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Progressive Men of
Northern Ohio
CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER PUBLISHING CO.
1906
PLAIN DEALER PRESS
T HE object of the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER in compiling and circulating "PROGRESSIVE MEN OF NORTHERN OHIO" is to present in permanent form a list of over one thousand men in the northern half of Ohio who have been successful in their respective communities and in their espe- cial lines of usefulness. 381123
Much time and care have been expend- ed in the compilation of the contents of this volume. The task of gathering photographs and collecting material for more than one thousand sketches has for some months kept a staff of men continually employed. There were delays due to the inability to get por- traits at the fixed time and to the hesitancy of some in presenting the short biography necessary to make the work complete. We hope the public to which this book goes will find that the results amply compensate for the time consumed in the preparation.
All the leading professions and occu- pations are represented. Among them are clergymen, educators, attorneys, physicians, surgeons, dentists, members of the judiciary, United States, state, county and municipal officials, bankers, capitalists, brokers, mer- chants, manufacturers, real estate and insur- ance men, coal and oil dealers and operators, contractors, engineers in all the branches, architects, chemists, electric and steam rail- road officials, transportation men, iron and steel manufacturers and dealers, automobile interests, lumber men, telephone men, pub- lishers and other spheres of industry and learning.
The photograph of every man included in the book is accompanied by a short, terse sketch of his life and work. There is no attempt made to laud any one or to notice one man above another. The biographies will be found to be of uniform
size, and confined closely to a brief outline of the things accomplished by the subject of the sketch.
There has never been a publication of this character in the country. It has been the intention to secure representation in the volume from every town in the northern half of the state. In a large measure, this has been done.
Every newspaper feels the need of a large collection of photographs of men distinguished in their particular lines of ac- tivity. It, at the same time, needs a short outline of the lives of the same men. In making this collection of photographs and sketches, the PLAIN DEALER has put in permanent shape these two require- ments. The "PROGRESSIVE MEN" will be found in almost daily use in the newspaper offices of the country and in the public libraries and public institutions.
The boards of trade and the chambers of commerce in this country and Canada will have copies in their executive offices, easy of access, and a copy will be in the home of every subscriber.
We believe a work along the lines we have endeavored to follow will be of great benefit to this section, showing as it will, the very best of our citizenship. The work has been thoroughly done. Nothing has been omitted that would make it the most complete record ever attempted. None but progressive and representative men have been accepted -- men who have been, or are, identified with the growth and develop- ment of Northern Ohio.
Respectfully yours,
THE PLAIN DEALER PUBLISHING CO.
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PROGRESSIVE MEN OF NORTHERN OHIO
STATESMEN
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
William McKinley. Deceased. Statesman and Lawyer. Born Niles, Trumble County, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1843. Served in the Civil war Union Army, attaining the rank of Major. Prosecut- ing Attorney of Stark County, Ohio 1869-71. Republican Mem- ber of Congress from Ohio 1877-91. Author of the Mckinley Bill. Chairman of the Platform Committee in the Republican National Convention 1884 and 1888. Chairman of the Com- mittee on Ways and Means in Congress 1889-91 and elected Governor of Ohio 1891, re-clected 1893, elected President of the United States 1896, re-elected 1900. Assassinated September 6th, 1901 at Buffalo, New York.
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JOHN M. PATTISON
John M. Pattison. Deceased. Governor of Ohio. Born 58 years ago on a farm in Clermont County. At the age of sixteen en- listed in the Union Army and served the last days of the war. Returning home he attended Ohio Wesleyan College, he then took up the writing of insurance for the Union Central Life Insurance Co., of which he afterwards became the executive head; while engaged in this business he studied law and was admitted to the bar. Was a member of the Ohio State Legislature. Ten years later he was elected State Senator. Was inaugurated as the fifth Democratie Governor in the last fifty years January the 8th, 1906. Was a Knight Templar and connected with the Busi- ness Men's and Commercial Club, Cincinnati. Died June 18th, 1906.
MARCUS ALONZO HANNA
Marcus Alonzo Hanna. Deceased. Late U. S. Senator from Ohio. Born Lisbon, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1837. Came to Cleveland 1852. Educated common schools and Western Reserve College. Degree of LL. D. Kenyon College 1900. Became employee and later partner in wholesale grocery business until 1867. Later became head of M. A. Hanna & Co., coal. Was an officer, direc- tor and interested in numerous corporations. Directed campaign which secured nomination and election of Wm. Mckinley as President of the United States. Chairman National Republican Committee 1896-1903. Elected U. S. Senator 1897 and served until his death 1903.
MYRON T. HERRICK
Myron T. Herrick, Ex-Governor of Ohio. Capitalist. Born Huntington, Ohio, October 9, 1854. Educated the common schools, Oberlin College and Ohio Wesleyan University; ad- mitted to the bar in Cleveland 1878, retired from law practice in 1886 to become secretary and treasurer of the Society for Savings; President since 1894. Chairman of Board Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R. Director Trust Company of America. Offi- cer and Director in numerous other Railway and financial en- terprises. Vice-president of American Banking Association. Trustee and Treasurer of the Mckinley National Memorial As- sociation. Member of the Republican National Committee. Governor of Ohio 1903-05. Politically a Republican.
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STATESMEN
CHARLES DICK
Charles Dick, Akron. U. S. Senator, Ohio, Born in Akron, Nov. 3, 1858. Educated public schools, Started business with Chipman & Barnes, Akron, Two years later bookkeeper Citizens Savings & Loan Association. Then bookkeeper Empire Mower & Reaper Co. Later with L. C. Miles, produce and grain. Firm subsequently changed to Dick & Peterson. Admitted to bar 1894. Served two terms as Auditor of Summit County, Three times Chairman Republican County Committee. Republican National Com. 1897, 1900 and 1905. Chairman State Rep. Ex. Committee 1892-93-94-99 and 1900. Sec. Chicago headquarters Republican National Committee 1896, Lieutenant Colonel 8th Regiment O. N. G. Elected Brigadier General and was Major General with regiment in Cuba, Spanish-American War. Elected M. C. 1896- 98-1900, Elected U. S. Senator 1903.
JACOB ATLEE BEIDLER
Jacob Atlee Beidler, Willoughby. Member Congress 20th Dis- trict, and coal operator. Born ncar Valley Forge, Chester Co., Pa., Nov. 2, 1852. Educated in the common schools in that vicinity and Locke's Seminary, Norristown, Pa. Moved to Ohio and started in the coal business, in which he has been actively engaged since 1873. Elected to Congress 1900-1903, and re-elected 1904. Politically a Republican.
THEODORE E. BURTON
Theodore E. Burton, Cleveland. Member Congress 21st Dis- trict, and lawyer. Born in Jefferson, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Dec. 20, 1851. Educated at Grand River Institute, Austinburg, O., Iowa College, Grinnell, Iowa, and Oberlin College, O. Graduated from the latter in 1872. Admitted to the bar in 1875 and began the practice of law in Cleveland. Author of a work on Finan- cial Crisis and Periods of Commercial Depression, which was published in 1902. Member of Congress 1888, 1894-96-98-1900, 1902 and re-elected 1904. Unanimously elected chairman Rivers and Harbors Committee over ranking member of that committee. Still serving in that capacity. Politically a Republican.
TOM LOFTIN JOHNSON
Tom Loftin Johnson, Cleveland. Mayor. Born Georgetown, Ky., July 18, 1854. Went to Indiana in boyhood and educated there. First clerked in a St. R. R. office, Louisville, Ky. In- vented several street railway devices. Bought St. R. R. Indian- apolis, later acquired large St. R. R. interests in Cleveland, De- troit and Brooklyn. Iron manufacturing, Cleveland. Democratic Member Congress 1891-95. Prominent advocate of the single tax theories of the late Henry George. Retired from business. De- votes entire time to tax questions, Elected Mayor 1901. Re- elected 1903 and 1905.
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PROGRESSIVE MEN OF NORTHERN OHIO
PUBLIC MEN
JOHN CULLEN WELTY
John Cullen Welty, Canton. Lawyer. Born Tuscarawas Co., O., Sept. 10, 1852. Educated in the common schools of Tuscara- was County, and a special course at Bethany College, W. Va. Then took Classical course at Mt. Union College, Canton, graduating in 1873. Read Law in the office of Judge Seraphim Meyer. Admitted to the bar 1875 and engaged in general prac- tice. Elected City Solicitor three terms. Elected and served two terms as Prosecuting Attorney for County. Engaged in General Practice. President People's Savings Bank. Canton, for past fifteen years. Director Diebold Safe & Lock Co. Canton- Akron Railway. Member Lakeside Country Club. Politically a Democrat.
ROBERT WALKER TAYLER
Robert Walker Tayler, Youngstown. Judge United States District Court, Northern, O. Born Youngstown, O., Nov. 26, 1852. Graduated from Western Reserve College in June 1872. Taught in High school at Lisbon, O., becoming Superintendent of Schools 1873.74. From 1875 to 1876 edited Buckeye State Newspaper at Lisbon, O. Admitted to bar and engaged in practice 1877. Prosecuting Attorney, Columbiana Co. 1880-86. Member of Congress 1895-1903, 18th Ohio District. Republican Chairman Committee on Elections No. 1, 55th, 56th and 57thi Congress. Chairman Special Committee case of Brigham H. Roberts, 56th Congress. Was nominated for 58th Congress, but declined. Appointed Judge U. S. District Court 1905 still serving.
MARTIN L. SMYSER
Martin L. Smyser, Wooster. Lawyer. Born Wayne county, Ohio, April 3, 1851. Educated in the common schools and graduated from Wittenberg college, Springfield, O. Was elected Prosecuting attorney of Wayne county at the age of twenty- one. A member of the 51st Congress, then Judge on the Circuit bench by appointment and elected to the Fifty-ninth Con- gress. Director of Citizens National Bank, Wooster, O., and Millersburg, Wooster and Orrville Telephone Co. For many years chairman of the County Executive committee. Delegate to the state conventions a number of times, and three times a delegate to the National conventions.
CHIARLES BURLEIGH GALBREATH
Charles Burleigh Galbreath, Columbus. State Librarian of Ohio. Born in Columbiana County, Ohio. Early life was spent on a farm. At age of seventeen he began teaching in the rural schools. Graduated from New Lisbon High School, and later from Mt. Union College, degrec of A. M. Was Superintendent of schools, Wilmot, O., and East Palestinc, O. For a short time was President of Mt. Hope College. Edited The Reveille while in East Palestinc. Was County School Examiner and holds a life certificate from State board of examiners. The Library Commission in 1896 elected him State Librarian of Ohio, which position he has since held. Member Ohio Library Assn., Ameri- can Library Assn., and The Association of State Libraries. President of the latter in 1900. Has written a number of mono- graphs and articles, and is author "The Song Writers of Ohio."
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PUBLIC MEN
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JARED AUGUSTINE SMITH
Jared Augustine Smith, Cleveland, Brigadier general United States army, retired. Born Wilton, Maine, July 6, 1840. Edu- cated public schools. Graduate West Point 1862. Commissioned second lieutenant corps engineers. Assigned army of northern Virginia, Breveted first lieutenant 1862. First lieutenant 1863. Captain 1864. Brev. major 1865. Major 1874. Lieutenant colonel 1888. Colonel 1897. Brigadier general 1903. After war had charge construction lighthouses, fortifications, surveys, etc., of northwest lakes and various points on Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts. In charge river and harbor improvements at Cleve- land and points on Lake Erie, and lighthouses, Detroit to St. Lawrence river 1891-1900. Since retirement, 1903, consulting engineer. Member Union club, Loyal Legion and other military orders.
M. F. BRAMLEY
M. F. Bramley, Cleveland. General contractor. Born Cuya- hoga county, O., Jan. 4, 1868. Educated common schools. Member Court House and City Hall commissions. President The Land Title Abstract Co., Cleveland-Massillon Co., Cleve- land Trinidad Paving Co., and director The Euclid Avenue Trust Co., Newburgh Reduction Co., and Cleveland Automatic Cleaning Co. Member lower house Legislature 1895-99. Mem- ber of K. of P., Elks, and National Union.
GEN. JOSEPH WHEELER
Gen. Joseph Wheeler. Deceased. Brig. Gen. U. S. A. Re- tired, Statesman and Author. Born Augusta, Ga., September 10, 1836. Graduate West Point 1859. Degree of LL. D. Georgetown, 1899. Second Lieut. U. S. Cavalry 1859-61. Con- federate Artillery, First Lieut. Col. Inf. Brig. Gen. Cavalry. Maj. Gen. Corps Commander. Lieut. Gen, Confederate service. After war lawyer and planter. Member Congress 1881-99; re- elected 56th Congress, but resigned. Appointed Maj. Gen. of Volunteers U. S. A. Army of Santiago, Member Society Co- lonial Wars, Sons American Revolution, War of 1812, Society of Santiago, Naval and Military Order, Spanish-American War. Assigned to command of Cavalry Division. Served throughout the Spanish-American war with a distinction. Author of many histories and books on military tactics. Died 1905.
CARLOS M. STONE
Carlos M. Stone, Cleveland. Attorney. Born at Strongsville, Cuyahoga county, O. in 1846. Educated in the district schools and at Oberlin College. Studied law, graduating from the Ohio State and Union Law College in 1869. In 1871 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Cleveland, serving two years. In 1879 he was chosen to fill a similar position for Cuyahoga county, being re-elected in 1881 for a period of three years. In 1885 he was elevated to the common pleas bench, which position he held continuously until January 1, 1906. Politically he is a Republican.
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PRESIDENTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-PAST AND PRESENT
FRANCIS FLEURY
PRENTISS
Francis Fleury Prentiss, Cleveland. President The Cleveland Twist Drill Co. Born Montpelier, Vermont, August 22, 1858. Educated in the conimon schools. Clerk in a bank for three years. Teller and assistant cashier at the age of nineteen. Moved to Cleveland in 1879, and was associated with, and partner in the firm of Davies and Prentiss, Lock Manufacturers. In August 1880 formed partnership with J. D. Cox Jr., firm became Cox & Prentiss, Manufacturers of twist drills. This firm dis- solved Dec. 31, 1904, and was succeeded by The Cleveland Twist Drill Co. Incorporated with F. F. Prentiss president and general manager. Member Union, Country, Euclid, Rowfant, Cleveland Yacht and Chamber of Commerce clubs. Member Masons. President Cleveland Chamber of Commerce 1906-07.
RUDOLPH AUDON BARTLEY
Rudolph Audon Bartley, Toledo. Wholesale grocer and pres- ident Toledo Chamber of Commerce. Born Gerinany, May 9, 1851. Came to United States with parents in 1853, locating Perrysburg, O. Educated in district schools. Came to Toledo in 1868. Started in retail grocery business in 1872 until 1882, then retail and wholesale until 1887. Since then strictly whole- sale. Only house in the state that has a profit-sharing system, which was started in 1903, distributing over $28,000.00. Vice president Central Savings Bank. Director National Bank of Commerce. Member School Board since 1904. Interested in other corporations. Elected president Chamber of Commerce in 1904; re-elected in 1905. Member Toledo Yacht club, Toledo club, Lincoln club. Politically a Republican. Member Baptist church.
AMBROSE SWASEY
Ambrose Swascy, Vice-President and Treasurer Warner Swasey & Co., Cleveland, O. Is a native of New England and was born in Exeter, N. H. He attended the common schools and at 18 became an apprentice to the machinist's trade. In 1870 he entered the employ of Pratt & Whitney Co., at Hart. ford, Conn., and while there invented and perfected the Epi- cycloidal Milling Machine for the production of the true theo- retical teeth of gears. In 1880 he resigned his position and with Mr. Warner established the Warner Swasey Co. Mr. Swasey is a past president of the Civil Engineers Club of Cleveland. Member of the American Scciety of Mechanical Engineers and has the title of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor conferred by the French government. President Cleveland Chamber of Com- merce 1905-06.
AMOS B. McNAIRY
Amos B. McNairy, Cleveland. Manufacturer. Born Columbus, O., May 4, 1854. Educated in the common schools and grad. uated from Cornell University in 1877, Degrec of B. M. E. President Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 1904-05. Member Union and Country Clubs, and President Little Mountain Club. Member Association of Mechanical Engineers. Politically a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
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CAPITALISTS
CHARLES FRANCIS BRUSH
Charles Francis Brush, Cleveland .- Inventor of modern arc electric lighting. Born Euclid, O .: March 17; 1849. Graduated University of Michigan 1869. Degree M. E. Degrec M. S. 1899. Degree Ph. D. 1880 and LL. D. 1900 Western Reserve University. Degree LL. D. Kenyon 1903. Founder Brush Electric Co. President Cleveland Arcade. Co. Trustee Univer- sity School, Western Reserve University, Lake View Cemetery Association and Cleveland School of Art. Fellow American Association Adv. of Science and life member British Associa- tion. Decorated by French government 1881 for achievements in electrical science. Received Romford medal 1899. Member Union, University, Euclid and Country clubs, Cleveland.
ALFRED H. WICK
Alfred II. Wick, Cleveland, Retired. Born Youngstown, Ohio, January 4, 1838. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland. Was with H. B. & H. Wick & Co., Bankers. Henry Wick & Co., Bankers. The Wick Banking & Trust Co. Presi- dent of the Wick Investment Co., Cleveland. President The Fox Furnace Co., Elyria, Ohio. Retired from active business in 1878. Member the Euclid Club. Politically a Republican. Member Second Presbyterian Church.
BENJAMIN ROSE
Benjamin Rose, Cleveland. Financier and capitalist. Born in England. Came to the United States in 1848. and located in Cleveland in 1851. Organized the Rose and Bros. provision business, later the firm changed to Rose & Prentiss, and in 1877 merged into The Cleveland Provision Co. Elected its President, and still serving. Built and is sole owner of the great Rose Building in 1900, largest office building in Ohio. Director and interested in numerous corporations. Trustee Case School of Applied Science. Member Colonial Club and St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
JAMES J. TRACY
James J. Tracy, Cleveland. Capitalist. Born Lansingburgh, N. Y., Dec. 3, 1819, Educated in private schools and State Academy, Utica, N. Y. Came to Cleveland in 1836, and be- came connected with the Bank of Cleveland. Remained with this bank for fifteen years, and since then has had a great diversity of interests, being connected with many large enter- prises of Cleveland. Trustee and one of the original incor- porators of Case School of Applied Science, Director Society for Savings and University School. Has been a member of the Union Club since its organization. Politically a Republican, and a member of the Second Presbyterian Church.
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CAPITALISTS
FRANK ROCKEFELLER
Frank Rockefeller, Cleveland. Capitalist. Born at Richford, Tiogo county, New York state in 1845, where he lived for several years until his father and brothers removed to Cleveland. For some years he followed various occupations until he became interested with his brother, John D. Rockefeller, in the oil busi- ness finally becoming one of the principal promoters of the Standard Oil Co. About 1895 he retired from active business interests. He has a summer home at Wycliffe, O. and a big ranch in Kansas. He is a member of the Union, Columbia and Roadside clubs and of the Ohio Society of New York, Politically he is an Independent Republican.
MARVIN KENT
Marvin Kent, Kent. Capitalist,
Born Ravenna, O., Sept. 21, 1816. Educated in the common schools and Tallmadge and Claridon Academies. 1837 became associated in the mercantile business with his father. 1838 made manager of a tannery until 1844, when he returned to the mercantile and flour mill business. 1850 devised, planned and projected the Atlantic & Great West- ern R. R. connecting the Ferie and Ohio & Mississippi R. R., forming a uniform gauge trunk line from New York to St. Louis. Became its first president, and when the road was com- pleted in 1864 had the boncr of driving the last spike. Presi- dent Kent National Bank, 1865, upon the death of his father. Elected State Senator, 26th District, 1875. Interested in vari- ous corporations and enterprises that have built up that section of the State.
CHARLES G. HICKOX
Charles G. Hickox, Cleveland. Born Cleveland, Jan. 14, 1846. Educated in the public schools and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, elass of 1867. Secretary and treasurer Cleveland Milling Co. 1867-1890. Then retired from active business. Vice pres- ident Toledo & Ohio Central R. R. Co., Adams-Bagnall Electric Co., Lake View Cemetery Association, Gardner Electric Drill & Machinery Co., Director Hocking Valley R. R. Co., Kanawha & Michigan R. R. Co., Cleveland & Mahoning R. R. Co., and in- terested in other corporations, Member of the Union, Euclid, Roadside and Country clubs. Politically a Republican.
PETER M. HITCHCOCK
Peter M. Hitchcock, deceased, Cleveland. Capitalist. Born Painesville, O., April 27, 1839. Educated in common schools and Western Reserve College. Hudson, 0. With Brown. Bonnell & Co., Youngstown, O., 1859-61. Then entered the 19th and 20th Ohio Regiments, and served three and one-half years as quartermaster. Came to Cleveland 1864 and was one of the organizers and partner in firm Cleveland. Brown & Co., 1864-93. Organized Moon Run Coal Co. and was Manager, 1890-99. Trustee Society for Savings, Y. M. C. A., W. R. Historical So- ciety, University School, Lake Erie College, Painesville. Man- ager and owner Lincoln Electric Mfg. Co. Director and inter- ested in numerous corporations. Memher Union, Euclid, Coun- try and Ottowa Shooting Clubs. Trustee First Presbyterian Church. Died 1906.
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CAPITALISTS
CYRUS W. FISHER
Cyrus W. Fisher, Bucyrus. Retired, Born Waynesville, O., Sept. 22, 1835. Educated common schools and Lebanum Acad. emy. Read law in office of Ilon. Ben Stanton, Bellefontaine Admitted to bar 1864, Went to war in 1861 as Lieut. Co. F. Appointed Adit. 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry by Gov. Denni- son. Promoted to Major 54th O. V. I. Was with Gen. Sher- man on' march to the sea. Mustered out with rank of Lieut. Col. 54th O, V. I. in 1863. Went to Iowa and became editor of Oskaloosa Herald, for four years. Then went to Denver as Supt, Denver Pacific; Kansas Pacific and Union Pacific Rail- roads respectively. Returned to Ohio in 1889., Dir. Fairbanks Steam Shovel Co., Marion, Pres. Whale Mining & Development Co. K. T. Mason, Scottish Rite. K. of P. Pres, Bucyrus Pub- lic Library Board. Politically a Republican.
AUGUSTUS BEYER
Augustus Beyer, New Philadelphia. Capitalist. Born Tus carawas County, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1828. Educated in common schools and entered Kenyon College in 1846, taking special scientific course three years. Went into rolling mill business, having second rolling mill installed in Ohio. At New Philadel- phía for forty years, then at Cambridge, Ohio, ten years, selling interests to U. S. Steel Co. in 1890. Then organized Beyer Electric Light & Power Co., New Philadelphia, Ypsilanti, Mich., Electric Light Co. President Ypsilanti Savings Bank Co. Owns large farm lands in Michigan. Politically a Republican.
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J. CRAIG SMITH
J. Craig Smith, Youngstown, Ohio. Born in New York City, N. Y. Educated common schools, and Richfield Academy, Sum- mit County, Ohio. Began career in the coal and iron business in 1864. Manager and president of the Moselle Iron Co., of Mis- souri for ten years. Interested largely and the manager in the development of several coal mines near Reynoldsville, building the Soldier Run and Falls Creek Railroads in Jefferson County, Pa., now owned by the B. R. & P. R. R. Co. Director Mahoning National Bank of Youngstown, O. Interested in oil and mining for many years in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri and other states; now interested largely in real estate in the west. Member of Rayen Club, Elks Club, 32d degree Mason, Knight Templar, Mystic Shriner, trustee in Methodist Episcopal Church. Politi- cally a Republican.
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