C. Jones

CALEB JONES, M. D.

For many years an active factor in the professional life of Saint Paris and Champaign county, Dr. Jones has gained a wide reputation as a physician of skill and ability. He was born in Piqua, Ohio, June 2, 1851, and on the paternal side is of Welsh descent. His grandfather, Caleb Jones, was a blacksmith by trade, as was also his son, William A. The latter was a native of Ohio, and for many years was employed in making the irons for the locks on the Miami canal. He married Delilah Coats, whose father, David Coats, was a millwright and a member of the Quaker faith. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Jones was celebrated in 1850, and they became the parents of two children, and the daughter, Mary Ellen, is now the wife of Wallace Williams and resides in Ohio City, Ohio.

Caleb Jones, whose name introduces this review, received his early education in the common schools of his native county, while later he enjoyed superior advantages in the Piqua high school and afterward 1 received the Chautauqua course, in which he now holds a diploma. Desk ing to enter the practice of medicine as a life occupation, he accordingly began study under the preceptorship of Dr. William Goodlove, of Montra, Shelby county, Ohio, who continued as his instructor for three years, on the expiration of which period he attended lectures in the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating therein in the class of [876. He began the practice of his chosen profession at Harper, Logan county, and on the 13th of February, 1877, he came to Saint Paris, where, in partnership with A. Musselman, he embarked in the drug business, the firm of Jones & Musselman succeeding" that of Brown & Henderson. This relationship continued for a period of twelve years, after which Mr. Jones became associated with Dr. W. S. Cox, now deceased, in the drug business and the practice of medicine for five years, since which time the business has been carried on under the firm name of Jones & Hunt. In the year 1900 Dr. Jones was appointed United States pension examiner for Champaign county, and he is now president of the board. In October of the same year he was made president and medical director of Parkhurst Willow: Bank Institute, of Saint Paris. This institution was established December 1, 1900, by J. E. McMorran, M. L. Bull, M. W. Thomas, C. IT Darnell and C. Jones,, the latter being the medical director in charge and president of the association. He abandoned a lucrative practice to give his undivided attention to those seeking relief from alcoholic drinks. The sanitarium is a modern and commodious structure, well adapted toi the purpose for which it was designed, and its appointments are all that could be desired. In the building are large reception rooms, a reading room, laboratory and offices, in fact everything for the comfort of the patients, reproducing in a large measure the conveniences of home.

On the 25th of January, 1872, Dr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Sadie Morris, and they became the parents of three children, — Mamie, Xerxes and Foster. The wife and mother was called to the home beyond in October, 1879. and hi October, 1880, the Doctor married Miss Julia A. Goodin, the eldest of four daughters born unto David and Hattie A. Goodin. Six children have blessed the union, of Dr. and Mrs. Jones, namely: Cecil V., Oasis G., Caleb, Tracy, Inita and Lowell. The Republican party receives the Doctor’s support and co-operation, and he has been elected president of all the Republican clubs organized in Saint Paris. He is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In his social relations he is past district deputy grand master of Saint Paris Lodge, No. 246, I. O. O. F.; also past district deputy grand chancellor and past representative of Saint Paris Lodge, No. 344, K. of P.; past master of Pharos Lodge, No. 355, F. & A. M.; and past patriarch of Russell Encampment, No. 141. Throughout the years which mark the period of Dr. Jones’ professional career be has met with gratifying success and is recognized as one of the talented members of the profession in the state. He has always stood boldly forth as tne champion of progress, and his influence has been exerted at all times on the side of right and truth.

Dr. Jones is the author of a volume entitled “Drunkenness or Modern Ideas on the Liquor Habit,” which has recently been issued. The volume consists of one hundred and sixty-four pages and has already attracted a liberal sale.

As printed in A centennial biographical history of Champaign county, Ohio .. (1902). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.