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HAMMOND, A. S., of the firm of The Monypeny- Hammond Co., Wholesale Grocers of Columbus, O., is 35 years of age; having entered this line of business at the age of 19, in the capacity of entry and shipping clerk from which he advanced to various positions, as traveling sales- man and house salesman, until in 1888 he assumed the posi- tion of buyer for the firm. At the present time he holds the position of vice-president and general manager of the above firm, his sixteen years experience in the wholesale grocery business well fitting him for the place he occupies. Page 76.
HAHN, W. M., Superintendent of Insurance of the State of Ohio. Educated at public schools DeKalb, Ohio. Drummer boy in 64th O. V. I. Located in Mansfield, where he soon engaged in the insurance business. Deputy United States Marshal in 1873. Chairman of Republican Execu- tive committee of Richland county two years. Twice elected member of State Board of Public Works. Organ- ized the Mansfield Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Merchants' and Manufacturers' Mutual Fire Company, of Mansfield. President of The Bank of Mansfield. Chair- man of Republican State Executive committee in 1890 and 1891. Delegate at-large to the Republican National con- vention at Minneapolis in 1892. Member Republican Na- tional committee, elected member National Executive com mittee and chosen its secretary. Appointed Superintendent of Insurance by Gov. Mckinley in 1893. Page 26.
HARRIS, STEPHEN R., Congressman Thirteenth dis- trict, Bucyrus. Educated in common schools and Wash- ington college, Pa., Norwalk, O., Seminary and Western Reserve college at Hudson, O. Admitted to bar in 1849. Began the practice of law at Bucyrus in 1849, where he has practiced his profession ever since. He was partner of Hon. Josiah Scott, except when Judge Scott was Justice of Supreme Court of Ohio. Member of County Military com. mittee and Deputy United States Marshal during the war of the rebellion. President of Ohio State Bar association in 1894. Never held a political office until his election to Congress as a Republican in a district which two years before was Democratic by 7,149. Page 45.
HOYT, JAMES H., of the firm of Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley, Lawyers, Cleveland, is a prominet Ohioan. born in Cleveland, graduated at Cleveland High School and Brown University at Providence, R. I. Returned to Cleveland and entered the law office of Spalding & Dickman. Grad- uated at Harvard Law School in 1877. The law firm of Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley have a large practice in the best class of mercantile business and a very high standing at the Cuyahoga County Bar. Mr. Hoyt is a very agreeable gentleman and has few equals as a witty and fascinating orator. His speech at the Lincoln Day Banquet at Cincin- nati in February, 1895, when he responded to "On to '96" was one of the best on the list. Page 21.
HOUK, MOULTON, General Passenger Agent of Ohio Central Lines, Toledo, which lines are now so pro- ininently placed by reasons of their unexcelled service and popular management, is among the youngest and aggres- sive passenger agents of the country. It is since his con- nection with these lines that their passenger earnings have doubled per inile of road. Fully equipped for any class of travel the Ohio Central now stands among the most popular lines of this region. Page 36.
HALFHILL, JAMES W., Attorney-at Law, Lima. Born in Mercer county during early days of the late war and is a student of its causes and results and counts as his chiefest distinction that of being elected to an honary membership in several soldier organizations. Educated at public schools and Northwestern Ohio University at Ada. Studied law in the office of the famous "blind man elo- quent" Judge W. H. West, of Bellefontaine. Graduated at the law school of the Cincinnati college. Located at Lima. Politically an ardent Republican. Twice elected city solic- itor of Lima. Is wedded to his profession of the law, which has smiled upon him with its reward. Page 61.
HENSLEY, J. L., Representative of Marion county and physician, Marion, Virginian by birth. Engaged in agricultural pursuits until 28 years old. During the civil war was commissary in the 96th Va. State troops. One of the prime movers in rescuing Virginia from secession and the organization of the new state, West Virginia. Thrice elected President of Board of Education of liis county, a Democratic stronghold. Served as Representative from Mason county in West Virginia Legislature two terms. Hi; colleague from same county being a Democrat. Re- moved to Marion in 1887, and has built up large practice in his profession. Republican candidate for coroner in 1894 and came within 107 of being elected. He was elected Rep- resentative in doubtful district by 64 majority. Page 94.
HIETT, EMORY R., Lawyer, Toledo. Native of Indi- ana. Graduate of De Pauw University, Greencastle. Ind. Admitted to the bar 1879. Located in Toledo 1882 in the practice of his profession. President of the Ohio Building Association League, succeeding A A. Winters in that office. Secretary, Attorney and Managing officer of the Peoples' Savings, Loan & Building Co., of Toledo, organ- ized in 1887, Now has assets of one and one-third millions. Page 31.
HOWE, JOHN C., Editor and Publisher of The Repub- lican, Kenton. Is a native of Kenton and at which place he received his education. Served a number of years as City Clerk of Kenton and afterwards became interested in the Kenton Lock Manufacturing Co , of which he is Presi- dent. Has always taken great interest in military affairs, and his prominence in the State Militia led Gov. Mckinley to appoint him to the position which he ably filled during
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his administration. Fraternally he is a K. of P. and mem- ber of other secret societies in many of which he occupies important offices. Page 47.
HADLEY, G. W. C., of Hadley & Fullager, Printers and Binders, Toledo. Is a native of Philadelphia; received his education in public schools at Fayetteville and Syra- cuse, N. Y. Had to give up his profession as a druggist on account of poor health, and traveled on the road as sales- inan for Cincinnati and New York firms. For the past five years has been identified with the business interests of Toledo in printing and publishing. Page 37.
HOSTERMAN, ARTHUR D., President of the Hos- terman Publishing Co., Springfield. Began his newspaper career when only 12 years of age and at 15 was doing regu- lar staff work on the Daily Republic, of Springfield, one of the papers he now controls. Started out in life as a poor boy, and by herculean effort and laudable self denial, worked his way through Wittenberg college, after which he became managing editor of the Weekly Transcript, and author of several literary works. In 1882 accepted an edi- torial position on a paper at San Francisco and later went to Santa Barbara, Cai., to edit the Daily Press, and while there started the Daily Independent. Came east and was city editor of the Daily Repub ican, Emporia, Kan., and soon afterwards was elected secretary and general manager of the Sioux City Printing Co., at Sioux City. In 1888 organized the Lincoln Newspaper Union, at Lincoln, Neb., and afterwards sold it to the Western Newspaper Union. The same year returned to Springfield and purchased the Daily Republic and Daily Times, and consolidated them under the name of The Republic-Times, which has a wide circulation throughout their Congressional district and is recognized as the official Republican organ of Springfield and Clark county. Page 87.
HARBAUGH, T. J., Senator of 33d district, Kalida, came to manhood through all the disadvantages of the then primitive condition of the country having located with his parents in Putman county in 1848 on a farm near Ottawa. Served in the war of the rebellion in the 21st and 81st O. V. I as a private, orderly sergeant and second lieutenant. After his return from the war he attended school for a time and shortly engaged in the ministry of the U. B. Church and as a circuit preacher has devoted his life to building up and pushing forward in all good works of every stage of life. He was Presiding Elder of the Findlay district when elected State Senator. Page 89.
HARD, CHAS. E., Representative of Scioto County, Pourtsmouth. An Ohioan by birth. Graduate of Ports- mouth High school in class of 1882 and serving as president of its alumini in 1892. Book-keeper by profession until ad- mitted to the Bar in 1889. Practiced law in partnership with Hon. A. C. Thompson. Two years served as Secretary of Portsmouth Board of Trade. Assisted in organizing the Portsmouth Guards of 14th Infantry, O. N. G., resigning its captaincy upon his election to the legislature. Ap- pointed U. S. Commissioner in 1892. Member of 71st and 72nd General Assemblies. Page 93.
HUFFMAN, FRANK A., Representative of Van Wert County, Van Wert. Received his early education in the village schools ; taught school several terms ; graduated at Ohio Normal University at Ada as Civil Engineer, and held position in First National Bank of Lima which he re- signed in 1887 to engage in the lumber business at Ohio City. Member of 71st and 72nd General Assemblies Page 93.
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HAMILTON, J. K., lawyer, Toledo, and Judge Advo- cate General on staff of Gov. Bushnell Educated at the public schools, Huron Institute and graduate of Kenyon college. Has been assistant professor at Kenyon college, school teacher, worked in newspaper offices, studied law and served his country in the war of the rebellion as private and captain in 113th O. V. I. Has served in official posi- tions as City Solicitor of Toledo, Prosecuting Attorney of Toledo Police Court, Prosecuting Attorney of Lucas county, Mayor of Toledo and Judge Advocate General on the staff of Gov. Bushnell. Page 33.
HULING, CYRUS, lawyer, Columbus. Took his college course at Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, and
earned part of his expenses by teaching. Principal of the Marysville High School two years. Admitted to the bar in 1877. Given the classical degree by Ohio Wesleyan Univer- sity in 1878. Commenced the practice of law in Columbus, and in 1885 elected Prosecuting Attorney of Franklin county on the Republican ticket, his party being in the minority; re-elected in 1888, the only man elected on his ticket. He takes an active interest in county, district and State politics of his party, and one of the leading attorneys of Columbus. Offices in fine suite of rooms in the Wyan- dotte building. Page 80.
HADLEY, G. G., Toledo. President of Phenix Coal Co., Vice President of Toledo Transportation Co., Director in Union Savings Bank, Toledo ; President of Toledo Cot- ton Mills, and interested in Central Chandelier Co., Toledo. These are only a few among many other concerns in which he has been more or less an important factor. Is a native of New York, spent his early days acquiring an edu- cation: taught school for a while, became a telegraph oper- ator, filling positions on New York Central and in New York office of the Western Union. Superintendent of con- struction on Lafayette & Chicago Ry. for seven years, Gen- eral Superintendent of Lake Erie & Western for a number of years, and has been Superintendent of construction and General Manager of T. & O. C. Ry. Page 35.
HAYNES, GEORGE R., Circuit Judge, Sixth Dis- trict, Toledo. First educational privileges were those of New England and were improved until exchanged for the more limited advantages of the West. Attended the Nor- walk Seminary. Admitted to the bar in 1852. Commenced the practice of his profession at Fremont, remaining two years during which time he acted as Prosecuting Attorney of Sandusky county. Removed to Toledo in 1854. Three years Prosecuting Attorney of Lucas county. Chosen City Solicitor of Toledo in which position his industry and legal ability were specially valuable to the city. In 1872 Presi- dential elector on President Grant's ticket. In 1883 elected in Democratic district Circuit Judge, but in contest before the State Senate was given to contestor. In 1884 upon the establishment of the State Legislature of Circuit Courts he was chosen one of the three judges for the Sixth district and is now serving his second term. Page 30.
INGALLS, MEVILLE E .. President of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis R'y and Chesapeake & Ohio R'y. Educated in common schools, Bridgton acad- emy and Bowdoin college, Maine Studied law at Harvard Law School. Practiced law at Gray, Maine, in 1864. Re- moved to Boston, Mass. State Senator in 1887. Became, in 1871, receiver of the old I. C. & I. R'y., which was the beginning of his railroad career. Removed to Cincin- nati. At the road's reorganization as the C. I. & St L. R'y., was elected president. When the road consolidated with the C. C. C. & St. L., he became president of the new company, now famous the world over as the Big Four Route. He was president of the Kentucky Central from 1881 to 1885. The magnificent road bed and equipment of the Big Four and Chesapeake & Ohio roads, with the splendid terminal facilities at Newport News, Washington, Cincinnati, In- dianapolis, Louisville, St. Louis, Chicago and other large cities on those systems which embrace one-fiftieth of the total mileage of American railways, but reflect the person- ality of Melville E. Ingalis. Page 28.
JONES, JUNIUS V., lawyer, Fostoria. Began the practice of law at Fostoria after being admitted to the bar in 1868; held the office of justice of the peace for fifteen years. Was admitted to practice in the United States court in 1878. Has been connected with the growth and prosperity of Fostoria, having served as Mayor, City Solic- itor, Clerk of the City Council, member and president of the Board of Education and various township offices. Has been candidate for Sheriff and Representative of Seneca county. Page 54.
JAMES, BENJAMIN F., of the law firm of James & Beverstock, Bowling Green. Entered college in 1880, and took the A. B. degree from the University of Chicago, at the age of twenty-one. Professor of Latin and Greek in Burlington college, Iowa, one year. Refused the presi- dency of that institution to enter Yale University, New Haven, Conn., for post graduate and law studies, receiving
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the degree of L. L. D. in 1887. Began the practice of law at Bowling Green ; chosen first vice-president of the Ohio Republican League in 1890, and vice-president of the Na- tional Republican League of the United States in 1891. Elected City Solicitor of Bowling Green in 1890. Repre- sented Wood county in 70th and 71st General Assemblies. Page 56.
JOYCE, JOHN, of Greene, Joyce & Co., wholesale dry goods and notion jobbers, Columbus. Native of Ireland, Came to America and landed at New York in 1851, coming directly to Columbus where he had secured a position as book-keeper and cashier with a business house. He was among the capitalists in 1861 to whom the state leased all its public works, including its canals, the Muskingum river improvements and other property costing about $14,000,000. In 1865 with John and T. Ewing Miller began the whole- sale jobbing of dry goods and notions, which became in 1881 organized under the name of Greene, Joyce & Co. It is one of the largest and most complete wholesale houses in the entire western country and is situated in a fine block of their own built especially for their business. Page 76.
JOHNSON, TOM L., Capitalist and Manufacturer, Cleveland. Born in Kentucky. Educated in public schools of Evansville, Indiana. Became secretary and subse- quently Superintendent of the Central Passenger Railroad Company of Louisville, Ky., and afterwards became one of the owners of the Indianapolis, Ind., Street Railway. In 1879 purchased the Brooklyn Street Railway of Cleveland, Ohio, and which is now merged into the Big Consolidated Street Railway of that eity, of which he is largely inter- ested in Established the Johnson Co., of Johnstown, Pa., manufacturers of steel rails, and in 1894 built a large steel inill at Lorain, Ohio. Interested in street railways of De- troit, Cleveland and Brooklyn, N. Y. Twice elected to Congress from 21st district as a free trader and gained a national reputation while in the halls of Congress. Page 28.
JONES, ASA W., Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, Youngstown. Received rudiments of education at country schools and graduated at Western Reserve Academy, West Farmington, Ohio, and Kingsville Academy, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Admitted to the bar in 1859. Practiced at Warren a few years and removed to Youngstown in 1864. Served two terms as Prosecuting Attorney of Mahoning County. Delegate to National Republican Convention at Chicago in 1880 ; temporary chairman of State Convention at Cleveland in 1877. President of Ohio State Bar Associ- ation in 1884 and '85. Member of Governor Foraker's staff. Director in Second National Bank, Youngstown, and Youngstown Savings and Trust Co. Fraternally a Mason and Knights Templar. Was a candidate for Governor in 1889 and 1895 when he was nominated for Lieutenant Gov- ernor. Page 22.
JOHNSON, JAMES D., Lawyer and State Senator of 32nd district, Celina. Educated at the public schools and Ohio Wesleyan University. Graduated from Cincinnati Law School. Has been township clerk, justice of the peace, and deputy treasurer of Mercer county. Elected Senator in 1893 and 1895. Author of several important measures relating to agricultural and pike improvements and one that the wages of a laboring man shall not be lowered less than $1.25 per day. Page 91.
JENNER, JOHN W., lawyer, Mansfield; ex-judge of the Fifth circuit of the Circuit Court of Ohio. Serving on the bench for eleven years, which he resigned October 5th, 1895, to resume the practice of law with S E. Jenner and William McE. Weldon. Son of Dr. A. Jeuner who repre- sented Richland county in legislature in 1858. Educated in the common schools and Ohio Wesleyan University. Taught school, read law and admitted to Bar in 1863. Practiced law at Mansfield where he has since resided. Twice elected Prosecuting Attorney of Richland County. Attended Harvard Law school one year. Has been a Com- mon Pleas Judge, and President of Mansfield Board of Education for 12 years. Ex-Supreme Judge Martin in behalf of Lancaster Bar in presenting resolutions as to Judge Jenner and his services on the bench, said: "1 have seen many brilliant lawyers and able men upon the bench,
but I truly bear from the depths of my heart, the voluntary testimonial here to-day, that Judge Jenner ranks inferior to none and to say the least, peer of the best. Page 40.
KILBOURNE, JAMES RUSSELL, Representative of Franklin County, Columbus. Educated at Ohio State Uni- versity and University of Virginia. Politically a Demo- erat. Director of the Kilbourne & Jacobs Manufacturing Co., of Columbus.
KING, FRANK I., Senior partner of C. A. King & Co., oldest grain firm of Toledo Common school education. Married Jennie S. Collinson in 1882 and have one little King and three little Queens. Elected city council in 1884. Re-elected unanimously. President city council four years. President of Produce Exchange in 1892. Elected President of Chamber of Commerce in 1895 but declined the honor. His market and crop reports have acquired a national repu- tation and are considered as among the best in the trade. Page 35.
KILBOURNE, JAMES, President and General Mana- ger of the Kilbourne & Jacob Manufacturing Co , Coliin- bus. Graduate of Columbus High School and Kenyon Col- lege. Served as private in 84th O. V. I., 2nd Lieut., 1st Lieut. and Captain in the 9th O. V. I. Graduated at Har- vard Law School in 1868 and was admitted to the Bar. President Columbus Board of Trade. Four times President of Board of Trustees of Public Library. President of the Board of Trustees of the Children's Hospital which he helped to establish. He is a Democrat politically and has been prominently mentioned as a Democratic candidate for Governor. Page 74.
KEIFER, JOSEPH WARREN, Lawyer, Springfield. Educated in common schools and Antioch College ; studied law in Springfield, admitted to practice, 1858, and has since practiced there ; entered Union Army April 27th, 1861, and served as Major and Lt. Col. of 3rd O. V. I., Colonel of 110th O. V. I., then Brevet Brigadier General " for gallant and meritorious services in battles of Opequon, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek ;" Major General by brevet, " for gallant and distinguished services during the campaign ending in the surrender of Gen. R. E. Lee's army ;" mustered out June 27th, 1865, (four times wounded in battle). Appointed on recommendations of Generals Grant and Meade, Lt. Col. 26th U. S. Infantry in 1866, but declined. Member of Ohio Senate 1868-9; Department Commander G. A. R. of Ohio 1868-70: National Vice Commander-in-Chief G. A. R. 1872; trustee Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home 1870-78; trustee Antioch College since 1873 ; member of the 45th, 46th, 47th and 48th Congresses, and Speaker of the 47th Congress. Page 29.
KIRKBY, WM., Commissioner of Railroads and Tele- graphs of Ohio, Columbus. Appointed May 1st, 1891. For six years was Superintendent of the Toledo Infirmary. He has occupied positions in the railroad service about 29 years, having commenced railroading when a boy. Page 23.
KIMMELL, J. A., Representative of Hancock county, and physician, Findlay. Common school education. Taught school. Enlisted in 21st O. V. 1., during the Civil War, and served until the close. Graduated at the Cleve- land Medical college in 1869. Took the adenndem degree at Bellevue Hospital Medical college, New York. Postmaster at Cannonsburg, Ohio, under Grant's administration. At- tended the International Medical congress at Berlin in 1890 and made a tour of Europe, Asia and Africa, Member of Board of Examining Surgeons for pensions under Harri- son's administration. He is a Mason, Elk. G. A. R. and a member of the Hancock county, Northwestern Ohio, Ohio State, Mississippi Valley, National Railroad and Interna . tional Medical associations. Surgeon of Big Four R'y. Page 51.
KING, EDMUND B., Circuit Judge of the Sixth dis- trict and of the law firm of King & Hull, Sandusky. Edn- cated at Oberlin college and Baldwin university, Berea, O. Prosecuting Attorney of Medina countyone terni. having declined a second nomination on account of removal to San- dusky. Presidential elector for Tenth district in 1888. En- listed in Co. B, 16th regiment, infantry, Ohio National
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Guards, and has been second lieutenant, captain, and major. Four year he was a member of the Legislative committee of the Ohio National Guards Association. Page 39.
KETCHAM, GEORGE H., a thorough Toledoan and always for Toledo's interest. Age 35, and a son of the late Valentine H. Ketcham. After receiving a liberal educa- tion and taking a course in civil engineering settled in To- ledo where he inherited large property interest from his father which he is showing much ability in keeping intact. For two sessions, president of Board of Council, and his present pride is the new Valentine Building and Theatre. The building, 280x180 feet, four stories, and is most thor- oughly fire-proof. No building exceeding it in this respect. The theatre is on the street level, large spacious entrances and occupies a space of 210x180 feet. Thoroughly fire proof in every detail with seating capacity of 1,867. The largest stage in the United States with two exceptions. Cost of building theatre $400,000. Page 38.
KINDER, GEORGE D., editor and proprietor of the Putnam County Sentinel, Ottawa. Received a common school and college education. Learned the printer's trade with the Telegraph, at Hamilton. In 1862 started the Erie County News at Sandusky City. In 1864 started the Ottawa News at Port Clinton. In 1865 purchased and pub. lished the Greenville Democrat until he sold it Short time was connected with the Bucyrus Forum as business manager. In 1867 purchased the Putnam County Sentinel, which he has owned and conducted ever since. Page 59.
KINGSLEY, HERBERT BELLAMY, native of New York. Active military experience of ten years in Infantry, from private to Battalion Adjutant. Five years in cavalry, from trooper to First Lieutenant, in "Troop A " O. N. G. of Cleveland, O. Page 24.
KOHLER, HON. JACOB A., Common Pleas Judge, Akron. Educated in district schools and Lodi Academy. Admitted to bar in 1859. Prosecuting Attorney of Summit county two terms. Law partner of Hon. Sidney Edgerton several years, later with Rolin W. Sadler, Esq., and now with Harvey Musser, Esq., and George C. Kohler, Esq. Represented Summit county in State Legislature in 1884- 1886 Attorney General of Ohio in 1886-88. Elected Com- mon Pleas Judge for the second sub-division of the Fourth Judicial district. In 1882 with Russel A. Alger, of Detroit, Mich., (a former Akron boy) erected the Arcade Building, one of the largest and handsomest business blocks in Akron. Director of the Citizens' National Bank, and was one of the incorporators and is President of the People's Savings Bank. Page 42.
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