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RT. REV. CHIAS. D. WILLIAMS
Rt. Rev. Chas. D. Williams, Detroit, Mich., formerly dean Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, now bishop of the diocese of Michigan. Born Bellevue, O., July 30, 1860. Educated at Ken. yon College and Theological Seminary, Gambier, O. Degrees of A. B., A. M. and D. D., Kenyon College. Rector of the Church of the Redeemer at Fern Bank O., 1884-89. Rector of St. Paul's Church, Stubenville, O., 1889-93. Dean of Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, 1893-1906. President Hiram Ilouse and was president of the Cleveland Library Board. Trustee of Goodrich House and Kenyon College. Member Board of Mis- sions of the Protestant Episcopal Church, general convention of Protestant Episcopal Churches, and the Commission on Labor and Capital.
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REV. AUGUSTUS BYINGTON CHURCH
Rev. Augustus Byington Church, Akron. Pres. Buchtel Col- lege, Akron, O. Born North Norwich, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1858. Preparatory course at Clinton Liberal Institute, Ft. Plain, N. Y. Graduate Classical and Theological course St. Lawrence Uni- versity, Canton, N. Y., 1888. Degree A. M. Buchtel College 1899. D. D. 1902 St. Lawrence University, June, 1905. Degree L. L. D. conferred by Tufts College, Boston, Mass. Pastor Universalist Church, South Berwick, Me., 1888-1890. Universal- ist Church, North Adams, Mass., seven years. Universalist Church, Akron, four years. Instructor of Philosophy at Buchtel College two years. Acting president 1901 and president Buchtel College since 1902. Member Association of College Presidents and Deans, National Religious Educational Association, Michigan Political Science Association, Blue Lodge Masons.
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RT. REV. IGNATIUS F. HORSTMANN
Rt. Rev. Ignatius F. Horstmann, Cleveland. Bishop of Cleve- land, Roman Catholic diocese. Born Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 16, 1840. Educated for priesthood and ordained at Rome, Italy, June 10, 1865, degree D. D. Ordained priest June 10, 1865. Profes- sor at St. Charles Seminary, Philadelphia, 1866-77. Pastor St. Mary's church, Pinladelphia, 1877-85. Chancellor diocese Phil- adelphia 1885-92. Consecrated Bishop of Cleveland Feb. 25, 1892. Director Catholic Universe Publishing Co. and a member of the General Board, Civic Federation of Cleveland.
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REV. WILLIAM McMAHON
Rev. William McMahon, editor and manager the Catholic Universc. Born in Wicklow, Ireland, Feb. 9, 1847. Parents moved to America in 1850. Settled in Cleveland. Educated in private schools in Homestead and Cleveland. Graduate St. Louis College, Louisville, O., 1869. St. Mary's Seminary, 1872. Fol- lowed missionary work in Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood counties. Returned to Cleveland in 1874 and was appointed assistant pastor St. John's Cathedral. Pastor St. Bridget's Church since 1876. Appointed editor and manager Catholic Universe by Archbishop Elder in 1891. Sent around the world in 1898 by his congrega- tion on his silver jubilee of ordination. Published "Journey with the Sun Around the World." National Treasurer of the Catholic Total Abstinance Union, 1888-1889. Member Advisory Board of Cleveland Boys' Farm School.
RT. REV. MSGR. GEORGE F. HOUCK
Rt. Rev. Msgr. George F. Houck, Cleveland. Chancellor of the Diocese of Cleveland and secretary to the Bishop. Born Tiffin, O., July 9, 1847. Educated in St. Joseph's parochial school. Two years at Heidelburg College, Tiffin. Entered St. Mary's Seminary, Cincinnati to prepare for the priesthood, 1867. Called to St. Mary's Seminary, Cleveland by Bishop Gilmour, 1874. Ordained priest July 4, 1875. Pastor of St. Joseph's, Crestline, 1875-77. Appointed secretary to Bishop Gilmour, and Chancellor at Diocese, July, 1877. Chaplain, Cleveland Workhouse, 1877-94. Chaplain St. Vincent's Charity Hospital 1877-1905. Author of "The life of Bishop Rappe" and "History of the Church in Northern Ohio and Diocese of Cleveland." Appointed a domestic prelate, with title of Monsignor, July 25, 1905, by Pope Pius X.
THE RT. REV. MSGR. THOMAS P. THORPE
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Thorpe was born near Dublin, Ireland, February 26, 1838. After finishing his preparatory edu- cation, entered All Hallows College. Came to Cleveland in 1859. Two years later cmmerged as priest from Cleveland Dio- cesan Seminary. His first charge was in Toledo, 1861-2. As- sistant pastor Cathedral 1862-4. Pastor St. Mary's, Norwalk, 1864-8. Appointed pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, Cleveland, in 1870. Member of Bishop's Council for 27 years; also Infirm Priests' Board. Pope Leo XIII created him Came- riero in 1891. Founder of the "Catholic Universe." Was editor for three years.
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REV. JAMES P. MCCLOSKEY
Rev. James P. McCloskey, Toledo. Clergyman. Born Phil- adelphia, Pa., Jan. 9, 1868. Educated in the parochial schools of Philadelphia, St. Bonaventure's College, Allegheny, N. Y., and St. Mary's Theological Seminary, Cleveland, O. Ordained to the priesthood from St. Mary's Theological Seminary April 8, 1892. Member Ancient Order of Ilibernians and Knights of Columbus. Appointed rector of St. Patrick's church, Toledo, March 17, 1903.
THE REV. PATRICK FARRELL, D. D.
The Rev. Patrick Farrell, D. D., Cleveland. Born East Liver- pool, O., Oct. 28, 1862. Was graduated from the high school of his native town in May, 1879. Entered St. Charles College, Md., 1881, and finished with highest honors, 1885. Went to Rome, Italy, 1886, to enter the American College for the course of higher ecclesiastical studies. 1887 took degree of Ph. D. Ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal Parrochi in the Church of St. Appollinaris, July 27, 1890. Degree of D. D. was taken 1891. Appointed Curate at St. John's Cathedral, in which ca- pacity he continued until 1900, when he took charge of the parish as administrator and afterwards as pastor. His pastorate has been very successful. During various school terms he was acting-professor of Scripture and History in St. Mary's Semi- nary.
REV. GEO. J. VAHEY
Rev. Geo. J. Vahey, Cleveland. Pastor St. Columbkill's Church, R. C. Born Chelsea, Mass., June 24, 1863. Educated at Boston High School, St. Michael's College, Toronto, Canada, and St. Mary's Seminary, Cleveland. Ordained priest 1887. Pastor at Wellington and Missions nine months. Next assistant pastor St. John's Cathedral, Cleveland. Later became pastor of same cathedral. For past nine years has had charge of his present parish. Present new edifice built under his direction 1902-03, seating capacity twelve hundred.
REV. C. V. CHEVRAUX
Rev. C. V. Chevraux, Toledo. Pastor of Church of Immacu late Conception. Born Mandeure, France, Jan. 22, 1848. Edu cated at Louisville College, Louisville, O. and St. Mary's Sem inary, Cleveland, O. Ordained in 1874 by Bishop Gilmour i St. Mary's Academy, South Bend, Ind. 1874-1885 Assistan St. John's Cathedral, Cleveland, O. 1885-1897 Pastor St. Mary' Church at Norwalk, O. 1897-1900 Pastor St. Anne's Church a Fremont, O. Since 1900 pastor Church of Immaculate Cor ception at Toledo. Member C. M. B. A.
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REV. THOMAS W. LANE, D. D.
Rev. Thomas W. Lane, D. D., Cleveland, Presiding elder Cleveland District East Ohio Conference. Born Georgeville, l'a., Sept. 30, 1855. Educated in the public schools and graduated from Mt. Union College 1876, degree of A. B., and '79 degree of A. M. Degree of D. D. from Dickenson College 1894. First pastorate at Freeport, O., and since has occupied various impor. tant pulpits until 1900, when he came to Cleveland as presiding elder. Managed building of churches at Bellaire and Alliance. Represented East Ohio Annual Conference at General Confer. ence at Chicago and Los Angeles, Trustee Mt. Union College. President Alumni Association Mt. Union College. President City Missionary and Church Extension Society of M. E. church, Cleveland, O., for five years. President Board Trustees Cleve- land Deaconess Home 1901-05.
REV. W. H. G. TEMPLE, D. D.
Rev. W. H. G. Temple, D. D., Cleveland. Pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church. Born in Fredericton, N. B., Canada. Graduated from Mount Allison University, Sackville, N. B. at 18, as B. A. Took M. A. three years later. Entered business life in St. John, N. B., and continued in such relations some years there and in Yarmouth, N. S. In 1885 gave up busi- ness to enter the ministry. His parishes have been, Sheffield, Mass., (1885-1888) ; Phillips Church, Boston, Mass. (1888-1895) ; Seattle, Wash. (1895-1905). Ile came to Cleveland, March, 1905. In 1898 Whitman College, of Walla Walla, Wash., con- ferred on him the degree of D. D.
REV. WILLIAM GASTON, D. D.
Rev. William Gaston, D. D., Cleveland. Pastor North P'res- byterian Church. Born Columbiana county, O., April 19, 1835. Educated in public schools of East Liverpool, O. Graduated from Washington & Jefferson College, 1858, degree of A. B. Graduated from Western Theological Seminary 1861. Later received degrees of D. D. and LL. D. in 1895. Pastor Pres- byterian Church, Smith's Ferry, Pa., 1860-65; First Church at Bellaire, O., 1865-80, Then came to Cleveland and has since been pastor of the North Presbyterian Church. Trustee Wooster University. Chaplain St. Andrew's Society, 1887-97. Chaplain Scott's Guards for five years. During the Civil War was in the service of the U. S. Christian Commission in the army.
WORTHINGTON BRIGHTON SLUTZ
Worthington Brighton Slutz, Cleveland. Pastor Franklin Ave. Methodist church. Born Stark county, Ohio, July 19, 1856. Edu- cated district schools and graduated from Mt. Union college, receiving degree of B. Ph. and A. M. Received honorary de- gree of D. D. from Baker University. Hlas traveled extensively in Egypt, Palestine and Continental Europe. Engaged in News- paper business for a year prior to graduation from college. En- tered Ministry 1881, Indiana. Transferred to Middle West 1893; serving two pastorates in eight ycars. Located in Pittsburg, Pa., at the Lincoln Avc. church. Transferred to present pastorate in 1904. Reserve delegate to General Conference of his church 1896. I,ccturer and speaker for special occasions. K. T. Mason.
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REV. HERBERT F. STILWELL
Rev. Herbert F. Stilwell, Cleveland. Pastor of the First Bap- tist Church. Born near Asbury, N. J., Sept. 1, 1856. Graduated from Bucknell university 1881. Degree of A. M. Received degree of D. D. 1902. Graduated from Crozer Theological Sem- inary, Chester, Pa., 1884. Received degree of D. D. McAllister college, St. Paul, Minn., 1901. First pastorate with George Dana Boardman for three years. At Freehold, N. J., 1884-95. Then to Calvary Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minn., 1895-98. First church of St. Paul 1898-03. Since then pastor of First Baptist church Cleveland. Trustee Denison university. Member Advisory "Board of one hundred" of Chicago univer- sity.
REV. CHARLES AUBREY EATON
Rev. Charles Aubrey Eaton, Cleveland. Clergyman. Born Nova Scotia, March 29, 1868. Educated at Amherst Academy, Nova Scotia. Received degree of B. A. from Acadia College, Nova Scotia, 1890. Graduated Newton Theological Institution, Mass., 1893. Degree of M. A. from Acadia 1893. Degree of M. A. from McMaster University, Toronto, 1896. Degree of D. D. from Baylor University, Texas, 1900. First pastorate at Natick, Mass., 1893-95. Bloor Street Baptist church, Toronto, 1895-1901. Came to Cleveland 1901 and has since been pastor of the Euclid Avenue Baptist church. Governor McMaster University four years. Trustec Denison University, O. Secretary Baptist Na- tional Convention, Canada, 1900. Editorial writer Toronto Globe. Associate editor Westminister Monthly, Toronto. Member Cleve- land Chamber of Commerce.
REV. CASPER WISTAR HIATT
Rev. Casper Wistar Hiatt, Cleveland. Congregational church. Pastor Euclid Ave Born Westfield, Ind., July 11, 1858. Graduated from Wheaton College, Ill., and Oberlin Theological Seminary. Degree of A. M. Received degree of D. D. Knox College. Has held pastorates in Columbus, O., Kalamazoo, Mich., Peoria, Ill., and since 1897 in present field. From 1889-1892 district secretary American Missionary Association. In 1901 published a volume of sermons entitled "Life." In 1905, a serial story entitled "Amalgam; A Study in Black and White." Has lectured extensively throughout the United States on literary and historic subjects. Corporate member of the American Board.
REV. WILLIAM B. HARTZOG
Rev. William B. Hartzog, Ph. D., Cleveland. Pastor of The Immanuel Baptist church. Born near Willshire, Van Wert county, O., May 29, 1863. Educated in the district schools, Northern Ohio University, Ada, O .; Union Biblical Seminary, Dayton, O .; Central University, Indianapolis, Ind. In addition to his pastoral duties is a popular lecturer, lectures being "The Light of the Nations" and "Sunshine and Sense." Is the author of "Sancti- fication, or a Study of the Higher Life," and "Ancient Masters and Jesus." Has had charge of pastorates at Martin's Ferry, O., Columbus, O., and Cleveland, O. Member of F. & A. M., Bed- ford, No. 375; I. O. O. F., Doan, No. 862; Forest City Tent, No. 457, K. O. T. M.
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REV. WILLIAM JOHN HYDE
Rev. William John Ilyde, Berea, O. Pastor of the Berea Methodist Episcopal Church. Born Belleville, Ontario, Marchi 9, 1863. Graduated from Albert University, Belleville, Ontario. Was home missionary in Dakota for eight years. Engaged in pioneer work and helped to lay the foundation of Methodism in the Dakotas. Came to present pastorate in September, 1904.
GLEZEN ASBURY REEDER, D. D.
Glezen Asbury Reeder, D. D. Presiding Elder of Cleveland District, North Ohio Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church. Descendant from Old New England families since 1636. Great grandfather settled in Western Reserve 1798. Glezen A. Reeder, Sr., and Nathaniel Reeder (father and grandfather) were hon- ored ministers. Within 100 years thirty relatives have either been Methodist ministers or their wives. Born in Cleveland and preached his first sermon here. Educated in public schools, grad- uated from Baldwin and Boston Universities. Joined the North Ohio Conference 1882. Professional life has been spent in his Conference as Pastor, Presiding Elder and Chancellor of Bald- win University. Delegate to General Conference 1904.
DR. HOMER J. SMITH ...
Homer J. Smith, Delaware. Clergyman and Lecturer. Born Fayette Co., Pa., Aug 31, 1846. Educated common schools of W. Va. and Pa., later at the Acadamy of Science, Pittsburg and Mt. Union College. Graduated from Illinois, Wesleyan Uni- versity, degree of M. A. 1883. Degree of Ph. D. 1884. Degree of D. D. from Scio College 1890. Then took charge of the parishes of Glendale, Pa., Brownville, Pa., Woodsfield, O., Irwin, Pa., Idianna, Pa., Kittanning, Pa., Butler, Pa., Blairsville, Pa. Then at the Scovill Avenue Church, Cleveland, four years. Town Street Church, Columbus, five years. Second Street Church, Zanesville four years. Spencer Church, Ironton, five years. Then to St. Paul's Church, Delaware, O., his present charge. Was acting Chaplain of the House during Gov. McKin- ley's administration. V. P. Ohio State Sabbath Association.
SAMUEL ROBINSON FRAZIER
Samuel Robinson Frazier, Ph. D., D. D., Youngstown, Born St. Clairsville, Belmont county, O., Feb. 23, 1846. Educated common schools St. Clairsville. Graduated Franklin College 1862; United Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pa., 1865. Licensed to preach 1865. Ordained June, 1867. Pastor at Monroe, O., 1867 to 1872; Third church, Pittsburg, 1872 to 1879, Act. secy. legation, professor of English literature Imperial University, Tokio. Came to Youngstown as pastor of Tabernacle church 1884. Received degree Ph. D., Curry University, 1893. Degree of D. D. Westminister College, 1899. Franklin D. D 1901. President Youngstown Humane Society. President Board Trustees Children's Home. Director Board Crittenden Home, Trustee Westminister College.
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REV. JOHN J. SHINGLER
Rev. John J. Shingler, Berea. Pastor the Congregational Church. Born London, England, May 8, 1864. Educated at Richmond Institute, London, England, and McDornorsville Insti- tute, Teumpee, U. S. A. Received the degrees of Ph. D. and A. M. Is now pastor the Congregational Church at Berea, (). Has been preaching ever since he was sixteen years of age.
REV. C. I. BROWN, A. M., D. D.
Rev. C. I. Brown, A. M., D. D., Findlay. President of Findlay College. Born Woodbury, Pa., December 11, 1861. Educated in the district school, Woodbury Academy and Dick- inson Seminary. Received Masters degree and degree of D. D. from Findlay College. Taught district school. Entered the ministry of Churches of God in 1888 and remained in active active ministry until 1905. In June, 1905, was elected president of Findlay College.
REV. EDWARD A. KIRBY, D. D.
Rev. Edward A. Kirby, D. D., Berea. Pastor of the Roman Catholic church at Berea. Born County Kerry, Ireland, Feb. 22, 1880. Educated at Laval University. Won the title of D. D. on June 27, 1902. By special dispensation from the late Pope Leo, ordained to the priesthood in Cleveland at the age of twenty-two, by the Rt. Rev. I. F. Horstmann, D. D., being the youngest doctor and priest of the church in America. Is the fourth member of his family who has made the priesthood his life work.
REV. EDMUND MELVILLE WYLIE.
Rev. Edmund Melville Wylie, Cleveland. Pastor Woodland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Born Coulterville, Ill., July 23, 1877. Educated in the public schools of Alexandria, Minn., and Drayton, North Dakota. University of Hamline, St. Paul, Minn., and graduated from University of Denver, College of Liberal Arts, in 1898 degree of A. B. School of Oratory in 1899. Graduated from Boston University School of Theology, 1902, degree of S. T. B. One and one half years post graduate work in Philosophy, Sociology and Economics at Boston Univer- city. Ordained to the Ministry in 1901. First pastorate Second Congregational church; Beverly, Mass., four years. Came to present charge in November, 1904. Politically Independent.
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CHARLES FRANKLIN THWING, D. D. LL. D.
Charles Franklin Thwing, D. D. LL. D., Cleveland. Presi- dent Western Reserve University and Adelbert College. Born New Sharon, Me., Nov. 9, 1853. Educated Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. Graduate Harvard University 1876, Andover Theological Seminary, 1879, degrees of D. D. and LL. D. Pastor North Avenue Congregational Church, Cambridge, Mass. 1879-86, of Plymouth Church, Minneapolis, Minn., 1886-1890. Author of numerous religious works. Educator and at present in executive work. Director Garfield Savings Bank Co. Mem- ber of Ohio Society of New York, and General Board, Civic Federation of Cleveland. Secretary of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
EDWIN FRANKLIN MOULTON
Edwin Franklin Moulton, superintendent of Cleveland schools. Born at Moulton Hill, banks of St. Francis river, Canada. His parents, however, were from New England. He came to \Vis- consin while yet a boy. Early education in district schools. Took preparatory course at Grand River Institute, Austinsburg, O. Entered Antioch College 1860. Finished his course at Oberlin College in 1865. Was principal of the New England Christian Institute, Wolfboro, N. II., two years. Returned to Ohio and was superintendent of Glendale schools one year. Then superintendent of Oberlin public schools seven years. In 1876 superintendent of Warren schools. Came to Cleveland in 1888 as supervisor of schools, later assistant superintendent, and in 1902 elected superintendent of instruction, still serving.
CHARLES SUMNER HIOWE
Charles Sumner Howc, Ph. D. Cleveland, President Case School of Applied Science. Born Nashua, N. H., Sept. 29, 1858, Educated in the public schools of Boston and Franklin, Mass. Graduate Mass. Agricultural College and Boston University, de- gree B. S. from both, 1878. Principal High School, I,ong Meadow, Mass., and Albuquerque, N. M., Academy, 1879-1881. Graduate student Johns Hopkins University 1882-83. Professor mathematics and astronomy Buchtel College, Akron, O., 1883-89. Degree of Ph. D. from Wooster University 1887. Professor of mathematics Case School of Applied Science 1889-1892. Acting president of same 1902-03. Since then president. Member American Mathematical Society, A. A. A. S., F. R. A. S., etc.
GEORGE BLAKE ROGERS
George Blake Rogers, Berea, Ohio. l'resident of Baldwin University, Born Oshkosh, Wis., April 5, 1864. Educated Cam- bridge, Mass., High School, Boston University, Drew Theo- logical Seminary and Post Graduate Department Boston Univer- sity. Has received the following degrees; A. M., Ph. D., B. D., and A. B. Director in the Equity Savings & Loan Co., The Babbitt & Crummel Co., The Brilliant Electric Co. and The Melody Publishing Co., all of Cleveland, Has devoted his en- tire life to educational work. Member Masons, Royal Arch Chapter, Knight Templar and Odd Fellows. Politically a Re-
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SAMUEL P. ORTH
Samuel P. Orth, Cleveland. Lawyer. President Board of Ed- ucation, Assistant United States Attorney. Born Capac, Mich., Aug. 1, 1873. Educated in public schools. Graduated Oberlin College 1896, degree of A. B. Law course University of Mich- igan. Graduated Political and Social Science Department, Colum- bia University, degree Ph. D. Professor political and social science Buchtel College 1898-1902. Honorary fellow in adminis- tration, Columbia University, 1902-03. Began law practice in Cleveland 1903. Botanist Cook Arctic Expedition, West Coast Greenland. 1894. Member American Political Science Associa- tion, Arctic club of America. Author works on political science and administration. Contributor to magazines and lecturer on political and economic subjects. Lecturer on international law, Western Reserve University, 1905. Republican.
SAMUEL WOLFENSTEIN
Samuel Wolfenstein, Cleveland. Superintendent, the Jewish Orphan Asylum. Born in Austria, December 10, 1841. Edu- cated in the High School in Bruenn, Moravia, Austria, and the Universities of Vienna and Prague. Was a Minister from 1862 to 1878, in Insterburg, Prussia, and St. Louis, Mo. Since 1878 has been Superintendent of the Cleveland Jewish Orphan Asy- lum. Member of the Independent Order of B'nai Brith and Free Mason.
CHARLES S. ORR
Charles S. Orr, Cleveland. Director of schools of Cleveland. Born Cedarville, O., Jan. 8, 1858. Educated in the grammar and high schools of Xenia, O. Engaged in book business in 1876 at Xenia. Later went to New York and was connected with Brentano's. Came to Cleveland in 1888 and was connected for several years with Taylor, Austin & Co. Appointed librarian of Case Library of Cleveland in 1890. Elected director of schools in 1905. Member of the State Library Commission. American Library Association, American Historical Association, and Rowfant club. Has published "History of the Pequot War," an cdition of Richard De Bury's "Philobiblon," and Merry- weather's "Biblomania in the Middle Ages." Politically a Re- publican.
GEORGE D. PETTĘĘ
George D). Pettec, Cleveland. Principal University School Born Sharon, Mass., July 24, 1864. Educated in local higl school and Phillips Academy, Andover, and Yale University Has been principal University School since 1900, coming fron Phillips Andover Academy, where he had been for thirteen years as registrar and assistant to the principal. Spent th year 1887-88 in France and Germany studying economics an transportation problems. Has published a text book on geometr and numerous educational monographs. An Independent Reput lican in politics.
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GUSTAVĘ A. RUETĘNIK.
Gustave A. Ruetenik, Cleveland. Principal of South High School, Cleveland. Born Tiffin, Ohio, August 9, 1857. Edu- cated Calvin College, Cleveland, and Gymnasia of Freienwalde and Schneidemuehl, Prussia. Received Degree of A. M. from Calvin College. Taught at Calvin College for four years. Then at Central High School four years, and West High School eight years. Has been Principal of South High since 1894. Was twice elected Vice president the Schoolmasters' Club of Cleve. lard ..
GEORGE W. EHLER
George W. Ehler, Cleveland. Supervisor of physical training, hygiene and school sanitation, Cleveland public schools. Born Cincinnati, O., Dcc. 23. 1865. Educated in public schools, Cin- cinnati and Penn. Military College, degree of C. E., 1885. Taught at East Greenwich, R. I., 1885-86, at Penn. Military College, 1886-87. Physical director Y. M. C. A. at Detroit, 1887-91, and at Brooklyn, N. Y., 1891-92; at Chicago, 1892-1904. Then came to Cleveland and took present position. Principal physical department Y. M. C. A. Training School 1892-99. Con- nected with national organization Y. M. C. A. Athletic League and Amateur Athletic Union. Member Board of Directors Central Y. M. C. A., Cleveland. Vice president Public School Physical Training Society.
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