History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Katharine Merrill Graydon, A. M. , professor of English literature at Butler University, Indianapolis, is an educator of the highest standing. She is of one of the oldest families in Indiana, one which has always played an important part in the history of the state, and through her own attainments has won the admiration of many persons with whom she has come in contact. Miss Graydon was born in Indianapolis, the daughter of William M. Graydon, a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1825. Coming to Indianapolis in 1844, he later married Mary Merrill, a daughter of Samuel Merrill, a conspicuous figure during the first years of Indiana's statehood. His first residence was at Vevay, this state, and he was a member of the legislature from Switzerland county. In 1822 he was elected state treasurer, and thereupon moved to Corydon, coming to Indianapolis two years later when the seat of government was changed to Indianapolis. He came overland in a covered wagon, bringing the records of his office, as well as the state's money, with him. When his team had at last brought him laboriously through the wilderness, he took up his residence in Indianapolis, and here he remained until his death. He was a scholarly man, educated at Dartmouth College, and during the first year of his stay in Indianapolis he taught school in the log Methodist Church on Maryland street between Illinois and Meridian. He was induced to teach this school because there was no other person here qualified or willing to do so. He was benevolent and charitable in the extreme, and through all the years he spent at Indianapolis was either superintendent or teacher of a Sunday school. He was one of the organizers of the Second Presbyterian Church when it was organized and was instrumental in bringing to the town the young Henry Ward Beecher, and from the first to last his influence on the city was for the best. One of his daughters, Catharine Merrill, left a lasting impression here. Of the hundreds of women of this city who have merited honorable mention, none is more worthy of it than was she. A teacher of rare ability, she was active in civic and charitable and literary work. For many years she had a school on Market street, and the site of the old Merrill homestead, where the family lived for forty years and entertained many of the distinguished men who visited Indianapolis, is now occupied by a public school known as the Catharine Merrill School. She filled the "Demia Butler" chair of English literature at Butler College for many years, and the "Catharine Merrill" chair of English literature, named in her honor, at the same college has now been occupied by her niece, Miss Graydon, twenty years. William M. Graydon and Mary Merrill were united in marriage at Indianapolis in 1857, and they became the parents of six children, of whom five are now living: Katharine Merrill Graydon; Ellen D. Graydon; Jane Graydon, A. B., principal of School No. 28; Mrs. Alexander Jameson, also of this city; and William M. Graydon, of Grayburg, Texas. Katharine Merrill Graydon was given her early education in the public schools of Indianapolis, and then attended Butler College, from which she was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. She has taken post-graduate work at Radcliffe College, the University of California and Chicago University, and has her Masters degree from the University of Indiana. Early in her career she taught college classes at Hastings, Nebraska, and met high school classes in Oakland, California and Honolulu, Hawaii. She was then asked to come to Butler to take the chair of English Literature endowed in memory of Catharine Merrill, and here she has since remained. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi House Society, the American Association of University Professors, the American Association of University Women, the Indianapolis Woman's Club, and is secretary of the Butler Alumni Association, the quarterly publication of which she edits. A study club made up of former students of Miss Graydon is named the Katharine Merrill Graydon Club, the object of which is the continuance of literary work begun under Miss Graydon's inspiration. She feels that whatever of character a person possesses is due directly to ancestors, and she recognizes the obligation of carrying on the influence of her own forebears. American to the core, Miss Graydon traces her line back to the Revolution, two ancestors, Col. William Chambers and Alexander Graydon, on her father's side, and two, Captain Robert Anderson and Captain Samuel Merrill, on her mother's side having served in the Colonial army. Miss Graydon has contributed numerous articles to magazines and literary publications, and published the book "Butler College in the War." During .the World War she was chairman of the Education Committee of the State Council of Defense, and as such her duties included making out programs for Women's clubs throughout the state and keeping in close touch with the schools. She was instrumental in organizing the Pioneer Society of this city, and has been registrar thereof since its inception. Her religious affiliation is with the Fourth Presbyterian Church, in which both of her grandfathers served as elders. She has fully earned, and richly merits, the esteem in which she is held.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Denno M. Gundelfinger, M. D. , one of the distinguished members of the medical profession, specializing in genito-urinary diseases and dermatology, has been engaged in practice at Indianapolis since 1897. He was born at Indianapolis, January 2, 1875. His preliminary schooling was obtained at his home city and New York City, where he completed high school, and was a student of the City College. He also took a business course in that city, and then, returning to his native city, entered here Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which he was graduated in 1897, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. At different times he has taken up post-graduate work, and for a time following his graduation he was interne at the Good Samaritan Dispensary of New York City. For some years he has maintained offices at 35 Stokes Building. He belongs to the local, state and national medical associations. October 10, 1918 he entered the United States service, was commissioned a First Lieutenant; and was stationed at Camp Grant, Illinois for fourteen months and at Fox Hill, Staten Island, New York for two months. Following his honorable discharge he returned home and resumed his practice. While in college he was a member of the Galenian Society, and he now belongs to the Masonic order and to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In addition to his professional interests he is a director of the Elks Realty company. In 1898 he was married. to Miss Ottilie H. Bak, and they have two children: Alan Max, who was graduated from Purdue University, in 1922, with the degree of Chemical Engineer, having been already a graduate of Shortridge high school, is now successfully engaged in following his profession; and Dorothy Marian, who was educated in the grade and high schools of Indianapolis, is the wife of William M. Gross, of Chicago, Illinois . Doctor Gundelfinger is a Hebrew. The Bak family, of which his wife is a member, originated in Spain, where the name was spelled Abardanell. Members of it were among those who assisted Ferdinand and Isabella in outfitting Columbus for his voyages which resulted in the discovery of the new world. Later, on account of religious persecutions, the family fled to Holland, and the name there became Von Baak, and when emigration was made to the United States, the Von was dropped and also one "a" and the name became Bak, which spelling is still retained.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Frank J. Haight has the distinction of being the only independent Consulting Actuary in the state of Indiana, and because of this fact, and the further one that he is an expert in his work, and an energetic and progressive man, his services are in great demand by different corporations including some of the leading insurance companies. He was born at Albion, Michigan, September 28, 1877, a son of Dr. Arthur M. and Pearl A. (Hunsiker) Haight, the former born in Skaneateles, New York, July 30, 1850, and the latter in Michigan, April 17, 1852. The father died at Greenfield Indiana, in 1908, but the mother is still living. Dr. Haight devoted all his active years to a country medical practice and rendered a humanitarian service by responding faithfully to the calls made upon his skill and knowledge. Fraternally, he maintained membership in the Masonic order and the Modern Woodmen. After attending the common schools of his native town, Frank J. Haight was graduated from its high school in 1895, and then entered Albion College where for two years he took the literary course. For the subsequent five years he taught country and village school in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. In 1902 he went to Logansport, Indiana, where for eighteen months he was general agent for the John Hancock Life Insurance company. In 1905, he came to Indianapolis, and here gradually developed his present wide connections. Well known in Masonry, he has been advanced through thirty-two degrees of the Scottish Rite, and also belongs to the Mystic Shrine. He is a member of the Columbia, the Indianapolis, Athletic, the Indianapolis Country clubs of Indianapolis and the Des Moines Club, of Des Moines, Iowa, and is a fellow of the American Institute of Actuaries. Mr. Haight was married June 5, 1901 to Miss Laura Frances Bradley, of Augusta, Michigan, daughter of John and Julia (Flanders) Bradley, natives respectively of Ireland and Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Haight have three children: Helen Elizabeth, John Bradley and Laura Frances.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Joseph Emmett Hall. Both natural ability and carefully trained technique fit Joseph Emmett Hall for his various duties as a civil engineer, and he is not only connected with much of the engineering portion of the construction work of Indianapolis, but has also been honored by civic bodies. He is admitted to be one of the leading experts in his profession, and his list of accomplishments in it is a long one. He was graduated from the Shortridge high school in 1901, following which, for six months, he was a student of the Indianapolis Business University. For another six months he traveled, and then, entering Purdue University, he took the scientific and engineering courses, and was graduated therefrom in 1906 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. His first professional experience was gained as an employe of the Mansfield Engineering company of Indianapolis, with which concern he remained until December, 1907. From then until September, 1909, he was with the Westlake Construction company of St. Louis, Missouri. Leaving that company he became civil engineer for the Union Electric & Power company of that city, and served most capably as such until March, 1910, when he organized the Hall Construction company of Indianapolis, with offices in the Lemcke Building. However, for the past nine years he has maintained his headquarters in the Board of Trade Building. During 1919 he was president of the Purdue Association of Indianapolis, and of the National Purdue Alumni Association in 1923. He belongs to the Columbia, Woodstock, Indianapolis Country, Golf and Country, Rotary and Hoosier Motor clubs, and to the Chamber of Commerce. Tabernacle Presbyterian Church has his name upon its membership rolls, and he is valued as one of its earnest workers. In political faith he is a Republican. Mr. Hall married Miss Marian Milne of Chicago, and they have one son, Gordon Emmett Hall.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Frank W. Hanna, M.S.D., D.O., M.D. Osteopathy is the science and art of adjustive healing because it stresses the importance of correct mechanical adjustment of body structures for proper organic functioning. As a science, osteopathy, like all other recognized schools of practice, rests upon the solid foundation of anatomy, physiology and chemistry with their related subjects; as an art, it sets about mechanically by scientific, corrective, surgical manipulation to re-adjust disordered body structures to their normal relations so that Nature, in her own marvelous way through her vis medicatrix, can restore the normal balance of functions among the organs. The practitioners of this school are carefully trained in the proven facts of science, having due regard for other schools of practice, and like them, consider that they are the heirs of all the ages free to avail themselves of the best from all sources for the alleviation and cure of disease. The work of this body of earnest, conscientious men and women, while not a cure-all in any sense, speaks for the truth of their contentions, and because of it, those practicing osteopathy are being given a just recognition. One of the able men so engaged at Indianapolis is Dr. Frank W. Hanna, 512 Odd Fellows' Building, N. E. Corner Pennsylvania and Washington streets. He was born at Kirksville, Missouri, the fountain-head of osteopathy, in the early seventies. After completing his studies in the public schools of his native city, he became a student of the North East Missouri State Normal School, now Teachers' College, at the same place, and was graduated therefrom in 1889 with the B.S.D. degree (Bachelor of Scientific Didactics). Three years later he had earned the master's degree (M.S.D.) Several years were spent as superintendent of public schools at different points in northeast Missouri, but Dr. Hanna found himself halting between law and medicine as a life work. He had opportunity to observe the growth and development of osteopathy in his home town and finally concluded to study it. He was graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in 1897 with the degree D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy). This was followed by post graduate work at the Chicago School of Anatomy and Physiology, after which Indianapolis was selected as a permanent location, and Dr. Hanna enjoys the distinction of having opened the second office for osteopathic practice in the city. His idea of thoroughness and breadth of knowledge in his chosen work led him to matriculate at the Medical College of Indiana for a general medical education, and he was graduated therefrom in 1902 with the degree of M. D. (Medical Doctor). Ever alert for new and possibly better things, Dr. Hanna continued to keep an open mind and has since studied with different individuals and institutions along various lines of practice, giving credit where credit was due, and his system of Osteopathic Health Building is a composite one evolved through years of study and practice. It comprises the best of different original and selected means and methods built around the great fundamental osteopathic principle of correct adjustment throughout the whole of the body structure. Dr. Hanna has contributed to the literature of his profession, being the author of "Osteopathy Simply Told" and several brochures. His practice is limited to chronic ailments and deformities. His success is attested by his list of patients being constantly augmented. He was a charter member of the Indiana Osteopathic Association, also of the National Osteopathic Association, and served as president of the latter in 1900. His church affiliation is with the Methodist Church. Fraternally he has affiliated with the Masonic Order, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias. He is married and devoted to home life. His wife was Miss Minnie E. Hillerman of Indianapolis, and they reside at 3616 East Washington street.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Alexander L. Taggart, one of the foremost men in the baking industry in Indianapolis, was born in that city, June 25, 1882, the son of Alexander and Louisa (Bell) Taggart, the former of whom was born on the Isle of Man off the coast of England, April 5, 1844. He emigrated to the United States, coming to Indianapolis where he went into the baking business with his brother, Daniel. The first store that they conducted stood on the site of the present store of the L. S. Ayres company on Meridian street. In 1872, the brothers bought out the Thompson Bakery situated on South Meridian street. In 1873, this building was razed and the firm moved to a new bakery on West Washington. After two years had elapsed, the firm made a new home on South Meridian street where it stayed for a short time, and in 1875 the West Washington place was sold. The South Meridian place was retained until 1882, and in 1879 the firm located on the southwest corner of Court and East streets. From the years 1875 to 1879, Alexander Taggart had withdrawn from the firm to go to Nebraska, during which time the business had been turned over to the brother. In the latter year, he returned and took over the business from his brother. He later formed a partnership with B. E. Parrott, the two combining the Taggart business with the business of Parrott and Nickum under the name of Parrott and Taggart. They continued in this way until 1888 when they became associated with the United States Baking company and later they were consolidated with the National Biscuit company. In 1904, Alexander Taggart retired from the N. B. Co. and in 1905 with his brother, Joseph and son A. L., organized the present Taggart Baking company, which has retained that firm style since that time. Although the former company had been allied with the various baking companies mentioned, the name of Taggart Baking company had been retained throughout its career, so that when the company was reorganized in 1905, the goodwill of the public that had been secured under the old management still operated in favor of the new concern. That has been one of the most powerful factors that has made possible the expansion of the business to its present size - the largest in the state of Indiana. Exemplary of the company's success is the fact that at its inception the firm employed only fifty men while at the present time it numbers three hundred and ninety-five men on its payroll. The name acquired by the father of our subject in his chosen work was justly merited, for he was a natural born baker, an attribute that was strengthened by his inherent sense .of honor and fairness. The achievements of the men who established the widely known organization of the Taggart Baking company cannot be belittled, for success is but the stamp of public approval, which when withheld, sooner or later brings the collapse of the organization serving its own ends before those of the people with whom it deals. The realization of this was firmly rooted in the consciousness of the founders of the Taggart Baking company, and the application of these principles has brought the justly deserved success which Alexander and Joseph Taggart sought. Alexander L. Taggart, the subject of this review, received his elementary education in graded and high schools of Indianapolis, and he matriculated in Princeton University in 1900, graduating from that institution in 1904 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. With the end of his tuition days, he at once went to work in his father's bakery in the capacity of secretary of the company, Joseph Taggart being the president at the time and Alexander, our subject's father being the treasurer. The company continued under these officers until January, 1913, when our subject became the president and treasurer and his brother, William L., became the secretary of the company. Alexander, Senior died November 12, 1918, leaving three sons and three daughters: Alexander L.; Edward; William L.; Lillian; Mona; and Gertrude. Alexander L. Taggart was married in 1904 to Lillian Wells Atkins of Indianapolis, and to him and his wife have been born six children: Alexander L., Jr.; Adelaide; Florence; Elizabeth; Mona and Helen. Mr. Taggart was chairman of the Board of Safety under Mayor Jewett's administration. He affiliates with the Meridian Street Methodist Church, was president of the University Club during 1923 and is now a member of the board of directors, and is on the board of the Country Club. Mr. Taggart had worked in the plant at odd times during his boyhood, thereby laying the foundation of the expert knowledge that enabled him to assume a position of responsibility as soon as his education had been completed. Not only has he continued the work instituted, by his father but he has also contributed to its growth and expansion since the founder relinquished the active management.

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History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

J. C. Hardesty, well known in business circles at Indianapolis and president of the J. C. Hardesty Manufacturing company, was born at Monfordsville, Kentucky, March 31, 1873, son of William H. and Mary V. (Rush) Hardesty, both of old Kentucky families. William H. Hardesty was born at Warsaw, Kentucky, in 1843 and came to Indiana in 1875 where he afterward made his home until his death in 1886. He was a Union veteran of the Civil War. In early manhood he engaged in the drug business but later turned his attention to journalism, became interested and owned several newspapers which he ultimately combined and issued a well edited journal which he called the Indiana Pocket. Until he was eighteen years old, J. C. Hardesty attended the high school at Rockport, Indiana, and the Bryant and Stratton school at Louisville. His first business connection was with a wholesale boot and shoe house at Kansas City, Missouri. Later he went to Denver, Colorado, where he engaged with his brother, in the manufacture of extracts, and continued there until 1918, when he removed to Evansville, Indiana, and June 6, 1922, removed his plant to Indianapolis, and is established at No. 219 West Vermont street. He continues in the extract manufacturing business, his specialty being a compound under the trade name of "Olio- Venild." It is a preparation of fine vanilla flavor, almost universally used for the flavoring of cakes, candies, pastries, ice cream and soda fountain syrups, carefully compounded under sanitary conditions and universally recommended by the trade. In addition, he is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of an invention of his own, the Hardesty Improved Syrup Percolator. August 31, 1904, he married Miss Gertrude M. Miller, and they have three daughters: Mary O. B., attending St. Vincent's Academy; and Gertrude and Louise attending public school. An energetic and progressive citizen, Mr. Hardesty is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau, the Columbia Club and the Kiwanis Club.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Wallace W. Hardwicke, D. D. S. , who is successfully engaged in the practice of dental surgery at Indianapolis, is a thorough student of his profession, of the new developments of which he keeps fully abreast. These qualities have made him well known in his vocation and have gained him an enviable practice. Doctor Hardwicke was born at Martinsville, Morgan county, Indiana, May 14, 1880, and received his education in the public schools of that place. After his graduation from high school he entered the Indiana Dental College, being graduated May 14, 1905, since which time he has been in active practice and has gained a regular following of representative people, his offices being located at No. 531 Bankers Trust Building and his residence at 2709 Ashley avenue. Doctor Hardwicke holds membership in the Indiana State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He is past president of the Xi Psi Phi fraternity, and a thirty-second degree Mason and Noble of the Mystic Shrine. In 1897 Doctor Hardwicke married Miss Orpha Voyles, of Morgan county, and to this union there were born two children: Aileen, a graduate of Martinsville high school, and now the wife of Basil Young, with two children, Richard and Robert; and John Willard, a graduate of Shortridge high school, who married Ida May Sloan and has one daughter, Mary Evelyn. The first wife of Doctor Hardwicke died in 1904, and in 1916 he married Miss Blanche R. LaRue, of Indianapolis.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Edmund D. Harper, M. D. , one of the able and successful physicians and surgeons of Indianapolis, with offices at 804 Odd Fellows Building, is a veteran of the World War, in which he served for two years. He was born in Ohio, December 24, 1865, and was taken to Illinois by his parents when still a child. His early education was acquired in the public schools of Macon, Illinois, and his professional training at Columbus Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1889. From that year until 1917, he was engaged in a general practice at Guysville, Ohio, but in the latter year enlisted in the Medical Corps of the United States for service during the World War. He was commissioned First Lieutenant, but was promoted to a Captaincy, and received his honorable discharge at Fort Benjamin Harrison, December 31, 1918. Upon his return to private life he located permanently at Indianapolis, and has built up a very large practice. His residence is at 2622 North Alabama street. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. November 20, 1891 he was married to Miss Kathrine Wilson, of Guysville, Ohio, and they have three children: Berneta, who is a graduate of high school, married Harry Hulbert of New Mansfield, Ohio, and they have three children, Olive, Perry and Dwight; Wilson B., who resides at Indianapolis, is a high school graduate, served overseas for eight months as sergeant first class in the Medical Corps, married Lenne Gray and they have one child, Warren; and Perry B., a high school graduate, who is residing at home. The entire family belong to Tabernacle Presbyterian Church at Twenty-fourth street and Central avenue.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Frederick B. Harrison, manager of the Indianapolis branch of the Advance-Rumely Thresher company, was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, December 19, 1889. He was educated in the public schools of Woodstock and then matriculated in a business college where he took a short business course. He then secured employment with Massey-Harris company, of Toronto, Canada, a firm dealing in agricultural implements. He remained in this work for a year and a half and during this time he laid the foundation of his future success in the same line of work in the United States. He acquired an excellent knowledge of the various phases of the agricultural business which he soon put to good use. In 1908, he came to Indianapolis where he became associated with the Advance-Rumely Thresher company. His training received in similar work in Canada stood him in good stead with the result that his industry and close application to duty coupled with his knowledge of the business won him the post of manager of the Indianapolis branch of that concern in 1917. He has continued to fill that position to such good advantage that the branch is rated in business circles as one of the thriving business enterprises in Indianapolis. Mr. Harrison himself has won an enviable reputation as a keen business man by his achievement in building up the volume of trade to an unprecedented point. In 1915, Mr. Harrison married Anna Rinker, the daughter of A. Dayton Rinker, of Indianapolis, Mr. Rinker was born in Marion county, Indiana, and for many years was a prominent business man of Indianapolis, where he died in 1918 at the age of sixty-two years. To Mr. and Mrs. Harrison has been born one son, Frederick B. Jr., who was born July 4, 1916.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Edward F. Hart, who was one of the most prominent residents of Indianapolis, was born in county Connaught, Ireland, December 10, 1836. As a child, he was very precocious, and as he grew older he was known throughout the community for his intellectual attainments. The people from miles around would bring their letters from America for him to read to them. When he had attained the age of eight years, his family removed to Glasgow, Scotland, and from there emigrated to the United States about 1845. During the voyage to this country, he discovered that the ship was on fire and for his timely warning of the impending disaster, he was invited to eat at the officers table during the remainder of the trip. The family located at Rochester, New York, where Edward Hart completed his education. With the outbreak of the War of the Rebellion, he enlisted in the 89th New York Volunteers, Co. C. serving with that organization for three years. He was in the battles of Bull Run and Antietam, having been wounded in the latter engagement. While his regiment was in winter quarters at Cape Hatteras, he took to writing-small squibs about the men and their doings in his company, to whom he read his work for their entertainment. These readings became exceedingly popular with the men of the camp, and the writings became famous as the Chronicles of the Eighty-ninth. After the war, the Philadelphia Ledger sought permission to publish the papers, but Mr. Hart refused to allow this because he had written lightly of many famous soldiers. Mr. Hart was honorably discharged from the service. He then went to Michigan and at a party given in honor of the returned soldiers he met Rosanne Ennis whom he married in 1865. After his marriage, Mr. Hart removed to Indianapolis where he entered the employ of the American Express company, he having met Mr. Butterfield, agent of the company, during the war. He continued in the employ of this concern for a number of years, but left the company to accept another position with the Bowen Stewart company, with which firm he continued for a number of years. He then entered business for himself in the early seventies and retired some years before his death. He was well known in business circles of Indianapolis and was recognized as one of the substantial and progressive citizens of the city. After the close of the Civil War, he became an active member of the Fenian Brotherhood, a secret organization which was planning to free Ireland from England by attacking through Canada. He had charge of all the supplies and money for this organization that came through Indianapolis. Mr. Hart was an active member of the Knights of Labor and one of its founders in Indianapolis. He was also secretary of several Catholic organizations, such as the Hibernians, the Irish Land League, and the Catholic Knights of America Branch No. 22. He was a member of St. John's Cathedral. He was the father of three children: Agnes; Abigail, a teacher, in the Indianapolis schools; and James E.., who is employed as a salesman by the Taggart Baking company. Agnes Hart married W. A. Maloy, who is deceased, and she is the mother of five children: Rosemary, the wife of Paul H. McGauley, of St. Louis, Missouri; W. F. Maloy, who lives in St. Louis; Florence F.; James E.; and Robert D. Mr. Hart departed this life in April 6, 1909, and the mother July 17, 1906.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Russe H. Hartman, one of the enterprising realtors of Indianapolis, is a man who has risen in his chosen line of business through honorable methods and sound judgment. He is well fitted for his work, and has a thorough knowledge of realty values and development. He was born at Indianapolis, February 5, 1882, son of Herman and Carrie (Russe) Hartman, both of whom were born at Indianapolis, the former on New Jersey street in the 300 block, and the latter on East Washington street in the 800 block. The father is still living, but the mother died in 1887 at the age of thirty-eight years. The paternal grandfather, Conrad Hartman, was a pioneer brick and stone contractor of the city, and was one of the founders of the German Orphans' Home. For many years he was very prominent in German-American circles, and when he died about 1894, the city lost one of its most representative citizens, and one who was held in the highest esteem. Herman Hartman has been a salesman practically all of his life, and he, too, stands very high in public confidence, although he is of a quiet, conservative type. Five children were born to him and his wife: Albert, Lawrence, Carl, Laura, Russe. Upon leaving high school Russe H. Hartman began working for George Marott, a shoe merchant, with whom he remained until he went into the real estate business in 1904 as an employe of R. F. Catterson. After four years' service in this connection he went into the same line for himself, and has built up a very fine business . He is a member of the Indianapolis Athletic Association the secretary of the Cooperative Savings and Loan Association, the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, and the Marion County Club. In 1906 he was married to May, daughter of Emil Ehrgott, and they have one daughter, Dorothy Jane.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Sidney J. Hatfield, M. D. , one of the skillful men of Indianapolis in general and abdominal surgery, was born in Perry county, Indiana, July 11, 1880. He received his preparatory education in the public schools of his native county, and graduated from the Leavenworth (Indiana) high school in 1898. To study medicine he entered the Hospital College of Medicine at Louisville, Kentucky, and in 1902 received his degree of Doctor of Medicine from that institution. The ensuing year he spent in the Louisville City Hospital as an interne. On October 6, 1903 he came to Indianapolis and engaged in the active practice bf his profession. Although he carries on a practice in general surgery, he specializes in abdominal surgery, and in this particular phase is recognized as a skilled and successful practitioner. He is a member of the staff of the Methodist Hospital and of the faculty of the Indiana University School of Medicine, being assistant professor of gynecology in the latter. Doctor Hatfield was married December 28, 1905 to Catherine C. Peckinpaugh, of Alton, Indiana, and they have two children, Nicholas and Wenonah. Doctor Hatfield and family reside at 3322 Fall Creek boulevard and he maintains his office in the Odd Fellows' Building. He is a member of the county, state and American Medical Associations, and of the various Masonic bodies. He affiliates with the Methodist Episcopal Church and takes an active interest in all of its affairs.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924

Rollin G. Hendricks, M. D. , a leading surgeon of Indianapolis, was born in Fairfield, Indiana, January 24, 1878. He attended the public schools of Fairfield and was graduated from the Lebanon high school in 1899. Having determined upon the practice of medicine as a life work, he then matriculated at the Central, College of Physicians and Surgeons and was graduated from that institution in 1903 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He at once began the active practice of his profession at Rosston, Indiana, where he continued until 1909 and then came to Indianapolis, where he continued in general practice. Since 1912 he has confined his practice principally to surgery, and is recognized as one of the able practitioners along this line. Dr. Hendricks is a member of the faculty of the Medical College of Indiana University, and for some time has been assistant professor of gynecology in that school. To further his education he takes post graduate work yearly, and thereby keeps in close touch with all that research is bringing to light in the field of scientific knowledge. During the World War, Dr. Hendricks served in the Medical Corps of the United States Army. He enlisted in September, 1918, and was sent overseas, arriving in France in November of that year. He was first made assistant surgical chief of Base Hospital 91 at Commercy, France, but was later transferred to Coblenz, Germany, with the Army of Occupation where he served as the commanding officer of the medical department of the 54th Pioneer Infantry. He remained overseas until May, 1919, when he took passage for the United States and was discharged from the service soon after his arrival in this country. In 1913, Dr. Hendricks married Grace Newcomer, of Sheridan, Indiana, and they have a beautiful home at 2230 N. Delaware street, Indianapolis. Dr. Hendricks maintains well equipped offices at 808 Medical Arts Building.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

William P. Hentschel. The results attained by the able members of the profession of chiropractic have won for the chiropractors a distinction to which they are justly entitled, and a standing which could not have been gained without public approval. Two of the ablest of these chiropractors of Indianapolis are William P. Hentschel and his wife, Blanch M., with offices at 611 Odd Fellows' Building. Doctor Hentschel was born in Missouri, December 19, 1879, and was reared in his native state. His preliminary educational training was obtained in the public schools, and he was graduated from the high school of Pierce, Missouri. His professional knowledge was acquired at the Ross School of Chiropractic, and he was graduated from there March 2, 1922. In 1906 he was married to Miss Blanch M. Wallace, a native of Clay county, Indiana. Her high school course was taken at Brazil, Indiana, and she, too, is a graduate of the Ross School of Chiropractic, class of 1922. Both have the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic. They have finely appointed offices, and are carrying on a very large practice. Ever since their marriage they have made Indianapolis their home, and after their graduation naturally selected this City as their field of operation. Their success justifies their choice. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

William N. Thompson. As an example of early success won wholly by persistent application and by grasping at every available opportunity, the career of William N. Thompson, president of the Stutz Motor Car company, of Indianapolis, is one from which the youth of today may easily draw courage and inspiration. Mr. Thompqon was born in Indianapolis on March 29, 1881, the son of Thomas L. and Carrie E. (Zimmerman) Thompson, natives, respectively of Pennsylvania and Columbus, Ohio. Thomas L. Thompson moved to this city early in life, and was here engaged in the furniture manufacturing business until his death in 1915. He was at first identified with the Central Chair Manufacturing company, but later was with the Indianapolis Chair and Furniture Manufacturing company. William N. Thompson was given the advantages of a common and high school training only, and upon leaving school found work with the Franke Hardware company, leaving that concern to drive a truck for a wholesale lumber company. His next employment was in the American National Bank, with which institution he gained much valuable experience as to the operations of the financial world. He gave up his position with the bank to assist his father in the furniture manufacturing business, and continued therein until 1914. In that year, he entered the organization of the Stutz Motor Car company. Beginning as purchasing agent, he was soon promoted to the position of sales manager. Almost upon the heels of this promotion came his election to the offices of secretary and treasurer of the company, and in 1918, in the phenomenally short time of four years after he had become identified therewith, he was made president and general manager of the company, offices he has held since that time. The Stutz Motor Car company is one of the most celebrated manufacturers of automobiles in the world, the Stutz car being known wherever automobiles are bought and sold, and that one man, and he comparatively young, should in four years become its guiding genius is one of the outstanding accomplishments in the romance of modern business. Mr. Thompson was married in 1906 to Jessica H. Gilbert, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and they have become the parents of a daughter, Willamine Lytle. Mr. Thompson is an influential member of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, and fraternally he is a York Rite Mason, a Noble of the Mystic Shrine and an Elk. Among his social connections, he numbers memberships in the Columbia, the Highland Golf and Country, and the Indianapolis Athletic Clubs. His interest in the civic welfare of the city is of the highest order, and his support of worthy movements for its betterment is to be relied upon.

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History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

William P. Herod not only is one of the able attorneys practicing at the bar of Indianapolis, but he inherits his legal ability as both his father and grandfather were eminent in the profession before him; and the latter is conceded to have been the leading lawyer of Indiana in his generation. William P. Herod was born at Columbus, Indiana, July 27, 1864, and is a son of William W. and Susan C. (Rogers) Herod, and grandson of William Herod. The latter was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, in 1801, but moved to Columbus, Indiana, in 1824. Not only did he attain distinction as a lawyer, but he was equally prominent as a statesman; served as a member of both houses of the Indiana State Assembly, and from 1833 to 1837 was a member of Congress, defeating Calvin Fletcher as a candidate for the latter office. His admission to the bar occurred in 1822, and he practiced in Kentucky for two years before moving to Columbus. From then on until his death, which occurred in 1871, he continued in. active practice, and participated in the most important litigation of his day. Three children were born to him and his wife: John, Edward A. and William W. The latter was born at Columbus, Indiana, in 1835, and died at Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1905. Entering his father's profession, he studied law and was graduated from the University of Louisville, and then, until 1875 he was engaged in practice at Columbus, but in that year came to Indianapolis, and here continued his practice, and also participated actively in politics until his death. He was a Republican, and in 1871 was the candidate of his party for Congress, but was defeated. In 1879 he represented his district in the Indiana State Assembly, and in 1893 was candidate for the office of mayor of Indianapolis, but was defeated by Mayor Sullivan, the Democratic candidate. Susan C. (Rogers) Herod was born at Bryant Station, near Lexington, Kentucky, in 1841, and she died at Indianapolis, in 1913. Her people were direct descendants of the John Rogers burned at the stake in the sixteenth century through religious persecution. Later the Rogers family was established in the Virginia colony, and still later migrated to Kentucky. She and her husband were married in 1861, and they had four children born to them: William P. ; Elizabeth, who is Mrs. Frank M. Baldwin, of Columbus, Ohio; Joseph, who was in the diplomatic service connected with the embassy in Japan, died in 1908; and Lucy, who married H. G. Keays, of Elkhart, Illinois. From the time he was eleven years old, when he was brought to Indianapolis by his parents. William P. Herod has been a resident of this city and he has contributed much of a constructive nature, to its development and prestige. Although stanch in his support of Republicanism, he has never held public office, save as United States commissioner for several years. The grade and classical schools of this city gave him his preliminary educational training, and he further pursued his studies in a preparatory school for boys. In 1886 he was graduated from Yale University, with the degree, of Bachelor of Arts, and for two years thereafter read law in his father's office and was admitted to the bar of Indiana in 1887; to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1891, and has risen to a high position in his profession. He is a trustee of the Boys' Preparatory School, is a director of the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association, is receiver of the Central Indiana Railroad Company, and of the Lexington Motor Company. The University Club of Indianapolis, the University Club of Chicago, the Yale Club of New York, and the Woodstock Country Club all hold his membership. June 5, 1890 he was married to Mary Beaty Applegate, whose great grandfather, Dr. John Sanders, was the first physician of Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Herod have three children: Bergen, who is with the Pratt & Whitney Division of the Niles-Bement-Pond company of Hartford, Connecticut; Mary Beaty, who is the wife of Nelson M. Graves, lives at Buffalo, New York; and William Rogers, who is an engineer with the General Electric Company. Mrs. Herod died April 25, 1923.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

Arthur F. Hess, M.D. The demand for the services of specialists in the different branches of medicine and surgery, has led a number of the able representatives of the medical profession to devote themselves to certain diseases, and by concentrating their efforts upon the study of them, gaining a much more thorough knowledge of them, and a greater efficiency in their treatment. Prominent among those medical men of the above mentioned class is Arthur F. Hess, M.D., of Indianapolis, specialist in genito-urinary and venereal diseases, with offices at 24 South Illinois street. He was born at Zanesville, Ohio, April 14, 1884. His early educational training was acquired in the public schools of his native city, and he completed the courses of the grade and high schools, and was graduated from the latter. Taking up the study of medicine in the medical department of the Indiana State University, he was graduated therefrom in 1905, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, and entered at once upon the practice of his profession at Indianapolis. Since then he has taken up post graduate work in different institutions, and has won distinction in his special branches. A Mason, he has been advanced through all of the bodies of the York Rite. June 8, 1905 he was married to Miss Grace G. Wallwork, of Zanesville, Ohio, and they have two children: Elizabeth C., who is a student of Technical high school, Indianapolis; and Martha Jane; who is attending the grade schools of Indianapolis.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

Arthur M. Hetherington, M.D. , was born in Hamilton county, Indiana, November 11, 1880. When he was but a boy of six years, he removed to Kansas with his parents but returned to Indiana when he was twelve years old and completed his public school education in Noblesville . He graduated from the Noblesville high school in 1903 and then entered the Indiana State Normal school. He then taught for three years but not finding the work to his liking, he decided to study medicine. He accordingly matriculated at the Indiana University School of Medicine and received his degree of Doctor of Medicine from that institution in 1910. For a year after his graduation, he served as an interne at the City Hospital. He was not content to take up practice with this preparation, however, and went to New York where he took a year's post graduate work at the New York Lying-in Hospital; Bellevue Hospital and the Post Graduate Medical School. Later he became a ship surgeon on a vessel of the Hamburg-American line plying between New York and Japan. On one of these trips the boat passed through the Suez Canal, one of the greatest engineering projects of all time. Tiring of this sort of work, Doctor Hetherington gave it up so that he might take up the more interesting practice from a professional standpoint. In 1912, he came to Indianapolis where he began a practice that has been signalized by extraordinary success with the cases that have been placed under his care. He is recognized as one of the most able physicians in Indianapolis and maintains offices at 718 Hume-Mansur Building. On July 10, 1912, Doctor Hetherington married Gladys Freeland, the daughter of J. L. Freeland, a former superintendent of the City Hospital. There are two children: Margaret Jane, and John Arthur. Doctor Hetherington is a member of the county, state, and American medical associations, and the Phi Rho Sigma professional medical fraternity. He is a Thirty-second Degree Mason and a Shriner, and is also a member of the Indianapolis Athletic Club. He and his family affiliate with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and maintain their home at 5224 Pleasant Run Parkway Boulevard.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
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1924

Edwin R. Hisey, a representative business man of Indianapolis, senior member of the firm of Hisey & Titus, funeral directors, has been in the undertaking line here for very nearly a quarter of a century, and his complete efficiency and kind personality, are known in many households of this city. He was born at Indianapolis, May 1, 1876, son of Allen and Ettie (Wright) Hisey, the latter of whom was a native of Monroe county, Michigan, and the former of Harrison county, Indiana, where he followed the cabinet-making trade for a time, later removing to Indianapolis. Edwin R. Hisey attended the public schools and in 1894 was graduated from the high school, after which he went to work in a local railroad office, first as bookkeeper, later becoming cashier and assistant bookkeeper in a local business house In 1902, he decided to start in the undertaking business, which he conducted by himself for some years and then, went in with the firm of Whitsett & Titus, the name then becoming Whitsett, Titus & Hisey and was located on Illinois street. One year later they bought Mr. Whitsett's interest, and in 1916 the business under the style of Hisey & Titus, funeral directors, moved to No. 951 North Delaware street. A very desirable location was thus secured, appropriate surroundings and equipment have been provided for decorous and dignified, funeral ceremonials, and immediate and efficient service is rendered in any part of the city. In 1902 Mr. Hisey married Miss Anna Potts, who was born in Pennsylvania, and they have one daughter, Elizabeth Rae, who is a student at Tudor Hall. The family attend the Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Knight Templar Mason and belongs to the Scottish Rite, Mystic Shrine, to the Knights of Pythias and to the Red Men. He is a charter member of the Indianapolis Athletic Club, and also of the Rotary Club, and a member of the Hoosier Motor Club and the Chamber of Commerce.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

John W. Hobbs, president of the Home Elevator company, was born in Clinton county, Indiana, November 15, 1882, the son of J. W. and C. (Brown) Hobbs, the former a well known farmer of Clinton county where he was born and the latter a native of Kentucky. John W. Hobbs was educated in the public schools of his home community and with the completion of his tuition days became an apprentice in a machine shop. He found the work much to his liking and followed that vocation for a number of years. In February, 1912, he organized in Indianapolis the Home Elevator company of which he became the president, a position which he now administers. Although the company is one of the newer business institutions in the city of Indianapolis, it has already come to be recognized through the efforts of its founder as one of the most successful elevators in the state. Its amount of business increases each year under the wise direction of Mr. Hobbs, and he himself has won an enviable reputation in commercial circles for a keen business man and executive. The growth and development of his firm has not only gained a place for Mr. Hobbs in the industrial life of the city but has also contributed much to the commercial prestige of Indianapolis. In December, 1904, Mr. Hobbs was united in marriage with Blanche Evans, of Indianapolis, and to this union have been born three children, as follows: Gladys; Harry; and John W., Jr.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

James Hodgson, Sr. An experienced brick mason, James Hodgson, Sr., has not only built up a very valuable connection as a contractor in his special line, but has also associated with him in his large undertakings his sons to whom he had taught the trade. Under the name of James Hodgson & Sons, Incorporated, he has been connected with some of the most important of the building activities of this part of the state and his work is characterized by a thoroughness and his contracts are carried out in a manner which have won for his company a distinction that is noteworthy. The birth of James Hodgson, Sr., occurred at Easington, County Durham, England, June 27, 1857, and it was there that he was educated and learned his trade of a brick mason. In 1886 he came to the United States, and at Indianapolis looked over the building situation to see if he liked conditions. After a few months, in the fall of the same year, he returned to England, and after disposing of his interests in his old home, brought his family back with him to Indianapolis, in 1887. From then on until the fall of 1901, he worked at his trade, but at that time, having then just completed his work as foreman in charge of the brick mason work on the Claypool Hotel, he established himself in business as a brick mason contractor, and has been successful from the very start. As his sons learned the trade, he associated them with him in his business which was conducted on a profit-sharing basis until 1918 when the present company was incorporated with Mr. Hodgson, of this notice as president; William H. Hodgson as vice-president; and James Hodgson, Jr., as secretary. Among other important contracts for brick mason work may be mentioned the following: Miller-Parrett Baking Company, Terre Haute, Indiana; Experimental Station at Purdue University which took 2,000,000 brick; Hulman's warehouse at Terre Haute, Indiana, wholesale grocers; Veterinary Building and the Machine Agricultural Building at Purdue University; Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre Haute, Indiana; and in the city of Indianapolis, the City Manual Training High School; the addition to School Number 5; Murat Temple addition, as well as other large buildings. At the present writing the company is working on the addition to the Indianapolis Glove company's factory. Mr. Hodgson stands high in Masonry having been advanced in the Scottish Rite through the Thirty-second Degree and is also a member of the Mystic Shrine. He belongs to the Mason Contractors Association and to the Associated Builders' and Contractors Association. He is also a member of the Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church and is recognized as a man of high ideals. He was married in England, November 31,1879, to Miss Amelia Glover, and they became the parents of seven children: Phyllis, who is deceased; William H., and James, Jr., all born in London, England, and Amelia, deceased; Edward J., deceased; Amelia (2nd), who is the wife of David McClure, Jr., and Sidney, deceased; were born in Indianapolis. Mrs. Hodgson, mother of this family, died in 1910, and in 1914, Mr. Hodgson married Mrs. Katie Barneclo, of Indianapolis, widow of Harry Barneclo.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

James Hodgson, Jr. From the age of eighteen months, James Hodgson, Jr., has lived at Indianapolis, and he has been connected with the house of James Hodgson & Sons, Incorporated as secretary, since its incorporation in 1918, and prior to that date was a member of the partnership formed by the association of his father, his only brother and himself. The company is one of the leading brick mason contractors of the city and state, and the work executed by it bears the stamp of thoroughness that has been characteristic of the men bearing the name of Hodgson. James Hodgson, J r. is a native of England, and his parents and brother were also born under the British flag in the county of Durham. James Hodgson and Amelia (Glover) Hodgson, these parents, brought their sons to the United States in 1887, and settled at Indianapolis, where he worked at his trade of a brick mason until 1901 when he went into business for himself. Until his sons had learned the same trade, the father continued alone, but then took them into partnership with the most satisfactory results. The younger James Hodgson attended the city schools, and learned his trade with his father. His wife was, prior to her marriage, Miss L. Ruth Bond of Indianapolis. He has been advanced to the Thirty-second Degree through the Scottish Rite in Masonry, and he also belongs to the Mystic Shrine. He is very active in the Murat Gun Club, of which he is one of the oldest members. Central Methodist Episcopal Church is his religious home, and he was reared in its faith, his father also being a member of this organization.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

William H. Hodgson. As vice-president of the reliable brick mason contracting company of James Hodgson & Sons, Incorporated, William H. Hodgson is regarded as one of the responsible business men of Indianapolis where his concern has been, and is, connected with important building activities, although contracts are taken for work all over Indiana. The birth of William H. Hodgson occurred in England, and he is a son of James and Amelia (Glover) Hodgson, both of whom were born in England. In 1887 the family came to the United States for permanent settlement, although James Hodgson had paid a visit of inspection, lasting several months, the year previously, and Indianapolis was chosen for a base of operation. It was in this city that William H. Hodgson was reared; its public schools educated him, and he learned the trade of bricklaying under his father's instruction. Later he was taken into partnership with his father, on a profit-sharing basis, but in 1918 the present company came into being with his father as president; his brother as secretary, and he has since filled the vice-presidency. Some of the leading buildings of the home city, as well as those of Terre Haute and Lafayette, Indiana, owe the solidity of their brick masonry to this company, and some very large contracts are now being executed. May 9, 1907, William H. Hodgson was married to Hazel, daughter of E. W. Millikan, a general contractor of Indianapolis. Mr. Hodgson belongs to the Oriental Club. He is a Scottish Rite Mason, and also belongs to the Mystic Shrine.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

Joseph O. Hoffmann, an attorney of Indianapolis who maintains offices in the Merchants Bank Building, was born in Washington, Daviess county, Indiana, November 7, 1889, the son of William F. and Stella (Lee) Hoffmann, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Daviess county. William F. Hoffmann studied for the legal profession, and upon completing his college course, he taught school for some time and then became the superintendent of schools of Daviess county. He was always active in politics, serving as councilman at Washington, having been elected to that office on the Democratic ticket. He then took up the practice of his chosen profession and was for many years a leading attorney of his community. He died in 1901 at the age of forty-four years. Of his three sons, only Joseph O. survives. Joseph O. Hoffmann received his elementary education in the parochial school of Washington and then took courses at St. Mary's College in Kansas. Upon his graduation from that institution, he matriculated in Georgetown University at Washington, D. C, and graduated therefrom in 1912 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. In 1909 he had secured a Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Mary's and in 1911 the degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon him by the same institution. Immediately after his graduation from Georgetown University, Mr. Hoffmann came to Indianapolis where he was admitted to the bar. The following year he was appointed the deputy prosecutor of the Juvenile Probation court, and in this work he laid the foundation of the enviable clientele that he has built up. He is now engaged in civic practice and is considered to be one of the most capable of the younger attorneys in Indianapolis. June 10, 1914, Mr. Hoffmann married Estelle M. Bohri, of St. Louis, Missouri, and to this union have been born five children: Joseph Francis; George W.; Robert; Louise Frances; and Estelle Marie. Mr. Hoffmann is a devout member of the Roman Catholic Church and he is also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce, the Mercator, the Indiana Bar Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association. Although Mr. Hoffmann supports the Republican party in its national measures, he votes independently in local affairs, exercising his franchise as he sees fit.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

Harry D. Tutewiler, funeral director of Indianapolis, was born in that city, July 19, 1869, the son of Henry W. and Louisa M. (Dunn) Tutewiler, the former a native of Indianapolis and the latter of Lowenburgh, Indiana. The paternal grandfather of our subject came to Indianapolis in 1834 as a bond boy. He was a plasterer and a contractor, being the first building contractor in the city of Indianapolis. He was a member of the Roberts Chapel (a religious organization) and was one of the pioneers of Indianapolis. Henry W. Tutewiler was born in Indianapolis, and with the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in the 17th Indiana Brigade, Wilders Lightning Brigade, and when hostilities had ceased, he was a captain in that same organization. He first engaged in the store and tinware business on Delaware street and later opened a shoe store which was named the Boot Upside Down and was located where the Lincoln Hotel is now situated. Shortly after the war, he was elected city treasurer and he has the distinction of being the only man before or since who has returned the interest on the public funds to the city treasury. He was very active in the affairs of the Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal Church, of whose official board he was a member. He also held membership in the Masons, being a Scottish Rite Mason, and in the Knights of Pythias. Harry D. Tutewiler was educated in the graded and high schools of Indianapolis and then went into the undertaking business with his father. He was appointed to fill a position on the first Board of Examiners appointed by Governor Durbin, resigning from the board to become the county coroner of Marion county in which capacity he served for two terms from 1904 to 1907 inclusive. He was appointed Play Ground Commissioner in the second year of S. L. Shank's first term as mayor of Indianapolis, and in this capacity he was instrumental in establishing the first public play grounds in the city. He was later elected a county commissioner of Marion county and held that office until the end of the year 1923. He married Julia Belle Goodhart on October 21, 1896, the daughter of Julia H. Goodhart. Mrs. Tutewiler was the first woman in the state to be elected president of the Board of School Commissioners, a position which she held for eight years. She is an active club woman, and she and Mr. Tutewiler are the parents of two children, Julia Louise, a graduate of Indiana University, and Mary Margaret, who has a remarkable literary talent for a girl of fourteen. At third daughter, Belle Caroline, died in 1913. Mr. Tutewiler is a Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner and holds membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade, the Marion Club, and the Indianapolis Athletic Club. He is president of the St. Clair Realty company in addition to his regular business. He has always helped his wife in welfare work, and he was complimented by the Government for his excellent work of handling the dead during the World War.

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History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
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1924

J. William Hofmann, M. D. Though numbered among the younger and later physicians of Indianapolis, Dr. J. William Hofmann has proved his ability, and is accorded a place in the front rank among the leading professional men of the city. He was born in New York City, May 10, 1887, and acquired his early education in the graded and high schools of that city, being a graduate of the latter. His medical education was obtained in the University of New York and Bellevue Hospital, and he was graduated from both institutions with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Soon after receiving his degree in 1910, he established himself in the practice of his profession at New York City, and continued as an active practitioner until 1917, when he enlisted in the Medical Corps of the United States Army for service in the World War. Commissioned captain, he remained in service twenty-three months, twenty-one and a half of which were spent overseas, and during this time he rendered efficient service to his country. Following his honorable discharge in 1919, he returned to Indianapolis where he resumed practice, and has since been an active factor in the medical profession of this city. He maintains offices in the Medical Arts Building, where he is accorded a liberal and remunerative practice, and his home is at 115 East Eighteenth street. He is a member of the county, state and American medical associations, through which he keeps in touch with the progress of the medical fraternity. He is a Mason in good standing, is a member of the Athenaeum and of the Normal Gymnastic College Society, and is an instructor in the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is a member of the staff of the Indianapolis City Hospital, where he renders valuable public service. Dr. Hofmann was married January 7, 1920 to Lili M. Lieber, of Indianapolis, and they have two daughters, Charlotte and Martha.

History of Indiana From Its Exploration to 1922
With an Account of Indianapolis and Marion County Vol. IV
by Logan Esarey
Dayton Historical Publishing Co
1924