Hill and Prindle are the present representative of the old pottery, instituted in White Hall, in the fall or winter of 1864, by that pioneer of the potteries of this section of the state, J. N. Ebey. At the time he was running it, it was but a small affair. He continued at this some five years, when he disposed of it to Hubbs, Moore & Boone, who ran it about a year, when W. W. Hubbs became sole proprietor. In 1873, George Hill succeeded Mr. Hubbs, operating the same until 1879, when L. T. Prindle purchased a half interest in the concern. On the formation of this partnership, they increased the number of kilns to three, and added steam, for drying the ware and crushing the clay. This firm was the first to make pans by steam, and is the only one at present. They have increased the original capacity of the works from 25,000 to 500,000, per year. This is considered the largest pottery here. Their ware has a sale as far south as San Antonio, Tex., and west, as far as Los Angeles, Calif, besides extending a proportionate distance north. They use 25,000 bushels of coal, and 400 cords of wood, annually, and 1,600 tons of potter's clay. During the year 1885, they started a store in connection with their business, for the sale of their ware. They have invested a capital of about $15,000, and do an annual business of about $30,000. They give employment to between 40 and 50 men and boys, in the various branches of their business.

LYMAN T. PRINDLE is a partner of Geo. Hill, in the pottery of Hill & Prindle, White Hall. He was born in Virden, Ill., on Feb. 11, 1858, and is a son of Remsen M. and Cynthia J. (Twitchell), Prindle, natives of Vermont. His father was an architect and builder. He died in 1863, in Waitsfield, Vt. His widow now lives in Prattsburgh, N.Y., and is now the wife of S. M. Ostrander. Lyman T. was educated in the high school of Bloomington, and at the Normal University. He began life as a teacher, and followed that profession three years. He then commenced dealing in stoneware, which he followed for 3 years. In 1880 he entered into a partnership with Mr. George Hill in the manufacture of stoneware in this city, in which he is still engaged. In 1883 he was married to Susan E., daughter of George and Sarah (Rix) Hill. She was born at Gloverville, N.Y., Sept. 1859. Her parents were natives of England, but removed to this country before marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Prindle are the parents of three children - Remsen G., born Feb. 17, 1882; Frank E., born Dec. 8, 1883, and Lyman W., born Oct. 10, 1885. Mrs. Prindle is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Prindle belongs to White Hall lodge, No. 80, A.F. & A.M., and has been one of its officers for years. Mr. Prindle has a brother, E. M., living in Greenfield, Kan., in the stock business. The family name was formerly spelled Pringle, and is a Scotch name. His ancestors came to this country from Scotland and England in the 17th century.