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WM. H. ELLIS
was born July 20th, 1837, in the town of Rockport. His father was William Harvey Ellis, a North Carolinian by birth, and one of the oldest settlers of Rockport. His mother's maiden name was Sallie Smith. a family of six children Wim. H. Ellis is the oldest now living. His edu- cational advantages were ordinary. In his earlier days he learned the trade of a brick-mason, which he followed until the breaking out of the late war, at which time he enlisted in company F. Ist Indiana Cavalry, with which he served in its campaigns until the 20th of April, 1864, when he was taken prisoner at "Mark's Mill," Arkansas. He was then taken to Camp Ford, at Tyler, Texas, where he remained ten months, at the ex- piration of which he was paroled and taken to Indianapolis, where he was mustered out of the U.S. service. Hle then returned to Rockport and re- sumed his former occupation, together with that of contractor and builder. On the 10th of September, 1873, while superintending the work of the Ma- sonic Hall, in Rockport, he unfortunately fell from the building - a dis- tance of twenty-eight feet, dislocating his ankle, and receiving other in- juries from which he was disabled for life. In 1876 he was elected County Recorder by a handsome majority, being the only candidate on the Republi- can ticket elected. Mr. Ellis has also served during two terms as a men- ber of the city council of Rockport. As a public officer he is efficient, pleasant and accommodating.
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ALLEN GENTRY
was born in Spencer County, March 3d, 1842. His attention has mostly been given to farming and agricultural pursuits. At the age of nineteen he enlisted in company Il. of the 42d Indiana Volunteers. He served three years and three months, being in the meantime promoted to the office of Second Lieutenant and afterward to that of Captain of his company. Не went through with Sherman on "his march to the sea, " and was mustered out of the U.S. service at Savannah, Georgia, Dec. 16th, 1864. At the October election, 1878, he was elected sheriff of Spencer County.
JAMES HARDIN BRYANT.
The subject of this sketch was born in Daviess County, Kentucky, De- cember 19th, 1824. His parents died when he was quite young, and he was raised by his grandfather. About the year 1833 he came to Spencer County, and settled near Centerville, in Grass Township. The facilities for schools were anything but flattering, and it was with great inconveni- ence that even a limited education was acquired. The only schooling of our subject was at his own expence. He worked for his board and paid his own tuition to Allen L. Kincheloe, the pioneer teacher of Spencer County. He would aid in clearing ground and carry bark and brush to the house to serve instead of lamps or candles, by the light of which he re- viewed his studies, and advanced as far as it was possible in new studies, without the aid of an instructor.
In 1847 was appointed recorder of Spencer County by Gov. Whitcomb, in place of W. V. Pierce, resigned, but did not serve but a few months. He resigned and enisted in Capt. Crooks' Company E, 4th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, as a private, and served through the Mexican war in Gen. Joe Lane's brigade, being in several engagements. After the regi- ment was organized he was appointed by his Captain Orderly Sergeant, and served as such until the company was mustered out of the service.
After the war he returned home and resumed farming. In 1848 was married, and in 1851 began the study of medicine with Dr. J. A. Stuart, at Gentryville, and was a close student for two years; his means not being sufficient to support him, he returned to the fam for two years. He quit farming and turned his attention to flat-boating, and after accu- mulating sufficient means attended the Iowa University Medical College at Keokuk. From the time he left Dr. Stuart up to entering college, he kept up the study of medicine regularly. In 1857 he located at Hunting- burg, Dubois County, where he remained until 1859, when he moved to Gentryville, where he soon built up a good practice. In 1861 he raised a company for the Forty-second Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, which was mustered into the service in August. He led his company in several engagements, the principal ones being Perryville and Stone river. His health failed in the fall of 1862, and in March, 1863, he resigned, came hume, and resumed the practice of medicine. In 1836 was candidate on the Democratic ticket for State Senator, for the counties of Warrick, Spencer and Perry; but the odds being greatly against him was defeated, though by a reduced majority. In 1878 was a candidate on the Demo- cratic ticket for Representative in the Indiana Legislature, and was suc- cessful, and made a good representative. Dr. James H. Bryant is now living at Gentryville, enjoying a remunerative practice, after many years of hard labor.
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JOHN G. MYER
Was born in the village of Klingen, Bavaria, Germany, February 10th, 1823. Father's name, Michael Myer. Mother's maiden name, Catharine Alexander. Mr. Myer received a common school education in his native land. His byyhood days were spent on the farm. His father died when John G. Myer was fifteen years of age. In the year 1847, the family, consist- ing of the mother and three brothers emigrated to the United States. Landing at New Orleans they proceeded by steamer to Cincinnati, Ohio, arzving there in the month of June, remaining until the follow- ing October. In the month of September, John G. Myer was married to Susanna Devine, daughter of John Devine, a native of Bavaria, Germany. In October, 1847, the family removed from Cincinnati to Clermont County, Ohio, having leased a farm near Batavia for a period of five years. At the expiration of the lease, the family removed to Spencer County, Ind., where Mr. Myer purchased a farm of 116 acres, on which he now resides. In addition to his business of farming, he has also been engaged in merchandising. He has been a member of the German Methodist Church for a period of twenty-eight years. He was a member of the Whig party until the organization of the Republican party, with which he has since been identified. In 1861 he was appointed postmaster at Mid- way P.O., which office he has held, with the exception of a short period, to this time. Is a charter member of Midway Lodge, No. 481, I.O.O.F. Mr.Myer has a family of seven children living, viz. : Jacob, Davidy., Henry L., Fred W., Mary E., Catharine and Carolina, all living at home. Mr. Myer began life with small means, but by industry and economy has accumulated a handsome competence, owning about 600 acres of fine land in Grass Township. His brothers both learned the carpenter trade, and are now the proprietors of an extensive planing mill in the City of Evans- ville. His mother died during the year 1863.
JOSEPH D. ARMSTRONG
was born in Meade County, Kentucky, February 27, 1837 and lived on a farm until the spring of 1849, when his parents moved to Brandenburg, where, during the following two years, he acquired a limited education. In 1851 his father met with a serious reverse in business, losing his farm and personal property, and from that time on, young Armstrong was com- pelled to earn his own living. In 1852, he obtained a situation as clerk in the Pickett Tobacco Warehouse, in Louisville, where he remained until the spring of 1854, when he returned to Meade County and labored on a farm until October 1855, at which time he emigrated to the west;but not being favorably impressed with that section, did not "grow up with the country. " He returned to his native state: and, in March, 1856, again tried city life, and obtained a situation as book-keeper and salesman in a wholesale grocery house in louisville, where he remained until April, 1857. when he came to this county, and was employed in the store of Wa.
Thompson. Here he remained until June, 1864, when he moved to Grand- view, and was in the employ of Parker and Verhoeff, as book-keeper and salesman up to December, 1867, at which time he entered the Auditor's office as deputy, under B. F. Bridges, the present Auditor, which position he held for the period of four years. In December, 1871, he engaged in agricultural implement and insurance agency business, in which he con- tinued about eighteen months. At the June term, 1872, of the County
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Commissioners he was appointed county school examiner, and held that office until it was changed to that of county superintendent, and was elected to the latter office, in 1873, by the township trustees. In De- cember, 1875, he was again chosen Deputy Auditor by B. F. Bridges, and is nowserving a second term as such. In 1878, he was the Democratic candi- date for Auditor of Spencer County, and was elected by a flattering majority, leading the State and District tickets from two to three hun- dred votes. He was elected as Justice of the Peace in Jackson Township in 1864; was elected trustee in Rockport in 1873, and was also school trustee of Rockport one term. Not being satisfied with his limited educa- tion, when a boy, Mr. Armstrong, when eighteen years of age, purchased a full set of text books, and studied regularly until after years. In Oct. 1858, he was married to Miss Amanda Hievron, of Spencer County. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Captain Bryant's company (H. ) 42d Indiana Vols. as a private, but was mustered into the service as orderly sergeant. In October, 1862, was discharged by reason of disability contracted while in the service. While living in Grandview he had the misfortune to lose his wife, which occurred in May, 1865. In November, 1867, he was married to Miss Maggie R. Allen, a native of New Jersey, and in July, 1868, moved to Rockport, where he has since resided. Politically Mr. Arm- strong is an unswerving Democrat, and has taken an active part in every campaign since 1862.
JAMES ROMINE
Was born in Spencer County, March 12, 1832, and was educated in the common schools of his native county. During the time that he attended the schools, they were in their incipiency and more of an experiement than a reality, and it was with great difficulty that even a meagre education was obtained; but being of an indomitable turn of mind, James Romine succeeded in mustering the branches then taught. He afterwards at- tended school in Rockport, where he advanced to the higher branches; and also attended a select school, taught by Jonas Saunders, in Perry County, where he received the coumon school branches, and studied the higher branches of mathematics. Mr. Romine has always been a farmer by occupation, and followed faithfully from his boyhood. In 1860, he was nominated by the Democratic County Convention for recorder, and was elected by a handsome majority. He was re-nominated, in 1864, but was defeated, together with the entire county ticket. In 1874, he received the nomination for representative of Spencer County, in the state legislature, and was elected by five hundred and forty-one majority. In 1876, he received the nomination for clerk of the Circuit Court, and was elected to the office, which he now fills satisfactorily to the public. John Romine, father of James, was born in Missouri, August 17, 1806; in 1812, his parents moved to Harrison County, Indiana, and in 1815, removed to Spencer County, and settled on the farm now owned by James W. Gentry, between Rockport and Grandview. On the 5th of April, 1829, he was married to Hannah Gentry, and immediately moved to the farm where he now lives, in Clay Township. He joined the Baptist church, at Little Pigeon, in 1839, and has remained a member of the same church to the present time. At the time that Mr. Romine settled in Clay Township, the nearest neighbors were William Hoskins, who lived on the present site of Buffaloville, and James Gentry, at Gentryville; consequently, Mr. Romine and family underwent all the hardships incident to pioneer life.
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BENJAMIN F. BRIDGES
was born February 7th, 1844, in Spencer County, Indiana. His father was a native of Ohio, and his mother of Indiana. His mother died when he was five years old, from which time he lived with his grandfather, Benjamin Bridges, of Hamilton County, Ohio, until 1861, when he enlisted as a private soldier in the 25th regiment Indiana volunteers, from Spencer County - his grandfather having moved to the county in 1854. At the battle of Hatchee Mr. Bridges was wounded in the right leg by a minnie ball, which so crushed the bones that amputation was necessary. In a few days after the amputation, it was decided by the surgeons that a second amputation was necessary, which was performed, and after the wound had healed he was discharged from the service and returned to his home in Spencer County. His education was quite limited, but by per- severance he soon acquired an education sufficient to be licensed to teach in the public schools, and during 1865 and 1866, taught school in Jackson Township. In 1867 he was elected Auditor of Spencer County, on the Democratic ticket, under bery unfavorable circumstances, the Republi- cans having a majority of two hundred in the county. In 1870 he was a candidate for re-election, but was defeated by a small majority. In 1874, his friends again put him forward as a candidate for the same office, and he was elected, and resumed the duties of the office in December, 1875. His present term of office will expire in December, 1879. Mr. Bridges has made a faithful and honest officer, and when he retires will leave an untarnished official record. Politically he is a Democrat and always has bean, and was the first Democrat elected to a County office, from 1860 to 1867. By strict economy he has accumulated a handsome property near Rockport, where he is carrying on farming successfully. In March, 1868, he was married to Miss Lizzie Cooper, an estimable lady, a native of New York.
GENTRYVILLE BUSINESS REFERENCES.
Jas. H. Bryant. Physician and Surgeon. Office on Boonville street.
Henry Schafer. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Ready-made Clothing, Hardware, Queensware, Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medicines, Notions, Toilet Soaps and Fancy Articles, &c., and all Goods usually kept in a first-class Country Store.
Abe Sandage. Blacksmith. All kinds of Blacksmithing done with neatness and accuracy. Horseshoeing a specialty.
D. M. Bradley. Teacher of Public Schools in and for the State of Indiana. James L. Allen. Teacher of Public Schools in and for the State of Indiana.
A. Butler. Teacher of Public Schools in and for the State of Indiana. Principal Teacher of Graded School, Gentryville.
George Walter. Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, &c. All kinds of Shoemaking done with neatness and accuracy. Work solicited. All kinds of Mending done promptly and neatly. Shop on Rockport street.
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F. W. Wibking. Manufacturer and Dealer in all grades of Family Flour, Meal and Grain. The Mill will run on the New Process of Milling, making the finest grades of Flour. All kinds of custom work done and solicited. All grades of Flour and Meal kept on hands and for sale at all times. All persons in need of Flour, Meal, &c., will find it to their advantage to give us a call. I have been milling since 1864, and have run some of the best mills in the western states. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Col. G. R. Kellams. Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public and Claim Agent. A share of the Public Patronage solicited.
Bona Schoenfeld. Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps. Gentryville, Ind.
George W. Stites. Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds of Rough Lumber. Lumber kept on hand and for sale at all times. Orders solicited and promptly filled. P.O. Address, Spring Station, Ind. Also inventor of a new Bee Hive, which is Winter and Summer Proof. Also Dealer in Bees of all kinds.
George Frakes. Justice of the Peace in and for Jackson Township. Collec- tions solicited and promptly attended to. Also conveyancing in all its branches executed with neatness and accuracy. Office on Rock- port street.
John M. Agan. Manufacturer and Dealer in Coffins, and all kind of Grain Cradles manufactured and kept on hand, and for sale at all times. All persons wanting anything in my line will do well to give me a call. Orders solicited and promptly filled. Shop on Rockport street.
William Jones. Clerk in John Anderson's European-American Tobacco Manu- factory.
Kerr, Clark & Co. Dealers in Leaf Tobacco.
Allan Jameson. Superintendent.
J. M. Dailey, M.D. Physician and Surgeon.
BUFFALO BUSINESS REFERENCES.
John W. Lamaz. Proprietor of the "Block-Coal Mines, " and Dealer in Coal the Best in the Market. Also Notary Public. Residence and Office, Sec. 16; 1/2 mile South of Buffalo.
Henry Shriefer. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Notions. Hats, Capsm Boots, Shoes, Patent Medicines, &c. N.W. Cor. of Main and Barker streets.
Henry Bender. Township Assessor. Residence, Sec. 5; two miles West of Buffalo. P.O. Gentryville.
John Ravens. Township Trustee. Residence, Sec. 10; one mile East of Buffalo.
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L. M. Camp. Physician and Surgeon. Office on Lamar street, West of Main. M. J. Alexander. Proprietor of Hotel and Feed Stable. Barker street, East of Main.
W. H. H. Taylor. Justice of the Peace, Residence, Sec. 20; three miles S.W. of Buffalo. P.O., Gentryville.
J. T. Crawford. School Teacher. Residence, Sec. 17; two miles S.W. of Buffalo.
J. M.Daniel. School Teacher. Residence and P.O., Troy, Perry Co., Ind. c. W. Collier. School Teacher. Residence, Barker street, West of Main. Will S. Lamar. School Teacher. Residence, Sec. 16; one half mile South of Buffalo.
GRAND VIEW BUSINESS REFERENCES.
John Biedenkopf. Dealer in all kinds of Groceries, Bacon, Lard, Soaps and Toilet Articles, Canned Fruits, Potatoes, and all kinds of Country Produce, and all articles usually kept in a first-class Country Grocery.
George Wandel. Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Toilet Soaps and Fancy Articles, Carpets, Oil Cloths, &c. Also Groceries of all kinds. Main street, Grandview, Ind.
Richard Wilbern. Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Booth, Shoes, Groceries, Glass and Queensware, Wood and Willow-ware. Highest market price paid for County Produce. Main street.
John A. Wilbern. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Queensware, Notions, Toilet Soaps, and Fancy Articles, &c. Also owner and proprietor of Steam Saw and Shave Mill. Also owner and proprietor of Merchant Flouring Mill. Manu- facture best grades of Family Flour, Also do custom work. Mills and Store, Main street.
W. H. Forsythe. Dealer in Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, School-books, Stationery, Toilet Soaps, and Fancy Articles, and all goods usually kept in a first-class Country Store.
Samuel L. Triplett. Dealer in Cigars, Tobacco, Toys, Fancy Shaps and Toilet Articles. Also in all kinds of Fruits, Nuts, Oysters, Cheese, Crackers, and all kinds of Fancy Groceries. All persons wanting anything in my line will do well to give me a call. Store on Main street.
A. Tonini. Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Ammunition, &c., Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lime, Hair, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Furniture and a general line of Furnishing Goods. Sole agent for the celebrated "Blount Steel Plow." Sold very low for cash. Give me a call. Main street.
W. E. Knight. Editor and proprietor of Grandview MONITOR. Job work promptly and neatly done.
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William Cadick & Dr. J. T. Camp. Dealers in Drugs, Medicines and Patent Medicines, Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes, Toilet Soaps and Fancy Articles. Dr. J. T. Camp, Physician and Surgeon, and Practical Dentist. All dental work done with neatness and accuracy, and as cheap as can be done anywhere. Office at Drug Store on Main street.
J. Gautschi. Cutter and Tailor. Would respectfully announce to the people of Grandview and vicinity that I am prepared to do all kinds of work in my line. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shop, second door south of Baptist Church.
Wm. J. Lang. Stone-mason and Stone-cutter. All kinds of rough and fine work done with neatness and accuracy. The finest stone work done. All persons wanting anything in my line will do well to give me a call. P.O., Grandview. Residence near same.
Thomas De Witt. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. All kinds of work in my line done with neatness and accuracy. All persons having any contracts to let or building to do, will do well to give me a call. Residence and P.O. Address, Grandview.
Samuel Near. Proprietor of "Near House," Main street. Good table and Clean Beds, and good Sample Rooms for Commercial Travelers on ground floor. Also good Livery and Feed Stable attached. Persons conveyed to any part of the County at reasonable rates. Patronage solicited.
Benjamin O. Gudgen. Justice of the Peace in and for Hammond Township, and General Conveyancer. Also Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. Office near Residence, Grandview.
C. S. Finch. Justice of the Peace and Conveyancer, and Pension Agent. All business entrusted to my care will receive prompt attention, and will be prosecuted and performed with neatness, accuracy and dis- patch. P.O. Address and Office, Grandview.
G. W. Dawson. Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds of Rough Lumber. Orders solicited and promptly filled. P.O., Grandview.
Floyd Thurman. Dealer in all kinds of Rough Lumber. Lumber kept on hand and for sale at all times. Orders solicited. Yard one mile west of Grandview.
I. S. Ayer. Grower and Dealer in Grapes, Plums, Cherries, Raspberries, Lawton and Wilson Blackberries, Dewberries and Wilson Albany Straw- berries. Pure Stocks of Strawberries kept on hand, and for sale at all times. All persons or any person wanting any genuine Wilson Albany Strawberry Plants can get them by calling upon me. Orders solicited. All sales guaranteed to be of the best quality of Berries. Residence, near Spring Station. P.O. Address, Spring Station.
John T. White. Physician and Surgeon. All business entrusted to his care will receive prompt attention. Office on Main street.
Thompson Blunt. Collector and Real Estate Agent.
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W. J. Scott. W. A. Barker.
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James T. Bean. Phobe J. Thurman. Hattie Powell. Lewis M. Crist. ›
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H. F. Loper. Baptist Minister.
J. F. Woodruff. M.E. Minister.
DALE BUSINESS REFERENCES.
William Schwartz. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Queensware, Ready-made Clothing, Toilet Soaps, Fancy Articles, and all Goods usually kept in a first-class Country Store. Store on cor. of Main and Medcalf streets.
D. Turnham & Sons. Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Ready-made Clothing, Hardware, Queensware, Notions, &c., Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medicines, Toilet Soaps, and Fancy Arti- cles, &c., and all goods usually kept in a first-class Country Store. Store Cor. Hammond and Washington streets.
August Killian. Proprietor of St. Charles Hotel. Persons conveyed to all parts of the County. Clean Beds and good Stable attached.
Dr. A. F. Medcalf. Practicing Physician and Dealer in Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Sponges, Brushes, Perfumery, &c., Oils, Paints and Dye-stuffs. Prescriptions carefully compounded with accuracy and despatch at all hours by competent persons.
Z. T. Funkhouser. Dentist. Office on Medcalf street. Artificial Teeth on Plates of Gold, Silver, Vulcanite and Cellulois at moderate prices. Attention given to filling teeth and treating neuralgic affections.
A. & D. Wallace. Manufacturers and Dealers in Flour, Meal, Buckwheat Flour and Rye Flour. The best Grades of Family Flour kept on hand, and for'sale at all times. Custom work done and solicited. Mill on Medcalf street.
Gottlob Eberhardt. Manufacturer and Dealer in Wagons, Buggies, Plows, Harrows and all kinds of Farming Implements. My factory is run by Steam, and all work done cheap as the cheapest. I repair all kinds of implements, and manufacture the same. Work done in the neatest possible mener. Orders for work solicited and promptly filled.
F. M. Coombs. Superintendent and Manager of John Anderson's European American Tobacco Factory. Office at Factory.
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