as collector in the last named. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in St. Paul's Lutheran church. He is known to all his friends and acquaintances as a man of generous impulses, of kindly spirit and genial disposition, while in commercial circles he is recognized as a first-class busi

ness man.

CHARLES CLIFFORD CARR.

Charles Clifford Carr, street commissioner of Carey, is a man to whom success has come as a result of earnest labor, close application and intelligently directed energy. He was born on his father's farm one mile north of Carey, in Crawford township, May 16, 1866, and is a son of Daniel and Sarah (Persinger) Carr, the former a native of Wayne county, Ohio, born September 25, 1824. The father moved

to Wyandot county in 1833 and here carried on general farming until his death, which occurred in 1909. The mother of our subject has also passed away, her death having occurred

in 1894.

Charles C. Carr acquired his education in the district schools of Crawford township and after laying aside his books engaged in business in Carey for some time. For twenty years he was in partnership with his brother, Walter, in the teaming business and in general contract work, in both of which occupations success attended their well directed efforts. Recently, however, he was elected street commissioner of Carey and is concentrating his attention upon the affairs of this office. He has decided views upon matters of civic improvement and so far has carried out his plans to the satisfaction of all concerned.

In 1897 Mr. Carr was united in marriage to Miss Idella Dipert, a daughter of John and Phoebe Dipert, of Carey. They have two daughters, Grace Lucile and Justine. Mrs. Carr belongs to the Evangelical church. Mr. Carr is a worthy representative of that public-spirited, useful and helpful type of men whose ambitions and desires are centered upon those things which promote the most permanent good of the greatest number, and the scope of his influence has extended to many lines of municipal activity. His business

record also deserves commendation, for he has displayed great ability in achieving results and has at all times employed methods which will bear the closest investigation and scrutiny.

PETER KRUPP.

Since 1894 Peter Krupp has lived upon a farm of one hundred and eighty-four acres on section 9, Crawford township, and by earnest and persistent work along practical agricultural lines has made it one of the best improved and most valuable properties in this part of the county and gained for himself a high place among representative agriculturists. He is a native son of this state, born in Seneca county, November 4, 1852, his parents being Anthony and Magdeline (Eisenbeisz) Krupp, natives of Germany. The father was born in 1827 and in 1833 was brought to America by his parents. His father, the grandfather of the subject of this review, Jacob Krupp, came to Seneca county in pioneer times and bought a tract of wild land covered with a dense growth of timber. With the lumber which he cut, he built a log cabin, in which he and his family resided for some time and in which the subject of this review was born. Later Jacob Krupp erected a modern brick house, which was completed in 1860, and for many years carried on agricultural pursuits upon his original property, which was afterward developed by the father of our subject, who died on the home farm in 1905, at the age of seventy-eight. He was successful as a general farmer and was also well known as one of the best veterinary surgeons in that part of the state and as an extensive dealer in high-grade horses. The mother of our subject came to America with her parents when she was one year old. She passed away in Seneca county in 1899.

Peter Krupp is one of a family of twelve children, five of whom are still living. His childhood was spent in Seneca county, where he attended the little log parochial school until he was fifteen years of age, after which he went to the district school in order to become proficient in the English language. When he laid aside his books he worked upon the home farm, remaining there until his marriage, which occurred when he

was twenty-six years of age. At this time he bought, with the assistance of his father, a farm in Reed township, Seneca county, which by hard work he greatly improved, becoming, in the course of years, a successful and able agriculturist. In 1894 he purchased one hundred and eighty-four acres on section 9, Crawford township, Wyandot county, upon which he today resides. He found this property in poor condition and badly run down but since locating here has made substantial improvements, building a fine modern house and a large barn. In his farming operations he has constantly followed the most progressive and practical methods and his work is evidenced in the excellent condition of his property, which shows the care and skill of an able agriculturist.

In 1878 Mr. Krupp was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ruffing, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Ruffing, of Huron county. They have ten children: Charles, Leo, Clarence, Otto, Sullivan, Paul and Elizabeth, twins; Vincent, Esther and Loretta. Mr. Krupp is independent in his political views, with a general tendency toward democracy, but he votes always for the man whom he considers best fitted for the position without regard to his party affiliations. He is a devout Roman Catholic, giving liberally to charity and exemplifying in his upright and honorable life the doctrines which he professes. He is a worthy representative of that class of citizens, who lead quiet, industrious, earnest and useful lives and constitute the best portion of any community.

JAMES H. GROVE.

Long prominent in educational work, James H. Grove now fills the position of superintendent of schools at Nevada, Ohio, discharging his duties with ability and lasting results. The splendid esprit de corps which prevails among the teachers under his jurisdiction has been fostered by him, practical systems have been introduced and ideas have been realized which have made the force of teachers under him one of the best in the state. His work, therefore, has been of vast importance to the inhabitants of Wyandot county, as largely by his guidance are molded the views and principles of the coming generation. Mr. Grove is a son of Harrison and

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