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II. A. FULLER
I.I. A. Fuller, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer Union Roll- ing Mill Co. Born Cleveland, Sept. 23, 1864. Educated in pub. lic schools and Western Reserve College. With Condit, Fuller & Co., wholesale iron, 1883-88. Then with Union Rolling Mill Co. as assistant treasurer and assistant general manager until 1891. Then elected secretary, treasurer and director, still serving, Vice president Bourne. Fuller Co. Director Central National Bank and Sheriff Street Market & Storage Co. Interested in a number of other corporations. Member Union, Country, Euclid, Colonial clubs, and the Presbyterian church. Politically a Re- publican.
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EDWARD ALFORD MERRITT
Edward Alford Merritt, Cleveland. Secretary and treasu Cleveland Stone Co. Born Marquette, Mich., Feb. 12, 18 Graduated from Racine College, Racine, Wis., 1879. Secret Iron Bay Mfg. Co., with his father Daniel H. Merritt, M quette, 1880-87. Came to Cleveland 1888. With Cleveland Stu Co., as auditor. Elected secretary and treasurer 1896 and st serving. Interested in a number of other corporations. Mem Union, Euclid, Country, Roadside and Rowfant clubs. Pol ically a Republican and a member of the First Church of Chy Scientist.
HERBERT C. BOURNE
Herbert C. Bourne, Cleveland. Treasurer of the Bourne. Ful Co. Born IIyannis, Mass., Dec. 16, 1863. Came to Cleveland early youth and educated in the public schools and Centi High school. Graduated from Harvard University in 1887, degi of A. B. Started with Condit-Fuller Co. in 1887. Elect secretary in 1892, sales manager Bassett, Presley & Train 1893-1 Upon the incorporation of the Bourne-Fuller Co. in 1896 w elected Secretary, served until 1900, when he was elect treasurer. Member Union, Euclid and University clubs. Trust Unity church,
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JOHN A. KLING
John A. Kling, Cleveland, Pres. and Gen. Mgr, Cleveland Builders' Supply Co. Born Pittsburg, Pa., Aug, 20, 1864. Edu- cated in the schools of Pittsburg. In the oil and gas business, irm of Davis & Kling, 1886-89. Then in the builders' supply business at Pittsburg, 1889-90. Came to Cleveland in 1891 and organized The East End Supply Co., and in 1897 consolidated with Clements Bros., The Wood-Hanna Co, and Wood Bros. Elected Gen. Mgr. and in 1900 Pres., still serving, Vice Pres. Reserve Trust Co., Bulger Coal Co. Pres. Darlington Brick ‹ Mining Co. Dir. Ohio Mutual Savings & Loan Co. and in- erested in other corporations. 32nd degree K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member Clifton Park Club. Politically Republican and nember Presbyterian Church.
HENRY T. LATTY
Henry T. Latty, Cleveland. Vice Pres. and Gen. Supt. Kirk- atty Co. Born Boston, Mass,, Aug. 18, 1857. Educated in iblic schools. Began carcer in the tack business with A. Fields Son, Taunton, Mass., 1875-85. Organized various plants roughout the country. Then came to Cleveland as Supt, Tack ept., National Screw & Tack Co., 1885-95, One of the organ- ers of Kirk, Latty & Latty in 1895, company incorporated in 198 and elected Vice Pres, and Supt. Still serving. Proprietor lobe Shoe & Shank Co. Interested in other corporations. 32nd gree Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member Century Club. Politi- lly a Republican.
WILLIAM IL HUNT
William H. Hunt, Cleveland, Gen. Mgr. Cleveland IHydraulic Press Brick Co. Born Trumbull County, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1868 Educated public schools. Started with the First National Bank of Akron, O., 1881-91 ( was teller when he resigned). Organized the present company 1894. Elected Manager, still serving President Cleveland Builders' Exchange 1901.04. Vice President Civic Federation of Cleveland, President National Brick Manu- facturers' Association of America, 1901, and still a director and member of the executive council. Interested in a number of corporations. Member Union and Euclid Clubs and board of directors Chamber of Commerce 1901-02. Politically a Repub- lican, and a member of the Episcopal Church.
SAMUEL D. LATTY
Samuel D. Latty, Cleveland. Sec. and Gen. Mgr. Kirk-Latty Mfg. Co. Born Boston, Mass., Sept. 12, 1864, Educated in the public schools, Began career in the tack business with A. Fields & Son, Taunton, Mass., 1881-83. Then in charge of Parker Carriage Goods Co., Tack Dept,, Cincinnati, O., 1883-85. Came to Cleveland and with the W. Bingham Co. 1885-87. Took charge of the Sales Dept., National Screw & Tack Co. 1887-95. Was one of the organizers of Kirk.Latty Mfg. Co. and upon incorporation of the Kirk-Latty Mfg. Co. elected Sec. and Gen. Mgr .. Still serving, Pres. Buckeye Box Co. and interested in other corporations, Member Chamber of Commerce, and Century, Euclid and Bedford Glens Country Clubs. Politically a Re- publican.
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MARTIN SNIDER
Martin Snider, Cleveland. President The Interstate Cooperage Co. Born Dayton, O., Aug. 16, 1846. Educated public schools. Started in the cooperage business at Dayton, O., with his father, A. Snider, 1866. Came to Cleveland 1871, and continued the business until 1878. Then with the Standard Oil Co. as manager of the cooperage department. Elected President of the Inter- state Cooperage Co. 1904, still serving. President Snider-Hughes Co., Guarantee Title & Trust Co., Treasurer Riverside Cemetery Ass'n., Director Cleveland Trust Co. Interested in a number of other corporations. Member Union, Euclid and Roadside Clubs, and Ohio Society of N. Y. Politically a Republican.
JAMES H. VAN DORN
James H. Van Dorn, Cleveland. President The Van Dorn Iron Works Co. Born Medina County, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1842. Raised on a farm at Columbia, Lorain County, Ohio. Appren- ticed to the blacksmith trade at age of eighteen years. Engaged in blacksmith work at the forge for ten years for Aultman, Miller & Co., Akron, O. Is President of the Van Dorn Iron Works Co., manufacturers of structural and house iron work. This company has been established thirty years in present loca- tion. President The Van Dorn & Dutton Co. and The Van Dorn & Elliott Co.
GEORGE BARTOL
George Bartol, Cleveland. General manager The Otis S Company, Limited. Born Lancaster, Mass., May 16, 18 Educated in the public schools and graduated from Massachus Institute of Technology in 1877 with the degree of B. Began career with The Otis Steel Co. in 1879 as chem Elected general manager in 1898, still serving. Presid Coloniai Realty Co., Warner Realty Co. Director First Natic Bank and interested in other corporations. Member Unit University and Civil Engineers clubs. Politically a Republican.
ANDREW S. UPSON
Andrew S. Upson, Cleveland. President The Upson Nut C Born Burlington, Conn., June 16, 1835. Educated public schoo Burlington. Began career as traveling salesman. Formed fir of Upson & Dunham, Unionville, Conn., 1860. Mr. Dunham I tired 1865 and later firm was incorporated as The Upson N Co. Business established in Cleveland 1871. Came to Clevelal 1889. President of company since incorporation, President Tl Union Rolling Mill Co. Advisory Board, Citizens Savings Trust Co. Director Market National Bank, The State Banking Trust Co. Western Reserve Insurance Co., Bankers Surety Co McClean Arms & Ordnance Co. Member House of Represent tives, Connecticut, 1869-71. Senate, Connecticut, 1879-81. Masc and a Republican. Member Union and Colonial clubs at Trustee New England Society.
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WILLIAM PRESCOTT
William Prescott, Cleveland, Local Manager The American Agricultural Chemical Co. Somersetsl. ire,
Born England, Iarch 1, 1850. Came to Cleveland in early youth. Educated ublic schools and Humiston's Institute. Vice President The leveland Dryer Co. from the incorporation of same in 1874-1899. pon the formation of present company, elected a director and cal manager. President The Brooklyn Savings & Loan Associa- on. Mayor Brooklyn Village four years. Member Board of ducation three years. Member Cleveland City Council 1895-96. Member Century and Masonic clubs. 32nd degree K. T. Mason, ystic Shriner. Politically a Republican.
JOHN BECKER
ohn Becker. Cleveland. Heating engineer. Born Cleveland, June 22, 1857. Educated in common schools of Cleveland. sociated with Worswick Mfg. Co. ten years. Became iden- ed with Chafer & Becker Co. in 1882. Vice President and isurer Chafer & Becker Co. Director Woodland Avenue Sav- s & Trust Co., Franke Steel Range Co. President Kaufman ewriter Co. Member Cleveland City Lodge Webb Chapter, e Erie Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, Knight Templar, ental Commandery, Al Koran Mystic Shriners, Knights of hias, Builders' Exchange, Chamber of Commerce, and Ger- 1.American Social club. Politically a Republican.
FREDERICK WILLIAM SEARS
Frederick William Sears, Cleveland. Local Treasurer Ameri- can Agricultural Chemical Co. Born Brooklyn, (now Cleveland) O., Dec. 27, 1863. Educated in the public schools. With Bene- dict & Co. Then with Cleveland Dryer Co. Elected Secretary and treasurer in 1901. Upon formation of present company was appointed local treasurer, still serving. President Wood, Paint & Glass Co. 32nd Degree K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Mem- ber Colonial, Century and Dover Bay Country Clubs. Politically a Republican.
JOHN EDMONDSON CHAFER
John Edmondson Chafer, Cleveland. President Chafer & Becker Co. Born Lawrence, Mass., April 17, 1844. Educated in the common schools of England. Apprenticed as machinist and en- gineer in England at the age of fourteen years. Came to Amer- ica in 1870 and entered the pipe fitting business in Buffalo, N. Y. Came to Cleveland in 1872, worked for the Cleveland City Water Works as first assistant engineer, moved the Corliss engines from the Division street pumping station to Fairmount street station. Organized Chafer, Buck & Doughty Co. 1878. Chafer & Becker, reorganized April 1, 1905. Pres. Western Realty Co. Dir. Rating & Collecting Co. Mem. Bigelow Lodge, No. 243, F. & A M .; Erie Lodge, No. 27, I. O. O. F .; Royal Arcanum ; Chamber of Commerce; Builders' Exchange, and Electric club.
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HARVEY E. HACKENBERG
Harvey E. Hackenberg, Cleveland. Treasurer National Carbon Co. Born Northumberland, Pa,, March 8, 1864. Educated in public schools. Came to Cleveland in 1881 and with Tuttle-Mas- ters & Co., iron orc, until 1883. With Masters & Co. 1883-84. The Boulton Carbon Co. 1884-86, Name of company changed to National Carbon Co., and with same until 1888. Secretary Na- tional Carbon Co. 1888-99. In 1899 elected to present position. One of the organizers of the Lakewood Savings & Banking Co. Elected president and served until 1905, when same was sold to Cleveland Trust Co. Director First National Bank. President Iroquois Portland Cement Co. Secretary Dow Chemical Co. Interested in other corporations. Member Union and Century clubs. Politically a Republican.
WILLIAM FULLER
William Fuller, Cleveland. General Manager and Treasurer The Cleveland Elevator Bucket Co. Born Paris, Oxford County, Maine, Feb. 9, 1833. Educated in the common schools. Went to Portland, Me., in 1852 and began career in locomotive en- gineering. In 1866 was promoted to Superintendent of Motive Power and designing, building and operating locomotives. Went to Colorado in 1886 and became Superintendent of Machinery for the Colorado & Midland R. R. Came to Cleveland in 1883 as agent of the English Trustees of the N. Y. P. & O. R. R., which was under lease to the Erie R. R. until 1894. In 1898 became Gen. Mgr. and Treasurer of the present company.
CHARLES T. RICHMOND
Charles T. Richmond, Cleveland. Superintendent Natic Carbon Co. Born Johnsonville, N. Y., June 13, 1856. Educa Graylock Institute and graduated from Yale University 18 degree Ph. B. with Burleigh & Co., Mineville, N. Y., 1879. Then Deputy Collector Internal Revenue, 10th Dist., Mass. u 1884. Organized the Richmond Carbon Co., North Adams, M. 1884. Sold to Thompson-Houston Electric Co. in 1888, and with them until 1893 as President and Manager Thompson-Hc ton Carbon Co., Fremont, O. After consolidation with the tional Carbon Co. came to Cleveland and accepted present p tion. Treasurer Iroquois Portland Cement Co. and interested other corporations. Member Century and Associated Tech. ch Politically a Republican.
F. W. BRUCH
F. W. Bruch, Cleveland. Educated in the publie schools Cleveland. After leaving school learned the machinist trac Started the Acme Machinery Co. in 1880, of which he is no president. Also president of the Kraus Furniture Co. a director of The Cleveland Machinery Co. and The State Bar ing & Trust Co.
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F. H. GLIDDEN
F. H. Glidden, Cleveland. President Glidden Varnish Co. Born New Castle, Maine, May, 1832. Educated in the common schools and academy of his native village. Came to Cleveland n 1868 and has since been closely identified with the varnish business. In 1875, in company with Levi C. Brackett, established he nucleus of the present plant, under firm name of Glidden, Brackett & Co. In 1883 incorporated as the Glidden & Joy Varnish Co., and after retirement of Wm. F. Joy, name changed o the Glidden Varnish Co.
WILLIAM J. GLIDDEN
William J. Glidden, Cleveland. Treasurer the Glidden Var- h Co. Born New Castle, Me., Sept. 4, 1866. Educated in public and parochial schools of Cleveland. Started with the dden Varnish Co. in 1890 in the factory, and in 1895 was ointed assistant superintendent. In 1898 appointed assistant retary, and in 1900 elected treasurer, which position he now ds. Member Century club. Member Cleveland Grays since 8. Member Knights of Columbus.
FREDERICK A. GLIDDEN
Frederick A. Glidden, Cleveland, O. Vice president of the Glidden Varnish Company. Born Mobile, Ala. January 28, 1863. Educated in Cleveland public schools. Represented The Glidden Varnish Company in 1883 in their southwestern territory, with headquarters in Cincinnati. Married Miss Julia Hayes, daughter of Mr. Thomas Hayes, in Indianapolis, January 23, 1889. Returned to Cleveland in 1893 to take charge of sales department in above company, and in 1898 originated their famous specialty "JAP-A-LAC." Member Union, Euclid and Century clubs. Politically a Republican.
FRANCIS K. GLIDDEN
Francis K. Glidden, Cleveland. Secretary The Glidden Var- nish Co. Born New Castle, Me., Aug. 24, 1855. Educated in Cleveland public schools and Central high school. Began as bookkeeper with the Union Steel Screw Co., of Cleveland, 1874. Left there in 1879 to engage in the varnish business with the firm of Glidden & Joy. Helped to organize The Glidden Var- nish Co. in 1883, and has been secretary of same since that time. Member of the Union and Euelid clubs. Politieally a Republican.
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THEODORE M. WARNER
Theodore M. Warner, Cleveland. Vice president The Atlas Bolt & Screw Co. Born Cleveland, O., Feb. 10, 1844. Educated in the public schools. Engaged in the Crockery business 1858- 1863. Enlisted in Co. F. 84th Ohio 1862. With Quarter- masters Department. Department of the Gulf 1863-64. Then with Geo. Sprague & Co. 1864-69. Formed firm of Lowrey & Warner 1873-75. Then with The Society for Savings, and now Chief Accountant for same. Elected Vice president Atlas Bolt & Screw Co., 1896, and still serving. Member K. of P., Royal Arcanum and National Union. Politically a Republican and a member of the Episcopal church.
SAMSON D. WRIGHT
Samson D. Wright, Cleveland. Manager Atlas Car & Manu- facturing Co. Born Ballyshannon, Ireland, July, 1866. Edu- cated in schools abroad and public schools of Cleveland. Presi -. dent Atlas Engineering Co. Director of the Atlas Bolt & Screw Co. Formerly president of the Arctic Ice Machine Co. Interested in various Industrial, Railroad and Mining enterprises. Has invented and patented a number of useful and labor saving devices used in manufacturing and railroad work. Politically a Republican.
CHARLES R. HARBAUGH
Charles R. Harbaugh, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer T Atlas Bolt & Screw Co. and proprietor The Atlas Car & M Co. Born Cleveland, O., Aug. 17, 1874. Educated in pub schools and Brooks Military Academy. With The A. G. H: baugh Co. until 1896, when he came to the present compar Elected secretary and treasurer 1900 and still serving. Elect secretary and treasurer The A. G. Harbaugh Co. 1897, still ser ing. Secretary and treasurer The Grant Automatic Machine. C Interested in other companies. Member of the Colonial club.
J. F. HARRISON
J. F. Harrison, Cleveland. Manager of The Atlas Bolt. Screw Co. Born at Springfield, O., April 7, 1859. Educated the public schools. Mechanical Engineer by profession. H served in various responsible positions, in machinery designil and construction. During 1889 located in Cleveland. In 18! organized The Atlas Bolt & Screw Co., is a Director an Manager of this company. Also a Director and interested other companies. Politically a Republican.
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HARVEY A. HIGGINS.
Harvey A. Higgins, Cleveland. General Manager and Direc- ir of The Standard Tool Company. Born near Chicago, Ill., ay 3, 1866. Educated in the public schools. Came to leveland in 1900. Formerly engaged in the wire business with e Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Co. Later with the merican Steel & Wire Co., at Chicago. Member Union, Cen- ry and Colonial Clubs and Chamber of Commerce. Politically Republican.
FREDERICK W. SMIĘS
C rederick W. Smies, Cleveland. Secretary The Billings-Chapin Born Philadelphia, Pa., Jan 1, 1861. Came to Cleveland i early youth and educated in the public schools. Appointed c 't U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., 1877, graduated in 1 Served in the South and North Pacific Squadron 1881-83, a after passing examination for promotion in 1883 was honor- a discharged by special act of Congress, With the National tr Mills Co. 1883-88. Avery Stamping Co. 1888-90. Since tl with the present firm. Elected Secretary in 1900. K. T. A on, Mystic Shriner. Politically a Republican and a member 0 The Episcopal church.
JOHN H. O'BRIEN
John H. O'Brien, Cleveland. Secretary and general manager Cleveland Co-operative Stove Co. Born Wellington, Ohio, April 21, 1865. Educated in the public schools of Wellington, Ohio. Be- gan career in the shipping department with the above company in 1881, and has been with them since that time, rising to the present position. Member Knights of Columbus, Cleveland Council.
ALBERT J. WEATHERHEAD
Albert J. Weatherhead, Cleveland. Vice President of the Cleveland Faucet Co. Born Cleveland, Jan. 19, 1859. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland Was the founder of the Cleveland Faucet Co. in 1883 and has taken an active interest in the company since that time. Connected with and interested in several successful companies in Cleveland. Republican in politics.
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JOIIN R. BLAKESLĘĘ
John R. Blakeslee, Cleveland. Born Winsted, Conn., Sept. 22, 1843. Educated in public schools of Connecticut. Served in 19th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, until the close of the war. Learned trade of machinist and nut and bolt maker.
Came West in 1868, setting up machines. With The Lamson & Sessions Co., 1870-72.
Started to make machines on his own patents, 1872. Organized the Ajax Man- ufacturing Co. 1896, of which he was president and treasurer. Later organized the following and is president and treasurer of them at this time: The Blakeslee Foundry Co., The Blakeslee Forging Co. and The Electric Auto Co. Interested in many otlier successful enterprises and a very heavy real estate owner. Mayor of Glenville 1902-03. Member of Roadside Club, Tyrian Lodge, F. & A. M., and Cleveland Chapter.
WM. S. GORTON
Wm. S. Gorton, Cleveland. General manager The Standard Welding Co. Born Waterford, Conn., Feb. 12, 1859. Educated in the common schools of New London, Conn. Learned the trade of machinist. Served four years in the Marine Depart- ment of the United States Coast Survey. Then assistant engi- neer on cable railroad construction. Traveling man and mechan- ical and electrical expert for the Thomsen Electric Welding Co. of Lynn, Mass. Manager Standard Tool Co. 1897-99. With the Standard Welding Co. since it was organized July 1, 1899. Member of the Union club.
GEORGE S. WARD
George S. Ward, President The Ohio Baking Co., Clevela Ohio. Born in Allegheny City, Pa., Jan. 1, 1868. Educated public schools and Duff's Business College, Pittsburg, Pa. Si ceeded his father, Hugh Ward, in the bread business, 1885- Engaged in partnership with his brother, Robert B. Ward, tra ing as R. B. Ward & Co., bread business, until 1897, then ganized Ward-Mackey Co., Vice Pres. and Gen'l Mgr. V Pres. of Ward-Corby Co., Bakeries in Chicago, St. Paul, Pro dence and Boston, Prcs. The Franklin Savings & Trust Dir. Bair & Gazzam Co., Mfg. Machinists, Pittsburg, Pa. B Co., yeast manufacturers, Washington, D. C. K. T. 32 |>| Mason, Shriner. Mem. Duquesne and Monongahela Clubs a Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and the Union Club.
O. N. MCCLINTOCK
O. N. McClintock, Cleveland. President and general ml ager The Bellamy Vestlette Mfg. Co. Born Solon, Cuyah county, O., Oct. 6, 1842. Educated at Chagrin Falls, O., a Bainbridge district schools. Enlisted in the Buckeye R Guards, Cleveland, April, 1861, for three months. Afterwa in the 42nd O. V. I. for three years. Was discharged for ( ability in 1863. Has since been a salesman and insurance age Organized The Bellamy Vestlette Mfg. Co. in 1902, and is r at the head of the company. Interested in several other cor rations. Member G. A. R., I. O. O. F. and Masons. Politica Independent.
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WILLIAM GREIF
William Greif, Cleveland, O. President the Greif Bros. Co orn Cleveland, August 16, 1855. Educated in the public schools. resident the Fanner Mfg. Co., California Red Wood Lumber o., The Energine Co., Detroit Gas Light & Co'e Co., vice esident Cleveland and Arizona Mining Co .. The Beckman Co., The Star Drilling Machine Co., Akron, The Ohio Floral Co., he Brunk Machine & Forging Co., Lorain. Director Indiana poperage Co., Indianapolis Buckeye Fish Co., Ohio Savings & pan Co., Forest City Savings and Trust Co., United Banking id Savings Co., Dime Savings & Bank Co., Stark Electric Rail- day Co., Northern Ohio Blanket Mills Co., Edson Reduction and achinery Co. Interested in other corporations.
HENRY H. HODELL
Henry H. Hodell, Cleveland. President and General Manager e Cleveland Galvanizing Works Co. Born, France, May 28,
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Vice President The Van Dorn Dutton Co. Director
ke Shore Banking & Trust Co. Equity Savings & Loan. so a director in several prominent manufacturing concerns. id degree Mason, Scottish Rite and Mystic Shriner.
JOSEPH H. CHAMP
Joesph II. Champ, Cleveland. Vice President and Gen. Mgr. The Bishop & Babcock Co. Born Cleveland, O., Oct. 1, 1857. Educated in the public schools. Learned the plumbing trade and followed same 1873-83. Then with Bishop & Babcock. Then became a member of the company and was elected to present position in 1895. President The Julier Baking Co. 1902. Presi- dent Board of Trustees St. Clair Hospital. Organized Cleveland Savings Bank Co. and President one year, then sold out. Dir. Standard Welding Co. and interested in a number of corpora- tions. K. 'I'. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member Century, Colo- nial and Euclid Cluhs. Rushmere Club, St. Clair Flats. Politi- cally a Republican.
N. I. DRYFOOS
N. I. Dryfoos, Cleveland. President The National Woolen Co. Born Fremont, O., Oct. 11, 1860. Educated in the common schools and Spencerian Business College. Member firm of Dry- foos Bros., Fremont, 1881-85. Camc to Cleveland in 1885 and organized the Malto Mfg. Co. and was president of same. In 1892 organized the Duplex Hanger Co., president of same. In 1895 became president of F. Mulhauser Co., woolen manufae- turers. In 1896 was one of the builders of Milwaukee, Racine & Kenoshia Ry. In 1900 organized the Wolf Envelope Co., vice president and treasurer of same. In 1902 organized the National Woolen Co., and the Springfield-Zenia Telephone Co., president of this company. Director United Banking & Savings Co. and American Mine Door Co. Member of City Hall Commission.
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THEODOR KUNDTZ
Theodor Kundtz, Cleveland. Manufacturer of sewing machine cabinets. Born Unter Nietz Enseifen, Hungary, July 1, 1852. Educated in public schools of native town, Has been engaged in cabinet making all his life. In Cleveland thirty-three years. With the Cleveland Cabinet Co. 1875-78, Since 1878 has been alone, manufacturing sewing machine furniture and automobile bodies. Operates two saw mills. Vice president Forest City Bank and the United Banking & Savings Co. President Edge- water Bathing Beach Co., Detroit Street Investment Co. Mem- ber Chamber of Commerce, Politically a Republican. Member St. Rose church.
N. C. COTABISHI
N. C. Cotabish, Cleveland. Sales manager The National Car- bon Co. Born Cleveland, O., Nov. 5, 1867. Educated in the conimon schools. Engaged as laborer in Otis Steel Co., 1882-83. With the Tyler Wire Works, 1883-1885. With the Variety Iron Works Co. as stenographer 1885-1886. In 1886 stenographer with the Otis Steel Co. With the Standard Carbon Co as chief clerk 1887-1890. Since 1890 has occupied present position of sales manager National Carbon Co. Director National Carbon Co., Iroquois Portland Cement Co. Stockholder Dow Chemical Co. Also interested in Lakewood real estate. Councilman at
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