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originalty, and a peculiar something which made his contributions always welcome to the publishers and relished by the readers. He was young in heart to the last and the home he founded extended particular cheer to the young because he was interested in the young people and fortunate to a de- gree in guiding aright all the young people coming in contact with him. His influence was strong and he exerted it wisely."
P. W. Carter, whose name introduces this review, pursued his education in the country schools. He began learning the printer's trade in the office of the Repub- lican of Bellefontaine on the 10th of March, 1881. and completed his appren- ticeship in 1885. He worked on the Mans- field Ohio News from June, 1885, to May 1886, and then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was employed by the American Press Association. He worked for the firm nine years, seven years of which were in the capacity of telegraph editor being in Columbus, Ohio, the largest part of the time. In 1895 he returned to Bellefontaine and in 1899 joined J. Burt Mohr in the es- tablishment of the job printing office known as the Commercial Printery at the corner of Main street ard Chillicothe avenue. The partners are both men of excellent business ability, sound judgement and thorough un- derstanding of the trade, and the excellent work which is the output of their establish- ment has secured them a growing and profitable patronage.
On the 6th of June. 1900. Mr. Carter was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Hen- ning of West Liberty, Ohio, a daughter of Robert and Nancy Isabelle ( Alcott ) Hen- ning. This union has been blessed with two children, Robert E. and Lurlyn.
Mr. Carter is a member of Bellefontaine
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Lodge No. 209. F. & A. M .. also member of Willis Chapter, No. 131, R. A. M., of Cincinnati, and Logan Council, No. 85. R. & S. M.
WILLIAM W. RIDDLE.
William W. Riddle, a practitioner at the bar of Logan county, was bora in Bellefontaine September 27, 1868, and is a son of John M. Riddle, whose birth also occurred in Logan county. He now has two living sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Deemy. of Bellefontaine. and Mrs. Margaret Gor- ton Scarff, also of this city.
In the schools of Bellefontaine William W. Riddle obtained his literary education and was graduated in the high school with the class of 1886. Ile afterward pursued a classical course in the Wooster Univer- sity at Wooster. Ohio, where he was grad- uated in 1890 with the degree of A. B., and the same year he pursued a course in the Cleveland Commercial College. Then entering the Cincinnati Law School, he mastered the branches which form its enr- riculum and was graduated there in 1892 with the degree of LL. B. In January of the following year he established his office in Bellefontaine, where he has since prac- tieed. He was elected city attorney in 1895. re-elected in 1896 and in 1902 he was again chosen for the same position. serving four years in that capacity. The zeal with which he has devoted his ener- gies to his profession, the careful regard evineed for the interests of his elients and an assiduous and unrelaxing attention to all the details of his cases have brought him a good business and made him very
successful in its conduct. He makes his specialty office consultation and probate work. He is now solicitor for and a di- rector of the Citizens' Building and Loan Association of Bellefontaine and is also a director and vice president of the People's National Bank of Bellefontaine.
Mr. Riddle was married on the 10th of Angust, 1897, to Miss Elizabeth Shaw, of Unionbridge. Maryland, and they have two children. Mary Elizabeth and an in- fant daughter. Mr. Riddle is a stalwart Republican and belongs to several civic societies, being a Mason, an Elk and a Knight of Pythias. In the lodge of the last named organization he is a past chan- cellor and is also connected with the Sons of Veterans.
ABRAHAM P. WYLIE.
Abraham P. Wylie is numbered among the native sons of Logan county, his birth having occurred in Richland township July 29, 1845. He has lived continuously in this county with the exception of one year and his early education was obtained in the old log school house of that time. His parents were Robert and Elizabeth Jane (Patterson) Wylie. The father was born in Pennsylvania and when a young man came to Ohio, locating in Richland township. Logan county, where he pur- chased the farm on which he spent his re- maining days with the exception of a brief interval of two years. He devoted his energies to general agricultural pursuits and stoek raising. For two years he re- sided at Northwood in order to give his youngest son better educational facilities.
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In politics he was a Republican, but he which he has since operated. conducting a never sought or desired political prefer- good business. He also built a large and substantial residence in the village on Buckeye street and he likewise owns a stave mill in Wyandot county, which is managed by his son. ment, yet he was a man of public spirit. interested in everything pertaining to general progress and improvement. He held membership in the Reformed Presby- terian church, in which he was an active worker, and he died when about sixty- seven years of age. His widow still sur- vives at the age of eighty-four years and makes her home in Belle Center. She was born in Ohio only a few months after her parents came from Ireland to this country. They settled in Logan county and her father. Abraham Patterson, lived and died here. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Wylie were born twelve children, seven of whom still sur- vive, our subject being the fourth in order of birth.
Abraham P. Wylie remained upon the old family homestead until 1864. when at the age of nineteen years he offered his services to the government and was as- signed to duty with Company C. One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment of Ohio. He served for one hundred days and was discharged at Columbus. After his return from the war he again took up his abode on the home farm, but later turned his attention to the operation of a sawmill in McArthur township, continuing there for about two years. He afterward spent two years in the Patterson neighbor- hood and then removed the mill to the home farm in Richland township, where he operated it for two years. On the ex- piration of that period he went to Hardin county. Ohio. where he built a sawmill. which he conducted for two years, and in 1871 he came to Belle Center, moving the mill to this place.
Later he erected his present mill
In 1867 Mr. Wylie was married in Richland township to Miss Sarah E. McConnell. who was born in Greene county. Ohio, and is a member of the United Presbyterian church. To them have been born two children. Robert J. K., who was born in Richland township. on the old home farm. in 1868, was edu- cated in Belle Center and also in the Nel- son Business College at Springfield. He is now managing his father's mill in Wy- andot and resides at Marseilles. He wedded Miss Mary Stough, a daughter of William Stough, a groceryman of Belle- fontaine, and they have two children. Wil- liam .A. and David G. Maggie Belle. born in Belle Center. is the wife of John C. Todd, who is now employed by her father. They have two children. Eleanor and Franklin Abraham. Mr. Todd was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, July 28. 1859. and lived at the place of his birth until he had attained his majority, and in 1892 he came to Belle Center and joined Mr. Wylie in business. He is a son of John and Jane (Coulter) Todd. His parents were born in Ohio county, West Virginia, and removed thence to Guernsey county, Ohio, where the father purchased a farm and carried on agricultural pursuits until his death. which occurred when he had reached the age of seventy-six years and nine months. The mother passed away about seven years ago when eighty-three years old. John C. Todd and Maggie B. Wylie were married December 20, 1893.
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Like her parents, they are members of the unfitted for further service and was conse- United Presbyterian church.
Our subject has long been a Repub- lican in politics and is deeply interested in the success and growth of his party, but has never been a politician in the sense of office-seeking. His attention is given to his business affairs, which have been capa- bly and honorably conducted, and he has found the manufacture of lumber to be a business which yields a good profit when superintended by a man of enterprise and diligence.
SAMUEL JAMES PUSEY.
The subject of this review is now en- gaged in farming in Jefferson township, his home being at the edge of Zanesfield. A native of Logan county, he was born on the 28th of January, 1848, on the Ludlow road, three miles south of Bellefontaine. and is a son of John and Sally (Fair) Pusey, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. His parents were married in Bellefontaine, having come to Ohio in the '30s, and for many years the father operated a sawmill on the Ludlow road. After the death of his wife, which occurred in 1887, he made his home with his children and passed away at the residence of Mrs. Lucinda Gates in DeGraff in March, 1897. He was a supporter of the Democratic party and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, having fought for the preserva- tion of the union during the Civil War. In the winter of 1861-2 he enlisted in the Fourteenth Ohio Battery, which was mostly engaged in capturing deserters. Injuring his arm in a fall, Mr. Pusey was
quently honorably discharged in 1862 and returned home.
Samuel J. Pusey is the second in order of birth in a family of five children, the others being as follows: Maria, the wife of John Austin, of Harper, Ohio; George, a resident of Marion, Indiana; Lucinda and Eliza, twins, the former the wife of Alexander Gates, of Bellefontaine, and the latter the wife of Ferman Wadkins, who lives near Greenfield, Ohio.
Our subject began his education in an old brick school house on the Ludlow road, and later was a student in the school on Liberty pike, the fairgrounds school and the Union school in Bellefontaine. Laying aside his text books at the age of thirteen years, he then worked by the month as a farm hand for some time, and. since his marriage has continued to en- gage in farming and stock raising on his own account.
On the 12th of March, 1872, at the home of his father, Mr. Pusey was united in marriage to Miss Mary Townsend, who was born in Pickrelltown. Logan county, on Christmas day, 1849. Her parents were Seneca and Eliza (Downing) Townsend, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland re- spectively, their marriage was celebrated near Cadiz, Ohio, and for some years they made their home in Pickrelltown, where Mr. Townsend worked at the shoemaker's trade until called to his final rest in Febru- ary, 1877. He voted with the Republican party and was'a member of the Methodist church, as was also the mother of Mrs. Pusey, who died in March. 1865. Two years later the father married Mrs. Com- fort (Hill) Green. All of his children, eight in number, were by the first union,
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but only two are now living, these being Mrs. Pusey and Wesley Townsend, a resi- dent of Zanesfield. Unto our subject and his wife were born five children, two of whom died in infancy. Charles born Oc- tober 18, 1874, married Nancy Palmer, who died October 22, 1901, and he now lives with his father: Ottawa Leroy, born Sep- tember 14, 1878, and Bessie Florence, born August 6, 1882, are also at home.
Mr. Pusey is independent in politics, supporting the men whom he believes best qualified for office, regardless of party lines. He takes quite an active interest in public affairs, however, and is highly re- spected and esteemed by all who know him.
LOUIS FOOS.
Lonis Foos, now deceased, was an en- terprising business man, self-made and pro- gressive, and his life record contains many lessons well worthy of emulation. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, July 8. 1818. His father. Joseph Foos, was a native of North Carolina and wedded Margaret Phifer, who was born in Virginia. their marriage taking place in Madison county, Ohio, near Columbus. In that locality they located and the father there engaged in farming. His death occurred there in 1826 and his wife passed away in the same locality in 1830. He was a Whig in poli- tics and represented his district in the state legislature several years. This worthy couple had five sons and a daughter, all of whom reached years of maturity and were married : William died in Springfield, Ohio: Augustus, a twin brother of Louis, also died in Springfield; Clara was the wife of
Thomas Norton and died in Springfield ; and John is a retired capitalist of Spring- field and the twin brother of Joseph Foos, who passed away in Winfield, Kansas.
Louis Foos pursud his education in the country schools of Madison county, Ohio, and by his own fireside. He was only twelve years of age at the time of his mothi- er's death and previous to this time he had lost his father. The family then became scattered and Louis Foos secured a position on a farm in Madison county where he worked until sixteen years of age, when he went with his aunt. Clara Vance, to Illinois. making the trip on horseback. Soon after their arrival his uncle, Mr. Vance. died. Mr. Foos took up a claim, but he returned to Ohio and thereby lost the property as he had only partly completed a house on it. Later, however, he again went to Illinois and secured a claim near the present site of Rock Island, continuing as its owner until the year 1847. when he sold that property. At that time he became a resident of Logan county and purchased of his brother Au- gustus a general mercantile store in West Middleburg, which had been established a number of years before by their brother William. For eighteen years Mr. Foos conducted this business with good suc- cess. In 1863 he came to Bellefontaine and here engaged in buying and selling cattle and also conducting a wholesale dry goods and notions store in company with his son John. At one time he owned three farms near Middleburg and with his brother Wil- liam was the owner of two thousand acres of land in Illinois. He and his brother held stock in a private bank in Spring- field, Ohio, which was later made a na- tional bank. Thus into various lines of business activity did Louis Foos direct his
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energies and whatever he undertook he loyal to his duty and to the welfare of the carried forward to successful completion. community and his labors were of mark- ed benefit to his locality. In 1879 he retired from active life. hav- ing in the meantime acquired a handsome competence. He and his brothers were forced upon their own resources when quite young owing to the death of their parents, but they early displayed the ele- mental strength of their character and all became wealthy and influential citizens of Ohio.
U'nto Mr. and Mrs. Foos were born two children. Vida who became the wife of Charles Hangor, a hardware merchant of lowa, by whom she had a son. Louis Fred- erick, who was born July 5. 1874. and mar- ried Dora Bean of Springfield. Ohio. HIe is now a lawyer of Cincinnati. John mar- ried Emma Allen of Bellefontaine in which city they are now residing and they have a daughter. Clara.
In his political views Mr. Foos was a Republican, but never held office. although he kept well informed on the issues and questions of the day. In the 'sos he was made a Mason in East Liberty and his life was in harmony with the teachings and principles of the craft. He also belonged to the Christian church. In 1879 he retired from active business life and through his remaining days enjoyed a well merited rest. He passed away December 5, 1887, and his remains were interred in the ceme- tery of Bellefontaine. Mr. Foos was a man of sterling honor in business and of recog- mized reliability in all life's relations, and wherever he was known he commanded the respect and confidence of his fellowmen.
Louis Foos had to endure many hard- ships and privations during his early days. but perseverance enabled him to overcome all the obstacles in his path. While in Illinois he built a cabin on the banks of a river and one day when he was away from home the river rose much higher than usual and the water got into his flour barrel. Thus he was forced to live upon potatoes and fish for six months for he had no money with which to purchase another barrel of flour. On another occasion he received his pay for a summer's work in wild-cat money and when he reached St. Louis he found his money worthless and had to return for another start. After coming to Ohio he made many trips to Buffalo, driving horses, cattle and hogs across the country to the city market. While in business he never missed a sin- gle day in taking a load of produce to West Liberty and returning with merchandise. and with such regularity were his trips made that throughout Logan county his J. M. SHAWBER. team and outfit became known as Foss' Ex- press. During his residence in Middle- Devoting his energies to agricultural pursuits. J. M. Shawber is operating a small farm in Rush Creek township. He was born in Ohio, August 30, 1850. His father, Daniel Shawber, was born February 3. 1821. in Crawford county, New Jersey. burg there was little money in circulation and merchandise was exchanged for pro- duce, which accounted for his sales of the latter. He also served for two terms as postmaster of Middleburg. In whatever relation of life he was found. he was ever and was a carpenter and joiner, being con-
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nected with buikling pursuits throughout his business career. He married Margaret Brokaw who was born March 14. 1817. in Crawford county, Ohio. This union was blessed with four children : Solomon, born November 20. 1844: Salena, born February 18. 1846; John, born August 31. 1850: and Viola Jane, bern February 8. 1853.
The boyhood days of J. M. Shawber were quietly and uneventfully passed. the duties of the schoolroom and the pleasures of the playground occupying his attention until later years brought their demands in the way of business responsibilities and cares. When twenty-one years of age he began learning the carpenter's trade. thus following in the footsteps of his father and for four years he followed that vocation. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Lavina Oralicod. who was born in Union county, Ohio, January 22, 1856. Her fa- ther, Noah Orahond, was born in 1827. while his wife, who bore the maiden name of Sarah Drake, was born in 1828. They became the parents of three children : Levi, born December 9. 1855: Mary Lavina, born January 22, 1856: and Abraham, born Sep- tember 8, 1860.
Mr. and Mrs. Shawber began their do- mestic life in Union county, Ohio, near the village of Raymond, and there remained for two years. They then spent a year else- where, after which they returned to Union county, where they resided for twelve years. Their next place of residence was Findlay, Ohio, to which city they removed during the boom. continuing at that place for two years. Again they returned to the place where they had first lived and thence re- moved to Bellefontaine, where they resided for six years, then removing to Rushsyl- vania, where they are now living. Their
marriage has been blessed with four chil- dren : Earl, born October 8. 1875: Elmer. born July 22, 1882: Sammel, born Septem- ber 10. 1895: and Alanson, born Septem- ber 10. 1895.
His study of the political issues and questions of the day has led Mr. Shawber to give his support to the Republican party, for he believes that its platform contains the best elements of good government. His religious faith is indicated by his member- ship in the church of Christ.
WILLIAM BLACK.
William Black, who is now living re- tired in Bellefontaine, Ohio, was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1836. a son of William and Jane (Bell) Black. The father was a native of county Tyrone, Ireland, and when twenty-eight years of age crossed the Atlantic to America, set- tling first in Pennsylvania, whence he came to Logan county, Ohio, in June, 1837. He purchased a farm in Harrison town- ship. to the improvement and cultivation of which he devoted his energies until 1850. when he sold that place and bought property in Logansville and a small farm adjoining the village. While residing there he served as postmaster of Logans- ville. He remained there only a few years. however, and after a short residence at Pleasant Grove went to DeGraff. where he spent his last days with his daughter. Mrs. Mary Graffort. at whose home he died in 1874. In Mercer county, Penn- sylvania. he married Miss Jane Bell. also a native of Ireland, her birth having oe-
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curred in the county adjoining Tyrone. a member of Company I. Ninety-sixth Ohio 'With her parents she came to the United Volunteer Infantry, with which command he started from Delaware, Ohio, for the front. He was appointed fourth sergeant on the 21st of August, and he participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkan- sas Post. Vicksburg. Jackson, Grand Coteau, Sabine Crossroads, Spanish Fort and Mobile. He was always found at his post of duty, loyally defending the old flag, and after being mustered out at Mobile, Alabama, on the 7th of July. 1865, he received an honorable discharge at Co- lumbus, Ohio. States and located in Mercer county. Pennsylvania. She died in 1844. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Black were born the follow- ing children: Joseph, deceased; Ann Jane, deceased wife of Evan Baine; Mary Belle. now Mrs. Graffort: James, de- ceased ; Isabel, who died in infancy: Re- becca Isabel, deceased wife of William Perrin, of Logansville ; and William. The parents were both active and consistent members of the Methodist Protestant church and most estimable people.
The educational advantages of William Black were limited for at the age of fourteen he put aside his text books and be- gan learning the harness-maker's trade un- der the direction of William Perrin, of Lo- gansville, in order that he might provide for his own support. After two years he re- moved to Rochester. Indiana, where lie worked at his trade. but subsequently took up his abode in Lewistown, Logan county, Ohio, where he was employed as salesman in a general store of Dearduff & Brother. In 1854 he removed to Illinois, where he was employed at harness-making until again coming to Logan county. Soon afterward he settled at Roundhead. Hardin county, where he opened a harness shop, which he conducted for a year and then sold out. Once more he took up his abode in Lewis- town, where for two years he conducted a shop, and then located upon a farm in Lo- gan county, carrying on agricultural pur- suits for two years. He lived for a short time in Quincy, Ohio, and then again set- tled upon a farm in McArthur township. arriving there in 1860.
On the 13th of August. 1862, Mr. Black volunteered for service in the Civil war as
In the spring of IS70 Mr. Black came to Bellefontaine and for the twelve succeed- ing years he was employed in various plan- ing mills in this city, after which he was successfully engaged in the grocery busi- ness for two years. In 1888 he retired from active business life and has since enjoyed a rest from further labor, for he is the possessor of a comfortable competence which supplies him with all the necessities and many of the luxuries of life. His pleasant residence at No. 605 West Sandusky street was erected by him in 1872 and has since been him home.
On the 23d of November. 1856, was celebrated the marriage of William Black and Nancy Jane Richardson, a daughter of Reuben and Rachel ( Short ) Richardson, who were well-to-do farming people of Me- Arthur township. Her father died in 1861, at the age of sixty-one years, and her mother, who was a native of Fayette, Ohio, died at the age of eighty-two years. She came of an old Virginian family. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Richardson were horn eight chil- dren but only two are living. Reuben and Mrs. Black. Those deceased are Cynthia Ann, Lydia Ellen, Henry, Christopher. Den-
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nis and Zemeriah. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Black were born five children, but only one survives, Florence Roselle, the wife of Wil- liam G. Short. Those who have been called to the home beyond are James Henry, Oliver Burton, Mary Alabell and Willie Willard. The parents are both members of the Chris- tian church, and Mr. Black also holds mem- bership with the Odd Fellows, and belongs to Reynolds Post, No. 441, G. A. R. While actively connected with business affairs he was always reliable, prompt and energetic. and in matters of citizenship he is as true and loyal to his country as when he wore the nation's blue uniform upon southern battlefields.
FRANKLIN N. DRAPER.
Franklin N. Draper is a worthy repre- sentative of the mercantile interests of West Liberty where he is dealing in boots, shoes, hats and caps. He was born in New York city. November 25. 1832, and is of English lineage. the ancestor of the family in America having come to the new world from Stamford. Eng- land, about 1640. In the course of years intermarriages brought English, German and French blood into the family. There seems to have been three Drapers who originally crossed the Atlantic to the United States and one brother located in New York, the second in Massachusetts and the third in Maryland. Two of these married and reared families. Gideon Draper, the grandfather of our subjeet, spent his en- tire life in New York and when about forty years of age he removed from New York city to Erie county, where in the midst of
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