History of the Indiana democracy, 1816-1916, Part 126

Author: Stoll, John B., 1843-1926
Publication date: 1917
Publisher: Indianapolis : Indiana Democratic Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1104

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He was born on the 29th day of December, 1860, and spent his childhood in Elkhart county, this state, beginning his schooling in this locality. On the 14th day of July, 1881, his marriage to Miss Lizzie Brumbaugh was solemnized; and in the year 1885 he was appointed postmaster at Gravelton, Indiana, serving in that capacity until 1889. In 1895 he received the appointment of postmaster of Nappanee, which position he filled with much credit until the year 1899. In 1906 he was elected city clerk of Nappanee, and served until 1910. In the fall of 1910 he was elected to the high position of auditor of Elkhart county, assuming the administration of affairs of this office on the first day of January, 1912. As in his former positions, Mr. Brown served the public with conscientious zeal, continually striving for increased efficiency in his department.

Throughout his career, Mr. Brown has been a consistent Democratic voter and worker, and has done much in his locality to further the cause of the Jeffersonian party.

L. J. BROWN

L. J. Brown, son of Christian and Maria Stoll Brown, was born in Dearborn county, Indiana, January 4, 1854. He received a common school education, attending the Dearborn county schools, and took up farming, which pursuit he followed until about thirty years ago. He then engaged in the lumber and grain business in New Trenton, Indiana, and was successfully thus engaged there until the flood of 1913 washed nine of his buildings away, with a loss of $30,000. He then moved to Cedar Grove, beginning again, and has been successful.

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On October 17, 1878, Mr. Brown was married to Miss Himalaya Bower. To this union seven children have been born.

Mr. Brown has always been interested in the politics of his county. He served as trustee of Whitewater township from 1900 to 1905; was county commissioner for several years, and has acted as precinct committeeman in 1914, also served as delegate to the state convention.

He is a member of the Lutheran church.

THEODORE H. BROWN

Theodore H. Brown was born in Prussia, Germany, the son of Christian and Maria Stoll Brown, October 6, 1845. At the age of five years his parents brought him to this country, going to Cincin- nati, Ohio, where his early education was acquired. He learned the trade of a. mason and in 1868 moved to Brookville, where he continued to ply this trade until 1899, when he moved to a farm, where he still lives.

Mr. Brown has always been active in politics, and in 1908 was elected trustee of Brookville township, serving until 1915. He was also a member of the city council for fifteen years.

In 1868 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Schaeffer, who died in 1891. He was again married in 1899 to Miss Harriet Bonwell. Of his first marriage four children were born.

AUSTIN BRUMBAUGH

One of the most active and popular workers in the ranks of the Democratic organization of Mad- ison county, and a leader in municipal affairs, is Austin Brumbaugh of Elwood.

Mr. Brumbaugh is a native of Huntington county, Indiana, born September 20, 1868. His schooling was received in Huntington in the grammar and high schools. Early in life he became actively interested in political affairs, and many times served as delegate to the various conventions of the party. In the year 1888 he engaged in the creamery and ice cream business, and in this busi- ness he has since remained, at one time operating several thriving factories and spending much of his time traveling about from one to the other. In 1904 he located in Elwood for the purpose of operating an ice cream plant, and here he has since remained. In the year 1910 he was elected mayor of Elwood, serving with distinction until 1914.

Fraternally, he is allied with the Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, and United Commercial Travelers. Mrs. Brumbaugh, to whom he was married April, 1900, was formerly Miss Anna Henry.

WILLIAM BUEHRLE

Having long since passed the allotted span of man's days, the proverbial three score years and ten, William Buehrle, of Monterey, is still progressive in his ideas and interested in the welfare of his county.

He is a native of Indiana, born November 17, 1840. He received his schooling at New Riegel, Ohio, where he resided for a time. In the year 1869, however, he came to Pulaski county, and this has since remained his home. In the year 1861 he en- listed in the army, but was wounded in battle and this resulted in his disability for further service.

On the 25th of February, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Philomena Riemen, and she has been his faithful helpmate. He was for many years engaged in the general mercantile business, but is now retired from active labor. He served the county as treasurer for two terms of two years each, and was elected county commissioner for three years.

ROLLIN H. BUNCH, M. D.

Dr. Rollin H. Bunch has, for a number of years, been a prominent figure in the professional, business and municipal life of the city of Muncie. He is a native of Indiana, born on the 12th day of December, 1881. He attended the public schools of Muncie and took a course at Culver Military Academy. His medical studies were then pursued at Bennett Medical College and the American Medical College, both Chicago institutions; and after his graduation he returned to Muncie, entering into partnership with his father, Dr. Robert A. Bunch, his brother Fred L. Bunch and Morrel M. Bunch, the latter now of Oshkosh, Wis. This partnership continued- until the death of the father in 1912.

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In the year 1902 Dr. Bunch was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Racer, who has since pre- sided over his home and dispensed its hospitality.

In the fall of 1909 he was elected city councilman, his term of office expiring with the close of 1913. at which time he was elected to fill the most important office within the gift of the people of Muncie, that of mayor of the city, his tenure of office to cover a period of four years. Throughout his career he has shown the spirit of a conscientious and progressive citizen, and is a man eminently fitted for the great responsibilities in his care.

HENRY WASHINGTON BULLOCK

The name of Henry Washington Bullock is known throughout the state as that of an authority on legal and leg- islative affairs.

Mr. Bullock was born on a farm in Jackson township, Clay county, Indiana, on the 10th day of September, 1866. He attended the public schools of his district and later con- tinued his studies at the University of Valparaiso.

After he located in the city of Indianapolis, his interests centered there and his activities were marked with success. He took a vital interest in movements for the public welfare, and many of the most effective laws on our statute books were drawn by him, notably the law to establish free employment bureaus, in 1909; to regulate private employment agencies, in the same year; the employer's liability bill and the dan- gerous occupation bill, both passed in 1911. In 1913 he was chairman of a commission appointed by Governor Ralston to draft a workman's compensation act, and in 1915 and 1916 he was a member of the national commission on uniform state laws. In this connection also he was a frequent contributor to magazines, and an annotator of law books.

The workmen's compensation law was passed by the Democratic Indiana legislature among the first of all the states, and afterwards held its reputation as being one of the best laws on the subject adopted by any legislature anywhere. It stood the test of time and its reputation was such among liability insur- ance companies of the country, with whom the compensation board has to deal, that other states sent their commissioners and secretaries to Indianapolis to study not only the law, but its workings under the first Indiana board. Most of these other states not only adopted the law but also adopted the rules under which the Indiana Board worked.

Mr. Bullock descended from a long line of patriotic American ancestors, his great grandfather, Nathaniel Bullock, having served in Captain Bryan's company of infantry, McDonald's regiment of N. C. militia, war of 1812; in service under command of Col. John Bowman in 1780 and Col. Ben- jamin Logan of Virginia in 1782, under General George Rogers Clark in the Revolutionary war. On his mother's side he is the greatgrandson of Peter Helton, of Benj. Goo's company, Austin's regiment, S. C., war of 1812.

Mr. Bullock is a member of the Indiana Bar Association, the Commercial Law League of Amer- ica, the Press Club and numerous civic bodies, and prominent in the fraternal order of Masons, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Elks, Moose and Red Men.

HENRY BULTMAN, JR.

Henry Bultman, Jr., a native of Ripley county, and known throughout its confines as an active party worker and the incumbent of the office of sheriff, needs no introduction to the citizens of that locality. He was born in Delaware township on November 19, 1870, and received his education in the public schools. Early in life he engaged in the pursuit of agriculture for himself and is now the owner of a fine farm in Delaware township.

On April 26, 1893, Mr. Bultman was united in marriage to Miss Virginia Baylor, who has proved a faithful helpmate and the presiding genius of his home.

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Elected to the position of sheriff of the county in 1914, Mr. Bultman was candidate for re-elec- tion to this position. He has been an active party worker, serving for several years as precinct committeeman, and attending many county congressional and state conventions. He is a member of the orders of Masons, Odd Fellows, and Modern Woodmen of America.

JOHN W. BURNS

Mr. John W. Burns, a leading citizen and honored public official of Bartholomew county, is a native of the Hoosier state, born in Jackson county on the 27th day of March, 1866.

His boyhood and youth were spent in Jackson county, where he received his schooling, in the public schools of his district. In the year 1882 he came to Bar- tholomew county, and here, in the city of Columbus, his interests are centered.

On the 24th day of September, 1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary J. Stader, and their home, then established, has extended hospitality to many friends throughout the county.

In the fall of the year 1912 Mr. Burns was elected sheriff of the county, his term of service extending until January 1, 1915. During his tenure of this office he displayed un- usual ability and zeal in the administration of the affairs involved. Indeed it has been stated by those in position to judge that it is agreed by his Democratic constituents and conceded by the Repub- licans of the county that Mr. Burns proved the best official in this position which Bartholomew county ever had.

He has been a loyal worker in the ranks of the Democratic party since his youth, and has ren- dered valued services to the local organization.

ROBERT A. BUTLER

Robert A. Butler needs no introduction to the citizens of Warren coun- ty, having, for many years, been closely identified with the business and po- litical life of the community, and noted among his constituents as being the only Democrat to hold office in the county, having been elected to this office with a majority of over two hundred.

Mr. Butler is a native of this locality, born in Warren county on the 24th day of September, 1868. His education was received in the public schools of his district. and on the 11th day of November, 1897, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Milligan and their permanent home was estab- lished. During the years which have since intervened, Mrs. Butler has been his able assistant in his many and varied undertakings.

In the year 1904 he was elected township trustee, and in this capacity served with diligence for a term of four years. In 1908 he was elected to the still greater responsibilities of county commissioner, and for three years these duties were faithfully discharged.

Mr. Butler is well known as an extensive farmer, owning and managing several hundred acres of land; and his abilities as an auctioneer of farms and other utilities are known throughout western In- diana and eastern Illinois. For six months he was president of the Warren County Bank, but re- signed in order that his full time might be given to private affairs.

He is an active member of Warren Lodge No. 38 F. and A. M., is also affiliated with the B. P. O. Elks, No. 143, of Lafayette, and is an active member of the Jackson Club of that place.

FRANK CALLAHAN

Frank Callahan's election in 1913 as mayor of East Chicago was the elevation to chief executive position of a man whose accomplishments in business had thoroughly justified the honor.

He was born at Flint, Mich., December 11, 1876, son of James and Ellen Callahan.

After completing his schooling he entered his father's office as a contractor, until coming to Indiana Harbor in March, 1904, where he engaged in the same business, building many of the prom- inent structures of that locality.

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Mr. Callahan is secretary-treasurer of the Calumet Laundry; president of the Commercial Club Auxiliary association and one of the organizers of the Commercial Club.

It was as a Democrat in politics, though more particularly in recognition of his qualifications, that he was elected mayor.

He was married to Elizabeth Marwick of Chicago on April 6th, 1905, and to them have been born four sons and one daughter.

Mr. Callahan is a member of the Catholic church and is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and Elks.

VICTOR CAMP

The present treasurer of Lagrange county, Mr. Victor Camp, bears the record of having been a most efficient official, zealous in the performance of his duty and progressive in his methods of work.

Mr. Camp was born in the State of Ohio, near Dundee, on the 12th day of September, 1864, but at the age of six years accompanied his parents to Indiana.

He attended the public schools of his district, the high school of Lagrange and later graduated in the commercial course at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind.

In the year 1901 he assumed the duties of assessor of Clay township, Lagrange county, and in this capacity he served a four-year term with much credit. On the 1st of January, 1914, he became the treasurer of the county, the first Democrat to hold this position of responsibility, and so well did he serve that he was renominated in the fall of that year.

Mr. Camp finds his greatest pleasure in the pursuit of agriculture, and in this work also he has been successful.

Mrs. Camp, to whom he was married June 5, 1911, was formerly Miss Bertha Stine.

BARTLETT H. CAMPBELL

Bartlett H. Campbell, a native of Madison county, and now a prominent attorney of Elwood, was born April 14, 1862. He attended the public schools of Anderson, graduating from the high school in June, 1879, and later studied law with the firms of Schwin & McMahon and Robinson & Lovett, being admitted to the bar in May, 1892.

In 1884 he was appointed assistant postmaster of Anderson, serving for four years, after which he became deputy sheriff under James Etchison. He was a member of the school board for six years, resigning in 1892 when he was elected prosecuting attorney of the county. In 1896 he served as presi- dential elector from the Eighth District; and from 1898 to 1900 was chairman of the Democratic county central committee. In 1900 he was elected a member of the state central committee. From 1902 to 1906 he was city attorney of Anderson under Mayor John L. Forkner. In 1907 he located in Elwood, and three years later was elected city attorney, serving until 1914.

Mr. Campbell is now engaged in the practice of law and is known throughout the State as an able attorney and active worker for the cause of Democracy. For the past twenty-five years he has attended all county and state conventions of the party. He is an active member of the Indiana Demo- cratic Club and is also affiliated with the Masons, B. P. O. Elks and Royal Arcanum.

Mrs. Campbell, to whom he was married on July 7, 1883, was formerly Miss Luella Wright.

FRANK E. CAMPBELL

Mr. Frank E. Campbell, a well known member of the Jay county Democracy, has been for a number of years closely identified with the business life of Redkey and vicinity.

He was born in Jay county on the 2nd day of December, 1869, and attended the schools of Red- key. Following his graduation here, he entered Valparaiso Normal School, completing a business course.

Returning to his home at Redkey, he engaged in contracting, and very successful has he been in his chosen work, many of the leading business buildings and residences of the community being evi- dence of his handiwork.

Mr. Campbell has, since attaining his majority, been a loyal worker in the ranks of the Demo- cratic organization, and for the past eighteen years has been a member of the county committee. He has been a regular attendant at the district conven tions of the party, and in the year 1912 was a dele gate to the state convention. He was appointed postmaster of Redkey January 12, 1915.

Mrs. Campbell, to whom he was united in marriage on the 8th day of March, 1911, was formerly Miss Augusta A. Kehrer.

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CARROLL W. CANNON

Carroll W. Cannon, a native and life-long resident of Starke county, has demonstrated his ability in various lines of endeavor, but in the educational field his career has been noteworthy.

Mr. Cannon was born in the town of Knox, Starke county, on the 17th day of December, 1883, and here his life has been spent. He attended the public schools of Knox, graduating from the high school with the class of 1902. Later a course in the higher branches was pursued at the university of Val- paraiso. Returning to Starke county, he entered the field of education, teaching in the schools of the county with marked success.

On the 21st day of September, 1907, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Edna Myers, and their home, established in Knox, has extended hospitality to many friends during the intervening years. A little daughter, Eleanor Edna, born in 1914, also adds interest to their home.

In 1911 he was elected to the position of county superintendent of schools, and his labors in this field have been marked by a vital interest in his work, rare tact in meeting the many perplexing prob- lems connected with the development of the youthful mind and progressive methods which have placed the schools in his care on a high plane of scholarship.

Mr. Cannon is an active member of the Knox Christian church and an enthusiastic worker in the Sunday-school. He is also heavily interested in farming.

Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Knox Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, No. 639; Order Eastern Star, Tippecanoe-Winamac No. 96, and the Yellow River Lodge, I. O. O. F. He is a mem- ber of an old and prominent family, the men of whom have all consistently stood for the principles of Democracy.

THOMAS C. CARMICHAEL

The name of Thomas Carmichael is familiar to every citizen of southeastern Indiana, being that of the present mayor of the city of Aurora and a prominent worker in the Democratic party in this section for many years. He is a native Hoosier, his birth occurring on the first day of February, 1878. He attended the public and high schools of his district, graduating in 1902. On the third day of May, 1905, he was united in marriage to Miss Clara A. Barkley, and in their home life they have gathered about them a wide circle of friends. On the 15th day of September, 1910, he assumed the duties of mayor of Aurora, his term of office expiring January 1, 1914; and in the fall of 1913 was re-elected to this important position for a further term of four years.

Mr. Carmichael is affiliated with the fraternal orders of Masons, Knights of Pythias and Red Men.

C. E. CARNEY, M. D.

Dr. C. E. Carney was born in Logansport, Indiana, on the 23rd day of May, 1868, and in this city his schooling was received. Following his graduation from the public schools, he attended the Indi- ana Medical College, in Indianapolis, graduating in the year 1895, taking up the active practice of medicine in the town of Pyrmont in the same year. Later a post-graduate course was taken in the Rush Medical College, and in the year 1903 he moved to Delphi. On the 10th day of November, 1898, he was married to Miss Della Pettigean of Tippecanoe county, and to them have been born three children, all of whom are now living. He has always been an active Democratic worker, and in the year 1904 was elected coroner of Carroll county on this ticket. His father was also an energetic worker in the cause of Democracy, and the son assisted at the polls at the age of fifteen years. Dr. Carney has many times been a delegate to county, district and state conventions, and is a member of the Indiana Democratic Club of Indianapolis, the order of Masons and Knights of Pythias.

CHARLES E. CARROLL

Charles E. Carroll of Hartford City is known as one of the substantial farmers of Blackford county. He was born in Blackford county, May 17, 1870. His father was one of the "Forty-niner" emigrants to California and invested his earnings from the California gold fields very wisely in Indiana land. Mr. Carroll was educated in the public schools of Hartford City, and since his ma- jority has served upon the Democratic county committee. In 1910 he was elected a member of the county council of Blackford county, but resigned when elected joint representative for Blackford and

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Grant counties in 1912. He was a member of the committee on highways in the legislature of 1913, and was known as one of the hard working members of the committee. One of the notable meas- ures reported by this committee at that session was the Spencer-Hawkins bill. Mr. Carroll is known as one of the most extensive and successful farmers of the state, having managed a farm of 900 acres since he was sixteen years of age. He makes a specialty of high class Poll-Durham and Hereford cattle and Duroc-Jersey hogs.

Mr. Carroll was appointed by the governor in 1904 as Indiana delegate to the Farmers' National Congress, and has been re-appointed biennially since that time. In 1913 he delivered an address to that body which attracted much attention. He has been an active member of the Wool Growers' As- sociation and of the Indiana Cattle Feeders' Association for the past fifteen years. Notwithstand- ing Mr. Carroll has always found many duties to perform as a large farmer and stock breeder, and also through his devotion to the principles of the Democratic party, he has found time for social and fraternal affairs, being an active member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Eagles.

JOHN A. CARTWRIGHT

One of the ablest, as well as the oldest, citizens of Carroll county is John A. Cartwright. He was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, November 17, 1830, educated in the public schools of his district and at Mt. Union Seminary; and after moving to Wells county, Indiana, in 1851, attended Indiana University, graduating in 1855. In 1856 he began his career as a school teacher, taking charge of the schools of Delphi in 1859, which position he held for three years. In 1860 he was married to Susannah Hiett, of Tippecanoe county, and to them were born five children, three of whom are now living. For fifteen consecutive years, 1872 to 1887, he served as Democratic county chairman, and has been a delegate to many conventions of the party. Was mayor of Delphi one term, county auditor eight years, representative one term, and has the honor of being the oldest Mason in the county. He has been in the banking busi- ness twenty years, and is now president of Delphi State Bank.

MARVIN H. CASE

Closely identified with the business interests of Parke county and vicinity and for many years an active worker in the ranks of the party is Marvin H. Case, of Rockville.

Mr. Case is essentially a Parke county product, born within its confines on the 10th day of July, 1835. He received his schooling in the country schools of his district and later attended Bloomingdale Academy. Early in life he entered into the pursuit of agriculture for himself, tilling the soil with characteristic diligence and energy and breeding fine cattle, hogs and sheep extensively. His holdings grew steadily, and before the coming of the years when the heavy labors of the farm became a burden, he had amassed a competence. He is now the holder of about two thousand acres of land abundantly stocked with fine live stock. He is also vice-president of the Rockville National Bank and a heavy stockholder in the McKeen National Bank of Terre Haute.

His father, who emigrated to Indiana from New York, was a Whig and late cast his lot with the Republicans, but he has always been an old-line Democrat, adhering strongly to the principles promulgated by Thomas Jefferson. In the year 1880 Mr. Case was elected township trustee, and in this position served for two years. His position in the locality now is one of influence, and disagreements among various families of the neighborhood are frequently brought to him for adjustment and settlement.

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History of the Indiana democracy, 1816-1916, Part 126

Author: Stoll, John B., 1843-1926 Publication date: 1917 Publisher: Indianapolis : Indiana Democratic Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1104

Author: Stoll, John B., 1843-1926
Publication date: 1917
Publisher: Indianapolis : Indiana Democratic Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1104