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��flour in the discriminating markets of the season, Boston alone taking nearly one-half that is made; Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania taking also a full share. When the new mill commenced operations, it was recognized as one of " the most complete mills in America," and yet the proprietors are constantly on the lookout for improvements, both for machinery, and methods, being determined to keep in the front rank as to the standard of quality of their products ; they have put in several improved machines, and are now contemplating additions ; the magnificent steam engine which operates the entire machinery seems to defy any ordinary draft in its power; it is a Harris- Corliss engine, something of the renowned Centennial English pattern, and capable of turning out 800 barrels per day ; there is indeed something in a name, es- pecially when it is honestly earned ; millers are very jealous of their brands of flour (decision of the Su- preme Court on trade marks to the contrary notwith- standing), and especially when the contents of the bar- rel is in keeping with the inscription ; Messrs. Hicks Brown & Co's own brands are "Brown's Best," " Belle of Richland," "Brown's Mayflower," "Brown's Char- ter Oak," historical names, and worthy to be daily mentioned in connection with daily bread.

HOFFER, ISAAC B., dealer in meats, etc. He was born April 13, 1833, in Carlisle, Penn.; came to Ohio in 1852. Married in 1858 to Catherine Leiter ; she was born May 19, 1837, in Mansfield ; they have the fol- lowing children — .Joseph P., born Feb. 28, 1859; Fannie F., June 28, 1862; Grace, Aug. 9, 1864; Isaac Brain- ard, Aug. 23, 1868; Edmund Brink, April 15, 1871; Kate L., April 20, 1875 ; James C, April 28, 1878.

HOFFER, JAMES E., butcher; was born Dec. 31, 1839, in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Penn.; came to Ohio July 15. 1858; engaged in butchering; has been at that business constantly since he came to Mansfield. He was married, Nov. 4, 1862, to Melissa Crider, who was born in Massillon, Stark Co., Nov. 4, 1844 ; they have the following children : May, Laura (deceased), Willie, Jessie, Nellie (deceased), Harry and Fred.

IRWIN, GEORGE (deceased), born Dec. 8, 1787, in Chester Co., Penn., and removed to Ohio with his family in June, 1836. Rachel AVallace Irwin was born in Chester Co., Penn., June 12, 1791 ; they were the parents of eleven children — Elisabeth Irwin, born in Waynesburg, Chester Co., March 12, 1811, and died Jan. 1, 1815, aged 4 years; Mary Ann Irwin Rooks, born in Waynesburg, Chester Co., Penn., July 31, 1813, a resident of Mansfield ; Joseph Irwin, born in Waynes- burg, Chester Co., Penn., May 25, 1815, and died July 25, 1815 ; Levi, born in Waynesburg, Chester Co., Penn., Aug. 9, 1816; Hannah Maria Irwin Carrothers, born in Waynesburg, Chester Co., Penn., Feb. 16, 1819, now living in Mansfield ; S. Laferty Irwin, was born at Waynesburg, Chester Co., Penn., April 12, 1821, and died at Mansfield, Ohio, Nov. 9, 1875, aged 54 years ; Mr. S. L. Irwin was a carpenter in Mansfield for a number of years and held at different times official positions of trust in township and county ; Charlotte Irwin was born at Milton, Northumberland Co., Penn., May 10, 1823, and died at the old homestead, near Mansfield, March 18, 1873, aged 50 years ; Elisabeth

��Irwin, born at Milton, Northumberland Co., Penn., Sept. 19, 1825, and died March 22, 1833, aged 8 years ; George W. Irwin, Jr., born in Milton, Northumber- land Co., Penn., Aug. 30, 1827 ; has been engaged in railroad business for over seventeen \earsinOhio; Rebecca Irwin, born in White Deer Valley, Lycoming Co., Penn., March 11, 1880, now Rebecca Irwin Ford, living in Madison Township ; Sarah Jane Irwin Cal- hoon was born in White Deer Valley, Lycoming Co., Penn., May 24, 1832, and died at Mansfield, Ohio, March 18, 1873, aged 41 years. George Irwin, the father of theje children, died at the old homestead, near Mansfield, March 29, 1864, aged 76 years ; Rachel Wallace Irwin, the mother, died in Mansfield Nov. 11, 1873.

IRWIN, LEVI, contractor and builder. This well- known citizen is a descendant of an old Chester Co. (Penn.) family of AVelsh descent ; the grandfather, father and the subject of this sketch were all born in that county. John Irwin, the grandfather, was a sol- dier in the war of 1812, taking part in the campaigns in the Northwest, where he died. Levi was the third in a family of nine children of George and Rachel Irwin, five of whom are living and four dead ; born Aug. 9, 1816. he came with his parents to Rich- land Co., Ohio, in the year 1836, locating south- east of Mansfield on a farm which is yet known by the family name. On this farm, the father remained during his whole residence in this county, and there died March 29, 1864, aged 76 years. Rachel Wallace Irwin, soon after her husband's death, came to Mans- field among her children, where she died Nov. 11, 1873, aged 81 years and 9 months. After leaving the family homestead, Levi removed to Mansfield, where, as a carpenter, contractor and builder, he yet resides, having been in continuous business for over thirty-five years. On the 18th of December, 1852, Levi Irwin was united in marriage to Mary McClellan at Gallon, Ohio ; to them have been born six children ; Nettie, the fifth child and only daughter, died June 15, 1874, aged 11 years and 9 months; four sons reside in the city; Charles L., a druggist; William F., engineer; George, a book salesman, and John McClellan. Mr. Irwin has been a member of No. 19, I. 0. 0. F., since the year 1851, and a member of the Methodist Church for forty-one years, and a Trustee of the same for thirty-five years ; he is accounted among Mansfield's best and most enterprising citizens.

JENNER, S. E., lawyer (son of Dr. A. Jenner); was born July 7, 1839, in Ontario, Richland Co.; com- menced the study of law, in 1860, with T. W. Bartley ; admitted to the bar in 1862, and commenced practice in company with Judge Bartley in Cincinnati. Mar- ried, Oct. 25, 1866, Miss Julia M. Bartley, daughter of Gov. Bartley ; returned to Mansfield in 1866, and re- mained here in practice in company with John W. Jenner till 1872 ; then moved to Washington City ; formed a copartnership with Judge Bartley ; remained there till 1877, then returned to Mansfield, and re- sumed the practice of law with John W. Jenner; pres- ent name of law firm, Jenner & Tracy, composed of John W. Jenner, S. E. Jenner and F. K. Tracy.

JOHNSON, JOHN, deceased ; he was born in York Co., Penn.; when a young man, he removed to Ontario

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