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FRANK A. BROWN
Frank A. Brown, Massillon, O. Secretary, treasurer and gen- eral manager The Brown Lumber Co. Born Reading, Mass., Aug. 13, 1849. Moved to Cleveland with his parents in 1853. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland and Massillon. After leaving school went into the works of the Brown-Seiber- ling Co., Massillon. Then associated with his father, M. A. Brown, in branch lumber yard of Purdy & McNeil, of Cleveland, about ten years. Then bought out the firmn and went in with his father as partner, firin name of M. A. Brown & Son, con- tinued in same until death of father in 1902, when he incor- porated present company. Mason, Clinton Lodge, No. 47, Hiram Chapter, No. 18, Massillon Commandery, No. 4, Al Koran Tem- ple Shriner. Politically a Republican.
JOHN R. GOBEY
John R. Gobey, Columbus. Wholesale Lumber. Born Meth- uen. Mass., Oct. 20, 1869. Educated in schools of Columbus. After leaving school learned the jewelry business. In 1892 entered the lumber business as traveling salesman for a Columbus firm. Established the firm of Powell & Gobey in Jan- uary, 1899, and upon dissolution of that partnership in 1903 he established the present business, Jno. R. Gobey & Co., Whole- sale Lumber, Columbus, Ohio. Also instrumental in organizing the Throop-Martin Co., Wholesale Sash, Doors & Glass, in 1904, and is still a partner in that firm. Interested in Marvin Wood- working Co., Manufacturers of Bank and Office fixtures.
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JOHN HARRIS McBRIDE
John Harris McBride, Cleveland. Vice president and treasurer The Root-McBride Co. Born Mahoning county, O., Jan. 30, 1843. Educated in common schools. Served in the Union army summers of '62 and '63. Commenced mercantile life in Cleve- land in 1864. President Cleveland-Akron Bag Co. and Detroit Bag Co. Vice president Superior Trust Co, and Cleveland Storage Co. Director Bank of Commerce, National Association, and a number of industrial, mining and railroad companies. President University School and trustee of several educational and charitable institutions of Cleveland. Member Board of Park Commissioners that established the park system of Cleve- land and four years its president, Member of Union, Country, WVinous Point Shooting, Castalia Fishing club and other clubs of Cleveland.
FREDERICK P. ROOT.
Frederick P. Root, Cleveland, Vice president The Root & McBride Co. Born Cleveland, O., Aug. 28, 1865. Educated in the public schools. Started with the Root-McBride Bros. 'in 1884 and upon the incorporation of the company in 1894 was made Vice president, still serving. Member of the Union, Euclid, Country and Roadside Clubs. Republican in politics.
LEE McBRIDE
Lee McBride, Cleveland. President The Root & McBride Co. Born Lowellville, Mahoning county, O., Dec. 18, 1837. Educated in the common schools and Westminster College. Came to Cleve- land in 1857, and with Morgan, Root & Co. Admitted to the firm in 1861, Firm changed to Root-McBride Bros. 1884, In- corporated in 1894 and clected president, still serving, President Cleveland Hardware Co. Vice president Union National Bank. President for many years Lakeside Hospital, largely interested in the building. Interested in other corporations, President first Board of Aldermen. Member Union, Euclid, Country, Colonial, Roadside and Castalia Sporting clubs. Politically a Republican. Member Presbyterian church.
GEORGE W. CADY
George W. Cady, Cleveland, Ohio. Summer Home Wickliffe. Born Dudley, Mass., February 2, 1840. Educated at Nichols Academy, Dudley. From school he came to Cleveland and en- tered the Wholesale Boot and Shoe and Rubber business, form- ing the firm of Cady-Ivison Shoe Co., 118 Water St., being continuously at same number for 48 years. Mr. Cady is a member of the Union, Roadside, Clifton and Yacht Club, and is politically a Republican.
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CHARLES WILLIAM BURROW'S
Charles William Burrows, Cleveland, President The Burrows Brothers Co., publishers and booksellers. Born Hollis, York county, Me, December 21, 1849. Educated in common and high schools of Saco, Me. Graduate U. S. Military Academy, 1870. Served as Second Lieutenant, Third Regiment, Light Artillery, two years. Resigned commission October, 1872. Started No- vember, 1873, firm of Burrows Brothers (now the Burrows Brothers Co. ). President The Burrows Publishing Co. In 1886 induced Dr. Elroy M. Avery to devote rest of his life to labor of preparing his History of the United States and Its People. Member Association of Graduates of United States Military Academy, Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, and Union and Euclid clubs. Elected January, 1906, for current year first vice president The National Board of Trade.
WILLIAM I. KEETCH
William I. Keetch, Cleveland, Secretary and Treasurer of he Wm. Taylor Co. Born Bristol, England, Dec. 7, 1865. Came to the United States 1881, locating in Cleveland, Started with Taylor, Kilpatrick & Co., 1881, and has been identified with he firm to the present time.
STEPHEN E. BROOKS
Stephen E. Brooks, Cleveland. President The Brooks Com- pany, manufacturing stationers, printers and binders. Born in Elyria, O., Dec. 13, 1850. He came with his father to Cleve- land in 1861. Educated in the public schools of Elyria and Cleveland. He left the latter in 1865 and entered the employ of Cobb-Andrews & Co., booksellers and stationers. Six years later, in 1871, at the age of twenty-one, he started in the same line of business for himself, and in 1885 the same was incor- porated under the present name. Vice president and member Finance Committee of Forest City Savings & Trust Co. Direc- tor People's Savings Bank Co., North Electric Co., and Land Title & Abstract Co. Member Euclid club and Cleveland Cham- ber of Commerce.
WEBB C. BALL
Webb C. Ball, Cleveland. Watch manufacturer and jeweler. Native of Knox county, Ohio, and educated in its schools. Entered the watch business in 1869. Established the present jewelry business in 1879, Associated with the Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa. as vice president, director, and mechanical expert 1894-5-6. Charter member Cleveland Chamber of Com- merce. Director of the Cleveland Convention Board five years and its president in 1902. President the Webb C. Ball Watch Co. Organized and established his time-service and watch in- spection system on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern R. R. in 1891. This service has since been extended to include the New York Central and all other Vanderbilt lines, the Illinois Central R. R., The Rock Island-Frisco Systems, the Union Pacific Ry., the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway.
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J. E. GREENE
J. E. Grecne, Cleveland. President The W. Bingham Co. Born Vergennes, Vt., June 23, 1837. Educated at B. B. Allen's Classic School. Began career in general store in Vergennes, 1853-56. Came to Cleveland in April 1856, and entered the em- ployment of W. Bingham & Co. At that time the members of the firm were W. Bingham, H. C. Blossom and H. K. Wells. Later the two senior members bought the interest of H. K. Wells, and in 1865 J. E. Greene became a member of the firm. Later the sons of both senior members were taken into the firm, the firm's name continuing as established in 1841. In 1888 it was incorporated as The W. Bingham Co., Mr. Greene being elected vice president, which office he held until after death of founder, Hon. Wm. Bingham, 1904, when he' was elected president.
HENRY M. BRAINARD
Henry M. Brainard, Cleveland. President The H. M. Brain- ard Co. Born Cleveland, O., October 30, 1844. Educated in the public and private schools. Enlisted in the army in the Civil War, 1863-65. After the war engaged in the piano and music business with his father, firm of S. Brainard & Son. On the death of his father firm changed to S. Brainard's Sons, and in 1884 to H. M. Brainard & Co. Present firm was incorporated in 1889. Director Cleveland School of Music and the Cushman Land & Investment Co. Member of the Union club since its incorporation in 1873. K. T. Mason and politically a Republican.
J. Q. RIDDLE
J. Q. Riddle, Cleveland. Vice president The Lockwood-Taylo Hardware Co. Born Ripley Tp., Holmes Co., Ohio. Educate in the common schools and Oak Grove Academy. In hardwar business, Waseon, Ohio, 1865-84. Came to Cleveland and becam partner in the Lockwood-Taylor Hardware Co. and elected vic president, still serving. In 1893 appointed assignee Backus Wir Nail Co., conducting same three years, One of the organizers o the Colonial National Bank, now merged with the Union National Bank. Director and member Executive Committee Euclid Ave Trust Co. Dir. Continental Sugar Co. Dir. Commonwealt Steam Ship Co, Vice president Milwaukee Steam Ship Co 32nd degree Mason, Oriental Commandery Knights Templars Fellow of Rowfant Club. Member Century and Colonial Clubs Politically a Republican.
JOHN C. HENRY
John C, Henry, Cleveland. Secretary of The Lockwood-Taylc Hardware Co. Born Cleveland, O., July 16, 1858. Educated i Cleveland parochial schools and St. John's College, Utica, N. Y Has been with the present company since 1873. Is a directc and stockholder in a number of local corporations. Member c the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber of Con merce club.
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J. W. FENNER
J. W. Fenner, Cleveland. Secretary and director of The W. ngham Co. Born Oxford, England, Jan. 31, 1850. Educated the public schools, Cleveland, and Howard Academy, Eng- nd. Started with The W. Bingham Co. on Oct. 15, 1867, to arn the hardware business, and has been with W. Bingham & b. and present corporation continuously. Member of the Cen- ry, Masonic and Castalia Trout clubs, and Chamber of Com- erce.
CHARLES M. BASSETT
Charles M. Bassett, Cleveland. A. L. Bassett & Co., whole- le hats. Born Barrington, Yates county, N. Y., May 2, 1848. lucated in the common schools and Starkey Seminary, Yates unty, N. Y. Taught school in his native State three years, d in 1876 came to Cleveland and engaged in the hat business th his brother. Member of firm of A. L. Bassett & Co. Mem- r Cleveland Commercial Travelers' Association and Toledo mmercial Travelers' Association. Member of firm of John ine & Co., Wickliffe, O., manufacturers of paving brick. Mem- r of East Congregational Church.
STILES C. SMITH
Stiles C. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio. S. C. Smith & Co., Whole- sale Teas, Coffees and Spices. Born South Britain, Conn., March 20. 1831. Educated in Private Academy at South Britain, Conn. Came to Cleveland in 1857 and has been engaged in above busi- ness ever since. Director First National Bank; The Cleveland Malleable Iron Co .; The National Malleable Castings Co .; The Eberhard Mfg. Co .. and Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Trustee Associ- ated Charities; Children's Fresh Air Camp; Jones Home; Huron Street Hospital and Western Seamens' Friend Society. Treasurer New England Society. Member Masons and politically a Repub- lican.
LUCIEN B. HALL
Lucien B. Hall, Cleveland. Benton, Hall & Co., wholesale druggists. Born Brimfield township, Portage county, O., Feb. 18, 1848. Educated in the public schools and Western Reserve Preparatory Schools. Came to Cleveland and accepted position in a retail drug store, and in 1870 became a traveling salesman for the firm of Benton, Myers & Canfield. In 1876 was admit- ted to the firm as a partner, the name being changed to Benton, Myers & Co. In 1904 firm name became Benton, Hall & Co. Elected president The National Wholesale Druggists' Association in 1905. Second vice president, a member of the Executive Committee and a director of the Cleveland Chamber of Com- inerce, Trustee Cleveland Associated Charities. Member Exec- utive Board Cleveland Y. M. C. A. Member Union, Euclid and Clifton clubs.
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F. 11. HASEROT
F. II. Haserot, Cleveland. President The Hlaserot Co. Born Cleveland, O., Dec. 19, 1860. Educated in the German Lutheran
and public schools of Cleveland. Was a merchandise broker from 1881-83. Member firm of W. J. Hayes & Co., wholesale gro- cers, 1883-86. Member firm of S. F. & F. H. Haserot & Co. 1886-94. Vice president The Haserot Co. 1894-1903. President The Haserot Co. since 1903. Officer and director in The Haserot Canneries Co., The Mercantile Warehouse Co., The Hough Ave. Savings & Banking Co., and The First National Bank. Member Cleveland Board of Education for term 1905-07. Director Cleve- land Chamber of Commerce for two terms. Member from 21st district Ohio Republican State Central Committee 1903-05.
CHARLES BABCOCK
Charles Babcock, Cleveland. Babcock, Hurd & Co., wholesale grocers. Born Aurora, Portage county, O., Jan. 28, 1853. Edu- cated in the common schools and Cornell University. Began career with Babcock, Hurd & Co. in 1873 and became a mem- ber of the firm in 1876. Director Union Steel Screw Co., Bank- ers' Surety Co., and interested in a number of other corporations. Member of the Union, Colonial and Euclid clubs, Ohio Society of New York and Winon's Point Shooting club.
CLARENCE L. BARTSHE
Clarence L. Bartshe, Cleveland. Wholesale B
grocer. Litchfield, Ohio, March 7, 1872. Graduated public schools, Ke O. From 1889 to 1891 engaged as clerk with S. F. & F. Haserot & Company, 1891 to 1893 as salesman. Departmit manager The Haserot Company 1893-1901. Vice president le Haserot Company 1901-1906. Member of Cleveland Cham of Commerce, Cleveland Lodge B. P. O. Elks, and Clevelal Commercial Travelers Association. Politically a Republican.
ARTHUR A. WENHAM
Arthur A. Wenham, Cleveland. A. J. Wenham's Sons, Whd sale Grocers. Born Cleveland, Ohio. Educated in the pub schools of Cleveland, and a graduate of West High School. senior member of firm of A. J. Wenham's Sons, and is a interested in copper mining, rubber and match manufacturi industries. Member of the Union, Euclid and Bedford Hunt a Country clubs, and Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Politica a Republican and at one time was a member of Committee fifteen, which dictated the local policy of that party.
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EDWARD W. PALMER
Edward W. Palmer, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer Cleve- land Window Glass Co. Born Cleveland, O., Nov. 21, 1863. Educated in the public schools. Started in the present business 1879 in the glazing department. Has since been in every de- partment. Secretary and treasurer for the last twenty years, still serving. Director and treasurer Builders Exchange 1890- 1904. Member Chamber of Commerce and Builders Exchange. Member Cleveland Art club and treasurer for five years. Po- itically a Republican.
ABRAHAM TEACHOUT
Abraham Teachout, Cleveland. President A. Teachout Co. rn Manchester, Ontario county, N. Y., August 17, 1817. Edu- ted in the district sehools. Early life on his father's farm. ien boating on the Ohio canal. Built steam sawmill in Royal- 1. Mercantile and milling business Madison, O. Built flour 11 at Painesville, O. Went south at close of Civil War and tered the lumber business. Started present husiness 1873 ce president the Teaehout Sash, Door & Glass Co., Columbus, io. Director Penn. Door & Sash Co. Treasurer Ohio Chris- n Missionary Society. Member Old Settlers' Association of Western Reserve. Member Franklin Avenue Christian
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FREDERICK HERBERT PALMER
Frederick Herhert Palmer, Cleveland. Vice president Cleve- land Window Glass Co. Born Cleveland, O., May 2, 1865. Edu- cated in the public schools of Cleveland. Started in the Cleve- land Window Glass Co. in 1884. Elected vice president in 1895, still serving. One of the organizers and former president of The Cleveland Business Men's Convention League. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and Builders Exchange. Politi- cally a Republican and a member of the Episcopal church.
ALBERT R. TEACHOUT
Albert R. Teachout, Cleveland. Merchant. Born Royalton, Cuyahoga county, O., June 12, 1852. Educated in Painesville high school and Hiram College. Has been engaged in the same business for the past thirty-two years. Vice president and treas- urer the A. Teachout Co. President the Teachout Sash, Door . & Glass Co., Columbus, O. President the Teachout Realty Co. Trustee Olio Christian Missionary Society. Treasurer trust funds of O. C. M. Society. Politically Independent. Elder in Franklin Circle Christian Church.
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WILLIAM C. RUDD
William C. Rudd, Cleveland. President The Chandler & Rudd Co. Born Cleveland, O., July 22, 1845. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland. Was a partner with Mr. Chandler under the name of Chandler & Rudd, 1870. The firm being incorpo rated in 1889 as The Chandler & Rudd Co., and was made Presi dent. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Tippecanoe Club. Politically a Republican. Member Euclid Ave. Baptist Church.
LOUIS A. OSBORN
Louis A. Osborn, Cleveland. President The J. M. & L. A. Osborn Co. Born Cleveland, Ohio, May 27, 1865. Educated in the public schools. Started in the shipping department of Myers, Osborn & Co. in 1881. In 1888 he formed a partnership with his father, J. M. Osborn, which continued in the tin plate business of Mvers. Osborn & Co. Member of the Cleveland Chamber of Com- merce. Politically a Republican. Member of the First Baptist church.
GEORGE A. RUDD
George A. Rudd, Cleveland. Secretary and Treasurer T Chandler & Rudd Co. Born Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 2, 183 Educated in Cleveland public schools. Started as bookkeep with Chandler & Rudd in 1870. Upon the incorporation of t firm in 1889 was made Secretary and later was made Secreta and Treasurer. Member Chamber of Commerce. President F tail Merchant's Board of Cleveland. Politically a Republica Member East End Baptist Church.
GEORGE W. AVERY
George W. Avery, Cleveland, O. Manager wholesale depari ment The W. Bingham Corp'n. Educated in Cleveland publi schools. With the above corporation 33 years. Director il The W. Bingham Hardware Corp'n. Director in the Standar Tool Co. Director in Standard Welding Co. Director il Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co. Vestryman in Trinity P. an E. Cathedral. Member of Union club, Cleveland. Member o Roadside club, Cleveland. Member of Church club, Cleveland Member of Ohio Society of New York. Politically a Repub lican. Takes lively interest in national, state, local, civic and religious affairs.
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RUSSELL K. PELTON
Russell K. Pelton, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer The Scott Dry Goods Co., and manager of the Rose Building. Born Cleveland, O., Nov. S, 1856. Educated in Cleveland public chools. Cashier county treasurer's office 1875-1880. Cashier Erie Railroad Co. 1880-1887. Division freight agent Erie R. R. 887-1893. Engaged in the wholesale coal business 1893-1897. Abroad in 1897-1900. Then took the management of the Rose Building. One of the organizers of The Scott Dry Goods Co. n 1901. Elected its secretary and treasurer and still serving. Interested in other corporations. Member Cleveland Public Library Board 1895-1901. Member Glen Valley club. Mason, And politically a Republican.
JAMES ADAMS ROBINSON
James Adams Robinson, Cleveland. Born Ashland, Ohio, Nov. 1851. Educated the Ashland schools and Vermillion Insti- ute, Hayesville, Ohio. Entered the employ of Wm. Bing- am & Co, in 1871. Elected Assistant Treasurer of The W. Bingham Co., after its incorporation. Elected Secretary and Assistant Treasurer in 1903, and on the death of Hon. William Bingham, became Treasurer of the company. Treasurer, Board f Trustees of The Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Member of the Century Club. Member Chamber of Commerce rustee of The Presbyterian Union. Veteran of Troop A.
WILLIAM B. WHIPPLE
William B. Whipple, Cleveland. Vice President The Scott Dry Goods Co. Born Lynn, Mass., June 17, 1863, Educated in public schools. Started in the Dry Goods business at Woon. socket, Rhode Island 1878-1884. Then came to Cleveland and was with Crow & Whitmarsh 1884-1901. Was one of the organizers of The Scott Dry Goods Co., in 1901. Elected Vice president and still serving.
STEPHEN BUIIRER
Stephen Bulirer, Cleveland. Ex. Mayor and merchant. Born near Zoar, O., Dec. 25, 1825. Educated in schools of Zoar, working at same time in woolen factory; also attended sheep. At age of twelve was placed in a cooper shop, also worked in a brewery and slaughter house, and in the fields. At different tìmnes drove horses on the canal. Was discouraged at eighteen. Came to Cleveland in 1844. Worked as journeyman cooper. Opened cooper shop in 1850, and engaged in the rectifying busi- ness 1853, and is still actively engaged. Served in the Cleve- land City Council eight years. Elected Mayor of Cleveland 1867. Re-elected 1869. Politically a Democrat and a 32nd de- gree Mason.
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WILLIAM H. FOURNIER
William H. Fournier, Cleveland, Member firm of the Strauss Brothers Co. Born Cleveland, May 24, 1862. Educated in the common schools. Began career with present firm as stock boy and has been salesman, buyer and is now the manager. Inter- ested in street railways and various other enterprises. . Member Chamber of Commerce, St. Mary's Church, Knights of Colum- bus and the C. M. B. A
E. M. FOLSOM
E. M. Folsom, Cleveland. Merchant. Born Ohio City, O., Jan. 20, 1851, Educated in the common schools. From 1868 to 1870 clerk in the jewelry store of Chas. Gilman at Youngstown, O. Came to Cleveland in 1870 and entered the employ of S. H. Sheldon & Co., lumber dealers, as salesman, until 1877, In 1878 started in the feed business, and has continued at same since that time. Director People's Savings Bank Co. Organizer and director of the West Cleveland Banking Co. Member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and also of the Old Board of Trade. Politically a Republican and a member of the Congregational church.
MOSES GOODMAN
Moses Goodman, Cleveland. Vice president The Strauss Brd Co, Born Cleveland, Ohio, May 13, 1864. Educated in th public schools of Cleveland, Began career as an errand bo in 1878. Then salesman and buyer, and is now vice presider The Strauss Bros. Co.
LOUIS BLACK.
Louis Black Cleveland. Treasurer of the Bailey Co. Borr Hungary. Member of the firm of Bailey & Co. and the Lev Cloak Co. Manufacturers of Cloaks. Director Central Nationa Bank, Superior Trust & Savings Co., Acme Foundry Co., Mutu al Building & Investment Co., Vice President Tuscaloosa Cottor Co. Was the first Director of Fire under the Federal Plan under Mayor Rose. Member of the City Council two years fron the first ward. Colonel Second Regiment Knights of Pythias.
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EDGAR I. BURRIDGE
Edgar I. Burridge, Cleveland. Vice president and general manager The T. L. Brundage Co., wholesale butter and eggs. Born Skaneateles, N. Y., Nov. 9, 1858. Educated in the gram- mar schools of Auburn, N. Y. Hlas been identified with the dairy interests of the country all his life. Founded, published and edited for eight years "The American Creamery," the first creamery paper published in the country. Recognized as an expert judge of butter. Politically an Independent Republican.
CALVIN R. SCOULLER
Calvin R. Scouller, Cleveland. Secretary and sales manager, The J. B. Pearce Co. Born North East, Pa., Sept. 20, 1875. Educated in the common and high schools of North East and Erie Academy. Began business in a wall paper factory at Newark, N. J. Then traveling salesman for two Wall Paper firms for six years. Upon the organization of the J.B. Pearce Co. in 1901 became secretary, sales-manager and a director of the T. B. Pearce Co. Member Masons.
ROBERT F. MACKENZIE
Robert F. Mackenzie, Cleveland. President and general man. ager Robert F. Mackenzie Co. Born in Scotland, July 4, 1860. Educated in common schools of Kirriemuir, Scotland. Came to Cleveland in 1892. Was interested in the sugar business in the Windward Islands for four years. With Wuest-Mackenzie Co., manufacturing confectioners of Cleveland, for eight years. Mem- ber Masonic "Airlie Lodge," Kirriemuir, Scotland, and Knights of Pythias, Washington Lodge, No. 10, Cleveland, O. Inde- pendent in politics.
JAY B. PEARCE
Tay B. Pearce, Cleveland. President and treasurer The J. B. Pearce Company, Wholesale Wall Paper Merchants. Born Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1859. Educated in the public schools. For a number of years operated a department store in Niles, Ohio, retiring from which in 1902, located in Cleveland, and organized the above company. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Knight Templar Mason, and serves on the official board of the Enclid Avenue Christian church. Politically a Republican.
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ROBERT F. WILLIAMS
Robert F. Williams, Cleveland, Williams Bros. Co., Whole- sale Grocers. Born London, Canada, Dec. 31, 1856. Educated in the public schools and Business College, Detroit, Mich. Came to Cleveland in 1882 and organized the present company, from which time he lias conducted the same as sole proprietor. Also Director of Market National Bank. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and Cleveland Commercial Travelers. Is a K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner and Knight of Pythias.
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