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CHARLES A. KINTZEL, Sheriff
Sheriff Kintsel is & native of the county and was born in Prairie town- ship In 1871. He is the son of Ohria-
fall was duly elected to the office. In 1891 be married Miss Minnie B. 811- vlua, and one daughter, Emma C.,
tian and Mollie { Angiin) Kintzel. His education was obtained in the public achoola. Ile was reared on a farm, and nearly all of bia life bas been de- voted to agriculture. Active in the Republican party, and serving in con- ventlona aa delegate, he was named in 1910 as candidate for aberiff, and that
years old and has been bere ever since. Born and reared to farming, be understands how to manage the 243 acres of the infirmary, and how to get the most out of them He also learned the miller's trade and was in the Mentone mill many years
Mr. and Mra Rockhill were married in 1892, and two children. Morrison A and Willia T., bless the union.
The infirmary business has never been better managed than under Mr Rockhill. The books are kept by en expert, and everything ie in splendid order. The twenty-seven Inmates are carefully looked after.
THE SMITH MILLING AND GRAIN COMPANY
Of Warsaw maintaina the superiority of its products. For years it haa supplied the people of Kosciusko and adjoining counties with that popular brand of flour known as "None-Such" because there la none auch on the market Scientifically milled from the best wheat grown, its bread-produc- Ing qualities have reached the bigheet mark. "None-Such" Flour la a house- hold word, and a housewife who haa never used it haa missed the chief delight of keeping house "None- Such" Flour In the house means health, happiness, peace and comfort
aged 12, biessee the union. Mr. Kint- zel makes an ideal official. Vigilant, courteous and quick to respond to every call of the citizen, be ia win- Ding friends on all sides. He has two efficient deputies, and la administer- ing the affairs of his office effectively and economically.
PATRICK J. SCOLLARD. Councilman of tha Third Ward.
la a native of the county, born and brought up in Warsaw and educated in the city schoola. la & son of Thomas and Mary Scollard. Was Ju the lumber business 13 yeara Elected a member of the council as a Demo- crat from the Third ward in 1909 Ia
a progressive official, an advocate of every civic improvement. Married Miss Mary A Halstead in 1905. la an Eagle fraternally, and popular in all circles.
WILLIAM CALVIN CRONON. Councilman of the First Ward.
Ta a native of Indiana, born in Vernon, Jennings county, Aug 19, 1865. Married Mhra Mary Elva Par- kina at Santa Ana. Cal. Aug 26 1891. To this union ten children have been born, seven of whom are living.
Learned the printer'a trade in the office of the North Vernon Plain Deal- er Has been employed with news- papera in Springfield, Ill., lo ladian- apolia. Chicago, Kansas City, St. Paul, Los Angeles, Tacoma, Lincoln, Neb Has been with the Daily Times and Northern Jodianian since 1902. Re- aldea in the First ward, Warsaw, le an ardent Republican, and in 1909 was chosen councilman from ha ward for four years. Is prominent la fra- ternal ordera, being a Royel Arch Ma. BOD and Knights Templar, and has passed through all the chairs in the F. & A M and served as delegate to the grand lodge. le secretary of the F & A M and R. A M, lodges. Passed all the chair in 1. O. O F. and member of committees of grand lodge for several sessione. Member of the Eastern Star, and ie a Modern Wood- man, having served as chief forester a number of years la an active and valuable member of the council, and is chairman of the streets and alleya and printing committees, and mem- ber of nearly all others. Ia a progres- sive and lined up with those who be- lieve in the material advancement of Warsaw
CHARLES A KELLY. Coroner.
la a native of the county. Born in Warsaw, and has lived here all of his life Educated in the Warsaw Schools, and engaged in undertaking. In 1907 married Miss Minale Bussing One daughter. eged 2. blesses this union Mr Kelly is an active Repub- lican Was elected coroner of the county in 1908. and re-elected in 1910. Is a member of the Winona College faculty, being teacher of Piano Tun- ing Is an Odd Fellow, Chief of Recorde of the Tribe of Redmen, and a member of the Hook and Ladder company. Is very popular in the county, and & hard worker in hie profession.
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ALTON J. WILTROUT.
Trustee of Wayne Township.
The subject of this sketch was born on a farm in Wayne township, Kos- ciusko county, indians, March 20, 1x65, and is a son of Daniel sad Lu- cinda Wiltrout His education was obtained in the public schools and hla principal business in ille hes been that of a farmer. in which avoca- tion he has made a success Pro- gressive and interested in educational matters. he was in 1908 elected trus- tee of Wayne township. in which po-
sition he has demonstrated his tact and ability for the work to the great satisfaction of the taxpayers
Politically Mr Wiltrout ia s Repub- lican, and fraternally he is a K. of P and a Modern Woodman of Amer- ica. November 3, 1887, he married Misa Etta Brubaker. and two children, a son and daughter, bless the union In 1910 he moved to Warsaw, but 18 still engaged in farming.
He is a member of the M E. church and takes a live interest in the re- ligious, social and civic life of the community
HON. FRANCIS E. BOWSER Judge of Circuit Court, Kosciusko County
The subject of this sketch is s na- tive of Kosciusko county. Indiana, and was born on a farm in Clay township. February 1, 1861. He is the son of William H and Catherine Bowser. His education was obtained in the dis-
election to the judgesbip. His legal qualities won him the nomination for the position of c'rcuit judge in 1908, and in the fall of that year ba was elected to this cffice As a judicial officer he shows both dignity and Im- partiality. and bis decisions reflect a
trict and Warsaw schoo's. supple- mented with courses in the State Uni- versity, Bloomington He took up the study of law, and was admitted to the Bar io 1885. He soon thereafter formed a partnership with Capt A G Wood in Warsaw, and began the practice of bis profession. in which he became both successful and popular This partnership continued until bis
wide knowledge of the law.
Judge Bowser married Mise Regina Bltner June 20, 1894, daughter of Daniel S. and Nancy E. Bitner. Two sons. Francis Kinsey and George Moon, bless the union.
Judge Bowser takes a keen Inter- est in the welfare of the county, and is ever willing to lend his substance and influence to its advancement.
W. D. ANGLIN. Trustes Prairia Township
A successful farmer, residing in the northwest section of Prairie Township Kosciusko County, Indiana, at Angleton. Born in the county in 1846 Son of isaac and Catherine (Biggs) Anglin. Educated in the dis- trict schools and Valparaiso Univer- sity Engaged in mercantile business and was eleven years postmaster at Angleton. Politically a Democrat Elected trustee of Prairie township in 1908. and has made a careful. con-
ecientious official. Married Miss Ellen 8 Rusher August 3, 1872, and alx children bless the union. la a charter member of the Millwood Christian Church and has for over forty years been one of Ita most enthusiastic sup- portets Has a fine farm of 100 acres and Is accounted among the substan- tial men of the county.
G. H. BURGH.
Is the popular dealer in fresh and cured meats at Etna Green. He has been in business ten years, has an up- to-date market, and pays the highest price for butter, eggs, veal and hides.
J. W. Brown, County Commissioner, and his residence in Harrison Township, 4 miles west of Warsaw, Ind.
County Commissioner J W Brown is a splendid type of the successful
farmer and man of affairs He waa born in Fulton County, Ohio, In 1860,
and is the son of Seymour L. and Elenor E Brown. Came to Harrison Township, Kosciusko County, with bia parents in 1869, and has lived here ever since on the same farm wbere his parents located Has made & success of agriculture and has one of the show places of the county. with modern buildings, handsome hrick house. acetylene lighted and with city appointments Mr. Brown served as township trustee from 1905 to 1909. and In educationsi matters has taken special interest Elected county com. missioner in 1910 Is an ardent Re- publican, has served as township chairman and as delegate to county conventions. Married Miss Jennie Rider in 1881 1s a prominent K of P and Odd Fellow, and a member of the M E Church A high-minded gentleman whose courtesy and grasp of affairs make him s man to Inspire and hold confidence
Business and Professional Men
CHARLES SHROYER, PH. G.
The subject of this sketch is a na- tive of Kosciusko county and WAS born in Warsaw, January 21. 1877. Educated in the public schools, and in a graduate in pharmacy of Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. In 1898 he hegan the business of a druggist in Mr Lantz's pharmacy in Warsaw,
afterward taking a position with the 1. D. Webb pharmacy. In 1906 he pur- chased the drug store on Buffalo street of Mrs I. D. Webb, and mince then han conducted an up-to-date pharmacy In the city.
November 21, 1896, be married Mies Aimeda Brumbaugh, of this county. Mr. Sbroyer is rated among the en- terprising and progressive business men of Warsaw, taking a keen inter- est in her material advancement, and ever willing to lend substantial sid to every civic improvement He en- joya a large trade and the esteem of all who know him
THE CENTRAL LUMBER COMPANY Wholesale Dealers and Manufacturers of Band.Sawed Hard Lumber.
This is one of the principal indus- trial enterprises of the county, lo- cated in Mentone. The present pro- prietors are J. F. Young and H. G. Young. They assumed the ownership of the plant in December, 1910. Both have had many years' experience in Michigan, and are therefore well equipped to carry on the present en- terprise. The plant is a large one, covering four acres, and having the latest. most modern machinery. The work continues throughout the entire year and twenty-five men find per- manent and profitable employment. The annual output reschea 250 cars and stock is shipped to all parts of the United States. Mentone is fortu- nate in having this industrial plant. as it adds much to the financial and commercial standing of the town The Mesers Young stand high in the com- munity and are public spirited, pro- gressive men of business
W. L. HINES, M. D. County Health Commissioner.
Doctor Hines was born in DeKalb County. Indiana. in 1866 Son of Henry and Sarah Hines. Graduated in 1894 from the Fort Wayne Medical College Degree of Doctor of Med- Icine, and took Post-Graduate course at the New York Polyclinic in 1901-2; and at the Chicago Polyz clinic in 1909 Came to Warsaw in 1896. is a member of the County,
CLARK W. MUMAW.
19 a native of the county, born in Warsaw August 18, 1877, and is a son of Martin W. and Myra Mumsw. Ed-
State, and American Medical Soci- etles Was appointed County Health Commissioner in January. 1910 Ja a Redman and Woodman, has a large practice, and 18 active in the civic life of our city.
As County Health Officer be bes demonstrated his ability as well as fidelity in looking after the duties of this most important office.
ucated in the Warasw schools With his brother was engaged in the bak- ery business, and later was em- ployed at the Hotel Hays. Purchased the news and confectionery stand in the Forler Hotel, and two years ago moved to his present location in the Interurban station, Center street, where he now has a fine trade, ban- dling hooks, stationery, magazines, daily papers cigars, tobacco and con- fectionery. Mr Mumaw has made a success of life by his own efforts.
He is & Republican in politics and secretary of the County Central Com- mittee Fraternaliy he is a K. of P., having been through all the chairs, and is now Master of Finances of the local lodge He is also sn Elk and Secretary of the local order He ia s hard-working, progressive and popu- lar citizen of Warsaw.
BERTRAM SHANE.
A prominent and successful mem- ber of the Kosciusko County Bar. Born in Warsaw, Ind., October 3, 1872. Son of Henry and Henrietta S. Shane In 1890 graduated from War- saw public schoole with honors, earn- ing two college scholarships. Entered the department of iaw. University of
Michigan, at Ann Arbor, and gradu- ated in 1894 Member of the Michi- gan bar and admitted to the Supreme and Federal courts of Indiana, Began the practice of law at once with Hay. mood & Royse, and on the return of Judge Royse from Congresa, in 1898, formed a partnership with him which still continues. Mr. Shane wan city attorney from 1896 to 1904, having charge of the legal end of the most important improvements in the city'a history, refunding old bonded Indebt- edness and laying the foundation fog improved financial conditions His practice bas been generat and very successful. In the attorney for the school city of Warsaw, represents several banks and other corporationa With Judge Royse owns and manages a large farm Married Mias Hilde Baum, of Ligonier, in June, 1903. One daughter, Eleanor, biesses the union. Mr. Shane is an Elk, an Odd Fellow, a member of the Tribe of Ben Hur. He is public spirited and keenly alive to the city's welfare.
8. J. SWANSON, Postmaster and Merchant of Atwood.
S J. Swanson is the genial post- master of Atwood. He was appointed in November, 1910. A native of the county, a staunch Republican and auh- stantial merchant. Reared on the farm and followed that calling till 1908, when be embarked in his pres- ent business. is the largest buyer of country produce in that section. Built hin fine new cement block store two years ago. la prominent in fra- ternal orders, being a K of P. and & Red Man Is very popular in all cir- cles
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CHARLES . CLIFFORD DU BOIS, A. B., A. M., M. D.
Native of Union County, Indiana. Graduate of the State University of Missouri, 1902, Medical Department of the University of Cincinnati, 1906.
Served nne year ss interne at Christ's Hospital, Cincinnati Located in War- eaw since July 1. 1907. City Health Officer of Warsaw and Member of the Board of Examining Surgeons; As- sistant Surgeon Winona Interurban R R Holds membership in the Kos- ciusko County aod Indiana State Med- ical Societies, and in the American Medical Association. Freternally an Eagle and an Elk, and member of the College Fraternity of Beta Theta PI Married to Miss Betty Reed in 1910.
T. J. CLUTTER, M. D.
A prominent and successful physi- cisa of the county residing in At- wood Born in Allen county in 1877 Educated in the Tri-State Normal and the University of Michigan, en- tered Rush Medical College (Univer- sity of Chicago) and graduated lo 1904 with degree of Doctor of Medicine.
Began practice in Atwood in 1905. 1s a member of the county. state and American Medical Societies, ezsmin- er for insurance companies An Odd Fellow, K P and Red Man Married Miss Bessie Bigbee In 1905. One son. William Clayton. blesses the union Doctor Clutter stands high as physi- cian and citizen, enjoying to a marked degree the esteem of all who know him
T. WAYNE ANGLIN.
is a native of the county; born on a farm in Prairie township. son of Samuel D. and Axa Anglio; educated In the district schools. North Man- chester College. Northern Jodiana Unl- versity, graduating from the law de- partment in 1897. degree of LL. B Taught school four years. and in 1899 hegso the practice of bis profession In Warsaw, in the fall of 1906 elected prosecuting attorney, the only Demo-
crat ever honored with that place In the county. Se:ved one year as county attorney. Six years ago foi med the law arm of Btookey & Angiin Married Mics Pearl V. Leb- man in 1903 and two daughters, Edith and Fay. bless the union Mr. Anglin la a prominent Mason, an active Dem- ocrat. and one of the party's able ore- tors. Enjoys a large practice, and la Interested in the civic life of the city.
L. J. BIBLER. Funeral Director and Desler in Pianos.
The subject of this sketch is a na- tive of the county He is a licensed embalmer, being a graduate of the Myers' College of Embalming of In- dianapolis. Ind Mr. Bibler alao deals
io pianos. organs and sewing ma- chines His undertaking establish- ment is at the corner of Lake and Main streets, Warsaw. Indiana, where he bas a competent lady assistant.
E. F. VAN OGDOL, D. D. .
A well-known and successful prac- thiomer of dental surgery in Warsaw Native of Switzerland County, where he was born in 1879. Educated in the public schools, Moorea Hill Col-
lege, and the Indians Dental College, graduating therefrom In 1899 with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Regan practice In Aurora, remaining seven years, then moved to Rushville, where he practiced five years. In October. 1310, be located In Warsaw, where he has modern, up-to-date dental parlors on Center street, over Stout o shoe store. Doctor Van Osdol was married to Miss Pearl Wheeler in 1901, and one son, Dean, aged 7, blesses the union
The doctor is prominent in frater- nal orders. being an Odd Fellow, Elk and Redman. He enjoys a large practice, and his office appointments are thoroughly up to date, and he is equipped to practice every branch of hle profession.
JOHN F. BOWMAN.
The present populer postmaster at Mentone Born in Starke county, O. Came to Indiana lo 1853, and to Kos-
ciusko county In 1874 Farmed till 1879, then located in Brewer and practiced law Came to Mentone In 1896. mod was appointed postmaster In 1907. Served 4 years on the towa board A Republican. Odd Fellow sod Mason Married Miss Alice Miller In 1874 A son and daughter bless the union Mr. Bowman received his edu- cation la Bourbon College He still practice's law lo the county
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34 YEARS
L. F. COLEMAN Insurance Agency WARSAW, IND.
1911
Daniel A. Bowman
Lewie F. Coleman, the senior mem. ber of this agency, has been a resi- dent of Kosciusko county for thirty. seven years, and established the agency in 1877. His associates in the
ageocy are William A Coleman, his only son, Daniel A. Bowman and Ernest A. Matthews, bis sons-in-law. All are experienced and competent insurance men and are so recognized in the profession.
Ernest A, Matthews
This agency devotes its entire time to the insurance business and is. therefore, in a position to render the very best of service, and you secure the correct policy forms, lowest ad- equate rates, strongest fire insurance companies, prompt adjustments and payment of all losses. For thirty. four years this agency has written Insurance that Insures, an in evidenced by all losses having been paid prompt- ly aod satisfactorily. Insurance from the Coleman agency means getting the best in every way, and that your interests are their interests If your insurance requires a special form to give you the proper protection, they can prepare it for you. If insurance problems arise, they can solve them for you.
Lawis F. Coleman
William A. Coleman
This is the oldest exclusively insur- once agency in the county, and bas pald over $150,000 in losses in Kos- ciusko county. It writes fire, light- Ding, windstorm, tornado and cyclone insurance on property situsted in the city, town or country; inoures the Adelity of personn holding positions of public or private trust, and is- sues surety bonds of every descrip- tion: it insures banks. mercantile stocks, safes and contents against loss or damage by burgisry and hold- up; and your residence against loss by burglary, theft or larceny. It writes plate glass, steam boiler, ele- vator, automobile, life and liability insurance. In fact, you can secure legitimate insurance of every kind at this agency.
J. H. SCOLLARD.
Proprietor of the Brunswick Billiard Parior.
The subject of this sketch, known everywhere as "Jack" Scollard, is a native of Kosciusko county, son of Thomas and Mary Scollard, and wae born in Warsaw in 1876 Received his education in the public schools
and early in Ilfe learned the business of a steamshoveler engineer, which he followed until about four yeara ago when he established The Bruna- wick Billtard and Pool Parlors, 210 South Buffsio street, Warsaw. This is the largest and mout elaborately equipped place of its kind in the
county and enjoys & farge and ever- growing patronage. The genial pro- prietor is known the city and county over for his qualities of goodfellow- ship. He ia a member of the Inter- national Steamshovelera' Union, an Eagle, and & member of the G. B Lesh Fire Company. In the manage- ment of The Brunswick, Mr. Scollard is assisted by his brothers, Patrick and Thomas Scollard.
L. RIPPLE & SON.
Warsaw's up-to-date dealers in machinery and all kinds of imple- mente They are at the old stand, Buffalo and Main streets, and can save you money when you want wagons, buggles, cream separators or any kind of farm machinery and sup- plies They handle roofing, deal in hard and soft coal and coke. They are agents for the most popular and standard makes of plowe, grain drills, engines, threshers and cultivators. See them and inspect their stock Quality the highest, and prices the most reasonable.
The Messrs. Ripple & Son bave been established more than ten yesra and in that time have become thor- oughiy familiar with the needs of the farmer, and to their rapidly growing business are able to bring the benefit of ripe experience and correct judg- ment.
THOMAS SCOLLARD, JR. Mechanician and inventor.
The subject of this sketch is a pro- duct of Kosciusko county, and was born, reared and educated in War- saw He is the son of Thomas and Mary Scollard, old residenta of the county.
Having a natural taste for mechan-
Ics, Mr Scollard learned the trade of machinist and also that of an iron molder, and very early directed bis inventive taleota in the direction of an improved automatic steam engine, which he has succeeded in bringing to s perfect, practical condition, and bas secured two patents for the same
on entire new principles as to econ- omy and radical improvement over all other steam engines now in une. One of bis other noted inventions, also patented and now in use here in Warsaw and being manufactured, is an improved hot-water boiler for house heating. In its radiating power and economical operation it la super- for to any device of its kind now on the market and has demonstrated wherever used that its results excel the most popular house beating plants KDOWD Mr. Scollard Invites cor- respondence or interviews with cap- italiats or othera with a view to further developing and manufacturing his economical inventions He has lived in Warsaw all of his life and ie known for his high qualities of citi- zenship. He is a member of the Or- der of Eagles, and, with his brother, Councilman P. J. Scollard, manages the pool and billiard parlors on South Buffalo street.
LATIMER & GRIFFIS.
One of Mentone's well knowo and successful business bouses They deal in all kinds of hardware. Imple- ments, stoves and ranges In con- nection is a modern plumbing and hot water heating department which is in the bands of experts The firm will cheerfully furnish estimates for all kinds of work in this line.
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LYDIA NOTRE COPPER.
Doctor Lydia Notre Copper, a prac- ticing Osteopathic physician, residing In Warsaw, is a native of JUinols. Was educated In the public schools, and at the American School of Os- teopathy, Kirksville, Missouri, where she graduated in 1903 with the degree
of Doctor of Osteopathy. At the same time she became a life member of the Axis Club.
In the summer of 1903 she took a Post-Graduate course In St. Louis, and also engaged In the practice of Os- teopathy. In 1904 she came to War- saw, where she has ever since been In the enjoyment of a large practice. Doctor Copper is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Indiana Osteopathic Society, and holds the position of treasurer of the latter organization. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Warsaw. The doctor resides st 114 North Hickory street, Warsaw, and mein- tains offices, with a corps of aasiat- ants, at Room 12, Elks' Arcade. Her practice is growing continually, and her patients come from all parts of the county.
A. C. PAULUS.
Is a native of Paulding County. Ohio; educated in the public schools Came to Kosciusko county in 1901. In 1909 he established his present busi- Dess at Sidney as furniture dealer and funeral director. He is a licensed embalmer, and a graduate of the Car-
lisie Bernes School of Embalming, of Chicago
In 1909 he was united in marriage to Miss Galdle Hartsock, of Kosci- usko county He is prominent in fra- ternal orders, being a Mason, Odd Fellow and Woodman of America.
Mr Paulus atands high in the com. munity, snd is among the most pro- gressive and interprising citizens of the county
JOHN WESLEY NUSBAUM. Attorney and Title Expert.
A member of the Kosciusko county bar, residing in Warsaw, and well known as an expert realty lawyer and authority on titles. Born near Crestline, In Crawford County, Oblo, May 12, 1854, in a log house on his grandfather's farm. Came with his parenta in 1860 to Elkhart County, In- diana, and located near Middlebury. Obtained his education in the country schools and Gowhen Dormal Taught school three years and read law under the tutorship of Hon. Henry D. Wil- son. Served two years as deputy re- corder of Goshen and was, after ex- amination, admitted to the bar in 1873, Served two years as secretary to Hon. B. F. Shively, then in con- gress, and served seven years as deputy county clerk of EHchart county. On his return from Wash- ington, as clerk Lo Mr. Shively, he resumed the practice of law in Goshen with Hon. Henry D. Wilson as part- ner. Was made manager for C. G. Conn in hie congresalonel campaign. Practiced law in Ellchart five years, then moved to Shipshewana, Lagrange county, and became the owner and publisher of a weekly paper, wblch
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