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when full of years; John, mentioned above, was next in order of birth; Eliza, who married Gen. J. Warren Keifer, an ex-Congress- man, is deceased, but he is living in Springfield, being a prominent man here.
Captain Charles Stout received a good public school educa- tion, later attending business college. When a young man he started his business career by taking a position with the Spring- field Coffin & Casket Company, of his native city. When it went out of business he went with the Building and Loan Association, of the same city, as secretary. It was then in its infancy, keeping open only one night a week, but our subject put his energy and tact into it and brought it out of the rut, and under his fostering spirit it continued to grow and soon was prosperous, becoming with advancing years one of the leading industrial institutions of this section of the State, and for some years it has been capitalized at two million dollars. To the influence of Captain Stout it owes its phenomenal success, in very large part.
The Captain was a Republican all his life, and was interested in political affairs. However, he was not a politician. He took a leading part in the upbuilding of his city. He was a member of the Masonic Order, including the Knights Templars degrees.
When the Civil war came on he enlisted in the three months' service in the Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, at Ottawa, where he had resided for the eight years previous. He was de- tached from his company and in 1864 organized a company of which he was elected Captain, and was assigned to the Thirty- eighth Illinois regiment. He remained in the service until the close of the war, being most of the time at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan- sas. He performed his duties most faithfully and had the confi- dence of his superior officers and his men.
After his career in the army he returned to Ottawa, Illinois, where he remained until 1870, then went back to Springfield, Ohio, and here he spent the rest of his life.
Captain Stout was married in his native city in February, 1862, ot Terrasina Petticrew. She was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, near Dayton, and she was eleven years old when she came to Springfield with her parents, David and Mary (Lehman) Petticrew. He was born in Michigan, from which State he came to Ohio when a young man. The mother was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, and was of Maryland parentage, they having come in an early day to Ohio and located near Dayton and there lived and died. They were David and Magda (Warmer) Lehman. He
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died when very old, but her death occurred at the age of sixty. They were members of the United Brethren Church.
David Petticrew and wife spent their last years in Spring- field, his death occurring at the age of fifty-eight and she dying when seventy-eight years old, having survived him many years. He was a member of the German Reformed Church. Later in life she joined the Lutheran Church. They were the parents of eight children, an equal number of sons and daughters, namely: Mary J., who married David Riddle, spent her life in different places, but died in Springfield; Margaret A., who is deceased; Harvey Riddle, died in Shelby County in 1910, leaving one son who is still living; David died in Springfield where he had been engaged in business; he was married and left a son and daughter, now in the West; Elizabeth married John Deardorff, they are both deceased, but left children; Ambrose, who married and left two children, died in Springfield; James, who was married and had a family, died in Springfield some time ago; Terrasina, who married Captain Stout of this review, was the youngest of the family, and is the only liv- ing child. She was seventy-six years old on April 4, 1913. She is an exceptionally well preserved woman, both in body and mind, and is active, and one of the leading members of the local Presby- terian Church, and she belongs to the various organizations of her Church and to the Young Women's Christian Association. She has long been an influential worker in these and is well known for her work in the same, her charity and general good work.
One child was born to the Captain and wife-Thomas Edwin, whose death occurred when three years old.
The death of Captain Stout occurred at the modernly ap- pointed family residence in Springfield on July 14, 1910. He will long be greatly missed from his accustomed circles in which he was much beloved and influential.
John H. Buchanan
HE conditions under which industrial and commercial enterprises of magnitude are prosecuted in this age of phenomenal advancement in all lines of human activ- ity, demand men who are forceful and of strong poten- tiality, courage and judgment. Numbered among such represen- tatives in the personnel of the successful business men identified with the material progress of Ohio during the years that are past was the late John U. Buchanan, of the city of Youngstown. In- vulnerable integrity and high purpose characterized his life, and he left an indelible impress upon the community honored by his residence, for upon his record there rests no shadow or blemish. His strength was as the number of his days, and not only did he accomplish much in connection with the practical affairs of life, but his nature, strong and vigorous, found denotement in kind tolerance and human sympathy, generous deeds and worthy serv- ice. His long and active career was one of close and fruitful iden- tification with business interests of great magnitude, in which he gained marked prestige. Measured by its accomplishment, its beneficence and its helpful optimism, the life of Mr. Buchanan had wide and emphatic significance. The beginning of his career was characterized by hard work and conscientious endeavor, and he owed his rise to no train of fortunate incidents of lucky circum- stances. It was the reward of application of mental qualifications of a high order to the affairs of business, the combining of keen perceptions with mental activity that enabled him to grasp the opportunities that presented themselves. This he did with suc- cess and, what is more important, with honor. His integrity was ever unassailable, his honor unimpeachable, and he stood high with all who knew him.
John U. Buchanan was born at Kilmarnack, a small town in Scotland, on January 2, 1859, and was a son of Alexander Fordyce Buchanan, a representative of an old and distinguished Scotch family, whose coat of arms bore the legend, "Clarior hinc honor." Alexander F. Buchanan was born on December 28, 1826, the son of poor but worthy parents. It is related that as a lad he ran bare- foot after the first locomotive in Scotland, as it passed through the streets of Glasgow, and received severe burns on his feet from stepping on live coals dropped from the engine's fire-box. As soon
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as old enough he apprenticed himself to the trade of color maker in a print works, serving seven years and following that trade as long as he remained in Scotland. In 1866, with his family, he came to the United States, settling in East Newark, New Jersey, where he found employment as a printer in an oil cloth factory, the first experience he had ever had in the business in which he was after- wards to become famous in the industrial world and in which he acquired a competence. In those days the printing of oil cloth was done by hand and was much slower and more laborious than in these days. While in this factory he invented the oil cloth capes that became so popular in political parades during Grant's first presidential campaign in 1868. He was at that time foreman of the factory, and at the close of the political campaign his employer gave him two hundred dollars for a present, for the right of using his invention, acknowledging that he himself had made five thou- sand dollars from the manufacture of the capes alone. About this time Mr. Buchanan had an opportunity to buy out his employer, and he took the business, agreeing to pay twelve hundred dollars for the lease, interest and good will. Here he and his wife started the manufacture of table oilcloth on a small scale, she sewing the pieces together, there being twelve pieces to a bolt. Devising an easy method of printing white, strap-like bands on black oilcloth bags, he prospered so well that he was soon able to build a factory of his own, a property he enjoyed only three years, when he was burned out, losing everything he possessed. But an invention for putting borders on old-fashioned black table oilcloth proved quite profitable and for the next six months he labored in a hired place to retrieve his fortunes.
In 1872 Mr. Buchanan went to Centerville, New York, and opened a factory, acquiring an old leather factory which had laid idle for years. In these old buildings he again embarked in busi- ness, but in 1874, just before the panic and Black Friday, he was again burned out, having worse than nothing left-some seventeen thousand dollars worth of debts. Nothing daunted, he once more put his shoulder to the wheel. He conceived the present idea of oil cloth factory build- ings, upon which he secured a patent (the first patent, it is said, ever granted in the United States for house con- struction), and by dint of hard labor and excellent management, built up the splendid plant that now, while not the largest in size, is among the largest in output of any in the country. So important a factor did Mr. Buchanan become in the life and upbuilding of the town that its name was changed to Buchanan, in his honor, for
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he was generally recognized as its foremost citizen. He possessed a great inventive mind and most of the machinery in use in the great factory at Buchanan was originated by him. He was a man of strong character, generous impulses and brave heart, and he was full of the courage necessary in the fighting of life's battles. He was courteous to everybody, kind to his employees, and gener- ally loved by all who knew him. Some few years ago Mr. Bu- chanan sold the major part of his holdings to his four sons, John U., George, Andrew and Thomas, and retired to his beautiful home in Peekskill, New York, where his death occurred on May 24, 1900, at the age of seventy-four years, four months and twen- ty-six days.
On Christmas day, 1848, Alexander F. Buchanan was married to Mary Dewar, also a native of Scotland, who survived him but two years. They became the parents of twelve children, four sons and eight daughters, ten of whom were born in Scotland.
John U. Buchanan, the immediate subject of this sketch, was but eight years old when the family came to the United States, and in the public schools of East Newark, New Jersey, he secured the rudiments of an education, though the major part of his knowl- edge was acquired by private study and reading. He attended a business college at Newark for two years, but, being the third son, his services were required by his father and he was not permitted to continue his education. After assisting his father for a number of years in getting the business established, he and three of his brothers bought the father's interests and ran the business under the name of A. F. Buchanan's Sons. John U. Buchanan had worked in every department of the factory, learning the business thoroughly in its every detail, and was thus well qualified to repre- sent the business as a traveling salesman, which he did for a number of years, building up an enormous business on his routes and gaining a vast number of warm and loyal friends among those with whom he had dealings. Tiring of the road and desiring more time with his family, Mr. Buchanan sold out his interests in the business and came to Youngstown, Ohio, in the interests of the Standard Table Oilcloth Company, to which corporation the brothers had merged the old plant at Buchanan, New York. The subject was really sent to Youngstown to build up a neglected and run-down plant, and what he accomplished here in the way of re- habilitating it and putting it on a paying basis is a matter of local industrial history, it being now one of the best paying plants be- longing to the company. To accomplish this splendid result re- quired not only indefatigable industry and persistent efforts, but
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also executive and administrative abilities of the highest order, and the results that he accomplished were an eloquent testimonial to his splendid qualifications and abilities. After giving six years of faithful and unremitting service to the Youngstown plant, Mr. Buchanan retired from active labor and spent the rest of his days at his comfortable and attractive home at Market Street and Dewey Avenue, Youngstown, which he purchased shortly after lo- cating in Youngstown. Here his death occurred December 14, 1911, after an illness of several months. The remains were taken back to his old home at Peekskill, New York, where the funeral services were held under Masonic auspices. Thus passed away a good man and true, one who always stood "four square to every wind that blew," and who ever commanded the universal respect and good will of all who knew him.
Politically, John U. Buchanan was a Republican, but the de- mands of his business precluded his giving much attention to poli- tics, though he always took an intelligent interest in public ques- tions. Fraternally, Mr. Buchanan was a member of Courtland Lodge No. 34, Free and Accepted Masons, and Mohegan Chapter No. 221, Royal Arch Masons, both at Peekskill, New York; Youngstown Lodge No. 55, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and at one time was a member of Bald Eagle Tribe No. 264, Improved Order of Red Men.
On Thanksgiving Day, 1882, John U. Buchanan was united in marriage with Elizabeth C. Frohner, a daughter of Prof. Ed- ward and Elizabeth (Ligible) Frohner. Mrs. Buchanan was a native of Germany and is a lady of culture and refinement, having received a splendid education. Her mother is dead, while her fa- ther is now a well known and highly respected citizen of Youngs- town. To Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan were born the following chil- dren, six in number: John U., Jr., after completing his public school studies, was a student in the military college, at Chester, Pennsylvania, and then pursued the study of medicine in the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with the degree of Doctor of Medicine; he is now successfully engaged in the active practice of his profession at Trenton, New Jersey. James D. Buchanan attended a military school at Mohegan, New York, and then was a student in Cornell University, where he took the electrical engi- neering course; he is now in the employ of the General Electric Company at Schenectady, New York. Elizabeth completed her studies at Lake Erie College, at Painesville, Ohio. Alexander F., who was named for his grandfather, died in infancy. Maud was educated in Drew Seminary, at Carmel, New York. Archibald F.
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is a student in the Pennsylvania Military School, at Chester, Penn- sylvania.
From the foregoing brief outline of the career of John U. Bu- chanan, it is seen that in his death the community lost one of its most estimable and high-minded men. A devoted husband and loving, indulgent father, a keen and sagacious man of affairs, he acted well his part in life, wielded a strong influence for good, and in his removal there passed from earth one who in a large measure had dignified his manhood and honored the race.
Emanuel Lippard
HIS well known citizen of Youngstown, Ohio, who but a few years ago was called to the higher life, was one of the loyal supporters of the Union who went out to fight for its preservation a half century ago, when the slave holders undertook to separate the slave states from the free states and to establish a slave republic in the southern half of the United States. The sacrifices of these "boys in blue" were too great not to deserve ample mention in the annals of the race. It meant a great deal to quit all pursuits and go to the front, with the chances against them of ever coming back, or, if they did return, to do so with shattered health for the remainder of their lives or in a crip- pled condition. But the loss of business opportunities, the sever- ing of home ties and the risk of life were made a secondary consid- eration in face of the paramount issue of preserving the Union. Such was the record of the subject of this sketch, who, after a strenuous naval career, returned home and for many years en- joyed a prominent place in the business world, eventually being enabled to retire from active life, in the full enjoyment of the love and esteem of all who knew him. In all that constitutes true manhood and good citizenship he was a notable example, his ca- reer having been characterized by duty faithfully performed, and by industry, thrift and wisely directed effort. These led to the acquisition of a liberal share of this world's goods, besides earning a reputation which was never clouded by the commission of a single unworthy act. He was public spirited, unassuming, con- servative, and a genteel gentleman whom to know was to respect and admire.
Emanuel Hippard was born in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, on the 6th of August, 1845, and was the son of John and Elizabeth (Sanders) Hippard, both of whom died in Pennsylvania. They were the parents of two children, of whom the subject was the eldest, the other being Abraham, a well known and expert court stenographer at Cleveland, Ohio. Emanuel Hippard spent his boyhood in his native town and obtained only a limited school ed- ucation, spending most of his time in hard work on his uncle's farm, and also for a time (and a most pleasant period) on the farm of a good old Dunkard by the name of Longacer. At the outbreak of the great Civil war, young Hippard, though but sixteen years
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of age, volunteered for service. In order to pass it was necessary for him to represent his age as eighteen, which he did and was ac- cepted. But surely, none can feel any spirit of criticism for the lad who, as did many others in that day, adopted a subterfuge in order that he might go forth in defense of his country. Mr. Hip- pard was assigned to the naval service and for three years he served on the man-of-war "Wachussett," where, side by side, he served with Robert Evans, who later became noted as Captain "Fighting Bob." Mr. Hippard was wounded during his naval service, being confined in the hospital for a time. It was the earnest wish of Robert Evans, between whom and the subject a warm personal friendship had sprung up, that Hippard would enter the Naval Academy at Annapolis, but did not do so. After his enlistment in the navy had expired, Mr. Hippard saw military service as a member of the Twentieth Pennsylvania Cavalry. His military and naval record is a most honorable one and in after years Mr. Hippard kept alive his old associations through his membership in the Grand Army of the Republic, belonging to Tod Post No. 29, at Youngstown.
After the cessation of hostilities, Mr. Hippard returned to Elizabethtown and engaged in the photograph business, but a short time later went to Annville, that State, where during the fol- lowing five years he engaged in the confectionery business. From there he went to Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and engaged in the busi- ness of florist. In that vocation he found a line of work that was to his liking and he entered into it with a zest and enthusiasm that guaranteed success. On February 28, 1882, he came to Youngstown, Ohio, and immediately began a business career which marked him as a man of ability in varied lines. His first location was at the present family home, No. 103 West Rayen Avenue, then far out from the thickly settled part of the city, but in the course of time he saw the city build up around him. There he erected a number of greenhouses and entered actively into the business of a florist. Later he erected the large building now owned by Dr. Booth and there opened a flower store, and for ten years lie con- ducted these two enterprises jointly, and with a marked degree of success. About that time he purchased the farm where the green- house of John Walker now stands. These greenhouses were built by Mr. Hippard and the business conducted by him there, until a few years ago, when he disposed of the business and property to Mr. Walker. A short time after establishing a plant at Crab Creek, Mr. Hippard opened a second flower store on Federal Street, conducting this for a time. Then for a short time he en-
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gaged in the automobile business, but had retired from all active business a short time before his death, which occurred on June 16, 1908.
Mr. Hippard had been in poor health for some time and made a trip to Cuba in the hope of recuperating, and while at Jackson- ville, Florida, on his way home, he was stricken with paralysis. As soon as practicable, he was brought to his home in Youngstown, where, about seven weeks later, his spirit took its flight to the un- seen land. In his business relations Mr. Hippard was the soul of honor and was highly respected among those with whom he had dealings. His strict integrity, his safe and conservative business methods and his clean personal character, commended him to the good will of all and his death was looked upon as a distinct loss to the community with which he had been identified.
Mr. Hippard was of an intensely practical turn of mind and was the inventor of several valuable hot-house improvements, which have come into general use among florists, among them the Standard Steam Trap, the Standard Duplex Gutter, a patent ven- tilator and others equally valuable. Mr. Hippard's grandson, Ran- dall H. Little is now placing these articles on the market. He was a self-made man in the strictest sense of the term, for he had no assistance whatever in his youth and had only himself to rely on. Fortunately, he showed splendid judgment in his choice of a wife, for she proved herself a woman of more than ordinary capability, and much of the subsequent success which crowned Mr. Hippard's efforts were ascribed by him to the assistance rendered by Mrs. Hippard, who not only encouraged and advised him wisely, but also gave practical assistance in the operation of the store.
Mr. Hippard was very fond of outdoor life, and especially of hunting, in which he frequently indulged, going on a special hunt- ing trip every year. Fraternally, he was a member of the Benev- olent and Protective Order of Elks, having been the second exalted ruler of Youngstown Lodge, and also having been a member of the Grand Lodge. He was also a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, a patriotic order. Politically, Mr. Hippard was a stanch supporter of the Republican party, but was in no sense a seeker after office. One of his greatest pleasures was reading, in which he embraced a wide range of subjects. He absorbed much that he read, so that he was a very interesting and entertaining talker on almost every subject. He was essen- tially a home man and was never happier than when at his own fireside.
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On November 4, 1866, Emanuel Hippard was married to Catherine Auchenbach, to which union were born three children, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving child is Anna, who married C. J. Little, and they have one son, Randall H. The latter married Irene Stanley, and they have a daughter, Catherine Be- atrice. It has been remarked by those meeting Mrs. Hippard and her daughter, Mrs. Little, for the first time, "It is a question which is the most surprising, to learn that Mrs. Little is a grand- mother, or that Mrs. Hippard is a greatgrandmother." However, both are proud of the respective facts. Mrs. Hippard who is de- scended from an old Pennsylvania family, was born at Annville, that State, and is a daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Hicks) Auchenbach, the father having been a shoemaker by vocation. They both died there, he at the age of seventy-five years and the mother at the age of sixty-five years. They were the parents of eleven children, seven of whom grew to maturity, namely: Eliza- beth, Pollie, Samuel, deceased; Maria, deceased; William, de- ceased; Amanda and Catherine, Mrs. Hippard; John,deceased. The others died in infancy.
Lebi Detrick
EALTY to facts in the analyzation of the character of a citizen of the type of Levi Hetrick, for many years a well-known business man of Lima, now re- tired, is all that is required to make a biographical sketch interesting to those who have at heart the good name of the community honored by his residence, because it is the honorable reputation of the man of standing and affairs, more than any other consideration, that gives character and stability to the body politic and makes the true glory of a city or State revered at home and respected abroad. In the broad light which things of good report ever invite, the name and character of Mr. Hetrick stand revealed and secured and, though of modest de- meanor, with no ambition to distinguish himself in public posi- tion or as a leader of men, his career has been signally honorable and useful and it may be studied with profit by the youth enter- ing upon his life work.
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