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DAVID W. HEBBLE, M. D., probably the youngest physician and surgeon of Enon, evidently possesses the energy and determination which will rapidly elevate him to a leading position in the medical profession of Clark County. He has been an industrious student, is possessed of more than ordinary ability and what he lacks in experience he will make up in close application and the determination to excel. He has all his life long been familiar with the ordinary methods of practice as he is the son of a well-known physician of this county, Dr. Joseph Hebble who is still living in Enon.

The father of our subject, a native of Lancaster County, Pa., was born in Market Township, April 28, 1823, and was the son of Christian Hebble, likewise a native of that county and born on the Susquehanna River. Grandfather Hebble was reared to farming pursuits which he followed all his life, with the exception of the time spent as a soldier in the War of 1812. He passed the closing years of his life in Market Township. The paternal great-grandfather of our subject, likewise a native of the Keystone State, was a substantial farmer on the Susquehanna and lived to be about one hundred years old.

Joseph Hebble was reared in his native township and worked on the farm when not attending school, until a youth of eighteen years. He had always been studiously inclined and now engaged in teaching, which profession he followed until 1846. Resolving then upon a change of location, he started for Fairfield, Ohio, traveling on foot and by boat and canal. Upon reaching his destination he followed teaching in that vicinity during five terms and in the meantime employed his leisure hours in the study of medicine under the instruction of Dr. J.W. Greene, who subsequently became a member of the Legislature. When sufficiently advanced he repaired to Philadelphia, Pa., and attended Jefferson Medical College until being graduated in 1852. Returning now to Fairfield, Ohio, the father of our subject entered upon the practice of his profession, but a year later removed to the vicinity of Milton, Miami County, where he practiced until 1860. We next find him in Jackson Township, Montgomery County, where he built up a good practice and where he sojourned until after the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863 he enlisted in the Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry and was mustered in at Columbus as regimental surgeon. In the fall of that year he received promotion, becoming Major Surgeon, and remained with his regiment until the close of the war. He went with Sherman on his march through Georgia and to the sea, and after the surrender of the Confederates was sent to Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his honorable discharge.

Upon leaving the service Dr. Hebble located in Bath Township, Greene County, this State, but in a very short time removed to Enon, where he entered upon a successful practice and where he still resides. He is now quite well advanced in years and is practically retired. His business will naturally fall into the hands of his son. He is the owner of considerable property, consisting of his residence and a number of lots and is fairly well-to-do. In religious matters he leans toward the doctrines of the Christian Church. He is an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic at Enon, and is also identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Dr. Joseph Hebble was married in Dayton, November 30, 1854, to Miss Elizabeth Casad. This lady was born in that city and is the daughter of Aaron and Charlotte (Curtis) Casad, the former of whom was a native of New Jersey, whence he emigrated to Ohio at an early day. He established the first fulling mill in Dayton, which he operated successfully until his death, in 1849. Mrs. Hobble received a good education, completing her studies in the city of Dayton and remained under the parental roof until her marriage. Of this union there have been born nine children: Frances M. died in infancy; Emma S., Mrs. Dellahunt, resides in Mad River Township; Rosa J., Mrs. Sheeley, is a resident of Springfield; Katie E., Mrs. Swadner, is a widow and resides with her parents; M. Elizabeth follows the profession of a teacher and makes her home with her parents; Irene Gertrude, also occupies herself in teaching and lives with her parents; David W., our subject, was the next in order of birth; Maude Blanche and Robert Casad continue to reside under the parental roof.

Dr. David H. Hebble was born in the town of Enon, July 6, 1869, and was given the best of school advantages. He has been familiar from his boyhood with medical works, always having a liking for the profession, and he found that this feeling grew upon him as his years increased. He learned much under the instruction of his honored father and when fully qualified entered Sterling Medical College at Columbus, from which he was graduated March 6, 1890, with the degree of M. D. Returning then to his native place he naturally became the assistant of his father and they are practically in partnership. It is safe to say that they hold the leadership of the profession in this locality. Dr. Hebble, Jr., is a sound Republican, politically, and keeps himself thoroughly posted upon current events. Hosts of friends are watching his career with interest, a career which they predict will be more than ordinarily successful.