llilllK IrU Wiuua 19J I'lCtU'WHanu j itonvv.arc entitled.Samuel I*. Fanner.Samuel L. Fenner w* bom in Rucyrus, Ohio, in 1848, received his education there, and learned ihis trade, that of a tinner, in his native town, lie came to this city in 1873. and immediately ; engaged in business for himself, which he con- | tinned until 18H|, when he went on the road for Townley Bros . traveling for them for five years. Since 18St» he has been in business for himself at the earner of Twelfth and Main streets, dealing in hardware, mantels, furnaces, tinware, etc.. and making a specialty of roofing. He has boon very successful in business, and his trade has increased to such an extent that he contemplates enlarging his establishment in the near future. In 1892 the Republicans of the Eighth ward nominated him for councilman, and he was elected by a very large majority. He has been a prominent member of that body, serving with distinction on some of the leading committees. Mr. Fenner i a son in law of the late James Hook, having! married his only daughter, Anna. ;