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Haivey J 392 Anderson, Martin C 405 Alexander, Joseph H 419 Arbiickle, James F 459 Ayres, Judge Alexander C 464 B Brown. Hon. Edgar A 25 Browning. Miss Eliza G 36 Bevijle, Henry H 38 Baitholomew. Pliny Webster 48 Bieler. Capt. Jacob L 66 Brown. Demarchus C 87 Benton, Prof. Allen R 91 Brown, Arthur V 94 Bell, J. E 97 Brown, Henrv J 101 Barnes, M. D. , Henry F 102 Bedford. M. D.. C. T 109 Bowser. Edward Thomas 118 Butler, John Maynard 132 Bradley, Giles A 133 Bell, M. D., Guido 138 Belles, Caleb 139 Blount, Brazillai M 142 Bullock, Henry W 146 Brennan. M. D.. E. J 150 Barnes, Dr. Charles Aimer 174 Barnes, M. D. , Carl L 175 Ballweg, Frederick 176 Boring, Ephraim 180 Bceckliug, George A 181 Buchanan, D. D. S., Albert E 189 Brown, D. D. S. , Daniel N 197 Butler. Ovid 204 Brown, M. D., John Randolph 211 Brewer, Alfred 213 Boiler, Peter 220 Butterlield, Rev. Luke G 223 Blaker, Mrs. Eliza A 236 Brown, Dr. Benjamin A 250 Bowser, William H 258 Bruce, James P 289 Bergmann, Francis J 299 Brayton, Dr. Alemliert Winthrop 303 Baker, Conrad 309 Baker, Albert 310 Bristow, Henry 320 Buskirk, Hon. Samuel 328 Bailev, George W 330 Bolton, Mrs. .Sarah T 343 Buehler. Dr. Jacob 353 Buschmann, William 373 Bruner, Henry Lane 378 Bremer, Fred 395 Butiie. August 397 Bowman, William Norman 404 Backus. Victor M 430 Black, Charles H 436 Bade, William 442 Boatright, William 444 Butcher Mrs. Ellen 449 Bellemore, William H 463 C Cox, Hon. Millard F 19 Colfax. Hon. Schuyler 23 Churchman. F. M 30 Cady, Frederick W 44 Cook, George J 49 Comingor, M. D., John A 51 Corbaley, Jeremiah J 52 Corljaley, Samuel B 53 Compton, Samuel M 55 Calvelage, August H 56 Cunningham, Dr. Henry S 88 INDEX. Carson, M. D., JoLn H Carriger, John J (!()lter, Georgp K Collins, Epiiraiui ( "oe, Henry Cruse, James S Craig, J(jLn V Clarke, M. D., WilliMni Bradley . Cockrum, John B Cnifl, Hon. Willianj H Collins. Jerry Cruse, Henry Caveu, Hon. John Castor, M. D., Hirain C Cline, M. D., Lewis C Caskey, Jacob B Carter, George H Coble, Jr., (^eorge Chambers. Smiley Newtmi Combs, M. D., (ieorge W Carter, M. D. , James Cox, Charles E . Coburn, Gen. John Combs, John W Conroy, John Cosier. Orval 1) Christian, Thoma.s J Collins, Andrew Chamliers & Bro. . O. C Carter, John V Carson, Petor (Jossell, WiUiiim Cochrane, Sanjiul \\ Canfiekl, Woods P I'AGK . 95 . 90 .114 .144 .146 .152 .153 .157 .167 .173 .185 .205 .207 212 '217 .241 .248 .251 .258 .294 .298 .319 .328 .343 .352 .357 .362 .384 .389 .394 .430 .446 .449 .461 Daniels, Kdward 81 Driggs, N. S 83 Downing, Hon. ilit-hael \ 95 Daniels, Milton H 104 Dennv, Hon. Caleb S 108 Dnnn'ing. M. D., L. H 126 Dobvns. John Harger 178 Denny. Bobert 182 Dennv, Theodore Vernon 199 Denny, Elizabeth (McLaughlin) 200 Dunmeyer, Christian 225 Duzan,"l\L D., George N .230 DoUmaii. Henry 242 Dennv, Austin Flint 259 Deari'uger, Frank B 283 David, B( njamin F 288 Dale, diaries A 372 Demott. John 383 Dreier, Ernst H. G 396 Deitch. M. D., Oscar S 398 Deitcb, M. D.. Othello L 398 Dunlap, Jose|)h A 418 Donnelly, Maurice 438 Davis, Robert 458 Elliott, Bvion K 18 Eastman," M. D., LL. D., Joseph 21 Edenbarter, M. D., George F 35 Emmett, Robert F 52 English. William Hayden 73 Eaton, Thomas Sanduskv 122 Emmerich. Prof. C. E . ." 132 Earp, M. S., M. D., Samuel Evingston . . 144 Elliott. Joel T 193 English, Joseph K 245 Eden, Samuel C 299 English, Hon. Will E 325 Eaglestield, James T 342 Elbracht, August 382 Egan, Jeremiah 411 ErnestinofP, Prof. Alexander 423 Ellis, Hiram R 453 Fohl, Bernie A 31 Flick, W. B 48 Fortune. William 112 Fitzgerald, Philander H 147 Foutz, John W 148 Fitzhugb, Joseph F 149 Fisher. Amos \V., M. D 206 Furr, John 233 Foley, John E 236 Frazier. Sinietm 24o Frazier,,Jr., Simeon 246 Fulton. William H 246 Frankel. Jacob 255 Furnas, Robert 286 Fi.sher. -loseph L 347 Fairlianks, Charles Warren 362 Ferree, Dr. Shadrach L 371 Fessler. Levi H 374 Fetrow, William 413 Field, O. T 455 Gates, Dr. Willard G 113 Graj', Hon. Isaac P 117 Greene, James 147 George, D. D. S., J. H 153 Greene, John C 169 Graydou, Dr. Robert Geddes 170 Guedelhoefer, John 21o Gordon, Willard G 271 Gilbreath, Robert 295 INDEX. Gray, Jonathan Goiliy, Sylvester S . . . . (Treeiileaf, Clements A. Giezemlauuer, William. (Tauld, Atlam A (-reorge, Lewis Gasper, John H (iall, Albert I'ACK .302 . 307 ,315 .331 . 400 . 42') .456 .405 H Hovey, Gen. Alvin Peterson 17 Hendricks. Hon. Thomas A 29 Heideureich, John 32 Harrison, William Henrv 34 Heiskell, M. D.. William L 41 Hasty, M. D., (reorge 54 Hays, M. D., Franklin 70 Hartje, John 75 Hessler, Dr. Robert 80 Hollingsworth, Ira S4 HoUingsworth, Daniel 85 Hollingsworth, Francis Marion. 8f) ■ Hosbrook, Daniel Bates 92 Haynes, M. D., John U 108 Hawkins, W. H 120 Herve}', M. D., James Walter 129 •4laynes. E. A. P 135 Hombnrg. Dr. Couradin (Jacob) 137 Hendricks, Allan 159 Hackedorn, W. E 108 Harlan, L. P 172 Heath, Dr. Frederic Carroll 182 Hyde, Nelson J 18fi Henderson, J. O 191 Hoyey, Alfred R 190 Harvey, Dr. Thomas B 201 Harvey. M. D., Jesse Butler 203 Hord, "Oscar B 218 Hoiiser, M. D., James A 226 Houser, M. D., Solon K 227 Howard. Hon. Timothv E 231 Harold, Dr. David H." 244 Hilgenl)erg, Christian A 252 Hall, Hiram Harden 263 Hall, Prof. Archii)ald M 265 Hansen, Peter C 270 Hawkey, Stanton W 271 Holle, Herman C 281 Hudson, James W 283 Heintz, Valentine 289 Hardin, James Thomas : 293 Hahn, Orville L 296 Hake, Carl von 297 Hyland, James 301 Hardacre, John 306 Hartmann. Charles F , . 307 Holtzman, John W 317 Head, John E 318 Hacker, Hon. William 321 Holman, Hon. William S 335 Heinrichs, Charles E 341 Hannah, Alexander M 348 Hadley, William 353 Habenev, Henry F 354 Howe, Prof. Thomas Carr 354 Harrison, Gen. Benjamin 363 Harding, Laban 365 Haeberle, William 367 Heinv, Eli 367 Hittle, Joseph 382 Hollingsworth, William H 403 Hartley, Col. Benjamin W 406 Hoerger. Louis E 419 Herig, John H 420 Henthorn, M. D. , Leroy S 431 Hnls, James H 44 * Hnkriede, Ernst 448 Heurj', George S 4;)0 Haeberle, William 460 I Ittenbach, Gerhard 300 Indianapolis Basket Company 332 J Jones, Hon. Aquilla 24 Jones, Aquilla Q 25 Jameson, M. D. , Patrick Henry 45 Jennings, Presley 58 Johnston, James HI Johnson, George A 253 . Johnson, Caleb 272 Jameson, Hon. Ovid B 375 Johnson, Theodore 402 Johnson, James '. 402 Johnson, David 410 Jones, Frederick 432 Jared, Granville 4ti4 K King, Myron D 28 King, Isaac 64 Kinsley, Mrs. Elizabeth 86 Kahlo, Hon. Charles 115 Kendrick. William H.. M. D 239 Kem]ier, Henry Mathews 263 Kingsley, Adrial Sylvanns 341 Kraas, William 361 Knerr, Dr. Charles B 373 Kellogg, Cliarles N 393 Karrer, (;harle8 T 403 Kottlowski, Ernest F 415 Kissel, Peter 441 INDEX. Linn, T. B Lange, Gustave C Lockwood, Virgil H Lander, AVilliiim F Lewis, A. M., M. D., Edwin R. . Long, M. D., John 15 Lambert, M. D., John A Laut, Henry W Lieber, Peter Lieber, A Lanktree, James W Langenberg, Henry W Le Page, John P Lawler, Francis M Landiueier, William Lang, John A Leatheiman, JI. D., A. Lincoln. Larimore, George \V Lowe, Sr. , Nahnm H Lange, W. C Leeman, William Laitner, Lonis . i t AW) .192 .195 .209 .220 .221 .257 .2()1 . 262 .268 .276 .285 .287 .291 . 295 .318 . 350 .399 .435 .444 .459 M Matthews, Gov. Chinde. . . . Morton. Hon. Oliver Perry Mitchell, Maj. James L . . . Morrison, Frank W 19 20 89 50 Maxwell. M. D., Allison 57 Malott, Yolney Thomas 67 Mack. Fred J 75 Mueller, Ferd. A 81 Mosier, Hon. Cvrns F 88 Mnrphv, Martiii J 100 MoBride, Hon. Robert W 110 McMaster, John L 124 Mount, Thomas R 141 McGuilin, John B . ." 142 Moore, William 143 McGregor, William 150 Mills, Thomas P 160 Mason, Augustus Lynch 164 ^ Miller, George W 1 74 McNutt, J. C 176 Morgan, Sylvester A 194 Myers, D. A 198 Martindale, E. B 221 McCormick, John Lewis 230 ifoorhous, Hiram 239 McKee, Thomas M 240 Morau. Thomas 247 McCormick, William S 260 McDonald, John W 262 Morse, Thomas J 266 Mansfield, Joseph B 266 McCarty, Nicholas 278 Martin, John 275 McCIain, Rev. Matthew 277 McClain, William T 278 Maun, Wintield Scott 279 Mills, Joel 280 Millhous, Henry 281 Meadows, Charles 296 Martin, D.D. S. , G. B 297 McConnell. J. P 330 McGuire, Joseph A 333 McFarland, William 338 Mayhew, Han y M 370 Myers, Vincent 387 McGinnis. AVilliam 3S9 Matlock, James B 395 Miethke, Robert 398 Magennis. James 401 Meyer, Frederick J 406 Miller. George F 427 McConnell, Thomas 427 Magel, Henry 436 McOuat, Andrew W 447 Mitchell, William J 452 Metsker, John T 457 Masou, Charles 457 Miller, Samuel 458 Miller, W. H. H 464 N Newland, Abner L 165 Nash, M. D., George W 193 Noni.s, William F 229 Neal, Capt. J. Stut 256 Nelson, Thomas H 269 Nuerge & Reinking 285 Nixon, Lee 293 Nuerge, Charles 397 Noble, Daniel W 439 New, Hon. John C 466 Ontland, M. D. O'Meara, Patri , Edgar ^k -1 . . . . M. .241 .428 Pickerill, M. D., George Washington. . . 26 Patterson, ]\f. D., Amos W 40 Prunk, M. D.. Daniel H 59 Prunk, Mrs. Harriet Augnsta 62 Pressly, John T 65 Pearson, John R 8o Pfeudler, Samuel 121 Prather, Augustin B 125 Potter, A. M., M. D., Theodore 159 Penn, Joseph 162 INDEX. xiu Pfaff, M. D., O. G Page, M. D., Lafayette F Panli, Henry Pressler, Guiilo R Perry, Ph. D., M. D., Joseph Robert. Pantzer, M. D., Hugo Otto Prange, Fred W Phillips, William Henry Harrison Park, John Thomas Purman, M. D., Darius M Pumphrey, Edward M Pape, Fred W Prange, Frank Pearson, Charles L Pierson, John W Pahud, Alfred Pendergast, John G Priudle, David J . 16() ,1(58 .186 . 228 .235 .253 .289 . 292 .349 . 352 .360 .367 .376 .396 . 399 .409 .412 .435 Rienian, Charles 93 Rieman, Henry William 93 Reynolds, Charles E 139 Rowe, M. D. , Louis M 1 63 Roaehe, Judge Addison L 210 Rathsam, John G 211 Russe, Henry 212 Reichwein, Philip 248 Riley, James Whilcomb 255 Reynolds, Jesse Allen 282 Reinking, Henry E 286 Rauh, Henry 291 Rink, Joseph A 304 Roberts, George H 305 Rothert, John H 339 Roach, William J 340 Roberson, William N 35.S Roller, Philli]) J 366 Roth, JohnH 390 Randall, Nelson A 400 Robinson, Lew 415 Reading, William A 424 Roberts, Prof. J. B 425 Rutledge, Dr. E. D 433 Ratlitf, Nathan 443 Read, Charles W 452 S Schley, Hon. John 41 Saak, Frank 47 Schuck, Samuel 69 Shinn, William J 80 Swan, Rev. George E. . . 83 Sullivan, W. A 90 Sterne, Albert E 91 Siudlinger, Peter 100 Shaw, Benjamin C 105 Schroer, Edward E 127 Spafford, Thomas E 140 Sherer, E. J 153 Schmidt, Anton 154 Sniall, Samuel 167 Sullivan, Cornelius W 173 Scheideler, V. G., Very Rev. Anthony. . .177 Scott & Sons, William" A ". . . . 180 Stein, M. D. , Frederick 184 Stein, Theodore 184 Smith, William P 187 Smith, George M 190 Scherer, M. D., Simon P 195 Spahr, George W 215 Sloan, Phar. D., M. D., George W 219 Schaefer, M. D., Constantine R 224 Schrimsher, Jasper W 227 Smythe, William H 238 Senour, Richard 242 Schmidt, Christian Frederick 260 Schmidt, John W 261 Spielhoff, Henry 265 Shimer, Asa N 268 Schweikle, Jacob F 288 Stone, Dr. Richard French 311 Streight, Gen. Abel D 313 Sutcliife, M. D. , John A 316 Sewall, Theodore Lovett 321 Sewall, Mrs. May Wright 322 Springer, Isaac 332 Smither, William 334 Slater, Jacob H 345 Sawyer, Iredell 351 Shea, James 355 Swain, James 356 Strohmeyer, Deitrioh F 361 Seerley, Martin 369 Scott. Adam 370 Schad, Charles H 372 Smither, Theodore F 376 Schmidt, Edward 378 Sloan, William 379 Schilling, Charles 380 Schilling, John Frederick Henry 381 Shaffer, George W 391 Schmid & Sons, John C 391 Smith, George F 393 Shimer, Corydon R 407 Sanders, John 411 Sears, John W 413 Siegmund, William 415 Shilling, Stephen A .417 Swartting, Lawrence 421 Smock, R. M 423 Stanley, George U' 429 INDEX. Sheehan, Thomas 429 vSiuith, James H 433 Singleton, Jobn W 484 Stoops, Philip 440 Sanders, William 442 Stout, Fnrmau 445 Stout, George W 453 Slack, John K 454 Schoershusen. Charles H 456 Schwegmau, William 460 Sieg, Jacob 462 T Thrasher, Prof. William 30 Taylor, Napoleon B 71 Thompson, Hon. Richard W ys Tnrpie, Hon. David 104 Todd, Dr. Robert Nathaniel 117 Todd, Levi L., M. D 119 Taggart, Thomas 1 28 Todd, Isaac Montreville 229 Teneyck, Samuel Hanway 270 Tanner, Harry C 333 Tallentire, Thomas 355 Thornton, Charles E 377 Thurtle, John St. George 404 Trie.sy, Augustus E 414 Tall, William K 417 Truemper, C.J 437 Tobin, James 4;)1 Teckenbroek, John H 4.^1 Turpie, Hon. David W.', Udell, Eugene 1 58 Voorhees, Hon. Daniel W 87 Varney, Major A. L 141 Vernon. INI. D., V. S., George W 214 Von Hake, Carl 297 Van Deman, Joshua H 346 W Wright, Harvey A 32 Wiegand, Antoine oo Woodburn, James H 36 Woodburn. Dr. Frederick C 37 Webster, J. H 43 Wilson, Hon. John R 50 Wallace, Gen. Lew 59 Wishard. M. D.. William H 76 Wehrman, M. D. , Ernest A 82 W illiams. Gov. James D 98 Walker, Col. I. N 124 Woodard, M. D., Nathan D 134 Wood, Horace F 1 36 Wishard, Dr. William Niles 155 Williams, William 161 Wright, M. D., William M 179 Wilson. M. D., AmosL 191 Wagner, William Henry 208 WoUenweber, Charles L 222 Watts, James M 223 Wright, Isaac 234 Wright Noah 243 Wright, Jasper Newton 244 Wharton, J. W 252 Wocher, John 267 Wright. Jesse 273 Waeker, John 284 Wishmeyer, Christian F 290 Wyenberg, Peter C 300 Wright, M. D., Ivy E 331 Witty, Capt, John B 337 Wie.se, Christian F 350 VVenning, Dick 359 White. William Woodford 385 \\'eljb, James 386 Webb, Ira C 416 Wulff, Conrad C 420 Weaver, O. R ^^422 Wright, T. M 426 Wright, Wintield Taylor 445 Worthington, Robert 450 Wehking, Charles F 455 Woods, Robert E 462 Y Young, A. A 99 Youart, Dr. John Milton 336 Youart, Dr. Joseph D 337 Z Zion, Alonzo A 203 Zener, Robert 305 ILLUSTRATIONS. IL.LUSTRAT10NS. PAGE ^Gen. Alvin P. Hovey Frontispiece /Gen. Benjamin Harrison " /Gen. Lew Wallace " / Gen. A. D. Streight / Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks. .... " ■/ Hon. Albert G. Porter /Hon. Joseph E. McDonald / Hon. Oscar B. Hord / James Whitcomb Riley " ■^ Hon. Millard F. Cox facing page It) /Joseph Eastman, M. D., LL. D '• 21 I Hon. Edgar A. Brown " 25 ^George Washington Pickerill, M. D. " 26 / F. M. Churchman " 30 / George F. Edenharter, M. D " 35 •/ Maj. James L. Mitchell '• 39 /J. H. \Veb.ster " 43 AV. B. Flick " 48 J Hon. John R. Wilson " 50 V Robert F. Emmett " 52 / Allison Maxwell, M. D " 57 / John T. Pressly " 65 y Volney T. Malott ' ■ 67 V Fraplilin W. Hays, M. D ' 70 V Hon. William Hayden English " 73 / Fred J. Mack • ' 75 J T. B.Linn " 77 s/ Ernest A. Wehrman, M. D " 82 J Dr. Henry S. Cunningham " 88 yAlliert E.'Sterne, M. D " 91 -/John J. Carriger " 96 7 Peter Sindlinger " 100 4 Henry F. Barnes, M. D "102 ■( C. T. Bedford, M. D "109 J Hon. Charles Kahlo "115 ./ W. H. Hawkins "120 4 Col. I. N. Walker "124 ^ L. H. Dunning, M. D "126 V James Walter Hervey, M. D "129 -/ Nathan D. Woodard, M. D "134 -J P. W. Bartholomew "152 PAGE John B. Cockrum facing page 167 / Lafayette F. Page, M. D "168^ George A. Boeckling " 181' William F. Lander " 195^ Theodore V. Denny " 199^ Elizabeth Denny " 200y Hon. John Caven " 207"^ George W. Vernon. M. D., V. S. . . " 214*/ George N. Duzan. M. D . " 230 / Hon. Timothy E. Howard " 232 ''^. William H. Smvthe " 238 '^ Hugo Otto Pantzer, M. D " 253 ^ Thomas J. Morse " 266 / John Martin " 275^^ Henry W^. Langenberg " 276 George W. Combs, M. D " 294-^ Clements A. Greenleaf " 315/ John W. Holtzman " 317/ Hon. Will E. English " 325^^ Joshua H. Van Deman " 346v Joseph L. Fisher " 348»^ Edward M. Pitmphrey " SfiO*' A. Q. Jones " 402/ A. W. Fisher, M. D " 408'/ J. G. Pendergast " 412 /' John M. Butler "'418^ Bvron K. Elliott " 424*' Hon. C. S. Denny " 429' W. H. Potter " 431/ Dr. J. A. Sutcliffe " 435^^ Charles F. Hartmann "438/ Charles Rieman (deceased) " 446*' Thomas Taggart '' 446 "' Mrs. Benjamin Harrison " 458'' Mrs. T. A. Hendricks "458 May Wright Sewall "458 Miss E. G. Browning " 45S Miss M. E. Ahern " 458 ' Central College of Physicians and Sur- geons 460'^ Medical College of Indiana 462 < ^1 '.^^^^^^ v^. \ / v : ^^5A.H0«^'^ ' 3ENJAMIN HARRISOh / ( JAMDWHITCOriB RILEY J pICTORiaL BNt) glOGRaPHICSL IVHj MOIRS ..OF. Indianapolis anlj Marion County, Indiana. /^3T^- ALVIN PETERSON HOVEY, who died while serving his first term as governor I 'jrp of Indiana, was a native Hoosier, his birth occurring in that widely famed county Vi_J- of Posey September 6, 1821, and, like thousands of others who attained prominence in American history, his lot in youth was one of hardship, and gave no hint of the honors that a strong intellect, fairly used, coupled with unwearying industry, was to bring him. In the common schools of his native county, which were then of the poorest, and are not now much better, he managed to pick up a rudimentary education which he supplemented by hard study after the active work of liis life had begun. He studied law, and liaving been admitted to the bar in 1843, when about twenty-two years of age, he entered at once upon what his youth and surroundings considered was a successful and lucrative practice as an attorney at Mount Vernon. For seven years he devoted himself to his profession, but about 1851 he was elected a member of the constitutional convention by which the constitution of Indiana was revised, and so greatly did he distinguish himself in that body that in the next year he was chosen circuit judge of the Third Judicial District of his State, and, after three years' service upon the bench, was in May, 1854, made one of the judges of the Supreme Court of Indiana, Init held the position only a few months. He was appointed by President Pierce, in 1855, United States district attorney for the District of Indiana, from which he was removed by President Buchanan because of having been an ardent supporter of Douglas. During the war with Mexico he was a lieutenant, but his company failed to secure an entry into one of the regiments assigned to Indiana. When the war of the Rebellion came upon the country, although he had never had any military training and had never shown the slightest aptitude or inclination for the military profession, he instantly cast aside his personal consid erations, enlisted in the service and started out as colonel of volunteers, by appointment of Gov. Morton. His command was first employed in Arkansas, where, without any opjiortu- nity of becoming distinguished in battle, he so bore himself that he won the admiration of his su[)eriors. Shortly after tiie reduction of Fort Donelson, for meritorious service, he was commissioned brigadier general, and a short time after was made major general, although he did not receive his commission until two years after it was granted. In time his chance came to show the mettle of which he was made. Transferred to the Army of Tennessee, just before the opening of the memorable campaign which ended on July 4, 1803, in the surren- der of Vicksburg, he was assigned to an important command. At the battle of Champion's 18 MEMOIRS OF INDlAyAPOUS Hill, which was the |)ivotal one of the brief anil briiliatit series of engagements by which Gen. Pembertoii was forced l)iick with his entire armv into Vicksbnrg, Gen. llovey so executed tlie task which fell to his lot tiiat (icn. Grant spoke of him, in liis otHcial report, in terms of highest ]iraise, awarding liiiu the iionor of the victory at Cliaiujiion's Hill, which Grant himself called the '' key battle '' of his movements to get in the rear of Vicksbnrg. After the fall of this place he was sent to the held of duty where he could gain no military laurels, l)ut where his services were of vital value to the Union cause, for he was put in command of the District of Indiana, where, with the powerful aid of Oliver P. Morton, then governor, he prosecuted and kept the disaffected element under control. The war being ended he resigned his commission in the army in October. ISfiS, and soon after was appointed United States minister to Peru, having declined the mission to Buenos Ayres, which had been tendered him. After holding the post of minister to Peru for tive years, he resigned it in ISTO, when he returned to Indiana and resumed the practice of law, to which he confined himself for the nest sixteen years; but all the time having a keen interest in public affairs, l)oth national and State, he put his ability as a public speaker at the service of the Republican party, having, prior to the war, been a Democrat. In 188G he was a candidate of his party for Congress and was elected in a close district. In the House of Representatives he showed so much civic ability that in 188S he was made the nominee of his party for governor of his State, anil entered at once upon the hottest political campaign the State has ever known. As a result of the canvass he received a plurality of votes of "2, '200 over his competitor. Gen. Matson, who had been a gallant Union soldier, had shown a capacity for civic oflice, and was in every way the strongest candidate the Democrats could have nominated. Being thus chosen as the first Republican governor Indiana has had since the war, Ciov. Hovey entered upon the duties of his oflice, and in their discharge displayed the same courage, clear intel- lect and unsullied integrity with which he ever met every other function allotted to him. While fulfilling the requirements of his office he was taken ill and died November 23, 1891. He was a ripe liatin scholar, was determined and self reliant, a frequent contributor to mag- azine literature, and a poet of more tliaii ordinary aljility. Byron K. Ellujtt. Tins well known jurist and author was fiorn in Butler County, Ohio, Septeml)er 4, 1885, of that sturdy Pennsylvania stock which has furnished to nearly all jiarts of the country some of their most progressive and sul)stantial citizens. James Elliott, his grandfather, emigrated to Ohio from Pennsylvania in 1799. Until 1849 .Judge Elliott lived at Hamilton, Ohio. Later he made Cincinnati his home until December, ISoO, when he took up his residence in Indianapolis, where, at the "Old Seminary," under the tutelage of Mr. Lang, he completed the education he had begun at Hamilton Academy and continued at Furman's Seminary. In February, ISoS, he was admitted to the bar, and in May, 187)9, was elected city attornej', though he was then only twenty-four years old and was in the first year of his practice. After the outbreak of the Rebellion he was in the hundred days' service as a captain in the One Hundred and Thirty second Regiment, and later was assistant adjutant general on the staff of Gen. Milroy. Returning to Indiaiuipo- lis, he resumed the practice of his profession, and in 1805, 18(17 and 1809. successively, was elected city attorney. In October, 1870, he was elected judge of the Criminal Court, an office which he resigned in November, 187'2, to accept the office of city solicitor, which was unanimously tendered him by the Common Council. In 1873 he was again elected city attorney. In 1870 he was elected to the bench of the Superior Court. Four years afterward the Re])ulilicans elected him judge of the Supreme Court for the Central District of Indiana. He was nominated l)y acclamation for the same position in 188t) and elected. In 1892 he was again nominated for the office, luit in common with all the other eatulidates of his party, was defeated. He has served many terms as chief justice of the Su|ireme Court. In and out of his profession he is regarded as one of the purest, fairest and clear- est sighted judges in the State, and there is not a judge anywhere in whose rulings and opinions more implicit confidence is placed than in his. He has gained a national reputa tion as a writer of legal literature. Three volumes, "The Work of the Advocate," "The Law of Roads and Streets'' and "Appellate Procedure,"' were the joint production of the Judge and his son, William F. Elliott. These works are published liy the Bowen-Merrill Company, of Indianapolis. "The Law of Roads antl Streets" has the largest and most A\ihvl-XM^ AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 19 general circulation of any law book brought out in recent years. "The Work of the Advo- cate" elicited a two-page review in the Albany Laiv Journal, in which the book is highly praised, not alone for its value to lawyers, but for its literary merit. "It is a pleasure," wrote the able reviewer, "to read such an excellent style, never diffuse and never barren, supplied with striking antitheses and enlivened with apt anecdotes. The Judge is always acute and ingenious." Commenting on "The Law of Road.s and Streets," the Central Law Journal of St. Louis adds: "The high reputation and wide experience of Judge Elliott as a member of the Supreme Court of Indiana is such that our readers need not be told that he is capable of preparing a thoroughly good law book. He is the oldest and by com mon consent the leading member of that court, and, indeed, in point of learning and ability, occupies a place in the front rank of the eminent jurists of this country. His opinions on the bench always exhibit great care, thought and laborious research, and contain terse, vig- orous statements of the law." The latest work, "Appellate Procedure," although it has not long been in use, has taken a place as a standard authority. It is quoted with approval by many of the courts throughout the country, and is much used by members of the bar of many of the States. Judge Elliott's address on thesiiViject of "Local Self Government," read before the annual meeting of the National Bar Association at Indianapolis in lS9tl. is regarded as a masterpiece of thought and diction. His oration at the memorial services held at Goshen in 1890, in honor of the deceased Judge J. A. S. Mitchell, is a perfect classic, and is conceded to be one of the finest eftorts of its kind ever delivered in Indiana. Judge Elliott is a lecturer on equity and jurisprudence at the De Pauw University at Greencastle, and the Northwestern University at Chicago. The old saying to the effect that it is the man who makes the office honorable, not the office which dignities the man, was aptly exem- plified by Judge Elliott's five terms of service as city attorney, during which he made the position one of importance, worth a good lawyer's tenure and attention, whereas it had been a mere party makeweight previously. He has added dignity and respect likewise to every other of the important places he has been called upon to fill. Hon. Millaed F. Cox, Judge of the Criminal Court, Indianapolis, is a son of Aaron and Mary A. (Skaggs) Cox, and was born on his father's farm near Noblesville, Ind., February 25, 1856. His father was of Quaker ancestry and was not only a prominent farmer, but a well known and respected citizen. He was postmaster at Noblesville during the administra- tion of President Andrew Johnson, which was the only public office he ever held, and it came to him unsolicited. Judge Cox's mother was a native of Kentucky, a descendant from one of the oldest families in the State. The Judge numbers among his ancestors men who did gallant service in the cause of their country in the Revolution and in the War of 1812-14. His mother's branch of the family inherited slaves, but freed them and remqved to Ohio, where Mrs. Cox was reared, educated and married. Millard F. Cox received his education . in the common and high schools. His law studies were well advanced under the direction of his uncle. Judge N. R. Overton, of Tipton, Ind., while he was yet comparatively a boy, and in 1875 he came to Indianapolis, and for a while was in the offices of 13uell & Bartholo- mew and Francis M. Trissal, the latter now in Chicago. While acting as assistant reporter of the Supreme Court after this, he finished his law course and was admitted, in 1878, to practice in all the courts, including those of the United States. He soon formed a profes- sional partnership with Fred Heiner, a young man of then brilliant mind and prospects, which terminated a short time after by his removal to Tipton, where he practiced alone until January, 1885, meantime serving at the request of the entire bar, for two years as Master Commissioner of the Tipton Circuit Court. Against his protest, he was nominated by the Democrats for Prosecuting Attorney for Tipton and Howard Counties, and was defeated witii the ticket of his party, which was largely in the minority. Returning to Indianapolis in 1885 he became assistant reporter to the Supreme Court and served in that capacity for four years. In 1890 he was nominated by his party for Judge of the Criminal Court and elected for a term of four years by a majority of nearly 4,000. Gov. Claude "M.vpthews. Generally age and experience are essentials to success in \ r branch of human endeavor a man may see fit to devote his life, and it is an indis- II- fact that public men seldom rise to distinction suddenly. However, in the example • ;.■ .8 we have a man without any special fortuitous circumstances rising by his own 20 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS force of character, great energy and good judgment, to tbe position of chief executive of his State. It is not the nurseling of wealth and fortune who has been dandled into manhood oa the lap of prosperity, that carries away the world's honors, or wields the mightiest influ- ence; but it is rather the man whose earlier years were cheered by few offers of aid, and such has been the experience of Gov. Claude Matthews, who was bora in Bath County, of the Blue Grass State, a son of Thomas A. and Eliza (Fletcher) INfatthews, both branches of the family being farmers, and the maternal grandfather serving as one of Kentucky's repre- sentatives in Congress. He attended such schools as his native State atforded until he attained his fifteenth year, then removed to Mason County, his father having purchased a farm near Maysville. Here the schools were of a l)etter class and he availed himself of these o])por- tunities l)y riding six miles each way daily. In 1S()3 he entered ('enter College, of D:inville, Ky., and in June, 1807, was graduateil from that institution. On January l,of the follow- ing year, he led to the altar Miss Martha K. Whitcoml), the only child of the late James Whitcomb, governor of Indiana from 1843 to 1S4U, and the same year of his marriage re- moved to his farm near Clinton, Vermillion County, Ind. , where he has ever since made his home, being quite extensively engaged in the raising of grain and stock. The county of Vermillion has always been strongly Republican, and although he has always been a Demo- crat, he, in 1870, was persuaded to make the race for the Legislature and was elected by a majority of neatly 300, nothwithstanding the fact that the County that year had a Republican majority of nearly 400 on the State ticket. In 1882, by the advice of friends, Mr. Matthews decided to make the race for the State Senate in the district com- posed of Park and Vermillion Counties, and although this district had a Republican majority of 1,000, he was defeated by less than 300, which fact speaks for itself as to his popularity. In 18110 he was called upon by his constituents to head the State ticket for Secretary of State, and was elected liy a majority of nearly "20,000. In the State Convt^ntion of 18U2, although a candidate for renomination as Secretary of State, his party again placed him at the head of the ticket as candidate for Governor, to which posi- tion he was triumphantly elected, and has since dischaiged his duties in a manner calculated to win the respect and admiration of all Mr. Matthews has always been engaged in farm- ing, and at the close of his official life expects to return' to that work. He is a man of posi five character, strong intellect, capal>le of a great amount of labor, and uo man is more loyal in his citizenship, more faithful in friendship, more devoted in home life or more worthy the regard of his fellow men than Gov. Claude Matthews. He has been prominently connected with the stock breeding interests of the State, and has made a specialty of raising short- horn cattle. He was also an active member, and is yet, of the Farmers" Mutual Benefit As- sociation, and upon the agricultural affairs of his section he has left the impress of his own energy and keen discernment. Hon. Oliver Pekry Morton, deceased. No other man has ever been more renowned . and honored in Indiana, none has ever attained so warmly the affection of the people, and, of all those born within her borders, none has contributed sc) largely to the honor and dignity of the State as the subject of this sketch. Born August 4, 1823, in Wayne County, Ind., he was the son of James T. and Sarah (Miller) Morton. His youth and early man- hood gave no evidence of his future greatness, but on the contrary was of a similar <-haracter to that of thousands of other poor boys of that day. At Miami College, Oxford, Ohio, where he completed his schooling, he acquireil the distinction of being the best debater in the col lege, and after a two years' course he began the study of law at Indianapolis, and was admitted to the bar in 1847. Five j'ears after that time he was a[)pointed circuit judge l)y the governor, but he preferred the more active career of a practitioner to that of wearing the judicial robes. Until 1800 he was in active practice and during this time became celebrated as one of the ablest advocates ever produced l)y the State. Until 1854 he was a Democrat, but was radically opposed to the extension of slavery. He became a Republican npo'i the organization of that {)arty and in 1850 was one of the three delegates sent from Indiana to the Pittsburg convention. This same year he was nominated by the Republicans, by accla- mation, for the governorshi)i, and although defeated at the polls, he was elected t" vrt side in the hearts of his countrymen as the ideal statesman. He never apjsealed tf) 'ii' s passions, but always to their intellect and reason, and whether in attack or defense ]:•:■> ' AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 21 himself h ready and powerful debater. From this campaign of 1856, unsuccessful though it was, Mr. Morton's popularity in the State is dated and from this time forth he became the recognized leader of the Republican party in Indiana. In 1860 he was nominated for lieutenant-governor, with Hon. H. S. Lane for governor, with the distinct understanding, that, if the party was successful, Mr. Lane should ba sent to the United States Senate and Mr. Morton become governor. The election of the Kepublican ticket was followed by the prompt fiiltillment of this understanding, and thus, at the early age of thirty-seven years, Mr. Morton became governor of Indiana. It is said that " great emergencies make great men," and as it so did in the case of Gen. Grant, it likewise did in Gov. Morton's Case. Like a black thunder-cloud athwart the horizon, the secession movement loomed balefully over the political sky and threatened the disruption of the Union. Gov. Morton, upon tak- ing his seat, found himself supported by a loyal majority, but, to the shame of Indiana, he was confronted by a secret, active, unscruj)ulous minority, whose sympathy was not only with the secession movement, but whose active aid and assistance were extended to the dis- loyalists. In the face of these obstacles he was the first governor to proffer President Lin- coln troo])S, and through his personal pledge was enabled to raise funds for the prosecution of the war which a disloyal Legislature refused doing. As " war governor " Mr. Morton was perfection, and, taking it all the way through, his two terms as governor, were of such a brilliant character as to call forth the admiration of eveiy reading man in the nation. The Legislature elected in 1866 made him one of Indiana's United States senators, and he was again chosen to this position upon the e.xpiration of his first term. His readiness in debate, his keen, analytical mind and his wonderful ability made him one of the foremost men in the Senate chamber and enhanced his popularity as a national character. He was a promi- nent candidate for the presidential nomination before the Cincinnati convention that nomi- nated President Hayes, and in 1870 he was offered the English mission by President Grant but declined the position. No name shines with brighter luster in the history of our county than that of Gov. Morton. He died November 1, 1877. Joseph Eastm.^n, M. D., LL. D. There are specialists and specialists. They are countless in number and they vary in skill as stones vary in value from field stones to diamonds and rubies. As in everything else in the world, the proof of the ability of the specialist is in the trial. If he is really more skillful than his brother physicians in the regular practice he demonstrates the wisdom of leaving the treatment of other troubles to others who have given them more study and devoting himself to those in the treatment of which he excels, and it may not be too much to say that he owes it to humanity to do so. Indianajiolis has her full (juota of specialists in many i)ranehes of practice. Some are so incompetent as to be conspicuous for that very deficiency, and between the incompetent to the really skillful there are so many grades that it would be impossible to classify them. As good as the best, as skillful as the most skillful, as successful as the most successful, is Dr. Joseph Eastman. Before becoming a specialist Dr. Eastman won a reputation equally as great as a general practitioner, and had come to be known as one of the leading phy- sicians of Indiana and one of the very greatest surgeons. Dr. Eastman was born in Fulton County, N. Y., January 29, 1842, a son of Rilus and Catherine (Jipson) Eastman, the ma- ternal ancestry being German. As he was obliged to depend upon his own resources at a tender age, his early educational advantages were necessarily circumscribed to those affoided in the winter public schools and in such study as he had opportunity for nights, rainy days and at odd moments. Of industrious habits, he required no urging to induce him to work hard early and late, for work was to him the only means to success in life. Before he had attained the age of eighteen he had put in a three years' apprenticeship at the blacksmith's trade and had become a proficient worker in iron. At the outbreak of the Civil "War he laid down the hammer, and, turning his liack on the anvil, enlisted as a private in the Seventy- seventh New York Volunteers, and the incidents and experiences of his soldier life had a large part in shaping the destinies of his future career. He iKirticipated in four of the leading battles fought in the early part of the war, but after the battle of "Williamsburg, Va., he became a victim of typho-malarial fever and was sent to Mount Pleasant Hosjiital at Washington, D. C. After his recovery he was placed on light duty and later was dis- charged from his regiment and was appointed hospital steward in the United States Army. 22 MEMOIRS OF hXJJlANAPOJJS It was in the performance of the duties of this office that he became cognizant of the ambi- tion which later led him to eminence as a physician, and laid a moat practical and useful foundation for an exceptionally eminent and successful professional career. During his three years' service in the hospital at Washington he attended three courses of lectures given at the I'niversity of Georgetown, from which institution he was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1865. He then passed the army examination and was commissioned assistant surgeon of the United States Volunteers, and served with much credit in that capacity until mustered out of service at Nashville, Tenn., in May, 18')*). Not long after- ward he located at Brownsburg, Ind., where, during the succeeding seven years, he was engaged very successfully in general practice, and, meanwhile, as opportunity offered, he kept up his reading and attended Bellevue Hospital Medical College, from which institu- tion he received his second degree of M. D. in 1871. At the request of Drs. Parvin & Walker, of Indianapolis, Dr. Eastman accepted the chair of Demonstrator of Anatomy in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of that city, and took up his residence there in 1875. Soon afterward lie was appointed consulting surgeon to the City Hospital, a position which he held with great credit to himself and with much benefit to that institution for nine years, during that time delivering courses of lectures on clinical surgery to the students. He was also for eight years the assistant of Dr. Parvin, the distinguished obstetrician and gynecologist. In 1879 he was one of the organizers of the Central College of Pliysicians and Surgeons of Indianapolis, and was induced to accept the chair of Anatomy and Clinical Surgery. After having taught anatomy in the two colleges mentioned for seven years a special chair was created for him in the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, that of diseases of women and abdominal surgery, which he has held continuously ever since. During the past live years Dr. Eastman has been president of this college. The fame which the Doctor had acquired in the treatment of diseases of women and in abdominal surgery com- pelled him perforce to become a specialist whether or no, for the demands upon him for services in these branches of medical practice were so fre to this point, while it was yet a wilderness. The father was among the first of tiu' dauntless spirits to engage in platting and organizing the now thriving town of Cicero, and after seing it grow into a prosperous village, removed with his family to Clinton County, Ind., where the pioneer life was lived over with all its perils and dangers. The wild and savage beasts of the woods made the air resound with their cries and the wilder savage red man threatened with toma- lia.vk and knife. Amid such scenes the early days of George were passed and his education was limited to the subscription school of three months in the year. In 1848 the father took his family to La Fayette, Ind., and George, at the age of eleven, went in his father's store, but his ambitious mind would not forego the benefit t)f the school, which was taught in the winter. At the age of seventeen the intelligent lad entered the Northwestern Christian University, now Butler, fired with the determination to be a minister, an idea implanted by his father's ardent desire and the urgent pleadings of the preachers who visited his father's house, which was ''preacher's home" in all that territory. At the end of three years his heart's desire was gratified and he entered upon the preacher's life with the enthusiasm of a young Paul. He was fluent in speech, earnest, devout and eloquent. For two years he labored earnestly and spoke with pei'suasive force, and then grave doulits tilled his breast. He was not lacking in love for the work, nor was his zeal abated: still a voice within bade him halt and ''take his hand from the plow." Introspection revealed the fact that his mind was speculative, combative, scientific and jnogressive— traits which were taking complete control of him and which he could not possibly resist, and which would liring him into con- flict with the conservative spirit of the church. The ideal preacher of his youth and college days was in absolute antagonism with the actual preacher he was Ijecoming, and the disap- pointment was terrible. For the sake of peace in the church and to follow the lead of his own conscience he withdrew from the ministry. Rejecting the law from a mistaken under- standing of its sco]>ehe turned to the study of medicine, behaving long been a student of books on physical life. Reverses in his father's business threw bini upon bis own resources at the age of twenty. Still undismayed, he taught school and studied medicine in the meantime. For Hve years he taught, his first school being at his old home. La Fayette, and bis second at Paxton, III., and at the latter place one of his jiupils, a black-eyed little miss, Melvina E. Hall, captured his heart. His love was returned, but they waited for twenty-five long years before the day of consummation of their happiness; she waiting in sublime faith anddevotion. while he struggled to acrpiire a competency. Ikit, the longest road has its turning, and the long waited for day finally arrived, the 17th day of May, 1887, the dawn of a bliss as perfect as it is possible lor mortals to attain unto. The happy couple in their married life seemed to be repaid for all their years of delay and disapjiointment. Alas, this lirigbt and bap]iy |)eriod bad a sad and terrible termination, for in a little less than oneyear this brave wife and beloved woman died, a sacrifice upon the sacred altar of maternal love. Of this sad and terrible bereavement the following touching account was handed us by a friend, it having appeared in the doctor's j)aper, the Meers. His dry humor, keen sense of the ridiculous and extensive acipiaintance with liti'rature have aided in rendering his lectuies quite popular with the university students. The Professor is a memlu'r of the Indiana A(!ailemy of Science, and as a teacher is among the most suc- cessful in tlie State. In 1802 Prof. Thrasher married Miss Demia Thayer, daughter of Spencer Thayer and niece of Ovid Butler, Esij., of Indianapolis. Four children were born to this union: Corinne, wife of O. O. Carvin, of Indianapolis; Sallie, wife of A. J. Brown, of Grand Kapids, Mich.; Nettie (deceased); Dr. Allen Wade, of Indianapolis, and Kay mond T. F. M. CniiiiiiiM AX (deceased). The influence of a good man will 'be ever t>xpanding with the lapse of time, and his deeds of charity and acts of love will live to commemorate his name and ]intioned with respect and honor. F. jM. Churchman was a native of the Keystone Slate, born in Schuylkill County, and on April 5, 18;?3, when but an infant, he was taken by his father to Wilmington, Del, where he remained upon a farm near that city until eleven years of age. He received but a limited education and in 184() his half lirother, the late W. H. Churchman, founder of the Indiana Institution for the Blind, asked the father to ^>. # ^A'ip< lU^^^l Z^/l■v^.^^^l V AND MAlilON COUNTY, INDIANA. 31 let him take our subject west witL Lim. He took young Churchman to raise ao.l the latter remained with his brker, W. H. Churchman, a year or two, or until about sixteen years of age^ He was then taken into the bank of the late S. A. Fletcher, Sr. the bank a tiiat time being a small institution, and filled the olHce of messenger. Two or three years later he was made bookkeeper. He continued to live with his brother, reading to him at night and stimulated by a nat'ural taste for reading, he gradually acquired by this practice ™y;'°^ <;;;j;;^°;„ matiou. At the time of his death he possessed a very hue library In 18bo Mr. Chuichmau was admitted to partnership in the institution that owes so much of its reputation for sa^ bility and financial prominence to his close application to business and continued he e until the close of his life. Mr. Churchman was a man of rare force of character, strictest integ- rity, and. coming from Quaker stock, was very reticent He seldom had anything to say was mild but tinn, and his advice when given was sound. Identifaed for f^^ty yea s mI the same institution his career was unusual. He took few vacations and was gifted with an almost unerring penetration, his opinions being often sought on hnancial questions. He had untold opportunities to go into almost every financial and business enterprise that has been started in Indiana, but always declined offering his counsel or hnancial assistance but keeping his business interests contined within the limits of his profession of which he was so thoroughly the master. Mr. Churchman's only diversion was his 240 acres of land below Indianapolis, where he resided for twenty years before his death. there he led a simp e life criving much attention to the breeding of blooded cattle and horses with vyhich his farm was well stocked. He was entirely devoid of ostentation, and rue to his own t.-aining, reared his family as he had been reared, oflering them of course all the educational facilities possible in business and literature. i /i • j. <• t ror,o...^l;o Bermf a Fohl. This gentleman is one of the most popular florists of Indianapol s. His father intended that he should become a minister, but he turned his attention to he cultivation of roses. Could any one preach more uniutermittingly or more eloquently.' Does not one rose tell more of the power of the Creator and the beauty of the 'm- versed- more of living and dying yet living again-than a thousand sermons.' And in Mr. lrovement8 worth $10,000. Since beginning business here Mr. Fold has met with a degree of success of which any man might lie proud. He ranks as one of the loading citizens and enterprising business men, and enjoys, in a remarkable degree, the re- spect of all who know him. He was married in March, 1880, to Sarah J. Wheatcraft of In- dianapolis and they have two bright and promising sons, Bernie A., Jr., and Robert R. Bernie, now twelve years of age, has recently graduated from the high school at Mapleton and has the distinction of being Marion County's youngest graduate. Mr. Fohl and his family are communicants of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Fohl is a liberal supporter of all the direct and auxiliary interests of his church and denomination. John Heidenhkich. The gentleman whose name is at the head of this sketch is the manager of the firm of J. Heidenreich & Co., also one of the proprietors of what is known as the Soutliside Greenhouses, on Applegate and Morton Streets. He is a business man who never suffers his business to push him: but. on the contrary is constanfly extending his field of operations and is seeking new, yet always safe, paths. He makes a specialty of growing roses, that most beautiful flower, and has from 2,000 to 8,000 potted rose plants each year on sale, which, under his skillful care of growing them, bear almost innumerable fine blos- soms. He keeps the choicest, rarest and costliest varieties and also keeps a large and very tine lot of cut floweis of all kinds, the most of which he raises in his extensive and finely e(pup|)ed greenhouses. He owns four lots on Applegate Street, four on Morton Street and has r),O0lt feet under glass, in four tine gieenlu)uses. All this improvement has been made by him, for which he deserves great credit, for he started in the business with only two small lots, and now has extensive premises as above stated. This desirable state of affau's has been brought about V)y keen business foresight and providence. The gentlemen connected with the firm have always dealt fairly by their patrons and as a natural secjuence have met with a substantial reward and are now comfoi'tably provided with the good things of this world. Mr. Heidenreich owes his nativity to Germany where he was born on July C, ]Sfi(5, his father being Joseph Heidenreich, who is a well known and successful nurseryman in the vicinity of Berlin, (Jermany. He has made a s]iecialty of growing fruit trees, in which he has been very successful and he is now a well to do citizen. In his native land John Heiden- reich was reared and educated, and, while not pursuing his studies in school, his time was employed in assisting his father, during which time he ac(piired a taste for his present calling and learned njany of its details which have been of great benefit to him since starting in business for himself. In 1883 he came to the United States and the same year to Indian apolis, and here he at once, with characteristic energy, commenced working at his trade in the employ of other firms until 1890 when he embarked in the business for himself, in which short time an extensive and most profitable business has been built up, the result of intelli- gent grasp of the enterprise and of faithful, honest and persistent work, (^ustomers have not been slow to learn where their interests lie and when once their establishment is patronized that patron is sure to (!ome again. Mr. Heidenreich's partner in business is John Grande, a wide a wakf and enterprising man of business and the excellent commercial (|ualitication8 of these two gentlemen combined make them a strong and reliable firm. Mr. Heidenreich is a member of the Indiana|)olis Florist's Club and the Indiana State Society. Harvev a. Wuioht. This gentleman is the proprietor of Wright's Home-made Mince- meat Factory, which business he established on a small scale at his residence in 1883. The lirst year he sold his goods to private parties, and manufactured his mincemeat (m a No. 7 cooking stove, amounting in all to 4,70l> j)ouuds. The second year he made five tons; the third year he employed a delivery wagon and niaile ten tons for the Indianapolis trade. The AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 33 business has steiulily increased in volume until it. Las now reached enormous proportions and is conducted in a building 33x80 feet, necessitating the employment of twelve people. At the present time thirty-two tons of mincemeat are made annually, thirty-one tons being for the Indianapolis trade. In 1892 he began the manufacture of mince pies, the sale of which has increased from $200 to $700 per month. Mr. Wright was born in Stowe, Mass., August 29, 1835, his parents being Oliver and Lydia (Austin) Wright, both natives of the Green Mountain State. During the father's early life he was a minister of the Universalist Church at Montpelier, but he afterward became a physician and jiracticed his profession in Brattleboro until his death March 5, 1840, his widow surviving him until March 4, 1842. Harvey A. Wright was an infant when his parents settled in Brattleboro and after the death of his parents he nuide his home with his mother's sister at Weston, Vt. , his mother's birth- place. Here he remained and attended the district schools until he attained his fifteenth year, when he went to North Orange, Mass., where he attended a select school for some time. At the age of sixteen he went to work on a farm about three miles from Brattleboro, but the following fall and winter returned to the select school. His vacations were spent in tilling the soil until November 8, 1852, when he entered the sash factory of Edwin Ellis at Athol, Mass., in which he labored two and a half years. While there he mortised and put together 02,000 windows. In the spring of 1855 he went to Allegany County, N. Y. , and became foreman in the wood department of the match factory at that place. During the seven years that he remained in that county he served as deputy sheriff three years, consta- ble three years, corporation collector one year and owned and operated a stage line of forty miles. He was a stirring and wide-awake citizen and was quite successful in his business ventures. In the spring of 1863 he Ijecame assistant foreman under John H. McLean in the construction of a double track on the Erie railroad and in the fall of that year acted as brakeman on that road fur three months. He then became foreman and conductor on a con- struction train on the Oil Creek railroad, but this position he resigned in December to accept that of conductor on a freight train from Elmira to Williamsport. March 21, 1804, he enlisted in Compauj' K, Fiftieth New York Engineers, in which capacity he served until the war closed, receiving his discharge at Elmira on June 28, 1865. He then came to Iijdianapolis and for some time worked at his trade but in the spring of 1867 returned to railroading, which he followed two years. He had patented a signal light, and a special car was placed at his disposal for the purpose of introducing the same. In May, 1870, he became a conductor on the Little Miami road but at the end of fourteen months he resigned and went to St. Louis where he was connected with the opening of the St. Louis bridge over the Mississippi River and became fireman for the St. Louis Bridge Company and later con- ductor. At the end of eight months he was promoted to the position of superintendent of trai'ns across the bridge but resigned this position one year later to become conductor on the Big Four road between Mattoon and St. Louis. He has since been connected with other roads as conductor and has followed railroading in various capacities for fourteen years, during which time he was never in a wreck for which he was censured or blamed and all of his wrecks never cost over $4,000. About 1870 he came to Indiaiui|iolis and engaged in the bakery business, continuing three years, but off and on since that time he has been con- nected with different railroads. He was married in 1875 to Miss Mary A. Donnell, a native of Palestine, 111. Mr. Wright is a member of the order of Equity and the G. A. R., Robert Anderson Post, No. 369. In politics he has always been an ardent Republican. Mr. Wrigjjt is what is often termed a "hustler" and he has been successful in the accumulation of a considerable amount of worldly goods. Antoine Wieoand. The extent to which tlowers are sold in a city indicates in no small degree the culture of its inhabitants. One taking this view must recognize the aesthetic su- premacy of Indianapolis, as it has more florists and a better demand for choice tlowers than any other city of its size in the country. Not only prominent, but foremost in point of pri- ority among the floriculturists of Indianapolis is the gentleman whuse name appears above. Antoine Wiegand was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1833, and was educated in the schools of his native country. He came to America in 1855 and located in InIAXAI'<>IJS K(>n(iicl. luul |iro8pered tlnic mil 11 IST'.I, wlioii Ur icinovi'il (o his pinseut iDi'Utiou at ScviMitli jiiul llliimis S( roots. His oxtoiisivo liot liousos covi'r mii aiou of 2(K)x'200 foot, iiiul liis f,'l:isH covorod coiisoiviitorios !iro anioiii,' (lio most (Utniclivo ill tlio citv. Iloio ari> to lie fomiil plants in i^'ioutor varit^ly tlinii in any c>tli(>r ono ostalilisliinont in (he Hlato, ami Mr. VViofj;an(l lias in stock some singlo plants wortii $\i>0 (»aeh. Ho makes u specially of cut tlow- ors and decorations and La.s not only a large trade in Indianapolis, Ijut nn extensive one in snrronndiiif^ towns. Mr. Wiogand was the pionoer in this lino in tiie city. When he began business, more tlian a third of a century since, tiiere was little demand for flowers, and liis entorpris(> was iiocossarily small. J5ut his is a kind of trade which advertises and oxtends itself, if pr()[i(>rly attended to. more conspicuously, perhaps, than many others. The love of llowors is inlioi(>nt in llio human hoarl.and .Mr. Wiogaud spread thom before th(> people of Indianapolis in ever expanding hoanly, year liy year, till thoie was a constantly increasing demand for ihoiii and his enterprise l)ecame an cstablislii'd fact and his groen-houses one of the attractions of the city. Mr. W'iegand is a public s|)iritepens to think the Democrat is a better man personally than his Ui>i)ublican opponent. He is a popular memlxM- of the Colniiil)ia and other clubs, of the Koyal .Vrcaiiiim, and of tlio Independent Order of Odd P'ollows. Ili< was married in IS')r> to ftliss Katie Ivrioss, a native of Germany, and lias two sons and a daughter. Wii.MAM IIknkv Hauuison, tlio iiinlji ['resident- of the I'nited States anil first governor of Ihr Toriitory of Indiana, was a native of tli(> Old Dominion, his birth o(X'urring at Uerke- ley, ill ITT'i. His father was (tov. Henjamin Harrison, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Ueceiving tlie linal part of his schooling at Hampden, Sidney (Jollege, be began for himstdf at eighteen years of ago, at which time occurred the death of his father. In op|)osition to tln> protests of bis friends, lie sought a position in tlie army of the United States, was commissioned ensign by (len. Washington and ordered to report to tlie Com- mamling (ieneral (St. (-lair) of the Northoni ainiy. At this ]ioriod the frontier was greatly harassiHJ by depreilations (>f marauding bands of savagos. siipplomeuted by covert supjiort and aid of tlio British (ioviMiimenl, and the duties of the frontier troops were to hold in check and keep within duo bounds these attacks. The elevation of Gen. Anthony Wayne over Gen. SI. Clair, in command of the Northwest, resulted in a more vigorous and active policy, and numerous battles were fougbt with varying success. Having obtained {>romotion to a lieutenancy, young Harrison was tlie liero in a bloody engagement August '21), 17U'2, and for this lie was publicly tbanked by his snjierior otHoer. In 171)5 he was made com- mandt>rof Fort Washington, with tbe rank of captain; the same year be wedded the youngest daughter of riobn Cloves Symmes, the original owner of the present site of Cincinnati, and three years later resigniHt his commission to engage in farming. Very shortly after tending bis resignation be was aiipointed Secretary of tlu> Northwest Territory liy I'res. Adams, and na such was c.r o///c/() lieutenant governor, and in tbe absence of (ion. St. Clair was Governor. In 17U1) b(> was elected a delegate to (Vmgress. and during this session the Northwest Territory was divideil into two Territori( children of Nature, was prompt to reward their good deeds and as de(!isivo in punishing their treachery. Dur- ing bis administration be commanded at the battle of Tippecanoe, and the good results achieved by the success of tbe whites was made an event by the Legislatur(>s of both Indiana and Iveutncky extending the iioro of the day a vote of thanks. Gov. Harrison is given n prominent place by liistorians for bis services during the War of 1812, and was a partici- pant in the defense of Fort- Meigs and the Battle of the Thames, as well as being tbe com- niand(>r of tbe Army of the Northwest, with the rank of major general. In ISK) be was oliH'ted to Congress and in lS2-( to tbe United States Senate, from Ohio, and in 1S2S was appoinloil minister to the Itepnblic of Columbia by l'r(>sidoiit .\danis. Imt lioing almost AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. S-") immediately recalled by General Jackson. In 1830 he was nominated for the Presidency of the United States, but suffered defeat. In 1840 he was re-nominated by the Whigs and daring one of the most remarkable campaigns this country ever experienced, was elected, and March -1, 1841, was inaiigurated. Having spent the most of his life in the frontier, Mr. Harrison lacked the polish of his opponent, and the story was circulated by the Democrats, with the expectation tiiat it would prove detrimental to him, that he lived in a log cabin and drank nothing but cider. The Whigs accepted the insinuation. The simpleness of the human life, divested of glamours and gildings, always appeals to the direct sensil)ilitios of the people. So it did in this ca.se. Log cabins were erected everywhere; kegs supposed to contain cider, were indispensable. Log cabin and hard cider songs were sung and are yet remembered by the old residenters, and the famous hero of Tippecanoe became the ninth President of the United States. His untimely death occurred one month after his triumphal inauguration. Georoe F. Edenharter, M. D. Fortunate ;is it is in its older physicians, Indianapolis is no less fortunate in the bright galaxy of younger physicians and surgeons, who during the past few years have made a reputation for themselves and added luster to the professional status of the city and State. One of the best-known of the latter class is Dr. George F. Edenharter, superintendent of the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane, who was born at Piqua, Ohio, June 13, 1857, a son of John and Elizabeth (Itoseberg) Edenharter. His father was a native of Bavaria, Germany, came to America in 1848, and located at Cincinnati, Ohio, removing later to Piqua, where he was for many years a cabinet maker. At this time, at the age of seventy-two, he is very active for a man of his years and is a resident of Indian- apolis. Dr. Edenharter's mother, who was a native of Saxony, died September 11, 1889. ' Three children were born to John and Elizabeth Edenharter, and the one of them with which we have to do in this article was reared principally at Dayton, Ohio, where his parents removed when he was about nine 3reais old. After acquiring an education in the public schools of that city, he learned the trade of a cigar maker and worked at it for about eight years, and, in following it, came to Indianapolis in 1877. The difficulties under which he began the study of medicine are suggestive of those which beset the celebrated Elihu Bur- ritt, the lilacksiuith, in his determined and successful attempts in the ac(juisition of knowl- edge. While working at the bench in the prosecution of his trade young Edenharter had before him the books necessary to the course of reading demanded of medical students before taking lectures, and gave to their study every moment he could spare from his work; and in coarse of time, by making the best use of every spare hour and by saving every cent possible from his earnings, he was enabled to enter the Physio-Medical College, of Indian apolis, in 1881, and after taking two courses of lectures in that institution graduated there- from in 1883, with the degree of " M. D." At the city election in the fall of the same year he was elected a member of the common council in the city of Indianapolis, and he was re-elected in the fall of 1885. The time which he could spare from his official duties enabled him to continue his medical studies without great financial expense, and in 1884 he entered the medical college of Indiana, and was graduated therefrom in March, 1880. Immediately thereafter he was apiiointed physician and surgeon in chief of the Marion County Asylum, in which capacity he served two terms. In 1887 he received the Democratic nomination by acclamation for the office of Mayor of Indianapolis, and although defeated by a small plurality, his personal popularity enabled him to lead the ticket by about 1,000 votes. In December fol- lowing he was appointed physician and surgeon to the Marion County Workhouse, and at the expiration of his term of service was reappointed but declined to longer devote himself to the duties of the office. In 1800 he was unanimously elected superintendent of the City Hospital by a joint convention of the common council and board of aldermen composed of twenty one Democrats and fifteen Republicans. During his term of service the law regu- lating the election of superintendent of the City Hospital was changed, vesting in the board of health the power to appoint that functionary, and in 1892 (December), he was unani- mously re-elected to the same position by the board of health, consisting of two Democrats and one Republican, his salary being at the same time increased. Under the supervision of Dr. Edenharter the work of carrying on the hospital in all its detail was performed in a manner that elicited many flattering expressions of approval from lioth press and public. 36 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Many of the devices contributed to the convenience of this institution are the products of the Doctor's originality, ingenuity and skill. The patients are given such excellent care and such close attention that complaints are unknown and the common prejudice against hospitals, based on a fear all too well grounded in many cases, of maladministration and malpractice, has no point to which to attach itself so far as this particular hospital is concerned. The high standard of excellence which has characterized the management of this hospital by the Doctor's predecessors in office, has not oa\y been fully sustained by Dr. Edenharter but has gained additional luster through his administration of the affairs of the institution. Dr. Edenharter, though still a young man, possesses great energy and the most worthy ambition, and he is recognized by the best paople of Indianapolis, not only as a physician of extraordinary skill, but as a man of the broadest intelligence and the highest order of business and executive ability. His good judgment, and discern- ing fore-iiglit in jiolitical affairs have won him many admirers in political circles. He is popular with the people because of the fact that lie is a self made man in all that the terra implies, having had from the outset to depend upon his own resources and to fight his own battles unaided until he had won a place in the hearts of his fellow citizens which has secure.l their hearty support and co-operation. He has attained his present high ' standing in the community by hard work, close application to the performance of every duty devolving upon him. and by the excercise of the most indomitable will. He is a member of tlie Marion County Medical Society, and the Indiana State Medical Society. June fi, 1SS8, he was married to Marion D., daughter of Michael and Maria Swadener, of Dayton, Ohio, who has borne him one child named Ralph E.. now a bright and promising boy. April 7, 1893, he was appointed superintendent of the (. 'entral Indiana Hospital for the Insane, which position he now tills, resigning the superintendency of the City Hospital, May 1, 1893. Dr. Edenharter was not an applicant for this position, but was appointed over twenty-three applicants, refusing to accept the position until urged so hard by the officials and liis friends that he felt duty bound. Miss Eliza G. Browning is a lady of much intelligence, energy and executive ability, and is in every way competent to fill the responsible position of lil)rarian of the Indianapolis Public Library, thus illustrating what has long been known and acknowledged that women are in every way competent to fill with distinguished success positions requiring the most versatile mental powers and no ordinary degree of energy. She belongs to a family which for many years has bnen largely identified with both the political and literary interests of the city of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. The Hon. William J. Brown, her mater- nal grandfather, was a man of note in the day and age in which he lived, and as a repre- sentative of the people in this portion of Indiana in the halls of the Congress of the United States, he was a power, especially in the lines of truth, justice and right. His son. Admiral George Brown, United States Navy, has a record too well known to need additional words of commendation here, suffice it to say that his reputation is world wide. Hon. Austin H. Brown, a brother of the Admiral, has often served in public offices of trust in national, city and civic capacity, and is a man of mark. Some thirteen years ago when Miss Eliza G. Browning found it necessary to engage in some remunerative emjiloyment, the workings of the public library had many attractions for her, and although a near relative offered her employment, her independent spirit would not allow her to accept the offer, and she shortly afterward entered the public library, first as a substitute, and for one year labored without compensation. In April, 1892, she was elected librarian, and a year later was re-elected by acclamation. Her election was made because of her peculiar fitness and adaptability for the position, combined with a thorough knowledge of books, and it has met with the hearty ap proval of the citizens of Indianapolis. She is ever on the alert to institute new and im- proved methods which have greatly improved the convenieniences for the library. She is a tine conversationalist, a deep reader and thinker and an accomplished musician. James H. Woodburn. The physician comes closer to the confidence of his patients than any other man is privileged to do with his fellow men. In the honr of agony which comes to the household when a loved one is stricken with a dread disease, the doctor is the one stay and hope of the family. It is especially pleasing to reflect that it is the most rare ex- ception that a medical man is false to his tru.st. An exalted sense of honor pervades the AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 37 entire profession. Prominent among the successful practitioners of the healing art in ludianapolis stands the name of Dr. James H. AYoodbnrn. He is a product of Jefferson County, Ind., born January 15, 1822, and is a son of Robert and Sally (Davis) Woodburn, the former a native of Washiugton County, Penn., and the latter of the Blue-Grass State. The parents came to Indiana in 1814, settled in Scott County, and were among the pioneers of that part of the State. He was a tanner by trade, but in connection with that business was also engaged in farming, and followed both until his death in 1825. His widow sur- vived him many years. Dr. Woodburn passed bis youthful days in assisting his father on the farm in Jefferson County, and his early scholastic training was received in the common schools. Later he took a course at Hanover College, and in 1841 began the study of medi- cine with a private tutor, and subsequently attended lectures at the medical department of Louisville University, graduating in 1840. He had practiced three years before entering that institution. Immediately after graduating Dr. Woodburn began practicing in Shelby County, Ind., and for seven years was engaged in the practice of his profession in that and Clark and Johnson Counties. In March, 1851, he came to Indianapolis, and here he has been engaged in active practice ever since. In INC)] he was elected superintendent of the Insane Asylum, and this position he held in a satisfactory and efficient manner until in March, 1865, when he resigned. The Doctor has been a member of the city board of health, and was elected to the city council about the year 1867, serving in that capacity continu- ously for eight years. He has also been identified with the Indiana Medical College, was elected vice-president of the board, and that position he holds at the present time. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Indiana State and Marion County Medical Societies, and has been president and treasurer of the last two societies. Dr. Wood- burn has also been a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders, although not an active member at present. In the year 1847 he was married to Miss Ann E. Cravens at Madison, Ind. She was a native of Orange County, Ind., and the daughter of Benjamin H. and Mar- garet (Moore) Cravens, both natives of the grand old State of Virginia. Four children were born to our subject and wife, but only one is now living. The Doctor and his estimable companion are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was formerly a Whig in politics, but upon the formation of the Republican party he advocated its policies, and has voted with that party ever since. Dr. Frederick C. Woodburn. The suliject of our sketch is a young man of much promise in his profession, being one who has had the most favorable opportunities for re- ceiving a thorough classical and professional education, and has availed himself of them to the utmost. The honors that have come to him are indeed well deserved and are but pre- ludes to higher and more distinguished stations that await him. Dr. Frederick C. Wood- burn was born at Indianapolis April 11, 1866. atid is the son of of Dr. James H. and Anna E. (Cravens) Woodburn. He was reared in this city, was educated in the common and high schools and Butler University, and afterward graduated from the classical department of Racine (Wis.), College, in June, 1885, when but nineteen years old. Without losing a mo- ment's time he began the study of medicine in the office of his father, an eminent practi- tioner of Indianapolis, entered the Medical College of Indiana and graduated at the age of twenty-one. He began the general practice and in the following year took a post graduate course in the New York Medical Post Graduate School. From January, 1889, to January, 1891, he was superintendent of the Indianajiolis City Dispensary, and from 1888 to 1891 he was physician to the Indianapolis Orphan Asylum. At the present time he is consulting physician on diseases of tjie chest at the City Dispensary and assistant to the chair of ob- stetrics in the Indiana Medical College. For two years he has been Chairman of the com- mittee of arrangements of the Indiana Medical Society, and in 1892 he held the same posi tion in the Mississippi Valley Medical Association, of which Association he is now secretary. In 1888-9 he was treasurer of the Marion County Medical Society and in 1891 was assistant secretary of the same body. He is now secretary of this society. Dr. Woodburn is a member of the American Medical Association, of the Mitchell District Association, the Mississippi Val ley Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Society and the Marion County Medical Society. He was married May 29, 1889, to Miss Grace D. Gilbert, a native of Buffalo, N. Y., and daughter of Rev. James E. and Sarah (Thompson) Gilbert, also natives of New Y'ork. 38 MEMOlJiS OF INDIANAPOLIS Dr. and Mrs. Woodhnrn iire the parents of one child, James H. T\\^y are members of the (Ii^iilral Avenue Jleihodist Episcopal Church and are very popular iu that Inri^e and inlluen- tial liody. While the Doctor does not take a very active part in politics he lias very decided view,s and is hearty in iiis subscription to the i)rinciples of the Republican paitv, the candi- dates of wiiich he always supjiorts, Dr. Woodburti is a studious and investigating' piiysician, earnest in his convictions and strong in his faith in the virtue of medical association, and interchange of views and relation of experiences. He is a man of the most agreeable man- ners, jileasiint and gifted in conversation, .sympathetic and generous; in fact he combines (jualities that eminently lit him for a practitioner, while his earnest investigations and care- ful weighing of subjects tit him for the position of instructor of others. His career has been rapidly upward, but all the distinction he has received is deserved and he has tilled every position to which he has been called with distinguished al)ility. His accjuaintance is a large one, not only in the city, but, especially with the profession, extends throughout the Slate and lie has ardent friends in various parts of the country. Hexuv H. Beville. This well-known real estate man enjoys distinction as a soldier, a citizen, a business man and an inventor. He was born in Monroe County, Ky., Mav 1, lS-l(i. His paternal grandfather, Howell C. Beville. was a native of Guilford County, N.'c.i born about 1 <7(). His parents came to America from Paris, France, for that was their native land. He received a liberal education, and was a school teacher for several years in North (Jar- oliua. While yet (piite a young man, he removed to Virginia, and settled on a farm near Abingdon, Washington County, and there he married Sarah Fulks, of Welch descent, who was born near Culpeper Court House, Va. He served as ensign of a company in the United States army in the War of 1S12. Some years later the family removed to Kentucky and located on the Cuml)erland River, in Monroe County, where Hjwell C. Beville becanie a successful planter. He served the county as coroner and was otherwise })rominent as a citizen, and died in ISti'J on his old home farm. His wife survived him about three years, and she died at the home of her daughter, in Warren Couuty, Ky. Of the children of Howell C. and Sar;in (Fulks) Beville, Granville H. Beville, father of Henry H. Beville, was born at Abin^r. dou, Washington County, Va.. April 2'2, 1820. He removed to Kentucky with his fatherV family, but returned later to bis native State, where, iu 1S44, he married Susan Crowell, also a native of Virginia, and a daughter of Henrv and Elizabeth (Youn-'l Crc.well, the former a native of Germany, the latter a native of London, England. Afte7 his marriage he returned with his wife to Kentucky and assumed the management of his fathers iilant"!- tation. which he purchased a few years later. There he lived until 1S60, when the family moved to Indiana and settled in Hancock County. The period of the war draws near and il was a most important period in the life of Mr. Beville. His father. Granville H. Beville late in the struggle, enlisted in Company E, Eighth Indiana Volunteers, and died in hos- pital at SI. Louis, September 28, LSr,,-), from effects of disease contracted in the service .\s for himself, he had accompanied the family to Indiana and had been fairly educated in the put) ic schools. At the beginning of the war he was too young to enter the service, but 111 March lSb4 (he was eighteen in May following), he enlisted in Company K. One Hun dre.l and 1 hirty-fourth Indiana Volunteers, and served until di.-char.'ed.'Sej.tember '^S following. He was with his regiment in Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabaina, and was most of (he time stationed at Decatur, Ala. . on guard duty. He particij.ated in the remarkable engagemen at Athens, which resulted in the capture of about 7.00(1 of Forrest's men. Ihrougi, all this service he passed without the slightest injury, but it is a remarkable fact in this connection that, four days after his return home an old musket exploded as he was liring It and Its tube and breech-pin were blown into his right eye and against his forehead, wounding him so severely that he lost the sight of that eve totally. The lirst year after the war Mr. Beville spent on the farm. Then going to Indianapolis", he found employment for a few jnonths in Smith A: t)sgood-s spoke factory. During the winter of 18(5(1-67 he trav- e ed through Illinois aiul Iowa, in the interest of tire insurance. In the sprint of 18(57 at the solid ation of his widowed mother, he returned home and assumed control of the farin, September 2S ollowing, he married Nancy P. Mullis. a native of Fave.te County, lid. and daughter of Ambrose and Mary (Tullis) Mullis. the former a native of Tennessee. tUe latter reared near Cincinnati, Ohio. Shortly after their marriage. IMr. and Mrs Beville ^a^u-iSL^ ;^, 7yi.ai>Ajuiji^ AM) MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 39 located at Clevelantl, Ind., and Mr. Seville entered the emplo_v of the company operating the Panhandle Kail road. The following spring they removed to Knightstown, Ind., and Mr. Beville engaged in the nursery business. Later he was in the meat trade at Carthage. Here a misfortune overtook him. Everything he possessed was swept away by fire. He then removed in turn to Dublin and Milton, and at the latter place established himself in a transfer business, which he continued successfully until 1870. At that time he became a traveler for an agricuHunil implement concern at Dublin, Ind.. and was thus employed for ten vears. meantime, in .1878, removing to IndiaDa))olis. While on the road he invented the "Iron Duke'' windmill. He secured a patent on it in 1880. and since that time has sold the right of sale for it in ten or twelve different States, and has realized therefrom about ?20,000. It was in 1880, too, that Mr. Beville engaged in the real estate business, opening an office for that purpose in Indiana])olis. He has transacted about every kind of business properl}' falling to a real estate agent, but has made a specialty of buying and selling real property on his own account. A number of valual)le additions have been made to Indianap- olis liy him, among which may be mentioned the Englewood Addition, on East Washing- ton Street: Ragan Park, College Avenue and Fifteenth Street, and University Park, at Ervington, and he controls the greater portion of the property in North Indianapolis. Through Mr. Beville's supervision and executive ability he was largely instrumental in securing for the city such industries as the Dugdale & Co. tin can factory, D. E. Stone furni- ture company, J. B. Allfree & Co. milling machinery, American Canning Company, The Cerealine Manufacturing Company, etc., and he has within the last five years placed nearly 50ll families in homes which they Ijought on monthly payments. Mr. Beville is justly popular in both business and social circles. He is a member of the G. A. R., is a Scottish Rite Mason, a Red Man. a K. P., and for a number of years was master of exchequer of his lodge and is a member also of the Uniformed Rank of the order. He and his family are members of tlie Third Christian Church of Indianapolis. His children are three in numlier: Burton L.. Henry M. and Erial C. Three others. Bes.sie S., Moneriel. and Effie are deceased, Bessie S. having been called from life at the age of seventeen, just on the threshold of a prosperous and happy young womanhood. Mr. Beville's mother is still living in Hamilton County, Ind. Brief as is this sketch, it is yet sufficient to indicate the sterling fjuality of Mr. Beville's character. He has always been a busy man, and though dark misfortune has surrounded him at times, he has been a successful man, as the world goes, and is regarded as a most useful andpublic-spirited citizen. M.V.I. J.\MES L. Mitchell. The subject of our sketch is a distinguished member of the Indiana|)olis bar and an ex-soldier of the late war. who made a record for himself as a brave and patriotic, as well as a faithful officer. Maj. Mitchell comes of a family that for generations has been composed of worthy and good people, true to their country and to themselves. He was born in Shelby County. Ky.. September 29, 1834, being the son of Pleasant L. D. and Mary A. (Ketcham) Mitchell, natives of Kentucky and of old Virginia st03k. Thomas Mitchell, the grandfather of our subject, served as chaplain to Gen. Payne's l)rigade in the War of 1812. The maternal grandfather, John Ketcham, was a famous Indian fighter and had many narrow escapes, and was a terror to the red men; his part in the Black Hawk W'ar l^eing an active and helpful one. He moved to Indiana at an early date and entered a large tract of laud. The father of our subject moved from Kentucky about 1840, coming in wagons, and located upon a fine tract of land in Monroe county. Ind. He died in 1883, while the mother is living at the age of eighty-one. James L. Mitchell was the eldest of a family of eight children. He received a liberal education. After a course iu the common schools, at the age of seventeen, he entered the University of the State of Indiana, from which he was graduated in 1858. Then he entered the junior class of the department of law in the university and, after remaining a year, entered the office of Ketcham & Coffin, where he read law for a year, was admitted to practice, and at once formed a partnershi|) with his uncle, John L. Ketcham. which continued until 18(')2, when he was commissioned adjutant of the Seventieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. ex-President Harrison's regiment. Maj. Mitchell took part in all the battles of the Atlanta campaign, and at the battle of Peach Tree Creek had his horse shot under him. but be escaped injury. He was mustered out in ISO') and at once resumed the practice of law with 40 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS hiH former partner. In 1S73 he was electetl mayor of Indianapolis, he being ttie first Demo crat to be elected to that position, and the only candidate on his ticket at that time who was elected. This office was held by him for two years, its onerous duties being discharged to the I'eneral satisfaction of the public. The suffrage of the voters of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, composed of Marion and Hendricks Counties, made him prosecuting attorney of the circuit, a position he filled so satisfactorily that he was, after serving two years, re elected in 1.S8S, serving out this term also, or four years in all. In 1883 he was elected by the mem- bers of the State Board of Education one of the trustees of the State University, which office he has filled ever since, ifr. Mitchell enjoys a decided popularity throughout Marion County, and indeed throughout the State. He is a most astute and learned lawyer, and an oratorand pleader of eminent and persuasive force. October 4, IStU, in New Albany, Ind., while on a leave of absence from the army, he was married to Miss Clara E Carter. One child, James L., Jr., being the fruit of this union. His son is now associated with him in the practice, under the firm name of Mitchell & Mitchell. Mitchell, Jr. is a graduate of the literary department of the State University and the law department of Michigan Uui- versitv. The young man is possessed of a very bright and receptive mind and gives promise of a career of brilliancy and great success. Maj. Mitchell is a member of the Masonic order, of George H. Thomas Post, No. 17, G. A. R., and of the Phi Delta Theta, a Greek fraternity, of which ex-President Harrison and Vice-President Stevenson are members. Ajios W. P.vttehson, M. D. The atmosphere of Indianapolis is conducive to a cultured, refined, learned and progressive body of physicians, the spirit of the people being in harmony with the aspirations of the constituent members of the profession after the highest possible attainments in the noble science of healing. There is no place here for the ignorant, the illiterate, or the charlatan, and if any such by chance come this way, they speedily discover that the sick — and they that have imaginary ills, even — have been taught to despise those who have not wisilom and under-itanding. In no city of the land is there such an all-per- vading sentiment of grasping after the highest and the best as exists among the medical men of this city; and no other can show so large a number, proportionately, of really learned and progressive practitioners. In this number of urbane and skilled physicians of Indianapolis is Dr. Amos W. Patterson, a native of Washington, Davies County, Ind., who was born October 17, 1839. His father. Rev. William J. Patterson, was a native of Washington, Pa., where he was reared and educated, and afterward accompanied his parents to Ohio. When a very young man he began to study for the ministry, attending the Northwestern Seminary at Hanover, and now located at Chicago. He liecame a Presbyterian clergyman, and was the pastor of the l^irst Presljyterian Church at Brookville, Ind., holding this pastorate until his death in lS-f4, he l)eing the organizer of that church and its first pastor. He married Jane Butler, a native of Brookville, and a daughter of Amos Butler, a pioneer of that county, and who laid out that town. Our subject was an only son, and was educated at Hanover ('ollege, from which he graduated in 1863. During the war our subject was connected with the examining surgeon's office at Indianapolis, and was for two years in old St. John's hos- pitaj at Cincinnati. Dr. Patterson l)egan to cairy out a long cherished purpose in 1863, when he entered upon the study of medicine under Doctors Parvin and Fletcher at Indianap- olis, afterward entering the Medical College of Ohio at Cincinnati, from which he graduated in 18(36. His entry into the practice was in Bartholomew County, Ind., where he jiracticed for a year, and then went to Indianapolis, which has always been the Mecca of ambitious and able young physicians, who rejoice to get within the circle of learning and knowledge that is found here. Ever since his coming he has carried on the general practice, and is recognized as a physician of great al)ility, having proved himself one of the most successful practitioners of the city. During a period of three years Dr. Patterson was on the city hospital staff, and at all times he has been identified with the leading thought and practice of the city. The doctor is a member of the American Medical Association, of the Indiana State and the Marion County Medical societies, in all of which honorable bodies his merits are recognized and ai^preciated. He was married June 11, 1S7S, to Theodora Kiefer, a native of Miamisburg, Ohio, and one child, Ruth, is the fruit of this happy union. The Doctor while not taking a very active part in politics is in full sympathy with the Republican party, and supports its candidates. Possessed of gentle manners, sympathetic, generous and AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 41 suave, the Doctor has hosts of attached friends, who esteem him for his winning qiialities as a m;in, and admire him because of his attainments and skill in his profession. William L. Heiskell, D.D. S. The profession of dentistry has made the most marked progress in the past quarter of a century and a leading practicing dentist is able to pre- serve the teeth of persons indeiiuitely if they will place themselves in his charge and carry out his instructions; and his skill is such that he can rejilace those that are lost with such coLisuramate art that it is not possible to detect the counterfeit, while his operations in the matter of tilling, capping, etc., indicate the most advanced practical knowledge. In the iiniuber of expert and eminent dentists of Indianapolis is Dr. William L. Heiskell, who was bornat Jeffeisonville.ClarkCounty.Ind.. September 28,1845. His father,a uativeof Virginia, having been for many years a prosperous merchant of Jeffersonville, was at one time a di- rector of the Southern Prison and also served as city treasurer. He married Margaret Rne, a native of Ohio, by whom he had five children. Robert S. Heiskell, the father of our sub ject, died April 23, 1892. in Indianapolis, where he had lived for many years as the State agent for the Masonic Mutual Insurance Company, he having been a very prominent Mason, a thirty-second degree member, and also a member of the Grand Lodge of the State. His wife survives him. residing at Indianapolis. Our subject was reared at Jeffersonville, where he received his education in the pulilic schools and in a private academy. Coming to Indian- apolis in 18(33 Dr. Heiskell began the study of dentistry with Dr. P. G. 0. Hunt, in the rooms iiow occupied by himself. After two years he purchased an interest in the business and became a partner of Dr. Hunt, this connection lasting for two years, since which time Dr. Heiskell has been in business alone. In the last year of the war Dr. Heiskell enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry, being mustered in as a private and being discharged as an orderly sergeant. The Doctor returned to Indianapolis directly after the war, resumed the practice and has continued it ever since, having built up a very large practice and realizing a very handsome income from it. In the year 187'J Dr. Heiskell assisted in the organization of the Indiana Dental College, was elected its first president and continued such for a period of ten years; is now its vice-president and is chairman of its executive board. In the year 1883 the honorary degree of D.D. S. was conferred upon him by the college. The Doctor has been a member of the Indiana Dental Association for the past twenty-nine years and has served as president of that body. Ex- cept for the year that he was in the army. Dr. Heiskell has practiced continuously in the city ever since he located here; he enjoys a most lucrative practice and ranks among the leading dentists of the city. He is a member of Geo. H. Thomas Post, G. A. R., and is a trusted and honorable associate of that jiatriotic l)ody. The Doctor is especially known in Knights of Pythias circles, there probably being no man connected with that organi- zatiop in the United States who is more widely and favorably known than he. He has passed through all the chairs of the subordinate lodge and the gi-and lodge of Indiana, served live years as grand instructor of the order for the State of Indiana, is at present supreme representative and grand instructor for the State, and is colonel of the First Regiment, Indiana Brigaile, of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. The Doctor is an enthusiast in matters connected with the order, and has probably done more than any other man in Indiana to )iromote the interests of the organization and to give it its great distinc- tion in the State and its prominence with the order throughout the country. The Doctor has a very happy home, being blessed with a charming wife and a most interesting family of children. He was married December 29, 1869, to Miss Elizabeth J. Wilkins, a native of Indianapolis, and a daughter of John and Eleanor (Brouse)Wilkins. of Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Heiskell are the parents of three children, namely; Walter W. , Arthur R. and Frank W. Heiskell. The Doctor and his family are members of the Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal Church, and he has been leader of the choir in that body for the past twenty years. Despite the arduous duties of his jirofessiou, he finds time to give to political matters and is a warm and enthusiastic adherent to the fortunes of the Republican |)arty, the teachings of which he is earnestly persuaded will be.st advance the material interests of the country. Personally the Doctor is a very popular man, his manners being pleasant and agreeable and his nature being sympathetic and his disposition being lively. Hon. John Schley. This prominent citizen of Indianapolis has served his fellow citizens 42 MEMOIRS OF IKDIANAPOLIS 89 soldier and legislator and lias long been one of the most steadfast and effective friends of or.'anizpd labor in the State. His careor has boen a busy and an houoral)le one. la every position to which he has bi-en called hi' has acd himself with credit and to the extent of his ability has I'lihanced tlio weal of Imfianapolis, of ]\Iarioii (bounty an6, and has resided in that city continuously since. His first employment here was as a compositor in the Sentiinl office and he was employed there at the outbreak of the Rebellion. .\t the first call for troops he enlisted as a private in (\mi|)any A (the old City Grays), Elev- enth Indiana, ^faj. (len. U. S. Foster being the then captain of said company. At the expiration of three months" service he returned to Indianapolis and soon thereafter received a commission as second lieutenant in the Fourth ^Maryland Volunteer Infantry, his brother, Col. William Louis Schley, being the superintendent of recruiting for the Fnion army in that State, subsequently serving as first lieutenant and adjutant and being finally promoted to a captaincy, with which rank he was mustered out of the service at the close of the war. Capt. Schley was wounded three times while in the service. His first wound, received at the battle of Spottsylvania, Jlay 8. 1803, was a severe longitudinal fractnre of the left thigh bone, caused by a six pound solid shot during a charge ujion a battery of the Confederates. His other wounds were of a minor nature and were received at the battle of Hatcher's Run, on February (), in the following year. Capt. Schley was in all the important engagements of Grant's l{iclunonr. Kiimiio (J., wlio is (lu> wife of John Fnllor. Mr. Webster is a member of llie Masonic aiul liul(>|i(MuU>iit Or.ler of Dild Fi'llow fiiitoniitios, ami politicallv has always sii|>|ioi'l(<(l 111!' iiH'aMUes of (lie lu>|>iililicaii party. KiiKiiKuii'K \V. C'aiiv. Tiu' .Vinoi'iiMii bar olTi'is llie lini'st oppoil unit ii's for preferiuent of any country upon tlio face of liic earth, its nuinlicrs bciii^' pri\ il('f,'t'(l, if the tah'nt is not waulin;,', to attain not i>nly tiie "greatest ilistinrtion in tiie profession, but it is the easit;land, France or (leriuany. The Indianapolis bar has durinij tlio past half century been ijrently distin^^nisheil for tlie learning and talent of its members, who know no sneh wont as fail when pitted a;j;ainst lawyers from other cities. A very bri-jht and most promis- inj» younjj; attorney of this city is the subject of our sketch. Frederick \V. t'ady, who thus early in his careiM- has won victories at the bar that would have reflected credit upon its oldest nuMubers. He is senior nieniber of the lirm of Cady iV: I'ady. with otVici's at S.§ North Pennsylvania Street, and was born in Wiiulsor I'ounly, Vt., July "_':!, ISlU, beiii>; the son of John \V. and .Mary .V. ^Iieavens^ t'ady, natives of the tireen Mountain State, and is of Scotch Kn>;lish descent. The Cady fan\ily were pioneers in the State of Connecticut, after- ward settliiifj in Vermont. Steplien P. Cndy, the j^randfather of our subject, was a farmer and stockraiser of Vermont, who spent his days in that Stale. The maternal i;jrandfather, Hon. l)rani;t> Leavens, was a farmer of the t\iniiecticut River valley, who amassed a com- fortalilc fortune and was. latei' in life, a member of the lieneral Assembly and of the Senate of his Stati> for several sessions. distin>^uishin>; himself therein by his great force of char- acter, ipiick perception, and his lar>je resources of common sense. A man of <^reat promi- nence, he was especially identilied with the interests of the town of his home, holdinjj the most important positions in the tiovernment thereof for many years, and contributin>; greatly to its improven\ent. He died in West Windsor, the town of his birth and life-lonjj home in the year 1SS4, at the as»<> of ei>;hty four years. The father of onr subject is a pros]ierous and industrious farmer of the town of West Windsor, Yt.. and has been for a lon^ time a memlier of tlie board i>f that town, a position which he tills with great fairness and ability. Ouriiiij the late war he served in Company A. Twelfth Vermont Volunteer Infantry. Unto him and Mrs. Cady have been born three children, namely: Frederick W.. Daniel L. and Mary Iv The suliject of our sketch was reared in the county i>f Windsor, where he passed through the jmblic sc1uh>1s. graduating from the high si'hool at Windsor and from the famous Kiml>all liiion Academy, at Meriden. N. H. . immediately following which he entered the law ortice of flie Hon. (lilberl .\. Davis, of Windsor, as a student, remaining from Septem- ber. ISSo, until October 'Jo, ISSS, when be was admitted to the bar of the State of Ver- mont after a four days' examination as a member of a class of twenty three, being one of the three successful applicants for admission from the entire class, passing the most satis- factory e\aminatioii and receiving the highest mark of proficiency ever accorded to any law stud»vnt in the history of the State of Vermont up to that lime. Directly after passing this brilliant examination he was elected assistant secretary of the Senate of the State of Ver mont. session of ISSS. serving through the term, when he returned to the otiice of Mr. Davis, continuing with him until January 1, IS1H\ at which time he removed to Indian- apolis. Previous to settling here, however, he made a careful investigation into the op- portunities olTered for successful practice in the various States of the Union and his loca- tion here was the result of deliberate purpose and not a merv haphazard adventure. With his bn^ther, Daniel, he came to Indianapolis an entire stranger and the two formed a partner- ship and opened anoflice in Wright's block, on East Jlarket Street. In November. ISW, he was apjHiinted a deputy prosecuting attorney of Marion County, by Prosecuting Attorney John W. Holt/man, continuing as such officer until Noveml^er, 1S02, when he resigned said otiice to accept the office of deputy city attorney of Indianapolis, to which he was appointivl by Hon. Leon O. Bailey, city attorney. Entering upon the discharge of the duties iniposed by this otiice in June. IS'.fJ, he held "the same until Januarv L IS^tS. gvnng out with Mr. Bailey, who resigneil the otiice of city attorney at that time. Mr. Cady is one of the bright- est young membei-s of the Indiana^xilis bar. bringing to the profession a most intimate knowledge of law together with the qualities of pleader and advocate in a high degree of AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 45 excellonce. During liiH three years of practice in thin city lie lia-i heeu identitied with a number of very iraj)ortant cases, iiinorij^ which was the trial of Lillie Stevens, for the murder of Margaret Koss, who was defended \>y iiirn witii signal success and afijnitted -upon the theory of " insanity ;" and the trial of Philander Jester, in the United States District Court at Indianapolis, indicted for counterfeiting, whose defense was conducted by Mr. Cady with great tact and ability, resulting in the prompt acjuittal of Jester. Mr. Cady has, with his [jartner, prosecuted many important damage suits, recovering large verdicts therein. tJur subject was married August '20, IHOl, (o Miss Jessie Shedd, a highly accomplished young lady of Windsor, Vt., the daughter of Hon. Edwin K. Shedd, a lead ing citizen and prcjuiiiient Democrat of Vermont. lieturning to Indianafiolis, Mr. and Mrs. Cady have resided in Woodruff J'lace, a suburb of the city, where they have an exceedingly pleasant home. 'J'liis uuiou has licen Ijlessed by the birth of a son, on July 24, 1898, who bears the family name Leavens. While devoted to his profession, which he pursues unre- mittingly, Mr. Cady finds time for the cultivation of a taste for jjolitics which he has. The principles and teachings of Thomas Jelferson are in full harmony with his own views, and he gives an unqualified support to his party's candidates. Patkick HF.Nity Jameson. M. D., was born in Monroe Township, Jefferson County, Ind., April 18, 1824. As a boy he was delicate and rather jjrecocious. Early in his teens he had ac()uired the onlinary. so callehilosophy. He also acquired a very limited acquaintance with the Greek and Latin t.jngaes. His father was of Scotch-Irish, and his mother of English de- scent; both were born and reared in' Virginia and were, for the times, and for peofile in their circumstances, more than ordinarily intelligent. Aside from their secular employments they were much devoted to religion. His father was a thrifty well -to do farmer. When he was sixteen years old he lost his mother, and two years later his father died, leaving him for the future to his own guidance. .Soon after, in September, 184M, he came to Indianapolis, where he subsequently taught school for several years. While thus engaged he began the study of medicine with the late Dr. John H. Samlers. He first attended the Medical Col- lege of the University of Louisville, and the following year he attended Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, where he graduated in 1849, his diploma bearing the signatures of some of the most eminent physicians and surgeons then living. He immediately liegan |irac- tice in Indianapolis, in partnershi[> with his former preceptor. Dr. Sanders. Early in April of the following year. Dr. Sanders died, leaving his young associate to hold, if he could, the verv considerable business of the late firm. J'his was certairdy a very critical era in the life of so young a professional man; but by the aid of his friends and patrons, and his own efforts, he 80 well succeeded that during the seconapers. generally anonymous, but occasionally over his own signature. In 1861 he was elected by the Legislature a Commissioner of the •"Indiana Hospital ft)r the Insane,"' for a term of four years; in bSC).") he was re-elected for a second term: iu 1869 was elected, i)y the same body, i)resident of the several boards of State "Benevolent Institutions," for the insane, the deaf aiul iluml) and the l)liud. He was subsequently twice re-elected to this important oflfice, each time for an additional term of four years. All the time from April 111, 1861, to March 1, 1866, he was a surgeon in the military service. He organized the first post hospital at Camp Morton ; assisted in starting the general hospital; was in charge of all unassigned troops in quarters in Indianapolis, and he established, and long had charge of, the post hospitals at Camp Car- ringlon and at EUin barracks. He was the ranking surgeon in charge of the Fort Donel- son prisoners, while they were confined in 1S6'2 at Camp Morton. No one ever complained of his treatment of these prisoners. From 1861 to 1869 he was physician ti) the "Indiana Institute for the Deaf and Dumb." From 1803 to 1869 he was a member of the Common Council of Indianapolis, aud took a leading part in its affairs. He was chairman of the "Committee on Revision of Ordinances," and as such made a complete revision of the city law,-*, which were then in great confusion. This revision was published, in book form, by the city, in 1865. From 1805 to 1S69 he was chairman of the Committee on Finances of the Council, a position involving much labor and responsibility. He found an empty treas- ury and the city badly in debt, doing its business on depreciated orders, twenty-tive per cent, below par. Notwithstanding that about .foOO.OOd had to be raised to relieve the city from draft, and to aiil the families of soldiers in the held, these orders were soon brought up to par. U|)on his retiring from the council. Ma)' 1, 1809, there were but ? 100, 000 of debt and ■'?2(i0,OO0 iu the treasury: enough to pay the delit and leave a large balance for the expenses of the incoming year. He was also chairman of the board of police aud of the board of public printing. He also, in 1806, originated the plan set forth in an ordinance, which he presented, for the organization of the city hospital, under this plan, that institution has ever since been conducted. He also, in 1865, aided in preparing a law revising the city charter, and as affecting street improvements he procured the insertion of a clause assessing the cost of street crossings, against the abutting proi)erty, on the lines of the streets. This charter was passeil by the Legislature, but two years after, it was repealed, on other grounds, no objection being made on account of this provision. This excellent feature of that charter was lately re-enacted by the Legislature of 1893. The world moves slowly, but it moves. Associated by an act of the Legislature in 1873 with the late Gov. Hendricks, and certain other State officers, he was made ex officio a member of a provisional board for building a "Hospital for Insane Women" with a capacity for 900 patients which was to cost the State about §700,000. This board made him its treasurer and also a member of its Iniilding com- mittee, in which capacities he did the State much valuable service. During Dr. Jameson's long service as commissioner of the Hospital for the Insane, and subse was cliainuau, to |)rocai'e Hiicb limitations, by au act of the Leifishtture, as shoukl. put it heyoml the power of councils and school boards, to levy taxes above a certain specified rate, nine-tenths of one per cent, for city pur- poses, and one-fifth of one per cent, for school purposes. This act also limited the amount of debt for cities to two per cent, of their taxables. This legislation was actively opposed by a gang of tax-eaters connected with the city Government, and with the school board, but notwithstanding this, the bill passed. Since that time a part of this act has been incorpor- ated in tlie constitution of the State. In this reform Dr. Jameson was the first to move, but he was suliseijuently greatly assisted by William H. English, Albert Ct. Porter and the other members of this committee. Neither the schools nor any of the city departments were worsted by this law, but they have grown l)etter. Dr. Jameson took au active part in the discussion of the natural gas question and his timely and stirring appeals through the press on this subject had much to do with the successful establishing of the Citizens' Gas Trust which has since furnished cheap and abundant fuel for the people of Indianapolis. He has been for thirty years or more a Director of Butler University; was the sole agent for the sale of its large real estate properties in Indianapolis and for the construction of its principal i)uild- ings at Irviugton. He was President of the Board of Directors of this institution from 1872 to 1878. He is regarded as being well versed in all the branches of medicine. In bis earlier years, when s])ecialists were not to be had, he was coujpelled to treat all kinds of ailments, but more recently he has preferred the general practice, and has willingly consigned to spe- cialists such cases as pertain to their several branches, still he holds that the highest med- ical skill consists in the ability to treat a dangerous case of acute disease so as to give the patient the best chance for a speedy and perfect recovery. He has been most happy in his home life. In 1850 he was married to Miss Maria Butler, the daughter of the late Ovid Butler, a prominent lawyer and the founder of Butler University. This union remains un- l)roken. He has two living daughters, Mrs. John M. Judah, of Memphis, and Mrs. Orville Peckham, of Chicago, and one son, Oviil Butler Jameson, a well-known attorney of Indian- apolis. He continues in business more because of his active habits and temperament and the love of occupation, than of necessity, as he has long enjoyed a well-earned competence. He has never lost a day from liusiness on account of sickness. He is a man of sound mind and body, strong will and pronounced individuality. He is still active and for one of his years, very well preserved. In manner he is quiet and unobtrusive, and in bearing, kindly and agreeable. His standing as a physician is high, apart from which he is universally regarded as a useful and enterprising citizen. FiiANK Saak, Horist. A liking for flowers usually shows an jcsthetic and cultivated taste, but even the uneducated and those who live among the lowliest surroundings may consider a flower a "thing of beauty and a joy forever." This taste may l)e gratified both by the rich and poor and the washerwoman who labors at her tub for her daily bread may enjoy her pot of violets as much as the millionaire's wife who wanders among the costliest exotics in her spacious conservatory. The business of the florist is to supply the wants of all classes in this respect and in the establishment of Frank Saak at 124 St. Joseph Street, Indianapolis, may be found a stock of goods sufficient to supply the re(juireraent8 of all classes at the most reasonable figures. His house is the oldest of the kiiul in the city and was estal)lished by Henry Hilker many years ago, Imt some three years since Mr. Saak suc- ceeded him and has since conducted the business in a skillful and highly satisfactory man- ner. His estal)lishment is very advantageously located for it is the only one immediately in the heart of the city, and consequently has a large patronage from opera and theater goers. He has 8,000 feet under glass, heated by steam and hot water, and his green-house is adorned with some of the rarest and costliest flowers that can be had. He makes a specialty of cut flowers and his services are in great demand in decorating for banquets, balls and house parties. He has much artistic taste and excellent judgment for the "fitness of things" and when orders are left at his establishment n(j uneasiness is felt as to their non-fulfill- ment. He has been familiar with the details of the business ever since his ninth year, and when not attending school he was employed in various green-houses in the cities of New York, St. Louis and Indianapolis, in each of which places his parents resided for some time. He was in the emjiloy of others until 1890, when he decided to become an employer rather 48 MEMOIRS QF INDIANAPOLIS than au employe and as above stated became the proprietor of his present establishment. His remarkable success has been the result of a desire to please, honest dealings with his patrons, and that he at all times studies their wants and wishes and endeavors to complj' with them. He is a young man of great push and energy and bids fair to become a wealthy citizen. Although a native of Germany, a country that has given to the United States many useful and substantial citizens, of whom Mr. Saak is not among the least, he has been a res- ident of this country ever since his eighth year, or since 187(). W. B. Flick. The American public schools are the safety of the Kepublic and notliing approaching them in extent, influence and cost of maintenance is to be found upon the face of the earth. This country is the only one wiiere the children of the poorest maj' receive a fair education free and where provision is made for sparsely settled sections as well as for those living in cities. Marion County is especially favored in having at the head of its schools a man of progressive ideas, of practical purpose, an organizer of great ability and a manager who rales efficiently yet so gently that the appearance of enforced system is with- held from the governed. W. B. Flick, the subject of this sketch, is pre eminently qualified for the position he holds, and during his administration, whatever its duration, the best pos- sible lesults may be sauguinely e>;|iected. He is a native of Brown County, Ohio, born June 22, 1840, and the son of William K. , and Nancy (Ford) Flick, natives of Pennsylvania and of West Virginia, respectively, and af German extraction. Gen. Morgan, a distinguished officer of the rank named, in the Revolutionary War was a relative of our subject on his mother's side. The jiaternal grandfather, George W. Flick, was an early settler of Ohio, having settled there about the year 1830, traveling in wagons part of the way and floating down the Ohio Kiver in a flatboat for the remainder of the journey. He was a soldier in the Warof 1812. The father of our subject was a cabinet maker and followed that business in Brown County, where he also was postmaster, at Hamersville, for a period of thirty years; was also a township trustee for a nearly equal period of time. The father died in 1861 and the mother in 1868, having been the parents of four sons and two daughters, namely: Fer- nandes, Paulina, Martin Van Buren and William B., and two deceased, — Martha and John K. Martin and Fernandes were soldiers in the late war and proved themselves worthy and brave men. The subject of our sketch was reared in Brown County, in the town of Hamers- ville, receiving his earlier instruction there and at Georgetown, then known as Kings' Academy, graduating from the latter in 1859. Subsequently Mr. Flick began the study of medicine, after teaching school for some time, and then, in 1863, entered the service in the medical department. He remained at Camj) Denison several months before the regiment was ordered to the field; this being the Sixteenth Ohio, with which lie served until the fiill of 1864, when it was sent home. X^pon his return Mr. Flick began teaching school in Marion County, his first charge being in Wayne township, in the winter of 1864. Then he moved to Lawrence township, wiiere he taught until 188(), when he was elected township trustee of that townshij), holding that office for four years. In 1885 he was elected Coiinty Superin- tendent of Schools and has tilled that position ever since, being reelected every time, unani- mously — the highest possible tribute to the worth and popularity of the man and officer. Mr. Flick is a member of the Masonic order, in which organization he takes much interest. Our 8ul)ject was married in 1805 to Miss Mary Hoover, a native of this county, and a most accomplished and ]>opular woman. She and her husband are consistent and active members of the German Lutheran Church. In politics Mr. Flick is a Democrat having firm faith in the i)rinciples of that party; but he is a man who respects the ojiinions of those who differ from him. The lines of Mr. Flick have not always been cast in pleasant places. While he was Township Trustee the Indiana Banking Co., in which he had several thousand dollars of publi(! money on deposit,, failed, and although it took every dollar he possessed, in less than sixty days, he had reimbursed the township by restoring the amount lost. Such courage and fidelity to public trust liave made Mr. Flick many friends. Pliny Webster Bartholomew, Judge of [the Superior Court, was born August 4, 1840, at Cabotville, Mass. He is a son of the late Harris and Betsey Bartholomew. Soon after Plmy's birth his parents removed to Easthampton, Mass., where Harris Bartholomew be- came a leading merchant. In 1851 Harris Bartholomew was elected to the Massachusetts Legislature and represented the Hampshire district with signal ability. He afterward re- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 49 moved to Northamptoo , Mush., hqcI carried ou a large mercantile business there. He was noted for his unswerving integrity throughout all his business life. In the panic of 1857 he failed in business and Pliny had to earn his own way. He became a clerk in a grocery store and meat market while yet a boy, and remained in this position for two years. In the meantime his father, Harris Bartholomew, had removed to Canton, N. Y., and Pliny fol- lowed him and clerked for him there in the dry goods business for about a year, when they removed to Herman, N. Y., where Pliuy attended school and finished his preparation for col- lege. In September, 18(51, Pliny entered Union College at Schenectady, N. Y. While in col- lege he supported himself by book canvassing in summer and teaching school in winter, and graduated in 1854 with the honors of his cla,ss, receiving the degree of A. B. Three years later his alma mater conferred the degree of A. M. on him. After leaving Union he read law with Judge I. S. L'Amoreaux at Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, N. Y., and on exam- ination was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court in May, 1865, at Schenectady. He practiced his profession at Ballston Spa until the fall of 1866, when he came to Indian- apolis. He has continuously resided in this city since that time, and up to the time of his elevation to the bench he enjoyed a large legal practice. January 30, 1873, he married Miss Sarah Belle Smith, daughter of the late George W. and Mary Smiih, of Crawfordsville, Ind. They have had born to them Belle Isadora, Pliny W., Jr. and Harris Shirley. Pliny W. , Jr. died when lour years old. Judge Bartholomew is a Past Chancellor in the Knights of Pythias, Past Grand Dictator in the Knights of Honor, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church, member of the Commercial Club and other organizations. He was elected Judge of the Superior Court in 1890 on the Democratic ticket, receiving many Republican votes. He took his seat as Judge on October 28, 1892. Judge Bartholomew has long been known among his intimate friends and associates as a man of sterling character, his reputation for uprightness and integrity being of the highest. Modest in demeanor, coiirteous in manner, and quick to see and grasp the salient points in a case, he is a model judge. He has the judicial manner to a remarkable degree, and his urbanity on the bench is such that a young man appearing Ijefore him for the first time is made to feel perfectly at ease, and as if he had known the judge who is trying his case for years. In point of natural ability, sound judgment, and old-fashioned common sense, as well as in his knowledge of the law and the application of its soundest principles to a given case. Judge Bartholomew compares favor- ably with the ablest jurists who ever sat on the bench of the Marion Superior Court. It is to be hoped that he will be continued in his present position until his party thinks the time has come to promote him to the bench of the Appellate or Supreme Court. [We have received from one of the older members of the bar — a man who is himself opposed to the Judge iu polities —the foregoiug statement regarding Judge P. W. Bartholomew of the Jlariou Su- perior Court. It bears iuteraal evidence that it was prepared by one wlio Icnows Judge Bartholomew well, and who greatly admires him.] George J. Cook, M. D. One of the most prominent citizens of Indianapolis socially and politically is Dr. George J. Cook, who is even more eminent as a physician and surgeon, as a lecturer and demonstrator in medical colleges and as a special practitioner of great skill and reputation. This gentleman was born near Pittsburgh, Penn., February 12, 1844, a son of John and Mary (Kelso) Cook. His father was of Irish descent. His mother was a native of Pennsylvania. His maternal grandfather fought gallantly for the cause of the colonists during the Revolutionary War. The father of Dr. Cook was a hard-working and successful farmer, and the younger years of the Doctor were passed on his father's farm and in acquiring such education as was afforded him in the public schools. At the age of nine- teen, having taken the prescribed course of reading, he became a student at the Kentucky School of Medicine at Louisville, and graduated therefrom with the degree of M. D. in 1S66. He entered upon the practice of his profession immediately thereafter in the Falls City, and remained there until 1882, during that time acquiring an enviable reputation as a skillful general practitioner. During the year mentioned he removed to Indianapolis, and devoted himself exclusively to the treatment of diseases of the rectum. While a resident of Louis- ville he was for seven years demonstrator of anatomy, and for three years professor of anatomy in the Kentucky School of Medicine. At the present time he is professor of gastro'- intestinal and rectal surgery in the Indiana Medical College. In 1889 Dr. Cook was presi- 50 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS dent of the Mississippi Valley Medical Association. He is a member of the Marion County Medical Association, of the Indiana State Medical Association and of the American Medical Association, and is consulting surgeon in cases of disease of the rectum in tlje Indianapolis City Hospital, and in the City Dispensary: and during the past year he has been secretary of the Department of Public Health and Charities of Indianapolis. He is a strong and un- swerving Democrat, politically, and has much influence in the city and county affairs. Jane 29, 1892, Dr. Cook married Miss Ella Henderson, a native of Martinsville, Ind., and a daughter of Eb. and Ann Henderson, her father being prominent and active in State politics. Hon'. John K. Wilson. This popular citizen and official is a native of Cumberland C'ounty, Va., and a son of John E. Wilson, Sr., and Cornelia E. Wilson. On the paternal side he traces his ancestry through many generations of prominent Virginians, and on the maternal side is descended from and inherits many of the good qualities of those estimable French Huguenots who located in South Carolina and Virginia long before the Revolutionary War. His great-grandfather, Richard Wilson, was while quite young an officer in the Con- tinental army, and his grandfather, Daniel A. Wilson, was later senior member of the gov- eruor's council in Virginia, which made him eligible to succeed the governor after the manner of the lieutenant-governor of a later date. He was also a circuit judge for fifteen j'ears. His son, John U. Wilson, father of the immediate subject of this sketch, was for many years an active and successful lawyer of Cumberland County, Va., and one of the most respected citizens of that part of the State. Mr. Wilson's maternal grandfather was a lawyer of state reputation, a man of exalted character and profound learning. Mr. Wilson, after completing the course at the Hampden -Sidney Collegestudied law at the University of Virginia. After completing his legal and classical studies, he came to Indianapolis in the fall of 1873, and later entered into a partnership in the practice of the law with Hon. William E. English, since the representative of this district in Congress, which existed several years. Later he became a member of the firm of Duncan, Smith & W^ilson, and continued in that relation until elected clerk of the courts of Marion County. Meantime, however, in 1883 he was elected one of Marion County's representatives in the Legislature. Upon the organization of that body, in recognition uf his acknowledged talent, he was made a member of the Ways and Means and Judiciary Committees, the two most important legislative committees. His legislative experience proved of value to him, and indirectly led in 1888 to his nomination by the Democratic party as candidate for attorney general of Indiana. He and Judge Howk, candidate for the Sui)reme liench, led the State ticket, as he had led the legislative ticket in Marion County five years before; but the Democracy lost the State at that election. Two years later Indianapolis, Marion County, and indeed the entire country, were startled by the flight of County Clerk John E. Sullivan, in default for a large amount. The grave respon- sibility of selecting a successor to the office in whom the public could implicitly rely to bring order out of chaos in which all its affairs had been left and to restore it to the status of integrity, fell upon the county commissioners, who recognized in Mr. Wilson the most available and acceptal)le man for the place. It was conceded that he did admirable work in a difficult and trying position, and under his direction the affairs of the office were j)Ut in order and the routine of its biisiness was soon re-established on so safe and business-like a basis that in recognition of his services the Democracy nominated him in 1890 for clerk of the courts as his own .successor. The fact that he and County Auditor Taggart led their ticket and were elected by the largest Democratic majorities ever given in the county speaks more eloquently than any words of praise could of the manner in which Mr. Wilson's honest and business-like methods were appreciated by the electors of the county. Mr. Wilson is a thirty-second degree Mason. He was married in 1879 to Miss Nellis Duncan, daughter of R. B. Duncan, who in the early half of the century was for many years clerk uf the JIarion County courts. One secret of Mr. Wilson's success both as a lawyer and as an official, is his genial and kindly nature, which has gained him the friendship n[ all who know him. Fr.\nk W. Morrison. Integrity, intelligence and .system are qualities which will advance the interests of any man or anj' profession and will tend to the prosperity to which all aspire. F. W. Morrison's life in the professional arena has been characterized by intel- ligence, sound judgment and persevering industry. He is one of the city's most popular and capable attorneys, who has acquired prominence on the wings of Indianapolis' prosperity. J. \i. WILSON. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 51 Mr. Morrison is a native of tbe Hoosier State, born at Salem, September 19, 1852, and moved with bis parents to Indianapolis in 1865, Lis father, John I. Morrison, having been elected State Treasurer in that year. The educational training of our subject was received in the high schools of Indianapolis, and later he entered William's College, Massachusetts, from which institution he graduated in 1874. Keturniug to Indianapolis immediately after- ward he began the study of law with McDonald & Butler, and was admitted to the bar in 1870. After this he remained with McDonald & Butler, as managing clerk until 1883 when he opened an office for himself. Since then he has practiced alone. In 1884 he entered the service of the Pennsylvania Company as attorney on the Chicago Division. In 1885 he resumed the general practice of law and since 1886 he has been attorney for the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Company. Aside from this he acts as general counsel for the Phaniix Life Insurance Company, of Hartford, in the West. In 1885 Mr. Morrison was appointed by Gov. Porter, one of the Metropolitan Police Commissioners. In his political views he is a Republican, and is a Knight Templar in tbe Masonic fraternity. During tbe years he has practiced bis profession he has shown himself to be endowed with superior ability and his comprehensive knowledge of the law. together with the soundness of bis judgment, secured him almost immediate recognition at tbe bar. John A. Comingor, M. D. Among tbe most prominent and successful medical prac- titioners of Indianapolis, and it may be said of tbe State of Indiana, is Dr. John A. Comin- gor, who is one of the oldest practicing physicians in the city. He is honored and esteemed by tbe medical profession throughout all this part of the country. As a surgeon be is one of the finest in the State, and during his many years practice as such, bo has performed about every surgical operation known to medical science and skill, having practically traversed the entire field of surgical practice. Ever since the establishment of tbe Indianapolis City Hospital twenty-six years ago, he has been surgeon of that institution, performing tbe func- tions of that office without remuneration or hope of remuneration, and bis weekly visits dur- ing this long period to the clinics and wards of tbe hospital have contributed greatly toward the high standard of excellence which obtains in the institution at this time. He has always been solicitous for the welfare of this hospital, and ever^- measure for its improve- ment or for its better establishment has met with hearty approval and most helpful and substantial support. He has acted also as physician and surgeon to St. Vincent's Hospital and of the city dispensary. He is one of tbe promoters and organizers of tbe Medical College of Indiana, was one of its incorporators, and for twenty years held the chair of professor of surgery in that institution. At tbe present time be is professor of ortboptedic and clinical surgery in tbe Central College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is a member of tbe Marion County Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society, tbe American Medical Association and the National Surgical Association. He has read papers of interest and merit before these societies from time to time, and has been a frequent contributor of articles on professional subjects to the medical and surgical periodicals of the day. During the administration of Gov. Porter be was a member of tbe Governoi's staff with tbe rank of surgeon-general of the State of Indiana. Dr. Comingor has always been in politics a strong Republican and has been such from the organization of the Republican party. Away back in the infancy of that party he was a delegate from Hendricks County to a convention that nominated Henry S. Lane for governor, and Oliver P. Morton for lieutenant-governor of the State of Indiana. Tbe doctor is of German extraction. His grandfather, the first of the family to settle in America, located in New York at an early day, but afterward removed to Kentucky. He had several children including, Abram, Henry, David, and Samuel Comin- gor and four daughters. Samuel Comingor, who was tbe father of tbe Doctor, was born in Kentucky in 1797, and lived there until 18'26, when he came to Johnson County, Ind. He married Mary Gibbs, a native of Georgia, who bore him cbiklren named in order of their nativity: Henry, George, David, John A., Cynthia, Rachel, Sarah and Jane. John A., now known as Dr. Comingor, was born in Johnson County, Ind., March 17, 18'28. His youth was quite uoeventful, and the common schools near his borne afforded him early educational advantages such as be had. Later he became a student at Greenwood Academy, at Green- wood, lad. He early decided upon a medical career, and on completing bis English course, began the study of medicine under the direction of Drs. Noble and Wishard, of Greenwood, 52 MEMOIKS OF INDIANAPOLIS with whom he read for three years, meautime atteudiug lectures at the Ceutral Medical College of Indiauapolis during its sessions of 1849-50, and was graduated from the medical department of the Uuiversit}- of New York, in 1860. He immediately entered upon the practice of his profession at Danville, Hendricks County, and was beginning to meet with much success when, in 1861, he was appointed surgeon of the Eleventh Indiana Infantry, and served in that capacity until May, 1865, participating in the engagements at Shiloh, (!hampion's Hill, the sit>ge of Vicksl)urg, the fighting at Jackson, Miss. , in other i)attle8 of minor importance, and in the Shenandoah Valley. During this period of military activity, his duties wtTo chiefly in the field, and while they subjected him to the hazards of war, they afforded him opportunities for tlie practice and experience as a surgeon which he could never have oVitained anywhere else on earth, before or since. After the war he located at Indianapolis, at once took up the general practice of his profession, and his patronage has increased as his skill and success have become more and more widely known. Dr. Comingor was married in 1855 to Miss Lucy Williamson, of Greencastle, Ind., and three children: Ada. Harry and Carrie, have blessed their union. Simple in his habits, retiring in his dis- position, eschewing all display and shunning all ostentation. Dr. Comingor is a most com- panionable and entertaining gentleman who bears acquaintance so well that to know him for a long time is to like him better and better. His strong, practical common sense and solidity of character mark him as one to be trusted under any and all circumstances, and in every relation of life he has promptly and conscientiously met every just demand upon him. Robert F. Emmett. The office of sheriff is one that has been filled by the illustrious head of this Government and is a position that demands the exercise of great circumspec- tion, great personal courage and a general and apt intelligence. The county of Marion is fortunate in its choice of its present incumbent, Robert F. Emmett, the subject of our sketch, who adds to strict integrity tiie other qualities essential to thorough discharge of the responsi- bilities connected with the station. Mr. Emmett is a native of the coimty, having iieen born here May 4. 1859, lieing the son of Robert F. and Margaret (Horney) Emmett, natives of Ireland. The parents came to the United States at an early day and settled at Indianapolis about the year 1854, living here until their death, the father j>afsing away in 1866 and the mother July 4, 1878. They were the parents of eight children, only two of whom survive — Mary and our subject. The latter received instruction in the schools of this city and later, when working at a trade, attended the night sessions of a business college, from which he graduated. Apprenticed to the trade of an iron moulder, he served at it until he com- pleted his term and followed it afterward, pursuing it in all about fifteen years. In the year 1880 he became a deputy sheriff under Isaac King and was jailer for a period of four years. He was deputy for one year under Sheriff Henry Langenberg and then stepped out to make the race for the office of sheriff, being successful and receiving the largest majority that was ever made by a man running on the national ticket, receiving a majority of 683. Mr. Em- mett is also the youngest man who has ever filled the office of sheriff in this coiuity. He has served two terms as president of the Moulders' Union, a very large and influential body, and this gave him many votes, raising up many ardent friends on his behalf. Mr. Emmett entered upon the discharge of his duties December 10, 1892, having had such long previous experience that he had to waste no time in acquiring a knowledge of the details of the office. Always companionable, he is connected, besides with the Moulders' Union, witb the order of K. of P., the A. O. H., and with the Gray Club; the last named, a strong political organ- ization, he assisted greatly in organizing. AVhile a young man, none of the friends of Mr. Emmett have the slightest fears about his ability to manage his office. On the contrary, the able manner in which he took hold and the thoroughness with which he attends to every duty, confirms their judgment that his administration will be marked by the most highly satis- factory results. Jeremiah J. Corbaley was one of the pioneers of the new purchase and one of the early settlers of Marion County. He was born in Delaware in 1789. His father, Richard Cor- baley, a native of Ireland, located some time before that at Odessa, Del., where he married an English lady. He later removed to Washington, D. C, sometime before the laying of the foundation of the first capitol building. He died there, leaving four small children. AND MARIOX COUNTY, INDIANA. 53 His widow with ber family, removed to Cecil Connty, Md. Jeremiah remained with his mother and grew to manhood before her death. In 1816 he came to the territory northwest of the Ohio River, and there became well known as a school teacher. Near Hamilton Ohio, he formed the acquaintance of Jane, the eldest daughter of Robert B^'-°^^lV*R,^^°i. K was married in 1819. Mr. Corbalev brought with him from Maryland about >60o. which be intended to invest in land, but which be lost through the failure of a merchant at Hamil- ton to whom he intrusted it. In March. 1S20, he came to Marion County with Mr. Barnbil his father-in-law. and settled on the bank of Fall Creek, near where Patte_rson s o d mill stood iust outside the donation, where he remained two years. On August <. ^3) his son Richard was born, the first white child born in the new purchase, now a resident of the State of Washington. Owing to the great distress caused by sickness the first two years after thev came to Indianapolis. Mr. BarnhiU having died, the famOy removed to a piece of land the;- had entered on Eagle Creek, in the northwest part of the county. Being industri- ous it was not manr years until each member of the BarnhiU family had a good farm, the ricli soil vieldincr a "fair reward for their labors. One of the greatest drawbacks upon their success however, was the remoteness of a market for their grain, which had to be hauled in wagons to the Ohio River, where wheat was disposed of at about oO cents per bushel, and other kinds of grains in proportion. Mr. Corbaley being a good English scholar and sur- passing the other men of that section iu general ability, was the business man for the whole neighborhood. For many years he was justice of the peace for ^^ ayne township. He was one of the commissioners' appointed by the Legislature, who located the seats of justice of the counties of Clinton and Fulton at Frankfort and Rochester, respectively. Mr. Corbaley made several trips from his Indiana home to his old home in Maryland. It was a horseback iouruey entirely, and one night while traveling through a wilderness country, in which the houses were about twenty miles apart, he was attacked by a panther. "« ith the aid of a dint-lock pistol and a piece of tow he was enabled to kindle a fire, which kept the beast at bav durin.' the nicrht. He replenished the fire during the night and at daylight the panther was last seen in pursuit of a deer. Mr. and Mrs. Corbaley reared a family of ten children, which was but an average number of the pioneers of_Indiaiia. all of whom married before the death of Mrs. Corbalev. which occurred April -. IS.O, and seven of whom are yet living. Mr Corbaley was one of the most substantial farmers in the county, and his reputation for sterling integrity was such that it was common to say to him that his word was as good as his Ijond. His useful life ended on January 11, 1844. , ^i i i SwruEL B. CoKBALET. This well known and respected citizen is the foiirth son of the late Jeremiah J. Corbaley. and was bom at the old Corbaley homestead on Eagle Creek, in Marion County. February 17. 1S34. His father died while he was quite young and he was of crreat assistance to his mother, working on the farm during the spring, summer and fall, and^craininc^ a limited education during the winter months in the private schools of that day. which were^mostlv kept in the rudest and most primitive log houses. ^^ hen be was seven- teen years old. his brother. Richard Corbalev. then county clerk of Marshall Coiintj-^ received him as an assistant in his oflice at Plymouth. He walked over the Michigan road to that town, consuming three davs and a half in the journey. The jonrney was a rough one for the old Micbic^an road was iu those davs regarded as the very worst road in Indiana. He set out with ^3 in his pocket, all he bad been able to accumulate to that time, and upon arrivincr at bis destination, had but 35 cents left. His residence in Marshall County covered a period of ten years, during eight of which he was employed in the ofece of the clerk, recorder and sheriff. As a penman he attracted much attention, and the books and other records he kept will doubtless long serve as a reminder of him to all who may have occasion to examine them after he shall be no more. He returned to Marion County in 1S61 and has resided in Indianapolis constantly since 1862. For three years he was book- keeper in Spiegel. Thoms ^ Co.'s furniture establishment, and later, he entered the grocery business on West Washington Street where he built up a first class credit and reputation. He married Amanda M. Dewson. of Plymouth. September 2. 1854. who died ten years later, after having borne him two daughters, both of whom are also dead. April 4, ISb.. he married Eliza A., eldest daughter of William Cossel, one of Marion County's most prominent farmers, who has Iwrne him a daughter and son, named respectively Luella and 54 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS George M. His daughter lias been teaching in the public schools of the city for several years, and his son is a clerk in the office of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad. On bi!cember \(\ 1SS4, IMr. Corbaley accepted the position of deputy sheriff under George Car- ter, Esq., and two years later succeeded to the position in the sheriff's office of chief deputy, a position he still holds, tinder his excellent management, his work having the aj)proval of the court and members of the bar, much good has been accomplished. He was the Demo- cratic nominee in 18S0 for the office of recorder, but was turned down like the rest of the ticket. Geokoe H.\sty, M. D., long a member of the faculty of the Physio Medical College of Indiana, one of the organizers and first president of the American Association of Physio- Medical Physicians and Surgeons, and editor and pulilisher of the Physio-Medical Journal, at Indianapolis, was born in Madison County, Ind. , September 3(t, 1835, and has been for many years idetititied with the medical profession of the State with mucli more than ordinary jiroiuinence. His parents were Thomas and Ann (Raper) Hasty, his father a farmer and a native of Keiituckj', his mother a Virginian by birth. His maternal grand- father saw service in the War of 1812-14. His paternal grandparents were pioneers in Preble C >unty, Ohio, where Thomas Hasty (his father) was reared, and during the earlier years of Dr. Hasty's life, in Indiana, the country was new and much of it timbered and pretty heavily populated with beasts of the forests, so that, though he was born in the wild- erness instead of emigrating to it, he was himself in a practical sense a pioneer. During those earl)' days his mother made several long and dreary horseback trips between the family home ill Indiana and her old home in Virginia. She was a woman of great noliility of char- acter much devoted to her family and has been dead for some years. Thomas Hasty is still living on the old homestead in Henry County, Ind., at the advanced age of eighty-tive years. This farm extends over the boundary line into Madison County, and on the portion so dis- tinguished from the balance, and on which the family home once stood, Dr Hasty was born. Reared on the farm and inured to its healthful and moral life, he assisted in clearing away the timber and in putting in, cultivating and harvesting crops during the pioneer days, as opi>ortunity offered attending the subscription schools taught near his home in log cabins with piiQclieon floors and otber characteristics of the primitive school-houses of America, and thus he gained most of his early education, though, later, he was privileged to attend for a short time a jiublic school more advanced and more effective as an educational instrumen- tality. His ambition from his youth was to be a physician, but he saw small op])ortnnity to gain the required professional education and, besides, in those days the path of the "young doctor" was not so easy as it has since been made. In all that country there was and promised to be for some time to come, plenty of work for civil engineers and surveyors, and having some aptitude for mathematical study, he determined to become a civil engineer. To accomplish this purpose he found it necessary to teach school to earn money to pay for instruction and to buy instruments. He taught a few terms in the log-walled and bark- roofed poor man"s colleges of that time and locality, l)Ut (inally aliandoned the idea of mak- ing a surveyor of himself and returned to the farm and began to think sericiusly of becoming a physician in the face of all obstacles. He got together a few books, and from the time he was twenty gave to a course of reading on medical subjects every spare moment that was his, for his means were insufficient to permit him to give his entire time to the object he so much desired. He planned wisely and worked diligently, and was enabled in the winter of 1858-59 to begin attending lectures at the Physio-Medical College at Cincinnati, and in the winter of 185'J-60 to take a second course of lectures at the Physio-Medical Institute of the same city, and to graduate therefrom in the spring of 18(30 with the degree of M. D. He did not waste any time in entering upon the practice of his profession, but located at once at Mechanicsl)urg, near his old home, hung out his "shingle" and devoted himself hope- fully to the more or less tedious task <:)f waiting for his first call in his professional capacity to the bedside of some ailing fellow mortal. He had not long to wait and soon his patrons were so numerous that he found himself busy with a large and increasing general practice, and at the same time he had by his success so impressed upon his brother practitioners a conviction of his ability that he was made a member of the faculty of his alma mater, the Physio Medic-.d Institute, at Cincinnati, the sessions of which were confined to the winter AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 55 months, Dr. Hasty's duties being so timed that he was enabled to perform them without serious 'detriment to his practice. At different times, until December, 1872, when he removed from Mech;inicsl)iirg, to Indianapolis, he occupied the chairs of Chemistry, Anatomy and Surgery. Upon coming to Indianapolis he made his presence almost immediately felt in the med7cal profession. In 1878 he was one of the promoters, organizers and incorporators of the Physio-Medical College of Indiana, of the faculty of which he has been a member ever since, occupying the chair of Surgery until 1878 and the chair of principles and practice since' that time. During all the history of that institution, he has been influentially and helpfully identified with it and is at this time a prominent member of its board of trustees. He was one of the organizers and a charter member of the Indiana Physio-Medical Associa- tion; helped organize and is still a meml)er of the First District Physio-Medical Society; was one of the organizers and first president of the American Association of Physio-Medical Physicians and Surgeons, and assisted to form and is still a member of the Indianapolis Physio Medical Society. He was present at the organization of both tlie State and national societies and has never been absent from a meeting of either body from that time to this. The Physio-Medical Journal was established in 187r) by meml)ers of the faculty of the Piiy- sio-Medical College of Indiana, and in 1878 Dr. Hasty assumed entire control of the publi- cation and has since been its editor and publisher, in that dual capacity so well directing it that it has a large and influential circulation among members of the Physio Medical profes- sion, and is considered one of the ablest and most carefully edited journals of the kind in the country. Dr. Hasty was married April 25. 1861, to Miss Caroline M. Julian, a native of Henry" County, Ind., and a daughter of Peter and Adaline (Hess) Julian, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Virginia. In polities the Doctor is a Kepublican. He is a member of the Masonic order. In every relation of life he is in all things the intelligent, cultured and refined gentleman, the able physician and the generous and helpful citizen. For thirty-three years he has been identified with the medical profession, always honoral)ly, always progressively, always prominently. He has been not simjily a good member of it, he has been more one of its promoters, one of its upbuilders, one of the factors in its advance- ment, perfection and enlarged adaptability to the needs of humanity. Samuel M. Compton. The Industries of Indianapolis are principally of an important character, al)]y and successfully carried on. the products being such as to have secured for tliis flourishing city a reputation of which any might be proud. Prominent among the suc- cessful business men of this city is Mr. Samuel M. Compton, who is engaged in the grocery business, and who is now the quarter-master general, having been appointed to that position and commissioned a brigadier-general by Gov. Mathews in 1893. Like many of the best citizens of the State he is a native of Ohio, born in Warren County, July 1, 1845. His father, Alexander J. Compton, was a native of that grand old mother of States, Virginia, and is now residing in Indiana. He is eighty-two years of age, is in the enjoyment of com- paratively good health, and has ever been a man honored and respected. His wife, the mother of our subject, was a native of Pennsylvania, and lier maiden name was Mickle. This worthy couple had four sons in the army during the Rebellion: William E., wlio was sergeant in the Eighty-sixth Ohio Infantry; Thomas M., lieutenant in Company K, First Indiana Heavy Artillery; Ridgeley C, private in the Sixth United States Tnfpntry. sud (ur subject, who enlisted several times Imt was refused on account of youth, until the summer of 1862, when he became a member of Battery K, First Indiana Heavy Artillery, as a pri- vate, serving until January 10, 1866, when he was mustered out as corporal. He partici- pated in the following battles: Port Hudson, Red River Campaign, Siege of Mobile and numerous minor skirmishes. He escaped witlioiit a wound and was mustered out in New Orleans, La. Our subject's education was received in the schools of Warren County and at Lebanon, Ohio, the county seat, where he remained in the schools until thirteen years of age. He then came with his parents to Mooresville, Morgan County, Ind., and engaged as clerk in the general store of Moore. Griggs & Cook, with whom he remained until 1862, when he enlisted. He had another brother, Harlan H., who served in the Home Guards during the latter part of the war. After being discharged at New Orleans after the war our subject remained in that city for about two months and then returned to Morgan County, lud., where he commenced clerking for Holman Johnson, continuing with him about three 56 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS years. After that he opened n general store of his own in Mooresville, Ind. , and this he carried on about eighteen months, when he sold out and came to Inilianapolis. Here he be- "■an clerkinj; for W. M. Davis, continued with him two years, and then began clerking in the shoe business with \V. \V. Jones. Two years later he accepted a position in the wholesale grocery of Conduitt, McKiiiglit & Co., remained with the same two years and then for three vears clerked in the dry goods store of Hibben, Patterson & Co. Following this he went to Worcester, Mass.. with J. H. and G. M. Walker, boot and shoe manufacturers, and subse- quently traveled ([uite extensively for them in the South. In 1891 he engaged in the gro- cery business in Indianapolis, and this he has carried on since. In politics Mr. Compton is a Democrat, witli which party be has always artiliated, and conies of Demo(-ratic stock, his father also affiliating with that party. As before stated, Mr. Comjiton was appointed quar- termaster general in 1893, and of that position he is the present incumbent. He is a mem- ber of Capital City Odd Fellow Lodge, and to George H. Thomas Post, Lodge No. 17, G. A. R. Mr. Compton was married on May 19, 1868, to Miss Mary E. Gentry, a native of Marion County, Ind., and to them were given two children, neither surviving. August H. C.\lvelage. The manufacture of agricultural implements has grown to be a great industry and in reviewing the various enterprises that have made Indianapolis one of the [)rominent centers of business in the West, it is highly interesting to note the advance that has been made in each industry. August H. Calvelage is the present very efficient foreman of the National Malleable Castings Company, and has been connected with the same for many years. He was born in Putnam County, Ohio, February 10, 1845, a son of George Calvelage, who was born in the Province of Oldenberg, Germany, and came to Ohio with his parents, when a boy of twelve years, first locating in Cleveland. The family afterward moved to Putnam County, of which section they were among the first settlers. They pur- chased a tract of land comprising 600 acres for which they paid 75 cents per acre, and this land is still in possession of the Calvelage family. George Calvelage grew up among the Indians which made uj) the principal part of the population of Putnam County at that time. He made his honje in that region until he was about seventy-six years of age, at which time he was called upon to pay the last debt of nature. He was engaged in farming and trad- ing with the Indians, and afterward dealt in stock, in all of which, being a successful man of business, he was quite successful. He was highly honored throughout that region and held a number of positions of trust. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hackman, who was born in Hanover, Germany, and she still survives him and resides on the old homestead in Ohio. To their marriage a family of live children were born: August H., Henry and Bernard, who farms the old home place, being the only survivors. August H. Calvelage left home at the age of seventeen years and went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he began learning the calling of a brick layer, an occupation which he followed successfully for seven years with one contractor. At the end of this time he began turning his attention to malleable iron work m Cleveland, but after a short period went to Springfield and entered the employ of Whitely, Fassler & Kelley, who were engaged in the manufacture of reapers and mowers, and during the nine years that he was with this firm he acted for some time in the capacity of foreman and later as superintendent of the iron department. After coming to Indian- apolis, he connected himself with the National Malleable Castings Comjiauy as foreman, a position which he still retains to the satisfaction of his employers and decidedly to his own credit. He is a man of brains, energy and push, and has made his own way to his present position of independence by his own energy and integrity. He certainly knows what pioneer life is, for he was l)orn in a log cabin, in which not a nail had been driven, and this continued to be his home for a number of years. His initiatory training was received in the common schools of Putnam County, which were by no means of the best at that time, but be fortu- nately afterward graduated from a business college of Cleveland, his tuition being paid in moiu)y which he earned by the sweat of his brow while laying brick. Since locating in Haughville he has been town trustee for eight years, four years of which time he was presi- dent of the l)oard, and during his ailministratiou many of the most important improvements in the town were made, and were largely due to his push and public spirit. Street cars were established, streets were laid out, a natural gas plant was put in and an excellent school-house was erected, l)esides numerous other improvements. In 1870 he was united in marriage to Cy /l^^SL^^4-r of the consulting staff at the City Dispensary. Under the present charter of the city of Indianaiiolis. he was appointed a memlier of the first board of health iirganized by its provisions. He is a member of the Marion C'ouiit}' Medical Society, of the Indiana State Medical Society and of the American Medical Association. Dr. Maxwell was married iMay 3, 1883, to CJynthia A. Routh, a native of Wayne County, Ind., and daughter of James R. and Sarah J. Routh, also natives of this State, who has borne him two children: Leslie H. and Ruth. .lames D. ^Nfaxwell, Jr.. a brother of Dr. Allison Maxwell, was born in July, ISnO, and was graduated from the University of Indiana in 1872. He pursued a regular three-year graded course at the Miami Medical (^ollege of Cincinnati, and, like his brother, became an interne in the City Hospital at Cincinnati, bj^ competitive examination. He graduated from the Miami Medical College in 1878, and, going to Cleveland, Ohio, was for two years assistant surgeon in the ('leveland Hos])ital for the Insane. Returning to the family home, at Hloomington. he became a partner of his father. Dr. James D. Maxwell, Sr. In the winter of 1882-83 he took a special course in surgery atBellevue Hospital Medical College, at New York, and received his diploma from that institution in April, 1883. Taking up his residence permanently at Bloomington, he soon obtained a large general practice and became so popular as a surgeon that he actually did the greater part of the surgical woik in the county down to the time of his death, which occurred in Janiiary, 1891. The esteem in which he was held by his fellowcitizens found expression in the oft re])eated statement that any citizen of Monroe County could have been better spared than Dr. James D. Maxwell. Jr. Presley Jennings. The trade of the horse shoer and blacksmith is one that comes within the bounds of daily opportunity to manifest a humane spirit toward man's most faithful and obedient friend, the horse. If the theory of John Stuart Mill is correct, there is certainh' a heaven for this brightest order of the dumb animal. The shoer of the horse has many an opj)ortunity to prove the tender side of heart, and in his calling, which has existed almost since the world began, one of the most humane and careful men is Presley Jennings, who is a master of his trade in ever}' sense of the word. He is a native of Bridgeport, Ind.. born January 23, 1N31, and has been a citizen of Marion County. Ind., ever since. His parents, Allen and FJt-anor (Thondirough) Jennings, were united in marriage in 1818. but the former was a native of Virginia, and two years prior to his marriage came to this State. For two years after the celebration of his nuptials he made his home in the State of his birth, at the end of which time he returned to Marion County. Ind., and here remained until his death, which took place in 18fi4, his wife having passed from life in this county in IS19. They be- came the parents of five sons and five daughters, all of whom are living with the exception of the two eldest daughters and the youngest son. Their children were named as follows: Nancy, married William H. Foreman, and died in early womanhood: Elizal)etli. married Planning Vohrie, aiul is also deceased: William is a resident of Clarion County; Jane is the wife of John Ray, and lives in Boone County, Ind. ; Lydia is the wife of John H. Rodman, and is a resident of Hay County, Mo. ; Polly is the wife of George Sowerwine. and resides in Indianapolis; Presley, the subject of this sketch: John, who resides in Indianapolis; Clark is a resident of California, and Allen, who died at the age of four years. In Marion County Presley Jennings was reared, and in the |)ublic schools of this section he received a common-school education. On January 1, 1855. he was married to Mi'ss Alice Head, a daugliter of Simeon C. and Melinda (Poage) Head, who were married in Kentucky in 1818, and soon after moved to Rush County, Ind., and shortly after to Marion County, where for a number of years they kept hotel. They then gave this up to engage in farming, but in I85f) moved to Zionsville. Ind , and lived a retired life until their respective deaths in 18S1 and 1875. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Jennings a family of ten children have been given: Frank, born October 12, 1856; Orla S., born November 28, 1858, and died March 13, 1805; Emerson B., born December 4, ISfiO; Charles, born August 14, 1863, is now married to Emma Smith, and lives in this county near his parents; Orpha, born October 4, 1865, is the wife of George W. Sheets; Otis was born August 16, 1869, and now lives in AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 59 Indianapolis; Bertha, bora January 31, 1874: iialph, born December 18, 1879; Aggie, born February 2!^, 1885. Since 1S49 Mr. Jennings lias followed tbe calling of old Tubal Cain, and is now the proprietor of a large shop at Nora. Ind. He is a lover of line horses, and owns some of tiie best bred animals in the county. Mr. Jennings lias always been a warm patron of education, and the public school system of Indiana lias l)een his pride. He has always been a Republican in his political views, and proudly asserts that his boys have fol- lowed in his footsteps in this respect. He has in his possession a clock which stands over eight feet high, and although it has been in the possession of the Jennings family for about 100 years, keeps perfect time. This relic Mr. Jennings highly values. Gen. Lew \V,\ll.\ce. In a chance conversation with a well known infidel a Western lawyer had been listening to an abundance of sarcastic sneers at the Christian religion. He felt aslianied of his ignorance of the subject, and, impressed with its importance, he deter- mined to study into it. In thinking how to begin he recalled a story that he had staited a year before, founded on the wise men's search for Christ. It had been written simply as a story, with little interest in its central figure, and had been for some time laid aside. He decided to carry on his study along the lines suggested by the story, and to seek to learn of the Saviour and of the world as he found it. The result was that "Ben-Hur" was written and that its author became a believer in the Christ of whom he wrote. It may have been to his friends and to Gen. Wallace himself something of a surprise that his name should become best known liy sncli a book. "Lewis Wallace," it was said a quarter of a century ago, "handles the pen and the Inrush with ease and taste, but his genius is military.'' Born at Brookville, Ind.. April 10. 18-i7. his early scholastic training was received from the common schools. David Wallace, his father, was a graduate of the United States Militaiy Academy, was successively elected in Indiana as legislator, member of the Constitutional Convention, lieutenant-governor, governor, congressman and judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Marion County. The ambition of the subject of this biography had been of the military order, but his study and work had been rather too desultory to point to success in many directions. As a boy he was fond of shooting and of books, taking especial delight in Plu- tarch's Lives. He wrote a novel dealing with the tenth century and made some advance in art. I)ut settled down to reading law with his father, who .served a term as governor of Indi- ana. On the breaking out of the Mexican War Lewis entered the army and gained for him- self a good name as a disciplinarian. After the war, while practicing law, he found his recreation in training a company that he had organized. When the Civil War came he was called to become adjutant-general of his native State, Indiana, and then went into service as a colonel. receiving an appointment as major-general after the surrender of Fort Donelson. by reason of bis military genius. His career as an army ofiticial ended as second member of the court that trieil the assassins of President Lincoln, and he was president of that which tried Capt. Heru'y Wirz, commandant of the Andersonville prison. From 1878 to 1881 he served as goveinor of Utah and under President Hayes he was appointed governor of New Mexico, where he wrote the last part of "Ben-Hur." Lender President Garfield he was offered a mission to South .\merica, which he declined, afterward accepting the position of minister to Turkey. While holding this place he was in most pleasant personal relations with the Sultan, who twice requested him to enter the Turkish service. His experience in Mexico interested Gen. Wallace greatly in that country and led to his writing "The Fair God" in which he sought to present a picture of that remarkable land as it was centuries ago. Naturally, in sending him to Turkey, President Gartield. who had enjoyed " Ben Hur," said: "I expect another Ijook out of you Your official duties will not be too onerous fo allow you to write it. Locate it in Constantinople." The beauty and the history of the city were fiersnasive arguments, enforcing the hint, and the thought was in Gen. Wallace's mind from the first. The fall of Constantinople and the many events centering around that in the history of nations and of religions furnished a fascinating theme, and out of this has grown the author's latest work, which will undoubtedly add another triumph to the list that has already made him so great a favorite. D.\NiEL H. Pkdnk. There is no calling vipon earth that demands greater self-sacrifice, unselfishness and devotion than that of the physician, who must needs incur the risk of con- tracting fatal disease and who must forego comfort and endure fatigues in the discharge of 60 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS bis ilnties. Nor is there to be found upon the globe a nobler spectacle than that of a physi- cian who is true to himself, and couscientionsly proceeds with the carrying out of the obliga- tions resting upon him. He who is truly successful must needs live up to the full measure of iiis responsibilities and bear the Inirdeiis liiat rest upon him with a cheerful resignation. One recompense is liis, at least, and th:it is the trust, confidence and the esteem of those who reipiire hi.s services in the times of illness; for no one gets closer to the hearts of those with whom he is associated than the good and worthy physician. Such thoughts are naturally awakened as one contemplates the life and the work of the estimalile subject of this sketch, wlio not only has lived a life of great and disinterested usefulness in civil life, but who, also, in the time of his country's jieril went to the front and with skillful hands ministered to the wants of the sick and the wounded, laboring unceasingly for the relief of suffering. Daniel H. Prunk, M. D., of Indianapolis, was liorn near Fincastle, Botetourt County. Va., November 3, 1829; being the son of Daniel Prunk, born in the State of Maryland in ITUf). served his country in the War of 1S12 as a lirave and true soldier and died in Illinois in iN'il. The mother of our subject, Catharine (Edwards) Prunk, was born in old Virginia in 1 lUT and died in Minnesota at the age of eighty four (in 18S1 \. The father of our subject becoming impressed with the folly of endeavoring to compete with slave labor, left the old Dominion in the fall of 1831 with his wife and seven children, and on his journey Northward was compelled by the severity of the weather to winter at Xenia, Ohio. In the following spring, however, the family was again in motion, pressing forward over the most execrable of roads, the horses be- ing frequently stalled in (iuagmires,aud again wading side-deep in and through great sloughs of mud. Again and again in the most difficult parts of the way, the children were trans- ported over the water and mud in the strong arms of their brave but wearied fatlier. The westward journey was by way of Crawfordsville. Ind., which finally was reached and passed, the hearts of tiie parents growing lighter as the distance diminished, and their relief was infinite when at last they reached Hennepin, Bureau County. 111., their final stopping place. But here their trials and hardships they soon found were but fairly begun. The travel-worn father proceeded at once, it being in the spring of 1832 when he reached his destination, to clear a farm and establish a home for his family in the then far West wilderness. The neighbors were few and lived far apart and the fear of the Indians was strong in the breasts of all, for this was the time when Black Hawk had stirred up the hearts of his savage follow- ers to resist banishment across the Mississippi, and Mr. Prunk only saved his loved wife and children from the tomahawks of the red demons by taking refuge in the old Florida fi>rt, situated about three miles from Hennepin. Notwithstanding the many besetments and perils, sturdy and brave Daniel Prunk did clear hisland and erect a home, and in time golden stalks of the wheat waved in his field, inviting the blade of the sickle, and later, the tall tassels of corn proclaimed the presence of the ripened ears beneath. But society was imper- fectly organized in those days and education was a precious quality, because the school houses, always built of logs, were so far apart, and the teachers so scarce. Subscription schools maintained for three months in the winter were the very best facilities enjoyed by the most favored, and parents rejoiced when this o|iportunity was offered their children. Those who were very poor were compelled to deny this limited privilege to their offspring. In truth, those who had settled in the wilds of Bureau, like the settlers of frontier country generally, had come together there imbued with the one great idea of accumulating property, the pri- vations endured being a fresh stimulus to exertion, and the leading thought shut off in large measure the duties aiul obligations of cultivated life. Under such obvious difficulties and besetments the boyhood and youth of Dr. Prunk passed, and his ambitious spirit chafed under the privations he endured. His awakened mind demanded something above and beyond the drudgery of farm life, and bidding adieu to the home he made his way to Lacou, III., and there he worked mornings, evenings and Saturdays in order to defray his expenses at school, continuing thus until he was qualified to teach school. Wiiile engaged in teaching he con- scientiously discharged his duties, earnestly seeking to impart instruction to those consigned to his care. At the same time he diligently reviewed his studies and prosecuted them to further results, and with praisworthy economy saved every possible penny, so that in 1850 he entered the college at Mt. Palatine. 111., where he remained one year, and then in 1851, he entered Kock River Seminary, where among his classmates were John A. Eawlins, after- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 61 ward secretary of war uatlor Presiil3. During his leisure hours he had discovered a new preservative and disinfectant compound for embalming bodies, and he engaged in that business with a decided success during the remainder of the war, by permission of Gen. George H. Thomas, having his head- quarters at Nashville, with branches at Chattanooga, Knoxville, Dalton, Atlanta, Marri- etta and Huntsville. He rendered valuable service to the remains of Gen. McPberson and other fallen heroes during the Georgia campaign. When the war was over Dr. Prank returned to Indianapolis and has lived here ever since, devoting his time and energies to the practice of medicine, in which he has been signally successful. To smooth his professional journey, which had been made rough by the interposing barriers of "isms," and to divert the tire of enemies from without ami within the profession, he took a course and graduated, at the close of the winter session of 1875-76, at the college of Physicians and Surgeons (allopathic school), just twenty years after he had received his first degree, and during all these years he had practiced with most gratifying success. Dr. Prunk has been eminently successful in his practice and his standing as a physician and surgeon is of the highest order. Always studious, he has prosecuted his studies and investigations throughout his career with the most unremitting ardor, while he has enjoyed the advantage of instruction in two medical colleges and had a large and varied experience in the army, to say nothing of what he has garnered in the way of knowledge in his extensive private practice. He is eminently fitted for the profession he adorns, being of a profoundly sympathetic nature, unselfish, sociable and possessed of charming conversational powers and the most agreeable manners. As a man, a citizen, father, husband, neighbor and friend — in all the relations of life, be is an exemplar, worthy to be followed by all who appreciate the good and the hon- orable in living. As a citizen and patriot, Dr. Prunk takes an active interest in public affairs, and in polities is a Republican, being in hearty accord with the teachings of that party. In religion he was reared in the Methodist Church, the faithful itinerants of that bodv having found their way into the great remote fastnesses of his old Illinois home, and he learned to love them for their devotion to the cause they jirofessed. Hence he joined that bjdy and consistently followed its teachings from the time of bis connection with it at at Lacon, 111., in 1849, until 18<)7, when be joined the Episcopal Church, his wife being a devout member of that church. The marriage of the Doctor to. this most worthy lady, to whom reference has previously been made, occurred March 30, 1858, her name being Harriet Augusta Smith. The fruits of this union are: Frank Howard, born at Princeton, Bureau County, III., March 1-t, 18G0; Harry Clayton, born at Indianapolis, August 17, ISOl, and Byron Fletcher, born at Indianapolis. December 20, ISOG. The accomplished mother of these cbikireu merits the highest dislinction because of her true and wonumly qualities, which endear her to a choice circle of friends. She is possesseil of superior gifts and endowments of mind and heart, and whether as wife, mother or friend in the social circle, she reflects the virtues of highest woinanbooil. Hers are the equalities that attach per-^ons to her strongly, and retain them under all conditions. Mrs. Harriet Augusta Prunk is a native of Cincinnati, although soon after her birth her parents, William J. and Lavinia (Lennox) Smith, moved to Covington, Ky., where she was reared and resided until her marriage. Her parents were natives of old Virginia, where the maternal name of Lennox has figured prominently for many generations, ber grandfather Lennox having been a lieutenant in the war of the Kevolution. Keceiving a careful and thorough preparatory education, Mrs. Prunk at an early age entered the W esleyan Female College, an institution that bad attained great prominence because of the thoroughness of its course, and tliat was one of the foremost educational institutions of Cincinnati, graduating from it in ]85'.(, but a short time before her marriage. Very early in life she evidenced a rare talent in declamation AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 63 and elocution, wLicli the gladness that pushes thr(i\iirh The air and the llowers and the lieart of man. And you clothe old thoughts witli a meaning new When you read as an artist only can. Your voire! it is like an autunni wind Tluit quavers and moans and falters behind Tlie triumphant chorus of summer days, Hut whicli be the sweeter — Jiuie tones or sad. It doth matter not, for the love always Throbs in the mournful as well as the glad. Your voice! it is clear as a tinkling stream That lipples aud purls and glances between The willows that lean o'er its shining breast. You " liiK'U Me to Sleep " with the rhythmic flow ( )f words that you read, aud a holy rest ('rallies my soul when your voice falls low, low, Like a ilream of a olden lullaby That sways the tired heart with its melody. * * * " Her personal appearance and presence are stately and dignified, while her command of facial expression seems almost unlimited, now capable of delineating the sunniest of smiles, now picturing the sternest of expressions, now lighted up with the beams of hope, aud anon shrouded in the gloom of despair." Unlike a good many, who seem not to live outside of their profession, I\Irs. Prunk shines as brilliantly in the social circle as on the platform, is a versatile aud brilliant conversationalist, quick as lightning's flash, apt at repartee, and in the arena of refined sarcasm able to cut and parry with all the polish aud dash of the witty, retined and accomplished lady. In her domestic relations she is by nature pre-eminently hap|)y, a uol)le wife aud a devoted mother, having inherited the qualities of head and heart characteristic of her late much beloved mother, a Christian woman of broad ideas, unusual intelligence aud charitable in the highest sense of the word, and between mother and daugh- ter there existed a remarkable bond of devoted affection and companionship. Mrs. Prunk is now in the very prime of life and cannot have yet reached the zenith of her physical aud intellectual powers. Assuredly higher honors await her than she has yet achieved. Is.\A(' Kino. The subject of our sketch, although in the very prime of life, has tilled higli and responsible positions under the gifts of the people and he is a citizen who is held in the highest esteem by the people without regard to party. Isaac King, ex-sheriff of Marion tjounty, was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, February ]5, 1S40, being the sou of George and Klizabeth (M('Kinney) King, natives of Ireland and Peimsylvania, res{)ective]y. The father of our subject was bound out while a boy to the trade of a blacksmith in Maryland; ^dujj/ uicod^ta 1 1 1 ^^ ^^Hf ^^^^~^^^^i^ [/ ^ruc-^^' AND M ANION COUNTY, INDIANA. 6D Lis master not being a satisfactory one, lie some time after his service began, in company with some other boys working with him, ran away to Philadelphia, wliere he completed his term and then followed the same work as a journeyman for a rramber of years. Then he went to Baltimore, where he remained for a short time and then to Cincinnati, at which place he lived for thirty-tive years. A man of the deepest religious convictions, he was tiually led into the Society of Shakers, iu which comnmuity he spent the closing days of his long life, finally dying among tliem, in Hamilton County, Ohio, at the age of eighty-one. His widow is living in Indianapolis, aged eighty-seven. This couple had six children, four of whom are living, namely; Julia, wife of William M. Rubush; George King, of Tipton, Ind., super- intendent of the poor farm of that county; Anna M., wife of Logan Justice, and Isaac, our subject. Charles King, a brother of our subject, who died at Louisville, was a soldier in the late war and Sarah, a sister, is also dead. The subject of our sketch was brought up with the Shakers at Whitewater village, Ohio, until he was seventeen years old, receiving what meagre education it was possible for the society to get for the youth there. The life there was very repulsive to him and he resolved at any hazard to get his younger sister from out of the influence of the place. So, at the age of seventeen he took her with him and fled the spot, coming to Indianapolis. He was young to have so grave a responsibility and he had no trade upon which to fall back, while his education, as has been stated, was very limited. But his heart was brave and with a sublime devotion he sought work, gladly accepting any that was honest and that would give food and clothing to his sister, whom he loved with a strong devotion. For three years he did various jobs of work and then, at the age of twenty, began to learn tlie trade of a blacksmith. He began his apprenticeship under George Van Antwerp and served it out faithfully, after which he worked as a journeyman for five years, at the expiration of which he purchased a half interest in the business of his employer. Mr. King has carried on the business ever since, the firm name being King & Knight, who do a general business in the line named. Politics always proved a subject of great interest to him and his pleasant manner, good fellowship and general excellent character gave him great influence. Hence his party saw in him a man most available for the office of sheriff, a position for which he was nominated and to which he was elected in 1884 and was re-elected in 1880, serving two full terms. Mr. King met the full expectations of his friends and admirers while sheriff, proving himself a most efiicient and honorable official and administer- ing afl^airs with the utmost fairness. He has served very acceptably as an alderman from the Fourth District two terms. The political faith of Mr. King is that of a pronounced Democrat, a party to which he has always been loyal and for which he has worked untiringly ever since he attained his majority. A resident of Indianapolis for upward of thirty years, he is thoroughly identified with the interests of the city, for which he has labored earnestly always, when the services of good citizens wereneedad to effect some reform or to inaugurate some movement for the general good. A number of organizations know him as brother and fellow worker, among which are the Masonic order. Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Knights of Honor and the Elks. He was married iirst, in 1873, to Miss Nannie J. Knight and a second time to Miss Frankie Faling. He is the father of two children, Alice E. and Lloyd I. King. John T. Pressly. It is the men of broad and comprehensive views who give life to communities and build cities — men who have foresight and energy, pluck and push to for- ward their enterprises and still retain an untarnished reputation through it all. Such a man is John T, Pressly, ex sheriff of Marion County, Ind., who is now retired from the active affairs of life and is enjoying the reward of his early industry. He was born in Preljle County, Ohio, May 7, 1831, a son of James and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Pressly, the former of whom was born near Charleston, N. C, and the latter in Union County, Ind. When a young man James Pressly settled in Preble County, Ohio, where he carried on merchandis- ing for a time in the village of Morning Sim, putting up the first building in the place. In the spring of 1844 he becanie a resident of Marion County, and having in the meantime begun the study of medicine, he began practicing after locating in Marion County, and fol- lowed this calling for a number of years. His death occurred in 1848, his wife having pre- ceded him to her long home by a number of years. John T. Pressly was about thirteen years of age when his parents came to Marion County, and in the common schools of this 66 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Hection he received his education. Shortly after tlie family came to Indianapolis young Prertsly entered the employ of the State as teamster at the deaf and dunih asylnm, a posi- tion he held nearly two years, when he was appointed steward of the asylum to till a vacancy. He continued in this capacity about live years, then resigned and became a clerk in Smith & Hanley's store. About one year and a half later he began railroading and for fifteen years he was a locomotive engineer on the Bee Line road. In the meantime he con- ceived the idea of investing in a saw-mill and for some time he furnished lumber to the rail- road company, and after retiring from the position of engineer he continued in the saw-mill business for about live years and was very successful. He dealt exclusively in walnut lum- ber and realized over $40,000 from the business, which he sold in 1873. In 1870 he was prevailed uiron by friends to accept a nomination to the city council from what was the eighth ward, which had a Democratic majority of 344 and inclnded all territory south of East Street to the city limits. The popularity of Mr. Pressly failed to overcome the Demo- cratic majority but his defeat was by only thirty-seven votes. The following year he was again persuaded to be a candidate and this time was elected by 157 votes, serving as coun- cilman one term. In 1876 Mr. Pressly was nominated for sheriff by the Republicans of Marion County, and was elected by over 1,900 majority. He was honored by a renomina tion in 1878 and again elected, serving as sheriff four years in all, and retiring in 1880. Immediately following this he engaged in farming, purchasing a fine tract of 4tlt) acres on Crawfordsville pike al)0Ut four miles northwest in Wayne township, which he continues to conduct, a considerable portion of his land being devoted to raising stock. He has been very prosperous and has beautiful residence property in the city. He was married June 25, 1855, to Miss Mary A. Dunn, a native of Canada, but who was reared and educated in Indianapolis, and to their union two children have been given: Annie E., wife of Daniel Chenoweth, and Addie, wife of John ¥. Carson, of the tirm of Carson & Thompson, attor- neys. Mr. Pressly is a member of the Masonic order, thirty-second degree, Scottish rite. He is a church member in good standing and politically has always been a stanch Republi- can. Earnest, faithful and eminently successful in the discharge of his official duties, he has succeeded in winning many friends, and he has ever taken a lively interest in every movement having for its object the social and moral elevation of the people. He is affable and agreeable in manners, has that courtesy that springs from a kind disposition, and he has endeared himself to all with whom he has come in contact, whether professionally or as a member of society. He has been a widower since June 20, 1888. Capt. Jacob L. Bielee. This prominent business man was born in Germany in 1839 and has been well known in Indianapolis for a good while. He is a sou of Fiedel Bieler, a popular and successful German architect aiad contractor, who was born in 1S04 and died in his native land at the age of sixty-six years. He was a man of tine educational attainments and was exceptionally skillful and artistic as an architect and executed many important con- tracts. He had four sous and two daughters, of whom Jacob L. was the second born. Capt. Bieler was liberally educated in Germany, having graduated from some of the best in- stitutions there. He possesses tine artistic taste and natural talent, and while yet a mere boy placed himself under competent instruction to study art as developed under the most magical hand of the sculptor; but failing health compelled him to forego the acquisition of that profession. In 1856, then sixteen, he came to America and made his home with an uncle in Selma, Ala., who was a saddler in good business, and assisted him until 1861. For political reasons he did not wish to remain in the South after the beginning of the Civil War. He did not sympathize with the Southern movement and he saw the undesirabijity of remaining in that country without l)eing able at the same time to espouse the cause of it"s people. Coming North, he decided to cast his fortune with those who went to do battle under the stars and stripes. Accordingly he lo.st no time in enlisting in the Sixth Indiana (Morton's) Battery, and at once went with his command to the seat of war. He participated in the fighting at Shiloh, Corinth and other points grown historic through having been the scenes of sanguinary engagement in those days. He was disabled near Corinth but served thereafter until discharged. Upon his return, he engaged in business as a saddler and harness maker and continued successfully for about fifteen years. In 1878 Capt. Bieler was elected to the city council, and it is worthy of note that he was on the committee on public improvement at ^SI^^W f *t*- ^^S^\^^^^L^^i^ ANV MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 07 the time when the great work of improviug the city was begun. He was for a time con- nected with the city treasurer's oiSce under the administration of Col. Wiles. In 1880 he was elected recorder of Marion County. In all these important positions he performed his duties with great credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the general jmblic, that hardest of all task-masters. In 1891 he assumed the management of the An- heuser-Busch interests at Indianapolis, and under his skillful and energetic direction they have grown immensely in volume and popularity, his interests extending to distant parts of the State. Capt. Bieler is so known from the fact that he has long been Captain of the German Veteran organization. He is also lieutenant-colonel of the popular First Kegi nient of the K. of P. As a prominent member of the G. A. R. he is well anil widely known as a member of George H. Thomas Post. He is also identified with the K. of P. Masonic Fraternity and I. O. O. F., and different societies and clubs, besides being a member of the Board of Trade. He was married in 1863 to Miss Caroline M. Hines of Indianapolis, and has three children, one son and two daughters. Capt Bieler has proved himself in every re- lation a good and useful citizen, always taking a decided stand on the side of practical and useful reform or improvement. VoLNEY Thomas Malott. Prominent among the people of Indianapolis who have made for themselves honorable names, and who have acquired a competency of this world's goods largely through their own unaided efforts, is the gentleman whose name forms the heading lor this sketch. A native of the Blue Grass State, his birth occurred in Jefferson County September 9, 1838, being a son of William H. and Leah P. (McKown) Malott. In 1841 the family moved to Salem, Washington County, Ind., where the father, abandoning his life pursuit of farming, embarked in mercantile pursuits in partnership with his brother, Major Eli W. Malott. Here he died November 5, 18-15, leaving a widow and three children sur- viving him. Not long after this the family was further afflicted by the death of the youngest child. For a second helpmate Mrs. Malott wedded John F. Ramsey, a prosperous manu- facturer and dealer of furniture in Indianapolis, and removing to this city ujude that her permanent jilaee of residence. Thomas received his first schooling in Salem under the direc- tion of John I. Morrison, afterward State senator from Washington County, and later State treasurer. He came to Indianapolis in 1847, and entered a private school kept by Rev. W. A. Holliday. Later he took his last scholastic instruction in a half public school kept by Benjamin L. Lang in the "Old Seminary," an institution noted in the early days of the city. At intervals during his school vacations his aptitude for business and his clerkly attainments give him employment as clerk and messenger in the Traders' Bank of Indianap- olis, owned by John Woolley and Andrew Wilson. At the age of sixteen he took a perma- nent place in the Bank of the Capitol, of which Mr. Woolley was cashier and manager. He acted as teller of this bank for two or three years and resigned in 1857 before the storm that overtook the State free banks of Indiana organized under the legislative act of 1853, and in which that institution went down. Its teller was soon made teller of the Indianapolis Bank of the State, intended by its founders to take the place of the old State Bank, whicli has proved of incalculable benefit, as well as profitable to the State and other stockholders. But the war and its financial necessities broke up what was left of the State free banks under the pressure of the National banks, and the Indianapolis branch of the bank of the State passed . from existence with others of its kind. It might be too much to say that Mr. Malott's api)reuticeship with the banking business, if such it may be termed, which ended in his twenty- fourth year, made him a safe and sagacious financier which he has proved himself to be, but it is quite certain that it served as a most solid foundation for the structure of success that had been erected upon it. One incident of this period illustrates the versatility of his appli- cation to business as well as the variety and accuracy of his information of its details. When the free banks began to shake under the Huancial strain of 1857, the daily papers of Indian apolis found it necessary to follow the market changes of bank values very closely, for the public took and gave their bills usually at the rate indicated in the reports in the Indianap- olis morning papers. As there were scores of these banks of all degrees of prominence scat- tered over the State, ami their bills were circulating everywhere at home, it was no small task to keep track of the constant flactuations, but our boyish bank teller did it so carefully and completely that one of the papers regularly obtained its currency reports from him. 68 MEMOIRS OF IXDIANAPOLIS This was an enterprise of no little importance for a boy of nineteen, and liis reports and those furnished the other papers by the private banking house of Fletcher & Co. really fixed the market rates of Indiana currency for many months. In August, 1862, Mr. Malott was elected secretary and treasurer of the Peru & Indianapolis Railroad Company, a position which he gained at the early age of twenty four years through his reputation as a careful and trustworthy business man. The road h:id not proved very successful theretofore, but improved conditions soon followed, and aided in milking for Mi'. Malott a reputation as a railroad manager e()ualing, if not sar[)assing, his early repute as a banker. In I !^64 he was made a State director in the branch bank, of which he had previously been teller, and the cashiersbip of which has been tendered to and declined by him in 18i>2. He was now put fully in the jiarallel paths of bank and railway management, in which he has moved forward for the last quarter of a century. It is notable in this connection that it has rarely happened in any country that a j'oung man of twenty-six has by the free selection of competent men, determined solely by his reputation for ability and trustworthiness, been placed in two posi- tions of such responsibility at the same time. In 1865 he was the acting and directing agency in organizing the Merchants' National Bank of Indianapolis, and was made cashier of that institution while still retaining his position as secretary and treasurer of the Peru & Indianapolis Railway Company. In the spring of 1870 he resigned his place in the Mer- chants' Bank to take charge of the construction of the Michigan City tt Indianapolis Rail- road, which was finished under his direction the following year, and passed with the Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad under the control of the Indianapolis, Peru cV Chicago Rail- road Company, originally the Peru & Indianapolis Railroad Company, of which Mr. Malott was secretary and treasurer, and one of the directors. In 1875 he was elected general man- ager of the combined lines, and in 1879 was made vice president, acting as president, and taking the management until the wh(jle concern was leased in ISSl to the Waliash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad 'Company. The advance of Mr. Malott in his banking affairs, though he gave less time to them than he could devote to them as cashier of the Meiehants' National ]5ank, kejit pace with his steadily widening reputation and responsibility as a railway man- ager. Ill 1878 he was elected ])resident of the Merchants' National Bank, l)ut four years later sold liis interest in it and resigned his presidency to take a large interest in the Indiana National Bank, which had l)een transformed by the process of naturalization from the Indi- anapolis branch of the Bank of the State of Indiana, in which he had served five years as teller, and of which he was made president, a position which he has held to the present. When the affairs of the Citizens' National Bank were wound up a few years ago, Mr. Malott bought its fine stone front banking budding and installed the Indiana National Bank therein, a fact which has gone far to establish his reputation as a conservative, thoroughly relialile and successful bank manager, was the triumph with which the Indiana National withstood the local stringency in 1885, when three private banks, two of them among the oldest in the city, went down together. While his railway and banking duties imposed expensive demands upon his time and energies, Mr. Malott has at the same time been alive to the value of enter- prises or the development of the resources of the State. He aided in organizing the Brazil Coal Company, not alone with a view to enlarging the State's fuel supply, l)ut to benefit the lake railways which brought down great (piautities of lunil)er with no adequate return freight, a deficiency which was supplied by the block and bituminous coal of the great southwestern field, of wh'ch Brazil has always been the metropolis. With the same view of enlarging railway business and State resources needed in forming the earliest and most extensive ice dealing firms in Indiana. In 1886 he helped organize the Brazil National Bank, of which he is a director. In 1888 he assisted Harry Bates and others to open an oolitic stone quarr^v at Romona, the product of which was largely distributed in Chicago and the North, and as far east as New York. He assisted in organizing the company controlling this quarry, and is one of its directors, and still retains his interest in the other enterprises mentioned above. At this time, in connection with Mr. Hollidav, and others, he is en^a^ed in orffanizincr the Union Trust Company of Indianapolis. He has als-o l)uilt several of the largest and finest business houses in the city. Soon after he gave up the acting presidency of the Indianapo- lis, Peru & Chicago Railroad, he was elected vice president and manager of the Union Rail- way Company of Indianapolis, a position in which he encountered more difficulties, prob- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 69 ably, than ia any other part of his railway service. He entered the Union Company in July, 1883, and in the following September aided in bringing about an agreement for all the companies concerned on a new plan of organization. The old arrangement formed by three companies in 1849, when the old Madison, now part of the Indianapolis & Jefferson- ville lines were the only lines completed to Indianapolis and the other two were barely organ- ized, provided for the enlargement of the company from time to time, by the admission of other companies, as their roads were completed and it became necessary for them to use the Union tracks and depot. But the organization has remained unchanged in other respects, and was hardly applicable to the then present condition. Through the influence of Mr. Malott this scheme of organization was sanctioned by an act in the Legislature in 1885, which fur- ther authorized the formation of Union companies in all the cities of the State having a population of 50,000 or more. At this time the matter of a new Union depot, or station building and the necessary adjuncts was broached and discussed, but without reaching any conclusion till after the State Legislature had legalized the change. Meanwhile, pending the scheme of reorganization and the legal authorization to act under it, the Belt Railway, then circling the greater pait of the city in connecting all the railways but one, was used for the transfer of freight by l)ut one or two roads, the others running through and across the city streets, to the general discomfort and danger of the people. One of Mr. Malott' s first important acts, as manager of the Union Company, was to require all the roads to make their transfers of freight by the Belt llailway outside of the city when it was possible to do so without serious inconvenience. This order was issued May 1, 1884. To give it effect he superintended the extension of the Belt Railway so as to connect all railroads running into the city. After the legalization of the new organization of the Union Company, in the winter of 1885, the subject of a new station building came up in a more definite and urgent form. Plans were prepared and submitted to the City Council for approval in 1886, additional grounds were purchased, a loan was obtained on long bonds for $1,000,000, and work on the Imilding was begun. The structure was com- pleted in Septemljer, 1888, and is regarded as the handsomest and most commodious station building in the United States. This grand building, costing so princely a sum, is in some sort a memorial of Mr. Malott' s administration of the affairs of the Union Railway Com- pany, the responsibilities of which he resigned in August, 1889. Ma_v 18, 1889, at the re- questor all the parties concerned, he was ajjpointed by Judge Gresliam of the United States Circuit Court receiver of the Chicago & Atlantic Railroad Company, the affairs of which occupied his time almost entirely until Fel)ruary, 1891, when the receivership was closed, the indebtedness having been paid in full, the property having been greatly imjnoved and Mr. Malott having discharged the trust reposed in him with the entire satisfaction of the court and of all interested parties. June 4, 1890, Mr. Malott was elected president of the Chicago & AVesteru Indiana Railroad Company and of the company owning the Belt Rail- road of Chicago. He declined a re-election at the annual meeting of the stockholders of these corporations in June, 1891, not having sufficient time to devote to the business which the olfice imposed upon him, whereupon the office of chairman of the board of directors was created and the jirincipal financial matter was placed in the hands of the chairman. This office Mr. Malott accepted and has since held. He is also director of the Chicago & Erie Riihoad Company. Mr. Malott was never a politician. He has had matters of more interest and importance to attend to, but mainly because, though a Republican, he was not a politician. He was appointed by the State officers one of the three police commissioners of Indianapolis, in which position he served nearly two years. Samuel Schuck. Of late years no form of investment has become so popular with the conservative public as judiciously selected real estate. Just now the market is active, and among those cons|)icuous in the operations that are now going on is Samuel Schuck. a mem- ber of the firm of Samuel Schuck & Co., Haughville, Ind., dealers in real estate, loans, rents, fire insurance, etc. Mr. Schuck has always enjoyed a high reputation and the esteem and confidence of all having dealings with him. All who come in contact with him either socially or in a business way, pronounce him a gentleman in every respect, and jiatrons can depend upon any and all representations made by him, and that their interests will always be protected. He was born near Dayton, Ohio, August 4, 1859, and is a son of George and 70 MEMOIRS OF IXDIANAFOLIS ^rimiip (Lpii;litner) Sehiiok, natives of (Tennany. The father remained in his native country until 1854 and then crossed the ocean to America. He was married near Dayton, Ohio, to Miss Leightner, who was also born in the old country, l)ut who came to the United States with her parents when a little girl seven years of age. Mr. Sehuck was a potter by trade and worked at the same most of his life, his death occurring October In, 1889, near Wapakoneta, Ohio. The mother is still living and resides in Haughville. Intl. Samuel Si'huck attained his growth near Dayton, Ohio, and was educated in the public schools. He was engaged in tilling the soil until twentysix years of age. after which he came to Haugh- ville and learned the core making trade, at which he worked a short time when he was made foreman, continuing in that capacity for four years. He then resigned and engaged in the real estate business in April, IS'-'l, since which time he has given his entire attention to that and to insurance. He deals in real estate in all )^arts of the country and represents .some of the leading tire insurance companies. Mr. Sehuck was married May ti. ISDl. to Miss Odessa Hurst, a native of Illinois, and the daughter of Stephen C. and Ellen (Worrell) Hurst. Mr. and Mrs. Sehuck are memliers of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Mr. Sehuck is a Kegular Baptist and one of the stewards of the same. He is a Kepul)lican in politics. Fi!.\NKLiN H.ws, M. D. It has come to be a recognized fact with the medical fraternity and with the general public, that owing to the advance of science and the multiplication of facilities for ac(juiring knowledge and practice, many of the younger physicians of to day are better informed and more skillful practitioners than were many of the old physicians a couple of generations ago. In every large city in the United States, and well as in many of the better of the country towns, the young doctor is the more popular of the two classes mentioned, and has the larger practice. During recent years some of the younger physi- cians of Indianapolis have gained reputations for skill and eificiency in their professions which has made ipiite a number of them known throughout the State and a few i>f them throughout the United States. A fair representative of the physicians of this type and one who has done much to snstain the reputation they have attained as a class, is Dr. Franklin Hays who, though a young man, stands by virtue of real merit and well known achieve- ments, among the most prominent medical men of the citv. Dr. Hays was born in Eldo- rado. Ohio, April 2, 1S5S. On his father's side his ancestry was of the sturdy jiioneer class who located in the conunonwealths of Georgia and Tennessee, where the family became con- spicuously identitied with public interests, representing their States most ably in times of war and in times of peace, and in the Civil War some of them achieved distinction both under the stars and stripes and the stars and bars. James C. Hays, Esq., the father of Dr. Hays, was a merchant of jirominence who traced his lineage to this tine line of old Southern pioneers. The Doctor's mother. Sarah J. (Clevenger) Hays, is descende[artin. of Greentield. and later still with Drs. P. H. and Henry Jameson, of Indianapolis, until he compieteil the course in the Medical College of Indiana, from which he was gradu- ated with much distinction in 1880 with the degree of M. D. While yet an under graduate in this institution he was elected an assistant to the chair of chemistry and toxicology. After graduation he was continued as assistant in the chair of chemistry, and until 1883 was librarian and registrar. In the year last mentioned he was appointed lecturer on dermatol-. ogy and venereal diseases, and at the same time was made superintendent of Bobb's Free Dispensary. In the interval he had taken a post graduate course in the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, and had further perfected himself for the duties and AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 71 responsibilities of his profession in the hospitals of Philadelphia and New York prior to his acceptance of the chair of dermatology, etc., above referred to. His valuable labors in connection with his alma mater made him a leadiucr spirit in the reorganization of the institution which resulted in the establishment of the Medical College of Indiana as one of the foremost colleges of the West, devoted to the preparation of men for the practice of the profession of medicine and surgery, and the general advancement of medical learning. Three years later Dr. Hays was elected to the professorship in the faculty of this institution, succeeding the late Dr. Charles E. Wright in the chair of materia medica and therapeutics, to which was added dermatology. He was also made secretary of the college and faculty, and the signal ability with which he has performed the functions of both positions to the present time is well known both in and out of the profession. He has been honored by the Alumni of the college by an election to its presidency for one term and to its secretaryship for three successive terms. He is an active and valuable member of the Marion County Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society and the American Medical Association, and is on the consulting staff of tbe Indianapolis City Hospital, the City Dispensary and St. Vin- cent's Hospital, of the last named of which he was for several years attending physician. While the duties devolving upon him in these relations are performed with the utmost fidel- ity, be does not permit them to encroach on the time which belongs legitimately to his large general ]iractice in the city. When it is further stated that Dr. Hays has a large consulta- tion practice in Indiana and adjoining States, it will be believed that he must of necessity be a very busy man, and all physicians and many business men will concede to him the pos- session of a wonderfully systematic executive capacity and a most vigorous physical consti- tution as the first requisite to the accomplishment of the vast amount of labor devolving upon him in these varied relations. Notwithstanding all the demands upon his time and energies which have been referred to and which he meets with a conscientious devotion to duty, he manages to find opporttinity for social duties, in the jierformance of which he has gained extensive and well founded popularity in the large circle of society and club friends. An active Mason of high standing and a member of many of its orders, including the Ancient Scottish Rite, the Doctor is identified also with the order of the Mystic Shrine and other fraternal organizations, as well as with the Commercial Club and the leading social clubs of the city. In the city of his adoption Dr. Hays is held in the highest esteem as a public spirited citizen, always ready to lend his aid most practically and in a most liberal degree to all charities and movements tending to benefit his fellow citizens or any deserving or unfortunate class of them. He was happily married June 25, 1884, to Miss Louella Graves White, daughter of the late Thomas White, Esq., of Memphis, Tenu., well known as a banker and as an owner of extensive plantations. Busch Hays and Thomas Whitcomb Hays are two interesting little sons who complete the happiness of the Doctor's home. It is a well recognized fact among the medical fraternity of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana that no endeavor is regarded by Dr Hays as too laborious, no means too expensive which gives any promise of aiding him to keep abreast of or in advance of his profession, and with this object in view, he has supplemented the knowledge he has gained in his regular medical course in his practice and through varied and studious reading, by observation obtained in several visits to the hospitals of Europe and by annual tours of the East to visit the leading hospitals of the United States. Napoleon B. T.wlor. The flippant tone of many writers and the tendency of the age to cast into ridicule, if not into downright contempt, so much of what was formerly regarded as sacred, has had its effect upon opinion as to the merits of those holding offices of honor and trust. In fact, the highest servant of the people, the president of the United States, even, is not protected from the sneers of the scorner and the witling. In this age of ridi- cule, much of which is thoughtless and unmeaning and unmeant, it is true, it is peculiarly gratifying that the judiciary has escaped the shafts of envy and the darts of the silly. This speaks volumes in praise of those into whose hands is given such great power, the issues of life and death and the determination of the rights of ]iroperty-^ the judges of the land. And this is true — and every good citizen should rejoice greatly that it is so— that while coriuption has often found its way into high places, and many officials have been recreant to their trusts, the ermine has remained unspotted. Nowhere under God's footstool can there be found a 72 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS class of men who, nndpr all circumstances and conditions, have remained so true to them selves and so true to the sacred and important trusts given into their hands as the judges in the several States in the Union. Worthy a place in the distinguished ranks where he is found is the subject of this sketch, the Hon. Napoleon B. Taylor, judge of the Superior Court, No. 1, of Indianapolis. He comes of a good old English stock, having been born in Campbell County, Ky.. in October, 1820, being the son of Robert A. and Mary (Vyze) Tay- lor, natives of Mason County, Ky., and of Virginia, respectively. The family is of English origin and can show a worthy and honest succession for several generations. The paternal grandfather, Robert Taylor, was orderly sergeant in Capt. Bell's company, under Gen. Stevens at Yorktown, and was present at the surrender of Cornwallis. This patriotic man was also in the Indian wars in Kentucky and with Gen. Wayne in his Indian campaigns. A man of superior education and of great good sense, he was very popular and widely known. To his avocation as a farmer be added school teaching and was an educator of de- cided repute. As soon as peace was declared, in 1783, he removed to Mason County, Ky. , subsequently going to Pendleton County, in the same State, where he died in 1851. The father of our subject was a mechanic and a native of Mason County, Ky. ; was reared in Pendleton County until he was seventeen years old, when he enlisted in the army in the War of 1812, serving in Capt. Childress' company of mounted riflemen, in the command of Gen. William Henry Harrison. After peace was declared he learned the trade of a bricklayer in Mason Connty. Ky., and followed the same all his life. When he came to Indianapolis, as he did January 26, 1826, he found it a small village of 300 inhabitants. The journey was made from Kentucky in wagons and was a slow and somewhat inconvenient mode of locomo- tion. He first rented a little house at what is now the corner of Washington and Alabama Streets, Judge Wick, then secretary of State, occupying the opposite corner. The father of our subject became a prominent contractor and built a large number of houses in the then fast growing city. A pioneer of the county and a man of ripe intelligence, with deep con- victions upon every subject of general interest, he could not fail of being widely known, and all who knew respected him. His convictions in politics and religion were especially earnest, and he had the courage to express his views when the occasion seemed to require it, he being a Democrat of the Jackson school and a devout member of the Christian Church. This tine type of o])en and honoraWe manhood died February 7, 1866. his wife having pre- ceded him, she passing away July 3, 1863. Their married life was one of peace and happi- ness and they were the parents of six children, four of whom are living. The subject of our sketch is the eldest of the family and was in his fifth year when his parents came to Indian- apolis. Here he grew to manhood, leceiving his education first in private schools and then in Marion County Seminary, taking a full literary and scientific course and becoming a very good Latin and French scholar. Judge Taylor was brought up to work, being taught that idleness was something worse than a vice and that it might be a crime. He acquired a me- chanical trade, pursuing the same diligently when he was not at school and when the duties of the farm would permit. At the age of twenty-two he began the study of the law. to which he had long felt a strong drawing, under the well-known linns of Fletcher & Butler, and Quarles & Bradley, at the same time burning the midnight oil in the privacy of bis own chamber, while grappling with the knotty problems laid down in the text-books. He passed his examination before the Supreme Court and was licensed to practice in ]S-i3. After securing his license he continued to read law until 1848 without attempting to prac- tice before that time, being resolved to thoroughly inform himself before accepting cases from clients. From the date last named until he was elected judge of the Superior Court, he pursued the practice with conscientious and painstaking care, giving to every case the best energies of his nature and seeking the vindication of his clients as though the issues of life and death were involved in it. And to this earnest and able service is due much of the fame that so properly attaches to his name. He was first elected to his present high and honorable position in November. 1882, and has held it continuously ever since. In the year 1849 he formed a law partnership with John L. Ketcham, which lasted two years, and in 1853 Gen. John Coburn became his associate, this partnership continuing until 1856. From this date until 1869 he practiced alone, but in that year his son, Edwin Taylor, was taken into partnership with him, and this continued until 1872, when the firm name be- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 73 came Taylor, Rand & Taylor, this last remaining until the elevation of the subject of our sketch to the hench. Judge Taylor was elected city attorney in 1S53 and held that re- sponsible position until 1856, discharging its duties with distinguished ability and with a conscientious regard for the interests of the city and of the community. While practicing law. Judge Taylor enjoyed a large and very lucrative practice and stood confessedly at the head of the bar of Indianapolis, where were, as now, a most able body of lawyers. He was a most able and forcible speaker, and whether addressing the court or a jury, delivered con- vincing arguments that rarely failed of winning his case. So carefully was every case pre- pared that he appeared to make no effort at all, but to reach results by a sort of spontaneous and extempore coups. This is the very climax of genius, to very largely the history of every Democratic State convention in Indiana during tiie past tifty years, for he has l)een prominent in very nearly all of theuj. Before he had attained bis majority he had been deputy clerk of his county and postmaster of his town, and was duly licensed to practice law, and within the succeeding two years he was licensed to practice in the Indiana Supreme Court, and that too under the old rigid system of thorough examinations. He was the principal clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives in in 1848 44, and in 1850 was principal secretary of the State convention which framed the constitution of Indiana, and he was a member and speaker of the first House of Representa- tives elected under that constitution. During the administration of President Polk he held a clerkship in the Treasury Department at Washington, and about 1850 lie was the incum- bent of a clerkship in tlie United States Senate. He was four times elected to Congress and served diiring the eight years of intense excitement immediately preceding ttie Civil War, a period of most important national legislation, with which he was closely and influen- tially identified. He was the author of a compromise measure relating to the admission of Kansas as a State which became a law and excited much acrimonious discussion, known as "the English bill." He was a regent of the Smithsonian Institution at Washington from 1858 to 18^)1. During all this period of political prominence and activity in connection with tiie momentous events prece5 hav ing purchased land there the year before. On the night after their arrival, and o"n many "ights thereafter during succeeding years the family heard the wolves howlinranch of Odd Fellows, in Bethel Encampment No id. serving as scribe and chief patriarch. He represented his encampment in 1870 in the grand encampment of the State of Indiana. Mr. Linn is also a member of Canton No. 2, of the Patriarchs Militant, of Indiana, being a charter member, and was twice elected to pro- gressive chairs of his subordinate lodge, and was each time compelled to resicm on account of distance aud inability to attend. He was a third time unanimously elected vice aud afterward noble grand of his lodge, making a record such as is very seldom e.iualed namely: Travele.l L.8 miles each week to attend his lodge and missing" but two meetings while hlling the chairs. Mr. Linn served in the grand lodge as representative in 1876 and proved himself a most useful member, being recognized as an Odd Fellow of wide rano.e of knowledge and an enthusiastic ami useful member. Our subject united in January ^877 with ^\ashmgton Lodge, No. 114. Knights of Honor, and a few months later became a charter member of Hope Lodge. No 6. Knights and Ladies of Honor, in both of which he was elected to the highest honors, being sent twice as representative to the grand lod<^e of the Knights of Honor aud was sent as representative to and became a charter member of the grand lodge of Knights and Ladies of Honor. Our subject became, in December 1 880 a member of Indianapolis Council, No. '238, of the Royal Arcanum, and in ti,e followin'cr Decern, berwas unanimously chosen regent. In March, 1883, he represented his council in The ^rand TOUucil of the Royal Arcanum. Mr. Linn was made a master mason in Capital City LmVe iNo. .512 in January. 1886, and in December of the same year received his thirty-second de- gree of freemasonry. He has served as senior warden of the subordinate lodcre, and 18 now holding the office of captain of the guard in Indianapolis consistory and master AXn MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 79 of entrances in Saraiah Council. He is a member of George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R., No. 17, and became a charter member of Encampment No. SO, Union Veteran Legion, in NovemV)er, 1890, in which he is now tilling the office of lieutenant-colonel. Mr. Linn has been connected with most of the secret societies of the country, in all of which he has taken an active part and thoroughly familiarized himself with the work and history of them, his interest being very great and his intelligence enabling him to grasp the beauties of the symbols and mysteries pertaining to them. He is a lifelong Republican but has never sought or held political office, with the exception of council- man from the First ward of the city, a position he did not seek but was pushed forward by his friends and elected by a majority of sixty nine, in a Democratic ward, and being the only Republican elected from a Democratic ward. Since the year 1879 Mr. Linn has devoted his entire time to tlie Order of Chosen Friends, being one of the organizers of that thriving and popular body. The first conversation between Albert Alcon and Mr. Linn in relation to the order took place in February, 1878, more than a year prior to the foun- dation of the order. Day after day Mr. Linn was found soliciting his friends to assist him in the formation of the order, or rather, an order like this of the Chosen Friends. Within the first six mouths he had secured, as was supposed, a .sufficient membership to form the Supreme Council, and when stated meetings would arrive he was generally the first one at tlie appointed place. The Order of Chosen Friends is indebted to him for the name it Ijears and when enough names had been secured to form the head of the order, Mr. Linn and Mr. Alcon were appointed a committee to draft the con.stitution and laws, and those they framed are the fundamental principles of the order to-day. These two decided by a grab into a handful of beans that Mr. Linn should do the work of drawing up the said constitu- tion and laws. Mr. Linn also furnished a portion of the ritual, the beautiful charges of the marshal and of the vice counsellor being the products of his pen. Much more could be said of Mr. Linn's connection with this order and his arduous and protracted labors in con- nection therewith; this should be said and emphasized, that Mr. Linn practically gave birth to this order and contributed the lion's share of the work at the time of its organization. He was at work in season and out of season, encouraging the disheartened, strengthening the weak, lifting the fallen and advising, counselling and originating, with an invincible courage and a ripe intelligence that convinced and persuaded. Mr. Linn served as secretary at the preliminary meetings, and at the organization of the Supreme Council was elected its first supreme recorder, was re elected in October, 1879, in October, 1881, in September, 1883, September, 1885, September, 1887, Septeml)er, 1889, and in September, 1891, thus, continuously filling that most arduous position from the inception to the present time. He organized the first two councils, to wit; Alpha Council, No. 1, at Indianapolis and Ohio, No. 1, at Wooster, Ohio; both of them, through his untiring personal efforts. As an extem- poraneous speaker he ranks among the very first in the entire field of secret societies in the United States. Endowed by nature with a vigorous con.stitution, he is capable of the great- est conceivable amount of sustained labor and he has worked far into the night for a pro- tracted period for the order, for which he has so strong an attachment, this being necessary in order that the organization might be established upon a firm basis. The growing popu- larity and the rapid building up of the Chosen Friends attest the powerful efforts put forth by Mr. Linn, who certainly has been instant in season and out of season ever since the order was started. He has worked up the membership to 40,000, an astonishing number when it is considered that it is less than fourteen years since it was first put forward for the favor of the people. What an admirable showing is this: the total amount paid in death cases has been $7, 186,653.24; in disabilities, S-t04, 330; making a total of $7,590,983.24. Surely this is a record of which any man may be proud. How many widows have been saved from want through its agency, how many children provided with bread and how manj' have been cared for in time of disability. By their fruits shall ye know them and thus judged Mr. Linn merits the |ilaudits of "well done, thou good and faithful servant.'' Our subject is a member of Clifford Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, as also is his wife, and he takes an active interest in this as in other organizations with which he is connected. Mr. and Mrs. Linn are the parents of six children, all living, namely: Mrs. Love Mitten, Lillie A. , Cicero H., Maude E., Frederick E. and Margaret F. Mr. Linn is deservedly 80 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS most popular among bis wide extended acquaintance, being a man of most pleasant manners and kind disposition, agreeable in conversation and abounding in a sympathy that keeps bim in toncb with his fellow creatures. Dr. Robert Heksler. Long before the good Samaritan dressed the wounds of the poor ffUow he found on the Jericho road the healer of diseases was distinguished for his huuianity and liis kindness. Whatever the skill of the physician and surgeon, be can never be truly great unless he is truly touched with the spirit of man's infirmities, and moved of a heartfelt purpose to relieve suffering for the sake of the race. In the list of the successful young physicians of Indianapolis stands the name of Dr. Eobert Hessler, who owes his nativity to the Buckeye State, born in Cincinnati, June 7, 18(31. His father, Robert Hessler, Sr. . was a native of Saxony and came to America when a young man. After resid- ing in different parts of the United States he located at Cincinnati, Ohio, and was there married to Miss Mary Godar. a native of Bavaria, who came to America with her parents when small. Robert Hessler, Sr. was a skilled artisan and at the close of the war located at Batesville. Ind. , where he resided several years. His death occurred in 1877. His wife survives him and resides at Connersville, Ind. Of the seven children born to his parents our subject is the eldest in order of birth, and his early scholastic training was received in the public schools at Batesville and Connersville. Later he learned the cabinet maker's trade and for several years assisted his father in that work. After the death of the latter all the responsibility of caring for the family fell upon the shoulders of young Hessler, and while at work at the bench he prepared himself for college, reciting to a high school teacher once a week. On the organization of the Indiana weather service, in 1882, he was appointed observer for Fayette County. During the past few years the observations have been kept up by other members of the family. In 1885 he entered the Indiana State University, and two years later was appointed assistant in chemistry in that institution, holding that position two years. During the winter of 1889-90 he attended the Medical College of Ohio at Cincinnati. He received the degree of A. B. from the State University and recently thf degree of Master of Arts. In the fall of 1890 he came to Indianapolis where he entered the Medical College of Indiana to complete his medical education, attending school during the day and instrncting fellow-students in pathologj' evenings. In the spring of 1891 he grad- uated and entered competitive examination, receiving an appointment as house physician to the city hospital. That position he held until May, 1892, since which time he has been engaged in private practice. On leaving the hospital he was appointed demonstrator of minute pathological anatomy in the Medical College of Indiana, a position he still holds. In the spring of 1893 he was appointed pathologist to the city hospital and to the city dispensarj'. These positions offer unusual opportunities for the scientific study of diseases. As one result Dr. Hessler has accumulated a very extensive series of slides illustrating nearly the entire range of the human body in health and in disease. Dr. Hessler is an accom- plished naturalist aud botanist, with an extensive acquaintance throughout the State in this line. He has been a frequent contributor t > scientific aud medical journals, aud is a member of the Indiana Academy of Science and the Indiana State and Marion County Medical Societies. William J. Shixx. One of the substantial and progressive business men of Indianapo- lis, Ind., is William J. Shinn, who is the present very efficient secretary of the Ca])ital City Fence Company. He was born in Grundy County, Mo., February 5, 184l\ a son of John and Elizabeth (Leachman) Shinn, both of whom were born on Blue-Grass soil, but when unmarried and quite young they located with their parents in Putnam County, Ind., where they became acquainted and were eventually married in 1836. In 1839 they moved to the wilds of northern Missouri and located among the Indians in Grundy County where they tilled the soil until the father's death, in 1852, when a comparatively young man. In 1850 he crossed the plains to California in search of gold Ijut after remaining in the West for about a year he returned to his home in Missouri via the Isthmus of Panama and the Gulf. After the death of the husbantei.s. Although still in the dawn of a successfid career, Mr. Daniels is one of ihe prominent attorneys of Indianapolis, a city well represented by some of the country's most talented legal lights. His present position has been acquired by arduous study and a strict adherence to an honorable course, and as a citizen he is well and favorably known to his fellow townsmen. His father. Joseph J. Daniels, now residing in Rockville. Ind. . is a native 6 82 MEMOIRS OB' INDIANAPOLIS of the Buckeye State, and a descendant of English ancestors who settled in the Empire State after reaching this country. Edward Daniels was also a native of Ohio, born in Greene County, in November, lSr)4, and came with his parents to southern Indiana when a child. In addition to a common school education he attended Wabash College, Indiana, and gradu- ated from that institution in 1875. Later lie went to New York city, attended Columbia College Law School one year, and in 1878 was admitted to the bar. From there he came to Indianapolis and entered the law oflice of Baker, Hord & Hendricks, where he remained until 1882 before becoming a member of the firm. He and his present partner, Albert Baker, son of ex-Governor C. Baker (deceased), are the oiih' surviving members of the firm now, Mr. Baker, Jr. having become a member of thei'firm at the same time with our subject. Mr. Daniels has always adhered to the principles of the Republican party but has never been active in politics. In the year 1892 he was a candidate for the State Senate but was defeated by a small majority. lu religion he is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and is active in his support of all worthy enterprises. He married Miss Johnston, daughter of Wylie W. Johnston, now of Wichita, Kan., in 1^87. Ernest A. Wehrmax, M. D. W' hatever may be said of the laws of heredity it is an un- denial)]e fact that sons do frequently follow in the footsteps of their fathers and display re- markable talent in the same line that gave eminence to their sires. A case in point is that of the subject of this sketch. Dr. Ernest A. Wehrman, who was born in Monroe County, Ohio, April 1 1, 1S4S, being the sou of Frederick Wehrman, a native of Germany, who was reared and educated in that country, graduating as a physician and becoming eminent in his profession. He studied at the famous university of Gottingeu and was head physician and surgeon of the hospital at Gottingen for seven years. On coming to America in 1836 he located at W'lieeling, then in Virginia, where he carried on a general practice for a period of eleven years. At the ex^)iration of this time he settled with his family in Monroe County, Ohio, where he died of consumption in 1851. This worthy and distinguished man was mar- ried at Wheeling to Mary Zink, a native of Switzerland, who came to this country at the age of seven with her jiarents. She survived her husband for many years, her death finally occurring in Ohio in 188(1 Our subject was reared in his native county and received instruction in the public schools until he was sixteen, when he began to teach in winter months and attend select schools of Ohio and Virgfinia in the summer, continuinj; until he had received an excellent education. In the fall of 18/0 he entered the St. Louis Homeo- pathic College, l)ut in the following summer attended the St. Louis Medical College and in the fall of 1871 entered the Hahnemann Medical College at Philadelphia, from which he graduated in the spring of 1872. Returning to his Ohio home he entered upon the general practice, devoting his summers for the next three years to that work and giving the winters to clinics in the medical colleges of St. Louis and Philadelphia. He has also attended the post graduate school of New York for two sessions, and, in fact, has availed himself of every possible means for adding to his knowledge, being an earnest and honest student and inves- tigator. He has always been in full touch with the times, being an eager reader of the maga zines and periodicals of the profession. In 1878, eager for more light and knowledge, the Doctor went abroad and for the next three years spent nearly his entire time in the general hospital of Vienna, where he was brought face to face with the various forms of disease and enjoyed the advantage of association with some of the brightest minds of the profession. Re- turning to America in 1881 he practiced in Ohio until 1882, when he came to Indianapolis, where he has since acquired a very large and lucrative practice which has been remarkable for its success. Dr. Wehrman ranks among the leading physicians of the city and is recog- nized as a learned and most skilled practitioner. Since locating in this city he has twice visited the hospitals of Vienna, Berlin and London and has attended two postgraduate courses in New York. The Doctor c infines his work exclusively to general practice in the office, and he has gained a wide reputation for his successful treatment of diseases. He is a firm believer in the principle that the physician in order to l)e successful must avail himself of every po.ssible agency for gaining added knowledge and that new forms of disease present themselves and that new modes of treatment are being revealed from time to time that may be highly efficient. He is one who would never cease to study, to investigate and to learn, but would always be in fullest possession of the latest and the best knowledge concerning A^^.Cc .^<$d^^ cC'C^ty AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. S3 diseases and their cure. He is a man who is highly esteemed in the social circles of the city, and is admired by the educated for his erudition. Dr. Wehrman was married in 1882, in Illinois, to Elizabeth Eisenmeier, a native of Trenton, 111., who has borne him three children. Rev. Geoiwe E. Swan. Experience has convinced the careful observer that there is a thousand times more goodness, wisdom and love in this world than men imagine. Goodness is generous and diffusive; it is largeness of mind and sweetness of temper — balsam in the blood and justice sublimated to a richer spirit. The greatest man is he who chooses right with the most invincible resolution; who resists the sorest temptation from wiihin and with- out; who bears the heaviest burdens cheerfiilly; who is calmest in .storms and most fearless under menaces and frowns; whose reliance on truth, on virtue and on God is most unfalter- ing. Biography, especially the biography of the great and good, who have risen by their own exertions to eminence and usefulness, is an inspiring and ennobling study. Its direct tendency is to reproduce the excellence it records. In the life of Eev. George E. Swan we find tiiat which should inspire the youths of this and coming generations to lives of useful- ness and greatness, and it is witli pleasure that we note a few of the most important events of his career. He was born in Essex County, England, October 12, 1854, and he is one of the heirs in the celebrated case of Jennings vs. Jennings, described in Dickens' Bleak House as Jarndynce vs. Jarndynce. Our subject was educated in the schools of London, England, ami came to America alone when he was but nineteen years of age. First he lo- cated in Duluth, where he worked in the custom house, and then went to Fairbault, Minn., where he studied five years, part of the time at Shattucks School, and at Seabury Divinity School, graduating from the latter in 1880 with the degree of B. D. From there he went to Fergus Falls, Minn., as missionary for one year, and then took charge of St. John's Church at Moorhead, Minn., where he remained until 1887. He then came to Indianapolis and took charge of Grace Cathedral, then located on the corner of Pennsylvania and St. Joseph Streets. At that time there was a very small congregation but under his ministry this largely increased and a newdhurch built at Seventh and Central Avenue. Then in February, 1891 he took charge of the Mary's Hall, a select day and boarding school for young ladies, under the auspices of the Episcopal Church and now holds that position. He is a man of scholarly attainments and wide learning, and an able and forcible speaker. He impresses all with whom he comes in contact as being an earnest, efficient and faithful laljorer in his Master's service. In November, 1888, our subject was married to Miss Marion C. Hawley, daughter of Rev. Dr. F. J. Hawley, dean of Minnesota, and later rector of St. John's Parish, West Indies. Mr. Swan has one son, John Fletcher, and a daughter, Marion Hart. N. S. DiuGos, who has been identified with the drug business of Indianapolis for many years, is now located at 850 Esfst Washington Street where he has a neatly fitted up phar- macy. He carries a full and well assorted stock of everything usually found in a well regu- lateil store of this character and is doing a fairly prosperous business. John R. Pearson. If continuous elections to positions of trust and honor are a criterion by which a man's popularity is gauged, then John R. Pearson enjoys, to an unusual degree, the high esteem of his fellow man. A native of the Birmingham of America, Pittsburgh, Penn., his birth occurred IMarch 27, 1849, his father being Richard Pearson, an English- man by birth. The elder Pearson was a man of more than usual force of character and dis- cernment, a shrewd financier, was one of the progenitors of the Allegheny Valley Railway with which he was identified for over a quarter of a century, and for a period of thirty-five years was connected with the old Pittsburgh Bank. The family is yet prominently con- nected with the political, financial and social conditions of Pittsburgh. To a large extent John R. Pearson has inherited his superior business qualifications from his father. Born at a time when Pittsburgh was just beginning to demonstrate to the world her admirable location as a manufacturing center, he grew to manhood with her development, imbibing the same spirit of enthusiasm and enterprise that permeated her veins. After following wholesale merchandising in his native city for a time he decided that somewhere in the great West his opportunities for bettering his condition would not be as much restricted as at Pittsliurgli, and accordingly, in 187U, came to Indianapolis and became the head of the well known house of Pearson & Dickson. This firm became a benefactor of the city, in a manner, by insti- 84 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS tutiiiij maay improvements among which was the erection of the Grand Opera House in sixty days' time. Mr. I'oarson holped to organize the Citizen's Gas Company and was selected to superintend same until it was tiuaiicially consolidated witii the old i^as company. After this event he continued as superintendent until the purchase of the plant, and of that of the Natural Gas plant by a New York corporation and since then has been general manager and assistant to the president. Not long after his location in Indianapolis Mr. Pearson was selected by his neighbors for political preferment and has served numerous terms in the City Council, has been president of the Police Board and chairman of the Committee on finance. Preferring active business pursuits to the uncertain game of politics, he has firmly declined to enter the political arena. Mr. Pearson has made life an undisputed success so far, and being Init in the prime of life his views of the future can have only a roseate hue. What he might have lacked in a social degree has l)pen more than remedied by his marriage with Miss Hattie, the daughter of the late James Dickson. The poet has said, and truly, that: ■' Into each life some rain nnist fall. Some days must be ilark aud drean ." This is true of Mr. and Mrs. Pearson. One son was born to them who lived long enough U> give much promise of the future. Death dashed fond hopes and bright dreams to the earth when the youth was sixteen years old. IiiA HoLLiNiiswoRTH. From the biography of every man may be gleaned some lessons of genuine worth, for it is here that we discover the secret of his success or failure. If he has "passed to that boujne whence no traveler returns," it is all the more necessary that his name should be perpetuated for the benetit of his descendants and for future generations. Ira HoHiugsworth's life was marked by all that goes to make up useful aud noble manhood, and in him was the stuff of which noble citizens are made. He was born near Dayton, Ohio, April 22, 1808, a son of Joseph and Sarah J. (Cox) Hollings worth, both of whom were born in South Carolina. Ira HoUingsworth resided in his native county until he was about eleven years of age, at which time the family removed to Randolph County, Ind., and settled on a farm, where the rest of his boyhood and early manhood were spent. He was educated in the old-time sulisci iption schools which were in vogue in his day and which were belli in rude log cal)iu.s. Upon reaching manhood he engaged in farming, as his father had done l>efore hini^ and during the long winter months when he could do nothing else, he devoted his time to making shoes for his neighbors. He resided in Randolph County until 1837, then sold his farm, which he had improved, and came to Marion County, arriving in Pike Township April 111. 1837, where he bought a farm of 150 acres for §1,200 cash, now valued at $15,000. This land was but little improved at that time, and the work of clearing and again establishinjr a home was gone over acrain. He continued to reside on this place until his death, which occurred May '24, 18(4, and during this time he made a wide acquaintance and won universal esteem. He never interested himself in politics to any great extent, but served his township in official capacities, being one of the trus- tees for a number of years. He was very successful as a farmer, and a more charitable or benevolent man could not be found in all the country round. Mr. HoUingsworth was married in 1827 to Miss Deborah Bennett, a native of Guilford County, N. C. , born May • It), 1808, a daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Mills) Bennett, who were also natives of the Old North State. The Bennett family were English, and all were adherents of the Quaker faith. .Joseph Bennett died in North Carolina aljout the year 1814, and a few years after his death his widow and children removed to Indiana, coming the entire distance in a one- horse wagon. They settled in Randolph County in 1821 or 1822, where the mother made her home until 1S4S, when she removed to Hamilton County, and there was called from life in May, 1S()3, at the advanced age of about ninety years. Ira Hollingswt>rth and his wife became the parents of fourteen children, seven boys and seven girls, thirteen of whom grew to manhood aud womanhood: Joseph B.; Ruth A., married James JI. Hume, aud died May 25, 1865; Sarah J.; Eliza, married Charles Haues, and died November 2, 1886; Eliz- abeth, died July 29,1884; Job, died at the age of six months: Francis M., Martin L., resides near Arkansas City, Kan., and was married in 1858 to Martha E. Eudailey; William H. H. : Sylrania. married J. W. Wright, and resides on a farm in Franklin County, Kan.; AXD MARIOS COrXTY, INDIANA. 85 Lipurania; John S. : Oliver H. P., and Victoria. The mother of these children died on ilay 1-t, 1892, she and her husband having been charter members of the North Liljerty Christian Church in May, 1841, and were closely connected and identified with the same for manr vears. their home being commonly known as tbe preacher's home on all occasions. Mr. Holliugsworth was officially connectelan. Not- withstanding these adverse circumstances he made reasonable progress in his studies, and while laboring on the home farm he became well versed in all kinds of agrictiltural labor and was especially skillful as a rail splitter. He has followed the occupation of farming in Pike Township, Marion County, ever since his sixteenth year, and in this occupation has been prosperous, being also extensively and successfully engaged in buying and selling hogs. He has teen retired from the active duties of life for some years, and is in the enjoyment of liberal means, the result of his own energy and forethought. He now resides at New Augusta. He was married in November, 1840, to Miss Emily Pollard, a native of Kentucky, born December 10. 1823, a daughter of Allison and Mary ("Ashley I Pollard, also natives of that State, and to them three children have been given: Elizabeth A.. Marv- C, who married B. F. Abrams. and is now deceased, and John who resides in Hendricks County, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. HoUingsworth have been active meml>ers of the Christian Church for ov^r half a century, and they and four other persons are the only charter members of that church now living. This church is known as the North Liberty Christian Church and was organized by Sfi MEMOIRS OF INDIAXAPOfJS Rev. Thomas Lockliart in 1841. Mr. Hollingsworth was for many years an elder in this church. Politically he was originally a Whig, but since its organization he has voted the Kcpublican tickft. altiiongh he is a prohibitionist in principle. He went in debt for his tirst forty five acres of land but by thrift and industry prospered and eventually liecame the owner of a fine tract of land coiuiirising 150 acres. During his early years of farming he cut many an acre of wheat with a reap-hook for 50 cents per day, but closed his active career in easy circumstances. He is still the owner of forty acres of valuable land in Pike Town- ship, besides his fine residence property in New Augusta, and also owns 100 acres in Hen- dricks County, Ind. June 30, 1893, a wheat reaping contest with reap-hooks was partici |iated in by ten old citizens of the county, witnessed by several hundred citizens and Mr. Hollingsworth secured the first premium of $5 for reaping the greatest amount in a given time. He was past seventy-one years of age when this occurred, which clearly demonstrates that father Time has touched him lightly and that many more years of usefulness are with- out doubt before him. Francis M.\rion" Hollin«sworth. A successful farmer of Marion County, Ind., is Francis M. Hollingsworth, who is a son of Ira and Deborah (Bennett) Hollingsworth, and was born in Pike Township, this county, January 30, 1837, being the first of a family born in Marion County. He was reared on a farm in his native township, and was an attendant of the district schools for about three months out of the year during his youthful days. He remained at home until he attained the age of about twenty years, then went to Kansas and cast his tirst vote against the Lecompton Constitution. He removed to that State for the purpose of locating a claim, and after an experience of nearly two years of frontier life, he gladly returned to Marion County and began farming in his native township, where he has continued to reside ever since, his attention being devoted to tilling the soil and to the raising of and dealing in stock, especially during the war, up to 1875, since which tnne the most of his attention has Ijeen given to farming and dairying. He became interested in politics about the organization of the Republican party, of which he has since been a stanch supporter, and he has always taken an active interest in the political affairs of the times, and wields considerable influence in political circles. In October. 1S7"J, he was elected to the position of justice of the peace of Pike Township, in which capacity he servbd nearl}' eight years. At the present time he is serving his fourth term as notary public, making a period of sixteen years that he has continuously held this oflice. Mr. Hollings- worth was married on Fel)ruary '27, 1862, to Miss Cynthia M. Hightshue, who was born August 14, 1839, a daughter of Nicholas and Jane (Runnells) Hightshue. Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth have three children: Albert, Fred and Frank. Mr. Hollingsworth has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for the past twenty-three years, and in this order has filled most of the chairs. He and his wife have been active members of the Ebeneezer Chri.stian Church, at Traders' Point, for the past fifteen years; he has served as one of the elders for ten years, and at the present time is senior acting elder. Of fifteen years of active membership, he is serving his thirteenth year as superintendent of the Sunday- school. Mrs. Elizabeth Kixsley. This intelligent and wide-awake lady is a product of the Buckeye State, where she was born June 22, 1818. At the age of thirteen years she was brought by her parents, John and Elsie (Oliphant) Parish, to Indiana, and here has made her^ome up to the present time. Her father and mother were married in Albion, Ohio, in 1807, but the former "was a Kentuckian by birth and removed to Albion, Ohio, when a young man, and there met and married Miss Oliphant. He died when Elizabeth was a small girl, leaving his widow with four girls and three lioys to care for, the names of the latter being Mary. Ueuben, Sarah. William, Elizabeth, John and Sophia. John is now a resident of Marion County. Elizal)eth grew to womanhood in the "Hoosier State" and received fair eilucational advr.ntages in her girlhood, attending the common schools in the vicinity of her home and assisting her mother in the duties of the home. She was first married to Isaac ^\ liitinger. by whom she became the mother of eight children, only one, Jane, now living; her home is in Hamilton County, Ind.. and she is the wife of Frank Creig. The second marriage of the subject of this sketch was to Isaac Jackson, by whom she had one son, Isaac, Jr.. who is a prosperous citizen of Broad Ripple, Ind. Her third marriage was to AXD ilARIOX COryTY, IXDIAXA. 87 Alexander Kiusley, to whom she was married in 1855. This marriage also resulted in the birth of one child. Mary, who was born June 29. 1857, who now with her husband. Perry 31. Deford, lives on the old home farm with her mother She was married to Mr. Deford in 1875. and their union has resulted in the birth of two children: Frederick B.. born in June. 18S4. and Clara, who was born in March. 1891. Perry M Deford is a young man of high principles, intelligent, pushing and entei^rising. and is doing well in a financial way. His parents. George W. and Ella ( Williams) Deford. were married in Franklin County, Ind., in 1831. and their union resulted in the birth of ten children, who were named as follows: Sidrick C, John W.. Martha J.. Mary H. . Williiim H.. Malinda, Margaret C, Francis A., Perry M. and Charles W. Of the Deford family John W. and William Henry were soldiers in the Union army during the Civil War. with which they served until the close of hostili- ties, being loyal and faithful to the cause they esf>onsed. Alexander Kinsley was one of the pioneer settlers of Marion County, Ind.. and at the time of his settlement here Indian- apolis consisted of only a few log huts. Mr. Kinsley was a man of genial and kindly dis- position, was a thrifty agriculturist, and was strictly honorable in every sense of the word. Hos. D.4.>rEL W. TooBHEES. whom Indiana Democrats s" delight to honor, is a native of Ohio, his birth occurring in Butler County, September 26. 1827. and is a son of Stephen Voorhees, a native of Kentucky, and a grandson of Peter Voorhees. of Xew Jersey nativity. When only two months old his parents moved to Fountain County. Ind.. and this State has ever since been his home. Asbury ITniversity graduated him in 1S49, and here he obtained a wide reputation as an orator of superior ability, and the high regard of the faculty. He studied law and in 1852 was solicited by Hon. E. A. Hatinegan. formerly Fnited States Senator, to become his partner, which he accepted. In 1853 he was appointed State at- torney of his circuit by the governor, and thus obtained the foundation of his justly earned reputation as a superior criminal lawyer. In 1856 he was the Democratic nominee for Congress, and although defeated, reduced the opposing majority nearly l.S'Xt votes. In 1857 he moved to Terre Haute, and the year following was appointed United States district attorney by President Buchanan. In 1860 and in 1862 he was elected to Congress, and in 1864. although declared elected, his election was successfully contested. In 1868 he was again elected to Congress, and re-elected in 1870. In November. 1877. he was appointed Unit ?1 States senator to succeed Governor Morton, and has ever since occupied this po- sition by election. During the special session of Congress called by Pres. Cleveland he was the leader of his party, and the advocate of the President in bringing about the re- I>e&l of the so called Sherman act. Unquestionably Mr .Voorhees is one of the most brilliant men that has ever held office within the State's jurisdiction. Not only has he an established reputation as a great statesman, but his fame as a criminal lawyer is equally as brilliant. He has always l)een an unswerving, uncompromising Democrat. His great ability as a states- man and lawyer is respected and acknowledged by ail. regardless of politics. Mr. Voorhees married Miss Jane Hardesty in 1850. and four children have blessed their union. "The Tall Scycamore of the Wabash," as he is known, occupies a prominent page in the volTime devoted to America's greatest sons. Demarchts C. Bbowk. Wliile the life of an educator is generally barren of incidents for popular biography, it is still true that the work of a protracted life in this sphere must have many points of interest to practical thinkers, to philosophical speculators on education, and to the great work of educational progress. Years industriously employed in any de- partment of human labor cannot be without its fruits and its lessons. Demarchus C. Brown was born in Indianapolis. Ind., June 24. 1857. and was educated in the public schools there and at Butler University, graduating from the latter institution in 1879. with the degree of A. B. Subsequently he took a post-graduate course and was given the degree of M. A. Following this he taught in the university as tutor for two years and then spent a year at the University of Tfibingen, Germany. He was for some time in the British Museum also. In 1^83 he returned home and acted as assistant professor of Greek for one year, when he was appointed to fill the Greek chair. That position he filled until -June. 1892, and in Augnst of that year he went to Paris. France, where he studied French until November. 1892. He then became a member of the American .School of Archjeology. at Athens, Greece, whither he had gone, and remained in that city until the spring of 1893, when he returned to Indian- S8 MEMOIRS OF TXDIANAPOLIS afiolis, lud. , aiul rpsiinit'il the Greek chair in Butler Uaiversity. Mr. Brown is a memher of the Phi Delta Thcta Fraternit}', and of the Christian Church. He was married in 1881 to Miss Anna Iviidy, daughter of P. O. Rudy, of Paris, 111 , who died in 18U1 without issue. Philip Brown, father of subject, was a native of Ohio and a merchant, princii)ally. His death occurred in 1804. The mother of our subject was originally Julia Troester and her death occurred in 1873. Dr. Henry S. Ciinmngh.\m. The value to any community of a professional man is not marked merely by bis learning and skill, his proficiency in medical and surgical practice, but also by his character, both private and professional, his honorable adherence to medical ethics and his ])(>rsonai integrity and benevolence of purpose. When a physician combines these cliaracteristics it is with great jileasure that we record his life work, and such a man do we find in Dr. Henry S. Cunningham. This physician of Indiana))olis had his birth iu Arm- strong County, Penn.. Se]itember 1, 183U, and remained in his native county until eighteen years of age. Being left an orphan at a tender age he educated himself and is a self-made man in every particular. He has known the demands of poverty, but his honesty, goodness, energy and stick to-it iveness have brought their rewards, which he and his family are now enjoying. He attended the public school and when thirteen years of age entered the acad- emy at Worthington, Penn., to study higher branches. There he remained until eighteen years of age, working his way, after which he entered grammar school at New Haven, Conn., for a year. After this for a number of years he taught school and worked at mechanics. In 18fi2 he began the study of medicine with Starling Loving at Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Starling College there June'3(\ 1SP)5. He then came to Indiana, Hancock County, and located at Warrington, bnt owing to ill health did not enter upon his practice until April, 181)6. He remained at Warrington until the spring of 1869 when he located at Winchester, Randolph County, where he continued until the spring of 1871. From there he went to Mon- treal, Canada, and entered the medical department of Bishop College where he graduated April 4, 1872, with the Canadian C. M. , M. D. degree. In April of the following year he came to Indianapolis and from the first had a successful practice. For two years he was on the staff of Bobb"s Free Dispensary in the early seventies. Professor William B. Fletcher, super- intendent. He is a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Province of Quebec. He was one of the charter members of Marion County Medical Society, Init is not an active memlier now. He was a member, of the original Academy of Medicine during its existence. Dr. Cunningham is the author of "Lectures on Physiological Laws of Life and Hygiene," published in 1882, which was kindly received by the profession and has had an extensive sale. He was physician to the German Protestant Orphan Home at Indianapolis, from October, 1887, up to October, 1891, when he resigned and was regularly appointed as consulting physician, a position he yet occupies. The Doctor is a nieml)er of the Western Association of Writers and at the annual meeting in June, 18U3, at Spring Park, Warsaw, Ind., he read a paper before that body on "Man's Individuality and Responsibility.'" He is a man of education, a ready writer, and is well known in the city as one of the leading practitioners. He is also a member of tiie present executive board of Western Association of Writers. Socially he is a member of the Masonic Order, the I. O. O. F., A. O. of D. and Chosen Friends. He has served as president of the board of health of Indianapolis. In the year 1864 he was married to Miss Emma Mills, a native of Pennsylvania, and three chil- dren have been born to their union. Mrs. Cunningham died of consumption but the children are living. The Doctor's second marriage occurred in 1876, to Miss Carrie Fairfield, a na- tiveof Syracuse, N. Y., and a daughter of John D. and Charlotte (Knapp) Fairfield. She died on December 18. 1887. The Doctor adheres to the platform of the Democratic party. Hon. Cyrus F. Mosier. The facility with whicli the American soldier laid down the implements of warfare, at the close of the great conflict lietween the northern and south- ern States, and adapted himself to the ]nir8uits of civil life, has been the wonder of all natious. and scarcely less surprising than gratifying to the American people themselves. While not a few very profound citii'.ens of the Republic were speculating as to what was to become of ths thousands of men mustered out of the armies of the United States, the ques- tion was solved liy the ex soldiers themselves, who ([uietly stepped into the ordinary walks of life, to become the very flower of American citizenship, and the chief promoters of a A\D ^^AR10N COUNTY, IXDIAXA. 89 national progress which is without a parallel in history. In ability, industry, integrity and morality, in respect for the rights of others, and everything that goes to make up a good citizen, the manhood of the nation suifered nothing as a result of the war, but on the con- trary it has been demonstrated that the beardless Iwys who left the farm, the workshoj), the storeroom and the college, to tight the battles which were to preserve the life of the nation, came out of the conflict, as a rule, better fitted for that kind of systematic, tireless and per- sistent effort whicli wins success, than the young Americans of any generation since the revolutionary period. This fact cannot fail to impress itself upon either the writer of American history proper, or of that branch of history which consists of the biographies of those who have achieved sufficient distinction to make the record of their lives of interest to the public. Whenever we attempt to write the history of a great enterprise, we iind among its chief promoters, men who were at Vieksljurg. Donelson, Gettysburg, or Appomattox: we tind the same class of men on the bench, at the bar. in the pulpit, in high otficial positions, and in the field of medicine, and wherever we find them, with rare exceptions, they reflect the highest credit upon their respective callings. The subject of this sketch was one who donned the blue uniform and fought bravely for the old flag, serving with distinction through the Rebellion. He comes of good old lighting stock, his paternal grandfather hav- ing fought and died for independence. Mr. Mosier was born on June 21, 1840, and is a descendant of English ancestors, inheriting their thrift and enterprise. He is the sou of Cyrus and Rebecca (Weeks) Mosier, natives of the Empire State, where the father, in con- nection with the millwright trade, carried on a carriage manufactory. The Weeks family was related to the Mosier family on the mothers side, and several members of this family were killed in the noted Wyoming massacre. The parents of our subject had born to their union three children, as follows: Horace (deceased). Cyrus F., and Charles who was drowned in a spring. Cyras F. was but two months old when his father died, and his mother after- ward removed to Corning, N. Y. , where she resided for six years. From there she moved toward the setting sua and settled in New Haven, Ind., where she married Rufus McDonald, one of the prominent men of that section. By this union two children were born, only one. Rnfiis. now living. The original of this notice has known the demands of poverty, and consorted with them if any man has, but his honesty, goodness, energy and perseverance have brought their rewards of which he and family are now enjoying. When but a boy he started out to tight his own way in life, and tirst stopped at Newville, Ind., where he secured employment and schooling during the winter months, for sis years, working during the summer seasons for his schooling the following winter. At the end of this time he was offered the principalship of this school and after serving in that capacity for some time, he accepted other positions. Mr. Mosier is not an educated man in the technical sense of the word, but he harmonizes cause and effect so logically, that he is recognized as one whose opinion is of much weight. In 1S(31. on the flrst call for troops in the State, he was the lirst man to enlist in the call from De Kail) County. He joined Company F. First Twelfth Regiment as private and later was made sergeant of Company E, Fifty fifth Regiment. Still later he was made tirst lieutenant of Company D, One Hundred and Eighteenth Regi- ment, and served in that capacity for two years and one month, or until about the close of hostilities. He was captured with about 7. ('00 men. but made good his escape before seeing the inside of prison walls. He was in many hotly contested battles during service, and no braver soldier trod the red sod of a liattle field. Returning home after the war. he engaged in the manufacture of brick, continued this two years, and then located in New Haven. Ind., where he was employed as a teacher in the vicinity. For seventeen years he was one of the prominent educators of that section, and in that capacity his peculiar capabilities shone forth in their brightest splendor. He served two terms as city attorney of New Haven, and being a Republican and the town being strongly Demo- cratic, demonstrated very clearly the hold Mr. Mosier had upon the affections of the people. From there he movei to Mavsville. Ind. .and started a newspaper, but in the spring of 1877 he removed to Bristol, Elkhart County, and started the Bristol Banner, a publication which has much to do with molding public sentiment inside its circulation, and which influ- ens3 sjut Mi-. Moiier two terms ti the Indiana Legislature fro:n this county in 1882, a pDsiliou he fillel with credit to himself and his party. Had he not declined peremptorily, 90 MEMOIRS OF INDIAN A POLTS lie might liavc been retiirneil in 1888, hut like the true gentleman, bf* felt be had been bonoied enough, iind stood aside, eheerfiillv, only, however, to work the harder for bis suc- cessor. He still owns and controls the Bristol Banner and its crisp and trenchant editorials coniniand an ever widening area of circulation, while they carry with them that weight and authority whicb a clear, calm and intelligent judgment must always secure. Mr. Mosier is the president of the People's Mutual Benefit Society, a position he has held for years, and though suljject to dejiosition l)y the stoekbolders at their annual, be is nevertheless period- ically made bis own successor, whicb compliments his integrity, evidences bis popularity, and in so many words says: "Leave well enough alone." He has erected a good substan- tial business block in Bristol, with bis other business. He is deeply interested in anything that |>oints to tne elevation of the city of his adoption, is popular with the masses, urbane toward all, and if there be anything wanting in his makeup to make bim a Christian gentle- man, no one has discovered it. He enjoys bis well-earned reward with dignity, while his home is a green spot after day's duty is over, Mrs. Mosier being a true couuterjiart of her excellent husband, and as cbeerful and generous a dispenser, and what may be said of bim can be said of few, that he is never spoken ill of, and while there may be better people in the city, it will take the umpire of ceremonies to discover tbem. He is a man of stalwart simplicity and line descrimination between rigbt and wrong, and baving the courage of bis convictions, be is a tighter no matter what the odds. He has a plain but forcible manner in ap])ealing to public sentiment, wbicb makes bim one of the ]ieo])le as an integer, and whicb would elevate bim politically, if be possessed tbe assurance of the average office seeker, but being built on a more modest |)lane, it works to bis disadvantage, though jirobably more to his taste. One of the strongest traits of his cbaracter is prudence, never acting until all doubt is removed, and tbe outcome logically weighed, and wbeu decided, be rides down obstacles against all bias; bonorable in expense, liberal in contributions to what promises utility, but unworthy calls on bis charity get tbe cold shoulder, and it may truly be said that nature and fortune find in bim a combine seldom met, wbicb is why be and Elkhart get on to- gether well, and wby each is proud to own tbe otber. and may he and bis live long in the friend- ship of tbe city of tbeii' adoption. Mr. Mosier was elected a meml)erof tbe school board and f.v offifii) member county board of education for tbree terms in succession and was secretary of the board at tbe same time. He is treasurer of the Fidelity Building & Savings Union of Indianapolis, wbeie he spends much of his time, and socially he is a member of the I. O. O. F. and tbe G. A. R. He was married on May 24, 18G3, to Miss Drusilla L. Roe, and they have one child living, Horace. Urtis V. and Inez B. are deceased. Horace occu- pies tbe chair of manager of tbe loan department of Fidelity Building & Loan Company, at a good salary, although only twenty years of age. U . A. Sullivan. Among tbe prominent railroad men of Indianapolis. Ind., stands the name of W. A. Sullivan, wbo is a native of that city, born June 27. ISofl, and who was educated in the public schools there. In 1872 be left school and began working for the .feU'ersonville, Madison & Indianapolis Railroad, as messenger boy at Indiana|iolis, and after a few months returned to tbe employ of tbe Big Four Railroad for wbicb be bad worked six weeks prior to being employed liy t'ne Jetfersonville, Madison & Indianapolis Railroad. March 1873 be began bis duties as messenger boy for this company and in the spring of 1874 be was promoted to a clerkship wbicb place be filled until 1880 wben be was made chief clerk, filling that position in a very satisfactory manner for fourteen months. He was then made secretary, to Superintendent J. W. Sherwood and continued in that capacity for sixteen months. On January 1, 1883, be was made agent of tbe Big Four, and tbis [losition be now holds. Ho is one of tbe most efficient and capable railroad men and sustains tbe rejiutation of tbe Big Four as tbe most admirably managed of tbe great trans- portation lines entering Indianapolis. In Marcb, 1891, be was elected a member of tbe Board of Public Safety, Socially be is a memljer of the Masonic order, also tbe Elks, and the National Association of the Local Freight Agents' Association. On May 21, 1884, Mr. Sullivan was married to Miss Addie K. Buchanan, daughter of Capt, James M. Buchanan, of Indianapolis. Two children bave been born to this union, Mabel Marie and William Buchanan. AND MAE ION COUNTY, TNDTANA. 91 Albert E. Sterne, M. D. The aim of tho modern pliysician is high and it is no longer possible for a person to pick up a smattering of medicine here and there, nail np his shingle and strike out, hit or miss, when called upon to prescribe in cases of illness. The demand of the age is for gentlemen of culture, refinement and scholastic finish, yiho shall add to literary education a thorough course of professional education in some established institution of recognized authority. Dr. Albert E. Sterne, of Indianapolis, has met these requirements most fully and beyond even what is expected or fulfilled in most cases. This most accom- plished young man has prepared most fully for the nol)le profession, having, in fact, used every possible agency for the equipment of himself for the successful practice of medicine. Thus fortified, he has started out with the confidence and the esteem of his brethren and is rapidly building up a desirable practice as the result of his superior attainments. His future is already assured and success is before him. Albert E. Sterne was born in Cincin- nati. April 28, 180(), the son of Charles F. Sterne, a native of Germany, who came to America when a boy and settled at Peru, Ind., and in after years established the Peru Woolen Mills, in connection with a brother. He was a most successful manufacturer and business man and owned a great deal of real estate in Cincinnati, Indianapolis and other places. He married Eugenia Fries, a native of Bavaria, who came to America with her parents when very small. Her father was a professor in a gymnasium in Germany. The father of our subject died in 1880 and his mother in the following year. Our subject was reared in Peru, where he attended the pul)lic schools until he was eleven years old, when he left for Prof. Kinney's celebrated schoul at Ithaca, N. Y., where he remained a year, anei then entered the Mt. Pleasant Military Academy at Sjng Sing, N. Y., attending a course of four years, after which he entered the classical department of Harvard Uni- versity, at the age of seventeen, and graduated in the class of 1887. In the fall of that year he went to Germany, studying medicine in Strasburg for two and one-half years. He went thence to Berlin, where he remained three years, graduating from the University of Berlin August I'i, 1891. In the meantime, during his vacations, he studied in the hospitals of Paris, London, and other European cities, visiting all the hospitals of Europe, and being an interne of the Berlin Charite and Dublin Rotunda hospitals. The doctor then returned to the United States in December. 1892, locating at Indianapolis, where he at once began the general practice, liut it his purpose to make a specialty of nervous diseases, having made an extended and special study of this mo.st important subject. Dr. Sterne is a member of the American Medical Association, of the Indiana State and the Marion County Medical Associations, of the Indianapolis Surgical Society, and is also a member of the American Association of Physicians at Berlin, being a charter member and one of the founders of the latter association. To a scholarly mind and a most intimate knowledge of his profession Dr. Sterne adds a genial, pleasant, agreeable manner, a nature that is in full sympathy with his fellows and a spirit of broad and liberal charity. In him is a combi- nation of all that is necessary to the complete modern physician and he is fast making friends in this city. Prof. Allen R. Benton. One of the pioneer educators of the State of Indiana, Prof. Allen Richardson Benton is a native of the Empire State, born in Cayuga Coimty, Octolier 1, 1822. He received his primary education in the common schools of his native county and later entered Elbridge Academy, in Onondaga County, N. Y. After leaving that institution he farmed and taught in the public schools until he entered Fulton Acailemy, Oswego County, N. Y., in 1843, and graduated at Bethany College, West Virginia, in 1847. From Bethany he came to Rush County, Ind.. and located at Fairview, where he was principal of Fairview Academy for six years. Prof. Benton organized that school and made it a very prosperous one, beginning with about twenty-five pupils the first year, i)ut on account of its popularity the board of control limited the number to seventy. After the first year the quota was always full and vacancies eagerly waited for. Leaving the Academy in 1854, Prof. Benton spent the fall, winter and spring in the University at Rochester, N. Y''. , taking a post- graduate course. la the spring of 1855 he came to Indianapolis, where he had been elected professor of ancient languages in the Northwestern Christian University (now Butler University). Previous to opening the University in the fall, our subject opened a select school in the college building and continued this until taking his chair as professor of 02 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS ancient languages. Ho held tlio chair above mentioned until LS61, wLcii be was elected president of tbe collej^c, tilling tbut position nntil 1868, and in thi- lueantiiup teaching ancient languages. In tiii- last naincMl year tins well known educator moved to Alliance, Ohio, where be accepted the chair of Latin in Alliance ("ollege. In 186U be was elected president of tbe college and served in that (;ai)acity during ISO'J-Ttl, and until tbe spring of 1871. He then was called to organize tbe I'niversity of Nebraska, at Lincoln, and was elected its first chancellor, which j)Ositiou be held for live years. This university baa now I.tH)l) students. In 187(5 Prof. Benton returned to Indianapolis and was elected to tbe cbair of philosophy and biblical literature in Butler University, which cbair be now holds. In 18S() be was elected presiloyer. Henry W. Rieman was educated in his native land, aiul at the age of twenty years came to the United States, and for some time made his home in Cincinnati, after which he spent two years in Connersville, and then became a resident of Indianapolis, which place has since been his home. He entered the employ of J. S. Hillbrandt, who is the owner of a small conserv- atory, for three years, and then became- associated in the business with Charles Rieman, an uncle. This connection was severed soon after, and Mr. Rieman then entered the employ of Mr. A. Wiegand. with whom he lemainetl f(Uir years. He then embarked in liusiness for himself, and in the short interval of his business career, six years, he has built four green- houses. It was his intention, if he has not already done so, to build two more during the summer of 1S93. His houses are stocked with most rare and beautiful flowers, and in the various flower shows that have been held he has carried off many premiums. At the flower show in Cincinnati in ISU'2 he took the silver medal and §50 premium for the second best seedling chrysanthemum when over 500 entries from different sections of the country had been made. He has also taken many premiums in lutlianapolis. He belongs to the society of Indiana florists, being president of the local club, and he is also a member of the National Society of American Florists. In 1883 he was married to Miss Mary Richter. of Indianapolis, by whom he has two sons and two daughters. He and his wife are members of the Ziou Church. Arthi'r V. Brows. Popular, eflScient and faithful, such would be the verdict passed upon the character and the otiicial standing of our subject by any good citizen of Indianapolis, of whom the ipiestion might be asked. Arthur V. Brown, the county attorney of Marion County, was born at New Bethel. Marion County. Ind.. March IT. 1^03. being the son of Dr. Samuel M. and Mahala (Brady ) Brown, natives of South Carolina and of Marion County, Ind. , respectively. The father came to Marion County about the year ]N4S, locating at New Bethel, is a graduate of the Cincinnati Medical College and practices at New Bethel. The maternal grandfather. Henry Brady, came to Marion County in 1^^1U, settling about five miles east of what is now Indianapolis. He was a well known, intelligent and very popular gentleman. By profession he was a surveyor and civil engineer and was elected several times to the house and the Senate of the Legislature of Indiana; was a member of the house when the new constitiition was adopted. This accomplished gentleman was a soldier of the War of 1812. He died in the city of Indianapolis in the year 18S5. One daughter of his is living, Mrs. Margaret Lingenfelter, of this city. Our suliject is the fourth child of a family of nine and was brought up in New Bethel, where he attended the public schools and gradu- ated from the Butler I'uiversity in ISS'i. At once he began the study of law with Harrison. Miller iV: Ehim and was admitted to the bar in 1886. Beginning the practice alone he has built lip a large business and a lucrativeoue. In September, ]8',ll. he was ajipointed county attorney and was principal deputy prosecuting attorney under John W. Holtzman for two years. In 1SS6 he was appointed by the county commissioners as attorney for poor prisoners, a position he held for two years. For a period of two years he was secretary of the Hendricks Club and during the past two years has been its treasurer. Mr. Brown is a very bright Mason, a thirty-second degree member and a mendier of the ^lystic Shrine: also a member of the Sigma Chi society. Mr. Brown is a very bright and most promising young man. whose future is gilded with the sure promise of good things. He is a very ardent Democrat and most loyally stands by and works for the nominees of his party. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 95 Hon. ]Mi<:hael A. Downing is a uativeof Scott County. Ind., and wag born in 1S35, a son of John Donning and grandson of Michael Downing, a man of warlike spirit wb(j fought under Mad Anthony Wayne in the War for independence, helped conquer the Indians in the Northwest Territory and later took part in the Pigeon Roost battle in this State and in due order served his country in the War of isr2. The Downing family came to the western corintry from Virginia, by flatl)oat via the Kanawha and the Ohio Kivers, settling at the falls of the Ohio on the Indiana side. Mr. Downiug's father located near New Frankfort, and when the immediate subject of this sketch was four years old removed to Bnrgess Ferry, Jackson County. There the boy was given every possible educational a with farming, which he still follows. Still a resident of Union County, he is a vei'v prominent man of that section, having rejaresented the counties of Union. Franklin and Ripley in the State Legislature. The great-grandfather of our subject was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and was with AVashingtou one winter at VaUey Forge. Our subject is one of six children and was reared in Union County, attending the common schools of that county aud the high school of Liberty; after which he attended the normal school, at Lebanon, Ohio, aud finally, graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1S88. Brought up on the farm, he attended school during the winter aud worked duriug the summer; at the age of seventeen, iustead of being a pupil in the winter he taught school, and to the satisfaction of pupils and patrons. This he repeated for the nest three winters. After graduating in 1888 he went home and harvested his wheat crop and in the following fall he came to Indian- apolis, where he was a perfect stranger, not knowing a single soul in the whole city. Judge Swift, then judge of the circuit court of Union County, accompanied him and intro- duced him to John R. Wilson, the present county clerk into whose office he went for a few months, iu order to get acquainted. Subsequently Mr. Bell opened an office and began the practice alone, and continued alone at No. 8i North Pennsylvania Street (except during the session of the General Assembly of 1889 when he was reading clerk of the House of Repre- sentativesj until January. 1893, when he moved to the office of Avres &, Jones, being appointed by Mr. Jones as deputy city attorney. He was formerly under Leon O. Bailey, in the same position, but resigned it. Mr. Bell is very popular, having the happy faculty of making and holding friends. He is a member of the Masonic order and of the Odd Fellows, in both of which organizations he is greatly esteemed. Our subject was married in 1888 to Miss Anna L. Miller, who. as is her husband, is a member of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, he being a member of the Board of Deacons. Mr. Bell worked his own way through school and is in every sense of the word a self-made man. Every dollar he made while pur- suing his studies went to the defraying of his expeuses and his sturdy self reliance and calm purpose, united with his signal ability, stamp him a man who cannot fail to make his way through life along paths that are high. 98 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Randali, J. Abrams. The subject of our sketch has won bis way alone ami unaided to the position of honor and trust he recently held as city clerk of Indianapolis. He was horn in l?altinioro, Md., September 'I'l, 1857, and is the son of John anil Ann (Condon) Ahrams, natives of Yorkshire, Enijland, and of Duliliu, Ireland, rps]iectively. The parents came to this country before their marriage, their union taking place in Baltimore. The father of our subject was a farmer and gardener while residing at Baltimore. The father came to Indianapolis in 189t) and now resides here. The maternal grandfather. Edward Condon, came to America, and settled at Baltimore at an early day, where he died at the age of ninety-three. The grandmother Condon (Elizabeth) died at the age of eighty one. The subject of our sketch is one of eleven children, five of whom are living, namely: .\nn, Ran- dall J., Belle, Charles and Wallace. Randall d. was reared at Baltimore, where he was educated in the public schools. Learning the sawmaker's trade, he served his full time and followed it until ISSS, when he was appointed custodian of the State capitol, holding that position until his election as city clerk, in October, IS'.ll. which ot>ice he acceptably tilled. Mr. Abrams came to this city an entire stranger, but now his friends are legion, for every one likes him. tie is a popular member of the Knights of I'ythias and a stanch and active supporter of the Democratic party in every contest. Our subject was married in February, 1889, to Miss Ella M. Leeds, of this city, who, with her husband, is a member of the Baptist Church. Hon. Richard W. Thompson was a native of Culpeper Counly. Va., born in June, 181^9, and was descended from one of "thetirst families of Virginia.'" When twenty two years old he emigrated to Indiana, taught a private school at Bedford, and later oj>ened the Law- rence County Seminary. Subseijuently he read law, was admitted to the bar in 18i54. and the same year was elected to the State Legislature, and re-elected in 1S3S. In 18HU he was elected to the State Senate, and during his career as a State legislator not only displayed great ability and foresight, but was instrumental in effecting very important legislation. Upon the resignation of Lieut. -Gov. Wallace, Mr. Thompson was president of the Senate pro tempore, and held the oflice of acting governor during the administration of Hon. Noah Noble. As a Whig be was nominated and elected to Congress in 1S41 from the Second district, and declining a renomiuation moved to Terre Haute in 1848, where for nearly a half a century he was engaged in the ]>ractice of the law. In 1S4T he was again nominated for Congress by the Whig party, and. accei)ting the nomination, was re-elected and became a national character because of his jironiinence in legislative matters. Although tendered the Austrian mission by Pres. Taylor in 1849, he declined the appointment, preferring to remain in his native country. During the war of the Rel)ellion be rendered the Union active and valuable services, was commandant of Camp Dick Thompson, near Terre Haute, and also served as provost marshal of the district. In 1S(>T he was elected judge of the Eighteenth Judicial District, but declined the candidature of a second term. For a number of years he lived in retirement, steadily refusing political preferment, and turning his attention to literary and educational pursuits, his large and valuable libiary affording him an ample Held for study. In March, 1S77, President Hayes appointed him to his cabinet as Secretary of the Navy, and so ably did he till the duties of that position that he brought order out of chaos, simplified the duties of his sul)ordituites. dismissed unnecessary employes, established his department on a sound basis and saveil several million dollars to the Government that had previously been frittered away. Mr. Thompson is one of the men whose name bears an imperishable imprint on the page of Indiana history. He is now in his eighty-tifth year, hale and hearty; he has been a participant in sixteen presidential campaigns, and on Sep- tember 3, 1893. made one of the ablest political speeches of his life, comprising six columns of newspaper print. Gov. James D. Wii,i,iams. or more popularly known as '" Blue Jeans"' Williams, re]>re- sentedthe old type of the true gentleman. He was not gifted with the polish that comes of a finished education, or that is usual in the case of public men. A Democrat of the Jeffersonian school in all that the term im)>lies, a man of remarkable force of character, simple and unostentatious in his intercotirse with his fellowmen, honest as the day was long, it is no wonder that ''Blue Jeans" Williams obtained a stronghold upon the hearts of the masses. He was born January 16, ISltS, in Pickaway County, Ohio, moved with bis par- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 01* ents to Knox County, Ind., when ten years old, was reared to hard work on the Lome farm, and was taught to believe that it was far better to be able to boast of his skill in plowing, clearing, splitting rails, swinging the cradle and the like, than it was to boast of his ednea tion. As a consequence his schooling was of a very meager character; but what he lacked in this respect was modified to a considerable extent by desultorj' readings, and in his in- tercourse with men of learning. When twenty years old his father died, ;uid the care of the family devolved upon him, and throe years later occurred his marriage with Nancy Huffman. When thirty one years of age he began his public career by becoming a justice of the peace, but in 1S43 resigned and was elected to the State Legislature. From 1843 to 1874 llr. Williams was almost continually in the Legislature of the State, either as Repre- sentative or Senator. In the year last mentioned he was elected to represent his district in Congress, was made chairman of the committee ou accounts of the House, and while not making a brilliant record in his one term as Congressman, Le gave a thoroughly able and honest representation. In 1870, much to his surprise, he became the nominee of the Democracy of the State for the Governorship of Indiana. It was in this campaign that his opponents made sport of his homespun clothes and plain appearance, and obtained for him the sobriquet of "Blue-Jeans."' It was one of the most remarkable campaigns of this most remarkable country, and is comparable to the " Tippecanoe and Tyler too," and the Lincoln-Douglas elections. Mr. Williams was elected by over 5,000 votes over Gen. Benjamin Harrison, ex-President of the United States, and served four years. A. A. Young. The business of the merchant is not only one that may be the road to success, but, what is better, in this country, certainly, it is one of the most honorable of avocations and those engaged in it are, as a clas.s, composed of the very al)le8t and brightest of the land. It is the way to social distinction, to wealth and to fame, if one wishes the latter. In the list of worthy and honorable business men of Indianapolis, that of our sub- ject appears as one in every way entitled to the confidence and the esteem of his fellow citi- zens. He is a member of the city council from the third ward and was born in Johnson County, Ind., April 5, 1852. Mr. Young is the son of Jesse and Sarah (Demaree) Young, who came to Indiana at an early day and settled in Johnson County, where the father car- ried on a farm. He now lives at Des lloines, Iowa, retired from active [nirsuits. He has been a member of the Legislature of Iowa and held other oflBcial positions. He is the father of four sons, all living, and a daughter dead. The names of the sous are: William S., of Franklin, Ind.; Joseph B., of Blackhawk, Colo.; Noble W., a farmer of Monona County, Iowa, and Archibald A., our subject. William S. was a .soldier in Company F, Seventh Indiana, and lost a leg at Cedar Mountain. The subject of our sketch was taken by his parents to Fairfield, Iowa, when but an infant. He remained here until he was fifteen, but was dejarived of an education, because of constant, chronic illness. At the age of fifteen he left Iowa and returned to Franklin, Ind., with his brother, William S., and went to school during the winter, working on the farm during the summer. Afterward he attended two terms of Franklin College. This is all the schooling that he received and it will be seen tliat he is a self-taught, as he is a self-made man. What schooling he received he had to pay for and at the age of seventeen he entered the dry goods store of R. V. Ditmers, of Franklin, with whom he remained until the fall of 1S72, when he came to Indianapolis and was em ployed in what was then known as the People's Store, conducted by W. M. Davis. Here he remained until the fal! of 1876, when the firm went out of business. He then took service with L. S. Ayres & Co., in May, 1877, with whom he remained until February, bS'-i^^, when he organized the firm of Young, Dildim &. McMurray, merchant tailors, at Nos. 12 and 14 North Meridian Street. This firm carries a very large and fine stock of goods and are first- class tailors. Mr. Young was elected a member of the city council in October, 1801, and has served his constituents most acceptably, at the same time working faithfully for the interests of the city. Prior to his election he made the race for alderman from the second district, but was unsuccessful. Mr. Young believes in social organizations and is a member of the K. of P. and of the R. A. Our subject was married in 1877 to Miss Georgia A. Sloan, and this union has been blessed with three sons: Howard S., Ralph A. and Byron C, all prom- ising and interesting lads. Mr. and Mrs. Young are members of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, of which he is a deacon. He is a stanch Republican and treasurer of the Reijublicau LOFC. JOO MEMOIRS OF IX DIAXA I'OL.'S Comity comiuittee. llr. Young bus a luimher of interests in tlie city, being secretary of the Illinois anil Sev«ntli Streets Savings anil Loan Association, irciisnrer of State Loan and Sav- ings Association League anil a member of tlie Commercial (31iil). He enjoys tbe fullest con- fidence of all wbo know him and is a reliable business man in eveiy sense of the term. Fktek Sixdi.ixoer. As a wholesale and retail dealer in meats in Indianapolis there is not one who has a more enviable reputation for promptness, enterprise and honesty than Peter Sindlinger, whose establishment is located at 207 West Michigan street, and has been in -SHccessfnl operation since 1878. His trade Las already grown to immense proportions and he does a well-known annual business of over $10(),()0(). His ice house, packing house and other buildings occupy ground 200x800 feet, all of which improvements were made by Mr. Sindlinger at a cost of •'?25,O00, in addition to which he has a slaughter house at the Union Stock Yards, a plant which cost $7,000. He has two retail stalls for meats at the city market, and two large wholesale wagons are kept constantly busy disposing of his goods throughout the city. Mr. Siuillinger is a j)roduct of the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was born on CInistnias day, 1852, a son of Gotleib and Eva (Spitzfaden) Sindlinger, who came from (Jermany, which country has given to America some of its best citizens. The father was brought to this country liy his parents at about the age of one year, and in the "City of Brotherly Love" he was reared and educated. Upon embarking in business for himself it was as n meat merchant, a calling he followed successfully for several years. This business he continued to follow for some time after locating in Cincinnati, from which place he later enlisted in the Mexican War. He was wounded in one of the leading battles and while in the service contracted rheumatism which resulted in his death November lU, 1881. He came to Indianapolis in 1S()2 and at one time was a menibrr of the city council from the old fifteenth ward. He was one of the enterprising business men of the place and success- fully conducted a meat market until his death. Peter Sindlinger was a hul when his parents came to Indianapolis, and although he attended school until he was twelve years of age, he was theu obliged to go to work and commenced learning the butcher's trade in his father's establishment, and so thorough was his training and so intelligent was he in acquiring an insight into the business that he decided to make it his chief occupation through life and time has shown the wisdom of his choice. His success has been assured from tlie start for he has exercised the utmost good jndgmeni at all times and has ever been at the helm to guide his liark of business into smooth and profitable waters. He is of a genial and social disposition and belongs to the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities and to the Butchers' Association. He was married January S, 1878, to .Miss Emma F. Kuhn, a native of Indianapolis and a daughter of Charles J. and Fredericka S. (Reinert) Kuhn, and to their union three children have been given: Mamie, Frieda and William. Mr. Sindlinger and his family are members of the German Lutheran Church and in political matters he has always atHliated with the Democrat party. M.vRTiN J. MuRPnv. The subject of our sketch is a young man under forty, who has trusteil to his own strong arm and his healthy brain and has not lieen disajipointed. Martin J. Murphy began life without capital and his privileges were somewhat limited, but a steady purpose to do with his might what was in sight has brought him forward until he is now a councilman at large and president of the city council of Indianajiolis. Mr. Murphy was born at ]\Iadison, Ind., Octolier 25, 1853, and is the son of Mai tin and Catharine (Cos- grove) Murphy, natives of Ireland, who came to America before their marriage, about the year 1851, and were married at Madison. The father died at Indianapolis in 1873, and the mother in Kentucky about the year 1868. They were the parents of five children, four of whom aie living, our subject being the eldest. He was reared at Madison and attended the school of the Catholic Sisters until he was thirteen, after which he went to the public semi- nary two terms and (hen, when less than fourteen, started out to make his own living. Without a single doubt as to the result he l>egan at day labor, being employed on the grad- ing of the Louisville, Cincinnatti & Lexington Short Line and on the Shawneetowu & Edgewood Railroad, his work being the driving of horses, for which he received very small wages, but he contrived to get enough to eat. About the year 1870 he came to Indianapolis and worked for a season in the wheel factory. Subsequently he ran on the Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railroad, being a fireman for about four vcars and AXD MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. KH worked as an engineer, and went out with tbe strike of 1877. Following this he went to work in the rolling-mill and thence to Lafayette, Ind.. where he was an engineer in the hominy mills for some time, and then returned to Indianapolis and went to work in the car works. Later he was in the service of the Electric Light Company, and then, in 1888, he entered the office of the Connty Auditor and was a deputy for nearly live years. In April, 1892. he entered into the undertaking business with Mr. Callier, under the fimi name of Callier & Murphy, located at No. 59 West Maryland Street. Our subject was elected to the City Council as a member at-large in October. 1891, having served for the two years previous as a councilman from tbe thirteenth ward, being first elected in October, 1SS9. He was nominated by the Democratic caucus for president of the council during his first term, but was defeated by a combination of Republicans, and of Demo- crats who did not attend the caucus of the party. He was elected president of the couu- cil-at-large at the first meeting of the council, and has served as sach since January, 1892. Mr. Murphy is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and is a man of social impulses and personally very popular. He was married in 1875, and bis wife died in 1890, leaving two children: Mami^ and Dolly, who are at St. John's Academy. Mr. Murphy is one of the solid and representative men of tbe city, who owes his prominence to his own abil^y and to tbe help of no one but himself. Chables H. Adam. The name of Charles H. Adam is a familiar one in the railroad as well as of the political circles of Indianapolis, he being a trusted employe in the former and a faithful follower in the latter. He is treasurer of the School Board of the city, and the city passenger and ticket agent of tbe Cincinnati. Hamilton dio: _ ;al Society of LcfuisviUe. both of whidi were ptiblished in the iii ^idira. -nlc^Lzed by the prof e^OQ generally. . „- 1 . - red man : importance during his professioiiai eareer. About ten years ago Dr. E - eiecied president of the Life and Endowment Association of ladiana, one of tl^ . _• -: and best instiranoe oompanies of its kind in the State, and ha5 held that position, with the exception of one year, ever since- In the year IS^S he was at the head of the Democratic ticket for the office of State senator from the Indianapolis district, and came near being elected, in the face of nearly 2,000 maj : ' le opposing party, in this eoonty alone, one of his asso- ciates mmittee. for the central district of Indiana.- seiving two rears efficiently. Dr. Barnes makes b specialty of diseases of the mind and nervous system. including the liquor and opium habit, etc. , and is an expert and leading physician and sutr- geon, being universally recognized as such by the professicai and by the people of Indianap- j to Mrs. Fannie B. Seabolt. and again in ISSO. to Margaret V. Merl. who died of consumption December 18, 1S1«\ leaving three cL ' * irl A.. Beatrice M. and Hsttie F.. all of them bright, intelligent and most - - _ -. who wotild attract attention anywhere on account of their sweet and winung vavs. Kecentlv the Doctor was indticed oa aeeoant of their 104 MEMOIRS OF IX DIANA POLLS health to take them 0:1 an extended tour of 15,000 miles, through the Southern States, Cal- ifornia, Mexico, Utah, Colorado and other Western States and Territories, and on his return visiting the Worhl's Fair at Chicago. Dr. Barnes has all the zeal and energy and studious and investigating spirit that inspired him a quarter of a century ago. While conservative and prudent, he is at the same time progressive and active in promoting measures calculated to keep the profession in full touch with the spirit and genius of the age. Blessed with <*ood health, and in po.ssession of an active and vigorous mind, and enjoying a very lucrative practice, Dr. Barnes may be truly said to have made a most decided success of his life, as well as having good reason to look forward to many years of further usefulness in his profes- sion. The Doctor"8 only living sister, Mrs. Virginia A. Williams, is residing at Indianaji- olis. She is a lady of much dignity and personal beauty, and possessed of many accom l)lishments. He has two lirothers, >T. D. and William A. Barnes, worthy gentlemen respect- ively of Abilene and Olcott, Kan. Hon. D.wid Turpie, one of the present senators from Indiana in the United States Con- gress, is justly recognized as a man of superior ability and one of the foremost lawyers of the State. After 'receiving a good practical education he studied law, was admitted to the l)ar at Ijogansport, Ind., in 1S49, was appointed judge of the Common Pleas Court in 1854 and in ISSfj was elected to the bench of the Circuit Court. In 1853, and again in 1858, he was elected to the lower house of the State Legislature. In 1863 he was elected United States senator to succeed Gov. Joseph A. Wright, and after the expiration of his term was engaged in the practice of his profession in Indianapolis. He also .served Marion County in the State Legislature several teims, and the session of 1874-75 was elected speaker. In 1S7S he was appointed one of the three- commissioners selected to revise the laws of Indiana, and as such served three years. In 1886 he received the appointment from President Cleve land of United States district attorney for the State of Indiana, serving as such until March, 3, 1887. He was elected to his present seat of United States senator February 2, 1887, and the day following his retirement from the United States marshalship witnessed his induc- tion to a membership in the highest legislative body of our land. Judge Turpie is not only a Democrat in the highest political sense of the word, l)ut is a Democrat in the widest acceptation of the term. Of unquestioned abijit}', a ready debater, .a Huent orator, he stands to-day among the foremost men of the State. Milton H. D.\niels. One of the most positive truths taught by modern science is that mental and physical qualities are hereditary in man and this statement of fact is as old as INIoses, who declared thsu the generations to come should feel the induence of the father's actions. The subject of our sketch is descended from a worthy ancestry and owes hie vigor of body and his strong mentality to his parents and his parents' parents. He was born in Grove, now called Groveland, Allegany County, N. Y. , August 3, 1837; being the son of Dr. William and Betsy (Baldwin) Daniels, of Germantown, N. Y., and of Woodbridge, Conn, respectively; the father Ijeing of Welsh and the mother of English descent. The great-grandmother of our subject on the fathers side was the sister of that sturdy philoso- pher and august statesmen, Benjamin Franklin. This family settled in Massachusetts at an early da}', some of them also going to Vermont. Tlie great-grandfather on the father's side was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and was killed near Worcester, Mass., toward the close of that protracted struggle. The maternal grandmother was a cousin of Gen. Wooster. The paternal grandfather, George Daniels, was a farmer, who lived at German- town Flats, where he also died. The maternal grandfather, Maj. Baldwin, was a soldier of the War of 1812, and died at the age of forty. He was a carpenter by trade and a very skillful user of tools as well as a very good manager. The father of our subject was a phy- sician and graduated at the Fairfield Medical College of New York; was married in 1836, located at Grove, N. Y. , and two years after moved to Warehouse Point, Conn., where he died January 11, 1842. The mother of our sidiject died at the age of fifty three while the Civil War was in progress. She and her husband were the parents of four children, two of whom are living, namely : Milton H.. our subject, and William L., of Minneapolis. Milton H. Daniels was reared in Warehouse Point and Danbury, Conn., until he was twenty-one yeai-s of age, receiving his education at the Academy. He was brought up in the mercantile busi- ness and proved hinjself a very level headed young man, with decidedly eiderprising meth- AXD .VARIOX COUNTY, INDIANA. 105 ods. The soand of war stirred him to the very sonl and his whole being was exercised on behalf of the Union. At the very outbreak, in April, 1861. he enlisted in Company I, Third Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, as a corporal, serving three months. He took part in the disastrous battle of Bull Kud, and in August, 1861, at the expiration of his term of enlistment he re enlisted, entering Company E. of the Seventh New York Northern Black Horse Cavalry, under Col. A. J. Morrison, of Troy. N. Y. . and served until the following March, when the company was mustered out. lu July, 1862. he and Capt. James E. Moore raised a company known as Company C, of the Seventeenth Connecticut Infantry, and our sul)- ject went out as a tirst lieutenant. At the battle of Gettysburg Capt. Moore was killed and Lieut. Danielr^ was commissioned captain of the company, serving as such until March, 1S64. when he resigned on account of suffering from the effects of a wound received at the siege of Charleston by the explosion of a shell. Going to Florida he remained until July, 1874, being employed as-a bookkeeper there for M. W. Drew, of Jacksonville. Previous to this, however, he had served as clerk of the court at Enterprise. Volusia County, Fla. Dur- ing the latter part of his stay in Florida he was engaged in the boot and shoe business, but he tiually became dissatisfied with the South, and July '2{>, 1874, he came to Indianapolis and for two years was agent for the Protective Life Insurance Company of Chicago. At the expiration of this time he engaged in the real estate Imsiness at No. I'iJ East Washing- ton Street for a period of two years, after which for feur years he was with the Sun and Globe and was secretary of the State Central Greenliack Committee. During the next eight years he was in the pension business, or pension attorney. In April. 1892, he was elected a justice of the peace, and is serving in that capacity at the present time. Capt. Daniels is a lover of social life and the companionship of his fellows, being a member of a number of organizations, among which are the Masonic order, the order of Chosen Friends, the Grand Army of the Republic and the Golden Chain. He was married in 1858 to Amanda M. Hos- kins. of Clarksville. Otsego County, N. T.. who died at Port Orange, Fla., February 2, 1869, leaving one child. William Hoskins Daniels, who lives near Cooperstown. N. Y. Capt. Dan- iels was married again June 13, 1S77, to Charlotte .S. Warren, of Marlboro, Mass.. who is a member of the Protestant Episcoj>al Church and a most popular member of the large circle of estimable people among whom she moves. Capt. Daniels is a man of strong convictions upon all the leading social and political issues of the day and has the courage to voice his sentiments when the occasion demands it. At the same time he has great respect for those who differ with him. and^mong the number of his hosts of particular friends are men of all religious and political views. BEX-j.iMiN C. Shaw. The subject of this sketch is a worthy and highly esteemed citizen and an es-soldier, who made for himself a most enviable record during the war between the States of the Federal union. Benjamin C. .Shaw, adjutant general of that noble ori-anization, the Union Veteran Legion, is a native of the Buckeye State, having been born at Oxford. Ohio. February 3. 1S31. He comes of a mo.st worthy stock, being the son of Joseph and Sarah (.Serring) Shaw, the father being a native of North Carolina and the mother of Cin- cinnati, being the tirst female child born in that place. The grandfathers of our subject were patriots and soldiers of the Revolutionaiy War. the paternal grandfather being a native of Ireland, who settled in the Old North State and married a Graham, a ruember of the family which has supplied so many illustrious public men of that name in North Ciirolina. The Serring family came from England and settled in New Jersey, locating at Cincinnati in 179'), where they lived in peace and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of their neighbors and friends. The father of our subject was a hatter by trade, having learned it in the celebrated '-Beard's" factory in his native State. At the outbreak of the War of 1812 he enlisted in the Light Horse Cavalry and was one of the heroes of that devoted band. When the war was over he, with five others, rode on horseback from his mountain home in Carolina to the then struggling village of Cincinnati, where be followed his trade for a short time and then became a contractor on the Miama Canal; afterward building a part of the Codrein pike, from Oxford to Cincinnati. Finally he gave up the business of a contractor and his last years were spent upon a farm near Oxford, Ohio, where he died in 1845: his wife sdrviving until Novemljer. 1884. He was the father of ten children, only two of whom are livfng, namely: Mrs. Mary A. Woodard and Benja- lOfi MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS luin C, our subject; the sister living in Jasper County, Ind. Our subject was reared upon a farm until be was eigbteen years old, attending the public schools of the district, where he received such instruction as they were al)le to afford, which was somewhat primitive. He now felt the necessity of doing something on his own account and, in February, 1S48, went to Greensburg, Decatur County, Ind., wliere he began the trade of wagon making, which he learned and followed until the outbreak of the Civil War, when, tired with prtriotic zeal, he was in the ranks with the first of the volunteers, enlisting April IS, IStil, in Company F, Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. This was the first regiment that made an assault upon the Confederates, and our subject made the detail which carried the first wounded olticer of the command, Col. B. F. Kelley, off the tielil, the colonel being in command of the First ^'irginia Regiment. He ;itid his men captured the Confederate Gen. Portertield's baggage wagon, including his personal effects, and also his official papers. Immediately after this engagement our subject was apiiointed provost marshal and with his company was detailed to take charge of Philippi, the tirst town captured during the war, and being in Barbour County, \V. Va. Col. Shaw, our brave subject, captured all of theljaggage and other wagons of the enemy at the battle of Carrick's Ford, with a force of but thirty men, in July, 1S61, the colonel being at this time a lieutenant. The first company that tendered its services to Jefferson Davis was composed of cadets, students at a college at .\ugusta, Ga., and of these our subject captured thirteen, and for his services in this battle he received the warm thanks and praise of Col. E. Dermout, of the Seventh Indiana. These events transpired in the three months' service, the enlistment being for that period, and our subject being a lieuten- ant at that time. At the expiration of liis term he promptly re-enlisted in the Seventh Indiana, and went out for three years as captain of (Company G, and was j)ronioted to the rank of major, after the battle of Greenbrier, in November, 1S61, in which he bore a very brave part. Daring the first battle of Winchester, March 3, 1862, at a crisis in this hot and tierce contest he was ref a most lucrative practice as the result of his skill and success in the practice of medicine. Dr. Ha_vne.s has enjoyed the advantages of superior education, is a close observer of men and things, and has especially applied himself to a broad and com- prehensive knowledge of all things pertaining to his )irofession. He was born in Otsego County, N. Y.. March 13, 1828. of most worthy and patriotic ancestry. His paternal grandparents, George N. and Lydia Haynes, were of German and English descent, respect- ively, and came to this country prior to the Revolutionary War, settling in New York. George X. Haynes served in the Continental army throughout the memorable struggle under George Washington and was major of a New York regiment. Returning home after the war. he devoted himself unremittingly to farming until his death, which occurred about the year 1S22, his wife preceding him a few months. Of the six children, Samuel Haynes lived upon a farm in his native county in Xew York until his death, in 1845. He was the father of nine children (his wife being Olive Danleyl, our subject being one of these, and another. James, served in the late war, jiarticipating in many of the leading battles, and aftei- the liattles were over and the war ended, he died from the effects of exposure, etc. . incident to that war. Our subject was reared in his native county, remaining upon the farm and attending school, until he was seventeen years old, at Otsego, when he entered the New iork City Ur.iversity, from which he graduated in the classical and scientific course in the year 1844. Tliree years later he began the study of medicine at New York City and took two courses of lectures at the Vniversity of New York and finally graduated from the Eclectic Medical Institute at Cincinnati in 184U. He then located at Newport. Ky.. where lie carried on a general practice for aliout twelve years. In the year 1869 he came to Indianajiolis and has followed the practice of his profession ever since. He is a member of the American Institute of Homeopathy and is one of the originators of the Indiana Institute of Homeopathy, having been treasurer of the latter for fifteen years. The Doctor was one of the most active promoters of the Hahnemannian (International) Association. Dr. Haynes was married in 1847 to Miss Mary E. Ladd. a native of Pennsylvania, who had removed four years previously to Kentucky with her parents. The Doctor and his estimable wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which body they are held in the highest esteem. Tlie Doctor and his wife have a wide circle of friends, and both of them display in the social circle those charms for which thev are distinguished in the highest degree. The Doctor never takes a very active part in politics, but he is a sincere believer in the principles of the Republican party and always supports its <'audidates. He was one of the originators of the International Hahneniamiian Association, where they admit nobody Imt pure and nndetiled homeopaths. Hos. C.*LEB S. Dksxv. The subject of this sketch was born on a farm in Monroe County, Iiid.. May 13. ISoll. His father. James H. Denny, was a native of Mercer County. Ky., and his mother, Harriet R. Littrell. was born in Boutetort County. Ya. . in sight of the Natural IJridge. The parents of Mr. Denny lived for a number of years in Kentucky. l>ut finally set- tled permanently in Indiana, being strongly opposed to slavery. When Caleb was three years old his father removed to Warrick County. Iiid.. where the family lived on a farm near the town of Boonville until the time of his father's death, in 18(31. Mr. Denny received such education as the winter-term conntry schools of that locality provided up to the time of liis fatfiers death, when he was left alone with his mother on the farm, all of his brothers having gone to the war. When he was thirteen years of age the farm was rented and he was apprenticed to the tinners trade, where he worked for one year. A select school having at that time been organized in Boonville by a teacher from the East, he got the consent of his mother and his bos.s to cpiit the trade and start to school. He succeeded in two years in preparing himself to enter the freshman class at Aslniry (now DePauw'l University, which he did in the fall of 180(3. Here he remained for two years, completing his sophomore year, at which time he was compelled to .piit for lack of funds to proceed further. He taught school for one year, hoping to return and complete his college coui-se at the end of that time, but receiving a proposition to come to Indianapolis as assistant State lil)rariaii. he accepted, and at the end of tti.- term found himself twentv one vears of age. which he considered too ^A'7> MAJUO.y COUNTY, INDIANA. 109 old to re enter college. He therefore took ni) the study of law in ludianapoliK, which he had to some extent prosecuted while teaching and wiiile in the State library. He was admitted to the courts of Marion County the following year, and in 1873 to the Sujireme Court of the State and the Federal Courts, being then twenty-three years of age. After practicing one year he was appointed deputy attorney-general of Indiana, where he remained until the fall of 1S74, the election of that year having changed the political complexion of the State offices. He re entered the practice in Indianapolis and continued therein uninterruptedly until Janu- ary, 1882, at which time he entered upon the duties of city attorney, having been elected to tli'at office by the joint convention of the Common Council and Board of Aldermen for the term of three years. He received the caucus nomination of the Republican members over the incumbent, John A. Henry, Esq., and several other prominent attorneys of the city, and at the election received twenty six votes, being all the Republican votes in said bodies, the Democratic members, being eight in all, casting their votes for Hon. Napoleon B. Taylor, now judge of the Superior Court of Marion County. At the end of this three years Mr. Denny was re-elected city attorney for another term, but at the end of one year was nominated formayor of Indianapolis "by the Republican convention held in the summer of 1885. The campaign of that year was the most remarkable in the history of the city. The Democrats nominated Thomas Cottrell, an old and well known citizen, for mayor, on a "liberal " platform, which meant a lax enforcement of the saloon an MEMOIRS OF INDIANATOLIS civil engineer, but be devoted the greater portion of his time to farming and the milling business. He came to Indiana in ISU and settled near Viucennes, and in 1812 removed to Hamilton, Ohio, three years later going to Dearborn County, Ind., when it was a howling wil- derness. The Indians \ised to visit him, remaining about the grounds until his mother could bake them a loaf of bread, being very friendly, but usually quite hungry. He entered a tract of land and with his brothers, David and Joseph, built a lug cabin in which the family lived until they were able to put up a substantial one of hewn logs, which in those primitive and simple days was considered somew'hat of a sumptuous atTair. The father of our subject erected, with his brothers, the tii-st grist mill that was established in that section of country and had to cover the hopper to keep off the rain. The mill was a great accommodation to people and many of the settlers came long distances to get their grain ground. They ran the mill and the farm until the fall of 1861 and he died soon after, December 2'J, 18ro- ceediug as far as N'ew^ Orleans. The trip was so satisfactory that it was repeated for several winters. Mr. Johnston came to Indiana|>olis on November 18, 1S6U, and subsequently en- gaged in the real estate birsiness, which he carried on until he was elected a justice of the peace, in Ai)ril. 1890, an otiice he will hold for four years. He served one term as member of the city council of Indianapolis from the Twenty-fourth Ward, to the entire satisfaction of his con.stituents and to the good of the community. "Sir. Johnston is a director of the Washington Central Building A: Loan Association, a position he tills with an eye single to the gOt>d of those who elected him to that [K)sition. Our subject was married to Mary J. Russell, by whom he has had four children, namely: Norman W.. David, Elizabeth and Allen. He was married a second time to Elizabeth 1\. Riley, who is an active member of the Sixth Presbyterian Church. Politically Mr, Johnston is a Democrat and a sincere believer in those principles which were so ably advocated by Hendricks and other great men of the party. Our subject is held in great esteem and confidence by his fellow citizens, who regard him as a man of strict integrity and honorable in all his dealings. William Fortune was born in Booneville, Ind. on' May 27, 1S()3. He is of Eng- lish-German extraction on his father's side and French on his mother's side. His child hood, between his third and tenth years was passed in Tennessee, eastern Illinois and southern Indiana. The family returned to Booneville in 1878. In 1874 he becaijie a printer's apprentice in the office of the Bi>o)iefillf Sttniiliird. The editor of the paper. M. B. Craw- ford, was a man of scholarly attaiinuents, who interested himself in giving the boy a careful training for newspaper work. He was encouraged to write for the paper while serving as an apprentice.' His (irst independent venture was in his fourteenth year — the publication of a small daily paper during the week of the county fair, the most important event of the year in the town. The limitations of the business made it necessary for him to do all the writing, type-setting, and press work, allowing himself but two hours of sleep each night. At sixteen he was intrusted with both mechanical and editorial charge of the Standard. The duties required much work at night as well as during the day. but he also took upon himself the task of writing the history of Ids nativecounty, devotingto it two hours, fmm ItUo 12, each night. Hav ingcompleteil this work, which had been carried on without even the members of his own family knowing what he was about, he severed his connection with the Standard, and then devoted himself exclusively to interesting the pet)j>le of the county in his work. He was then not Ji AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. IIP, quite (^i<(liteen years old and was at, tljti dit-advantage of beiug known as a mere l)oy, but the difficulties besetting the venture were overcome to sucli an extent that he made it tinancially Huccessful. He then started out to find employment which would give him a more thorough training for newspaper work. He was given a position as a reporter on the Indiaiiapolifi JournaJ. He afterward became city editor of the Journal, but after holding the position a few years, retired on account of failing health, due to night work. In 1888 he started the Siindtn/ I'veM, a paper which took high rank, and attracted mucli attention, l)iit was discon- tiiuied at the end of three months. During the next year his time was fully occupied with sjiecial political correspondence for the Neiv York Trihurie, Philadt'ljtliia I'resH, Chicago Tritmne, and other newspapers. In the same year he became editorially connected with the Indianapolis News. He was offered the position of Washington correspondent of the CIticuyo Tribune but declined it. In January, 1890, he wrote a series of editorial articles for the News, suggesting puljiic spirited work that should be undertaken by citizens of Indianapolis for the promotion of the prosperity and welfare of the city, and urging organization for this purpose. The articles were so timely and so well received that they at once resulted in the organization of the (Commercial Clul), which, within one month, grew from a nucleus of twenty-seven to a membership of 800. He was elected secretary of the clul). His (editorial coiinecti(jn with the Neii:s terminated some months afterward, when it became ap[)arent that the Commercial Cluli work would absorb his entire time. In the same year he started a magazine devoted to municipal engineering, the first in the United States devoted exclu.sively to the improvement of cities, which has l)eeome one of the foremost technical publications of the country'. It is published by the Municipal Engineering Company, of which he is presi- dent. He was the moving spirit in the organization of the Indianapolis Press Clul), in 1891, and was elected the first president of it. He was the president of the Century Club in 1892. He was a friend of Ben D. House, one of the most meritorious of Indiana's poets, and, together with Col. Kli Lilly, Daniel L. Paine and Meredith Nicholson, published a meniorial edition of House's poems in 1892, the circulation of which was limited to the. friends of the poets. He started the movement to induce the (i. A. E. to hold its twenty- seventh national encampment in Indianapolis, and managed the camiiaign which brought it to this city. He was elected executive director of the citizens organization in charge of the arrangements for the encampment, a position involving the most trying re- sponsiljilities, and he is the first man, not a veteran, upon whom they have l)een placed. Although born in the third year of bhe war, he is an honorary member of the "Old Guard.'' He proposed the Indiana road congress, and as chairman of the committee in charge, con ducted the arrangements for it. He has done some magazine writing, notable for the Centnrij. In 1884 he was married to Miss May Knubbe, of Michigan City, Ind. They have three children, a son and two daughters. Dk. Wii.lakd W. Gates. Perhaps no public servant deserves more grateful recognition than a dentist. Dr. Willard W. Gates, a native of Dublin, Ind., was born August 6, 1804, son of Oliver Gates, also a native of the Hoosier State, as was also the mother, Mary (Al- bright) Gates. Both parents are living and are now residing in Indianafiolis. Dr. Willai'd W. Gates was about live years of age when he came with his parents to Indianapolis, and in this city he was reared and educated. When eighteen years of age he began the study of dentistry with Dr. A. J. Morris, continued with him for two years and the following two years was with Dr. L. \\ . Comstock. In 1887 Dr. Gates entered Indiana Dental College and graduated from that mstitution in 1889. He then established himself in a business of his own and has been very successful. He is thorough master of his art, both in its mechan- ical and scientific features, and he has every new and improved appliance for making the extraction of teeth as easy and painless an operation as possible. He is a member of the Indiana State Dental Association, and is also a member of the K. of P. He was married on December 28, 1887, to Miss Lillie Bryan, a native of Indianapolis and the daughter of John T. and Margaret (Smock) Bryan. Two children have been born to this union: Bryan and Earl. The Doctor and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics he is a stanch Republican. Edward Thomas Bowser. Marion County, Ind., is an Eden of fine farms and agricult- ural tracts. There are comparatively few very small tracts, and each farmer tries to outdo 114 MKMOIRS OF IX l>rA.\AI'OLIS liis neighbor in the cultivatii)ii and imi)roveiuent of his land. Of the many tine attractive places none are more conspiciions than that l)elonging to our subject. Mr. Bowser is a native liorn resident of this county, his birth occurring April 27, 1841, to the union of Henry and Mary A. (Moore) Bowser. The father was boru in the Keystone State in 1810, and when five years of age was taken by his parents to Miami County, Ohio, thirty-sis miles from Cincinnati, where he remained until twentyoue years of age, never receiving but about two months" schooling. His mother taught him to read and write. He came with his parents to Marion Comity, Ind., in 1831, and located on Lick Creek, three miles southeast of Indian- apolis. The following year lie married Miss Moore, daughter of Thomas Jloore, and his father then gave him ItiO acres of land, part of it lying in W arren and part in Center town- ships. There Mr. Bowser passed tiie remainder of his days, his death occuriingiu 1SS2. He was a man well respected bv all and served as su[>ervisor of Warren township several terms. He was a Whig until that party ceased to be an organization and then affiliated with the Re- publican party. To his marriage were born ten children, as follows: Thomas died at the age of three months: (Catherine, died at the age of twenty two years; John W. died at the age of twenty years; James died at the age of eight years; Edward Thomas (subject); Fannie A., deceased, was the wife of John E. Miles (she left six children, Ira, Ida, Mary, Annie, Ar- thur and \N illiam); Sarah E. . deceased, was the wife of William Rowney (she left one child, Harry): Williiun Bowser, of Marion County, mariied Miss Florence L. Sliimer and they have four children (Harry, Maggie, Asa and Mary); Mary ]5owser became the wife of Edgar Head of Marion County, and (MjarlesCi. died in infancy. The father of these childien died in 1S82 and t he mother in April, ten years later. The father was a member of the Methodist Epi.scojial Church. Our subject's paternal grandfather, Henry Bowser, was born in Pennsylvania and died in Indana in the year 1843. The great-great-grandfather emigrated from Germany to America early in 17(H), and our subject's great grandfather was born on the ocean while his parents were making the voyage. Our subject was educated in the common schools of Center town- ship and attended from two to three months each winter. On account of ill health he was obliged to ijuit school when twenty years of age and he remained under the parental roof until thirty-live years of age. In December, 187C), he married Miss Martha J. Kitley, ilaughter of Richard Killey, a member of one of the old pioneer families of Marion County. After marriage our subject lived on his father's farm in a separate house one year, and then moved to Clark Township, Johnson Connty, Ind., where he bought eighty acres of land, sixty five acres of which were cleared. He paid S3,3l'0 for this. On this farm he made his home for eight years, and in 1884 he bought eighty-two acres of the old Richard Kitley farm. On this farm was a tine brick house of slate roof. Mrs. Bowser's share of the estate was ninety- nine acres, which is in her name. Mr. Bowser traded his eighty acres in John- son Connty and in addition paid §l,t>50 for forty-tive acres and the house in which he now lives. This is situated on an elevation, and it is said to be one of the handsomest locations for a residence in -Marion County. Mr. Bowser is a member of the Baptist Church, and, like his fatliei-, is a Repul>!ican in politics. Richard Kitley, father of Mrs. Bowser, was born in Ohio, November 19, 1825, and came to Indiana with his parents when a child. He settled in Marion County, Ind., and there his death occurred September 5, 1879. He was married three times, his first wife being Miss Martha Davis, whom he married May 4, 1848. Three children were born to them: Lucy A., wife of William Moore of Marion County; John, who died in infancy, and Martha J., wife of Edward T. Rowser, our subject. Mrs. Kitley died September 15, 1854, and Mr. Kitley on September 13, 1855, marrii'd Jliss Elizabeth Smithers, who bore him four children, Willis J., Hester M. , Sarah Elizabeth and Stephen A. D. Mr. Kitley selected his third wife in the person of Mrs. Susan Willard. nee Wilson, who died January 0, 1881, without issue. Mr. Kitlev' bought eighty acres of laud in Johnson County, and added to the original tract until he became the owner of about 500 acres. He was a Douglas Democrat but subsequently became a Republican. Socially he was a member of the Masonic fraternity but was never a member of any church. His father, Mrs. Bowser's grandfather, was John Kitley, and he was the father of these children: John, Rebecca, Alex. Hoag, Ibbie, Francis, Richard and Jane. (TKOR(iE R. CoLTKR. Auiong the successful and thoroughgoing business men of Indi- anapolis stands the name of George R. Colter who is a self made man in every sense of the $ AND MARIOS COUNTY, INDIANA. 11 D term. Thrown on his own resources at an earjy age he began an independent career with uo capital save a goodly supply of i)luck, energy and muscle, and has met with a reasonable amount of good luck in all bis enterprises. He is at jiresent coimcilman of the tenth ward, having been elected to that position in November, 1S91, and discharges the duties incum- bent vipon this position in a manner reflecting credit upon himself and upon his constituents. He is said to have been the first white child born on the site of North Yernon, Jennings County, Ind., his birth occurring on August 81, 1S53, and he remained at his Ijirthplace until 1862 when he went to Franklin, Ind. In 1804 he made his appearance in Indianapolis and dur- ing the remainder of the war was a newsboy in that city. In 1867 he learned cigar making, became very proficient in this, and continued in the business until 1881 when the strike occurred. He was chairman of the striking board. Following this he engaged in the liquor business and this he has continued up to the present time. He has one of the leading houses in the city and this standing has been acquired only by close attention to every detail of the business, and especially to the selection and assortment so as to keep it all times up to the highest standard of excellence. Mr. Colter is a self educated man, all his schooling having been received during the night sessions, and every dollar he possesses has been made by hard work. He owns a fine building at his place of business and a good home. He was the third in order of birth of eight children, three of whom are living. In his political views he is a Democrat, the only one of his name advocating the views of that party. Socially he is a member of the Ked Men. uniform rank, and also K. of P., uniform rank. He is a member of the Elks order. Cigar Maker's Union and Cleveland and Hendrick's club. He was mar- ried in 1880 to Miss Mary Driuket and the fruits of this union have been one child. Archie. Hos. Charles Kahlo. This free coimtry of America affords numberless instances of men. who have made their way alone in life, having nothing upon which to depend but their own strong arms and a determination to do and to succeed. Such men are always self- reliant, their necessities having taught them that what is done must be done through them- selves alone. They are worthy and well qualified to perform what duties they are called upon to discharge and are almost without exception leaders of thought in their communi- ties and lead lives of great usefulness. In considering the gentlemen of this class in Indianapolis, the name of Hon. Charles Kahlo suggests itself forcibly, for the reason that he has attained his distinguished position without the backing of family or friends, but has made his way onward and upward in the world Ijy the force of his own talents. Charles Kahlo was born of worthy parents at Magdeljurg. Prussia, July 4, 184n, being the son of Henry and Dorathy Kahlo. The father of our subject was active in politics in his native country and left there after the great disturbance of 1849, and settled at Defiance, Ohio, where he embarked in the mercantile business, having a large establishment and was doing a most prosperous business, when, in 1853, death came and took him from his family. Thus at the early age of thirteen, our subject was left fatherless and was thrown upon his own resources. That pluck which has always been so strong a characteristic of the man and to which he is so greatly indebted for his marked success in life, was present in him then, and he engaged with a dry goods merchant to work for his board and clothes, finding such opportunities as he could for getting an education. He remained with his employer, working earnestly and applying himself to do his full duty, and from time to time he was promoted from one station to another, his salary being increased with each promotion and being equal to that paid to em- ployes of much more advanced years. When the war broke out he was strongly moved by love for the country of his adoption, and felt it to be his imperative duty to goto the front and help to defend the imperilled nation. He did go and just as he did his full dut^' in the store of his employer, so he was every inch a soldier and made a noble record for himself in the army, proving himself a true and courageous soldier and a loyal and patriotic citizen. In April. 1861, at the first call for troops he enlisted in the three month's service in the Fourteenth Ohio VoluQteer Infantry, and was elected second lieutenant. In September following he again enlisted, this time for tiiree years, in Company G, Thirty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and did not lay down his sword until the war was over and he was honorably dis- charged, with a record as good as that of any man who enlisted, because he did his fiill duty, never shirked a responsibilitj' or failed to come up to what was expected of him. He held a commission throughout the entire period, and during the latter part of the war was 116 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS on the staff of Gen. Miller. During his service he was with both the western and eastern armies. Returning home he lost no time, but went to work at once, going into the manufact- ure of wagon and carriage wood stock, at Defiance, Ohio, and was president of this com- pany for a period of fourteen years. In the year 1870 he removed to Logansport. Ind., and there engaged in the manufacture of wagon material, employing from 120 to ir)(l men.. Busy as had been his life as :i manufacturer, and be never under any circumstances neg- lected any duty connected with it, still lie has always manifested a lively interest in politics, believing it to l>e the duty of every citizen to take part in the affairs of government, this being a government of the people. His sympathies and affiliations were always with the Republican party and the entire weight of his influence, and this has always been consider- able, has l)een cast in favor of that party. In June, 1878, his party recognizing his popu- larity and deeming it an honor due him, and an office that he would fill with distinguished ability, nominated him unanimously for the State Senate, from the district composed of Cass and Carroll Counties, which was Democratic, with a majority ranging from <)00 to 800. He made a vigorous and skillful campaign and was elected by a majority of 230, he being tbe first and ouly Republican who was ever elected to the State Senate from that Democratic stronghold. He served a term of foiir years, and as his friends predicted, he made a faith- ful and most useful member of the higher house of the Legislature, bringing into his work the experience, the judgment and the strong business sense that pertain to him. Mr. Kahlo served as a member of the State central committee in 1880 and was a delegate to the Republican national convention in Chicago in 188t) which nominated James A. Garfield for President. After Garfield was inaugurated his friends were anxious that the dis- tinguished services of Mr. Kahlo should be recognized, and he was immediately appointed by GarHeld as consul general to Beilin. but he accepted the mission to Australia instead. This position Mr. Kablo tilled with al)ility during that administration and subsequently engaged in mining on an extensive scale in that country, and was the means of opening up the great mines of that region, which are now operated upon a most extensive scale, and Mr. Kahlo had the first smelting furnace that was in operation in Australia. He introduced the American process there witii quite a staff of mining experts from this country, some of whom Mr. Kahlo imported direct from the United States, for the carrying out of his enterprise successfullj'. This business he conducted most profital)ly for three years and could, at the expiration of that time, have left Australia with a handsome fortune, but he was persuaded to develop more mines, which necessitated the making of further large investments in some enterprises which ])roved very unfruitful, so that his accumulations were swept away (juickly. Even then he could have gotten out with a handsome sum of money, but being a man of honor be stood Ijy his friends, although he knew the outcome — remained as the captain of a ship by his sinking vessel — and he went down with all lost but his honor, and the confidence the respect and the esteem of those friends, which after all is more than money. This calamity completely discouraged him and he returned to the United States, locating at Indianapolis, maiidy with the object of giving his sons a profes- sional education, which he has accomplished. Dr. George Kablo l)eitig a graduate of Bellevue, and afterward had charge of Holland hospital with honors. Dr. Harry Kahlo graduated as a dentist in New York city, and also graduated from the Indianapolis Medical College. Both sons are now practicing in tbis city under most encouraging aus]iices, are worthy sons of a worthy sire and reflect credit upon their rearing. Mr. Kahlo organized the Indi- ana Mutual Building & Loan Association in ISild and it has grown into the largest organiza- tion of its kind in the State, thanks to the excellent management, the energy and the execu- tive ability of Mr. Kahlo, who is its general manager and secretarj*. It now has loaned out vipward of .1800,000 to its shareholders and the security is more than double the amount loaned. In the management of this important institution Mr. Kahlo displays a signal knowledge of financial matters, as well as an energy that has surprised his friends, even, who supposed they understood the measure of his strength. Its success is truly wonderful and is a |)rond monument to the labors and efforts of Mr. Kahlo. Mr. Kahlo is a very popular man and was always able to retain his friends even in the midst of a heated cam- paign, when the}' were on the opposite side. This is because he always fought fair, was good natured and always ready to oblige. He was honored by Gov. Chase l)y being AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 117 # made a ineiuljer of Lis staflF, and was honored in the same manner by Gov. Matthews, who renamed him for the position, Mr. Kahlo being the only Republican on the staff. He also serves with the same rank, thiit of colonel, on the staff of Gen. Carnalian, in the Uniform Rank, K. of P. Our suliject was married in 18(54 to Miss Cornelia Colby, whose father was a very prominent physician of Ohio, and whose family is an old and honored one. She has borne him six children, three of whom are living. The members of the family are united with the Tabernacle church. Besides the various organizations named with which Mr. Kahlo is connected he is also a member of the L. L. and of the Columbia Club, and, whatever his connection, he is held in highest esteem in those bodies and is use- ful and influential in them. Hon. Isa.\c P. Gray, prominent in State and national politics, was born October 18, 1828, in Chester County, Penn., and is a sun of John and Hannah (Worthington) Gray. His ancestors were members of the Society of Friends, or more commonly known as Quakers, his great grandfather coming with William Penn from England. Receiving l)ut a common- school education in youth, he embarked in mercantile pursuits at New Madison, Ohio, re- moved to Union City, lud., in 1855, where he continued merchandising, but later began the practice of law, having previously qualified himself for that profession. During the war of secession, he commanded the Fourth Indiana Cavalry for a time, but ill health necessitated his withdrawal from an active military career, and returning home he helped recruit the One Hundred and Forty seventh Indiana Infantry. Until the organization of the Republican party Col. Gray was a Whig. As a Republican he was defeated for Congress in 1806, but two years later was elected to the State Senate, where he served four years. In 1870 he was appointed minister to the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies, but declined the honor. In 1871 his political views underwent a change, and since that time he has been an active Demo- crat. He was nominated by acclamation and elected lieutenant governor in 1876, and upon the death of James D. Williams, became governor of the State. As the candidate of the Democratic party in 1884, he was nominated for governor of the State by acclamation on the first ballot, and upon election gave it an excellent administration. For the j)ast two presidential terms be has been prominently mentioned as a candidate for either the first or second place on the Democratic presidential ticket, but the uncertain game of politics has decided in each instance in favor of others. By appointment of Pres. Cleveland, in 1893, he became minister to Mexico. Gov. Gray is a man of unquestioned ability and of unbounded ambition. He married Miss Eliza Jaquain 1850, and to this union there are two living children. . Dr. Robert N.^thaniel Todd (deceased), son of Levi L. Todd, was liorn Janu- uary 4, 1827, near Lexington, Ky., which place had been the home of his father's family for two generations. Robert was the seventh born in a family of nine children, two of whom died in infancy; the remainder having reached maturity, though only two survive him. His family removed to Indiana in 1834 and from that time until the time of his death, which occurred June 13, 1883, he made his home in this vicinity. His early advantages weie indifferent, a common-school education, such as the country at that time afforded, with such a knowledge of Latin as he himself could pick up, was all. He made rapid progress in his studies at school, showing more than ordinary aptness for figures, and although physically delicate, he gained in health and strength as he grew older. During his youth he performed a great deal of hard labor upon the farm, but when nineteen years of age he began the study of law at South Bend with Judge Liston, his brother-in-law. At the expiration of a year and a half he returned to the farm and there remained until broken down by hard labor and ill health, he was compelled, at the end of two years, to al)andon farm work entirely. After having remained at home a number of months an invalid, and after having almost despaired of regaining bis health, he visited Dr. David Todd, of Dan- ville, by whom he was induced, after some hesitation, to commence the study of medicine, which he did more as a diversion from low spirits, not expecting ever to be well enough to turn it to practical account. His health, howevei', soon began to improve, and the next year he attended lectures at the old "Indiana Central Medical College." which was organ- ized aliout that time under the rule of Drs. Bobb, Mears, Deming, Dunlap, and others (the first of Indianapolis' medical colleges). In the next year, 1851, he graduated and the US MEMOIRS OF INDIANAFOLLS followiiit; spiing settled at Soiitlij)oi-t. wLere he reu)ain(>(i until the breaking out of the llehcllioii. Previous to this, in the spring of lSr)4, he was married to Miss Margaret White, of that neighhoiiiood. Shortly after the breaking out of the war he was appointed surgeon of the Twenty-sixth Indiana A'olunteers and went soon after with liis regiment to Missouri, where he remained on duty in cam]) and liospital for about twenty months, when he was called home by the illness of his wife, whom he found rapidly sinking with consumption. She died in a short time, leaving him a family of five children, the two youngest i>eing but a few months old. Having resigned his j)osition upon his return home, be soon after removed to the city and again entered the Government service as surgeon at Camp Morton, where, associated with Dr. Kipp. of the regular army, and under the medical directorship of Dr. Bobbs. he continuiHl until the close of the war. In the year following his removal to Indianapolis he was married to Mrs. Martha J. Edgar, who, with three children of his first and four of his second marriage, now survive him. In the year 1S69 the organiza- tion of the Indiana Medical College was effected, in which he was chosen as teacher of tiieory and practice. There he remained until the spring of 1874, when he resigned his chair and shortly afterward, upon the organization of the College of Physicians and Sur- geons (himself having been the originator), he was assigned the same department, holding it until the union of the two medical schools, in 1878, under the style of The Medical College of Indiana, when he was elected to the same chair he had occupied in the two other organizations, viz. : principles and practice of medicine. That position he continued to till until tiie time of his death. He was the tirst representative from his State upon the judicial council of the American Medical Association, which jiosition he held for sev- eral successive terms and to which he was again elected, in his absence, at the last meeting. He was president of the State Society in 1S71, was an active worker for seven years upon the provisional board, erected by the Legislature, and whose work was the erection and fitting up of the large building occupied by the female department of the Hospital for the Insane, and was one of the physicians to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum for nearly eight years. He served a single term in the Legislature as representative in 1856-57, but aside from this he held no position disconnected with his profession, to which most of his life's effort was faith- fully given, never abating his interest in State or local society matters, but being a regular attendant of his county society' as long as his health would allow. As a practitioner of medi- cine he was eminently successful: as a teacher he was clear and explicit, easij}' understood and well remembered; as a lecturer his manner was easy, dignified and not ungraceful. His words were well chosen, his, language was plain but forcil)le, sometimes elocjuent, and he always commanded the attention of his auditors. As is commonly the case with men of his cast he was not financially successful. Though commanding a large and lucrative business for many years, he failed to improve the opportunities offered, which were ample for the accumulation of a fortune. But he esteemed money only for its uses and with a lilwral hand lie gave it to meet the wants of others; frequently, indeed, to his own injury. No matter how often imposed upon in the matter of benevolence, he rarely failed to respond to the ("ill of want or di.stress, and only those who were intimate with him knew how much of his time and of his best efforts in private practice were devoted to impecunious sufferers. If it be esteemed a great end in life to be remembered when gone from this world, how much better to live in the warm light of love and sympathy, if it be but for a single generation, within a circle that personal recognition can compass, than to have a name in marljle, read through curiosity rather than affection, and a heritage under the cold sky of fame, even though it be woihlwide. Grudge him not, reader, this line of memorial, whoso fidelity is worthy of some better monument. Lkvi L. Tonn, M. D. There are men, and the number is by no means small, who diift into what we are accustomed to look u])on as the learned profession in the same way that thousands of other men in the lower walks of life drift into the ordinary l>read-winning occupations. Having no special preference for any calling, and without feeling that they have any particular fitness for a certain profession, they find themselves drifting in that direction as a result of associations or environment, and in the course of time they find themselves shouldering responsibilities for which they have scant liking, carrying burdens which rest heavily upon them, and laboring in a field which has fur them no attraction other AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 119 than what it yields in the way of annual income. The successful physician whose name heads this sketch impresses even those who meet him in a casual way as a man who has drifted easily and naturally into the medical profession, who realizes that he has made no mistake in the choice of his vocation, and feels thoroughly at home in the position which he occu cupies. This tirst impression deepens with a more intimate acquaintance, and familiarity with his life leads to the unbiased and impartial view that the unusual success he has achieved is the logical sequence of talent rightly used, together with energy and industry never misapplied. Dr. Levi L. Todd is a product of the Blue-Grass State, Ijorn near Lex- ington in the latter part of the year 1S30, in the region where his ancestors had resided since Kevolutionary times. His grandfather. Gen. Robert Todd, was an associate of Boone, Harod, Bryan and others in the early settlement of the State. The maternal grandfather, Capt. Nathaniel Ashl)y, came from the Old Dominion soon after the close of the seven years' war through which he served, and settled in the same locality. The father of our subject, Judge Levi L. Todd, removed to Indiana in 1834, settled in Marion County, and there his death occurred in 1867. Dr. L. L. Todd, the original of this notice, was the youngest of a family of nine children, all but two of whom attained adult years. His early life was one of unusual toil and labor, and marked by vicissitudes and trials. Even more than the ordinary occurrences which so [)aiufully emphasize life fell to his lot. Still he seems to have regarded his life as an uneventful one in incidents of interest to others. He worked hard during his boyhood, and up to the age of twenty-two years, when he left the farm for the last time. He availed himself of the ordinary winter time opportunities of country schools, and when seventeen j'ears of age took two terms in the Danville County Seminary, and later a year and a half in Wabash College. He was a student of medicine the first year with Dr. David Todd, of Danville, and the remainder of the time with his brother, the late Dr. R. N. Todd. His first course of medical lectures was at the Univer- sity of Louisville, during the time that Gross, Flint and Silliman were connected with that institution, and graduated from the same in March of the year 18")^. The Doctor was married in the following winter to Miss Susan G. Todd, of Paris, Ky., and in the spring of 1858, moved to Paris, 111., where he resided and practiced his profession for sixteen years. After the second year he was employed almost constantly, and much of the time in service jjressing and hard to endure. With bad roads, and in a climate abounding in the worst changes that western weather could supply, he suffered a great deal from nervous disorders incident to exposure and overwork, but was seldom confined to his bed. He was appointed medical inspector of the drafted men, was a member of the Edgar County Society and also the Society of the Wabash Valley, being president and secretary of the latter. He has been a member and an occasional attendant upon the meetings of the American Medical Association since about the year 1871. He is also a member of the Marion County Medical Society, being president of the same, and contributed a number of papers to that society, some of which have been i)ublished in the transaction of the State Society. The Doctor came to this city from Paris, 111., in January, 1874, and during the whole time up to the present, has been constantly practicing his profession. His family consists of a wife and four daughters. In the professional career of Dr. Todd it will be observed that every energy was called into play in his chosen calling. With that earnest- ness of endeavor anil will power which are the salient and strong points that determine an individuality and inspire confidence in one as a safe an. 2(1('. The interest of ?2, 0(^(1 was to lie paid to the mother and she was to have a home with them during her life. Samuel aud his brother accepted the provisions of the will and faithfully carried them out. The mother passed away in 18(54 and her last days were rendered happy and comfortable by the devotion of her two sons. For two years the brothers worked their farms together, but iu 1864 Samuel bought of his brother thirty of the KU) acres in Marion C!ounty, i)aying for the same $1.00(1. On the tract our subject had received from his father he resided from 18()0 until the jiresent. His first residence was a log structure. 18x22 feet, and iu this they kept house for about eleven years, often cooking for forty or fifty men who came to log-rollings. Those were happy days for all were contented with their lot. About 1871 Mr. Pfendler erected a two-story frame house, thirty feet square, and in this he resides at the present time. In ]S(?4 he purchased forty acres of laad: iu 1873 seventy-five acres- in 1879 eighty acres, and in 1885 eighty acres, iu Shelby County, and in 18511 be bought fifteen aud one half acres, thus making 305 acres in Marion aud ninety-five acres in Shelby County. Mr. Pfendler aud family cleared over half of the 355 acres in Marion County. To his marriage were born the following children : Anna, born in 185U and died February 14. 1S8(5. She had attended the college at Franklin. Ind.. five years and would have giadiiated in 1886: Emma, born in 1861. died at the age of twelve months from burns received by falling in a fireplace: Samuel, born in 18()3. February 12. resides near his father (he married Miss Louisa Eistler, daughter of David Eistler, of Win- neshiek County. Iow«, and has three children: Delia. Roy and Anna), and Levi, born November 29, 1867. resiiies in Pleasant View, Shelby County, Ind., where be is engaged in merchandising. He married Miss Annie E. Gould, daughter of James Gould, and tliey have two children. Byron and Celia, the latter dying in 1893. aged two and one-half years. Thomas S.^mh-sky Eatox. This successful agriculturist and descendant of sturdy British ancestors, was born in Owen County. Ky.. August 26. 1828. to tlie union of William and Sarah (Phipps) Eaton, the former a native of the Blue Grass State and the latter i>f Virginia. The parents were married in Owen County. Ky.,but left there aud came to Indiana in 1832. Fifleen children were born to this worthy couple, one of whou), a daughter, died in infancy. The remainder were named as follows: James A.,- of Harrison County, SIo. ; Polly Ann. died at the age of twenty years; William, who resides at Irvington: Thomas S., our subject; Elizabeth, deceased, was the wife of Louis Nossaman; Lydia, wife of Madison Davis, resides in Franklin Township, this county; Leland, of Boone County, Ind.; Sarah, wife of Hoyt Ransdell; Charles, of Boone County, was in the Federal service during the war; Mary E., wife of Rufns Leonard; Henry, was also in the Federal service about four years: Wesley served in the Union army about four years: Mary E. (Xo 21. deceased, was the wife of ' George Harris, and Kobert. of Boone County. Ind. The mother of these children died in 1873 at the age of seventy-two. and the father followed her to the grave in 1881. when eighty-two years of age. The paternal grandfather. William Eaton, was a native of Maryland and died in Kentucky. The parents of our subject came to Indiana in the winter of 1832 and remained until the spring in Indiana|Kilis. a city then of about 1.00(1 inhabitants. The father was sick during the winter, but in the spring be moved out to New Betliel. in Franklin Township, where he entered eighty acres of land one mile northeast of the little village. He ])aid 81.25 per acre for this tract and it was right in the green timlier. First be rented a little piece of ground near l>y which had a house on it, and about sis acres cleared. On this be made his home for two years, V\v which time he hail erected a log house on his eighty acres and bad commenced the arduous task of clearing the groiuul. For four or five yeajs this was the task of all in the family, aside from raising AXD MARIOS COrXTY, TXDIAXA. 123 small crops. The smaller children were armed with wooden paddles which they slapped together to scare the squirrels wliich came in almost countless numbers to the corn patch, threatening to eat np the little crop. Soon brighter days began to appear, but still the hard!-hips and privations would have Ijeen unenduraljle at the present day. In four or live years they could market some of their produce and soon began to accumulate some weans. Wolves were very thick and a few (Iry sticks were kept ready to light ^nd throw out the cabin door into the pack whose howl.s rendered sleep imixjssible. Amid these rude .surroundings our subject remained until his twenty-first birthday, receiving but little schooling, and working early and late to subdue the forest and render it inhabit- able. Whenever his father could spare hiui away from home for a few days our sub- ject would hire out to some of the neighbors and received for his services from 12 J to 'lb cents per day. Half of this he gave his father and the remainder to his mother to keep for him. telling her that he was going to save up money enough to buy a farm. When a little over twenty one years of age young Eaton bought forty acres of !and in Fraiiklin Township, paying for the same •*21S, -S'ltK) down and working two summers in Turner's brickyard to make up the balance. The first year he received ?13 a month and by that time he had learned how to mold brick. The following year he received §1.25 a day and worked in the brickyard aliout five months each summer. The second sum- mer's work paid him out on the farm and he moved on his forty acres, fifteen of which had been cleared and a little cabin erected. For five years he continued on this farm. In November. 1849, he was married to iliss Almira Springer, a daughter of Jacob Springer, a native of the Buckeye State, and Mr. Eaton and his bride moved on the forty acres together. During the five years he remained on the same, our subject dead- ened and partially cleared fifteen acres more, but in 1S54 sold the forty acres to Charles Piel for $7tK). Then, leaving his wife at home, he and four or five others went We.st prospecting. Mr. Eaton went through Illinois and Iowa, and after a trip of about eight weeks, returned to Marion Countv. where he bought eiofhtv acres in Section 27. About thirty acres were cleared and a hewn double log house was on the tract. He rented twenty acres, put in a few acres himself and began clearing a place for a brickyard. After harvest he commenced making brick and lO'LOtK) were turned out that fall, all being -old by Christmas time, for from $4 to $■> per thousand. This enabled him to meet the first payment on his land. After this he commenced farming, and engaging in any other honorable employment he could find. In three years time he had his farm paid for and settled down to tilling the soil. This was in 1857, and he continued farming until I860, when he again engaged in brick making, turning out 50,0 bricks, for which he received ?5 per thousand. In 1S61 he erected a story and a half house of six rooms, and in 1889 he erected another handsome house of seven rooms, where he now re.sides. Between ISGl and 1883 he added 281 acres to the eighty acres he first purchased, and has one of the be t farms in his section. By his first wife he became the father of eleven chil- dren, three of whom died in infancy, and one. Amanda, in 1872. when about twenty years of age. The names of the seven living children are as follows: Artme-'ia. who married James Greer, of Marion County. lud. : Franklin P.. of Marion County, Ind.. married Miss Louisa Cnnningliam: William J., also in Marion County, married Miss Jnlia Smither: Eudolpho of Indiaiiaf>olis. married Miss Priscilla Finner: Tyler and Violet, twins. The former mar- ried Miss Addie A. Huntington and resides in Marion County, and the latter married Abra- ham Murphy, of Marioa County, and Luella, wife of Charles Doren. of Indianapolis. Our subject IE the grandfather of twenty-two children resulting from the alx)ve mentioned mar- riages. His wife died in December. 188 l)atfleof Stone River he was made major; was [)rornoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in March, 1S()3, and on the deathof Col. Hathaway, in May ISfiS, was made commander of the regiment. For more than a year he endured all the ligors of Lilihy Trison, escajied wifii (ieneial Streight through the historic tunnel, in Feb- ruary. 1S()4, returned to his regiment in May, ISfil, and rendered most important service in the army of the Cuml)erland. protecting the line of supplies lietween Decatur and Steven.son along tlie Tennessee River, during the advance on Atlanta. After the war he resided for a time at Xashville and then returned to Indianapolis, where he has since resided. He is be- yond doubt tiie best known Grand Army man in the State, having served for four years as assistant adjutant-general and then as department commander, and taking the most lively interest in its affairs, having the social quality strongly developed and having an aliiding reg;ird for those who serveil their country during its time of peril. The privations endured by Col. Walker in Libby Prison sap])ed his health: after enduiing its hardshi|)s for nine months, he escaped, as stated, l)nt only to be recaptured auvl returned, and tlie three months which followed until his exchange in JFay (the tunnel escape was in February) were very severe upon him. The seeds of diseaseso freely and deeply sown in Libby broke out again and again at Nashville after the war, and finally caiijfeihim, after some years of patient and un- complaining sntl'eriug to come to Indianapolis. |Si)r nearly ten years after his returi\ here he was first deputy in the oHfice of the county auditor^ of Marion County, where he won the esteem of every one by his etHcient discharge of^duties and his uniformly courteous and obliging sjjirit. He received the nomination of t^' Republicans of Indiana for the olSce of State .\uditor in 1S92, but weiit down with the rest of the ti(;ket in November last. Col. Wilker while assistant adjutant general rendered prodigious servici> to the order, more than ten thousand nnMubers being added to it while he held office, largely through his tireless efforts. The meagre salary he received he divided with a disableii soldier, and much more of the remainder went to the help of moneyless soldiers of the war. Large-hearted, honest, earnest, loyal, sincere, true in his friendships, his friends are legion everywhere, and if wishes -were dollars the Colonel would rival the Rothschilds in wealth. At Stone River he was a hero in battle, biavely encouraging his comrades throughout a fnghtful carnage, in which the brave boys were in a literal slaughter pen; iu all hours of peril he was the same brave, true soldier; and since the war the same invincil)le courage has ^.tamped his life, espe cially in his devoted service on l)ehalf of the soldiers, making him ine grateful and generous toward those who saved the Union. Whatever the future of Col. Walker, he can rest secure in the reflection that he has the al)iding affection of his comrades of the army of the late war. Rut a life like that of Col. Walker, so full of generous and un- selfish impulses and deeds, and replete with courageous actions, has much more before it to be doneandhe is sure to be always in the forefront with those who dare the right for the rigiit's sake. John L. ^[i-M.\sTKH. The bar of Indianapolis has won an enviable name all over the country for the erudition, success and courtesy of its memliers, many of whom have achieved a luUional reputation fortheir ability and a correct apprehension of what pertains to the profes- sion. .Vniong those who stand deservedly high as members of this bar with his l)rother law- yers and with the courts, is John L. McMaster, whose office is in the Boston Block in that city. He has always been a close student in his profession and has won the confidence and esteem of the community a id the profession as a careful and efficient lawyer. He was born in Meigs County, Ohio, February 9, 1843, being the son of \\'illiam and Susan (Brown) Mc- Master. His fatiier was a native of Scotland; his mother of Virginia. His father came to the United Stales when about twentv vears of age, settling first in New York State, where '^ WW ^p^^Jffi. ■' '*i^^. .^^^ ''^^^^^H^^^^^Bp-^^'^2^ 1 ...,'.^^*'' 1 '/ii. ANV MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 12.') he learned the trade of miller, and afterward in Meigs Oouuty, Ohio, where he owned aud operated a mill for more than forty years and until within a few years of the time of his death, which occurred at that place in 1887. His mother died in 1859. The subject of our sketch was the second of seven children, three of whom ar<' still living. He was reared in Meigs County, spending the days of his boyhood in the country schools and at work in his father's mil! until the outbreak of the war, when, in 1801, at the age of eighteen he entered the Union army as a member of Company A, Second Virginia Cavalry in which Company and in Company E of the same regiment he served a little more than three years. A younger and only brother, Thomas, who later became a member of the same regiment, was killed at the battle of Five Forks. After being mustered out, our subject entered the Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, from which he graduated in 1869. Before leaving the University he com- menced the study of law which he continued under private instructors until the fall of 1869, when he entered the Cincinnati Law School, graduating therefrom in 1870. In the fall of the year last named he settled in Indianapolis, an entire stranger, in the practice of his pro fession. He l)egan the practice in partnershi}) with A. Boice, the firm being McMaster & Boice, and so continuing until 1891, since which time Mr. McMaster has been alone. In 1882 he was nominated by acclamation for the office of Superior Court Judge by the Repub- lican party, but failed of election. In the following year he was nominated for mayor, witii- out seeking on his part, and after a close contest was elected. His administration of that office was characterized by integrity and a conscientious devotion to the best interests of the city and served to still more firmly estajjlish him in the confidence and esteem of the community. In 1890, in anticipation of legislative measures of vital interest to the citv of Indianapolis which were to be brought forward in the general asseml)ly, his party nominated him as as one of its candidates for the State Legislature, but he was defeated along with hi.s party. Mr. McMaster is connected with a number of fraternal organizations, in all of which he is an honored and useful member. Among the number is George H. Thomas Post, No. 17, Department of Indiana, G. A. K., of which he is a past commander. He is also a past member of the council of administration of the department and has long been a member of the monument committee of the department and is its present chairman. He is also a thirty second degree Mason and is active in the various branches of Masonry leading up to this ex- alted degree, being an officer in several of the Scottish Rite bodies and having been twice the Master of Mystic Tie Lodge, one of the blue lodges of the city which has established more than a local reputation for its efficient work. Mr. McMaster is identified with a num- ber of interests of the city, among which are the Indianapolis Building and Loan, and the Franklin Building Associations, in both of which ho is a director aud the attorney. He is also the attorney for the Mutual Home aud Savings Association and a director in the Ohio Machine Company of Middleport, Ohio. Mr. McMaster's domestic life is a happy one, his wife being Alpha (Steenrod) McMaster, whom he married at Lancaster. Ohio, in 1872, and by whom he has three children. Austin B. Pkather. Real estate, in the form of city or suburban lots, is a bank of interest. The demand for inside and suljurban lots and acres, together with the steady increase in the value of such holdings, afford the best possible evidence of Indianapolis' steady growth in wealth and prosperity. Ex])erience tells us that to the economical artisan, salaried clerk and business man, these suburban offerings are of inestimable value in per- mitting men to acquire, at reasonable cost and on easy terms, a pleasant home in a healthy location, which becomes more valuable as the owner grows in years. One of the most popu- lar real estate men of the city of Indianapolis is Austin B. Prather, who is also an extensive tire insurance agent and is doing a business highly satisfactory to himself and his large num- ber of patrons. He is an ideal business man and has a remarkable capacity for work. He is a native of Oldham County, Ky., his birth having occurred January 29, 1848, of which State his father, John Prather, was also a native, where he followed the occupation of farm- ing with fairly satisfactory results. He was a man of great public spirit and was an ensign in the military affairs of Tippecanoe times and in various other ways showed his interest in the welfare of his native land, being at all times public spirited and progressive. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Jones, a native of North Caiolina, a daughter of Benjamin Jones, who belonged to a well-known family of the Old North State. In 1820 Mr. Prather 126 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS came with his family to Intliaua and became one of the j)ioneer families of Clark County. The father died at Columbas, Irid. , in 1876, the mother having been called from life ia 1865. The paternal grandfather, Basil Prather, was of Scotch descent and was born and reared in the laud of '• thistles and oatmeal." He came to America in his early manhood, first settled in Kentucky but afterward became a pioneer Methodist preacher of Indiana, l)eing one of the first of that denomination to hold services within its borders. Austin B. Prather was al)0ut ten years of age when his parents settled in Bartholomew Conuty, Ind., and there he received the usual common school advantages and early learned the details of agricultural life on his father' h farm. Later he spent two years at White River Academy at Brownstown, Ind., where he completed a practical education. In October, 1869 he came to Indianapolis and became a clerk in the old pioneer grocery house of Horn & Anderson, in which capacity he served about four years, or, until that firm retired from business. He continued to follow clerical pursuits until September, 1881, when he entered the employ of W. E. Mich & Co., the oldest real estate firm of the city, and remained connected with them for six years. In 1887 he became a member of the firm of Prather & Hankel.but at the end of three years retired from the firm and soon after formed a partnership with Col. Walker, < in the real estate, loans and fire insurance business, which connection continued until April 11, 1893, when he purchased Col. Walker's interest and later formed a partnership with George W. Powell, the present name of the firm being Powell & Prather. Mr. Prather was married in October, 1872, to Miss Mary L. Horn, a native of Indianapolis, and a daughter of Henry L. and Minerva A. (Palmer) Horn. He is a Scottish Rite Mason of the thirty-sec- ond degree and is a charter member of Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 398. He is a member of the board of governors, of the board of trade and has served on important committees of the former organization. He has always been a Republican in his political views. L. H. DrNNiNt4, M. D. Among the many able and well known physicians of Indianapolis who are a credit to the city is the subject of this notice, who isa descendant of good and worthy English stock. He is a native of Michigan, having been born at Edwardsburg. in that State, April 12, IS")!), the English head and founder of the family having settled in New York State. Dr. Isaac D. Dunning, thegrandfather of our subject, was a leading practitioner of Aurora, Erie County, N. Y. , for about thirty years, and then, in 1836 emigrated to Michi- gan. The father of our subject, Oscar M. Dunning, was a substantial farmer, and his wife, Mary (May) Dunning, was also a native of New York, being a member of the old May and Stanton families, who were very prominent in the public affairs of the Empire State. Dr. Ij. H. Dunning was eilucated at the Edwardsburg High School, studied medicine for two years in the medical department of the University of Buffalo, where special mention was made of the thoroughness of his work, he displaying a remarkable aptitude in all his studies, and thus early affording earnest of the signal ability of the coming man and physician. His examination demonstrated that he had grasi)ed the subjects gone through with subtle force and energy. Later, he spent one year at Rush Medical College, Chicago, from which he graduated in January, 1872. After graduating Dr. Dunning went to Troy, Berrien County, Michigan, where he engaged in the practice, and was for some time district superintendent ofPidjlic instruction. He was a|)])ointed correspondent of the Michigan State Board of Health and while perfoimiiig the duties of that office acquired his first experience as a writer on medical subjects, in which he has since become distinguished. In the year 1878, feeling himself competent for a wider field, Dr. Dunning moved to South Bend, Ind.. where he was soon called into a large and lucrative practice. His contributions to medical litera- ture, which had attracted much attention v»hile he was reading at Troy, were continued at South Bend and soon gave him a national reputation. A number of these, which appeared in leading medical journals, especially such as treated upon surgical diseases of the kidneys, and also upon subjects relating to diseases of women, are of especial value, and stamped the Doctor not only an original and courageous thinker and investigator, but also a writer of a high order of ability, his language being elegant in diction and smooth in its flow — more like that of a professional author and editor than of one who makes the science of-medicine his great life work. Busy as was his life at South Bend, his writings and his practice making exacting demands u])OM his time, he still investigated, studied and availed himself of every opportunity for adding to his knowledge and skill. He took several special courses in New York and in AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 127 18SII made ;ui extensive trip abroail, during which time he pursued his studies in the hospi- tals of Vienna, London and Paris. In the same year, at the request of the members of the faculty of the Indiana Medical College, Dr. Dunning moved to Indianapolis in order to accept the position of adjunct professor of diseases of women in that institution and also to practice his ])rofession as with reference to the diseases of women and of abdominal surgery. On the death of Dr. T. B Harvey, who had held the chair of diseases of women in the college for twenty years, Dr. Dunning was elected his successor, a position he still fills, with great credit to himself and to the fame of the institution. He has taken very iiigh rank in the State as a lecturer and teacher, and also as a safe and successful operator, a great many cases having attracted wide attention because of the difiScult character of the operations and their successful issue. The Doctor is also consulting gynecologist to the city hospital and the city dispensary. The Doctor has strong faith in the benefits arising from the association of medical men in organizations for mutual iuiprovement, by the interchange of views and by other means diffusing knowledge, lieing a member of the Marion County Medical Society, the Indianapolis Surgical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society, the American Medical Association and of the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He has been honored with invitations to read paj)ers before most of these organizations and has for the most part complied with these requests, his contributions in all cases lieing received with great favor l)y the distinguished gentlemen composing the several bodies. At the ninth ses- sion of the International Medical Congress, held at Washington, 1887, he read a paper liefore that body, which was most favorably received, a higher compliment than this it being scarcely possible to pay, the International Congress being composed of the ablest and most profound and progressive physicians of the countries represented. During the administration of President Arthur he was a member of the Board of Pension Examine^i's at South Bend. In 1892 Dr. Dunning established a private hospital for the treatment of diseases of women and abdominal surgery and his efforts in this direction have met with marked success. Outside of his regular jirofessional work the Doctor has contributed considerable time and valuable services to the cause of humanity and to the good of the community, having for many years been closely identified with and greatly interested in the work of the Young Men's Christian Association. He was chairman of the executive committee of the State Association for three years, and at present is serving a second term as president of the Indiana Association. He takes a very active and useful part in literary matters and socially is a member of the Commercial Club and of the order of Odd Fellows and Indianapolis Literary Club. Dr. Dunning was married December 9, 1875, to Miss Harriet Beauchamp, of Edwardsburg, and to them have been born three children. The Doctor and his wife are honored and consistent, as well as most useful members of the Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Thus Dr. Dunning, who is yet young has along career before him, and is destined to attain a still higher place in the ranks of his profession and to extend the spheie of his influence for good. Edward E. Schroer. The subject of our sketch, Edward E. Schroer, is a model tyjte of the unpretentious citizen, content to persue the even tenor of his way, without osten- tation, tilling his position in life acceptable to the world. His parents, Herman H. and Elizabeth C. Schroer (nee Schopponhorst), came to America in 1840, from the Province of West- phalia, Germany, where they were born July 9, 1815, and November 11, 1819, respectively. They were married in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 10, 1841, where Herman H. Schroer was engaged ill mercantile business. They removed to Indianapolis, Ind., in 1848, where on October 31, 185:3, the subject of our sketch, Edward E. Schroer, was born, he being the sixth of nine children. After receiving a very ordinary education, such as was afforded by the country district schools, he was thrown upon his own resources at the early age of fourteen years. He learned the trade of piano finisher, at which he worked steadily during the day. At night he applied himself assiduously to study for the purpose of ex- tending his meagre education. Having a natural aptitude for books and accounts, he de- termined to make himself an exjiert bookkeeper and accountant, and has succeeded as thor- oughly as he could have wished. At an early age he was attracted toward secret societies and fraternal organizations, and on Deeeml)er 17, 1874, he became a charter memljer of Indianapolis Lodge, No. 56. K. of P. He served several years as assistant grand keeper of records and seal in the grand lodge, K. of P. of Indiana. He then became identified with 128 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS varit)ns otbtM- ortjiinizatioiis, among them the Royal Arcanum, which he joined October 29, 1879, becoming a member of Indianapolis ('ouncil. No. 32.S. His thorough knowledge of fraternal orders, and his wide awake appreciation of their demands, soon led to his election to official positions in his council, and on March 1, 1882, he was choi^en as its representa- ive to the grand council of Indiana, where he was a prominent member of the committee on appeals and grievances. At the session of the grand council held March 7, 1883. lie was unanimously elected grand secretary', which positioti he has effectively filled without oi)position ever since. He has seen the order grow in power and imml)ers under his ad- ministration, and not a little to his own earnest efforts does it owe its success. Mr. Schorer is also a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, O. of E., K. of H. and I. O E. M. He enjoys a wide acquaintance, aside from his secret society connections, and has filled many positions of trust and importance. He was one of the organizers, and is now an active member of the Commercial Club, which has done so much to improve the city of Indianapolis. In his political opinion Mr, Schroer is a Republican, and is actively identified with the interests of that party, l)eing a member of the Marion Club, and taking part in the political councils. He is interested in various charities in a quiet way, and while not strictly a church man, he is uniformly correct in morals and deportment. Edward E. Schroer was happily married April 17, 1878, to Miss Bettie M. Marley, who now, together with two children, Clifford Edward, aged fourteen, and Irene Agnes, aged seven, gi aces his home. Mr. Schroer has for a year past devoted himself almost wholly to the interests of the R. A., in the conscientious discharge of his duties as grand secretary. He is still a young man, and if his future achievements are to be judged by his past, he has many j'ears of usefulness yet before him. Thomas TA(iGART. There is not a more popular citizen and official in Marion County than Thomas Taggart who has been twice elected county auditor and whose conduct of the affairs of that office has been such as to commend him to the good opinion of the general public irrespective of i>arty affiliation. Mr. Taggart is an Irishman by parentage and nativity. Hav- ing been born in County Monahan, Ireland, in 18r)(>; a son of Thomas and Martha (Kings berg) Taggart, both of whom were descended from worthy families long prominent there. The family removed to the United States when young Thomas was a child and located at Xeuia, Ohio, where the elder Taggart found employment with a railway company and where he resides at this time, in the enjoyment of a moderate competency gained by his years of honest and prudent industry. Young Thomas Taggart was educated in the public schools of Xeuia and began his active business career while yet a boy in the hotel and ralway restau rant of E. Cory, who was succeeded by N. & G. Ohmer of that city. In a way, his employ ment gave direction to his after career. Coming to Indianapolis in 1877, he engaged in the same business at the Union Station, and through his subsequent political career he has retained the pioprietorship of the Union Station hotel and restaurant which is ])opular witli the entire traveling fraternity. In 1886 Mr. Taggart. who had for some time been a leader among the young and progressive element of the Democracy was nominated by his party for county auditor and was elected by a majority of 1,700 votes, a most flattering test of his popularity. He was made chairman of the Marion County Democratic committee during the presidential campaign of 1888. In Indianapolis, the home of the Republican nominee for the presidency, the Ropul)lican managers confidently counted on a majority for Mr. Harrison in Marion County of not less than 1,500 and the Democratic leaders scarcely hoped for any- thing better tiian a reduction of the Repul)lican majority. The brilliant management of Mr. Taggart, as chairman of the Democratic Count)' committee, was a surprise to both Repub- licans and Democrats and, for the first time in her history, Marion County gave a Democratic majority in a presidential year. As county auditor Mr. Taggart gave such complete satisfaction that his renomination and re election were assured long before the time for noininHtiou came, and his majority at his second election, in 1890. advanced to 3,580 votes, more than double that by which he was first elected. Mr. Taggart probably achieved his greatest distinction when he was chosen in January, 1892. to act as chairman of tlie Democratic State committee. Never in the history of the Hoosier State has a party been so thoroughly organized as under his generalship during the campaign that followed in the Fall of that year. In the face of the fact that the home of the presidential candidate of the opposing A^lJ MARION COUATY, INDIANA 129 party was in Indiana, and that the whole force of Federal oflSce holders in the State was arrayed against him, he succeeded in winning a decided victorj- for his party. Mr. Taggart was married in 1877 to Miss Eva D. Bryant, daughter of C. B. Bryant, of Kock Island, 111. He is a member of the Hendricks. Cleveland and Gray clubs: Knights Templar, Scottish Kite and Mystic Shrine of Masonry, and is identified with other important organizations and interests. Being a young man. full of vigor, and popular, it is generally conceded by his friends that a bright future is before him. James W.\lter Hervey, M. D. There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the spectacle of a life that has reached its autumn with a harvest of good and unselfish deeds on behalf of humanity. It is like the forest in October days, when the leaves have borrowed the richest colors of the light and glow in the mellowed sheen of the Indian summer, reflect- ing in their closing days all the radiance of their brief existence. The man who has lived for others and has brought into potential exercise the best energies of his mind that he might make the world the brighter and better from his being a part of it cannot fail to enjoy a serenity of soul that reveals itself in his walk and conversation. When such a life is preserved in its strength and energj' so that even in age its work continues unabated, it challenges the added admiration of those whose good fortune it is to be brought into con- tact with it. Such a life has been and is that of Dr. James Walter Hervey, of Indianapolis, a man, who, after preparing himself fully for the noble profession of medicine, entered upon his career with a noble purpose of helping his fellows journeying along the road, and this consecration of himself has been life long and demonstrated in the most valuable service to individuals, the city, the State and the Government. Such a life merits a record of its deeds, that the debt due it may be acknowledged and that it may serve as stimulus to others to endeavor to emulate it. The subject of our sketch was born of Scotch Irish parentage, near Brookville, Ind., April 5, 1819, and had the misfortune to lose his father when he was but five years old, his mother Ijeing left a widow with five children, in a new and wild country, where there were no schools nor educational facilities of any kind. The devoted woman was so solicitous that her offspring should not grow up in ignorance that she moved to Hamilton, Ohio, where she had the pleasure of seeing her loved ones enjoy the privileges so necessary to their after success in life. Our subject passed through the common schools of that place and then spent two years at a select school at Cincinnati, kept by Prof. Kemper. This completed his primary education and before his twentieth year he was a student of medicine in the office of Dr. John C. Fall, of Preble County, Ohio, with whom he remained four years. The mind of the young student was a ver}' receptive one, and at the same time, was most investigating and inexorable in its demands for more knowledge. Hence, while the library of his preceptjr was a very good one, it was too limited for Dr. Hervey, who was resolved to acquire everything possible to he known that would better qualify him for the noble profession. So he sought and readily obtained access to the valuable liljraries of Dr. Christian Sayler and Prof. Baker, of Cincinnati, and the very superior one of Dr. Cr(x»kshank, of Fairfield, these worthy and eminent gentlemen l^eing greatly impressed with the studious and ambitious young man and were glad of an oppor- tunity to contribute to his sources of gaining knowledge. But the investigating spirit of the medical student was not satisfied with these many opportunities and privileges, but invested every cent of his spare money in the best lx)oks that were procurable. Like so many worthy and ambitious youths of America, the young man lacked the means to defray his expenses through medical college, so that after this faithful preparation he went to Chicago, in the expectation of finding employment with some of the physicians there until he could complete his course and gain his diploma. This was before the days of railroads in that section of country, and with a brave heart and 850 in his pocket, which a friend had loaned him, he mounted a pony, the gift of a friend, and turned the head of the animal toward the goal of his desires. This money was all he had to purchase a complete outfit, and it was so nearly gone that when he reached Indianapolis, he found it necessary to stop for the purpose of recouping his depleted purse. Friends rose up to heljj him with counsel and more material aid, and he accepted an offer of free board, horse feed and a log caVjin in Hancock County, where the little village of Mount Comfort now stands. Entering upon the practice, which he designed should be but for- a season or two at most, things so 130 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS turned out that Le remained tbere seven years. Thus the life work of this worthy man and eminent physician and publicist began in a rural district among a plain and simple but honest and good people. But it was the best possible school for him. Here as in the crowded city the varied forms of disease presented themselves, and to an ardent student like him it may 1)6 sure that he spent every hour profitably, and with conscientious care he studied each separate case, knowing that he must rely upon his own resources. Here he acquired self reliance and confidence, so essential in the physician. Dr. Hervey lias had a most varied experience in his memorable career. He has had patients in the rude log cabin, in village, city and hospital; in the homes of the wealthy, in cellars and garrets, where poverty and crime dwell. He has fought and con(juered disease in the camp and on the march, and has defeated death on the battle-field and in the hospital by his superior knowledge of surgery. His advantages have been infinite. He has seen disease treated and surgical operations jierformed at the most famed centers of the old world, and has availed himself of every pos- sible means of gaining knowledge in his profession. His life in Hancock was most successful, and every day of it was a means of ])reparation for the larger and more influential fields in which he was destined afterward to glean. Many strange and notable events have chanced to the Doctor, some of tliem highly romantic, others that weie near to having a tragical termination. On one occasion he had a night ride with a maniac, a happening that caused much excitement and interest on account of it being published in the newspapers at the time. Wherever he has been, whatever the duties he has had to perform, he has always discharged them faithfully, and has never failed to win the confidence and the esteem of those to whom his services were rendered. Dr. Hervey began the practice of medicine at a time when the leading memljers of the profession were learning tliat phleliotomy and other means of reducing the vital forces to control sthenic condition of the system were inimical to success at tlie bedside. The studious young Doctor become thoroughly persuaded that the practice was dangerous, and should he obsolete, and hence, when a severe form of malarial fever, designated as "Congestive Fever'" bioke out in his neighborhood, and the old practitioners treated it after the then orthodox methods laid down by Bell and Stokes, Mcintosh and others, Dr. Hervey l)orrowed money and bouglit quinine at $5.00 an ounce and administered it in full doses. The result was that he scarcely lost a case, while the older physicians lost many of theirs in the cold stage. The Doctor, as may readily be supposed, encountered much op})osifion in his course, for it is always the fortune of independent and courageous thinkers and doers to be f)ersecuted. He was sued for malpractice because he used nitrate of silver and tincture of iodine in small-pox, to prevent j)itting; but he was vindicated com- pletely in his course and was afterward highly complimented for this course of treatment. The case was reported to the Indiana Medical Jouriiul and other professional periodicals and commented on very freely. This case demonstrated fully to the profession that ignorance is the very worst enemy tliat it has to encounter. In 1S50, after seven years of most success- ful practice. Dr. Hervey started for Philadelphia, with the object of attending medical lect- ures there, but on reaching Indianapolis was ])ersuaded by his old friend. Dr. John S. Bobbs, to attend the medical department of Asbury University. After graduating it was his purpose to go to Chicago, an intention that had clung to him in the seven years of his resi- dence and practice in Hancock, and his old patrons, grateful for the services he had rendered them and in admiration of his high character as a neighbor and citizen, made up for him a purse of IfSOO, to be used by him whether he rendered service for it or not. This testimo- nial so affected him that he decided to protract his stay among the a{)preciative people, and, as a result, he remained in that region nine years longer. Returning from the University, he transferred his office to the little village of Oakland, in the northeast corner of Marion County, near the junction of Hancock, Marion and Hamilton Counties, and he entered at once upon the practice in the three counties. During his residence at Oakland he was a most ardent temperance worker, and wrote a temperance story, entitled "The Scroll and the Locket, or the Maniac of the Mound." Busy as was his professional life, for his practice was constantly extending, he found time, as all good citizens should, to bestow upon political affairs, and his friends, in ajipreciation of his services and prompted by a desire to have him wliere he could be of the greatest possible good to his constituency, nominated and elected him to the Legislature in 1854 from Marion County, it being then AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 131 entitled to but two representatives. Once introduced into public life, he took a very active part in politics until the outbreak of the Civil war. He is a very fluent and persuasive speaker and rendered most efficient service to the Republican party in tiie exciting cam- paigns of 1858 and 1860, by the speeches he made at various points in Marion County. When Lincoln called for troops the patriotic heart of the Doctor was stirred within him and he promptly offered his services to the Governor of Indiana, who accepted them by appointing him first assistant surgeon of the Fiftieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He remained loyally with the regiment, participating in its battles and marches, until February, 1863, when he was disabled at the battle of Parker's Cross Roads, which necessitated bis return home. But a nature like his could not brook idleness, when his friends and good men every- where were at work for the great cause, and his disability preventing him from active duty in the field, be was appointed surgeon in charge of Burnside Barraclcs, and acting assistant snrgeou in the United States army, which position he retained until the close of the war. Nowhere did the wounded and the sick receive more sympathetic and skilled treatment than at Burnside Barracks. The war ending, Dr. Hervey settled in Indianapolis, where he has remained ever since, engaged in the practice of his i^rofession, which speedily became very lucrative, and from the outset he was regarded as one of the leading and progressive physi- cians of the city. No one has manifested greater interest in the sanitary aud other conditions of the city, and no one has labored harder to forward the material interests of the place than he. His labors have been especially arduous and successful in the matter of promoting the sanitary and hygienic condition of Indianapolis and of the State. The Doctor is a member of the Commercial Club, of the Marion County Medical Society, and of the Indiana State Medical Society, having actively participated in the organization of the latter, and has con- tributed a number of most valuable papers to its literature, among which are the following: (1873) "Utility of the Forces in Diagnosing and Treating Disease;" (1875) " How to Pro- cure Medical Legislation;" (1876) "The Necessity of a State Board of Health and How to Obtain it;" (1878) " Public Hygiene, its importance in Maintaining Health;" (1880) "Mental Hygiene, the Influence of the Body upon the Mind, How to Elevate Manhood." The Doctor is a member of that body of distinguished physicians composing the American Medical Association. He labored indefatigably to have a State board of health established, and to him more than to any other person is due the fact that there is such a body in existence. He spent a great deal of time aud ardent labor in creating public sentiment in favor of such an organization, by pointing out the great good it would accomplish, and wrote a number of most able papers for the secular press upon the subject. The State Medical Society appointed him a member of the State health commission, which was created for the pur- pose of discharging the duties of a State board of health, until such time as the Legislature should provide for such a body, and a part of its duties consisted in lal)oring to ett'ect the much desired end. Dr. Hervey remained on this board, laboring tirelessly until its object was accomplished, in 1878, and it expired by limitation. While upon this board he wrote a number of State papers, which were published in the report of the Bureau of Statistics and Geology. Dr. Hervey is a member of the American Public Health Association and also of the International Congress, and has two medals, one from the Washington meeting in 1887 and the other from the last meeting, held at Berlin, Germany. While in Europe the Doctor visited the principal hospitals, medical centers, etc., and it may be safely assumed that his bright, vigorous, receptive and thoroughly disciplined mind took in everything of value that he was brought into contact with. Dr. Hervey has in process of construction a sphyg- mometer, by which he obtains the motion power of the pulse, and he is coiilident that this instrument will be of the greatest value to the profession in determining, in diagnosing and treating heart troubles of all kinds. The Doctor has a very facile pen and has written a history of the medical profession of Hancock County, published in the history of that county by King &Buiford. He organized the first old settlers' reunion, of Marion, Madison, Han- cock aud Hamilton Counties, and was president of the association for twenty years. He has been a valued contributing member of the Masonic order for nearly fifty years, and is a greatly cherished member of that ancient body. Dr. Hervey is likewise a member of George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R., at Indianapolis. He took a very active part in promot- ing public school hygiene and he was appointed by the Marion County Medical Society 132 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS cbairrmin of a committee to investigate into the health condition of tiie city schools. Carry ing out the design of the committee, he visited all the schools, reported their condition and recommended many improvements, which he has had the pleasure of seeing made. The same authoiity named him memljer of a committee to investigate into the character of the water sup])ly of the city and he spent some time analysing the supply in different portions of the city, with the result that some was foinid polluted and unlit for consumption. The pen of the Doctor has been used freely in considering the great pul)lic questions that have concerneil the country, and he is most favorably known as a contril)Utor to the newspapers n{)on the great vital questions of State that have come up for consideiation during the pa.st forty years, there l)eing scarcely one that he has failed to write upon in his felicitous and convincing style. Two biographies of Dr. Hervey have already been publisiied, one in the History of Hancock County, by King & Buiford, of Greenfield, Ind., and the other in the Boys in Blue, by Samuel Hardin, of Anderson, Madison County, Ind. There are also two biographical sketdies of him in press, one in the History of the Indiana Legislature, by the Hon. William H. English, of Indiariaj)olis, and the other in a hie-tory of Eminent Physi- cians, l)y K. French Stone, M. D., of Indiana|)olis. Thus the life of this eminent ])hysician and loyal citizen has been spent, his pen and his voice devoted to the diffusion of knowl- edge and the best efforts of his skill being employed in alleviating the distress of humanity. The influe[ice of such a life will long survive its stay on earth and those yet unliorn will be blessed l)y the works, labor and the patience of James Walter Hervey, who has never lo.st an opportunity for doing good. Such a man is an honor to the city in which he lives and to the age in which his works have been done. Prof. C. E. Emmerich has devoted all the years of his early manhood to a good purpose. Public education in Indiana has no more earnest advocate and co-operator than he. No one more thoroughly understands and appreciates its needs and interests, and perhaps no one is better qualified, through long experience and loving labor in its liehalf, to bring it to that high state of perfection which its present rapid advancement assures. Personally he is a polished and cultured gentleman, and his agreeable manners and genial qualities have won for him hosts of friends among the prominent people in this part of the State. To his pupils he stands a shining example of what a foreigner may accomplish by energy, industry and brains. This gentleman was born in Coblenz, Prussia, on the banks of the River Rhine, August 25, 1845, and is a son of Phillip and Barbara (Arenz) Emmerich, both of whom died in Germany. The father was in Government service in that country and was a man possessed of more than ordinary ability. He was tlio father of a large family of children and our suliject was the eldest child by his second marriage. The latter was reared amid the beautiful scenes of the River Rhine and received a thorough education, graduating from the Gymnasium Classical School. At the age of eighteen he entered the Prussian army with the intention of serving but circumstances made him change his mind after one year's service. In 1865 ho sailed for America and in due course of time reached the city of New York. He had been quite ill during the voyage and after reaching the " land of the free " he thought it would imjirove his health very materially to go west. He reached Kansas and for some time attended a private English school for the purpose of perfecting himself in the English language. In l.S(i8 lie began teaching the countr\' schools in the central jiart of Kansas and this continued until 1S71 when he was aj)poiuted to a position in the high soliool at Madison, Ind. There he remaineil until 1873 when he came to Indianapolis where lie has since been a teacher in the high schools of this city. In 1S1)2 he was elected to his present position as principal of High School No. 2. He is considered one of the best educators in the city and enjoys to the fullest extent the respect of his fellow men as well as of his pupils. For many years he was president of the "Maennerchor '' society of which he is now an hon- orary member, and he is also a member of the Indianapolis Literary Club. Politically lie atHliates with the Democratic party. In the year 1878 he married Miss Gertrude Kerwcr of Wiesbaden, Germany, and they have four interesting children: Max, Else, Emily and Gertrude. John Mavnard Butler is by many regarded as Indiana's leading lawyer. He is one of the notable great lawyers who have all through their lives devoted themselves exclusively to the law, eschewing politics as in any sense an occupation or profes- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 133 sioa aud decliQing coastantl}' all offers of politicnl preferment. Mr. Butler was boru in Evausville, Ind., September 17, 1S34, a sou of Calvin and Malvina (Frencli) Butler, both natives of Vermont. His father was a shoemaker in early life, but later obtained a classical education at Midtllebury College and took a thorough course at Andover, Mass. Coming vyest to preach, he settled at Evansville, Ind. Later he removed to northern Illinois and there died in 1854. The family was large and at times means were limited and John had early to learn the lesson of self dependence at least partially. At the age of twelve he became a clerk in a store and later was otherwise employed. The strength of his character and his longing for excellence manifested themselves in tbose years, and by the exercise of self- denial he succeeded in entering Wabash College, at Crawfordsville, in 1851, and through his own efforts, with partial help, was enabled to graduate from that institution in 185fi. Upon the day of his graduation he was elected ])resident of the Female Seminary at Crawfordsville, which position he held three years, later becoming principal of the High School. Meantime he studied law. After a tour in the Northwest in quest of a suitable location for the practice of his profession, he returned to Crawfordsville in Noveml)er, 1801, and at once entered upon a large and lucrative practice, residing there until 1871, when be removed to Indianapolis and succeeded Judge A. L. Roache as partner with the late Senator Joseph E. McDonald. The two men had many experiences in common. Each was the architect of his own fortune. The same county seat and college town was the scene of their first triumphs and each after- ward left that town for the State Capital where they won success and reputation even beyond their most sanguine hopes. Differing from his distinguished partner, politically, he has always been an ardent and consistent member of the Republican party and has taken no inconsiderable part in advancing its interests. Aspiring to no office and, as has been stated, declining nominations, he has yet been an active worker in political campaigns, but has. through all, retained, in a remarkable degree, the respect of those whom he has opposed. His political speeches have been extensively published, and he is a popular orator as well as a learned and successful lawyer. As a jurist he stands in the first rank in a bar which embraces in its list many of the ablest lawyers in the country. During recent years he has spent much time at the National Capital in response to the demands of his extensive practice in the Supreme Court of the United States and in other triliunals there. Mr. Butler was married in April, 1857, to Miss Susan W. Jenuisou, of Crawfordsville, who has borne him a son and a daughter. He is a member of the Second Presbyterian Church of Indiana))olis and is one of its ruling elders. Giles A. Bradley. In Indianapolis and vicinity operations in real estate during the past few years have been particularly active, and among those prominently identified with transactions in this direction is Giles S. Bradley who is an active member of the firm of Bradley & Denny, whose offices are well and conveniently located in the business districts of the city. These gentlemen are experienced and practical in all that pertains to the sale and handling of realty, and are ever ready to offer the best inducements to all seek- ing homes or looking for good-paying, first-class investments in houses and lands. The operations of the firm are conducted on a large scale and a brisk business is being carried on. Mr. Bradley owes his nativity to Oswego County, N. Y. . June 10, 1840. and came of New England parentage for his father, Eli Bradley, was born in Litchfield Coimty, Conn. When a young man he removed to New York where he followed the occupation of farming and served for a short time in the Warof 1812. He was married to Miss Sally Lamb, also a native of Connecticut, and to their union six children were born. Eli Bradley died in December, 18G2, his widow surviving him until 1871. Giles A. Bradley was reared on a farm in his native State and his early education was obtained in the common schools. At the opening of the Civil War he walked twelve miles with some companions to enlist in Company A. One Hundred and Forty-seventh New York Infantry, but in December, 1803, was transferred to the Twenty -fourth New York Cavalry. He served until the close of the war, being dis- charged in June, 18{i5. He was in the most notable battles of Virginia, and some of the most important of the engagements in which he took part during his term of service were Gettys- burg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and the Welding Railroad raid. His health was much impaired by hardships he met with during the war and he now draws a pension of $8 per month. Shortly after the war terminated he went to Toledo, Ohio, 134 MEMOIRS OF IXDIAXAPOLIS from which place he came, in 1869, to Indianapolis and about a year later began dealing in real estate, at which he has since been remarkably successful. In following this line of Ixisi ness he has been associated with Mr. Denny for the past seven years, andowns nearly all the real estate which they sell. In 1869 Mr. Bradley united his fortunes with those of Miss Celestia Bailey, a native of Fulton County, Ohio. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., the G. A. R. (in which lie has held various official positions), and politically is a Republican and at all times faithful to the interests of that iiarty. Nathan D. Woodakd, M. D. The subject of our sketch is descended from a member of the body of Friends, or Quakers, as they are commonly called, his father having been born in that society in North Carolina, where the name of Friend, or Quaker, is synonymous with honesty and uprightness. That father, Silas H. Woodard, was in every way worthy to be enrolled in the membership of that pious band of Christian people. Nathan D. Wood- ard, M. D., of Indianapolis, was born in Parke County, Ind. , September 30. 1849, his father having emigrated to this State when a young man, and was one of the pioneers of Parke County, settling in the wild forest and with his own hands wielding the as that felled the giant trees and guiding the jilow afterward that made fruitful fields of the ground. He was a very successful farmer and accumulated a competency. The father married Emily Allen, a native of Parke County and daughter of Solomon Allen, a native of Virginia and one of the pioneers of that county, he also being of Quaker stock, and dying at the age of ninety- five. Silas H. Woodard and wife were the parents of eleven children, nine boys and two girls, the two latter being dead, while all the boys are living. Silas Woodard died in 1861, but his wife is living. Our subject was the seventh in the order of birth, and, like the other children, was reared upon the farm, receiving his education first in the pal)lic schools and afterward in Bloomingdale Academy. At the age of twentj' he liegan teaching school and followed this successfnlly for five years. In the year 1877 he liegan the study of medicine, a work he had long Ijeen revolving in mind and upon which he had decided with the whole strength of his being. His preceptor was Dr. Daniel Carey, of Carmel, Ind.. who had at that time been engaged in active practice for forty one years and had been most successful in his treatment of disease. In the following year Dr. Woodard entered the Physio-Medical College of Indiana, took two full courses and graduated in 1879. He then located at Coloma, Ind., and practiced two years, after which he moved to Richmond, Ind., and a year later was appointed demonstrator of anatomy in the Physio-Medical College of Indiana and removed to Indianapolis, where he has since resided. Two years subsequent to coming here he was appointed to the chair of general and descriptive anatomy in the college, which he held until the fall of 1^92, when he was elected to the chair of materia medica and thera- peutics, which he still holds. Dr. Woodard is also president of the faculty of the college. He is a member of the Physio-Medical (National) Association of Physicians and Surgeons, of the Indiana State Physio-Medical Association and the Indianapolis Physio-Medical So- ciety, and has been president of the State Association. The Doctor is a member of the K. of P. He was married in 1S77 to Ellen Carey, who died a year later. His second marriage occurred March 20, 1879, to Mary C. Newsom, a native of Bartholomew Cjunty, and the daughter of Luke and Elizabeth Newsom. Dr. and Mrs. Woodard are the parents of two children: Mary E. and Grace M. They are members of the Society of Friends, being consistent followers of the organization founded by George Fox, and whose principles were so ably defended Ijy the illustrious William Penn. In politics the Doctor is a firm Ijeliever in the teachings of the Republican party, giving to its candidates a hearty support. William Arnold Anderson. Among the valuable men who came to this country from England, bringing with them the sturdy characteristics of the British yeomanry, none are more esteemed in Marion County, Ind., than the gentleman whose name we have now given, and who is one of the substantial and worthy farmers of his section. His l)irth occurred at Norwicii, December 16, 1820, and he there grew to manhood and received his education. His father wasa baker and confectioner and oiirsnbjectremained luider the (larental roof until 1847, wiien he came to this country. He had learned his father's trade and was married in his native country on Ostober 6, 1845, to Miss Sarah P. Barber, daughter of Robert Barber, of London, where she was born. In April, 1847, our subject and his wife took jiassage from yh^Q^^^z^loA^ AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 1B5 LoiKlon in a bark for America and landed in Boston after a seven weeks' voyage. His des- tination was Milton, lad., where an acquaintance, Edward Nudd, of Norwich, had preceded him by nine years. After remaining there a few weeks Mr. Anderson moved to Hamilton county, Ind., in September, 1S47. and went to work on 160 acres of laud belonging to Ben- jamin Whisler, who had come over with him. Here he worked for some time and then, in the summer of 1849, he took a contract to clear six miles of the right of way for the old Peru Eailroad, which had been laid with flat bar from Indianapolis to Noblesville, and was being extended from Noblesville to Peru. Mr. Anderson employed a number of men and went to work to clear the right of way, which he completed and afterward took a contract to grade some, which he partially finished and for which he never received any pay, the com- pany breaking up. He lost considerable time and money. After this our subject engaged as foreman fo^i- Prawl & Bradley, contractors for the Memphis & Charleston Railroad, which took him to Tuscumbia, Ala., where he made his headquarters from June, 1852. till Febru- ary. 1853. Then the contractors l)roke up and onr subject lost a portion of his wages. Following this Mr. Anderson returned to Indianapolis, Ind., where he remained a short time and then^went to Noblesville, where he remained until October, 1854. Keturnmg to Ma- rion County, Ind., he accepted a position as foreman of an eight mile section on the Law- renceville & Upper Mississippi Railroad, now the Big Four, making his home in Acton. This he did for four years and then became fuel and claim agent for the company, continuing as such until 1872! when he left this and engaged in agncultural pursuits on a tract of 215 acres he had purchased in Franklin Township. In 18(3 he added forty acres to that tract, and since 1872 he has farmed e.xclusively. Of the 255 acres that he owns 220 acres are cleared and well cultivated. His best yield of wheat to the acre was twenty-four bushels, but he averao-es fifty bushels of corn to the acre every year. He also raises oats. Mr. An- derson remained on that farm until 1882 and then spent that year and 1883 in Nor- wich, England, his old home, visiting the scenes of his childhood and youth. His father was then^alive, aged ninety-two, but has since died, aged ninety-four. In politics Mr. Anderson is a Democrat as a general rale, though he voted for Grant and Lincoln. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is one of the first men of his section. To his marriage were born six children, two of whom died young. The others were named as follows: Oeorge A., born September 7. 1846, lives in Galveston, Tex. He married, first, Miss Adelia Drummond, by whom he had one child, Maud, who married Charles L. Clark and became the mother of one child, Mary Lucile. George A. Anderson's second mar- riage was to Miss Carrie, sister of his first wife, and they have two children, George and Carrie. The next child born to our subject was Katherine. John James was born Decem- ber 7, 1855, and resides in Indianapolis. He married Miss Myra Peck, of Ohio, and they have two sons, Walter and Harold. Emma married Uriah Peck and they iiave four chil- dren; William A., Grace E.. Frank and Rachel. Our subject's children now deceased were: Mary Ellen, who died when three years of age; the other, Frances W., died at the age of nine mouths. William A. Anderson, father of our subject, was a native of Dun- fermtine. Scotland, in 1792, and went to England when about twenty-one years of age, locating at Norwich. There he was employed as a pattern drawer for shawls, which were made there then. A few years later, business becoming dull in his line, he learned the baker and confectioner's trade, which he carried on until 1855, when he retired from busi- ness. He married Miss Mary Owen, a native of Wales. E. A. P. Haynes. The Mtnn Life Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conn., began business in Indiana in 1850 and does an extensive and rapidly-growing business throughout the State. The company stands in the front rank of the old line companies doing business in Indiana. The business of this company, particularly in the southern half of the State, has been principally developed during the last five years, since Mr. E. A. P. Haynes has been placed at its head as superintendent of agencies. Mr. Haynes is a hard worker and has, throui'h his good judgment and perseverance, accomplished a great deal for his company in Indiana. H^e was born in Boone County, Ind., May 18, 1866, to Eldridge and Maria (El e able to command at any moment a horse and rig for a drive in the country or for busine.ss or other purposes, is a privilege the value of which cannot be too highly Gstimated Foremost among the liveries of Indianapolis, is the well known resort of Horace F. \\ood. This stable, from the large business it does, not only exemplifies the importance of the city, but reflects credit upon its management. Mr. Wood encra^d iu the business in 88 on the Circle, the busine.ss having been originally established on "the same ground 11, 1834 by -John Wood, the grandfather of the present proprietor. He was one of tlie early settlers of the place, having come to this section from Maysville Ky in 1834 He was the hrst person in the region to take horses and mules south to New Orleans overland for sale before there were boat or railroad connections with that city. He was extensively engaged in this business and usually had from 300 to 500 head of animals on hand Later he shipped by boat and as the country settled up and improved, by rail. He was a shrewd and successful man of business but his kind heart and loyalty to hi"s friends often overcame his discretion and he at one time lost over .?100,000 through "endorsing another's note How- ever, he retTieved his losses in a great measure and left a large estate to his heirs. His son, John M. Wood, the father of the subject of this sketch, often made trips south with his father when a boy. and may be said to have been reared to the livery business and to handliner of the Marion (bounty (iuards for a nmuberof years. Originally a Whig he has supported the Eepublicans since the organiza- tion of that party, and although often solicited by his numerous friends to run for oflfice he has invariably declined, much preferring to devote his entire attention to his business. • August 20, 18-tO, he was married to Margaret A. Gresham, who was born near Frankfort, Ky. , a daughter of Joseph Gresham. Mr. and Mrs. Wood are the parents of eight children, six of whom are living: Sarah B. , Fannie. Charles H., Horace F. , Frank G. and Harry N. Tiiose deceased are Mary and John. Mr. Wood deserves great credit for the success which has attended his efforts for he started in business without help from anyone and has accumu- lated a great deal of valuable property. In 1864, in connection with a partner, he purchased 400 acres of land in Washington and Franklin townships, on which they, for many years, raised blooded horses. At the present time he still owns a large portion of this farm and carries on the same business with his usual success. Horace F. Wood first saw the light of day in Indianapolis, August 30, IS-")?, and in the public schools of that city he was educated and graduated from the high school. November 8, 1882, he was married to Miss Kose Graham, a native of Spencer, Ind.. and daughter of Benjamin M. and Margaret A. (Beach) Graham, natives of Ohio. ]\Ir. and Mrs. Wood have one child, John G., who was born August 6, 1883. Mr. Wood is a member of the K. of P. and the F. & A. M., in which he has attained to the Scottish Rite degree, and he al^o belongs to the Oriental League, the Columbia Club and the Country SocialClub. He is a wide awake and enterprising young man and politically supports the men and measures of the Republican party. Dk. Conr.\din (Jacob) Homburg was born at Wachenheim in the Palatinate of Bavaria, November 16, 1798, as the elder son of an apothecary in that little town. He received the preparatory education for entering the university and in 18111 he went to INIarburg to study medicine. As was cn.stomary in those days among students of means and ability, his study also com|)reliended different ])hilosophieal. even theological branches. He was a young man of liberal views and as a matter of course liecame a member of the "'Tugendltuud" which was a patriotic union of students and young jirofessors who, inspired by the victories over Na- poleon, maintained the claim of the people to participate at the Legislature and at public affairs. Such an endeavor appeared unjustified and dangerous to the autocratic rulers of that time although nothing more was asked but what was promised at the time of need and (lis tress. He was a student, at Wurzburg when he liecame a fugitive on account of his political convictions and tied to Switzerland. In 1 826 he emigrated to Holland and thence to America. In the latter country he met with his old friend and classmate, Wesselhoeft, who was editing the WeUbole. Dr. Homburg began editing the paper in the eastern part of Pennsylvania but he never had much to say about this [leriod of his career. As he had always been an outspoken character and not practical in financial affairs, it is safe to conclude that as an editor he was a failure. He had studied surgery under Textor and pathology and thera- peutics under Schoenlein with fairly good results, and he now began the study of medicine again mider the infiuence of Dr. Herring of Philadelphia. In tbe middle of the thirties he settled in Shelbyville, Ind., to practice honiteopalhy. However he was never a true disciple of homieopathy but his excellent medical education and his good common sense kept him from the jieculiarities and extravagances of the original teaching. He was rather a follower of Hempel with some inclination to Rademacher. In later years he studied Nienieyer, at least the practical parts and adopted the principles of the school of Vienna although it can- not be said with any certainty that he ever had based his diagnosis on pathological anatomy. Although he did not localize sickness with much perfectness. he had a sound judgment of the character of the disease and had that great gift of influencing the minds of his patients. Dr. Homburg )iracticed medicine in Shelbyville for seven years and all his fellow citizens had to share with him or to oppose him, but he was recognized by all to be sincere, honest and dutiful. Wood chopping was his pastime and peach-eating his recreation. He never drank a drop of whisky. While a resident of Shelbyville a (piack by the name of Jacob Townseud made his appearance and people made the joke — "who is the true Jacob?'' Dr. Homburg's given name was Jacob also. He applied to the Legislature to have his name changed 138 memoirs; of INDIANAPOLIS to Conrailiii and was successful. lu 1843 Judge ^rorrison. of Iiidianajiolis, cainelo Shcllnville to hold a trial on a poison case. A physician, with whom Dr. Homburg had had some trouble, was gravely involved and Dr. Homburg had to testify as an expert. He made such a clear and seientitic exposition of the ditferent actions of opium, belladonna and other nar- cotics and made such a deep impression on both the judge and the jury that his enemy was aciiuitted at once. The judge then apjiroached Dr. Homburg and shaking hands with him said: '"Doctor, come to us in Indianapolis, we need such a man.'' This he did in 1844 and liecanie the physician and friend of the Morrison family for lifetime. His practice was limited at tirst to families of the English tongue, but on account of his many peculiarities mostlv due to his German sentiment, his clientele changed slowly to Cierman nearly exclu- sively. He never as-ociated with his English colleagues l)ut treated them always as gentle- men. At the time the Eepublican ]>arty was formed he took a gieat interest in politics and came in nearest contact with all German families residing here. He gained a great indiienco before and during the war. Dr. Homlmrg was a (piick thinker and a good judge of men and political affairs l)ut in his actions he usually fell short. His sentiments were also pronounced but he was never able during his life to counterbalance reason and sentiments harmoniously. He was an enthusiast and thus he presided in lSr>"2 at the German meeting in Wheeling, W. Va . where the motion was adopted that Anieiica siionld annex Europe. Then he started a lodge with a view of pronnilgating friendship. German liteiature and German social life. Originally there was no trace of selfishness in him, but his kindness was often misplaced or misunderstood or a\)nsed. All that caused hisoceasional harshness, his inexplicable aversion and his irregularity in later life. During the last ten years of his life he was interested only iu political gossip and German literature. He had a deep religious sentiment, allliongh he never was a church nien)l)er. He was never married. Friends cared for him during a long illness of bronchial and heart troubles and drojisy. In the fall of ]8Tlilii8 friends celebrated his fiftieth anniversary of American life and donated him >^1, 1^(1(1 in cash. From this time ou he was mostly confined to his home but received many distinguished travelers, for instance, Jordan, Bodenstedt and others. It can be said that for two decades Dr. Homlmrg was the social and spiritual center of the German. population in Indianapolis. He died February 11, 1881. and was cremated at Washington. Penn. Grino Bell, M. D. The noble profession of medicine affords to the student in that science a never ending source of investigation and experiment. New remedies are constantly being discovered, steady progress is being made in surgery and new diseases are )iresenting themselves under varying forms of civilization. Whatever may be said of the discoveries in other fields of knowledge, and certainly they are astonishing, it can be truthfully said of this science that not one can eipial it in the great strides it is making toward a comprehensive grasp of the whole subject of man. in relation to health and disease and the prevention and cure of ills that flesh is heir to. In the noble army of workers in this great tield may be found the name of Dr. (-ruido Bell who is classed among the prominent physicians of Indianapolis. He was born near Strasburg. Germany. September 4. 183U, and is a son of Leonard and Anna (Lengenberger) Bell, also natives of the old country. The father has devoted his life to the profession of veterinary surgery and is still a resident of Germany. For many years he was in the service of the (Tovernment in his professional ca|)acity. but a few years ago lie retired from the active dutiesof life on account of old age. The youth of our subject was passed in his native country and he attended a regular course in the -schools of his native town. In the fall of ISo'.t he entered the University Freilnirg and in ISttl passed the tirst examination on general scientific topics. After this he became assistant of Prof. Spiegelljurg"s clinic in the university, in which capacity he served over a year, during a terrible siege of fever. He was taken sick with the same which interrupted his medical studies and for a longtime his health was poor. Subsequently he went to Tubingen to hear Niemeyer and Bruns. In April, ISfi."). he graduated at Freiburg and on returning home he met Mr. Wocher who requested him to correspond with Dr. Kl(>in of Indianapolis, the latter having about decided to return to Ger- many. The outcome of this correspondence was that in December. 18t)5. Dr. Bell crossed the ocean to .\merica. came direct to Indianapolis, and took u\i the practice left by Dr. Klein. This practice the Doctor lias continued ever since and he is classed among the leading and successful practitioners of the healing art iu the city. He is a meml>er of the State Medical AND MARION COUNTY. INDIANA. 130 Association, Marion County Medical Society and the Mississippi Valley Medical Association. He is associate editor of Memorabilieii, a. German medical journal pul>lished at Heilbronn, Germany. For a lont; time after coining to America Dr. Bell operated largely- in surgery and was the originator of several difficult and commendable methods of operation. He was physician to one of the German orphan asylums of Indianapolis for seventeen years and has lieen physician to the Lutheran Orphan Asylum since its e.stablishment He is also consult- ing physician to the city dispensary. In the year 1860 the Doctor was united in marriage to Miss Catherine IMilier who died a few months later. His second marriage occurred on March 11, ISfiy, and si.\ children were born to this union. One son, Leonard, is a prom- ising young physician in the city hospital. Mrs. Bell died in May. ISVIO. Ch.\rles E. Reynolds. No investment is surer of more enhancing value than one judiciously made in real estate, and there are few men in business circles who show so much fitness for their avocation in that they are wide awake, experienced, reliable and energetic as Charles E. Reynolds, whose projects have been wholly within the sharply defined lines of honest motive, as a real estate agent. He came to Indianapolis in 1853 with his parents and was educated in the pnljlic schools, after which he served an apprenticeship at the railroad business. In 1887 he began dealing in real estate, which he has since carried on success- fully, as a leader in this branch of human endeavor. He has owned real estate in the vaiions additions of the city, among which are Haughville. West Indianapolis, North Tuxedo and others. He has always l)een conservative in his method of conducting his affairs, has never favored "booms," bi;t notwithstanding this is decidedly enterprising. He believes that in the long run the city's fortunes are best conserved by steady and honest growth, and that his views are respected is shown in the satisfactory patronage which he has drawn to him, and there are few, indeed, who so well merit success. His character has been molded after the patterns of honest intelligence and moral rectitude. He owes his nativity to thecity of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was born April Ki. 1848, a son of Samuel and Hannah (Grisell) Reynolds, natives of Columbiana Connty, Ohio, and early residents of the city of Indianapolis. Mr. Reynolds was married in 187fi to Miss Mar)' E. Godey, a native of Ohio, and to their union the following children have been given: Ulela and Zella (twins), and Mary A. Politically Mr. Reynolds has been a supporter of Republicanism, but is by no means a partisan in local affairs, preferring to support the men whom he thinlis will use their influence for the best interests of the city. C.1LEB Belles, son of "Major" John Belles, one of the original settlers of Marion County, Ind., was born in Scott County, Ky., July 29, ]81], on a farm occupied by his father, near Georgetown. Until ten years of age our su))ject lived and received his school- ing in Scott County, but at that age he accompanied his father and family to Indiana. They came direct to Marion County and located on Pleasant Run, where Major Belles rented eighty acres of James Bradley. On this was a good clearing and a log cabin and here they resided al)out a year, raising a crop of corn. In the fall of the same year thej- moved on to a tract of eighty acres in Franklin Township, lying along the Michigan road, and settled in the green timber. A log cabin was erected, and although they had nothing to help them- selves with except their own hands and sturdy independence, they entered uiion the ardu- ous task of clearing the farm. Major Belles paid $1.2.') an acre for this tract, and about four years later entered eighty acres more adjoining, at the same price. On this he passed the remainder of his days. He was married in Scott County, Ky., to Miss Artemesia Tarleton, daughter of Caleb Tarleton, and ten children were the fruits of this union, one of whom, an infant, died in Kentucky. Nine giew to mature years and their names are as follows: John J., (deceased), was iirst married to Miss Margaret Ross, who bore him five children. His next union was with Miss Rachel Bodeman and tliey became the parents of four chil- dren. Henry T., resides near Paris, Mo. He married Miss Mary Belles, daughter of Henry Belles, but she is now deceased. Caleb (our subject), was married in 1830 to Miss Mary O'Neil, daughter of Lewis O'Neil, and they have had five children, four of whom are now living, as follows: John J., Lewis, William and Mary C. Harrison Belles, deceased, was married in Missouri to Miss Nancy Payne. He left several children. Richard, deceased, married Miss Elizalieth Glazier and they had a family of children. Mary Ann Belles, de- ceased, married John Tyner and became the mother of one child, who died in infancy; Dr. 140 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Joshua Belles, resides in Spencer, lud. His first marriage resulted in tbe birth of one dauf^hter. For his second wife the Doctor chose the widow of Thomas Tull, of Marion county. 8he died and left several children. Nancy married John Rudisil, and they have chihlreu, and Katherine, deceased, was the wife of Dr. John Johnson, and tiiey lived in Iowa. "Ifajor" John Belles, father of these children, was a Whig in politics and afHliated with that [larty up to the time of his death. Mrs. Belles, mother of the children, died in Augu.st following their arrival in Indiana, and in tbe fall of that year tbe Major moved on tbe Michigan road and opened a tavern, which ac(piired a great reputation. Caleb Belles, our subject, was cook, and acted as such for over two years, when tbe Major married again, his second wife being Dorcas Snell iiee Sanders. One daughter, Artemesia, was horn to this union. She married Thomas Aahbrook, who is now deceased. Caleb Belles lived on his father's farm until 1886, when he married Miss Mary O'Neil, as before stated, and shortly after moved to Franklin Township, where be settled on eighty acres of land be had purchased from his brother James, paying $l.r)() per acre. Heat once commenced to clear up a little place for a cabin, and on that tract be resided until about 1877, when he came to Aeton to live. He is now retired from the active duties of life, and he and his most estima ble companion are passing the remainder of their days in the enjoyment of the fruits of their labor. No better citizens find their home in tbe county than Mr. Belles and his W(jrtby wife. Both are exen)])lary members of the Missionary Baptist Church and for years he was deacon in the same. He has been a member since seventeen years of age. Our suViject's eldest child, John J., resides in Indianapolis. He married Miss Martha A. Kemper, daugh- ter of H. M. Kemper, and they have three children, Julia, Otie A. and Harr\". Lewis Belles, resides in Douglas County, 111. He married Miss Mary B. Foncannon and they have four children, Charles, Mary, Arthur and Scott. William, deceased, married Miss Lizzie Manpiu and they had one daughter, Willie Mary, and Mary C , of Lexington, Ky., is the wife of B. T. Buford. They have no children. Our subject became the owner of consider- able laud but sold all but forty acres when be came to Acton, and gave the proceeds of the sale of forty acres to his children. Lewis O'Neil, father of Mrs. Belles, was born in Galla- tin County, Ky. , and he was married in that State to Miss Catherine Orr, daughter of Will- iam Orr, a native of Virginia, Culpeper County and a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Mr. O'Neil came to Indiana in IS'26 and settled in Marion County, where he made his home until bis death in 1841. He was the father of ten children, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, but only Mrs. Belles is now living. Thomas E. Sp.^ffoed. Theli fe of Mr. Spafford has been marked by deep conviction of duty, which has led him to conscientiously regard all tnists reposed in him. Possessed of praise- worthy ambition to succeed, he has applied himself with great diligence to business, seizing all opportunities for informing himself thoroughly as to minor details. This explains his ready grasp of the whole field of operations and the signal success that has attended his business career. Such a man becomes a sure and safe trustee for others, who can bo assured that he will act for them as for himself. Mr. Spad'ord has charge of the interests of the gas com- pany at Haugbville, a position he has ably held for over four years, and that he is tbe right man in the right place cannot be denied. He was bi>rn near Picton, Prince Edward County, Canada, Jniy 13, 1854, a son of Guy S. Spafford, who was a native of the same locality. Irii Spafford, the j^aternal grandfather, was born in the State of Massachusetts, and when a young man went to Prince Edward County, Canada, and settled on the farm upon which Guy S. Spafford now resides, and has resided for over seventy years, during which time he has tilled the soil with great success. Thomas E. Spafford attended the schools of his native county, but at the age of sixteen he was apprenticed to learn the trade of a machinist at Belleville, where he remained four years with W. H. Walbridge, in the Victoria foundry. For some time after this he labored in the iron works at Oshawa, Godridge and the Lake on the Mountain. In 1878 he came to the States and located first at Cincinnati, Ohio. The same year he came to Indianapolis and for some time thereafter was in the employ of the Eagle Machine Works, after which he entered the service of the firm of Haugb & Co , which is now known as Brown, Ketcham & Co. While with tiiem he acted in the cajiae- ity of foreman until 1881, at which time he established the first store in Haugb\ ille, in which the first postoffiee of the place was located and of which he became postmaster dur- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 141 ing President Garfield's administration. His establishment comprised a stock of general merchandise, and he carried on a very successful business until July, 1892, when he gave it up to take charge of the interests of the gas company at Haughville, which were so extensive as to demand all his time and atlention. Mr. Spafford is a man who never suffers his business to push him, but, on the contrary, is constantly on the lookout for means of extending the business. He has served as a member of the school board, of which he was secretary one term; is a friend to every enterprise which tends to extend the influence of Haughville, and by building up her business and mercantile interests he has proven him- self an excellent and useful citizen. Thomas R. Mount. Special adaptability to any particular calling in life is the one necessary adjunct to permanent success. No matter the vim and determination which char- acterizes a man's start in Imsiness, unless he is to the manor born, he will find to his sor- row that his line has been falsely cast, and the quicker he draws aside and takes up another calling the better it will be for him. The career of Thomas R. Mount has been one of suc- cess and he is to-day in the enjoyment of a competency which is the result of noble energies rightly applied. He was born in Shelby County, Ky. , on October 5, sixty-five years ago, his parents being Atwell and Lucinda (Fullenwider) Mount, who were liorn in Virginia and Pennsylvania, respectively, the birth of the former occurring on what manj' years later be came the old Bull Run battlefield. Both Mr. and Mrs. Mount were taken to Kentucky dur- ing the pioneer days of that State, at which time he was a lad of eight years, and there they grew to maturity, married and resided until one year after the birth of the subject of this sketch, their arrival in Indiana dating from November 18, 1829. The remainder of their days were spent in Montgomery County, the father's death occurring in 1879 at the age of seventy-four years, and the mother's on November 1, 1868, when sixty-eight years of age. After coming to this State they settled on a woodland farm in a little log cabin, but this afterward gave place to a more pretentious dwelling when their means justified them in making this improvement. The old homestead is now owned by Hon. James A. Mount, a brother of the subject of this sketch. The parents were members of the Presbyterian Church for many years, in which the father was ruling elder. They became the parents of a good old fashioned family of twelve children, all of whom are living with the exception of two. Thomas R. Mount was the eldest of these children and received his first instruction in the old-time log school-house of his day. He remained with and assisted his father until he was t we [it J' two years of age, then commenced farming for himself and cleared up a farm of his own. He continued to reside on this place until about 1878, then moved to Boone County, Ind., and four years later to Madison Count}'. In November, ISSl, he came to Marion County and took up his residence in west Indianapolis and began devoting his atten- tion to carpentering, which occupation he has since continued. During this time he has erected many of the most substantial business houses and residences in west Indianapolis. Six years since his services were employed by Nordyke & Marmon, with which firm he has since had charge of the elevator department. In 1852 Mr. Mount led to the altar Miss Eliza J. Ward, who died on March 27, 1891, having become the mother of three sons and two daughters. On March 22, 1893, he took for his second wife Mrs. Sarah D. Wood, a native of Ohio. Mr. Mount was a member of the Presbyterian Church for thirty years, but twenty years ago joined the Methodist Church, with which he has since been connected. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for fifteen years, and since 1856 has been a Re- publican in politics. Major A. L. Varnev, of the ordnance department of the United States army, command- ing the Government arsenal at Indianapolis, is a native of Maine and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of that State. He was born in 1839, in Windham, Cumberland County, Maine, was fitted for college at Westbrook Seminary and was graduated in 1862 from Bow doin College, Brunswick, with the degrees of A. B. and A. M. He entered the service of the United States as a lieutenant in the Thirteenth Maine Regiment, Volunteer Infantry, which was a part of the Nineteenth Army Corps, servirig in the early part of the war in the Department of the Gulf. He participated in the Texas campaign in 1863, in the Red River campaign in the summer of 1864, and in Sheridan's Shenandoah campaign in the fall of 1864. After the cessation of hostilities, he was transferred to the ordnance department (United 142 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS States arm}) and his first duty afterward was to receive the arms of the Iowa volunteers at Clinton, Iowa, as they were relinquished to the Governmeut at the close of the war. In No- vember, ISfif), he was transferred to Watervliet arsenal at West Troy, N. Y., and thence, after a brief time, to the arsenal at Watertowu, Mass. In 187(1 he was ordered to the ordnance depot at Chayenne, Wyoming Territory, and was stationed there until 1872, when he was transferred to the arsenal at Leavenworth. Kas. In 1874 he was transferred to Rock Island Arsenal and was stationed there till, in the fall of the same year, he was returned to Fort Leavenworth, as chief of the ordnance officer department of the Missouri, and was attached to Gen. Pope's staff. In 187S he was ordered to Watervliet arsenal at West Troy, N. Y., where he had been stationed a short time in 1805. In 1884 he was ordered back to the Rock Island arsenal and thence, in 18S9, again to the arsenal at Watertown, Mass. , where he remained until February, 1892, when he was placed in the command of the arsenal at Indianapolis. Major Varney joined the ordnance department as second lieutenant, Febru- ary 15. 18(35, was promoted to tirst lieutenant June 2;i, 1874, to captain October 29, 1874, and to major November 31, 1891. He is a member of the L. L. May 9, 18(>(>, he married Miss Hannah Josephine Gibson, a native of Massachusetts, who has borne him two sous: Gordon E. and Theodore. John B. McGnFFiN. The success of men in l)usiness depends u])on character as well as upon knowledge, it being a self-evident proposition that honesty is the best policy. Busi- ness demands contidence and where that is lacking business ends. The city of Indianapolis has as fine a body of men engaged in mercantile and industrial pursuits as can be found in the country and very prominent in the number, and one who has the respect and esteem of the whole community, is the subject of our sketch, alderman at large and superintendent of the Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Co. He was born in Monterey, Highland County, Va. , December 22, 1856, being the son of James N. and Sarah F. (Stuart) McGufiin, both natives of Virginia and of Scotch-Irish descent. The family settled in Virginia at an early day and both grandfathers of onr subject took part in the early wars in this country; the paternal grandfather being in the War of 1812 and the maternal, in that war, and also in the Indian wars. The father of our subject was a stonemason by trade and settled at Goshen, Ind., in 1858, where he carried on that work, being a contractor on a large scale in stone. He died in September, 1891, aged eighty years; his wife surviving him and now living at Indianapolis. She is the mother of six children, all living, namely: Nancy, Margaret, Cornelia G., Mary E , Charles N., and John B., the youngest. The latter was reared at Goshen, Ind., where he was educated in the common and high schools, graduating from the latter in 1873. Afterward he went to work in a chairmaking factory at Goshen, but did not finish the learning of the trade iu that place, coming to Indianapolis befcne he could do so. This was in 187(5 and he entered at once the factory of Gen. A. D. Streight, re maining three years, after which he superintended the farm of Gen. Streight, in Newton County, for a period of two years. Returning to Indianapolis, he entered the factory of the Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Co. , where he has l)een employed ever since. He began as a workman, a maker of chairs, and has worked his way up on his own merits, without influence of any kind. He is general superintendent of this immense plant which employs more than 4(10 hands and is one of the most efficient men in his line in the country. Mr. McGuffin was elected a councilman-at laige in 1891 and his teim expires in 1894. He was married in 18S0 to Miss Amanda J. Fueal, of Mnncie, Ind., his choice being a most hap|)y one. Mr. MctTnffin is a Democrat of the most pronounced type and is regarded as one of the most efficient workers in that party in the city. Our subject started out in life without a dollar and has worked his way up in the world by himself. His life affords a strong proof of what may be done by an honest purpose to make the best of oue's opportunities. Bn.\/.iLL.\i M. Blount. In the life of Brazillai M. Blount we tind that which should inspire the youths of this and coming generations to lives of usefulness and greatness, and it is with pleasure that we note a few of the most important events of his career. Were his good deeds faithfully recorded, they of themselves would furnish material for a volume. He was born in Highland County, Ohio, June 17, 1828, and was early trained to the arduous duties of the farm, remaining on the same until 1841, when he came with his parents to Indiana, settling iu Hamilton (now Tipton County), then a wilderness of dense forest trees. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 143 He attended the district schools of Highland County, Ohio, and three terms in Indiana, to the last of which he walked eighty miles with a knapsack upon his back, paying for his hoard liy working at intervals between school hours. He assisted in furnishing the fuel used for warming the log caliin in which the school was taught, by chopping wood at the noon hour and carrying it to the house upon his shoulder. This school was taught in Huntington County, about tifteen miles west of Fort Wayne, Ind. At that period in Indiana's history there were no public schools in this part of the State. Subsequently he began teaching school, continuing this for ten years, or until twenty-five years of age, principally in the winter. In the fall of 1853 he came to Indianapolis and bought a lot on the corner of Christian Avenue and Broadway, erected a liouse, and with his two brothers remained there anil attended school for eighteen mouths. In the winter of 1855 he went to Blooniington, Ind., and attended the State University until April, 1859, when he returned to Indianapolis. There he entered the Northwestern Christian University (now Butler), and graduated from that institution the same year with the degree of A. B. Three years later he received the degree of A. M. from that university. After graduating he went on a farm and preached for the Christian Church in Tipton and the adjacent counties of Indiana, for five years. He had commenced preaching in 1853 and was regularly authorized in 1854 by Central Christ- ian Church of Indianapolis. In 1864 Mr. Blount went to Spencer, Ind., where he acted as pastor of the church one year, anil then returned to Ti|)ton, where he preiiched and taught school. He acted as county school examiner for Tipton County from ISfil to 18(')4. In the fall of isn7bewent to Kokonio, Ind. , where in connection with his ministerial duties he taught school a part of the time during the year. In the fall of ]8()8 he returned to Tip- ton, Ind., and made his home there until 1879, acting most of the time as county superin tendeut and preaching as an itinerant minister. During 187'J and 1873, Mr. Blount filled the pulpit of the Christian Church at Sullivan, Ind. In 1879 he removed to Irvington, Marion County, Ind., and resides there at the present time. The same year he was elected presi- dent of the board of directors of Butler University, having been a member of the board since ISNfj, and served in that capacity for twelve years. In 1S92 Mr. Blount was elected by the board as financial agent of the Butler University. Our subject still continues to preach and is a hale, well preserved man. who tills his responsible position with credit to himself and the university. While attending Bloomington University our subject preached for the Christian Church there two years. Mr. Blount's first marriage occurred February 25, 1850, to Miss Mary Jane Patterson, a schoolmate of his in Ohio, in which State she was born. She died in June, 1852, leaving one son, Robert S., who grew up, graduated at But- ler University in 187G, entered the Christian ministery, and died in October, 1883. The second marriage of our subject occurred in September, 1857, with Miss Hannah Cooper, a resident of Hanjilton County, Ind., and six children have been born to this union: Mary J., widow of George W. Bowin; Friend C. ; Rachel M., wife of Rev. Erastus Conner; Dora G., a teacher in the public schools at Irvington, Ind. ; Marven Eugene and Homer S. Silas Blount, the father of our subject, was born in Ross County, Ohio, in Octolier, !80(). He mar- ried Miss Barbara Miller, a native of Penn.sylvania, in September, 1827, and of the ten children born to this union, our subject is the eldest, and only six now survive, viz. : B. M. , of Irvington; Jane, wife of R. W. Wright, of Tipton, Ind.; Mary, wife of A. P. Wright, of Irvington, Ind. ; Jacob B., a preacher in the Ciiristian Church in Rush County, Ind. ; Barbara P., wife of Frank Cassel, of Rossville, Ind., and Alice T., wife of John Kennedy, of Anderson, Ind. The father of these children, who was a physician of considerable prominence, died in Sejtteraber, ISlK), when ninety years of age. His widow still survives and is eighty four years of age. William Moore. Among the reliable and substantial farmers of Marion County, Ind., may be mentioned William Moore, who has done much to forward the agricultural interests of this section, for he was reared to the calling of a farmer, and this occupation has received his attention to a greater or less extent up to the present time. He is a public-spirited citizen, in harmony with advanced ideas, intelligent progress, and active in his support of all worthy enterprises. He is a native of this State, l)orn in Marion County, August 5, 1837, aiul the second of twelve children born to John and Sarah (Bowser) Moore, natives respect ively of Ireland and Pennsylvania, and the last named of German descent. The father 144 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS emigrated to this country with his pareuts when lifteeii years of age. and first settled with them iu the Buckeye State. Later they moved to Marion County, Ind. (1S81), and John assisted his father in clearing and improving a farm. All his life the father of our subject tilled the soil and accumulated a fair share of this world's goods. He assisted in grading the "Old National Road," and was one of the pioneers of his localitj'. Iu politics he was an old line Whig until the formation of the Repul)lican party, when he cast his vote with that. The children born to his marriage were named as follows: Thomas H. ; William, our subject; Hannah; Retchison; Isabel, now Mrs. Jonathan Yoke; John O. : Catherine, wife of Melbnrn Moore; Mary E. H. ; Joseph A., and three who are deceased. The parents of these children celebrated their golden wedding September 19, 1883, but the father is now deceased, liis death occurring in ISSU. William Moore, the original of this notice, received his education iu the common schools of Centre Townshi|i, Marion County, attending tluring the winter months and working on the farm during the summer season. He remained under the parental roof until 1869, when he married Miss Lucy A. Kitley, daughter of Richard and Martha (Davis) Kitley, and on March 29 of the same year he moved on a tract of 180 acres he had purchased about eighteen months previously of the Wilson heirs, payiug for the same $50 per acre. Of this tract 80 acres were cleared when he bought it. and he has since cleared 20 acres. Mrs. Moore inherited 80 acres from her father's estate. They are very comfortably fixed, and are well liked in the community. Their mariiage resulted in the birth of tiiree children, as follows: Sarah E.,died in 1871, when about one moiitii old; Isabella Aurelia, and William R.' Jlr. Moore holds membership in the Baptist Church and is trustee and deacon of the same. He is not very active in politics, but votes the Repub lican ticket. Ephraim Collins (deceased). The life narrative of the head of a family is interesting not only to his posterity but also to the citizens of the section in which he has resided, and this truth is doubly true when such a man has established for himself and his children a reputation for integrity, character and ability, and has been of value in the development of that portion of the country which was his home. Such a narrative do we have in this sketch of Ephraim Collins, who was born in Marion County, Ind.. July 24, 1.S46. When about thirty years of age this young man was united in marriage with the lady of his choice. Miss Katherine Tutewiler, daughter of Nathaniel Tutewiler who was a native of Ohio and an early resident of Indiana. By this marriage Mr. Collins became the father of two children, both daughters: Minnie Alice and Myla E. The latter died November 0, 1886. aged six years and three months. Before our subject's marriage his father, Isaac Collins, gave him 44 acres in Franklin township, this county, and later Ephraim bought 64 acres of George Richardson which he owned at the time of iiis death, .\ugust 26. 1886. His widow subse- Civil War, he was appointed, in April, 181)1, assistant quartermaster-general of the State, a position he filled creditably for about four years, when he was transferred to the department of commissary of subsistence. In 18(57 Mr. Greene engaged in the general insurance business, which he has since continued to follow. To Mr. Greene's marriage with Miss Mary B.. daughter of William V. and Sidney (Phipps) McCullough (natives respectively of Kentucky and Tennessee) seven children have been born, only one of whom is now living: D ivies M. , born at Madison, Ind. Of the others Norvell Scott and Thomas C. lived to the years of manhood, the others dying in infancy. Mr. Greene is a Republican in politics, is a member of the Odd Fellow's fraternity and has been prominently connected with the First Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis since becoming a resident of the city. John W. Foittz. The necessary and important calling of the undertaker and funeral director has of late years made such rapid jirogress in its methods that it is to dav more of a |)rofessioTi than a trade. In few others is there such a deiuand on the part of its practi tioners of the most delicate tact and discretion, while to follow it with a certainty of success an individual or firm mnst combine high business qualifications with exceptional scientific attainments. Among the leading representative establishments of this kind in Indianapolis must be mentioned that of Foutz & Fitzhugh, the senior member of which is John N\'. Foutz. He was born at Newcastle. Henry County, Ind., Feljriiary 21, 1848, a son of Louis and Elizabeth (Conway) Foutz, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Kentucky. Louis Foutz was a man of intelligence, and thrcughout the active years of his life successfully followed the calling of a farmer and is now living in retirement at New- castle. At this place John W. Foutz was reared and educated, graduating from an academy at that place after having acquired an excellent education in the public schools. Shortly after finishing his education he began learning telegraphy, and for seventeen years was man- ager of the Western Union at Newcastle, and while there served eight years as secretary of AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 140 the Buihlitig and Loan Association and the same length o'f time as trustee of his township. Following this he engaged in the undertaking business, continuing it there successfully for live years, then came to Indianapolis and continued the same business, in which he has been more tiian ordinarily successful. His establishment is continually growing in popularity, for the seemly and sympathetic manner in which he conducts the sad rites that his business calls him to perform has become known, and those who meet with the loss of loved ones are anxious to engage his services. In 1869 he was united in marriage with Miss Angeline Mul- len, by whom he has one child, Gracie. He was left a widower in November, 1884, and in December, ISSO, he wedded Miss Clara B. Collingsworth, of St. Louis. Mr. Foutz has shown his approval of secret organizations by becoming a member of the A. F. & A. M. , the I. O. O. F., the K. of P., the K. of H.'and the I. O. K. M., in each of which he has passed through all the chairs of the subordinate lodges. He is a member in good standing of the Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church and has always 8up))orted the men and measures of the Republican party, although he has never asjjired to political honors. He is a man of whom any community might well be proud, for in his daily walk through life he has endeavored to follow the teachings of the Golden Rule, and that he has succeeded is attested in the fact that his friends are legion. Joseph F. Fitzhugh. The well-known gentleman whose name heads this sketch is a mem- ber of the firm of Foutz & Fitzhugh, funeral directors at 187 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. To attain success in this most delicate line of work, it is essential that a man shall possess special attributes, as well as to keep a select line of goods constantly on hand, and these essential qualifications, chief among which may be mentioned a sympathetic nature, are possessed by Mr. Fitzhugh in an eminent degree, and as a natural consequence the firm of which he is a member is in demand. March 20, 1869, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, his parents being Frank and Mary (Riddell) Fitzhugh, the former of whom was a leading attorney of Cincinnati for many years and died when the subject of this sketch was quite small. After that event Joseph F. made his home with his maternal grandparents, his grandfather. Dr. G. W. Riddell, being one of the best known physicians and surgeons of Indiana for years, and a prominent member ot the old Tippecanoe Club. During the Civil War he served his country in the capacity of surgeon and was also promiuent in the affairs of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was an earnest member. He was a successful medical practitioner for over fifty years, and at the time of his death had reached the patriarchal age of ninety-two years. Under his wise guidance the subject of this sketch was reared, during which time he imbibed a large store of knowledge pertain- ing to medicine, anatomy and chemistry, receiving valuable information also from his uncle, Dr. J. C. Riddell, a very successful physician and a prolific and valued correspondent to leading Eastern journals, and at one time editor and proprietor of the Knightstown Oiron icle. When a youth he served in the Union army as drummer boy. He eventually became an eminent ])hysician of Kansas City. Mo., and acquired an enviable reputation through his successful treatment of the morphine and opium habit, of which he made a specialty. He died in Kansas City about 1883. In 1885 Joseph F. Fitzhugh embarked in the under taking business with Adams & Emrich, successors to the old Ripley & Hedges firm, and remained in their employ until the firm retired from business, when he entered the service of George Herrmann, a leading German undertaker, with whom he remained a short time. He then accepted a position as general manager of the undertaking business of Charles Girtou, in which capacity he successfully continued until July 1, 1893, when he purchased his present business in connection with John W. Foufz, and has conducted it with satisfac- tory results up to the present time. Mr. Fitzhugh holds three diplomas, one an honorary degree conferred upon him by the Indiana College of Emijalmiug, the others being from Cincinnati and New York schools. He is demonstrator and secretary of the Indiana College of Embalming, having been for two years a professor in that institution. Fitzhugh & Foutz do an extensive business and conduct on an average about 350 funerals annually. They make embalming a special feature of their work, and employ three men in their estab- lishment as trimmers and embalmers, meeting all obligations in a prompt and businesslike manner. Mr. Fitzhugh is a general correspondent of the Casket, which is published at Rochester, N. Y., and is one of the leading undertaking papers of the country. He is also J 51) MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS a conespondeiit of the Weiitern Unilrrtdlcfif. |)ul)lishe(l at Chicago, and has contrihiited many scientific articles on practical euil)aluiing published in the leading journals of trade. Mr. Fitzhugh is probably one of the liest known undertakers of the country and is verj' widely known. He is a leading member of the secret orders: K. of P., K. of H., P. O. S. of A. and the Red Men, and has been ofKcially connected with the latter in various capaci- ties. Politically he is a Prohiljitionist, and he has for some time been a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church. His moral character is above reproach, his friends are legion, and in him is the stuff of which noble, useful and influential citizens are made. E. J. Bkenn.w, M. D. One of the noljlest professions, one of the most beneficial to mankind, the profession of all professions, which, while it is prosecuted for gain is in its very nature nearest to beneficent charity, is tliat of medicine. At the same time it is one of the most exacting upon its devotees. Indianapolis is very fortunate in the number and character of its physicians and surgeons and one of the most prominent of them all is Dr. E. J. Bren- nan who was born in the famous city of Kilkenny, Ireland, in June, 1849, a son of Michael and Houora (Walsh) Brennan. His father was a cooper by trade and his family and also thnt of his wife are among the oldest and best known in Ireland. The Doctor was brought to Buffalo, New York when he was Imt six months old and at a proper age was placed in the school of the Christian Brothers where he pursued his studies until he was between fifteen and sixteen years of age. Thus, early in life, he entered upon the acquisition of a knowl- edge of medicine and surgery in the hospital of the Sisters of Charity, and during the ensuing five years attended lectures at the Buffalo University of Medicine and was graduated from that institution in 1871 with the degree of M. D. He almost nnruediately began the practice of his profession at Lockport, N. Y. , and remained there two years, meeting with much success, and during that time he was the health officer of the city. He then took up his residence in Rochester, N. Y. , and pursued a general practice there with flattering appro- batioD until 1870. In October of that year he removed to Indianapolis where he at once ideutitied himself with the medical and surgical profession and with local interest generally, and where he has since built up a large and influential practice. He became a meml)er of the faculty of the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons in ISS'2, by election to the chair of diseases of children, and in 1884 he was j)romoted to the chair of obstetrics and clinical midwifery, which he still tills. Dr. Brennan is a member of the staff of the City Hospital, of that of St. Vincent's Infirmary, and of that of the City Dispensary, and he is a physician to the House of Good Shepherd. While practicing his profession in the State of New York, Dr. Brennan was a member of the Niagara and Monroe County Medical Societies and at this time is a member of the Indiana State Medical Society. He was for two years a member of the Indianapolis Board of Health and for four years Supreme Medical Examiner for the Catholic Knights of America. He is a frequent and valuable contributor to medical literature on subjects relating to tiie special branches of the profession. The most substantial success has attended his efforts, both as a practitioner :ind as a professor and lecturer, and liis list of patrons is made up largely of some of the best families in the city. Of a generous disposilion, kind and ixnassuming in his intercourse with his fellow men, he is popular with the public and has made many warm and steadfast friends l)oth in and out of the line of his daily duty. His residence and office are at 240 N. Tennessee Street. While living in Lockport, N. Y., he married Miss Susan Graham, daughter of John Graham, Es(j., a [iromineut merchant of Rochester, N. Y. They have two bright and jiromising sons, now students at Notre Dame University, and two charming daughters. WiLLiA.ii McGheoor. The original of this notice is a Hoosier by l)irth. and one of Marion County's most successful, thorough-going agriculturists. He whs born in Jefferson County, thirteen miles east of Madison, June 14, 1828, on a farm belonging to his father at the head-waters of Bushy Fork. There he made his home until about seventeen years of age, bat never attended school until after he was fourteen. He then went to a pay school taught by Donald Cameron, but not very steadily, for the school-house was five miles distant from his father's house. School always commenced at daylight, and lasted until dark. Cameron was considered a good teacher, but a very strict disciplinarian, keejiing two sizes of switches, the small ones for the little folks, and the large one fur unruly ))ig boys. He had from fifteen to twenty scholars, and the principal branches taught were the three R's, AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 151 viz.: ''Reading, Kiting and Ritliraetic." Oar subject only attended two terms of three months each, during the winter. He was left motherle.ss when only seven years of age, and the father kept iiis four children together, although the youngest was but three months old at the time of the mother's death. On tlie old homestead the father received his Hnal sum- mons in Feljruary, 1846. As soon as the property was sold our subject and his two brothers, Moses and Lewis, went to Madison, Ind., where Moses and our subject entered the em- ployment of Charles Richardson, to learn the blacksmith's trade. Lewis at the same time entered Henry Davidson's tin shop to learn the tinner's trade. For live years our subject remained with Richardson, three years as an apprentice and two years as a journeyman. From May to September of the second year of his apprenticeship, our subject jiut in his time making spikes to spike down the old strap bais used for track on the old Madison rail- road from Greenwood to Indianapolis. In May, 1851, he concluded to leave Madison, though he was then making $24 per week on plow work, but he had too many acquaintances, so he thought, for his own good, as they prevented him from saving his money. He went to Greenwood. Ind., rented a shop and tools, and in the fall he bought a set of tools of a blacksmith in Indianapolis. He paid $45 for the tools, getting long credit. This was in the fall of 1851, and from May 20 until July 7, he made but 25 cents, selling a butcher knife for that amount. He had but 11.75 when he got to Greenwood, but he made an ar- rangement with Thomas Howard, from whom he rented the shop and tools, that lie should board him and his apprentice and take his pay in work. This was all that made it possible for Mr. McGregor to stay there. On July 7 he got his first work from Henry Birely, to iron a wagon, and so well did he do this that Mr. Birely interested himself in his behalf, and befoie he had finished his first work he had two other wagons to treat in like manner. For this he received $25 for each wagon. During the winter of 1851 he added another fire, still another in 1852, and a wagon shop shortly afterward. Here he remained for seven years, clearing $7,000 in that time, and then sold out his entire plant, receiving $3,400 for it. Mr. McGregor then went west to southern Missouri, and in the spring of 1858 he purchased 250 acres in Polk County, Mo. This he was compelled to give up on account of his daugh- ter's health, and in September of that year he moved to Acton, Ind., where he bought a house and lot, and built a shop in which he had five fires. He made plows, buggies, wag- ons, etc., working five blacksmiths, seven woodworkmen. two painters and a trimmer. He carried on the shop until 1866, making money all the time, and then bought eighty eight acres of Jose|)h Fitzgerald, paying $84 per acre. In 1869 he bought eighty acres of Joseph Kennedy's heirs for $50 per acre, but previous to that, in 1866, he bought forty acres of George Whitaker, jiaying 12,100 in cash. At the present time he is the owner of 215 acres on Sections 16 and 21, Range ."i East. Of this 150 acres are cleared. Mr. McGregor has raised 1,600 bushels of wheat in one year, and averages about thirty five acres of corn per season. In 1893 he also raised 600 bushels of oats. At the present time (summer 1893) he has three crops of wheat on hand, over 3,000 bushels. He is one of the most progressive, wide awake farmers in the county, and is highly esteemed by all. He affiliates with the Democratic party, and has never missed voting a Democratic ticket since casting his first vote for James Buchanan. He has manifested his appreciation of secret organizations by joining Pleasant Lodge, No. 134, A. F. & A. M., of which he was treasurer fora])out fifteen years. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. For many years he has been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, of which he is one of the trustees. Mr. i\Ic(4regor was mar ried July 2, 1852, to Miss Frances M. Peggs, daughter of Joseph A. Peggs, a native of Ken- tucky, but who now resides in Indiana. To this marriage have been born nine children, two of whom, Sarah E. and William L. ,died in infancy. The others reached mature years, and are named as follows: Joseph A., born in 1852, was married in 1875 to Miss Ida, daughter of James Eads, of Marion County, Ind. ; Joseph A. died in March, 1893, leaving six children: Maud. Edna, Gertrude, Adeline, Samuel and Kennedy, the last two being twins; Cyrena A. married B. F. Beal in 1S78, and they have two living children (Howard O. and Chester); Charles R. resides in Marion County, Ind.. married Miss Carrie Anderson in 1883, daughter of Hayden Anderson, and they have two sons (William H. and Frederick E.); Mary L. married Cornelius Belton in 1879, and they had one son (Lewis S.), the mother dying in 1883; Martha E. married Oliver Means, of London, Ind., in 1881 ; Naomi married J 52 MEMOIiuS OF IXDIAXAPOLIS D. H. Snepp iu 1SS4, ;uirominent and enterprising members of the ])rofession in this city is James S. Cruse, who combines insurance with his real estate operations and in that department represents some of the stanchest companies before the public. Mr. Cruse was born at New Albany, Ind., July 16, 1858, a son of John P. and Anna M. (Dudley) Cruse. His father, who was a native of Philadelphia, Penn., located in New Albany while yet a young man and began liusiness there as a stone and brick mason and contractor. In 1862 he removed to Indianapolis and not long afterward engaged iu the manufacture of brick which he continued extensively and with success for twenty years. He retired with a competency and died in January. 18U3. much regretted by a large circle of accpiaintances and especially by the older business men whose associate he had been for so many years. His wife died .January, 1877. Of their four children two died in infancy. James S. Cruse was about four years old when his parents came to Indianapolis, and this city has been his almost lifelong home. He was educated in the public schools, and later was connected with his father's brick making enter- prise as office clerk and foreman for about two years. He then accepted a position as clerk in the abstract office of John Batty, and after Mr. Hatty's death managed the enterprise until it was sold to John R. Ruth. It was iu this connection that he acquired a knowledge of the fundamental principles of the real estate business and a bent of mine which later led him to eagage in it permanently. After a course at a prominent business college, he next entered the employ of Dain I'i,' McCuUougb. After the dissolution of the partnership between Messrs. Dain and McCullough. Mr. Cruse remained with Mr, Dain in the real estate and rental bu8ine.ss and after the death of Mr. Dain, in 1883, succeeded to the business which he has since continued so successfully that he now ranks with the prominent business men of the city. He has l)een a member of the Commercial Club since its organization and is a prominent member of the Marion Club. He is also well known as an Odd Fellow and a Mason and is in all ways popular in business and social circles. He was married May 24, 1882, to Miss Anna H. Wands, a native of Indianapolis and a daughter of Alexander and Catherine (McOuat) Wands, natives of Scotland. The business methods of Mr. Cruse have always been conservative yet energetic. He has not taken many speculative risks, but has p. W. BAKTHOLOMEW. .-.ND MABION COUNTY, INDIANA. 153 doue a straight, legitimate business being conteut with honest trade honestly worked up and honestly conducted. He combines in a remarkable degree all of the diverse tjualities essential to success in his distinctive line, and is recognized by his associates as most truly and emphatically the "right man in the right place." J. H. George, D. D. S. The deufst when well up in his profession is a most valuable man in the community, and in Indianapolis there is none who ranks higher than Dr. J. H. George. Although he is still young in years he commands a thorough knowledge of his pro- fession and his ability and insight into his calling, as well as his ability to express himself intelligently has been the means of winning for him the positicjn of demonstrator of operative denti--try in the Indiana De tal College, a ])ositiou which was tendered him a verj" short time after his graduation from that institution in 1891. He owes his nativity to Jeiferson County, Ind., where he first saw the light of day March 2S, 18(j0, ason of W. J. and Edith M. (Spann) George, both of whom were born in the Stat- of Kentucky but afterward located near Madi- son, Ind., in the public schools of which place Dr. J. H. George received his literary educa- tion. He possessed a bright, receptive and retentive mind, made rapid progress in his studies and upon leaving school was considered a well-informed young man, and capable of fighting the battle of life for himself. In 1889 he came to Indiaua]iolis and graduated from the Indiana Dental College in 18U1 with much credit to himself, his record in that insti- tution i)eing greatly to his credit. He is filling his preasent jtosition with great al)ility and is proving that he is the right mau in the right ])lace. Politically he has always been a Republican and for some time he has been a member of the Marion Clul). John F. Craig. One of the most efficient and trustworthy servants of L'ncle Ham is John F. Craig, who has charge of the postotfice at Haughville, Ind. In addition to looking after the duties of this position he is the proprietor of a hardware establishment which is netting him a satisfactory yearly income. The city of Glasgow, Scotland, gave him birth January 28, 1860, his father being James F. Craig, who was also born in the city of Glasgow. He learned the trade of a machinist in the land of his birth and became so expert that he was placed in charge of a large foundry in that country. The free soil of the United States, however, possessed great attractions for him and after reaching this country in 1872 he set- tled down in Wauregan, Conn., which place he made his home tmtil four years since when he came to Haughville, which place has since been his home. Upon first reaching this city he worked in the Malleable Iron Works, and as he has been industrious and careful in his expenditures, though by no means niggardly, he has accumulated considerable property of value in Haughville. Mr. Craig is a Mason and Odd Fellow and he and his wife are strict memliersuf the Presbyterian Church and pride them.selves on their Scotch blood. The mother can trace her ancestry liack 2011 yeajs. John F. Craig was the third of eight chil- dren, five of whom are now living, born to his parents, and in the bonny laud of Scotland he was first led in the paths of learning. After the removal of his parents across the wide Atlantic to this country, and after their location in Connecticut, he attended the schools of that State for some time, but upon reaching the age of eleven or twelve years much of his time was devoted to learning the mHchiuist's trade and his school days were few and far between. After becoming thoroughly familiar with this calling he came West, in 1885, and entered the works of Ketcham & Brown and afterward the Ewart Chain Works, leaving the employ of these gentlemen to take charge of the tool works of the Indianapolis, Decatur & Western Railroad, where ho remained a valued employe for two years. At tLe end of this time he opened a grocery store in Haughville but gave up the business after a short time to engage in the hardware business, which iiraneh of human endeavor has sin-je received his attention, and in which he has met with reasonable financial success. He has served in the capacity of town trustee, but resigned this jiosition to take charge of the postoffice, the duties of which he has discharged in a successful and able manner and to the entire satisfaction of the residents of the place. He is a Republican and socially is a charter member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at this place, which he served in the capacity of secretary for a number of years, and he also belongs to the Calledonia Quotin Clul). Mr. Craig has just been married to Miss Jennie Corbett, of Indianapolis. He will reside at 143 King Avenue. E. J. Sherer. The subject of our sketch is one of the largest contractors in the city of Indianapolis, and a member of the council-at-large. He has made his way along through 154 ^fE^fOTRS OF INDIANAPOLIS lifp alone aud nnaideil, and his large accumulations represent the labor of his own hands, he starting out for liimself with a trade, liealth and a clean conscience. Mr. Sherer was l)orn in Dayton, Ohio, March 15, 1854: being the son of George W. and Christina (Shilling) Sherer, natives of Als.nce. Germany, who emigrated to this country about the year 1830, settling in Dayton, where the father engaged in the linseed oil business, which he followed until his death. This inilnstrious man was the father of eleven children, eight of whom are living, namely: Michael. ^Fary, George, Anna, John, Joseph, Edward J. aud William. Tlie father of this family died at Dayton in January, 187U, his wife still living in that city in the possession of good health and active for one of her years. Our subject was reared in his native county, where he attended tlie common schools, and later was apprenticed to the frade of a plasterer at Dayton, serving out his time and working at it until 1873. when he came to Indianapolis, resuming his labors at his trade here aud continuing at that work until 1879. In the previous year he had done some contracting on his own account, which he made protital)le, aud was so well satisfied with this business that he now gave up his whole time and attention to it and has followed it ever since. E. J. Sherer is a man who never does anything by halves and he has pursued the contracting work with great energy, having done among other things the stone work for the State House, for the insane asylum, Tomlinson Hall, Circle Park (which is now torn out), the Columbus (Ind.) starch works, all the city breweries of Indianapolis, a large amount of work at Franklin (Ind.), the custom house at New Albany, aud has carried out many other large contracts. The firm in which he is a partner bears the name of Laakman & Sherer, which was formed in 1878. and is the oldest and best known in the city, its business being that of artitieial stone. Mr. Sherer was empty handed when he left his home Vmt had a brave heart and he has never once faltered since. His manliness has always asserted itself and he has kept hands and head busy He owns very valuable pro]>erty on "West First Street and in other portions of the city. The Builders' Exchange has in him a mo.st active and useful member and he was one of the tirst to identifv himself with that organization. Social bv nature, be has a larce circle of friends and ac([uaintauces in w-hose company he always enjoys himself, and he is a member of the K. of P. and of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Sherer takes a most active interest in politics and in the affairs of the city and was elected to the city council from the fourth ward in 1890, and a councilman-at-large in 1892, he being a very popular man among his fellow citizens, and has proven himself a very energetic and most useful member of the council. Mr. Sherer was married in 1S74 to Miss Ada Sullings. of Greencastle, Ind., who has borne iiini two children, namely; Harry J. and Goldie E. Our subject was too young to take any part in the late war. but three brothers, George, Conrad and Michael, were brave and good soldiers in the army, and Conrad was killed in a skirmish at Battle Kidge, being struck liy a shell He was a lieutenant and a young man of much promise. His remains lie in the cemetery at Chattanooga, Tenn. The subject of our sketch is a man who has so deported himself as to gain the confidence and the respect of all who know him. Strictly honorable and possessed of excellent liusiness sense, he is a most valuable member of the council and his future gives promise of still greater success and usefulness. Anton Schmidt. A close observer, in sttulying the history of the adv:incement aud development of the city of Indianapolis, will tind golden th.reads ruiuiing through the web and woof of events of the past years. These are indicative of the lives of those men whose public spirit and energy have made her first among the cities, and give her a conspicuous place among the commercial marts of the world. A true rejiresentative of such men is found in one whose career inspires this brief notice, Mr. Anton Schmidt, now councilman for the fourteenth ward, was boru in Germany, September 12, ]84fi, and his parents, Charles and Louise (Brunk) Schmidt, both of whom were natives of that countrv, received their final summons in that State. Anton grew to manhood in Geilnan, Geimany, aiul like many of his countrymen decided to make his future home in the United States. In lN(^i6 he took passage for this country, lauded in New York City, and came direct to Indianapolis wliere he worked in the California House. Ambitious atid persevering he worked at anything that would l)rnig him in an honest living, aud iu this manner gained a solid footing. He has been a resident of Indianapolis for twenty-six years and in liusiness for himself for twenty years. Success has crowned his efforts and he is to-day one of the prominent men of Indianapolis. AXD MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 155 He was elected a memher of the city council in 1891 and it is safe to say that in the discharge of the duties of that position his course will redound to the credit of himself and the present city government. He is a stockholder in the Shelliy Street Building and Loan Association of which he is president, and socially is a member of the K. of H, His first marriage was to Miss Minnie Brocksmith, and his second to Miss Lizzie Schaub. Five children have blessed these unions— Louis, Hattie, Carrie, Lydia and Louise. A Democrat in his political views, Mr. Schmidt has ever espoused the principles of that party. Dk. William Niles Wish.\rd was born in Greenwood, Johnson County, Ind., October 10, 1851, a son of Dr. William H. and Harriet K. (Moreland) Wishard, and was educated at the Southport High School and at Wabash College. After leaving school he turned his at- tention to the study of medicine and was graduated from the Indiana Medical College in February, 1874. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession at Southport. and after gaining some valuable e.xperience in that way became a student in Miami Medical Col- lege, Cincinnati, and was also graduated therefrom in March, 187(1 Immediately there- after he resumed his practice at Southport, but in November, 1876, lemoved to Indianapolis, and was in active and successful practice there until July 1, 1879. when he assumed the duties of superintendent of the city hospital, to which he bad recently been elected. Dur- ing the period of his practice in Indianapolis he served as deputy coroner of Marion County, and in that capacity made most of the post mortem e.xaminations with which the coroner was credited. He gave great satisfaction as superintendent of the city hospital until Janu- ary 1, 1887, when he declined a re election in order to devote himself to the active practice of" his profession. It was during Dr. Wishard's superintendency that the present elegant and commodious hoispital building was erected, and it was chieily through his intluence and untii-ing energy that this great work was accomplished. For years he devoted himself to it and it will stand as a memorial to his useful labors. Dr. Wisliard was appointed assistant surgeon general of the State of Indiana by Gov. Hovey, and was appointed surgeon geneial by Gov. Chase, and served with much credit in both positions. He was one of the organ- izers and was elected the tirst |)resident of the Indianapolis Surgical Society, and at this time he is first vice president of the Mississippi Valley Medical Society, vice-president of the Marion Comity Medical Society and a member of the American Association of Genito Urinaiy Surgery. He has been honored by the Medical College of Indiana by appointment as as- sistant to the chairs of principles and practice of medicine, lecturer on clinical medicine and professor of genitourinary and venereal diseases, which last mentioned position he now holds. On leaving the city hospital Dr. Wishard was appointed consulting surgeon in that institu ion on genito urinary and venereal diseases, and the same position was given him in the city dispensary. Soon after severing his connection with the hospital he took a course in the Post-Graduate Medical College and Polyclinic, New York, after which he returned to Indianapolis and resumed general practice, which he soon abandoned to devote his entire time to the practice of what had become his specialty, genitourinary surgery. He has done some original work in prostatic surgery, having performed the first operation for removal of the lateral lobes of the prostate gland through a perineal opening. In 1890 Dr. Wishard went to Europe for the purpose of better qualifying himself to practice bis specialty, and he attended the International Medical Congress held in Berlin, afterward visited the hospitals in Berlin, Paris and London, saw and conversed with most of the leading specialists in his line of practice in those cities, and returned home in the autumn of that year. He is well read outside of professional literature, and having mingled much with some of the l)rightest men of the day he is a most charming and entertaining companion. He was married in May, 1880. to Alice, daughter of Mr. William Wesley Woollen, of Indianapolis, a most brill- iant and fascinating lady, who died on December 9 following their marriage, and since then he has remained a widower. The Doctor has been a member of the Presl)yterian Church since 1N73, and, besides having served as ruling elder in the body with which he is identified, he has been influential in church councils and lil)erally helpful to all church interests and good works. Being six feet, two inches in height, compactly built and without surplus flesh, the Doctor is of commanding and most pleasing presence. His complexion is fair, and he has blue eyes and brown hair, and, all in all, his appearance is striking, yet attractive, and his manner is so hearty and cordial that a stranger upon entering his presence is put at once at his ease. 150 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS GtsTAVE C Lange. Love of flowers is iijl)oin in the majority of people, but it is to only a comparatively few that the art of i-ultivatinCTthem in their utmost perfection is given. Mr. Giistave O. Lange seems to possess a natural aptitude for this branch of human endeavor, and in the position of florist for the State Insane Asylum at Indianapolis he has shown the best of judgment, great skill and the utmost taste. He has been a florist of Indianapolis for the past twenty-five years, but was born in Prussia in 1839, his father being George Lange. Gustave C. received his education in the land that gave him birth and while still residing there learned the art of gardening, for which he seemed to have a natural aptitude and a decided taste. In 1868 he left Prussia to come to the United States, and after spend ing some time in St. Louis went to Cincinnati, but permanently located in Indianapolis shortly after, and turned his attention to floriculture exclusively and kept a well stocked and appointed establishment on East Wasliington Street, in the immediate vicinity of which he owned a nice tract of land upon which he at once put up extensive green-houses which he liberally stocked with all kinds of plants from the choicest exotics to the simple violet. After a time he sold out and removed to Peru, Ind., and later bought the place owned by B. A. Fohl. After selling this property he went to Dallas, Tex., where he was in business three years, then returned to Indianapolis and ojiened a store on North Illinois Street, but as the business was not a paying one he decided to give it up, and when asked to take charge of the grounds of the insane asylum he accepted, and the reputation of their great beauty has gone thronghoixt the State. He has proven himself in every way competent to fill this responsible position and the directors of this institution have every reason to be satisfied with his services. He was married in Cincinnati in 1871 to Miss Johanna Dinnse, a native of Prussia, and to them a daughter and three sons were given. After the death of this wife he married her sister, Carrie, by whom he has one son and three daughters. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church and he is a member of the Indianapolis Florists Club, and socially lielougs to the K. of H. Joseph R. Adams. The business of house painting has liecome an art and one of the men who excels in this line of human endeavor is Joseph R. Adams, whose excellent taste and good judgment have brought him prominently before the notice of the most extensive builders and contractors, as well as property holders, in the city of Indianapolis. He owes his nativity to the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was born on March 13, 185'2, a son of John C. and Rhoda (Miller) Adams, the former a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, aud the latter of the State of Pennsylvania. John C Adams is now a successful ]tainter and contractor of Cambridge City, Ind., a calling he has followed ever since starting out in life for himself and although in his sixty-second year is yet hale and hearty. He was a soldier in an Ohio regi- ment during the great Civil War and was loyal, brave and useful in espousing the cause of the Union. Joseph R. Adams is the eldest of his parent's children and in his youth was given the advantages of the excellent public schools of Cincinnati, which he did not fail to improve, and at the early age of sixteen years he turned his attention to learning the painter's trade with every branch of which he became thoroughly familiar under the intelli- gent direction of his father, with whom he remained until he attained his majority. He then left the shelter of the parental roof and came to Indianapolis, where he worked as a journeyman for ((uile a number years, after which he was engaged as foreman by William Muecke. which position he retained for thirteen years at No. 24 Virginia Avenue. At the end of this time he entered the employ of Salisbury & Stanley, as foreman, but only remained with them a few years, when he commenced the battle of life independently and since that lime has done a very extensive business, in fact one of the most extensive in the city. Some of the most notable of the buildings which he has erected are the Lombard building, the City Hall, the Bates House, the Union Depot, the Grand Hotel, the Spencer House and has done a great deal of theater work and erected many beautiful dwelling houses in different portions of Indianapolis, in which work he has had direction over from twenty-five to forty men. all of whom he chooses caiefully. He is one of the best versed contractors of the city, having given his attention to this line of work for many years, and tlie buildings which he has erected have been conspicuously commented upon and noticed by all builders and contractors, as well as by those who expect to Iniild. He is a man of unbiem- shed character and is loyal to his promises in all his undertakings. He is a member of the AND MARION COUN'I'Y, INDIANA. 157 Master Painter's Association, the Builders' Exchange, and socially Iwlongs to the A, F. & A. M. and the K. of H. March 15, 1S76, he was married to Miss Lucy Rueb, of Chillicothe. Ohio, and to their union a son and daughter have l)een given. William Bradley Clarke, M. D. One of the leading homoeopathic physicians of Indianapolis is Dr. William Bradley Clarke, who was born at Columbus. Ohio, November 8, 1848, and is consequently forty-tive years old the World's Fair year. Dr. Clarke's father, who was a druggist at Columbus, was named Sumuer Clarke, and was of the old Puritan stock, born at Northampton, Mass., where his father, Enos Clarke, was for years deacon in the famous Jonathan Edwards orthodo.x church. Dr. Clarke's mother, whose maiden name was Maria Haddock, died suddenly of cholera when the Doctor was less than a year old and, the family breaking up, he was sent to Massachusetts to be reared by his uncle and aunt, his uncle being Rev. T. J. Clarke, a congregational minister at Cummington, Hampshire County ; the historic little town was also the poet, William Cullen Bryant's home. Here he attended the common schools and for years was carefully educated by his uncle, Rev. Mr. Clarke, who was a graduate of Williams College and a man of the tinest literary attainments, and who was as nearly a father to the boy as any uncle could have been. Then came a removal to Ashfield, the home of George William Curtis, for a few more years' residence. It would be interesting to trace just how much influence the literary labors of two such eminent men of letter, his neighbors, so to speak, had upon the mind of young Clarke, especially in inspiring in him the insatiable love for books and literary matter that has always been one of his chief characteristics. Another removal took him to Bernardston, Mass., where he was placed in the then noted Powers Institute, where he was to be fitted for Amherst College. His father was now operating a large flouring mill near Chicago, which took lire and was destroyed; its owner was taken sick some time afterward, it is supposed from the effects of exposure and over-exertion at the Are, his illness terminating fatally. The mill insurance could not be col- lected and young Clarke, thrown upon his own resources, reluctantly gave up his idea of entering college, left school and at the age of sixteen of his own volition entered a newspaper and printing oflice with the determination of entering the trade and business; making rapid advancement he was, by the time he had reached his majority, competent to hold any position in which he might l)e placed. Passionately fond of travel, he served in many journalistic capacities in most of the large cities of the country, principally St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York and Boston, and gradually acquired the nickname of "Walking Encycloj)edia." Medical works early attracted his attention and in 1870, while a proofreader and editor, he began in earnest to read medicine with a view of entering a medical college, finally doing so, and three years thereafter graduating with honors from the Chicago Homceopathic Medical College, March 6, 1884, winning the college dispensary position and in the subse(iuent competi- tive examination, the eighteen months interneship in the great Cook County Hospital. Ciiicago. Finally settling in Indianapolis associated with Dr. O. S. Runnels, he at once identified him- self with the State Medical Society and was elected secretary thereof, a positit)n to which he has been yearly re-elected five or six times. He is also a member of the National Society of 'Homceopathic Physicians, honorary member of the Missouri and Kentucky societies, member of the Indiana Academy of Science and (though not a theosophist) secretary' of the Indian- apolis Theosophical Society. He was married at Indianapolis February 4, 1890, to Mrs. Alice P. Winings, their union being blessed with a beautiful boy, Clarence by name. Being of a literary turn of mind by nature and education, before receiving his medical diploma, it was impossible for him to afterward lay down his pen; indeed he has kept it phenomenally active ever since, all of his spare time Ijeing spent in pre]>ariug articles for medical societies in general and for newspafiers. These articles cover a wide range of subjects and are always written with a view to entertain and instruct and for this reason are both eagerly welcomed by publisher and reader. One of the former thus speaks of him (Minneapolis Medical Argus, July, 1892); "To merely enumerate the titles of the topics touched upon by Dr. Clarke to the medical journals and newspapers would require all the space in this issue of the Argus. Suflice it to say that much of this work has been of a missionary character for homoeopathy. Dr. Clarke has done more to bring homoeopathy to the favorable attention of the laity than any ii)eml)er of the profession in America, and for this and for his untiring energy in all lines of professional work he deserves the hearty thanks of the profession. " And 158 MEMOIRS OF IXDlAXAl'OfJS as sbowiui; the esteem in which Dr. Clarke is held at home, the following from an editorial in the Indiandiiolifi tSiiu so long ago as November fi, ISSit. mav l>e cited: "Dr. Clarke seems to be on the road to recognition as one of the most advanced medical thinkers in the West." Dr. Clarke is always quick to see what is needed in any sudden emergency, especially of a public nature. For instance daring the blighting heat of the summer of ISlK") when a public meeting was called to devise measures to save the babies from its effects, his remarks regard- ing the utility of tent life in open spaces and the statistics adduced made such an im]>ression that when the Summer Mission for Sick Children was soon after put in operation, his sug- gestions were carried out to the letter, the })lau being still followed every year. M'hile Dr. Clarke enjoys a large and lucrative prai'tice, lie still tinds time to devote to keeping abreast with the advancement made in his profession, as is evidenced l)y the fact that in the winter of 1SS7 -88 he visited the various hospitals of New York, as well as by his persistent, thorough and systematic reading upon all topics in any way allied with medicine and surgery. EuoENK I'UKLL. As the years advance the discovery of some new element has a ten- dency to broaden the field of business operations and promulgate a general influence that en- ables men to attain a higher grade of knowledge than their predecessors. The different ends to which gas has been put have In'ought into activity men of keen business discernment and sound judgment. Eugene Uilell represents the Indianapolis Gas Company and he and \V. S. Scholield were the founders of the plant at this point, and since that time Mr. Tdell has been its most successful and reliable manager. He was born near Albany, N. Y., April 10, fifty three years ago, a sou of Gardiner Udell, who was also a native of that immediate section. The paternal grandfather was a Welshman, and after reaching this country came direct to Albany County and located near the Hudson River, and in the vicinity of the town of Bethlehem Gardiner Udell was reared. He died in Ypsilanti, Mich., in 1873, at the age of sixty-eight years. He was a man of excellent morals, was self made and was highly edu- cated through his own efforts. He was an omniverous reader, rememliered what he read, and apjilied his knowledge to a good use. He had a host of friends and was held in high esteem for his strict integrity and many other noble attriiiutes. He would never accept an}' official jiosition, although often urged to do so. He was a strong Al)olitionist prior to and during the war and did all he could for the freedom of the colored race. He was first a Whig and later a l{ei)ublican in politics. As a farmer he was successful and as he farmed on scientific principles he was considered an authority on agricultural questions. He was strictly temperate and practiced temperance in all things. His wife was Manervia Bennett, who died in New Jersey in 18fi2, when about sixty years of age. In the common schools of Albany County, N. Y., the subject of this sketch received his education, which he finished in Greenville Seminary. At the age of eighteen years he turned his attention to school teaching in Bethlehem, which occupation he continued two terms, at the end of which time he entered the United States armory at Springfield and became lock maker for the Sjiring- tield Rifles. Tiiree years later, or in 18f)3. he went to Watervliet Arsenal, where he was en- gaged in making seieutitic sights for rifled cannon, where he remained until the war closed. He then entered the service of the New York Central Railroad, stationed at West Albany, but not long afterward he and his wife came west to Ypsilanti, Mich., and bought a farm of Lionel Udell, a prominent citizen of that section, and took care of the latter and his wife until their respective deaths, which occurred about eight years later. About 1874 Jlr. and Mrs. I ciell came to North Indiana|>olis and this place has since been their home. Soon after coming here Mr. Uilell became associated with his brother, C. G. Udell, who was the founder of the Udell Ladder Works, and soon after this Eugene took charge of the ladder department, over which he had control for one 3'ear. At the end of that time he opened a grocery store, which he conducted some fifteen years, and during this time he was instrumental in establishing the first postoBice and for two years thereafter carried the mail without charging for his services. After retiring from the grocery business he succeeded in securing natural gas for North Indianapolis and has been manager of the Indianapolis Gas Company ever since. The establishment of this plant has been of inestimable benefit to North Indian apolis and has been the means of greatly benefitting and improving the town. Mr. Udell is a member of the Royal Arcanum. He has never l)een an aspirant for public favor, and upon Cleveland's first election to the presidency be resigned the position of postmaster, AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 159 which he had so long and ably tilled. He has ever V)een uoted for his deeds of charity aud beuevolence and it became well kuowii among the fraternity known as "Tourists," that Eugene Udell aud his wife never refused to give them aid when asked to do so. Mr. Udell was married in 1860 to Miss Fannie \V. Tompkins, a relative of old Guv. Tompkins, and a descendant of tlie renowned Ethan Allen, of Revolutionary fame. She is a native of Albany County, N. Y., and is the worthy wife of a worthy man. Allan Hendricks. In tracing the genealogy of the Hendricks family, we find that our subject is related to the Hendricks family of note, that his ancestors came originally from Holland, and he from a parentage marked Ijy great strength of character and a certain hos- pitality, and largeness of nature. This family emigrated to America at a period antedating the Revolutionary War, settled fir.st in New Jersey, and one member fought bravely for independence in this war. The original of this notice was born in Madison, Ind., Septem- ber 24, 1S64, and his parents, Abram W. and Sarah B. (Butler) Hendricks, were natives respectively of Westmoreland County, Penn., and ]Madison, Ind. The father left his native State at an early date, and came to Madison, Ind., where he studied law for some time. At the breaking out of the Civil War he raised a company in the First Indiana Cavalry, but was subse(juently made paymaster, with the rank of colonel, which position he held until the cessation of hostilities. He was mustered out late in 1865, aud in 1800 he came to Indian- apolis, where he engaged in the practice of law with Oscar B. Hord and Thomas A. Hen- dricks. This partnershi|) continued until the death of Gov. Hendricks, 1885, and was con- tinued by the survivors until the death of Mr. Hendricks, in 1887. This most worthy aud estimable citizen served in the Legislature, session of 1853, and although not an office seeker, he held many positions of trust and responsiljility. He was a brilliant lawyer, a fluent aud forcible speaker, and one of the foremost men of his section. Of the six children born to his marriage live are now living, and Allan Hendricks was second in order of Ijirth. The latter passed his boyhood and youth in Indianapolis and there received a good practical edu- cation, graduating from one of the city's best institutions of learning in 1882. Subseqviently he engaged in the manufacture of pressed brick, which business he carried on with fair success for several years. Afterward he began the study of law, was admitted to the bar, and has since been in active practice. Distinguished as a boy for maturity of mind and expression of thought, when matured he was no less noted for his readiness of wit and strong intellectual qualities, making him early in life a peer among the legal lights. He is secretary of the Century' Club, director in the Indiana School of Art. director of the Marion Club, director of the Hoosier's Savings and Investment Company, and is a member of the Commercial Club, besides holding membership in other clubs. In politics he is a stanch Republican, and in 1892 he tilled a responsible position in the management of the campaign in Marion County. He was chosen secretary of the citizens' executive board, in charge of arrangements for the twenty-seventh national encampment, G. A. R., held in Indian apolis in September, 1893, and contributed largely to the e.\traordinary success of the imdertaking by the faultless discbarge of the exacting duties of his position. Whatever he undertakes he does with conscientious aud painstaking care, and his work in various respon sible positions has demonstrated that he possesses exceptional capabilities. He has a gen- uine and thorough love for literature, the indulgence of which, however, has been resisted rather than encouraged. He has, in consequence, written little for publication. His inti- mate friends only have been privileged to know of the unpretentious efforts which have given evidence of his gifts as a graceful and forcible writer, and which unmistakably indi- cate unusual qualifications for the higher order of literary pursuits. Theodore Potter, A. M. , M. ,D. One (jf the best educated and most successful of the younger physicians of Indianapolis, is Theodore Potter, A. M., M. D., of 36 E. Ohio Street. Dv. Potter was born at Glendale, Hamilton County, Ohio, in lS()l,ason of Rev. L. D. Potter, D. D., who is a native of New Jersey and a descendant from some of the eaily fam- ilies of that State. His grandfather was a colonel in the Colonial army during the Revolu- tionary War and his father was a major in the United States army in the War of 1812. Rev. Dr. Potter was graduated from Princeton College in 1841, and has lived for thirty-seven years at Glendale, Ohio, where he has been for many years president of the Glendale Fe- male College. Dr. Theodore Potter was educated in the public schools of his native place, ItlO MEMOIRS OF IXDTAN \POLTS and at Dr. Hammiirs celehrated scbool at Lawienceville near Trenton, and at Princeton Uni- versity, and he was graduated at Princeton, one of the honored men of his class in 1SS2. His standing in college may be inferred from the fact that he was one of the editors of a literary paper at Princeton, which institution conferred upon him in ISS't the degree of A. M. lu 1S82-S8 he was an instructor at Miami University Classical School, Oxford, Ohio, and then began the stndy of medicine at the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati. After fonr years diligent application he was graduated in 1887, again with honors, receiving in the class of 1SS7 the prizes for the best examination in obstetrics and in the practice of medi- cine. During the succeeding year he was house physician in the Good Samaritan Hospital at Cincinnati and was appointed assistant demonstrator of bacteriology in the Medical Col- lege of Ohio. He was for a time associated with Dr. J. T. Whitaker. as assistant in prac- tice and in medico-literary work. In 18S8 he went to Gei-many. spending about a year in hospital and laboratory work, returning to this country and locating in Indianapolis in the spring of l*^SVt. In the summer of that year he was appointed demonstrator of bacteriology and general microscopy in the Medical College of Indiana, and during the succeeding year established and conducted the three lines of work which have since giown into the laboratory coui-ses in Histology, pathology and bacteriology in that institution. In 1891 he was elected professor of bacteriology, the chair being created for him. and in 1893 he was made professor of pathology and bacteriology. The same year he was apj>ointed on the staff of the City Hospital, having previously been chosen one of the consulting staff of the City Dispensary, soon afterward becoming consulting physician for chest diseases to the last- meutioned charity. With the reorganizatian of the Indiana Medical Journal in the spring of 1S92. Dr. Potter became one of its editors. He has read a number of papers before the County and State Medical Associations, several of them having been published. For several years he was appointed a committee of one to make the annual report upon bacteriology of the State Medical Society. Dr. Potter is a member of the Indianapolis Literary Club, of the Portfolio Club and of the Indiana .\cademy of Sciences. Thomas P. Mills. Of the many solid citizens engaged in the handling of realty in Indianapolis, there is not one who stands higher in public esteem or who enjoy a more sub- stantial share of recognition, than Thomas P. Mills, who is a memlier of the well known firm of Mills <.t Small, dealers in real estate, loans, rents, etc. Mr. Mills has Ijeen established in the line indicated for the past twenty-one years, and by close application and strict integrity has acquired a prosperous and infliiential business connection, numbering in his clientele some of the wealthiest property owners and shrewdest investors in the community- Mr. Mills who was born in Green County, Ohio, December 15, 1835. is a man of energy and sagacity, as well as entire probity of character and is thoroughly conversant with every feature and detail pertaining to the purchase, sale, transfer, and management of real estate. Appraisements are made for purchasers, Mr. Mills being accounted one of the very best judges of the present and prospective values of realty in and around Indianapolis. The parents of Thomas P. Mills. David and Meloua (Brock I Mills, were born in South Carolina and Virginia respectively, the former being a farmer and stock dealer by occupation. In 182"2 he became a resident of the Buckeye State but in 1838 removed still farther westward to Hendricks County, Ind.. where he was prosperously engaged in Inisiuess for several years. In 1866 Indianapolis became his home and here he conducted a liverly stable until 1874 when he retired. His death occurred in 1880. his wife's death also occurring in that year. Thoniis P. Mills was about three years old when his parents came to Indiana and until fifteen years of age he resided on his father's farm in Hendricks County, at which time he entered his father's store as a clerk, after having acquired a good practical education in the common schools and at Mooresville College. After clerking for about three vears he returned to his father's farm where he engaged in agricultural and stock pursuits on an extensive scale for several years, but in 1872 disposed of his land, stock and other property to come to Indianapolis and engage in the real estate business which he has followed continuously ever since with most satisfactory results. On Novemlier 4, 1854, Mr. Mills was married to Miss Anna Bowles, a native of Wayne County Ind., a daughter of George and Elizalteth (Bailey^ Bowles, natives of North Carolina, the former having Iieen the owner of but sold the land on which the citv of Richmond now stands. Mr. and Mrs. Mills had two children, both AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. il51 of whom died when young. Mr. Mills is a uiember of the A. F. & A. M., the A. F. A. , belongs to the Republican party and he and his wife have long been members of the Friends Church, of which Mrs. Mills has been a minister for a number of years. WiLLi.\ii Williams was born in Rockbridge County, Va., near the Natural Bridge, April 1, 1S22, and two years later his parents, William and Mary (Sanders) Williams, moved to Botetourt County, Va., where the father, who was a cooper, made barrels for a flour mill. The parents were natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania respectively, and the father was a soldier in the War of 1812. Twelve children were born to their union, as follows: Pow- hatan; Mildred, who married Samuel Morricle; Hector; Adeline, deceased, was the wife of William Zimmerman; Nancy, deceased, married Mr. Kitterman; David; Malinda, deceased, was the wife of Preston Joues; William (subject); John, killed in the Confederate service; Susan, deceased, who was the wife of Early Dickinson; Demaris, deceased, was the wife of Mr. Kitterman, and Matthew died from the effects of a wound received in the Confederate service; he was the husband of a Miss Saurs. The father of these childreu died in Virginia in 1842 and his wife followed him to the grave in 1856. Until sixteen years of age our sub- ject remained in Botetourt County, and during that time only received about two terms of schooling. He worked with his father and five brothers at tlie cooper trade until January, 1849, when he started for California. He reached St. Louis and found the prospect for get- ting an outfit so poor that he and 100 others abandoned the trip. He then came to Marion County, Ind., and for three years was engaged in making barrels. In 1852 he bought eighty acres in Perry township and tilled the soil there for three years when he went to Iowa and bought 100 acres of land in Benton County. One year later he returned to Marion County, Ind. , and purchased forty acres in Perr}' township. On this he erected a house and made his home there until 1863, when he sold it and the following year bought eighty acres of Andrew Shirk, in Section 15, Range 4 east, and paid $21 per acre, all green timber. In September, 18()4, Mr. Williams was drafted and assigned to Company H, Seventeenth Indi- ana Infantry, and serveil nine months. He participated in the following battles: Red Mountain Iron Works, near Selma, and at Selma. From there they went to Montgomery, Ala. ; thence to Columbia, Macon, Ga., and Oglethorpe, Ga. , where they remained about three weeks, and in the latter part of June Mr. Williams retiuned home. The next day, June 21, he commenced cutting the wheat he had put in in the fall when drafted. In 1865 he bought ten acres at $75 per acre, and a year or so later he purchased the balance of the forty acres for $65 per acre. In 1893 he bought forty acres at $60 per acre and all his land is cleared except about twenty acres. In 1892 Mr. Williams raised about 1,100 bushels of wheat. He raises from twenty to twenty-five acres of corn per year that averages about seventy-five bushels to the acre. In 1893, on seven acres, he raised 400 bushels. In politics Mr. Williams has ever been a decided Democrat. He joined the Missionar}' Baptist Church in Virginia when nineteen years of age and has held membership in the same ever since. His wife is also a member of that church. He has always refused office, both in army and civil life and the church, except to serve as trustee in the latter. He was never sued in his life, and never sued but one man when he had to pay the costs. He then decided that he had done with law. Mr. Williams was married December 26, 1850, to Miss Elizabeth J. Sanders, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Obeuchain) San- ders, and twelve children were given them: George E., married Miss Martha McClain, and they have three children, Joel E. , Clarence E. and Katy V.; Sarah, died when about ten years of age; John W. , died in 1888, married Miss Ruth Girton, daughter of Ad. Girton, and left one daughter, Carrie J.; Flora B., died June 22, 1861, when an infant; Mary E., died August 7, 1865, when an infant; Charles A., born June 13, 1865, and died August 13, 1877; Nora F., born October 9, 1868; Laura A., born July 17, 1866; Owen, born March 19, 1871, married Miss Sadie Toon, daughter of Lewis and Dicey (Collins) Toon (they have one son, Charles); Ida B., born September 11, 1873, married Oscar Morgan, May 12, 1892; Katie, born January 14, 1876. died August 13, 1877, and Artie May, l)orn August 12, 1877. John Sauders, father of Mrs. Williams, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., and he was there married to Miss Elizabeth Obeuchain. He was a blacksmith by trade and came to Indiana in 1848, settling in Marion County. Later he moved to Benton County, Iowa, and there died about 1864. His wife died in l886. Five children were born to them, as follows: u 162 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS George, who luarried Miss Elizal)eth Wlieateraft, resides in Indiana; Elizahetli J., subject's wife; John W., who married Miss Sarah Kerns and now makes his home in Iowa; Mary V., married Robert Kirkpatrick, and is now a widow residing in Texas, and Edward J., who married Miss Emma Watson and resides in Iowa. Joseph Penn, one of the well known and prominent agriculturists of Marion County, Ind., and a lineal descendant of the famous William Penii, owes his nativity to Bourbon County, Ky., his Inrth occurring near Paris, right in the heart of the Blue-Grass region, January 21, 18"2+. The incidents of his early life were not materially different from those of other boys living on farms in the country. He was taught to work at anything necessary for him to do, ami ia this manner gained habits of industry and perseverance which have remained with him through life. In common with other boys he attended school winters in the stereotyped log school house, and in summer assisted in clearing away the forest, fencing the fields and raising crops after the land was improved. He would rise long before day- light, and after liiiishing his feeding and chores, would walk three miles to the school-house, where he remained all day. He learned to read and write and to figure a little. In 1847 he married Miss Elizalietii Webb, daughter of John Wel)b, a native of Virginia, and the same fall he and his bride started for Indianapolis, Ind., where her father had settled in 1840. They made the journey on horseback, and arriving in Marion County about four days after starting, slopi)ed with her brother, Austin Webb, who lived on eighty acres of land in Perry Townshij). There Mr. and Mrs. Penn remained during the winter and in the spring returned on horseback to Kentucky, where our subject began working on his father's farm. There he remained until 1851, when he started with his wife for Montgomery County, Ind., where he had two married sisters living. He located in Brown Township, that County, about nine miles south of Crawfordsville, where he purchased 12(1 acres of land, paying $1,875 for the tract. Of this land half of it was ready for the plow. A frame house of two rooms had been erected, also a log stable, a well dug and an orchard set out. Mr. Penn resided on this tract about eight years, making many improvements, and then, in 1859, he sold the place to David Gayley for |35 per acre. Mr. Penn subsequently bought 208 acres on Indian Creek, Brown Township, paying $38 per acre, and of this tract there were about seveuty-five acres cleared, a three room frame house erected, also a log stable, and a tine orchard sot out. On this farm Mr. Penn resided for about twenty five years, or until he came to Marion County, Ind., and in that time made many improvements. His son, Lafayette Penn, now occupies this farm. During the Civil War Mr. Penn purchased forty acres of land formerly owned l)y Moses Orme, located in Perry Township, Marion County, Ind., and in 1884 he had a good barn and a fine two-story brick house of eight rooms erected on this tract. The following year he moved to this lovely place and here he now resides, practically retired from the active duties of life. Later he purchased forty acres adjoining, and still later twenty acres, on which he set out a tine orchard. He has 100 acres cleared and is one of the prosperous farmers of the locality. In politics he is a Democrat. Although not a member of any church he attends the Christian Church, in which his wife holds member- ship. He has never belonged to any secret organization. Mr. Penn's union was blessed by the birth of seven children, as follows: John T. , who resides in Montgomery County, Ind., on a tract of 214 acres owned by his father, married first Miss Piney Watson, by whom he had one daughter, Margaret, who married a man named Bailey. John T. took for his second wife Miss Eva Moore, who bore him four children as follows: Walter, Grace, Bessie and Sallie; David is at home, unmarried: Sarah, died in Montgomery County in 1884, aged twenty-five years; Mary died in infancy; Lafayette resides on the old farm in Montgomery County; he married Miss Lena Ray and they have three children, as follows: Florence. Ford and Ruth; Charles resides near John Penn, and is also married, his wife's maiden name be- ing Frances Howard; they have had three children, Harry, William and Roy; and Mattie makes her home with her parents. David Penn, the father of our subject, willed the latter 225 acres in Bourbon County, Ky., and Joseph subsequently bought 125 acres more in that county. David Penn was a native of Bourbon County, born in 1797, and he was there reared and lived nearl}' all his life. He was married before twenty-one years of age to Miss Mary Lyon, daughter of John Lyon, and received fort}' acres of land from his father. Later he became the owner of several good farms in Bourbon County. He was a Democrat in his AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. ](;;] political views. He was uot a member of auy church. Seven children were born to this mar- riage: Jacob, who resides in Scott County, Ky. , married Miss Sallie Rogers; Charlotte, who married Oliver McLeod, makes her home iu Montgomery County,; Joseph (our subject); David married Miss Kate Ilnssell and died in 1873; Mary E., married Dr. Jcseph Russell, who died in 1893, and now resides in Montgomery County, Ind.; William, who died unmar- ried, and Betty died unmarried. After the death of the mother of these children the father married Mrs. Pauline Jones, nee Griffith, of Harrison County, Ky., where she owned a farm on which Mr. Penn and she lived until her death. Afterward the father came to Indiana and died at the home of our subject in the fall of 1889. Joseph Penn, grandfather of our subject, was a native of Maryland, but emigrated to Kentucky when that State was almost one vast canebrake. He was married twice, first iu Maryland and the second time in Ken- tucky. Six children were liorn to the first and eight to the second union. The father of our subject was oue of the children born to the second union, his mother's maiden name be ing Charlotte Acre, who was of Dutch extraction. The children born to the first union were named as follows. Eli, Daniel, Thomas, Samuel, George and Ann. The eldest child served in the War of 1812. The children of the second marriage were named as follows: Elizabeth, Jane, Delilah, John, David, Sallie, Susan and Joseph. All these children are dead, our subject's father being the last to die. Louis M. Rowe, M. D. The profession of the physician and surgeon is one that has drawn to it, at all periods of its history, the brightest and most honorable of men; for none but an intelligent, well-informed man could be a physician at all, and no physician not a man of honor could long retain a profitable practice. Indianapolis has always been fortu- nate in its physicians, and it is especially so, during recent years, in its younger generation of practitioners, who have contributed much to the enhancement of the city's reputation as a center of medical knowledge. Conspicuous among these is Dr. Louis M. Rowe who was born iu Columbus, Ohio, August 20, 1858, a sou of W. E. and Emma S. (Large) Rowe, the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter a native of Ohio. W. E. Rowe has been a rail- road man for many years, formerly lived in Indianapolis, and is at this time a resident of Fountain County, Ind. Dr. Rowe came to Indianapolis with his parents when a mere child, and was educated in the public schools of the city and at the Illinois Industrial University. In the fall of 1878 he began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of the late Dr. T. B. Harvey. In 1879 he entered the Medical College of Indiana and was graduated there- from with the degree of M. D. in 1882. Dr. Harvey had trained him and supervised his education with the sole idea of making him his assistant in his large practice, and he was that successful and skillful practitioner's sole recognized assistant until Dr. Harvey's death. Siuce that event. Dr. Rowe has been engaged, with ever increasing success in a constantly broadening field, iu a general practice, including among his regular patrons some of the leading families of the city and its suburbs. From 1884 to 1889, he was assistant to Dr. Harvey, who held the chair of Gynecology in the Medical College of Indiana, and with such splendid opportunities and under such distinguished preceptorship, started iu a department of investigation in which, in his subsequent practice, he has developed into a most distin- guished practitioner, having, from first to last, performed about every operation known to gynecology. At different times, as the demands of his large practice have permitted, he has visited the leading hospitals of the country, at New York and elsewhere, and has there further studied this important specialty and perfected himself generally in his profession. Dr. Rowe is a member of the Marion County Medical Society, of the Indiana State Medical Society, of the Mississippi Valley Medical Association, and of the American Medical Asso ciatiou, and has often attended the conventions of the State and National organizations as a delegate from the county association. He has prepared and read before these various socie- ties papers on medical and surgical subjects which have attracted wide attention and have been published in some of the leading medical and surgical journals of the country. In 1892, Dr. Rowe married May E. Wollen, daughter of Thomas and Keziah Wollen, her father a native of Marion County, her mother a native of Kentucky, her ancestors having been among the early settlers of this part of the country. In politics Dr. Rowe is a Democrat, and though not a politician in the ordinary sense and having no object of personal gain to 164 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS serve, is iatelligently and most earnestly interested in the public welfare as cuiicerus the city, the county, the State and the country at large. ' Adgdstus Lynch Masox, one of the younger citizens of Indianapolis, was born February 10. 1859, in Bloomington. Monroe County. Ind. His grandfather, Thomas H. Lynch, was a Methodist preacher, well kuown m Indianaj)olis for the last half century. At the time of his birth his father. N\'illiam F. Mason, was a Methodist minister, and the birthplace of the young man was the Methodist parsonage at Bloomington. His boyhood was passed in Cin- cinnati where he attended the public schools. lu 1872 his parents removed to Indianapolis where he entered what was then known as the Northwestern Christian University, now known as Butler University, attending there for two years. In 1876 he entered Indiana Asbury University, now known as DePauw, at Greencastle, lud., where he graduated in 1879. On leaving college he entered the law office of McDonald & Butler in this city for the purpose of studying law. At the time the Mrm had the largest practice in the State, and Mr. Mason was the youngest of a series of six clerks and students. By good fortune, in the course of two years, he became chief clerk for the tirm and began to take part in im])ortant litigation. In 1882 Judge Robert N. Lamb, of the ludiauapolis bar, took Mr. Masou into partnership with him. a business relation which continued for a year. During this year Mr. George C Butler, a brilliant young lawyer, well known at the time to Indianapolis lawyers, junior member of the old tirm of McDonald & Butler, died, and Mr. Mason was invited to become his successor in the tirm. The arragnement was consummated May 1, 1883, and the firm con tinned to be known as McDonald, Butler t.^ Mason imtil the latter part of 1887. At the time of entering the McDonald firm Mr. Mason gave considerable attention to writing, being spurred thereto l)y the necessity for money. He wrote a large part of the " Life of Gar- field'" within thirty days after the statesman's death; the liook was published under the name of John Clark Ridpath, by whom Mr. Mason was employed to assist in the prepara- tion of the book. So successful were the chapters in the "' Life of Garfield" prepared by Mr. Mason, that at the close of this work he was invited to prepare a popular history of the famous Indian warriors and frontiersmen of North America, wliich offer was accepted. In eight months he produceil a work of a thousand pages known as "The Pioneer History of America" and published in Cincinnati. The l)ook met with a very large sale at the hands of subscription l)ook agents. In the preparation of the work Mr. ^lason read and annotated some oOll volumes from which he drew his information. His only regret concerning the l)ook developed a year or two since when a prominent politician of this State met him in a train and declared that the book had caused his vouugest son to run awa^' for the purpose of fighting Indians and it cost him ?500 to recover the youth. In the latter part of 1887 Mr. Mason had the misfortune to feel the effects of overwork and found that his health was seriously impaired. By the advice of physicians he was compelled to retire from business and spent a year in travel, visiting practically every part of the United States. In January, 1889, he returned to Indianapolis much improved in health, and reopened his law office. While engaged iu general practice he was chosen by the commercial club and board of trade for the purpose of investigating the condition of the laws governing the city of Indian- apolis at that time. After careful studj' of the suliject he made a report pointing out the unsatisfactory conditions of the laws governing the city as the source if many of the evils then existing in the government of the city, and recommended that an entirely new charter be prepared for the city and presented to the new Legislature covering the whole field of the government of the city. After a mouth or two of hesitation this report was adopted and in connection with a committee of eight other members, well known business men, the work of reconstructing the charter was commenced. It occupied nearly a year, and was l)ased on the latest approved notions of municipal government as tested by other cities, as well as introduc- ing many ideas heretofore untried in this country. It was remarked to Mr. Mason when the the bill passed the Legislature that it would have been better for his reputation had it failed, for the reason that much of it would undoubtedly be held unconstitutional. A large number of suits have gone to the Supreme Court involving the validity of various provisions of the charter, but up to this time not one line of the charter has been held invalid. It is under this law that the entire executive and administrative authority of the city is lodged in the mayor. Under its provisions also the improvement of streets and the construction of sewers, AXD MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. \m levees ami viaducts, the sprinkling and sweeping of improved streets are paid for by abutting property holders whose property is l,enefited. The city is also authorized to build and own ts own water, gas and electric light works, as well as its street railways. None of these last to him Althouc^h cairying on the burden of his law office, he found time to prepare and deliver many lechires before the law school during a period of three years, taking a particu- lar interest in corporation and patent law, in which he had done his best work. His connec^ tion with corporation matters led him to various employments looking to the construction of new street railroad lines in Indianapolis ns well as to the purchase of the o d ones. In the sprino' of 1893 Mr. Mason accepted, for the time being, the presidency of all the street rail- road fines of the citv, in which position he still continues, although spending part of every day in his law office. His tastes are literary and he believes in the gospel of hard work. In politics he is a pronounced Republican, and in religion a member of the Methodist church, although inclining strongly to the most liberal religious opinions. On January J;), l^yrf, Mr. Mason married Miss Annie D. Porter, the only daughter of Hon. Albert G. Porter, ex- t^overnor of Indiana, and ex-United States minister at Rome. Italy. " Abxer L Newl.\nd. We do not measure a man's life by years but by intensity, if we measure the life of Mr. Newland by the work he has accomplished then he is the most venerable of men, although he is now but sixty-three years of age, his birth having occurred in Union County, Ind., September 30, 1830, near Dunlapville. As an influential citizen of the flourishing city of Indianapolis and one who has done much for its growth and advance- ment it gives us pleasure to present the main facts of his life to our readers. Both his paternal and maternal ancestors were early settlers of Indiana, some of them settling in Franklin County as early as 1804. In 1847 our subject moved with his parents to Indian- apolis and worked on a farm the first year, a part of the city now standing on that farm. Later he tancrht school in Morgan County, near the town of Waverly, Cyrus \\etzel, a descendent of the celebrated Indian fighter, being school trustee. After teaching two terms he returned to Indianapolis and began clerking for William John Wallace, continuing with him for several months. He left there to accept a position as clerk in the post-office under W. W. Wick and was a member of the City Grays, a military company that afterward furnished so maiiv officers for the war. He was also a member of the City Grays' Band and was with them during the gold fever excitement in New Mexico, when they made the trip to that countrv. Gold was not so plenty as represented, and Mr. Newland and his com- iianions decided to take a look at the western country. He went south through New Mexico to Arizona, Old Mexico, 'and through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico and thence back to Indianapalis l.y way of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, covering a distance of about .StIW miles in about two years. After reaching Indianapolis he entered the store of A. Wallace and remained with him until the breaking out of the Civil War. He entered Canip Morton the day after the firing on Fort Sumter, and was organized with Company A, Thirteenth Indiana, and was made first sergeant. Later he was promoted to sergeant-major at Beverly, Va and at the end of six months was promoted to lieutenant and captain, both commis- sion's coming by the same mail. After two years' service he was obliged to resign on accoiint of disability and he then returned to Indianapolis, where he has since made his home. He served as deputy sheriff under Albert Russner and filled the same position m a creditable- and efficient manner under Sheriff Isaac King. Later he was bailiff in the Circuit Court under Judge Jacob Julian, Alex. C. Ayres, Thomas L. Sullivan and Edgar A. Brown. In 1885 he was elected to the council from the twenty-first ward over Pres_ ton C. Trussler by a majority of twenty-sii. He is one of the city's most esteemed and worthv citizelis and in every walk of life has acquitted himself with credit. In domestic pleasure Mr. Newland has found agreeable diversion from the many duties that have accumulated around him as an official servant. He has an efficient and cheerful help- mate in his wife, who was formerly Miss Sarah E. Bidgood, and whom he married ^^•''> MEMOIRH OF INDIAXAFOLIS April 3, 1879, at Cninberland, Marion County, Ind. Thev have two children, thrown ci son and daughter. " ' f^ > O. G. Pfaff, M. D. Among all the able physicians of Indianapolis there is prohablv not a more popular general practitioner or a more learned or skillful gynecologist (in which department of practice he has performed with gratifying success about every known opera tion) than Dr. O. G. Pfaff. Dr. Pfaff belongs to an ancient German family, who bore arms as early as the fourteenth century. His father, Dr. Jacob L. Pfaff, was the son of parents who came from the " Fatherland " and located in North Carolina just previous to the Kevo lutiouary War, in which his father (Dr. Pfaff' s grandfather) served gallantly in defense of American independence. In the State mentioned Dr. Jacob L. Pfaff was born. He trradu Hted in medicine in North Carolina medical institutions and was for some time thereafter associated in practice with an eminent German physician. On account of his pronounced anti-slavery views he left North Carolina and took up his residence in Indiana about 1840 and, locating at Westiield, lived there until his death, which occurred in 1859. As a physi' cian he was quite successful, but he made himself unpopular with some (jf his neicrhbors by his unequivocal denunciation of slavery in private and in public, for he made many speeches in favor of al)olition, which were characterized by all the bitterness engendered in"the hearts of haters of human bondage at that time, when the misnamed "divine institution" was a black blot on our American escutcheon. He was reviled, insulted and at times moblied When invective was found to have no effect upon him missiles, sometimes eggs, were brought into requisition, but he did not fear death and they did not deter him from going right ahead in the plain path of his duty. He gave to the anti slavery cause much time and a good deal of money; he sacnticed to it a part of the success that might have been his had he refrained from taking the bold stand he took. He was for years manager of a portion of that historic yet unsurveyed " underground railroad," and as such was instrumental in sending a good many of his black-skinued fellow men to a freedom beyond our borders that they could not find within them. For years he fought a brave and determined light, in which he found no mercy and never demanded a truce, and he died just before emancipation was an accom- plished fact; but his movement is absolute freedom to all men under the stars and strii)e8 which will never again be curtailed or circumscribed. In 1858 (April 28), only a year, more or less, before the death of this grand man of the people, occurred the birth of his son. Dr. O. G. Pfaff. When the latter was six years old. doubly orphaned, his mother having died too, he came to Indianapolis and was given a home with" his elder lirothers, who afforded him every advantage within their means, not the least of which was opportunity to attend the public schools. At the age of twenty he entered the office of the late Dr. T. B. Harvey, and under the direction of that able preceptor began the study of medicine. In 1878 he became a student in the medical college of Indiana, and was graduated from that institution in 1882. During the six months succeeding his graduation ho practiced his profession with Dr. Har- vey, and was then, by the county commissioners of Marion County, appointed resident phy- sician at the Marion County Asylum, a position which he retaineda year and a half. For'a short time after severing his connection with that institution he practiced his profession in Wi.sconsin, but he soon located permanently in Indianapolis and has grown into a large gen- eral practice and a reputation as a gynecologist that has given him high standing in his pro- fession. He has been connected with the Medical College of Indiana in various capacities and has been of almost invaluable aid to that institution. At this time he is its leelurer on iliseases of women. He is also consulting gynecologist to the city dispensaiv and to St. Vincent's Hospital. In 1890 Dr. Pfaff took a post-graduate course" at the New York post- graduate school and another in 1891 in the New York Polyclinic. In 1892 he took a special course in gynecology, under Dr. August Martin, at Berlin. "Germany , and attended clinics at the University at Berlin. He is a member of the Indianapolis Surgical Society, of the Marion County Medical Society, of the Indiana|)olis State Medical Society, of the Mississippi Valley Medical A.ssoeiation and of the American Medical Association. Politically, Dr. Pfaff is a most enthusiastic Republican. He is a K. of H., and is medical examiner for that order in his district. He was married November 24, 1885, to Mary Alvv, daughter of James H. Alvy and a native of Indianapolis. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 167 Samuel Small. Within years of recent date the remarkable growth of the real estate business has given it a prominence and placed it in a position attained by very few other elements in this country. This increase and promotion can be nothing less than a reflex of the progress and prosperity of every general interest in the community and constitutes a strong reason for gratiticalion among all appreciative and observant business men. In In dianapolis this phase of affairs is noticeable and argues brightly for the future. In this connection the name of Samuel Small is conspicuous and enterprising and occupies a recog- nized position among both real estate agents and the owners of property. He was born at Greensboro, in Henry County, Ind. , July 'ji4, 1843, his parents being Joseph and Jane (Phelps) Small, the former of whom was born in Wayne County, Ind., and the latter in Gil- bert County, N. C. Joseph Small became a thrifty farmer of Henry County, where he made his home until 1850, at which time he removed to Hendricks County, Ind., where he con- tinued the same occupation until his death, which occurred in February, 1887, his wife's death having occurred two years earlier. Samuel Small was about eight years old at the time of his parents' settlement in Hendricks County, and there he was brought up to the healthy, active and useful life of the farmer, the rudiments of his literary education being obtained in the common schools and at Mooresville High School. After leaving school he purchased a saw-mill at Plaintield; which he operated successfully for about three years, then sold the same and erected a grist-mill at a cost of about $9,000, but a short time after its completion he exchanged it for a farm of 120 acres in Hamilton County and for eleven years was occupied in tilling this land with satisfactory financial results. Always of a generous disposition and warmly attached to his friends, he became security for a number of them to considerable amounts and upon their inability to pay was compelled to liquidate the amounts, thus losing heavily. He then gave u]i his farm and removed to Plainlield, in 1881, where he engaged in the real estate and insurance business, but on January 1, 1889, he became a member of the present firm of Mills & Small and moved to tlie city March 14, 1890. These gentlemen have had sufficient experience in the handling of real estate to make them- selves and their advice valuable in the extreme to operators who intrust their interests in their hands. November 7, 1866, Mr. Small was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Coggeshall, a native of Wayne County, Ind., and to them a family of five children have been given: Leora B. , Millicent J., Bethana Estella, Joseph O. and Robert P. The wife and mother was called from life in February, 1890, and on June 29, 1892, Mr. Small was united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Keehn, a native of Reading, Berks County, Penn. Mr. Small has always been a Repul)lican in politics, is a member of the Friends' Church, and socially is a member of the A. O. U. W., in which he has held various positions of honor. John B. Cockrum. Am'jiig the prominent men of Indianapolis, Ind., stands the name of John B. Cockrum, who is at present assistant general attorney of the Lake Erie & Western Railroad at that place. He is a product of Indiana, born in Gibson County. Sep- tember 12, 1857, and his parents, Col. W. M. and Lueretia (Harper) Cockrum, were natives of that county also. The paternal grandfather, Col. James W. Cockrum, came from North Carolina at an early day. and settled in Gibson County, Ind., where he was one of the pioneers. He laid out Oakland City and followed the occupation of a farmer, but in connection was also engaged in mei-chandising. He was Colonel of the State Militia during the Mexican war, and was a prominent man. At an early date he was a member of the Legislature and associated with the Hon. William H. English, now of this city. The closing scenes of his life were passed in Gibson County. Our subject's maternal grandfather, John Harper, was an early settler of Gibson County, Ind. , and of an old and highly respected family. The father of our subject, Col. William M. Cockrum, is still a resident of Oakland City, Ind., and one of its most esteemed and popular citizens. He has been identified with all public interests, and is in every way a most worthy citizen. Although active in political matters he has never aspired to nor filled any political office, preferring instead to give his entire attention to his extensive farm. During the Civil war he was lieutenant colonel of the Forty-second Indiana Regiment, and was severely wounded at the battle of Chicka- raauga. For some time he laid on the l)attle-field and was then cajitnred and taken to Libby Prison where he remained seven months. He was an inmate of the [)rison at the time Col. Streight and others made their escape through the famous tunnel. He was 168 MEMOIRS OF IXDTAXAFOLIS paroled at Columlnis, Ohio, took charge of his regiment as lieutenant-colonel, and remained with the same until the close of the war. By his union with Miss Harper he became the father of nine children, as follows: John B., Ella, Clara, Willie, Morton, Zue, May, James \V. and Marion O . all of whom are living except Willie who died in infancy. John B. ('ockrum, the eldest of these children, grew to mature years in his native town, secured a fair education in the same, and then taught school for three years. Later he graduated in the Cincinnati Law School. This was in the spring of 1S79, wheri twenty one years of age, and he subsequently formed a partnership with C. W. Armstrong, of Boonville, Warrick County, Ind. This continued until 1S83, when they together formed a partnership with Judge JohnB. Handy, under the firm name of Handy, Armstrong & Cockrum, the same con- tinuing until 18Sy. They had the most extensive law practice of any firm in that county. Mr. Cockrum is a man of very superior natural endowments, strengthened and enriched by the highest culture. His mind is clear, concise, analytical and well poised. Of ipiick per- ception, he reaches at a bound what might cause others hours of study and research. He impresses you at once as a man of great strength, depth and grasp of mind. In 1888 he was selected as the Harrison delegate to the Chicago convention, in as hard a fought dis trict convention as was ever held in the State. He was active in this campaign and on March 12, 1889, he was appointed assistant United States district attorney for the district of Indiana, by President Harrison. This position he held until April 20, 1893. On March 1, of that year he was a|)pi)inted assistant general attorney for the Lake Erie & Western Railroad, Mr. W. E. Hackedorn being general attorney. This position he holds at the present time and has recently taken up his residence in Indianapolis, where he purchased property on College Avenue. His fine home is presided over by his worthy companion, frjrmerly Miss Fannie C. Bittrolff, of Evansville, Ind., whom he married on January 22, 1880. Two interesting children are the fruits of this union, Freeda and Oatley, aged twelve and ten respectively. Mr. Cockrum takes a deep interest in political affairs and wields his influence for his party. He is identified with nearly all the secret societies and several prominent clulis of the city. He is an Odd Fellow, has held the office of grand patriarch of the grand encampment of Indiana, is a Mason, and a K. of P., being chairman of the grievances and appeals committee of the grand lodge, and is a member of the Com- mercial and Columliia Clubs. W. E. Hackedorn. Among the citizens of Indianapolis who have carried their way from a modest beginning to the rank of its prominent men, not one occupies a more envi- able position than W. E. Hackedorn. Possessed of excellent ability, grafted upon a stock of sturdy honesty, he also possesses a goodly degree of those personal attributes that spring from a kindly heart, an honest purpose, a broad liberality and a fraternal sympathy. He was born in Richland County, Ohio, January 29, 1855, to George G. and Lucinda S. (Siiur) Hackedorn, the former of whom was a physician by profession, but spent the greater part of his life as a banker at Lima, Ohio. He paid the last debt of nature September 1, 1874. The subject of this sketch was brought up in Lima and was educated in the public schools and in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, from which he graduated in 1875. Soon after this event he began the study of law and began his j^ractice at Lima. He moved to Indianapolis in the fall of 1887, and soon after became connected with the Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company, as attorney, which connection has continued u]) to the present time to the satisfaction of all concerned. From 1878 to 1SS2 he was attorney for the Sandusky Division, and in 1883 was made general attorney for this road, and as such still continues. Since 1890 he has also been general attorney for the Fort Wayne, Cincin- nati & Louisville Railroad Company, and throughout his entire professional career he has been closely identified with railway interests, his advice and labors in their behalf being highly valued notwithstanding his youth. He is also secretary of the Indianapolis & Northeastern Railroad (company. Personally he is universally )iopular, and in all relations his life is without blemish or stain. In 1885 he was married to Miss Dell Hull, of Bucvrus, Ohio. Lafayette F. Page. M. D. Diseases of the nose, throat and ear, including catarrhal, bronchial and allied ailments, have during recent years received the special attention of luany physicians of skill and eminence. One of the most conspienoua of the medical prac- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 169 fiHoners of Indiiinapolis clevotiiif;; himself to these branches of practice, is Dr. Lafayette F. Pacje, who was born at Columbia, Ky., May 21, 1863, and is a son of Robert anil Mary (Irving) Page, natives of Charlottesville, Va. Robert Page was a business man of prominence. Dr. Page was educated privately and at the public schools of Columbia, Ky., and later pursued a classical course at Columbia College, there obtaining the degree of A. B. For two years he was teacher of higher mathematics in Kentucky and for one year afterward in Texas. In I S85 he removed to Louisville and began the study of medicine at the Louisville Univer- sity (medical department). After taking the first course of lectures, he came to Indianapo- lis and entered the Indiana Medical College, from which he was graduated in 1887, receiv- ing the ]Mears gold medal as a mark of special honor. At the same time he entered a com- petitive examination for the position of interne at the city dispensary and secured the a[)pointment for one year. He then entered upon a general practice to which he devoted him- self with increasing success for two years. Later he took two post graduate courses at New York with the end in view of perfecting himself in a knowledge of pathology and treat- jnent of the specialties to which he has given his almost exclusive attention since 1890. Though still a young man, he has gained a reputation in this line which has made him well and widely known for his skill and success. He is a memlier of the Marion County Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society and the Ameiican Medical Association, and since coming to Indianapolis, has been physician to the county asylum, and he is at this time con- sulting physician in diseases of the throat, nose and ear, to the city dispensary. He is a member of the K. of P. and in politics is a Democrat. John C. Greene. One of the well known and successful lawyers of Indianapolis is the gentleman whose name appears above. He is no less popular socially than atthe bar and is distinguished as lieing descended from a family of more than orilinary prominence during the revolutionary days. He was born in Rush County, Ind., February 17, 1831, a son of Lot and Anna (Cooper) Greene, natives respectively of Virginia and Kentucky. His pa- ternal grandfather, who was for many years a resident of Guilford County, N. C. , was Thomas Gi'eene, whose father, a Rhi)de Islander, was first cousin to Gen. Nathaniel Greene. Gen. Greene and Thomas Greene were members of the Society of Friends, and Gen. Greene had many Quakers among his followers through the revolutionary struggle who suspended their relations with their peaceful brotherhood during the j)eriod when their country had such dire need of their services. When the independence of the colonies was assured, several of these made a request for themselves and for their comrades for reinstatement. A com- mittee was appointed on behalf of the society to consider their application and after due de- liberation informed them that they would be reinstated if they would acknowledge before the congregation tiiat they had done wr(3ng in taking up arms in mortal strife. Gen. Greene was appointed spokesman for the patriot "Friends." They were of one mind. They had risked their lives iu the cause of liberty and they were not only not sorry for it but were proud of it. The General stated to the committee that in reply to its demand that they should acknowledge the act as wrong he had but one answer to make and that it was a de- cided one, "they would be damned if they would do it." From that time on Thomas Greene repudiated the Society of Friends. He left his peoj)le and went to Virginia, thence to Som- erset County, Ky., and thence to Franklin County, Ind , where lie died on his farm two miles below Brooklyn. Mr. Greene's grandfather. Cooper, also served the cause of the pa- triots for two years during the war for independence. He was a farmer and a Baptist preacher and closed his days in Rush County, Ind. Lot Greene, father of the immediate subject of this sketch, was a farmer in Rush County all his active life. He was a man of fine attainments for those days and at different times taught school with such success that he is regarded as having been an able educator. For twenty years he was justice of the peace under the old constitution. He married Anna Cooper and she bore him eight children, named as follows: John C. (whose name heads this article). Samuel, Louisa (of California), Dr. James, Dr. W. F. (deceased), Amanda (deceased), P. M. (president of the First Na- tional Bank of Pasadena County, Cal.), and Mrs. Anna G. Porter, of California. John C. Greene was reared on his father's farm in Rush County, Ind. , attending the district schools and working on the place until he was twenty-two years of age. He then entered DePauw (then Asbury) University, and was a student in that institution until compelled, nearly four 170 MEMOIRS OF TNDIAyAPOLIS years later, to relinquish his studies on account of failing health. Not long afterward he entered the law office of Davis & Wright, at Shelby ville, Ind., and read with them until he was admitted to the bar in March, 1856, and began the practice of Ijis profession in associa- tion with his former preceptors as a member of the firm of Davis, Wright & Greene, a rela- tion which continued most pleasantly and protitalily for all concerned for ten years. InOc- tol)er, 1860, became to Indianapolis. He was for about one year thereafter in the service of the United States Government, and afterward was for nine years a wholesale merchant, first ill tobacco, cigars and teas, and later in drugs. But Mr. Greene gave up his mercantile career to return to the practice of his i)rofession, which has since engaged his time and at- tention. As a lawyer he is noted for the skill with which he prepares his cases, the ability with which he jirescnts them and the force and logic with which he argues them. It is his invariable custom to advise against litigation as long as litigation can be avoided without detriment to his client's interests, but when he once takes a case in hand he leaves no stone unturued in the road to victory. He numbers among his clients many of the leading citizens firms and corporations of Indianapolis and its vicinity, and is specially retained by the Mu- tual Life Endowment Association. Politically Mr. Greene is a Republican, and wliile he can ((uite plainly state his reasons for so being, he is not in the ordinary sense a politician, and he has never sought nor accepted oliiee, preferring to devote himself entirely to his busi- ness interests and having really no ambition in the direction of a public life. In a worldly way he has been quite successful. He was married in September, 1854, to Miss Catherine Houston, a cousin of Samuel Houston, of Texas, and who has borne him two children, Robert L. and Lucien, both of whom live in Chicago. His present wife, whom he married in March, 1885. was Azie McLean, of New Orleans. As a citizen Mr. Greene has always been most public spirited and helpful. He is proud of Indianapolis and of the grand State of Indiana and zealous for their progress and prosperity. Dr. Robert Gkddes Gr.wdox, now retired from the active duties of his profession, is probably one of the best known physicians of Marion County, Ind. He has been unusually successful in the practice of his profession, and that he deserves the good fortune that attended his efforts is indisputable, for he is not only honest and reliable and intelligent, but he has ever been sympathetic yet cheerful in the sick room, and possessed the happy faculty of winning the confidence and liking of bis patients, which had much to do with their restoration to health. In fact, throughout the county he is considered an authority in medical lore, and is highly regarded by the medical fraternity. The Doctor first saw the light of day in Lancaster County, Penn., August 17, 1819, his parents being Alexander and Sarah (Geddes) Graydon. The father was born in Harrisburg, Penn., his birth occurring in 1791, and the principal part of his life was spent in meichandising in his native town. In 1843 he went to Indianapolis, Ind., where he was engaged in merchandising until 1858, and ten years later his death occurred. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and was in the cam- paign when the British burned the capitol and bombarded Baltimore. He was married first, in 1818, to Mi.ss Sarah Geddes, a native of Pennsylvania, and to this union was born one son, our subject. The mother's death occurred at that time. On September 10, 1822, Mr. Graydon was married to Miss Jane C. McKinney, daughter of Mordecai McKinney, and fourteen children were born to this union, nine of whom reached mature years. Of these three died unmarried. Those who married were named as follows: Mary E., who became the wife of Joseph K. Sharp, of Indianapolis; William M. , who married Miss Mary Merrill, resides in Indianapolis; Alexander, who resides in St. Louis, married Mary Frances Foster; Emma is the widow of James C. Alexander, and resides in Indianapolis: Andrew, married Mi.ss Lavinia Doxon, and now makes his home in Indianapolis; and James W.. who resides in London, England, first married Miss Mary McCullough and after her death was married to IMiss Mary Bodine. William (irraydon, the grandfather of the above mentioned chil- dren, was born in Bristol, Penn., on the Delaware River, in 1759. He was a lawyer l)y profession, and in his early manhood moved to Harrisburg, Penn., where he was soon after appointed justice of the peace by George Mifflin, Pennsylvania's first governor, and held that position for fifty years. His death occurred in October, 1840. He assisted in suppress- ing the whisky insurrection in Pennsylvania, and was under Gen. Washington. The grandfather was first married to Miss Eleanor Scull, who bore him six children. After Ayn MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 171 her death he was married to Miss Eleanor Murray, and four children were bora to them, two of whom are now living: William, who now resides in Philadelphia, and Henry M. , who lives in Harrisburg. Alexander Graydon, the great-grandfather of our subject, was born in County Longford, Ireland, in 1709, and was educated for the Episcopal ministry in Dnblin. He came to America in 1730, settled in Philadelphia, and at once commenced the study of law. A number of years later he was appointed judge of the Bucks County Court, of which Bristol was the county seat, and he moved to that town and made his home there until his death in 1760. He was married in Philadelphia to a Miss Marks, and several chil- dren were born to them, of whom two sons, Alexander and Andrew, were soldiers in the Revolution, Alexander serving as captain and Andrew as cornet player. The former was captured and confined in New York city for some time by the British. He was afterward prothonotary or clerk of Dauphin County Court, and held that position for many years. He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1793, and was one of the electors who voted for George Washington. He died in Harrisburg in 1817. Although married twice, he left no children. The Doctor's earliest maternal ancestor of whom he has anj* trace was Paul Geddes, who was a native of the Emerald Isle, born in 1660. Ho married the Widow McElroy, and died in 1720 or 1730. His son, James Geddes, was born in 1704 and died in 1764. The latter married Miss Margaret Muir and came to America in 1752, settling in the Keystone State. He and wife had three sons, Paul, William and Samuel, all born in Ire- land. William Geddes' birth occurred in 1735, and he married Miss Sarah McAlleu in 1762. They had seven children, one of whom. Robert Geddes, whose birth occurred in 1771. was the maternal grandfather of our subject. He married Miss Jane Sawyer, in March, 1797, and the mother of our subject was one of his children. Dr. Robert G. Graydon never knew the tender care of a mother, and when ten days old was taken to Harrisburg, Peun., by his father, and there grew to sturdy manhood. He attended the schools of that city, and he also attended a private academy, thus receiving a fair education for his day. In 1S38, when nineteen years of age, he went to Hanover, N. H. , and there entered Dartmouth College, from which institution he graduated in 1S42. Returning to Harrisburg, Penn. , he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. William W. Rutherford, and later attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating from the medical department of that institution in 1845. Again he returned to Harrisburg, but only to remain there a short time, for in 1846 he came to Indiana and located at Indianapolis. He practiced there a short time and in 1849 started for California, overland, making the start from Independence, Mo., together with a company of about fifty or sixty individuals. The party split up along the road and only about a dozen stuck together. They landed at Sutter's Mill after a trip of five months, during which time they had no trouble with Indians and no bad luck to amount to anything. Dr. Graydon remained in California from August, 1849, until September, 1850, digging for gold most of the time, and he then returned home by way of the isthmus. He stopped at many places on the way, and after an ocean voyage of fifty-five days reached New York City. From there he went to Philadelphia, thence to Harrisburg, where he visited friends, an, to the union of Jesse G. and yinry (Barron) Barnes, the former a native of Vetmont and the latter of Canada. Mrs. Barnes" father, Maj. Barron, was an officer in the English army during the War of 1812. The father of our subject was justice of the peace in White County, Ind., many years, and was a man highly esteemed l)y all favored with his acquaintance. His death occurred in 1863 and the mother died in 1884. He had been married twice, first to a Miss Alvord who bore him three children, Alfonso, William and Richard H., all deceased. To the second union nine children were born. Cyrus B., de- ceased: Jesse G., James E., D. F. , Charles A., subject; Sarah J., wife of George W. Glover; Richard H. ; George W. and Mary E., who married William Savior. Our sub- ject was only foiu- years of age when his parents left Vermont and made their way to AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 175 St. Lawreuce County. X. Y. Tlierf yonug Barnes remaiued for five years, atteuding scbool for a short time, and then moved with his parents to Huron County, Ohio, where thej' resided fur two years. From there they moved to Indiana, locating near Monticello. White Count}-, and there our subject remained until 1S57, attending school and receiving most of his educational training. In the spring of that year, while young Barnes was read- ing medicine in the oliice of Dr. H. P. Anderson, the struggle began in Kansas and he left his studies and went to that Territory. This was after the repeal of the Missouri compromise bill. Later Mr. Barnes entered the army at Fort Leavenworth. Kan., as civilian employe, and served as courier. He was also in the qaarterma.=ter department, was with the ammunition train at tie battle of Bull Run, and with the ambulance on the field at the battle of Antietam. lOn account of ill health, after eighteen months of service, he was discharged and returned to Monticello, Ind. , where he finished his med- ical studies. He had four brothers in the service, as follows: James, who served in the western army for three years; Richard H. was in the western army for three years; George W. enlisted in 1S64 ami served until cessation of hostilities, and D. F. . who was a Methodist minister, served in the sanitary commission. Our subject gi-aduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, in 1870, and then began practicing at Goodland. Newton County, Ind. Previous to this, however, and previous to graduating, be had practiced his profession for sis years at Monon, Ind. In 1877 he went to Brightwood, Ind.. and there remained until 1887 when he came to Southport, Ind. . and here he has since practiced his profession. He is a member of the Marion County and the State Medical Societies and for some time was a mem- ber of the Newton County and White Count}' Medical Societies. He was a delegate to the American Medical Association from White County. Ind., that met at Cincinnati. The Doc- tor was a Republican, but of late years has been voting the Prohibition ticket. Socially he is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Southport Lodge, No. 27(1, in which he has held the oflBce of Worthy Master, and he was master of the lodge in Newton County, Ind. In his religious views he is a Presbyterian, but is of Quaker descent. In the year 1805 he was married to Miss Henrietta Tharp, daughter of Amariah Tharp, of Jasper County. Ind.. and four children were born to them, of whom only two are now living. Dr. Aithur L. married Miss Mary E. Glenn, daughter of A. J. Glenn, and Charles Albert Barnes. The Doctor has been more than ordinarily successful in the practice of his profession, and is an excellent and reliable all-around physician, of which fact the public is thoroughly aware. Cakl L. B.\BSES, M. D. Although a young man Dr. Carl L. Barnes bids fair to become a model physician. His cheerful confidence in the sick chamber is often as potent as his medicines, and he has been and still is a student in his profession, ever grasping after new truths in science. He keeps himself thoroughly posted in his profession, his diagnoses being almost instantaneous and very rarely incorrect. He is a young man of great steadfastness of purpose, and seldom fails to accomplish what he undertakes, while his tenderness and com- passion, kindness and consideration in the sick room, cannot fail to be recognized and appre- ciated. He was born in Connellsville, Penn., May 18, 1870, a son of Zepheniah E. and Elizabeth (Dawson; Barnes, who were also lK)rn in the Keystone State. The Barnes family was well-known in Pennsylvania, and in that State the father became widely known as an extensive stockdealer. One of his uncles was L'nited States senator from that State, pos- sessed a fine intellect and as a congressman made a name for himself. The paternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch was the well-known orator of Philadelphia — A. S. Barnes. The maternal ancestors of the subject were of German Quaker origin, and tlie history of this family may be traced back many years. In the town of Connellsville Dr. Carl L. Barnes was reared, and his education was acquired in the public schools and an academy of Connellsville, and after graduating from the latter he turned his attention to the study of medicine and shortly after came to Indianapolis and entered the Medical College of Indiana where he pursued his researches successfully and thoroughly until March 20. 1892, when he graduated. Dr. Barnes has made a special study of surgery and for the purpose of perfecting himself in this branch of his profession he has visited the principal hospitals of the city of New York at different times. His practice is confined almost exclusively to surgery and office practice, and he has already Iniilt up a patronage of which the oldest medical practitioners of the country need not be ashamed. He has given much time and study to 17(5 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS tlie process of embalming, and was the originator and one of the incorporators of the Embalming College of Indiana, of wbicb institution be is president and one of tbe demon- strators. This college was incorporated February 24. 1893, being tbe second one of tbe kind to be incorporated in tbe United States. The Doctor tilled the chair of anatomy and minor surgery in tbe Eclectic College of Physicians and Surgeons tbe past two years and has been given an honorary degree from that institution. Dr. Barnes is a most generous- hearted man. full of the milk of human kindness, a close student, a bard worker, and with- out doubt one of the most promising young physicians of tbe State. He is a correspondent of The Casket and Westert) Undertaker, two leading journals pertaining to tbe undertaking business, tbe former periodical having a circulation extending all over the globe. He has written articles on embalming, which have Ijeen widely published and circulated and have given him a wide reputation for an extensive knowledge of such subjects. He has always been a Republican in politics and socially belongs to tbe Masonic order and the Marion club. J. C. McNuTT. This well known young lawyer and popular public speaker, who occupies tbe responsible and honorable position of State Law Librarian of Indiana, was born in Johnson County, May 25, 1863, a son of James and Cynthia J. (Hunt) McNutt, also natives of that countj'. His paternal grandfather, John McNutt, was a pioneer in Johnson County, and one of his sons, an uncle of J. C. McNutt, is Judge Cyrus E. McXutt of Terre Haute. His great-grandfather, Hensley. was tbe first settler in what is now Hensley Township, Johnson County, which was named in his honor. Tbe obi McNutts and Hensleys did patriot service in defence of liberty of tbe colonies during tbe Revolu- tionary War and were men of tbe sturdiest character and tbe most solid worth. James McNutt was a prominent farmer. His life was Viusy and successful, thoroughly devoted to his family, and he died in August, 1867, leaving four children of whom tbe immediate suli- ject of this sketch, then a little more than four years old, was next to the eldest. He lived tbe life of a farmer Ijoy of all work, attending school during tbe winter months, until he was seventeen years old, when be engaged in teaching school and studying law. Four years later be was admitted to the bar and within twelve mouths thereafter, in 1885, he began tbe practice of his profession at Franklin, Ind., where be continued it with in- creasing success until March 1, 1893, when be was appointed by tbe Supreme Court State law librarian. In 1888 Mr. McNutt was elected prosecuting attorney from tbe sixteenth district, consisting of Johnson and Shelby Counties. He was re-elected in 1890, and his second term expired in November, 1892. In this position be most clearly and ably demon- strated his superior qualifications for criminal and other important practice. His cases were always prepared with tbe utmost care, his presentation of them was masterly and his forensic efforts were of such a character as to mark him as one of the conspicuous natural orators in the State. He is extremely popular at the bar. but no more so than so- cially. He has been, since he was twenty one, a member of the I. O. O. F. He is identified witli other prominent organizations and as a citizen is liberal and public spirited, having a real desire to see the advancement of the whole people along tbe lines of morality, enlightenment and civil and religious liberty. He was married in July. 1886, to Miss Ruth Neely, and has a son. Paul, born in 1891. Mrs. McNutt is a member of the Method ist Episcopal Church, of whose leading interest Mr. McNutt is a generous and helpful supporter. Frederick Ballweg. The career of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch is but another evidence of what can be accomplished by those of foreign birth who seek a borne and fortune on tbe free soil of America. He possesses the push, energy and enterprise for which his countrymen are noted, and as a natural consequence he has been successful in the accn mulation of means, and has won a reputation for honesty and fair dealing that is in every respect justly merited. He was born in Huntheini. a little village of about 120 inbalj itants, in Baden, Germany, March 20, 1825, to tbe marriage of Sebastian and Marianua (Schussler) Ballweg, both natives of tbe old country. The father was a cabinet maker and was the owner of twenty acres of land. He passed bis entire life in Germany, dying there in 1866, when seventj' five j'ears of age. Five children were born to bis maiTiage. as follows: Generosa, Cornelia (married Joseph Ballweg. and is now deceased), Frederick (our subject), Joseph (deceased) and Ambrose (who died September 9, 1881, in Indianapolis). During AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 1<7 the Eebellion the latter was iu commniul of the arsenal at Indianapolis with tlie rank of captain. He married Miss Amelia Engelman. They left four living children. Cornelia, Alfret, Charles and Emma. Cornelia and Alfret are married. The mother of our subject died in 1866. Frederick Ballweg attended school from the age of six to fourteen, and then spent live years in learning the cabinet maker's trade. He then left home and went to Paris and Toulon, also other places in France, and worked at his trade until twenty four years of age, when, on April 1, 1850. he sailed from Havre de Grace, France, to America. On June 7 of that year he landed in New York city and at once went to Kahway, N. J., where he began working at his trade the next day after his arrival. For two years he was thus engaged and during that time learned to speak English and saved some money. The first year he received S7 per mouth and his board, but the second year he made from SIO to ^12 per week. In the spring of 1852 he went to New York city and worked at bis trade there for a year. He then came direct to Indianapolis, arriving September 17, 1853, and be at once went to work for John Ott; one of the tirst cabinet makers in the city. Mr. Ballweg worked for him for about five yeais and then embarked in the lumber business in that city. This he carried on successfully for about fifteen years, and then in 1878 he bought eighty acres of land in Perry Township, Marion County, for S75 per acre. He at once erected a handsome two-story frame house and in this he resides at the present time. Of the eighty acres fourteen acres are in timber. He is wide-awake and [)rogressive and one of the best agriculturists of the county. A Republican in politics Mr. Ballweg cast his tirst presidential vote for John C. Fremont and has never since failed to vote for the Republican candidate. He was lx)rn and baptized a Catholic, which religion his people professed, but Mr. Ballweg himself is not a member of any church but is in favor of anything that tends to morality and good govern- ment. Formerly our subject was a meml)er of the I. O. O. F. He was married January 1, 1854, in Indianapolis, to Miss Elise Stauger, daughter of Gustav Stanger, and the ceremony was performed by Squire Sullivan. Twelve children have Ijeen the result of this union: William, born September 29, 1855, died April 2, 1856; Frederick W.. liorn February 4, 1857; Annie M.. born January 22, 1859: Louis G., born March 15, 1861. and died May 29, 1869: Franklin A., born May 15, 186:1 and died June 4, 1864; Lena E., born June 11, 1865. died September 22, 1892; Clara M., born December 22, 186(: Lilly, born February 22. 1870, died the same day; Louis E., born April 7. 1871; Bertha A., born April 22. 18^3; Robert M. , born September 20, 1875; and Otto, born December 15, 18/8, died January 9, 1879. Vert Rev. Asthost Scheideler, V. G. The able and distinguised pastor of St. Mary's Church, at Indianapolis. Ind., Very Rev. Anthony Scheideler, Y. G., was born in Borgholz, Westphalia, Germany, May 23, 1836, a son of Anthony and Anna Mary (Crote) Scheideler, both of whom spent their lives in the old country. The father was a man of intelligence and his artistic tastes and inclinations led him to follow the calling of an architect. He served in the army, was later appointed a public official — receiver of taxes; and of a family of seven children, born to himself and wife, four are now living; William, of Holioken, N. Y. ; Mary Frizenhousen, a resident of Auenhousen, Westphalia; Wilhelmina, who resides with her brother. Very Rev. Anthony Scheideler, for whom she keeps house, the latter being the subject of this sketch. When not occupied with his studies, Anthony Scheideler fol- lowed various occupations under the direction of his intelligent father, who wisely taught his son that to labor was honorable, and also instilled into his youthful mind lessons of hon- esty, thrift and frugality. At the age of fourteen he began to study for the priesthood in a tine educational institution of his native land, at Paderborn, Westphalia, where he suc- cessfully continued his Latin studies for three years. In 1854 he sailed to America, landing at NewYork city on May 20, and until 1858 continued his studies at St. Vincent, Penu., after which he came direct to Vincennes, Ind., and was here ordained a priest of the Catholic Church on October 21, 1860. just nine days before the election of Abraham Lin- coln to the presidency, by Right Rev. Bishop Morris De St. Palais, and soon after was appointed pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Dearborn County, Ind., on November 28, 1860, where he continued to reside until July 28, 1874, when he came to Indianapolis and has since Ijeen pastor of St. Mary's Church. He has been Vicar-General of the Diocese of Vin- cennes, Ind.. since September 6, 1878, to which he was appointed by Right Rev. Bishop Francis Silas Chatard. D. D. Father Sclieideler has shown great energy in discharging 12 178 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS bis pastoral duties, and since his residence in ludiauapoli.s he lias made a j^reat many im- provements and lias caused to l)e erected a chapel and vault in the cemetery. His cliurch has been beautifully decorated, he has built a tine school-house and a handsome hall for the meeting of societies, and by unwearied and earnest efforts he has increased the member- ship of his church to about 2,000. At the time of his location in Indianajjolis, in 1874, be was the only German-speaking pastor in the city and as a consequence bis church was largely patronized by those of his nativity. His genial disposition makes him a general favorite and he is one of the most charitable and kind hearted of men, sincere in his friendships and devotedly attached to the church with which he is connected. He never forgets a kindness and never stoops to resent an injury. He is rich in the love of his people and of him it may be said: " Well done, thou good and faithful servant." John B.\K(1f,k Dobvns is a native Virginian, born near Christiansburg, Montgomery County, January 8, 1819, and he there remained until fifteen years of age, receiving his educa- tion in the early schools of those days. He attended the school at Taylor's Springs, almost on the summit of the Alleghany mountains. This house was in the country, built of logs with rails for seats and greased paper for window lights, puncheon floor, clapboard door with wooden latch, and other rude furniture of pioneer days. This was a subscri])tion school and only lasted about three months. \Vlieu fifteen years of age our subject left his native State with his parents, Dangeitield and Eva (Barger) Dobvns, and came by wagon to Indiana, landing at Flat Kock, in Shelby County, one mouth after starting. This was on November 9, 1834. The next summer the father sent our subject to Indianapolis to enter some land, provided he could find any that was not taken. He started on foot for that city with a $50 bill in his jacket and on arriving entered forty acres at §1.25 in White Kiver Township. John- son County. He also discovered lOO acres more of desirable land not yet entered. Return- ing home he told his father who at once started for Indianapolis on foot, although seventy- four years of age. He walked within thirteen miles of Indianapolis and there met with a neighbor who carried him to the city. He there entered KK^ acres more land in Johnson County and returned home on foot, wading Blue River and Sugar Creek. Arriving home he was attacked next day with fever and chills, then so prevalent, and so violent was the attack that he died on the third day. He was born in the Shenandoah Valley, Va., in 1760, and died in 1834, the same year that he came to Indiana. He was a school teacher by profession and among his pupils was Ballard Preston, afterward a general in the Confederate service, and John Floyd, who was in command of the Confederate forces at Fort Donelson. Mr. Dobyns married Miss Eve Barger. daughter of Phili]i Barger. and children were given them nine of whom reached mature years, as follows; William A., deceased; Samuel, deceased; Mahala, deceased: Thomas; Margaret, deceased; Henry M., deceased; Katherine, witlow of Marvin Adams, resides in Spencer Coimty, Ind. : John B.. cur subject: Kennerley, deceased, and Christian, deceased. The mother of these children died at the advanced age of ninety- three years. Both parents were worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church nearly all their lives and were highlj- respected in the community in which they lived. Thomas Dobyns, grandfather of the above mentioned children, was a native of the Old Dominion and there passed his entire life. This family was an old and prominent Virginia family. During his father's last illness our subject was also taken sick and was in bed far about ten days. When not fully recovered he started for Hamilton County. Ohio, on borseliack. to see his elder brother, Thomas, and get his advice and assistance in closing up the affairs of the father. He traveled every day until his chills came on. and then stopped until the fever came on. and in this way finally arrived at his destination. Reaching that place he decided to stay there, and commenced hauling wood to the river for f 10. 25 a month. There he remained until the next spring and then he returned to Indiana, where he helped his mother with the crops. Later he returned to Hamilton County, Ohio, and in January. 183(), apprenticed himself to Philip A. Hill for three years to learn the carpenter's trade. During bis apprenticeship his master sent him to school three months, and at the end of his time presented him with $50. He began working at bis trade and on October 7, 1840, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Gaston, now deceased. The next spring be came to Indiana and built a log house on the forty acres he bad entered four years previously. There they lived four years and then our subject bought 100 acres near this, moved on it, and there made bis AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 170 home for two years. He then sohl out auil bought 160 acres in the same township. He moved on this and later Ijought forty acres adjoining, and made his home here until 1868, when he moved to Southport, Marion County, for the purpose of educating his children. He sold his Johnson County farm for $10,000 and bought a farm iu Perry Township. Marion County, of 120 acres on which he built a Ijrick house. There he lived for about eight years and then moved to Hendricks County, Ind., where he had purchased 208 acres on which were seven magnetic medicated springs, which have a great reputation for their wonderful healing (qualities. On this farm our subject lived for ten years. Then a stock company was organized and this company bought the springs and made it a place of resort for invalids. Our subject is one of the board of directors. The wonderful curative properties of these waters have long been known, and countless testimonials of those who have been benefited by their use can be found on demand. The water is absolutely free from organic matter. No stifling odors or unpleasant taste, but delightfully cool, pleasant and refreshing. Our subject left there in April, 1891, and came to Southport, Ind., where he has since lived in a handsome house whicb he owns. He has been a member of tUe Methodist Episcopal Church since 1839 and has served as class leader and steward. While residing in Ohio Mr. Dobyns was second lieutenant of the Ohio militia. He is a Republican in politics although his first presidential vote was cast for Martin Van Buren. His next vote was for Polk aud Dallas. Later he voted for John C. Fremont, then for Abraham Lincoln and since that time he has preserved the glorious record of his Republicanism. To his marriage were born eleven chil- dren, two of whom, Mary E. and Alice, died in infancy. The others were named as follows: Missouri C, widow of Robert T. Groves; Mary E., wife of Dr. A. Morgan, of Indianapolis, is the mother of two children, Walter A. and Jerome; Dr. K. P., married Alice Crow; Emma, died unmarried; Thursey, married Mr. Wooley; Olive, died unmarried; John Elsworth, unmarried; Phcebe A., deceased, was the wife of J. S. Michael, who was all through the war and is now deceased, and Anna B.. who married Edward White and they have one son, Everett. William M. Weight, M. D. More than ordinarily successful among Indianapolis' younger physicians, is Dr. William M. Wright, if the length of time during which he has practiced his profession and the difficulties he overcame in preparing for it are taken into consideration, as they undouljtedly should be. Dr. Wright was born at Bridgeport. Marion County, Ind., March 7, 186>!. a son of Peter M. and Martha A. ('McCloskey) Wright. Peter M. Wright was born in Decatur township, Marion County, November 24. 1826. His par- ents, Edward and Jemimah (McVey) Wright, located in that township in December, 1825, having lived for a year previous to that time at Flat Rock. Ind. Edward Wright was a native of Maryland, but left the eastern shore of that State when a mere lad. He was a res- ident of Marion County for several years and owned a farm in Decatur Township. He died at Miller's Point, Ky. , in 1844. His widow, Jemimah (McVey) Wright, makes her home with her son, Peter M. Wright, in Indianapolis. She has attained to the advanced age of ninety-three years and is one of only a very few pioneers of 1825 in Marion County, who are still living. Peter M. Wright was reared on a farm in Marion County, going to school in the winter months and assisting about the farm work during the balance of the year. He became a successful farmer and for many years lived in his native township. In 1891 he sold his farm and removed to Indianapolis, where he lives a quiet, retired life. During his residence in this county, Mr. Wright has held some official positions of importance, having been for six years superintendent of the Marion County asylum and for two years janitor of the court-house. He was married January 4, 1857. to Martha A. McCloskey. a native of Ohio and a daughter of Alexander and Christina (Blatchford) McCloskey, the first mentioned of whom died while Mrs. Wright was a child. Peter M. and Martha A. (McCloskey) Wrio-bt had four children: (Dr.) William M., James K., Lewis G. and Ida B. Peter M. Wricht is a Mason and he and his family are identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a RepulJican. Dr. William M. Wright was a memljer of his father's house- hold until he was eighteen years old, working on the farm during the spring, summer aud fall and attending the common school during the winter. In 1881 he l)ecame a student at the Indianapolis High School, and subsequently he took a three years' course at the Butler University. The succeeding three years he passed as clerk in a drug store and in the study 180 MEMOIRS OF 1X1)1 AXATOLIS of medicine during his spare time, for two years of this time acting as prescription clerk for the county asylum. It does not detract at all from the credit that is due him to state that he was obliged thus to earn money to complete his medical education, and on the contrary, the fact that he did so speaks eloquently for his determination and his sturdy manhood. Entering the Medical College of Indiana, at Indianapolis, in the fall of 18S7, he was gradu- ated therefrom with the degree of j\I. D. in 1890. While a junior in the college, he was, on account of his knowledge of pharmacy, appointed prescription clerk in the city hospital and in the quarantine hospital, which work he managed to do in well arranged intervals in study. At the time of his graduation, he entered a competitive examination for appointment as interne to the city hospital, and his standing was the highest of seven who entered the com- petition, and as a consequence he was appointed to and held the ])ositiori mentioned for a year. He was also for a like period senior house physician to the city hospital, and at the expiration of his term of appointment entered upon a general medical practice which has lieen successful and has grown from year to year ever since until it is one of importance and (juite remuner- ative. In 1890, he was made prosecutor of anatomy in the Medical College of Indiana, and, in 1891, demonstrator of anatomy, which chair he still holds. He is a member of the Marion County Medical Society and of the Indiana State Medical Society, and is medical director of the Indiana militia and a member of the consultation staff of the city dispensary. For sev- eral yeai's he has been a member of the drill team of the Indianapolis Light Infantry. He is a Scottish Kite Mason and has been advanced to the eighteenth degree. In politics he is a Republican. Ephkaim Boring. Characteristic cjf the Americ-an is the ability to change the lineof his business and achieve success in what he undertakes. Of the old adage "a rolling stone gath- ers no moss" the reverse may often be said to be true if accompinied by the true spirit. For- tunate is he who can — when times are troulilous and circumstances hard — keej) his eye fixed on the goal, and forge ahead to grasp success as a reward lor his striving. A gentleman who possesses much business ability is Epliraim Boring, a plastering contractor of Indianapolis, who has followed this calling since 18()4, and has met with marked success in this line of human endeavor, and has won a reputation for ability and thoroughness which is unsurpassed. He was born in Carroll County, Md., thirty miles northwest of Baltimore on a farm belong- ing to his father in 1830, being the youngest of eight children born to Isaac and Elizabeth (Cole) Boring, who were also born in Maryland. The father was a farmer of prominence, and by his good management and much energy he accumulated a goodly property, but he unfortunately died when just in the prime of life, when the subject of this sketch was about six years of age, but his widow lived to be about seventy-three years of age. Several members of the Boring family were soldiers in the War of 1812, and all the family were noted for their patriotism and loyalty. In his native county, in Maryland, Ephraim Boring received his initiatory education, and while still a mere youth he began learning the plasterer's trade, and has followed that occupation ever since — a period of forty years. After finishing his trade in Baltimore he did more or less contracting for some time, and about one year after his arrival in Indianapolis, in 18(i3, he started in business for himself, being a.ssociated with Cassius Cornelius for thirteen years, and was then by himself fur the balance of the time until admitting his sons, Edward E. and Ejihraim, to a partnership, both of whom are prac- tical plasterers, having learned all the details of the business from their father, who proved a wise and able instructor- Mr. Boring is a member of the Builders and Traders' l]xchange, and has been since its organization, having been a director in the same for two years. During the great Civil War of this country he offered his seiviees to the Union, but for good reasons, but by no means to Mr. Boring's detriment, he was not accepted. Politically he has always been a Repul)lican. In 1859 he was married to Miss Mary Wolf, of Maryland, by whom he became the father of three sons and live daughters, two daughters being now dead. Socially Mr. Boring is a member of the Chosen Friends, and as a citizen is loyal, public spirited and law aliiding. William A. Scott & Sons. This well known firm of contractors and builders have won a reputation for thoroughness and honorable and upright dealing which is not .surpassed by any other like firm in the city of Indianapolis, and they therefore have a trade that keeps them constantly employed and nets them a satisfactory sum annually. William A. Scott, » 't c^o/^-^J^ AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 181 was born in Pennsylvania, August 30, 1830, a son of Robert Scott, a pioneer of Greene County, Ind., who moved to tbe wilds of Eel River in 1839 and with the help of his son Willaim and the other members of the family he succeeded in clearing a good sized farm. William A. was educated in the schools of Greene County arid upon reaching manhood learned the carpenter's trade and aided in the building of the town of Worthington, in which place he made his home until coming to Indianajiolis in 1S8'2. He at tirst followed his calling by himself, then he and his son, Samuel R., formed a partnership, and later two other sons, George A. and W. P., entered the firm, and they took the name of William A. Scott & Sons. Since that time they have built a planing-mill and have made a specialty of of the manufacture of screens, of which they are the most extensive manufacturers in the city and probably in the State. While a resident of Worthington, Mr. Scott took an active part in politics and served several ye irs as townsliip assessor, and also held other positions of trust. Of late years he has been identified with the Prohibition party, and as he believes in practicing what he advocates, he is a total abstainer. During the great Civil War, although not an active participant in the service of his country, on the field of battle, he was none the less actively employed at home and through his influence induced many others to enlist who would not otherwise have done so. For his companion through life he cho.se Miss Nancy McLarren, of Greene County, and to their marriage a family of three sons and three daughters have been given, all of whom (except one daughter who died at the age of three months and twenty-two days) are intelligent and promising, and a credit to their parents. For many years Mr. Scott has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and socially has been a member of the I. O. O. F., in which he has attained to the encampment. He and his sons control a liberal and profitable l)U8iness, l)uilt up by their own energy and careful attention to the higher lines of their indispensable business. Their reputation is a sufficient guarantee of their honorable past record and they have made many friends among the business men of the city. Mr. George A. Bceckling was born in Michigan City, Ind., February 2, 1802, and is the son of Anton and Elizabeth (Smith) Bceckling, both of whom were liorn in Germany and came to America in the fifties when they located at Michigan City Ind.. where Anton Bceck- ling in order to provide his family with the necessary means of sustenance followed the occupation of a cooper. At the present time he resides in Indianapolis retired from the act- ive duties of life. George A. Bceckling was reared in the place where he was born and after attending the public schools for a time entered St. Ambrose Academy, in which in- stitution he finished his literary education. Immediately after this he became a clerk in a grocery store, then a traveling salesmen, a liusiness which he followed for several years traveling through all the larger cities of the Union and Canada, after which he decided to embark in business for himself and engaged in the wholesale lumber business, locating in Inilianapolis in the early part of 18V)0. Mr. BfBckling. is one of those enterprising and wide awake Inisiness men who believes in having more than one string to his l)ow. He is a most honoralile, prudent and successful business man, and during the time he has been actively identified with the business in this city he has become connected with several large and flour- ishing companies. Being the president and executive officer of the following: The Berk- shire Investment Company, the G. A. Bceckling Company, Marion Investment Com]iany. Keystone Land & Improvement Company. Albany Land Company, and Kramer Bros. & Bceckling Company. Entering the field actively some years ago, upon wise investments, untiring labor and tact he has forged his way to the head of the successful business men in the State of Indiana, and his council in matters of public improvement is sought as being very valuable. Mr. Bceckling has done much to build up this city having erected in the jiast three years over 400 houses and sold them on the monthly payment plan, of which he is the originator, and in this manner he has done untold good in inducing citi- zens to save their means and become property holders. Whilst Mr. Bceckling is a very busy man he is easy to approach, and to make his acquaintance is to be captivated with his capable, practical, honest methods of business and those interested regarding lots for dwellings or sites for factories etc., should call at his office, where all details are cheer- fully furnished. 182 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Dk. Fkederic Carroll Heath of Indianapolis is a native of Maine and was horn in the old town of (Tardiuer, January \'>, 1857. His grandfather, Asa Heath, was a physician of local prominence and his father, who was editor and publisher of the Gnvdiner Home Journal, lost his life at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va., in December, 1862. Dr. Heath prepared for college in the public schools of Gardiner and was graduated at Amherst College, Mass., in 1878, leading his class in Greek and winning the first prize for the l)e3t oral and written examinations on all the work of the sophomore and junior years in that study. He was also appointed to the P. B. K. Society for high general rank at the end of the junior year. After teaching school a few \'ears he began the study of medicine under Dr. A. Sawyer, of Gardiner, and graduated in 1884 at Bowdoin College (medical department) at the head of his class, delivering the valedictory address, which was published ill full or in part in many of the leading journals of the State. In October, 1884, he was appointed steward and in January, 1885, acting assistant surgeon in the United States Marine Hospital service and stationed at Portland, Me. In April, 188*5, he passed first among a large class before the examining board of Marine Hospital Surgeons at Washington and was made an assistant surgeon, serving nearly four years at Chicago, Mobile, Buffalo, Cleve- land and Detroit, and then resigning to enter upon the jiractice of his specialty (eye and ear) to which he had devoted considerable attention while in the Marine Hospital service. After a long course of study in the eye and ear hospitals and dispensaries of New York, which he su])[)leiuented with much instructive clinical work, he settled at Lafayette, Ind., where he was soon appointed oculist and aurist to St. Elizabeth's Hospital and St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum. December 20, 1889, he was married to Mary M. Anderson, daughter of T. H. Anderson, of Rockville, Ind., and moved to Indianapolis in October, 1891, but from Novem- ber, 1891, to May, 1892, was out of the city on account of the sickness and death of his wife from consumption. Since his return he has been gradually acquiring an increasing amount of the confidence and support of the profession and public, and has been appointed eye and ear surgeon to two dispensaries. He is an active worker in medical and literary societies, and is now, or has been connected with the following named associations : Alex- andria and Hitchcock Society of Inquiry at Amherst (president of latter), Gardiner Debat- ing Club, East Machias Literary CIulj, Detroit Academy of Medicine (vice-president), American Academy of Medicine, Tippecanoe County Medical Society, Parlor Club of La Fayette, Marion County Medical Society, Indianapolis Young Men's Christian Association Literary Club, Mitchell District Medical Society, Delaware District Medical Society (honor- ary), and the American iMedical Association (sections in ophthalmology and otology). Among his papers are the following: "Report of a Case of Aneurysm of the Pulmonary Artery," "Two Interesting Cases of Enteric Fever," "Heart Tonics," ''The Physician's First Indi- cation," "Medical Harmony," "Oliver Wendell Holmes," "Nasal llefiexes," "The Patho geny of Sympathetic Ophthalmia,'' "The Eye in Relation to General Disease," "Benefits and Evils of Glases," "Practical Suggestions to the General Practitioner in Ear Troubles," "A Case of Gonorrheal Ophthalmia," "Report of a Case Symlilepharon with Successful Opera- tion," "Steel in the Iris Twenty-seven years, etc., etc. Robert Denny. There are many lawyers in Indianapolis but there are very few lawyers left who were members of the bar of Marion County a quarter of a century ago. One such is the old and highly respected gentleman whose name appears above. The American fam- ily of Denny is of English and Scotch-Irish descent, and Robert's ancestors were at first resi- dents of Pennsylvania. The l)ranch of the family from which he descended is tracealile from Pennsylvania to Virginia, from Virginia to Kentucky, and thence into Indiana. His grand- father, also named Roliert Denny, was a farmer and a blacksmith. He lived in Virginia, l)ut about the year 1790 went with his young family to Kentucky where he was a pioneer. Two of his sons and a son-in-law were soldiers in the War of 1812-14. Eventually he came to Washington County, Ind., and there died. Elisha Denny, father of Robert Denny, of In- ilianapolis, was during his earlier active life a tanner and a stone-mason, but the latter half of his years he devoted to farming. He was born in Frederick County, Va. , and was about six years old when tlie family removed to Kentucky, In 18l(* he married Miss Polly Hedger (a most worthy Christian lady of Scotch-English descent), and the same year came on horse- back to Washington County, Ind., and after selecting the beautiful and fertile tract of laud AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 183 ■which he afterward purchased from the Government, returned to Kentucky. In the autumn of 1811 he again came to his intended Indiana home, cleared a small patch in the dense forest and erected a cabin of unhewn logs, with a stick-aud-mortar chimney, and the roof of clap-boards, riveted by hand and held in place by weight poles. In 1812 he brought out his family and a horse, a cow and a sheep. The mother and their son, Morris T. Denny, then eight months old, rode on the horse, which also carried a sack of provisions, and the husband and father walked and drove the cow and sheep, the bedding of the family being strapped to the cow. Upon their arival in Washington County, April 12, 1812, they entered Fleenor's Fort, where they remained several months for protection from hostile Indians. On leaving the fort tbey moved to their quarter section of land near the fort, three and a half miles northeast of Salem, the county seat, and he lived upon it until his death in October, 1855. His wife died ten years earlier in the same month. They had thirteen children, twelve of whom lived to maturity and live of whom are now living: Morris T. , of Washington County, Ind., in his eighty-third year; William H. , of Cumberland County, 111., in his eightieth year; Thomas H., of Logan County, 111., in his seventy eighth year; Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Fre- mont County, Iowa, in her seventieth year, and Robert, now in his sixty-sixth year. Elisha Denny was a most conscientious man. He rarely liad a misunderstanding about a iiusiness matter and never was a pai'ty to a law suit during his entire career. This is all the more remarkable in view of the fact that he was to some extent a public man. He was commis- sioner of Saline lands, by appointment under President William Henry Harrison, while gov- ernor of Indiana Territory, and made his final report to the first governor of the State of Indi- ana, Jonathan Jennings. He assisted in laying out the State road from Indianapolis to Leaven- worth, on the Ohio River, and performed various other public services under the Territorial and State Governments. Notwithstanding he thus received ample evidence of the place he occupied in the public estimation, and might liave felt assured of election if nominated, he would never consent to be a candidate for any office. He was fond of books and was regarded as unusually well iraformed, especially upon history and current topics. Robert Denny was reared on his father's farm, and availed himself of such limited educational advantages as were afforded by the district schools of the neighborhood, reading omuivorously in every spare hour, and without wearying, whatever he could tiud that promised to instruct and edify him. The variety, extent and accuracy of his learning is very surprising in view of the fact that he never, as a student, saw the inside of any college, lecture room or institution of learning, other than a backwoods, one-room school-house. In the best sense of the phrase lie is self edu- cated. He left the farm at the age of twenty-three, and busied himself at whatever he found to do, dividing his time partially between merchandising, teaching school and reading law. He early espoused Christianity as a member of the Cliristian Church, and spent several years before the war, and the first two years of the war. in church and Sunday-school missionary work. He was noted for his anti-slavery principles, yet he held the postmastership of Camp- bellsburg, Ind., under three administrations, those of Presidents Fillmore, Pierce and Bu- chanan, until he voluntarily resigned. In 1868 Mr. Denny organized Company C, One Hun- dred and seventeenth Indiana Volunteers. He declined a captain's commission in favor of sol- diers of experience in the company, liut was soon commissioned as second lieutenant and served with the company with that rank until he was discharged in May, 1864. While so serving he was offered the appointment of (|nartermaster of a division of the army of East Tennessee, but declined because lie had promised the men of the company to remain with them during their term of service. Returning to Indiana, he located at Indianapolis and entered upon the practice of his profession. His career at the bar has been one of honor and success, and his high standing is but the legitimate reward of the earnest and sustained en- deavor to succeed, which has been the rule of his professional life. To him the law has been and is the science of justice and equal rights among men, and he abhors the course of those in the profession who use the law as a system of trickery, to defeat justice and establish wrong instead of right. In the preparation of his cases he had been most careful, and to this fact he attributes much of his success. He never held the office of judge by election, but has at times been called to the bench as a substitute in the absence of regular judges, and upon such occasions he has acquitted himself more than creditably, so that he is universally known as '"Judge" Denny. He possesses the most admirable social qualities and has, perhaps, as 184 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS many warm personal frieiuis as any man in tbe city. In ])olitics he holds the Prohibition views, not because he considers all of (lolitics embraced in the single proposition of Prohibi- bition. but because he believes Prohibition necessary and sees no way to bring it about except through a distinct political movement, and has been one of the main pillars of the Probibi lion party ever since its tirst organization in Indiana. He is full of charitable good will toward those who differ from him in either religion or politics. He loves to associate with the veterans of the late war, and for many years has been continuously honored liy his comrades by election to various positions of trust and responsibility, including the presidency of the Per- simmon Brigade Association. When about twenty-one years old he married Mrs. Mary M. Hitchcock. She possessed virtues and qualities of mind and heart which made her one of earth's noblest of Christian women. By her first husband she had four sons, all of whom entered the Union army at the outbreak of the late war. and two of whom sleep in unknown graves, having sacrificed their lives at Chickamauga and Atlanta. Ga. Mrs. Denny is de- ceased, leaving him an only daughter, Adaline, their other three children having died in infancy and childhood. Frederick Stein, M. D. Few, perhaps none, who have trod the arduous paths of the profession, can be aware of the array of attributes and the host of minor qualities essential to the making u]) of a great physician and surgeon. His constitution must be of the har- diest, to successfully withstand the constant shock of wind and weather, the wearing loss of sleep and rest, the ever gathering load of care, and the insidious approach of every form of fell disease to which his daily round of duties momentarily expose him. The above is but a few necessary remarks introducing Dr. Frederick Stein, who for many years has been a suc- cessful practicing physician of Indianapolis. The land of Germany gave him birth March 27, 18'25, his parents being Clemens and Amelia (Ebert) Stein. He was reared and educated in his native land and took a full course in a noted university there, after which he served a two years' apprenticeship at the drug business, but never followed that occu|iatiou. He next entered the service of the German Government as a civil engineer in railroad work, in which capacity he labored conscientiously until 1849, when the German revolution came up, in which he took an active part. After the defeat of their cause and fearing the conse- quence of further residence in the land that gave him birth, he decided to come to America, and in the spring of ISTjO he found himself in the city of New York, where he lived and labored for five years, securing employment as a druggist. At the end of that time he came to Indianapolis and soon secured employment as a draughtsman in compiling maps of the ditt'erent counties of Indiana and also one of the State from United States surveys. From the fall of 1855 to 187*1 he was connected with the State auditor's office, and in 1809 he was appointed by the General Government as superintendent of improvements on the Wabash River, which work occupied his time and attention for seven years, at which time he became incapacitated by rheumatism for further service. Upon regaining his health he began the study of medicine, and in 1879 entered the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which he graduated in 1881. He immediately entered upon a general practice, which he continued successfully until February 19, 1891, when he sustained a stroke of paralysis, from which he has never fully recovered, although at present his professional work is con- fined to office practice. He built up a reputation and knowledge of his profession that is an honor to himself and the noble calling which he follows. He was married in Germany in 1849 to Catherine E. Kurzrock. a native of that country, and five children were the result of their union: Theodore, Albert. Henry, August and Frederick. Mrs. Stein died February 20, 1882, and since that time the Doctor has remained unmarried: He has been a Mason of many years standing, but at the present time is not an active member of that order. He has identified himself with the land of his adojitiou since coming here, and is of the stuff of which noble and useful citizens are made. Theodore Steix. A somewhat recent movement in realty circles is growing quite popular at Indianapolis and other cities, this is the establishment of companies which furnish complete abstracts of titles. Delays in securing titles in the old way were often interminable and vexations, and often after they were secured the owner found himself involved in some sort of trouble which had escaped the notice of the attorney employed to examine the title. In the olden days when land was very cheap the same care was not exer- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 185 ciseil as now, hence deeds were not so closely drawn and errors would creep in. A gentle- man who makes a specialty of this line of work, and who guarantees the utmost satisfaction and absolute perfection of title is Theodore Stein, who is one of the wide-awake, progressive and intelligent business men of the city of Indianapolis. He is a native of the city in which he lives, born November 7, 1858, a son of Frederick and Catherine (Kurzrock) Stein, a sketch of whom appears in this work. In this city he was reared and in the pul)lic schools he obtained his literary education. After leaving school he was apprenticed to learn litho- graphing and engraving with Braden & Burford, with whom he remained four years. He then entered the city civil engineer's otlice, and was also in the county recorder's office for some time. Succeeding this he became bookkeejier and afterward manager of the H. Hermann Lumber Mills, in which capacity he served until 1887. In the fall of that year he purchased the aljstract title business of the late W. O. Anderson, which he has since continued, and as that gentleman was noted as one of the most painstaking abstracters of the city, Mr. Stein has fully sustained this reputation, as an evidence of which fact he at present employs more clerical help in the prosecution of his large and increasing business than any other firm in the same line in Indianapolis. Mr. Stein has identified himself with the varied interests of Indianapolis and has paid a great deal of attention to building and loan associations, at one time being president and secretary of six different corporations. At the jiresent time he is a stockholder in about twenty-five of them, but is only officially connected with three, being secretary of two and treasurer of one. He is fully equipped for his work and it requires but a lirief investigation into the objects and aims of his business to learn how really im- portant are its functions and to pursuade everyone who buys land that it is to his interest to avail himself of the services of tliis gentlemen. He very properly takes great pride in his business, and it is through his own untiring efforts that it has come to be recognized as the leading one in its line in the city. He is of a very social disposition, has attained the Scottish Rite degree in the Masonic fraternity and he also belongs to the society of the Sons of Kevo lution, the Lyra Casino Club, and he was one of the founders of the Columbia Club, although he is not a member of this society at present. He has always been a Republican in politics, but is no office seeker, the duties of his business completely occupying his time. He was married March 15, 1882, to Miss Bertha Kuhn, a native of Indianapolis, and a daughter of William F. and Nannette (Hesselbach) Kuhn, both natives of the old country. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Stein has resulted in the birth of two children: Pauline and Theodore. Jerry Collins, deputy sheriff of the county, and jailer, owes his nativity to the Isle of Erin, his birth having occurred in the beautiful County of Kerry, December 29, 1863. The Collins family came to America in ISfin, and very shortly after landing on American .soil they turned their faces westward and in a short time founti themselves in the city of Indianapo- lis, Ind., in the public schools of which place Jerry Collins was placed as soon as he was old enough, and continued to attend until he had attained about the age of sixteen years. He then began to do for himself, and secured the position of bell l)oy in an Indianapolis hotel, but later became assistant clerk at the Grand Hotel, during which time he acquired such a thorough knowledge of the details of the business that he secured remunerative positions in some of the leading hotels in different cities throughout the country. His agreeable man- ners, kind and accommodating disposition and desire to please those who called upon his services rendered him a great favorite with the traveling pul)lic and won him many warm personal friends. In 1882 he went to Colorado and Utah, and for two years was clerk for the superintendent of construction of bridges and buildings on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad between Grand Junction and Salt Lake City, his head(juarters being at Green River, Utah. When the two years were over he returned to Indianapolis and since that time has made this city his home, with the exception of a trip to the San Juan country, in Colorado, where he followed mining in the Sheridan mine, in Marshall Basin for nine months. His intelligence and ability to adapt himself to circumstances has led to his hold- ing a number of important offices, and for some time he was in the township assessor's office and in the city civil engineer's department, which position he resigned December 10, 1892, to accept the appointment of deputy sheriff, to which he was elected, and he was at once placed in charge of the jail, a position he still holds and for which he is admiral)ly fitted. He is keenly alive to his responsibilities, fulfills them in the most prompt and thor- 180 ^fEMOIBS OF INDIANAPOLIS ouf:;ti mauDer, and even bis political enemies have come to understand that be is the " right man in the rigrbt place.'' His management of the jail is above criticism, notwithstanding the fact that the building is an old one, many times inadequate to accommodate its occu- pants, and to properly look after those placed in his care the greatest ingenuity and good judgment is required. Politically, be has always been in strong sympathy with the Demo- crat party. Henry Pauli. It is a pleasure and a privilege to record the character and enterprise of men of l)asiness. who. on account of their long tenure and extensive operations comprise almost a history of the business in which they are engaged. Of such men it is unnecessary to speak in words of colored praise. " By their acts ye shall know them."' Their very existence is emphatic evidence of the honorable position they occupy and the long course of just dealing that they have pursued. A gentleman in mind is Henry Pauli, who was born in Hessen, Darmstadt, Germany, in 1836, a son of John and Katharina (Jacobi) Pauli, also natives of the (Terman Empire. They died when their son Henry was a lad of nine or ten years, the father having been a tlour, saw and oil mill oiierator. In the schools of bis native place Henry acquired a ]iractical education, Imt in 1S52 he left the "halls of learning,"' and. bidding adieu to home and friends, embarked for the United States, and for some time after reaching this country he resided in the city of Little Falls, N. Y. He then came to the city of Indianapolis and for some time thereafter woj'ked in the old Palmer House, one of the old landmarks of the place, now the Occidental Hotel, as dining-room boy. After a time he commenced to learn his trade under Charles Helwig. with whom he served a three 3'ears' apprenticesbi]!. He then worked for other parties until 1867, at which time he formed a partnership with Christian F. IMiller, one of the old settlers of the place, and this liecame one of the liest known contracting tirms in the city. He Imilt many of the ]irominent l)usi iiess buildings of the city, as well as some of the tinest residences, and bis partnershi]> with IMr. Miller continued until quite recently, since which time ]Mr. Pauli has conducted bis opera- tions on his own responsibility. His career has been quite a remarkable one, for, on starting out in life for himself he at first received only $3 a month compensation for his services, which was raised, owing to bis good conduct and efficiency, to the munificent sum of §3.50 per month, and this was later increased to S-4.50. He has slowly but surely climbed the ladder of success and has the satisfaction of knowing that he owes bis present independent position to no one but himself. He is in the prime of life, has the advantage of having long been a settler of the city and is thus in touch with the s]urit of Indianapolis and its enter prise. He is a highly esteemed citizen and during his long business career has ever proven true ami honorable to bis transactions. He is a memlier of the l)oard of the German Orphan .\sylum. Iteing at one time its president, and was one of the organizers of that well known institution. He is a member of Zion's Evangelical Church, joining in 1864; was presi- dent of the board of trustees for fifteen years, and has been a teacher in the Sunday school for twenty- seven years. In 18f>9 Miss Louisa Niermann. who was born in Prussia in 1840. became his wife, and to their union three sons and four daughters have been given, all of whom are intelligent and promising. Nelsox J. Hyue. The office of State inspector of oils is a most important one, requiring special knowledge and a degree of integrity demanded in but few other positions. Its present incumbent. Nelson J. Hvde. was appointed in 1SS9, after a memorable contest, and has proven a most diligent and faithful official. Mr. Hyde was born in Plattsville, Wis., January 23. 1851, a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Nelson) Hyde. His father was a native of Ohio and a well-to do farmer. His mother was born in Ireland and was a woman of many virtues. In 1856, when be was six years old, voimg Hyde was orphaned by the death of his father, and his mother has since died. In 1857 he went to Indianapolis to make bis borne with bis uncle, Abner R. Hyde, a pioneer hotel man in that city. He grew to manhood as a meml)er of his uncle's household and was educated in the public schools. By the time he was twenty-one he was a good practical hotel man, familiar with every detail of the business, and during bis active career be has managed several good bouses, among them the "National " and "Capitol" hotels of Indianapolis, and the "Taylor" house at Havana, 111. ^Ir. Hyde became very jiopular. personally, and acquired considerable political influence of the quiet but effective kind. He has never sought office but has accepted several important positions AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 187 when they have been proffered him. He was for three years clerk in the county auditor's office under the administration of "Tom" Taggart, and had otherwise served the puljlic more than acceptHbly prior to bis appointment to his present position. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is a K. of P.. and is prominently identified with the Hendricks and Cleveland clubs. All in all. he is one of the most popular citizens and officials in this part of the State. He was married April 27, 1876, to Miss Julia A. Downey, a native of Perry County, Ohio. WiLLi.\M P. Smith. This gentleman was born Octolier 19, 1840, in Indianapolis, Ind His paternal ancestors trace their genealogy Ijack to the days of William the Conqueror, where the line is lost in the, then, important office of "butler'' or cup-bearer to the first King of England. B. K. Smith, father of our subject, came from South Carolina to Wayne County, Ind., in 181*3, and settled on the west fork of White River, where his early boyhood was passed. Elder B. K. Smith, as he was commonly known, was truly a self-made man, having left the civilization of South Carolina,, which his father had spent his early days in helping reclaim from a wilderness, and migrated to the great "Northwest"' before Indiana was admitted into the Union. His scholastic training was limited to two years, in which time he mastered Murray's grammar and learned to chew tobacco, as he facetiously remarked when speaking of his "early advantages."' Later he learned the trade of blacksmith and wagou maker, came west with his brother Carey, and established a business in Indianapolis. One evidence of his thrift is found in the fact that for the building and ironing of one two- horse wagon he received a warranty deed to two town lots in Indianapolis, each 195x67i feet. Exchanging these for a farm five miles from the city, he moved his family to the country and there, leaving them to take care of themselves as best they could, mounted a horse and started out to convert the denizens of the unbroken wilderness of Indiana to the doctrines of salvation as set forth by Alexander Campbell. Elder Smith was one of the pioneer preachers of the State, whose contributions to the Millenial Harbimjer. Christian Arje and Cliristiftn Standard did much toward molding religious thought. William P. Smith traces his maternal ancestors to an Irish and Welsh origin through the Bristows and Prices. His great -grandsire was a revolutionary soldier, settled in Virginia after peace was declared, and died while Peyton Bristowwas an infant. Peyton Bristow entered -K 10 acres of Government land near Indianapolis, paying SI. 25 per acre. Allured by the abun- dance of game that roamed the trackless forest, and fish that filled the waters of White River and its tributaries, he left his numerous family to "clear up'" the land while he furnished them with fish and venison with his home-made fishing tackle and unerring flintlock gun. A typical pioneer, he died at the advanced age of ninety-four years, having celelirated his diamond wedding to Mary Price, who survived him three years. They left six daughters and six sons, ninety six grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Their daughter .Sarah became the wife of B. K. Smith and bore him twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, of whom the subject of this sketch was sixth in order of birth. Amanda, the first, married Aaron Clem; Araminta died when sixteen; Mary A. married John Hosbrook: Charles H. died at the age of fifty-two. unmarried: B. K., Jr.. now drawing a pension for disability incurred during the Rebellion: Walter S. : John C. ; Alexander C. ; Mark A. and Benjamin F. The subject of this sketch combining the Saxon. Scotch. Irish and Welsh blood in equal proportions, is strongly fitted by nature for the peculiar traits of character which he seems to have inherited from each branch of his ancestors. His father having accepted the charge of a congregation in Edinbui'gh, Johnson County, Ind. , had removed there about 1850. Two years of struggle against the character- istic poverty of pioneer preachers at this place, the family removed to Harrison, Ohio, where the subject of this sketch lived until fifteen, fishing for food for the family, skating, swim- ming, and marble playing. The family moved back to the farm in Indiana in 1856 and two years later William entered the Northwestern Christian University, chopping cordwood in vacations to pay tuition and board. In December. 1864. he read law with his uncle, Jeremiah Smith, of Winchester. Ind.. and was admitted to the bar the following year. Returning to Indianapolis he became deputy county surveyor of Marion County. November 19. 1867, he married Elvira, daughter of Royal Mayhew. a prominent attorney and ex treasurer of the .State of Indiana, who is a lineal descendant of Thomas Mayhew, founder and patentee of 188 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Martha's Yiuej'ard, Nantucket and Elizabeth Isles. Four children have been born to them: Minnie Mavhew. who died in infancy; Royal Mayhew, who married Miss Flor- ence Abuey, and Sarah L. William P. Smith is original in style, thought and reasoning. Early impressed with the fact that authors of books were simply men, and liable to err as other men, he ceased to )ilace implicit confidence in books and established writings and to look upon "established truth" with suspicion, especially when remote auti(|uity was the sole sup- port. Regardless of his rashness in daring to oppose "established truth"! ^ I he has espoused the cause of the oppressed wage earners. He has prepared articles arguing that the same cause that produces paupers and profligates in Russia, Ireland and Spain, will produce them in America. Much of Mr. Sniith's time has lieen spent in lecturing on the social pro'.ileni under the title of the '"Problem of Civilization." None of his best articles have appeared in print, the position held l>y him being so contrary to "established truth "( y) that the proprietors of magazines and pulilishers of daily papers refuse them space. His published writings consist mainly of contributions to daily and weekly papers, a collection of Irish. Negro, German and Yankee dialect verse, including orations, dialogues and dramas of versatility, wit and morals. He was the founder of three different secret societies of an educational nature. The Archer ritual is his production. Mr. Smith, recogniz- ing the universal law of attraction and repulsion as operating constantly upon all matter through all space, argues by an ingenins process of reasoning from cause to effect, that (ilanets, satellites and suns have been developed from a conilition of absolute cold to their present proportions and that the ultimate destiny of our planet is to attain the ))roportions and conditions of a sun, when the "elements will melt with a fervent heat."* Mr. Smith's ideas of religion are original and unique. He says: " The mission of Christ was to establish a kingdom of righteousness and joy and peace upon earth, to save mankind from committing sin, not from the effects of sin committed; to restore mankind to the blessing, comforts and delights of this present life; to teach man how to live; that he may avoid sin, not how he may escape from the effects of sin: that religion is not to get, but to ' do the will of my Father which hath sent me;' that when the world is truly civilized the religion of Christ will be the business of the world. Christ says: " ^ly people shall be a contented people; they shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat of the fruit thereof; they shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not ])lant and another eat.'"' This he argues is the true test of a Christian civilization. Mr. Smith's ideas on political economy, as might be expected, are opposite to those accepted by the political economists who furnish text books for our schools and colleges. He says: "Afoney is a memorandum of value due the bearer from the commonwealth.'' That " honest " money can not be made from the so called " f)recious metals.'' That no government can become free from any debt that forms the basis of its circulating medium, unless that debt is paid in somthing else beside the money based on it. The debt grows larger by accruing interest, the money less, by loss and wear. This perpetually widens the gap between the debt and ]>owev to pay the debt, which bankruptcy alone can pay — that a people never can be free whose circulating medium is based on bonds — that bonds are instruments of bondage and bondage implies servitude. Being specially gifted in his powers of speech, Mr. Smith has been called upon, at various times and on sundiy occasions, to talk lo the public on special siibjects. Invariably he has acquitted himself with credit and satisfaction. He is a courteous gentleman, an excellent neighbor and an upright citizen. Emanuei, Anthon'y, M. D. The subject of this sketch following a resolve that came upon him at a very early asre, entered upon the study of medicine, and pursued it with a rare enthusiasm, an impression being strong within him that this was his sure vocation, a feeling that was as strong as that which glows in the breast of the enthusiast who offers him- self for some remote missionary service under the idea that the sacrifice of life is involved in the discharge of the duty. Such was not the thought of Dr. Anthony, but rather, that he might Vie the means of communicating health to others and save many from the hands of death. It was this spirit of resolute purpose that sustained him when he applied himself to his books for eight hours of each day at a time when he was teaching a large school which »It Is rPKretii'il tiy the |iiibllslier.s of this volume tliat space cannot be given herein to explain fully and at length, the oriclual reasonin); of Mr. Smith. AND M^iRION COUNTY. INDIANA. 189 demanded more tliau oiJiuary care ami attention. This spirit remains as strong with liim to-day, and explains the success that has attended his practice and the distinction he enjoj's in his profession. Dr. Emanuel Anthony was bom in Loudoun County, Va., May 27, 1840, being the son of Joseph and Rachel (Rogers) Anthony, the former a native of Spain and the latter of England. The father was a farmer by occupation and in 1841 settled in Athens County, Ohio, where he resided until his death in June, 1856. He was a soldier in the armv which resisted the invasion of Napoleon into his native country and participated in the first victory of the Peninsula war. He came to America in 1S07 and settled in Virginia. Our subject was about a year old when his parents settled in Athens County, and there he was reared upon a farm, receiving his early education in the public schools, afterward attend- ing Miller's academy. At the age of eighteen, in 1858, he began the study of medicine with Dr. E. M. Bean, at Pleasanton, Athens County, pursuing his studies for seven years, and taught school during the greater portion of the time in these years, and it was at this time that he compelled himself to study eight hours every day, and this without neglecting in any wise his duties as a teacher. At the expiration of the seven years he entered the otfice of his preceptor and assisted in the general practice for three years, when he entered the Physio Medical College at Cincinnati, in 1868, from which he graduated in the spring of 1869. Immediately after this he settled at Guysville, Ohio, and practiced there until Jan iiary, 1881, when he came to Indianai)olis and entered upon a practice which has continued uninterruptedly up to the present time, and has worked up a lucrative practice. He pays special attention to snrger\', his tastes and inclinations leading him into this line of work. In 1872 Dr. Anthony was elected to till tlie chair of anatomy and physiology in the Physio Medical College at Cincinnati, which he accepted and filled until 1877. In 1879 he was elected to the chair of surgery in the Physio Medical College at Indianapolis, which he still tills with great credit, and in 1881 he was elected president of the faculty, holding this posi tion until February, 1893. The Doctor is a member of the Physio-Medical Society of Indianapany, then by rail to Dunkirk, then across the lake to San- dusky, Ohio, then by the old fiat bar railroad to Dayton, Ohio, and on to Hamilton. Mr. Smith says that frequently the cars got off the track and that in such cases the passengers would get off the cars and walk until the train caught up with them. The trip from San- duskv- to Hamilton occupied two days and a night. I'jwn his arrival in the latter place Mr. Smith went to work in Mr. Becket's paper-mill, then apprenticed himself to Philip Huber, a baker and confectioner, but as his employer did not pay him his wages as agreed, he left him at the expiration of six months and entered the employ of Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, ex con- gressman, with whom he remained until the spring of 1S54, when he came to Hancock County, Ind. , where his brother Conrad had preceded him. He became an employe of Widow Gooding, mother of Hon. David S. Gooding, at the hotel kej^t by her in Greenfield. He remained in her employ and that of Dr. N. P. Howard, her son-in-law. for two years, then went to Shelby County, and for two years conducted a general store at Pleasant View. There he was married March 28, 1858, toDelphiiia. daughter of Squire Renl>en Barnard, a Quaker and a native of Nantucket, Mass. In 18r)() he bought a farm of 70 acres of Henry Grass onto which he moved and in time added 15 to the 30 acres that had been cleared. In 18t>7 he l>onght 40 acres on Sugar Creek, in Shelby County, but -sold it in November, 1868, and in the spring of the following year sold the rest of his land and came to Marion County, purchasing iTiO acres, consisting of two N(>-acre tracts, for which he paid ^10,(ltX>, One hun- dred acres were cleareil and he now has 120 acres cleared on which he raises the usual farm products. He has always been a Democrat, and since the time of Stephen A. Douglas he has never missed voting for a Democratic president. He was elected trustee of his township in 1874, serving for two years. He is a worthy member of the Christian Church at Irvington, and is an enthusiastic member of the I. O. O. F. Of eleven children born to himself and wife only one is dead, Emlora. who passed from life in infancy. The rest are as follows: Elizabeth G., who married Isaac Harlan, has two children, Mary and Smith: Cora M. : William C , ex-county surveyor: Oscar L. : Amy E., assistant principal teacher in the Free Kindergarten at Buffalo, N. Y. : Clarence K. ; Ivy M. ; Walter E. : George M. and Mary D. The paternal grandfather of these children was George J. Smith, who died in his native laml in Germany in 1843, .seven weeks after his wife died, at which time he was fifty-one years old. He had been married twice, his first wife giving him four children, only one of whom grew to maturity. Michael. His second wife was Anna Marie Helmreich, and by her he became the father of ten children, three of whom survive as follows: John K , of Fair- land, lud. : Elizabeth, widow of Jacob Kohler, of Hamilton, Ohio, and George M., the subject of this sketch. The latter's father-iu-law was born on the Island of Nantucket. Mass.. in AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 191 1805, and in 18<)<>. owiug to tlie piTsecutions to wbieL tbe Quakers were subjected, bis father, Libroy Barnard, witb otber Quakers, emigrated to North Carolina, settling in Guil- ford County, and there on Deep River, within twelve miles of Greensboro, Reuben Barnard was brought up and lived until September, 1S33. when he came to Indiana, locating tirst in Cent«rville, from whence he walked in March, 1834, to Indianapolis, entering 80 acres of land in Hancock County. About two years lat«r he entered 80 acres more and there lived until his death in 1869. He was justice of the peace in Hancock County for quite a number of years, and politically was a Democrat, his fir^t vote having been cast for Andrew Jackson. He was a Quaker but was excommunicated for marrying outside the pale of the church. He was married to Elizaljetb. daughter of David and Sarah Curry. She was born and reared in Davidson County. X. C, and bore her husband ten children, as follows: Louisa: Fred- erick, who died in Texas, was married to Mattie Bond, whose father was a Colonel in the Confederate service during tbe Civil War; James J. married Jane McAdams (nee Shannon) and had four children — Reuben, Elizabeth, Eunice and Frederick: Sarah E. tirst married Ezekiel Cunningham, who died in the Federal service at Helena, Ark., and by whom she had three children — Adolphus, Elenora. and Samuel, and after his death she married Christian Scheldmeir and to whom four children were given, two of whom survive — Bertha, who mar- ried Thon)as Groves, and Laura: Delphina became the wife of George M. Smith: Mary E. , as the widow of William T. King, married George W. Jenks (Mary T., her child by her tirst husband, married Rol>ert T. Lee), and by George W. Jenks she became the mother of one son. Charles: Elihu B., who died at the age of sixteen years: Eunice (deceased) married Richard Senour, by whom she had seven children, of whom five survive — Marj-, Edward, Laura, Nellie, and Elizal>eth: William, of Greenfield, Ind., married Amanda Gibson and has two children, Borgia and Audrey; Charlotte J., who married John Burkhart, lives in Shelby County. Ind.. has seven children— John: Charley, who married a Miss Williams; Eunice. Adrian, Edna, Jesse, and Ernest. Mr. Barnard, the father of Mrs. Smith, died in 1869. and his wife July 24. 1892. at the age of eighty sis years. Mrs. Smith's paternal great-grandfather, was in all probability the Huguenot emigrant ancestor who. with so many of his co-religionists, tied from France after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and with a band of brotherly, loving friends, purchased the Island of Nantucket that they might have a place to worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience. J. O. Hendebsos. The career of this well-known journalist and jKjlitician illustrates the value of those sterling qualities which enable men to make their way to positions of responsibility and distinction. John 0^icar Henderson was born in New London, Howard County. Ind.. forty-five years ago. the second of five sons of the late J. F. Henderson, a pioneer physician and noted early Democratic leader of the Indiana Reserve. Soon after the beginning of the Civil AVar the family moved to Kokomo, the seat of justice of Howard County, and Dr. Henderson entered the Union army as surgeon of the Eighty-ninth Regi- ment Indiana Volunteers. Mr. Henderson received an academic education at Kokomo and was graduated from Asbury (now DePauw) University in 1S72. Meantime Dr. Henderson had founded and was the owner of the Kokomo Dispatch, and his two sons. J. O. and H. E. Henderson entered upon their career as journalists in 1876. and soon established themselves firmly among the leading Democratic editors and political managers of the State. For years J. O. Henderson was chairman of the local county committee. In 1885 he was appointed revenue collector for the Eleventh Indiana District by President Cleveland, and filled that position two years with much credit and success. In 1886 he served as a memtjer of the executive committee of tbe Democratic State central committee, and in 1888 he wa~ a delegate to the Democratic national convention and was made assistant secretary of that body. In 1889 he was elected president of the Democratic Editorial Association of Indiana. In 1890 he was elected auditor of the State of Indiana, and was re-elected in 1892, and is now for the second term filling that office. Amos L. Wilson. M. D. . of Indianapolis was born near Casey, 111.. August 20. 1858. .son of Jonathan and Mary 'Huntington) Wilson, the former a native of Kentucky, the latter a native of New York. His father, who had laeen a life long farmer, came to Indiana when a young man and has lived in this State and Illinois all bis life since, being at this time resident in the vicinitv of Casey, 111. Two of his sons (brothers of Dr. Wilson) named 192 MEMOIRS OF IXDIANAPOLIS Jiiiues N. Hnil Josliua C. Wilsou, servpd their country in the Civil War, and the former, a meinlier of Gen. Benjamin Harrison's regiment, lost liislifeat Kesaca. May 1">. 18(54. Joshua C. Wilson is a resident of Nebraska. Another sou of Jonathan \\'ilson (John A.) served for seven years with the regular army in the West until discharged for disal>ility. Besides those mentioned above there are three other children of Jonathan Wilson living, and resid- ing in Indianapolis, viz. : Asa B. Wilson, Mary A. Wilson and Mrs. Sarah McFall, and three, one son and two daughters, dead. When Dr. Wilson was about four years old his mother died. He was reared in Johnson County and divided his youth between farm labor and the common schools, followed by a normal school course. For live years thereafter he taught in the [uiblie schools of Johnson and Bartholomew Counties, Ind., and in the spring of 1S84 came to Indianapolis, and in September of that year was appointed clerk in the city postoffice, one of the tirst appointed under the civil service rule. Thirteen months after entering upon the duties of this position he resigned it to devote his entire time to the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. E. F. Hodges, graduating from the Medical Col- lege of Indiana in the spring of 1887, and by competitive examination securing the appoint- ment as physician to the city dispensary for one year. At the end of that time, he entered upon the regular practice of his profession, which he has continued to the present time. He is a member of the Marion County Medical Society, of the Indiana State Medical Society and of the American Medical Association, and has prepared and read papers before the county and State societies. Of the County Medical Society he has been secretary. In ])olitics he is a Republican and is connected with the K. of P. and the R. A. April 2i. 1SS9. he married Mrs. Nellie (Gilford) Rothingatter, a native of Michigan and a daughter of George and Laura (Fanning) Gifford. They have a daughter named Helen GitTiird and a son named Wilbur Niles. Georgia Rothingatter is Mrs. Wilson's daughter by her former marriage. Virgil. H. Lockwood, the well-known lawyer and patent attorney, was born on a farm uear Fort Branch, Gilison County, Ind., May (5, 181)0. His father, James T. Lockwood, was a native of Westchester County, N. Y. , and is now a leading merchant at Prince- ton, Ind. His mother, Juliet Neely Adams, was born in north central Kentucky and belonged to a family that produced several able men in Kentucky, southwestern Indiana and elsewhere, including Gen. John I. Neely, Gov. Neely, of California, Gov. Ralston, of Tennessee, and Ex Congressman Thomas, of Metropolis, 111. Mr. V, H. Lockwood grew up on the farm and received his early education at Fort Branch. That he was an apt and diligent student is apparent from the fact that he was graduated from the Fort Branch High School at the early age of fifteen. His father being at the time unable to give him the col legiate education he desired, Mr. Lockwood taught school during the remainder of his minority, except in 1S78, when he was a student at DePauw (then Asbury) I'niversity. At the early age of eighteen he assumed the principalship of the High School and continued in that position for three years. In ISSl he entered the law school of the I'niversity of Vir- ginia and was graduated therefrom. The next four years he devoted to various special branches of scientific and literary study in the University of Virginia. After reviewing his legal studies at the same institution, he began, in March, 1886, the practice of his profes- sion at Detroit, Mich., in association with E. Y. and C. M. Swift. During his legal and collegiate training, which Mr. Lockwood procured through his own unaided efforts, he pre- pareil himself for the practice of the specialty which has since received his entire attention with marked success. He was led to choose his specialty by reason of his interest in the material progress of the people, his liking for all means whereby man utilizes the laws and materials of nature for his own advancement, and the belief that a man can be of great- est service to his fellow man by limiting the scope of his efforts and investigations. Mr. Lockwood came to Indianapolis and. in March, 18'>2, succeeded to the patent-law business of Charles P. Jacobs, Esq. His efforts, both in general law and in patent law, have met with invariable success, due to his thorough training and the study and care he always devotes to the preparation and conduct of all cases. Above all, he is reliable and spares no efforts to gain success in any undertaking. He is popular at the bar and in liusiness and social circles. He is a member of the D. K. E. college fraternity, of the Century and Com- mercial Clubs and of other well known and useful organizations. In 1889 he married Miss AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 198 Bertba M. Greene, a ilaugbier of CLmles P. Greene, Esq., of Indiauiipolin. He is a mem- ber of tbe Second Presbyterian Cburcb of Indianapolis and is interested in all movements for tbe betterment of tbe condition of bis fellow citizens and for Ibat reason is pul)lic- spirited and devoted to tbe rapidly-growing interests of Indianapolis, and especially of tbe State of Indiana. Joel T. Elliott. Tbere is no class of business men wbo more surely rear up visible monuments to tbeir industry and tbeir enterprise tban tbe builders of tbe sigbtly structures wbicb become a landmark, not only locally but in tbe bistorical sense, in all our great cities, and Joel T. Elliott bolds a prominent place among tbeni. He was born in Putnam County, Ind., Ai^ust 11, LS65, a son of J. M. Elliott, wbo was Ijoru on Blue-Grass soil and is now a resident and successful farmer of Putnam County, Ind. lu bis early manbood be followed tbe calling of a wagon maker and during tbis time bis sou, Joel T, , acquired a knowledge of how to handle a saw and plane. He was the second of eight children born to bis parents, and when he bad attained a proper age be was placed in the public schools of Putnam County, where he acquired au excellent and practical education. During the time that be was not pursuing tbe paths of learning, be was assisting his father in the shop. At tbe age of sixteen be began learning the trade of a carpenter, at which he continued to labor until he had attained the age of nineteen years, then he entered tbe railroad office at Fillmore, and learned telegraphy, and continued until the Fall of 1887. In 1887 be located in Indianapolis and commenced bis present business of contracting and building and from tbe start his work was in every way satisfactory and tbis fact soon became known to those wbo contemplated build- ing and his services were employed and he has now a patronage among the best class of citi- zens and all be can properly attend to. He was one of the firm of Ayers & Co., wbo put up $48,000 worth of work on the State Fair Grounds, principally on the Woman's Building and has built many of the handsomest private residences in tbe city as well as having erected numerous other Ijuildings of prominence. His work is characterized by its substantial and symmetrical nature, and bis patrons have found it a jileasure to deal with him, for he is thoroughly to be relied upon, is prompt in fulfilling bis contracts and is the soul of honesty. Although be started without means be has now a comfortable property, the result of energy, perseverance and economy. In September, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss Nona Horine, of Richmond, Ind. Mr. Elliott has taken quite an interest in politics and has ever voted the Democratic ticket, the success of which has ever been dear to his heart. Socially he is a member of tbe K. of P., West Indianapolis Lodge, No. 244, and be and bis wife belong to the Pythian Sisters. George W. Nash. M. D. An aljle physician in general practice wbo gives special at- tention to tbe diseases of children and is therefore most successful as a family practitioner, is Dr. George W. Nash, of Indianapolis. Dr. Nash was born in Hendricks County, Ind., October 15, 183-"), and is the eldest of seven children of Richard E and Frances (Smiib) Nash, tbe former a native of Ohio, tbe latter a native of Kentucky. Richard Nash was a farmer by occui)ation, and was a man of tbe strongest common sense and of tbe most praise- worthy enterprise within the limits by which he was necessarily circumscrilied. He died in 1846, his wife in 1856. Of their children, three sons, Richard, Isaac and William R., served in the late war. The two first mentioned lost their lives iu tbe service, the latter is a successful physician at Fairmount, 111. Dr. George W. Nash was ten years old when his father died, and the responsibility of carrying on tbe farm of eighty acres and caring for his six younger brothers and sisters devolved upon him to a very marked extent, and it is credit- able to him that, turning aside from tbe amusements and recreations so dear to youth, he devoted himself assiduously to work and in every manner possible aided his mother and made her burdens lighter. His early educational opportunities were not of tbe best, but be made such as he bad available with tbe result that he was soon able to teach school, and, for a part of the time at least, leave the heavier work of the farm to others better adapted to it physically, for the bard labor of his early years had to an extent broken down his con- stitution, never robust, and made such a change necessary to him above almost anything else. For five years he taught with increasing success, and in 1860 be opened a drug store at Brownsburg, Ind., and, iu his leisure time, devoted himself to the study of medicine, which he pursued diligently for three years. Meantime, as a druggist, he was making consider- 194 MEMOIRS OF INDIAiXAPOLIS able liiiaiicini progress, aiul lit> deteimiueil to forego tbe furtber stmly of his cbosen profes- siou for a time auil ilispose of bis drug store and engage ia general mercbamlising and mill- ing. In tbis new venture be was not so successful, but on tbe contrary sunk about all tbe means be bad accumulated, and in 1871 be relimjnisbed it, and, removiug to Covington, lud., again eugjiged in the drug business, in which he continued for three years. In ISTTt be became a commercial traveler, and as such was on tbe road until 1884. Meantime, in 1881. he located in Indianapolis, and upon quitting the roail opened a drug store in that city, which he conducted successfully until ISiKX when he solil it to his son. During all of this time be had not forgotten his natural liking for tbe profession of medicine, and be had availed himself of every opportunity to retain and add to all he had acquired of its theory in tbe coui-se of reading be had taken, and in 18Sri he entered tbe College of Physicians and Surgeons, Indianapolis, and was graduated therefrom in 1888 with the degree of M. D. , and at once began a general practice, which has been iuterrnpted only by bis absence in New York during tbe fall and winter of 18'.H) to take a post-graduate coni-se. He is a mem- ber of tbe dispensary stalt" of tbe College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is identitied with the Marion County Medical Society and the Indiana State Medical Society, and has read papers before the two bodies which have attracted nmch attention in tbe profession. In politics Dr. Nash is a Republican. He was married March 4. 1857. to Mary J. Clark, a native of Kentucky, who bore him four childrei': William B.. Lee T., Dolly and Daisy, and who died April 2i, KSiHl August Vl, 18',U. Dr. Nash married Alice M. Brown, a native of Kentncky. Dr. and Mrs. Nash are members of tbe Christian Church. Sylvester A. Morgan. The linger of time is one of the most satisfactory and reliable endorsers of a man's business career usually. Men in the various walks of life may with justilication bait and refuse to listen to tbe solicitation of a beginner; but in so doing he wouUl in many cases make a mistake and ]>ass by one who was in every way worthy his pat- ronage. ;nid this would be especially true in the case of Sylvester A. Jforgan. who, although be has been in business here only five years, has yet made an excellent reputation as a con- tractor and bnilder. He is a product of Butler County. Ohio, where he was born January 2, 1858, a son of Edward ,J. and Mary Morgan, well known residents of Elizabethtown. Bar tbolomew County. Ind. .Although tbe father was formerly a builder of considerable note, he bas for some time since given bis attention to farming, in which occupation be has been reasonably successful. In Elizabethtown. Sylvester A. Morgan received such educational advantages of which be is now possessed, and his leisure time when not in school, or tbe greater portion of it. was spent in learning the trade of a carjienter under bis father. He remained with bim until be attained bis majority and then engaged in the ice business in Louisville. Ky. He very soou gave up this work to engage in farming near Elizabethtown, Ind.. and after devoting his attention to this business for two years, meeting with misfortune in this, be then moved to Noblesville. Ind.. and began teaching school during the winter season, the warm months being devoted to carpentering which he had resumed, .soon having charge of work as foreman. He remained in that locality until about 1888, at which time be took up his residence iu West Indianapolis, commencing business ou his own responsibil- ity, and here bas been very successfnlly engaged in contracting and building ever since. Many- of the import;int structures of west Indianapolis have iieen erected by him and all the houses iu many blocks stand as monuments to his industry, knowledge of his calling and tbe estimation in which he is held l>y the public. He also built the whole plant for the Van Camp Packing Company an 1 has fultiiled some large contracts for the .American auvl Standard Wheel Company, Parry Manufacturing Company, built the adamant wall plaster building and some beautiful residences, particularly in the neighborhood of Fourteenth and Pennsyl- vania Streets?, in the city of Indianapolis. He has under his management a large force of men. and his operations are invariably conducted with safety and are always brought to a successful termination at tbe specitied time and to tbe letter of contract. He is a man of nublemisbed honor and loyal to his promises in all his undertakings. In 18Vt() he wedded Miss Sylvinia Snowden. of Elizabethtown. and both are worthy members of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Morgan being a trustee and treasurer since its foiuiding. Socially he is a member of Mystic Tie Lodge E. \- A. M.. the K. of P.. being a charter member of West Indianapolis Lodge, No. 244. and the Builders" Exchange. XXV .^ ,^(Qv^()^tAJ AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 195 William F. Lander. This geiitleiuuu has Lad a career in some respects remarkable, a narrative of wbicb will be found most interesting. He is a New England Yankee, and was born iu Medford, Mass., March 21, 1847, a son of Francis and Harriet (Kenedy) Lander, natives, respectivelj', of Boston, Mass., and the State of Maine. His father, a distant rel- ative of Franklin Pierce, was born and reared on '"Old Fort Hill,"' a locality popularly recurded at that time as quite an aristocratic neighborhood, now known as Washington Square. He became a ship contractor, and is now a resident of Cambridge, Mass. In the course of his busy career he has built wholly or in part many vessels, making a specialty of cabin work. He was well known among seamen and vessel owners, and had a most envia- ble reputation with the general business pul)]ic. Mr. Lander comes from patriot stock. His great-grandfather was orderly sergeant of the Concord, Mass., company, which did service in the Revolutionary struggle, and was at the historic Ijattle of Lexington, and lost a leg at the battle at ^loiimouth. He died at the age of forty-tive years. His paternal and maternal grandfathers were both soldiers and officers in the United States army during the War of 1812-14. His father is a veteran of the late war, having served aa second sergeant of Company F, Fifth Massachusetts Infantry, mostly in North Carolina. His grandfather Lander was educated at Eton and Oxford Colleges, England, and for several years was a professor of penmanship in the schools of Boston, in which his wife was also a teacher. He was a native of England, and was, no doubt, related to the great English traveler of that name. He died and was buried in Massachusetts. Mr. Lander's maternal grandfather was a sea captain, and was lost at sea at the age of thirty seven, by being washed over- board during a storm which his vessel encountered en route from Cuba to Boston. Will- iam F. Lander was reared at Medford, Mass., and educated in the public schools of that place. At the age of seventeen he went to sea and led a seafaring life for four years thereafter, making voyages to South America, the Sandwich Islands, Chili, Peru, Rio Janeiro, the Mediterranean and the island of Sicily. He doubled Cape Horn four times, visited tiibralta twice, spent eight weeks at Valentia, Spain. Relinquishing his sea life, he engaged in piano and organ manufacture at Cambridge, Mass., and continued in it with much success until IS84, as a contractor, employing from sixteen to twenty men. During that year he came to Indianapolis and engaged in the organization of fraternal orders and branches of the same, a kind of work in which he liad already had considerable experience, having been for a few years grand secretary of the K. & L. of H., of Massachusetts. In 188'J he organized the O. of E., and was made its supreme secretary. The affairs of this order are conducted in the most conservative manner, and it has come to the front as a popular and growing enterprise. Fully r),000 membership certificates have been issued, and more tiian a hundred local councils have been organized and are in a flourishing con- dition. Mr. Lander is a member also of the I. O. O. F. , the K. P., the Uniformed Rank, the A. O. U. W., the K. & L. of H., the M. W. and other orders. He is a popular mem- ber of the Columbia and Marion Clubs, of Indianapolis. Mr. Lander was married in 187.'), to Miss Emma J. Alderson, of Plymouth, Mass., :ind has six sons: Francis, Percy W., Roswell S. , Frederick, Charles A. and Robert V. Simon P. Scherer, M. D. The younger physicians of Indianapolis have, some of them, done as much to give reputation to tlie medical profession of the city as any of their older professional brethren, and one of the brightest, best infoi'med and most promising of this class is Dr. Simon P. Scherer, who was born in Tipton County, lud., August 20, 18(55, a son of the Rev. Ambrose H and Sarah E. (Patton) Scherer. Rev. Ambrose Hinkle Scherer was born in Guilford County, N. C. , November 22, 1822, and died April 14, 1892, at Sharpsville, Ti])ton County. At the age of twelve years he removed with his parents to Tennessee, where he remained three years. He then came to Hendricks County, Ind., in which State be lived until the day of bis death. At the age of seventeen years he united with the English Evan- gelical Lutheran Churcii. He studied theology under the direction and tutorage of Rev. Jacob Scherer, bis uncle, at Olney, 111. He was regularly licensed to preach the gospel at the second session of the synod of northern Indiana, held at Columbia City, Ind., in 1849, and was ordained at Ladoga, Ind., in 1852. His first charge was the Bethel Church, in Morgan County, Ind., which church he organized. This charge he served one year, when he moved to New London, Ind., organized Union Church, and supplied with it several 196 MEMOIRS OF INDIAXAPOLIS ueifjbboring poiats for live years. This work of orgauiziug eburches iu central Indiana, acting as a missionary, and most of the time witliout any assistance from the Ijoard of home missions, he was engaged in until the day of his death. Seventeen churches stand today iu Morgan, Madison, Hendricks, Hamilton, Tipton, Howard and adjoining counties, as the result of liis early, self-sacriticing and earne.st work. In the organization of several of the al)ove named churches, Mr. Scherer was assisted by the venerable "Father" Wells. Three years ago he was stricken with paralysis, when in the midst of his last work — the organization of St. Peter's Church, in Sbarpsville, Ind., and the erection of the church building. At its com- pletion and dedication, in June, 1890, be felt that his life-work was accomplished and resigned himself to the call of God. He was married to Sarah Pattou, a native of Maryland, in Car- roll County, October 9, 1850, and his widow and ten children survive him, remembering him as a devoted husband and most indulgent father. Dr. Scherer was reared amid all the advantages of a cultured Christian household, in the county of his birth, and was educated in the common and graded schools of Sharpsville. and at the county normal school. He remained on his father's farm until he was twenty two years old, and then, going to Indian- apolis, was for a year a student iu a ])roniiuent business college. The next year he spent in reading medicine under the direction of Drs. Heath and Rubush, of .Sharpsville. Then, returning to Indianapolis, he continued his medical studies with Drs. Todd and Maxwell and entered the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons in the fall of 1889, and was graduated therefrom with honors, as the valedictorian of his class, in March, 1891. In 1890 he was, for about seven months, employed as a drug clerk and assistant at the city dispen- sary, a connection that was of much practical benefit to him in the j)rosecutiou of his studies. Inunediately after his graduation he entered upon the practice of his profession in Indian apolis. His standing as a practitioner is indicated by the following facts: He is attend- ing physician to the polyclinic of the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, a member of the Marion County Medical Society and a member of the Indiana State Medical Society. He was married October 14, 1891, to Miss AUie J. Culley, a native of Monroe County, Ind., and a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Field) Culley, both of whom were born in this State, the former being now dead and the latter a resident of Indianapolis. Dr. Scherer is a member of the Presbyterian Church; his wife is identified with the Christian Church. In politics the Doctor is Republican. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is connected with other worthy organizations. As a citizen he is zealous for the public good and has ever contributed his full share to the furtherance of all worthy objects and measures. Alfred R. Hovey is one of the leading lawyers of Indianapolis, and the tirm of Hard ing & Hovey, of which he is a member, is the second oldest law firm in the city. ' Mr. Hovej' comes of the best American stock. His father is Goodwin S. Hovey. His mother was Salina Weed, a daughter of Reuben Weed and a relative of the late Hon. Thurlow Weed and Smith M. Weed, of New York, men of national fame. On his mother's side Mr. Hovey can trace his ancestry in America back to 1635. The Weed family are of revolutionary memory and Mr. Hovey"s great-grandfather was an olScer in a Connecticut regiment and as such risked his life in defense of American independence. Reuben Weed, Mr. Hovey's maternal grandfather, was a judge in Allegany County, N. Y. His great-grandfather was one of the early judges in Wyoming, iu eastern Peimsylvania, and his family were there at the time of the historic Wyoming Massacre, south of the present Wyoming County, on the bank of the Susquehanna, opposite Wilkesbarre. At that time Judge Gore was in the revo- lutionary army. The Hovey family are of Anglo-Saxon origin. Three brothers came to America in the seventeenth century, one locating in Massachusetts, one iu Vermont and one iu Connecticut, and from the latter descended the line of which Alfred R. Hovey is repre- sentative. From the time of his great-grandfather, the Hoveys and many of the families with which they have intermarried, have lived in New York State. Some of them were among the early settlers iti Wyoming C.iunty. the very garden spot of the State. With olhers, some of Mr. Hovey's maternal ancestors made a trade with the Indians, under authority of the general Government, and secured much valual)le land iu Cayuga Count}', N. Y., upon which they erected houses, barns, and fences and made other improvements. There was a conflict of authority which has become historical, and under orders from Gov. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 197 De Witt Clinton, the sheriff of Cayuga County was ordered to proceed to tlie neighborhood and burn out these sturdy settlers whom it had been found impossible to dispossess by milder means. Even this harsh measure did not succeed, for, bereft of house and home, Mr. Hovey's ancestor and his companions retained possession of and protected their title to their lands. This ancestor, Elisha Durkey, was a member of the general assembly of New York. Mr. Hovey has in his possession a letter concerning the burning of the farm- houses written liy his great-grandfather 101 years ago. Mr. Hovey's paternal grand- father, Alfred Hovey, was, at the time of his death, principal of the old Binghampton, N. Y., Academy, and had been for fourleen years. He was a civil engineer of the finest attainments, and in his professional capacity made surveys for several canals in the State of New York and of the Saginaw Canal in Michigan, and made the first survey for the Erie Railway west from Binghampton. Goodwin S. Hovey, father of the immediate subiect of this sketch, was born and reared and has always lived in New York. His earlier years were spent in the lumber business and he is now living, retired from active business, in the little old town of Dalton. He is the owner of considerable property gained by the industry and prudence of his active years. Always prominent where he has been known he has countless times been solicited to accept public office, but has never been prevailed upon to do so except when he consented to take the office of township supervisor, to which he was successively elected, an office involving grave responsiliilities under the laws of New York. Very active in religious matters, he has always been a liberal supporter of churches and for more than twenty-five years has been a Sunday school superintendent. Formerly he was a Free Soil Democrat, but since the organization of the Kepublican party has affiliated with it and exerted all his influence in suppoit of the principles it has rej^resented. Goodwin S. and Salina (Weed) Hovey had one son and two daughters. Of the latter Helen R. married Fernando Baldwin, a prosperous farmer, living near Dalton, N. Y : Minnie L. is the wife of Lorenzo S. Gelser. one of the leadinsr business men of Filmore. N. Y.; Alfred R. Hovev was reared at the family home in New York State and was educated at the Alfred University, Alfred. N. Y. After teaching school a couple of years in his native State he taught for a year at Sycamore, 111., meantime reading law. In November, 1877. he came to Indianapolis and pursued the study of law under the direction of Hon. Lucian Barl)our. In May, 1S7S, he was admitted to practice in the District and Circuit Courts of the ITnited States. He remained with Mr. Barbour until October, 1879. The firm of Harding & Hovey was organized in 1880. Mr. Hovey is popular at tiie bar and no less so in commercial and social circles. Following in the footsteps of his father, he is a stanch Republican. He was the first president of the Marion Cluli. the most active Republican organization in the city, and in 1892 was nominated by his party for presidential elector. He is a K. of P. and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was married in November, 1882. to Miss Sylvia M. Wade, a native of Champaign County. Ohio, and has two children, Maude, aged eigrht. and Goodwin S., aged two. The late Gov. Hovey was a descendant from the same old Hovey familv frotn which Alfred R. Hovev descended. Daniel N. Brown, D. D. S. The calling of the dentist is a most important one and to become thoroughly grounded in this branch of medical science, requires years of arduous study. To attain perfection as an operator, rec^uiies not only natural aptitude but experi- ence as a practitioner, and all their requirements are possessed or have been fulfilled by Dr. Daniel N. Brown who is one of the highly reararded professional men of the city of Indian- apolis. The town of Brownsville, Ind., gave him birth August 23, 1855, and the " Hoosier State" has been his home up to the present time. The family of which he is a member was among the first to settle in the State and for many years they were prominently con- nected with the history of Union County. The paternal grandfather, William Brown, was a native of North Carolina and after locating in Union Comity, Ind.. he entered land from the Government, which he cleared and converted into a fine farm. He resided on this home- stead for raanv years or until his deatii which occurred at the patriarchal age of ninetv-six vears. A part of the old house first erected on the place and occupied bv him is still stand- ing. He was a man of intelligence, enterprising, industrious and frugal, and as a natural sequence, he accumulated a comfortable competency. He was an uncle of Gen. Ambrose Burn- side. He was active in the affairs of his section, was interested in the political affairs of 198 U/iM/OZ/eS OF INDIANAPOLIS liis ilay, and lield tbo olHce of county treasurer and was several terms county commissioner. The parents of the subject of the sketch. Tiiomas E. and Mary J. (Brown) Brown, were born in Indiana, and from this State the father enlisted in the service of his country at the opening of the Rebellion, and was in the service from 1JS<)1 to IStiS. participating in many hard fought and bloody combats. He was seriously wounded in the engagement at Mission Kidge, being shot throngii the hip and back, and as be was unable to make his escape, he was captured and taken as a prisoner of war to Andersonville, in which foul pen he was coutined for eight months. He is now much broken in health from the hanlships, toils, and privations of army life and from the effects of the untold privations he endured while in prison. He and his worthy wife are now living in retirement at Liberty, Ind. Tiie early days of Dr. Daniel N. Brown, were spent in Union County, in the public schools of which he obtained a fair knowledge of the English branches, after which he tinished his education in the high school of Liberty, from wiiich he graduated. At the early age of seventeen he engaged in teaching the " young idea " and continued to follow this occupation during the winter months for about four years, the summer seasons being devoted to the study of dentistry, which profession he had decided to mjike his life work, bis preceptor beiugDr. S. C. Carter, now of Minneapolis, Minn. In ]ST< he began practicing his profession at Dublin, Ind., but one year later came to Indianapolis and became associated with Dr. B. B. Eaton, with whom he confined to labor untJl the latter's death. Soon after this he entered the office of Dr. Talbot with whom he remained until the latter sold out his business and moved from the city. FoIk)wing this Dr. Brown went to Cincinnati and for two years thereafter worked for the Ohio Steam Dental Company and at the expiration of this time located at Portland, Ind. (in 1881) where he opened an otSce of his own and practiced his profession until 1888. At the end of that time he returned to Indianapolis and accepted a position with the New- York Steam Dental Company, but in the winter of IS^Jl he again opened au office of his own and has built up an extensive and paying pationage. He is skillful and thorough in his work, anxious to please and willing to put himself to any trouble to do so, the result being that he has made money and has accumulated considerable property in Indianapolis. He was married on December 25. 18S1 to Miss LillieB. Ellis, native of Darke County, Ohio, and a daughter of Micajah and Mary J. Ellis, and to their union four children have been given: Pearl M., Thomas M.. Goldie Y. and Ernest Max. Mr. Brown is a member of the Marion Lodge. No. 1, of the K. of P., Uniformed Rank Indianapolis Division Xo. 2. He is a past Commander of the grand order of the G. C, and he and his wife are members of the Myrtle Temple No. 7, Pythian Sisters. In the Uniformed Rank of the K. of P. he has served as keeper of records, and he was also a member of the Drill Team, No. 18, which participated in and won the prize drill at Kansas City. The Doctor and his wife are members of the Friend's Church, and in politics he is a Repul>lican. D. A. Myers. One of the well known attorneys at law of Indianapolis who commands the respect as well as the admiration of his brother practitioners is D. A. Myers, who stands as a living refutation of the popular idea that "there is no honest lawyer." His liirth occurred at Gettysburg. Ohio, February 28. 1848, a son of Scipio and Mary (Campbell) Myers, the former of whom was born on what afterward became the battle Held of Gettys- burg, Penn. . the latter's birth occurring near that place. This worthy couple, in company with some of their Pennsylvania neighbors, moved by wagon to Darke County, Ohio, where they took up their residence on a farm, their neighbors settling in the same vicinity. They established tiie town of Gettysburg, Ohio, and named the township Adams in honor of their old home in Pennsylvania. Scipio Myers manifested his patriotism at the opening of the Civil ^A'ar l)y enlisting in the Forty-fourth Ohio Infantry and re enlisting in January. lSf)4, in the Eighth Ohio Cavalry service, and was in the command of Gen. Phil Sheridan to the close of the war. After his return home at the close of hostilities, he was elected to the State Legislature from Darke County, and in this capacity, as well as tliat of a soldier, his duties were discharged faithfully, earnestly and efficiently". He is still a resident of Darke County and is retired from the active duties of life and in the enjoyment of the fruits of a life well spent. He and six children survive the wife and mother, who died in Sej)tember, 1892. and all reside near Gettysburg, Ohio, with the exception of D. A. Myers. He was brought up on his father's farm and in early life attended the public schools, finishing his THEODORE V. DEXNV. AND ^[AIUON COUNTY, INDIANA. 199 education in and graduating from the Iowa State University in June, 1874. The following vear be graduatecl from the law department of the State University at that place, after which he came to Indianapolis, a total stranger, and entered upon the practice of bis pro ession^ Unlike the majority of young attorneys he was not compelled to wait long for clients, and his acrreeal.le manners and undoubted ability soon won him recognition at the bar, a reputa^ tiou which has known no diminution since that time. His practice extends in nearly all the courts He is a forcible speaker and pleader, and in the advocacy of cases l^efore a jury he isespecialy strong and successful. His legal training has been careful and thorough, which enabled him to grasp and easily solve the most complicated lega questions into their elementary constitutent principles. Ho is attorney for three of the leading building and loan associations of the city, as well as for a number of its most prominent business firms He eniovs the confidence and esteem of all the brethren of the legal profession, and m all matters looking to the advancement and welfare of the community he has always been prompt and liberal In 1879 Miss Mattie Wolf, who resided in the vicinity of Indianapolis, became his wife, and to their union two children have been given : Ernest and Tyner. Mr. Myers and his wife are church members. -r. ■ , ^ Theodore Vernon Denny and Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Denny. It is always a pleasure to deal with the history of one of those grand old pioneer families that have been distin- guished for patriotism, the genuine spirit of Christianity and the strong characteristics which have made its members men and women of mark. When a citizen of worth and character has departed from this life, it is meet that those who survive him should keep in mind his life work, and should hold up to the knowledge and emulation of the young his virtue^ and the characteristics which distinguished him and made him worthy tlie esteem o h.s neighbors. We, therefore, present to our readers a narrative of the life of the representative pioneer, Theodore Vernon Dennv. This highly honored and eminently useful member of society was a native of the Old Bay" State, born in the town of Leicester, the seat of an academy then, and loner after, noted for the thoroughness of its preparatory instruction as wel as for having laid the'educational foundation of many men renowned in statesmanship in letters, and m the learned professions. Like all thorough going institutions of learning, Leicester Academy imparted a high moral tone, a culture, to the people of its immediate neig d.orhood, by mere absorption if not bv actual contact. To this day, though the academy has no longer its prominence nor its' prestige, tlie town still retains all the characteristics of a literary cen- ter Theodore Vernon Dennv partook of the aca.lemic instruction of his native town, though not so liberally as did his brothers and sisters, who became teachers, bnnkers merchants, manufacturers and capitalists. The religious and practically missionary spirit was stroncrlv manifested throughout the family. Without exception, its members were orderly, industrious, independent, respected and influential. The family was a large one. It may be found to-dav with creditable representatives, in large numbers, m Leicester in the nei<.hboring cities of Worcester and Boston, and scattered throughout Massacluisetts and MaTne, and' indeed all New England, with a not inconsequent delegation m tlie Midd e, North-western and Southern States. The family traces its genealogy to John Denny who received from King Henrv VI, a grant of land in Combs. Suttolk County, England in 143J. It is a curious fact characteristic of its English strain and of its conservative and cautious tendencies, that lineal descendants of John Denny still own and occupy that particular land Theodore Vernon Dennv had within himself, to a greater extent than any of hiscollatera kindred, the constituent elements of the pioneer in civilization. He remained in his parental home until he attained bis majority. Upon attaining his twenty-first bntliday he gave way to his longinc' for that broader, less restrained and le.ss conventional life to be found ni the then farWe'st Early in 18'il, when John Hobart. a neighbor and companion from child- hood, he abandonded his native town. They made their toilsome journey to Ohio, where they remained for a vear without settled residence, and then in pursuance of their original impulse, thev pushed on to Indiana, to seek a permanent home, and as they fondly hoped o lay the foundation for moderate fortunes, in the capital of the new State. They bought land, cov- ered with a dense, dark forest, near the town of Indianapolis. The residence of these two families in Marion County date from 1823. Mr. Denny's land was^ located abou three miles southeast from the court-house. The Cincinnati branch of the Big Four and the Belt 200 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS railroails cross on the Denny farm. When the road to ('iucinnati was built it ran through the old farm house, necessitating tlie Ijuililiug of a new. When the Belt road was built it ran over the spot where the new was l)uilt, necessitating its removal. Near this spot Mr. Denny started in a settled life. On the 3()th day of March, 1823. he married Miss Eliza))eth McLaughlin, H member of the family and a niece of William McLaughlin who came to this county in 1821, and who lived near. Mr. Denny participated, as one of the original mem- bers, in the organization of the First Baptist Church of Indianapolis. According to facts and dates given in Col. Holloway's History of Indianapolis, it apjiears that this is the second church, now in existence, organized in the capital. In 1825, his wife who had previously been a Methodist, united with this congregation. For many years this husband and wife re- mained earnest and etKcient members of that society: and then, to aid a weaker one, removed their membership to the Lick Creek Baptist church, an organization old enough to have tigured at the constitution of the First Baptist Church of Indianapolis. Mr. Denny was a farmer, and an intelligent man. prominent in the councils of his fellows, and in school, church, and political matters. He was well read in the current topics of the day, and he was ahva\'s prepared for the most intelligent adversary in the discussion of any social, political or theological question. His reasoning was fearless, clear and convincing. He was too bold a man to truckle for favor. He never held an office higher than that of school director, and he never soughtone. He was exacting in his expectations of just treatment from others, and in his requirements of the conduct and associations of his children. He was a stern adher- ent to any cause or doctrine that seemed to him to be right. He lived in a time when theo- logical controversy was an absorbing occupation, and no man, not a professional controver- sialist, could maintain his side of a theological argument with greater force. He was a stanch Whig, and had an intelligent comprehension of the doctrines aud tendencies of that party. He did not live to witness its extinction. He was a pronounced anti -slavery man, but did not sympathize with the lawless methods of the Abolitionists. Earnest in his opinions that the newly opened Territory should not be contaminated with slavery, it cannot be doubted that, had he lived, he would have espoused warmly eveiy position of social or economic doctrine taken by the Republican party. He lived to see four children from his family of eigiit. attain mature years aud start in life apart from the parental roof. One day he complained of feeling ill, but took his axe and weut to the woods to drive away ill feeling by hard work. That effort no doubt hastened his death. He was iuunediately prostrated by a fever from which he died, on January lU, 1854. His remains were interred in the church yard of the Lick Creek Baptist church. After the establishment of Crown Hill Cemetery, the body was removed to the family lot in that beautiful resting place. As we have already seen, the maiden name of Mrs. Elizabeth Denny was McLaughlin. She was born in Washington County, Kentucky, March 24, 1S()5. When but nine years of age she lost her father and mother in a fatal epidemic then prevailing. Her uncle, William JIc Laughlin, took her to his home in Fayette County, Ohio. There she lived for four years, and then moved with her uncle's family to a point near Rushville. Ind., where they resided until 1821. From there they removed to Indianapolis, then containing but sis houses, and settled on a farm two miles southeast from the village. Through that land now passes the Michi- gan road, the Bent railroad, and that beautiful stream ap[)ropriately named "Pleasant Run." The farm is yet well known as the "McLaughlin Farm"' and is chiefly owned by memljers of the family. There Elizabeth lived until her marriage with Theodore V. Denny. The relig- ious and moral training of this young woman as well as her inherent strength of character, titted her for the arduous tasks that lay before her. In her home in the wilderness, with hardship and without material comfort, she and her husband struggled to build up a home. Eleven children were born to her, three of whom died in infancy. Her aim was then to rear and guard from physical and moral ill the eight who remained. It is enough to say of Elizabeth Denny that no one could ever point to a mean or dishonorable act of any child of hers. The death of her husband left Mrs. Denny with a small farm, not over fertile, with a debt of nearly §1,000; with four children not of age and one a helpless infant, and with the certainty of a future struggle for existence and for an honorable and respected place in the comnnniity. She took up her burden with courage, and carried it to the end. In a few years she relieved her husband's estate from debt: in time she educated her ELIZABETH DENNY. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 201 youngPi- children l)eyond tlie limit adopted by her abler neighbors. She showed executive and business capacity of ii high order and lived on the portion of the farm allotted to her in the partition, tilled it, marketed the produce, and bad money at interest,. In 1873, just before the inception of the great financial depression, by the fortunate disposal of her land, she became as affluent as she had iieen poor. She did not wait her death for the distriVmtion of her estate; but divided the most of it. equally among her children—giving liberal gifts, however, in the mean time, to Franklin College, to the South Street Baptist Church, and to the Home and the Foreign Missionary Societies of her church, objects in which she felt the warmest interest. Lick Creek Baptist Church, to which she belonged at the tiuje of her hus- band's death, affected perhaps by the more convenient location of other cliurches, and by a changed poi)ulation inlluenced by the neighl)orhood of a large city, relapsed into desuetude and dissolved. She reunited with the First Baptist Church and remained in it, as a member, as long as she lived. Her death occurred October 6, ISUO, and she was buried at her hus- band's side, in Crown Hill Cemetery. The children born to this worthy couple are named in order of birth as follows: Martha A., wife of John Wade Thompson of Indianapolis; Joseph A., of Lake City, Iowa; William C, of Indianapolis; Lucinda A., wife of Joshua H. Vande- man, of Warren township, this county; Austin F. and Albert W.. both of Indianapolis. Besides the living children of this ]iioneer couple, their living descendants number nineteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Dr. Thomas B. Harvey. There are physicians and "doctors.'" The public faith in men so-called is almost unbounded, but it is not deserved in equal degree by all such. There are pretenders in every profession and business. Indianapolis has, from its pioneer days, been most fortunate inthe number, character and skill of her family physicians, and among them was the ideal family physician, Dr. Thomas B. Harvey, who was l)oth a physician and the son of a physician. His father. Dr. Jesse Harvey, a member of the Society of Friends, was a noted "AlxJitionist and philanthropist, an educator who taught the first school in Ohio to which colored children were admitted and a missionary among the Indians of Kansas, where he died in 1848. His maternal grandmother, Mrs. Burgess, a Virginian, when her father's estate was divided, received her patrimony in slaves, whom she brought to Ohio and gave their liberty in a land of freedom. The mother of Dr. Harvey was, like his father, of Quaker stock and she fully sympathized with the latter in his humanitarian efforts and lived a life of self-denial that he might the more easily carry on his self chosen work for mankind. When he died the family were left in straitened circumstances and were obliged to practice the most rigid economy. Dr. Harvey's means of literary education were restricted to evening reading, and early in life he addicted himself to a habit learned from his mother of studying far into the night. From his father he had inherited a natural inclination and talent for scientilic research especially iil the domain of medicine and surgery. In ISIH, at the age of nineteen (for he was born in Clinton County, Ohio, November 29. 1827), he began the study of medicine, and he graduated from the Miami Medical College in the spring of 1851 and located at Plaintield. Ind.. where he remained ten years, building up a large practice and identifying himself with all the interests of the town. He was a ]iart of its social and educational life, and organized a literary society which was maintained with weekly meetings during the entire peiiod of his residence in Plaintield. Those ten years passed in Hendricks County constituted a period of intelligent and busy apjirenticeship. The spirit and sentiment which had led his grandmother to free her slaves and had impelled his father to give up much of his devoted life to the education of the negro was alive and quickened in Dr. Harvey by the outbreak of the Civil War. His call was not to the front and in the field, but to the State Capital where he was appointed examining surgeon for the Indian- apolis district, a position which he held to the close of the war, and which led him to remove his household to Iiidiauopolis, where he resided thereafter until his death. Following the war came the revival in literary and jirofessional education which has resulted in so much good to every department of human endeavor. By nature and inheritance Dr. Harvey was a teacher. This was first manifested during his residence at Plaintield, not alone in the organ- ization and long maintenance of the literary seciety mentioned, but as well in his activity in bringing into existence the Hendricks County Medical Society, of which he was the first president and which he did much to make studious, harmonious and progressive by the 20'J MEMOIRS OF INDIAXAPOLIS establishment of a winter course of lectures, weekly, for the beuefit of students and neicrb- boriiifr physicians, and by other scarcely less effective means. When, in ISBU, the Indiana Medical (!ollege was organized. Dr. Harvey was elected to the chair of medical and surgical diseases of women, which he held until his death. For twenty years he lectured in his chosen specialty and was particularly anxious to complete the course in which Death found him engaged, remarking frequently to his family and friends that he might after having so done, lie willing to retire from the exciting work of a didactic course. In the palmy days of the old Indiana Medical College, it was not uncommon for Dr. Harvey to hold a clinic for hours, comprising the whole range of medical diseases. It has been related that, once in ISTH. when there was some dilticulty as to the hospital clinics and the faculty of the Indiana Medical College hiid withdrawn from the hospital staff, Dr. Harvey apjieared before the class and said: "Gentlemen, you need not concern yourself about clinical material, my associates and I have not practiced twenty years among the poor of this county to find ourselves at this time unknown and unappreciated. Let it be but once announced that there will be free clinics on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at the Indiana Medical College, and there will be abundant material in our ante-rooms." Under this arrangement he then presented cases from 80' clock until dark and was not ableto treat all the waiting patients who were thus enabled to avail themselves without charge of this great knowledge and skill. His clinics at the city dispensary for women were never neglected, nor those at the city hospital, where every Wednesday for twenty-tive years he was in attendance, attracting always a large concourse of students from all the medical schools of the city as well as many active practitioners. He was distinctively a family physician, and as such he combined all the qualities that go to make up the highest conceivable professional type. No man ever rated his profession more higbly. He loved his work with an uns]iaring and increasing devotion, and more than forty years in it found him as full of enthusiasm and anxiety to improve as when he began it. He loved his work for itself and not for any ))ecuniary reward or honor that it might bring biin. He regarded it as a sacred trust, ennobled it in his own mind and gave the utmost powers of his heart and brain to it. To uphold the dignity of the profession, to enhance its character and to widen its scope and grasp, was a burden always borne upon bis heart. To ]>roduce edu- cated )ihysicians with noble aspirations and Inroad culture, to elevate the standard of profes- sional re(|uirements, were objects tbat apjiealed to his whole nature, and be counted no per- sonal cost too dear that aided it. Not only was be the chief spirit in organizing the Hendricks County Medical Society of whicb he was president and before which he read the first papei-. but he also aided in the organization of the Indianapolis Academy of Medicine, which was afterward merged into the Maiion County Medical Society; was a member of thelndiana State Medical Society, the American Medical Association and the ^Mississippi Valley Medical Society. In 1880 he was elected (iresident of the Indiana State IMedical Society. In 1886 the degree of LL. D. was conferred upon him by the Indiana State University. In 1888 be was a delegate from the Indiana State Medical Society to the International Medical Congress held at Washington. D. C. He was a permanent dean of the faculty of the Indiana Medical College. Nothing could induce bim to forego bis lectures and clinics, though often be was worn out with overwork and should hav(> been in bed or recreating free from professional cares. "I will finish my twentieth year" said be to his family "before I resign my chair. "" Upon the afternoon njion which he was stiicken be said to bis son Jesse, in the anteroom: "I ho]ie to get through this lecture all right. It is an imjiortant subject and I am going to cite some cases I re|)orted to the St. Louis meeting of the American Medical Association."' In a brief half hour he lay unconscious in the arms of bis son and his fellow students and was transferred to the clinical chair on which he had examined scores of patients. Even as be was wheeled from the amphitheatre be asked for bis notes and attempted to assort and arrange them, intent only on the work be bad been striving to do until the surging stieani that destroying his noble brain bad overwhelmed the remotest chamber of tboiigl t and action, and be passed into unconsciousness and silence. At 8 o'clock on the evf ning of Ihat day (December 5, 1889), be died. While a resident of Plainfield Dr. Harvey married Miss Delitha Butler, who with two sons and a daughter, Lawson, Jesse and Elizabeth, suivive him. Another .son, Frank, who had determined on a medical career, was drowned during his sophomore year at Harvard. Dr. Harvey made many contributions to the Marion County AND MARION COUNTY, IND/ANA. 203 Medical Society, hut few of them have tieeii published. Among his papers c<)ntiil)uted to the Indiana State Medical Society and published in its transactions, are the following: In ISfil, '-Report on New Remedies;'"' in 18fi3, "Puerperal Eclampsea:" in IS/1, "Prevention of Lacerations of the Gervi Uteri;" in 1SS7, "Ovarian Diseases Complicated with Preg- nancy;" in 1888, "Conditions Rendering Diagnosis Difficult in Pelvic and Abdominal Diseases." Jesse Butler Harvey, M. D. Men do not choose professions under accidental circum stances, or if they do, their names almost invariably become enrolled on the list of lamentaljle failures. In writing the biographies of the "successes" in the different avocations, we write for future as well as pre.sent readers; and they will ask "why successful, and how ?" In answering this question it is but necessary to tell something of the career of Dr. Jesse But- ler Harvey, who was born in Indianapolis November 4, 1864, a son of Dr. Thomas B. and Delitha (Butler) Harvey, the former of wiiom was a leading practitioner of the city for many vears and a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Dr. Jesse B. Harvey was educated in the public and high schools of Indianapolis, after which he entered Earlham College, where lie pursued the .scientitic course three years. He then began the study of medicine with his father, from whom he had inherited a decided taste for the profession, his kind heart natu- rally "turning to that tieldof human suffering for his life work, and in ISS'.I he entered the Indiana Medical College and after a thorough three year's course, graduated in Match, IS'.H'. at which time he received the api)oiiitment from the Government as assistant surgetn at the National Military Home at Marion, Ind., m which capacity he served one year. In the win- ter of I8y'2-y3 he went to the city of New York where he took a post graduate course and also attended the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, from which institutions he received cer- tificates. ' He returned to Indianapolis at once and entered upon an extensive general prac- tice which has since known no diminution. As a physician his rank is among the first in the city. His diagnosis of disease is comprehensive, accurate and quick, his application of remedies speedy and bold, and the resnlt is that his patronage is continually and rapidly growing iu proportions, and in proportion he is prospering financially. He is fully abreast of the latest discoveries in medical science aiul is absorbed in Ins profession. He has found that to be successful necessitates continuous study, and therefore is a deep and earnest reader and carefully and conscientiously studies each case that is placed under his care. He is a member of the Marion County Medical Society and while attending medical college iu In- diana he was a druggist and clinical assistant of a city dispensary for one year. He was married June '21, 1S93, to Miss Elenora Warner, of Chicago, a native of Springfield, Ohio, and a daughter of Simeon and Rebecca (Harrison) Warner, who were also born in the Buck- eye State. In politics the Doctor is a Republican although he is by no means a partisan or a politician. A1.0NZO A. ZioN'. master of transportation of the Indianapolis Union Railroad, was born in Lebanon, Ind., July 23. J846, a son of William Ziou, who located in Boone County, lud., in 1834, to which region he came from east Virginia, where he was born January I'J, 1812, and died March 15, 1880, in Boone County. He was a blacksmith by trade, but later engaged in general merchandising, a calling which received more or less of his attention the remainder of his life. He was a man of great energy and public spirit, and held various offi- cial positions in his section, among which was county sheriff from 183(5 to 1840, and at vari- ous times for many years he was postmaster at Lebanon. He was for a long period railroad agent at Lel.ianon, and he was (me of the active promoters of the old Lafayette & Indian - ai)olis Railroad, and was one of the directors of the road. The town of Zionsville was named in his honor. He was a Repultlican in politics, was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and in this honorable secret organization, took some of the highest degrees. He was noted for his benevolence, in fact, he was charitable to a fault, and his friends were legion. He was married to Miss Amelia Sims, who was l)orn in Brookville. Ind., May 29, 1814, their union taking place on December 13, 1832, at Rushville, Rush County. Ind. To their union seven sons antic, pnsliincj and euterpiising man. He attended tbe schools of liis native town until be attained bis thirteenth year, then entered railroad service, and in ISS'.I commenced to learn telegraphy in tbe office of the old Lafayette & Indianapolis Railroad, where he remained until 1S(>3. He then entered the service of the United States Military Telegraph as an oper ator, and was on duty in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, as well as a number of other southern States. He was on the battlefields of Nashville and Cleveland, Tennessee and De- catur, Ala., and although bis duties as military telegraph operator was considered very dan- gerous service, be fulfilled his duties untlincbingly. and escaped unharmed. He received an bonorable discharge in JIarch, 18fi4, after which be was appointed agent of the Indianapolis, t'incinnati \- Lafayette Railroad at Lebanon. Iiid., and became freight agent of the Big Four road at Indianapolis in 1S74. When the Belt Railroad was com]ileted be was appointed chief train dispatcher November 11, 1877, which position he held until tbe Indianapolis Vnion purchased tbe Belt Railroad, when be received the appointment to the responsible position lie now holds. He has served two years on the school board of West Indianapolis as treas- urer, and the ably conducted schools which are in vogue at tbe present time are in a great measure due to tbe efforts of Mr. Zion, and to the building of the pleasant, commodious and light school-bouses which were erected through his energy and )iusb. September 1, 18R8, be was married to Miss Anna Morris, a daughter of Peter and Esther Morris, of Lebanon, Ind., berbirtb having occurred in Columbus, Ind., Junell. 1840, and their son Eddie A. .was born November fi. ISfi!', and died Septemlier 7, lSi:lO, his untimely death being deeply mourned by all who knew him. Harry F. was born August 29, 1875. The elder son was a fireman on the Fnion Railroad at tbe time of his death, a position liis brother Harry holds at the jiresent time. Mr. and !Mrs. Zion and Harry can each use a telegraph key in an expert manner. Mr. Zion has passed through the chairs of Lebanon Lodge, No. 48. and Magnolia Encampment. No. 45. of tbe I. O. O. F., and has represented both in tbe grand lodge and grand encampment of the State. He is a trustee of West Indianapolis Lodge, No. 244 of the K. of P., and is also a member of Comanche Tribe, No. 128. I. O. R. M. , in which he has passed all the chairs, and has also represented this tribe in the Great Council of the State. He is a member of the Train Dispatcher's Association of North .America, of which be was president two terms, and he was also one of its promoters and organizers. Mr. Zion is a man who keeps thoroughly posted and up with tbe times, is ener- getic and pushing, and being in tbe full vigor of manhood be has manv vears of usefulness before bin). He understands bis business thoroughly, can be relied upon at all times, and is one of tbe thoroughly popular officials of the road witb which be has so long been con- nected. Ovid Butler. This distinguished lawyer, journalist anil philanthropist was born at Augusta. N. Y.. February 7. 1801. and died at Indianapolis, Julv 12. 1881. He was a son of Rev. Chauncey Butler, the first pastor of the Disciples Church of Indianapolis, who died in 1840. His grandfather. Capt. Joel Butler, who was a revolutionary soldier and served at Quebec, died in 1822. In 1817 tbe family removed from New York to Jennings Coun'tv. Ind. . where Ovid Butler grew up and was educated according to his opportunities, and taught school and read law. He settled at Sbelbyville in 1825. and practiced bis profession there until lS3f>, when he removeil to Indianapolis. He ccintinued his practice in that city until compelled to retire on account of ill health in 1849. having as jiartners Calvin Fletcher. Simon Yanders and Horatio C, NewcomVi. successively, and during this period be built up a large and lucrative clientage. As a lawyer. Mr. Butler excelled as a counsellor and in tbe jtreparation of cases. With not many of the graces of tbe orator, his style was concise and strong, neither humorous nor ornate but logical and convincing. He was noted for the rest- less perseverance witb which be pushed every cause through the courts and be was regarded as a most formidable antagonist. Few of his competitors at the bar possessed mental strength and culture in tbe same degree and few were so indefatigable in their (lerseverance. During a few years succeeding tbe Mexican War. while the question of tbe extension of slavery was being ajritated, he was active in politics. He established tbe Fief Soil Bnnver at Indianar>olis in 1848. This paper went beyond tbe mere question of the extension of slavery and attacked slavery itself in its stronghold. Its motto was "Free soil. Free States, Free Men." Before this humanitarian problem engaged his attention, he bad been a AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 205 Democrat. He served ou the Free Soil electoral ticket ami upon important political com- mittees and made many speeches in advocacy of the anti slavery principle iu the campaigns of 1848 and 1852. lu'the year last mentioned he contributed very largely to the fund for establishing the Free Soil Democrat which in 1854 was merged into the Iiiduiiiapolis Jour- nal in which Mr. Butler had a controlling interest and which became the organ of the Repub- lican party. Jlr. Butler also helped to establish an influential Free Soil paper at Cincinnati and he was liberal in contributions to and prominent in advocacy of the cause espoused by Louis Kossuth upon his memorable visit to America. After his retirement from the bar, he gave much attention to the interests of the Christian Church and of the Northwestern Christian Uni- versity, now called Butler University. For many years he and some friends had contemplated the establishment of an institution such as this university, and the session of the Legislature of 1849-50 they obtained its charter, which was drafted by Mr. Butler, and which thus clearly set forth the object of the University: "An institution of learning of the highest class for the education of the youth of all parts of the United States and of the Northwest : to establish in said institution departments or colleges for the instruction of students iu every branch of liberal and professional education; to educate and prepare suitable teachers for the common schools of the country; to teach and inculcate the Christian faith and Christian morality as taught in the sacred scriptures, discharging as uninspired and without authority all writings, formulas, creeds and articles of faith subsequent thereto; and for the promotion of the sciences and arts."' For twenty years he served as president of the board of directors of the university, retiring in 1871 at the age of seventy. In 1827 Mr. Butler married Cordelia Cole, who died in 1838. In 1840 he married Mrs. Elizabeth A. Elgin, daughter of the late Thomas McQuat, who survived him only a year, dying in 1882. During the latter years of his life he sought quiet and retirement and removed his residence from hi.s old home in town to his farm north of the city. Here his family assembled, his children and their chil- dren, to enjoy his society and pay respect to his wishes in all things. His life was well spent and useful, devoted most generously to the good of his fellow men. Henrt Crdse, farmer. Although over four-score years have passed over the whitened head of this venerable old pioneer, his mind is as keen and as active as in the days of his early manhood, and it is only so far as his physical being is concerned that Father Time has left his traces. His walk through life has been characterized by a sturdy independence, uncompromising honesty, great energy, and the utmost loyalty to his family, his friends and his country, and he may truly be said to be a man among men. He is a product of Butler County, Ohio, where he was born February 0, 1812, but since 1820 he has been a resident of Indiana, at which date he came with his parents to this region, and has ever since resided here with the exception of three years which he spent in Illinois. He is a son of Henry and Susannah (Cress) Cruse, who were natives of the Buckeye State where they were married about the year 1798, and eventually their imion resulted iu the birth of live sons and live daughters, of whom Henry was the eighth in order of birth. Their names are as follows: Philip, Susannah, Absolom, Leah, Solomon, Joseph, Rachel, Henry (the subject of this sketch), John and Levina, all of whom are now deceased with the exception of Henry. The paternal grandparents of the latter were Philip and May (Stnmpp) Cruse, natives of Germany, who left the home of their birth and crossed the ocean to America about 1 <25. After thirteen weeks on the ocean they reached this country and took up their residence in North Carolina, where they each, for seven years afterward, worked for one man in payment for their passage thither. They were shortly after married and brought up a large family, principally boys, who like their father, who died at the age of one hundred and ten years, became Ijlacksniiths by trade. Among these sons was Henry, whose Inrth occurred about 1761 in Guilford County, N. C. His union with Miss Cress took place about 1785 in the Old North State and there they made their home until their removal to Butler County, Ohio. In 1810 they took up their residence in Vincennes, Ind. , and in 1820 came to Marion County where the remainder of their days were spent. Upon the opening of the Black Hawk war Henry Cruse enlisted in the service in 1832 and was under the command of Capt. John W. Reddin. While fighting the redskins he camped ou the ground where the city of Chicago now stands, at which time there were 50(» regular troops stationed there and the now second city in the Union consisted of a few French settlers. After the Indians had been subdued 206 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Henrj' returned to liis home where he shortlj- after fell a victim to cupid's darts, and wooed and won for his wife Miss Eliza Jane Whitinger, and the two were made one on October 9, 1884, in Marion County, which has been their home ever since. To them a good old-fash- ioned family of fifteen children were given and they were named as follows: Snsan. born August 2, 1835, was married to Jonathan Campbell in 1861 and is now a resident of Hamil- ton County, Ind; Mary Jane, born September 29, 1836, married J. S. Hinshaw in 1858 and resides in Hamilton County; Margaret, born December 8, 1S37, married James Moulton (deceased) in 1857 and is a resident of Indianapolis, Ind.; Solomon, lioin August 22, 1839, married Nancy Jane Stultz, who is now deceased, and resides in Hamilton County; Leah, born September 30, 1841, married Thomas Campbell in 1866 and now lives in Argentine, Kan.; Martha, born December 21, 1842, married Jacob Cloe in 1865 and died one year later; Absolom was born May 14, 1844, married Myra Vance in 1871 and now lives in Clay County, 111.; Henry, born November 17, 1845, married Sarah Heaton in 1869 and lives in Clay Count}', 111.; Jacob, l)orn December 16, 1847, married Sarah Pierce in 1870 and lives in Hamilton County, Ind.; Daniel, born December 3, 1849, married Lucinda Iml)ler. and now lives in Boone County, Ind.; Sarah, born December 29. 1852, died in infancy; Eliza, boin Novem- ber 16, 1853, married John Kolyer in 1883 and now lives in Indianapolis; William. Ixirn November 25, 1855, married Sarah Sutton in 1880 and lives in Marion County, Ind.; Peter, born November 5, 1858, married Ellen Newby in 1879 and lives in Marion County, and Thomas, born September 13, 1860, married Delilah Sutton in 1885, and died in 189(1. Henry, Absolom and Jacob served in the Civil War, the first two serving in the Seventieth Indiana Infantry, and all returned safely to their home with the exception of Henry who was wounded in tiie left leg in one engagement. The mother of this family is a plump and active old lady, still capable of doing a considerable amount of hard labor, and bids fair to live many years longer. She is a daughter of Henry and Susannah (Ernest) Whitinger, who were Ohio people, married in 1813. She had tliirteen brothers and tluee sisters, making a family of seventeen children, ail of whom lived to maturity, and six of whom are living at the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Cruse are the grandparents of eighty-two children and have twenty great-grandchildren, which makes their family record almost unparalleled. Mr. Cruse's father and mother lived to be sixty five and ninety-six years respectively while Mrs. Cruse's father lived to be sixty- six years and her mother to the age of ninety-two years. Amos W. Fisher, M. D. The field of medicine and surgery has so widened, the reme- dies in use being so many, the diseases so numerous and increasing through the moditications of life in our growing civilization, and surgery being applied now in so many eases where previously medicines alone were given for relief, that the most conservative of physicians, even, have become persuaded that there are potent reasons why there should be si)ecialists in tlie profession. It is manifest that the ])hysician and surgeon who ajaplies himself dili gently t;o the stud}^ and practice of the profession in given forms only should become much more expert in them than he would be if he divided his time i)etween all the ills of which flesh is heir. Every school of medicine now permits special practice and to this is due much of the knowledge and experience that have been given to the world in the past quarter of a century. The subject of our sketch, a well known and popular physician of Indianapolis, one whose fame and practice extend far out into the States on every side, was born in Prel)le County, Ohio, March S, 1837. His father, John Fisher, was a farmer by occupation, born in Ohio in 1816, of German descent, and died at the age of thirty-three. His wife was Eve liaper, a native of Wayne County, Ind, and daughter of John and Elizabeth (Keesling) Uaper, the former a native of Liverpool, England, who came to America when a lail and settled in Wayne County in 18t18. John Raper was a soldier in the War of 1812, and after his death his widow drew a pension. She was a native of Virginia, of German descent, and lived until A]iril 29, 1879, and was nearly ninety years old at her death. The mother of the subject of this sketch survives her husband and resides near Richmond, Ind., at the age of seventy-six. John Fisher and his wife were the parents of live children, our sul)ject l)eing the eldest. He was reared in Union County, Iiui., upon a farm and received his prinuuy education in the old conventional school-house of logs. Subsequently he attended the college at Richmond, Ind., and later the Southwestern Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio. After teaching school for about live years, or in the spring of 1861, he began the study of medi AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 207- cine with Drs. Hasty & Weeks, in Heury County, Ind. Two years afterwiiid Dr. Fisher entered the Physio-Medical Institute at Cincinnati and attended one course of lectures, when he began the practice in Wayne County, which he continued, with the exception of two years spent in Illinois, until his coming to Indianapolis in 1880. At this time he entered the Physio-Medical College of Indiana at Indianapolis, from which he graduated one year later, and since that time has continued to practice in this city, confining himself to treatment of piles and diseases of the rectum. ' In this special practice he has been eminently successful, ranking among the foremost physicians in Indiana in his specialty. Since 1881 Dr. Fisher has tilled the chair of diseases of the rectum in the Physio- Medical College of Indiana at Indianapolis, and he has also been a trustee of the institution for the past several years. The practice of Dr. Fisher extends all over the country westward to Nebraska and Colorado, southward to Mississippi and also north and east. Dr. Fisher has been for five years secre- tary of the American Association of Physio Medical Physicians and Surgeons, and has held the same position in the State association of that body for an equal length of time. Since the organization, over thirty years since, he has held numerous positions in that body and was its second secretary. The Doctor is a gentleman of social impulses, finding much pleas- ure in the companionship of agreeable people, and he takes nmch interest in the Masonic order, with which he has been connected for a great many years. Dr. Fisher was married April 28, 1862, to Nellie A. Pennock, a native of Ohio, and daughter of Ira and Aurora (Gilbert) Pennock, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Ohio. Mrs. Fislier died April 16, 1888, and Dr. Fisher again married June 16, 1889, his last wife being Mrs. Martha E. (Coddington) Green, a native of Union County, Ind., and dangljlerof Enoch Coddington. Dr. Fisher is a memlier of Plymouth Church. In politics the Doctor is a Republican, earnestly supporting the candidates of that party. Hon. John C.wen. Few men have lived more quietly or unostentatiously than John Caven, and yet few have exerted a more salutary influence upon the immediate society in which they move, or impressed a community with a more profound reliance on their honor, ability and sterling worth. His life has not been illustrious with startling incidents or striking contrasts; but it has shown how a laudable ambition may be gratified when accom- panied by pure motives, persevering industry and steadfastness of purpose. In presenting to the readers of this volume a sketch of his life, character and public acts, it will lie found that his name is closely connected with the peace and prosperity of the capital city of Indiana. For ten years he ably performed the duties of chief magistrate of the city of Indianapolis, and during this time evinced ([ualities of head and heart which shed lustre upon hisnanje and won the hearty approval of all right thinking peo]ile. His career points its own moral, and it is not to be wondered at that a history of his life would be of more than ordinary interest, for it enables society to arrive at correct conclusions and to establish theories of life, its obligations and po.ssibilities, which cannot fail to be of benefit to thoughtful people. He comes of Scotch Irish and English-Scotch parentage, and was born in Allegheny County, Penn.. April 12, 1824, his parents being William and Jane (Laughead) Caven. He was left with but little means, but he inherited what was far better, a healthy body and a vigorous mind and a reverence for the good and beautiful and the true, which were the stepping stones to success in later years. He was always very generous in his judgments, for he studied every side of a ((uestion carefully, and in the councils of his city has ever been considered a leader whose judgment could at all times be relied upon. In youth he was inured to hard work and his labor brought him into direct contact with the children of toil, for which reason he has every right to be considered a self made man. His ad- vantages for acquiring an education were not of the liest, but he was a student by birth, and although his books were few and his instructors inferior, his mind was retentive and what he learned he did so thoroughly. In time he acquired a wide range of knowledge and a polish that would have done credit to a graduate of any university. At school he mastered the old English reader and Daboll's arithemethic, and with this foundation he went fourth to master all liranches of learning that would better prepare him for a successful career at the bar. He spent some time as a workman in salt works and coal mines and also as a flat boatman, unhesitatingly putting his hand to any honorable employment he could find to do. In 1845 he came to Indianapolis, and in 1S47, at the age of twenty three, entered the law 208 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS office of Smith i Yandes, and iu due time entered ujiou the practice of the profession he later adorned. In lSt38, when thirty-nine years of age, he was elected to the mayorality of Indianapolis without opposition, and his administration was so able that in 1865 he was again elected without opposition, and during this time, which comprised eight vears, and while Indianapolis was rapidly developing in every way. he gave much impetus to her prog ress and development. In 1868 the residents of the city elected him to the State Senate for four years, during which time he made an enviable record for himself, and his speeches were eloquent upon all matters touching political, educational and humanitarian suljjects. He voted for the fifteenth amendment, and earnestly advocated the establishment of schools for colored children. He was again elected to the office of mayor of Indianapolis in 1875. and the two terms following he succeeded himself in the position. In the routine work of the office of mayor he tilled the requirements of a just and humane magistrate, and his efforts to reform the fallen who were brought before him will ever remain as monuments to his faith in the good that lies in every human heart, and the powerful effect of moral suasion. He was instrumental in secxiring the Belt Railroad, and establishing the stock yards at Indianapolis, and at the time of the great strike of 1877 he proved himself equal to the demands of the hour, and made a record for himself and the city, which has been com mented on favorably by the press of the entire country. Mr. Caven is an honored member of the ancient order of Masons, in the mysteries of which he is thoroughly drilled, and he is deeply devoted to its principles. He was the first and for seven years continued to be the deputy for Indiana of the supreme council A. Jt A. Rite, northern jurisdiction. He was the first worshipful master of Mystic Tie Lodge, F. Jc A. M., and held the position seven years. He was the tirst grand chancellor of the K. of P. for Indiana and was reelected, and was the only one who ever was, and was the first officer of the first Uniform Rank in Indianapolis. Mr. Caven is a tine specimen of physical manhood, is six feet tall and weighs 210 pounds. He is a bachelor. l>ut l>y no means a recluse or cynic, for he loves home and social enjoyments. Time has dealt kindly with him. and many years of usefulness are yet before him. WiLLi,\M Hexrt Wagsek. The question of demand and supply is one which agitates the mind of every thinking man to-day. The rapid growth of cities, the abnormal increase in population tend to raise to a higher pitch the call for more products to sustain life, and there are constant opportunities for bright men to array themselves as public providers. The groceryman is especially essential and from him may be obtained everything that goes to supply a well set table. A well conducted and well supplied house is that of which William Henry Wagner is the proprietor in Haughville. He is the oldest citizen now residing in the town and iu days of yore cultivated the laud on which the town of Haughville is located. He was born iu Jackson Countv, Ind.. in 18-14. a son of John Wagner, who is still living and a resident of Jackson County. The latter was born in Kentucky and came to Indiana seventy-four or seventy-five years ago and took up his residence in Jackson Countv with his father, George Wagner, who was a Pennsvlvanian bv birth. George Wag- ner went to Kentucky when a young man and there lived among the Indians for some time but died in Indiana at the extreme old age of ninety-eight years. He was a man of tine constitution and great vigor and when in his ninety-seventh year he walked from Jackson to where Haughville now is. preferring this mode of locomotion to riding. He was a farmer by occupation, as is his son. John Wagner, who has attained to the age of seventy-nine years. He has been successful in the accumulation of worldly goods and is now in the enjoyment of a liberal competency. He was one of the pioneers of Jackson County and has been a healthy and rugged man the most of his life, his tine constitution being without doubt inherited from his father who was never sick a day in his life, never had the toothache, even, and never took a dose of medicine throughout his long career. William Henry Wag- ner was one of a large family of children born to his parents and his early education was obtained in the district schools of Jackson County. On October 7, 1861, he enlisted in Company A. Fiftieth Indiana Infantry, and during his service was in many hard fought battles among which may lie mentioned Murfreesboro and Mumfordsville. Ky.. where he was taken prisoner and was kept in captivity three weeks before being paroled. Some time after rejoining his command he was again taken prisoner at Lexington. Tenn., this time by Gen. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 209 Forrest. He served his country faithfully in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi, and besides the engagements aljove mentioned, was at the liattles of Franklin, Nashville, Mobile, Fort Blakely and others. He was mustered out of the service September 20, 1865, and returned to Jackson County, Ind., and was married to Miss Abigail Carman, who died in 1890. He has since been united in marriage to Miss Maggie Longfellow, of Haughville. Soon after wedding his first wife he came to Haughville and turned his atten- tion to farming and teaming, in fact, did not hesitate to engage in anything that was honor- able in oriler to obtain a livelihood. He has many a time plowed the ground on which his present grocery store is standing, and at one time or another has cultivated the entire ground on which Haughville is situated. In 1889 he opened a grocery store and meat market and since that time has been successfully engaged in following this occupation. He keeps a first-class line of goods, a large stock at all times, and has a patronage which speaks in an elocjuent manner as to the popularity of his house. He has served two terms as marshal of Haughville, and for six years acted in the capacity of constable. Socially he is a member of the I. O. O. F. , the K. of P. and for some time he has been major of Anderson Post of the G. A. R. Politically he has always been a Republican. Mrs. Wagner's father was a successful physician of Decatur, and was extremely well and favorably known throughout that section. He was born in New York State, on Lake Champlaiii, removed from there to Ohio where he was married to Miss Sarah Williams, then came to Decatur ('ounty, Ind. Mrs. Wagner is the only surviving member of that family and was the youngest of their six children, four of whom lived to be grown. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner are members of the Christian Church, and he has been an officer in the same. He comes of sturdy Penn- sylvania Dutch stock, and is a man of sound business principles, to be relied u])on at all times. ■ Edwin R. Lewis, A. M. , M. D. The philosophy of the German, to learn one thing, but to learn that well, is being adopted by the medical profession to a very considerable extent, the olden prejudice against any member becoming a specialist having practically died out. Time has demonstrated that the physician who devotes himself exclusively to given forms of disease, or to surgery, or given forms of surgical cases, becomes far more success-ful than if he generalized, and at the same time he confers inestimable benefits n))on the gen era! practitioner by imparting to him the general results of his investigations, practices and triumphs. The subject of this sketch. Dr. Edwin R. Lewis, has devoted himself to diseases of the nose and throat, with the result that he has become eminent in his profession and has conferred inestimable benefit upon his fellow creatures who have suffered from attacks in those members, and at the same time the results of his practice have aided his brethren. Dr. Lewis was born at Madison, Ind., April 2, 1839, being the son of James and Sophronia (West) Lewis, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Massachusetts. The paternal grandfather settled in Madison, Ind., in the year 1818, being one of the pio- neers of the ))lace, and he was previously a soldier in the War of 1812. The maternal grandfather of our suljject was in the navy in the War of 1812, and his great grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Thus it will be seen that the blood of loyalty and patriotism pervades the veins of Dr. Lewis. The father of Dr. Lewis was reared in Madi- son, where he engaged in l)usiness when he grew to man's estate, and resided there until his death. Our subject was reared in his native place, receiving instruction in the graded schools, and subsequently attended Amherst (Mass.) College, whence he graduated in the year 1861. In that same year, August, and directly after he passed from college, he enlisted in the Twenty-first Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and served three years, being mustered out in August, 1864, with the rank of captain. Previous to enlisting he served three months on the .staff of Gen. Wallace. During his service with the gallant Twenty-first he partici pated in the battles of Antietam; Fredericksburg, siege of Knoxville, Wilderness, Spottsyl- vania. Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and numerous skirmishes, being constantly in active service. At the battle of Knoxville he was wounded in the right arm, a most serious injury, and he narrowly missed losing that member. After being mustered out with a record of which he may well be proud, for he was always at his post of duty and was brave in battle and a gal- lant and skilled officer, ho entered, in the fall of 1864, the medical dejiartment of Harvard University, from which lie graduated in 1867. He then engaged in practice at Amherst, 210 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Mass., until 1870, wheu he went to Sj'riii as professor of cheaiistry in the medical college at Beirut. Here be remained for thirteen years, or until 1883, and then returned to America and entered the Polyclinic College in New York. In April, of the following year, he came to Indianapolis and entered uj)on his practice, but left in the fall to accept the professorship of chemistry in Wabash College, a position he held until the fall of 1888, pursuing the practice of his profession during this time. He then returned to Indianapolis, where he has since remained, being a specialist in disease of the throat and nose, and has built up a very large and lucrative practice and has attained great eminence. He is a patient, studious and persevering man, possessed of a vast fund of general knowledge, learned and skillful in his profession, and a gentleman of culture and refinement. His is a natuie that attracts and he inspires conlidence and respect on all sides. Dr. Lewis was married in 18(')4 to Har- riet Goodell, at Amherst, Mass.. who died in Syria in 187M. A son born to this union, Edwin S., graduated from Wabash College iu 1888 and then spent four years in John Hopkins University, at Baltimore, where he took tlie degree of Ph.D., and during his study there took two scholarship prizes, which entitle him to two seasons of study in Europe, under the direction of the University. After graduating he received an appointment as professor of the Koman languages al Princeton College, which distinguished position this remarkably talented young man is now tilling. The attainments of Piof. Lewis in scholarship are truly estraor dinary and he has l)efore him a brilliant future. Dr. Lewis was mariied a second time in 1885," at Crawfordsville, IncL.to Ellen Poole, of Philadelj.hia, who died in April, 1889. In April, 1892, tlie Doctor was married to Rose Baldwin, of Indiiinapolis. Our subject is a mem- ber of the Marion County Medical Society, of the Indiana Medic.il Society, American Medical Association, the American Khinological Society and the American Academy of Medicine. Besides his connection with these several bodies of distinguished. men, he is also a member of the G. A. R. , of the L. L., and of the various orders of masonry up to and including the Scottish Rite, or thirty-second degree. He is likewise connected with a number of prominent social organizations, among which is the Columbia Club, Country Club, and the Indianapolis Literary Club, the latter being a most exclusive association, the membership being based upon merit. The Doctor is a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, as also is his wife. In politics he is an independent, being influenced in his vote largely by the character and merit of the candidates for office, having, of course, jironounced views upon the great ques- tions that divide parties, but neither of the great parties properly reflects his opinions. He is a warm personal friend of Secretary Gresham and ardently endorses the independent stand of that gentleman. Dr. Lewis' connection with the many organizations named above, in all of which he takes active interest, would indicate a very large personal acquaintance, but these represent only in jiart those with whom he has association, for he enjoys the friend- ship and esteem of distinguished people all over this country and in Europe, who are attached to him on account of his noble qualities of mind and heart, and who admire him for his scholastic and professional attainments. Judge Addison L. Ro.\che. Seventy six years have passed over the head of the gen- tleman whose name heads this sketch, leaving their impress in the whitening hair and lined features, but while the outer garment of the soul shows the wear and tear of years, the man himself is richer and nobler and grander for the experience that each successive decade has brought hira. He is one of the old settlers of Indiana, but was born in Ruther- ford County, Tenn., in 1817. In 1828 he moved with his parents to Bloomington, Ind., and was educated iu the State university, graduating in the class of 183fi. All his class- mates except one have j>assed over to the silent majority and he is left almost alone. After finishing his schooling, young Roache went to Rockville, Ind., and entered the law office of Gen. T. A. Howard, being admitted to the bar in 1839. After traveling for about two years he located in Rockville, Ind., in 1842, and began practicing law, remaining there until April, 1859. In the meantime he was elected to the Legislature from Parke County, Ind., first in 1847-48, and re-elected, serving two terms. In the year 1852 Mr. Roache was elected to the State supreme bench, and after serving eighteen months resigned and resumed his practice at Rockville. In April, 1859, he removed to Indianapolis, and formed a partnership with the late Joseph E. McDonald, which continued until the hitter part of 1869. During the eleven years they were together Mr. Roache and Mr. McDonald built up AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 'Jll a very large corporatiou practice, and were attorneys for the defendant iu many of iLe whisky cases, then very numerous. As a result, Judge Roache's health became shattered, and iu the latter part of 1869 he was obliged to abandon his practice, which he did not resume until 1876. At that date he began practicing with his son-inlaw, E. H. Lamme, the partnership continuing until the fall of 1887, when Mr. Lamme removed to Los An- geles, Cal., where he now resides. Judge Roache has not practiced any since 1887, and is now retired from the active duties of life, satisfied with a long career of usefulness. In the year 1871 he was one of a committee of five to devise a city school law, which they did, and which law is now, with minor amendments, the school law of Indiana. The section which made the public libraries, now so common, possible, was originated by Judge Roache, and the people of the State are now reaping the benefit of his wise foresight. He served on the school board of Indianapolis for years, and also served for years as one of the trustees of the State university at Bloomington, Ind. He is of English descent on the paternal side, and his father. Dr. Stephen Roache, was a native of the Old North State. The latter came to Indiana in 1N28, located at Bloomington, but later removed to Rockville (1855), and died at the home of onr subject in 1873, when seventy-eight years of age. His wife died in August, 1891, when ninety-three years of age. Socially Judge Roache is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is a member of the Presbyterian Churcii. In June, 184'2, he married Miss Emily A. Wedding, and to them were born seven children, of whom five survive, one a son, A. L. Roache, Jr., and the remainder daughters. John G. Raths.\m. In him is found a man whose business career is a decidedly inter- esting one showing the shrewdness, Ijusiiiess ability and competency which can be attained by the natives of other lands. This gentleman is a Horist whose place of business is a most attractive one to the lover of the beautiful, and is advantageously situated on the corner of College Avenue and Fifteenth Street, where he does a general greenhouse business, and retails his goods at figures within the reach of rich and poor alike. Mr. Rathsam owes his nativity to Bavaria, Germany, where he was born in 1856, and when still a lad, over twenty years ago, he crossed the ocean to the United States to see what Dame Fortune had in store for him on this side of the water. He almost immediately came to Indianapolis and com- menced working at anything honorable he could find to do. After continuing thus for two years, and being anxious to give his attention to some settled pursuit, he engaged in garden- ing, for which occupation he seemed to possess a natural aptitude and decided liking. After some time he removed to Noblesville, Ind., following gardening for three years. With the ]audal)le desire of bettering his financial condition he moved l^ack to Indianapolis and embarked in the manufacture of crockery and Hower pots for florists, at the corner of Alabama Street and Fort Wayne Avenue, which business he continued with success for eight years. At the expiration of this time he came to his present location and began his career as a florist and gardener, in which he has met with good success and has built up a trade strictly in keeping with his honorable methods of conducting his affairs, his energy, perse- verance and reliability. He is prompt and accurate in supplying the wants of his patrt ns, has a line line from which to select, and is deserving of great credit for the manner in which he has bent the force of circumstances to his will, and has gained a liberal patronage and a comfortable competency. April 15, 1879, witnessed the celebration of his marriage with Miss Maggie Decker, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., and four children have blessed their union — three daughters and a son. Mr. Rathsam is a member of the Marion County Florists' Association, and he and his wife are members of St. Paul's German Lutheran Church, of whicli he has for .some time been officiating elder. He is of the stuff of which good citizens are made and is a credit to his calling and to the business community in general. JoHx Randolph Brown, M. D. A recognized expert in the treatment of diseases of the mind and nervous system. Dr. John R. Brown, of Indianapolis, is likewise well and favor- able known as a general practitioner of skill and success. Born in Randolph County, N. C. , December 20, 1855, he is a sou of John R. and Mary (Lane) Brown, his father's occupa- tion being that of merchant and planter. Dr. Brown received his literary education at Trinity College (N. C), and began the study of medicine in 1876, under the direction of Dr. J. D. Graves. Later he attended lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Balti- more, and at the University of Louisville (medical department); and, coming to Indianapolis 212 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS in 1S7T, be was graduated from the Medical College of ludiaiia in 1S82, aud was immedi- ately thereafter appointed interne at the Indiana Hospital for the Insane. Not hmg after ward he was made first assistant physician of that institution and he served in that capacity for six years, resigning it to accept the position of assistant superintendent in the Eastern Hospital for the Insane, at Knoxville, Tenn., to which he had heen called. In this position he served with credit and increasing reputation for four years, hut reliu<|nished it to remove to Indianapolis to enter piivate practice. At this time, in connection with his general prac- tice, he is conducting a private sanitarium for the treatment of diseases of the mind and nervous system, which is meeting with such success that it promises soon to rank with the most popular institutions of its kind in the country. Dr. Brown is a memlier of the JIarion County Medical Society, of the Indiana State Medical Society and of the .American Medical Association. He was married in 1889, to Agnes Fletcher, of Indianapolis, daughter of Dr. W. B. Fletcher, and has one daughter, Agnes C. Brown. Dr. Brown stands no less high in the public esteem as a citizen than as a physician, and as an expert in mental and nervous affections be is becoming well and widely known. HiR.\M C. Castor, M. D. During the comparatively short period of Dr. Castor's prac- tice he has met with unusual success and gained much substantial reputation as a general practitioner with the profession aud the public. Hiram C. Castor was born in Indianapolis, April 11, 18(')(), a son of Edwin A. and Samantlia W . ((Traham) Castor. His father was by birth a Pennsylvanian: his mother was an Indianian. They took up their residence in ludianapolis about 1858 and are well known and highly respected in the city, Edwin A. Cas tor, who is a master builder aud superintendent of construction, having a record as a soldier during the Civil War of which any man might well be proud. He was a member of a Pennsylvania regiment and did gallant service on manj^ a hard-contested field. Dr. Cas- tor was reared in Indianapolis and received his literary education in the public schools of the city. In 1886 he began the study of medicine under the direction of Dr. E. S. Elder, and in the fall of the same year entered the Medical College of Indiana, fi'om which institu- tion he was graduated in 1890 with the degree of M. D., aud immediately entered upon the [)ractice of his profession. He has been careful and conservative, yet sufficiently original in his practice, aud has achieved a success which has already been quite substantially rewarded tiuancially. he having been enabled to purchase from his professional earnings a comfortable home aud fix up an attractive aud well appointed office. Dr. Castor is a member of the the Marion County Medical Society and of the Indiana State Medical Society. His popu- larity as a man aud a citizen maj' be inferred from the fact that he is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the K. of P. and the Uniformed Bank, K. P. In politics he is a Republican, but he has no political aspirations and is too busily devoted to his prcifession to ever think of any. He was married November 25, 1888, to Gertrude Isaac=, a native of Marion County and a daughter of Alfred ami Sarah (Webb) Isaacs, who has borne him one son named Byron E. Castor. Henry Russe, "Man lives not unto himself alone'' was said l)y one who was wise and good, and there is nothing in this world that presents a more inspiring or nobler spectacle of a mau, who, although immersed in business that requires much ardent labor and care, finds time to give to the succor of the needy and distressed, and upon whom the cries of the orphaned and the sorrows of the widowed are not lost. Such a man is the subject of this sketch, Henry Russe, wholesale dealer in seeds, grain, flower and feed, at Nos. 23 and 25 North Tennessee Street, Indianapolis, and also a member of the school board of this city. Mr. Russe has felt the touch and the sting of poverty and the spirit of man's infirmities hav ing l)een upon him, it has quickened his sympathies and broatlened his chaiities so that he is a man who has done and is doing much good in this world. Mr. Russe was born at Osna- brueck, Germany, April 17, 1849, being the son of Herman and Angel (Schue-tte) Russe, both of whom died in their native country, German}'. The father carried on the business of a general merchant and was also a farmer, besides he held office under the Government for a number of years. He and his wife were the parents of nine children, namely: Louisa, liv- ing in Germany; Mary, living in Cincinnati; Lisetta, matron of the German Orphans' Home of Indiana, and William, liviqg in Germany, the others being dead. The subject of our sketch was reared in Germauv, where he received an education, to a certain extent, and AXD MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 213 remained with his father in the store until 18')9, when he set sail for America from Bremen, and arrived in New York on the steamer "Herman;" went thence to Richmond. lud., where he was employed as laborer on the Panhandle road for some years. He held the position of Hreman for two years and was then made railroad car inspector, holding the position until the strike of 1874, when, because he refused to obey an order to take out an engine and run it (which meant his antagonizing his fellow workmen), his wages were cut, which led him to leave the employ of the Panhandle and go to the Big Four road, where he tilled the posi- tion of car inspector for sixteen years at the Union depot. Then, in 1889, he l)ought his present business from John Osterman and has carried it on most successfully ever since. Mr. Ru.sse was elected a member of the school board in June, 1892, and tills the office with great fidelity and usefulness. He has l)een president of the German Orphan Home for the past twelve years, was its secretary for five years and is now one of its trustees, manifesting a most lively and sincere interest in and sympathy for the unforlunate ones who have been deprived of their natural protectors. Mr. Russe has deep-seated and reverential religious convictions and is a member of the German Evangelical Zion Church, is a trustee in that body and has been its president. Our subject has many social and business interests, among which may be named his connection with the Odd Fellows, he having passed all the chairs of the subordinate lodge and the encampment; is a memlier and a trustee of the K. of H. ; is president of the Standard Building & Loan Association, a veiy nourishing and popular organization; is a trustee in the Turners' Association, in which he takes a very de- cided interest; is a member of the board of trade, and is president of the German Amer- ican Democratic Club. Thus it will be seen that Mr. Russe is a very busy man, for his busi- ness is a large and growing one, demanding a great deal of his time and care, and in every organization mentioned with which he is connected he is known as one of the most industri- ous and useful members of them, respectively. Besides the individual cases which he looks up, tlse many charities and public enterprises with which he is connected, and the every day call that is made upon him for advise and counsel, all these unite to make of him one of the l)U8iest and most useful men in the city. When Mr. Russe landed in this coun- try he had but 65 cents in all the world; but he had a big capital of pluck, nerve, industry and good common sense. He was not afraid of any kind of honest work, and had strong arms, a robust body and the best of health. Working hard by night he attended a commercial college one-half of each day, reserving the remaining one-half for sleep. Doubt- less as he worked through the long and silent hours of the night be I'eviewed in his mind what had been taught him during the day and thus indelibly impressed the lessons upon his memory. In this way the persevering and good man acquired his English education. After the storm, calm, after the battle, peace. Mr. Russe has toiled early and late, but his duties now, while many and great, are not compulsory, for he has by thrift and good manage- ment acquired a ver_y nice property and might retire altogether from business if he would. He has surrounded himself with the comforts and luxuries of life and has a most happy home, which is to him in very truth the dearest ]ilace upon earth. He was married in 1873 to Miss Amelia Hebany, a native of this city and a most worthy woman, wife and mother. He and his wife are the parents of a most interesting family of four living children, namely: Harry. William, Eddie and Paul: one, Freddie, is dead. Alfred Bbewer. This well known and enterprising contractor is a member of the firm of A. Brewer & Son, and the emanations of his skill and knowledge of his calling may be seen in all parts of the city of Indianapolis, where his home has so long been. He was born in Southport. Marion County, Ind. , October 20, 1842, his parents being Abram and Cathar- ine (Smock) Brewer, both of whom were born in Mercer County, Ky. The father was a son of John A. Brewer, also a native of Kentucky, and with him moved to the then wilds of Marion County, Ind. in 1825 and located in Perry Township where they cleared up and put under cultivation a timber farm. Catharine Smock, the mother, was a daughter of Peter Smock, a Mercer County Keutuckian, who also became a resident of Marion County in 1825 and located on a farm just south of Pleasant Run. Abram Brewer and his wife possessed decided relitfious tendencies and for many years were membeis of the Presbyterian Church, but during the latter part of their lives were connected with the Baptist Church, which they helped to organize in their neighborhood, and they gave their liberal assistance to the erec- :!ll MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS tioii of oup of tli« first cluiiclii'8 in their sectiou of the country. To them a family of seven (iliildien were •,'iv('ii, four sons and two (laugbters of whom are living at the present time. Al)ram ]?rewer ilieii in ISCiO at the age of forty-five years, having lieeu a tiller of the s(m1 all his life and a reasonalil}' succe.'^sful farmer. The grandfather died when the 8ul)jec't of this sketch was a small boy. Alfred Brewer was the third child born to his parents and in the district schools of his neighborhood he acquired a good practical education and on the home farm stout muscles and an independent and energetic spirit. In ISfjO he began learning the trade of a carpenter and after following this occupation for about six years in various por- tions of the county he came to Indianapolis and for two years thereafter was in the employ of various contractors, after which lie moved to Newton, Kan., where he, himself, engaged in contracting and continued four years. At the end of that time he returned to Indian- apolis and in IS77 lie became a contractor here, since which time he has erected some of the handsomest and most substantial residences in the city, several of them being among the most beautiful on Woodrutf Place. He thoroughly understands every detail of his work, is to be re'ied upon at all times, and his services are therefore in demand. In 1862 he was tinited in marriage with Miss Mary A. Anderson, a Kentuckian by birth, and their union has resulted in the l)irth of five children: Calvin L. who is Lis father's able assistant and partner in business, and Etta (Cumingor) who is a resident of Louisville being the only ones living. Ida (lied at the age of seventeen yeais, Carrie also died at that age and Maggie passed from life in infancy. Mr. Brewer is a member of the Contractors and Builders' Asso- ciation and is one of the most substantial citizens of the city. Geokoe ^V'. Vehnon, M. D., V. S. Recognized as a specialist of ability and success in the treatment of diseases of children and as a dermatologist, Dr. George W. Vernon, before devoting himself to these 8[)ecialties had attained an enviable re]mtatiou as a general medical practitioner, and is regarded by his professional brethren as a physician of wide information and the highest order of trained judgment. Dr. Vernon was Ijorn in Muskingum County, Ohio, Ajjril 20, 1857, a son of Noah and Mary (Morgan) Vernon, the former a native of Ohio and of Scotch-English descent, the latter a native of Virginia and of German parentage. The family of Vernon were among the |)ioiieers of Ohio, and Noah Vernon was a farmer of enterprise and success. After his death, which occurred January 1, 1864, the old homestead in Ohio was sold and the family removed to Champaign County. 111., where Dr. Vernon was reared and educated in the common schools, which he attended winters, being obliged to assist in carrying on the work on the farm during the spring, summer and fall; and, being the eldest of the cliildren, many of the resjionsibilifies of caring for the family rested upon him. At the age of seventeen he began teaching .school, and was thus employed with considerable success for about six 3 ears. In 1880 he l)eg8n to deal in drugs, in a small way. near his home, and later removed to Champaign. III., where hi' served as a prescription clerk in one of the leading drug stores. In the fall of 1S83 he took up his residence in Indianapolis, Ind., and began the study of medicine with Dr. Jose])h Eastman, and in due time became a student in tlie Central ('ollege of Physicians and Sur- geons, from which he was graduated in February, 1886, by competitive examination securing the position of interne to the Indianapolis City Dispensary, which he filled with credit for a year. During the autumn preceding his examination he was made assistant to the chair of physiology in the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons. In the fall of 1888 he became lecturer on physiology and assistant to the chair of diseases of children, in the same institution, and in the sjiriiig (jf 188!) he was made profes.sor of diseases of children and dermatology, and still occupies that chair. Immediately after his graduation he entered iipon general practice, which he continued with increasing success until July, 1S'.I'2, since when he lias limited his practice to diseases of children and dermatology, and in his chosen field his success has been most creditable and flattering. Dr. Vernon is a niemljer and has been for three years treasurer of the Marion County Medical Society and a member of the Indiana State Medical Society, of the Mississippi Valley Medical Society and of the American Medical Association. He has been physician to the Indianapolis Orphans' Home since May, 1888, and consulting ])hysician on diseases of children ;it the city hospital and the city dispensary. In the s))ring of \>^'.Ki he had conferred upon him the degree of V. S. by the Indiana Veterinary College, and is professor of physiology and secretary of that ^^^..^-^r^f: < :p^^ AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 215 institution. Politically Dr. Vernon is a Republican, and he takes an intelligent and active interest in public affairs, municipal, county. State and national. He is a Mason and a K. of P. and is identified with other prominent secret and heneticial orders and associations. As a citizen he is public spirited and helpful to every measure and movement tending to the benefit of the people at large. JoHx GuEDELHOEFER. Astouishing has been the progress from the great lumbering coaches of George I., of England, to the artistic, graceful and light vehicles of to-day. In this age of elegance, refinement and polish, not only must artistic touch be upon the car- riage, the phpeton and the surrey, but the necessary strength must be concealed, as it were, in bars, braces, bolts and springs of light and almost airy proportions, the whole combining to form a beautiful effect. The enormous increase in the demand for carriages and wagons of all grades has rendered their manufacture a prominent industry in all parts of the United States. Indianapolis has long been regarded as a leading source of supplj' in this line, and one of the oldest, best-known and most reliable houses engaged in it is that of John Guedel- hoefer, who is a native of Germany, and has been a resident of Indianapolis since 1869. He was born December 26, 1832, to John and Anna (Gross) Guedelhoefer, who were also na- tives of Germany, in which country they resided all their lives, the father being engaged in mining. The subject of this sketch was about six months old when his mother died and after reaching a suitable age he was placed in the public schools which he attended until he was about twelve years of age, according to the law of that country. He was trained in the art of carriage making from the time he was about seventeen years of age and possesses an intimate knowledge of all the details of the business and the requirements of the public in the direction of trade. In 1869 he decided to come to this country, and upon bis arrival in Indianapolis' he had but 5 cents in money. He immediately set about securing employment and after working at his trade for three years he had saved enough money to engage in busi- ness for himself, founding his present concern on a very small scale in 1873, his shop on South Street being but twelve feet square. In pursuing this calling he sliowed the utmost diligence, and the superior excellence of his work soon attracted the attention of the trade, and his business developed at a very rapid rate. In 1886 he became the owner of a trian- gular piece of ground at the corner of ^Yest Georgia Street and Kentucky Avenue, and he at once proceeded to erect thereon the commodious buildings in which he is now doing busi- ness. These buildings consist of a blacksmith shop 5(1x60 feet, a wagon factory 20x80 feet, and a paint and finish shop 40x100 feet in 3ncts to Lawrenceburg by wagon, before there were any markets for them at Indianapolis. The mother of onr subject is living in the eighty-fourth year of her age. She bore her husl)and three children, two of whom are liv- ing: George W. and William H. : John M.. decea-«ed. served a short time in the late war, being discharged on the account of disabilities. Our subject was but six years of age when he came with his parents to Indianapolis, reaching here by the canal packet boat. He was educated in the common schools of the country, completing his course at the Northwestern Christian University, now Butler University, gradnatiog July 1. 1S*51. and thirteen days later. July 1-1. 1S61. he entered the army, thus literally stepping out of the sch"X>l into the arena of battle. Mr. Spahr enlisted in Company F. Third Indiana Cavalry, and served three years and three months as a private soldier and took part in every battle fonght by the Army of the Potomac during that time, including South Mountain. Antietam. Fredericks- burg. Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and every engagement or skirmish in which his regi- ment t'X)k part, except one. that of Beverley Ford, at which lime Mr. Spahr was absent at Washiogton. He had a horse shot under him in Virginia in a cavalry engagement under Gen. Wilson. He took part in what was called the great Wilson raid, the latter part of June. 1S*>-1, when Gen. Wilson, with his division of cavalry, and Gen. Kantzes' brigade of cavalry went in to the rear of Gen. Lee's army and cut off his supplies and destrc>yed his railroads from Richmond to the Roanoke River. This was undoubtedly the hardest and iCreatest raid of the war. In this raid Gen. Wilson was hotl v pnrsuetl by the cavalry of Gen. Lee's army, and also by a large force of infantry, for fourteen days and nights. Mr. Spahr was mustered out in September, ]8*>4, at In«iianapolis, Ind., receiving an honorable dis- charge after thirty eight months of active, continuous service in the field. He came home very much impaired in health by reason of the excessive hard service which he had seen, and went to his old home on the farm where he spent three years trying to regain his health. after which he entered the law school at Indiaua[x>lis. and graduated therefrom in 1S69, when he bejran the practice of law in said city and has pursued it diligently ever since. Mr. Spahr has always taken an interest in military affairs. He was commissioned major and chief of cavalry in the State militia under Gov. Porter. The army organizations grow- ing out of the war, are very near and dear to him. He earnestly believes in caring for the needy comrades, and the widows and orphans of those who fell in defense of our country. In politics he is a Repablican. pronoanced and positive, believing firmly in the principles. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 217 feacliings and patriotism of his party, and Las worked earnestly for the success of his party in numerous campaigas since the war. As a lawyer he has won a well deserved reputation, having had a number of very important cases, one of which began in 1858, three years Ijefore the war, and which had been pending twenty years before he went into the case, and which was appealed four times to the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois. He gives the cause of his clients close attention, and vigorous and determined efTort. Our subject was married in IS(jf) to Miss Lizzie V. Root, of Rush County. Ind., who has l)orne him two chil dren. Mar}' and Florence, both graduates of the Indianapolis High School. Mr. Spabr was commissioned by Gov. Grey, of Indiana, a member of the committee authorized l)y act of the General Assembly of Indiana, to mark the places on the battle-tield ot Gettys- burg, occupied by the several regiments from Indiana in that great battle and to erect suitable monuments on the places thus marked, commemorating the part taken by Indi- ana troops in that engagement. When the committee was called together Mr. Spahr was elected chairmau, and in his report to the Governor he designated Gettysburg as the turning point in the war, the battle marking the high tide of the slave holder's rebell- ion. Mr. Spahr l)elieves that the influence and presence of religious societies, checks and restrains the evil tendencies of the people, gives us better society, better laws, and better government, lifts the people up iu to a higher and better life, and to that end he has worked and contributed of his means. Thus he has lived and is living a life of usefulness, with the motto ever iu view that the purpose of the life of man is to be good, and to help one another. Lewis C. Ci.ine, of Indianapolis, Ind., was born near Cloverdale, Putnam County, that State, October It), 1851. He is the sixth sou of Nicholas Cline and is of German and English descent. His early life was divided between labor on a farm during the ''crop" seasons and the attendance of short terms of school in the winter. At the age of sixteen young Cline, by the consent of his mother and older brothers (his father Laving died three years previous), re.solved to leave the farm and begin the battle of life by a reliance upon his own resources. Ho soon found employment, and by careful planning and economy accumu- lated means to continue his education and eventually to take a course of study in Asbury (now DePauw) University, after which he was engaged for two years in teaching public schools. In 1871) he began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. E. B. Evans, of Greencastle. Ind. On completing the required period of study he attended the Jefferson Medical College,Philadelphia,Ponu., from whence he received his medical degree in 1879. He then returned to his native county and began the practice of medicine at Putnam- ville, where he at once acquired the respect and patronage of the best people of that vicinity and in November of the same year was married to Joanna C. Stevenson, a daughter of the late Dr. A. C. Stevenson, of Greencastle, one of Indiana's greatest pioneer physicians and surgeons. In the spring of 1880 Dr. Cline entered into a partnershiji with Dr. R. F. Stone, at Bainbridge, a flourishing town in the northern part of his county. This pleasant association continued until the following autumn, when, after an extensive acquaintance and a thorough intrcjduction into the practice of the community, assisted by the good will and courtesy of Dr. Stone, this partnershi]> was by mutual consent dissolved and the latter phy- sician removed to Indianapolis. After six years of active professional work at Bainbridge the subject of this sketch also removed to the city of his present residence, where he con tinned in general practice until he had by a course of study fitted himself for that line of work which he intended to adopt as his future specialty. During the winter and s()ring of 1887-88 he attended the postgraduate school and hospitals of New York, where he took a course of study with special reference to diseases of the throat, nose and ear. He supple- mented his studies during the following year by taking a course in the Mackenzie Throat Hospital, London, and also attended the cliniipies in the hospitals of Vienna. Since his return from Europe to Indianapolis he has limited his practice to the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the throat, nose and ear, in which branch of practice he is recog- nized as one of the most popular and successful practitioners of Indiana. In 1889 he was appointed to deliver a course of lectures on his specialty in the Medical College of Indiana, and in 1890 he was elected professor of laryngology and rhinology in the same institution, which chair he still holds, having tilled the position with credit to himself and the school. 218 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Dr. (Uine is a member of the staff of the Indiauapolis City Hospital and City Dispensary anil has performed the work appertaiaiiig to rhinology and laryngology in the latter institu- tion for tlie last three years. He is also a meniiier of the Indianapolis Surgical Society, the Marion County Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society, the Mississippi Valley Medical Society, the American Rhiuolugical Association and the American Medical Associa- tion. He has contributed papers, on various occasions, to all these societies, and has read papers before many of the county societies throughout the State. OscAH B. HoRi> was born in Mason County. Ky.. August 31, 18'.i9. and died at Indian- a[H)lis, Ind., Jautiary 15, 188S. He was the eldest sou of Hon. Francis T. Hord, for many years judge of the Circuit Court of that county. He began the study of law at an early age in his father's olHi'e, and at the age of twenty years he came to Indiana and formed a |)artnershi|) with James (iavin, at Greensburg. In 1S52, being then only twenty three y(iars of age, he was elected prosecuting attorney of the circuit in which he lived, ami discharged the duties of that office with zeal and efficiency. On November 1, ISoU, he married Mary J. Perkins, of Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Samuel E. Perkins, for many years judge of the Supreme Court of Indiana. The fruits of this marriage were five children: Samuel E , Emma, Henry E., Francis T., and Kicketts, of whom only Henry E. and Francis T. survive. He was the Democratic candidate for attorney-general in 1S60, and shaied the defeat of the ticket on wliich he was placed. In 18(32 he was again a can didate for the same office, on the Democratic ticket and was elected. Shortly after his election he removed to Indianapolis, and at the close of his official term he entered into partnership with the late Thomas A. Hendricks. Into this tirm Samuel E. Perkins was received, and remained in it for a brief period. It was afterward enlarged by the admis- sion of Abram W. Hendricks and Conrad Baker. Mr. Hord was not only the partner of these men, but he was their trusted personal friend and ally. Their firm was more than an ordinary business arrangement, it was a brotherhood of wise and good men, and the rela- tions of its members to one another were close and affectionate. The bar of Indiana was greatly indebted to Mr. Hord for the compilation of the statutes, which was only sui)erseded by the late revision of them under the authority of the Legislature, and is yet a monu merit to his careful industry. For more than a quarter of a century Oscar B. Hord was known to the bench and liar of Indiana. He was eminent among his brethren at the bar for the accuracy and amplitude of his professional knowledge, and for his untiring indus- try in the practice of the law. Early in liis career he mastered the statutes of this State, and it may be said he held them in his memory. He was acquainted witii the history of almost every legislative act. No one was so entirely conversant with the course of judicial decisions from tlie days of Blackford and Dewey to the time of his death. He was recog- nized by his lirethren throughout the State as the most eminent authority on State juris- prudence. Judges advised with him, ami lawyers from every ipiarter sought aid of his profound ac(piirements. Of the many illustrious names enrolled upon the record of the Supreme Court of Indiana, none will be fonnd recurring so often or leading in so great a number of important cases as his own. His profound knowledge and remarkable acquire ments as to the rights of men were not limited to the State and nation; he w-as not less familiar with the laws of other States and England. His capacity and power of research were uneipialed. Hardly any man of hw time had a wider or more accurate knowledge of the laws of English speaking peoples. His investigation of cases was ])atient and thorough, and its results were exact. He valued only those opinions of law or facts that are based u|>ou intelligent and painstaking inquiry, and he professed none other for himself. He made tin* ctiuse of his clients his own, and deemed no labor too arduous or severe which was necessary to jirotect their rights. He loved his friends and freely gave himself for them. The ties which bound him to them were only strengthened by their misfortunes, for he was doubly a friend in need. He was grieved even more by their afflictions than by his own, and he had many sorrows. Under every stress of his personal fortunes he manifested to the world a serene fortitude, which was ecpially remote from passion or stoic- ism and was su|)Hrior to either. His demeanor was mailced by a geniality which never succinnbeil to private grief or disappointment, and always imparted some degree of itself to every one witli whom he came in contact. He had a wide acquaintance with general AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 219 literatnre, and souglit and fouud an agreeable respite from bis laliors in the courts and at his office in the coiupanionship of books. His literaiy culture and his powers of conver- sation made an Hcquaiut;ince with him a liberal education. He was a man of scrupnlous integrity, aud his integrity was not of that sort which is the mere creature of favorable circumstances, but was of that indomitable kind which withstands the shock and strain of adversity. At the meeting of tiie Bar Association, called to take action on his death, ex-President Benjamin Harrison, among other things, said of Mr. Hord: "As a lawyer, he was not only his client's counsellor but his faithful friend as well. He laid bare all the facts in the case. He did more work than almost any other lawyer at the bar, of his stand- ing. I think his desk will reveal more memorandums of more citations than that of any other lawyer in the State. Mr. Hord tried his cases lalioriously, and I cannot conceive how a lawyer can try a case well otherwise. The fact that with the death of Mr. Hord one of the greatest law firms that ever existed here is extinct, is certainly a sad one. I knew and loved O.scar B. Hord. He was always a courteous adversary and a true friend." To his boys he was a loved father and comrade. George W. S],o.\n, Phaii. D. , M. D. One of Indianapolis" most prominent druggists is Dr. George \V. Sloan, who was born at Harrisburg, Pa., June 28, 1835, a son of John and Mary (White) Sloan. His father was a native of New York city, his mother of Philadelphia. His paternal ancestors were of that stanch Pennsylvanian stock which has stamped the impress of its thrift and enterprise upon nearly all sections of our country, and his maternal relatives were Quakers, better known around Philadelphia as memliers of the Society of Friends. His father, who was a cabinet maker, moved to Indianapolis in the spring of 1837, and became an active and well-known business man of the city where he resided tuitil his death in 1873. Dr. Sloan was reared in Indianapolis from the time he was two years old, and here obtained his primary education in the public schools. At the early age of thirteen years he found employment in a drug store, and there remained until 1856, when be entered the Philadel|)bia College of Pharmacy, and there took the course of that institution. The panic of ]sr)7 made it impossible for him to continue bis studies, and be returned to Indian- apolis and resumed work as a drug clerk. In 1862 he became a member of the drug tirra of Browning & Sloan, and so contiinied until 1887, since when be has conducted a drug business of which be has been the sole proprietor. Meantime (May 16, 1864) he enlisted in Company B, Thirty secoiul Regiment Indiana Infantry, and was made first lieutenant. His regiment saw four months' service doing guard duty between Louisville, Ky., and Chatta- nooga. Tenn., keeping railway communication open during Sherman's famous " March to the Sea," As a druggist, Dr. Sloan ranks with the best pharmacists in the city or State, carrying a stock averaging from $12,O0tl to •|15,<100 in value, and doing an extensive and profitable trade. He is one of the oldest active members of the American Pharmaceutical Society, bis connection with that l)ody dating from 18r)7, and was its ]iresident in 1870-80. He was one of the charter members and organizers of the Indiana State Pharmaceutical Society and has served on seveial of its most imjiortant committees. The degree of doctor of pharmacy was conferred ujion Dr. Sloan by Purdue University, and the degree of doctor of medicine by the Medical College of Indiana, and he is an honorary member of the Marion County Medical Society, and of the Indiana State Medical Society. In Masonry Dr. Sloan has been specially prominent, having been tieasurer of bis lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for more than twenty years. He is a thirty-third degree Scottish Rite Mason, and alfo a Knight Templar of the York Rite, and is a member of the Chosen Friends. Dr. Sloan has been a member of the board of trade since its organization, and has, during all the time that has since elapsed, been a member of the board of governors, and is at present vice presi- dent. He is also ])rominently identified with the Commercial Club, and is a member of George H. Thomas post, G. A. R., and Indiana Commandery, L. L. In 1866 Dr. Sloan married Miss Caroline, daughter of Hiram and Mary A. (Blair) Bacon, her parents being natives of Massachusetts, and among the early settlers of Marion County, Ind. Three children have been born to their union, named: George B. . Mary A. and Frank T. The first named, who is a graduate of ])barmacy from Purdue College, his father's alma mater in the same science, has been for some years connected with his father's business. Dr. aud Mrs. Sloan are members of the Protestant Episcopal Church anel the former has been a mem- 220 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS ber of its vestry for more tlian a score of years?. The Doctor is a Republican in liis polit- ical affiliations, but has always been too busy with, and too entirely devoted to his business, to take any prominent or more than ordinary active part in politics. John B. Long, M. D. One of the best known physicians and professors of medicine and surgery in Indianajxilis is Dr. John B. Long, who was born near Clernjont, Marion County, Ind., August 20, IS-'^. His fathei', William P. Long, is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, and is a prominent farmer of Pike Township. Dr. Long was reared on the home farm and received his primary education in the common schools. Later he was a student fer two years at the Northwestern Chiistian University (now Bntler University) for a year at the Normal School at Valparaiso, and for a year (1878) at the Butler University. In the meantime he had read considerably upon medical subjects and having fully deter- mined to adopt the profession of physician and surgeon, he, in 1878, took up the study of those sciences systematically, and entering the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Indianapolis in 1880, he graduated therefrom with the degree of M. D in 1882. He lost no time in begiiming the practice of his profession and located in Indianapolis, where he has since continued with increasing success. He was made assistant demonstrator of iinatomy, at the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1S82, and in 18S5 was called to the chair of demonstrator of anatomy, which office he held until the fall of 18'.I3, also professor of descriptive and surgical anatomy. He is a member of the Marion County Medical Society and of the Indiana State Medical Society. He was a member of the board of health of the city of Indianapolis for two years (1887-88) and was for six years a member of the staff of the city disjiensary. He has acted as medical examiner for lodges of K. of P. and Uniformed Rank, Chosen Friends, and Golden Chain, etc., of which he is a member. August 20, 187U, Dr. Long married Margaret L. Hunt, a native of Rush County and a daughter of A. W. and Margaret (Stephens) Hunt, natives of Ohio, who were among the early settlers of Rush County. Dr. and Mrs. Long are the parents of children named in the order of their birth: Lulu E., William A., Frank E. and Mabel C. The family are members of and attendants upon the services of the Central Christian Church. In politics the Doctor is an active and influential Republican, but he seeks no political preferment and is not a politician for gain or for personal ambition. Peter Boli.er is a prominent ]iainter and contractor who has been estaljlished in busi ness in Indianapolis fur the past twenty-five years. In his line of work he possesses no ordinary ability aner of the Builders" Exchange, the I. O. O. F. and the K. of P. He was married in the State of New York to Miss Mary Friedrich, a native of Germany, and to their union three sons and five daughters were given. He and his wife are liberal patrons of the Zion Evan- gelical Cliureh and he is also interested in the prosperity of the German Orphan Asylum AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 221 and in all charilable and laiulable euterpiises, whether educatioual, social or religious. He is a useful citizen and bis social and genial disjiosition predisposes every one in his favor. E. B. Martindale is a native of Indiana. He was liorn in Wayne County, August 22, 1828. His father. Elder Elijah, was a native of South Carolina, and moved to Wayne County in 1809. His mother was Elizabeth Boyd, a daughter of Samuel Boyd, a revolutionary soldier, who was wounded, losing his left eye in the battle of Lexington. He was a n;;tive of Virginia and moved to Kentucky, and Elizabeth Boyd was born in Mat-on County, Ky. In 1832 Elder Elijah moved from Martiudale's Creek and the Walnut level to a farm on Flat Eock, four miles east, of Newcastle in Henry County, on which farm Judge Martindale lived with his parents until he was sixteen, learning the details of a calling which received the attention of many of the mont eminent jirofessional men of the country in their youthful days. He was then apprenticed to learn the saddlery business, but he fortunately was permit- ted to attend school during the winter months, for he worked at his trade at night and on Saturdays, and in this way at the age of twenty he hadoljtained agood English education and was also a good mechanic. He then began the study of law, and in ]8r)0, on examination, ■was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court and began practicing his profession in the county of his adoption. During the twelve years that he resided in Henry County he held the olBees of district attorney and prosecuting attorney for the counties of Henry, Randolph, Delaware and Wayne; and he was also appointed common pleas judge of the district composed of the counties of Rush. Henry, Decatur and Madison. In 1862 he took up his residence in the city of Indianajiolis and at once entered actively upon the practice of his profession, since which time he has taken an active part in nearly all the enterprises calculated to redound to the city's interests. Not only is Judge Martindale possessed of sound judgment and good practical common sense, reasons from cause and effect, but he is one of the best read mem- bers of the bar and by close application and loyalty to his client's interests has won his way to the front rank of his calling. He is an excellent reader of human nature, a good judge of men and motives, and no man was better litted to wear the judicial ermine than was he. He has been a very public-spirited citizen of Indianapolis, has added largely to its growth and prosperity, and has been ready, although his life has ever been a busy one, to respond to the calls made upon him in the cause of humanity. He purchased the Roberts Chapel at the northeast corner of Market and Pennsylvania Streets and converted it into a tine business block, also the lot east of it on which stood the first brick house ever erected in the city. This house he renjoved and in its place put up an elegant block of business houses, and in numerous other ways has added greatly to the city's prosperity. He has a palatial residence on North Meridian Street, in which he and his family reside, and where a refined yet gener- ous hospitality is extended to all who enter its portals. There are many private enterprises in which he has been engaged, which have remained unknown to the public, and the citizens of Indianaj)olis have every reasen to be proud to number him among their numl)er. He was for a time the proprietor and publisher of the Indianapolis Journal, the leading Republican paper of the State, but it has been in the hands of others for a number of years past. Judge Martindale's father was one of the pioneer Christian ministers of Indiana, and in that church the Judge was brought up, but since he attained manhood he has been connected with the Presbyterian Church, is a member of the First Church of that denomination in the city. John A. Lajibert, M. D. Among the popuhir, successful and rising young physicians and surgeons of Indianapolis Dr. John A. Lambert is one of the most prominent. Born at Rockville, Parke County, Ind., March 4, 1800, he is a son of James R. and Minerva (Green) Lambert. He remained in his native town until he was eleven years old and their received his early schooling. In 1871 the family removed to Indianapolis, where his father entered the drug trade, and there he was a student in the public schools and graduated from the high school in 1875. During the intervals in his school life he spent his time in his father's drug store learning pharmacy and gaining a practical knowledge of the drug business, and after leaving school he continued in his father's employ and as his father's partner until 1IS86. Meantime (in 1880) he had entered the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, gradu ating from that institution in 1882. In 188t) he severed his business partnership with hi^s father and openeathos and beauty. The masterpiece in this line is, likely his poem, "Immrofession and has now a circulation of over 6,000. The journal was first started as an experiment and to advertise the State Pharmaceutical Association, with no thought of continuing it, but it met with such encour- agement and favor that it has been regularly issued ever since and is now considered one of the leading pharmaceutical journals of the country. In 1872 he was married to Miss Eliz abeth Daugherty, a native of Philadelphia and a daughter of William Daugherty. Dr. and Mrs. Perry have two children: Prof. St. John Perry, M. D., of Lincoln, Neb., and Ida M. 236 MEMOIRS OF I^■DIA^'APOLIS Perry, now teaching school in the Indianapolis public schools. Dr. Perry is a man of great energy and industry, possesses a thorough knowledge of the requirements of his business, and the well established reputation of his house assures the very best treatment to all who may become its customers. The ever expanding wealth and luxurious tastes of the country tend to a demand for more expensive and elegant goods, and the Doctor always keeps iu full step with the spirit of tiie age and always offers the best and latest novelties as well as all the standard articles usually found in his line of trade. He is public spirited in a more than ordinary degree, contributes to the best interests of the city, and he and bis wife are popular in social circles. He was secretarj- of the Mercantile Association, which was afterward merged into the board of trade, is a Scottish Rite Mason, takes an active interest in the G. A. R., the S. of V., the U. V. L., and is the surgeon of Anderson Post, No. 869. of which he is also past com- mander. The principles of the Republican party have always recommended themselves to his judgment and he always supports the men and measures of his party. ■John E. Foley. The self made man is entitled to respect and he gets it in America. He represents all that is vigorous and sul)stantial in our American Institutions. Indian- a|)olis has many such, but none more deserving of notice in a work like this than John E. Foley, chief clerk in the otiice of the United States Marshal. Mr. Foley was born in Madi- son, Ind., August 25. 1856. a sou of James and Bridget (Murtaugh) Foley. His father, who came to Indianapolis with his family iu 1865 and remained here until his death, which occurred in 1S86, was a prominent contractor. Mr. Foley was educated largely in the city, but for three years was a student at St. Joseph's College at Teutopolis, 111. He acquired a knowledge of telegrajilij' and for some time devoted himself to it professionally. In due time he was appointed ticket agent and telegraph operator at Massachusetts Avenue, ladian- a]iolis, for the Indianapolis, Pittsburg & Cleveland Railroad Company, and filled that position with much fidelity for four years. He then accepted a position in the freight de- partment on the "Bee Line" at Brightwood, and was thus connected for thirteen years. The success and credit with which he acquitted himself here may be inferred when the reader is informed tliat from a clerk he rose to be chief clerk of the Indianapolis division and superintended the work of clerks who were placed under him. He resigned that position May 1, 1892, to accept the chief clerkship in the United States Marshall's office. Mr. Foley has taken an active part in politics for more than ten years, and was one of the organizers of the Gray Club, of which he was for two years vice-president and is now president. This body iuis a membershiji of 400, and is considered the leading Democratic club of the State. ^Ir. Foley was especially active in the organization of the Democratic Railway Club, and his success as a recruiter and organizer is attested by the fact that in live weeks the member- ship was brought up to 2, 187, He was unaniraou.sly chosen its president in recognition of this service. He was not an applicant for his present honorable and responsible position, but it was conferred upon him because of his fitness for it and his deserts as an unswerving and always effective worker in the interests of his party. He is genial to a degree and has as many warm personal friends as any man in the city. He is a prominent member of the B. & P. O. of E. . and of the Catholic Knights of America, and identified with other popular social and Iieneficent organizations. As a citizen he is public spirited and most liberally helpful toward any movement having a tendency to benefit any considerable class of his fellow- townsmen. Mi;s. Eliza, A. Bl.\kek. Among prominent eastern women of to dav. few. if anv, take a higher rank than iVIrs. Eliza A. Blaker. the well-known superintendent of Indianapolis Free Kindergartens and Domestic Training Schools, as well as principal of the Normal School for the training of teachers. This lady has gained prominence and a national reputation through her remarkable and rare executive ability. So certain is success to follow all her efforts that her name in connection with any undertaking is regarded almost as a talisman of success. She is one of those in whom action becomes unconsciously a synonym of leadership, and by intuition and by choice her attention has l)een turned largely to )iublic matters, in which the interests of numbers are involved. This has made her a marked figure in public movements in her home, city and State. Yet the time she gives to these matters is what, for another woman, would l)e leisure hours, Mrs. Blaker is by birth and by h(>r most noticeable charac- teristics and special symi)atbies, an eastern lady, born in the city of Brotherly Love, Penn. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 237 March 5. 1854. She coiui's of English Quaker descent, so noted for sterling qualities, and has inherited the best of these qualities. Her grandfather was a German and the family settled in Philadelphia at a very early date, being among the pioneers of thatcity. This family is also related to the old and well-known historic family of Coopers. Mrs. Blaker's father, Jacob L., was a man of self education and was noted for his conversational powers. He married ?lliss Mary Core, and to them were born three children, two besides our subject, Dr. John L. and Mary T. The former is a resident of Albany, N. Y., and the latter a teacher in the kindergartens of this city. Earlj' in her youth Mrs. Blaker had high aspirations and with a view of becoming an educator studied most diligently early and late, and as a result while yet quite youug, graduated from both the High School and Normal Training School for teachers, also the Centennial Training School for Kindergartens. She has always been a close student. After graduating she was employed as a teacher in the public schools in Philadel- phia, which position she filled with highest honors for several years. Inspired with the love for kindergarten work she took up the study of this art in the Centennial Training School, and after a thorough course she entered ardently upon her labors in its cause. In 1882 she was called to Indianapolis for the purpose of organizing a training school for kindergartners and primary teachers, out of which has grown one of the largest, best and noted free kindergar- ten systems in the United States, largely due to the untiring energies of Mrs. Blaker. There is probably no other woman in the country better known in kindergarten work than she. She is devoted to her work in all its branches, is a noble woman in every sense of the term, and is loved by all her teachers as well as her pupils, from the little ragged "black" urchin to the ones of the wealthiest parents. A well known writer says of her: " The saying that one must go from home to hear the news was well illustrated during the National Educa- tional Convention at St. Paul last July, in regard to our Normal School — for while I will venture to say that many of our membership do not even know that we have such a school — those who attended that convention or read the St. Paul dailies during its sessions, learned that the Indiana Kindergarten Normal School had distanced all competitors, and by its dis play of work conferred honor on the State whose name it bears. Its principal, our own Mrs. Blaker, was made secretary and treasurer of the kindergarten department of the National Educational Association. She is, therefore, secretarj' of that department for the Interna- tional Convention, to be held this summer in Toronto, Canada, commencing July 14. In addition t« her regular work as superintendent of eight kindergartens, six kitchen gardens, and two domestic training schools, two Slojd schools, the Boy's Educational and Industrial Union, for which she plans and directs all the work, the instruction of the eight classes in the Normal, to which her afternoons are devoted, and a large correspondence in reference to the work here, and advice to its establishment elsewhere, scholarship in the Normal School, and positions for former graduates in different schools and institutions: has charge of all the correspondence in reference to kindergarten work with ail the nations of the globe who con template sending representatives to the International Convention. I think we, as a society, may well feel proud of having such a superintendent for our kindergartens and kitchen gardens, and such a principal for our Normal School. The work this Normal School is doing is far-reaching in its results, for the young women thoroughly trained in it for kindergarten, domestic science, kitchen garden, primary and normal work, are called to positions in the east and west, north and south, and are thus sowing the good seed throughout the land. Summing up the result of the last year's work (l89'2-93), we point to 4,182 pupils helped and taught in a way that tells now in its immediate influence on the parents and the homes, and that will tell more and more as the years go by, and these children become in their turn parents and ,makers of homes, and so on through the generations, both for time and for eternity, such work, such teaching, will tell the whole world of her success."' Mrs. Blaker was chosen one of the speakers of the Woman's Congress, held at Memorial Art Palace at Chicago, from May 15 to 22, 1893. She was also appointed on the Board of Jurors on Ele- mentar}' Education in Liijeral Arts Hall at the World's Columbian Exposition. She was married in 1880 to Mr. Louis J. Blaker. of Philadelphia, and who is now agent for the White Line Central Transit Company, Indianapolis. They reside on North Meridian Street, in a Ijeautif ul home away from the noise and bustle of city life. From her infancy Mrs. Blaker was trained to a strong belief in the rights of women to widen opportunities for education •238 MKMOlIiS OF JaXDIAAAI'OJJS ami to a fiillor sliiiio in tlu' lioiiors ami (ln< piolits of business, professional and industrial activity llian tliev bavi> iiitliorto onjoyetl. She has always labored with a broad view. Her work is all done above the plane of personalities, and she eares little for the honors that it brini's her, in comparison with the ijjood of the cause. She has worked steadily for harmony iiml consolidation amonj; eoutlictiiifj interests, and with an eye single to the jiernianent i^ood. Wii.LiAM 11. Smvi'Hk, now a jirominent tigure in the atVairs of American Freemasonry, is a lloosier by birth, born in Putnam County, near the city of Ureencastle, July -. ]84(). His grandparents were born in Virginia, and were iinlustrious and enterprising citizens of that grand old mother of States. One branch of the family, however, at a later day emi- grated to Kentucky, in which State the father of our subject was born. The mother was a native of Indiana. When Williaiu was about nine years of age be was left fatherlt>ss, and when twelve years of age he received an injury to the knee that threatened to and did make him a cripple for life. Uealizing that he must learn a trade for his ow'n subsistence, as well as to aid his mother sujiport her large family, he entered a shoemaker's shop at the age of sixteen. From the age of twelve until he had reached iiis sixtetMith birthday he saw but few idle moments, devoting the time spent by other boys in amusement to sawing wood and in other occupations suitable to his age and strength. In this way he earned sutlicient means to support himself and to obtaiu the learning he so much coveted. From the time he commenced his trade he labored at it for sixteen years, but to a niind like his the work of the l>euch was not sutlicient, though it brought him a comfortable maintenance. The desire for a lietter odncaliou was strong in this Hoosier youth and followed him into manhood. Many times the midnight oil was consumed while he stiuggled with subjects that would lienetil him in coming years, and the v(>ry best books were i>agerly devoured by him. Some time after attaining his majority he became interested in the Masonic fraternity and received the degree of Master Mason in Applegate Lodge, No. 155, at Fillmore, Ind., Jiiue 1, 18t)U, serving as master of the lodge in 1S7S anil IST'.I. The year ISTl he was made a Uoyal Arch Mason and served as high priest of his chapter for four years. In 1874 he became a royal ami select master and presided over his council for -six years. He was made a Knight Templar in 1S7(>, and two years later was made eminent commander. His marked pronii nence in the craft at this writing consists in the fact that he occupies the [)ositions of grand recording otticer of all the grand bodies of the Ancient York rite in Indiana. He was elected grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in May, 1S7S, and re elected at each succei'ding annual meeting; was appointed giand secretary of the (iraud Chapter of Uoyal Arch Masons, grand recorder of the Grand Council of Koyal and select Masters, and grand recorder of the Grand Commaudery of Knights Templar, respectively, on November U\ ISSS, and has been elected to these several positions at each sncceeding annual meeting since held by them. He has also served as grand secretary of the lirand Chapter of the O. E. S. , of Indiana, the system of .Vdoptive Masonry in Amer- ica, continuously from lS7ti to lS'.);-i, and has been treasurer of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Indiana for a j^eriod of live years. The discharge of the duties thus contided to him necessitated his removal to Indianapolis, where he has long resided. These positions are a jiart of what is known as the York Rite of JIasonry, but his alTection for ami interest in every branch of Free Masonry led hin\ to seek and attain the mysteries of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Kite, and he received its degrees up to and including the thirty second degree, at Indianapolis, in 1881 and 1884. He was honored by the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction with the degree of sovereign grand inspector general, thirty-tliird degree, the last degree of the rite at Chicago, in September, 188t). ]\[r. Smythe is a man of spotless reputation and absolute integrity. The hard training of his early life was the thorough school in which he learned the importance of punctuality in all engage- ments and fidelity to every trust; and also mental discipline and self reliance. These at once mark his success in life, his high standing in his community, and universal respect and esteem of all who know him. His ever thoughtful and constant care of his family, as a husband and father; his prompt and most etlicient discharge of the duties of the high stations he is occupying; his uudeviating courtesy toward all who approach him in business relations; his kindness, consideration and accommodation to those who seek his counsel or assistance, by private request of every character; have made him innumerable admirers f ^ly^^<4S€.'t.a^ -y^UP ^;£^i-f^t^2' AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 239 and friends in all portions of the State, and indeed in nnmerons localities throughout the country. William H. Kendeick, M. D. The physician is a man who inspires confidence l)ecau8e he is worthy of it. His humanity is expressed in the interest he takes in his patient's wel- fare as well as for the experience he may gain while pursuing the paths of this arduous profession, in order to benefit future sufferers. Dr. Kendrick is a ph^'sician who has always loved knowledge and as a physician is devoted to his profession, careful in his investigations and gives all the time he can find in his busy life to books and periodicals devoted to medicine and surgery. He is built upon a broad gauge and he has always lal)ored under the belief that it was his duty to gain knowledge from whatever source it came, so that it was reliable and valuable. He has always despised charlatanry and deceit in all its forms and believes in deserving the confidence of patients by pursuing strictly open and honorable methods. His range of information is broad and during the many years that he has pursued the calling of Esculapius he has won a wide reputation and a large practice. The Doctor is now in his eightieth year, for he was born in Knox County, Tenn., near Wrights Ferry on the Holsten River on December 21, 1814, and there resided until he was five years old. He was then taken to the State of Ohio and until he attained manhood he gave his father his assistance on the home farm in Preble Connty. He was an attendant of the common schools during his youth, and in early life was converted to the Christian religion and soon after began speaking in the cause of Christ. Some time after he was ordained to preach in the United Brethren Church, the Laying on Hands being performed Ijy Senior H. Coombs, presiding bishop, after which Dr. Kendrick became a traveling minister and thus labored in his Master's vineyard for several years. Owing to his health giving way he gave uj) this work and turned his attention to the study of medicine in the office ofDrs. Myers & Hammond, of Richmond, Ind., and upon leaving them he went to Washington, Wayne County, where he practiced his profession for two or three years. At the end of that time he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from the Eclectic Medical College, after which he returned to Washington and resumed his practice. After a short time s])ent in Pendleton, he came to Indianapolis in 1851, and in this city has made his home ever since. During the great Civil War he was made assistant surgeon of the Nineteenth Indiana Regiment but after a time was taken from the field and placed in charge of the patent office hospital, which position he retained until he was taken with a severe spell of typhoid fever, which so undermined his health that he resigned his position and returned home. He was very shortly after made professor in the Medical Eclectic College, of Chicago, where he delivered lectures until the great fire of 1871 swept the college away. He then returned to his home in Indianapolis where he has remained ever since and assisted in establishing the Eclectic College of Physicians and Surgeons and was made Dean of the Faculty, continuing as such three years. Although he is now much broken in health, and is quite advanced in years, yet he is possessed of a wonderful consti- tution and his mind is as clear and active as in the days of his youth. He is a member of the Indiana Eclectic Medical Association of Marion County and was chosen a delegate to the Eclectic Medical Congress held at Chicago during the Columbian Exposition, but ill health })revented him from attending. In the field of politics Dr. Kendrick has been honored Ijy his party and in 1861 he was elected to the State Legislature and after his return from the war was re-elected, serving in all three terms. He introduced several bills whch after ward became law, and during his first term when an objectional bill was introduced relative to the secession of Indiana from the Union the Doctor was one of the majority of Republicans who left the legislative hall to prevent the passage of the same. He was married on March 19, 1842, to Jeannette Meredith, a native of North Carolina, and a cousin of Gen. Meredith. To them two children were born: Robert and Minerva J. Originally he was a Jacksonian Democrat in his political views but assisted in the formation of the Republican party and has ever since been a stanch supporter of the same. HiR.\M MooRHous. This successful farmer was born in Warren Township, Marion County, Ind., July 4, 1884, on the farm belonging to his father, Andrew Moorhous, who was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., in 1796, and came to Indiana in 1824, entering, soon after, 220 acres of land in Warren Township of the county in which his son now resides. Before his death, which occurred in 1864, he had cleared 100 acres and made many improve- 240 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS ments ic the way of buildings. He was married in March, 1825, to Miss Theresa White, and to them were born eight children, as follows: Louisa (wife of Capt. John A. McLaugh- lin, who served throughout tlie Civil War as a member of Company A, Forty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, became lieutenant colonel, commanding that regiment, and b)' his wife the father of five children — Mary (wife of J. L. Penny), Ida (deceased), Emma (Mrs. Everett), James A. and John G.): Albert (who died May 10, 181H), was a corporal in Company D. Fourth Indiana, during the Mexican War and was captain of Company L, Ninth Indiana Cavalry, during the Civil War: was badly wounded at Nashville and his death resulted from these wounds): Clarissa; Indiana (married Isaac H. Shriner, by whom she has one child); Thomas; Hiram (the subject of this sketch); Sarah (who died unmarried), and Robert (who served as sergeant in Company L, Ninth Indiana Cavalry, was captured in northern Alaliama and lost his life in the terrible explosion of the steamer "Sultana ""). The father of these children was a Democrat politically, and a member of the Baptist Church, as was his wife. He was a private in Capt. Redding's company, organized in Indiana for the Black Hawk War, and went from Indianapolis to Chicago on horseltaek, but the war was over when he arrived. His wife died in 1889 at the age of ninety -one years. The paternal gilindfather, Nathaniel Moorhous, was born, lived and died in the State of New York, and was a farmer all his life. He was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, being a member of Capt. Bell's company of scouts. His children were Andrew, Silas, Sylvanus, Mary and Wilbur. The immediate subject of this sketch was brought up on a farm of 260 acres, belonging to his father, one of the patents for which bears the signature of John Q. Adams, another having the signature of Gen. Andrew Jackson. In the suliscription schools of his boyhood days Hiram Moorhous was educated, but he attended only about two months out of the year up to the age of fourteen years. He remained on his father's farm until about twenty-eight years of age, and in the spring of 1861 enlisted in Company K, Eleventh Indiana Regiment Zouaves, of which Col. Lew Wallace was the commander. He entered as a private and served as such for three months; then, having servetl his term of enlistment, he became a member of Company A, Forty-seventh Indiana, and was made first duty ser- geant and six months later was promoted to second lieutenant, which rank he held up to the time of his discharge, which occurred at Helena, Ark., in November, 1863. He was in the following battles: Romney, Va. ; Island No. 10; a gunboat light at Riddle's Point, below Island No. 10; New Madrid, Mo. ; Brown's Plantation, Miss.-, where his company lost thir- teen out of twenty -one men. Although Mr. Moorhous' health was always poor during his service, with the exception of the tirst six months, he remained faithfully with his company and was always ready to report for duty. Upon receiving his discharge he returned home, and for a yeai' thereafter was an invalid. He remained at home until 1868, then liought 160 acres of land in Warren Township, Marion County, Ind. December 3, 1868, he was mar- ried to Elizabeth, daughter of John Ellenberger, and they settled on the tract of land men- tioned. Since then he has increased his holding to 260 acres, of which 220 acres are cleared. He raises the usual farm products and ai)Out fifty head of hogs yearly, in fact is a thrifty and industrious farmer. To himself and wife five children have been given, of whom one, John A., died in infancy. Those living are; Ella E. , Charles H., Frank F. and Theresa A. Mr. Moorhous was a Democrat in his political views until the firing on Fort Sumter, since which time he has been an ardent Repul)lican. Thojus M. McKee. In the early stages of American history necessity goaded the wits of the handful of individuals from which the people of the United States sprung, and its imprint has been left upon their descendants in the shape of great mental activity and ingenuity, which characterizes them as a race. Among those who are known as representa- tive American citizens the name of Thomas M. McKee, an inventor of considerable note, takes a prominent place. He was born in Shelby County, Ind., in 1858, and is a son of Felix L. and Melissa (Jones) McKee. The father was also a product of Shelby County, Ind., born in the year 1822, and is to day the oldest white man living who was born in that county. The mother was a native of the Blue-Grass State and was born in the year 1883. She died in March, 1893 but the father is still living ami finds a comfortable home with his son, our subject. He and wife were the parents of four children, two sons and two daugh ters. The daughters died in infancy and the son, Jasper N., now resides in Brightwood, ASL MARIOS COrXTT. IKDIAXA. 241 Ind. T. M. McKee came to this county in the fall of 1S87, from Shelbv Countj where, be was reared aud educated, and he first engaged in the work of contracting and building. He is a cabinet maker br trade and a man of remarkable genius in the way of iuTeuting new machinery. Finding the building and contracting business overdone he began inventing a cham which be has recently patented and put on the market. His churn is made to run like a clock and when the drum is wound up it will mn for one hour and will churn a batch of butter every few minutes. A company has been organized and the new chums are to be put on the market in large numbers for the next season's trade. In matrimony, as in other ventures, he has been very successfuL He was married to Mis? Alfaretta Johnson, at Greens- burg, Ind., in ISS". and by Ler has one child, a bright little girl named Elsie May. whose birth occurred July 31. ISSI. Mrs. McKee's parents. David L and Sarah (Tucker) John- son, were Indiana pveople and are both dead. Mr. McKee is a gentleman of kind disposition and pleasant manners and has a host of warm friends. Jacob B. Casket, the most efficient engineer on the Bee Line division of the Big Four RaUroad is a native of the Bnckeye Stat*, born in Wayne County. September 22, 1845. to the union of John and Mar}- ( Young) Caskey. The parents were married in Ohio about 1844 and still live in Belief outaine. that State. To their union were born five children, three sons and two daughters, the subject of this sketch being tbe eldest. The other children were named in the order of their births as follows; James married Miss Alice Hinch and became a railroad engineer, and was killed in Kansas while acting in that capacity, and his widow now resides in Brightwood, Ind. ; John, married Miss Mattie Menici and resides in Bellefontaine, Ohio: Maggie, married Edward Slone. and is also a resident of Bellefontaine. Ohio, and Laura, married James Powers and makes her home in FindJay. Ohio. Jacob B. Caskey. the suliject of this sketch, passed his youthful days in his native county, and there received a fair education. In 1861 he enlisted in the Forty-second Ohio Kegiment under Col. James A. Garfield, and served until cessation of hostilities. He participated in twenty-seven battles and was slightly wounded at Ticksburg on May 22. At the close of the war he returned to his native Stat* and engaged in former duties of engineer on the railroad and still pulls the throttle on the Bee Line division of the Big Four. In the year- ISGS he was married to Miss Emma Bramwell. daughter of John M. and Mary (Dorsev) Bramwell. who were among the earliest settlers of Indianapolis. This union has been blessed by the birth of six children, three sons and three daughters ; Albert, is now living in Watertown, S. D. . and like his father is a railroad engineer, and is married to Miss Laura WOson, of Nichols, Iowa: Gracie! married James Ackworth and resides in Brightwood: Walter, single, makes his home with his parents and carries on a large dmg store for his father, is an expert druggist, and is blessed with excellent business qualifications: Effie. is at home with her {>arents: John is also at home, as is the youngest child. SteUa. Mr. Caskey became a resident of Indiana in 1866, and has ever since made it his home. For two years he was trustee of Brightwood and for the same length of time was president of the board of trustees of this place. He is a member in good standing in the G. A. R. , the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and of the K. of P. He has always been one of the foremost citizens in all matters of public improvement, and is in every way a most worthy and respected citizen. Edgae M. OinxAXD. ML D. Health is the most precious gift of nature, and how to retain it and how to regain it when lost are matters of vital moment. Some obtain health in travel, others in physical recreation and both are Ijeneficial but they do not always accomplish the object in view. Medical science mnst be resorted to and a good physician employed. Indianapolis is especially favored in this respect, for she numbers many excellent physicians among her professional men. Prominent among those who have won golden laurels in this respect stands the name of Dr. Edgar M. Ontland. He is a product of the State, bom in Parke County October 12. 1861. and although young in years has already a knowledge of medicine that many older men might envy. His father, John T. Outland. is a native of North Carolina and came to Parke County. Ind., with his parents when ten years of age. He has been a resident of that county ever since and is one of its most substantial farmers. He married Mi--s Mary Newsom. a native of Bartholomew County. Ind., and they now reside on tbe homestead in Parke Countv. Dr. Edgar M. Ontland, the only child born 1€ 242 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS to this worthy couple, passed his youthful days in assisting his father on the farm and in attending the common schools wliere he secured a good practical education. Later he entered Earlham College at Richmond and in 1888 began the study of medicine with Dr. Woodard. of Indianapolis. Later he entered the Physio-Medical College of Indiana from which he was graduated in 18U0, and he immediately began general practice. Shortly after ward he was appointed to the chair of jjhysical diagnosis in the college, and held this until the fall of ISU'i when he was promoted to the chair of general and descriptive anatomy. This position he tills at the |)re8eut time with credit to himself and to the evident satisfaction of the college. He is a member of the American Medical Associatio[i. also the Indiana State Association, and has been president of l)otli. He is also a member of the Indianapolis Med- ical Societ}' and has been presiding officer of the same. On October '28, 1884, he was mar- ried to Miss Tacy J. Allen, a native of Parke County, Ind., and the daughter of Joseph and .Mahala (Stalker) Allen, natives of Iniliana and Ohio respectively. Dr. and Mrs. Outlaud are the parents of two children : Louverne and Kaymond. He and wife are members of the Friend's Church, ami in ])olitics he adheres to the principles of the Republican party. Henhv Ddi.lman. Al)ility, when backed by enterprising business measures and progress- ive ideas, will acomplish more than any other professional or connnercial requirement. An illustration of this may be seen in the career of Henry Dullman, who is one of the most successful, and busy contractors and builders of Indianapolis. He was l)orn in Napoleon, Ripley County. Ind., December, 1866, a son of Gottleib Dollman, who came from his native land of Germany to this country when a young man. He tirst made his home in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, and having learned the carpenter's trade in the old country he worked at it as a contractor after locating in Cincinnati. He afterwaid moved to Ripley County, Ind.. where he became a contractor and in 1878 became a resident of Indianapolis. Henry Dollman was placed in school immediately after his parents arrival in this city, and here he obtained a pra(!tical education which well fitted him for the busy life he has led. While growing to manhood Henry learned all the details of bis father's business, and afterward worked under his competent and painstaking instruction, thus obtaining a knowledge of the trade which he could have secured in no other manner. Gottleib Dollman and his son Charles were for some time in partnership as contractors and builders, during which time they built the Spencer house, the St. Charles block, did the work on the Insane hospital and also on many other buildings of note in the city and also the county. Finally Charles Doll- man went south to Memphis, Tenn., and Henry Dollman accompanied him and while in tliat section ac^ted in the capacity of superintendent for his brother who was doing an excep- tionally extensive contracting business. In 189(1 Henry returned to Indianapolis and com menced contracting on his own account and being a thoroughly good business man, as well as being up in his trade he has pro8[)ered both financially and in reputation. He is a mem- ber of the Contractors and Builders Association, and politically has ever been in sympathy with the Republican party. His father is still residing in Indianapolis, an honored citizen. Richard Senour. This intelligent and substantial citizen was born in Warren Town- ship, Marion County, Ind., Octo))er 12, 1837, on the old home place of eighty acres belong- ing to his father, Edward Senour. who entered it in 1825. Here Richard was brought up and received the principal part of his education in the subscription schools which were in vogue at that time, only attending the public schools for a yt'ar or two. He quit attending school when about twenty years of age bnt remained with his father and assisteil him on the home farm until he was twenty-four years old, then began working at the carpenter's trade with his brother, William P. Senour, and for about two years was engaged in contracting. He then purchased forty acres of land and went to farmuig, and has followed this honorable employment ever since, being now the owner of 100 acres of land. Since about 1878 he has been raising, buying and selling live stock, which he has found to be quite a profitable source of revenue. His land is exceptionally productive, and usually yields about twenty bushels of wheat to the acre, and other grains in proportion. Politically he is a Democrat, and his tirst vote was cast for Stephen A, Douglas. He and his wife have had seven children, two of whom are dead, and the others are named as follows: Mary, Edward, Laura. Helen and Elizabeth. The maiden nanu^ of the mother of these children was Eunice Bar nard, daughter of Reuben Barnard, her marriage with Mr. Senour lieiug celebrated in 1869. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 243 The father of Richard Senonr was Edward Senour, who was born iu Boone County, Ky., in 1802 and was married there to Cassandra, daughter of Richard WeJls, and about 1827 they came to Indiana, entering eighty acres in Warren Township in 1825, and the year after he walked to this section from his native State, carrying his axe on his shoulder, and here dead- ened a large amount of timber on his entry, then walked back to his native State, and the following fall moved thither with his family. He soon afterward entered 160 acres in Boone County, lud., which he lield until 1869, then sold. He lived ou his eighty-acre tract until his death, in 1873, and there reared eight of the eleven children born to him: Joseph, who lives in Texas, married a Miss Powell, and by her has two children, Ira and Charlie; Rich- ard, the subject of this sketch: William P., who married Louisa Parrish. by whom he has one son, Frank: Mary, who married Luther Easterday. died, leaving three children, Gertrude, Walter, and Cozy; Nancy, who first married Leland Smith, by whom she had one child, de- ceased, and by her second husband, David Brumley, became the mother of two children, Frank and Jessie; Robert married a Mi.ss Robinson and resides in Indianapolis, and James, who lives ou the old home place in Marion County, is married to Allie Murphy, and has one daughter. The father of these children was always a Democrat and belonged to the Christ- ian Church, as did his wife, who now resides with her son-in-law, Mr. Brumley. The paternal grandfather, Philip Senoar, was a Virginian, and at an early day emigrated to Ken- tucky. He married a Miss Glower, and to them ten children were born as follows: Edward, Adam, Timothy, Clara, and Sarah, and five other daughters whose names are unknown. The grandfather died about 1852, at about the age of seventy years. Noah Weight was born in Randolph County, N. C, August 30, 1784, and in 1808 became a resident of Indiana, at which time there were only three counties organized in the State. He first located at Jeffersonville, where he manufactured brick the first year of his residence, then farmed awhile for a man named Holmau, and then served one year on the frontier against the Indians, for which service he received a land warrant for 160 acres, which, however, he did not receive until nearly forty years later — a short time prior to his death. After the close of the Indian war he returned to his former home in North Carolina, but only remained one year, then returned to Indiana. He located in Washington County, Ind., where he was employed in clearing land, and here he was married July 28. 1814, to Susanna, daughter of -\rthur Parr, a native of Rowan County, N. C. He remained in that county until 1831, then came to Marion County, where he purchased at different times 640 acres of land, and at that time also owned iu Hamilton County 420 acres. He settled on a tract of 160 acres in Perry Township, uot an acre of which had been cleared and there he lived until his death July 11. 1863. Seven children were born to his marriage: Betsey A., who died in 1860, was the wife of James J. Rooker, and left one son, Hiram W. ; David, died July 2, 1883, at the age of twenty j-ears; Hiram, born June 18, 1819, and died December 19, 1888, having married Ann Hoover who bore him three children, Wintield T., Missouri and Noah; Isaac, born January 7, 1824, died January 9, 187t>, having married Helen Martin who bore him two children, Alfaretta and Hattie; Polly, born June 22. 1827. died December 21, 1882, the wife of John M. Wise; Susanna, bo"ru March 17, 1831. died November 29^ 1862, the wife of Eli Haverstick (deceased). Ijy whom she had two children, Mary E. and Chris- tina, and Jasper N., whose name follows this sketch. The father of these children was an old line Whig and afterward a Republican. He was a member of the first Legislature con- vened in Indiana and was sheriff of Washington County some five or sis terms. He was uot a church member but gave liberally to all denominations. His wife died October 9, 1842. His father. Philburd Wright, was born in Maryland in 1750 and became a settler of Indi- ana about 1813, taking up his residence in Union County, near Brownsville, where he died in 1833. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and was afterward a justice of the peace for about forty years in Randolph County, N. C. He was married to Elizaljeth Reagan and to them children were born as follows: Joshua, who disappeared at New Orleans in 1815 and was never afterward heard from; Delilah, who married John Summey; Joel, who married a Miss Birely and became the father of two children, Ensley and Elizabeth; Sarah, who mar- ried John Fontz; Noah, the father of the subject of this sketch; Levi, married a Miss Wright by whom he had three daughters and four sons; Elizabeth; Eli, resides in Wayne County, Ind., is married and has a son, Elmer; Jesse, married Marv Brown and has four children. 244 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Sarah, Mary, Eli and Noah; Mary, married John Beard hikI Ims tbrpe children, Isaac, Mary and Maliiida; Elizalieth, married James Rains and bas three children, Hiram, Levi and Martin; Aaron, married Ruhama Sellers and has tive children, Isaac, .Jesse, Philburd, Nancy and Elizabeth. Jaspek Newton Wuioht. Amoiiij the thrifty farmers of Marion County, Ind., may be mentioned Jasper Newton Wright, who was l)orn in the township in which he now resides December 5, 1S34, on the farm belonging to his father, Noah Wright. There he lived until the age of twenty-seven, his education being obtained in the subscription schools of that period, continuing al)0ut tive sessions, then his father gave him a farm of 160 acres, sixty acres of whicli were cleared and on wliich had been erected a house. He at once settled on this farm and made his home with the family of John Findlijy, to whom he rented it for three years. Daring this time he gave his attention to hauling wood off the farm to town. In 1866 he was married to Annie, daughter of Muse G. and Jane Sanford, natives of Vir ginia, and at that time residents of Hancock County, Ind., and to their union tive children were given as follow.s: Elmer (who married Christina Gennaman), Susanna (who married George Kelgrice, by whom she has one son, Ira), Newton, Harrison and Jane. Mr. and Mrs. Wright are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and [lolitically he has always been a Republican, his first vote having been cast for John C. Fremont. Owing to physical disa- l)ility he was not in the service of his country during the (Uvil War, but he was a strong Union sympathizer. Dr. D.wid H. H.\rold. There is always in the medical profession some individuals who liecome eminent and command a large patronage, and among those deserving special recog- nition is Dr. David H. Harold, whose face is a familiar one in the home of the sick and afHicted. He is a native of Hamilton County, Ind., born February 5, 1844, and the son of Nathan Harold who was born in the old North State. The latter came to Indiana when eighteen years of age, settled in Wayne County, and was there wedded to Miss Betsey Haw- kins, a native of that county. Nathan Harold was a self-made, self educated man. In liS83 he moved to Hamilton County, Ind., and was one of the pioneer physicians of that county, and carried on an active and general practice for nearly thirty years. Although the advantages for an education, medical and otherwise, were poor during his time, he was recognizc'd as one of the most eminent physicians of that part of the State and had the rec- ord of never losing a patient stricken with typhoid fever. His death occurred April I, 1885. His widow survives him and makes her home in Hamiltim County. Dr. David H. Harold was reared in Hamilton County and educated in the schools of the same. The early years of his life were spent in working on his father's farm and in 1872 be took up Evangelistic work and for a long time was recognized as the "young evangelist." He was an arduous worker and for about twelve years devoted his entire energy and time to this work, which extended over the States of Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. During a period of about ten years he averaged about 200 converts per year. The best part of his life was spent in this good work but the intense strain on the system was too much for him and he was com- pelled to abandon it. The study of medicine then attracted his attention but as he had studied and read medicine more or less all his life and as it seemed to be second nature to him, he graduated from the Medical College of Indiana at Indianapolis in 1889, two years after entering. He immediately began a geueral practice and this he still continues success- fully. He has steadily risen in the channels of medical life and is a physician of established reputation. He is a member of the State Medical Association and the Indianapolis Medical Society. Dr. Harold was married in 1865 to Miss Sarah J. Carey, a native of Hamilton Cjuuty, Ind. Her death occurred in the spring of 1874, and in September, 1875, he was wedded to Miss Tacy Brown, a native of Boone County, Ind., and the daughter of Isaac and Phfebe (Childre) Brown, natives respectively of North Carolina and Belmont County, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Harold l)ecame the parents of four children, as follows: Roscoe C, died Janu- ary 23, 1893; Albert H., Anna W. and Clifford B. By his first marriage the Doctor became the father of three children: Frank A., Ora J. and Rosetta. Ora J., who married Dr. A. T. Hunt, and now resides at Charlotteville, Ind., is the only one now living. Dr. Harold is a prohibitionist in principle and has been a candidate for mayor of Indianapolis on that ticket. He and Mrs. Harold are members of the Friend's Church. AXD MAJUOX COUy-TY. ESDI AX A. 245 •Joseph K- English. There is no class of business men who more snrelj rear np visible monuments to their indnstry and their enterprise than the painters of the sightly structures which become a landmark not only locally but in the historical sense in all onr great cities. Among those who have for years devoted their attention to this line of work may be mentioned Joseph K. English, who was bom in Frederick County, Md., in 1S24, his father being King English, a native of the district of Columbia. The latter wa= reared in his native place and in Maryland and after reaching the age of sixteen years he made a permanent location in Maryland and turned his attention to tilling the soil, in pursuing which he met with reasonable success. He was a member of the militia and assisted in the defense of Baltimore when it was attacked by the British during the War of 1S12. In 1S3" he came west and located on an eighty-acre tract of land now bounded on the south by Seventh Street, and on the west by the Lake Erie i Western Baflroad. and all of which forms a part of the city of Indianaptolis. and which at that time was covered with quite a heavy growth of timber. In the city of Indianapolis he died in IS'64. when seventy-four years of age. having been a successful pioneer farmer. He was married in Frederick County, Md. . to Miss Mary Brown who also died in Indianapolis in 1S61. at the age of sixty-seven years. They were member^ of the English Lutheran Church and for many years the father was an elder in the same. He was first a Whig and then became a Republican in politics, but never aspired to public position, being content to pursue the even tenor of his way independent of the strife and turmoil of political life. Of the children bom to himself and wife, the subject of this sketch is the only one now living, two members of the family having died in infancy. Joseph K. English received his edu- cation in the Old Seminary and from the early days of his youth until he reached the age of twenty-four years worked on a farm. He learned his trade under G. D. Statts who was probably the oldest painter in the place, and after becc>ming familiar with every detail of the business he worked at it alone until ]So2 when he formed a jjartnership with his old instructor and the firm of Statts &: English coi. tinned until 1S60. He was elected city treasurer in 1S61. a position he held for four years during the war. At the end of that time he purchased a farm in C-enter township on Fall creek, on which he remained untfl 1S71. when he returned to the city and engaged in the foundry and machine busi- ness as a memljer of the firm of Bemer. English <& Over and was associated with the last named gentleman tintil 1S76 at which time be once more turned his attention to |>aint- ing. in which business he was associated with his son. H. K. Eoglisb. Mr. English was married in ]So2 to Elvira, daughter of Henry Colestock, an old pioneer of the section and 2 stair builder by trade, some of his most important work being -done on the Deaf and Dumb, the Blind and the Insane Asylums. Mrs English was bom in Harrisburg. Penn.. in 1S31, and has borne her husband five children: H. King and Frank C. who are painters by- trade, and their daughters are Mrs. Frank Keegan. the wife of the druggist: Julia, a teacher in the public schools of the county, and Josie. who is still at home with her parents. Mr. Enarlish and his family are members of the Lutheran Church, and he has been an officer in and is now a charter meml>er of Capitol Lodge of the I. O. O. F., in which he passed all the chairs many years ago. and also belongs to the K. A- Politicallv he has. like his father, affiliated with the Republican p>arty. While residing in the c-cmniy in lS6»i he was a mem- ber of the Board of County Commissioners, in which he held the position of president at the time the court-house plans were made and built. He was an active member of that bc>dy and was a moving spirit in the building of the Iron bridges in Marion County across the White River. In 1S5S and 1S59 he was a member of the city council, in fact, he has been a wide awake and pu-~hing man of affairs, and is with reason ranked among the upright and useful citizens of the county in which he has so long made bis home. For many years, in the earliest history of Indianapolis. Mr. English was a member of the volun- teer fire dejjartment and president of the Marion Fire Company and of the Fire Associa- tion. While a member of the city council he was chairman of the committee on fire department which disbanded the volunteer department, and drafted the ordinance replacing it with a p>aid steam department which has become one of the best in the country. Srsreox Fraziee. The gentlemen whose name heatls this sketch, has always been a pw- tential element in the civilization and development of Indiana, and in his veins flow sturdy 246 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Kii<:jlish ami St-otcli blooil which he iuhoiited from his worthy father and motlipr, Absalom iiiul ("liirissa (Hmuly) Frazior, who wero horn iu North Carolina and New York respectively. The paternal grandfather came from the laud of '"thistles and oatmeal"' to this country dur ing colonial days and identified himself heart and soul with the interests of his adopted country and became one of its most substantial, law abiding and progressive citizens. His son, the father of the subject of this sketch, was a mechanic by trade and was a maker of the old fashioned spinning wheel, which was extensively used at that time. He came to Indiana about the time it was admitted into the Union as a State but died in the State of Illinois in ISCio, leaving a large family of children. Simeon Frazier, liis son, was born in Clarke county. lud.. May 20, 1S82 and there he received such education as could be obtained in the schools then in vogue and obtained a thorough and practical knowledge of the ct>mmon branches. His vacations were sj)ent in assisting in the tedious and laborious work incident to pioneer life and under these condi- tions he grew to honorable manhood, and during his long residence here has seen a great deal of the development of the country, and witnessed its transformation from a sparsely populated region, rudely cultivated, into a thickly peopled section, dotted with magnificent and highly cultivated farms. He was brought up as a miller and lumberman but iu 1852 he abandoned this occupation to become a clerk in a treneral store but finding his education some- what delicient. he decided to take a commercial course in 1S54 and for this purpose entered an institution of Louisville. K} .. from which he graduated. Immediately thereafter he be- gan keeping books in a wholesale establishment but in 18r>() took the agency for the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad which position he continued to hold until 1864. when he gave up the position to become first lieutenant of Company G. , of the One Hundred and Thirty second Regi- ment and wasiu the 100 days service, guarding Gen. Sherman's lines of transportation. After his term of enlistment had expired be returned to his former occupation at Columbus, Ind., and at the end of eighteen months was transferred to Madison, Ind.. where he continued to act as agent for seven years, or until the fall of IST^i, when he was transferred to Indianapolis, con t inn ing in their employ until 1882. His next move was to Louisville, Ky.. but after residing there for live years he resigneil to go to Jacksonville, Fla.. for the benefit of his wife's health, and while a resident of that Stateacted in the capacity of agent for the Florida Railway and Navigation Company for one year. U)H)n his jeturn to the city of Indianapolis in tlH> summer of 1888 he was elected secretary and director of Butler University which jiosition he has since re- tained, and in the discharge of which he has been remarkably successful, and has won the respect and confidence of all interested. He was first elected a director of this institution in 1876, and served until 1885. with the exception of three years when be was aljsent from the city. He is a member of the George H. Thomas Post of the G. A. R.. and has been an Odd Fellow since 1858. In 1862 he was elected jiniior warden of the Grand Encampment of Indiana, and senior warden in 1868. He was married in lSr>6, leading to the altar Miss Lucy C. Yaughan. by whom he has five children: Mrs, Dill. Ella, Harry E. , Charles L. and .Alvin H. Mr. Frazier and bis wife have long been members of the Christian Church, and his record as an honorable man of affairs has remained untarnished, and as a citizen he has always been public spirited and law abiding. They have reared their children to be an honor to them, and in the good graces of their acqnaintances hold a prominent place, as they fully deserve to do. William H. Fulton. Insurance has come to be a necessity of modern times. One of the most destructive elements to life and property since the world began has been fire. By the match of the inceudiiuy or the lack of care on the part of peoi)le in charge, millions of dollars are sacrificed annually. It is therefore essential that every precaution should be taken for the protection of both life and ]iroperfy. Insurance is the most effective means that has ever been devised to afford such protection, but it is a well established fact that all insurance does not insure: and in placing insurance not only the financial condition and rep- utation of insurance companies is to be considered, but the standing and character of those controlling the local agencies. The thoroughly reliable insurance agent is as necessary to a community as any one of his fellow citizens can possibly be, and Indianapolis has been especially fortunate in the character and integrity of its local insurance agents, and none of these are more popular than William H. Fulton, who is the State agent of the Fireman's AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 247 Fimd Insurance Company of California in the city of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana, where it has been estaldislied for many years. Mr. Fulton was born near West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio, November 5. 1842^ a son of Henry and Catherine (McBeth) Fulton, both of whom were born in Pennsylvania and of Scotch-Irish descent, and grandson of Joseph Fulton, who was born in the north of Ireland, and came to America in 1708, settling in Pennsylvania. He was actMjmpanied by two Ijrothers, who were soldiers in the Revolution, serving almost continuously from its commencement until its close. He was also closely related to Rol)(ut Fulton, who invented the steanilxjat. He was a farmer throughout life, and followed this occupation in Licking and Logan Counties, Ohio, his death occuiring in the last named county at the extreme old age of ninety-three years. Henry Fulton was quite small when his parents settled in Ohio, but there he was reared, educated and became a farmer. His eldest brother, Thomas Fulton, was a Foldier in the War of 1812. After resid- ing in Ohio for many years, Henry Fulton removed with his family to Branch County, Mich., in 1854, where he made his home until his death, in 18f53, his widow surviving him two years. William H. Fulton resided in Ohio until he v/as twelve years old, attending the common schools there and in Michigan, and the high schoolof Fremont, Ind. After leaving school he engaged in contracting and building in Branch County, Mich., which occupation he carried on success- fully for about four years, after which, in June, 1805, he came to Indianapolis, continuing in that busiijess eighteen years longer in this city, during which time he gave almost constant employment to from five to fifty men, and many of the city's finest residences and business blocks were erected liy him. In 1882 he became a lire insurance agent, and for two years was an independent adjuster of losses for various companies. He then received a flattering offer from the Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Indianapolis, and for three and a half years was State agent and adjuster for this company, after which he spent one year in the same capacity with the Lancashire of England, having the agencies for four States. This work he found to be very laborious, and receiving an excellent offer from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company he took service with the same, with which he has since been connected. He has been a member of the Indianapolis Association of Underwriters for the past nine years, has been its vice-president and at present is chairman of the executive board. In 1869 Mr. Fulton led to the altar Miss Isabella Wallace, a native of the north of Ireland, and a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Walker) Wallace, and their union has resulted in the liirth of five children: Bessie and Beatrice, deceased, and William W., Edwin J. and Bella D. Mr. Fulton is a meml)er of the R. A., the K. of P. and the Republican party, and he and his wife are menil)ers of the Tabernacle Pre.sbyterian Church. Thomas M(jii.\x. Brightwood, the thriving suburban town of Indianapolis, can well be proud of the amourit of l>rains and energy possessed l)y her representative l)usiness men, among whom is Thomas Moran, who has one of the most popular meat maikets of that place. In all matters relating to his business Mr. Moran is thoroughly familiar, and ijeing honest and reliable, fully merits the confidence that has been Ijestowed upon him. He was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. , January 4, 184;^, and no doubt inherits his push and energy from his Irish ancestors, his father and mother, Owen and Margaret (Curley) Moran, having been born on the Emerald Isle. In their native country the parents grew to mature years and were there married in 1837. Shortly afterward they crossed the ocean to America and located in the city of New York. There all their children, four in number, two daughters and two sons, were born. They were named as follows: Mary Ann is single and resides in Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Thomas, our subject: Elizal)eth married James McCrary and makes her honje in Troy, N. Y., and Michael died at the age of twenty years. The mother of these children died in 1854 and the father survived her until 1890. The youthful days of our subject were passed in his native State and he there learned the trade of spinner which he worked at in Seneca Falls, N. Y., for several years and at other ])laces until 1875 when he embarked in business for himself. For tlie past twelve years he has been engaged in the meat business in Brightwood and gives this large enterprise his peisonal attention. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Fifteenth New York Volunteer Engineers for tlie last year of the war, and served until cessation of hostilities. He served with the army of the Potomac. Mr. Moran is one of the enterprising men who have built up the l)eautiful suburban town of Brightwood and made it one of the finest residence places around Indianapolis. Mr. Moran was married 24S MEMOIRS OF IXDIAXAPOLIS in 1871 to Miss JIary Ellen Watkins, ilavitjlittM- of Joel and Barbara (BnrktM Watkins, who are natives of the Hoosier State anil now residents of Martinville. Ind. Jlr. and Mrs. Morau are the parents of three children, two sons and a daughter, as follows: Thomas Eugene, Joel and Mary Agnes, all at home. Mr. Moran's history is an example of what industry, frugality and integrity will accomplish. The building in which he carries on his business is largo, neatly lifted up. and well stockeil with the choicest meats, poultry, game, tish, oysters, etc., and he enjoys a large trade. Pmi.ir Keiohwein. This gentleman is not only one of the leading real estate men of Indianapolis, but he is one of the most prosperous and suocessfnl (lernian citizens as well, and it is worthy to note in the beginning of this all too brief account of his life that he is essentially a self-made man. having carved and worked out his own fortune. He was born January 12, 1841. in Mezingen, Urach, Kingdom of Wurtemberg. Germany, a sou of John P. and Maria A. (Wetzel) Keichwein. also natives of Germany. He came to America with his parents, landing in New York city July '25. 1852. Thence he went to EUensville, Ulster County. X. Y. , where he remained until March, ISoM, at which time he came to Indianapolis. He tirst obtained em|iloyment here with General Elliott, at the American hotel, opposite the l^nion depot ou Louisiana Street, and remained with him until 1S5T. He was then emj)loyed at the (German Turner Hall, at the corner of Kentucky Avenue and Tennessee Street. In ISdU he went to St. Louis, and after remaining one year returned to Indianapolis, where, in lSt>4. he was married to Miss Antonette Emmenegger. In 18ti8 he started in business on his own account, on the northwest corner of Market and Xoble Streets. Here he remained nntil 1876. In the meantime he built the tine block on the southwest corner of Market and Xoble Streets, known as ''Reichwein Hall." Mr. Keichwein was elected M. X. G. A. of the U. A. O. of D. at Cincinnati in 1875, and installed in Philadelphia in l87ti. and served with distinction. In 1882 he was elected supreme treasurer of the same order at Richmond and still serves in that capacity, it now being his sixth term. He is a Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the I. O. O. F. , became a memlier of K. of P. in October, 18fi'.1, of which he has served as district deputy for several years, and is now president of the permanent board of trustees of the K. of P. Castle Hall Assoc-iation. From 1855 to 18(50 he was a member of the Indianapolis Turner Society. He became a member of the city council in 1881 and served \tntil January, 1884. He was also elected as one of the commissioners of the fire department of Indianapolis, and served as secretary of that body. In Se]itember, 18W, he engaged in the real estate and loan business with Thomas F. Quill, umler the firm name of Keiohwein & Quill, and has teruber when they reached their destination. Those were the days of crude things. Their roadway was not leveled and iron railed. It had no bridges. Road wagons without springs were the only suggestion of Pullman sleepers. Ox teams took the place of engines. Their eating stations were their camp-tires and they were their own cooks. They got no morning |)apers. spent no money on barbers or Ijoot blacks and none in stores. Mr. Carter has stated that on their line of travel churches were about I.-jOO miles ai)art, from which it may be inferred that they did not stop by the way to listen to many jiopular divines. From the time they started they did not sleep in a house for six months. Yet it was not an unpleasant journey, and Mr. Carter has frequently stated that he would be willing to undertake it again in the same company. They were a bold and jolly lot, who made the best out of what seemed worst and were determined to stand together through all dangers. Occasion- ally some adventure would lend zest to the excursion. For instance, in crossing Green river. Wyoming, the o.xen became contrary and, wheeling this way and that. u])set the wagon, spilling everything in it into the water. They had a brisk time of it rescuing the different articles as they began to float away. The saw Indians frequently, but none molested them. At times antelope and buffalo were browsing within rifle shot, and now and then the party breakfasted on antelope and Buffalo steak. More than once night was made hideous by the serenades of large packs of coyotes. Reliance on a more or less untrustworthy guide-book which fhey purchased in St. Joseph, Mo., which purported to tell just where overland travelers could till their barrels at springs and streams before crossing the desert stretches, several times occasioned a scarcity of water among them, and on one occasion they were compelled to plod through a long, hot day, without a drop for themselves or their cattle. It had been agreed that no man should ride in the wagon and thus add to the burden of the cattle except in case of absolute sickness. The poor beasts suffered if possible, more than the men. To stop without water was to court sickness and the loss of •2oO ^[E^r()JRS of i.\DiAyAPOUs the oxen, aud they kept goiu"; uutil 11 o'clock at night hopiug to liud what they sought ever a little Hheaii At that time they crossed a trail. Mr. Carter followed it to the right, and after traveling it two miles found himself close to an Indian camp. Only insupport- able thirst could have made him risk going further. He crawled on his hands and knees past the camp and reached a spring of pure linhhling water which he rememl)ers gratefully to this day as a means of assisting tiie whole i)arty. When they reached Carson Valley. at the eastern part of the Sierras, they sold their oxen and wagons and all e(|uii)ment except a blanket for each man. a coffee pot and a skillet, chosing to go on foot l''>0 miles over Sublette's cut off. rather than to '' wagon " a longer distance art)uud to the south. They paid 5^1 a pound for potatoes and onions which were packed for their fare by the way. It was a weirisome walk, up. and still up, then down, for days and days; but they reached the foothills on the California side and found themselves snugly ensconced in a mining camp. Mr. Carter's first work was in the " Long Tom "' mines. The rest of the party went further and it is believed that not i)ne of them is now living, leaving Mr. Carter the sole survivor. Every minor had need of a partner, ami Mr. Carter found a good one in a man named Shannon. Tliey lived together, iloing their own cooking, worked together and divided expenses and profits. After a year of gold digging in company with Shannon and a millwright named Ludwig, he bought the remains of a burned saw mill and about l.tlOtt acres of land which belonged with it. The mill was reconstructed and Mr. Carter and Ludwig became partners in its ownersnip and operation, Shannon choosing to continue mining. Mr. Carter continued in this l)usine.>is and made money, lueantime adding three saw mills to this one. Hut the country did not improve. He loved Indianapolis and yearned for its civilization, and in ISliS he disj)Osed of his California interests, and with the proceeds returned by a Pacific mail steamship and in due time arrived in Indianapolis. He had by this time become so accustomed to the lumber business that he naturally sought an opening in it. On his return he bought a partnership interest in a saw-mill. Isaac Long and another wei-e interested with him. After a year he purchased the interests of his two partners and after managing the enterprise alone for about another year associated with him S. A. Lee. The firm of Carter & Lee existed uutil 1S7(), when the mill was sold, Mr. Lee going into a boot and shoe business and Mr. Carter temporarily into a stock auction trade in partnership with A. Ct. Jackson, which he abandoned in about another twelve months to return to the manufacture of lumber. In 1877 he selected a site west of the river, on the belt road, and there erecteil another mill. In 1S7S Mr. Carter and Mr. Lee again became partners, and the firm of Cuter tf Lee has existed to the present time. Mr. Carter has also a tine farm near the city which is the residence of his family. He has. during his long and busy career, made so much money that were it not for his open-handed generosity he would now lie quite wealthy. All his life long. Mr. Carter has been a stanch and consistent Democrat, and he never sought office until, in 18S4. he consented to be the nominee of his party supported by a large contingent from other parties to the office of Sheriff of Marion County. He was triumphantly elected and served to the end of his term with the greatest credit, declining a renomination in the interests of his private business. The affairs of the county were safe in his keeping and the people without party distinction were pleased with him as their executive otlicer. He is a Mason of forty-years standing, having joined the order while liv- ing in California, and is a member of Raper Commaudery of Indianapolis. In all the relations of life he is respected. His personal friends are almost as numerous as his ))er- soaal acquaintances. His manners are affable and he is at all times most companionable. His face and speech indicate that he is a man of earnest purpose. He is most decided in his views, yet very liberal minded. " His word is as good as his bond," and it has been said of him: ''There are probably as good men in Indiana, but there are none better."' Dr. Bes.i.\mix A. Brows is an exceptionally popular and successful physician of Bright- wood. He is scholarly and well informed in every branch of his profession, is intelligent aud well posted on all matters of public interest and stands well in the community, lioth as a citizen and as a professional man. Although still in the dawn of the success which has attended his efforts in a professional way, our subject has already given abundant evidence of the ability which qualities him for a high place in the medical profession. He is a native of the Hoosier State, born in Hancock County April 11, 18t>t>, and is a sou of David an J AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 251 Rachel (Van Zandt) Brown, natives of Ohio, but early settlers of Hancock County, Ind. Young Brown was reared in that county and educated in the public schools of Greenfield and Indiana]3olis. After finishing bis education there he began teaching school and after fol- lowing that i)rofession for two j'ears, Ijegan the study of medicine under Dr. J. A. Comingor, of Indianapolis. This was in 1880, and irj the fall of that year he entered the Medical Col- lege of Indiana, from which he graduated in the spring of 1888. Immediately afterward' he located at Brightwood and engaged in a general practice which has increased in an unusual degree since. He has iJeen county physician for this section, has served and still is health officer of the town, and is secretary of the school board, recently established. Truly ambi- tious, and with an ambition whose aim is pure and unsullied, there seems no reason why his unquestioned ability should not find full scope in relieving the pains to which a suffering world is heir. On June 16, 1880, he was married to Miss Minnie Humphries, a native of Michigan, but who was reared and educated in Hancock County, Ind. Her parents, John anil Linnie (Taylor) Humphries, died when she was but a child. To Dr. and Mrs. Brown have been born one child, Lester, whose liirth occurred March 28, 1887. The Doctor is a member of the I. O. O. F., the K. of P. the K. of H. & C. F., and has been officially con- nected with one and all. At present he is treasurer of the C. F. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Doctor being one of the trustees of the same and superintendent of the Sunday school for three years. In politics he is a Republican. George Coble, Jr. Pre eminence is a goal most men strive to attain. No matter in what Held, whether it be literature, art, science or commerce, the ambition of the true man will push him to such endeavor that his success shall stand out with glaring distinctness and his position shall be above all others. To reach a high mark of success in almost any calling is in these days of rush and activity no easy matter, and when a man reaches a high degree of success not only in one calling but in several, as has the subject of this sketch, he is regarded with respect and admiration by all. Mr. Coble is a Hoosier by birth, born in Marion County, near the present site of the county poor farm, June 20, 1852, and the son of David and Margaret (Linconfetter) Coble, natives of Indiana. In that State the parents grew to mature years and were there married about 1850. Grandfather Coble was the first man in Marion County, Ind., who engaged in the lumber business. He also built and operated the first saw-mill in the county, on Crooked Creek, northwest of the city. Grand- father Linconfetter was also an eai"l\' settler of the county and helped plaster the old Irish State House when it was first erected. David Coble, tlie father of our subject, came to Marion County, Ind., with his |)arent8 in 1818. and has been a resident of this county ever since. His parents located about three and a half miles northwest of Indianapolis, and here he was reared and educated. He is one of the old and highly respected citizens of the county and one of the old landmarks now so rapidly passing away. By his marriage he became the father of three children of whom our subject is the eldest. Sarah, who was born in 18r,7, married John E. Kerr and resided with her husband in Indianapolis until her death when thirty-one years of age. She left one child. Oakley, who now makes Lis home with his grandmother in Indianapolis. William, the youngest child, born in 1801, married Miss Irene Stevens and now resides in Indianapolis. George Coble, Jr., our subject, has |)as)-ed the most of his time right in the county where he first saw the light of day and as he was the eldest son of a very busy man, he was put to work as a cash boy when but ten years of age. After reaching his sixteenth year he started out in business for himself and his early business training fitted him in an admirable manner for his subsequent prosperous career. He came to Brightwood al)out 1886 and opened a grocery and meat market. This he still carries on but he also operates a saloon, a barber shop, a livery stable and a bakery and restaurant. He also owns the real estate and buildings where he carries on his various enterprises, and these buildings are all in good condition and well tilled with a select stock of goods. He gives his personal attention to these various enterprises and his business is constantly increasing. He^ has an unlimited amount of pu-sh and energy and with the start he has now made, his future prospects are bright indeed. The credit for a large share of the enterprise which helps to make Brightwood the flourishing suburb it now is, is due to the energy and perseverance of such men as Mr. Coble. Much of his success in life is due to his own industry and good management and he fully merits his good fortune. He has been twice married, first, sixteen 252 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS years ago he wedded Miss Eiuma Trucks, daughter of John and Emma Trucks, natives of IiiiJiana. No children were horn to this union and after the death of his first wife he was married in August, iSSfi. to Miss Sarah Blum, who was horn in Cincinnati, Ohio, as were her parents, John anil Martiia Blum. Mr. and Mrs. (!oble have no children. They are very popular in social as well as business circles and are surrounded In- many warm friends. J. W. WiiAUTON. One of the most prominent and successful real estate and loan agents at Indianapolis is J. W. Wharton, who is also widely known as a politician and enterprising citizen. Mr. Wharton was born at Felicity, Ohio, January 18, 184'J, a son of Rev. Joseph and Susan (McKenzie) Wharton. When he was three years old his parents removed to Indi- ana, liis father having l)een transferred to this field, and, owing to the exigencies of his fathei's itineiaiit po>^ition as a minister of the Methodist Church, he had by the time he was grown up, lived in many of the towns of southern Indiana and in towns in other parts of the State besides. He was graduated iu 1870 from Asl)ury (now DePauw) University and located at Terre Haute, where he engaged in the life and tire insnrance business. About a year later he came to Indianapolis and soon became a student at the law school at Blooming- ton, Ind., remaining at that institution about a y-ear. Late in 1872 he was admitted to the bar of Marion County. Immediately thereafter he engaged in the real estate business, in which he has been increasingly successful to the present time. He buys and sells property on his own account and on commission, negotiates loans on l)ond and mortgage, manages estates, collects rents, appraises houses and lands and attends to repairs, taxes and insurance, and transacts such other business as may come properly within his line. His superior knowl- edge of real estate values and the conditions which affect them, is everywhere recognized, and his business methods have always been such as to seciire the fullest confiilenee of all with whom he has had dealings. There has been only one Ineak of aliout a year and a half iu Mr. Wharton's active, personal devotion to this business, and that was caused by his accei)tance of the duties of car accouutaut for the Union Railway Company. In 1874 he was appointed deputy city clerk, and afterward, in turn, deputy county clerk, deputy county treasurer, deputy county auditor and deputy State auditor under Col. Wolf. In lS84-8r> he served as councilman from the third ward in the city council. In all these po- sitions he has ilemonst rated that he possesses rare ability for |)ul>lic business, and he has per- formed their honorable and responsible dtities with a faithfulness and courtesy which have caused him to be regarded as a model oHicial. He has been closely identified with the poli- tics of the city and State for many years. He is a stanch and unswerving Republiean and was assist;int secretary of the state central committee under Hon. John C. New. He is a popular member of the K. of P. and of the Beta Theta Phi society. He was married in 1874 to Eloise M. Taylor, a native of Worthington, Ind., and daughter of George R. Tay- lor. Mr. and Mrs. Wharton are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Chkisti.\n a. HiLoENBERG. This well known real estate, loan and insurance agent, whose office is at '21i West Ohio Street, has made such a success in his enterprise and has become so popular (personally that he must be included in any list of the prominent business men of Indianapolis, and for the same reason any work of the character and scope of this that did not include proper biogiaphical mention of such a citizen would lie incomplete. This business was estalilished in 1882 by Christoph Hilgenberg. father of the immediate subject of this sketch. Mr. Hilgenberg was born in Melsungen, Germany, and came to Indiana))olis in 1859. Upon his arrival in this country he was without means, but he was honest, industrious and persevering, and when he came to Indianajiolis was enabled to engage in the meat trade, in which he continued successfully for about twenty years, includ- ing the period from 18t)U to 1874, when he lived at Richmond, Ind. By careful invest- ments in business and farm property, he in time accumulated considerable means, and he came to be regarded as one of the wealthy and substantial citizens of Indianapolis. His busine.ss judgment was good, and though enterprising he was at the same time quite conservative, and he was truly a self-made man in the best sense of that much abused term. He was a member of the Commercial Club, and iu all things had the best interests of the city at heart. He died December 23, 1891. Christian A. Hilgenl)erg was born in Ripley County. Ind., March 10, 1862. He was reared and educated princi|)ally in Indianaji- olis, though he spent much of his early life on a suburban farm. After completing his English '^C^^'^-f A AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 253 and classical education iu! vvaw for a (iiiie a student in a law hcIiooI. He early imljihed tbe careful and conservative spirit of bis father, and learned to aj)piy to all liis buwiuesH trans- actions those princifiles of integrity, i)roinptness and fair dealing which made his father popular, and he was alniost from boyhood closely identified with his fiitber in tbe latter's iiuportiint operations. During the latter years of bis father's life be had entire charge of II bis affairs, ent and he also labored on the latter's farm, learning lessons of industry and honesty which were his stepping stones to his present success. Upon attaining his majority, he began contracting which he continued for eighteen years, at the end of which time he came to Indianapolis and since that time has continued here in the same occupation, with the exception of a lew years which he spent with Nordyke & Marmon, as a master workman in their woodshop. Four years since be com- menced contracting on his own account, princi|)ally as a residence builder, and owiui' to the admirable character of his work and the dispatch with which he executes all orders, he has a wide and constantly increasing patronage. Mr. J(jbiison is .strictly independent of all social orders and [)ursues the even tenor of this way, swayeil by no political or social faction, so far as his work is concerned. Hugo Otto Pantzek, M. D. This is decidedly the day of the specialist in medicine and surgery as in about every other department of human endeavor. The most .successful and reliable medical specialists are such as have bad their attention directed U) their specialties in the course of a general practice. A natural adaptation for certain lines of work, com bined with the knowledge growing from the familiarity with it, engenders success and repu- tation in it, and eventually the demand for this special service grows to make necessary the limitation of practice to special lines. Such is tbe manner in which Dr. Hugo O. Pantzer and numerous other specialists became such. Their knowledge of their specialties is supple- mented and enhanced by the extensive general knowledge of medicine and surgery acquired through the valuable experience of a large general practice of many years duration. Dr. Pantzer, as a general practitioner, enjoyed a rare degree of success and patronage, and to his numerous friends it will be a gratification to have placed in permanent form some account of his life and works. Hugo Otto Pantzer was born at .Sheboygan, Wis.. June 9, 1858, the eldest child of John George and Wilia (Koehler) Pantzer, natives of Sulzbach, Oberpfalz, and Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany, respectively, whence they emigrated to America owing 254 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS to (be political troubles of the years 1848-49. Sheboygan at this time was virtuall_v a colony of Gorman political fugitives and their sympathizers. It was marked fur its intellect- ual and musical accomplishments. John Gr. Pantzer here pursued the life of a tradesman with the success ordinary of a man with marked musical talent and propensity. He died in 1882 leaving a widow and five sons and two daughters who still survive him. Three of these, namely, F. Will Pantzer. pro])rietor of the Bates House Pharmacy: John G. Pantzer, » Jr. , a commercial collector, and the subject of this sketch, being located at Indianapolis, the others continuing at their native town. Hugo O. Pantzer was reared at Shebt)ygan, where he attended a German (Lutheran) school two j'ears, and then the public schools. He left high school at the age of fourteen before graduation, and went to Davenport, Iowa, where he spent one year as a draughtsman, anil attache to the United States Government Survey Office at Rock Island and as a pupil of the Bryant & Stratton's Business College of Davenport, from which he graduated with honors in 1874. Enticing positions in mercantile pursuits at Davenport were rejected. He resumed his literary education at the German- English Academy (at present the North American German Normal School) at Milwaukee. Later, at the same place, he engaged as a shipping clerk and bookkeeper, utilizing his evenings for the attendance at the Normal School for teachers in gymnastics, an institution supported bj' the North American Turnerbnnd. The practice of gymnastics equipped him with improved physical health, and the calling served to be the stepping stone to his medical career. He graduated as a teacher of gymnastics in the year 187(5, and pursued this calling during five years, serving as instructor at Sheboygan and Plymouth, Wis., as private tutor in the family of a mining superintendent at Frisco. Beaver County, Utah Ter. , and as instructor of the social Turnverein at Indianapolis. Meanwhile he utilized his leisure hours to improve his education by home study and private lessons. In 1878 his plans to Attend Cornell Uni- versity were frustrated by the entire loss of his savings. He felt himself forced to take up the study of his choice, namely, medicine, without a complete humanitarian education. He read medicine at Sheboygan in 1878 under doctors Carl Muth and Almond Clarke. While instructor in gymnastics at Indianapolis during 1879-81, he attended the lectures at the Medical College of Indiana, and was the student of Drs. Wm. B. Fletcher and E. F. Hodges. During this time he served as census enumerator, and twice as deputy assessor. He graduated from the Medical College of Indiana in the spring of 1881. While teacher of gymnastics Mr. Pantzer had various honorary appointments within the gift of the North American Turnerbund, and was a frequent cotitributor to its oflioial organ. He proposed the organization of the teachers of the North American Turnerbund, which organized at Indianapolis, in the year 1881. His essay on the prize subject of the year of his graduation received meritorious distinction, and his examination papers in the competition for ilispensary and hospital positions placed him at the head of the list of competitors. He served one year as resident physician to the city dispensary. Since then he has been engaged in private prac- tice at Indianapolis, excepting three years and one-half, which were spent in stud}' and travel in Europe in 1884 to 1886. 1890 and 1891. He has attended lectures and clinics under many of the most distinguished men of this day, notably at Strasburg. Munich, Berlin, Wurzburg and Vienna. He was assistant at the surgical clinic at Munich under the direction of Prof. Von Nussbaum; has participated in the i)acterio!iigical courses at the Imperial Sani- tary Office at Berlin, under the renowned Prof. Koch; was five months hospitant at the lying- in wards and women's division of the great "'Allgemeine Frankenhaus"' of Vienna, and was assistant at the surgical clinic under Prof. Witzel at Bonn, besides taking many special courses in all of the different branches of the medical science. His travels extended over (Termany, Austria, Hungary, France, Switzerlanil. England and Italy, and included a pro- tracted stay each at Paris and London. While at Munich he prepared himself for acquiring the German degrees of doctor of medicine &i\d }iractische arzt, but his application was refused on accoiint of having no certificate of his humanitarian education. He is president of the Indianapolis Surgical Society, and a member of the judicial council of the Marion County Medical Society. He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Society, the Ameri- can Medical Association, and the International Medical congress, and consulting gynecologist to the Indianapolis City Dispensary and the city hospital. He has prepared and read numerous papers before various societies, some of which, read before the Marion County ASD MABIOX COrXTY. IXDIAXA. 255 Medical Society, were referred to the ludiana State Medical Society, and hare been ordered published in the transactioDs of this body. In 18^1. while Dr. Pantzer was preparing his change from general to sf>ecial practice, he fonnd it necessary, owing to his exten.'ive prac- tice, to procure the aid of an assistant. He was happy in procnring the services of Dr. H. Haeberlln, of Zurich. Switzerland, at that time the first assistant to the chair of obstetrics and gjnecology at the nniversity of that city, who remained with him until the spring of 1S9'2. About this time Dr. Pantzer purchased the large and beautiful estate on the north- west comer of Michigan and New Jersey Streets (commonly known as the Beaty Home- stead) which he had remodeled and enlarged, and which was arranged and ecb Rh-et. the famous Hoosier dialect poet whose verses have .«o pleased the public during the past decade, was lx)rn at Greenfield. Hancock County, Ind.. about the year 1S52. His scholastic training was not of thehighest order as his youthful proclivity seemed to be of the Bohemian order. His father, a lawyer of large practice, induced him to Ijecome a disciple of Blackstone, but his career as such was of short duration as he ran away aal shortly thereafter was discovered as an adjunct of a patent medicine concert wagon. For a nnml>er of years he traveled around the country following various callings, such as sign painter, actor, revising and recasting plays, songs, etc. Of keen observation he readily ab- sortjed all that was worthy being seen, and hearing all that worthy Ijeing said. Fndonbteclly. during this time, he acquired his extensive knowledge of the Hoosier people, their ways and their peculiar idiom. When about twenty-three years old he began contributing dialect verses for the press. The poet, the author and the artist who have attained distinction and won the plaudits of the world, have usually obtained renown by selecting their theme from the common walks of life. Mr. Riley, in selecting the homely back woods Hoosier as his subject, with his quaint ways and odd characteristics, and snrrotinding his theme with a pathos for which his pen is noted, has became a national character. Some of his best known productions are: "Neighborly Poems:'" " "Sketches in Prose and Occasional Verse:" '"After- whiles;" "Pipes o' Pan:"' ""Rhymes of Childhocd Days:"' ""Old Fashioned Rther enterprises and is very thoroughly devoted to the building up of Indianapolis and all its important interests. He was one of the incorporators and vice-president of the Key stone Land Company, one of the largest and most wide-awake concerns of its kind in the citj', which has laid out and built up some of the finest additions. Mr. Frankel is a veteran of Company B, First Regiment Ohio National Guards (Lytle Grays), which in its halcyon days won the prize for drill and appearance wherever it went. He is a Mason and memVier of other [lopiilar organizations. In politics he is enthusiastically Republican. Social and hospitable in an eminent degree, his elegant home is always o])ento a large circle of friends. He was married in October, 1881, to Miss Emma Pretzfelder, a native of Mississippi, who has borne him three children: Emilie, Albert Lincoln and Columbia. There is probably not in Indianapolis a more conspicuous example of the results which follow application of tine capacity with a determination to succeed in spite of all obstacles than is furnished by the achievements of Mr. Frankel, and he is regarded by the German American element of the city's population as in some sense its representative and as manifesting to the public that sturdy character which makes these people successful in all walks of life. Capt. J. Sti't Neal. As early as the year 1840 Capt. J. Stut Neal's connection with river navigation began, at which time he acted in the caj)acity of engineer on the vessel "Iris." He was born in Pittsburgh, Peun. , in 1820, a son of Zenas Neal, a native of Conn., and his youth was spent in learningthe trade of a machinist, after which heliecanje an expert engine builder, which knowledge admirably fitted him for the occupation he afterward pur- sued. In 1841 he became part owner and engineer of the "Arcade" and afterward built and was part owner of the "Revenue," which vessel he sold to a sea captain and shipped as engineer on the "South America." After this he and Capt. Fulton built and owned the "Andrew Fulton,'" which sunk near St. Louis, and then built the "Hungarian," which he commanded in the Cincinnati and New Orleans trade for some time. He and his brother, Capt. Reub. E. Neal, afterward bought the "Falcon" and changed her name to "Queen City," plying between Cincinnati and New Orleans. He next built the "Grace Darling," at Madison, Ind., and ran her as a packet between New Orleans and Montgomery, Ala. The two brothers J. S. and R. E. Neal then for some time operated the largest engine shop and foundry in Indiana, at Madison, during which time they built the steamer "City of Madison" which was lost at Vicksburg, August, 18(53, by the explosion of ordnance stores with which she was loaded by the Government, there being at the time 400 Ijarrels of powder on Ijoard. They made the machinery for some of the largest and best steamers plying on western waters, among which was the famous "David White," "Edward Walsh," "John C. Cline," "Em- press," and many others, and during the war they owned the "Hazel Dell," '•Sallie List," "Sam Young" and "Universe," all of which were in the Government employ most of the time during the war, and without doubt transported more soldiers than ujost of the steamers in service. In 18(55 they built and owned the famous "Indiana," at Madison, which was a very profitable source of revenue to him, but which he finally sold. In 18(57 they built and owned the noted low pressure "Richmond," at Madison, Ind., which was 345 feet long and was probably the fastest boat on the river. It cost him $"24(),()00, and plied |)rincipally between Louisville and New Orleans, making the trip every two weeks. She had a capacity of 2,000 tons, had an elegant full length cabin, with accommodations for 200 passengers. Capt. Neal began his career on the river as engineer and finally became commander of his own boats. He is a practical machinist, has had an extensive experience in boat building and AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 257 in the construction of all kinds of iiiaehinery. To these two gentlemen is due the iutroduc- tiou of the steamboat whistle, and in 1877 the services of Capt. J. Stnt Neal were engaged as assistant superintendent of construction of the building of the Insane Hospital at Indian- apolis, to which city he had moved in 1875, to take charge of the work. He was also superintendent of construction of the Federal building at New Albany, Ind., and has recently received the appointment from President Cleveland as special inspector of customs at Indianapolis, subject to orders of the department. When a lad, like Mark Twain, he was ambitious to go on the river as an engineer and to this position he finally attained. He navigated nearly every tributary of the Mississippi Kiver, and during his long career as engineer, captain and clerk, of thirty year's, he had manj' thrilling experiences, especially on the Upper Red River in the Indian Territory, before the annexation of Texas. In the bu^^iness of building and navigating boats Capt. Neal has made and lost fortunes, but has accumulated a sutticiency of this world's goods to keej) him from want and provide him with many of the luxuries of life. He is now residing in Indianapolis where he has a host of warm friends and is highly esteemed. Politically be is a Democrat and socially he is a member of the Hendricks Club. Henry W. Laut. The subject of our sketch, Henry W. Latit, is a council man-at-large, a contractor on a large scale and a widely known and popular citizen of Indianapolis, who has worked his way up to prominence and the respect and the regard of his neighbors by the sheer force of his own character and by his geneious and sociable fellowship. His place of business is at No. 350 East South Street, and his business is that of a contractor in tin, galvanized iron and slate, many of his contracts being of considerable magnitude, and his operations aggregate a very large sum every season. Our subject was oorn at Indianapolis, December 1, 1850, being the son of Rhiuehart and Louise (Nigael) Laut, natives of Germany, who came to America about the year 1848 and located in this city. The father was a farmer and followed that pursuit in Marion County, bearing the reputation of a worthy man and a good husbandman. He and his wife, who are now dead, jiassing away in Marion County, where their remains are buried, were the parents of seven children, six of whom are living, namely; Mrs. Wamperner, of Marion County; Mrs. Borneham, Mrs. Bierman, Mrs. Miller, of St. Louis; Mrs. Pope and our subject, Henry W., who is the youngest of the family. He spent the greater part of his youth upon tiie farm, attending the country schools, and in his seventeenth year came to Indianapolis and learned the trade of a cabinet-maker, serving a term of four years. His desire for an education that was practical was so strong that he attended a night school, suffering nothing to interfere with this, although the labors of the day were very fatiguing. Hence, while he was learning a trade thoroughly he n-as tilling his mind with useful knowledge, and when he had completed his term of service as a cabinet- maker, he had the proud satisfaction of knowing that he was possessed of a good business education. It is this kind of young men who succeed in life; for while many other voung men were spending their evenings in frivolity or worse, he was fitting himself thoroughly for the important duties that awaited him; and the idle and the frivolous and the dissipated stood no chance with him in the great arena of life. At the age of twenty-one he engaged in the grocery business, and continued the same for a period of nineteen years, being, as should be supposed, after such thorough preparation, very successful, indeed. His honest and straightforward methods, his enterprise, energy, application and good management com- bining to build up a trade that was enduring and one that assured handsome returns to him. A few years prior to closing out his grocery business, he began his present enterprise iind carried on both for some time, or until 181*2, when the large interests involved in his affairs as a contractor, required all of his time, and he closed out the grocery business. Mr. Laut employs from ten to twenty men and does a very extensive business. Among the many con- tracts he has filled is the tin, galvanized iron and slate work for the Marion County jail; for the handsome and imposing Commercial Club building; the German Lutheran Orphans' Home; the Tuttle House; the Grubbs House and a number of others, as the Schreber build- ing, etc. Mr. Laut is a member of the Builders' Exchange and takes a lively interest in the affairs of this most important and influential organization. His religious convictions are very strong and he is a sincere member of the German Lutheran Church; is a member of the school l)oard of that church and was for eight years a trustee of that body. He was first 17 258 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS elected to the city council in 1880 ami lias since been foni- times elected, Laving served con- tinuously since that time. His jxipularity in the council is very great, an<] he served at one time as ]>resident of the lioard of aldermen. He is everywhere recognized as one of the most useful members of the body, and his integrity and honesty, united with his experience and his decided intelligence, give him great influence. Our subject was married in 1870 to Miss Dora Nienaber, a native of this city, who has borne him six children, namely: Anna, William, Henry, Charles, Bertie, and Flora. Mr. Laut is a self-made man and began to earn his own living vphen quite a youth, working his way up to his present distinguished place by tireless energy and by an intelligent and honorable use of his gifts and talents, which he lias never lost an occasion to improve. The fruits of his labors are niany, being blessed with much of this world's goods, a happy home with a most interesting family — a wife and children whom he dearly loves and in whom he very properly takes pride, and hav iug the esteem and the confidence of all who know him. William H. Bowser. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch has every reason to be classed among the successful and highly respected farmers of Marion County, lud., for he not only owns 100 acres of land in Center Township, but this land is exceptionally fer- tile, is carefully tilled, has a neat and well kept appearance, and is finely improved with an excellent residence, good barn and other buildings, the barn being 40x5S feet in dimensions and unicjue as well as vnry convenient in its interior arrangement. Mr. Bowser devotes his attention to general farming, and besides raising the usual grain [jioducts. raises a good grade of lior.ses, cattle and hogs. Mr. Bowser was born in Warren Township, this county. October 13, 1S48, his parents being Henry and Mary Ann (Moore) i3owser. the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania in March, ISIO. When but five years of age he was taken by his parents to Ohio, where he remained until he was twenty-one yeais of age, but as there were no free schools in that day. his educational o])portunities were few and far between. However, what he lacked in book lore he made up in solid, practical, natural business quali iications, which he jiut to a good use during his struggles to obtain a competency for him- self and family. He came to Marion County, lud., in 1831, and settled in the southwest portion of Warren Township, where he reared his family, his sons being brought up to a thorough and practical knowledge of farm life. The advantages of an educatiousl nature which William H. Bowser received were of a very meagre kind, but, like his father, pos- sessed sound, common sense and ideas of a very [iractical nature, which he put to a good use on his farm. He is independent in financial circumstances, a fact which he owes mainly to his own efforts, and in his section his opinion is regarded as authority on all subjects relat- ing to agriculture. October 13, 1880, be was united in marriage with Miss Florence L. , daughter of Asa N. and Margaret (Smart) Shimer, a sketch of whom appears in this work. Mrs. Bowser was born November 2, 1855. in Warren Township, where she was reared and educated. She is a woman of excellent traits of character, endowed with a line intellect and wholly devoted to her family and home interests. Their children are four in number: Harry O. . born November 7, 1882; Maggie A., born September U, 18S5; Asa E., born July 19. 1887, and Mary Etta, born August 7, 1890, all of whom are bright, attractive and promising children. Mrs. B jwser is a member of the Christian Church, and Mr. Bowser is a stanch supporter of the princi]iles of the Republican party. Smiley Newton Ch.\mbers. Prominent in the ranks of the foremost of the brilliant circle of lawyers of the city of Indiana[)olis stands the name of Smiley Newton Chambers, who has a most thorough and practical knowledge of the complications of law. He was born in Edwardsport, Knox County, Ind., March 18. 1845, in which section the Chamliers family has been known ever since the great-grandfather, Alexander Chamliers. emigrated to the country shortly after the close of the Revolutionary War, l)ringing with him a large family of sons and daughters. A location was made upon Mariah Creek in a very fertile section of the county, and in the development of this section of the State the grandfather, Joseph Chambers, who was a man of unusual intelligence and force of character, became very influential and filled a number of important offices with credit and ability. His twelve children settled in the immediate vicinity of the old home, and there Alexander, the father of the subject of this sketch, was brought up. He was the eldest of his father's family and being of an enterprising and energetic disposition settled at the town of Edwardsport, in AXD MAHIOX COUXTY, JXDIASA. 259 the early forties, and engaged in the business of sawing Inniber by steam power, the product of the mill being raited down the river to southern markets. Notwithstanding bis excellent business qualifications this enterprise proved unsuccessful, and in 1S5U he returned to the immediate neighborhood of his birth and spent the remainder of his life on a farm, his death occurring in lStj6. He was united in marriage with Rachel Keith, who removed with her parents to Knox County. Ind.. from Kentucky about 1S30. and as she was a woman who f)ossessed in an eminent degree strong and humane qualities of mind and heart, she was in every respect a helpmate to her husband, and her death, which occurred in February. 1866, six months prior to the death of her husband, was a severe blow to him. Two daughters and a son survived them. Up to the year 1S63 Smiley X. Chambers spent his life upon his father's farm and assisted him in clearing it ready for the plow. In that year he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifteenth Indiana Regiment and remained in the service of his country until Atigust, 1865; was in both the infantry and artillery service and was a participant in the battle of Nashville. Tenn., in December. 1S64. After the death of his parents he entered Shurtliff College at Upper Alton. 111., from which institution he gradu- ated with the honors of his class in June, 1870. The following year he read law at St. Louis. Mo., and in the spring of 1872 entered upon the practice of his profession in the city of Vincennes. Ind. In that year he was nominated by the Republicans of Knox County as candidate for the Legislature and with the rest of the ticket was defeated. In 1873 he formed a law partnership with William H. De Wolf, a well known lawyer of that city, with whom he continued associated until the spring of 1889. when he received the appointment of United States attorney for the district of Indiana, which position he held until the expiration of President Harrison's term of office. His practice at Vincennes was extensive and lucra- tive and he was justly considered one of the leading attorneys of Indiana, he was engaged in many widely known and important eases. Although he has never been an aspirant for public office he made an extensive canvass of the State for the RepnlJican State ticket in 1884 and ISSS and has ever been interested in public affairs, both political and otherwise. After receiving his apjx)intment as United States attorney he made his home in the city of Indianapolis, in the interests of which he has manifested a zeal and interest calculated to place him among the leading men of the city. Socially he is a member of the I. O. O. F. , is a thirty-second degree Mason, is a prominent and active member of the G. A. R. : and for many years was secretary of the Ixjard of trustees of the Vincennes University, to the development of which institution of learning he gave much time and attention. May 31. 1876, he wedded Isadora MeCord, daughter of William R. McCord, a prominent and influ- ential citizen of Vincennes, and to their union a family of six children has been given. Mr. Chambers possesses all the characteristics which go to make up a model citizen and ha.s the unbounded respect of all who know him. Arsxrs Flixt Dexxy, a son of Theodore V. and Elizabeth Denny, early residents of this county, particulars of whose lives may be found elsewhere in this work, was born July 6. 1841. At the age of seven years, as the result of an accidental injury, he lost bis right arm. After this he pursued the preparatory .studies and took the regular classical course in Butler University, graduating with the degree A. B. July 3. 1862. The two years next after leav- ing eoUe^e, he taught with J. B. Cameron in the schools of Edinburg. Ind.. sharing with that gentleman the directorship and superintendency of those schools. Mr. Denny then be- came the sole principal and superintendent of the public .schools of Franklin, in the same county. During his engagements in teaching he employed his leisure time in the study of law. and in 1866 terminated his career as a teacher that he might devote his whole time to legal study. He entered Harvard University and took the regular course in the Dane Law School, under the tutelage of those distinguished authors and jurists. Emory Washburn, Theophilus Parsons. Joel Parker and Richard H. Dana. Jr. He received from Harvard University the degree of LL. B. July 15, 1868. After completing his preparatory course in law, Mr. Denny engaged in the active practice of this profe.ssion at Indianapolis, and is yet a member of the bar of that city, and in the possession of a respectable practice. He was never engaged in the trial of any noted criminal cases, but has had a fair share of civil liti- gation, and has conducted to successful results some notable cases containing interesting questions of both law and fact. He enjoys the reputation of a safe and valuable counselor 200. MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS and makes the law^of real estate a specialty. Mr. Deuuy was luarrieil J.iiiuaiy 7, 1873, to Miss Man' Elizabeth Kechn, a desceudaut of an old and ies]ipcted family of Reading, Penn., and an ctlicient iiistnictor in the public schools of Indianapolis. Jlrs. Denny is a lady of rare literary taste and ability, and has an imusually wide Unnwledge of English literatuie. She is prominent in local literary cluljs and in social ciicies of a similar lient. William S. McCormick. It is said that "a man's house is his castle" therefore it behooves one to see that his "castle" is well coiistnictod, and if pleasing in appearance so much the better. These desirable results are brought about in a great measure by the con- tractor and builder, and one who has been especially successful in this line of work is Will- iam S. McCormick, who is a representative of one of the oldest families in Iiuiitmapolis. His graudiaicle, John McCormick, it is said built the first house in the city, for thither his grandfather. Samuel McCormick, a Bajitist minister, came in 1821 and located near what is now the Military Park. He was a worthy tiller of the soil but died in Hendricks County, Ind. , whither he had moved [irior to the birth of the sul)ject of this sketch. His sou, Will- iam Mct'ormick, father of W illiam S. McCormick, was born in Preble County, Oliio, in 1813, and died in Marion County, Ind., at what is now Haughville, at which time he was the old- est settlor in the county, and shortly before had been awarded a suit of clothes in 1888, by the old settlers of Marion and Hendricks Counties, at their meeting. Like his father before him, he tilled the soil, but lost heavily during the war. He removed to Hendricks County when a young man and there spent many years of his life iu useful and profitable labor. He was a Republican and Abolitionist and for many years was a member of the Baptist Church. He was married in Hendricks County to Miss Nancy Hardin, a native of Rockcastle County, Ky. , her father, William Hardin, having been a Baptist minister of con- sideral)le note. She died in Hendricks County, in 1872, at the age of fifty-six years. Her union with Mr. McCormick resulted in the birth of nine children, six sons and three daugh- ters, of whom five sons and two daughters survive. Four sons were soldiers in the Federal Army during the great Civil War, members of Company A., of the Fifty-first Indiana Volun- teer Infantry, and served throughout the entire struggle. Two of them were captured near Rome, Ga., and w(^ro taken to Belle Island, where they were paroled. William S. McCormick was born in Hendricks County, Ind., December 14, 1840, and received his education in his native county. In 1803 he left home to enlist in the Union army, joining C'ompany A, of the Fifty-first Indiana Infantry, receiving honorable discharg(! in November, 1865, having been a ))articipant in the battles of Nashville, Franklin, Dalton, Ga., and others. The latter part of his service he was on detail duty in the pay department and at the post headquarters at Indianapolis. He returned to his home very much impaired in health and it was not until 1872 that he began to recover. He then commenced learning the carpenters trade, in addi tion to farming, and to that occupatiou has given his attentinn up to the present time. He moved to Clermont, lad., about sixteen years ago. and in 1881 came to Indianapolis. After remaining in this city a short time he went back to Clerniont and in 1888 took up his lesi- dence in Haughville, where he has been ever since esj)ecially engaged in the building of residences. He has always been actively interested in the ptilitical affairs of the day and has always labored for the success of the Repul)lican jiarty, of which he is an infiueutial mem ber. In 18()S he was married to Miss I'ivelyn Day, of Hendricks County, but was left a widower three years later and remained so until October 21, 1877, when Miss Savannah Smith became his wife. Of eight children born to them, four sons and two daughters are living. Mr. and Mrs. McCormick are members of the Christian Church, in which he is a deacon, and socially Mr. McCormick belongs to the G. A. R., the K. of P. and the I. O. O. F., in which he has passed all the chairs. CnRiSTi.\N Fredkrick ScHMiDT, deceased, was one of the esteemed and substantial busi- ness men of Marion County, Ind. He was a native of Germany, born in 1831, and there maeen actively following his trade in this city since 1865. and has pursued it with more than ordinary success. He is a native of Prussia, in which country his birth occurred in 1829, his father being William .Spielhoff, who lived and died in that coimtry. He was a man of much intelligence, was highly educated, and followed the calling of a school teacher, and it was under his able instruction that young Henry obtained bis knowledge of the "world of books." He finished bis education in the Polytechnic Institute, where he learned the theory of the carpenter's trade, and later the practice, while serving a three years" apprenticeship in his native land. He showed his intelligence in 1859 l>y coming to the United .States, and almost iniuiediately after locating in Indianapolis he cooinienced working at his trade and has followed it with satisfactory success up to the present time. While in the old country he served his allotted time in the German army, from 1848 to iSol. and from that time until his removal to this country he was engaged in contracting, so that upon his arrival in this country he was enabled to continue his work uninterrnpledly. He continued it alone until 1865. at which time he formed a ])artnership with Fred Prange. of this city, liut which partuersiiip was later dissolved. In 1869 he removed to Tell City. Ind.. where he was for some time engaged in the manufasttu'e of furniture, and while there he was also president of the Cabinet Makers ITnion of that place. At the end of four and a half years, or in 187ii. he returned to Indianapolis, and has since Ijeen in business here, a short time being associated with Christian Miller. He has for some time past been in business alone, and during this time he has erected .some edifices which are greatly to his credit, among which may be mentioned the Loraine Block, Turners" Hall and various other large business buildings and numerous handsome residences. Mr. Spielhoff is a meml>e;r of the Builders" Exchange, was president of the Liederkranz tliree terms, and is now an honorary memlier of that order, and socially belongs to the I. O. O. F. and the A. F. Ac A. M. Polit- ically he has been associated with the Kepublicans. but for the last eight years with the Democrats. He was married in 185"2 to Miss Fredericka Helle, a native of Prussia, and to their union ten chiMren were given, of whom William who is the only surviving son and the eldest member of the family, is foreman for his father. Prof. Archibald M. Hall, who has attained considerable prominence in his chosen profession — teaching — is a product of the Keystone State, born in Laughlintown. Westmore- land Coimty. July 27. 1863. His early scholastic training was received in the common schools, and later he attended the normal school, then taught by Prof. I. M. Graham. After passing a, county examination he commenced teaching at the age of seventeen and continued this for two years in his native county. During the year 1SS2 he acted as principal of the school in Laughlintown. but in the spring of the following year he came to Irvington. Ind., and graduated from Butler Fniversitv in 18S8. with the degree of A. B. From there he went to Winchester. Ind.. as pastor of the Christian Church, but part of the time he was principal of the high school in that town. Resigning that position he returned to his alma mater and took a post-graduate course. During this time, he, with others of the alumni, created a theological department, with Prof. Garvin as the head and moving spirit. Prof. Hall began teaching in Butler University in the session of 1S91, his department being Hebrew, and in 1893 he had full charge of that department. He received the degree of A. M. from Butler University in 1889 and Ph. D. from that institution in the spring of 1892, this 266 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS being the first degree of Pb. D. ever given by the university on work. The Professor is a member of tlie Delta Tan Deltas, and of AVincbester Lodge, No. 91, K. of P. He is also a minister of the Christian Church, empowered to solemnize marriages. In his political views the Professor affiliates with the Rejniblicrtns, although not an active partisan. His |i:ireuts, Roliert and Catherine (Funk) Hall, were natives of Pennsylvania, and the latter was the daughter of Rev. Funk, a Dnnkard minister. Ten children were l)orn to Mr. and Mrs. Hall, six of whom are now living. One of the sons, Henry, served all through the Civil War. Our subject has proven himself worthy of the trust reposed in him and ranks among JIarion County's ablest educators. Thomas J. JIorse. The difference in the appearance of the buildings of to-day and (lio.se of twentv-tive years ago is very marked, for then a three or four-story building was considered a marvel in architecture, while to-day in all large cities it is a common occurrence to see a ten or twelve-story building while those of even greater height are by no means rare. In proportion to the advance made in this respect, the knowledge and skill of contractors and builders has increased in like proportion and among the most successful of these in the city of Indianapolis is Thomas J. Morse, who possesses a thorough knowledge of all styles of ancient and modem architecture and has applied his knowledge in a |)ractical way as can at once be proven when any of the many buildings he has erected are pointed out. He is a native of the State of Ohio, born in 1838, a son of Learned Morse, who was born in New Jer- sey but who died in Ohio when his son, Thomas J., was a child. The latter continued to make his home with his widowed mother until he was thirteen years of age, at which time he began learning the carpenter's trade in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio. A few yeais later he went to that city and tinished his trade, but when the alarms of war sounded he dropped his saw and plane and enlisted in his country's service in the United States navy, after which he was detailee. a native German and a pioneer of Indianajiolis. and to their union two dausbters and one son have been given: Robert P.. now attending the State I niversitv of Illinois and is preparing himself to become an architect: Carrie R.. wife of William E. Clifford, of this city: Elbe J., who married Albert B. Bowen. of Indianapolis. Joseph B. M.ansfieli). The calling of the merchant is one of the oldest as well as one of the most honorable of all lines of industrv. Exchange and barter are two of the world's AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. ' 2fi7 most important factors, and without tliese the public would indeed find themselves in a sad plight. Above all it is necessary that the line of goods should be of the best and the mer- chant reliable, two features combined in the mercantile career of Joseph B. Mansfield, who has carried on this l)nsiness, most of the time in Brightwood, since the war. He is a native of Darlie County, Oliio, born October 12, 1837, and the son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Payne) Mansfield, who were married in that county about 1830. Of the six children born to this estimable couple, our subject was the eldest. The others were named as follows: Phcebe (married Asa Sockman and resides on the old home farm in Darke County, Ohio), George (is now living in the same county, and with his second wife, who was formerly Miss Enjily Lambert; his first wife was a Miss Loven), Mahala (married T. I. Sipe, and makes her home in I'nion City, Ind.), and John (married Ellen Lamljert, and resides in Oleudower, Va.). Inhis native county our subject spent his youthful days, and in 18G2 was married to Miss Mary Ann Blizzard, daughter of Jackson and Mary Ann Blizzard, natives of Pennsylvania and of German origin. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield and utimed as follows: Elizabeth (born in 1863, married Richard Lyman, and resides in Chicago, 111.), Alice (lioru on the same day that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, married Edward Griffith and resides at home), Gilbert (two years younger than the latter, died at the age of fourteen), Charles (born in 1869, married Miss Rose Smitli and lives at home), Edward (born about 1871, died when three years of age), MolJie (born in 1878, is a bright young Miss of fifteen), and the bal)y, Louise (Ijorn in 1881, is attending the home school). During the Civil War Mr. Mans- field donned his suit of lalue, shouldered his musket and enlisted in the One Hundred and Eighty-seventh Ohio Infantry and served until the close of the war. Returning from army life he moved to Union City and was employed as a bridge carpenter on the railroad, now the Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis, assisting in the construction of that road from Union City to Logansport. After thi'ee years' service he was then employed on the "Bee Line" road, witli whicli he remained fourteen years assisting in the building of all the shops at Brightwood. One of the lemarkable features of Mr. Mansfield's career, and which speaks volumes in liis favor, is that lie never had a disagreement with his emjiloyers or with the employes. He quit railroading to embark in mercantile pursuits, and has continued this successfully up to the present time. He was elected marshall of Brightwood and served two terms in that capacity. For some time he has been a member of tlie Masonic fraternity, and was made Master Mason the evening James A. Garfield died. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., and now ht)lds the office of district deputy, and is a member of Brightwood Lodge, No. 915, K. of H. He is an exemplary citizen and foremost in all matters which pertain to the welfare of the town of his adoption. John Wocher. Among the most enterprising and successful of the representatives of great fire insurance comjianies in this city. Mr. John Wocher deserves prominent notice. He represents eight of the largest and leading insurance companies, and it is obvious that the most implicit confidence can be placed in him, for iiis experience and technical knowledge of the business reaches that of an expert. This business, established manj' years ago, was one of the original insurance agencies, known as the Franklin Agency, which Mr. Wocher succeeded to in 1888. Since that time the Ijusiness has increased in a wonderful manner, and is among the leading ones of the city at the present time. Mr. Wocher was born in (.'incinnati. Ohio, April 23, 1856. and he is a son of John and Rejina (Feiner) Wocher, natives of Wurtemberg. Germany. The parents came to the United States about the year 1845, and in the year 1865 settled in Indianajiolis where the father followed the trade of stone contractor. Tiiere his death occurred in 1886. His wife survives him. The original of this notice was aliout nine years of age when he came to Indianapolis and he was reared and educated in the ]iublic schools. After finishing liis education he entered a bank as mes- senger and was connected with the same ten years, being teller of the same at the time of leaving to engage in his present business. Mr. Wocher has served as president of the Franklin Fire Insurance Company for three years. He is also engaged quite extensively in the real estate I)usines8, and having a wide acquaintance and being well known to capitalists and owners of projierty, has built up an excellent clientele in the city and vicinity. He is a man of much business acumen and is well and favorably known in financial and business circles. Mr. Wocher selected his wife in the j)erson of Miss E. Bertha Bals, a native of 208 MEMOIRS OF IXDIAXAPOLIS Itiiliiinapolis. Intl., and their nuptials were celebrated June 7, 1878. She is a daughter of C'liarlesand Christina Bals. natives of Germany. Mr. and Mr. Wocher have onechild living, Gertrude, wliose hirtli occurred June 8, 1879. Mr. Wocher has shown his appreciation of secret organizations hy becoming a member of the Masonic Fraternity, having attained the thirty-second degree of Scottish Kite Masonry and is a member of the ^[ystic Shrine. In politics he advocates the principles of the Republican party. J.vMEs W. Laxktkee. Among the best known representatives or the most successful life insurance organizations, James W. Lanktree, manager for Indiana for the United States Life Insurance Company of New York, holds a high place. He was made manager for Indiana in 1SS6, having j)revious]y been manager for Missouri and Kansas, with headquar- ters at Kansas City. The company has done business in Indiana for many years and is classed among the leading life insurance companies. Through the energy and perseveraiice of Mr. Lanktree the liusiness has largely increased since he has been in charge at Indian- apolis. This gentleman is a native of Huntingdon County, Quebec, born August '27. 1841, sou of Barnabas and Sarali (Willis) Lanktree, natives of Ireland, who immigrated to Canada, about the year 1S19. There this worthy couple passed the remainder of their days. The father followed the occupation of a farmer and with substantial results, acquiring consider- able property. At the time of the McKenzie trouble in 1837, he was a member of the militia and served on the frontier. He was among the pioneers of Quebec and settled on a farm in the foi'est, clearing the same and making a home. His death occurred in 1854, when sixty four years of age. His wife survived him until 1871, being in her seventy-sec- ond year at (he time of her death. Thirteen children were the fruits of this union, nine of whom are living, scattered from Maine to California. Our subject is the twelfth in order of birdi. He was reared in his native country and educated in the academy at Malone, New York. When young he learned the carpenter's trade at Lowell, Mass., and for four- teen years was a successful contractor and builder at Ogdensburg, X. Y'., and Chicago, four years of the time being spent at the latter place. In 1876 he came to Indianapolis and two years later tngaged in the insurance bu.siness. Mr. Lanktree was married in the year ISG'J to Miss Augusta A. Dailey, of Lisbon, N. Y. After the death of his wife he was married in 1872 to Miss Maggie A. Dixon, a native of Ogdensburg. N. Y'., who bore him one child. Ln Edna, whose birth occurred February 24, 1S74, and who died January 29, 1890. Mr. Lanktree is a member of the Masonic order, and in politics is an ardent Democrat, having always taken a deep interest in political affairs. He owns a handsome residence property at 1028 N. Pennsylvania Street, and is one of the city's most stirring, energetic business men. As.v N. Shimer. Among the many successfid farmers of Warren Township, Marion County. Ihd., who is as conspicuous for his outsjioken views in sanctioning that which is just and right as in his denunciation of that which he considers unjust and wrong, is he whose name heads this sketch. He is an intelligent, able and progressive farmer, takes great pride in the cultivation of his tine farm of ICO acres, and it is so admirably tilled and every detail so carefully and intelligently looked after that it produces much more than many more preten- tious places. Mr. Shimer was ushered into existence August 2, 1832, on the old homestead of his parents in Warren Township, Marion County, Ind., was reared on that farm and l)ecame inured to toil and hardships, which is attendant on the lives of the early pioneers of any country. He became well versed in all the intricacies of farm, life from the date of the old wooden mold-board plow and three cornered wood tooth drag and the laborious way to both man and beast of ixsing them, up to the present day of easy farming, compared with sixty years ago. His education was obtained in the primary schools and at tiie Northwestern University (then located in University Square, Indianapolis), and he continued to make his home with his father, Flias N. Shimer (a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work), until four years after his marriage, and assisted him in the duties of the farm which by this time had reached proportions of considerable magnitude, for their landed interests had increased many acres and necessitated much more labor and shrewd management. Mr. Shimer's mariiage lo Mis-; Margaret Smart has been a happy one. She is the daughter of Hezekiah and Margaret Smart, natives of Kentucky, from which State they came to Marion County. Ind., about 1S23, and for that reason are classed among the early pioneers of the AND MABIOA- COUNTY, INDIANA. 269 \ county. Mrs. Shimei' is uiie of iLi^ iiitio cLildren born lo her parents, hII of whom lived to maturity. Their names in the ordei' of their births are as follows: Humphrey, who died of cholera; William, who died of tj'phoid fever; David, a resident of California; Martha Ann, wife of Archibald Glenn of Marion County; Elizabeth, wife of William Deuuy of Indianapolis; Mari^aret (Mrs. Shimer); Hezekiah, of Lawrence Township, this county; Comfort, wife of Austin M. Glenn, of Perry Township; Caroline, wife of James Henry, M. D., of Illinois. Mrs. Shimer is a woman of unusual intellect and talent, extremely sociable, devoted to hei' friends, her husband and her children, of whom three have been born to them, the eldest being Eiias N., who was born June 21, ]8r)4; Florence L., born November 2, 1855, and Hezekiah, born December 14, 1857. The eldest is married to Dercie, daughter of Rev. James McVey, of Dakota. Florence L. is the wife of William H. Bowser, a sketch of whom appears herein, and Hezekiah is married to Augusta Tweedeuborg, by whom he has had three children: Asa L. (deceased), Florence M. and Frederick Nelson. Elias N. has two sons: Asa N. and James M., while Florence L. has two sons and two daughters. Mr. Shimer has recently erected a frame residence which is a model of neatness in architecture as well as of convenience in its interior. He is member of the K. of H. , as is his son, Elias N. , the latter being also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the two other chil- dren being connected prominently with the Christian Church. So far as political alfairs interest Mr. Shimer and his sous they are active, but for themselves they seek no political prominence or notoriety, and usually support Democratic principles, always exercising their right to exercise their own judgment, and especially so in local and municipal elections. Hezekiah Smart, the father of Mrs. Shimer, came to this State from Kentucky as a single man in 1823 and entered 100 acres of land in Perry Township, Marlon County. He cleared a small portion and then planted corn and made a garden and built a log house. In 1824 he went back to Kentucky, married Miss Margaret Hiukston, a daughter of Capt. John Hinkston, who won his title in the War of 1812, their marriage being celebrated August 10, 1824. He brought his bride on horseback to his home in Indiana, and here they spent twenty-nine years, then sold the farm in 1858 and moved to Missouri, the father dying c)n Christmas Day, 1870, and the mother April 8, 1879, her birth having occurred on July (J, 1801. The Great grandfather Smart, was born in London, England, while the grandfather was a native of the Keystone State. Mrs. Smart was a grand daughter of Col. John Hinkston, a soldier of the Revolution. Thom.\s H. Nelson. In a young and rapidly developing city like Haughville, situated as it is in the best grain and stock-raising section of Indiana, the business of dealing in real estate is necessarily a very important one, and especially so, because, in addition to town property, there is a very large amount of farm property continually changing hiinds, the greater part of which is handled by Mr. Thomas H. Nelson, who is well and favorably known throughout the county. He was born in Illinois, Bond County, August 25, 1845, and is a son of Thomas and Sarah (Bates) Nelson, natives of Tennessee. The father was a school teacher when young and at an early day settled in Illinois where he made his home for one year. From there he moved to Delaware County, Indiana, thence to Huntington County and there his death occurred when sixty- live years of age. The original of this notice was left an orphan when quite small and he was reared by relatives, in Delaware and Huntington Counties. His opportunities for getting an education were limited for as soon as old enough he was obliged to work to gain a livelihood. Until about twenty years of age he continued tilling the soil after which he began travt^ling, selling patent light territory which he continued successfully for two years. After this he engaged in the live stock business m Indiana for about live years and at the time gas was found at Muncie, he took live shares in the first well. Later lie embarked in the real estate business there but in 1888 came to Haughville where he has since been engaged in the same, being unusually successful. Mr. Nelson is a member of the Masonic fraternity and Red men. In the year 1874 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Jones, a native of Indianapolis and the daughter of John and Julia (Marvel) Jones. Three children were the fruits of this union, Ada C, Julia T. and Mata E. Mr. Nelson and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and are universally respected. He is dee])ly interested in his business and is an instrument for thel)uilding up of the country and making the wilderness to blossom as the rose, figuratively speaking. In his political predilections he is a stanch Republican. 270 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Peter C Hansen. Aiuoug tlie nuiuerous tirins of real estate dealers wliose combined operations have given snch a wonderful impetus to the realty market of Haughville, a prom- inent place iu the foremost rank is due that of Nelson & Hansen. Both are gentlemen of excellent business training, and bring to bear a perfect knowledge of values, present and prospective, of real estate not alone in Haughville and vicinity, but throughout the whole county. They carry on a general real estate business in all its branches, selling, exchanging, leasing and letting all kinds t>f property for business, residential, farming or purely specula- tive jinrposes. of which they have at all times long lists on their books. Mr. Hansen is a native of Denmark, born September Itj, I85t), and his parents, Hans Peterson and Karen Cornelius, were natives of the same country where thej- reside at the present time. Peter C. Hansen grew to manhood and received his education in his native country. When twent_v- tive years of age he came to America and direct to Indianapolis, Ind., where he resided for a year. He then came to Haughville and there he has since resided. He began his career iu the latter place as an employe in the Malleable Iron Works, later engaged as painter and contractor. After this he owned and operated a meat market for four years when he sold the same and emliarked in his present business. He has l)een earful, industrious and econom- ical and owns property in North Indiauiipolis and Haugiiville. He is keen and shrewd in l>usiness and is well and favorably known in the town. Mr. Hansen was married shortly after coming to this country to Miss Christina Gorgenson who died four years later. His second marriage was to Miss Caroline Hnber, a native of Ohio, but who was reared and edu- cated in Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen are members of the Danish Lutheran Church, and in poHtics he supports the principles of the Republican party. Mr. Hansen is a self-made man and deserves much credit for his perseverance and energy. He was obliged to begin the battle of life for himself at the tender age of thirteen, and before he came to America, worked for an extensive dairy which employed several hundred hands. Through faithful performance of duty he became an overseer of this extensive enterprise and continueil in that capacity until coining to .\merica. At the time of coming to this country he was unable to speak a word of English and when he landed in Haughville his entire possessions did not exceed moi'e than §0. Ttie industrious aud energetic qualities were inherent in him and he soon secured a good situation and came to the front, educating himself in the English lau- guage. He has been unusually successful and it is alone due to his persevering and indi- vidual efforts. In a comparatively few years he has accumulated property valued at al>out S8,0(1(), and he stands well in the community iu which he lives. S.\MrEi. H.\Nw.\Y Teneyck. The exi>au tless pages of history fail to disclose an older or more honoral)le calling than that of the druggist, a profession variously designated under the titles of chemist aud apothecary. The science of preventing and curing disease is a noble one, and one which enlists the aid of the druggist to a wide degree. A well kept establishment of the kind is that owned and operated by Samuel H. Teueyck, at the corner of Illinois and Thirtieth Streets, Mapleton, Ind. Mr. Teneyck is a native of Indianapolis, his birth occurring here August 25, 1870, his parents being Edward and Martha (Hanway) Teueyck. the latter of whom is a daughter of Samuel Hanway, ex-county treasurer of Marion County. The subject of this sketch was the eldest of his parents' two children, aud his In-other Edward was liorn in 1877. Almost from the time he left his cradle Samuel H. Teneyck was trained for the life of a business man, and was given a practical education in the public schools of the city. After reaching manhcod he was for many years a partner in the large contracting firm of Hanway A Lancaster, but about one year ago, as the contracting business was light, he turned liis attention to other pursuits, and is now conducting his well stocked and artistically arranged drug store at Mapleton. He was married January 1, 18S7, to .Miss Dovie C. Lancaster, daughter of George W. and Hattie (Blue) Lancaster, who were among the early settlers of Indiana, their parents locating here when the State was iu its infancy. They at once took and held a prominent position iu the State, and are justly con- sidered among its most honorable and eminent citizens. Mr. and Jlrs. Teneyck have a pleasant and comfortable residence at the corner of Marion and Thirtieth Streets, where they are carefully rearing the two bright little children that have been given them — George Lan- caster, born July 28, 1888, and Clyde Hanway, born February 18, 1890. Mr. Teneyck's father came from Ohio to this region, and his grandfather was the first grocer in ludianap- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 271 olis. Edward leanietl iLe calling ol a railroad eiigimn'r in early life aud ban fullowi/d tbat calliuf,' evt^r since. He and bis wife reside in Indianapolis, of wbicb city Ibey are influential and uprigbt inbabitants. George W. Lancaster, Mrs. Teneyck's fatber, baa always been closely iilentitied witb tbe ])ublic affairs of Marion County, and for two feims was trustee of Wasbin^'ton Townsbip, and in many otber ways bas belped to guide tbe pujjlic alfaiis of bis section successfully. Wben tbe great Civil War broke out be enlisted as captain of Com- pany K, of tbe Forty third Indiana Volunteers, and served tbrougbout tbe entire war, bis position as a soldier lieing as prominent as bis i)osition as a citizen. M'itli ^ucb influences on bis wife's side and all bis business training, together witb as fine a record on bis father's side as any young man ever bad and bis fixed habits of sobriety and industry, there is no reason to believe that such an enterprising young business man as Samuel H. Teneyck should be left in tbe race for wealth and fame. WiLL.ARD G. Gordon. Few, if any, among those engaged in tbe real estate business in Indiana])olis maintain a higher rej)utation for integrity and relialtility than Mr. Willard G. (Tonlon. He buys, sells, rents, leases and exchanges all classes of improved and iniim- proved reality, is thoroughly experienced in these matters and bas qiuckly established him self in popular favor and patronage, numbering among bis clients many of tbe solid and wealthy citizens of this community. He possesses an intimate knowledge of the best resi- dential and l)usiuess properties in tbe city and bas upon bis books some of tbe choicest property to be found anywhere in Indianapolis and vicinity. He is notary public, and in connection with bis immense real-estate business is engaged in insuring, making quite as much of a success in that as in tbe real-estate business. Like many of the prominent men of tbe county, he is a native of tbe " Buckeye '' State, born in Butler County, December 1 1, 1857, and bis parents, Riley and Elizal)etb (Jones) Gordon, were natives of the same county. The father was a lawyer of consideral)le prominence and in 1809 he moved bis family to Indiana, settling in Morgantown, Brown County, wbere be practiced bis profes- sion for many years. There the family resides at tbe present time. Tbe paternal grand- |)arents of our subject were pioneers of Butler County, Ohio, and much esteemed citizens. The maternal grandparents were natives of Wales. Our subject took the ordinary public school education in Brown County, and after engaging in various enterprises began the study of law, being admitted to tbe bar at Martinsville in 1884. After practicing law for a num- ber of years he came to Haugbville, Marion County, Ind., in 189(1, and after a residence of al)oiit a year at Mount Jackson be embarked in his present business, wbicb bebas since carried on successfully. He is secretary and treasurer of the local board of tbe German American Building & Loan Association, and bas quite an extensive business in this line. Aside from this he is also president of tbe Haugbville School Board, a member of the I. O. O. F., being treasurer of Puritan Lodge, No. 078, and is also a member of the K. of P. On September 9, 1891, he married Miss Leonora Norris, whose birth occurred in Marion County, Ind., and who is a daughter of Martin V. and Sarah J. (Brown) Norris. One child, Harry V., has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, bis birth occurring August 12, 1892. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are consistent members of tbe Presbyterian Tabernacle Church of Indianapolis. Mr. Gordon is a Democrat in politics. Stanton W. Hawkey. There is no more important business in a community or one in which its exponents are in greater demand than tbe brick contractor, for the majority of buildings at the present day are made of this material, and it requires a man of uudoul)ted intelligence, as well as experience, to make a success of this line of work. Such a man is Stanton ^V. Hawkey, who bas been a contractor and builder of prominence tor a numl)er of years past. He was born in Sidney, Ohio, in 1848, being a son of William Hawkey, a native of tbe Old Dominion, who, after bis removal to Ohio, settled in Shelby County, of which section he was one of the early pioneers, and where tbe remamder of his days were spent. He was quite an extensive contractor of brick and erected many imposing buildings. He was a man of keen disceriuuent and excellent business judgment, aiul he succeeded in accumulating a considerable amount of this world's goods. Stanton W. Hawkey received bis education in the schools of Sidney and bis native county, and when still a boy commenced working at his trade, at which he finished his apprenticeship in tbe State of his birth. In 1871 he came to Indianapolis and worked as a journeyman 272 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS until 1S7G, when lie returned to OLio ami remained two years. He then came back to this city and with the exception of two years which he spent with Henry Cook he has been in business by himself. He erecteil the Indianapolis Chair Company Works, but has devoted most of his attention to residence work, in which he has done exceptionally well. He was at one time a director of the J5uilders" Fxchange, anil is still a member of that body and an active worker for its success and welfare. His business is sufficiently exten sive to necessitate the employment of about twenty live men throughout the year, and as he employs none but those who thoroughly understand their business and himself person- ally superintends them, his work is strictly first class, and this is a fact that has long since come to be recognized. Mr. Hawkey was married in Sidney, Ohio, in 1870, to Miss Clara Lenox, of Shelby County, by whom he has one daughter. He and his wife are mem bers of the Seventh Presbyterian Church and move in the most refined social circles. C.vLKB Johnson. This genlleniau is one of the oldest settlers of Marion ('ounty, Ind., and is now a resident of Decatur Townshii). He was born in Wayne County, Ind., April S, ISl'.t, in which county he was brought U]> and where he received a somewhat limited educa- tion in the old log school-houses of that day, which were cotiducted on the subscription plan. He attended irregularly for about three months of the year up to the age of seventeen, at which time his schooling ceased and his time was then given to assisting his father on the farm and in aiding the various farmers in the vicinity. His seventeenth year was spent in laboring m a saw mill for Nathan Compton, for which he received SlOO, and the following summer he assisted hi.s father. About this time his grandfather loaned him SldO, and with that sum and with what he had saved he entered eighty acres of land in Randolph, County, Ind., at .11.25 per acre. In September, 18H8, he married Miss Lydia, daughter of Willis and Rebecca Whitson, natives of the Carolinas, and for one year after his marriage he lived in Wayne ('ounty, and farmed on rented land. In the fall of 1839 he came to Marion County, Ind. , his wife being the owner of eighty acres in Decatur Township, which land was entered by lier mother in the name of her daughter {Mrs. Johnson) some eight or ten years prior. On this tract ten acres of timber had been (.leadened, but the underbrush had grown up very rank and made it almost as difficult to clear as if it had been covered with timber. Here Mr. Johnson settled and at once commenced the erection of a log cabin. He hired two or three men and he put up what was then considered a good hewed log house, 18x20 feet. It was a one-story building, with a dirt chimney and plank door, and clap- boards covered the tloor in the loft. The beds he nuide himself, boring holes in the logs for the cross pieces, and the floor was of loose planks and the roof was also clap-boards. When Mr. and Mrs. Johnson moved into this house it had no door, but this he soon remedied, and his table and most of his chairs were also homemade. That winter be cleared eight acres and the following spring planted it to corn. Here he lived about seven years, and then he put up an old style frame 18x40 feet, one story in height, in which he lived until 1879, when he put up the handsome two-storj' building he now occupies. In 1847 Mr. Johnson added twenty five acres to his land, and in 1S51 forty acres more. In 1855 he purchased eighty acres, for which he paid $25 per acre. In 181)5 he bnught eighty acres for $45 per acre, and in 1S7I added forty acres more, for which he fjaid $2,200. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson chil- dren have been born as follows: Ann, who died in 1881, was the wife of Amos Doan ; Willis, who married Sarah J. Edwards, has two children, William A. and Ora A., both of whom are married; Mary died in infancy; Silas married Martha A. Gossett and has a daughter, Ella A., who is married; Henry died in infancy; Rebecca, who married William Jackson, has two children, Lydia A. and Alida, the former of whom is married, and John W., who is married to Dinah Ferguson, by whom he has one daughter, Sarah L. Mr. Johnson has given each of his children real estate when they started out in life for themselves, but still retains a good farm of IGO acres, the income from which is amply sufficient for his wants. He has cleared 10<) acres of land in Marion County, and is in every way a practical and thrifty farmer. He is a member of the Friends' Church, in politics was formerly a Whig, liiter a Republican, and is now a stanch supporter of the Prohibition party. His father was Charles Johnson, who was born in Guilford County, N. C in 1797, and lived there until about 1812, at which time he came with his father, James Johnson, to Indiana, locating in Wayne County, near Richmond. There he spent the principal part of his life as a AXD MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 273 farmer. He died in 1872, at the residence of bis son, Dr. Abijah Johnson, in Earlbam. Iowa. He was a Quaker, as was his father before him, and was twice married, first in ISly to Mary, daughter of Robert and Martha Comer, natives of North Carolina, and to their union four cliildren were given: Caleb (the subject of this sketch); Martha, who married Ezra Bishop and became the mother of three children, Angebne, Pbfebe and Rebecca; Betsy A., widow of Enoch Marhall, resides in New Paris. Ohio, and has these children: James C, Mary, Ethelinda and Samuel, and Mary (deceased) was tirst married to James Smith, by whom she has one child, Albina J. , and by her second husband, John Jeffrey, had three children, Job. Alpheus and ilartha. For his second wife Charles Johnson took Nancy Beeson, and eight children were born to them: Charles A. ; Isaac K. ; Sarah J., who mar- ried Charles Kennedy: Jesse: Eliza, who first married Harvey Lyon and after his death a Mr. HoUingsworth: Dr. Abijah: Eli. and Rhoda, who married Wesley Mendenhall. Tlie mother of the suliject of this sketch died about l!S27. The paternal grandfather, James Johnson, was born in 1751 in North Carolina and came to Indiana about 1812, settling in Wayne County, where he followed the calling of a farmer and died in 1838. He was also twice married, his tirst wife being Elizabeth Mills and his second Miriam Jones. By his first wife his children were: Elizabeth (Morgan), Sarah (Jonesj, Judith (Russell). Josiah, Hannah ( Roberts). Charles and Pnidence (Cook). The paternal great grandfather was born in England and was an emigi'ant to this country early in the sixteenth century. Jesse Wright, well and favorably known throughout Marion County, and particularly in Wayne Township, of which he served as trustee from 1876 to 1S78, is a native born Marion County Indianiau, his birth occurring April 7. 1S3(>. He was reared to man's estate in the county of his birth, secured such schooling as the limited facilities of that day afforded and his. general employment was that of clearing.grubbing. planting, reaping and the usual occupa- tion of farming. August 22, l8o3, occurred his marriage with Sophronia C. Sinks, an estimable lady, and to their union seven children were born only the following named now living: Belle; Albert A., who married Mariah Hoover and is the father of three daughters and two sons; Owen S. . married Eva Malone who has borne him one daughter, and Lillie M. . who wedded Charles Shaffer and has one son. Owen and Lillie reside in Haughville, and Albert on his father's farm west of Indianapolis. Jesse Wright is an intelligent and progressive citizen, was a Democrat until the foes of the Union tired upon Fort Sumter, when, like thousands of others of our best people, he became a Republican and has ever since affiliated with that party. He is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His eldest brother, Isaac N., was born October 11. 1828, served in the Fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry ill the Mexican War, re-enlisted in the United States Mounted Rifiemeu, was orderly-ser- geant, served over four and a half years and was killed by Mexicans. Philburd S., youngest brother of Jesse Wright, was born July 19, 1831. was in the service of his countiy under three enlistments and died at Baton Rouge. La. The two sisters of Jesse Wright are Nancy, born December 26. 1833, married Jesse Smith and resides in California, and Eliza- beth, bom July 5, 1835. married John Doty, resides at Greencastle, Ind., and is the mother of one son, Isaac A. Doty, who is a teacher of High School No. 1 of Indianapolis. NrcHOL.'VS McC.\RTY. (decea.sed). The life narrative of the head of a family is interesting, not only to his posterity, but also to the citizens of the section in which he has resided, and this truth is doubh' true when such a man has established for himself and his children a rep- utation for integrity, character and ability, and has been of value in the development of that portion of the country which was his home. Such a narrative do we have in the .sketch of Nicholas McCarty, whose active life has ceased on earth but whose influence extends still and will continue to extend among all who knew him. He was one of the pioneers of Indianapolis and contrilnited more to the growth, development and best interests of the city than almost any other man. He was a native of the town of Mooretield. Harding County. W. Va.. born among the Alleghanies September 26. 1795. His father dying when he was very young, his mother removed to Pittsburgh, Penn. , where he remained until nearing man- hood with little opj)ortunity for obtaining an education. While still under twenty he left for Newark, Ohio, where, as a boy, he won the favor of Mr. Buckingham (at that time a leading merchant of Ohio), by the sterling qualities that in later years won him the respect of every honorable man to whom he was known. He speedily made himself master of the mercantile 274 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS business, so faT as it was develojied witbiu his range, and liis ciuiilDyer \v;is not slow in recog- niziug his abilit}', making him superintendent of one of the branch houses near Newark. His success was as marked and conspicuous here as in a lower position and in a few years he had acquired lioth the experience and means to enter into business for himself. His trade was large and j)rosperons from the Ijeginning. Here his career gave the keynote to his character — a sensitiveness of honor that felt a reproach like a stab; a strength of gratitude that counted no sacrifice a loss in returning the good will he had received. Finding that his business was growing at the expense of his benefactor, when he had counted confidently on business as sufficient for l)oth, he sold out. and he came from Newark to Indianapolis in the fall of 18'-i3, when twenty eight years of age. He established himself in a building on the southwest corner of Washington and Pennsylvania Streets, known for more than thirty years as " McCarty's Corner," and south of this building built an iuipcsing brick residence a number of years later, the home of the family for many years. He was the first merchant in ludianapolis educated to business and who conducted it systematically. He began on a more extensive scale, too, than others, and his success was proportionate. He established branch stores at La Porte, Greenfield, Covington, Cumberland and Waverly, and trained several young men who were afterward conspicuous in the business affairs of this city and State, iml)uing them all with his scrupulous and resolute integrit}'. It was reserved for the great crisis of liis life to exhibit his best qualities at their best. When the financial panic of 1837 and the subsei|uant hard times had made his great resources — largely in real estate — Muavailaljle, he became involved and made a settlement with his creditors upon such terms as to enable them to realize njore than the ])rincipal and interest of his oliiigations. James Blake had come to Indianapolis in 18'2i, under the advice of some Philadelphia friends, with an eye to the preparation of ginseng — a profuse growth of woods all about the settlement at that time — for shipping the protluct from Philadelphia to China, where it sells at high tigiires, its use being as universal now as it was then. He estal)lished n drying and purifying apparatus in a little cabin south of the creek, on the present East Delaware Street, and here, at his branch store and elsewhere, by agents, collected the roots from farmers and their families, who frequently helped out a short corn crop with what they called "sang." A small hoe was used for that purpose called the " sang hoe," obsolete for tifty years or more. The extent of his business in a place of less than l!,()()0 people, may be judged Ijy the fact that the freezing of the Ohio Kiver, in 18'29, compelled him to haul in wagons his entire season's stock from Philadelphia, requiring sixteen six horse Conestoga wagons to do it. The freight of ginseng on the return trip made the audacious enterprise possible, and even profitable, an illustration of his l)usiness perception and prompt decision, for the cold weather froze the Ohio River just as his goods reached Pittsburgh to take steam passage to Madison. Besides his ordinary mercantile business he took large contracts for Indian supplies and made himself quite familiar with the dialects of two or three of the tribes on the Miami reservation. His enterprise appeared repeatedly in attempts to introduce new industries or develop new resources. He was largely interested in an effort to establish silk growing about the year 1835, and went with characteristic energy in the |iropagation of the plant. A few years later, al)out 1840, he began one of the most important enteiprises of his life, though the distress of the country was too great and general to permit the success it probably would have achieved a few years later. This was the cultivation and manufacture of hemp on his " bayou farm," now West Indianapolis, a suburb of several thousand houses, where is also located the union stock yards, car works and other industries of equal imjior- tauce. The liber was rotted, broken and cleaned in vats an 1873 JoH>- Mabtlv. The building interests of IndianapoUs form th^ back-bone of her '.rreat- est industrial enterprises. Not aJone is the interest of the contractor directly involved, but all branches of trade incumbent thereto are thus goaded into active success. " Trade profits every time a building is devised, and the avenues of enterprise thus opened afford va-^t opportunity for profit. The vast amount of capital invested here and seeking proper field of operations at this point, has led to the erection of magnificent edifices without numl^r. and St mulated all the other branches of vocation that form a part thereof. One of the sue cessful biulders and contractors of the city is John Martin who has without doubt built more brick buildings in Indianapolis than any other one man residing there. He was born in Preston, Lancashire, England. April 26, 1828, a son of Thomas Martin, who was alscXrn there. The latter came with his family to the Tnited States in 1848 and finally settled in Jennings County. Ind.. wnere he died in 1869, having for some timeljeen a resident of Cin cinnati after coming to this country. He first foUowed the calling of a merchant and after- ward gave his attention to farming, which business he was successfully pursuing at the time of his death. The rudiments of the builder's art were learned by John Martin in Lanca.hfre before coniing to this country and while pursuing the paths of labor learned to read ^ and write in a busings way. that is, it was his duty in the factory in which he worked, to read the names of cards and tags to a clerk, and thus his first lessons were received He was a very ambitious youth and often after working twelve hours a dav he would attend ni^ht school, his tuition being paid in money which he. himself, had eanJed. Durin.. this time°he also paid his parents for his board, according to the wages he received and "as h"is =alarv increased he paid for his board in proportion, not because his father or mother demanded it' but because he was original and independent in all his ideas and did so bv his own desire from the time he was ten years of age (at which time he began working forhimself. until his marriage. During the three years that he lived in Cincinnati, he worked at his trade and upon commg to Indianapolis in 1849. secured the contract for putting on the slate roof on the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, John Wilson being the original contractor and Mr Martin the sulx;ontractor, having learned the art of slating in England. In 1854 he began making his permanent home in Indianapolis and soon after secnretl employment with Mr Tavlor the father of V B. Taylor, but only continued as a journeyman for ten weeks. Hi-, fi'rst work here as a laborer was on the building now occupied by the Su.. newspaper and the residence of Mrs. Hendricks, the widow of ex-Gov. Hendricks. Some of the buildings which stand as monuments to his skill are the new Insane Hospital: the Reformatory forVomen- the Butler rn.vers.ty: city court-house: the new jail: the new Librar.- Buildincr: the chapel at Crown H.U: St. Vincent Hospital: the Fir^t Presbyterian Church: the Tabe'rnacle r,? r "i Avenue the Christian Church on Fort Wayne Avenue: the Bank of Commerce- the Grand Opera House, the Deuison: in fact he has built hundreds of buildincr^ in the citv and there IS not a spot where he cannot point out some of his handiwork. He has also done work m different parts of the State and every year for many years past has built a church of 270 MEMOIRS OP' iyj>l.\.\AI'OIJS some denoiniuation. He gives employment to from -00 to -i>0 iik»ii iliiriiig the busy season, and is what may l)e termed an artist in bis line and understands the business details of his calling in every particular. He came to the city with the determination of making a suc- cess, the extent and solidity of which should warrant a permanency, and how well he haspros pered may be plainly seen in the high class of his custom and the excellent chanicter of his work. In employing men he iuis always paid them what they earned and has therefore alwavs had men who were skilled mechanics and practical and experienced workmen. In the building of the Insane Hospital his efforts were conspicuous for rapidity and etWciency, and in one season he manufactured the brick and Imilt the building complete, including the smoke stack which is 175 feet high. He is a Scottish Rite .Masnn, is a Knight Teuiplar in Raper Lodge, No. 1, and is a member of the famous Indianapolis Drill Cor])s that has taken a prize wherever they have gone. When the new State house was built lie liought the ma- terial of the old one and with it built the barn owned by Mrs. Hendricks. He has long manufactured his own lirick and manufactured that which was used in the Insane Asylum. He built the old New York store, also the new one, and the old glas-s works. He is in every sen.se of the word a self made man, for he started in life with nothing Inif his clothes and a small amount nf change, and althongh he has never been rich, he might have been, for out of the kindness of his heart he has given away a fortune, to those destitute an 1 heljiless beings always to be found in large cities. John ]Martiu has never had trouble with striking workmen for he alwjiys paid his men promptly and gave them their full due. and has had had th? happy faculty of winning them for his friends. Among some of the other buildings worthy of mention which he has erected are the Fair Block, the John Smith residence, the market house, the high school on Peiuisylvania and Michigan streets, besides many other school buildings, the JIalleable Iron Works and the Brown & Ketcham Iron Works. In 1850 he was united in marriage with Mary W. Hudson, a native of Marion County, Ind.. bv whom he is the f^'.ther of six children, two sons and four daughters. Both his sous, Rob- ert and John, are connected with him in business and are intelligent and jiromising young men. Jlr. Martin is the only man in the State who has owned the State house. Hkxkv \V. Lanoenbkuh. It cannot l>e expected in a work of this kind, where but brief biographical sketches of prominent citizens of the couhty are given, that justice can be done to this much esteemed and honored citizen, and yet he has been identified with the county from his birth, and his name is so familiar to all, that it is only just to dwell upon his career, not as empty words of praise, but as the plain statement of a still plainer truth. He was born in Indianapolis, October 29. ISo-t. His father, the late Henry Langenberg, was an old and substantial German citizen and one of the [)ioueers of that nationality in this section, for he took U]) his residence in Indianapolis in 1S4S. He was born in Hanover, (Termany. was reared, educated and married there, his union being with ^liss Minnie Lindemeier. who came with him to America in 1S4<), and for about two years thereafter they resided on a farm in Michigan. Upon the arrival of the family in Indianapolis the father engaged in mercantile pursuits, and conducted an establishment of his own for about thirty years, winning many friends during that time by his upright and businesslike conduct, and a large and paying patronage. He was twice honored with the nomination for city treasurer by his party, at a time, however, when it was in the minority — much too small to allow even his popularity to carry him through at the polls. His death occurred March 17, 18S0, at which time he left a comfortable property to his widow, who resides in Indianapolis, and his children. Henry \V. Langenberg was educated in the common schools of the city, attending until he attained his twelfth year when he became an employe of Dury & Hawk, dealers in boots and shoes, with which tirm he remained for over six years. He then went into the timber business on his own account, and l)ought, cut and hauled mill timber with gratifying financial success until 1^77. when he became an extensive livestock purchaser throughout the country, an occupation which received a great deal of his attention until 1884. At this time he accepted the appointment of deputy under sheriff George Carter, his duty being to serve warrants and to make arrests in criminal cases, a position not only requiring considerable nerve but also one of much responsibility. In the spring of ISilO as a reward for faithful service, he was nominated In- the Democratic party for sheriff. There were three strong and popular candi- dates pitted against him for the nomination, yet he was successful on the first ballot, receiving AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 277 447 votes, 357 being necessary for a choice. He was elected by over 3,160 votes, the largest majority ever received by any sheriff of the county. He is one of the youngest men that ever filled this responsible position but his administration proved to be one of the best in the history of the county, which was in a great measure owing to the fact that he was an energetic, tireless and conscientious worker and in all respects a man of the people and devoted to their best interests. During his administration he had some noted criminal cases to contend with and at one time successfully repelled a mob of 150 men which had gathered about the jail to mob a prisoner named Bisso, at which time he and his deputy were the only ones in the building. He retired from the office with an excellent record and the good will and esteem of all concerned. Since then he has been extensively engaged in the buying and selling of horses and in conducting this biisiuess as well as in his official life, he has exercised great prudence, sound judgment and undeviating energy. Socially he is a member of the K. of P., of all the city Democratic clubs, the Mauerchor club and the Indianapolis Shooting Club. He has been married since March, 1878, to Miss Lucy Stille, a native of Decatur County, Ind., and a daughter of Ernest and Henriette Stille. Mr. and Mrs. Langenberg have one child, Bertlia, born December, 1879. In 1880 Mr. Langenberg became a bonds- man for a contractor in the construction of the Indianapolis Shooting Club buildings but was unfortunate in being obliged to carry out the contract for an absconded contractor. Although his early literary advantages were limited, he received a most thorough, if severe training, in tlie hard school of experience, and his enterprises met with almost universal success, a fact which speaks eloqiieutly as to his good judgment and discernment. Rev. M.'iTTHEw McCl.us (deceased). This gentleman was born on February 15. 1806, in a small, rude cabin of logs, with a floor made of slabs of timber and the door oi clap- boards. This cabin stood on his grandfather's farm, located on the waters of Beech Creek, now in Spencer County, Ky. . about sixteen miles from Shelby ville, within about a half mile of where now stands the village of Mount Eden. His paternal great grandfather was a native of Ireland, having emigrated to America before the Revolutionary War and settled in the State of Pennsylvania. He afterward moved to the State of Kentucky and made his home with his son, Alexander McClain, in Shelby County, until his death, at which time he was ninety-eight years of age. His grandmother came from Germany, out of the work- house, to the United States, and was sold to pay her passage across the ocean, which was the law then for those too pooi to pay their fare in money. She departed this life in the year 1843, at the age of eighty four years. The grandfather w-as born in America and died in Pennsylvania, leaving three children — two boys and one girl — destitute orphans, the mother having died previously. The little girl died while young and the boys were bound out, one to a tanner and the other to a wheelwright. The last mentioned was the father of the subject of this sketch. At the age of twenty-one he left Pennsylvania and went to Kentucky, where he tarried awhile with his uncle and finally married a Miss Spencer, of Shelby County, aljout a year after which she died, leaving him with a little daughter to care for. He afterward became accjuainted with and married Barbara Miller, who was born August 17, 1780, after which he l>uilt tiie cal)in on her father's farm, in which the subject of this sketch was born. When he was about two years of age they removed to about seven miles south of Shelby ville, on the waters of Guesses Creek, where they made their home until 1820, when they removed to Indiana and settled on a piece of land which his father had entered of the Government, located in Scott County. Here the father died in 18'24. leaving a family with Matthew McClain as their mainstay. Here they toiled for years and were prosperous, and after deliberating whether to satisfy the inclination of his mind to travel over the world or to settle down in life, he finally concluded it would be better to have a home of his own. and accordingly, on July 21, 1829, he married Emily A. Swincher, daughter of John Swincher, of Jefferson County, Ind.. and went to housekeeping in a cabin near the old home. B_v hard work early and late and by strict economy they had at the end of three years saved enough money to pay for their eighty acres of ground on which they were living. This land was Ijought by him of the Government, at the land office, Jefferson- ville. Early in life Mr. McClain began his ministerial duties and many and varied were the experiences he went through. The Baptist Church at Bethany, in Jefferson County, of which he was a member, at their meeting of business, the third Saturday in March, 1841, by 278 MEMOlim UF INDIANAPOLIS u uuaiiiiMoiis Mile i^nve liim licoiise to sing, pray and preach wliercvor the Lord might call him. and with inncli timiditv, (Muliarras-aineiit and fear of doing an injury to the canse of religion he embarked in tlie great ministerial cause. l):iltling with manv discouragements and o|>positions. preaciiing s(>Tnetimes on Sunday and working hard through the week for the support of his family and for the advancement and education of his children and also those of his ueiglibors, l)eing opposed on all sides in every attempt to increase the public inter- est in enlightenment, education and Christianity. He was determined, however, to educate his own children, and iu the face of every opposition, and iu so doing made enemies for himself and family and was much envied by tlie lower class. He founded and almost sup- ported alone the tirst .schools tiiat were taught in their neighborhood and served as the first treasurer and trustee for six years in succession and alter a little, rest served again for a short time. He has gone time and again upon his crutches and upon his knees, not being able to walk from Iniving cut his foot, to get wood and make tires for the school, wearing leather caps on his knees for protection. He introduced and organized the tirst Sabbath- school in the neighborhood with considerable interest and success among the vouni' people and great opposition by some of the older ones. Though his life was not wholly devoted to the ministry it was as much so as domestic duties and obligations would permit. His family was supported and educated and started on the broad road of life not under par by the sweat of his brow. He was thrown from the ears in 5[ay. 1S()8, and si>fitained great injuries,which caused him extreme pain and sullering. and had so far recovered that he was able to get about with the aid of a crutch, when, on March 2t), ISOfi, came a still more deplora- ble misfortune; upon entering his baru, one of iiis horses being loose and very mischievous, rushed past him, kicking him in the face and breaking his cheek bone and "upper jaw till the broken bones grated together. His nose was broken and the bones had to be raised and removed, as did also ])ieces of the skull, leaving the brain bare in one place. His left eyeball burst and wasted away, while the right one was turned. The optic nerve was totally ])aralyzed, and consequently his vision was destroyed, and from that time until his death the earth was a blank to him. Though it seemed to be a miraculous power that baffled the enemy death, yet it was more wonderfully strange that his rationalitv was pre served, yet it was so, and as his attention could no "more be attracted by vision" his mind became constantly engaged in meditation and studying, and thus his mind became stronger and memory better, i>erhaps, than it had ever been, and continued so until the time of his .h'ath. which occurre.l .May 'Jfi, 1S9;1 After his great affliction he dictated the story of his life to his son. \V. Thomas .\rct'lain, which was (inblished several vears before his death and is a very interesting volume. An elaborate obituary was pnblisho"d by several Indianapolis papers and copied by others, iu which he was mentioned as "The bli"nd preacher and pio- neer of Indiana." The loss of his eyes did not stop his ministerial work; he preached many impressive sermons while blind, until old age and general debilitv made such work for him impracticable. His sufferings were many, his faith in eternal reward steadfast. His last rejoicing on earth was when told of his granddaughter— child of W. T. McCiain— profess mg Christ. His last words were of heaven and of that companion who had been the closest and dearest to him in life, whose meeting smile wooed him across death's dark river into the land of everlasting bliss. W iLi.i.\M T. MiCl.\ix. a man's life work is the measure of his success, and he is truly the most successful man who, turning his powers into the channel of an honorable purpose, accomplishes the object of his endeavor. He who weds himself to a great principle, lavs the foundation of a successful life. In the study of everv man's life we find some maiuspriucr of action— something that he lives for. In William T. McClaiu it .seems to be an ambitioif to make the best use of his native ami accpiired powers, and to develop in him.self a true man hood. A native of Scott County, Ind., he was born on Slav 31, 1845, a son and voun>rest child of Hev. Matthew and Emily A. (Swincher) :^rcClain, and his earlv life was p"assed"on his father s farm. I pon attaining a suitable age he was placed in school and was kept there, when sessions were being held, by his wise and far-seeing father, until he was about seven- teen years of age at which time he entered an academy at Madison, where his school davs ^^ruit-d. with the e.xeeption of a commercial course which he took in a busine.ss collecre of In- vliauRpolis. He remained in Scott County until he was about twenty one vears oUrwhen he AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 279 came witb liis parents to Marion County, and in 1865 settled on a farm in Pike Township wliere he has since lived and carried on fanning very successfully. Besides some valuable property in the city of Indian;ipolis, be bas a magnificent farm of eigbty-six acres, so care- fully and skillfully tilled that it yields a uincb larger income tban does many more pre- tentious places, and it is also exceptionally well improved vi'itb buildings of all descriptions, hia residence, wbicb was erected in 1800, being exceptionally handsome, conveniently arranged and homelike in its ajipointments. A large portion of this farm is drained and tiled, is devoted to general farming and Mr. McClain is proud of the fact that be has one of the most productive farms and one of the most comfortable homes in Pike Township. His place is known far and wide as "Halcyon Grange,"' and it is an appropriate title. His industrious and methodical habits and personal attention to details enable bim to secure desired results where others fail, and be is in every respect deserving the hospitality wbicb bas attended bis footsteps. He was the editor of a volume of 232 pages, treating of the life of bis father. Rev. Matthew McClain, and of the McClain family, which manuscript was dictated by the father. Mr. McClain's religious belief is not sectarian in its nature, but is based on the principles of reverence and obedience to bis Maker, justice to mankind, one to another, sub- ject to the behests of Christ and heaven's high will. Greater proof being required to' sub- stantiate a written identity in the Lamb's Book of Life than merely the entry of bis name in some church register. Mr. McClain has always been a Democrat "in politics, and although by no means an active politician he has held some minor positions and for four years was deputy county and city treasurer, two years under Hiram AV. Miller, bis efficiency being recognized by Mr. Miller's successor, Sample Loftin, witb whom he was also deputy. Mr. McClain was married February 6, 1867, to Miss Frances A. Case, a native of Pike Township and a daughter of Jonas and Mary (Smock) Case. Their children are Berniee F , born July 10, 1872; Edith O., born March 21, 1879, and Royal L. W.. born January 3,' 1883. Berniee F. is an accomplished and intelligent young lady and has been a teacher for three years in Pike Township. She has a decided taste for literature, is well posted on all sub- jects, and bas been a successful teacher since her seventeenth year. She is now married but still maker, her home with her parents. \ViNFiELD Scott M,\nn was born in Morgan County, Ind., November 1, 1847, on a farm occupied by his grandfathei'. Here he remained until fourteen years of age, receiving his education in the common schools, wbicb he attended during the winter sessions. In 1860 he went to Martinsville, entered the blacksmith shop of R. Elliott, and remained there two years, when be went to Shelbyville. While there he was in the employ of Judge Glessner, his uncle, for a year, and then went to Morgan County, where be worked for Mrs. John Cox, on a farm, for about four years. From there he came to Marion County, and for two years after this worked on the farm of Jackson Landers, in Decatur Township. Later he went to Indianapolis and ran a buzz saw in the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine factory, thereby losing a liuger. and then located in West Newton, Decatur Township, where he remained a year. In 1873 he celebrated his nuptials with Miss Sallie Wilson, daugh- ter of Elijah and Catherine (Johnson) Wilson, and for the first year after his marriage farmed for his father-in-law on shares. The following year he bought thirty-three and^a third acres of Wesley Brown, and moved on the tract, where he lived until 1884, niid has added more to it from time to time, after which he and his wife moved on the old home place of Mr. Wilson. There they have remained ever since. Mr. Maun is a member of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Repidilican, though inclined to be independent. He has .served as supervisor of Decatur Township and has held other local positions, dis- charging the duties of all in a very satisfactory manner. His marriage was blessed by the birth of seven children, live of whom survive as follows: Frank, Lucy, Nettie, Mvrtle and Charley. Those dead are Flora and Dollie, aged five and three years. William Mann, father of our subject, was a native Ohioan. Init came to Indiana iii earlv manhood, locat- ing in Morgan County. He was a miller all his life. His wife was Miss Eliza Glessner, and to them were liorn two children as follows: Winfield S. (our su!)ject) and Morris, who married Miss Elizabeth :\rcCreery, and they have four children. The father of these" chil- dren served in the Black Hawk War. He died when Winlield was but a boy, and the mother subsequently niarried Asa Cox, by whom she had two children: Oliver, Vvho married Ada 280 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Myers (deceased), who bore birn two children, Ethel, aud Charley (deceased), and Oscar (deceased), married, but had no childreu. The mother of oar subject is still living. Mrs. \V. S. ManiTs father, Elijah Wilson, was born in New Jersey, in 1811, and made his home there until 1854. He was married in 1837 to Miss Catherine Johnson, and in 1854 thej' came t(j the Hoosier State, locating in Marion County, Where Mr. Wilson bought 147 acres of land. To this he added fmm time to time, until at the date of his death, which occurred March 10, ISSH. he was the owner of nearly 243 acres. His wife passed away two years later. Of the eight ehildien born to this estimal)le couple four died young, as follows: Samuel, Elizabeth, Mary A. and one unnamed. The others are named as follows: Henry. Rebecca (died at the age of nineteen), John and Sallie. The eldest, Henry, first married Nancy J. Sawyer, Ijy whom he had five childreu as follows: Flora, John, Lida, William and Jesse. His second marriage was with Miss Elizabeth E. Edwards: and John (deceased), served in the Civil War, in Bracken's Indejiendent Company, for three years, and participated in many prominent engagements. Sallie married our subject. Mrs. Mann's paternal grandparents were Samuel Wilson and Rebecca (Price) Wilson. Mr. Wilson's grandfather was a soldier of the Revolution. Grandfather Wilson died about 1812. He was of English descent. Joel Mills. A noble class of men have l)uilt up the agricultural interests of Decatur Township, Marion County, Ind., and have made it a garden spot in the great commonwealth of the State. Among those who have been active and efficient in the work is he whose name stands at the head of this sketch. He has Ijeen identified with the farming interests of the county for many years, and in every walk of life has conducted himself in an honorable, upright manner. Mr. Mills was born in Decatur Township. Marion County, August 23, 1S35, on a farm of 160 acres belonging to his father, Mark Mills. He became familiar with the duties of the farm at an early age and received a fail education in the schools of Decatur Township, commencing to attend when seven years of age aud continuing until twenty. Until twenty-two years of age he remained with his father, and on October 7, 1857, he was married to Miss Maria, daughter of -Joel and Mary A. (Reed) George, both natives of the Old Dominion. One son was born to our subject and wife, Levi R., whose birth occurred July 28, 1S58, and who died August 6, 1884, unmarried. In his political views Mr. Mills is a Republican, and his first vote was for John C. Fremont. That ticket he has voted ever since. He is a member of the Friends' Church and has lieen clerk of the same. Mark Mills, the father of our subject, was a native of South Carolina, born September 25, 1804, and when sis monthsold he was taken by his parents to Ohio. Mark's parents had had their property destroyed by fire and they thought to Vietter their condition by removing to the Buckeye State. The fatlier of Mark made the trip on foot, but the wife rode a hor.se and carried her two childreu, William and Mark, in her arms. Arriving in Ohio they located in U'arren County, where the lad, Mark, grew to manhood on the farm owned by his father. In lS2()he was married to Miss Charity Sanders, daughter of William and Amy (Williams) Sanders, and in 1833 he and family emigrated to Indiana, locating in Decatur Township, Marion County, where he had previously entered IfiO acres. On this his death occurred in lS7b. He added eighty acres to the original tract and had a good farm of 240 acres. He was a hard- working, industrious man, and cleared about 160 acres from the green timber, representing an immense amount of lal)or. He received a fair education for his time, and was a man well posted on all the current topics of the day. In politics he was originally a Whig, but upon the formation of the Repul)lican party he affiliated with that. In religion lie was a Quaker. His marriage resulted in the birth of seven cliildren, as follows: Daniel, Amos, Amy, Joe (our subject), Willis and Charity. Daniel, the eldest, married Eliza Epper- son, who bore him nine children: Amanda. William A. , Mark. Julia A., Lewis, Charity, Cordelia, Gurney and James Oscar. Amos Mills (deceased) married Miss Mary E. Cook, and they have two living children: Samue'. C. and Edwin S. Amv married Alfred Kelluni, and si.x children were born to them: Noah M., William L., Ella J. ," Ida, Charles E. and Annetta. Willis married Miss Mary Hawkins, and five children were born to them: Rolena A., Arthur L., Cora, Chester and Lessie. (Charity married Dayton R. Hodson. and they have three children: Orpha L., Eiva A. and Florence A. The mother of our subject died in 1841, and the father married for his second wife Mrs. Jessup, daughter of Noah Kellum and widow of AXD MABIOX COUXTV, INDIAXA. 281 William L. Jessup. One child was Ijorn to this anion, Asenath, who married Reazin Keagan. The mother of this child died December 31, 1S91. John Mills, the paternal grandfather of oar subject, was a native of the Palmetto State. Iwm in 177^. and he resided there until 1SM5. when he moved to Ohio. There he made his home until about 1S35, when he came to Indiana and bjught I'lO acres in Decatur Township. There he died in 1841. He was a Quaker in his religious belief, and an honorable, upright citizen. He married Miss Phcebe McDonald in South Carolina, and they had six children as follows: William. Mark, Mary, Rachel. Amos and Lydia. The grandfather died in 1S64, aged eighty three years. Onr subject's great-grandfather, John Mills, was the son of John Mills, who was a Quaker, and of English descent. Hexky MiLHor.s. Among the sons of Ohio who brought with them to the Hoosier State the enterprise and thrift which have ever distinguished the native Ohioan. we are gratified to be able to name Mr. Milhous. who was born in Clinton County, that State, February 19, 1830. The Milhous family came originally from Ireland, and there the great-grandfather of our snijject, Henry Milhous, was born May 1, 173fi. in the parish of Timahoe, County Kildare. The latter married Miss Rebecca, daughter of Isaac and Mary Cook, and they had several children, among whom were the following: Robert, grandfather of subject; Mary, who married David Whitson: Rebecca, who married Amos Compton: Sarah, who married M. Spray: Ann, who married Amos Hawkins: Henry, died unmarried, and Dinah, who married Stephen Compton. The father of these children died in Ireland, and his sons, Rol>ert and Henry, came to .\merica in their early manhood. Robert landed at Charleston, S. C. but the other two settled in Philadelphia, where all trace of the one whose name is not given was lost. Henry, one of the brothers, died young, and it is supposed that he was a single man. Robert, the grandfather of our subject, was the one who settled in the Pal- metto State. The latter came to Ohio early in the nineteenth century and located in Clin- ton County. About 183*3 he came to Indiana and located in Hendricks County, where his death occurred in 1841. He married Miss Sallie Compton. and seven children were given them: Henry. Samuel, John, Rebecca. Elizal3eth, Ann and Roljert. The grandfather was drafted into the Revolutionary War. but being a Quaker did not serve. Samuel Milhous, son of the above and father of onr subject, was born in South Carolina, January 23. 1796, and early in life came with his parents to the Buckeye State. He was mairied in Clinton County. May 14. Is29, to Mrs. Sarah Scott, widow of William Scott and daughter of Will- iam and Amy Sanders. Sis children were the fruits of this union: Henry and Mary (twins), the latter deceased: Charity, Amos and Robert, deceased, and Elizabeth. In 1835 Mr. Milhous moved to Indiana and located in Decatur Township, where he bought IfiO acres of Jesse Jones and five acres of Joshua Compton. There he passed the remainder of his days, 4. One daughter, Maria E.. wa< born to this union. She married Henry Williams, and they have one son named Wayne. Henry Milhous selected his second wife in the person of Mrs. Rachel (Sum- neri Ritter, daughter of Caleb and Rel.iecca (Harold) Sumner and widow of John Ritter. Three children were born to the second union, one of whom died in infancy. Tho.se living are: Charles R., who mamed Ella Jones and became the father of one child, Sibby. Charles' .second marriage was with Miss Mary T.. sister of bis first wife, and they have one daughter. Cecily, and Amos E . who married Miss Addie M. Dickenson, and became the father of two children. Thnrlow and Glada D. Henry Milhaus was married the third time in 1S72 to Mrs. Eliza J. i Williamsi Harvey, daughter of Isaac and Sibby (Carter) Williams, and widi)W of El wood Harvev. bv whom she has one child living, C. D. . who married Laura Rariden. Herman C. Holle. It is a pleasure to record the character and enterprise of men of Vtnsiness, who, on account of their long tenure and extensive operations comprise almost a history of the business in which they are engaged. Of such men it is unnecessary to speak in words of colored praise. Their very existence is emphatic evidence of the hon- orable position that they occupy and the long course of jast dealings that they have pursued. 282 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Such a gentleman is Herman C. Holle, stone contractor, who is a native of Germany, in which country he was born in the year 1840. His father, (t. F. Holle. who was also a stone luason, came to the United States in ISHG and located on South East Street. Indianapolis, where he died when about eighty-three years of age. When a lad of about fourteen years of age Herman commenced to learn the stone mason and stone cutter's trade and when fifteen years of age came to the United States and at once settled in the town of Indianapoliw. almost immediately securing employment with a Mr. Duncan and later with Henry Helm, being enii)loyed by the latter as journeyman, then as a partner. These two gentlemen put up some of the most imposing edifices of the city among which was the Odd Fellows' Hall, the How- ard Block, both handsome and imposing structures. At a later period Mr. Holle engaged in business for himself and since that time he has erected a new steel rail mill and some of the mo'^t elegant residences in the city, among them being that of Col. Downing on North Mer- idian Street, which will long endure as a monument to his skillful workmanship. Mr. Holle came to this country laboring under the disadvantages of extreme youth, a very imperfect knowledge of the English language and a scarcity of friends, but lieing a youth of much energy and ambition he continued to gradually climb higher and higher on the ladder of success until he now occupies an enviable position in business circles. He has passed all the chairs in the I. O. O. F. lodge and is a member of the Grand Lodge. He is a married man, his wife having been a Cincinnati lady. Jesse Allen Reynolds. Many of the farmers of Marion County. Ind., lead such quiet, unol)trusive lives as to be seldom heard of outside of their own township. They are doing line work in their own community, l)ut do not care to mingle in the more public matters of political life, and devote all their time and energies to the cultivation of their farms, and the development of the resources of their vicinity. Such men deserve more mention than they ordinarily receive, and we are glad to here present one of them in the person of Jesse Allen Reynolds, who has a good home in Decatur Township, this county. He was born in Brown Township, Morgan County, Ind., November 22, 1830, on his father's farm of eighty acres, and there made his home until eighteen years of age. His schooling was limited, for he attended not over two months in a year, and left school altogether when fifteen years of age. When in his seventeenth year he went to Guilford Township. Hendricks County, Ind., and there entered the blacksmith shopof Verlin Jones, his brother in-law, with whom he remained for eighteen months. After four months' work on a farm in Iowa, our subject returned to Jones' shop, and remained with him foi- nine months. After this he worked for a farmer named Z. L. Jackson, who owned a blacksmith sho|). for about two years. On December 24. 1853, he was married to Miss Puilina Stone, daughter of Gabriel and Isabel (Long) Stone, and on March 13, 1854, he located in West Newton, Decatur Township, Marion County, Ind.. and opened a blacksmith shop which he carried on for nine years. After this he Viought 160 acres of laud, and made his home. on the same from 1863 to 1874, and then bought IfiO acres of David George on which he resides at the pres-ent time. Mr. Reynolds has cleared 1 IS acres of the land he now owns, and has sixty five acres in timber. He raises wheat, corn, hay, etc., and is a thrifty, thorough going farmer. In 1876 he engaged in the dairy busi- ness, and now owns 54 head of cows, and six months of the year he sends to Indianapolis from 100 to 140 gallons of milk per day. During the winter he ships 50 to 60 gallons of milk. He makes no butter. In his political views Mr. Reynolds is a Democrat. At (uie time he was a Mason, and he also belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church a number of j'ears ago. To his marriage was born thirteen children, eleven of whom reached mature years as follows: Noah, born September 7, 1854, and died September 19. 1883, unmarried; Mary, married Aaron Stanton, and they have two children, Orjiha and Clarence; George, who married Jane Holman, and they have six children, Nona, Mamie. Jesse, Pearl, Edna and ; Charles married Susan Horton. and they have three children, Orlando, Ora and Dora; Eli married Emma Yager, and they have four children as follows: Levi, Sophia, William J. and Mary; Elizabeth married Andrew J. Petty, and they have three children : Wallace, Nellie and Henrietta; Martha married Lewis Monday, and" is the mother of three children, Ethel, Charles and ; Eliza J., single; Emeline, single; Louie married Charles F. Yager, and has two children, Berty and Mamie, and Henry, unmarried. Mr. Reynolds' parents, Henry and Mary (Jones) Reynolds, were natives of North Carolina, the father born AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 283 in Surry County in ITS". He was reared in that county, and there married to Miss Jones in 1812. She was a daughter of Isaiah and Martha (East) Jones. After marriage Henry Reynolds and family emigrated to middle Tennessee, remained there for a year or two. and then in 18'23 came to Indiana, locating tirsl in Wayne County, where he remained one sea- son. and then settled in Hendricks County, where he made his home for aljout two years. From there he moved to Morgan County, and entered eighty acres of laud on which he passed the remainder of his days, his death occurring in 1851. He had nearly all of his land cleared up at the time of his death. In polities he was a Whig, and in religion a Christian. He was the father of fifteen children: Elizabeth, died, unmarried: Mary, deceased, married Jona- than Wilson: Bethania. deceased, married Joshua Stokesbury; Mahala, deceased, man-ied John W. Stokesbury: James, deceased, married Mary Barnett; Martha, deceased, married Jeremiah Garrett; Caleb E.. married Eliza J. Garrett; Joseph A. married Marian McDaniel; Sarah, died, immarried; Isaac married Lovina Castiue; Purlina E. married, first Berlin Jones, and afterward John Kellum: Jesse A., our subject; Adeline, unmarried; Euth A., deceased, married William Jessup. and Henry, deceased, married Barbara A. McCreery' The mother of these children died in 1S44, aged forty-nine years. William Reynolds, grand- father of our .subject, was a native of the Old North" State.'born in 1765. He had one son killed in the War of 1812. Our subject's father-in-law. Gabriel Stone, was a native Ken- tuekian. born in 1796. and he was married in that State. In 1834 he came to Indiana, and located in Morgan_County, where his death occurred in 1841. His wife, who was born in 1 199. died in 1887. They were the parents of twelve children: Nancy, deceased, married John Francis; John married Fannie Ray: Amelia, who married Alexander Tansy: James, who married, first Mary Scott, and afterward Mary Murray; William, who died unmarried; Albert, who married Melinda Munford: Sarah, who married John Stevenson: Eli. who mar- ried Martha Cox: Purlina. who married Jesse A. Reynolds: Harvey, who married Eliza Arnold: Rebecca, married Esau Kent, and Eliza, who died unmarried. Mrs. Reynolds' grandfather, Nimrod Stone, was born in Kentucky about 1771, and served in the War of 1812. Frank B. Dearinger. This gentleman, who is one of the wide-awake business men of Indianapolis. lud.. is a member of the firm of Dearinger & Niemier. artificial stone contract- ors at No. 313 East Georgia Street. Theirs is one of the most extensive concerns of the kind in the city and has been established for a period of eight years, during which time they have made both reputation and fortune for themselves. They make a specialty of lithogen floors for warehouses, cellars, machine shops, sidewalks, curbing, steps, etc., also cisterns, vats and concrete foundations, The senior member of this well known firm, Mr. Dearinger, was born on March 24, 1855, in the city in which he now lives and is doing business.^his father being Simeon Dearinger. The wife of Simeon has been dead quite a number of years. There were born to their marriage two children: Frank B.. and Joseph, who is a successful business man engaged in the sale of wall paper at Evansville, Ind. Frank B. Dearinger was educated in the schools of Indianapolis. He gradually worked himself up in the business and the firm of Dearinger & Niemier is to-day one of the most extensive in the city. They executed the work on the Commercial Club Building, the new jail, and have done a great deal of important street work. James W. Hudson. The proper paving of the streets of a large city is of the greatest importance, for it not only facilitates labor greatly but it adds much to the enjoyment of those citizens who have horses and carriages, and greatly augments the appearance of a place. The business of street contracting has been that of James W. Hudson, since 1867, and he is one of the most extensive and trustworthy in the citv. He was born at Ft. Ball, (now Tiffin). Ohio, in 182fi. a son of George M. Hudson, a native of the city of "Brotherly Love."" The latter removed to Ohio when a young man and worked at his trade, that of cooper, in Chillicothe, until 1S32 or 1833, when he went to Cincinnati, and there success- fully conducted a bakery, finding an able assistant in his wife, whom he had married in Chillicothe. In politics he always supported the Whig party. James W. Hudson was eduL-ated in the schools of Cincinnati but when he had reached' the age of twelve years he went on the river between Cincinnati and New Orleans and held the position of " steward until his marriage when he took up his residence in Cincinnati, and turned his attention to 284 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS the paving of streets as ;i contractor. In August, 1862, he became a member of Company B, Eighty-tbird Ohio Infantry, with the rank of corporal, and was present at the first attack on Yicksl)urg. I^ator he was at Arkansas Post, where lie received a very severe wound by a gun shot, losing his upper jaw. He was given u|) for dead l)Ut after a long period recovered although he was also for a long time sick with typhoid fever, tlie result of expo- sure, and was finally honorably discharged from the service. John W.ackeb, All tiie successful Ijusiness men of the West are self-made men. From povertj' and obscurity thej' have fought their wa^' in life's battle to prominence and honor. Not only this; they have stamped upon the industries and institutions of their section their own characteristics, an. Among those who have fought the battle of life bravely and are now living retired from tiie strife and turmoil of active life, is Benjamin F. David, who is a product of Harrison County, Ky., born November 20, 1828, on a farm, but who, at the age of nine months, was brought by his parents to Indiana, who located on a farm of 200 acres, in Marion County, eighty acres of which had been purchased a year or so prior to their re moval here and the remainder afterward. On this farm Benjamin F. was brought up, his education being acquired in the subscription schools which were in vogue at that time and whicli were held in the proverbial ]iioneerlog .school -house. He attended about two months out of the year up to his tifleenth year, after which he remained at home and assisted his father on tlie home farm until he was twenty-five years of age. During this time he learned the blacksmith's trade at Danville, lud. , and at the end of about a year he came to Bridge- port, Marion County, and worked with Henry Mattein. a blacksmith, for nearly three years. At the end of that time he returned to his father's farm, where he made his home up to 1891, when he moved to west Indianapolis, where he now lives. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal ('hnrch, is a Republican jiolitically, and has served as supervisor of his township. In 1857 he led to the altar Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and ilehecca( Tucker) Whitson, and to them were born live children : Sarah E. , who marrieH Virginia Avenue wliich continued until ISSU, since which time James P. has l)eeu sole owner of the business. The father at present resides with his son in Indianapolis, retired from the active duties of life. The mother died in March, 1S81. James P. Bruce was reared in Cincinnati, and there received the advantages of the puljlic schools. In the fall of 1871 he came to Indianapolis and entered the employ of P. F. Bryce, a baker of the place, but now of the Bryce Baking Company of Chicago, continuing with liim until Ai^ril, ISTiJ, wiieu he engaged in business for himself on Virginia Avenue, in a onestory frame house and on a small scale. By hard work and close attention to business he gradually began to accumulate means and when practical)le lie enlarged his business, and he is now doing a business of about !?20,(X)0 a year in a subitantial two story Ijrick l)uilding 57x37 feet in dimensions which he erected in 1893 at a cost of i-6,tKHt. He keeps constantly on hand a line line of all kinds of bread stuffs, cakes, pies, etc.. and supplies on short notice tirst-class wedding and ornamental cakes which he guarantees to be fresh. His stock is daily replenished and his patrons come from a class who are very particular about the quality of their breadstuffs. He has every facility for baking, in<;luding two excellent ovens, and em- ploys none but skilled workmen. Mr. Bruce was married .June, 1878, to Louise Baker, a native of Cincinnati, liy whom he has a family of seven children: .llliert G., James (iartield (deceased), Uol)ert S., Charles, Ralph, Adah and Nettie. Chkistian F. VVishmever, whose name heads this sketch, is a native of ^\ estphalia, Prussia, born August 22, 1822, and in his native land \yas reared and educated, attending school from the tiine he was six until he was fourteen years of age. On May 5, 1843, he and his parents sailed from Bremen and landed at Baltimoie, Md , June 8, and from that place they at once proceeded to Marion County, Ind., whither an uncle, Anthony Wish- meyer, had come in 1834, and a brother, Charles F. Wishtneyer, in 1840. Upon his arrival the father purchased forty acres of land in Warren Township, on which he settled and lived until the fall of 1853, when he was killed by runaway horses. In 1843 Christian F. had settled in Indianapolis, and he at once began working at the carpenter's trade, which he had learned in the old country, his first employers Ijeing Fred Diekman and Charles Wishmier, with whom he remained two yeais. He then worked at his trade in Lafayette for one year, after which he returned to this city and formeil a partnership with John F. Eamsey (deceased), in the cabinet and chair manufacturing business, with whom he re- mained associated for about two and a half years. He then commenced contracting in the carpenter's business, which he carried on until 1855, after which he devoted his time to saw-milling, having erected a mill in 1858, on Pogue's Run, near National Road, which he con- ducted in connection with a lumber yard until 1872. In 1863 he purchased 240 acres of land in one tract and eighty acres in another, and onto this farm he moved with his family in 1873, erecting thereon a handsome two story brick residence with a slate roof, contain- ing over twenty rooms. In 1886 he added eighty acres to his estate, about 115 acres of wliich he devotes to the raising of corn and wheat annually, his best wheat average being twenty-seven bushels to the acre. Politically he has always been a Democrat, and his tirst presidential vote was cast for Franklin Pierce, but he has taken little interest in political affairs since the Douglas campaign, and although once elected a niemlier of the city council of Indianapolis declined to serve. He was married in 1847 to Wilhelmina Fehling, and by her became the father of live children: Mary, who married Henry Niemann, and has five children, Bertha, William, Emma, Frank and Carl; Martha, who married Lewis Smith and has two children, Minnie and Charley; Amelia, who married Albert Schower and has two chihlren, Ella and Mabel; Charles, who married Ella Barton; and George, who died in 1889, at the age of thirtj^-four years. Charles Wishmeyer, the father of Christian F., was a Prussian, born in 1787, and was a carjienter by trade. He was married twice in Prussia, and by his tirst wife became the father of three children: Christina (deceased), who married Chris Reosener, of Hancock County, Ind.. had four children, Sophia (Schill- ing), Christian, Christina (Buchorn) and Charles; Charles, who is a resident of Indianapo- lis, is married to Christina Reosener and has four children. Christian, William, Emma (Fehling) and :Matilda (Nieman); and Charles F., the father of Christian F., the subject of AXD MARIOX COUNTY, INDIANA. 291 this sketch. For his second wife he raarrieecame one of the prominent business men of Dayton for many years and conducted a most success- ful business. He was public spirited, enterprising and honest, a man of considerable force of character and one who won many friends by his straightforward walk through life. His wife's death occurred two years' prior to his own. In the public schools of Dayton Henry Rauh was educated and he may be said to have been brought up in the establishment of which his father was the proprietor, so that upon reaching his twentieth year he was emi- nently fitted to become his father's associate in business. In 1874 he came to Indianapolis and became as.sociated in a business way with his younger brother, Samuel E.. in condncting a hide and fertilizing business, which they have conducted ever since, disposing of their commodity at wholesale and doing a business of from -?1,5 to •?2,lHlO,CM»tl annually. This enterprise has been most prosperous and has increased to enormous proportions, which desirable state of affairs has been brought about through the enterprise, push, determina- tion and honesty of the brothers, whose thoroughly methodical business arrangements, wide 292 MEMOIRS OF IS DlASAl'olAS experience and excellent judgment entitle them to the tiue reputation tluit they enjoy in the commercial world. Henry Rauh is also interested in other enterprises, beins vice-president of the Indianapolis Abattoir Company, interested in the Mooie Packing Company, the Union Trust Company, the Independent Hair Company and others. Mr. Rauh is one of the best-known citizens of Indianapolis, and in the fall of 1893 lie was Drevailed upon to become a candidate for councilman at large on the Itepubliean ticket, and although in a city of 2,600 Democratic majority, was elected by a majority of over 8 300 votes, which speaks for itself as to his standing. He has been elected chairman of the tinance committee bj' the council, in which capacity he has shown much good judgment and undoubted ability. He is an active member of the Commercial Club, and socially is a memlier of the Columliia Club, the American Club, and is one of the wide awake men of the city, interested in every- thing tending to her benelit. April C, 1881, he was married to Miss .Marie Sterne, a native of Peru, Ind., by whom he has two children: Eugenia and Marie, but on September 4, 1889, was left a widower, and has since remained unmarried. William Hexry H.\rrison Phillips. Among the industries always in ilemand. and daily growing more so by reason of the rapid growth of cities and towns, is that of contract- ing and building. A single glance about us is all that is required to gain a conception of the number of builders required in the construction of a city. One of the prominent men engaged in this line of business is William H. H. Phillips, who is a native of Hoosierdom, born in Marion Cjnnty in 18-tO. His father, Ben M. Phillips, was born in Virginia. When a young man the latter went to Henry County, Ky., and located near New Castle, where he remained until 1827, when he came to the village of Indianapolis. Marion County, Ind. He was a stone mason by trade and followed that for many years, but during the latter part of ills life followed farming. His death occurred in 1863 when eighty four years of age. In politics he was at one time a Whig but afterward a Democrat. His farm was located six miles from the court house near New Bethel, between Churchman Pike and Shelbyville Road. He was sergeant major of the Fourth Kentucky Militia and was under (ieu. Harrison for seven years, participating in the battle at Fort Tippecanoe. At one time he was taken prisoner by Indians but manage' ! p,''"*''^\^,''.^'"l^: tared to the spiritual wants of his fellows, as a local minister of the Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church for some years. He was called from life at Rushville. Ind. . in December. {883 his wife having paid the last debt of nature in May. 1877. having borne him en ch ih dren three of whom\;e living: Charles O.. Lucius and Lee. In '^^ P^^^ "t°trf ih^i „ati^; town Lee Nixon was educated, successfully graduating from the b'^t school of that lace When nineteen years old he removed to Rushville, and entered the office of the Rushville Republican to'learn the printer's trade, and after serving an apprenticeship he becar^ethe editor of the Rushville Graphic. In 1886 he came o Indianapolis and this place has since continued to be his home, during which time he ''^^ ''f" connected with d fferent printing establishments in the city, and for the past four years has b-" "^^^-^ tf wUh the Indianapolis Journal In the fall of 1893 he became the nominee of the Repub- lican party for the position of citv clerk, receiving bis nomination by accamation at tne con- vention' and after one of the hottest and most notable campaigns in the history of city poU [tics he WHS elected bv a majority of 3.246 votes, overcoming a Democratic major. ty of two year's previous of 2,790. Mr Nixon is a member of Indianapolis Typographical Union No. a so of the International Typographical Union, to which he was elected a <1eleg» ^ ,n March, 1893. by the largest majority ever given a candidate for that office from the city of Indianapolis, there being sis candidates in the field. , . ^, , t i i, f.,ifiii^/i .I.MEs THOM..S Harbin. Among the noble men of Marion CounU-. Ind.. who fultilled their destiny and are now no more, may be mentioned James Thomas Hardin who was born n V vne Township, this countv, July 23. 1828, a son of Isaac Hardm^ His -fk through life was characterized by the most honorable business methods, by bis devotion to his fara^ y and by the interesthe took in the welfare of his fellow maiK His death which occurred December 14. 1891, was not onlv a severe blow to hisown family.but to thecommunit> at la.ge^ MrHardin was reared upon his father's farm to hard work, and owing to he indifferent old fashioned subscription schools, his instruclion consisted of -^out two months per year durmg his early boyhood days. November 17. 1846. when not yet nineteen years old 1^^ ^air led Frances Stout, and shortly after this event the young couple moved to a farm of -^1> .v - - which had been given them l,y their fathers, situated about two and a half ^"l- ea t o tl^e home place This, their first home, was a round log cabin and furnished with two beds six chai s'one table, one set of dishes, one skillet, one oven and one ^^ ke.tle. and the^cooking was done in the fireplace. About two years later they moved *« f "f ?^^'?^^ "^f ^ ^h;, Hardin was engaged in the grocery trade about a year. He then sold his inte.e>t in the lie and their^fann of eighty acres, and bought a 160.acre farm m ^ --J-"^^,p whe e he remained about five years, then sold out and purchased another l'^^'^^,««;;%^^«^^|. °^T, ^"^'^ place where he resided until bis death. Mr. Hardin was a member of the Methodist Epis^ copal Church, an Odd Fellow and a Democrat. He and wife were the parents of eleven Sren- Joanna, who married William Traiib by whom she had t^o children, Henrietta ShafeiVand Emma F. (Brewer); Rebecca, who "^-'^ - i"^-^.-. T^-dore M deceased) who married Alice Berg; Ellen, married Alpheus Smith and bore him one daughter, Lillian. 294 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Charles I,, manioil Maiy Maiiies and lias one son, J. Fraiikliu; Laura ((It^cpascd); Indiana, w.'diled William Cartel- and has otic son. Harry; George D., married Anna Robertson and is the father of four cbildren, James, .Joseph, Kaymond and Francis; Noah, who married Agues Hart am) has two children, Lewis and Grace; Joseph, selected Rosa Hasselberg as his wife aud is the father of one son, Joseph; and (3ora E., who became the wife, of J. Orlando Dunn and the mother of one sou, Ovid Hardin Dunu. Mrs. F. Hardin's father, David Stout, was born in Butler County, Penn., January 2'2, 1801, and was there married to Joanna Hurd, formerly of New Jersey. Mrs. J. T. Hardin's father, Isaac Hardin, aud his wife were among the earliest pioneers of Marion County. He was. born in 1804, married Rebecca Jackson in l8'Jf5, aud coming to tiiis county purchased a farm of IfiO acres where they resided until his death. J. T. Hardin became the owner of a 'iSll-acre farm in Marion County, eighty acres in Hendricks (Jouiity and eighty acres in Illinois. He was an enterjjrising man and his death was a loss to the community in wliicli he resided. GeoiktE W. Combs, M. D. The standing of every profession is marked by the char- acter of the mau who represents it. Deplorable as it is, it is nevertheless true, that the inducements offered by the medical profession for the gratification of personal ambition and the accomplishment of selfish ends, have drawn into it men whose influence has been only to degrade tlie profession. When, therefore, we find a man of true worth and genuine ability giving his energies to the elevation of the profession, it is but just that lie should receive the eulogies of men. Such an one is Dr. George W. Combs, who was lioru in Oakland. Marion County, Ind., March 10, 18">9, his parents being John W. aud Emma (Cole) Combs, early settlers of Marion County. The paternal grandfather, Jesse Combs, took up his residence at Indianapolis in the early twenties, and at one time owned a great deal of property, where many of the most substantial business blocks of the city now stand. The public schools of his native county afforded Dr. George W. Combs his early education, but about the age of twelve years he was placed in the high school, where he remained until he was al)out seven- teen years of age. He then began the battle of life for himself as a " Hoosier School- master," which occupation he followed very successfully in Lawrence Township for live years. During one year of this time he was principal of the gra,">. His wife was an Ohio lady, and shortly after lier marriage AXD MABIOX COL'yrV. JXDIAXA. 297 accompanied her bnsband to Indiana. The fraits of their union were four children, all sons: Archie V., born February 15, lSi52, married Miss Laura Stevens and now resides in Marion. Indiana: Orville, L., subject: Jean M. , a school teacher and single, resides in Cali- fornia: and Ezra Clyde was killed by a horse when but fourteen years of age. The subject of this sketch has passed his entire life in his native State and on January 22. 1S91. he was married to Miss May Keener of Indianapolis. Ind. She was the daughter of ¥. L. Keener and Elizabeth ( Coppersmith i Keener, both born in America and married in Indiana. Mr. Uahn learned the wood turner's trade when young and worked at this until 1*^90, when he invested his savings in dry goods and started out on his career as a merchant iu Bright- wood. Ind. He has now one of the most complete dry goods stores in the city and has the best selected stock of goods in his line in this part of the county. He is careful and pains- taking and he and his estimable wife attend to the store in aU its details. He is upright and honorable in all his dealings and has the esteem and confidence of the entire community. His store is near the depot, is located in the finest block in town and has a metropolitan appearance alx)nt it. His mother died in 1871 but the father is still living and enjoys com- parativelv good health. Mr. and Mrs. Hahn have but one child. Ezra Vernon, a bright little fellow' lx)ru October 23. 1891. Cakl vox Hake. To her noble, pushing, hardworking business men is due the great prosperity, wealth and advancement of Indianapolis. To their zeal, energy and integrity will its future greatness be indebted, as it has been in the past, and among those names prominent in the promotion of successful business enterpri.ses in this city, none will stand higher or occupy the position more justly than does that of the subject of this sketch. Carl von Hake was born in Canada December S. 1S55. and when but a child was taken to Kala- mazoo. Mich., by his parents. There he received his education and completed the high school course in 1860. Later he took a position with a whip socket factory in Westfield. Ma.ss.. as superintendent of the factory, and held that position for three years. Leaving that city he came to Marion County. Ind., in 1873. and bought a farm, which he tilled suc- cessfully for ten years. After this for three years he was out of business, but from 1888 to 189U he was in the retail shoe business, the firm name being Camplin &, Von Hake. In the fall of 1890. the Indianapolis Coffin Company was organized and our .snbject was made president, which position he holds at the present time. The capital stock is •*45.0(K) and they do au annual business of about $12(i.i^iO. Mr. Von Hake has always been one of the most public spirited men of Indianapolis and is an excellent business man. prompt, ener- getic and strictly upright. In politics he supports the measures and principles of the Demo- cratic party. In the year ls73 he was married to Miss Sarah Richardson, daughter of AVilliam Richardson of Xew York. Three children have been bom to this marriage and are named in the order of their births as follows: Carlesta. Alberta and Norma. Our subject's father. Oscar Von Hake, was a native of Papitz. Germany, but growing restive he bade adieu to friends and scenes long loved and when a young man came to Canada. Later he came to Kalamazoo. Mich , and there his death occurred in 1869. He saw service in the army in the old country. His marriage to Miss Johanna Wilson resulted in the birth of one child besides our subject, Pauline, who became the wife of Frank Vonnegut, of Indianapolis. Ind. The mother passed away in 1872. G. B. Maktix. D. D. S.. was bom iu Chiawassee County, Mich.. May 20, 1850, a son of M. B. and Mary A. (Beach i Martin, the former of whom was born in Johnstown, N. T.. and the latter in Hartford. Conn. They were early settlers of Chiawassee County, Mich., where they located in 1836. The father was a farmer but for many years lived in retirement from the workaday world. The Martin and Beach families became prominent in political affairs. E. T. Throop. uncle of M. B. Martin, was at at one time Governor of the State of New York and held several very important foreign official positions. Dr. G. B. Martin was reared in his native county and received the advantages of the public schools and the train- ing to be derived from life on a fann. After starting out in life for himself he devoted some time to agricultural pursuits, then engaged in business in New York and later at several dif- fereDt points in the South. After giviog his attention to the study of dentistry for some time he practicetl successfully for several years at Lansing. Mich. In 1887 he came to Indi- anapolis and entered the Indiana Dental College, from which he graduated in 1889, having 298 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS taught dentistry for several years, aud lie was afterward elected to the chair of prosthetic dentistry. At the present time the Doctor has charge of the mechanical laboratory and o'ives instruction in crown, bridge and continuous gum work. He was the originator aud jnomi nent in the organization of the Indianapolis Post Graduate School of Prosthetic Dentistry, wliich was incorjxirated in 1890, and has been ]n-esidenl uf the same since its organization lie has been decidedly successful in his practice and ranks amcjiig the leading dentists. Dr. ^Faitiu was married in 1877 to Miss Mary Case, a native of Indiana, but who was reared and ediKwited in Michigan, where they met and eventually married. Jajiks C.\rter, M. D. However well compensated a jihysician may be for his services, and the cases are very numerous in which he neither asks nor receives compensation, his irofrssion must over be regarded as the noblest and most benelicial to mankind. Dr. Carter is a dignitied but kindly gentleman, of pleasing manners, with a very large circle of friends, who hold him in high esteem. Of a cheerful disposition himself, he has the faculty of imparting courage to those who are despondent from illness, and his skill in tlie diagnosis and treatment of diseases is the cause of the success he has won in his profession. He is a product of Union County, Ind., where he was born February 14, 1843. his father, Benjamin F. Carter, l)eing a native of Huckiugham County, N. C, where he was born in 1>^ 12, and reared to manhood. About the year 1841 he came ("o Indiana and settled in Fayette County, where he resided some two years. In 1842 he removed to Union County, Ind., where he married Susannah Chenault, a native of that county, born in 1812, and a daughter of Abner and Mary Chenault. who were natives of North Carolina and early pioneers of Union County, where they settled in 1811'. theu the country was a wilderness, infested by Indians, and for a long time were compelled to reside in a fort for protection. Benjamin F. Carter was a resident of Union ('ounty for about seven years, at the end of whicli time be removed with his family to Fayette County, where he made his home until his death, which occurred in 1'^'iS. He was a pros|ierous farmer by occupation, and some four or five years previous to his death he was ordained as a minister to the Baptist Church. His widow survives him at the advanced age of eighty-one years. Dr. James Carter was the eldest of their eight children, and is now the only surviving member of the family. He was about six years of age when his parents removed to Fayette County, Ind., and there he attained to man's estate. On account of the ill health of his father aud from the fact that he was the only son and the eldest of the family, he was deprived of the advantages of an education, for all the cares and work of the farm fell upon his shoulders. He was very industrious and faithful to his l>areiits' interests, labored early and late, and was the mainstay of the family for a number of years. He continued life as a farmer until the spring of 1875, when he engaged in the drug business at Fayetteville, Ind., which he continued to follow with reasonably satisfactory results until the spring of 1880. when he sold the same and removed to Freeport, Shelby County, Ind., and turned his attention to the practice of medicine. During the years that he was engaged in the drug business he took iip the study of medicine, and in the fall of 1878 he entered the Medical College of Indiana, where he pursued his medical researches for some time. For a period of four years he practiced medicine in Freeport, Morristown and Gwynneville, but since the month of December, 1884, became to Indianapolis and followed his |irofession for nearly two years. At the end of that time he returned to Gwynneville, Shelby ( ounty, where he resideutation as a contractor in all kinds of brickwork find has a patronage of very satisfactory projtortions. He is a native of Littleshute, Wis., where he was born on April 3, 1863, his father, Henry Weyenberg, !)eiug a resident of Glen- ville, Chiy Count}', Neb. He is successfully engaged in tilling the soil there but was for- merly a contractor and made a specialty of bridge work, erecting many bridges across the Fox River in Wisconsin. He has been a resident of Nebraska for the past sixteen years, having moved there when the country was sparsely settled, and is now a well-to do citizen of sixty-three years. From the time he first commenced voting he has been a Democrat, but has by no means l)een an ofiice-seeker. The early education of Peter C. Weyenberg was received in his native county and in Clay County, Neb., whither he moved with his parents, and there he continued to make his home until his eighteenth year, at which time he began learning tiie brick-mason's trade and that of a plasterer, also becoming familiar with cement work, in Denver, Colo., to which place he went during its " boom." He followed his trade all over the West and after a time arrived in Hastings, Neb., where he began contracting as a ])lasterer and brick-mason, during which time he made both money and a good reputation. For the past six years he has been a resident of Indianapolis and at once began doing con- tract work, in the fulfillment of which he won such hearty approval for the meritorious character of his work that he has since had all the business he could properly attend to. He did the work on the Eaglefield Planing Mill, some fine residence work on Meridian Street, the work on the Yan Camp Packing Company's building, the school house on Ben Davis Street, and many other pieces of excellent work. Like so many of the prosperous business men of the day he started in life with nothing l)ut a good constitution and a thorough knowledge of his trade, and these, combined with energy, perseverance and a wise and pru- dent economy, have placed him on a sound financial footing. On November 17, 1888, he led to the hymeneal altar Miss Katie Schleicher, of Indianapolis, but a native of Lawrenceburg, and their union has resulted in the birth of one son. Mr. Weyenberg is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and politically is a Democrat. Gerhard Ittenb,\ch. Sitice the tide of immigration first set toward America perhaps no class of people who have found homes upon her shores has done more to build up her interests or contribute more to her commercial importance and national prosperity than the sturdy, honest hearted and industrious Germans, who have come here to enjoy the fieedom of thought and independence of action denied them in the Fatherland, and no class in Indianapolis is more indebted for the present proud position and future promise than to that of which the suiiject of our sketch is a worthy and honored representative. Gerhard Ittenbach was l)orn in Prussia, Germany, March 28, 1828, and was educated in the schools there. He learned the stone cutter's trade in that country, but love of adventure and a desire to try his fortune in the new world induced him to leave home and friends and in 1848 he landed in New York City with about $12 in his pocket. Meeting a friend in that city who was without means our subject paid his fare to Philadelphia and went to that city him- self Two days later he went to Cinncinnati. and not being able to get work at his trade, he worked at any lionorable employment he could find for about three months. From there he went to Wheeling, W. Va., where he secured work at his trade on the suspension bridge and worked there three months. The river getting low he returned to Cincinnati and obtain^^d work on the House of Correction, then building, and remained there until the sjiring of 1849. From there he went to Madison, Ind., where he worked on the new jail and made his home there two years. In 1851 he went to Indianapolis to put up the steps for the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, but after finishing that work he returned to Madison, where he remained for a month. Again he returned to Indianapolis and worked on the Bates House, AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 301 the Blind Asylum and Lhti old Muhouic Hall. From tliLre he went to Madison again, but find- ing no work there he went to Cincinnati, where he had employment for six weeks. About that time his old employer, James Muerson, of Indianapolis, came to Cincinnati and jne- vailed upon him to return to Indianapolis. He worked for Mr. Muerson until 1800, after which he bought him out and formed a partnership with his brother, Frank Ittenbach, and J. C. Schmid, the firm being known as Schmid, Ittenbach & Co., cut stone contractors, with stone yard on South Delaware Street. After a two years' business of sawing stone by hand, and, owing to increase of business, they moved their yard to the corner of Pennsylvania Street and Madison Avenue in 1862, where they put in horse power for sawing stone. The following year they bought their engine, and after using it three years with success and increase of Ijusiness, and with the idea of still further increasing their splendid business, they bought the present location in ISOC) and put up a new six-gang mill, and engine, boilers, rubbing bed, derrick and railroad switch. After a successful business of seventeen years this tirm dissolved partnership, Mr. J. C. Schmid retiring, and Gerhard and Frank Itten- liach assuming control. They continued together under the name of G. Ittenbach & Co. until 1880, when the brother, Frank, died. After that Gerhard Ittenbach assumed sole con- trol and carried on the business under the same name, G. Ittenbach & Co. Since then, from time to time, he has added the latest and most improved stone working machinery, until to daj' it is the most complete stone yard in the State. Not only is it known in Indi- ana l)ut all through the United States, and Mr. Ittenbach may well feel proud of a business that has been the result of much hard work on his part. Satistied that he had done his share of toiling and labor, he retired from this gigantic business enterprise in 1S93, his three sans, John, Frank and Gerhard, carrying on the business under the same title. Ow- ing to his ill health of late years he has traveled a great deal through the United States and Europe. Mr. Ittenbach is a man of sterling integrity and solid social qualities, a devoted husljand and a kind father, and a citizen who enjoys the respect and esteem of all who know him. He has put up nearly all the stone work in the city of Indianapolis, notably Fletcher's Bank, Vance Block, Martindale Block, Clifford's Block, Eastman, Schleicher & Lee Block, Commercial Club Building, the Public Lilirary, the new jail, the Ingall's Block, Roberts Park Church, the Methodist Episco]ial Church, and numerous other churches in other parts of the city, as well as St. Mary's Church near Terre Haute, Ind. He has also erected some elegant private residences, including Judge E. B. Martindale's, Harvey Bates', John W. Schmidt's two buildings in Indianapolis, besides the First National Bank and De Pauw University at Greencastle, Ind., as well as the First National Bank and jail at Connorsville, and the Wolf & Wilson Bank Building at Marion, Ind. In his political principles Mr. Itten- l)ach is a Democrat, but never souglit office. Once when nominated for councilman he positively declined. He holds membership in the Roman Catholic Church, and takes a deep interest in its work. He was married in Indianapolis in 1853 to Miss Frances Schumacher, a native of Germany, where her father, Michael Schumacher, was also born. The latter [)assed his entire life in his native country, but the daughter, Frances, came to America about five years after our subject, whom she had known there. To this marriage were born six children, as follows: Mary, wife of Jacob Dux, of Indianapolis; Josephine, wife of George Wilt, who is now (1893) township assessor; Frank, Gerhard L., John, and Frances, who is the wife of Joseph Bauer, who is deputy sheriff of Indianapolis. All the children are married, the sons as follows: Frank married Miss Bertha Monninger, Gerhard married Miss Lena Rickenbach, and John married Miss Mary Siersdorfei-. The father of these chil- dren has twenty grandchildren. His father, Gotfried Ittenbach, spent his entire life in the old country. He was a soldier in the French War, and died in 1841. The maiden name of our subject's mother was Mary Fleichsman. They were the parents of six children, live of whom grew to mature years, but only two survive at the present time, Gertrude, wife of Jacob Nickoli, and our subject, who was the youngest of the children. The mother died in 1858. James Hyland, contractor with premises at 882 North Mississippi Street, was born in Ireland December 12, 1834, and there received a common-school education. He also par- tially learned the mason trade. In 1850 he came to the United States and located in New York city where he learned the details of his trade. On November 17, 1853, he went to 302 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Aiuherstliiiig, Cnnaila, to cut stoue for the S;inlt St.e. M.irie Caual Cotupany, and afior a short staj- there he went to Marblelieail, Ohio, to work for the same company. In April, l.sr)4, he left there for Chica during the past year at a cost of $15.00(1. and considered one of the finest stores of its size in the United States. In addition to this Mr. Rink estab- lished a dry goods store in 1891, as Rink & Co., M. H. Spades being his partner. The latter retired in 1892, and Mr. Rink has since carried on the business and carries a stock of everything to be found in a first-class dry goods store. He carries goods valued at from $15,000 to $18,000, and the store is known as the Bee Hive. In addition to these vast enterprises Mr. Rink manufactures all seal and fine fur garments, working summer and winter in this branch, there not being another manufacturing concern of this kind in Indian- apolis, The cloak room and manufacturing department give employment to forty five hands, AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 30o being now in its infancy, l)ut next yeai' tlinip will l)p 100 hands einpl()ye daughter of Fiederick Faulka- ning, who was a member of an old, aristocratic and wealthy family of the (ierman empire. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hartmann began farming in the old country and Mr. Hart- mann became one of the wealthiest men in his section. He was a soldier in Bonaparte's army, and although their was a law in the old country that a widow can have one son exempt from the army, he was obliged to go, and in going (listinguished himself. This was during the reign of William III. To his marriage were born six children, two of whom died in childhood. Christina, the first born, married Herman Fahring. by whom she had nine children. Her death occurred in her native country in 1887. Three of her children are in America and two in Germany. The remainder are deceased. The remainder of the chihiren born to Mr. and Mrs. Hartmann are deceased, except our subject and Louisa, who married John Fishback and resides in Terre Haute, Tnd. The mother of these children died in the old country in 1836. She was a worthy and consistent member of the Lutheran Evangelical Church and her husband held membership in the same. After his wife's death Mr. Hart- mann sold his possessions, came to America, and subsequently married Miss Louisa Stein- muer, also a native of Prussia, who bore him three children: Antony, Henry and Mary. The last two are deceased and Antony resides in Warren Township, this connty, where he is engaged as a carpenter. The subject of this sketch attended school in Germany until twelve years of age, having six years of schooling and only two studies — Latin and German. After coming to America he received only four months schooling and his first teacher was Elias N. Shimer. He remained at home with his father until the latter' s death and assisted in clearing the farm of eighty acres, then an unbroken wilderness, except a few acres, upon which stood a log cabin. This was the only improvement and the father paid $'2,200 for the farm, including four head of horses, four head of cattle, eight hogs and the household furniture. The money was paid in gold. At that time deer, bear and wolves were plenti ful and Indians, although numerous, were friendly. Our subject delighted in hunting and often killed from fifteen to twenty squirrels an hour. When fourteen years of age young Hartmann commenced drawing grain to Cincinnati and other large cities, also heavy grocer- ies for the merchants, receiving $1 per hundred pounds. He made a trip once a week. On November 25, 1848, he married Miss Katrina Henrietta Ruschhaupt, who was born in Germany March 25, 1829. Her parents came from Burgholtzhauser. Germany, and first settled in Marion County, Ind., but later settled in Hancock County, where they passed the remainder of their days. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hartmann, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood: Katrina Marie, born September 19, 1849; Louisa Charlotte, born November 2, 1851; William C born November 18. 1853; August William, born November 29, 1855, and Charles F. , born November 15, 1858. Katrina Marie married Frederick Bremer and now resides on the Michigan road; Charlotte died May 19, 1885; Charles F., died July 20, 1884 (he was educated and had started studying law); William C. married Miss Frances Hubert, an amiable joung lady, who was born and reared in Warren Township, this county (they have had two children; one died in infancy; the other child, Charles F., was named after his Grandfather Hartmann); August E. married Miss Alice Thompson and has one child, Clara, a bright little girl of seven years (the mother of this child died in August, 1892); Mrs. Hartmann, wife of our subject, died November 25, 1858, leaving an infant son, ten days old. This son grew to mature years and died of lung dis- ease at the age of twenty-seven. Mr. Hartmann's second marriage was with Mrs. Louise Katherine Ruschhaupt, a widowed sister of his first wife, and their nuptials were celebrated June 7, 1860. One son has been born to this union, Albert E., whose birth occurred November 10, 1865. He died at the age of three months and seven days. Mrs. Hartmann had four children by her former marriage: Mary, Louise, Eda and William. Mary mar- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 309 ried a Mr. Hunter aud died leaving an infant. Mrs. Hartmann has been an invalid for thirty-two yfars. She is quite accomplished and a fine singer. Mr. Hartmann cleared up a farm of 100 acres and gave his son William forty acres. He is a Democrat of the solid kind, is pul)lic spirited aud progressive and although he has been offered many local posi- tious he has seen fit to refuse all. Socially he is an Odd Fellow, a charter member of Ger- mania Lodge, No. Till, of Indianapolis. He has always been in good standing and would never receive benefit. He is also a member of Germania Encampment and a member of the Ziou Church, as are all his children. He has erected his own buildings aud was his own architect, being a natural mechanic. His barn cost 14,000 and he has ¥1,500 bushels of grain in it. For many years he acted as interpreter for the courts, also acted as guide in locating land for settlers when he came in after his father's death. In 1867 he was the originator of the Germania Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Mr. Hartmann is one of those strictly honorable and upright German citizens for which Marion County has become so well known, aud possesses all the characteristics for which those of his nationality have become well kuown — unbounded energy, sterling honesty and much public spirit. Conrad B.^ker was born in Franklin County, Penn., February 12, 1817. He was edu- cated at Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg, and afterward studied law in the office of Stevens & Smyser, of that city, his preceptors being the late Thaddeus Stevens and Judge Daniel M. Smyser. He was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1839, at Gettysburg, and practiced law at that place for two years. He emigrated west, and settled at Evansville in 1S41, and resided there until, having been elected lieutenant-governor, the office of governor devolved upon him by the election of Gov. Morton to the United States Senate in Janu- ary, 1867, since which time he resided at Indianapolis. In 1845 he was elected to represent Vanderburg County in the general assembly, and served one term. In 1852 he was elected judge of the court of common pleas for the district comprising the countries of "Warrick and Vanderburg, and served about eighteen months, when he resigned. In 1856 he was nomi- nated for lieutenant-governor by the Republican party, without his knowledge and without having sought the nomination, on the ticket with Oliver P. Morton as a candidate for gov- ernor, and they were defeated. In 1861 Mr. Baker was commissioned colonel of the First Cavalry, Twenty-eighth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, and served as such for over three j'ears. From August, 1861, to April, 1863, he commanded either his own regiment or a brigade in the Held in Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi. In April, 1863, an order from the secretary of war reached him by telegraph at Helena, Ark., requiring him to pro- ceed forthwith to Indianapolis, Ind., and report to the provost-marshal-general. He obeyed the instructions, and, on his arrival at Indiana]iolis, he received an order detailing him to act as assistant-provost marshal-general for the State of Indiana, and as such to organize the provost-marshal general's bureau in Indiana. He performed the duties of provost-marshal- general, superintendent of volunteer reciuiting. and chief mustering oificer until August, ' 1864, when, his term of military service having expired, he was relieved at his own request, and a few weeks afterward was mustered out of service with his regiment. The Republican convention which met in 1864 nominated Gov. Morton for re-election, and presented Gen. Nathan Kimball, who was in the field for the office of lieutenant-governor. Gen. Kim- ball declined the nomination, and thereupon the Republican State committee, without Mr. Baker being a candidate or applicant for the po.'ition, unanimously tendered him the nomi- nation for lieutenant-governor. In 1865 Gov. Morton convened the general assembly in special session, and immediately after the delivery of his message started for Europe in quest of health, leaving the lieutenant-governor in charge of the administration of the executive department of the State. Gov. Morton was absent for five months, during which time the duties of the executive olfice were performed by LieutGov. Baker. In February, 1867, Gov. Morton was elected to the Senate of the United States, and the duties of gover- nor again devolved upon Gov. Baker. He was unanimously nominated by the Republican convention of 1868 for governor and was elected over the Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks by a majority of 961 votes. He retired from the executive chair in 1873 and at once resumed the practice of law, becoming a member of the firm of Baker, Hord & Hendricks, of which firm he was a member at the time of his death. In the memorial adopted liy his associates of tlie Indiana bar, the character of Gov. Baker is discussed in the following language: ''The '^^*^ ''UEMOIRS OF IXDIANAPOLIS death of Gov. Baker deprives Indiana of one of its worthiest and most eminent citizens On .ts dead-roll of sold.ers and civilians there is not any name that occupies a more honorable or consp.cnous place han h,s. Tts history would l,e ^rosslv incomple e witho^ aiTv mention of h,s life and prabl.c services. His name is written in th^ records^,f its courts a " aTwver o it e.V" ^'^ ; " T *'" J^"".'"'' °f '^^ Legislature: it mav be found among tl e a chive f .ts execune department, and ,t has an important place in its military annals Wherever he hi. I °°' d'shonorable act ; whose owner always and everywhere wore upon hif teast polite' disUrtion^rrr^ The liercelight which beats upon every 'candidate for a IfLn? ' >s<- osed no spot upon his character: .slander was disarmed by his purity bat toZ T "'V"^"' ^""^'^ ^^^'•■'""'■•^- "'*^^«'"'-^ "•'"""^''^ >» benevolent falsilication' no rai ed'inTl ; c """ '" r' "°f;'- '"' ''''''' °' ''''^- ^l^e most sensitive conscience is It vonfd be i . ■,ir'r"'°''"'r.°^ '"; "'!""' "■" ^'•^' '^^ ^«'^«««I'^ent of any shortcomings. Jt won d ] e imposs lie to overrate him. for the highest eulogv is the simple tnith In every m n1?:s,ed"a: thev r ' ""! T'^'"' ''^ "'^ ^'"f^''^'*-^" ""^^ goodness If his nature 7ere man.Rsted. as the> were revealed m every lineament of his singularly beni<.nant features fa thf Ur;he'ire::?"n *"'r' I-instaking and industriouS, a s'afe and JudiciTs conn or. ta.thlul to he interests of his clients, and regardful of his own duties to he court He had he implicit contjdence of the couwts. because they knew he would not consciously mfslea eZe-r' ^.'■*^"Vr•'"f'^^^■ ^^^ forensic -triumphs were due to Te s ncerhy an The b.' of Indianr'"' ^\ ?''1"'- ^"W""^' ^' '"'^^^'g*"'' « "f"'^' «"^1 '^'""«'o- contempt. distin " lishilir; r'' .r T^ •""'■" '"■'"'^'"^ '^^•"''^'•^^- •'"* i^ '^^^•^'- ^"'^ one more justlv clistiuguished for the depth and accuracy of his professional learning. His brief period o> had he c osen r "*^°'''^ '° "omistakable earnest of subsequent distinction as a judge Its aS'irs than wbde."" " T' ^°^''"' l^' ""''''' ^""^ ^ ^^'^^^ ^'^ l^^"-' a^^-i^istration of nd ele at J. .S f ''"'. '*'. TY^"'- ^e gave to the administration of them a dignity and eleNation of character which had its source in himself. In the field and at the head Jf i de^'n";of he :^!^''^7'l' ^T'^"^ "T"^'. ""'^ " '''''' ^°^''*"'^^ ^^-^ neve; des:rt'd him a Tct o?h s wbilir ' T''- '^ l''^'"- '""^•'•«'i«" -^-f t'lese .,ualities is afforded by an act of his wl i e he was provost-marshal general at Indianapolis. An unruly and bellic; erent mob of soldiers was threatening with destruction the office of a neJ paper wh ch ^1^^^^^^ ' osc • ; ive a-1^'- i ^"'"' ^'' -"'•''"'" '''"" """ ^'"'°" ■^^■^tin^^nt ^'as intense and Els foliate furvl^ ■"^'•^7^"<-.« "^ ^'^I'alf of « newspaper that had l,ecome the object of its pasMonate fu v was simply heroic. His sense of justice could not be subjugated b' v zonular clamor and i was broad enough to include those who were regarded by lis assoSa es and himTs rcUiz n ZT'r "' ''r°"°^'-^'- J'^^ ^'^*^'"*'^'" ^"-^'^ --"^^ '■- « -tli^ractL ' t,V if ti!' T' ^ , '"', ^^'^f^*^"'"""'«J '"fo mere partisanship. In his social and domes- The ' honor'w' 7 r ""''1 '" P-f--"-! a-^ P"Wic career had their counterpart Ihe honoi. ove, obedience and troops of friends " which, according to the poet 'should accompany old age.' have followed him to the edge of the grave, and attest the uniy;rsal and heartfelt esteem ,n which he was held. He has left a fragrant memory a id the precious legacy of a good example which, through many years that ?re yet unborn, will stiiuu ate and encourage the virtuous efforts of those who have known and s.n-vived him. Wha" Anthony said of the dead Brutus ,s ap,>licable to Conrad Baker: " His life was ^eiitle: and the ele ments so mixed in h.m that Nature might stand up and say to all the ^orld. ' This was a Albert B.«er. Among the well-known lawyers of Indianapolis is Albert Baker a man o um.uestioned integrity, an.l competent in his profession. To a thorough know ;d.rof leading. Skill ul lu the presentation of the most involved or intricate facts, forcible in his manner of d.:.l,ng with difficult and entangling subjects, accurate in his perceptions of ioni;"n \'"r"° "^ r'"V'^. '^^'' ^" ^'^^'"'^l^ P-i*-- «-'"« f- more promineid piaCi tioners of lQlian:ipoIis. He is a native of Evansville, Ind., born November 22, 1851 whei^ AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 311 he ma.le bis home nutil February, 18f57, attending the public schools of that city. He then came with hiB parents to Indianapolis, Ind., and prepared for college at the City Academy, 2oin<. from that institution in November, 1S6S, to Wabash College, where he graduated m 1874" Duriucr that period he spent one year in Kansas upon a ranch. Leaving college he became a law'student with Baker, Herd & Hendricks, of Indianapolis, and was admitted to thebiriu 1S76 and in 1881 entered into partnership with Edward Daniels. Afterward in January 1883, his firm was merged into the tirm of Hord, Baker & Hendricks. Mr. Baker holds meml)ership in the Presbyterian Church and is an honored, upright and useful citizen. He selected his wife in the person of Miss Anna S. Campbell, daughter of Prof. John L. Campbell, of Wabash College, CrawfordsviUe, Ind., and their nuptials were celebrated Octo- ber 19 I87fi Four interesting children have been born to them: Ellen S., Conrad C, Ger- trude J. and Rosemary, the three daughters being still living. Prof. Campbell was the origi- nator and secretary of the Centennial celebration. Dr Kichakd Frknch Stone. He whose name heads this sketch was born near bharps- burcr Bath County, Ky., April 1, 1844, and is of English, Scotch and Irish lineage. His mother whose maiden name was Sally Lane, is still living at about the age of eighty years and retains to a remarkable degree her intellectual vigor and rare conversational powers She was the youngest daughter of Col. Jnmes H. Lane and a sister of the late Hon Henrv S Lane, United States senator and first llepublicau governor of Indiana, and a man conspicuous in the affairs of his country. On his father's side Dr. Stone is descended in the fourth generation from Josiah Stone, a native of England, who m the early part of the last centurv came to America as a cabin boy, and was left in Prince William County, Va , while the capt'ain of the vessel made another voyage, but the ship was lost at sea and all onboard perished, thus Josiah was left alone in the world when a mere lad. He was apprenticed to a Mrs. Magaw, who reared him to manhood and bequeathed to him a considerable fortune. He married a Miss Coleman, who bore him three sons and four daugh- ters iiut this family afterward became scattered, .some continuing their residence ip Vir- ginia others moving to Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas, and distinguishing themselves in nearly every avocation of life. Valentine Stone, the third son was a soldier of the Kevolutiou, was married twice and became the father of live sons and five daughters^ His second wife was the daughter of William French, of Virginia, the grandfather of Jud^^e Richard French, the famous orator of Kentucky, for whom the subject of this sketch was^'named Valentine Stone was noted for his strength, being broad shouldered and muscular, and many anecdotes are told of his physical prowess in old Virginia. In 1 i,W he removed to Boonsboro, Ky. , and became an associate of Daniel Boone. He acpiired the title for '> OOO acres of land lying on Bald Eagle Creek, which is to day perhaps as rich a body of I'and as can be found within the borders of Kentucky. His patent was signed with the name of Patrick Henry, governor of Virginia. He settled on this land in ITyy, when his son Samuel was but two years old. The latter received such education as was to be had in his youth, and early became interested in political affairs, being frequently elected to office by the Democrat party, serving many terms as representative in the Legislature, his first election taking place in 1824. He was also connected with the State Militia for about thirty years, and was promoted from an ensign to the rank of brigadier-general. He possessed a tine physique, like his progenitor, iiad a line, courteous and soldierly bearing, and in his politicarspeeches was able, convincing and impressive. He was a man of gen- erous impulses and sympathetic nature, enjoyed a good story, and was, himself, an excellent raconteur He was a prominent slave holder, his slaves were well cared for, and he main- tained that he had a moral and constitutional right to own them, but he believed that his sons would be more likely to acquire habits of industry and self-reliance m an anti-slayery State and for that reason he removed to Putnam County, Ind., in 18ol, where he lived the retired life of the farmer until the oi)ening of the Civil War. As many of his relatives in the South among them Gen. John B. Hood, had enlisted in the cause of secession, he was a strong Southern sympathizer and often engaged in heated discussions with his neigh- bors of opposite views. Although he was himself too old to engage in active service, thi-ee of bis six sons entered the service of the Union army, one being the late Maj. Valentine H. Stone of the Fifth United States Artillery, who was twice promoted by the personal recom- 312 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS iiieuilation of Gen. Grant, for giallant conduct in the field, and who had tlie imnie(1iate charLTf of Jefferson Davis wiiile a prisoner of war at Fortress Monroe. He died of yellow fever during the epideruic of 18t)7, at Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas. Anotlier son, Hon. H. L. Stone, a prominent hiwyer of Louisville, Ky., served in the Confederate army, and was witli Gen. Morj^an on his famous raid. The father died near Bainbridge lud., January 1 1, 1878, and was buried with Masonic honors, liaviny l)een a member of that order for more than tift\' years. Dr. R. French Stone was eight years of age at the time of his parents' removal to Indiana, and his early days were spent in attending the common schools and Bainbridge Academy and laboring on the farm. He supplemented his education by home study and instruction under private teachers, and thus acquired some knowledge of the languages and sciences. He selected the "liealing art" as his future calling in life, and in order to defray the expenses of a medical education he began teaching school, and although the district in which he began his pedagogic- lal)ors was said to be one of the worst and most refractory in the county, he met the unruly leaders with their own wea]ions, and was socm the perfect master of the situation, although he was at that time but sixteen years of age. Four years were devoted to this (lursuit and the study of medicine, under the instruc- tion of Dr. J. B. Cross, and in 1S(33 he entered Rush Medical College, and while there made several efforts to call upon his brother, who was a Confederate prisoner in Camp Douglas, but was unsuccessful, and this news coming to the ears of his brother, the latter scaled the prison walls one dark night and made the call on his own accoiint. He disguised himself, went to the medical college and made himself known to his brother. They went to a hotel, took a meal together, viewed the city throughout the day, and then bade each other an affectionate farewell and met no more until the war was over. During the follow- ing spring Dr. Stone tendered his services to the United States Government, and after being examiniul was appointed a medical cadet in the United States army. In May, 1S(34, he was assigned duty at the United States General hospital, at Madison, Ind., and was afterward assigned to one of the large military hospitals at Philadelphia, and while there attended the University of Penn!9ylvania and received the degree of M. D. during the one- hundredth anniversary of the foundation of that institution, at which time he was not quite twenty one years of age, being the youngest in a class of 117 graduates. He wa.s later apjjoirded acting assistant surgeon in the United States army, and when an appeal came from Key West, Fla. , foi' medical aid during the yellow fever epidemic among the Union soldiers stationed there, Dr. Stone, though entirely unacclimated, bravely offered his serv- ices and faced the pestilence on that panic stricken island. He had a serious attack of that malady, but remained there until the epidemic had subsided, after which he was ordered to Cedar Keys, near the mouth of Suwanee River, Florida, and was later placed in charge of the First and Second Florida (Javalry, being the youngest man in the medical department to hold positions of such responsibility. He afterward had charge of the post hospital at Monticello, Fla., and remained with the Department of the Gulf until IbJtiti. At his own re(|uest he was released from duty, and in 1867 estalilished hinjself at New All)any, Ind., but shortly after removed to the village in which his childhood had been passed and tiiere spent two years. He then resided in Bainbridge until 1SS0, then came to Indianapolis, and u])on the establishment of the (Jentral College of Physicians and Surgeons he was made professor of materia niedica, therapeutics and clinical medicine. This chair he held until 188(), in which position he won eminent distinction. His didactic lectures were noted for their clear, concise and practical character. Many years' experience in the general prac- tice of his profession had not only made him familiar with disease in its varied forms, but gave him a just conce[)tion of the jiowers of nature, an abiding faith in the resources of medical art, and a well-defined knowledge of the u.ses, effects and capabilities of remedies suggested for its cure. He was thus enabled to reject as useless that which was speculative in therapeutics, as well as to speak with authority of all that was valuable in that dejiart- ment of medical science. Having lieen a close and almost constant stmlent of medical literature for many years, having also studied disease in the great book of Nature, at the bedside in private practice, and in the wards in civil and military hospitals in various parts of the United States, from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic seaboard, and from the northern lakes to the inter-tropical regions, there was no lack of material to illustrate the AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 313 subject-matter of his clinical teachiiij^. These circuiustances eual)led him to foim opinions of his own, and these opinions he ditl not hesitate to express throuj,'hont liis lectures with reference to many controversial points of pathological and therapeutical importance. He recognized the fact that to be a skillful physician involves not only a thorough understand- ing of diseases, but the application of the right remedies at the right time and in the right manner. Therefore the typical features of a given malady, its pathological history and phenomena, its diagnosis — general and ditferential, as well as indications for treatment, were presented with such accuracy and force that the student saw before him all that was distinctive and important in the case, while the principles of treatment were expressed before his classes with a clearness and precision that warranted its intelligent management in the future. Since lS8'i he has been a member of the consulting and clinical staff of the Indianapolis City Hospital and City Dispensary, and Las been for years a member of the Medical Board of Examiners of physicians aspiring to positions in these institutions. In 18S3 he was appointed visiting physician to the Indiana Institute for the Blind, and held that position seven years. In IScSo he was appointed United States examining surgeon of the Pension Bureau at Indianapolis, and in ISS'J was re appointed to the same position by President Harrison. He is a memlier of the G. A. R., and for several years has been surgeon of Maj. Kobert Anderson Post. He was formerly visiting physician to the Marion County Asylum, has been medical examiner for several life and accident insurance compa- nies, and is a member of the Marion County Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. March 23, 1893. lie was apiiointid by (lov. Claude Matthews a member of his staff, with a commission and rank of colonel, and was made surgeon-general of the military forces of Indiana, a position he now holds. He has contributed many valiial)le articles to medical literature and is the author of the well known reference book, "Elements of Modern Medicine," which work includes the jirinciples of pathology and therapeutics, and has met with an extensive sale. He has now in preparation a new publication, entitled "Biography of Eminent American Physicians and Surgeons," which is being puVilished at Indiaiiajiolis and which will without doubt prove a literary ven- ture of extraortlinary merit and success. It may be said that the jnofessional career of Dr. Stone has been that of an all-round practitioner. He has performed many important surgical operations in a skillful manner, and as an obstetrician he has the remarkable record of never having lost a mother in all the many hundreds of cases of childbirth that be has attended, including nearly every variety of complications and instrumental deliveries. At the present time he gives much of his attention to gastrointestinal and rectal diseases and consultation juactice. Althongh a Democratic adherent he is not a partisan in any sense of the term, and has never aspired to any office, persistently refusing to hold any position not ill the line of his chosen profession. November 24, 1869, he married Matilda C. Long, daughter of the late Dr. William Long, a noted pioneer physician of Maysville, Iiid., and one living child is the result of this union, Donald L. Stone, born October Ifi, 188'), a proiu- ising and handsome lad who is now in school. Gen. AliEL D. Strek;ht (deceased). The sketch here given is a tribute paid to the memory of a man whose uolile and honorable life was an example to all, and althongh marked liy hard and iiudeviating labor, demonstrated sterling qualities that characterized his career. For many years his name was iii^eparal)ly linked with the progress and development of Marion County, Ind., whose annals bear testimony to the integrity of his character and the l)rightnes8 of his intellect. He was born in Wheeler, Steuben County. N. Y., June 17, 1828, and his boyhood and youth were passed upon a farm, where he had before him exam- ples of industry and perseverance. Like the average country boy he had the advantages of a common-school education and at the age of seventeen he purchased from his father his time until twenty one, paying §00 per year for the same. Having a taste for mechanics he readily learned the carpenter's trade without instruction, and before attaining his nineteenth year he had taken the contract for the erection of a large mill, which he successfully com- ))leted. At this early period he also owned a saw-mill, acquired by his own labor, and he then engaged in the lumber business at Wheeler, N. Y. , where he remained until he moved to Cincinnati. Ohio, in 1858, The following year found him a resident of Indianapolis, where he became a publisher, continuing this business until the beginning of the Kebelliou. 314 MEMOIRS OF IMJIANAPOLIS It, was at tbis crisis tliat the patriotisiii, earnestness and indomitable purpose of Gen. Streight was l)roiijj;lit into prominent notice and marked him as a man of foresight, possessing all the <|iiHlities of a successful leader. Realizing the importance of prompt and energetic meas- ures for the preservation of the I'nion, he pnl)lished an exhaustive pam])hlet in which he cli-arly embodied the cause of the Nation's calamity and indicated the measures necessary to insure the snj)remacy of the law, the integrity of the constitution and the necessity for the preservation of the Union. He believed compromise with the enemies of the Government to be a mistake and advocated forcible means, if necessary, to compel obedience to the laws. He proved conclusively the fallacy of a temporary pacificatiou policy, and by voluminous (piotations from letters written from the founders of the Government, demonstrated, it to be a (lovernmenl of the people collectively and not of the States. In defense of the Union, wiiose integrity he so earnestly defended with his pen, he entered the service on September 4. IStil, as colonel of the Fifty-tirst Indiana Infantry, and rendered effective service until March 18. iNfit"), wiien he retired with the lirevet rank of brigadier general, having partici- (wted in the battles, Sliiloh, Perryville, Stone River, Day's Gap, Crooked Creek, Blount's Farm, engagements with Wheeler's Cavalry at Daltou and Shoal Creek, near Florence, Ala., in which he commanded five brigades; Columbia, Franklin, Nashville, and again at Colum- i)ia, in which he forced the passage of Duck River. On May 3, 186;}, he was taken prisoner and confined in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., until February 9, 1864, when, with 108 of his fellow prisoners, be escaped by a tunnel excavated from the prison walls to the street. In tbis connection, and as a matter of history, it is well to state that Gen. Streight planned the tunnel under the walls of the notorious Libby Prison, through which he and his companions crawled to liberty, notwithstanding some other writers to the contrary. No one can know the anxiety of the participants of tbis famous event, and the name of A. D. Streight will be remembered through generations to come as the hero of the occasion. After an interval of rest be re-entered the service. In prison Gen. Streight was like the shadow of some great rock in the de.sert. Men instinctively gathered around him. He was their counselor, friend and champion. In him they re])Osed all confidence, intrusting to him their money and laying before liini their grievances, and sharing with him their every thought. It was Gen. Streight who detiantly wrote the rebel secretary of war, compelling an increase of rations and more humane treatment. While the enemj' hated bim, yet they feared him, and if recaptured his life would have paid the forfeit of his daring and patriotism. On returning to civil life he resumed the business of a publisher, in connection with the cultivation of a farm in the suburl)s of the city, where his widow now resides. In 1865 he embarked in the lumber bus- iness, making a specialty of walnut and bard wood lumber, to which was subsequently added chair manufacturing on an extensive scale. He was successful and prosjierous in business att'airs and contributed much to the development and welfare of Indiana]>olis. He always manifested a keen interest in politics and as a Republican participated in many of the cam- paigns. In ISTt) he was elected to the State Senate, and as an evidence of his popularity and standing ran more than 1,000 votes ahead of his ticket. Here he was conceded to be one of the leaders of the party. Among the measures supported by bim wa^ the introduction of a bill providing for the erection of a new State house building, the principal provisions of which were adopted. In 1S80 he was one of the Republican candidates for the nomina- tion of governor, and although an unsuccessful aspirant for gubernatorial honors, press and people were unanimous in their endorsement of his irreproachable honesty, iron will, unusual intelligence and thorough patriotism. Gen. Streight was married January 14, 1S4'J. to Miss Lovina McCarty, a native of Bath township, Steuben C'ounty, N. Y., and daughter of Mrs. McCarty, a native of Sussex, N. J., who came to Seneca County, N. Y. , and after- ward, when Mrs. Streight was eight years of age, to Steuben County, that State. Mrs. Streight's father was a farmer. By his marriage to Miss Mary Abbott Mr. McCarty became the father of eight children, seven daughters and one son, all of whom grew to mature years except one: Elizabeth, widow of John Fairfield, who resides at Green Hill, Steuben County, N. y. : Emeline, widow of William Rogers, resides in Michigan: Reuben married Miss Emily Briggs, and is now deceased, his death occurring June 30, 1890: Lovina, w^idow of Gen. Streight; Delilah, widow of William Hughes, resides in Idaho: Marv married John Goodsell, in 1854 and died in 1857; Cordelia, wife of John Ingersoll, died ' July 16, 1892, AND ilABIOX COUNTY, INDIANA. 315 and Samantha J., who died at the age of nineteen months. Gen. Streight had but one son, John, who now resides in Cincinnati. The latter married Miss Rosa, daughter of David Shipnian, of Knightstown. Ind. She died July 20, 1892. The Greneral was never a mem- ber of any of the secret organizatious. but belonged to the society of the Anny of the Cumberland, and to the G. A. K. of Indianapolis. Although he was a member of no church he was always liberal and tolerant in his views, and when questioned by Rev. Sharpee, his regimental chaplain, during his last sickness, said: "I was placed here by a just God. who, when my mission here is done, will take care of me." Gen. Streight died ilay 27. 1892. at 4 o'clock a. m. He had never Vjeeu well after his incarcera- tion in Libby Prison, but had attended to his business, nevertheless. During the last two years of his life he was a great sufferer, having the grip three times, the last time suffer- ing live weeks with it. This, together with camp diarrhaa. and Bright's disease, carried him off. He attended to business up to two weeks before his death. A month previous to that sad event he called his wife to his side and told her that he desired that after his death his body be placed in the yard of the home. There he had lived with his devoted wife since the fall of 1864 and there to-day lies all that is mortal of Gen. A. D. Streight, the patriot and citizen, who needs no costly um to perpetuate the memon,- of his gallant deeds. Every Decoration Day the veterans of the war cover the tomli of their dead comrade with dowers. Clements A Gbeexleaf. Who has not heard of the Greenleaf turntables and their famous inventor? Truly it is not always that "circumstances make the man" for Mr. Green- leaf is a shining example to the contrary: and there is no one who envies the success he has achieved because his indefatigable toil and hours of patient thought and study have brought about a just reward. He is a direct descendant of Samuel Greenleaf who made the first carriage in the United States, the factory having been started in Belleville, Mass., in 1792. Our subject was born September 26, 1838 and has been a resident of Indianapolis for the past forty-three years. He is a son of Edward and Mary Jane (Allen) Greenleaf, both of whom were natives of Bangor, Me., where they were reared and married. In ISoC Edward Greenleaf came to Indianapolis from Cincinnati, Ohio, where for many years he was superintendent of the famous Anthony Harkness, and Moore A: Richards Locomotive works. After locating in Indianapolis Mr. Greenleaf l)ecame a partner with AVatson. Vorhis Ai Co., in the Washington Foundry which afterward became the Eagle Machine Works. A few years later Mr. Greenleaf. in company with Capt. Vorhis, founded the City Foundry and Machine Works, in which R. R. ITnderhill was and W. W. Robinson subsequently became interested. On the death of W. W. Robinson the tirm business was settled up and the City Foundry and Machine Works some years later became the Sinker. Davis Company, of this city. In 1864 Mr. Greenleaf founded the Greenleaf Machine Works which is now the Green- leaf Turntable Manufacturing Co. To Edward Greenleaf and wife were born eleven children, Frances Elizalieth (now Lancaster). Mary Jane (now Phipps), William A. and Clements A., yet living. The original of this notice. Clements A. Greenleaf. passed his youthful days in Cincinnati, Ohio, and there received his scholastic training. At an early age he evinced a strong liking and taste for mechanics, and in 1857 he Ijecame master mechanic of the Mem- phis k Little Rock Railroad. When the war broke out he was running an engine on the Memphis <& Charleston Railroad but he came north in May. 1861. and enlisted in the Eleventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under Gen. Lew Wallace, serving over three years in the ord- nance department of the Gulf. During that time he had charge of the ordnance of the Thir- enth Army Corps and the stores for one year. On the sixth of August. 1862, be was married in Indianapolis, to Miss Frances Caroline Phipps, daughter of John B. and Rebecca (Snell) Phipps. natives of Virginia and Massachusetts respectively. Mr. Greenleaf and wife became the parents of ten childi-en: Edward Timothy, born August 27, 1865, married Miss Jennie Boor of Sandusky, Ohio, and is now residing in Lima. Ohio, where he is superintendent of the drafting rooms and supply department of the Lima Locomotive i; Machine Works: Clem- ents .\. . born August 19. 1867. married Miss Elizabeth Bertie Wilfley, of Mexico, Mo., and now resides in this city: the next two children were twins, John L. and Harry, born July 3(1. 1869 (the former is single and resides in this city but the latter died at birth): Mary, born January 14, 1872, is single and at home; Helen M., lx)rn April 12, 1874, is single and 316 MJiMOmS OF INDIANAPOLIS at Iioiub; Frances Jane, l)i)ru Decemljer 5, 1S77, died when four years of age: the next two chikiren were twins, Grace and May, l)orn May Ifi, 18S1, now at liome; and Paul, horn March 25. 1SS4, is also at home. Our subject is a mechanical engineer and for the past twenty years has been engaged in manufacturing the famous Greeuleaf Turntables in this city. His invention is used by railroads in turning their cars and engines, they are in use on most of the railroads in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the large factory in Indianapolis is now engaged in manufacturing turntables alone. There is no part of his life work to which Mr. Greenleaf refers with more pride than to the mission work he has done in this city. He is a strong churcli man and believes that every individual should interest iiimself in this work. He delights in assisting and relieving the poor and opfiressed and no one has done more for th;il class of peo))le than he. For years he has carried on this good work and is to-day as active in its support as in former years. In 1872, Mr. Greenleaf organized a company to consist of l">t) stock holders, each holding an e([ual amount of stock for the ])urpose of establishing a co operative industry ,4bout one half of the stock was sub- scribed, the works were built, a farm was purchased, each stock holder was deeiled one acre of land, and by-laws made so that no stock holder could accumulate more than an equal share of the property, (any stock holder wishing to withdraw could do so by selling to the corporation and the stock to be cancelled). The enterprise failed, principally because so many could not be of one mind, and because of the jianic of 1873, Mr. Greenleaf was forced to go into bankruptcy. The works that he built are now the principal building of the Cleve- land, Cinciuiuiti, Chicago & St. Louis Shops, and the farm he bought is now the suburban town of Brightwooil. Mr. Greenleaf was the first one to inaugurate the sale of town lots in Indianapolis, on terms at which the poorest laborers could become owners of their own homes. He selected a small subdivision in Oak Hill with which to try the experiment, found about thirty families that were distressed, and induced them to purchase lots at .1125 each, by pay- ing $10 cash, and the balance f 5 per mouth, giving possession on the receipt of $10. Many of these houses, at first, would have been called shanties, but they have been gradually improved until now most of thenj are neat cottages, and best of all is, that the real estate owners who refused at first to sell without a cash payment large enough to pay expenses of foreclosure are most all now ready to sell on terms as described; there is no necessity of making a deed until the full [jayment of ground has l>een received. The secret of the success is that the rent applies as purchase money. Mr. Greenleaf has built three factories, tirst one the "Green- leaf Machine Works." corner Tennessee and Merril Streets; second, '"Greetdeaf Manufacturing Company," at Brightwood; third one, thepresent "Greenleaf Turntable Manufactuiing Com- pany," corner Bloyd and Pai'ker Avenues, also fourteen cottages in Brightwood, and eight in the city limits. Oak Hill. He has assisted in building three Presbyterian churches, "Second,"' corner of Pennsylvania and Vermont Streets; Ninth, corner "North" and Penn Avenues; and "Memorial," corner of Christian Avenue and Ash Street. To the last named he gave more time and cash than any other one, paying cash, lo.fiOO into the building fund. Mr. Green- leaf does not believe in sects, but does believe that the Christian religion, is to l)elieve and hold to the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that the real Church, is his body, purchased with his own Blood, and that it should have one mind with all members holding to Jesus as Head, with the Holy Spirit the Guide, and the Bible the rule of our lives here. John A. Sutclikfe, M. D., of Indianapolis, Ind., was born in Fayette County, Iud.,in 1845. His [lareuts were Joseph M. and Cynthia A. Sutcliffe. He was educated at Brookville Col- lege and Asbury University, and graduated from the first named institution in 18(59. He afterward received the degree of Master of Arts from Moore's Hill College. His medical education was acquired at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, and at Bellevne Hospital Medical College, New York, where he com[)leted his course and received his medical degree in 1872. He was assistant surgeon in Bellevue Disi)en8ary diiring the same year, an honor only conferred upon the most proficient graduates. On the expiiation of his term of serv- ice in that capacity he began the general practice of his profession, but for the past six years he has confined himself exclusively to surgery and genitourinary diseases. Since the date of his graduation Dr. Sutcliffe has supplemented his education and training by taking two courses in surgery and genito urinary diseases in Bellevue Hospital, and also two similar courses in the New York Polyclinic. In 1888 he went to Europe, visiting the large hospi- AXD MAHIOy COUSTY, IXDIAXA. 317 tals of London. Paris, Vienna, Berlin and Edinburgh, where he remained for nearly a year, taking additional courses in the same branches of his profession, in order to better prepare himself for the practice of his specialty. Dr. Sutcliffe has filled the chair of anatomy and genito urinary diseases in the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons. Indianapolis, for several years, and for the past seven years, that of principles and practice of surgery and genitourinary disea.ses in the same institution, and is treasurer of the faculty. Dr. Sutcliffe is surgeon to the Cincinnati, Hamilton Ac Dayton Railroad, consulting surgeon to the citv dispensary, and clinical lecturer at the city hospital and St. Vincent's Infirmary, Indianapo- lis. He is an active memljer of the Marion County Medical, the Indianapolis Surgical, and the Indiana State Medical Societies, and of the Mississippi Valley and the American Medical Associations. Dr. Sutcliffe was a member of the Indianapolis Board of Health for four years, and president of the same for two years. He was married in 1876 to Miss Laura K. Jones. John W. Holtzmax. Ever since society was organized its enemies have lived, and to enact laws calculated to protect mankind from the doers of evil has always been a serious d\i(y of legislators. The philosopher and the social reformer may indulge in speculations as to the causes of vice and lawlessness, and the sentimentalists may be apologists for the criminals and outlaws of .society; but, dealing with these grave social problems in a practical as well as a beneficent spirit, it has been the aim of our law-makers to devise such measures as will punish the individual law-breaker as well as deter his fellows from like wrong-doing. But the fruits of legislative skill and wisdom as displayed in our criminal code and practice would be futile — the body of laws designed for the suppression of vice and crime would be inert, but for the public sentiment that imparts vitality, and the vigilance of the prosecuting attor- ney, who faithfully discharges his duties, and suffers no guilty man to escape. The office of public prosecutor is one of honor and dignity. Xo other place within the gift of the people is more conspicuous and important. The office should be filled hy a lawyer of unquestionern in Berks County. Penn., April 23, 1858. being the son of Jonathan and Katherine (Moyer) Holtzman, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. The ancestors of our subject came to America about the year 175(1, and settling in Berks County, became pros- perous farmers. They felled the virgin forests, and suffered all the hardships incident to the settlement of a new country. In the life and death struggle of the colonies in the war with Great Britian their hearls were fired with a love of liberty. These sturdy pioneers of old Berks shouldered their guns and fought bravely for the cause of freedom. The father of our subject was a farmer. He came to Indiana about the year 1864, and purchased a farm in White County. A few years thereafter he settled in Tippecanoe County; but, soon tiring of the change, he returned to White County, where he lived the remainder of his days. He died in 1883, his wife having passed away twelve years before. They were the parents of three sons and one daughter, of whom only two are living; Lee and our subject. When the latter came to this State with his parents he was six years old. His youth was spent upon the farm, and differed l^ut little from that of other country lads. He attended the country school until he was fourteen years old, and since then, with the same sturdy self-reliance which how marks his character, he has made his own way, and has slowly but surely come to the front. Among the various occupations of his youth and early manhood was that of teaching, a calling that proved most congenial. Upon his twenty-first birthday he received as a present a copy of Blackstone's Commentaries; and with no thought of becoming a law- yer, but merely to gain information, he perused the pages of this learned work with deep interest. The study of this book gave bias to his future life; for, while he did not at once enter upon the work of preparing himself for the legal profession, it is certain that the perusal of this copy of Blackstoue turned his thoughts in that direction, and finally led him into the ranks of the lawyers of Indiana. In the year 1883 he did begin the study of law, and iu the following year was admitted to practice. He was in 1SS5 the Democratic candi- 318 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS date for tlie cit}' council of Indianapolis for the twelfth ward, and, although a very vonng man, he made so vigorous a light that he was defeated by only fort-j'-four votes in a ward that was largely Republican. In the following year he was apjwinted by the Marion County Commissioners attorney for the poor. His able defense of Samuel Marley, who was charged with the murder of John A. Lyon, and the acquittal of his client, added to his growing reputation as a lawyer. This position he resigned in the month of November, ISStJ, to accept the position of chief assistant prosecuting attorney under Maj. James L. Mitchell. Mr. Holtzman served in that capacity until November, ISlltl. when he was elected prosecuting attorney over his opponent, Maj. Charles L. Holstein, by a larger majority than was ever before given to any Marion County candidate. He was re-elected in 1892, when he again led his ticket. Mr. Holtzman has always taken an active and prominent part in politics. He is an eflScieut organizer, and a forcible speaker. His allegiance to the faith and princi- ples of the Democratic party has been constant and enthusiastic. But, although a consist ent and aggressive Democrat, Mr. Holtzman is too liberal and progressive to be a narrow partisan. Mr. Holtzman is a prominent Scottish Rite Mason, and a K. of P. Still a young man the future is before him bright and promising. Greater honors no doulit await him. John E. HE.\n. In the person of John E. Head is found a scion of Kentucky who is a successful and enterprising agriculturist of Marion County, Ind. He was born in Daviess County, Ky., November 23, ISIO, where his parents, J. A. and Louisa (Payne) Head, still reside, being among the leading farmers of that section. To them a family of four sons and two daughters were given: George A., John E., Eugene, O-scar. Susie and Anna Belle, the latter becoming the wife of Elisha Adams, of Daviess County. Mr. Head. Sr., and his entire family are devout Catholics, and the head of the family is a supporter of Democratic principles, liut is not an aspirant for political prominence. Mr. Head wisely gave his chil- dren good educational advantages, and John E. received a sutHcient amount of schooling to tit him for the practical duties of life. He is a man of tine physi<|ue, is a fluent and inter- esting conversationalist, and having lieen quite an extensive traveler, and a wide, yet dis- criminating reader, he makes a pleasant and entertaining companion. After visiting many sections of the country he decided to locate in Marion County, Ind., and in 1884 commenced his labors in a clothing store in Indianapolis, styled the "Model." Previous to this he had been activel}' and successfully engaged in school teaching, but on account of ill health he gave up this calling, and for the same reason left the mercantile arena, and engaged in the more healthful and invigorating occupation of farming, his experience in this line being gained as a farm laborer for a Mr. Rowuey for one summer, during which time he wooed and won for his wife Miss Mar}' Bowser, daughter of Henry and Mary A. Bowser, a notice of whom is given in this volume. Their marriage was celebrated October IS, 1887. Mrs. Head was born Septemlier 11, 1851, and was reared on the farm on which she is now living, her education being obtained in the neighboring schools. She is a woman of line mental powers, interesting and entertaining in her conversation and attractive and agreeable in manners. (For further notice of the Bowser family see sketch of E. T. Bowser.) To Mr. and Mrs. Head a son has been given, William H.. who was born September 13, 1892, but who ord}' lived three mouths, dying a victim of pneumonia December 18, 1892. The farm of Mr. and Mrs. Head is located four miles east of Indianapolis on Section 15, and consists of eighty-one acres of line land well ada[>ted to general farming and stock raising, to which uses Mr. Head puts it. He is a wide awake and progressive agriculturist, keeps pace with all improved methods in his operations, and is a useful citizen of his section. He belongs to no fraternal or chiu-ch organizations but says: ' 'I am a Democrat by birth and occupation.'" However, he is conservative in this respect and is by no means an aspirant for political honors, his highest aspiration being to be a useful and law abiding citizen, to which he has without doubt attained. A. Lincoln Leathermax, M. D. Nothing is more true than that men grow from accre- tions from without and that association of kindred minds results in the expansion of ideas and enlargement of the horizon. This being true, what a maguilicent tield is afforded the physician in Indianapolis, where is gathered so large a number of men eminent in the pro- fession. This city is celebrated for the loyalty of the brethren to the traditions of the pro- fession and at the same time for the progressiveness of the members in the noble science. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 319 Amon^ those whose skill is destined to make his name a popular household word, may be men- tioned Dr. A. Lincoln Laatherman. who was birn at Versailles, Ohio, September 30, 1864, a son of Godfrey and Emily (Atwoud) Leatherman, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of England. The father followed the callings of a farmer, architect, contractor, and builder and was a man of many noble attributes of heart and head. He was reared to man- hood in tlie State of his birth, but about 1853 became a resident of Ohio, where he wooed and married his wife. He is still a resident of Versailles. The maternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch, Edwin Atwood, was an engine builder by profession, and was a member of the old Atwood family of England. Several of his brothers were military men, and one brother, Eli Atwood, was vice admiral and commanded a fleet of vessels for Great Britain in the War of 1812, being stationed at Halifax. Edwin Atwood, in 1848, sold his engine plant in England and with his family started for Springfield, 111., but upon reaching the city of New Orleans he sickened and lingering until they reached Memphis there died of yellow fever. After his death his widow took up her residence in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she purchased .some fine property, which is now known as Walnut Hills, but she afterward sold this property and located in Covington, Ohio, where sLemade her home until her death. The early life of Dr. A. Lincoln Leatherman, was spent on a farm in Ohio, and in the public schools of his native county he was prepared for college, and in 1881 entered the Ohio Wes- leyan University, in which he took a live years' classical and scientitic course. He then entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the medical department of Columbia Col- lege of the city of New York in 1888 and was graduated in 1893, after having taken a thorough course of four years. Dr. Leatherman is essentially a self-educatetl and self-made man in every particular, and has spent fully S17,(HKI in securing an eilucation, every cent of which he e.irned himself during his vacations by teaching school and acting as salesman for various business houses; in fact he was not too fastidious to turn to labor at any honorable employment that offered a compensation. Previous to graduating in medicine and during his course there his ability was recognized by the faculty of Columbia College and he was made prosector of anatomy to Prof. Huntington for three years and also assisted Dr. Dela- field, professor of the practice of medicine for two j'ears. He also was an assistant to Dr. Starr, professor of nervous diseases. At the time of his graduation as a reward of merit, he was accorded a trip to the Columbian Exposition at Chicago, at the expense of the college. He immediately afterward came to Indianapolis, opened an ofSce, and entered upon the practice of his profession, where he gives every promise of making Ijoth fame and fortune for himself. He is a member of the Indiana State and Marion County Medical Societies and Mississippi Valley Medical Association and the American Medical Association. July 27, 1893, he was married to Miss Dora L. Harter, the only child of Dr. Jacob H. Harter, of Anderson, Ind. Dr. Leatherman is also a member of the K. of P. and in politics is a Re- publican. The Atwood family of England were Episcopalians in religious belief, but in this country they all became Methodists, of which church the Doctor and his wife are regu- lar attendants and members. A brother of the Doctor, Rev. W. H. Leatherman. is a minis- ter of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the Central Ohio Conference, and is a young divine of great brilliance and prominence, destined to make his mark in the religious world. Charles E. Cox, the worthy deputy prosecuting attorney of Marion County, Ind., is yet quite a young man but this is neither a crime or misdemeanor and when it goes hand in hand with great natural ability polished to an unusual degree by wide reading and close observation, it is as worth}' of acknowledged respect as is the head covered with the crown of gray. This representative young attorney first saw the light of day on a farm in Hamil- ton County, Ind., February 21, 1860, and when six years of age he moved with his parents to Noblesville, Ind., when he first attended school. Upon their removal to Tipton, six years later, he was a student in the schools of that town for four years. W^ith a brain always active and a perception always clear he made very rapid progress in his books and when onlv fifteen years of age mastered the curriculum of the Tipton High School. A year later he was emjjloyed as deputy auditor of Tipton County, and tilled that position very credit- ably for one year. After that he went to the Sunflower State and worked his father's farm for two years. In 1879 he returned to Indiana and began the study of law in Indianapolis. Soon afterward he became assistant law librarian of the State Law Librarv and con- 320 MEAfOIRS OF INDIANAPOLrs tinned in tliat position until Sfptenil)»»r. 1SS3. wlien lio was H|)pointp(l librarian In' the judges of the Supreme Court, in recoi^nition of his services and his well deiuonstriited fitness for the office. He filled tliat iwsitiou in a very satisfactory manner until Se])teujl)er, 1889, when, for political reasons, he was displaced. In November of that year he began practic- ing law in Indiaiinpolis, and in September, 18U1, he was appointed deputy pro.secuting attorney. Although still in the dawn of the success which has attended his efforts in a pro- fessional way, Mr. Cox has already given abundant evidence of the ability which qualifies him for a high place in the legal profession. Thoroughly master of liimself, with au inti mate knowledge of his case, of (juick perceptive faculties, ready to take advantage of any error, master of any jirinciple of the law involved in the case, an accurate reader of human character, of inexhaustible resources, he is a formidable antagonist. On June 1(1, 1S84, he married Jliss Kuima M (!ooIey, of Indianapolis, and they have two interesting children: Nellie, aged six years and Samuel L. , aged three years. Hknuv Bristow is one of the oldest native l)orn residents of Marion County, Ind., and a member of a family wliose history was identified with the State in days of earlier and simpler style of living. He was born in Perry Township, within a quarter of a mile of where he now lives, February 28, 182;"), on a farm of IfJO acres that was entered by his father, Peyton Bristow, in 1821, and occupied b}' the latter in 1S22. When the tract was entered it was all in green timber, not a l)ush having been cut down. The father was a native Vir- ginian, born August 29, 1778, and when about eleven years of age be with his widowed mother moved to Kentucky, maUing the entire tiip on horseback and carrying all their worldly belongings in the same manner. The niothei- settled on Green River and there young I'eyton Bristow grew to mature years. On September Ki, 1802, he was married to Miss Mary Price and about two years later he emigrated to Eaton. Ohio, where he worked at the shoemaker's trade and in a store until 1S22. He then came to Indiana where he entered 100 acres in Perry Township, Marion County, and there passed the remainder of his days, his death occurring on February lit, 1869. He enlisted in the War of 1812 from Eaton, Ohio, served all through the war and was granted a land warrant for his services. He was a Democrat in polities and cast his first vote in 1799. For many years he was jus- tice of the peace in Perry Towushi]i. and was postmaster at Olive (now abandoned) for about live years. In his religious views he was a Universalist. To his marriage were born thirteen children and what is most unusual is the fact that all of them grew to mature years and mar- ried, despite the unlucky number. They were named as follows: William H. . born 1N08, deceased; James, deceased, was born in 1805; Lucy, deceased, born in 1800: Margaret E., born 1808, deceased; Evans, deceased, born in 1810; Sarah, deceased, born in 1812; Cor- nelius v., born 1814; Marv P., deceased, l)orn in 1817; Eliza B., born 1819; Peyton P., born 1S21; Martha, born 1823; Henry, our subject, and Alfred H., deceased, born in 1828. The mother of these children died January 23, 187(t. Their paternal gramlfather. Powell Bristow, was probably born in Wales about 1748 and was brought to America by his parents soon afterward. Henry Bristow grew to manhood on his father's farm in Perry Township and his scholastic training was received in the ])riraitive log school-house of those early days. Most of the farm was cleared by the time our subject was old enough to assist in such work and he only assisted in clearing about six acres. He was married in 184C) to Miss Sarah Sinks, daughter of Noah Sinks, a native of Ohio, and nine children were born to them, seven of whom reached manhood and womanhood, as follows: Nancy A., deceased, married Charles Harrier: Mary Adeline married Charles Sharpless; David H. . married Clara (^otton. and they have two children. Nettie and Pearl; Noah C. married Alice Landfair and they have three liviug children, Clarence. Carl, and Hattie: Anthony Peyton Bristow married Hester Fowler; Emily, deceased, married Simon Grube and th(>y have one child. Ona: Harriet J. married John Copsey and they have two children. Jessie and tirace; Frances E. Bristow married William Webb and thev have three children, .\eues B.. Richard T. and Virgil; and Susan B. . who married AUiert List and is the mother of four children, Walter H. , Wilbur. Harry and Homer. Our subject was married the second time in 1881, to Mrs. Margaret K. Pogue, daughter of James Little, and two children were the fruits of this union, Maud A. and Mel- ford M. Our siibject has served as school director in Perry Township for a number of years and for eight years was supervisor of roads in that township. Like his father he is a stanch AND MARIOS COrXTY. IXDIAXA. 321 Democrat. His first presidential vote was cast for James K. Polk in 1S4S and lie has not missed voting for a Demjcratic presidentiHl candidate since. He attends the Metliodist Episcopal Church but is not a member and he does not belong to any secret organizations. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Bristow was one of three children born to her parents, James and Betsey (Rosier) Little. These children were named in the order of their Ijirths. as follows: John married Maiy E. Walls and both died leaving two children, James, deceased, and Hattie, who married Manuel Landfair and became the mother of three children. Florence. Lawrence and Edith: Charles Little died in infancy; and Margaret K., wife of subject. Mr. Little was born in Virginia but of Irish parentage. He was a successful tiller of the soil and followed that occupation until his death in 1851, when forty-five years of age. His wife died in 1S48 and after her death he married Hester Crunk, who is also deceased. Hon. William Hackee, (now deceased), one of the prominent and pronounced Free Masons of Indiana, was born December '•. ISlt*. near Urbana. Ohio. He was brought to Indiana by his parents, John and Susanna (Smith; Hacker, when the country was yet an unbroken forest filled with Indians and wild animals, and under the discouraging circumstances attend- ant to backwood's life, he was reared and educated. His early life was passed in working at his trade, farming and merchandising. Failing health caused him to abandon active business pursuits, and for years he was engaged at different periods as secretary of a rail- road company, justice of the peace. Masonic lecturer and organizer of different lodges of the Masonic order. In 1832 he became a Master Mason, a Royal Arch degree Mason in 1840. and the same vear became a council dpffree member. In 1848 he took his commanderv degrees, and in 1860. at Indianapolis, the Scottish Rite branch of Masonry, making in all a total of forty degrees. During this time Mr. Hacker held some of the most important official posi- tions of the order, among them being gi'and master and grand secretary of the Grand Lodge; grand high priest and grand secretary of the Grand Chapter: for twelve years was an officer of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States, attaining the exalted station of general grand king; was grand recorder, and for six years the first presiding officer of the Grand Council of the State: helped organize the grand commanderv of the State in which he served as grand recorder and grand commander. Mr. Hacker was also one of the leading Odd Fellows of the State, having served as conductor in the Grand Lodge, and junior warden in the Grand Encampment. Hel)eloiiged to the Methodist Episcopal Church, was an ardent advocate of the temperance cause, and after the disruption of the Whig party became a Republican. Mr. Hacker has served as mayor of the city of Sbelbyviile, was happily married, and blessed with a fine family. Theodore Lovett Sewall was bom in Germantown, Ohio, September 20, 1853. His mother, Louise K. Lovett, Ijelongs to the old and substantial Lovett family, of Beverly, Mass. His father. Edmund Quincy Sewall, Jr., belongs to a family that has been distin- guished in Massachusetts annals for two centuries and a half, including in its direct line. Chief Justice Samuel Sewell. the Diarist (died 1730), Rev. Joseph Sewall of the Old South Church. Boston (died 1796). and a second Chief Justice Samuel Sewall (died 1814). The family is of English stock. Mr. Sewall received his early education in a private school at Wilmington. Del. He entered Harvard College in 187(1. and graduated in 1874, being the seventh Sewell in a direct line to receive his education and his degree from this institution. Mr. SewaU remained in Cambridge two years longer taking the course in the Harvard Law School, receiving the degree of LL. B. in 1876. .Spending the summer of 1876 in Indi- anapolis, Ind. , he was invited by prominent citizens of that place to open a preparatory school for boys, which he did in September. 1870. naming it the Indianapolis Classical Schixil. In 1880 Mr. Sewall married May Wright Thompson, a lady descended from the Wright and Braekett families of New England, and who is well known for ability in educational anil reform movements, especially, such as affect women tsee May Wright Sewall). In 1882 Mr. and Mrs. Sewall opened a Girls' Classical School, with a course of study conforming to the Harvard requirements for admission. These schools were among the first private schools in the West, to meet fully the highest collegiate requirements for admission, including Greek and mathematics for girls; and to introduce the .systematic work of the gymnasium, under competent teachers, in connection with the other school work. A girls' boarding 322 " MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS departmeut was opened in 1880. Both inslitutiouH have had more than a local influence. The girls' school, especially, draws pupils from all sections of the country, and has gradu- ates in all the prominent woman's colleges in the country. In 1889 Mr. Sewall transferred the boys' school to other hands, and Mr. anil Mrs. Sewall have since then devoted their entire time to the school for girls. Mr. Sewall received the degree of A. IM. from the Indi- ana University, in 1SS7. He has done considerable literary work, and has lectured fre- quently on social and literary subjects. For ten years he was the secretary, and, later, the president, of the Indianapolis Literary Club. Mr. and Mrs. Sewall have spent four sum- mers traveling in Europe. *Mrs. M.\y Wri(;ut Sewall, the chairman of the comniitlee on a World's Congress of Representative Women, convened under the auspices of the World's Congress Auxiliary of the World's Columbian Exposition, is a native of Wisconsin; her parents, however, were lioth from old New England families. After graduating from the Northwestern University at Evanston, 111., Mrs. Sewall taught public schools in Michigan and was soon made the principal of the high school in Plainwell, in that State. She became, later, the principal of the high school in Franklin, lud., and teacher of English and German in the high school of Indianapolis. From this position she resigned in 1880, upon her marriage with Mr. Theodore L. Sewall, principal of a private .'•chool for boys in that city. In 1882 Mr. and Mrs. Sewall opened a private school for girls, known as the Girls' Classical School, which was immediately successful and has become widely known. Mrs. Sewall's profession is thus that of a teacher, her specialty being English literature; her school duties occupy the first and highest place in her attention and demand and receive a large share of her time. From her infancy Mrs. Sewall was trained to a strong l)elief in the right of women to wider oppor- tunities for education and to a fuller share in the honors and the piotits of business, pro- fessional and industrial activity than they have hitherto enjoyetl. Her energies were enlisted in these reforms soon after reaching womanhood and for twenty years she has been a strong ally of every cause that promoted the advancement of women. She was first act- ively connected with National Woman Suffrage Association, in which her power was imme- diately recognized and in which she held for many years the arduous and responsible office of chairman of the executive committee. She was one of the promoters of the International Council of Women, which convened in Washington in 1888, and conceived the idea of per- petuating its influence through permanent international and national councils of women. In the organization of both of these bodies she subsequently aided. Mrs. Sewall was one of the committee that formulated the ]ilan for the general federation of women's clubs. She is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Women, an honorary member of the Union Internationale des Sciences et des Arts, of Paris; a member of the American Histor- ical Association, of Sorosis, etc. In her own home Mrs. Sewall has played a most active part in the work of organization for social reform and other purposes. Thus she was one of the founders of the Indianapolis Woman's Club, of the Indiana])olis Art Association, of the Indianapolis Equal Suffrage Society, of the Indiana State Suffiage Society, of the Indian- apolis Ramabai Circle, of the Indiana branch of the Association of Collegiate AlumiicP, of the university extension work in Indianapolis under the auspices of this latter society, of the Indianapolis Local Council of Women; of the Indianai)olis Woman's Exchange, and of the Indianapolis Contemporary Club. She also originated the plan of the Indianapolis Propyheum, an incorporated joint stock company of women, which has erected a handsome building for social and educational purposes. Mrs. Sewall was appointed by Gov. Hovey a member at large of the Board of World's Fair Managers for Indiana, and is chairman of the committee on women's work and a member of the committee on education in that body. Being president of the National Council of Women and accjuainted with many of the leading women of Europe from several summers spent in England, France, Germany and Italy, Mrs. Sewall was made the chairman of the committee on a World's Congress of Rep- resentative Women, to the success of which she has devoted her energies and her time for the past twelve months, spending the summer in Europe for the purpose of explaining to foreign women its importance and its scope. In Berlin Mrs. Sewall held many conferences •[Keprinted from theOliicaiio Wmnan's iVeit'sof Satiirilay, February 13. 1S92.] AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 323 with small groups of |)roininent women, ami later visited Hombnrg liy appointment wiih iho Empress Frederick, who granted her an hour's interview and who was dee|)ly interested in the work as outlined by Mrs. Sewall. lu Brussels Mrs. Sewall addressed the Woman's League of Belgium and in Paris she gave an address in the Mairie St. Sulpice before a large company of leading men and women. This address was widely noticed in the press of Russia, France, England and Italy, and the leading facts of the congress were thus widely disseminated. Mrs. Sewall devoted two weeks in Paris to conferences with individuals and organizations in the interest of the congress. Mrs. Sewall's public work is thus, it will be seen, devoted to the furtherance of organization among women. She has always labored with a broad view, careless of the letter if the spirit can be secured. Her work is all done above the plane of personalities and she care.s little for the honors that it brings her in com- parison with the good of the cause. She has worked steadily for harmony and consolida tion among conflicting interests, with an eye single to the permanent good. She labored earnestly and successfully, with others, to accomplish the union of the American and the National Suffrage Associations and of the eastern and the western branches of the Asso- ciation of Collegiate Alumnir. She is widely known as a warm friend, a generous and fair opponent, sympathetic with all workers for the good of humanity and especially of women. Mrs. Sewall has man}' lectures on social, educational and reform topics and her services as a lecturer are widely sought for. She is perhaps at her best as an extemporaneous speaker, her style being clear, cogent and eloquent, with full command of her subject. As a pre- siding officer she is uniformly successful, being dignitied, clear-headed, impartial and quick to seize a point. Mrs. Sewall is also a prolific writer, but her work is not of a character to be easily catalogued, consisting chiefly of newspaper editorials and coiresjiondence, consti- tutions, programs, reports and addresses on educational, reform and social subjects. To the various activities outlines above Mrs. Sewall adds those of a housekeeper who oversees all the affairs of her household in minute detail. She is widely known as an entertainer and plays her full part in the social and even the fashionable life of Indianapolis, her Wednesday afternoon receptions being a feature of the intellectual and social life of the city. Among prominent western women of to-day few, if any, take a higher rank than Mrs. May Wright Sewall, of Indianapolis, Ind. She has gained this prominence, and national recognition as well, through her remarkable and rare executive ability. So sure footed is she in all of her efforts that her name in connection with any undertaking is regarded almost as a talisman of success. She is one of those in whom action l)ecomes unconsciously a synonym of leadership, and by instinct and by choice her attention has been turned largely to public matters, in which the interests of numbers are involved. This has made her a marked figure in nearly all public movements in her home city, in her State and in the nation. Yet the time she gives to those things is what for another woman would be her leisure hours. The usual working hours of each day she devotes conscientiously to her model school for girls. Mrs. Sewall is by birth and by her most noticeable characteristics and special sympathies a western woman. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., then a fron- tier settlement, whence her parents had come from New England. She received her early education in the district schools; later she spent two years in a private academy. She was afterward for a time under the care of private tutors, who prepared her to enter, at an early age, the Northwestern University of Evanston, 111., where she was graduated with the degree A. B. in 1867. The degree A. M. was conferred upon her three years later. She served her apprenticeship as an educator by taking private pupils and by teaching in differ- ent graded schools of Michigan. She was soon called to more advanced work and tilled with success the position of principal successively in the high schools of Plainwell, Mich., and Franklin, Ind. In 1874 she became instructor in German in the high school at Indian- apolis. In 1880 she became the wife of Theodore L. Sewall, a prominent educator of Indianapolis, and for several years gave her chief attention to home and social duties. Domestic duties were then a comparatively unknown tield to Mrs. Sewall, but with her characteristic energy and determination to master whatever work might be set before her she fitted herself for a 'model housekeeper by doing all of her own work until she had learned thoroughly all branches of housekeeping. As a result of this training lier domestic affairs, to which she still gives her personal supervision, run like clock-work and her servants 324 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS are exampleeof faithfulness andefSciency. la J888 Mr. and Mrs. Sewall opened the Classical School for Girls in Indianapolis. To this school Mrs. Sewall gives her life work and the fairest fruit of her genius. In its brief existence it has become hirge and flonrisliing and the cherished plan of its ))rincip8ls, of making it a school complete and thorough in every department from the lowest primary to the collegiate, has been carried out. It provides everything except a college course, to which its senior class is a stepping stone. Mrs. Sew- all is prob;d)ly more widely connected in an active way vvith local and national organizations than any other woman in the country. She is interested tirst of all in the advancement and higher education of women. She was one of the founders and a most enthusiastic member of the Woman's Club, an influential literary club of Indianapolis. She has been a moving spirit in the Indianapolis Ramabai Circle, in the Indianapolis Suffrage Society and in (he Propyhi'um, an organization which deserves much more than a [)assiug notice. It is a woman's stock company, organized in 1SS8, which has recently carried out i(8 chief purpose, the erecting of a handsome club bailding for club meetings and pul)lie entertainments, which is not only a useful and ornamental structuie but promises to be a profitable investment for the stockholders. Mrs. Sewall is and has been from its beginning the president of the organization and its success is largely due to her business tact and skillful management. Mrs. Sewall is an enthusiastic member of the Indianapolis Art Association, which holds yearly exhibitions, and is exercising a wide influence in cultivating artistic taste. And last, but by no means least, in her connection with local affairs she was the first president of the Contemporary Club, a literary club organized a year ago, whose large membership includes lioth men and women prominent in her city and State. Mrs. Sewall is a warm advocate of the political rights of women, and has been for a number of years prominent in the work of the Indiana and the National Equal Suffrage Societies. She is president of the National Council of Women, vice-president of the National Federation of Woman's Clubs, and one of the vice-presidents of the Association of Collegiate Alumna'. She is a member of Sorosis, of the Association for the Advancement of Women, of the American Historical Society, and of the International Council of Women. In 1889 she was a delegate to the Woman's Congre.^s in Paris, and made an address in French which received praise for its elo(|uence from M. Jules Simon and others. Mrs. Sewall has since been made an honorary memljer of the Uiiioii. Iiileruationale dex Sciences et dcs Arts, Paris. The latest public honor clo'ie to Mrs. Sewall is her appointment iiy Governor Hovey to a place on the Board of Commissioners for the World's I'^air. If we add that Mrs. Sewall is in frequent demand as a lecturer on literary, education and reform subjects, her almost phenomenal capacity for public work may be more fully estimated. But this is not all of her achievements. Her versatility of talent and tireless energy have enabled her to do also a great deal of literary work. Her contribution on the education of women in the Western States to the recently published "Woman's Work in America" is one of the most interesting chapters in that wholly interesting and valuable work. Mrs. Sewall is still a young and youthful looking woman. She is fond of society and of social life, and has exerted a wide and good social influence in Indianapolis. She presides over an elegant and hospital)le home, where her friends are frequently entertained, and where many stran- gers also, men and women of note who visit Indianapolis, are made welcome. Her weekly informal Wednesday afternoon receptions are always largely attended, and have bt come a prominent feature in the social life of Indianapolis. Probably no woman in America so completely represents the life of modern woman with its marvelous round of occupations and duties. Mrs. Sewall is a fine embodiment of the practical ideas of the day. Her unvarying success is due largely to the system and thoroughness underlying her smallest as well as her greatest undertakings, and to the religious care she takes of her bodily health. A worker, a thinker, a writer, of virile ability, Mrs. Sewall is withal a most womanly woman, loving pretty dresses, pictures, books, and perhaps most of all, tine china. She has a l)eautiful collection, gifts of friends and souvenirs, whose history she delights to relate to sympathetica listeners. A large number of contril)utions to the press, on varied subjects, historical, literary, reform; in particular contributions, editorial and other, to the Woman's Journal, Boston; the AjHericoo Woman' s Journal, New York; the Indianapolis Journal; the Woman's Trihinie; Dress; Journal of Speculative Philosnpliy ; the Woman's Maqazine ; * i V '"^^ Ayn MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 825 the Are««,- the Cycle : the Union Signal : the Indianapolis Times; the Boston Traveler; the Woman's Penny Paper (Liondon, ¥ing\and). A large numlier of pamphlets and mono- graphs, principally on educational and reform topics, in particular relating to organization and work among women. Among these may be mentioned: Disinherited Childhood (pub- lished bj' the Moral Education Society, of Washington, D. C, 1881); Report on the Position of Women in Industry and liducation in the State of Indiana (prepared for the New Orleans Exposition, at the request of the Commissioners for Indiana, 1885); Women as Educators (an address before the Association for the Advancement of Women, New York, October, 1887); The Domestic and Social Effects of the Higher Education of Women (an address read before the We-itern Association of Collegiate Alumnre, Ann Arl)or, December, 10, 1887); Report on the Higher Education for Women in the United Slates (read at the session of the Interna- tional Council of Women, March 2fi, 1888; printed in the Report of the proceedings); The Industrial Relations of Women to the State (an address prepared for the Indiana Board of Agriculture); Woman's Work in America (the chapter on the Education of Women in the West; Holt &Co., 181*1); Exposition Day in the Schools (prepared at therequestof the Com- mittee on Education of the Indiana Board of World's Fair Commissioners, Indianapolis, 1891; Preliminary Address for the World's Congress of Representative Women, Chicago, 1892; Form of Constitution of Local Councils of Women, Indianapolis, 189'2; Pamphlet out- lining the work of the Committee on Woman's Work of the Indiana Board of World's Fair Commissioners, 1892; History of the Indianapolis Art Association (Vouga's Art Folio, March, 1892; The General Federation of Women's Clubs (in the Arena, August, 1892); Intro- duction to a Symposium on Woman's Dress (in the Arena, September, 1892). Hon. Will E. English, ex-Representative in Congress from the Seventh Congressional District of Indiana. The subject of this sketch, Hon. Will E. English, is a prominent Indiauian, and is the only son of the Hon. William H. English, Democratic candidate for vice president of the United States on the ticket with Gen. Hancock. He was born at Lex- ington, Scott County, Ind., but removed to Indianapolis at an early age, where he has since resided. He studied law and graduated in the law department of the Northwestern Chris- tian University, and entered practice with the Hon. John R. Wilson, under the firm name of English & Wilson. He retired from the firm at the end of five years in order to devote par- ticular attention to the new and magnificent structure, known as English's Opera House, of which he was proprietor and manager. At the end of six years he leased the opera house, and arranging his business enter[)rises traveled extensively abroad for some three years, visiting every country iti Europe from Norway to Greece, and various portions of Asia, Africa, Mexico. Cuba, South America, etc. Mr. English is a graceful and ready writer, well informed and well read, and during his various foreign tours he wrote a series of letters, which appeared in the Indianapolis Daily Sentinel, and attracted general attention, evidenc- ing marked literary ability. His letters from the Holy Land, North Africa, Turkey, Egypt, etc., were so favorably commented upon that they will shortly appear in l)0ok form. Al- though the son of a distinguished father and a member of one of the most prominent fami- lies of the State, Mr. English is an unspoiled child of good fortune. Wealth, power and adulation could never make him other than he is, a man who is of the people, not above them, possessing as he does the instincts of democracy to such a degree that they are a sec- ond nature tcj him, and his universal and exceptional popularity with all classes is the best evidence of that fact. Pleasant, genial, talented and attractive, with always a pleasant word for all, high or low, rich or poor, it is not strange that he should be so general a favor- ite. As a natural result of these social characteristics he is connected with various social and benevolent organizations, has been the worshipful master of Center Lodge of Masons of Indianapolis, past grand ruler of the B. O. of E. for the Ignited States, and past presi- dent of the Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution, besides being a member of the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana Humane Society, Indianapolis Commercial Club, etc. Mr. English has for years been an active politician and one of the leaders of the Indian- apolis Democracy, and has repeatedly represented them in delegate capacity in conventions of every character and description — municipal, township, county, State and national. He began active participation in politics some years previous to his majority, and has been an oflScer in every organization of the Young Democracy of Indianapolis since that time. He 320 MEMOinS OF INDIAXAPOLIS was treasurer of tlie Greeley Clnb of 1872, president of the Tilden Campaigu Clul) of 1876, president of the Hendricks Club in 1870-77, and president of the Young Men's Democratic Club in 1878. In 1875 he was the Democratic nominee for council in the eleventh ward of Indianapolis, but declined. In 1882 be was elected chairman of the Center Township Democratic convention. In 1885 he was elected chairman of the Indianapolis City Demo- cratic convention. In 1890 he was elected chairman of the Marion County Democratic con- vention, and again in 1891 was elected chairman of the Indianapolis City Democratic con- vention. At the national convention of Democratic Clubs, held in New York. October 4, 1892, Mr. English was elected vice president of the organization and a membei- of the national committee for the State of Indiana for the ensuing four years. Mr. English has been a member of the Democratic County Committee of Marion County, for over fifteen years continuously, and has for years lieen a memlier of the Democratic City Committee, of Indianapolis also, and in 1878 was elected chairman of the city committee. In that capacity he so satisfactorily conducted the affairs of the city campaign at the spring election of 1878, that in recognition of his ability as a political organizer and manager, be shortly after was also unanimously chosen to the position of chairman of the Marion County committee, and given the general management there, during the exciting State campaign of 187S. It was while holding these two im]iortant jiositions that he was unanimously nomi- nated by the Democrats of Marion and Shelby Counties, as their candidate for Joint Repre- sentative, notwithstanding there were several worthy and talented competitors for the nomi- nation. His canvass for this office attracted general attention throughout the State, and although the district was carried by the Republican party two years liefore by a majority of nearly 700, and at this election, on the general ticket li}- over 200, Mr. English was elected leading his ticket nearly 5()0 votes. He had the honor of being the youngest meml^er of the House of Representatives, although representing the then largest district in the State, and of being the third of his immediate family to hold a seat in that body, his father and grand- father both having previously been meml)ers of the House of Representatives. He served with distinction during both the regular and extra sessions, and was a recognized leader of his party. He was considered one of the best parliamentarians in the bod}-, and Speaker Cauthorne frecpiently called iipon him to preside over the deliberations of the House. The Speaker appointed him to the chairmanship of the standing committee, on the affairs of the city of Indianapolis, and a member of the committee to reapportion the State for congres- si(mal and legislative purposes. His bill upon congressional ap))ortionment — "House Bill No. 486"- passed both Houses, and l)ecame the law, after one of the most Ijitter partisan struggles ever witnessed in the State Legislature. Mr. English was also author of the popu- lar law limiting the indebtedness of Marion County, and various other bills and resolu- tions of like importance were proposed by him. Among them were the lirst bill providing for a reduction of oQScial fees and salaries, the bill abolishing the unnecessary offices of city treasurer and assessor, the bill providing for a ; eappraisement of real estate and the reduction of taxation thereon, and the original bill providingfor a Metropolitan police system in Indian- apolis. Mr. English was prominently spoken of as a candidate for Congress at the expiration of his legislative term in 1880, but declined to allow the use of his name before the convention of that year. However, at the succeeding election two years later, there was a general desire among his party friends that he should become the Democratic candidate in his district, and although several prominent and able gentlemen were candidates for the position, Mr. English was unanimously nominated at the convention held at Shelbyyille. May 8. 1882. The Re- publican candidate against him had the advantage of being a candidate for re election, having been elected two years before by nearly 1,000 majority. But in the face of this large majority to overcome. Mr. English entered upon a vigorous campaign, making a thor- ough personal canvass, besides speaking in every township in the district. His aliility as a canvasser being well known, his nomination alarmed the opposition, notwithstanding their previous majorities in the district, and every effort was made to insure his defeat. The extreme Prohibitionists were particularly aroused against him. liecause of his decided and ])ronounced |iositiou upon that question, and while, as before, he received a number of Re- publican votes among the younger men. he was largely scratched by the ultra-Prohibition element and lost some votes therel\v that were otherwise given to his party ticket. He, AND MARIOX COUNTY, INDIANA. 327 however, was ahead of his party vote upou the local eouutj' tickets, and notwithstanding the majority to overcome, and the exceptional fight made against him, he carried the district and was elected after one of the hottest political campaigns ever known in the State. During his Congressional term at Washington Mr. English, in the language of the Washington Cronicle, made " a useful, capable and attentive Representative," always in attendance upon the sessions of the House and ever watchful of the interests of his constit- uents. Among other important bills introduced by him while in Congress were those pro- viding for an international copyright law, the issuance of silver certificates of small denomi- nations and the increase of the pensions of crippled soldiers and sailors. His comprehensive report on the proposed alcoholic liquor traffic commission from the committee of which he was chairman was adopted by the House and attracted general attention and much favorable comment. At the close of his official term it was the general desire of his Democratic constit- uents that he accept a renomination, but influenced by personal considerations he positively declined to be a candidate. His declination was received by the Democracy with regret and the Congressional convention upon assembling at Indianapolis, August 31, 1884, to nomi- nate his successor, unanimously adopted the following resolution in reference thereto: "Resolved that we herewith regret Mr. English's w'ish and determination not to be a candi- date for re-election and we untjualitiedly express our confidence in him as a Democrat and a faithful representative." To quote the words of the //id/ai/«po?/s Daily Democrat of the following day, this was '' a high and well deserved compliment. The Convention would not listen to any declination and came very near nominating him in spite of all his protests. It was a splendid endorsement given in a splendid manner.'' Mr. English was not only thus warmly approved by his Democratic friends but his course in Congress received endorsement from manj' of his Republican constituents as well. One of the leading Repub- lican papers of the State at that time, the Indianapolis Daily Times said: "He is fair and lilieial toward his political opponents and always ready to do a favor. He won the repu- tation of being a working and successful member of the Indiana Legislature and we are glad to find him on the same line in Congress." The able Republican organ of Han- cock County the Greenfield Republican ssi\d: " He makes a faithful and efficient represent- ative and in his official duties does not discriminate against those who differ from him polit- ically. As a business representative he is now, as when a member of the Indiana Assembly, far above the average, and entitled to the confidence of his constituents.'' Thus Mr. English left official position with kindly woids from both political friend and foe, after never having suffered defeat in convention or at the polls. In the language of the Witshing- toii. Free Press at the close of the Congressional session, " Mr. English came into the House of Representatives the youngest member of that body, going out with the good will and respect of the entire House and with as many personal friends as the most popular mem- bers. Although frequently spoken of in that connection Mr. English has declined to be a candidate for election to any office since that time, but has continued as ever an active, zealous worker in the ranks of the Democratic party. In the Presidential campaign of 1892, he was an active and prominent participant both before and after the Presidential nominations. In the heated preliminary contest within the Democratic ranks between the friends of the various aspirants for the Presidency, Mr. English was one of the leaders in Indiana of the Cleveland following, and as a result thereof was selected by his fellow Democrats of the Indianapolis district as a delegate to the national Democratic convention at Chicago over several well-known and active competitors. He was one of the most prom- inent members of that body, having been chosen in the organization as chairman of the important " Committee on Rules and Order of Business " for the government of the conven- tion and having lieen later unanimously selected by the Indiana delegation to make the speech to the convention on liehalf of the State of Indiana seconding the nomination of Grover Cleveland for the office of President of the United States. In the performance of this distinguished duly he accpiitted himself with great credit and honor, his speech being generally pronounced by press and public to be, in the language of the Daily Nen-s, "one of the best oratorical efforts," delivered before that magnificent assemblage. The Associated Press declared it '"eloquently" rendered, and the Indianapolis Daily Sentinel's telegraphic special from Chicago voiced the general verdict in the state- 328 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS luent '"TbHt it was generally conceded that Mr. English made tlie best seconding speech of t lie convention.'' Mr. English is a young man of line appearance, and of great personal popularity, a quick and ready debater, a forcible speaker and an excellent presiding officer, and when occasion requires and he is called to preside over or address public meetings or conventions his capacity is made most manifest and his abilities show to their best advantage. Hon. Samuel H. Boskirk (deceased), was a representative of one of the best known families of Indiana, one brother being Judge Edward C. Buskirk, of Indianapolis, another the late Judge (ieorge A. Buskirk, of Bloomington, and himself having served on the supreme bench of the State. He was Iwrn January 19, 1S'2(I, at New Albany, Ind., receiving his collegiate education at the State University at Bloomington, and graduating from the law department of that institution in 1841. He early displayed ability of a high order in his chosen jirofession, but having a strong liking for politics his professional and political career became hopelessly mixed. In 1848-52 and 1854, he served by election in the legis- lative assemblies of Indiana: was a candidate for elector on the Democratic ticket in 1856, and in 1862~(i5, was again elected a memlier of the Legislature, serving two terms as speaker of the House. In ISTOhe was elected a Supreme Court judge, served one full term of six years, and during that time prepared and published '' Buskirk's Practice," a standard work of practice in the Supreme Court. At the time of his death, which occurred very suddenly April i\. 187U, he was a resident of the city of Indianapolis, and actively engaged in the prac- tice of law. Judge Buskirk ranked exeejitionally high as a lawyer and jurist: was a man of unexceptionable character, and was the jjossessor of the respect of all classes regardless of religious creed or political conviction. Gen. John Cobdrn. Among the prominent and able lawyers of the State, noted for his skill in handling cases, is Gen. John Coburn, who possesses far more than the share of ability with which the average man is endowed. He has won his enviable position in the legal profession by the exercise of the talent with which nature endowed him, allied to great application, and few can conscientiously accept the praise which he so well merits. He was l)orn on West Ohit) Street in what was then the village of Indianapolis. October 27, 1825, his parents being Henry P. and Sarah Coburn, who settled there in the latter part of 1S24. His education was obtained in the old Count}- Seminary on Universitj' square, and at Wabash College, Crawfordsville, from which he graduated with signal honors in 1846. For some time thereafter he assisted his father as deputy clerk of the Supreme Court of the State, after which he studied law in his father's office, receiving his license to practice in 1849. He served one term as a representative in the Legislature in 1850 and 1851, from Marion County. He soon after formed a partnership with Hon. Napoleon B. Taylor, and was later thus associated with Gov. David Wallace. His ability as an able advocate soon became recognized and he was elected judge of the Common Pleas Court for the district composed of the counties of Marion, Hendricks and Boone, in which capacity he served with distinction until September, 1S6I, when he resigned and was appointed colonel of the Thirty-third Regiment of Indiana Volunteers and at once took command, going with his regiment into Kentucky, as a part of the army of the Ohio, afterward known as the army of the Cum\)er- land. His was the first regiment in that army to engage in battle, which was on October 21, 1861. With his regiment he participated in all the arduous services of the field, the marches, battles and sieges and was once cajitured with a portion of his brigade, and for a short time was a captive in Libby Prison. His record as a soldier is without rejjroach and his last service as such was in the Atlanta campaign, which city surrendered to him. He commanded a brigade during the most of his service in the field, and was breveted a Brigadier-general for meritorious and gallant conduct throughout the war. Ui>on his return home he resumed the {)ractice of his profession and in the fall of the same year was elected judge of the circuit comi)osed of Marion, Hendricks and Johnson Counties in which capacity he served with great credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the public in general until August, 1866, at which time be resigned. In October of the same year he was elected a member of Congress and was honored with a re election tliree times, and served in all eight years, his career as a Congressman being a brilliant and honorable one. He was a faithful and conscientious worker in the House. He served four vears on the committee on banking AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 329 and currency and for four years was chairman of the committee on military affairs, and so deep and thorougli was bis knowledge in this line that be was considered by many to l)e a most suitable person to till the responsible and honorable position of Secretary of ^^ ar. after Secretary Belknap had resigned. His greatest and most successful laliors. in Congress were those in which he struggled against the attempted contraction of the currency by the retirement of the greenbacks: and in various reforms in the laws governing the army. He was the author of the measiire providing for the publication of the Rebellion Records and of the law providing headstones for deceased soldiers, also of the law establishing the military prison at Forth Leavenworth. In his jiolitical proclivities he was a Whig, then became an advocate of the principles of the Republican party, which he has earnestly supported up to the pre.seut time. When the great Civil War seemed inevitable and men were found waver- ing, he was enthusiastic in his support of the Tnion, and bis powerful and fiery eloipieiice on the public platform did much to arouse the people to a true sense of the critical state of affairs. He has always been noted as a forcible and elocjuent writer, as well as public speaker, and has written numerous able articles for the press, as well as addressed the puljlic on all matters of general interest. His speeches in Congress on the various great subjects of debate would fill a volume: among which are those upon the currency, the tariff, the impeachment of President Johu.son, army reform, reconstruction, the Kuklux law, and national election laws. He reported in the winter of 1875 the bill to secure honest and fair elections, commonly called the Force Bill, which after long tillibustering. passed the House in February, but failed in the Senate. He led the Repnljlicau side and Mr. Randall the Democratic. In 1877 he was appointed by President Hayes one of the Commissioners to settle the vexed questions of land titles at Hot Springs, in Arkansas. This occupied the commission two years, and resulted in giving the settlers there — more than 1,000 — the right to purchase the lots improved and claimed by them against the few men, three or four speculators, who asserted their right to the entire tract, which was of enormous value. This ended satisfactorily many bitter and bloody controversies. In February, 1884, he was appointed by President Arthur one of the supreme judges of Montana territory. He held the ofKce about two years when he was removed by President Cleveland for offensive partisan ship. The fact was," that he was in Indiana a short time, in the fall of 1884, and made a few- speeches in favor of Mr. Blaine for president. His malicious political enemies in Indiana were instrumental in securing his removal. Judge Coburn performed his labors satisfacto- rily to the people of Montana, doing a vast amount of business, holding court night and day. He at once returned to Indianapolis, and to the jsractice of his profession. Local as well as general politics have interested him greatly and he has wielded a wide influence, and that for good, among the citizens of the city in which his life has been spent. His standing among its people is of an envialjle character; having taken great pride in its prosperity and progress, which he has seen grow from an obscure village to a beautifid and prosperous city. He is a believer in truth, justice and right, advocates these principles on all occasions and in his long and useful walk through life he has followed them in esam])le as well as by precept. Nothing could better illustrate his faith in humanity and in the radical and thorough improvement of his fellow men than the firm stand he took when the new city charter of Indianapolis was adopted in 1891, taking away self-government and creating a despotism in the office of mayor. He denounced it as unworthy an intelligent people, an al)andonment liy them of the right to do their own thinking upon their own public affairs and as a confession of their inability to act for themselves in their municipal capacity. But he said that this infatuation would soon vanish as an ugly dream and the better sense of the people would soon reclaim the powers of self-government and independent action, and that he had unwavering confidence in the ability of the people to govern themselves whether in the city. State or the nation; and that the only safe municipal government must rest upon the well-paid representatives of the peo])le elected to act as councilmen and aldermen, and openly discuss every matter of business. He has taken a very active part in the matter of the State soldier's monument, and in lS7r» made a long report, which was printed exten- sively in favor of a Memorial Hall. This committee was composed of members from every Congressional district in the State. And in a similar line he has devoted much time in secur- ing the improvement of Garfield Park in his native city. He was soon after the close of the 330 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS war Olio of a committee of citizens who organized the Soldier's Home, collected funds and purchased the present site at Knighlstown. After this the State assumed the charge and iiumiigemeiit by an act of the Legislature which he drafted and the institution was delievered into the hands of State officers. Ultimately the soldiers were taken to the National Home at Dayton, and tiie Orphan's Home, a grand institution, was established under the law. He has had a hand in many matters for the [)ublic welfare and continues with energy and irood will in all of his old lines of life. He is an oj)tiinist and strives for the coming of the lielter day for all men. J. P. McCoNNELL. In writing a review of the industries of Indianapolis, there is no sub- ject more worthy of attention than the city's carpenter trade. It constitutes an important factor in the city's advancement, and no man has done more in this particular branch than has J. P. McConnell whose carpenter and job shop is located at 27 Ea.st Georgia Street. He gives special attention to store and ofliee fixtures and how well he lias prospered may be seen in the high class of his custom and the e.xcellent character of his work. He has built up a good patronage and has proven himself a gentleman of unswerving integrity. Mr. McConnell is a product of Indiana soil, born in Fayette County, August 8, 1841, anil is ason- of Ellis D. and Nancy (Hodkins) McConnell, natives respectively of Ohio and Kentuekv. Our subject's paternal grandfather, Capt. Thomas McConnell, was a Virginian who served as captain in the War of 1812. Ellis D. McConnell moved from his native State to Fayette County, Ind. , in 1825, or about that time, and located on a farm where he met with unusual success. Formerly a Whig in politics he joined the ranks of the Republican party upon its organization, and took a dee|) interest in politics. For many years he was a worthy member of the Christian Church. His death occurred February \\), 1887, on his eighty fifth birth- day. His wife died May 30, 1882. Nine of their twelve children grew to manhood and womanhood. J. P. McCuiinell, our sul)ject, secured a fair education in the schools of his native county and partially learned his trade before the war. On December 6, ISfi], he enlisted in Company (t. Fifty-second Indiana, as musician and participated in the battle of Fort Donelson after which he was discharged from the service on account of general disabil- ity. Although exempt from further service he afterward joined the lOt) days' service and w as a faithful and trusty soldier. He had graduated from Bryant & Spencer's Commercial Col lege ;ind after the war lie engaged in various kinds of work for some time. He was a con- tractor on the I. & V. Railroad, where he lost money and he was subsequently engaged in the patent right l)usiness all over Illinuis and Missouri. After this he was in Arkansas, Miss- issippi, Tennessee and other parts of the South for one year. About 1872 he came to Indian- apolis and turned his attei;tion to building. In 1875 he went South for about one year; was in ('hicago in 1S8I and 1883, then came to Indianapolis. In learning his trade Mr. McConnell had instilled into his mind the principle to do good work, l)Ut after he had followed this for some time he found it was no longer profitable in building houses, so he turned his attention to office and store fixtures which he makes a specialty. He has met with the best of success iu this line of business and gives the best of satisfaction. In the year 18<)'J he married Miss .\nga Staats, of Fortville, this State, but this happy union terminated in her death A|)ril 14, 1874. One daughter, now deceased, was born to this union. On April lo, 1871), Mr. McConnell married Miss Lilly Ferguson, of Edinburg. Although a Republican he is not a strict partisan but is rather independent in his ideas. Geoeoe W. Bailey. Tlie development of the real estate market of Indianapolis has been upon a scale commensurate with the importance and rapid growth iu wealth and popu- lation, equal in proportion, to any city in the Union, while much of the credit attaching thereto is due to the intelligent efforts and honorable policy of our leading and representa- tive real estate agents. Prominent among the number referred to is Mr. tieorge W. Bailey, well known in real estate circles and senior member of the tinn of Bailey & Bailey, dealers in real estate, rents and loans. He is a recognized accurate authority on the present and pros- pective values of real estate Ihroughout all sections of the city and vicinity, so that the utmost reliance can be placed upon his judgment and advice by intended investors. He is a gentle- man of large experience, sound judgment and marked ability. Mr. Bailey was born in Madison County, Ind, near Anderson, August 4, 1841, son of Lewis J. and Mary (Miller) Bailey, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of the Old North State. When AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 331 about sixteen years of age the father removed with his parents to Indiana and there grew to manhood, becoming a substantial farmer of Madison County. For years he was justice of the peace, trustee, etc.. discharging the duties of all in a manner reflecting credit upon himself and his constituents. lu February, 1861, he came to Marion County, and settled on a farm north of Indianapolis, where he passed the remainder of his days, dying in 1868. The paternal grandfather of our subject, George W. Bailey (after whom our subject was named), was a veteran of the War of 1812, and the Mexican War. He was a native of the grand old State of Virginia. The original of this notice was reared on a farm in Madison County and there remained until twenty years of age, receiving his education in the common schools. He came with the family to Indianapolis, February 3, 1861, and after remaining with his father on the farm for about three years learned the painters and grainer's trade which he followed for nearly sixteen years. During the latter part of the years he was engaged in this business; he did nothing in his line but imitating wood and marble. After engaging in mercantile and other pursuits for some time, in 1876, he embarked in the real estate business which he has followed almost uninterruptedly ever since. He has met with unusual success in this occupation and has acquired considerable property. During the Rebellion he was on duty for al^out a year in what was known as the city regiment. Four of his wife's brothers and one of his own entered the army, three of the former never return- ing, two having died in Andersonville prison. Mr. Bailey was united in marriage to Miss Elizaljeth Jliiler. in January, 1865. and they now have a pleasant and comfortable home in Iudiana]H)lis. She was born in Madison County, Ind. . and was the daughter of John and Mary Miller. In politics Mr. Bailey is Independent, voting for the man instead of for party. Independent in religion as to creeds, he is a firm believer in redemption as taught in scriptures. IvY E. Wright, M. D. Few, perhaps none, save those who have trod the arduous paths of the profession, can picture to themselves the array of attributes, physical, mental and moral, and the host of minor qualities essential to the making of a truly successful physician. His constitution needs must l)e the hardiest to withstand the constant shock of wind and weather, the wearing loss of sleep and rest, the ever gathering load of care, the insidious ap- proach of every form of fell disease to which his daily round of duties momentarily expose him. The above is but a few necessary'remarks introducing Dr. Ivy E. Wright, who for years past has practiced his profession in Indiana, and who has ever met with gratifying suc- cess. He is a product of Indiana, born in Morgan County November 7, 183t), and is the son of William P. and Jane (Stout) Wright, both natives of Morgan County, Ind., the Wright family being pioneers of that county. The father of our subject was a druggist and mer- chant of Monrovia. Ind., for many years, but his death occurred in Pulaski County. The original of this notice attended the public schools of his native county until about sixteen years of age, when he entered Asbury University, and took a three years" scientific course. In 1861, on leaving the university, he began the study of medicine with Prof. C. H. Cleve- land, and continued with him for three years. In 1866 he graduated from tie Eclectic Medical College of Pennsvlvania at Philadelphia. Prior to this, in 1863. he began practic- ing in Rockville. Parke County, Ind., before graduating as was the custom in those days. During the war the Doctor was assistant surgeon of the One Hundred and Sixteenth Indiana Infantry, and was in the Army of the Cumberland doing both hospital and field service in the regions in and about Knoxville, remaining in the service a year. He was mustered out at Lafayette. Ind.. in the latter part of 1864. and soon after located in Hancock County, where he practiced medicine and surgery successfully for twenty years. In 1888 he came to Indian- apolis, and located in the western part of the city, where he has a good practice, ranking among the leading physicians of the city. Miss Emma Parker, who became his wife in 1861, was a native of Hendricks County, Ind., and the daughter of Dr. Parker, of Danville. Nine children have been born to Doctor and Mrs. W^rigrht: Vevia, Minnie, Grace, Xellie. Fred. Charles, Ivy and Robbie. Socially he is a member of the I. O. O. F., of which he has served as noble grand: he is also a member of the G. A. K. Politically he is a Republican. WiLLi.\M GiEZESD.\NSER, a retired business man, was lx)rn in Switzerland, January 1, 184.J. a son of John and Anna (Mettler) Giezendanner. who were also natives of Switzerland. The father was a baker by trade and carried on that business on an extensive scale in his 332 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS native land, being also a large manufacturer of soap and muric acid. He was very successful ill business, for lie was ;i man of keen discernment and of great energy, and at the time of his deatli in the year 1850, he was possessed of a handsome property, to which his children fell heir which they also did to the honorable name which he left behind him. He was married twice, and l)y his first wife became the father of three children, and b}' his second wife eight. William Giezeudaniier was about five years old when his father died, and in 18()(l he came to this country with his mother and went with her at once to Louisville, Ky., and after a short sojourn there came to Indianapolis, where William has since made liis home. He iind learned the baker's trade previous to coming to this country, and upon bis arrival in Indianapolis he entered the employ of Alex and Jacob Metzger, proprietors of the largest and only steam bakery in the city at that time, in whose employ he remained about one year. He then became an employe in a Government bakery for some time, and still later was in the service of John Weinberger nearly five years. He next worked in the Cali- fornia House for some time, finally entering the employ of George Haas at the corner of Mississippi and Vermont Streets, jiurchasing about three months later the Imsiness in company with Charley Hespelt. This was in 186S, and the partnership continued for aliout two and a half years, at which time Mr. Giezendanner became sole jiroprietor of the liusiiiess and con ducted the same with great success until he retired, May 1, 1S92, his son succeeding him in the business. In 187(5 he erected a handsome brick block on his business propeity, three stories high, 42x08 feet, at a cost of over |l 2,000, and there conducted one of the leading and best appointed bakeries in the city. He also built a two-story dwelling adjoining in 1889, at a cost of $3,500, but at the time of his retirement from business he purchased a tine residence property at HIO Bellefontaine Street. During seven or eight years of his business career ho carried on a large dry goods business successfully. He has ever been the soul of honor in all his transactions, enterprising, to be relied upon on all occasions, and an expert in his line of work. He has been a credit to the city of Indianapolis and an honor to the name he bears, and in the social circles of the place he is highly regarded and commands the utmost respect. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and theK. of H., besides the Indian apolis Shooting Society, being a director and stockholder and the present treasurer in the latter society. Mr. Giezendanner was married in 1808 to Miss Maggie Hofmann, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, and a daughter of Geofge and Hannali (Haynley) Hofmann, who were also from the old country. To Mr. and Mrs. Giezendanner a family of seven children were given, five of whom are living: George, William, Charley, Harry and Walter. Those dee-eased are Maggie and Albert, and they also had an adojited child, Mary, who was a daughter of one of Mr. Giezendanner's brothers, and who died in childhood. Mr. Giez endanner and his family are members of the First German Reformed CJhureh, and in poli- tics he is H stanch Democrat, although he is liy no means a politician. Indian.\polis Basket Company. The evolutions in the industrial world, the improved modes of manufacturing things, have been marvelous in the past half century and scarcely an industry e.xists that has been left untouched of the spirit of reform. This is in every essential true in regard to the making of baskets, and the vast importance of this industry is seen at a glance when the various uses to which they are put are taken into consideration. The city of Indianajiolis is especially fitted for this industry, for it is not only the capital and largest city in the State, but it is centrally located in the center of the famous "Hard- wood Timber Belt;'' has a magnificent railroad system, and the Indianajiolis Basket Com- pany has specially fine shipping facilities, there being a switch track on each side of the factory. This company was incorporated January 1, 1893, with a capital stock of $]4,t)C0, fully jiaid up. This extensive enterprise gives employment to about 100 hands, the pay-roll amounting to $50O per week. During the busy season GOO dozen baskets are made daily, supplying the markets throughout the United States, the annual business amounting to about $00,000. The officeis are: Isaac Springer, president ; H. C. Tanner, general manager and treasurer. The business was originally estal)lished in 1887 on a small scale, but by judi- cious management continued to increase in size until it has now reached goodly pro- portions, which desirable state of affairs has been in great measure brought about through the energy and good judgment of Mr. Sjiringer, the president, as well as to the valuable services rendered by his daughter. Miss Lulu M. Springer. Mr. Springer also attributes AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 333 bis success in no small degree to his inventive genius in getting niacbines ailmiraiily adapted to the prosecution of first-class work, many of which in use, are those of his own invention. At the present time they manufacture a full line of splint and bamboo baskets, berry boxes and fruit packages. Mr. Springer was born in Marion County, Ind., December 18, 1845, a son of Emanuel and Malinda (Staley) Springer, the former of whom was born in Pennsyl- vania and the latter in Virginia. The father came to Marion County, Ind., from Ohio, and in 1829 settled in Warren Township, where he entered eighty acres of woodland, which he eventually succeeded in clearing, although he and his family had to undergo many priva- tions and hardships while he was doing so. In addition to looking after his farm he fol- lowed the calling of a blacksmith, doing work for his neighbors. His death occurred in 1871, his widow still surviving him at the age of seventy-six years. The old log cabin which he erected in 1829 still stands on the old homestead and is one of the oldest buildings in the county. Isaac Springer was reared on this farm, and in the common schools of the vicinity he received his education. When the war opened, although but sixteen years of age, he was one of the first to respond to his country's call and became a member of Company K, Fifty second Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, on November 29. He participated in the following engagement: Fort Donelson, Nashville, Corinth, Tupelo and Canton, Miss., not to mention numerous skirmishes, some of which were quite spirited. For sixteen months his regiment was stationed at Fort Pillow and did scouting duty. With the exception of three months' sickness he was in active service all the time, and was mustered out September 10, 1865. After the war he worked on a farm for about two ^-ears, then married and engaged in farm- ing for himself for five years. In 1871 he came to Indianapolis and for several years worked in various factories. In the fall of 1882 he became a member of the box factorj" firm of Brunson i Springer and continued thus connected until January 1, 1S88, when he retired from the firm and established the basket factory, now known as the Indianapolis Basket Factory, which is one of the best known establii^hmeuts of the kind in the State. Mr. Springer was married January 2, 1867, to Miss Ruth M. Gallon, a native of Marion County and a daughter of William and Ruth Callon, the former of whom was bom in Ohio, of Irish parents, and the latter in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Springer have three children: Nora J., born October 28, 1867, and died at the age of twelve years; Lulu M. , lx)i-n August 26, 1870, and Edgar, born in June, 1S77. Mr. Springer is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Chosen Friends, and for many years has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, having been on the board of trustees ever since its organi- zation twelve years ago. He is also a member of the G. A. R., and in politics is a stanch Republican. In the two secret orders with which he is connected he has passed through all the chairs. Harry C Tanner, the general manager and treasurer of the above company, was born in Lafayette, Ind., November 24, 1866, a son of Ford and Mary A. (Battles) Tanner, the former of whom was born in Stevenstown, N. Y. , and the latter in Boston, Mass. The father operated a basket factory in Lafayette for a number of years, but in 1872 moved to Chicago and at the present time is traveling salesman for the Indianapolis Basket Company. Harry C. Tanner may be said to have been brought up in this business, and he is therefore the thorough master of it in every particular. For eight years he was traveling salesman for a basket manufactor_v. covering a territory from Massachusetts to California, aud from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes. His literary education was obtained in the public schools of Chicago. After residing in Indianapolis for a few years, he, January- 1, 1893, purchased an interest in the Indianapolis Basket Company, of which he was made general manager and treasurer. He was married July 9, 1890, to Miss Ida May Haswell, a native of New York but reared and educated at Eagle, Wis., a daughter of Nathaniel J. and Lydia (Barton) Haswell. and to their union one child has been given, W. Raymond, born April 16, 1892. Mr. and Mrs. Tanner are members of the Tabernacle Church, aud in politics he is a Republican. Joseph A. McGuibe. There is nothing which adds so much to the assurance and security of the people of a town or city as well lighted streets. Those meditating crime generally seek darkness for its accomplishment, and in a well lighted street much less of it is done. Indianapolis is well supplied in this respect, and has reason to be proud of her illuminated 334 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS streets, on which one feels aliiio.-Nt as safe as in bioad dav light. Among those who had been iustniinental iu bringing this city to its jnesent well lighted condition is Mr. Joseph A. McGuiie, who is now the eiticient manager of the Vapor Street Light Company. This worthy young man was born in Rochester, N. Y., February 14, 1861, and is a son of Thomas and Margaret (Spoon) McGuire, both of whom are now deceased. The father was a native of the Emerald Isle, but emigrated to this country and died in the Empire State. The mother was born in the Kej'stone State. Of the two children born to them only our subject is now living. He attained his growth in his native city and was thoroughly educated in the public schools of the same. When only about seven years of age he was left an orpliau and liad to buffet the world without aid. Possessed of much native intelligence and ability for his years, and a high degree of integrity, he went actively to work at any honest employ- ment that would bring him in a dollar, and for some time was a newsboy iu New York eitj'. Later he drifted into the Buckeye State, where he was engaged in the show business for about two years. In 1884 he started with the Snn Vapor Light & Stove Company, now the Sun Vapor Street Light Company, as salesman, and in 1887 came to Indianapolis as man- ager of this ofilice. Here he has made his home since, and in that time has won many warm friends by his ])leasant, agreeable manner and his fund of good common sense. He has charge of all the company's contract work and is on the road a considerable portion of his time. Left to fight his own way in life at an early age his career furnishes food for retlection, showing, as it does, what may be achieved by perseverance. Politically he is a Republican, and advocates the princi])les of that party at all times. Willis Smither is one of the old settlers of Marion County, lud., and is now passing the sunset of his life in a comfortable and attractive home within its jjorders. Honorable and upright in every walk of life, his long career has been without a blot or blemish to mar its whiteness. Although eighty-six years have passed over his head and have left their impress in his white hair and lined features the man himself is richer and nobler and grander for the experience that each decade has brought him. He is a native Kentuckian, born in Franklin. County July 23, 1807, to the union of James and Nancy (O'Neal) Smither, l)oth natives of the Old Dominion, the father born about 1776. The lat- ter came to Kentucky with his parents when a boy and settled in Franklin County, where he was married in ]79t) to Miss O'Neal. Ten children were born to them, as follows: Rob- ert (deceased), William (deceased), Sarah (deceased, was married three times; first to a man named \Yilson, then to Dorsey and afterward to Taylor), Lewis, James, Ezekiel, John, Willis (sul)jeet), Wyatt and Coleman, all deceased but our suV)ject. The father of these children died about 1817 and his wife followed him to the grave about four years later. Our subject's paternal grandfather, Robert Smither, was Ijorn in Virginia. Before the original of this notice was a year old his parents moved to Owen County, Ky., where the father l)ouglit fifty acres of green timber land, with no road nearer than Napoleon, Ind., ninety miles away. The incidents iu the earlv life of Willis Smither were not materially different from those of other boys living on the farms in that new country. At an early age he was taught to work at anything necessary for him to do and to make himself useful around the pioneer homestead. The section of country was new and thinly settled, and without recounting the particular hardships and privations which the family experienced it is sufficient to say that Ijnt few enjoyed or suffered a greater variety. Young Smither attended school only two sessions in the winter and learned to read some, but not to write. Before he was ten years of age his father died, and he, with his mother aiul two younger brothers — Wyatt and Coleman — carried on the farm until our subject was about eighteen years of age. Then oar subject went to Fayette County, si.\ miles west of Lexington, Ky., and went to work for his elder brother, John, who was a blacksmith aiul gunsmith. He contiiuied with him until the next fall after the election, when Gen. Andrew Jackson was defeated for the Presidency, and then, with his brother John, came to the '' Hoosier State." The latter bought eighty acres of land in Marion County, Franklin Township, and our subject made his home with him about a year. From there young Smither and brother went to Indianapolis, where they worked at their trade for about ten years, and during that time made the first cow and horse bells ever made in the State of Indiana. Before coming to Indianapolis our subject had entered eighty acres of land in Marion County, pay- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 335 ing for the same $l.-i5 an acre, and after leavincr IndiaiiapoliH, which was in the year 1837, he moved on this tract, which he had leased to a man and wiiose lease he was compelled to buy. This he did and commenced to farm. He lived in a little cabin twenty feet square, which he had built himself after clearing a small place for it. He was married first in Novemlier, 1829, to Miss Hester Davis, daughter of James Davis, a native of Delaware, and in the woods of Marion County this ambitious young couple began their career as pio ueers. For a year after settling in the little log cabin Mr. Smither and his wife had no better bed than one made of clapboards laid across stakes driven in the log wall and Moor of the cabin. As the cabin was "chinked"" and not "daubed" it let in the tierce cold of winter, and our courageous pioneers saw some pretty hard times. One winter night live wolves pulled down and ilevoured a deer in their dooryard and badly wounded a dog belong- ing to our subject. Al)0ut three or four years later Mr. Smither ]iut up a hewn-log house about twenty feet square, one room, with a kitchen addition. To his marriage were born these children: Nancy, died when about two years old; James L., born June 27, ]834, married Miss Lucretia Newhouse, and died June 6, 1860; Elizalieth Ann, born September 11, 1839, married Richard Kittey, and died in November, 1890; Mary J., born February 6, 1841, married Francis Kittey and is now a widow of Marion County, Ind. ; Sarah, born November 4, 1845, is the wife of William Demott, who resides in Shelby County, Ind. ; Mar- tha, born December 4, 1847, died in August, 1890; Hester Isaljel, born December 9, 1854, married Oliver Sloan, of Indianapolis. The mother of these children died December 21, 1S54, and on March 13, 1856, Mr. Smither married Miss Mary H. Maze, daughter of John Maze. One daughter, Juliet F., has been born to this union. Our subject resided in the hewn log cabin until about 1858, two years after his second marriage, when he tore it down and built a one-story frame house on the site, and there resided until November, 1891, when he moved to New Bethel, Marion County, Ind. He purchased a little home in that town and is there spending the remainder of his days. He himself cleared the eighty acres he had entered for he hired no work done, although he occasionally helped a neighbor, who in turn helped him. When he tirst moved on that tract he had $500, which he had received for his home in Indianapolis, and with that he bought a horse anoiii to this worthy couple, Johu B. was the second in order of birth, and liis Piiriv (Mhication was :ic(|uired in the subscription schools of Putnam C'ounty. When sturtin^,' mit in life for himself it was as a brakeman on the old Louisville, New Albnny <& Salem liailroiid, and at tiie early aj^e of eighteen years became a conductor on that line. He next became connected with tlie Louisville & Nashville- liailroad, then the Memphis & Cliarleston Kailroad. but in June, 1801, he returned to Indiana, and at Teiie Haute joined Stewart's Cavalry, Company A, but afterward became it member of Company I, Conrad Baker's regiment, and for over three years was in tbe cavalry service of his country. His company was detailed for body guard service for different generals and at the close of the war lie was a meml:)er of Gen. Grant's body guard. He w;is a participant in many engiige ments, among which were ('edar Mountain, Cross Keys, Strasburg, Mount Jackson, Port Republic, Culjieper Court House, the second battle of Bull Bun, Chaneellor.sville, Peters burg, Gettysburg. White Sulphur Springs, Hagerstown, Mil.. Nasliville, .fohnsonville, and others too nunicrous to mention. During his service he was in many dangemus situations and had numerous narrow escapes. He was in the charge against Fredericksburg, Va. , on Novemlier 9, 1S(V2. with Col. Dahlgren, being one of his lifty seven men who charged 500 or more Confederate cavalry. At the close of the war he was mustered out of the service at Gen. Grant's camp, and was discharged at Indianapolis in 1864. During his entire service he was neither wounded nor taken prisoner. He then entered the service of the United States Government, and was stationed at Nashville, Teiin., on the Nashville divis- ion of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, continuing in the service of that road till 1S74 as freight and passenger conductor. In 1874 he liecame roadmaster of the Elizabethtown iV Paducah Railroad; was next in the same CMjiaeity with the Owensboro i*t Nashville Rail- roaolitics and died March 27, 1807, his wife having pas-sed from life in Decend)er, 1808. Joshua H. Van Deman was born March 27, 1S25, in Fayette County, lud., and was married on September 2'J, ^ /x.^^^^i. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 347 1858. to Miss Liicinda Denny, daugbter of Theodore V. and Elizabeth Denny, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Van Deman two sons were given. Ordo L. and Roy L. He and his wife are members of the Missionary Bapti.st Church at New Bethel, and politically he is a Republican. He is a wide awake and intelligent farmer, always up with the times in agricultural appli ances and methods, and is recognized as a mau of probity and correct Ijusiness methods. By his thrift and industry he has accumulated an estate which places him among the list of "fore handed" and he has the respect of all citizens throughout his section. Mr. Van Deman is building a modern and comfortable home in the city of Indianapolis where he expects to remove and enjoy the fruits of his industry. * Joseph L. Fisheb. In reviewing the industrial enterprises of Indianapolis, it is the aim of this history to mention those men who are the best representatives of each separate calling and which contril)ute most to its reputation as a source of supply. Among those business men of the city who are worthy of distinct mention is Joseph L. Fisher, who is engaged in general contracting. He was born on the Ritsinger farm in Perry Township, Marion County, December 15, 1833, a son of David and Elizabeth (Hodges) Fisher, both of whom died when the subject of this sketch was a child. David Fisher and his wife were among the pioneers of this section and he was the second person to establish a tannery in this section of the country, and one of the lirst, if not the very first, missionary Baptist churches in the county was organized at his house. Prioi' to his removal to this section iu 18'2H he had been a resident of Ohio. His wife was a native of Virginia, and they were married in Kentucky. Joseph L. Fisher was the tenth of their eleven children, and after the death of his parents he made his home with an elder brother who sent him to such schools as were held in the vicinity where he acquired a fair common-school education. At the early age of thirteen years he started out to make his own way in the world, and in order to clothe and feed himself he turned his hand to anything honorable that he could tind to do, Ijut labored piincipaljy for the farmers in the vicinity until his marriage, when he Ijegan farming on liis own account in Perry Township, and did some gravel contract woi'k on the Madison Road. In 1S(>9 he was appointed superintendent of the county a.sylum, which position he lield for three years, then moved hack tn the farm of 172 acres which he had purchased near Southport, where he made his home until 1874, then came to Indianapolis, since which time he has done nearly all kinds of contract work, such as excavating, building foundations for buildings, the stone work on bridges, and has paved several of the streets of Indiana])olis. He did the stone work on twelve or thirteen bridges in Hendricks County, three in Hancock County, two in Crawford County, one in Miami County, one in Boone County, and several in Marion County, all this work being characterized by firmness and durability. Before he had attained his majority he spent one summer in Clark Clounly, 111., iiut since that time he has been a resident of Indianapolis. He has helped to make the place what it is both by his influence and labor, and is public spirited to a degree, being ever readv to lend his assistance to any good work. He has at times given employment to from twenty-five to 125 men, and in his line of human endeavor he has gained an excellent reputation. He was married in 185-4 to Martha J. McCollum, of this county, to which marriage a family of four children have been given: two sons Ijeiug the only survivors: John D. , who is at home with his parents, and Ez.ra Morton, who is chief clerk of the Aniline Works of the city. When a boy of fifteen he entered the employ of the I. B. & W. Railroad in the auditor's office, and afterward liecame traveling auditor of that road. He held the same position on the Liuion Pacific stationed at Omaha, after which he engaged in the real estate business in Topeka Kan. After a time he entered the auditor's office of the Atchison, To]>eka & Santa Fe Railroad, and was then connected in the same capacity with the St. Louis Railroad, and later was with the St. Paid & Minneapolis Railroad, then with the Union Pacific Road, but on account of poor health he gave u]) his position, returned home and secured employment in the Ceiealin Works of this place. Mr. Fisher is a member of the Commercial Clul) and the Marion Club, and is a stanch Republican. He has long been a communicant of the South Baptist Church. He is interested in secret benevolent orders, as is attested by his member- ship in Logan Lodge, No. 575, of the MHs(jiiic fraternity, and of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 2, K. of P. The fall of 18U3 Mr. Fisher was appointed street repairer by the board of pub- lic works, and is now filling that position in a highly satisfactory and efficient manner. 348 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Alexander M. Hasxah. For many years, or since bis location in this county, the reputation Mr. Haiinali has enjoyed has been not only that of a substantial and progressive fanner, but of an intelliujent and thoroughly posted man on all the current events of the day. .\lthough now in his seventy-third year time has dealt leniently with him and he is still in the enjoyment of comparatively good health, and if possible takes a deeper interest in all public affairs than he did in more youthful days. He is a son of the Hoosier State, born ill Wayne County, September 17, 1821, on a faim belonging to his father, and when our subject was two years of age his father was elected sheriti' of Wayne County, and moved to Centreville. In this city young Hannah remained until sixteen years of age, attending a seminary there, and then entered the employ of M. K. Hiatt, at Milton, Ind., to learn the harness milker's trade. He remained with Mr. Hiatt four years, became proficient in his trade, and then returned to Centreville, Ind., where he attended school one year. Later he opened a shop there, carried this on two years with fair success, and then went to Cambridge (-ity, where he continued his former occupation until the spring of 1850. He was then seized with the gold fever and started overland for California. He left St. Joe, Mo. , with a company of about 150, called the "Express Company."' This company furnished the conveyances, meals, etc., and the passengers paid §2(I0 each. The trip lasted abinit four mouths but our subject left the company at Salt Lake City, where it abandoned the enterprise, and lie bought one fourth interest in a team going through — four mules and a wagon — and he and a man named Hnghes bought half interest in a wagon and two extra mules, and started. In .\ugust they landed at Sutter's Mill, and Mr. Hannah at once com- menced placer mining which he continued for two years, making $125 per day for six months. After that he started a ranch in Calaveras County, and raised barley, vegetables, etc., but finally sold his half of the ranch for $4,tM)(l, and soon after started home. He went by way of Nicaraugua. New York and Indianapolis, his father residing in the latter place. Soon after he entered the office of the Indiana Central Railroad Company to look after freight bills, and was thus engaged for six months, when he purchased 24(1 acres of his father, Samuel Hannah, in Perry Township, and moved on the farm. He was not married and he emjiloyed a family to keep house for him. Two years later, or in 1858, he erected a large brick house in which he resided alone until 1872, when he was marrieil to Miss Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Samuel Jackson of Illinois. On this farm he has made his home ever since. When he purchased the farm where he now lives about forty acres were partially cleared, and since then he has cleared 150 acres. Later he bought forty acres of the Demolt heirs, again forty acres and still later ten acres and then twenty acres, making 350 acres that he has bought and now owns. Annually he raises about 1,200 bushels of wheat and he now has three cro|)s in his barn (1893). He also has about sixty acres in corn, from ten to twenty acres in oats, and from I5t> to 30(t tons of hay annually. In his political views Mr. Hannah has ever been a Republican. He is not a member of any church but con- tributes to all of them and pays his quarterage as regularly as any of the members. He is public spirited and interested in all enterprises for the good of the county, and no man is more highly esteemed. Samuel Hannah, father of subject, was a native of Delaware, born December 1. 1789. When six years of age he moved with his parents to Brownsville, Penn., thirty miles above Pittsburgh, and there grew to manhood. On July 11, 1811, he was mar- ried to Miss Eleanor Bishop, and subsequently, with his wife and two children, went to Cin- cinnati by Hatboat, and thence by wagon to Warren County, Ohio. In 1817 he settled in Wayne County, Ind.. and in Decern Ijer, 1823, he was elected sheriff. Two years later he resigned because as a Quaker he was opposed to the collection of fines for refusal to do mil- itary duty. In August, 1825, Mr. Hannah was elected to the Legislature but declined re election. In 1826 he was elected justice of the peace and served four years, acting as president of the Ijoard until 1829. Previous to that he was a]>pointed post-master at Centre- ville, by President Adams and held that office until removed by President Jackson, in 1829. He was one of three commissioners appointed by the Legislature to locate the Michigan Road from the Ohio River to the Lake, and to select the lands secured to the State by treaty with the Indians, held as the Upper Wabash in 1S26. In 1830 Mr. Hannah was elected clerk of Wayne County, Ind., and served in that capacity for seven years. In 1843 he was again elected to the Legislature and in 1846 he was elected bv the Legislature treasiuer of the ^/^ J- .'^ . iT^'^vitt AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 849 State, serving in that responsible position for three vears. After liis olectiou to tliis office he removed to Indianapolis, and there resided until his death, with the exception of two years spent at Centreville, during the liuilding of the Indiatia Central Railroad. In March, 1851, he was chosen first president of the company but resigned in July following. The same summer he was elected treasurer of the Indianapolis & Bellefontaine Railroad Company. In May, 1852, he accepted the office of treasurer of the Indiana Central Railroad Company, and held that position until January, 18(54, when he retired from active life. He died Sep- tember 0, 1869, when nearly eighty years of age. He was married July 11, 1811, to Miss Eleanor Bishop, as before mentioned, daughter of Joseph Bishop, and eleven children were born to their union: Anna, deceased, was the wife of Solomon Meredith; Eliza, deceased, was the wile of John S. Newman; Sarah, deceased, married Rev. Dr. F. C. Holliday; Ellen, deceased, married John M. Ross; James died unmarried; Alexander M. (subject), who mar- ried Elizabeth M. Jackson; Israel, deceased, unmarried; Henry R., deceased, was the husband of Jerusha Kane; William P., who married Margaret A. Dunham and Thomas and Septimus, both died unmarried. The mother of these children died September 2(5, 1864. James Hannah, grandfather of our subject, was a native of Delaware and a Quaker in his religions belief. His ancestors came from Wales. John Thomas P.\rk is decended from substantial Virginia stock, for in that State his father and grandfather were born. Samuel Park, his grandfather, was born in 1767 and died in 1825. His grandmother, Martha Park, was also born in Virginia, her birth occur- ring in 1778 and her death in 1851. William Park, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in 1793, married Henrietta Thomas, of Kentucky, and in 1840 immigrated westward, finally settling in Morgan County, Ind , where he died nine years later. To himself and wife a family of eight children were given, of whom Samuel R. Park was one. Upon reaching maturity the latter took for his first wife Mary McNabb, by whom he Ijecame the father of one daughter, Mary S. McKinsey, and for his second wife espoused Mary Gurlej', by whom he had one son, Alphonso. The second child born to William Park was Mary, who l)ecame the wife of H. T. Swearengin (deceased), iiy whom she had live children. Benjamin and Ale.\ander were twin brothers. The latter, who is now deceased, married Mary Edwards, by whom he had five children, and Benjamin married Mary McNabb, by whom he had six chil- dren. Elizabeth Jane, the ne.xt child born to William Park, is now deceased, but became the wife of \V. R. Harrison, by whom she became the mother of one son, Walter J. John Thomas, the subject of this sketcli, comes next; then Henrietta, who married Joseph Cop- land, by whom she had six children. William P., who first married Susan Swearengin, who hare him six children, and for his second espoused Roxanna, a sister of his first wife and widow of Robert Ray. The mother of these children was born in Kentucky in 1800, and died in Morgan County, Ind., in 1878. She was a wonian of much intelligence and sound, good sense, and she and her worthy hnsljand endeavored to instill noble princi|)les in the hearts of their children, and that their precept and example was heeded cannot be doui)ted in look- ing over the honorable and useful careers of their children. John Thomas Park tirst saw the light of day in Mason County, Ky. , November 27, 1S36, and in 1840 he came with his parents to Indiana, and settled on a partially cleared farm of 160 acres which his father had purchased. Hei'e be was brought up, receiving the education incident to that period, that is he attended school for about three months out of the year until he was about twenty years old, one of his instructors being Hon. Franklin Landers. In 1862 he was united in mar riage with Maria E. Baxter, daughter of Peter D. and Martha Baxter, her birth having occurred in Ohio, and after his marriage Mr. Park farmed on rented land in Morgan County until 1878, when he came to Marion County and settled on 120 acres of land which he had purchased the previous year, about sixty acres of which were cleared and on which a house had been erected. Here he lived until about 1886, when he sold out and bought 17(1 acres of A. C. Remy, about thirty acres of which tract were heavily covered with timber, the remainder being under cultivation. On the improved portion of this land the subject of this sketch raises the usual farm products, such as wheat, corn, oats, hay, etc., and he also gives some attention to the raising of horses, cattle and hogs. Mr. Park is a Democrat in his political proclivities, and cast his first vote for James Buchanan for president. A family of seven children were born to himself and wife, but one died in infancy. Those living are: 850 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Walter K., who married Bell C. KiniiHii hiuI lias three cbildren, Ralph, Roy and Charley; Baxter D., who married Mary A. Burge; Otto, William, Vasque, and Martha, the unmarried members of which family still remain under the shelter of the parental roof. George W. Larimore. Among the most intelligent and highly respected families of Marion County, Ind., we may well note this one, whose beautiful farm is located in Wash- ington Township. Mr. Larimore was born January IS, ]H]H, in the Old North Carolina State, and with the exception of about a year spent there, he has ever resided in this State, and his history has run along the same lines chronologically with that of the Hoosier State. He is a son of Daniel M. and Mary (Brooks) Larimore, both natives of North Carolina, where they were married in 1810. To this union were born ten children, five sons and five daugh- ters, all of whom are now deceased with the exception of our subject and his brother, A. J. Larimore, who is married, has a family of five children, and resides in Jefferson County, Ind. Our subject's brothers were Joseph, Daniel M. , James and Andrew J., and the sisters were Jane, Nancy, Mary. Catherine, and one who died in infancy. The father of these children was a farmer by occupation. He was an upright citizen, and a man possessed of an unlimited amount of good, practical common sense. The incidents in the early life of our subject differed very little from those of other boys who were reared on farms. As soon as old enough he became familiar with the duties of farm life, and in common with other boys, attended school in his neighborhood, priucii)ally in the winter seasons. After reaching mature years he was married to Miss Malvina Hammond, their nuptials being celebrated January 0, 1S35. Her parents, Jonathan and Martha (Pepper) Hammond, were natives of Maryland, where they were married. To Mr. and Mrs. Larimore were born nine children, who were named as follows: James M., born August '2, 1S3(); Marcelia J., born November 80, 1888; Mary A. E., born July 22, 1840; Sophronia M., born Mav 4., 1842; Daniel M., born February 5, 1844; Thomas J., born January 22, 1846; William W., born March 25, 1849; Jonathan S., born March 29, 1853, and Martha E., born March 28, 1857. All the children are now deceased except Daniel and William. The former married Henrietta McCarthy, and now lives in Indianapolis. William married Louella Smith, and resides with his father on a farm just north of Indianapolis. He had but one child born to his marriage — Hattie, who died at the age of nine months. The father of nur subject was a soldier in the War of IS 12, ami served throught the entire war. Chbisti.\n F. Wiese. Prominent among the leading agriculturists of Franklin Town- ship, and no less so as a citizen, stands the name of Christian F. Wiese, whose birth occurred in Prussia, (iermany, December IS, 1838, his parents being Christian and Mary (Schakl) Wiese, also of Prussia. Not being satisfied with the financial prospects in the "Fatherland" they converted their effects into ready money and embarked for the United States, landing at Baltimore, Md., in 1850, from which place they came direct to Marion County, Ind., and purchased eighty acres of land in Franklin Township. Under their thrifty management this farm came soon to be regarded as one of the best improved in that section. Here the death of the father occurred December ]0, 1S78, at the age of seventy five years, the mother surviving him until May 27, 1885, having passed the eighty fifth milestone of her life, both having been members of the German Zion Church for many years. Their only surviving child is Christian F. Wiese who lent his aid as boy and man to improving the home ))lace, considerably to the detriment of his educational advantages, his only knowledge of the world of books being accjuired at night school. He has a naturally fine mind, however, and his views on all subjects relating to agricultural pursuits and on topics of general interest are sound and practical. June 11, 1S65, he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie, daughter of Henry and Marie (Roblfing) Blase, natives of Prussia, Germany, where !\Irs. Wiese was born March 17, 184(5. In 1S5I) her parents with their family left their native land for Amer- ica and although the husband and father was accidentally killed while at sea, the mother came on with her family and eventually settled in Marion County, Ind., and became the wife of Fred Struckman, who worked in a hardware store at Indianapolis, by whom she is the mother of one daughter, Mary, who married Henry Vehling of Indianapolis. After his marriage Mr. Wiese took up his resideneeon theold homestead where he lived for eight years, then made his home in Indianapolis for nine years, three years of which time he was a member of the police force of the city, in which position he acquitted himself with honor. He left the force AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 351 with a gooil record and rmnoved with bis family back to the farm, where he h;is since resided. He has a handsome residence, surrounded by a well kept lawn aud line cement walks, and everything about the place indicates that a man of thrift and energy is at the helm. His entire place is a model of careful farming and shows that his views are of a decidedly prac- tical nature. He and his wife have a family' of eight children: Mary, born August 7, 1867; Christina, born August 11, 1(S69; Charles, born September 18, 1871; Henry, born October 10, 1873; Carrie, born December 14, 1876; Christian H., ijorn November 2U, 1878; Ella, born December 21, 18S0, and Clara, bom October 9, 1883, all of whom are living with the exception of Christian H., who on July 2"), with a brother, was fighting a tire in a pasture, which started from the spark of a passing engine on the Big Four Railroad, but a thunder shower coming up he took refuge from the rain under a cottonwood tree, against which he rested his head. The tree was struck by lightning, the current passing from it through Christian's body killing him instantly. He was carried to the house by his brother Henry who was near him but all efforts to revive him were fruitless and his untimely death only proved the truth of the saying that "Death loves a shining mark," for he was a very prom ising, upright young man, genial in disposition, energetic and faithful. Mr. Wiese and all his family are members of the German Lutheran Church, and he is a Democrat in his polit- ical views. He had a sister, Christina, who became the wife of Andy Franka, and after his death married his brother Henry. She bore her first husband three children: Mary, Charles (who died at the age of ten years) and Ella. Ibedell Sawyer, who came to this section many years ago, was l)orn in Guilford County, N. C. , April 22, 1816, being the eldest living child born to John and Sallie (Tansy) Sawyer, both natives of the old North State, the father born in 1793. The parents were married in 1815, and in 1825 they came to the Hoosier State, where they passed the remain- der of their days, the father dying in 1876. Si.x children were born to their marriage, all of whom reached mature years: Iredell, subject; Reny, widow of John Jessup, who was the son of Timothy Jessup; Eli, who lived in Missouri, but disappeared during the Civil War, has not been heard from since; Nathan, deceased, who married Betsey Roberts; Betsy, widow of Nimrod Landers, and John, who married Phoebe Lindley. James Sawyer, the grandfather of these children, was born in North Carolina in 1772. The parents of our suljject first located in Hendricks County, this State, and there resided for four or five years. From there they moved to Morgan County, settled near the Marion County line, and resided on rented land for about seven years. They then moved l)ack to Hendricks County, and the father entered eighty acres of land, on which he lived until his death. The scholastic training of our subject was limited, for he attended school very little in his native State, and but little more after coming to Indiana. When his father retvirned to Hendricks County, our subject, who was about twenty-two years of age, remained in Morgan County in the employ and on the farm of William Landers, father of Jackson and Hon. Franklin Landers. He remained with Mr. Landers for live or six years, hauling wheat to Cincinnati and corn to Indianapolis, and for this received $10 per month. On February 28, 1839, he was married to Miss Mary Eliza Dollarhide, daughter of John and Winifred (Koontz) Dollarhide, and our subject made his home with the widowed mother of his wife, and carried on her farm of 160 acres for some time. He then purchased seventy acres of the heirs and his wife inherited ten acres. The first land our subject purchased was two acres of Dana Kime, on which he put up a little log cabin. Into this he moved, and the first winter it had no door, only a quilt hung up to keep out the cold. He and his wife lived in this for three years and he then moved on his mother-in law's farm. The next tract of land he purchased was forty acres in Marion County, for which he paid $25 an acre. After this he purchased sixty six acres, and then 100 acres, paying for the latter, during war times, $75 per acre. Sometime previous to this Mr. Sawyer bought forty acres for $1,000. In 1886 he bought 130 acres, and afterward eighty acres. He has cleared aliout fifty acres, and has cleared ont under- brush and stumps on 100 acres of land. He has a good residence, and everything about his place indicates to the beholder that an experienced hand is at the helm. In politics Mr. Sawyer is a Democrat, and cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson. He has remained with that party ever since. He was brought up in the Quaker faith, his father being also of that belief. Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer have had three children, as follows: Nancy J. (who was born 352 MEMOIRA OF INDIANAPOLIS Noveiuber 2(), 1839, and was iiiairied to Hoiiry J. Milson, Noveiiilier 29, ISOl, is the mother of five children: Flora, John Lida, William and Jesse), John Evans Sav?yer (boru December 4, 1844, died November 19, 1861, unmarried) and Iredell D. Sawyer (who was born August 13, 1850, was married September 13, 1871, to Miss Mary E. Plummer, daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Moon) Plummer, and is the father of three children: John T.. Viola E. and Hurbie. John Conroy. The sons of Ireland are well represented in Marion County, Ind.,and they hold conspicuous places in many pursuits, which make that county a substantial star in the galaxy of Indiana's many interesting counties. John Conroy, who is one of the promi- nent dairymen of the same, is a descendant of Irish ancestors on both sides of the house and no doubt inherited from these ancestors the push and enterprise which have characterized his efforts through life. His parents. Luke and Mary (McDonuugh) Conroy, were natives of the Emerald Isle and were there reai-ed and married. In that country the mother's death occurred, and about 180r> the father crossed the ocean to the United States and died here the same year. He was a man possed of many sterling qualities and was well known for his upright, honorable career. He and wife were the parents of six children, who were named as follows; Catherine, married William McDee, and now resides in New York; Mary, mar- ried Martin Otis and makes her home in the Empire State, as does Patrick, the third child; Bridget, the fourth child, married a Mr. Ward, and is also a resident of New York; Thomas passed his life in Ireland and is now deceased, and John, our subject. The latter learned the shoemaker's trade in his father's shop in Ireland and followed it in that country and this for forty years. He then abandoned it to engage in the dairy business. From ISIU) to 1890 he worked at his trade in Indiana])olis, but since the latter date he has operated a line dairy in the eastern part of the city. He has met with mucli success in this business enter[)rise and is reliaiile and trustworthy. During the Civil War Mr. Conroy was in the navy of the United States. He was on duty on the Mississippi Kiver and was in some pretty hot places from 18*53 to the close of the war. He is a member of the Major Anderson Post, (i. A. R. , and a member of the Catholic Church. Industrious and enterprising, ftlr. Conroy is highly respected by all who know him. All his properly has been accumulated by years of patient toil and he is now being rewanled by substantial results. He selected his wife in the person of Miss Eliza Feeley, daughter of James and Honore (Walters) Feeley, and their union was solemnized in the year 1864. He and wife have no children D.^Hius M. P[iRM.\N, M. D. Even in a city as large as Indiana[)olis it does not take long for a man with exce]itional ability to become well known in any art or profession in which he may be engaged, and perhaps in regard to the medical profession this is more pro- nounced than in any other. The prominent young physician whose name heads tliis sketch impresses even those who meet him in a casual way as a man who thoroughly understands his profession, and feels thoroughly at home in the position which he occupies. He has made no mistake in his calling. The unusual success he has achieved is the logical sequence of talent rightly used, together with energy and industry never misapplied. Dr. Darius M. Purman was t)orn in Allen County, Ind., January 28, 185(5, and is a son of Samuel and Rosanna (Cliamper) Purman, the former a native of Virginia and of Scotch descent, and the latter of Ohio and of German origin. The father settled in the Buckeye State, Can-oil County, at an early date and engaged in merchandising which he continued until 185(). He then moved to Indiana, Imt after a residence there of only one year, returned to Ohio where he engaged extensively in stock raising. In 18()8 he again came to Indiana, and in this State passed tiie remainder of his days, his death occurring in 1887. He was a pros- perous man and was the owner of several thousand acres of land in the Hoosier State. In 1874 he established the Caledonia Stave Company at Baltimore, Ohio, the largest of the kind in the world, but he subsefpiently sold his interests and retired from active business. He was very generous and charitable, and in time of need many were the recipients of his kindness. He paid out many thousand dollars as security debts. Although he had limited educational advantages in youth, and started out in life as a shoemaker with limiteil means, he was possessed of wonderful business acumen, and was successful in all his enterprises. A great worker, always engaged in some enter[)rise to further his vast interests, his death was directly due to hard work. The original of this notice was reared in his native county, AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 353 and supplemented a fjooc), practical ediicah'on received in the public schools by takiug a course iu Taylor University, at I'^ort Wayne. Iniinediately after this he began the htudy of medicine at the latter place with Dr. B. S. Woodworth, and in 1874 entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Indianapolis, graduating two years later. After this he located at Fort Wayne and practiced his profession there forsix years. In 1882 he came to Indian- apolis. He is one of the busiest of this liusy class of men, and is well and fully prepared to meet any professional demand that maybe made upon him, and met with flattering succe.ss from the start. Previous to coming to Indianapolis, in 1878, he attended Bellevue Hospital, New York, for a year. The Doctor is medical director of the Masonic Life Insurance Company, a position he has held seven years, and he is a thirty second degree member of the Masonic fraternity, being a member of the Indianapolis Consistory. He is also a member of the Grand Lodge, K. of P., of Indiana. In the year 1881 he was married to Miss Mary White, a native of Kokomo, Ind., and daughter of Elijah F. and Abbie R. (Thornton) White. Dr. Purman and wife have one child, named Thomas Harvey. In politics the Doctor is a stanch Republican and an active worker for that party. \ViLLrAM Hadley (deceased). In the midst of the failures and disasters of life, it is a real pleasure to review the career of a man whose efforts were crowned with success, and whose life has been as honorable in every particular, as that of William Hadley. We all have strivings after a high ideal, but an ideal alone is of little value if not re-enforced by the example of those who, like ourselves have human frailties, yet have been enabled to so overcome them as to lead lives of usefulness, integrity and true godliness. William Hadley was born near Siler's Mills, North Carolina, June 30, 1823, but in early childhood moved with his parents to a farm near Mooresville, Morgan County, Ind., and assisted in cultivating this farm until twenty-one years of age. During this time he secured, under adverse circumstances, such academic advantages as the times afforded. Later he became |)rincipal of the Sulphur Springs Academy and organized a business college at Plaintield, Ind,, the first in the State. In 1851 he embarked in manufacturing in Indianapolis, and was the operator and owner of the Underbill Flouring Mills and was also a pioneer in the wholesale grocery trade in that city, the firm name being Taylor, Wright & Hadley. He was one of the organizers and an active worker and member of the Friends Church, being for many years a teacher in the Sunday-school. For a number of years he was very prominent in anti-slavery^ work, as he was in all other enterprises of a benevolent and philanthropic character. In 1879 he engaged in the tire insurance business and continued this successfully until his death iu 1889. We tind no one more worthy of mention, or whose long life of usefulness is more worthy to be chronicled than this gentleman, whose honesty and integrity were proverbial iu the community. In politics he advocated the principles of the Republican party. From 1857 to 1858 he was elected a member of the city council and in 1804 he was elected city assessor, serving continuously, being elected for eight successive terms evei-y two years at the popular elections. He was one of the founders of the Colored Orphan Asy- lum in Indianapolis and president of its board of directors. Probably no man in the city was more favorably known as an active, diligent and straightforward business man. In 1848 he married Miss Hannah T. Wright, a lady of culture and refinement. Dr. Jacob Buehler. The physician whose name heads this sketch is a native of Ger- many, born February 14, 1852, and is a son of Karl and Margueretta (Schwarz) Buehler, also natives of that country. The father received a liberal education in his native country and liecame a civil engineei', being employed by the German Government in that capacity for a number of years, but died in 1861 at the early age of thirty-seven years. His wife survives him and resides in Germany. The subject of this sketch reached mature years in his native country and secured a high-school education. When eighteen years of age he volunteered in the military service and remained in the same from 1870 to 1872, when he received medals from Germany and Baden and also receiveil diplomas. During service he received much instruction in a medical way and this was of much benefit when he began to take up medicine as a profession. He remained in his native country until 1882 and then came to America. With the exception of a short stop iu Kansas City Dr. Buehler came direct to Indianapolis where he has resided since. In 1883 he began the study of medicine with Dr. E. F. Hodges, and the same year entered the Medical College of Indiana, where he took two 354 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS courses during 1888 and 1885. He had to rely entirely on Lis own resources and bad to earn the mouey to tit iiini for his profession. On this aceonnt and for other rea.sons he was unable to graduate in medicine until the spring of 1891, when he left tlie Indiana Medical College with the degree of M. D. He has carried on a successful practice since. Dr. Buehler is a member of the Sydenham Society of the college. In October, 1875, the Doctor was married to Miss Anna Hoenig, a native of Baden, Germany, and they have one daughter. Socially the Doctor is a K. of H., and politically is indei)endent, casting his vote for the man, irrespective of party. Henry F. Habknev. Few, if any, of the various and many brandies of commercial activity that contribute to the general aggregate of trade in the city of Indianajiolis are of greater importance than the manufacture of boxes. A deservedly poi)ular and i)rosperous man engaged in this line of business, and one who has always maintained a very enviable reputation for turning out first class goods and for honorable, straightforward dealings is Henry F. Habeney. At first he commenced on a small scale bat he is now at the head of a flourishing establishment where employment is given to eighteen hands and an annual busi- ness of 135,000 is done. This has been accomplished not without close application and attention to business by Mr. Habeney, who is a man of more than ordinary business acumen. This gentleman was born in Indianapolis, May 1<5, 1S53, and is a son of Henry F., Sr., and Christiana (Limberg) Hebeney, natives of Germany. The fatlier crossed the ocean to America in 1846 and came direct to Indianapolis via Madison, where he was first engaged in the construction of Bee Line Railroad. Later he followed the construction of wells very successfully for a number of years and resided in Indianapolis until his death, July 24, 1874. The mother of our subject came to America in 1848 and was married in Indianapo- lis to Mr. Habeney. Six children were born to tiiem, three of whom died in infancy. The others were named as follows: Louis A., died June 24, 1892; Henry F. (subject), and Amelia who married A. H. Russe. The subject of this sketch received his scholastic train- ing in the private and }iublic schools of Indiana[)olis and subsequently took a course in com mercial college. For over seven yeai's after finishing his education he was employed by Schrader & Bro. in the Queensware and crockery business, and continued thus until 1877 when he embarked in business for himself. He engaged in the manufacture of boxes and from small beginnings has reached his present enviable position, all by his own ex- ertions. In May, 1S93, Mr. Habeney was elected councilman at large to till the unex- pired term of a deceased member. The election took place without his knowledge or consent and he served the city faithfully during the remainder of the term. During the election of October, 1893, he was a candidate for that office on the Democratic ticket but the entire Democratic ticket was defeated. Mr. Habeney is a member of the K. of H. and is a Master Mason and has passed all the official chairs of the former organi- zation. He is also a member of the Independent Turner Society, German (Orphan So- ciety, and has been a member of the board of the latter for ten years. He has served as president two terms, vice-president two terms, and at present is chairman of the tinance committee. Mr. Habeney is also a member of the German Park Association, formerly Indianapolis Shooting Target Association, and is a director of the Standard and Globe Building and Loan Associations. In choosing his companion for life Mr. Habeney selected Miss Emma S. Voigt, a native of Indianapolis and the daughter of Henry W. and Sophia Voigt, and their union was solemnized in February, 1878. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Habeney — Willie, Bertha, Henry F., Albert, and one unnamed. Mr. Habeney and wife are worthy and consistent members of the Geiman Evangelical Zion Church. Prof. Thomas Carr Howe, one of Marion County's prominent educators, is a gentle man of rare culture and attainments, and discharges his duties with highly commendable zeal and abilit}'. He is a native of the Hoosier State, born in Charleston August 5, 1867, and was there reared and attended the schools until seventeen years of age. He then entered Butler University, in the third preparatory class, and graduated in 1889 with the degree of A. B. After that he took the position of assistant language teacher in the university, and held that position one year, or until the spring of 1890, when he was elected to the Armstrong Chair of Germanic Languages, created in that year and endowed by AND MARIOX COUXTY, INDIANA. 3r)5 Lis father-in law, Addisou F. Armstrong, of Kokomo, Ind. He has filled that chair since, and to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. Prof. Howe was married in June, 1890, to Miss Jennie E. Armstrong, daughter of A. F. Armstrong, and he and his bride left immedi- ately for Europe, where the Professor was in the University of Berlin for two years, study- ing Germanic philology. He is a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is not much of a politician but voted for Harrison. Robert L. Howe, father of the Professor, like many of the prominent men of the county, was a native of the Buckeye State, born in Clinton County in 1833. He was a minister in the Christian Church. In 1860 he came to Indiana and followed his ministerial duties in Clark County for eighteen years. In the fall of 1884 he came to Irvington, Ind., to educate his children, and was a resident of this town until his death, March 22, 1S92, having been in the ministry over thirty years. He was married May 24, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth E. Carr, daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Drummoudj Carr, and three children were given them: Thomas C. , our 8ul)ject; William D. , unmarried, a graduate of Butler University in the class of 1893: and Carrie R., at home. Thomas Howe the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Pennsylvania. J.\MES Shea. That " Honesty is the best policy " is clearly demonstrated in the success of those tirms that pursue a straightforward way of doing business. The favor of the puli- lic will rest upon those who merit its confidence by dealing fairly. Few indeed are those who so well deserve a high place in public opinion as James Shea, for he has been in busi- ness in this country but a short time and has built up a trade in the general mercantile business which is meeting his most sanguine expectations. He was boru in County Kerry, Ireland, May 1, 1857, his father being Cornelius Shea, also a native of County Kerry, Ireland, where he followed the occupation of farming throughout life and there eventually drew his last breath. The early educational training of James Shea was acquired in the Isle of Erin, many of his evenings at home being spent in pursuing the paths of learning. Upon commencing the battle of life for himself he went to Wales and began working in the iron works of that country, but later made his way to the city of London, where he secured a position of conductor on a street car, which occupation he followed for seven years. At the end of this time the United States became the goal of his ambition, and after crossing the broad Atlantic he came directly to Indianapolis, in the suburbs of which place he turned his attention to farming and gardening, his efforts in this line meeting with reasonable suc- cess. Later he began making his home in West Indianapolis and began extensively to engage in the building business and in all has put u]) about thiitj'-seven houses, nearly all of which were for himself. This branch of human endeavor continued to occupy his time ■ and attention for a considerable period, and owing to his keen discernment and shrewd but always honorable business management it proved an exceedingly profitable source of revenue. In 1890 he laid in a stock of general merchandise and opened his present establishment and as he has conducted it on strict business principles and with the utmost integrity he is fully entitled to the success that he has won and which is constantly growing under his wise and honorable commercial policy. He deserves much credit for the way in which he has bent the force of circumstances to his will, for upon his arrival in this country he had little or no money and was a stranger in a strange land. It is through his energy that he has made what he has and by his unswerving determination to treat his patrons fairly and with consideration. He was married in Loudon about 1880 to Miss Georgia Caroline Franklin, a native of Hampshire, England, but he was called upon to mourn her death March 16, 1893, She bore him three sons and two daughters, one of the latter being deceased. Mr. Shea is a member of the Catholic Church and socially belongs to the Ancient Order of Hiber- nians. Since coming to the United States Mr. Shea has identified himself with the inter- ests of his adopted country and has proven himself a useful and law-abiding citizen. Thom.'is Tallentire. Ability, when backed by enterprising business measures and pro- gressive ideas, will accomplish more than any other professional or commercial requirement. Prominent among those of foreign extraction who have allied their commercial and financial interests to those of the American people, and whom the ado{)ted country has reason to feel proud of, for their ability and many estimable qualities, is Thomas Tallentire, the well- known contractor of Indianapolis. He was born in New Castle, on Tyne, England, Novem- ber 17, 1848, and is the son of Thomas Tallentire, Sr. , also a native of New Castle. The 3.10 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS elder Talleutire learned the blacksmith's trade iti his native country and eaiue to this country in 1850 or 1851. He first located in New York city, but subsequently moved to New Albany, Ind., later Lafayette and finally to Indianapolis where he has since made his home. He has been connected with the Big Four Railroad for thirty years and during a good portion of that time he was foreman of the blacksmith shops at Brightwood. Politically he is a Republican and socially he is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Encampment, having been a delegate several times to the Grand Lodge. Thomas Tallentire, Jr., was only about two or three years of age when his parents came to America, and as a result all his recollec- tions are of this country. He attended the high schools at Lafayette, Ind., and finished in the academy at that place, under Prof. Jennings. When seventeen years of age he left school and l)egan learning the blacksmith's trade under his father, serving a four years' apprenticeship. Later he turned his attention to making car and engine s|)rings for the Big Four Road and still later he entered the city engineer's office under S. H. Shearer. He filled various positions in that office and was first assistant engineer for about two years. After that, until recently, he was street contractor in partnership with Joseph L. Fisher. In 1872 Mr. Tallentire decided that it was not good for man to live alone and married Miss Maggie Lowry,of Logansport, this State, a very pleasant and amiable lady. Like his father our subject advocates the principles of the Republican party and wields considerable influence in the community. He is a member of Lafayette Lodge, No. 55, I. O. O. F. J.iMES Swain, retired. In recounting the forces that have combined to make Marion County, Ind., what it is, more than a jiassing reference must be paid to the life and labors of James Swain, of whom it may be truthfully said that no one has done more to lay the foun- dation of the country's prosperity deep, and to build upon them surely and well. He is a native of England, burn in Leicester, Leicester County, March "2, 1820, but nearly all his life has been passed on this side of the ocean. His father died when he was an infant, and young Swain remained with his mother until sixteen years of age, receiving a fair education in the common schools. The mother then went to live with a daughter, and our subject concluded that he would cross to America, and n)ake fame and fortune in the ''land of the free and the home of the brave." He had a married sister, Sarah, wife of George Balaam, living in Daviess County. Ky., and in OctoVier, 183t), he sailed from Liverpool. After a stormy pas- sage of sixty-three days he lauded in New York, where he remained about a month, but went from there to Philadelphia, where he found employment for about six months. In May he left for Pittsburg, and thence soon after for Evansville, and walked across the country to Daviess County, Ky., where his sister resided. For al)Out a year he remained with his sis ter, and then went to Evansville, where he remained for a year learning the cooper's trade. After that he entered the office of Jacob Page Chapman, who was then publishing the Soulk- westevn Svntbiel^ and reuiainentioned he was(|uite extensively engaged in dealing in stock, in fact, was a man of great push and enterprise, keenly alive to bis own interests, but strictly honorable and charitable withal, and in every sense of the word a model American citizen. He built one of the first Madison, Ind., distilleries in the State and has been an active business man all bis life and although now over ninety years of age, he is yet <|uite active. In 1856 or 1857 be moved to Putuam County. Ind., and there still makes bis home. His wife was of French descent and died in 187(), while in bis veins Hows sfurd}' German blood. Edward M. Pumphrey was the fourth of five children born to the marriage of his parents, and in the schools of Putnam County bis initiatory education was secured, but he afterward finished his education in Asbury University. \\ hen a mere lad he learned the carpenter's trade, for his tastes seemed to point in that direction, but also from child- hood he has had a passion for flowers, and at the age of fifteen or sixteen took up tiori- ^1^- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 361 culture, with the expectation of makinor it his life work. He went to Chicago and entered the employ of Miller & Hunt, florists, and during the three years that he was with this firm he mastered every detail of the business and upon his removal to Indianapolis began follow- ing it on his own responsibility, l)ut after a time turned his attention to contracting, which calling has occupied his attention, uninterruptedly, up to the present time. He has built many private residences throughout the city and suburbs, and many of the most beautiful structures in this line which to-day ornament the fashionable quarters are due to his ability as a builder. He has also built some of the most noted business Ijuildings of this city, among which may be mentioued the Reutsch Block on Virginia Avenue, which was Iniilt l)y Mr. Pumpbrey out of St. Lawrence marble, pressed brick and terra cotta. The Fanlzer Sani- tarium on Michigan and New Jersey Streets, and other buildings of equal note, testify to his skill and knowledge of his calling. He is prepared to enter into contract.s for the erection of stores, factories, mills, residences of any kind or size in either wood, stone or brick, and his work is always sure to be substantially aud thoroughly done. His well directed efforts have done much to adorn the city and ia eacii and every one of his operations he has been the soul of honor. Mr. Pum|>hrey has lieen prominent in social as well as business circles, and is a member of Indianapolis Lodge, No. 56 K. of P., and Fifty-sixth division Uniform Hank. On December 24, 1884, he was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Lout, a daughter of Christian Lout, and in their pleasant home they dispense a generous and extended hospitality. \ViLLi.\M Kra.^s. Among the contractors and most expert and successful exponents of the art of brick masonry may be mentioned William Kraas, who is a native Glerman, his birth occurring in 1852. He possesses the most worthy characteristics of the German people, for he is strictly honorable, is energetic, intelligent and persevering, having inherited these worthy qualities from his father, Fred Kraas, who came to this country in 1872 and followed the occupation of brick laying and contracting, a calling to which he had given his attention (piite extensively in his native land. He was called from life in this city in IScSO at the age of sixty-seven years. William Kraas was educated in the land of his birth aud there also served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, but perfected himself in it after coming to the United States. After working with Henry Beerman for thirteen years he formed a part- nership with John Gruman and together they erected hundreds of handsome buildings in this city aud numerous l)usine8s blocks, among which were the Gem Laundry, the Shriever building, the Baschman residence, Clug, Kuhn, McBride aud others. Since l)eing associated these gentlemen have given employment to hundreds of men and have done a business of great magnitude and profit. About twelve years ago Mr. Kraas was united in marriage to Louisa Triselmann, who was also born in Germany, and to their union a son aud two daughters have been given, two sous being deceased, both dying at about the age of four years. Mr. Kraas is a meml)er of the Builders Exchange, the Contractors Association, the Indianapolis Planing Mill Company, and socially belongs to the K. of H., the Turners' Society and Beneficiary Association. When he came to the city of Indianapolis Mr. Kraas could not speak the English language, liut notwithstanding this drawback, he has made a success of everything he has undertaken and is now in good circumstances. His associate in business, John Gruman, was Iwru in Germany thirty years ago and when a young man seventeen years of age he came to the United States and began learning the carpenter's trade under Conrad Bender, became an exceptionally skillful mechanic, and his connection with Mr. Kraas was harmonious and successful. He was married to Miss Annie Metzker, of this city, by whom he became the father of two children, whom he left orphaned at his death in November, 1892. He was a member of the Buihlers Exchange, the Contractors Associa- tion and in the conduct of his business affairs was shrewd, practical and efficient. He possessed many fine traits of character and was exceptionally successful in handling the men in his employ. He and Mr. Kraas made one of the solid contracting firms of the city, and his death was a source of much regret to all who knew him. Since that time Mr. Kraas has l)een in business alone. DiETRU H F. Strohmeyer. Very few persons are now in existence who can remember the old-fa.shioned bake ovens that were used in former years, bffing built in the ground and sustained by piles of brick, beneath which tires were built and the tempting breadstuffs 362 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS piled for bakiug. Tbis lias all changed now and the result is the modern bakery with its massive ovens and scores of busy men. The name of Strohmeyer's bakery, at 222 West Washington Street, is widely known in this conueetion. Dietrich F. Strohmeyer l)ears tlie honor of having been horn in Germany, his birth occurring April 22. 186^, and he is the son of Henry and Lotta (Roemke) Strohmeyer, who passed their entire lives in the old coniitry, the former dying in 1875 and the latter in 1889. The father followed the occu- pation of a farmer and was fairly successful in this pursuit. Dietrich F. Strohmeyer reached mature years in his native country, received his education there and at an early age became familiar with the duties of the farm. He was left fatherless at the early age of seven years and from his fourteenth year on was obliged to hoe his own row in life. Many and varieil were his experiences. For two years he was a sailor in the North Sea, about the I'lnglish and French coasts, and he did not come to America until 188f'>. when he went direct to Indianapolis. After taking a course in a commercial college in this city he engaged in the l)akery business, which he has carried on veiy successfully up to the pres- ent time, the tirni name at present being Strohmeyer & Beck. Socially our subject is a member of the K. of P. and the I. O. O. F., in religion a Protestant and politically is a Republican. He does an annual business of about $12,000 and supjilies Indianapolis with tirst-class goods. He is a young man of enterprise and acknowledged ability in his trade and has already proven a valuable acquisition to the business. Thomas J. Chkistian. Indianapolis has always been considered a great center for hard- wood lumber. From its yards lumber has been taken forshipment to all parts of the United States as well as Europe. Very prominent among those engaged in the hardwood lumber business is Thomas J. Christian, a gentleman whose hustling abilities are well recognized in this city, as well as through the United States, in which he ranks as one of the most worthy representative people engaged in industrial life. He was a member of the firm of J. E. & T. J. Christian, which was established in 1891, which dealt exclusively in hardwood lumber. Fiom this establishment shipments have been made everywhere that hardwood lumber is U'^ed. Our subject became sole proprietor of the business in 1892, and has since increased the business to a very large extent. He was born in Indianapolis, October 15, 1867, his father, W. F. Christian, being a leading contractor and builder of this city for many years, who has for some years been retired. In the city of his liirth Thomas J. was reared, and in the j)ublic schools of the same he received a thorough and practical education, which has- fitted him for the active business life he has led since reaching man's estate. Upon leaving school he entered the employ of his uncle in 1887, to learn the lumber business, and con- tinued with him iintil he was taken into partnership in 1891, and as al)ove stated he has been alone in this business since 1892. On September 17, 1890, he was united in mairiage with Miss Catherine Holmes, a native of the city of Indianapolis, and a daughter of W. C. Holmes, by whom he is the father of one child: Wilmer, who was born January 17, 1893. Mr. Christian is a memljer in good standing of the F. & A. M., in which he has attained to the chapter, and politically he is a Democrat in principle but in local affairs is not parti- san. He is a loyal adherent to the law of probity, and in all his transactions he has proven himself a gentleman of honorable principles, and possesses the full trust of his patrons. Charlks Warken Fairbanks is a native of Unionville Centre, Union County, Ohio, his birth occurring May 1 1, 1852. He is a son of Loreston M. and Mary A. (Smith) Fairbanks, who were natives, respectively, of Barnard, Vt. , and Green River, Columl)iana County, N. Y., who immigrated to the Darby Plains, in Ihiion County, Ohio, late in the decade of the thirties. A mechanic by occupation, Loreston M. Fairbanks pursued the avocation of wagon maker for a number of years, but later engaged in farming near Unionville Centre, where the immediate subject of this sketch was bt)rn. The youth and early manhood of Charles \\'. Fairbanks were passed in assisting with the work on the home farm and in attending the district school, and later he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio, which graduated him in 1872, when twenty years of age. During his senior year he edited the college paper known as the Western CoUegitDi, and prior to his graduation he began the sludy of the law. Upon completing his course at college he resumed his legal studies with much diligence, and early in 1874 was admitted to the bar by the Sujireme Court of Ohio. While prosecuting the study of his chosen profession, and to aid him in so doing, he served AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 363 as Associated Press agent at the cities of Pittsburg and Clevelaiul. Two events of much importance occurred to Mr. Fairbanks in the year 1874, being his marriage with Miss Cor- nelia, daughter of Judge P. B. Cole, of Marysville, Ohio, and his locating for the practice of law in Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Fairbanks is a graceful and accomplished lady, a gradu- ate of the same college as her husband, and is the mother of live children. Mr. Fairbanks for many years has been a trustee of the Oiiio Wesleyan University, and gives with an unsparing hand for the good of his alma mater. He takes a keen interest in all matters of a public nature, lends his aid in advancement of public enterprises, assists all measures cal- culated to improve the conditions of his neighbors, and is invariably found aiding every movement that tends to alleviate the siifferings or elevate the conditions of mankind. He has been an active director of the Consumers Gas Trust Company, createil by the citizens to secure cheap fuel, and is a trustee of the Meridian Street Methodist Episco]ial Church, although a memljer of no religious denomination. Mr. I^airbanks is a member of many literary clubs and societies, has delivered numerous addresses before universities and public assemblies, and in all has attained deserved distinction. Notable among his speeches is the address delivered on behalf of the board of trustees of the Ohio Wesleyan University upon the installation of the Rev. Dr. James W. Basbford as president. Other addresses that have attracted much attention are those on " Nihilism '' and '' Paternalism iu Government," etc. Mr. Fairbanks has never held nor sought political preferment, and has declined many oflfere to enter j)ublic life, preferring to devote himself to his family and profession. An unswerving advocate of the doctrines of the Republican paity, his services have lieen much in demand in Indiana and in other States. In 189"2 he was chairman of the Republican State Convention, and delivered an address which was published as " The ('amj)aign Key- note-" In liSyS he was unanimous choice of the Republicans for United States Senator in opposition to the Hon. David Turpie, who was the Democratic choice. Upon the return of President Harrison to Indianapolis at the expiration of his term of office Mr. Fairbanks delivered the formal address of welcome on behalf of the citizens of Indiana. Gen. Ben.iamin Harhison. ex President of the ITuited States, is a grandson of the famous hereof Tippecanoe, Gen. William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States, His l)irth occurred at North Bend, Ohio, August 20, 1833, and his early education was ac quired under the tutelage of a private instructor. At fourteen years of age he was sent to Cary's Academy, near Cincinnati, where he remained two years, then entered ]\Iiami Univer- sity, at Oxford, which graduated him in 1852. Having a predilection for legal pursuits he became a disciple of Blackstone at Cincinnati, and early in 1854 located for the profession at Indianapolis. Early in his professional career Mr. Harrison exhibited to a marked degree those characteristics which afterward made him famous as a great lawyer, and it was not long until he found himself the possessor of a large and fairly lucrative practice. The fall of ISnO he was elected reporter of the Su)ireme Court of the State and during his incumbency of this office published volumes XV and XVI of State Reporter. The war coming on, Mr. Harrison deemed that his country's welfare should become his first consideration, and accord ingly resigning from his lucrative position he recruited Company A, of the Seventh Regiment of Indiana Infantry and immediately went into active service. He remained in the service of the Government until the close of the war, when he was mustered out as brevet brigadier- general. He led his command in the battle of Resaca, participated in the capture of Cass- ville, battles of New Hope and Golgotha Churches, Kenesaw Mountain and Peach Tree Creek, at the latter of which his gallantry so jileased Gen. Hooker that he wrote to the Secretary of War "to call the attention of the department to the claims of Col. Benjamin Harrison, of the Seventieth Indiana Volunteers, for promotion to the rank of brigadier-general of volun- teers." Participating at the Grand Review at Washington, Gen. Harrison returned home and resumed legal pursuits. In 187(5 he was the unanimous choice of the Re])ublicans for governor of Indiana, l)ut was defeated at the polls. In 1879 he was appointed by President Hayes as a member of the Mississippi River commission; was chairman of the Indiana dele- gation to the Republican national convention in 1880, and on the ballot that nominated Gen. (iaitield for the Presidency, cast the entire vote of his State for the successful candi- date. After this (from 1881 to 1887), lie became United States Senator and became one of the most conspicuous figures in the nation. In 1888 he was nominated by the national 364 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Republican convention, at Chicago, for the Presidency of the United States. During the campaign he made numerous addresses, and although he had a vigilant enemy to combat, ruady to distort or mihconstrue his utterances, he did so remarkably well that not a single point was raised against him. His four years of administration marked an era of prosperity for the country, and at the national convention of 1892 held at Minneapolis, he was re- nominated on the first ballot. At the succeeding election he was defeated for a second term by Mr. t'leveland, and has since resided at Indianapolis. Mr. Harrison, while a student at college, met and loved Miss Caroline L. Scott, who became his wife in 1S53, and two children, l)Oth living, have blessed their union. The saddest event in the life of Mr. Harrison was the death of Mrs. Harrison in 1892. Wesley Ai.i-en, M. D. Among those of Marion County, Ind., who successfully follow the "healing art,"' as a profession is Dr. Wesley Allen, who was born on a farm belonging to his father, Joseph Allen, consisting of IfiO acres located two and a half miles northwest of West Newton, on March 2f), 1836. On this farm he made his home until he was about twenty four years of age, his early educational advantages having been received in the early subscription schools of his native township, from the time he was eight years old until he reached the age of nineteen. He then entered the '" Friends' Boarding School " located at Richmond, Ind , now known as Earlham College, which he attended one winter session of six or seven months, and one-half of a summer session. He then commenced the study of medicine in the ollice of Dr. Jesse Reagan, in West Newton, Ind., continuing his studies two years. In 1858 he taught one summer term in the common schools in AN'est Newton and in August, 1861, commenced the practice of his profession there, at the solicitation of his many friends and neighbors, l)efore he had graduated from any school of medicine. After a time he commenced attending lectures in the Indiana Medical College, from which he afterward graduated, some of his classmates becoming eminent medical practitioners. After complet- ing his legal studies he returned to West Newton and there has since made his home, a period of about thirty-two years. He has met with distinguished success in the practice of his noble but arduous profession, and is a member of the Marion County Medical Society, the State Medical Society, and the Mississippi Valley Medical Association. He was rejected for military service during the Civil War on account of a slight lameness. He is a member of and a trustee in the Methodist Episcopal Church and politically has alwaj's been a Republican and has ever taken an active interest in local politics. He was married October 20, 1861, to Rebecca A., daughter of Jesse and Ann ( Whitson) Jones, and to their marriage three children were born as follows: Or[iha; Alice, who married Lawrence V. Buskirk, of Bloomington, Ind., of which city he is now (IS93) mayor, has one son, Allen V.. and one child who died in infancy. The mother of these children died December 23. 1878, and Belle, the dautrliter of Homer and Mary (Payuter) Snodgrass, natives of Indiana, became his wife, to which union was born one son, Wesley, whose birth occurred Feiiruary 1, 1886. Joseph Allen, the father of Dr. Allen, was born in Shenandoah County, Va., August 14, 1794. of Quaker stock, and there he was brought up and received the education common to that time, which was mainly in the Quaker Church. He was married near Xenia, Ohio, in April, 1815. to P^liza- beth Cadwallador. a native of Virginia, l)orn February 21. 1797. a daughter of Moses and Mary Cadwallader. He farmed in the vicinity of Xenia until 1S24, then came to Indiana where he entered 160 acies of land in Dec;itur Township, Marion County, on which he lived until within a short time of his death which occurred in 1878. At the time of his purchase this land was covered with green timber, and his principal possessions consisted of a horse, a sack of flour and a (!0W, having spent his entire amount of money, consisting of $100, in paying for his first eighty acres. Of this farm he and his sons cleared 100 acres. He was an old line Whig in politics, then became a Republican and supported this party until his death. He was a member of the Quaker Church and in this faith reared his children, eleven of whom grew to maturity: Mary (deceased) married Wilson Barnett and left four children: Allen, Louisa, Eli and Preston; Solomon first married Annie Cox and afterward Mary A. Forsha, by whom he had two children: Linton and Asbury; Preston (deceased) married Susannah Jessup. by whom he had three children: Maria, Dr. J. Quincy and Etta; Sallie, widow of Layton Mills, has four children: Elijah, Lizzie, Lona and Joseph; Ellen (deceased) became the wife of Israel Comjiton and had six children: Elijah, Eliza J., Sam- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 365 uel. Jasper, Wesley and Sallic; Huldab, first married Elijah Mills a;id after Lis death became the wife of Levi Ballard, by whom she had six childreD: Amos, Laura, Emma, Ella, Edward and Lizzie; Moses married Mary Jones (deceased), by whom he has three children: Jesse, Flora and Emma; Joseph married Esther Wilson, and to them three children were given: James, Elmer and Frederick; Dr. Wesley, the subject of this biography; Eliza, who married llollin Hospins, with two children survives him, the names of the latter being Dr. Waiter and Horace; and William, who married Mary Constable, has one son, Charles. The mother of these children was called from life October 81, 1876, and their father November 9, LSTS. The paternal grandfather of Dr. Allen, Jackson Allen, was a Virginian, who was born about 1705. He lived in his native State until a few years before his death, which occurred at the home of his son, Solomon, in Parke County, Ind. He was a Quaker and was married to Sarah Bond by whom he had 12 children: Joseph, Solomon (deceased), Wesley, Benjamin, Sallie (Critz), Harmony (Bates), Rebecca (Woolman), Mary (Moody), Alice (Sanders), Anna (Laird), Edward Allen, and Kiith (Cox). Laban Hardino. Although Marion County, Ind., is well known for the energy, enter prise and push of its farmers, Laban Harding stands in the van in this industry, and has shown much wisdom and good judgment in the conduct of agricultural affairs, and through his own endeavors has won an enviable reputation. He is a native of the Hoosier State, born in Fayette County, near Connorsville, October 8, 1817, and at an early age became familiar with the duties of farm life. He was born on the farm belonging to his father, the same having been entered by his grandfather in 1810, and remained on the same until five years of age when he moved with his parents to Marion County, Ind. His father, Ede Harding, was born in Washington County, Ky., in 1793, and in 1806 moved with his parents to But- ler County, Ohio. There he remained until ISIO when he came to Fayette County, Ind., and there resided until 1822 when he moved to Marion County, this State. In the latter county he made his home until within a year or so of his death, which occurred in 1875, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Ray, of Hendricks County, Ind. He alKliated with the Democratic party up to the campaign of 1840, when he voted for Harrison and was a Whig until the formation of the Republican party, with which he was ever afterward iden- tified. He was drafted into the War of 1812, but was discharged on account of deafness. For many years he was a worthy member of the Baptist Church, and was active in his sup- port of all worthy enterprises. To his marriage were born seven children, five of whom survive as follows: Laban (our subject), Lavina (who married first John McCray, and after his death, Ambrose Hume, by whom she had six children), Oliver (married Miss Lavina Cox, who bore him seven children), John (married Miss Luna Brown and they have three chil- dren), and Sarah (who married first Harrison Ray, by whom she had two children, and after his death married Robert Spear). The mother of these children died in 1850 and the father subsequently married Rebecca Gowdy, nee Benn. Robert Harding, grandfather of our sub- ject, was born in Washington County, Penn., about 1760, and was married in that State to Martha Wade. Soon after he emigrated to Kentucky and in 1808 moved from there to But- ler County, Ohio, and thence to Indiana, in 1821. ■, There his death occurred the same year at the home of his son, Ede, father of our subject, in Fayette County. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, as were also four of his brothers. He was the father of a large fam- ily of children, thirteen of whom grew to mature years: John, Ruth, Avis, Martha, Nancy, Mary, Jemima, Elikum, Ede, Rol)ert, Samuel, Israel and Laban. He was of English extrac- tion. The youthful days of our subject were passed on the farm of 117 acres purchased by his father in Wayne Township, and he received his scholastic training in the old-fashioned log school-house of that period, attending three months in the year, and going a distance of three miles. He remained under the parental roof until twenty one years of age and assisted his father in the grist mill. On December 21, 1837, he was married to Miss Jemima McCray, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Lucas) McCray, and soon after moved on a farm in Wayne Township. This farm consisted of sixty-five acres, principally green timber, and for this he paid $11 per acre. Mr. Harding remained on this farm until 1866 and then moved to his present farm which consists of 100 acres. Since then he has added to the original tract until he now owns 225 acres, a good portion of which is well improved and well culti- vated. In his political views he is a Republican and cast his first presidential vote for W'. 366 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS H. Harrison. He is a member of tliH Biiptist Chiircli and an earnest worker in the same. Of the eleven children born to his marriage, all lived to mature years except Eh'za A., who died when eight years of age. The remainder are as follows: John, enlisted in Company I, Seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served three years (he held the rank of corporal when mustered out; at Chancellorsville he was wounded by a piece of shell and died from the effects of the same at his home in November, 1865; he was single); Samuel E. (single), died in 18()2; Mary E. (deceased), was a popular and well known teacher of Wayne Township, having followed that profession in the township for twenty-two years; Nancy, married Charles Montgomery and they have eight children, Ella, Myra, Mary, George. Samuel, Sarah, Flora and Kate); Elmira, married Christian Myers and died in iBfJS; William Newton married Mary MeConnell, and they have one child, William; Minerva, married John McClelland and became the mother of sis children (Rajanond, Eleanor, Her- bert, Jemima, John and Louise); Kate; Henry, married Alma Duzan and is the father of one child, George Laban, and Louella, married Thomas Craig. Phillip J. Roller. In giving a history of the prominent citizens of the Western States the biographical department of this work would lie incomjilete without mentioning the gen- tleman whose name heads this sketch, for he is deservedly ranked among its prominent farmers and stock men. He first saw the light of day April 2(t, 1888, iu Coshocton County, Ohio, and his parents, Andrew and Barbara (Sandels) Roller, were natives of Germany, coming to this country about 1885. This worthy couple were the parents of ten children — eight sons and two daughters — four of the sons dying in childhood. The remainder of the children grew to mature years and were named as follows: Caspar, married Mrs. Elizabeth Ermans; Phillip J., subject; William H., married Miss Margaret Gashbaugh; George, married Miss Anna Roof; Elizabeth, became the wife of John Roof, and Mary Ann, single, died at the age of twenty-two. Our subject grew to mature years in his native county, secured a fair education and when grown was united in marriage to Miss Emily Richcreek, daughter of George W. and Eliza (Mansfield) Richcreek. Their nuptials were celeljrated November 27, 1861, and to this happy union seven children were born — all sons, none of whom are married and all now at home or at school except the second, Decatur, who died in infancy. They were named as follows: William J., born Noveml)er 7, 1S6'2; Er- nest, born June 10, 1867; Andrew, born February 11, 1869; George, born April 10, 1872; Benjamin F., born July I, 1876, and Manford, born December 13, 1879. The old adage that " in unity is strength" is not better illustrated than in this family. The parents started in life with limited means and have reared this family of boys, five of whom have reached man's estate and are over six feet in height and weigh about 200 pounds each. They are all strong temperance men, are Democrats in politics and in church mat- ters have a leaning toward the Methodists. These brothers have clung together and have become the owners of 922 acres of land, each acre of which is worth $100. Besides this they have a good bank account and are classed among the substantial men of the country. The Richcreek family, of which Mrs. Roller is a member, came originally from England and settled in America at a very early date. The first branch of this family to take root in American soil was David Richcreek, who crossed the ocean from England and settled near Philadelphia, Penn., about 1760. David married Miss Mary Penn, a direct descendant of ^Villiam Penn, and three children were the fruits of this union: Thomas, David and Phil- lip. David settled near Philadelphia, Philli[) made his home in the Old Dominion and Thomas came to Ohio. The latter reared a family of three sons and five daughters. The sons were named James, David, George W. (father of Mrs. Roller), and the daughters were Nancy, Maria, Susan, Casander and Leauor. George W. Richcreek marrieil Miss Eliza Mansfield and eight sons and three daughters were born to them, as follows: Absalom (deceased); Mahala, married J. Chamberlin and how resides in Joplin, Mo.; Emily, married our subject; Jared C, married Miss Minnie Kountz and makes his home in Montana, Kan.: Edward A., married Miss Frances Baker and resides in Labette County, Kan., where he is now probate judge; Benjamin F., married Mary J. Wilkinson and resides in Remington, Ind. ; Jesse, married Miss Payne and lives in Great Bend, Kan.: Anna L., married William R. Moore and resided in McCune, Kan., until her death, in January, 1892. The next two children were twins — Hiram and Howard. The former is married and resides at Decatur, AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 367 111., and the latter married Miss Eflie Crabtree and resides near Paris, 111. The mother of these children died in February, 1882. William H.\eberle. Few among the many excellent meat markets and groceries that attract the eye in Indianapolis, have secured a more enduring hold on public favor and confi- dence than the establishment conducted by William Haeberle. It is one of the best equipped stores of its kind in the city, where patrons can always rely upon getting a very superior article, satisfactory treatment and prompt attention. Mr. Haeberle was born in Germany in February, 1863, is a young man of pleasing manners, and combines jiush, enterprise and excellent business qualities, and has before him a promising future. His jiiirents, Gotlieb and Frederika Haeberle, were natives of the old country, but crossed the ocean to America in 1881 and settled in Indianapolis. They were the parents of ten children of which seven are living, as follows: Gotlieb, married Miss Mary Branchle and is now living in Indianapolis; Frederika, married Adolph Lentz and is also a resident of this city; Christian, married Caro- line OfT and is a resident of this city; Christiana, married Carl Meiser and makes her home in Germany; Carrie, married John Beyer of this city; Fredrick, married Miss Amelia Kiefer and lives in Indianapolis; and William, the subject of this sketch. The latter was about eighteen years of age when he came with his parents to Indianapolis. He was married in February, ISS-"), to Miss Anna Kiefer, daughter of Jacob and Frederika Kiefer, both natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Kiefer came to America when single and were married in Indi- anapolis. Three children have been born to our subject and wife: Frederika, born August 15, 1886; Alma, born December 21, 1888; and Lula, born May 21, 1889. Our subject learned the butcher's trade and for some time has been engaged in that business. For seven years he has been in business for himself and has a fine grocery store and meat market on Brookside Avenue and Jupiter Street, this city. In recognition of the class of people he caters to Mr. Haeberle has made it his aim to keep only the superior meats and the freshest and best groceries. His parents are living but his wife's father and mother are both deceased. To the latter couple were born five children, as follows: William, single and residing in Kansas; Annie, wife of our subject; Jacob, single, residing in Indianapolis; Louis, single and lives in this city; and Amelia, married Fredrick Haeberle, brother of our subject, and lives in Indianapolis. Fred W. Pape, blacksmith and wagon-maker at 83 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, is a mechanic skilled and experienced in his line of business. His career has been distinguished for enterprise and uprightness and he is well liked in the community. Possessed of more than the average skill in his business, the fickle goddess of fortune seems to smile benignly on him and his aspirations, and he has gained a large and permanent patronage. Born in Germany. March 7, 1866, he is a son of William and Christina (Hahne) Pape, natives also of the Old Countrj-, where they were reared and married. Six children were born to this estimable couple, as follows: William, married Miss Helena Hiindling and resides in Indian- apolis; Christina, married William Bodenl)erg and makes her home in this city; Fred W. our subject; Henry, deceased; Charles, single and resides in this city, and Henry, now de- ceased. The father of these children was a soldier in the German army and participated in the French War in 1870 and 1871. He went through without being wounded but lost his health and died soon after the war closed. After his death, or in 1885, the mother came to America and here her death occurred one year later. The subject of this sketch passed his boyhood and youth in his native country and was there educated. He learned the black smith trade in Germany, and for six years has followed that in connection with wagon mak ing in Indianapolis. Success has crowned his efforts. In the year 1887 he was married in Indianapolis to Miss Minnie Holtz, daughter of August Holtz, of this city, and two children have blessed this union: Walter, born in 1889, and Alfred, born in 1892. Both are living and are bright, intelligent little fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Pape are members of the German Lutheran Church. Eli Heiny. This gentleman was born in Stumptown (now New Danville), Lancaster County, Peun. , July 8, 1822, and about 1827 was taken bj' his parents to Maytown, Penn. , about seven or eight miles from his birthplace. Two years later they removed to Carroll County, Ohio, where the father purchased forty acres of green timber land and on this place they lived for some three or four years. They continued to reside in this county until Eli was 388 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS about fourteen years of age then moved to W'.ivne County, Ohio, and purchased 120 acres of land on which they lived two years then sold out and returned to Carroll County where the parents again purchased eighty acres of green timber land and the father with the assistance of his five sons started to clear it. They sold out on the day that William Heniy Harrison was elected President, loaded their goods on a wagon and started for Indiana, but on their way out of the county, passed the polls and although he and his eldest sons were Democrats and an attempt was made to prevent them from casting their ballot they were determined to exercise their right of franchise and succeeded in casting their vote for the Democratic candidate. They then proceeded on their way and at the end of three weeks reached their destination which was Hamilton County. There the father purchased \'20 acres of land, for which he paid !?<)()(), and set about the arduous labor of clearing his land, his iron constitution standing him in good stead amid the hardships and privations of pio- neer life. Until a log house could be erected the family lived in a rented log house in the vicinit}', then moved into their own house in the spring of 1841, which at that time was con sidered a substantial and convenient residence. The house was built of hewed logs, with clapboard roof, puncheon floor, etc., and here Eli made his home until his marriage in the spring of 1848, although from the time he attained his majority he laljored for himself among the various farmers of the neighborhood, receiving for his services about $1 per month. He chopped cordwood for 25 cents a cord, averaging al)out two and a half cords a day, and considered that he was doing well to earn that much. He also drove hogs from Noblesville, Ind., to Peru, and from Noblesville to Cincinnati, for H7J cents a day in trade, being compelled to return home on foot. He was allowed $2 for expenses on the trip to Cincinnati, a journey that lasted ten days, and on one trip saved $1 of that money. The Wabash River had to be forded, as there was no bridge, and many times he had to wade the river in December when the water was almost at freezing point. This was in 1844 and Mr. Heiny used to cheer himself up with singing the campaign songs that were so popular in that day. In March, 1848, he was united in wedlock to Catherine, daughter of Henry Brenneman, a native of Pennsylvania, in which State she was also born and in the same little village in which Mr. Heiny first saw the light of day. Immediately after his marriage he rented 103 acres of land of his father inlaw in Perry Township, Marion County, having become acquainted with Mr. Brenneman while selling clocks in Marion and adjoining counties, a business he had carried on for about six months, prior to the death of his father, at which he earned about 112 a month and expenses. He continued to rent land for about ten years, at the end of which time Mr. Brenneman deeded the farm to him and his wife. There was an old one-story brick house on the place and a round log stable, but eight years later, in 18")^, his father in law put u]i for him a big two-story frame house i[i which he and his family have lived ever since, although excellent additions of brick have been made. At the time he located on the farm only about twenty-three acres were cleared but he has since cleared alioiit forty acres, twelve of which were quite heavily cov ered with sugar maples and black walnut trees. The former trees he cut into cordwood which he sold for iff 1.50 a cord and the walnut trees he split into rails and the refuse he burned. In 18.50 he purchased eight}' acres of land in Hamilton County for 1700 and three or four years later he sold this land for 11,500. In 1856 he bought 300 acres in Center Township, Marion County, for $7,000, borrowing 11,000 to pay down and giving a mortgage for the rest. As the ])a)'ments came due he met them and six years later he sold the land for $17,000, half of which went to his brother in-law, who purchased the place with him. In 1805 he bought 167 acres in Perry Township, paying therefor $14,100, and he is also the owner of some valuable property in Indianapolis on South Meridian Street and State Street. He has always been a Democrat politically and in 187() was nominated by that ])arty to the important office of county treasurer, but he was defeated, as was the balance of the ticket, and for the same position he was again defeated, with his ticket, in 1882, although on both occasions his friends declared him elected. In 1888 he was made the nominee for State representative, without solicitation on his part, and with his ticket was triumphantly elected. He gave his hearty support to all Democratic measures and the good of his section was always his first thought, in fact, he made an able and influeutial legislator. Seven children have been born to himself and wife, two of whom (twin boys) died in infancy. The five AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 3fS9 who grew up are as follows: Benjauiiu F. : Isaac M. , who married Mary, daughter of John Aiiderson, has two children — Charles and Mabel; Henry H.; Levi Clinton, and Cliarles W. Mr. Heiny's father, Jacob, was born in Pennsylvania in 1795 and for some time kept tavern in Lancaster and Maytown. He was a cooper by trade but did not follow it a great deal. He died in Hamilton County, lud.. in 1847, aged fifty-two years, having been married in Pennsylvania in 1818 to Catherine Gall, to whom were Ijoru eight children, of whom Isaac died in infancy. The following grew to maturity: Henry, who died April 15, 18(53, aged forty-four years two months and nine days, married Annette Stichter, of Noblesville, Ind. ; Eliza (Forre) lives in Clarksville, Ind.; Eli (the subject of this sketch); Christian, of Hamil- ton County. Ind., married Barbara Heiuy, a distant relative; George is a resident of Indian- ola, Iowa, and is married; Jacob died May 29, 1873, aged forty -seven years and twenty days, unmarried; Maria married Isaac M. Caylor, of Clarksville, Ind. Elizabeth Heiny, grand- mother of subject, whose maiden name was Stern, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., June 6, 1776, and died February 8, 1856, aged seventy nine years seven months and twenty- three days. The grandfather John Heiny was born in Lancaster County, Penn. Martin Seerley. He whose name heads this sketch is a native of Frederick County, Md., where he was born November 15, 1818, being taken by his parents to Lancaster County, Penn., in 1824. which place continued to be his home until the fall of 1836, when he came to Marion County, Ind., soon after which his father entered forty acres of land in Hancock County, but never lived on it. He was a sicklesmith by trade, but had lost his eyesight before leaving Pennsylvania, therefore never afterward working at this occupation. After the arrival of the family in this section Martin and his brother rented eighty acres of land on Fall Creek which they tilled two years, then rented eighty acres on White River in Wash- ington Township, which they farmed eight years, after which they rented a 160-acre tract in Center Township for eight years. In 1855 Martin purchased eighty acres of Jesse Grace in Decatur Township, about one-half of which was cleared and in which they moved, set- tling in a little log house which had been erected thereon. In 187(t he purchased tifty-two acres more, and in 1872 made an additional purchase of sixty acres, and in 1877 of forty acres. Of this land thirty acres are in timber, twenty-five or thirty acres are cleared, and 200 acres are under cultivation, averaging about eighteen bushels of wheat to the acre. Mr. Seerley has always been a Republican in his political views, and his first vote was cast for James K. Polk, notwithstanding the fact that his father was a Democrat. He belongs to the English Lutheran Church, in which he is an elder, and at various times has heiil township offices. October 31, 1844, he was married to I'jlcinda, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Bower, l)y whom he became the father of eight children, Martin L., who married Mary B., daughter of John M. Chamberlain, by whom he has seven children: Sarah F., Elizabeth, John M., Thomas W., Nellie B., Indiana and Victoria; Silas, who married Rhoda B., daughter of Thomas F. Armstrong, has two children: Mary M. and William E. ; Julia A., who married Jonathan Foltz, has four children, Gertrude, Bertha F., Mary B. and Sarah; Joseph D. married Ruth E., daughter of John Scott, and has two children: Jessie and Ruth Etta: Mary, who married Elijah S. Miller, and has three children, Albert N"., Harry and Lulu P. ; and Sarah C, who married Perry F. Hurd, by whom she has a daugh- ter, Mary E. Two children born to Mr. and Mrs. Seerley died in infancy. Joseph Seerley, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Pennsylvania in 1782, and was brought up in the State of his birth. He was married in 1817 to Elizabeth, daughter of George P. Brown, and died in Indiana in 1842, having been an active participant in the War of 1812. His family consisted of six children, five of whom lived to grow up: Martin; Thomas, who married Eliza A. Smith, by whom he became the father of three children; Homer H., John J. and Frank N. : William, who married Mary Messersmith, became the father of ten chil dren: Marcellus, Bayard, Horace, Frank, Elwood D. , Charles T., William, Flora, Grace and Ida; Elizabeth, widow of Peter Blue, has nine children: Indiana (who married Nelson Chamberlain), Rometa. Rachel, Charles, (who married a Miss Lewis), Albert, Cortez and Kate (twins), George and Blanche. The grandmother of these children died in 1809 at the age of seventy nine years and ten months. The grandfather, Joseph Seerley, was born about 1760. Daniel Bower, the father of Mrs. Martin Seerley, was born in Frederick County, Md. , Feb ruary 4, 1800, and was married there in 1824 to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Ringer, 24 370 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS and in 1828 they came to Indiana, and after one year's residence in New Hjinuony camp to Marion County, Ind., where they lived until their respective deaths, October 21, 1852, and December 23, 1872. Mr. Bower was a farmer, andhadlonjj been amemlter of the Lutheran Church. To himself and wife eight chrldren were given, the following of whom lived to maturity: Elcinda (Mrs. Seerley); Louisa; Mahala C. ; Luther, wlio married Rebecca Smith, and is now dead; Ann E., married Samuel Harper; Emeline, who became the wife of Jacob Van Valkenburg, and is now no more. The maternal grandfather of Mrs. Seerley was Jacob Ringer, who emigrated to America in his early manhood. He was born about 1775, was married about 171tf), and ijecame the father of four children: Barbara (deceased), who mar- ried Conrad Ringer; Katharine (decea.sed), who married Henry Werstler; Daniel, who married Elizabeth Ringer; and Jacob (deceased), who married Maria Snay. Mr. Bower died about the year 1843. Adam Scott. It is with true interest that the biographer takes up his pen to speak of those worthy citizens whose active lives have ceased on earth but whose influence extends still and will continue to extend among all who knew them. This truth is doubly true when such a man has established for himself and his children a repiitation for integrity, character and ability. Adam Scott was born in Jedborougli, Scotland, March 31, 1S25, and was one of the oldest and best known contractors and builders of Indianapolis. His death, which oc curred June 1(5, 1893, was the result of an acute attack of pneumonia, coupled with heart complications. In 1850, when this city was comparatively a village, Mr. Scott settled in Indianapolis, and since that time, until his death, he constantly resided here. For many years he was of the firm of Scott & Nicholson, and carried on an immense business on Ken- tucky Avenue, where the plans for some of the best buildings in the State were prepared. Of late years he was with Charles Pierce, one of the most extensive public contractors in the United States. The first work done in Indianapolis by Mr. Scott was the building of the stone work utilized in the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, and he afterward constructed the Marion County Court House, the Bates House and other of the most substantial buildings in the city. His fame as a builder was not contined to his home, and the magnificent custom houses at Atlanta, Ga., and Birmingham, Ala., were constructed under his supervision. In 1883 he retired from business, but was not content to spend the remainder of his days in idle ness and, as above stated, he formed a partnership with Charles Pierce & Co., with which company he was prominent in the erection of the court house at Muncie, Anderson ami Evansville. After the completion of the Evansville edifice, Mr. Scott again retired from business pursuits and lived a quiet life witli his family until his death. In character his true old Scotch blood was always apparent and his honest, straightforward principles were the pride of his life. There was no pretense or humbug about him. He was what he ap- peared to be, an honest man, whose sympathies were always with the people. He was a stanch Republican in politics, but took no man to task on account of an opposite political belief. The Masonic Ad cocuir in speaking of him says: "It was our privilege to know him for many years, and for the last few years to enjoy an intimate friendship that often brought us together. We have never known a more candid, consistent, upright man, nor one who followed the golden rule more closely in all his intercourse with others.'' He was a charter member of Pentalpha Lodge, No. 5()4, A. F. & A. M., and also a thirty second member of the Scottish Rite. For many years he was a member of tiie English Lutheran church, and a deacon in the same f(jr some time. He was twice married. H.vRKY M. Mavhew. To follow out the lines of trade centering in a provision store would call for considerable experience of one's mental powers. The dealer in the necessi- ties of life must needs be a man of great discrimination and superior judgment and these es.sential qualities are possessed in an eminent degree by Harry M. Mayhew, who has a well located, well supplied and admirably conducted establishment in North Indianapolis, which was established three years ago on a limited scale, but which at once leaped into popular favor and is now one of the well patronized business houses of that portion of the city. He was born at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ind., December 22, 1858, his father, Frank Mayhew, having been born in Cincinnati, in which city he learned the trade of a carriage painter. He afterward moved to Shelbyville and still later to W'aldron, Ind., where he died at the untimely age of thirty-five years, at which time his son, Harry M., was a small AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 371 child. He was a member of an Indiana regiment during the Civil War and was a man of much public spirit and enterprise. Harrv M. Mayhew was educated in the ]jublie sclioola of Shelbvville and while growing up learned the trade which his father had followed — that of carriage painting. He also has two l)rothers that followed in their father's footsteps and all are substantial residents of North Indianapolis. After l)ecomiug proficient in his trade he followed tlie calling of a carriage painter for eight years, starting in business with no capital, but liis success was assured from the start for he possessed the necessary energy, push and Jntelligence, and was not slow to grasp at any opportunity that came in his way. He has always been keenly alive to his own interests, but he has never taken advantage of others' necessity, and as a natural consequence he has numerous warm friends and his estab- lishment is well patronized. He has been a resident of North Indianapolis for the past eleven years, having located in this section when there was no town whatever. He has seen the place grow and develop into a town of '2,000 or more inhabitants and to become one of the most desirable suburbs of the city of Indianapolis. Mr. Mayhew is married to Miss Linnie Fonts, of Indianapolis, by whom he has one bright and promising little son — Russell. Dr. Shadrach L. Ferree. One of the old and honored medicine men and citizens of Indianapolis is Dr. Shadrach L. Ferree. This gentleman was born iu Clermont County, Ohio, July 14, 1830, and is a son of Moses and Keziah (Medearis) Ferree. His father was a native of Kentucky and was one of the early settlers of Rush County, Ind., having located there as early as 1835, and made his home there during the balance of his life, which ter- minated May 5, 1863. He was a careful and successful farmer and a good business manager and man of affairs, as is evidenced by the fact that when he located in Rush County he pos- sessied himself of 160 acres of unimproved but favorably situated land, which he improved and built on until it was one of the finest farms in the county, besides rearing and helping his children in various ways, and otherwise accumulated a tine property. His wife, who was a native of Ohio, survived him until April 25, 1885, and died at Greensburg, Ind. , aged eighty-three years. Of the twelve children of this worthy couple, two of their sons, Rich- ard C. and Charles M. Ferree, twins, served the Union cause in the Civil War and the former was killed at Resaca, the latter afterward becoming a well-known citizen and cap- italist of Kansas City, Mo. When his parents removed to Rush county Dr. Ferree was five years old. He was reared in the old i)ioneer way upon his father's primitive farm and gained his early education in the common schools, by three or four months' attendance dur ing the winter seasons, his services being required by his father during the balance of the year, for those were days when help was scarce and ready money was not plenty, and about every member of every family, from the youngest to the eldest, was obliged to assume some part of the burden of providing for the sustenance and welfare of the family. At the age of twenty, being dissatisfied with the education he had been enabled to obtain, he so man- aged to study a year in the academy at Knightstown, and later was enabled to be a student for two years thereafter at Asbury University at Greenca.stle, Ind. After leaving the last mentioned institution, he was for two years engaged successfully in the drug business at Columbus, Ind., and during that time took up and pursued the study of medicine to the point when he was obliged to dispose of his drug store in order to return home and com- plete his professional education. This he did, and in due time we find him located at Greenwood, busily engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery. In 1801, after two years there, he removed to London, Ind., and there resided, practicing and constantly study- ing his profession until 1880. Meantime, in 18<>9, he attended the Indiana Medical College, graduating therefrom in 1870, one of the first to receive the degree of M. D. from that institu- tion. In 1880 he took up his residence in Indianapolis where he has since enjoyed a profitable and constantly widening professional popularity. He is a member of the Marion County Medical Society and of the Indiana State Medical Society, and is in everyway inlluentiai and useful in his profession as well as a citizen. Dr. Ferree was married June 13, 18(51, to Emmeret E. Loomis, a native of New York, and a daughter of Major Ruel and Eleanor (Haven) Loomis. Major Loomis began service in the Civil War with the rank of captain and was promoted for merit to major of the Fifth Indiana Cavalry. Later, he gave up his life to his country at the battle of Marietta. Dr. and Mrs. Ferree have had five children, 372 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS only two of whom are living: Leslie C. and Edgar L. Ferree, both of Kansas City, where the first is engaged in the real estate and loan business and the latter holds a responsible position in the custom house. Since the organization of the Republican party, in 1856, Dr. Ferree h, 1807, and is a splendid type of the enterprise, industry and self reliance of the early Indiana pioneer. His long life of industry and use fulness and ids record for integrity and truehearted faithfulness in all the relations of life h;ive given him a hold upon the community which all might well desire to share. His parents, George and Mary (Story) Sloan, were natives of the Keystone State, where they were married. Seven children were born to this union, as follows: Nellie (deceased), was the wife of Robert Smith; Thomas (deceased); Polly (deceased), was the wife of Joseph Herestich; Peggy (deceased), was the wife of John Harris; John (deceased), and William. The father was a soldier in the War of 1812. He died about 18-")"), aged sixty-live years. Our subject moved with his parents to Ohio in 1817, and settled with them in Clermont County, where his father bought sixty acres of improved land and IdO acres of wild land adjoining. He remained on his father's farm until about of age, when he married Miss Deborah Stausbnrg. a native of New Jersey, and subsequently purchased a small farm of twenty five acres in Clermont County. He remained on this about two years, and then returned to his father's farm, where he remained until 1833, when he and his wife and two children started for Indiana, the trip occupying two weeks. He located in Montgomery County and bought eighty acres of land, twenty-five acres of which were improved, and paid for the same f40(*. On tliis tract were 300 sugar trees, and one week during the first season, he got thirty six barrels of sugar water. Mr. Sloan remained on this tract four years and then sold it for |(>00. He returned to Clermont County, Ohio, and rented a house in Clarks- ville, where he made his home for nearly a year, working during that time in Eli Hale's pork-house. Then he again moved to Indiana and located in Marion County within a mile of where he now lives, and there bought 160 acres of land, making the purchase in Februaiy when the ground was covered with snow. He paid $1,000 down, and turning in two horses, a wagon and a side-saddle for $400; he gave his note for the remainder, which was 1100. When the snow disappeared Mr. Sloan discovered that most of the land was poor, but he lived there for four or five years. He then sold it for $l,tiOtt, and rode horseback to Louis- ville, Ky., to see about purchasiug the Voorhees farm, which comprised 200 acres, and which was within a mile of his place. He bought the farm in Louisville, paying 12,050 for it, and there lieing no house on this tract he was compelled to remain on his old place about a year. He then moved to the Voorhees farm and farmed the same for four or five years, when he bought eighty acres known as the Major John Bell's farm, paying for the same $2,360. After this he purchased eighty acres adjoining of the railroad company, paying for the same |1,400, and at once moved on the eighty acres known as the Bellow's farm, on which was a story and a half frame house. This house stood right on the Michigan road, then the great thoroughfare of travel, and he kept tavern for thirty years. At the same time he kept his farms in a flourishing condition and added to them until aljout the begin- ning of the war, when he owned 7"i() acres. He ke])t tavern up to about 1870, when he gave it up and erected a handsome brick house just back of the old tavern, which was then torn down. Since that time he has followed farming. His first wife died in August, 1883, leaving him ten children, one having died in infancy. Those who lived to mature years were named as follows: Lydia J., wife of John McMullen, of Boone County, Ind. ; Julia Ann, died in 1892. She was the wife of John E. Jones, of Montgomery Count v, Ind.; Jackson, died in 1880; Alfred, died in 1885; Gilman, of Putnam County, Ind. : Eliza, wife of William Coffee, of Indianapolis; Silvina O. , wife of George Leonard, of Indianapolis; Sarah, wife of John Pike, of Marion County, Ind. ; Oliver B. , of Indianapolis, and Lafayette, of Marion County. In Eel)ruary, 1884, Mr. Sloan married Miss Mary F. McNiel, daughter of John and Mary (Cook) McNiel, and now lives with her on his farm in Marion County. Our subject has been a Democrat in his political views all his life, and he voted for Gen. Jackson when the latter was elected. He has voted for every Democratic president since that time. Mrs. Sloan's father, John B. McNiel, was a native of Fayette County, Ind., born in 1812, and he was a farmer all his life. He was peaceful and never had a lawsuit iu his life. He was the father of sixteen children, thirteen of whom were daughters and the rgmainder sons. Four of these children died in infancy, and the following grew to mature years: Sarah E. died in 1889; George K. died iu 1878 (he enlisted in the Eighth Indiana Infantry, and served all 380 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS through the Rebellion); Daniel, resides in Wabash County, Ind. (he was a soldier in the Heventy-tifth Indiana Infantry Regiment, and was all through the war); Martha A., is the wife of William Low, of Wabash County, Ind.; Mary F., wife of our subject; Matilda, died in 1861; Caroline, died in 1862; Vantory Y. , is the wife of Calvin McLaugh- lin, of Marion County, Ind. ; Margaret R., wife of Philip Love, of Marion County; Delia, wife of Harry Worthington, Kansas City, Mo.; John Charles, of Marion County, and Lola I., wife of W. B. Harris, of Indianapolis. The motiier of these children was a native of Kentucky, and died in 1S80. The father passed away the following year. Ch.\rles Schilling. As another evidence of the intelligence and usefulness of the (Termaii class of western citizens, we are glad of the opportunity of jiresenting this sketch. Its subject needs no eulogy, and we give a "'plain unvarnished"' sketch of his life, believing that there is in it matter of pride to his own Fatherland people, and certainly enough to instruct and encourage young men beginning life under difficulties. Mr. Schilling was born in Minden, Germany (Westphalia), April 3, 1S35, to the marriage of Frederick and Maria (Slenceker) Schilling, both natives of the old country, where they passed their entire lives. They were the parents of five children, of whom our subject and Henry, are the only ones living. The mother died when Charles was but seven years of age, and the father received his final summons about 1S(>6. The early days of our subject were passed on a farm in his native country and he attended the schools of that country about three years only. From the age of seven to twenty-one he worked around on different farms herding, etc., and from the age of seven to fourteen he received for his services about 5 cents a day. This small amount he was ol)liged to turn over to his father to buy rye for bread. One memorable year rye was worth $4. 50 a iiushel and anything almost was used to make liread. The family had no meat, and potatoes, with the bread above mentioned, was about all the food they had. Even of this bread they frequently did not get enough to satisfy their hunger. When four- teen years of age young Schilling began to receive wages, or what was considered wages at that time in the old country, and the tirst year he receiveeen above reproach. He enjoys the reputation of being a substantial and progressive farmer, and has also been considered an intelligent and thoroughly posted man on all the current topics of the ilay. Although now in his eighty- second year time has dealt leniently with him and he is still in the enjoyment of compara- tively good health, and takes as deep an interest in all piililic enterprises as in his more youtliful days. Mr. Collins was born in Hamilton ('ounty, Ohio, August 5, 1812, fourteen miles northwest of Cincinnati, to the marriage of Ephraim and Catherine (Scottj Collins. The elder Collins was born in Maryland about 1777 and was married in Pennsylvania to Miss Scott who bore him six children, five of whom reached mature years, as follows; Mary (deceased), married James Chambers and thej' had one (^hild, Isaac. She died" in 1891 ; Charles (deceased), married first Patsy Powell and afterward Agnes Blair, uee Johnson. He had two children, Katherine and Mary J., by the tirst union and six by the last, Charles, Isaac, Willard, Susan and Delia. Robert Collins (deceased), was the husband of Susan Stephens who bore him one child, James; Sarah (deceased), was the wife of William C^olumby by whom she had four children, three now living, Charlf-s, Elizabeth and Susan; Isaac Col- lins (deceased), married Sarah Dane and they became the parents of two children, Alary and Ephraim, both deceased; and Andrew Collins, our subject. The mother of these children died about 1873, when quite aged, over four score years. The father served in the War of 1812. Robert Collins, grandfather of our subject, was born in Maryland, but when a young AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 385 man emigrated to Ohio, and died in that State wlien our subject was a small hoy. It is supposed that tlie grandfather served iu the Revolutionaiy War, and that he was of Irish parentage. He was almost one hundred years old at the time of his death. The original of this notice grew to manhood in his native county but received limited educational advantages, the schools at that time being subscription schools. He attended only three or four sessions of three mouths each, but as he was apt in figures and in that time went past the double rule of three in Pike's Arithmetic. The old Webster spelling book was used then. Mr. Collins was married January 30, 1834, to Miss Susan Hill, daughter of John Hill, of Ohio, and up to the time of his marriage had resided on his father's farm. After that important event took place he moved to a little tract of twenty-five acres in Hamilton County, Ohio, owned by his wife's grandmother, and tilled the soil there until 1840 when he came to Marion County, Ind. He settled on eighty acres in Section Twelve, Range Four east, Franklin Township, which his father had entered, paying $1.25 per acre, and which he deeded to our subject, the patent being signed by Andrew Jackson, President. On this tract of land our subject erected a log cabin, sixteen feet square, and commenced the arduous lalwr of clearing the forest. He lived in this cabin for about ten years after which which he put up a one-story frame. Later he added another story and lived in this until about 1883 when the house was destroyed by fire. On the same site he erected a one-story frame of four rooms and now resides in this. Three children were born to his marriage, Ludisa, Elijah and JohnH. The eldest child. Ludisa, was born November 9, 1834, and married Lewis Toon. She became the mother of five children, as follows: Andrew, who married Mary Hittle; Carrie, who married Warren Adams; Emma, who married Marion Swarts; Susan, who married Edward Guss; and Richard. The second child of our subject, Elijah, was Ijorn June 24, 1838. He married Emily Tolan and they became the parents of three children: Susan married Robert Moore; Charles married Mary Maze; and Ollie. Our subject's third child, John H., was born May 15, 1843. He married Miss Rebecca Cress and they have two children, Rob- ert H., who married Carry Smith, and Nettie Collins. Elijah Collins, son of our subject, was drafted into the army in 1863 but did not serve long. John H. Collins, the other son, enlisted in 1862 and served until close of hostilities. He was in the last battle that occurred before Lee's surrender. In his political views our subject was a free-soil Whig but later on espoused the cause of the Republican party of which he has since been a warm advocate. His first vote was cast for Gen. Jackson and when the Republican i^arty nominated John C. Fremont, he voted for him as he did for Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Collins is a member of the United Brethren Church which he has attended for over sixty years, and he was licensed to exhort. He has served as class leader and superintendent of the Sunday-school for several years, and is a man highly esteemed in the community. William Woodford White. It is always a pleasure to deal with the history of one who is a inemlier of one of those grand old families who have for generations been distinguished for patriotism, heroism, and the strong characteristics whicli have made them prominent wherever they have settled. William Woodford White is one of the early pioneers of Marion County, Ind., and is descended from an old and prominent Virginia family. His father, Nathaniel White, was a native of the Old Dominion, but in early manhood emigrated to Kentucky, and was there married to Miss Margaret McFarland. There were children born to this union as follows: Green (deceased); Louisa (deceased), was the wife of William Alston; Thersy (deceased), was the wife of Andrew Moorhouse; Milton (deceased); Ann (deceased), was the wife of Alfonso Bryan; William W., our subject; Hattie (deceased), was the wife of Perry Ransdell, and The father of these children died in 1812. Grandfather White was a native of Scotland, and from his sturdy Scotch ances- tors our subject no doubt inherits his perseverance and industry. William W. White was born in Jessamine County, Ky. , February 25, 1809, and although nearly eighty-five years of age is in the enjoyment of comparatively good health. When about two years of age he was left fatherless and his mother soon afterward moved to Harrison County, Ky., where she had a brother living. From there she moved to Boone County, Ky. , where she bought fifty acres and her older sons put up a cabin on the tract and commenced to clear the forest. On this farm they resided for twelve years and then moved to Marion County, Ind., where our subject's elder brother, Milton White, had settled on 160 acres of land, a short time 386 MEMOIRS OF nXDIANAPOLIS before. TLiis land the latter bad bought with the proceeds of the sale of the fifty acre tract in Boone County, Ky. Milton White paid $1.25 per acre for the tract in Marion County, entering it from the Government, and in the fall of 1824 the family moved on this. A cabin, eighteen feet square, of round logs had been erected for them before their arrival, but as it had no chimney or doors, they had to provide these afterward. There were l)ut three fami- lies within three miles of their location, and amid these rude surroundings they Ijegan their career as early settlers. They first began clearing the land, and by spring they had about six acres cleared of trees, and the next year thej' put in a crop of corn, but raised no wheat for about six years, i)ecause they had no mills to grind it. (iame was very plenty then, and deer was frequently killed within a hundred yards of the cabin. Wild turkeys were so common that no one cared to shoot them. On this farm our subject lived for seven years, and then bought 1()0 acres of school section land, which sold for $1.40 an acre, one fourth down and the balance in ten years. In 1833, soon after he bought this tract, our subject married Miss Martha Vandiver, erected a cabin on his land, and moved with his bride into this. For about a year he remained on this, elearingabout four acres in that time, and then, finding that he would not l)e able to [)ay for if, he sold it for $240, where he had paid $60 for if, and the man he sold fo assumed the balance of the payment due the State. Mr. White then entered eighty acres in Franklin township, paying $1.25 per acre, but three years later sold this and entered 120 acres in another part of Franklin township, paying f 1.25 per acre, later he bought forty acres for $2.50 per acre, on which a small cabin was being built, and in that he lived for a few years. In 1848 he erected the house in which he is now living. He now has 130 acres cleared, most of it his own labor, and he has cleared as much ground for others as for himself. Mr. White is not a church member and he belongs to no secret organizations. His first vote was cast before he was eighteen years of age, for Gen. Jack- son, and he has been a Democrat in politics ever since. To his marriage were born eight children, as follows: James B. ; Robert A. ; Margaret; Sallie, wife of James Nolan, of Ken- tucky; Clarissa; Green, who married Anna Anderson, and was left a widower with six children — Harry P., Laura, Edith, William W., Robert L., and Caroline; Milton, (deceased); Eliza, widow of John Brener, has five children — Ollie, Frank, Nellie, Floy, and Ralph. James Webb. The time has arrived when it becomes the dnty of the people of this country to perpetuate the names of their pioneers, to furnish a record of their early settle- ment and relate the story of their progress. In biographical history is found a power to instruct men by precedent, to enliven the mental faculties and to waft down the river of time a safe vessel in which the names and actions of the people who contributed to raise this couutrj' from its primitive state may be preserved. One of the representative pioneers of Marion County, Ind., was James Webb, a native Virginian, born in 1794, and who, when about twelve years of age, moved with his parents to Henry County, Ky. There he grew to manhood and there he obtained a limited education common at that period, probably not attend- ing school over six months altogether. He was married in Henry County, Ky., in 1810, to a Miss Sandford, and there he continued to make his home until 1832, when he moved to Marion County, Ind. He bought 300 acres of land and added to this from time to time until he became the owner of about 1,500 acres. His chief occupation, and in fact almost his whole business, was raising stock of all kinds, and at this he made a complete success, accumulating property worth over $100,000 before his death in 1886. He was a Whig in politics, afterward a Democrat and an active partisan. He served in the Indian War of 1836, was not a member of any secret organization but was an active member of the Christian Church in which his wife also held membership. A man of medium height and weight, he was possessed of an iron con.stitutiou and indomitable energy, and lived to be ninety-two years of age. He was the father of seven children, as follows: James E. (who married Mattie Combs, daughter of F. Combs, has three children, Addie, Isaiah and Ella); Hannah (married Charles Orme and is the mother of six living children, four being deceased); Nancy (married Ethell)ert Bryan and died without issue); Elizabeth (married Charles Browning, now deceased, and has five children, Albert who married Catherine Stewart, Hannah who married Jesse Sells, Nancy who married Frank Brand and Eli who married Elizabeth Car- ter); Sarah (deceased, married Augustin Beasley and to them were born Joseph, Augustin, John, Lucretia (widow of Daniel Brewer), Bettie (wife of Mr. Bowen), Fannie (wife of Edgar AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 387 Brewer), Affia and Alice); Susan (deceased, married Charles Browning and to them were born Lloyd (who married Matie Browning), John (who married Emma McNutt), and Oscar (who married Mattie Ballard); and John S. (deceased, who married Nancy Royster and became the father of live children). James Webb's tirst wife died and he was married a second time. John Sauford Webb was born in Henry County, Ky., in 181J, and there grew to mature j'ears, receiving but a limited education. He came on a prospecting trip to Indiana and also visited Illinois, after which, in 1S32, he came with his parents to the Hoosier State, settling in Marion County. Here he was married in 1S39, to Miss Nancy Koyster, and the six children born to them were named as follows: Mary F. (wife of William Lockwood, is the mother of two children, Nora (wife of Frank Rogers), and Margaret); James W. (mar- ried Mary Grube and has four living children, Dora, Anna (widow of Rev. Charles Lewis), Betty and Frederick); Sarah (deceased, was the wife of Alfred Isaacs and has two children, Gertrude (wife of Dr. Hiram P. Castor) and John); Nannie (deceased); Charles R. (who married Mrs. of New York city); and John Edward (who married Frances V. Bright, daughter of John C. Bright, of Logansport, Ind.). The father of these children advocated the principles of the Democrat party and took a deep interest in its welfare. Although not a member of any religious sect he attended the Christian Church quite regu- larly and contributed liberally of his means to the erection and si;pport of churches in his vicinity. His death occurred in February, 18S8, and his wife died the October following, aged si.xty-eight years. Their sou John Edward now resides in an elegant brick mansion erected by his father, and he also inherited eighty acres of land with it. To this he has added by purchase eighty acres more and has 140 acres cleared. He is a progressive, thorough- going farmer and understands his business thoroughly. He raised 800 bushels of wheat (twenty-sis bushels to the acre), fifty acres in corn, averaging fifty Ijushels to the acre and he also raised some oats. He is considerable of a stockman and raises the American Rambouil- lett sheep, formerly known as the French sheep. He raises them for breeding purposes and has a herd of about 100 head, the only one in the State. In this herd are about twenty-eight rams, all registered and going back to the Rambouillett breeding farm established many years ago by the French Government. Mr. Webb also raises Jersey cattle and owns a herd of twenty, including two bulls of tine pedigree. One of these animals is named "Cash Boy" and is numbered in the Jersey cattle register. Mr. Webb's herd of sheep took the gold medal prize at the Paris Exposition in liS91. The sou-in law of James Webb, whose name heads this sketch, Charles Orme, was born in Lewis County, Ky., in 1819, and was the son of Moses Orme. He came to Indiana with his parents in 1828 and they settled in Perry Township, Marion County, Ind., where the father bought land. He grew to manhood in that township and was married in 1844 to Hannah Webb, and their children were named as follows: Sanford (who married Ella Bennett and has four children, Charley, Harry, Mamie and Willie); George (who married Mary Paul); Martin L. ; Mary E. (who married Benja- min Myers and has four children, Franklin, Cora, James and Effie); Emma (who married Dr. Jacob Truster); Charles (who mariied Carrie Brewer and has two children, Ruth and John); and Fannie (who married John Brewer, deceased, and has six children, Samuel, Dosia (who married Dr. Miller), Mary E. J. (who married a Mr. Dixon), Belle (who married Charles Coovert), Margaret (who married Lewis Tracey) and Tommie, a girl (who married a Mr. Brooks). The father of these children, Charles Orme, has always been a Democrat in poli- tics and was at one time elected by his party to the office of trustee of Perry Township, but refused to serve. Although not a member, he attends the Christian Church, of which his wife has been a member for fifty years. Vincent Myers. This worthy agriculturist is a descendant of good old Virginia stock, his grandfather, Robert Myers, having been born in that State Octoljer 30, 1765. The lat- ter was married in his native State and subsequently moved to Kentucky, where his death occurred. He was the father of ten children, as follows: William, deceased; Henry, deceased; John, who served in the War of 1812, also deceased; Francis, deceased; Robert, deceased; Thomas, deceased; Mary, widow of Joshua Dean, resides in Brown County, Ind.; Matilda, deceased; Ephraim, who resides in Andrew County, Mo., and Elijah W., deceased. John Myers, father of our subject, and the third in order of birth of the above mentioned children, was born in the Corn Cracker State, Bourbon County, June 24, 179(3, and there 388 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS remained until 1821, when he came to Indiana, lucaling in Maiion County, Pern- Township, where he and his brother, Henry, entered eightj' acres of land in the green timber. A num ber of years later he sold his share, forty acres, and bought 100 acres in Perry Township. To this he subsequently added nearly 155 acres, but divided a considerable portion among his children. He was twice married, the first time on July 1 1, 1820, to Miss Nancy Brown, daughter of Vincent Brown, of Georgetown, Ohio. Six children were Ixirn to this union, as follows: James M., deceased, was the husband of Henrietta Hull, daughter of William Hull, of Perry Township, Marion County, Ind; his wife died, and on March 5, 181)1, he followed her to the grave; they left three living children, as follows: John W., Nancy J. and Harriet F., all of whom are married, the first to Cassie Morrison, the second to Charles Litterer, and the last to William Uoatney. Sarah J. Myers, second child born to the marriage of John Myers, married Hezekiah Copsey, and both are now deceased; they left four living children, George W., John E., Nance E. and Francis M. The first of these, George W. , married Miss Nannie Hughes; John E., married Jane Bristow, and they have two daughters, Jessie and Gracie; Nancy Ellen, first married William Morgan, by whom she had two chil- dren, Emma and George; her second marriage was with Michael Snyder; Francis M., married Mattie McFarland, and they have one son, Hugh. Rebecca Myers, the third child born to the marriage of John Myers, died on October 7, 185U. She married George Har- nes, and they had four children, of whom three survive, as. follows: Edward, who married Ella Wells; Nancy E., deceased, was the wife of John Stanton, and Elizabeth, who married Fielding Brewer. Mary E. Myers, John Myers' third child, married Jesse Thomas, and they have two living children, Margaret and John. Amanda Myers, unmarried, died May 3, 1850, and Vincent, our subject. The father of these children was a soldier in the War of 1812, and served under Gen. W. H. Harrison. He served as justice of the j)eace in Perry Townshij), Marion County, Ind., for forty years, and was holding that oi!ice at the time of his death, July 10, 1882. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal C'hurch. The mother of our subject died January 2, 1851, and the father was married December 11, 1854, to Mrs. Comfort Hinkston, who died February 0, ISU2. Vincent Myers, the subject of this sketch, was born on the farm where he now lives June 28, 1842, and as he grew to mature years assisted his father on the farm and secured a fair education in the subscription schools, attending rather irregularly until of age. On December 18, 1872, he married Miss Mar- garet C. Neiman, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Carr) Neiman, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, and both at present residing in Indianapolis. Our subject had purchased forty acres of land previous to his marriage, erected a house on this, and soon after his union moved into this. Three children have been given this worthy couple: Joseph John, born February 24, 1874; Albert Porter, born December 11, 1879, and Ray- mond Neiman, l)orn January 1, 1891. Mr. Myers is a Republican born and bred, and has always voted the straight ticket. His first presidential vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln, a fact of which Mr. Myers feels justly proud. He was mustered into the State militia toward the close of the war, but never left the Slate. For many years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is now trustee and was steward. For seven years past he has been superintendent of the Sunday-school. In 189- Mr. Myers was elected justice of the peace but declined to qualify. He has also served several terms as road supervisor in Perry Township. Of the 100 acres that he owns, sixty acres of which were given him by his father, ninety acres are cleared and in a good state of cultivation. Joseph Neiman, the father of Mrs. Myers, followed the trade of a tailor in Middletown, Penn., until 1849, and then came to Indianapolis, where he carried on his trade for some time. After this he was engaged in farming in Johnson and Marion Counties, and is now in the grocery business in Indianapolis. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Eleventh Indiana Infantry, Company A, and served about six months. He married Miss Elizabeth Carr, and seven of the eight children born to them are now living, as follows: Thomas J., who married Catherine Robertson, is the father of two children, Elizabeth and Clara; Mar- garet C. , wife of our subject; Barbara E., who married Albertus T. Langhorn, is the mother of two children, Lucy and Barbara A. ; Frederika, who married Joseph Reeves, has one son, Stewart; Joseph M., who married Margaret Ward, has one son, Joseph; Ida E., married George Weakley, and they have two children, Blanche and Nellie, and Mary Anna, who is AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 389 unmarried. Mrs. Myers' grandfather, Jacob Neiman, was born in York County, Penn., and followed farming all his life. He married Elizabeth Metzger, and moved to Dauphin County, Penn., where he passed the remainder of his days. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. Two of his ten children now survive: Joseph Neiman, and Barbara, who married Benjamin Myers, and now resides in this county. Mrs. Myers' greatgrandfather, Michael Neiman, was l)orn in Germany, but at an early date emigrated to America. On the maternal side the great grandfather, Joseph Snider, was an officer in the Revolutionary war. Her maternal grandfather, Moses Carr, was a soldier in the War of 1812. O. C Chambers & Bro. Prominent among the many reliable houses of West Indian- apolis, Ind., may be mentioned that of Ch.amljers & Bro., and that it is appreciated as one of the foremost drug establishments of the ]>lace can be readily seen by the large patronage it commatids. This house deserves honorable mention in this volume, not only on account of the high character of its management, but also on account of the superiority of its stock. Oscar Chambers was born in Tipton, Ind., November 25, 1858, a son of John W. Chambers, who died at Brownstown. He was born in Jennings County, Ind., and when a young man went to Tipton, where he worked at the carpenter's trade, and afterward held the office of treasurer of Tipton County, and while there was also editor of the Aflrocate, but which was a well-conducted and successful journal under his management for some time. His wife was Miss Elizabeth Jane Boyd, and to their marriage five children were born, of whom Albert was the eldest, and Oscar the next ; Avery and Thomas, twins, the latter dying in infancy; Albert, who also died young, and John W., who is the present editor of the Commercial, at Caruthersville, Ind. The initiatory training of Oscar Cham- bers was obtained at Brownstown and was finished at Lexington, Scott County, Ind., after which, at the age of twenty', he became a clerk in a drug store owned by Stillwell & Burrell, of Brownstown, witli which tirm he remained- for four years. He then embarked in the same business for himself, and after continuing in this branch of endeavor for four years he went to St. Louis and became foreman for the Provident Chemical Works. After a time he entered the employ of A. J. Miller, at 284 South West Street, Indianapolis, Ind., but after a time took charge of the business, of which he and his brother Avery are the proprietors, but which at that time belonged to Mr. Miller. The business which they are so successfully following is unquestionably a highly important one, for upon the skill and care of the pharmacist, almost as upon that displayed by the medical profession, de- pends the physical welfare — almost the life or death of the sick or ailing. The proprietors, without doubt, thoroughly understand their l)usiness, and are doing well from a financial standpoint. Oscar Chambers has become a well-known citizen in West Indianapolis, and for one term served in the capacitj' of its treasurer, but has since been content to look after his ever-increasing business. Socially he is a member of the K. of P., the I. O. O. F. and the Red Men, his brother Avery being also a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow. The latter learned the trade of a printer when a boy, and has worked on many of the princi- pal papers in the United States, among which may be mentioned the Indianapolis Senlinel, the Louisville Courier-Journal, and the St. Louis Post -Despatch. He and his brother are practical druggists, and are successful and honored business men, highly esteemed in social as well as commercial circles. William McGixnis. Among the pushing and enterprising men of Indianapolis, Ind., William McGinnis takes high rank. He is a sou of James and Eliza (Mericle) McGinnis, the former of whom was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., and the latter in Oneida County, N. Y. The father was a blacksmith by trade and emigrated to Indiana in 1832, settling at Guilford, of which they were among the very first families. They resided there until 1857, then removed to Lawrenceburg and the father entered the employ of the I. C, & L. Railroad as blacksmith, in which capacity he served for many years. He is still in the employ of that road but has attained an advanced age, and owing to long and valuable service which he has rendered the company he has been retired from hard work and given a position suitable to his enfeebled condition. In April, 1861, William McGinnis responded to the first call of bis country for troops, and was a member of the first company that left Indiana for the front. Company D., Seventh Regiment Indiana Infantry, Ijeing discharged at the expiration of four months. He immediately re-enlisted in the same regiment and 390 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS company, l)ut was shortly after assigned to military railroad work in Tennessee and Georgia, from tlie fact that he had practical experience in railroad work. He served faitlifnllv iu this capacity until near the close of the war, being discharged in August, 186-t, on account of disabilities arising from injuries received in a railroad accident, which unfitted him from further service and lias resulted in his permanent injury. He was in the first engagement fought in West Virginia at Phillipi and was afterward in the battle of Carrick's Ford. In politics he has always been an active worker for the success of the Republican party, but as far as regards himself has never been an aspirant for political preferment, his business fully occupying his time and attention. He established his lumber yards iu 1881, and in 1888 the South Side Planing Mill was purchased from Louis F. Burton, and with its original capacity more than doubled it has been run in connection with the lumber yards uf the present proprietor. A considerable increase was made in the mill as soon as it was bought, but the greater part vvas made in the spring of 1891. The establishment is located at the corner of Woodlawn Avenue and Dillon Street and is reached from the central part of the city by taking the Virginia Avenue ears to the fountain. Twentj'tive skilled employes are kept busy in operating the mill, and its work is noted among l)uilders everywhere for cheap- ness, beauty and finish, as well as for the promptness and accuracy with which orders are filled. The machinery used is all of the latest and best description. In connection with the planing-mill, and in the conduct of his general trade, Mr. McGinnis has two large lum- ber yards. The main one of these is at \7>2 Lord Street, and is admiral)ly located for cheap shipments and access to railway transportation. The second yard or branch is at 591 Virginia Avenue. In both the yards business and the planing mill the \)ulk of the materials handled heretofore has been pine, of late years there has been an increase in use of native hardwood, sycamore, ash, stained poplar and the like for finishing. In these Mr. McGinnis is prepared to compete with any firm in the State both in prices and in finish. The mill and yards are among the model institutions of their class in the Indiana Capitol. Mr. McGinnis was born in Guilford, Dearborn County, lud., June 19, 18-1:2, and liegan work as a railroad employe early in life, and beginning at the bottom, in the course of years rose to one of the most trusted and popular officials of ttie old I. C. & L. route. Mr. McGinnis was successively fireman, locomotive engineer, freight and passenger conductors. After serving three years as engineer he was made freight conductor by Superintendent Richardson, and was thus employed for seven years. He was then promoted to ]iassenger conductor, and for thirteen years was one of the best known and most popular of all the knights of the bell cord and punch in Indiana. He continued thus running from Cincinnati to Chicago as the exigency of the service required until he embarked for himself in his present business, in which he has been deservedly successful. In the fall of 1893 he added to his business interests a livery, board- ing and feed stable, for the conduct of which he erected a substantial brick building 724x110 feet, at a cost of $-t,000. His building is thoroughly equipped with an excellent line of carriages and horses, and he is thoroughly equipped to do a strictly first-class business. In this connection he deals in Hour, feed, etc., and is considered an enterprising man of affairs. He is treasurer of the Equitable Savings & Loan Association, and is a well known and popu- lar citizen. He was married in March, 1865, to Miss Julia Evans of Lawrenceburg, Ind., his family consisting of two boys, Percy E. and William Clare. John H. Roth. The grocery industry of the States is one whose greatness is hardlj- understood, except by those who are directly connected with it. Thousands of persons are engaged in this line and millions of dollars of capital are involved, and in this as in many other lines. West Indianapolis takes a leading part. New firms are constantly springing into prominence and one established in 1S90. is that of which John H. Roth is the pro- prietor, at 262 Howard Street. Mr. Roth was born in Jefferson County, Ind., April 10, 1862. a son of Charles Roth, who was born in Germany, and came to the United States when a young man. about 1833 or 1N34. He was a shoemaker by trade Ijiit after coming to this country and locating in Kentucky he was engaged in the management of a plantation. During the war he was a resident of Louisville, and after its termination he came to Indiana and located in Shelby County, where he resided for some time. He also resided for a while in Edinburg, John.son County, but for many years past has been engaged in tilling the soil ill the vicinity of that place. He is now sixty years of age and his wife, whose maiden name AND MAIUON COUNTY, INDIANA. 391 was Eva Kitzsinger, was also born in Germany, on July 26, fifty-four years ago. Her father, Leonard Kitzsinger, has now attained the advanced age of ninety-two years and is a resident of Madison, Ind. John H. Roth, whose name heads this sketch, acquired what knowledge he has of the world of books in Edinburg, Ind., and being industrious and push- ing, he began earning his own living at the age of lifteen years. He spent seven years in learning the butcher's trade, and the following five years clerked in a grocery store, where he thoroughly learned the details of the trade. In 1890 he commenced business at his present t,taud with a limited capital, ijut has prospered far beyond his expectations and has without doubt a prosperous future before him. His stock of goods is select and by his honorable business policy he has won to his side a long line of patrons and has attained a degree of success which is a credit to his business talent, and also to West Indianapolis, in which he is held as a most worthy citizen. He lias aided in the improvement of the place, is active in advancing her interests and is a reliable and public-spirited citizen. September 9, 1883, he was married to Miss Hester Ellen Green of Bartholomew County, Ind.. and to their union two sons and a daughter have been given. Mr. Koth is a member of the I. O. O. F., I. O. R. M. and theK. of P. He expects to soon change his business place to Reisiier and Miller Streets. George W. Shaffer. The practical value of shrewdness and discrimination combined with strict i)robity is exemplified in the prosperous condition of those who transact business on these principles. Mr. Shaffer is a man who has kept fully abreast of the times in the matter of enterprise and is considered one of the substantial and useful citizens of the city of Indianapolis. He is a product of Hamilton County, Ohio, where he was born November 8, 1853, a son of Levi and Sarah J. (Patterson) Shaffer, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Ohio. The occupation of Levi Shaffer has been that of farm- ing, in which line of human endeavor he has met with reasonable success in Hamilton County, Ohio, of which section he has been a prominent and honored citizen for many years. During the Rebellion he was four years in the service of his country as a member of the Twenty-fourth Ohio Regiment Infantry, participating in many important and bloody battles. In the county of his uativily George W. Shaffer was reared and was given the advantages of a good public-school education, which opportunities he was wise enough to improve. He afterward learned the tonsoiial art, and in the spring of 1873 came to Indianapolis, the first three years of his stay here being spent as a laborer at the old Union depot. At the end of that time he engaged in business for himself and for seventeen years successfully conducted a well appointed establishment of his own, which was largely patronized by persons desirous of getting shaved in first-class style. His place of business was located at 205 Massachu- setts Avenue for seven years. Mr. Shaffer has always been quite an active politician, and in the fall of 1893 was elected from the seventh ward as a member of the city council on the Republicau ticket by 520 votes, the largest majority ever given to a candidate from that ward. Socially he is a member of the K. of P. and at present holds the position of Prelate in Star Lodge, No. 7. Mr. Shaffer was married December 28, 1879, to Miss Lyda Lewis, a native of Greencastle, Ind., a daughter of Henry and Sarah Lewis, and to their union one child has been given whom they named Pearl, who was born on January 7, 1883. Jdhx C. Schmid & Sons. The senior member of the above named firm is probably the pioneer cut stone contractor of the city of Indianapolis, of which place he has been a resident since 1856. The industries pursued in this city are numerous, and few of them are of more importance than the Imsiness followed by Mr. Schmid and his son, for on their thorough knowledge of their calling depends the durability of the structures raised by them, and in it are engaged thousands of men to whom are paid millions of dollars in salaries every year, while the amount of capital invested in the rearing of these structures is enormous. Mr. Schmid is a product of Germany, where he first saw the light in 1829. He received his edu- cation in the land of his nativity, which he olitained in the common schools and also by some private instruction, and at the age of thirteen years, or in 1842, he began learning the stone cutter's trade, at which he served an ajipreuticeship of three years, during which time he became tboroughly informed in this branch of human endeavor, and received a diploma for his efficiency in his trade. He successfully labored at his trade in his native land until 1849, at which time, being ambitious and enterprising, he determined to come to the United States, '"^92 MEMOIRS OF IXDIANAPOLIS it^^itfT^ ',''''* '^'' T'^'l'^ °^''""^ ^ '^''""^' ^^''^^ f°'- =«^vanc.>i.ent than his own. Upon lu. ar nval here be made h.s home in Ciucinuati, Ohio, until 1851. during which time he came to Indiana, and laid the abutments for the bridge over the Whi e River at Bedfo.Ta a very early day. From Cincinnati he removed to Columbu., Ohi<,. and during the five vears that he remained there he was engaged in contracting. After his arrival in Indianapolirie did journeyman s work for some time, after which he formed a partnership wi h G I ten bach and a brother of the latter, and the lirm of Schmid & Ittenbach was^n existence for S: PaT A So'l't^F ^'"'' ;'VV T^'f'■ ^.r^""""* "^ '-P--^-' «'°- work onthfRob ert 8 1 ark Methodi.st Episcopal Church, the Vance block, the Ingalls block, and on various costly and extensive buddings throughout the State, their work bdiig of such a n.d .« sTo merit uaiversal approval, and a patronage of more than ordinary proportions. Mr Schm d supenntended the stone work of the State House, the admirabli nature of which work g eatly to bis credit. He started out in life with a capital of $300, and a thorough know! edge of his calling, and showed bis wisdom by coming to a city, which up to the tfrne ofTis ar val. had had no stone work done within her limits' His career has been imbued with an is a man o7^ • V^" '''' ^'' P'^'"'^^ ^'"' '" '^"^ ''"''' '^"k of permanent prosperity. He s a man of strict commercial integrity, and invarial,ly carries out his promises to the letter his patrons being among the ownei-s of the largest and most important"^ buildings In sts M . Schm.d was married to Miss Elizabeth Hamil, who bore him one son and one daughter ?r m° n V 'T"'"/ f '•'1"' ""^ '''' Republican ticket as a member of the city S, • 1 from the ninth ward and b.s daughter who became the wife of George F. Smith a pr m nent contractor of the city For his second wife Mr. Schmid chose Miss Kline hi' f^^ and by her became he father of two sons: Cliarles H. and C. F. E., both of whom a re in business with their father, and are practical stone cutters. John H. married MislMrry Tice Chades H. IB married to Maggie Reifle, of this city, and the youngest son is unm rried " the B.dlde s'ViT" '' 'k''" ?7^"l' '^'^'^ *° '^"'^'^ "1^ "- t°-'- -;itlle of life for himself, and con- tinued to till the soil up to 1860. He iheu owned a drug and dry oroods establishment at Filinore, Viut afterward moved to Coatesville, Hendricks County, Ind., where he followed various occupations such as stock trading, the furniture liusiness, and connection with a woolen mill and tile factor}', as well as others. He came to Indianapolis in 1881, and has since been actively engaged in the stock business, the last five years being spent in West Indianapolis, where he has become well known, and has gained a fair reputation for probity, business management and public spirit. The l)uilding up and progress of the city of Indian- apolis have ever been close to his heart, and in May, 1890, his numerous Republican friends elected him as a member of the board of trustees of West Indianapolis for a term of two years, during a part of which time he was president of the board, and at the expiration of his term he was elected to succeed himself. During his administration a great man}- improve- ments have been made, school houses have been erected, water works and electric lights established, and electric cars, and in all of these undertakings Mr. Pierson has been one of the prime movers. The principal part of West Indianapolis has been built since his coming to the place, and in bringing about this most desirable state of affairs he has by no means taken a subordinate part. Socially he belongs to the A. M. In 1856 he was married to Miss Ann McDaniel, of Boone County, Ind., who died two years later, having become the mother of two children, only one of whom survives: Mrs. Elizabeth E. Elrod, of Clarke, S. Dak. Ira Emerson, a son of the eldest child, died in ISST), at which time he was married, and liv ing in Terre Haute, Ind., where he was engaged in railroad business. He was in the United States mail service during Gen. Grant's administration, and was a useful and substantial citizen. On April '22. 18(50, Mr. Pierson was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Newman, at that time a resident of Putnam County, Ind., but born in Kentucky in 1826. She is a mem- ber of the Christian Church, and very much respected. Adam A. Gadld. The time has never been when the prescription druggist was not of as great importance to a community as the physician. Indeed, it would be difficult to name a branch of business that is more indispensably im]iortant than that devoted to the sale and importation of drugs and the preparation of prescriptions. No more is there any line of business demanding more ability and scientific knowledge. One of the eminent young drug- gists of North Indianapolis, Ind.. is Adam A. Gauld, who was born in River John, Nova Scotia, June 5, 1864, his father, John Gauld, having been born in Scotland. September 21, 1795. He landed on American soil on his twenty-fourth birthday, and after some years spent as a Government surveyor, he opened a drug store at River John, Nova Scotia, which occupation he followed there and in other places until the time of his death in 1879. His wife, whose maiden name was Isabella Ross, was born in Nova Scotia and died January 26, 1892, at the age of sixty si-X years. This worthy couple were earnest members of the Chris- tian Church, and in that faith reared their six children, five of whom are living at the pres- ent time. Adam A. Gauld was the fifth of this family in the order of his birth, and his early education was obtained in the grammar schools of his luitive town. His vacations and leisure time were spent in his father's drug store, and during this time he acquired a knowl- edge of the business and its requirements that he would have been long in gaining in any other way. In 1883, in compiuy with J. D. Gauld, a brother, he came west and located in Indianapolis, where he was employed as a prescription clerk, until six years ago, at the end of which time he formed a partnership with his brother, A. B. Gauld. and together they opened a drug store in North Indianapolis. They have become widely known as the most honorable business men and have created a well defined confidence in their many patrons. Their business is rapidly increasing and their handsome and attractive store is the head- ([uarters for drugs of all kinds, in fact, everything that goes to make Uji a well appointed store. The 8ul)ject of this sketch has always taken a deep interest in the political affairs of the sections in which he has resided, and since locating in the city of Indianapolis, has been a delegate to city, county and State conventions, as a Republican, but has never aspired to ])ublic office. He is a notar}' public, appointed by Gov. A. P. Hovey, and is a member of Marion Lodge, No. 3r>, F. & A. M. of Indianapolis. January 21, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Schreck, of North Indianapolis. Nelson A. Randall, a prominent printer and publisher of Indianapolis, Ind., for the past AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 401 fifteen years, is one of the city's most successful business men, and lias had a long experience in his line of trade. He started the Wmteru l-^portsinan in 1878. In 1891 he sold this paper and February 4, 1893, started the paper he now publishes, called RdiidalVs Horse Kegisfer. His office is at 20| North Delaware Street, and his home at the corner of ClifFord Avenue and Watt Street, Indianapolis. At his home he has a large barn and keeps it well filled with the finest horses the country can afford, with a half-mile track for training pur- poses. Mr. Randall was born on the Wyandotte Reserve, Ohio, in 1828, and, like most of the natives of that State, he has inherited much of the sturdy spirit and noble generosity which so many who claim Ohio as a birthplace possess. His parents, Alfred and Martha Randall, were natives of the Old Bay State. When children, they came with their parents to the Buckeye State, and there grew to mature years and were married. On August 28, 1848, Nelson A. Randall was married in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Rachel M. Arney, who was a native of that State, born at Lancaster, in 182 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAI'OLIS Theodore Johnson. Many of the best knowu farmers aud residents of Marion County have been born here and in them we find men of staliility and uprightness. Theodore John- son is no exception to the rule for he was born in Belmont, now known as West Indian- apolis, May 15, 1833, and is one of the worthy and respected citizens of the county. He is a sou of Theodore, Sr., and Nancy (Cool) Johnson, whose marriage occurred about 1824. The father was a native of New Jersey, born in 18(14, and when about seventeen years of age heciime with his parents to the Hoosier State and located in Marion County. There he finished his growth and grew to sturdy manhood. His wife was a daughter of William Cool, a substantial farmer of Clarion County. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were l)orn eight children, six of whom grew to manhood and womanhood; Dana, died unmarried; Clarissa, married Wilkes Waiters and now resides on Belmont Avenue. West Indianapolis; Theodore, our sub- ject; Isaac, married Martha Sellers; Julia, married William Curdy and resides in West Indianapolis. They have seven children, as follows: Esse, Walls, Victoria, Ann, Delia William, Isaac and Ann, who married John Horton, iiecame the mother of three children, two of whom are living: Charles and Richard. Ann married for her second husband Ausfus- tns Shafer. The father of these children passed away in 1853, and the mother survived him until August 17, 1893. dying at the advanced age of eighty-eight. For many years the father was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he was steward and class leader most of the time. In politics he was a Whig. Our subject's paternal grandfather was a native of New Jersey also. On his father's farm in Marion County Theodore Johnson, Jr., attained his growth and received his education in the old-fashioned log school-house of those early days. He generally attended about two rnonths in the year but only until he was six- teen years of age. In 1864 he was married to Miss Barbara Hoover, and two children were the fruits of this union. In his political views Mr. Johnson is a Repul)lican and his first vote was cast for John C. Fremont. Socially he is a member of the K. of H., the I. (). O. F. and the A. O. U. \V. Like his father he is an active member of the Methodist Episco])al Church, and contributes liberally of his means to its support. James Johnson (deceased). This well-known and much esteemed pioneer of Marion County, Ind. , who was everywhere respected for his sterling worth, came originally from Virginia, his birth occurring in Grayson County, on May 8, 1801. His father, Samuel Johnson, was also a Virginian, born about 1780, and was a descendant of one of- the well known families of that State. He was married there to Miss Ann Simcox, and the following children were born to them: Janjes. John, William, Sallie (who married John Chill), Ann, and Mary (who married John Carson). Thomas Johnson, the great-grand father of these children, was born in Virginia and passed his entire life there, dying about 1757. He married a Miss Anna Varnnm, ami became the father of nine children, among them being John, Samuel, Jesse, Isaac, Rachel, Susan, Rhoda, Elizabeth and Ann. The elilest of these children married Lydis Ballard, Samuel married Ann Simcox; Jesse married Jane Simcox (a sister to Samuel's wife), Susan married a Mr. Schooley, Elizabeth became the wife of Mr. Lundy, and Ann married Mr. Nordyke. When about ten years of age, James Johnson, subject of this sketch, went with his parents to Butler County, Ohio, and there made his home until eighteen years of age. He then came with his parents to Indianapolis, where he resided for about three years, when he went on a farm m Wayne Township. This farm his father had entered when first settling in Indianapolis, and on this our subject passed the remainder of his days, dying in 1882. All who knew this upright, honorable citizen revered and respected him. He married Miss Hannah Snively, and to them were born nine children, as follows: Samuel, single, died in 1844; Sarah A., single, is deceased; Henry S., deceased, married, first. Miss Margaret Var- uer, and afterward Miss Lucy Emerson; Catherine married William C. Holmes; John married Miss Mary Ann Carter; James married Miss Mary P. Crawford; William J. mar- ried Miss Ma7y Ida Quigg; Mary E. married William R. Hog.shire; and Isaac B. (deceased), who married, first. Miss Mary Scudder and afterward Miss Mary E. Overboltz. The Democrat party commanded the devotion of Mr. Johnson, and he was ever a public-spirited citizen. His wife died in IS'iO. His daughter Catherine was married to William C. Holmes, on December 15, 1849, and eight children were given them, six of whom survive: Sarah A., wife of George W. Johnston; Mary E. , unmarried; Martha A., married Frank A. Q. JOKES. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 403 F. Ferguson: Johnson C; Catherine, who married Thomas J. Christian; and Roi^e H un married. The father of these children died in 1888. He was a si, the original of this notice was married to Miss Belle Zimmerman, daughter of Christopher and Kate Zimmerman, of f)fi6 East Wash- ington Street, Indianapolis. Mrs. Sliimer is a lady t)f culture who in addition to a high school education, attended St. Mary's of the Woods, at Terre Haute. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Shinier, as follows: Bessie, who dierl in infancy: J. Tilden, born February 3, 1877, is now attending Butler University ; Donald B. and Harold N. (twins), born January 9, ISS-t. The latter died when but four days old. Donald is kind, obliging, industrious and a GOOD boy. Fidelity Farm, the home of our subject, adjoins Irvington on the south and is located two and a half miles east of the city limits of Indiana])olis. It con- sists of 1'.I2 acres and is admirably ada{)ted to the uses to which it is put, general farming. Some of Air. Shimer's horses are standard bred and he has a line half mile track where he oversees the training of hin animals. At the head of his herd is the Hambletonian stallion Billy Breckenridge; his younger animals bid fair to make reputations on the race course. Until a few years ago Mr. Shimer's attention was given to the raising of Jersey cattle, and he still has a tine herd of this breed. He was nearly killed in 1884 by an infuriated Jersey bull, and all his life will carry the scars of this encounter on his head anil face. Mr. Shimer has a substantially built, modern two-story brick house of thirteen rooms, the Iniilding being trimmed with stone and galvanized iron, a large bay-window fronts the north, and on the east and west of the double parlors extending the entire height of the house, all furnished with the best quality of French plate glass. The house is located on one of the highest points of land in the vicinity and presents a fine appearance from the surrounding countrj'. It is situated within one-half mile of Butler University and of the Irvington public school. Mr. Shimer also has a slate-covered brick smoke and wood-house, also a brick car- riage-house and granary, and his large farm barn is capable of comfortably stabling thirty head of stock. Alfred Pahud. The activity which characterizes ever}' branch and department of trade and commerce is due to the initiative energy and enterprise of the leading representative merchants in each line, and the Horal industry of the city is as well represented by thor- oughly energetic and competent business men as any other branch of human endeavor. Alfred Pahud, a well known florist of the city, has a perfect understanding of his business and realizes the im()ortance of ]iromptness and of delivering according to promise, and has made it a rule never to disappoint his customers under any circumstances. He is the oldest and one of the most practical florists in Indianapolis and has had a lifelong experience in the work. He has been the florist of Crown Hill Cemetery for the past six years, and none has ever had occasion to regret his apj)ointment to that position, for he is careful, painstaking and conscientious in his work, and nothing is left undone that should be attended to. Mr. Pahud was born in Switzerland in 1852, where he also received a practical education, and prior to coming to the United States he thoroughly learned the trade of a florist, so that although he was a stranger in a strange land and unfamiliar with the American customs upon reaching this country, he knew that he could make a good living by following his chosen calling. Prior to coming here, however, he followed the calling of a florist for live years in Paris, three years in Lyons, three years in Switzerland, and learned to speak the German, French and English languages (juite fluently. After coming to Indianapolis, Ind., he estaljlished himself in his present business and has 20,000 feet under glass, in which are rare, beautiful and costly flowers as well as the most inexpensive, in fact, everything to suit the taste of the public, and which are sold at reasonable figures. He makes a specialty of 410 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS cut flowers, decorating, etc., and furnishes rare and beautiful designs for banquets, balls and public demonstrations of all kinds. He commands a liberal jiatrouage, for the wise Ameri- can knows where his interests lie and always patronizes those who endeavor to please him. in which respect he shows his good judgment. Mr. Pahud was married in his native land ami brought his wife with him to this country, but she died about one year after their arrival. In 1883 Mr. Pahud married a second time, his present wife having been born in France. By this union they have four children. He is a man much esteemed by all who know him and is a useful addition to the business circles of the city of Indianajiolis". David Johnson. The gentleman whose name is at the head of this sketch has been quite successful from a pecuniary standpoint in the conduct of his affairs, and is a liberal, gnnerous and high minded gentleman, whose correct mode of living has gathered about him a large circle of friend.s and well-wishers. He has resided in Marion County all his life, for here he was born August 3, 1832, a son of William M. and Eliza (Appleton) Johnson, the former of whom was a native of New Jersey, and when a young man removed therefrom to Ohio, and one year later came to Indiana, taking up his'residence in Marion County, three miles northeast of the Circle in 1821, near where the United States Arsenal now is", which was then heavily covered with timber, and Indianapolis consisted of but two houses. The paternal grandfather. David Johnson, was a farmer and cooper and died when the subject of this sketch was a child. He entered a woodland farm on coming to this country, which is now owned by Samuel Johnson, whose son resides on the farm. William M. Johnson helped clear up this land, but afterward moved to or near West Indianapolis, and his farm is now in l)ossession of the subject of this sketch, and is situated on Eel Creek. It comprises 16(1 acres, and from the door of his present residence Mr. Johnson can see one half mile distant to the place where he was born. His father. William M. Johnson, also bought land here and fol- lowed farming np to the day of his death, which occurred in 1877 at about the age of seventy seven years. When Mr. Johnson came to this section of the country the^only inhabitants were mostly Indians, and the land now occupied by the populous city of Indian- apolis was a continuous patch of hickory ash bushes, also thickly timbered. He lived to see Indianapolis become one of the greatest railroad centers in tiie United States, and Marion County to become one of the most prosperous in the State. He was a member of the Method- ist Episcopal Church for over fifty years, and at various times trustee and steward of the same. In politics he was first a Whig and later became a Eepul)lican. His wife was a member of the same church as himself and died in 1850. when al)ont forty years of age. To this union a good old fashioned family of twelve children were given, of whom Henry, the eldest, is a prosperous farmer of Wayne Township this county; David: Mary, wife of Henry Pence; Anna, wife of a Mr. John J. Johnson, a farmer and brick manufacturer of Castleton, this county: Sarah A., wife of John YanSickle of Boone County: George is a farmer near Castleton, and the rest of the children died in infancy, with the exception of Emeline, who lived to be seventeen years of age. David Johnson received his education in Indianapolis in the first log .school-house that was built there, and after attending school for two mouths in the year, when he was nineteen years of age he decided that his education was completed, and it was more than ordinarily thorough for that period. At the age of twenty- one he began working out for $13 per month as driver of an ox team, and was afterward on the Cincinnati Railroad hauling timbers for bridges, and in the spring he assisted in layin» the foundations for these bridges. Shortly after he began farming and after his crop "was garnered he returned to railroad work, or anything that he could find to do and continued this way for some time, and thus got bis start in life. Thirty three years ago he rented land of Mr. McCorby and has had business connections with him ever since. He made his first purchase of land in 1857, at which time he purchased ten acres where his home now stands, but where he now owns twenty acres. In 1870 he bought three acres, for which he paid $1,100 an acre. This is a part of West Indianapolis, and besides this he owns a one- third interest in the old home place, which is now very valuable. He has been quite a suc- cessful contractor as well as a farmer, and built the Michigan Street bridge, the Morris Street bridge foundation and put in the foundations of the Kentucky Avenue bridge, and worked on the Kentucky levees in different parts of the city and has" otherwise been con- nected with the development of the city. He was the first town trustee, a position he held AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 411 for many years, was then elected city treasurer and is now serving his second term in this position. Although formerly a Whig in politics, he has long been a Republican and cast his first Republican vote in 1856. In 1N57 he was married to Miss Mary Johnson, daughter of William M. Johnson (not related) and to them three children were given: William O., a farmer, and Elida, wife of Fred Crow. Another son. Charles, lived to be eighteen years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Methodist Ei)i8copal Church and he is a member of Samaritan Lodge, ^of the I. O. O. F. , of which he has been a member since 1856, and he also belongs to the I. O. R. M, and the R. A., in which he is trustee, and the A. F. & A. M. He is a man whose usefulness to Indianapolis cannot be doubted, and he has the satisfaction of knowing that his life has been well spent and an honorable one. Jeremiah Egan, Esq. The duty of caring for the graves of those who have "crossed to that bourne from whence no traveler returns" is a sacred one and one that should be placed in the hands of those who are painstaking, trustworthy and reliable. In Mr. Egan these qualities are to be found in an eminent degree, and besides these he possesses good taste and a knowledge of landscape gardening which has been of essential benefit to him in perform ing the duties of sujierintendent of the Holy Cross Cemetery, a position he has discharged with marked ability for some time past. The Sons of Ireland are well represented in Marion County, and they hold conspicuous places in many pursuits which make that county, a substantial star in the galaxy of Indiana's many interesting counties. Jeremiah Egan was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1836, and was named for his father, who was an honest and industrious tiller of the soil in the Isle of Erin, and no doubt he inherited from this worthy gentleman many of his most worthy business qualities, as well as the quick wit and light heartedness so characteristic of the Irish people. The father died in his native land in 1846, but prior to this he had given his son Jeremiah every educational advantage within his power, and for sometime was himself his teacher, for he was finely educated, and one of his greatest desires was that his son should be also. In 1868 Jeremiah Egan decided to seek his fortune in America, and on April 28 of that year landed in Indianapolis, Ind. Having learned the trade of a gardener near the city of Cork, Ireland, he became a florist upon his arrival in Indianapolis, in connection with which he followed the occupation of gardening for nearly five years. At the end of that time he had accumulated sufficient means to enable him to purchase an establishment of his own at 805 East Market Street, of which he is still the owner. He soon after secured employment in the city gas works, with which he was connected until about 1S92, when he was appointed to the position of superin- tendent of the Holy Cross Cemetery, and under his wise and comprehensive management the place has been greatly improved and made a "thing of beauty.'" Old and sunken graves have been built up, the new ones are always carefully looked after, and the grass, shrubs and trees are kept neatly trimmed. Mr. Egan has proved to be the right man in the right place and all who have friends buried in the Holy Cross Cemetery are thoroughly satisfied with his management of the place. He belongs to the St. Michael's Benevolent Society and politically is a Democrat. He was married in County Cork, Ireland, to Miss Nora Irvin and to their union live sons and two daughters have been given, one of the latter being dead. John Sanders. Of the many prominent farmers of Decatur Township, Marion County, Ind., Mr. Sanders is well worthy of mention for he has been a resident of this county all his life and has ever had its interests at heart. He was born on the farm belonging to his father October 26, 1837, and as he was left motherless when only three weeks old, he was taken by his maternal grandmother, Phoebe Mills, wife of John Mills, who lived in Decatur Township. He made his home with his grandmother until about twenty-seven years of age, or until her death which occurred in 1865. Young Sanders attended the subscription schools in Decatur Township from the age of nine up to twenty, but rarely attended the full session of three months during the winter season. The grandmother had made her home with her son, Amos Mills, and after her death our subject continued to make his home with Amos Mills until the hitter's death in 1874. He then bought 106 acres of the Mills farm and as fifty-five acres of that farm had been deeded to him as the heir of Amos Mills' widow he now has a tine farm of 156 acres. He has erected a handsome frame house and resided on this farm since. On December 8, 1870, he was married to Miss Ellen Newlin and to them were born two children: Charles N., who married Rebecca Forsha, daughter of A. A. Forsha; and Jehu, who is 412 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS now attending Eailham College. Mrs. Sanders died August 20, 1873, and on August 21 , 1889, Mr. Sanders was married to Mrs. Louisa Newlin, daughter of Joseph Beuford and widow of David Newlin. No children have resulted from this union. Mr. Sanders is a member of the Friends Church, and in politics is a Republican, casting his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. His father, Daniel Sanders, was born in Ohio in 1S09, and came to Indiana with his parents in early manhood, probably about 1828 or 1829. They located in Decatur Township, ]\Iarion County, and there Daniel's father entered laud and gave Daniel eighty acres to whicli the latter added before his death until he owned 160 acres. In Deca- tur Township Daniel followed farming until his death iu March, 1808. He had married, in 1833, Miss Rachel Mills, daughter of John Mills, and two children were the fruits of this union: Lydi.i, who married A. Barnett., and John, our subject. Mr. Sander's second wife was Mary Horton, by whom he had six children, as follows: Rachel (deceased); James (deceased); William, Amos, Ann (deceased), and Seth \V. Rachel, the eldest of these chil- dren, married George W. Goodwin and became the mother of four living children: Elma, James, William and John. James, the second child, married Miss Jennie Roberts and they have four living children: Walter, Elizabeth, Mary and Earl. William, the third child, married Serilda Tillman, and six children were l)orn to them: Alda, Delia, Alice, Grace, Frank and Luther. Amos, the fourth child, married Anna Armstrong, and to them was born one child. Harold. Seth W. first married a Miss Tillman but no children were born to this union. Later he married Miss Jennie Franceseus and three children were born to them, as follows: Gertrude, Hubert and John C. The father of our subject was the third time married, that choice being Miss Cynthia Mendenhall, daughter of Aaron Mendeuhall. Mr. Sanders, was a Quaker in his religious views. His father, William Sanders, was also a Quaker, and was liorn iu Georgia June 1, 1778. He was reared in that State and married there. After the birth of two children he moved to Ohio and made his home in Warren County until 1832, when he came to Indiana, locating iu Marion County where he died December 24, 1841. He married Amy Williams who bore hiiu thirteen children, eleven of whom grew to mature years: Sarah. Mary, Charity, Daniel (father of subject), Rebecca, Joel, Eli, Sibby, Elibu, Rhoda and William. Eight of these children are deceased. Their mother passed away September 15, 1865. Our subject's great-grandfather, Joel Sanders, was probably born in North Carolina but moved from there to Ohio where his death occurred about 1819." JiiHx G. Peniier«.\st was born in Bedford County, Penn., March 19, 1834. He is one of a family of nine children whose parents, John and Baibara Pendergast, were both natives of Pennsylvania. His parents were married in Bedford County, Penn., and there resided until 1842, when they came to Marion County, Ind., and settled at Indianapolis. The father was an unusually successful farmer and a man of more than ordinary attainments. He took an active part in politics, both as a Whig and a Republican, and wielded no small influence, being always found in his place at conventions, etc. Both parents were honored members of the Baptist Church for many years. John G. Pendergast, the subject of our sketch, passed hi.s youthful days in Indianapolis and attended what was known as ''The Little Old Brick School House," located near the present site of the Second Presbyterian Church. When nineteen years of age he began to serve an apprenticeship of thirty months under Enos Pendergast, an older brother, who was an old-time builder in Indianapolis. Soon after reaching his majority, he became a member of the I. O. O. F. Later in life he united with the Masonic fraternity; he is a Mason of the thirty-second degree, a Knight Templar, and has the honor of l)eing a past commander of the Raper Commaudery No. 1, famous in Masonic societies for its drill corps. He is also a member of the Methodist Church. In 1863 he married INIiss Margretta Donnan, a daughter of David Donnan, one of the pioneer builders of Indianapolis. As a journeyman he began to work for Byrket & Beam, being employed by that firm for six years and holding the position of foreman during the latter part of the time that he was with them. He then commenced contracting with George Wells as partner, and two years later he was apjiointed to superintend the Viuilding of the noith wing of the old insane hospital. This was in 1868, and he was thus engaged for three years. Later he built the veneer works for Osgood & Adams. He was then appointed by the county commissioners to superintend the building of the Marion County Court-house, seven i7 rcZcU^c^j^a-ut/-- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 413 years being required to complete this building. Mr. Pendergast wa.s made cliief of the Indianapolis Fire Department in 1878, and be held that position for three years and seven months. He bad been offered the position the year previous, but had declined it. Up to the time of his appointment the fire department had been run much in the go-as-you-please manner. Mr. Pendergast soon brought the department up to a standard of discipline and efficiency equal to that in any of the larger fire departments of the country. He also intro- duced a system of book-keeping, records and specifications that are still followed in the department. Soon after his retirement from the fire department, he vpas appointed to super- intend the building of the State House. After this building was finished, he planned and superintended the construction of the large manufacturing plant of Messrs. Tucker & Dor sey. He was afterward empU)yed by the Broad Hippie Natural Gas Company as superin- tendent; put in all the plant in the city and extended the line up into the gas fields of Ham- ilton County; he acted in that capacity until that plant was sold to the Trust Company. In conjunction with others he organized tiie IndianapolLs Paving Brick Company, built the fac- tories at Brazil, Ind., and managed the work there for three years. Selling his interest in this establishment, he took charge of a brick company's interest at Hillsdale, twenty five miles from Terre Haute, Ind. , but remained there for only a short time. He returned to Indianapolis, and recently has been appointed building inspector of that city. Mr. Pender- gast cast his first vote for Fremont and has always been a stanch llepublican. John W. Sears. The writer knows of no calling that has Ijeeu dignified and graced ill modern poetry more than that which in practical life is generally most prosaic. Long- fellow and Schiller especially have thrown a veil of romance and heroism about the towering form of the blacksmith, that while it stands out in all its muscular strength, lends an awe- inspiring majesty. John W. Sears has been a resident of Brightwood since the close of the war, and during that time has followed his trade, blacksmithing and wagon-making, and is the typical village blacksmith. He was born in Henry County, Ind., March 2'2, 1S44, and is a son of John and Esther (King) Sears, who celebrated their nuptials in Henry CJonnty, Ind., in 1830. The father was a native of Canada, and the mother of Kentucky, and lioth came to Indiana when children. They were the parents of six children, as follows: David, who died in infancy ; William, is now living in Kansas, and is married to Mattie Colwell ; Martha, is deceased; John W., subject; George, deceased, and Mariah, now residing in Kansas. John W. Sears was reared in the Hoosier State, and at the breaking out of the Civil War he was anxious to tight for the old flag. In March, 18()2, when eighteen years of age, he enlisted in the Seventeenth Indiana Battery, and served his country faithfully until July 5, 1805, when he was mustered out. He was with the Army of the Potomac, and was in all the prominent engagements fought by that army. He was in tlie battles of Get- tysburg and Antietam, and had the index finger iif his left hand shot off at the second joint in one of the many engagements in which he participated. His brother, George, was in the One Hundred and Fourteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Sears has been a resident of Brightwood since the close of the war, and is held in high esteem by all who know him, and the number is by no means small. He has been honored by his townsmen with the office of trustee of Brightwood, in which capacity he served two terms of two years each. He is an active member of the K. of H., and has been a member of the order seventeen years, holding all the offices within the gift of that order during that time. He is also a member of the G. A. R. and the I. O. O. F. Mr. Sears was married in Marion County to Miss Anna Glissner, by whom he had three children; Walter, born in 1870; Ross, born in 1873, and George, born in 1877. All are at home and single. William Fetrow. Few families in this Township have a higher standing for char- acter, ability and enterprise than the one represented by the name at the head of this sketch, and in its various members it is eminently worthy of the respect which is universally con- ceded to it. He of whom we write is a native of the "Keystone State," born December 3, 1848, son of Joseph and Caroline (Fetty) Fetrow, who were married in Pennsylvania about 1833. To this union were born eleven children — five sous and six daughters — as follows: Alexander, Elizabeth, Mary, John, Joseph, Catherine, William, Maggie, Daniel and Mahala. One died in infancy. Alexander, the eldest child, is now living in Dalesville, Ind., and is married to Nancy Pottinger. They have four children. The second child born to Mr. and 414 MEMOIRS OF IXDIAJSAPOUS Mrs. Fetrow, Elizabeth, married Roljert Corbett and resides ia PenDsvlvania. Mary lives in the •• Keystone State"' and is the wife of John Been. John makes his home in Indian- apolis. He married Mary Marshall, who is now deceased. Joseph resides in this county and is the husband of Caroline Smith. Maggie is the wife of Samuel Smith and resides in Virginia. Catherine died unmarried. Daniel, now deceased, married Clara Hio-trins. who resides at_ Juliette. Ind. William, the subject of this sketch, remained in his native State until 1S55, when he came with his parents to Marion County. Ind. In this county he received the principal part of his education and here he grew 'to sturdy manhood on his father's farm, where he became thoroughly familiar with all the duties of the same. On July 1. 1883. he was married in Marion County. Ind.. to Miss EflBe D. Xewton and this union was blessed by the birth of three children: Eaymond, who was Ixtrn July 13. 1SS4: Robert, lx.rn December 3. 1S86. and Gnntie. lx)m October 19. 1SS9. All are living and are bright and intelligent children. Mrs. Fetrow. the wife of our subject, is the da^hter of O. L. Newton and Jeauette i Walker) Xewton. who were married in Coatesville. Ind.. and who were the parents of four children: Charles. Henry. Obera and Eflie. Charles is also married, but has no children. Mr. Xewton served four "years in the Civil War and was in an Indiana regiment. He participated in several of the prominent engagements, but escaped without injury. Mr. Fetrow. the subject of this sketch, is one of the prominent farmers of his section and delights in his calling. His, as well as his wife's family, were among the early settlers of Indiana and contributed their full share toward its improvement and development. He is highly respected in the community. ArGUSTis E Teitset. This gentleman is justly deserving the recognition of being one of the progressive and successful tillers of the' soil of Marion Countv. for in this occupation he has attained a degree of success that can only be accounted for in the fact that to it he has devoted the greater portion of his life. He was born in Marion County. December 25. 1836. and this, no doubt, has had something to do with the great interest he has ever taken in the welfare of his section. His parents. Lawrence FrederTck and Caroline (BcBsenberg) Triesey. were bom. reared and married in Germany, but soon after became residents of the United States, and in 1830 of Marion County. Ind.. at which time the father was a young man of twenty nine years. Under the shadow of the "stars and stripes" all their children, three sons and four daughters, were born: Magwie. the eldest, has been married twice, but is now a widow, residing in Indianapolis: CaTheriue died iii 1891, unmarried: Andrew Jacob died while serving his country in the Civil War (he was married to Elizalieth Junkins. who, with his three .sons and one daughter, survives himi: Frederick William died at the age of twenty-one years: Christina married Henry Miller, and resided in Kansas until her death, which occurred in 1891. having become the mother of eleven children; Caroline, who died in infancy: and Augustus E .'who was next to the youngest of the family. The early days of Augustus E. Triesey were spent like the majority of farmers" boys, that is. he assisted on the home farm and received such educa- tion as the schools of his day afforded. April 1, 1807. he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Margaret Bosderfer. a daughter of Jacob and Margaret Bosderfer. She was born in the old country, but when a young woman came to this country alone, and here met and eventually married Mr. Triesey. the only fruit of which union is a daughter. Minnie, who was born September 15. 1876. and who still makes her home with her father and mother. Mr. Triesey is one of those grand old soldier citizens who was with his country, heart, soul and Iwdy. during the troublons times of the Civil War. On June 12, 1861. he enlisted in the First United States Cavalry, with which he served until 1865. when he was mustered out of the service and returned' to his -ain fireside."" He was in forty-two battles, prominent among which were Cold Harbor. Gettysburg. Chaucellorsville. Cedar Creek, Winchester and others. While in the service he had two horses killed while he was riding them, but himself escaped with a few unimportant scratches, which were not severe enough to keep him from active duty. Since his return from the war his attention has been given to farming, in which he has been reasonably successful, being now possessed of a comfortable competence. He is highly regarded by all who know him. and has numer- ons friends. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 415 William Siegmund. In the rich agricultural region of Marion County, Ind., William Siegmund has found an excellent opportunity to display his ability as a tiller of the soil, and in this branch of human endeavor he has been prosperous. He owes his nativity to Clermont County, Ohio, where he was bom August 17, 1827, but in 1831 was brought by his parents, James and Elizabeth (Groves) Siegmund, to Marion County, Ind. , and in this section has made his home ever since. James Siegmund lived with his parents in his native State of Pennsylvania until be was sixteen years of age, when he went to Ohio, and there met and married Miss Groves and in 1831 came with her and his son, William, who was at that time four years of age, to Indiana. Their union eventually resulted in the birth of live sons and three daughters, four members of which are still living. The names of these children are as follows: Jacob, David, John, James, Esther, Susan and Levina, William being the eldest of the family, and with Esther, Susan and John, the survivors. They all reside in Marion County with the exception of John, who lives in Missouri, and all are married. Since 1881 William Siegmund has been a resident of this C(junty and has been actively and successfully engaged in farming, an occupation for which he seems to have a decided aptitude. He has also manifested great interest in the public affairs of the county and has ever had the welfare and progress of his section warmly at heart, and so far as his means permitted and his influence extended, be has used them in behalf of his adopted county. August 7, 1851, he was married to Miss Jane Herrou, a daughter of John and Sarah (Gorbet) Herron, who were married in Clermont County, Ohio, in 1831, Mrs. Siegmund being their first-born. John Herrou was a Kentuckian by birth, while his wife was a native of New Jersey. They met in Ohio and were there married and at once came to Indiana, where their daughter Jane was born. To William and Jane Siegmund six children have been given, all of whom are married and settled in life with the exception of the youngest child, Ada. The others are: Eliza, Celestine, Albert, Ella, and Lory. Mr. Siegmund is a man of tine physiijue, is possessed of great physical endurance, and is one of the most industrious, thrifty and enterprising of men, and the wonderful development of the county's resources has been in a great measure due to his and like efforts. Lew Robinson. There are few men in business circles who show as much fitness for their vocation, in that they are wide awake, experienced, reliable and energetic, as Lew Robinson, and there are none who have a more thorough knowledge of the business of con- tracting and painting than he. He is a product of the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he tirst saw the light of day February 15, 1851, his father being John Robinson, a native of Pennsylvania. The latter was a farmer and stockraiser of considerable note and was an extensive dealer in blooded horses, at Cumminsville, Ohio, now in the twenty iifth ward of the city of Cincinnati. He was a shrewd and keen business man, was successful in his vent- ures, and in 1861, at the age of tifty-two years, his career was closed by death. His widow still survives him. Lew Robinson was the eldest of four children and was educated in the public schools of Cincinnati and in Farmer's College, at College Hill, Ohio, which is now a widely and favorably known military school. He finished his education at the age of eighteen years, after which he l)egan learning the trade of a painter in Cincinnati and there remained until he attained the age of twenty-one years, when he came to Indianapolis and engaged in contracting. His business has rapidly and steadily increased and has become so extensive that he is compelled to employ a very large force of workmen, but he uses care in their selec- tion and none but those who are first-class painters are employed. He has dlled some very extensive contracts and has just completed the Government work, the post-office, and has done a great deal of school house painting. He has taken a great deal of interest in the political affairs of his day and has always been an active and influential worker for the success of the Democratic party, but has himself never aspired to official position. He was married in this city in June, 1887, to Miss Minnie Hall. Mr. Robinson is a member of the Ma.ster Painters Association. He is also interested in the sand and gravel business and is the owner of several very extensive and valuable bars on Fall Creek. This interest is even more exten- sive than that of his painting business and he deals extensively with street contractors, who use his product for the improvement of the streets. Ernest F. Kottlowski. The average citizen, interested as he may be in the progress of the city in which his interests lie, pursues the even tenor of his way with little thought of 416 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS tlie wonderful improvoinents that are going on about liim in tlie methods of constructing the many magniticent buildings so necessary to the growtii of a metrojjolis. or to the men in whose brain the plans for these immense projects originate. Among the many men who have erected tlie thousands of business buildings of Indianapolis may be mentioned Ernest F. Kottlowski, who is a notable carpenter and builder, and well known to. contractors all over the city. He was born in Germany on April 2(5, liS()8, a son of Ernest Kottlowski, also a native of that country, who was a druggist in that department of the German Govern- ment prior to his removal to the United States in 1879. Upon his arrival in this country he settled in Iiidianajiolis, and here met a sudden death in 1891, at the age of sixty one years, by being run over by a Big Four passenger train. In the public schools of his native land Ernest F. Kottlowski received his education, after which he served a two and a half j'ears' apprenticeship at the cabinet- maker's trade, during which time he acquired an excellent knowledge of the same. Upon coming to the United States with his father he turned his attention to his trade, first in St. Louis, but afterward pursued this calling in many other cities, among which may be mentioned Litchfield, 111.; Louisville, Ky.; Danville, III., and Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1882 he came to Indianapolis, and has devoted the moat of his atten- tion to his trade up to the present time, principally as a contractor. He has done some very extensive and important work since coming here, among which may be mentioned the resi dence of Thomas T. Thompson, John K. Pearson, George \V. Dickson and others. He also built the Capital City Cloth Casket Company's building, and numerous others of note. He was married to Miss Anna Plath, a native of Germany, and they have long been earnest members of the German Lutheran Church, and in this faith are rearing'the four sons that have been given them. He and his wife are highly esteemed by all who know them, and have made many friends since locating in Indianapolis. He is a member of the Builders and Traders Exchange, and the Contractors Association. Ira C. Webb. The calling of the contracting painter has become one of great impor- tance for no matter how handsome a building may be architecturally, the judicious and artistic application of paint will add to its beauty ten-fold, while the improvement it makes in an old and dilapidated building can hardly be estimated and cannot be too highly com- mended. Nor is this all; its preserving properties are great, and a building, when painted in proper manner, will last many years longer than it would do were it unpainted. In Ira C. Webb are combined all the qualities which go to make a successful painter and decorator for he has a keen eye for the beautiful, artistic and harmonious, does his work thoroughly and lives up to the letter of his contract. He is one of the pioneers of his line in the city for although he was born in Genesee C!ounty, N. Y., Deceml)er 1, 1832, he has been a resi dent of Indianapolis since about the close of the war and has ever since been one of her pub- lic-spirited citizens. In his veins How some of the best blood of which this country can boast for he comes of a good old New England family, the early members of which were soldiers of the Revolution, his paternal grandfather, Charles Webb, having won the title of colonel in that war. His father, Ira C. Webb, was born in West Brownfield, N. Y., and throughout his long life of seventy-two years, he was a practicing physician and a successful one. He was a soldier of the War of 1812, and died in 18(52, in the city of Buffalo, N. Y., which at the time of his location was iidiabited principally by the British and Indians. He was a Democrat throughout life. He was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Laura Hurd, a native of New York State, who on January .S, 1889, quietly breathed her last at the ripe old age of eighty-two years. Of seven children born to this worthy couple lour are liv ing at the present time, of whom Ira C. is one. His early education was obtained in the country schools of his native State and although limited to the ordinary l)rauches of learning was of a practical and useful kind. He remained in the State of his birth until he attained his twenty-seventh year, having served an apprenticeship at the painter's trade in LeKoy, N. Y., and later worked at it in Rochester, Buffalo and many other cities, and in 1859 came west, in anticipation of the advice of Horace Greeley, and for some time was a resident of Hendricks County, Ind. In the month of August, 1861, he erdisted in the Eleventh Indiana Infantry, but was in the service oidj^ a short time. Since that time his attention has been given to contracting, being four years associated with Charles Pierce, who is one of the most extensive builders of court houses and public buildings in the United States, acting for him AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 417 in the capacity of superintendent and paymaster during this time in numerous populous cities. Since he has been engaged in contraciing for himself he has been palled to various cities throughout the country among which may be mentioned Frankfort, Louisville, Ky., and Vinceunes, Ind., and numerous others. He has filled many heavy contracts in Intli- anapolis and has always conducted his operations to a successful and satisfactory termina- tion. Starting in life for himself his capital was his energy and determination, and by a proper use of this capital he has prospered financially and his reputation in his line is of the very highest. Official positions iiave never had any attractions for him for his business has occupied all his attention, but he is none the less a stanch Democrat. He was married in July, 1862, to Miss Lorinda Shirley, of Hendricks County, Ind., by whom he has one son, Albert, who is a painter of Brownsburg, this State. In July, 1869, he married Miss Ella Shinners of this city, by whom he became the father of eight children, one of whom is deceased. Mr. Webb is a member of Raper Commandery, Knight Templar Mason, the I. O. R. M., K. of P., and the Uniformed Rank of Druids. William R. Tall. One of the most important branches of house building is the plastering, and it requires both skill and experience to become proficient in this art. He was born in Dorchester County, Md. , March 14, 1836, the fifth son of William R. and Margaret (Phillips) Tall, also natives of that State. The Tall family first became known in this country in 1620, and the land on which the founder settled, in Maryland, remained in possession of the Tall family until the death of William R. Tall, the father of the subject of this sketch. Several members of the family participated in the early wars in which this country was involved at different times. They were also prominent in the political affairs of their day, especially the grandfather of the subject of this sketch. Young Littleton Tall, who was also very extensively engaged in merchandising, and was quite an extensive builder of ocean vessels for the carriage of grain. He died at the age of twenty -six years, leaving two children, the father of the subject of this sketch being one and his sister the other. The father died in October, 1870, at the age of sixty-four years, having been a farmer throughout life. Politically he was a Whig, and for a period of thirty-five years held some office or other. The mother died when the subject of this sketcli was a small child, from exposure caused by rescuing him from a well into which he had fallen. He was the youngest of nine children, and received his education in the schools in the neighbor- hood of his home. At the age of seventeen years he commenced to learn the trade of a plasterer in the city of Baltimore, Md., and served an apprenticeship of four years, working the entire time for $3 per week and boarding himself. At the age of twenty-one years he went to Dorchester County, where he remained one year, then went to Doniphan, eastern Kansas, and very shortly afterward to St. Joseph, Mo., where he worked as a contractor for three years. In 1859 he left that city and went to New Orleans, where he remained during the winter of 1859-60, then returned to his native county in Maryland, and was there at the opening of the Civil War. In the month of July, 1861, he assisted in raising Company C, of the First Regiment of Maryland Volunteers, and was in the service three years with the rank of first lieutenant. The company was made up in one neighborhood and all its mem- bers were acquaintances. It was in the battle of Gettysburg during the third day's fight, and guarded the river on the peninsula in lower Maryland. Mr. Tall was neither wounded nor taken prisoner during the war, and after the termination of hostilities he went to Rich- mond, Va. , where he conducted a mercantile establishment. At the end of five years he moved back to Baltimore, Md. , where he remained one winter, engaged in mercantile operations. He then turned his face westward, and although he had no particular objective point, he liked the api)earance of Indianapolis and accordingly located here, and followed his trade as a contractor of plastering. In 1876 Mr. Tall cast his vote for Samuel J. Tilden, for the Presidency, and has ever suice been a meml)er of the Democrat party. November 13, 1862, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Vaughn Smith, of Maryland, by whom he became the father of nine children, four of whom, three sons and one daughter, are living. Stephen A. Shilling. This well-known plastering contractor was born in Ashford, England, forty-eight years ago, his father being Abraham Shilling, who was also a native of Ashford, and who was a highly educated Episcopalian minister. Soon after his arrival in the 27 418 MEMOIRS OF TNDIAXAPOLTS United States be died at Pofctsville, Pei:n. , baviug followed the calling of a minister all his life. His wife came to this country with him and survived him until 1891, at which time she was called from life in Kansas at the age of eighty-four years. After the death of her husband she removed with her family to Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio, and there the the subject of this sketch received bis education. On April 17, ISO], be left home and en- listed in the Eighteenth Ohio Infantry in the three months' service at President LiDcolii'sfirst call for troops, and after his term of enlistment bad expired he joined the Second West Vir- ginia Cavalry for three years, under Gen. G. A. Custer. He was in the engagements in the valley of the Shenandoah, was at Bull Run, Gettysburg, Lynchburg, Five Forks, Peters- burg, and was on the charge when Gen. Lee surrendered. He was never wounded but slightly, and the two times that be was captured be both tinjes mauaged'to make bis escape, and finally received his discharge at Wheeling. West Va., July 4, 1865. He then became steward on boats plying between Pittsburg and New Orleans, having been on the river from the time be was eleven years of age,' as cook. He later became a plasterer of Pomeroy, where he remained until 1S71, at which time he went to Ellsworth, Kan., and located on a soldier's claim near Elleuw(jod. Three years later he removed to Great Bend, Kan., but after the loss of bis wife by death he returned to his old home in the East. At the end of one year he returned to Kansas and upon marrying a second time in Indianapolis decided to locate in this city and was engaged in the grocery business for one year. He once more went back to the Sunflower State at the end of that time, and during the one year that be was in that State was engaged in farming and plastering, and followed this occupation for twelve years thereafter in Sidney, Shelby, County, Ohio, whither he had moved. Since tliat time he has resided in Indianapolis where he has built up an e.\tensiveand highly satis- factory busiue.ss financially. He is painstaking, industrious and strictly honorable, and as a natural consequence bis services are in demand. His first wife was Miss Prusia Smith, who left him with a son and daughter, and his present wife was Elizabeth Leonard, by whom he has two sons and two daughters. He is a Royal Arch Mason, a member of the G. A. R., Neill Post, at Sidney, Ohio, and the Builders and Traders Exchange. Politically be is a Republican. Joseph A. Dcnlap. This gentleman is a contractor of twenty-live years' experience in Indianapolis, and as a plasterer has not bis superior in the city. He was born in Johnson County. Ind., September 3, 1847, a son of Joseph A. Dunlap, who was a native of Kuox- ville, Tenu., where be made his home until 1831, at which time be came to Indiana and located in Johnson County, where he made his home up to the day of his death, which occurred in 1890 at about the age of eighty-one years. He was successfully engaged in till- ing the soil throughout life and found an able helpmate in bis wife, whose maiden name was Mary Jones, and who was born in the State of Virginia. When a child she was brought by her parents to Indiana and was a resident of Johnson County until her demise, which occurred in 1880. They were earnest and faithful members of the Baptist Church, in which the father was for many years a deacon. In the Dnnlaps flow Scotch and Irish blood and in all the members of the family the best traits of these people are to be found. Joseph A. Dunlap was one of twelve children born to the marriage of bis parents, being the seventh in order of birth, the family consisting of seven daughters and five sons. At the age of sixteen, being ambitious and adventurous, be left home and friends to join the One Hundred and Thirty second Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Company A, and was in the service until Sep- tember, 1864, at which time he returned to Franklin. Ind., and l)egan learning the plasterer's trade. After becoming thoroughly familiar with every detail of this line of work he com- menced contracting and soon after came to Indianapolis, but upon bis arrival here turned his attention to the poultry business, an occupation which completely occupied bis time and attention for several years. He then once more became a contractor and has followed this occupation with marked success up to the present time. He has all the work that he can properly look after and has filled some very important and extensive contracts in a manner that has won him the universal approval of contractors and builders, and from those who have any knowledge of his business. He is vice-i)resident of the Builders Exchange and has been a directorofthatinstitutioneversince its organization. Socially he is a member of the I. O. O. F., the K. of H. , and in the last mentioned order he is past dictator of Victoria Lodge, No. 22. JOHN M. BUTLER. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 419 He also liplongs to the G. A. R. In the year 1S7'2 be was united in luairinge witb Miss Ella Sloan, of Johnson County, Intl., and to their happy niiion one son has been given, Chjirlts H., who is a credit to his parents and gives every promise of becoming a useful and intelli- gent citizen. Lonis E. HoERGER. It is an indisputable fact that the United States stands aloue in the pre eminence of having a,n array of citizens, who, without adventitious aid or accident of birth, have attained to wealth and distinction in public affairs. This is the glory of the country, and every man who has it in him can prove himself a man. This suggestion natu- rally suggests itself in looking over the career of Louis E. Hoerger, for onlj' a few years ago he was an employe of others, but is now established in business for himself with every prospect of iicquiring a goodly amount of property. He was born in Louisville, Ky., in 1S67, a sou of Christopher Hoerger, who was born in Germany about si.xty-one years ago, and came to the United States when a young man some forty tliree or four years ago, and settled in Louisville, Ky. After locating in that city Christopher Hoerger turned his attention to gardening, and followed that calling successfully until coming to Indianapolis in 1875. He located in the north part of the city for a number of years, but in the meantime had pur- chased land at Brightwood, although he never lived on it. At u later period he purchased five acres of land in Haughville, and is now giving his time and attention to gardening, in which calling he may with truth said to be an expert. The most of the property of which he is now the possessor has been acquired by his own hard work and by the shrewd management of his ailairs. He was married to Miss C. Eckart, who was born in the old country, and is still living in the enjoyment of good health, having boine her husband si.x children, of whom the immediate subject of this sketch is the fifth. His education was obtained in the public schools of Indianapolis, and when not pursuing the paths of learning he was assisting his father to cultivate his garden. He always had a natural liking for this business, and in time knew all that his father could teach him about the cultivation of vegetables, but he was also very fond of flowers and plants, and after quitting his father's services he entered the employ of the Ewart Manufacturing Company, with which he remained three years. At the end of that time he had saved sufficient means to enable him to purchase the land on which he is now living, and he immediately thereafter built his green -house and commenced to raise all kinds of flowers, the majority of which he disposes of at the market-house. He is doing well, with every promise of a rapid increase in patronage, and his future prospects are bright. Mr. Hoerger was married in 1890, to Miss Mary Grande, a daughter of August Grande, who is a prominent gardener near Haughville, and their union has resulted in the birth of one son. Mr. Hoerger and his wife, asarealso his parents, are members of the Catholic Church, and are law-abiding and public-spirited citizens. The senior Hoerger is secretary of the Gardeners" Association of Indianapolis, and also of the Benevolent Association. Joseph H. Alexanher. A biographical compendium of Marion County. Ind., would be incomplete were not mention made of the gentleman whose name introduces this sketch, for he is a man of much public spirit; is interested in worthy public measures and in every enterprise for the common good. He is endowed by nature with such gifts as charac- terize true manhood, in all that the word implies, and seems admirably fitted for the calling in which he is now engaged — that of drugs — for he is methodical, careful and very painstakino-. He was born in Greensburg, Ind., August 25, 186H, a son of Dr. John H. Alexander who has for over thirty years been a leading and remarkably successful practitioner of the '"heal- ing art" at Greensburg. His knowledge of medical lore was obtained by much private read- ing and in the Ohio Medical College, from which admirably conducted institution he was graduated. During the early portion of the great Civil War, he offered his professional serv- ices to his country and became surgeon of the Twenty-seventh Indiana Infantry, and while in the discharge of his duties was on many a hard fought and bloody battle-field. He is now a member of the pension board, to which position he was appointed by President Cleveland during his first administration. He still makes his home at Greensburg where he is hitrhlv honored by his extended circle of acquaintances. Joseph H. Alexander, his son, received his first instruction in the paths of learning in the public schools of Greensburg, but afterward finished his education in college, which he attended until 1885. He then entered the employ of Daniel Stewart, the wholesale druggist of Haughville, as city salesman and 420 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS lemKiiieil with tlifi house five years, during which tiinu he luade a name ami ie])ntation for himself of whicli he lias every reason to be proud. His services were considered invalu able by hi.s employer and his honesty and fidelity to his interests were recognized and thor- oughly appreciated. Upon leaving the service of this house he established himself in his present business in Haughville where he has a neat and attractive store, fitted u|) with an excellent and complete line of first class goods, including all kinds of drugs, patent medi- cines, and various articles for the toilet. He is always to be found at his place of business, and his patrons have the full assurance that their interests as well as his own will be looked after. His trade is among the elite of the city, but he attends to the wants of the poor as courteously as though they were possessed of unlimited wealth. He is a model business man and citizen and is popular and well liked in social circles. He is a member uf the I. O. O. F. and the K. of P., and in his political views is a Republican. CosRAD C. WuLFF. The practical value of shrewdness and discrimination, combined with strict probity is ex>tuplitied in the pro3pt«rous condition of those who transact business on these principles, and am mg this class of business men may be mentioned Conrad C. W ulff, who has a reputation for honorable deiling, built up out of the ])ractice of these in- valuable business qualities. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1841, and came to the Unite^l States in May, 1870, but prior to that time had obtained a good education intheschoola of his native city, from which he graduated in 185*). At the end of that time he turned his attention to the wine business in a wholesale house in Hamburg and continued to follow this oc2upation with success until about 1870, when he determined to seek his fortune in the United States, and upon reaching this country he at once went to St. Lo.uis, Mo., then to Cincinnati, Ohio, but in the latter part of the same year took up his residence in Indian- apolis. In 1874 he came to West Indianapolis and for some time acted in the capacity of a salesman where the old stock yards used to stand, but in 1877 engaged in business foi- him- self at the corner of Missouri and Kentucky Avenues, where he successfully conducted a pros- perous business for about one year. Hethenojjened another establishment at East Washington Street, but at the end of two y.-ars decided that a mora desirable location could be had on West Washington Street and remained there about two years. At the end of that time he loc.ited on Ha Hey Avenue and Morris Street where he has since been located. Having an astute vision, a clear head and good health he began his business life with energetic appli- cation and determined purpose. Ho has given close attention to details, has neglected noth- ing, in wliicii he h;is shown good judgment and proved himself a capable manager. In 1887 he erected his present magniticAut business block, anil is doing a business with which he has every reason to be satistied, for it is extensive and paying. Mr. WulfT is well and favorably known to the public and since locating in Indianapolis has identified himself with her inter- ests and growth. H^ is a liw abiding, public-spirited citizen, and the property of which he is now the owner has been acquired since his arrival in this country. Mr. Wulff was mar- ried in 1879 to Miss Louisa Sohleger, daughter of Christian Schleger, her natal State being Ohio, and in due course of time a family of five chddren gathered about their hearthstone. Mr. and Mrs. Wulff are members of the Lutheran Church and socially he belongs to the I. O. O. F., the I. O. K. M. and thi K. of P.. in which latter org.mization he has attained to the position of treasurer of his lodge. No. 244. John H. Herig. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch has been connected with the Standard Oil Company for the past twenty five years, and for the past four- tean years has been earnestly looking after their interests in West Indianapolis. He owes his nativity to that beautiful city, Detroit, Mich., where he first saw the light of day in 1852, his father being John L. Herig, who was born in Baden, Germiiuy. He was a child of three years when brought to this country, and, as he has lived here up to the pre.sent time, he is in every essential a loyal American citizen, true to her interests. Until he was a young man he was a resident of Zanesville, Ohio, but he then went to Cleveland and became a sign painter, in which he attained to considerable perfection. From Cleveland he went to Detroit, Mich., and there he met and won for his wife Miss Caroline Eisnach, a German lady by descent, who is now deceased. Mr. Herig still follows his trade, at which he has been reasonably prosperous. The subject of this sketch was the eldest of eleven children — seven sons and four daughters — and his education was acquired in the public schools of Detroit, AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 421 which lie attended uatil he was fourteeu years of age, at the end of which time he began learning tiusmithing. After completing his knowledge of this trade he entered the employ of the Standard Oil Company as a laborer in the tin department, but taking a great dislike to that branch of the business he left it to enter the cooperage department, with which he has been connected up to the present time, now occupying the responsible position of fore- man. He went to Cleveland for this firm as assistant foreman, but since coming to Indian- apolis he has held his present position. He is one of the company's most thoroughly trusted employes, can be relied upon at all times, and is energetic and industrious. He has always been deeply interested in the political affairs of the day and in the success of the Republican part}', of which he is a member and a stanch supporter. From 1885 to 1887 he was a councilman from the twenty-fifth ward, and is the only Eepul)lican representing the same. He was a member of the board on the improvement of streets and alleys and public imjirovemeut, was on the committee on contracts and on the fire department committee. In 1892 he was elected a trustee of the first district of West Indianapolis, and in various other capacities has manifested his interest in public affairs. He is a nian of strict probity of character, and is honored alike by the citizens of Indianapolis and by the members of the firm with which he has so long been prominently connected. He has always shown consider- able interest in the workings of secret societies, and is a member of the A. F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F., the K. of P., the R. M., and the P. S., D. of R., and is captain of Pettibone Division No. 72 in the Uniformed Rank. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Miss Dora Winters, of Cleveland, Ohio, and to their union three sons have been given: Albert Louis, John Henrj' and Edward George. John Henry died when quite young, and the other sons are still at home with their parents. Lawrence Swartting. Nothing is more true than that good management, fair dealing and application to business will result in profit to the parties at interest. Failure rarely if ever comes to him who devotes himself conscientiously to his work, and to him who would succeed energy and perseverance are leading essentials. Lawrence Swartting has these attributes in good measure and as a florist is meeting with justly merited success. He owes his nativity to Austria, where he first saw the light in 1852. The land that gave him birth also afforded him his education, and although it was not of the higher class it was thoroughly practical and has proven amply sutficieut to meet all the requirements of his business. At an early age he began working for a florist, but in him the spirit of enter- prise was strong and when only fourteen years of age, or in 18(36, he came by himself to the United States to seek his fortune. He first made his way to Terre Haute and until 1871 was in the employ of a florist at that place, who was a relative. From that time until 1874 he was at Jacksonville, III, then went to the city of New York, where he remained two years. We next find him in the city of St. Louis, but the same year he went to Terre Haute and in 1881 came to Indianapolis, having up to that time been con- nected with some of the largest floral establishments of the United States. He labored in every capacity and in this manner succeeded in obtaining a thorough and practical knowledge of the business in all its details. After his arrival in Indianaviolis he was in the employ of A. Wiegand for about fifteen months, at the end of which time he was placed in charge of the green-houses and groimds of the insane hospital, in which capacity he served for eleven years. The grounds of that establishment were beautifully kept under his management, were tastefully laid out and Mr. Swartting showed himself to be a skillful and remarkably tasteful landscape gardener and the lawn surrounding the asylum was said to be the handsomest in the State. Upon giving up this position he purchased his pres- ent property at 120 Lexington Avenue, where he has five commodious green-houses. He is an artistic decorator, in which capacity his services are almost constantly in demand and he makes a specialty of cut flowers, constantly keeping a large supply on hand. Since com- mencing in business for himself he has built up an extensive and most profita1)le practice, the result of intelligent grasj) of the enterprise and of faithful, honest, [lersistent work. In 1887 be wedded Miss Sadie Herron, at that time a resident of Indianapolis but a native of Ohio, and to them one son has been given, Kearney. Mr. and Mrs. Swartting are mem- bers of the Christian Church and socially he is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the K. of P. ^22 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS O. R. Weaver. The right liand of the loyal American will forget its o.ming and his tongue cleave to the roof o his mouth ere he forget the services of those heroic men, who in response to the call of the great Lincoln, left their homes and those thev loved, bkriue as offerings upon the altar of liberty sacrifice greater than ever smoked upon the stone of offermg in Hebrew temple, even their own lives. Son.e were accepted an.l thev went down in carnage or expired in disease-laden hospitals: others in part, andtiiey came home maimed or halt, or blind; and still others escaped altogether. But the offering was the same in every event, and the living and the dead are equally the objects of the gratitude and the ove o those who love freedom and their country. In the number of the heroic band was the subject of t^.s sketch, now the assistant quartermaster general of the Department of Indiana (t. A. R., who was but a lad when he heard the call and heeded it with all the zeal and patriotic tire that warmed the heroes of Lexington and Bunker Hill O R Weaver was born in Kn.ghtstown, Henry County, Ind., April 22, 1845, being the .son of John Weaver, the oldest di-uggist of this State, now of Knightstown. This worthy man gradu- ated in medicine in Ohio and practiced for a number of years, and is vet in the active busi ness of a druggist. He married a Miss Elizabeth Huttle. of Bathm.^-, Ohio. The grand parents of our subject on both sides were pioneers of Indiana, the Weavers being descended from old Col. Jacob Cxuucle, of war fame, and are of a most patriotic line, members of the family participating in every war from that of the Revolution down to and including the last war, and taking in all the Indian wars. The paternal grandfather, Peter Weaver came from Pennsylvania and settled in Ohio. The subject of this sketch was reared in Knights- town and was educated in the public schools. He was attending one of these and at the same time stiulying medicine when the war broke out. and at the age of sixteen he enli.sted in Company A Fifty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, but was rejected on account of his f^H W !, wi^Ti °^ l^iV^"""™*' ^° '"' '^"'^^ «"^1 l-oignant disappointment. He tretted to think that his comrades and friends were lighting for the liberties of the country and he in peace at home. And thus it was all through the winter, but in the spring of 1862 he made another attempt, enlisting this time in Capt. M. D. Leeson's companV. of the I< ifth Indiana Cavalry, but was again rejected for the same reason as before. He would not he daunted, however and was resolved to try and try again until he was successful For the third time, in the summer of 1862 he offered himself, in Company I. Third Indiana Cava ly, as a recruit, and this time, to his inliuite joy, he was accepted". At this trial he adopted an expedient that was afterward quite common, of placing the tigmes "IS" in b.s shoe, and declaring that he "was over eighteen.'" He was in all of the engagements of his regiment up o and including the battle of Stone River, from the date of enHstment, and here he was disabled in the summer of 186:^ and discharged, he weighing but eighty pounds at li>s t.me^ After partially regaining his health he reenlisted, in 1864! as a hospi'tal .stew- ard o the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry and .served until the term of the regiment expired, and then in the spring of 1865 he started for Indian- apolis with the object of again enlisting, but was taken sick and was unable to j.^n the regi- ment before Its departure from the city. I„ the fall of 1860 he was connected with a whole- sale drug house in Cincinnati, and went to the Northwest, where he spent the fall and win- ter, returning to Indianapolis in the spring of 1867 with the object of joining Gen Sol Meredith s surveying corps, the objective ,,oint being the then Territory of Montana, but a railroad accident delayed him. and he reached here too late. From thi^ cause grew the fact ot Col. Weaver being a continuous resident of Indianapolis since that time. In 1868 he was in the employ of the patentee of a drive well, Col. N. W. Greene, and was connected with the company in this city for .several years. ' Then for a year he was with Nordyke & Marmon Machine Company, after which he was with the Eagle Machine Companv for'two years At iqqpI'^'^cqV^''^)''^*'" ^^'•'""^'3' ill and was confined to his house for an entire y"ear-from Ifibh to 1887. Recoveruig then, he went into the office of Col. Walker, assistant adjutant general of the G. A. R.. and served until February. 18U1, when he was appointe.l assistant quartermaster general G. A. R. Dej-artment of Indiana, and has served under this adminis- tration ever since. Col. Weaver is a member of the K. of P. and is past chancellor of that order, and also past grand master of the A. O. U. W. and serving a second term as supreme representative of the latter order: He has served as recorder of the subordinate lodge A AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 423 O. U. W. continuously since 1874. In politics be is a Republican, and the only member of his family who votes that way, but he is none the less strong in his political views for that reason. He was married in 1870 to Miss Nannie Ogle, of Tipton, Ind. , and one child, John R., has blessed this happy union. R. M. Smock. Among the reputable men of Indianapolis, who in their conduct of business matters and the duties belonging to the various relations of life have accjuired a worthy name, we may well mention R. M. Smock, who in every walk in life has carried with him the esteem of all. This gentleman was born in Marion County, Perry Township, Ind., April 2, 1841, and his parents, Isaac and Ann T. (Smock) Smock, were natives of Kentucky. Isaac Smock left his native State with his mother in 1827, and in a wagon made the trip to Marion County, Ind., where he located on a farm. He was mar- ried in this county in 1839. and he and wife started out to tight life's battles for themselves as pioneers, for the country was very thinly settled at that tiate. Mr. Smock was engaged as an agriculturist, and this has continued to be his occupation up to the present time. Assisted by his most worthy wife he has amassed a comfortable competency, and the con- veniences aud comforts of life are now to be found in the pleasant home of this most esti- mable couple. Mr. Smock is now in his seventy-sixth year, but the frosts of time have touched him lightly. Of the eleven children born to this union, seven are now living, and our subject is second in order of birth. The latter became familiar with the duties of farm life at an early age, aud received his education in the common' country school. In the year 1862, in the month of July, he enlisted in Company G, Seventieth Indiana Infantry, and served as a private soldier for three years. He was wounded in front of Lost Mountain January 16, 1864, by a gunshot in the left chest, and was sent to the Nashville hospital, where he remained two weeks. He was then furloughed home, but after arriving under the parental roof he was taken with typhoid fever, and it is only a wonder that he is alive to tell of it. It was a long time before he recovered. He participated in a number of battles, prominent among them are the following: Russellville, Ky. ; Resaca, Cassville, Burnf Hickory, New Hope Church and Golgotha Church. After recovering from his illness he was transferred to post duty under Col. A. O. ^Yarner, and was stationed in Indianapolis. The Seventieth Regiment was commanded by Gen. Benjamin Harrison. In Noveraljer, 1865, Mr. Smock entered the county clerk's otfice as deputy, and served in that capacity continu- ously until July, 1884. This record is ahead of any other citizen's in Indianapolis, and abundantly testifies as to his ability in that position. In 1884 he was elected justice of the peace, held that position until 18it2, and since that time has been engaged in settling up old accounts that accrued in his office. On April 13, ISUS, he was appointed assistant adjutant- general. Department of Indiana, G. A. R. He is a member of George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R. , was adjutant one year; also commander one year. For two years he served as deputy of the board of visitors of the G. A. R. to the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Knightstown, and is secretary of the same. Mr. Smock has shown his appreciation of secret organizations by becoming a member of the Masonic Fraternity, and the U. V. L. In the year 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Jane E. Johnson, their nuptials being cele- bratetl at Battle Ground. Tippecanoe County, Ind., aud two sons are the fruits of this union: F. C. & H. E. The eldest son is married, and has one child, Arthur A. Mr. Smock's sec- ond marriage occurred in 1874 to Mrs. F. E. Fisher, who bore him one child, Helen. Our subject's maternal grandfather, John Smock, came to Marion County, Ind., in 1821, and entered 1()0 acres of land just south of the city. He aud his eldest son came to make the purchase, and brought the money in their saddle bags. Isaac Smock was the youngest of his father's family, and the only one now living. Mr. Smock aud family are members of the Second Presbyterian Church, aud he has served as deacon in the same for ten years. Prof. Alexander Erne-stinoff. Tiie man who wrote that "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast'' had indeed a true conception of the human organism. There are few peo- ple in the world who are not susceptible to music, and it certainly plays an important part in almost every walk of life. Wherever it is necessary or expedient to incite a concourse of people in a certain direction or to arouse a degree of enthusiasm, music will always prove a powerful agent. Soldiers at the sound of stirring melody will rush into the heat of battle utterly oblivious of danger. In the softer and more gentle paths of life, music also plays an 4"24 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS importaut part but uowbere, perhaps, lias its influence been more marked than as an adjunct toward christenizing people. Alexander ErnestinotT, professor of music and a vocal special- ist with otiice at r)30 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, has played an important part in molding the puldic taste toward high grade music, and the large number of pupils which he at all times has is a sufficient guaranty of his success and popularity. He was Ijorn in St. Petersburg, Russia, January 14, 1853, his parents being Alexander and Clementina (Janonsh- kooska) Ernestinoff, natives of Kussia, in which country they are still residing. Professor Alexander ErnestinofT was the only son of their three children and in the city of St. Peters- burg he was reared and educated, graduating from the Imperial Gymnasium'aDd later from the Conservatoire. Immediately thereafter he went to Berlin, Germany, in which city he spent some time and while there made a contract with some New Yoi k" parties to come to New York and take charge of the German Opera, and for this purpose, in 1872, he crossed the Atlantic and for three years thereafter traveled throughout the United States with this com- pany, making his home in New York City. He located in St. Louis in 1876 and took charge of the St. Louis Orchestra and was the leader of two musical societies, the Germania and the Arion. He remained in St. Louis until 1881 when he was engaged by the Indianapolis Mnennerchortocome to this city, and for two years thereafter was connected with this society. He then took charge of the Lyra Society, but later the Meridian Street Church Quartette was placed under his management, and he conducted it successfully for three years. At the end of this time he gave up all positions and has since devoted the "most of his" attention to teach- ing, and has one of the finest orchestras in the city. His quartette is also w.ell known for the fine music which it renders, and the entertainments which it has given frequently intheopera houses of the city are always largely attended by lovers of good music. Professor Ernestinoff is exceptionally gifted with musical talent, and has a tine voice, which has reached much per- fection by careful and intelligent training. His renown in his line of work is wide-spread and he is therefore prosperous financially. He was married in 1876 to Miss Amalia Kiuklin, a native of New York, by whom he has two children, Antoinette and Helen. William A. Readino. One of the lawyers of Indianapolis of whom one frequently hears or reads in connection with some legal matter of moment, frecjuentlv in connection with some important transaction in real estate, is William A. Reading. Indianapolis has always been the fortunate possessor of lawyers of ability and success, and" some of its most l)rilliant legal practitioners have been natives of the city. Mr. Reading is one of this class. Indianapolis was his birthplace and he was born August 9, 1855, a sou of Alexander D. and Sarah E. J. (Brown) Reading, His father was born in Kentucky and came to Indian- apolis about 1838, and here married, in time. Miss Sarah E. J. Brown^ whose father located in this county in 1824 or 1825, and was one of the pioneers of this city. Samuel P. Reading, his grandfather, was a soldier and an officer not alone in the Revolutionary M'ar but in the War of 1812-14, risking his life in a second war to perpetuate the national liberty he had risked his life to gain. Alexander D. Reading is a resident of Irvington, Ind. William A. Reading received his primary education in the public schools of Indianajiolis and was later graduated from the Greenfield Academy and from Butler University. He then took up the study of law under the direction of Judge Ralph Hill, and in 1881 'was graduated from the Law School of Indianapolis and was admitted to the bar of Marion County. He kept his office with Judge Hill and for twelve years has continued it there, in fact, as student and lawyer, he lias never occupied another, though his practice is entirely independent of that of every other lawyer. He is regarded as shrewd and far-seeing, careful in preparing his cases, skillful in presenting them and ingenious and logical in arguing them. He has been success- ful in a purely legitimate way, seeking not political preferment nor aid of the influential, depending upon his knowledge of his profession and his merit as a man. In business and social circles he is no Jess popular than with his brother members of the bar. He is a Knight of Pythias, and has from time to time been identified with other important organizations of iTiffer- ent kinds. He is a Democrat of the stanchest kind, but while wielding a palpable jiolitical influence, is not really active as a politician, for he has no political ambition to gratify and IS too intensely devoted to his profession to take up the battle for others. At the same time he IS a close and most observant student of public affairs and holds the great interests of our country to be above all mere partisanship. Hon. BYRON K. ELLIOTt. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 425 Lewis George. The progressive farmer whose name heads this sketch was horn in Highland Count}', Ohio, ou the farm belonging to his maternal grandfather, Richard Bar- rett, December lU, 1820, and there he was brought up and received his education in thesub- scription schools of the period, one of his instructors being John W. Block, a noted teacher of that time, who taught the young idea in Union Seminary, an institution composed of three (iistricts, which he attended Yrom ten to fourteen years of age. When nineteen he left school and began working out as a farm hand at $8 a month and board for John W. Block, with whom he remained two summers, but in the winter of 1842 came to Marion County, Ind. , and in January of the following year bought 120 acres of land, for a portion of which he went in debt. The ty]iical log cabin served as his residence for some time, and altera short visit to his old home in Ohio, he returned to this section and began working for his cousin, I. George, with whom he made his home until January 9, 1844, when he married Harriet, daughter of Moses Alderson, a native of Kentucky, who was a soldier in the War of 1812. Soon after his marriage Mr. George moved on to the land he iiad purchased where he lived until 1S55 when he bought 100 acres of Robert Milhous, onto which he moved and lived until 188.") when, some of his sons having gone to Oregon, he went there also. He pur- chased 16(1 acres of land in Washington County, but at the end of two years returned to this county, his wife having suffered a stroke of paralysis from the effects of which she died Aug- ust 3, 1892, after having been a cripple for nearly forty years. To them eight children were born, two of whom died young: Alberry who was called from life at the age of seventeen years and Cornelius who died at the age of three months. Those living are: Ellen, widow of Hope De Bolt, has six children, Dalmon, Hattie, Minta, Alma, Nellie and Leslie (the last two being twins); Elias, who married and is now a resident of Salt Lake City ; Curran, who is married and resides in Oregon, has two children; Willis is also married and resides in Portland, Oregon; Alarion married Margaret Hadley and has four children, Alberry, Hat- tie, Leonard and Dony; Vernon married Alice Chitwood and is a resident of Ashland, Ore. Lewis George was formerly a Whig and Aliolitionist, but is now a Republican. He has served in the capacity of justice of the peace, is a member of the Masonic order, and belongs to no church although he was brought up a Quaker. Mr. George has a good farm of 175 acres and is now in the enjoyment of all the necessities as well as many of the lux- uries of life. His father, Ellis George, was born near Winchester, Va., in 1775, and upon reaching manhood moved to Ohio, where he married Amy Barrett, with whom he came to Indiana about 1840, locating in Hamilton County, where he died about 1844, after having become the father of five children: Lewis; Richard (deceased), who married Sarah A. Hayues and has three children: Elizabeth, Henry L. and Frank; Jesse (deceased), married Mary Hay nes and had four children: Amy E., James, Henry C. and Dr. E; Harrj^ and The father of these children was a Quaker and Abolitionist. He was left a widower in 1831 and took for his second wife Sidney Barrett, a sister of his first wife, who was the widow of Moses Roverts, by whom she had one son, Moses. The paternal grandfather of the subject of th'is sketch, Richard George, was born in Virginia about 1752, and there he lived and died. He was married to Mary Cowgill, by whom he had five sons and five daughters, four of the latter dying unmarried. Lydia, the surviving daughter, married Joshua Johnson, of Virginia, and afterward became a resident of Ohio and later of Indiana. The sons were named Henry, John, Evan, Richard and Ellis. Hope De Bolt, who married the daughter of Lewis George, was born at Newtown, Ohio, in 1842, and when about twenty one years old removed to Vincennes where he lived for about four years prior to removing to Indian- apolis: After locating in this city he clerked for Dan Lemon for two years, and in 1873 was married to Miss George, after which he moved to a farm owned by his wife's father on which he lived one year. He then lived in Vincennes for one year, after which he returned to the farm and there was residing at the time of his death, which occurred October 20, 1886. Politically he was a Democrat, as was his father, Henry De Bolt, before him, the latter serv- ing two terms as treasurer of Hamilton county. Pkof. J. B. Roberts. One of the most striking features in the early history of this country is the attention that has been given to educational matters. In those days wherever a considerable settlement has been formed, the village school was one of the first objects taken under consideration by the connnunity. It iias been truly said that "a good education 426 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS is the best iiiheiitance that parents can leave children." Riches may take to themselves wings and My away, but a good education will last through life. Among the prominent educators of Indianapoli.s is Prof. J. B. Roberts, who is instructor in High School, No. 1. He has l)een a resident of the city for nineteen years and during that time has won a host of wMini friends. He was born in T;izewell County, 111., near Peoria, December 11, 1833. and is the son of John M. aud Mary W. (Burhans) Roberts, natives of the grand old Empire State, and of Welsh-German extraction. The Roberts family settled in Connecticut at an early date and the paternal grandfather of our subject, Daniel Roberts, was the first to "seek green fields and pastures new." He moved to the State of New York and was there actively engaged in tilling the soil. His father was a Revolutionary soldier. Teinpt-ed by the fertile soil of the Prairie State, thefather of our subject emigrated to Illinois in 1831, and with his father, three lirothers and a sister, made the journey in wagons. The}' passed through Indianapolis, liut did not stop there, and pushed on until they reached Tazewell County, 111. Peoria at that time consisted of a few log cal)ins, and Mr. Roberts drew a j)icture of the town, the same now being in the possession of our subject. He was a natural artist, but had spent some time in a lithograph establishment in New York city. On his new farm he erected a rude log cabin and this he occupied one winter, after which he erected a more substantial dwelling in which he passed the remainder of his days, dying in 1887. The mother received her final summons in 1838. At the time of their settlement nearPeoria, Indians were numerous and often visited the home of this worthy couple. Prof. J. B. Rob- erts was the only child born to this union, but four children, three of whom are livincr, were born to his father's second marriage. The latter was a very prominent farmer, was char- itable and kind, and was ever ready to extend a helping hand to the needy and afflicted. He was one of the early Abolitionists, was positive and outspoken in his views, and held a num- ber of township otfices. The original of this notice attained his growth on the farm and like the majority of farmer boys received his primary education in the district schools. When sixteen years of age he decided that further education was necessary and eutered Knox College, from which institution he graduated in 1855. Following this he was instructor in ancient languages of the same college for seven years and then secured the position of superintendent of the city schools of Galesburg, 111., which jiosition he held until 1874. At the latter date he came to Indianapolis and was principal of the high school for seven years, or until 1881. For four years following this he conducted a private school, and since then has been an instructor in the high school. Socially Prof. Roberts is a member of the K. of H., and secretary of the College Corner Literary Club. He holds membership in the Plymouth Congregational Church, and is a liberal contributor to the same. In the year 1856 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy G. Gillette, of Galesburg, 111., and three sons and a daughter have been born to this marriage: William B., George B. , John G. and Margaret A. Politically the Professor affiliates with the Repul)lican party. T. M. Wright. The career of a lawyer is a succession of contests and the successes made in the legal profession are probably more than in any other calling in life exam'ples of the " survival of the fittest." To become distinguished at the bar requires not only capacity bat also sound judgment and persevering industry and these qualities are admira- bly combined in Mr. Wright. Shrewd and quick in grasping points of law, his decisions are usualh- ready to be given when the arguments are given. Careful in the preparation of his cases, he has the ability to present them in a concise, logical and forcible manner. Mr. Wright, now deputy prosecuting attorney, is a product of Pennsylvania, born in Schuyl- kill County, near the city of Pottsville, November 22, 1847. His parents, Hiram N. and Ann (Glassmire) Wright, were also natives of the grand old State of Pennsylvania and were of German and French extraction, respectively. The father is now a resident of Indian- apolis and is for<'man of the Belt Ruilroad shops. The subject of this sketch was l)rought to Indianapolis by his parents when six years of age, grew to manhood here and here received the principal part of his education, having attended school at Crawfordsville, Ind., for some time. After the death of his mother he gave up his schooling and began learning the painter's trade. He did not follow this, however, but began learning telegraphy and followed this for some time on the Bee Line Railroad. Subsequently he engaged in the theatrical business with William Riley, who had the only theater in town at that time. He AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 427 took part in all the plays and continued this for some time. The study of the law theu attracted his attention and he was admitted to the bar in 1874. Since then he has been in the active practice of his profession. He has been deputy city and deputy State prosecutor for several years, having been appointed to the former position in 1875. In 1887 he was appointed deputy State prosecutor by James L. Mitchell and served for four years under that gentleman. Upon the etection of John W. Holtzman as State attorney he was again made deput}' and has served in that capacity continuously for over six years. Mr. Wright is a member of the K. of P. and in politics is strictly Democratic. George F. Miller The subject of our sketch is a widely known and very popular citizen of Indianapolis, who is now filling the oftice of deputy county and city treasurer. He comes of a worthy stock, having been born in Cabell County, W. Va., the son of Will- iam C. and Eliza (Gardner) Miller, natives of Gallipolis, Ohio, and of Greenup, Ky., respectively. The Miller family were early settlers of the valley of Virginia, and the great- grandfather of our subject was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, as, also, in the Indian wars. He was the founder of Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, and built the fort where the city named now stands. At that place he followed the vocation of a fanner and there he died and was buried. The paternal grandfather, John Miller, lived and died in Virginia, and the maternal grandfather, Joseph Gardner, was a native of Boston, Mass., but removed to Virginia, where he died. In his earlier life he was a seafaring man and captain of a vessel which plied between Boston and San Domingo, as well as other islands of the West Indies group. The last days of this voyager were spent in quiet and rineventful retirement. The father of our subject was a merchant and trader and resided at Bar- boursville, Va., where he died in 1886. The mother of our subject survived him two years, dying in 1S88. This couple were the parents of seven children, six of whom are living, namely: Mrs. B. H. Thaxtou, of Huntington, W. Va. ; C. H. Miller, of Huntington, W. Va. ; George. F. Miller, our subject; John W., of Barboursville; Jose))h Miller, late com- missioner of internal revenue under the first administration of President Cleveland, now liv- ing at Kanawha, AV. Va., and Florence, wife of George F. Miller, Jr., president of the First National Bank, of Huntington, W. Va. The subject of our sketcli was born in Virginia, where he was reared and attended school, and from which, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted, at the outlneak of the war, in Company A, Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, and served four years; being with the army of West Virginia, with Longstreet's corps in Tennessee, and surrendered with Johnston at Greensboro, N. C. He was captured at Mossey Creek, Teuu., and carried to Camp Douglass near Cbicago, where he remained seven months, when he was exchanged. Mr. Miller served as first lieutenant and bore the record of an excellent oiMcer and a brave soldier, courageously contending for a cause his conscience approved. After the surrender he went to Cincinnati, where he was book-keeper in a wholesale grocery house for two years; then, in 1869, he came to Indianapolis and engaged in the coal business for about eight years, following which he was in the foundry business. In the year 1884 he was appointed deputy United States marshal during Cleveland's administration and served until 188"), when he went into the county treasurer's office, under John Osterman, as deputy, and has been in the office ever since, proving himself a most efficient and accommodating pul)lic servant, who has gained the respect and confidence of the pxdslic without reference to politics. He was married in 1868 to Miss Catharine A. Davidson and one child has blessed this union, Catharine L. Mrs. Miller and her daughter are prominent members of the Second Presbyterian Church, as well as very popular among a large circle of ac(]uaintances. Mr. Miller has a number of social affiliations and is a member of the Masonic order. Thomas McCoknell. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch is a member of the well-known firm of McConnell & Mount, contractors and builders, but was born in Belmont County. Ohio, in 1S88, a son of Francis McConnell, which name his paternal grandfather also bore. The latter was a native of the land of "thistles and oatmeal," but prior to the Revolutionary War came to this country and later became a member of the Continental army, serving in Washington's aimy for seven years. He later became a pioneer of the State of Ohio, where his son, Francis, the father of the subject of this sketch was born in 1803. Be- sides being a successful tiller of the soil the latter was a shoemaker, which business he fol- lowed in Bridgeport, dying there in 1881 at the age of seventy-nine years. He was a Re- 428 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS publican in politics, held the position of township trustee for many years, also that of assessor and held-other offices of trust. Thomas McConnell, the subject of this sketch, was educated in his native county and at the age of eighteen started to learn the carpenter's trade, at which he served an apprenticeship of three years. In iSofi he located at Marietta, Shelby County, Ind., and there on June 24, 1862. he enlisted in Company B, Seventieth Indiana (tien. Harrison's Regiment), with which he served until the war closed, being a participant in all the battles in which his regiment took part. At the close of the war he returned to Indiana and after a tim » located in Indianapolis and commenced working at his trade, and in 1S75, with his brother John A. for a partner, he commenced contracting. They continued together successfully until 1886 when John A. went west by himself and Thomas associated himself with Mr. Mount, with whom he has since been connected. They have erected many of the handsomest buildings of Indianapolis, among which was Dr. Eastman's Sanitarium. They also su|)erintended the building of the city hall, and the other buildings which stand as monuments to their credit are too numerous to mention. Mr. McConnell has always been interested in politics and at all times works for the sviccess of the Rejiublican party. He is a member of the Contractors' Association, the Masonic order, the Chosen Friends, and Major Anderson Post of the G. A. R. In 1853 he was united in marriage with Miss India Weyer, of Ohio (Belmont County), and out of a family of two sons and five daughters born to them, one son and three daughters are living. F.\TRi('K J. O'Me.^ra. The American product, man, is the finest type upon the face of the earth, for the reason that he is not pampered and spoiled b)' luxury and for the further reason that he knows he may aspire to any height without prejudice against him as to birth or previous condition. In every community may be found numbers of solid, representative men, leaders of thought and influeucers of action who have been brought to their exalted places by the sheer and sole force of their own pluck and energy. The subject of our sketch, yet a young man, is the superintendent of buildings and grounds of the Indianapolis School Board, a position of responsibility and trust which came to him because he deserved it and because he is in every way qualified to discharge its duties. Patrick J. O'Meara was thrown upon his own resources at a very early age, having to sujiport himself when but thir- teen years old. With unfaltering courage the lad pressed on his way, working hard by day and attending school by night, his bright and receptive mind craving knowledge and his intelligence telling him that an education was indispensable to success on the road which he had thus early niaiked out for himself. He was born at Buffalo, N. Y., February 9, 1S56, being the son of Patrick and Bridget (Sheehan) O'Meara, natives of the city of Limerick, Ireland. They were married in their native city and sailed for America in 1855, landing at New York city, where they remained for a while and then going to Buffalo, at which place they lived until 1865, in which year they came to Indianapolis. They now reside at Ander sou, Ind., the father being now retired, after a busy life; he having been for a number of years book-keeper and head clerk in the New York Central freight depot. This worthy couple have had ten children, tive of whom are living, namely: Anna, Mary, Michael, Patrick J. and Henry, of Muncie. The subject of our sketch was a mere youth when he accompanied his par- ents to this city and here he attended school until he was thirteen years old, when he began to be self su])poiting; but, as stated, he was resolved to gain understanding and he was enrolled regularly in the night school and applied himself diligently to his studies. His first employ- ment was in a grocery store and afterward in a restaurant at Anderson, Ind. In the year 1886 he was employed by Hetherington & Berner, the widely known and extensive manufacturers, with whom he remained for six years, enjoying the confidence of the house and faithfully dis- charging his duties. At the end of this time, in 1S()2, he was appointed to his present position and entered upon the discharge of its responsibilities in July of that year., Mr. O'Meara was married June 5, 1889, to Miss Georgia Branham, of Anderson, Ind., the marriage being a most happy one, the two being congenial and the husband finding in the wife a helpmeet indeed. Our subject is a man of large social development, finding great pleasure in the society of his friends, and inclines to social organizations, being chancellor commander of Indianapolis Lodge, No. 56, K. of P. and is also a member of the order of Red Men. In politics Mr. O'Meara is a Democrat of the most pronounced type and has rendered his party most efficient services in the way of organizing and holding men in line for the support of the nominees dur- HON. CALKU S. DENNY. AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 429 ing election campaigns and elections. The education of our subject in religions matters was in the Catholic Church, in which he was baptized and contirmed and his matured judgment holds him firm in the faith of his fathers. A manly, upright and straightforward citizen, a careful, methodical man of business and a wbolesouled good fellow, Mr. O'Meara has by no means reached the height of his powers or the end of the favor of his fellow citizens. What- ever they may call him to do h« will do it faithfully and well. George W. St.\nley. The name of George W. Stanley is a very familiar one in the business circles of Indianapolis, he being one of the leading contractors of the city and the president of tlie Builders lixchange. He was born in Fayette Comity, Ind., June 1, 1836, and is the son of Lewis and Ann (Johnson) Stanley, natives of North Carolina and Cincin- nati, respectively. They came to Indiana at an early day and settled in Fayette County, tlie father following the trade of a wagon -maker. He died in Hancock County, Ind. , in 1S90, and the mother in the following year. The subject of onr sketch was reared in his native county until he was about twelve years old, attending the schools, and then removed with his parents to Hancock County, where he grew to manhood. After attending the Northwestern Christian University for one year he learned the trade of a carpenter, chiefly under his father. This he followed, varying it with teaching, up to the time of his marriage, in Hancock County. He was elected trustee of Vernon Township and served one term in Hancock County, in the year 186'2. Subse(|uently he was appointed agent for the Bee Line Kailroad and was sta- tioned at Oakland, Marion County, Ind., holding the position for about ten years. In 1S74 he was elected township trustee of Lawrence Township, and served for three consecutive terms, or six y-ears. Our subject removed to Indianapolis in 1884 and engaged in the busi- ness of a general contractor, which he has followed ever since. Among the many contracts he has executed is the Tomlinson Hall, the Bank of Commerce; Claypool Block, on Pearl Street; the Lombard Building; Macey Building, on Delaware Street, and numerous promi- nent residences. Mr. Stanley is one of the leading contractors of Indianapolis and employs a very large force of men during the building season. Mr. Stanley is president of the Builders Exchange, having served two years as secretary immediately before his election as such. He is a man of unimpeachable integrity and his work is always done well, his con- tracts l)eing carried out to the letter. He is in fellowship with the Masonic order and has other social connections in the city. Our subject was married in 1859 to Miss Ann Wood, of Marion County, by whom he has had three children: Carrie M. , Flora P. and Clarence. Politically he is a Democrat and believes firmly in the principles of that party. The name of the firm of Salisbury & Stanley — such is the style of his firm — is an honored one in the city, and the house is located at 177 Clinton Street. Thom.is Sheehan. The subject of our sketch is a man who possesses a quality, the value of which cannot be overestimated, and that is the one of pleasing, or, in other words, an accommodating spirit. In this day when the strife for place breeds so much selfishness the virtue is the more apparent. Our subject, the bailiff of the Marion Count}' Criminal Court and secretary of the Hendricks Club was born in Fayette County, at Connorsville, Ind., August 10, 1855. He is the son of Michael and Margaret (O'Conner) Sheehan, natives of Ireland, who came to America in 1840, first reaching New Orleans, and then proceeding by the river to Covington and going thence to Fayette County, Ind. The father was a farmer and pursued that vocation until his death in 1857. The mother, who is living in Fayette County, bore her husband seven children, namely: Lizzie and Thomas (these two were by her first husband), William, Mary, Lewis, Ellen and John. The subject of our sketch was reared in Fayette County, where he received a common-school education; the early j'ears of his life being spent on the farm, after which he went to the work of a molder at Connors- ville. Coming to Indianapolis in 1879 he worked here at his trade until 1891, when he was appointed by the court as ImilifF, and in January, 1893, he was elected secretary of the Hendricks Club. Mr. Sheehan is an enterprising young man, full of energy and devoted to the principles of the Democratic party, for which he works with untiring zeal in every cam- paign. Our subject was married in June, 1881, in Columl)us. Ohio, to Miss Helen L. Richter, by whom he has two sons and two daughters, namely: George T.. Mary M., Alice G. and Paul C. He and his wife are consistent members of the Catholic Church, in which faith they were reared as their parents before them. 430 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Peter Carson. Oue of the most gratifyincr features of fjovermneiit in the United States is tlie efficiency and integrity of tLose who are called upon to hohl office. It is the more remark- able in that the terms are so brief, herein differing from the old countries of Europe, where one who secures a position under the Government is expected to hold it throughout the remainder of his days. Here in America, however, the doctrine of rotation is maintained, whether the offices be national, State, county or municipal, and it is remarkable, and redounds to the immortal credit of the citizens of the Republic, that of the great multitudes who held office, cases of improper conduct are rareh' exceptional. The subject of our sketch is one who reflects greatest possible credit upon those who supported him for the office of recorder of Marion County, a position he tills with an earnestness of purpose, an attention to details, a spirit of accommodation and with a fidelity that stamps him oue of the very best men hold- ing the office of recorder in this or any other State. Mr. Carson was born in Dublin, Ire- land, November 10, 1849, being the son of Timothy and Ellen (Coleman) Carson, natives of Ireland. The mother sailed for America in 1853, with four children, her husband having j)reviousl3' died in the old country. Landing at New York, she took her family to Louis- ville, remained there for a time and then went to Nashville, Tenn. Subsequently she went to Indianapolis, where she died in September, 1890. The subject of our sketch, the young- est of the family, received a limited education, being compelled at an early age to work for a living. In turn he served at the trades of machinist and of boiler maker, but did not com- plete apprenticeship in either. He was not afraid to put his hand to any kind of honest labor and for a time while a youth and very young man he did follow a luimber of different pursuits; but he was diligent and faithful in everything he undertook and steadily bettered his condition. During the administration of President Cleveland, from 1IS85 to 1889, he served four years as inspector of customs. In the year 1890 he was elected recorder of Marion County, on the Democratic ticket, but having two years to wait before he could enter upon the duties of his position, he was employed in a brewery. Last year he took possession of the offic^ and has managed it with rare discretion and to the highest satisfac- tion of the public Our subject was happily married in 1873 to Miss Maria Pool, by whom he has had four children, namely: Nellie, Willie, Katie and Joseph. Mr. Carson is a man in whom the social impulse is very strong and he is a member of a number of clubs, in all of which he is very popular as well as very useful and influential. Later: Since the above was written and put in type Mr. Carson has unfortunately died leaving many warm friends and acquaintances to mourn his untimely demise. Victor M. Backus, treasurer of Marion County, is worthy and well qualified i[i every respect for the responsible position he fills, and, being a whole-souled, generous man, is deservedly popular with the ]iublic in general. He was born March 27, 185uvjs. JIc wmh hIm, om.. of l,l.„ ■fiiHl, Union soldiers detailH,! (,,> go to Ati.lerHonville to mliovo tl.o Union sol.li.TH tliore; was ono of tl.o tirst Union suldi.Ts to go int,i Atlanta the nigl.t it was taken and blown up. Mr HackiiH WHS m five or SIX lioHy contested and l.loody battles before ho was f«urt<.e., years old ar,.! he was one of the youngest, if not the very youngest, to enlist into the army fr.mi Indiana and carry a musket. J he soldierly and courageous spirit of (1... falher was Iransmitl..,! to the chddren, for the brother of our subject, Mai I bias, enlisted at the lirHtcall for t roops a.,.1 re-enlisted for three years, and then veteranized for three years more. The service of Mat thiaswMs in the Ni.mteenth and Twentieth Jndiwiui ilegimentn, ),hey forming part of the celebrated Iron Brigad.., which lont more men than any oth.-r two regiments in the entire United .Stales army. In the year IHC'i a cousin of Mr. Jiackus, who had been wounded at the second battle of iJull Run, was taken to Cincinnati, when his only sister, Mary It Backus, went to the hospital to nur.so him, and she remained afterward until the close of the warasa faithlul and efficient nurse of the sick and wounded Union soldiers When our subject returned home at the close of the war he cast about f(,r something as a livelihood and he ciiose the trade of a carriageinaker, serving an ap[)renticesliip at this at Franklin' Ind., after which, 111 the sj.ring of 18C.7, he came to Indianapolis and went to work under Col. Benjamin C. Shaw, who ..wihkI the largest factory in the West, where he worked under iiMtructions for eighteen months, at very small wages When his time was out be was given a .•ontract on the linest work in the house, with thre.. tires, and continued at this until Col. Shaw was elected State Treasurer in 1874, when he opened up business for liimself starting in a small way, and in six years had the largest carriag.r factory in Indianapolis and It IS claimed for him that he has sold more work at retail than any other house in Indiana. In the year 1881, after the retirement of Col. Shaw from tlie State Treasiirershii, the two formed a partnership under the tirm name of Shaw, Backus \. Shaw in ]8n:^, made and i.atent...] .,ne of the first and best road carts in the country; organized and w.is made president of the Backus Cart (Jompany and manufacture,! •>,]{){) carts in the first year. He sold out this business and started under the firm name of Backus ct Keagan, cui Circle Street; later buying out Mr. Keagan and ran the business alone until l8iM, when he sold out to H. C. Fisk & Hon in order to take the office of treasurer of Marion County ami of the city of Indianapolis, to wliich ofJice he had been elected in 181K) with the largest majority ever given any county or city treasurer it being over three thousand. The term of oflice is for two years, and Mr. Backus decline.! a renomination, retiring with the esteem and the confidence of the citizens of Indianapolis an. I Marion (Jounty without refen-nce to [.arty. At th.. first meeting of the ol.l sol.liers of the Seventeenth for re.)rganization Mr. Backus was .m.- of the first presidents of the re-Hmental organizatDii. an.] at the last briga.le reunion he was clir.sen its president also, thisXeing in IHUO, and th.^ hon..r proceeding from the celebrated Wihler's brigade. Mr. Backus is the youngest member of the eomiiany, n-giment and Ijrigade with which he was associated, and he was chosen its brigade president at the (-ariiest re.juest of (it-u. Wil.ler liimself. Thi distinction Mr. Backus may well consider the proudest honor of his life. Our subject wa married Fel^ruary 14, 1874, to Miss Mary iMcCarthy. of Brear, Ohio, by whom he has had three children, .jnly one of whom is living, Hazel, aged nine years. Mr. Backus is a mem- ber of George H. Thomas Post, (i. A. K ; „f Star Lo.ige, Nstantial, upright and well known German citizens of Indianapolis. He is a great lover of Nature and of out-door exercise and si.ort He has erected boats and yachts for private and public use. having purchased eighty-five acres of land near Nortii Indianapolis, on the White River, where he has fitted up a club house for public use. known as "Bellevue.'.' which he intends to make one of the most popular resorts for members and friends in Indiana devoted to the best interests of the people, and strictly a fa-nily resort. It may also be said greatly to his credit that he was one of the promoters and organizers of the Fresh Air Mission' for the poor children of the city during the heated term, which organization has proved to be tme of the most popular chanties m the city. All in all. he is a broad-gauged man. of highly cultivated tastes, of deep philanthropy and superior intelligence and public spirit. -M.u'RicE DoNXELLv. Tlie trade in hardwood lumber is undoubtedly one of the most important in Indianapolis, and the city is excellently represented in this respect by a number of responsible, reliable houses, among which may be mentioned that of Landers & Don- nelly, of which Maurice Donnelly is a member. This firm established themselves in bu.siness on the premises now occupied by them in 1890, at 148 South ^Vest Street, since which time they have met with satisfactory success, both financially and as re^rards reputation Their lumber yard covers aa area of 180x600 feet and is well equipped with buildincrs of all descriptions and is provided with every convenience for receiving and shipping the7r goods. They deal in all kinds of hardwood, for furniture manufacturers, agricultural implement makers, builders, cabinet-makers, and annually supply millions of street car and railroad ties, their year s sales amounting to about 10,000,00(1 feet. Thev supply a laro^e trade in Indiana and sister States and their time is fully occupied in. looking after their extensive iq'-^'o''^'''' •^^'*"'"'<"' Donnelly, the junior member of the firm, was born in Ireland April ''1 ISoJ, his parents being Thomas and Honora (Lawler) Donnelly, the former of whom died in 18b8. the latter being still a resident of the Isle of Erin. Maurice was left fatherless at the AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 439 age of uiue years, aud owing to this fact be was compelled to look out for himself at the early age of fourteen years; aud with this end in view he went to England, where he secured employment in the office of a large coal mining concern, with which lirm he remained for seven years, during which time he was promoted to the position of agent of the firm at Liverpool. In 1S82 he came^to America, and after spending a short time in New York City he went to Chicago, where he spent two years in the freight department of the C. M. & St. P. Railroad. At the end of the above mentioned time he came to Indianapolis, arriving in the month of August, and for four years thereafter he held a position in Landers' pork-house, and then became a member of the wholesale liquor firm of Hild & Donnelly, which tirm was in existence from 1887 to 1889, when Mr. Donnelly retired to take the agency of the Madison Brewing Company, with which he was connected two years. While thus engaged he formed a jiartnership with H. J. Landers, under the tirm name of Landel-s & Donnelly ami they embarked in the wholesale hardwood lumljer business, which they are still conducting. In 1892 Mr. Donnelly and his partner purchased a rice plantation of 600 acres in southwest Louisiana and are extensively' engaged in the cultivation of this com- modity. In fact, these gentlemen are exceptionally wide awake business men and have built np a reputation for reliability, honesty and fair dealing which is in every sense of the word well deserved. In July 1891, Mr. Donnelly severed his connection with the Madi- son Brewing Company and accepted the management of the Indianapolis branch of the Terre Haute Brewing Company, which position he still retains. The growing aud prosper- ous business of this lu'ewery in Indianapolis and vicinity is the best evidence of Mr. Don- nelly's close attention to his business, the annual out-put of the sane averaging over 80,000 barrels of which Mr. Donnelly's V)ranch disposes of over 20,000 barrels. Mr. Don- nelly was married in October, 1892, to Miss Sallie McCarty, a native of Indianapolis, and a daughter of Michael and Mary McCarty. Socially Mr. Donnelly is a member of The Elks, the Red Men and the Shields Club, and also the Ancient Order of Hibernians, having been a member of the latter order for the past ten years, and served as its president four years. He has been an active worker and supporter of the Democratic party aud wields a wide influence throughout the city. He has on various occasions been urged l)y his many friends to make the race for some county office, but has invariably declined, the political arena having no charms for him. On the 16th of November, 1893, the recorder of Marion County died suddenly, and the county commissioners unanimously selected Mr. Donnelly to till out the unexpired term of the deceased recorder. The place was tendered him unsolicited and is further evidence of his standing as a citizen. Daniel W. Noble (deceased). There is little need to portray the virtues or defend the memory of this gentleman, for he lives in the affection of his family and friends as a devoted husband, kind neighbor and public-spirited citizen. During the many years in which he resided in Marion County, Iiid., he was to the people all that is required in good citizenship, public enterprise and sympathetic friendship. In the love of his family he found his cares lightened aud in the respect of his fellow citizens received the reward of his faithfulness. This worthy representative was born in Lanesboro, Mass., February 14, 1808, and when but seven years of age he removed with his father to Genesee County, N. Y. He walked through with the wagons and helped drive the cows. From a boy he had always been industrious, economical and thoroughly reliable. As soon as old enough he worked out by the month and managed to saveenousth from his wages to embark in business for himself when a young man. From 1834 to 1836 he was engaged in business in Whiteford, Mich., from that date until 1837 he was in Boston, Mass., from 1837 until 1840 he was in Cincinnati, Ohio, and from 1840 to 1848 he was in Dayton, Ohio. During all these years he kept a book store. In 1840, September 8, he was married to Miss Harriet M. Blood, daughter of John Blood, who was born in Groton, Mass. Five children were the fruits of this union and named as follows: Edwin \V., born at Dayton, Ohio, in 1842, died in 1871 from the effects of a wound received in the array; he enlisted in the Civil War, in Company D, Twenty sixth Indiana Regiment; he had married Miss Ethel Hathaway in 1870, but had no children. Charles H. Noble served in Company K, First Indiana Cavalry, for three years; in 1865 he was appointed second lieutenant in the regular army by Gen. Dumont and he is now capt- ain of Company A, Sixteenth Infantry, at Fort Douglas, Utah; he was lirst married to 440 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS Miss Sallie Kline, but after her death, in 1890, he married Miss Mary E. Palmer; he has no children. Cyrus B. was also in the Civil War, enlisting in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty-second Indiana; he is now residing in Indianapolis; he married Miss Hattie Mathews and they have three children, as follows: Harriet M.. Mary W. and Charles C. The next child Ijorn to Daniel W. Noble — Frank W. — is now residing in Indianapolis: he married Miss Elizabeth T. Lightfoot. Daniel W., who resides on the home place, is married to Miss May C. Tomlinsou and they have these children: LucyE. . Edwin F. and Ruth H. In 1848 the father of these children removed to Indianapolis and opened a book store in Temperance Hall, an old-fashioned, two-story brick building standing on the north side of Washington Street, next to the alley east of Illinois Street. At that time he resided on the northeast corner of Ohio and Illinois Streets, which was then on the outskirts of the city. He finally sold out Lis Vmsiness and after this was associated with several others in the first planing-mill in the city, situated on the site of the Enterprise Hotel, on Massachusetts Avenue. In December, 1S54, he removed to his farm in Perry Township, Marion County, Ind., and there passed the remainder of his days. His record as a public and private citizen and neighbor was alike untarnished and in all the affairs of life he bore himself in an upright manner and was recognized as a man of true worth. He was thoroughly conscientious in all things. Though reared a Democrat he left the party at the time of the slavery agita- tion and ever after was an earnest Republican. He furnished three sons to tight for the old flag. He was not a member of any secret order nor was he a member of any church, but while in the city he attended the Presbyterian Church, to which he contributed liberally of his means. Mrs. Nol>le's father, John Blood, was reared in Groton, Mass., and was there married to Miss Lydia Kemp. Soon after he emigrated to Mason. N. H., and tilled the soil there until his death, about 1839. To his marriage were born eight children, as follows: John (deceased), married, and left one daughter; Moody (deceased), married, and left one daughter; Junia (deceased), married, and left three children; Betsey (deceased), married Asa Emerson and left six children: Nancy, jnarried Mr. Lakin and died, leaving one daugh- ter, Melissa; Mary, married Charles Nicholas first and afterward a Mr. Pratt. She is now deceased; Martin L. married but is now deceased, and Harriet M. married D. W. Noble (our subject). Mr.^. Noble's great-grandfather came from England. Philip Stoops. The calling of the farmer is as old as the world, and the majority of the men who have followed it have led upright and blameless lives, and the career of Philip Stoops has been no exception to this rule. He was born in Nicholas County. Ky.. February 24. 1815, where he continued to reside until he was eighteen years of age, his educational advantages being quite limited in the meantime, for what few schools there were were of an inferior kind. In the fall of 1833 he came with his parents to Indiana, locating in Marion County, where the father purchased 160 acres of land, the timber on a considerable portion of which had been deadened but not cleared. Here he erected him a house and on this farm made his home the remainder of his days, dying in 185il. Prior to this be had succeeded in clearing about eighty acres of land and also found time to serve his country in the Black Hawk W'ar. He was early in life a Whig and then became a Republican and as such con- tinued to the last. While living in his native State of Kentucky he united with the Presby- terian Church but upon his arrival in Indiana, as there was no church of his denomination in his immediate neighborhood, he united with the Methodist Episcopal Cliurch. He was married thrice, first in Pennsylvania, to Nancy James, by whom he became the father of seven children: William, who married a Miss Graham and died leaving two children. McClellan and Susan; John; Philip; Betsey, who married Jacob Shearer and died leaving three children. John, George and Laban; Alexander, who married Elizabeth Rayburn and died leaving two children, James and Alice: Henrj', who married Amanda Hunter anport of all worthy enterprises and is a public-spirited citizen. Nine children were born to his first union, five of whom are now living: Thomas, George (who married Miss Jennie Wright), Mary F. (who married Clay Rockwell), Jennie (who married George Catterson), and Will- iam A. (who is single). Mr. McOnat married for his second wife Miss Barbara Nelp who bore him four children, as follows: John Paul, Malcolm, Kenneth and Donald. Like his brother George, our subject is a stanch supporter of Democratic principles, and his tirst presidential vote was cast for Franklin Pierce. James H. Huls. The hotel is a modern invention and is practically limited to enlight- ened countries. The ancient caravansary of the East was merely a place where travelers and their camels, donkeys and horses might rest together in one great common apartment, no board being supplied, and they were usually owned by the city or country. In many self-styled civilized countries to-day dependence for food and shelter is had upon private families. The modern hotel is a product of the age and is in keeping with its dignity and importance. It is a marvel of comfoi't, luxury and ease. Among the hotels of Indianapolis may be mentioned the "Castle Hotel,'' situated at 28.V Massachusetts Avenue, the projuietor being James H. Huls, who is a bright, cheerful, social gentleman, who looks after the wants of his gnests with careful attention. It is not every man who " knows how to keep a hotel," and many have been disappointed in the experience. The successful hotel keeper must be a good judge of human nature; must know how to make his guests feel at home without being fussy; must be a connoisseur in the matter of good things to eat and supply them ; must know now to hear the complaints of cranks, and of men and women who have never been much at hotels, without being disturbed. Mr. and Mrs. Huls are very competent hotel managers, and 448 MEMOIRS OF IXDIANAPOLIS keep a well-equiiiped honse. Cleanlinpss, which is said to be nest to godliness, is apparent everywhere, and this house is a popiihir stopping place with the traveling pnblic. Mr. Huls was born in Wayne Township, Marion County, lud., in 1845, and was reared on a farm — a good plage to develop good muscle and correct habits. It was this yoiing man's habit to teach school in winter and work on his father's farm in summer. Later he came to Indian- apolis and engaged in several lines of business which he carried on very successfully. He selected his wife in the person of Miss Mary V. Deputy, daughter of George Deputy. She is a ladj' of much force of character, and tills well her position in life. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Huls engaged in the grocerj' business for tive years, at the corner of North and Douglas Streets, and kept boarders for a number of years. Mr. Huls was for a time assist- ant superintendent of the county infirmary. The experience of our subject and wife in the boarding-house was a good schooling for their present position. The Castle Hotel is a new house, both as to building and furniture, and from top to liottom it is in " apple pie order." Joseph Huls, father of our subject, was a native Kentuekian, born in Fleming County, No- vember 21, 1821, where he lived on a farm until fifteen years of age, attending school in Flemingsburg. In 1830 he came with his jiareuts to Indiana and located in Marion County. Wayne Towushiji, where he made his home until 1878, after which he moved over the line into Hendricks County. He remained under the parental roof until 1844, when he married Miss Elizabeth Nun, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oliuger) Nun, and subsequently rented what is known as the McDowell farm, which he cultivated for twenty-five years. In 1875 he bought the farm in Hendricks County and there he resides at the present time. He is a Repul)lican in politics, and a member of the Christian Church. Five children were born to his marriage, as follows: James H., our subject; Mary J., wife of James Wills, is the mother of three children, Edith. George and William; George W. ; Harrison F., who mar- ried Miss Victoria Mitchell, and they have two children, Willard and Ernest; and Charles B. The mother of those children passed away in February, 1890. Thomas Huls. grand- father of subject, was a native of the Keystone State, born in 1783, and was married in Ken tncky to Miss Elizabeth Miller. In 1830 he came to the Hoosier State where he died about 1856. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. His wife died in 1879. They were the parents of twelve children, ten of whom lived to mature years, as follows: Henry, deceased: Mary, deceased; Alexander; Joseph; Richard, who enlisted in the Seventieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. and died while in service; Sanders; James, deceased, was a soldier in the Civil War, and his death was the result of wounds received wiiile in service; John, also a soldier, died while in service; Rachel; and Alfred, deceased. He was a soldier in the Seventh Regiment, Indiana Infantry, and died in 1888. Our sub ject's paternal great-grandfather was Richard Huls, and his great-great-great-grandfather Huls was Ijorn in Germany. His great grandfather on the maternal side, William Miller, was a soldier in the Revolution. Ernst Hukriede. One of the most beautiful and appropriate ideas in the decorations for house parties and other entertainments is the use of flowers, and among those who follow the occupation of growing them in Indianapolis is Ernst Hukriede who has aided largely in the cult- ure of its inhabitants by placing at their disposal large quantities of the choicest and most bean tifulcut flowers at reasonable prices. He shows the utmost taste and skill in his arrangement of floral designs, and in the matter of decorations he shows undoubted artistic talent. He has a well stocked green house located on State Avenue and Sycamore Street, near the German Orphan Asylum, and his retail store is at 528 Virginia Avenue. Mr. Hukriede is a German bv nativitv, his birth occurring in Prussia, August 20, 1837, and on the farm belonging to his father, Henry Hukriede, who died in Prussia about 1802, he was reared and learned lessons of industry, honesty, and economy, which have since been of great benefit to him in his walks through life. The early education of Mr. Hukreide was not neglected and in the schools of his native land he acquired a sufficient knowledge of books to enable him to successfulh" battle with the world when he left home and friends to seek his fortune beyond the Atlantic. He landed in the city of New York on Noveml)er 25, 1864, the day after Thanksgiving, and he at once came west as far as Cincinnati, and during the year that he remaineil in that city, he did what his hands found to do, and did it with all his might. Being pleased with this country he determined to make it his future home, and in order to further any business enter- AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 449 prise he might undertake he determined to learn to read and write, as well as speak, the Eng- lish language, aud pursued his studies with such earuestiiess and zual that he is how proti- cient with the AngloSaxou language. The various occupations that he had followed have been thoseof brick making, paper-making and railroading, being for twenty-one yearsconnected with the passenger service of the Vandalia Railroad. While still connected with this road he built a green-house at 37 Henry Street, but after a time sold this property and erected his present commodious and substantial greenhouse, which is well located and has a paying patronage, which has been built up through the energy and fair dealing of Mr. Hukriede and his son, Frederick R., who has been associated with him for some time. Mr. Hukriede is an Independent in politics, aud votes rather for the man than the party. He is a liberal patron of the German Orphan Asylum. In 1S70 he was married to Miss Johanna Schelleuberg, a native of the same place as himself. She died June 25, 1876, leaving three children, Freder- ick R., being the only surviving member. His present wife was Miss Sophia Martin, who was born in Mecklenburg. Germany, and both are members of the church and are liberal con tributors to enterprises of a worthy nature. Mr. Hukriede may be termed a self-made man, for upon his arrival in Cincinnati he had just 5 cents, in money, and what he now has, has been earned by his own efforts since that time, a fact greatly to his credit. Mrs. Ellen Butcher, florist. The calling of the florist is one for which women seem to be naturally adapted, for their love of the beautiful and their finely developed artistic sense, as well as their industry and vigilance (without which the business would be a fail- ure), are essential to success in this line of work. Mrs. Butcher's home and green-house are at Irviugton, Ind., but she keeps a well supplied stand at the market-house, also a large supply of all kinds of fresh vegetables during the season. She has followed the calling of a florist for some fifteen years, but commenced with a very limited stock, which she gradu- ally but continuously increased, until she now has three large green-houses, surrounding which are seven acres of ground, a large portion of which she uses for bedding plants. She also formerly dealt in small fruit, but her flowers and vegetables now occupy most of her time and attention, although she raises sufiicient fruit for her own use. Her place is noted far and wide for its beauty and for the fact that every nook and cranny of it is utilized and kept in the neatest possible manner. Mrs. Butcher was born in Germany, that country that has given to the United States so many of her most estimable, enterprising, thrifty and industrious citizens, and in girlhood came to this country with her parents and settled with them in Blair County, Penn. In that State the father was called from life, but the mother's death occurred in Marion County, Ind., at the home of Mrs. Butcher, near the city of Indianapolis. Mrs. Butcher attended the common schools of Pennsylvania, where she ol)tained a practical education. She has always had a great fondness for flowers, but never raised them only for her own pleasure until she commenced in earnest some fifteen years ago. She is the only florist that has a stand in the market place, and conseqently makes laige sales there. She raises everything that there is a demand for, and has many rare aud beautiful plants, her green-houses being "bowers of beauty." She is assisted in her labors by her daughter, and deserves much credit for the way in which she has bent the force of circumstances to her will, and for the competence which she has gained. She is a member of the Indiana Society of Florists and has long been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Irvington, Ind., in which she has been trustee. She has been a class leader, a Sunday-school teacher, and for years has taken a deep interest in church affairs. She is held in high esteem by all who know her, and her good name and honor are above reproach. Samuel W. Cochr.\ne. As a discriminating and competent man of affairs aud as an effi- cient and thoroughly posted contractor and builder, Samuel W. Cochrane has not his supe- rior. He was born in the city of New York in 1835, a son of Robert Cochrane, who was a native of Scotland, who learned the calling of a contractor and builder and when a middle aged man came to the United States and located in the city of New York. He became the superintendent for an extensive contractor there, doing public work, and after a time moved to Richmond, Va., where he engaged in contracting for himself. In 1850 he took up his residence in Madison, lud., where he was later called from life. In the public schools of Richmond, Va. , Samuel W. obtained a good practical education as he grew up, and at odd times worked under his father at the carpenter's trade, thoroughly learning the details of 450 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS tbe business, and after be bad reaebed a suitable age be and a hrotber became tbeir fatber's associate in business. Later Samuel W. branclied out for biniself and coming to tbe city of Indianapolis in 1864 to Ijuild a liouse, be decided to remain and bere bas made bis borne ever since. For a sbort time be was in tbe Fifty-tiftb Indiana Regiment as first lieutenant and was a participant in tbe battle of Kicbmond, Ky., wbere bj' a miracle be escaped deatb. He was wounded on tbe bead by a passing cannon ball, but fortunately not severely. In tbis city be built tbe fourtb and nintb ward scbool- bouses, tbe Wyandotte block, tbe Holli- day block and many otber business blocks, as well as numerous bandsome and costly private residences. For four years be was engaged in farming in Jefferson County, but witb tbat exception bis time and attention bas been given to contracting, in wbicb be may be said to bave been remarkably successful and commands bis full sbare of work. He was married in 1858 to Eliza Taylor of Jefferson County, Ind., by wbom be bas two daugbters. Socially be is a member of tbe I. O. O. F. and is trustee of Meridian Lodge, No. 480 of tbat order. He is a memtier of Cbapman Post of tbe Gr. A. li. , is a member of tbe Builders Escbauge and the Contractors Association. He is an agreeable and affable gentleman, courteous and kind hearted, and bis friends are legion. George S. Henry. If any firm in Indianapolis possesses a monument to its progress it is tbe firm of Henry & Worthington, contractors, for tbeir name is identified with tbe erec- tion of some of tbe noblest structures in the city. George S. Henrj-, tbe senior member of the firm, was born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1839, and is the son of John Henry, who was a successful farmer near tbat city. Our subject received his education in Parma, N. Y., and partly served an apprenticeship before the war. Filled with a patriotic desire to serve his country, he enlisted August 5, 1862, in the One Hundred and Eighth New York Volunteers, and was afterward transferred to tbe Regulars, Fifteenth United States Infantry, witb which be remained tbi'ee years and six months, lacking the time be was with the former company. His command was at Lookout Mountain when the war closed but be was stationed at Mobile, Ala., until December 13, 1805. He was in many battles, the most prominent being Sharps- burg, Chickamauga. Missionary Ridge, and the fight from Dalton to Atlanta. At tbe close of service he came to Indianapolis, and began working at his trade. He has been contracting most of the time since then and for some time was in partnership with Charles L. Wollen- weber, James Williams and recently with Mr. Worthington, bis present partner. It is hardly necessary to state that Mr. Henry is one of tbe most popular and reliable con- tractors in the city, and is well liked by all who bave dealings with him. In politics he is a stanch Republican. Robert Worthington, junior member of the above mentioned and well-known firm is a product of Mooresville, Morgan County, Ind., born November 20, 1861, and tbe son of J. M. Worthington, who was a native of the Empire State. The father came west many years ago and sold goods to the Indians. He was a partner of Samuel Moore who was the founder of Mooresville, and passed the remainder of his days in M3 and 1S64 he was in the provost marshal s office, a responsible and dangerous position, and he passed through a number of thrilling experiences. In 1878 he moved to Terre Haute, Ind., where he commenced con- tracting and there did some extensive and important work, chief among which was the San- ford Fork and Tool Works. For the past three years he has been a resident of Indianapo- lis and since that time his attention has been directed to contracting durincr which short periocl he has bu.lt up an enviable reputation. In August. 1862. he joined Co^npany E. of he Que Hundred and Twenty-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until he received his mseharge in February. 1863. by reason of disability, after which he was in the provost marshall's service in Illinois, although he was stationed at Perryville Ky He was married in 1853 to Miss Samantha Tomilson of Jasper County and to them a family of ten children were given, eight of whom are living, five .sons and three daughters. Mr. Jared IS a member of the G. A. R., was a Whig in politics in 1852 and since 1856 has been a Re- publican. JoHX K. Sl.\ck. One of the many who are called upon to contribute their quota of what is needed to make up the necessities or luxuries prepared for the comfort and well being of the inner man is the grocer, whose popularity is usually measured by the quality of AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 455 goods witli which he supplies his customers. Assuming such to be the case, the name of Jolin K. Slack has become a conspicuous one at Brightwood, Ind. He was born in Delaware County, Ind., December 9, 1867, his father being George W. Slack, a native of Bucks County, Penn. About forty years ago, when the latter was a young man, he came to Indiana, and in addition to practicing the honorable profession of medicine with more than ordinary success, he followed the occupation of farming until death closed his career in 1885. He was a graduate of the Chicago Medical School, but his knowledge was not con- fined to the paths of physic for he was well informed on the current topics of the day and was an extensive and retentive reader. John K. Slack was an attendant of the schools of Delaware County until he was eigliteen years of age when he became a telegraph operator with the Bee Line Railroad, and after its consolidation with the Big Four Railroad he still continued with the road, and for three years was night operator at Daleville, Ind. He was then stationed at Brightwood at the East Yards for something over two years, and during his entire experience as a telegraph operator he was never laid off from work but two days. Upon closing his career as a railroad man he formed a partnership with Samuel Bloom and together they opened a well stocked grocery establishment which they have conducted with exceptional success up to the present time, their house being the most popular as well as most extensive in Brightwood. It was their aim when they started in business to make theirs the leading estal)lishment of their vicinity, and they have succeeded in doing so upon lines of sterling integrity. They handle only the highest grade of products and deal with the first families of the community. Mr. Slack has always been a Democrat in politics and at the last election he was chosen trustee of ward 1. October 28, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Katie Bloom of this city. He is a member of the K. of P., the Chosen Friends, the Red Men and the Pythian Sisters. Charles F. Wehking. The calling of the brick contractor has become a most important one from the fact that into nearly every structure of importance that material is put, there- fore, it is necessary for a contractor who expects to make a success of his calling, to become thoroughly familiar with every detail of the business or he will "find his house about his ears." A gentleman well up in this calling is Charles F. Wehking, who is a native of Ger- many, in which country he was born in 1846. He learned his trade in the land of his birth, as an apprentice, but before he had worked at it any length of time he entered the German army, and during the four years that he was in the service he held the rank of sergeant of his company, and was in the Franco Prussian War, taking part in the battle of August 14, 1871, and August 18, of the same year, the latter being the hardest engagement of the whole war. He also participated in numerous skirmishes and upon receiving his dis- charge he came almost immediately to the United States, and took up his residence in the city of Indianapolis, which has ever since been his home and with the interests of which he has always fully identified himself. For fifteen years after locating here he worked at his trade for different contractors, then formed a partnership with Henry Feltman, and they were engaged in contracting together for one season, but since that time he has been by himself. He erected the new Deaf and Dumb Asylum, many fine business buildings, and the handsome and substantial addition to the Denison Hotel; the addition to the State Nor- mal Building, at Terre Haute, Ind. ; the school buildings at Evansville; the Bank building and school buildings at Connorsville; the buildings at St. Mai-y's In The Woods near Terre Haute, and others too numerous to particularize; suffice it to say that they were all substantial and well con.structed buildings. In politics Mr. Wehking has made it a principle to vote for the one whom in his opinion is the best man for the ]iosition, but aside from this is not a politician. In 1872 Miss Christina Moldtlian, who was born in Germany, became his wife, and to them eight children have been given, six daughters surviving, a son and daughter Ijeingdead. Mr. Wehking is a member of the German Lutheran Church, belongs to the German Orphans' Home Association, as well as other charitalile and social organiza- tions. Omki T. Field. In a growing city there is no more important industry or one in which its exponents are in greater demand than the builder and contractor. Indianapolis" fine business houses and palatial residences have proven this, while the builder may with truth at once be designated as one of the foremost and useful developers of a vicinity. A 456 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS popular man in this connection is Omri T. Field whose business is located at 116 Ramsey Avenue. Mr. Field was born in Jackson Couutj-, Ind. . in 1871, son of Greenberry Field and grandson of William Field who was a native Kentuckian and a pioneer of Jefferson County, Ind. Greenberry Field was born in Jefferson County, Ind., in 1832, and when grown became a merchant in that county, continuincr in that business for some time. Sub- sequently lie came to Indianapolis and was engaged in the grocery business for two years, after which he turned bis attention to handling all kinds of stock. While a resident of Jef- ferson County he was township assessor and held other local positions. Since residing here he has served as land appraiser. Politically he has always l)een a Democrat and socially he is a Mason, and is an original charter member of the Chosen Friends. He is also a member of the Christian Church. He selected his wife in the person of Miss Eliza A. Buxton, a native of the Buckeye State, and three children have blessed this union: Laura A., Eva Bell, and O. T. The latter, our subject, received a good practical education in the city schools, graduating when seventeen years of age, and then served an apprenticeship as a carpenter under M. M. Cotton. Later he finished under George H. Hoeiette and then worked for William Martin, of Brightwood, as foreman, continuing in that capacity for three years. Since then he has been contracting for himself. His wife. Miss Lula M. Heaton, was one of Indianapolis' fair daughters, and a lady of much refinement. Ch.\rles H. Schoebshdsen. Few departments of industrial activity have attained greater perfection or a more deserved reputation in Indianapolis than that of contracting and building. The competition in this line is great, but the result has been satisfactory to the great public, as a higher standard of perfection has been attained. Prominent among the popular and successful contractors and builders of Indianapolis stands the name of Charles H. Schoershusen who has made a name for always discharging his obligations with truth to his promises, thus gaining a place in the first rank of contractors and builders. He was born iu Germany. April 23, 1855, and is the son of Henry Schoershusen who was also born in Germany, and who was a working man and an industrious citizen. Our subject received his education in his native land and in 1880 he came to the United States to win fame and fortune on this side of the Atlantic. Previous to this he had worked a little at his trade in the old country, and after touching American soil he located at Benton. Iowa, where he remained but a short time. He then came to Indianapolis and began working for William Kattau, of that city, and continued with him nine years, becoming foreman in that time, and erecting many of the finest buildings in the city. Later he commenced working for him- self, and success has crowned bis effort.". He was tir^t with William Phillips one season, and was then for some time by himself. He has erected many buildings in the city and is well known as a skillful and reliable workman. He came to this country with limited means and all his accumulations are the result of years of hard work and good management. He was married in his native countrj' to Miss Dora Breiheun. also a native of Germany, and three children were born to their union, two sons living and a daughter deceased. Mr. Schoer- shusen is a member of the Contractors Association, and is a wide awake, thoroughgoing business man. He is identified with the Second Eeform Church, and a liberal contributor to all worthy movements. John H. Gasper. The building up of Indianapolis has long been actively and prom- inentlj' identified with the name of Gasper, as has the erection of many of her largest and stateliest edifices. John H. Gasper has been one of the foremost builders and contractors in Indianapolis since 1871, for from the start his exceptional business acumen, reliability and promptness in fulfilling his agreements, secured for him wide recognition and an influ- ential patronage. He has become widely known and respected in the city of his adoption, and may well look with pride on the monuments of his handiwork in all parts of Indianap- olis. Mr. Gasper was l>orn in North Yernon, Jennings County. Ind.. December 30. 1S50, and no doubt inherits his perseverance, industry and honorable business methods from his German ancestors, for his parents, John B. and Elizabeth Gasper, were natives of the Father- land. Mr. and Mrs. Gasper came to this country when single and were married in Madison, Ind. The father is still living, is seventy four years of age, but still enjoys comparatively good health. He learned the stone-mason's trade in Germany, but after coming to the United States became a contractor, which he followed verv estensivelv for years. He is AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 457 now retired. He has always taken a part in politics and in the success of the Democratic party. John H. Gasper, the fourth in order of birth of nine children horn to his parents, secured a fair education in the schools of North Vernon and subsecpiently served an appren- ticeship at the carpenter's trade. In 1871 he came to Indianapolis and worked at his trade for different parties for a member of years, after which he began contracting for himself. This he has continued ever since with the exception of one year when he was foreman for John R. Staples. As before stated, he has built some of this city's handsomest residences, and in his Ijusiness relations will be found liberal, punctual and upright. In 18S6 he moved to North Indianapolis where he now has a very pleasant home presided over by his estimable wife who was formerly Miss Mary F. Hatton. For some time Mr. Gasper was in partner- ship with William Weaver, but is now by himself. He is a deacon in the Christian Church. To his marriage has been born one child, a daughter. John T. Metsker. It would be difficult to conceive of an industry which occupies a more important standing in the great business rush of the West than that allied to the brick trade. In this business millions of dollars are invested, while the number of persons employed counts up into the hundreds of thousands. One of the leading men engaged in the brick-making business in Indianapolis is John T. Metsker. who owns and operates a large brick yard at the corner of Clifford Avenue and the Belt Railway. He has all the latest and best machinery for his business, and notwithstanding the dull season (1893), he has been able to sell all the brick be could njanufacture. This is owing to the well-known fact that he manufactures the finest brick in the Indianapolis market and is a reliable and trustworthy business man. Mr. Metsker was born March 4, 1854, in Hamilton County, Ind., and his parents, James B. and Nancy (DeMoss) Metsker, were natives of that State also. Mr. and Airs. Metsker were married at Noblesville, Ind., abovit 1850, and resided in that county until after the death of Mrs. Metsker, which occurred in 1884. Seven children were born to this worthy couple and named in the order of their births as follows: Henry, born in 1852, married Miss Flora Temple. He was an engineer on the L. N. A. & C Ry., with his home at Monon, and was killed in a wreck at Broad Ripple, in 1898; John T.,our subject; Frank, married Miss Laura Fertig, and now resides at Noblesville, Ind.; Jane, resides at the same place, and is the wife of Stephen Mongole; Mattie, is the wife of Andrew Barnes, and resides at Noblesville, Ind. ; Emma, also a resident of Noblesville, is yet single, and James E., residing in Noblesville, is also single. The original of this notice was married in the month of Novemlter, 1888, to Miss Sarah K. Sonneytield, whose parents were Indiana people, and now reside in Marion County, of the Hoosier State. To Mr. and Mrs. Metsker have lieen born one child, Roy, who is now a fine, active little boy of four years, his birth occurring in 1889. Mr. Metsker was reared a farmer but at an early age learned the drug business. This was too confining and he soon abandoned it and engaged in his present busi- ness of making brick. He lias made a complete success of this business, is a man of excel- lent qualities and is most thorovighly admired and respected by all who are favored with his acquaintance. He is now Vniilding for himself a handsome brick residence with all the modern improvements and conveniences. He has contracted to make 3,000,(100 bricks during the season of 1894, and as his bricks are all burned with natural gas they are superior to all other kinds. Charles Mason. Commerce makes common the various products of earth to every country, so that the inhabitants of the temperate zone can enjoy to the fullest the choicest viands of the tropics. Snips plow every sea bearing the foodstuffs of far away climes to this country, coffees, teas, jellies, fruits of divers kinds, green or dried. So, just as indus- triously is this broad continent searching for dainty and palatable foods for distribution over its territory. The result/'of this is that nothing in the mercantile line can be half so inviting as a grocer carrying a full line of dietary articles. Prominent among the dealers in that line in Brightwood, Ind., is Charles Mason, who though young in years, is possessed of any amount of push and energy. He was liorn in London, Shelby County, Ind., August 13, 1872, to the union of John and Sarah J. (Means) Mason who were born, reared and married in the Hoosier State. Their nuptials were celebrated in 1868 and after living there for sev- eral years (Shell)y County) they moved to Marion County and now reside in Indianapolis. Of the six children born to their marriage, our subject is the eldest. The others were 458 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS named as follows: Edgar, born in 1873, died in 1892; Anna, born iu 1875; Mary, born in 1877; Harry, born in 1880, and Mellie, Iwin in 1884. The last four are at home. The father of these children was a tobacconist liy trade and followed this until a few years ago when he abandoned it for farming and has since been engaged in tilling the soil. Our sub- ject had his first training on a farm and from there went to Indianapolis where lie engaged in merchandising. For the last three years he ha.s been engaged in the grocery and feed business, and now has a flourishing establishment at No. 9")! East Michigan Street, Indian- apolis. His store is a large one, well stocked and favorably situated. He attends to all the busiues himself and is a wide a- wake, thoroughgoing young business man. He was mar- ried January 13, 1891, to 'SUss. Miiuiie Moore, a native of Boone County, Ind., born in 1872, and the daughter of Samuel Moore. To this happy couple has been born one child , Leo Dale, a fine, promising boy whose birth occurred Febuary 1, 1893. John Mason, the father of our suliject, true to his name, has been a memVier of the Masonic fraternity since the age of twenty three. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church, while our subject and liis wife hold membership in the Christian Church. Robert Davis. Among all the industries that are carried on in the flourishing city of Indianapolis none succeed so well as the ones that are conducted by practical men. An instance in mind is the success attained to bj- Robert Davis, the most efficient and able man- ager and superintendent of the Adams' Manufacturing Brick Company. He is a native of Kentucky, born in Fleming County. November 28. 1840, and is the son of John N. and Jane (Harmon) Davis, natives, respectively, of Floyd County, Fenn., and Kentucky. In the lat- ter State the nuptials of the parents were celebrated, and four chiMren were the fruits of this union: Fleming, born in 1828, married Miss Melinda Plank, and now resides in Met calf. 111.; Lucinda, born in 1830, married John Hopkins in the Blue-Grass State, and died in 1859; Fletcher, born in 1832, married Miss Mariah Jane Mark, and now lives in Fleming County, Ky., and the youngest, Robert, is the subject of this sketch. Both father and mother of these children are deceased. They came to this State from Kentucky in 1865, and remained here until 1808, when they returned to the Blue Grass State, where they passed the remainder of their days. In his native State the subject of this sketch passed his boj'- hood and youth and received his education. There he was married in 1857 to Miss Caroline Dillon, daughter of Britton and Mary Dillon, who were natives of Kentucky, in which State they passed their entire days. After his marriage, or in 1865, Mr. Davis and wife moved to Marion County, Ind.. and they have been residents of this county ever since. Four chil- dren have been born to this marriage: Fleming, born July 4, 1860, married Miss Bird Ellen Bartley, and now resides in this city; Mary Jane, born July 5, 1862, married Sherman How- terman, and resided iu Indianapolis until her death in 1881; Melinda, born in 1865. married Charles Pugh, and now resides in this city, and Willie U. S. G., l)orn in 1867, died when nine years of age. While residing in Kentucky Mr. Davis was engaged a part of the time in the service of the United States, carrying the mail from Maysville to Mount Sterling, Ky. He was thus engaged for eighteen months during the hottest part of the Civil War, and on one of these trips his horse was shot when about six miles north of Mount Sterling. Soon after this he met the Confederate Generals Kirby Smith, Longstreet and Humphrey Marshall, all of whom he knew. He was reared a close neighbor to Gen. John Morgan, his father's farm lying close to the Morgan farm. As i)efore mentioned, he came to Indiana in 1865, located in Indianapolis, and went to work for J. C. Adams in the brick business, and has continued in the same ever since. This company was organized in 1873, and Mr. Davis has been manager and superintendent of the same from that time up to the present. He has as many as KtO men working under him sometimes, and in the busy season makes 100,000 bricks per day. This company has a yard at Sheridan and one at South Indianapolis. Mr. Davis is a memVier of the order of Chosen Friends, and for many years has been an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been unusually suc- cessful in his enterprises, but much of his good luck is due to his good judgment and fine executive ability. He is a man of sterling integrity and deserves his success. Samuel Miller. One of the old-time citizens of Marion County, has l)een successful from a pecuniary standpoint, in the conduct of his affairs, and is a liberal, generous and high-minded gentleman whose correct mode of living has gathered about him a large circle AXD MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 459 of friends and well-wishers. He was born in Frederick County, Md., January 21, 1819, and there coatinued to make his home until he was sixteen years of age obtaining a practical education in the subscription schools of that day. He came with his parents to Marion County, Ind., in 1835, with his father, driving through in a four horse wagon and locating four miles northwest of Indianapolis on a farm of 320 acres, which his father, Henry Miller, purchased at that time for 15 per acre, which is now worth $140 per acre. Samuel being the eldest of seven children, was married January 3, 1843, when he led to the altar Mar- garet, daughter of George Klingensmith, the knot being tied by Rev. E. Rudisel, Lutheran minister, both belonging to the same church. Mrs. Miller was Ijoru in Westmoreland County, Penn , July 13, 181S, and after her marriage to Samuel Miller they removed to an eighty- acre tract of laud which had been presented to the latter by his father, and was a portion of the old home farm and there they continued to make their home until the death of his wife, which took place August 13, 18^8. From this marriage live children were born: H. W. Miller (the eldest); John, Laura A. Miller (now Meyers); and Henry Miller: Albert having died in infancy. The father made his home with his son, Hiram W. Miller, who married Miss Elizabeth Meyers, daughter of John H. Meyers. Hiram W. Miller is a large farmer, owning several farms in all containing nearly 800 acres, also having been in the brickmaking l)wsiness for fifteen years, furnishing brick for some of the most prominent buildings in the city of Indianapolis. In politics he is a Democrat, holding several offices; was township trustee four years in his township, Wayne, and was also treasurer of Marion County two years, handling the funds of the county satisfactorily. He was also one of the incorporators, stockholders anaitner & Son. In 1876 it became Laitner Bros., and in 188") became Louis Laitner. Sis years ago the business was dis])osed of and Mr. Laitner went into the Masonic insurance business, and is well known to many people in Indianajwlis in that cajiacity. After continu- ing in the business for eighteen months he opened a grocery store in North Indianapolis, in which portion of the city he has made his home for the past four years. He is now closing out this business and e.x|)ects soon to re-engage in the manufacture of brushes in this city. A large company has been organized, with Mr. Laitner at its head, with ample capital to do all the work, and it is proposed to run the finest brush manufactory in the United States, if money, energy, push and ]iractical experience can accomplish it. Mr. Laitner was assessor for St Louis, Mo., for one term, and with his large business experience and strict integrity there is no reason why he should not be at the head of the brush manuf;ieturing business in a very short time. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, is a pushing man of affairs, and is one of the most public-spirited business men of the hustling city of Indianapolis. WiLLi.\M ScHWEoMAN. In the early history of this country necessity goaded the wits of the handful of individuals from which the people of the United States sprung, and its effects have been manifest upon their descendants in the shape of great mental activity and ingenuity, which characterized them as a race. Such is the case with \^'illiam Schwegman, who is the inventor and patentee of an improved pressure plate for veneer cutting machines. The advantages of this plate are many, and if it is investigated thoroughly any one will be convinced of its superiority al)Ove all others, no matter on what machine it may be used. Mr. Schwegman is a native of the Hoosier State, born in Franklin County August 20, 1853, and a son of Henry and Mary (Dapner) Schwegman, natives of Germany. The parents came to America when young, and were married in Cincinnati, Ohio, about 1820. Six children were the result of this union: John Henry married Miss Kate Seaforth, and now resides in Franklin County, Ind. ; Elizabeth, deceased; Harmon, deceased; Kale and Sophia, twins, now reside in Franklin County. The former married Edward Lang, and the latter Conrad Strausburger. and William, the subject of this sketch. The youthful days of the latter were passed^ in his native county, where he secured a good, practical education. On September U), 1S73, he was married to Miss Anna Lineman, daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (Mosel) Lineman, natives of the old country. Mr. and Mrs. Lineman were reared in their native country, but came to the United States at an early date, and were married in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our subject and wife celebrated their nuptials in Franklin County, Ind., and they are now the parents of two children: Elizabeth and Louis, both at home. When first starting out for himself Mr. Schwegman began tilling the soil, and continued this until twenty three years of age, when he left the farm to learn the trade of veneerer, at which he worked for seventeen years. After that he engaged in merchandising at 300 Clifford Avenue, and is now running a fine grocery store at that place. In his business as well as social relations Mr. Schwegman has proven himself to be a gentleman of his word, and is well respected by all. His improved pressure jtlate is sought after by all veneerers, and has a fine sale. William Haebekle. Few among the many excellent meat markets and groceries that attract the eye in Indianapolis have secured a more enduring hold upon public favor and confidence than the establishment conducted by William Haeberle. It is one of the best equipped stores of its kind in the city, where patrons can always rely ujion getting a very AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 161 superior article, satisfactory treatmeut and promijt attention. Mr. Haeberle was born in Gerinaay, February, 1803, is a young man of ))lea8ing luanuers, and coiubiaes pusli, enter prise ami esoellent ba-iiaess qualities, and has before him a promising future. His parents, Gotleib and Frederika Haeberle, were natives of the old country but crossed the ocean to America in 1881 and settled ,in Indianapolis. They were the parents of seven children, as follows: (jotlieb married Miss Mary Breiniger and is now living in Indianapolis; Frederika married Adolph Lentz and is also a resident of this city; Christian married Caroline Off and is a resident of this city; Christina married Carl Meiser and makes iier home in Germany; Carrie married John Beyer, of this city ; Fredrick married Miss Amelia Kiefer and lives iu Indianapolis, and William, the subject of this sketch. The latter was about eighteen years of age when lie came with his parents to Indianapolis. He was married in February, 1885, to Miss Anna Kiefer, daughter of Jacob and Fredie Kiefer, both natives of Germany. Mi', and Mrs. Kiefer came to America when single and were married in Indianapolis. Three children have been born to our subject and wife, Fredie, born August 15, 1886; Alma, born December '21, 1888, and Lula, born May 21, 1889. Our subject learned the butcher's trade of his father and for some time has been engaged in that business. For seven years he has been in business for himself and has a tine grocer^' store and meat market on Brookside Avenue and Jupiter Street, this city. In recogition of tlie class of people he caters to, Mr. Haeberle has made it his aim to keep only the superior meats and the freshest and best groceries. His parents are living, but his wife's father and mother are l)oth deceased. To the latter couple were born live children, as follows: William, single and residing in Kansas; Annie, wife of onr subject; Jacob, single, residing in Indianapolis; Louisa, married and lives in this city, and Amelia, married Fredrick Haeberle, brother of our subject, and lives in Indianajjolis. Woods P. Canfielu. One of the reliable business men of Haughville, Ind., is Woods P. Canfield, who was born in Morristown, N. J., August 15, 1847, of which State his father, Isaac Canfield, was also a native. The latter was one of the owners of the old Speedwell Iron Works at Morristown, and was a well known and prominent Democrat of the northern portion of that State. The manufacturing Inisiness with which he was connected was very extensive and goods was shipped all over the world, and wherever used became popular, their trade being exceptionally extensive in Cuba. After retiring from the active duties of life Mr. Canfield removed to Brooklyn, N. Y. , where he spent the last few years of his life in comfort. He was married to Mary E. Poineer, a native of Newark, but reared in Morris- town, who died at the early age of thirty six years, leaving a family of seven children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the eldest. He was reared in his native town and received a liberal education at Newark and New Canaan, Conn. , where he was prepared for Princeton College. When seventeen years old he left school to learn the trade of a machinist at Newark, after which he entered and remained in his father's manufactory for several years. In December, 1872, he came to Indianapolis to accept a position with B. F. Haugh & Co. and six months later he was placed iu charge of the machine department of the works. Nearly all the machine iron which went into the construction of the Marion County Court house was manufactured under the supervision of Mr. Canfield. During the winter of 1875-6 the works were removed to Haughville and at this time he became identified with the history of that place, at which time it consisted only of a few houses. Mr. Cantield remained in the employ of B. F. Haugh & Ci). until January, 188(), when he was appointed postmaster of Haughville under President Cleveland, and served in this capacity until the spring of 1889, resigning his position just prior to the inauguration of President Harrison. He has been one of the prominent and influential workers of the Democratic party of HnUghville and Wayne Township for years, and for the past three years has served as clerk and treas- urer of the town. He was at another time elected to these positions but could not serve on account of holding the post-mastership. He has at various times been a member of the school board and the board of trustees, and on January 1, 1892, was apjwinted baliff of the County Commissioners Court, a position he still holds. After his retirement from the ]iost- office, he engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Haughville and at present is the most extensive insurance agent in the place, besides doing considerable business in this line in Indianapolis. He has always identified himself with the best interests of Haughville 462 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS and ranks among its progressive arul public sjjiriteil citizfns. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, tbe K. of P. and tlio order of Red Men and in his political views has always been in sympathy with the Democrat party. In November, 1872, Mr. Cantield was married to Miss Sarah Wilkes, a native of Union County, N. J. Jacob Sieg. Indianapolis' enormous and substantial development has created an active market for the superior grades of brick, and thus has been developed one of the greatest industries here. Other cities receive their brick, as a rule, from a distance. Indianapolis, on the other hand, has several of the finest yards in the State, within or near her boundaries. One of the active, thoroughgoing men engaged in this line of business is Jacob Sieg, who for ten years has been active as a brick manufacturer. He is a man of the soundest judgment and marked executive ability and is specially qualitied to guide aright such important interests as these. Mr. Sieg owes his nativity to Ripley County, Ind., born February 25, 1856, and is a son of Godfred and Maggie (Wagner) Sieg, both natives of Germany. Before marriage both came to the United States, and were married in the Buckeye State, where they resided many years. The mother is now deceased, but the father resides in Ripley County, Ind., where he is engaged in farming. Tliey were the parents of nine children, as follows: Louisa, single and a resident of Indianapolis; Catherine married Andrew Ramsberger and now resides in this city; Frederick married Miss Susan Biel, and makes his home in Ripley County, Ind.; Maggie, now living in Greensburg, Ind., has been twice married, but both her husbands are deceased (she tirst married Peter Mack, and after his death, George Clark); Sarah, single, resides in Ripley County, Ind ; Henry, also a resident of Ripley County, is single; Jacob, subject: Sophia, single, and a resident of Ripley County; and John, single and a resident of Ripley County. Our subject, who is expert in all that concerns brick making, gives bis undivided attention to this business, and has met with unusual success. He is single. Robert E. Woods. In this day and age of bustle and activity, very few people stop to consider what we eat and how to select it. but the skillful housewife is very careful in her j)urchase of groceries and meats, for she knows that on their purity and wholesomeness depend in a great measure the health and happiness of her family. Among the prominent grocerymen of Woodside, Ind., is Robeit E. Woods, who carries a fine stock of goods in his line, and who is classed among the wide-awake, thorough going business men of the county. All his life has been passed in the Hoosier State, his birth occurring in Ohio County, September 27, 1857, and his parents, William and Lyda (Downy) Woods, were natives of Indiana also. Mr. and Mrs. Woods were the parents of six children, as follows: Sylvester, died in infancy; George A., married Miss Nancy Conaway, and now resides in Ohio County, Ind. ; John Wesley, residing in the same county, married Miss Amanda Blue; William D. , married Miss Fannie Lukius, and resides in New York city; Orpheus A., mar- ried Miss Ella Gotield and resides in Ohio County, Ind., and Robert E., our subject. The latter was reared in his native county and on his father's farm. When twenty one years of age he began teaching school and so successful was he in this profession, that he was sub- sequently elected to the office of county superintendent of schools, holding that position one term in Ohio County, Later he attended college but on account of failing eyesight he was obliged to quit his books and take a much needed rest. Following this he was in the United States mail service for thirteen months and then embarked in merchandising which he has continued for the past six years, owning one of the Ijest stores in his section. Indus- trious and enterprising he has made manj' friends and is highly esteemed in the community. Socially he is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a Knight of Pythias and a member of the Chosen Friends. He is an exemplary citizen and he and his esteemed and worthy wife have a wide circle of friends. He was married in 1880, to Miss Ruth A. Armstrong, daughter of Robert and Rachel (Potter) Armstrong, both natives of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are the parents of seven children, as follows: O. L., deceased; John N. , single and now living in southern Indiana, Minnie, died in infancy; Walter S., died when nine years of age; Mary B. ; naarried Adolpliiis W. Hyde, and resided in southern Indiana until her death; Ruth, Mrs. Woods; and Catherine E. , married George F. Simpson, and resides in Marble Hill, Ind. To our subject and wife have been born three children, Frank A., whose birth AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 463 occurred ia August, 1881; William D., born Febiuaiv 5, 1888, and Charles Edward, born May 26, 1888, all are living. William H. Bellemore. The thought which presents itself to the far seeing and con- servative mind when the cjuestion is propounded as to what essentials are necessary to a man's success in business is that they are industry, sobriety, economy and honesty, and this history of all well established firms will corroborate this. Among the prominent and success- ful business men of Indianapolis, engaged in that most important branch of industry — cooper- age — Mr. Bellemore holds a conspicuous place, for he has followed that calling all the active years of his life, having learned the trade from his father, who was a practical and skillful workman. He owes his nativity to Lockport, N. Y., where he was born, August 24, 1858, to Michael and Matilda (Blair) Bellemore, who were native Canadians, but were married in Lockport, and there resided until one year after the birth of the subject of this sketch, when they came to Indiana. They are both now dead, having become the parents of three children: William H. ; Scott, who was born in 185(), is married to Miss Rhoda Cramer, and is in the employment of the United States Government, having charge of the mail at the Union depot in this city; and Charles L., who was born in 1859, is now engagetl in the cooper's trade in this city, and is married to Mary Wilson. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Elizabeth A. Wineman, and a comfortable home at 517 South West Street, Indianapolis, is theirs. They have three children: Charles Edward, i)orn in 1859; John M., born in 1880 and Harry F. , Ijorn in 1882. Mr. Bellemore has been in business for himself for nine years and is now a member of the firm of W. H. Bellemore & Co., which is doing a thriving business at the corner of Morris and West Streets. When running in full force the firm employs fifteen men to make flour barrels alone. Mr. Bellemore is a member of the K. of P. , Capitol Lodge, No. 97, of Indianapolis, of which order he has been a member for nine years. Hon. David Turpie. There is not a name of a living citizen of Indiana, with possibly one or two exceptions, which is more widely or more favora))ly known than that of the long- time jurist and legislator, Hon. David Turpie, who has been twice elected as United States Senator from this State and is a leading member of the Marion County bar, his experience as a law maker and judge in Indiana and as a legislator at Washington covering a period of nearly forty years, the intervals in which he has not been in public service having been given to the successful practice of his profession. Mr. Turpie was admitted to the bar after due preparation, at Logansport, Ind.,in 1849, and at once began a career that early marked him as a man of uncommon ability. In 1854 he was appointed by Gov. Wright, whom he later succeeded in the Senate, as judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and two years later he became judge of the Circuit Court. He resigned both of these oiSces, however. Mean time in 1853, he was a member of the Indiana Legislature, and in 1858 was again elected to that olfice. He was first elected United States senator in 1863, for the unexpired term of Hon. Jesse D. Bright and immediately succeeding Hon. Joseph A. Wright, who served liy appointment of the governor. In 1874-75 he was again in the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of Indiana and was honored with the speakership of that body and was the last to preside as such in the old State House. In 1878, when a commission of three was appointed to revise the laws of Indiana, he was appointed as one of its members and served in that capacity during the succeeding three years. He was appointed by Presi- dent Cleveland, in August, 1886, United States District Attorney for the State of Indiana and tilled that office most ably and acceptably until March 3, 1887, when he resigned, having on Februtry 2 previous, been elected Unites States senator, and on the following day he again took up the honors and re8[)onsibilities of that exalted position. The career of Judge 'Tur- pie has been a most successful and most useful one. The laws of the State will ever bear the impress of his labor and his genius. He was an ideal speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives of Indiana. As a United States senator his course was one of dignity, integrity and devotion to his State and country and he served on such important committees as the committee on pensions, the committee on privileges and elections, the committee on trans- portation to the seaboard, etc. As a delegateat-large to the national Democratic conven- tion at St. Louis, in 1888, he was wise and efficient in the counsels of his party. As a polit- ical organizer he has few superiors. As a public speaker he is forcible, convincing and pleasing. There are few statesmen in Indiana, who through a period equally long have met 404 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS with such lipartv and unswerving approval on the part of their constituents. In politics be is a Democrat because he believes that a prevalence of the practical results of Democratic doctrine will beuetit the country. In his private life and in his intercourse with his fellow men he is thoroughly and consistently democratic, because he is in and through everything most thoroughly American, most truly democratic from the very instincts of his being. \Y. H. H. Miller. "William Henry Harrison Miller, ex Attorney General of the United States, was born at Augusta, Oneida County, N. Y., September 6, 1840, of English and Scotch ancestry. His father was a farmer, and he gre w up accustomed to the everyday work of a farmer boy, attending the district schools, and later the seminary at Whitestown, where he prepared for Hamilton College, which graduated him in 1861. He tanght school at Maumee City, Ohio, and he was thus employed until May, 186'i, when he enlisted for the three months' service in the Eighty- fourth Ohio Infantry, He was mustered out with Lis regiment in September following, and immediately began to study law in the office of Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite. Financial demands upon him, however, compelled him to seek- some remunerative employment, and he accepted thesuperintendency of the schools of Pern, Ind. , and while attending to the duties of that position read law as opportunity offered, so that he was admitted to the bar of Peru in 1SB5, and began the practice of his profession there, holding meantime the office of county school examiner. Mr. Miller removed to Ft. Wayne in 1806, and there formed a law partnership with William H. Coombs. Their busi- ness increased so rapid'ly that a third partner was soon admitted. Mr. Miller practiced often before the Federal Court, and there he attracted the attention and formed the acquaint- ance of Gen. Harrison, who upon the retirement of A. G. Porter from the tirm of Porter, Harrison & Hines, invited Mr. Miller to become a member of it. This he did, and as such was engaged in active practice down to the time of his appointment by President Harrison as attorney-general. His choice to this exalted position was most fitting. He was and had loner been one of the leaders at the bar. His integrity was unquestioned, his ability was very marked, his industry was untiring. These facts are acknowledged by all, and President Harrison was in a position to be better aware of them than almost any one else. Mr. Miller had, at that time, been engaged in some of the most important litigations before the Supreme Court of the State, and that of the United States. Mention may be made, by way of illus- tration, of the legal contest concerning the adoption of the amendment to the State consti- tution in 1878, and the lieutenant-governorship contest in 1886, For years, and particu- larly during the campaign of 1888 he had been Gen. Harrison's confidential adviser and chosen friend. As attorney-general Mr. Miller enhanced his professional reputation very greatl}' by his action in directing the United States marshal to protect Supreme Court Justice Field from a threatened attack by the notorious Judge Terry, of California, who was killed l)y a deputy United States marshal while attempting said assault, and by his protect- ing said deputy marshal on the high ground that it was, independently of all statutes, the plain duty of the executive to protect the judiciary, arguing on this ground and being sus- tained in the United States Circuit and Supreme Courts. He appeared in numerous impor- tant and very difficult cases, notably the Behring Sea litigation, the contest over the constitu- tional validity of the McKinley bill, and cases growing out of the Inter State Tariff bill and the anti-lottery laws. It is doubtful if another attorney-general ever acquitted himself more creditably in office, all things considered, or ever retired from office with n greater measure of the respect of the people, irrespective of party affiliation. At the expiration of his term of office, Mr. Miller returned to Indianapolis, and resumed the practice of law as the head of the tirm of Miller, Winter & Elam. Judge Alex.^nper C. Ayres, The philosophy of success in life is an interesting study, and affords a lesson from which others can profit. In choosing a pursuit in life, taste, mental gifts, opportunity and disposition to labor, should be considered, if any young man who has a disposition to become a respectable and useful citizen desires to succeed therein. On November 9, 1846, a boy was born in Franklin County, Ind., who grew up to sturdy manhood, ambitious to excel, and possessing much energy and determi- nation, attributes which are essential to success in any calling. This boy was Judge Alexander C. Ayres, whose father, Hon. Levi Ayres, was a native of New Jersey. The elder Avres moved to Indiana at an earlv date and served in the Indiana Legislature. He AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA. 465 also served several terms as commissioner of Franklin County. Hia death occurred in December, 18S8. The scholastic training of our subject was received in the Northwestern Christian (now Butler) University, from whiih he graduated in 1808. Subsequently he began the study of law with Hendricks, Hord & Hendricks, at Indianapolis, and also graduated in the law school at Butler University, after he had entered the above mentioned law office. In 1872 Judge Ay res was admitted to the Marion County liar, and in 1873 formed a partnership with B. K. Elliott, the same continuing until Mr. Elliott went on the bench. Later, Judge Ayres formed apartnership with Edgar A. Brown, now (1893) judge of the Circuit Court, and this continued until our subject was elected judge of the Cir- cuit Court. This was in 1884, and he served three years, only about half his time, when he resigned. After this he formed a partnership with C. A. Brown and L. N. Harvey. Mr. Brown went on the bench in 1890, and this dissolved the partnership, our subject practicing alone until January, 1892, when the present partnership, Ayres & Jones, was formed. Judge Ayres was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention, in 1892, and has ever been active in political affairs, serving as president of the Hendricks Clul) for some time. He takes pride in assisting all public enterprises and is public spirited, liberal and high-minded. His entire career has been upright and honoiable and he is in every way worthy of the respect in which he is held. Albert Gall. Among the noted and representative men of the flourishing city of Indianapolis, Ind., stands the name of Albert Gall, whose high reputation and material prosperity came as the rewards of unusual natural abilities, industriously applied. He is a man who has maintained a high character for integrity and fidelity to the trust bestowed upon him, whether of a public or a private nature, and it is acknowledged by all that he is one of the mo.st efficient and popular State treasurers. He owes his nativity to Wisconsin, born in Green Bay, November 23, 1842, and came to Indianapolis with his parents in 1847. As he was but five years of age at that time, as a natural consequence most of his recollec- tions are of this State. He attended the public schools of Indianapolis until 1853, when his father, Alvis Gall, was appointed Consul to Antwerp, and our subject finished his education in that city. There he remained until 1859, when he returned to Indianapolis and entered the dry goods store of A. G. Williard. Shortly afterward he went to California and located in San Francisco, where he remained four years. Keturning to Indianapolis he entered the employ of G. & T. Krauss, dealers in wall paper, carpets, etc., and was in their employ for three months. Mr. G. Krauss then retiring the father of our subject bought his interest and the firm was then known as Krauss & Gall, continuing as such for three years. After this it was changed to Gall & Rush and three years later became Albert Gall, under which title it has since remained. Mr. Gall was elected State treasurer in 1890 and so creditably and satisfactorily did he discharge the duties of this important position, that he was re-elected in 1892. He is an ardent Democrat in politics and has ever been interested in the welfare of his party. Socially he is a member of the Elks, Mystic Shrine, Scottish Rite and is a Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity. He is one of the governors of the Indianapolis Board of Trade; is a member of the Commercial Club, German American Club, honorary member of Cleveland Club, Society, Sons of Veterans and Loyal Legion. Mr. Gall was married in 1804 to Miss Louisa Ruschhaupt, a native of Indianapolis. In our sub- ject the community has a faithful and unswerving friend, ever alert to serve its best interests, and generous in his contributions toward every movement tending to the general advance- ment. His father was born in Weil-de-Stadt, Wurtemberg, Germany, and came to America in 1840. His home was principally in Indianapolis where he practiced medicine until his death in 18(i7. He was surgeon of the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers during a portion of the war and was connected with the medical service the remainder of the time. During Presi- dent Pierce's administration he was appointed Consul to Antwerp, and served through that administration and two years of President Buchanan's term. He was a man of intelligence and sound understanding. Hon. John C. New, known prominently over the State through his connection with the daily and weekly Journal of Indianapolis, the present United States Consul to London, England, and the Government's ex-treasurer, was born July 6, 1831, at Vernon, Jennings County, this State, being the son of John B. and Maria (Chalfant) New. Graduating at 466 MEMOIRS OF INDIANAPOLIS. the age of twenty years from Bethany College (Virginia), he began the study of law at Indianapolis, was admitted to the bar in 1852, and four years later was apjiointed circuit court clerk of Marion County to till out the unexpired term caused by the death of the incumbent. Upon the expiration of the teim be accepted the Republican nomination for the office, and although confronted by a Democratic majority, was elected by a decisive majority. Under the appointment of Gov. Morton, he became quartermaster general of the State during the Civil War, and consequently the governor's financial secretary — a very responsible posi- tion because of the enormous amount pledged by Gov. Morton for the prosecution of the war and for which a disloyal legislature made no provision. In 1862 he was nominated and elected State senator from the Indianapolis di>itriet, and in 1865 became an official of the First National Bank of the city, and as such continued ten years. The year 1875, unsolicited on bis part, witnessed his appointment to the responsible position of treasurer of the United States by President Grant. A year later he resigned his office. Having purchased the Journal of Indianapolis in 1880, he gave it his personal attention for years and caused it to be recognized as one of the foremost Republican State newspapers in the land. In 1880 he was chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, displaying superior ability in his management of State affairs. Under President Harrifon's appointment he acceptably filled the consulship of the United States to the city of London. Mr. New has been twice mar- ried, and is blessed with a fine familv. ^t