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BURKE, C. E., Cleveland, Aide-de-Camp of Governor Bushnell; Vice-President and General Manager of Lake Shore Foundry, manufacturers of cast iron gas and water pipes. Was born at Waukegon, Wis., on April 17, 1850. Educated at the Cleveland public schools, Huminston Mili- tary Academy and Hillsdale College. Page 25.
BOWERSMITH, D. L., Manager of Ohio State Journal, Columbus. Educated at district school, select schools, Anti- och College at Yellow Springs, and Otterbein University, Westerville. Taught school three years. Read law three years. Began newspaper work on Ohio State Journal, as a reporter, in 1875, became City Editor in 1878, Managing Editor in 1893 and Manager in 1894. Appointed Columbus Agent of The Associated Press in 1881 and continued in the position since. With the exceptions of two years on the Cincinnati Enquirer he has been in the continuous service of the State Journal for twenty years. The paper has never been so prosperous as under his management. Page 75.
BLACK, LUTHER, Oil producer, Bowling Green. Reared on farm, taught school four years and entered the Union Ariny in April, 1861 as a private and mustered out as a captain. Engaged in drug business at Tontogany until elected Treasurer of Wood County and served two terms. Engaged successfully in merchandise in Bowling Green five years. Served as inember of Board of Gas Trustees and on Board of Education, acting as President, two years. Director of First National Bank and Ameri- can Foundry and Machine Co., of his city, and a valued and popular citizen. Page 57.
BARGER, JOHN W., aide-de-camp of Governor Bush- nell and farmer, Waverly. Education acquired in the publie schools, Bartlett's Commercial College, Cincinnati, and Ohio Wesleyan University. Represented Pike county in the legislature two years. Enjoyed the distinction of having never introduced a bill or made a motion to adjourn. Delegate to National convention in 1884. Has been candi- date for congressional nomination, lieutenant-governor and governor. Republican in politics and takes pride in having by his political abilities largely aided his party in wresting Pike county from the Democracy. Page 41.
BEATTY, GENERAL, JOHN, president of Citizen's National Bank, Columbus. In 1860 presidential elector from the Thirteenth Ohio Congressional district. Fu 1861
entered the army as lieutenant-colonel of 3d O. V. I. ; pro- moted to colonelcy of regiment in 1862, and in 1863 was appointed brigadier general of volunteers. Was with Mc- Clellan and Rosecrans in West Virginia ; O. M. Mitchell in his brilliant dash through North Alabama ; commanded a regiment at battle of Perryville, a brigade at Stone River, Tullahoma, Chicamauga and Missionary Ridge. Recom- mended by Gen. Geo. H Thomas for promotion to rank of major-general for " gallant and obstinate defense" in the battle of Chicamauga. Member of Fortieth, Forty-first and Forty-second Congresses. Presidential elector at large in 1884. Member of State Board of Charities and presi- dent of the Ohio Chica nauga and Chattanooga Park Com- mission. Page 77.
BLYTH, JOHN, Bucyrus, treasurer of Crawford county. Born in Kirkcaldy, County of Fife, Scotland. At age of 14 emigrated to Canada and in 1863 located in Galion, O. Enlisted in 32d O. V. I. and was desperately wounded in battle of Atlanta, resulting later in discharge. Prominent in politics, having frequently been honored by the Democratic party. Active in Masonic circles and re- cently attained the thirty-third degree in Buffalo. Has splendid business capacity, is affable in manner and is very popular over the state. Domestically inclined, he has in Bucyrus a handsome home and an interesting family. Page 45.
BELL, ROZIN W, Columbus, steward of the Ohio Institution for the education of the blind. Received a common school education. Served as an apprentice in a tinner's establishment and worked as journeyman in Mans- field and Farmington, Mo., until 1858; migrated to Cali- fornia and worked at his trade in San Francisco and San Jose ; worked two and a half years in gold mines of Cala- veras county and clerked five years in Conrad Platt's hard- ware store at Mokquelumine Hill, Cal One of the active men in organizing the Mokquelumine Hill Rifle Company to defend the Pacific coast and remained an active member until the close of the war. Returned to Bellville, O., in 1866 Engaged in merchantile business until 1877. Served two years as an Officer of the U. S. Senate. Elected Steward of the Ohio Institution for the Education of the Blind in 1880, retired 1884; re-elected in 1886, retired in 1890; re- elected the third time in 1892 and still holds the position. Has always been active in politics and a Republican from his birth. Page 27.
BRICE, CALVIN S., Senator for Ohio, Lima. Edu- cated at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Served in the War of the Rebellion as private in the 86th O. V. I., and Captain of Co. E, 108th O. V. I. Studied in the law de- partment of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, and admitted to practice in 1866 by State and United States district and circuit court. One of the Presidential electors on the Tilden ticket in 1876, and Cleveland electoral ticket in 1884. Delegate at large from Ohio to the St Louis Democratic National convention in 1886; selected to repre- sent Ohio on National Democratic committee, and chairman of the campaign committee for the ensuing national cam- paign ; elected chairman of National committee in 1889, and in 1890 elected United States Senator to succeed Henry B. Payne. His teri will expire March 3, 1897. Page 20.
BEVERSTOCK, EDWARD, of the law firm of James & Beverstock, Bowling Green. Graduate of Oberlin Col- lege with degree of A. B. and Cincinnati Law School with the title of L. L. B. Admitted to the bar in 1891. Began the practice of law in office of B. F. James and soon be- came a partner. Twice chosen chairman of the Republican Central Committee of Wood county. Page 56.
BROMWELL, J. H., member of Congress from Second district, and of firm of Bromwell & Bruce, attorneys, 16 Masonie Temple, Cincinnati. Educated in the public schools of Cincinnati, and graduate of Hughes' High School in 1864. Taught in the Cincinnati High Schools seventeen years. Graduated at the Cincinnati Law School in 1870. Assistant county solicitor of Hamilton county four years. Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Masons of Ohio. Page 72.
BROWN, LEVI W., Ex-Consul to Glasgow, Scotland. Born in what is now Fulton county, 53 years ago. Parents
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New England people of Scotch descent. Has been active in politics, society and public enterprises. Cast his first ballot for Abraham Lincoln. Always been a Republican. First office held was township clerk in a strongly Demo- cratic township. Probate Judge of Fulton county three terins. Served on various Republican committees, county, district and state; chairman of the latter and member of executive committee several terins. United States Consul to Glasgow, Scotland, under President Harrison. At pres- ent engaged in business as a broker at Toledo, having a large eastern and foreign correspondence to draw from. Makes placing of loans a specialty. He is in active touch with public life and enterprises in Ohio and enjoys it with keen zest. Page 46.
BRUMBACH, ORVILLE S .. member of the law firm of Hurd, Brumbach & Thatcher, Toledo. Was born in Del- aware county, Ohio, December 2, 1855. In 1861 he moved with his parents to Van Wert where he attended school, completing his education at the University of Wooster and Princeton College. He graduated in law from Michi- gan University and located in practice in Toledo in 1879. Member of the 67th General Assembly and one of the lead- ers of the foremost members of the Toledo bar. Page 88.
CHASE PIANOS AND ORGANS. All true Ohioans are interested in and proud of Ohio enterprises, and rejoice in the triumph of Ohio men. In nothing do its citizens takc greater pride than the inventive genius of its people. One of the greatest triumphs in this line is the A. B. Chasc Piano. The A. B. Chase Co. was incorporated in 1875 with A. B. Chase, President; L. L. Doud, Secretary and Treas- urer; and H. R. Moore, Superintendent, and commenced the manufacture of reed organs in Norwalk, O. On the death of Mr. Chase, 1877, Calvin Whitney was elected Pres- ident, and with this change the management has remained the same for over twenty years. About ten years ago they commenced the manufacture of pianos. From the start their instrument deservedly took high rank, obtaining an enviable reputation wherever they went. So popular were both their organs and pianos, that the Company have repeatedly been obliged to enlarge their plant to keep up with the demands, until the factory buildings and lumber yard now cover sev- eral acres of ground, and are among the most extensive of their kind in the United States. It is claimed by those who are in a position to know, that no piano made is superior in tone, quality and durability, and none has come so rapidly to the front, taking first place in leading musical circles. The Octavo Attachment, patented by this Company and used in their pianos exclusively, is said to be the greatest improvement on pianos in the last fifty years, doubling the power and multiplying its musical possibilities as can noth- ing else. Page 53.
COX, ELMER S., Educator and Superintendent of public schools, Sidney. Received his preliminary educa- tion at the public schools and college at Morgantown, Pa., and graduate of the college at Waynesburg. Pa .. and con- tinued his education by the special study of English litera- ture under teachers at Harvard and Cornell Colleges. First engaged as Principal, State Normal School at California, Pa. 1869 took charge of Beverly Academy ; 1873 took charge of public schools of Parkersburg, W. Va., for five years; two years Superintendent of Bellaire public schools; five years Superintendent of Portsmouth schools; in 1888 elected Superintendent of Chillicothe schools and now Su- perintendent of schools at Sidney. As School Superin- tendent and scholar Prof. Cox is accredited a place among the first of this country. Is a contributor largely to liter- ary and educational periodicals. National reputation as a writer, and as a lecturer is noted for the refinement, logic, and lucid elegance of his productions. Page 42.
CAMPBELL, JAMES E., ex-governor and lawyer, Hamilton. Educated at Middleton public schools. En- listed in the late war at twenty in the navy. Admitted to the bar in 1865. Deputy in United States internal revenue service under General Van Derver. Began practice of law in 1867. Elected prosecuting attorney of Butler county in 1875 and 1877. United States commissioner from 1867 to 1869. Ran for State senator in 1879 and was defeated by twelve votes. Elected to Congress in 1882 and served three terms, last time being elected by two majority.
Three times Democratic candidate for governor. Elected governor for one term in 1889. Page 21.
CAMPBELL, THOMAS DUNNING, senior member of the drug firm of Campbell & Sons, Fostoria. Educated at country schools. Musician in the 86th and 185th O. V. I. Had left ankle crushed by horse falling in a Guerrilla fight near Camp Dick, Robinson, Ky., and subsequently lost left foot from the injury. Postmaster of Ottawa from 1870 to 1885. Chairman of Putnam County Republican Executive Committee eight years. Removed to Fostoria in 1885 and engaged in drug business. Special agent United States Treasury under Secretary Foster. Member of Fostoria Lodge, F. & A. M., Garfield Chapter, R. A. M., and DeMolay Commandery, K. T. Page 54.
COURTRIGHT, SAMUEL W., lawyer, Circleville ; ex- Common Pleas judge of the Fifth Judicial district. Since being admitted to the bar he has resided at Circleville and practiced law. Has held the positions of city solicitor of Circleville two terms, prosecuting attorney of Pickaway county two terms, member and president of Board of Edu- cation a number of years, served four or five years as a member of Supreme Court Commission to examine candi- dates for admission to the bar, aide-de camp of Governors Hoadley and Campbell, and is now a member of the City Council. Prominent member of a number of fraternal societies. Has been worshipful master and high priest of Circleville Chapter twenty-one years. Is T I. M. of his council, eminent commander of his commandery and grand master of the state of the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters for three years. In Scottish Rite masonry has attained thirty-second degree. He has never drank a glass of any intoxicants or uttered an oath in his life. Page 41.
COOK, S. N., clerk of the Police Court of Columbus, is a well-known citizen. He entered the Union army in the stimmer of 1862, when sixteen years of age. He enlisted again in 1863 and served until the close of the war. He was in the 9th Ohio cavalry and was a prisoner of war for a time. As a newspaper man, Mr. Cook made friends throughout the state and has added many to the list in his present position. Mr. Cook is a Republican. Page 73.
CROUSE, H. P .. editor of the Findlay Republican, Findlay. Born in Wayne county, Ohio, July 29, 1862. Graduate of Fostoria Academy and took further collegiate studies, but did not graduate. Became city editor of the Findlay Republican in 1882, and in 1888 became editor-in- chief of the paper, and is one of the two owners. Was appointed by Governor Mckinley in 1893 as one of the trustees of the Ohio Institution for the Blind, which is the first public office he ever held, and this came unsolicited by him or his friends. Has always took an active interest in politics, but declined to accept any public positions that would take him from his profession. He is interested in a book bindery and blank book manufacturing establishment and is connected with other business enterprises. Page 51.
COLUMBUS, HOCKING VALLEY & TOLEDO RY. The wonderful growth of Columbus during the past decade is doubtless due to a variety of causes, chief among which are its unexcelled railway facilities. While several new lines have been built, greatly adding to the prosperity of Central Ohio, and Columbus in particular, the great im- provement of the older lines has also materially aided in the good work, until to-day Columbus enjoys a reputation as one of the foremost commercial centers of the great State of Ohio. No individual line has contributed more to this reputation than the Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Ry., commonly known as the Buckeye Route, re- ceiving this sobriquet from the fact that it is distinctly an Ohio railway. Its 370 miles of track being confined to and traversing the entire length of the Buckeye State fromn To- ledo to the Ohio River, passing through Fostoria, Carey, Upper Sandusky, Marion, Delaware, Columbus, Lancaster, Logan, Athens, Gallipolis, Middleport and Pomeroy, all thriving manufacturing towns, and surrounded by the most beautiful farming country to be found in this terri- tory. A branch extending from McArthur Junction to Wellston and Jackson, furnishing an outlet for the exten- sive coal fields of the Jackson district has lately been con- structed and is now open for traffic.
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A short distance from Toledo is the town of Bradner, the center of the great oil fields of Ohio, while in the Hock- ing Valley, 75 miles south of Columbus, are the largest bituminous coal mines in the world. The bulk of this enormous traffic being moved to Toledo and there trans- ferred at the company's extensive docks to numerous ves- sels which are always coming and going upon complex and endless errands of utility.
The excellent passenger service of this line with its through trains daily between Toledo, Columbus and Ohio river points, gives business men, manufacturers and com- mercial travelers opportunities to journey from the most remote points in the State to the Capital City, transact their business and return home the same day. The excel- lent physical condition of the line, rendering it possible to move trains with the utmost speed and safety to passengers is highly appreciated by the public. The entire line is ballasted with iron slag, making the roadbed perfectly solid, absolutely free from dust and presenting a pleasing appearance to the eye. All passenger trains are equipped with steam heat appliances and luxurions parlor cars, in which the seat fare is but nominal, a luxury proving most attractive to its patrons.
The Buckeye Route between Columbus and Chicago with parlor cars by day and Pullman buffet sleepers by night, cover the distance in one hour and thirty minutes quicker time than competing lines, and therefore enjoy most liberal patronage. Direct connection at Columbus in an Union Depot with all lines diverging is a most desirable feature of this line, and its through car connection with the N. & W. Ry., makes a short and quick route from the North to all Southeastern and Atlantie sea-board points.
Mr. W. H. Fisher, General Passenger Agent of the Line at Columbus, will be pleased to furnish further infor- ination relative to the road. Page 75.
CONE, ORELLO, D. D., president of Buchtel College, Akron. Entered Universalist ministry in 1863. Professor of biblical languages and literature in the Theological school of St. Lawrence University, Couton, N. Y., front 1865 to 1880. Became president of Buchtel College in 1880. Author of "Gospel-Criticism and Historical Christianity " and " The Gospel and the Earliest Interpretations." Is a member of the editorial board of "The New World," Boston, a quarterly review of religion, ethics and theology. His writings have attracted wide attention among scholars. Page 42.
CRONINGER, W. W., Wauseon, auditor of Fulton county. Farmer and taught school eleven years. Deputy sheriff of Fulton county in 1887. Elected county auditor in 1889 and 1892. Politically a Democrat. Page 48.
CONLEY, WILLIAM FRANCIS, State Senator of Thirty-second district, Tamah, Auglaize county. Educated in country school and has been a great reader and diligent student all his life. One of the civil engineer corpse in construction of the A. & G. W. Ry. Invested and lost in Kentucky oil field. Recent years engaged in agricultural pursuit. A radical free silver advocate and an active Populist. Claimed a seat in assembly of 1893, but was un- seated. Eleeted senator in 1895 over Lawler by Populists and Republican, notwithstanding the large Democratic majority of the district. Page 90.
CRITES, CYRUS D., cashier First National bank, Lima. Principal of village school five years. Member of State Democratic Central committee from 1889 to 1894, and its chairman 1892-4. County auditor of Allen county two terms. Second time elected by the largest majority ever given a candidate for office in his county. Resigned audi- torship and National bank examiner in 1894 to become cashier of First National bank, Senator C. S. Brice being vice-president and principal owner. Page 60.
CROSS, J. C., of the firm of The Monypeny. Hammond Co., wholesale grocers of Columbus, O., is thirty-three years of age, a genial, pleasant gentleman and an all- round business man, having been engaged since he was twelve years of age in the banking, mining and grocery business. He occupies the position of secretary of the above firui, and also has control and charge of the credits. His long and varied business experience makes him a valu- able man to the firm. Page 76.
CROUSE, G. W., Banker and Manufacturer, Akron. Educated in common schoools, and a teacher at 16 years of age. Has been Deputy Auditor, Auditor, Treasurer and County Commissioner of Summit county, member of Akron City Council, member and President of Board of Education and Chairman of Republican County Central Committee. In 1863 took the financial management of C. Aultınan & Co., now Aultman, Miller & Co, and in 1865 became Secretary and Treasurer, which he held until 1885, when he was elected President of the Company. Interested in a number of manufacturing enterprises of Akron and President of Bank of Akron. Religiously a member of Protestant Episcopal Church. Page 98.
CAPPELLAR, W. S., President and Editor of The Mansfield News, Mansfield. Elementary education re- ceived at country schools and finished at Farmer's College, Cincinnati. Postmaster of Mount Healthy, O., four years. Has served as Deputy Auditor and twice elected Auditor of Hamilton county. Prominent member of I. O. O. F., hav- ing been, in 1878, Worthy Grand Master of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Ohio; represented the State of Ohio in the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the World in 1880. Chairman of the State Republican Executive committee in 1-80 and 1881. Assisted in organizing the American Press Association. He is an original thinker and a popular spcaker. Page 41.
CREAMER, U. G., Mayor of Washington C. H. Native of Fayette county. Educated in the common schools, and at the age of 17 taught school, which he continued for five years. Elected Justice of the Peace, in 1879. of Jefferson township, and shortly removed to Jeffersonville and opened an office, and in connection with his duties as justice studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1886 Began the practice of law at Williamsburg, Clairmont county. Removed to Washington C. H. in 1889, and practiced law with his brother, A. R. Creamer. Sinee his residence there he has been Justice of the Peace and Mayor. Page 86.
CONGER, COLONEL A. L., prominent manufacturer, Akron, and Chief of Engineers on Governor Bushnell's staff. Served in the 11th O. V. I. as private, second lieu- tenant, promoted to first lieutenant, and returned from the army in 1865 in command of his company. Twice elected treasurer of Summit county. Served as city treasurer of Akron, secretary of the Board of Education, president of Business Men's Club of Akron, president of Union Charity Association and many minor positions. President of Whitman & Barnes Mnfg. Co , with plants at Syracuse, N. Y., St. Catharines, Ont., Canton, Ohio, and West Pull- inan, Ill., and have a world-wide reputation. President of The Diamond Plate Glass Co., manufacturers of plate glass at Kokomo and Elwood, Ind. ; Hartford City Glass Com- pany, Hartford, Ind. ; Akron Steam Forge Co., with plants at Akron and Elwood, Ind. Established the American Tin Plate Company at Elwood, Ind. President of numerous other corporations and director in a number of Akron in- dustries. Eight years colonel of the 8th Regiment, O. N. G. G. A. R. department commander of Ohio in 1886. Thrice chairman of Republican State committee. Eight years meuiber of National Republican Executive commit- tee. Page 43.
CLOUGII, H. H., is a capitalist of Elyria : has large blooded stock interests at that place and business interests in Florida and other points. He is president of the First National bank of Bowling Green, which is organized as follows: No 4045; capital paid in, 550,000; H. H Clough, president ; J. R. Hankey, vice-president ; D. B. Beers. cashier ; J. W. Underwood, assistant cashier ; directors : Il. H Clough, J. R. Hankey, L. Black, A. Froney, I. 1 .. Hankey, H. W. Morgenthaler, D. B. Beers, W. H. Milliken, Guy C. Nearing, R. S. Parker, 1 .. C. Cole. Page 55.
CRISSINGER, D. R., attorney-at-law, Marion. Gradu- ate of Buchtel College and Cincinnati Law School. Prose- cuting attorney of Marion county six years. City solicitor of Marion and serving his second term Member of Masonic Order, Knight Templars, Knights of Pythias and Knights of Assenic Order. Page 48.
COCKLEY, CAPTAIN D. L., prominent manufacturer of Shelby and aide-de-camp of Governor Bushnell. He is
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at the head of the largest and most extensive seamless steel tube works of its kind in the world, which is used in the manufacture of bicycles. He served in the war of the rebellion with distinction as private, corporal, sergeant, cavalry lieutenant and captain, having been at the first and last recognized battle of the war. Page 27.
CHENEY, FRANK J., is one of the best known and most prominent business men of the busy, bustling city of Toledo. He has grown up with Toledo and is largely inter- ested in its financial and general development. Mr. Cheney has been made famous all over the country by the wonder- ful Hall's Catarrh Cure, of which he is sole proprietor and manager, and Hall's Catarrh Cure has been made famous by Mr. Cheney The wonderful virtues of this cure have been heralded over the world by means of a marvelous sys- temi of advertising, and advertising has made his success, but only from the fact that the people through that medium have learned the value of the great Hall's Catarrh Cure. Mr. Cheney is a leading club man, liberal in his public dealings, a popular citizen and well known in politics. He and his business are valuable to Toledo, and elsewhere is given a glimpse of his beautiful home and office surround- ings in his home city. Page 33.
CHITTENDEN HOTEL. One of the most attractive, conspicuous and finest blocks in the county is the Chitten- den Hotel building, Columbus. It is also one of the best equipped hotels, elegantly furnished and under the present able management is gaining popular favor daily. Ohio, as well as Columbus, is proud of the Chittenden. [See cut.]
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