Heidelberg University - Aurora Yearbook (Tiffin, OH)

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9ffiCGI'5. HON. JOHN H. RIDOELY, PRESIDENT, Timm, O. GEORGE F. BAREIS, VICE-PRESIDENT, Canal Winchester, O. REV. JAMES H. STEELE, D. D., SECRETARY, Tiffin, O. REV. LEWIS H. KEFAUVER, D. D., TREASURER, Tifnn, O. REV. EDWARD D. WETTACH, D. D., FINANCIAL SECRETARY, Tiiiin. O. flbembew. -I-Cflll EXDWC6 October, l597. REV. DAVID X7AN HORNE, D. D., - - - - JOHN BLUM, - - JOHN M. CONROY, - HON. JOHN H. RIDOELY, - REV. EDWARD D. WETTACI-I, D. D.. REv. XVILLL-XBI H. SHULTS, - Term Expires OCTOIJOV, I596. REV. GEORGE W. HENNING, REV. MICH.AEL LOUCRS, D. D., SAMUEL S. RICKLY, - - REV. JAR.-IES H. STEELE, D D., JAMES H. PLATT, - - DANIEL VV. SOUDER, Term Expires October, l599. VICTOR P. 'VAN HORNIE, - JACOB A. IQLAHR, IRVIN YOST, - - - REV. EMIL P. HEIKBRUCIQ, D. D. HON. NOAH H. ALBAUOH, . - BENJAMIN ASHBAUCHER, Term Expires October, l900. REV. LEWIS H. KEI11-xUx'1cR, D D., - - - - NELSON L. BREXVER, - - REV. EDXVARD HERBRUCK, D. D , TIOR.-ACE ANRENEY. - REV. HYCNRX' M. KIIERIXI.-KN, D. D., REV. JOI-IN J. LEHERIIAN, D. D., - - Tifnn, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Allegheny City, Pa Tiiin, Ohio - Tiffin, Ohio Massillon, Ohio Osnaburg, Ohio - Dayton, Ohio Columbus, Ohio - Tiflin, Ohio Tifhn, Ohio Ft. lVayne, Ind - Dayton, Ohio Bloomville, Ohio Thornville, Ohio Canton, Ohio. - Tadmor, Ohio Bluffton, Ind. - Tiffin, Ohio. Tiihn, Ohio. - Dayton, Ohio. Alpha, Ohio. Miamisburg, Ohio. Louisville, Ohio.

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Miinonlixt SKETCH. T is with profound regret that we record the death of one of the OO most faithful members of the Board of Regents of the University and also one of the most worthy friends of the latter, which occurred during the last year. The deceased member, Benjamin F. Myers, son of Conrad and Leah Myers, was born May 2, 1835, in Mahoning County, Ohio. When but three years old his parents moved to Hancock County, Ohio, and from thence to Jackson Township, Seneca County, where the sub- ject of this notice grew up to manhood. In infancy he was dedicated to God in baptism, and became a confirmed member of the Reformed Church near Rehoboth, in his youth. The profession made at this time was most solemnly kept. On October 7, 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Leah A. Faulk, who, with her son Claude, survives him. Mr. Myers became a student of Heidelberg College in its early history, where he laid the foundation for his future profession. It was here that he prepared for teaching the more advanced branches of our public school cur- riculums. Already at the age of sixteen he began his work in the school- room as instructor. As such he was eminently successful. In 1866 he was chosen principal of one of the schools in Tiffin, which position he filled with great credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the School Board, for a period of twenty years. During this time he was county school examiner, which office he filled with acceptance. As a citizen he was highly esteemed by his fellow-townsmen. He was elected councilman for two terms, at a time when important public improve- ments were made. NVas elected County Treasurer in 1885, and served in this responsible position two terms, with entire satisfaction to his constituents. NVhen the Tiffin Savings Bank was instituted he was made its vice-president and was chosen teller. NVhile serving in this capacity his health, which heretofore had been good, failed, and under declining health he was com- pelled to resign his position.