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ber City Club. West Side Chamber of Industry. Justice of the Peace of Cleveland from 1903 to 1906; Assistant Prosecuting Attorney under John W. Cline four years. Republican.


GEORGE F. GREVE.


Residence. 864 East 149th Street; office, 793 East 152nd Street, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. June 10, 1891. Son of Fred A. and Victoria (Cabot) Greve. Married August 26, 1919, to Adelaide D. Small. Educated in the public schools of Collinwood, Ohio; graduate of Collinwood High School, 1911; Cleveland Law School with degree of LL. B., June 6, 1916. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January 2, 1917. Engaged in the practice of law in Cleveland. Member Mayor's Advisory War Committee during the World War, Cleveland Bar Association. State Representative, Ohio Legislature, 83rd General Asembly, from 1919 to 1920. Democrat.


LYNN B. GRIFFITH.


Residence, 405 North Park Avenue; office, 307 Second National Building, Warren. Born in West Farmington, Ohio, October 30, 1886. Son of Herbert F. and Lovira M. (Snyder) Griffith.   Married to Stata N. Miller, September 9, 1916; two children: David Miller and Patricia Ann. Attended district and high schools; Mt. Hermon (Mass) Boys' School; graduate of Oberlin Academy, 1906; received A. B. degree from Oberlin College, 1910; attended University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1911-13; graduate Western Reserve University Law School, 1914, with degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1914. Member Delta Theta Phi Fraternity; Masonic Order: Knights Templar, Shrine; K. of P. Trumbull County Bar Association. Chairman the Trumbull County Democratic Executive Committee. Democrat.


JAMES HARLEN GRISWOLD.


Residence, 1889 Windemere Street; office, 512 Hickox Building, Cleveland. Born in Hartsgrove, Ohio, January 27, 1873. Son of Henry F. and Susan L. (Laird) Griswold. Married to Hope Erwin, of Bourbon,


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Indiana, September 30, 1902. Graduate of New Lyme Institute, Ashtabula County, Ohio, 1892; graduate of Oberlin College with degree of A. B., 1898; Western Reserve University Law School with degree of LL. B., 1901. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1901; to the United States District Court, 1906. Commenced the practice of law in Cleveland in partnership with Hon. Alexander Hadden and Harold F. Parks, under the firm name of Hadden, Parks & Griswold, which continued for one year, when Mr. Hadden left the firm to accept the appointment as Judge of Probate Court and the firm become Griswold & White. In 1911 John A. Hadden entered the firm which then became Griswold, White & Hadden. Since 1918 the firm is Griswold, Green, Palmer & Hadden. Member Sons of American Revolution, Chamber of Commerce, University Club, and Tippecanoe Club. Republican.


HAL HOWARD GRISWOLD.


Residence, 142 Center Street; office, VA Main Street, Chardon. Born in Chardon, Ohio, May 25, 1885. Son of Eli J. and Ellen (Mynderse) Griswold. Married to Gertrude L. Carter, of Oberlin, Ohio, July 23, 1914; one daughter, Marjorie Carter. Educated in the common and high schools of Chardon; received A. B. degree from Adelbert College, Western Reserve University; studied law in office and by correspondence; taught Science and Mathematics in Chardon Schools, 1909-10; Principal Chardon High School, 1910-11; Superintendent of Schools, Chardon, 1911-16; Member Board of School Examiners, 191116. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January 4, 1916. Engaged in the practice of law in Chardon since July 1, 1916. During the war, Chairman Geauga County United War Work Campaign and Speaker for all Liberty Loan, Red Cross and W. S. S. Drives. Member I. O. O. F., Knights of Pythias, Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity. Mem - ber of 83rd and 84th General Assembly. Republican.


GEORGE ANDERSON GROOT.


Residence, 15021 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland; office, 309-10 The Arcade, Cleveland. Born in Shushan, Washington County, New York, August 3, 1843. Son of John Aaron and Eliza Jane (Heath) Groot. Married to Maora Agnes Sage in Huron, Ohio, December 12, 1872. Educated in common schools. Attended Oberlin College; graduate of Hillsdale College, Michigan, June 16, 1870, with B. S. degree; graduate of Ohio State University and Union Law College, Cleveland, Ohio, with LL. B. degree, July 3, 1872. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, September 25, 1871; United States District and Circuit Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, December 8, 1873; United States Supreme Court, December 3, 1883. Traveled on the continent for three months thereafter. Upon his return read law with Estep & Burke of Cleveland until the dissolution of the firm. In partnership with Judge Stevenson Burke, 1875-76; formed partnership with E. J. Blandin, firm name of Groot & Blandin, continuing three years, since which time he has been in the in- dividual practice. Appointed Judge of the Police Court of Cleveland by Gen. Ed., S. Meyer, acting Mayor of Cleveland. Wrote history of Company I, 8th 0. V. I. and


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edited and published History of the 8th 0. V. I.; author of "The Science and Function of Money" and several other articles on the money question in 1894; contributed articles on that subject to magazines and also to the Monitary Commission held in Indianapolis. Enlisted in the U. S. army, April 20, 1861; served with Co. H, 8th 0. V. I. three months; re-enlisted in Co. I, of same regiment, August 10, 1861, with rank of Sergeant; was in twenty-two engagements; wounded December 13, 1863, given up to die; discharged from hospital December 20, 1863; elected Captain of State Militia by, the people of Camden Township, in 1864; served in that capacity until the end of war. Member Masonic Order. 32nd degree. Member Gibson Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M., Charter Member Oberlin Lodge F. & A. M. No. 380, Charter Member Forest Hill Lodge No. 644 F. & A. M. East Cleveland; Charter Member Memorial Post G. A. R. of Cleveland, Member American and State Bar Associations; one of the Charter Members Cuyahoga County Bar Association. Elected to the Board of Education from 15th Ward, 1876; candidate for same in 1878 and 1880; candidate for Common Pleas Judge, 1883, and at three subsequent periods. Delegate and Secretary to Republican State Convention that nominated J. P. Foraker Governor; Chairman Cuyahoga County Delegation to State Convention held in Cleveland that nominated Mark A. Hanna delegate at large to the Chicago Convention; Delegate to the Free Silver Convention held in St. Louis, 1896; appointed Chairman Notification Committee and tendered nomination to W. J. Bryan in Lincoln, Nebraska, September 8, 1896; delivered one hundred speeches in support of Mr. Bryan in Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio; delegate to the Peoples Party Convention held in Kansas City in 1900. Now independent in politics.


LOUIS J. GROSSMAN.


Residence, 10519 Lake Shore Boulevard; office, 1002 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 16, 1864. Son of Marcus and Hannah Grossman. Married to Lillie M. Meyer. Attended Cleveland Public and High Schools; received A. B. degree from Columbia College, New York City, 1885; Columbia Law School, LL. B. degree, 1887. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1888; United States District Court, 1889. Member Masonic Order, Excelsior Club, Oakwood Club, City Club, Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland.


ISADOR GROSSMAN.


Residence, 2481 Stratford Road; office, 410 East Ohio Gas Building, Cleveland. Born in St. Ivan, Hungary, July 13, 1880. Son of Jacob and Lina (Farkash) Grossman. Married to Adele Seasongood, of St. Louis, Missouri, in 1911. Educated in the Cleveland public schools; graduate of Harvard College, 1902; Harvard Law School, 1904. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1904. Engaged in the general practice of law in Cleveland. Member of the firm of Niman, Grossman, Buss & Holliday.


MARC JUSTIN GROSSMAN.


Residence, 2219 St. James Parkway; office, 1010 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 1, 1892. Son of Louis J. and Lillie (Meyer) Grossman. Married to Carolyn Kahn, of Cincinnati,


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Ohio, June 5, 1916. Educated in the Cleveland public schools; received degree of A. B. from Harvard College, 1913; later attended Harvard Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1915; later to the United States District Court. Engaged in the general practice of law in Cleveland. Member Legal Advisory Board during the World War. Member Cleveland and American Bar Associations.


DAVID M. GRUBER.


Residence 743 6th Avenue; office, National Exchange Bank Building, Steubenville. Born in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio. Son of John and Elizabeth (Powell) Gruber. Married to Myra A. Ferry, of Steubenville. Attended village school of Jefferson County, Ohio; Hopedale Normal School, Harrison County, Ohio; Mt. Union Scio College. Read law in office of W. A. Waldin, Steubenville.   Admitted to the bar of Ohio and United States Courts and began practice of law in Steubenville, August 17, 1887. Attorney for the National Exchange Bank of Steubenville. Delegate to Democratic Convention at Denver, Colorado. in 1907, from 18th District of Ohio, representing the State of Ohio on Platform Committee. Member Ohio State and Jefferson County Bar Associations; Hamline Methodist Church. Democrat.


STANLEY A. GRZEZINSKI.


Residence, 145 Dexter Street; office, 642 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, Ohio, October 18, 1887. Son of Michael and Juliana (Prelinski) Grzezinski. Attended the Parochial School of Toledo; graduate of Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, with LL. B. degree, in 1911. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1911; later to the United States District Court. Commenced the practice of law in Toledo in 1911, associated with the firm of Hankison, Axline & Deeds, which continued until 1919, since which time he is associated with the firm of Hackett & Lynch. Director Ohio Polish Savings Loan & Building Association; President The Polonia Clothing & Shoe Co. During the World War member Officers Reserve Corps Field Artillery. at Camp Zachary Taylor. Member B. P. O. E., K. of C., F. 0. E., L. O. O. .M., Commerce Club, Toledo Automobile Club. Phi Delta Phi Fraternity, American Legion, number of Polish societies. Candidate for Judge of Municipal Court in 1915. Republican.


LEWIS L. GUARNIERI.


Residence, 305 East Market Street; office, Guarnieri Block, Warren. Born in Warren, Ohio, July 10, 1896. Son of Albert and Mary (Basso) Guarnieri. Attended public and high schools, Warren, Ohio; graduate of Catholic University, Washington, D. C., with LL. B. degree, in 1918; Georgetown University, Washington, D. C., with. LL. M. degree, 1919; attended George Washington University, Washington D. C. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1919; United States Dis- trict Court, Northern District of Ohio, December, 1920. Engaged in the general practice of law in Warren. Served in United States Navy during the war from June 18, 1918, until his discharge, March 1, 1919. Member Sigma Chi and Epsilon Lambda


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fraternities, B. P. O. E., L. O. O. .M. Knights of Columbus, Army & Navy Union, Ohio

State and Trumbull County Bar Associations, Roosevelt Club. Republican.


CHARLES A. GUERNSEY.


Residence, 1011 N. Union Street; office, Weller Block, Fostoria. Born in Fostoria, Ohio, July 17, 1884. Son of Charles L. and Malina G. (Brown) Guernsey. Married to Irma F. Schwaab, of Cincinnati, Ohio, January 27, 1908; four children: Kathleen, Marion, Thomas and Margaret. Attended public schools of Fostoria, graduating June. 1902; graduate of University of Cincinnati College of Law with LL. B. degree, June. 1906. Read law in office of his father. Charles L. Guernsey. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1906; United States District Court, July, 1912. Member of the firm of Guernsey & Guernsey, of Fostoria, since 1906. City Solicitor of Fostoria, 1909-10. Director Fostoria Country Club. Member Masonic Order: K. T., Shrine; B. P. O. E.; Phi Delta Phi fraternity, Seneca County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Republican.


CHARLES LAMSON GUERNSEY.


Residence, 1004 North Union Street; office, Rooms 9 to 12 Weller Block, Fostoria, Ohio. Born January 31, 1858, in Montgomery Township, Wood County, Ohio. Son of Samuel Curtis Guernsey and Arabella Wright (Lamson) Guernsey, and is a scion of several of the oldest American families of English origin. Married January 31, 1880. at Fostoria, Ohio, to Malina G. Brown. daughter of Alexander and Mary A. (Pugh) Brown. He has two sons, Charles A. and R. Curtis, both of whom are lawyers; two daughters. Ethel G. Barnd, wife of Jules V. Barnd, of Toledo, Ohio, and Marion Bernice Jacot, wife of Professor D. W. Jacot, of Connersville, Indiana. Educated in public and normal schools and taught school for several terms; studied law with Jones & Brown at Fostoria. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 8, 1879; United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, September 26, 1908. Formed partnership with


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Alexander Brown, his preceptor, January 1, 1880, and was engaged with him in general law practice at Fostoria, under the firm name of Brown & Guernsey, until 1898, when Alexander Brown retired from practice and the partnership was dissolved; engaged in general law practice at Fostoria alone until 1906, when he entered into partnership with his son, Charles A. Guernsey under the firm name of Guernsey & Guernsey, which continues to the present time. Member Republican party since 1879, when he cast his first vote; has never been a candidate for any office or accepted a political appointment. Member B. P. O. E. Fostoria.


CURTIS GUERNSEY.


Residence, Fostoria; office, Alcott Building, Fostoria. Born in Fostoria, Ohio, May 17, 1888. Son of Charles L. and Malina G. (Brown) Guernsey. Married August 14, 1912, to Gretchen McDowell, of Fostoria; two children: James D. and Phyllis J. Entered Fostoria, Ohio, public schools the fall of 1894 and graduated from high school June, 1906; graduate University of Michigan Law Department, with LL. B. degree, June, 1910. Admitted to the bar of Ohio June 24, 1910; Michigan June 28, 1910. Commenced the practice of law in Fostoria, July, 1910, and continues to date. Secretary, treasurer and general manager The Fostoria & Fremont Railway Co. Member Masonic Order, B. P. O. E. Republican.


CARL J. GUGLER.


Residence, Galion, Ohio; office, 203-05 Wyandot Building, Galion. Born in Galion, Ohio, April 29, 1883. Son of J. and Katherine (Herzog) Gugler. Married to Menzanita Smith, of Galion, August 25, 1915. Graduate of Galion High School, 1900; LL. B. degree from Law Department University of Michigan, 1907. Admitted to the bar of Ohio. 1907; United States District Court

Northern District of Ohio, 1912. Engaged in the law practice in Galion since 1907. Attorney Citizens National Bank of Galion. During the World War Chairman of Four Minute Men for Crawford County, Local Enrollment Agent for Public Service Reserve U. S. Member K. of P., B. P. O. E., and Lambs Club, Crawford County Bar Association. Justice of Pace of Galion, 1907-12; City Solicitor of Galion, 1912-13; Delegate to National Republican Convention from 13th Congressional District at Chicago, in 1912. Republican.


ROBERT GUINTHER.


Residence, 553 Stratford Avenue; office, 329-332 Second National Building, Akron. Born in Utica, Ohio, March 11, 1890. Son of I. C. and Mary M. (Rexroth) Guinther. Married to Winifred Winn, of Lexington, Missouri, September 12, 1917. Graduate of Galion, Ohio, High School, 1907; degree of Ph. B. from University of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio, 1911; J. D. degree from University of Chicago, 1915. Admitted to the bar of Illinois, October 6, 1915; Ohio, January 4, 1916. Associated with R. Robert Collins, of Chicago, in the law practice, six months; with Mather & Nesbitt, of Akron; Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Summit County January 1, 1917 to June 1, 1919; since which date he has been a member of the firm. Slabaugh, Young, Seiberling, Huber & Guinther. Faculty Officer of Wentworth


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Military Academy, Lexington, Missouri, 1911-13. Served on Mexican Border with Ohio Field Artillery from June 19, 1916, to February 20, 1917; officer Heavy Artillery (C. A. C.) June 24, 1918, to January 1, 1919. Member Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Alpha Delta and Order of the Coif fraternities, B. P. O. E., Masonic Order, University Club. Summit County Bar Association. Democrat.


MARK M. GUNLEFINGER.


Residence, 850 Pennsylvania Avenue; office, 601 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Warren, Ohio, April 8, 1880. Son of Nathan and Emilia (Moses) Gunlefinger. Married January 3, 1912, to Ethel M. Wood; one child: Mark J. Attended the public and high schools of Warren; graduate of Kenyon College, with Ph. B. degree, in 1901; Cincinnati Law School, with LL. B. degree, in 1904. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1904; United States District Court in 1912. In 1909 formed partnership with B. F. Wirt, under the firm name of Wirt & Gunlefinger, which continues to date. Member Masonic Order, B. P. O. E., Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Theta Pi fraternities; Mahoning County Bar Association. Republican.


FRANK DORR GUNSAULLUS.


Residence, Plymouth, Richland County. Born in Richland County, Ohio, August 22, 1854. Son of Levi Bodley and Susannah Maria (Hills) Gunsaullus. Married October 8, 1877, to Jennie E. Gettings; one child: Mrs. Mildred J. Walker, of Akron. Early education received in the country schools; attended grammar and high schools of Plymouth; studied law in the office of W. W. Drennan, Plymouth; attended Law Department of Cincinnati College, 1875-76. Admitted to the bars of Ohio and Nebraska, 1877; in 1878 to the United States District Court at Omaha, Nebraska; United States District Court at Toledo, 1880. Member of the firm of Bell & Gunsaullus, Plymouth, one year; Gunsaullus & Glover, Hamilton, Nebraska, six months; Gunsaullus, Bell & Culp, Norwalk, Ohio, one year. Practiced law in Richland, Huron, Erie, Seneca and Crawford counties for more than 40 years, nine years of which he was counsel for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. With his father and John D. Fate, he helped organize The Fate & Gunsaullus Clay Working Machinery Co. Later became interested in agriculture, at the same time kept up the practice of law until the winter of 1919, when he retired on account of ill health. One of the oldest members of Richland Lodge No. 301, F. & A. M. Member Richland and Huron County Bar Associations.


ARTHUR PHILIP GUSTAFSON.


Residence, 9377 Amesbury Ave.; office, 486 The Arcade, Cleveland. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa, December 23, 1887. Son. of Charles and Charlotte (Peterson) Gustafson. Married to Lulu O'Hara, of Cleveland, July 16, 1913; one son. Educated in the public schools of Jamestown, New York; graduate of Baldwin-Wallace Academy, June, 1917. Registered as law student in office of H. C. Boyd, Cleveland, and studied law four years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1917. Engaged in the individual general


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practice of law in Cleveland. Associate Member Legal Advisory Board District No. 4. Member Cleveland Bar Association. In-- dependent in politics.


FREDERICK E. GUTHERY.


Residence and office, Marion. Born in La Rue, Ohio, January 13, 1868. Son of John D. and Susan (Frederick) Guthery. Married June 22, 1898, to Mildred Howard; three children: Howard F., Philip E. and Esther. Attended public schools of La Rue; received B. S. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1888; and later A. B. degree from same university; LL. B. degree from Cincinnati Law School in 1891. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1891; later to United States District Court. In 1900 formed partnership with D. R. Crissinger under the firm name of Crissinger & Guthery, which continued until 1914, when the firm became Crissinger, Guthery & Strelitz. Prosecuting Attorney of Marion County for 8 years; member of Marion School Board for 4 years. Chairman Marion County War Board during the World War. Vice president and director National City Bank & Trust Co. of Marion; director Marion Savings Bank Co.; director Campbell National Bank of La Rue; First National Bank of Forest, and Citizens Bank Co. of Prospect; president and director Marion County Telephone Co.; director The Fairmont Big Vein Coal Co.; director and vice president Central Fairmont Coal Co., and The Anthony Laundry Co. Member Masonic bodies: Knights Templar, Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree, Shrine; B. P. O. E., K. of P., L. O. O. .M., Kappa Sigma fraternity, Marion Club, Ohio State and Marion County Bar Associations. Democrat.


MOSES MAX GUZIK.


Residence, 1085 East 79th Street; office, 348 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, May 18, 1894. Son of Henry J. and Hannah (Weinberg) Guzik. Educated in Cleveland Public Schools; graduate of East High School, 1912; received degree of A. B. from Adelbert College; Western Reserve University, 1916; received degree of LL. B. from Law School of that institution in 1918. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1918; United States District Court, January, 1920. Engaged in the general practice of law in Cleveland. Member Knights of Pythias, Windermere Lodge; Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Associations, Cleveland Bar Association.


PHILMORE J. HABER.


Residence, 1568 East 117th Street: office, 906. National City Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, May 24, 1895. Son of Markus and Rickie (Lorber) Haber. Married to Constance N. Mayer, of Cleveland, March 14, 1918. Primary education received in Cleveland schools; graduate of South High School, 1911; received A. B. degree from Adelbert College, Western Reserve University, 1915; attended Western Reserve Law School, 1915-16; received LL. B. degree from Baldwin-Wallace Law School, 1917. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, May 8, 1917; later to United States District Court. Engaged in the law practice in Cleveland. Associated with Clayton C. Townes in 1917. Member Excelsior Club, City Club, K. of P., Cleveland Bar Association. Secretary, Department of Public Welfare from January 1, 1916, to January 1, 1918; Secretary, Campaign Committee, League of Republican Clubs, 1917. Presi-


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dent Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. 1918-19. Independent Republican.


EDWARD G. HACHTEL.


Residence, 198 Williams Street, Cuyahoga Falls; office, 402 Ohio Building, Akron. Born near Dundee, Ohio, February 10, 1880. Son of John M. and Clara (Groh) Hachtel. Educated in the country and village schools of Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Northern University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1915. Member I. O. O. F., K. of P., Summit County Bar Association. Democrat.


JOHN W. HACKETT.


Residence, 2849 Parkwood Place; office, 642 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Son of Michael W. and Catherine (Kelly) Hackett. Married to Irene Cecilia Sawkins, July 11, 1911; three children: Jane Marie, Dorothy, and John Wallace, Jr. Attended St. Francis de Sales Academy, Toledo; graduate of St. John's University with LL. B. degree, 1910. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1910; later

United States District Court. Engaged in the practice of law in Toledo in partnership with Edwin J. Lynch, under the firm name of Hackett & Lynch. For three years Lecturer on "Sales and Personal Property," at St. John's University. During the World War member Legal Advisory Board, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, Toledo Council 386; member Catholic Cathedral Chapel, American, Ohio State and Lucas County Bar Associations. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Lucas County, 1916 to 1918. Democrat.


ALEXANDER HADDEN.


Residence, Glen Ridge Road, Euclid Village; office, New Court House, Cleveland. Born in Wheeling, West Va., July 2, 1850. Son of Alexander and Mary E. Hadden. Married July 17, 1883, to Frances Hawthorne; March 29, 1917, to Jessie E. Hutchins. Attended common schools and Shaw Academy, Cleveland; Oberlin College from which he received A.B. degree, 1873 and LL.D., 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October, 1875; later U. S. Courts. Engaged in the general practice of law in Cleveland as member of the following firms: Goulder & Hadden: Hadden & Parks: Wilcox, Collister, Hadden & Parks. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 1882-85;. Prosecuting Attorney, 1885-91. Probate Judge since February, 1905. Member University Club; Cleveland, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.


JOHN A. HADDEN.


Residence, 3813 Euclid Avenue; office, 512 Hickox Building, Cleveland. Born July 11, 1886, in Cleveland. Son of Judge Alexander and Frances (Hawthorne) Hadden. Educated in Cleveland public and high schools; graduate of Harvard College, with A. B. degree, in 1908; Harvard Law School in 1910,. with LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1910; United States District Court in 1912. Member of the firm of Griswold, White & Hadden, 1912 to 1916; Griswold & Hadden, 1916 to 1917; Griswold, Green, Palmer & Hadden since 1919. Enlisted in Troop A., 1st Ohio Cavalry, December 9, 1910. Served on Mexican border, 1916 to 1917; Captain Battery F. 135, F. A.. May 22,


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1917, to April 10, 1919. Member of Hermit Club, University Club, Cleveland Athletic Club, Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Bar Association. Assistant United States District Attorney, 1912 to 1913.


HENRY MARCELLUS HAGELBARGER.


Residence, Village of Silver Lake, Ohio; office, City Hall, Akron. Born at Spring Mountain, Ohio, December 2, 1867. Son of Henry and Louisa (Raley) Hagelbarger. Married September 10, 1895, at Akron, Ohio, to Martha May Jones (who died March 23, 1912); four children: Paul Raley, Ralph Henry, Martha Louise and Sara Marcella. Married January 1, 1914, at Silver Lake, Ohio, to Lillian Lodge. Attended Country Schools; High School, Warsaw, Ohio, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October, 1897; United States Supreme Court, January, 1901. Elected Prosecuting Attorney of Summit County, Ohio, November, 1901, and served in that office seven years. Appointed first Director of Law of Akron, February 1, 1920, under new City Charter. Engaged in the practice of law in Akron in 1899. From 1909 to 1914 member of the firm of Hagelbarger & Mottinger, which firm was succeeded by the firm of Hagelbarger & Doolittle. Member Masonic Order, Methodist Episcopal Church, Silver Lake Country Club. Republican.


GEORGE E. HAGENBUCH.


Residence, University Club; office, Leader-News Building, Cleveland. Born at Urbana, Ohio, October 8, 1881. Son of Edwin and Nellie (Howard) Hagenbuch. Attended the public schools of Urbana; graduate Ohio State University, with degree of Ph. B., 1903; LL. B. degree 1905. Admitted to the bar of Ohio June 27, 1905. Member of Troop A., O. N. G., three years; Captain in the United States Army, June, 1917, to June, 1919. Member Cleveland Athletic Club, University Club, Masonic bodies, American Legion, Ohio State and Cleveland Bar Associations, Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Phi.


EDGAR A. HAHN.


Residence, 10200 Lake Shore Boulevard, Bratenahl; office, 800 National City Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, November 24, 1882. Son of Aaron and Theresa (Kalb) Hahn. Married to Irene Moss, January 13, 1910. Attended Cleveland public schools and Central High School; Columbia College, New York; received degree of LL. B. from Western Reserve University Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1904; later to the United States District Court. Engaged in the law practice in Cleveland. Member of the firm of Mooney, Hahn, Loeser & Keough.


GEORGE PHILIP HAHN.


Residence, 2635 Scottwood Avenue ; office, 100746 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Napoleon, Ohio, June 26, 1879. Son of Anton and Sophia (Yackee) Hahn. Married November 14, 1906, to Estella C. Vocke; two children: Philip Vocke and Frances Elaine. Attended the public and high schools of Napoleon; received A. B. degree from Ohio State University in 1903; LL. B. degree in


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1905. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1905; United States District Court, 1906. Member of the firm of Brown, Hahn & Sanger. Director Toledo University. Instructor in "Partnership" and "Damages" in Law Department of St. John's University, Toledo, several years. Member Lucas County Bar. Association, Lawyers Club, B. P. O. E. Republican.


FRANK E. HAINEN.


Residence, 1564 Rydal Mount Road, Cleveland Heights; office, 740 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1875. Son of Samuel R. and Frances A. (Higgins) Hai- nen. Married to Jean W. Wanless, of Marquette, Michigan, September 25, 1912. Attended the common and high schools and Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania; graduate of New York University Law School with LL. B. degree, 1898. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1900; United States District and Circuit Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, September 23, 1909. Engaged in the law practice in Cleveland continuously since 1900. Attorney in United States General Land Office, 1908-09. Government Representative and Agent for Draft Board No. 2, during the World War; Chairman Legal Advisory Board No. 5. Member of the Masonic Bodies, Woodward Lodge F. & A. M., McKinley Chapter R. A. M., Cleveland Council Royal and Select Masters, Cleveland, Ohio State and American Bar Associations, Life member of Episcopal Church. Republican.


MILTON B. HAINES.


Residence and office. Massillon. Born in Union County. Ohio, September 24, 1876.

Son of Caleb F. and Margarette (Miller) Haines. Attended country schools of Union County; received B. S. degree from Northern Ohio University, 1898; attended George Washingtoh University Law School, 190508; received LL. B. degree from Ohio Northern University, 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1913. Elected Prosecuting Attorney of Union County, 1914; re-elected 1916; resigned .1918. Member B. P. O. E., Masonic Order, L. O. O. .M., Phi Delta Phi, Stark County Bar Association. Republican.


JOHN C. HALE.


Residence, 11333 Belleflower Road, Cleveland, Ohio. Born in Orford, N. H., March 3, 1831. Son of Aaron and Mary (Kent) Hale. Married in 1859 to Carrie A. Sanborn. Educated in the district schools and Academy of Orford, N. H., attended Dartmouth College, 1853-57, graduating with honors in 1857; was conferred degree of LL.D. in 1897. After graduating moved to Cleveland where he taught in the public schools for three years. Read law in the office of S. B. and F. J. Prentiss one year and was admitted to the bar of Ohio. Commenced the practice of law in Elyria where for a short time was in partnership with W. W. Boynton. Prosecuting Attorney. Lorain county, 1863-69; member Constitutional Convention, 1872; Judge Common Pleas Court, 1877-83; returned to Cleveland in 1883 and again formed partnership with Judge W. W. Boynton, which continued until 1892; elected in 1892 Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Ohio, 8th district: in 1894 became presiding Judge of that Court. Chief Justice of that Court until February 8, 1905.


JAMES WOOD HALFHILL.


Residence, 127 North Collett Street; office, 310-16 Cincinnati Block, 35 Public Square.

Lima, Ohio. Born in Mercer, Mercer County, Ohio, March. 1, 1861. Son of Moses and Eleanor M. (Wood) Halfhill. Married to Cora A. Miller in Lima, Ohio. September 23, 1896; one son, James Wood, Jr. (medical student at University of Michigan). Attended public schools of Mercer. Ohio; Ohio Northern University from 1881 to 1884, received degree of B. S.; studied law in office of Judge William H. West, Bellefontaine, Ohio; graduate University of Cincinnati Law School with LL. B. degree, 1887. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1887; later to United States District Court. United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Commenced practice in Lima, June, 1887, in partnership with the late Hon. J. C. Ridenour. which continued until his death, July 8, 1908; the latter part. of 1908 formed partnership with Judge George H. Quail and William B. Kirk, under the firm name of Halfhill, Quail & Kirk, which firm continues to the present time. Director and


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counsel The Old National Bank of Lima, Ohio, The First National Bank of Ada, Ohio, The Ohio State Life Insurance Co., The Lima-Cincinnati Block Co. Attorney Erie Railroad Company for 30 years. During the World War engaged in Civilian War activities. Member The Lima Club, Country Club, The Elks Club of Lima, Masonic Bodies, Knights Templar, Shrine, B. P. O. E., K. of P., Allen County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. City Solicitor of Lima, 1900-04; Member from Allen County of the Ohio Constitutional Convention in 1912; attended every Republican State Convention for Ohio except one, and every National Convention except one, since attaining majority. Delegate from the Fourth Ohio District to the Republican National Convention in 1920. Republican.


ARTHUR J. HALLE.


Residence, 1937 East 71st Street; office, 429 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 5, 1876. Son of Charles K. and Sadie (Hart) Halle. Married to Lillian Nederlander, of Detroit, Michigan, January 31, 1903; two children: Mary and Lucile. Educated in public schools of Cleveland; graduate of Central High School, 1894; Harvard College, 1898; Harvard Law School. 1901. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1901; United States District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1902. Engaged in the law practice in Cleveland. Member of the firm of Collister & Halle, 1903-1908; Halle & Geisner, 1909-1915. Member Harvard Club, Harvard

Graduate Association, Excelsior Club, Oakwood Club, City Club, Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Bar Association. Member City Council, 1902-05. Republican.


FRANK S. HAM.


Residence and office, Wauseon. Born in Wauseon, Ohio, November 2, 1871. Son of Thomas F. and Charlotte A. (Scudder) Ham. Married to Clementine Mattison, of Wauseon (deceased, 1898). Of this marriage were born three children:


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Joseph M., Margaret Helen and Howard R. Married in 1901, to Alice E. Hinkle (deceased), of this marriage was born one child: Charles Frank (deceased). Attended the public and high schools of Wauseon; N. W. Normal School, Wauseon. Studied law in offices of his father, T. F. Ham, and his uncle, H. H. Ham, of Wauseon. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1904; later to United States District Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. In partnership with his father and uncle under the firm name of Ham, Ham & Ham, until 1912. In .1913 formed partnership with his son, J. M. Ham, and the firm continues to date as F. S. & J. M. Ham. Referee in Bankruptcy for one year. Active in Civilian War activities during the World War. Member K. of P., Maccabees, I. O. O. F., and Fulton County Bar Association. Republican.


JOSEPH M. HAM


Residence and office, Wauseon. Born in Wauseon, Ohio, April 30, 1891. Son of Frank S. and Clementine (Mattison) Ham. Married August 14, 1911, to Zona Connin, of Wauseon; two children: Robert and Charles. Attended the public and high schools of Wauseon; received LL. B. degree from Ohio Northern University Law Department in 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1913. In partnership with his father, F. S. Ham, under the firm name of F. S. & J. M. Ham, to date. Member Masonic Bodies, Knights Templar, K. of P., Fulton County Bar Association. Republican.


HENRY H. HAM.


Residence and office, Wauseon. Born in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1845. Son of John C. and Mary A. (Keyes) Ham. Married in November, 1877, to K. E. Barnes; one child: Eliza B. Attended the common schools of Pennsylvania; Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pennsylvania. Read law in office of Samuel E. and W. H. Dimmick, of Holmesdale, Pennsylvania. Admitted to the bar of Pennsylvania, December, 1869; of Ohio, 1870; later to United States District Court. Taught in the schools of Pennsylvania for some time. Moved to Wauseon in 1870 and formed partnership with his brother, Thomas F. Ham under the firm name of H. H. & T. F. Hami Later Frank S. Ham entered the firm,, which became Ham, Ham & Ham. In 1912 the firm changed to Ham & Ham. Prosecuting Attorney of Fulton County for two terms. Member I. O. O. F. and K. of P. Republican.


THOMAS F. HAM.


Residence and office, Wauseon. Born in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, December 1, 1847. Son of John C. and Mary A. (Keyes) Ham. Married in February, 1869, to Charlotte A. Scudder ; four children : Thomas J., Frank S., Harold H. and Mary E., wife of J. E. Wilson, of Buffalo: Attended the common schools of Pennsylvania; Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pennsylvania. Read law in office of Wallers & Bentley, of Holmesdale, Pennsylvania. Admitted to the bar of Pennsylvania in December, 1869; of Ohio in 1871; later to United States District Court. Taught in the schools of Pennsylvania until 1871. In 1870 formed partnership with his brother, Henry H., under the firm name of H. H. & T. F. Ham. In 1871 moved to Wauseon, Ohio, where he commenced the practice, and later his son Frank S. joined the firm, which became Ham, Ham & Ham until 1912, since which time the firm name is Ham & Ham. Probate Judge of Fulton County for 8 years. Member Masonic Order, K. of P. Republican.


THOMAS ROY HAMILTON.


Residence, 826 West High Street; office, 319 Opera House Block, Lima. Born in Hancock County, Ohio February 26, 1867. Son of Jonathan and Sarah Ann (Anderson) Hamilton. Married August 14, 1895, to Leta McBride (deceased January 8, 1916); two children: Ruth A. and Helen M. Attended country school, 1873-87; graduate Ohio Northern University in 1901, with degree of B. S., and in 1904 of LL. B. Taught school four years in country district; superintendent of village school in Beaverdam three years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio October 4, 1894; later to United States District Court. Member K. of P., I. O. O. F., M. W. A.; President Federation of Churches of Lima; Chairman County Sunday School


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Association. Member Ohio State and Allen County Bar Associations. Republican.


JOHN V. HAMMERSMITH.


Residence, 203 Locust Street; office, 15 East Main Street, Massillon, Ohio. Born in Massillon, Ohio, March 29, 1890. Son of Charles V. and Anna E. (Henrich) Hammersmith. Educated in public grammar schools of Massillon, graduating from Massillon High School June, 1909; attended University of Michigan six -years; received A. B. degree from Literary Department June, 1913; J. D.. degree from Law Department, June, 1915. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, June, 1915; Ohio, July 1, 1915. Engaged in the practice of law in Massillon since 1915. Entered United States Army service in World War, July, 1918; engaged in personnel work in Adjutant General's Department; stationed first at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, later transferred to Sevier, South Carolina; discharged April, 1919. In civilian capacity employed six months as Correspondent in Correspendence Department of the U. S. Food Administration, Washington, D. C. Member Elks, Knights of Columbus, University Club, Stark County Bar. Association, Stark County Law Library Association, Massillon Lawyers Club. Sigma Upsilon Psi.


G. F. HAMMOND.


Residence, 139 Willis Avenue; office, 805-10 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, April 13, 1881. Son of Martin and Edna (Rowe) Hammond. Married to Hazel Foltz of Youngstown, July 1, 1911; two children: Rae Esther and Robert Martin. Attended

Conneaut High School; Oberlin College; received LL. B. degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1908. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1908; later to United States District Court; United States Circuit Court of Appeals; United States Supreme Court. Commenced law practice in 1908 in Youngstown in partnership with A. D. Spellman, under firm name of Spellman & Hammond, until 1912; then formed partnership with J. H. C. Lyon under firm name of Lyon & Hammond, until April 15, 1918, when he joined E. H. Moore and Judge W. P. Barnum under the firm name of Moore, Barnum & Hammond which continues to date. General Counsel for Building Trades Credit Association; Builders Exchange and the various lumber companies and builders supplies. Member Masonic Order; Kiwanis Club; Ohio State and -Mahoning County Bar Associations. Republican.


HOMER W. HAMMOND.


Residence, South Main Street; office, South Main Street, Columbiana, Ohio. Born in Lisbon, Ohio, June 6, 1886. Son of George and Annie (Knepper) Hammond. Married to Elizabeth Shingler, of Columbiana, Ohio, December 24, 1913. Educated in the common and high schools of Lisbon, Ohio; attended Academic Department Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio; later Lawi Department of same institution. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 24, 1910; United States District Court, November 13, 1914. Engaged in the individual practice in Columbiana, Ohio, since admission. Commercially connected with The Columbia Tire & Rubber Co., The Meyer Rubber Co., The Allied Oil Co., Columbiana, Ohio, and The


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Isaly Dairy Co., Youngstown, Ohio. Legal adviser The Union Banking Co., Columbiana. Member Legal Advisory Board and active in all drives during the War. Member Delta Theta Phi Fraternity, I. O. O. F., Knights of Pythias, Columbiana County Bar Association. Republican.


WILLIAM H. HANDY.


Residence and office, Ottawa. Born in Pike Township, Lucas (now Fulton) County, Ohio, January 29, 1847. Son of Michael and Mary (Bryan) Handy. Married to Isabel J. Van Arsdale, 'October 16, 1869; three children: Clive C., Harry L. and May B. Educated in public schools of Attokee Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio November 1868; United States Circuit Court of Appeals in 1901; United States District Court. Practiced law in Attokee and Wauseon, Ohio. Member of the firm of M. & W. H. Handy from 1885 to 1888; member of the firm of Handy & Unverfeith, Ottawa, 1894 to 1919. Member 86 0. V. I., from June, .1863, to February, 1864; member 67th 0. V. I. from April 15, 1864, to September 15, 1865. Member Masonic Order; G. A. R.; Putnam County Bar Association. Judge Common Pleas Court of 3rd District of Ohio, from February, 1885, to May 10, 1894; Mayor of Ottawa, 1918-19. Democrat.


OTTO L. HANKISON.


Residence Manitou Grounds, River Road; office, Suite 823 Ohio Building, Toledo. Born September 13, 1886, in Hocking County, Ohio. Son of Charles E. and Maggie E. (Wetzler) Hankison. Married July 24, 1915, to Lucy S. Gable, of Fremont, Ohio. Two children: Jack Ellsworth and Martha Jeanne. Educated in the public and high schools of Lancaster, Ohio. Graduate of Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, in 1910, with degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1910, and later to the United States District Court. In 1913 formed partnership with Samuel P. Axline and Clyde L. Deeds, under the firm name of Hankison, Axline & Deeds, which continued until the death of Mr. Axline in 1916. Since which time the firm continues as Hankison & Deeds. Member of the Ohio National Guard and Ohio Naval Militia from 1910 to 1917, when he was commissioned Senior Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy. Served on Battleship New York and troopship U. S. S. Leviathan. Discharged in 1919. Member of Masonic Order, Knights Templar, Grotto, B. P. O. E., K. of P., I. O. O. F., Moose, Ohio State and Lucas County Bar Associations, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, Commerce Club, Sylvania Golf Club. Republican.


JESSE C. HANLEY.


Residence, 501 College Street; office, Potter Savings & Loan Company Building, East Liverpool. Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, July 17, 1888. Son of James N. and Cora (Gorby) Hanley. Attended public schools of East Liverpool; High School, Lisbon; Ohio State University, 1906-07, and 1909-12; studied law in office of James G. Moore of Lisbon. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1911; later to United States District Court Northern District of Ohio. Practiced alone from 1911 to 1915; associated with W. F. Lones of East Liver


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pool, 1915 to 1919. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Columbiana County, 1919 to January 1, 1921; County Prosecutor from January 3, 1921, to 1923. With 27th Company at Central Officers Training School at Camp Gordon, Georgia, from July, 1918, to December 15, 1918. Member I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E., L. O. O. .M., Delta Tau Delta and Phi Delta Phi fraternities, Columbiana County Bar Association, East Liverpool Country Club, Chamber of Commerce. Republican.


WILLIAM S. HANNA.


Residence, Cleveland; office, 737 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born near Holmesville, Holmes County, Ohio, January 14, 1860. Son of Milton and Elizabeth A. (Stiffler) Hanna. Married to Nevada B. Ewing, of Millersburg, Ohio, September, 1887; five children: Fern Wells, Hazel Getz, William E. Hanna, Milton A. Hanna and Vada V. Hanna (deceased). Attended .public schools of Prairie Township, Holmes County, Ohio, until 1877; Millersburg Normal School until 1880; Mt. Union College, Alliance, 1881-83; taught school from 1880 to 1886; Superintendent of Holmesville Schools, 1885-86. Read law in offices of Hon. D. S. Uhl and Critchfield & Huston. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 1886; United States. District Court for Northern District of Ohio, 1898; United States Circuit Court of Appeals, 1902. Began the individual practice in Millersburg, 1890. In partnership with ex-Judge William Reed, 1892 to 1894. In partnership with Irving H. Huggett, in Cleveland under firm name of Huggett & Hanna, since September 15, 1919. President The Reserve Mortgage & Investment Company of Cleveland. Has written and published in local Holmes County papers the following articles : "Early Civil Jurisdiction of Holmes County;" "The Indian Boundary;" "A History of the Newspapers of Holmes County;" "The Indians of the Killbuck;" "Colonel Crawford." Is preparing "A Manual of Code Pleading and Practice." During the late war served in a civilian capacity as Chairman Legal Advisory Board for Holmes County, Ohio, 1917-18. Member I. O. O. F., Ohio State Bar Association. Active in Holmes County politics; also in district and state campaigns; County School Examiner for Holmes County from 1885 to 1890; County Surveyor of Holmes County from 1886 to 1890. Prosecuting Attorney Holmes County, 1891-97; Solicitor for Millersburg, 1910-12; Judge Common Pleas Court of Coshocton, Holmes and Wayne Counties, 1913 to 1919. Democrat.


MAURICE F. HANNING.


Residence, Cleveland; office, 410 East Ohio Gas Building, Cleveland. Born in Delaware. Ohio, February 8, 1894. Son of J. Si and Nellie A. (Kelley) Harming. Married to Mary Miller, of Galloway, Ohio, June 9, 1920. Attended St. Mary's Parochial School, Delaware, Ohio, 1908; Delaware High School, 1909-10; Ohio Wesleyan Academy, 1911; Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; received A. B. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, 1916; attended Ohio State Universitv. 1916-18; graduate of Western Reserve University in 1919, with LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1918. Associated with the law firm of


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Howells & Grossman, 1919; Niman, Grossman, Buss & Holliday, 1920. Member Knights of Columbus; B. P. O. E.; Phi Delta Phi, and Delta Sigma Rho fraternities. Democrat.


GEORGE C. HANSEN.


Residence, 12612 Detroit Avenue; office, 635 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Denmark, May 30, 1868. Son of Henry William and Hannah (Petersen) Hansen. Married to Orna Phillips, of Cleveland, June 28, 1904; four children: Paul, Ruth, George and David. Attended the district schools in Wood County; graduate of Ohio Northern University with A. B. degree, 1895; and University of Michigan Law Department, 1898. Moved to Cleveland July 1, 1898. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1898; later to the United States District Court. Member of the firm of Blake, Hansen & Gille, twelve years. Member Legal Advisory Board during the war. Member I. O. O. F.; Masonic Order; Lakewood Chamber of Commerce; Lakewood Christian Church. Assistant County Prosecutor, 1909-10; Assistant County Prosecutor since January, 1921. Republican.


WILLIAM N. HARDER.


Residence and office, Marion. Born in Cass County, Michigan, December 31, 1869. Son of James E. and Euphema (Abbey) Harder. Married December 30, 1896, to Margaret Gow. Attended high school at Niles, Michigan; received LL. B. degree in 1892, and LL. D. degree in 1896 from National University Law Department, Washington, D. C. Legal Examiner Pension Service Interior Department United States for seven years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1906; later to United States District Court. Since September 1, 1917, member of the firm of Scofield, Durfee & Harder. Member Civil Service Commission of Marion. Member Masonic Order; K. of P.; B. P. O. E.; First Presbyterian Church; Trustee Marion Presbytery. Republican.


JOHN T. HARRINGTON.


Residence, 678 Wick Avenue; office, 1201 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Rock Creek, Ohio, May 22, 1873. Son of Frederick and Hannah (Truesdale) Harrington. Married to Grace B. Booth, of Youngstown, November 14, 1908; one child, Florence. Educated in New Lyme Academy, New Lyme, Ohio, received A. B. degree from Oberlin College in 1894; LL. B. degree from University of Michigan Law School, 1896. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1896; subsequently to United States District Court; United States Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court. Commenced the practice of law in 1896 in Jefferson, Ohio, until 1900 when he moved to Youngstown, where he became a member of the firm of Arrel, McVey & Robinson; later Arrel, McVey & Taylor; Arrel, McVey, Rowland & Harrington; Arrel, Wilson & Harrington; Arrel, Wilson. Harrington & DeFord; Harrington, DeFord, Heim & Osborne; since 1920 Harrington, DeFord, Heim & Huxley which continues to the present time. General Counsel The Trumbull Steel Co., and The Republic Rubber Corporation, and 25 other companies; Director Mahoning National


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Bank; Mahoning Savings & Trust Co. During the World War member Legal Advisory Board on committee to recommend men for appointment as officers in Mahoning County; also member Civilian Relief Board.            Member Youngstown Club, Youngstown Country Club, Ohio State and Mahoning County Bar Associations. Republican.


NEWTON ROSS HARRINGTON.


Residence and office, Bowling Green, Ohio. Born in Darbyville, Ohio, August 27. 1860. Son of William Ashley and Helen (Ross) Harrington. Married to Laura Belle Case, of Greene, Ohio, January 1, 1889; three children: Edward Ashley, Helen M. (Mrs. Wilson Compton) and Frank A. Educated in the public and high schools of Warren, Ohio. Studied law with his uncle, Charles Harrington, of Warren, Ohio. Connected with Lima paper mills six years; employed first as office boy, subsequently general manager. Admitted to the bar of Ohio May, 1887; United States District Court. Engaged in the practice of law in Bowling Green from date of admission to present time. Associated with Robt. Dunn for a time; with Frank A. Baldwin for twenty years; now with Robert Dunn, Jr., under firm name of Harrington & Dunn. The firm are attorneys for Wood County Savings Bank, City Water Co., Equitable Building & Loan Co.. B. & 0. R. R., Ohio Electric Street Railway, Maumee Valley Street Railway, The Ohio Northern Public Service Company. During the World War served as Four-Minute-Man; on Legal Advisory Board and Liberty Loan drive. Member Masonic Bodies; Knights Templar, Scot- tish Rite, 32nd degree; Shrine, K. of P., Bowling Green Commercial Club, Toledo Commerce Club, Wood County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Member Republican County Executive Committee, Elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Bowling Green, for a number of years. Republican.


GEORGE BARNES HARRIS.


Residence, 1866 East 97th Street; office, 1102 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born


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in Findlay, Ohio, October 27, 1881. Son of Julius and Emma (Wolfe) Harris. Married to Fannie B. Davis, in 1909. Received early education in the public schools of Findlay; Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Xenia, Ohio; received A. B. degree in 1900 and A. M. degree in 1903 from Ohio Wesleyan University; graduate of Cleveland Law School with LL. B. degree, 1903. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July, 1903; to the United States District Court, 1906. Member of the firm of Klein & Harris, 1904-09; Hidy, Klein & Harris, 1909-12; Klein & Harris, 1912-18; Rogers, Klein & Harris, 1918-20; member of the firm of Klein & Harris to date. Member of Union, Cleveland Athletic, University, City, Shaker Heights and Advertising Clubs; Chamber or Commerce, Council of Sociology, Masonic Order, Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. E., Euclid Avenue M. E. Church. Member Republican County Central Committee since 1912; chairman of same, 1912-48; member Republican State Central Committee, 191421; Republican County Executive Committee, 1916-20. Republican.


HENRY BARTON HARRIS.


Residence, 523 Jefferson Avenue; office, 316-18 Clinton Street, Defiance. Born in Defiance, Ohio, November 4, 1853. Son of Thomas D. and Elizabeth (Ashton) Harris. Married to Alice Shaw, of Rushville, Ohio, October 18, 1882. Attended union schools and high schools of Defiance; graduate of Ohio Wesleyan College, 1874. Teacher for some time. Studied law in Defiance. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1875, and later to the United States District Court and the United States Supreme Court. Practiced law continuously in Defiance since admission. Now engaged in the practice of law at Defiance with Judge T. T. Shaw under the firm name of Harris & Shaw. Attorney for Defiance State Bank, The First National Bank and The Merchants National Bank of Defiance, The B. & 0. R. R. Co.; president of Defiance Public Library for many years; president of building committee of that institution. Author of many articles for legal magazines and periodicals; also for literary magazines, encyclopedias and reviews. Member The Defiance Club, Masonic Bodies; Knights Templar; Ohio State, Defiance County and American Bar Associations. Republican.


JOHN McCALLA HARRIS.


Residence, 2466 Kenilworth Road, Cleveland Heights; office, 1208 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, December 9, 1885. Son of Charles and Mary (McCalla) Harris. Attended public school and University School, Cleveland. Graduate of Adelbert College of Western Reserve University, with degree of A. B.; Western Reserve Law School in 1911, with degree of LL. B.. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1911; United States District Court, 1915 Ensign in Naval Aviation service during World War. Member University and City Clubs of Cleveland.


SAMUEL R. HARRIS.


Residence, 527 West Bancroft Street; office, 942 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in New York City, June 16, 1889. Son of Joseph and Fromme Lea (Friedgood) Harris. Attended Cincinnati public schools, night high school, University School and


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Cincinnati Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1913; United States District Court, 1914. Practiced law in Lima from 1913 to 1917. Volunteered into the enlisted personnel of the military service in December, 1917; served in United States and France as reporter for General Court Martial, Judge Advocate General's Department. Received honorable discharge April 15, 1919. Entered practice of law in June, 1919, at Toledo, where he is now located. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Lucas County. Member B. P. O. E., I. O. B. B., American Legion, Collingwood Avenue Temple. Republican.


HENRY HART.


Residence, 1210 Col. Avenue; office, Tierney Block, Sandusky. Born in Erie County, Ohio, December 1, 1867. Son of William and Louise Hart. Married October 2, 1898, to Laura M. Buderus, who died June 11, 1909; second marriage August 6, 1911, to Olive A. Stroebel; two children: Richard B. and Evelyn M. Attended country schools until seventeen years of age;

Normal School, Milan, Ohio, two years; taught country schools for five winters; entered Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, the fall of 1888; completed scientific course and then entered Law Department of that institution. Admitted to the bar of Ohio June, 1893; United States Circuit and District Courts, October 5, 1903. Practiced law in Huron, Erie County, Ohio, for one year; removed to Sandusky; engaged in the individual practice for a period, then formed partnership with Henry Schoepfle under the firm name of Hart & Schoepfle, January 1, 1913. which continues to the present time. Member Masonic Order, K. of P., and Eagles. Elected City Solicitor of Sandusky, Ohio, 1897; held that office three terms; in the fall of 1910 elected Prosecuting Attorney of Erie County, Ohio; served two terms. Democrat.


WAYNE HART.


Residence, 565 N. Market Street; office, Quimby Building, Wooster. Born in Wooster, September 19, 1878. Son of Hugh A. and Catherine (Imgard) Hart. Married to Mary Dunham, August 12, 1918. Attended public and high schools of Wooster; received Ph. B. degree from University of Wooster, 1900; read law in office of John S. Adair, Wooster. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1904; later United States District Court. City Solicitor of Wooster, 1910-12. Member Masonic Order; Beta Theta Pi Fraternity; Wayne County Bar Association. Democrat.


WILLIAM LINCOLN HART.


Residence, 1215 South Arch Avenue; office, Alliance Bank Building, Alliance, Ohio. Born in Salineville, Ohio, February 5, 1867. Son of Benjamin F. and Ariel S. (Dreghorn) Hart. Married to Ida B. Caskey, of Alliance, Ohio, September 15, 1897; two children: Ian Bruce and William Lincoln, Jr. Attended common schools of Columbiana County, Mt. Union College, Alliance, Ohio, 1888-95; received degree of A. B. therefrom; University of Michigan Law Department, 1895-97; received degree of LL. B. President of Law Class of that institution, 1897. Admitted to the bar of Ohio June 10, 1897; United States Circuit and District Courts, Northern District of Ohio, March 23, 1903. Engaged in the general


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practice in Alliance with Dennis E. Rogers, under firm name of Rogers & Hart, from 1897 to January 15, 1903; with Hugo C. Koehler under firm name of Hart & Koehler in the general practice, specializing in railroad and corporation law since February 15, 1903. Trustee of Mt. Union College and lecturer in International Law of same institution. Author of various articles for law magazines. During the war associate member Legal Advisory Board for Stark County. Member Al Koran Temple of the Order of the Mystic Shrine, Lake Erie Consistory, Scottish Rite, Alliance Commandery No. 67, and all subordinate Masonic bodies; Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Lone Rock Lodge Knights of Pythias, The Wranglers' Club, Rotary Club, Country Club, Chamber of Commerce of Alliance, The Congress Lake Country Club, American Society of International Law, American and Stark County Bar Associations; executive committee Ohio State Bar Association. Member Stark County Republican Executive Committee. Republican.


DOW W. HARTER.


Residence, 29 Borton Avenue; office, 82932 Second National Building, Akron. Born in Akron, Ohio, January 2, 1885. Son of Josiah J. and Anna L. (Watters) Harter. Married to Winifred Cole at Akron, Ohio, May 16, 1911. Attended the public and high schools of Akron; University of Michigan, Academic 1 year, 1903-04; University of Michigan Law Department 3 years, 1904-07; received LL. B. degree therefrom. Admitted to the bars of Ohio and Michigan in 1907; later to the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Practiced alone in Akron from 1907 to 1911; member of the firm of Harter & Ahern, later Harter & Walker; Harter, Walker & Watters since January, 1921. Member University Club, City Club, Chamber of Commerce, Summit County Bar Association, Lions Club First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Summit County, 1914 to 1916; appointed United States Commissioner by United States District Judge D. C. Westenhaver in 1917, which office he holds to date; member Ohio General Assembly 1919-1920. Democrat.


CHARLES S. HATFIELD.


Residence and office, Bowling Green. Born in Wood County, Ohio, June 29, 1882. Son of Nathan S. and Aura (Foster) Hatfield. Married September 6, 1906, to Kathryn Taylor, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; three children; Margaret, Dos., and Norma. Attended the public and high schools of Bowling Green; received A. B. degree from Hanover College in 1904; Post-graduate course at Indiana University for one year; attended Ohio State University Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1907; later to United States District Court. Commenced the practice of law in Bowling Green, with George H. Lewis, under the firm name of Hatfield & Lewis, which continued for two years. In January, 1915, formed partnership with Judge E. M. Fries, under the firm name of Fries & Hatfield, which continues to date. Prosecuting Attorney of Wood County, from January, 1911, to January, 1915. Republican candidate for Congress in 13th District, in 1914. Member Republican State Central Committee since 1916. Chairman Republican State Ex-


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ecutive Committee, 1916 and 1917. Chairman Wood County Savings Stamp Committee during the World War. Member B. P. O. E.; Masonic Order; Delta Chi and Phi Delta Theta fraternities; Ohio State and Wood County Bar Associations; First Presbyterian Church. Republican.


FRANK C. HARTMAN.


Residence, 2950 Berkshire Road, Cleveland Heights; office, 548 Leader-News Bldg., Cleveland. Born in Wilmington, Ohio, July 21, 1874. Son of Nathan George and Elizabeth (Carard) Hartman. Married to Maude Irene James, September 14, 1905. Graduate of Wilmington College with degree of B. S.. 1901; and University of Michigan Law Department with degree of LL. B.. 1904. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, June, 1904: Ohio, June 30, 1904; United States District Court, June 1, 1911. Engaged in the practice of law in Cleveland. Member of Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Republican.


J. GARFIELD HARTWELL.


Residence, McGuffey Road; office, 410 Stambaugh Building, Youngstown. Born in Hartford, Ohio, March 27, 1882. Son of D. J. and Mary E. (Ford) Hartwell. Married June 2, 1908, to Ellen L. Gault, of West Middlesex, Pa.; two children: Elizabeth and Mary J. Attended the public schools of Hartford, Ohio; graduate of Grove City College, Grove City, Pa., with Ph. B. degree in 1906; studied law in office of W. W. Pierson, of Youngstown. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1910; later to the United States District Court. Engaged in the practice of law in Youngstown continuously to the present time. Member Methodist Episcopal Church. Youngstown; Mahoning County Bar Association. Republican.


FRANK H. HARVEY.


Residence, 78 Bittman Street; office, City Building, Akron. Born in North Lewisburg, Ohio, August 11, 1892. Son of Charles and Eleanor (Walker) Harvey. Attended public schools of St. Paris, Ohio, high schools of St. Paris, Springfield and Cincinnati, Ohio received A. B. degree from


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University of Cincinnati in 1916; LL. B. degree from Cincinnati Law School in 1918. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1918. Associated with Jonathan Taylor in the law practice in Akron from September, 1919, to February, 1920. Assistant Director of Law of Akron since February 1, 1920. During the World War served with 1st and 2nd Army, A. E. F., from April 30, 1918, to. July 26, 1919. Member Sigma Delta Pi and Phi Alpha Delta fraternities; University Club of Akron; Chamber of Commerce, Summit County Bar Association. Republican.


WILLIAM H. HASSELMAN.


Residence, 10830 Tacoma Avenue; office, 1605 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Lorain, Ohio, June 12, 1886. Son of William and Fredericka (Grugel) Hassel.- man. Married January 7, 1917, to Montana Hildebrand, at Columbus, Ohio. Attended the public schools of Lorain, Ohio, graduating from high school June 10, 1904. Entered Adelbert. College September, 1904, graduating therefrom with A. B. degree in 1908. Received LL. B. degree from Western Reserve University Law School in 1910. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1910; later to United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Associated with the firm of McMillin, Estey & Pattison, 1909-11; Pattison & Austin, 1911-14; Keller, Patti-son, Hasselman & McConnell, 1915-17; Pattison, Taylor & Hasselman since 1917. Ohio State Representative, 1915-17. Member Masonic Order, I. O. O. F., Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Cleveland Exchange Club, Ohio State and Cuyahoga County Bar Associations. Democrat.



HENRY AUSTIN HAUXHURST.


Residence, 9400 Euclid Avenue; office, 500 Cuyahoga Building, Cleveland. Born in Bay City, Michigan, May 11, 1881. Son of John W. and Mary F. (English) Hauxhurst. Graduate of Bay City High School; Princeton University. with B. S. degree in 1902; Harvard Law School in 1905. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, April, 1906; Ohio, June, 1906; later to United States District Court: United States Court of Appeals, 1919; United States Supreme Court, 1920. Engaged in the practice of law in Cleveland. Associated in the office of McGraw & Messick until 1909, when he became a member of the firm of McGraw & Hauxhurst; later McGraw, Hauxhurst & Saeger until 1911: .Hauxhurst & Saeger, 1912; Bulkley, Hauxhurst, Ingles & Saeger, 1912 to 1914, when the firm became Bulkley, Hauxhurst, Saeger & Jamison and so continues to the present time. Member Troop A, Ohio National Guard. Member University, Union, Mayfield Country, Kirtland Country, and Country Clubs; Cleveland Bar Association.


THEODORE E. HAWLEY.


Residence and office, Jefferson. Born in Jefferson, Ohio, October 4, 1848. Son of Almon and Sophronia Hawley. Married December 20, 1876. Graduate of Jefferson High School; attended Grand River Institute; Oberlin College. Director of Jefferson Village School, Jefferson, Ohio, for four years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio. May 8, 1872. Practiced law in Columbus, Ohio, 1872-76. Member Ashtabula County Bar Association. Republican.


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BENTON G. HAY.


Residence and office Wooster. Born in Ashland County, Ohio, February 18, 1874. Son of Isaac and Sarah (Givler) Hay. Married July 6, 1920, to Grace Kaufman. Attended public schools of .Ashland County. Taught in public schools of Ohio for three years. Graduate of Law Department of Ohio Northern University in 1898, with degree of LL. B.; studied law with C. E. McBride, of Mansfield, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1898. Member I. O. O. F.; K. of P.; F. O. E. City Solicitor of Wooster, five years. Member Wayne County Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections two terms. Elected Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County, November, 1916; re-elected November, 1918, which office he held until January 1921. Democrat.


DWIGHT G. HAY.


Residence, 669 Schiller Avenue; office, 5012 Flatiron Building, Akron. Born in Seville, Ohio, August 13, 1875. Son of Geo. H. and Sarah (Billman) Hay. Married to Elizabeth Baumgardner. June 8, 1898; two children: George B. and Janet. Attended the district and high schools of Seville; Wooster University; Ohio State University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 12, 1902. Member firm of Kean & Hay, Wooster, 1902 to 1903. Moved to Akron in 1915. in partnership with C. W. Chorpening, since 1918. Member Alpha Tau Omega; K. of P.; Akron Bar Association. Republican.


FREDERICK L. HAY.


Residence, 836 Preston Avenue; office, Court House, Defiance. Born in Girard, Pennsylvania, December 22, 1856. Son of James L. and .Emma (Bennett) Hay. Married October 18, 1887, to Marguerite C. Daoust . (deceased May 28, 1919); three children: Frederick Leslie, Jr., Roger D. and Mamie (Mrs. W. R. Shugers). Attended select and public schools; graduate of Girard High School, 1875; studied law in the office of the late Frank W. Knapp, Defiance; one year in Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1887; United .States Supreme Court, April 16, 1903. In partnership. with John W. Winn, from February 9, 1897, to, February 9, 1913. Elected Mayor of Defiance April, 1888; re-elected April, 1890; elected Probate Judge of Defiance County, November, 1893; served until February 9, 1897; elected Common Pleas Judge, 2nd Sub-division, 3rd Judicial District(composed of the counties of Defiance, Paulding,"Van Wert, Williams and Fulton) November, 1912; re-elected in Defiance County, November, 1918; elected City Solicitor of Defiance, November, 1902. President member Sinking' Fund Trustees of Defiance, 1904 to 1913. Member Defiance Club; Defiance Rotary Club; Masonic Order: Commandery of Defiance, Consistory of Toledo; B. P. O. E.; Charter Member K. of P. and K. O. T. M., Defiance. Republican.


ROGER D. HAY.


Residence and office, Defiance. Born in Defiance, Ohio, December 6, 1892. Son of Hon. Fred L. and Marguerite (Daoust) Hay. Married May 18, 1917, to Eva M. Sass, of Chicago, Ill.; one child: Nathalia May. Attended the public and high schools of Defiance; graduate of Ohio State University Law Department in 1914; attended one summer term at Law School of University of Michigan in 1912. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1914; to United States District Court in 1921. Has practiced continuously and alone in Defiance. Prosecuting Attorney of Defiance County from 1915 to 1919; assumed that office again January 3, 1921. Exalted Ruler No. 147 B. P. O. E. of Defiance; member of National Union, Masonic Bodies, Knights Templar; St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Member of the abstract firm of Hay, Gilson & Hay, of Defiance. Republican.


ROBERT P. HAYS.


Residence, 403 North Main Street; office. Bryan. Born in Williams County, Ohio, March 8, 1858. .Son of James and Catherine (McCrea) Hays. Attended Williams County Public Schools. Read law in office of Thomas Emery of Bryan. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1889. Engaged in the gen- eral practice of law in Bryan. Member


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Board of School Examiners, Williams County for ten years; School Examiner Village of Bryan for five years. Member K. of P.; Masonic Order; Williams County Bar Association. Democrat.


WILLARD J. HAYS.


Residence, 531 East 120th Street; office, 312 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Salineville, Ohio, January 8, 1889. Son of William and Laura (Mick) Hays. Married to Edna Issel, of Cleveland, September 8, 1916. Primary education received in country schools; graduate of Salineville High School, 1909; in the fall of the same year entered Wooster College, graduating therefrom with A. B. degree, June, 1913. Appointed by Judge Alexander Hadden as recording clerk of Probate Court, meanwhile studied law in Western Reserve Law School, graduating with LL. B. degree, June, 1916. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1916. Engaged in the individual law practice in Cleveland. Member City Club and Cleveland Bar Association. Democrat.


FRANK HEATH.


Residence and office, Medina. Born in Medina, October 5, 1852. Son of Richard M. and Ann (Fritz) Heath. Married May 16, 1880, to Nora B. Oatman (deceased February 18, 1915); Myrta Lee, June 14, 1919; two children: Lillian Kindig and Harry Kline. Attended common schools of Medina; Medina Normal School from 1875 to 1878. Studied law in office of Woodard, Andrew & Licey, of Medina. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, February 3, 1880; United States District Court, January 23, 1884. Attorney Erie R. R.; B. & 0. R. R.; Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R.; A. C. & Y. R. R.; Cleveland Southwestern & Columbus R. R. Co. Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co. Director Medina County National Bank. Republican.


LOUIS D. HEDRICK.


Residence, 1712 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights; office, 635 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in Columbus, Ohio, June 9, 1884. Son of Isaac P. and Laura (Smith) Hedrick. Married to Sarah Philipps, of Newark, Ohio, in 1910. Two children. Completed primary grades in public schools of Columbus, Ohio; graduate of North High School, Columbus, 1903; attended Ohio State University, 1903-04; studied law under Wm. R. Pomerene, Columbus; used Ohio State University texts and course. Admitted to the bar of Ohio June 29, 1917. Practiced law with his wife, Sarah P. Hedrick, in Columbus, Ohio, from June, 1917, to October, 1917; moved to Cleveland and engaged in the general practice from March, 1918, to November 1, 1919, when he became connected with the firm of Maurer, Bolton, Wilson & McGiffin, until November, 1920. In the individual practice to date. Member O. S. U. Cadets, 1903-04. Member Masonic Order, Kappa Sigma fraternity; Republican Club, Franklin County, Ohio. Republican..


SARAH PHILIPPS HEDRICK.


Residence, 1712 Coventry Road, Cleveland. Born in Newark Ohio, January 21, 1891. Daughter of Thomas Wendell Philipps and Harriet Stevens Philipps. Married in 1910, to Louis D. Hedrick; two children. Com-