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On October 19, 1852, Judge Dickson was united in marriage with Annie Marie Parker, who was a daughter of Dr. J. T. Parker, a member of one of the most prominent families of Kentucky. A family of six children were born to this union, the three survivors being: Parker, William L. and Jen- nie. The two sons are very prominent lawyers of this city. William L. Dickson has served the city as an official and is one of the leading lawyers of Cincinnati, with offices in the Union Trust Building.
J. S. HILL & COMPANY.
Cincinnatians enjoy the reputation of having the most exquisite taste, so far as cigars are concerned, of all the people of the country, and this is not to be wondered at, for our city is one of the most important cigar markets in America. Consequently there is quite a number of wholesale and retail firms in the Queen City of the West, that deal in aromatic Havanas. One of the biggest and most prominent firms of this kind is that of J. S. Hill & Company, whose main office and store are at the corner of Fifth and Vine
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streets, while branch stores are located at Fourth and Walnut streets, the Grand Hotel, Gibson House, Burnet House, No. 32 East Fifth street and the Ingalls Building. They are direct importers of Havana cigars and carry a large line of all standard brands.
J. S. Hill & Company are the sole agents for the following brands of fine cigars in Cincinnati: "Solace", "Chancellor", "Principe de Gales",, "Belmont", "Webster", "Continental" and "Henry Irving". Among the 5-cent cigars that J. S. Hill & Company handle are the following well known brands : "Utopia", "J. S. H.", "J. S. Hill's Special", "Lexington", "Cocina", et cet. Smoking articles of various kinds are also to be had in the company's stores.
GEORGE J. MURRAY.
GEORGE J. MURRAY, well known as a patent attorney of Cincinnati and a member of the firm of Murray & Murray, was born in Rochester, New York, December 1, 1834, and is a son of George and Mary (Murphy) Mur- ray. His parents, who were natives of Dublin, Ireland, came to America early in their married life, settling in Cincinnati in 1845, where the mother died in 1866, and the father, in 1867.
George J. Murray was educated in the public schools of Cincinnati and Louisville, Kentucky, after which he learned the trade of designing and wood carving. He followed that employment in Cincinnati and Louisville until 1865, in which year he established a machine shop in the former city. He continued at that business for a time and then embarked in the manufacture of furniture. His factory burned in 1871 and he decided to abandon the business. He entered upon the study of the law with James Moore and at- tended the Cincinnati Law School, graduating therefrom in 1873. He began the practice of the law, and has since continued, confining himself almost exclusively to the practice of patent law since 1880. His son is now in partnership with him, under the firm name of Murray & Murray.
On November 15, 1864, Mr. Murray was joined in marriage with Louise Haslam, of Cincinnati, and they have six children now living : Mary, a grad- uate of Hughes High School and Normal School, who was engaged in teach- ing school up to her marriage to Charles J. Paddack, son of the late Judge Paddack; Alice, wife of John J. Noonan; Walter, a graduate of Hughes
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High School, University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Law School, who is his father's law partner; Bertha, a graduate of Hughes High School; Louis, who is connected with the F. F. Adams Tobacco Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Ruth, who is a student at the Hughes High School. The family are members of the Church of the Holy Family, Price Hill. They reside on Hawthorne avenue, Price Hill.
SAMUEL ELLSWORTH ALLEN, M. D.
SAMUEL ELLSWORTH ALLEN, M. D., belongs to that class of profes- sional men who have made Cincinnati a center for medical learning, scientific experiment and surgical skill. Dr. Allen was born August 16, 1864, at Glen- dale, Ohio, and is a son of Samuel B. and Bertha (Nye) Allen, and a grand- son of Marsten Allen. Both his father and grandfather were natives of Massachusetts and both spent their lives in the wholesale drug business.
Dr. Allen's father settling in Cincinnati when the subject of this sketch was a lad, the latter's schooling was mainly received in this city, the youth graduating at the Hughes High School in 1882. He was given excellent advantages, his father then entering him at the School of Mines at Columbia College, and later the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale. In 1886, after one year spent at the Medical College of Oliio, he entered the Miami Medical College and was most creditably graduated there in 1888. His proficiency gave him the coveted honor of the class of being made resident physician for the following year at the Cincinnati Hospital. In 1890 he went to Europe in order to perfect his knowledge of the diseases of the ear, nose and throat, in which he had become most especially interested, and visited with much satisfaction the colleges and hospitals at Berlin and Vienna, returning to Cincinnati in 1892.
Dr. Allen is an enthusiast in his profession and takes advantage of every avenue to increase his knowledge, belonging to the Mississippi Valley Med- ical Association, the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine, and the Cincinnati Medical Society. He not only absorbs knowledge from other learned niemi- bers of the profession, but has also contributed largely to medical literature.
On June 20, 1890, Dr. Allen was married to Harriet H. Collins, who is a daughter of Judge Isaac Collins, of Cincinnati. Their religious connection
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is with the Church of the Advent, Episcopal. In politics, Dr. Allen is identi- fied, as a voter, with the Democratic party. His finely appointed offices are situated in the Lancaster Building. The delightful home is located at No. 1420 East McMillan street, Walnut Hills.
MAJ. SAMUEL R. CRUMBAUGH, LL. D.
MAJ. SAMUEL R. CRUMBAUGH, L.L. D., United States supervising in- spector of steam vessels, hulls and boilers for the Seventh District of Ohio, whose portrait is herewith shown, is one of a family of seven children born to his parents, John B. and Nannie ( Bailey) Crumbaugh.
John B. Crumbaugh was born in Kentucky, and early in his career fol- lowed a mercantile life. Later he engaged in raising stock on a farm in Kentucky, where he lived the remainder of his life.
Samuel R. Crumbaugh was born in Logan County, Kentucky, in 1845, and there spent his boyhood days. His education is of the best. After re- ceiving the regular common school education, he entered the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, where he was graduated in 1868. He sub- sequently entered the regular army and served as adjutant of the 2nd United States Infantry, receiving through this service the title of major. He after- ward spent two years in London, England, pursuing scientific studies at the Miners' and Engineers' School, Royal Institute. Upon his return to this country, he was made president of the South Kentucky College at Hopkins- ville, Kentucky, and served from 1878 to 1881. In the latter year he was ap- pointed internal revenue collector for the Second District of Kentucky by Presi- dent Arthur, and served as such until 1885, when he resumed the presidency of the South Kentucky College. He continued as such until 1889 and assisted in making that one of the best educational institutions of the State. He was reappointed internal revenue collector in 1889 and served until 1893. In April, 1898, he was appointed to his present responsible position as super- vising inspector of steam vessels, hulls and boilers, for the Seventh District of Ohio, with office in the U. S. Custom House Building in Cincinnati. He has ably discharged the duties of this office, and received the commendation of his superiors and the general public. He is a member of the Supervising > Board of Steamboat Inspectors, which meets annually and revises as well
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as enacts rules and regulations governing navigation on inland waters. Major Crumbaugh is a man of commanding appearance and military bearing, and his many excellent traits of character have endeared him to his fellow men. His degree of Doctor of Laws was received from Butler University of Indi- ana.
Major Crumbaugh was united in marriage with Ida Black, an accom- plished daughter of Dixon B. Black, and four children have been born to bless their home,-three daughters and one son. The son also holds a gov- ernment office, acting as a special employee in the internal revenue service for the States of Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The family belong to the Fourth Street Christian Church of Covington, Kentucky, in which city is located the beautiful family home. There they have many warm friends and move in the best social circles. Politically, Major Crumbaugh is a stanch Republican, and has always given his support to that party. He was a warm personal friend of the late President Mckinley and the members of his cabinet, and also feels proud of the distinction of being classed among the friends of President Roosevelt. The Major has been mentioned as the pos- sible successor of Dr. Howard Ayers as president of the University of Cincinnati. If a change is made in the management of that important insti- tution, one of the foremost seats of learning in the country, no better choice could be made than the selection of Major Crumbaugh, for there are few men in the land better posted upon science and matters of general public importance or better qualified as a teacher and administrator.
WILLIAM JAMES DAVIDSON.
WILLIAM JAMES DAVIDSON, a member of the Cincinnati bar, was born in Newport, Kentucky, October 25, 1867, and is a son of W. A. and Sarah J. (Schofield) Davidson, the former a native of Scotland, and the latter a native of Kentucky of English descent. The father is a jeweler of Cincinnati and resides in Dayton, Kentucky.
William J. Davidson received his early education in the public and high schools of Covington, Kentucky, after which he began his preparations for the profession of the law. He first read under the instruction of Judge H. P. Whitaker of Covington, then entered the Cincinnati Law School, from which
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he was graduated in 1886. After admission to the bar, he became associated in practice with his former preceptor, Judge Whitaker, the firm name being Whitaker & Davidson. In 1887 he moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and formed a law partnership with E. Y. Chapin. In 1888 he located in Cin- cinnati and formed a partnership with W. McD. Shaw (now judge of the Kenton County, Kentucky, Circuit Court), under the firm name of Shaw & Davidson, which existed until 1894, since which time Mr. Davidson has practiced alone.
On April 30, 1890, our subject was united in marriage with Mary Lou Shaw, a daughter of John J. Shaw, a merchant of Paris, Kentucky, and they have a daughter, Alma J. Religiously, they are members of the Presby- terian Church. Mr. Davidson is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and in politics is a Democrat.
1 REV. MURRAY SHIPLEY.
REV. MURRAY SHIPLEY, president and one of the founders of the Chil- dren's Home, of Cincinnati, died at his residence at No. 1052 Wesley avenue, Cincinnati, January 20, 1899. Rev. Mr. Shipley was born in 1831 in the city of New York, and was connected by the bonds of kindred with the well known Murray family of that place.
In youth Rev. Mr. Shipley accompanied his parents to Cincinnati and was educated at St. Xavier College. His business career began in the service of the dry goods house of J. D. & C. Jones, with which he was long con- nected, later becoming a partner in the firm of Winne, Haynes & Company. At the age of 35 years he abandoned business pursuits, but later resumed them in the interest of his sons and at the time of death was identified with a nim- . ber of enterprises.
Few men of this city ever proved their charity and philanthropy more effectually than did the late Rev. Mr. Shipley. He was one of the active directors of the Children's Aid Society, which developed mainly through his activity and interest into the Children's Home. The latter institution was founded by Rev. Mr. Shipley in 1864 in a large three-story building on Park street, near the river, in the district occupied by the poor; during the re- mainder of his life he served as its president and its moving spirit. In 1871 this building was abandoned, and the famous old homestead adjoining the
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Fifth District School, on Third street near Plum, was taken possession of by the Children's Home. That building was occupied until 1879, when the Home was moved to its present quarters, on Ninth street near Plum. During these years Murray Shipley gave the work his personal and financial support, and his memory is revered by those in charge of the institution as one of its stanchest supporters. Rev. Mr. Shipley was a life member of the Young Men's Christian Association and did much to promote its efficiency and usefulness. A man of refined tastes and intellectual ability, he was also one who found his greatest pleasure in lightening the burdens of others and in bringing sunshine into clouded lives. For a number of years he was one of the ministers of the Friends' Meeting House at Eighth and Mound streets.
Mrs. Shipley and seven children survive; his sons are leading business men of Cincinnati, and among them are: Caleb W., vice-president and secre- tary of Sechler & Company, carriage builders; and Murray, Jr., who is vice- president and secretary of The Lodge & Shipley Machine Tool Company and secretary of The Dietz Machine Tool Company.
ALBERT BETTINGER.
ALRERT BETTINGER, a well known attorney-at-law of Cincinnati, was born in this city, May 3, 1854, and is a son of Michael and Elizabeth (Angst ) Bettinger.
He was five years of age when he moved with his parents to Tell City, Indiana. His father was a brewer of Cincinnati for many years, and assisted in founding and building up Tell City, where he is now identified with a woolen factory. Albert Bettinger was educated in the common schools and at the Indiana State University at Bloomington, from which he was grad- uated. He then continued in the law department of the same institution. Later he studied law in the office of Kebler & Whitman of Cincinnati, and in 1875 was admitted to the bar. His first practice was in partnership with C. M. Lotze, with whom he continued for five years, then for five years he was with Herman P. Goebel. The latter partnership was dissolved upon the election of Judge Goebel to the Probate bench. Mr. Bettinger continued in practice alone until the expiration of Judge Goebel's six years on the bench, when their association in practice was renewed. He is a lawyer first, last
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and always, and, although he has always been a steadfast Republican, has never sought nor accepted a political office.
Mr. Bettinger was married October 21, 1878, to Antonia Steinauer, by whom he has had three children: Charles, deceased; Antoinette, deceased ; and Alma. The only fraternal order to which our subject belongs is the college Greek letter society, Phi Kappa Psi.
FRED LANGENBECK, M. D.
FRED LANGENBECK, M. D., whose long residence and successful prac- tice in Cincinnati placed him in the front rank of the city's physicians and surgeons, died March 14, 1903. He was born in Germany, June 4, 1836, and was a son of Dr. Fred Langenbeck, who was a well known physician in his locality in Germany, where he died in 1838, leaving two children, our sub- ject being the younger.
Dr. Langenbeck received his literary training in Germany, attending private schools until the age of 18 years when he came to America, locating at Cincinnati in 1857. He entered the Medical College of Ohio and was graduated at that institution in 1872, and immediately entered into practice here. He was well and favorably known through a large part of the city, entertained the most cordial relations with his brother practitioners, was identified with many of the leading charities and public spirited movements and was one of the prominent and valued members of the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine.
In 1860 during a visit to his native land, Dr. Langenbeck was united in marriage with Augusta Adams, and a family of five children were born to them, namely : Nellie, Mamie, Charlotte, Fred and Anna. In politics Dr. Langenbeck was in sympathy with the Republican party.
HON. EDWARD N. CLINGMAN.
HON. EDWARD N. CLINGMAN, formerly member of the Ohio State Senate from Hamilton County, and a member of the Cincinnati bar, was born in this city September 29, 1854. Mr. Clingman began his school career at
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Lebanon, Ohio, and continued it at Farmers' College and Miami University. In 1880 he was graduated from the University of Cincinnati, receiving the degree of B. A. A pleasant memory of his collegiate days is of his connec- tion with the College Journal. Mr. Clingman depended entirely upon his own resources not only to secure his literary but also his legal education. Following his graduation from the University of Cincinnati, he served for two years in the internal revenue service of this district, and then began the study of the law in the office of Hon. Charles E. Brown. In December, 1884, he was admitted to the bar and was immediately taken into partnership by General Brown. He was elected to the Ohio State Senate in 1891, and during his term he gave his best efforts to the service of his section of the State, particularly to the University of Cincinnati, assisting in securing the appropriation for the university building in Burnet Woods Park. He served as chairman of the committee on universities and colleges and as a member of the committees on municipal corporations, common schools, library and judiciary. Miami University later conferred upon Senator Clingman the degree of M. A. It has been one of the aims of his life, to advance the cause of education through every avenue.
On June 30, 1885, Senator Clingman was united in marriage with Anna E. Schaeffer, who is a daughter of Lieut. George M. and Emma (Gunckel) Schaeffer. The family home, which is located in Clifton, is adorned with many works of art, the products of the brush of Mrs. Clingman, who is a talented artist. Mr. and Mrs. Clingman are members of the Episcopal Church.
THOMAS H. DARBY.
THOMAS H. DARBY, assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, is one of the distinguished members of the Hamilton County bar.
Mr. Darby was born in London, England, October 6, 1869, and is a son of Walter and Clara (Oliver) Darby. Immediately after coming to the United States, he began his preparations for the legal profession and in May, 1891, was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School. He at once entered upon the practice of the law in Cincinnati, where he has since re- sided. He soon acquired a lucrative practice and has been identified with
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many of the most prominent criminal and civil cases tried in Hamilton County, notably the Alfred Knapp murder trial and the Johns-Miller postal fraud case. He is well grounded in the law, possesses a keen, discriminating mind and is a man of action, being capable of meeting any surprise the opposition may bring forward. He is strong and convincing in his arguments and on occasions reaches the realms of eloquence. When Mr. McPherson was ap- pointed to succeed Col. William E. Bundy as United States district attorney, Mr. Darby was appointed his assistant, and has since served efficiently in that capacity. He has well equipped offices in the Union Trust Building, and in addition to his official duties has a large private practice to which he attends. He is a man of recognized ability and as he is just entering middle life the possibilities of the future are unlimited. Fraternally, Mr. Darby is a Scottish Rite Mason. In politics he is unswerving in his support of the Republican party, and is an active worker for party success.
WILLIAM MOERLEIN.
WILLIAM MOERLEIN, at the time of his death on September 17, 1896, was probably one of the most popular young men of Cincinnati, and was one who had impressed himself upon its business, and its charitable and social life.
William Moerlein was born November 19, 1865, in the city of Cincin- nati, and was a son of the late Christian Moerlein, whose long and honorable business life in Cincinnati is so well remembered. The latter's business ability and energy, along with other admirable characteristics, were inherited by his son, our subject, but unfortunately the same robust constitution did not accompany them. After acquiring a superior education, William Moer- lein became identified with The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company as its secretary. His close attention to the constantly expanding business caused a breakdown in health, which a trip through Europe failed to repair, and it soon became apparent to devoted friends and relatives, that he could not long remain.
Mr. Moerlein was noted for business ability and for his active sympathy with the things which educate and refine the city. He was deeply interested in art and was a welcome and familiar visitor in all the leading studios; he
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owned many paintings of great value, having probably the finest private col- lection in the city. His large means gave him many opportunities for charity and he was lavish in his donations to the various institutions.
Mr. Moerlein was familiarly known as "Billy" by his intimate friends in the Elm Street Club, where he was a charter member. He belonged to most of the leading social organizations of the city, but was devoted to his family fireside. The beautiful home at Clifton was adorned with all that could make life pleasant and enjoyable.
On May 21, 1891, Mr. Moerlein was united in marriage with Lena Baier, a daughter of George W. Baier, who was a well known citizen of Cincinnati. Both her parents have been dead for many years. Our subject is survived by his widow and a son, William C. J., who was born September 27, 1892. Probably Cincinnati never saw a greater outpouring of sorrowing friends that gathered to show their last tokens of respect at the funeral of William Moerlein. The sorrowing employees of The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company, numbering 500, attended in a body, realizing that a true friend to their interests had passed away. The long concourse of carriages followed the remains to Spring Grove Cemetery, eight carriages being re- quired to carry the exquisite floral tributes, while four sets of pall-bearers attended, all being dear and valued friends. He was laid to rest in a beautiful section of this "God's Acre." His memory will be kept green by those who loved him well and truly mourn.
JEPTHA D. DAVIS, M. D.
JEPTHA D. DAVIS, M. D., one of the leading medical and surgical prac- titioners of Cincinnati, inherits a name and title which has been prominently identified with medical science for several generations. Dr. Davis' grand- father, also named Dr. Jeptha D., was born in 1808 in Kentucky, and he was succeeded by his son, Dr. Jeptha D., born in 1834, at Washington Court House, Ohio. On the maternal side, the ancestry was also connected with the pro- fession of medicine, the mother of our subject being' a daughter of Dr. - Jasper Hand, a noted physician of Hillsboro, Ohio.
Dr. Jeptha D. Davis, the subject of this sketch, was born in 1866, at Circleville, Ohio. When he was a youth, his father removed to Ottawa.
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Kansas, and there our subject attended the local schools and graduated with credit from the Ottawa High School, at the age of 16 years. He then at- tended the State University of Kansas at Lawrence, and there, too, won un- usual honors for his age, graduating with the degree of A. B. when but 20 years old. His natural inclinations led him in the direction of a medical career, and he took up the study of medicine with his uncle, the late eminent Dr. Dawson, of Cincinnati. His graduation from the Medical College of Ohio, bearing off the Gold Medal for the best surgical drawing, but proved more conclusively his natural ability.
After graduation, Dr. Davis was appointed resident physician of the Good Samaritan Hospital, and after serving a year entered into partnership with his preceptor and continued until the latter's death. The Doctor's offices at the northeast corner of Third street and Broadway are the same that were occupied by the firm of Dawson & Davis. Aside from a very large practice, Dr. Davis is a consulting physician of eminence, and also is a lec- turer much in demand. He ranks very high in the profession. In 1903 Dr. Davis was united in marriage with Anna Hunter.
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