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Mr. Hoagland was the construction engineer for the Wabash and Erie Canal from Toledo to a point near Fort Wayne. He was vice president of the old Fort Wayne National Bank and senior member of Hoagland and Tresselt milling firm. He left a large fortune as the result of his successful business ventures.
POLITICAL LEADER, LAWYER, BANKER
Edward G. Hoffman, (1878-1931) in a short life span of fifty-two years, excelled as a student, lawyer, national political leader, banker and civic worker.
Mr. Hoffman received his B.S. degree at Valpar- aiso and law degree at Michigan. He began prac- ticing law here in 1900. From 1916 to 1920, he was secretary of the Democratic National Com- mittee, and became a close friend of President Wilson and Vice President Thomas R. Marshall. He retired from active law practice in 1927, be- coming executive vice-president of Tri-State Loan and Trust Co. In the 1930 bank merger he be- came vice president of First and Tri-State Na- tional Bank.
LAND PROMOTER, LAWYER IN 1800'S
John Hough, Jr. (1818-1875) settled in Fort Wayne in 1843, and became a successful lawyer. He was associated with Jones, Bass & Co., manufacturers of heavy iron products.
Mr. Hough practiced law with Worthington, Day and Turner. As an agent for eastern land-owners, he sold one-half of the lands in Allen and adjoining counties, and accumulated a large private fortune.
He was born in Middlebury, Vt., taught school in Ala- bama, and studied law in Cleveland in 1841-42, before coming here.
PAST G.E. HEAD, BANK PRESIDENT
Fred S. Hunting (1867-1951) was born in Temple- ton, Mass., and upon graduation from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1888, he came to Fort Wayne to enter the employ of Fort Wayne Jenney Light Co. He remained with the firm, through changes of corporate organization, becoming the first general manager of the local G.E. plant in 1916, and then resigning in 1922, to head Robbins & Myers Co., in Springfield, O.
He retired in 1927, making his home in Los Angeles until 1933, when he returned here to as- sume the presidency of the newly organized Fort Wayne National Bank. He became chairman of the bank board in 1941, and retired as an active officer in 1947, going to Cincinnati to make his home.
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FIRST DRUGGIST, DOCTOR, MAYOR
Dr. Merchant W. Huxford (1798-1877) settled here in 1834, and later became a successful physician with a large practice. He also owned and operated Fort Wayne's first drug store at Columbia and Barr. He was elected mayor of Fort Wayne in 1845, succeeding Mayor John M. Wallace, who had resigned. The doctor then served three additional one-year terms as mayor. Following retirement from office and practice of medicine, he lived at his suburban home on Spy Run. He formerly owned the tract of land now known as Lawton Park.
Dr. Huxford was born in Conway, Mass., and educated at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y. He first practiced medicine at St. Marys, O., before locating here.
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BUILDER; ACTIVE IN CIVIC AFFAIRS
Max Irmscher, Sr. (1866-1935) was one of Fort Wayne's prominent building contractors. A native of Saxony, Germany, he came here in 1883, to become a blacksmith, a bricklayer and general con- tractor. He was president of the old Fort Wayne Brick & Tile Co., and later organized the Max Irmscher & Sons, Inc., general contractors.
Mr. Irmscher built the Scottish Rite Auditorium, for- merly the Mizpah Shrine Temple, the First National Bank building, now the Commerce Building, the City Filtration plant, Concordia Lutheran Church and the former W & D Store.
He was active in Fort Wayne civic affairs, and was a member and trustee of St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
BRILLIANT CAREER IN LAW, POLITICS
Samuel D. Jackson (1895-1951) was a distin- guished lawyer, brilliant orator, and first to serve in the U.S. Senate from Fort Wayne. He reached the peak of his political career when he served as per- manent chairman of the 1944'Chicago Democratic National convention that nominated Roosevelt for his fourth presidential term, and Truman for Vice- President. Jackson subsequently served as a dele- gate to the United Nations Food Conference, and governor of the Association of American Commo- dity Exchanges.
He was a native of Allen County, Indiana University School of Law graduate, and U.S. Army captain in World War I. At the time of his death, he was in law practice with his son, James W. Jackson and the late Thomas Longfellow.
FOUNDER OF TROY LAUNDRY COMPANY
Fremont L. Jones (1855-1935) was founder of the Troy Laundry, Troy Dry Cleaning and Troy Towel firms in Fort Wayne, and associated with other business firms, and banking institutions. He was one of the organizers of Lincoln National Life Insur- ance Company, a director and member of its executive committee.
Born in Grant County, Ind., he moved here with his parents in 1863. His father, David F., established the Fort Wayne Gazette which later merged with The Journal. Fremont Jones attended local public schools and Methodist College. He and Ogden Pierce, Sr., established the first steam laundry here. Mr. Jones was chairman of Wayne Street Methodist Church board.
DEVOTED CAREER TO SOCIAL WORK
Miss Margaret Ann Keegan (1903-1966) was long active in the civic, cultural, religious and social life of Fort Wayne. She devoted her entire adult life to community service. One of her most successful ventures was the founding of the Christmas Bureau. She created the Fine Arts Festival; helped to weave together the Fine Arts Foundation, bringing to- gether the city's cultural groups into one organiza- tion which led to the Fine Arts Center.
Miss Keegan attended Fort Wayne Public Schools, and received a bachelor's degree at U. of M., spe- cializing in physchiatric social work. She worked at Fort Wayne State School, and later in the bureau of testing and measurements, Fort Wayne Public Schools.
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NOTED PIONEER OF FORT WAYNE
Peter Kiser (1810-1890) was one of Fort Wayne's prominent settlers. He was born in Green County, O He came through here in 1822, driving hogs to Detroit. He settled here in 1825, and was employed by Gen. John Tipton, furnishing meat rations for the Indians during treaty negotiations.
Kiser was a butcher by trade, and operated a meat market and general store on Calhoun. He sold everything from buttons to grindstones. He could neither read nor write, but in place of keeping books he made pictures on the wall when customers bought on credit.
He had no fear of the wilderness for he was a giant in size and strength. He stood six feet tall and weighed 300 pounds. He represented Allen County twice in the state legislature and was an advocate of good public schools.
DR. ISAAC KNAPP, PIONEER DENTIST
Dr. Isaac Knapp, M.D., D.D.S., (1814-1883), was a Fort Wayne pioneer dentist. He came here in 1843, and later established a wide dental practice. He became the sec- ond president of the Indiana State Dental Association in 1860, and served again as president in 1866 and 1877.
The Fort Wayne Isaac Knapp Dental Society was named in his memory. Following the Civil War, Dr. Knapp had of- fices in the Keystone Building, Calhoun and Columbia. It was the first building in the city equipped with running water and central heating.
Dr. Knapp was associated in practice with his son, Dr. Will B. Knapp. Dr. Isaac Knapp was graduated by Columbia Medical College, New York.
FORMER ALLIED SEED OFFICIAL
Max Kraus (1866-1943) was vice president of Al- lied Seed Company and prominent in Fort Wayne business, civic and club activities. He served as an officer of Allied Seed from its organization in 1932 until 1943. Previously, he was secretary-treasurer of Kraus & Apfelbaum, wholesale grain and seed dealers, and president of D. S. Sears, packers of condiments.
He was an active member of the Chamber of Com- merce and Rotary Club. He was born and reared in Columbia City, and worked with his father, Leopold Kraus, a rural produce buyer.
FOUNDED KUNKLE VALVE COMPANY
Erastus B. Kunkle, (1836-1913) machinist and in- ventor, was founder of the Kunkle Valve Company, Inc., in 1875. His inventiveness led to the develop- ment of the Kunkle lock-up safety valve and to the expansive production of valves. He was also credited with the invention of other related pro- ducts produced by his firm.
The Kunkle Valve Company has been in con- tinuous operation since its founding, and its modern plant facilities are now located at 8222 Bluffton Road. Born in West Moreland County, Pa., Mr. Kunkle came here in 1864, where he worked in the Pennsylvania Railroad shops until he opened his valve plant.
CHESTER T. LANE LEADING EDUCATOR
Chester T. Lane, (1851-1917) principal of old Fort Wayne High School for 36 years, was recognized as a great scholar, administrator, teacher, and leader of youth.
In recognition of his many accomplishments, Lane Junior High School was dedicated to his memory. He graduated at Michigan U., in 1874; became principal at Ypsilanti High School, and in 1879, accepted the principalship here. Mr. Lane had a unique and superb faculty which gave Fort Wayne High School a reputation of classical excellence.
TEACHER, CIVIL WAR PRISONER
Henry Lankenau (1843-1910) came to Fort Wayne with his parents from Breman, Germany, in 1844. He was educated here, and at age 19, enlisted in 1862, in the Union Army with Co. "D" of the 5th Indiana Cavalry. He was captured by the Con- federates in the siege of Atlanta and taken to the notorious Andersonville prison. In 1898, he wrote about the prison, and battle experiences.
Following the war he returned to Fort Wayne to work as a printer, and deputy county sheriff. He left here in 1885, and subsequently taught school in Van Wert, O., St. John's Lutheran School, Bingen, and at Zion Lutheran School, Decatur.
ROSS LOCKRIDGE, NOTED HISTORIAN
Ross F. Lockridge, Sr., (1877-1952) was one of Indiana's best-known historians, authors, lecturers and educators. He was the founder and director of the Hoosier Historical Institute, a "History on Wheels." He traveled throughout the state with a cast of actors to present the story of Hoosier his- torical events on actual location of events.
Mr. Lockridge was formerly head of the Indiana Uni- versity public speaking department, and lectured at the I.U. Extension Division in Fort Wayne. He was author of "The Story of Indiana," a history book adopted by the state for use in the eighth grade.
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PIONEER BUILDER, MAYOR IN 1843-44
Henry Lotz, (1797-1845) prominent pioneer canal builder, became Fort Wayne's third mayor in 1843. He was re-elected the following year. Lotz resigned as mayor after serving sixteen months because his private business frequently kept him away from the city.
He was general contractor for the first canal aque- duct to span the St. Mary's River. It was located on the site between the old Nickel Plate Railroad bridges, near the Main Street bridge.
One of the unique ordinances passed by city coun- cil, when Lotz was mayor, called for a "penalty for riding or driving any horse faster than an ordinary gait of travel, except when going for a physician."
ATTORNEY; LED IN CIVIC WORK
Martin H. Luecke (1883-1948) was one of Fort Wayne's prominent attorneys, civic leader, and president of the Irene Byron Sanatorium for 29 years. He was legal adviser for the Lutheran Hos- pital and for Fort Wayne Lutheran Churches.
He was one of the leaders of the Lutheran move- ment in the acquisition of Valparaiso University, and became a trustee and general counsel for the university.
Mr. Luecke began law practice here in 1903, and was first associated with the law firm of Barrett and Morris. He was one of the founders of the Chamber of Commerce, and in 1915, became the first pres- ident of the Fort Wayne Rotary Club.
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FIRST ICE CREAM SOLD BY MAIER
John G. Maier (1810-1880) came to Fort Wayne in 1845 from Circleville, Ohio, and for a number of years operated the Maier Grocery on Columbia Street. He was Fort Wayne postmaster from 1852 to 1860, and also served as town- ship trustee.
Maier raised and distributed the first strawberries in Allen County and introduced here the first musical instru- ments and toys. He was the first to sell ice cream in Fort Wayne, and the first to press grape wine for commercial purposes. Maier's wine was used for some years in the sacrament of communion at Trinity English Lutheran Church.
Mr. Maier died July 4, 1880. Funeral services were con- ducted at the family homestead, 78 South Lafayette, by Rev. Samuel Wagenhals.
LOCAL BANKER, CIVIC LEADER
J. Ross McCulloch, (1869-1957) Fort Wayne native, was for many years a prominent banker and civic leader. He began his career with the old Hamilton National Bank, and later served as vice-president of the First National Bank, and First & Tri-State National Bank.
He was the son of Charles McCulloch, local banker, and grandson of Hugh M. McCulloch, Fort Wayne pioneer businessman, banker, first U.S. Comptrol- ler of the Currency, and Treasury Secretary under Presidents Lincoln, Johnson and Arthur.
Ross McCulloch was born in the former Hugh McCulloch homestead, 616 West Superior. He was past president of the Chamber of Commerce, active in aviation, the Turners and musical organizations.
PIONEERED FIRST ELECTRIC PLANTS
Ronald T. McDonald (1849-1898) before the turn of the century was one of Fort Wayne's most suc- cessful pioneers in the electric light industry. His management of the Fort Wayne Jenney Light Com- pany and its successor firms, in manufacturing of arch light equipment, eventually led to the estab- lishment of the local G.E. works.
Born in Pennsylvania, he came here in 1860. Be- fore reaching age 15, he joined the Union Army in 1864, as a drummer boy, serving with Company C, 152nd Indiana Infantry. After the close of the war, he returned here becoming a dry goods clerk. Later he met James and Charles Jenney, who had perfected a dynamo and arch lighting system. They pooled their engineering and promotional knowledge, launching the first electric light busi- ness in Fort Wayne.
MERCHANT, BANKER AND CIVIC LEADER
Oliver P. Morgan (1824-1900) native of Lawrence- burg, Ind., came to Fort Wayne in 1832. He be- came one of Fort Wayne's leading wholesale and retail merchants; bankers; city recorder; and city treasurer. One of his first jobs was with the Wa- bash and Erie Canal as collector of tolls in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Morgan's outstanding civic contribution was as city school trustee from 1861 to 1894. It was in these years that the public schools merged from one to sixteen school houses with 200 teachers.
Mr. Morgan was vice president of the Old National Bank and president of the Fort Wayne Drug Com- pany. He was also one of the incorporators of Lin- denwood Cemetery and served as its second presi- dent from 1891 to 1900.
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LEADING INDIANA JUDGE, ATTORNEY
Judge John Morris (1816-1905) was one of In- diana's leading jurists before the turn of the cen- tury. He began practicing at Auburn in 1844, and in 1852, became judge of DeKalb and Steuben Coun- ties.
He came here in 1857, joining the firm of Case, Morris, Withers. Later he was associated in law practice with other well known attorneys: James L. Worden, Charles H. Aldrich, James M. Barrett, Edward J. Woodworth. He served as Indiana Supreme Court Commissioner, 1881 to 1883.
When he took his bar examination in Ohio in 1840, one of the examiners was Edwin M. Stanton, who became a member of Lincoln's cabinet.
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"ANGEL IN EBONY" DIED HERE IN 1893
Sammy Morris, born in 1873, the prince of Kroo tribe deep in Liberia, died in Fort Wayne, May 12, 1893, following a year's study here at Taylor Uni- versity. He became known as a famous Christian mystic and "Apostle of Simple Faith".
During his student days, Sammy joined the old Berry Street Methodist Church, and assisted in services there and at the African Methodist Epis- copal Church.
Taylor University named a dormitory in his mem- ory and remembers him as "The Angel in Ebony". Taylor seniors of 1928 erected a memorial in Sec- tion "14" in Lindenwood that gives permanent identity to his resting place.
NOTED COUNTY TRIAL LAWYER
Samuel L. Morris (1849-1922) was one of Indiana's outstanding trial lawyers before and after the turn of the century. He was graduated by Fort Wayne High School in 1869, and was valedictorian of his class. Following graduation at Princeton in 1873, he studied law under the guidance of his father, Judge John Morris, one of the state's leading jurists.
Mr. Morris participated in much of the important litigation in the courts of Allen and surrounding counties. As a trial lawyer, "in his pleadings, he was painstaking, concise; in argument his most pro- minent characteristics were simplicity and force- fulness", according to the Allen County Bar.
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EARLY PROMINENT CITY POLITICIAN
Samuel S. Morss (1811-1862) was one of Fort Wayne's early prominent politicians. He became the city's first town marshal in 1840, following the incorporation of the city. He was elected county auditor in 1842, county assessor in 1853, and became the city's ninth mayor in 1857. He was re- elected mayor in 1858.
Morss, in 1839, was a member of the first fire company known as the famous "Anthony Waynes." And the first station house was located at Main and Clinton. The fire equipment included a Jeffries "gallery" engine, a two-wheel cart, fitted with 500 feet of riveted leather hose.
Morss' wife, the former Susan Clark, taught the first private school here in 1836, in a remodeled tin shop on Columbia St
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PLAYED ROLE IN CITY DEVELOPMENT
B. Paul Mossman (1870-1960) became a promi- nent Fort Wayne industrialist, businessman, and civic leader after the turn of the century. Following graduation at University of Michigan in 1891, he became associated with Mossman-Yarnelle Co., wholesale hardware distributors.
Mr. Mossman was president of Mossman-Yarnelle, member of the board of directors of First National Bank, S. F. Bowser & Co., Fort Wayne Rolling Mills, and Lincoln National Life. He was also a trustee of Lindenwood Cemetery, and a Thirty- Third Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
DIRECTED GAS CO. AFFAIRS 27 YEARS
Samuel E. Mulholland (1866-1942) was for many years one of Fort Wayne's leading utility executives. He came here from Logansport in 1908, as assistant general manager of the Indiana Lighting Company, now known as the Gas Company.
Mr. Mulholland became vice-president and general manager of the Northern Indiana Public Service Com- pany when the Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Co. and the Indiana Lighting Co. merged in 1916. He remained head of the Gas Company until retirement in 1935.
FOUNDED CHILD AIDS COMPANY
Miss Gertrude A. Muller (1887-1954) was one of Fort Wayne's most successful business women. In 1924, in cooperation with her sisters, Mrs. Edward Cox and Mary K. Muller, she founded the Toidey, Co., then known as Juvenile Wood Products, Inc.
As president and general manager of the firm from the day of its organization, Miss Muller continued throughout her life to originate and market scien- tific aids for the safety and comfort of the baby. Products of the Toidey, Co., 4320 Ardmore, are still sold throughout the world.
Miss Muller attended Fort Wayne public schools and International Business College. She started her business career with the former Van Arnam Mfg. Co.
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LEADER IN CREATING LINDENWOOD CEMETERY
Isaac D. Nelson (1810-1891) came to Fort Wayne in 1836 from Poughkeepskie, N.Y., acquired the Fort Wayne Sentinel and soon became a com- munity leader. In 1851, he was elected state rep- resentative and authored the famous Nelson rail- road act. He was a Purdue University trustee, State House Commissioner and aided in organiz- ing the Wabash railroad.
He was one of 12 incorporators of Lindenwood Cemetery and its first president, serving from 1860 to 1891. He married Elizabeth Rockhill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rockhill, pioneer Fort Wayne residents. Their son, William Rockhill Nel- son, was founder of the Kansas City Star.
Isaac Nelson rests in Lindenwood where cemetery trustees erected an imposing monument to his memory.
ORIGINATED CITY PLAN COMMISSION
Lee J. Ninde, (1874-1953) Fort Wayne native, was prominent in business here and achieved national renown in real estate and city planning. He was one of the organizers of the Fort Wayne Board of Real- tors as well as the Indiana Real Estate Association. In 1915 he was vice president of the National Asso- ciation of Real Estate Boards.
He became widely known as the "dean of city plann- ing" in Indiana, and was the first chairman of the Fort Wayne City Planning Commission established in 1916.
Mr. Ninde was active in promoting some of the city's outstanding subdivisions including Lafayette Place and Wildwood Park.
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JUSTICE OF PEACE DURING EARLY ERA
Smallwood Noel, (1785-1862) native of Virginia settled here in 1824, and became one of the community's prominent pioneers. He was justice of the peace and became known as "Squire" Noel. He was appointed Fort Wayne Postmaster in 1841, succeeding Henry W. Rudisill.
Mr. Noel taught school in the first one-story brick school house here. He was one of the founders of the First Presbyterian Church. His wife was Sophia C. Ewing, daughter of Col. Alexander Ewing, one of Fort Wayne's early pioneers. A son, S.V.B. Noel, was co-founder of the Fort Wayne Sentinel.
Mr. Noel, in 1861, led in organizing the local loyalty front for the "Union" as the South began its drive for "secession."
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EARLY FOUNDER OF LOCAL BANKS
Joseph D. Nuttman (1816-1890) was engaged for a half century in the commercial business of Fort Wayne. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., he began his busi- ness career at age sixteen, in a New York mercan- tile house and later opened stores in Fort Wayne and Decatur.
In 1861, he sold his mercantile business to start a private bank here. Following enactment of the national banking laws, Mr. Nuttman and Samuel Hanna, founded the First National Bank of Fort Wayne. It was the first national bank chartered in Indiana. The bank with Mr. Nuttman as president prospered and grew. In 1882, Mr. Nuttman sold his bank stock and organized the private bank of Nutt- man & Co.
FOUNDED INDIANA ENGINEERING CO.
Harry C. Offutt, Sr., (1882-1957), was a founder and president of the Indiana Engineering and Con- struction Co., Inc. He organized the firm in 1910, and pioneered the use of reinforced concrete and built the first building with it in Fort Wayne: the for- mer Pettit Storage Warehouse.
Among other structures built by Mr. Offutt were the YMCA, Irene Byron Hospital, South Side High School, Wayne Knitting Mills, many factories, bridges and churches.
He was graduated by Penn State College in civil engineering. He worked for several years as as- sistant division engineer for the Pennsylvania Rail- road before organizing his own firm.
FOUNDED OLDS WAGON WORKS
Henry G. Olds (1839-1902) was prominently iden- tified with manufacturing interests in Fort Wayne before the turn of the century. Born in Auburn, N.Y., he moved here with his parents in 1861. His father, Noble G. Olds, carpenter and machinist, estab- lished a lumber yard, machine works, and built wagon wheels.
Henry Olds in 1881, founded the famous Olds Wagon Works, building wagons for farmers, freight lines, lumber and cotton mills. The firm was known nation wide and became one of the city's largest employers of its time.
The Henry Olds home, at Berry Ewing, now houses the Mizpah Shrine Temple.
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FIRST WEATHER BUREAU OBSERVER
Walter S. Palmer (1866-1915) opened Fort Wayne's first official U.S. Weather Station, May 3, 1911, in the Gettle (Shoaff) Building at Calhoun and Berry. He remained head of the local bureau until his death.
Mr. Palmer was transferred here from the Cheyenne weather station. He entered the U.S. Weather Service in Chicago, in 1895. He was graduated by Michigan Agricultural College, and attended Un- iversity of Michigan. Before entering the weather service he taught school at Ypsilanti, Muskegon, and Spokane, Wash.
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LEADING BANKER AND INDUSTRIALIST
Henry C. Paul (1851-1933) native of Fort Wayne, was a leading industrialist and banker here for nearly a half century and was credited with hav- ing. organized and developed some of the city's principal manufacturing plants.
He was chairman of the board of the former Old- First National Bank & Trust Company, and presi- dent of the Old National Bank for twenty-five years. He was also an organizer and official of public utility firms including traction lines, gas, telephone and telegraph services.
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