Wayne Township (part 7 of 19)

Mr. Sharp has long since delegated the active work on his farm to younger hands, hut he still takes a deep interest in overseeing the operations. His large pro|>crty in Wayne township is under good rental. H e is a man well and favorably known all through his section of the county, where he has spent an exemplary and useful life.

j|OHN WILLIAM HAMMOND, M. D., one of Wellsville's most highly esteemed citizens, who is distinguished as the oldest practicing physician and surgeon in this city, was liorn in Sabneville township. Jefferson County. Ohio. February 28. 1830, and is a son of Thomas and Margaret 1 McDonald I Hammond.

The father of Dr. Hammond was Imrn at a [mint on (he Potomac River, in Maryland, and died in i8(">- aged 72 years, Me was reared on bis father's plantation until he reached his majority, when he starter! out l"<>r himself and came to Ohio. He settled in Salineville township. Jefferson Count v, on P.ig Yellow Creek, and subsequently' founded the town of Hani iivndsville. He followed farming, gram growing and stfick raising all his active years. When he first came to lite township, he found several sn-t -wells on bis property and he engaged in the manufacture of salt in connection with his other enterprises. In those days salt was worth $to per barrel. He continued its manufacture for

The mother of Dr. Hammond, Margaret (.McDonald) Hammond, was a daughter of Charles McDonald, also of Maryland. She survived her husband a number of years, dying in 1880 aged 80 years. Of the six children born to them, the five who reached maturity were: Sophia, widow of Caleb Cope, who resides at Newgarden, Columbiana County : Caroline, deceased: Nancy, deceased, who was the wife of Dr. David S, Silver, of Wellsville, formerly a very prominent physician; John William, of this record: Thomas G., deceased: and Virginia, who is the widow of Edward Crawford, of Richmond. Jefferson Countv, Ohio.

The subject of this sketch recalls his first school days in the old log schoolhouse near his father's farm. Later he took an academic course under Rev. John Scott, at Steul>enville. He assisted on the home farm for several years and then !>egan the study of medicine under Dr. David S. Silver, by whom he was prepared for Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, where he was graduated in 185(1. He then relumed to Wellsville and this city has k-cn his home and the scene of his life work. For the past 19 years he has been surgeon for the Cleveland X- Pittsburg Railroad and is examiner for a number of life insurance companics. He also still attends to a large prhate practice. ,

In the fall of i8i>2 Dr. Hammond enlisted for service in the Civil War and was assigned as 1st assistant surgeon to the 120th Uegiment. Ohio Vol, Tut"., with the rank of captain and continued in the service for 15 months, He spent the w inters of ltfOvOO and t.Xo6 07 in walking' the New York hospitals. He is a mem! er of the city, county. State and the American medical associations. He basalwavs liccn more or less prominent in public life in Wellsville and has served frequently as a member of the Council. He was foremost in the introduction of locust [>osts for the street lamps which, when they were being installed, were looked upon as a curious innovation.

Dr. Hammond married Sarah Alen, a daughter of Richard Aten. of Wellsville, who died in 1877 aged 30 years. Their children were: Mary, who died in infancy: Henry C. of Wellsville; and Frances, deceased, who was the wife of Benjamin Rnhter, of Wellsville. Mrs. Hammond was a inetnlxT of the Presbyterian Church, which Dr. Hammond attend's.

and director in munerous other business concerns of l.eetoiiia. an<l has done his full share and more in the development of the place, lie was born in the old Seventh Ward of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and is a son of John and Mary A. ( Mcl'arland ) McKeefrev. His father is at the present time one of Lcetonia's most successful and respected citizens.

W. D. McKeefrev was educated at St. Bridget's Parochial School and the Seventh Ward Public School in Pittsburg. After leaving school, he was for some tune with the Pittsburg Bolt it Iron Company, then with the National Tube Company, after which he held for a short time a position as l>ookkceper for the Union Rolling Mill Company, of Cleveland, Ohio. He was next traveling salesman for different companies, selling pig iron. With Col. James Col lard and J. J. Spearman, he leased and o[>erated the furnaces at Sharon, Pennsylvania, which they conducted one ami a half years, when the partnership was dissolved. He then, in partnership with W. IX llotius leased the (Ira ft on furnaces at I.eetonia. Ohio, in iSSS. and two years later his father. John McKeefrev, and his brother. N. J. McKeefrev. 1-eeame members of the partnership, the name of which was changed to McKeefrev X- Company. In 1S0J. W. D. McKeefrev, John Mc- Keefrev and N. J. McKeefrev organized and incorporated the Salem Iron Company, of Lce- Koti.t. purchasing the ( Ira (ton furnaces in 1 *<)_-. These thev rebuilt and enlarge I in 1K04. and jhe enlarges] furnace* have a capacity of frmn

-5° to 3°° i"Ui Pcr o:i.v' T'ie ^fhcers of this company, w hich is capitalized at SJ55,ooo, are : John McKeefrev, president; W. D. McKeefrev, vice-president and general manager: and N. J. McKeefrev, secretary and treasurer. In 1893 the Atlas Coke Company was organized with the follow ing officers, who serve at the present time: John McKeefrev, president: W. L). Mc- Keefrev, vice-president and general manager; W. A. Shaw, secretary; and N. J. McKeefrev, treasurer. The company operates 220 ovens at Helen. Pennsylvania, and is in a most flourishing condition. Our subject is a director of the Fort Pitt National Bank of Pittsburg: a stockholder of the Iron City Trust Company; vice-president and general manager of the Shenango Lime Stone Company, of New- Castle. Pennsylvania; and is identified with many other interests. He has a tine farm of J75 acres near Lectonia, which he devotes to stock raising under his own supervision, making a >|»eoialty of line horses. Jersey cattle and Berkshire hogs. He is a man of recognize* I business ability, and stands high in the esteem and good will of the general public.

)M\ CARROLL Wl I1NNKRY, D. D. S., deceased, belonged to one of the old pioneer Onakcr families "of Ohio, to whose thrift and industry as well as to their peaceful, exemplary lives the State owes much in the way of solid prosperity and high type of citizenship, and during his long life of So years he proved a worthy member of die Society of Friends. Dr. Whinncry was born April 1. 1816. in Butler township, Columbiana County. Ohio, and died m the same county, in tSob. and was a son of lames and Nancy (Carroll) Whinnery.

Robert Whinnery, the paternal grandfather, came to America from the North of Ireland, with his brother Patrick, in the latter part of the 1 Nth century and they liccame very early residents of Ohio. James Whinnery, the father of Dr. Whinnery, was born in Columbiana County. Ohio, but the mother was a native of County Down. Ireland, and was brought to Amenta at the age of 10 year*.

After completing what \v;is considered in his day an adequate education in the district schools. Dr. Whinnery took up the study of dentistry with the late Dr. John Harris, of Salem, and later was graduated from the Cincinnati Dental College, Beginning the practice of his profession in 1848. at Salem, he continued in the same for some 5,0 years, during which time he hecame one of the leading, respotisihle and representative men of the city. Very feu important movements pertaining to the advancement of Salem were completed without his taking an important part in their development and among the founders of educational and philanthropic organizations his name was always found. Reared in a religious faith which taught an abhorrence of slavery, he l>ecaine an abolitionist in early manhood and acted as an agent for the "Cnderground Railroad*' that helped many an escape*! chattel across the northern 1»»rder into Canada.

Dr. Whinuerv married Harriet Burson, who was a daughter of David Hurson. one of the pioneers of the Western Reserve, and they had a large family bom to them, all but three still surviving. The third daughter, Abbie. who now resides in Philadelphia, is a gifted musician and vocalist and has had a brilliant career as a public singer, having appeared in Paris and also at the Palace in London. The others were: Mary, widow of E. A. Lease, of Salem; Ophelia, who died in girlhood; Cert rude, who is the wife of Stephen P.. Richards, of Salem; Joseph, who died in infancy; Dora, who resides at Salem: James C, who practices dentistry at Omaha. Nebraska: C. E.. of this ' city: and Olivia, resides at Washington. D. C. and is the w ife of L. H. Xixou.

C, L, Wiiinm kv, D. D. S,. a memlier of the al*>ve mentioned family, follows his father's profession, having finely appointed offices in Salem on the corner of Broadway and Main streets, and a handsome home at \o (>.}_- Mc- Kinlcy avenue. Dr. Whinnery is a graduate of the Boston Dental College. With the esception of >i\ year* spent at ' hnalia. Xebraska. he has been engaged in the successful practice of dental surgery at Salem, since 1N.S0.

Dr. Whinuerv married Elizabeth Allen, who is a daughter of William W. Allen, a prominent merchant of Salem for many years. They have three children: Robert. John and Virginia. Like his eminent father. Dr. Whinnery. by his honorable business qualities and professional abilities, his thoughtful interest in his fellow -citizens and the general welfare and by his genial social manner, has won the respect, esteem and confidence of the good people of Salem.

Harrison Emmons was also lx>rn in Ohio. Like many another loyal Buckeye, he served through the Civil War, as a private, For a number of years he engaged in mercantile pursuits. He and his wife, Mary Lower, reared a family of nine children.

William S. Emmons attended the common schools of West township and taught school for five years in Columbiana, Stark and Mahoning counties. He was highly considered in eduj cational circles and enjoys the distinction of hav ing organized and conducted the first select normal school in his section of Columbiana County. He then read law in 1HH8 with Hon. A. W. Taylor of Salem and then entered the law department of the I "ni versify of Michigan, at Ann Arlmr. w here he w as graduated June 26, iN<)0. and admitted to the Michigan bar. In the same year he was admitted to the Ohio bar. to the Indiana bar. in June. 1806. and to practice in the l.'nited States courts. December S. 1 8. ,9.

Mr. Emmons engaged in the practice of the law at East Palestine for two years and in i8o> located at Salem, later t'ntcring into a partners-hip with Mr. Walton, under the firm style of Emmons X" Walton, which continued one year, fn ojoo he became the senior mauler of the law linn of Emmons & 1 lowe'l, an association which continued a year. He has since prac- : ticed alone. As an able member of the bar. a close student, wise counselor and faithful attorney, Mr. Emmons lias gained an enviable reputation.

Mr. Emmons was married July 25. 18SS, to 1 Martha V. Crawford, who is a daughter of | William H. Crawford, of Clarksou, Ohio, one ' of the pioneer merchants of Columbiana County and long a justice of the peace. They have three children, namely: Lucile, Royal Victor and Homer Franklin.

Politically, Mr. Emmons is identified with the Republican party. For a term of three years he has been a justice of the peace at , Salem and is a man of sterling character. He ! belongs to the Columbiana County Bar Association and is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and to the Sons of Veterans. Portraits of Mr. Emmons and his two sons accompany this sketch.

The parents of Mr. Crowl were well-known and much respected residents of Beaver < V<:rty. Pennsylvania, The father followed or paltering and building and many of the barns. dwellings, sehoolhotises ami churches in the I western section of the State were erected by him during his active years.

Lorenzo 1). Crowd obtained his education, in that bulwark of democracy, the common school, and from early vouth worked with his father in the hitler's shop, subsequently le (ruing the trade ami becoming a skilled carpenter. In he located at East Palestine. Ohio, and has been a resident of this bnsv town ever since, in 1880 entering into contracting and 1 building. In 10.00 he embarked in the builders' supply business and enjoys a satisfactory patronage. Mr. Crowd is a man of property.

owning valuable residence property on North Market street and also his business location. He is a man of practical ideas and common sense views' and is as well posted on matters pertaining to his line of business as any o in the city. ,

Mr. Crowl was married February 7, i8cL\ at Fast Palestine, Ohio, to Emma E. Sensan- Iki uglier, and they have three children, viz. : Cleaver J., II. Edward and Claire L.

Mr. Crowd was a Democrat until the close of President Cleveland's first administration, since which time he lias been identified with the Republican part)'. For the past 10 years he has l een one of the directors of die East Palestine Building &- Loan Association. Not caring for political honors. Mr. Crowl has lived a quiet, exemplary life, devoting himself to the welfare of his family, the development of his business and the support of educational and religious movements. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Fast Palestine. The two secret societies in which be has mcml>crship are the Independent Order of Odd Fellow s and the Knights of the Maccabees.

He Potters' National Bank

HE POTTERS' NATIONAL BANK, of East Liverpool, has during the -'4 years of its existence lieen an active factor in the development of the city and its many industries and enterprises. It has lx?cn fostered, controlled and managed 1>;. prominent citizens of recognized business ability, to whose efforts is due the remarkable success of the institution.

In Tune. t88t. authority was granted by the' I'otupt toller of the Currencv to William Brum. John N. Taylor. N. A. Frederick, F. I). Kitchel and William Carlw right to organize The 1 ''liters' National Bank with a paid up capital of S50.000. and on July 1 ith of that year they received a 20-vear charter, which was in toot renewed for 20 years more. The bank was opened for business in a room on Second street, which is now occupied by the Adams Express Company. Its officers were William Brimt. president; John N. Taylor, vice-president; and

F. 1). Kitchel, cashier. In addition to t lie officers, tiicr board of directors included N. A. Frederick. William Cartw right, J. 11. (ioodwin and Joseph Cartw right. On July 2$. 1881. a lot on the corner of Broadway and Fourth streets was purchased of William Brunt, and a suitable building was erected, this being at tliat lime the principal business corner of the city. In July, iSgj, owing to the increase in business and to lietter meet the requirements of the rapidly grow ing city, the capital stock was increased to $100,000. The surplus lias grown until at the present it amounts to Soo.ooo. Marly in the spring of i <>ck> the hank purchased the Croxall corner at Fifth and Washington streets, and erected at a cost of $40,000 what is probably the handsomest and liest bank building and safe deposit vaults 111 Kastcrn Ohio.

The -JJ years record of The I 'otters' National Bank is one of unbroken success. It has been a safety and convenience to the public, as well as a factor in the grow th and prosperity of East Liverpool. Dividends to shareholders have been paid, amounting to Si 5^.000. and 110 year has passed without the payment of a dividend. William Brunt has continued as president throughout this period; N. A. Frederickis now vice president and k. W. Patterson, cashier. The directors of the hank are: William Brunt. N. A. Frederick, W. W. Marker. William Canw right, (ieorge W. Thomas. W. F. Wells. John N. Taylor, Edw in M. knowlcs and R. W, Patterson.

R. W. P v 1 ti- nso\, cashier of tliis institution, has U-en a citizen of Mist Liverpool during the past 14 years. I!c wa- horn in Trtinibitll County. Ohio, but was reared in Sleuhcnville. Ohio. After completing a public school education, he entered the Xat:onal Exchange Bank of that city as bookkeeper. In 1 S< > 1 he came to East Liverpool and became bookkeeper for The Potters" National Bank: on January 1. i8',o. he was elected cashier and has continued a* such to this time. His life work having been along this line, he is well lit ted tY-r the position.

East Liverpool, and they have a very comfortable home in this city. Politically. Air. Patterson has never been active nor has he sought for office. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In religious belief he is a Prel.vtcriau.

IOSEPII LEFC11 blOOPFS, one of the well-known citizens of Butler township, residing on his line farm ot" 156 V: acres in section 25, is a worthy representative of one of the prominent old Ouaker families of this section. Joseph L. Hoopes w as Imrn on his present farm. Deccmlier 15. iS,^, and is a son of Daniel and Mary Ann Hoopes.

On both sides our subject is a Hoopes and doubtless there was a distant relationship existing between the two grandfathers. On the paternal side was James Hoopes, who was bom in York County, Pennsylvania, and on the maternal was Elisha Hoopes, who was iiorn in Chester County. Pennsylvania. InHh having descended from a common founder, who came from England, in great likelihood, with William Peim. James Hoopes came to Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1815 and lived in Butler township until his death in 1850. His children were: Joseph Leech. Daniel, Thomas. John. James B.. Susanna. James. William. Robert. Rebecca and Abigail, all of whom reached maturity except two.

Daniel Hoopes, father of our subject, was born in York County. Pennsylvania. August 180^, and was u years old when his parents drov e over the mountains into the w ilderness which then represented Butler township. On the death ..if his father, he inherited a farm ot 80 acres just west of what is now our subject's farm and followed agricultural pursuits through life, dving in 1883, at the age of 80 vears. He was a sincere member of the Society of Friends, follow ing the precepts of this religious body in his walk and conversation. He married Mary Ann Hoopes. bom in Chester County. Pennsylvania, in 1807. and deceased

April i, 18S7, aged 80 years, who was a (laughter of Flisha and Mary ( Hay worth ) 1 loupes, of Pennsylvania. Her parents came to Hanover township. Colunihiana County. Ohio, from C hester County, Pennsylvania, when she was a child. The children of Daniel Hoopes and wife were: Thomas, who died in infancy: Flisha. of Hanover: Joseph Leech, of this sketch: Mrs. Sarah Coulson; Thomas G. ; Finaline; and James, who died in infancy.

Joseph Leech Hoopes. the subject of this sketch, belongs to Butler township more than to any other section, as here he w as l*>rn, reared and educated and here he has spent his long and honorable life. His vocation has been entirely of an agricultural nature, and in addition to general farming lie has paid much attention to dairying, selling his milk product to a local creamery. In 1887 he built his handsome, substantial home. Since 1S8S he has not been actively engaged in farming, a tenant occuping the old house and operating the farm.

Mr. Hoopes was married on November 15. iS'kj. to Martha Kandels. who was horn in Columbiana County. Ohio, May 13. 1837, and died Scptemlier jj, 100J. She was a daughter of John and Lucinda i Yates 1 Randels. her parents coming here from some Southern State. The children of .>ur subject were: Ida Anna, who married Willis Whinnery. of Spencer. Indiana: ( )ra who married Sherid'in

In politics Mr. Hoopes has been a Republican all his life. He was reared a Friend, but he married a lady w ho hecame a mcm!>er of the Christian Church, with which he at the same time united.

j]')ll\' W ( RON ALL. president of The Croxall Potlerv Company, enjoys ihe distinction of heitig the oldest potter in the noted pottery center Must Liverpool, Ohio. He \vas born in Derbyshire. England. May ^. 18J4. and is a > hi of Richard and Phoebe 1 WiUuut Croxall. The Croxall family is ,,|U- of the oldest in

Great Britain, in fact its records show that its founder came over from Xormandv w ith William the Concpieror, ami was so doughty a knight that he received from that powerful monarch large grants of land. The later generations abandoned agriculture and turned to the mechanical industries.

Richard Croxall. father of our subject, learned the trade of tailor and followed the same in England until 1844. and then came to join his sous in America. For some years he was engaged in the mercantile business at Fast Liveqiool and later removed to Lmisville. Kentucky, where he died aged al>out 50 years. During his later years he was a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He married a daughter of John Wilson, also a resident of Derbyshire. England.

The pioneer of the family in America was Thomas Croxall. our subject's older brother, who established himself at Fast Liverpool. In 1S44 two other brothers. Samuel and Jesse, decided to join Thomas ami our subject could not hear to sec them go and leave him behind. He had not. however, accumulated anv capital, but his brother Samuel had enough faith in his ability and honesty to advance him the sum of $60. which brought him to East Liverpool. March 10. 1844. His subsequent career showed that his brother's- confidence was not misplaced and later the brothers were associated in close business relations.

Our subject had received a fair education in his native land and entertained verv practical notions as to advancing in the world. He immediately secured employment in the pottery of the Bennett brothers at East Liverpool, where he worked until November. 1844. when the four brothers combined their capital and interests :>nd leased the pottery, which they operntcd until the spring of 18,2. That was the year of the great freshet and during ils continuance a part "f the plant was entirely destroyed, entailing considerable loss on the slruguh'ui/ firm. The brothers were obliged to give up iheir work at their own pottery and secure employment in neighboring plants. Tn »f«e hi -itY-iirs. h-hr. W, went into th<* George S. Darker pottery, where he continued

In the meantime the brothers hail not given up the idea of a plant of their own and in 1S5O the Croxall brothers, in association with others, bought the L'niim Pottery on Second street, a plant originally built by I'all & Morris. The members of the new company uere: John W. Croxall. Thomas Croxall. Jonathan Kinsey and Joseph Cartwright. The business was conducted under the firm name oi The Cro\:dl- Cartwright Company. At that time the facilities were limited, but two small kihis being in use. but in a few years an adjoining ludy of land was secured by the company and the kiln capacity was greatly increased,

In 1863 John W. Croxall and Joseph Cartwright bought ti e Mansion Pottery on Second street, from the old linn of Salt & Mear. This plant had two kilns and covered three 60-foot lots. It was called the I "nion-Mansion Pottery until the death of Mr. Cartwright. when our subject purchased the interest of his late partner. About the same time, in January, 18SS, Mr. Croxall took his two sons into partnership and the firm became J. \V. Croxall & Sous. It was thus known to the trade and the public until January 1. i8i>S. when the business was incorporated as The Croxall I'otterv Company, our subject becoming its president. It is interesting to thus trace the successive stages by which a man of energy and persistent industry has climl>ed from a bumble j*»sition in youth entirely dependent u|m>u his own activity, facing discouragements and loss with courage, until he lias become the head of one of the large and ini|xtrtant industries of a busy manufacturing city. This he accomplished in the face of great competition.

Mr. Croxall has been twice married: first, to Sarah Johnson, who was a daughter of John Johnson, of East Liverpool. Thev had four children born to them, the two who reached maturity being George \Y. and Joseph J I. J. The mother of these children died in 1854. Mr. Croxall was married, second, to Margaret Dillinger, of Last Liverpool, rind they have two daughters, vi*. : Margaret A., who is the wife of Charles S. Kidder, of Richmond, Indiana; and Alice Maude, who is the wife of William JL Cass, of Last Liverpool. Mrs. <. roxall is a consistent mcuilxr of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which Mr. ("roxall attends and to which he gives liberal support. The pleasant family home is situated at No. jjj Fourth street.

Mr. (.'roxall has been a member of the Last Liverpool Lodge, No. 379, 1. O. O. I".. for the past 31 years and is past noble grand of that body, and is past patriarch of the East l Liverpool Encampment. No. 107. lie was one ; of the first members of the Masonic fraternity I to become active here and is the only surviving j charter tnemlier of Riddle Lodge, No. 315, E.

N; A. M.. of this city. Politically he has been I identified with the Republican party ever since reaching Ins majority. He cast his first presidential vote for Gen. W'inricld Scott and for each successive Republican candidate since the organization of the party. Ah hough he has never consented to accept anything but a local office, he has frequently served with acceptability as township trustee and was chairman of the Republican club during the campaign which resulted in the election of President Grant.

ORACL IV NICHOLSON, cashier and a member of the directing U>ard of the People's National Hank of W'ellsvillc. was born in Heaver County, Pennsylvania. Octolicr 10, 1855. and is a son of David S. and Ellen (lligger i Nicholson.

Hon, Thomas Nicholson, the paternal grandfather, was f>oni in 1X04 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, to poor but worthy parents. He grew to young manhood entirely dependent upon his own resources and from working in a distillery he became next a teacher in the village school at Prank fort. Pennsylvania, and subsequently was one of the founders of the justly celebrated Frankfort Academy, at Frankfort Springs. He carved out his own way to political eminence and his name is registered among the prominent statesmen of the "Keystone" State. He was active in the Whig party and served in the State Legislature troin 1844 to 1846 and again from to i860,, lie is the accepted father of the present common -school statute of his native State. Jn his day he was one of Pennsylvania's most prominent men, and held many public positions beside legislative ones. He was the first county sii|>erinteudent of the schools of Beaver County and never lost his interest. For \ear.s he was cashier of the Pennsylvania State Treasury, holding the position all through the period of the Civil War. Later he was chairman of the military claims committee of the State against the Federal government. He married Rebecca Stewart. Both were members of the Presbyterian Church.

David S. Nicholson, father of our subject, was born February 4, 18.?-' and died October 28. 1869. He was well educated but practically reared, his father l>elieving that work and scholarship should go hand in hand. His natural leaning was in the direction of a mercantile life and he began his training in tins line when but 13 years of age. I '"or a number of years he also traveled over a large territory as a wool buyer. He was married on March 3. 1R54, to Fllen Bigger, who was a daughter .of James Bigger. She was 1<orn in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, February _*_», 183J, and resides with her son, our subject, in his bachelor home. She comes of a distinguished Irish family, which has liecn frequently represented in Parliament.

Our subject came to Wellsville. Ohio, with his widowed mother, being the eldest of six children. They loci ted here January 1, 1870. and he assumed the duties of teller in the First National Bank, later assuming those of cashier. Sulisequently he resigned this position and organized the Peoples" National Bank, becoming its cashier. He was one of the organizers, also of the Perpetual Building & Loan Company and is at present its treasurer. Politically he is a Republican but not an active politician. With his mother he attends the Presbyterian Church. Resembling his father and grandfather, he is a man of scholarly tastes and literary acquirements.

F.. WKLLS, secretary and treasurer and general executive officer of The 1 lomer Laughliti China Company, a brief sketch of which appears elsewhere in this volume, identified with various other business enterprises and is one of F.ast Liverpool's most successful ami public-spirited men. Me was born in Brooke County, West Virginia, jusr across the line from Steul>enville. Ohio, in 1863, and was reared there. He engaged in business at Steubenville for some years after reaching his majority and in 1889 began his connection with The Homer Laughliti China Company. He rose rapidly in the service of that company, his promotion being based upon merit, until we find him at the present time the official in charge, lie has served on the executive committee and as vice-president of the United States Potters* Association and is now president of that organization. During the years 190 he was president of the National Selling Price Association, an organization governing the general output of ware in this country and its selling price. During the ]Kist four years he lias been at the head of the various committees handling the labor problems, the representatives of lain ir being from the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters, and that all problems have l>cen settled without a strike or cessation of business since 181)4 speaks well lor the work mi this committee. The North American Manufacturing Company, three-fourths of whose stock is controlled by The Homer I-aughlin China Company, is an organization of magnitude, being ihe holding company of the combination consisting of die laud company, The Newell Bridge Company, and the Newell Street Railway Company. The officers of this company arc: Joseph <!. I.ee, president: W. E. Wells, vice-president: Marcus Aaron, treasurer: and F.dvvin M. Knowles. secretary. This company owns a tract of 500 acres of land in Hancock County. West Virginia, which is to be developed into a residence suburb, there l>eiug 40 miles of streets laid out at the present time. This beautiful suburb lying along the Ohio Kivcr is within seven minutes ride of the

Mr. Wells was united in marriage with Elizabeth Mahan, a daughter 01 William B. Malum, of Brooke County. West Virginia, one of the prominent farmers of that county. Three sons have blessed this union, all natives of East Liverpool, as follows: Joseph B., William E. and Arthur A. Socially, Mr. Wells is a memlxrr of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and has filled all the chairs. He occupied the highest office in the local lodge in jSr>5, and has since that time delivered annual memorial addresses in various cities. 1 le has a handsome home in East Liverpool and takes a deep interest in all that pertains to the welfare of the city. For some six or seven years he has served on the Board of Education.

Bank, of East Liverpool ; a director of The Dollar Savings Bank; secretary and manager of The Potters' Mining & Milling Company; president and director of the North American Manufacturing Company; and vice-president and a director of the Newell Bridge Company.

Mr. Lee is one of the indefatigable business men who have contributed largely to the upbuilding of this city, lie is a prominent Mason, a mcmlter of East Liverpool Commandery and of the Consistory of the Scottish Kile at Cleveland.

The Comi.uiv, of East Liverpool, has been losely identified with this and other large business interests, in the "Ceramic City" and elsewhere in the State, for a long period, covering indeed almost all of his mature life. Mr. Lee was lM>m at Salem. Ohio, in 1855 and was reared and educated there.

Circumstances pushed Joseph C Lee into the business world at the early age of years, and as years increased his business responsibilities became larger and larger, until his name l>ecame very familiar in financial and manufacturing circles. J le w as J4 years of age when he came to East Liverpool. Ohio, and for the past (juartcr of a century he has been actively interested in the jxjttcry business, For three years he was associated with The Marker Pottery Company, .and for the past 18 vears he has lieen connected with The Knowles. Taylor & Knowles Company. Me has but recently retired from the presidency of the United States Potters' Association, a position he filled for two years, but hi- other active connections continue. He is president of The Citizens' National

'.OKi.K P.. ALABACK. postmaster, of East Palestine, and one of the citizens who lias been identified with li e city's grow tli from a mere hamlet to its present proportions and importance, was Ixirn near Salem, Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1850, and is a son of James T. and Jemima C. Alaback.

The father of Mr. Alaback was of German descent, He died October 26, 1865, leaving a widow and a family of five children, the main responsibility of whom fell upon the shoulders of our subject, then a lad of 15 years, the eldest of the children. The others are: Morris, of Salem; Mrs. Hannah L. Mitchell, of Salem; and John and James Thornton, both of Salem. The mother died March 12, 1884. \s long as she lived she was the object of tender solicitude to our subject, who also took care that the sister and brothers should have every chance and advantage that lie could provide.

All of Mr. Alahack's education was obtained in the c minion schools prior to his father's deatii. lie learned the carpenter's I trade and in iS"J he located in East Palestine, I where lie soon entered into contracting and building. He proved himself a man of reliable character and soon gained the confidence of his fellow -citizens, resulting in his election to town offices. l or four years he was the efficient city clerk of East Palestine and during two years was town marshal, ami at all times, whether in <>r out of office, lias been a citizen ready ami willing to advance the city's interests in every possible way. On Septemlicr 1 , i8«j8. lie was appointed postmaster of East J'alestine and his administration of the duties of the office has met with universal approval.

.Mr. Alaback was married to F.li/.alteth J. Sheets, who is a daughter of Benjamin T. and Jane D. Siieets, members of an old pioneer family of this county, and they have a family of rive children, viz. : Oliver 1'., who is demity postmaster: Nettie V.. wife of Walter li. Sample, of East Palestine; Maud A., wife of Jospeh F.. Evans, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; and Jane I., and Edith M.. of Hast Palestine. Mr. Alabick's fraternal associations are with the Masons and the Knights of the Maccabees.

11-".. \ S. BENNETT, one of the leading agriculturists and dairymen of Butler township, w ho resides on his valuable -arm of 140 acres located in section JJ, was born on this farm June 28. 1X53, and lielongs to one of the pioneer families of this region. Mr. Bennett's parents were Samuel 11. and Phelic ( Yates I Bennett.

The paternal grandparents of our subject were James and Hannah Bennett, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Butler township, Columbiana County. Ohio, at a very early day and settled on the present farm of our subject. Samuel IT Bennett was b>rn in Chester Conn ty. Pennsylvania, and was a younsj man newly married when he settled on the farm mentioned above, which he subsequently b>nght from his father and which is now in the possession of his son. His wife was bun in Columbiana C'-untv. Ohio, and died here. ai;ed So years. Their children were all born on this farm and were as follows: Elizabeth, widow of David Bur son, of California: Aramint.i. deceased: William, of Hartford. Michigan: Caroline, widow of Joshua Whiunery. of Marshalltow n. Iowa: James, of Butler township; Ann. wife of J B. Whinuery. of Damascus; Until, wife of Hiram C ameron, of Damascus; and l.en S.. of tins sketch.

The father of Mr. Bennett was mainly occupied in farming, although he conducted a hotel in Chester County for a short time before coming to Ohio and was also engaged in the mercantile business for a limited period 111 Butler township. He was a stanch Republican and took much interest in public affairs. He served tor jj years as a justice of the peace and was one of the township's respected and representative citizens. He was reared in the Society of Friends. His death took place in June, 1.S.S4, at the age of 70, years.

Our subject was reared in Butler township and obtained his education in the local schools. His business has been entirely of an agricultural nature and his life has l»een mainly passed in Columbiana County. He tried farming in Cass County. Michigan, for three and a half years and for six months in North Dakota ; he finally sold h-s farm of 80 acres near Dowagiac. Michigan, and returned to the homestead. Here he has been engaged in general farming and dairying. He has a herd of i(r line Jerseys and disposes of his milk to the Winona Creamery.

Mr. Bennett was married on March 18, 1885, to Isaletta King, who was horn in Butler township. Columbiana County. Ohio. July jj. 1858. and is a daughter of Francis and Rebecca 1 Pettit 1 King, natives of Columbiana County. They have three children, viz. : Lauretta, wife of Dr. A. R. Colibs. of Damascus; Samuel H.. of Butler township; and Paul, who lives at home.

Mr. Bennett has been identified with the Republican party all bis life and has frequently been called upon to accept local offices, lie is serving at present as township assessor. litis a metnlier of the Methodist Ppiscopal Church at Winona and one of its liberal supporters.

:ORCE B. HARVEY, a prominent citizen of Lisbon, is the founder and proprietor of the Lisbon Banking Company, an enterprise w hich he established in June. loon, and in the conduct -<f which he 1- ably assisted by W. I.. Armstrong.

Homer S. Knowles And Representative Citizen'S

stitution, the bank has been very prosperous from its inception. It is situated on the n> 'i'thwest corner of l'ark avenue and Market street.

Tlie subject of this -ketch was born at East Liverpool, Ohio, in iSoj, his parents. William and Emma (Day) Harvey, having located in Columbiana County in the later '40s. The former died in 1867, and the latter (Kissed away in 1892. Both were natives of Devonshire, England. The father was engaged in the pottery business.

George B. Harvey was reared at East Liverpool and pursued his studies in Scio College. He subsequently engaged in the real estate and insurance business in East Liverpool.

Mr. Harvey was elected county auditor in 1803. and served in this capacity for two tenns, - until 1899; the next year he established the bank. At East Liverpool he was a memlxT of the School Board, and at Lislwn he has l>ccn a councilman. lie is at present a member of the Board of Public Affairs.

Mr. Harvey was married at East Liverpool to Mary E. Thomas, of that city, and they have three children, two of whom were Im.di at East Liverpool, anil the youngest, at Lisl>on. Mr. Harvey has a sjsier, Mrs. T. H. Arbuckle. who resides in the former place.

Politically, the subject of this sketch is a Republican. Socially, he is a Mason, being a meml>er of Riddle Lodge. No. 315. F. & A. M., and of Pilgrim Coinmandcry. No. 55. K. T., both of East Liverpool. He also belongs to the l.O.O. E.. and to various insurance orders. In religious views, he favors the Methodist Episcopal Church.

llOMER S. KNOWLES. Every American scl>ool-hoy is familiar with the I story of the struggles, the e.\|>erirncnis U and the successes of Bernard Palissy. of centuries ago. whose happy combination of materials finally resulted in the discovery of the method of making pottery which still hears his name. but. on account of its scarcity is of such value that only in the homes of collectors or in great museums are specimens to Ite found. No less remarkable was the success, in the same line and under scarcely more favorable conditions, of the late Homer S. Knowlcs, of East Liverpool, whose name must also \k recalled, as one of the greatest American potters. Through midnight studies in chemistry and tireless experiments, he produced wares as essentially beautiful as those of older potters, while, at the same time, the present price of production through his same wonderful discoveries, is such as to enable the every -day toiler to add them to his home. Surely such a man should l>e remembered as a public liencfaetor.

The life of the late Homer S. Knowles, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, was covered by but 41 years, but they were filled with activity and a review is interesting from every point of view. His birth took place at his father's home in East Liverpool,' Ohio, in April. 1851. his parents being Isaac Watts Knowlcs and Hester Ann Smith, his wife. He went to school until his services were required by his father, who was the senior member of the pottery rirm of Knowlcs & Harvey. This business had been established by Isaac W. Knowlcs and Isaac Harvey in 1854 for the manufacture rirst. of yellow ware and. later, a line of "Rockingham" ware.

At a later date Isaac W. Knowlcs bought the Harvey interest and with the intelligent assistance of Homer S. continued the business. The latter applied every energy to the work and every branch of it k-came familiar to him and. as long as he was actively concerned he could on occasion fill any jxtsition in his great works for which he |>aid a salary. As lie became more and more interested in the possibilities of the business, he took a deeper and deeper interest in experimenting for the production of other and l>etter wares which could l>e produced at a minimum cost and still retain the desirable features of beauty and utility. He purchased a chemical library and spent hours in study and experimenting long after his humblest employee was wrapped in slumlier. During the day following he would attempt to make the combinations he had studied out and the time came when Ins cx- perinients were entirely successful and on Septeinber 5, 1X7.'. 1 he- fir^t kiln of white granite was drawn. It proved Itcautiful ware, fully up to all expectations and Mr. Knowles and his associates liad every reason to rejoice.

In 1870 the firm of Knowles, Taylor & Knowles liad been formed and by 188; the coni|>any was conducting a pottery of 16 large kilns. To the enterprise, energy, talent and persevering study of Homer S. Knowles this great progression was attributable. Following the success of their white granite and after another succession of experiments, another process : was discovered and the manufacture of vitrified hotel china was prepared for by the building of new china works, Mr. Knowles devoting every energy to the completion of this great enterprise. The disastrous tire on Novenil>er 18. 1889, which destroyed the new works with a loss of $250,000 was a heavy blow to him. for lie had so thoroughly given his life to the upbuilding of this business, exercising self-denial in many ways and laying justifiable plans for a great future. However this was just the exprience to prove the caliber of such as he. Ere the flames had been quenched, he had thought out plans for rebuilding and his courageous attitude brought energy to others who had l)een j almost prostrated by the disaster. Within eight months the new and enlarged china works w ere ! rebuilt and in successful operation.

The strain of work and anxiety had taxed Mr. Knowles too heavily and although lie accepted enforced relaxation, his f. inner health was never restored and he was never again able to resume his former activity. He retained his interest in the business a-* vice-president, but established his residence in New York litv where hi* death occurred on Novemlier 7. 1802.

In 1888 Joseph (.. Fee and Willis A. Knowles had been admitted to the firm. On January 10, i8or, The Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Company w as ino unrated, at which time the venerable Isaac W. Knowles retired from the business, of \\ tii.lt he liad so long been the head. John X. Taylor l*ccame president. Homer S. Knowles. vice-president and Joseph (',. Lee, secretary and treasurer, lv addition to his interests already iner.tin:icd. the late Mr. Knowles was also a member of The Knowles. Taylor & Anderson Company ( sewerpipe manufacturers). The Potters' Supply Company and the Potters' Mining & Milling Company.

On January 24. 1877. Mr. Knowles was married to Ida Stockdale. the eldest daughter of Capt. J. T. Stockdale, superintendent of the Pittsburg and Cincinnati packet line. Her death occurred in Octolier, 1904- They arc survived by one son, Harold Homer.

According to his desire, the remains of Mr. Knowles were brought to Fast Liverpool to be laid to rest in old and, always to him, dear surroundings. The memorable occasion will never l>c forgotten by those who witnessed it. When the train arrived from New York, it was met by as distinguished a body of citizens as ever acted as pall-bearers for one who had never taken an active part in public life. These had l>ecn selected from a large lioily of attached personal friends and a numlxT of them have since also crossed the dark river, some under tragic conditions. They were: Governor William McKinlev. Homer Laughlin, Col. H. K. Hill. J. M. Kelly. William Cartvv right. F. D. Kitchel. John C. Thompson and J. H. Simms. The loving respect and esteem felt by the great IhkIv of pottery workers not only in his own plants but all through the city where his liberality, charity and justice were so well known, was notably shown by an almost universal desire to show the last tokens of respect. Me was a man of winning personality, kindly without condescension, kind and generous to all worthy objects, grateful for deserved approbation and honest in word and deed. Any utterance made I iv the late beloved President McKinlev is cherished, in the light of subsequent events, ami it recalled that he thus expressed himself on tlii* sac! occasion: "I have never met a man in all my extensive acquaintance whose hospitality was so unbounded, nor visited a home where I vva* in. .re w armly welcomed, than that of niv friend. H. S. Knowles."

Among; the family reminiscences are many winch explain the deep affection and pride which all his kindred felt in him. lie was jilted particularly with a readiness of speech which developed into oratory and when he was Inn a child of four years, he was taken to a convention of the Odd Fellows, where, dressed in the regalia of the order, he took the platform and, in no way frightened, made a creditable little speech. For many years he was prominent in the various Masonic bodies, belonging to Riddle Lodge, No. 315, F. & A. M.,' of East Liverpool: Hast Liverpool -Chapter. R A. M., and Stcnbenvillc Commandery. K. T.. w hich organization attended his burial in a lxxly.

Harold Homer Kxowi.es, the only son of the late Homer S. Knowles, was horn July 6, 1 8S4. He was educated in the common schools and at Peekskill Military Academy at Peekskill. New York; Trinity School and St. Paul's at (iarden City, Long Island. In November, 1899, he went to Southern California where he spent a winter, and thence to New York City, where he was engaged for eight months in a real estate business in partnership with his uncle. Jackman T. Stockdalc, under the linn name of T. J. Stockdale & Company. He then took a trip to Europe, visiting every country except Sweden and Norway. He was at Paris when the direful news Hashed through the cable it the shooting of President McKinley. who. from his childhood, he had known as a family friend. This took all pleasure out of his foreign travel and he returned home.

In November, 10,01. Mr. Knowles returned to Hast Liverpool and in the following January entered the decorating shop of The Knowles. Taylor & Knowles Company as the tir<t step in the line of completely mastering the pottery business, lieing one of the directors of this o onpany.

Mr. Knowles was married Septeml»cr 27. k.oj. to Alma Marshall, daughter of Frastus 1). Marshall, of Chester. West Virginia, and they have two children, (iail Marshall and Alma Stockdale. The family belong m the First

V. MACK ALL, head of P. V. Mackall & Company, real estate dealers and insurance brokers in the Ikirt Block. East LiverpiH)!. is a lawyer by profession and has been identified with many important enterprises.

Mr. Mackall was born near Negley. Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1878. and is a son of K. D. Mackall. who was a prominent agriculturist and fruit grower of this county. Our subject is descended from Benjamin Mackall, w ho with his brother James came to America from Central Scotland in 1760 and settled at Baltimore, Maryland. Benjamin entered the army in the Revolutionary War, serving as captain, and after its close located at Georgetown, Pennsylvania, where he died. James went South ami one of his sons, a Confederate general, was killed at Island No. 10 in the Civil War. Benjamin Mackall and his wife, Mary ( Dawson) Mackatl, were the parents of four sons and two daughters, the sons l>eing named Thomas. James, Samuel and Jack.

Thomas Mackall, the eldest of the sons mentioned, rcsitled at Calcutta, Ohio, and was father of three sons and two daughters, the being named George. Thomas and Press.

James Mackall, the second son of Benjamin and Mary (Dawson) Mackall, was the father of \> children, namely: James, grandfather of our subject. J. S.. who is a prominent politician and business man of Georgetown, Pennsylvania; Benjamin, who resides on a farm near Ifcokstowu, Pennsylvania; Samuel, deceased, who lived near llookstown, Pennsylvania : George. r--: ' --- r I '.fiver 'Vnnsvlvania. who Invame prominent in politics; Jack, deceased, a captain in ihe river service, who lived at Georgetown. Pennsylvania: Thomas, who tlicil on the home farm in Pennsylvania: Phoebe, who married Milton Calhoun and resides near llookstown. Pennsylvania; Annie,

James Mackall, grandfather of the subject - i ttiis biography, was Ijorn at Georgetown. Pennsylvania, in i8u. and accomjKinied his mother to South Beaver township. Beavei County Pennsylvania, in iSjo. He worked on the canal at cents |>cr day. and before he hatl attained his majority he had bought and paid for 160 acres of land in South Beavct township, w hich he deeded to his mother when he readied the age of _u. He then set out to work for himself, and shortly purchased a tract of 130 acres near the old Mackall homestead (now known as the G. H. Mackall farm); after farming tor two years, he branched out into wider .business fields by buying some 3.000 sheep, w hich he drove to the Philadelphia market and disused of at a good profit, thus getting a good start. He continued as a drover for some years and laler engaged in contracting, building many of the bridges in Columbiana County, lie also eitgaged in fruit growing, raising the first budded peaches in the county, also the lir.-t small fruit. He was one of the l>est known men in Columbiana County, being familiarly known as "Uncle Jim." He was a typical Scotchman. He died in 1903 at the advanced age of tji years. He was united in marriage with Nancy Davidson, who died at Salem. Ohio, in 1905. at the advanced age of 89 years. Of their t_* children, two sons and rive daughters still live, namely : J. F.., a fanner of Middleton township: K. D.. father of our subject: Rena. wife of L. I). Overlander. of Fast Palestine: Phemia. wife of D. I.. Augustine, master mechanic of the Buckeye Fngine Works, of Salem: Isadore. wife of Stephen Calvin, of Beaver Falls. Pennsylvania: Fllison. wife of G. F. Dawson, of Belleville. Kansas: and Belle, wife of Rev. A. Culp. a Universalis! minister, now located at Bo<t"ti. Massa-

I chusetts. Those deceased are: George 11., proprietor of the "Beaver Valley Nurseries" until his death in 1900. at the age of 64 years, who had six children. - Roscoe C M. M.. W. C. Romanic, Edith and Ella; A. R., a corporatiou lawyer and promoter residing at Fast Liverpool, deceased in 1889, who was at one : tune a partner of Hon. R. \Y. Tayler. who is j now United States district judge for the i Northern District of Ohio, - he left a son and daughter, Bertha and Murray, of St. I^iuis, Missouri: Sarah, wife of Attorney McCoy, of Columbiana County, who died without issue; and two children who died in infancy.

F. IX- Mackall was born in Middleton township Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1854, and became a prominent farmer and business man and now resides on the old Mackall homestead. He was married to Dana Godslebcn. who is now living in Middleton township, and they had eight children, as follows: P. V., our subject ; Vida N. ; Otto V. ; Mona B. ; Carlisle IX: Burdettc N. ; Elta V. ; and Sylvanius. who i died at the age of one year.

P. V. Mackall spent his boyhood until the age of 16 years upon his father's farm ami then for two years was in the employ of his uncle. George H. Mackall. in the capacity of traveling salesman for the latter's nurseries. He attended Mount Hope College during the winter months and worked during the summer. Fie next entered the Ohio Valley Business College, from which he was graduated in 1898. and then accepted a position with the G. \Y. Michaels Business College at I-ogansport, Indiana, as principal. He had prior to that time served as principal at Cooper Institute. Wellsville. He continued at I.ogansport until the business college building was destroyed by fire and then returned to Ohio, entering the Buckeye Engine Works at Salem. Deciding upon a professional career, in 1899 he entered the law office of Attorney A. H. Clark; that winter he also taught school. He entered Ohio Normal University at Ada, Ohio, in August. 1900, and in June of the following year was grad.u- ] ated in law. having completed a two-years course in one. On leaving college he traveled for the Hartford Cheinical Com|Kiny for some time. He practiced law at Waliash. Indiana, for a period, then at the solicitation of Mr. C lark, his former preceptor, he returned to East Liverpool and became the hitter's partner in the fall of 1901. This partnership continued with success until February, 1904. when it was dissolved. He then became secretary and treasurer of the United Warehouse Company, of which he was organizer and promoter. lie organized the Tioga Oil & Gas Company, also the McCoy Drilling Company, which has a capital stock of $40,000, and is drilling for oil and gas. In August. 1903. he organized the firm of P. V, Mackall & Company, real estate dealers and insurance brokers, the other mem- 1km-s of the firm being Otto V. Mackall and \V. A. Callxuiu.

Otto V. Mackall was born in Octolwr. t88r, and spent his Ijoyhood on the farm until he was 17 years old. when he entered the employ of the American Wire Nail Company, of Beaver Fails. Pennsylvania. He resigned to accept a position with the Heaver Valley Traction Company, with which he remained until he entered Reaver Valley College, from which he was graduated in June. 1903. In August of that year he liecamc a memlicr of the firm of P. V. Mackall it Company: he has charge of the real estate department of the company's business. He is vice-president and a director of the United Warehouse Company.

P. V. Mackall has a fine residence at No. 1^5 Basil avenue. East Liverpool, where he resides with his sisters Misses Vida and Mona Mackall. In politics, he is a Republican. While at college he was president of the Mc- Kinley Club, and stumped Hardin County for Mckinley. Religiously, he is a member oi the Methodist Episcopal Church.

CTf. N. CHANDLER is the senior mem- i l>cr of C handler & Neigh, and has V&M I conducted a livery and feed stable for so many years 1 hat ho is known for and wide and is recognized as one of the substantial and reliable business men of Leetouia. He was born in ("enter township.

Columbiana. Ohio, December 8. 1849, and is a son of Albert Chandler. His grandfather came to this State from Pennsylvania at an early day and was one of the early farmers of the "Buckeye" State. Allien Chandler was also a farmer during his lifetime.

A. N. Chandler was educated in the public schools and then sought and obtained employment in the tool works of I«eetotiia. Following this he engaged in teaming for alxmt eight years and then accepted a position as clerk in the freight office of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which he retained nine years. In 1895 he opened a livery and feed Imrn. which he has

; he look into the business Clinton Bixler, who sold his interest the following year to Seth J. Neigh and the firm has remained unchanged since. Mr. Chandler is a good judge of horse-

, flesh and many a fine animal is picked up by him and put in condition for a fancy market. He is frequently commissioned to buy a stylish roadster and his judgment has always proved satisfactory to the purchaser.

I Emma Neigh. He is a prominent Knight of Pythias anil is past chancellor of Firestone Lodge, No. 47, of Leetonia. In religion Mr. Chandler is a Lutheran.

\.\1UEL C. MELLlNCiER, one of the representative citizens of Leetonia. EpWS is secretary and treasurer of the L-^^l Mellinger Lumber Company, one of the most flourishing business con- ' cents of the tow n. He was Imrn in Mahoning County. Ohio. November 14. 1837, and is a son of Melchor Mellinger. a grandson of Jacob Mellinger and great-grandson of Melchor Mellinger. A great-uncle of our subject was a soldier in the United States Army during the War of lKu. Melchor Mellinger. the greatgrandfather, came from Germany and settled in Columbiana County in the latter part of the 17th century.

1805. and early in life learned the trade of a carpenter, which he followed throughout life. At an early date, he moved with his family to Mahoning County. Ohio, where he died in 1887, aged 82 years.

Samuel C. Mellinger received his education in the district schools of Mahoning County, in Mahoning Academy and in select schools of Elkhart, Indiana. Upon leaving school, he first worked in a shingle mill in Mahoning County, Ohio, and then taught school in Mahoning County and in Elkhart County, Indiana, after which he engaged in luinl>ering until 1868, when he came to Leetonia. Ohio, and with two brothers and Abraham Nold built a large saw and planing-mill, with which they have since lieen identified. They manufactured and dressed lumljcr and met with great success. In 180.1 the Mellinger Lumber Company was incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000, its officers being J. C. Weikert of W'ashinglonville, Ohio, president; and Samuel ('. Mellinger, secretary and treasurer. They have done an extensive milling business, and Mr. .Mellinger takes rank with the foremost business men of leetonia and Salem township. lie is also interested with his son in a drug store in Leetonia. and is connected with the Meniioiiite Publishing Company, of Elkhart, Indiana.

In 1863 Mr. Mellinger was united in marriage with Mary I. Calvin, a daughter of Joshua Calvin, of Mahoning County. Ohio. They have two children living, namely : Calvin P.. who is in the drug business in Leetonia ; and Frank C. also of Leetonia. Religiously, our subject is a member of the llaptist Church. He has always taken an active interest in local politics and has served many years in the City Council.

|. MrGARRY. senior member of (he prominent taw firm of Mc- Carry .S. McCarry. of l'.i>i f.iverjwh.1. lias attained a high degree of success in the practice and is now serving as prosecuting attorney >>i Columbiana County. He is a man of superior educational training and all that he has aco -iiip'i-licl is

Mr. McCarry was lK>m November 12. 1808. in Beaver County. Pennsylvania, and was but four years old when his father died, leaving a widow and five children with no means to support them. Mrs. Mctiarry. hearing of the excellent opportunities afforded in East Liverpool of making a living, moved to this city in 1874. and through her elTorts alone provided the family with the necessaries of life until her children became self-supporting.

At the age of 11 years. M. J. McCarry left the public schools to work m the potteries at $1.75 per w eek, and he continued to be thus employed until he was 18 years of age, his salary being raised from time to time as his experience justified. About that time he rereived a circular letter from a normal school at Fostoria, Ohio, setting out the advantage to be had at small cost and he Concluded to take a term of study. This was in 1885. After completing a term of eight weeks, he returned to his work in the jxjttery to earn money enough to provide for another term of schooling. Thus he procured his education, attending school a lew months, then working to replenish his means. This was kept tip until he had almost completed the studies required for the degree of )j. S., when his money again became exhausted and he returned home. This was in the spring of 1802, at which time his attention was attracted to the legal profession, for w hich he began preparation. He studied law while he worked at his trade, spending a half of the day at each, continuing thus until the first of January. 1895, when he entered Cincinnati Law School. He graduated from that institution in May. 1895, and, returning to East Liverpool, opened an office and has since continued in practice in this city. In the spring of i8uS" he entered polities rind at the Republican primaries was nominated for the office of city solic'tor. He was elected in the fall of the s;ime year. He served two years and then st 1 101 1 for a renotnination at the Republican primaries but was defeated, During lus first term. Last Liverpool had the peculiar comli- tion of being governed by a Prohibition party man as mayor, and the clash between the different departments of city government caused ill-feeling; as Mr. McGarry did his duty to his constituents as he saw it, much blame fell upon his shoulders. Notable among the controversies was the suspension of two policemen by the mayor, the prosecution of which cases came by virtue of his office to Mr. McGarry, who carried the cases to the Supreme Court and there gained a signal victory, hut not until after his defeat for rcnomination. His defeat was only an apt illustration of the maxim that "a smooth sea never makes a skill ltd mariner." for at the end of his op|toncnt's term, they again tested strength before the Republican voters with the result that our subject led his former victor by 50 per cent. In March, n/v?. he was nominated at the Republican primaries for the office of prosecuting attorney of Columbiana County, and was elected in November following. Since December, ioo_\ he has been senior mcml)er of the lirm composed of M. J. and James F. McGarry.

On Dcceml>cr 28. i8»_;8. Mr. McGarry was united in marriage with Mrs. Clara II. Ilunirickhouse. of East Liverpool. Mr. McGarry's success in life has made no change in his habits or inclinations. He and his shopniatcs have still that close friendship which existed between them when they stood side by side in the pottery, and he attributes bis success to their interest in his welfare, for which he feels deeply grateful.

IRSjhNIEL HA1ZE MACKINTOSH, a IB I li HM.Hng business man of East I'ales IB sJB tUK- ^'here be has conducted a cloth- ;B>jrigg| nio business for some 15 years or more and is also identified with other interests, belongs to an honorable old Columbiana County family ami conies of Revolution ary stock. He was born October 14. 1K50. at Salineville. Washington township. Columbiana County. Ohio, and i- a son of Andrew Smith and Mercy ( Thompson ) Mackintosh. The maternal' grandparents of Mr. Macki-.i-

, tosh were John and Mercy (Wilkison) Thomp* son, the la'tter of whom was a daughter of Amos Wilkison. who died Octolwr _'. 18^3. He served as a 2nd lieutenant in the hirst Pennsylvania Battalion from January 5, i~;0; was promoted to be tst lieutenant. May 4. 1776; and became captain of the Fourth Continental Artillery March 14, 1777. He resigned June 7, 1779, and then enlisted as lieutenant on the ship "llyderally."' and served until the capture of General Monk, the vessel having been changed to a packet ship and renamed "General Washington." The principal battles in which he was engaged were: Three Rivers. Brandywine and the noted battle of Gerniantown. Through this record of his great-grandfather. Mr. Mackintosh is eligible to membership in the Sons of the Revolution.

The grandparents of our subject on the paternal side were Daniel and Catherine (Smith) Mackintosh. They were horn in the Highlands of Scotland and there were married and buried two of their children. They came to America

and crossed the Allegheny Mountains into Ohio before any railroads were built, settling in 1804 in Columbiana County, where the grandmother "i"- subject died in 1N27. Daniel Mackintosh lived until 1854. They were members of the Presbyterian Church. Their family consisted of two daughters ami six sons, the eldest of w hom was named Daniel.

Andrew Smith Mackintosh was U>rn in 1815 in Yellow Creek township. Columbiana County, and died in Mahoning County, aged 8S years. His education was obtained in the old subscription schools of his day, and in young manhood he learned the trade of mill-

! wright. Still later he engaged in farming, ile Uvaine one of the prominent men of the county, served many years as justice of the |H'ice in Washington township, ami was again elected after his removal to Mahoning county, making his term of service in that office cover a period of about 21 years. He was a member of the State Hoard of Equalization in 1880-81 r representing Mahoning and Trumbull Comities, and for a minder of years was a member of the School Hoard. For many years he was a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church. Tic

The children of Andrew Smith Mackintosh and wife were: John L. ; William A., who died in 1863. aged nine years; Annie C. wife of Theodore Stanley, of Butler township: Daniel Haize, of (his sketch; Samuel F... who married Kstella Hlder; and Louisa O.. who lives with her mother at Damascus.

Daniel H. Mackintosh was primarily educated in the district schools of Goshen township. Mahoning' County, and later was a student at the Ohio Normal University at Ada. He then entered into business as a clerk, first at Reloit, and later at Alliance. and continued in that capacity for alxuit 13 years, in this wav securing excellent training in the mercantile line. On Septemher 5, 1890. he came to Last Palestine and bought an interest in a clothing store which was then being conducted lw the hanker, W. C. Chaml>crliti. anil the business became known in trading circles as D. H. Mackintosh it Company. Tin* continued until 1895 when M. W. Meyer I might an interest in the business and the husiness was continued tinder the old name until August 1. npo. when Mr. Mackintosh bought Mr. Beyer's interest. He conrlucted the business alone until 1 <)'">->. when Mr.. Fisher was admitted to partnership and the firm style became Mackintosh & Fisher,

The firm carries a very complete line of gents' clothing and furnishings. Mr. Mackintosh having always confined himself to clothing exclusively, the only merchant in the city who lias done so. Commodious <piartcrs are occupied on Market street, the building being 21 by 80 feet ill dimensions. In addition to this large and constantly increasing business. Mr. Mackintosh has other interests jn Kast Palestine, lie is secretin'} of ihe I vast Palestine Building & Loan Association anil also of The Ohio China Company. He is also ., member of the Town Council.

The Fast Palestine I iuilding it Loan Association received its charter on March Jo. being eapitali/ed at Sioo.ooo The capital stock was increased Mav 7. iSo'>. It has al ways l.H'en .1 profitable enterprise, la the financial statement for the fiscal year ending December 31. 1904. a very satisfactory condition was shown.

In April. 1895, Mr. Mackintosh was married to Mary Belle Laughlin. the accomplished daughter of Col. Hugh Laughlin, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. They have a pleasant home on North Market street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Mackintosh are active workers in the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mackintosh is the soprano singer in the church choir, which her husband and Grant Hill jointly lead. Mr. Mackintosh singing tenor. His fraternal relations are w ith the Masons and Odd Fellows. In the former fraternity he is a member of Ulue Lodge No. 417. of East Palestine: Chapter and Commandery at Salem and Council at Lisbon. In the Odd Fellows' society he is a meiulier of the Kncampmcnt.

on which he was reared to manhood in Columbiana County. 1 le is a son of Samuel Neigh and grandson of Laurence Neigh, who \was one of the first white men to settle in this county. Samuel W.gh was 1x>rn in Columbiana County in 1S10 and now. at the advanced age of No ye n s, is a remarkably well-preserved gentleman. He has l*en a farmer all his life until about 10 years ago, when he gave up the more act'.vc work of the farm but still looks closely at;er the planting, reaping, etc.

Set!) j. Neigh assisted with the duties of the farm, attending district school during the winter months, and became a first-class farmer, lie continued at tins occupation until 1891 when he went to work in his brother in-Iaw's granite works at Alliance. Ohio. After one vear, he returned home and engaged in the lumber business, operating a |xirtable sawmill for some five \ears. In 1S07 he returned to his farm and operated it for six years, when he purchased an interest in the livery barn of A. X, (. handler, w ith whom he has since been as-

Mr. Neigh was married in 1875 to Charlotte (iilhert. who passed away in 1900. leaving five children, viz: Cora, wife of J. I). Caldwell, who is in the grocery business in Lislion: Harry, an iron niolder uf Salem: Bessie, wife of Lloyd Zimnierman, car inspector of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Lectonia ; Frank and Leeta. Mr. Neigh was again married, on C hristmas Day, 1904. to Mrs. Amanda Crowell. widow of the late II. IS. Crowd!, a lady of pleasing personality and kindly heart. Mr. Neigh is a prominent member of the lodge of Odd Fellows at I.eetouia.

UAL. PETERSON, the leading florist of the Ohio Valley - from Pittsburg to Cincinnati - is located at East Liverpool, having extensive greenhouses on Gaston avenue. His success in this venture has been marvelous, and his products are shipped throughout Columbiana and adjoining counties, and to other Stntes. lie was Uini in luist Liverpool May ji. i8o.>. and is a son of Henry Chalmers ami Sarah Ann (Sun way ) Peterson.

His grandfather. Samuel Peterson, a *>n of Conrad Peterson who served in the War of i8ij. was liorn in 1 S i 1 in what is now Hancock County. West Virginia, and died in iSo_>. He followed fanning until 1S54, when he crossed the river to E ist Liverpool, and thereafter sold the ware-- of the potteries from a wagon through the country as was the custom in those days. He later sold by samples and continued actively in business until his death. He was an earnest temperance advmratc and took a deep interest in the moral welfare ><i the community in which he lived, Religiously, he and his wife were Presbyterians. He was joined in marriage with Nancy Silvcrthorn. who was born in 1800 and died in October. 1808. She w as n daughter of John Silverthorn. -of Hancock County. Virginia (now West Virginia). As a result of her union with Samuel Peterson she had three children, of whom : Henry Chalmers was the oldest.

Henry Chalmers Peterson was born about the year 1839 in Hancock County. Virginia (now West Virginia), and when a lioy went to work in the pottery of George S. Harker in East Liverpool, learning the trade of a dipper, which he followed until he went into the army. He died in 1864 during the Pittsburg Landing campaign. He married Sarah Ann Stanway. Both were members of the Presbyterian Church.

After the death of his father, dial. Peterson, who was the only child of his parents, was taken by his mother to Pittsburg. Pennsylvania, where he was reared to maturity. He attended the public schools until he was 17 years old when he returned to East Liverpool and, like most other lads of his age at that time, found employment in the potteries. He continued in that employment until 1880. when without previous training he embarked in his present business, which is probably the largest of its kind in the Ohio Valley, between Pittsburg and Cincinnati. He has always been a lover of flowers and this natural instinct, together with close observation and constant study, has earned for him an enviable reputation. His first location was at the gate of Riverview Cemetery, where he built a small greenhouse, at the same time opening a store on the "Diamond." At that time there was not sufficient business in East Liverpool to support an exclusive flower store, so he carried a complete stock of fine candies and confectionery goods until 1895. when his flower business had grown to such proportions as to require his entire time. The building in which the store was located was destroyed in the memorable "Diamond" fire of 1905, and Mr. Peterson found temporary quarters on the opposite side of Market street. He will occupy his old stand in the new building when it is completed. In I Sot. his business having outgrown the capacity of his lirst small greenhouse, he purchased a greenhouse properly in the Wuchcrcr addition and added to it until he had three 6o-fi>ot and two 80- foot houses. He remained there about four years l>ut as tliis location did not permit an opportunity tor expansion as it became necessary, in 1895 he moved to his present location on Gaston avenue. Here he has ahout 16,500 feet under glass, wholly devoted to raising' plants and flowers. 1 1 is show room facing the avenue is unique and is probably the only one <>f its kind in the country.

Fverything except the glass roof is built of concrete, the walls, floor and stairs looking as though they had been carved and hollowed out of one Hinge block of stone. Mr. Peterson is engaged in propagating a "si>ort" chrysanthemum which promises to develop into a rare and valuable variety. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its color - a beautiful cream. No cream -colored chrysanthemum has ever been produced that could be grown so as to make a commercial success.

Mr. Peterson was united in marriage with Lucy R. Jack, of Chillicothc. Ohio, by whom he has three children : S. Margaret, Ruth and Gwendolyn. Our subject was called upon to mourn the sad death of his wife 011 May '9<J3- her age l)eing 33 years at the time. Religiously she was a member of the Protestant Kpiscopal Church. Fraternally, Mr. Peterson is a member of Riddle Lodge, No. 31*5, F. & A. M.; Protective Home Circle and B. P. O. F. In politics he is a stanch supporter of Republican principles. His portrait, executed from a recent photograph, accompanies this sketch, being presented on a foregoing page.

\PT. GUST AVE MARTINDILL. proprietor of the wharf-boat at Fast Liverpool, and one of the city's best known citizens, was born in ( lay township. Gallia County. Oh;... Octolicr 16. 1 Km 1. and is a son of George \V. and Lena Flizabcth 1 'Roach ) Martiudill.

In tracing the ancestry of this <>!<] and honorable Ohio family, the family record leads to both Ftigtand and Scotland. Captain Manindill's great-great-grandfather was bom i:i F.nglaud. married a memlier of a Scotch family named Alexander, in 1750. came to America and settled in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. There James Martiudill was born in 17,-4. With four of his brothers he served in the Revolutionary War and from the records of the Bureau of Pensions. Department of the ln-

: enlisted as a private, from Union County. South Carolina, and served for one year under Capt. William Young ami Col. Thomas Bnmnon. and under the same officers with the rank of lieutenant, during a second term of two and one-half years. During this period he participated in the battles named as the Siege of Ninety-Six and Kings Mountain. He survived all the dangers of war and after its close removed to Greenbrier Count), Virginia » now West Virginia), where he lived until iSck). when he removed to Gallia County, Ohio, lie made application from that county for a Revolutionary pension, on August 13. 1832. which claim was allowed.

James Alexander Martiudill, our subject's grandfather, was the youngest son of the second marriage of Lieutenant Martiudill. He was lorn in Greenbrier County, Virginia (now

. West Virginia). March .'<> 1809, and died in Clay township. Gallia County, Ohio, in lyoo. At that time he was the only surviving son of a Revolutionary soldier known in this section i of the United States. He was a farmer and Ixtat-builder, a man of good business ability and one of local prominence. For u years ho held the office of justice of the peace in and for Clay township. Gallia County. In early life a Whig, he later became actively affiliated with the Republican party. His religion was Methodism.

James A. Martiudill was married twice: first, to Julia Ann Coltrcll. in Gallia County, on June 14. 1832. and second, to Jane Shaw, on December _!_-, 1S41. To the first marriage three children were born, viz: Fustalia Woolen. Margaret Larrimer and George Washington, the father of our subject. To the second marriage these children were horn : Wcs'ey, who served three years in the Civil War. r.-.uk- ing as ist sergeant of Company I, 36th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.; America Frances; Columbus and James A. The surviving meniliers of the family are: George Wasliington. of Eureka, Gallia County. Ohio; Mrs. America 1". Marshall, of Columbus, Ohio; ami James Alexander, now a merchant ami postmaster at Swan Creek, (iallia County. Ohio.

(ieorge W. Martindill was horn in (iallia County, Ohio. April 14. 1839. was educated there and is still a resident of his native county. He followed farming for many years and for 2j years was a merchant, for u years of this period holding the office of postmaster. For two years he was mayor of Chainhersburg. (iallia County, and during his active years was prominent in the county's puhlic affairs. He is a ine'iik-r of the lodge of Odd Fellows at Callipolis, Ohio, lie is a memher of the Methodist Church. George \Y. Martindill has hecn twice married, hi 1858 he married Lena Fli/aheth Roach and in 1N07. Mary K. Waugh. The former died in (iallia Comity. Ohio. May _>o, 1K90. All the children of (ieorge W. Martindill are living and thev are the following: James Alexander. mayor of Chambershurg. (iallia Comity. Ohio. horn August 19. 1850: Mary A., of Cincinnati: Millard Lincoln, of East Liverpool ;'Gustavc. of East Liverpool; Gcorgianna. wife of Leonard I', Gilmorc, of Eureka. Ohio: and Cora F.lixaheth, wife of I lamp letters, of Jiladcn. Ohio. Millard Lincoln Martindill. of Fast Liverpool, brother of the snhject of this sketch, served as 1st cor[>oral and sergeant of Company C. Seventh Regiment. Ohio Infantry. I . S. Volunteers, during our late war with Spain, When his company and regiment were mustered out of service, in November. t8<>8. Corporal Martindill was promoted to sergeant and served on detached duty at the I'lvtestani Ho-pi>aI, Colmnhus. Ohjo, until March. 1S00. lie was the only memher of his company to receive promotion.

The mother of mir *uhjcvt was horn in 1838 in Jefferson ('ounty. Ohio, and was a daughter of Mathcw Menders, n: Roach. The family was a branch of the noted I'ugh family of Ohio and also of the Russell family of near Mamniomlsville. Jefferson County, meml>ers of the latter family nowbeing residents of Wellsville, Columbiana County. The two unmarried members of the family of George W. Martindill are: Miss Mary A. Martindill, w ho is a teacher of stenography and typewriting in Miss Campbell's shorthand school in Cincinnati, and James A. Martindill, the eldest member. The latter was educated in the common schools of Gallia County and later graduated at the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. For eight years he was assistant postmaster at Chamliershurg and was a railway postal clerk on the route between Grafton, West Virginia, and Cincinnati, from 1882 to j8S6. For the past 17 years he has been a notary public in and for Galiia County, and for 15 years has been practicing pension attorney. Since April, 1903. Mr. Martindill has been mayor of the village of Chamhcrshnrg. While on a visit to Washington. D. C. in 1885, James A. Martindill had the pleasure of an introduction to Gen. Philip II. Sheridan, under whose command his uncle. Wesley Martindill. served in the 30th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf. General Sheridan rememliered Sergeant Wesley Martindill as the only sergeant within his knowledge who could call from memory the roll of his company in alphaltetical order.

Gustave Martindill. the immediate subject of this review, was educated primarily in the schools of (iallia County and found employment in his father's store until he was 18 years of age. Me then became a student in the National Normal University at Lebanon. Ohio, and upon his return home became his father's !>ookkeeper. the latter operating at that time an extensive wholesale and retail grocery business. For some years he continued with his father before embirkiug in his present line of work. Me entered upon river business as third cicrk on a river steamer, found the life congenial and continued stcnm1<oating until he came to East Liverpool. The greater part of his service was between I'ittsburg ami Cincinnati and between the latter city and Charleston. Kanawha County. West Virginia. During this period of his litV. hv had risen through efficiency to the position of first clerk and had become well and widely known to the river men and patrons of the stenmtioat hues in which he was concerned.

On December 9, 1901, Captain Martindill came to East Liverpool and he has been established here ever since. He purchased the wharf-boat, the carrier for all passengers and for all freight coming into Liverpool by way of the river. This boat does a very large business, which is speedily and efficiently handled by Captain Martindill. In 1904 he opened up a wholesale produce business on the corner of Second street and Broadway and this has become one of the most im|>ortant concerns of its kind in East Liverpool. His trade connections are large and his business methods have gained him the confidence of shippers and dealers alike.

Mr. Martindill has a very pleasant home at East Liverpool. He married' Josephine Wagner, who is a daughter of John C. Wagner, of Cincinnati, an old and respected citizen of that city.

Politically, like other members of his family. Captain Martindill is a stanch Republican, but he has never been willing to accept office, although, in loyalty to his country and in personal character, he, like his father and brother, is especially equipped for the same. He is a man of genial manner and of social instincts and is a popular meml>er of Fast Liverpool Lodge, 258, B. P. O. E.

jjpH >IIX MtKFFFKFY.who has been Wm I prominent in the social, industrial and H I political lite of I.eetonia, is president IB£I of the Salem Iron Company, one of the most important industrial concerns of the place, and is identified with many other large business enterprises as officer and director.

Mr. McKeefrcy was born in Ireland. March 19, 1837, and with his sister came to this country w hen a small I my. making liw Imme with bis relatives in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Here lie was reared and attended the public schools, later pursuing a collegiate course at Pittsburg. When a lx>y he worked j a short time in his uncle's bakery and confectionery store, and then clerked in a drug store. ; i le later was employed in a wholesale shoe store until 1857, when he moved to Pittsburg, and was variously employed until be went to 1 Oil City and Pithole City where he operated j in the oil field alxnit two years. Returning to j Pittsburg, he entered the employ of the Pittsburg Bolt & Iron Company as shipping clerk and filled that position for 1.2 years. He was with the Carnegie Steel Company one year, in charge of a couple of mills and also filling the position of shipping clerk. After this he became shipping clerk and assistant manager of Lindsay it McCntcheon's "Star Mill" at Allegheny. In 1890 he formed a partnership with his two sons, \V. D. and X. J. McKeefrey, tinder the firm name of McKeefrcy & Company, to operate the Grafton furnaces, which ' \V. 1). McKeefrcy and W. 1). llofins had been conducting. In 1892 Mr. McKeefrey and the two sons mentioned organized and incorporated the Salem Iron Company, with a capital stock of $255,000 and the following officers : John ; McKeefrey. president; \V. D. McKeefrcy, I vice-president and general manager; and N. I J. McKeefrey. secretary and treasurer. They purchased the furnaces in 1892 and rebuilt and enlarged them 111 1894; at the present time the furnaces have a capacity of from 250 to 300 tons per day. John McKeefrey is president of the Atlas Coke Company, which was organized in 1893 and operates 220 ovens at I Iclcn, Pennsylvania; president of the I.eetonia Railroad Company; president of the Shenango Lime Stone Company : president of the I.eetonia Coal Company : a director in ihe First National Bank of Leetonta : and a stockholder in various other banks. Mr. McKeefrey has taken a very active part in politics, and has been closely identified with the development of Leetonia. He was the principal promoter of the Board of Trade of Leetonia. has served in the City Council several years and is now president of the I.eetonia School Board and the Board of Health.

marriage with Mary A. McFarland, of l'liiladelphia. He is deputy grand knight of the Knights of Columbus. an<l a member "f the Catholic Church of Leetonia.

VODREY mTTKkY COMPANY., established in 1857 In Col. William H.. James X. and JdIiii W. Vodrey. is i .me <>f the earliest of (lie many companies now \> seated at East Liverpool. Jt was established by these enterprising spirits just after the terribly "hard limes" of the '50s. which are descriU-d in chapter XII of this .work. The business has I wen successfully continued through the many trying as well as prosperous years which have since transpired. The plant w as started at the corner of College and East I'ourth streets, its present site, with hut one kiln; as time went on and as increased trade warranted the capacity of the works was enlarged until the company now has in operation six kilns, the plant having been practically rebuilt during the past i_> years. Special attention has been given to the manufacture of semi-porcelain dinner and toilet ware, and for these products a market is found throughout the Cnited States, the trade l*eing w ailed upon by representatives who travel from Uangor, Maine, to San l-'rancisco, and from Puluth to New Orleans. There aUuit j_>5 men employed by the company at the present time. Many of the men employed by the company in the early days of its existence have attained prominence, and there still remain with the company some who have t>een with it for more than 35 years, a silent testimony to the excellent treatment the employees receive. The business was conducted as a partnership until 1896, when it was incorporated with the following officers who are also its directors : John W. Y'odrey. president: William II. Y'odrey. vice-president : Oliver C. Vodrey. secretary and treasurer: and W. E. Vodrey. manager.

J am ics X. Yoimicv. one of the founders of the business now conducted by The Vodrey I'otterv Company, was lairn in Louisville. Kentucky, in 1834 and died at Cambridge

Springs. Pennsylvania, in H)uj. He was a son of J a be/ and Sarah (Xixon) Y'odrey, who were natives of Staffordshire. England. Jabcz V'odrey, when he came to America, located at Pittsburg, and there the linn of Vodrey & ; I'rost established in 18J7 the first pottery west of the Alleghanies. In 1830, l>eing induced by Louisville parties to move to that city, they built there the first pottery in Kentucky I ami operated it in association with a Mr. Lewis. 1 Mr. I'rost withdrew from the firm three or : four years later and the business was continued under the firm name of Vodrey & Lewis until ; Mr. Lewis withdrew. In 1839 Mr. Vodrey was induced to move to Troy, Indiana, and take charge of a large pottery, which was proj moted and organized by James Clews, of Stafj fordshire. England. He conducted the pottery there until 1847, in the spring of which year he removed to East Livcr|>ool, Ohio. Here he associated himself with William Woodward and James Hlakely in building what was known as the W oodward, Blakely & Company plant, w hich w as one of the very earliest established in the city. This was continued with success until forced to close down in 1857 on account of the straitened1 conditions of general business, practically ^mounting to a panic. On the site of that plant, three concerns are now operating, The William Brunt Pottery Company. The Hall China Company anil The Vodrey Pottery Company. After that date Mr. Vodrey did not again actively engage in business, but continued to reside in East Liverpool until his death in 1864. shortly after casting his second vote for Abraham Lincoln, lieing then 63 years old. His wife died at East Livcriwol in 1873. They were parents of the following children : William H.. a brief sketch of whose life follows: James X. : and John W., who lost his life during the Civil War. while accompanying General Sherman on his famous "March to the Sea."

James X. Y'odrey liecame identified with the potteries in his lioyhood days and throughout his active career was engaged in the pottery business. He was a very successful business man, and was held in highest esteem by i his many employees and the general public.

He was essentially a home man anil spent his leisure hours in the companionship of his family. He was united in marriage with Isabel Johling. who was born in England and came to this country when young. She died in 1N33. aged about 45 years. They reared four children, as follows: John \\ ., W. E., Mrs. J. 15. Taylor and J. X, John \Y. Vodrey, who is president of The Vodrey Pottery Company, director and vice-president of The Citizens' National Bank and also of The rotters' Building & Savings Company, married Miss K. \V. 1-aughliu and has three children. - J. R., J. 1.. and Catherine. Fraternally, he is a Mason and belongs to Pilgrim C'ommandery. Xo.

K. T., of East Liverpool, and also to the Temple. A. A. (). X. M. S., of Cleveland. \\*. E. Vodrey, who is manager of The Vodrey Pottery Company, married Laura V aughn, of Fast Liverpool and has two children,- - Sarah and William. He is a Mason and a member of the Pilgrim Commandery, Xo. 55. K. T.. of Fast Liverpool. Mrs. J. B., Taylor is the mother of two children. - Alma and Howard. J. X. Vodrey. who is a prominent dentist, graduated frnm the University of Michigan and is associated with Dr. J. M. Cartwright. with offices in the Exchange Building. He married Wallace Hall and has a son, Wendell. Originally the family were Methodists, but its members are now variously affiliated, some with the United Presbyterian, some with the Presbyterian and some with the Methodist Episcopal.

Col. William H. Yodkky. also one of the founders of the business now conducted by The Vodrey l'ottery Company, attained prominence as a soldier, politician and business man. and is vvc!l remembered by the people, who in hi* death lost one of us leading public spirits, l ie was h.rn in Louisville. Kentucky. August f, i&y>, and was a son of Jahcz and Sarah I Nixon I Vodrey. and a brother of J;unes X. \'odrcy.