Progressive men of Northern Ohio, Part 18

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Publication date: 1906
Publisher: Cleveland : Plain Dealer Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 274


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TELEPHONE INTERESTS AND HEADING ENGINEERS


E. B. BARTLETT


E. B. Bartlett, Cleveland. President and general manager The Bartlett Bros. Co., heating, ventilating and sanitary engineers. Born in Owego, Tioga county, N. Y., June 9, 1866. Educated in the public schools of Owego, N. Y. Spent seven years of early life in the drug business. Later superintendent of con- struction for a number of years, preparatory to entering heat- ing and ventilating business with his brother, which partnership was organized in 1892 under the firm name of Bartlett Bros. Co. Was made president and general manager of the company when incorporated in 1902, still serving.


HENRY B. PRATHER


Henry B. Prather, Cleveland. President Prather Engineering Co., lighting, heating and ventilating engineers and contractors. Born Indianapolis, Ind., September 14, 1867. Educated in the public schools and Cornell University. Practical training in shops and ten years' experience in installation work. Until last year located in Buffalo, Pittsburg and Cleveland. Recently equipped the entire lighting, heating and ventilating plants in the Rockefeller building, Hollenden Hotel, Central Armory, Friedman-Blay-Farber Co., and are now consulting engineers for considerable public work in Cleveland. Member American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers, Century club, K. T. Masons, Elks. Politically a Republican.


WM. F. LAUBACH


Wm. F. Laubach, Akron. Manager and treasurer The Akron People's Telephone Co. Born Allentown, Pa., Feh. 9, 1863. Educated in the public schools at Loyal Oak and Akron Com- mercial School. 1878-83 learned the jewelry trade with Foltz & Frank, Akron. With them until 1891, when he became a mem- ber of the firm then known as Frank, Laubach & Nutt Co. In 1901 retired from the jewelry business to take position as man- ager The Akron People's Telephone Co., and is now manager and treasurer of that corporation. Blue Lodge Mason; Lake Erie Consistory, Mystic Shriner. Politically a Republican.


FRED S. VIALL


Fred S. Viall, Akron. Plumbing and Ileating. Born near Akron, Summit county, O., March 18, 1873. Educated in district schools at Brimfield, Portage county, O., and at Boston, Summit county, O. Finished school in 1891 and started as an apprentice in the plumbing business with Kraus & Oberlin at Akron, O., where he remained for nearly five years, then moved to Benning- ton, Vermont, to work at his trade. Returned to Akron in 1897 and took a position with Kraus & Kern. With them until 1900, when he became a member of The Akron Plumbing & Heating Co., of which he is now the head. Politically a Republican.


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COAL INTERESTS


J. PRESCOTT BURTON


J. Prescott Burton, Cleveland. President The Burton, Beidler & Phillips Co. Born Massillon, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1876. Educated University School Cleveland. Graduate Yale University 1896, Degree Ph. B. Civil Engineering Department Ridgeway-Burton Co. 1896-98. Was one of the organizers of the Burton, Beidler & Phillips Co. In 1898 elected Secretary and Assistant Treas- urer. 1900 elected president and still serving. President Ridge- way, Burton & Co. The Kennon Coal & Mining Co. Trevorton Coal Land Co., and interested in a number of other corporations. Member Union, Euclid, Tavern and Country Clubs. Politically a Republican.


W. R. HIER


W. R. Hier, Cleveland. Assistant treasurer Burton, Beidler & Phillips Co. Born Mineral Ridge, O., May 31, 1866. Educated in the common schools of Ohio. Engaged in mining coal 1879- 82. Clerk in Anthony Owens' general store, Pigeon Run, O., 1882-84. Clerk with J. J. Phillips & Co., Justus, O., 1885-1895. In January, 1895, came to Cleveland as bookkeeper for the Glen- wood Coal Co. In 1897 with Burton, Beidler & Phillips Co. as car accountant, and in 1899 appointed assistant treasurer same company. Secretary Kennon Coal & Mining Co., Eastern Ohio Coal Co. Treasurer Pan Handle Coal Co, Ohio Valley Coal Co. President Flushing Building Co. K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner and inember K. of P. Politically a Republican.


JOHN J. PHILLIPS


John J. Phillips, Cleveland. Treasurer and general manager The Burton, Beidler & Phillips Co. Born Danville, Pa., De cember 21, 1858. Educated in public schools. Proprietor of a general store at Youngstown, Ohio, 1878-1883. Established a chain of general stores in Stark county, O. Came to Cleveland 1883 and entered the coal business with the Albright Co. In 1888 organized, with J. P. Burton and T. F. Beidler, Sr., The Burton, Beidler & Phillips Co. Elected treasurer and general manager and still serves. President Eastern Ohio Coal Co. Par Handle Coal Co. Vice president Trevorton Colliery Co. (an thracite). Director Euclid Avenue Trust Co. Vice president and director Glenville Banking & Trust Co. Member Century and Coal clubs. Republican.


EVAN J. EVANS


Evan J. Evans, Cleveland. Vice Pres. and Trcas. The Easter Ohio Coal Co. Born Wales, Oct. 25, 1841. Educated in th common schools. Was a railroad engineer in Wales until 186] when he came to America, locating in Cleveland. Ran a genera store in connection with coal business in Youngstown, O., 1869 1880. Engaged in coal business Massillon, O. Gencral Sup Howells Coal Co. and Howells Mining Co. until 1901, when h returned to Cleveland. Was one of the organizers of the presei company, elected Vice Pres. and Treas. and still serving. Pre Glenville Banking & Trust Co. Glenville Coal & Ice Co. Di Cleveland Slate Co. Politically a Democrat.


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COAL INTERESTS


ARNOLD C. SAUNDERS


Arnold C. Saunders, Cleveland. President Lorain Coal & Dock Co. Born in Rome, Ashtabula, county, O., May 29, 1852. Edu cated in public schools of Lisbon and Akron. Came to Cleve- land in 1868. With Rhodes & Co. 1868-85, and later a mein- ber of firm. Member firm of M. A. Hanna & Co. 1885-93. Organized firm of A. C. Saunders & Co., 1893, and The Lorain Coal & Dock Co., 1900, was elected president and is still serving. Vice president and director Johnson Coal & Mining Co. and interested in other corporations. Member Uni- versity School Corporation and Union, Roadside, Country, Euclid, Tavern & Coal clubs. Politically a Republican and member the Presbyterian church.


HENRY D. MARBLE


Henry D. Marble, Cleveland. Secretary, treasurer and gen- eral manager The Hutson Coal Co. Born Newburgh, O., June 26, 1853. Educated in public schools. Interested in a general store in Newburgh 1869-1883. With Union Rolling Mill Co. 1883-85. Then organized the Hutson Coal Co. Elected sec- retary, treasurer and general manager, still serving. President The Atlas Bolt & Screw Co., The Deerfield Water Co., The National Adding Machine Co., The Grant Automatic Machine Co. Vice president Euclid Ave. Trust Co., and interested in other corporations. Member Chamber of Commerce, Century and Coal clubs. Politically a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian church.


EMMET A. UPSTILL


Emmet A. Upstill, Cleveland. E. A. Upstill & Co. Born Pittsburg, Pa., June 5, 1858. Educated in the public schools of Pittsburg. With the B. & O. R. R. 1876-1881. Then with H. C. Frick Coke Co. as Superintendent, until 1886. Then went into business for himself. Came to Cleveland in 1890 and formed the Walsh-Upstill Coal Co., sold out to the Pitts- burg Coal Co. in 1900 and formed the present company. Vice president Hitchiman Coal & Coke Co. President Byesville Coal Co. Vice president Cleveland Brick & Clay Co. Secretary American Mine Door Co., K. T. 32d Degree Mason, Mystic Shriner and member Cleveland Coal, Clifton and Automobile clubs. Politically Republican and member Presbyterian church.


WILLIAM H. WARNER


William H. Warner, Cleveland. W. H. Warner & Co., Pro- ducers, Miners & Shippers of Coal. Born Youngstown, O., Oct. 12, 1849. Educated in the public schools of Youngstown, Western Reserve College, Hudson, O., and Amherst College, Mass. Began carcer with the Youngstown Savings & Loan Association, 1871-73. Associated with his father at Mineral Ridge, O., in the Iron & Coal business, 1873-77. Then in the Coal business for himself and has since operated a number of companies. Came to Cleveland in 1893. Treasurer and Manager The Sterling Mining Co. An officer and director in a number of corporations. K. T. Mason. Member Euclid and Century Clubs. Elder Calvary Presbyterian Church.


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COAL INTERESTS


MARTIN MULLEN


Martin Mullen, Cleveland. With M. A. Hanna & Co. Born at Cleveland, O., Aug. 22, 1852. Educated in the Christian Brothers school of Cleveland. Commenced business career tally- ing coal for his father, John Mullen. In 1873 went to Amherst- burg, Can. In the coal business for his brother six years. Re- turned to Cleveland and was with Rhodes & Co. two years. Then with Massillon Fuel Co. six years. Also with other companies. In 1887 in business for himself, and in 1890 became a partner in the Cuddy-Mullen Coal Co. In 1899 sold interest to the Pitts- burgh Coal Co. With M. A. Hanna & Co. since January, 1905. President Interstate Foundry Co. Largely interested in vessel and transportation companies. Member Century and Clifton


clubs. Politically a Republican.


FRANK M. KIRK


Frank M. Kirk, Cleveland. Kirk-Woods Coal Co. Born Jackson, Mahoning county, O., November 3, 1863. Educated in public schools and Mt. Union and Meadville Colleges. Inter- ested in the Young & Harrington Coal Co. until 1895. Then in the coal business alone until 1898, when he formed partnership with J. H. Wood under present name. President and treasurer The Kirk-Latty Mfg. Co. Treasurer Hazel Kirk Gas Coal Co. President the Ohio Tonopah Mining Co. Vice president A B C Lead & Zinc Co. Director Mud Lake Lumber Co. 32nd degree K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner, B. P. O. E., No. 18, and K. of P. Member Union, Euclid, Clifton Park, Cleveland Gun clubs, Gen- tlemen's Driving Association and Duquesne club, Pittsburg Rush- mere club, St. Clair Flats. Republican.


CHARLES W. SOMERS


Charles W. Somers, Cleveland. Wholesale Coal Dealer. Born at Newark, O., in 1869. Educated in the public and high schools of Columbus, O. His first business interest was in coal min- ing, he acting as manager at an Ohio mine. Later he came to Cleveland where he soon became the main figure in a number of industries. Mr. Somers is President of the J. F. Somers' Coal Co., President of the Roby Coal Co., President of the Somers Mining Co., President of the Massillon Elm Run Coal Co., President of the Somers Cambridge Coal Co., Vice-Presi- dent of the American Baseball League and Vice-President of the Cleveland Baseball Club. He is a member of the Euclid, Hermit and Colonial Clubs, and is also affiliated with a number of the branches of the Masonic fraternity.


JAMES H. WOODS


James H. Woods, Cleveland, O. City Sales Manager for Pittsburg Coal Co. Born Warren, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1870. Edu- cated in the public schools. Came to Cleveland 1891 and con- nected with Burgess & Ross. Afterward with Young & Harring ton Coal Co. Formed the Kirk-Woods Coal Co. and was Secretary of Hazel Kirk Gas Coal Co. Was interested in various Coal lands. Is 32nd degree Mason and Mystic Shriner, Member Century and Coal clubs.


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COAL INTERESTS


JOHN M. DRAKĘ


John M. Drake, Cleveland. President The Drake Coal Co. Born Gross Isle, near Detroit, Mich., April 16, 1838. Educated in the common schools. Followed farming until 1858. Then fol- lowed the lakes for several years, coming to Cleveland in 1860. Started in the coal business 1869. Organized The Drake Coal Co. 1887, and was vice president until elected president 1895, and still serving. K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner and a member of the Coal club. Politically a Republican.


JOIIN A. DONALDSON


John A. Donaldson, Cleveland. General agent Pittsburgh Coal Co. Born Candor, Washington county, Pa., Sept. 26, 1865. Educated McDonald Academy and Iron City Business College, Pa. Engaged in the general incrchandise business, Midway, Pa., three years. Then for sixteen years with Francis L. Robbins in the coal business. In 1902 vice president and general manager Midland Coal Co. and National Dock & Fuel Co. Since spring of 1903 has held present position. Interested in other corpora- tions. Scottish Rite Mason and Mystic Shriner. Member Cen- tury and Clifton Park clubs. Politically a Democrat.


CHARLES ZETTLEMEYER


Charles Zettlemeyer, Cleveland. President The Zettlemeyer Coal Co. Born Rahway, N. J., June 1, 1863. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland, O. In early life a newsboy, then a general carpenter and later employed as ship carpenter. En- tered the coal business in 1883 in a small way. Organized the Zettlemeyer Coal Co. in 1893. Elected president, still serving. Director in the Drake Coal Co. and the Coshocton Coal Co. Secretary the Tuscarawas Coal Co. Independent in politics.


RICHARD T. PRICE


Richard T. Price, Cleveland. General manager Eastern Ohio Coal Co. Born Hyde Park, Pa., Dec. 4, 1870. Educated in the common schools of Stark county, Ohio, and Massillon Business Col- lege. Engaged in coal mining 1883-1886. In 1886 became clerk in J. J. Phillips & Co. Store, Justus, Ohio, with them two years. In 1888 appointed general manager branch store for J. J. Phillips at East Greenville, Ohio. In 1898 came to Cleveland as general manager of Eastern Ohio Coal Co. and Kennon Coal and Mining Co. Director Glenville Banking & Trust Co. Director Cleveland Slate Co. President Goodman Supply Co. Vice president Flush- ing Building Co. President the R. T. Price Coal Co. Director Republic Coal & Coke Co. Member Knights of Pythias and Royal League. Politically a Republican.


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COAL INTERESTS


GEORGE SHERMAN BECKWITH


George Sherman Beckwith, Cleveland. Beckwith & McGrath. dealing in and developing Coal and Timber Lands. Born Hartsgrove, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Jan. 23, 1874. Educated in public schools. Taught school in Ashtabula County 1894-97. In mercantile business 1897-1902. Came to Cleveland 1902 and began the development of Coal Lands in West Virginia, later becoming interested in various Timber and Railroad enterprises. One of the organizers of several companies in which he holds official positions. Pres. Mohawk Smokeless Coal Co., Cecil Coal & Coke Co., Valley Fork Coal Co. and Director in other com- panies owning coal, timber and railroad properties. Member Masons and Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Politically a Republican.


SAMUEL HENRY NEEDS.


Samuel Henry Needs, Cleveland. . Secretary and treasurer Ohio & Pennsylvania Coal Co. Born Tiverton, Devonshire, Eng- land, Sept. 30, 1859. Educated in the common schools of Eng- land. With the L. S. & M. S. Ry. Co. five years. Since then has been engaged as a coal operator. President Enterprise Frint- ing Co. Past Exalted Ruler, Past District Deputy G. A. R., Past Grand Treasurer B. P. O. Elks, Master Mason, Iris Lodge, Webb Chapter. Member of Al Sirat Grotto No. 17. Politically a Republican. Member Oriental Commandery, Knights Templars, and Al Koran Shrine.


LORENZO F. MCGRATH


Lorenzo F. McGrath, Cleveland. Beckwith & McGrath. Born Big Island Township, Marion Co., Ohio, Nov. 28, 1871. Teacher in public schools from 1888 to 1891. Admitted to the Bar June, 1894. Began the practice of law in Cleveland same year and later in the firm of McGrath & Stern. Assisted in the organiza- tion of and became interested in several coal and railroad en- terprises in West Virginia. President of Cleveland & West! Virginia Coal Co .; Director The Cecil Coal & Coke Co .; Di- rector The Valley Fork Coal Co .; Director The S. W. Bur- rows Co .; Vice-President The West Virginia Securities Co .; Member the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce; Member Clifton Club.


W. J. KRAUSE


W. J. Krause, Cleveland. President the Prospect Coal Co. Born of pure Saxon parentage, Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1859 Educated in the common schools and business college. Engaged in the wholesale millinery business 1878-88. Then went to Kansas and became agent of Wells Fargo Express Co., 1888-92. Returned to Cleveland in 1892 and again entered the wholesale business. In 1903 purchased the Prospect Coal Co., and is now President of this company. Is largely interested in real estate including property in the group plan district of public buildings Politically a Republican.


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COAL INTERESTS


HARRY OLMSTED


Harry Olmsted, Columbus. President The Middle States Coal & Coke Co. Born Columbus, O., May 21, 1867. Educated in the common schools. Traveling salesman for Isaac Eberly & Co. wholesale grocers, 1882-96. Then went into the coal business. President The Equitable Coal Co., and The Isaac Eberly Co. Interested in various other companies. Member of the Column- bus and Country clubs. Politically a Republican.


N. L. C. KACHELMACHER


N. L. C. Kachelmacher, Columbus. President of The Colum- ous & Hocking Coal & Iron Co., a New York Stock Ex- change corporation owning extensive clay lands, operating inany coal mines, iron furnaces, etc., in Ohio, and now erecting one ot the largest plants in the world for the manufacture of facc, aving and fancy building brick. Mr. Kachelmacher was born n Tonsberg, Norway, Aug. 7, 1860. Came to New York in 1881 ind entered the importing and exporting business. Was elected president of the above company in 1902. Through technicali- ies this election was thrown into the courts, but he was re- lected president in 1904 without opposition. Member of the New York Produce Exchange and the New York Mercantile Exchange. Member of the Columbus club. Independent in pol. tics.


JOHN H. WINDER


John H. Winder, Columbus. President The Sunday Creek Co. Born Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 23, 1862. Educated in the common schools and Virginia Military Institute. With the Sea Board Air Line R. R. 1880-1897, in various positions, and finally general manager. Came to Columbus in 1898 and became vice president and manager the Buckeye Coal & R. R. Co. Then manager Sunday Creek Coal Co. Kanawha Hocking Coal & Coke Co. St. Paul & Western Coal Co. Boston Coal Dock & Wharf Co. In July, 1905, these companies consolidated with the Continental Coal Co. under title Sunday Creek Co. and he was made president. Member Columbus Country club, Ar- lington Country club and the Detroit club. Politically a Repub- lican.


FRANK ABEL PRENDERGAST


Frank Abel Prendergast, Columbus, Ohio, president and general manager The Baltimore & Ohio Coal Co. Born Ripley, N. Y., August 15, 1858. Educated in common schools, Westfield, N. Y., and Eastinan's Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Came to Ohio in 1879, entercd coal business with the Laurel Hill Coal Co., Columbus, O., 1879-83, then Guild Prendergast & Co., 1883-86, General manager The Reybould Coal Co. 1890-94, general mana- ger The Baltimore & Ohio Coal Co. 1897-1902, president since 1902; also vice president The Neff Coal Mining Co. Member The Columbus club, and the Coal club of Columbus. Politically a Republican.


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COAL INTERESTS


FRANK F. TAGGART


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Frank F. Taggart, Massillon. Coal operator. Born Canal Ful- ton, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1873. Graduated from Massillon High School, 1891. Began career with Wheeling & Lake Erie Coal Co. as sales agent. In 1894 became special sales agent for the Mid- vale Goshen Coal Co. In 1899 organized the Pigeon Run Coal Co., known in the district as "Taggart" No. 1. Organized the South Massillon Coal Co., known as "Taggart" No. 2. Sec'y and Manager of the respective companies. In 1904 organized Clendennin Coal Co. in West Virginia and is owner of same. President of the City Ice & Coal Co., Massillon, O. Politically a Republican.


GEORGE H. HORNICKEL


George H. Hornickel, Massillon, General Superintendent of The Massillon Coal Mining Co. Born in Brookfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, Oct. 21, 1870. Educated in the public schools of Vienna, O. At the age of 21 was Engineer for The Yough- iogheny Gas Coal Co. Then with various other Coal Companies, as Electrician. With The Morgan Gardner Co., installing elec- trical mining machinery, was also with The Bunola Mining Co., as an lectrician, and with The Millers Run Mining Co .. as Superintendent until 1899 when he accepted a position as Gen- eral Superintendent of The Wheeling & Lake Erie Coal Mining Co., at Dillonvale, O. Transferred in 1903 to Massillon, O., as General Superintendent of The Massillon Coal Mining Co., which is his present position. 32nd Degree Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner, member of B. P. O. Elks No. 144, and a Republican.


T. E. YOUNG


T. E. Young, Cleveland.


Born Brownsville. Educated in public schools of Ohio and Michigan, and Normal School at Comma, Michigan, Commercial School at Pittsburgh. Chairman Executive Committee of The Glens Run Coal Co. Chairman Executive Committee of The Wabash Coal Co. President of The Young-Maurer Co. President and treasurer of The Overland Mining Co, President of The Iromville Dock & Coal Co. Chairman of The Clarkson Coal & Dock Co. Director of the Massillon Coal Mining Co. Director of the American Savings Bank Co. Director of The Orangeville Savings Bank Co. Di- rector of The First National Bank, Dillonvale, Ohio. Member of Union, Euclid, Hermit, Tavern, Roadside and Country clubs. President of the Cleveland Coal Club and president Pittsburgh Vein Operators of Ohio. 32nd degree Mason and Mystic Shriner


LUELLEN D. LAMPMAN


Luellen 1), Lampman, Columbus. President The Hocking Coal Exchange Co. Born Cleveland, Minn., Dec. 8, 1859. Edu cated in the common schools and University of Minnesota and C. C. Curtiss Business College, Minneapolis. Engaged as book kecper for ten months, then went on a ranch in Colorado. Re turned home and managed a general store for his father unti 1882. In 1884 bought a third interest in Juniper Bros. Myers Bros,, firm name Juniper Bros. & Lampman. In 189: began operations in the Sunday Creek Valley District, and in corporated their interest as the York Clay & Mining Co. Vic President and secretary The York Clay & Mining Co. Presi dent The Nelsonville Oil & Gas Co. Director Security Saving Bank Co. Member of the Ohio club and Columbus Riding club and Elks. Politically a Republican.


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IRON ORE INTERESTS


HENRY S. PICKANDS


Henry S. Pickands, Cleveland. Pickands, Mather & Co., ig iron and iron ore. Born Marquette, Mich. Oct. 4, 1875. ducated at University School, Cleveland, and Yale College, raduating in 1897. Commenced business career with Pickands, lather & Co, being son of the late James Pickands, senior member of the firm. In charge department of ore docks. Pres- nt mayor of Euclid. Is a member of the Union, Country, nd University clubs. Politically a Republican.


WVM. McLAUCHLAN


WVm. McLauchlan, Cleveland. Pickands, Mather & Co. Born veland, O., Oct. 20, 1850. Educated in the schools of Cleve- d. Began his business career thirty years ago in the iron and n ore business, in which he has since continued, first with veland Iron Mining Co, and since 1883 with Pickands, Mather Co. in the pig iron and ore department. Director Columbia Sav- s & Loan Association, IIemlock River Mining Co., and Toledo rnace Co. President Financial Review, and Audit Co. Inter- ed in a number of local corporations. Member Union, Road- e, Euclid and Tavern clubs. Scottish Rite Mason and veteran old Cleveland Light Artillery. Politically a Republican.


JAY M PICKANDS


Jay M. Pickands, Cleveland. Pickands, Mather & Co. Born Marquette, Mich., Feb. 21, 1880. Educated University School and Yale College, graduating with class of 1902. Has since been with Pickands, Mather & Co., and is son of the late James Pickands, one of the founders of the concern. Is salesman for the pig iron department. Member Union, Country and l'avern clubs. Director Ingersoll's Amusement Co. Vice president Vin- son & Korner Co. Secretary Cleveland branch of Red Cross Society. Politically Republican.


JASPER H. SHEADLE


Jasper H. Sheadle, Cleveland. Secretary, The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. Born New Bedford, Penn. Educated in the public schools and Iliram college. Was teller of the Girard, O., Savings Bank. Assistant cashier of the Second National Bank of Youngs- town. Then located in New York City with the Standard Gas Light Co. Returned to Youngstown as Secretary and executive officer of the Mahoning Valley Iron Manufacturers' Association, which position he held for two years. In 1890 came to Cleveland as Secretary of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co., in charge of Sales and Lake Transportation, which affiliation he still maintains. Is Vice President Lake Carriers' Association. Member Advisory Board Citizens Savings & Trust Co. Member Union and Euclid clubs, Cleveland; Youngstown club, Youngstown. Member Ship Masters' Association.


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IRON ORE AND OIL INTERESTS


FRANKLIN B. RICHARDS.


Franklin B. Richards, Cleveland. At the head of the Ore, Coke and Pig Iron Departments, M. A. Hanna & Co. Born Andover, Mass., Nov. 12, 1862. Educated in the public schools of Somerville, Mass,, and graduated at "Boston Technical" in 1884. Chemist and Metallurgist at Copper smelter. Afterwards Chemist in Steel works. Then Manager of Blast furnaces, both in Ohio and Virginia. Vice president and director of The Pennsylvania Iron & Coal Co., The Buffalo Union Furnace Co., and the Detroit Iron & Steel Co, Member of Union, Country, Tavern, Roadside and Euclid Clubs. Politically a Republican.




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