A history of Cleveland, Ohio, Volume II, Part 16

Author: Orth, Samuel Peter, 1873-1922; Clarke, S.J., publishing company
Publication date: 1910
Publisher: Chicago-Cleveland : The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 1150

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In 1902 Mr. Foote was joined in wedlock to Miss Maud Maxson, of Ra- venna, Ohio, a daughter of E. W. Maxson, an attorney of that place. They are

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cordially received into the homes of many friends, and Mr. Foote is a represen- tative member of the Lakewood Yacht Club and also belongs to Woodward Lodge, No. 508, F. & A. M. His political views accord with the principles that constitute the platform of the republican party, but he takes none but a citizen's interest in politics. His chief source of recreation is found in his automobile for he is an eithusiastic motorist. With a full realization of the fact that success in busi- ness must depend upon close application and a watchful improvement of each opportunity he places social, political and fraternal interests as secondary to his life work.

FREDERICK N. REED.

Frederick N. Reed founded and conducted an extensive millinery. business in Cleveland, and the methods which he pursued and the policy which he followed made him one of the most honored and respected representatives of commercial life in this city. Ohio numbered him among her native sons, and his record was such as reflected credit upon the state. His early educational opportunities were those offered by the rural schools, but later he attended Oberlin College. He en- tered business life in Cleveland at the age of eighteen years, accepting the posi- tion of bookkeeper in the employ of the A. C. Kendall Dry Goods Company, with whom he continued for about three years. Having the opportunity to make an advantageous change, he entered the services of Scofield Brothers and later was given charge of their store at Akron, Ohio. After remaining as manager of that establishment for a time he went upon the road as traveling salesman for a New York house and later was with Isom & Foote, wholesale milliners of Cleveland, for a few years. On the expiration of that period he purchased Mrs. Isom's interest in the business, which he reorganized under the name of Foote, Reed & Company, being thus connected for a few years, when Mr. Foote sold out to Frederick N. Reed and the firm became known as Reed Brothers & Com- pany, C. T. Reed being admitted to a partnership. The brothers worked hard in building up a millinery business that in the course of time became the most extensive in the west. Frederick N. Reed concentrated his undivided attention and energy upon the development of the trade, and the house stands today as a monument to his ability, his keen foresight and his progressive methods. It is still conducted by his brother and members of the family. Mr. Reed sought out new lines along which to develop the trade, and the expansion of the business was attributable in large measure to his initiative spirit and his sound judgment, which were manifest in an intelligent appreciation and utilization of opportuni- ties. He made no false moves and had no untried standards but along legitimate lines of trade sought and won his success.

In 1880 Mr. Reed was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Beggs, of Cleveland, a daughter of Robert Beggs, one of the early residents of this city who came to the new world from Scotland. He possessed many of the sterling characteristics of that race that has had its life among the heather-clad hills, the crags and glens and the lonely heath and plains of Scotland. Coming to America, he was ac- tively engaged in the contracting and building business of this city for a consid- crable period and later established his home at Strongville, Ohio, where he lived for twenty years. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Reed was born one daughter, now Mrs. Arthur Climo, of this city. The death of Mr. Reed occurred January 28, 1905. He was a member of the Union, Euclid, Roadside and Country Clubs and pop- ular in those organizations. He was also a member of the Chamber of Com- merce and was elected one of its directors. In its work he took a deep and help- ful interest, seeking the advancement and improvement of the city along the va- rious lines to which the chamber gave its support. In Masonry he attained high rank, becoming a member of the Consistory and of the Mystic Shrine. He at-

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tended St. Paul's church, and his life was actuated by high and lofty purposes. He was especially interested in the growth and progress of Cleveland and aided in support of those measures which are matters of civic virtue and civic pride. The qualities of strong and honorable manhood were his, and only kindly re- gard is associated with the memory of Frederick N. Reed.

MAX P. GOODMAN.

One of the most notable examples of a man rising from a humble position to one of prominence is Max P. Goodman, widely recognized as one of the leading factors in legal and financial circles in Cleveland. His is the story of a man's life that seems to have been an orderly progression under the steady hand of one who is a constant master of himself and possesses well balanced capacities and powers. He is eminently a man of business. What he has undertaken he has accomplished, and few men of his years have done as much in an equal length of time. Born in Cleveland on the 28th of August, 1872, Max P. Goodman is a son of J. W. and Rosa (Herskowitz) Goodman, both of whom are natives of Austria-Hungary. Coming to America in 1864 the father located in Wellsville, Ohio, and in 1866 removed to Cleveland, where he was connected with various mercantile enterprises until his retirement about ten years ago. He is still living in this city, but his wife died about eight years ago.

Max P. Goodman pursued his education in the public schools, continuing his course until he became a high-school student, but at the age of twelve years was obliged to put aside his text-books on account of business reverses of his father's, which necessitated that he provide for his own support. The enterprising spirit of the lad was manifest in the readiness with which he faced the situation and began work. He at first had a small peanut stand and was so successful in the sale of the goobers that he increased his stock and gradually the business devel- oped into a grocery store. After a time he opened a meat market in connection and also engaged in selling coal. He displayed marked industry and unfaltering perseverance, which are the foundation of all success in business. He not only strongly possessed the commercial instinct but, moreover, was endowed with much musical talent, which he cultivated as opportunity offered, and at seventeen years of age he began to play a violin in an orchestra. For several years he de- voted his evening hours to studying music with the intention of following it as a profession. During this time he also continued his high-school studies at home in the evenings, giving especial attention to Latin, grammar and algebra. Two years later he took up the study of shorthand at the Spencerian College and made such rapid advance therein that after five weeks Mr. Humphreys, the superin- tendent, secured for him a position in the law office of Peter Zucker at his present location. He did not consider the arrangement anything but temporary, yet it proved to be permanent, for after a little time spent in the office he took up the study of law, to which he devoted the hours usually termed leisure. He also continued his orchestra work in the evenings and wrote several musical composi- tions, among which was Mckinley's Inaugural March, used at the time of his inauguration as governor of Ohio. In 1894 Mr. Goodman took the law examina- tion at Columbus, passing with the highest average in a class of fifty-two. He was then admitted to the bar, and returning to Cleveland he entered upon active practice in the Zucker office, becoming associated with Charles Zucker, a part- nership which was continued until the death of the latter in 1906. Since that time Mr. Goodman has been alone and in his practice specializes in commercial, real-estate and corporation law. His ability is carrying him into important pro- fessional relations. His practice has been extensive, and the many favorable verdicts which he has won are incontrovertible evidence of his ability and com- prehensive knowledge of the law. Of notable, resourceful capacity, he has left

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the impress of his individuality upon business interests outside of specifically professional lines. He promoted the Youngstown & Ohio River Railroad Com- pany, an interurban railway, which is now in operation, is a director of the Bank- ers Surety Company, secretary and treasurer of the Trenton Rock Oil & Gas Company, secretary-treasurer of the Majestic Oil Company, president of the Wood- land Building & Improvement Company, a large real-estate enterprise, vice presi- dent and director of the Optimo Lead & Zinc Company and a director in various other corporations.

In political circles Mr. Goodman became well known as an active, influential republican and remained one of the local leaders of the party until his health failed six years ago. In 1900 he was elected a member of the city council and served for one term, during which time he introduced the ordinance which re- sulted in the appointment of the first grade-crossing committee made by Mayor Farley and resulting in the abolition of grade crossings in the city of Cleveland. While on a pleasure trip in the east he had noticed that many cities were abolish- ing grade crossings, and he investigated their systems and other methods of securing the same. Upon his return he drew up an ordinance, which he intro- duced before the council, and secured its passage. This was turned into a bill by that body and passed in the state legislature, compelling the railroads to com- ply with the new plan and authorizing the appointment of a grade-crossing com- mission by the mayor of Cleveland.

In his fraternal relations Mr. Goodman is a Mason. He belongs also to the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith and to many other organizations. He like- wise holds membership in the Scoville Avenue temple. He resides at East Forty- sixth and Portland streets in the Melvina apartments which he owns, having several other large real-estate holdings here. Starting out in business as a pea- nut vender, he has acquired a comfortable fortune at the age of thirty-seven years and has won high standing in financial as well as professional circles. In manner courteous, quiet and unassuming, he possesses nevertheless a social, genial disposi- tion which has won him the warm regard of those who know him. He is recognized as a man of unusual energy and capacities and has accomplished splendid results.

FANNIE COLLINS HUTCHINS, M. D.

Dr. Fannie Collins Hutchins, a capable representative of the medical frater- nity in Cleveland, is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and a daughter of the Rev. Robert Grosvenor and Harriett (James) Hutchins. The father, a Con- gregational minister, came to Cleveland in 1895 and was for three years pastor of the Woodland Avenue Presbyterian church. He is now pastor of the Knox Avenue Dutch Reformed church in Brooklyn, New York. His family numbered five children, the eldest being Dr. Hutchins of this review. One of her brothers, R. G. Hutchins, is president of the Jeffrey Manufacturing Company, at Colum- bus, Ohio, while William G. Hutchins is professor of homiletics in Oberlin Uni- versity.

Dr. Hutchins pursued her literary education in Carleton College, of North- field, Minnesota, and in Oberlin of Ohio. She prepared for a professional ca- reer in the medical department of the University of Southern California, from which she was graduated in 1893 with the M. D. degree. She spent a year and a half as resident physician in the Women's and Children's Hospital in San Fran- cisco and thus put her theoretical knowledge to the practical test, while her varied experiences there proved excellent training for the onerous duties of a general practice. Coming to Cleveland she spent two years as assistant physician in the Cleveland State Hospital for the Insane and then entered upon a practice of gen- eral medicine in 1900, since which time she has continued in the work of the

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profession, her ability enabling her to make continued advancement. She was district physician of Cleveland for two years, from 1900 until 1902, and for the past five years she has been assistant in neurology at the Western Reserve Uni- versity Medical College and also in the Lakeside Hospital Dispensary. She is an examiner for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and is a mem- ber of the Cleveland Academy of Medicine, the Ohio State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. She has written several articles for medical and other periodicals and is a woman of broad general culture as well as profes- sional knowledge.

Dr. Hutchins belongs to the Pilgrim Congregational church, and for many years she has resided at the Goodrich Social settlement, in which work she has much interest, taking a most active and helpful part in the settlement work of the city and through her practical labors contributing to the solution of complex sociological problems. She is a woman of keen sympathy, interested in any move- ment for the amelioration of hard conditions of life for the unfortunate and in any movement which tends to uplift and benefit mankind.

ROBERT C. WRIGHT.

On the roster of officials in Cuyahoga county appears the name of Robert C. Wright, who since 1901 has filled the position of county auditor, the eight years of his service being characterized by a most public-spirited and capable admin- istration of the duties of the office. He was born in Motherwell, County Lanark, Scotland, April 30, 1861, his parents being Robert and Jessie (Currie) Wright, the latter a daughter of Robert Currie. His father, Robert Wright, was born in Scotland in 1835 and came to America in 1876, settling in Columbus, where he resided until called to his final rest in 1901.

Robert C. Wright of this review was educated in the parish schools of Dalziel, where he studied the common branches of English learning. On put- ting aside his text-books he became a telegraph clerk for the Caledonia Railway, being employed in Glasgow and in Edinburgh. He thus continued in 'railway service until coming to America in 1881, at which time he took up his abode in Cleveland and again sought employment in railway circles. After a few months he secured a situation as railway clerk, incidentally learned telegraphy, and was appointed station agent and operator at Glenville, Ohio, in 1882. There he re- mained until 1893 and while acting in that capacity was elected clerk of the town of Glenville. The same year he was appointed deputy auditor of Cuyahoga county and served continuously in that capacity until 1899. In 1898 he was elected mayor of Glenville and filled the office for two terms of two years each, giving to the town a public-spirited and beneficial administration characterized by many needed reforms and improvements. He reentered business life in 1899 as . the secretary and treasurer of the Hough Avenue Savings & Banking Company and in 1901 once more took up official service following his election to the posi- tion of auditor of Cuyahoga county. In 1904 he was reelected, his term continu- ing until October, 1909. He has been most faithful in office, carefully systematiz- ing the work of his department and neglectful at no time of the duties which devolve upon him in this connection. In politics he has always been a stalwart democrat and in 1900 served as chairman of the democratic county central committee.

On the 19th of July, 1888, Mr. Wright was married to Miss Sarah O'Neil, a daughter of George O'Neil. Their three children are: Agnes and Norma, who are graduates of the Glenville high school and are now attending Vassar College, and Helen, a student in the Glenville high school. Mr. Wright finds his chief recreations in boating and walking, being well known as a pedestrian. He be- longs to the Cleveland Athletic Club and in his religious views is an agnostic.

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The family home is located at No. 736 East One hundred and third street, and the social relations of the family indicate their prominence. Mr. Wright is recog- nized as one of the political leaders of the county and in addition to business abil- ity and executive force possesses that tact which is always an essential to success- ful political leadership.

ROBERT EVERETT GOOCH.

Robert Everett Gooch, founder and promoter of the Western Reserve Insur- ance Company, now recognized as one of the strong and growing fire insurance companies, was born June 3, 1864, at Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest of the three sons of Thomas Claiborne and M. Flora (Harris) Gooch. He is also a direct descendant of Sir William Gooch, who was appointed lieutenant governor of Virginia by King George and was expatriated when he joined the American forces at the outbreak of the Revolutionary war. His property and titles were bestowed upon his brother Sir Thomas, whose descendants now occupy the an- cestral home in England.

Robert E. Gooch came to Cleveland in 1896 as state agent and adjuster for the Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company. In 1903 he was largely interested in organizing the Western Reserve Insurance Company and has from the beginning been its active underwriter with the offices of secretary and treasurer.

In 1889 Mr. Gooch married Miss Frances Pusey, the youngest daughter of Dr. Henry K. Pusey, the eminent alienist of Louisville. Mrs. Gooch is deeply interested in literary pursuits and has contributed numerous articles to current magazines and has written several novels, which have demonstrated her superior literary ability. There is one son, Everett Pusey Gooch, eighteen years of age, now in the senior class of the Shaw high school, preparing for Cornell and a course in mechanical engineering. The daughter, Thelma, aged fourteen years, is attending the Hathaway-Brown school, and her tastes and talents seem de- cidedly in the line of artistic drawing. Mr. Gooch and his family attend St. Paul's Episcopal church. They are prominent socially and have won many warm friends in the city during the thirteen years of their residence here. Mr. Gooch has made an enviable reputation in business circles and enjoys the high regard and confidence of his colleagues and associates. He forms his plans readily, is determined in their execution, and his progress has been made along lines where sound judgment and rare discrimination have led the way.

GEORGE SAMUEL KING.

George Samuel King, an architect of Cleveland, belongs to one of the promi- nent pioneer families of this city, where representatives of the name have since taken an active and helpful part in the work of general development. His great- grandfather arrived here during the days of Cleveland's early history, coming from Canada. The maternal grandfather was Samuel Donley, who was born in Cleve- land and became one of the most prominent and wealthy business men.

Frank X. King, the father of our subject, was born in Paris, France, in 1833 and when a young man arrived in Cleveland. For a long period he was associated with railroad interests, being for many years general yard master on various railroads at this point. He was widely and favorably known in railroad circles throughout the United States, and his death, which occurred in 1890, was the occasion of deep regret to many who knew him. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Caroline S. Donley, was a native of Cleveland, where her people had

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lived from early times, her father becoming well known as a vessel owner, ship chandler and land owner. Mrs. King still survives and yet makes her home in this city.

George S. King was educated in the public schools of Cleveland and attended Sayers College of this city. He also spent three years in the study of architecture in an office in NewYork city, adding to his theoretical training the experience of practical work. Returning to Cleveland he here entered the office of Ora W. Williams, with whom he completed his studies, but in 1900 he began the practice of his profession on his own account, winning immediate success. In the in- tervening years he has built many apartment houses, business blocks, residences and terraces in Cleveland and in many other cities. His business in designing and erecting apartments and terraces in Cleveland is perhaps larger than that of any other architect here. He now has a large project under way-the erection of a two hundred room hotel in Wisconsin, about ninety miles from Chicago, to- gether with a dancing pavilion and theater. This is a very large undertaking, but Mr. King's professional skill and ability and long experience well qualify him for the work.

In January, 1904, occurred the marriage of Mr. King to Miss Frances M. Cooksey, of Washington, D. C. Mr. King is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Woodmen of the World and the United Commercial Travelers. In politics he is a stalwart republican, giving stanch support to the party and at one time was a candidate for county commissioner but otherwise has not sought nor desired office, although he labors earnestly and effectively to secure the success of his party, believing that its principles contain the best elements of good gov- ernment. He is fond of outdoor sports and athletic interests but never allows anything to interfere with the faithful performance of his duties in the execution of contracts which are awarded him. The secret of his success lies in hard work and earnest application, combined with thorough training, and many fine struc- tures stand as monuments to his skill and ability.

MATHIAS BORTS, M. D.

Dr. Mathias Borts engages in the general practice of medicine, specializing somewhat in the treatment of diseases of the nose and throat. His birth occurred in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, September 7, 1852. His parents, John and Agnes (McLaren) Borts, also natives of the Keystone state, are still living within its borders, and the father follows the occupation of farming.

In his native county Dr. Borts spent his boyhood and youth and is indebted to the public-school system for the educational opportunities that were afforded him. When eighteen years of age he began teaching, following the profession for several years, after which he came to Cleveland in the fall of 1879, and with purpose to become a member of the medical profession he began preparation therefor in his matriculation in the medical department of the University of Wooster, from which he was graduated in 1881 with the M. D. degree. Imme- diately he entered upon general practice in Cleveland and fifteen months later was appointed to a position on the staff of Dr. Jamin Strong, then superintend- ent of the Northern Ohio State Hospital. He served in that capacity for three years. after which he returned to his present location at No. 2584 East Fifty- fifth street, where he has since engaged in general practice. He devoted the winter of 1894 to post-graduate work in New York, and his professional read- ing has covered a wide range, keeping him abreast with the advanced thought of the profession. He has the patronage of many of the best families of his section of the city and devotes his time and energies to a general practice, although he specializes to some extent to the treatment of diseases of the nose and throat.

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For some years before the introduction of antitoxine he did a great deal of intu- bation work for the profession, having spent some months as a private student of the late Dr. Dillon Brown, of New York, the noted specialist in that line. His membership in professional societies connects him with the Cleveland Academy of Medicine, the Ohio State Medical Society and the American Medical Asso- ciation.

On the 26th of November, 1890, Dr. Borts was married to Miss Minnie . Weidenkopf, a daughter of Frederick Weidenkopf, of Cleveland, and they reside at Fifty-fifth street and Woodland avenue. They hold membership in the Woodland Avenue Presbyterian church, in which Dr. Borts is serving as elder, and he is, moreover, a member of the Municipal Association. These connections indicate his deep interest in all that pertains to the public welfare and to the moral progress of the race.

DAVIS HAWLEY.

Davis Hawley, president of the Cuyahoga Savings & Loan Company, and for many years prior to 1901 one of the proprietors of the famous Hawley House, is numbered among the best known citizens of Cleveland. He was born Septem- ber 18, 1850, near Hamilton, Ontario, a son of Davis and Sabra Amelia (Lake) Hawley, who were farming people. The father died in 1861, while the mother's death occurred in 1868.

Davis Hawley spent his youthful days on his father's farm, and his education was acquired in the district schools. He left home at the age of fourteen years and went to Detroit, Michigan, where he was employed two years, or until 1866, when he came to Cleveland. At that time he became cigar boy at the Weddell House, conducted by Kirkwood Brothers, and after remaining there for three years he entered the shops of the White Sewing Machine Company, where he continued for three and a half years. At that time his elder brother, David R. Hawley, was proprietor of the Clinton House, and Davis Hawley became a clerk in that hotel and later, in 1878, when David R. Hawley was also conducting the City Hotel and Hotel Streibinger, he placed the management of the Clinton Hotel in the hands of Davis Hawley, who continued in charge until 1882. In that year in company with David R. Hawley and John Langton, he erected the now famous Hawley House, one of the finest and best in the city. The partnership of these three gentlemen continued until the death of Mr. Langton in 1890, after which the brothers conducted it alone until February 1, 1901, when Davis Hawley disposed of his interests to his brother, since which time he has devoted his at- tention to the interests of the Cuyahoga Savings & Loan Company as its presi- dent and also to his personal real-estate investments, which are extensive. These include a large apartment house recently completed. In 1906 he completed a handsome home on Roxbury road in East Cleveland, one of the finest suburban towns in the vicinity of the Forest city. Mr. Hawley was one of the leading fac- tors in the organization of the Cuyahoga Savings & Loan Company, which was organized in 1893. He became its first vice president and served as such until 1896. He was a member of the board of directors and also a member of the exec- utive and appraisal committee. In 1898 upon the death of the late Colonel Arthur McAllister, he was chosen president of the organization. He is a man of keen business discernment, whose judgment is rarely if ever at fault, and his enter- prise and energy have carried him into important relations and brought him a sub- stantial reward for his labor.

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A history of Cleveland, Ohio, Volume II, Part 16

Author: Orth, Samuel Peter, 1873-1922; Clarke, S.J., publishing company Publication date: 1910 Publisher: Chicago-Cleveland : The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. Number of Pages: 1150

Author: Orth, Samuel Peter, 1873-1922; Clarke, S.J., publishing company
Publication date: 1910
Publisher: Chicago-Cleveland : The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 1150