eral of Ohio, at Cleveland, and in the spring of 1878 was admitted to the bar in that city. In the fall of the same year he removed to Caldwell, where he still practices his profession. Mr. Watson is a Republican and a Methodist. He was married in 1874 to Miss Lettie A. Brown, a native of Cuyhoga County, and is the father of one child. E. II. ARCHER, now a clerk in the CAPELL L. WEEMS is an able young lawyer, who is fast earning for himself an honored place in the ranks of the profession. He was born at Whigville, Marion Township, July 7, 1860. He attended the common and normal schools until the age of sixteen, when he began teaching school, and taught with occasional interruptions until he began the practice of law. He studied law under the tuition of Dalzell & McGinnis, begin-adjutant-general's office at Columbus, ning at the age of nineteen, and was admitted to the bar in October, 1881 He then took a position as superintendent of schools at Senecaville, Guernsey County, where he remained until 1883. In the spring of that year he settled in Caldwell, and entered upon the practice in partnership with James M. McGinnis, Esq. Mr. Weems was elected prosecuting attorney in 1884, and has ably discharged the duties of that position. In November, 1883, he was married to Mary B. Nay. CLARK M. WATSON, was born in Seneca Township, Noble County, June 15, 1847. The Watson family were among the early settlers of that township. He was educated in the normal schools and at the Ohio Wesleyan University, graduating from the classical department of that institution in 1874. For the three years succeeding his graduation he served as superintendent of schools in Chesterville, Morrow County, Seville, Medina County, and Fredericktown, Knox County, meantime reading law in his spare moments. next entered the law office of Hon. L. R. Critchfield, ex-attorney-gen He was reared and educated in Noble County. He read law with Hon. J. M. Dalzell, was admitted to the bar about 1877, practiced in Caldwell with success until 1885, when he went to Columbus to assume the duties of his present position. ADAM J. SMITH, from Muskingum County, studied law in Caldwell, and was admitted to the bar about 1877. He practiced here for a short time. He then removed to Kansas, where he now holds the position of prosecuting attorney. RUSSELL W. SUMMERS, son of Dr. R. P. Summers, was born near Summerfield in 1854. After receiving an academical education he began the study of law in the office of Belford & Okey, and in September, 1878, was admitted to the bar. He began to practice, in Caldwell, in 1879. He married Miss Lillie Moore, of Renrock, Noble County. IRVIN BELFORD, Son of Jabez Belford, served as clerk of courts from 1872 to 1878, and about the close of his second term as clerk was admitted to the bar. After a few years he removed to Toledo, where he is at present assistant prosecuting attorney. CHARLES T. LEWIS, who served for a time as cashier of the Noble County Bank, began his legal studies in Marietta and finished them in Caldwell, where he was admitted to the bar about 1878. Forming a partnership with Irvin Belford, he practiced with him in Caldwell until 1882, when both removed to Toledo. D. A. JENNINGS, editor of the Press, is among the younger representatives of the legal profession in Caldwell. See Chapter XIV. CHARLES A. LELAND was born in Sharon, Noble County, in 1860. He is the son of B. M. Leland, a prominent citizen of this county. He received a common-school education, read law in the office of Dalzell & McGinnis, and was admitted to the bar in 1881. Mr. Leland has been a teacher since he was sixteen years old, and is at present (January, 1887) the teacher of the Caldwell grammar school. CHAPTER XIII. THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. REMARKS UPON THE PHYSICIAN'S VOCATION - EARLY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN NOBLE COUNTY — DR. ZIBA LINDLEY, OF BROOKFIELD, 1815- DR. DAVID MCGARRY, THE PIONEER PHYSICIAN - AN ESTIMATE OF HIS CHARACTER - HE DIED IN 1851-THREE OF HIS SONS SUCCESSFUL DOCTORS-DR. WILLIAM MCKEE-MR. JAMES F. CAPELL AND OTHER PHYSICIANS OF SARAHSVILLE-MEDICAL HISTORY OF SHARON, SUMMERFIELD AND BATESVILLE — THE PHYSICIANS OF CALDWELL, EARLY AND LATE THE PROFESSION IN OTHER TOWNS AND VILLAGES-HIRAMSBURG - MOUNT EPHRAIM HARRIETTSVILLE - -CARLISLE, EAST UNION AND MIDDLEBURG — JACKSON TOWNSHIP, DEXTER CITY AND FULDA. - poet who was also a physician, | is this true of the country doctor said: 'God and the doctor we alike adore Just on the brink of danger-not before, Although the physician's vocation is justly regarded as among the most important of human pursuits, it is nevertheless true that, considering the qualifications and the labor required, it is among the least profitable, in a pecuniary sense. Especially who attends faithfully to his work and holds himself in readiness to attend to all calls, by day or night, in "winter's cold or summer's heat." Such a man is a public benefactor; and although he is often poorly paid, even in thanks, the world could not do without him. In this chapter it has been the endeavor of the editor to give the name of every physician of prominence who has resided in the county, together with such facts in the his tory of his life as could be gathered from trustworthy sources. 1 signification, but the departure of one who, living, was worthy I the noblest name with which ures-a man: one of those very few who regard their neighbor's welfare as their own and do unto others as they would that others should do unto them DR. ZIBA LINDLEY was one of the the Almighty stamps his creatpioneer physicians. He settled in Brookfield Township about 1815, and for several years was a successful medical practitioner. He was probably the first regular doctor who settled within the limits of the county. He was a son-in-law of Judge William Rannells, one of the early pioneers. DR. EBENEZER BOWEN and his brother, Dr. George Bowen, of Waterford; Dr. John B Regnier, Dr. Hodge and Dr. Benjamin Brown, of Macksburg, all had more or less practice in the valleys of Duck Creek in early years. 1 * * * * The poor may bless his beneficence ; the rich, his talent and skill; his friends his never-failing radiance of affection; his enemies, if any he had, his kind and forgiving disposition. and a merciful and all-wise God will take charge of the rest." Dr. McGarry was a native of Ireland, and graduated in medicine at the university of Glasgow. He came to America when a young man and about 1816 settled in Olive Township, near what afterwards became the village of Olive. He was the first physician of prominence in the county, and with the exception of Dr. Wm. McKee, and one or two others, probably the only medical graduate in the county up to the time of his death. His practice was extensive. He was sound in judgment, and in every way well-fitted for his calling. He was therefore one of the most respected and honored citizens of the community in which he resided. He married Miss Reed after coming here, and was the father of several sons. Three of these sons, Samuel, Robert and John, adopted their father's profession and were all prominent as good physicians. Though not having the educational advantages which their father enjoyed, they mourn the loss of any political had a good knowledge of medicine, Dr. George Bowen, of Waterford, Washington County, had a large practice throughout the western pertion of Noble County. Dr. Clark of Seelysville, Morgan County was, another early doctor who practiced in the same field. Dr. McGarry, of Olive, and Dr. Ziba Lindley of Brookfield were the only resident physicians at an early day in the western part of the territory now forming the county. DR. DAVID MCGARRY may properly be regarded as the pioneer physi cian of the county, inasmuch as he was the first medical graduate to settle in this section of the country, and had through life an extensive practice. He died at his home in Olive Township Oct. 6, 1851. The Investigator of the same date said of him: "In his death we shall not | and were competent practitioners. Dr. Samuel McGarry, who died at Olive in 1874, was an unusually excellent physician and was held in high esteem. His brothers, John and Robert, also practiced in the county until their deaths, and were generally popular. Noble County Andrew C., Isaac DR. ORVIL O. MCKEE is one of the prominent physicians of Caldwell. He was born in Olive Township Feb. 9, 1854. After attending the common schools and academies of this locality, he took a four years' course at the University of Michigan, graduating from the medical department of that institution in 1882. Immediately afterward he settled in Caldwell where he has since been pursuing his vocation with good success. Dr. McKee was married to Sarah Whar ton, of Cambridge, in 1885. DR. JAMES F. CAPELL was one of the brightest and best men of the county. He not only succeeded admirably in his profession, but he also edited a paper with conspicuous abil DR. WILLIAM MCKEE was one of the best of the pioneer physicians of the county, and for many years had an extensive practice. He was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1797; received an academic education and in 1828 graduated in medicine at the university of Glasgow, Scotland. He practiced in Belfast, Ireland, a few years, and in about 1832 came to America, whither some of his relatives had preceded him. He remained only a few years, meantime teaching a few terms of school in Zanesville and Sharon He then re-ity, and was distinguished for the turned to his native country, but came back again about 1836, and lo cating at Olive, made his home with his cousin, Robert McKee. Good doctors were then very few in the newly settled country; his practice soon became extensive, and he had calls by day and night to attend patients in the country for twenty miles around. He led a busy and useful career and was greatly esteemed by all. He continued to practice in Noble County until his death, July 1. 1865. He was a man of modest, unassuming ways; of sound and reliable judgment and thorough knowledge. He married Martha J. Clymer of Olive Township in 1841, and was the father of seven children, five of whom survive and live in force and vigor of his writings. Dr.Capell was one of the early treasurers of Noble County, and in the controversy which resulted in the removal of the county seat from Sarahsville, he was always an active participant. He was born and reared in Marion Township, and after receiving both a common school and collegiate education, he began the study of medicine under Dr. Waddell, of Belmont County. He located at Sarahsville early in the history of that town, and was soon in successful practice. For thirty years he was an untiring worker in the professional field, and had the esteem and respect of all who knew him. Probably his practice was larger than that of any other physician of the county of his time. He died in the vicinity of Caldwell, at the home of his father-in-law, Dr. David McGarry. Preceding Dr. Capell at Sarahsville, there were several physicians who were brief residentsDr. Welch, originally from Belmont County; Dr. Connor, from the vicinity of Cumberland, and others. Dr. J. Y. Hopkins was a resident of Sarahsville in 1851. He remained several years. The present physicians are: Dr. W. S. Spriggs and Dr. J. D. Aldridge. WILLIAM S. SPRIGGS, M. D., is among the old and reputable physicians of Noble County. For nearly a quarter of a century he has devoted himself to the practice of his profession in Sarahsville and vicinity. He was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1837. His father, Morris Spriggs, was one of the early settlers of the county, and the father of eight children who grew to maturity. Benjamin F., the elder, was one of the leading lawyers of the county; John P. is an attorney of Monroe County; David S. is a prominent member of the Noble County bar; J. W. is a lawyer and a leading citizen of Salem, Oregon; Dr. William S., the subject of this notice; Dr. Alfred R., of Illinois; and Eliza and Sarah R The family are a race of teachers, and in early life all followed that vocation. William S. received a thorough common-school education, and at the age of twenty began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. John Kellar, of Mt. Ephraim, Ohio. Completing his preparatory course he entered the Starling Medical College. The following year he began practice at Mt. Ephraim, and in a comparatively short time was in the possession of a remunerative business. His attention, however, was diverted from his professional duties by the stirring scenes that were then being enacted, and, in company with others, he recruited Company H, of the One Hundred and Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Upon the organization of the regiment he was elected firstlieutenant of this company. He served under General Milroy in the Valley campaign; was at the battle of Winchester, and was with the reg iment until 1864, when he resigned his commission, returned to his home and resumed his practice at Mt. Ephraim. Shortly after he removed to Sarahsville, where he has since remained, giving his time wholly to his professional duties, and it's but just to say that no physician in the county has attained a more enviable position in the practice than he, or enjoys a greater degree of confidence. and esteem of the people. While he has devoted himself assiduously to his practice he has interested himself in all matters pertaining to Sarahsville, especially in the advancement of its educational interests. In political belief he is a Democrat, and while he is not a politician in the ordinary sense of the term, has identified himself prominently with local politics. In 1859 the doctor was married to Miss Matilda Gant. She died in 1878, and in 1879 he was again married to Miss Ida Hickle. By the first marriage there were three |