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FELIX ROSENBERG
Ed. M. Young,
Chief Executive of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, one of the best-known Democrats in the northeastern part of the State, and a man who is very popular in his community, as is evidenced by the position of trust he now holds, is a native Ohioan, born, reared and edu- cated in the Buckeye State. For many years Mr. Young has been engaged in the real estate business, in which he has been very successful. Formerly he was associated with the firm of Lane & Young, in the city of Cincinnati, he being the representative of the firm in the territory in which he resided. This partnership was dissolved in 1903, after which Mr. Young continued in the business under his own name in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. In political belief he is a staunch and fearless exponent of Democratic principles, and is the leading Democrat in his native city. In April, 1903, after the new code for the Ohio municipalities became operative, he was elected Mayor of Cuyahoga Falls. Mayor Young is interested in the well-known Raleigh House, the leading hotel in his city. His offices are located in the City Hall of Cuyahoga Falls. Mayor Young is a married man, and lives with his family, in one of the most beautiful residences in that pretty and thriving city.
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Ulric Sloane,
A leading attorney of Columbus, Ohio, is recognized as a man of splendid legal attain- ments, and one who has gained a most enviable reputation as a jurist. He is a self-made man, who worked himself up until he has reached the top of the ladder in his profession. He has sound judgment, good common sense, a thorough knowledge, and enjoys the esteem of his fellow practitioners, as well as that of a large clientele. Politically, Mr. Sloane is a staunch adherent of the Democratic principles and a leader in the ranks of his party. In many campaigns his influence has been felt, not only in executive work, but also as a public speaker. Mr. Sloane is a brilliant orator and possesses the talent for bringing his arguments to a convincing conclusion. He has had charge of many important cascs during his professional career, not only in the State Courts, but also before the Courts of the United States. Mr. Sloane is a man of pleasant, affable manners, and is well liked in the community in which his name has become prominent.
W. J. Rader,
One of the foremost exponents of the art of dancing in the State of Ohio, and director and proprietor of the Art Academy of Dancing, the Oak Street Academy and the Neil Avenue Academy at Columbus, Ohio, is a native of the Capital City of the Buckeye State. He is of German ancestry, and was most carefully reared by his parents, receiving the very best education. He studied the terpsichorean art under the ablest teachers, and after finishing his education in that profession, he decided to open a school of his own, resulting in the founding of the Art Academy of Dancing at 1991/2-201 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio about nine years ago. He soon became recognized as a master of his profession, of rare ability, and owing to his affableness of manner, careful and thorough instructions, has gained a large and lucrative clientele. Professor Rader has among his pupils children and members of the best families of Columbus and surrounding places. The elegance and comforts of his schools, their convenient location, the excellent music, the trustful and obliging servants, and particularly the excellence of instruction, have placed his schools second to none in Ohio. Since the opening of his first academy, he has gradually acquired a wider and wider circle of usefulness, and to keep up with his ever-growing patronage, he has been compelled to open two more academies, as mentioned above. During the summer months Professor Rader has a beautiful pavilion on Neil Avenue, where many scenes of festivities are to be witnessed. Mr. Rader belongs to the modern school of dancing, and at his academies all the new, standard and fancy dances are taught. Mr. Rader is a prominent member of the International Dancing Masters' Association.
Millard Fillmore Warner,
A former State Senator from Cuyahoga County, was born on the 15th of October, 1848, in Tuscarawas County, brought up to labor on a farm until his seventeenth year; was educated in sub-district schools; preparatory and collegiate departments of the Ohio Wesleyan University ; Drew Theological Seminary at Madison, New Jersey, and Medical College of New York University, city of New York. From 1873 to 1899, Mr. Warner was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being connected after 1878 with the North Ohio Conference. From 1887 to 1899 he was a professor in the Baldwin University, of Berea, Ohio, a Methodist college; the last five years of which period he was President of the institution. In 1899 he became a medical practitioner, taking up the special work in ailments of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Dr. Warner cast his first ballot for General
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Grant for his second term of the Presidency, though not thoroughly endorsing the adminis- tration of the first term; was a Mugwump down to 1884, a disciple of Edwin L. Godkin, of the New York Nation. Though never a believer in free silver as presented in 1896, he has been a Democrat, except in that campaign down to the present time. He was married in 1876 to Mabel G. DeWitt, of Harmony, New Jersey. They have two children, both now living. In the election of 1901 he received the greatest number of votes cast for any legisla- tive candidate on the ticket. Senator Warner was a member of the standing committees on Benevolent Institutions, Common Schools and School Lands, Corporations other than Munic- ipal, Enrollment, Finance, Fish Culture and Game, Industrial Schools for Boys and Girls, Rules, Universities and Colleges, Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home.
MILLARD FILLMORE WARNER
J. A. Archibald,
Superintendent of the Fire Department of the city of Cincinnati, is a man well known all over the State of Ohio. He is a native Cincinnatian, born on the 21st of February, 1859. His father, Alexander Archibald, was a Scotchman, who emigrated to the United States in 1847 and took up his residence in Cincinnati, where for many years he followed the vocation of a carpenter. His son, Mr. J. A. Archibald, received his education in the public schools of his home city. He started in active life at the age of sixteen years, when he accepted a position in the iron works of M. Clements. He remained in business life until the Ist of March, 1893, when he was elected to the responsible position at the head of the Cincinnati Fire Department, a position he has filled with greatest success and to the entire satisfaction of the people of Cincinnati. Under his guidance the department has developed into one of the most efficient in the country. . Mr. Archibald is very popular in his native city. In political belief he is a staunch Repub- lican. Socially, he is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Knights of Pythias.
George C. Kolb,
A well-known physician of Cincinnati, and Grand Master of the Order of Odd Fellows in the State of Ohio from 1904-1905, was born on
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the 5th of March, 1864, at New Albany, Indiana, the son of Lorenz Kolb, a contractor, who had emigrated from Bavaria to this coun- try. His mother was a native of the that- time French province of Alsace, and was born in the historic city of Strassburg. One of his ancestors was the celebrated historian, F. Kolb. Dr. Kolb received his education in the public schools and High School of his native city, after which he studied medicine. Gradu- ating from college, he received the degree of M.D. In 1884 he commenced the practice of his profession in Louisville, where he remained a few years. From there he removed to Cincinnati, where he built up a large prac- tice, his specialty being woman's and chronic diseases. Dr. Kolb is very prominent in frater- nal circles. He has held the highest positions GEORGE C. KOLB in the I.O.O.F. in the State of Ohio, and in 1904 was elected Grand Master of that order. He is also a member of the K. A. E. O., K. of P. and others. He was married on the 5th of February, 1902, to Gertrude A. Daller, of College Hill, Cincinnati, and is the father of one son, George C. Kolb, Jr. His residence and offices are at 14 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Frederick H. Alms,
Deceased, whose name has become indelibly associated with the commercial and indus- trial history of the city of Cincinnati, one of the founders of the immense business conducted by Alms & Doepke, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was a native Cincinnatian, born on the 26th of February, 1839. His father, Gerhard Henry Alms, was a practical cabinet maker, and had emigrated in 1827 from his native city, Drep- holz, in the at that time kingdom of Hanover. He came to Cincinnati and found ready employment in the furniture factory of Mitchell & Rammelsburg. Later he founded a furniture factory in Cincinnati, which was continuously operated by him successfully until the time of his death. Mr. Fred. H. Alms was educated in the public schools of Cincin- nati and at Woodward High School. After leaving school he entered the dry goods busi- ness of his uncle, Mr. August Alms, with whom he remained for a period of seven years. The next two years of his life were spent in the employ of the dry goods firm of B. Simon & Co., as a salesman. At this period of his life the Civil War broke out, and Presi-
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dent Lincoln issued his famous first call for volunteers. In response to that call Mr. Fred- erick H. Alms immediately offered his services, and he entered the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which regiment he remained for one year, when he was attached to the Signal Corps. He continued in that branch of the service until he was honorably discharged, serving in all three years and one hundred days. After his return from the war he entered private life in his former business and became a salesman with the firm of L. C. Hopkins & Co., at Cincinnati, continuing in the service of that firm for some time. He resigned his position to form a partnership with his brother, Mr. William H. Alms, and his cousin, Mr. William Frederick Doepke, founding the firm of Alms & Doepke, the concern entering into mercantile life as dry goods merchants. At the inception of this business, its scope was very limited, but owing to the splendid abilities of the gentlemen connected with it, the business constantly expanded with a healthy growth, until to-day it stands as a magnificent monument to the memory of its founders. Mr. Alms was married in 1870 to Miss Eleanor C. Unzicker, the daughter of the prominent physician, Dr. J. S. Unzicker, and lived happily with his wife for twenty-eight years, until death separated them. Mr. Alms always took a keen interest in the development and welfare of his home city, and was ever ready to assist any worthy cause, not only by his energy, but as well by his purse. He was a very warm friend of all the German charitable institutions, such as the Old Men's Home, Bodmann's Widows' Home, the German-American kindergartens, etc. As a patron of arts in Cincinnati, Mr. Alms became known as one who earnestly advanced the interests of music. He materially assisted many of the great musical enterprises originated in that city, such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the National Saengerfest and others. He offered and gave one thousand dollars for the best composition for orchestra, solo voices and mixed chorus, to be dedicated to and produced at the above-named Saengerfest. In the business and com- mercial life of Cincinnati Mr. Alms became largely interested. He was one of the directors of the B. & O. S. W. Railroad; President of the Argonaut Cotton Mill at Covington, Kentucky ; a trustee of the Cincinnati College of Music; trustee of the Cincinnati Law School; President of the Cincinnati Hospital Trustees; President of the Young Men's Mercantile Library ; director of the Y. M. C. A .; Treasurer of Bodman's Widows' Home; one of the founders and a director of the German Old Men's Home. In social life he was affiliated with the leading clubs of the city, such as Queen City Club, Cuvier Club, Lincoln Club, Young Men's Blaine Club, Optimist Club, and the Avondale Athletic Club. He was one of the principal shareholders of the Addyston Pipe and Steel Company and the A. G. Corre Hotel Company. In the early 'go's he erected the magnificent hotel named after him. situated on Walnut Hills. Taking a well-needed rest in 1894, he, with his wife, started upon a voyage around the world, visiting all the principal countries and cities. This journey occupied nearly two years, after which he returned to Cincinnati. re-entering upon his business pursuits. He died on the 25th of July, 1898.
Adolph H. Stadermann,
Of Cincinnati, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 24th of November, 1875, of German parents. A musical ancestry is his in no inconsiderable degree, his forefathers and a num- ber of relatives on his father's side as far back as his great-grandfather having been musicians. Quite early in life decided musical tendencies began manifesting themselves and the advantages of an early musical training were most willingly granted him by his father, who gave him his first lessons on the piano. At church he sang in the boys' choir and soon became its leading alto. At the age of about ten he was placed under the tutor- ship of Professor J. A. O. Schweers, who taught him piano for nearly six years, and during
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the same time he studied harmony, first with Mr. Schweers and then for some time with Christian Henkel. The boy took a delight as well as a deep interest in his studies and his teachers were highly pleased with his rapid progress. The musical inclinations continually growing stronger, and the boy being determined upon a musical career, he was allowed to study his art with professional intentions and accordingly entered the College of Music in September, 1892, and there continued his studies for seven years. He studied piano last under Albino Gorno, organ under Joseph P. Donnelly (now of New York) ; harmony, counterpoint and composition under John A. Broekhoven, and also enjoyed the distinction and rare privilege of a three years' free scholarship in musical directorship under Frank Van der Stucken, conductor of the Cin- cinnati Symphony Orchestra, the studies embracing orchestra and chorus conducting, orchestration, chorus arranging and composi- tion. At the college and otherwise he fre- quently appeared as pianist, organist and com- poser. As the result of this long, faithful study has come a well-merited professional success, of which Mr. Stadermann may justly feel proud. In his sphere as teacher of piano-which occupies most of his time-he has achieved most excellent results. For several years he taught piano at the College of Music of Cin- cinnati, and at the Academy of the Sacred ADOLPH H. STADERMANN Heart, Clifton, but finally gave up both and devoted more of his time to his ever-increasing number of piano pupils at his own studio, now located at No. 215 West Seventh Street, Cincinnati. He has declined a number of most flattering inducements from various musical institutions who desired his service in this field. The cause of his success must be attributed greatly to the methods employed, which are at once well directed, unique and most system- atic, and are productive of splendid results in comparatively short time. They are based upon solid, musical principles, and are the natural outcome of his long, sincere and broad personal study, a wide and exceedingly busy teaching experience, and a constant effort to achieve proper ends in the most musical, practical and expedient ways. The methods are also furthered considerably by a rational application of numerous principles of psychology, physiology and mnemotechnics in their manifold interrelations to the many phases of piano study, the result being a rapid advancement of the student in musical and technical direc- tions, and thus an arousing of musical interest that is productive of the most gratifying results. The numerous enrollments of professional students (and young teachers for normal courses) for continued terms are eloquent proof of the value of these methods and the high esteem in which they evidently are held. A number of students from here and elsewhere owe their present success as teachers to Mr. Stadermann's precepts. As a reviser of piano compositions in accordance with the best extant pedagogical principles, his services have been in greater demand than his limited time has been able to allow. As an organist Mr. Stadermann is also very well known. He has held several of the
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most prominent positions, and has frequently appeared in recital with unqualified success, especially on the large organ in Music Hall. While organist and choirmaster of St. Law- rence Church, Price Hill, he designed, supervised and inaugurated its beautiful organ, which is the largest church organ in this section of the country and ranks as a model instrument. The program rendered on the occasion of the inaugural concert was one of the most notable programs ever given here for a like occasion. A few years ago Mr. Stadermann declined an offer of the position of principal organist and choirmaster of one of the most prominent churches in Chicago. At present he is principal organist and choirmaster of St. Xavier Church, Cincinnati, which is conceded to be a most responsible position, in the largest parish in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The splendid programs rendered Sunday after Sunday by the choir and himself are topics of much favorable comment. The choir consists of a paid quartette and a large, well-disciplined chorus. Owing to his other professional activities and the unusually large number of services at St. Xavier's, he engages regularly two assistant organists for week-day and other minor services. As a choir organizer and disciplinarian, he enjoys a well-merited reputation - a reputation further enhanced by the organization and conducting, in the past, of several large choruses for special festival occa- sions. Since 1901 the College of Music of Cincinnati has engaged Mr. Stadermann's services as teacher of organ. Here, too, the results achieved in solo organ playing and church music by the students during and after study are gratifying and reflect credit upon teacher and institution. Being by nature of an analytical turn of mind, it is but natural that the study and teaching of musical theory should prove inviting to Mr. Stadermann. In teaching his pupils this absolutely indispensable branch of professional study, he requires of them not only the usual demonstration of abstract theoretical knowledge by means of written work- which is the "alpha and omega" of many existing methods-but requires, in addition, of all theory students a most practical, concrete application of the otherwise mainly abstract study in a manner that is as original with himself as many of his other modes of teaching. The beneficial results are exemplified in the broader musicianship of his students.
To professional ability in its various phases Mr. Stadermann adds an indefatigable industry and untiring devotion to and zeal for his chosen art-never tiring in his researches for newer, better and more rational means to attain proper musical ends with those entrusted to his care; an almost infinite patience, by no means the least important qualification of a successful teacher; a modest and gentle character - with enough firmness, however, to insist upon thoroughness; the secret of infusing interest in even the at time apparently least interesting parts of study ; and a personal and musical magnetism that almost uncon - sciously draws the student towards the loftiest ideals in the realms of the musical art.
Johann Bernhard Stallo,
Who under the administration of President Cleveland represented the United States as Minister at the Court of Italy, a lawyer, scientist and author of National reputation, was a native of Germany, born on the 16th of March, 1823, in the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, where his father was a school teacher. After Mr. Stallo had received his elementary train- ing, he was carefully educated in ancient languages and mathematics. Deciding to test his fortune in the New World, he, in 1839, emigrated to the United States, settling in Cincinnati where, after having charge of a private school for a few months, he became a teacher in St. Xavier's College, then recently established. There he devoted all his leisure hours to the study of mathematics, physics and chemistry, and in the fall of 1843 he was appointed Professor of Physics and Chemistry in St. John's College, in New York, which position he retained until 1847. At that time he published the work, "General Principles
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of the Philosophy of Nature," which established his reputation as a philosophical student. He then entered upon the study of the law, and returning to Cincinnati in 1847, was admitted to the bar two years later. This marked the opening of his brilliant career in the field of jurisprudence. In 1853 Governor Wood appointed Mr. Stallo to fill the vacancy in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, caused by the resignation of Judge Stanley Matthews. Judge Stallo served with great distinction to the end of the unfinished term, when he was elected to a full term, but resigned in 1855, to take up the practice of law. From this time on until 1885, when President Cleveland appointed him United States Minister to Italy, Mr. Stallo never held an political office, always declining to place his name before the people, even though earnestly requested by his party. He, however, served the people in several honorary official positions. He was a member of the Board of School Examiners for the public schools of Cincinnati, and for many years a trustee of the Uni-
versity of Cincinnati. Judge Stallo, without any doubt, was one of the most able and gifted lawyers of the country. With a thorough knowledge Mr. Stallo combined a brilliancy of oratorical power, which in heated debate often swept all before him. A notable occasion where his fluency and force of expression became emphasized, was in 1870, when the City Council of Cincinnati intended to allow the use of the Bible in the public schools. This was bitterly opposed by Judge Stallo, and he excoriated the members who wished to force this legislation upon the people, he claiming that religious dogmas and doctrines should be forever kept apart from the public schools of this country. His oratory was so powerful, his arguments were so convincing, and his denunciations of the impending measure so damnatory that the intended resolution died in its incipiency. A strong advocate of all principles which would benefit the people, he early identified himself with all movements for their betterment. In anti-slavery days he took a prominent part in the burning ques- tions of the period, and through his efforts during the Civil War he aided largely the cause of the Union by helping organize the German regiments in Cincinnati. William McCook, the Colonel of the brave Ninth Ohio Regiment, who gave his life for the cause of freedom and unity, was a member of the legal firm to which Judge Stallo belonged, prior to leaving for the front. As an author and contributor to scientific periodicals, Judge Stallo was known in the literary circles of the country. In political belief, he was originally a Dem- ocrat, but, in 1856, advocated the election of General Fremont, and continued to act with the Republican party until 1872, when he sympathized with the reform movement, which culminated in the Cincinnati Convention. He, however, bitterly disappointed by the action of that convention, withdrew his name from the party rolls, after delivering a brilliant speech in St. Louis, stating in detail the grounds for his opposition to General Schurz and others Since that time he was affiliated with Democracy. His useful career closed in Florence, Italy, where he died after a lingering illness on the 5th of January, 1900. After the termina- tion of his diplomatic position, Judge Stallo had remained in Italy, and he never saw the shores of America again. His last years were spent in scientific studies and researches.
Edmund Kittredge Stallo,
Of New York City, a leading attorney and a man who is known throughout the country as a promoter of industrial enterprises of magnitude, is a native Ohioan, and the son of the eminent jurist, statesman and diplomat, Johann Bernhard Stallo, who prior to his demise was the accredited United States Minister to Italy. Mr. Edmund K. Stallo was born in Cin- cinnati, where he received a thorough education, passing through the public schools, the High School and the Cincinnati University. Desiring to enter the legal profession, he, upon his graduation from college, entered the Cincinnati Law School and also studied law
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