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WILSON A. PUTT
Wilson A. Putt, Cleveland. Supervisor of music in Cleveland public schools. Born Inland, Summit county, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1871. Educated in district schools and Akron public schools. Gradua- ted from Buchtel College, degree of B. S. 1895. Taught music in public schools of Rockport and Lakewood, 1896-97. Warren and Niles, O., 1898-1903. Assumed duties of supervisor of higher elementary grades in Cleveland 1903. Member Akron Lodge No. 363 B. P. O. E. Old Erie No. 3 F. & A. M., Warren, O. Mahoning Chapter No. 66. R. A. M. Warren, O. Warren Council No. 58, Warren Commandcry No. 39.
JOHN E. McGILV'REY
John E. McGilvrey, Cleveland. Principal of Cleveland Normal Training School. Born Hollandsburg, Ind., Fcb. 8, 1867. Ed- ucated in district schools of Indiana. Graduate Indiana State Normal School 1890. Graduated from Indiana University 1895, degrec of A. B. Taught district schools in Indiana 1883-86. Assistant, Department of Literature, Indiana State Normal, 1891. Principal of Paris, Ill., High School, 1891-94, Principal of Free- port, 111., Iligh School, 1895-96. Assistant professor of peda- gogy, University of Illinois, and State Iligh School Inspector 1896-99. Came to Cleveland in 1899, and has since occupied his present position. Member University club and the N. E. A.
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EDUCATORS
CHARLES P. LYNCH
Charles P. Lynch, Cleveland. Principal West High School, Cleveland public schools. Born Meadville, Pa., July 29, 1858. Educated in the public schools of Ohio. Grad. Allegheny College 1886, Deg. A. B .; in 1889, Deg. A. M .: in 1897, Post Graduate Deg. Ph. D. Phi Beta Kappa, 1898. "Taught in public schools Youngstown, O., 1876-81. Principal Warren High School 1886-91. Taught Latin at Central High School 1891-1902. Ap- pointed Asst. Supt. of Instruction 1902. Appointed Principal West High School 1906. Mem. Phi Delta Theta Frat. Member National Educational Assn. and Ohio State Teachers' Assn.
FRANKLIN H. KENDALL
Franklin II. Kendall, Painesville. Superintendent of schools. Born Steubenville, O., Jan. 15, 1862. Educated in Steubenville public schools and the Ohio Wesleyan University, graduating in 1887, degree of A. B. Principal of schools in Steubenville 1888. 91. Principal of Painesville High School 1891-1902. Superin- tendent of Painesville schools since 1902. Ilas been School Examiner for Lake county for last seven years. President Painesville Library Association. Politically a Republican.
HIRAM H. CULLY
Iliram H Cully, Cleveland. Principal of Glenville high school Born Dalton, O., June 3, 1861. Educated in the public schools Graduated from Mount. Union College 1887, degree of A. B Degree of A. M. in 1890. Taught in ungraded schools, Wayn and Stark Counties. Taught school in Dalton, 1887-1890. The went to Barton, O., 1890-1895. Then to Glenville, 1895-1902 Upon the annexation of Glenville to Cleveland, 1905, was appoin ed principal of the high school. A Mason, member of Wood ward Lodge. Republican in politics and a member of the Metl odist church. Holds membership in the Ohio Teachers' Asso ciation and in the National Teachers' Association. -
J. POWELL JONES
J. Powell Jones, Cleveland. Supervisor of music in the Cle land high schools. Born South Wales, June 28, 1853. Educat in the University College of Wales and the Tonic Sol Fa C lege, London, England. Supervisor of music in the Painesvil Warren and Ravenna public schools. During the past four ye: has been supervisor of music in the Cleveland high schoc Director of The Harmonic Club and choirmaster Epworth M morial church, Cleveland. Director of the Painesville Vocal : ciety and choirmaster of St. James Episcopal church. Meml of B. P. O. E. and F. A. M. Politically a Republican.
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CHARLES E. CAREY
Charles E.
Carey, Warren, Superintendent of Schools, Warren, O.
Born Stanfordsville, N. Y., Oct. 20th, 1860. Educated in the common schools and Caszenva Seminary. Wesleyan University of Illinois, degree of A. M. Special course at University of Chicago. Taught district schools in Morris township, N. Y., in 1878. Garrettsville, N. Y., 1879, and Masonville, N. Y., 1884. Came to Conneaut, O., in 1885, and in 1897 moved to Warren where he has been since that time. Knight Templar Mason. Member National Education As- sociation, Ohio State Teachers Association. Politically a Re- publican and a member Presbyterian Church.
JAMES A. POLLOCK
James A. Pollock, Sylvania. Superintendent Public Schools of Sylvania. Born Providence township, Lucas County, Ohio, Oct. ), 1876. Educated in district schools and Waterville high school. Summer school at Ada, Wooster, and Cornell Uni- versity; and Ohio State University. Holds teacher's life certificate for Ohio. Worked on father's farm several years. Taught dis- strict school five years. Principal of the Miami School, Maumee, one year. Past five years Superintendent Sylvania Public Schools. President Lucas County Teachers' Association, two terms, and now serving second term as member Lucas County Board of School Examiners. Member Lincoln Club, Toledo. Grand Rapids, Ohio, Lodge No. 289 F. & A. M., Fort Meigs Chapter No. 29 R. A. M. Toledo Commandery No. 7, Knights Templars.
FREDERICK E. OSTRANDER
Frederick E. Ostrander, Warren. Principal Warren City High School. Born Masonville, N. Y., June 12, 1868. Educated in Masonville Union School, Delaware Institute and Mount Union College, degree of A. B. Post graduate course with Ohio Wes- leyan University. Principal of schools at Otego, N. Y .; East High School, Hartford, Conn. Came to Warren in 1893 as prin- cipal of the high school. Member of faculty at Wooster Summer School for four years. Member Ohio State Educational Asso- ciation, Northeastern Ohio Educational Association. Politically a Republican and member of the Methodist church.
ERNEST E. MERVILLE
Ernest E. Merville, Cleveland. President of the Spencerian Commercial School, founded in 1848. Born New York, Sept. 24, 1869. Educated in the public and private schools of New York. Held several business positions until 1893, when hc became associated with the Bryant & Stratton Business College of Buffalo as teacher. Continued with this institution for nine years, during which time he also practiced as a public accountant and auditor. In 1902 became associated with the Spencerian as secretary and was clected president in 1904. Politically a Re- publican and a member of the Methodist Church.
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EDUCATORS, CLERGYMEN, CAPITALISTS
IIENRY C. MUCKLEY
Henry C. Muckley, Cleveland. Assistant superintendent of in- struction Cleveland public schools. Born Tuscarawas county, O., Sept. 28. 1850. Educated in public schools and Oberlin College. Received degree of A. M. from Hiram College 1896. Taugiit school in Tuscarawas and Stark counties until 1875. Then in the village school at Mt. Union one year. Moved to Youngs- town and was principal of grammar schools until 1884. Then in Rayen High School one year. Came to Cleveland in 1885 and taught physics in Central High School eight years. In 1893 appointed supervisor of schools for Cleveland. Appointed second assistant superintendent schools 1901, and first assistant 1902. Member State and National Educational associations. Politically a Republican, and inember Cedar Ave. Disciple church.
REV. ANDREW J. SUPLICKI
Rev. Andrew J. Suplicki, Toledo. Pastor St. Anthony's Polish Catholic Church. Born Province of Posen, Poland, Oct. 17, 1869. Educated common schools Poland, St. Stanislaus, Cleveland, O., St. Mary's Institute, Dayton, O. Graduated from Resurrec- tional College of Berlin, Province of Ontario, Canada, in 1888. In 1888 entered St. Mary's Theological Seminary, Cleveland, and was ordained in 1893. In 1894 appointed Asst. Pastor St. An- thony's Church, Toledo. In 1894 Pastor St. Adalbert's Church, Berea. In 1901 pastor St. Anthony's Church, Toledo. Pres. Kuryor Ohioski Pub. Co. Vice Pres. for Ohio Polish Catholic Union. Vice Pres. Ex. Com. Polish Congress held in 1904.
FRANKLIN PAUL GEIGER
Franklin Paul Geiger, Canal Dover. Supt. schools, Canal Dover, O. Born Malvern, O., Jan 25, 1870. Educated in dis- trict schools Carroll Co., Mt. Union College, Normal, Commer- cial and Classical courses, taking degree of A. B., 1894. Princi- pal High School, Carrollton for one year. Then Asst. Principal Lancaster High School one year. Came to Canal Dover in 1897 and was Principal of High School for five years. Then appointed Supt. of Schools, which position was held for past four years. Holds Life Certificate from State for Common and High Schools. Has twelve year Diploma from Ohio Teachers' Reading Circle. School examiner. Member Exec. Com. County Institute. Pres. Eastern Ohio Teachers' Assn. Mason, Chapter and Comman- dery. K. of P., and Tribe of Ben Hur. Politically a Repub- lican.
C. N. SCHMICK
C. N. Schmick, Cleveland. Capitalist. Born Green town ship, Mahoning Co., Ohio, Feb. 26, 1841. Educated in th common schools and Mahoning Academy. Engaged in ger eral merchandise business, Canfield, Ohio 1860-70. Then Treas urer the Cherry Valley Iron Works, Latonia, O., for ten years Came to Cleveland in 1886, and has been engaged in bankin and real estate. Stockholder the Union National Bank. Pre: First National Bank, Leetonia, O., Leetonia Store Co., Color ial Drug Co., Cleveland. Trcas. Colonial Realty Co. and Roy; Realty Co. Treas. Warren Realty Co. and Cleveland Inves ment Co. 32nd degree Mason, Al Koran Temple, Mystic Shrin Member of the Union Club and Chamber of Commerce.
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JUDGES
IIENRY CLAY WHITE
Henry Clay White, Dec'd, Cleveland. Probate Judge 1887 intil death Jan. 15, 1905. Born Newburgh, O., Feb, 23, 1838. Educated Newburgh schools, Hiram College. Graduate, Law Department, University of Mich. 1862, degree LL. B. degree A. M. Hiram College 1891. Started practice, Cleveland, 1862. Elected Probate Judge six times, Noted authority on Arctic Explorations. Possessed most complete private library on Arctic subjects in America. Professor Testamentary Law, W. ₹. University and Medical Jurisprudence, Cleveland IIomeo- athic College, 1893 to death. Trustee in many public and char- table institutions, Chairman, Bd. Trustees Garfield Memorial. President for Ohio, Medico-Legal Society, Archeological Socie- y of America. K. T. Mason, K. P. and member Rowfant nd Colonial Clubs. Republican,
SIMPSON S. FORD
Simpson S. Ford, Cleveland. Judge Court of Common Pleas. Cuyahoga county. Born Jefferson County, O., Oct. 7, 1854. raduate Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa., 1881. Read law nad was admitted to bar in 1884. Commenced practice and con- nued same until 1892, when he was elected first president Board f Education under Federal plan; served four years; president vo terms. Then entered law department, city of Cleveland, Second Assistant Corporation Counsel, Two years later pro- oted to First Assistant. In 1899 elected Common Pleas Judge. e-clected in 1904 and still serving. Member Tippecanoe, Union eague and Colonial clubs; Board of Trustees Allegheny College; hì Beta Kappa Society.
ALEXANDER HADDEN
Alexander Hadden, Cleveland. Probate Judge Cuyahoga county. Born Wheeling, W. Va., July 2, 1850. Educated in district schools, Euclid, O .; high school, East Cleveland, O., and graduate Oberlin College 1873, Read law with Spalding & Dickman of Cleveland, Admitted to bar and began practice in Cleveland 1875. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 1882-85. Pros- ccuting Attorney 1885-91. Formed partnership with Sheldon Parks 1891, firm name iladden & Parks, In 1903 firm changed to Wilcox, Collister, Hadden & Parks, and in 1904 to Collister, Hadden & Griswold. Appointed Probate Judge by Gov. Herrick 1905, and elected to that office Nov. 7, 1905. Member faculty law department Western Reserve University, as professor of criminal law and law of damages. Politically a Republican.
THEODORE L. STRIMPLE
Theodore L. Strimple, Cleveland. Judge common pleas court, Cuyahoga Co. Born Richland county, Ohio, April 25, 1859. Graduated Baldwin university 1884, degree Ph. B. Admitted to bar in 1886. Taught school prior to this time, County school examiner 1889-91. Formed law partnership with Frank N. Wil- cox, now deceased, until appointed assistant prosecuting attorney 1891. Served until 1895. Appointed prosecuting attorney in 1895. Elected 1896. Served until 1898, when he was elected to the bench. Member of the Chamber of Commerce and Colonial clubs.
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JUDGES
HARVEY R. KEELER
Ilarvey R. Keeler, Cleveland. Judge Common Pleas Court, Cuyahoga county. Born Harlem, Delaware county, O., July 1, 1858. Educated in the district schools and graduated from Granville College 1880, degree A. B. Came to Cleveland 1881. Read law and admitted to bar 1889. Started practice here and continued same until appointed Prosecuting Attorney by the Judges in 1899. Elected Prosecuting Attorney 1899. Re-elected in 1902. Elected to the bench 1904. Elected trustee of Gran- ville College 1900 and still serving. K. of P. and member of Tip- pecanoe club and several fraternal societies. Politically a Re- publican and member of the Baptist church and Chamber of Commerce.
GEORGE H. SCHWAN
George H. Schwan, Cleveland. Judge Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga Co. Born Cleveland, O., March 27, 1860. Educated in the Schools of Cleveland. Graduated from Concordia College, Ft. Wayne 1879. Took Post Graduate course Concordia Univer- sity, St. Louis, Mo. Read Law and admitted to bar in 1882. Began practice in Cleveland and continued same until elected to the Bench in 1904. Appointed by Gov. Nash to Police Court in 1901 to fill out an unexpired term. Member of a number of political organizations. Politically a Republican and member of German Lutheran Church.
WVM. A. BABCOCK
Wm. A. Babcock, Cleveland. Judge Common Pleas Court. Born Shalersville, O., Jan. 9, 1851. Educated district schools of Portage County, Ohio. Graduated Hiram College in 1873, and Cleveland Law College in 1875 with degree of LL. B. Com menced general practice of law in Cleveland in 1876. Appointed Director of Law for City of Cleveland in 1900. Elected Judge of Court of Common Pleas in 1901. Politically a Democrat.
DUANE H. TILDEN
Duane II. Tilden, Cleveland. Judge Cuyahoga County Cot of Common Pleas. Born in Nelson, Portage County, Oh May 15, 1861. Graduated from Hiram College in 1884, Degi Ph. B. Read Law with Sherwood & Denison, of Cleveland a admitted to the bar 1887. Started practice in Cleveland a continued same until his election to the Bench in 1902. Me ber of the University club. A Mason. Politically a. Democra
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JUDGES
GEORGE STANTON ADDAMS
George Stanton Addams, Cleveland. Juvenile and Insolvency Judge. Born in Harrison county, O. and attended the public schools at Salem, O., and then the Oberlin College. He graduated n law at the Cincinnati Law School and came to Cleveland where he has practiced law for many years. On December 1, 1905 he was elected to the position of juvenile and insolvency udge for Cuyahoga county. Politically he is a Democrat.
NICHOLAS P. WHELAN
Nicholas P. Whelan, Cleveland. Police Judge. Born 1859 at Utica, N. Y. Received his education in the district schools near that city and at the Whitestown Academy from which he graduated. He graduated also from the Niagara Y University and from the law department of the University of Michigan in 1888. Was admitted to the bar at Columbus in the same year, settling in Cleveland to practice law. For a number of years he practiced general law and in 1903 was elected police court judge. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. Politically a Democrat.
THOMAS HI. BUSHNELL
Thomas H. Bushnell, East Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Bur- ton, Geauga county, O,, Aug. 17, 1856. Educated at Western Reserve college, finishing in the last year of college at Hudson. Received degree of B. A. from Adelbert college in 1882, and degree of M. A. in 1885. Read law with Williamson, Beach & Cushing, Cleveland. Admitted to the bar in 1885. Began prac- tice in Cleveland, then in Wisconsin for ten years, returning to Cleveland in 1896. Appointed Judge of Insolvency and Juvenile Court, Cuyahoga county, in 1904, by Gov. Herrick. Politically a Republican.
DAVID LADD ROCKWELL
David Ladd Rockwell, Ravenna. Judge Probate Court. Born Akron, O., Aug. 11, 1877. Educated in Common schools, Ra- venna, and graduated from Western Reserve Academy 1897. Took an Academic course at Kenyon College. Elected mayor of Kent. O. in 1900, and served two terms. Elected probate judge of Portage county in 1902, re-elected in 1905. Still serving. Vice president City Banking Co., Kent. Member Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity. Member Masons, K. of P., I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E. and Royal Arcanum. Member Ohio Democratic State Central Committee.
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EX-JUDGES
HENRY CLAY RANNEY
Henry Clay Ranney, Cleveland, Lawyer, Born Freedom, O., June 1, 1829, Educated public and private schools, Admitted to bar at Warren, O., 1852. Practiced there until 1855, then moved to Ravenna, Came to Cleveland about 1878 and continued prac- tice until 1902, when he retired. Trustee John Huntington Benevolent Trust, Art and Polytechnic Trust and Society for Savings. Member State Board of Charities. Dir. Guardian Trust Co., Cleveland Stone Co., Continental Sugar Co., Citizens Savings & Loan Ass'n, Buckeye Fish Co., C. & P. University and National Clubs. Member National, State and City Bar Ass'n, 32d degree Mason, Senior Warden St. Paul's Church. Pres, Trustees, Diocese of Ohio. Politically a Democrat.
GEORGE B. SOLDERS
Geo. B. Solders, Cleveland, Lawyer, Born Detroit, Mich., July 1, 1850, Left an orphan at two, robbed of his inheritance and thrown upon the world at ten, his education was secured during his struggles for existence. Served as telegraph and Associated Press operator, Appointed train despatcher B. & M. R. R. 1872. Came to Cleveland 1873 and compiled the first ab- stract books. Admitted to bar 1875. Police Judge 1883-84. Judge Common Pleas 1889-94. Pres. Baldwin Hotel Co., German Theater Co., Type Telegraph Co, and other corporations. Mem- ber Cleveland Gesangverein, Altenheim and other German so- cieties. Member Masons, I. O. O. F. and charter member Cen- tury Club.
HENRY W. SENEY
Henry W. Seney, Toledo, Lawyer and Ex-Circuit Judge of Ohio. Born Tiffin, O., May 23, 1847. Educated at Heidelberg College, Tiffin, O., and Notre Dame university, South Bend, Ind. Read law at Ada, O., and admitted to the bar in 1873, Began practice at Kenton, O., same year. Practiced until 1884, when elected Circuit Judge of Ohio, Re-elected in 1890, served eleven years and six months, then resigned. Came to Toledo in 1896. Formed firm of H. W. & Allen J, Seney in 1906, Presi- dent American Tri-Motor Co. Interested in other corporations. Delegate National Democratic Conventions at Cincinnati in 1876, and St. Louis in 1888,
JOHN C. HUTCHINS
John C. Hutchins, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Warren, O. May 7, 1840. Educated in public schools of Warren and Oberlin College. Graduated Albany Law School 1866. Enlisted 2nd Ohio Cavalry 1861, being elected Second Lieutenant, afterwards First Resigned 1863 account injuries, Began practice at Youngstown Came to Cleveland 1868, entered firm Hutchins & Ingersoll, com posed of his father, Hon. John Hutchins, and J. E. Ingersoll 1873 became member firm Ilutchins, Campbell & Johnson Elected Prosecuting Attorney 1877 of Cuyahoga county, on. term. Elected Police Judge 1883, two terms. Elected Judg Common Pleas 1892. Appointed Postmaster Cleveland 1895 Member Cleveland Public Library Board 13 years, president years. Member Euclid club, Member First Class Loyal Legion Vice president Cleveland Civic Federation,
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JAMES HUMPHREY HOYT
James Humphrey Hoyt, Cleveland. Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley, lawyers. Born Cleveland, Nov. 10, 1852. Graduate Brown Uni- versity 1874, degree A. B., and Harvard Law School, 1877, de- gree LL. B. Admitted to bar 1877. Started practice Cleveland, firm Sherman & Hoyt; 1878, firm of Willey, Sherman & Hoyt; 1881, firm of Sherman & Hoyt; 1885, firm Sherman, Hoyt & Dustin; 1894, present firm opened. An officer and interested in a number of corporations. Member Union, Tavern, Euclid, Country, Roadside and University clubs, Cleveland, and Metro- politan, Century, New York Yacht and University clubs, New York. Politically a Republican.
HOMER II. McKEEHAN
Homer H. McKeehan, Cleveland. Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley, lawyers. Born Hillsboro, O., June 27, 1870. Educated in the public schools and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University 1892. Read law with Sherman, Hoyt & Dustin, Cleveland. Ad- mitted to the bar and commenced practice in Cleveland in 1894 with the firm of Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley, and became a member of the firm in 1902. Member of the Union, Euclid, University and Heimit clubs. Politically a Republican.
HERMAN ALFRED KELLEY
Herman Alfred Kellcy, Cleveland. Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley, lawyers. Born Kelley's Island, O., May 15, 1859. Graduate Buchtel College 1879, degree B. S. and A. B. in 1880. Har- vard Law School and Goettingen University, Germany. Admit- ted to bar in Michigan in 1882. After one year's practice in Detroit, came to Cleveland and admitted to bar in Ohio in 1883. Member firm Stearns & Kelley 1885-92. First Assistant Corpo- ration Counsel City of Cleveland 1892-94. Member firm Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley since 1894. Secretary, treasurer and trustce Cleveland Museum of Art. Has made a specialty of admiralty law. General admiralty counsel Pittsburgh Steamship Co., Great Lakes Towing Co. and others. Member Union, University, Country and Euclid clubs. Politically a Republican.
H. CLARK FORD
H. Clark Ford, Cleveland. Ford & Snyder, lawyers. Born Cleveland, O., Aug. 25, 1853. Educated in the public schools Graduated from the University of Michigan in 1875. Admitted to the bar in Ohio 1878. President The Garfield Savings Bank Co. President The Williamson Co. Member of the Executive Committee The Cleveland Trust Co. Trustee Oberlin College. Member of the Union club. Politically a Republican.
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ANDREW SQUIRE
Andrew Squire, Cleveland. Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, At- torneys at Law. Born Mantua, Portage Co., Ohio, Oct. 21, 1850. Educated public schools and graduated from Hiram college 1872, Degree of A. M. Degree of LL. D. from Hiram and Kenyon colleges. Read law with Cadwell & Marvin. Admitted to bar 1873 and commenced practice in Cleveland. Director Citizens Savings & Trust Co., Bank of Commerce, National Association, Cleveland Stone Co., Cleveland & Pittsburg Railway Co., and various other corporations. 32nd degree Mason and a member of Union and other clubs in Cleveland and elsewhere. Politically a Republican.
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FREDERICK LYMAN GEDDES
Frederick Lyman Geddes, Toledo. Brown, Geddes, Schmettau & Williams, Lawyers. Born Adrian, Mich .. Nov. 10, 1850. Graduated from Adrian High School and University of Michi- gan, A. B. 1872., A. M., 1875. Engaged in practice of law, (Barton) Smith & Geddes, 1875-81. (Clarence) Brown & Geddes since 1882. Now member of above firm. During re- cent years exclusively engaged in corporate legal business. Di- rector and officer in many corporations. 33rd degree Mason. Grand Commander of Knights Templars of Ohio. Politically a Republican.
WM. B. SANDERS
Wm. B. Sanders, Cleveland. Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, Lawyers. Born Cleveland, O., Sept. 21, 1854. Educated in the schools of Jacksonville, Ill. Graduated from Illinois College in 1873. Graduated from Albany Law School in 1875, and shortly after was adınitted to the New York bar. Came to Cleveland and became member firm of Burke, Ingersoll & Sanders. In 1888 appointed Judge of Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga Co. to fill vacancy caused hy resignation of Judge Mckinney. At the next election was elected to the same position, and in 1890 resigned and resumed practice of law as a member of present firm.
HARVEY D. GOULDER
Harvey D. Goulder, Cleveland. Goulder, Holding & Masten lawyers. Born Cleveland, March 7, 1853. Educated public schools. Read law with John E. Cary and admitted to the ba 1875. Started practice alone and in 1892 formed firm of Goulde & Holding. Firm changed to Goulder, Holding & Masten 1896 Still actively engaged. General Counsel for the Lake Carriers Ass'n since its organization 1891. Counsel for a large numbe of transportation companies, Pres. Bankers' Surety Co. ani Dir. in a number of other corporations. Member Union, Euclid Colonial, Country, Roadside, Rowfant. Cleveland Yacht, Con gregational and Gentlemen's Driving Clubs, Cleveland; Detroi Club, Detroit, and Ellicott and Transportation Clubs, Buffalo Politically a Republican and member of the Congregationa Church.
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JAMES WADE
James Wadc, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born at Niskayuna, New York, January 28, 1824. Educated at Schenectady Lyceum, onesville Academy and graduated with degree of Civil Engineer rom Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1842. Came to Cleveland 1843. Read law with Wade & Hurlbut; and Payne, Vollson & Wade. Admitted to bar 1845. Formed partnership with Hon. H. B. Payne in 1848, known as Payne & Wade. Dissolved in 1850, when entered firm of Willson, Wade & Vade, composed of Hiram V. Willson, Edward Wade and James Vade. Dissolved in 1854, when formed partnership with Robert . Payne. Dissolved in 1866. Since practiced alone.
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