Wayne Township (part 8 of 19)

William II. \ 01 hey ni'-ved wuii In- parents to East LuerpiMiI. Ohio, in 1S47. and was for a time employed in the Harder pottery, lie afterward entered the employe of Woodward. Blakely X: Company, with whom he connnticd until they c'o-cd their phi;.! 111 lS;r. It was then that in partnership with his brothers, James X. and John W., he established the founilation for The Vodrey l'ottery Company, and with this he was identified until his death on October .'3. iSyG. During the Civil War be served in the Union Army, becoming colonel of the 143rd Regiment. Ohio Vol. int., having organized the Columbiana Count}' portion of that regiment. 1 le hail lieen a lieutenant colonel in the Ohio State nnlitia before his enlistment in tile United States serv ice. He served three terms as mayor oi East Liverpool, being chief executive of the city in i8<>j, 18O3 and 1868. He also served a number of. terms in the City Council. For a j>eriod of _* 4 years he was a member of the Boanl of Education, a portion of that time being president. He was a Republican in jHilitics and always took an active ami leading part in the same. He was the fust man of influence in Fast Livcrj>ool to endorse and work for William McKinlcy in bis first congressional campaign. He was a director of The First Xatioiial Bank from its organization.

Colonel Vodrey was married to Elizabeth Jackman. who w as born in C olumbiana County, Ohio, where she now lives at the aye of 05 years. Three children were l*iru to them, namely: Oliver C, Mary A. ami William 11.

Oi.ivr.R C. Vodklv, secretary and treasurer of The Vodrey Pottery Company, resides at home with his mother in East l.iverjiool. He is active in local political affairs; is a director of The First Xatioiial Bank, also of The Dollar Savings Bank; is a trustee of Bethany College and is president of the Board of Education, Walter 1?. Hill being" clerk of the hoard. These gentlemen have held these others for a period of eight vears, and it is a singular coincidence that their parents held the respective ofhecs simultaneously and for a like period. Oliver C. Vodrey i> a Ma-oii and belongs to pilgrim C ommander}. Xo. 55. K. T.

gan, from which lie was graduated in 1896; was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in iN)". He was admitted to tiie bat" of Columbiana County in 1^97. «'»ud practiced alone until i<x_>j. when he formed a partnership with J. C. Wallace. He is engaged in general practice and has met with uniform success. He was joined in marriage with Dorothy Kelly, a 1 laughter of J. M. Kelly, and they with their two children. W illiam and Joseph, reside in a comfortable home on College si reel. In |>olitics he is a Republican and an active partisan, lie is a member of the Christian Church.

FOLEY, mayor of East Palestine, and one of the city's representative men in business and public life, was born at Burlington, Vermont, and is a son of Thomas James and Bridget L. (Walsh) Foley.

Mr. Foley's lioyhood was spent at Burlington and there he pursued and completed his education, in the common schools and in a collegiate institute. He taught one term after leaving school but his inclinations led him to take up journalistic work. When he first began to prepare for a future career, be entered a newspaper office, beginning his training there As the "devil" and continuing until be was an expert typesetter and thoroughly understood even branch of the printer's trade. He was identified with the newspaper business for 22 years.

In 1879 he left Burlington and before coming to Columbiana County. Ohio, had traveled w ii'elv. having visited every Stale in the I'nion with the exception of Idaho, Montana, Washington and Oregon, mid having toured many parts ,,f Canada. When lw came to East Palestine, he became managing editor of the Rc-vcille-V.clto , the leading newspaper r,f the place, which he successfully conducted for a year and then entered into a general insurance and real estate business, establishing an office in the Chnmhcrlin Block. His journalistic connections had brought him more or le^s into public life and itis public spirit ami broadminded progressiveness had gained him the confidence and admiration of the citizens of ILast Palestine and in iooj he was elected mayor. His administration has proven lieneficia! in every way to the citys best interests.

.Mr. Foley was married at Cleveland, Ohio, January 20, 1897, to Annie L. Connor, who was lx>rn at Buffalo Run. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, and they have had three children - two sons, James and I.avelle and a little daughter who died at the age of 10 months.

Mr. Foley is a man of genial presence and is a very popular member of the Masonic Indies, the Knights of Pythias ami the Modern Woodmen of America.

)!">(; F. RIDDLE. The subject of this sketch is a well-known attorney-atlaw of I.isbtn. occupying the offices on Park avenue, formerly used by the late Bulge Jonathan II. Wallace. Riddle was born at \\ ellsville. Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1869, and is a son of Ceorge T. and Cert rude F. I Lodge) Riddle. Ceorge T. Riddle lues 111 Idaho. His wife passed away 111 1881. The Lodge family and Frederick family, maternal relatives, located in Columbiana County at an early period. Mr. Riddle's mother was Ikhii at Lisbon, and was a daughter of Osborne Lodge, who was formerly county auditor. She left three sons liesides the subject of this sketch, namely: E. R.. superintendent of the County Infirmary: Frank >.!.. a grocer of LisIh.u ami L. L. of Lisbon, who is i:i the confectionery and cigar business.

'I he years of his bwliood succeeding 1881, our subject passed in Mahoning County, and received his early mental training in the public. >chools there He also taught scln o! in that county for several wars. Me had always kept in \ iev, l' e profess'on of the law. the study of which iie began while attending the Ohio Normal Ciiiversitj at Ada. Olro. In i8c)4hecomuleted the se-'cur.tic ouirse 111 ihat institution, finishing the law course in 1895. In June of l'lc latter year he w.ts admitted to the bar. I or two years he then taught sell- o! in Colum- biana County, alter which he began the general practice of the law at Lisbon. At lirst he was in partnership with V. II. Mow Is, as Mow Is iS: Riddle, which firm was dissolved after nine months continuance.

Mr. Kiddle was married in 180,7 to Mary Koosc, of Homcworth. Columbiana County, a daughter of B. 1-'. Koosc. They have one son. Lynn, horn in tyoo.

Politically. Mr. Riddle is a Repuhlican. He is serving as justice of the peace, having been elected to this office in 1808. and is also village clerk. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of l'ythias lodge at Lisbon, ul which society he is county deputy. He also belongs to the lodge of the 15. P. O. E. at Salem. Religiously, he is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

All' KL RICHARDSON DIXSOX. capitalist, a leading citizen of Fast Liverpool, who lives somewhat retired from business activity outside of looking after his many important investments, w as horn near Leetonia. Columbiana C ounty, Ohio. August 0, 1846. He is a son of Joseph Jackson and Lydia (Richardson) Dixsou.

Henry Dixsou. the grandfather, was Ixnn near Morgantown, Virginia (now West Virginia), and married Ruth Jackson, a daughter of Samuel Jackson, of that locality. At an early day they came to Columbiana County. Ohio. They reared a numU-r of children, who intermarried with the Copes and other prominent families of this section. The father of our subject was Ix-rn near Morgantown. Virginia (now West Virginia). July _-6. iKoi>. and he was (piite small when his parents took up land near Leetonia, Ohio, on a stream known as Cherry Fork. Here Joseph J. Dixsoti was reared and continued to farm until about 1853. when lie removed to a farm in Middleton township, which lie sold in 1858. He then bought pro|»erty in Liverpool town-hip and upon it took up his residence, where he lived continuously until his deatli in 181)0, He was one of the reliable, sturdy men of his time, strict in observance of his religious duties and of Ins political privileges. A strong Whig, he hecame an equally zealous Republican.

Joseph J. Dixsou married a daughter of Samuel Richardson, a pioneer settler then residing on his farm w here the village of Negley later came into being, hour children were lx»rn to this marriage, namely: Henry IL, Marietta, Ruth Anna and Samuel Richardson, of this -ketch. The mother died in 1802, aged 81 years. She was a consistent member of the Second Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool, located in the Fast Fnd.

Henry H. Dixsoti. who is a resident of Fast Liverpool, now retired, waslxirn July 28. 18^7, and was reared on the home farm. At the outbreak of the Civil W ar. lie enlisted in Company A. 115th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.. in which he served with distinction for three years, and is now a valued member of Ccneral Lyon Post. No. 44, (',. A R.. of Fast Liverpool. After his return from the army, he continued to farm the home land for some six years and then sold his interest to his brother, our subject, buying a farm in Stark County. He resided there for six years and in 1876 returned to Fast Liverpool and accepted a position as stationary engineer, w hich calling he followed for a space of 27 years. Since io*\5 he has not l»ecn active. I le has always been identified with the Republican party. He married Susan S. W hetstone, a daughter of John W hetstone, who lived near Xew Baltimore, Stark County. She died January 17, KJ04. She was a worthy member of the l irst Disciples Church, of Fast Liverpool.

Marietta, the eldest sister of our subject, is deceased. She was the w ile of John Chamberlain, of Fast Liverpool. Ruth Anna married (ieorge Thompson, of St. Clair township. Columbiana County.

Samuel Richardson Dixsou was reareil on the home farm and attended school as did the other Ixiys of his day and locality, a considerable portion of muscle l>eing developed along with mental advancement. When he had reached manhood, he left the farm long enough to perfect himself as a carpenter and worked I as a journeyman for some seven years. He then went back to farming, buying the old homestead in Liverpool township from the other heir*. For about 18 years he carried 0:1 general farming and stock raising. In 1900 he erected his present commodious and attractive residence in East Liverpool, on the corner of Needham and St. George streets, in t he East End. and has occupied it since it was finished. The old farm he has plaited as "Dixsomille" and has laid it out in building lots. For the past five years he has devoted his attention to his real estate holdings, erecting many tine residences for renting purposes and making many excellent improvements. lie was one of the organizers and is a director of the Federal Building & Loan Company, of East Liverpool.

In 1871 Mr. Dixson was married to Lucetta Bryan, who is a daughter of John Bryan, of New Baltimore, Stark County. Ohio. Both Mr. Oixsoti ami his wife are meml>ers of the Second Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool, of which he served as trustee from its organization until the spring of 10x35.

Politically. Mr. Dixson has always U»en a Republican. For two years he served in the City Council and lor six years on the Board of Equalization, and has always been a citizen of responsibility and prominence.

fs^jlllLlP FRANCIS GEISSE, whose I §1 portrait accompanies this sketch, was §J^| l»>rn at Reading, Pennsylvania, N'o- M^W vember 28, 1813. He received a common school education, in Reading and Philadelphia, and, being possessed of a mechanical and inventive mind, studied mechanical engineering and became a practical machinist as well. He came to Wellsville. Ohio, in 1830. and, having a little means, although but years of age. at once set ahmt establishing a foundry and machine shop of modest dimensions. I le was |*>sscssed of an indomitable will and a splendid degree of energy, and soon the "Fulton Foundry and Machine Shops" of Wellsville enjoyed almost a national reputation. Before the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad was built Philip F. Geis-e was building engines and machinery lor Ohio River boats and assisting in the building of die U.ials themselves; as well as building steamboats and fcrry-lioats and other transports for the Upper Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. In the early "50s, alter the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad had been built from Cleveland to the Ohio River at Wellsville, in which great project he was one of the moving spirits ( he being a director of the company for many vcars ).he engaged in the manufacture of car wheels and trucks, as well as other articles of railway equipment. In these enlarged operations his business l>ecame profitable; and while he met with losses through failure of certain contractors, and by reason of the delinquency of purchasers in the W est and South immediately prior to and during the early years of the Civil War. he was yet able to secure a competency for himself ami his family. During his active business life of 36 years m Wellsville. he gave employment to a large number of men, educated very many practical mechanics, numbers of whom are to-day employers of men while others not employers are yet successful in their chosen careers, and all are proud of the memory of their former employer, instructor and friend. No man did more for the upbuilding of Wellsville. and for the welfare of her (xroplc than he.

Philip F. Gcisse was married on January 3. 1838. to Amy Cope, of Wellsville. who died July 15. 1839. after having borne him one child, who died in early infancy. On July 14, 1840. Mr. Geisse was married to Lydia R. Myers, daughter of lion. John Myers! one of the pioneer citizens of Canton, and a member of the Ohio State Senate from 1810 to 1818. Mrs. Lydia R. Geisse, who was a most estimable Christian woman, much given to works of charity and everyhxlv's friend, died December -' 1 - i8fWj. Philip F. and Lydia R. Geisse were the parents of the following children: George W. Geisse. Mrs Annie E. Thomas. Dr. F.mma I C. Geisse. William II. Gcisse. Helen Lydia. 1 wife of William B. Met'.. id: I'rark C. Geisse and Mary A., wife of George H. Finn, of Boston. Massachusetts. Or these. Mrs Thomas, Mrs. McCord and Mrs, Finn are st,H |,vmg.

Philip 1". Geisse died at his home in Wellsville. May tfc. 1N72, after an Junes'; of alwut a year, while yet scarcely past his prime, but having accomplished very much more in his lite of less than three score years than most men who have gained greater maturity, lie was a member and liberal supporter of the Presbyterian Church, and also a Mason of high degree.

B. STOUT, general merchant at Keusinirton, was lxmi in 1X50 and is a son of Jacob and Sarah Ann (Toalson) Stout. Daniel Stout, the paternal grandfather, was lx->ni in Pennsylvania and in pioneer days came to Ohio and settled in Carroll County. There Jacob Stout was born. He died in 1852.

Our subject was educated in Columbiana County, for his mother moved to Salineville after the death of his father. Formerly Mr. Stout owned a farm of 72 acres in West township, but this he sold in the soring of 1904. In 10.00 he entered into the mercantile business at Kensington, having previously been engaged as a clerk in other establishments. He thus had made many friends prior to starting for himself and now does a large and satisfactory business.

Jn 1.K89 Mi. StOut was married to Fl!a May Rhule, who is a daughter of John Rhule. formerly a farmer in Wayne township, now deceased. Mrs. Khnle still resides on the homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Stout have two children, viz.: I.vrcll and Ktura. Both he and wife are members of ihe Presbyterian Church. Politically he is a Democrat. He belongs to the Odd Fellows and to the Maccabees.

one ln.-:i:ir.r>d in situation and settled by an intelligent, cultured class, was one of the pioneer settlers of Cohunbiana County, Ohio. He was l>orn in Harford County. Maryland, December .23, iSifs and passed a lung useful and exemplary life amid the surroundings to which he was introduced as a child of three years, dying on his patrimonial farm in UvjX. He was a son of Joseph and Mary Cooper (Morgan) Rogers.

Joseph Rogers, the father, came to Fast Fairfield in the fall of iiS-M and in the following spring came to the site of what in later years was the home of our subject for so many years, where he made a small clearing and built a little pebble-dashed cabin. This -was afterward moved to just west of where the present residence was built in 1836. This house was built from the resources of the farm, the brick being burned on the place and the stone quarried from ledges of rock. He took up a section of land here, which, w ith the assistance of our subject, he cleared and here he lived until his decease in 1S63.

The late Theophilus Gates Rogers was given the l>est educational advantages the locality afforded at that time, and being of a studious turn of mind he secured more substantial benefit than many of his classmates. Although he was obliged to leave school at the age of 14 years, in order to assist in the very serious business of clearing the pioneer farm, his love of reading led him to seek constant f-*«l for his mind and he became familiar with all the iKioks he could buy or borrow. All his life Mr. Rogers was particularly fond of hist'HT and he not only read of the past but took .->. deep interest in current affairs, keeping thoroughly posted on all modern happenings the world over. He was much interested in all kinds of inventions which marked the progress of years. He grew up at home, subject to the quiet, refining influences of a household tempered by the spirit of Quaker belief, but he was also taught the practical virtues of industry, frugality and temperance. As years pa-sed by. be berime more and more interested in tiie leading industries of his section - farming and wool-growing - and he accumulated an ample fortune, the n;itilral result of careful, conservative business methods. He was a man who was very liberal in his support of worthy public enterprises and gave largely to Mount I lope College of his town. His lamented death took place on February 15, 1898.

In 1880 Mr. Rogers was married to Ida Morgan Hammond, a member of one of the oldest families of York County, Pennsylvania. She is a daughter of William and Mary (Glasgow) Hammond; her grandmother Hammond was a first cousin of (.Jen. Rol>ert K. Lee. The Hammonds were Scotch Presbyterians. Mrs. Rogers' father was educated in Harvard University and had been reared a Scotch-Presbyterian. Her mother was a member of the Society of Friends. Mrs. Rogers is one of a family of three children having a sister, Mrs. James Gibson, and a brother. Milton Hammond. She was educated in the English and Classical Institute at Stcwartstown, Pennsylvania, ami the State Normal School at Millersvillc. For some years her father was instructor in mathematics and civil engineering at York College. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers had four children: Walter Gates, Myra Eunice. Roscoe Milion and Iris Mary.

Mr. Rogers was never very active in politics, his main interest being the establishment and continuance of a protective tariff. He neither desired nor sought office, although, as a man of consequence, his influence "could not but be more or less felt, in both county and township elections. He always supported the Republican party. His religious convictions prevented him from affiliating with any secret orders. He was a man of notable sterling qualities. In him his fellow-citizens felt they could re|x>se perfect confidence, and he was held in esteem by people of all creeds and l>olitical proclivities.

IAMES J. HOOPES, one of the representative farmers and dairymen of Butler township, who owns and oper- - I ates a fine farm of 99 acres in section 24. was Ixirn in this township one and a half miles south of his present farm.

The lloopes family is an old and honored one in Butler tow nship, and was founded here by James Hoopes who came from Pennsylvania and entered a large body of land. Roliert Hoojk's was kirn in Butler township, Columbiana County, Ohio, July 22, 1819. and his long life of 77 years was spent on a farm in this township. His home farm contained 92 acres and he owned at the time of death four other farms of 3X1 acres each: in addition he had given each of his children a generous start in life. I le was a consistent member of the Christian Church. He married Sarah Spencer, who was born Scptemlxrr 16, 1824, and is a daughter of Joshua and Priscilla (Stanley ) Spencer. She now resides with her daughter. Mrs. Rebecca Cope, of Butler township. The children of Robert and Sarah (Spencer) Hoopes were as follows: David S.. deceased; Mrs. Priscilla Harris, deceased; James J., of this sketch; Joshua, of Butler township; and Rebecca, wife of Einiuor Cope.

James J. Hixipes was reared and educated in Butler township ami has always lived in it. He has resided on his present valuable farm since 1882. Since coining here, he has continued to make improvements of various kinds and has a very comfortable home and commodious barns. He disposes of the milk of 15 cows to the Winona Creamery.

1 Knoedler, who was a daughter of John and Catherine Knoedler, who were natives of Wurtemberg. Germany. John Knoedler was lx>rn Dccemljcr 10. 1827, and his wife, May 1, 1828. They had Iwen neighbors in Germany but were married in Mahoning County. Ohio. He was a carr>cntcr and worked at that trade all his life; at the same time, however, he also conducted a small farm on which he lived. They had six children, as follows: John F. ; Lewis; Caroline, the first wife of our subject; Catherine, wife of Joshua Hoopes: Mary, the second wife of our subject: and Lucy, wife of Curtis Johnson. The family are all deceased.

dreit: Charles, who married Sadie Halm and resides in Butler township ; and Rosella, w ho 'lives at home. Mr. Houses married, second. Mary Knoedler, sister to his former wife, and they have rive children, viz.: Ola 1... Carl K.. Sarah Anna. Herman J. and William D.

In political sentiment. Mr. Hoopes has always been identified with the Republican party. He is one of the leading members of the Highland Christian Church.

3RMAN II. (iARUIOUES. Among the prominent ami nsefitl men whose removal from life's activities brought sincere regret to those who had l)een benefited in business association and whose interests he had served in public life, was the late Norman R. Oarrignes. formerly president and treasurer of the Barckhoff Organ Company of Salem. Mr. (iarrigues was l>orn Septemlx.T u. 1840. at Salem. Ohio, and died December 30. 1897. His |>arents were Richard H. aiul Maria I Bentley) (iarrigues.

Inheriting great mechanical skill from hi* father, who Svas an experienced machinist. N'orman 15. (iarrigues became a master workman in this line, one which he successfully followed until called to the duties of public life. In 1861 he proved his loyalty to the Union by enlisting as a soldier in an Ohio regiment and was subsequently made one of (ieneral Fremont's body guards. His ]H»litical sympathies were always with the Republican party and in 1X86 he was elected auditor of Columbiana County and efficiently served two terms in that position. This necessitated a residence of six years at Lisbon. At the close of hi* official life, be returned to Salem ami gave bis attention during the rest of his life to the interests of the Barckhoff Organ Company of tins city. I>eiiig president and treasurer of the same.

In Septemlnrr. 1804. Mr. (iarrigues was married to Nina llise. who was a daughter of Jacob Hise. also of Ohio. They had three children, the one survivor Ijeing Mabel, now the wife of J. \V. Burrow*, a resident of Pit!>hurg.

Pennsylvania. Mrs. Burrows has one child, Virginia. Mrs. (iarrigues still survives and is a much esteemed resident of Salem ; her beautiful home is situated at No. 67 Lincoln avenue but she resides at No. 1 Fast High street.

The late Mr. (iarrigues was a member of the Society of Friends and he and his family were and they continue to be adherents of that religious body. He was a valued member of Trescott Post, (i. A. R. at Salem. His aci|iiaintance was wide and his friends were many.

IOHX I'. FORBES, whoscfinc farm of I 80 acres is situated in section 28, Yelj low Creek township, is one of the J well-known and highly esteemed citizens of his locality. He was born in 1864 and is a son of John and Eliza ( Smith ) Forl>es.

The father of Mr. Forbes was born in Scotland in 1825 and came to America w ith his father, Alexander Forbes, in 1829. The latter bought the present farm of our subject in Yellow Creek township in 1830 for the sum of Si 12. The grandfather died in 1871 in his 87th year, his w ife having passed away in i8cx> at the age of 8t years. John Forties was born February 12. 1825, and was educated in the schools of Yellow Creek township where he grew to manhood. On December 5, i86t, he married Eliza Smith, who was l*>rn in July. 1839. and died July 19. 1901. in her 62nd year. Mr. Forbes died March 11. 1896. leaving these children: Elizabeth, who married William I'eddlar. has two children, I.awreiice and Ros.» and resides at McKecs Rock. Pennsylvania 1 John P.. of this sketch: Jeanette. who married William ShiHik ami at her death left two children. - Charles and (ioldic: Alexander: Daniel, residing at Cleveland, w ho married Annie Russell and has two children. Ion and Arthur; and Fliza Edna, who married (ieorge W. White, and has one child. - Ethet.

brother owns and which adjoins the home farm. These two young men were reared in the Presbyterian Church, ol" which their parent?; were most worthy members. They also are Republicans, following in the footsteps of their father. Our subject is one of the good, representative men of Yellow Creek township. Mere he was reared and educated and here he has shown those sterling qualities which command the respect of the community, being a good son. a kind neighlx>r and an honest, upright man.

KHAKI. O. FISHER, for many years one of the nvst successful farmers of Liverpool township, is now living a retired life in his handsome home located near the city of East LiverjMjol. He is a native of this county and was born January 26. 1833. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Hill) Fisher.

John Fisher, father of our subject, was Ixirn in Pennsylvania, March 15. 1798, and died at the age of 72 years. He came to Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1810, and Iteing of Dutch stock spoke the English language with difficulty. On October 28, 1822. he married Elizabeth Hill, who was tiom in Hancockcounty, Virginia (How West Virginia), January 30, 1804. Eleven children were lx>rn to them, as follows: Susan, who died in 1903. at the age of 78 years; Levi 11.. a practicing physician in Louisiana for 52 years, who died February 10. 1894. at the age of 77 years: John Milton. Ixirn April 13. 1K21). a good, snl> stantial man. whose word was as good as his bond - he was loved by all who knew him and his death, which occurred November 20. 1890. was a sad blow to Ins many friends: William, born February 4, 183 r. who lives w ithin a few tods of onr subject's home : Michael O. : Albert. Inni in 1835 and in 185S graduated from Washington College, who was a Confederate soldier and sympathizer during the Coil War and who w as killed in the Little of Chancellorsville at the age of 27 years; Mrs. Clara E. D. who died January 30. 18X3: Mrs. Mary

C. llambel, born in 1839. who is now living in ! the suburbs of Leavenworth, Kansas; Laura M.. born in February. 1842, who married William Lorry and is living near her sister in Kansas; Sanford C>.. aged 61 years, who is preaching in Presbyterian churches in various parts of the West, having gone thither in early life; and Henry Orville, the youngest, aged 58 years, who is farming near Leavenworth, Kansas.

Michael O. Fisher received such education as the public schools of that period afforded, and upon leaving school resided for a |>eriod of 10 years in Lislxm. In 1864 he joined Company B., 143rd Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf., and saw service at Wilson's Landing. Petersburg and other important engagements in that vicinity. During the years 1865, 1866 and 1867, he served as trustee of Elkrun township, and has alw ays worked enthusiastically for the advance- : ment of the community in which he resided. He was present at the time of the capture of Morgan, and secured one of the Ixtxes of cartridges taken from the Confederate raider at the time. Mr. Fisher engaged in farming with great success and has laid by a handsome competency, which enables him to spend the sunset of life in the ease and comfort to which his early years of toil entitle him. In 1875 he erected a substantial brick house which he now occupies, and which is situated about too feet north of the cjtv limits on the Lislxin road. He has disposed of all his farm but 11 acres. He is a man of exemplary habits and rugged constitution, and although retired from active affairs he still takes an earnest interest in all that pertains to the welfare of his community and the success of his home people.

In 1876. Mr. l-'isher was united in marriage with Isabella Hickman, a native of Allegheny County. Pennsylvania. Both are members of the Presbylerian Church of Liverpool town- -hip. w ith w hich onr subject has been identified for more than 52 year*. Politically, he was a Republican until the early 'No's, since which time he has Itcen an advocate and supporter of the tenets of prohibition. He has served that party as delegate to its State convention upon -everal occasions.

_)L1S BARTH, one of the highly esteemed retired residents of Fast l.iverpool, and one of the city's leading capitalists, who was identified with pottery interests here for many years, was born at Gersweiler, Krenz Saarbrucken, Rhenisli Prussia, May _»o. 1854. and is a son of Karl W'ilhelm and Anna Maria (Berger) (Walther) Barth.

The lather of Mr. Barth was also born in Saarbrucken and was a son of W'ilhelm Barth, who was mayor of St. Arnual, a life position given him by the government. J le died young and his children were thrown 011 their own resources. The father of Mr. Barth followed the pottery trade all his life, lieing a tine workman. He died December 1, i860,, aged 46 years. He married Mrs. Anna Maria Walther, who was a daughter of Andreas Berger. She was born in Lorraine when it was still a French possession, and died in 1894. The children of her second marriage were : John, who died at Wheeling. West Virginia ; Louis, of this record; Jennie Karoline, deceased, who was the wife of John Momber, of (jersweiler, Prussia, Germany; and Karl, who is a resident of Last Liverpool.

Louis Barth w as reared and educated in his own land and. as a faithful and loyal subject of his eni|ieror, entered the German Army while still under age, serving with credit for three years, receiving his honorable discharge in 1 870. He was a member of the Fourth Battery of Field Artillery, 15th Regiment, and during the last year of his service he held the rank of lance corporal. In 1876 be received the first prize as gunner, one which was eagerly sought.

Mr. Barth came to America and located in Pittsburg alxuit 1880. He remained there for three months and then came to Fast Liverpool and went to work in the lottery of Flentkc & Godwin. He continued to work at bis trade in various potteries in Fast Liverpool until the time of the lalmr troubles in |KS_>. He then went to F.vatisville. -Indiana, and worked in potteries there until 188 ,v when he removed to ("ape Girardeau. Missouri. There the work did not prove satisfactory < 11 account of the pottery business being not yet well established.

and late in 1884 he returned to Fast Liverpi*)! and entered the employ of Knowlcs, Taylor & Know les, where he remained for seven years, going from there to Morley's pottery as foreman, for one year. For the next six years he was connected with the Sebring pottery ami then entered the Homer Laughlin pottery, No. 1, where his active work in this industry was concluded in 1901. During his long period of work in the potteries. Mr. Barth has acquired a large amount of valuable real estate and the care of this property now fully occupies his time.

Mr. Barth was married Septemlier 6, 1883, to Laura M. Bradshaw, who is a daughter of the late Fnoch and Scynthia (Riley ) (Logan) Bradsliaw, very prominent residents of East Liveqiool for many years, extended mention of whom will be found in another part of this work. Mr. and Mrs. Barth have one son, Harold Bradshaw. The latter is a very brilliant young man. He graduated at the age of 20 years from Merccrsburg College, at Mercersburg. Pennsylvania, taking first honors in oratory. His talent in this direction is l»eing cultivated in King's School of Oratory at Pittsburg. He has a bright future liefore him.

Mr. Barth has never taken a very active interest in political affairs, never desiring public recognition of any kind. He votes the Republican ticket.

T. McKEFFRFY, a well-known memlicr of the family of that name, which has been so prominently identified with the business interests of Columbiana County for many years past, is secretary and treasurer of the Salem Iron Company/of Leetonia. He also is treasurer of the Atlas Coke Company, secretary and treasurer of the Sbeiiango Lime Stone Co-upany : treasurer of the Grafton Supply Company, and is financially interested in various other business ventures. He is a man of business standing in the community and is iw ceedingly popular with his fellow -citizens. N. j. McKeetrey was born in the old

Seventh Ward of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in i860,, and is a son of John and Mary A, (Mc- Farland) McKeefrey, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Philadelphia. His father came to this country in boyhood, and is at the present time a citizen of Leetonia. where he is a large property owner and has important business connections. Onr subject was educated in the public schools of Pittsburg, after which he went into business. His first business venture was with his brother, \V. D. McKeefrey, ami W. I). H otitis in i88y. at their furnaces. In i8yo he became a member of the firm of McKeefrey & Company, of which his brother and father were also meml>ers. He became secretary and treasurer of the Salem Iron Company upon its incorporation in 1892, and has since served in that capacity. The plant is a large one, capitalized at $225,000. and has a capacity of from 250 to .^cx) tons per day. His father is president and his brother vice-president and general manager of this concern.

In 1003 N. J. McKeefrey was married to Jane Tracy Frwin. who was born in Pennsylvania, arid is a daughter of Robert Frwin. Our subject is a Republican and has always l>een active politically. Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Knights of Pythias and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

|I)W1N M. KNOW LPS was hint in East Liverpool and is a son of Isaac Watts and Rebecca J. (Merchant) Knowles. He prepared for college at a military school at Poughkeepsie. New York, and then entered Allegheny College, Meadviile, Pennsylvania, going from there to Harvard University.

Mr. Knowles is one of the most active business men of the younger generation of Fast Liverpool. He is president of The Edwin M. Knowles China Company. The Potters' Supply Company and The Newell Street Railway Company: and secretary of The Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Company and The North American

Manufacturing Company; he is also a director of The Potters" National Bank and The Dollar Savings Bank and the different companies organized for the development of Newell, a tow n in West Virginia opposite East Liverpool, where over one million dollars has already been spent in improvements which include a bridge across the Ohio and a street railway line. The North American Manufacturing Company has. under construction a 30-kiln pottery, the buildings of which will cover 14 acres and where 1,200 men will l>e employed, and it is only a question of a short time until Newell will have grown into an important manufacturing city; with this Mr. Knowles has bad much to do.

itILLIAM F. WARREN, a wellknown and very able member of the bar, located at Leetonia, Ohio, was lx>m in Columbiana County, Ohio. March 7, 1865. and is a son of John B. and Lucy ( Cndcrwood ) Warren.

The father of Mr. Warren was born in Euicasliirc England, and came to America in 1856, locating in Ohio. When the Civil War broke out. he offered his services in defense of the government under which he was promised life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and served through the w hole period as a member of Company D. tyth l\eg. Ohio Vol. Inf. After the close of the war he returned to Columbiana County, where he died February 28, 1804. The mother of our subject was l>oni and reared in Columbiana County. Her ancestors, the I'nderwoods. came to Pennsylvania at the same time as did William Penn.

William E. Warren was educated at Mount Hope Academy and later attended Washington and Jefferson College, at Washington, Pennsylvania. I'pon completing his literary course, he entered upon the study of the law with C. S. Speaker, a well-known attorney of Lisbon, and was admitted to the bar June 5, i8<jo. Mr. Warren liegan his practice at Lee- tonia, vvliicli city lias l>cen his home with the exception of two years S|)ent in East Liverpool, and one year in Boston, Massachusetts, He was elected city solicitor of Lcelonia <>n the Democratic ticket and made an excellent officer, performing the ditties in a manner very satisfactory to all concerned.

Mr. Warren was married on January 12, 1890, to Elizabeth Fife, of Columbiana County, and they have one daughter, - Pauline born August 1 8, 1891. They have a very pleasant home and take jiart in the town's social life to some extent. Mr. Warren is a Knight of Pythias and a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Leetonia and Last Liverpool Encampment. No. 107, I. O. O. F.

ILLIAM S. AKBAl'GIl. junior member of the firm of Patton & Arbangh, furniture dealers and undertakers, with place of business at Xo. 1 East Main street. Salem, was lioru near Scio, Harrison County. Ohio. March 9. 1857, and is a son of William and Diana (Gottshall) Arbangh.

The parents of Mr. Arbaugh were of old Pennsylvania Dutch stock, honest and industrious people, who removed from Pennsylvania t» Scio. Ohio, in 1874. They had a family of 10 children, five sons and five daughters, our subject being the fifth child in order of birth.

Until he was 17 years old. William S. Arkmgh remained cm his father's farm and attended the district schools. He accompanied his parents to Harrison County, Ohio, and spent one year in the Scio schools and then took a o 'inmercial college course, Later he entered into the milling business with his father-inlaw, Samuel G. Patton. with w hom he was thus connected for 1 > years. He then resided at l'ni"ii\i!le f<>r three years, working f< r the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, after which he renr >vcd to Alliance, and entered the employ of !). 11. Cassidy. in (he furniture and undertaking business, with whom he remained for sW years. In |une. 1S00. Mr. Arbangh came to Salem and entered the employ of D. E. Mather, an established undertaker and furniture man and remained with him for the three years preceding his engaging in the same line of business with Samuel G. Patton, under the firm style of Patton & Arbaugh. The firm occupies commodious quarters, utilizing the three tl.i.rs of a building i_>o by 18 feet in dimensions, in addition to which they have a large warehouse full of stock and a well-equipped work room. Mr. Arbaugh is the practical einkdmer of the firm, being a graduate of an embalming school. As business men, the members of the firm stand very high.

In January. 1884, Mr. Arlwugh was united in marriage with Eva M. Patton, who was lwrn in Harrison County. Ohio, and is the only child of Samuel G. and Mary (Smith) Patton. .Mr. Arkiugh is a quiet, home-loving man, his only social connection being with the Odd Fellows, to which society he has lielonged for many years.

III this line of work makes him the right man in the right place, and he has the almost undivided support of tile public who appreciate him at his true worth.

Mr. Wyman was liorn in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. August 21. 1844. and is .1 s,,n of George and Catherine ( Biglow) Wyman. His father was born in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania, of German parentage, followed the trade of a stone-mason throughout life. In politics, he was a Whig, then a Know Nothing, and finally joined the kepublican ranks. He married Catherine Biglow, who was ln.rn in Ireland .and was brought in this country when but a few months old. Mr-. Wyman died in 1877 at the age of 67 years, and Mr. Wyman in 1887 at the age of 77 vcaiv They Itecame parents of the following children : John W.. subject of this sketch : Decatur S., who was killed at .Malvern Hill in the Civil War, while serving in the Union Army; William Biglow, a miner by occupation, win) served three years in the Union Army and was three times wounded, - he died in Pennsylvania in February, 1897; Samuel E.. an engineer in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, who served three years and three months in the Ctiiou Army ; George, who died in infancy; and Mrs. Nancy Jane Nail, who resides in New Castle. Pennsylvania.

John W. Wyman was reared in his native county and there attended the common schools. He lived at home until he reached his majority, when he was married, then moved to Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, where he lived six nmnlhs. He next moved to East Liverpool, Ohio and has made this place his home almost continuously ever since. For three years he was employed in the (louring mill of James Wilson, and for four years in that of Christian Metsch. He was then elected town marshal, and served in that capacity 1 2 years, being elected six successive times. He was once defeated as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Columbiana County, but was elected in 1887. He served two terms in that office in a most capable manner, during which time he resided at Li»|)<m. While in the discharge of his duties as sheriff, he was shot while apprehending the note 1 outlaw. Jra Mylett, who is now serving j a life term in the Ohio State Prison. When : the office of chief of police was created in F.ast Liverpool, Mr. Wyman was called into service because of his natural ability and his many years of experience with law breakers. It is an iinportaut office with heavy ditties, but with an insufficient force of seven men Chief W'vman has discharged his duties in such manner as to gain the hearty commendation of the general public.

John W. Wyman was joined 111 marriage with Harriet 1'. Armstrong, who was lx>rn in JVimstb-aria. December 10. 18.43. During the las: wars of her life she was an invalid and \v:i- faithfully cared for by her husband and chi'dren. to whom her death on Decern! >cr Jt,

1903, was a sad blow . She was 60 years of age almost to a ilay. Two children were bom to them: Mary Alma, whose union with J. R. Shawke of East Liverpool, resulted in the birth of rive children. - Harriet S., Joseph (deceased). John R., George and Grace; and George Edwin, w ho married a daughter of Joseph Waters, of East Liverpool, and has two children. - Gladys and John Wesley. George E. Wyman was a printer in the pottery trade until the Spanish-American War, when he served in Cuba in Company E, Eighth Reg., Ohio Infantry, U. S. Volunteers. He there injured one of his thumbs, which injury developed into a felon, partially destroying the use of that member and making it impossible for him to now follow his trade. Fraternally our subject is a member of Riddle Lodge, No. 315, F. & A. M.; and East Liverpool Lodge, No. 379. and East Liverp<x)l Encampment, No. 107. I. O. O. F. He is also a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and of the Kechabites. In church connection, he is a meml>er of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he joined in his 18th year. lie has a comfortable home at No. 298 Sixth street. Fast Liverpool.

>NRAD RERG, proprietor of the Lcetonia Pretzel Bakery, whose portrait is herewith shown, was liorn 0WiB*S at Alliance. Ohio, May 1, 1873. and is a son of 1 lenry and Elizabeth ( Miller) Berg. Both parents were liorn in Germany, coming to America in 1869 and settling in Alliance. It was there our subject grew to manhood and was educated.

Having learned the trade of a baker, Conrad Berg engaged in that business in his native town for two years and then purchased an interest in the pretzel bakery and moved to Leetonia in 1899. This plant was established iti 18S7 in Columbiana by F. H. Reighart, who conducted the business there until 1890 when it was moved to Lcetonia. Nine years later he sold out to Mr. Berg and Mr. Freel. After operatinc; the plant for 18 months with his lather, Mr. Berg bought the latter's interest and lias since been sole proprietor and has worked up a large trade. The output from this bakery is handled by merchants all over the country from Canton, Ohio, to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the name of the manufacturer being a guarantee of the superior merit of the product. Mr. Berg had the misfortune to lose his buildings by fire on July 25, 1903, the entire plant being destroyed, but he immediately rebuilt on a larger scale and continued the business in the same energetic manner. The present bakery is a neat two-story brick structure, 34 feet by 60 feet in dimensions.

Mr. Berg was married in iSoj to Cora Speelman. by whom he has three children. - Edward Walter, Earl Conrad and Laurence Floyd. They arc members of the German Lutheran Church, Mr. Berg being one of the trustees. In politics he is a Democrat and takes an earnest interest in the general events of the day as well as those of local importance only. He has been a member of the City Council for two terms and is at present president of that body, displaying the same aggressive spirit in looking after the public interest that he has shown in his private business.

Fraternally he is a member of Lectouia Lodge, No. 401, F. & A. M., and of Salem Lodge, No. 305, B. P. O. H. He is also a member of the Order of United Commercial Travelers of America, the National Association of Master Bakers and Tent No. jjo. K. O. T. M., all of Alliance.

A AC JONES, senior member of the firm of Isaac Jones & Sons, proprietors of the Enterprise l-aundry. of Hast Liverpool, was l)orn in Monmouthshire, England. October <). 1845, ami is a soti of Samuel and Ann (Williams) Jones, and grandson of William Jones, also of Monmouthshire.

Samuel fonts was born in Monmouthshire. England, and died in Septemlier. 1S7S. aged 64 years. When a My, he learned the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed all his life. He was a member of the fraternal order called the United Friends. He married Ann Williams, a daughter of Enoch Williams, both natives of the same place as he, and they hail eight children, seven of whom grew to maturity, as follows: Isaac; Enoch, who died at East Liverpool, Ohio; Sarah Ann, wife of Louis Watkins, who lives in England; Rachel, who married Jeremiah Griffiths ;md died at Youngstown, Ohio; James, of McDonald, Pennsylvania; Hannah (Mrs. John Jenkins), who lives with her daughter at the home of our subject; and Ellen, the wife of Rev. Meshach Cooke, a Methodist Episcopal clergyman now living in F'orrests of Dean, Gloucestershire. England. Religiously, Samuel Jones and hiwife were Congregationalisms, being members of what was known as the F.benezer Church, which was built in the forest in the days of the supremacy of the Roman Catholic Church, when they could worship according to the dictates of their conscience only in secret meeting places. Mr. Jones now has a picture of this old church.

Isaac Jones received a common school education and lived at home until after his marriage. He engaged in coal mining in England, and upon coming to this county, in 1800, located at Salineville. Ohio, on June ->tst. where he worked in the coal mines. He then worked six years in the mines in Allegheny County. Pennsylvania, after which he returned v> Salineville and followed his old employment until 1891. In that year he took up his residence in East Liverpool, Ohio, but was not engaged in business until the summer of w hen he was persuaded by his sons, John and Enoch N.. to embark in the steam laundry business with them. Enoch N. had previously become familiar with the details of the business. The firm of Isaac Jones & Sous, consisting of our subject and his sons, Enoch and John, wa* accordingly established. The business was at first very small, all the work being done by the members of the firm and two daughters of . - tr subject. Ann and Jemima. It is far from the oldest laundry in the city and it was only by a demonstration of the superiority of their \v <rk that they gained the extensive patronage they now enioy, Besides the ii.einlx-rs <>f the fnin

14 employees are now required to handle the immense amount of work brought to them. As the building now occupied by the Enterprise Laundry is too small to handle the increased business that has developed in the last few years, plans have been drawn ami estimates taken for a two-story brick building, 32 by 90 feet in dimensions, which is to be erected in the near future at the corner of Starkey street and Accommodation alley. The plant when estal>- lished in the new building will l>c fully equal to caring for the increased business, as it will be one of the most modem in East Liverpool, equipped with the latest laundry machinery.

Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Ann Nock, who was born in Dudley. Staffordshire. England, and is a daughter of Robert Nock, of Shropshire. England. They have eight children now living: John, who is a member of the firm of Isaac Jones & Sons; Enoch N.. also a memlx'r of the firm: Ann: Jemima: Rachel ; Samuel, who has become a member of the above firm since its organization; William H. and Thojnas. Religiously, Mrs. Jones is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Jones is independent in politics and votes for those candidates, whose qualifications seem best tor the position to be filled.

LEXANDER (.CANS CHAFINS, who is tiie largest and most successful contractor and builder in the East End of Hast Liverpool, was Wn in precinct 13 of I-awrence County, Kentucky. November 10. 1858. and is a son of Keivas M. and Margaret (Goans) Charms.

The Chafins have been long established in this country, one Jordan Chafins having come to this country from Ireland prior to the Revolution. His son. Richard Chafins, great-grandfather of our subject, was born in Virginia and died in Kentucky. His sou, James M. Chafins. was born in Virginia and at an early date migrated to Kentucky, where he followed farming until his death in 1844. at the age of 50 years. He married a Miss Atkins, a native of Virginia, and among their children was Kenas M,

Kenas M. C hafins was born in Lawrence County, Kentuckv. June 7, 1835, and engaged in farming until his retirement in 190.2. with the exception of the time he spent in the Civil War. He enlisted in theConfederatc service unj der General Marshall in and served until I he was taken prisoner in 1804 and incarcerated 1 at Lexington. Kentucky, until the close of the war. He married Margaret Goans, who was ! born in l^wrence County. Kentucky, and was a I daughter of Alexander and Mary (Skidmore) (loans, wlio were the first couple married in Law rence County, Kentucky, after its organization. Iler father was l*>rn in the western part of Tennessee and was an extensive breeder of trotting horses, giving a great deal of attention to the racing game. His life ended in tragedy in 1844. when he was killed and robhed at Callahan's Creek, Virginia. His grave is located at the spot where the States of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky join. He married Mary Skidmore. a daughter of William Skidmore, a slave trader who was of a roving disposition, traveling all over the country. His father was a Tory in the days of the Revolution and was in the party sent kick to England with General Rurgoyne, his wife having been left in this country. Kenas M. Chafins and his wife became the parents of the following children : Alexander Goans ; James M., of I ronton, Ohio; Calpurnia, widow of S. R. Burton, of Lawrence County, Kentucky; Caroline Lee, wife of Jefferson Gilham, of Lawrence County, Kentucky; Robert 1?., of Lawrence County, Kentucky: William, of I ronton. Ohio; and Mrs. Lucy May 1 lughes, a widow residing in Columj bus, Ohio. Mrs. Chafins died February 17, 1 005, aged 73 years. She was a incmlier of the I Christian Church as is her husband.

Alexander G. Chafins was reared in Law- ! rence County, Kentucky, where he partly learned his trade of carpentering, finishing his ; apprenticeship in l'oyd County, Kentucky, 1 where he worked as journeyman until 1891. ! He then entered the employ of the Portsmouth Wheel Company, of Portsmouth. Ohio, with which concern he continued five years as a buyer of tinilior. He served one term as mari slial of llamdcn. Vinton County. Ohio, and in

1897 moved to I ronton. He remained there but 30 days and then came to East Liverpool, where he commenced business as a contractor and builder in the Hast End. He was successful from the start and during the first year erected eight houses; all told he lias built 80 houses in the East End, which is more than any other contractor has done. In 1902 he started a grocery store, but after 18 months resumed his present business.

Mr. Charms was united in marriage with Susan E. Burchett, a daughter of Benjamin Burchett, who is descended from one of two brothers who came to this country from Ireland, one locating in Virginia and the other going farther South, prolxibly to Georgia. John B. Burchett, her grandfather, a fanner and stock-raiser of I^awrence County. Kentucky, married Millie Chafins. a native of Lawrence County, Kentucky, and a sister to the grandfather of our subject. Benjamin ! Burchett, who has lived in East Liverpool since : 1904, was formerly a farmer in I-awrence j County, Kentucky, where he was born January 6, 1836. lie first married Deresa Curnuttc, ! who died in 1873, aKe(' 33 years. He subse- | -miently married Irene Kasee, of Lawrence County, Kentucky. Both he and his wife are menil>ers of the Baptist Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Chafins became parents of seven children, as follows: Andrew L. : Robert F. : llessie, who died in infancy; Benjamin j Burchett : Cecil. Frank Jennings and Javcll. - Religiously, thev are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

^ FORGE \V. BECK, one of the wellknown residents of Fairfield township, who carries on general farming operations mi a well-improved tract of 2$ acres in section 8. is also one <.f the soldiers of the Civil War who loyally bore arms for his country until the close of Nihilities. Mr. Beck was horn in 184J in Columbiana Comity, Ohm. and is a son of Israel S. and Cornelia i T.vdet ) Beck.

as a pioneer, locating near Lisbon where he engaged in farming. His grave with that of his wife may . still be found in the East Fairfield Cemetery. Mr. Beck's parents were natives of Columbiana County. They had a family of eight sons and four daughters, the survivors being: Mrs. Saline Bradfield, who resides in Eureka, Illinois; Henry, of Fairfield township; George \Y., of this sketch; Sarah, widow of Frank Taylor, of Seattle. Washington ; Landon L., of Voungstown, Ohio; and Sylvanus. of Oklahoma Territory. Those deceased are: William C, Ixntis, James M., Cornelia. Josephine and James.

George W. Beck was reared in Fairfield township and has always given his attention more or less to agricultural pursuits. In the Civil War he was a member of Company 1), 176th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. of which company he was made 1st lieutenant. He served in that capacity for seven mouths when he was prostrated with lung fever and on this account was discharged to return home and get well or, as was prolxibly thought, to pass out of life. However, he had been home but six days when he began to make preparations to re-enter the service, accepting recruiting service at first, serving 40 days from July 29. 1864. under the instructions of the Adjutant General of Ohio and then entered the Second Regiment, Ohio Vol. Caw. in which he served until the close of the war. He took part in the battle of Nashville and many skirmishes.

After the war. Mr. Beck returned to Ohio and lived for seven years at Columbiana, engaged in teaming and then retired to his present farm, where he has a very comfortable and attractive home.

Mr. Beck married Kate V. Mitchell, of Virginia, and they have seven children, viz: John, a furniture merchant of Columbiana, who married Dora Crow!; William Harvey and Marv Awilda. who arc at home; Louis P.. who is a conductor on the "Fort Wayne" Railroad; W. W . w ho is tine of the staff of the Salem Ilcruhi; Josephine, a student at the Salem Business College: and Russell, who lives at home. Mr. Beck has a family of intelligent sous and daughters who have been

Politically, the subject of this sketch is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of James A. Garfield Post. G. A. R. He belongs t<p the Disciples Church in which he is an elder.

|XGLS ALEXANDER .MACKINTOSH, H. S., I'm. (.., M. D.. the leading physician and surgeon of the homeopathic school of medicine at Wellsville. is a son of Farquhar and Eliza (Campbell) Mackintosh, and a grandson of Daniel Mackintosh.

The father of Dr. Mackintosh was born in Inverness. Scotland, in May, 1821. He came to America with his parents, when he was eight years old. They settled in Columbiana County. Ohio, selecting the vicinity of the town of Glasgow, in Madison township, that district lieing included in the region known as the "Scotch Settlement." There the father of Dr. Mackintosh has always resided and there he still operates his farm. I le is a man of sterling character. quiet in his life and pursuits and not active in political life. He married a daughter of Angus Campliell : Mrs. Mackintosh's father was a native of Scotland, but she was born in Madison township. Columbiana County. Ohio. The six children of the family to reach maturity were: Daniel C. of Clarinda, Iowa; lsal)ella C at home; Anna E., wife of A. G. Smith, of Yellow Creek township: Angus Alexander, our subject : Catherine J. ; and John J., who is professor of sciences in the Mount Clemens (Michigan) High School. The family w ere reared in the teachings of the Presbyterian Church.

After completing the common school course. Dr. Mackintosh taught school for some 20 months, and then went to the Ohio Northern University to pursue higher studies and in 1807 was given the degree of R. S. He remained at school the following year, taking a course in pharmacy, and in 1808 was graduated with the degree of Ph. G. From the university the young student then entered the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College, where he was graduated April 10, 1901, with the degree of M. D.

Dr. Mackintosh, thus well prepared for his life work, settled down to the practice of his profession at Tappan, Ohio, where he remained two and a half years, coming to Wellsville October 1, 1904.

Politically, Dr. Mackintosh is a Republican : he served four years as township clerk prior to entering college. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsville. Professionally and personally he enjoys theesteem and commands the respect of the community.

I^^l HARVEY MARTIN, a retired jHTI farmer of the East End, East Liverigs pool, was born May 26, 1843. at '.KJL^l Frankfort Springs. Pennsylvania, on the farm which was also the birthplace of his father and purchased by his greatgrandfather in J "9-- He >s a 5011 °f James \V. and Elizabeth ( Blair ) Martin and grandson of Robert and Sarah (McLaughlin) Martin.

The Martin family is of Scotch- Irish descent and the great-grandfather of our subject. Robert Martin, is thought to have been a soldier of the Revolution who came over the mountains from West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is known that the farm upon which the subsequent generations were born was entered bjhim from the government in 1792 and he received a deed therefor. This farm was located in Reaver County, Pennsylvania, anil was handed down to the son, Rolicrt. grandfather of our subject, who married Sarah McLaughlin and engaged in farming all his life. He was a soldier in the War of 1812 ami in the service contracted a disease which took him to his grave at an early age.

James W. Martin was born in 1804 ami remained on the paternal acres until about 1846, when he removed to Jefferson County. Ohio, and operated a grist-mill for two years. He then came to Columbiana County and purchased a farm in St. Clair township, which lie operated until 1S74 when he disposed of it and, with our subject, bought a farm in what is known as the "Klondike," in the East End, Mast Liverpool. Hoe he died November iKyj. He married Elizabeth Blair, daughter of Robert Blair and bis wife, who was an Allison. They had four children, namely : -Sarah Jane, Robert, Martha Maria and J. Harvey. Sarah Jane is the wife of J. \V. Moore, of Kast Liverpool, whose biography appears elsewhere in this volume. Kof>ert went to Oklahoma after the Civil W ar ami was the first Secretary of that Territory, of which he was later Governor. His death was the indirect result of exposure undergone in the army. Martha Maria is the wife of Henry Abrams. of Last Liverpool. Both parents were members of the United Presbyterian Church, of which the father was elder for more than 40 years.

J. Harvey Martin received a common school education and, following the footsteps of his ancestors, became a tiller of the soil. This he continued until 1893 when he removed to Steubenville, Ohio, in order to educate his children. Two years later he returned to East Liverpool where he has lived retired from active business, although he is interested in and looks after various enterprises. Mr. Martin is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company B, 143rd Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. and he is a prominent meml>er of General Lyon Post, No. 44, G. A. R., of which he is past commander. He is a strong Republican and has been since casting his rirst vote for Abraham Lincoln. He lias filled a number of local offices, among which was that of assessor of Liverpool township.

Mr. Martin was married to Maria S. Gilmore, a daughter of Thomas Gilmore, of Steulxrnvillc, Ohio. Lour children have been born to them, only two of whom, Annie G. and Elizabeth, are living. The lalter is the wife of Charles H. Bence. manager of The Sleepless Shoe Company, of Kast Liverpool, of which our subject is pan owner. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are meml>ers of the United Presbvterian Church.

jSEPH E. WALTON, the owner of a finely improved farm of 100 acres situated in sectioti 23, Butler township, widely and favorably known for his success in raising tine cattle and horses, lieing one of the largest shippers in this l«rt of the country, is one of the most enterprising business men of Columbiana County. He was bom March J. iKui. in Butler township, and is a sou of Abel John and Mary i Broomal!) Walton.

Abram Walton, the grandfather of Joseph K.. was lx>rn in Pennsylvania and was one of the pioneers of Butler township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He was a prominent member of the Society of Friends. He carried on agricultural pursuits all his life and died at the age of 70 years. Alicl John Walton, his son, was l>orn in Columbiana County. Ohio, April 11. 1831. and has Ixren a fanner all his life. I le now resides on a w ell-kept farm of some 50 acres in the vicinity of Winona. For the past 35 years lie has been an influential member of the Society of Friends, I belonging to that body which adheres particularly to the teachings of Gurney. the English philanthropist and Quaker preacher. The mother of our subject was lx;rn in 1S3; in Butler township. Columbiana County. Ohio, and has always resided here; ( she is a daughter, of Nathan and Phoebe Broomall, both (it whom were born in Pennsylvania and crime here in pioneer days. ) The "< Wedding" of Abel John Walton and wife was celebrated April _»('>, n^o;. when the venerable parents had the pleasure of seeing their children and grandchildren gathered to do them honor. The children are: Phoebe, the wife of Isaac l oppock. of Mahoning County ; Joseph K, of this sketch; John Oscar, of Hanover township; and Walter P... who remains on the homestead.

Joseph E. Walton has always l>een associated with the farming and stock raising interests of Columbiana County. Since iHyj he has been located on his present line place, his many substantial improvements making it one of the best farms of the township. He has laid three miles of drain tile and has erected new buildings and remodeled the old buildings until the appearance of the whole place is most attracmm tivc. He operates his land as a stock and hay farm, making- a specialty of tine cattle and horses, loth road and draft. Me also raises and sells trotting horses hut docs not develop their speed. He buys and ships fat cattle, hogs and sheep and does a large business in baled hay. Each year he ships from 75 to 100 cars of fat stock. He is president and a director of the Winona Central Telephone Company, lie is not only a man of means but is also of substantial character and is ranked with the leading men of the county.

Mr. Walton was married Novemlier 16. 1 X87. to Emma C. Mount/, who w;is born in this county and is a daughter of Jeremiah C. and Mary Martha ( Pettit ) Monntz. They have four children: Ernest J.. Abram Malvern. Edith M. and .Mice I..

Formerly Mr. Walton was an active Republican, but for the past 10 years he has been identified with the Prohibition party, always having taken a lively interest in temperance work. He was his party's candidate in 1905 for county commissioner. He belongs to the Grange and is interested in agricultural movements along progressive !ii)es. With his family he attends and contributes to the support of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Winona.

John Peach was born in iSu in England, lie was reared to hard work, put to the blacksmith's trade in lxnhood and had few educational opportunities. When lie came to America, he lived at first in P.rooklyn, New York, and later in other localities, settling permanently at East Liverpool, Ohio, in 1850. Hi* father, who had lived many years in New Jersey, came to East I Jvci|m .< d with his son as a mcmlier of the hitter's family, John Peach was a passenger on the unfortunate steamboat "Pittsburg" which blew up in iK;.r with

Joint Peach married Fannie Taylor, also ; a native of England, and they had three child- ; ren. namely: Mary Ellen, wife of Henry i Woodward, of East Liverpool; Catherine, wife ] of Benjamin Hayne, of East Liverpool; and ' George, of this sketch. By a former marriage Mrs. Peach had a son, William, who died in ; F.ast Liverpool.

Our subject secured employment in the local potteries soon after coming to East Liverpiol. He learned the trade of jiggennan and i followed it in numerous potteries prior to en- ; tering the employ of William Brunt with whom 1 lie remained for 2$ years. In iS6j he enlisted i lor service in the Civil War, entering Company ; A. 115th Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf., in which he I served three years, timing the greater part of the period being detailed in the commissary department. At the close of the war he resumed work in the |>otteries and remained thus employed until the famous lockout in 1882, in the industrial struggle between capital and labor. On Octolter 14, 1SS2. he opened a retail grocery store in partnership with his son. Harry W. Peach, and in 1KS5 they began to do a jobbing business, under the firm style of George Peach \- Son. proprietors of the East Liverpool Tea Company, which continued until 1904, w hen the senior member retired. The firm also handled tobacco, cigars and coiifectionerv.

In 18O0 Mr. Peach was married to Sarah Whitton. and their one child, Harry W., was iK.rn March 3. i8f.i. The latter was reared at Ka*t Liverpool and received his education here, lie was . >tie of the organizers of The Electric Porcelain Company, of East Liverpool, of which he is secretary and treasurer and his time has been given entirely to this enterprise since closing out li<- former interests. He married Margaret Harnett and they have two children, ; ii ien and Adelaide. The wife of our subject died April .'3. HJ04. aged 63 years.

Mr. Peach has always been active in politics and is a stanch Republican. He has held many official [Kisitioiis, serving on the Board of Health, as township trustee and in 18K6 he was

Liverpool, Ohio. February 29. 1*60. and is a at the lowest cost. The works give employv>n of Charles ami Ktnma < Parks) Smith. mcnt to some 150 hands, the yearly sales reach in 1H47. bleating for one year at Pittsburg c mimied with practical experience has contriand then coming to Columbiana County. The huted to the great success of this company from

Liverpool; and Mrs. Sarah McCUire and ; [j^*H \NIEL I' CROXIX. a leading busi- Mrs. Emma Foster, lioth of Fast Liverpool. | I I 1 : "ess citizen of Salem, vice-president William Smith's education was obtained in ' ^ I Js of The Salem China Company, with the public schools of Columbiana County, his , plant <>n South Lundy street, was parents settling on a farm when he was alxntt lx.ru January 15, 1856. in C ork. Irelive years old. He assisted on the home place laud, and is a son of John and Johanna until he was 16 year, old and then started to 1 Hickey) Cronin.

in that rapacity and then was employed as a 1876: his widow, aged 69 years. js stiil a resipacker for three years by the firm of Knowles. dent of that city. John Cronin entered ihc

William Polk

Union Army alter coining to t he United States and made a good soldier in the J311I Regiment. Ohio Vol. .Int., of which the colonel was Stanlev .Matthews, later a justice of the United States Supreme Court. Four of the eight children horn to John Cronin and wife now survive, namely: Daniel P.. of this sketch: Honora. wife of Daniel E. McN'icol, president of The D. E. McXicol Pottery Company, of East Liverpool; Cornelius, secretary and treasurer of The Standard Pottery Company, of East Liverpool : and Ellen, of East Liverpool.

Onr subject accompanied the rest of the family to America, landing at New York on August _-(>. jSov After a residence of t\mr months in Harlem, the family removed to Port Jlomer, Jefferson County. Ohio, and lived there from Decemher, 1SO3. until May 1. 1864. and then settled at Last Liverpool, l or the past six years onr snhject has been a resilient of Salem, where he is an esteemed and respected citizen. He is a self-made man, beginning almost 111 childhood to drive a horse in a pottery at East Liverp.nl. and thus adding to the family income. He worked through every department of the jiottcrv and learned all the smallest <letails until he liecame an expert potter in all hranches of the craft. He has hecn interested in the Dresden j>ottery at East Liverpool and iK-longs to the directing hoards of a nnmlK-r of the pottery companies in what is termed the East Liverpool district, which turn 4 nit some oi the finest specimens of the potter's art. He was one of the organizers of The Salem China Company, in i&p). with which he has l>een officially connected ever since, and is the present vice-president. Thomas McXicol lieing president and William Smith, secretary and treasurer. The Salem China Company is well equipped, having six ware kilns ami two decorating kilns.

In l S<> 1 Mr. Cnoiin was married to Kathenne C"» .1 litis, who was horn at Wolverhampton. England, and came to America with her parents in iWiri. Mr. and Mrs. Cronin have live children : Mary. John. Philip. Katherine and Cornelius. They are consistent tneml>ers of the Catholic Church. Mlhough Mr. Cronin was reared a Democrat, he suhse<iuently hecame ideittificfl with the Republican party. He takes a leading place with the business men and substantial citizens of his section of Columbiana County.

.LI AM POLK, a prominent resident of East Liverp«io|. whose inventive genius has brought his name prominently before the pub lie and whose latest invention ha* revolutionized the pottery industry, was horn at Pittsburg. Pennsylvania. December 15. 1863, and is a son of Frederick and Louise I Kho'rkaste) Polk.

The parents of Mr. Polk were horn in (ierniany. The father was a farmer there until his death in tKo_». Shortly a tier this family calamity, the mother crossed the ocean and joined her parents in Pittsburg, where they had been settled for several years, and there our subject was horn, soon after she reached the parental roof. Thus he never knew a father's care. His education was dial obtainable in the public seh< Mils, m which he received instruction until his services could l.e of value in a rollingmill, where he learned the trade of roller and continued at work until iSi«>.

While his hands w ere employed all day long and the rumble of the great mill was around him hour after hour. Ins brain was busy with ideas entirely foreign to his sum miidmgs. (ienins whispereil how a change might be marie in a certain hit of machinery, how a clumsy arrangement might he overcome, and soon only the lack of capital prevented the young man from devoting himself to maturing these ideas and bringing alxittt practical results. While these thoughts of inventinns continued to Ik.- revolved in his active mind, he came to the conclusion thai a business education was needed before he could hope to improve his condition. He entered one of the excellent schools <if his native city. Duff's Commercial College, and after taking the complete business course removed to East Liverpool, in June. iKw_>.

successfully for some ti years. He still owns the ]>r<i|)erty but has not been its active manager since 1003. During all this period he has continued his experiments in the line of various inventions, meeting with frequent disappointment and suffering financial loss at times, but the success which has crowned Ins persistent effort- well repays him for all he has endured. One i f his earlier successes was the perfecting of the first strictly automatic machine tor the manufacture of copper rivets, by which to rivets could he produced in the time formerly used to make one. His improvements on the old type of rolls formerly in use in working steel and iron have been accepted by the leading mills, while innumerable small inventions, all of a practical nature, are iti general use. After 22 months of ceaseless effort, during which period he was subjected to much ridicule from those who could not understand his genius in being able to accomplish w hat so many had failed to do, he completed the first and only sagger-maker, a machine for use in potteries, which, with four men will perform the same amount of work in less time and in a more satisfactory manner than was formerly done by 1 6 skilled artisans. This machine has been under severe test in the plant of The llmniT Laughlin China Company, at East Liverpool, for the past three months. It is acknowledged to be a great advance on any previous attempt to accomplish like results, iu fact it almost revolutionizes the potterv industry. It so reduces cost of production that it enables manufacturers by its use to compete with the wares made in other lands by underpaid operators.

Mr. Polk has just completed and patented a concrete building-block machine, with uo tons pressure and with a capacity of producing two blocks per minute, the dimension- of a block being 8 by g by 32 inches.

Mr. I "oik was married to Louise frill, who is n daughter of August frill, of fond du Lac Count v. Wisconsin, and they have live children, viz.: Mary M . Florence. Gertrude. William and Louise. The family belong \-> the German Lutheran I lunch.

Politically. Mr. folk is identified with the Republican party but only as a voter, his inclinations never leading him to either seek or accept public office. His fraternal connection is with the Benevolent and Protective Order of the F.Iks, in which Uvly he finds relaxation and o nigenial a unpanionship.

Mr. folk's resilience, a stately brick mansion, is located at the end of Thompson place, on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River. A portrait of the subject of this sketch is presented on a foregoing page.

\MCFL 1RWIX CHISUOLM. proprietor of a 15-acre fruit farm in section I. Perry township, on the New Garden' road just out of Salem, is a well-known and much respected citizen and an honored survivor of the great Civil War. He was born in Salem, a few rods from where he now lives, September 25, 1840, and is a son of John P. and Flsie (Bowker) Chisholm.

The paternal grandafther of Mr. Chisholm was John Chisholm. who was born in Scotland on the Buncltcrcw farm, three miles from the city of Inverness, on May 4. 1763. He came alone to America iu J 785 ami opened up a carpenter and millwright business in Philadelphia, which he followed until 1S0S. when he moved to Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania. There he built a great, stone grist-mill in 1812-13 :mu engaged in milling; in 1823 be bought a farm and thereafter operated lx>th mill and farm. He died in t8.j2. When the British frigates approached Baltimore, in the second war with Great Britain, he served 40 days ns an ensign in the militia in defense of the city. Grandfather Chisholm was' married twice and he had six children by his first wife and seven by the second, who had two children by a former marriage, so that when the family gathered around the generous fire-place, the parents could count 15 children. As far as we know they all reached maturity and did well their part- in lite.

was reared on the farm and learned the trade of blacksmith at Bloomlicld. Pennsylvania. In 1837 lie removed to Crawford County, Ohio, and in the same year found work at Lisbon. Columbiana County, then known as New Lisbon. In January, 1838. be reached Salem. Me conducted a shop at Salem from 1840 until lus death in i88_\ during- which time he also operated his farm of 49 acres. Me was a man of sterling character, one in whom his tellowcittzens placed reliance and one whom they selected as a general counselor. Me was a member of the Council from 1846 until 1S47. It) early political life a Whig, he became closely identified with the Republican party a later date. Me was a leading member of the Methodist Church and held positions 011 its official board for years.

The mother of our subject was 1)orn at Salem. Ohio. June 10. 1817. and her whole life was spent in this vicinity, her death taking place at the age of 75 years. She came of Revolutionary stock and of a distinguished military family. The family was established in this country in if>(>7. in which year her ancestor, an Englishman, came to America, settling in Connecticut. Mcr grandfather was Lieut. William Bowker. who was bom in 1767 in Burlington County. New Jersey. Me was one of the first to join the patriot army and was one of tire last to lay dow n anus. Me was a member of the 35th Battalion of New Jersey militia and served under the immediate command of < a-icral Washington and during a part of his service belonged to the General's liodv guard. 1 1 e endured the privations of the terrible winter at Valley h'orgc and he participated in the battles of White l'lains. Monmouth. Germantow;! ;uid Bradywiuc. Before the war he had kept a tavern on the highway between Mount Molly and Mullica Mill. Me entered the service of his country as a private and for gallant action was commissioned a lieutenant.

Isaiah Rowker. son of Lieut. Wilham Rowker. and father of Mrs. Chisholm, also serv ed his country, taking part itt the War of iSij. Me enlisted from Salem, the company being made up of men from Salem and ( New') Lis1«n and commanded by Captain Blackburn. This Com-

|Kiny spent four weeks at Mansfield and spent the winter of iSij-13 at Fori Meigs. Mr. Rowker was included in the detachment which i was sent to the relief of Winchester. During ibis part of his service an occasion arose on w hich his promptness in killing an Indian saved the life of Captain Blackburn, an act which was I never forgotten by his grateful superior. Me ! returned to Salem in August, 1813.

The children of John ami Elsie (Rowker) ! Chisholm were: Samuel Irwin, of Salem; Mary J., wife of Kmnior K. Lntrikin, of Salem; and Josephus R., of Salem.

When our subject was alwutt in years old. bis father bought a farm in Goshen township, Mahoning County, about four nuies from Salem and the youth was pretty closely occupied on this tract until October. 1854. when he begati to learn the blacksmith's trade with Ins father and worked at Salem until the Civil War broke out. Me had attended school in the meantime and had completed the high school course. On May 12. i86_>, he enlisted for service in Company G, 80th Reg., Ohio , Vol. Inf.. under Capt. S. S. Kemble and Col- [ or.cl Burns, and was mustered in at Camp . Cha>e and was sent to Clarksburg. West Vir- ; gmia. In the lalter part of July this particular ' command was sent to Muttonsvillc, West Virginia, where it was engaged in a great deal of irregular skirmishing, during which time Mr. Chisholm's three-months term of service expired and he was discharged at Cam]) Delaware m September 25th.

Mad Mr. Chisholm not been taken sick with typhoid fever at this time he would likely have immediately reenlisted, but for one year lie was totally incapacitated, after which he we'd to Nashville. Tennessee, and entered the r]uartennaster's department, in winch he remained until April.' 1 8< 14. Again he enlisted h the too-day serv ice, in Company I), 143rd i\<-g.. Ohio Vol. Inf.. under Capt. George W. , Gihbs and Colonel Vodrey and (luring this ser- ! vice lie took part in the nine days fighting in front of Petersburg. On September 12, 1864, he was again honorably discharged.

he had become an expert. lie took as his specialty work on high-grade steel tools and did sonic delicate tempering which had previously hcen done only by foreign experts. From Salem he went to Mmmt Vernon hnt in April. 1870. lie returned to Salem alter lour years of absence and here lie continued to work at his trade until February. 1X74. when he returned to Mount Vernon, where he remained until October, 1879. On his return to Salem this time he was employed at the lhickeye Enpine Works until the spring- of iSS'j and then workeil for Silver & Deming until August. 1884. when he gave up work at Ins trade and took up his residence mi a small farm in order to gratify a love for horticulture which he had cherished since he was 10 years old. I lis little fruit farm yields him a line ino me and enough pleasure to compensate for all the hard work incurred. He has set out with his own hands some 1.800 trees and vines and has fine specimens from a number of European countries; among them he has apples from live European countries, including 13 varieties from Austria- Hungary; plums and pears from four European countries-, and cherries, mulberries ami grapes also from Austria-Hungary, all of which under his intelligent cue and cultivation produce abundantly of the best of their kind. lie has devoted much study to the subject and for the past eight years bas served as judge of agricultural product* and fruits at the annual county fairs, i'lobribly no one in this section is better equipped for the position.

Mr. Chisholm was married February J.*. 1X68, to Nettie L. Mill, w ho w as horn at Mount Vernon. Ohio, February jo. 1840. ami is a daughter of Henry \V. and Elizabeth ( Deem* > Rail, natives <>i Cumliei 1 and. Maryland. They have two children, vi/: John II.. who assisthis father and carries on an insurance business at Salem: and Elsie .V. who resides at home.

Mr. Chisholm has been a ir.cmUr of the Republican partv since 1S-0. and oast lus first vote for Abraham Lincoln hi iSix>. The only office he has ever held ha- been that of member of the School Hoard. He belongs to Tresctt Lost, No. 10, (I. A. k., of Salem, and to Amity

Lodge. No. 124, 1. O. O. I"., of Salem. In closing this record of the life of one of Ferry township's most estimable citizens, it may not be out of place to call attention to the fact that the hues he has followed have been along the path of duty.

\ E. FELLS general manager of The King vN; Fells Hardware Company, of Earn Liverpool, which 1- the oldest istnbhs'ied business in this line in the city ar.il ;iUo die nio-i important, was barn at West 1'oirt. Cohnnbiana County. Olr.o. March 1. 1 Si k runt is a son of (i. Frank and Margaret 1 William* i Fell*.

Nathaniel Fells, the great-grandfather of I. E. I'.elN. was made a freeman of the State of Connecticut in 181 Ins certificate of admission, issued at New Canaan and bearing the date of September K>. iXu. is now in the possession of <>ur subject. Among 4>ther important family paper- which are personally interesting to the descendants, there are a number w hich are also of interest to the public as easting light on a historic past. Among these is a sort of diary in which has been recorded a thrilling and no doubt trustworthy account of the culture and imprisonment of a number of patriots. 011 March 14. 1777. among whom was one J. Beard Fells, a Revolutionary ancestor of our subject. The llntish captors placed the prisoner* o,: board the "Sliced well." confining them 111 the hold of the vessel, in which they were taken to Flushing. Long Island. There ; they were lam led and were given victuals and I wine at the house- of Cioveruor Brown, and j were kindly cared for until taken to New York. I where on March Jist they were sent under I guard 10 the sugar house, which is described as i a very objectionable place. There are many j item* in the book of historical value. Mr.

Fells also owns his ancestor's old wallet and his i account book which shows that Nathaniel Ecll* was a shoemaker and was doing a good business as early as 1 770.

the first settlers in Columbiana County. By trade lie was a blacksmith ami he combined worked at his trade with farming, after sailing in Ohio.

C Erauk Hells, s.in of (ieorge HclU. ami lather of our subject, was hum in HSkrun township. Columbiana Comity, Ol.i... ami learned the blacksmith's trade with his lather. This lie followed until he enlisted fur service in the C ivil War. entering the t.i.^rd Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf. ]'le married a daughter of Solomon Williams, who was h<irn on the farm in Madison township where the family still reside. Mr. Hells being a prominent farmer and valued citizen. Me has served his township in many offices. being elected to these by the Republican party with which he has long been identified. Roth he and his wife are valued members of the Presbyterian Church in which he has k-cn both trustee ami treasurer. Their four children were: Ira E.. of this sketch : < ieorge M.. of Yonngstowu. Ohio: W illiam I... of Elkrun township; and Frederick, who died in iSS.v

Cntil he had reached his legal majority, our subject remained on the home farm ass-sting his father and obtaining liis education in the local schools, in iKon lie removed to East Liverp.xl and entered the employ ,,f the Million Hardware \ Supply Company, with which house he remained for the succeeding 10 years and then started jnio business fot himself. I wo years later he returned to his former position and continued with that firm until 1K04. when it was reorganized and succeeded by the firm of Shuc & Hells. They purchased the hardware business ot ( ic rge Caston & Sons, which had been established in 1N0; 0:1 Second street. Ab-ut iNKn it was removed to its present location, , the east side of tbc "Dininonil." In 1)^)7 Mr Fells sold his interest to bis partner, who continued the business alone "i.td looj. w hen the l;rm of ( ntt rnr-i \- |-osv-, ler purchased il ami cat t ied 1: on miiil October. r<;o.b In tins year our subject .an! Andrew W. King succeeded to die I m 1 > i - i< - . and in the lollowing vcar :t incorporated under the house in the city. but. under its new management, is doing by far the largest business. This house handles everything in hardware, including hardware, mantels, tile, chandeliers, etc., their great stock of goods requiting the four floors ami bisenient of the building to accommodate it. Mr. Hells is general manager and has tf e men in bis ciilpb >v.

Mr. Eclls married Maude M. File, who was bom at West Point, Columbiana County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Isaac Fife. They have tw o children : Helen Marie and Donald Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. EeMs are members of the I'irst Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool. Mr. Eells has many business connections, is interested in numerous civic movements of a pubhe-spirited nature, and is fraternally associated w ith the ( Hd bellow s and the Woodmen of the World.

>CH PR ADSII AW. This name is one held in the highest esteem in East Liverpool. The venerable founder of the family here has passed away, his beloved wife sleeps by his side, but they are recalled by worthy descendants and by those oa er- widening influences which germinate in useful, nobly-lived, unselfish hvos