History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 182

Author: Andrews, Martin Register, 1842-; Hathaway, Seymour J
Publication date: 1902
Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1490

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CHARLES TRATCHEL.

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wholesale and retail trade in their immediate vicinity. The plant is well located in respect to railroad facilities, and has a side track of its Own, all goods being handled by car-load lots. The company lias a commodious and well-ap- pointed office in the front of its plant. This is an extensive concern and a credit to the city of Marietta.

Charles S. Dana was born in Belpre, Wash- ington County, Ohio. He is a son of George Dana, grandson of George Dana, Sr., and great-grandson of Capt. William Dana.

Capt. William Dana was one of the earliest settlers of the county in which he located in 1788. He was a Revolutionary soldier and re- ceived a grant of land from the Government. He was a native of Worcester, Massachusetts, enlisted from New Hampshire, and served at Bunker Hill, and in other engagements until the war closed. He bought a farm in Belpre, Washington County, Ohio, in 1789, which is still in possession of the family and is known as the Dana farm. He married Mary Bancroft. a relative of the great historian. Their son, George Dana, Sr., was among the youngest of eleven children. He made his home at Belpre, and was a prominent and successful business man and farmer.

George Dana, the father of Charles S., was born in Washington County and was a fruit farmer and manufacturer of vinegar at Belpre, where he died in June, 1892, at the age of sev- enty years. He married Lucy Byington, a granddaughter of Ichabod Nye, and also of General Tupper. She died in June, 1899, at the age of sixty-nine years. They reared nine children, namely: John, who is in business in Belpre: Mrs. T. D. Dale, of New York City; Mrs. D. C. Mckay, of Marietta; W. F .. of Marietta : E. B., an editor in Muskegon, Mich- igan; Mrs. G. P. Devol, of Beverly ; Lawrence N., member of a zinc mining company, of Jop- lin, Missouri : George B., a musician, of Paris : and Charles S.

Charles S. Dana attended Marietta Col- lege from 1879 to 1886, and since then has been in various lines of business. He was in the fruit canning business in Belpre, with the firm of George Dana & Sons, the business being

now conducted by John Dana. Mr. Dana mar- ried Mary Anderson Sayre, a daughter of Capt. D. F. Sayre, deceased, who was a prominent man, of Marietta. They have a daughter. Frances Bancroft Dana. The subject of this sketch is a member of Harmar Lodge, No. 390. A. F. & A. M. ; and the Knights of Pythias. He is a Republican in politics and served a term in the State Senate in 1896.

HARLES TRATCHEL, although not one of the foremost farmers and oil prodcers of Washington County, has his place in the list of those who in the pursuance of this occupation spend their time most diligently and success- fully, and by reason of their industry and frugality, are a credit to the township and county in which they live.

Mr. Tratchel was born in Germany in 1834. In 1849, his parents sailed over the ocean to this country, bringing their son, Charles, with them. They found a suitable location in War- ren township, Washington County, and there engaged in farming. They reared a family of five boys and three girls, whose names are as follows: John; Charles: Walter; Andrew ; Herman: Christina: Louisa; and Fredericka. These children grew to manhood and woman- hood, and are good citizens of their respective towns.

Charles Tratchel married Martha Bartman, of Monroe County, Ohio, and they have five children, namely : Emma; Henry; Lucy; Janet : and Charlotte. Emma is the wife of Jolin Hanna, a farmer in Warren township, and they have four children,-Henry: Clar- ence ; Helen ; and Madeline. Henry is a farm- er in Barlow township, and married Mary An- derson. His two children are named Herman and Jennie. Lucy married Joseph Perdew, and their family consists of Dean, Twila and Bernice. Janet still lives at home, and Char- lotte married Edward Finch, of Marietta.

The subject of this sketch has been living at his present farm since 1878. He has three oil wells, all producing, and besides these, hie

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leases about 67 acres of land, on which are two producing wells. Politically, he is a Dem- acrat. He and his family are believers in the doctrine of the German Lutheran Church.

A. GOEBEL is well known as the proprietor of one of the largest furni- ture establishments in the Ohio Val- ley, located at No. 206 Front street, Marietta. It is one of the oldest con- cerns in the city and was originally the store of his father, Louis Goebel.

Louis Goebel was born in Prussia in 1829, and came to America in 1852. After spend- ing three years in New York State, he came to Marietta, Ohio, in 1855. He was identified with the Marietta Chair Company until 1865. and the following year embarked in the furni- ture business. After the first year the part- nership of Schmidt & Goebel was formed, which continued until 1879. He then built the present storeroom at No. 200 Front street and continued until 1894, when he was succeeded by his two sons, Henry T. and F. A. Goebel. In 1896 Henry T. Goebel took a half interest in the firm of J. Krupp & Son, at Sandusky, Ohio, an old-established furniture and under- taking house. and F. A. Goebel has since con- tinned as the head of the Marietta house. U'n- der capable management the volume of busi- ness has increased to many times that of seven years ago, more room being required from time to time until three floors and a basement are now utilized, the basement being devoted to a stock of linoleums, bed-springs and a general surplus stock. In passing the store one is im- pressed with the artistic arrangement and dec- oration of the show-window. It is plastered and beautifully decorated in oil inside, and cov- ered outside with steel, thus rendering it ab- solutely dust-proof. It was designed by F. A. Goebel. The white, steel ceiling and the white trimmed elevator shaft. in contrast with the highly polished and luxurious furniture on the first floor, present a neat and attractive ap- pearance. A solid pine walkway leads from the front door diagonally to the rear, and is cov-

ered with rubber matting, making footsteps noiseless. The second floor contains three rooms, all steel-sheeted, as below, and is stocked with parlor furniture and leather goods, the walls being gracefully adorned with beautiful pictures. The carpet room is in front, and here is carried a complete line of carpets and rugs, of the highest grades. The third floor is 100 feet square and contains four rooms, extend- ing over the German National Bank, Wittlig's jewelry store, and the Schram Block ; the table and stand room being over the last named. The other rooms contain large stocks of cham- ber suites, iron beds, chairs, hall furniture, etc. ! complete line of rugs and portieres is car- ried in stock. .The distributing room, or warehouse, is located on Butler street. Mr. Goebel is one of the enterprising and progress- ive citizens of Marietta, and stands high in the esteem of the public.

EV. F. M. WOESMAN, who is pas- tor of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Marietta, Washington Coun- ty, Ohio, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been a resident of Marietta since 1892.

Rev. Mr. Woesman was educated at St. Xavier's College, Cincinnati, Ohio, having completed the classical course in 1874. He then went to St. Mary's of the West, and com- pleted the theological course there in 1878. He was ordained the same year by the Rt. Rev. S. H. Rosecrans, a brother of General Rose- crans, and a graduate of Kenyon College. Rev. Mr. Woesman assisted at the cathedral in Columbus, under the pastor. Father M. M. Meara, for two years and the next four years were spent as assistant at Newark, Ohio, un- der Rev. Mr. De Cailey.

Father Woesman's first pastorate was at Churchtown, Washington County, where he remained from 1884 to 1892, and then ac- cepted the pastorate of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Marietta. Under his di- rection and the active support of his parish- ioners, the church has grown largely and a fine

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sehool has been built near its place of worship. February 22, 1900, the congregation purchased the "Putnam Hall" property at the corner of Fourth and Wooster streets, at a eost of $15,- 750, and plans are now being considered for a new church, the edifice to cost about $100,000.

Father Woesman is a man of fine charac- ter, and is sympathetic and charitable. He is deeply loved and reverenced by the people of his parish and is held in the highest esteem by the citizens of Marietta.

OWARD W. STANLEY is a member of the wholesale and retail furniture firm of Stanley & Grass, which con- ducts the largest business of the kind in Marietta, Ohio. He was born in Marietta and is a son of John W. Stanley.

John W. Stanley came to Marietta about 1855 and was for a number of years a director in the Marietta Chair Company, out of which grew the furniture establishment of Stanley & Grass. Mr. Stanley started in business where Webber's meat market is now situated, and in 1866, built and occupied the four-story build- ing at No. 166 Front street, which is now oectt- pied by the firm and is the pioneer establish- ment of the kind in that section, which now constitutes the business heart of the city. In 1868 he built the building adjoining on the north. These buildings, with the warehouse in the rear, contain a total floor surface of 30,000 square feet. John W. Stanley continued in the business until 1880, when he retired. He is now living in Marietta at the advanced age of eighty-one years. He has always been stanch in his support of the Republican party. Re- ligiously he is a member of the First Congrega- tional Church. His wife died in 1897. How- ard W. Stanley was reared in his native town and attended Marietta College, from which he was graduated in June, 1880. He then went into business with his father and continued un- til the latter retired in 1880. In January, 1881, the present firm was organized, which consists of Howard W. Stanley and Charles Grass. They have the largest establishment of the kind in Marietta, and one which will compare

favorably with any in the Ohio Valley. The buildings are the property of Howard W. Stan- ley. The front of the first floor is used for the display of sideboards, cases and fine cabi- net work,-more than thirty-five sideboards being shown. The rear contains a large and complete assortment of wall paper. To the rear and extending to Seeond street is a large ware- house, the two buildings being separated by an ailey for the convenience of wagons. The sec- ond floor front is occupied with parlor chairs and dining room furniture, and in the rear is the large carpet room, extending over the two stores, the dimensions being 40 by 90 feet. There is a man in charge of each of the differ- ent departments, including curtains, wall pa- per, carpets and packing. A full line of piece goods in carpets is carried, and the firm does the fitting and laying of carpets, when so de- sired. The third floor is devoted to chamber suites, parlor tables and fancy cabinet work, the front being a double storeroom. The rear of the third Hoor contains a large stock of iron beds and couches. On the fourth floor is to be found bedding supplies and rockers. An el- evator makes access easy to all the floors. Twelve people are employed steadily, and fre- quently more, and members of the firm give their exclusive attention to the business. The wholesale business extends within a reasonable radius of Marietta, and is mainly carried on as a mail-order business. The firm has always contributed liberally to all worthy enterprises tending to improve the city,-considering this a part of their duty as progressive and repre- sentative business men. They also conduct quite an extensive real estate business, mainly in the city. Mr. Stanley purchased the first Norwood lot, and was among the early pur- chasers of the Glass Plant lots. John T. Stan- ley, his brother, is in the wholesale carpet bus- iness in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Charles Grass, who has been identified with the firin since 1871. was born at Marietta, and is a son of William Grass, deceased, who was a miller by trade, and came here about 1840. Charles Grass began as clerk in a grocery and has assisted materially in building up the pros- perous business of Stanley & Grass.

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Howard W. Stanley married Nettie Glines. who died in January, 1892. Their only child. Edith, is attending Marietta Academy, and giv- ing special attention to music. The family res- idence. at No. 51.1 Second street, was built in 1883 by John W. Stanley and remodeled in 1901 by the subject of this sketchi.

E DWARD MELLOR, a farmer living about four miles from Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, is a sub- stantial citizen of his township, and possess the highi respect of all his ac- quaintances. He is a son of Jesse and Mary Ann ( Kidwell) Mellor, and was born in 1840 in what was then Union township. but has since been changed to Warren township. Washington County.

Jesse Mellor was born and reared near Beverly, Ohio, and during his long life did much to win the esteem and admiration of his neighbors and friends. The subject of this sketch obtained his mental training in the Warren township schools. He subsequently learned the carpenter's trade, which he fol- lowed in connection with farming until the Civil War stirred all parts of our country and the call for 100-day men was issued. He en- listed. served 100 days and re-enlisted as a member of the 2nd Reg. Ohio Vol. Cav .. and served until imustered out at the close of the conflict. He then returned to his home and took up farming as an occupation, and has lived this ever since. His farm consists of twenty- two acres of good. valuable land, which he keeps in a high state of cultivation.

Mr. Mellor was united in matrimony with Catherine Wright, a daughter of Robert and Sarah ( Pinkerton ) Wright, and they reared ten children, as follows: Margaret : William : Naomi: Joseph: James: Thomas and John, all leceased : Catherine, Mr. Mellor's wife; Sarah Jane: and Robert.

Mr. and Mrs. Mellor have reared six chil- dren. namely: Martha: Jesse : Clara : Frank : Etta J. and Bertha, of whom the last named is still living with her parents on the farm. Mar-

tha married Abner Harris, now deceased, and had two children, Austin and Lloyd. Her sec- ond husband was Andrew Pinkerton, and they had three children,-Adda, Lina and Martha Elizabeth. Jesse was united in marriage with Eliza Miller, and lives in Bloomington, Illi- mois. Mrs. Jesse Mellor was the daughter of William and Mary Miller, and she has had two children,-Clifford and Selma. The third child, Clara, was united in marriage with John Reed, and they had five children, namely : El- lis ; Cora, deceased ; Annie ; Carlos ; and an in- fant. Frank Mellor chose Susanna Miller, a daughter of William Miller, for his wife. They have three children,- Huldah. Ora and Dollie May, and are at present living in Kansas. Etta J. married Henry Fann. They have three children,-Wreatha. Harold, and an infant, unnamed, are also residents of Kansas.

The parents of these children are attend- ants of the M. E. Church. Mr. Mellor is a Democrat in politics, and in fraternal relations Me affiliates with the G. A. R .. belonging to the C. B. Gates Post.

H. BACHELDER, for years a prom- inent and judicious oil producer of Newport township. is also a real es- tate holder of Newport. By his pru- (lent manner and wise management he has won the esteem and confidence of his neighbors and fellow citizens generally. He is a son of Nelson D. and Mary Ann ( Fisher) Bachelder, and a grandson of Abner S. Bachel- der.

Nelson Bachelder is a native of New York. where he was born January 31. 1848. He chose for his life companion Mary Ann Fisher, of Saratoga, New York, and they reared two children,-Willis, who is deceased ; and G. H.

G. H. Bachelder married Annie Neath, a daughter of Jasper Neath, and they have had three children,-Georgiana. Helen Marie and Lucile. The last named died October 29. 1899. The others were born July 19. 1895, and Oc- tober 29. 1897, respectively. Mr. Bachelder is a member of the M. E. Church, where he and his children worship.

DR. JOHN H. MARTIN.

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The subject of this sketch was born in Ve- mango County, Pennsylvania. December 14. 1867. During his entire active life he has pur- sued the oil business successfully. Since June 13. 1901, he has mourned the loss of his be- loved wife, to whom he was married October 24, 1892.

In political affairs Mr. Bachelder is a Pro- hibitionist of the strictest type. As a business man and citizen he stands among the most prominent and most worthy people of Wash- ington County.

R. JOHN H. MARTIN, a physician and surgeon, of New Matamoras, Ohio, is reputed to be one of the ab- lest practitioners in Washington County. The Doctor is no stranger in his community, as he was born in Monroe County, adjacent to Washington County, and his parents were natives of the same county. He was born March 3, 1861, and is a son of the well-known Dr. F. P. Martin, and his wife, Adeline A. (Davis) Martin.

Dr. F. P. Martin was born May 12, 1836. He attended the Barnesville Academy, and later, the Cincinnati Medical College, gradu- ating from the latter institution. He located in New Matamoras in 1862, and practiced his profession continuously for more than 40 years, meeting with unqualified success. He finally retired to his old home in Monroe Coun- ty, where he still resides and is still recognized as one of the most skillful physicians of that section. His wife was born in 1840 and they reared nine children, of whom John H. is the eldest. The others were as follows: Francis, «leceased : Lillian : Addie, deceased ; Thaddeus T .: Nimrod A .: Luther R .; Matilda; and Lucy.

Dr. Martin was the recipient of a good edu- cation, and after completing his studies, he en- gaged in teaching. He first had charge of the school in Ludlow township, which he taught one year. He followed teaching for an un- broken period of thirteen years. He served three years .- from 1888 to 1891,-as superin-

tendent of the New Matamoras schools. He then attended a medical college at Baltimore, Maryland, having previously read medicine. He graduated in 1893, and the same year, re- turned to New Matamoras, and commenced the practice of his profession.

September 26, 1880, Dr. Martin was joined in marriage with Amelia V. Burgbacher, a na- tive of Woodsfield, Ohio, where her birth oc- curred July 19, 1863. The Doctor and his worthy wife have one son. Francis Eugene, who is now attending medical college at Balti- more, Maryland, and is a member of the class of 1905. Like his father, Dr. Martin is a Democrat, in politics, and has served two terms as town clerk, and nine years as township clerk.

Dr. Martin is a man of broad ideas, is pub- lic-spirited, and takes a fitting interest in the welfare of his community. He is a member of the Board of Education, and in fraternal circles, is master of Matamoras Lodge, No. 374, F. & A. M. The subject of this sketch is up to date in his profession, and is well-read upon all the leading questions of the day. He is a valued member of the Washington County Medical Society.

TEPHEN L. ANGLE, cashier of the German National Bank of Marietta, while a comparatively recent comer to that city, is recognized as a represent- ative and able business man. He lo- cated in Marietta in the summer of 1899, where he assisted materially in organizing the bank. He was born in the southern part of New York State, and since first entering upon a business career has been engaged in the banking busi- ness.

His first duties in a bank were at Bradford. Pennsylvania, and for two years immediately preceding his location in Marietta he was cash- ier of the First National Bank at Sistersville, West Virginia. Mr. Angle spent twelve years in Buffalo, New York, where he was engaged mostly in the Bank of Commerce. Thus he is thoroughly familiar with every detail, and per- fectly qualified to assume the responsibilities

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and duties of any position in the banking busi- ness.

Mr. Angle is a member of the National Bankers' Association and State Bankers' As- sociation, and is a stockholder in one of the banks in Richmond, Virginia. Fraternally he is a member of the B. P. O. E. Religiously he is a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Mr. Angle has become well known as one of the leading men in business circles in Marietta, and he is highly esteemed for his upright prin- ciples and superior business methods.

L. SMITH, who is a member of the well-known law firm of Ellenwood, Smith & Leeper, of Marietta, Wash- ington County, Ohio, is a native of that county, and a son of S. B.

Smith.

Samuel Smith, the grandfather of A. L., died in 1824. His son, S. B. Smith, father of the subject of this sketch, settled in Washing- ton County in 1816, when he was but four years old, his parents having removed from their native town,-Clinton, Connecticut, which was formerly known as Killingworth. S. B. Smith had several brothers, one of whom conducted a nursery for several years near Marietta. Mr. Smith married Susan Racer, a daughter of Benjamin Racer, who came as a boy, in 1793, from Penmar, Pennsylvania. He was a farmer and also flat-boated produce down the Ohio River. Susan Smith, the mother of A. I .. , died in 1888. She had five sons, all of whom reside in Marietta township.

A. L. Smith, whose name opens these lines, attended the county schools and later graduated from Marietta College, with the class of 1875. For several years he taught school, having charge of the schools at Volcano, West Vir- ginia. He was for three years clerk under Probate Judge C. T. Frazyer, after which he went west, where he had charge of schools in Olympia, Washington, during the winter of 1881-1882. He was then engaged in the United States Land Office at Olympia, and returned to Marietta in 1882. Having studied law with

Judge M. D. Follett and others, prior to his western trip. Mr. Smith was admitted to the bar in 1881, and upon his return to Marietta formed a partnership with Judge Frazyer, which continued until 1885. In that year he entered into partnership with L. M. Ellenwood. and ten years later Judge Leeper also became a member of the firm. Business is conducted under the firm name of Ellenwood, Smith & Leeper, and their practice is general.

E DGAR W. GODDARD, a promi- nent and representative farmer of Fairfield township, Washington County, was born in this township May 30, 1854, and is a son of Abram W. and Maria Jane ( Coulter ) Goddard. His birth occurred in the house now occupied by Waldo Putnam, located opposite to Blennerhas- sett Island.

Abram Wood Goddard, the father of Ed- gar \\ .. was a son of Charles Hapgood God- dard, who was born in Connecticut, while his motlier was born in New Hampshire. Thus Abram Goddard came of good, old, New Eng- land stock and although he had but a limited schooling, he became a man of enlightened mind. acceptably filled many of the leading offices in his township, and served for many years as justice of the peace. He was noted for his excellent penmanship, and it was often a great convenience for his neighbors to induce him to write their documents. When Abram W. Goddard settled on his farm in Fairfield township, the forest was still supreme, and here he built his log cabin, cleared up his land. every year encroaching farther and farther upon the woodland with his plow, until at the time of his death, in 1882, he had accomplished wonderful changes. These his sons later car- ried on to successful completion, turning the wilderness into one of the finest farms in Fair- field township.

The mother of Edgar W. Goddard was the eldest sister of Isaac B. Coulter, a well-known resident of Cutler. She was married to Mr. Goddard in this township April 23. 1843. and a family of nine children was born to them,

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as follows: Melissa Emeline, who married William F. Quinn, of Palmer township. and has two children : William Rodney, who mar- ried first. Anna Blake, of Salem, and second, Fannie Henry, of Athens County, and who lives in the latter place and has seven children by his last wife, and three by the first wife; Edna Rosalie, who married James Randolph. lives in Cutler, and has two children: Talma Ferona, who married W. W. Roland, lives in Racine, Wisconsin, and has three children ; Ed- gar Warren, who is the subject of this sketch ; Hanmer Hapgood, who married Emma A. Randolph, and has three children : Alva Curtis, who died at the age of two years; Zaidee Es- telle, who married first. Lewis Quinn, and sec- ond. Daniel Deweese, lives on the old home farm and has two children; and Minerva El- len, who married George B. Henry, resides in Cutler, and has four children.

ents were of that denomination. Mr. Goddard has been too busy to be a politician, but he has acceptably held the offices of trustee, justice of ; the peace and assessor, being always ready to do his part toward advancing the interests of his township in every legitimate way. He is a man very highly esteemed in Fairfield town- ship.

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History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 182

Author: Andrews, Martin Register, 1842-; Hathaway, Seymour J Publication date: 1902 Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1490

Author: Andrews, Martin Register, 1842-; Hathaway, Seymour J
Publication date: 1902
Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1490