Centennial history of Summit County, Ohio
The aim of the publishers of this volume and of the author oŁ the history has been to secure for the historical portion thereof full and accurate data respecting the history of the county from the earliest times, and to condense it into a clear and interesting narrative. All topics and occurrences have been included that were essential to this object. Although the original purpose was to limit the narrative to the close of 1906. it was found expedient to touch on many matters relating to the year 1907.
It is impossible for the editor to enumerate all those to whom he feels that thanks are due for assistance rendered and kindly interest taken in this work. He would, however, mention Hon. J. A. Kohler, Dr. Samuel Findley, and Aaron Teeple, Esq., among others, as those to whom he feels under special obligations.
In the preparation of the history reference has been made to, and in some cases extracts taken from, standard historical and other works on different subjects herein treated of. Much information has also been obtained from manuscript records not heretofore published.
The reviews of resolute and strenuous lives which make up the biographical department of this volume, and whose authorship is for the most part independent of that of the history, are admirably calculated to foster local ties, to inculcate patriotism, and to emphasize the rewards of industry dominated by intelligent purpose. They constitute a most appropriate medium of perpetuating personal annals, and will be of incalculable value to the descendants of those commemorated. These sketches, replete with stirring incidents and intense experiences, are flavored with a strong human interest that will naturally prove to a large portion of the readers of this book its most attractive feature.
In the aggregate of personal memoirs thus collated will be found a vivid epitome of the growth of Summit County, which will fitly supplement the historical statement, for the development is identified with that of the men and women to whom it is attributable. The publishers have endeavored to pass over no feature of the work slightingly, but to fittingly supplement the editor's labors by exercising care over the minutest details of publication, and thus give to the volume the three-fold value of a readable narrative, a useful work of reference, and a tasteful ornament to the library. We believe the result has justified the care thus exercised.
Special prominence has been given to the portraits of representative citizens which appear throughout the volume, and we believe that they will prove not its least interesting feature. We have sought in this department to illustrate the different spheres of industrial and professional achievement as conspicuously as possible. To all those who have kindly interested themselves in the successful preparation of this work, and who have voluntarily contributed most useful information and data, or rendered other assistance, we hereby tender our grateful acknowledgments.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I.
Topography and Geology 21
CHAPTER II.
Settlement and Organization of Summit County 29
CHAPTER III.
County and Other Officials 47
CHAPTER IV.
Akron — The County Seat 56
CHAPTER V.
Townships and Towns 101
CHAPTER VI.
Public Institutions 123
CHAPTER VII.
Agriculture 130
CHAPTER VIII.
Transportation Facilities 140
CHAPTER IX.
Manufactures 147
CHAPTER X.
Banks and Banking 168
CHAPTER XI.
The Public Schools 173
CHAPTER XII.
History of Buchtel College 202
CHAPTER XIII.
Religious Development 219
CHAPTER XIV.
The Press 224
CHAPTER XV.
Greatness Achieved by Summit County Sons 231
CHAPTER XVI.
Military History 239
CHAPTER XVII.
Fraternal Organizations 247
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Medical Profession 253
CHAPTER XIX.
The Bench and Bar 261
CHAPTER XX.
Statistics 319
Biographical 303
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All the biographical sketches published in this volume were submitted to their respective subjects or to the subscribers, from whom the facts were primarily obtained, for their approval or correction before going to press; and a reasonable time was allowed in each case for the return of the typewritten copies. Mo'^t of them were returned to us within the time allotted, or before the work was printed, after being corrected or revised; and these may therefore be regarded as reasonably accurate.
A few, however, were not returned to us; and as we have no means of knowing whether they contain errors or not, we cannot vouch for their accuracy. In justice to our readers, and to render this work more valuable for reference purposes, we have indicated these uncorrected sketches by a small asterisk (*), placed immediately after the name of the subject. They will all be found on the last pages of the book.
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