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WASHINGTON WALLACE BOYNTON
Washington Wallace Boynton, Cleveland. Attorney. Born 1 Lorain county, Ohio, in 1833. Educated in the common and elect schools. Appointed a school examiner at Lorain at the ge of 22 years. He was admitted to the bar in 1856. In 1859 e was appointed prosecuting attorney of Lorain, later being ected two terms to that position. In 1876 hc was elected the supreme court of the state, resigning in 1881 to continue ie practice of law in Cleveland. In 1892 Mr. Boynton was ected judge of the circuit court for Cuyahoga county. Mr. oynton confines himself to special classes of business. Judge oynton spends much of his time at his home at Ridgeville, Ohio.
ALFRED GEORGE CARPENTER
Alfred George Carpenter, Cleveland. Carpenter, Young & Stocker, lawyers. Born Newville, Richland County, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1849. Educated public schools, Mansfield, O. Graduate Ohio Wesleyan University, 1873, degree A. B., degree A. M. 1876. Graduate I.aw Department University of Michigan, 1876, degree LL. B. Admitted to the bar 1875. Commenced practice 1876 and is still actively engaged. Elected Professor of Bills and Notes, Western Reserve Law School, 1896. Professor of Con- tracts, 1899, and since 1902 Professor of Pleadings and Practice. Director Horsburg & Scott Co., Ohio Sash & Door Co. and the Hart Mfg. Co. Member Colonial Club, Chamber of Commerce and the Euclid Ave. M. E. Church. Politically a Republican.
JAY P. DAWLEY
Jay P. Dawley, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Ravenna, O., March 7, 1847. Educated public schools Ravenna and Western Reserve College (now university). Read law with Judge Jas. M. Jones, Cleveland, and commenced practice in 1872. Formed partnership with Silas M. Stone, and 1880 with Judge Hord, and later Martin A. Foran. Since the dissolution of this firm has practiced by himself. Identified with nearly every noted criminal case in Cleveland as well as many throughout the state, besides caring for a large civil practice. Retained by Consol- idated Street Ry. Co. to defend its damage suits. Member Board Education 1882-84, Library Board 1882-85. Director Webb C. Ball Co. and Baldwin Hotel Co. Member Masonic order. Po- litically Republican.
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JOIIN M. HENDERSON
John M. Henderson, East Cleveland. Henderson, Quail & Sid- dal. Lawyers. Born Newville, Richland County, Ohio, April 14, 1840. Educated at Kenyon College and Miami University. Trust Officer of The Cleveland Trust Company. President of The Sheriff Street Market and Storage Company. President of Board of Trustees of Case School of Applied Science. Director in several banking and business corporations.
THOMAS H. HOGSETT
Thomas H. Ilogsett, Cleveland. Lawyer, Born Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, May 17, 1858. Educated in public and private schools of Ilillsboro. Graduate Cincinnati Law School, 1882, degree LL. B. Began practice at Hillsboro 1884, in partnership with Albert G. Mathews. 1888, formed partner- ship with S. F. Steele, and remained with him until 1895, then came to Cleveland and formed partnership with Judge George B. Solders. Appointed city law director 1899, two terms. 1891 en- tered the firm M. B. & H. H. Johnson. Director Lorain Street R. R. Co. Member Union and Euclid clubs. Politically a Demo- crat.
FRANK ADGATE QUAIL
Frank Adgate Quail, Cleveland. Henderson, Quail & Sidda Lawyers. Born Canonsburg, Pa., June 18, 1865. Educated public schools Canonsburg and graduated Washburn Colleg Topeka, Kansas, 1887, degree A. B. University of Michigan 188 degree LL. B. Admitted to bar in Ohio 1889. Began practic in Cleveland same year. Jan. 1895 entered firm of Henders & Quail, with J. M. Henderson. Firm changed to Henderso Quail & Siddall in 1904, G. B. Siddall being added, Director a number of corporations doing business in N. Ohio, Memb Union, Euclid, University and Colonial clubs and Chamber { Commerce. Politically a Democrat.
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GEORGE BENNETT SIDDALL
George Bennett Siddall, Cleveland, Henderson, Quail & : dall, Lawyers. Born Oberlin, O., Dec. 13, 1866. Educated public schools at Oberlin, and graduated from Oberlin Coll Degree A. B. 1891, and Western Reserve Law School. mitted to bar and began practice in Cleveland, 1896. With i of Henderson & Quail until 1904, when he became a men of firm. Secretary Lorain & Southern R. R. Co. Dire Peerless Motor Car Co., Ohio Quarries Co., New England and various other corporations. Member University, Hermi Clifton Clubs and Chamber of Commerce. Politically a Re; . lican.
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CHARLES RUSSELL, MILLER
Charles Russell Miller, Cleveland, Weed, Miller & Nason, awyers, Born Canton, O., Oct. 1, 1858. Educated in Canton ligh School and Canton Academy, Admitted to the bar of Ohio n Dec. 3, 1879, Presidential elector in 1896, President Com- mercial League in 1899, Major and Assistant Adjutant General 898-99, Judge Advocate General Spanishı War Veterans 1900- 901. Commander-in-chief United Spanish War Veterans 1905- 906, Formed present partnership in 1905. Member Loyal Le- ion, Member Union club, Cleveland Army and Navy club, Vashington, Politically a Republican, Author of Law of Con- iitional Sales,
MILLARD H. NASON
Millard H. Nason, Cleveland, Attorney-at-law. Born Frank- n, Mass., June 26. 1858, Member of the firm of Weed, Miller Nason, attorneys-at-law, Director and general counsel Euclid ivc. Trust Co., and the Equity Savings & Loan Co. Vice presi- ent Brilliant Electric Co. Vice president The National Asso- iation of Incandescent Lamp Manufacturers. President The ark Realty Co. President The Euclid Land Co. Vice president he Ohio Fire Clay & Coal Co, Director of the Colonial club. Republican in politics.
ALBERT H. WEED
Albert II. Weed, Cleveland, Weed, Miller & Nason, Lawyers, Born Patterson, N. J., Oct. 28, 1848. Graduated from Oberlin College, Class of 1872, Degree B, A, and afterwards A. M. Attended Law School at Ann Arbor, Mich. 1873-74. Admitted to bar in spring of 1875, and began practice in Cleveland, President Halliwell Copper Co. Secretary The R. F. Mackenzie Co. Senior member of the above firm, Was President Com- mercial Law League 1902-03. Member of Forest City Lodge Masons, Cleveland Chapter, Holyrood Commandery, Politically Independent,
WVMI. H. BEAVIS
11/m, H. Beavis, Cleveland. Lawyer, Born Brooklyn Tp, now City of Cleveland, Oct. 18, 1859, Educated in Cleveland schools and graduated from Law Dept. of Cincinnati College in 1883. Commenced practice in Cleveland, entering the firm of Beavis & Beavis and later the firm of Beavis & Johnson, Has always taken a part in German-American affairs, Dir. German- American Savings Bank, German Press & Plate Co., German Consolidated Newspaper Co., Wingate-Nusbaum Co., The Hall & Holmes Co,, and is attorney, executor and administrator of various cstates, Member of the Century club, German-American social club and Cleveland Gesangverein. Politically a Repub- lican,
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WILLIAM FINLEY CARR
William F. Carr, Cleveland. Attorney. Born Stark county, O., and at an early age removed with his parents to Mendola, Ill., where he received his education in the public schools and academy of that town, Graduated in law and removed to Cleve- land in 1876. He has since followed his calling in Cleveland with great success. Mr. Carr is a member of the Union Club and a Republican,
WILLIAM ROWLAND HOPKINS
William Rowland Hopkins, Attorney-at-law. Born at Johns. town, Pa., 1869, of Welsh parents, who removed to Alliance, O., 1871 and to Cleveland in 1874. Attended Cleveland public schools 1875-1881, Employed by Cleveland Rolling Mill Co. in wire mill 1881.84, and in offices 1884-91, Graduated from Western Reserve Academy in 1892; from Adelbert College of Western Reserve University in 1896, and from Backus Law School of Western Reserve University in 1899. Admitted to Ohio bar 1899. Author of "The Street Railway Problem in Cleveland," published by The American Economic Association, Member of the Cleveland City Council 1897-99. Chairman Re- publican County Committee 1902-03. Married to Ellen Louise Cozad 1903, Member of law firm of Hopkins, Bole, Cobb & Newcomb, Cleveland.
ARTHUR A. STEARNS
Arthur A. Stearns, Cleveland, Carr, Stearns & Chamberlain, Lawyers. Born Olmsted, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, July 18, 1858. Graduated from Buchtel college in 1879, Degree of A. B. and Harvard Law school in 1882, Degree LL. B. Received degree of A. M. from Buchtel college in 1883, Admitted to the bar and began practice in Cleveland in 1883. Practiced alone until 1885, then firm of Stearns & Kelley 1885 to 1890, and again alone until 1902, when firm Stearns & Chamberlain was formed, and in 1904 present firm was formed. Lecturer in Western Re- serve Law School since 1893. Member Union and Colonial clubs. Politically a Republican.
CHARLES T. BROOKS
Charles T. Brooks, Cleveland, Lawyer. Born Salem, Ohio, March 29, 1867. Educated Adams Academy, Quincy, Mass. Graduated Yale University, 1889, Degree A. B. Graduated from Law Department of Harvard University in 1894, degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar in Ohio in 1894 and began practice in Cleveland same year. Member Union, Tavern, University and Country Clubs, Cleveland, and University Club, New York City. Politically a Republican.
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FRANCIS CALVIN MCMILLIN
Francis Calvin McMillin, Cleveland. McMillin & Ingersoll, wyers. Educated in public schools and one year at Hiram College, Hiram, O., and four years at Bethany College, W. Va., raduating with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Director To- do & Western Ry, Co. Director and general counsel The Chi- ago, Lake Shore & South Bend Ry. Co. Director The Mayell Hopp Co. Director-president The Electric Adding Machine `o, Director The Schmitz-Horning Lithograph Co. Director the Scientific Apparatus Co. Member of the Masons and Knight emplar. Member the Electro-Chemical Society of the United tates and Europe. Member The Union and Euclid clubs.
ROBERT ERASTUS McKISSON
Robert Erastus McKisson, Cleveland. McKisson & Minshall, awyers. Born Northfield, O., Jan. 30, 1863. Educated in pub- ic schools LaGrange, Cleveland, and Oberlin College. Read aw with Webster & Angell. Admitted to bar and began prac- ice in Cleveland in 1889. Entered firm Webster, Angell & McKisson 1892. Admitted to U. S. courts 1892. Served in City Council 1894. Elected Mayor of Cleveland 1895, Re- lected 1897. Resumed practice of law 1899 and continued to late. Connected with various corporations, Member Cleveland Board Park Commissioners 1895-99. Established City Hall project and appointed Commissioners 1897. Established and uilt part intercepting sewer system, new waterworks tunnel, iver, lake front and other large improvements, 32nd degree Mason and Shriner and other prominent orders.
ALVAN F. INGERSOLL
Alvan F. Ingersoll, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Cleveland, O., April 5, 1859. Educated in Cleveland Central High School and Western Reserve College. Read law with Burke, Ingersoll & Sanders and admitted to bar and began practice in Cleveland in 1885. Entered the firm of Burke & Ingersoll 1890. Gave up general practice to act as attorney for Cleveland Electric Ry. Co., 1901-02. Then entered into partnership with F. C. McMillin, firm of McMillin & Ingersoll. Politically a Republican.
FREDERICK L. TAFT
Frederick L. Taft, Cleveland.
Smith, Taft & Arter (Law- yers). Born Braceville, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1870. Graduated, Newton High School in 1886, and in 1889 from Mount Union College, Attended Cincinnati Law School. Admitted to bar Dec. 1, 1891. being then twenty-one years of age, and became associated with Hon. Harry C. Mason, under the firm name of Mason & Taft. May, 1898, was appointed Assistant County Solicitor and held this office until Oct. 1, 1901, when he resigned to become associated with J. A. Smith, and the firm is now known as Smith, Taft & Arter. Chairman 21st Congressional Committee 1896, and of Republican Executive Committee 1897. Member State Central Com, 1900. 32nd Degree Mason, Knight Templar and a Shriner. Married Mary Alice Arter Oct. 28, 1901. Has two sons Kingsley Arter and Charles Newton Taft.
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WALTER D. MEALS
Walter D. Meals, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Mill Creek, Pa., Tan. 4, 1872. Educated in the public schools of Lewistown and Harrisburg, Pa., Juniata College of Huntington, Pa. Graduated from Keystone State Normal School 1888. Taught school in Min- nesota two years. Graduated law department, University of Mich- igan 1892, degree of I.L. B. Admitted to the bar and began practice in Lewiston, Pa. Came to Cleveland in March, 1894, and has practiced here since that time. Member Iris Lodge Masons, Criterion Lodge, K. of P., and B. P. O. E., No. 18. Chairman Cuyahoga County Republican Executive Committee 1898. 1899. 1900 and 1901.
ERWIN G. GUTHERY
Erwin G. Guthery, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born at LaRue, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1878, Educated in the public and high schools of LaRue. Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1900, degree of A. M. One year in law department of Ohio Wesleyan University. Came to Cleveland in 1900 and read law (clerkship and student) with Brewer, Cook & McGowan, lawyers. Admitted to the bar and began practice in Cleveland in 1902. Ilas made corporation law a specialty. Resident vice president and counsel, The American Fidelity Company of Montpelier, Vt., and identified with various corporations. Republican in politics and member
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CLIFFORD W. FULLER
Clifford W. Fuller, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Garretsville O., Feb. 6, 1864. Educated Garretsville public schools. Grac uated Allegheny College 1886. Received degrees A. M. and PF D. pro merito after post graduate course of study. Superir. tendent schools of Chardon, O., 1887-91. Admitted to bar Octo ber, 1890. Came to Cleveland in 1891 and commenced practic of law. Member of Cleveland Gatling Gun Battery for severa years, from which he resigned to join the Naval Reserves. I. 1898 was commissioned Captain of Co. I, 10th O. V. I., an. served in the Spanish-American War. Member of University Century, Hermit and Rowfant clubs. Member Masons and Mil itary Order of Foreign Wars,
JOHN H. PRICE
John H. Price, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Youngstown, O. July 31, 1878. Educated public schools, Rayen high school Youngstown; Mt. Union College; Ohio State University an Western Reserve Law School. Editor-in-Chief Mt. Union Coileg monthly and W. R. U. Law School annual. With Eighth Ohi Volunteers at Santiago in 1898. Lieutenant of engineers, O. N G. 1902-03. Engaged in newspaper work before admission t bar and traveled in Europe as newspaper correspondent, 1900 Edited history of O. N. G. and Ohio Volunteers. Directo Factory Mutual Insurance Co. General Counsel Associate Factory Mutual Insurance Co., New England, The Baker-Burwel Electrolytic Co. 32nd degree K. T., Mason, Shriner, Elk and member Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
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CHARLES F. MORGAN
Charles F. Morgan, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Oberlin, O., ug. 3, 1851. Graduated from Oberlin College in 1872. Ad- mitted to the bar in 1874, and still continues practice of law in leveland, at 628-9 Citizens' building.
EVAN HENRY HOPKINS
Evan Henry Hopkins, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Johnstown, a., Nov. 4, 1864. Educated Cleveland public schools, Western eserve Academy and graduate Adelbert College 1889, degree .. B. Harvard Law School 1892, degree LL. B. Began practice f law in Cleveland 1892. Sec'y Cleveland Publie Library Board 892-98. Member Board Park Commissioners 1900-01. Chosen Registrar and Professor Western Reserve Law School 1892, and Jean 1895. Still serving as both. Formed partnership with rank R. Herrick, firm name Herrick & Hopkins, 1893. Member University Club and Knights of Pythias. Politically a Republican.
EDWARD P. HATFIELD
Edward P. Hatfield, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Aurora, Por- tage county, O., Feb. 28, 1843. Educated in district schools and Kingsville Academy. Studied law at Warren and was admitted to the bar at Canfield, O., 1866. Began practice in Hubbard same year. Soon returned to Warren, and after practicing there a few months moved to Ravenna, O, and formed partnership with Henry C. Ranney. Elected Mayor of Ravenna 1882, re- signing same year. September, 1882, he came to Cleveland. Politically a Democrat.
CONRAD L. HOTZE
Conrad L. Hotze, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Mayence-on-the- Rhine, Sept. 1, 1839. Educated in public and private schools of Germany, Austria and France. Soon after coming to the United States in 1860 he took a position as teacher in Cincinnati High School, and 1867-78 was teacher in Cleveland High Schools. Admitted to bar and began practice in Cleveland 1878. With firm of Adams & Hotze until 1895. Since then practiced alone. In 1871-72 published works on elementary physiology and physics for use in grammar schools. Member French club. Attorney for Imperial German Consulate and also for Imperial Austrian Consulate. Politically an independent Democrat.
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VERNON H. BURKE
Vernon H. Burke, Cleveland, Lawyer. Born in Saybrook, O., Dec. 22, 1866, educated in district schools of Saybrook, Bry- ant and Stratton Business College, Cannisius College, Buffalo, N. Y., and graduate 1886, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind .. Degree L.L. B., B.S., B.A. & C.E. Commenced practice in Cleveland, later entering firm of Burke & Hoskins. Has been active in politics, serving as State Senator 1897-99. Trustee Ohio Republican League, 1898-1900. Dir. United States Mineral Co., F. L. Raymond Co., Cleveland Heating Co., National Bread Co., (N. Y.), National Bread Co., (Cleveland), Buckeye Boiler Skimmer Co. ( Toledo), Cleveland Salt Co., Tr. Cleveland Automobile club, Dir. Ohio Automobile Asso- ciation, Possesses one of the most complete private libraries in Cleveland.
BENJAMIN F. HOPKINS
Benjamin F. Hopkins, Cleveland. Railroad promoter and builder. Born at Cleveland, 1876, Educated in the publie and high schools of Cleveland, at Western Reserve academy and Adelbert College of Western Reserve University. One of the promoters of the "Belt line" and connected with various other railroads and construction enterprises, Is secretary and director of the Cleveland Short Line Railway Co., and of The Belt and Terminal Realty Co. Mr. Hopkins is an Elk and a Mason, being a Knight Templar and a Shriner.
CLIFFORD B. HASKINS
Clifford B. Haskins, Cleveland. Attorney-at-law. Born Clev land, Jan. 13, 1876. Educated in the publie schools. Gradual Western Reserve University 1897, and graduate of the law d partment of Western Reserve University 1899, degree of LL. ] Admitted to bar in 1899 and commenced practice, which 1 still continues, Interested in a number of corporations. Pol; ically a Republican.
SAMUEL C. BLAKE
Samuel C. Blake, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Euclid, O., Dec. 2 1855. Educated in public schools of Euclid, Shaw Academ and Oberlin College. Graduated University of Michigan wit elass of 1883, degree of LL. B. was president of class durin senior year. Began practice in Cleveland, 1883, continuing 1 present time. Served as Clerk of Euclid township 1880-8 Director Garfield Savings Bank, and interested in other corpor tions. Member Oriental Commandery, Knights Templar. Poli ically a Republican.
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ANDREW R. ODELL
Andrew R. Odell, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Garrettsville, O., April 1, 1850. Educated in the public schools and graduated rom Hiram College in 1873, degree of B. S. Read law at War- en. O., with Hutchins & Tuttle. Admitted to the bar and began ractice at Chagrin Falls, O., 1878. Came to Cleveland in 1894 nd has practiced here since that time. Member Knights of 'ythias. Politically a Republican and a member of the Euclid Christian church.
FRANK EVERETT DELLENBAUGH
Frank Everett Dellenbaugh, Cleveland, Ohio. Dellenbaugh, Fewman & Hintz, Lawyers. Born North Georgetown, Columbi- na county, Ohio, October 2, 1856. Educated public schools, Western Reserve College, University of Pennsylvania and Union w College formerly of Cleveland. Admitted to the bar in 377. Practiccd law continuously as a member of the law firm f Everett, Dellenbaugh & Weed until appointed common. pleas idge of the Third Judicial District of Ohio in April, 1905, by Villiam Mckinley, then governor of Ohio. Elected to same fice in November, 1896. Member of the Masons and K. of Member of Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Yacht club id Real Estate Board, Masonic club, and director in a number f corporations. Politically a staunch and stalwart Republican.
FRANK L. KUHN
Frank L. Kuhn, Cleveland. Lawyer, Born Northfield, Ohio, Nov. 9, 1863. Educated in public schools of Northfield, and a graduate of Western Reserve Academy 1883, and Adelbert Col- lege 1887, degree B. A., and in 1894 M. A. Read law with Judge W. C. Ong. Admitted to bar in Dakota City, Neb., 1889, Practiced three years in Tacoma, Wash., and in 1893 came to Cleveland, practicing alone. Mayor of Bedford, O., 1894-96. Member K. of P. Politically a Republican.
ADOLPH I. NEWMAN
Adolph I. Newman, Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Vandsburg, Germany. Feb. 7, 1874. Came to the United States in early youth, parents locating in Cleveland. Educated in public schools and Adelbert College. Read law at Western Reserve Law School. Admitted to bar and began practice in Cleveland 1897. Started practicing by himself, but is now a member of the law firm of Dellenbaugh, Newman & Hintz. Vice president Grabler Mfg. Co. Director in several corporations. 32nd degree Mason and member of the Excelsior and Tippecanoe clubs. Politically a Republican.
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HYMAN D. DAVIS
Hyman D. Davis, Cleveland, State fire marshal and lawyer. Born Youngsville, O., Oct. 11, 1860, Educated in the public schools and afterwards private tutor. Taught school and read law with Stone, Newby & Morrow, Hillsboro, O. Admitted to bar and began practice in Hillsboro, Served six years as Mayor of Hillsboro. Came to Cleveland 1898, With firm Holden & Davis, in 1899 firm Vessey & Davis, Appointed City Prosecutor 1900-1903. Then in firm Vessey, Davis & Manak to present time, Appointed State Fire Marshal 1894. Chairman Cuyahoga County Republican Executive Committee, Member Odd Fellows, K, of P., Maccabces, S. of V., B. P. O. E, and F. O. E. Politically a Republican.
CHARLES HIGLEY
Charles Higley, Cleveland, Lawyer. Born South Bend, Ind., Oct. 11, 1866. Educated in the public and high schools of Cleve- land, and Case School of Applied Science. Graduated from law department University of Michigan in 1890 with the degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar in June, 1890, and has practiced in Cleveland continuously since, Member of the firm of Higley & Maurer, which was formed in 1899.
FRANK C. MANAK
Frank C. Manak, Cleveland. Vessy, Davis & Manak, lawyer Born Mileysko, Bohemia, Jan. 11, 1872. Came to Cleveland 1875. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland and Wester Reserve Law School. Admitted to bar and began practice Cleveland 1891. With Benjamin C. Starr until 1901. Assistai Police Prosecutor until 1903, when he entered the present firt Appointed Chief Assistant State Fire Marshal, Organized Tl Vcela Building & Loan Association in 1896, and it now has subscribed capital stock of over $1,500,000, Member B. P. O. It and Knight of Pythias, Politically a Republican.
W. F. MAURER
W. F. Maurer, Lakewood. Lawyer. Born Cleveland, O., M 21, 1873. Educated in Cleveland public and high schools, a graduated from law school, Harvard University, in 1895, wi the degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar in October, 1895, a has practiced in Cleveland ever since. Member of the firm Higley & Maurer, which was formed in 1899.
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ROBERT B, NEWCOMB
Robert B. Newcomb, Cleveland, Lawyer. Born in New York v, N. Y., Oct, 26, 1872, Graduated from Western Reserve Idical College in 1893, Graduated from Baldwin University in 17 and Western Reserve Law School in 1899. Member of the 1 firm of Hopkins, Bole, Cobb & Newcomb,
FRANK F. GENTSCII
rank F. Gentsch, Cleveland, Lawyer. Born New Philadel- p , Ohio, July 22, 1874. Educated at New Philadelphia High Spol, three years' special course Georgetown University, Wash- on, D. C., languages and literature. Bachelor and Masters 11 d I F 'ee, Columbian University Law School Three years in Law ision, U. S. Pension Bureau, and two years in field as Special miner, located at Columbus, O,, and Lawrenceburg, Ind. Came toCleveland in 1898 and went into law office of L. A. Russell, a
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in 1901 formed partnership with Hon. L. Q. Rawson, which exists. Interested in several farms and business property. ber National Union and Vice Pres, Cuyahoga County Cabi- n that order, Appointed as one of Democratic members Board o Deputy State Supervisors and Inspectors of Elections for C ahoga County, for four years and was elected President.
JOHN R. McQUIGG
John R. McQuigg, East Cleveland. Lawyer. Born Wayne county, O., Dec, 5, 1865, Educated in public schools of Wayne county and Wooster University, Student law department Cor- nell University one year, Entered senior class of National Law School at Washington, D. C., graduating in 1890, Immediately admitted to bar of Ohio. Came to Cleveland in 1890 and formed partnership with Geo, B. Riley, under firm name of Riley & McQuigg, which firm has continued without change to the present time, Member of Cleveland Grays 1892 to 1898, May 1898, commissioned Second Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers, O. N. G. July, 1898, entered U. S. service as Captain 10th Ohio Infantry, serving until close of war with Spain, June, 1899, com- missioned Major, Corps of Engineers, O. N. G., which position he still holds, Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce,
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