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Politically, Mr. Vandeventer is a Republican and stanchly supports his party on national issues, but in local affairs he gives his support to the men who in his opinion are best fitted for office. He is a member of the Horse-
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ELMER |OSTER.
In the respect that is accorded to men who have fought their own way to success through unfavorable environment we find an unconscious recognition of the intrinsic wort of a character which not only can endure so rough a test, but gain new strength through the discipline. The gentleman to whom the reader's attention is now called was not favored by inherited wealth or the assistance of influential friends, but in spite of this, by perseverance, industry and a wise ecenomy, he has attained a comfortable station in life.
Elmer Foster was born at Green Hill, Warren county, Indiana, on Janu- ary 25, 1867, and is the son of Henry and Mary ( Woodham) Foster, who are now living in Ambia, Indiana. Mrs. Mary Foster is a native of England and forty-seven years ago she became the wife of Henry Foster. They were pioneers of Warren county and here reared their family of seven children, of which number the subject of this sketch is the oldest.
Elmer Foster spent his boyhood days on the parental farmstead and secured a good practical education in the public schools at Talbott. During his youth and young manhood he was employed among his neighbors at day labor and after his marriage he rented a farm and started out on his own account as a farmer. He fell in love with the place which he had rented and before the expiration of a year li had deterinined to own it, and bought it on payments. By dint of tireless industry, wise management and the most careful economy, he, in the course of time, made the last of the payments and found himself the owner of his present fine farm of three hundred and seventy acres. This was a splendid achievement and speaks well not only for the indefatigable perseverance of Mr. Foster, but is a testimonial to the pro- ductive capacity of Warren county land. Ile has made many permanent and substantial improvements on the farm, equipped it with a full complement of up-to-date machinery and implements and stocked it with a number of high-
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who was Hap. September 19, 180 Ties Inthis, Morgenery Mot fog a resident of Martin county, Indiana, an! her ather indead. Flog pasouni were of pioneer sterk and were themakes early settore on Warren county. Mrs. Foster received a good come on school education and the long training of a careful mother, which eminently fitted her to take her proper place in her own home and assist her husband in his achievements. To Mr. and Mrs. Foster were born the following children: Nellie, Bessie, Earl, Henry, Russell, Ernest, Clement and Mary.
Politically, Limer Foster gives his support to the Republican party and takes an intelligent interest in public affairs, though he does not seek the honors or emoluments of public office. He and the members of his family are attendants at the Christian church, to which they give of their means. Mr. Foster began life practically at the bottom of the ladder, which he has climbed to the top with no help but a brave heart, industrious hands and an intelligent brain, and because of the record he has made and his high personal character he enjoys a high standing in the community.
GEORGE W. EBERLE.
No people that go to make up our cosmopolitan civilization have better habits of life than those who came originally from the great German empire. The descendants of those people are distinguished for their thrift and honesty, and these two qualities in the inhabitants of any country will in the end alone make that country great. When with these two qualities is coupled the other quality of sound sense, which all the German descendants possess, there are afforded such qualities as will enrich any land and place it at the top of the countries of the world in the scale of elevated humanity. Of this excellent people came the subject of this brief sketch, and in his life have been exempli- fied those qualities referred to above.
George W. Eberle is a native son of the old Hoosier state, having been born in Tippecanoe county on September 23, 1864. His parents, John G. and Mary ( Thunker) Eberle, were natives of Schlebaugh, Germany. They came to the United States in 1853, settling near Indian Hill, Tippecanoe county, Indiana, where the father engaged in farming, following that pursuit
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server af men and things he se bald a gentered an umantes woll solehet inan. Ile was reared to farmhar (missttits and IG nac. v cci any person who) he should change that for any other hne of work. He has yin intojo- nok a persistency and energy that could not fail but show good results and today lie is numbered among the successful farmers of Warren county. His find farm of three hundred and thirteen acres lies in Adams township and is well improved in every respect, not the least of which are a comfortable and attractive residence and commodious and well-arranged barns, so that man and beast, as well as field products, are well cared for.
On November 18, 1887, George W. Eberle was married to Mary Boyer, the daughter of John and Margaret ( Blind) Boyer. Mrs. Boyer was a native of Warren county, Indiana. Her husband was a native of Germany and at the age of fourteen years he came to the United States. To Mr. and Mrs. Eberle was born one child, who died in infancy. Mrs. Mary Eberle died on September 20, 188;, and Mr. Eberle married Saralı Killinger on February 28, 1889. She was the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Horning) Killinger. who were natives of Gerinany, the father being born in Wurtemberg, and they were married in 1855, after coming to the United States. They were the parents of six children, namely: Maggie, Mary, Sarah, Emma, Rosa and Belle. The father of these children first located in Medina township, War- ren county, in 1855, and there followed farming with splendid success for many years. He is now retired from labor, being eighty-four years old, and lives with his two daughters. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the Lutheran church. To Mr. and Mrs. Eberle were born three children. John J., Leonard and Daisy, all of whom are at home.
Politically, Mr. Eberle is a firm Republican and takes an intelligent inter- est in the trend of passing events, voting at all times for what he considers the best interests of the community. He has for fourteen years rendered efficient service in le capacity of supervisor. Religiously, he is a devout member of the Lutheran church, which he supports earnestly with his time and means.
There is fin goofed role for afireyong stress, and you in the love of the That many other gain- properit is la coursde and rather the offertiming that caden les paul. "He Canfal con fines Of human. Wie are even the apie. mother on the highagy oflive it is bewoning wo he - the power to the alsanlage- which probably encohetes the Whele halinin race. Today among the proms nent citizens and avores for usethese men of Pine Village, Warren pouilly, Indiana, stands Frank Ogborn. The qualities of persistent industry kod sound judgment enter very largely into his no ke-up and have been coilty lor. ing elements to the material success which has come to him.
Frank B. Ogborn is the son of Amos and Lucinda (Gage) Ogporn The father was bom in 1816 in the state of New Jersey and died on April 26, 180 , while the mother, who was a native of Ohio, passed away on the 4th of April, 1865. They were the parents of ten children, of which number six are living. The subject' father was farmer and stock raiser and was ac- counted a good man in every respect.
Frank B. Ogborn was born on March 9. 1864, near Pine Village, War- ren county, Indiana, and during his youth he received the benefit of a com- mon school education, supplementing this by two years' attendance at the Central Normal College Danville, Indiana. He then engaged in teaching school and was o occupied during the ensuing five terms. He then eng; ged in the general merchandise business at Pine Village and in this enterprise he has met with a very gratifying degree of success. His is the only store of the kind at Pine Village and he controls the trade over a wide community. He is courteous and obliging in his relations with his customers and makes friends of all who have dealings with him.
On September 26, 1885, Mr. Ogborn was united in marriage with AAnna Ambler, who was born near Pine Village on June 16, 1864. To this union were born two children, namely: Edith, who is the wife of George Dove. who lives at Coal City, Illinois, where he is train dispatcher for the Frise lines; Clifford Vernon is in the store with his father. Mrs. Anna Ogborn died in 1905 and on November 3, 1907. Mr. Ogborn married Mary Stetzell.
Politically, Mr. Ogborn is a Republican, and has taken a live interest in the success of the party. He is now serving his second term as a member of the board of county commissioners, in which capacity he is giving the pco-
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gde an efficient folminist.com, odist Episcopal church. opted Atballs at Osdorf, Vite Knights of L'uno E Pine Villigy, He Benevolent and Protecin dogier of His at Lafayette, the Modern World- men of America of line \ Dinge and the Tribe of Ben Hur at Fine Village
Mr. Ogher is a hustle, on bu iness matters and is achieving a nou- Worthy success. He owns the inne in which he lives at line Village and the brick building in which the same is located. Besides the general merchandise farine s, he is also successful a a fire insurance salesman, it being worthy of note that for the year 19it he stood seventh best among the salesmen for his company in the state of Indiana. Starting out twenty-five years ago with a capital of but two hundred and fifty dollars, he has, by perseverance and industry, gained a high standing among the successful business men of Warren county.
JOHN W. ZUFALL.
The gentleman whose life history is here taken under consideration is one of the strong, sturdy characters who has contributed largely to the wel- fare of the community where he lives, being a public-spirited citizen and progressive in the largest meaning of the word. He ranks as one of the lead- ers in agricultural circles in Warren county and one of the most representa- tive citizens of Pike township, and yet a plain, unassuming, straightforward gentleman whom to know is to respect and admire. But when we consider the excellent quality of his Buckeye blood, drawn from sterling pioneer an- cestry, it is not surprising that he has developed into a man that does things.
John W. Zufall was born in Washington county, Ohio, on July 8, 1846, and is the son of Moses and Eliza Ann Zufall. To these parents were born thirteen children, of whom eight are living. The father was a shoemaker, following that trade until 1860, when he moved onto a farm. In 1866 he moved to Lafayette, Indiana. The subject of this sketch was reared under the parental roof and attended the common schools of the neighborhood. The family lived along the Big Muskingum river, at Marietta, Point Harmar and other early towns of that district, the father being an itinerant shoe- maker. In May, 1863, young Zufall enlisted in Company K, First Ohio Heavy Artillery, with which command he served for two years and three months, being mustered out in August, 1865. He served under the follon -
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ing brigalle commanders, Fry, Anmon. Buffy and Thomas m the Many Of the Cumberland, au participat d in the battle of Sher Bage, Flora Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, Lookout M Man. Knevel. Tall Ab besides many minor engagements, marched from Greens ille te Saison ama traveled through Alabama. Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Nach Varre lina. ITe also had two brothers in the service, namely : William. mx som pany C, Eighth Ohic Cavalry, and Isaiah, in Company I. Ninety-Pant ONE Regiment, and later in the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Regina
After being mustered out of the military service of hi, conour; Ale Zufall returned to Dayton, Ohio, and worked for a time at the carpenters trade, which he followed after coming to Lafayette, Indiana, in Iss. lig lived near Lafayette and Delphi until 18SI, then lived at Dainville. like os, for five years. He then located on a farm near State fine. Indiana, remain- ing there until the fall of Igt1. when he moved to his present home in West Lebanon. He has been an industrious man and a good manager, => that. while not rich, he and his wife are comfortably situated, with no peut for worry as to their future comfort.
On September 24, 1872, near Delphi, Indiana, Mr. Zufall was married to Mary Dick, the daughter of Levi and Sarah ( Davis) Dick. She was born on October 19, 1853, near Pendleton, Indiana, removing in 1855 to New Waverly, Cass county. Indiana, and in 18Go to Whit county and in 1802 to Carroll county, where, at Delphi, she secured the major part of her education. To Mr. and Mrs. Zufall have been børn the following children : Julius T., born in 1873, now residing at Rossville, Illinois; Harry O., born in 1875, liv- ing at West Lebanon, Indiana ; William W., born in 1878, living at Big Fork, Montana; Walter S., born in 1880, died in 1881 ; Lulu A., born in 1882, liv- ing in Trent, South Dakota; an infant daughter, born and died in 1885 : Oscar M., born in 1886, lives at West Lebanon; M: us E., born in 1889, lives at Marshfield, Indiana, and John E., born in 1893. tives at West Lebanon.
In 1879 Mr. and Mrs. Zufall united with the United Brethren church, joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church in 1882, and then, when they located in State Line, they became identified with the old Presbyterian churchi. They are now members of the Christian church, to which they give their earnest support. Fraternally, Mr. Zufall is a member of George W. Flen- ing Post No. 316, Grand Army of the Republic, and of Covington Lodge No. 66, Free and Accepted Masons. Politically, he is independent. He is a m. whom to know is to like, and his fine personal qualities have won him many friends in the community where he lives.
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the most millionaire bord fritive Aring the les given That emoment preshive o a previsiones of the hal pertession, and see us atlive. d'une have enfelles I im to sally nokenunt- - these elements has. coprihet ma lares pepe- ure to the denoite success which has come to him and because of no 200000 wirth and distinction in the community he is eminent ent But to request tation ni a work of The nature of the one at hand.
Arthur E. Youin was born near Rochester, Fulton county, Impleing em August 16, 1858, and is the son of Newlin Hoover Yount and Mary E. Han nell) Yount. The father was born in 1826 at Little York, Ohio, and ing mother in Independence, Warren county, Indiana, in 1832. The salgjeri - paternal grandfather, Jacob Yount, who was a hatter by trade, was born near Little York, Ohio, and eventually became one f the first settlers in Fountain county, Indiana. He had married in Ohio Jane Barnett, and together they drove through to their new home, locating in Logan township, five miles east of Attica. Here Jacob Yount set himself to the task of subduing the forests and fitting the land for cultivation, but he overtaxed his strength and died about a year after settling here, his death occurring in 1828. His was one of the first bodies to be interred in the old Attica cemetery, where for eighty years the old gravestone marked his last resting place.
The Yount family is originally of German origin, and the name was formerly spelled Youndt, the family home having been in Hesse-Cassel. _ 1 desire to avoid the severe and compulsory military service of that country prompted the family to emigrate to the United States. This was a difficult thing to do, for the government maintained a close surveillance on outgoing vessels to prevent her young men from leaving the country. However, sev- eral families, including the Youndts, Waymires, Finchers, Cannuits, Fouts and Hoovers, secretly chartered a sailing vessel, ostensibly as a fruit carrier, engaged in the trade between Spain and Germany, and, turning all their pos- sessions into cash, they embarked for the new world. They were pursued by one of the King's war vessels, but their boat being the swifter sailer, they evaded capture and in the course of time made a landing on the coast of North Carolina, the date being some time during the reign of Frederick the Great. They at once bought land and slaves and engaged in the raising of tobacco, cotton and other crops. Later they came North and located in Ohio,
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time later he sold for store and ergon suited & aucery clare al felipe o lenory but in igos be sold this business drol is spending hi- ventaonline ya hy with his son. the subject of this keith. His wife had died in iQue. They were the arents of twoosobfren, Arthur E. and Eleanora, who died in 1867, at the age of eight years.
Arthur E. Sonst aftale' the common wheels of his home coffmint and the high school dopita, supplementing this by one year - argendance at the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Mintegy at Valparaiso. He had decided up at the practice of law as his Bfe work, ail to this cud he been giving close rudy to the subject. He now entered Northwester University, at Chicago, where he completed his hold studies, and in 1883 was admitted to the har. He has since de med banself assiduously to the practice of his chose i profession, in which he has het with a very gratifying degree of success, his practice extending over Fountain, Warren and adjacent counties, where his abilities is a lawyer are fully recognized. He is retained as counsel on one side or the other in connection with mos the most im- portant cases in the local courts and has been eminently s. essful. In his home city, Attica, he is numbered among the leading citizens of the com- munity, where he has always been found in hearty accord with all move- ments for the advancement of the highest interests of the people.
In 1879 Mr. Yount was united in marriage with Alice Epperson, the daughter of Calvin and Sarah (Wagner) Epperson. Her father was bom near Paint Creek, Kentucky, and became a successful farmer. He was a won- derful shot with a rifle and it is said that at two hundred yards he could hit a nail head. In an carly day he came to Tippecanoe county and lived to a good old age. His farm was located on the line between Fountain and Tippecanoe counties and his house was built of black walnut lumber, being still in a good state of preservation. To Mr. and Mrs. Yount have been born two children, one of whom died in infancy. The other. N. H., com
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LUCIAN G. MARSHALL
Froome the substantial men whose labor and influence have given imper be For a Stellteyed interest and general material improvement of Warren county. Indiana, good guys arela recepies a high position in the esteem of the community in which is lives, is the worthy gentleman whose name introduces this article. He was fortalte im lang descended from parents whose in- dustr us habits and aring & hel danh were characteristics of their lives. He grew up with the pred spinat og the of relying upon himself and in his own life work he has persevered steadily along a definite line of action, so that today he is considered one of the solid and enterprising farmers of Lil- erty township.
Mr. Marshall was born on January 25, 1857. in Rush county, Indiana. and is the son of William and Lovina ( Warfield) Marshall, both of whom are now deceased. The father was a successful farmer and was a man of great probity of character, being known as a hard-working, honest and ener- getic citizen: William and Lovina Marshall were the parents of five children, namely : Tilman, deceased; Melvin, Lucian, Mary and Kate.
The subject of this sketch attended the schools of Rush county, com- pleting his education at Waynetown, Montgomery county, Indiana. During his boyhood and youth he worked steadily on the home farm, helping his father during his vacations and learning the lessons of industry, patience and steady application along definite lines, which have been the secrets of his suc- cess during later years. Ile carefully saved his money and eventually was able to buy his present splendid farm of thirty acres, which lies on the MeNut gravel road, about two miles from Williamsport. Here he carries on general
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farming. Some our special attention of the crying .of gardens french dass berries and rimplerties, for which le fils a real would If Aften alt Willian port. He is a good farmer, thoughly Balerrante the fool to the market hurt i felt very forestal mylhes mort. les que te begge on the best of condition out, owing to the careful gunagement and theBienberoli vation of it - dones. I kept in gual conclui y thon a productos standford-
Mr. Marshall was married to Janne Schoolcraft, of neat Haspeln, Ilinois, and they have become the parent- of one child, Perde M. nes eight teen years old. whatremains at home.
Religiously Ve. and Mrs. Marshall are members of the Christian church and give their ship it to all worthy movements for the advancement of the best interests of the Coxonhit, materially, morally or educationally. They move in the best social circles of their neighborhood and are popular among their acquaintances.
WILLIAM P. HUNTER.
It is with a great degree of satisfaction to the biographer when he re- verts to the life of one who has made the rough path of life smooth by his untiring perseverance, has attained success in any vocation requiring definite- ness of purpose and determined action. Such a life, whether it be one of calm, consecutive endeavor, or of sudden accomplishments, must abound in both lesson and incentive and prove a guide to young men whose fortunes are still matters for the future to determine.
William P. Hunter, a successful farmer in Mound township. Warren county, Indiana, was born on November 18, 1854, and is a native of the great Buckeye state. His parents were David and Elizabeth (Atchinson) Hunter, and the paternal grandfather was William JFunter, a lifelong resident of Ohio. David Hunter was born December 2, 1830, and died on December II, 1911. He was reared in his native state, Ohio, and there married, his wife having been born in 1829. He received a common school education and followed farming principally, also giving some attention to the buying and shipping of live stock. To him and his wife were born the following children : John, deceased; William P., the subject of this sketch: Mary, James, David and Asa are deceased ; Eliza is the wife of Elmer E. Townsley and they live in Louisiana; Walter married Rosa MeCabe and they live it Covington.
The subject is indebted to the common school for his education, though
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his book learning has been liberally supplemented by wide reading and close observation of men and events, so that today he is considered a well informed man. He has always followed the pursuit of agriculture and has met with a gratifying degree of success. Ile is the owner of two hundred and seventy- five acres of fine land in Mound township, all of which is tillable except about one hundred acres that is devoted to pasture. Mr. Hunter has made many permanent and substantial improvements on the farm, including some ditch- ing and tiling, and now it is numbered among the productive farms of the township. In addition to the cultivation of the soil, Mr. Hunter gives some attention to the raising of live stock, which he found to be a profitable source of income, and for the last ten years has been the live stock shipper at Foster, Indiana.
On September 26. 1877, Mr. Hunter was united in marriage to Rosa Switzer, who died on March I, 1905, and in 1906 he married Mrs. Susan Switzer. To the first union were born nine children, namely : Myrtle, who is the wife of Conley Martin, a machinist living in Danville, Illinois; AAlbert ; Asa; Ora C., of Danville, Illinois; Lidy, deceased; William, who is married and living near the subject ; Claude .A. is at home ; Earle, at home, and Marie, who is at home, being the youngest child.
Politically, Mr. Hunter renders a stanch allegiance to the Democratic party, in the success of which he is interested, though he is not in any sense a seeker after public office. He is a Presbyterian in his religious views. For many years Mr. Hunter has directed his efforts toward the goal of success and by patient continuance has realized the fruit of his labors. He has not only by his industry, fair dealing and sound judgment improved a fine farm and gained a competency, but has materially assisted in the general welfare of the community, in many ways lending his valuable time and influence in the promulgation of various uplifting movements, consequently he is emi- nently deserving of the high esteem in which he is universally held and of the confidence reposed in him by all classes.
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