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Elam Buchwalter spent the first seven- teen years of his life in the county of his nativity and obtained his education in the district schools. He then came to Logan county, arriving here in 1855 in company with his parents, who settled upon a farm. He aided in cultivating and improving the fields up to the time of his marriage, which occurred in 1862 in this county, the lady of his choice being Miss Rhoda Kemper. Four children have been born unto them, of whom three are living. Mary C., the wife of Frank Onay, of Bellefontaine; Ef- fie. the wife of Frank Tissett. of Mount Vernon. Ohio. and Dora, the wife of Fred Fromme. of Bellefontaine. Their de- ceased daughter. Ola, became the wife of Earl Winder. and died December 23. 1900. The mother of these children passed away August 2. 1897, and was laid to rest in the cemetery of Bellefontaine.
About a year after his marriage Mr. Buchwalter secured one hundred and thir- ty-two acres of land, which came to him as his inheritance from his father's estate. He lived upon that place until his removal to the city about twenty years ago. The corporation limits of Bellefontaine have been extended until they include more than fifty acres of his farm, much of which has been divided into town lots and sold. He has built four residences here, pur- chased one other and is thus the owner of five houses here in Bellefontaine, the rental from which returns to him a good
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income. At the time of the Civil war Mr. which he had heard concerning the United Buchwalter enlisted for one hundred days' service as a member of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Ohio Volunteer In- fantry. under command of Captain Black. He was stationed at Bermuda during the greater part of the time and at White House Landing did garrison duty. Sev- eral times the regiment was called out for battle. but never took part in an engage- ment. Politically Mr. Buchwalter is a Re- publican and keeps well informed on the issues of the day and never fails to support the men and measures of his party by his ballot. He belongs to the English Luth- eran church and is well known as an advo- cate of progress, as a reliable business man and as a faithful friend.
JOHN F. CURRAN.
Death often calls from our midst those whom we canill afford to lose and it is al- ways with a feeling of deep and earnest re- gret that a community gives up one of its valued citizens, a man who is true to the interests of his locality and who in all life's relations is faithful and upright. Such a man was John F. Curran and when he passed away he left to his friends and iam- ily the memory of a career ever character- ized by integrity and straight forward pur- pose.
He was born February 1, 1822. in county Kerry, Ireland, and there spent the days of his boyhood and youth. He obtained his education on the Emerald Isle and remained in his native land until about twenty-seven years of age. when he resolved to test the proof of the favorable reports
States and seek his fortune in this country. Accordingly he made arrangements for leaving his native country, bade adieu to family and friends and sailed for the new world. but the ship on which he took pass- age caught fire and sunk. However, the fire was discovered and every precaution was taken to keep it smothered in the hope that rescue would reach them. For eleven days and nights they guarded carefully the fire which they could not quench but kept in a smouldering condition, covering it with carpets, rings and other heavy materials which excluded the air so that the flames did not burst forth. When eleven days had passed a vessel came into sight and answered the signal of distress. It came to their res- cue and the passengers and crew were trans- ferred from the doomed ship to the other vessel. When this was done the carpets and heavy materials were removed from the place where the fire had ignited and the other vessel then sailed away, leaving the ship to its fate. Almost immediately it burst into flames and was burned and sunk before they were out of sight. The second vessel landed its passengers in Portu- gal and there Mr. Curran remained for two weeks, when he took passage on another ship bound for New York. They made the voyage successfully and from the eastern metropolis he proceeded into the interior of the country, establishing his home in Bellefontaine, where he lived for forty-two years. During his long residence there he was variously engaged and built a home on Ludlow street. Mr. Curran was a man of marked industry and perseverance. He labored diligently and earnestly and as the years passed he added annually to his in- come until he was enabled to provide for
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his family a very comfortable home and respect and good will of all with whom he everything needed to make life worth the living.
On the 30th of June. 1854. Mr. Curran was united in marriage to Miss Julia Fen- ton, who was also a native of county Kerry. Ireland. born in May. 1832. She came to the United States in 1850, landing in New York city, where she remained for three years. When that period had elasped she came to Bellefontaine and here she gave her hand in marriage to her countryman, Mr. Curran, and for forty-three years they traveled life's journey happily together. sharing with each other the joys and sor- rows, adversity and prosperity which checker the careers of all. As the years passed their family circle was extended until it numbered eight children. Michael. the eldest, born May 30. 1855. is now de- ceased. John. born April 28. 1857. is liv- ing with his mother. Cornelius, born May I. 1859. is a resident of Columbus, Ohio, and married Elizabeth Hurley, by whom he has two children. Johanna. born August 1, 1861. is the wife of John Sullivan, a resi- dent of Columbus, and they have three chil- dren. Daniel, born December 17. 1863. is deceased. Timothy, born November 24. 1867. is at home and is employed in Bellefontaine as a boiler-maker. Thomas born May 14. 1869. resides in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Catherine, born September 18, 1876, completes the family and is at home with her mother.
Mr. Curran was a man of domestic tastes whose interests centered in his family and he did everything in his power to pro- mote the happiness and welfare of his wife and children. During forty-two years resi- dence in Bellefontaine he became very widely known here and he commanded the store for about six months. He remained
was associated. In 1897 he was called to his final rest, leaving to his family an un- tarnished name as well as a comfortable competence.
HENRY EICHHOLTZ.
Henry Eichholtz is one of the younger representatives of mercantile interests in Logan county, and although he is also one of the more recent arrivals in the county, he has already become widely and favorably known in commercial circles. He is now the owner of a fourth interest in a company owning large furniture stores in Bellefontaine and West Liberty. and in the latter place he makes his present home.
Mr. Eichholtz is a native of Anderson county, Kansas, having been born on his father's farm there. June 17. 1875. He is a son of Jacob and Lydia (Kauffman) Eichholtz. The father is still a resident of the Sunflower state, spending a part of his time on a farm there with his son. but he also spends considerable time in travel. His children are Ida. John. Joseph. Wil- liam. Otis, Henry and Charles, and of this number Otis is deceased.
At the usual age Henry Eichholtz be- gan his education in the public schools of his native state and later he pursued a business course, which fitted him for the practical and. responsible duties of a busi- ness career. At the age of twenty-one he put aside his text books and for five years he was engaged in teaching music. He also engaged in clerking in a clothing
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upon his father's farm in Kansas until 1898. when he came to West Liberty. where he has since made his home, and on the Ist of January. 1903. he purchased a fourth interest in the company with which he is now associated and which owns two large and well equipped furniture stores. one in Bellefontaine, the other in West Liberty, and it is with the management of the latter that Mr. Eichholtz is now act- ively connected.
On the 4th of June, 1902, Mr. Eich- holtz was united in marriage to Miss Ber- tha Daily, a daughter of Edward and Hes- ter (Forsythe) Daily, in whose family were four children. Bertha. Nellie. Harry and Robert. Mrs. Eichholtz was born June 19. 1878. The young couple are widely and favorably known in West Liberty. where the hospitality of the best homes is freely accorded them. They are members of the Presbyterian church and Mr. Eich- holtz is a Democrat in his political affilia- tions, but he takes no very active part in political affairs, preferring to devote his time and energies to his business, in which he is meeting with creditable success.
S. W. FULLER, M. D.
The citizens of Bellefontaine have rea- son to be deeply grateful to Dr. S. W. Fuller, who for sixty-four years has prac- ticed his profession in Logan county, go- ing from home to home in response to the call of the sick and suffering, his ability. professional learning and deep human sympathy enabling him to relieve pain and to restore health.
He was born January 25. 1814, in Ath-
ens county, Ohio, a son of Seth and Han- nah Fuller. the latter a daughter of Colonel Fisher, of Massachusetts. The Doctor was a member of what was called the Sabbath school, which seventy-nine years ago was taught by his father and as- sistants. In 1821. however, his father died and the mother survived for only about three years, when she, too. passed away. In the interval between the death of the parents two brothers, younger than the Doctor, were called to the home beyond. He then found a home with an uncle, who resided near Parkersburg. in what is now Washington county, Ohio, and upon that farm he remained until he had attained his majority. He did not find farm life en- tirely congenial, and wishing to become a member of the medical profession, he took up the reading of medicine in the office and under the direction of Dr. John Cot- ton. of Marietta. Ohio, with whom he spent two years and a half. In that time he mastered the ordinary text books of the profession and did considerable read- ing otherwise. It was also during his res- idence in Marietta that in 1836 he united with the Congressional church and en- tered upon an active Christian life that has continued to the present. He attended medical lectures in Cincinnati, Ohio, dur- ing the winter of 1837-8 and began prac- tice in West Liberty during the latter year. but did not secure his diploma for some years thereafter and then it was granted him by another college. for the old school in which he had studied had ceased to exist.
During the spring of 1851 he and his wife united with the Spring Hill church and from it transferred their relations to the First Presbyterian church of Bellefon-
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taine on the 3d of May. 1856. On the 26th of November of the following year the Doctor was ordained one of its elders and continued to act in that capacity for forty years. He also served as clerk of sessions for more than twenty years.
For sixty-four years Dr. Fuller has continued in the practice of his profession and he still retains his vigor to a remark- able degree. He is a man of genial tem- perament and kindly disposition and his intrinsic worth of character as well as his professional skill has gained him high standing in the public regard. He has wit- nessed many changes during his residence here, as the county has emerged from early conditions to take its place among the most progressive districts of the state. At the same time he has kept in touch with his profession. which has made remarkable strides toward perfection, and thus the efficiency of his labors has ever been increased. He has been a member of the various county medical societies that have been in existence at different times, and was also a member of the State Medical Society for many years.
The Doctor's wife died on the 3d of February, 1863. leaving six children. of whom three are still living. namely: Frances, wife of Judge R. C. Bassett, of Wisconsin ; Emily G., wife of E. J. Howen- stine, of Bellefontaine, and Mary, wife of a Mr. Bell, of Aurora, Illinois.
ARCHIBALD THOMAS MOORE.
The subject of this review is one of the most progressive and successful agricul- turists of Logan county, his home being
about the center of Union township. three miles east of DeGraff. Here he owns a valuable and well improved farm, and in connection with its operation he is engaged in the raising and breeding of shorthorn Durham cattle and Poland China hogs. He has made his special field of industry an eminent success and is to-day one of the well-to-do and substan- tial men of his community.
Mr. Moore was born October 10, 1845, on his present farm in the house which his tenant now occupies, it having been built by his father at an early. He is a son of Raphael and Sarah (Moore) Moore, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Virginia. They were cousins prior to their marriage and in early life came to Ohio with their respective parents, locat- ing in Union township. Logan county, where they were subsequently married by 'Squire Askren. The father entered the farm on which our subject lives from the government and became the owner of about three hundred acres of land. one hundred and seven acres of which is now in possession of his son Archibald. He cleared and improved the farm and thereon spent his remaining days. He was a breeder of fine stock. believing that it paid to keep the best grades of domestic animals, and he made a specialty of the breeding of Saxony sheep. having the finest sheep in the county at that time. Politically he was identified with the Re- publican party and he took quite an active and commendable interest in public affairs. For many years he filled the office of jus- tice of the peace and was well known throughout the community as 'Squire Moore. He was a noted peacemaker and succeeded in compromising most of the
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cases which came up for trial before him. In 1826 he was elected sheriff of Logan county and is supposed to have been the first to fill that office. Though his school privileges had been somewhat limited. he was a well read man and kept well in- formed on the leading questions and issues of the day. He was an active worker and faithful member of the Pres- byterian church and assisted in founding the church at Bellefontaine under the pas- torate of the Rev. Joseph Stevenson. After a well spent and useful life he passed away at the age of sixty-four years, and his esti- mable wife died at the age of sixty-one, the remains of both being interred in the Moore cemetery.
This worthy couple were the parents of seyen children, five of whom are still liv- ing. Esther W. married David Perry and lives in Garnet. Anderson county, Kansas. John H. makes his home in Washington township. this county. Lewis F. is a resi- dent of Union township. Quincy Adams and Eliza were twins. The former was in the one hundred day service during the Civil war and died in Union township from the effects of his army service. being laid to rest in Moore cemetery. Eliza is a resident of Bellefontaine. Archibakl T. and Robert Mccrary complete the family.
ing and stock-raising there. His present comfortable residence was erected by him in 1887. and he also remodeled the barn which was built by his father in 1854, at the same time moving it to its present location and making a basement. He lias water works all about the premises and in fact the place is supplied with all the con- veniences and accessories found upon a model farm of the present century. Mr. Moore was one of the first men of liis locality to put a telephone in his house and is regarded as one of the most progressive aud enterprising citizens of the com- munity.
Mr. Moore was married in Pleasant township, January 13, 1882, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary M. Walker, a daughter of William and Eliza (Constable) Walker. Her father was a man of great ability and exerted a strong influence for good in the community where he resided, being a life elder in the Presbyterian church of DeGraff, which he served long and well. By occupation he was a farmer. Mrs. Moore was quite young when her mother died. but being the eld- est in the family. the responsibility of rear- ing the othe . children fell to her. Our subject and his wife have one daughter, U'na Beatrice, who was born on the home farm November 4. 1886, and is now a stu- dent in the DeGraff high school, making a special study of music and languages. They were given a little boy six years old by his mother at her death, his parents being David and Hannah Snyder. To his original name of Augustus Moore Snyder they have since added Whitcomb Riley. and although he retains the whole name he is now called Whitcomb Riley. Mr.
Archibald T. Moore received his pre- liminary education in the schools of Union township, after which he attended the Northwestern College of Illinois, located at Plainfield. but now at Naperville, Illi- nois, the school being under the auspices of the Evangelical .Association. After his return he taught school in his home dis- trict, where for one term he had sixty scholars. He then took charge of the home farm and has since carried on farm- and Mrs. Moore are giving him a good
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education and all the advantages they would give an own son.
Reared a Republican, Mr. Moore cast his first presidential vote for General Grant in 1872 and later voted for Hayes in 1876. Garfield in 1880 and Blaine in 1884. but since that time he has supported the Prohibition party, being a strong tem- perance man and believing in supporting the principles which he advocates. At one time he was the candidate of his party for county treasurer. but has never cared for official honors. In religious faith he is a Lutheran, while his wife and daughter are members of the Presbyterian church. which they all attend. Fraternally he is a member of the Grange and is now serving as its secretary. His influence and labors have been of marked effect in promoting the moral and material development of the community in which he makes his home. and he and his family stand high in the re- gard of all who know them.
NORVAL WILSON SLICER.
ward did special work in Springfield for nine months, being engaged at both office work and telegraphy. On the 9th of September. 1885. he came to Bellefontaine as operator for the Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Railroad, with which he was connected until it was consolidated with the Big Four Railroad. when he was made their receiving clerk. He acted in that capacity for four years and was then pro- moted to the position of ticket agent. in which capacity he has since very acceptably served.
In 1878 Mr. Slicer was united in mar- riage to Miss Delia E. Kaylor, the wedding being celebrated on Christmas eve. They traveled life's journey together for fifteen years and in May, 1894, MIrs. Spicer was called to her final rest. Mr. Slicer has since married Sadie E. Kaylor, a sister of his former wife, their marriage taking place in 1900. Mrs. Slicer is a daughter of B. F. and Mary C. (McCoid ) Kaylor of Bellefontaine, and she has two brothers, Earl and Willis Kaylor.
Mr. Slicer is identified with several civic societies, being a member of the Knights of Pythias fraternity and the Ma- sonic order, in which he has taken the de- grees of the lodge, chapter and council. In his life he exemplifies the beneficent spirit of the craft. Politically he is a Democrat and in his business life he is found as a pleasant. obliging man of unfailing court- esy -- qualities which have rendered him popular with the patrons of the road as well as with his social acquaintances.
The genial ticket agent of the Big Four Railroad Company at Bellefontaine was born in Harrison township. Logan county. September 9. 1859. and is a son of Neil Slicer. In the district schools he obtained his education and on leaving the farm he was news agent on the road, running be- tween Springfield. Indianapolis, Jackson and Cincinnati on the Ohio Southern: Indiana, Bloomington & Western and the It will be interesting in this connection to note something of the history of Neil Slicer, the father of our subject, who was born in Cumberland. Maryland, in 1814 Big Four Railroads. He learned tele- graphy in Bellefontaine and accepted a position on the Ohio Southern Railroad which he filled for nine months. He after- and was there reared. He came to Logan
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county in 1835 and was married in 1843 to arriving in Ohio he worked at his trade as a Sarah Ann Rhodes, who was born in Vir- journeyman in Bellefontaine to some ex- tent. He located upon his farm in 1850 and continued to make it his home through- out his remaining days. He had one hun- dred and seventy-six acres of land which he placed under a high state of cultivation, fol- lowing most progressive methods in his farm work. ginia in 1824 and became a resident of Logan county in 1840. Her father. Wil- liam Rhodes, was a native of England and and when twenty-five years of age crossed the Atlantic to America. Ile was a stone- mason by trade and after locating in Logan county, Ohio, he engaged in farming and also carried on business as a stone and In his political views Mr. Slicer was an earnest Democrat and prior to his mar- riage he served as deputy sheriff. On one occasion he was nominated to represent his district in the state legislature and lacked but four votes of being elected. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church and was a man whose life was character- ized by the utmost fidelity to upright principles, to honor and integrity. All who knew him respected him for his genuine worth and his unserving allegiance to what- ever he believed to be right. brick contractor. He died upon his farm in Harrison township in 1869. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Eliza Bald- win. was a native of Virginia and in their family were seven children, of whom the following are yet living : Joseph, John. Re- becca. Virginia and Elizabeth. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Slicer were born nine children, of whom eight are living : Cornelia, the widow of Joseph L. Hare: Albert W .. a farmer of Logan county : George F., of Bellefontaine: Mary Elizabeth Royer. of Bellefontaine; N. W., who also makes his home in this city : Emma C., the wife of Samuel Spry of Bellefontaine: Sarah and Clarence N., of Bellefontaine.
Mr. Spicer was a farmer by occupation, following that pursuit throughout his en- tire business career. yet he did not confine his attention entirely to one line, but extend- ed his operations into other fields of labor. For a time he was associated with Judge Lawrence in the dry goods business, this partnership continuing for three years. He was afterward with Anthony Cozod in the grocery business for two years and later was a partner of William Rhodes in the dry goods trade for four or five years, at the end of which time he sold out on ac- count of failing health. Ere coming to Logan county he had learned the printer's trade in Cumberland, Maryland, and after
JOHN S. HORN.
As the day with its morning of hope and promise, its noontide of activity and its evening of accomplished and successful effort, ending in the grateful rest and quiet of the night. so was the life of John S. Horn, for many years a respected and honored resident of Logan county. He carried on agricultural pursuits and as the years passed he accumulated two valuable farms. A native of Preble county, Ohio. born August 12. 1835. he came to Logan county during his boyhood and attended the district schools here. He was reared on a farm. early becoming familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot
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of the agriculturist and thus, when he be- gan farming on his own account he had practical experience to aid him.
Mr. Horn was married September 24, 1857. near Bellefontaine to Miss Jemima Grimes, who was born in Logan county in 1836. Her father. George Grimes, was a native of Union county, Pennsylvania, and was married there to Helen Hutson. a native of the same county. They came to Logan county and here reared their fam- ily of three children. John, who is now re- siding in Bellefontaine; Mary Anstine, whose husband is a farmer of Logan county: and Mrs. Horn. In 1838 the mother of these children passed away and Mr. Grimes afterward married Miss Mar- garet Laney. One child was born of the second marriage. Helen, who died at the age of twenty-one years. Mr. Grimes was a farmer by occupation and though he be- gan life a poor boy, he possessed consider- able land at the time of his death. His life was one of industry and the word "fail" seemed to have no part in his vo- cabulary. He worked earnestly and per- sistently and as the result of his labor he accumulated a property of value. He died upon the home farm in 1886 and his sec- ond wife has also passed away. In his polit- ical views he was a stalwart Democrat and in religious faith was a Methodist. His life was honorable and upright and wher- ever he went he commanded the respect of ยท those with whom he came in contact by reason of his integrity, his fidelity to duty and his genuine worth.
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