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MR. AND MRS. A. L. EBERLY
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discharging his official duties in a prompt and capable manner. He has always taken a great interest in public affairs and is connected with a number of public enterprises. Having spent his entire life in this county, he is well and favorably known within its borders and is a worthy representative of a family that has now figured prominently and honorably in the annals of this section of the state for three-fourths of a century.
FRANK WEBSTER, M. D.
The name of Webster has long stood as a synonym for ability in the practice of medicine and surgery in the middle west, and the life work of Dr. Frank Web- ster is in harmony with the reputation of the family in this connection. With the lasting work of his father before him as an example and a source of inspira- tion, he is achieving renown because of his own comprehensive understanding of scientific principles and his correct application thereof to the needs of suffering humanity.
Dr. Webster was born in Middletown, Ohio, April 6, 1854, a son of Dr. Wil- liam and Sarah (Harkrader) Webster. The family is of Welsh lineage, the an- cestry being traced back direct to John Webster, who left the little rock-ribbed country of Wales and became a resident of New Jersey in 1691. William Web- ster, the great-grandfather, was born in Essex, New Jersey, in 1771, and about 1803 removed to Pennsylvania, while in 1806 he became a pioneer of the Miami valley in Ohio, settling in Butler county, where he continued his residence to the time of his death in 1844. One of his sons, Hon. Taylor Webster, was for nearly a half century identified with the democratic press of Butler county, Ohio, and in 1829 was clerk of the general assembly, while in 1830 he was sent by But- ler county to the house of representatives and was chosen its speaker. From 1832 until 1838 he was in congress as the representative of the district comprising Butler, Preble and Darke counties, and his public services continued through in- cumbency in the office of clerk of the court of common pleas of Butler county and afterward on the supreme bench. He did much in molding the policy and shaping the destiny of the state during the first half of the nineteenth century and died generally lamented in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 27, 1876, wlien sev- enty-one years of age.
The family of William Webster numbered nine children, including Dr. Elias Webster, who was born in Butler county, October 31, 1805, and in early manhood became a medical practitioner of the allopathic school. About fifteen years later, however, he took up the practice of homeopathy, a system then comparatively new. In 1866 he removed to Connersville, Indiana, where lie remained in practice until his death. He was recognized as a leader in democratic circles and also took deep interest in religious matters, being a close Bible student as well as a wide reader upon other themes. His sterling integrity, force of character and genial disposition won him the respect and friendship of young and old, rich and poor. Hle wedded Mary Kain of Lebanon, Ohio, who died in 1867. while he reached the venerable age of eighty-six years, passing away in 1891. Their
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children were William, Samuel, Hugh, James K., Joseph R., Taylor, Daniel, Mrs. Sarah Ann Tevis and Mary J. Two of this family became physicians.
Dr. William Webster, father of Dr. Frank Webster, was born in Butler county, Ohio, January 12, 1827, and his youthful days were spent upon a farm until his fourteenth year, when he became a pupil in Monroe Academy. He afterward studied in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, during the years 1845 and 1846, and then entered Farmers College near Cincinnati, being graduated therefrom with honors in 1848. During his senior year he devoted his leisure hours to reading medicine and subsequently matriculated in the Eclec- tic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, being numbered among its alumni of 1851. During a cholera epidemic at Middletown, Ohio, prior to his graduation, he had opened an office and engaged in practice, but when the disease was checked he closed his office and returned to college. During his senior year Dr. Storm Rosa, of Paynesville, Ohio, delivered before the college a course of lectures on home- opathy with the result that nearly all of the faculty and the class became adher- ents of the new school. During the first year or two of his practice Dr. Web- ster gave considerable time to investigating and experimenting with both allop- athy and homeopathy and became convinced that the latter was preferable, adopt- ing therefore that school as his life work. After nine years of practice in Mid- dletown he sought the broader field offered in Dayton and remained a resident of this city until his death, May 19, 1894.
Dr. Webster was one of the organizers of the Miami Valley Homeopathic Society, in which he served as an official for many years. For a long period he was honored with the presidency of the Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society and was also a member of the American Institute of Homeopathy, while various leading homeopathic journals regarded him as a valued contributor. In his pro- fession he attained prominence and was the loved family physician in many households of Dayton. He was long an exemplary member of the Masonic fraternity and for fifty-five years held membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. He was also actively interested in the Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation and at all times gave liberally to church and religious work, to charity and wherever individual aid was needed. His life was honorable in its purposes, far-reaching and beneficial in its influence and Dayton numbered him among its honored residents.
Dr. Webster was married three times. He first wedded Mrs. Catherine Martin, who was born in Warren county, Ohio, July 1, 1827, and died July 21, 1851. On the 28th of May, 1853, he married Miss Sarah Harkrader, who died soon after the birth of their only child, Frank, passing away August 9, 1854. Her parents were David and Nancy (Gallagher) Harkrader, pioneer residents of Warren county, Ohio. For his third wife Dr. Webster chose Miss Rosalinda Brashear and their children were Edward and William H.
Dr. Frank Webster, whose name introduces this record, was a young lad at the time of his parents' removal to Dayton and this enabled him to pursue his public-school course in this city. He was graduated from the high school in the year 1874 and afterward from the Miami Commercial College of Dayton, while subsequently he spent three years in the music business in this city. De- termining to follow in the professional footsteps of his father, he began reading
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medicine under the direction of Dr. William Webster and later attended the Pulte Medical College, from which he was graduated in 1882. He then joined his father in practice, this association being maintained until the father's death, after which he was joined in partnership by his brother, Dr. William H. Web- ster. He is justly ranked with the leading homeopathic physicians of Dayton, for wide reading and continued study have made his a most capable physician, bringing him into close touch with the most advanced knowledge of the profes- sion. He is conscientious in the performance of all professional service and finds in the capable discharge of each day's duties courage and inspiration for the labors of the succeeding day.
On the 30th of January, 1879, Dr. Webster was married to Miss Anna A. Turner, a daughter of Hamilton M. Turner, of Montgomery county, Ohio, where Mrs. Webster was born. The three children of this marriage are- Howard H., Rome M. and Margaret K. The elder son was graduated in 1903 from Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia and is now successfully practic- ing. The younger son was graduated from the same school in 1907 and from the New York Opthalmic College of New York city in 1908. He was married in December, 1907, in Dayton to Miss Stella Schneider, a daughter of Jacob F. Schneider.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Webster are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are prominent in the social circles in which they move. He is an exemplary representative of the Masonic fraternity and is prominent and popular in pro- fessional circles in Dayton. For thirteen years he served as secretary of the Miami Valley Homeopathic Medical Society and for one term was its president. He has also twice been honored with the presidency of the Dayton Homeopathic Medical Society and has gained high reputation in that field of medical practice in which his grandfather and father were pioneers and in which his own efforts have met with well merited reward.
FRANK I. JOYCE.
Frank I. Joyce, president of the Joyce-Cridland Company, manufacturers of lifting jacks in Dayton, was born in Cincnnati, Ohio, on the 6th of March, 1860, a son of Jacob Osler and Josephine (Ingals) Joyce. The father was born in Colestown, New Jersey, in 1823, and in 1829 was taken by his parents to Cin- cinnati, Ohio, where he was reared and learned the trades of a carpenter and pat- tern maker. He followed those pursuits in Cincinnati until 1861 when he removed to Dayton where he soon after began the manufacture of pumps. Subsequently he abandoned that field of activity to take up the manufacture of lifting jacks in 1873 in connection with Thomas H. Cridland under the firm style of Joyce & Cridland, which connection continued until 1882. The business was then reor- ganized under the firm style of Joyce, Cridland & Company, and was incorporated in 1893 as the Joyce-Cridland Company. Before his removal from Cincinnati Jacob O. Joyce had wedded Josephine Ingals, a native of that city and unto them were born four children, of whom one died in infancy while three are yet
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living: Cora Adelaide, the wife of Thomas H. Cridland; Frank Ingals; and Fannie R., the wife of George W. Shroyer. While the more remote ancestral history of the family is not obtainable it is known that James Joyce, thie grand- father of our subject, was a native of New Jersey, his birth having there occurred January 1, 1795. His last days were passed in Dayton, for in 1861 he became a resident of this city and here remained until his demise in 1874.
Frank I. Joyce was but a year old when his parents came to Dayton so his youthful days were here passed and in the improvement of the educational op- portunities offered by the public schools he acquired his education, being gradu- ated from the Central high school with the class of 1878. He then entered the manufacturing plant of Joyce & Cridland, where he was employed for four or five years, closely applying himself to the mastery of the business. At the end of that time he became a member of the firm on its reorganization under the style of Joyce, Cridland & Company, which so continued until 1893 and was then incorporated under the present name, J. O. Joyce becoming president and so continuing until his death in 1905, after which Frank I. Joyce succeeded him in the presidency. The business is thoroughly systematized and conducted on the plan which constitutes the basis of every successful business undertaking-of accomplishing maximum results at a minimum expenditure of time, labor and material. However, quality is never sacrificed and the reputation of the house for its manufactured product is a most enviable one.
In 1885 in Dayton Mr. Joyce was married to Miss Catharine Ralston, a daugh- ter of John Ralston, deceased, and they have five children as follows: Jeannette Leona, Marguerite, Katharine Frances, Cora Belle and Frank Ralston. In his fraternal relations Mr. Joyce is a Mason who has taken the degrees of Capit- ular and Chivalric Masonry. He also belongs to the Scottish Rite and has crossed the sands of the desert with the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is likewise con- nected with the Knights of Pythias and belongs to the Dayton City Club, while his name is on the membership roll of the Chamber of Commerce and his active co- operation is given to its various plans for promoting the business activity of the city. In politics he is a republican but the honors and emoluments of office have no attraction for him as he prefers to concentrate his energies upon his business interests in which he is meeting with signal success.
RICHARD S. GAUGLER, M. D.
Thorough preparatory training well qualified Dr. Richard S. Gaugler for a professional career and since entering upon active practice his constantly ex- panding powers brought him into prominent professional relations. He has ever believed in holding to a high standard of professional ethics, recognizing the fact that the work of the physician is ever of a most important and responsible char- acter. He has won success at the cost of earnest, self-denying labor and well de- serves the high regard in which he is held not only by reason of his ability but also owing to the fact that he never refuses to respond to a call for aid, his ready sympathy prompting his immediate action, even at the sacrifice of his own com- fort or welfare.
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Dr. Richard S. Gaugler was born in Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania, July 20, 1868, and in that place was reared and acquired his primary education. Recog- nizing the value of mental training beyond that afforded in the public schools, at the age of seventeen years he entered Freeburg Academy, at Freeburg, Penn- sylvania, from which he was graduated in 1887. Later he attended the Normal School at Middleburg, Pennsylvania, completing the course in two years, after which he engaged in teaching in Snyder county, Pennsylvania, for five years, proving a successful educator, who imparted readily to others the knowledge that he had acquired. While engaged in teaching he took up the study of medi- cine, his reading being directed by Dr. Wagenseller, at Selins Grove, Pennsyl- vania. Subsequently he matriculated in Jefferson Medical College, at Phila- delphia, from which he was graduated in 1894. He also had two years under- graduate work in the Lying-in Hospital of that city and later entered the Nat- ional Military Home near Dayton, Ohio, as assistant surgeon, filling that position for about four and a half years.
Dr. Gaugler then resigned and pursued a post-graduate course of study in Jefferson Medical College. He has always made earnest effort to thoroughly equip himself for the responsibilities that devolve upon him and in addition to his post- graduate course he has done much private reading and study. Returning to Day- ton, he entered upon general practice here and in recent years he has been recog- nized as one of the most able representatives of the profession in this city. He holds membership in the American Medical Association, the Ohio State Medical Association, the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Dayton Academy of Medicine and has been honored with office in some of these organizations. He was president of the Dayton Academy of Medicine in 1901-2 and a member of its program committee for seven years. He is likewise on the program committee of the county society and is a member of the faculty appointed by the board of the Union Biblical Seminary to deliver lectures on physiology and anatomy to the medical missionaries.
On the 16th of November, 1898, in Germantown, Ohio, was celebrated the mar- riage of Dr. Gaugler and Miss Laura Rohrer, a daughter of C. J. Rohrer. They now have two children : Richard S., and Mary Cathryn. Dr. Gaugler is a member of the Masonic lodge and of the First Lutheran church-associations which indi- cate much of the nature of his interest and the rules which govern his conduct. He is a man of genuine personal worth, highly respected by all who know him, while his professional ability is gaining him an enviable reputation in that direc- tion.
SAMUEL S. KELLER.
Samuel S. Keller, well known as a progressive and prosperous agriculturist of Madison township, is the owner of a fine farm of eighty-six acres situated on the Dayton and Lexington road, about five miles west of Dayton. He was born in Jefferson township, Montgomery county, his parents being John and Sarah (Zentmyer) Keller. Samuel Keller, the paternal grandfather, made his way to this state from Pennsylvania, becoming one of the earliest settlers of Mont-
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gomery county. John Keller, the father of our subject, likewise made the jour- ney from the Keystone state to this county. He became the father of six children, namely: Lawson, Ida, Samuel S., Nellie, Edith and Harry, all of whom are residents of Montgomery county.
Samuel S. Keller acquired his education in the common schools and was reared on the old homestead farm, early becoming familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. On attaining man's estate he chose the occupation to which he had been reared and owing to his untiring industry, indefatigable energy and capable management, has met with a gratify- ing and well merited measure of success in his farming operations. He has a stand in the market and in addition to cultivating the cereals best adapted to soil and climate, he also raises some stock for his own use. He owns a modern brick residence of nine rooms and is recognized throughout the community as an up-to-date and enterprising farmer, as well as representative citizen.
On the 18th of December, 1890, Mr. Keller was united in marriage to Miss Emma Kleppinger, a daughter of Newton and Sarah (Wolf) Kleppinger, the former being a native of this county and an agriculturist by occupation. John and Elizabeth Kleppinger, the paternal grandparents of Mrs. Keller, came from Pennsylvania to this county at an early day and were among the first settlers in this part of the state, the grandfather clearing the land now known as the old Kleppinger farm. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Keller have been born two children: Marcus, at home, who is a graduate of the public schools; and Eldon, who is attending school.
The religious faith of Mr. Keller is indicated by his membership in the Chris- tian church, in which he is serving as financial secretary. Both he and his wife are widely and favorably known throughout the community in which they have spent their entire lives, and they are moreover worthy representatives of two of the oldest and most highly respected families of Montgomery county.
JOHN SIEBENTHALER.
Among the prominent German-American residents of his section of the county is numbered John Siebenthaler, now engaged in the nursery and fruit-growing business in Harrison township, Montgomery county. Born in 1854 in Franklin county, Indiana, he is a son of George and Margaret (Moerschel) Siebenthaler. The father, a native of Bavaria, Germany, came to the united States in 1831 and settled first in Cincinnati, Ohio, later going to Franklin county, Indiana, where he took up a claim of one hundred and sixty acres. The deed for the land was signed by Andrew Jackson, then president of the United States. There he engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1866, in which year he sold his farm and removed to Ohio, purchasing a farm in Harrison township, Montgomery county, where his remaining days were spent. His wife passed away in 1867, while his demise occurred in 1900. In their family were twelve children, namely: Henry; Adam; Margaret ; John, of this review; Balser; and the following all deceased: Jacob W., Gottfried, George B., Mary, Louisa, David, and Philip.
JOHN SIEBENTHALER
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In his father's home John Siebenthaler spent his youthful days, acquiring his early education in the country schools of his native state, attending the sessions three months in each year. After his father's removal to Ohio he attended a district school in Harrison township, Montgomery county, and later supplemented his training by a course of study in Dayton for two winters. Having thus prepared himself, he engaged in teaching for two terms in the Miami county schools and then, thinking to find other pursuits more congenial and profitable, he withdrew from that profession and entered the nursery and fruit-growing business, in which connection he has since remained. It has proven a successful undertaking and by earnest labor, indefatigable energy and untiring diligence he has won a prominent place among the citizens of his section of the county. His business is constantly growing and yields to him a comfortable annual income.
In 1890 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Siebenthaler and Miss Mary Appenzellar, a daughter of David and Elizabeth Appenzellar of Montgomery county, and unto this marriage have been born five children, namely: Wilber, a graduate of the high school; and Clarence, John, Mary and George, who are yet students.
Fraternally Mr. Siebenthaler is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias at Iola, and in politics gives his allegiance to the democratic party. In June, 1908, he was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who was laid to rest at Shiloh, and her loss is regretted among a wide circle of warm friends. Having spent the greater portion of his life in this county, Mr. Siebenthaler's acquaintance here is an ex- tensive one and that he is best liked where best known is an indication that his salient characteristics are those which command respect and good will.
CLAUDE NORTH CHRISMAN, M. D.
Dr. Claude North Chrisman, who is well qualified for the practice of both medicine and surgery, the expression of public approval of his work coming to him in a large and gratifying patronage, was born in Kingston, Ross county, Ohio, December 30, 1869, a son of William and Nancy (North) Chrisman, who are yet residents of Dayton, the father having for a number of years been en- gaged in business as a railroad contractor. The son was only two years of age when his parents became residents of Tarlton, Pickaway county, Ohio, where they lived for six years and then rcmoved to Delaware, Ohio, where the suc- ceeding three years werc passed. He was about eleven years of age when the family home was established in Dayton and here he continued his studies in the public schools, also attending the Central high school, from which he was grad- uated in 1888, after which he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, where he remained for three years, being graduated in 1892.
Dr. Chrisman pursued his early professional studies in the office and under the direction of Dr. J. M. Wcaver, of Dayton, and afterward entered the Miami Medical College at Cincinnati, completing the regular course by graduation in 1895. Hc located for general practice in Dayton and soon won an excellent reputation as a capable, carnest and conscientious physician. He has now repre-
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sented the profession here for fourteen years, during which time he has steadily advanced toward the goal of gratifying success. He has become particularly well known as a competent surgeon, possessing comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and the component parts of the human body, together with delicacy of touch that makes his surgical work most successful. For five years he was assistant surgeon to St. Elizabeth's hospital.
In 1896 Dr. Chrisman was married in Kenton to Miss Elsie Castor and they have two sons, Paul Castor and William. The parents hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and Dr. Chrisman is also associated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and with the Phi Gamma Delta society. Politically he is a republican but without desire for office, nor does he take active part in political work. In strictly professional lines he is connected with the American Medical Association, the Ohio State Medical Association, the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Dayton Academy of Medi- cine. He has served in the county and the local society as secretary and censor. He is a broad-minded man, thoroughly conversant with the different schools of practice, his discriminating judgment enabling him to take the best from each and use it for the advantage and benefit of his patrons.
NOAH TYLER BISH.
A self-educated and self-made man, his force of character, unfaltering per- severance and laudable ambition have brought Noah Tyler Bish to a creditable position among the successful merchants of Dayton, where he is now conducting a grocery business as the senior partner of the firm of N. T. Bish & Son. He was born near Westminster, Carroll county, Maryland, September 20, 1843, and represents one of the old families of that state founded in America by his great-grandfather, who was born in Germany and with two brothers came to the new world, settling in Baltimore. The grandfather, Adam Bish, was born in Maryland in the eighteenth century and died in 1854.
William Bish, the father of our subject, was a native of Carroll county, Maryland, and died upon a farm there in 1875, at the age of seventy-five years. His wife passed away in the same year. Their children besides our subject were Ephraim S. and Alfred W., both deceased; Anna M., deceased wife of Jonas Warner ; Henry J. and David, both deceased; Joel B. and Reuben G., residents of Carroll county, Maryland; Mary J., deceased; Ezra M. and Silas M., also living in Carroll county, Maryland; and Catherine, who died at the age of two years.
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