The profession was followed in Hamilton as early as 1839 by D C. White, surgeon dentist, who was to be found at all times at the Hamilton Hotel.  On Mar. 22, 1842, Dr. J. B. Allen, of Cincinnati, originator of Allen's continuous gum work, visited Hamilton, and remained a short time for the purpose of rendering his professional services to such as required his aid.  His references were:  Rev. D. Whitcomb, Rev. H. Payne, Dr. Laomi Rigdon, Dr. S. Walker, Dr. Cyrus Falconer, Jesse Corwin and Isaac Fisher.  His room was at the Hamilton Hotel.  On June 9, 1842, Dr. Louis respectfully tendered his professional services to the citizens of Hamilton, Rossville and vicinity.  He was at all times to be found at the drug store of Louis & Breaden, except when not professionally engaged.  On Jan. 9, 1844, Dr. H. C. Howells was located over Joseph Howell's drug store in the room formerly occupied by Corwin & Smith as a law office.  Dr. Howells has continued to practice at this same location over fifty years.  He was the first dentist to permanently locate in this city.  His long experience and intimate knowledge of the requirements of his profession has made him acurate and reliable.  As a citizen and professional man, no one possesses the confidence or stands higher in the community than Dr. Howells.  We next have Drs. W. B. & S. W. Ludlow in the room over John Marr's store, on High street, now occupied by Fred. Egry as an insurance office.  Early in the sixties S. Tolbert and L. M. Griffis opened offices in Hamilton.  Following are the practicing dentists of this city today: H. C. Howells, 132 High street; L. M. & E. S. Griffis, 239 High street; Charles I. Keely, Third and High streets; A. T. Good, 238 High street; James E. Rothenbush, Third and Court streets; C. C. Carle, No. 10 Reily block; D. E. Sheehan, jr., 230 High street; C. G. Lockwood, Frechtling block; J. B. Stewart, 105 North Third street; Frank A. Ayers, 304 High street.

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     CHARLES I. KEELY, D. D. S., was born in Oxford, Butler county, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1853.  He is the son of Dr. George W. Keely and Susanna (Wells) Keely.  Dr. George W. Keely was foremost among the dentists of Ohio.  Charles I. Keely was reared in Oxford; attended school at Brookville, Indiana, and Miami University.  He studied dentistry under his father, and entering the Ohio Dental college, graduated from that institution in 1875.  For a time he held the chair of Operative dentistry at the college, and later filled the chair of Demonstrator of Operative dentistry for two years.  He located in Hamilton in 1879, and since that date has practiced his profession here.  He lectures every year in the Ohio Dental college and now occupies the chair of Orthodontia.  The doctor is also a member of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
     In January, 1885, he was married to Miss Ella Rodehamel of Piqua Ohio, and from this union two children have resulted.  He is one of the popular men of our city and has many friends.  Dr. Keely is a Republican in politics and has served as a ember of the city board of electors, he holds a membership in the American Dental association and the Mississippi Valley Dental association, which is the oldest in the country.

JAMES E. ROTHENBUSH

     JAMES E. ROTHENBUSH was born in this city, Dec. 27, 1867.  He was educated in the schools of Hamilton.  He began the study of dentistry under the tutelage of Dr. H. C. Howells, in 1887, and was graduated from the Ohio Dental college in 1889.  After graduation he opened an office in Manchester, Ohio, where he remained two years.  In 1891, he came to this city, where he had continued his professional work ever since.
     Dr. Rothenbush was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Hites, Nov. 18, 1891.  One child resulted from this union.  Dr. Rothenbush is a close student; has built up a large and lucrative practice.  He is popular and is esteemed in all circles for his social and professional qualities.

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C. C. CARLE

     C. C. CARLE was born in Anderson, Indiana, in 1868.  In 1872, his parents came to Hamilton.  He attended the public schools of this city, and was graduated in the class of 1888.  Entering the Cincinnati Dental college at the opening of the following session he enjoyed a thorough professional training and received his degree from that institution two years later.  During the next year Dr. Carle visited many cities and practiced in the offices of several famous dentists.  He returned to Hamilton in July, 1891, and in association suite of offices.  Dr. Coughlin retired three years later leaving him in the independent enjoyment of their splendid patronage, which he has since continued to merit and retain.
     Dr. Carle was married October, 1894 to Miss Anna Bridge of Franklin.  He is a member of Lone Star Lodge Knights of Pythias.