History of the Indiana democracy, 1816-1916, Part 151

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

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WILLIS A. SATTERLEE

The loyalty, energy and executive ability of Willis A. Satterlee have been prominent factors in the success of the Democratic party in Vermilion county during the past few years.

Mr. Satterlee is a native of the state of Illinois, born on the ninth day of February, 1878; but

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at the age of two years he accompanied his parents to Vermilion county, Indiana, and here his schooling was received. Following his graduation from the common schools of his district, he en- tered Clinton high school, graduating therefrom. Later a year was spent in Indianapolis at the Voris Business College, where a broad knowledge of business practice and commercial law were acquired. On the 20th day of December, 1909, he was admitted to the bar of Vermilion county and entered into the active practice of law. A thriving real estate business has also been carried on in this connection.

During the campaign of 1908 he served as Democratic chairman of Clinton township, and in 1909 was chairman of the Clinton city organization. In 1910 and 1911 he served as county chair- man, and in 1914 was vice-chairman of the county. In the fall of 1910 he was elected to the posi- tion of prosecuting attorney for the 47th Judicial District and in this capacity served for a period of two years, being the first Democratic incumbent of this office; and his majority of 135 votes was received in an overwhelming Republican district.

On the 16th day of June, 1904, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Jessie M. Foltz, and she has since dispensed the hospitality of their home with rare grace and charm.

HENRY FRED SCHAAL

The present postmaster of Michigan City, Henry Fred Schaal, though a native of Germany, has for many years been an honored resident of this locality.

Mr. Schaal was born in Saxony, Germany, on the second day of June, 1851. There he was reared and received his schooling, attending the graded schools, and later continuing his studies at the Ann Real Schule, a college of Dresden. At the age of twenty-two, however, he came to Amer- ica and settled in the city of South Bend. In May, 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Au- gusta Raatz and their home was established in that city. In the year 1886, however, they moved to Michigan City, and this has since been their home. Here their interests are centered and their friendships have been made.

In the fall of 1896 Mr. Schaal was elected to represent Laporte county in the legislature of the state, and in the assemblies of 1897 and 1899 he was an active member, representing his community and his constituency with great credit. Having received the appointment to the position of postmas- ter of Michigan City, Mr. Schaal continues to render efficient service in that position

CLARENCE E. SCHAEFFER

The present postmaster of the town of Howe, Lagrange county, has for many years been known as a successful and progressive farmer of this locality.

Clarence E. Schaeffer is a native of this state, his birth having occurred on the 7th day of October, 1883. He attended the public schools of his district, graduating from the high school at Lima. Then followed a commercial course at Valparaiso College; but his preference for the life of the agriculturist drew him to the farm, and here he has achieved his greatest success. On the first day of September, 1913, he assumed the duties of postmaster of Howe. He has, throughout his life, been an active worker for the interests of the Democratic party, serving upon election boards and contributing liberally of his time and means for the furtherance of the cause.

Mrs. Schaeffer, to whom he was married August 12, 1912, was Miss Fannie Kingsbury.

FRANK M. SCHNEIDER

The gentleman whose name appears above is a well-known citizen of Cedar Grove and a life- long resident of Franklin county. Frank M. Schneider was born on the 9th day of April, 1876, in the southern part of Highland township, his father being George M. Schneider, a well-known Dem- ocratic worker of that section. He attended the district school of the community, and was reared in the Catholic faith, to which he still adheres. Mr. Schneider is a man of genial manner and wide acquaintance, and among his colleagues bears the name of "Laughable Schneider," due to his na- tive wit and ready appreciation of humor in others. Since he attained his majority he has voted the Democratic ticket and has been an active worker in the party organization of his section, and has attended various conventions of the party as delegate, including many state conventions at Indi- anapolis.

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ISAAC C. SCHOONOVER

Judge Isaac C. Schoonover of Fountain county has for so many years been the incumbent of various positions of prominence and responsibility that his reputation is more than state-wide, and he is favorably known in the legal profession both as judge and jurist.

Judge Schoonover was born in Warren county on the 22nd day of October, 1849, and in boy- hood he attended the county district schools, later continuing his studies at the academy at Wil- liamsport. In the year 1871 he entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and the follow- ing year was admitted to the bar and began the active practice of his profession.

On the 18th day of March, 1869, his marriage to Miss Margaret J. Yaeger was solemnized, and their home has since been the meeting place of a host of friends.

In the year 1877 he was elected mayor of Attica for a term of two years, and at the expiration of his term of office was re-elected three consecutive times, serving in this capacity in all eight years. Later he was elected city attorney, serving for a period of six years; and in the year 1906 was elected judge of the 61st Judicial Circuit, discharging the duties of this position for a term of six years, and, being re-elected, has continued in this office until the present time. At the time of the elec- tion of 1906, he was one of three Democrats elected in a Republican county, and in 1912 was the re- cipient of 125 more votes than any other Democrat on the county ticket.

In the discharge of the duties of judge he has taken .a particular interest in the affairs of the juvenile court, and has established the custom of paroling first offenders.

Judge Schoonover is a member of the state and national har associations and of the Covington Merchants' Association; is affiliated with the Attica Blue Lodge F. and A. M. and the Order of Knights of Pythias, Lodge No. 95, Covington Chapter.

He has for many years occupied a position of influence in the party counsels, serving as delegate to numerous state conventions.

LOUIS S. C. SCHROEDER

Louis S. C. Schroeder, one of the most prominent citizens of Ft: Wayne, has spent many years in the service of the public. He is a product of Allen county, having been born within its borders on the 10th day of September, 1857; and received his education in the public and parochial schools of his district.

In the year 1879 his marriage to Miss Loretta Bradway was solemnized, and their home in Ft. Wayne has known the presence of a host of friends among the influential people of the place.

During the period from 1884 to 1888 Mr. Schroeder was revenue col- lector in the stamp department, receiving his appointment under the admin- istration of Grover Cleveland; and in 1911 he took upon himself the duties of president of the city council, serving for a term of three years in this capacity. At present he is the superintendent of the Indiana free employ- ment office.

Throughout his career he has been a zealous worker for the cause of Democracy, serving one term upon the city central committee, and giving six years of his time as sec- retary of the county central committee.

Fraternally, he is a 32nd degree Mason, belonging to the Mystic Shrine; a member of the Knights of Pythias and the B. P. O. Elks; and, by no means least among the positions of honor which he has held, he is president of the musicians' unior. of Ft. Wayne.

ALBERT J. SCHUH

Closely identified with the business and municipal life of Kentland is Albert J. Schuh.

He is a native of this state, born on the 14th day of July, 1879. He attended the public schools of Newton county, graduating from the high school. Later he attended Purdue University.

On the 24th day of June, 1902, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Ida Larkin, and their home, then established in Kentland, has extended hospitality to many friends throughout the county.

In the year 1909 he assumed the duties of county treasurer, and in this capacity served for a term of four years, since which time he has conducted a garage under the firm name of Schuh & Son. He has been a valued worker in the ranks of the party, giving freely and loyally of his serv- ices. He has always been regarded as one of Newton county's most substantial citizens.

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EDWARD C. SCHUETZ

In the year 1914 President Woodrow Wilson appointed for the city of Brazil a new postmaster, a man who had been in the service of the public for more than a score of years, receiving thereby a training which has ren- dered him unusually efficient in the administration of his present important duties.

Edward C. Schuetz, the gentleman to whom we refer, is a native of the Blue Grass State, born on the 5th day of December, 1867, in Cadiz, Ky. Mr. Schuetz at the age of five years was left by the death of his father with a widowed mother and several brothers and sisters. He completed the course in the common schools of Kentucky at Cadiz, and later, when time and means would permit, continued his studies at night schools. At the age of 16 years he began learning the printers' trade in the office of the Kentucky Telephone, then published at Cadiz, at which office he continued until 1889, when he came to Evansville and accepted a position in the com- posing room of the Evansville Journal, where he was enabled to grasp the many phases of journalism which a true newspaperman must know.

In 1891 Mr. Schuetz established the Cannelton Telephone, a Democratic paper, which assisted materially in carrying Perry county for Cleveland in 1892. In 1893 occurred his marriage to Miss Hester C. Tevlin, at Cannelton; and four children, two boys and two girls, have come to bless their union and brighten their home.

In 1894 they established their home at Carbon in Clay county, where Mr. Schuetz launched the Carbon Chronicle, a Democratic newspaper, continuing the publication until 1907, when he sold the plant and moved to Brazil.

In 1903 Mr. Schuetz was appointed truant officer of the county by the trustees. At the expira- tion of the first year, however, he resigned this position to make the race for representative to the general assembly of the state. In 1905 he was appointed to the postmastership of Brazil.

Mr. Schuetz has taken an active interest in the business life of the community, and a few years ago, during the commercial boom of Brazil, was one of the directors of the Brazil Factory Club. For three years, also, Mr. Schuetz represented the Southern Surety Company of St. Louis, as spe- cial agent, with headquarters at Brazil. His duties for this company carried him into eleven differ- ent states.

For the past eighteen years Mr. Schuetz has been an active member of the order of Red Men and Knights of Pythias.

WILLIAM C. SCHWIER

William C. Schwier, the incumbent of numerous positions in the service of the public of Allen county, has been, since his youth, closely identified with the business and political life of Ft. Wayne.

He is a native of this county, born and reared within its confines; in fact, in the same ward in Ft. Wayne in which he now resides. He attended St. Paul's Parochial School and later pursued his studies at Prof. White- leather's Business College. At the early age of fifteen years he entered the grocery business, and for thirty years continued in this occupation upon the same lot on which he was born. In the year 1913, however, he retired from this work, and since then much of his time has been spent in the public service.

He was for many years a member of the city council, and in the year 1906 he assumed the duties of president of this body, continuing in this capacity until 1910. In the fall of 1912 he was elected commissioner of Allen county for a term of three years, and so efficient were his services that, at the expiration of this period, he was re-elected for a further term of service.

Mr. Schwier has resided in the first ward of the city all his life, and has represented this dis- trict in four state Democratic conventions. Among his neighbors in this locality and throughout the county he is known as a man of integrity and honor, standing for clean politics and clean methods of government administration; and it is upon this basis that he has been elected to the various posi- tions which he has so worthily filled.

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CURTIS GILES SCOFIELD

The city of Brazil has produced many citizens of sterling worth and has given to the Democratic party of the State many loyal and enthusiastic workers, but few of these hold a more enviable position throughout the com- munity than the gentleman whose name appears above. Mr. Scofield was born in Avena, Ill., on the 2d day of December, 1878. When he was six years of age, however, his parents came to Clay county, Indiana, establishing their home in Brazil, and here the son grew to manhood, receiving his edu- cation and graduating from the high school in the year 1896. Later he graduated with honors from the Indiana Law School of Indianapolis. He was married to Miss Anna Brattin.

In the year 1901, when he was twenty-three years of age, he was ap- pointed deputy prosecuting attorney for Clay and Putnam counties, and at the expiration of three years in this position he was elected prosecuting attorney for the two counties, serving until 1907. He served from 1908 to 1915 as county attorney of Clay county, being appointed by the board of commissioners. In November, 1918, he was elected circuit judge for a term of six years.

Fraternally, he is allied with the Masonic order, taking the Royal Arch degree, and is also a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the order of Elks.

Though still a young man, he has attained an influence and prestige in the community accorded to few, and hopes to spend the remainder of his life in the city of Brazil practicing the profession of law.

CLARENCE O. SEFTON

Clarence O. Sefton, a lawyer of broad experience and successful practice, has been identified with the Gary bar since 1907.

Born in Louisville, Ills., December 9, 1876, he had the advantage of being reared on a farm. His parents were James S. and Elizabeth Sefton. His education was acquired at Orchard City College, Austin College, and in 1905 he graduated from the law department of Valparaiso College. During seven years of this time he taught school and his earnings from this defrayed most of his expenses while preparing him- self for the law.

He practiced one year in Louisville, Ills., followed by a year in South Bend, and in 1907 came to Gary. In 1912 Mr. Sefton was Democratic candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney of Lake county, and, while he failed of election, he ran far ahead of the ticket, which was a great compliment to his personal standing.

ALBERT T. SERING

Albert T. Sering, the present postmaster of Liberty, has been for many years an active and effective worker in the ranks of the Democratic organization of Union county, and is well and favorably known in Union and adjoining counties as one of the minute men of his party and a sterling citizen of his community.

Mr. Sering was born in Union county on the 19th day of November, 1852. He received his education in the common and academic schools of his county, and is known as a capable business man and farmer. He had served his community as trus- tee of the Liberty corporation schools and in other positions of trust before he was appointed as postmaster.

On the 27th day of October, 1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Cordelia Barnes, and she has since presided over their home in Liberty.

Mr. Sering is a man of sterling character. He belongs to a family of good old Jeffersonian De- mocracy. An older brother, William D. Sering, was a gallant Union soldier, and lost his life in the service of his country.

Since attaining his majority Mr. Sering has been an active worker in the cause of Democracy, serving for a number of years as county chairman with great efficiency and good results to his

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party. He has also attended every state convention of his party for the past twenty-five years and several of the national conventions. In the year of 1914 he was appointed by President Wilson postmaster of Liberty, and the duties of this office have been discharged with conscientious zeal and results that are most satisfactory to the patrons of the office, and with an eye single to the efficiency of the postal service. He holds a high place in the esteem of his fellow citizens, irrespective of par- ty, because of his known integrity as a citizen and his courtesy as a neighbor and friend.

WILLIAM A. SERVICE

William A. Service has for many years held a position of influence in the business and political life of Hancock county.

Mr. Service is a native of this State, born on the 30th day of September, 1866. He was reared in the wholesome environment of the farm and attended the country schools of his district. In the year 1888 he entered the State Normal School at Terre Haute, and here for four years his studies were pursued. Following his graduation from this institution in the year 1892, he taught in the Greenfield High School for a term of three years, having previously spent some time as instructor in the country schools. Later, also, a course of study was taken at the State University.

In the year 1906 he was elected clerk of the Hancock circuit court, and for four years he administered the affairs of this office with much credit.

On September 14, 1898, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Ella M. Corr, and two children have come to brighten their home-William Corr, now fourteen years of age, and Mary Helen, four years his junior.

Mr. Service was actively engaged in the mercantile business in the city of Greenfield for seven- teen years, dealing in shoes and furnishings, and is also the holder of large farm interests. On the 6th of April, 1914, he received from President Wilson his appointment to the postmastership, which he now holds, and in this capacity he has served with zeal and intelligence.

He has taken an active part in Democratic affairs and served as county chairman in the cam- paigns of 1912 and 1914. He is affiliated with the orders of Knights of Pythias, Red Men, and Ac- cepted Masons, and is a communicant of the Christian church.

JUDGE JOSEPH HOOKER SHEA

Jackson county has produced many citizens who have at- tained positions of prominence in various lines of endeavor, but perhaps none has gone forth from her boundaries of whom she is more justly proud than Judge Joseph Hooker Shea, for as citizen, legislator, jurist or judge he has never failed to uphold the dignity of the position held by him and to add luster to the fair name of the community from which he sprung.

Judge Shea is a native of Indiana, having been born in Scott county. He attended the public schools of his district and graduated from the high school of Lexington with the class of 1883. A course was then taken at the Indiana Uni- versity, from which he graduated in the year 1889, receiving the degree of A. B. In January of this year he was admitted to the bar at Scottsburg, and here he began the active prac- tice of his profession, bringing to his work that abounding energy and clear insight into complicated questions which are requisite for success in the legal profession.

In the year 1891 he was elected prosecuting attorney of the Sixth judicial circuit, and this position he held for the ensuing four years, administering the affairs of the office with characteristic diligence. In the fall of 1896 he was elected state senator from Scott, Clark and Jennings counties and in the deliberations of the assembly of

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1897 he was an active participant. He was re-elected to the next assembly also, and held a position of still greater influence in this body.

In the year 1906 he assumed the duties of judge of the fortieth judicial circuit, and the ensuing six years were spent in administering the affairs of this position; and so ably did he discharge the duties of the office that he steadily rose in the esteem of his constituents. Therefore, it was a mat- ter of congratulation, but not of surprise, when he received the nomination to the still higher position of judge of the appellate court and assumed these greater responsibilities in the year 1912. Here he remained, dispensing justice with conscientious impartiality and keen intelligence, and exercising daily those qualities which prove him a man of sterling worth and integrity, until his appointment by President Wilson as ambassador to Chile.

Judge Shea has at all times taken a deep interest in the various movements which have arisen for the betterment of his home city, Seymour, and the community at large, and is closely identified with the commercial and civic organizations of the place. He is also interested in farming and an advocate of good roads, farmers' institutes and the many movements and methods advanced for the improvement of the agricultural community and profession. He is also a stockholder in one of the leading banks of Seymour.

Not the least of the honors which has come to Judge Shea is the position of trustee of Indiana University, his alma mater, a position which he has held continuously since the year 1893. Par- ticularly near to him are the needs and progress of this institution, and the character of its student body.

Needless to add. Judge Shea enjoys a wide acquaintance throughout the state and holds a high position in the legal profession of Indiana; and in the counsels of the Democratic party, to which he has stanchly adhered since his boyhood, he holds a position of influence.

EMORY B. SELLERS

The name of Emory B. Sellers is widely known throughout the legal profession of the state, be- ing that of an authority, the incumbent of various positions of responsibility and trust in the service of the commonwealth and the author of several laws now on the Indiana statute books.

Mr. Sellers was born in Perry county, Ohio. He came to White county, Indiana, in 1865, where he has since resided. He was a prominent member of the senate of the state assembly of 1885 and again in 1887, and succeeded David Turpie as United States attorney upon the latter's election to the United States senate. He was also appointed by Governor Marshall a member of the national conference on uniform laws. Mr. Sellers is a member of the American and state bar associations.

ANDREW J. SHELBY

Andrew J. Shelby, one of the loyal workers in the Democratic party of Boone county, is a native of Hancock county, Indiana, his birth having oc- curred on the 17th day of September, 1866, near the city of Greenfield. Here, in the schools of the district, he received the basis of his education, later attending the normal school at Danville. At the age of twenty-four years he came to Boone county and established his home. His wife, who was formerly Miss Pearl Ball of Rush county, was called from his side on the 6th day of May, 1909, by the grim reaper, Death.

Mr. Shelby, though a conscientious citizen and loyal party worker, has never aspired to hold political office. He has, however, taken an interest in fraternal affairs, and is affiliated with the Order of Elks, Odd Fellows and Red Men, among whom he is widely known and highly respected. Mr.' Shelby is a gentleman of broad intelligence, interested in the various move- ments for the physical and moral uplift and development of the community, and always a firm adherent to the principles of true Democracy.

Mr. Shelby is one of the leading and best known lawyers in Central Indiana, is counsel for all of the corporations doing business or having business in the courts of his county, and has for many years enjoyed a very lucrative practice.

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JOHN B. SHELBY

Always an enterprising citizen and a leader in the business life of the city of Lebanon, John B. Shelby has demonstrated what can be accomplished by ceaseless energy well directed. This gentleman was born in Greenfield, Ind., on the 1st day of April, 1873, and has been a resident of this State since birth, receiving his educa- tion in the common and high schools of his district.

In the year 1900 he served as district attorney for Boone county, and has always, since attaining the age of maturity, been an enthusiastic worker for the cause of De- mocracy. For the past twelve years he has been engaged in the hardware business, gradually enlarging his line to include general merchandise, automobiles and other vehicles. In the fall of 1913 he was nominated and elected for the mayoralty of the city of Lebanon. His tenure of office covered a period of four years, beginning January 5, 1914.

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History of the Indiana democracy, 1816-1916, Part 151

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