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JAMES WEBSTER
James Webster, Cleveland. General Freight Agent, New York, Chicago & St. Louis R. R. Born near Owen Sound, Ontario. Dec. 14, 1856. After serving two years as telegraph messenger, entered railway service as telegraph operator in 1874. Began service with New York, Chicago & St. Louis R. R. upon the opening of the road in 1882 and has filled successively posi- tions of rate clerk, chief clerk, commercial agent, Chicago, and assistant general freight agent until July 1, 1904, when he was made general freight agent.
HARRY A. COCHRAN
Harry A. Cochran, Cleveland. Assistant Coal and Coke Agent B. & O. R. R. Born Clarinda, Iowa, Jan. 14, 1871. Educated in the public schools of Union Co., O. Taught school two years, and in 1892 was engaged as stenographer in the Big Four R. R. office at Columbus, O. In 1895 became stenographer to the general freight agent of the Ohio Southern. In 1897 entered the general freight department of the B. & O. at Pittsburgh and in 1898 was transferred to the Coal and Coke department as chief clerk, and January, 1905, was appointed assistant coal and coke agent with headquarters at Cleveland. Member Transportation and Coal clubs. Politically a Republican.
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RAILROAD AND LAKE TRANSPORTATION
D. JAY COLLVER
D. Jay Collver, Cleveland. City passenger and ticket agent Big Four railroad. Born Stanhope, Sussex county, N. J., Au- gust 20, 1846, Educated in the public schools, Clyde, O. En- gaged in the dry goods business at Clyde, O. Then came to Cleveland about 1875, and entered the services of the old Bee Line R. R., now part of the Big Four system, of the New York Central lines, Is the originator of long distance excursions and high-class tours in the United States, which business has been remarkably developed in the last few years.
OSCAR A, CONSTANS
Oscar A, Constans, Cleveland, Division freight agent, Bal- timore & Ohio R. R. Born Nov, 23, 1862. Educated at the grammar and high schools at Columbus, O. Entered railway service 1882 'as clerk for the Baltimore & Ohio R. R, at Columbus, O., since which time he has been consecutively: secretary to C. S. Wight, assistant general freight agent at Columbus, 1882- 1891; chief clerk general freight office at Pittsburgh, Pa, 1891- 1895; division freight agent at Pittsburg 1895-97; division freight agent at Columbus 1897-1902; division freight agent at Cleveland since 1902. Entire service with the Baltimore & Ohio R. R.
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ALLYN F. HARVEY
Allyn F, Harvey, Cleveland. Assistant General Manager Pitts burg Steamship Co. Born Cleveland, Ohio, February 3, 1871 Educated in Cleveland public schools and four years at Yalef graduating in 1893 with degree of A, B, Started with Pickandsf Mather & Co., in spring of 1894, and occupied various position: with them until spring of 1901. Then took a position with Steel Corporation under A. B. Wolvin, General Manager of Pitts burg Steamship Co. Remained three years in Duluth with him Appointed to present position in 1902, coming to Cleveland when the offices were moved here in 1904.
LEGRAND PARISH
LeGrand Parish, Cleveland, Assistant Supt. Motive Power the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R. R. Born Friendship, N. Y., April 13, 1866. Educated in the common schools. Clerk in Adrian shops L. S. & M. S. Ry. in 1891. Chief clerk car de partment L. S. & M. S. Ry., Chicago, 1894. General Foreman, Chicago, 1899, Master Car Builder, Chicago, 1899. Assistant Superintendent of Motive Power in Cleveland since 1904.
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ELECTRIC R. R. INTERESTS
HENRY A. EVERETT
Henry A. Everett, Willoughby. Capitalist. Born Cleveland, D., Oct. 16, 1866. Educated in the public and private schools of Cleveland. President Toledo Railways & Light Co., Northern Dhio Traction & Light Co., London Street Ry., London, anada. Chairman of board Detroit United Ry. Interested in umerous traction, telephone and other corporations. Member f the Union, Euclid, Century, Colonial and Electric clubs.
LOUIS E. BEILSTEIN
Louis E. Beilstein, Toledo. Vice president and general man- er Toledo Ry. & Light Co. Born Cleveland, O., Aug. 9, 1869. ucated in the public schools of Cleveland. Started career h East Cleveland Ry. Co. in the office of Mr. Everett. Then h Cleveland Electric Co. Then went to Detroit to take posi- 11 of general superintendent Detroit Ry. Co. Later returned Cleveland and became identified with Cleveland, Painesville Eastern Ry. and the A. B. & C. Co. at Akron, and other lines of Northern Ohio Traction Co. Came to Toledo in 1901 and i epted present position. Blue Lodge Mason, Knight Templar 11 Scottish Rite. K. of P. and B. P. O. E. Member Cen. 1 y club, Cleveland, Toledo club and Toledo Yacht club. Inde- ident in politics.
EDWARD W. MOORE
Edward W. Moore, Cleveland. Born Ohio, July 3, 1864. Edu- cated in public schools. Commenced carcer with Everett, Wed- dell & Co., bankers, 1880-83. With construction company that built the N. Y. C. & St. L. R. R. Later in Treasury Depart- ment 1883-88. With East End Savings & Banking Co., 1888-90. One of the organizers of the Dime Savings & Banking Co., first treasurer, 1891-99. Then vice president until 1901 One of the organizers of the Western Reserve Trust Co. Director in numer- ous electric traction and telephone companies, being one of the organizers of these various companies, and now devotes his whole time to looking after his large financial interests. Member Union, Century and Euclid clubs, Cleveland; Transportation club, New York, and Detroit club, Detroit, Mich.
CHARLES WILLIAM WASON
Charles William Wason, Cleveland. President and general manager Cleveland, Painesville & Eastern R. R. Co. Born Cleveland, O., April 30, 1854. Graduate of Cornell University, 1876, degree M. E. With East Cleveland R. R. Co. 1887-1892, purchasing agent and electrical engineer. One of the organ- izers of the Cleveland, Painesville & Eastern R. R. In 1896 elected president and director Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co., Detroit United R. R. Co., London St. R. R., Canada, U. S. Telephone, Cuyahoga and Federal Telephone companies, and in- terested in a number of other corporations. Member Union, Euclid, Electric and Rowfant clubs. Politically a Republican.
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ELECTRIC R. R. INTERESTS
FRED TILLINGHAST POMEROY
Fred Tillinghast Pomeroy, Cleveland. President Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co. Born Strongsville, O., Sept. 8, 1861. Educated public schools and graduate Baldwin University, Berea, O., 1881. Commenced career as bookkeeper National City Bank, Cleveland, 1882-83. Bookkeeper Cleveland Stone Co 1884. Ap- pointed First assistant treasurer, Cuyahoga county 1884, held same position until 1894. One of the organizers of the Cleveland & Berea Street Ry. Co. 1894. Elected treasurer and general manager. Upon consolidation several traction lines into the Cleve- land & Southwestern Traction Co. elected president. Still serv- ing. President Ohio Central Traction Co., and interested in a number of traction properties and other corporations. Member Masons and K. of P. Member Century and Colonial clubs.
JAY E. LATIMER
Jay E. Latimer, Cleveland. Electric railways, light and power. Born at Cleveland, O., Dec. 31, 1863. Was engaged extensively in the real estate business until 1893, at which time he entered into the promotion and development of electric railway and lighting enterprises, forming companies and building and oper- ating the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls R. R. in 1893-94; the Co- lumibus, Delaware & Marion R. R. in 1896; the Cleveland, Painesville & Aslıtabula R. R. in 1900, and the Buffalo, Dun- kirk & Western R. R. in 1903. In 1905 purchased the Geneva Electric Illuminating Co, at Geneva, O., and in 1906 the Com- mercial Electric Co. at Painesville, O., both of which companies he is president and director. Is president Fireproof Storage Co., Cleveland, O., and other corporations. Republican in politics.
ALBERT E. AKINS
Albert E. Akins, Cleveland, Vice president The Cleveland Southwestern Traction Co. Born Royalton Township, Cuyahog county, O., March 1, 1847. Educated in the public schools an Baldwin University. Taught school in winter and engaged in farming during the summer for a period of eighteen years. It 1880 took position as deputy in County Treasurer's office, held this position for nine years. Then elected County Auditor in 1889 on the Republican ticket. Again elected to same position: in 1895 for one term. President Western Ohio Ry, Co. Pres ident Electric Depot Co, Director Union Savings & Loan Cc Interested in various other corporations. Master Mason. Mem ber K. of P. Member Century club and the Tippecanoe clu for a number of years. Politically a Republican and member of the M. E. Church.
WARREN BICKNELL
Warren Bicknell, Cleveland. Born Morrisville, N. Y., Fe 19, 1868. Educated in public schools and Massillon high schod Graduated Adelbert College 1890, degree of A. B. Auditor the Southern Ohio Traction Co., Hamilton, O., 1899-1901. Ge eral manager Aurora, Elgin & Chicago R. R. Co., Chicago, 190 1902. President Lake Shore Electric R. R. Co., Cleveland, 190 1906. Feb. 1, 1906, became president of The Cleveland Co struction Co.
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ELECTRIC R. R. INTERESTS
GEORGE T. BISHOP
George T. Bishop, Cleveland. Electric Railway Interests. Born Ravenna. Portage county, Ohio, October 11, 1864. Edu- ated district schools, Northfield, Ohio. Now devotes his whole time to financing, building and operating electric railways. s an officer, director and owner of a number of electric and team railway lines. Director of the Cleveland Trust Company nd interested in a number of other corporations.
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CHARLES F. FRANKLIN
Charles F. Franklin, Toledo. General manager and assistant reasurer Toledo & Western R. R. Co. Born Locust Valley, N. Y., .Aug. 29, 1859. Educated in the public schools of Locust 'alley, N. Y. With D. L. & W. R. R. as messenger boy 1874- 5. Then gencral superintendent Newburgh & Walden R. R. Co., Newburgh, N. Y., 1895-98. General superintendent Ohio South- rn R. R. at Springfield, O., 1898-1900. Then general superin- endent Clover Leaf Route at Toledo, 1900-1902. Then with Toledo & Western R. R. Co. as general manager. Elected direc- or in 1906. Interested in other corporations. Mason. ] I. O. ). F. Member Presbyterian church.
WILL CHRISTY
Will Christy, Akron. Electric railway interests. Born Akron, O., Dec. 7, 1859. Educated in common schools of Akron. Took a position as bookkeeper with Jas. Christy & Sons at age of eighteen. Was secretary Akron Street Ry. and Herdic Co. for three years. Commenced construction of electric railroads in 1888. In 1889 organized The Cleveland Construction Co. En- gaged in promoting and building electric railways ever since. President Central Savings & Trust Co., Akron. Vice presid- ent Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. President Hamilton Bldg. Co., Akron People's Telephone Co. Interested in other corporations. Member Union, Euclid and Country clubs, and Chamber of Com- merce, Cleveland. President Portage Country club, Akron.
FRANK E. SEAGRAVE
Frank E. Seagrave, Toledo. Secy. Toledo & Western Ry. Co. Born Bellingham, Mass, Nov. 5, 1843. Educated at Andover Academy. Grad. Yale College, 1868, degree of A. B. Sent by the faculty of Yale College to Florida to organize part of the public schools of that State. Came to Toledo in 1868. Ap- pointed Principal of the High School, served three years. Then in banking business firm Raymer, Seagrave & Co., afterwards Seagrave Bros. Identified with Street R. R. company in Toledo from 1875-1890. Organized and built the Toledo & Western R. R. Co. in 1899. Elected Secy. and Genl. Mgr. Upon reorgani- zation in 1902 elected to present position. Organized Toledo & Chicago Interurban Ry. Co. in 1903, clected Pres. Interested in other corporations. Republican in politics. St. Paul's M. E. Church.
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ELECTRIC R. R. INTERESTS
MELVIN E. McCASKEY
Melvin E. McCaskey. Youngstown. Second vice president and general manager Pennsylvania & Mahoning Valley Ry. Co. Born Butler county, Pa., November 3, 1861. Educated in the district schools. Began career with the Citizens Passenger Ry. Co., Pittsburg, 1882. Took an active part in reconstruction of street railway lines of "Smoky City." In 1890 took part in con- struction of street railway lines in Rochester and Buffalo, N. Y. At one time assistant superintendent Pittsburgh- Birmingham Traction Co. Was superintendent Mckeesport line of United Traction Co. and also Pittsburg & Greensburg Ry. Co. In 1902 became superintendent Penn. & Mahoning Valley Ry. Co. at New Castle, Pa. In 1904 was elected to present position. Mem- ber Masons, Elks and Woodmen. Politically a Republican.
GEORGE A. STANLEY
George A. Stanley, Cleveland. Purchasing Agent, The Cleveland Electric Railway Co. Born Cleveland, O., Jan. 21, 1870. Educated in the public schools and Brooks Military Academy. Began career with the Broadway and Newburgh Street R. R. Co., 1885. Upon the consolidation of the various traction lines became Purchasing Agent. President The East Cleveland Savings & Loan Co., 1898-1900. President New York & Long Island Traction Co., 1903-1905. Interested in numerous other corporations. President Youngstown & Ohio River R. R. Co.
J. H. RUHLMAN
J. H. Ruhlman, Youngstown. Connected with Youngstown Southern R. R. Born North Lima, Ohio, June 10, 1856. Ed cated at North Lima Academy and public schools of Lima. E gaged in the mercantile business 1873-93. Elected Clerk ( Courts in Mahoning County, 1894-1900. General manager Publishing house, 1900-1902. Assisted in organizing and builof ing the Youngstown & Southern R. R. during 1903-4-5 and wa Secretary and Treasurer during these years. Member K. of PI and Elks, 32nd degree Mason, Mystic Shriner, Al Koral Temple, Lake Erie Consistory, Cleveland, Ohio. Has alway been a staunch Republican and has held many minor office President local Montgomery Club for years. Now President an Treasurer of The Las Tumas Citras Fruit Co. Victoria DeLdf Tunas, Cuba.
FRANK DcHASS ROBISON
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Frank DeHass Robison, Cleveland. Born Pittsburg, Nov. 16, 1851. Educated public schools, Dubuque, Iowa. Sta ed in business at age of 18. Came to Cleveland 1874, enter into partnership with his father-in-law, Chas. Hathaway, fir of Hathaway & Robison, Street Railway Contractors and Buil ers. Built over 100 street railways in U. S. and Canac among them being the Broadway and Newburg, St. Clair S Superior St., Kinsman St., and Payne Ave. lines. Later b came principal owner of the Superior St., Payne Ave., a St. Clair St. lines. Built and was principal owner of t Cleveland City Cable Railway. Owned the entire system electric railways at Fort Wayne, Ind. for a number of yea President of the National League Base Ball Co., Clevelar twelve years and St. Louis Base Ball Club seven years.
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ELECTRIC R. R. INTERESTS
JOHN FRANCIS COLLINS
John Francis Collins, Toledo.' Superintendent Toledo Railway & Light Co. Born Hendricks county, Ind., May 31, 1865. Edu- cated in the common schools of Hendricks county. Took bust- ness course at Union College, Indianapolis. Special courses in electrical branches under private tutors. Started as a horse car driver with Indianapolis Street .Railway and filled all intermediate positions up to assistant superintendent of same company. Came o Toledo and accepted present position. Member of the Lin coln club. Politically a Republican.
ERNEST BECHTEL
Ernest Bechtel, Toledo. Electrical engineer. Born Des Educated in the public schools of Moines, Ia., Oct. 26, 1870. Des Moines. With the Hess Electric Co. for three years. Then with Des Moines Street Ry. Co. one year. Then with Citizens' Street Ry. Co., Indianapolis, three years. Came to Toledo and iccepted position as electrical engineer and superintendent lighting department Toledo Railway & Light Co. Vice president Mant- nee Valley Ry. & Light Co. Member Toledo club, Toledo Yacht club, Toledo Society of Engineers, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and of Executive Committee of Ohio Elec- ric Light Association. Politically a Republican.
HEMAN SEDGWICK SWIFT
Heman Sedgwick Swift, Toledo, Secretary and Auditor Toledo Railway & Light Co. Born Bennington, Vt., Sept. 26, 1865. Educated in the common schools, Fenton, Mich. Taught school three years then became clerk for the Black Hardware Co., Detroit. Then teller in Corn Exchange National Bank, Sioux City, Ia. Afterward became Secretary Northwestern Elevator Co., of Port Huron, Mich. Then auditor of Rapid Railway System of Detroit. In July 1903 came to Toledo and accepted present position with Toledo Railway & Light Co. Member of Toledo Yacht club. Politically a Republican.
JOSEPH SHELDON YOUNG
Josepli Sheldon Young, Toledo. General Passenger Agent, Toledo Railways & Light Co. Born Mt. Hope, Ohio, May 26, 1877. Educated in common schools of Canton, Ohio. First employed by Akron Street Railway Co., in 1899. Afterward accepted position as paymaster Northern Ohio Traction Co. Came to Toledo to accept position as assistant superintendent Toledo Railways & Light Co. in 1901. Then went to Chattanooga, Tenn., as Auditor United Railways Light & Water Co. of Phila. delphia, Pa. Coming from there to take present position. Member Lincoln Club, Toledo Transportation Club, Y. M. C. A. Repub- lican in politics.
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ELECTRIC R. R. INTERESTS AND CONSULTING ENGINEERS
HENRY F. GRAVES
Henry F. Graves, Carey. President Peoples Bank Co. Born Xenia, Ohio, May 21, 1852. Educated in common schools of Findlay. Started as clerk in hardware store, Findlay, for five years. Moved to Carey and clerked in hardware store, 1874-81. Then took position as Assistant Cashier Peoples Bank of Carey until 1895. Took an interest in the bank in 1900 and became President and Proprietor. Incorporated as Peoples Bank of Carey in 1902. Director First National Bank of Upper Sandusky. Built and installed Carey Telephone Co., and Carey Water Co. Knight Templar Mason, Scottish Rite, member Toledo Consis- tory. Politically a Republican,
W. S. ROGERS
W. S. Rogers, Cleveland. Consulting Engineer. Born Nobles- ville, Ind., Nov. 28, 1843. Educated in the common schools and Oberlin College, Enlisted in Co. E., 60th Ohio and served throughout the war. Previous to his residence in Cleveland was a member of the Illinois Legislature. For four years was Colonel on Governor Oglesby's staff. In 1882 engaged in government service in improving the Mississippi river. Has organized several large electrical companies throughout the United States. Con- nected with the Brush Electric Co. fourteen years. Interested in several other companies. President United Veterans League. President The Cleveland Mine Operating Co., operating mines in Gunnison county, Colo. Commander of Memorial Post G. A. R. No. 141 Dept. of Ohio.
FRED W. ADAMS
Fred W. Adams, Fostoria. Vice president and General Man ager Toledo, Fostoria & Findlay Railway Co. Born Monroe ville, Ohio, April 10, 1867. Graduated Monroeville High School 1884. Entered railway service immediately on leaving schoo and has been continuously in railway operation and construction steam and electric, to date. Has been in present position sinc 1903. Considered an expert on Electric Railway Traffic an was on committee of Ohio Interurban Railway Association, which introduced through tickets to compete with steam lines. Senio member of the Transportation Committee of the Central Eled tric Railway Association. Memher Masonic Orders.
FRED W. HAGLOCH
Fred W. Hagloch, Cleveland. Consulting engineer. Bo1 Bolivar, O., 1871. Educated in the public schools and Nort! western ( Missouri) College, also St. Louis Technical School. consulting engincer in the erection of many large concrete co struction works in the United States and Canada. Author Art Stone and editor of Art Stone Monthly. Secretary The A Stone Co., manager of The Cement Stone Co., and is on t! editorial staff of numerous building and engineering journal Member of Modern Woodmen of America and Independent polítics.
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RAILWAY CONTRACTORS
L. E. STURM
L. E. Sturm, Columbus. Railroad contractor. Born on a farm near Clarksburg, Harrison county, W. Va., Jan. 28, 1860. Educated in the public schools. Contractor for construction of Railroads and other public works. In 1884 assisted in con- struction of the Fairmont, Morgantown & Pittsburg Division of the B. & O. R. R. In 1886 the Ohio River R. R. In 1889 the Monongahela River R. R. Since 1898 in construction work on The Norfolk & Western Railway. Secretary and treasurer The Lone Cedar Stone Co., Parkersburg, W. Va. Mercantile inter- ests in Clarksburg, W. Va.
ISAAC DEXTER TUTTLE
Isaac Dexter Tuttle, Kent, O., Railroad Contractor. Born Palmyra, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1849. Educated in Common Schools of Palmyra, O. Started as stone cutter at age of twenty-two years, worked at that trade until 1882, then entered contracting business, Succeeded fırın of Fisher & Fisher in 1899. Making a specialty of Railroad Masonry. Member Knights Templars Akron Com- mandery and Al Koran, Cleveland. Politically a Republican.
JOHN T. ADAMS
John T. Adams, Columbus, O. Railroad contractor. Born Coopersville, O., February 9, 1858. Educated in the district and high schools. Merchant in a general store, 1879-89. Elected County Auditor of Pike county 1889, served two terms. Since then has been doing railway construction work, building many miles of both steam and electric railways. Equipped with a most modern plant. Member of the Masonic Order. Member of the Ohio club, Columbus, and a Democrat in politics.
CHARLES J. CLOSE
Charles J. Close, Columbus. General contractor. Born Buffalo, N. Y., March 14, 1855. Educated in the common schools. Commenced career as a carpenter, and began as a contractor in 1886. Built the Electricity Building and Power House at the Pan American Exposition in 1901, and has also built various other buildings, churches and machine shops. Stockholder City National Bank, Columbus, O. Interested in other enterprises. 32nd degree Mason, Buffalo Consistory, Ismallia Shrine, Buffalo, N. Y. Member Ohio club, Columbus, O., Acacia club, Buffalo, N. Y. Politically a Republican.
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TELEPHONE INTERESTS
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JOHN KNOX JOHNSTON
John Knox Johnston, New Philadelphia. Vice Pres. and Gen'1 Manager Tuscarawas County Telephone Co. Born Rushylvania, O., May 19, 1868. Educated in the common schools and special course at Northwood College. Worked as stone-cutter three years. Then in contracting business in Logan county four years. Traveling salesman two years, Then started building telephone lines in Logan Co. Special agent Central Union Telephone Co., Columbus four years. Manager Port Clinton, O., exchange two years, Manager Portsmouth, O., exchange for 18 months. Gen'1 Manager for Barber & Brailey, at Lexington, Ky., Hot Springs, Ark., and Elkhart, Ind. Came to New Philadelphia in 1905 to take present position, Gen'l Mgr. Peoples Telephone Co. Mem. Independent Telephone Assn. Organized Northern Indiana and Southern Mich. Toll Line Assn. Politically a Republican.
GEORGE G. KING
George G. King, Youngstown. General manager The Youngs- town Telephone Co. Born West Moreland county, Pa., Dec. 22, 1868. Educated in the district schools of Mount Pleasant town- ship, Pa. After leaving school was with the Southwest Coal & Coke Co., Mt. Pleasant, in various capacities until 1896, when he moved to Youngstown and started in to learn the telephone business in all branches. In 1902 was made superintendent of construction for this district, and in 1904 was appointed to pres- ent position. Mason, Western Star Lodge, No. 21; Blue Lodge and Chapter, No. 93, Youngstown. Member B. P. O. Elks and Elk club. Politically a Republican.
FRANK A. KNAPP
Frank A. Knapp, Bellevue. President Bellevue Home Tele- phone Co. Born Germany, March 29, 1865. Educated in com- mon schools, Bellevue. Clerk in dry goods store at age of thir- teen. Afterward became member firm of Wolfram & Knapp. In dry goods business eighteen years. Organized Bellevue Home Telephone Co., 1887. Director and secretary of that company until 1905, when he became president. Organized New Wash- ington Telephone Co. Later purchased Huron County Telephone Co. and Norwalk Telephone Co. and merged them into the Local Telephone Co, of Norwalk, O. Appointed postmaster of Belle- vue 1902 and reappointed in 1906. Secretary Crestline Tele- phone Co. Director First National Bank, Bellevue. Director and treasurer Y. M. C. A. Interested in other companies. K. T Mason, K. of P. Politically a Republican.
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NEWTON E. LIGETT
Newton E. Ligett, Marysville. President and manager of the Union Co. Telephone Co. Born Union Co., Ohio, June 21, 1857. Educated in the common schools of Union Co. Apprenticed in the drug business for five years. Clerked in drug stores in Marysville and Columbus for five years. Returned to Marys- ville 1890 and opened up a new drug store. Started in the tele- phone business 1894 and the company was incorporated as the Union Co. Telephone Co. 1906 elected president and manager, still serving. Member B. P. O. Elks No. 76, K. of P., A. K. T. Mason and a Mystic Shriner, and a member of the Ohio Inde- pendent Telephone Association.
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