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EDWARD S. WALTON
dward S. Walton, Youngstown. Manager The Youngstown Ic Co. Born Osnaburg, Stark County, Ohio, March 15, 1862. ČTE
E cated in the common schools. Member of the Elks, Royal num and the National Union. Member of the Youngstown , Elks Club and Rayen Club. Also a member of Odd Fel- Politically a Democrat.
JOHN EDWARD RICHARDSON
John Edward Richardson, Ravenna Manufacturer. Born Liv- erpool, Eng., Aug. 5, 1863. Educated in the common schools of England. Apprenticed to Chemical & Dye Works at Yorkshire for three years. Then went to Germany as superintendent of Dye Works at Vienna, Austria, three years. Supt. of factory at Tourcoing, France, one ycar. Came to United States and located at Providence, R. I., for five years. Then to West Troy, N. Y. Came to Ravenna 1898. Director Seneca Chain Works, Kent. Vice president Ravenna Worsted Mills Co. Ravenna Gear Works. Supt. of Dyeing, Cleveland Worsted Mills Co. Member Ravenna City Council. 32nd degree Mason, Mystic Shriner. K. of P'. and B. P. O. E. Warren Lodge. Politically a Republican.
HENRY WARNER RIDDLES
Henry Warner Riddles, Ravenna. Coach and Hcarse Manufac- turer. Born Allegheny, Pa., Feb. 8, 1838. Educated in the public schools of Allegheny. Carriage maker by trade. In 1860 firm of Wertz & Riddle engaged in manufacturing Coaches, etc. Mr. Wertz retired about fifteen years ago. Stockholder and director of the Ravenna National Bank. Director Ravenna Gas & Elec- tric Light Co. Interested in various other companies. Member of the Masons. Politically a Democrat.
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U S. G. STOKE
U. S. G. Stoke, Cleveland. Manager The Lindsay Fence Co. Born Tyrone, Pa., May 9, 1865. Educated in the common schools and Central Institute. In 1875 began career as apprentice in a planing mill and carpenter work at Altoona, Pa. From 1883 to 1886 was engaged in same kind of work at Pittsburg, Pa. In 1886 came to Cleveland and worked in planing mill until 1901. Then became interested in Lindsay Fence Co. and was appointed Manager. Member of the Builders' Exchange. Re- cording Secretary of National Union. Politically a Republican.
FRED S. CRANE
Fred S. Crane, Mantua, O. Born in Hamilton, Hancock county, Ills., July 15, 1874. Educated in public schools at Man- tua. Attended college at Hiram, O. A member of Oriental Commandery, Knights Templar. Received the 32nd degree in Masonry and the Shrine in 1905. 1902 became Cleveland dis- trict sales manager for the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Detroit, Mich., which position he occupies.
GEORGE N. PIFER
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George N. Pifer, Cleveland. Manufacturer. Born Columl Ohio, Oct. 30, 1866. Educated in the public schools of Columb Apprenticed in the photographic business in early life. Came Cleveland in 1890 and began the photographic business with firm of Pifer & Becker. Since 1900 has devoted his time to invention of an automatic photograph machine, the taking photographs without negatives and other photographic process requiring laboratory experiments. Engaged in the manufactu: of Positype, a new photographic paper capable of producing p tive pictures by direct exposure in camera and without negat Member Civil Engineers Society. Politically a Republican.
BENJAMIN F. PYLE
Benjamin F. Pyle, Cleveland. Vice president and general mil- ger The R. & W. Jenkinson Co., of Cleveland. Born Greene , Pa., August 3, 1865. Educated in the district schools of Gree county, Pa. Was formerly connected with the R. & W. Jent son Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa. Came to Cleveland, Jan. 1, 1'", and organized The R. & W. Jenkinson Co. of Cleveland; elected vice president. Is treasurer of Euclid Cigar Co. d Vice President of Macdonald Ticket and Ticket Box Co. Poi- cally a Republican.
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M. OTIS IIOWER
M. Otis Hower, Akron, Ohio. Born Doylestown, Ohio, Nov. , 1859. Educated in the public schools of Akron and took isiness course at Buchtel College, Akron, O. President of he Akron-Selle Co., Akron, O. Vice president of The Cen- al Savings & Trust Co., Akron, O. President of The Akron food Working Co., Akron, O. Director of the Akron Gas b., Akron, O. President of the Replogle Governor Works, kron, O. President of the Hower Building Co., Akron, O. irector of the Home Building & Loan Association, Akron, O. as formerly vice president and General Manager of The merican Cereal Co., Manufacturers of Quaker Oats, head. arters, Chicago, 111. Politically a Republican.
CHARLES W. SEIBERLING
Charles W. Seiberling, Akron. Secretary. Goodyear Tire & bber Co. Born Western Star, O., Jan. 26, 1861. Educated in common schools of Akron and took a special two years' course Oberlin College. Associated with his father in the Empire wer & Reaper Works, then with The J. F. Seiberling Co., as erintendent until 1896, when he became secretary of The In- Rubber Co. until 1898. Then elected to his present position. mber of B. P. O. E., Akron Lodge No. 363. Member Portage If club and politically a Republican,
L. W. LOOMIS
L. W. Loomis, Cuyahoga Falls. Manager and Treasurer of The L. W. Loomis Hardware Co. Born Lennox, Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 11, 1836. Educated in district schools. Early life on father's farm, Pike, Wyoming Co., N. Y. 1836 enlisted in the 13th New York Infantry mustercd out in 1863. In 1864 came to Cuyahoga Falls and started in the hardware business under the name of L. W. Loomis & Co. Continued in same until 1895, when he organized and became Manager and Treas. urer of present company. Charter member and President of The Falls Savings & Loan Assn., since it started in 1888. Pro- prietor of Hotel Loomis, Cuyahoga Falls, O. Dir. Cuyahoga Falls Savings Bank, Member I. O. O. F. Politically a Re- publican.
ANDREW B. RINEHART
Andrew B. Rinehart, Akron. President The Akron Belting Co. Born Allen Co., Ind., Nov. 14, 1862. Educated in the common schools of Allen Co., Ind. Lived on a farm until he was twenty. one. Came to Ohio in 1883 and worked as telegraph operator 1883.1887. Then with Akron Iron Co. as shipping clerk and telegraph operator until 1888. From 1888-93 salesman for same concern. Then became general manager Akron Belting Co. Or- ganized advertising, credit and sales departments The Whitman & Barnes Mfg. Co. President The Crown Drilling Machine Co. Director The Wellman- Seaver. Morgan Co., Second National Bank, Akron. Member Blue Lodge Masons, K. T. No. 25, Akron Commandery & Portage Golf, Portage, Country, Masonic and Kirkwood clubs. Politically a Republican.
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W. S. KING
WV. S. King, Ashtabula. Physician. Born Winona, Minn., Sept. 5, 1859. Graduated from Ashtabula High School, then at- tended Allegheny College. Three years' course at Western Re- serve University Medical Dept., degree of M. D. 1887. Course at the Post Graduate School of Medicine, Chicago, 1898. New York Post Graduate School, 1900. Philadelphia Post Graduate School in 1904. Organized and is President the Ashtabula County Building & Savings Co. President and Dir. The Harris- King Fence Machine Co. Vice Pres. the Buckeye Fence Machine Co. Mem. K. of P., B. P. O. E., Royal Arcanum and Modern Woodmen. Politically a Republican.
M. J. GOTTSCHALK
M. J. Gottschalk, Ashtabula. Manufacturer of cooperage stock. Born Wells county, Indiana, April 7, 1855. Educated in the district schools of Wells county, Indiana. Was engaged as a farmer in Wells county, Indiana, until the age of twenty-seven. Then went into the mercantile business at Geneva, Ind. While in this business took up the manufacturing of cooperage stock and found it profitable. Gave up the mercantile business and has up to this time increased the cooperage business to four of the best equipped plants. Also deals largely in lumber and real estate. Holds large interests in two Portland eement plants and is a direetor in each. In 1900 was instigator of the LaRue Telephone Co., LaRue, Marion Co., Ohio, of which he is stockholder and director.
JOHN HUBBARD
John Hubbard, Ashtabula. Secretary and treasurer of " Harris-King Fenee Co. Born in Ashtabula, O., Oct. 7, 18 Educated in private schools and Burlington College, N. J., ; Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., class of '78. City Clerk Ashtabula 1884-1886. Traveling salesman in territory west Missouri for fifteen years. Promoter, treasurer and director The Buckeye Fence Machine Co., Ashtabula. Organizer, din tor, secretary and treasurer of The Harris-King Fence Mach Co. and Harris.King Fence Co., manufacturing heavy fe machines and wirc fence exclusively.
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S. F. MACDONALD
. S. F. MacDonald, Ashtabula, Ohio. President and gene manager Ashtabula Hide & Leather Co. Born Whitehall, Mic April 12, 1873. Educated in publie schools, Case School Applied Seience and Western Reserve University. Director 1 tional Bank of Ashtahula. Member City Council, Ashtabula, Member Society of Chemical Industry, Society of Arts. Me ber of The Academy of Political and Social Science, Natio Geographic Society and associate member of the American In tute of Electrical Engineers, and other foreign scientifie societ Republican in politics.
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LOUIS W. PENFIELD
Louis W. Penfield, Willoughby. Manager The American Clay Machinery Co. Born Willoughby township, Ohio, July 31, 1857. ducated at Willoughby College, Willoughby, O. Taught school r five years prior to 1881, since which time he has been identi- d with the firm of J. W. Penfield & Son, and American Clay achinery Co. as manager. Vice president the American Clay achinery Co. President Willoughby Telephone Co. Mayor Willoughby 1892-4. President Board of Education for eighteen ars. Masonic Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. Has Id all the principal offices in Blue Lodge and Commandery. litically a Republican.
CHARLES B. LOVELESS
Charles B. Loveless, Warren. Secretary, treasurer and gen- El manager The Warren Mfg. Co. Born Warren, O., Jan. 14, 14. Educated in the Warren public schools. Clerked in S. W. 1 ks & Co. hardware store from 1883 to 1886, Farmed one yr in Illinois. Returned to Warren and entered the employ The Warren-Packard Lumber Co. 1888. Later elected director secretary. In 1897 formed partnership with C. L. Wood 2 i the lumber business. In 1899 consolidated with the Warren- I kard Co. and organized Western Reserve Lumber Co., serv- as secretary and superintendent. In 1901 purchased interest The Warren Mfg. Co. and was elected to present position. Jector in the Savings Bank Co. of Warren. Interested in er enterprises. Member Old Erie Lodge, No. 3, F. & A. M., a Mahoning, No. 29, I. O. O. F. Politically a Republican.
A. I. ROOT
A. I. Root, Medina, Pres. of The A. I. Root Co. Born Me- dina, Mcdina Co., O., Dec. 9, 1839. Educated in the schools at Medina and Wellsville, O. Originally a manufacturing jeweler, but for thirty five years past manufacturer of Bee. Keeper's sup- plies and publisher of Gleanings in Bee Culture. Also puhlisher of Agricultural Gardening, Horticultural and Bee-Keeping books, Was brought up on a farm near Medina, and has always taken a deep interest in Agriculture, Gardening, Fruit-growing, Garden- ing under Glass, etc. Interested in Mechanics, Electricity. Chemistry, etc. At age of eighteen was giving lectures over the country in school houses on Chemistry and Electricity, and showing a working model of an Electric motor of own invention and manufacture, Vice Pres, The Savings Deposit Co., Medina. An Independent Republican.
ALFRED R. HUGHES
Alfred R. Hughes, Warren. Manager the Warren City Boiler Works. Born Coalbrookdale, England, July 24, 1862. Educated in the common schools Manchester, Eng. Graduated from Hig! School. Niles, O. Clerk in drug store at Niles for two years. Then in dry goods store for eight years. With the Erie R. R. as billing clerk and telegraph operator two years. With Reeves Bros., boilermakers, Niles, O., cight years, Then came to War- ren and reorganized and formed the Warren City Boiler Works, being senior member of the firm and general manager of the company. Mason, Knight Templar. Member B. P. O. Elks. Politically a Republican.
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WM. F. KELLER
WVm. F. Keller, Cuyahoga Falls, O. Secretary and Treasurer the Keller Brick Co. Born in Germany, Dec. 7, 1861. Edu- cated in the public schools at Wooster, O. After leaving school was engaged in various positions and in the mining business in the West for some time. Came to Akron in 1880 and became connected with the Bartges Brick Co., and then with the Cooper Brick Co. Moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1890 and formed firm of Keller Bros., brick mfrs. In 1901 firm was incorporated as the Keller Brick Co., and he was elected to present position. Modern Woodman of America. Politically a Republican.
J. L. CLARK
J. L. Clark, Ashland. Manufacturer and Banker. Born Ash- land County, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1869. Educated in the public schools and Ashland College. Began career selling farm ma. chinery. Afterwards salesman of F. E. Myers & Bro. In 1894 in company with Dr. Hess organized the firm of Dr. Hess & Clark, manufacturing stock food, which concern is one of the largest of its kind in the world. President The Farmers Bank. Member Ashland Board of Education, President Y. M. C. A.
CORNELIUS M. WALSH
Cornelius M. Walsh, Cuyahoga Falls. Born Cuyahoga Fa O., June 15, 1864. Educated in the public schools of Cuyahd Falls and Hammels Business College, Akron, Ohio. Beg career as bookkeeper for Howe & Co., 1887 engaged in operat Flour Mill and Rolling Mill. Has been identified with above lines and Planing Mill. Lumber and Paper Manufactur business to the present time. President and General Manag Walsh Milling Co. President and General Manager of Fa Hollow Staybolt Co. President, Cuyahoga Falls Savings Ba President, The Walsh Paper Co. Member of Akron Coun Knights of Columbus. Politically a Democrat.
ALBERT FOYER
Albert Foyer, Painesville. Secretary and Treasurer of 'l Foyer Steel Stamping Co. Born Cleveland, O., Dec. 9, 18 Educated in the Cleveland public schools. Was first engaged newsboy, then traveling salesman. Representative in Europe several New York manufacturers, Organized The Foyer St Stamping Co. in 1903. Elected Secretary and Treasurer of ti company in 1904. Independent in politics.
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C. E. SHELDON
C. E. Sheldon, Akron, O, President of the Whitman & Barnes Manufacturing Co. Born Fitchburg, Mass,, July 18, 850. Educated in the district, grammar and high schools of Fitchburg, Mass. Civil engineer at Fitchburg, 1866-1870, Since hat time has been with the Whitman & Barnes Manufacturing Co, and its predecessors, occupying positions through the fac- ory and office until 1902, when elected president, Interested in arious corporations, Member of the Masons and Odd Fellows. Politically a Republican.
GUS H, MEIER
us H. Meier, Akron, Manager Printing & Paper Co. Born "on, O., November 1, 1872, Educated in public schools at "on. After leaving school in 1886 was carrier for the Akron 1 ly Beacon, afterward taking a position as stock elerk of the Nyon Printing & Publishing Co. Then took charge of the s department. In 1896 secretary of The Capron & Curtico In 1902, after the reorganization of the company, was nile treasurer of the Akron Printing Co., and in 1904, when
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NICK CHAMBERLAIN
Nick Chamberlain, Akron, O, Manufacturer of Fruit Cola, Born in Athens, Greece, May 25, 1868, and educated in the public schools at Athens, Greece, Served as apprentice on Gov- ernment war vessel between ages 19 and 21, Engaged in dry goods business for himself until the age of twenty-eight when he came to New York. Moved to Akron in 1896 and engaged in confectionery business from 1897-1904, establishing a number of confectionery stores in different cities, among them the famous Crystal Maize, In 1904 he entered into the manufactory of the favorite beverage, Fruit Cola, sold everywhere, He is a Republican and 32nd degree Mason, Blue Lodge to Consistory,
EDWIN SEEDHOUSE
Edwin Seedhousc, Akron, O. President Falls Rivet & Machine Co. Born Birmingham, England, April 4, 1864. Educated in common schools of Wadsworth, O. Graduate of Wadsworth High School. Operator and station master for the Erie R. R. four years, Then employed as shipping clerk and contracting agent for Akron Iron Co. for four years. Afterwards promoted to general Eastern manager for Falls Rivet & Machine Co., with offices at New York for six years. Then took position of president Falls Rivet & Machine Co., still serving. Vice presi- dent Cuyahoga Falls Savings Bank Co. Politically a Republican.
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D. O. SUMMERS
D. O. Summers, Cleveland, O. Born in Ashland county, O., June 14, 1860. Educated in public schools. Associated with Sterling, Welch & Co, from 1882 to 1887. Started in carpet cleaning business in 1887. Manufacture of Rugs in 1896, Dry Cleaning and Lace Cleaning in 1902. His business was incor- porated in 1905, as The D. O. Summers Cleaning Company of which he is president and manager. He is vice president of the Big Lake Land Lumber Company; Director of the Hough Avenue Savings and Banking Co .; a member of the llough Avenue Con- gregational church; Knight Templars and Mystic Shrine.
ARTHUR H. CLIMO
Arthur H. Climo, Cleveland, O. Secretary and treasurer The Lino Paint Co. Born Cleveland, O., December 13, 1880. Edu- cated at University School and Cornell College. Member of Union club and Euclid club.
CHARLES S. BROOKINS
Charles S. Brookins, Cleveland. Vice president The Morrea Gas Fixture Mfg. Co. Born Kirtland, O., February 12, 1866 Educated in the public schools of Kirtland and Painesville, ( Early training on a farm. Engaged in the hardware business i Painesville in 1885. Came to Cleveland in 1888 and enterc, employ of Davis, Ilunt & Co. In 1889 engaged as traveling salesman for the Morreau Gas Fixture Mfg. Co. In 1896 toc charge of the retail department, and upon the incorporation q the company in 1900, took an interest in it and was made vic president and manager retail department. Director Villa Beac club. Member Century and Colonial clubs. 32nd degree Mason Knight Templar and Mystic Shriner. Politically a Republican
PHILIP FRANKEL
Philip Frankel, Cleveland. Secretary Manufacturers' Assoc tion of Cleveland and Employers' Association of Clevelar Born Cleveland, O., Feb. 27, 1882. Educated in public scho of Cleveland, and business college. Began career with manuf turing concern and was connected with them until 1901. Th became connected with Manufacturers' Association of Clevelai Was elected secretary of this association in 1905. Since th formed large Employers' Association, of which he is also s retary. Is very much interested in the labor question.
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JOHN C. LOWĘ
John C. Lowe, Cleveland. Manufacturer of umbrellas. Born Cleveland, O., February 5, 1865. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland. Engaged as cash boy in dry goods store of Hower & Higbee, 1878-86. From 1886 until 1889 with O. D. Myer, dry goods. In 1890 engaged in the business of manufac- uring umbrellas and has been in same business ever since. President American Realty Co. Member Cleveland Commercial Travelers Association, Utica Travelers Association, and the Royal League. Member of Chamber of Commerce. Politically Republican.
GEORGE O. GROLL
George O. Groll, Cleveland. General Manager The Commer- il Milling Co. Born Detroit, Mich., Dec. 23, 1869. Educated the public schools of Detroit. At the age of 20 accepted a sition as bookkeeper with a grain commission house advancing a short time to the position of Chief Clerk and a member of Detroit Board of Trade. Became connected with the Com- rcial Milling Co., Detroit as Assistant Manager, 1895. Came Cleveland 1902 in present office. President Cleveland Grain alers' Association. President of the Wholesalers Protective sociation. Secretary of the Ohio Automatic Window Screen Member Chamber of Commerce. Knight Templar Mason.
W. J. BARR
W. J. Barr, Cleveland. President the W. J. Barr Electric Mfg. Co. Born Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, Jan. 14, 1870. Educated in private schools, came to U. S. 1891, locating at Alliance, O Came to Cleveland, 1893, with Gobelle Pattern Co. at Grottoes, Va. 1895-98. Returned to Cleveland as man- ager 1893-95. General manager the American Hardwood Mfg. Co. Williams -. Abbott Electric Co., 1898-1900. Organized the present firm 1900. Incorporated as the W. J. Barr Mfg. Co., 1903. Elected president. Re-organized and incorporated under present name 1905, elected president. Republican in politics.
WILLIAM H. SNYDER.
William H. Snyder, Carey. Lumber and Manufacturer. Born Lancaster county, Ohio, June 19, 1856. Educated in the com- men schools. Tobacco farmer until seventeen years of age. Then worked as carpenter three years. Moved to Carey and worked at his trade two years. Then carpenter contractor for three years. Organized Kelley-Snyder Lumber Co. and two years later bought out Kelley. Proprietor Snyder Milling Co., which exported 15,000 barrels flour to Scotland in 1905. Owns cement hlock plant, monument factory and proprietor Snyder Coal & Ice Co. Operates elevator, lumber yard and coal yard at Vanlue, O., also elevators and coal yards at Berwick, O. and Adrian, O. Masonic Order, Knight Templar, Scottish Rite and Mystic Shriner. Member K. of P. and I. O. O. F.
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WILLIAM G. SHARP
William G. Sharp, Elyria, Manufacturer and Capitalist. Born Mt. Gilead, O., March 14, 1859. Educated in Elyria Iligh School and University of Michigan. Practiced law for ahout ten years. Then hecame a manufacturer. Interested in Pig Iron, Furnaces, Chemical Products and Iron Mines in Michigan and Wisconsin. Member of Masonic, I. O. O. F. and other lodges. Democratic in politics.
THOMAS C. LEITER
Thomas C. Leiter, Wadsworth. Secretary and treasurer The Wadsworth Salt Co. Born on a farm at Navarre, Stark county, O., March 19, 1859. In 1868 moved with his father, the late Rev. S. B. Leiter, D. D., to Wadsworth, where he took a course in the high school. Then entered the University of Michigan and graduated from the dental department in 1880. Engaged in the practice of his profession at Monroe, Mich., and Wadsworth, O. In 1884 assisted in organizing the Wadsworth Milling Co., and was one of the principal stockholders in same. In 1891 assisted in organizing The Wadsworth Salt Co. and has served as secretary and treasurer of same since that time. Assisted in organizing First National Bank of Wadsworth and director in same. Interested in other concerns. Politically a Democrat and has been elected to numerous offices.
WILLIAM A. DONALDSON
William A. Donaldson, Lorain, O. Treasurer The Johnso Co. Born Mapleton, Pa., Sept, 28, 1852. Educated in th schools of Mapleton and Pittsburg, Pa. Secretary and Treasure The Sheffield Land & Improvement Co .; The Brown-Cochra Co .; The Thew Automatic Shovel Co. President The Sout Lorain Savings Co. and an officer in other corporations. Membe of Masonic and other orders. Politically a Republican.
CARL CAREY ANDERSON
Carl Carey Anderson, Fostoria, O. Secretary and Gener Manager C. C. Anderson Mfg. Co. Born Bluffton, O., Dec. 1877; educated in the common schools at Fremont, O .; starte life as newspaper vender, afterward becoming clerk in L. S. M. S. R. R. Co. office, then cashier and agent L. E. & W. R. I. Co., Fremont, O., for several years. Then traveling salesma for A. II. Jackson Mfg. Co. Started the C. C. Anderson Mf Co. in 1904, with plants at Fostoria and Findlay, O., making specialty of ladies' muslin and flannelette underwear. Directo of Seneca Wire & Nail Co., President Fostoria Board of Trad Elected Mayor of Fostoria, O., in 1905 and now serving. Mer ber of B. P. O. E., K. of P., Mason, Knight Templar ar Shriner, Commercial Club, Fostoria, O., Halcyon Club, Fremon O., and a Democrat in politics.
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HARLOW C. STAHL
Harlow C. Stahl, Bellevue. President and Treasurer of The hio Cultivator Co. Born on a farm south of Fremont, O., Feb. 2, 1849. Educated in the common schools of Fremont and a pecial course in business college at Oberlin, O. Was a farmer ntil thirty years of age when he invented and commenced to uild cultivators. Organized The Ohio Cultivator Co. in 1882 nd has always been President and Treasurer of the company. resident of the Bellevue Savings Bank Co. President of the larrah State Bank, Indian Territory, and interested in other ther corporations. Also large land owner. He is a self-made han in every respect. Ile is a Mason and politically a Repub- can.
WILL E. HUGHES
Will E. Hughes, Clyde. Pres. The Hughes Granite & Marble Born Sandusky Co., Ohio, June 20, 1862. Educated in the mmon schools. Graduate Clyde High School. Special course Spencerian College, Cleveland, in 1881. Engaged in mer- ntile business, Chicago. two years. Returned to Clyde and irted in monument business, 1884. In 1898 incorporated the esent company and became President. The Battlefield Me- rials at Andersonville, Shiloh, Vicksburg and Antietam and e Wm. H. Gibson Memorial were made by this concern. Di- ctor Peoples Bank, Clyde. Life Member B. P. O. E. Member . Nicholas Lodge, No. 93, Aberdeen, Scotland, Masons, K. of I. O. O. F. and U. C. T., West Huron Sporting Club. Po- ically a Republican.
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