E. G. Conner
E. G. Conner, a member of the wholesale and retail millinery firm Light & Conner, of Lima, is one of the city's prominent and substantial citizens. He is a native of Perry County, Ohio, born in 1871, and is a son of Rev. William H. Conner, who is the pastor of the First Congregational Church, at Portland, Indiana.
E. G. Conner was seven years old when his parents settled in Elida, Ohio, and his education was all secured in the schools of Allen County. When but a youth he learned the printing business and for some 10 years worked on various newspapers in Ohio and Indiana. In April, 1901, he returned to Lima, and in the July following became a member of the firm of Light & Conner. The house does an immense business, both wholesale and retail, and is recognized throughout the State as absolutely reliable.
In 1895 Mr. Conner was married to Irene C. Light, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Light, who have been residents of Lima for the past 14 years and are the senior members of the millinery firm of Light & Conner. Mr. and Mrs. Conner have two children Helen Isabel and Eugene Frantz. The former is a talented child, a remarkable elocutionist for one of her age.
Mr. and Mrs. Conner are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Conner being a member of the board of trustees and a steward in Trinity Church, Lima. Fraternally he is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees.