Ona Bryant Talbot, founder of the Ona B. Talbot Fine Arts Association of Indianapolis, is one of the most widely known women of the Middle West. Her efforts to advance the cause of education, especially to inspire a love and appreciation of better music in the minds and hearts of the people have been untiring. She has brought to their doors the world's greatest artists, often at a heavy cost to herself but today she is reaping her reward, and the patrons of the fine arts begin to realize the great work she has accomplished for the city and state. Mrs. Talbot has been a pioneer in the field of her chosen endeavor. Her early efforts met with little or no encouragement. Overcoming what seemed to be unsurmountable difficulties, and which would have been to a person of less determination and constructive energy and a deep love for the cause, such as Mrs. Talbot possessed. The fact that she has succeeded, and is today recognized as an authority on all things musical, entitles her to representation in this work and a short sketch of her career will be of interest to the public, and especially the musical world. Ona Bryant Talbot was born in the village of Richview, Illinois, her birth having occurred while the family were enroute back from Iowa to Indiana. Her parents, James and Mary (Sewell) Bryant were natives of Virginia and Indiana respectively. Her father was born at Staunton, Virginia, and was a descendant of the Bryants of Virginia and Ewings of Tennessee. In this connection it would be of interest to note that the Bryant family from which he descended was the southern branch of the same family from which William Cullen Bryant, the great American poet sprang. His father, George Bryant, married Elizabeth Spitznaugle, a native of Hanover, Germany, and a member of a noted family of that country which gained some prominence in the world of music. The grandfather, James Bryant, was a well known planter of Virginia and passed his entire life in that state. Mrs. Talbot's father was a physician and surgeon and practiced his profession for many years in this state. He was possessed of much musical talent and could play the violin exceptionally well. He also possessed artistic ability, his taste tending toward sculpture and executed some creditable work along that line, besides being an inventor of some note. Mrs. Talbot often remarks that she inherited her love of music from her father. Her mother, Mary Sewell, was born at Cumberland, Indiana. She came of old Puritan ancestry and traces her descent to the Shirley and Sewell families who were pioneers of Indiana and for whom the town of Shirley was named. Her father, Fielding Sewell, was one of the pioneers who helped to conquer the state and did his full share of pioneer work. The mother was Theodosia A. Shirley before her marriage to Fielding Sewell. During the gold excitement he and the entire family joined the gold rush to California in 1849 and while crossing the State of Iowa the mother fell ill and the family remained in that state. The wagon train with which they were traveling was massacred by the Indians while crossing the plains. The Bryant family remained in Iowa for some years then returned to Indiana, where they passed the remainder of their lives. Two children were born to them: Lysbeth, who resides in Paris, France; and Ona B., the subject of this mention. Ona B. Talbot received her education in the graded schools and completed with a course in Shortridge high school of Indianapolis. Her family had always been known for its musical talent and having been reared in that atmosphere it was but natural that she should take up the work in which she is at present engaged. In the early days Indianapolis had very little good music. Only occasionally would a great artist stop in Indianapolis for an engagement. During this period of musical famine Mr. F. X. Arens, a close friend of the Bryant family, became deeply interested in developing Indianapolis in a musical way and the many discussions held with him had much to do with deciding Mrs. Talbot's life work. In 1883, Mr. Arens conducted what was known as the Indianapolis May Musical Festival, which was all that could be desired in a musical way. This was continued until 1886 when they were disbanded. The next man to become interested along that line was Carl Schneider, a musician of unusual ability. He founded the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in 1905, which was controlled by an Orchestra Board of which Mrs. Henry Jameson, was president; Ona B. Talbot, recording secretary and Mrs. Lafayette Paige, treasurer. This orchestra was composed of men who had more than passing reputation as musicians. The first concert was given in the Grand Opera House now known as Keith's. During the second and third seasons concerts were held in English's Theatre. The programs were excellent and well worth the effort expended upon them, but like its predecessor, the orchestra failed to receive the support which would enable it to continue and after a few years the organization was disbanded. After the disbanding of the Symphony Orchestra Mrs. Talbot decided to continue the work alone and the following year she began with small soloists in the German House which seated about 280 people. Then came the event which marked the real beginning of Indianapolis as a musical center. Mrs. Talbot opened the Claypool Hotel with a concert by Madame Schumann Heink, who was at that time at the height of her glory as a vocal star. Since that time she has been instrumental in bringing to Indianapolis most of the world's greatest artists and statistics show that no other city in the country of the size of Indianapolis has had as many notable concerts as it. Mrs. Talbot has not confined her work solely to Indianapolis but has gone far afield, having given concerts in Louisville, Ky., Washington, D. C., Chicago, Philadelphia and many of the smaller cities throughout this and adjoining states. She enjoys the personal acquaintance of nearly all of the world's greatest musical talent and much could be written on this subject which limited space will not permit. Suffice to say that she for years labored with little hope of reward and met with but little encouragement at the hands of the public but her deep love for the work carried her forward and today she has achieved a success second to none in United States. A list of the symphony orchestras, ballets and artists brought to Indianapolis by Mrs. Talbot follows: Symphony orchestras: Italian Orchestra-Arturo Toscanini conducting, French Orchestra-Andre Messager, conducting, Boston, Philharmonic, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit and Cincinnati; Ballets: Diaghilieff Ballet, Anna Pavlowa and Ballet Russe, Adelina Genee, Isadora Duncan; Artists: Ignace Jan Paderewski, Vladimir De Pachmann, Serge Rachmaninoff, John McCormack, Amelita Galli-Curci in her first North American recital, Ernestine Schumann Heink, Nellie Melba, Lillian Nordica, Geraldine Farrar, Antonio Scotti, Louisa Tettrazzini, Eugene Ysaye, Jan Kubelik, Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz, Mischa Elman, Pablo Casals, Ellen Terry, Eleonora Duse, Metropolitan Opera company, Chicago Opera company, Boston Opera company, Lord Dunsany, William Butler Yeats, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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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

Benjamin D. Aufderheide, president of the Indianapolis Plating company, situated at No. 635 Kentucky avenue, is a solid, substantial business man of this city who has been connected with this line of business since boyhood. He was born in Brown county, Indiana, in February, 1876, son of Joseph and Anna (Helm) Aufderheide. The father was born in Germany but came to the United States in boyhood, learned and followed the carpenter trade and was an honest and respected citizen. The mother was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, of German parents. Benjamin D. Aufderheide obtained his education in the public schools of Indianapolis. The first work he secured afterwards was in the plating department of the Waverly Bicycle works. He learned the business thoroughly, continued to work in the same line and in 1900 found the opportunity to profitably embark in the business for himself, and organized the Indianapolis Plating company, of which he is president. The other officers of the company are also well known in the city, William Canfield being vice-president, and Harvey Kuhn being secretary and treasurer. They give employment to a large force of expert workmen, and have an announced slogan in their line of business, "Nothing too large or.. nothing too small for us to handle." This is accepted by their patrons and they trade over a wide territory. August 31, 1904, Mr. Aufderheide married Miss Helen C. Hixon, of Indianapolis, and they have two children, Richard and Elizabeth, both of whom are attending school. He is a Scottish Rite, Knight Templar Mason and belongs to the Mystic Shrine. While not officially concerned in civic affairs, he is a helpful private citizen and is a member of 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

Clyde R. Baker. Although the world is most interested in the lives of men who have flashed across the horizon in a meteoric jump to fame, it also has words of commendation and praise for those men who have won success through steady, faithful work. Such a man is Clyde R. Baker, who was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, July 9; 1882. In that city he received his education in the graded and high schools, and after his graduation from the latter institution, he secured employment with the American Car & Foundry company. His first position with this concern was in the capacity of voucher clerk. His work in this job wasof such a quality and his faithfulness to duty was so marked that he came to the notice of the officials of the company. In 1901, he was rewarded by promotion to the position of chief clerk of the branch of the company in Indianapolis. But this promotion only served to spur him on to greater efforts. He was successively advanced to the positions of foreman, general foreman, and local manager. His work in this last capacity won him the position of assistant district manager on March 1, 1920, a position which he ably administered until his recent appointment as manager of the Terre Haute plant. In his last promotion he has proved the theory that honest effort brings its own reward. Through his steady rise in the company, he has come to be recognized among business men as one of the substantial business men and able executives of Indianapolis. In 1902, he married Daisy Foland, a native of Anderson, Indiana. Mr. Baker is a valued and popular member of the Marion Club and the Hoosier Motor 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

Frank W. Ball, who is well known in commercial circles in Indianapolis as the vice-president of the Bookwalter-Ball-Greathouse Printing company, was born in Boone county, West Virginia, in 1872. He received his early education in the public schools of his home county, but at the age of sixteen years, he left home and went to Covington, Kentucky, where he began to learn the printers' trade. For the ensuing eight years he remained in Covington where he learned the rudiments of the printers' art with commendable thoroughness. With the expiration of that time, however, he decided to seek a field which offered more opportunity for his work, and in 1895 with this in view, he came to Indianapolis where for seven years he was in the employ of the Thornton-Levey Printing company. By that time his capital was such and his knowledge of the business had been perfected to such a point that he believed it time to go into the printing business for himself. He accordingly bought the Aetna Printing company which he operated from 1907 to 1911 with ever-increasing success. In the latter year, he consolidated the Aetna Printing company with the interests of the Cheltenham Press, the new firm taking the name of The CheltenhamAetna Press and later the Bookwalter-Ball-Greathouse Printing company. Mr. Ball is now the vice-president of the organization to the success of which he has contributed to an extraordinary extent. He has placed the firm on a par with any other printing house in the city of Indianapolis where it is known as one of the most substantial commercial ventures in business circles. Mr. Ball is recognized as one of the most able men in the printing business and his managerial ability and business acumen are admired and respected by all with whom he comes into contact. In 1898, Mr. Ball married Jessie Gillespie, of Indianapolis, and to this union have been born four children as follows: Frank W., Jr., who is in business with his father; John Fletcher; Allen Warfield; and Betty Jane. Politically, Mr. Ball supports the principles of the Democratic party. He is a member of the Masons and the Elks, and he also maintains membership in the Indianapolis Atheltic Club, Athenaeum Club, Highland Golf and Country Club, Hoosier Athletic Club, Associated Advertising Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ball affiliates with the Christian Church in whose activities he takes a deep interest.

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

Milton D. Baumgartner, who occupies the responsible position of librarian of Butler College, has been known for many years as an educator of great and diversified ability. He was born January 14, 1874, at Excelsior, Missouri, a son of Abraham and Barbara (Gerber) Baumgartner, natives of Ohio and early residents of Missouri, where the father passed his life as an agriculturist. Milton D. Baumgartner attended the public schools of Missouri and Kansas, and the University of Kansas, and graduated from the latter with the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in 1902, and Master of Arts in 1903. Prior to entering the university he had prosecuted a preparatory course at Bethel College, Newton, Kansas. In 1913, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy was conferred upon him by the University of Chicago. From 1905, Doctor Baumgartner held a professorship in the University of Missouri, during 1907 at Miami University and from 1908 until 1914 at the University of Nebraska. In the last-named year he joined the faculty of Butler College as professor of German, and in 1919 was also made librarian. During the World War he acted as quartermaster for the Butler College Student Army Training Corps. Doctor Baumgartner is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi, the Modern Language Association of America, the Modern Language Teachers' Association of America, the University Professors' Association of America, of which for two years he was secretary of the local chapter, the German College Teachers' Association of Indiana, of which he was secretary for five years, and the College Faculty, of which he is secretary. September 1, 1908, Doctor Baumgartner married Sarah D., daughter of Albert G. and Lydia A. Hill, of Richmond, of Revolutionary stock, and they have two children: Frederick, born June 5, 1910; and Barbara Lydia, born March 15, 1914. The family home is at 142 South Emerson avenue.

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

C. Alton Beck, D.C., one of the representative men of Indianapolis engaged in practicing the science of chiropractic, is a native son of the state as he was born at Muncie, December 18, 1894, a son of Isaac E. Beck, M.D., D.C., S.T., of Gary, Indiana. Taken by his father when a child, to Florida, Indiana, he there began his educational training, and continued it in the high school of Anderson, that same state, being graduated therefrom. Subsequently he took up the study of chiropractic and was graduated from the Indiana School of Chiropractic, at Anderson, February 10, 1915, and entered at once upon the practice of his profession at Montpelier, Indiana, and continued in it until he was called into the government service, during the World War, and stationed at Erie, Pennsylvania. Following his honorable discharge, in 1920, he resumed practice at Brightwood, Indiana, being the pioneer chiropractor of that community. Subsequently he came to Indianapolis, and is now located at 2356 Station street where he is enjoying a large practice. He belongs to the Capital Chiropractic Club, the Indiana Chiropractic Association, the National Chiropractic Association, the Junior Order United American Mechanics, the Improved Order of Red Men, the Society of Druids, and the Masonic fraternity. September 29, 1920, Doctor Beck was married to Miss Ada Marie Smith, of Union City, Indiana, and they have one daughter, Dorothy Jean, who was born June 29, 1921.

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

William S. Bennett. One of the best instances of the self-reliant American business man Indianapolis affords, is William S. Bennett, of W. S. Bennett company builder's supplies, Fifty-second street and the Monon railroad, who has attained to his present prominence through his own unaided efforts. He began his business career with a capital of $1.50, and today is one of the wealthy men of his home city. He was born in Boone, northeast of Lebanon, Indiana, July 11, 1867, son of John A. and Leah (Hodge) Bennett, both natives of Indiana. The mother's family originated in Scotland. The paternal grandfather came to Indiana from Pennsylvania, and settled on land in Boone county that he secured from the federal government, and it was on this farm that the father was born, September 27, 1846. The mother, who is still living, was born June 22, 1823. The father, a contractor, living at Frankfort, Indiana, was accidentally killed in 1903. A stalwart Republican, he never failed to give an active support to the party's principles and candidates, and frequently was sent by his district as a delegate to its conventions. Both he and his wife long participated in church work. They had three children: William S., R C., and Marietta, who is now Mrs. Brookie, of Clinton county, Indiana. When he was ten years old William S. Bennett was taken by his parents to Clinton county, and there he was reared on a farm. When a young man he entered the employment of the Bryce Baking company, and was with them for thirteen years, and with the Century Biscuit company seventeen years. In the meanwhile he had been buying and selling horses as a side line, and when he had saved a sufficient amount of money established his present, business to which, since 1911, he has devoted practically all of his time. First located on Thirtieth street, he subsequently moved, as his business expanded, to his present quarters. Like his father he is a Republican. Fraternally he belongs to the Mystic Tie and the Knights of Pythias. Twice married, first in 1887, and second on Thanksgiving Day, 1921, he has one daughter, Margaret, who is now Mrs. Owens, of Indianapolis. Hard work, good management and excellent judgment have contributed in large part to Mr. Bennett's success, and he has always been willing to use these traits of character in behalf of his home city and county when his assistance was needed for he has a strong sense of civic responsibi1ity.

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

William C. Borcherding, president and treasurer of W. C. Borcherding company, an Indianapolis Wholesale Lumber corporation, with distributing yards at 202 to 222 S. Rural street and C.I. &W.R.R., was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, October 12, 1871. His grandparents located at Cincinnati about 1842 and both of his parents, Henry and Mary Magdalena Borcherding, were reared there. After having continued in the hardware business for.many years at Cincinnati his father retired and with his family moved to Indianapolis. Wm. C. attended the Cincinnati public schools. In 1890 he accepted a position as assistant bookkeeper for the Kentucky Lumber company, at Williamsport, Ky. In 1891 he was offered and accepted a similar position with Bennett and Witte, wholesale lumbermen at Cincinnati. For eleven years he remained with the last named company as secretary and then later as salesmanager. In 1902 he decided to venture into the lumber business on his own account and organized the Borcherding Lumber company, which company did very well until in 1903 they ventured into a saw-mill proposition at Lake Providence, La., on the Mississippi River. Two breaks in the Mississippi levees within six months and a yellow-fever epidemic later placed this Louisiana organization in financial straits from which it could not recover and all concerned decided on liquidation through the Federal Courts of Bankruptcy. After the company was honorably discharged through court all that remained of the assets for W. C. Borcherding was his valuable thirteen years experience in the lumber and saw-mill business and then too, as he tells it "a wife-partner who smiled right through this financial misfortune which had taken everything, even the liquidation, account loans, the personal life insurance." After this Louisiana experience the family returned to Cincinnati and he was invited back to a position with the same concern by which he had been previously employed, the Kentucky Lumber company. In 1906, he located at Indianapolis as a selling agent for the Kentucky Lumber company. In 1907, during a revival service, a religious awakening developed that enthused him to return to Cincinnati and try to repay losses to those who had invested in the corporation which he had headed as president and while he personally could not be held liable, yet he felt a moral obligation. Personally, he had never been required to go into bankruptcy as he had no personal debts. With his good wife he then returned to Cincinnati and with no other assets than a good bunch of faith he rented desk room and bought a $5.00 desk and started again. In three years he satisfied these obligations, amounting to about $15,000.00, this having been paid out of his commissions of his commission lumber business, and he claims today as one of his valuable assets a letter from Cabb, Howard & Bailey, attorneys, at Cincinnati, that of all their clients up to that time, they had never yet had one to settle up a business like this one. Mr. Borcherding, however, attributes the result of these efforts to help that was necessary beyond himself and that was fully assured in his religious experience in 1907. After spending three years at Cincinnati, cleaning up this old corporation, he returned with his family to Indianapolis. In 1913 he organized the W. C. Borcherding company, under Indiana laws, with a capital stock of $10,000.00, about $2,000.00 paid in, he acting as president and treasurer and Mrs. Borcherding as secretary. This corporation has steadily grown and today has a paid-up capital stock of $100,000.00 with yards on its own ground at S. Rural street and C. I & W. R. R. The company claims the proud record of always having discounted all bills, never having invoiced a carload of lumber under a different grade name than as purchased, and a liberal bonus to all employees for the past three years. Mr. Borcherding was married in 1897 to Mary Ethel Smith, of Belle Center, Ohio and they have been blessed with two loving daughters, Mary Helen and Sarah Margaret. The family belongs to Capitol Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church and Mr. Borcherding is an active member on the Wheeler City Rescue Mission Board, the Irvington Lodge F. & A. M., the Indianapolis Consistory of the Scottish Rite, the De Molay Commandery No. 62 of Indianapolis and the Old Colony and Columbia clubs.

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

Martin L. Burgess. Despite the fact that the manufacture of glass is centuries old, it remained a comparative luxury until a few generations ago. The United States is a leader in methods of manufacture and in production, and one of the largest and most successful concerns in this field of work is the Marietta Glass Manufacturing company, of which Martin L. Burgess is secretary and treasurer. He was born in Darke county, Ohio, October 2, 1873, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Mutchner) Burgess, both natives of that county, the former of whom was engaged in the hotel business in his native county and at Redkey, Indiana, serving as a justice of the peace for many years in Darke county. Martin L. Burgess began his education in the public schools of Darke county and after the removal of his parents to Redkey, Indiana, completed his educational career in the graded and high schools of that community. Following his graduation from the latter institution, he sought employment with the Marietta Glass Manufacturing company, which was located at Redkey in those days, and was first employed as a shipping clerk for that firm. Hard work and close application to duty soon brought him promotion, and he was steadily advanced through the various departments of the company until he was made secretary and treasurer in 1908, a position which he has ably filled since that time. In 1894 Mr. Burgess was united in marriage with Emma Ackles, of Winchester, Indiana, and to them have been born two daughters, Marie and Anna Elizabeth. Mr. Burgess is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and he also holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce and the East End Commercial Association.

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

E. W. Buschman, manager of The E. A. Kinsey company and well known in manufacturing circles in Indianapolis, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 26, 1886, the son of William and Emma (Leuke) Buschman, the former of whom was a native of Germany and the latter of Cincinnati. William Buschman emigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen and settled at Cincinnati where he was married and engaged in the furniture business with success until his retirement from active business in 1923. E. W. Buschman received his elementary education in the graded and high schools of his home community and then became a student in the University of Cincinnati. He later entered the Ohio Mechanics Institute and was graduated from that institution with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. In 1913, he came to Indianapolis as manager of The E. A. Kinsey company, which is a sales agency for the Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing company and for other large manufacturing concerns of a similar character. At the time he came to this city, the Indianapolis branch of The E. A. Kinsey company was merely a sales office, no machinery being on hand for immediate sale, but through the efforts of the new manager, space for the storage and handling of the machines was secured, with the result that a number of all kinds of the machines which the firm handles are always in stock for immediate delivery to the customers. It is plain to even the casual observer that such a firm as The E. A. Kinsey company is invaluable in a manufacturing city, and for his administration of the affairs of the Indianapolis branch, Mr. Buschman has won the esteem of all with whom he comes in contact and is regarded as one of the substantial and representative business men of the city. January 2, 1912, he married Bessie Verclas, of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a member of the Columbia Club, the Indianapolis Athletic 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

Arthur Buttler, president of the Mariette Manufacturing company, Indianapolis, is probably one of the best informed men in the glass manufacturing business in the Middle West. He is at the head of a concern that has had a growth of over thirty-five years, and is rated with the most substantial business enterprises of this city. He was born at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 7, 1886, son of William and Mary (Rushner) Buttler, natives of Pittsburgh. His father was born in 1860 and died in 1916, having been connected with the glass business all his life, first at Pittsburgh and later at Indianapolis. Arthur Buttler had public school advantages in both the above named cities and when his father deemed him old enough he began work in the Buttler glass factory, now the Mariette Manufacturing company with which he has been identified ever since. The company manufactures glass table tops and counters for restaurants and drug stores and for other purposes. June 9, 1909, he married Miss Elsie H. Greenwood, of Indianapolis, and they have one son, John David, attending school. Mr. Buttler is a Mason. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, to several trade organizations, and to the Highland Golf & Country 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

Ernest Hagerman Tripp, who for many years was prominent in business circles at Indianapolis, Indiana, was the founder of the vast enterprise known as the Tripp Warehouse company. He was born at North Vernon, Indiana, a descendant of early pioneers in Jennings county. His father, Colonel Hagerman Tripp, was the founder of North Vernon, in his honor first named Tripton, but later, on account of the confusion of the name with Tipton, Indiana, was changed to North Vernon. Colonel Tripp was a distinguished officer in the Civil War, enlisting on the first call and becoming Colonel of the 6th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was seriously wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga, and suffered from his injuries throughout the rest of his life, his right leg having been shattered below the knee. Of his four sons, the only one living is Albert Tripp, of California. Ernest H. Tripp attended school at North Vernon, and later was a student in Indiana University. In the meanwhile he learned the bricklayer's trade, but never followed it to any extent, as he soon embarked in the hardware business with his brother at North Vernon. In 1890, he came to Indianapolis and started a storage business in the Oliver Chilled Plow Building. It was the nucleus of the present big warehouse company that perpetuates his name and his business ability. The Tripp Warehouse company is now incorporated, Mrs. Anna L. Tripp being its capable president. Mr. and Mrs. Tripp adopted a niece, Nettie Tripp, when two and a half years old. A graduate of the high school at North Vernon, soon afterward she married Fred Verbarger, hardware merchant, and their one son, Ernest Verbarger married Beulah Rouse, of North Vernon, and they live in Indianapolis. Mr. Tripp was a Mason and a Shriner, active in Republican politics, and a member of the Columbia, Marion, Commercial, Chicago Traffic and Hoosier Motor clubs. His death occurred March 31, 1920. Mrs. Anna L. Tripp, his widow, was born at Kent, Indiana, daughter of Rev. John and America Jane (Hyter) Brazelton, natives of Mercer county, Kentucky. The family is of sturdy, old Pennsylvania-Dutch stock, and Mrs. Tripp's grandfather was founder of the family in Kentucky. Extended mention of her father is made below. Of her parents seven daughters, Mrs. Tripp was the sixth in order of birth. She attended the grade and high schools at North Vernon, and before marriage to Ernest Hagerman Tripp taught school there in the kindergarten department. Rev. John Brazelton, of North Vernon, was born near Danville, Kentucky, May 26, 1822. He had no recollection of his father, who died when John was three years old. The boy's mother's maiden name was Elizabeth League, who removed to Jefferson county, Indiana, about a year after her husband's death, and later married a Mr. Fitch, who was much older than herself, having a large family by a former marriage. When John Brazelton was thirteen, he left home and attended school far a few months, and began teaching when but fifteen years of age. He taught and attended school for three years, completing his school course at Spring Valley high school in Graham township, Jefferson county, Indiana. He then conducted the law office of Hon. J. G. Marshall, of Madison, as a student, and after, three years was admitted to the bar in 1843. In 1845, he was nominated far the state legislature, but was defeated in the election by a majority of thirteen votes. His health then failed, and he moved to Kent, Jefferson county, and opened a store. In 1848, he moved to a farm, where he remained three or four years, of which time he taught a part. In 1852, he united with the Christian Church, and then entered the home missionary work of southern Indiana. In 1854, he was elected to the legislature, and in 1863, moved to Columbus, where he was made pastor of a church one year. He then went to Queensville, Jennings county, where he purchased a farm. For thirteen years he preached, having charges at Hartsville, Vernan, Mt. Auburn and North Vernon. In politics he was a Republican, and at one time was nominated for the senate, but declined to make the campaign for election. He was married September 7, 1841, to America Hyter, of Kent, Indiana, by wham they had seven daughters: Marietta, Jenny, Josephine, Florence, Fanny, Anna and Nettie. His wife died in 1871, and he married Mrs. Nannie (Miller) Frost, of Columbus, February 17, 1875. He was one of the leaders in his church, and considered one of the best speakers in southern Indiana.

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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

Annie Dickson (Parker) Bross, the wife of Ernest Bross, who is now deceased, is widely known as a writer of feature articles and editorials for newspapers and a magazine contributor. Mrs. Brass was born in New York, the daughter of William and Mary (Bromell) Parker, her grandfather being of Scotch-Irish extraction. He was for forty years editor of an important newspaper in Ireland which did much to mould public opinion. He married Mary Bromell, also one of a family which for generations had numbered among its members writers, ministers and educatars. The marriage of Mrs. Bross' parents was celebrated in New York, they having come to this country in the early fifties. To their union two children were born: John Parker and Annie Dickson Parker. Mrs. Brass was education in Baltimore, and studied music in the Peabody Conservatory. She was organist and director of music in the Faith Presbyterian Church, of Baltimore; seventeen years, and was well known as a musician. She married John Core, then in charge of the educational department of Harper's Publishing House, whose death occurred in Baltimore. In 1894 she was united in marriage with Ernest Bross, one of the brilliant lights in the newspaper world. He was born in Newaygo, Michigan, September 1, 1860, and after acquiring his preliminary education attended Doane College, of Crete, Nebraska. He was the son of Rev. Harmon and Lydia (Kingsbury) Bross, was of Revolutionary stock, and his father was a lieutenant in the United States army during the Civil War. His mother was a person of marked literary ability, and wrote under the name of "Lilly Lea." He was graduated from Doane College in 1881 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, a degree doubly prized because he had worked his way through college by teaching short terms and doing various other kinds of work. He started his newspaper career on the Omaha Bee. He then went with the Oregonian, of Portland, Oregon, filled the positions of reporter and editorial writer with that sheet, and in eight years was promoted to managing editor. From 1897 to 1904 he wrote editorials side by side with Harvey W. Scott, of the Greeley, Dana, Watterson school. He continued as managing editor of the Oregonian until 1904, a period of eight years, and then came to Indianapolis in the same capacity with the Star. This position he held for eighteen years until his death, January 31, 1923, and the Star itself is sufficient testimonial of his success, where testimonials are needed. Editorially, he was dean of the Shaffer group of newspapers, and he was known from coast to coast as a brilliant editorial writer and paragrapher, as well as a contributor of verse and essays to numerous magazines. Upon his death many tributes were paid him by the press throughout the country and by many public men. Of him Hon. Albert J. Beveridge said: "Ernest Bross was an accomplished journalist, a perfect citizen, a loyal friend, a noble man. He was gentle, considerate, courageous, but he was never offensively aggressive -his kindliness of heart, understanding and tolerance of the opinions of others kept him from violent extremes in thought, policy and expression. He was as wise as he was moderate. Mr. Bross was supremely honest -intellectually and spiritually honest. I think the only things he hated were falsehood and hypocrisy. All manner of trickery and double dealing disgusted him. I never knew a more honest man; and his modesty did not come from underestimate of his own notable ability so much as from his recognition of the high qualities of other men. He was a charming writer. His style was delightful. An editorial written by Ernest Bross was unmistakable -polish, sprightliness, point, gentle irony, deft wording and common sense distinguished everything he wrote. He was a master of the editorial writer's finest art, condensation. Ernest Bross was the soul of loyalty -loyalty to a cause, to a friend, to his country. He was a thorough going American, a patriot in the best sense of the word. He loved Indianapolis and Indiana, and he was alertly watchful of the interests of this city and this state." Mr. Bross was a member of the National Municipal League, the American Geological Society, the Commercial, Columbia, Contemporary, Indianapolis Literary Club and University Clubs, and of the Art Association of Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Bross became the parents of two children, Harmon Parker and Constance K. Harmon Parker Bross is a graduate of Shortridge high school and Indiana University, from which he received his A.B. degree. He was in attendance at University of Indiana and about to graduate at the outbreak of the World War, and left college to enter the United States army. He went overseas with the 150th Ind. Artillery, a unit of the famous Rainbow Division, and was in active service eighteen months. He is now, 1924, attending Columbia University taking a post-graduate course with a view of attaining a degree of A.M. Constance K. Bross is also a graduate of Shortridge high school, and Dana Hall at Wellesley, Massachusetts. She was a student in Chicago University when the World War came on she went into government service with the shipping board, having been stationed first at Washington, D. C. and later in London, England. She married Harold J. Eckley, and they now live in New Rochelle, New York, where she is creating an enviable reputation for herself as a writer and journalist. Mrs. Bross, in addition to her literary work, is an active worker in civic and club affairs. She has been president of the Indianapolis Woman's Club, and is a member of the Woman's Rotary, the Press, Contemporary and other clubs, belongs to the Little Theatre Guild, and her religious affiliation is with the First Presbyterian Church.

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

William T. Cannon, incumbent of the important and dual executive office of secretary and treasurer of the Indianapolis Union Railroad company which owns and controls the fine union passenger station in the capital city, for a number of years but at present is associated with the Railroad Men's Building and Savings Association of which he holds the position of president. Mr. Cannon is one of the well known and distinctively popular citizens of Indianapolis and finds no small measure of satisfaction in designating Indiana as his native heath. He was born in Logansport, Indiana, April 23, 1856, and is the son of Dr. George and Martha (Taylor) Cannon, the former born in Connecticut, and the latter in New York. The father was sixty-two years old when called by death and his wife long surviving him, dying at the age of eighty-three years. They were the parents of eight children of which William T. was the youngest and only two are living, William T. was two years old when they moved to Janesville, Wisconsin. He was educated in the public schools of the Badger state and in 1873 returned to Indianapolis and took up residence where he took a position in the office of the Indianapolis, Peru and Chicago Railroad company, later entered the service of the Wabash Railroad company with which he advanced to the position of private secretary to vice-president, then in 1884 he identified himself with the Indianapolis Union Railroad company, in 1889 he became treasurer and purchasing agent for this company and in 1901 became secretary and treasurer of the same company. In August, 1887, Mr. Cannon was chosen secretary of Railway Men's Building and Savings Association, of which he was one of the prominent promoters and organizers, having drafted the article under which the same was incorporated. It was at first confined to railroad men only but later open to all and is now based on assets of over thirty-five million dollars. He is now in the capacity of president. In politics Mr. Cannon is a Republican and member of the Indianapolis Board of Trade, Commercial Club, Society of Friends and a member of First Friend's Church of Indianapolis, as is also his wife. On April 24, 1877, he married Anna W. Adams, who was born in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of David M. and Hannah Adams, both of whom were residents of Indianapolis at the time of their death. Mr. Adams was president of the Adams Packing company. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon have three children: Fermor S., who is a member of the class of 1911 in the University of Illinois at Champaign; and daughters, Margaret and Isabel.

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

Vinson Carter. Fifty years of continuous membership in Indianapolis bar is of itself a noteworthy distinction. In the case of Vinson Carter length of service has been accompanied with the highest quality of professional attainment, leadership as a lawyer and citizen, and many years of useful work as a Judge of the Superior Court. His record is one that would be conspicuous for its absence from pages devoted to representative Indianans. This branch of the Carter family came to Indiana when it was a wilderness territory. The family has been in America for two centuries. Judge Carter's first American ancestor bore the name of Nathaniel, as did his several other ancestors in the successive generations. The original Nathaniel was born in Ireland, probably of Scotch-Irish stock, and by birthright belonged to the Society of Friends. Between 1720 and l730 he came from Dublin and settled in Pennsylvania. Most of his descendants followed him tenaciously in the simple family and doctrine of the Quaker religion. In the next generation Nathaniel Carter, second, went from Pennsylvania and founded the family in North Carolina. Nathaniel Carter, third, grandfather of Judge Carter, was a native of North Carolina, and in 1804 married Ann Ramsey, a native of the same state. In 1813 these grandparents emigrated westward until they came to the wilderness of Indiana territory, which was still the battleground between the defending forces of civilization and barbarism and also was within the scenes of the War of 1812. The Carters settled in Morgan county, where Nathaniel brought a portion of the forest under cultivation, and where he spent the rest of his days. John D. Carter, father of Vinson; was born in North Carolina, March 1, 1811, and was two years of age when brought to Indiana. He spent a long and useful life as a farmer in Morgan county, and was a man of high principles, influential citizen, and very active in the Society of Friends. As a voter he began as a Whig, but supported the Republican party from the time of its origin until the close of his life, June 10, 1900. In Morgan county he married Ruth Pickett. Her mother was a granddaughter of Simon Hadley, founder of the Hadley family in Pennsylvania. Many of the Hadleys became prominent in Morgan county and also in Hendricks county, Indiana. Mrs. Ruth Carter who died in 1888, was like her husband, a devout member of the Society of Friends. Third in the ten children of his parents, Vinson Carter inherited from both sides many valuable characteristics that have been exemplified in his long and useful career. He was born on his father's farm in Morgan county, July 16, 1840, and spent his early life in simple rural environment. He attended the common schools and afterward for two years continued his higher education in that noted Quaker College, Earlham College at Richmond, Indiana. The Civil War came on when he was twenty-one. August 21, 1862, he enlisted as a private, in Company E, 12th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His active service was brief. He was brought to the fighting point at Richmond, Kentucky, and there on August 30, about three weeks after his enlistment he was seriously wounded and incapacitated for further field duty. From May, 1863, till the close of the war he was assigned to special duties as Indiana Military agent in Tennessee and Georgia. His honorable discharge from the army was dated April, 1863. After the war, in 1865, Judge Carter entered the University of Indiana at Bloomington and graduated Bachelor of Science with the class of 1867. In the same year he was admitted to the bar at Bloomington, having studied there in the office of General Morton C. Hunter. October 23, 1867, he came to Indianapolis, which has been his home continuously for more than half a century. For almost thirty years he devoted himself strenuously to the private practice of law, and allowed few other things to take his time or interests from his profession. He early gained a profitable clientage, handling important litigation in all state and federal courts in Indiana, and was also given a generous share of corporation work. It was with the secure prestige of a successful lawyer that he went upon the bench of the Superior Court of Marion county in 1896, and he continued to fill the important position of that Indiana place for over fifteen years. Politically he has always been a Republican. Aside from his duties as a judge the only other office he ever filled was as member of the state legislature of Indiana, in 1881-83, representing Marion county. During his term he was chairman of the judiciary committee. He and his wife were members of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis and he has been a member of the Session. He belongs to Sigma Chi College fraternity and G. H. Thomas Post No. 17, G. A. R. October 1, 1867, Judge Carter married Emma Maxwell, who was born and received her early education in Bloomington and graduated in 1864 from Glendale Female College at Glendale, Ohio. She is the daughter of Dr. James D. and Louisa (Howe) Maxwell of Bloomington, Indiana. Her grandfather, Dr. David H. Maxwell, was a prominent physician and served as surgeon in the U. S. Army in the War of 1812. He was one of the pioneer members of the profession in Indiana, and later in life was honored by being made a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention of 1850. Mrs. Carter's father was also a successful physician and surgeon. Judge and Mrs. Carter have one child, Anna, who was born at Bloomington, Indiana, August 5, 1870, and married Herbert S. Wood of Indianapolis. Judge Vinson Carter is at present attorney and vice-president of Fletcher Savings and Trust company. His wife died in 1915. He belongs to the State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana Historical Association, for forty years has been a member of the Session of the Tabernacle Church, Indianapolis Literary Society, Columbia Club and Marion 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

Harry O. Garman, living in Indianapolis, one of the most successful consulting engineers of Indiana, was born in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, February 7, 1880, the son of Noah W. and Rosa Bell (Teeter) Garman, the former of whom was born near Selinsgrove, Snyder county, Pennsylvania, August 10, 1843, and died in Laporte county, Indiana, March 22, 1912, and the latter of whom was born in Laporte county, Indiana, February 21, 1853, and still resides north of Rolling Prairie, Indiana. Henry L. Teeter, the father of Mrs. Rose B. Garman, was born in Columbia or Dutchess county, New York, August 26, 1812, and died in Laporte county, Indiana, April 30, 1879, while his wife, Caroline T. Fail, who was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, June 21, 1818, died in Laporte county December 1, 1880. The paternal grandparents of Harry O. Garman, John Peter and Elizabeth (Whitmer) Garman, both lived in Snyder county, Pennsylvania; they were born May 8, 1807, and October 1, 1808, respectively. The latter died July 25, 1851, John Peter Garman, dying in Elkhart county, Indiana, July 2, 1866. The early ancestors of the family came from England, Ireland and western Germany. Some of them came with Wm. Penn in 1682 and landed near what is now Philadelphia. Others, like the Teeter family, probably landed at New York. Some walked, some came down the Ohio River in boats and others rode in covered wagons, to their new homes in Indiana. Philip Fail, the great grandfather of our subject, settled with his family near Liberty, Indiana, in 1828, but near the end of February or the first of March, 1830, he removed to Kankakee township, Laporte county, Indiana. His wife was Sarah Nuzum, and they had six daughters when they settled in Laporte county. The next child was a boy and he was the first white boy born in Laporte county. Noah W. Garman, the father of our subject, was the fifth of nine children and came from Pennsylvania with his father about the year 1850 and settled near Elkhart, Indiana. When he grew to manhood, he removed to Laporte county in 1878 and November 14 of that year married Rosa Bell Teeter. He was a farmer and prominent member of his community and was actively interested in Democratic politics, having been elected on that ticket to the Indiana Legislature in which he served during the Sixty-third session. He had five children as follows: Harry O., the subject of this review; Commodore W., who was born January 15, 1882, and resides in Davenport, Iowa; Phoebe C., born June 16, 1884, and who lives in Independence, Wisconsin; Cleveland G., born June 19, 1887; and Georgiana, born April 29, 1893, the last two named living in Chicago, Illinois. Harry O. Garman was graduated from the Rolling Prairie high school in 1896 and then matriculated at Purdue University, being graduated from that institution in 1902 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in the course of civil engineering. Two years later he took the degree of Civil Engineer. At graduation he became a member of the civil engineering faculty at Purdue University, which place he held until July, 1913, when he resigned to become the Chief Engineer of the Indiana Public Utilities Commission. He rapidly gained an enviable reputation in this work and from 1907 until 1922, he was the consulting engineer and chief engineer of the Indiana Railroad & Public Utilities Commission. In January, 1922, he opened an office in Indianapolis where he engaged in private practice as a consulting engineer, specializing in public utility matters. His success has been such that he is considered in professional circles to be one of the most able consulting engineers in the State, and his advice is sought by many of the larger public utility corporations and municipalities in the Middle West. He is a director of the City Trust company, the Posted Station State Bank and director and secretary of the Enquirer printing & publishing company. On December 19, 1904, Mr. Garman married Ethel E. Hanly, the only child of Governor and Mrs. J. Frank Hanly of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Garman have two children: George Harry Hanly, born February 19, 1915, and Helen Louise, born February 8, 1918. Mr. Garman has been a steward of the Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church since 1913. He is a Scottish Rite and a York Rite Mason and a Shriner. He also holds membership in the Rotary Club, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis Athletic Club, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Association of Engineers of which he has been national president, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education, American Water Works Association, and the Indiana Engineering Society of which he has been president.

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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. Preston Christie, M.D. Among the men prominently identified with the medical profession of Indianapolis, few have gained a higher reputation for ability or maintain a better standing in the community than Dr. J. Preston Christie. He was born at Canaan, Indiana, April 16, 1882, and obtained his early education in the graded schools at Canaan, Indiana and Normal School at Marion. He later became a student in the Madison high school, and was graduated from that institution. He taught graded school two years. Having determined upon the practice of medicine as a life work, he then matriculated at the Medical Department of Purdue University, receiving his degree of Doctor of Medicine therefrom in 1906. Before entering upon a general practice of his profession, Doctor Christie served for a time as superintendent of the City Dispensary, and also filled the same position at Bobbs Free Dispensary. In 1918 he enlisted in the Medical Corps of the United States army for service in the World War. He was commissioned first lieutenant, and was stationed at Oglethorpe, Georgia, where he remained in service six months. He was then honorably discharged and returned to Indianapolis, where he established himself in practice in the Hume-Mansur Building. Since entering upon active practice in this city, Doctor Christie has not only kept pace with the march of improvement, but his professional service has distinguished himself as eminently fitted to assume a high place among his colleagues. He is a member of the staffs of the Indianapolis City and of St. Vincent's hospitals, in both of which he is rendering able and efficient service. He belongs to the county, state and American medical associations, and keeps in close touch with the advances which are constantly being made in the medical science. He is a Mason of high standing, having been advanced through all the various bodies of the Scottish Rite, and also belongs to the Mystic Shrine. Doctor Christie was married in 1913 to Blanche Elizabeth Neff, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, and they have one daughter, Betty June, who was born December 29, 1917.

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 Sylvester Clark, president of the Frank S. Clark company, Real Estate and Insurance, son of Benjamin F. and Fannie (Dean) Clark, was born March 7, 1868, at Middletown, Connecticut, in the same house and room in which his father was born. Mr. Clark's great grandfather, James Clark, and his great, great, grandfather, Jonathan Miller, both fought in the Revolutionary War in Colonel Samuel Wyllys' regiment and Captain John Barnard's company. Mr. Clark's father was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the navy. The family early moved to the West and Mr. Clark was captured by the Sioux Indians in 1872, and was found four years later by his father. His education was in public schools and by private tutors, he attended a school in Sac county, Iowa, where there were only two white children and the rest of the pupils were Indians. He spent his early days in the West as a scout on the plains, guiding wagon trains across the plains. He later came to Chicago, entering the engineering business and taking a private course in electrical and mechanical engineering in the University of Chicago. In 1892 he came to Indianapolis as engineer for the Standard Oil company. He served as chief .engineer for the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane until August, 1893, when he entered the employ of the Big Four railroad as electrical engineer. He remained in this position until June, 1898, when he was ordered by the Secretary of War to take an examination for a commission in the army. He was appointed Second Lieutenant June 28, 1898, and was with the American army in Cuba and it was on these occasions that he was prominent in and received the surrender of Mariano and two others of great importance for which deeds he received promotion to First Lieutenant in February, 1899, at Mariano, Cuba, and was placed later in command of Company D., U. S. Vol. Engineers with rank of captain and in July, 1899, he was retired. He entered the employ of the Standard Oil company as engineer in 1900. In 1903, he was made assistant manager for Indianapolis. In 1908, he became assistant to the president and general manager of the United States Cement company, of Bedford. He resigned this position to become general manager of the Continental Portland Cement company, of St. Louis, Missouri. In March, 1910, he entered the real estate and insurance business at 226 East Ohio street, Indianapolis. He has built his present large business from the ground up. Mr. Clark was married May 19, 1887, to Miss Hattie L. Forsha, daughter of Thomas C. and Elizabeth Forsha, of Chicago, Illinois. They have two children, Benjamin F. Clark, a physician of Indianapolis, who married Melvin Harris . The second son, Louis Q. Clark, is engaged in the real estate business with his father, he has one daughter, Henrietta Grace and a son, Louis Q., Jr. Doctor Clark has one daughter, Laura Frank Clark. Mr. Clark is a Democrat and was a delegate from Porto Rico to Baltimore to the convention that nominated Woodrow Wilson for president, also served in the City Council of Indianapolis from 1895 to 1900, representing the Ninth ward. He is also a director of the Indiana Castle Hall Association. During the World War he worked extensively in raising money for the government and received a medal from the Secretary of the Treasury for his services. Mr. Clark is a member of the following lodges and clubs: Masonic, Center lodge, Chapter and Council, Indianapolis Consistory and Valley of Indianapolis. He is a Shriner and member of the Murat Temple, member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias of which he was Deputy Grand Chancellor for three terms, also a member of the Indianapolis Elks No. 13. He also belongs to the Indianapolis Real Estate Board and the Indianapolis Fire Insurance associations. Mr. Clark is president of the United States Volunteer Association, the Military Order of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Army and Navy Club, Spanish-American War Veterans' Association and the National Democratic League of Clubs and a member of the Western Society of Engineers. Mr. Clark's home is at 2407 Park 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

John Newton Clark, who is perhaps the oldest living resident of Franklin township, Marion county, Indiana, was born in that township October 10, 1838, the son of James and Anna (Huey) Clark. James Clark, the father of our subject, was born in Garrett county, Kentucky, in 1797. At the age of sixteen years he left home and came to Indiana and in 1834 removed to Marion county, where he purchased 160 acres of unimproved timberland from the man who had entered it at the land office. He built it log house upon the land but it was destroyed by fire before he occupied it. The second house which was built upon the land was the one in which our subject was born. He farmed this land throughout his life and died on the farm when he had attained the age of eighty-eight years. Anna Huey Clark, the mother of John Newton Clark, was born in North Carolina, in 1795, and died in Marion county. John Newton Clark was the youngest of the eight children born to his parents. He was reared on the home farm which he subsequently purchased and farmed until his retirement from active life nine years ago. He still owns 100 acres about three miles from the city of Acton. In 1866, he married Mary Elizabeth Lowes, who died ort the home farm in 1895. They were the parents of three children: Charles, who is married and resides at Rockville, Illinois; James, who lives with his family in Franklin township, Marion county; and Mary Jane, the wife of C. E. Joyce, of Acton, Indiana. The outbreak of the Civil War drew hundreds of thousands of men into the Federal Army and in August, 1861, Mr. Clark enlisted in Company I, 18th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, which was then recruiting at Indianapolis. He served throughout the rest of the war. He served as a private and participated in all of the battles and skirmishes in which his organization was engaged. Only once did he receive a wound of any kind, and to use his own words, "While double quicking, a spent ball broke the skin on my leg." He was mustered out of the service at Darien, Georgia, and received his discharge at Indianapolis, completing four years of arduous military experience. During the later years of his life, Mr. Clark has been afflicted with rheumatism, the cause of which, he attributes to the hardships of his army life. He was six feet and one inch in height at the time he enlisted and at the present time he is in excellent health. He is not ashamed of the fact that he is an old man, for he has seen what thousands would like to see at this time; namely, the wild deer and turkeys and other game that abounded in Marion county at that time. These game animals and fowls soon disappeared, however, with the advent of large numbers of settlers into the county In the early days, it was necessary to go to Indianapolis to the mill, a trip that meant at least a day on the road and frequently a day and a night were spent in this way. Mr. Clark has often slept in the wagon while waiting to take his turn at the mill. He is now living with his daughter, Mary Jane, who married C. E. Joyce. Mr. Joyce is the grandson of Alexander Joyce, one of the earliest settlers of Marion county, whose father preempted land in this county. Mr. Joyce was born in Johnson county, Indiana, November 7, 1882, the son of Frank P. and Melissa Eva (Rubush) Joyce, the former of whom was born in 1852 and died at the age of sixty-nine years and the latter of whom was born in Johnson county and died in Marion county at the age of thirty-one years. Mr. Joyce operates a garage and machine shop in Acton, Indiana, and it is one of the thriving commercial enterprises in the town. John Newton Clark has always voted the straight Republican ticket and affiliates with the Presbyterian Church.

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

La Monte Daniels, who has large manufacturing interests at Indianapolis in connection with the Indianapolis Cordage company, has been active in commercial life ever since his return from college. He comes of old Empire state stock of the most substantial character. His birth took place at Redwood Falls, Minnesota, January 11, 1876, son of H. L. and Amelia (Hollenback) Daniels, both natives of New York but residents of Minnesota for many years, where his father was a manufacturer. La Monte Daniels was educated in the public schools of Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. He found business opportunities awaiting him in several directions when his educational period was over, and for a number of years prior to 1906, was interested in the implement business at Minneapolis. From 1906 to 1920 he engaged in the wholesale implement business in Texas, headquarters at Dallas, Texas. In January, 1920, he purchased the controlling stock in the Indianapolis Cordage company, manufacturers of binder twine used in harvesting small grain. Since his advent many changes have been brought about and the production of binder twine has almost ceased, the present output being rope and all kinds of hard fiber and commercial wrapping twine. March 16, 1898, he married Miss Clara Frisk, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and they have two sons: Horace M., who is a student in Westpoint Military Academy; and Belden L., who is in school at Indianapolis. Mr. Daniels is a Mason of high degree and belongs to the Mystic Shrine. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary, the Country and the Indianapolis Athletic clubs.

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

Eugene Haslet Darrach, of Indianapolis, was born at Napoleon, Ripley county, Indiana, March 15, 1866, and attended school in the grades and then at Butler University. Then at the age of fifteen he became messenger with the P. C. & St. Louis R. R. company; 1882-84 was a rate clerk; 1884-88 chief clerk's car office manager of Burlington & Missouri River R. R. company, Lincoln, Nebraska; 1888-91 in chief clerk car accountant's office of Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railway at Kansas City, Missouri; 1891-92 car accountant of Cold Blast Transportation company, Kansas City; 1892-93 superintendent of car service of the Eureka Transportation company of Kansas City; 1893-94 superintendent of North West Dispatch at Detroit, Michigan and Minneapolis; 1895-99 manager of Commerce Dispatch Line. Mr. Darrach was then owner and manager of the special freight dispatch car lines until 1902. In 1901 he organized the Interstate Car company of Indianapolis, and from 1902-10 was secretary and treasurer of same, then since 1910 has been president and owner of the business. June 28, 1893, he married Mary Maude Huntington, daughter of Spencer Huntington of Cumberland, Indiana. Mr. Darrach is owner of the celebrated Connor Farm near Noblesville, which has a special history in Indiana as having been the meeting place of the commission which decided upon the permanent capital of Indiana.

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

James A. Daugherty, son of William T. and Sarah E. (Kirtley) Daugherty, was born in Shelby county, Indiana, February 2, 1872. When a small boy his parents moved to Franklin, and then to Noblesville, Indiana, at the former he attended the graded and at the latter graduated from high school with the highest honors of his class. Upon leaving high school he came to Indianapolis and took a position with Nordyke & Marmon company, where he remained for twelve years, holding various important positions in the accounting, purchasing, and sales departments. At the time he left the firm he was in charge of the foreign sales and mill supply departments. He then became connected with Atlas Engine works, at that time the largest builders of steam engines and boilers in the United States; he was assistant to the general sales manager at the home office for two years, and then was made manager of the Chicago district sales office, and was in Chicago about three years. Mr. Daugherty then returned to Indianapolis and became sales manger of the Irwin Robbins company, manufacturers of automobile bodies, in which business he has been identified up to the present time. In 1919, it was found necessary to enlarge the business, and Mr. Daugherty was made vice-president and general manager of the Robbins Body corporation, as the firm is now known. A refinancing plan was consummated that made it possible to expand the business to a great extent, and it has undergone an exceedingly rapid growth, being the largest manufacturer of closed bodies in Indiana. The company is located at Morris and Division streets. Mr. Daugherty has always taken an intense interest in civic affairs, such as the war and community chests, Chamber of Commerce, and local labor propositions, and is firm in his belief that Indianapolis is one of the best cities in the world and has a great future before it. He is a member of the Indianapolis Athletic Club, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Columbia, Hoosier Motor and Highland Golf & Country clubs, Murat Temple of the Mystic Shrine, and a Scottish Rite Mason. He is also a member of the Third Christian Church. On November 9, 1898, he married Anna E. Wilmington, of Indianapolis and they are the parents of two daughters, Mildred Elizabeth, who attended the Western College for Women, at Oxford, Ohio, and is now the wife of Edmund H. Emry, and Dorthy G., a student at Indiana University. The family home is at 127 East Forty-fourth 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

Mary J. Day, prominent in Indianapolis as one of the successful contractors of the city, was born in Hancock county, Indiana, in 1860, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Albertine (Parkey) Shelby, the former of whom was born in Kentucky and came to Indianapolis when he was six years of age and the latter of whom was a native of Hancock county. Mr. and Mrs. Shelby were married in Greenfield, Indiana, and were the parents of these children, as follows: John W., deceased; Mary J., the subject of this review; Josiah Herbert, who is a farmer near Greenfield, Indiana; George W., an architect and contractor, who has helped to build up North Indianapolis and who resides at 2828 N. Capitol avenue; Minnie M., the wife of Casper Barton, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Manford Salodious, a street contractor •who resides on Indianapolis avenue; Andrew Johnson, deceased, who was a lawyer of Lebanon, Indiana; Benjamin F., who operates a farm south of Indianapolis; John B., a former lawyer and prosecuting attorney of Lebanon, Indiana, where he now operates the Shelby Hardware company and where he is a road contractor; Angie B., the wife of Levi Thomas, a farmer of Greenfield, Indiana; and Noble Paul, who lives on the homestead farm near Greenfield and who married Rosanna Crump; Mary J. (Shelby) Day received her early education in the public schools of Greenfield and in 1884 married Charles W. Day, a farmer. After the marriage they moved to Boone county, Indiana, where they remained for seventeen years. By that time, Mr. Day had decided to go into the contracting business and accordingly in 1900 he came to Indianapolis where he engaged in street contracting. Because of ill health, Mr. Day was forced to go West and he now operates a fine fruit farm of three hundred and sixty acres in California, where he spends most of his time. Mr. and Mrs. Day are the parents of two children: Cecil P., who married Bessie Loggins and has three children and who resides with his family at 659 W. Thirtieth street, and Olive A., who lives at home. Olive Day became so interested in architectural work that she was allowed to leave school before she had completed her high school education and go into the contracting business for houses. Mrs. Day and her daughter are associated in this work and they have built about three hundred houses in Indianapolis as well as the Sheffield Avenue Church, the church at Seventeenth and Columbia streets, and the Antioch Baptist Church. Their success in this work has placed them before the eyes of the people of Indianapolis and they are recognized as astute business women in every phase of the contracting business.

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 D. Hatfield, automobile distributor, president and treasurer of the Frank Hatfield company, was born near the town of Magnet, Perry county, Indiana, March 24, 1888, son of William J. and Emma Sarah (Davis) Hatfield. His early education was received from his mother, who taught the children of the family because the schools of the vicinity, at that time, were of short duration each year, then attended the Spring school at English, Indiana, for ten weeks to prepare himself for entry to the Shortridge high school; upon graduation from there he entered Purdue University and for three and one-half years pursued a course in electrical engineering, and completed at the University of Illinois in 1912. Upon leaving college he was associated with the Remy Electric company, and during this work he designed and developed a lighting and ignition system for motorcycles, which is extensively used on many at the present time. When he moved to Indianapolis in 1914 he entered the Ford Motor company branch as a repairman. In successive steps until 1918, he was in the motor department, the assembly department, final inspector, retail sales and the wholesale sales department. In this last mentioned department he represented the Ford branch in Indiana and part of Illinois. Mr. Hatfield feeling himself capable to take care of a business for himself purchased the Harry Stone company and in a few months The Holcomb & Siess company; joined the two under the firm name of the Frank Hatfield company, and with the steady growth of business it has been necessary to move to larger quarters and now it is at 623-27 North Capitol avenue. A three-story brick and terra cotta structure with 58,000 square feet of floor space is exclusively devoted to sales and service of Lincoln, Ford and Fordson cars and tractors. The first year his contract was for three hundred and now today it runs far beyond the two-thousand mark. Mr. Hatfield is a member of the National Automobile Trade, Indianapolis Auto Trade Associations, the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, the Indianapolis Athletic, Columbia, Hoosier Motor clubs, and the Purdue chapter of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. His Masonic organizations are the Murat Temple of the Mystic Shrine, Raper Commandery No.1, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, Ancient Landmark Lodge and Keystone Chapter No.6. Mr. Hatfield married Mary Nash, on June 22, 1913, at Indianapolis, and they have three children: William N., Mary Frances, and Jack J. The family home is at 336 Harvard Place.

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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

George Diener. The firm of Diener Brothers, dealers in marble and granite monuments and statuary, has the distinction of being the oldest concern of its kind now in business in Indiana, as well as being one of the most reliable producers of goods of real artistic merit. In addition to a heavy local trade, goods are shipped all over the state. George Diener, senior member of the firm of Diener Brothers, was born January 29, 1875, at Cleveland, Ohio, a son of August and Susan (Cline) Diener, who located at Indianapolis soon after George's birth. August Diener founded the business now owned by his sons, on West Washington street, under the name of Diener & Plockstugh. After a short period he became the sole owner, and later moved to East Washington street. In 1893, he purchased the building at 3365-69 Boulevard Place, and until 1910 operated both establishments. In the latter year, however, he moved all of his equipment to Crown Hill. His death occurred in 1918, but he is survived by his widow, who resides at 3345 North Illinois street, and owns the seventy-five foot frontage on East Washington, now occupied by the Indianapolis Tent & Awning company and the Hoosier Outfitting company. August Diener was not only an expert workman, he was a real artist, and as long as he lived did all his marble work himself. George Diener learned his trade under his father's supervision, while attending the local public schools, and worked as a mechanic for his father for fifteen years, cutting letters in granite. In 1911, he and his brother bought the business from the father, but operated under the name of August Diener & Sons until 1921, when the present caption was adopted. December 28, 1910, George Diener married Miss Annette Staub of Buffalo, New York, and they have two sons, George, Jr., and Robert, who now are attending the public schools of Indianapolis. Fraternally, George Diener belongs to the Masonic order, Oriental Lodge No. 500 and to Lodge No. 13, B. P. O. E. August Diener, Jr., was born at Indianapolis, February 23, 1881, and attended the public schools of his native city, and like his brother, worked with his father until the two brothers bought the business. He married Miss Gertrude Gottwallis, of Indianapolis, and they have three children, Marguerite, Albert and August III, all of whom are attending the city schools. August Diener, Jr., belongs to the Woodmen of the World. Diener Brothers are reliable, painstaking and the members of the firm inherit their father's artistic skill.

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

Rev. Francis B. Dowd, the beloved pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was born in New Albany, Indiana, April 26, 1862, the son of Thomas and Rose (Smith) Dowd, both of whom were born in Ireland. Our subject received the regular elementary education and then studied for the priesthood at St. Meinrad's College. He successfully completed his work in that institution and was ordained a priest May 26, 1888, by the Rt. Rev. Francis Chatard, Bishop of Indianapolis. On the following day he said his first mass in the church of the Holy Trinity at New Albany, thus inaugurating usefulness and service in the priesthood. His first appointment was assistant at St. John's Church in Indianapolis. His work at this church won gratifying recognition so that he was chosen to organize the parish of St. Anthony at Indianapolis . He worked with tireless energy getting the infant parish on its feet and in 1900, after having been the pastor of St. Anthony's for six years, he was appointed pastor of St. Joseph's Church. This church was first started as a chapel for St. Joseph's Seminary on East Vermont street and was under the care of the Rev. Joseph Petit. Father Petit was succeeded by the Rt. Rev. Herman Alerding, who purchased the present site of the church and under whose supervision the present St. Joseph's Church was built. The church was completed and dedicated to St. Joseph in 1880 by the Rt. Rev. Francis Chatard. He was appointed Monseigneur by Pope Benedict XV in recognition of his excellent work in behalf of religion. The school of the parish was erected soon after, and the hall was built in 1895. The present rectory is a beautiful stone structure, and was built in 1904. When the Reverend Alerding was consecrated Bishop of Ft. Wayne, he was succeeded on November 22, 1900, by Father Dowd, who is known by his parishioners as a sympathetic priest and a courteous gentleman. The Reverend Alerding was born in Germany and studied for the priesthood, being ordained September 22, 1868, and he worked so diligently that he was at last appointed Bishop of Ft. Wayne.

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

James Duane Dungan, the secretary, treasurer and general manager of the Polk Sanitary Milk company, was born in Detroit, Michigan, March 26, 1892, the son of Samuel O. Dungan. In 1893, he removed with his parents to Indianapolis, where he received his elementary education in the graded and Manual Training high school. He then matriculated at the University of Wisconsin where he remained in attendance for one year from 1910 to 1911. Mr. Dungan has grown up in the milk business, and since leaving college, he has given his entire attention to that work, being associated with his father and grandfather in the Polk Sanitary Milk company during this time. He began his connection with this firm in the capacity of a truck driver and worked his way steadily up until in 1914 his faithfulness and evident ability won for him the appointment to the position of secretary. For four years he ably administered the duties of this office, and in 1918 he also assumed the duties of the treasurer in addition to his other work. His work in these two positions was so successful that he was made general manager of the company a little later. His long experience with the milk business has made him a most able executive. He has been instrumental in placing the company in the high rank of the firms in its line in the United States, and his keen ability in financial matters has won for the firm the reputation of being one of the most substantial business enterprises in the city. His attentions are not confined solely to the milk business, however, for he is also secretary and treasurer of the Polk company, canners of grapefruit, with offices in Indianapolis and five factories in Florida. This company is one of the successful concerns in the fruit business and may be rightly claimed for the city in which its offices are located. The other officers of the company are: Ralph Polk, president, and Samuel O. Dungan, vice-president. In 1912, Mr. Dungan married Hazel Springer, of Indianapolis, and to this union have been born five children as follows: Annie Marie; Frances Louise; James Duane, Jr.; Samuel O., II, and Barbara Jean. In fraternal circles, Mr. Dungan is a member of the various Masonic bodies, he being a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Oriental Blue Lodge, the Oriental Chapter, De Mo1ay Commandery, and the Murat Temple of the Shrine, and he also holds membership in the Knights of Pythias and the Grotto. He is a member of the Marion Club, Co1utnbia Club, the Indianapolis Athletic Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and was one of the first fifty members of the Meridian Hills Country 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

Samuel O. Dungan, a representative of one of Indiana's oldest families and the president of the Polk Sanitary Milk company, was born May 16, 1871, in a log house in Johnson county, Indiana, the son of Stephen W. Dungan. The farm on which he was born was developed from land pre-empted by his grandfather, Elisha Dungan, who had driven from Virginia to Indianapolis in 1827. The patent to the land was signed by Andrew Jackson, and is now in possession of Mr. S. O. Dungan. The present house on the home farm was built forty-four years ago by his father, Stephen W. Dungan, and even at that early date the home contained twelve rooms with a furnace, bathroom and other conveniences almost unknown in the farmhouses of that period. The farm of about 600 acres was celebrated throughout the community, and is now owned by Mr. S. O. Dungan. Samuel O. Dungan spent the first twenty years of his life on the home farm, and received his preliminary education in the public schools of his community. He entered Franklin College at the age of fifteen and after attending the college five years took a business course in the Detroit Business University where he graduated in 1892. He came to Indianapolis, July, 1893, and embarked in the milk business with his father-in-law, Mr. James T. Polk, operating a retail milk business under the name of the Polk dairy. The company started in a small way, having but one wagon at the time of its inception, and confined its effort to that section of the city where it is now located. The firm grew rapidly, yet soundly, and in 1904 it was incorporated under the name of the Polk Sanitary Milk company, a name it has kept to this day. Mr. James T. Polk was made president at the time of incorporation, and continued in that capacity until his death, when Mr. Dungan was elected to fill that position. He has since administered the duties of chief executive. The company has enjoyed a rapid and healthy growth during the thirty-one years of its existence, and its incorporation in 1904 made possible the handling of milk on a large scale. In contrast to the single wagon with which the firm began operations in 1893, the concern now operates one hundred wagons and serves 25,000 families, handling approximately 50,000 bottles of milk every day. Nor is this success undeserved, for the managers of the company have spared no expense to insure a perfectly sanitary milk supply to its customers. The plant of the concern, located at 1100 East Fifteenth street, is the last word in modern appliances that eliminate the possibility of any contamination in the handling of dairy products. The company is rated in commercial circles as one of the most substantial business organizations in Indianapolis, and to Mr. Dungan's efforts this rating is largely due. In addition to the interests of his milk business, Mr. Dungan is also vice-president of the Polk company, grapefruit canners, and a part of each years is spent in Florida by him in looking after the affairs of that business, which is one of the strong factors in the citrus fruit canning industry. This firm has five factories in Florida and the offices of the corporation are located in Indianapolis. Mr. Dungan helped to organize and is a director of the following banking concerns: the Continental National bank, the Bankers' Trust company, and the Broad Ripple bank. His connection with these institutions has been as singularly successful as other business ventures, and this fact has stamped him as one of the able and substantial business men of Indianapolis. Mr. Dungan was united in marriage with Pearl Polk, of Greenwood, Indiana, in 1891, and to this union have been born two children: James Duane, who is associated with his father in the business and whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume, and Helen, the wife of Lester LeFeber, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Dungan has a hobby, a most practical one, that of building up farm properties, and country estates and his proverbial success has been shown even in this respect. Although the homestead farm was neglected for some time, he is now making it one of the most valuable farm properties in the state. It is rapidly becoming a model farm under his care and is an object of interest to the people in the neighborhood. He developed a fine country place north of Indianapolis, which he gave to his son, and at present, he is engaged in the development of a sixty-eight-acre tract which has a boulder house and garage located on the shores of Tippecanoe Lake. He is also erecting the most modern, dairy building on the old Polk Homestead farm which his company owns and which will be one of the great show places of the state. In fraternal circles, Mr. Dungan is a member of the various Masonic bodies, including the Oriental Blue, Lodge, Scottish and York Rites and Mystic Shrine, and of the Knights of Pythias. He also holds membership in the Columbia Club, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Marion Club, Meridian Hills Country Club, of which he was a charter member, Rotary Club, and the Art Institute. He is an elder of the Memorial Presbyterian Church of which he has been a devout member for thirty years . Politically, Mr. Dungan supports the Republican party in all national issues but prefers to exercise the right of franchise as he sees fit in local matters.

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

Zachariah Thomas Dungan is the third child and only son of Matthew and Hannah J. (Barker) Dungan, pioneer residents of Huntington county, was born on or near the banks of the Wabash River, in a log hut, December 7, 1859. He was reared on a farm and attended the country schools until seventeen years of age, when he began teaching, and in the summer attended and graduated from the Normal School at Danville, Indiana. He was appointed a cadet to Purdue University, but did not accept, preferring a teachers' course. He taught nine terms of school in the winter, and during the summer months assisted his father on the farm, and later engaged in newspaper work and reading law. On the day he reached his majority, Mr. Dungan was admitted to practice law at the Huntington County Bar under Judge James R. Slack, and for some time was connected with the firm of Kenner & Dille, and later formed a partnership with Judge Chas. W. Watkins under the firm name of Watkins, Dungan & Stults. He is a member of the Huntington County Bar, also practices before the Supreme and Appellate Courts and U. S. District Court. Mr. Dungan is a Democrat and has been active in politics, and in 1883, served as Clerk in the State Senate. He served two terms as Mayor of the city of Huntington, and during his incumbency as mayor, assisted in forming what is known as the "Municipal League of Indiana." Since 1901 he has been serving in the capacity of attorney and assistant claim agent of the Wabash railroad with headquarters at Huntington, having under his jurisdiction some 936 miles of territory. Mr. Dungan's father was born in Butler county, Ohio, and came to Union county, Indiana with his father in 1832. In his early life he was bound out to a farmer to work but in 1846 moved to Huntington county. He was rejected from the army in the Civil War on account of weak lungs, and was made Provost Marshall during the Civil War. The Dungan family traces back to the Castle family of Castletown, in County of Kildare, Ireland, which was the seat of the Dungan family. Rev. Thomas Dungan came to America in 1634 with William Penn's second expedition and located at Cold Springs, Pennsylvania, where with his own funds he built a log church. Joseph Dungan was paymaster in the Revolutionary army. Sir John Dungan was Lodge Peerage of Ireland in 1578. Our subject's great grandfather was born in Cold Springs, Pennsylvania, in 1778, and moved to Hamilton, Ohio, where his grandfather was born also. Mr. Dungan is a member of the K. of P., Elks, Red Men, Court of Honor (on which he was director of the grand lodge), Modern Woodman, American Insurance Union, Exchange Club, state and county bar associations. He was chairman of the 11th Congressional when he was elected to his present office. He was one of three Democrats to be elected on the state ticket and he led the ticket. Mr. Dungan married Lina Close, eldest daughter of George and Mary (Ellis) Close in 1880, and to whom two boys were born, Harry O., accountant with the Majestic Fuel and Foundry company, of Huntington, who is married and has one child, a daughter, and Carl M., who is attorney and claim agent for the Wabash railroad at Huntington, Indiana, is married and has two children. Mrs. Dungan died June 21, 1923. Mr. Dungan lives at the Washington Hotel.

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

Charles O. Durham, M.D., who has been a practicing physician in Indianapolis for thirty-one years, was born in Hendricks county, Indiana, March 9, 1867. He is the descendant of one of the old families of Indiana, for his ancestors on both sides of the family came from Virginia and Kentucky to Indiana and had settled here as early as 1820. He received his public school education in the schools of his native county, and for three years after he had completed his education, he taught school. He then spent several years in Kansas and left there to return to Indiana. At that time he decided to become a physician, and entered the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons. He received his degree of Doctor of Medicine from that institution in February, 1892, and at once became an interne in the City Hospital under George F. Eidenhartes. When he had served his term as an interne in that hospital, he went to the City Dispensary as an externe and served for a time in that capacity. Thirty-one years ago he took up the active practice of his profession, opening an office at 604 S. Illinois street, a location which he has occupied up to the present time. He has had a very successful practice, and is well known among the members of his profession as one of the able physicians in Indianapolis. For thirty-two years he has been the examiner for the Insurance Company of Virginia and he also does work for many of the large companies. Doctor Durham was a member of the staff of the City Hospital for a number of years. His excellent work as a surgeon caused him to be selected as a demonstrator of surgical anatomy and an instructor of anatomy for the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, a work in which he continued for many years. Doctor Durham is an ardent Democrat and has always taken an active interest in politics, serving on the Board of Health under Taggart and as county coroner from 1911 to 1914 inclusive. He owns a farm and considerable property in Indianapolis and has developed the former tract of land into one of the valuable farm properties of its section. In April, 1896, Doctor Durham married Mary Agnes Maley, of Indianapolis, and they have one daughter, Frances, who was educated in the public schools, St. John's Academy, and graduated from St. Mary-of-the-Woods, of Terre Haute, Indiana. She married Frank Metzger, the nephew of Albert Metzger, of Indianapolis, and they have four children: Mary Jane, Charles Joseph, Frank, Jr. and David. Doctor Durham is a Thirty-second degree Mason and a Shriner and also a York Rite Mason. He affiliates with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Both paternal and maternal ancestors were represented in the Revolutionary War. Wm. Tucker was an officer and served seven years in the Revolution.

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

Mary Bradshaw Hussey, one of the prominent residents of Indianapolis, was born in 1840, on a farm just east of that city and was the youngest of nine children born to her parents, John William and Margaret (Coyner) Bradshaw. The father of our subject was born in Virginia and served in the United States army during the War of 1812. He was a lineal descendant of John Bradshaw, who attained prominence under Oliver Cromwell during the English Commonwealth. Margaret Coyner was born in Virginia. She was of Scotch extraction, being a direct descendant of Archibald, Duke of Argyle, our subject being named in honor of Mary of Argyle. Every generation of the family has had an Archibald and a John, and the custom was continued by John William Bradshaw. Both the Coyner and the Bradshaw families removed from Virginia at an early date to settle on farms east of Indianapolis. Of the children born to John and Margaret Bradshaw, our subject is the only one now living. John Bradshaw, a son, lived on a farm near Indianapolis until his death; Archibald was a well known banker of Indianapolis, where his son Melville now resides. His other son, Archibald, died in 1923, having been an Episcopalian minister of Evanston, Pennsylvania. James Bradshaw, brother of our subject, was a successful real estate dealer and his son, Walter, now lives in Montana. The eldest sister of Mrs. Hussey married Dr. John Reynolds, of Indianapolis, and their daughter, Flora, married a Mr. Daniel Wheeler, whose daughter, Margaret, became the wife of Frederick Francke, who is connected with the Indianapolis Glove factory and who lives at the home of Mrs. Hussey. Mary Bradshaw Hussey was educated in the schools of Indianapolis. In 1873, she married Dr. John Russell Hussey, a native of Maine. He was educated in Bowdoin College, Maine, and in the University of Pennsylvania. Following his graduation from the latter institution, he came to Indianapolis and engaged in the active practice of medicine, in which he continued for a short time. He invented and patented the Hussey Dry Kiln Door Carrier and gave up the practice of medicine to manufacture his invention. In this enterprise he was highly successful and became known in business circles as one of the most able executives in Indianapolis. He died April 25, 1916, at his winter home in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Hussey bought the Woodruff home, which was built by the man who platted the town of Woodruff Place and which was the first house built in the town, being constructed in the old English style of architecture. Mr. and Mrs. Hussey were members of the First Presbyterian Church.

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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