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ALONZO J. WILDER
Alonzo J. Wilder, Clyde, O. Born Granger, Medina county. O., January 14th, 1841, Educated in common school and Acad- emy at Grangerburg and high school at Clyde. Farmer until twenty-six years of age, then engaged in grocery and produce business at Clyde from 1868 to 1895, Started cabbage growing industry in Sandusky county in 1876. Organized Clyde Kraut Co. in 1890. Incorporated in 1900, and became its president. Politically a Republican.
FRANKLIN OSCAR SCHOEDINGER
Franklin Oscar Schoedinger, Columbus. Manufacturer of Ar- chitectural Sheet Metal. Born Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1872. Educated in the common and high schools of Columbus. Member Schoedinge1, Fearn & Co., Hardware dealers. Director National Bank of Commerce. President Columbus Aseptic Furniture Co. Director Iroquois Hotel Co. Director Ohio Club. Trustee of the Children's Hospital. President National Conductor Pipe Association. Ex-president of State Association of Builders Exchanges. Knight Templar, 32nd degree Mason. Past Em. Commander, Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1.
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JAMES N. McCONNELL
James N. McConnell, Upper Sandusky, O. Proprietor Stoll Casket Company. Born Upper Sandusky, O., November 27, 1882. Educated in the common schools of Wyandot county and a special course at Davis Business College, Toledo, O. Started work as stenographer for six months, then took position as traveling salesman for Stoll Casket Works for two years. Afterward buying out the plant and becoming sole proprietor. Royal Arch Mason, Member B. P. O. E., No. 83. Politically a Republican.
CHAS, R. McMURRAY
Chas. R. McMurray, Marion. Vice president and general manager McMurray Sulky Co. Born Marion, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1874. Educated in the common schools of Marion. Attended high school one year. Graduated from the Peekskill Military Academy at Peekskill N. Y. Started work in trimming depart- ment of McMurray Sulky Co. Promoted to Shipping Clerk and Assistant Superintendent. Became active Manager of the com- pany ir. March, 1906. Member B. P. O. E. No. 32, Marion. F. O. E. No. 337, Marion. Marion Commercial Club. Politically a Democrat. The McMurray Sulky Co. are the largest builders of track vehicles in the world. Their foreign trade is extensive.
W. D. McCAUGHIEY
W. D. McCaughey, Findlay. Secretary, Treasurer
ar Financial Manager, The Buckeye Traction Ditcher Co. Bá»™1 Hancock County, Ohio, June 26, 1846. Educated in the commde schools. Engaged in farming in Hancock County until 187 From 1881 to 1887 operated Granite & Marble Works i Findlay. From 1887 to 1905 engaged in administering estate and receiver for a number of other industries. Took charge d the Buckeye Traction Ditcher Co., in Jan., 1905. Member Boall of Public Service, 1903-1906. Politically a Republican.
B. J. TAYLOR
B. J. Taylor, Toledo. Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr. The Toled Stove & Range Co. Born Belleville, Ill., Oct. 13, 1872. Edu cated in the public schools. Began career as a molder in th Belleville Stove Works at the age of fourteen years. He wa employed there eight years, then took a position witlf the Unio City Foundry & Machine Co., Union City, Ill., as Manager Two years later became Manager the Eclipse Foundry, Belleville Ill., where he remained four years, then became Supt. and Ger Mgr. the W. G. Willard Stove & Range Co., St. Louis, Mo. I 1903 came to Toledo as Supt. and Mgr. the Toledo Stove Range Co., and in January, 1906, was elected to present positior Has patented several new features on ranges and has also place a new heater on the market, which is very successful.
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W. J. KNAPP
W. J. Knapp, Cleveland. Vice president The Ohio Varnish Co. Born Cleveland, Ohio, May 8, 1866. Educated in the common schools and St. Joseph's College. Engaged in the general mercantile business from 1886 to 1891. Then came to Cleveland and engaged in the varnish business. In 1881 The Ohio Varnish Co. was established and in 1901 was incorporated with F. M. Clapp, President and W. J. Knapp, Vice president. Treasurer of Newburg City, 1889-1903. Mayor of Newburg City, since 1905. Knight of Pythias. Politically a Democrat.
ARTHUR L. GASSETT
Arthur L. Gassett, Cleveland. Secretary of Economy Stove Co. Born Joliet, Ill., Jan. 19, 1867. Educated in the schools of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Cleveland, O. He in company with his partner, Mr. F. A. Nicberding, organized the Economy Stove Co. in 1899, starting in business in Detroit, Mich. Moved from Detroit to their present location in March, 1904.
IIOWARD W. HAUPT
Howard W. Haupt, Akron. Superintendent The Klages Coal & Ice Co. Born Loyal Oak, Summit Co., O., June 27, 1870. Attended the country school until 16 years of age. Three years course at the Wadsworth Normal School, then a special commercial course at the Spencerian College, Cleveland, graduating 1890. Came to Akron, May 1890 and accepted a position with the Klages Coal & Ice Co. and has since been gradually promoted to present position. Member I. O. O. F. Summit Lodge No. 50. Modern Woodmen and Knights of Pythias.
FRANK A. NIEBERDING
Frank A. Nieberding, Cleveland. Manager Economy Stove Co., manufacturers of gas stoves. Born in Germany, Aug. 17. 1865. Came to the United States when an infant. Was edu- cated in the schools of Cleveland. He, in company with Mr. A. L. Gassett, organized the above named concern in Detroit, Mich., starting in business April 1, 1899. Moved to their present location in March, 1904.
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CHIAS. T. JOHNSON
Chas. T. Johnson, Canal Dover. President and Manager Dover Manufacturing Co. Born Stoughton, Wis., July 28, 1864. Educated in the common schools and attended Beloit College two years. Engaged in Diy Goods business at Stoughton for eight- een years. In 1895 organized Asbestos Sad Iron Co. and oper- ated same at Stoughton for five years, then moved to Canal Dover and organized the present company, becoming President and Manager. Make a specialty of Asbestos Sad Irons, doing a large export business. Interested in Stoughton Wagon Co. Member Hardware Cluh of New York. Chairman Freight Com- mittee American Hardware Association. Independent in politics.
ALBERT AMMERMAN
Albert Ammerman, Cleveland. Manager Cleveland Office Co- lumbia Lubricants Co. of New York. Born Brooklyn, N. Y., July 24, 1883. Educated public schools and Erasmus Hall High school, Brooklyn, N. Y. Started with the Manhattan Oil Co., N. Y., in 1900 as salesman and came to Cleveland in 1905 as Manager of the Columbia Lubricants Co. of New York, Manu- facturers of Monogram Oils and Greases for Lubrication of Automobiles.
THOMAS J. HALEY
Thomas J. Haley, Canal Dover. District manager American Sheet & Tin Plate Co. Born Tuscarawas county, Ohio, March 6, 1866. Educated in the common schools and special course af Duff's Commercial College, Pittsburg. Started in steel business when a boy going into the office of Reeves Iron Co., Canal! Dover for twelve years. Then took position as manager Ameri- can Sheet Steel Co., Canal Dover, later promoted to position of assistant division superintendent and division superintendent and in January, 1904 became district manager in charge of plants at Canton, O., Dresden, O., Canal Dover, O., New Philadelphia, O. and Coal Mines at Stillwater, O. Mason, Knight Templar, Mystic Shriner and 1. O. O. F. Republican in politics.
P. L. HUSSEY
P. L. Hussey. Cleveland. Manager of The Hussey Drop Forge & Mfg. Co. Born Cleveland, Ohio, March 10, 1869. Educated in the common schools of Cleveland. 1885-88 with Brush Electric Light Co., serving apprenticeship. 1888-91 with the Phoenix Iron Co. 1891-92 with Winton Bicycle Co. 1892-93 with the Peerless Bicycle Co. 1894-1900 with Davis Sewing Machine Co. 1900-1903 with the Snell Cycle Fittings Co. 1903-1906 manager of the Hussey Drop Forge & Mfg. Company. Designed the Queen and Cadillac automobiles. Inventor of the Dayton Bicycle, the Hussey handle bar, the universal joint, tire detacher, several steering wheels, and an adjustable lamp bracket. Member of the Elks and Cleveland automobile club.
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EDWIN H. PARKHURST
Edwin H. Parkhurst, Cleveland. Vice president Peerless Motor Car Co. Born in Vermont state, April 10, 1872: Educated in the public schools. With The New York Belting & l'acking Co. 1891, and was elected secretary in 1898, served until 1903, when he came to Cleveland and was elected secretary and director of the Peerless Motor Car Co. Elected vice president in 1906. Inter ested in other corporations. K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Men- ber Euclid club, Cleveland Automobile club and the Crescent Athletic Club, Brooklyn, N. Y. Politically a Republican.
WILSON HEATH KIRKPATRICK
Wilson Heath Kirkpatrick, Cleveland. Manager of sales de- artment of Peerless Motor Car Co. Born Newark, N. J., larch 7, 1869. Educated in public schools of Newark. With IcKee & Harrington, bicycle manufacturers, New York, N. Y., 387. Special representative of American Dunlop Tire Co., New ork, N. Y., 1889. Sales manager of the Peerless Motor Car o. since 1903. Is a member of the Masons and member of hatham Field and Game club of Chatham, N. J.
LEWIS H. KITTREDGE
Lewis H. Kittredge, Cleveland. President, treasurer and gen- eral manager Peerless Motor Car Co. Born New Hampshire, June 18, 1871. Educated at Keene Iligh School and New Hamp- shire State College. Graduated in 1896, degree of B. S. With the New York Belting & Packing Co., Passaic, N. J., 1896-97. Came to Cleveland with the Peerless Mfg. Co. in 1897. Was made secretary and general manager in 1899. Secretary, treas- urer and general manager 1901. Firm name changed to the Peerless Motor Car Co. in 1902. Elected vice president of this company in 1904 and president in 1906. President Peerless Motor Car Co. of New York. Secretary Association Licensed Automobiles Manufacturers. Interested in other corporations. Member Euclid, Clifton and Automobile clubs, and Automobile club of America, N. Y. Member Unity church.
CHARLES SCHMIDT
Charles Schmidt, Cleveland. Chief Engineer, Peerless Motor Car Co. Born Paris, France, Aug. 18, 1869. Graduated from Ecole des Arts A Metiers d'Angers 1889. With Schmidt & Co., Paris, 1889-91. Then in the automobile business in Paris until 1898. With Fernandez & Co. Automobile manufacturers until 1900. Then with the Morse Company until 1901, when he came to the United States, and with the Packard Co. at Warren, O. and Detroit, Mich., until 1905, when he was appointed to present position.
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ALEXANDER WINTON
Alexander Winton, Cleveland. President The Winton Motor Carriage Co. Born in Scotland June 20, 1860. Educated in the common schools of Scotland. Began career in the Clyde Ship Yards 1873. Came to U. S. 1878 locating in New York City. Came to Cleveland 1885 as Supt. Phoenix Iron Works. Three years later formed partnership with Thos, Henderson in the mfg. of bicycles, Organized the Winton Bicycle Co. and a direc- tor in same. Organized present company and still serves as President. Life Member Boston Yacht Club. Mem, Lakewood Yacht, Clifton, Civil Engineers, Chicago Automobile and Cleve- land Automobile Ass'n. Mem, Congregational Church.
CHARLES B. SHANKS
Charles B. Shanks, Cleveland. General Sales and Advertising Manager The Winton Motor Carriage Co. Born Chambersburg, Pa., March 19, 1873, Educated in the public schools, Began career in the newspaper business at Canton, Ohio. Came to Cleveland and was on the Reportorial Staff of the Cleveland Plain Dealer 1891-99. Then with The Winton Motor Carriage Co. as Adv. Mgr. 1899-04. Manager of the Cleveland Branch in connection with his advertising duties 1903-04. Appointed General Sales and Advertising Manager 1905, still serving. Member Cleveland Automobile, Century, Clifton, Dover Bay and Cleveland Press Clubs, Cleveland. Member Jefferson Square Club, San Francisco, Cal., and the Bay State Automobile Assn.
GEORGE H. BROWN
George H. Brown, Cleveland. Secretary and Treasurer Th Winton Motor Carriage Co. Born Conneautville, Pa., Decem her 6, 1855. Educated in the common schools. Came to Clevel land 1878. One of the organizers of the Winton Bicycle Cof 1892, elected Sec, and Treas, One of the organizers of th Winton Motor Carriage Co. 1897, elected Sec. and Treas,, stil serving. Sec, and Treas. The Cleveland Cap Screw Co., an interested in other corporations. Member of the Cleveland Automobile Club and the Lakewood M. E. Church.
THOMAS HENDERSON
Thomas Henderson, Cleveland. Vice Pres. The Winton Moto Carriage Co. Born Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 28, 1849. Educate in the common schools. Learned the machinesmith trade i Scotland, Came to the U. S. 1879; followed trade in New Yor City. Moved to Cleveland 1881 and started business for himself 1890 formed partnership with Alexander Winton, firm name o Winton & Henderson, mfrs, bicycles sundries. One of the 01 ganizers of the Winton Bicycle Co. 1892 its first president. 189: when new capital was invested, elected a director. Organize the Winton Motor Carriage Co. 1897 elected Vice Pres. Vic Pres. Cleveland Cap Screw Co. and interested in other corpora tions. Member Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Automobil Club and Congregational Church.
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E. D. SHURMER
E. D. Shurmer, Cleveland. President Royal Motor Car Co. Born, Cleveland, O., March 3, 1869. Educated in Cleveland pub- lic schools, Brooks Military Academy and Phillips Andover Acad- emy. Member Halcyon Lodge No. 498 F. & A. M., Thatcher Chapter No. 101, R. A. M. Spanish War Veterans Gen. Geo. Garretson Command No. 55. Ohio Commanding Military Order Foreign Wars. Was enrolled as Captain Co. K. 10th Ohio Volun- teer Infantry June 25th, 1898. Mustered out with regiment March 23, 1899.
ARCHIBALD D. MCLACHLAN
Archibald D. McLachlan, Cleveland. Treasurer The Royal Motor Car Co. Born London, Canada, September 18, 1871. Ed- ucated in the public schools of Canada. Went to Detroit Mich., in 1884. With the D. & C. Navigation Co. 1884-88. Then came to Cleveland with the C. & B. Transit Co. 1888-1903. One of the organizers of the Royal Motor Car Co. in 1903 and was elected treasurer, still serving. Organized the Hyslop Body Co. in 1905 and elected treasurer. K. T. 32nd degree Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member of the Century and Cleveland Automobile clubs. Politically a Republican.
DANIEL SHURMER
Daniel Shurmer, Cleveland, Retired. Born Malmesbury, Eng- land, November 17, 1828, Educated in the schools of Malmesbury, Eng. Arrived in New York, November 5, 1853, coming direct to Cleveland. Vice President The Royal Motor Car Co. Vice President Broadway Savings & Trust Co. Director the Woodland Ave. Savings & Trust Co. Director the Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co. Was connected with oil firm of Schofield, Shuimer & Teagle from 1875-1901.
ROBERT JARDINE
Robert Jardine, Cleveland. Superintendent of the Royal Motor Car Co. Born Cleveland, O., October 18, 1876. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland and technical schools of Bir- mingham, England, and Paris, France, Mechanical engineer and superintendent of the Royal Motor Car Co. Director The Ilys- lop Body Co. Member of Knights of the Maccabees. Member the Century club and the Cleveland Automobile club. Politically a Republican.
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ROLLIN C. WHITE
Rollin C. White. Cleveland. President Baker Motor Vehicle Co. Born in Vermont, June 3, 1837. Educated common schools and Leland & Gray Seminary, Townsend, Vt. Farmer until twenty-two years of age. Then in Chair factory 1859-61. Then in the Sewing Machine business and in 1865 came to Cleveland and started in the manufacturing of Sewing Ma- chines. One of the organizers of White Sewing Machine Co. 1876, elected Vice president. Sold out in 1901. President Cleveland Machine Screw Co., 1896-01, when he sold out. One of organizers of Baker Motor Vehicle Co., in 1900. Elected President and still serving. Director American Ball Bearing Co. Member Union and Ottawa Shooting clubs. Politically Republican. Director McAllister Ball Co. Director and Treasurer Caxton Bldg. Co.
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WALTER C. BAKER
Walter C. Baker, Cleveland. Vice president and mechanical engineer Baker Motor Vehicle Co. Born Hinsdale, N. H., June 27, 1868. Came to Cleveland in early youth. Educated in the public schools and special course in mechanical and electrical engineering at Case School of Applied Science. Organized the American Ball Bearing Co. in 1894 and was elected president and mechanical engineer, still serving. Organized the present company in 1900 and elected vice president, still serving. Inter- ested in various other corporations. Member Union, Euclid, Clifton Park and Engineers' clubs. Politically a Republican.
FRED R. WHITE
Fred R. White, Cleveland. Treasurer Baker Motor Vehicle Co. Born Cleveland, O., February 17, 1872. Educated in the public schools and graduated from Cornell University in 1895, degree LL. B. After graduation assumed control of his father, Rollin C. White's, affairs. Vice president American Ball Bear- ing Co. Director Locke Steel Bolt Co. Bridgeport Ct. Inter- ested in a number of other corporations. Member Union, Uni- versity, Euclid, Roadside, Country, Knowlwood Country club, White Plains. N. Y .. and Ottowa Shooting clubs. Republican in politics.
F. PHILIP DORN
F. Philip Dorn, Cleveland. Secretary and general manager The American Ball Bearing Co. Born Cleveland, O., Jan. 10, 1862. Educated in the public schools. Began career with The White Sewing Machine Co. 1877-91. Then with The Standard Sewing Machine Co. as manager the retail department 1891-98. One of the organizers of The American Ball Bearing Co. in 1894, and was elected secretary. Became active in 1898 and was elected general manager. Interested in other corporations.
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GEORGE S. WAITE
George S. Waite, Cleveland. Secretary and General Manager The Standard Automobile Co. Born Leicester, Mass., Jan, 12, 1866. Edueated in the public schools and Oberlin College. With White Sewing Machine Co., 1891-1905, as Manager the Retail Sewing Machine and Automobile Department. Accepted present position in 1906. Member Hermit Club. Cleveland Com- mercial Travelers and Cleveland Automobile Club. Republican in politics.
HOBART M. ADAMS
Hobart M. Adams, Cleveland, Manager Cleveland Retail Au- mobile Department of the White Sewing Machine Co. Born Cuclid, O., Feb. 2, 1872. Educated in public schools, With the lake Erie Iron Co. 1888.92. Asst. purchasing agent Grasseli Chemical Co., 1892-1900, Since, with the White Sewing Machine o. in the Automobile Department. Was made manager of this epartment in 1905. Interested in several corporations. Repub- can in polities.
CLARENCE MI. BROCKWAY
Clarence M. Brockway, Cleveland. Manager city sales depart- inent Winton Motor Carriage Co. Born Boston, Mass, June 11, 1872. Educated in the public schools Worcester Academy and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Taught in Massachu- setts Institute of Technology 1892-94. Then came to Cleveland and taught in the public schools until 1902. Since then with the Winton Motor Carriage Co., in present capacity. Member Masons and Cleveland Automobile club, Politically a Repub- lican.
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WILLIAM L. COLT
William L. Colt, Cleveland. Manager Cleveland Motor Car Co. Born Toledo, O., July 27, 1871, Educated in Chicago publie schools and Chicago Manual Training school. Graduated Sibley College of Engineering, Cornell University, 1894. Came to Cleveland in 1895, Formerly secretary Cleveland Machine Screw Co. and general sales manager The Federal Manufacturing Co, Now manager Cleveland Motor Car Co., manufacturers of the "Cleveland" Automobile. Member Union, Country, Euclid, Tavern, Hermit and Automobile clubs. Member Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity. Politically a Republican.
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RICHARD H. MAGOON
Richard H. Magoon, Cleveland. Proprietor R. H. Magoon Motor Car Co. Born Willoughby, O., Feb. 3, 1877. Educated in public schools and graduated from Willoughby High School 1897. With the Oldsmobile Co. 1899-1901. Office man Euclid club 1901-1902. One of the organizers of the Ohio Motor Co. 1902-1903. Elected general manager. Organized present busi- ness in 1903. Member Cleveland Automobile Club, American Motor League, American Automobile Association, and Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association. Member Disciple Christian church.
EDWARD A, KIRK
Edward A. Kirk, Toledo. Manager The Kirk Bros., Auto Co. Born Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1867. Educated in the public schools of Toledo. Engaged in the hardware business, 1884-96. Bicycle manufacturer, 1896-98. Bicycle dealer, 1898-1902. Automobile dealer 1903 to date. Member American Motor League and Toledo Automobile Club. 32nd degree Mason and Noble of the Mystic Shrine.
GEORGE FORD RUSSELL
George Ford Russell, Cleveland. Secretary The Ohio Motor Car Co. Born Toledo, O., January 8, 1876. Graduated fron Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, O., 1895; Adelbert College Cleveland, in 1899. Credit man with the Ohio Rubber Co. 1899 1902. In 1902 was made secretary of The Ohio Motor Car Co Member of the Cleveland Automobile Co. Politically a Repub lican.
RALPH R. OWEN
Ralph R. Owen, Cleveland. President and general manager The Ohio Oldsmobile Co. Born Kent O., October 2, 1869. Ed ucated in the public schools. Began carcer in grocery store 1884-86. Then came to Cleveland and learned the machinist's trade. Superintendent for F. B. Stearns & Co. 1897-1900. Ther organized the Ohio Oldsmobile Co. Elected president and gen eral manager. Agent for the Oldsmobile Co. in Ohio. North eastern agent for the Franklin and Thomas Flyer. Member Cleveland Yacht and Cleveland Automobile clubs. K. T. Mason Mystic Shriner. Politically a Republican.
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J. V. THOMAS
J. V. Thomas, Toledo, Manager The Weed Garage, Born New Orleans, I.a., May 1, 1870. Educated in the common and high schools of Titusville, Pa. Foreman with G, IL, & L. C. Van Vleck in Toledo. 1895-98, Contractor and producer of petroleum, 1898-1905. On September 1 appointed general man- ager of The Weed Garage, which had purchased the Kirk Hall Company's business,
MARSHALL B. LIGHTILALL
Marshall B. Lighthall, Cleveland. Proprietor of the Auto Garage. Born Pulaski, N. Y., Dee, 18, 1879, Educated in the )swego State Normal School, N. Y. Began career with the Ames Arms Works, Oswego, N. Y., 1900, as mechanical draughts- nan, Came to Cleveland 1903 to assist Andrew Duty in his rick manufacturing business, Started the present business in 905, handling and storing automobiles,
A. A. ATWOOD
A. A. Atwood, Toledo. Manager The Atwood Automobile Co, Born Orangeport, Niagara county, N. Y., Sept, 29, 1867, Business College education, Buffalo, N. Y, Bookkeeper three years, In grocery business three years, Bicycle business four years. Traveling salesman three years and last five years identified with automobile business, Stockholder and general manager The Atwood Automobile Co.
CILARLES F. GILMOUR
Charles F, Gilmour, Cleveland, Manager Cleveland branch Reo Motor Car Co. Born Buffalo, N. Y., Dee. 2, 1877. Educated in the common and high schools of Buffalo. Clerk for W. C. Boak, wholesale bicycle supplies and sundries, 1897- 98, Buffalo, N. Y, Salesman Compound Cy, Co., Buffalo, 1898-99, Salesman for Fisk Rubber Co., Buffalo branch, 1899-1900. Man- ager Buffalo branch Fisk Rubber Co .. 1901-02. In 1903 sales manager J. A, Cramer Automobile Agency, Buffalo, In 1904 traveling representative Olds Motor Works, Detroit, Mich. In 1905 came to Cleveland as manager of the Ohio branch at Cleve- land of the Reo Motor Car Co.
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II. L. CUNNINGHAM
H. L. Cunningham, Cleveland. Manager The Ford Motor Car Co. Born Shelby, O., January 30, 1883. Educated in the dis- trict schools. Started to learn the machinist's trade in the Ideal Bicycle factory, Shelhy, O., in 1895. Came to Cleveland in 1899 to accept position with The Winton Motor Carriage Co. as tool maker. Went to Mansfield, O., in 1900 and took a position in the fire engine department of The Mansfield Machine Works. Went to Geneva in 1901 as foreman of the assembling and test- ing department The Geneva Auto Co. In 1902 went to Detroit with W. E. Metzger to look after the Winton interests, 1904 manager The Detroit Automobile Co. Came to Cleveland as manager The Ford Motor Co. branch in fall of 1905. Member Cleveland Automobile club.
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ALVIN HUGH SMITH
Alvin Ilugh Smith, Cleveland. Manager Studehaker Automo- bile Co. Sales Agency. Born Cleveland, Ohio, April 17, 1875. Educated in Cleveland public schools and the Forest City Busi- ness College. Salesman for Euclid Ave Bicycle Co., 1894-95. Engineer and inspector for Board of Park Commissioners, 1895- 97. Confidential clerk The Standard Contracting Co. and W. A. McGillis & Co., 1897-1903. Manager Vault Department The Pru- dential Trust Co. and Manager The American Motor Carriage Co. for which The Prudential Trust Co. was receiver, 1903-04. Assistant to the Superintendent The Standard Contracting Co .. 1904-05. Secretary and Treasurer The Central Automobile Co., 1905 to date. Memher of Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Au- tomobile Club and Y. M. C. A. Politically Independent.
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