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Mr. Dehority was born in the city of Elwood on October 24, 1868, and received his schooling in the public schools of that city. Following his graduation from the high school his studies were continued at Earlham College. Subsequently he took a commercial course at the Bryant-Stratton Business College in Louisville, Kentucky.
In June, 1888, Mr. Dehority was united in marriage to Miss Frances E. Metts and established his permanent home in the city of his birth. In the year 1890 he was appointed deputy treasurer of Madison county, and at the expiration of his term of service in that position in 1891 he assumed the responsibilities of the office of mayor of the city. In this latter capacity he served until Sep- tember, 1894, since which time he has been connected with the Citizens Gas and Mining Co. He also was one of the organizers of the Elwood State Bank, and is at present associated with the Elwood Lawn Mower Manufacturing Co.
Particularly noteworthy has been Mr. Dehority's work as a member of the state board of ac- counts from 1909 to 1913, this body being considered a model in its field and attracting attention throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in foreign countries. Prior to his connection with this body, Mr. Dehority was a member of the board of public works of Elwood, and also was connected with the county board of review. His work as a member of the board of equalization in 1896-7, the years of the first high valuation, is also worthy of note.
JOHN W. DEMOSS
Before assuming the duties pertaining to his present responsible position, that of sheriff of Decatur county, John. W. Demoss, of Greensburg, was known throughout the county as one of its most successful farmers. He is a native of this locality, born on the 27th of August, 1856, the son of Benjamin L. Demoss. When he was only seven years old his father died a martyr to his country. He had one brother and a sister, and the three went out into the world to earn a living for their widowed mother. The boy John received his education in the public schools; and was married April 12, 1877, to Miss Martha A. Jackson, who died January 1, 1906. Six children have been born to them, all now married and living in the county: Benjamin W., Grover C., Irdo, Birdie Borden, Della Styers and Belle Vanderber. Mr. Demoss is the owner of a quarter-section of fine land, all bought and paid for by his own labor and effort. He
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was elected sheriff of Decatur county in November, 1912, assuming the duties of his office January 1, 1913; was renominated for the same office in April, 1914, without opposition and is at present serv- ing his second term in this position, and is a candidate for re-election. Mr. Demoss is a fine and striking type of the self-made man and has made one of the best sheriffs Decatur county ever had. His term expired January 1, 1917.
JOHN DAY DE PREZ
Born October 1, 1872, at Shelbyville, Indiana, the son of John C. DePrez, who owned and operated a woolen mill at the edge of the city, John Day DePrez was a member of one of the oldest families in Shelby county. In 1874 the woolen mill was converted into a furniture factory owned by Conrey, Waller & DePrez, one of the pioneer furniture factories in the state.
John Day DePrez, after completing the high school course in Shelbyville, at- tended Hanover College, and for ten years after leaving college he was with the Shelby Bank, afterwards the Shelby National Bank.
At the end of his ten years in the bank he organized a company and bought and became the editor and publisher of the Shelbyville Demoerat, a prosperous publication that under his direction advocated unrelentingly the principles of the Democratic party.
He was always a leader among the Democrats in his county and an adviser with the state com- mittee at campaign times. He served as a member of the board of education and of the city coun- cil, being elected from what had always been one of the strongest Republican city wards. He served several years as Democratic city chairman.
At the time of the organization of the Indiana Democratic Club, with headquarters at Indian- apolis, he became an active member and worker in the organization and for several years served as a member of the board of directors. Mason, Elk, Knight of Pythias and Red Man.
Married Emma Senour of Shelbyville, October 28, 1903.
ARTHUR LEROY DENISTON
Arthur LeRoy Deniston, the secretary and general manager of The Rochester Bridge Company, is one of the young workers in the Democratic party of Fulton county, and has forged to the front so rapidly that he is well known throughout his section as a leader in the party, and a promi- nent business man of the community.
He is a native Hoosier, born on the 9th day of September, 1882, near his present home. His childhood and youth were spent in the city of Rochester, and he attended the common and high schools of the place, later attending Purdue University, and finally taking a course at Wabash College. On the 24th day of June, 1903, his marriage to Miss Ada Rannells was solemnized, and their permanent home established in his home city.
On the first day of January, 1910, he assumed the duties of city council- man, serving in this capacity for a term of four years, showing a remarkable grasp of municipal affairs and conscientious diligence in the performance of the duties pertaining to this position.
In the fall of 1914 he received the nomination for joint representative to the general assembly for Cass and Fulton counties, and was elected in November.
Since attaining his majority, he has been a stanch adherent of the principles of Democracy, con- sistently voting the ticket, and serving the party loyally during the various campaigns. For this and his many sterling qualities as a citizen, he has won a host of friends throughout the county of Fulton and vicinity, and a brilliant future may be expected for him.
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O. T. DICKERSON
O. T. Dickerson, a life-long resident of Owen county, was born one mile south of Spencer on the 23rd day of January, 1852, and on this farm he resided for fifty-six years. He attended the common and high schools of Spencer, and in his twentieth year was married to Miss Mary M. Workman, this event occurring on July 31, 1871.
To them were born four daughters and one son, all of whom are now living and married. The mother, however, was called from her family by death in 1908. On the 21st day of December, 1911, he was again united in marriage to Miss Rosalie Buzzaird of Spencer, Indiana.
Mr. Dickerson's father, O. B. Dickerson, was one of the earliest settlers of Owen county, coming from Shelbyville, Ky., in 1830, at which time he moved all his personal effects on horseback to Owen county. Mr. Dickerson has been an active party worker, serv- ing as county chairman from 1884 to 1890, and as delegate to many conventions. From 1883 to 1887 he was auditor of the county, and from 1893 to 1897 was postmaster of Spencer. For the past five years he has been employed as a commercial salesman. His early years were spent as a farmer, being a live stock shipper for twenty years, and the first breeder of pure-bred Poland China hogs in the county.
He is affiliated with the F. & A. M. and Knights of Pythias and is a member of the Christian church.
LINCOLN DIXON
Lincoln Dixon, during all his service in the congress, held the position of leader, not only in his ewn delegation, but re- spected and looked up to by all the members of that body, be- cause of his exceptional ability and excellent judgment and capacity for handling the larger questions which came before that legislative assembly for consideration.
He had many qualifications fitting him especially as a member of the congress and these made him stand out most conspicuously. He served for several years without interrup- tion from the fourth Indiana congressional district. Few men of this or any other state have rendered more efficient service for the people or in promulgating and promoting the interests and principles of the Democratic party.
Lincoln Dixon was born on the 9th day of February, 1860. He attended the public schools and afterward graduated from the high school. He continued his studies at the Indiana State University, where he graduated from the law department. He was admitted to practice at the Jennings county bar, and located his office at North Vernon, where he continued to practice.
He first entered public life when he was elected prosecut- ing attorney for Jennings county, in 1884, at the age of twenty-four, serving in that office by re-election until 1892. He retired at that time, but only con- tinued his private practice for two years, when he was first nominated in 1894 and elected congres- sional representative from the fourth congressional district of Indiana, returning always by increased majorities until March 4, 1919.
During his first six years in congress, Lincoln Dixon was chairman of the pension committee, be- ing then promoted to the important committee on ways and means.
While always a Democrat, and one of the strongest members of the party, he never had any of the characteristics of a narrow partisan. He always dealt with broad questions on a broad and patriotic basis, dealing with such matters entirely on their merits as public measures and in view of the benefits and interests of all the people.
Upon retiring from congress, Mr. Dixon resumed practice of his profession at North Vernon. He was married to Miss Kate Story, October 16, 1884.
During his years in college he was affiliated with the Sigma Chi fraternity.
While in the congress he always displayed a lively interest in the affairs of his own county and city, and was a leading spirit in promoting and developing important civic undertakings.
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GEORGE W. DONALDSON
Closely identified with business and education al affairs in Knox county is Mr. George W. Donald- son, of Vincennes.
He was born in Knox county on the 11th day of February, 1856, and attended the common and high schools of Vincennes. Following his graduation, he entered the state normal school at Terre Haute, and after completing his work at this institution entered the educational field, teaching in Bicknell, where he was principal for two years.
On the 8th day of October, 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah A. Gilmore, and to their home have come three daughters and a son: Myrtle, Bess and Madie, and George R.
In the year 1888 he assumed the duties of treasurer of Knox county, and in this capacity served four years. He has taken an active interest in civic affairs and has attended various state and county conventions of the party.
He organized the Second National Bank of Vincennes in the year of 1893 and was president of same for thirteen years but had to give up the bank ing business on account of ill health.
He has been a student of our financial system for years, and as far back as 1908 advocated a sys- tem of currency almost identical to the one adopted by the last Democratic congress.
CHARLES P. DONEY
Among the loyal Democratic workers of Wayne county, Charles P. Doney holds a prominent position, having been active in the service of the party since he was a lad of twelve years.
Mr. Doney is a true son of Wayne county, born in Cambridge City and educated in her schools, graduating from the high school. The son and grandson of loyal Democrats, he was early taught the principles promulgated by Jefferson and has consistently labored for the furtherance of the cause. Soon after he attained his majority he served as precinct committeeman at various times, and in the campaigns of 1912 and 1914 was county chairman of the Democratic organization.
He is engaged in the insurance business, selling both life and fire policies, and was actively identified with business affairs of Cambridge City until September, 1914, at which time his political efforts were rewarded by an appointment to the Income Tax Department in the office of the Col- lector of Internal Revenue at Indianapolis. He was later placed in complete charge of that department until his resignation in December, 1917, when he opened offices in Indianapolis, acting as consultant on federal tax matters, specializing on federal tax laws, being the originator of this special kind of service to federal taxpayers within a radius of several hundred miles, his business extending throughout Indiana and adjoining states.
CHARLES B. DONOVAN, JR.
The present postmaster of East Chicago has, since attaining his majority, been an active party worker and has contributed valued service to the local organization during the various campaigns through which he has passed.
Mr. Charles B. Donovan, Jr., was born in Chicago on the 26th day of April, 1880. He attended the public schools of this city until he reached the age of ten years, at which time he accompanied his parents to East Chicago and entered the schools of that place. After finishing school he accepted a position in the office of The Grasselli Chemical Co., and held same until taking up the trade of iron molder. He held the position of assistant foreman for the Green Engineering Co. until the summer of 1913, at which time he received the appointment to the postmastership of East Chicago, assuming the duties of the office on the 1st day of July.
On the 25th day of November, 1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Farrington, and their home, then established in East Chicago, has extended hospitality to a circle of devoted friends.
As a worker in the ranks of the Democratic party he has been zealous and loyal and was for a number of years secretary of the local organization, resigning only to accept his present position.
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WILLIAM V. DOOGS
Among the progressive agriculturists of Perry county, the name of Wil- liam V. Doogs holds high rank.
He is essentially a product of this locality, born near the site of the present home and educated largely in its schools. Following his graduation from the district schools, however, a course of study in the higher branches was taken at St. Meinrad College, in Spencer county. His father, whose death occurred in 1882, emigrated to this country from Germany in the early fifties, and it was from him that he learned the love of the soil and its cultivation.
In the fall of 1906 he was elected to the position of county clerk, and served in this capacity for a four-year term. At the expiration of this period, he was re-elected and served for a further term, bringing to his work characteristic enthusiasm and unflagging zeal.
Since attaining his majority Mr. Doogs has been a stanch adherent of the tenets of Democracy, and has labored during the various campaigns for the furtherance of the cause. During the campaign of 1914 he served as secretary of the county Demo- cratic committee.
He is essentially a self-made man, laboring since boyhood for the success which is his. He is now the holder of extensive farming interests and is also a stockholder, director and assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Cannelton.
Fraternally, he is allied with the Knights of Columbus, being an active member of Cannelton Coun- cil No. 1172.
HUGH DOUGHERTY
Hugh Dougherty was born in Darke county, Ohio, July 28, 1844, the son of William and Margaret (Studebaker) Dougherty and the grandson of Hugh Dougherty, a native of Ireland who immigrated to Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1818, subsequently removing to Darke county, Ohio. His mother was a relative of the famous Studebaker family of Indiana.
Hugh Dougherty received his education in the public schools while living on his father's farm, and became a teacher in the public schools at the age of seventeen. After teaching for one term he enlisted in the Union army and fought during the Civil war with the 94th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating in some of the most important battles. He was made a prisoner of war at Stone River in 1862.
He began his business career in Indiana at Bluffton, in 1865, being employed by his uncle in the grain business. Later he entered the exchange bank of John Studebaker, his uncle, and was a partner in the bank until 1888, when he became president of the institution. In 1904 he resigned the presidency of that hank to take the same office with the Marion Trust Company of Indianapolis, which position he held until the merger of this bank with the Fletcher Trust Company, a much larg- er institution, of which he became vice-president.
He was one of the leading financiers of the Middle West, and was identified with the Independ- ent Telephone Corporations of Indiana, organizing one of the first independents. When the inde- pendent telephone companies organized their national association, Mr. Dougherty served on their most important committees, looking after their contests with the Bell companies. Mr. Dougherty subsequently was made national president of the independent telephone companies. It was through Mr. Dougherty's efforts that the independent companies in many parts of the country were permit- ted to secure long distance service over the Bell lines into territories which the independents did not reach.
Mr. Dougherty was always a strong and influential member of the Democratic party. He served as state senator from 1871 to 1873, and from that time on until the second election of Woodrow Wilson he was prominently identified with the Democratic state central committee, serving a number of years as their treasurer.
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He was a delegate to several national conventions. He also served as a member of many im- portant boards in the management of state institutions. He was married at Milwaukee, Wis., Oc- tober 25, 1877, to Emma Gilliland, of Indianapolis, and they had one daughter, Elizabeth, who mar- ried Charles W. Jewett, mayor of Indianapolis.
CHARLES P. DRUMMOND
Hon. Charles P. Drummond is one of the best known men in northern Indiana, and Democrats all over the state recognize him as one of the stanchest members of the party. He was born in Charleston, Clark county, Indiana, and educated in the literary department of Michigan University. There also he began the study of law, which he completed in the office of M. A. O. Packard, being admitted to practice in 1885. He quickly attracted public notice and was elected prosecuting attor- ney for Marshall and Fulton counties in 1886. In 1888 he was re-elected and served two full terms. In 1894 he was appointed mayor of Plymouth, to fill out an unexpired term, and filled that office for two years. In 1896 he was elected state senator for Marshall and Fulton counties, and served four years. In 1900 he accepted the nomination for attorney-general, but suffered the fate of the whole Democratic ticket in that year. In 1902 Mr. Drummond settled in South Bend, where he has since been actively engaged in the practice of law. In 1914 he was put forward as Democratic candidate for judge of the supreme court, and had a strong following from all parts of the state, but the desire to give a complimentary vote to favorite sons defeated him at the Indianapolis con- vention.
He has always been active in the support of the party and his worth, ability, and character are highly appreciated all over the state.
Mr. Drummond married Stella H. Packard and they have a daughter, Hortense, and a son, Donald P., who is associated with his father in the law firm of Drummond & Drummond.
FRANK R. DULIN
Frank R. Dulin is not only one of the most prominent of the young attorneys of northeastern Indiana, but is a scion of one of the oldest American families. His ancestors were residents of Ken- tucky, and his grandfather was the first of the family to settle in Indiana. His father was a farmer and Frank R. Dulin was born near Lebanon, this State, November 6, 1880. After leaving high school he entered the Indiana Law School and was graduated in 1902. In that year also he was admitted to practice. In 1903 he settled in Fort Wayne, where he has since been actively engaged in the practice of his profession.
Mr. Dulin's ability and personality carried him quickly to the front, and in 1907 he was appointed attorney for the juvenile court by Judge O'Rourke, at that time judge of that court. Mr. Dulin discharged the duties of his position ably for five years, until 1912, when he resigned to accept the position of deputy prosecuting attorney tendered to him by Mr. Hilgeman. In this responsible office he has proved himself an able lawyer and a splendid public official. Mr. Dulin has always been a stanch Democrat, as were his father and grandfather before him. The Dulins have been Democrats ever since the party came into existence. He takes warm interest in his party's success and is active in all campaigns. He was a delegate to the state convention of 1912.
On August 28, 1912, he was married to Della Hughbanks, and they have one son.
He is an active member of the Jefferson Club; is a 32d Degree Mason, Scottish Rite; a member of the Sol D. Bayless Lodge No. 359, F. & A. M .; the Fort Wayne Consistory, and Mizpah Shrine, A. A. O. N. M. S.
JOHN S. DUNCAN
A veteran in the service of the Democratic party, a substantial citizen of Howard county and an honored member of the commonwealth is the subject of this review, John S. Duncan.
Mr. Duncan was born in Rush county, Indiana, on the 10th day of October, 1842, and in that locality he received his education. On the 30th day of August, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth D. North, and she has been his faithful companion throughout life's journey. Since taking up his residence in Kokomo, Mr. Duncan's activities and interests have centered in that
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city. He has served as township trustee of Taylor township, and to the duties of that office brought a conscientious zeal and active intelligence. Since his youth he has worked faithfully and loyally for the furtherance of the cause of true Democracy, and has been sent as delegate to the state con- vention of the party.
ZACHARIAH T. DUNGAN
Zachariah T. Dungan, prominent attorney of Huntington, formerly mayor of that city and closely identified with the business life of the com- munity, was born in Huntington county, December 7, 1859. He attended the country schools of his district, and at the age of sixteen years began teaching. For eleven years he continued in this work, teaching in winter and engaging in newspaper work in the summer. A course of study was also taken at the Danville Normal School, from which he graduated in the year 1878. On the 8th day of December, 1880, the day following his twenty- first birthday, he was admitted to the bar of Huntington county and entered into the practice of the law.
On the 11th day of May, 1881, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Lina C. Close, and their permanent home was established in Huntington, and here they have since drawn about them an ever-widening circle of friends.
In the general assembly of the state of Indiana in 1883 he was one of the assistant clerks of the senate and in 1891 received the united minority vote of all Democratic voters for chief clerk of the senate.
In the year 1892 he was elected mayor of Huntington and in this capacity served two years and six months. Later the law was changed and a four-year term was authorized. In 1898 he was again elected to this position and served for the full term of four years, at the expiration of which he entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company as assistant general claim agent, and this position he still holds. He has always taken an active part in business, municipal and civic affairs, and is at pres- ent second vice-president and director of the Huntington Commercial Club and first vice-president and director of the Huntington Young Men's Association. He is also secretary and member of the city board of education and is at present a member of the National Tax Association.
Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, Red Men, Modern Woodmen of America; served as delegate to the court of honor, and for three years was one of their supreme directors.
He has but two children: Harry O., assistant cashier of the Citizens State Bank, Huntington, and Carl M., assistant claim agent of the Wabash railroad, Moberly, Mo.
W. R. DUNHAM
He to whose life history we now direct attention is a member of one of the pio- neer families of Tipton county, his grandfather having entered government land along with the earliest settlers of the county.
W. R. Dunham, the present grand high priest of the grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana, and a member of the Democratic state central committee from the ninth congressional district of Indiana, was born near Kempton, Indiana, February 1, 1856. His parents were Samuel G. and Matilda (Reese) Dunham. W. R. Dunham received his early education in the common schools of his township and later graduated from Valparaiso University, at Valpa- raiso, Ind. He then took up the profession of teaching and followed it very success- fully for many years, making an enviable record for himself as an excellent instructor. His seven years as superintendent of the Kempton schools show that he was a success as a teacher. During the summer months he worked on a farm and clerked in a dry goods store. In 1912 the Democrats of Hamilton and Tipton counties selected him as the party's candidate for state representative, and at the Novem- ber election he was elected by an overwhelming plurality. His record in the legislature was such as to commend him to the best citizens of his district.
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