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EDWARD PAYSON WILLIAMS
Edward Payson Williams, Cleveland. Pickands, Mather & Co. Born Conneaut, O., June 5, 1838. Educated in public schools. Commenced business career as an employe of Adams and United States Express companies, Savannah, Ga., and New York City. Enlisted Sept., 1862, in 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Mustered out June, 1865. Same ycar came to Cleveland and en- gaged in the iron business with Cleveland, Brown & Co. Then at Marquette, Mich., in the same line seven years. With Pick- ands, Mather & Co., since 1891. Office Manager and Creditman. Secretary Toledo Furnace Co., Messaba Steamship Co., Ashtabula Dock Co., Minnesota Dock Co., Ashtabula Steamship Co., and other corporations. Member Memorial Post G. A. R. Member Union, Euclid and Roadside clubs and Chamber of Commerce. Politically a Republican.
WILLIAM P. MURRAY
William P. Murray, Cleveland. Pickands, Mather & Co. Bo Mentor, O., July 12, 1854. Educated in district schools al graduate of Mentor High School at the age of fourteen year With E. B. Hill & Co. three years. With the Merchants Bay nine years. Cleveland Furnace Co. two years. Tod-Stambau Co. four years, and with Pickands, Mathers & Co. since 188 Director Huron Barge Co., Interlake Co., and Ashtabula Stea ship Co. Member Tyrian Lodge Masons, Holy Rood Commande and Mystic Shrine. Member Union, Tavern, Euclid, Roadsie Century and Hermit clubs. Politically a Republican.
FREDERICK B. SENTER
U Frederick B. Senter, Bedford. Treasurer and manager Franklin Oil and Gas Co. Born Bedford, O., April 6, 1 Educated in the public schools of Bedford and graduated fn the Spencerian Business College, Cleveland. Has been in e Oil business all his life, being connected with independent il companies since 1884. Organized the Franklin Oil & Gas Con .l. 1903 and is now treasurer and manager of same. Men r Knights of Pythias and a Republican in politics.
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MALCOLM GORHAM VILAS
Malcolm Gorham Vilas, Cleveland. Treasurer and Auditor andard Oil Co., of Ohio. Born Cleveland, March 18, 1857. ducated in the Cleveland public schools. With A. Stephen's ons, Wholesale Teas 1874-76. With Short & Foreman, Pub- chers 1876-73. Entered the employ of the Standard Oil Co., ecember, 1878. Appointed Auditor and Assistant Treasurer 96. Elected treasurer 1899, still serving.
THOMAS A. HEWARD
Thomas A. IIcward, Cleveland. Manager lubricating depart- ent Standard Oil Co. of Ohio. Born Cleveland, March 19, 50. Educated in Cleveland public schools and Oberlin Col- ge, Oberlin, O. Entered the employ of The Standard Oil Co. in 78 as a bookkeeper. Member of The Colonial Club and polit- illy a Republican.
CHARLES GRANDY TAPLIN
Charles Grandy Taplin, Cleveland. Manager Refined Oil and Naptha Department, Standard Oil Co. of Ohio. Born, Akron, O., July 19, 1848. Educated public schools of Akron and Humiston's Institute Cleveland. With Taplin-Rice & Co., Foundrymen, Akron, 1864-73. Came to Cleveland 1873 and entered the employ of the Standard Oil Co., Sales Department accountant until 1887 when he was transferred to the Oil and Naptha Department as assistant manager. Appointed manager 1900. Member Century club. Politically a Republican.
SAMUEL T, CURTIS
Samuel T. Curtis, Cleveland. Manager Cleveland station Standard Oil Co. of Ohio. Born Cleveland, O., February 22, 1860. Educated in Cleveland public schools. Associated with Alexander Forbes 1878-79, M. M. Murphy & Co. 1879-81, when he entered the employ of The Standard Oil Co. at Youngstown, O .. until 1884. Then bookkeeper and assistant manager at South Bend, Ind. Afterwards in charge of the business at Jackson, Mich., South Bend, Ind., and Toledo, O. Transferred to Cleve- land 1901, in charge of Cleveland station, still serving. Member Masons, and politically a Republican.
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JOIIN TEAGLĘ
John T'eagle, Cleveland, Formerly Scofield, Shurmer & Tea- gle. Born Seagry, England, April 17, 1848. Educated in the private schools of England. In the grocery business in England till he came to the United States in 1871, locating in Cleveland. With Alexander Scofield & Co., 1871-73. Then in business for himself, firm Squire & Teagle, In 1875 firm changed to Sco- field, Squire & Teagle, and afterwards became Scofield, Shurmer & Teagle, going out of business in 1901. President Union Elc- vator Co. Director Cleveland Paper Mfg. Co., Sheriff Street Market & Storage Co. Member University School Corporation. Member Euclid and Colonial clubs and the Episcopal Church.
AL J. MILLNS
Al J. Millns, Cleveland. Manager specialty department Stan- dard Oil Co. of Ohio, Born Mattersea, England, May 2, 1869 Came to America with his father in early youth, located in Cleve- land and educated there. With Standard Oil Co. 1884-1887 as clerk, then on the road as traveling salesman, and in 1900 ap- pointed manager this department, still serving. Past member Cleveland Grays. Member M. E. church. Politically a Re- publiean,
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H. A. ANDERSON
H. A. Anderson, Toledo, Manager Standard Oil Co. at '1 ledo. Born Fort Wayne, Ind., September 21, 1857. Educat in the public schools of Fort Wayne. Started as shipping cle for the Standard Oil Co., Fort Wayne, 1886, Later had char of the local business until 1892, Traveling salesman for t same company in Northeastern Indiana 1892-97, Northweste Ohio 1897-99. Assistant manager in same field 1899-01. A pointed to present position in 1901, still serving. Member M sons, Rubicon Lodge, Ft. Meigs Chapter, and Toledo Counc Member United Commercial Travelers and Toledo Traveli Men's Associations.
CHARLES A. SHERWOOD
Charles A. Sherwood, Cleveland. Purchasing agent Standa Oil Co. of Ohio. Born Cleveland, O., October 18, 1868. E cated in Cleveland public schools. Started with The Standa Oil Co. 1883. Clerk until 1891, when he was made assistant the purchasing agent, and 1893 appointed purchasing agent, s serving. Veteran member Troop A, O. N. G. President La wood Men's League. Politically a Republican.
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J. I. LAMPRECHT
J. I. Lamprecht, Cleveland, President National Refining Co. Born Cardington, Ohio, July 14, 1853. For a number of years Cashier of the First National Bank, removing to Cleveland in (88) since which time has been identified with the oil business. Has been identified with oil business all his life. Chairman of Board Northern Oil Co. Vice president National Pipe Line Co. Director Globe Oil Co., and Atlas Oil Co. Member Euclid, olonial and Union Clubs. Politically a Republican.
P. J. McMYLER
P. J. McMyler, Cleveland. Treasurer National Refining Co. orn Cleveland, Ohio, March 4, 1854, Educated common hools Cleveland, afterwards took a special course at Commer- al College, Cleveland Interested in coal business with firm Foltz, McMyler & Co, until 1884, since then has been inter- ted in Oil. Director and vice president Northern Oil Co .. tobe Oil Co., Plomo Specialty Mfg, Co., Atlas Oil Co. Mem- r Board Trustees, Riverside, Cemetery Association. Member ifton club and Chamber of Commerce. Independent in politics.
FRANK B, FRETTER
Frank B. Fretter, Cleveland. Secretary National Refining Co. Born Cleveland, O., Oct. 2, 1864. Educated at common schools of Cleveland Has been identified with the oil business all his life. President National Pipe Line Co. Treasurer Northern Oil Co. Director Atlas Oil Co, and Globe Oil Co. Member Euclid and Century clubs, Independent in politics,
B. W. BROWNE
B. W. Browne, Cleveland. President and treasurer The Great Western Oil Co. Born in England, Dec. 2, 1863. Educated in the grammar schools, Thornton in Lonsdale, and Business College, Came to Cleveland in June, 1883, and became private secretary to Scofield, Shurmer & Teagle, and was with them until they sold out. Incorporated The Great Western Oil Co. in 1901. President and treasurer of same. Secretary and treasurer of The Sterling Oil Works, refinery at Marictta, Ohio. An officer and director in several other oil companies, Member Elks lodge No, 18.
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WILLIAM E. WALL
Mr. William E. Wall. President of the Fred G. Clark Company. Was born at Chatham, Ont., Can,, August 23, 1868. Educated at common school and a graduate of Chatham High School and Collegiate Institute. Came to Cleveland 1890, en- gaged in the oil business, Identified with the Fred G. Clark Co. for the past sixteen years. Elected President of the National Petrolcum Association 1903.
President of the Tiona Refining Co., Indianapolis, Treasurer of the Conewango Refining Co., Warren, Pa., Director of the Monitor Oil Co., Great Western Oil Co., and Manufacturers Oil Co. Elected secretary of the Cleve- land Petroleum Association 1904 and a member of the Euclid, Hermit and Clifton Clubs, and Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland. A member of the Conewango Club at Warren, Pa, and the Venango Club, at Oil City, Pa.
JOHN W. MCARDLE
John W. McArdle, Cleveland. Manager Lubricating De- partment of the Fred G. Clark Co. Born Cleveland, October 7, 1872. Educated in the public schools. Began career with the Merriam & Morgan Paraffine Co., 1890-1896. Then with the Fred G. Clark Co., as traveling salesman. Elected Director and Manager of the Lubricating Department, 1904, still serving. Interested in other corporations. Politically an Independent Democrat. Member of the Chamber of Commerce.
FRANK I, HARDING
Frank I. Harding, Cleveland, Secretary The Fred G. Clar Co. Born Canfield, O., Feb. 24, 1872, Educated in commo schools at Canfield and afterwards took course in Northeaster Normal College, Canfield. Associated with The Fred G. Clar Co. since 1891. Member Cleveland Gatling Gun Battery, Herm club, Euclid club, Cleveland Automobile club and Clevelan Chamber of Commerce. Independent in politics.
WALTER J. RICH
Walter J. Rich, Cleveland. Proprietor Climax Refining C Born Rodbourne, Eng., Feb, 12, 1869, Educated at a boardi school, Bristol, Eng. Came to Cleveland, April 1, 1885. Asso ated with Cleveland Refining Co., of which concern he was sec tary and treasurer seven years. Organized the Climax Refini Co. 1897. President Climax Refining Co. of Minneapolis. P prictor the Rex Oil & Grease Co. Member Euclid, Roadsi clubs and Chamber of Commerce. Politically a Republican.
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GEORGE E. HARBAUGHI
George E. Harbaugh, Cleveland. President The A. G. Har- baugh Co. Born Cleveland, O,, March 20, 1871. Educated public schools. Entered the oil business with his father, A. G. Harbaugh, in 1889. Upon the incorporation of the present com- pany elected Secretary and Treasurer. Elected President 1897, still serving. Director Atlas Bolt & Screw Co. and interested in other corporations. Member Euclid Congregational Church.
JERRY T. MURPHY
Jerry T. Murphy, Cleveland. President and treasurer of the Phoenix Oil Co. Was born in Cleveland, O., May 10, 1858. Vas educated in the common schools of Cleveland, O., also took ommercial course in Cleveland. Has been identified in oil usiness all his life.
JAY E. TAYLOR
Jay E. Taylor, Cleveland. General manager The A. G. Har- baugh Co. Born Solon, Cuyahoga county, O., May 30, 1858. Educated in public schools and Hiram College. Read law with Judge Andrews and admitted to the bar in 1SS0. Deputy Cuy- ahoga County Clerk 1880-S1. Then with The Standard Oil Co. 1881-93. Then with A. G. Harbaugh & Co., and upon incor- porations of The A. G. Harbaugh Co. in 1894 elected general manager and director, still serving. Politically a Republican.
GEO. R. CANFIELD
Geo. R. Canfield, Cleveland. President The Canfield Oil Co. Born Mantua, Portage Co., Ohio, Dec. 1, 1857. Educated in the country schools and Cleveland public schools. Came to Cleveland at age of fourteen years. Began career as shipping clerk with The Republic Refining Co. in 1878, later becoming superintendent of their works, until they sold to the Standard Oil Co. in 1882. Then became Superintendent of the Standard Oil Co. Lubricating Works. In 1887 organized The Canfield Oil Co. Director Columbia Savings and Loan Co. Mason and Knight Templar.
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ROBERT C. PEW
Robert C. Pew, Toledo, Vice president and general manager The Sun Oil Co. Born Mercer, Pa, July 3, 1862, Educated in the public schools. Began career in the oil and gas business at Bradford, Pa,, 1880-82. Then moved to Pittsburgh and with The Penn Fuel Co. Later vice president People's Natural Gas Co., 1882-89. Then came to Toledo and was one of the organ- izers of the Sun Oil Co. in 1890 and elected vice president and general manager. President The United States Malleable Iron Co. Vice president and general manager The Bay Terminal R. R. Co. Vice president and general manager The Sun Oil Line Co. Interested in other corporations, Member Toledo and Country clubs, Toledo, Member First Congregational Church.
M. T. HEARLEY
M. T. Hearley, Cleveland Secretary The Great Western Oil Co. Born Elmore, O., Feb. 25, 1876. Graduated from Elmore High School, Came to Cleveland in 1892 and took a course at the Spencerian Business College. Engaged as stenographer for Schaber Reinthal & Co. 1892-95, Credit man for the Cleveland Refining Co. 1895-1900. Secretary of the Great Western Oil Co. since 1900. Member firm of Bliven, Dyson & Co., machinists. Interested in copper mining. Member Y. M. C. A. 1892-97 Member Western Reserve Bowling club and other clubs. Mem- ber Lake Superior Mining Institute.
PRESSLY TAYLOR CRAIG
Pressly Taylor Craig, Toledo. Secretary and treasurer Craig Oil Co. Born Allegheny, Pa., July 29, 1870. Educated in the common schools of Allegheny, First connected with the West- ern & Atlantic Pipe Line Co. as bookkeeper for three years. Came to Toledo and became identified with Craig Oil Co. as secretary and treasurer in 1890. First vice president United States Malleable Iron Co, Director Ohio Savings & Trust Co Director Toledo Yacht Club, Member Country Club and Toledo Yacht club. Politically a Republican,
JOHN, M. BACHERT
John M. Bachert, Cleveland. Manager The Reliance Oil & Grease Co. Born Cleveland, O., July 9, 1857, Educated il public schools of Canton and Canton Academy. In 1874 engaged in paper manufacturing at Canton, and later in banking at Leadville, Colo. Came to Cleveland in 1879 and entered the lubricating oil business, and since 1888 has been managing owner of The Reliance Oil & Grease Co., doing an export and domestic business. Politically a Republican.
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J. O. JOHNSTON
J. O. Johnston, Columbus. President The Columbus Gas & Fuel Co. Born Allegheny county, N. Y., May 17, 1853. Edu- cated in the schools of Oswayo, Pa., and Wellsville, N. Y. In- terested in gas, oil, marble and manufacturing. Member of the Masons. Politically a Republican.
WILLIAM YOUNG CARTWRIGHT
William Young Cartwright, Cleveland. Superintendent The East Ohio Gas Co. Born Bradey's Bend, Pa, September 13, 1872. Educated in public schools of Youngstown, O. With The Mahoning Gas Fuel Co. 1887-1897. Then with the East Ohio Gas Co. at Dennison, O., as agent until 1899. Agent for same company at Canton, O., until 1904. Then came to Cleve- land and was appointed superintendent, still serving. Politically a Republican.
MALCOLM S. GREENOUGH
Malcolm S. Greenough, Cleveland, President Cleveland Gas Light & Coke Co. Born Cambridge, Mass,, Aug. 31, 1848. Educated in the Boston Latin School, graduated from Harvard College, degrec of A. B. Special student at Institute of Tech- nology. Was in the employ of the Boston Gas Light Co. from 1868 to 1892, finally holding the position of engineer, since then in Cleveland, Trustee Cleveland Trust Co. Director First National Bank, Director Adams-Bagnall Electric Co. Member for six years of the Boston City Council, as councilman and alderman. Member of a large number of Technical societies in this country and abroad. Member of Union, Euclid, Uni- versity and Country clubs and Somerset club, Boston. Politi- cally a Republican.
HOYT VOLNEY SHULTERS
Hoyt Volney Shulters, Cleveland, Secretary and treasurer The East Ohio Gas Co. Born Ellington, Chautauqua county, N. Y., Dec. 3, 1868. Educated Ellington Academy and Roches- ter Business University, graduating from both. Was Accountant and Cashier, Phillips & Thomas Milling Co., 1886-87. Chief Clerk Tiffin Natural Gas Co., Tiffin, O., 1887-1891. Then at Toledo with North Western Ohio Natural Gas Co., 1891, as General Bookkeeper, was made Assistant Secretary and Treasurer in 1895. Held this position until 1902, when he came to Cleve- land. Elected Secretary and Treasurer, The East Ohio Gas Co., still serving. Member Gentlemen's Driving Club and The Union Club of Cleveland. Politically a Republican.
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WALTER K. SLADDEN
Walter K. Sladden, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer Peoples Gas Light Co. Born Massillon, O., June 29, 1869. Educated in common and high schools of Massillon, Commenced career with his father, Frank Sladden, in the Railroad business, as clerk for C. L. & W. R. R. Came to Cleveland and in employ of Big Four R. R. 1889-1891, Then entered employ Peoples Gas Light Co. Elected Secretary 1899 and in 1900 Secretary and Treasurer. Scottish Rite Mason, K. T'. Mystic Shriner and member of the Tippecanoe Club.
S. N. E. PRIDDY
S. N. E. Priddy, Findlay. President Van Buren Oil Co. Born Van Wert county, O., February 21, 1844. Educated in the common schools. Engaged in farining in Van Wert county until 1861. September, 1861, enlisted in 15th Ohio Infantry. Mus- tered out November, 1864, as a non-commissioned officer. 1865 to 1870 engaged in buying and selling railroad ties. 1870-72 improving land in Van Wert county, 1872-80 operating a saw- mill. 1882 built and operated a grist mill until 1886, when he engaged in oil business at Lima and has continued in same business since that time. Sunk the fifth well that was drilled in the Trenton rock. In 1887 drilled one of the largest wells ever sunk in that section. In 1893 drilled first deep well ever drilled in oil bearing rock. President Buckeye Traction Ditcher Co. Member Twentieth Century club. Member M. E. Church.
GEO. H. TAYLER
Geo. H. Tayler, Warren. Secretary and Treasurer The War- ren Gas Light Co. Born Warren, O., May 5, 1847. Edu- cated in schools of Warren and Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa. Clerked a few months then went West in 1870 and engaged with engineering corps in construction of M. K. & T. R. R. Returned to Warren in 1874 and began clerking in shoe store. In 1879 went West as Assistant Engineer on Kansas Branch of the U. P. R. R., later on the C. M. & St. P. R. R. in Wisconsin. In 1880 returned to Warren, In 1881 became Sec- retary, Treasurer and Superintendent of the Warren Gas Light Co. Director Union National Bank. Secretary and Treasurer Warren Opera House Co. President Oakwood Cemetery Asso- ciation. In 1864 enlisted in Co. A 171st Reg. . O. N. G. 33rd degree Mason, Politically Republican.
HENRY C. WEINLE.
Henry C. Weinle, Grafton, Stone Quarry Operator. Born at North Amherst, Ohio, May 24, 1877. Educated in the public schools at Elyria and at Oberlin (College). Began career in 1893 as an office boy for W. L. Fay of Elyria, O. In 1894 he became timekeeper and paymaster for the Elyria Stonc Co., at Grafton, and served in that capacity until 1901, when he was made Superintendent of the Elyria Stone Co. Repub- lican in politics.
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ARTHUR LEE STONE.
Arthur Lee Stone, Cleveland. Secretary and Treasurer The Nicola, Stone & Meyers Co., Cleveland and Cincinnati. Born Lawrence, Mass,, Feb, 10, 1861, Came to Cleveland in early youth and educated in public schools, With Fletcher, Pack & Co., Alpena, Mich., in the lumber business. One of the or- ganizers of the present company in 1887. Secretary and treasurer Lakewood Lumber Co. Vice president Clifton Park Land & Improvement Co. Interested in other corporations, Member the Union club and Vice president the Euclid club. Politically a Republican.
CHARLES A. NICOL.1
Charles A. Nicola, Cleveland, Pres. Nicola, Stone & Myers Co. Born Cleveland, O., August 31, 1855, Educated in the public schools, Entered the lumber business in Chicago in 1880, later in Pittsburg. Returned to Cleveland in 1893 and was one of the organizers of the present company in 1887. Elected presi- dent and has served since that time. Pres. Lakewood Lumber Co, and interested in other corporations. Member Union, Euclid and Clifton clubs.
L. DEAN HOLDEN
L. Dean Holden, Cleveland. President the Cleveland Saw Mill & Lumber Co. Born Cleveland, O., Feb. 7 1869. Vice President The Hollenden Hotel Company, 2nd Vice Pres, The Plain Dealer Publishing Co., President The Cleveland.Sarnia Saw Mills Co., Ltd. and Vice Pres. The Detroit Hotel Co. Member Union, Tavern, Country, Euclid and Roadside Clubs and was Presi- dent Cleveland Four-in-Hand Club, Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Died February 14, 1906.
MAX MYERS
Max Myers, Cleveland. Vice president The Nicola, Stone & Myers Co., lumber dealers. Born Germany, April 10, 1866. Educated in the schools of Youngstown, O., and graduate of Youngstown Business College 1881. From 1884 to 1890 with the Youngstown Lumber Co. Traveling salesman for The Nicola & Stone Lumber Co. 1890 to 1898, Vice president The Lakewood Lumber Co.
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ROBERT H. JENKS
Robert H. Jenks, Cleveland. Manufacturer and Wholesaler of Lumber. Born Crown Point, N. Y., July 26, 1854. Edu- cated in the common schools of Michigan. President of the Robert II. Jenks Lumber Co., the Cuyahoga Lumber Co., the Lake Erie Lumber Co., of Cleveland, and the Tremont Lumber Co .. of Tremont. La .. and Tremont & Gulf Railway. Director of the Urion National Bank, of Cleveland. Came to Cleveland when sixteen years old and entered employ of Woods, Perry & Co. Remained with them in various capacities until admitted to firm which then became Woods. Jenks & Co. Woods, Jenks & Co .. dissolved in 1893, Mr. Jenks retiring to establish the Robert H. Jenks Lumber Co.
FREDERICK T. PEITCH
Frederick T. Peitch, Cleveland, O. Assistant general manager The Advance Lumber Company Born in Buffalo, N. Y. in 1869. Educated in the public schools of that city. Had a thorough training in the Hardwood Lumber Business. For seventeen years in the employ of one of the largest concerns in that line. Came to Cleveland as one of the organizers of The Advance Lumber Company early in 1902, and is in charge of the large Hardwood interests of this concern. Also president The Worden Lumber & Manufacturing Co., Cleveland, O. Also director in and sales manager The West Virginia Timber Co. of Charlestown, W. Va. Is 32nd degree Mason, Knight Templar and Shriner.
HENRY C. CHRISTY
Henry C. Christy, Cleveland. General Manager The Advance Lumber Co. Born Trumbull Co., O., March 17, 1846. Educated in the common schools. Began career in the hardware business, firm of Kirk & Christy, 1865. Later the hardware business was incorporated as the Warren Hardware Co. In 1867 the firm of Kirk & Christy began their lumber operations in the vicinity of Warren. This branch of their business moved to Cleveland 1893 and incorporated 1895 as the Kirk-Christy Co. One of the organizers of the Advance Lumber Co. 1902. Pres. Warren Hardware Co., Empire Lumber Co., Buffalo, McCart-Christy Co., Standard Brick Co. Vice Pres. Union National Bank and in- terested in various other corporations. Hon. Member Order of Hoo Hoo. Member Euclid Ave. Christian Church.
EDWIN B. SMITH
Edwin B. Smith, Cleveland. Secretary The Advance Lumber Co. Born Huron County, Ohio, May 13, 1859. Educated in the public schools of Ohio. Began career with the Engineering corps on the Nickel Plate R. R. With Davis & Hunt two years, then the Bell, Cartwright & Co., for eight years. With Albert Pack, Wholesale Lumber merchant, Detroit, four years until he went out of business, then came to Cleveland and with the Kirk-Christy Co., in which he is now a Director and Stock holder. Became Secretary of The Advance Lumber Co., upon its organization in 1902 and Vice president of The Worden Lum- ber and Manufacturing Co., upon its organization in 1906.
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ARCH C. KLUMPH
Arch C. Klumph, Cleveland. General Manager of the Cuya- hoga Lumber Company. Born at Conneautville, Pa, June 6, 1869. Educated in the public schools of Conneautville. Came to Cleveland, 1886. Became Gen'l Manager of the Cuyahoga Lum- ber Co., Oct. 1899. Interested in the Colonial Realty Co. and member of the firm of Lynn & Klumph, Real Estate. Is an old member and prominent officer of the Cleveland Grays. Also an active member in the Hermit Club.
HORATIO C. CREITH
Horatio C. Creith, Columbus. H. C. Creith & Co., wholesale lumber. Born Imlay City, Mich., Nov. 4, 1871. Educated in the public schools at Evart, Mich. Clerk in The Lumberman's Bank at Evart, Mich., 1887-1891. Worked in lumber woods and saw mills in Kentucky and West Virginia, 1891-1895. Traveling salesman selling lumber, 1895-1903. Since 1903 engaged in the wholesale lumber business at Columbus, O. Member Knights of Pythias, Elks and Masonic orders. Politically a Republican.
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