Biographical Sketch of William Eldred Kelly

Kelly, William Eldred; manufacturer; born, Emporium, Pa., May 11, 1861; son of Andrew Emmons and Lorinda Lyman Kelly; educated, Towanda College, Towanda, Pa.; also ordinary business course; married, Cleveland, Aug. 23, 1882, Alice T. Brown; issue, Fred Eugene, Myrtle L. and Hattie L. Kelly; pres. and gen. mgr. The Kelly Reamer Co.; formerly vice pres. The Kelly Handle-Bar Co.; joint proprietor and mgr. The E. A. Hewett Co.; pres. and mgr. The W. E. Kelly Mnfg. Co.; pres. and mgr. The Safety Handle-Bar Co.; pres. and mgr. The Modern Toy & Novelty Co.; master mechanic and supt. of The Clark … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Benjamin C. Parrett

Parrett, Benjamin C.; real estate; born, Fayette County, O., 1879; son of Seth E. and Sarah Jane Creamer Parrett; educated, Washington C. H., Ohio, Grade and High School, Ohio State University, class 1902, degree B. Sc.; iron and steel chemist for five years; asst. supt. iron blast furnace, four years; real estate broker, two years; associate member Real Estate Board.

Biographical Sketch of Fred Sanford Crane

Crane, Fred Sanford; sales mgr.; born, Mantua, O., July 15, 1875; son of Simeon Charles and Laura L. Crane; educated, Mantua and Ravenna schools and Hiram College; married, Hudson, O., March 17, 1900, Alice E. Ellsworth; sales mgr. Burroughs Adding Machine Co., since 1903, Cleveland; member Masonic, Knight Templars, Consistory, Shrine, Automobile and Rotary Clubs, and Association of Credit Men.

Biographical Sketch of Herman Roubicek

Roubicek, Herman; masseur and chiropodist; born, Prague, Austria, May 2, 1855; son of Adelbert and Fanny Roubicek; German public schools of Prague, College of Hydro-Therapeutics of Sulz, Stangan, near Vienna; expert in Professor Wintemiss’ method; married, Prague, May 7, 1882, Miss Anna Roubitschck; two sons, Leo and Adelbert; drillmaster and file leader in the 24th Sharp-Shooters; member of “Maximilian Maximilian Club,” in Prague, a restricted and honorary military association; citizen of Cleveland since 1904; worked at profession since leaving the army; came to this country for a visit and liked it so well, concluded to stay; his son, Adelbert, is … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Louis Wolsey

Wolsey, Louis; rabbi; born, Jan. 8, 1877, Midland, Mich.; son of William and Frances Krueger Wolsey; educated, public and High Schools, Chicago, University of Cincinnati, B. A., 1899, Hebrew Union College, B. H. L., 1894; rabbi, 1899; post-graduate University of Chicago and Western Reserve University; married, June 12, 1912, Florence H. Wiener, daughter of Abraham Wiener, Cleveland; rabbi Congregation B’Ne Isreal, Little Rock, Ark., 1899-1907; rabbi Euclid Ave. Temple, Cleveland, 1907-; during incumbency new temple built at Euclid Ave. and East 82d; Chaplain-General Arkansas State Guard, 1905; member American Association of Political Science, Religious Education Ass’n, Central Conference of American … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Edward W. Moore

Moore, Edward W.; capitalist; born at Canal Dover, Ohio, July 1, 1864; son of Philip and Abby Moore; common school education; married Louise Chamberlain, of Cleveland, Oct. 28, 1891; began as office boy, Everett, Weddell & Co., bankers, Cleveland, 1880; clerk cashier’s office, Nickel Plate R. R., 1883-1888; with East End Bank, Cleveland, 1888-1890; one of organizers, 1891, sec’y and treas., 1891-1899, vice pres., 1900-1901, Dime Savings & Banking Co.; resigned; one of the organizers, 1901, Western Reserve Trust Co. (vice pres.); pres. Lake Shore Electric Ry. Co.; member Everett-Moore Syndicate; director in numerous electric and telephone companies in and … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William H. Evers

Evers, William H.; civil engineer; born, Cleveland, Nov. 18, 1871; son of Henry C. and Elizabeth Metzger Evers; graduated from the public schools of Cleveland with a scholarship to Case School of Applied Science; married, Cleveland, Sept. 17, 1895, Ottilie H. Niemam; three children, Julie, Esther, and Willie; county engineer of Cuyahoga county from 1899 to 1906; pres. The W. H. Evers Engineering Co. and The Concrete Flooring Co.; member Ohio Engineering Society and Cleveland Engineering Society; member of the Lutheran Church.

Biographical Sketch of Frank A. Sarstedt

Sarstedt, Frank A.; tax adjuster; born, Medina County, O., Aug. 27, 1864; educated, public schools, Cleveland; in the dry goods business, 1878-1881; with C. C. S. & St. L. R. R., 1881-1893; gen. mngr. Barrett & Columbia Brewing Co., 1893-1899: deputy county auditor, 1899-1901; appointed member board of Review by the state board of assessors and appraisers, 1901, and pres., 1904; serving to 1913; interested in several local corporations: Scottish Rite Mason, and K. Templar; Cleveland Commercial Travelers, National Union, Elk, Eagle; pres. Western Reserve Club, and originator Crawford Memorial Building, in E. 55th St.; Republican; Cleveland Athletic Club Recreation; … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Joseph Reiman

Reiman, Joseph; roofer; born, Germany, Oct. 22, 1867; educated in the public schools of Germany; married, Germany, 1886, Anna Kuehl; six children; lumber business four years; with Elaborated Roofing Co.

Biographical Sketch of Frank A. Scott

Scott, Frank A.; manufacturer; born, Cleveland, March 22, 1873; son of Robert Crozier and Sarah Ann Warr Scott; educated, grammar schools, Cleveland; tutored in Latin and mathematics by Prof. John H. Dynes; married, 1886, Bertha B. Dynes; issue, Katherine B., Chester B., Eleanor L.; married Faith A. Fraser, 1911; asst. sec’y Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 1895-1899; sec’y Chamber of Commerce, 1899-1905; sec’y and treas. Superior Savings & Trust Co., 1905-1908; receiver Municipal Traction Co., Cleveland, 1908-1909; sec’y-treas. The Warner & Swasey Co., 1909; member and chairman Military commandery, Chamber of Commerce, 1898, to date; vice pres. Associated Charities; director Humane … Read more

Biography of Augustus Keefer Boom, M.D.

AUGUSTUS KEEFER BOOM, M. D., holding a noteworthy position in Western Massachusetts, has done much both along private lines of practice and in the public service and as a leading physician of Adams he is considered one of the foremost men in his profession in this section. Giving to the world his highest endeavors, his progress governed by lofty ideals, and his ever forward looking attitude, Dr. Boom has made his influence strongly felt in various lines of current endeavor, as well as in his professional work. He is a member of an old and honored family of America, originally … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Alfred Fritzsche

Fritzsche, Alfred; west. mngr. General Fire Extinguisher Co.; born, Cleveland, May 21, 1869; son of Alfred and Caroline Snyder Fritzsche; public school education, Cleveland; married, Cleveland, June 6, 1894, Clara Neracher; issue, four children; director The Borden Co.; director and west. mngr. General Fire Extinguisher Co.; director The Wilson Dress Hook Co., and The General Time Recorder Co.; vice pres. Monroe Body Co.; mngr. and treas. U. S. Construction Co.; member Ohio Society of New York, Euclid and Cleveland Athletic Clubs.

Biographical Sketch of Henry G. Slatmeyer

Slatmeyer, Henry G.; general contractor; born, Cleveland, Cleveland, July 28, 1848; educated, common schools of Cleveland; in 1879, started in the contracting business; has continued in it ever since; erected the Perry-Payne Bldg.; director the National Woolen Mills Co., and the Pearl St. Savings & Loan Co.; member German-American Clubs Chamber of Commerce and Builders’ Exchange; Independent in politics.

Biographical Sketch of Newton Diehl Baser

Baser, Newton Diehl; mayor; born Martinsburg, W. V., Dec. 3, 1871; son of Newton Diehl and Mary (Dukehart) Baker; B. A., Johns Hopkins, 1892; LL. B., Washington and Lee University, 1894; married Elizabeth Lepold, of Pottstown, Pa., July 5, 1902; pvt. sec. to Postmaster-General Wilson, 1896-97; began practice at Martinsburg, W. Va., 1897; city solicitor of Cleveland, O., 1902-12; mayor of Cleveland, 1912-1913; re-elected 1913; Democrat; member Phi Gamma Delta. Clubs: Union, University.

Biographical Sketch of Worchester Reed Warner

Warner, Worchester Reed; manufacturer; born, Cummington, Hampshire County, Mass., May 16, 1846; son of Franklin J. and Vesta Wales (Reed) Warner; educated, district school, Cummington; (D. Mech. Sc., Western University of Pennsylvania, 1897) ; married, Cleveland, Cornelia F. Blakemore, of Philadelphia, June 26, 1890; learned machinist’s trade at Boston and at Exeter, N. H.; with Pratt & Whitney Co., Hartford, Conn.; 1870-1880, and at same time pursued studies in astronomy, and other scientific branches, and experimented in telescope building as a recreation; in 1881, with Ambrose Swasey, established firm of Warner & Swasey, incorporated as The Warner & Swasey Co., … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Peter Stilber

Stilber, Peter; florist; born, Austria-Hungary, Jan. 13, 1871; son of Peter and Catherine Miller Stilber; educated, public schools, Hungary; married, Hungary, Jan. 13, 1897, Erma Collen; issue, two children; 1906-1910, with Fred Burger, florist; owner of own business and is in the same location where he first started; decorator and designer; member Home Guards of America, No. 44; Metropolitan; member Limberger Bicycle Club, and Hungarian Church.

Biographical Sketch of Clarence E. Sanders

Sanders, Clarence E.; lawyer; born, Jacksonville, Ill., June 18, 1867; son of William and Cornelia R. Smith. Sanders; educated, Illinois College, 1889, A. B., Harvard University, 1896, LL, B.; associated with law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, since October, 1896; became member of the firm in July, 1911; member Union, Country, University, and East End Tennis Clubs. Recreations: Tennis and Golf.

Biographical Sketch of Charles Russell Miller

Miller, Charles Russell; lawyer; born, Canton, O., Oct. 1, 1858; son of William K. and Sarah Burwell Miller; educated, Canton High School and Canton Academy; married, Cleveland, May 9, 1883, Alice Evelyn Rose; issue, Wm. R. Miller, Mrs. H. C. Hyatt, Jr.; member of law firm, Weed, Miller & Rothenberg; presidential elector, 1896; major and assistant adjutant general, U. S. V., 1898-1899; commander-in-chief U. S. War Vet., 1906-1907; pres. Cleveland Bar Ass’n, 1913; pres. Commercial Law League, 1889; trustee First M. E. Church; Mason; member Loyal Legion, Military Order Foreign Wars, N. and M. O. Spanish-American War, U. S. War … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Frank B. Hiller

Hiller, Frank B.; mfgr.; born, Cleveland, Dec. 29, 1874; son of William F. and Christina Geiger Hiller; educated, Cleveland public schools; married, Cleveland, July 12, 1900, Emma E. Gross; three sons and one daughter; started in the sheet metal business at the age of 12, continuing about fifteen years, after which organized a partnership, bearing the same name as present concern, Cleveland Metal Roofing & Ceiling Co.; pres., gen. mgr. and treas. since the incorporation of the concern; doing a steadily growing business; member Builders’ Exchange; Mason, Lakewood Lodge, Cunningham Chapter.

Biographical Sketch of Adam William Kuechle

Kuechle, Adam William; treasurer; born, Sandusky, Aug. 3, 1873; son of Adam and Otilda Kilcher Kuechle; educated, public schools and business college; married, Cleveland, Oct. 19, 1904, Mable Rose Miller; issue, Katherine Mabel and Helen Louise Kuechle; started, in 1893, as private sec’y to L. E. and Albert F. Holden; sec’y Cleveland Sarnia Saw Mill Co., Ltd., of Sarnia, Ont.; director and treas. The Hollenden Hotel Co.; director, sec’y and treas. Hub Transfer & Storage Co.; director Goodhold Farms Co.; member Halcyon Lodge, F. & A. M., McKinley Chapter, Forest City Commandery, K. T., Al Koran Temple, N. M. S. … Read more