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H. S. MOORE
H. S. Moore, Cleveland. Retail automobiles. Born Wil loughby, O., July 10, 1872. Educated in the common schools Came to Cleveland in 1891 and took up the wholesale hardware business. In 1895 went on the road as traveling salesman. In 1897 entered the bicycle business with a partner under firm name! of H. S. Moore & Co. Bought out his partner in 1900 and took up the retailing of automobiles, being third retail agency estab- lished in Cleveland. Is now the oldest retail automobile dealer in the city. Member Cleveland Automobile Dealers Co., Cleve- land Automobile club, American Automobile Association and American Motor League.
ARTHUR BERNARD WEIL, E. E., M. E.
Arthur Bernard Weil, E. E., M. E., Cleveland. Associate man- ager Studebaker Automobile Company sales agency. Born l'a- ducab, Ky., September 24, 1877. Educated in the public schools of Paducah and Cleveland, Case School of Applied Science, Ohio State University and Columbia University. Pharmacist, 1895-97. Superintendent Cleveland Brazed Fork & Tubing Co., 1897-98. Electrician Lorain Steel Co., branch of U. S. Steel Co., 1902. Electrician for Electric Storage Battery Co., Phil- adelphia, Pa., 1903-04. Automobile manufacturing 1904-05. Superintendent The Central Automobile Co., 1905. Present position since January, 1906. Memher Excelsior club. Inde. pendent in politics.
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AUTOMOBILE INTERESTS
WILBUR S. TALBOT
Wilbur S. Talbot, Cleveland. Manager Cleveland Branch, The B. F. Goodrich Co. Born Belmont County, Ohio, June 5, 1878. Educated in the public schools of Belmont County and Ohio Northern University at Ada, Ohio. Classical course at Scio College. Began career as a teacher in the public schools 1896. Then with the B. F. Goodrich Co .. at Akron, O., as trav- eling Salesman. Came to Cleveland in 1905 in present position Member of the Cleveland Automobile Club. Member of the Masons. Politically a Republican and member the Methodist Church.
CLAUD H. FOSTER
Claud H. Foster, Cleveland. President and general manager le Gabriel Horn Mfg. Co. Born Cleveland, O., December 25, 373. Educated in the public schools. Worked on his father's George H. Foster) farm in Brooklyn O., until 1891. Engaged the automobile business, doing experimental work for eleven ears. Then with the Winton Motor Carriage Co. until 1904. ivented the Gabriel horn in 1904, and formed present com- any in 1905, and was elected president. Interested in other terprises. Member of the Masons.
E. T. HORSEY
E. T. Horsey, Cleveland, Ohio. Manager Cleveland branch of the Continental Caoutchouc Company, New York City. Born in Baltimore, Md., Jan. 6, 1871. Educated in the public schools and Baltimore City College. Studied architecture and electrical engineering. Became interested with Chicago Edison Co. in 1893. During the past ten years with the Georgia Electric Light & Power Co., Atlanta, Ga., D. A. Tompkins Co., Char- lotte, N. C .. Mt. Lower Electric R. R .. Pasadena, Cal., Chicago Telephone Co., American Telephone & Telegraph Co., N. Y. Engaged with the Continental Caoutchouc Company, New York City in 1904, and came to Cleveland in 1905. Member of the Cleveland Automobile and Century clubs. Member of the Episcopal church.
LOUIS P. DOERING
Louis P. Doering, Cleveland. Automobile trimming. Born Reading, Pa., Oct. 9, 1852. Apprenticed to Beckhaus & Algier, carriage builders, Philadelphia, Pa., in 1864, and served full apprenticeship at carriage trimming. Came to Cleveland in 1883 employed by Geo. J. Warden, carriage builders. Started in busi- ness where the Rose building stands in 1893. Was given charge of the automobile trimming of the White Sewing Machine Co., and since then has been keeping abreast with their success in the manufacture of the White Steam Touring Car.
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THOMAS W. MILLER
Thomas W. Miller, Akron, Treasurer and manager Faultless Rubber Co. Born Summit county, O., Feb. 12, 1874, Educated in common schools of Summit county, Engaged as traveling salesman for Akron Silver Plate Co, three years, Organized the Union Rubber Co., dealers in wholesale and retail rubber goods, at Akron, and was with them two years, Then organized Fault- less Mfg. Co., afterward the Faultless Rubber Co., taking posi- tion of treasurer and general manager of both Ashland and Akron plants, Member B. P. O. E., No. 363. Member Portage Golf and Akron clubs, Politically a Republican,
GEORGE J. BRADLEY
George J. Bradley, Cleveland, Manager Cleveland branch The Diamond Rubber Co. Born Oswego, N. Y., August 23, 1877 Educated in the public schools of Chicago, Ill. Manager bicycle department at Chicago of Henry Sears Co., 1893-96. Purchas- ing agent March, Davies Cycle Mfg. Co., 1896-1900. Then with The Diamond Rubber Co, at New York City. Came to Cleve- land in 1904 as manager of this branch. Member of the Masons. Member Cleveland and Pittsburg Automobile clubs, Politically an Independent.
ANDREW H. NOAH
Andrew H. Noah, Akron, Treasurer The Diamond Rubber Co Born Summit county, O., Feb. 18, 1858, Educated in commo schools, Summit county and took special course at Oberli College. Taught country schools for two years. Then travele in the South as General Agent Dayton Hedge Co. five year: Came to Akron in 1885 and formed partnership of Wilcox Noah, Abstracters of Title, Real Estate and Insurance, Organize and served as secretary Akron Building & Loan Association fo several years. In 1897 took present position, V. P. Brunei! Goodhue Cook Co. Secretary Buffalo Mill Supply Co. Membe Blue Lodge, Knight Templars, Scottish Rite and Mysti Shriner Masons and Past Grand I. O. O. F. Akron Lodge Treasurer The International Process Co. Politically a Republicar
JAMES . A. SWINEHART
James A. Swinehart, Akron, President Swinehart Clinche Tire & Rubber Co, Born Suffield, O., Dec. 12. 1856. Educate in the common schools of Summit county, O. Taught school fo seven years, then engaged in millwrighting, contracting an building business, Akron for fifteen years, Invented the Fire stone Tire in 1897 and associated with the Firestone Tire & Rut ber Co., as Vice president, for three years, and introduced th manufacture of rubber tires of his invention into all the lead ing factories of Europe. Then engaged in the manufacture o the Swinehart Clincher Tire as President of the company, mak ing a specialty of Trusk and Auto tires. V. P. Colonial Tir & Rubber So., operating in Europe. At the time of this put lication it is estimated that 95 per cent of all solid auto tire used in the world are of his invention.
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AUTOMOBILE AND SHIPBUILDING INTERESTS
GEO. W. MORSE
Geo. W. Morse, Cleveland. Vice president and manager The Parish & Bingham Co. Born Wallingford, Conn., April 16, 1856. Educated in the common schools and Highland Military Acad- emy, Worcester, Mass. Manager Virginia Lumber Mill Co. 1878-80. Deputy Sheriff, New Haven county, Conn., 1882-86. Went to Pittsburg in 1888 and became sales manager of the firm of J. & H. Phillips until 1898. President and manager H. W. French Co., Allegheny, Pa., from 1898 to the present time. Came to Cleveland in 1903 as vice president and general manager The Parish & Bingham Co. Member Elks' club and Cleveland Automobile club.
THEODORE C. WHITCOMB
Theodore C. Whitcomb, Cleveland. Automobile dealer. Born 1861 at Louisburg, Ark. and in 1865 moved to Mitchell, Ind. ind in 1871 to Indianapolis, Ind. where he secured his education n the public schools of that city. In 1880 Mr. Whitcomb entered the fire insurance business continuing until 1897 when e became interested in the automobile industry. From that ear until 1902 he travelcd for the National Motor Vehicle Co. f Indianapolis. In 1902 he started into the automobile busi- less on his own account in Cleveland and was rewarded with great success. Politically he is a Republican.
CHARLES BRADLEY CALDER
Charles Bradley Calder, general manager The Toledo Ship- building Co. Born Antwerp, Jefferson county, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1853. Educated in the public schools. Marine engineer for eighteen years. Superintendent engineers for M. A. Hanna & Co. 1890 to 1893. Superintendent of the Dry Dock & Engine Works, Detroit, Mich., from 1893 to consolidation as The Detroit Shipbuilding Co. in 1899. Was elected general superintendent of the ship yards and shops. One of the organizers of The Toledo Shipbuilding Co. and elected general manager and direc- tor. Interested in other corporations. Associate member of the Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Member of the Amer. ican Society of Mechanical Engineers. Knight Templar. 32nd degree Mason. Mystic Shriner. Politically a Republican.
COL. JAS. H. SPRAGUE
Col. Jas. H. Sprague, Norwalk, president The Sprague Um- brella Co. Born Auburn, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1847. Educated at Watertown University and Pulaski Academy and Red Creek Academy, N. Y. Officer in the Union Army 1861-65. Officer in the Regular Army 1865-67. Started the Sprague Umbrella Co. in 1885. Chief of Staff of Gov. Chas. Foster four years. Past Fininent Commander, Norwalk Commandery No. 18. Past Com- mander Alkoran Temple Mystic Shrine. G. A. R. Member Council of Administration G. A. R. Loyal Legion, Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum. National Union, Red Men, United Com- mercial Travelers. Past Exalted Ruler Norwalk B. P. O. E. Member New York Press Club. Author of "My Dear Ohio Home," "The Great White Throne." Politically a Republican.
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JOHN CRAIG
John Craig, Toledo. Born in New York City 1838. Educated in the public schools and graduated from the College of New York in 1855. During the Civil War had charge of fitting out schooners and steamers from merchantmen to gun boats. Located at Gibralter, Mich., 1865, and became member of firm of Linn & Craig, ship builders. Moved to Trenton, Mich., 1882, and continued the business under firm name of John Craig & Son. Came to Toledo in 1889 and organized the Craig Ship- building Company. Elected president and served until 1905, when the business was sold to the Toledo Shipbuilding Com- pany. Interested in many corporations. Member of the Toledo and other clubs.
GEORGE L. CRAIG
George L. Craig, Toledo. Born New York City May 11, 1864. Educated in public schools. Served apprenticeship as a wood and ship carpenter with his father, John Craig, at Gihralter, Mich. With Frank Kirby as a draftsman at Detroit, Mich., three years. With his father organized the firin of John Craig & Son, ship builders, at Trenton, Mich., 1882. Came to Toledo in 1889 and one of the organizers of the Craig Shipbuilding Company. Elected general manager and consulting engineer. Served until 1905, when the entire plant was sold. Interested in a number of corporations, Member of the Toledo and Toledo Yacht clubs, Engineers club of New York and the Society of Naval Architects and Engineers.
JOHN F. CRAIG
John F. Craig, Toledo. V. P. and Treas. Craig Ship building Co. Born Gibralter, Mich., May 18, 1868. Educate in the public schools. State Normal School at Ypsilanti, Mich Began career with John Craig & Sons, shipbuilders, Trenton Mich., 1887-89, Came to Toledo and merged the company into the Craig Shipbuilding Co. Elected secretary. In 1900 elected secretary and treasurer.
Flected to present position in 1905 Director Commercial Savings Bank. Dir, and Sec'y, Adams Transportation Co. and Monroe Transportation Co. Treas. and Dir. Toledo Steamship Co. Mgr., Treas. and Dir. Portage Transit Co. Treas, and Dir. Craig Foundry Co. Commodore Toledo Yacht Club. Commodore Interlake Yachting Association K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Politically a Republican. Mem ber M. E. church.
ALFRED H. MERRILL
Alfred II. Merrill, Toledo. Secretary Craig Ship Building Co. Born near Jackson, Mich,, Oct. 10, 1868. Came to Toledo in early youth. Educated in public and high schools of Toledo. Organized the Merrill Press Co., printers and book publishers, 1883-1902, when he sold out and became identified with the Craig Ship Building Co. as secretary, which position he now holds. Secretary and director Toledo Steamship Co. Secretary and director Portage Transit Co. Secretary and director Craig Foun- dry Co. Member Masons. Politically a Republican. Member M. E. church.
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LAKE TRANSPORTATION
JOHN MITCHELL
John Mitchell, Cleveland. Mitchell & Co. Born Clinton Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1850. Educated in the common schools. Sailed before the mast on the lakes 1866-68, then in 1868 in company with his brother Alfred and Wm. Rowel bought the scow "Ever- green" and began carrying business on the lakes. In 1880 he- came interested in Gratwick, Smith & Fryer Lumber Co., Tona- wanda, N. Y. In 1887 retired from active service on the water and became interested in various transportation and boat build- ing companies and in 1890, in company with A. Mitchell and J. F. Wedow, organized firm of Mitchell & Co. Pres. Marine City Salt & Brick Works, Lake View Land Co., Lancashire Syn- dicate and interested in various corporations. 32nd degree K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner.
ABRAM W. COLTON
Abram W. Colton, Toledo. President and general manager Lake Erie Transportation Co. Born Huron County, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1834. Educated in the public schools. Came to Toledo in early youth. Identified with the shipping interests for fifty years. Organized the Lake Erie Transportation Co. in 1881. Elected president and general manager and still serving. Director White Star Line, Detroit, Mich. Interested in other corporations. Owner of the Colton Building. Member Toledo club. Politi- cally a Republican. Trustee First Congregational church.
ALFRED MITCHELL
Alfred Mitchell, Cleveland. Vessel interests. Born Franklin, Lower Canada, Dec. 20, 1852. Educated in the common schools. At fourteen years of age began as a sailor and continued same until 1891, when he became a member of firm of Mitchell & Co. and partner in all their interests. Holds gold medal from U. S. Government for rescuing thirteen of crew of "Annie L. Young" while burning in a gale of wind. Also gold watch and chain with inscribed testimonial from Erie & Western R. R. for same act. Member K. of C. and Century and Dover Bay clubs. Po- litically a Republican.
LAFAYETTE S. SULLIVAN.
Lafayette S. Sullivan, Toledo. Vessel owner. Born Lucas County, Ohio, May 16, 1858. Educated in public schools. Be- gan career with firm of John Stevens & Co., Vessel Agents, 1872-80. Then started in the vessel business for himself. Now interested in twelve different vessels. Was interested in the Craig Ship Building Co., until 1906, when same was sold to the Toledo Ship Building Co. Second Vice president and direc- tor Dime Savings Bank Co. General manager for Toledo Great Lakes Towing Co. Interested in other corporations. K. T. 32nd degree Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member of M. E. Church.
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RAILROAD INTERESTS
WILLIAM HENRY CANNIFF
William Henry Canniff, Cleveland. Born Litchfield, Mich., Oct. 22, 1847. 1863 hight watchman Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad, Ossea, Mich. 1865-68 agent same road at Trenton, Mich. 1868-72 joint agent Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana and Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Rail- ways at Salem Crossing. 1872-79 trackmaster Kendallville di- vision L. S. & M. S. Ry. 1879.80 trackmaster Chicago division. 1880-88 Superintendent Lansing Division, including Detroit, Hills- dale & Southwestern and Ft. Wayne and Jackson Roads 1888-92 Assistant General Superintendent. 1892-96 General Su. perintendent. 1896-98 General Manager; all on the L. S. & M. S. Railway. Since May 18, 1898 President N. Y. C. & St. L. R. R. Member Union, Euclid, Roadside, Clifton and Row- fant Clubs, Cleveland and Chicago Club, Chicago.
EDWIN R. PERKINS
Edwin R. Perkins, Cleveland. President Cleveland & Ma- honing Valley Ry. Co. Born Tamworth, N. H., February 20, 1833. Educated Phillips Exeter Academy and graduated Dart- mouth College 1857, degree A. B. Graduated Ohio State and Union Law College 1863, degree LL. B. Came to Cleveland 1857. Became assistant cashier Commercial National Bank 1865. In 1870 organized private banking house Chamberlain, Gorham & Perkins, 1878 became cashier Merchants National Bank. Or- ganized Mercantile National Bank 1884, became vice president and general manager, and in 1890 president. Reorganized C., L. W. R. R. Co., and was president 1890.93. Director various railroad, mining and other corporations. Member Union, Uni- versity and other clubs. Elder Presbyterian Church.
ALBERT W. JOHNSTON
Albert W. Johnston, Cleveland. General manager N. Y. C. & St. L. R. R. Born Boston, Mass., March 4, 1853. Educated in the public schools of Boston and Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, graduated 1873. Engaged in railroad construction and engineering until 1875, when he entered the employ of the "Pan Ilandle" road in office of general superintendent. Appointed assistant engineer 1878. In 1882 went to Kansas as superin- tendent construction Topeka & Southwestern. In 1884 came to Cleveland as engineer East division N. Y. C. & St. L. R. R. In 1889 became division superintendent, and in 1906 general manager. Member Union club, Cleveland, and Transportation club, New York; American Society of Civil Engineers, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association and other societies.
CHAS. H. MILLER
Chas. H. Miller, Crestline. Retired Railroad Officer. Born New York City, Jan. 29, 1829. Educated in common schools ot Carroll county, O. Deputy clerk of Carroll county three years. Then clected Recorder of Carroll county, but did not serve. Then took position as conductor on Cleveland & Pittsburgh Ry. Then with Geo. P. Smith & Co., wholesale dry goods, Pittsburgh. Then with P., Ft. W. & Chicago Ry. 1857-60. Appointed train dispatcher of same road with headquarters at Crestline until 1868. Promoted to position of general livestock agent of Penn sylvania System until retired by the company in Dec. 31, 1900. Member Masons. Politically a Democrat.
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WALDO II. MARSHALL
Waldo H. Marshall. Cleveland. President American Locomo- tive Co. Born East Boston, Mass., June 7, 1864. Educated in the public schools. With the Rhode Island Locomotive Works, Providence, R. I., 1880-88. In mechanical engineering business one year at New York. Went to Chicago in 1889, engaged in mechanical engineering and connected railroad technical papers until 1896. In 1897 engaged by the Chicago & Northwestern R. R. as assistant superintendent of motive power. In 1899 came to Cleveland as superintendent motive power L. S. & M. S. Ry. General superintendent 1902. General manager 1903 of L. E. & W., L. E. A. & W., and Indiana, Illinois & Iowa railroads. Resigned 1906 to become president of American Locomotive Co., New York. Member Union, Euclid and Colonial clubs.
HENRY STANTON STORRS
Henry Stanton Storrs, deceased, Cleveland. General superin- endent I. S. & M. S. Ry. Born Russia, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1849. Worked on farm as a boy. Messenger for American Express Co. n 1868. Went to St. Louis in 1870 for Baltimore Bridge Co. n charge of construction work. Passenger conductor on Q. M. : P. Ry., 1871. Construction work for C. B. & Q. railway in owa, 1877. Later hecame yard master. In 1881 went to Minne- polis as yard master for Great Northern Ry. Returned to C. 3. & Q. Ry. in 1882 as trainmaster. Appointed Div. Supt. in 1885 nd Supt. in 1900. In 1901 came to Indiana as Assistant gener- 1 superintendent L. E. & \V. Ry. Made assistant general sup- ntendent L. S. & M. S. Ry. and leased and operated lines in 901. General Superintendent in 1903. Held this position until is death, Oct. 25, 1905. 32° Mason, K. T. and Mystic Shrine.
EDWARD A. HANDY
Edward A. Ilandy, Cleveland. General manager L. S. & M. S. Ry. and leased and operated lines. Born Barnstable, Mass., April 4, 1855. Educated in the public schools and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1875, De- gree of B. S. Followed general engineering until 1878, when he was engaged with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and chief engineer the Mexican National R. R. 1882-1888. Then engaged as an engineer the L. S. & M. S. Railway and was made chief engineer in 1891. Made assistant general manager in 1905 and general manager in 1906. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Cleveland Society of Civil Engineers and the Euclid, University and Union clubs. Member Mayflower Society Sons of American Revolution. Politically a Republican.
SAMUEL ROCKWELL
Samuel Rockweil, Cleveland, Chief engineer L. S. & M. S. Railway. Born Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 20, 1847. Educated in private schools. Went to sea at sixteen, and was first officer of a ship before he was twenty-one. Graduated Yale S. S. S. 1873. Engineer Hoboken tunnel, D. I. & W. R. R. 1873-77. Con- tractor 1877-81. Asst. City Engineer, Kansas City, 1881-82. Asst. Engineer St. Paul Water Works, 1882-84. Engineer St. P. M. & M. Railway, and A. F. F. & P. and Eastern Minnesota, 1884-90. Chief Engineer Santa Fe, California extension, 1890. Chief engineer, Duluth & Winnipeg, 1891. Engineer M. S. Division, L. S. & M. S. Railway. 1891. Asst. Chief Engineer, 1904. Present position 1905. Member American Society Civil Engineers. Member Century Club and Masons. Republican.
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HENRY BROMLEY
Henry Bromley, Cleveland. General ore and coal agent L. S. & M. S. Ry. Born Decrham, England, Aug. 12, 1841. Removed to America with his mother and settled in New York State. Educated in public schools of New York and Michigan. Engaged as telegraph operator and agent for the Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee R. R. In 1872 moved to Ft. Wayne, Ind., as agent for Ft. W., J. & S. Ry. and the Ft. W., M. & C. In 1877 moved to Jackson as general freight and passenger agent Ft. W., J. & S. Ry. In 1882 was appointed general agent for the L. S. & M. S. Ry. in charge of the lumber and salt interests. In 1889 came to Cleveland in charge of the coal and coke department, and in 1895 took charge also of the ore interests. Member Roadside and Transportation clubs. Mason and polit- ically a Republican.
ROBERT O. ROTE.
Robert O. Rote, Cleveland. Principal Assistant Engineer L. S. & M. S. Railway. Born Geneva, O., March 22, 1871. Edu- cated in the public schools and graduated from Geneva Normal School. Subsequently acquired an Engineering education by private study. Engaged with the Michigan Central R. R. as rodman in 1889. and was with that road as instrument man and draftsman until 1892, when he became draftsman for the L. S. & M. S. Railway. In 1893 was made Chief draftsman and in 1899 was made 2nd Assistant engineer. In 1905 he was pro- moted to his present position. Member of the Engineers Club, American Railway Engineers and M. of W. Association.
FRANK J. JEROME
Frank J. Jerome, Cleveland. General attorney L. S. & M. : Ry. Born Painesville, O., Nov. 2, 1855. Educated in the pul lic schools of Paincsville and law department University c Michigan. Admitted to the bar and began practice at Paines ville in 1877. In partnership with Hon. J. B. Burrows unde firm name of Burrows & Jerome from 1884 to 1893. Latte year was appointed attorney for the L. S. & M. S. Ry., wit headquarters at Cleveland. In May, 1902, was appointed genera attorney. President Pioneer Trust Co., Painesville, and truste Lake Erie College. Member Union club. Republican in politics
FRANCIS II. GREENE
Francis H. Greene, Cleveland. Purchasing agent L. S. & M. S. Ry., L. E. & W., I. I. & I., L. E. A. & W. and D. A. V. & P. R. R. Born London, Ont., April 3, 1868. Educated in the public schools London, Can. Entered the purchasing department Grand Trunk R. R. in 1886. With the Northwestern R. R. in accounting, storage and mechanical departments, headquarters at Chicago, in 1889. In 1900 was appointed purchasing agent for the L. S. & M. S. Ry., and is still serving. Member Euclid, IIermit, Union and Transportation clubs. Cleveland, and Engi neers' elub, New York. Member of the Masons, Royal League.
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HIERMAN F. BALL
Herman F. Ball, Cleveland. Superintendent of motive power L. S. & M. S. Ry. Born Altoona, Pa., Dec. 17, 1867. Educated in the public and private schools of Altoona. Entered the em- ploy of the Pennsylvania R. R. in 1884 as apprentice in shop and mechanical engineers' office. In 1890 engaged by the L. S. & M. S. Ry. as chief draftsman, and subsequently served as general foreman car shops, mechanical engineer and in his pres- ent capacity, superintendent of motive power. President Amer- ican Railway Master Mechanics' Assn. Member Civil Engi- neers' club, and Century and Euclid clubs, Cleveland; Western R. R. club, Chicago; Central R. R. club, Buffalo. Politically Republican.
DENNIS T. MURRAY
Dennis T. Murray, Youngstown. Superintendent the L. S. & I. S. Ry. at Youngstown, O. Born Ripley, N. Y., November 13, 854. Educated in the public schools of Harbor Creek, Pa. Began career as a trackman, then successively switch tender, ard brakeman, telegraph operator, train dispatcher, chief train ispatcher, train master and now superintendent. Member of hie Elks. Politically an Independent.
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