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WILLIAM A. RUTHERFORD is the genial, courteous and capable city treasurer of South Bend, and was born in Madison township, St. Joseph county, October 16, 1850, a son of Jesse V. and Mary C. (Cotton) Rutherford, who were born in Culpepper county, Va., and Prince Edward's Island respectively, the birth of the former occurring in 1826. In 1845 he turned his face westward and after a short stay in Elkhart county, Ind., he came to St. Joseph county, where he has resided since 1853. Here he entered land and followed farming for a number of years, but for the past eighteen years has been one of the leading grocers of South Bend, and is highly regarded as an honorable business man by all classes. His family consisted of five children, two of whom are living: William A. and Mrs. Lina E. Blake, of South Bend . Wil1iam A. Rutherford resided on a farm until eighteen years of age, and during that time learned not to be afraid of hard work. He obtained his education in the country schools, and after coming to South Bend learned the art of photography, at which he worked for four years. In 1874 he embarked in the grocery business with his father, under the firm name of J. V. Rutherford & Son, which continued until the latter's election to the office of city treasurer in September, 1892, to which he had been elected in the previous May. He was elected on the Republican ticket, of which he had always been a supporter, by a majority of 278 votes, the previous election having been 870 Democratic majority. The people's confidence in his ability has not been misplaced, and under his capable management everything moves along with clock-work precision. He has always been the soul of honesty in all his business transactions, and by his correct mode of living made numerous warm and faithful friends. He is interested in the public weal; is generous in his support of worthy measures, and, in fact, is a model citizen, as all who are acquainted with him know. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum, of which order he is regent, and he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife, whom he married May 19, 1875, and whose maiden name was Jennie Bucher, is not a member of the church.

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JAMES McM. SMITH, president of the South Bend & Mishawaka Railway, was born in Overton county, Tenn., February 13, 1852, a son of Alexander A. and Jane (McMillan) Smith, who were born in Virginia and North Carolina respectively. The father followed the calling of a carpenter, and after his marriage, removed to Macoupin county, IIl., where he engaged in farming until death called him from this life in 1866. His widow survives him and is residing in the Indian Territory with a son. She became the mother of seven children: Dr. H. B., of McAllister, I. T.; Horace, agent for the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad, of McAllister, I. T.; Mrs. Elizabeth K. Harrison; Mrs. Henrietta R. Bolling; Milton L., who is on the editorial staff of the New York World, Otto W., agent of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad at Gainesville, Tex., and James McM. The latter began learning telegraphy with the Chicago & Alton Railroad at the age of ten years and remained in the service of this road for five years, at the end of which time he became connected with the Pullman Palace Car Company, located in Chicago, as receiving cashier, and for twenty years remained thus connected. The last eight years he was the private secretary of George M. Pullman, and traveled with him over a great portion of the world. He resigned this position in 1888 and engaged in the iron manufacturing business in Chicago, making a speciality of rolling mill machinery, hammers and heavy forgings. In the spring of 1889 he sold his interest in this business and embarked in the street railway business, his first experience in this line being in Des Moines, Iowa . In that city two street car companies were very antagonistic to each other, but Mr. Smith succeeded in creating harmony between them and they were eventually consolidated. He bonded this new company for $600,000, after which he succeeded in establishing a number of other companies. In the fall of 1889 he took up the South Bend street railway property, which was then a horse-car line owned by two companies. He succeeded in consolidating them, put in the electric system, and has since been its president. He is just now getting the road in good working order, and is rebuilding its lines with heavy" T" rails. This is being done under his own personal supervision, and as he is a thorough and practical business man, it will without doubt be a grand success. He has the determination and push necessary for a successful business career and his future outlook is bright and promising. He was offered the presidency of one of the Chicago elevated railways, but respectfully declined to accept the position. Mr. Smith never went to school a day in his life, his rudimentary education being obtained at home under his mother, and in every sense of the word he is a self-made man. He was married in 1877 to Miss Jennie Turner, of Chicago, and in that city now makes his home. Mr. Smith has a cousin, Benton McMillan, in Congress, who has won considerable distinction. He was educated by Mr. Smith's mother and like the latter has shown that he had excellent early training. The parents of Mr. Smith lived to a ripe old age and the maternal grandmother lived to the extreme old age of nearly one hundred years.

DR. JULIA D. GODFREY, physician and surgeon, is a worthy example of this progressive age and of what can be accomplished by the "weaker sex," when opportunity is afforded. She possesses those attributes necessary for a successful career as a practitioner of the "healing art," for she is naturally kind hearted and sympathetic and has the happy faculty of inspiring hope and courage in those upon whom she is called to attend, while her native intel1igence and thorough and practical knowledge of her calling can not be denied. She was born in Brown county, Ohio, in 1852, and comes of an excellent family, her parents being Abner Devore and Louise M. Gardner (mother's maiden name), who were also Ohioans, the former a successful tiller of the soil in the Buckeye State. He and his wife became the parents of six sons and one daughter. The maternal and paternal grandfathers were clergymen. Dr. Mrs. Godfrey received her initiatory training in the public schools and subsequently entered Ursuline Convent, and from there became a student in the Lebanon State Normal School, but shortly after entering this institution her mother died, which prevented her from finishing her course, as she immediately returned home and began keeping house for her father. After teaching several terms of school she was united in marriage to Samuel Godfrey and after a lapse of a few years she took up the study of kindergarten methods, but did not put the knowledge thus gained into practical use. About this time she set her heart upon pursuing a medical career and with the energy which has ever characterized this wide-awake lady she began the earnest study of medicine and graduated from the Hahnemann Medical College, of Chicago in 1891. She then located in South Bend, where she has since made her home and where she has deservedly built up a very satisfactory practice, which fully occupies her time. She deserves much credit for the way in which she had surmounted the obstacles which have strewn her pathway in the fields of science, and her career is a useful object lesson to others of her sex to "go and do likewise." She has made numerous friends and her future career is bright with promise. She is a member of the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Medical Associations, and makes it the aim and object of her existence to keep well informed of the progress made in her profession.

ALEXANDER WILHELM. The learned professions have many disciples who aspire to honor and dignity in their chosen fields and all with greater or less reason to expect their efforts to be crowned with success. He of whom we have the pleasure of attempting a short biographical sketch is one of the many to woo the fickle goddess of fortune before the bench and bar. Nor does he aspire without cause, for nature has gifted him generously with those qualities that make themselves felt in the legal profession. Mr. Wilhelm was born in La Porte, Ind., November 18,1861, a son of John and Emily (De LaBarre) Wilhelm, both of whom were born in Germany, the family being of French, as well as German descent and of old Revolutionary stock. The mother's grandfather fled from France and settled near Berlin, Prussia, in which country the grandmother is still living at an advanced age. In 1848 John Wilhelm became an emigrant to the United States and although he first settled and resided in La Porte for some time, he is now a successful business man of Bremen, Ind. He is a tailor by trade. Of the six children born to himself and wife, five are now living, three sons and two daughters, of whom the subject of this sketch is the eldest son. Until five years of age he resided in La Porte, from which time until he attained his majority he was a resident of Stark county, Ind., and lived on a farm. When quite young he began making his own way in the world and at various times he attended the country schools and secured a fair education, which he further improved by considerable self-application. In 1879 he began school teaching, to which occupation he devoted his attention until 1885, by which means he secured sufficient money to enable him to take a mixed course in the Indiana University at Valparaiso. In the spring of 1886 he entered the law office of Mr. Hubbard under whom he read law for some time, being admitted to the bar in 1887, after which he went to Horton, Kan., and hung out his shingle, but soon discovered that this was not a desirable location and in 1890 returned to South Bend, of which place he has since been one of the leading practitioners, owing to his steady devotion to duty and the constant exercise of energy and judgment. His reputation is not bounded by the arbitrary limits of the county, but he is already becoming known in surrounding counties, and bids fair to acquire an enviable reputation as a legal practitioner. Politically he is a Democrat and socially is a member of the K of P. and the K. O. T. M. October 30, 1887, he led to Hymen's altar Miss Luella M. Goodrich, of South Bend, and to them two interesting children have been given: Helen B. and Halford V.

WILLIAM MACK, cashier of Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Company, of South Bend, Ind., is greatly esteemed throughout the city for his conspicuous ability, honorable business methods and geniality, and is considered a useful and trusted man by his employers. He was born in Hanover, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., October 9, 1828, a son of John and Clarissa W. (Hanford) Mack, natives of New Hampshire, and Connecticut respectively, of Scotch-Irish and English origin. The Macks were among the early settlers of the New England States, and early members of the family were distinguished participants in the war for independence. The father and grandfather were farmers and early settlers of Chautauqua county, N. Y., but the former was also a lumberman and did considerable business as interpreter for the Government among the Indians. He died in South Bend in 1877, having come to this place in the fall of 1844. He followed different callings, and for some years was secretary for Alexis Coquillard, and assisted him in the removal of the Pottawatomie Indians from this section. He was Mr. Coquillard's secretary when the latter laid out the town of Lowell, now part of South Bend. His wife bore him three sons and one daughter that grew to maturity: John, Walter, William and Helen, and his second wife bore him two children, one of whom is living, James L., of St. Louis. William Mack remained in the State of his birth until about sixteen years of age, then came to South Bend and at once began learning the mason's trade which he followed as his chief means of livelihood until 1865, at which time he became book-keeper and cashier for Studebaker Bros., and has filled the last named position with ability ever since. He has almost grown up with this immense manufacturing establishment and has held one of the most important positions subject to the bestowal of the proprietors. His executive ability and intelligent views on all matters of importance have been recognized and he has served as a member of the city council and as water-works trustee and many years ago was trustee of the village of South Bend. He received his early schooling in the rural districts of New York and in the Fredonia (New York) Academy, but his practical knowledge was obtained in the hard but useful school of experience. He is a courteous and obliging gentleman, always takes pleasure in assisting others and in all his business relations he is punctual, reliable and merits the confidence reposed in him. He has attained to the commandery in the A. F. & A. M., and he and his wife, whom he married in 1852, and whose maiden name was Laurette Thurber, are members in good standing in the Baptist Church. Mrs. Mack was born on Pennsylvania soil and came to LaPorte county, Ind., in her youth. She bore her husband two sons: Walter E., of Cleveland, Ohio, and William H., of the A. C. Staley Manufacturing Company, of which he is secretary and treasurer.

H. D. JOHNSON is the general superintendent of the immense wagon and carriage manufacturing establishment of South Bend, Ind., and also of the Chicago & South Bend Railroad. To the duties of these offices he brings the special qualifications of a wide range of practical experience, sound judgment and thoroughly practical knowledge. He was born September 8, 1859, in Monroe, Mich., and was the second son of C. G. Johnson, a native of the Wolverine State, and Abbie Cobb Johnson, of the State of New York. His rare qualifications for handling large interests ably were mainly inherited from his father, who for eighteen years was cashier of the First National Bank of Monroe, and the owner of two flouring mills and one woolen mill at the same place. He was for years chairman of the Michigan State Board for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind. An intelligent, pushing man of affairs, he faithfully, carefully and efficiently discharged the duties of every position he held, and is now one of the wealthy retired citizens of Monroe. Mr. Johnson was reared in Monroe, graduated from the high school of that place, after which he entered Lake Forest Academy, where he remained for two years, and subsequently pursued his studies for two more years at Beloit College. His school life over, he returned to Monroe, where he learned the miller's trade and was presented with one of his father's steam flouring mills, which he conducted in a successful manner for several years. On March 4, 1882, Mr. Johnson came to South Bend, and entered as an apprentice in the wagon department of Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company. Later he purchased an interest in the company, and held successively the positions of assistant superintendent, assistant manager and finally general superintendent, working his own way up to the latter position, which he now occupies. He has proved to be the right man in the right place, and under his able supervision the work of these mammoth factories moves along with clock-work precision. Possessing a naturally keen and discerning mind, he has fine business attainments and is decidedly practical. In September, 1881, he was married to the daughter of Mr. J. M. Studebaker, vice-president of the company. To them three children have been born. Mr. Johnson is one of the originators of the South Bend & Chicago Railroad, of which he was made general superintendent upon its organization. He is also a member of the National Union of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and an associate member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Being interested in St. Bernard dogs, he is president of the South Bend Kennel Club, and one of the board of governors of the American St. Bernard Club.

E. B. RUSSELL, secretary of the Indiana Traveling Men's Accident Association of South Bend, Ind., is a native of Genesee county, Mich., his birth occurring at Mt. Morris, July 10, 1859, but in the beautiful city of Detroit he was principally reared. His father, J. B. Russell, was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is now superannuated and a resident of Scotts, Mich. He was born in Niagara county, N. Y., and for over thirty years was an active laborer of his church, and for a number of years a prominent member of the Detroit conference. He was married to Miss Margaret J. Ferrill, and to them were given two children: E. B. and Carrie, the former of whom was educated in the State Normal School of Ypsilanti, Mich., which institution he left a short time before graduating. He then went on the road for Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co., as their Michigan representative, and after holding this position for three years, he entered the employ of the Detroit Evening Journal, of which he was superintendent of circulation and acting business manager for four years, resigning this position to take the western office of the Chicago Daily News, located at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He remained thus employed for five years, or until July, 1892, when he resigned to engage in his present work, and since that time has been one of the progressive and prominent business men of South Bend. He organized the Indiana Traveling Men's Accident Association July 23, 1892, of which substantial organization the following officers were elected: Albert Listenberger, president; Leighton Pine, vice-president; M. B. Staley, treasurer; E. B. Russell, secretary; H. T. Montgomery, surgeon. Board of Directors: C. B. Stephenson, chairman; H. G. Miller, Cary Owen, A. H. Stephenson. J. C. Birdsell, Jr., Albert Listenberger, Thad. S. Taylor, E. B. Russell, C. B. Hibberd, George H. Hummell. Vice-presidents: A. A. Holcomb, Kansas; William A. Meyer, Iowa; C. A. Prior. Michigan; J. W. Raynor, Ontario; B. F. Hevener, Pennsylvania; E. R. Lightcap, Illinois; R. J. Wollett, Indiana; E. T. Wilson, Nebraska; J. G. Stankey, Oklahoma Territory; Mont. Tillotson, New York; H. B. Wattarman, Indiana; H. A. Rounds, Maine; T. J. Swan, Wyoming; E. J. Richardson, Washington, D. C.; E. J. Ruggles, Massachusetts; G. Comstock, Texas; N. J. Rice, Missouri; C. A. Gould, Kentucky; D. J. Caine, Ohio; C. W. Beall, Minnesota. The membership at this writing is over 5,000. Mr. Russell has taken great pains and much interest in forming this association, and under his most capable supervision it has had the most rapid growth of any similar association ever organized in the world during a corresponding period. The association is for the benefit of traveling men only, and is not, as its name would imply a local organization, but has members in every State and Territory in the Union, and even foreign countries are contributing to its membership. It is believed that this association will be one of the largest of its character in the world, and as it takes only the most preferred risks known to accident insurance companies, it is believed that the cost to the members will never exceed $5 per annum, for $5,000 accident insurance. In event of death by accident the association pays the beneficiary $5,000. In event of temporary disability, the insured receives $25 per week, not exceeding fifty-two weeks. For loss of both arms, both legs or both eyes by accident, the insured receives $5,000; for one hand or one foot he receives $1,250, and if disabled for a period of two years or over he is considered permanently disabled, and receives $2,500. This association has been of great value to the city of South Bend, and will continue to be so, through the advertising that the city will receive by virtue of the home office being permanently located here. Mr. Russell deserves much credit for this enterprise, and is a deservedly popular man in South Bend.

B. F. WALDORF, ex-county surveyor of St. Joseph county, Ind., was born in Morrow county, Ohio, March 25, 1852, a son of Samuel D. and Maria (Coleman) Waldorf, who were born in New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively. The paternal grandfather, Philip Waldorf, was a German by birth and when about six years of age was brought to this country and in the State of New Jersey spent the re¬mainder of his days, from which State he enlisted in the war of 1812. He was a farmer by occupation. Samuel D. Waldorf, his son, was also a farmer and in an early day removed to Ohio, where he was married and resided until 1858, when he made a home for himself and family on a farm in St. Joseph county, Ind. He was twice married, his first wife being a Miss Hopkins, by whom he had one son and two daughters: James, who served in the Second Minnesota Regiment during the war; Mary and Sarah, both of whom are deceased. The mother of these children was of Scotch descent. After a twenty years' residence in Center township he removed to South Bend, where he, in process of time, was called from this life, in 1884. His widow survived him five years, having borne him eight children, of whom four sons survive: C. S., B. F., J. M. and J. D. The subject of this sketch was reared in this county, and obtained a good education in the county and city schools. He was an ambitious youth, anxious to obtain money, and when quite young he hired out to John Brownfield, a dealer in dry goods and one of the first business men in the city, and in his employ remained for some time. He then, with his brothers, embarked in the grocery and agricultural implement business and for a number of years they carried on a successful business, winning the respect and confidence of a large number of patrons. In 1888 he was elected by the Democratic party, which he had always supported, to the office of county surveyor, was honored by a re-election in 1890, and retired from the office in 1892, carrying with him the good will and respect of his constituents as well as of his political opponents. He is now following the calling of a salesman, and his agreeable manners and desire to please have made him quite popular. He is a member of that worthy order the K. of P. His marriage was celebrated in 1876, Miss Mary E. Hopkins becoming his wife. Two sons and two daughters have been given them: Nellie, now in the high school of South Bend; Guy, Walter and June.

SAMUEL S. PERLEY, the capable manager of the Coquillard Wagon Works and acting trustee of the Coqnillard estate, was born in Portland, Me., October 8, 1861, son of Jonas H. and Fannie S. (Smith) Perley, natives of Maine and Massachusetts respectively. The Perleys are of English stock and came to this country about the year 1700, locating in Massachusetts, where members of the family passed through the Revolutionary war and later the War of 1812. The majority of the male members of the family were ministers of the gospel, and were eloquent and faithful workers of the Christian cause. Jonas H. Perley was president of the Board of Trade in Portland, Me., for four years, being the second man to hold that office, and for many years he was an influential member of society in that city. In 1869 he removed to Detroit, Mich., where he embarked in business with Charles Merrill and Thomas Palmer, and until 1875 they successfully conducted a large lumber trade. At the above mentioned date Mr. Perley retired from the bnsiness, later came to South Bend on a visit to his children and was here called from life in March, 1892, after a. long and well-spent life. He left the heritage of an unsullied name to his children, which was rather to be desired than great riches. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom survive him: Mrs. George W. Van Dyke, of Detroit; Dr. H. O., of Washington, D. C., a surgeon in the regular army; Clayton J.; Maude, the widow of Alexis Coquillard; Samuel S.; Arthur P. and Kirk W. The subject of this sketch was principally brought up in Detroit, his residence in Portland, Me., comprising the first ten years of his life. He was educated in the famous university of Notre Dame, at South Bend, graduating in 1881, and immediately thereafter entered the office or the Coquillard Wagon Works, his first position being that of book-keeper. He was soon after promoted to cashier and private secretary, which position he held until Mr. Coquillard's death, when Mr. Perley was made trustee of the estate under his will, and also manager of the wagon factory. Very ably has he discharged his trust and the business has been unusually prosperous under his management, and the patronage has rapidly increased, which is the result, without doubt, of his wide range of practical experience, sound judgment and thorough knowledge of the requirements of the trade. None but skilled hands are employed and the materials used are of the best, while the designs are new and artistic, and the workmanship substantial and graceful. Although Mr. Perley is young in years he has shown remarkable business judgment and has successfully developed and handled the great business and estate since it came into his hands. He is also connected with one of the largest hardwood lumber businesses in the State, which is owned and controlled by himself and his two brothers, Arthur P. and Kirk W.

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CHARLES M. R. HAESKE, superintendent of the wagon department of Studebaker Brothers, of South Bend, Ind., is a courteous and obliging gentleman, and since holding the above-mentioned position has shown himself to be thoroughly competent and reliable-in fact, the right man in the right place. He was born in the Province of Posen, Germany, October 27, 1856, a son of Michael and Frances (Uebler) Haeske, the former of whom is deceased, but the latter is still a resident of the old country. Seven sons and one daughter were born of the union of this worthy couple, and Charles M. R. was reared in his native land, in the public schools of which country he received a practical education under his father, who was a successful and experienced educator. When in his fifteenth year, Charles M. R. sailed for America and landed in the city of New York, after which he came directly to South Bend, Ind., where his parents had friends living. He at once secured a humble position with Studebaker Brothers as chore-boy, thread cutter, etc., but after a time began learning the blacksmith's trade with the same firm, his evenings being spent in attending night school, in which he obtained a fair English education. From time to time, as his services demanded, he was promoted to better positions, and through his own native talent and worth to his employers he attained his present position as superintendent of the wagon department - a responsible position, but one which he has filled in a very satisfactory manner and to the decided benefit of his employers. In the management of the men that are under him he has shown himself to be intelligent and firm, yet genial and obliging, and he commands the hearty good will and respect of his subordinates. Ever since coming to the United States he has identified himself with the interests of this country, which can boast no worthier man among its German-American citizens. Some time ago, owing to impaired health, he spent three years in his native land, but upon the restoration of his health he returned to South Bend, and here has since resided. In 1882 he took for his companion through life Miss Sophie Meyer of South Bend, and to their union three children have been given: Clyde F., Ethel M. and Margaret I. Mr. and Mrs. Haeske are members of the German Methodist. Episcopal Church, and socially he belongs to the A. F. & A. M. and the K. O. T. M.

HENRY F. ELBEL, foreman of the stock department of the Singer Manufacturing Company of South Bend, Ind., is universally popular and respected in business circles, and the company with which he is connected is a worthy and valuable addition to the skilled industries of South Bend. He is a native of the city, his birth having occurred November 9, 1856, to Lorenz and Johanna (Mainer) Elbel, who came from their native land of Germany in 1851 and took up their residence in South Bend, where they still reside. In their family were six sons and two daughters, the former or whom are skilled and experienced musicians, their names being as follows: Henry F., Herman, Richard, Robert, Fred and Louis. The father and his sons comprise an orchestra which is known as the Elbel Family Orchestra. They are all natural musicians and are well known, not only in St. Joseph, but in the surrounding counties as well. Henry F. Elbel was reared in the city of South Bend, and in the public schools of that city he obtained a practical education. When only a lad he started out to make his own way in the world as an employe of the Singer Manufacturing Company, and although his position was humble and his compensation small, it was an excellent school for the young lad, and taught him lessons of industry and self-reliance, and as his usefulness to his employers increased he was promoted accordingly; and, after filling various positions was given his present responsible place. He is now the oldest employe in the service of the company, for he has been with them since 1869, and their trust and confidence in his ability, intelligence and faithfulness is unbounded. He is a young man of rare business qualifications, and it is needless to say that he has improved his opportunities and deserves the success which he now enjoys. He is a Democrat politically, and on that ticket was elected a member of the city council in 1888, by the largest majority ever given in his ward, in which capacity he served four years, being the youngest man ever elected to that body in South Bend. He was made president of the Turners' Society in 1891, and is now serving his third term. He is a stockholder and secretary of the South Bend Porcelain Company, and socially belongs to the K. O. T. M. He is still unmarried, and makes his home with his parents. His sisters are Antonia and Laura.

WILL A. ENDLEY is the editor and proprietor of The Independent, of Walkerton, a breezy sheet, which enjoys a good circulation and is published in the interests of the community, especial attention being paid to local affairs, making it a history of the events that transpire in this locality. Moreover, it reviews most intelligently the public issues of the day, and its advertising columns are well filled and show that the merchants of Walkerton appreciate it as a medium for making themselves known to the people at large. The intelligent and able editor of this journal was born in La Grange, Ind., October 9, 1863, and was principally reared in the towns of Butler and Brimfield, Ind., attending the schools of those places, where he obtained a practical education. At the age of sixteen years he entered the office of the Visitor of Walkerton, where he learned the art of printing. In 1879, in company with Charles C. Richmond, son of Dr. Richmond, he established the Vanguard, which they published a short time. In 1880 Mr. Endley's father purchased Mr. Richmond's interest and the paper was enlarged and changed to The Republican, which they continued to successfully conduct for two or three years, when the Doctor sold out to his son and the latter removed to South Bend, where he was reporter for the Daily Tribune for some months. He then took charge of the local department of the Daily Times, holding this position until the paper was discontinued. Mr. Endley then went to Chicago where he worked at his trade two or three years, but in July, 1886, returned to St. Joseph county and bought out what was then the Visitor, of Walkerton, and changed it to the Independent, which he has since controlled and published. The paper is a spicy, independent, six-column, eight-page quota, and as Mr. Endley is an experienced and practical printer he conducts his paper very successfn1ly, notwithstanding the fact that he is quite a young man. He is a member of the K. of P., and being urbane, courteous and agreeable and an interesting conversationalist, he is welcomed in the highest circles of society. In 1888 he was married to Miss Nellie, daughter of Prof. J. A. Jones, formerly principal of the Walkerton schools, and for a number of years she was a teacher in the schools of South Bend. Mr. Endley is a son of the late lamented Dr. J. F. Endley, whose untimely death was sincerely mourned, not only by his immediate and sorrowing family, but also by all who knew him. The following is a short sketch of his life taken from the La Porte Daily Herald: "The Doctor was born near Jeromeville, Wayne county, Ohio, August 22, 1839, and was consequently in his fifty-third year at the time of his demise. When about five years old he moved with his parents to La Grange, this State, where he obtained his education in the public schools. As he reached manhood he read medicine and began the practice of that profession, afterward attending Rush and Bennett Medical Colleges, Chicago, from the latter of which he graduated January 5, 1871. June 21, 1861, Dr. Endley married Miss Nellie Coomer at La Grange. Two children were born to them, a daughter and a son, the former of whom died in infancy. The son, Will A., is publisher of the Independent. In 1864 the Doctor became a member of the I. O. O. F. From La Grange he removed to Brimfield, this State, where he began his first connection with the press, becoming a contributor to the Kendallville papers under the nom de plume of "Is Slinger," writing humorous articles. He also became local correspondent for the Standard. Dr. Endley remained seven years at Brimfield, going from there to Walkerton, where he at the time of his death had resided sixteen years. In 1879 he started a paper which was Republican in name and in fact. He published it about three years. About five years ago he issued the first number of the Independent, which has been a success from its inception. It began on a small scale, but has been enlarged from time to time. In size and editorial ability it compares favorably with its contemporaries. The Doctor wrote for the Independent from the commencement of its career, and for the past two years was editor. He served as councilman two terms and was secretary of the board of health at the time of his decease. Dr. Endley was a man of strong convictions. Whatever he believed to be right he clung to with tenacity. He was a devoted husband, an affectionate parent and an unswerving friend. He was a strong Republican, and at one time, particularly during the Garfield campaign, was very active in politics. He might have held office but seemed to have no fancy for it. Whatever cause he sustained he espoused because he believed in it with his whole heart. He was particularly devoted to Walkerton, and labored for its development with all the power he possessed, and he was a power in the place, and was so recognized by everybody there, editing as he did the only newspaper in the town. He had an eye single to Walkerton’s interests and never failed to speak a good word for it. He was foremost on all public occasions, such as Fourth of July, Memorial Day, etc., and where he led, such was the confidence in him, and so highly was he esteemed that other men did not hesitate to follow. He will be missed in Walkerton, probably in a way that no other person would be missed, and there was universal sorrow in the town at his demise, which came like a shock to the community, so unexpected was it. The feeling regarding the Doctor among members of the press was well expressed by the South Bend Times, which said: "The sudden death of Dr. J. F. Endley, of the Walkerton Independent, will be sincerely regretted by a host of friends who have of late years learned to highly prize his literary and journalistic work. He was a versatile writer-decidedly original, sometimes unique, and always interesting and entertaining." The Doctor was brimful of energy. Nothing was suffered to lag when he once took hold of it. He neglected nothing. He stood well in the medical profession, always keeping pace with the many improvements being constantly made. About three years ago he attended a physician's course in Bennett college, holding a professor's chair, dissecting for the class and lecturing. Dr. Endley was twenty-four years engaged in the practice of medicine." When his last sickness overtook him he at first doctored himself carefully but at last outside aid had to be called in, but without avail. Take him all in all he was a good citizen, and there was universal regret at the unexpected ending of so promising a career.

JACKSON GREENE, farmer. The farming class of America, and especially of the northern tier of States, is notable for the degree of intelligence that is possessed among its representatives. Jackson Greene belonged to one of the most progressive of families, and was proud of the fact that his father was one of those fast disappearing landmarks of heroic past, an early pioneer. Mr. Greene was born in Greene county, Ohio, December 18, 1814, son of John and Nancy (Jackson) Greene, natives of Delaware and of English ancestry. The father was left an orphan when a youth and was taken to visit relatives in the State of Maryland, but afterward became one of the early settlers of Greene county, Ohio. His means were very limited at this time but he was ambitious to become the owner of a home of his own, and for this purpose began looking around for a suitable location, and on his way to Michigan passed through St. Joseph county. After reaching the Lake State he purchased a tract of heavy timber land. However, in 1832, he came to St. Joseph county, Ind., and entered land by proxy, one mile from where the subject of this sketch resided, upon which he erected a little log cabin and lived in rude style until better improvements could be made. There were but three families in the vicinity at that time, but with characteristic vigor he set to work to clear his land, consisting of 196 acres, on which place he resided until his death in 1838, in which year there was a great deal of sickness. He was the father of fourteen children, two of whom died in infancy. Three sons and one daughter only are now alive: Nelson, Daniel, James and Martha, widow of Richard Inwood. From this old and prolific family Greene township derived its name. In the early days of their settlement the Indians were far more plentiful than the whites, and wild game of various kinds roamed the woods, and from the cabin door the sire and sons often brought down deer with their rifles. Jackson Greene was eighteen years of age when his parents came thither, and was a healthy, strong and stalwart young man, well fitted to endure the struggles amid hardships of pioneer life. His education was obtained in the common schools of Ohio, and after coming to this county, he attended two terms in a little log cabin, with greased paper for window lights and otherwise fitted up in a very primitive manner indeed. His life was devoted to agriculture, and he became the owner of a finely improved farm of 300 acres, which was conducted on progressive principles and was the source of a good income. Mr. Greene had every reason to be proud of his political record, for he cast his first vote at the first election held in the township, for Martin Van Buren, and voted for every Republican President since that time and never cast a vote outside of Greene township. He was more closely identified with the interests of his section than any other man living in it, and for twelve successive terms held the position of township trustee. He was the efficient public servant of Uncle Sam at Sumption Prairie postoffice, but though devoted to the good of his party he was never a particular aspirant for public favor. August 15, 1849, he led to the hymeneal altar Miss Mary Knott, daughter of David and Margaret (Braerley) Knott, natives of New Jersey, who first settled in Greene county, Ohio, and in 1837 in St. Joseph county, Ind. Of a family of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Greene, only two are living: Margarette, wife of A. J. Beyers, and Charles B., of South Bend.

DR. JACOB R. BROWN, physician and surgeon, of Sumption Prairie. The gentleman, the salient points of whose life history we shall endeavor to give below, is one of the most prominent physicians and surgeons in St. Joseph county, Ind., and his experience in this way in civil life has been supplemented by the crucial one of witnessing death and the most terrible of wounds, with their attendant surgical operations, while in the Civil war, in which he was the efficient surgeon in the Twenty-ninth Indiana Regiment for two years. As a gentleman, Dr. Brown commends himself most pleasantly to those with whom he comes in contact. He is a man of great force of character. He is well read and informed, not only as regards his profession, but in the current topics of the day. He was born in Augusta, Carroll Co., Ohio, December 7, 1823, and at the present time is the oldest practitioner in the county. He is a son of Charles and Eliza (Finch) Brown, the former of whom was born in Virginia, and the latter in Maryland, both being of English origin. The paternal grandfather, Thomas Brown, was a colonel in the Revolutionary war, and after the cessation of hostilities removed from his native State to Ohio by wagons, entering land in Columbiana county, and being one of the pioneers of that section. Indians were very numerous in those days, but he courageously faced the hardships and dangers inevitable with pioneer life, and there made his home until he was acci¬dentally killed by being thrown from his horse. Charles Brown, the father of the Doctor, was a farmer throughout life, and died in Carroll county, Ohio, in 1833, being about forty-five years of age at that time, but his widow survived him until 1882, dying in St. Joseph county, Ind. She bore her husband six children, but only two are living at the present time: Dr. Jacob R., and Mrs. Mary Gantz, of Carrollton, Ohio. Three of the children died in 1892, within six months of each other. Dr. Jacob R. Brown was reared in Carrollton, Ohio, where he received his initiatory training, and, later, finished his knowledge of books at Athens. He resided on his father's farm until twenty-one years of age, but when about eighteen began the study of medicine, and followed school teaching in order to defray his expenses in some medical college. He built himself a small house, in which he lived all alone, and all his spare moments were devoted to hard study. After attending the Ohio Medical College, of Cincinnati, he had no funds with which to establish himself professionally, and, in order to obtain means, accepted a position as clerk on an Ohio River steamboat, which position he filled for two years, and saved some money. He soon after located at Osnaburg, Ohio, and in 1850 came to St. Joseph county, Ind., and located right where he now lives, at which time he had but 25 cents in money. He formed the acquaintance of the late Col. L. M. Taylor, of South Bend, and a warm friendship was formed which only ended with the latter's life. The Colonel sold Dr. Brown 100 acres of land and gave him his own time in which to pay for it. On this land was a small log house, in which the Doctor and his family lived until his means permitted better improvements. By industry and economy he soon built up a lucrative practice and was soon in fair circumstances. His practice extended in all directions about twenty miles from home, and he would often be gone two and three days at a time, attending to his professional duties, leaving his young wife to look after the place, which she often found to be quite a heavy responsibility. The Doctor is now the owner of 180 acres of nicely improved land, and can now enjoy the fruits of his early industry. He is endeavoring to give up the practice of his profession, but his numerous old friends and patrons still insist in calling upon his services. On December 7, 1848, he was married to Miss Sarah A. Gorgas, a native of Mechanicsburg, Penn., whose people were of German origin, her great-grandfather having come from that country. Her parents were Jacob and Catherine (Ober) Gorgas, the former of whom was a silversmith and manufacturer of pianos. They first removed from Pennsylvania to Canton, Ohio, where the mother eventually died, the father's demise occurring in Chicago. Mrs. Brown was at one time a very fine musician, as was her father before her. Dr. Brown is a member of the G. A. R. (Auten Post, No. 8, of South Bend), and is a Knight Templar in the A. F. & A. M. He is a member of the St. Joseph County Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. He is now examining surgeon of the pension board of South Bend. For sixteen years the Sumption Prairie post-office was kept in his house. He is in every respect a self-made man, and every dollar that he now possesses was earned by himself, with the efficient help of his ami¬able and intelligent wife.

Deb Murray