A c A en o u 9 1 o > 5 8 2 33 3) =j 5 fHO'S O.SIER WlLBlJE'l; D. MESBIT WHO'S HOOSIER WHO'S HOOSIER By WILBUR D. NESBIT VOL. I INDIANAPOLIS THE BOBBS-MERRILL CO. PUBLISHERS Copyright 191 1 The Bobbs Merrill Co. WHO'S HOOSIER WHO'S HOOSIER ADE, GEORGE— Born in Kcntland in 1866. (rraduatcd fiuin I'urdue, thrilling a large audience !)}• his burning words to the effect that Rome was not built in twenty-four hours. Attended also the National Republican Convention in 1908. Dis- gusted l)y the fickleness of politics he abandoned his ambition to be a postmaster and continued writing. At the age of 3 he puzzled the family by his ma- nipulation of his alphabet blocks. Later in life he exemplified the proverb, that as the twig is bent the tree is inclined by restoring the alphabet to its rightful position in American letters. His ideals are u^sop and Cadmus. Has written and published many books, which have all been sold. Has writ- ten many musical comedies and plain comedies which have all been played. Many of them have not yet played out. Is a bachelor at the time of going to jiress. Handsome as a Greek god, but without the marble heart characterizing same. Fond of golf, mountain climbing, quoits, sailing, checkers and welsh rarebits. Lives on a palatial I wiicrs uuosiilR scale at Hazcldcn Farm, Brook, Ind., where he has a stud of two automobiles and a windmill. Keeps house at the Chicago Athletic Club. Went around the world with Ort Wells, thus breaking the record for that feat. Chosen Presiflcnt of the In- diana Society in 1910. Is a trustee of I'tu'due Uni- versity. Also grand consul of Sigma Chi in 1909. One of the few men wdio have made money from their morals. Motto! "Fill out the line, let the Caps come Where they may." ALLEN, E. M.— Born at Richmond, 1873. At- tended Earlham until his feelings were hurt, then went to Purdue. Graduated 1896. Made locomo- tives in Pittsburg, then made steel for awhile, but became interested in silicia and magnesia brick mak- ing. (Note: This was not silesia, the dress goods.) In 1903 became president of Fayette Mfg. Co., which w^as later sold to the Harbison Walker Refractories Co. Mr. Allen remained as president of his old company and director in the other until 1905. In 1906 he organized and became president of the American Refractories Co., Chicago. Ex- plored in Austria and located magnesia beds. Or- ganized Austro-American Magnesite Co. of Raden- thein, Austria. Alternates between America and Europe ; is a tired business man. WHO'S ii()()S11':r ALLEN, WILLIAM KEEGAN — P.orn in Evans- ville, March 4, nSuS. I'jitcrcd railroad business in 1890, Now secretary and treasurer Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway and looking forward hopefully. He is unmarried, but offers no excuse. ALLING, CHARLES, Jr.— Born at Madison in 1865. Graduated llanover and University of Mich- igan, receiving so many degrees he felt like old man Fahrenheit. Admitted to the bar in i888, and began practicing law in Chicago. Has been in politics ever since ; also an elder in Presbyterian church, (irand consul Sigma Chi, 1907-1909. In handsomest-man contest of Indiana Society de- clared Jwrs conconrs, 191 1. Unmarried, but open to argument. ARNT, CHARLES E.— Born in Michigan City, 1862. At an early age it was discovered that he wrote his name as illegibly as any bank president in the world. The future therefore, became simple. and he is now president of the Citizens' Bank of Michigan City. AUSTIN, WILLIAM BADEN — Born at Rensse- laer in i860. Named \V. Baden in honor of famous spot in native state. 15. A. Wabash College. On 3 WHO'S HOOSIER one occasion led all the classes at Wabash College, but eluded them by running up the court house alley. Practiced law until he came to Chicago in 1900. Since then has pierpont-morganed in a quiet way. The wolf never howls at his door; he is interested in a fur store. Suburb of Chicago named for him. Is a Republican and a Presby- terian and has refused many political appointments. Took second prize as declaimer at Wabash. Promi- nently mentioned in Indiana Appellate Court reports as the nucleus of a decision granting men the right to give away beverages in their own homes. Home address now 25 Scott St. Author of : " The Deficit and How to Relieve It." ADER, FRANK D.— Born in Putnam County ; once a member of Indiana legislature ; ran for pros- ecuting attorney of Putnam and Montgomery Coun- ties when Alton B. Parker ran for president — same result in each case; came to Chicago in 1905, left law for lumber. Freezing point Mason, Shriner and Knight Templar. BEARDSLEY, ALBERT R.— Born in Ohio in 1847. ^^'as state representative in 1899 and state senator in 1 905-1 907, but denies that he is a law- 4 WHO'S HOOSIER yer. Operates a large brick and stone factory at Elkhart. BEARDSLEY, ANDREW HUBBELL — His friends call him " Hub." Born Septcnihcr 25, 1864, on a farm near Granger, Ind. At an early age he heard of Kalamazoo, and went there to find out whether there really was such a place. He reports that there was. Went to Elkhart twenty-five years ago to manufacture things, and has been unwilling to quit. BEASLEY, JOHN T.— Was not a director of anything when he became a native of Sullivan •County in i860. Is now president and director U. S. Trust Co., of Terre Haute; director Qiicago, Terre Haute & S. E. Railway; director Indian- apolis & Cincinnati Traction Co. ; Director Citizens Gas & Fuel Co. ; director Commercial Club of Terre Haute ; trustee Terre Haute Savings Bank ; trustee Rose Orphans' Home ; trustee Y. M. C. A. ; member of the general assembly for three years. Is a lawyer, of course. BECKER, LEON V.— Born, 1808, in Kosciusko County. Went to Fort Wayne in 1883, and in 1889 caught the train for Chicago. Now resident part- WHO'S HOOSIER ner of Wolf & Co., and encourages insurance agents to send you calendars. BEVERIDGE, ALBERT J.— Born in Highland County, Ohio. Westward the star of Albert took its way. Practiced law in Indianapolis until they elected him U. S. Senator in 1899. See U. S. His- tory of the next twelve years. He made most of it. BINGHAM, JOHN W.— Born in Evansville, February 12, 1876. Moved to Chicago in 1899 to help run the New York Central Lines, and is still helping. He doesn't use a typewriting machine, but ought to. BROWN, WILL H.— Born in Indianapolis, 1873.' Now president and general manager Mais Motor Truck Co., of that city. A come-on-homer of the first water (carbonated). BRYANT, FRANK R.— Born at Crawfordsville, 1877. A.B., Wabash, 1897. I" 1904 came to Chicago, and is now in the electrical business. Earnest supporter of Indiana literary outj^ut. BUFFINGTON, EUGENE J.— Born in Guyan- dotte, W. Va. In 1890 located in Anderson with a wire, rod and nail mill in his valise. In 1898 be- 6 \\I1U"S UUOSIER came treasurer, director and member executive committee of American Steel & Wire Co., of Chi- cago. Js president and director of about every- thing between I^last Cary and Hannnond. Lives in l£vanston. BUCHANAN, WILLIAM W.— Pxjrn in 1868 and resided in IncHanapoHs until 1905, when he came to Chicago. Is treasurer and sales manager of Baker- \'awtcr Company, and a i'resbyterian golfer. BROWN, HENRY B.— Born at Mt. Vernon, O., sixty years ago. Began teaching school at 16. Realized that if the young idea should be taught to shoot it ought to know' where the target was, so established the Northern Indiana Normal School at \'alparaiso; it is now a university and the second largest school in this country. BOYLE, LAWRENCE P.— Born in Huntington County. In 1884 came to Chicago, but was mayor of Huntington before that. Practices law% keeps out of politics, and is happy. BAKER. FRANCIS E.— Born at Goshen in i860. Doesn't look it. Literar}- editor of University of 7 WHO'S HOOSIER Michigan college paper once. Read law with his father, practiced law in St. Paul, Minn., until 1885, when he returned to Goshen and became member of the firm of Baker and Baker. Later partner with Charles W. Miller. Elected judge of Indiana Supreme Court in 1898. Appointed judge of U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in 1901. Umpired ball game at Ade's farm in 1910. Lives in Goshen; married; three children. BRANNUM, WILLIAM S.— Born in Union County in 1 861. Came to Chicago in 1894 and went into lumber business. Enough said. Expert fisher- man and duck hunter. Does both at once. Pre- fers that to banquets. BOND, RALPH A.— Born in Fort Wayne in 1878. Came to Chicago in 1900. Law and literature be- ing cro.wded he went into lumber. BROWN, LAWRENCE E.— Born in Thorntown, 1865. Lived in Indianapolis until 12 years ago, when he came to Chicago. Head of claim depart- ment of Continental Casualty Company. BECKER, BENJAMIN VOGEL — Lawyer ; born Warsaw, Ind., June 20, 1871. Came to Chicago 8 WHO'S HOOSIER from Fort Wayne, 1887, and began to read law; was admitted to the bar by Supreme Court of Illi- nois, 1892, and Supreme Court of U. S., 1900, and continued in office of Jacob Newman ; admitted to partnership in 1898 in present firm of Newman, Northrup, Levison & Becker. Director in several corporations. BAUR, JACOB — Chemist, pharmacist ; born Louisville, Ky., October 12, 1856; graduate Phila- delphia College of Pharmacy, 1881 ; was in drug business in Terre Plaute, 1869-1890; also in flour mill business there, 1887-1888; since 1888, presi- dent and treasurer Liquid Carbonic Co., also presi- dent and treasurer l^'ederal Brass Works. Member societies of chemical industry of England and America, American I'harmaceutical Association. Re])ul)lican. Episcoi)alian. Recreation: Golf. BARR, WILLIAM BUTLER — General freight agent, Chicago Terminal Transfer R. R. Co. ; born in Washington County, Ind., July 16, 1854. Edu- cated in public schools of Washington and Johnson Counties, Ind., and at Hanover College, Ind. ; has been in the railroad business for twenty years ; since 1900 in present position as general freight agent of the Chicago Terminal Transfer R. R. Co. 9 WHO'S HOOSIER BARTH, LEWIS L.— Born South Bend, Ind., 1850. Began business career in 1869 as book- keeper for father in hunber and grain, lias been in himber business in Chicago since 1879; "vice- president and director Edward Hines Lumber Co., since 1892; also director John E. Burns Lumber Co., North Wisconsin Lumber and ^Ifg. Co. (Hay- ward, Wis.), Iron River Lumber Co. (Iron River, Wis.), White River Lumber Co. (Mason, Wis.). Repubhcan. Recreations : Fishing, motoring and golf. BANKS, ALEXANDER FRENCH — Born Craw- ford County, Ind., 1861. Entered railway service with the St. Louis & Southeastern Ry. Co., 1877, since which he was consecutively contracting agent for same, 1878-1880, at Evansville, Ind. Since 1900 president Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Ry. and Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern Ry. Director Con- tinental and Commercial National Bank, Commer- cial National Safe Deposit Co., Allis-Chalmers Co., South Chicago Savings Bank. BOYD, EDWARD B.— Born Greencastle, Ind., July 18, 1 86 1. Began railway service, 1883, in general offices C, R. I. & P. Ry. ; assistant to the vice-president " Gould system " since January i, 1908. Republican. Recreation : Outdoor sports. 10 WHO'S iioosii<:r BINYON, LEWIS DEXTER — Brick nianufac- Uircr. liorn Cedar Lake, Jnd., April 13, 1871. Taught district school in Lake County, Ind., until coming to Chicago in 1888; was employed by Hib- bard. Spencer, Bartlett & Co. a short time, then in wholesale department of Marshall ¥\ek\ & Co. three years ; identified with brick manufacturing in- dustry since 1893 and became secretary S. S. Kini- l)all P>rick Co., in 1902, and president in 1907. BUCKINGHAM, GEORGE TRACY — Lawyer ; born I)eli)hi, Ind., .April 21, 1864; educated com- mon schools and normal school, Ladoga, Ind. ; studied law in office of W. J. Calhoun, Danville, 111.; admitted to bar, 1890. Was a' member suc- cessively at Danville of law firms of Wilson & pjuckingham, Buckingham & Dysert, Buckingham, Dysert & Troup, Buckingham & Troup, 1893- 1908; came to Chicago, May i, 1908, at invitation of surviving members of firm of Defrees, Brace & Ritter, after death of William Brace, firm becoming Defrees, Buckingham, Ritter & Campbell, which continues as Defrees, Buckingham, Ritter, Camp- bell & Eaton. President and ciiief owner of Dan- ville Belt Coal Co. While at Danville organized or was financially interested in following com- panies: Ike Stern Co., mercantile corporation, Danville Department Store, Kelly Coal Co., Con- I I WHO'S HOOSIER sumers' Coal Co., Vermilion County Coal Co., Traer Coal Co., and various traction companies, allied with the Illinois Traction Co. Was district attorney Wabash Ry. Co. and then and now general counsel Illinois Coal Operators' Association. Toastmaster Indiana Society banquet, 191 o. BURTT, JOSEPH BEATTY — Born in Clark County, 1862. Went to college, became a lawyer. Came to Chicago in 1899. Orator, reformer and humanitarian. Member Sane Fourth Association, President Fraternal Education Association and other organizations. Democrat, Congregationalist, 32d degree Mason, K. P., Odd Fellow. CALDWELL, GEORGE B.— Born in New York State in 1863. Went to banking in Indianapolis in 1899, now manager bond department Continental and Commercial National Bank, Chicago. CAMPBELL, MARVIN — Twin brother of My- ron, both born March 13, 1849, near Valparaiso. Taught school for three years. Since 1870 has been a merchant, manufacturer and banker in South Bend. Was state senator 1883 to 1885. Metho- dist ; trustee of De Pauw. 12 WHO'S HOOSIER CAREY, LAWRENCE D.— I'>orn in Pennsylvania thirty-tivc \cais ago. Taught school in his native state and in Ohio, milking cows and pitching hay (luring his spare moments. Entered Valparaiso University in 1897, later took up the practice of law at Monticcllo and drifted into politics. Con- tinues to drift. CARLISLE, CHARLES ARTHUR — Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1864. Self-made man, and a good job. Railroaded, except two years at mold- ing public opinion on Ohio State Journal, until in the '90's, when he adopted Indiana as his own. Brevetted colonel for gallant service on guberna- torial staff. Once boomed for governor. Director, advertising manager, traffic manager and purchas- ing agent for Studebakers. Writes a poetic hand. Home, South Bend. CUSHING, GUY M.— Parents found him in a stocking Christmas morning, 1877. Schooled at Kcndallville ; universitied at Valparaiso, graduated Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, 1900. Grachiated Medical Department U. of I., 1904. Does nothing but surgery. Professor of surgery Hahnemann Medical College. Attending surgeon St. Bernard and Pullman Hospitals. Expert on 13 WHO'S HOOSIER appendicitis; we wrote an appendix for this book and he cut it out. CROSBIE, HADLEY M.— Born four miles south- west of Thorntown, Boone County, December 6, 1848. Rocked in -Quaker Cradle; moved to Iowa- in a prairie schooner in 1857; attended Sugar Plains Academy, 1868-1869. Taught school, studied the- ology, preached — then became life insurance agent. Been twenty-three years with Northwestern Life Co. COCKRUM, OAKLEY B.— Born in Booneville, 1883. Moved to Indianapolis at age of 6. Learned early rising at Culver. Skipping hastily over his departure from that institution, which occurred the morning after Hallowe'en in 1899, we point with pride to the fact that he is now assistant general land and tax agent of the New York Central Lines. Delta Phi, Phi Delta Theta, Scottish Rite, Shrine and Odd Fellows — and once had the grip. CRAVENS. JOSEPH MARSHALL — J'.orn in Jef- ferson County, 1859. '^^ '^S^ of 18 went to Craw- fordsville in quest of learning, and remained there five years. Took up the practice of law in i\Iadison, following it for five years. The high cost of living 14 WHO'S IIOOSII'.R made him sec the advantages of the farm and he went hack to natnre. Remained there ever since with the excei)tion of helpinj^ in state legislature during terms of 1903, 1905, 1907. kjii. Demo- cratic floor leader and unmarried. COFFIN. CHARLES EMMETT — On July 13, 1849, he selected Salem, Ind., as his hirthplace, hut later regretted his hasty action and moved to lUoomington. After giving IMoomington a reason- ahle length of time to become worthy of him, he went on to Indianapolis and entered the real estate l)usiness. Is the author of a book entitled, " The (Jist of Whist ": belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the IVI. E. church and the Repul)lican party, and says he is seventh in line frt>m Tristram Coffin of Nantucket, IMass. Tristram has never denied it. COLEMAN, W. H.— Native of Pennsylvania. Tried school teaching in New York. Found he could never get rich at it. Went into the lumber business at Indianapolis, and soon hatl to hire people to help count his money. Says he makes it a rule to avoid publicity. P>y long practice has become an able avoider. CRABILL, WILL G.— Claims that he was " Ixjrn on the banks of the Wabash," but probably was 15 WHO'S HOOSIER born on only one of them. Has lived in South Bend since 1882, and attended the law department of the University of Michigan in 1890-1891. Mar- ried in 1893. Since then has been practicing law, because if he didn't somebody else would. CROCKETT, ELMER — Born in St. Joseph County, 1844. h'oresecing that public opinion would have to be molded for some time to come, he- became a printer Facilis asccnsiis tripdium, as Dante observed. In 1872 he founded the South Bend Tribune and is now president of the company. Helped save the country in the early '6o's. COVERT, WILLIAM CHALMERS — Born re- publican in Democrat county of Johnson. Raised in a community that never has had a law-suit, a bridge party or a dance. Walked two miles and a half every day to school, and has never forgotten his lessons. Early fondness for fried chicken showed his theological trend. Could read and speak Latin at 12. Studied law, but learned that Walter Fisher and handsome Charley Ailing were planning to be Blackstones. (Not hotels.) Gradu- ated for the ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary. Now pastor Forty-first Street Presby- terian church. Has published volume of sermons and other writings. Works hard at chaplaining 16 WHO'S HOOSIER Indiana Society. Golfer and trout fisherman, yet neither swears nor lies! Held his temper admir- ably when Judge Baker called him out for stealing third at Ade's farm. Others held the judge. COLLIER, CLINTON C, M. D.— Born in Sullivan County, 1876. U. S. held big celebration that year. Caught a big fish at age of 4 — he says. Folks moved to Kansas, and at age of 17 our hero started out to see the world. Looked it over as far as Texas and concluded if it was as big the other way as the way he had come it was a whopper, Wliiled away idle moments in Missouri writing insurance. Fished his way to Tennessee, and when Spanish-American war broke out rushed to the front with 2d Tennessee. Transferred to regular army. What Sherman said of war is nursery talk compared to Collier's estimate. Came to Chicago, studied medicine, quit fishing, and is prosperous. COMSTOCK, DANIEL W.— Born in Ohio; grad- uated from the civil war as assistant adjutant-gen- eral. In 1880 was elected city attorney of Rich- mond, Ind. Later became prosecuting attorney, state senator, circuit judge and appellate judge. Now practicing law at Richmond and listening for his country's call. 17 WHO'S H COSIER CONKEY, WALTER BLAKESLEY — Born Ster- ling, Ontario, July, 1858. Learned the trade of printer in Chicago, and as a very young man started in business on his own account on a small scale; built up the W. B. Conkey Co., of which he has been president from the start, now having a plant at Hammond, Ind., and general offices in Chicago. Has printed some of the largest books and most extensive editions ever turned out in this country. Few center tables without a Conkey book beside the photograph album. CONRAD, PLATT M.— Began living in Indiana in 1890, when he moved from Chicago to Conrad, where he continues to get his letters, and do such voting as will not interfere with his banking busi- ness. CROXTON, HUGH WORTHINGTON — Born Jackson, Mich., 1879; graduated Fort Wayne High School, 1897. Began in real estate business in Chicago, 1901 ; real estate expert Cook County. Republican. Presbyterian. CARPENTER, HOWARD C— Was for • seven years sales and advertising manager South Bend Watch Co. ; is now in similar position with Rock- ford Watch Co. Served in Porto Rican campaign 18 WHO'S HOOSIER during Spanish-American war ; active in humane work; lecturer on salesmanship and advertising. CARRY, EDWARD FRANCIS — Born Fort Wayne, 1867; educated in public schools. First vice-president and general manager American Car & Foundry Co. CLENNY, JAMES EDISON — Born Lynn, 1854; educated Winchester (Ind.) High School and Day- ton (O.) Commercial School. Was with Crume & Sefton Mfg. Co., as bookkeeper, May 13, 1878- January i, 1888; elected secretary and treasurer; resigned, October i, 1888, to organize the J. W. Sefton Mfg. Co., Anderson, Ind. Since October, 1909, 2d vice-president, treasurer and general man- ager. Director Monroe National Bank, Moehle Lithographic Co. (New York), Imperial Brass Co.; vice-president and director American Foil Co. CAYLOR, WORTH ERNEST — Lawyer ; born Hamilton County, Ind., August 25, 1867; gradu- ated De Pauw University, A.B., 1890; LL.B., 1891. Was chief clerk for the law firm of Ilamline, Scott & Lord, 1891-1895; assistant city attorney, 1895- 1897; practiced alone, 1897-1904; in 1904 formed partnership with John J, Healy, in firm of Healy & Caylor, which was dissolved in 1906; since alone. 19 WHO'S HOOSIER CASSELL, BYRON — Born Clark County, Ind., April 21, 1854. Began active career as telegraph operator. New Albany, Ind., February 20, 1870; promoted to clerk in treasury department, L., N., A. & C. Ry. Co., 1875; chief clerk, 1880; treasurer C. I. & L. Ry. Co., May 12, 1906; also director and assistant secretary Indianapolis & Louisville Ry. ; director, secretary and treasurer Indiana Stone R. R. Co. ; director and secretary Consolidated Stone Co. ; secretary and treasurer Terminal & Warehouse Co., of Louisville. CARTER, OLIVER CLINTON — General freight agent. Born Bloomington, Ind., March 29, 1864. Since April i, 1885, in service of Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Ry. and its successor, the Chi- cago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ry. (Monon Route), as messenger, clerk and baggageman at Bloomington, Ind., 1885-1886; assistant agent same place, 1886-1887 ; clerk local freight office, Chicago, 1887-1889. Since August 15, 1902, gen- eral freight agent same road. Recreations : Mo- toring, hunting. CRAWFORD, MARK LAFAYETTE — Born near Pierceton, 1848. Rather than milk cows, left the farm in the winter of 1857. Journalistic career at Plymouth, consisting of washing the type, sawing 20 WHO'S TTOOSTER wood. Editor off ere, 1 ;;.; a prize to the lady solving a rebus the privilege of kissing young Crawford. When he saw the winner he went through the back window, neglecting to raise the sash. After more journalism at Warsaw — more platonic than the riymouth experience — he came to Chicago, con- nected with U. S. Department of Commerce and Labor. COTTON, JOSEPH BELL — Born at Albion, 1865; took degree of B.S. at jMichigan Agricultural College; admitted to bar, 1888, and since then has practiced in Dulutli. Solicitor for various mining and railway companies; officer in others. Seconded nomination of Roosevelt, 1904. Makes political and other speeches on provocation. Is a republi- can of the old sch(X)l and always heads his class. COX, SANFORD COLLINS — Born at Lafayette, 1863. Learned the alphabet at the printer's case. After long and varied experience in newspaper work (which characterizes the career of every newspaper man) he invented the Cox multi-mailer, which enables the publishers to wrap, address and mail thousands of copies of their bulwarks of re- form in very short time. Once went up in a bal- loon, and for a time lived on a farm near Paw Paw, Mich. These are the only really exciting ex- 2T WHO'S HOOSIER periences he has had. Now lives on Rural Route I, Mattawan, Mich. DALY, JOHN W.— Born at Canton, 111., June 2, 1868. Began work as a telegraph operator on the Wabash, Now general passenger traffic manager New York Central lines, west, with headquarters at Chicago. He has a private car, but has slept in an upper berth. DECKER, OLIVER C— Born in Evansville, 1866; educated public and high schools that city. Was connected with the German National Bank there for eight years, coming to Chicago in 1890. Was connected with American Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago, for approximately eighteen years, thirteen of which serving as assistant cashier. At present engaged in bond business with firm of Sonn- tag, Decker & Co. DEFREES, JOSEPH HOLTON — Born at Go- shen, 1859. Adopted law after leaving college. Practiced in Indiana, then came to Chicago in 1888, as a poor boy, carrying a market basket with his frugal store of $50,000. Every few days fame comes in and measures him for a new laurel band. Laurels have been rather destructive to his hair. Is a member of about every association in Chicago, 22 WHO'S HOOSIER also owns a hotel and is director of Farwell Trust Co. Served as president of Indiana Society with praiseworthy ability. Success is such a matter of course with him that he is reputed to be the orig- inal of the well known bright lexicon of youth. DOLMAN, WILLIAM L.— Born and raised in Kokonio; came to Chicago fourteen years ago. See city (Hrectory. DOX, CHARLES EDWARD — Born at Terre Haute, 1861. Educated in common and high schools of Terre Haute. Engaged in fire insurance business since 1881 ; came to Chicago, 1900, and has since been manager of London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co., and Orient Insurance Co. ; Mem. Western Union. DAVIS, GEORGE ADE — Named in honor of father of his country and his mother's family. Born at Kentland in 1884. Champion gopher catcher of his set in Kentland, also excelled in raising hogs and so forth. After making a forestry survey of Indiana came to Chicago and did news- paper work, but, wishing to wear jewelry went into theatrical business. 23 WHO'S HOOSIER DICKEY, WILLIAM E.— Born at Valparaiso not long ago, and educated at brother Brown's univer- sity down there. Came to Chicago in 1890 and asked constable where they kept the ladder of fame. Joined W. A. Alexander & Co., as consulting office boy, and is now a member of the firm. Takes a good picture. DURBIN, WINFIELD TAYLOR — Born at Law- renceburg, 1847. Private in union army; school teacher ; wholesale dry goods merchant — then moved to Anderson. Helped during the gas boom.- Colonel i6ist Indiana during war with Spain. Governor, 1901-1905. Political bee buzzes about him almost all the time, but he has never been stung. DEMING, CHARLES C— Born at Michigan City, 1882. Took up lumbering as his life study and is now living in Martinsville, where, in 1910, he or- ganized the Deming Lumber Co. DEWITT, CARROLL L.— Born in Findlay, Ohio, 1863, but educated in Indianapolis. Findlay is a town of gushers; DeWitt went into insurance busi- ness. In 1904 moved to Chicago as Western gen- eral agent of Newark Fire Insurance Co. Charter member of Ancient and Honorable Order of the 24 WHO'S HOOSIER Blue Goose, whatever that is. Is Most Loyal Gander of Illinois Pond and does plain and fancy honking. DYE, WILLIAM HOLTON — Has a weakness for Indianapolis, where he was born in 1863. Although he is a lawyer, he has never held a public office or even run for one. Believes in conservation and claims to have one of the most beautiful country residences in Indiana. DOUGHERTY, HUGH — Born in darkest Darke County, O., in 1844. Served in 94th Ohio Vol- unteers and was taken prisoner at Stone River, Tenn. Discovering who they had caught, the Con- federates for a time thought the war was over. In 1865 located in Bluft'ton, Ind., as a banker, in partnership with Uncle John Studebaker. Presi- dent now of Marion Trust Co., Indianapolis, and member of many directorates, also clubs. Helped catch the fatted calf last summer. DAVIS, WILLIAM J., Sr.— Born in Michigan, but moved to Elkhart in time. Shipped in U. S. navy as first-class boy in 1862. At the close of the war he entrusted the rehabilitation of the country to other hands and worked as tradesman, railway man, newspaper owner, drummer and bank cashier. 25 WHO'S HOOSIER He did these jobs singly, although he could have done them all at once. Met Jack Havcrly one day and became his partner. Got the Haymarket The- ater in Chicago, 1887. In 1890 secured the Colum- bia and in 1897 sold the Haymarket. In 1900 he and associates built the Illinois. Has a country home, Willowdale, near Crown Point. Has more friends and is the best friend of more people than anybody else you can think of. EATON, IRA TAFT — Born in Ohio, May 15, 1855. Publisher. With D. Appleton & Co., New York, 1876-1878; then with A. S. Barnes & Co., publishers, New York, until 1882, when came to Chicago and assumed charge of that company's in- terests in Illinois, continuing until 1896; organized the firm of Eaton & Co., publishers, 1896, of which he has since been manager. Republican. Meth- odist. Mason. EASTMAN, JOHN COATES— Born Eaton, Ind., December 19, 1862. Educated at Ohio State Uni- versity, 1878-1882; educated as civil engineer. Became owner Chicago Daily Journal, April 2, 1904, and president and treasurer Chicago Journal Co. Presbyterian. EBERHART, F. G.— Born in Mishawaka, April I, 1864. Vice-president and general manager 26 WHO'S HOOSIER Mishawaka Woolen Mfg. Co., since 1887, also officer banks, trust company, etc. Pastime : Farm- ing. Diversion : Automobiling. ENDLICH, CHARLES — llorn in Chicago in 1859. Was for a year or two the only white child in Denver. After prospecting for gold and silver in Colorado, he decided that the prospecting was better at Mishawaka, and has not been disappointed. He can wear a last year's hat without causing his credi- tors to become nervous. ENGLISH, WILLIAM E., CAPTAIN, COLONEL, ETC.— A.D.C. on staff of Gen. Wheeler during Spanish war ; A.O.C. and other things on staffs of Governors Mount, Durbin and Hanley ; Past Com- mander-in-Chief, Past Grand Exalted Ruler, Past Grand Master and ex-President of nearly every- thing worth while. Has lived in Indianapolis forty- six years and has become addicted to the habit. Elected senator in 1908 and 1910; member of so many clubs that he has to pay dues every week in the year; owner of theaters, hotels, business blocks and a country residence. Favorite motto : " Taft and Taffy." ELLIOTT, GEORGE B.— Born at Indianapolis, 1868. Was sent to the legislature in 1896. Now 27 WHO'S HOOSIER cares not who makes the laws of a nation so long as he can underwrite its bonds. EATON, WILLIAM L.— Born at Auburn, love- liest village, etc., 1877. Graduated Northwestern University. Secretary Standard Glass Co. Mem- ber various clubs. Very dignified, ])ut approachable. FRASER, DANIEL — Born in Nova Scotia in 1855. Rectified that error by locating in Fowler, Ind., and practicing law. Writes a perfectly legal hand, and it will require a sitting of the supreme court to interpret most of his autobiography. Original copy can be seen on application to the secre- tary. Most of it looks like isothermal lines. Was once fined for contempt of court, but got his money's worth. His first name is really Donald, but when he writes it it looks like anything from Dairy to Dingit. FAIRBANKS, CHARLES WARREN — Born in Union County, O., 1852. Began practicing law in Indianapolis. Elected U. S. Senator in 1897, reelected 1903. Elected vice-president of the United States in 1904. Has addressed annual ban- quet of Indiana Society. Has performed many other notable public services. Got undeserved 28 WHO'S HOOSIER reputation of being cold and distant during one national campaign. In reality is compelled to wear damper over his disposition to keep it from over- heating. FAIRMAN, FRED W.— I5orn at Logansport in 1876. In 1893 he concluded that if he ever was going to be a member of this Society he had better begin qualifying, so he came to Chicago and began specializing in bank stocks and bonds. Twelve years later our hero formed a partnership with F. M. Zeiler, under the name of Zeiler, Fairman & Co., to handle bank stocks and investment securities, and is now able to talk of billions as easily and nonchalantly as some of us refer to the weather. FAROVID, JOHN R.— Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sept. II, 1871. Graduated from Harvard in 1896 and has used the broad " a " ever since. Organized the Citizens' Trust and Savings Bank at Indiana Harbor for the purpose of becoming presi- dent of it. Favorite pastime : Riding to and from Chicago. * FIELD, ELISHA C— Born in Forter County, 1842. Reatl law with S. I. Anthony; graduated University of Michigan. Hung out his shingle at Crown Point, 1865. Sent to legislature in 1868. 29 WHO'S HOOSIER Circuit judge for ten years. For twenty-three years chief of law department of L. N. A. & C. Ry. For eight years has been vice-president and director. Fnthusiastic hunter and fisherman. FISH, FREDERICK SAMUEL — Born in New Jersey, 1852; graduated in law; realized that the Jersey mosquito might have its patriotic appeal, but that as a state flower it was a failure ; located in South Bend as director and general counsel Stude- baker Brothers Manufacturing Co. ; now president Studebaker Vehicle Co. of New York, and director and chairman, first vice-president, and so on, of all the companies he cares to give his time to. Lives in South Bend. FISHBACK, CHARLES F.— Born in Indiana in 1856, middle name is Fremont, after the General. Was born during the Free Soil campaign. (Note: — The Free Soil campaign does not refer to Wil- liam C. Free.) Practiced law on the Pacific Coast, then located in Chicago. Famous as a raconteur, and also wrote a Monon poem last June. FREE, WILLIAM C— Born in 1868 in Alex- andria, but raised in Prosperity and still lives in it. Career embraces picture frames, crayon .portraits, head of Illinois Sewing Machine Co., and Free 30 WHO'S HOOSIER Sewing Machine Co. Inventor of everything he has made. Chief programme planner of the society. Prominently mentioned in "The Star Spangled l')anner," this being referred to as the " land of the Free." FOLEY, T. J.— Born in Ohio in 1866. Lived in h^ort Wayne for twenty-one years. Has helped to run the Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio, and Union Pacific Lines, and is now assistant general manager of the Illinois Central. Never ceases to regret that his right to issue passes has been taken away. FORTUNE, WILLIAM — Born in Boonevilie, May 27, 1863. Got his education as reporter, city editor and editorial writer in Indianapolis. In 1898, received from the citizens of Indianapolis a loving cup in recognition of his services in promoting the general welfare of the city. In 1905, elevated by the Emperor of China to the rank of mandarin and decorated with the order of the Double Dragon. President of all the Indiana telephone companies controlled by J. P. Morgan & Co. Wonders why the poor are unhappy. FOSTER, S. M.— Is president of a lot of things in l'\)rt Wayne, and invented the shirt waist, which has brought him more money than has ever been 31 WHO'S HOOSIER earned by all the poets of Indiana. Wears a well- rounded beard, and is a graduate of Yale. FOSTER, SAMUEL M.— Born in York State, 1 85 1. At 14 began dry goods business as errand boy in New York city. Saved his money and at 20 bought an interest in his brother's business in Troy. In 1874, quit business and went to college. After dallying with journalism went into business in Fort Wayne, and originated ladies' shirt waists. Why ask? Of course he got rich. FLEMING, STEPHEN B.— Born in Fort Wayne, 1871. Still lives there. Educated at Notre Dame. Served two terms as state senator; manufacturer of paper, window glass and beer. FRASER, DON — Born near Montreal during the siege of Sebastopol, but the siege went right on. Hung around Niagara Falls for .thirteen years be- fore making up his mind to move on to Benton County, Ind. Complains that his friends never write his name correctly, which shows that they imitate his autograph. In addition to being a Ca- nadian, he is a lawyer. FRINK, GEORGE OTIS — Born at Indianapolis, 1874. Newspaper artist; father of " Circus Solly." 32 WHO'S HOOSIER FERGUSON, CARL — Born at Logansport, 1889. Yale '10. Came to Chicago, 191 1; constructing engineer with Thompson-Starrett Co. Ambition — to hve long enough to have a longer biography. FINNEY, SAM — Born Attica, 1864. Educated at Wabash College. Began business for himself at West Point, Ind., at age of 21, and later was in the grain commission business at Detroit, Mich., for five years; after that operated a line of ele- vators along tiie Wabash R. R. ; came to Chicago, 1901, joined the Chicago Board of Trade, and has since conducted a grain commission business. Re- publican. Episcopalian. FENTON, WILLIAM TAYLOR — Banker ; born on farm near Madison, 1848. Entered banking house of Fletcher & Sharpe, Indianapolis, as a boy, serving for ten years; then went to Merchants' National Bank, Chicago, as discount clerk ; and afterward cashier for six years of the First Na- tional Bank of Ottumwa, la. ; returned to Chicago, 1 891, assisting in organization of National Bank of the Republic, of which he became cashier ; vice- president same since 1897. Has served as presi- dent niinois Bankers' Association, Chicago Clear- ing House, two terms, and Chicago Bankers' Club; life member Art Institute of Chicago. 33 WHO'S HOOSIER FENTON, HOWARD WITHROW — Born Indi- anapolis, 1877; banker. Ilcgan in a clerical posi- tion with N. W. Harris & Co., 1895, ^^^ remained with them and their successors, the Harris Trust & Savings Bank, becoming treasurer in 1907, director and member executive committee, 1909, and vice- president and treasurer in 191 1; also president of the Schiller Co. FULLER, W. E.— Born at Richmond during the war. Has lived in Peru and admits it. Was with Bufifalo Bill, Barnum & Bailey and other shows long enough to see his literature pasted on two- thirds of all the barns in this country. His present business is insuring malefactors of great wealth against going to jail, thus keeping the jails from becoming overcrowded. GLENN, JOHN M.— Born in Fort Wayne. Moved to Monmouth, 111., when a mere child ; came to Chicago in 1886. Was a newspaper reporter for a number of years, and is now secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers Association. Ever and anon Fate comes around and measures him for a new boom. Has every qualification for statecraft, appearing at his best in a silk hat and having a handshake that never loses its magnetism. 34 WHO'S HOOSIER GREEN, EDWARD W.— Born in Fountain County, 1863. liaseball fan. Also general agent of the M. K. & T. system at Pittsburg, Pa. Began as a hardware merchant in Madison, Kan., and pushed the business so hard the opposition bought him out. Tiien became connected with the Santa Fe at Empria, then came to Chicago and was in the steel business, after which he retired to the quieter life of Pittsburg. Since he went to that city the government has authorized the spelling of its name with an " h." GATES, CHARLES MORTIMER— Born in Steu- ben County, 1855. Taught school for a while, but decided manufacturing butter packages was more to his liking. Subsequently organized and headed a $4,000,000 corporation which makes dairy supplies of all kinds, except milk. Retired from active busi- ness because of ill health. GARBER, MICHAEL C— Born at Madison in 1850. He was with his father. Col. M. C Garber, w^hcn he accompanied Sherman on his march thn)ui;li the Carolinas. Graduated at Hanover Col- lege, and became connected with the Madison Courier in 1872. Has been connected with it ever since. Has also been connected with the Madison 35 WHO'S HOOSIER postoffice to some extent, and wants to get the Ohio River improved. GURLEY, ROBERT E.— liorn in 1858 on the banks of the Wabash, far away, where the moon- light is fair and the candles twinkle through the sycamores. Will sing it, nnless. While his father was in the army, little Robert, though only 5 or 6, kept the family — worried. Came to Chicago in 1906, and is a serious-minded engineer. GRAHAM, GEORGE W.— Lived the first ten years of his life at Tcrre Haute. Since then has lived in New York, Chicago and other places out- side of Indiana. Vice-president Delta Kappa Ep- silon fraternity ; vice-president Cornell Society ; vice-president Northwestern Association. Recre- ation : Real estate. GRIFFIN, L. D.— Born, 1859, in Rush County. Classical education at Butler University, also got prince albert suit when graduated. Has diploma framed somewhere. Remembers a mint bed near his birthplace. Favorite song, " Backward, Turn P.ackward, O, Time, in Thy Flight." Once a Rushville law partner of Jim Watson which speaks well and who speaks well of him. Now treasurer 36 WHO'S HOOSIER Parry Mfg. Co., Indianapolis; unmarried, lives at Columbia Club, and stands pat — in politics. GOODWIN, JOHN S.— liorn, i., 1887; A. M., 1890. Won scholarship at College of Physicians and Surgeons ; took faculty prize for highest stand- ing; graduated 1897. Studied and traveled in Europe. Practices his profession in Chicago. JORDAN, JAMES H.— Born in West Virginia, 1842. Came to Indiana when 12 years old and lived on farm near Corydon. Served in 45th Indiana volunteers during Civil war ; was twice wounded. Graduated in law and literature at Wabash. Admitted to bar in 1869. Practiced law until he became a member of the Supreme Court of Indiana. Home, Martinsville. JOHNSON, AUGUST H. W.— Born in Chicago, January 9th, 1869. That was why his parents named him August. Has lived in East Chicago, Ind., since he was 20 years old. Veteran of the Spanish-American war, and built most of the sky-scrapers of East Chicago. Is a Knight of Pythias and an Elk, though married. JOHNSON, EVAN — Born at New Castle in 1859. Claims to have worn redtop boots, a red scarf, greased a saw with bacon rind, thawed a 5^ WHO'S HOOSIER Ijuinp, paris greened pulatoes and devoured crack- lings. Went to Washington, 1). C., with testimon- ials from the village editor, his Sunday School teacher and the local i)lutocrat. Came to Chicago in 1900 and engaged in publishing a trade paper. Never did much other literary work. JOSEPH, CARL — Born at Viucennes, 1843. Father was first man to sell ready-made clothing in Indiana. Located in Chicago in 1886. Head of Carl Joseph Tailoring Co. Golfer — makes 18 holes in 125 (Bogy 79). JENKS, L. B. — Became a traveling salesman in 1876, and has about decided to continue in the business. Once lived in Indianapolis; but now lives in a satchel. Can shave himself without waiting for the engine to take water. JENNINGS, GEORGE T.— Born in New Albany, 1868. Moved to Indianapolis, 1880. Came to Chicago, 1892, and is in charge of this territory for the T, A. Snider Preserve Co. JUDAH, NOBLE BRANDON — Born Vincennes, 1851. Student X'incennes University and Indiana State University; Ph.B., Brown University, 1872; studied law in ofiice of Hitchcock & Dupee, and 53 WHO'S HOOSIER now senior member Judah, Willard, Wolf & Reich- mann. Vice-president South Side Elevated R. R. Co. JACKSON, JOHN LUTHER— Born Stockwell, 1866. Ph.B., DePauw University, 1889; A.M., 1892; LL.B., Chicago College of Law, 1893. Ad- mitted to bar, 1892 ; became a member of the firm of Bond, Adams, Pickard & Jackson, 1892. JONES, G. EDWIN — Desires us to say right here and now that he has led and is living a simple life in Chicago, claims to be oldest Hoosier exile here, having trekked in in 1859. For further partic- ulars see city directory. JOHNSON, O. ROMEO — Born in Dublin (Ind.), 1856. Adopted journalism in 1876 in Indianapolis. Worked on Journal till 1884; since then with the News. Vice-consul general of U. S. at London 1889-1890, and is gradually replacing his H's. Was general agent L. E. & W. Ry., 1897-1900. At these times he was not on payroll of the News. Mentioned in one of Shakespere's plays, where Juliet wildly inquires : " O, Romeo, wherefore art thou?" and pauses for a reply. Gets none, as she does not use the want columns of the News. 54 WHO'S HOOSIER KNOTTS, ARMANIS F.— Born in Ohio, 1858. Came to Indiana in 1868. Began practice of law at Hammond, 1888. Planned city of Gary, 1906; bought 8,000 acres for the steel company, and is called the " Father of Gary." President and of- ficer of several financial concerns. KIMBROUGH, HAL. CURRY — Born in Ohio, 1872; moved to Muncie and lived there many years. Built a steam heating plant in Muncie and did no other literary work. Came to Chicago for metro- politan training and now has some one to answer the phone for him. KEMPNER, ADOLPH — Born in Germany in 1869 and came to America in 1882. Graduated from Elkhart High School in 1885. Became a member of the Chicago Board of Trade in 1899, and is associated with " Corn King " Phillips. Is fond of editions de luxe, music, horses and fishing, and longs to become a toast-master. KEMPNER. HARRY B.— Born at Elkhart in 1893; came to Chicago in 1891 and devotes himself to advertising. Expert at Kelly pool. KELLER, LOUIS J— Born in Noble County ; in lieu of biographical data tries to convince us that 55 WHO'S HOOSIER neurasthenia is good for people. Intimates that his object in hfe is to make the doctors happy. Reads Emerson on " Compensation." Insinuates that this volume should be called " Biographical Inflammation." For further data consult telephone directory. KERN, JOHN WORTH — Born in Howard County, 1849. Lawyer. In 1900 and 1904 led democratic forlorn hopes as candidate for governor; assisted Bryan in 1910. Elected U. S. Senator to succeed Albert J. Beveridge. Made good speech at Indiana Society banquet in 1910. Post-graduate democrat of the old school and never gets mixed in his talks to the voters. KAPPES, CHARLES R.— Born in Kentucky, 1859; three years later induced parents to move to Indianapolis. Came to Chicago in 1892 and went into real estate business. Lives in Evanston ; plays golf and sells anything from a barn lot to a state. KING, HOYT — Born at Danville, 1870; lived in Indianapolis many years ; came to Chicago 1892 ; ad- mitted to bar 1893. Filled one epoch as militant reformer; now vice-president Chicago Transfer and Clearing Co. 56 WHO'S HOOSIER KEEHN, ROY D.— Born at Ligonier, 1875. Graduate in law with degree Juris Doctor, Univer- sity of Chicago Law School, 1904. Football player and good lawyer. After May next his office will be in Otis building. KANE, THOMAS — Born in Adams County, Ohio, in 1837. yVdanis County, is the one where the thriving industry of vote-selling was recently dissolved by the courts. Mr. Kane's Scotch Pres- byterian church brethren served as judge and jury in those cases. Came to Tipton County, Ind., in 1848. Taught school; began merchandising; moved to Greenfield in 1868; to Indianapolis in 1870 and to Chicago in 1872. Successful business career ; for eight years past president American Spiral Pipe Works. President board of trustees and elder in Presbyterian church; regards his life work for the past 35 years the circulation of literature on tithing as the only adequate means for church and mission- ary support. KELSEY, HORATIO N.— Born in Ohio, 1865. Moved to Indianapolis, and attended public schools and Butler University. Went into insurance — usual ladder of success. Veteran state militiaman of Indiana. Manager Western Department Sun Insurance Co., and lives in Evanston. 57 WHO'S HOOSIER KINSEY, CARL D.— Born at Fort Wayne, 1879. Came to Chicago by way of Lafayette, arriving here in 1895. Musical manager of Lyon & Healy; sec- retary of the Apollo Club (O, you Apollo!) and prominent in music and masonry. KUHNS, E. LOUIS — Born in 1858, somewhere, but began farming in Indiana early in life. Now over six feet in his stockings — he is, not he has. Railroad constructor out west in 1880, helping build the Sante Fe. Ranched after that. Com- missioner Public Works, Chicago, under Hemp Washburne. Now with Studebaker Co., and re- cently was given a farewell dinner to celebrate his much-mourned departure for New York. KENYON, CLARENCE A.— Born before the war, in Michigan. Graduated at Ann Arbor ; vaccinated for the law — and it took. Has lived in Indianapo- lis since 1891 ; is a good roads agitator, thus stimu- lating the drama in the outlying districts. KITCHEN, JOHN BRADLEY — Born Indianap- olis, Ind., March 7, 1857. Educated Riverview Academy, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and the Hill School, Pottstown, Pa. ; Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. ; class of 1879; unmarried. Engaged in stock and 58 WHO'S HOOSIER bond brokerage business at Chicago since October, 1881. KEMP, EDWARD MILTON — Born German- town, (J., 1805. Educated public schools of Ger- mantown, O., and Otterbein University. Began business career in 1884, in employ of the Wabash (Ind.) Screen Door Co., just then organized; re- sided there until 1889, when removed to Rhine- lander, Wis., and in 1900, to Chicago, where are located the principal offices of the company, of which he has been president and treasurer since 1897; also vice-president National Wash Board Co. LANDIS, KENSHAW MOUNTAIN — Born in Ohio in 1866; attended public schools in Logans- port; graduated Union College of Law, 1891 ; ad- mitted to bar same year. Practiced law in Chicago ; was jirivate secretary to Secretary of State Gres- ham ; judge U. S. District Court since March 28, 1905. Once fined John D. Rockefeller $29,000,000, but John D. had his fingers crossed. LANDMAN, LOUIS — Born, and village cut-up of Waynctown, until he became floorwalker of the railway station there. Practiced playing the clari- net and was transferred to Indianapolis. Now G. 59 WHO'S HOOSIER P. A. Michigan Central Railway, with office in LaSalle station. LEWIS, BENJAMIN F.— Born near Liberty, and was named for Benjamin Franklin, who also wanted to find liberty. Was born in a log cabin, and is still patiently waiting for a national convention to call him. Drove an ox team when a lad — thus developing his conversational powers and lungs. In 1880 organized the Lewis Publishing Co., of Chicago, and is its president. LINDSEY, CHARLES T.— Born in South Bend and took first prize at a baby show. Went into banking business and clings to the opinion that money is unfit for food after it is ninety days old. Fond of fishing, and before one gets away he makes it sign an affidavit as to its size. Lives at South Bend. LONG, AUSTIN H.— Born at Crawfordsville 31 years ago; uncle died and left him in charge of sheet metal factory. Moved it to Kankakee, then sold out and came to Chicago so he could attend our annual dinners. LA PIERRE, FREDERICK N.— Born in 1880, at Walkerton. Class orator at South Bend at 17. 60 W iiU'S ilUOSiER After lie sat down it was accepted as finally decided that Rome was not built in a day. Wrote poetry while in high school, and sang in choir. Managed a lecture company, too. Is now sales manager American Lock Nut Co. LEMMON, THOMAS A.— Born at New Albany, 1841. Moved to Texas in 1858, when Texas, like the other place only needed more rain and some social life. Back to Indiana in i860; to Cincinnati in 1 861 and rode a horse four years during the war. Came to Chicago in 1866; went into the coal business — and you know what that means. LEVI, EDWARD J.— Born in Peru in 1868. (n-aduated from the high school and adopted the clothing business. Has traveled in every county in the U. S., where clothes are worn. Located in Chicago in 1905, in wholesale clothing business. Lives in Winnetka and can make an auto eat out of his hand. LENFESTY, JOHN R.— Born in Madison, 1873. Came to Chicago in 1901. Was T. P. & F. A. of the Frisco Line in Chicago and San Antonio both at once, which caused his hair to bleach. Realiz- ing there was too much strain in the straddle, he 61 WHO'S HOOSIER went into the electrotyping business and can now pay his fare on any old railroad. LONG, JESSE R.— Born in 1866 in Lawrence County. Claims he had his choice between red hair and bow legs and chose the hair. Practiced law in Bloomington, III., and Muncie. Now prac- ticing law in Chicago. Belongs to a golf club, but can't find the pill. LEVINSON, SALMON OLIVER — Born Nobles- ville, 1865 ; educated old University of Chicago, 1883-1885; A.B., Yale University, 1888; LL.B., Lake Forest University, 1891. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1891, and since in general practice; member firm of Newman, Northrup, Levinson & Becker since 1892. Director of Acme Harvesting Machine Co. END OF VOL. I Ui\ 3 1205 02529 2481 icsdiiitiinNHK.iiiNAi iiimAHYiAciinY AA ()00 915»?0 5