History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc, Part 102

Author: Goodspeed Brothers
Publication date: 199-?]
Publisher: [Salem, Mass. : Higginson Book Co.]
Number of Pages: 954

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Church. Of the Twelve children born to him and wife, only four are now living Alexander Martin. the oldest child. was a Captain in the Thirty eight Regiment: wan tuortally wounded at Murfreesboro, and died at New Albany.

PROF. JAMES G. MAY, born at Lincoln County, Ky., April 21. juli, is the eldest of nine children, two brothers and two sisters ret living. born to Jacob and Eleanor (McDonald, May. The Slay family history is briefly this: in the year I ?! ) a crowd of students of colleges and universities of a portion of Gertoany, heated by the drinking of crumbambuli. a German drink, uttered treasonable sentences against the crowned beads and potanistes of their native country. and threatened to deprive them of their kingly power. Gourge May, great-grandfather of Jumors G., the subject of this sketch. together with his brother John. and thirteen others. escaped arrest, and in enilor's disguise took passage for America, landing at Philadelphia in 1701. John May's descendants settled in North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia, afterward spreading to Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Goorge May was the father of seven moms nad two daughters, und Juroh, grandfather of Jamos (i., was the ailost. ficorga died at Philadelphin. Jacob anttled in Maryland, Doar Baltimore, and there Jnech, James G.'s father, was born. Janob, the second. settled in Kentucky in 1783. at the age of ton yours, with hin parents. He came to Indiana in 1525, and died at Martinsburg. in Washington County in 1532. William McDonald, grandfather of Jamon G May, was born in Philadelphia, and bis parents were natives of Scot- Jand. He served seven years in the Revolutionary war. married a Misa Hell in North Carolina. she being a near relative of John Bell, who wea a candidate for the Presidency in 1800. Jamen G May never remembered when he learned hie letters, At six years of age he rond sufficiently well to 1+ruse the Bible, nasided. From the time he was four years old be baa always been a mindent, and he contracted his fondness for study at the home of his childhood, where studying was always the order of the hour. When fourtern years okl be entered Morrison's Academy and there acquired an extensive knowledge of the sciences. Not powering the Turano Decreary to take a collegiate course, he begso teaching at sixteen yenre in his father's family. and working on the farm. at the same time [husning privately The course hin academy classmate was taking at Cen ter College, at Danville. In ten years he mastered the course, with- ont one day's attendance at college, and in 1823 taught bis first term of subscription school. In November. 1824, he came to Indiana, and that winter taught ecbool in Brown Township, Washington County. In 1823. be began rending law privately. The greater part of his life bos boet passed tenching school, 6.815 days in Washington County, 1.080) days in Decatur County. Ind .. 1,090 doys in the Horrison County Seminary, 1,170 days in New Albany ns Superintendent and general instructor, 308 days scattering, making a total of 10,801 days passed in the school-room. It is not necessary to add that Prof. May bas made school teaching a snc- cess. In 1838 he was admitted to practice low ut Rushville, Ind., and for five years, with but little alse, he was located at Salem, suceresfully engaged in legal pursuits. From December. 1832, to November, 1884, he wan editor of the Western Aunotafor, at Salem. He wan a Jacksonian in politics up to 11833 when his views changed on the question of bank- ing. and in 1834 he wrote the first article recommending William Henry Harrison for the Presidency. In 1856 he became a Republican which

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lur bns remained to the present time. and during the latter struggle between the North and tha South he was ever found a warm mtimporter of the l'uion, ol Lincoln's miministralion, and often was threnteurd all [ 10Ber of violence for bis outspoken and radical stand in favor of the I'niou Museli 3, INAtt, he married Naves, daughter of Benoui and Elizabeth t Melaskeri Artostrong, and soren children were born to their KHI00 Willento W . Sarnh F. tdoorased), Maria L. Adeceasedi. Mary (" 1 . Ben A., Gertrude, and James D. (dverased. ; Thuso fiving are all mairie l'ruf May aud wife are members of long standing in the Pres In torian Church

MONTH & MAY, the ruling clothinrs of Salem. purchased the gon etal elithing etablisboupt of Ları Drum, nad Felunary 15, 1984, estals. With creditalila roterprise thes established a branch ster on the north side of the square and are now operating two rooms with a full hoe of meu. youth's and lay's clothing. but- case and gests' furnishing goods, trunks, value, etc., all valued at aww sittaMe The fir t composed of Sam Muel nud Charles May. luith of whom were renred sh And neal t'inelonati, where fram carly sinith they were connected with large clothing matnhhishments They there linened every detail of the business-how to judge good nod bad which bow to buy, sell and ship-and parcunning their stock directly from the manufacturers justeud uf joblurs, are unable] to well as low as Als Jenier naywhere. As baminew moon of Saletu they have been bunest. moniteurs and obliging. net tores stilecomble requisitos have enabled Hirai h already build up an rztrusive trule sluch in constantly increns. ++ Their clothing bonee is the best in tomu

W. A. MCCLANAHAN. # native of Clark County, InL ; was born Wareb 11. 1935. being the secondf of setro children, in the fumily Af Samuel and Anois Aobabrauner; MeCInonhan. the former a native of Virginia nad of South descent. the latter of North Carolina and of Uhrr. MI estenelang When youny; they came with their parents to Indiana Pnl arttled in Clark County, where they married and lived notil our et livet wils a few months old. They then cute to Washington County poł Artjed in Frunkho Towaship npon a farmi. After a roundrore there Ilwy frist to Washington Township Here Mirs. McClanaban died jo 1 %./The next year he was ngsin married and is now living at F'rodericks

1.5 \ .A. Met 'Tannbina received a practical einention. Atsee obtaining hiis tan orix he's a ked at tenzing in Balesu for n year. The next year be workedl & k fiu's faunery, after which he vole and worked a farm for 1 mars Sure that time by has been engaged to teaming the greater Tid Waist .. ! N'a In Muribn fhealing, n native of Washington County . A itu iphites of John and fireus Buwfing. They have had seven

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the contidance and esteem of his amployers. who promoted him to on. doctor of a passenger train. a position he retained sevan years. Noveg. ber 19, 1503 be wedle l Mis, Ella S D> Panw, daughter of Washing. tou and Sarah ( Malott, Da Panw, of New Albany, and quitting the road embarked in mercantile paranite at Salem in 1500, He has ever since been engaged In merchandising at this place. As q Damosrat he was electe I Sheriff for hin Dative county In 1942, and two yaura latar was renowinatel to the sa.o. position by his perte. without opposition He Is a member of the F. & A M. I O O F. ant K. of P. fraternities. sud he anJ wifeare the parents of five children, nom .J Charles D., Siadie E . Era. Nellie G, and Wilbar C.

ROBERT MITCHELL Ideceasedi was born in Kentucky, Aogast 21. 1903, and when seventero years old euma with his parents to Washington County. Ind Thots. Mitchell. bis father, was born March 19, 1773. and married Elizabeth Harmon. who was byen Angst 12. 174). Their respective denth- occurred in this county December 1, 1923, and 10 1547. Robert Mitchell was que of those trur man whoss life is above reproscu. whose character was withuat a stain, aud a msg wh 11 career could be followed by the present geberntion with credit. He was a farmer br ocenpation. and a member of the Christian Church, Angne 14. 192%. he married Elizabeth Hole, who was born in Warru County, Ohio. January 23. Iyi. the daughter of David aol Mary (Balles Huis David Hole was burn April 3, 115i. and died March d. 1930. He was a Revolutionary war soldier and cam . to this county in ISdit. Mrs. Hole was born July 1. 1537, and diod April 12. 152- To the useringe of Robert Mitcharli and wife was born this family: Daniel. Iva January 1. 1531. killed by lightning Joon 11. 1970; Tuouss. April 17. 1843; Mary C., Ostolwe 18, 1835: Sarab, March IN. 1939; Stephen H. August 29, 1940; Minerva. Saptambor 21. 1512, diel June 21. 154%. Melissa E , February 21. 1943, dand June 25. Ivai. an 1 Robert H . boca September 23, 1847. Robert Mitchell die1 April 2. 189), an hon vel and respectal citizen.

C. W. MOBLEY was born in Clarke County. Ky. February 25. 121. His father. Walter G., was a native of Maryland. barn March 10. 179%. was a carpenter by trade. went to Kentucky when a young munu. wh tu Le met and married Elizabeth Barton, a native of Fayette County, Ky., born in 170. In 1820 they moved to Washington County, Ind. and angagal lu farming until thair daaths, the former dying March 16. 1975, his wife in 1998 Our anbjeet's ourly life was passed on his father's farm and attending the schools of that day. Ho later learned the car. panter's trade and poibilled elorks und tinware, continuing nutit | >15 with tha ezcaption of one yaur, when he was cominctor on the L. N .A & C. R R. In 1933 be entered the tin of Platt, Martin & G.r. slon of Salem na clerk. After four years' service ho Lunght ont the Arm. In 1963 he succeeded bla former amplayer. D. B Ilatt, in the tenantacturing of waguns and carriages In 1935 ha establiabel a foundry and machine su . 16 1931 ho marriol Mary Telle, a native of Philadelphia, Pean. There are two children by this marringo -- Fannie and Charle- W. Mr Mobley's life has been one of gront activity and smin+- try and of Irreproachahle integrity. He is a Republican. Mes Mabley was born July 30. 1834.

BENJAMIN F. NICHOLSON, born in Washington County. Indl. November 10, 1824, is a wou of Benjamin Niebolson, who was one of the

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J.r. mabert jeanvers of this ecurity, Lavingerne Lesen 1812, and furling nl Young'n Fiat until Ibr Judlinh houthies were over. Benjamin Sr. For. rbn des] land in what is tes Ferisen 23 of this townshsj. where he cleared And farted natil his death Benjamin F has alanya made intming hia iceupation, abd b) energy ood gecd minhagetorbit has sernand 200 serra of un good land as there w mh thr conply. He wan Fecumul følgeant of bin cumy any in the Shaican wor and was a jartarirent in the battle of Buran Vista. As a Democrat in politics be ban teen called much to offieinte ip voriuns jeritives of hoger sod trent. mDung which are the odiees ut Tosu-bip Trito!ce. Chvoly Ajprazer, County C'ininamster and Counts Shend. . erring tuo elettive terme in the latter position In I'll be carried Mary Jobtrup, who was born in this county February 2; 1>81, daughter of Archilakt and Mary IKose) Jobmun. Srren children bave lern bern to thine, and are natord, Jebo W., David D., sully .A .3las. A. H. Ilitchrecht. Archibald J, Eczaline 43ir. Jntors Fashion, Marcha E. 13les. IS Standby. and Marin, now Mis W. J.

BEVERLY T PACE w. born in Barren County, Ky., June 25, .^ta Blis parents, hierpb W end Butriel L. (Whitlow) Paer, wPro Idk naties of Kentucky Their respective parents were nativos of Vir ston noi Niatb Carchon, arat imcog ibr pioneer settlem of the Blue Titans Mate. hun were prepar of the bagbent respectability. Subject's phäe fit - Rings: 14 -und upon H inimi and to them were born a family of Dir ut» Hitel three daughtern. Tbr mother died in 1868 The father th art living and resides in Texas. Leverly T. Iner was soused upon the fait Deseler to, I'd), be enlisted in Company K. Cape P. S. Rusb, Thint .soth Kettucky Volunteer Infastiy (l'cioni, commanded be Col. F. It Helsin, and served three years, participating in the battles of Perry v.l.c. hessville, the courage ut and around Atinuta and nimetulla msel il ghgro.roth. Hr was Druntered int at ladainville, Ky., January 1: 1>1; Mairb Pp. 1Mdb, he enlisted for one year in Company I.

linneoch, and served total Masch 29. 1>04. The mouth following bm llt di-trige he con r to Hahm, Itud .. where he embarked in the jewelry Inte 1. i wharb br has store comniched. He mmaried Miss Sarah A. DYpp a Line of (la.s. K) . her bith unerring July 5. 1848. From Il.i. a.using their chokes nite loup Hutton and Mary, living, and Uk plus D . dead Mr. l'ace's marriage wan weilessere March 20. 1447. He a isterch Republican. a manter of the ( A. K. stel I. O. O F. amd of il. Lajdist Church. Salgcet's Inthez, uhu on the breaking out of the wiz Irided 10 Melealfe Crucis, Ky , was with one escejdivu the rtls but who sifeil in that counts fel Atankam J. beult in 18044, and .Int:12 ilu int:le war she h stanch i tion toan.

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Indiana Regiment. He served through Buena Vista, and on the espira. tion of his term of enlistment returned to bis bative county aml woon afterward began the study of medicine with Dr. A. M. Jones, at Cory. don In 1963 be graduated from the Louisville Medical L'orversity. and for many years bas occupied a prominent position among the physicinna of Salem and neighborhood. He is a member of the Washington County and State Medical Societies. also of the MInsonic fraternity and Methoil- ist Episcopal Church. For the past twenty years he has served na County Physician. February 5, 1550, bo welded Sarah J. Smith, of Hardin County, Ky., and danghter of Jobu H. and Hannah (Pnysteri Smith. William H., Mary L. and Hornee J. are the names of their children.

CHARLES PEDEN. a native of Clark Connty, Ind .. and son of Darius and Jane Poden, who were natives of Pennsylvania and among the early settlers of southern Indiana. was burn November 20, 1532. When Charles was four years old, Darius Poden and family removed to Washington County and settled on the bend waters of Rush Creek. where be established a saw and grint mill, which be operated natil bis dontb in about 1865. Since his first advent in Washington County, Charles Poden has always made it bia bomn, and by industry be han serured a goud farm of 150 neres. September 25, 15:4, he welded Rebecca Davis, wbo was born in this conny September 5. 1537, daughter of Elia- and Sarah i Pittsi Davis, who were among the old and highly respected pen- ple of this county. There have been four children born to this marriage whose naines and birthe are: Lemuel D., February 14. 1863: Addio D., Jannary 1, 1865: Allan T., August 1, INIT, and Carson W., July 17, 1570. Mr. Peden is Democratie in his political views, and both be and wife are metubers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JACOB RATTS was born October 1, 1827, in Washington County, Ind., and is a son of Rineburt and Susannab (Yarborough; Ratts, the former being born in North Carolina, May b. IN, and the Inttor, March Ini, IMAL, His grandparents. Henry and Barbara (Wingler) Ratta, came with their family to this county in 1523. and participated in many of the bandsbips of frontier life. They died in 1832 and 1849, respectively. both members of the Lutheran Church Rinehart Ratts farmed in thin conuty until his death. in 1876, followed by his widow in 1884. Jacob Hatts was raised on his father's farm, receiving a common schoul educa. tion. In 1848 be marmed Mary A , daughter of Ransom and Barbara (Wright) Johnson, and by her is the father of four living children -- Jacob L. Nancy J., Sarah E. and Snsan A. The mother is a native of this bonnty. her birth occorring in 1831, and her death in 1879. Mr. Ratta is a prosperous merchant of Salem-s Republican, au Elder in the Christian Church, und a member of the (1. A. H. He was a soldier of the late war, serving his country faithfully in Company E, Fifth Indi. ana Cavalry.

HON. JOHN REYMAN was born in Virginia, May 10, 1801: in the third child born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Hershaw; Reyman, who were natives of Pennsylvania: the former born October 18, 1760; bis wife, March 22, 1771. They were married in Virginia about the your 1700. In 123 they moved to Kentucky, and in 1811 removed to Wash- ington County, Ind .. and settled on a farm one and a half miles north of Salem. They were highly respected; were very much devoted to each other; both were taken sick at the same time: both died August 20, 1835, and now rest in one grave in the cemetery of Salem. Our subject bas

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heon a resident of the county since 1811, acil wie rat-ml on bis father's furio. Later he was engaged in the manufacture of Inabrug mills. and in flat-boating to New Orleans At the age of twenty eight years un loratil three miles onat uf Salom, where he engaged in the maunfacture if furniture. In Ibit he retired from active life, having noquired a fine furtuge. He is a man of exceptionally good business qualities, quick Impreption, ready common sense, and possesses a high rugand for what ts maoly med just. He represented the people of biscounty in the Legisla. tore in 1527 24. He bre becs three times married To 1\2y be mar. ried Hannab Lindley, a native of North Carolina, Jairu IMM, by the marriage the following children were born: Harthe J., Jacob (dereaselt. Thomas. Amanda. Wilhem L and Thf ( Jecesand ). Mrs Reyman's death occurred in Ibt2. Ha touk for bis wocond wife Rebecca Landley, aister of his first wife. By this union there is one etuld living-Josoph MI. After the death of this lady he wedded Huldah Stanley, who ilind April 14. 14\1. Mir. Herinan has been a life long Whig ur Republican.

GEORGE P. RIESTER was boro January 81, 1951. in Dalis County, Ind. and is a son uf Gregge Riester, wbu immiginted from Gier. many bi the I'nited States and settled in tha county where our auliject una horo when it was yet now and bot apersely acttled. He followed forming nul merchandising there until his death, in 1837. When very young. George P. was cast upon his own resources, and at sixteen rear af uer ligan the blacksmith trade. At its completion be openal a strup w. lawrence County, where he continued six years, then removed to Salon, where le bus since born engaged in the maunfacture of wagons, buggin, atul during a general blacksmithing business. Mr Rister is a first ‹ lum trehume, and onjoss a large patronage. In 1976 be courriel Mit Magen Smith, of LawTouse County. Ind, and Laughter of Andrew Santh Their rhilfeon are four in nomler, nol are named. Witlinm. Fruth, Traey and L'on. Mr. Riester in a Demonerat, and au solastri ms htul Koju-civil eitizou

411. S D SATLES was burn in Bmwn Towaslap, this conot]. INcauley 20, 1%, mod WA- there yatsh) and elucatel. He is a somn uf Elab ond Porel- (Jonke) Harles, who were nativen of Utien. N Y ond St dulisstary, Vt , respectively, and who wettled at the birthplace of our adject in almut 1'20, tucking it their bonin the remainder of their days. Law firmet dying 10 1882 and the lattre la 1590 5 D. Hayles learned The alge bwl maker's trade of ban fother, wlao parwied that vocation in the E-ut, noul als estatslately in this county. When twenty-one be took bt- father's phus at the forge, in love nation township, where he romainal until Isin when he ramup to Salem, purchmed the Forey fontory, and metal the hevakitgg mot of the war mamitnaturel edge toola and forte muschibery He was the tired toau from Washington County to volunteer in bi- country's esame, nad helped recruit Company G. Thirteenth fall. unu \ Junteer Infuntry, of which be was elected Captain By reason of .hisalality bu wan mustered out of service February 22, 1909. but shortly thereafter ngnin went to the frot a. Lieutenant Colonel of the Das ling- ifro) all soventecath Hegiment. nod was in command of the regiment omal his tinal discharge in 194 Cal Hayloe waa in the battles of Girwebries, Malvern llille, second Winchester-wbare be was twice Wianoted Byg Black River, Blue Springs, and various lesser angage- I)1» Aften the war for one year he was in Missouri. then returned to Salemi ated engaged in the Iamher basiness, which he has asnos continued

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with success. He is an influential Republican in politien, is a member of the G. A. R., ond was married In 1500 to Eleanor Greene, by whom be became the father of five children. all dead but Mottie E .. now Mrs. Dr H. C. Hobbs, of Salen

ROBERT R. SHANKS, . descendant of one of Washington County's eerliest settlers, was born March 21, 1528. in this county. and is o son of W'illiem and Hanbab (Cravees) Shanks William Shanks was an ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and by preaching over o wide tract of territory in an early dey became widely known over this end odjoining counties. He also was selected to represent Wanb. ington Connty in both branches of the State Legislature, and filled these Icsitions with fidelity and .bility. Robert R. pasard his youth and early menhood on his parents' farm, securing such education as was obteinoble ut that early dey. October 24. 1831. be wedded Elizabeth Folmer. a native of this county, and doughter of Henry end Sereh (Brewer) Faltarr. and four children bave been born to their marriage, anmed Jatues L., Sarab E, Williom H. and Mortbe E., now Mrs. William Etzler. Mr. Shanke is one of Salem's well known and highly respected citizens, und On a Democrat in politics bos served in several positions of honor and trust, among them bring Trustee of Price Township. He ie o member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

LEWIS X. SMITH was born in Warbington County, Ind., March 5. 1\32; woe reised to manhood on bin father's form, secured a good practical education, and for ten years taught school wieters und farmed son.mers. Miss Noncy J. Worrall, danghter of Isane end Solly (Carres) Worrell, who were among the pioneers of this county. became his wife October 6, 1853, end by ber he is the fother of this family: Franklin P., who is Superintendent of the Public Schools of Bedford; Spencer W., a graduate of the Louisville Medical College, und a practicing physician at Leesville, this Sinto; Laura B. and Lewis N. Mrs. Smith wne born in Clark County. Ind., January 30, 1885, Mr. Ssuith is one of the pros- peroun farmers of the county. owning 275 neres of well improved land. He in o Democret, serving as such as County Commissioner oix yoors. and is a member of the Masonic freternity. Richerd Smith, his father, was born In Virginio, December 1, 1799, and September 24. 1822, married Hannab Etzier, who was born September 24, 1603. He served in the war of 1812, imtuigreted to Washington County, Ind., in 1823, and settled on a farm three miles southeast of Salem, where he died June 28, 1833, . member of long standing in the Baptist Church. His widow yet mrvivea him, and resides with the subject of thie sketch.

FRANKLIN STANDISH. Silas ond Mary (Barnes) Standish, grand. perenin of the subject of this memoir, were natives of Connecticut, thesr respective births orengring the same year, 1791. Thay removed from New York State to Clark County, Ind .. in 1819, and from there to Wash. Ington County nine yoors loter, where Mr. Stondish died In 1809 and bie widow in 1875. Williom Stendish. father of Franklin, was born In York State, Mareb IN, 1bik, and since the age of ten years has been a resident of this county. In 1837 Annie Mandlin, who was born June 21. 1816, tweeamp his wife and by her he was the father of these childres. Silan idecenred). Benjamin, Miles, a soldier of the late war and atorved to death in Andersonville Prison, Lewis and Jobn I. The mother dying. Mr. Standish look for his errobd wife, Margaret J Buchanan, who was born in this county, January 19. 182t, daughter of E. aud A. (Colglazier)

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Boschatına Franklin, Mary \ nul Sandford II. are the children born to Franklin Manlash was born in 1939, and although ynt n Young man, is one of the most succesful stork dealers of this connsy. In Inad he married Mim () E. Wright, u bn was born in IN54, a dinngh- ter of duwith mod Melt-sn IL'rabb) Wright. Two Non-Miten and Daw- sun-have been born to them. The parents belong to the Christint Church, mud Mir Staudash in u Republican

WARDER W STEVENS, boro in Hardin County, Ky , September 311, 1443. is a son of Henderson and C'atharioe tHuydetit Stevens When stonil lad bis jafruits moved to Harrison County. Ind. wbere be wna reared njion a farus. After attending the district wbuols in youth he entered the Minte U'niversity at [Hvoraington, which graduated him from the Law Dapartment in [vi7 Lexating ut Salem to practice bin profon 300. be was appunted in 15711 to till an unexpired terms an County And. itor Jo 1971 at1 14;2 he served na State's Altorory. and alan in ISTI (nm) , pattyrrelji with A A. Cravens in the parchiuse of the Salem Jemeout For thewe years lie uns isocialed with Sir. Cravone, then

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History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc, Part 102

Author: Goodspeed Brothers Publication date: 199-?] Publisher: [Salem, Mass. : Higginson Book Co.] Number of Pages: 954

Author: Goodspeed Brothers
Publication date: 199-?]
Publisher: [Salem, Mass. : Higginson Book Co.]
Number of Pages: 954