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the court, and has won for himself very favorable criticism for the careful and systematic methods which he has followed. He has remarkable powers of con- centration and application and his retentive mind has often excited the surprise of his professional colleagues.
REV. WILLIAM ALOYSIUS KANE.
The Catholic ministry in Cleveland is represented by many earnest young men who are doing good and effective work for their church. Among this number is the Rev. William A. Kane, assistant pastor of Holy Name church. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, August 4, 1874, and his father, John Kane, was born in Ire- land in 1853 and spent the first ten years of his life on the Emerald isle, coming to the United States about 1863, at which time the family home was established in Cleveland. Two years later he became a resident of Youngstown, Ohio, where he has since resided and is now living retired. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary Berry, was born in Ireland in 1858.
Rev. William A. Kane pursued his early education in St. Columbus' parochial school at Youngstown, Ohio, and afterward attended St. Charles school in Ellicott City, Maryland, from which he was graduated with the class of 1895. He then pursued his theological and philosophical studies in St. Mary's Seminary of Cleve- land, and his ordination was celebrated by Bishop Horstmann on the Ist of June, 1901. He conducted his first mass at St. Columbus' church in Youngstown, Ohio, after which he was appointed to his present position as assistant pastor of the Holy Name church, where he has labored earnestly and effectively for the upbuilding of the cause of Catholicism in this city.
HOYT V. SHULTERS.
Through successive promotions, involving at each advanced step larger respon- sibilities as well as wider opportunities, Hoyt V. Shulters has reached his present position of secretary and treasurer of the East Ohio Gas Company. He was born December 3, 1868, in Chautauqua county, New York. His father, Edwin Shul- ters also a native of the Empire state, was a farmer of Chautauqua county but at the time of the Civil war put aside all business and personal considerations and served as a private of Company 7, of the New York Sharpshooters, continuing with that command throughout the period of hostilities. He died in March, 1906, but is still survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha (Camp) Shulters, who was born in the state of New York and is now living near Jamestown.
In the public schools Hoyt V. Shulters pursued his education, supplementing that course by study in a business college, and after putting aside his text-books he worked for different business firms in the east for a short time. He then came to Ohio and, settling first at Tiffin, secured a position in the office of the Tiffin Natural Gas Company, with which he remained for four years. On the expiration of that period he removed to Toledo, where he occupied a position in the office of the Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Company until 1895, when he was elected assistant secretary and treasurer of the company and filled the dual positions until July, 1902. On the latter date he came to Cleveland and was elected secretary and treasurer of the East Ohio Gas Company. He is also secretary and treasurer of the Green River Coal Company, a director in the Connecting Gas Company, a director in the East Ohio Gas Company and is financially interested in a number 'of other gas companies and banks. His business interests have thus been con- stantly expanding, constantly broadening in scope and importance, until he has
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become recognized as a forceful factor in that branch of activity to which he is now directing his energies.
In August, 1890, Mr. Shulters was married to Miss Mary E. Courtright, a native of Painesville, Ohio, where the wedding occurred. Mr. Shulters gives his political allegiance to the republican party nor is the term citizenship without meaning for him; on the contrary he gives active support to many measures and movements for the general good and throws the weight of his influence on the side of public progress and improvement. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity and the Union Club and finds pleasant social relations in both. In his business life he displays notable ability in developing and increasing the business of the cor- poration and in the constantly enlarging field of usefulness his labors have met with substantial results.
WILLIAM LABOUNTY.
William LaBounty, treasurer of the Cleveland Machine Knife Company, was born in Fullerton, New York, February 20, 1869, his parents being Edward and Louisa LaBounty, the former born in the romantic environs of Montreal, Can- ada, in August, 1836. Sometime near the close of the Civil war he removed to Fullerton, New York, and as means of livelihood engaged in the grinding business. In course of time he came west to Cleveland and pursued his trade until his retire- ment from active life, his death occurring in 1892.
Mr. LaBounty left the schoolroom at the age of fourteen and while still quite young went to Syracuse, New York, where he engaged with Syracuse Stove Works for three years as a stove mounter. He spent the following year in Rochester, New York, as a stove mounter with the Cooperative Stove Company, and then came back to Cleveland, where he found employment as grinder with the Worden Tool Company. That he was absolutely efficient in his line of work is apparent from the fact that he spent ten years with this firm, only leaving to become an organizer. Through his efforts the Cleveland Machine Knife Company came into being and took a place among Cleveland's manifold industries. This company manufacture knives of every description, which are recognized in trade for their excellence.
Mr. LaBounty was united in marriage to Miss Lillian Tasker in Syracuse, New York, March 14, 1891. Their residence is at No. 10310 Kenton Road.
Mr. LaBounty belongs to the vast Masonic brotherhood, holding membership in the blue lodge, and also belongs to the Maccabees. He is independent in poli- tics, changing his allegiance with the varying appeal of principle. In religious con- viction he is Protestant. His success has come largely through his own clearness of vision, and he may be reckoned among Cleveland's representative citizens.
HARVEY D. GOULDER.
Harvey D. Goulder is recognized as one of the most eminent representatives of admiralty law in the United States. Practicing in Cleveland, the ability which he has displayed in this branch of the profession has gained him high honors and well earned fame. With no advantages to aid him at the outset of his career, the force of his character and the weight of his ability have carried him into important public relations. He was born March 7, 1853, a son of Christopher D. and Bar- bara Goulder. His father was master of lake craft for many years and thus prominently connected with the shipping interests of Cleveland and this part of the country.
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At the usual age Harvey D. Goulder entered the public schools, where he passed through consecutive grades and finally became a student in the Central high school, there pursuing a classical course until his graduation in 1869, when he was but sixteen years of age. While still in school he spent three summers before the mast and by hard study in the winter made the grades with his classes. Even his summer experience was a part of his preparation for his life work, as at that time he had an end in view. Following his graduation he continued on the lakes as a sailor on his father's vessels through the sailing season, while the winter months were devoted to law study in the office and under the direction of the firm of Tyler & Dennison until the spring of 1871. Throughout his life he has been a close and varied reader, familiarizing himself with the best thoughts of great minds and thus promoting his own mental development until the strength of his mental resources constitutes a most important factor in his professional success. In the spring of 1871 he entered the employ of Alcott, Horton & Company, the necessity of providing for his own support leading him to accept a position as entry clerk in the wholesale dry-goods store of that firm, with whom he continued for two years. The hours which are usually termed leisure were devoted by him to the further study of law, under the direction of the late John E. Carey, an admir- alty lawyer of much ability. It was Mr. Goulder's intention to make admiralty law a specialty and it was this which caused him to obtain a position before the mast that he might gain intimate, personal and practical knowledge concerning the methods employed in lake shipping. In this way he obtained much of that techni- cal and essential information so valuable in the trial of admiralty cases. His is a knowledge of experience and association and many an unwilling witness, sur- prised by the accuracy of detail and disarmed by a familiar phrase on the lips of Mr. Goulder, has forgotten his allegiance to his ship and her owner and recounted the facts of a collision as it actually occurred. It is through the possession of this knowledge that he is enabled to prepare his briefs in such a clean, concise and forceful manner. He was so far advanced in his legal studies as to be able to pass the required examination before he had reached the age allowed for admis- sion to the bar. In the spring of 1875 he received his license to practice in the courts of the state and has since given his attention to the profession. Immedi- ately after his admission he practiced in partnership with John F. Weh, who was later appointed city solicitor under William Heisley. This partnership was then dissolved and Mr. Goulder later continued the practice of law with Alexander Hadden, and with various others, while at times he was alone. He has directed his attention practically to the conduct of cases in admiralty, marine insurance, and to some extent in corporation, although he is well versed in the general prac- tice of law. He has been accorded a large clientage in his chosen field and his comprehensive study and his thorough preparation have made him a peer in this branch of jurisprudence, in which he has won many notable verdicts. In Jan- uary, 1893, he became associated in practice with S. H. Holding, but is now alone. He has perhaps gained more prominence as a technical maritime counselor than any attorney before the admiralty courts. His legal knowledge and methods are accurate and he is a forceful, eloquent speaker. He has been retained as counsel either for the defense or prosecution in nearly every admiralty case that has come before any of the courts of the lake region and is never defeated where precedent is nearly equal. He has long since been acknowledged as the peer of any attorney at law in this branch of practice, his knowledge being most comprehensive and exact and his application correct and accurate.
In 1886 Mr. Goulder was a strong candidate for common pleas judge but the choice fell upon Captain Gary, who was afterward defeated. Mr. Goulder is now counsel for the Vessel Owners' Association and represents other shipping com- panies. He is a member of the Board of Industry and of the Board of Trade of Cleveland and his interest in public affairs is manifest in active and helpful coop- eration in many movements for municipal welfare and progress. He invariably supports measures that look to the advancement of the municipality, its upbuild-
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ing and improvement. His advice has been sought and his suggestions followed in improving the harbor of Cleveland and in widening the Cuyahoga river. In addition to acting as counsel for the Cleveland Vessel Owners' Association he has also been counsel for the Lake Carriers' Association since its organization and is a prominent member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Previous to the organization of that body he was a member of the Board of Trade and Board of Industry and in all these connections has left the impress of his individu- ality for good upon the work that has been done. With the late Hon. George H. Ely, the late General O. M. Coe and others connected with vessel interests, Mr. Goulder has at various times appeared before congressional committees in refer- ence to measures required for the improvement of the waterways of the great lakes. He was among those who were most urgent for the establishment of a channel through the lakes and connecting rivers and into the principal harbors. During recent years the wisdom of this has become apparent, as through this means it is possible to construct ore, coal and grain carriers of great size and thus the cost of transportation is largely reduced. His activity in matters connected with lake interests has made Mr. Goulder well known to the heads of departments in Wash- ington, including the bureau of navigation, the naval intelligence bureau, the bu- reau of lighthouse installation, the chief of the army engineers, the hydrographic bureau and indeed of all other departments having intimate or remote connection with the navigation of the inland waters of the continent.
Mr. Goulder's intimate connection with marine matters and his extensive prac- tice has brought him in association with business men generally in lake and river cities from Duluth to Montreal and the value of his work in its relations to public concerns as well as a source of individual remuneration, is widely acknowledged.
Mr.Goulder was married to Miss Mary F. Rankin, on the IIth of November, 1878. The lady is a daughter of the Rev. J. E. Rankin, D. D., at one time pastor of the First Congregational church at Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Goulder occupy a prominent social position and have many friends in Cleveland. Since his admission to the bar he has regarded the practice of law as his real life work and in that connection has won a most enviable reputation. His devotion to his clients' interests is proverbial, yet he never forgets that he owes a still higher allegiance to the majesty of the law. He is a man of genial and courteous manner and disposition and of sterling worth. In addressing court or jury he rarely allows his voice to rise above the conversational tone and his presentation of his cause is clear and cogent, the character of his mind is distinctly judicial, and his analytical power enables him to readily determine the salient features of the case and to bring into relative connection all of the points bearing upon the cause. His close study and comprehensive understanding of the principles of law have given him prominence in admiralty circles that is scarcely equaled and not exceeded in the entire country.
ALEXANDER COLAHAN.
Alexander Colahan, who through his building operations was an important factor in the early improvement and adornment of Cleveland, was born in this city in 1816, representing one of the oldest pioneer families. His father, Thomas Colahan, was a Cleveland pioneer, who came from Quebec, Canada, just after the close of the war of 1812. Few indeed were the families living in the Western Reserve at that time, and with the events which shaped the formative history of the city and this section of the state he was closely associated. He married Cath- erine Moore, also from Canada, and unto them were born six children: Samuel, Thomas, Julian, James, Alexander and Isabelle.
Cleveland was a city of but a few hundred inhabitants during the early boy- hood of Alexander Colahan, its population gradually increasing into the thousands
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as he approached manhood. He acquired his education in the old academy which was located on the present site of No. I engine house. Among his friends were some of the most prominent pioneers of Cleveland, including the Johnson brothers of marine fame, the Case brothers, H. P. Weddell and others. Many an hour they spent in boyhood play in the districts of the city which are now thickly popu- lated but were then open and unimproved land. Alexander Colahan became a mason contractor, in which business he was associated with his brother Thomas. They did much of the early work in the building operations of Cleveland, their labors constituting a factor in the adornment and improvement of the city. Their business grew in volume and importance with the growth of the city and the recog- nition of their ability, and thus passing years brought to them success which num- bered them among Cleveland's men of affluence.
In 1845 Alexander Colahan married Arvilla Ball, a native of New Hampshire, who was brought to Cleveland when a little maiden of nine years. They became parents of four children: Mary, the wife of Charles W. Lewis, of Chicago; Martha ; George, who died when four years of age; and Edward F., who with his sister Martha is occupying the old homestead. They are identified with the First Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Colahan is widely known in this city, where the greater part of his life has been passed and where he enjoys the friendship of many, including not only later day acquaintances but those who have known him from his boyhood to the present time. The parents were members of the First Methodist Episcopal church. The father died in 1902 and the mother survived for four years, passing away in 1906.
EDWARD LYMAN HOWE.
Various corporate interests benefit by the wise counsel and discriminating. judgment of Edward Lyman Howe, who figures most actively in financial circles as the treasurer of the Superior Savings & Trust Company. He was born in Co- lumbus, Ohio, August 14, 1875, and is a representative of one of the old families of this state. His father, Brainerd H. Howe, was born in Licking county, Ohio, June 22, 1839, and was a son of the Rev. Timothy W. and Chloe (Harris) Howe. The Howe family was founded in New England during the colonial epoch in our country's history, the first American ancestor having been John Howe, who came from England in 1670 and settled near New Haven, Connecticut, whence he re- moved to Vermont. The Rev. Timothy W. Howe was born in the Green Moun- tain state in 1804 and when a young man came to Ohio, settling in Licking county, where through his long life he was one of the best known and most highly honored citizens. He devoted his energies to the work of the Presbyterian ministry and, full of years and honors, passed away at the age of eighty-eight. The Harris family, too, was of old New England stock, one of the ancestors taking prominent part in the Revolutionary war.
Brainerd H. Howe was reared in Licking county and eventually became a brass manufacturer of Cleveland, where he conducted business successfully for a long period and is now living retired. He wedded Sarah A., daughter of Lyman and Jane (Willoughby) Beecher, the father a distant cousin of Henry Ward Beecher and a descendant of one of the old New England families that was founded in America in 1639.
Edward Lyman Howe came to Cleveland with his parents in 1882 as a lad of seven summers and entered the public schools, wherein he continued his studies until he started in the business world as cash boy in the dry-goods store of Hower & Higby. He spent two and a half years there, during which time he was pro- moted to the position of stock boy and then to salesman. He eagerly mastered every task that would give him business experience and qualify him for larger responsibilities, and from the outset of his business career has worked his way
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steadily upward, the orderly steps of his progression being easily discernible. He entered the banking business in February, 1892, as messenger with the Euclid Avenue National Bank, and was promoted to bookkeeper ere he severed his con- nection with that institution, covering a service of five and a half years. In 1897 he became connected with the Cleveland Trust Company in charge of the loans in the trust department, and in April, 1901, he joined the Prudential Trust Company as assistant secretary and treasurer, while later he was chosen secretary and treas- urer. In 1905 he entered the Superior Savings & Trust Company on its organiza- tion, acting as assistant secretary for a time, while in December, 1908, he was elected treasurer and is now active in the management of what has come to be recognized as one of Cleveland's solid financial institutions. His business ability, his readiness of resource and his expediency in planning for and meeting condi- tions have caused his cooperation to be sought in connection with the active man- agement in various other lines and he is now the vice president and director of the Fuller Canneries Company, treasurer and director of the Workingman's Collateral Loan Company and secretary and treasurer of the New England Company.
On the 25th of February, 1901, occurred the marriage of Edward L. Howe and Miss Mary Franc, daughter of Leland J. and Sarah L. (Safford) Mattison, the former one of Cleveland's prominent business men. Mrs. Howe is a graduate of the College for Women and is active in church and charitable work and prominent in social circles. The three children of the family are: Sarah, born April 14, 1902; Charles Mattison, January 28, 1904; and Mary Elizabeth, May 26, 1907. The family reside at 1548 East Eighty-fifth street and have a country home at the Glen Valley Club, at Brecksville, Ohio. Mr. Howe spends his leisure hours in golf, in motoring, hunting and fishing, and also takes delight in gardening. He belongs to the Cleveland Athletic Club, the Glen Valley Club and also to the Hough Avenue Congregational church. At city elections he casts an independent bal- lot, while the republican party receives his support when national issues are in- volved. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and is a public-spirited citizen, interested in all that pertains to the welfare and progress of the Forest city. His salient qualities are such as win him substantial friendships and he is prominent and popular in social and club life, while the enterprise which he has displayed in business affairs and the genuine enjoyment which he derives from the solution of intricate business problems have given him high standing as one of the successful financiers of Cleveland.
CHARLES P. LEININGER.
Charles P. Leininger, senior member of the firm of the Eagle Laundry Com- pany, is one of the best examples of what can be accomplished through persistent effort intelligently directed along legitimate channels. He is a native of Cleve- land, having been born here, August 1, 1872, a son of Charles and Marguette Lein- inger and grandson of Charles Leininger. The latter was born in Germany and followed gardening until his emigration to America, at which time he located in Buffalo and settled down to city life. Here his son Charles was born September 6, 1844, and was reared, learning the molder's trade. When he came to Cleveland in the '50s he secured employment as an iron-molder. Later, however, he be- came connected with newspaper life, retiring from business activities in 1899. His death followed in 1902. He possessed many of the German traits of character which make the sons of that country such desirable citizens.
Charles P. Leininger attended the Cleveland schools until he was fifteen, but at that time he engaged with Dr. Parker to work in his drug store and continued with him for three months. Following this he was errand boy for the W. H. Gar- lock laundry and eventually became a driver for the concern, thus working for eleven years. In the meanwhile he was learning the business thoroughly, making
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friends and saving money, so that in 1897 he was able, in conjunction with Mr. Monaghan, to purchase the Eagle laundry. He was a practical laundryman and immediately began building up and enlarging their business until at present they have sixty employes and run ten wagons. Their plant is a fine one, and the work they turn out second to none in the city.
Mr. Leininger was married in Cleveland, October 18, 1894, to Miss Mary Caldwell, and they have four children: Herbert, thirteen years old, and Charles, six, both attending the public schools; Hugh, four years old, who is the pet of the family ; and Emma, who is deceased. The family are conveniently located in their pleasant home at No. 10518 Grantwood avenue.
Mr. Leininger is a Mason, belonging to Al Koran Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows, the Colonial, Cleveland Ath- letic, Country Auto and Cleveland Auto Clubs, and is president of the Laundry- men's Club. He is extremely fond of all outdoor sports, including automobiling, while during the winter he is enthusiastic over bowling. In politics he is inde- pendent in his views. Steadily advancing through good work and honorable methods, Mr. Leninger has attained his present position among the substantial men of his city and has won everything he has secured by hard and conscientious labor.
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