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On the 7th of June, 1900, Mr. Hopkins was married to Miss Matie L. Lockett, a daughter of John W. and Belle (Atkinson) Lockett, of Henderson, Kentucky. Her father is a prominent lawyer and jurist of that state, gaining fame at the bar that has mmmbered many distinguished members. Mrs. Hopkins is active in club and social circles and is a lady of broad, general culture, in- nate refinement and marked literary taste. By her marriage she has become the mother of one daughter, Virginia Belle, now five years of age. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins hold membership in the Presbyterian church and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party. He is also a member of the Columbus Club and the Arlington Country Club. With marked ability in his profession and with clear business discernment and sound judgment, he has so directed his labors and placed his investments that he is now one of the most substantial residents of Cohimbus.
HENRY GUMBLE.
Henry Gumble is successfully practicing law as a member of the firmn of Gumble & Gumble, of Columbus, and that he is honored by his fellow mem- bers of the profession in this part of the state was indicated in his election to the presidency of the Franklin County Bar Association, which has in its mem- bership some of the foremost representatives of the legal profession in the Ohio valley. Born in Columbus on the 20th of August, 1863, he was a son of Max and Miriam (Wise) Gumble, both of whom were natives of Germany, but are now deceased. The year 1858 witnessed their arrival in this city, where the father conducted business as a successful merchant for some time.
The public schools of Columbus afforded Henry Gumble his educational privileges and from 1881 until 1883 he attended the Cincinnati Law School, being graduated in the latter year with the degree of Bachelor of Law. Not being old enough for admission to the bar at that time it was not until the 20th of August, 1884, that he reached an age that did not preclude his active connection with the courts. On his twenty-first birthday he was admitted at the supreme court and since that time he has remained an active representa- tive of the profession. Immediately after leaving high school, in 1880, he had entered the office of Outhwaite & Linn and following his graduation from the law school he returned to that firm, with whom he remained until 1886, when he became secretary to Congressman Outhwaite and went with him to Wash- ington. Later he became assistant disbursing clerk in the national house of representatives, continuing to fill that position until 1889. when he entered upon the private practice of law as a member of the firm of Outhwaite. Linn, McNaughton & Gumble, of Columbus. This relation was maintained until 1894 when Mr. McNaughton died and the firm became Outhwaite, Linn & Gumble, so continuing until April. 1896, when Mr. Gumble withdrew and formed a partnership with Nathan Gumble, under the style of Gumble & Gumble. This firm now has an extended practice in general as well as special lines of the law, their clientage being of an important and representative char-
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acter. Mr. Gumble prepares his cases with great thoroughiness and care and gives to his clients the benefit of unwearied industry. He never forgets, how- ever. that he owes a still higher allegiance to the majesty of the law and in all things holds to a high standard of professional ethics.
Mr. Gumble was the first president of the first civil service commission formed under a law applied to the city of Columbus, filling that position for one term. He is also a stockholder in some of the banks of Columbus and has thus become a factor in the financial circles of the city.
On the 24th of September, 1891, Mr. Gumble was married to Miss Mollie Beatrice and Max. He is socially connected with the Ohio Club and is also a member of the State Bar Association. In his profession he has succeeded admirably and has built up a practice that few men of his age would not envy. Harmon, of Columbus and they have two bright and interesting children,
FELIX A. JACOBS.
Felix A. Jacobs, of whom there are cited many tangible evidences of his publie spirit and devotion to the best interests of the community in its ma- terial, intellectual, political, social and moral progress, was born in Columbus, Ohio, August 3, 1840, a son of Cornelius and Christenia (Gangloff) Jacobs. The father was a native of Germany, born near Mayence, and came to Co- lumbus in 1834. The mother was born near Pfalsburg. Alsace-Lorraine, at that time a province of France, and on the 1st of June, 1829, left her native country with her parents. After continuons travel they reached Mansfield, Ohio, on Christmas day of the same year and became residents of Perry coun- ty. Ohio. Cornelius Jacobs was a gunsmith by trade and for a time conducted a gun shop and general store, while later he engaged in the manufacture of scales. He served as a member of the city council in early days and was also a member of the fire companies. He likewise organized an artillery company, of which he became captain and later was commissioned a major of artillery. Ile took a prominent part in building the first Catholic church in Columbus, known as the Little Stone Church, and after a few years, when it became too small to accommodate the congregation. he drew the plans and superintended the building of Holy Cross church on the corner of Rich and Fifth streets. In 1847 he purchased a farm in Prairie township, upon which he resided until 1874, when he returned to the city and here made his home until his death in 1883. while his wife survived until 1900. They were parents of three sons and three daughters, of whom Felix A., William E. and Bertha are now living.
Felix A. Jacobs was partially reared on the home farm to which his parents removed when he was abont seven years of age. In 1866, with his two brothers, Henry L. and William E. Jacobs, he formed the firm of Jacobs Brothers, engaging in the manufacture and sale of agricultural implements. In 1872 the brothers secured an interest in what was known as the Revolving Scraper Company, now the Kilbourne & Jacobs Manufacturing Company, of which Mr. Jacobs is the first vice president. His brother Henry was super-
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intendent of the business up to the time of his death on the 14th of September, 1901. In addition to his interests in that extensive enterprise Felix A. Jacobs is a director and vice president of the Columbus Brick & Terra Cotta Com- pany: holds a similar position with the Tallmadge Hardware Company; is a stockholder and director in the Union National Bank and the Columbus Machine Company; and has interests in many local enterprises and in real estate.
While his business interests entitle Mr. Jacobs to prominent mention in this volume, he has also done most ereditable work in connection with public progress. He served for one term in the city council and as director of public improvements under Mayor Samuel L. Black. Under his direction the plans were completed for the storage dam to be built at its present site and twice bids were received for its construction but in both cases, on complaint of in- terested parties, he was enjoined from entering into contract to build the dam. In the meantime, the city being threatened with a water famine, he con- structed an iron conduit with numerous artesian wells drilled into the rock along the side of the conduit, which furnished an abundant supply of water for all demands through several dry seasons and until the conduit was aban- doned and the water taken from the reservoir. In addition the west side levee was constructed. The first municipal electric light plant was also pul in operation by Mr. Jacobs and the plans for a sewer and sewage disposal plant and the plans for eliminating the west side grade crossing were drawn under his direction, while similar publie improvements were also instituted through the department of public improvements while he was incumbent in the office.
Mr. Jacobs is a member of the Catholic church, was an original member of the Thurman Democratie Club, is a member of the Columbus Club, of the Board of Trade and of the North Side Business Association and in connection with these varions organizations has done much effective work for the city's welfare and advancement.
JOHN J. STODDART.
Well known as a lawyer John J. Stoddart is equally well and widely known as a friend of liberal and popular education, his labors in both con- nections bringing him into prominence. A man of high scholarship, of pro- found erudition and practical ability as a lawyer, he has achieved success in his profession because he has worked for it, his prestige at the bar of Columbus standing in evidence of his ability and of the intrinsic worthiness of the char- acter of the man. He has utilized his splendid intellectual forces to the best purpose; has directed his great energy into legitimate channels; and in his career has ever recognized the fact that only industry, perseverance, study, in- tegrity and fidelity to duty will lead to success. The profession of law offers no opportunities save to such determined spirits. It is an arduous, exacting, discouraging calling to one who is unwilling to subordinate all his powers to its demands, but to the mind that is strong enough to comprehend its history
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and its relations to the development of goverment and the establishment and preservation of liberty, the law is rich in treasure and to a man like Mr. Stod- dart its study is entertaining as well as instructive.
Not only of English lineage Mr. Stoddart is himself a native of Wigton, Cumberland county, England, where he was born on the 29th of March, 1850, a son of John and Jane ( Hodgson ) Stoddart, both of whom were of English birth. They became parents of two children: John J. and Jane A., the wife of William A. Ritchie, of Paris, Texas. The father died in 1853 and the mother afterward became the wife of John Graham, by whom she had five children.
The family came to America in 1857, locating at Ontario, Canada, thence removing to Guernsey county, Ohio, where John J. Stoddart attended the county schools until 1865, when a removal was made to Columbus. Here he became a student in the high school and in 1871 matrienlated in the literary department of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor. where he was grad- nated with the class of 1575, receiving the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
In the fall of the same year Mr. Stoddart entered upon the duties of the position which he had secured as an instructor in the Columbus high school, being thus engaged for a period of three years. While still a student at AAnn Arbor, he devoted his attention during vacations and other leisure time to reading law, having determined to adopt this profession as his vocation in life. While still engaged in teaching, in 1877 he was admitted to the bar and was associated in the practice in Columbus with Hon. Horace Wilson, under the firm name of Wilson & Stoddart until 1892, when the partnership was termi- nated and Mr. Stoddart has since conducted an individual practice. His clientage is of a distinctively representative type and while he has a large and, remunerative general practice he has devoted special attention to municipal law, in which he is a recognized authority, being retained as counsel for a number of the largest contractors in central Ohio, among whom may be men- tioned Colonel N. B. Abbott, of Columbus. The high relative precedence which Mr. Stoddart has attained in his professional endeavors stands in most patent evidence of his ability and honorable methods. He has been success- ful in a pronounced degree and aside from his professional interests he is president and a director of the Ohio State Savings & Loan Association, a stock- holder of the Ohio State Savings & Trust Company and president and director of the Poste Abstract & Title Company. He was also one of the organizers of the company, which built the first electric railway from Columbus to Worth- ington.
On the 12th of November, 1879, Mr. Stoddart was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Cole, danghter of Nathan Cole, who was for thirty-three years county recorder of Franklin county. Mr. and Mrs. Stoddart are the parents of two children: John C., who was born January 22. 1883, and is a graduate of Harvard University; and Mary, who was born June 28. 1884, and is a graduate of Wellesley College, near Boston, Massachusetts. In his political adherence Mr. Stoddart is stanchly arrayed in support of the principles and policies of the republican party, in the cause of which he has been an active
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worker. It is but natural that his interest in educational matters should be one of abiding order and an appreciation of his interest and of his peculiar eligibility has been shown by the people of the city, who have several times given him official preferment as a member of the board of education, of which he formerly served as president for one year and is now again serving a term in that office. He has been continuously one of the city board of teachers ex- aminers since August. 1879, and his labors in behalf of public education have been far-reaching and beneficial.
J. W. BLOWER.
J. W. Blower, who is treasurer and manager of the Hisylvania Coal Com- pany and also vice president and general manager of the Colburgh Coal Com- pany, is a native of Bilston, Staffordshire. England. where his birth occurred on the 24th of May. 1882. The parent-, Joseph and An ( Wallet) Blower. were also born at that place and the paternal ancestors of our subjeet were of Welsh extraction.
J. W. Blower acquired his education in the public schools of his native land and in 1881 crossed the Atlantic to the United States, the other mem- bers of the family making the voyage two years later. Going to Elkhorn. Allegheny county, Pemsylvania, Mr. Blower there engaged in coal min- ing. which line of activity he had previously followed in England. While at Elkhorn, being of an ambitions nature, he devoted himself to the further study of his chosen vocation and eventually passed the examination for min- ing boss and engineer. The year 1890 witnessed his arrival in Ohio and during the two succeeding years he studied mining and engineering in the Ohio State University. obtaining certificates on both subjects. He then re- turned to Pennsylvania, where he held the responsible position of superin- tendem of mines. while in 1895 he became an operator, opening mines at Webster, Westmoreland county. This was the first mining property to be conducted on the cooperative plan and it proved very successful. In 1901 Mr. Blower came to Columbus to attend the joint convention of miners and operators as the representative of the Pittsburg Coal Company. At that time he was superintendent of all the mines of the Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad. Believing that this state offered good prospects, he remained in Ohio and purchased his present valuable mining property at Trimble. Athens county. Ohio, organizing the Hisylvania Coal Company, of which he has since been treasurer and manager. He is likewise vice president and general manager of the Colburgh Coal Company, of Belmont county, and is widely recognized as a most prominent and prosperous representative of mining interests in this state. The success which has attended his efforts may be attributable entirely to his own well directed energy, unremitting industry and excellent business ability. Early imbued with laudable ambition. he bent every energy to the study and mastery of his chosen life work and has been rewarded with
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the prosperity that now entitles him to representation among the most sub- stantial, enterprising and progressive citizens of Columbus.
In 1887 Mr. Blower was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Jarvis, born in Scotland of Welsh and Irish parentage, and they have four children : Ruth, Wallett, Stanley and Rachel. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine in Columbus, having joined the order at Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Arriving in the United States in early man- hood, he realized the fact that while in this country labor is unhampered by caste or class it is only by unfaltering diligence, guided by sound judg- ment. that success can be secured. By the exercise of these qualities he has made steady progress and is now one of the highly respected and esteemed residents of his adopted city.
REED H. GAME.
The fact that Reed HI. Game is but little more than thirty-five years of age, that for nine years he has been an active member at the bar, has served as police prosecutor of Columbus and is now creditably filling the position of assistant prosecuting attorney for Franklin county indicates both ability and energy as well as fitness for the discharge of important publie duties. He was born in Canal Winchester, Franklin county, February 9. 1874, and is a son of Philip and Emily A. (Haskell) Game. The father was a native of Bavaria, Germany, and his mother of Ohio. The former- was brought to America in 1836 when but three years of age by his parents. who settled at Lockville, Fairfield county. At the time of the Civil war he responded to the call for troops and as a soldier of the Ninety-fifth United States Regulars took part in various important engagements including the battle of Chickamauga and the military movements at Nashville. In the battle of Jonesboro he lost an arm. He had joined the Union forces in 1861 and was continuously with his regiment at the front until mustered out in 1865, save for the period of his enforced absence on account of his wound. Later he engaged in mercantile pursuits at Canal Winchester and for ten years he devoted his time to the settlement of estates for the relatives and heirs of most of his friends in his neighborhood. In his community he was regarded as a most valued and respected citizen and therefore his death which occurred in 1904 was the occasion of widespread regret. His widow still survives and is now a resident of Canal Winchester.
In the public schools of his native city Reed II. Game pursued his pre- liminary course and was afterward graduated from the Ohio State Univer- sity in 1898 with the Bachelor of Philosophy degree while in 1899 he com- pleted the law course in the same institution and won the Bachelor of Law degree. He was popular in his college days and prominent in college affairs, acting as editor-in-chief of the Lantern, a college paper and also editor-in- chief of the Makio, the annual student publication. He was president of the Oratorical Association of the students, of the Horton Literary Society-
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and a member of the Alpha Tau Omega, the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity and other organizations.
Since his admission to the bar in 1899 Mr. Game has engaged contin- uously in practice and his professional work has demonstrated his ability in his chosen calling. He was appointed police prosecutor to fill out an unex- pired term under Mayor Samuel J. Schwartz and for a time was associated with F. F. D. Albery in the practice. In 1907 he was appointed assistant prosecuting attorney for Franklin county under Carl Webber and in this position is carefully conserving the legal interests of the public.
Mr. Game is well known as a stalwart republican, taking an active inter- est in the local work of the party and engaged with both political organiza- tions and with campaign speech making. He was twice president of the Buckeye Republican Club and is now president of the Republican Glee Club. He is also a member of the Columbus Rifles, serving as its judge advocate and is a member of the vested choir in Trinity church. In manner he is cordial and genial and in his life professional activity and social courtesy are well balanced forces.
CLAYTON L. DICKEY.
While the world at large knows Clayton L. Dickey as a leading and prosperous Columbus manufacturer, the city knows him as one whose in- fluence has been widely felt in furthering the interests of education, tem- perance and moral progress, as well as by his efforts for municipal advance- ment and the material development of the capital. His life has been char- acterized by constantly expanding powers and he has so used his native talents that the community at large has profited by his labors while the course which he has ever followed has won for him the unqualified respect and confidence of his fellowmen.
He started upon life's journey July 26, 1859, his birth occurring on the Dickey homestead farin near Central College in Franklin county. He is a son of Moses T. Dickey, of whom extended mention is made elsewhere in this volume. He was reared in an atmosphere of culture, refinement and intellectual progress which had marked effect in shaping his course. At the usual age he was sent as a pupil to the public schools and afterward enjoyed the benefit of instruction in the Central College Academy and in the Ohio State University. Through the period of his youth he devoted considerable time to the work of the fields and in early manhood his labors in that direction were alternated by educational work. He became principal of Central College Academy and later was superintendent of the public schools of Clinton, Sharon and Perry township. For twelve years he acted as county school examiner and became a prominent member of the State Teachers Association. He held to high ideals in educational work, realizing the great value of intellectual training as a preparation for life's practical and responsible duties. He inspired others with much of his own con-
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tagions enthusiasm and his efforts proved an influencing force in raising the standard of public instruction in this part of the state.
At length, however, Mr. Dickey withdrew from educational circles to direct his energies in commercial fields. In 1901 he joined with others in the organization of the Columbus Oilcloth Company for the manufacture of oilcloth for table and carriage nse. The high quality of his output has insured him a liberal patronage and today the product of the factory is sold in all parts of the United States. He has developed his business along legitimate lines of trade and the enterprise has become one of the leading productive industries of the city. while the sales of the house. having reached an extensive figure, now return to the company a most gratifying annual income. In addition to his manufacturing interests Mr. Dickey is well known in financial circles for in 1904 he became one of a company to organize the Northern Savings Bank and has since continued as its presi- dent, giving his attention to administrative direction and executive con- trol with the result that this has become one of the reliable and growing financial concerns of the city. He is also the owner of the old home farm and operates it as of old. prizing its memories aud sacred associations above factories and banks and financial transactions.
In 1882 Mr. Dickey was nited in marriage to Miss Mary Wilber, of Central College, Ohio, a daughter of the Rev. Francis Wilber, who for many years was principal of Central College. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Diekey: Francis, a graduate of the Ohio State University and now a student within the classic walls of old Harvard; Edith, senior at the Western College for Women, at Oxford. Ohio; and Malcolm, who is attending the State University. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dickey are members of the Northminster Presbyterian church, are generous in their contributions to its support and in its work take an active and helpful part. Mr. Dickey serving as one of its elders and as superintendent of the Sunday school. He is an miwavering advocate of the cause of temperance and is now serving on the board of control of the Anti-aloon League. He is also a trustee of the Protestant Hospital and belongs to Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. By the consensus of public opinion he is accounted one of the foremost residents of Columbus for while he has never sought to figure in public office his labors and inil- ence have constituted a strong element for good in the community and he has been most mindful of his obligations to his fellowmen and to the city of his residence.
HENRY C. PIRRUNG.
The study of success is always of widespread interest. It has in it some- thing of the appeal of battle as it is imbned with the spirit of valor and bravery, for the man who enters business life must fight his way courageously and with much determination, if he would win victory in commercial. industrial or professional life. With energy and enterprise Henry C. Pirrung has worked
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