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Lewis B. Waggoner received his education in the common schools at Rob Roy, his father having moved to Veedersburg after the Civil war. After completing his education he was variously employed, doing much carpenter work, and also engaging as a miller, at which vocation he was employed for eleven years. He has always been a busy man and in whatever way engaged he has always done his best, so that his record is replete with duty faithfully performed. So favorably were his fellow citizens impressed with his capa- bilities that he was retained for five years in the office of assessor of Shawnee township, was trustee of the same township four years, giving entire satis- faction to his fellow citizens, and in 1908 he was, by the suffrage of the voters of the county, promoted to the responsible position of county com- missioner, in which capacity he is now serving. Of splendid business ability, sound judgment and absolute integrity, he has so administered the affairs of the county that he has won the commendation of all who are familiar with his record. His strong social qualities have gained for him many friends and he is highly esteemed throughout the county.
On December 31, 1887, Mr. Waggoner was married to Sarah Marquess, the daughter of Isaac and Mary Marquess, of this county, and to them have
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been born the following children : Madge, Ethel ( the wife of Henry Murphy. of Danville. Illinois), and Ruth and Oleander, twins.
Politically, Mr. Waggoner gives his support to the De nocratic party and has taken an active part in the local campaigns. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of America, in the work of which bodies he is deeply interested.
MILLARD FARDEN.
Few citizens of the northern part of Warren county are as widely and favorably known as Millard Farden, the successful grain dealer at Pine Village and one of the county's useful and highly esteemed men. His life has become a part of the history of the community in which he has made his home for many years, and his honorable business career has brought him before the public in such a way as to gain the esteem and confidence of his fellow men and give him an enviable reputatio; . Keen perception, tireless energy and honesty of purpose, combined with inature judgment and every- day common sense, have ever been among his most prominent characteristics, and while laboring for individual success and for the material interests of the community, he has also been largely instrumental in promoting the higher welfare of those with whom he has mingled.
Millard Farden was born on a farm near Pine Village Warren county, Indiana, on the 12th of October, 1877, and is a son of Joseph and Mary E. (Van Tress) Farden. The family has for many years been identified with this locality, the subject's paternal grandfather, Nelson Farden, having been a resident of Pine Village, where his death occurred. Joseph Farden was born December 25, 1843, in this county, where he now resides on his farm, three and a half miles from Pine Village. The subject's mother. who was born on May 23, 1843, in Ohio, is still living. These parents had five chil- dren, three of whom are living and filling honorable stations in life.
The immediate subject of this sketch attended the common schools in his youth, supplementing this by attendance one term at the Valparaiso Col- lege and later one and a half years at the State Normal School. He then began teaching school, in which he was engaged for six years, achieving an enviable reputation as a pedagogue. Ile left the school room to become cash- ier of the bank at Pine Village, but two years later resigned this position and returned to the home farm, where he remained three years. Ile then bought
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a half interest in the elevator at Pine Village, of which be now has Entire charge. Ile is a man of good business qualifications and is sagavous in all his operations, having met with splendid success all along the line. Geral in disposition, unassuming in manner, and strictly honest in all his dealings, he commands at once the good will and respect of all who have been associated with him in any way.
Politically, Mr. Farden is a Republican and he has served on the advisory board of his township for four years, giving efficient and appre- ciated service in that capacity. Fraternally, he is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons at Pine Village, and the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the same place.
WILLIAM M. TAYLOR.
Among the well known and highly respected stock men and general farmers of Warren county who have attained to a definite degree of success in their line of endeavor and who, at the same time, have greatly benefited the community in which they live is the gentleman to a review of whose career we now direct the reader's attention. An analyzation of the life work of Mr. Taylor shows that he has not permitted obstacles to stand in the way of his ambition, but has, practically unaided, forged his way to the front, refusing to be thwarted by any obstacles.
William M. Taylor was born on August 10, 1869, in the township in which he now resides, and is the son of William G. and Hannah (Murphy) Taylor. The subject's paternal grandfather was John Taylor, of Greencastle, Indiana, an expert wagon-maker by trade. The subject's father, William G. Taylor, was born at Greencastle on April 20, 1834, and he died on February 17, 1871. The subject's mother was born at Centerville, Wayne county, Indiana, in 1838, and her death occurred on August 8, 1911. These parents received good common school educations and were highly respected among those who knew them. They were the parents of seven children, of whom five are still living. The father had taught several terms of school, but later followed farming, owning forty acres of land. He was a soldier in the Civil war, being a member of Company C. Fortieth Indiana Regiment, taking part in some of the most important battles in which this regiment participated.
The subject of this sketch was reared under the parental roof and in his youth he attended the schools of the neighborhood. He was reared to the
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life of a farmer and he has never departed from that honorable calling. lli fine farm in Mound township. Warren county, is a model of neatness, it- general appearance indicating the owner to be a man of good taste and sound judgment. In addition to tilling the soil. Mr. Taylor also gives some atten- tion to the raising of live stock, which he has found to be a profitable source of income.
On February 14. 1892, Mr. Taylor married Rosa B. Clem, who was born on September 10, 1873. the daughter of Alfred and Ellen ( Watson) Clem. To Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were born two children, namely: Pearl mar- ried Walter Gouty, a concrete worker, and they are living in Illinois: Ross is at home. Mrs. Rosa B. Taylor died on September 2, 1895.
Politically, Mr. Taylor is a Progressive and is deeply interested in the success of that party, believing its platform to embrace the principles most beneficial to the common people of this country. It is a compliment worthily bestowed to say that the community is honored by his citizenship, for he has achieved success through his, own efforts and he is deserving of the proud Americ: title of self-made man.
ELIJAH J. EARL.
The gentleman to a brief review of whose life and characteristics the , reader's attention is herewith directed is among the favorably known and representative citizens of this section of Indiana, in which he has spent his entire life. He has by his indomitable enterprise and progressive methods contributed in a material way to the advancement of his locality and during the course of an honorable carcer has met with success as a general farmer and stock raiser, being a man of energ sound judgment and honesty of purpose.
Elijah J. Earl was born in Davis township, Fountain county, Indiana, on September 23, 1872, and is the son of Elijah and Salome (Crouse) Earl. The father, who was a native of Ohio, was brought, when a child four years old, to Tippecanoe county, Indiana, where the family took up farming operations. Elijah Earl, Sr., was educated in Tippecanoe county, and was there married and engaged in farming on his own account. Subsequently he moved to Warren county, Indiana, where he was engaged in farming for a year, at the end of which time he came to Davis township, Fountain county, January 27, 1858, and settled permanently, his death occurring here in 1895, at
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the age of sixty-eight years. To him and his wife were born Hurteen chil- dren, all of whom are living at this wetting. The mother and widen is still living at the home with the subject an I a daughter.
The subject of this sketch is indebted to the common schools of this county for his education, which he has supplemented by wide reading and close observation of men and things, so that he is considered a well informed man. Ile has spent his entire life at the parental home and he is now engaged in the operation of the farm. The place comprises two hundred and seventy acres of as fine prairie land as this section of the county affords. It has been well cared for, so tha the fertility of the soil has not been impaired, and the general appearance of the place is complimentary to those responsible for its up-keep. A general line of farming is carried on and some attention is given to the raising of live stock, which is a profitable source of income. The family residence is comfortable and attractive in appearance and here the spirit of hospitality is eve: in evidence.
Politically, Mr. Earl imitates his father in his support of the Republican party, in the success of which he is interested. It is worthy of note that his father was a justice of the peace, serving in that office for twenty-nine con- secutive years. Fraternally, Mr. Ea belongs to the Free and Accepted Masons, the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of America, hold- ing membership in the local bodies at Attica, and having passed all the chairs in the Pythian order. In the Masonic order he has served as worshipful master of the Blue lodge and as high priest of Attica Chapter No. 105, Royal Arch Masons. His religious connection is with the Presbyterian church. Mr. Earl has never married. He is a man of many commendable qualities and he is well liked by a large circle of warm friends.
ENOCH W. ROMINE.
Among those persons who have by virtue of their strong individual qualities earned their way to a high standing in the estimation of their fellow citizens, having by sheer force of character and persistency won their way to a place of influence and prominence in the community where they are active in agricultural affairs, Enoch W. Romine; well known public-spirited citizen of Mound township, Warren county, is entitled to specific mention in a work of this character, partly because of his praiseworthy efforts in promoting the
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welfare of his community, partly because he is the scion of a well-known oli pioneer family, and partly owing to the fact that his entire life has been spent on his native prairies.
The subject's parents were Isaac F. and Mary E. ( Watkin) Romine. the former of whom always followed farming and is now living in New Mexico. The subject's mother passed to the silent land on May 8, 1911. Isaac F. Romine was one of the sterling sons of the North who offered his services in defense of his country during the troublons days of the sixties. He served three years and five months, having enlisted in the Third Indiana Cavalry. He was much of the time in General Sheridan's army and took part in a number of the most important battles of the war. He was the youngest of three brothers, all of whom fought in the Union army and all escaping with their lives. The subject's mother was the owner of one hun- dred acres of good land in Mound township. To Isaac and Mary Romine were born the following children: Mary, the wife of Jacob Ritchey ; Leigh, deceased : Enoch W., the subject of this sketch; Guy married Freda Ifartzel, and they live in Nebraska; Cyrus married Zetta Miller and they live in Danville, Illinois; " sie is the wife of Mont Bodine, of Flora, Illinois; Earl, who is unmarried, nes in Covington; Frances is the wife of Lester Burk- hart, of Foster; Julia lives at Covington, Indiana ; three children died in in- fancy unnamed.
Enoch Watkin Romine was born on February 16, 1875, and his boy- hood years were spent under the parental roof. He secured a common school education and has devoted all his active years to agriculture and stock raising, in both of which lines his efforts have been rewarded with a gratifying degree of success. He is now living on the old home place and is devoting his entire attention to its cultivation. He is a good farmer, understands thoroughly the various phases of his work, and is generally considered a leader among his fellow agriculturists.
On October 1, 1902, Mr. Romine was married to Adda Bostic, who was born in Montgomery county, Indiana, on January 18, 1870. Mrs. Romine's father was a farmer and in early life was a weaver in a woolen mill at Yountsville, Indiana, later running a dairy. He was born in 1851 and is still living. Her mother, who was born in 1851 in Kentucky, died in 1903. To Mr. and Mrs. Romine has been born a son, George Arthur, his birthi occurring in 1904.
Politically, Mr. Romine is a Republican and takes a live interest in general public affairs. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of
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Pythias at Covington and the Modern Woodmen of America at Poster. Fi religious membership is with the Methodist Episcopal church, in the Eu ..... of which he is deeply interested, contributing to its support The is & genial and unassuming man and is well liked by all with whom he comes iff contact.
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C. V. CUNNINGHAM.
Reared to the sturdy discipline of the homestead farm, C. V. Cunninghanı, of Mound township. Warren county, In ana, during the mature years of his life has not wavered in his allegiance to the great basic art of agriculture. To the public schools he is indebted for the early educati mal privileges that were afforded him and he duly availed himself of the same, while he has »effectually broadened his knowledge through active association with men and affairs in practical business life.
C. V. Cunningham wa .; born in 1801 on the old homestead where he now lives and has therefore been identified with the same immediate tract of land all his life. He is the son of Cyrus and Mary T. ( Oliphant ) Cunningham. The paternal grandfather, Thomas Cunningham, lived in Vermilion county, Indiana, about two miles from the home of the subject. Cyrus Cunningham was born on December 15, 1829, in Vermilion county, Indiana, and died on July 4, 1903. He was raised in Vermilion county, but later moved to Warren county, where he afterwards made his home. He was the owner of about fifteen hundred acres of fine land, lying in Vermilion and Warren counties. On December 17, 1855, he married Mary T. Oliphant, who was born January 2, 1836, the daughter of Thomas and Rhodie Oliphant, the latter having been born near Circleville, Ohio. She is now living with her son, the subject of this sketch. Cyrus and Mary Cunningham became the parents of the following children: Horatio, deceased; Reuben, deceased; Walter, who is a farmer, married Lulu Rogers and they live in Vermilion county, Indiana ; the subject of this sketch is next in order of birth; Harriet is the wife of Charles F. Lowe, of Covington; Malinda, who was the wife of Augusta Clem, a farmer of Warren county, died November 11, 1912, leaving one daughter, Mrs. William Fox, and a granddaughter; James married Ivy Green and lives in this county.
The subject of this sketch followed farming all his life and is the owner of two hundred acres of fine land, of which about forty acres is devoted to pasture and good second growthi timber. The cultivable land is maintained
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in go Irondition and is very productive, no tiling or draining being needed. Mr. Cinmingham is a man of practical ideas and employs up-to-date methods in his farming operations. Most of The permanent improvements were placed there by the subject's father and all ore substantial and well built.
On December 26. 1906, Mr. Cunningham was married to Margaret H. Rogers, who was born in 1864, in Fountain county, she being the daughter of William and Catherine ( Hegley) Rogers. A brother of the subject- mother. Smith Oliphant, was a soldier in the Civil war, but shortly afte hi- enlistment he was taken sick and being ordered home, he was placed aboard the ill-fated "Sultana." which blew up on the Mississippi river, with a terrible loss of life. he being among those who were drowned.
Politically, Mr. Cunningham is a Republican, while his fraternal relations are with the Improved Order of Red Men at Covington. As a farmer, Mr. Cunningham is diligent, self-reliant and independent, and as a citizen he aims to discharge his duties as they appear to him, honestly and in a spirit of candor and fairness. Because of his splendid personal qualities he has earned the universal respect which is accorded him.
WORTEN HOWARD.
It was once remarked by a celebrated moralist and biographer that "there has scarcely passed a life of which a judicions and faithful narrative would not have been useful." Believing in the truth of this opinion, expressed by one of the greatest and best of men, the writer of this review takes pleas- ure in presenting a few facts in the career of a gentleman who, by industry. perseverance, temperance and integrity, has won for himself an honorable position among the well known and highly esteemed men of the township in which he resides.
Worten Howard was born on June 26, 1864, at the McCabe homestead. Five Points, Warren county, Indiana, and he is the son of William and Sarah Jane (Schoonover) Howard. William Howard, who was the son of Pleasant Howard, was a native of Butler county, Ohio, being brought to Warren county by his parents. They were among the very first settlers in their part of the county and bore an honorable part in the development of their com- munity, the members of the family having always been active in furthering all local movements for advancement. William Howard was the father of three children, namely: Lee, Everett and Worten.
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Worten Howard was reared under the parental roof and he is indebted to the common schools of the locality for his educational training : his sam- mer vacations were spent in the work of the home farm, where, in wie e com munion with nature, he learned those lessons of industry. patience and per- severance, which so largely contributed to his later success in life. He started out in life on his own account on a small scale, carefull. husbanding his earnings and at length was enabled to purchase eighty acres of land. to the cultivation of which he applied himself with energy. He was prospered and eventually was enabled to add twenty acres to his original holdings, being now the owner of a fine farm of one hundred acres in Washington township, to the cultivation of which he assiduously devotes his attention. He is thoroughly practical in his methods and neglects no detail of his work, the appearance of the place indicating him to be a man of industry and dis- criminating judgment. The subject's father is now deceased and the mother is making her home with the subject and his brothers.
Worten Howard is a member of the Knights of Pythias and takes a lively interest in the workings of the order. Religiously, the members of the family are identified with the Methodist Episcopal church, to which they give liberally of their means. Mr. Howard is a man of splendid personal qualities and because of his industry and genuine worth he has won the esteem of his neighbors.
DAVID S. CADE.
The life history of him whose name heads this sketch has been closely identified with the history of Fountain county. His life has been one of un- tiring activity and has been crowned with a degree of success attained only by those who devote themselves indefatigably to the work before them. He is of a high type of business man and is eminently deserving of specific men- tion in a work of the character of the one at hand.
David S. Cade was born on the old Cade homestead in Wabash town- ship, Fountain county, Indiana, on May 27, 1867, and is a son of Samuel and Eliza J. (Clark) Cade. Samuel Cade was born in Fountain county, Indiana, February 4, 1826, and was the son of William and Martha (Camp- bell) Cade, a prominent pioneer family, who came to Fountain county, In- diana, from Delaware as early as 1820, being among the pioneer settlers of this locality. Samuel Cade devoted his life to farming and stock raising, in which he met with splendid success, his death occurring on April 14, 1908.
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Ile was twice married, first, on Jan ary 5. 1850, to Mary F. Coffret, Who died on January 29, 1852. They had one son, William minas. Who died on November 13, 1895. On January 4, 1854. Mr. Cade married khiva J. Cl .... who was born August 29, 1835, in Clinton county, Indiana, the thoughter of David & and Mary ( Slipher) Clark, the father being a native of Frankfurt, Germany. To Samuel and Eliza Cade were boot the following children : Mary Florence the wife of Marshall Nixon, of Veeders'ning: Frances O. who married Henry Glasscock, is deceased, Martha Jane is the wife of Wilson Conover, of Southport, Indiana; Carrie is deceased; David S., the immediate subject of this sketch; Bessie L. parried Frank Hurst, of Chicago, who recently moved to Covington ; Clifford, ho owns the home place, lives in Vecdersburg. Politically, Samuel Cade was a Republican and religiously, was a Methodist.
David S. Cade received his elementary education in the common schools of Wabash township and Veedersburg, supplementing this by three years' attendance at Wabash College, Crawfordsville. During the following three years he was engaged as a photographer, following which he spent eighteen years on the home farm. In 1910 Mr. Cade came to Veedersburg and for eight me. ths was employed as manager for the Farmers' Elevator Company. During the following summer he engaged in farming and then, in December. I911, he engaged in the automobile business, with a number of other men, under the name of the Burgner-Cade Auto Company. This concern, which is one of the best and most reliable of the kind in Fountain county, enjoys a large and well-deserved popularity, much of which is due to the personal efforts and influence of the subject, who possesses not only high business qualifications, but personal characteristics which have gained for him the good will and respect of all who have had dealings with him.
On July 31, 1892, David S. Cade was married to Ora Elizabeth Rivers, the daughter of John J. and Harriet (Glasscock) Rivers, of Hillsboro. To this union have been born four children, Kenneth R., Harriet C., David Sam- uel and John W.
Politically, Mr. Cade is a stanch supporter of the Republican party ; fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias, while his religious affiliation is with the United Brethren church. He has been successful in his life efforts, and is the owner of a splendid and well-improved farm of six hundred and forty-nine acres in this county. He has always been straight- forward and honest in his transactions, his business life having been charac- terized by judicious and discriminating methods, which have inured to his credit and success.
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JOSEPH L. CHLAVERS.
In such men as Joseph L. Chavers, one of the progressive farmers of Steuben township. Warren county, Indiana, there is peruhar satisfaction of offering their life histories as justification for the compilation of work me the character-not that their lives have been such as to gain them particularly wide notoriety or the admiring plaudits of men. but that they have been true to the trusts reposed in them, have shown such attributes of character as en- title them to the regard of all. He is a man who believes in doing well whatever is worth doing at all and this is no doubt a contributing cause to his large material success carly in life.
Mr. Chavers was born in the township and county where he now resides, on August 5, 1878, and is a son of Joseph C. and Nancy .\. ( Nelson) Chavers. The father was born in Putnam county, Indiana, in 1836, and when six years old his parents moved with him to Boone county, this state, where they remained until 1852 when he removed to Warren county, settling near Walnut Grove, and still later moved on the farm now owned by the sub- ject of this sketch. The father following farming all his life. Politically. he was a Democrat, but never held office. Fraternally, he belonged to the Free and Accepted Masons. In his religious relations he was a Dunkard. His family consisted of five children, namely : Mary A. married John Poulter. of Alvin, Illinois; Eva married John N. Cunningham and they live at Leb- anon, Indiana ; Adelia married Harvey Poulter, deceased; William H. lives at Lane, South Dakota; Joseph L., of this sketch. There were two step- children, namely : John L. Brinegar, of West Lebanon, Indiana, and Mary Brinegar Galloway, of Marshfield, Indiana.
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