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M. I. BLANCHARD
M. I. Blanchard, Cleveland. Vice president and managing irector The Mechanical Rubber Co. Born Rochester, Pa., Oct. 8, 1857. Educated in the common schools. Employed as tel- graph operator with the Pennsylvania R. R. Co. until 1882, hen he came to Cleveland and became identified with the leveland Rubber Co., which company was merged into The [echanical Rubber Co. in 1892. Member of the Cleveland hamber of Commerce, and the Colonial club.
FRANKLIN G. SMITII
Franklin G. Smith, Cleveland. President and Gen. Mgr. The born Mfg. Co. Born Bellevue, O., Oct. 23, 1866. Educated the public schools. With W. Bingham & Co. 1886-1890. In- porated the Osborn Mfg. Co., 1892, and was elected Vice es. and Gen. Mgr. Elected to present position in 1896. ctory force consisted in 1892 of a foreman and seven em- yes, now own their own buildings and employ over one hun- d. Member Advisory Committee Cleveland Trust Co. In- ested in various other enterprises. Member of the Union b. Politically a Republican and member of Baptist Church.
ROBERT S. PIERCE
Robert S. Pierce, Cleveland. General Sales Manager of the Mechanical Rubber Co. Born Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1857. Educated in the Cleveland public schools. Commenced newspaper work on the Plain Dealer in 1875. Later City Editor of the Leader. Became secretary of the Cleveland Rubber Co. in 1888, and when that company was absorbed by the Mechanical Rubber Co. in 1892 was appointed to present position. Member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, and a director of the Colonial club.
JOHN C. FASSETT
John C. Fassett, Cleveland. President The Cleveland Desk Co. Born Medina county, O., Jan. 25, 1855. Educated in the public schools and Medína high school. Came to Cleveland in 1876 and entered the employ of The Northern Transportation Co., and was afterwards connected with the Big Four Ry. Co. In 1889 became interested in The Cleveland Desk Co. in the manufacture of commercial furniture. Member of the Chan- ber of Commerce and Century club. Politically a Republican.
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STEPHEN LAWRENCE PIERCE
Stephen Lawrence Pierce, Cleveland. S. L. Pierce & Co., manufacturers of shoes. Born Birmingham, O., Nov. 4, 1852. Educated in the public schools of Oberlin and Oberlin College. Came to Cleveland in 1872 and became connected with Childs, Groff & Co., Wholesale Shoe Dealers. In 1884 in the manufac- turing of shoes, under the firm name of Allen & Pierce. In 1889 formed the present firm of S. L. Pierce & Co. Dir. First National Bank, Guardian Savings & Trust Co., Clifton Club and Clifton Land & Improvement Co. Treas Merchants' and Manu. facturers' Board of the Chamber of Commerce. Member Union, Roadside, Euclid, Colonial and Clifton clubs. Politically a Ke. publican.
FREDERICK W. STECHER
Frederick W. Stecher, Cleveland. Manufacturer. Born at Sheboygan, Wis., Nov. 25, 1866. Educated in the public school- at Oshkosh, Wis. Graduate of Wisconsin State University, Madi- son, Class '87. Engaged as Pharmacist until 1902. Proprietor of Pompeian Manufacturing Co., also engaged in the Cutlery & Barbers' Supply business. Vice president American Multigraph Co. Vice president Farmers Chemical and Fertilizer Co. Presi- dent Barbers' Supply Dealers Association of America. Member Masonic Order, I. O. O. F. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and the Century club. Member Y. M. C. A.
WILLIAM W. CHAMBERLAIN
William W. Chamberlain, Cleveland. Member of firm S. L. Pierce & Co., Shoe Manufacturers. Born Cleveland, ( April 19, 1858. Educated in the common and high schools de Cleveland. Began career with Childs, Groff & Co., 1879-188 Then went to Pittsburgh, Pa. and became connected with the V E. Schmertz & Co., shoe manufacturers, with whom he r mained for about a year. He returned to Cleveland and e tered the firm of S. L. Pierce & Co. Member Cleveland Char ber of Commerce and the Colonial club. Politically a Republica
WILLIAM STRANGWARD
William Strangward, Cleveland. President and Gen. M. The Forest City Foundry & Mfg. Co. Born Nassington, Nor ampshire, England, Feb. 5, 1848. Educated in the Pay scho of Nassington. Came to the United States in 1854, locating Cleveland. President and Gen. Mgr. The Walworth Run For dry Co. Member Masons. Politically a Republican.
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FRANK H. CHAMBERLAIN
Frank H. Chamberlain, Cleveland. President J. D. Smith Foundry Supply Co. Born Cleveland, O. July 29, 1870. Edu- cated in Cleveland public schools and Case School of Applied Science, graduating in 1892 with degree of B. S. He was en- gaged in the Engineering Department Variety Iron Works for two years, after which he established the Cleveland Facing Mill, of which he was proprietor for six years. He then ac- cepted his present position as president and manager of the J. D. Smith Foundry Supply Co. President The Colonial Paint Co.,
and the Iron Clad Paint Co. Member University club and Cleve- land Chamber of Commerce.
ALFRED FRITZSCHE
Alfred Fritzsche, Cleveland. Department agent General Fire ‹tinguisher Co. Born Cleveland, O., May 21, 1869. Was gaged as compositor on the Cleveland Press from 1884 to 1891. ember Knights of Columbus, Chamber of Commerce, Euclid ib and German-American club. Politically a Republican.
FREDERICK A. COLEMAN
Frederick A. Coleman, Cleveland. Manager equipment depart. ment and foundry engineer The J. D. Smith Foundry Supply Co. Born Oconto, Wis., Feb. 26, 1869. Educated in the public schools of Wisconsin and Cleveland. Graduated from Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa., 1892, degrec of C. E. En- gaged as hydraulic and sanitary engineer, with headquarters at Rome, N. Y., 1892-97. City Engineer of Rome, 1897-1900. General Superintendent Belington & Northern Ry. and Gen. Supt. Valley Coal and Coke Co., 1900-1904, Belington W. Va. Director Chagrin River Land Co. Member University club, Civil Engineers club and Chamber of Commerce. American So- ciety Civil Engineers, Zeta Psi Fraternity and Mason.
RAYMOND H. COLEMAN
Raymond H. Coleman, Cleveland. Secretary and sales manager The Colonial Paint Co. Born Oconto, Wis., July 5, 1876. Edu- cated in the public schools and Virginia Polytechnical Institute, Blacksburg, Va. Began career as stock and time-kceper for Williams Electric Co., 1898-99. Then with the Brown Iloisting Machinery Co. electrical department. Then went to Columbus as vice president and superintendent National Sand Co. Re. turned to Cleveland in 1902 as manager the Iron Clad Paint Co., and upon the organization of the present company was elected secretary and later secretary and sales manager. Resigned in October, 1905. Has gone into merchandise brokerage business under own namc. Interested in other corporations. Politically a Democrat and member the Episcopal church.
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LUCIUS E. COCHRAN
Lucius E. Cochran, Youngstown. Pres. The Youngstown Iron & Steel Roofing Co. Born Delaware county O., June 12, 1842. Educated in the common schools and Duff Commercial College, Pittsburg, Pa. In 1862 came to Youngstown and took a position as bookkeeper for Andrews & Hitchcock. In 1880 became a mem- ber of the firm Andrews Bros. Co. Then Pres. and Genl. Mgr. Andrews Bros. Co. until sold to the Republic Iron & Steel Co. in 1899. Pres. Edwin Bell Co. Pres. Youngstown Pressed Steel Co. Pres G. M. McKelvey Co. Vice Pres. Commercial Nat. Bank. Mem. Youngstown Club; Duquesne Club, Pittsburg, Pa .; Union Club, Cleveland, O. Ohio Society of New York. Scot- tish Rite Mason, Knight Templar, Mystic Shriner. Politically a Republican. Elder Memorial Presbyterian Church.
ROBERT BENTLEY
Robert Bentley, Youngstown. President The Ohio Iron & Steel Co. Born Youngstown, O., Aug. 30, 1854. Educated in the common schools and Rayen high school, graduating in 1873. With the First National Bank for seven years. Then with The Ohio Iron & Steel Co., at Lowelville, O., in 1880. Was secre- tary and general manager of that company for twenty-five years and is now serving as president. President of The Carbon Lime Stone Co. Politically a Republican.
CHAUNCEY A. COCHRAN
Chauncey A. Cochran, Youngstown. Secretary Youngstown Iron and Steel Roofing Co. Born Youngstown, O., Aug. 27, 1873. Educated in the common schools and Peekskill Military Academy. Special course in electrical engineering. Began career with the G. M. McKelvey Co., Youngstown. Then with the Youngstown Iron and Steel Roofing Co. Secretary Youngstown Pressed Steel Co. Member of the Elks, Youngstown club and Mahoning Golf club. Politically a Republican. Member of the Presby- terian church.
JOHN O. PĘW
John O. Pew, Youngstown. Vice president and general mana- ger The Youngstown Iron & Steel Roofing Co. Born Brookfield, Trumbull county. Ohio, Sept. 7, 1854. Began career in sheet iron works in 1874. Then in the hardware business for five years. With The McCormick Harvesting Machinery Co. eight years. Then came to Youngstown in 1894 and was one of the incorporators of the Youngstown Iron & Steel Roofing Co. Direc- tor and general manager the Youngstown Pressed Steel Co. Di- rector Mahoning Foundry & Machine Co. 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member Elks and Youngstown club. Vice president and trustee Y. M. C. A. Politically a Re- publican. Trustee Methodist Episcopal church.
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HARRY J. STAMBAUGH
Harry J. Stambaugh, Youngstown. Secretary and treasurer The William Tod Company. Born Girard, Trumbull Co., Ohio, Nov. 9, 1861. Educated in the public schools of Youngstown, O. From Dec. 1881 to March 1887 in charge of Lake View Coal Company's mines near Akron, O. March 1887 to March 1905 as secretary, and afterwards vice president The Falls Rivet & Machine Co., Cuyahoga Falls, O. Since March 1905 in present position. Politically a Republican.
P. H. MCAULIFFE
P. H. McAuliffe, Cleveland. General Superintendent Union Steel Screw Co. Born Mill River, Berkshire County, Mass., Dec. 24, 1868. Educated at South Berkshire Institute, New Marlborough, Mass. Began career as shipping clerk with Wal- lace & Sons, Brass Manufacturers, Ansonia, Conn., in 1887. In 1889 was promoted to Assistant Superintendent. In 1893 with the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Co., New Britton, Conn., as Superintendent of Screw & Bolt Department. Came to Cleveland in 1900 as Superintendent of Cold Process Depart- ment of the Lake Erie Iron Co. In 1906, succeeded Mr. J. A. Bidwell as General Superintendent of the Union Steel Screw Co. Interested in real estate and buildings of this city. Member Elks and Knights of Columbus.
FREDERICK H. WICK.
Frederick H. Wick, Youngstown. Treasurer of The Ohio Iron & Steel Company. Born at Youngstown, Ohio, March 19, 1865, Educated in common schools. Began career in the cattle business in Indian Territory. Was one of the organizers of the First State Bank of Kiowa Kiowa, Kansas, and made Assistant Cashier. Later went with the Trumbull Iron Com- pany at Girard, Ohio. Then with The Ohio Iron & Steel Company at Lowellville, Ohio, for the last nineteen years. Direc- tor of the Wick National Bank, Youngstown, Ohio. Politically a Republican.
JOHN STAMBAUGH
John Stambaugh, Youngstown. Secretary & Treasurer The Youngstown Steel Co. Born Girard, Ohio, February 15, 1862. Educated in Youngstown public schools and Greylock Institute. Graduated from Cornell University in 1884. Chemist for The Youngstown Steel Co. Then manager the William Tod Co. until 1900. Since 1900 with The Youngstown Steel Co. President The William Tod Co. Vice president The Tod-Stambaugh Co., of Cleveland. Director The Dollar Savings & Trust Co. Member of the Youngstown Club, Duquesne Club, Pittsburg, and the Union Club, Cleveland. Politically a Republican.
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JOHN C. DUEBER
John C. Dueber, Canton. Manufacturer. Born Prussia, Jan. 25th, 1841. Educated in the parish schools of Germany, then emigrated to U. S. in 1852 and completed his education in the common schools of Cincinnati. Worked in a candy factory as a boy, and then learned watch case making with F. Doll of Cincinnati for seven and one half years. Engaged in the watch case business in Cincinnati in 1864. In 1876 built first factory at Newport, Ky. Moved to Canton after absorbing The Hampden Watch Co., Springfield, Mass. President Dueber Watch Case Mfg. Co., Hampden Watch Co., Canton Repository. Originated a bill which was passed by Congress in 1904 prevent- ing the fraudulent stamping of watch cases. Member Union club, Cleveland. Politically a Republican.
WALTER D. FOSS
Walter D. Fess, Wooster, O. Banker and manufacturer. Born Wooster, Sept. 11, 1856. Educated in public schools. February, 1876, succeeded his father as a manufacturer of brushes, and is now at the head of the firm, Wooster Brush Works. March 30, 1905, elected president Citizens' National Bank. Vice president and chairman Executive Committee of Board of Trustees of Wooster University. President Wooster Board of Trade. Was president of the Cleveland Paint, Oil & Varnish Manufacturers' club dur- ing the year 1900, and still a member of the Executive Commit- tee. Trustee of the Lutheran church. Past Eminent Com- mander Knights Templar; Master Emeth Council, P. of J., at Canton, O .; 32nd degree Mason and Shriner.
HON. M. H. LEVAGOOD
Hon. M. H. Levagood, Elyria. Manufacturer. Born Wilmot, Ont., Feb. 2, 1845. Educated in the schools of Canada and De- troit, Mich., and Detroit Business University. For thirty-three years was administrative officer The Western Automatic Machine Screw Co. and its predecessors. Retired April 30, 1905. Mayor of Elyria 1895 to 1899. Director National Bank. Banking and real estate interests. Member of Masons, Mystic Shriner, Knights of Honor, and 1900-1904 was Grand Dictator Knights of Honor of Ohio, and its representative to the Supreme Lodge of the United States. Member Royal Arcanum and Order of East- ern Star. Trustec Congregational Summer Assembly, Frank- fort, Mich. Politically a Republican.
WILLIAM A. DONALDSON
William A. Donaldson, Lorain, O. Treasurer The Johnson Company. Born Mapleton, Pa., September 28, 1852. Educated in the schools of Mapleton and Pittsburg, Pa. Secretary and treasurer The Sheffield Land & Improvement Co .; The Brown- Cochran Co .; The Thew Automatic Shovel Co. President The City Bank Co. and an officer in other corporations. Member of Masonic and other orders. Politically a Republican.
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RICHARD THEW
Richard Thew, Lorain. Vice president The Thew Automatic Shovel Co, Born on farm near Caledonia, Marion county, O., October 22, 1846, Educated in the common schools, Remained on farm until 1866. Engaged in sale of hardware and agricultural machinery 10 years, Became interested in question of handling iron ore, coal and other materials of this class. Designed and patented a line of steam shovels. Organized the Thew Automatic Shovel Co., 1899. Elected Vice president and manager, still serving. Visited Alaska in 1901 and became interested in inining in the district adjoining the Behring Sea.
PHILIP A, MYERS
Philip A. Myers, Ashland, F. E. Myers & Bro., manufac- arers, Born Perry township, Ashland county, O. Educated in ommon schools, Smithville Academy and Adrian, Mich. Worked n farm, then in implement store for his brother. Formed part- ership of F. E. Myers & Bro., now superintendent and general manager of works, Inventor of many improvements in pumps, tc. Junior member F. E. Myers & Bro, President Chase Mfg. Foundry Co., Columbus, O. Director First National Bank, shland, O. Chairman Committee on Patents, National Asso- ation of Implement & Vehicle Manufacturers, President Ash- ind School Board and Cemetery Association. Chief of Ashland ire Department for twenty-five years. K. T. Mason, Mystic hriner. Politically a Democrat.
FRANK A. SMYTHE
Frank A, Smythe, Elyria, President The Thew Automatic Shovel Co., Lorain. Born Worcester, Mass,, July 29, 1868. Educated in the Public Schools of Somerville, Mass. Course in Civil Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. One year after leaving college on the Engineering Staff of the Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City R. R. In 1890 appointed Chief Draftsman of The Johnson Company, Johnstown, Pa. Removed to Lorain in 1895. Treasurer of the Sheffield Land Co., for two years, In 1897 became President The Lorain Foundry Co. President The Thew Automatic Shovel Co., 1899 to date.
F. E. MYERS
F. E. Myers, Ashland, F. E. Myers & Bro., manufacturers of pumps, Born Ashland county, O., March 16, 1849, Educated in district schools. Engaged on farm until 1871, Entered the employ of the Ashland Clover Huller Works as salesman, Sub- sequently engaged in the retail implement business from which the present firm was started in 1876, and which is now one of the largest of its kind in the country. In 1876 was employed by the Butcher & Gibbs Plow Co, as general salesman, growing up with them to the presidency of that company, Director Ash- land & Western R. R. and Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co. For several years president and chairman Executive Com- mittee National Association of Implement Manufacturers, Trus- tee Wittenberg College, Springfield, O. Vice president First National Bank, Ashland, O.
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SOLON O. RICHARDSON
Solon O. Richardson, Jr., Toledo. Vice president and gen- eral manager Libbey Glass Co. Born Wakefield, Mass., April 11, 1864. Educated in the common and high schools of Wakefield. Afterwards took course at Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Boston. Entered employ New England Glass Co. as invoice clerk in 1881; with them in different capacities until firm changed to Libbey Glass Co., when he came to Toledo as secre- tary of that company. Appointed general manager 1892. Direc- tor National Bank of Commerce. Member Advisory Board, Se- curity Savings Bank & Trust Co. Member National Union, Toledo club, Country club, Castalia club, Toledo and New York Yacht clubs, Electric club of New York. Commodore I. L. Y. A. 1897. Chairman Yacht Racing Union of Great Lakes. Repub- lican in politics.
D. D. HALDEMAN
D. D. Haldeman, Cleveland. Born Minerva, O., 1849. Edu- cated in the common schools. Engaged in the oil business at Oil City, Pa., until 1873. Has been in the stone business since 1873. Opened quarries in Amherst, O., Tippecanoe and Inde- pendence, Pa. First one to operate and use steam drills. Re- publican in politics.
JOHN FRANKLIN ZAHM
John Franklin Zahm, Toledo. President J. F. Zahm Tobacco Co., J. F. Zalım & Co., Grain. Born LaPorte, Ind., March 30, 1856. Educated in the common schools of Tiffin, O. Worked as messenger boy for Western Union Telegraph Co. for one year. Then entered the employ of Williams & Haldeman in the grain business, 1886-98. Organized J. F. Zahm Tobacco Co. in 1898 For several years operated branch office in Detroit of the J. F Zahm Co. Stockholder Link Wire Co. Director Toledo Meta Wire Co. Member Toledo Club. Politically a Republican.
H. M. CHAPMAN
H. M. Chapman, Toledo. Secretary, Treasurer and Genera Manager Toledo Pharmacal Co. Born Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 16 1864. Educated in the public schools. Engaged in clerical posi tion for Empire Line. Present business was inaugurated five years ago. Was a commercial traveler previous to that time Member of Toledo Traveling Men's Association.
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NICHOLAS W. RASSEL
Nicholas W. Rassel. Toledo. Viee Pres. Union Stoek Yards Co. and senior member N. Rassel's Sons. Born Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 28, 1867. Edueated at St. Mary's parochial schools, Indianapolis. Associated with his father in the rendering and tallow business. In 1896 firm changed to N. Rassel & Sons, and Jan. 1, 1906, N. Rassel retired and firm became N. Rassel's Sons. One of the organizers of the Union Stock Yards Co. in 1905. and was elected Viee President, still serving. Interested in other corporations. Member B. P. O. E. No. 53 and St. Mary's Chureh.
J. MARTIN BECK
J. Martin Beek, Akron. Vice president and treasurer Akron arnish Co. Born Bavaria, Germany, Oet. 14, 1843. Educated the parish sehools of Germany. Came to America at the e of eighteen years and entered the employ of M. W. Henry Co., dry goods merchants, and was with them six years. Re- rned to Europe in 1869. Came back to Akron in 1870 and ganized dry goods firm of Wolf, Church & Beek. Sold out 1878 and entered partnership of Kubler & Beek, later Akron arnish Co. President of The Home Building & Loan Associa. n, Akron, O. Director Baker-McMillan Co. and German- nerican Co. Member B. P. O. E., Akron Lodge, No. 363. O. O. F., Akron Lodge. Treasurer Deutsche club, Akron. litically a Republican.
FRANK E. HUMPHREY
Frank E. Humphrey, Toledo. President Toledo Union Stock Yards Co. Born in New York, July 29, 1858. Edueated in the publie schools. Came West in 1880. Engaged in various busi- ness enterprises. A resident of Detroit, Mieh., for many years. For the last sixteen years in the live stoek business, and up to two years ago representing J. P. Squire & Co., Boston, Mass., as general Western agent, with offices at Chicago, Ills. At one time president of the Inter-state Stoek Yards, Indianapolis, Ind. Also interested in other corporations.
FREDERICK H. WEEKS
Frederiek H. Weeks, Akron. Wholesale and retail lumber. Born Summit County, Ohio, May 15, 1858. Educated in eom- mon schools of Summit County. Started in the pottery business at an early age, afterward becoming identified with firm of Weeks, Cook & Weeks, Akron, which firm later became The F. H. Weeks Pottery Co. Pres., Treas. and Gen. Mgr. the Hawkeye Lumber Co. Pres. National Blank Book & Supply Co. Vice Pres. Employers' Exchange. Ex.Pres. State Builders' Ex- ehange and Akron Builders' Exchange. Member Blue Lodge Masons, B. P. O. E. No. 363, Akron, and Portage Country Club. Independent in polities.
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WILLIAM T. CAWRSE
William T. Cawrse, Cleveland, Ohio. Born Cornwall, Eng- land, February 8, 1856. Was educated in the commnon schools of England. Came to United States at the age of twenty and located on a farm near Cleveland, when he established a dairy farm and was one of the largest producers in the state. In 1896 formed a partnership with Mr. C. C. Wise under the name of Cloverdale Dairy Co., and has been president since the com- pany was organized. Mr. Cawrse is a member of the Masonic Lodge. Republican in politics.
OTTO F. SCHMIDT
Otto F. Schmidt, Cleveland. Knitted goods manufacturer. Born at Apolda, Germany in 1870 and educated in the public schools of that city which is the greatest knitted goods center in Europe. At an early age he took up that business and be- came a workman and finally foreman in a big factory in Berlin and Leipsic. In 1891 he came to America, working in New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago. In 1901 he re- turned to Cleveland and started a knitting goods factory on Frie street. In 1903 he moved to the Superior Viaduct near Pearl street where he built up one of the finest factories in America. He is a member of a number of prominent German clubs and societies. Politically he is an Independent.
CLIFFORD C. WISE
Clifford C. Wise, Cleveland, Ohio. Born April 13, 1871, a Shiloh, Ohio. Attended the common schools and Lakewood Hig School. His early life was devoted to agriculture. In 1896 h was one of the organizers of the Cloverdale Dairy Co., holdin the position of Secretary. Mr. Wise is a member of the Ma sonic I,odge and the K. of P. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN L. STADLER
John L. Stadler, Cleveland. Born Cleveland, April 25, 1863 Educated public schools. Continued business of father L. E Stadler organized 1854. At L. E. Stadler's death 1884 the firr of J. L. & H. Stadler continued the business. Upon the deat of H. Stadler, 1899, J. L. Stadler purchased his interest an continues the business under the name of J. L. & H Stadler Rendering and Fertilizer Co. Proprietor Farmer Supply Store, South Brooklyn, one of the largest Implement Buggy and Hardware stores in Ohio. Proprietor Strongs ville Implement & Buggy Co. Pres. Forest City Prov. Co Director Blumenstock & Reed Provision Co. Vice President Ohi Nut & Bolt Works. V. P. Cleveland Sheep & Stock Co. Director Farmers & Merchants Banking Co., Farmers Chemica & Fertilizer Co. Member K. of P., Ottawa Shooting Club.
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LLOYD E. SPEELMAN
Lloyd E. Speelman, Canton. Proprietor the Stark Book Bind- v Co. Born Middlebranch, Stark County, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1873. ducated at Philomathin Hall School and took a special course at anton Business College. Engaged as advertising solicitor and llector for the News-Democrat of Canton, which position he ld until 1901, when he went into the book binding business r himself under the firm name of the Stark Book Bindery, ccessors to Canton Bindery Co. Politically a Republican.
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