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received A. B. degree from Cornell University in 1915; LL. B. degree from Western Reserve University in 1917. Admitted to the bar of Ohio June, 1917. Engaged in the practice of law in Akron; associated with the firm of Allen, Waters, Young & Andress until 1919. Enlisted in the United States Army May, 1917; served as First Lieutenant in Field Artillery of 37th and 4th Divisions; overseas on western front in France and Army of Occupation in Germany. Secretary The American Producers Co., The Doyle Tire & Rubber Co., vice president The Akron Exhibition Co. Member Portage Country Club, University Club, City Club, Masonic Order: Grotto; B. P. 0. E., American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Army and Navy Union, Phi Sigma Kappa and Phi Delta Phi fraternities. Member Civil Service Commission. Elected Prosecuting Attorney of Summit County November, 1920.


CHARLES M. DRURY.


Residence and office, Van Wert, Ohio. Born in Mercer County, Ohio, June 20, 1870. Son of Rev. W. H. and Sarah E. (Coil) Drury. Married to Josephine Schmidt; two sons: Harold E. and Charles Eugene. Educated in the public schools of Van Wert; graduate of Ohio Northern University, with A. B. degree, 1895; attended Ohio Wesleyan College. Admitted to the bar of Ohio June, 1910. Member of the firm of Walters & Drury. Director Farmers' Savings Bank of Scott. Member B. P. O. E., K. of P., Van Wert Bar Association. Member House of Representatives, 83rd General Assembly of Ohio from Van Wert. Republican.


ALONZO G. DUER.


Residence, 806 Oakwood Avenue; office, Suite 607 Gardner Building, Toledo. Born in Fredericksburg, Ohio, January 22, 1874. Son of Alson K. and Ellen E. (Sowers) Duer. Married to Kittie Church, September 21, 1896; one daughter : Mrs. Margaret. E. Wolf, of Toledo. Graduate of Millersburg High School, 1891; studied law in the office of Judge Wellington Stilwell, Millersburg. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1895; later to United States District Court. Member of the firm of Karch & Duer, Millersburg, 189596; Stilwell & Duer, Toledo, 1896-99. Member F. & A. M., W. O. W., Toledo Bar Association. Assistant City Solicitor, Toledo, 1910-14, and since 1918.


ALFRED L. DUFF.


Residence and office, Port Clinton. Born in Port Clinton, Ohio, October 16, 1878. Son of William and Madeline (Quast) Duff. Married in 1908 to Eleanor Magruder, of Port Clinton. Attended public schools, Port Clinton; Ohio State University, 1899-1900; Western Reserve University, 1900-02; received LL. B. degree from St. John's University, 1910. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1910; United States District Court, 1911. Member of the law firm of Graves, Stahl & Duff, of Port Clinton. Prosecuting Attorney of Port Clinton, 1915 to 1919. Member Port Clinton Yacht Club, Ottawa County Bar Association, Masonic Order, B. P. O. E., K. of P. Democrat.


BERNARD T. DUFFEY, JR.


Residence, 2320 Murray Hill Road; office, 1210 Swetland Building, Cleveland. Born in Rockford, Illinois, May 15, 1893. Son of B. T. and Lillian (Knapp) Duffey. Married to Carolyn Burton Ingersoll, July 20, 1916. Educated in the public and high schools of Detroit. Received degree of LL. B. from the Baldwin-Wallace College, 1915. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1915. Member of the firm of Ingersoll & Duffey, 1917-20. Director Dover Bay Country Club, Cleveland District Golf Association. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Independent politically.


WARREN JOSEPH DUFFEY.


Residence, 401 Rockingham Street; office, 518-524 Gardner Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, January 24, 1886. Son of Joseph A. and Rose E. Duffey. (Father connected for 30 years with New York Life Insurance Co.) Married to Marie L. Sawkins in Toledo, Ohio, on August 28, 1913; three children: Marie Ruth, Warren Francis and Natalie Grace. Attended public schools of Toledo, 1892-1900; graduate of St.


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John's University, Toledo, with A. B. degree, 1907, and A. M. degree, 1908; graduate of University of Michigan, Department of Law, with LL. B. degree, 1911. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, June 27, 1911; Ohio, June 29, 1911; United States District Court, Northern Division of Ohio, March 15, 1913; United States Supreme Court, .Washington, D. C., on April 13, 1917. Began practice in Toledo, with 0. S. Brumback, September, 1911; formed partnership with Henry A. Conlin, under firm name of Conlin & Duffey, April, 1912, which continued until the death of Mr. Conlin in December, 1913; since then in general practice alone. In 1916, George C. Bryce and Arthur W. Ryan became associated with him in the practice. Member U. of M. Alumni Club, Maumee River Yacht Club, B. P. 0. E., K. of C., Inverness Club, Toledo Club, Toledo Chamber of Commerce, Lucas County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Member General Assembly of Ohio from Lucas County, 1913-14, and was author of Mechanics' Lien Law; act regulating the sale and traffic in cocaine, morphine and other drugs; actively supported the Reform Judiciary Bill in 1913, and was chairman. Committee on Ways and Means. Member the Committee on Codes, Courts and Procedure, Manufacturers and Commerce, and Public Utilities; elected on Non-Partisan ticket as member City Council of Toledo, representing Fourth Ward, 1918-19. General counsel National Retail Lumber Dealers' Association of Chicago, but retains his practice in Toledo.


BRANT M. DUNCAN.


Residence, 1843 Rudwick Road; office, 1026 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in Millersburg, Ohio, June 30, 1879. Son of John C. and Isabel Duncan. Attended Millersburg High School; received B. S. degree-from St. Lawrence University; attended Ohio State and Western Reserve Law Schools. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1907. Member of the firm of Howell, Roberts & Duncan. Member Phi Delta Phi, City Club, Cleveland Bar Association.


WILLIAM McKINLEY DUNCAN.


Residence, 2028 East 88th Street; office, 1201 Leader-News Building, Cleveland. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 19, 1873. Son of Andrew J. and Sarah (McKinley) Duncan. Married to Viola Deetrick, of Youngstown, Ohio, October 18, 1899. Attended Pittsburgh public schools; Rayen High School, Youngstown, Ohio, one year in Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Admitted to the bar of Ohio October, 1894; to United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, eastern division, 1897; United States Circuit Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1899; United States Supreme Court, November 6, 1911. Associated of Northern Ohio

with Squire, Sanders & Dempsey in the general practice of law in Cleveland. Member of the following Cleveland clubs: Union, Athletic, Mayfield Country, Hermit, Shaker Heights Country, Tippecanoe, Cornell, City, Chamber of Commerce, American Museum of Natural History, Cleveland, American and Ohio State Bar Associations; Court of Nisi Prius; Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States; Ohio Society of New York. Republican.


THOMAS X. DUNIGAN.


Residence, 1765 Carlyon Road, East Cleveland; office, 310 Citizens Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, December 31, 1893. Son of Frank B. and Katherine E. Dunigan. Graduate of St. Agnes primary school, Cleveland, 1908 ; Loyola High School, 1912 ; St. Ignatius College, with degree of B.A., 1915; Western Reserve University, with LL. B. degree, 1918. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1918. Associated in practice of law with Harrison B. McGraw, since April 1, 1919. Served in United States Naval Reserve force during World War. Member City Club.


WILLIAM DUNIPACE.


Residence, 415 W. Wooster Street; office, 118 1/2 N. Main Street, Bowling Green. Born in Scotch Ridge, Ohio, October 10, 1879. Son of Wm. W. and Lizzie (Adams) Dunipace. Married to Edna Smith, December 27, 1905. Primary education received in country schools; attended Ohio Northern University, 1898-1905; granted degrees of B. Ped., 1901; B. S., 1902; B. C., 1903; LL. B., 1904. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 22,


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1905; United States District Court, 1908. Member of the firm of Dunipace & Solether. 1908-11. Member Masonic Order, M. W. A., Ohio State and Wood County Bar Associations. Prosecuting Attorney of Wood County, 1909-11. Democrat.


THOMAS S. DUNLAP.


Residence, 2119 Elandon Drive, Cleveland Heights; office, Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Wooster, Ohio, July 28, 1867. Son of Silas G. and Lucy J. (Goodrich) Dunlap. Married to Lillian C. Hartman, October 31, 1894; one child: Genevie (Hogan). Attended public and high schools of Orrville; Wooster University, 1887; University of Michigan, 1890. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1890; later United States Courts. Member of the firm of Meals & Dunlap, 1894-95; Johnson & Dunlap, 18971907. Assistant County Prosecutor Civil Department, 1916-17. In 1918 was appointed Judge Court of Appeals; elected, 1918. Member Ohio State Legislature, 1902. Member Beta Theta Phi; Ohio State and Cleveland Bar Associations. Democrat.


D. F. DUNLAVY.


Residence and office, Ashtabula. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, March 1, 1885. Son of James and Nora (Hussey) Dunlavy. Married to Beryl Fetterman, July 15, 1912; two children: Pollyanna and Doris. Attended public and high schools, Ashtabula; University of Michigan Law Department. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1906; Michigan, 1907; later United States Circuit and District Courts. City Solicitor, Ashtabula, 1912; Prosecuting Attorney, Ashtabula County, 1913. Democrat.


ROBERT C. DUNN.


Residence and office, Bowling Green. Born in Bowling Green. Son of Robert and Helen (Van Tassel) Dunn. Married to Myrtle E. Bridgeman, March 14, 1915; one son, Robert Bridgeman. Attended public and high schools of Bowling Green; graduate of Denison University, 1910; Ohio State University Law Department, with degree of J. D., June, 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1913 ; United States District Court, May, 1914. Associated with Harry E. King, Toledo, July, 1914, to January, 1915 ; since that date junior member of the firm of Harrington & Dunn. Served in the Naval Reserves, Great Lakes, Illinois, during the war, and as County Secretary Liberty Loan organizations and other drives before enlistment. Member Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Delta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa fraternities; Masonic Order: Knights Templar, Shrine; B. P. O. E., K. of P., Wood County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Member House of Representatives of 83rd General Assembly of Ohio from Wood County.


ALTON C. DUSTIN.


Residence, East Cleveland; office, Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in Richfield, Summit County, Ohio, October 9, 1859. Son of Ebenezer and Rebecca (Roudenburk) Dustin. Attended public schools in Richfield, Summit County, and in Hinkley and Chatham, Medina County, Ohio; preparatory work at Mount Union College; attended Ohio Wesleyan University and Western Reserve University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1886; later United States District Court; United States Supreme Court, January, 1895. Member of the following firms: Sherman, Hoyt & Dustin; Hoyt & Dustin; Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley; Hoyt, Dustin, Kelley, McKeehan & Andrews; Hoyt, Dustin, McKeehan & Andrews; Dustin, McKeehan, Merrick, Arter & Stewart. Member Union, Country and Mayfield Clubs. Republican.


MARSHALL N. DuVAL.


Residence and office, Steubenville. Born in Wellsburg, West Virginia, March 10, 1873. Son of William G. and. Henrietta (Stewart) DuVal. Attended New Alexandria Village School; Wellsburg High School; Mt. Union and Scio Colleges; Ohio State and Ohio Northern Universities. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1904. Engaged in the practice of law at Steubenville, Ohio. Member Ohio General Assembly from 1900 to 1904; Ohio Senate, 1906 to 1911. Masonic Order, Knights of Pythias, K. O. T. M., B. P. O. E., Red Men, Grange, Sigma Nu and Phi Delta Phi fraternities; Jefferson County Bar Association. Republican.


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JACOB BENJAMIN DWORKIN.


Residence, 2630 Mayfield Road; office. 200 Schofield Building, Cleveland. Born in Russia, September 2, 1888. Son of Meyer H. and Rebecca (Finklestein) Dworkin. Married to Ester Abrams of Cleveland Ohio, February 25, 1914; one son, Morton. Attended public schools of Oak Harbor, Ohio; Baldwin-Wallace University, 1908-12, received A. B. degree therefrom; LL. B. degree from Cleveland Law School, 1912. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1912; United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1913. Engaged in the individual law practice in Cleveland. Member B'nai B'rith and National Union. Candidate for State Senator, 1920. Republican.


TRAFTON M. DYE.


Residence, Lakewood, Ohio; office, 816 Cuyahoga Building, Cleveland. Born in Sidney, Iowa, January 11, 1886. Son of Charles H. and Eva (Emery) Dye. Married to Mary E. Ward, of Portland, Oregon, 1912. Attended the public schools of Oregon City, Oregon; graduate of Tualatin Academy, Forest Grove, Oregon, 1902; received A. B. degree from Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 1906; LL. B. degree from Columbia University Law School, 1910. Admitted to the bar of New York, 1910; Oregon, 1911; Ohio, 1917. Practiced law in Portland, Oregon, 1910-1917; moved to Cleveland in 1917 and is now a member of the firm of Wilkin, Cross & Daoust. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Bar Association, Masonic Order, Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity. Republican


EPHRAIM RICHARD EASTMAN.


Residence and office, Ottawa. Born on a farm near Woodstock, Ohio, May 6, 1854. Son of Richard Kimball and Christianna (Groves) Eastman. Married to Elizabeth Ellen Parrett, October 18, 1874; nine children : Lillian A., wife of Judge F. H. Wolfe ; Orille M., wife of Harry W. Turner ; Maud E., wife of Dr. E. A. Murbach ; Ivan L.; Ethel I., wife of Clinton J. Hixson ; Leroy E.; Marie A. ; Herbert P.; and Harold G. Attended common schools of Union County, Ohio; Sullivan's Select School, Richwood, Chautauqua Circle, Seven Seals. Member School Board of Monroe Township, and resigned to teach schools; taught twelve years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January term of 1884; United States Circuit Court, October 20, 1899. In partnership with David I. Brown, 1887; with Wm. C.' G. Krauss from October, 1887, to his death, April, 1906; subsequently, Joseph H. Gosling until May 1, 1910; with his son, Leroy E. Eastman, until December 31, 1916; at present in partnership with son, Herbert Eastman. Member I. 0. 0. F.; Masonic Bodies: Knights Templar ; Toledo Consistory A. A. S. R.; Ohio State Bar Association. President Putnam County Bar Association. Elected Judge Common Pleas Court, Putnam County, November, 1920. Secretary to Board of Elections in Ottawa. Republican.


HARRY LLOYD EASTMAN.


Residence, 2122 East 100th Street; office, Federal Building, Cleveland. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, April 9, 1882. Son of Oliver H. and Clara (Bond) Eastman. Educated in the common and high schools of


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Findlay, Ohio, graduate of Western Reserve University Law School, 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1913. Associated with the firm of Goulder, White & Garry until February, 1919; appointed Assistant United States Attorney, October 1, 1919. Member Legal Department of Cleveland District Ordnance. Member of City Club, Masonic Order, Maccabees. Democrat.


LEROY EMERSON EASTMAN.


Residence, 427 Rockingham Street; office, Smith & Baker Building, Toledo. Born in Ottawa, Ohio, June 23, 1888. Son of E. R. and Elizabeth E. (Parrett) Eastman. Married June 5, 1913, to Angela A. Vocke, of Napoleon, Ohio. Attended the public and high schools of Ottawa; received B. L. degree from Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, in 1908; attended Yale Law School, 1908 to 1909; Ohio State University Law School, 1909 to 1910. Admitted to the bat of Ohio in 1910; later to United States District Court. Practiced in Ottawa in partnership with his father, E. R. Eastman, under the firm name of Eastman & Eastman, until January, 1917, when he moved to Toledo and became associated with the firm of Smith, Baker, Effler & Allen. In January, 1918, became a member of that firm, and in January, 1920, the firm name changed to Smith, Baker, Effler, Allen & Eastman. Member of Beta Theta Pi and Phi Alpha Delta fraternities, Masonic Bodies, Knights Templar, Scottish Rite, 32nd degree, President Kiwanis Club, member Toledo Club, Inverness Club, Chamber of Commerce, Y. M. C. A., Ohio State Bar Association, member Executive Committee Lucas County Bar Association. Republican.


ROBERT CALVIN EASTMAN.


Residence, 1074 West Market Street ; office, Holmes Block, Lima. Born in Allen County, Ohio, June 1, 1851. Son of Jonathan Owen and Rachel Ann Eastman. Married to Lealine B. Beery, May 23, 1878; four children: Bessie Long, Earl, Fred and Helen. Attended country school, Allen County; Ada Normal School, 1870-74; graduate of Ohio Northern University, July 11, 1874. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July, 1877; later United States District and Circuit Courts and United States Court of Appeals. In partnership with Hinchman S. Prophet, Lima, which firm continued until the death of Mr. Prophet, August, 1914. Author of brief history of the Allen County Bar. Member I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E., Allen. County Bar Association. Member Board of Exam' tiers for Teachers of Lima, 1883-06; City Council, 1883; City Solicitor, Lima, 190506.


JOHN WALTER ECKELBERRY.


Office, 920 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in Zaleski, Ohio, September 23, 1888. Son of H. M. Eckelberry. Attended public and high schools of Richwood, Ohio ; Ohio Wesleyan University ; graduate Ohio State University, with A. B. degree, 1908 ; Harvard Law School with LL. B. degree, 1913 ; graduate school of business administration of Harvard University (Special Student) 1915-16. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 15, 1917; later to United States District Court for Porto Rico. In Legal Department of American Telephone & Telegraph Company, New York, 1913-1915; with Legal Department, Fajardo Sugar Company, San Juan. Porto Rico. 1915; associated with firm of Dustin, McKeehan, Merrick, Arter & Stewart. In Judge Advocate


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General's Department of United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Delta Tau Delta, Phi Delta Phi, Alpha Kappa Psi, Masonic Qrder. Republican,


HARVEY J. ECKLEY.


Residence, Carrollton; office, Court souse, Carrollton. Born in Carrollton, Ohio, October 29, 1845. Son, of Attorney Ephraim R. and Martha (Brown) Eckley. Married to Anna McCoy; 2 children: Gretchen M.' and Frederick R. Attended public schools of Carrollton; Washington & Jefferson College. Read law in office of his father. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1872; later United States District Court. Prosecuting Attorney, Carroll County, for four years: Elected Judge Common Pleas Court, Carroll County, .1910; reelected, 1916: Member Masonic Order, Ohio State Bar Association, Beta Theta Phi fraternity, Presbyterian Church. Republican.


ARTHUR R. EDGERTON.


Office, 604 Marshall Building, Cleveland. Born in Royalton, Qhio, December 5, 1876. Son of Melvin P. and Salenda (Raymond) Edgerton. Married April 5, 1912, to Martha Thompson. Attended public school, Brecksville, Ohio; graduate of Oberlin College with A. B. degree, 1904. Western Reserve University Law School, 1907. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1907. Member of the firm of Wenneman, Gates & Edgerton. Member Legal Advisory Board, Ward 26, City Club, Cleveland Bar Association. Republican.


RALPH W. EDWARDS.


Residence, 17918 Windward Road; office, 625 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Cardiff, Wales, February 1, 1879. Son of Morgan and Fanny (Wigmore) Edwards. Married June 21, 1916, to May Otter, of Cleveland; 1 child : Ralph W., Jr. Moved to the United States at the age of six and received his education in Trinity Chapel School, New York. Graduate of Cleveland Law School with LL. B. degree, June, 1901. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1901; later United States District Court. In partnership with James A. Farrell under the firm name of Farrell & Edwards since admission to the bar. Member Ohio Legislature, 1910-11, member Civil Service Commission, Cleveland, 1911-20. Treasurer Cleveland Bar Association, member Masonic Order, Grace Episcopal Church, Democrat.


ERWIN R. EFFLER.


Residence, 2545 Parkwood Avenue; office, Smith & Baker Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, Ohio, December 15, 1884. Son of Jacob and Alice (Leibius) Effler. Married April 30, 1913, to Fanny Pilliod of Toledo three children: James Erwin, Erwin Robert and Paul Louis. Attended St. Mary's Parochial School, Toledo; graduate of St. John' College, Toledo, with A. B. degree, in 190 t Georgetown University, Washington, D. C with A. M. degree, in 1906; Law Department of Georgetown University. with LL B. degree, in 1908. Admitted to the bat of Ohio in 1908; later to United States District Court. Commenced the practice of law in Toledo in 1908, in association with the firm of Smith & Baker; in January; 1913, became a member of the firm of Smith. Baker, Effler & Allen. On January 1. 1920. the firm became Smith, Baker, Effler, Allen & Eastman, and so continues


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to date. Secretary St. John's University Law School, Toledo, and instructor on "Negotiable Paper." Member Toledo Club, Inverness Club, Toledo Bar Association, Toledo Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, Cathedral Chapel Parish. Democrat.


GEORGE HAMILTON EICHELBERGER


Residence, 2732 East Overlook Road; office, Kirby Building, Cleveland. Born in Urbana, Ohio, January 24, 1877. Son of George M. and Emma (Ring) Eichelberger. Married to Frances S. Dodge, August 11, 1908. Received early education in public schools of Urbana; attended Urbana University and Ohio Wesleyan University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January, 1900; later United States District Court; United States Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court. Engaged in the practice of lam; in Cleveland at the present time. Member of the firm of Reed, Meals & Eichelberger until 1920. Member 0. N. G., and served in U. S. Army Air Service as Major in the World War, from December, 1917, to. March, 1919. United States Marshal at Shanghai, China, from 1897 to 1900. Member Shaker Heights Country Club, Cleveland Athletic Club, Union Club, Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Republican.


HARRY HERBERT ELDER.


Residence; 9907 Somerset Avenue; office, 416 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in New- York City, August 19, 1891. Son of Anthony and Jennie (Krause) Elder. Attended the Cleveland public schools; high school, Shelby, Ohio; Baldwin-Wallace College, 1916-18; received LL. B. degree from Cleveland Law School, 1918. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1918. In 1918 formed partnership with Harry E. Sobul under the firm name of Sobul & Elder. Member Cleveland Bar Association. Independent in politics.


ALBAN H. ELLIOTT.


Residence, 1242 Fulton Road, N. W.; office, 516 Daily News Building, Canton. Born in Brown Township, Carroll County.


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Ohio, September 20, 1872. Son of William C. and Nancy J. (Long) Elliott. Married October 11, 1901, to Olive A. Whitacre, of Minerva, Ohio. Attended country school until 1891; graduate of Ohio Northern University, Scientific Course, B. S. degree in 1895; Law Department of, same institution with LL. B. degree in 1898. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1898; later to the U. S. District Court Northern District of Ohio. Commenced the practice of law in August, 1898, at New Philadelphia, Ohio, in partnership with V. H. Mowls; moved to Canton in 1902, where he is engaged in the practice of law. Member Stark County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Democrat.


HARVEY E. ELLIOTT.


Residence, Statler Hotel; office, 304-5 National Building, Cleveland. Born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, January 29, 1878. Son of Laughlin and Sarah J. (Wilson) Elliott. Married to Edna B. Taylor, of Columbiana County, November 18, 1903; three children : Ralph T., Donald W., Mary A. Attended country schools in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and Columbiana County, Ohio. Received LL. B. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1902. Read law in office of Hon. Louis T. Farr, of Rogers, 0. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1903; later, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Engaged in the general practice of law alone in Cleveland. Member Cleveland arid American Bar Associations. Democrat


JOHN M. ELLIOTT.


Residence, 2061 East 93rd Street ; office, 802-4 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Lisbon, Ohio, September 9, 1870. Son of George and Mary (MacGregor) Elliott. Married March 7, 1917, to Rachel Jean Speer, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; 3 children : George, Mary and Anna. Attended public and high schools of Lisbon ; National Normal University, Lebanon. Studied law in office of Morrison Brothers of Lisbon. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in March, 1898. Commenced the practice of law in Lisbon and continued until 1915 when he moved to Columbus where he was Counsel for the Department of Banks & Banking. In 1920 moved to Cleveland and formed partnership with Edward C. Wolfe under the firm name of Wolfe & Elliott, which continues to this date, specializing in Blue Sky and Corporation Law. Author of "The Annotated Blue Sky Laws of United States," in 1919. Member Masonic Order, Ohio Society of New York, Columbus Athletic Club. Republican.


SIDNEY E. ELSNER.


Residence 2209 Cummington Road ; office, 519 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, October 9, 1893. Son of. Morris and Dora (Bernstein) Elsner. Married to Charlotte Sill, of Cleveland, April 1, 1891. Educated in Cleveland public and high schools; graduated from Cleveland Law School with LL. B. degree, 1915. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1915. Member of the firm of Blackett & Elsner, March, 1917, to October. 1918. Member Cleveland Bar Association, F. & A. M., Al Sirat Grotto, Tippecanoe Club. Republican.


JOHN FRANCIS EMANS.


Residence, 639 South West Street; office, 414-18 Opera House Block, Lima. Born on a farm near Mendon, Mercer County,


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Ohio, February 29, 1876. Son of Christopher R. and Jemima (Sutton) Emans. Married to Estella J. Custer in Mendon, Ohio, October 26, 1900; one son Erin E. Completed early education in country school, 1892; taught school one year; attended Mendon and Union Township High Schools, graduating 1896; attended Tri-State Normal College, Angola, Indiana, 1898; studied law under Senator Godfrey of Celina, Ohio; entered Ohio Northern University, Liberal Arts Department, 1902; graduated with degree of B. Ped., 1903; graduate Law Department of same institution, 1905, with LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1905; United States District Court, 1910. Commenced practice of in Lima, in partnership with H. E. Garling, under the firm name of Emans & Garling, which continued until 1910. Attorney and Director The Roloson Manufacturing Co. During the war took active part in all bond campaigns; was Four Minute Man; Member Legal Reserve Board at Washington. Member F. & A. M., K. of P., K. 0. T. M., Presbyterian Church, Allen County Bar Association. Republican.


HENRY I. EMERSON.


Residence, 10603 Wilbur Avenue; office, 223 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Litchfield, Maine, March 15, 1871. Son of Ivory W. Emerson. Attended Lewiston (Maine) High School, 1890; Cincinnati University, 1893. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1893; United States District Court, 1894. Engaged in the practice of law in Cleveland. Member City Council, 1902-03. Member 64th, 65th and 66th Congresses. Republican.


RALPH EMERY.


Residence, 539 Acklin Avenue; office, 1018 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Paulding, Ohio, September 26, 1874. Son of Thomas and Lena (Savage) Emery. Married September 8, 1913, to Edith Crabbs, of Toledo. Attended the public schools of Bryan, Ohio; graduate of high school, Ithaca, New York; attended Academic and Law Departments of Cornell University, 1891 to 1894. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1896; United States District Court, 1904; later to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Engaged in law practice in Toledo continuously to date. Member Toledo Club, Toledo Country Club, Lucas County Bar Association, Toledo Chamber of Commerce. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Lucas County, 1906 to 1908; Assistant City Solicitor of Toledo in 1909; Judge Common Pleas Court of Lucas County, 1913 and 1914 ; Director of Law of Toledo, 1918 and 1919. Democrat.


HARRY H. EMMONS.


Residence and office, Alliance. Born in Alexander, Ohio, September 14, 1878. Son of Harrison and Mary (Lower) Emmons. Married to Pauline Temple, September 28, 1908; two children: Loreen. H. and Richard Attended village school in New Alexander ; Mt. Union College; Western Reserve University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1906; United States District Court, Novem- ber, 1913. Member of the firm name of Emmons & Emmons. Member Sigma Nu- fraternity, Alliance and Stark County Bar Associations. Independent in politics.


FRANK W. EMSLIE.


Residence 1293 Jackson Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio; office, 413-14 Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in New London, Huron


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County, Ohio, August 28, 1890. Son of W. D. and Elizabeth (Carr) Emslie. Married to Stella Mullen, of Cleveland, June 8, 1915. Graduate of New London High School, 1908; Adelbert College of Western Reserve University with degree of A. B., 1913; Western Reserve University Law School with degree of LL. B., 1915. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1915; later to the United States District Court. Engaged in the private practice of law in Cleveland.


AMOS HARMON ENGLEBECK.


Office, Central Savings & Trust Building, Akron. Born in Port Clinton, Ohio, November 30, 1885. Son of Charles G. and Jennie (Fall) Englebeck. Married October 15, 1914, to Martha Ozburn; 1 child: Amos Harmon, Jr. Attended the public and high schools of Port Clinton; Ohio State University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1908; later to United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Member of the firm of Commins, Brouse, Englebeck & McDowell. Member Masonic Order : Grotto; University Club of Akron ; Chamber of Commerce; American, Ohio State and Summit County Bar Associations; Kiwanis Club. Republican.


EVA EPSTEIN.


Residence, 408 Scottwood Apartments; office, 838 Spitzer Building, Toledo. Born in New York City, November 11, 1891. Daughter of Harris and Bessie (Willner) Epstein. Married November 11, 1920, to J. Leo Shaw. Attended public and high schools of Brooklyn, New York; Central High School, Toledo; Toledo University; graduate of St. John's University Law School with LL. B. degree, 1918. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 24, 1918; before Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C., as Pension Attorney. Associated in the practice of law with Ben W. Johnson. Member Toledo Woman's Assotion, The Ohio League of Women Voters of Lucas County, The Council of Jewish Women, Toledo Bar Association. Democrat.


JOSEPH O. EPPSTEIN.


Residence, 2415 Franklin Avenue; office, 951 Spitzer Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, Ohio, May 31, 1889. Son of Julius and Charlotte (Pulvermacher) Eppstein. Attended the public and high schools of Toledo; graduate of University of Michigan Law Department with LL. B. degree, in 1912. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1912; later to the United States District Court. Engaged in the practice of law in Toledo alone to date. Treasurer of Lucas County Democratic Central 'Committee; member Ohio Legislature, 1914-15; re-nominated for election, but did not accept; Special Counsel, Attorney General for Northwestern Ohio for two years. Lecturer on "Contracts" at St. John's College Law Department. Attended Junior Plattsburg Military Training

Camp in 1918. Member Ohio State and Toledo Bar Associations. Democrat.


EDWIN DE WITT ERSKINE.


Residence, 637 N. 5th Street; office, 1001 Sinclair Building, Steubenville. Born in East Springfield, Ohio, January 29, 1870. Son of David and Eliza (Crawford) Erskine. Married December 19, 1917, to Hallie B. Abrams ; two children: Dorothy and DeMarr, Jr. Attended the public schools; Mt. Union College and Ohio State University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 5, 1895; United States District Court. In partnership with E. E. Erskine from 1905 to 1913. Member Masonic Order : 32nd degree, Knights Templar, Shrine; K. of P.; B. P. 0. E.; Red Men; Woodmen; Maccabees; Jefferson County Bar Association. Republican.


EMMETT E. ERSKINE.


Residence, 1055 La Belle Avenue; office, 801 Sinclair Building, Steubenville. Born in Jefferson County, Ohio, February 22, 1855. Son of David and Eliza (Crawford) Erskine. Married July 13, 1912, to Margaret Anderson (deceased) ; 3 children : 1 living, Mary Erskine (Keller). Attended the country schools of Jefferson County; Westminister College, Pennsylvania ; Kansas State University. Read law in office of A. H. Battin and E. S. Andrews, of Steubenville. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, April 16, 1879 ; United States District Court, June, 1899. Member of the firm of Andrews & Erskine, 1880 to 1885; Erskine & Erskine for 5 years; with C. H. Smith, 1906-12. Prosecuting attorney of Jefferson County, 1890


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to 1896. Member Masonic Order : 32nd degree, Shrine ; K. T.; K. of P.; Ohio State and Jefferson County Bar Associations. Republican.


LOUIS J. ESTY.


Residence, 1861 Rosalind Avenue; office, 1513 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born at Cleveland, Ohio, April 12, 1877. Son. of John B. and Carrie G. (Griffin) Esty. Married to Grace L. Davis, May 15, 1902; two children: Roger E. and Janet L. Graduate of Ravenna High School in 1895; Ohio Wesleyan University with B. S. degree in 1899; Western Reserve University Law School with B. L. degree in 1901. Admitted to Ohio bar, June 13, 1901, and to United States Circuit Court, February 26, 1909. Attorney for the Citizens Savings & Trust Co., of Cleveland, for eight years, since which time has been in partnership with the firms: McMillan, Esty & Pattison; Hogg & Esty; Horr, Lewenthal & Esty, and Lewenthal & Esty. Vice President, General Manager, Treasurer, and Attorney of the Cleveland Realization Co. Member Iris Lodge F. & A. M., Oriental Commandery Knights Templer, Cleveland Athletic Club, the Shaker Heights Country Club. Republican.


ALTON H. ETLING.


Residence, Orrville; office, Wooster. Born in Mt. Eaton, Wayne County, Ohio, November 13, 1878. Son of Barnhart and Anna (Lash) Etling. Married, June 8, 1901, to Ella F. Messner, of Mt. Eaton, Ohio; two children, Mary Helen and Ruth Marguerite. Attended the public and high schools of Mt. Eaton; Ohio Northern University; received Ph. B. degree from Wooster University in 1904; attended law school of Chicago University two years; law school of Ohio State University one year. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1914; later to United States District Court. Commenced the practice of law in Wooster in 1914. January 1, 1916; formed partnership with James B. Taylor, under the firm name of Taylor & Etling, which" continued until January 1, 1919. On January 1, 1921, formed partnership with Judge Lyman R. Critchfield, under the firm name of Critchfield & Etling, which continues to date. Superintendent of schools of Orrville, 1906 to 1912. Member of Ohio Legislature, 1913 to 1917. City solicitor of Orrville since 1915. Director and secretary Orrville Chamber of Commerce. Attorney B. & 0. Railroad. Delegate to Democratic

National Convention at San Francisco in 1920. Member K. of P., Masonic Bodies: Knights Templar, Shrine; Acacia Fraternity, Ohio State Bar Association, M. E. Church of Orrville. Democrat.


CHARLES DANIEL EVANS.


Residence, 829 E. Market Street; office, 208-11 Ohio Building, Akron. Born in Kensington, New Hampshire, September 27, 1897. Son of Daniel M. and Mary Julia (Woods) Evans. Attended public schools of Kensington, N. H.; Sanborn Seminary, Kingston, N. H.; received A. B. degree from Adelbert College, Western Reserve University, in. 1917; LL. B. degree from Western Reserve University Law School in 1919. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1919. Associated with A. S. Mottinger. from 1919 to January, 1920, when they became partners, under the firm name of Mottinger &


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Evans. In Officers' Training School at Camp Grant, Illinois, from September to November, 1918. Member Masonic Order, B. P. 0. E., Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Alpha Delta fraternities; Summit County. Bar Association. Republican.


WALTER A. EVERSMAN.


Residence, 2262 Collingwood Avenue; office, 1102 Ohio Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, October 8, 1880. Son of Frederick W. and Elizabeth (Graether) Eversman. Married to Grace Greenhalgh, June 25, 1910; one child : Elizabeth Partridge. Attended public and high schools of Toledo ; graduate, University of Michigan, with A. B. degree; 1901; LL. B. degree, 1903. Attended Berlin University , and Munich University, Germany, 1903-04. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1903 ; later to United States Courts. Member of the firm of Brown, Geddes, Schmettau & Williams. Member Toledo Club, Country Club, Phi Delta Theta and Phi Delta Phi fraternities, Toledo, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.


JAMES A. EWING.


Residence, 649 Bryson Street; office, 713 The Dollar Savings & Trust Building, Youngstown. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, September 21, 1894. Son of Hon. J. Calvin and Eva (Calvin) Ewing. Married to Margaret Borts, of Youngstown, September 29, 1918. Attended the public and high schools of Youngstown; received LL. B. degree from Cornell University Law School, 1919. Admitted. to the bar of Ohio, January, 1918. In September, 1919, formed partnership with his father, Hon. John C. Ewing, under the firm name of Ewing & Ewing, which continues to date. Enlisted September, 1918, in United States Army and served in Tank Corps during the World War. Member Delta Chi legal fraternity; Mahoning County Bar Association, American Legion. Republican.


HARRISON W. EWING.


Residence, 2179 East 89th Street; office, Leader-News building, Cleveland. Born in Milton, Mahoning County, Ohio, July 26, 1874. Son of Harrison J. and Sarah M. (Patterson) Ewing. Married to Elmyra C.


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Lucas, of Cleveland, June 27, 1903; one daughter, Marjorie. Graduate of Cleveland Central High School; attended Adelbert College of Western Reserve University; received degree of LL. B. from Law Department of that university in 1899. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 8, 1899; later to the United States District Court and United States Court of Appeals, sixth district. Commenced the practice of law in Cleveland, in partnership with his father, Harrison J. Ewing, under the firm name of Ewing & Ewing, which continued until the death of Harrison J.. Ewing in 1903. Formed partnership in 1906 with J. A. Nieding and S. E. Kramer under the firm name of Ewing, Nieding & Kramer, which continued until 1909. Member of firm of Ewing, Kramer & Counts, 1909-12; Dawley, Ewing, Counts & Terrell, 1912-16 (until the death of Jay P. Dawley). Engaged in the general practice of law at the present time. Member F. & A. M., R. A. M., B. P. 0. E., K. of P., City Club, Phi Delta Phi fraternity; Cleveland Bar Association. Democrat.


JOHN CALVIN EWING


Residence, 649 Bryson Street; office, 713 The Dollar Savings & Trust Building, Youngstown. Born in Jackson Township Mahoning County, Ohio, February 26, 1863. Son of John and Margaret (Sterritt) Ewing. Married to Eva Calvin, October 4, 1893; two children, James A. and Margaret. Educated in the country schools of Jackson and Canfield townships, Mahoning County, Ohio, from 1870 to 1875; attended high school, Canfield, Ohio, 1875-78; North Eastern Ohio Normal College, Canfield, Ohio, 1881-1885. Studied law in office of Hon. Asa W. Jones and Hon. W. S. Anderson, Youngstown, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio October 3, 1892. Practiced law in Youngstown from January, 1893, to February, 1900; resumed the practice February, 1906, and associated with son, Jas. A. Ewing, under firm name of Ewing & Ewing, September 1, 1919. Member Mahoning County Bar Association, B. P. 0. E. Judge Probate Court from February, 1900, to February, 1906. Republican.


ROSCOE M. EWING.


Residence, 1250 Marlowe Avenue, Lakewood; office, 709 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Wooster, Ohio, May 23, 1889. Son of John E. and Chastina (Baird) Ewing. Married to Viva Sargeant in Medina, Ohio, August 26, 1914. Attended country schools in Medina County to the eighth grade; high school, Wadsworth, Ohio; graduate of Western Reserve University Law Department, June, 1912. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1912; United States District Court, 1915; United States Court of Claims, January 6, 1919; United States Supreme Court, April 21, 1919. Engaged in the law practice in Cleveland. In partnership with Robert E. McKisson from 1912 to October 15, 1915. In July, 1919, formed partnership with James L. Lind, and in January, 1920, with Melvill W. Vickery under the firm name of Ewing, Lind & Vickery. Member Masonic Order, Cleveland Yacht Club, Cleveland Auto Club, Ohio Athletic Club. Republican.


J. J. EWERS.


Residence, 537 Hamilton Avenue; office, 31215 Opera House Block, Lorain. Born in Ney, Ohio, September 22, 1876. Son of Clarkson and


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Amanda Knisely Ewers. Married May 30, 1908, to Alice Montgomery ; 2 children : Ray A. and Clark J. Early education received in country school; attended Ney, Ohio, High School 2 years; Sherwood, Ohio, High School 2 years ; College at Defiance, Ohio, 1 year ; Classical Course at Ohio Northern University 3 years graduate of Law Department of that institution with

LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1904; United States Federal Court, Northern District of Indian Territory, 1905 bar of Oklahoma, 1907; United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, September, 1912. Practiced law in Oklahoma 5 years. In partnership with Judge M. C. Reville under the firm name of Reville & Ewers, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 2 years ; with W. L. Johns, firm name of Ewers & Johns, Tahlequah, 1 year; with R. W. McKinley, firm name of Ewers & McKinley, Tahlequah, 2 years ; for the past eight years in the individual practice in Lorain. President Lorain Merchants' Protective Association ; Secretary and Treasurer Lorain County Finance Company ; secretary and treasurer Port City Mortgage Company of Lorain, Ohio. Member Lorain County Bar Association.


MATTHEW B. EXCELL.


Residence, 2102 East 93rd Street; office, 538 East Ohio Gas Building, Cleveland. Born in Jackson, Michigan. July 13.6 1869. Son of John W. and Emily (Tayler) Excell. Married to Maud Amerman, daughter of the late Hon. James Amerman, of Alliance, Ohio, October 3 1894; one child: Allen J. (died in the service of United States Army January 27, 1918). Graduate of Central

High School, Cleveland, 1888; attended Adelbert College of Western Reserve University; graduate of Mount Union College, Alliance, with degree of Ph. B., 1891. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1894; United States District Court, 1896. Mayor of city of Alliance, Ohio, 1892-94; assistant city solicitor of Cleveland, Ohio, 1899-1901; president Board of Public Safety, 1903-09. Engaged in the general practice of law in Cleveland ever since 1894, now specializing in trial work. Teacher in Cleveland Law School since 1911. Member F. & A. M., City Club, Cleveland Bar Association, Sigma, Alpha Epsilon and Delta Theta Phi fraternities; Methodist Episcopal Church. Democratic candidate for Common Pleas Judge, 1904; for Circuit Judge, 1908; delegate to Democratic National Convention in Denver, 1908. Democrat.


JAMES H. EYMON.


Residence and office, Marion. Born in Circleville, Ohio, December 19, 1872. Son of Samuel and Catherine (Hepburn) Eymon. Married August 10, 1896, to Nina Slyh, of Circleville, Ohio; two children, Margery and Katherine. Attended public and high schools of Williamsport, Ohio; received LL. B. degree from University of Michigan in 1903. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1903; later to United States District Court. Commenced the practice of law in Marion a short time in partnership with George T. Geran under the firm name of Eymon & Geran. Attorney for Marion County Humane Society since its organization. District solicitor


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Pennsylvania System. Member Masonic Order, First Presbyterian Church, Ohio State and Marion Bar Associations. Republican.


JOHN D. FACKLER.


Residence, 2866 Sedgewick Road, Shaker Heights ; office, 1306 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Richland County, Ohio, January 18, 1878. Son of N. C. and Mary (Boyce) Fackler. Married to Alice. M. Haukinson, 1902. Attended Savannah Academy; received A. B. degree from Wooster College; attended Harvard Law School; Western Reserve Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1905. Member Union, University and City Clubs of Cleveland. Member Fourth Ohio Constitutional Convention.


HERBERT RAY FAIRALL.


Residence, 751 S. Maple Street ; office, Herberich Building, Akron. Born in Frazeysburg, Muskingum County, Ohio, August 19, 1893. Son of Cary L. and Elzina Josephine Fairall. Married to Loucina Pearl Calebaugh, April 4, 1920. Educated in District Schools of Scrigon and Black Run; graduate of Frazeysburg High School ; taught district school in Scrigon, 1913-14; graduate of Ohio State University, Law Department, in 1917. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1917. Associated with Herberich, Burroughs and Smith. Served in United States Army, July 23, to November 30, 1918. Member Order of the Coif Fraternity, Summit County Bar Association. Democrat.


MATTHEW SINGLETON FARMER, JR.


Residence, 1833 East 97th Street; office, 525 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Flat Rock, North Carolina, July 6, 1886. Son of Matthew S. and Lucy (Price) Farmer. Educated in the public schools of Washington, D. C.; graduate of Eastern High School, June, 1908; attended Law School of the University of Michigan, 19081909; graduate of Law School of the George Washington University, Washington, D. C., with LL. B. degree, 1911. Admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia; Court of Appeals; United States Court of Claims, 1911; of Ohio, December, 1917; United States Supreme Court, January, 1920. Engaged in the individual practice of law in Washington, D. C., 1911-1917. Associated with the firm of Crampton & House, 19171920. Associated with Paul S. Crampton since 1920. Served with Company B, 71st Infantry, 11th Division, United States Army, as private and corporal. Candidate for a commission in 5th Battalion, Central Officers' Training School, Camp Gordon, Georgia, at the end of World War. Member Theta Delta Chi fraternity; The University Club of Washington, D. C.; The American Legion, Alumni Association of Cleveland, U. of M.


LOUIS T. FARR.


Residence, E. Lincoln Way ; office, Court of Appeals, Lisbon. Born in Columbiana County, Ohio, July 24, 1865. Son of Jonas H. and Christina A. (Gardner) Farr. Married to Pearl A. Byers, December 31, 1891. Educated in the common schools, East Carmel, Ohio; graduate Mt. Hope Academy, June 11, 1889; received A. M. degree from Volant College; A. M. degree from Bethany College. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 3, 1891 ; United States District and Circuit Courts, October 3,


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1905. Judge of the Probate and Juvenile Courts, Columbiana County, eight years. Judge Court of Appeals, 7th District of Ohio. Was volunteer in Spanish American War, but not inducted into service. Member F. & A. M., R. A. M., K. T., Ohio State Bar Association. Republican.


GEORGE T. FARRELL.


Residence, North Market Street; office, Post Office Building, Lisbon. Born in Lisbon, Ohio, May 31, 1876. Son of James D. and Mary (Maloney) Farrell. Married June 27, 1900, to Helen Cavanaugh, of Lisbon. Attended public and high schools of Lisbon; read law in office of Hon. Charles S. Speaker, of Lisbon. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1898; later to United States District Court, northern district of Ohio, and United States Court of Appeals. Engaged in the general practice alone in Lisbon. Mayor of Lisbon from 1899 to 1908. Member B. P. 0.. E., Columbiana County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Chairman Columbiana County Red Cross. Republican.


JAMES ALOYSIUS FARRELL.


Residence, 1345 East 112th Street ; office, 625 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Sandusky, Ohio, May 26, 1877. Son of James and Mary (Linsky) Farrell. Married to Dorothy E. Lewis, of Sandusky, Ohio, September 25, 1912; two children : James Edward and Walter Lewis. Attended parochial and public schools, Sandusky ; graduate of Cleveland Law School, Baldwin University, with LL. B. degree, June, 1901; read law in office of Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley for several years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1901 ; later United States District Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. In partnership with Ralph W. Edwards under the firm name of Farrell & Edwards since admission. Vice President P. A. Geier Co., Cleveland ; Director Betz-Pierce Co., Cleveland. Member Knights of Columbus, Cleveland Bar Association, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Chamber of Commerce. Republican.


JESSE BYRON FAY.


Residence, Willoughby; office, 1021 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Sandusky, September 8, 1860. Son of Byron and Eliza A. Fay. Graduate of Cleveland High School ; attended Hamilton College; Law Department of Michigan State University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio and United States District and Circuit Courts. Commenced the practice of patent law as a member of the firm, Hall & Fay ; later with firm, Fay & Oberlin; at the present time, Fay, Oberlin & Fay. Member Willowick Country Club, Union Club, Athletic Club, Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Bar Association. President of Cleveland Patent Bar Association 1919-1920. Member Patent Law Association of Washington, D. C., Ohio State Bar Association.


LEWIS C. FEIGHNER.


Residence and office, Bucyrus. Born in Crawford County, Ohio, July 28, 1854. Son of John and Margaret J. (Gratz) Feighner. Married Mav 28, 1882, to Ann Elizabeth Duncan, who died June 3, 1917; married December 29, 1919, to Dr. Lucia Kemp. Graduate of Heidelberg University with A. B. degree in 1879; studied law in office of Stephen R. Harris, of Bucyrus. Admitted to the bar of


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Ohio, May, 1882 ; later to United States District Court. Has practiced continuously and alone to date in Bucyrus. Member First Presbyterian Church, of Bucyrus ; Crawford County Bar Association. Republican.


GEORGE NICHOLAS FELL.


Residence, 2330 Warren Street ; office, 842 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, July 15, 1871. Son of Nicholas and Anna (Selz) Fell. Married June 26, 1907, to Anna McDonald ; two children : George H. and Charles F. Attended the parochial school of Toledo. Received LL. B. degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1898. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1898; later to the United States District Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Member of the firm of Fell & Schaal. For many years Instructor in Law at St. John's College Law Department at Toledo. Member Knights of Columbus ; St. Mary's Church ; Ohio State Bar Association ; Treasurer Lucas County Bar Association since 1900. Assistant City Solicitor of Toledo for several years. Democrat.


JESSE A. FENNER.


Residence, 2112 East 83rd Street ; office, 609 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Shiloh, Ohio, March 25, 1872. Son of Joseph C. and Anna (Maring) Fenner. Married to Marian Wildman. Educated in the public schools of Shiloh ; graduate Wittenberg College with A. B. degree in 1894; Ohio State University with LL. B. degree in 1898. Admitted to the bar of Ohio. 1898 ; United States District Court, 1901 ; United States Court of Appeals, 1907; United States Supreme Court, 1909. Member of the firm of Young, Stocker & Fenner. Member Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Sons of American Revolution, F. & A. M. Republican.


ALBERT HENRY FIEBACH.


Residence, 10110 Lake Shore Boulevard ; office, 1136 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in Brownhelm, Lorain County, Ohio, August 28, 1876. Son of Peter and Sarah (Leuszler) Fiebach. Married to Louise June Bogart at Shenandoah, Iowa, November 30, 1905 ; one child, Mary. Attended public schools. Lorain County ; Oberlin Academy, 1892; received A. B. degree from Oberlin College, 1899 ; LL. B. degree from Harvard Law School, 1902. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1902; later United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Engaged in the general practice of law. Member Masonic Order : 32nd Degree, Shrine; Chamber of Commerce ; Union Club ; Cleveland Athletic Club. Republican.


BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FIERY.


Residence, Cleveland; office, 1307 Union National Bank Building, Cleveland. Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, April 19, 1894. Son of Dr. S. V. and Emily (Dukehart) Fiery. Attended public and high schools of Martinsburg ; graduate of Washington & Lee University with A. B. degree in 1913 ; Harvard Law School with LL. B. degree in 1916. Admitted to the bar of West Virginia, October, 1916; Ohio, January 1, 1917; United States Supreme Court, January 3, 1921. Associated with law firm of Baker, Hostetler & Sidlo since July, 1916. Enlisted as Private in Signal Corps, Aviation Section, July 31, 1917 ; graduate of Ohio State School of Military Aero-


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nautics, November 3, 1917; sailed for France, November 23, 1917; commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Air Service, as Pilot, May 15, 1918; discharged March 14, 1919. Private Secretary. to Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, February 1, 1920, to March 4, 1921. Member Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Ohio State Bar Association, University Club. Democrat.


VERE WELLS FILIATRAULT.


Residence, 129 North Prospect; office, Prosecuting Attorney's office, Ravenna. Born in Rutland, Vermont, June 27, 1891. Son of Darius and Nellie (Bolster) Filiatrault. Married to Gladys Gouldin in Ravenna, November 24, 1914. Attended grammar schools to eighth grade and graduated from high school, Rutland, Vermont, June, 1910; graduate of Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, with degree of LL. B., June, 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio January, 1916. Engaged in the individual practice of law in Ravenna since January, 1916. Director and attorney for United Roll & Foundry Company, Ravenna; director and attorney Jones Brothers Structural Steel Company, Ravenna. County Chairman Food Administration during the World War. Secretary Chamber of Commerce of Ravenna; member Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity; K. of P., Elks, Ohio State and Portage County Bar Associations, Prosecuting Attorneys' Association of Ohio. Elected Prosecuting Attorney of Portage County, 1918, re-elected 1920. Republican.


GEORGE T. FILLIUS.


Office, 702 Western Reserve Building, Warren. Born in Warren, April 28, 1883. Son of

Judge Charles and Mary T. Fillius. Married, August 11, 1910. Received A. B. degree from Western Reserve University, 1904; LL. B. degree from Harvard University, 1909. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1909. Member of the firm of Fillius & Fillius since 1909. Republican.


HERMAN H. FINKLE.


Residence, 2479 East 40th Street; office, Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in Detroit, Michigan, April 28, 1891. Married to Della Gold, of Cleveland. Attended the Cleveland public schools; graduate of Central High School, 1910; Cleveland Law School of Baldwin-Wallace University, with degree of LL. B. in 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio June, 1914; later to United States District Court. Engaged in the general practice of law in Cleveland. Past Chancellor Commander of Deak Lodge No. 334, K. of P.; member B. P. 0. E. No. 18, B'nai B'rith, C. I. A. S., H. B. S. V., Tippecanoe Club, Western Reserve Club, Cleveland Bar Association. Member of City Council, Ward 12; now serving second term. Republican.


ERNEST L. FINLEY.


Residence, 1063 La Belle Avenue; office, 41213 National Exchange Bank Building, Steubenville. Born in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, August 24, 1868. Son of Dr. James E. and Amanda (Hanna) Finley. Married October 31, 1901, to Julia B. White; two children: Louise and Katherine. Attended the public schools of Jefferson County ; Mt. Pleasant High School ; Graduate Wooster University in 1891 with A. B. degree; attended University of


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Michigan, 1892-93. Read law in offices of R. G. Richards, of Steubenville, and C. L. Weems, of St. Clairsville, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, March, 1894; later to United States District Court Southern District of Ohio. Engaged in the general practice alone in Steubenville. Member B. P. 0. E., K. of P., Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Ohio State and Jefferson County Bar Associations ; President Jefferson County Law Library Association. Republican.


GUY B. FINDLEY.


Office, 404 Lorain County Bank Building, Elyria. Born in Monroe Mills, Ohio, October 10, 1885. Son of Jacob A. and Dora Findley. Married to Jennie C. Charles, February 25, 1910. Graduate of Sullivan (Ohio) High School, May ,1903 ; attended Baldwin-Wallace College, 1904-05; graduate of Law Department, University of Michigan with LL. B. degree, June, 1908. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, May, 1908; Ohio, June, 1908; United States District Court, February, 1909. Member of the firm of Findley & Myers. City Solicitor of Elyria, 1912 to 1915. Prosecuting Attorney of Lorain County, Ohio, 1917 to 1920. Member F. & A. M., Sons of Veterans, K. 0. T. M.


QUAY H. FINDLEY.


Residence, 1875 East 101st Street; office. 816 Cuyahoga Building, Cleveland. Born in Hartstown, Pennsylvania, December 8, 1888. Son of R. C. and Minnie (Hedges) Findley. Married to Margery King, of Cleveland, December 28, 1916. Educated in the Cleveland public schools; received A. B. degree from Western Reserve University, 1911; LL. B. degree from that institution in 1913.

Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1913. Associated with the law firm of Wilkin, Cross & Daoust, of Cleveland. Served in the United States Army during the World War as 1st lieutenant, Supply Company, 135th F. A., 62nd Brig., 37th Division, Troop A, 1st Ohio Cavalry. Member University Club, City Club, American Legion, Sons. of American Revolution, Cleveland Bar Association, Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Phi fraternities.


CHARLES N. FISCUS.


Residence, 2585 Euclid Boulevard, Cleveland Heights; office, 1429 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1870. Son of Jacob S. and Amanda C. (Scholl) Fiscus. Married to Ada L. Blundy, October 22, 1902. Graduate of Western Reserve Law School with LL. B. degree, 1897. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January 11, 1897; later to United States District Court. Member Masonic Order : 32 degree, Knights Templar, Shrine, Masonic Club ; Cleveland Automobile Club. Independent politically.


VINCENT L. FISHEL.


Residence, 2211 Shunk Avenue; office, Wicke Building, Alliance, Ohio. Born in Minerva, Ohio, November 4, 1884. Son of Charles D. and Anna (Fultz) Fishel. Married to Ann M. Jones, of Alliance, Ohio, November 12, 1913; two children, Edwin Clark and Dorothy Ann. Attended grade and high schools of Minerva from 1890 to 1901; graduate of Alliance high school, 1902; graduate of Mt. Union College, Alliance, with A. B. degree, 1906; granted A. M. degree therefrom, 1911; graduate of Western Reserve University Law School, with LL. B.


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degree, 1910. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1910; United States District Court, northern district of Ohio, September, 1912. In the general practice of law in Alliance. Secretary The Alliance Business Mens' Association, 1912-15. During the war member Legal. Advisory Board of Alliance. Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, Masonic Order, Chamber of Commerce, Alliance; Sons of Veterans, Presbyterian Church, Stark County and Alliance Bar Associations. Republican.


CHARLES C. FISHER.


Residence, 402 Mount Vernon Avenue; office, Bennett Building, Marion. Born in Marion, June 10, 1855. Son of Timothy B. and Elenora (Bennett) Fisher. Married to Ro3e Scofield, December 12, 1883; two daughters : Hope and Ruth (Fisher) Sawyer. Attended Marion Public Schools; Kenyon College; LL. B. degree from Harvard University Law School, 1878. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1878; later United States District Court. Trustee of Red Cross Society. Member Board of Education six years. Member The Marion Club, The Marion Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, Chatauqua Association, Marion Cemetery Association, Marion County Bar Association. Vice President Marion County Bank. Republican.


CLARENCE A. FISHER.


Residence, Canton, Ohio; office, 302-05 Harter Bank Building, Canton. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, September 17, 1882. Son of Dr. Benj. H. and Elizabeth (Rittenhouse) Fisher. Married to Alice Rogers, of Owosso, Michigan, December 3, 1906. Graduate of Steubenville high school, 1900; special course, Rochester University, 1900-01; special and law courses, Ohio State University, 1901-02; entered University of Michigan Law School, 1902, graduated with LL. B. degree, :1904. Admitted to the bar of Mich igan and the bar of Ohio, 1904; United, States District Court, September, 1913; United States Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court, 1917. Commenced law practice in Steubenville, 1905; moved to Canton in 1906, where he has continued in practice to the present time. Member of the firm of Burch, Fisher & McCuskey, 1909-13; Fisher & McCuskey, 1913-21. April, 1918, volunteered special government service with Italian armies; served at Italian front; commissioned captain; received Italian War Cross and official citation for service at front; discharged December, 1918. In civilian capacity Government Appeal Agent with draft boards of Canton and Stark County districts. Member Alpha Tau Omega fraternity; Masonic Order, I. 0. 0. F., Elks, Moose, American Legion, Ohio State, Stark County and American Bar Associations. Criminal Prosecutor of Canton, Ohio, 1915-17; city solicitor of Canton two terms, 1917-18 and 1918-20. Republican.


DeWITT FISHER.


Residence, 1128 Dorr Street ; office, 1038-39 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Ada, Ohio, May 28, 1883. Son of John S. and Mary A. (Greene) Fisher. Married to Charlotte M. Witt, of Buffalo, New York, August, 1913. Attended common schools of Ohio and Michigan ; received LL. B. degree from Toledo University, 1912. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1912 ; later United States. District Court North-


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ern District of Ohio. Member of the law firm of Rowley, Rowley & Fisher, Toledo, since date of Admission. Member Masonic Bodies, I. 0. 0. F., K. of P., B. P. 0. E., L. 0. 0. M., Lucas County Bar Association. Local-nonpartisan. Democrat.


JEROME C. FISHER.


Residence, 11480 Hessler Road; office, 1239 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born March 10, 1889, at Chanute, Kansas. Son of Jerome H. and Effie (Collett) Fisher. Married June 23, 1917, to Katherine Bingham. Attended Conneaut high school; graduate Harvard College with A. B. degree in 1908; Harvard Law School in 1911 with LL. B. degree. Admitted to Ohio Bar, 1911, United States District Court, United States Circuit Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit. Associated in general law practice with Thompson, Hine & Flory. Served in military capacity member of Troop A, 19121917. Commissioned Captain M. I. D., 1917-1919. Member Cleveland Athletic Club, City

Club and Council of Sociology.


JOHN A. FITHIAN.


Residence, 58 West Delason Avenue; office, 303-4 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, April 26, 1870. Son of Charles L. and Mary Jane (Powers) Fithian. Married October 26, 1897, to Jennie O. Miller; two children : Adelbert and Paul M. Attended the public schools of Youngstown ; Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania; studied law at Y. M. C. A. Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1915. Member Masonic Order, Knights Templar ; Mahoning County Bar Association. Republicani


WILLIAM SINTON FITZGERALD.


Residence, New Amsterdam Hotel ; office, City Hall, Cleveland. Born in Washington, D. C., October 6, 1880. Son of David and Esther (Sinton) FitzGerald. Attended grade and high schools of Washington, D. C.; George Washington University ; graduate of George Washington Law School with LL. B. and LL. M. degrees. Admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia, 1903; to the bar of Ohio, 1904. Member of the firm FitzGerald & Fuller for a short time. Member Masonic Order, University Club, Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. Director of Law of Cleveland until appointed Mayor of Cleveland in 1920. Republican.


KARL A. FLICKINGER.


Residence, Bronson Place ; office, 607 Gardner Building, Toledo. Born in Defiance, Ohio, November 7, 1863. Son of Carl A. and Eliza (Blair) Flickinger. Married to Martha L. Rodgers, April 20, 1897; two children: Frederick R. and James R. Graduate of Defiance High School ; attended Wooster College; graduate of Cincinnati Law School with degree of LL. B., 1889. Instructor in Law Department of Toledo University one year. Admitted to the bar of Ohio and to United States District Court. Engaged in the general practice of law in Toledo. Captain and Quartermaster on Staff of Col. H. S. Bunker of the 16th 0. N. G. Member Phi Kappa Psi and Theta Delta Theta Fraternities, Masonic Order, Lucas County Bar Association.


JOSEPH L. FLOYD.


Residence, R. D. No. 2; office, 508 George D. Harter Bank Building, Canton. Born in Noble County, Ohio, November 18, 1876. Son of Morris and Elizabeth (Craig) Floyd. Married March 26, 1913, to Margaret Hillibish, of Canton. Attended country schools; received A. B. degree from Mt. Union College in 1897; LL. B. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1902. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1903. Member of the firm of Floyd & Yutzey, of Canton, since 1906. Member Masonic Order, K. of P., Maccabees, L. 0. 0. M., Ad Craft Club, McKinley Club, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Kiwanis Club, Ohio Abstracters Association, Stark County Bar Association. Republican.


IVO JOSEPH FLORY.


Residence, 1817 Superior Street ; office, 934 Spitzer Building, Toledo. Born in Archbold, Ohio, March 5, 1889. Son of Joseph P. and Catherina M. Flory. Graduate of Archbold High School in 1905; St. John's University Law School, 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 18, 1913. Member of the firm of Denman, Kirkbride, Wilson & McCabe. From October 25, 1918, to March 3, 1919, with 4th Division, Aircraft Service, Aircraft Production, at Buffalo, New York. Member Knights of Columbus.


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WALTER LEROY FLORY.


Residence, 2265 Stillman Road; office, 1239 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Newark, Ohio, March 31, 1880. Son of Jesse A. and Phoebe H. (Smith) Flory. Married to Julia McCune, October 2, 1908. Attended the public and high schools of Newark ; graduate Denison University with L. B. degree, 1903 ; attended Yale Law School, 1903-1904; graduate Western Reserve Law School with LL. B. degree, 1905. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1905. Associated in practice of law with Amos Burt Thompson, 1905. Member of the firm of Thompson, Hine & Flory since December, 1911. Member Troop A, of Cleveland, 1905-1908; Local Board No. 15 Selective service in City of Cleveland, 1917-1918; Branch Officer of United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation for the Great Lakes District, 1918. Member Beta Theta Pi; Phi Delta Phi; Corbey Court (Yale Law School) ; Union Club; University Club; Cleveland Chamber of Commerce; City Club ; American, Ohio and Cleveland Bar Associations.


EDGAR MONROE FLOWERS.


Residence, 662 Islington Street; office, 811 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, June 10, 1888. Son of Joseph W. and Jesse D. (Hovey) Flowers. Married to Cecile B. Kapp, May 3, 1916 ; one son : Jackson G. Graduate of Toledo Ward Schools, 1902; Toledo Central High School, 1906; University of Michigan with LL. B. degree, 1909. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1909; and later to the United States District Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Since August, 1919, associated with N. J. Walinski and Cornell Schreiber. Member Sylvania Golf Club, Toledo Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Order, Toledo Bar Association. Republican.


JAS. F. FLYNN, JR.


Residence, 1304 Columbus Avenue; office, Donahue Building, Sandusky. Born in Sandusky, Ohio, May 1, 1887. Son of James and Margaret (Moos) Flynn. Married to Caroline D. Drucker, February 22, 1916. Attended Sandusky Schools ; Sandusky Business College, 1905; University of Michigan ; graduate of Cincinnati Night High School, 1907; University of Cincinnati Law Department, 1909. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1908; United States District Court, 1909. Member of the firth King, Ramsey, Flynn & Pyle. Member Masonic Order, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, T. N. E., Rotary Club, K. of P. Democrat.


GEORGE B. FOLK.


Residence, 1886 Garfield Road; office, 805 Society for Savings Building. Cleveland. Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, September 15, 1887. Son of George W. D. and Elizabeth (Billmyer) Folk. Married to Marjorie M. Kinkead, of Columbus, Ohio, December 19, 1917. Attended West Virginia University receiving A. B. degree, 1908; Columbia University Law School, 1910-11; Western Reserve Law School from which he received LL. B., 1915. Admitted to the bar of West Virginia, September 15, 1914; to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1915. Assistant Prosecutor in Municipal Court of Cleveland, July, 1915 to January, 1916, since which time he has been associated with the law firm of Treadway & Marlatt. Member City Club, Southern Club, Phi Delta Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Americanization Committee of Cleveland Bar Association.


MARTIN AMBROSE FORAN.


Residence, Ambler Drive, East Boulevard; office, Court House, Cleveland. .Born in Choconut, Susquehanna county, Pa., November 11, 1844. Son of James and Catherine (O'Donnell) Foran. Married December 29, 1868, to Kate Kavanaugh (deceased). Two children: Gertrude M., Margaret 0. Married to Emma Kenny, December, 1893. Educated in public schools of Susquehanna County, Pa , worked on father's farm until sixteen years of age, where he learned the trade of cooper: at the age of eighteen, entered St. Joseph's College near Montrose, Pa.; taught school two years; meanwhile studied law; engaged in cooper trade in Meadville, Pa.; came to Cleveland, Mar. 11, 1868, worked at his trade and was elected President Coopers' International Union; editor Coopers' Journal 1870-74; elected member Ohio Constitutional Convention, 1873. Admitted to the bar of Ohio May 11, 1874. Prosecuting Attorney of Cleveland, 1875-77; candidate for Police Judge, 1881; elected member of


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Congress from the 20th and 21st districts of Ohio, 1882; re-elected 1884 and 1886. In partnership with the late Judge J. P. Dawley, 1889-1910; when he was elected Judge Common Pleas Court, which office he holds to date. Served with the 4th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry during the Civil War, 1864-65. Member B. P. 0. E.; G. A. R.; Chamber of Commerce; Cleveland, Ohio. State and American Bar Associations.


RALPH SHAYLOR FORCE.


Residence, 14708 Aspinwall Avenue ; office, 418 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 4, 1891. Son of William S. and Mary L. (Shaylor) Force. Married to Fern A. Shepard, February 14, 1917. Graduate of Collinwood High School, 1908; Adelbert College with degree of A. B. in 1912; Western Reserve Law School with degree of LL. B. in 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1914, and later to the United States District Court. Engaged in the general practice of law in Cleveland. Secretary of The Western Reserve Congregational Club. Member City and Tippecanoe Clubs ; F. & A. M.; Delta Theta Phi and Delta Upsilon Fraternities; Cleveland Bar Association.


CARL B. FORD.


Residence, Hollenden Hotel; office, 718 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born at Burton, Ohio, May 30, 1878. Son of George H. and Corrine E. (Williams) Ford. Married to Elizabeth M. Hurd, of Aurora, Ohio, June 10, 1901; two children: Seabury Hurd and Frances. Educated at Burton public schools and later one year at Burton High School. Attended Oberlin Academy, 1892 to 1894; Western Reserve University, 1895- 1896; graduate of University of Michigan Law Department, 1900. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1900; United States District and Circuit Courts, 1905. Associated with the firm of Kline, Carr, Tolles & Goff in Cleveland, from 1900 to 1901. Practiced in Toledo, Ohio, for a period in 1903; returned to Cleveland in 1904. Member of the firm of Marvin & Ford, in 1907; Smart, Marvin & Ford, from 1908 until 1913, when Mr. Marvin withdrew, and the firm continues to practice under the firm name of Smart & Ford to the present time. Took an active part in war work of city and Federal Reserve District; Liberty Loan Speaker in five government loan campaigns. Member of Hermit, Athletic and Nisi Prius Clubs of Cleveland. Chairman Geauga County Central Committee, 1900-1901; chairman Leonard Wood Republican Campaign in 20th, 21st, and 22nd Congressional Districts in 1920. Republican.


HORATIO FORD.


Residence, Mayfield Road, South Euclid; office, 914 Williamson Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Born June 23, 1881, in Cleveland, Ohio. Son of H. Clark and Ida (Thorp) Ford. Married May 7, 1908, to Ella A. White. Educated at the public and high schools of Cleveland. Graduate of Yale University with A. B. degree in 1904; Western Reserve University with LL. B. degree in 1906. Admitted to the Ohio Bar, June, 1906. Associated with the Garfield Savings Bank for seven years. In 1913 became a member of the firm, Ford, Snyder & Tilden, of which firm his father was a senior partner. Member of the firm Snyder, Henry, Thomsen, Ford & Seagrave. Served in Troop A., O. N. G., 1904 to 1910. Member of The Union Club, The Chagrin Valley Hunt Club, The Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner of The Cleveland Council, Boy Scouts of America. Republican.


JOHN WILLARD FORD.


Residence, Youngstown; office, Wick Building, Youngstown. Born in Youngstown, October 6, 1888. Son of Edward L. and Blanche (Butler) Ford. Married to Dorothy Brandt, March 3, 1920. Graduate public and high schools, Youngstown. Received A. B. degree from Yale University, 1910; A. M. degree from Harvard University, 1911, and LL. B. degree, 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 16, 1914. Member of the firm Hine, Kennedy, Manchester, Conroy & Ford. Captain Air Service of A. E. F. from July 1918 to May, 1919. Member Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity.


SIMPSON STEPHEN FORD.


Residence, 1945 East 90th Street ; office, 1030 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Richmond, Jefferson County, Ohio, October 7, 1854. Son of William and Eliza J. (Frederick) Ford. Married October 5, 1887,


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to Altai Marie Scott. Received his early education in the country school. Taught country school, 1873 to 1874 ; preparatory training at Richmond (Ohio) College, 1874-77. Graduate Allegheny College, Pennsylvania, with Classical Course in 1881 (was class orator). Taught mathematics in Richmond College, 1881 to 1882. Admitted to the bar of Ohio., June 4, 1884; later to United States Courts. Has practiced law in Cleveland ever since admission. In partnership with Judge Chas. J. Estep, 1885 to 1890. Member Cleveland Board of Education, 1892-96. President of the Board in 1920. Second Assistant to Director of Law of Cleveland, 1895-97; First Assistant to Director of Law of Cleveland, 1897-.99. Elected Common Pleas Judge in 1899 ; re-elected in 1904 and served in that office twelve years. Member Board of Trustees Allegheny College. President The Guaranty State Savings & Loan Co.; President The Underwriters Mortgage & Investment Co.; President The Rapid Transit Land Co., The Cedar Heights Land Co., The Ford Realty & Construction Co., The Indian River Co. Member Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Athletic Club, Tippecanoe Club, Colonial Club, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Alpha Delta (law) Fraternities, American and Cleveland Bar Associations.


FRANK H. FOSTER.


Residence, 14 Kenilworth Drive; office, Ohio Building, Toledo. Born in Sidney, Ohio, December 8, 1866. Son of Christian and Elizabeth (Winter) Foster. Married in 1895 to Carrie Sanzenbacher ; three children : Mary Elizabeth, Frank H., Jr., and Robert R. Attended the country schools of Shelby County, Ohio; Eastern Iowa Normal School. Taught school for a number of years. Graduate of Ohio Normal University, 1893; Ohio State University Law Department with LL. B. degree in 1897. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1897; later to United States District Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Member Charter Commission of Toledo in 1916; I. O. O. F.; Masonic Order; Toledo Bar Association. Democrat.


BYRON A. FOUCHE.


Residence and office, Fremont. Born September 8, 1858, in Wayne County, Ohio. Son of Josiah P. and Susannah (Stutzman) Fouche. Married December 31, 1886, to Jane Parmenter, of Burbank, Ohio; one child, Isadora. Attended Canaan Center Academy ; Smithville High School. Graduate of University of Wooster in 1883, with degree of A. B. Studied law in office of John McSweeney, Jr., Wooster. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1886. Practiced law continuously in Fremont. Member Board of Elections of Sandusky County five years. Member City Council, Fremont, eight years. City Solicitor, Fremont, several years ; resigned, December 31, 1920. Elected, November, 1920, Prosecuting Attorney, Sandusky County. Member Phi Gamma Delta fraternity; B. P. 0. E.; K. of P.; W. O. W.; Sandusky County Bar Association. M. E. Church, Fremont. Republican.


FRED B. FOWLER.


Residence and office, Wauseon. Born in Fulton County, Ohio, March 6, 1870. Son of William and Catherine Fowler. Married October 13, 1907, to Katherine Clara Vocke. Attended the Northwestern Collegiate Institute at Wauseon. Studied law in office of W. H. Fuller, of Wauseon. Admitted to


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the bar of Ohio, June 30, 1905; later to United States District Court. Member. Fulton County Bar Association. Democrat.


MARSHALL H. FRANCIS.


Residence, 1503 West Market Street ; office, 134 North Fourth Street, Steubenville. Born in Hopedale, Ohio, September 22, 1893. Son of Joseph B. and Mary (Higgins) Francis. Married to Pauline Thompson, August 21, 1919. Graduate of Smithfield, Ohio, High School, 1910; University of Wooster Academy, 1911 ; attended Western Reserve University, 1911-12; received degree of LL. B. from George Washington University Law School, 1916. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1916. Member of the firm of Kithcart & Francis, 1916-17; Francis & Van Tilburg since 1919. Served in United States Army during the World War as Sergeant Headquarters Motor Battalion, 308th Ammunition Train. Member Kappa Alpha fraternity ; 13. P. 0. E.; Jefferson County Bar Association. Secretary to Congressman W. B. Francis, of the 18th Ohio District, 1913-16.


CLAUDE F. FRANKE.


Residence, 1216 Bender Avenue, East Cleveland; office, 512 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 14, 1887. Son of Dr. F. C. and Clara A. (Tamblyn) Franke. Married to Mary DeWitt, of Old Glenville (now Cleveland), November 16, 1915. Educated in the 'Cleveland public schools and graduate of Shaw High School, June, 1907; received degree of LL. B. from Baldwin-Wallace University, June, 1910. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 24, 1910; United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1920. Engaged in the individual law practice in Cleveland. Republican.


HAROLD W. FRASER.


Residence, Ottawa Hills ; office, 1032 Spitzer Building, Toledo. Born October 26; 1872, in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Son of George and Sarah (Shephard) Fraser. Married September 30, 1896, to Helen Burnep, of Toledo. Educated in the public schools of Ontario, Canada ; Upper Canada College, Toronto. Studied law in office of E. W. Tolerton, Toledo. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1894, and later to the United States District Court and to the United States Supreme Court. In 1896 formed partnership with Edwin J. Marshall, under the name of Marshall & Fraser, which continues to the present time. Member of Ohio Legislature for one term. Member Legal Advisory Board and Captain of Liberty Loan Squad during the war. Past Master of Masonic Order. Member of Ohio State and Lucas County Bar Associations. Member of Toledo Club ; Commerce Club ; Inverness Club and Sylvania Golf Club. Republican.


EMERICH BURT FREED.


Residence, 1316 East 89th Street ; office, 500 Cuyahoga Building, Cleveland. Born in Budapest, Hungary, November 22, 1897. Son of Nicholas and Sarah (Benfield) Freed. Attended the grammar schools of Budapest, Hungary ; graduate of Central High School. Cleveland, January, 1915; Adelbert College of Western Reserve University, with degree of A. B., in June, 1918 ; Thomas Backus Law School of that institution, with degree of