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ISAAC REDER
Isaac Reder, Akron, O. Wholesale grocer. Born Austria. Hungary, April 4, 1859. Educated in the public schools abroad, and came to this country at the age of fourteen and completed his education. Engaged in the wholesale grocery business. Mem- ber Cleveland Commercial Travelers, U. C. T. No. 87, Akron. Member Masons, Akron Lodge, No. 83, F. & A. M .. Polit- ically a Republican.
NEWTON CASSIUS BOSWORTH
Newton Cassius Bosworth, Cleveland. President Bosworth Hardware Co. Born Solon, O., July 11, 1850. Educated ir district and high schools. Clerk for Parmely & Collins, gen eral store, Solon, O., 1867-70. Bookkeeper E. C. Blackman & Co. 1870-71. With Lockwood, VanDorn & Miller, now The Lockwood-Taylor Hdw. Co., 1871-82. Purchased Mr. Moore's interest in Burrows & Moore Hdw. Co. in 1882 and firm changed! to Burrows & Bosworth. In 1889 same was incorporated under name of Burrows-Bosworth Hdw. Co., and was made secretary and treasurer. President since 1894. Incorporated as the Bost worth Hdw. Co. in 1904, and elected president. President The Big Lake Land & Lumber Co. Member Masons. Politically a Republican.
BERNARD MILLER
Bernard Miller, Mayor of Lakewood, O. Born in Allegheny, Pa., Oct. 6, 1864. Educated in district and high schools of Alle- gheny, Pa. Came to Cleveland from Allegheny in 1891 and became engaged in the wholesale bakers and confectioners sup- ply business under the name of Bernard Miller Co. In 1901 consolidated with Schorndorfer & Eberhard under the name of The Schorndorfer & Eberhard Co., of which he is the vice pres- ident and manager. Also interested in other minor enterprises. Elected Councilman of Lakewood, O., in 1904 on the Repub- lican ticket, and elected Mayor of Lakewood, O., in 1905 on the Republican ticket.
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JOHN C. MeWATTERS
John C. McWatters, Cleveland. President The McWatters- Dolan Co. Born Newtonville, Canada, Sept. 17, 1853. Educated in the grammar schools. With D. S. & B. Adams, haberdashers, Toronto, Canada, 1863-1873. Then came to Cleveland, and with Mably & Hull 1874-75. Firm changed to E. R. Hull & Co. and became partner, and in 1892 firm again changed to the E. R. Hull & Dutton Co. General manager for same until 1899, when he organized The McWatters-Dolan Co. Elected president and still serving. Interested in other corporations. Royal Arch Mason, B. P. O. E., No. IS. Member Chamber of Commerce and Congregational church.
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CLAYTON A. TURNER
Clayton A. Turner, Cleveland. Manager Browning, King & Co's. Cleveland store. Born Schuyler Falls, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1860. Educated in the District schools and Academy at Kees- ville, N. Y. After finishing school in 1876, taught school one year at Norristown, N. Y. Then entered employ of The Boston Clothing Store, Keesville as Salesman and Bookkeeper, re- mained with them until 1881. General Agent The Crown Sew- ing Machine, Wisconsin. for one year. Resigned to accept posi. tion with Browning, King & Co., Milwaukee, Wis., as salesman. After five years in that capacity promoted to Manager Men's Furnishing Dept., and in 1894 was promoted to present_position. Member Knights of Pythias, Royal Arcanum and Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Politically a Republican.
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CHARLES A. DOLAN
Charles A. Dolan, Cleveland. V. P. The McWatters-Dolan Co. Born Ravenna, O., June 29, 1865. Educated St. Malachi parochial schools and Spencerian Business College. With Jacob Steinfield at age of thirteen as errand boy, stock boy and sales- man. In 1882 with the Cleveland Clothing Co., until 1885 as manager men's furnishing goods department. Firm then ab- sorbed by E. R. Hull & Co. Manager inen's furnishing department when firm changed to The E. R. Hull & Dutton Co., became in addition manager ladies' department. He had a general working interest in the firm until 1899, when he was one of the organizers of the present company. Member K. of C. club, Cleveland Auto- mobile club, Chamber of Commerce, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Knights of Equity, K. of C., Catholic Order of Foresters, and P. If. C.
EDWARD S. ROGERS
Edward S. Rogers, Cleveland. Pres. and Treas. of the English Woolen Mills Co. Born Springfield, Ill., Dec. 15, 1874. Edu- cated in the public schools. Organized the English Woolen Mills Co. 1896, Incorporated 1902. Elected Pres. and Treas. Still serving. Operates the largest retail tailoring business in the country and has stores and agencies throughout the United States. P'res. and Treas. of the Edward S. Rogers Co. Vice pres. of the Eastern Division of the English Woolen Mills Co., of New York. Interested in numerous other corporations. Thirty-second degree Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member of the Colonial Club, Cleveland, and the Detroit Club, of Detroit, Mich. Member of the Chamber of Commerce. Politically a Republican and memher of the Presbyterian Church.
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LOUIS BUSCHMAN
Louis Buschman. Cleveland. Senior member firm of W. Buschman & Co. Born Germany, December 14, 1844. Educated in Germany. Served the required time in the German army. Came to the United States in 1867, locating in Cleveland. En- tered manufacturing firm and remained twenty-eight years, twenty-six of which he was traveling salesman. Organized pres- ent firm, which succeeded J. Kraus & Co. in 1895. President Forest City Upholstering Co. Interested in other corporations. Member Knights of Pythias and C. T. A., being one of first members. Member German-American club and Cleveland Gesang- Verein. Trustce Woodland Avenue Presbyterian Church for a number of years, and now a member of the Second Presbyterian Church.
MILTON R. SLOCUM
Milton R. Slocum, Cleveland, President The M. R. Slocum Co. Born Lyndonville, Orleans Co., N. Y., August 4, 1859. Ed- ucated in the public schools. Traveling salesman for piano and organ manufacturers for about fifteen years. In 1897 opened a retail piano store, and in 1905 organized a stock company of which he is president. Member of the Elks, Commercial Travel- ers, Tippecanoe Club, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and various other organizations.
WILLIAM C. BUSCHMAN
William C. Buschman, Cleveland. W. Buschman & Co. Born Cleveland, O., June 3, 1868. Educated in the public schools. Began in the furniture business with J. Krauss & Co., 1885-95. Firm of J. Krauss & Co. succeeded by present firm in 1896. Vice Pres. Forest City Upholstering Co. and interested in other corporations. Member Cleveland Gesangverein and German American Club,
R. W. GAMMEL
R. W. Gammel, Cleveland. Manufacturing furrier. Born Prussia, Germany, March 31, 1850. Educated in the common schools of Germany until he was ten years of age, when his parents moved to this country and settled in Utica, N. Y. Entered the common schools of Utica, and after completing the course there, attended business college. Apprenticed to Jarrett, Dobey & Carpenter, furriers and hatters, where he learned the fur trade, and in 1872 entered business for himself. Came to Cleveland 1874, and associated with Fuller, Atwood & Easterbrook, later with Fuller, Bassett & Gammel. Retired from this firm, 1899, and entered business for himself. 32nd degree Mason and member Chamber of Commerce. Politically a Repub- lican. Member M. E. church.
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WILLIAM G. PHILLIPS
William G. Phillips, Cleveland. Phillips & Henley, Haberdash- ers. Born Euclid, O., March 9, 1864. Educated in the public schools. With the C., C., C. & St. L. R. R. 1884-1891. Then went to Denver, Colorado, and became hat salesman until 1893. Returned to Cleveland 1893. Identified with the hat and gents' furnishing trade for a number of years. Formed present firin of Phillips & Henley 1901. Member Knights of Columbus No. 310.
ERANIOUS RICE
Eranious Rice, Cleveland. Proprietor The Rice Bottling Co. Born Butler county, Pa., August 13, 1852. Educated in common schools of native county. Commenced career as grocery clerk in Rochester, Pa., where he remained three years. Came to Cleve- land in 1881 and has since been engaged in bottling business. President and treasurer Forest City Laundry Co. Vice president Lorain Street Savings Bank Co. Vice president Fischel Brew- ing Co. Knight of Pythias and member of German-American club.
WILLIAM J. HENLEY
William J. Henley, Cleveland. Member of firm of Phillips & Henley, haberdashers and hatters. Born Knox county, Ohio. Educated in public and parochial schools. Began career with the Western Union Telegraph Co., at Mt. Vernon, O., 1885. Took charge of B. & O. telegraph office at that point until its absorp- tion by the Western Union. Then with C. A. & C. Ry. in Motive Power department until 1887. Came to Cleveland with the Western Union Telegraph Co. Traveling salesman for the Winton Bicycle Co. and Standard Lighting Co., 1893-1900. Formed present firm in April, 1901. Charter member of Gilmour Council-No. 310 Knights of Columbus. Member B. P. O. E. No. 18 since 1888. Member Cleveland Grays.
HORACE G. WELTY
Horace G. Welty, Cleveland. Seedsman and florist. Borr. Tuscarawas county, O., October 22, 1849. Educated in New Philadelphia high school and Columbian University. Taught school twenty-four years. Civil engineer ten years. Contractor ten years. In present business three years. Superintendent of schools, Urichsville, O., 1873-75; Marion, O., 1876-81. In 1882 locating engineer on Mexican National and Texas Mexican Ry. 1893-97 professor physics and engineering Maryland Agricultural College. 1898-1904 instructor of physics and chemistry Cleve- land high schools. Owns greenhouses and store for sale of flowers, plants, trees, etc. Expert in discases of plant life and destruction of tree insects. Politically a Republican.
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EDWARD E. LAWRENCE
Edward E. Lawrence, Fairport Harbor, O. Marine supplies. Born Weston-Super-Mare. England, Feb. 14, 1865. Educated at Clarence School, Weston-Super-Mare. At the age of seven. teen entered into business for himself in his native town. Came to America in May, 1887, and clerked in a store for three years. Then started in business for himself and eventually pur- chased The Marine Supply Co., Fairport Harbor. Chairman Township Trustees. President Fairport Board of Education. Director Painesville Chamber of Commerce. Member Masons, Odd Fellows and Knight of Pythias. Major 3rd Battalion Uni- form Rank, K. of P. Politically a Democrat.
FRED BIEBER
Fred Bieber, Cleveland. President The Bieber Furniture Co. Born Germany, Aug. 13, 1853. Educated in the common schools. Came to America in 1870, and engaged as upholsterer with Vincent, Sturm & Co., 1870-75. From 1875 to 1880 with John Colby & Son, Chicago. In 1881 returned to Cleveland and entered the furniture business for himself. In 1900 The Bieber Furniture Co. Opened a branch store in Glenville. Member of Advisory Board of the Woodland Avenue Savings & Trust Co. Director German Baptist Publishing House. Politically a Re publican. Deacon and Trustee of the German Baptist Church.
HARRY DECKER
Harry Decker, Cleveland. Dry goods merchant. Born Cleve- land, O., Feb. 14, 1864. Educated in the public schools. Began career in the dry goods business in 1880, and for seven years was employed by others. In 1887 started in for himself at his present location in a small way, and gradually increased the busi- ness to its present proportions. Treasurer Economy Real Estate & Building Co. Director Lincoln Savings & Banking Co. Mem- ber Knights of Pythias.
R. H. FETTERMAN
R. H. Fetterman, Cleveland. Shoe Dealer. Born in Cleve- land and cducated in its public schools. At the age of twenty- one he entered the shoe business and has continued in it since. His first place of business was on Superior ave. From there he moved to Euclid ave., having stores in two different places. He finally moved to E. 6th st., where he has conducted a flour- ishing boot and shoe business for some years. Mr. Fetterman is a member of a number of German societies and a Republican in politics.
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HENRY ACKERMAN
Henry Ackerman, Marion, Merchant. Born in Germany, Feb. 2. 1845. Educated in the schools of Germany. Two years in German Army, came to America in 1868, settled in Crestline, Ohio, came to Marion 1869, Worked as barber at Marion for seven years, then entered the Musical Instrument business, has branch stores at Mansfield and Galion, Ohio. President Cen- tral Ohio Lime & Stone Co., President Moline Stone, Lime & Cement Co., President Home Building & Loan Co., President Ackerman Oil & Gas Co. Director Marion County Bank Co. Charter Member of B. P. O. E. and K. of P. Canby Lodge, Member I. O. O. F. Supreme representative of United States for state of Ohio. Order of Druids. Member of Commercial Club. Politically a Democrat.
LOUIS HAUSHEER
Louis Hausheer, Deceased, Cleveland, Born May 18, 1832. Before engaging in business for himself worked side by side with Thomas Maytham and a close personal friend of old time vessel owners like Alva Bradley, Philipp Minch and R. K. Wins- low. Started in business for himself as a ship chandler at the present location of the firm of Hausheer & Son in 1854, and later the firm grew and changed to the present name. Active in politics, serving six years as police commissioner under Mayors Nathan Payne, W. G. Rose and R. R. Herrick. Mr. Hausheer also held large vessel interests and was a director in the Richardson Transportation Co., the Norton Transportation Co. and a number of others. He married Miss Ottilie Rauch in 1858, widow still survives him, also three children, two sons, Louis Jr. and George W., a daughter, Mrs. Philip Minch.
GEORGE LINCOLN FORDYCE
George Lincoln Fordyce, Youngstown, Merchant. Born Scipio, N. Y., Sept. 29, 1860, Educated in the district schools, Clerk in country store at Scipio at the age of fourteen. Then in gro- cery store, Auburn, N. Y. Cuyahoga County National Bank, An- burn, N. Y. Began dry goods business in 1883 at present loca- tion. Stockholder in many local industrial enterprises, Director in the First National Bank, The Dollar Savings & Trust Co., The Ohio Leather Co, President Apartment House Co. An out-of-door advocate and well posted on birds of Eastern Ohio from personal observation in the field, Chairman of Republican County Executive Committee 1894, Served in City Council.
BLOOM F. MURDOCK
Bloom F. Murdock, Columbus, Wholesale fruit and produce. Born Roxhury, Morgan county, O., March 9, 1859, Educated in the common schools and three years at Beverly College, Bev- erly. O. Taught school in the villages of Watertown and Barlow, O. for four years. In 1884 engaged in the purchase and sale of farm produce of all kinds. Interested in farming and oil producing. Memher Masonic orders and Elks. Politically a Republican.
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CHARLES T. INMAN
Charles T. Inman, Akron. Merchant. Born Mesopotamia, O., September 21, 1859. Was graduated from Akron High School in 1877, and then took a four years' course at Cleveland College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1887. Came to Akron and engaged in the general merchandise business under the firm name of Inman Bros. President The Akron Hardware & Supply Co., Akron Wall Plaster Co. and the Harmony Coal Co. of Utah. Director Lake Erie Terminal Railroad. Member of Akron Lodge Masons. Politically a Republican.
RICHARD L. PALMER
Richard L. Palmer, Cleveland. President Callinan Construction Co. Born Cleveland, O., Aug. 26, 1853. Educated common schools of Cleveland, and took a course at Spencerian Busi- ness College. Was connected with the "Big Four" Ry. Co. in different capacities for twelve years. Deputy county treasurer for two years. Appointed director of fire, under R. E. McKisson. Promoted Cleveland and Chagrin Falls Electric Ry., also Chagrin Falls & Eastern Electric Ry. Secretary Home Gas & Oil Co. Vice president Baldwin Improvement Co. Member Owatano Lodge K. of P., B. P. O. E. No. 18, and Union League club. Politically a Republican.
HARRY H. SMITH
Harry H. Smith, Elyria, Harry H. Smith & Co. Wholesale and retail furniture, Carpets and house furnishings. Born Elyria, O Nov. 19, 1874. Educated in the public schools of Elyria. Start ed the present business in 1892, firm name Martin & Smith. Pur chased Mr. Martin's interest in January, 1894. Later sold an in terest to his brothers, Wm. F. Smith and Frank R. Smith. Be- gan the erection of a new Arcade store November 1905, one of the longest of its kind in the country. Member K. O. T. M., U. R. K. of P. and F. O. E. Politically a Republican.
MORRIS M. GLEICHMAN
Morris M. Gleichman. Cleveland. Architect. Born
in Austria, April 10, 1866. Educated in the common schools of Cleveland. Is engaged in the general practice of architecture. Identified with stone quarries and South American Concessions. Is a member of the Forest City Blue Lodge Masons, Webb Chapter. Scottish rite degree, DeWitt Clinton lodge, Grand Rapids, Mich. Is a 32nd degree Mason. Politically a Republican.
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BENJAMIN S. HUBBELL
Benjamin S. Hubbell, Cleveland. Architect, Born Leaven- worth, Kas., July 11, 1867. Educated Cornell University. In senior year won scholarship in architecture and was elected a member of the Sigma XI. Took degree of M. S. in architecture 1894. Now practicing architecture under the firm name of Hub- bell & Benes, which firm are architects for the Wade Memorial, Citizens' building, Cleveland School of Art and other important structures. Member Masons, Colonial club, Chamber of Com- merce and American Institute of Architects,
EDWARD ANSON RICHARDSON
Edward Anson Richardson, Cleveland. Architect and En- gineer.
Born Cleveland, O., Jan, 28, 1874. Educated common and High schools of Cleveland, Spencerian Business College and Case School of Applied Science. With J. N. Richardson from 1897-99. General Superintendent Sewer Construction Cleveland, 1900-01. Since then has been engaged in General Practice of Architecture and Engineering,
Commissioned officer Corps of Engineers. O. N. G. 1900.05. Well known among Yachtsinen of Lake Erie and Athletic circles. Senior member firm of Richard- son & Watts, Architects & Engineers. Member Ellsworth Blue Lodge Masons; Hillman Chapter; Cleveland Council; Oriental Commandery; Al Koran Temple Mystic Shrine. Cleveland Chapter American Institute of Architects; Y. M. C. A. Business Men's Club.
W, DOMINICK BENES
W. Dominick Benes, Cleveland. Architect. Born Prague, Austría, June 14, 1857. Attended schools at Prague, Cleveland public schools and Oberlin high school. Engaged in general practice of architecture, firm name Hubbell & Bencs, In 1873 entered into three year contract to study architecture with A, Mitermiler. Was connected with Coburn & Barnum, architects. about twenty years, and a member of this firm two years. Member of American Institute of Architects, The Cleveland Architectural club and Chamber of Commerce.
FRANK L. PACKARD
Frank L. Packard. Columbus, Architect. Born Delaware, O., June 11, 1866. Educated public schools, Studied architecture with F. A. Gartner. Took special course in Civil Engineering and Architecture, Ohio State University. Course of Architecture at the Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass. Studied with firm of Babb. Cook & Willard, Architects, New York City, until 1887. Then returned to Columbus and began practice. Formed partnership with J. W. Yost 1892, firm name of Yost & Packard, Purchased Mr. Yost's interest 1898 and now continues the prac- tice. Interested in a number of corporations. Makes a specialty of public and institutional buildings. Member Columbus Club, Ohio Club, Columbus Country Club and Arlington Country Clubs, Columbus. Member Chi Phi, College Fraternity.
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J. MILTON DYER
J. Milton Dyer, Cleveland. Architect. Born Middletown, Pa., April 22, 1870. Educated in common, high and manual train- ing schools, Cleveland. Case School of Applied Science. Re- ceived diploma from French Government at Ecole des Beaux Arts. Spent six years in Paris and one at Berlin Hoch Schule. With Brown Hoisting Co. as engineer two years. Professor of mathematics University School. Member University, Union, Euclid, Tavern and Hermit clubs. Member Chamber of Com- merce.
FRANK B. MEADE
Frank B. Meade, Cleveland. Architect. Born Cleveland, O., January 6, 1867. Educated in Cleveland public schools. Grad- uate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1888, Has been engaged in general practice of architecture since 1891. Po- litically a Republican. Member Sigma Chi. Member Cleveland Chapter, American Institute of Architects. President Hermit club. Director Century club. Member Euclid and Roadside clubs. Adjutant Gattling Gun Battery.
FRANK SEYMOUR BARNUM
Frank Seymour Barnum, Cleveland. Architect. Born No: walk, O., Nov. 25, 1850, Educated in common and high school of Norwalk. Assistant engineer with The Morris Run Coal Co Pennsylvania, Came to Cleveland in 1871. Engaged in th office of Joseph Ireland for four years, Opened an office an began general practice of architecture in Cleveland, Feb., 1876 Appointed Superintendent of Buildings Board of Education 1895. Charter member Cleveland Chapter American Institut of Architects. Member American Institute of Architects, Cleve land Civil Engineers' club, Chamber of Commerce, Rowfant clu and Tippecanoe club. Politically a Republican.
ROLLIN GERMAIN HUBBY
Rollin Germain Hubby, Cleveland, Architect. Born Cleve land, O., Feb. 21, 1870. Graduated from Trinity Military Inst tute, N. Y., class of '88. Two years at Lehigh University, elec trical engineering course, and continued course one year at Co1 nell University. Course of assaying and mining State School o Mines, Colo. Changed to course of architecture Massachusett Institute of Technology. Engaged in general practice a Buffalo two years. Then took course of architecture at Ecol Nationale des Beaux Arts, Paris, 1895-1900. Engaged in ger eral practice architecture in Cleveland since 1901. Membe Delta Phi and Theta Nu Epsilon, Country club, Camera an Cleveland Architectural clubs. Chapter American Institute Arch tects, Sons of American Revolution Society, Societie de Golf d Paris, Buffalo Society of Artists. Republican.
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WILLIAM MARSHALL SCOFIELD
William Marshall Scofield. Born Cleveland, Ohio, June 5th, 868. Educated in public and private schools of Cleveland. Commenced practice as Architect with Levi T. Scofield in 1890. Captain First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry in the war with Spain. Captain Thirty-first United States Volunteer Infantry in the Philippine Insurrection. Engineer Officer, Dept. of Mindinao Ind Jolo, on Staff of Brig. Gen, Kobbe. Captain Troop A, Ohio National Guard.
SHERMAN WRIGHT SCOFIELD
Sherman Wright Scofield, Architect. Born Cleveland, Ohio, Iarch 26, 1876. Educated in public schools of Cleveland, Uni- ersity School, Case School of Applied Science and University f Pennsylvania. Member of Troop A, 1st Ohio Volunteer Cav- lry, Spanish-American War, 1898. Member of Spanish War eterans, Zeta Psi fraternity, Hermit Club. Practicing Archi- cture with Scofield, Architects, since 1899.
LEVI TUCKER SCOFIELD
Levi Tucker Scofield, Cleveland, Architect, Sculptor and En- gineer. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 9, 1842. Educated in common and high schools. Enlisted in Battery D. 1st Ohio Light Artillery, April 15, 1861. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 103rd O. V. 1., in June, 1862, promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Captain. Engineer 3rd Div. 23rd Army Corps, 1865. Com- menced practice of architecture in Cleveland 1866. Athens In- sane Asylum 1867, Columbus Insanc Asylum 1869, Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Asylum, Xenia, North Carolina Penitentiary 1870, Cleveland Post Office 1880, Ohio Reformatory 1884, Cuya. hoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument as Architect and Sculptor 1886. Ohio Monument 1892, Organized firm of Sco- field, Architects, 1895. Fellow Institute of Architects 1870. Member of Loyal Legion and Army & Navy Post G. A. R.
DONALD CLEVELAND SCOFIELD
Donald Cleveland Scofield, Cleveland, Architect. Born Cleve- land, Ohio, May 9, 1874. Educated in common schools, gradu- ated from High School 1891, Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology 1896, Entered firm of Scofield, Architects, 1896, Mem- ber of Co. B, 10th O. V. I., Spanish. American War. Adjutant Engineer Battalion 1899, 1st Lieutenant Co. D, 1903. Killed in railroad wreck at Clifton Station, Pa., March 3, 1905, while enroute with Engineer Battalion to thic President's inaugura- tion. Member of Delta Upsilon fraternity and Spanish War Veterans.
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CLARENCE E. RICHARDS
Clarence E. Richards, Columbus. Richards, McCarty & Bulford. Architects. Born Jackson, Mich., Feb, 22, 1865. Educated in the common and normal schools of El Dorado, Kansas. Taught school in the common schools in Butler county 1883-87. Served as engineer in charge of construction of buildings and bridges for the South Western division of the Missouri Pacific R. R. 1887-88. Came to Ohio 1889 and to Columbus 1892, Became a member of present firm 1898, Interested in several corpora- tions but devotes his entire time to his profession.
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