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able of taking a comprehensive view of life and its purposes, he has become an active factor in movements not only of local value but also those which indicate the trend of the world's progress and his labors as an educator in early manhood, as a lawyer in later life, as a manufacturer and railroad promoter and as one of the most prominent representatives of the military interests of the state have all constituted him preeminently a man of action and one who has wielded a wide influence.
SAMUEL SNIDER.
Samuel Snider, devoting his entire time to his duties as president of the J. J. Snider Lumber Company, was born near Rehoboth township, Perry county, Ohio, August 7, 1843. His paternal grandfather, Nicholas Snider, was a native of Germany and served as a soldier in that country. He came as a pioneer settler to Ohio taking up his abode in Somerset, Perry county, in 1810 and theneeforth pursuing his work, whereby he attained a comfortable competence and at the same time contributed to the substantial development of the community. His son, Peter Snider, was born in Perry county and fol- lowed the occupation of farming throughout his entire life in support of his family. He won a goodly measure of success in tilling the soil and became a substantial and well known citizen of his native county, where he con- tinued his residence up to the time of his death, which occurred in March, 1890, when he was seventy-two years of age. He married Eleanor Dean, also a native of Perry county, who survived him several years and passed away in 1899.
No event of special importance occurred to vary the routine of farm life for Samuel Snider in his boyhood and youth. He was reared on his father's farm in Perry county and in the summer months worked in the fields, while in the winter seasons he attended the district schools to the age of sixteen years. He afterward devoted his entire time for two years to the labors of the farm and at the age of eighteen he started out upon an independent busi- ness life, becoming a shingle maker in one of the old-time shingle mills of Perry county in the vicinity of his father's home. He thus worked for five or six years and was very successful in this period of his life. Carefully sav- ing his earnings, as the result of his diligence and economy his capital was at length sufficient to enable him to purchase a sawmill and engage in busi- ness on his own account in 1867. He joined his brother in a partnership under the name of Snider Brothers and they began the operation of their mill, which was located in Perry county. Later they bought three other mills, which they continued to operate until 1892 and Samuel Snider then sold out to his brother. In the previous year-1891-he had become asso- ciated with his brother, J. J. Snider, in the establishment of a planing mill and lumberyard in Columbus, their brother, William Snider, also becoming interested in the concern, although he later traded his interest to Samuel Snider for the latter's sawmill business in Perry county. The J. J. Snider
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Lumber Company was incorporated in 1891 with J. J. Snider as president and Samuel Snider as treasurer. The business has had a remarkable growth during the period of its existence and is still expanding along lines of sub- stantial and gratifying development. In 1900 a trade was effected whereby Samuel Snider became principal owner of the business at Columbus and since that time has been president of the company. He employs about forty- five men and handles all kinds of hard and soft woods and likewise operates a planing mill in the manufacture of lumber. In all of his business dealings he has been straightforward and energetic and has conducted his affairs with the strictest regard to a high standard of commercial ethics. He is also presi- dent and one of the directors of the People's Bank, which is likewise proving a paying investment but he devotes the greater part of his time and atten- tion to his lumber business and the J. J. Snider Lumber Company ranks among the foremost in the trade of this city.
Mr. Snider finds his chief source of rest and recreation in driving, and is very fond of good horses, always having some splendid specimens of the noble steed in his stables. He belongs to the Catholic church and gives his political allegiance to the democracy. In former years he was more or less active in politics and served as a commissioner of Perry county, Ohio.
On the 11th of October, 1865, Mr. Snider was married to Miss Margaret Reynolds, of Springfield, Ohio, and unto them were born five children but Mary, the eldest, and Stephen A. and Margaret, the fourth and fifth mem- bers of the family are now deceased. Ellen and Catherine, twins, are both married. Mr. Snider is a self-made man whose thrift, industry and integ- rity have been the strong points in a successful career. He stands as a splen- did example of the chivalrous and publicspirited American citizen, con- servative in his habits and of keen, discerning mind. His salient character- istics are such as are worthy of emulation and have gained for him the re- spect and good will of a large circle of warm friends.
EDMUND BRUSH BRADSHAW.
Among the enterprising business men of Columbus who maintain their residence in the suburb of Westerville is numbered Edmund Brush Brad- shaw, who started upon the journey of life December 23, 1876. His birth occurred upon a farm three miles north of Zanesville, in Muskingum county, Ohio, his parents being John W. and Margaret (Ball) Bradshaw, the former a native of Mount Ephraim, Ohio, and the latter of Cumberland, Maryland. They are now residents of Columbus and their family numbers two sons and a daughter: Herbert B., Margaret B. and Edmund B. The elder son is now assistant inventor with the National Cash Register Company, of Dayton, Ohio.
On the old home farm Edmund B. Bradshaw remained until nineteen years of age, working in the fields through the summer months and pur- suing his education in the district schools during the winter seasons. How-
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ever, he spent one year in Chicago when about eleven years of age and was a student in the Englewood Normal. Ile also attended school in Zanesville and completed his education in the public schools of Columbus and the Columbus Academy. Early in his business career he spent two years in the Commercial National Bank and the old Fourth National Bank in a clerical capacity, after which he went to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where he was em- ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in the general freight agent's office. Subsequently he returned to Columbus and was for two years with the Columbus Buggy Company as acting assistant superintendent. For the past eight years he has been connected with the Standard Oil Company in this city in credit work and accounting. He is an expert in those lines and is numbered among the trusted representatives of the great corporation in the city.
On the 18th of August, 1903, Mr. Bradshaw was married to Miss Lily Biekerton Thomas, a daughter of the late Dr. Charles H. Thomas of Balti- more, Maryland, who was a prominent homeopathic physician of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw have two interesting little children: James Ball, born July 31, 1904; and Lilyan Biekerton, November 25, 1906. Four years ago Mr. Bradshaw came to Westerville and erected a handsome residence which is now occupied by his family. He is regarded as one of the pro- gressive and enterprising residents of this suburb and is now the president of the newly organized board of trade. His political support is given to the republican party and he stands at all times for that which is progressive and beneficial in public as well as in private life.
ORLA H. MOSIER.
Among the younger men of the city who are becoming prominent in the legal profession and who thus far have won considerable prestige at the county bar in Orla HI. Mosier, whose birth occurred in Pickerington, this state, December 27, 1870. He has been in the active practice of law for the past fifteen years and during that time has met with splendid success, his professional popularity and ability winning him a liberal clientage. He is a son of Darius and Beatrice (Ricketts) Mosier, his father being a native of Fairfield county, this state, where his birth occurred October 21, 1848. There the elder Mr. Mosier followed general agriculture and stock-raising nutil the outbreak of the Civil war, when his patriotic zeal led him to respond to the call for soldiers, and he enlisted in the First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and served throughout the entire conflict with considerable distinction. At the close of the war he returned to his farm where he has since resided in the pursuit of his occupation. His mother, who was born in Pickerington, this state, in 1846. is a descendant of an old and illustrious family, among the members of which was the historie Robert Bruce.
The boyhood days of Orla H. Mosier were spent on his father's farm, where he acquired his preliminary education in the district school, in the
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meantime engaging in the general routine of agricultural life. Later he attended the public school at Reynoldsburg, and after he had completed his studies there he taught school for a while in Fairfield county, and upon leaving that profession and completing a business course he became em- ployed as a bookkeeper and held this position until he entered the law de- partment of the Ohio State University. He successfully passed his examina- tions for admission to the bar and on March 8, 1894, was licensed as an attorney-at-law in the state of Ohio. On May 1, of the same year, he started his legal practice and since then his clientage has been steadily growing and he has won considerable popularity as a skilled and accomplished at- torney.
Mr. Mosier was united in marriage to Thirza Deaver, whose birth oc- curred September 13, 1879, and they have one daughter, Dorothy D., who is in her sixth year. In addition to being a member of the Franklin County Bar Association Mr. Mosier also belongs to the Knights of Pythias ยท and the Woodmen of the World. While he is attentive to business he is at the same time fond of outdoor sports and during his leisure time resorts to such for recreation. He is a profound student, well versed in the literature of his profession, and being energetic and aggressive he merits a place of high standing among the members of the legal fraternity.
HUGH KENNEDY LINDSEY.
HIugh Kennedy Lindsey is the junior partner of the firm of Jennings & Lindsey, civil engineers and surveyors, who are doing an extensive business in Columbus. He is yet a young man and the future undoubtedly holds in store for him greater successes than he has already achieved. He was born in Middleport, Ohio, September 22, 1881, a son of John B. and Mary (Kennedy) Lindsey. His paternal grandfather was one of the earliest, settlers of Meigs county, Ohio, and was of Scotch descent. He devoted his life to farming and in following that occupation took an active and help- ful part in reclaiming the wild land of Meigs county for the purposes of civilization. In the maternal line Mr. Lindsey is a direct descendant of Mary, Queen of Scots. The historic name of the family, which is of Celtic origin, was Ceanna Thighe, meaning the head of a sept or clan. The fam- ily descends from the ancient earls of Carrick in Ayrshire, who seem to have changed their name from Carrick to Kennedy in the fourteenth century. The present King of England is also the present Earl of Carrick and traveled on the continent under that title. Representatives of the family came to this country in 1830 and settled in Bucks county, Pennsylvania.
John B. Lindsey, the father, was born in Meigs county, Ohio, in 1856, and is a railroad contractor, having done much of the work of the Ohio Central & Hocking Valley Railroad Company. He is also very prominent in politics, being recognized as one of the leaders of the republican party
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in Meigs county. He wedded Mary Kennedy, who was born in Middleport, Ohio, in May, 1856, and was a daughter of a druggist of that place.
Reared in the town of his nativity, Hugh K. Lindsey pursued his ele- mentary education in the public schools of Middleport and afterward entered the Ohio State University. He was about eighteen years of age when in 1899 he started upon his business career as a civil engineer in the service of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. He has also been em- ployed by the Ohio Central Railroad Company and in the city engineering department of Columbus. In November, 1906, he entered into partnership with N. D. Monsarrat, under the firm style of Monsarrat & Lindsey, civil engineers and surveyors. In August, 1907, he bought out his partner and combined with F. W. Jennings, under the name of Jennings & Lindsey, civil engineers and surveyors. Their business is scarcely equaled by that of any other firm or individual in this line in the city and their extensive patronage is indicative of the public confidence reposed in them profession- ally.
Mr. Lindsey has become widely and favorably known during his resi- dence in the capital city and has gained many friends here. He is a charter member of the Ohio state chapter of the Delta Upsilon and is a Jungle Imp. In November, 1908, he was elected county surveyor on the republican ticket, the first republican ever elected to that position in this county, and also the youngest man ever elected to a similar position. His term begins in Septem- ber, 1909, and will expire in September, 1911. He is very active in politics, his opinions carrying weight in party councils, while his political influence is widely felt. He is a member of the Republican Glee Club and also a member of the Ohio Society of Civil Engineers.
SAMUEL GALLOWAY OSBORN.
Samuel Galloway Osborn, who has already demonstrated his capability in the office of police judge, to which he was elected in November, 1908, was born in Columbus, February 27, 1871. His father, Charles L. Osborn, a native of this city, was well known as a merchant of the firm of Osborn & Company, who were pioneers in the dry-goods trade in the capital city. For a long period he remained a prominent and respected representative of commercial interests here and died April 11, 1907, at the age of sixty-two years. He wedded Mary Galloway, a daughter of the IIon. Samuel Gallo- way, who was a well known statesman and politician of Columbus. The death of Mrs. Osborn occurred in 1884.
In the public schools Samuel G. Osborn pursued his early education and afterward entered the law department of the Ohio State University. from which he was graduated with the class of 1897. The same year he was admitted to the bar and was associated in general practice with Congress- man Taylor until elected to the office of police judge. While an active mem- ber of the bar, he was regarded as a strong advocate and safe counselor
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His ability at the bar was based upon thorough preparation and careful study of each specific case. His analytical mind enabled him to readily de- termine the factors which entered into the litigation and to give to cach its due relative preparation. He enjoyed a good clientage until elected to the bench and is now bending his efforts toward the administration of the law in prompt and capable manner.
On the 18th of June, 1908, in Columbus, Mr. O-born was married to Miss Marietta Cole, a daughter of Wendell Cole of this city. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity and the Elks lodge and is also a member of the Olentangy and Buckeye Clubs, the Republican Club and the Phi Delta Phi, a legal fraternity. He is also connected with the Franklin Bar Association. In his political views Mr. Osborn is a republican and has always been active in the work of the party, keeping at all times well informed on the questions and issues of the day, so that he supports his position by intelligent argu- ment and effective party work. He attends St. Paul's Episcopal church and resides at No. 99 North Champion avenue. A life long resident of Colum- bus, he is widely known, with a large circle of friends almost equally num- bered with the circle of his acquaintance.
JOHN JOYCE.
The life history of John Joyce is a notable illustration of the fact that "there is a path which leads from the lowest depths to the highest altitudes." At the starting point of his business career John Joyce had no external assis- tance, the foundation for his success being found in his inherent qualities of industry, perseverance and unfaltering integrity. In his later years he stood as one of the conspicuous figures in mercantile circles in Columbus-a genial, generons man, honored and respected by all.
A native of Ireland. Mr. Joyce was born July 14. 1830, and remained a resident of his native country until 1850, when at the age of nineteen years he started for America, making the voyage in a sailing vessel which was thirty- five days between the European harbor and New York. He came alone, at- tracted by the business chances of the new world and made his way direct to Columbus, Ohio, where his brother. James Joyce, had obtained for him a posi- tion as bookkeeper in the house of Kilbourne. Kuhns & Company. He reached this city with a cash capital of less than five dollars but he realized the fact that determination and industry constitute the very foundation npon which to build snecess and that he manifested these qualities in his new position is evidenced by the fact that he remained with the house for twelve years and was admitted to the firm as a junior partner. Throughout his entire life there was not a single esoteric phase in his career. Hle based his advancement upon diligence and determination, was never content to do his second best in any relation or to give a service that was not the expression of his utmost ability.
On severing his connections with the Kilbourne-Kuhus Company he was appointed a -- istant po-tmaster of Columbus under his father-in-law, Thomas
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Miller, and occupied that position for four years. The next step in his bus- iness career was the establishment, in 1866, of a wholesale dry goods house at the corner of High and Long streets under the firm name of Millers, Green & Joyce and thus he became a recognized factor in the commercial circles of the city. Two years later John Miller, the senior partner, withdrew and removed to Chicago, at which time the firm style of Miller, Green & Joyce was adopted and so continued until 1882, when it became Green, Joyce & Company. From the outset the enterprise figured among the prominent dry goods houses of Columbus and the business extended over Ohio and adjoining states. Mr. Joyce in a position of executive control directed his energies Inrgely to organ- ization, constructive effort and administrative direction. His was an active career in which he accomplished important and far-reaching results, contri- buting in no small degree to the expansion of the business, which was recog- nized as a factor in commercial progress in Columbus as well as a source of gratifying individual profit to the owners. Following the withdrawal of Mr. Miller and the death of Mr. Green, two of the original partners, the business was incorporated in 1902 as the Green-Joyce Company, with John Joyce as president ; John Joyce, Jr., vice president and treasurer; and Albert G. Joyce "is secretary. John Joyce remained at the head of the enterprise until his death. In the meantime a mammoth enterprise had been developed until the business of the house amounts to more than five million dollars ammally, while thirty traveling salesmen represent it upon the road, the business covering a wide territory. The magnificent building at the corner of High and Chestnut streets is the material expression of the thought and well defined plans of John Joyce, who at his death turned over to his sons a most carefully organized commercial concern, having previously directed their business experience and training so that they were capable of taking up the great work which he laid down.
His fertility of resource enabled Mr. Joyce to extend his efforts into other fields of business activity and he became a recognized factor in financial circles as one of the organizers and directors of the Commercial National Bank. He was likewise vice president of the Citizens Telephone Company and many other business concerns of Columbus profited by his financial assistance, active co- operation and wise counsel.
In 1859 Mr. Joyce was united in marriage to Miss Eliza L. Miller a daughter of Thomas Miller, one of the pioneer citizens of Franklin county. She still survives him and is yet n resident of Columbus. They became the parents of ten children, of whom five are yet living: Mrs William J. Byrne, of this city; John. now president of the Green-Joyce Company; Albert G., director and assistant manager of the company; Williams J. vice president ; and Mrs. James E. Hagerty.
The death of Mr. Joyce occurred January 31, 1908, after a residence of almost fifty-eight years in Columbus. Throughout almost that entire period he was recognized as a man of affairs and one who wielded a wide influence. He early learned to correctly value his own powers and to understand his limni- tations and he realized also that the qualities which are deemed essential as factors in a successful business career are those which any one may cultivate. He studied the trade and the demands of public taste, introduced modern and
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original ideas for the development of the business and in his later years had leisure to enjoy the fruits which his enterprise and labor had wrought. He was never so absorbed in money making that he did not feel a personal interest in the representatives of the house, maintaining at all times cordial, helpful relations with his employes, to whom he willingly gave assistance if the neces- sities of the case demanded. He was generous in the use of his wealth, respond- ing readily to a call for charity and throughout his life remained one of the most genial of men. The recognition of his intrinsic worth caused his friend- ship to be most prized by those who knew him best-a fnet which indicated that his character would bear the scrutiny of close acquaintance. A strong- minded, generous-spirited man. he stood as a high type of American manhood and an embodient of that progress which in the last half century has drawn to this country the admiring gaze of all nations.
JOHN WILLIAM JONES.
The humanitarian work which Ohio is doing for her unfortunate chil- dren largely finds its center in Columbus where are located several of the institutions for the enre of those to whom an untoward fate has denied some of the gifts which nature bestows. Mr. Jones is numbered among those who are actively connected with the work for the aid and instruction of those who are enable to enjoy the benefits of public school instruction, for he is how superintendent of the State School for the Deaf. He was born in Meigs township, Adams county, Ohio, January 25, 1860. His father, Sam- vel Jones, also a native of this state, was a farmer by occupation and a prom- inent and useful man in his community. He took an active interest in edu- cational work and in later years was local pension agent. Ile married Sophia Clark, of a well known family of that place. Her father, who was a native of Ireland, was a merchant and farmer. The mother was a school teacher, as were many other members of the father's family. The death of Samuel Jones occurred in April, 1904, when he had reached the venerable age of seventy-eight years.
In the country schools John William Jones began his education and later attended a select school where he prepared for teaching. He also pur- sned a course at the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio, and was graduated therefrom in 1885 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. He next pursued a post-graduate course at the Ohio University at Athens, where he was given a degree of Bachelor of Pedagogy in 1893. Subsequently in 1902, he received the degree of Master of Arts from Gallandet College in recognition of his work as superintendent of the State School for the Deaf. For several years, beginning at the age of eighteen years, he en- gaged in teaching in the country schools, was afterward principal of the school at Rome, Ohio, 1883-84, and was later appointed superintendent of the public schools at Manchester. Ohio, where he remained from 1885 until 1895. and in the latter year was elected by the board of trustees to his present
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