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O. E. KLINE. M. D.
Dr. O. E. Kline, physician and surgeon of Columbus, was born in Wood county, October 12, 1874. and is a representative of one of the old families of the state, connected with its history from the period of its carly settlement and development. His father, William Kline, was born in this state, while his grandfather, Jacob Kline, was a native of Germany. Crossing the Atlantic to the new world, he resided for some time in New York and thence went to Seneca county, Ohio. Later he removed to Wood county, where he success- fully engaged in farming and in the conduct of a nursery business. He is now living in Putnam county and is one of the worthy and respected resi-
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«lents of that district. He has never sought to figure in public life but is a citizen of genuine worth, highly esteemed by all who know him. He mar- ried Miss Margaret Brinckman, who was born in Seneca county, Ohio, and is of German descent.
Dr. Kline, spending his boyhood days on his father's farm, pursued his education in the district schools of Wood county and afterward engaged in teaching school for some time, proving a capable educator, his ability being evidenced in the readiness with which he imparted to others the knowledge which he had acquired. Thinking to find other professional labors more profitable and congenial, he took up the study of medicine and won his de- gree in 1904 on his graduation from the Starling Medical College. He then commenced practice in Columbus the same year and since graduating has been connected with the Lawrence Hospital in addition to performing the duties of a constantly growing general practice. He finds inspiration for further study and research through his membership in the Columbus cad- emy of Medicine, the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association.
In 1906 Dr. Kline was married to Miss Elmora Cossal, a native of Ross county, Ohio, and they have one son, William Lawrence. Dr. and Mrs. Kline are well known in the locality where they live and have gained an ex- tensive circle of warm friends in Columbus.
J. A. VAN FOSSEN, M. D.
Dr. J. A. Van Fossen, successfully engaged in the practice of medicine in Columbus, was born in Licking county, Ohio, December 15. 1866, the son of Daniel Van Fossen, also a native of that county and a grandson of Jesse Van Fossen who, in the year 1811, came from Virginia to Ohio. Licking county was at that time a wild district, containing but few inhabitants, and it was necessary for him to go to Zanesville for all accommodations needed for the household. He started on a farm which is now in possession of his son Daniel and which comprised one hundred and sixty acres. As the years have passed, however, Daniel Van Fossen has added to his holdings, until he now owns eight hundred .acres of rich and productive land, while valuable gas wells have been opened all over his farm. He was treasurer of his township. being called again and again to office, although he never sought political office. His election came as the expression of public confidence in his ability and trustworthiness. He is a very highly esteemed resident of Licking county. and has been a cooperative factor in working for the public good. He is the largest tax payer in his section of the country, and his success indicates a well spent life of untiring energy and well-directed enterprise. Although he has attained wealth. his path has never been strewn with the wreck of other men's misfortunes. His prosperity has come to him through legitimate business channels and has been worthily used. In early manhood Daniel Van Fossen wedded Sarah Lake, whose father, Jesse Lake. came from the
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state of Maryland to Ohio in 1835, and settled in Licking county. From early pioneer times the Van Fossen and Lake families have been prominently and helpfully associated with the material development and upbuilding of Ohio. Both Mr. and Mrs. Van Fossen are now more than seventy years of age, and are among the most highly respected as well as the most venerable residents of central Ohio.
Dr. Van Fossen pursued his education in the schools of Utica, Ohio, until he had completed the high-school course, and later he attended Antioch College. He then took up the study of medicine in 1889 and was graduated from the Medical College of Ohio with the class of 1893. He located for practice on North High street in Cohunbus, where he has since remained, al- though the street was then sparsely settled compared with its present pop- ulous condition. In fact, some of the old residents tried to dissuade him from opening an office in a portion of the city where growth was so little advanced, but with wonderful prescience he discerned what the future held in store for that district and he lived to see it become one of the attractive residence localities. He has here built up an extensive and lucrative practice, and his business has been constantly growing in importance as well. He was a teacher of Hygiene in the Ohio Medical University for several years, was elected vice president of the Columbus Academy of Medicine in 1909, and is a member of the State Medical Society and of the American Medical Asso- ciation. Ilis practice is promoted by the fact that he has one of the most per- fectly equipped offices in the city, having all of the latest devices known to the medical fraternity that will assist in promoting health and in checking the ravages of disease.
In 1893 Dr. Van Fossen was married to Miss Lucy Ricketts, a native of Columbus, Ohio, and the daughter of Rev. James S. Ricketts who was born in Perry county, this state. Dr. and Mrs. Van Fossen have two children, Al- dine and Allen. Dr. Van Fossen belongs to Goodale Lodge, A. F. & A. M. His general thought is chiefly given to his professional duties, which he dis- charges with a sense of conscientious obligation. His labors are the exponent of the highest attainment in medical knowledge and skill, and he is continu- ally promoting his efficiency by the most thorough research and investiga- tion.
ARTHUR B. CASE.
Arthur B. Case occupies a prominent position in the commercial circles of the city, as manager for Armour & Company, to which position he has worked his way by his own efforts. In this capacity he manifests a high measure of business ability and judgment, which gives him excellent standing as a business man of the city. His birth occurred in Goshen, Indiana, May 14, 1869, and he is a son of I. A. and Mary (Blaine) Case. The latter, a native of Pennsylvania, departed this life in 1877, while his father, who was a na- tive of New York state, is living in retirement there after having spent many
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years in agricultural pursuits. He also won an enviable reputation as an expert horseman
The public schools of his native city afforded Arthur B. Case his educa- tion, and npon completing his studies he remained at home for a few years assisting his father in the duties of the farm when, being ambitious to launch out in the business world and establish a reputation for himself, he secured employment with the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad, in Chicago, Illinois, with which company he served efficiently in several capacities for a period of eight years. Upon leaving the employ of this company he became connected with Armour & Company, ut South Bend, Indiana, remaining with them for but n brief period when he went to Sandusky, Ohio, where he was en- ployed for about six years, and thence to this city, where he entered the employ of Armour & Company. During the past five years by his excellent business ability, attentiveness to duty, and interest manifested in the welfare of the firm, he was steadily advanced until he was made manager of the firm's in- terests here.
On November 27, 1895. Mr. Case was united in marriage to Miss Ella Morgan, a native of Springfield, Illinois, and the couple have been blessed with two children, Edward Morgan and John Benjamin, both of whom reside with their parents. Mr. Case stands high in the Masonic order, being affiliated with the Scottish Rito Masons and is also a Shriner. He is a man who does not permit the pressure of his business affairs to limit his religions obligations and he holds membership with the Presbyterian church, of which he is a liberal supporter. He is one of the city's most enterprising business men, and is not only n valuable asset to Armour & Company, but also to the financial circles of this city.
OSCAR D. HOWARD.
Oscar D. Howard, n prominent and successful architect of Columbus, was born in Circleville, Ohio, May 10, 1878, his parents being Edwin L. and Caroline (Crist) Howard, natives of Virginia and Circleville, Ohio, respec- tively. The father removed to Circleville in the early '70s. while in 1895 he came to Columbus, being now engaged in the realestate business in this city.
Oscar D. Howard acquired his preliminary education in the schools of his native town and subsequently entered the Ohio State University, from which he was graduated in 1900. on the completion of an architectural and civil engineering course. He then opened an office in Columbus and became ae- tively and succes fully connected with the building interests of the city. In 1905 he formed a partnership with C. L. Inscho and R. J. Merriam, which is still in existence. Among the buildings they have designed and erected are the fine residences of H. C. Werner and J. Il. Ralston. of Columbus, the Car- negie Library at Conneaut, Ohio: the Central school building at Nelsonville. Ohio; Elk- Club at Ashtabula, Ohio: high school at New Lexington, Ohio:
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the Business Men's Club at Piqua, Ohio; residence for Mrs. D. G. Wright at Ironton, Ohio; Central school at Alliance, Ohio; a grade school at Chillicothe, Ohio, and the new home for the Eagles at Columbus. The firm makes a specialty of the erection of school buildings in Columbus and other places. In fact their reputation as skilled architects extends far beyond the limits of this city and most of their work is done in other sections of the state. Mr. Howard has continually added to his proficiency in the line of his chosen profession and well merits the prosperity that has erowned his efforts.
On the 29th of June, 1905, occurred the marriage of Mr. Howard and Miss Irene Miller, a native of Detroit. They have one daughter, Josephine, whose natal day was June 29, 1907. Mr. Howard belongs to the Kappa Sigma, a college fraternity, and the Ohio Club. A young man of genial, cordial nature, he has gained the good will and friendship of all with whom he has been associated and is widely recognized as a most successful business man and public-spirited citizen of Columbus.
WILLIAM H. SARTAIN.
William H. Sartain, vice president and general manager of the Blumer- Sartain Packing Company, was born in Franklin county, Ohio, April 19, 1867. He is a son of Robert and Enuna (Sutton) Sartain, of whom extended mention is made on another page of this work in connection with the sketch of his brother, Albert E. Sartain. No event of special importance occurred to vary the routine of life for him in his youthful days, his time being divided between the duties of the schoolroom, the pleasures of the play- ground and certain tasks which were assigned to him through parental au- thority. He continued his education until he became a pupil in the high school of Harrisburg and afterward started in business life with his father, who was a harness manufacturer. He commenced in this way when seventeen years of age and after three years devoted to that work had the opportunity of entering the employ of Mr. Blumer, who was engaged in the wholesale meat business. For nearly five years he remained in Mr. Blummer's employ on a sal- ary and in 1893 became an equal partner. the firm being then Bimmer & Sar- tain, and so continuing until 1907, when the business was incorporated with a capital stock of one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars, under the name of the Blumer-Sartain Packing Company. They had an annual business of nearly a half million dollars, which is confined to the state of Ohio but expect soon to extend their trade relations into neighboring states. They now employ forty-one workmen, do their own manufacturing and have a cold air storage. Their killing capacity is one hundred hog- daily and one hundred beeves weekly. They do a general packing business, handling both fresh and sal meats and their trademark is Ohio Pride Brand. Since the incorporation of the busness Mr. Sartain has been vice president and general manager and is well qualified to fill a position of executive control. as he has worked his way upward from a humble begining. learning the business in every detail.
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In 1891 Mr. Sartain was joined in wedlock to Miss Rose Enderli, who was born February 12, 1885. They have one child, Helen Emma, born September 28, 1900, now a student in the public schools. Mr. Sartain exer- cises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the repub- lican party but does not seek nor desire office. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, the Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen of the World and is, moreover, a member of the Methodist church. His life is actuated by high and honorable principles, manifest in his business and social relations and in his connection with publie interests. He endorses various movements for the welfare and progress of the community and his influence is always found on the side of justice, truth and right.
CHARLES EBER BONEBRAKE.
Charles Eber Bonebrake is well known as the secretary of The Ohio Se- curities Company. He was born in Westerville. Franklin county, August 13, 1857, a son of the Rev. Daniel Bonebrake, a United Brethren minister, who was born in Preble county, Ohio. His ministerial duties took him into all parts of the state. In 1851 he went to Westerville as a student and finally settled there. As a minister he served as pastor of the United Brethren church at Columbus and in other places did equally good work in promoting the moral development of the state. He was honored with preferment as one of the influential ministers of his denomination. A life of untiring activity, consecrated zeal and great usefulness was ended when on the 30th of Sep- tember, 1904, he was called to the home beyond. His wife, in her maiden- hood. Miss Hester Ann Bishop, was born in Westerville and was the youngest of the thirteen children of Captain John and Sarah (Von Bremer) Bishop, of the state of New York, who came to Columbus in 1818 and later cast in their lot with the pioneer settlers of Blendon township. Mrs. Bonebrake was a faith- ful companion and helpmate to her husband not only in the careful control of the household but also in the church work. Her death occurred in 1889.
Charles E. Bonebrake is indebted to the public-school system of Ohio for the educational privileges which he enjoyed up to the time that he became a high-school student. He was afterward graduated from Otterbein University of Westerville, completing his course in 1882, when the Bachelor of Science degree was conferred upon him. In December, 1881, he came to Columbus as an employe of the State Journal, acting as reporter and also working as cor- respondent for various newspapers. At the same time he was also connected with the Associated Press and did active service on the reportorial staff of the State Journal. In 1887 he purchased the Sunday Herald, which he pub- lished until 1891 and then sold. In 1898 he became chief clerk in the office of his brother, L. D. Bonebrake, the state commissioner of common schools, with whom he remained for six years, or until 1904. He then joined his brother in organizing the Ohio Securities Company of Columbus, of which he has since been the secretary and treasurer. This is a financial and selling
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organization and the company has enjoyed phenomenal success since its in- ception. Mr. Bonebrake's previous business experience well qualified him for his work in this connection. He is recognized as an alert, energetic man, read- ily adapting himself to the needs of the situation, while his judgment is sound and reliable. He is director of the Central Ohio Building & Loan Company and of the Pebbles Merchandise Company and is also connected with several other business enterprises, all of which have benefitted by the stimulus of his activity and keen sagacity.
On the 11th of December, 1884. Mr. Bouebrake was married to Miss Annie M. Blaser, a daughter of Dr. C. and Jane E. (Turner) Blaser of Cohnbns. Mr. Bonebrake is well known in this city because of his activity in political, military and social circles. He is a stalwart republican and is al- ways able to support his position by intelligent argument. In former years he took a very active part in local work of the party and for two terms served as commissioner of jurors under the appointment of the common pleas court. He was also at one time a member of Company C of the Fourteenth Regi- ment of the Ohio National Guard. Ifis fraternal connections are with Junia Lodge, I. O. O. F., and the Algonquin Tribe of Red Men. He is likewise a member of the Ohio Club and his favorite pastime is fishing. These associa- tions indicate mich of the nature and interests of Mr. Bonebrake but while he is enthusiastic in support of any movement with which he becomes allied he never allows outside interests to interfere with his business affairs and is making substantial and gratifying progress in his chosen field of labor.
WILLIAM N. WEINMAN.
William N. Weinman, president and manager of the Weinman Pump Manufacturing Company, was born in Columbus, June 4, 1869. His father, George M. Weinman, was a native of this city, where in 1863 he established the Columbus Steam Pump Works, later converted into the Weinman Ma- chine Works .. He was the inventor and patenter of the Weinman Stean Pump, in the manufacture of which he was engaged extensively until his death, which occurred in 1878. He was also a member of the firm control- ling the Scioto Boiler Works, being associated with William B. Hayden in the ownership and operation of this enterprise until his death. The ex- tent and importance of this business concern made him one of the foremost manufacturers of the city. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Pfeifer) Weinman, a native of Delaware, Ohio, is yet living.
In the public schools of Columbus, William N. Weinman pursued his education and at the age of nineteen years assumed charge of the business. which had been established by his father but which had been leased to Royce & Pulling after his father's death. Since assuming the management, Mr. Weinman has taken out several new patents on steam pumps and pump- ing machinery and has steadily increased the business until the present quarters have now become too small. He has incorporated and will creet a
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large plant, thereby increasing the output, for the present capacity is in- sufficient to supply the demand. Since assuming control of Mr. Weinman has displayed marked enterprise, combined with a thorough knowledge of the business and is developing one of the important industries of the city.
On the 27th of May, 1891, Mr. Weinman was married to Miss Nettie Heinmiller, a daughter of Ex-Sheriff Heinmiller of this city, and they have one child, Ruth Elizabeth, in her second year. The family residence is at No. 380 King avenue and was erected by Mr. Weinman eight years ago. His recreations are hunting and fishing. He belongs to the Columbus Board of Trade and to several scientifie and social organizations, including the Ohio Club and various Masonic bodies, including the Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of the Second Presbyterian church. In manner he is frank and genial but modestly inclined. always preferring the retirement of quiet home life to prominence in any public relations outside his business connections.
T. EWING MILLER.
The life history of T. Ewing Miller constitutes an integral chapter in the annals of Columbus, for though he is now living retired at Ponce Park, Florida, he was for many years n distinguished and leading citizen here. In all that he did he was actnated by a spirit of devotion to the public good, as well as by laudable ambition to attain individual success, and the city profited in large measure by his labors and enterprise.
He was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, January 19, 1829, a son of Eli Miller. He is indebted to the public schools and Kenyon College for his educational opportunities and on leaving school he engaged in merchandising in his native village until 1856. In the meantime his activity in political circles had won him recognition and he was appointed by President Pierce United States consul at Bordeaux, France.
In 1859 Mr. Miller returned to Columbus, Ohio, and established the wholesale dry-goods form of Miller, Green & Joyce, remaining as its senior member for many years. This business was developed along substantial lines until it became one of the largest and most reliable in Ohio. All through his active business life Mr. Miller was found competent to cope with com- plex problems and displayed remarkable discernment in his investments. While engaged in mercantile pursuits he also became an extensive dealer in real estate and through this avenue of activity contributed in large measure to the development and upbuilding of the city. He was instrumental in erecting many business blocks as well as residences and in all of his under- takings the public was a large indirect beneficiary. He was one of the organizers of the Scioto Valley Railroad and its first president. He was also one of the builders and organizers of the Columbus, Cincinnati & Midland Railroad and remained as one of its directors until 1906. He became equally well known in financial circles, serving at different times as vice president and president of the Commercial National Bank, his official connection there-
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with covering a quarter of a century Whatever Mr. Miller undertook in business lines eventually found expression in successful achievement. He early recognized that the source of one's power lies within himself and knew that energy, determination and perseverance were the only sure foundation upon which to rest one's achievements.
Aside from interests which resulted to his own benefit Mr. Miller was very active in movements relative to the public good. He was one of the organizers of the Columbus board of trade and was very active in support of edneational progress. He served for six years as a trustee of the Ohio State University and has always labored effectively and earnestly to promote the interests of the public schools. For many years he figured as a prominent republican of Ohio, serving for a long period on the state executive committee and taking an active part in shaping the policy and molding the destiny of the republi- can party in Ohio.
In 1855 Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth McComb, a member of a prominent family of this state. She died in 1861 and in 1865 Mr. Miller wedded Miss Amanda J. Harris, a daughter of Senator Ira Harris, of New York. In 1902 he lost his second wife. His two sons, consti- tuting his entire family, are Ira Harris Miller, who was born in 1865 and is now living in Florida: and Theron B. Miller, who was born in 1870 and is now a practicing attorney of Columbus. His third son, Louis Gillespie Miller, was born in 1875 and died December 13, 1908.
Mr. Miller still holds membership in the Columbus Club and belongs also to the Middle Bass Club and the Halifax River Club of Florida. He was for many years one of the most prominent and representative business men of Columbus and left the impress of his individuality for good upon this city, where his name is widely known and honored.
The following is quoted from the Cornell Alumni News of March 3, 1909:
"Louis Gillespie Miller, first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, died on December 13 last in the Naval Hospital at Canacao, Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Miller's home was in Columbus, Ohio. He entered Cornell in 1892 and studied architecture for three years. He was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and a brother of Theron Butler Miller '93. Soon after he left college he obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and he saw active service with Admiral Sampson's fleet in the war with Spain."
CHARLES R. LONGSWORTH, M. D.
Dr. Charles R. Longsworth, an enterprising and successful representative of the medical profession in Columbus, was born in Van Wert county, Ohio, October 25, 1869, his parents being Reece N. and Catherine (Somerset) Longs- worth, natives of Maryland and Ohio respectively, who are now deceased. He supplemented the preliminary education which he obtained in the country
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