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Odbert, H. S.; coal business; born, Youngstown, O., Aug. 18, 1875; first business experience, Akron, O., in the retail coal concern of Odbert & Roseman, 1889; with the Starret Bros. Construction Interests, 1892-1898; with the exception of 1893, which year was spent in the coal mines of his father; 1898, to date has been affiliated with The H. S. Odbert Coal Co., and various mining interests, with which the firm is concerned; in 1910, upon the death of his father, was elected pres. of the company; member Chamber of Commerce, Athletic, Keswick Golf, and Automobile Clubs.