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BIOGRAPHIES
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)
Source:
Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio
and Representative Citizens.
Publ. Biographical Publishing Co. - Chicago,
Illinois -
1903
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ISAAC R. LANE, who represents the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company's interests in Barnesville, Ohio, is
one of the city's representative men. He was born October 20, 1842,
and is a son of Harrison and Rebecca (Cox) Lane. His
great-grandfather was Thomas Lane, who died December 10, 1819,
at the advanced age of 107 years, and his grandfather, Richard Lane,
died in the same year, at the age of 42 years. His father was born in
Maryland, July 14, 1812, and died October 1, 1875. In 1833, he was a
citizen of Belmont County. On December 25, 1834, he married Rebecca
Cox, the daughter of a widow, whose husband died in 1833. After
the death of Mr. Cox. his widow with her son and four daughters
moved to Barnesville and their first night spent in Warren township
was one of misfortune. They stopped over night with Thomas Tannyhill,
in a house west of the city, and there the son, Isaac, fell
down stairs and was instantly killed.
The primary education of Mr. Lane was obtained
in a little, old, brick school house in Barnesville. At the age of 16
years he entered the printing office of the "Barnesville
Intelligencer," as a compositor, under George B. McClellan, who
was a son-in-law of the late Jesse Judkins. On August 5, 1862,
the young printer enlisted as a private in Company H, 94th Reg., Ohio
Vol. Inf., and saw hard service until the close of the war. At that
time this regiment, which was a part of Gen. George H. Thomas'
famous 14th Army Corps, was actively engaged in the Tennessee
campaign, and participated in the battle of Chickamauga, together with
the hardships at Chattanooga, where the brave soldiers stood fast
until the Bragg siege was raised by the successful battles of Lookout
Mountain and Missionary Ridge. The gallant 94th took part in
Hooker's battle above the clouds, and left many of its brave men
on the held. Mr. Lane also participated, in the summer of 1864,
in the capture of Atlanta, and marched under Sherman to the
sea. Resting for a short time at Savannah, the regiment's active work
was resumed, and the march was continued through the swamps of the
Carolinas, in constant rain; but, nevertheless, it safely reached
Washington and took a conspicuous and deserved part in the final grand
review. It was mustered out June 5, 1865, although out of the 1,000
brave men who had loyally marched away but three years before, only
238 men, battered and travel-worn, but honored, remained to tell of
the horrors of war, and to congratulate each other on a safe return.
Since the close of the war, Mr. Lane has been
chiefly engaged in the railroad service, and has held many positions
of responsibility. For a time, he was in a railroad office at
Bellaire; he was chief bookkeeper of a wholesale house; he was for a
time in Columbus: and for several years he was secretary and treasurer
of one of the large iron companies of Portsmouth, Ohio. Since 1878 he
has been the trusted agent for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
at Barnesville. and is held in the highest esteem by the officials of
that great line.
On February 18, 1868, Mr. Lane was united in
marriage with Mary A. Warfield, a daughter of the prominent
citizen and noted surgeon. Dr. J. W. Warfield, who won
distinction as surgeon of the 77th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and was also
made brigade and division surgeon. Four children were born to Mr.
and Mrs. Lane, namely: Rufus H., Fred W.,
Jessie, and Isaac. Rufus H. entered the United States Naval
Academy, in 1887, and graduated from that institution in the fall of
1881. lie served through the Spanish-American War on Admiral
Sampson's flagship, the "New York," and after the war was promoted
to be a captain. He is now serving on the U. S. battleship "Kentucky,"
in Chinese and Japanese waters. Fred W. completed a course at
the university at Wooster, Ohio, and graduated from the medical
department of the University of Pennsylvania, in 1893. lie is now one
of the leading physicians and surgeons of Cambridge, Ohio. Jessie
and Isaac have passed through the city schools. The
family is connected with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Lane has
been a lifelong Republican in politics and is actively interested in
the success of that party. He has taken part in many public
enterprises and has served in many civic positions. For three years he
was a trustee of the Belmont County Children's Home; for two years a
member of the Barnesville City Council, and for six years the very
useful president of the Board of Education. He was honored with an
election as commander of G. A. R. Post No. 220, and was a delegate
from Ohio to the national encampment held in 1886, in San Francisco.
Mr. Lane fulfills the ideal of a first-class
citizen. In his business he is honorable and upright, in public life
he is conscientious and painstaking, and in social life he takes a
prominent position on account of his genial disposition and pleasing
personality. The family is held in the highest esteem in Barnesville. |
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ELLIS P. LEE, editor and publisher
of the Barnesville Enterprise, which is one of the leading
local papers of Eastern Ohio, was born in Berks County,
Pennsylvania, Aug. 16, 1842, and is a son of James and Lydia Lee,
of Berks County.
Mr. Lee was born in the same house (which is
still standing) in which Daniel Boone was born, and by
intermarriage of his ancestors with the Boone family is
distantly related to the noted Kentucky hunter. He can also
trace his ancestors back more than fifteen hundred years, by the
marriage of his great-grandfather to the daughter of Edward
and Eleanor Foulke, descendants of the royal families of
England and Wales. The genealogical tables of the Foulke
family show different lines of descent from about 300 A. D.,
through Edward I., William the Conqueror, and the various
kinds of Great Britain, down to the time the Foulkes came to
this country in 1698 and settled at Griswold, Pennsylvania.
In 1861 Mr. Lee graduated with honor from
Westtown Boarding School, the well-known school of the Society of
Friends, near Westchester, Pennsylvania, and then engaged in
teaching school in his native county, later following his profession
in Columbiana County, Ohio. Mr. Lee subsequently took a
commercial course and graduated from Crittenden's Commercial
College, in Philadelphia; in 1867 he moved to Barnesville where he
entered the First National Bank as its bookkeeper, and was later
placed in the responsible position of cashier. His faithful
and efficient service in this capacity continued through nine years,
and upon resigning this position he engaged, for a short time, in
the nursery business.
It was in 1878 that Mr. Lee first became
connected with the Barnesville Enterprise, entering as its
foreman and local editor, and it was soon realized by himself and
friends that this congenial work promised great purchased the
property and good will, and under their management the paper has
gained in popularity until at present it is a welcome visitor in
almost every home in the city. Mr. Lee has shown
excellent business ability and is a writer of force and character;
he is able to present the local news in mostpleasing form, and
vigorously champions all progressive and laudable enterprises.
In his work he is ably assisted by the talented lady who is his
wife.
In 1869 Mr. Lee was united in marriage with
Octa M. Dove, who is a daughter of John and Maria Dove,
both of whom are natives of Maryland, and were among the early
settlers in Barnesville. Two children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Lee namely: Laura D., who died in 1883, and
Charles E., who resides with his parents. Both our subject
and wife are active members of the Methodist Church and are
prominent in the social life of hte city. For a number of
years Mr. Lee has been a member of the Masonic fraternity,
and belongs to Friendship Lodge, No. 889, F. & A. M. and Barnesville
Chapter No. 69, R. A. M.
Source: Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio
and Representative Citizens. Publ. Biographical Publishing Co. - Chicago,
Illinois - 1903 - Page 483 |
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JOHN IRA LEWIS, of
Lamira, Goshen township, Belmont County, is emplooyed in the double
occupation of farming and milling, in which he has met with profit
and prosperity. He was born Oct. 10, 1845, in Monroe County,
Ohio, and is a son of Charles W. and Lydia A. (Gregg) Lewis.
Charles W. Lewis was born in the Keystone State
Aug. 13, 1818, and was a son of Isaac and Mary Lewis; the
former was born in 1774 and died in 1843. Charles W. Lewis
followed farming all his life, except a few years when he was
engaged in mercantile pursuits in Monroe County, Ohio. During
his youthful days he wagoned over the mountains, and was a resident
of his native county until 1844; in that year he removed to Monroe
County, Ohio, and thence to Belmont County in 1850, where he
purchased his farm in Goshen, Smith and Richland townships, and
resided upon it until his death. He owns 75 acres in both
Goshen and Smith townships and 57 acres in Richland township, all of
which he improved to the best of his ability. On Feb. 14,
1840, Mr. Lewis was united in marriage at Plainfield Friends'
Meeting with Lydia A. Gregg, who was born in Belmont County
in August, 1819, and their union was blessed with eight children,
six of whom are living at the present time. Both Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis were members of the Society of Friends. Mr.
Lewis was school director for a number of years, but declined
any other office. His death took place Nov. 27, 1888; his
wife's demise occurred a few years later. Both were people of
integrity and industry, widely known and well-to-do, and at their
deaths they left very few, if any, who entertained anything but the
best of feeling toward them.
Our subject's brothers and sisters are as follows:
John G. and Mary, both of whom died when but two years of
age; Isaac W., who is a merchant of Logan County, Ohio, born
June 20, 1841, married Ella Stewart and has three children -
Frank, Roy and May; John Ira is the subject of
this sketch and his record appears below; William H., born
Dec. 24, 1851, is a resident of Philadelphia, where he has been
engaged in business as a wool commission merchant for 25 years;
Mary A. married David Cratty, a glass manufacturer of
Findlay, Ohio, and has a daughter, Nellie, born Jan. 16,
1886; Julia E., born May 10, 1857, married Frank B.
Wilkinson, who resides in Logansport, Indiana, and has two
children, Charles W. and Grae A.; and Charles
Sherman, born Aug. 12, 1864, who married Miss M. Wengt,
has one son, C. W., born in 1899, and resides in Findlay,
Ohio, where he is engaged in the glass business.
John Ira Lewis received his education in the
common schools of Belmont County and worked on the farm until he was
16 years of age. At this time the Civil War commenced to
threaten the Union, and in May, 1862, he enlisted in the
three-months' service as a member of Company A, 85th Reg. Ohio Vol.
Inf., and was sent to guard Rebel prisoners at Camp Chase, where he
remained until the expiration of his term of service. While he
was serving as a guard during this three-months' service, a call was
made for volunteers from the ranks to go to Kentucky to take care of
John Morgan and his marauding band. Mr. Lewis,
with a number of his comrades, responded. At another time a
call was made for volunteers to go to Covington, Kentucky, to hold
the place against Gen. Kirby Smith. Mr. Lewis
again responded, and after his duty was over there and he returned
to Camp Chase, he found that the other members of the company had
been mustered out quite a while before and had gone home. He
also returned home after serving 15 days over his term of
enlistment. This did not finish his war experience, however,
for in February, 1864, he re-enlisted as a member of Company D, 43d
Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and continued in the service until the close
of the conflict. His first battle was experienced May 13 to
15, 1864, in the conflict before Resaca, Georgia, the starting of
the Atlanta campaign. He also participated in all of the
battles of the campaign until the surrender of Atlanta, and then
marched with General Sherman to the sea, then through the
Carolinas on to Petersburg, thence to Richmond and to Washington
City, where in the grand review that followed he spent the happiest
days of his life. From Washington he proceeded to Louisville,
Kentucky, where he was on guard duty for a time and afterward was
ordered to Columbus, Ohio, and was mustered out of service on July
17th, just in time to return to his home by July 19th, where his
parents, his paternal grandmother and his maternal grandparents were
all waiting to welcome him.
Mr. Lewis began life as a farmer in the summer
and a teacher in the winter months, and he continued agricultural
pursuits from 1870 until November, 1900, the latter year being the
date of his purchase of the Belmont Roller Mills, which he has since
operated in connection with the farm work. The farm consists
of 150 acres, from which the coal has been sold, so it is devoted to
general farming. The mill is one of the latest and most
improved model roller mills, is 80 by90 feet and four stories high.
Mr. Lewis buys and grinds the grain and feed and his mill is
as neat and clean as any place of its kind in the county. The
capacity is about 60 barrels in 24 hours, and most of the flour is
shipped to the East.
Mar. 3, 1870, Mr. Lewis was united in marriage
with Mary J. Parks, a daughter of William and Maria
(Campbell) Parks, and a great-granddaughter of John Nichol,
whose history is given in another part of this work. The union
has been blessed with eight children, three dying in infancy.
The others are: Harry W., born Apr. 3, 1871, who runs
the farm with his father; Della M., born Sept. 30, 1874, now
Mrs. George K. Phillips, who has two children, Nellie M.
and William; and Charles W., born Feb. 19, 1880;
Anna B., born Oct. 23, 1881, and William Parks, born Aug.
13, 1885, who are living at home. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
are members of the Presbyterian Church. In fraternal circles
the husband is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In
politics he takes an active interest, and is now trustee of his
township, to which office he was elected two years ago by his party.
All the citizens of Lamira have the highest opinion and friendship
for Mr. Lewis and his worthy wife.
Source: Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio
and Representative Citizens. Publ. Biographical Publishing Co. - Chicago,
Illinois - 1903 - Page 714 |
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JOHN MILTON LEWIS. Among the
leading citizens of Belmont County, Ohio. John Milton Lewis occupies a
prominent position. As president of the First National Bank of
Barnesville; as the founder, secretary and general manager of the
Barnesville Window Glass Factory; as one of the promoters of many of
the public-spirited enterprises of the city, and as an influential and
social figure, Mr. Lewis has been conspicuously identified with the
progress and development of Barnesville for the past 30 years.
Mr. Lewis comes of Welsh ancestry. His family record reaches far back
into the past. From a history of Delaware County, Pennsylvania,
compiled by George Smith, we learn:
"Henry Lewis emigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Wales in
1682, bringing with him his father, Evan Lewis, supposed to have been
born in 1622, and his son, Henry Lewis. Henry (1) was known as the
friend and correspondent of William Penn. He was foreman of the first
grand jury that ever sat in Philadelphia."
Henry Lewis (1) settled on a tract of 600 acres of land in the
northeast part of Haverford township, Delaware County, about six miles
from what was then Philadelphia. This property has long since passed
out of the hands of the family. It was once owned by the grandfather
of Gen. George B. McClellan, and in 1878 by a Philadelphia merchant by
the name of Ashurst.
Henry Lewis (1) died in 1688. His three children were:
Henry (2),
Samuel and Elizabeth. Henry Lewis (2) married a daughter of
Joseph Hays in 1693, and their five children were: Isaac,
John, Elizabeth, Samuel and Jacob. John
Lewis, son of Henry (2), married Catharine Roberts, daughter of Abel and
Mary Roberts, at Radnor Monthly Meeting,
near Philadelphia. Their seven children were as follows: Abel,
Mary, Samuel, Rachael, John, Evan and
Elizabeth. Samuel Lewis of this family
married Catharine Hoag and died in 1810. They had eight children,
namely: Henry, Samuel, Jacob. John, Isaac,
Jehu, Elizabeth and Beulah.
Jacob Lewis, the third son of
Samuel and Catharine (Hoag) Lewis, was
born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, October 12, 1760, and died October
8, 1829, at his home at Lewis' Mills, Belmont County, Ohio. Mary
Lewis,
wife of Jacob Lewis, was a daughter of Joshua Bundy and was born near
New Bern, North Carolina, April 10, 1777, and died November 7, 1859.
They had a family of seven children, namely: Hannah, Rachael,
Ira,
Abel, Reece, and two children, Evan and Mary, who died in infancy.
Abel Lewis, son of Jacob
and Mary Lewis, and Lucinda M. Gregg,
daughter of. Stephen and Asenath Gregg, were married by Friends'
ceremony in Plainfield Meeting House early in 1835. To them were born
four children, namely: John Milton, Reece G., Stephen Albert and
Juliet C., all of whom were born on a farm near Lewis' Mills, where all
grew to maturity except Stephen Albert, who died December 20, 1861.
Abel Lewis was born in Mount Pleasant township, Jefferson County,
Ohio, June 2, 1810, and died while on a visit at the home of his
daughter, Juliet C. Dove, in West Liberty, Iowa, on December 21, 1866.
His remains were brought to his home at Barnesville, Ohio, and
interred in the Southern Cemetery.
Lucinda M. Lewis, the mother of our subject, was born May 17, 1807,
and died December 22, 1861, two days after the death of her son,
Stephen Albert, and both lie buried at Plainfield, Ohio.
A second marriage of Abel Lewis took place on August 26, 1863, at
Flushing, Ohio, by Friends' ceremony, to Hannah W. Hirst, who died
October 22, 1886.
Rebecca B. Holloway, daughter of Samuel
and Sarah Holloway, of
Flushing, Ohio, was united in marriage to John Milton Lewis November
16, 1858.
Three children were born to this union: Alice Holloway, Estella Z.
and
Mary Sharp, all born in Belmont, Ohio, where our subject and his wife
located after marriage, he engaging in the dry goods business.
From 1865 to 1871 Mr. Lewis was engaged in the wholesale grocery
business in Philadelphia, and from 1871 to 1881 was in the same
business in Barnesville, Ohio. In 1883 he, with others, organized the
Barnesville Window Glass Company, with which he has been since
connected in the capacity of secretary and general manager.
Mary Sharp Lewis, daughter of John
Milton and Rebecca B. Lewis, was
married to Robert Ross Watt, June 11, 1891. They have since lived in
Barnesville and he, at present, is president of the Watt Mining Car
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THOMAS L. LEWIS, national
vice-president of the United Mine Workers of America, is a man of
powerful and original individuality, and in the labor circles in the
country is known as one of the best organizers. He was born at Locust
Gap, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1865, a son of Thomas and Mary J. (Jones)
Lewis, both of whom were born in Wales.
The paternal grandparents of Mr. Lewis were Thomas and Margaret Lewis,
natives of Wales, who reared a family of nine children, two of these
still surviving. The grandmother died in Wales, and the grandfather at
the age of 71 years married a second time and immigrated to America.
Thomas John Lewis, his son and the father of our subject, was born in
South Wales, May 15, 1834, and died February 7, 1883. Until he was 18
years of age he followed farming, and then became a miner, continuing
in that occupation through life. In his native country, on February
13, 1860, he married Mary J. Jones, and in 1864 they immigrated to
America, locating first at Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, where they lived
two years, and then moved to the coal regions of Luzerne County,
Pennsylvania. In 1879 Mr. Lewis moved to Perry County, Ohio, and died
at Shawnee, in the Hocking Valley coal district, at the age of 49
years, leaving his widow with 10 children, eight sons and two
daughters, all of whom are still living. Mr. Lewis was a member of the
Methodist Church and a man of industrious life and exemplary habits.
On October 7, 1889, the family removed to Martin's Ferry. With the
assistance of her two eldest sons, Mrs. Lewis had undertaken the task
of rearing this large family to honorable and respected maturity, and
nobly did she accomplish it. It would be a pleasant task for the
biographer to place before the readers of this volume a record of the
achievements of this most estimable woman. She has been permitted to
see the reward of her sacrifices and self-denials in the establishment
of this family of fatherless children in respected and, in some cases,
in prominent positions in life. Her 14 children bore these names: William T., Margaret, Thomas L., Ann, Lewis C, John H., Margaret,
Llewelyn (1), Llewelyn (2), David, Isaac, Mary J., Stephen and
Elias.
Of these, Margaret died an infant in Wales; Llewelyn (1),
Daniel and
Mary J. also died in infancy.
William T. Lewis, the eldest son of the family, who is now a
successful attorney in Columbus. Ohio, for many years was very
prominently connected with labor movements not only in Ohio and
Pennsylvania, but through many of the other States. His ability
brought him to the front in the earlier organizations, and during the
period when he occupied the position of general master workman of
District No. 135, Knights of Labor, he was chiefly instrumental in
combining and bringing about the consolidation of mine-working
societies into the union which is known to the world as the National
Progressive Union of Mine Workers. He was selected as national
secretary. On account of his peculiar fitness, he was selected to make
a tour of this country in the interests of the miners, serving thus
for six months. He then resigned in order to become a member of a
commission formed to represent the miners' interests at the Paris
Exposition. This was known as "The Scripps-McCrea League Expedition,"
and was composed of 40 representatives of American labor
organizations, its object being to study, investigate and compare the
conditions of laboring classes in England, France, Germany and
Belgium, with those of the United States. This commission was
productive of satisfactory results. After his return in 1888, Mr.
Lewis was admitted to the bar, having previously been thoroughly
prepared. In 1892 he was appointed by Gov. William McKinley, labor
commissioner in Ohio, and served in that capacity for four years,
organizing labor forces later, in the interests of the Republican
party, in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, a part of Wisconsin and a
portion of Kentucky. In the same year that Mr. McKinley was defeated
for Congress, Mr. Lewis suffered the same fate in the Thirteenth
Congressional District.
Ann, the eldest living daughter of the mother of our subject, married
Thomas W. Ashton and resides in Athens County, Ohio. Lewis C, John H.,
Isaac and Stephen are mill workers at Martin's Ferry.
Llewelyn is
vice-president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel &
Tin-Plate Workers, of the 2nd District, and resides in Martin's Ferry.
Margaret is Mrs. Thomas Johns, of Martin's Ferry. Elias, the youngest
of the family, is a music teacher in Martin's Ferry.
In the lad of tender years, who earned his daily pittance in the mine
and acquired his education at night, were to be found those attributes
which have elevated Thomas L. Lewis to his present influential
position. The steady application, the plodding industry, the
assumption of responsibility,—all contributed to the formation of a
self-reliant character. Seven fruitful months were passed at the
Lebanon (Ohio) Normal University, but with that exception, Mr. Lewis
had but the opportunities for educational advancement offered by the
night schools. He continued to work in the mines until 1897, when he
was elected secretary of the Ohio miners' organization. He filled that
position until January, 1900. At that time he was elected to his
present position as vice-president of the United Mine Workers of
America. During 1896-97 he served as president of the Ohio Federation
of Labor, which organization was composed of the various trades unions
in Ohio. When the family removed to Martin's Ferry from Perry County,
Mr. Lewis moved to Bridgeport. He has taken a deep interest in various
enterprises of his city, and was elected to fill an unexpired term on
the School Board, and later became a member of the City Council.
In his connection with labor troubles, Mr. Lewis has always favored
intelligent reasoning between employers and employees, advocating
strikes only as a last resort, advancing many sensible arguments in
favor of his position, declaring that after a strike is organized both
factions are more arbitrary, and it is then harder to come to terms of
agreement, and that a compact finally reached under such conditions
lacks permanence. In his efforts with the workers he has always
exerted his best endeavors to avoid strikes, for so frequently they do
not reach the trouble and are sure to beget hard feeling. In his
responsible position Mr. Lewis is called upon to display qualities
which but few men possess,—an organizing faculty combined with a calm
judgment and wise discrimination which enables him to not only readily
come to the root of a matter, but to be able to convince others. His
personal magnetism is such that a leader of men requires. He enjoys
the confidence not only of employees, but also the respect and esteem
of those who employ.
On December 28, 1892, Mr. Lewis was united in marriage with Sarah
Jenkins, a native of Wales, who came to America when a child with her
parents, William and Mary Jenkins, the former of whom followed the
trade of molder in Wales, but became interested in mining in America.
Some 10 years were passed in Maryland, but in 1882 Mr. Jenkins removed
with his family to Bridgeport, Ohio, and there both he and his wife
died. Their family numbered nine children, as follows: Esau, Sarah,
Hannah, William, David, Edith, Victoria, Mollie and a child, the
eldest of the family, who died in Wales at the age of six years. Esau
is an expert mill worker employed at Martin's Ferry and David resides
with him and works in the mill, as does William also. Hannah died in
Maryland at the age of two years. Edith and Victoria reside at
Plymouth, Pennsylvania, with an uncle, Rev. Jacob Davis, a Baptist
minister. Since the death of her parents, Mollie resides with her
sister, Mrs. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have a lovely home in
Bridgeport, its chief and most valued adornments being two beautiful
daughters, Mary E. and Margaret E. Mrs.
Lewis is a member of the
Baptist Church.
Mr. Lewis' fraternal connections are with Lodge No. 181, F. & A. M.,
of Bridgeport; the Foresters of America; the Knights of Pythias, Ohio
City Lodge, No. 54; the Knights of the Golden Eagle; the Maccabees,
and the Elks. In politics Mr. Lewis is a Republican. His life
interest, however, is centered in his great work. Few men have known
more of the inside life of a miner than he. Born and bred one, he
knows their needs, their trials, their limitations and their just
rights. His influence among them is far reaching, and it is reasonable
to suppose that he cherishes the hope that the day is not far distant
when the troubles between mine workers and mine employers will be
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LICHTIG, LEVI,
proprietor of the large department store located at Nos. 3000-3016
Union Street, Bellaire, Ohio, is most successful merchant, excellent
citizen and self made man. Through his own able efforts he has
built up a large and prosperous business, become the owner of much
valuable property, and is financially interested in a number of the
prominent commercial enterprises of this city.
The birth of Mr. Lichtig was in Austria in 1862,
where he resided and acquired his education until 1882, when he came
to America. Locating in the city of New York, he employed his
first year in selecting a permanent location in which to open up a
small business and selected Bellaire as the scene of his operations.
At No. 3016 Union street he first engaged as a merchant in a popular
selection of articles which he could sell for five or ten cents.
His pleasant manners, excellent stock and fair and honorable dealing
soon brought him custom, and as it gradually increased he purchased
the building and added to his goods until he now owns the block
inclusive between Nos. 3016 and 3000, with about 110 feet
of frontage on Union street. His great department store includes
these departments: Shoes, clothing, gents' furnishings, dry
goods, notions, hardware, tinware, jewelry, optical goods, etc., and
in connection conducts the only loan office in the city, this being a
great accommodation to many persons. Quite recently he has added
to his holdings in the city the Eberly property on
Belmont street and there conducts a furniture business. Although
Mr. Lichtig personally superintends his large
enterprises, he employs a number of skilled and accommodating helpers,
his business on Union street requiring eight salespeople.
Mr. Lichtig is a man of keen business judgment and is
a wise adviser to many who wish to invest money, his own success
demonstrating his business shrewdness and capacity. He is
interested in the Merchants' & Farmers' Bank, and also the
Mason Heater Company and Driggs Baking
Company, both of Bellaire, and is a stockholder in the Rich
Enamel Company of Cleveland, Ohio. His marriage was to
Rosie Rich of Zanesville, Ohio, and his residence is on the
upper floor of his great store building. In political sentiment
Mr. Lichtig is an active Republican, and he is
fraternally connected with the Bellaire Lodge, No. 378, of Odd
Fellows. He belongs to the Hebrew Congregation. In
business circles in Bellaire our subject has a high standing as an
upright man, and few citizens are more generous in their contributions
to worthy charities.
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THOMAS L. LODGE, for many years engaged
in farming, is now a member of the firm of Lodge & Hayes,
merchants at Bannock, Belmont County, and is also serving his fifth
year as postmaster at that place, having been commissioned to that
office under the first McKinley administration. He is a son of
Thomas and Rebecca J. (Smith) Lodge, and was born in Wheeling
township in 1864.
Thomas Lodge was an influential
man during his active years, and is now living on the old homestead in
Wheeling township. He was born in 1823, a native of Loudoun County,
Virginia, and his vocation was that of a farmer. He was united in
marriage with Rebecca J. Smith, daughter of Joseph
and Rebecca Smith; She was born in Richland township
in 1830, and is still enjoying life at the old homestead. These
parents had seven children, namely: Joseph, living in Harrison
County, Ohio; Nancy E., who married William G. Hayes,
the partner of our subject in his store at Bannock; Emmet,
deceased; Mary A.; William S., living at home; Thomas
L.; Alice L. The first marriage of Thomas Lodge was contracted
with Nancy Ellen Merritt, and they had three children: Sarah
E., deceased; John M., of Wheeling township; and Aimer,
also deceased. Our subject's father and mother were both members of
the Presbyterian Church, and in politics Mr. Lodge was a firm
Republican. lie served two terms as Infirmary director with credit,
and his ability won the commendation of all.
Thomas L. Lodge followed farming for a
number of years after attaining manhood's years, but for the past u
years has been identified with mercantile life at Bannock, in
partnership with his brother-in-law, William G. Hayes. He has a
large patronage, which speaks well for the business and those who
conduct it. and their stock is complete and is of the best of its kind
obtainable. The proprietors are among the foremost citizens of
Bannock, and have a reputation for strict integrity and fair dealing.
Mr. Lodge finds various duties as postmaster to occupy
his attention, but he is genial and accommodating and gives
satisfaction to all concerned.
In 1890 Mr. Lodge was united in matrimony
with Etta E. Wiley, a daughter of William and
Esther Wiley, born in Richland township in 1868. Their
family consists of five children, whose names are as follows: Cleon,
Eldred W., Kenneth Leroy, Wilma Lucille, and
Esther Estella. Cleon was born July 2, 1892, but is now
deceased; Eldred W. was born December 29, 1897; Kenneth Leroy
and Wilma Lucille are twins and their birth occurred May
16, 1899; Esther Estella's birth occurred January 2.
1902. The parents are members of the Presbyterian Church and are
active workers in church affairs. In politics Mr. Lodge
is a Republican and works for the good of his chosen party. |
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