, March 8. 182.2, and took to the river when but a lad. His uncle. Sharp Hemphill, was captain of a steamboat and Charles went w ith him. He continued to workon the river, making the trips back and forth between New Orleans and Northern points, until the opening of the Rcliellion. Previous to this he had ttcen in sympathy with the South, but when hostilities actually l>cgan he hastened to Virginia and enlisted in Company E, nth Reg.. Virginia Vol. Inf., to fight for the "Stars and Stripes." He was in the service over two years and was wounded, though not seriously, but the privations and hardships endured at that j time undermined his constitution and wrecked his health so that he was not able to work and died from the effects of the exposure in 1S70. He was married to Priscilla Wilson, daughter of Daniel and Jennie (Ralston) Wilson, residents of Fairview. West Virginia. They were the parents of nine children, three of w hom died l>etore reaching mature years. Those living are Richard R.. of Beaver Falls. Pennsylvania; Sharp W. : Ann Eliza, w ife of James Murray, of Beaver Falls. Pennsylvania: Loretta. wife of Cicorge Mclwood. of East Liveqxxil : Rosahne. widow of Thomas Cartwright : and William, of McKees Rocks. Pennsylvania. The mother

.with Dr. T. (i. McPherson tjf Heaver Falls, entering his office in 1H79. In 1884 lie look a complete course in the medical department of Wooster University at Cleveland and at once l>egan practicing at Heaver Falls. A few yearslater lie went to New York City where he took a post-graduate course in the New York Clinical School, receiving the degree of M. D. The following seven or eight years lie was physician for the Wheeling, Lake Erie & Pittsburg Coal Company, in Stark County, Ohio, and after that he practiced at Irondale, Jefferson County, from 1896 until he located in East Liverj>ool in 1903. He opened an office in the East End and has already built up a good practice and has l>een well received by the profession. Dr. Hemphill married Lizzie Merick. daughter of John and Gertrude (Denny) Merick. deceased, by whom he has three children. J. William, A. Edward and Cora Elizabeth. They are devoted incmliers of the Christian Church and take an active interest in the work of that organization. The Doctor is a Republican in politics. He was made a Mason in Jenkins l-odge. No. 471, E. & A. M., of Hammondsvillc, Ohio.

H. LOti AN. one of the members of the East Palestine bar, and one of the city's esteemed citizens, was born January 3, iKf.8. in Clarion County. Pennsylvania, and is a son of Mathew and Eliza J. (Hanks) Logan.

John l.ognii, the grandfather of our subject, reared a family of five sons ami three daughters, three of whom still survive, the youngest of these l>eing the father of John H, The Logan homestead is situated five miles west of Heaver Ealls, Heaver County. Pennsylvania, in a rich farming district, and there the parents of our subject live in retirement and comfort. They had 1 2 children, three sons and nine daughters, the survivors being seven daughters and two sons.

stock. He grew up on the Clarion County farm until eight years old ami then accompanied the family in its removal to Heaver County. There he attended school and sulisequently taught, alternating teaching and fanning, according to the season, for some two years, and then entered upon the study of the law at blast Palestine, Ohio, with C. P. Kothwcll. He was admitted to the bar, October 5. 1892, began practice on January 3, 1893. and soon entered into politics. In the spring of 1893 he was elected mayor of East Palestine and held the office through 1894, 1895 and 1896. - im- |x>rtant years of the citv's development. In [897 he was made city solicitor, but since that time has devoted himself entirely to the practice of his profession which is one of the best established in the county. Although Mr. Logan never had collegiate advantages, be enjoyed academic training and this, with natural ability, wide reading and constant association with the best minds of the State, has given him thorough equipment for every demand of his profession or call made upon him in lmsiness and social life.

Mr. Ltgan was united in marriage with Ella Foster, who is a daughter of the late William and Sarah Foster, formerly of Heaver County. Pennsylvania. She is a highly accomplished, cultured lady, a graduate of drove City College, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Logan have had three children, of whom the one survivor is Harold S.. who is probably the brightest student for his age in the East Palestine schools. Although he has only passed his ninth birthday, he has already completed the fifth grade, his marks in his studies l ist year l>cing cither 90 or over; when he returns to school in the fall, he will enter the seventh grade, having "jumped" a class every year. In addition to his brilliancy of intellect, lie is a manly youth, fond of sport and posses-ing attractive, courteous mrmners. His memory long to the I'nited Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Logan is one of the valued teachers in the Sunday-school. They enjoy the comforts of one of the city's most attractive homes, which is situated on North Market street.

Dr. Sigler secured his literary education first at Memphis, Missouri, and later in the university at Quincy, Illinois, where he was graduated in 1888. He became interested in medical science early in young manhood, but discovered that, with all the learning and experiences of the leading schools, many of the ills that afflict humanity could not be sulxlucd. This led to his investigation of the claims of osteopathy and subsequently to his entering upon its study at the American University of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Missouri, where he was graudated in June, 19.00. Dr. Sigler licgan the practice of his profession in Central Kansas, where he remained eight months and then came to Columbiana County, Ohio. He practiced one year at Fast Palestine and then came to Salem, a year later. His skill is generally acknowledged and his services are in demand all over the county.

Or. Sigler married Sarah \V. Glenn, w ho is a daughter of Dr. D. D. Glenn. She is a member of the Christian Church, - but the Doctor was reared a Methodist. Politically, he is a stanch Republican. His fraternal associations are w ith the Flks and the Sons of Veterans. His well-appointed offices are on Fast Main street, Salem.

Allen A. Ramsey. The first officers of the newly organized company were: George H. Huston, president; Nicholas Way, vice-president; Allen A. Ramsey, secretary, and George Miller, treasurer. These gentlemen, with the exception of the secretary and treasurer, composed the board of directors.

The present official board is as follows : George H. Huston, president; Nicholas Way, vice-president; and Allen A. Ramsey, secretary and treasurer. The directors arc : George Ii. Huston, Nicholas Way, P. M. Armstrong, F. M. Grosser, G. F. Adams. U. Y. Gaskill and A. J. Yolker.

This carefully managed company has been the means by which much of this locality has been developed ami improved, homes and business blocks have been erected and important industries have been promoted, with inc prosperity to all concerned.

Ifll I K PFOPLF'S SAY I N't IS & LOAN ASSOCIATION COMPNNY. of FislK.n. has lieen an important factor in the building U|> of the county sent. With its capital of over .Sjoo.ooo. it operates all over Columbiana County.

This company was organized in March. 1880., the incorporators Wing these well-known capitalist* : George II. Huston. Nicholas W ax. Augustus J. Yolker. P. It. Young. Iv'ichnrd-oti Avtcr. Ge.'-rge F. Miller. W. W. Jones ami

Ank Homer Scattergood

ANK HOMER SCATTERGOOD, one of the leading stock farmers of Columbiana County, resides on a farm of 1 10 acres in section 32, Butler township. He is a native of the county and was born near Winona, July 22, 1856, and is a son of Daniel and Rachel (Walton) Scattcrgood.

The father of our subject was born in Jefferson County and the mother in Columbiana County. The former was a son of David Scattergood, whose father was one of the first settlers at Salem, where he died aged 103 years. The family is undoubtedly of English descent. The father of our subject was a farmer and stock dealer in Butler and Hanover tow nships. He died at the age of 68 years. His widow survives, aged almost 80 years. They had five children, viz. : Mrs. Sallic F. Ingram, of Mahoning County; E. A., of Sebring, Ohio; Frank Homer, of Butler township: William, of Iiiitler township; and Mrs. Mattic Oliver, of Michigan.

when lie returned to Butler township, which lias been his home ever since. He deals extensively in live stock, buying, selling and shipping sheep, hogs, calve* and cattle. He disposes of his stock principally at Pittsburg and is well known in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Mr. Scattcrgood was married Novemlier 2, i88_\ to Mary l.lewella Mercer, who was Ixtrn in Bntler township and is a daughter of Daniel and Eliza Mercer. They have two children: Lcora and Maud. Maud is the wit'c of Edward W ebster, of Hanover township.

Politically, Mr. Scattcrgood is identified with the Democratic party anrl he has been more or less prominent in this section for many years, frequently officiating as a delegate to important conventions. He was postmaster at Winona from 1885 until 1889, under Gmver Cleveland's administration, hi addition to his large stock interests. Mr. Scattergood is a stockholder in the Central Telephone Company of Winona.

Wk Liverpool, is one of the substantial business men of the city. He was bom in East Liverpool on August 30, 1857, and is a son of Charles and Emma ( Perkes ) Smith.

Joseph Smith, paternal grandfather of our subject, was born in Rushshall. Staffordshire, England, and spent most of his life at Tipton, where he died April it, 1833. aged 37 years. He was engaged at the butcher business during the greater part of his life, having learned the trade from his father. His wife. Ann Smith, was born in Broiuwich parish, Staffordshire, England, in 1800; while she bad the same name she was not a blood relative of her husband. She died about \Hdj. having given birth to nine children, seven of whom grew to maturity : William ; Elizabeth ; Benjamin ; Charles ; Thomas, who went to Australia; Ann; and Sarah Jane, who also went to Australia. Religiously, Mr. Smith was an Episcopalian and his wife was :> Methodist.

Charles Smith was lwrn at Tipton, Staffordshire, England, August 28. i8j6, and learned the trade of a butcher in early life. With his wife became to America, lauding in New York on Xovcmlxir 18, 1850, and immediately went to Buffalo with the intention of proceeding by lake to Chicago. The "Lady Elgin/' on which they expected to sail, was sunk, and our subject went to Pittsburg instead, taking his wife with him. lie had relatives there and also chanced to run upon an old friend, Benjamin Harker. who lived in East Liverpool, lie was persuaded to visit Mr. Harker and was so impressed with the country that he decided to make it his future home. He took up bis residence at w hat was known as Koontz' Landing May 5. 1851, and started in the butcher business. He remained until the following year, then for three years was in business at Wellsville. In OctolxM-. 1855. he again took up his residence in East Liverpool and entered the butcher business and continued with much success until 1890, when he moved upon a farm in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He engaged in selling stock until 1896, since which time I he has 1m?cii retired from business activity. He j was joined in marriage with Emma Perkes, a

! Perkes. of Tipton. England, ami fhey had nine ; children, seven of whom grew up. namely : ' George, of East Liverpool ; Edwin J. ; William, 1 of Salem: Charles, of ICast Liverpool: James, I of East LiverjMJol: Sarah Jane, wife of James

McClure, of East Liverpool; and1 Emma, wife I of William Poster, of Sebring. Ohio; Mrs. . Smith, who was Ixmi in May, 1826. died August 31, 1885.

Edwin J. Smith attended the public schools of East Liverpool and upon leaving school entered the employ of Croxall & Cartwright, poti ters, with whom he continued until 1889. acquiring a thorough understanding of the business in all its details. He was in that year chosen president of the Standard Pottery Company, one of the most flourishing in the city. He is also a director of the Citizens' Xational Bank.

have two children: Flla A. ami Harold G. Religiously, she is a member of the First United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Smith is a member of the Mystic Circle. He is a Republican in politics, but has steadfastly refused to become a candidate tor office. He is of retiring disposition, but has many friends throughout the county.

I |J been connected with the (tanking and WmSh financial interests of Columbiana County, where it has always stood also for business integrity and personal worth. The late Hirain Greiner, the founder of the banking house at Salem which so long bore his name, was bom in i8jo in Berks County. Pennsylvania, and was a son of John and Fsther (Klein) Greiner.

Hirain Greiner came of German ancestry and possessed in marked degree many of the sterling characteristics of that race. His education was obtained in Berks County, but as a youth of 19 years he came to Ohio, first locating at Washingtonville and shortly after removing to Salem, where he accepted a position as clerk in a general store. Subsequently he engaged in a general mercantile business with Zaehariah Bertolett and two years later with Joseph G. Thomas, both of whom were his brothers-inlaw. He and Mr. Thomas continued in the mercantile business together until 1S53, when conditions ap|M?ared favorable for the establishing of a banking business. The firm had the capital and also the public confidence, which ensured (he success of the enterprise.

The banking business, which in later years was carried on as the private bank of H. Greiner & Son. was started on January 1, 1853. when the private ttank of Thomas & Greiner was organized. l'|x«n the death of Mr. Thomas in August. 1804. the business was continued by Mr. Greiner for one year and a half. In iX'.o C"l. T. C. IV" me became associated with Mr. Greiner. On January 1, 1N71. Colonel IVone retired and the business passed into the hands of H Greiner & Son. Joseph O. Creiner entering the firm at this time. Hiram Greiner continued at the head of the firm until his death on November o, J £74. H. Greiner & Son occupied a building erected for this Ixinking business in 1858.

Hiram Greiner married a daughter of John W. and Sarah (Garrison) Thomas, old residents of Salem, and three children were Iwrn to them, viz : Mary, deceased ; Joseph O. and Mrs. Sarah Metzger. Mr. Greiner is recalled as one of the most reliable, honorable and valued citizens of Salem.

Joskpii O. Greiner, president of the Citizens' Bank & Trust Company, of Salem, is one of the prominent citizens and leading financiers of Columbiana County. He was educated in the schools of Salein and grew to manhood, under his father's supervision, in preparation for the hanking business. The officers of the bank are as follows : Joseph O. Greiner, president; L. H. Kingsbcrry, vice-president; and Hiram A, Greiner. cashier. In 1904 the bank built a handsome building, in w hich to conduct its business. It cost $28,000 and is the finest of its size in the State of Ohio.

Joseph O. Greiner was married on May 1 j, 1874, to Adella J. Campliell, who is a daughter of Angus and Susan (Cook) Campbell. They have two children, Hiram A. and Helen A., (he former of whom is cashier of the Citizens' Hank \- Trust Company, of Salem. Mr. Greiner is a prominent Republican and he takes an active interest in all that pertains to his community and State. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity. The family home is a handsome, substantial residence located at No. J40 Lincoln avenue. Salem.

EMI.ITN' A. KAMSKY. a prominent a * member of the bar, at Lisbon, and $M I secretary and treasurer of the PeobH pie's Savings & I.oan AsstK.-iri.tion Company, was born in 185.' in Hanoxer township. Columbiana Comity, Ohio, and is a son of William and Flizahcth (King) Ramsey.

who was a native of Westermoreland County, Pennsylvania, came to Columbiana County at an early day. He married a lady by tbe name of Campliell, from whose ancestors was also descended the late President McKinley. Robert Ramsey lived in Madison township, where he served as a justice of the peace.

William Ramsey, father of Allen A., was bom in Columbiana County in March. 1816, and died here in 1893, aged 77 years. In the early part of the Civil War, he raised Company K, 115th Keg., Ohio Vol. Inf., of which he was captain for one year, resigning his commission finally on account of sickness. He settled on a farm in Hanover township and Iwcame a man of affairs in that section, serving as county commissioner from 1866 to 1869, an office his father had held from 1829 to 1 83-. He married Elizabeth King, who was l>orn in i8jo in Franklin township, Columbiana County, and died in 1872. at the age of 5.2 years. Her father, Hugh King, was one of the old settlers and well-known farmers. Our subject is one of six survivors of a family uf 11 children, the other live being as follows: S. W., an attorney at Salem ; Mrs. l'.elle Brown, a widow residing at Lisbon; Mrs. Ella Crawford, who lives in Perry township, near Salem; and P. C. and Walter. Iioth of Alliance, Ohio.

Allen A. Ramsey was reared in Columbiana County and secured his literary education in the local schools. He read law with J. W. & II. Morrison, was admitted to the bar in 1K79, and located at Lisbon in 1880. where he has practiced his profession ever since and has become more or less identified with the city's various interests. During his administration as mayor of the city, long strides were made in its growth and development and he has always lieen a promoter 01 those enterprises which offer substantial civic improvement. He has served as justice of the peace and has held other local offices.

Mr. Ramsey has a most delightful home circle. lie married Mary A. Prilchard. a daughter of R. B. Pritchard. of Lisbon, and they have three children. - Helen. Hugh and Marie. - all allendir.g <i'!n> »l. The family belong to the Metln ili-t Fp'scoprd Church.

Politically Mr. Ramsey is a Republican. For the past 10 years he has been clerk and manager of the city waterworks. He is one of the busy men of the town, one who personally impresses a stranger as comijctcnt, reliable and conservative. Fraternally he is a Mason and formerly was active in the Knights of Pythias.

N. HANLEY, who has been the efficient clerk of the courts of Columbiana County since August, 1903, was born at Fast Liverpool, Ohio, in 1803, and is a son of C harles and Susan (Curby) Hanley.

The father of Mr. Hanley was born at Belfast, Ireland, and came to America in 1856 and subsequently made his home in Columbiana County, married and reared a large family. The mother of Mr. Hanley was born in Columbiana County.

J. N. Hanley was reared and educated at Fast Liverpool. In early manhood he became connected with public affairs and served 10 years as city clerk at Fast Liverpool prior to accepting his present position. His administration of the duties of the office has been most satisfactory to all concerned.

Mr. Hanley married Cora F. (iorby, a lady of Fast Liverpool, ami they have a son and daughter. The family is identified with the United Presbyterian Church.

HVMf.S ("LARK, a prominent citizen r: 1 retired capitalist of Fast 1'ales- 1 in a self-made man in every respect, v.- a- liorn in England. April 19, 1831, and is a son of John and Ann I 'lark. The parents of Mr. Clark were natives of Fugland and both came to America and passed their last days with our subject Four of their children reached maturity, viz: Benjamin, residing at Xew Waterford. Ohio, who is 87

Janus Clark obtained liis education in his native land and was a young man of 23 years when he started for America in order to better his fortunes. By trade lie w;is a coal miner, lie secured passage on the old sailing vessel "Wyoming," and was landed at Philadelphia after a voyage of six weeks and three days. From that city he went first to Pittsburg, landing there just when the cholera scourge was at its height, when people were dying ot the disease by scores, but he escaped and in August, 1854, went to the great Pennsylvania coal region of Homestead. Although, during his three years of residence in Pennsylvania, he worked as a miner and was always and is still interested in coal interests, he did not confine his energies to this one branch of industry. He acquired farming property in Darlington township, Beaver County, has dealt largely in stock and three times has built his fortune up from the l>ottoni. The most of his money, ltow - evcr, has been made in mining, in the great coal fields. The Sterling mine in Darlington township, opened in 1857. was a mine in which he was very much interested. He hauled the greater portion of the coal mined in this mine to a branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Mr. Clark came to East Palestine in 1857 when Joseph Young's store was the only one here. At that time game was still plentiful and he remembers occasions when the sun was darkened by immense ilocks of wild pigeons. He has seen the town grow from its beginning. Early investments proved profitable and he is still a large property owner.

On May 5, 1X51, Mr. Clark married Mary Ann Bumbv. an English lady, and a very happy occasion was the celebration of their "(ioldeu Wedding" in loot. They have seven children, namely: William. Helen. Emma. Elizabeth, Jane. Edward and Mary. William married Dora Met < iv, an and to them have been b>rn three suns and three daughters; of these. Irwin married Jane 1'lmii and has two children, and l.iily l>ecame the wife of Jes-c Warren and has one child, Helen married Thomas Yokcr. of Waterford, Ohio, and has three sons anil three daughters; of these, James married a Miss King, of Columbiana County, and has two sons. Emma married William Wallace and has two (laughters and two sons ; of these, Mary married John Hradshaw. of Pennsylvania. Eli/.alieth married John Gray, of East Palestine, and has a son and daughter. Jane became the wife of Henry Law rence, a merchant of East Palestine, and has three children; of these, Gertie is now the wife of William Owen, of West Virginia. Edward, who resides at Rogers, is married and has four children. Mary married \!>el Franklin ami has two sons and a daughter.

Mr. Clark has reared a most estimable family to w hom he has been particularly kind and generous. He was a dutiful son, sending to the old home for his aged parents and also for his father-in-law to come and live in comfort under his roof and protection. Like many business men he has had ups and downs but he has never been discouraged, knowing that the same qualities which built up one fortune could acquire another. His life has been one of industry.

1 1.1.1 AM S. GEORGE, Sr. For -finny years the late William S. ' le. 1 -e. Sr., was connected with the mercantile, manufacturing and agricultural interests of Columiana County, and through a long life of 82 years sustained the reputation of a man of business integrity and personal honor. He was horn October 15. in Allegheny County,

John George, falher of William S. George. Sr.. combined the trades of chair-making, wagon-making and cabinet-making, working at all three as occasion demanded with the primitive to.ils in use in the early days. Later in life he settled down to agricultural pursuits and died on his farm at the age of 77 years. He was a stanch old Presbyterian, connected with the IxmIv formerly known as the Associate Re- form Church hut subsequently as the United Presbyterian. For many years he was an elder in the church. Of the 12 children, William S. was the eldest ami all have passed away.

William S. George. Sr., continued to farm from 1847 until 1855 ami then became a partner in a steamlxtat, of which he became commander and he continued connected with this enterprise until 1859, when the mutterings of the coming war caused a change in his plans and resulted, in 1862, in his coming to Columbiana County. Ohio, lie engaged in farming until alxmt 1869 and then embarked in a manufacturing business, turning out casks for the potteries, having a large steam factory at East Liverpool. lie continued in this business for about 12 years and was secretary of the West- Hartwig Company. After concluding this business, he conducted a mercantile business until 1874 and then retired to a farm operated by one of his sons. Here he Ixcame deeply interested in the breeding of fine draft horses.

Mr. George was married December 1. 1848, to Mary G. Cavett. and they became the parents of these children : Frank, assistant manager of plant No. 3 of the Continental China Company, of East Palestine, who married Anna Swallow and has two daughters, Stella and F.dna; Mary E., who died aged 21 years: John, assistant manager of plant No. 2, of the Hast Palestine Pottery CoinjKuiv. residing at Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, who married I.ovina Calvin and has four children, - Mary, Carrie, Willard and Nellie; Agnes, who died in infancy ; Jennie, the widow of Joseph A. Quay, who has two children. - James K. and Greer A. ; and William S., w hose sketch appears elsewhere in this work, who married Anna Campbell, of Philadelphia, and has three children : W. Campbell. Marguerite, John. Frank. Dorothy, Lois and Robert.

LBHRT CARLILE, mayor <>f Salem and one of the leading men of Columbiana county, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, was liorn in this city in January, 1846, and is a s.>n of James and Elizabeth ( McDevitt ) Carlile.

The boyhood and youth of Mr. Carlile were {Kissed in Salem, where he attended the public schools. At an early age he U-gan to de|>end u]x>n his own efforts, his first business attempt being as an attendant in a lunch i room in his native place. He then drifted to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and soon after accepted a position as superintendent of a billiard hall in that city, honestly earning his living and gaining the esteem of the proprietors ami the patrons. '

The opening of the Civil War and the call of the President of the United States for troops found in Mr. Carlile a ready and loyal [ soldier, one who was willing to give up the I promise of a business career in order to give 1 sup|>ort to the government. He enlisted in Company IX 19th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under Col. Samuel Beatty and remained in active service for three years and five months. During much of this period he was detailed and served at the headquarters of Generals Stanley. Thomas and Rosecrans.

Upon the close of the Civil War, Mr. Carlile returned to Salem, Ohio, w here he became connected w ith the Buckeye Engine Company and subsequently became the superintendent of the Buckeye flouring mills and was assistant postmaster under Daniel Lupton in 1865. In 1867 he returned to Pittsburg and until 189.2 was there engaged in a grocery businessfrom which he retired in order to accept a government position under a personal appointment of President Cleveland. This was United States government inspector of furniture and furnishings for United States government buildings, under control of the Treasury Department. Although appointed under a Democratic administration his services were retained for 15 months by President McKinley, when the position was taken out of the classified service and the incumbent separated from his position. Mr. Carlile again returned to Salem and entered actively into politics. He j later became the Democratic nominee for may- ! or. in 1903, and was elected mayor over J. B. Baker by a majority of 177 votes. Mr. Carlile enjoys being called an old-fashioned Democrat, his principles lieing those of the found- 1 ers of the party. His administration of the municipal affairs of Salem has met with the hearty approval of all jKtrtics. It is a long step from the humble position of lunch-room boy to the highest position in the gift of the city and this change has been brought alxuit through Mayor Carlile \s own efforts. In early life he was handicapped in many ways, his -education was comparatively slight, but one cannot be in his presence long, at the present day, without realizing that in their chief executive the good people of Salem have a man of high intellectual attainments and general information, superior judgment and settled convictions as to civic management.

Mayor Carlile resides with his aged mother in a pleasant home at No. 34- Lincoln avenue, lie is president of the Salem Hoard of Health, is an honorary member of the Fraternal Order of Kagles and belongs to the Salem post of the (irand Army of the Republic. He has friends ail over the United States whose good will he secured while making inspecting tours and their esteem only equals that in which he is held by his fellow -citizens who have known him from lx>yhi»d.

Mr. Carlile was for a number of years one of the most prominent patrons of the trotting turf, following the same for pleasure and recreation. In "Life with Trotters," written by John Solan, the noted driver, Mr. Carlile is referred to in the following complimentary manner :

"Al. Carlile is always considered Tra Mc- Bridc's running mate, a position which he is amply able to fill, not only for bis size, as he and Ira are considered the heavy weights of the turf but f < »r other traits of character. They have b)th often lost their money on a horse race, but when it conies to ordering and eating a good dinner, their speed and staving -qualities are acknowledged by everyone who knows them. As a merchant Carlile has proved himself a man of rare ability - very temperate in habits, never having smoked a cigar or taken a drink <>f liquor under any circumstances. Always ready to back his opinion with his money on anything from the prcsi- «lential election to a hundred-yard foot race, As a friend be is Irue blue, as many a man 0:1

Hk Knowles, Taylor &

HK KNOWLES, TAYLOR & KXOWLF.S COMPANY, of East Liverpool, Ohio, is one of the most important of the many great manufacturing concerns of this section of the State and it operates a plant second to none, in the ceramic line, in the United States. The works were established in 1854, started in a small way by Isaac W. Knowles, who made yellow ware in a single kiln which was used alternately ior bisque and glost ware.

In 1870 the firm of Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was formed, Isaac \V. Knowles being joined by John N. Taylor and Homer S. Knowles. The manufacture of while granite ware was commenced and the capacity of the plant was increased from time to time. Vitreous hotel china and semi-porcelain were added to the line in separate factories built for the pur|Kise.

In 1 888 Joseph C. Lee and Willis A. Knowles were admitted to the firm and in January, 180J. a stock company was formed and incorporated under the title of The Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Company, with a paid-up capital of $ 1 .000.0G0. A disastrous fire on November 18. 1889, had destroyed their china works and some of the grades of china pre- 1 vionsly produced were discontinued, but the progress made since the erection of the new plant is something marv elous. The works were immediately rebuilt and the stock company formed as mentioned abac, with John N. Taylor, president and Joseph ( '-. Lee, secretary and irea surer.

The plant of The Knowles, Taylor & Kr.owles Company covers 10 acres of ground and i/Ki workmen are employed. The equipment of the plant is thoroughly up-to-date in ; every particular, no effort having been spared lo place every department in such a condition as to secure the beM of results. The company's own electric plant furnishes the current for

1 ,o;k) incandescent lamps in various parts of the immense establishment, and also provides the power by which the elevators and electric fans are o|>eraicd. Private railroad switches and sidings are so constructed as to make the several factories ot the plant inter-communicating and to connect all of them with the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Among the numerous conveniences that aid in the expediting of business is a private telephone system which connects the various departments and it, in turn, is connected with a public system. That the plant will a second time fall a victim to tire is a very remote possibility, for an automatic sprinkler system has lieen installed throughout the vast establishment. W hile every department is complete in its utility and convenience, a most interesting section is the decorating room. This has been arranged with every device and facility forgoing work of any kind to suit the fads and fancy of even the most critical art lover, and what cx<|iiisite things are turned out!

In recent years great attention has been given to the production of art ware, but the hotel trade is still supplied with the semi-vitreous ware which has proven to be so satisfactory. The products of the four separate and distinct potteries and two decorating establishments include white granite ware, semi-vitreous ]»>rcclain dinner and toilet wares and semiviireous hotel ware. These wares arc justly veiebrated on account of their genuine worth. The present kiln capacity, by which the production of a pottery is measured, is $2 ware kilns and _*o decorating kilns. One of the factories, consisting of nine kilns, is used exclusively for the manufacture of the white granite product, and the other three for the finer wares. In addition to the factories is the sample room, to which thousands of visitors have come to view the l>cautiful creations of this industry. They have gone away filled with amazement at the evidences of progress made by this company 111 the ceramic art. Visitors to the World's Fair at Chicago, in lRoj. can scarcely forget the exquisite products of this company there on exhibition, especially the pieces of "Lotus" ware. The company was given a medal for the specific worth of their exhibit.

The trade-mark, which is a familiar one to almost every one in these days, is "K.. T. & K." which will be found on every piece of goods produced by the company.

ryOI,, JOHN" NFSSLY TAYLOR, one of tlic leading citizens of East Liver- >*« pool, Ohio, who is prominently identified with some of its most important business enterprises, was June 23. 1H42, near Port Homer, jelTerson County, Ohio, and is a son of Thomas 15. and Roxie Ann (Brainard) Taylor.

Colonel Taylor's ancestry in America is traced in one of the oldest families of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, two of the oldest families of the Western Reserve. Ohio, two of the oldest families of New England, and also, to one of the oldest knights of England.

On the paternal side his great -grandparents with their children and grandchildren came from Ireland and settled in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, aliout ux) years ago. Thomas Berry Taylor, the Colonel's father, was born in the latter, place in the year 1807. and died in Fast Liverpool, Ohio, in August, 1S65. In religion they were Scotch-Irish Presbyterians.

Colonel Taylor's mother was born of the union of Solomon Brainard and Charity Jaques, which marriage was the first one recorded in Johnston township. Trumbull County. Ohio.

Both the Brainard and the Jaques families c une from Connecticut to Ohio in the year 1S0.}. These families are conspicuous in the records of New England since the years 1662 anil 1640. these Wing the respective dates of their coming to the New World from Faigland.

The religion on the maternal side, also, was Presbyterian, but. owing to convenience. Colonel Taylor's parents united with the Methodist Church and were active in its service.

The Taylors, the Brainards and the Jaques have all been loyal to America and have fought in her wars. The kilter two branches of the family have been represented in every war of tins country, from the Revolution to the late strife with Spain. Family lore is thrilling all down the line, from oklen tales of English prison ships to modern warfare in the Philippines.

Thomas Kerry Taylor married Roxie Ann Brainard, whose mother was named Ja<ptes and was of Huguenot ancestry. She survived her luishand and a numl>er of her children and her beautiful life extended to 93 years, her death taking place in 1900. Mrs. Taylor was a gifted poetes> and. had not her exceeding modestv prevented, her name would have been numbered with the sweet American singers. She never consented to write for a remuneration but frequently contributed to the magazines during her active life and these productions show a delicacy of sentiment and a conception of the beautiful, which could emanate only from one w ith the gift of true poesv.

James M. Taylor, the eldest survivor, went to the South in the '$0'$ and became identified with that section. When the Civil War broke out. his interests and sympathies were w ith the Southern cause and he entered the Confederate Army. It is a coincidence worthy of note that the first battle in which he was engaged was that at Dranesville, Virginia, in Decemlier, 1861, in which he was in the Confederate ranks, while our subject. Col. John N. Taylor, his own brother, was in the Union ranks, neither knowing of the presence of the other until long afterward. James M. served first in the First Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and was then commissioned 1st lieutenant and transferred to the Medical Corps in which he served until the surrender at Appomattox.

John N. Taylor was educated in the public schools at Fast Liverpool where be remained until his lather thought the time bad arrived for him to learn a self-supporting trade, as was the general custom of the day. He started to learn to lie a caqicnier when 15 years old and served out his apprenticeship. When the Civil War broke out. he was one of the first, in 1X61. to enlist in Battery B. hirst 1 'ennsylvania Artillery, with which portion of the service he remained two years, only leaving when discharged for disability. After a season of recuperation, he assisted materially in the organization m| Capt. William Brunt's company in the 143rd Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf.. in 1S64, and was commissioned Jnd lieutenant.

Farly in 1864. Colonel Taylor was appointed postmaster: the offne. however, was conducted principally by his sister until 1X68 when it passed m".o other hands. In 1867 Colonel Taylor became identified with Isaac W. Knowles. who, at that time, owned a jkiln rock and yellow ware factory.

In 1X70 a partnership was entered into, consisting of Isaac W. Knowles, John N. Taylor and Homer S. Knowles. under the name of Know les. Taylor it Knowles. and the manufacture of white ware was started and the name to-day is world-wide known. In 1891 the company was incorporated with a paid-up capital of $1,000,000. at which time Colonel Taylor became its president, which responsible office he still holds.

Colonel Taylor was one of the organizers of the Potters' National Bank, and served as its first vice-president. He was one of the organizers and liecame vice-president of The Know les Taylor & Anderson Company, manufacturers ' of sewer-pipe, whose plant was sold to The American Sewer Pipe Company in 1900. Another ini|)ortant enterprise in which be w as one of the organizers and of which he is the president is The Taylor. Smith & Taylor Company, manufacturers of pottery at Chester, West Virginia, and he is the vice-president of The H. C. Fry Class Company, of Rochester. Pennsylvania. He was also one of the organizers of the Riverview Cemetery Company, and has l>ecn connected with its management ever since. In all civic matters he has Iwen so generally connected that his value as a citizen has been many times proven. For 20 years he served on the School Board, and was a member of the construction committee which built the handsome Central School Building, which is reputed the finest in the State. During his numerous terms as a memlwr, of the City Council he was notable in his support of measures for careful financial management, and for the cm- cient carrying out of laws in connection with all measures pertaining to the city's welfare. He is at present the president of the Board of Public Service of the city.

Colonel Taylor was united in marriage with Rellvina Catherine Knowles. To Colonel Taylor and wife were bom four sons, viz. : Edwin Knowles, who died at the age of two months; William Llewellyn, who is the manager of The Taylor. Smith &- Taylor Company; Homer John, who is the secretary and treasurer of The Taylor. Smith & Taylor Company; and Harold Smith, who died in childhood', aged four years and seven months.

While Colonel Taylor lias never united with a particular religious body, he has, from youth up, lieen interested in all the means of Christian work, and in his younger days was very active in the Sunday-school, serving as its secretary and for a i>eriod as superintendent. His gifts to religious lx>dies and to lienevolent ol>- jects have been looked upon by him as manly duties and he has taken no credit to himself for at all times lending a helping hand to those less fortunate in the world than himself. Mrs. Taylor is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is ever concerned in some charitable duty or religious task. They occupy one of the notable mansions of the city, which has also the reputation of l>eing one of the most hospitable.

Politically a Republican from his youth up. Colonel Taylor early came into close jtersonal friendship with the late lieloved President William McKinley. The latter, prior to his election as Coventor of Ohio, made his first campaign speech of that year, speaking from the veranda of our subject's residence. Both were interested in tariff reform, and, as intelligent men. they frequently discoursed together upon it. and the result of Congressman Mr- Kinlcv's convictions had much to do with his elevation to the presidency. When he was made Coventor, lie appointed his friend John X. Taylor as a member of his staff, on which our subject served four years During the remainder of Mr. McKinley's life, notwithstanding the enormous demands made upon his leisure time, he made it his pleasure to spend several

| weeks in the year at East Liverpool, as the guest of Colonel Taylor. On several of these occasions after he became President, the citizens were invited by our subject to meet the distinguished guest at his home, where they had an opportunity to grasp that firm, friendly hand and to win a kind and interested smile. The memory of these occasions are treasured not only bv Colonel Taylor, who indeed has lost a friend, but by all who were permitted the honor of being present.

Colonel Taylor's fraternal relations are with the Masons and Odd Fellows. In the former he belongs to Riddle Lodge, No. 315, F*.' & A. M.; East Liverpool Chapter No. 100. R. A. M.. and Pilgrim Commandery No. 55'. K. T., of East Liverpool. Today he is the only surviving charter member of East Liver|>ool Ixxlge. No. 379. I. O. O. F. Colonel 'Taylor is also a member of General Lyon Post. No. 44, G. A R., and of the Military Order of the I-oyal Legion of the United States. He is also a member of the Duquesnc Club and of the Americus Club, of Pittsburg.

-\NT HILL. The mining industry is 110 inconsiderable one in Columbi- ,1:1a County, giving, as it does, employment to a vast army of men and bringing large sums of money into the county to be disbursed in various ways. 'The man in charge of a mine needs to l>e a man of discernment, with a complete knowledge of the business, No Itetter choice could have been made than that which placed the subject of this sketch in his present position as superintendent of the Pmsjjeet Coal Company's mine in Unity township. Mr. Hill was lx>rn August 19, iKixj. in Leechburg, Pennsylvania.

The great-grandfather of our subject, John Hill, was captured by the Indians and left by them on the Allegheny River to die by starvation. His son. also, named John Hill, the grandfather of our subject, was a man of considerable property, owning i.non acres of rich land in Pennsylvania. 'This he div ided among his seven children, all of whom are now passed to their reward. Grant Hill's father. Shiloh Hill, owned and operated a dour mill at I.eechburg, at which place he died alwut 1888. The wife and mother survived until 1904 when she died very suddenly, leaving eight children to mourn her. They are as follows: Mrs. Liura Stull. of Leechburg, Pennsylvania; John A., a merchant of Leechburg, Pennsylvania: Mrs. Jesse Swank, a resident of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; J. R.( a roller, employed by the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company ; Grant: Fred E., manager of the Stitll-Hi 11- Coulter Company; C. S.( secretary of the same company; and Hattie C.

Grant Hill completed the school course of Lcechlmrg and at once entered the employ of Capt. Alfred Hicks, with whom he has remained ever since. He began as weighmaster for the Bagdad Coal & Coke Company, of which Captain I licks was president. He continued in that position until 1892 when he was sent as assistant manager to East Palestine to look after the Prospect coal mine. It might be incidentally remarked here that when Mr. Hill first entered the service of Captain Hicks that gentleman owned one coal mine, while today and he owns and operates .jo, besides large iron mills and gold mines. In )(>02 Mr. Hill was placed in entire charge of the business as superintendent and general manager and his subsequent efforts have shown him to be the right man in the right place. The company own four mines in Columbiana County, -inlyone of which is in active operation at this time, while a second is being developed just west of the city. There are t ;o men employed here with a monthly pay-roli of $8,000, most of which is spent, of course, with the merchants of East Palestine. The output is 350 tons per day. The mine is equipped with mining machines, air pumps, a compressed air system, rope haulage, etc.. but what appeals most strongly to the visitor arc the precautions taken for the safety of the men by the installation of electric signals which, in case of accident in 1 he mine, at once notify the engineer. Mr. Hill is thoroughly familiar with every detail of the work from the digging of the coal and

1 loading it lor hoisling to the clerical work in ' the oliice, and has an able corps of men under him to carry out his instructions. Notable among them is Thomas Slackhouse, mine foreman.

Mr. Hill owns the most complete hardware store in Leechburg, Pennsylvania. This is conducted by his brother, Fred E. Hill, who runs a general merchandise store in connection with it. Mr. Hill is also interested in Missouri property where he lias stock in lead and zinc mines.

Mr. Hill married Grace Todd, daughter of Thomas Tood and granddaughter of the late Samuel Todd, of Fairfield township. Two daughters, Martha and Catherine, have been j born to them. The family are menilvrs of the I Presbyterian Church and Mr. Hill is president 1 of the board of trustees. 1 le is a tine musician, I having taken voice culture from one of the , best teachers in Pittsburg and his rich bass 1 voice is an acceptable addition to the church choir, of which he has been leader for years. I le is a member of the Royal Arcanum and is a prominent Mason, lieing a member of the l!!ue Lodge of East Palestine: Chapter of Lis- - )>on ; C ouncil of Salem and Commandery of Salem.

ILLIAM II. SFBRIXG. deceased, formerly secretary and treasurer of The Ohio Pottery Company, of East Palestine. Ohio, and subsequently treasurer of the Jour great lottery companies of Sebring, was born in East Liverpool. Ohio, I)eccml>er _-(>. 1800,. ami was a son of George and Elizabeth A. t I.arkius) Sebring.

The parents now reside at Sebring, surviving their son whose accidental death on December 0, 100.1. at Sebring. shocked the whole community and brought grief to family and friends innumerable.

William II. Sebring was educated in the public schools of blast Liverpool and l>ecame an expert Ixxikkeeper. As maturity approached, he liccame associated with his brothers in pottery interests and later took up work in this line at East Palestine. W hen the city of Sebring was established, he accompanied his brothers (hither, in every way possible forwarding their interests and later, on account of his ability, liecame their accountant. He was made treasurer of The Sebring Pottery Company, of The Limoges China Company, and the other jittery plants ami also of The Sebring Land Company, taking upon himself much of the onerous clerical work of the varied enterprises. His brothers always recognized their indebtedness to his faithful, careful business habits. In a family noted for its close personal affection, he was especially considered.

Mr. Sebring was married in 1897 to Evelyn Huston, who was born at East Liverpool, Ohio. She still survives with their two children. Earl and Virginia. Mr. Sebring was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and took a deep interest in the upbuilding of the religious and educational organizations of the city of his home and family name. While be never was so prominently identified with the business affairs of Sebring as his brothers, Oliver II., George E., Elsworth H, and Frank A., he nevertheless was a very important and necessary factor in the successful development of their great enterprises. The personal esteem in which he was held at Sebring was abundantly testified to at the time of the sad accident which terminated his life.

OBF.RT B. SHARP, one of the representative agriculturists of Washington township, who owns J40 acres of fine land in section i". was (torn September 1, 1839, West puint, Columbiana County. Ohio, a place made historic on account of its nearness to the spot where Morgan, the raider, surrendered. His parents were John and Agnes ( Roscherg) Sharp.

John Sharp, father of Robert 15.. was born at Wheeling. Virginia ('now West V irginia), but his father, Robert Sharp, was a native of Pennsylvania. The great-grandfather of Robert B. Sharp was born in England, came in colonial days to America and served as an officer under General Washington, in the Revolutionary War. The mother of our subject wa* born near Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of Thomas Roseberg, a pensioner of the War of 1812. For his gallant services in that war he was awarded government land and owned property in Missouri and Wisconsin, as well as in Ohio. He died on his; Ohio homestead, aged 7 J years. His daughter, the mother of Robert B. Sharp, almost rounded out a century of life, her death taking place when three days past her 98th birthday. She retained her faculties to a remarkable degree and enjoyed life to its close, She survived her huslmnd. who died in bis 81st year. They left but one child, Robert B., of this sketch.

Our subject was reared and educated iit Washington township. The farm he owns was a gift from his father who bought it in the son's name prior to his death. It is a very valuable body of land. C|hhi the death of his mother, he fell heir to a tract of 65 acres, which formerly belonged to her. He carries on general farming.

Mr. Sharp has lived in this county all his life with the exception of the period of his army service. In 1864 he enlisted in Company A, 143rd Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf., and was mustered out at Columbus, Ohio, Septemlxer 15. 1864. His service was at Washington and Petersburg, mainly in the line of guard duty. His regiment was ordered from the latter city just prior to the battle there. He is a meml»er of Thompson Post. Grand Army of the Republic.

In 1869 Mr. Sharp was united in marriage with his cousin. Belle Sharp, who is a daughter of William Sharp, of Carroll County. Ohio. They arc memliers of the I 'nited Presbyterian Church at Grant's Hill. In politics, Mr. Sharp. has always l>cen a Republican.

ICHOI.AS WAY. a leading citizen of Lisbon, general manager of the New Lisbon Gas Company and connected with a numlier of other important and successful business enterprises of the State, was Ixim at Sewicklcy. Allegheny County. Pennsylvania, May J3. 1844.

When a schoolboy of 17 years, Mr. Way enlisted in the Union Army, as a private and served four years in Company G. -*8th Keg- Pennsylvania Vol. Inf. He was rapidly promoted for gallantry, in 1X63 was commissioned 1st lieutenant and iater was made captain, serving as such until the close of his service. Although he participated in all the serious battles of the 20th Army Corps, he returned home uninjured. He then accepted a position with a business house at Pittsburg, as Ixxikkeeper. and remained there until 1870. when he came to Lisbon.

After locating in Ohio, Mr. Way became connected with the New Lisbon Woolen Company and this connection lasted until 1896. when the mill was destroyed by fire. He then embarked in a feed and grinding-milt business at Lisbon and personally conducted it until 1901, when he was called to the position of general manager of the New Lisbon Gasi Company by the death of the former manager. Mr. Smith, having previously Iwn associated with this enterprise as one of its incorporators.

The New Lisbon Gas Company was incorporated in 1880 by R. W. Tayler. president: A. G. Smith, deceased, vice-president: M. J. Childs. treasurer; and Nicholas Way. secretary. Mr. Smith was the active manager until the time of his death in 1001. The company was incorporated with a capital of $50,000, first as a gas company to engage in the drilling of wells ami disposing of the results. In i8<jo a plant was built for the manufacture of gas and it was utilized until tool, when the National Uis Company lx.-gan furnishing natural gas. Tn i8oj the New Lisbon Gas Company installed an electric light plant and has since been furnishing the city with electric light and power for a few motors. It has prospered from the beginning. The present officers of the company are well known capitalists of the State, viz: Charles Baker, of Alliance, president: F. 15. Rawson. manager of the Ohio Cement Company, vice-president : and Nicholas Wav. treasurer, secretary and manager. The company's plant is located on Fast Washington street.

Sewickley. and they have three daughters, namely: Mrs. Ira C. Bean, of Lisbon, Mr. Bean being the manager of the feed and grinding-mill of Mr. Way; Jennie, a competent young lady clerk in a local insurance office; and Mrs. H. L. Cook, Mr. CV>ok being manager >f the Aetna Standard steel mill at Bridgeport, Ohio.

Mr. Way has been a life-long Republican, but he has not l>een particularly active in politics and, beyond serving a term as councilman and as a memlier of the School Board, he has accepted no office. Like many other prominent business men of the city, he is conspicuous in the various Masonic bodies, being a meml>er of the Lisbon Lodge and Chapter; Salem Commander)-; Cleveland Shrine and I'ittsburg Consistory, and is a 32nd degree Mason. He belongs also to Star Post, Grand Army of the Republic.

For the past 40 years Mr. Way has l>een 1 a member of the Methodist Fpiscopal Church. I He is a man of large means and generous impulses, one whose many charities are quietly twstowed. Personally he is held in the highest esteem in every circle.

OSFPH A. KFRR. Among the promii:i-nt residents and highly esteemed r i.i vt.-i is of Salem, whose honorable Imimkcss career of more than 40 years entitled him to the confidence and respect of all those with whom he associated, was the late Joseph A. Kerr, who passed out of life on August 31, n>oo. Mr. Kerr was horn near Mechanicsbnrg, Carroll County, Ohio. Septeml>er 15. i«S_>8.

Mr. Kerr's liovhood. youth and early manhood were spent in his native county, after w hich the greater part of his life was passed in Columbiana County, lie spent one year at Pittsburg and a year or more at Canton and then located at Salem, where he first became a clerk for L. Schilling \- Company and later, for Joshua liooiie In 1S5S he liecaine teller of the banners' Nation;.) Bank, at Salem, a position he faithfully filled for 41 years, stilt being

Mr. Kerr was married in April. 1800, to Carrie E. Griscll, of Salem, and they had two sons: W illis W., who has lieen with the Stand- j ard Oil Company for over 20 years and is now the company's representative at Hong Kong. China: and J. Frank, of Salem. The latter is one of the rising young men of Salem and is now serving in the office of justice of the peace in this city, with quarters at No. (».v! i East Main street, his home being with his mother at the family residence at No. 233 Lincoln avenue, which was built by Mr. Kerr and has con- - tinued to be the family home for 45 years. I Willjs \V. Kerr married Mora Dale, of Du i ]V>is, Pennsylvania, and has two children : Rachel Margaretta and Marion. J. Frank Kerr was married to Juliet Durham, of Attica. Kansas, and has two children : Fannie and Robert Trimble.

The late Joseph Kerr was a man known for his upright character. He was one of the old nicmliers of the Presbyterian Church and whose life was entirely in accord with his professions. With business ability he combined a pleasing courtesy. In his domestic circle he was dearly beloved, in his immediate neighb>rhood he was esteemed and by his fellowcitizens he was looked upon as one who represented the best in civic representation. According to his own request, Salem Commandery, No. 42, Knights Templar, took charge of his remains after his spirit had passed tit its Maker, and, with the beautiful ami impressive services of the organization, all that was mortal of one who had been a Sir Knight with not a blot on his escutcheon was laid away in its last resting place.

LBEKT K. SILVER. The Silver t family was one of the first to become , permanently established in Columbi- ' ana County. The rich farming j lands of Ohio attracted many home- ' seekers in the early part of the loth century from every settled community, and the Silvers - father, mother ami several children - came : from Maryland. The father purchased a tract of land from the government, which was located two miles south of the present city of Salem. This virgin land, of which the Silvers took possession in 1804. remained the family home for generations.

William Silver, the father of the esteemed subject of this sketch, was 1 2 years of age when the family removal to Ohio was made and was his father's right-hand man in the clearing and cultivating of the new farm. He married a daughter of the Spencer family which had settled just west of Salem, and shortly afterward left the farm mid removed to the village, but subsequently purchased a farm of his own on the dccrfield and New Lisbon road, three miles west of Salem, built a blacksmith shop on his land and carried on a prosperous business.

Albert R. Silver was ljorn in 1823 at Salem, but grew up on the farm and assisted his father in the farm work. He remained with his father and assisted as a dutiful son should, but when he was alxiut 19 years of age he left home and went to Salem to learn the trade of blacksmithing with Henry Rankins and later went into the establishment of David Woodruff, who was a pioneer in carriage blacksmithing in the village. He soon became foreman of the establishment, and then served in the same capacity in the Sheets' carriage manufactory. He then bought a shop of his own, and took in, as a partner, Robert Camphell, who remained with him a short time. He was a man of practical ideas and thoroughly understood the business in which he was interested and at the same time had the enterprise and progressive spirit which looked forward to the improvement of the old metnods of construction then employed.

, Thus Mr. Silver was prepared to listen to the exploitation of an invention made by a fellow-townsman, Levi A. Dole. This invention was one of many made previously bv Mr. Dole. Mr. Silver was quickly convinced of its practical character and was rcadv to furnish the capital for the manufacture of the machine which wa< designed to take the place of the old hand chisel, in Inuring out wagon and carriage hubs. Tlic partncrsln']> was formed, a shop was rented, a lathe bought anil the linn was soon turning out the new machines. An invention of such obviously great utility could not iail to soon attract attention and the linn was enterprising enough to place its merits before the public through the leading newspapers, and ere very long the capacity of the little plant was strained to turn the machines out fast enough to meet the demand. It is interesting to rememlwr, in view of the great transportation facilities now commanded by the Silver Manufacturing Company, that in the early days of the business it was a familiar sight to see Mr. Silver trundling a wheelbarrow load of his finished product to the railroad station for shipment. As the business continued to grow beyond expectations, it became necessary for Mr. Silver to confine his attention to office work, including a vast amount of correspondence, but Mr. Dole remained in personal charge of the mechanical department. He was a natural genius and his inventions continued to be made use of in the development of other machines and the perfecting of those in use. Many of the labor-saving machinist tools of the present day are inventions of Mr. Silver and Mr. Dole and were first used by the Silver Manufacturing Company. They patented a hollow auger, for cutting the tenon on chine, and other huli-boring devices; the water tuyere iron and press saw -gummer, l>oth of which are -t:fl in use, although the invention of the circular >nv replaced the saw-gummer to some extent. Thev invented other articles in other lines which proved of practical use. The death of Mr. Dole in 186K was regarded as an irreparable loss.

Shortly before death of Mr. Dole. John Doming had been admitted to partnership and in 1X73 the business was incorporated under the name of the Silver & Doming Manufacturing Company, removal was made t<> more commodious quarters and the manufacture of feed-cutters commenced, and in i88j the manufacture of pumps was added, and an add il ion was made to the firm, John Humphrey entering into partnership and becoming general superintendent. The company had enjoyed a long season of prosperity up to July 3, 1S83, when a disastrous tire destroyed the plant. The company immeditcly rebuilt on a larger sole, and in 1890 W. 1.. and \V. F. Doming purchased the Silver interest in the establishment and have carried 011 the manufacture of pumps under the name of The Deming Company.

The above business changes brought about the organization of the Silver Manufacturing Company, which erected the present commodious and well-equipped factory. The Silvers retained all the original patents and the entire j line of goods previously manufactured, with ; the exception of pumps. The business has con- I tinned to be conducted along the same lines 1 upon which it was directed in the early days of its founding, and its development into one of the greatest industries of the State is largely the result of the persevering industry and sterling integrity of the father of the present officers. At the time of the organization of the present company, the officers were : Albert R. Silver, president; H. M. Silver vice-president; William Silver, treasurer; A. O. Silver, secretary ; and F- \V. Silver, superintendent. In 10x35, H. M. Silver was made superintendent, succeeding K. W. Silver. In 1001 the sales of the company amounted to half a million dollars and trade relations have been established with every civilized country in the world.