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In 1894 Mr. Jones established a bakery busi- ness, to which he soon added that of a confection- ery and grocery. Ile owns considerable real estate in different parts of the city, and with his family occupies a pleasant residence. He takes a decided interest in all movements for the upbuilding of the community, and at the present time is serving as a member of the Council. He has also been on the Board of Education, and has done much to- ward raising the standard of scholarship in this section.
December 31, 1866, Mr. Jones and Miss Mary J. Beaney were united in marriage. The lady Was born in the county of Durham, England, and was
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the daughter of John and Joanna B. Beaney, who reared two children. James C., their son, is still residing in England. Mrs. Jones departed this life in April, 1886, leaving a family of six sons. They were: Robert B., born in the county of Durham, England; John L., also a native of England; James C., whose birth occurred in Coalburg, Trumbull County, this state; Charles S. and Thomas, born in Durham County, England; and Edward B., a native of Beaver County, Pa.
The lady whom our subject chose as his second wife was Elizabeth, the widow of John R. Jones. She was born in Denbighshire, North Wales, and ,was the daughter of Thomas Davis. Born to Mrs. Jones by her first marriage were two children, Robert and Lizzie. In religious matters Mrs. Jones is a devoted member of the Welsh Baptist Church.
In politics Mr. Jones is a stanch advocate of the platform of the Republican party, and in social affairs he is a Knight of Pythias. He is a public- spirited citizen, interested in all improvements, and is one of Mineral Point's most influential men.
ILSON A. KORNS is the editor, man- ager and principal owner of the Tusca- rawas Tribune, a young and enterpris- ing local journal. It is devoted to the interests of New Philadelphia and Tuscarawas County, and is an exponent of the principles of the Republican party. This nine-column sheet, which is issued each Wednesday, is bright and newsy and ably ediled. The success which the Tribune has met with is be- yond the most sanguine expectation of the owners. In connection with the office is a line job-printing department, which always turns out irreproachable work.
One of the native sons of New Philadelphia, Mr. Korns was born April 6, 1859. His parents, Daniel and Margaret (MeElroy) Korns, are like- wise natives of this county. The father has been a very prominent citizen and has held numerous re- sponsible public positions. For eleven years he
was Mayor of this city, at one time was Deputy- Collector of Internal Revenue, and was Postmaster under Harrison's administration. During the late war he was one of the brave boys in blue, being made Captain of Company C, Eightieth Ohio In- fantry. Mrs. Margaret Korns was born in Belmont County, Ohio. She is of Irish descent on the pa- ternal side, and has been a resident of this place since she was sixteen years of age. Of the six children born to Daniel and Margaret Korns, four are deceased, Charles, Harry, Anna and Daniel H. Isaac E. is employed with the civil-engineering corps on the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Rail- road, and is a resident of New Philadelphia; and Wilson completes the family. The mother is a member of the Presbyterian Church and takes an active part in useful and benevolent enterprises. Daniel Korns is a Republican and a patriotic citi- zen. Hc belongs to Andrew Crawford Post No. 6, G. A. R., the Union Veteran Union, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, and also is connected with New Philadelphia Lodge No. 177, F. & A. M., and Lodge No. 107, I. O. O. F.
The gentleman whose name heads this article was reared and educated in this city, and when eigliteen years of age began learning the printer's trade. While his father was occupying the office of Postmaster the young man served as his assist- ant. In April, 1893, he embarked in the news- paper field for himself, as editor of the Tuscarawas Tribune, and has met with fine success in his under- taking. The circulation of the journal is rapidly increasing and it is becoming quite a factor in the further progress and prosperity of the county. The owner is very active in the ranks of the Re- publican party, and has frequently been sent as a delegate to political conventions, having had the honor of being a delegate to the convention that nominated Governor Mckinley. In 1889-90 lie was Secretary of the Tuscarawas County Execu- tive Committee. While serving in the postoffice he was the regular correspondent of the Uhrichs- ville Chronicle from this point. Numbered among the rising young journalists of the state, he is de- voted to his work, and it is safe to predict for him a brilliant future. In addition to his own numer-
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ous duties he is the commissioned correspondent for such leading state papers as the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette, Columbus Journal and the Cleveland Leader. Like his fa- ther, he is a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to New Philadelphia Lodge No. 177. Ile is likewise associated with Lodge No. 390, R. A., and belongs to the second class of the Mil- itary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Mr. Korns was married, October 31, 1889, to Fannie, youngest daughter of the late Abraham Sargent. Mrs. Korns was born reared in New Philadelphia. She is a woman of amiable disposition and a talented musician, and is a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church. The genial and hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Korns is always open for the reception and entertainment of their many friends, who delight to congregate amidst such pleasant surroundings.
J OHN B. BEICHLY. The gentleman whose honored name appears at the opening of this sketch was a representative of the men of en- ergy, ability and enterprise who have made Tuscarawas County so prominent in the state. Ilis name is associated with the rise and progress of ag- riculture, and as one who made a success of tilling the soil and of improving the stock of the county by careful breeding. Ile died at his home in War- wick Township, January 9, 1895, after an illness of about four weeks.
Like many of the best residents of this section, our subject was a native of Germany, having been born in the kingdom of Wurtemberg, December 31, 1818. He was the son of John J. and Catherine (Meyer) Beichly, also natives of the Fatherland, where they were well-to-do farmers. The father. died in 1854, at the age of threescore years and ten; while the mother, who passed away in 1863, was also that age.
The parental family included seven children, two
sons and five daughters, namely: Catherine and Susan, living in Germany; Mary, deceased; and Magdaline, Matilda, John B. and Jacob. The par- ents were people of prominence in their community, and, knowing the value of a good education, gave their children the best of opportunities for attend- ing school.
Ile whose name heads this sketch decided to try his fortunes in the New World, and coming hitler in 1845, spent a short time in New York, in which city he landed after a tedious voyage. Later com- ing to this state, he made his location in New Phil- adelphia, remaining there for six months, working at the cooper's trade. At the expiration of that time we find him living in Warwick Township, still pursuing the cooper's business, which he followed with good results on his own account for a period of thirty years.
Thinking that a farmer's life would be a very congenial one, our subject purchased eighty acres, which he cultivated in an admirable manner and added to from time to time as his means would al- low, until at the time of his death he was the pro- prietor of an estate comprising one hundred and thirty acres. On it stand a substantial residence, neat barns and outbuildings, which reflect great credit upon his taste. Ile had been a very hard worker, and as the result of his industrious life was enabled to retire and live at his case.
The marriage of Mr. Beichly was celebrated with Miss Elizabeth Metzger in the fall of 1816. The lady was born in this county in 1829, and was the daughter of John and Catherine Metzger, natives of Pennsylvania, whence they emigrated to this section during pioneer days and took up their abode in this township. By her umion with our subject, Mrs. Beichly became the mother of two sons and one daughter: Jolin J., a miller, residing in New Philadelphia; George, who died in infancy; and Catherine E., now the wife of Jake Whitwer, residing in New Philadelphia. The wife and mother departed this life in 1856, greatly mourned by all who knew her.
In 1864 our subject chose for his second com- panion Susan Beaber, the daughter of Isaac Beaber, a very prominent resident of York Township, and whose sketch will be found on another page in this
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volume. She is a lady of education and refinement, and numbers among her friends the best people in the county.
Mr. Beichily was a devoted member of the Lutli- eran Church, to the support of which he had been a liberal contributor for many years. He was a supporter of the Democratic party, whose cause he did all in his power to forward. He was well known throughout this county, where he had lived for so many years, and may well be accounted one of the earlist settlers and pioneers. He wit- nessed much of the phenomenal growth of the state and county, in whose development le very mate- rjally assisted.
OSHUA P. GRIMM, proprietor of one of the leading livery stables in New Philadelphia, is one of the prosperous business men of the city and prominent in its public life. He was born here, April 22, 1839, to Solomon and Mary (Iler) Grimm. The former was a native of York County, Pa., having been born there Janu- ary 11, 1809. He was about three years of age when he was brought by his father and mother to this state, the journey being made in what was then called a "prairie schooner."
John Grimm, the paternal grandfather of our subject, was the son of Swiss parents, and when ready to embark in life for himself, located on a large tract of land on Old Town Creek, which he de- veloped into one of the best farms in the vicinity, living there until his decease. There his son Solo- mon was reared to man's estate, and trained to a thorough knowledge of farm pursuits. When a young man of twenty-two years the latter came to New Philadelphia and appenticed himself to learn the trade of a blacksmith. After following this bus- iness for a time, he abandoned it to engage with the Ohio Stage Company as driver, continuing in their employ for several years. He afterward pur- chased a livery stable, and, owning His own horses and vehicles, ran stage coaches between New Phil- adelphia and Ulrichsville, also between Massillon
and Millersburg. He worked these routes until the building of the railroads, when he was obliged to discontinue this slow method of travel. He still operated his livery, however, until 1888, when he retired from the active duties of life. He is now living in this city, where he is well known and highly esteemed.
The mother of our subject was born of Irish par- ents. She was a most estimable and worthy lady, and departed this life about fifteen years ago. She became the mother of eleven children, six of whom grew to mature years. Hannah died at four years of age; our subject was next in order of birth; then followed Rebecca, Lee H., Elmer B., Frank R. and John A. All are now deceased with the ex- - ception of our subject.
Joshua Grimm was educated in this city, first attending the public schools, and afterward study- ing under the tutelage of Professor Welty. He began the battle of life on his own account by working at the printer's trade. This he followed off and on for about four years, but was finally obliged to abandon that branch of work on oc- count of being troubled with asthma. After this he was variously occupied until he enlisted in the Union army, which he did August 19, 1862, at Steubenville, becoming a member of Company K, Ninety-eighth Ohio Infantry, Colonel Webster commanding. The same day he was mustered into service at Camp Mingo, and left with his reg- iment on the 20th for the field of battle.
First going to Lexington, Ky., Mr. Grimm was assigned to the Tenth Brigade, Fourth Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, under General Thomas, and the first engagement in which he participated was at Perryville, Ky. After that conflict the forces moved on to Crab Orchard, and later to Leb- anon, where occurred many skirmishcs. In one of these encounters our subject was wounded in the hand by a musket ball, on account of which lic was given a furlough and returned home, and was later honorably discharged, March 13, 1863, on ac- count of disability.
When fully recuperated, Mr. Grimm again offered his services in defense of his country's Flag, and was mustered in May 2, 1864, in Company E, One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio Infantry, under Col.
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O. P. Taylor. The regiment was thien ordered into Maryland, and after remaining for a time at Cumberland went into West Virginia, where the forces were divided, a portion going up the Shen- andoah after Hunter, and the remainder, including the company of our subject, remaining on provost duty at Martinsburg. They were drawn up for battle at that place, but being at a great disadvant- age retreated to Maryland Heights, where they skirmished with the enemy from time to time. The regiment remained in that section until they were ordered to Columbus, this state, and were there mustered out, September 2, 1864.
After an army experience of over two years Mr. Grimm returned home and engaged in the livery business in Uhrichsville, remaining in that city un- til 1870, when he disposed of his interests there and removed to New Philadelphia. In 1879 he opened up a fine stable here, carrying on a success- ful business for four years, when he again sold out, this time returning to his former place of residence, engaging in the same enterprise there. Having a good offer made him at the end of seven weeks. he accepted it, and we again find him located in this city, and the proprietor of an entirely new livery outfit.
In March, 1884, Mr. Grimm disposed of his stables, and two months thereafter established a grocery and meat-market, also opened up a livery in another location. In 1885 he sold out all his interests in these various lines, and in the spring of the following year became "mine host" of the Banner Ilouse. Ile was very successful in this en- terprise and continued thus to operate for two years. In connection with his hotel he also ran a livery, and at the expiration of the time above mentioned exchanged the former concern for a farm in Rice County, Kan. He removed thither with his family, making his home for a time on his tract consisting of two hundred and sixty acres. This he now leases to good advantage. During this time Mr. Grimm still retained the livery, and on his return to New Philadelphia bought back the hotel property, which he rents.
November 8, 1870, our subject was united in marriage at Uhrichsville to Miss Martha E., daugh- ter of George and Mary (Wilson) Goodwin, na-
tives of this state. The father now makes his home in Canton, but the mother is deceased, pass- ing away July 28, 1863. The Goodwin family in- cluded sixteen children, thirteen of whom grew to mature years and were married. They were named respectively: Rachel, Oliver, Albert, Elizabeth, Anderson, Caroline, Cassie, Ada, Alpha, Jennie, John, Pauline and Jetta. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin were members in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
To our subject and his estimable wife there have been born two children, Frank, and an infant who died unnamed. The former was born November 23, 1871, and is now a well educated and enter- prising young man. Mr. Grimm is a charter men- ber of Andrew Crawford Post, G. A. R., in this city, and in politics, as might be expected, is a stanch Republican, and takes great interest in the success of his party. He is one of the old and successful business men of the city, and, if for no other reason, he deserves prominent mention in this volume for the services which he rendered his country during the late war.
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A NDREW W. NICIIOLSON. It is an un- deniable truth that the life of any man is of great benefit to the community in which he resides when all his energies are directed toward advancing its interests, and when he lives according to the Inghest principles of what he con- ceives to be right. Mr. Nicholson is one of these men. Ile has been prominently identified with every enterprise of importance in the county, and no laudable movement is allowed to fail on av- count of support on his part. Ile is at present President of the Cambridge Roofing Company, which position he has held for the past seven years.
Mr. Nicholson was born in Guernsey County, December 21. 1833, and is the son of Robert and Agnes ( Williams) Nicholson, natives of Fifeshire, Scotland. The father was a carpenter by trade, and emigrated to the United States with his fam-
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ily in 1819, locating first near Frederick, Md. Two years later, however, he thought to try his fortunes in this then Western state, and coming hither engaged in work at his trade, and built the first jail erected in the county. Ile was the father of the following children: James and George, who are deceased; David now living near Cambridge; Ann and John, deceased; Margaret, who married William Railey and lives near Cambridge; Eliza and Robert, deceased; our subject, who was the next in order of birth; and his younger brother, Alexander, who is deecased.
The subject of this sketch passed his boyhood days on the farm which his father occupied near Cambridge, and received his education in the dis- trict school. In 1853 he made a visit to the old home of his father and mother in Scotland, spend- ing six months visiting the scenes and friends of his parents' home, and ou the return trip encount- ered a stormy sca, being twenty-seven days on board the steamer which sailed from Liverpool to Quebec. He then proceeded up the St. Lawrence to Niagara Falls.
In 1858 Andrew W. Nicholson was married to Elizabeth Sharp, a native of Ireland, and the daughter of John and Jane Sharp, also born in the Emerald Isle. To them were born eight children: John, residing on the home farm and superintend- ing its operation; James A., engaged in the factory with his father; Samuel W., Secretary and Treas- urer of the Cambridge Roofing Company; Nannie; Rose E .; Maggie B .; George D., shopping clerk iu the factory; and Clarence, now deceased.
In his political views Mr. Nicholson is a true- bine Republican, and is a very influential member of his party. He has been Township Trustee of this section, and in 1879 held the same position in Jackson Township. On the expiration of this lat- ter term he was elected County Commissioner, which position he held during the building of the court house and Children's Home. The former in- stitution was paid for before his term expired, and during his term there was also an addition made to the County Infirmary costing $10,000, and the Carson Bridge at Cambridge and five others on Wills Creek were built. With an intelligent regad for mankind, and a deep affection for his own family,
our subject endeavors to honorably fulfill all the duties devolving upon him, and in so doing has gained the respect of all with whom he comes in contact.
EORGE GARDNER has been Mayor of New Comerstown since April, 1894, having been elected on the Republican ticket. His constituents feel that in choosing him to serve in this capacity they have proven their own wisdom, for Mr. Gardner's administration of the affairs of the office commends itself to all thinking men. In manner he is courteous to all, and is making hosts of friends in an official capacity, as well as personally. For the past fourteen years he has been engaged in conducting a butcher-shop in this city and enjoys the patronage of the best families.
The birth of our subject occurred in this city, .January 27, 1852, and his early education was ob- tained in the commnon schools. From his eight- ecuth year he worked on the Pan Handic Rail- road, and after reaching his majority was given the position of foreman, a place which he held for ten or twelve years. During this time his record was of the best, and his superiors were thoroughly satisfied with the manner in which he advanced their interests and the fidelity with which he served them.
February 20, 1879, George Gardner was married to Miss Nettie, daughter of Elisha Pocock. Three children have come to bless their union, a son and two little daughters, who in the order of their birth are named as follows: Clarence, Bessie and Emma.
In everything pertaining to the good of the community in which he dwells, Mr. Gardner is active and interested. He is a patriotic citizen, and uses his right of franchise in favor of the Republican party. In his social relations he is a member of Lodge No. 445, I. O. O. F .; and Lone Star Lodge No. 175, A. F. & A. M.
The parents of our subject were William and Susan (Tufford) Gardner. They were both natives
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of New Jersey, the father having been born in New Brunswick, that state, in 1798. His wife was also born in the same locality, March 27, 1810, and when only six years of age was brought by her parents to Tuscarawas County. Her death oc- curred May 10, 1878, her husband having pre- ceded her to the better land some two years, his demise having occurred April 24, 1876. In com- pany with Paul Roberts, William Gardner erected a mill in 1836, the first put up within the limits of New Comerstown. He was a inan of enterprise and push, ever alert to the best interests of his home town. The family numbered many warm friends in this community, and were esteemed among the best citizens of the place.
R OBERT' HAMMOND, a prominent citizen of Cambridge, was elected Justice of the Peace in 1894, having during the '70s also served in that capacity for a year. During a period of six years he was Clerk of the County Court, having been elected to that post. Subse- quently he was engaged in the claim business and also practiced law. Of late years he has given much of his attention to real-estate and building enterprises. In 1885 he erected the substantial and handsome opera house of this place, it having a seating capacity of from eight hundred to one thousand people.
John Hammond, the father of our subject, was born in Washington County, Pa .. September 16, 1805. He became an inhabitant of this county about 1829, and is still living on a farm near this city. He has followed agricultural pursuits all his life, and has been Justice of the Peace several times. In the United Presbyterian Church, with which he has been identified as a member for sev- eral decades, he is now a leading Elder. For- his wife he chose Elizabeth Scott, also of Washing- ton County, Pa., and of their union were born eleven children, as follows: James, a real-es- tate man of Olathe, Kan .; Francis, who died in
1889, while a clerk in the Treasury Department at Washington, D. C .; William B., a wagon and car- riage maker of Muskingum County; Elizabeth, Mrs. William McClellan, whose death occurred in 1890; John, a wagon and carriage manufacturer of Otsego, Muskingum County; David, who is en- gaged in farming in Guthrie County, Iowa; Rob- ert, of this sketch; Johnston, who died in Cam- bridge m 1889; Charles, who is engaged in farm- ing four miles northwest of this place; Mary Jane, wife of David L. Mackey, a farmer of this county; and Alexander, who is carrying on the old home- stead four miles west of Cambridge. The mother of these children died in 1887, aged seventy-seven years.
Robert Hammond was reared to farm life, and received a common-school education. August 9, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Fifteenth Ohio Infantry, M. R. Dickey being his first Colonel. lfe was the first soldier to enlist at Mantua, and after the organization of the company went to Camp Bartlett for drill work. Thence he was sent to Camp Dennison, and after waiting for some time for arms and equipment, finally received the same and the next day was sent to Lexington. Proceeding next to Upton Station and Camp Medille, he re- mained there for three weeks, when he was trans- ferred to Green River and there passed the winter. The first battle in which he participated was that of Shiloh, April 6 and 7, 1862. In that hard- fouglit engagement he was so unfortunate as to lose his right leg by the bursting of a shell. The injured member was amputated, and as soon as ad- visable Mr. Hammond was sent on his way home, but another amputation had to be performed dur- ing the journey. Ile reached home in May, and in the following fall went to Cincinnati for his discharge papers, which he obtained February 21, 1863. Hle was very glad to get away from the army hospital, and was enabled to do so only through the instrumentality of a friend, Dr. J. P. Tingle, who went to his rescue with an order from the Government.
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