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BAILEY HAWKINS
The present representative to the legislature from Hamilton and Tipton counties is eminently fitted for the duties involved in this position of responsibility, having been in the service of the public for many years prior to the election of 1914.
Mr. Bailey Hawkins is a native of this state, his birth having occurred on the 22nd day of April, 1869, in Sullivan county. He attended the public schools of Sulli- van county, later taking a course of study at the Indiana State Normal School of Terre Haute. In the year 1897 he assumed the duties of deputy auditor of Putnam county, and this position was retained until the beginning of 1905. On the 25th day of September, 1906, his marriage to Miss Alice W. Wilkinson was solemnized, and the following year they established their residence in Hamilton county, where Mr. Hawkins engaged in the pursuit of agriculture. In 1912 he was elected representative from Hamilton county. Besides his occupation as farmer he is also cashier of the Citizens' State Bank of Carmel.
GAINES HOMER HAZEN
Gaines Homer Hazen was born in Newburg, Indiana, on October 26, 1847. He was the eldest son of Albert and Eliza A. Hazen. He received a common school education. Gradu- ated in the Wells & Kliner Commercial College of Evansville, Indiana, in 1866. Began reading law with Galen Spencer in Newburg in 1868. Entered the law office of Warren & Matti- son of Evansville in 1869, and remained with them one year. Was admitted to the bar in Evansville in the spring of 1869. Entered the law school of the State University at Blooming- ton, Indiana, in October, 1870, and graduated with the degree of bachelor of laws in the class of 1871. Located in Bloom- ington and practiced law for two years.
Was united in marriage with Miss Emma J. Beatly, of Bloomington, on June 24, 1873. They then removed to New- burg, where he practiced law until November, 1880, when they removed to Boonville and he formed a law partnership with Hon. S. B. Hatfield on November 15, 1880. Mr. Hatfield withdrew from the firm on March 31, 1885. Mr. Hazen con- tinued in the practice of law until July 10, 1893, when he pur- chased the Boonville Enquirer, withdrew from the law and devoted his whole time to its publication. Starting in life poor, he and his wife met many obstacles, but by push and energy they have succeeded fairly well.
He has held the following positions of trust: Treasurer of Newburg for one year; deputy prose-
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cuting attorney twelve years, under the following prosecutors: E. R. Hatfield, two years; G. L. Rhein- hardt, four years; S. B. Hatfield, four years, and William Land, two years. He was probate com- missioner one term under G. L. Rheinhardt. Served seven years as county attorney for Warrick county and one year as attorney for the town of Boonville. He was the nominee of his party for prosecuting attorney of the Second Judicial District in 1888, on the Democratic ticket, but went down in defeat with his party.
He joined the Odd Fellows and the Encampment in Bloomington in 1871, passed through the chairs and represented both branches in the Grand Lodge.
Joined the Knights of Pythias in Newburg in 1874, passed through the chairs and represented his lodge in the Grand Lodge. Served one year as member of committee of subordinate lodge returns and one year on committee on the state of the order. Served one term each in the offices of grand inner guard, grand master at arms and grand prelate.
Joined Boonville Court No. 59, Tribe of Ben-Hur, on February 14, 1896, and was made past chief on the institution of the lodge. He was elected representative from the State of Indiana to the Su- preme Lodge in January, 1900.
He was appointed a member of the executive committee of the Supreme Tribe on August 16, 1901, and has been re-elected by the Supreme Lodge three times since.
He joined Boonville District Court No. 519, Court of Honor, on November 3, 1897, and passed through the chairs of that lodge.
He joined Evansville Lodge No. 116, B. P. O. Elks, on March 9, 1904, and at this time is a member in good standing in all of the above orders.
His marriage to Miss Emma J. Beatly was blessed with one child, a daughter, Nellie A., born October 25, 1874. She received a common school education, graduated in the Boonville High School and later attended college at St. Mary's, Terre Haute, Ind.
She was united in marriage with Mr. Eugene H. Gough on May 10, 1900. This union was blessed with three sons-Harold Hazen, born April 10, 1901; Eugene LeRoy, born January 9, 1904, and Gaines. Homer, born May 31, 1912.
HORACE H. HELLER
Among the leaders in the Democratic organization of Parke county is Horace H. Heller, of Rockville.
Mr. Heller is a native of the state of Illinois, born in the city of Quincy on the 2nd day of June, 1871. He attended the schools of this city and later, accompanying his parents to Springfield, completed his schooling, graduat- ing from the high school with the class of 1885.
After leaving school, he went west and was interested in the cattle business in the state of Kansas; but when his father passed from this life, in 1888, Mr. Heller returned to his home in Illinois and learned the trade of a miller, and in this work has continued with marked success until the present time. In this capacity he became connected with the firm of Rohm Bros. of Parke county in the year 1902, and in this locality his interests have since centered. He is now a member of this firm which holds interests in various parts of Parke county, doing an extensive milling and grain business.
On the 2nd day of June, 1905, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Grace M. Hatfield, and she has since been the presiding genius of their home in Rockville and dispensed its hospitality.
Since attaining his majority he has been an active worker for the furtherance of the cause of Democracy and holds a high position in the councils of the party. During the campaign of 1914 he was vice-chairman of the county committee, and has been a member of the executive committee for the past twenty years.
Fraternally, he is allied with the Free and Accepted Masons, Royal Arch Masons and the I. O. O. F. Encampment.
FRANKLIN J. HELLER
Franklin J. Heller, a Buckeye by birth, came to Indiana with his parents, Hamilton and Lovina Heller, when a small boy, and grew to manhood in Jay county. After graduating from the Penn- ville schools he taught for five years. He graduated from the University of Valparaiso in the
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scientific course in 1889 and from the law department in 1891. He immediately began his chosen profession at Columbia City and has been successful as a lawyer.
In 1898 he was elected joint senator for the counties of Huntington and Whitley, then a Re- publican stronghold, by a majority of 143. He served as county attorney for many years and also as a member of the school board for his city.
He is widely known as a fraternalist, especially as a Knight of Pythias, and was their Grand Chancellor for Indiana in 1917-18.
He was always a stanch Democrat and at all times faithful to William J. Bryan. He was a faithful and regular attendant at his party's conventions, county, state and national, giving coun- sel and assistance in promulgating the principles of Democracy.
He was born February 14, 1865, and was married June 3, 1891, to Miss Florence Pence of Columbia City, and she has been the presiding genius of the home then established. Three daugli- ters have blessed their home, Kate, Grace and Lois. Kate graduated from the University of Chicago in 1918 and has been a successful teacher of English in the high schools of Fort Wayne and Pueblo, Colorado. Grace is married and is living in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Lois is at home and in the high school.
JOHN HERBERT HELLER
The present managing editor of the Decatur Daily Democrat, John Herbert Heller, is widely known throughout the State as a stanch Democrat and active party worker, but also as a newspaper man of unusual intelligence and ability, who has made his paper a real power in the community. He was born on the 4th day of May, 1873, and attended the schools of Decatur, graduating from the high school of that city in June, 1890, continuing his studies in the Indianapolis Law School, Indiana University, graduating therefrom in May, 1897. On the 29th day of November, 1899, his marriage to Miss Martha A. Peterson was solemnized, and in the same year he became connected with the paper which he now controls.
Since attaining his majority he has taken an active interest in the various movements of the Dem- ocratic party, in this respect following in the footsteps of his father, Judge D. D. Heller. In the year 1910 he was appointed assistant secretary of the Democratic state convention, and in 1912 and 1914 he served as secretary of these gatherings. In 1912, also, he served as alternate delegate to the na- tional convention at Baltimore. Despite his interest in the doings of the party, however, the only political position which he has ever held has been that of file clerk in the legislature of 1909. He is at present the Eighth District member of the managing committee of the Democratic Editorial Asso- ciation, and holds an influential position among the newspaper men of the State.
PHILIP BERNARD HEMMIG
Philip Bernard Hemmig was born on a farm one mile west of Rad- nor, Carroll county, Indiana, January 4, 1873. He lived there with his father, brother and grandmother until 1894, when he moved to Ockley, Ind. He completed the common school course and attended the C. N. C. College. He completed the scientific and law courses.
At eighteen Mr. Hemmig began teaching school. In 1903 he was elected county superintendent of schools and has twice since been re-elected.
As soon as he became of age he took an active interest in politics and under his management Madison township gave the largest majorities for the Democratic ticket.
He is a member of the Red Men, I. O. O. F., Knights of Pythias lodges, also of all the Masonic bodies. In 1900 he was married to Nora Joy, a native of Indiana. They have a family of six children: Eva, Floyd, Melvin, Dorthea, Dora and Arline.
He has been remarkably successful as scholar, school officer, musician and politician. In politics he has always been considered a true-blue Democrat.
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JOSEPH P. HEMPHILL
Having served the commonwealth for sixteen years in the capacity of county auditor, and having held other positions of responsibility within the gift of the people, Joseph P. Hemphill is too well known in southeastern Indiana to need an introduction.
Mr. Hemphill was born near the scene of his present home on the 2nd day of September, 1853, and his schooling was received in the schools of Rising Sun. Later, however, a commercial course was taken in Cincinnati. Returning to his home in Rising Sun, he became identified with the business life of the place, reading law under the late Judge A. C. Downey, and soon thereafter became a prominent factor in political affairs. He was elected for four terms of four years each as auditor of Ohio county and three terms as city treasurer of Rising Sun. He has also served the Democratic party as county chairman, and was for years a member of the county central committee. In the fall of 1914 he was elected joint senator to represent the counties of Dearborn, Franklin and Ohio, and in the as- sembly of 1915 was a prominent member. His political activities are well recognized throughout south- eastern Indiana. Aside from his political connections, he has been prominent in business, for 25 years the leading druggist of his city and at all times identified with the uplift of Rising Sun and the promotion of her business interests and the well-doing of her people.
EB. HENDERSON
One of the most interesting members of the Indiana Democracy is Eb. Henderson, a pioneer of Morgan county, born June 2, 1833, on a farm north- east of Martinsville, and, after four score years of residence in the county, still living in the old homestead. His wife, formerly Ann E. Hunt, to whom he was married in October, 1856, is still his faithful companion, now seven- ty-seven years of age.
Following his graduation from the country schools of the county he attended Indiana University three years, taking a scientific course. In 1854, a year before leaving college, he drove from Bloomington to Martins- ville to cast his first Democratic vote, making the trip in one day. In 1860 he was elected county treasurer for a two-year term, the only Democrat elected in the county. In 1868 he was elected joint senator from Johnson and Morgan counties, and in the following assembly was one of two Demo- crats detailed to stay and register a protest against the enfranchisement of the negro, all other Democratic members resigning. He was returned also to the legislature of 1871, and in 1874 was elected auditor of state over seven other candidates for nomination, including Hon. John B. Stoll, and in this capacity served two terms. During Cleveland's first administration he held the post of assistant commissioner of internal revenue; and in 1910 was elected county assessor, being nominated fifty years to a day after his first nomination to the position of county treasurer. He is perhaps better remembered by the present living Democracy of Indiana as chairman of the state central committee in the Cleveland and Blaine campaign of 1884.
JOSEPH E. HENSLEY
Joseph E. Hensley, treasurer of Monroe county, has won and maintained his posi- tion by virtue of his sterling qualities and energetic methods of work.
Mr. Hensley was born in Monroe county, Indiana, February 24, 1869. After his graduation from the common schools of Bloomington he took a course at the Central Normal College at Danville.
On the 22nd day of April, 1894, Mr. Hensley was united in marriage to Miss Rhoda J. Jacobs, and to her he attributes a great share of his business success. Be- fore he attained his majority he entered the educational field, engaging in teaching and farming, and is now the owner of two fine farms and a handsome home; also the father of two charming daughters, of whom he is naturally proud.
In the year 1910 Mr. Hensley was nominated for county commissioner, but he was defeated by 37 votes in a Republican stronghold. Two years later he was unanimously nominated for county
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treasurer and was elected by a majority of 666. In 1914 he was again nominated without opposi- tion and was elected for a second term.
Mr. Hensley has been an active worker in the party ranks, serving eight years as township committeeman and otherwise rendering valued service. Fraternally, he is allied with the order of Red Men.
WILLIAM B. HENRY
A representative citizen and successful farmer of Pulaski county is Wil- liam B. Henry; and as a public official and leader in the ranks of Democracy, his record is most creditable.
Mr. Henry was born in Boone county, Ind., on a farm, on the ninth day of January, 1865. He attended the common schools of his district, and later pursued his studies at Central Normal College of Danville. A course was also taken at the State Normal School of Terre Haute. Following his gradu- ation he entered the educational field, and later engaged in the mercantile business in Lebanon. Here he remained for eleven years, at the expiration of which he came to Pulaski county for residence, where he soon became identi- fied with the business and political life of the community. In 1908 he was elected to the position of county recorder, and in 1912 was re-elected.
Mrs. Henry, to whom he was married at Paris, Illinois, in the year 1884, was formerly Miss Emma A. Harper; and she has proved a worthy helpmate throughout his career.
CHARLES R. HERTENSTEIN
The incumbent of the position of superintendent of schools of Ripley county, Charles R. Hertenstein, is eminently fitted by education, by experience and by his natural qualifications for the position which he occupies.
He is a native of Indiana, born on the 15th day of March, 1879. He attended the common schools of Ripley county, and at an early age entered the educational field, teaching in the schools of the county. In the year 1899 he entered the State Normal School at Terre Haute for a course of study in the higher branches and in pedagogy, and following his graduation, in 1909. he was the superintendent of the commissioned high school at Amo, Indiana, two years and then returned to Ripley county for further work in his chosen field.
In the year 1911 he was chosen for the responsibilities of county superintendent, and in this ca- pacity he has since served, placing the schools in his care upon a high plane.
Mrs. Hertenstein, to whom he was married in the year 1909, was formerly Miss Grace Evans, of Terre Haute.
Mr. Hertenstein and family now reside in Versailles, Ind.
JOEL WILLIS HIATT
The subject of this sketch was born in Hamilton county, Indiana, June 10, 1850. He is the son of Harmon and Mary (Harris) Hiatt. He is of un- broken anti-Revolution, Quaker lineage. At eight years of age he moved to Crawfordsville, Indiana, where he was educated in the public schools and at Wabash college. He was graduated from that institution in 1873, with the degree of A. B. Subsequently he was a student at Harvard Divinity School. In 1873 he moved to Mount Vernon, Indiana, where he was prin- cipal of the high school and later was superintendent of the schools at New Harmony.
In 1885 he was appointed document clerk of the U. S. House of Repre- sentatives, through the influence of Hon. John J. Kleiner. He held this position until 1895, with the exception of the two years of the 50th con- gress, which was Republican, and went out of office in December, 1895, with his party. In 1889, fifteen years after graduation, he was given the degree of A. M. by Wabash College on account of the reputation which he had gained for knowledge of public documents.
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He has been secretary and chairman of the Democratic central committee of Posey county and, since 13 years of age, has been an unswerving Democrat. He is interested in farming, and has con- cerned himself with the public parks of New Harmony and its public library. For the latter, which embraces about 20,000 volumes, he succeeded in securing an up-to-date organization and management.
DAVID A. HIGGINS
The gentleman whose name appears above is a native and lifelong resident of Hendricks county, and has, since attaining his majority, been prominently identified with the business and political affairs of the community.
David A. Higgins was born in Marion township, Hendricks county, on the 30th of June, 1850. He attended the public schools of the county and later continued his studies at Hopkins Academy, Ladoga.
On December 1, 1881, Mr. Higgins was united in marriage to Miss Angeline Hunt and estah- lished his home in Danville.
Mr. Higgins served his party as county chairman for ten consecutive years, beginning this work in the year 1904. Appointed deputy oil inspector for the state of Indiana, this position he now holds. Mr. Higgins is a lifelong Democrat and has attended many conventions as delegate since casting his first vote in 1872. He is a member of the Indiana Democratic Club, the Masonic order and the Christian church of Danville.
WRIGHT J. HINKLE
Wright J. Hinkle, one of the most zealous workers in the ranks of Indiana Democracy, was born on a farm in Jasper county, on the 15th day of October, 1863. When he was but two years of age his parents moved to White county and in the schools of that locality his education was received.
On December 23, 1884, Mr. Hinkle was united in marriage to Miss Emma E. Horner, and to this union have been born three daughters.
Mr. Hinkle is a successful farmer and stock raiser and the proprietor of a furniture and undertaking establishment in Monon, his home town. He is descended from a long line of Demo- cratic ancestors, and he himself is a most zealous worker for the cause, though refusing to accept office. For twenty years, however, he has served the party as committeeman. He is affiliated with the orders of Knights of Pythias and Red Men and has a wide acquaintance throughout the state.
JOHN HIPSKIND
John Hipskind, a prominent citizen of Wabash, and native of Bavaria, Germany, was born on the 17th day of November, 1850. In 1854 he accompanied his parents to America, the family lo- cating in Wabash. There he attended school, and early became a building contractor, erecting most of the prominent buildings in that city between 1874 and 1907. Since the latter date he has been engaged in the heating and plumbing business.
In 1888 Mr. Hipskind was elected a member of the city council for a two-year term, and again, in 1909, he was elected to membership in that body for a term of four years. He was also a mem- ber of the Democratic county central committee for twenty years, beginning in 1884.
Fraternally, Mr. Hipskind is allied with the Catholic Knights of America, the Knights of Co- lumbus and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He has been treasurer of the Home Telephone Company since its organization, treasurer of a building and loan association for sixteen years and of the county central committee for eight years.
On May 28, 1873, Mr. Hipskind was united in marriage to Miss Barbara S. Fleck.
JOSEPH M. HIRSCH
One of the most successful business men in Perry county, Joseph M. Hirsch is a native of Germany and a self-made man. He was born on the 6th day of August, 1875, and attended the schools of Amberg, Nuremberg, Munich and Heidelberg, Germany. At the age of twenty years,
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however, he came to America, arriving here without funds, but managed to continue his studies at St. Meinrad, Indiana.
On the 22nd day of November, 1900, Mr. Hirsch was united in marriage to Miss Katie B. Snyder and established his home in Cannelton, where he has since remained and where his business interests have centered.
Mr. Hirsch is an extensive holder of real estate in Cannelton and a stockholder in the Cannel- ton National Bank, of which he is assistant cashier. He is also one of the incorporators of the Cannelton Sewer Pipe Company, one of the largest concerns of the kind in the state.
Politically, Mr. Hirsch is a stanch Democrat, having allied himself with this party soon after his arrival in this country, and he has contributed valuable service to the local organizations. In the fall of 1914 he was nominated for joint senator from Perry, Crawford and DuBois counties and served in the assembly of 1915 with much credit to himself and his constituency.
Mr. Hirsch is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, its state treasurer, and the only fourth degree member of that organization in Perry county. He is also affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose.
PETER L. HIRSCH
The gentleman whose name appears at the head of this article is a native of Ohio, his birth having occurred on the 10th day of December, 1876; but in his childhood he was brought to the city of Cedar Grove, Indiana, where he has since remained. He attended the schools of Cincinnati for a time and later continued his studies in Cedar Grove. During the years from 1900 to 1904 he was engaged in the grocery business in Cincinnati, but at the expiration of this period resumed his residence in Cedar Grove and became the proprietor of a saloon. He was united in' marriage to Miss Katherine Werstefeld. Both are communicants of the Catholic church.
Mr. Hirsch is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and of the Catholic Order of For- esters and enjoys a wide acquaintance throughout the county of Franklin. Since attaining his majority he has uniformly voted the Democratic ticket and is known as a loyal party worker.
SAMUEL V. HITE
Samuel V. Hite, surveyor of Huntington county, was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, on the 16th day of August, 1866. He attended the public schools of his district and later continued his studies at the Fairfield Union Academy and the National Normal University. Then followed a term in the Northwestern Business University, which he left to assume the duties connected with his mother's farm in Huntington county. Two years later, on the 3rd day of January, he was married to Miss Ella L. Broyles, of Fairfield county.
For twelve years Mr. Hite was engaged in managing various oil properties for large foreign corporations, retiring from this field to accept the position of county surveyor, to which he was nominated without his knowledge or consent and elected in 1912. In 1914 he was renominated by acclamation and again elected.
Mr. Hite is an active member of the Huntington Commercial Club and has passed through all of the chairs in the local lodge of the order of Knights of Pythias.
JOSEPH O. HOFFMAN
The juvenile court in its methods and results differs from all other courts, seeking primarily to accomplish constructive work in bringing together the warring elements of home life which work to the detriment of children. In this work peculiar characteristics are demanded of the attaches of the court; and in the present prosecutor we find a man eminently fitted for the position.
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