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J OSEPH N. RICARD. Notable among thie business enterprises of Toledo is that which was established by Mr. Ricard in 1887, and has since been conducted under his active supervision. The Ricard Boiler and Engine Works are situated at Nos. 700 to 708 Water Street, ad- joining the Cherry Street bridge, and give em- ployment to a force of fifty men in the differ- cnt departments. The products, which are sold throughout the Central States, consist of steam boilers, engines, tanks, heaters, all kinds of maehin- cry and sheet-iron work, portable steel boilers for sawmills, oil, gas and water wells.
The proprietor of the works was born in Bur- lington, Vt., in 1853, and is the son of Noah and Eulalie (Isabelle) Ricard, natives of Canada, wlio removed to Toledo in 1863 and are now living in quiet retirement from the cares of business. Jo- seph N. accompanied his parents to Ohio at the age of ten years, and at once entered the schools of this city, where his education was obtained.
After finishing his studies Mr. Ricard learned the trade of a machinist in the Novelty Iron Works of Toledo and with other parties, thus gaining a thorough knowledge of the business. On com- pleting his trade, lie began to work for different parties, and continued in the capacity of workman for a number of years. Hc saved his earnings, and upon securing a sufficient sum to permit the ven- ture, he began business for liimself. In 1887 lie commenced to manufacture boilers and stationary and portable engines. These are of a superior
quality and of the most improved designs. The products of the factory are sold to parties in the different states of the Mississippi Valley, as far south as St. Louis, Mo.
In addition to the proprietorship of the Ricard Boiler and Engine Works, Mr. Ricard is conneet- ed with the jewelry business, in partnership with George M. Baker, the style of the firm being Bak- er & Ricard. He is the owner of boiler works at Trombley, Wood County, Ohio, which enterprise, like the others in which he is interested, has proved remunerative, and is the source of a good revenue to him. In addition to other realty lie owns val- uable city property, and this he rents to tenants. He also owns a flouring-mill at McComb, Ohio.
The marriage of Mr. Ricard and Miss Emily May was solemnized in 1875. Mrs. Ricard was a daughter of William H. May, wiio for many years resided in Bedford Township, Monroe County, Mich. The family residence is at No. 727 Ontario Street, and bere Mr. and Mrs. Ricard, with their four daughters. have a pleasant home, to which their many friends receive a cordial welcome and in which they are hospitably entertained by the genial host and hostess. In his fraternal relations Mr. Ricard is connected with the Knights of Pythias.
R EV. PETER DANENHOFFER, pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Church of Toledo, is a gentleman and scholar, possessed of more than ordinary intellect, and a man of fine appearance. Almost his entire life has been de- voted to the service of the eliureli, and his efforts have been attended with the greatest success. He is a native of Lorraine, France, and was born Feb- ruary 22, 1832, bis parents being Peter and Mary (Derr) Danenhoffer, who were also natives of Lor- raine, France. The father was a farmer by occu- pation in his native land, and spent his entire life tilling the soil. He never left his own country,
HON. JOHN H. DOYLE.
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but passed away in the home of his youth about 1859. His wife came to this country with her four sons and one daughter, and made her home at first in Fremont, Ohio. She afterward bought a farm in Berwiek, Seneca County, Ohio, and lived there a number of years, after which she sold out and moved to Toledo. She lived to the venerable age of about ninety years, departing this life May 10, 1881.
The subject of this sketchi spent his boyhood and early youth in the home of his birth, where he received the rudiments of his education, and studied the classics and modern languages for a time, or until he was seventeen years of age. In 1850 he sailed with his mother and the family for America, and after an uneventful voyage landed in New Orleans. Leaving that city, they went di- rect to Fremont, Ohio, where he remained only a short time, going immediately to Cleveland, where he entered St. Mary's Seminary. Here he studied the classics, philosophy, theology and other studies for several years, and at the age of twenty-three entered the theological seminary, where lie re- mained six years, preparing himself for the office of priest in the Catholic Church. Having previ- ously determined on this course of life before crossing the Atlantic, he never wavered in his de- cision, but put forth every effort to prepare him- self for the great work set before him.
June 28, 1863, the young man was ordained a priest, and was immediately appointed to take charge of St. Barnard's Church at Akron, Ohio. He remained with this congregation for three years, and then came to Toledo, becoming the pas- tor of St. Peter's Church, in which he has filled the holy office of Father Confessor and Priest from that time until the present. Soon after com- ing here he was instrumental in building the large parochial school building, which was used for a time both for school and church purposes. In 1873 he erected the fine solid briek edifice, which is one of the best church buildings in the city. The congregation is composed of about four hun- dred families, and there are some three hundred and fifty pupils in attendance at the school.
Rev. Father Denenhoffer is a favorite with the general public as well as with his own parish, and
is highly esteemed by all who know him. His life has been one of integrity and self-reliance, and he has faithfully given to each duty his most con- scien tious attention and persistent effort.
ON. JOHN H. DOYLE. For many years this gentleman lias occupied a distin- guished position among the legal frater- nity of Toledo and the state, and as the senior member of the firm of Doyle, Seott & Lewis, he still continues at the head of an extensive and re- munerative practice. Alike on the Bench and at the Bar, he has won distinction. As Judge, he was clear, logieal, impartial and straightforward, and his decisions were able and just. As a lawyer, he seizes promptly the salient points of his ease, and identifies himself clearly and earnestly with the interests of his client.
Judge Doyle is a native of Ohio, and was born in Perry County, April 23, 1844. His parents, Michael and Joanna (Brophey) Doyle, were mar- ried in Providence, Lucas County, in 1833, and removed to Perry County in 1842, but four years later returned to Toledo, where the father died in 1852. The mother died November 15, 1894, at the residence of our subjeet, in Toledo. In the public schools of Toledo, the subject of this notice gained the rudiments of his education, which was afterward supplemented by attendance at Denison University, Granville, Ohio. He began the study of law under Gen. H. S. Commager, and after- ward continued under the preceptorship of Edward Bissell, Jr.
On the twenty-first anniversary of his birth, Judge Doyle was admitted to the Bar, April 23, 1865, and the same day formed a partnership with Mr. Bissell, thus securing a fair start in his pro- fession at onee. Success rewarded his efforts from the beginning of his professional labors. He soon acquired a reputation for legal knowledge and ability as an advocate unusual in one so young.
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His peculiar genius in searching out and establish- ing hidden evidence may be illustrated by a case in which he was interested, and which involved the title to one hundred and sixty aeres of land in the heart of the city of Toledo, valued at more than $1,000,000. The claimants were the heirs of a Mr. Ford, a privateer of the War of 1812, then living at Fell's Point, in or near Balti- more, Md. The case hinged on the legitimacy of a daughter, who, it was alleged, was born while Ford was a prisoner of war at Plymouth, England, and was illegitimate. Mr. Doyle spenta large por- tion of the winter of 1873-74, the spring of 1874 and the summer of 1875 in Maryland and the District of Columbia taking depositions in this im- portant ease. The final result was that he estab- lished the legitimacy of the child, and hence se- cured the title of his clients.
In 1879 Mr. Doyle was elected on the Republi- can ticket as Judge of the judicial district, embrac- ing the territory between and including Toledo and Cleveland. Such was his standing in the legal fraternity that lic was unanimously recommended for the position by the Toledo Bar. Elected to this important office, tie soon became widely known as an able and impartial jurist, and he gained great prominence in his chosen party. In 1882 he was nominated for Judge of the Supreme Court by the Republican State Convention, but was defcated with the remainder of the ticket, though running ahead of the party by several thousand votes in the district of his residence, and by sixteen hun- dred in his own county. In February, 1883, hic was appointed by Governor Foster to a seat on the Supreme Bench, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Longworth, serving one year in that capacity. At the convention of 1883 his party again nominated him for a full term, but the entire ticket suffered defeat as before.
Resuming the practice of his profession in To- ledo in 1884, Judge Doyle lias since continued the management of the extensive interests of liis cli- ents. In matters pertaining to the welfare of his city he is deeply interested, and all progressive en- terprises are sure of his warm support and hearty encouragement. In the organization of the To- ledo Library Association (now the free library of
Toledo) he assisted materially, and for six years he was Chairman of the Lecture Committee of that association. In 1865, associated with Hon. De Witt Davis, of Milwaukee, he aided in the organi- zation of the Northwestern Lecture Bureau at Chi- cago, of which he was Secretary for a number of years. In 1886 he was appointed by Governor Foraker to serve as Trustee of the Toledo Asylum for the Insane, where the detached cottage plan, which he urged in preference to all others, was adopted. During the late war he was commissioned Lieutenant of the Sixty-seventh Ohio Infantry, but before mustering he was prostrated by a severe illness, which prevented his acceptance of the ap- pointment. He was then but eighteen years old. Though unable to go to the front in active service, he did everything possible to assist in the home work for the Union cause.
October 6, 1868, Judge Doyle married Miss Alice Fuller Skinner, daughter of Dr. S. W. Skin- ner, a descendant of the Wolcott and Ellsworth families of Connecticut, to which also belong Chief Justice Ellsworth and Governor Wolcott. They are the parents of three daughters, namely: Elizabeth Wolcott, Grace Alice and Helen Gene- vieve.
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S TILLMAN BROWN. Among the influen- tial citizens and prominent business inen of East Toledo stands our worthy subject, who comes of sturdy, energetic New England stock, having been born among the liills of Ver- mont, in Lamoille County, March 17, 1829. He is a son of Stephen Brown, a native of Massachu- setts, but who made his home in Vermont until his death, which occurred in 1869, at the age of seven- ty-six years. The paternal grandfather was Ste- phen Brown, Sr., also a native of the Bay State, ancestors of the family having come from Eng- land and settled in that state in a very early day. The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Laura Grout, was a native of Weathersfield,
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Vt., where she was reared to womanhood, and where she married the father of our subject. After the death of her husband she came to Ohio, and made her home with Stillman until she passed peacefully away, at the age of eighty-three years. She and her husband were both laid to rest in For- est Cemetery in Toledo.
Mr. Brown spent his boyhood days and early youth among the hills of his native state, where he attended the public schools, receiving a good common education. After his school days werc over he went to Boston, Mass., and embarked in business for himself. He engaged in buying and shipping stock for his brother, and made a splendid success of the business. At the time of starting out for himself, he was only eighteen years old, but he manifested a knowledge of business far be- yond his years, and by his good management and excellent judgment became a leading man in that line of trade. After spending several years in the city of Boston, he decided to seek a wider and bet- ter field for his operations, and accordingly start- ed for the West. He came to Toledo, and in 1856 entered into partnership with his cousin, D. A. Brown,. the firm of S. & D. A. Brown becoming far and widely known; and as both partners had had considerable experience in the stock business previous to this, they soon established a large and lucrative trade, and were acknowledged to be the most successful firm in that line of any in the city.
Mr. Brown and his partner took charge of the Toledo Stock Yards, and for several years did an immense business, slaughtering one thousand hogs a day. They were also proprietors of a large packing-house, the income from which was large, and accumulated so rapidly that they were able in a few years to retire from business life, having each gained a handsome competence. Our subject is greatly interested in real estate at the present time, owning a large amount of valuable city prop- erty, and a great deal of his time is taken up in looking after his interests in that direction. His business ability is well established, and he enjoys the esteem and confidence of the entire com- munity.
Our subject has been twice married, the lady who became his first wife being Miss Mary M.
Fisher, a native of Wooster, Ohio. They were married in 1863, and she was called to the land beyond in 1872, leaving four children, as follows: Albert L., Stephen S., Orville G. and Laura M. The second marriage of Mr. Brown took place in 1873, uniting him with Miss Gertrude Lawton, a native of St. Lawrence County, N. Y. This union has been blessed by the birth of five children: Ger- trude L., Gordon L., Siloam G., Alice, and Gess- ner, who died in infaney. The family residence is built of solid brick, pleasantly located on an eminence overlooking the Maumee River, and the beautiful surroundings present a delightful ap- pearance to the eye.
Socially Mr. Brown is connected with the Ma- sonic order, and is a member of Rubicon Lodge. Politically he is a stanch Republican, and an ar- dent supporter of the principles of his party.
EV. CHARLES SCADDING is the popular and efficient rector of Trinity Church, in Toledo. He is a clear and impressive speaker, and aims to be practical rather than to strive for oratorical effect. Since his connection with Trinity Church a marked improvement along its many lines of activity has been noticeable. Be- ing very much interested in young people, he keeps in close touch with them in every possible consistent manner, and in all other relations is broad in thought, charitable in criticism, and inod- ern in his ideas of work.
The birth of Rev. Mr. Scadding occurred in On- tario, Canada, November 25, 1861, and his higher education was obtained at the Episcopal College of Trinity University in Toronto. He distin- guished himself in the literary course, winning the silver medal of his class, and also during this time became celebrated as a writer for and editor of the Trinity University Review. His first parish was at St. John's, in Buffalo, N. Y., where he served as
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Deacon, to which office he was ordained July 26, 1885. He was ordained priest of the Church of England July 18, 1886, and soon afterward became assistant to Rev. W. S. Rainsford in St. George's Church, in New York. This chapel is located in a crowded tenement district, and he had ample opportunity to display his zeal as a missionary among the people of that locality, where life in its lowest form among human beings in the United States may be found. From 1889 until 1891 Mr. Seadding was rector at Grace Church at Middle- town, N. Y., where he built up a strong parish, and since the year last mentioned he has been rec- tor of Trinity Church.
Through the nomination of General Swayne, Rev. Mr. Scadding was elected to the Executive Committee of the Church Temperance Society, and is much interested in the Knights of Temperance. Ile is also a member of the Executive Board of the Christian Social Union of Oxford University, and of the Parochial Mission Society. He is a be- liever in athletics, and is President of the Outing Club. While rector of Grace Church, he was of- fered the nomination to the Bishopric of Japan, a high and responsible office, but he declined. His great object and struggle just now is to make Trinity Church a place where the poor from the wretched and crowded tenement districts adjacent may feel free to come and hear the Gospel preached in simplicity. In order to carry out this plan it will become necessary to have suitable endow- ments, whereby the expenses of running the church can be met without taxing the poor people to any extent.
July 11, 1888, Mr. Scadding was married, in Toronto, to Nellie D., daughter of J. S. and Mary Donaldson, the former of whom is a broker and business man of Toronto. Mrs. Scadding, who was a lovable Christian woman and her husband's faithful helpmate and assistant in all his work, en- tered Paradise November 12, 1894.
The parents of our subject were Henry Simcoe and Elizabeth W. (Wedd) Scadding, both natives of Toronto, the former born November 2, 1837, and the latter October 7, 1838. They were mar- ried in 1860, and had the following children: Charles, Henry Crawford, Walter R., Simcoe and
S. John. The father was a banker, and is now living in British Columbia, where he is an officer of the Canada Pacific Railroad, and is much respect- ed. His parents were Charles and Jane (Bright) Scadding. The former dicd at the age of seventy- eight years, but the mother is still living. The great-grandfather of Rev. Charles Scadding bore the Christian name of Jolin. He was an officer in the British service, and went to Canada with Lord Simcoe, the first Governor-General of Canada.
Politically Mr. Scadding is a supporter of Re- publican principles and nominees.
A LEXANDER MUELLER is a member of the firm of Mueller Bros., who conduct a large cooperage cstablishment in Toledo, and give employment to from eight to ten hands. Beginning at the bottom rounds of the ladder which leads to success, he has reached hiis present condition of prosperity and independence entirely through his own honest and industrious efforts. He is now well off, being the fortunate possessor of a number of pieces of real estate, and residences, ete., which he rents, and from which he derives a good income.
Mr. Mueller was born in Switzerland, on the 24th of August, 1829, and is a son of Casper and Amelia (Hep) Mueller. They emigrated to the United States about the year 1852, and after passing through New York City, came direct to Toledo, . where they arrived in May. The father was a cooper by trade, and followed his business with marked success in this city for many years, manu- facturing beer and wine casks principally. He de- parted this life in 1876, having had five children, two sons and three daughters.
Alexander Mueller, according to the laws of Ger- many, attended the schools of his native land un- til he was fourteen years of age. He then began learning the cooper's trade, and after coming to
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Toledo worked with his father until the latter's death, when he succeeded to the business, with which he was thoroughly acquainted in every de- partment. The cooperage is located at No. 712 Bush Street. Besides the regular shops, there are large buildings for drying-rooms and for curing the wood used in the manufacture of the barrels.
In 1851 our subject was united in marriage with Miss Barbara Mueller, daughter of Frank Mueller. To Mr. and Mrs. Mueller have been born three children, two sons and a daughter, namely: C. Frank; Magdalene, the wife of Martin Knerem; and Otto A., who is at home. Mr. and Mrs. Muel- ler are members of the Reformed Church. In poli- ties the former is a supporter of the Republican party.
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H ENRY WALTER WILHELM, of Toledo, has been a resident of this city almost his entire life, and is prominently identified with some of its leading enterprises. His occupa- tion is that of a civil engineer, which he has fol- lowed ever since coming to this place. In 1886 he purchased a half-interest in the Toledo & Suburban Express Company, of which he became sole pro- prietor four years later. In March, 1891, he or- ganized a stock company, under the name of the United Storage, Truck and Transfer Company, capitalized at $25,000, which concern is doing a prosperous business at Nos. 714 and 716 Jefferson Street, and Nos. 209 and 211 Erie Street.
The Willielm family, as the name indicates, is of German origin. Henry Wilhelm, father of our subject, was born in Dieburg, Gross-Herzogthum, Hesse-Darmstadt, and for many years has made his home in Toledo, where he has followed the occupation of a builder, contractor and superin- tendent of construction. Never since he became an American citizen, iu 1849, has he failed to vote for the principles of the Republican party, and that organization has no supporter more loyal than he. Iu local affairs he has ever been interested,
and has made it a point to attend the caucuses of his party and endeavor to secure the nomination of good men for office. He has, however, never had any aspirations for public positions, preferring to give his attention to his business affairs.
The mother of our subject, who was born in the same town and province of Germany as her lins- band, bore the maiden name of Theresa Spross, and became the wife of Henry Wilhelm in Toledo iu 1852. Eight children were born of their union, named as follows: Barbara C., Henry W., Kate M., Anna M., Elizabeth, Francis J., Charles R. and Edward A. All are living except Kate and Eliza- beth.
The subject of this notice was born in Toledo, Ohio, December 19, 1856, and received an excel- lent education. After graduating from the Toledo High School in 1876, he entered Cornell Univer- sity, where, in 1880, he completed the course in civil engineering. In July of the same year he accepted a position as assistant engineer on the Toledo, Delphios & Burlington Railroad (now the Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City) and remained in that capacity for one year. He then accepted an appointment as Field Topographer in the Depart- ment of the United States Coast and Geologic Survey, located at Santa Barbara, Cal. On the completion of the work, in June, 1882, he returned to New York, via Cape Horn, stopping for two montlis at Panama, where he assisted in work on the proposed Panama Canal in the capacity of transitman
The marriage of Mr. Wilhelm occurred at Bitter Sweet, Monroe County, Mich., and united him with Hortense Amelia Foreman, an. accomplished and estimable lady, who is well known in social and charitable cireles and organizations of Toledo. Her parents, William and Mary L. (Doty) Foreman, were among the earliest settlers of Monroe County, Mich., having settled there in 1836. They owned one of the largest and most valuable farms of the county, its situation on the United States Turn- pike being most convenient. Upon that old homestead Mrs. Foreman died in 1882. Mr. Fore- man, who was born in New York in 1822, died in Monroe County in 1893.
Socially Mr. Wilhelm is a member of Rubicon
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Lodge, F. & A. M .; Charles Sumner Lodge, K. P .; and Robert Blum Lodge, I. O. O. F. Since the organization of the Young Men's Christian Associa- tion he lias been one of its contributing members, but has never identified himself with any church. His wife is aeti vely connected with the First Con- gregational Church of Toledo, and takes a warm interest in benevolent and religious enterprises. At present she is serving as a Director of the Newsboys' Home in Toledo.
Politically a Republican, Mr. Wilhelm has been a member of the Board of Equalization since 1893. In 1886 he was elected to the office of County Surveyor of Lueas County, and three years later he was re-elected, serving in that official capacity until January 1, 1893. During the latter year, as stated above, he was appointed a member of the City Board of Equalization, to serve until May, 1896. He is a member of the Toledo Chamber of Commeree, and is connected with other organiza- tions and enterprises calculated to promote the growth of the city and the welfare of the people.
ILLIAM A. GASHE is President of the Gashe Lumber Company of Toledo. This concern was organized January 15, 1890, with a paid-up capital of $10,000, and the presidency of it was at once tendered Mr. Gashe, he being the principal stockholder. He is a young man of good financial ability, and is truly the architect of his own fortunes, as he started in the battle of life in an humble position and grad- ually, through his own merit and industry, worked his way upward.
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