350 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY ber of the Phi Kappa fraternity and maintains an independent course in politics, voting according to the dictates of his judgment. He has chosen for his life work a field of broad usefulness and is a young man of exceptional ability and worth. JOHN JOSEPH NEUMEYER John J. Neumeyer, president of the Buckeye Glass & Mirror Company, is one of Toledo's progressive and capable business men, and the development of his present business has been due in very large measure to his personal efforts and ability. He was born in Toledo on the 27th of May, 1866, at what was then 614 John street, now Southard avenue, and is a son of Louis and Mary (Will) Neumeyer, the former of whom was a cabinetmaker by vocation. Both parents were born in Germany and died in Toledo, Ohio. They were devout members of the Roman Catholic church. John J. Neumeyer attended St. Mary's parochial school in Toledo until twelve years of age, when he went to work for the Toledo Moulding Company as a helper. After working for that concern for two years, he became a messenger boy for the American District Telegraph Company, in which capacity he was employed for four years. He then took up house painting, following that line of work for four years, after which he became connected with the Edward Froehlich Plate Glass Company of Toledo as a glazier. Shortly afterward he went to work in the same capacity for the Toledo Plate Glass Company, with which concern he remained for fifteen years. He was then employed by the Toledo Mirror Works as packer and shipping clerk for six years. On April 1, 1921, Mr. Neumeyer embarked in business on his own account, establishing the Buckeye Glass & Mirror Company, and the venture proved so successful that in 1928 the business was incorporated, Mr. Neumeyer becoming president of the company. His previous experience in the glass business has proved of great value to him, and he has shown fine executive ability in the management of the company, which is enjoying a splendid measure of prosperity. TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 353 On September 24, 1895, in Toledo, Mr. Neumeyer was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Lutz, a native of this city and a daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Landkammer) Lutz. Her father, who was born in Prussia and died in Waterville, Ohio, was a well digger by occupation and was a veteran of the Civil war. His wife was born at Wapakoneta, Ohio, and is now living in Toledo at the age of eighty-nine years. To Mr. and Mrs. Neumeyer have been born four children, namely: Adigna T., who is the wife of Ralph Carpenter, an architect of Toledo; Joseph C., a spray painter, of Chicago; Elizabeth, the wife of Leo Coehrs, of Toledo, who is an employe of the New York Central Railroad; and Otto Joseph, deceased. Mr. Neumeyer is a democrat in his political views and is a member of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce and St. Peter's Benevolent Society. He and his wife are earnest members of Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic church. Though a busy man, Mr. Neumeyer finds time to devote a proper share of attention to matters relating to the welfare of his community and is regarded as a public-spirited and reliable citizen. His residence is at No. 1010 National avenue, and previous to this he made his home at 220 Marion street for over twenty years. JOSEPH H. GILLIS, D. D. S. Dr. Joseph H. Gillis, whose dental offices are located at 1655 Sylvania avenue, is one of Toledo's most successful professional men, having built up a large and representative practice. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on the 24th of August, 1899, and is a son of Romeo and Georgianna (Harris) Gillis, both of whom are natives of Delaware county, this state. They are the parents of five children, namely : Iva is the wife of John B. Sawtelle and the mother of two children, Emily Ann and Barbara ; Ruth is the wife of J. E. Jones, of Marion, Ohio; Ralph C., of Dayton, Ohio, married Miss Marie Haussman and they have two children, Ruth and Ralph; Frank, of Marion, Ohio, and Joseph H. complete the family. One of Dr. Gillis' uncles, Joseph A. Gillis, was a 23-VOL. 4 354 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY veteran of the Civil war and was a proficient musician, and his paternal grandfather was the first white child born in Delaware county, Ohio. Joseph H. Gillis attended the public schools of Dayton, being graduated from the Stivers high school in 1917. In 1921 he entered the dental school of Indiana University at Indianapolis, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1925. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession at his present location. On June 25, 1924, Dr. Gillis was united in marriage to Miss Edith M. Stevenson, R. N., of McComb, Ohio, a daughter of Amasa and Katherine (McClure) Stevenson. Her parents now reside in Bowling Green, this state. Dr. Gillis is a member of the Toledo Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. HOYT SUMNER HOLTON Liberally endowed with energy and determination as well as that quality known as "the commercial sence," Hoyt Sumner Holton has risen rapidly in the business world and is now one of the officers of the Lloyd Brothers Company of Toledo, monument builders of national repute. He was born in this city February 19, 1896, and is a son of Charles Sumner and Lillian (Valentine) Holton. His grandfather, Hiram S. Holton, was born in Stony Ridge, Canada, and engaged in merchandising at Crown Point, Indiana, for a time. Subsequently he was employed in the pension department of the United States government at Washington, D. C., and after his retirement went to Chicago, where his demise occurred in 1905. His wife, Gertrude E. (McDonald) Holton, was born in Elmira, New York, and passed away in Chicago in 1921. Charles S. Holton was born in Crown Point, Indiana, October 10, 1871, and was educated in the public schools of Indianapolis, afterward going to Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 1893 he came to Toledo and was in the employ of the National Milling Company for two years. In 1895 he entered the field of life insurance, in which he has since continued, TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 355 and in 1897 formed the Holton & Clark Company. In 1905 the business was absorbed by the Merrill, Dodge & Jackson Company and Mr. Holton has since been vice president of the firm, which sells all kinds of insurance, maintaining one of the largest agencies in the city. Mr. Holton became a charter member of the Toledo Kiwanis Club and its first vice president. He is also connected with the Automobile Club, the Commerce Club, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Royal Arch Chapter of Masons. His political support is given to the republican party and in religious faith he is a Congregationalist. In 1895 he married Miss Lillian Valentine, a daughter of Frederick A. Valentine, who devoted forty years of his life to the service of the Lake Shore Railroad and was head ticket agent at the union depot in Toledo from 1887 until his death in 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Holton became the parents of four children : Hoyt Sumner; Henrietta, who was born in 1900 and is the wife of Harlan C. Hickenlooper ; Gertrude, who was born in 1907; and John Valentine, born in 1910. In the acquirement of an education Hoyt S. Holton attended the public schools of Toledo and afterward took a course in civil engineering at the University of Michigan. In 1917 he responded to the call of his country, joining the One Hundred and Forty-eighth Ambulance Company attached to the Thirty-seventh Division, and was sent to the Fourth Officers' Training Camp near Louisville, Kentucky, where he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Artillery. Later he was in training at the School of Fire at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and on December 14, 1918, was honorably discharged. On returning to Toledo he became connected with the Lloyd Brothers Company, of which he is now treasurer and manager, and has contributed materially toward its success, owing his advancement to efficient, conscientious work. The firm cut the stone for the locks of the Miami and Erie canal and is one of the oldest institutions of the kind in the country. The business was established in 1854 and has a record of seventy-five years of usefulness. The Lloyd Brothers Company have constantly expanded the scope of their activities and are now classed with the largest builders of monuments and memorials in the United States. 356 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Their main plant is located in Toledo and branch establishments are maintained at Detroit, Michigan, and Washington, D. C. They were awarded the contracts for monuments to a number of heroes of the World war and have also built many beautiful mausoleums, one of the most notable being the fine memorial to the Dodge brothers of Detroit. In 1919 Mr. Holton married Miss Rachel Lloyd, a daughter of John H. Lloyd, president of the Lloyd Brothers Company and a member of one of the old and prominent families of Ohio. Mrs. Holton was born in Toledo and completed her education in Sweet Briar College of Virginia, graduating in 1917 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Mr. and Mrs. Holton have three children : Lloyd Sumner, who was born in 1921; Martha Eleanor, born in 1923 ; and Mary Louise, born in 1925. The family reside at No. 535 Winfield road, and Mr. Holton's business office is located at No. 3024 Auburn avenue. He is an ex-president of the Lions Club of Toledo and the Memorial Craftsmen of Ohio, and a past vice commander of the American Legion. He also belongs to the Toledo Chamber of Commerce and is a thirty-second degree Mason, affiliated with Toledo Lodge, Fort Meigs Chapter, Toledo Council, St. Omer Commandery and the Valley of Toledo Consistory. Mr. Holton is a consistent member of the First Congregational church and casts his ballot for the candidates of the republican party. He enjoys outdoor life and is particularly fond of horseback riding. He champions all movements for Toledo's growth and betterment, and that he is a young man of exceptional worth is indicated by the high place which he holds in the esteem of his fellow citizens, with whom his life has been passed. ARTHUR H. MAUNTLER Arthur H. Mauntler is engaged in general merchandising in Woodville and is widely known as a capable and energetic man, whose efforts are being rewarded with a very satisfactory measure of success. He was born in Woodville in 1889 and is a son of George H. Mauntler, who with a brother TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 357 established the present business, which was for a number of years conducted under the name of Mauntler Brothers. Arthur H. Mauntler received a public and high school education, which he supplemented by a course in a normal college. On laying aside his textbooks he became associated with his father in the latter's business and in 1917 he assumed the management of the business, which he has carried on to the present time. He carries a large and complete stock of such goods as are demanded by the local trade, and his sound methods and courteous and prompt service have gained for him a large and steadily increasing patronage. He gives delivery service and strives in every possible way to please and satisfy his customers. Mr. Mauntler is also a stockholder in the Ohio Hydrate & Supply Company and secretary of the Crogan Creamery Company. In 1912 Mr. Mauntler was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Kaenming, of Woodville, and they are the parents of five children, Reta, Charles, Arthur F., Doris and Daniel. Mr. Mauntler has served as a member of the city council and has shown a commendable interest in local civic affairs. He is a member of the Exchange Club and the Catawba Beach Club and is a popular member of the circles in which he moves. He has farming interests in Sandusky county and is in comfortable financial circumstances, being accounted one of the substantial and influential citizens of Woodville. LEO C. LEMLE Leo C. Lemle, a veteran of the World war, is serving as commissioner of inspection at Toledo, an office for which he is well qualified by reason of his ability and his broad experience in the general contracting business. He was born near Richfield Center in Lucas county, Ohio, March 9, 1889, and is a son of Jacob J. and Ida M. (Brint) Lemle. His grandparents, Peter and Freda (Weidman) Lemle, were natives of Germany and came to the United States in 1866, later settling on a farm near Richfield Center, Ohio, where they spent their remaining years. Their son, Jacob J. Lemle, was born in New York city, October 26, 1867, and became a 358 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY well known brick contractor of Toledo, where he still resides. His wife, who was born in Lucas county, Ohio, May 8, 1870, attained the age of forty-eight years, passing away November 2, 1918, in Toledo. She was a daughter of William and Mary (Taylor) Brint, the former a native of Toledo, while the latter was born in England. During the Civil war Mr. Brint served in the Union army and afterward followed agricultural pursuits in Lucas county. He traveled extensively and assembled a large collection of interesting curios. His political support was given to the republican party, while his religious views were in harmony with the tenets of the Methodist Episcopal church. His demise occurred in Toledo, where his wife also passed away. He was a member of one of the titled families of England, being' a son of Sir Daniel Brint, who was graduated from Oxford and Cambridge Universities and came to the United States about 1827. Settling in Lucas county, Ohio, he invested in land and conducted an Indian trading post on what is now Water street, Toledo. His estate, which comprised nineteen hundred acres of fertile land, was one of the largest and most valuable agricultural properties in northwestern Ohio. Cultured, hospitable, generous and high-minded, Sir Daniel was a fine type of the gentleman farmer and exerted a strong influence for good in his district. When in legal difficulties his neighbors could always rely upon his sound advice, and his life was replete with unrecorded acts of kindness and charity. Among his treasured possessions was a large library, in which he spent many pleasant and profitable hours, constantly broadening his mental horizon by reading and study. While residing in his native land he was a member of the Church of England but became a Methodist on settling in Ohio. His wife, Margaret Brint, was also a native of England, and both passed away in Toledo. In the public schools of this city Leo C. Lemle pursued his studies, completing his high school course in 1907, and he then attended the Metropolitan Business College. His initial training in the contracting business was gained under his father, with whom he was associated until 1916, when he was detailed for patrol duty on the Mexican border, having charge of a company of the Ohio National Guard, which he had TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 359 joined in 1904. There he was stationed for nine months, serving as a first lieutenant, and was then made recruiting officer at Toledo. Eight months later he was transferred to Company K, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Regiment of United States Infantry, attached to the Thirty-seventh Division, and was ordered overseas in May, 1918. He participated in several minor engagements and for three months was incapacitated for service owing to injuries sustained while in the Luneville sector. On leaving the hospital he was entrusted with the task of supplying wood and water for sixty thousand troops, also purchasing hay for twenty thousand mules and horses of the remount depot. He spent nine months in France and was released from active duty at Camp Dix, New Jersey, April 5, 1919, at that time becoming a first lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps, with which he was connected for five years. On receiving his honorable discharge Mr. Lemle returned home and again joined his father in business, being thus engaged for four years. In 1923 he entered the employ of Joseph Jackson & Sons, general contractors, with whom he continued until January 1, 1928, when chosen by Mayor Jackson as commissioner of inspection. With a detailed knowledge of construction work, he gives to the city the services of an expert and has clearly demonstrated that he is the right man for the office. Mr. Lemle was married July 14, 1910, in Toledo to Miss Rosina Herbert, a daughter of John and Agatha (Wirt) Herbert. She was born March 22, 1894, in this city and is a graduate of one of its high schools. She took a business course at the Tri-State College and was engaged in stenographic work previous to her marriage. Mr. Lemle is a teacher in the Sunday school of St. Paul's Evangelical church, and his political views are indicated by his connection with the Eleventh Ward Republican Club. He also belongs to the Sojourners Club of America, the West Toledo Chamber of Commerce, the Young Men's Christian Association, McCune Post of the American Legion, and is vice president of the Building Officials Conference of Ohio. His fraternal affiliations are with the Elks, the Eagles and the Masons. In the last named order he has been chosen to fill important offices, being a past high priest of CoRingwood 360 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Chapter, No. 196, R. A. M., and senior warden of Lafayette Lyttle Commandery, K. T., while he is also a Noble of Zenobia Temple of the Mystic Shrine. For recreation he turns to golf, baseball and football and is particularly interested in the last mentioned sport, as he was a player for seven years. His physical and mental powers are well developed, while his salient characteristics are industry, probity and fidelity to duty—qualities which constitute the basis of all honorable and desirable prosperity. PORT CLINTON LUMBER & COAL COMPANY The Port Clinton Lumber & Coal Company, the oldest lumber firm in the town, has a completely equipped sash and door plant, with facilities for doing all kinds of mill work, and also deals in building material and coal. Established on the solid basis of commercial integrity, this pioneer firm has always maintained a high standard of service and the extent of the business today is proof of its usefulness. The officers of the company are as follows : George A. True, president; Dr. William H. Lausten, vice president; and Fred E. Wettlaufer, secretary and treasurer. E. M. True, C. H. Rademacher and H. B. Libben are included among the directors. ELMER C. VICK In his commercial career Elmer C. Vick has made each day count for the utmost, improving the opportunities of the hour and thus advancing steadily until he now occupies a position of large responsibility as manager of the Toledo branch of the Ohio Finance Corporation. He was born in this city on the 24th of October, 1901, and is a son of Carl H. and Bertha (Lass) Vick, natives of Germany. Leaving that country in their youth, they crossed the Atlantic and came direct to Toledo, Ohio. They became acquainted in this city, in which they were married, and still reside here. They have two children, Helen and Elmer C. The son completed his education in the Waite high school, TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 361 from which he was graduated in 1923, and afterward became an accountant. While in the employ of the Empire Finance Company he was thoroughly trained in his present line of work and in January, 1927, when the Toledo business of the Ohio Finance Corporation was started, Mr. Vick was appointed local manager. Energetic and efficient, he has appreciably advanced the interests of the firm in this city, thoroughly justifying the confidence reposed in his ability. The firm specializes in loans on personal property and is the third largest company operating in Toledo. Mr. Vick was married October 20, 1923, in Toledo, to Miss Hazel Flegle, a daughter of Victor E. and Lillian (Hess) Flegle and a member of an old and prominent family of Lindsey, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Vick reside at No. 82 Randall drive, and his offices are located on the second floor of the Valentine building. In politics he is a republican, and his religious views are in accord with the tenets of St. Mark's Lutheran church, of which he is a faithful communicant. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of Pythias. Although he stands practically on the threshold of his business career, Mr. Vick has already accomplished much, and his keen intelligence, close application and devotion to duty insure his continued progress. He is a young man of winning personality and has a wide circle of steadfast friends in his native city, whose growth and advancement are to him matters of deep and vital concern. CARL A. BRANDES Studious, diligent and persevering, Carl A. Brandes secured his higher education through strenuous effort and is coming rapidly to the fore in legal circles of Toledo. He was born in Oak Harbor, Ottawa county, Ohio, February 1, 1891, a son of August and Emma (Ferguson) Brandes, the former a native of the same town. His grandparents, Charles and Catherine Brandes, were born in Germany and became early settlers of Ottawa county, residing on a farm near Oak Har- 362 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY bor, where both passed away. Charles Brandes was an earnest member of the Lutheran church and supported the candidates of the democratic party.. His son, August Bran-des, was a cabinetmaker and engaged in that line of work in Toledo for a number of years, remaining here until his death in 1928. A devout Lutheran, he became a deacon of his church, and in politics he was a democrat. Mrs. Brandes, who was born in Pennsylvania, still occupies the family home in Toledo. Her father, Albert Ferguson, was a native of New Hampshire, and when a young man served in the Union army. His active life was devoted to agricultural pursuits and after his retirement he located in Toledo, where he spent his remaining years. He adhered to the Lutheran faith and gave his political support to the republican party. Coming to Toledo as a child, Carl A. Brandes passed through consecutive grades to the high school, from which he was graduated in 1910, and afterward went to Washington, D. C., as secretary to Congressman Isaac R. Sherwood. While filling that position Mr. Brandes attended the law school of Georgetown University for two and a half years and on returning to Toledo entered the employ of the Ohio Savings & Trust Company, with which he spent five years, working in the trust department. Thus he earned the funds necessary for the completion of his law course, graduating from St. Johns University in 1925 with the degree of LL. B., and in the same year was admitted to the bar of Ohio, while in 1925 he qualified for practice in the federal courts. Possessing an alert, analytical, well trained mind, he is able to present his cause in the strongest possible light and has won many verdicts favorable to the interests of his clients. He enjoys a remunerative practice, and his business in the courts is steadily increasing in volume as well as in importance. Mr. Brandes was married June 25, 1917, in Washington, D. C., to Miss Elizabeth Malloy, a daughter of Frank Malloy, a foreman in the government printing office. Mrs. Brandes was born May 11, 1896, and is a graduate of one of the high schools of Washington and also of Trinity College, from which she received the A. B. degree. She is an accomplished pianist and taught music previous to her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Brandes became the parents of three children : Dorothy TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 363 Sherwood, deceased; Maynard Edward, who was born in 1920; and Blanid June, born in 1925. Mr. Brandes is a democrat and adheres to the Lutheran faith, in which he was reared. His wife is a faithful communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic church and a member of the Woman's Club. He is identified with the Luncheon Club, the American Business Men's Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Kappa Sigma college fraternity and the Toledo and Ohio State Bar Associations. During his hours of leisure he plays golf and also enjoys the sport of fishing. Prompted by a laudable ambition, he has eagerly availed himself of every opportunity to perfect himself in his profession, in which he has already won an enviable position, and his energy and ability insure his continued progress. An enthusiastic Toledoan, Mr. Brandes has evinced his deep interest in the city's welfare and growth by earnest efforts in its behalf and is a young man of marked strength of character and exceptional worth. JOHN E. HOOVER For thirty-seven years Findlay has been the scene of the well directed activities of John E. Hoover, one of the city's prominent merchants and an enterprising business man of broad experience. He was born in Felicity, Clermont county, Ohio, in 1873, and received his education in the grammar and high schools of that town. In 1893, when a young man of nineteen, he located in Findlay and embarked in general merchandising, thus continuing until 1911. Since then he has dealt exclusively in ladies' ready-to-wear garments and is a pioneer in that line. He is now located in the Hoover block and carries a complete stock of fine hosiery, lingerie, coats, dresses and hats. His establishment is distinguished by the refined taste reflected in its appointments, the genteel appearance and courtesy of its staff and the high quality of its merchandise. Mr. Hoover has made every effort to supply the needs of patrons, and a large and ever increasing clientele of a most desirable nature is evidence of his prestige as a merchant. 364 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY In 1900 Mr. Hoover was united in marriage to Miss Maude Louise Chase, and they became the parents of a son, John E., Jr., who married Miss Carrol Leader, of Findlay, in 1922, and is now associated with the Huffman Brokerage Company of Dayton, Ohio. He is identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and adheres to the Presbyterian faith. The father is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church and gives his political allegiance to the republican party. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and is also an Elk. His aid and influence are always on the side of projects for the general good. His wife is prominent in social affairs. Honorable and straightforward, Mr. Hoover enjoys an enviable reputation as a business man and is one of Find-lay's influential and valuable citizens. JOHN C. REID Alert to his opportunities, John C. Reid has converted them into tangible assets and is well known as president of the Toledo Catering Company. He has also figured prominently in public affairs. He was born February 7, 1879, in Coleraine, Londonderry, Ireland, and,. his parents, Robert M. and Margaret Jane (Moody) Reid, were natives of the same county. They emigrated to America in 1889 and resided for five years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1904 they settled in Canton, Ohio, where the father engaged in merchandising until his death in 1900 at the age of fifty-two years. While living in Londonderry he became a Mason and attained the thirty-second degree in the order. In religious faith he was a Presbyterian, and his political support was given to the republican party. He was a useful and influential citizen and numbered the late President McKinley among his intimate friends. After her husband's death Mrs. Reid went to southern California and established her home in Los Angeles, where she passed away in January, 1927, when seventy-four years of age. She was the mother of ten children, five sons and five daughters, and eight are now living, four sons and four daughters. John C. Reid, the fourth in order of birth, was a child of TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 367 ten years when his parents came to the United States, and his education was completed in the Central high school of Canton. He was graduated with the class of 1898 and obtained his start in life with the Northern Ohio Traction Company, with which he remained for several years. Starting in a lowly capacity, he advanced through the various departments and was general passenger and freight agent at Toledo for four years. In 1905 he established his present business and the casino and Toledo beach at the interurban station. He also owns and conducts Pine Lake Park in Lansing, Michigan, and operated the interurban stations in Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, that state, until 1927. In the control of his affairs he brings to bear executive force, broad vision and mature judgment and has been notably successful in the line of business in which he specializes. On the 19th of December, 1905, Mr. Reid was married in Toledo to Miss Pearl Elizabeth Garns, a native of Fremont, Ohio, and a daughter of Albert Garns, now deceased, and Mary Etta (Smith) Garns. The family is an old and prominent one in that district and at one time owned all of the land in Gibsonburg township. Mr. and Mrs. Reid have three children: Margaret Elizabeth, who was born in 1906; Robert, born in 1907; and Suzanne, born in 1913. The family reside on Bancroft road, in the attractive suburb of Ottawa Hills, and Mr. Reid maintains his office in the interurban station. Both he and his wife are affiliated with the Collingwood Avenue Presbyterian church, and Mrs. Reid devotes considerable time to religious work, while she is also active in the affairs of the Woman's Club. Mr. Reid is a republican and an effective worker in behalf of the party. For five years he was a councilman of Ottawa Hills, of which he is now the mayor, exerting every effort to promote its interests, and his labors have been productive of much good. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and also a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Rotary Club, the Toledo Club and the Chamber of Commerce. For recreation he turns to horseback riding and also plays golf. He likewise enjoys traveling and has made six trips to his native land, the last one being in 1929, when he also visited various coun- 368 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY tries of Europe. Mr. Reid has made his own way in the world, utilizing methods which will bear the light of close investigation and scrutiny, and he is deserving of much credit for what he has accomplished. He is deeply attached to the country of his adoption and has thoroughly demonstrated his worth as a business man and citizen. LAWRENCE M. GALE, D. D. S. Dr. Lawrence M. Gale, whose well equipped dental offices are located at 1531 Cherry street, Toledo, stands high in his profession, due to his technical skill, his success in business and his excellent qualities. He was born October 22, 1894, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is a son of Lawrence M. and Fannie ( McClintock) Gale. The father, who devoted his active life to educational work, taught in St. Paul and other large cities and was held in high regard in educational circles. His death occurred in 1903, and his widow now resides in Marietta, Ohio. He was descended from an old American family, established in this country in colonial days, and some of its members fought in the Revolutionary war, the War of 1812 and the Civil war. Colonel Jenkins, an uncle of Professor Gale, fought in the Civil war, and the Doctor's maternal great-grandmother, Nancy McClintock, was residing in New Orleans when the state of Louisiana seceded from the Union. Among the McClintocks were several river captains who sailed the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in early days. Dr. Gale, who is the only child born to his parents, attended the public schools and was graduated from the high school at Marietta, Ohio, in 1913. He attended the dental school of Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1916. He entered upon the practice of his profession in Dayton, Ohio, but about a year later enlisted in the United States Medical Corps and was soon ordered overseas, where he served for one year and a half, being honorably discharged at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, in July, 1919. Returning to Dayton, he practiced there for another year and then removed to Toledo, TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 369 occupying his present offices at 1531 Cherry street. Here he has built up a large practice. On October 31, 1925, Dr. Gale was united in marriage to Miss Frances Groff, of Toledo, a daughter of George and Mary Groff, who now reside in this city. Mr. Groff was for a number of years engaged in the dry goods business at St. Joseph, Michigan, but is now a traveling salesman. Dr. and Mrs. Gale are the parents of two children, Jack L., born January 13, 1927; and George Frederick, born December 13, 1928. The Doctor and his wife attend the Presbyterian church and give generously to all worthy causes. He is a Mason, belonging to the Toledo Consistory, A. A. S. R., and Zenobia Temple, A. A. 0. N. M. S., and is a member of the Xi Psi Phi college dental fraternity. He is fond of outdoor sports, loves baseball and in former days played professional football in this state. A man of sterling qualities and pleasing manner, he easily makes friends and is greatly esteemed in social circles. FRANK J. SZUMIGALA Frank J. Szumigala is now devoting his attention to the practice of law and his talents, natural and acquired, have won for him a place of prominence in legal circles of Toledo. His college education was self-acquired and every available opportunity was utilized to perfect himself in his profession. He was born in Toledo on the 19th of May, 1895, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Breske) Szumigala. The father was born in Germany, and came to the United States early in the '70s. He lived for a few years in Chicago and then located in Toledo, where he has resided for thirty-five years. For a considerable period he was connected with the National Supply Company in the capacity of superintendent but has now retired. The mother was born May 19, 1874, in New York city and is a member of an old family of the Empire state and of French and German descent. To Mr. and Mrs. Szumigala were born nine children, of whom six survive, four sons and two daughters. 24-VOL. 4 370 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Frank J. Szumigala, the eldest, completed a course in the Central high school of Toledo and worked his way through Toledo University and the University of Cincinnati. On September 2, 1917, he enlisted in Company A of the Seventh United States Infantry and sailed for France, March 11, 1918. He participated in the Meuse, St. Mihiel and Argonne engagements and was also stationed in Alsace-Lorraine. In the memorable conflict in the forest of Argonne he was gassed and was wounded in the battle of St. Mihiel. Mr. Szumigala was a reserve military aviator and for meritorious service was awarded a scholarship, which he applied in completing his legal education, graduating from the Inns of Courts in London, England, in 1920 with the degree of LL. B. On July 30, 1920, he was honorably discharged and since his admission to the bar has engaged in general practice in Toledo. His legal learning, his analytical mind, the readiness with which he grasps the salient points in an argument, all combine to make him one of the most capable attorneys of the city, and his clientele is large and desirable. In addition to caring for his practice Mr. Szumigala is secretary, treasurer and a director of the Manhattan Finance Company of Toledo, and his name also appears on the directorates of the May Coal Company and the Sobecki-Breske Greenhouse Company. Mr. Szumigala was married May 23, 1921, to Miss Helen Kostowski, a native of Toledo. Her father is deceased, but her mother, Mrs. Agnes Kostowski, is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Szumigala have three children : Dolores, who was born December 17, 1922 ; Phyllis, born September 23, 1924 ; and Frank, Jr., born July 5, 1926. The residence of the family is at No. 280 Everett street and Mr. Szumigala's office is located on the third floor of the Valentine building. He casts his ballot for the candidates of the republican party and is active in political and civic affairs. His fraternal connections are with the Eagles, the Loyal Order of Moose and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He is vice president of the Roosevelt Club, president of the Veterans Civic Commerce Club and commander of Argonne Post of the American Legion. When a new home was contemplated for the post Mr. Szumigala acted as chairman of the building fund campaign for fifty thousand dollars, which TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 371 was oversubscribed by twelve thousand dollars. The building is now under construction and will not only be the headquarters for the Argonne Post, its auxiliary unit and the five troops of Boy Scouts sponsored by the organization, but also will be used as a community center for the Lagrange street district. Mr. and Mrs. Szumigala are affiliated with St. Hedwig's Catholic church, and the latter also belongs to the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association, a national society, and to the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion. Mr. Szumigala is a member of the Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations, and his favorite sports are hunting and fishing. A young man of earnest purpose and strong determination, he has already accomplished much, and his tireless industry and pronounced ability insure his continued progress in the profession of his choice. ALVA WILLIAM BACHMAN Alva William Bachman, who is engaged in the practice of law at Bowling Green, possesses the essential qualifications for success at the bar, being a constant student of his profession, conscientious in his attention to the interests of his clients and capable and efficient in the handling of cases entrusted to him. Mr. Bachman was born at Weston, Wood county, Ohio, on the 10th of December, 1893, and is a son of Charles R. and Elizabeth G. (Zuilch) Bachman. The mother was reared at Haskins, Ohio, and both are still living. The paternal grandfather, Carl Bachman, was a native of Germany and was one of the pioneer postmasters at old Power-town. Alva W. Bachman is the eldest of five children, all of whom are living. He received his early education in the public schools of Center township and the high school at Bowling Green, and later entered Oberlin College, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1918. On May 17, 1917, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Forty-eighth Field Hospital Company, Thirty-seventh Division, and attended the Fourth Officers' Training School at Camp Taylor, Kentucky. He was commissioned a second lieutenant 372 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY July 3, 1918, and was assigned to the Thirtieth Field Artillery at Camp Funston, Kansas. He was sent to France with the Advanced School Detachment of the Tenth Division and served there until the close of the war, being honorably discharged April 1, 1919. After his return home Mr. Bachman attended the law school of the University of Michigan and completed his law studies in Ohio State University, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1923. He was admitted to the bar in January, 1924, and became associated with Judge Edward M. Fries in Bowling Green, where he has practiced to the present time. He has gained a large clientele and has a well earned reputation as an able and dependable attorney. He is also vice president and secretary of the Bowling Green Poultry Supply Company. On December 18, 1926, Mr. Bachman was united in marriage to Miss Frances Elizabeth Wilson, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, daughter of the late James A. Wilson and Anna E. (McAlpin) Wilson. Mrs. Bachman is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and by her marriage has a son, Alva William, Jr. Mr. Bachman is an ardent republican in his political views, and his religious connection is with the Methodist Episcopal church. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic order, belonging to the following bodies : Bowling Green Lodge, No. 112, F. & A. M. ; Crystal Chapter, R. A. M.; Bowling Green Council, No. 134, R. & S. M. ; Bowling Green Lodge, No. 818, B. P. 0. E. ; and Greenwood Chapter, No. 159, 0. E. S. He is also a member of Kenneth Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, the Gleaners and the Grange; served as president of the Exchange Club in 1928 and likewise has membership in the Bowling Green Golf Club. Along strictly professional lines he is a member of the Wood County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Actively interested in local public affairs, Mr. Bachman was secretary of the republican county executive committee in 1928 and is now chairman of the republican central committee. He gives his support to every movement or measure the object of which is the betterment of the community. He is the commander of the American Legion post at Bowling Green and was chairman of the Legion council from 1926 to 1929. He TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 373 retains an active interest in military matters and on January 3, 1922, was commissioned captain of the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Field Artillery and organized the headquarters battalion and combat train of the Second Battalion, One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Field Artillery, at Bowling Green. He is thorough and painstaking in everything he undertakes and all who have come in contact with him hold him in the highest regard for his attainments and his genuine worth. JOHN W. RAAB For the past eighteen years John W. Raab has been engaged in the practice of law in Toledo, where he has gained a high reputation for his ability and integrity. He was born at Tiffin, Ohio, on the 11th of November, 1890, a son of William and Barbara (Burkard) Raab, of whom more extended mention is made in the sketch of Leonard J. Raab on another page of this work. John W. Raab is indebted to the parochial schools of Toledo for his early education, and he then entered St. John's University, of this city, from which he was graduated in 1910 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He prepared for his life work in the law school of his alma mater, which conferred on him the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1911. In the following December he was admitted to the bar and began practice in Toledo as a partner of Carl J. Lindecker, under the firm name of Lindecker & Raab. They were together for ten years, when the partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Raab is now associated with his brother, Leonard J. Raab, with offices in the Spitzer building. They conduct a general practice and have won a splendid clientele and gained a high reputation as a capable and reliable law firm. On November 21, 1916, in Toledo, Mr. Raab was united in marriage to Miss May Doyle, who was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, September 4, 1891, and is a daughter of the late James T. and Mary (Johnson) Doyle, the latter of whom now resides in Toledo. Mr. Doyle was a lawyer by profession, practicing for a number of years at Brantford, Ontario, and later at Detroit, Michigan. He was a native of Michigan. 374 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY He supported the democratic party and was a member of the Roman Catholic church. Mrs. Raab was graduated from the School of the Immaculate Conception and was employed as a stenographer prior to her marriage. She is now a member of the Cathedral chapel and its various woman's organizations. Mr. Raab belongs to the same church and is a liberal supporter of religious and benevolent causes. He belongs to the Toledo Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. In his political attitude he is independent, voting according to the dictates of his judgment, and in his career he has exemplified a splendid type of citizenship. CLETUS B. THORNTON Wisely choosing for his life work a profession especially suited to those of Celtic birth or origin owing to their mental alertness and keen powers of perception, Cletus B. Thornton has made rapid progress therein and is one of the young and talented members of the Toledo bar. He secured his education through strenuous effort and the exercise of self-denial and has developed the strength of character which results from battling with difficulties. A native of Toledo, he was born June 20, 1899, and is a son of William J. and Helen S. (McCloskey) Thornton. The father was born July 8, 1860, in Drogheda, a seaport in Leinster, Ireland, and received his education in that country. When a young man he yielded to the lure of the new world and after reaching New York city came direct to Toledo, Ohio, where he has since resided. For many years he was in the employ of the old Toledo Railway & Light Company but is now retired. He is a faithful communicant of the Roman Catholic church and supports the candidates of the democratic party. His wife was born July 24, 1864, in Wood county, Ohio, and is also of Celtic ancestry. Her father, Michael McCloskey, was born January 10, 1810, in County Antrim, Ireland, and left that country when a youth of fifteen. He located in Wood county, Ohio, in 1825 and was one of its pioneer farmers and stock raisers. He reached the TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 375 ninety-fourth milestone on life's journey, passing away in 1904, and he had resided for fifty-seven years on one farm. His wife, Catherine (McNamara) McCloskey, was born in the County Kerry, Ireland, in 1821 and came to the United States when a young girl of sixteen. She attained the venerable age of eighty-eight years, passing away in 1909. To Mr. and Mrs. Thornton were born three sons, Francis W., Cletus B. and Robert M., all residents of Toledo. Cletus B. Thornton obtained his early training in St. Ann's parochial school and was next a public school pupil. In 1921 he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from St. John's University and was graduated from the law department of that institution in 1924. As he was obliged to work during the day he enrolled in a night class, which he attended five evenings per week, and devoted all of his spare time to study. For six years he was in the employ of the Ohio Industrial Commission and thus earned the funds necessary for his higher education, which was most thorough. He was a student at the Western Reserve College, the University of Ohio at Columbus, and also took a postgraduate course in St. Xavier's University at Cincinnati. After winning the degree of LL. B. he entered the office of George N. Fell, an old and prominent Toledo attorney, with whom he has since been associated but not in the relation of a partner. Mr. Thornton is engaged in general practice under his own name and has established a remunerative clientele, which is rapidly increasing. He never enters the courtroom without preparation as thorough as time and means render possible and is felicitous and clear in argument, impressing his audience with the justice of the cause he pleads. During the World war he was a member of the Students Army Training Corps of Campion College and was preparing for overseas service when the armistice was signed. Mr. Thornton was married June 29, 1926, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Miss Mary V. Carey, who was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of John J. and Mary (Murray) Carey, natives of Drogheda, Ireland. Mr. Carey is well known as the manager of the Keenan Hotel at Fort Wayne and has filled that position for several years. Mr. and Mrs. 376 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Thornton have become the parents of a son, John W., who was born in Toledo, July 3, 1928. The residence of the family is at No. 1344 Dorr street, and Mr. Thornton's office is situated on the eighth floor of the Nicholas building. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party and is a communicant of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic church, with which his wife is also affiliated. She devotes a considerable portion of her time to church work and is also an active member of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association of Toledo. Mr. Thornton is identified with the Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Toledo, Lucas County and Ohio State Bar Associations. For diversion he turns to golf and also enjoys the sports of hunting and fishing. He lends the weight of his support to all projects for Toledo's growth and betterment and is a native son whose record reflects credit and honor upon the city. RICHARD C. HEYMANN Richard C. Heymann, vice president and secretary of the Ohio Plate & Window Glass Company, is one of Toledo's leading young business men and is meeting with well merited success. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on the 24th of March, 1898, and is a son of Paul R. and Mary Louise (Martin) Heymann. The father was born in Geyer, Saxony, Germany, March 30, 1869, and has long been a resident of Toledo, where he is now best known as the president and treasurer of the Ohio Plate & Window Glass Company, which he organized in 1915. He is a republican in his political views, and is a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran church, of which he is treasurer. He has taken a deep interest in educational matters and is a member of the board of directors of Wittenburg College at Springfield, Ohio. He is also a member of the Rotary Club and is active in affairs concerning the general welfare of his community. His wife was born in Saginaw, Michigan, February 1, 1870. Richard C. Heymann attended old Central high school for TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 377 two years and was graduated from Scott high school in 1914. He attended Roanoke College at Roanoke, Virginia, and completed his education in Yale University. On returning home he at once became associated with his father in the glass business, entering the sales department of the Ohio Plate & Window Glass Company, and is now vice president and secretary of the company, in the operation of which he takes an active part. On October 15, 1920, in Toledo, Mr. Heymann was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Grace Eckhardt, who was born in Toledo, Ohio, November 17, 1903, and is a daughter of J. F. and Sylvia (Briggs) Eckhardt, of this city, the former of whom is president of the Eckhardt Monumental Company. Mrs. Eckhardt is deceased. Mrs. Heymann is a graduate of the Scott high school and is a member of the Lutheran church, the Toledo Women's Club and other civic and social organizations. Mr. and Mrs. Heymann are the parents of two sons : Richard Charles, Jr., born May 15, 1924; and Paul Frank, born June 17, 1926. Mr. Heymann gives his political support to the republican party; is a member of the Lutheran church and president of the Lutheran Luncheon Club. He is a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the B. P. O. E., the Inverness Country Club, the Toledo Club, the Detroit Yacht Club, the Toledo Automobile Club and the Chamber of Commerce. During the World war he served in the United States navy. He is a lover of outdoor sports, golf being his favorite form of recreation. He and his wife are active in the social life of Toledo and are extremely popular in the circles in which they move. D. R. CANFIELD, M. D. Dr. D. R. Canfield is one of the best known physicians of Perrysburg and an able, progressive exponent of his profession. He was born in Scotch Ridge, Ohio, a son of Lafayette Canfield, who was a native of New York and migrated to Ohio in 1858, casting in his lot with the pioneers of Wood county. The Doctor attended the common schools until he reached the age of sixteen and afterward was a student for 378 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY five months in the normal college at Valparaiso, Indiana. He engaged in teaching for ten years and proved an efficient instructor. In 1907 he was graduated from the Toledo Medical College and has continuously followed his profession in Perrysburg since January 1, 1908, a period of twenty-one years. Experience and study have broadened his knowledge and enhanced his skill, and his practice is now of extensive proportions. He is devoted to his patients and subordinates all other interests to the demands of his profession, never failing to respond to the call of duty. Dr. Canfield is a Methodist in religious faith and casts his ballot for the candidates of the republican party. He is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Wood County and Ohio State Medical Societies and the American Medical Association. His outlook upon life is broad, and his fine qualities of mind and heart have won for him a high place in the esteem of his professional colleagues and the general public. CHARLES R. NEARING Charles R. Nearing is one of Bowling Green's most highly respected citizens, having long been active in local public affairs and is now serving as justice of the peace and as secretary of the Mutual Savings & Loan Company. Mr. Nearing was born on a farm in Plain township, Wood county, Ohio, on the 29th of June, 1868, and is a son of Guy C. and Emma V. (Rockwood) Nearing. His great-grandfather, Guy Nearing, who was of German descent, left central New York in 1817 and settled in Perrysburg, Ohio, where his death occurred in 1840. He followed the contracting business, was interested in canal construction, and erected a number of important pioneer buildings, among them the old courthouse and jail at Perrysburg. He was married twice, having by his first wife three sons, Horatio, Zephaniah and Neptune, and by his second wife five children, Freeman, Henry and Emilius and two daughters. Neptune Nearing was born in New York state in 1808 and died in Wood county, Ohio, in 1844. He was a cabinetmaker by trade and was associated TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 381 with his father in the latter's contracting business. He conducted a hotel in Texas, Ohio, for a time, and then retired to his farm in Plain township. He married Mrs. Stella Nearing Parsons, who was born in Vermont in 1809 and died in Wood county in 1890. They became the parents of three children, Scott, who died in infancy, Mrs. Sarah Rosetta Hayes and Guy C. Guy C. Nearing was born on his father's farm in Plain township, Wood county, March 12, 1843. He attended the country schools of his home neighborhood and in 1861 enlisted in Company B, Sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was eventually transferred to the Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, and after three years' service was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. He was wounded at Stone River and was a prisoner of war for several months. After his return and until 1873 he worked on the home farm and taught school. He then took up the study of law, was admitted to the bar in 1876 and opened an office in Bowling Green, building up a good practice. He became identified with local enterprises as a director of the First National Bank and was interested in various oil developments. He was a republican in his political alignment and served as a member of the city council and as city solicitor, and in 1891 was elected probate judge, serving two terms. On December 13, 1865, he married Miss Emma V. Rockwood, who was born in Lorain county, Ohio, January 27, 1846, and was a daughter of Giles C. and Laura C. (Wack) Rockwood, the former having come from New York state to Ohio in 1829, at the age of ten years. Mr. and Mrs. Nearing became the parents of one child, Charles R. Mr. Nearing died August 25, 1919. Charles R. Nearing attended the grade and high schools, completing his education in Ohio Northern University. For four years he was deputy probate judge under his father, and in 1895 was elected justice of the peace, in which capacity he served until 1909, when he was elected probate judge, in which office he continued for eight years. He was then again elected justice of the peace, in which office he has served continuously to the present time. In 1900 Mr. Near- 382 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY ing engaged in the insurance business as a member of the firm of Nearing & Read, but is now in partnership with his son, Guy M. He is also a member of the county board of elections. In 1923 Mr. Nearing organized the Mutual Savings and Loan Company, of which he has been secretary to the present time, and this has proven a very successful association. On June 25, 1901, Mr. Nearing was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Parks, a native of Michigan, and to them have been born two sons. Guy M., born September 26, 1902, was married September 8, 1927, to Miss Dorothy Phillips, of Hudson, Michigan. He is now associated with his father in the insurance business and is accounted one of the successful business men of the younger generation in Bowling Green, while both he and his wife occupy a prominent position in social circles of their community. Charles E., born March 12, 1909, is a student in the Shattuck Military School, at Faribault, Minnesota. Mr. Nearing is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He is a man of sterling character, sincere and upright, and during his busy and useful life he has endeavored to promote in every possible way the welfare of his community, giving his support to all movements or measures calculated to advance the material, civic or moral standing of the city and county. For these reasons, as well as for his kindly and considerate manner, he commands the highest measure of respect on the part of his fellowmen and has many warm and loyal friends, who esteem him for his genuine worth. BENJAMIN H. BONNAR With broad experience along the line of municipal development, Benjamin H. Bonnar has done notable work as secretary of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce and on the 1st of January, 1929, entered a new field of usefulness as general superintendent of the La Salle & Koch Company, conducting the largest department store in northwestern Ohio and one of the best equipped in the United States. He was born November 25, 1887, in Buffalo, New York, and is a son of Dr. TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 383 John Duncan and Caroline E. (Harris) Bonnar. The Bonnar family is of Scotch origin and its founder in America migrated to Canada in 1825, settling in King, Ontario. Dr. John D. Bonnar was born in King, near the city of Toronto, May 7, 1852, a son of James Turnbull and Mary (Kennedy) Bonnar, and was there reared and educated. Following his graduation from high school he took a course in the College of Technology at Toronto and in 1878 won the M. D. degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Toronto University. A year later Trinity University of Toronto conferred upon him the degrees of C. M. and M. D. In 1878 he entered upon the active work of his profession at Streetsville, Ontario, and in 1880 opened an office in Buffalo, New York, where he has practiced continuously for nearly a half century, rendering to the city that service which only the skilled, experienced physician is capable of giving. Dignified, efficient and well poised, he inspires respect and confidence in his patients, who are drawn from a wide area. Dr. Bonnar was married June 24, 1885, to Miss Caroline Estelle Harris, a native of Kendall, New York, and a daughter of Marvin Harris. Mrs. Bonnar is of English lineage and a descendant of American patriots who served in the Revolutionary war. Dr. and Mrs. Bonnar have four children : Benjamin H., M. Clarine, H. Otis and Mrs. Sybil Lyell MacMillan. The Doctor gives his political support to the republican party and is a Presbyterian in religious faith. He belongs to the Forum Club, the Roosevelt Memorial Association, and is speaker for the League to Enforce Peace. In 1921 he was elected honorary president of the University of Toronto Alumni Association of Buffalo and Niagara Falls. He is also affiliated with the Academy of Medicine of Buffalo, the Erie County and New York State Medical Societies and the American Medical Association. For eleven years he was a member of the council and chairman, of the board of census of the Erie County Medical Society. Dr. Bonnar has attained high standing in his profession, which he loves for the good that it enables him to do, and his admirable qualities of mind and heart have endeared him to all with whom he has come in contact. 384 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Benjamin H. Bonnar completed the work of the grammar grades and the high school in Buffalo, where he also pursued a business college course. He was afterward identified with the electrical contracting business in that city for two years. On the 1st of May, 1912, he became connected with the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, of which he was appointed assistant secretary in 1913, and filled the position until 1919. Meanwhile he had enlisted and was detailed for service on the aircraft board of the Naval Reserve. On the 1st of May, 1919, he was honorably discharged and resumed his work with the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, with which he remained until November 6, 1919, when he went to Greenfield, Massachusetts, becoming secretary of its Chamber of Commerce on the following day. In January, 1923, his services were sought by the Schenectady (N. Y.) Chamber of Commerce, of which he was secretary for about four years, and from May, 1926, until the end of 1928 he represented the Toledo Chamber of Commerce in the same capacity. In this connection he made an enviable record, his work attracting national recognition. The outstanding accomplishments of his administration have been the organization of one of the best industrial departments in the country; the development of a great series of national advertisements without cost to the Chamber; the development of a million-dollar guarantee fund to help bring industries to Toledo ; a thirty-three hour campaign in which Toledo was given one of the finest airports in the country, and other work of the same type. He has proven an expert publicity agent, combining the rare qualities of enthusiasm and restraint, and answers all inquiries in reference to the city in a fair, comprehensive and able manner. In his letter of resignation, addressed to George D. Welles, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bonnar said : "Dear Mr. Welles : —I hereby tender my resignation as secretary of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce, to take effect January 1, 1929, to accept, as I have agreed to do, a position as superintendent of the LaSalle & Koch Company. It is with a great deal of regret that I take this action, being intensely interested as I am, in the purpose and work of this organization, which it has been my great privilege and pleas- TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 385 ure to have served for the last two and a half years. The cordial cooperation of yourself and the other officers and trustees, as well as that of committeemen and members generally, has given me much satisfaction. In addition, I am more firmly convinced than ever of the great value of this institution to the welfare and progress of our city. Its accomplishments have been noteworthy, due to the progressive spirit which prevails here. This has meant so much to me that if it was not for the great personal opportunity which the position I have agreed to accept offers to me, I would want to continue right here in Toledo what has been my work for the past sixteen and a half years. I cannot emphasize too strongly and, therefore, wish to repeat my great appreciation for the real cooperation and friendly assistance which it has been my pleasure to enjoy ever since assuming this position. It is my firm belief that this organization has a sound program and a wise policy, productive of the greatest accomplishments for the city which it serves, and I am of the opinion that it will best continue to secure desirable results by maintaining its present policies and plans." Commenting on Mr. Bonnar's resignation, Mr. Welles said : "It is a matter of deep regret to the other officers and to the board of trustees of the Chamber of Commerce that we are no longer to have the very efficient services of Mr. Bonnar as secretary. The opportunity which has presented itself to him is such that, in justice to him, we could not urge him to remain. We are assured of his continued active interest in the Chamber as one of its members, and, of course, as secretary until his successor has been named. The board wishes him every success in his new position." The Toledo Blade of December 7, 1928, said : "During his residence in Toledo of a little less than three years, Benjamin H. Bonnar has demonstrated his qualities of initiative, personal leadership and close organization as the eminently successful secretary and executive officer of the Chamber of Commerce. Since that organization has so strongly felt the impetus of his work and influence, it is not surprising that Mr. Bonnar has been drafted now to become the general superintendent of the LaSalle & Koch Company. His many personal friends and business associates in Toledo and else- 25-VOL. 4 386 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY where will extend their felicitations and congratulations upon his promotion to a position which offers enlarged opportunities for service and continuing advancement." The Toledo News-Bee of December 8, 1928, wrote : "The initiative, executive ability and civic vision displayed by Benjamin H. Bonnar as secretary of Toledo's Chamber of Commerce have proved an inspiration not only to the membership of the Chamber itself but to the entire city. He has mapped out and followed a constructive program of work that has done the city incalculable good. Toledo will always be his debtor for it. Mr. Bonnar leaves his pleasant duties to embark on a merchandising career in which his associations and value to the community are bound to be marked with the same qualities. He goes up a rung in the ladder of success in taking over the big job of superintendent of the LaSalle & Koch Company. Congratulations are due both to the store and to its new official." The following article appeared in The Toledo Times of December 11, 1928: "Toledo appreciates the fine work that Benjamin H. Bonnar has done while serving as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and while there is genuine regret that he will leave this semi-public post, business men of the city will welcome him into their ranks and his skill in directing civic undertakings will still be available to help in Toledo's progress. Bonnar has served in public work more than sixteen years and has a good knowledge of cities. He chose Toledo for his home and as presenting great business opportunity for the future. When one who is fitted for the task of city-building, has broad acquaintance with American cities, has made extensive study of industrial progress, and knows what to expect of the future comes into our city and lives and works with us for nearly three years, then deliberately chooses to stake his private business future with Toledo we take it as complimentary to Toledo. Toledo's remarkable strides forward in the last few years have not come about by accident. The industrial program of the Chamber of Commerce, the new airport, national advertising, street improvements, city plan progress, and the development of university, schools and many new public facilities have been aided and brought about by a fine civic conscious- TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 387 ness on the part of the people of the city. We believe that Mr. Bonnar and the Chamber of Commerce organization have been vitally effective in building this new spirit. And so, we congratulate Mr. Bonnar on his decision to begin his private business career in Toledo and likewise we congratulate the LaSalle & Koch Company in adding to its staff a man of his caliber. We trust he may continue his activity in public and business affairs for the progress of Toledo." On the 10th of April, 1919, Mr. Bonnar was married in New York city to Miss Alys Elizabeth Wheadon, a native of Evanston, Illinois, and a daughter of Edward J. and Minnie Wheadon. Mr. and Mrs. Bonnar have become the parents of two children : Jeanne, who was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1920; and Robert Wheadon, born April 18, 1924, in Schenectady, New York. The residence of the family is at No. 3444 Gallatin road in the suburb of Ottawa Hills. Mr. Bonnar is a director of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, secretary of the Transcontinental Airport of Toledo and president of the Ohio Association of Commercial Secretaries. He is a member of the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries, the Toledo Club, the Rotary Club, the Toledo Yacht Club, the Masonic order and Toledo Post of the American Legion. In religious faith he is a Presbyterian, and his political allegiance is given to the republican party. Mr. Bonnar combines in his character all of the qualities of a useful and desirable citizen, and what he has accomplished represents the fit utilization of his innate powers and talents. A recent newspaper interview is not inappropriate here. It reads : "Toledo is a charming city, hospitable, progressive and bound for future greatness, says Mrs. Benjamin H. Bonnar, wife of the executive secretary of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. With her husband, she is enthusiastic about Toledo's future and is interested intensely in its airport development. Both the Bonnar children, who are six and nine years old, have made airplane trips and look forward eagerly to their weekly visits to the Transcontinental Airport of Toledo. The out-of-doors has charmed Mrs. Bonnar all her life and she is teaching her children an ardent love of nature. Fall days, whether sunshiny or stormy, Mrs. Bonnar and her 388 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY two children hike along the roads through the woods about their Ottawa Hills home. Mrs. Bonnar has had a varied and interesting life. During the World war, she had an unusual experience of serving as one of five young women in the intelligence bureau of the Navy Reserve forces. In this responsible position, she read cable messages entering the United States, and was familiar with the secret records of the Navy intelligence department. Mrs. Bonnar was an actual member of the department in the service of the government. She wore a uniform of trim blue serge with brass buttons bearing the navy insignia and the navy chevron on her sleeve. Upon entering the service, she underwent the same examinations and complied with the same regulations as the men. While a member of the department, she met Mr. Bonnar, who was in the airplane corps of the Navy Reserve. The day following her release from her eighteen months' service they were married. Before entering war work, Mrs. Bonnar was a student for two years in Columbia University, having completed her high school education in California. Her girlhood was spent in Chicago. One of Mrs. Bonnar's chief interests is the Toledo Woman's Club. As a member of the board of the club, she is interested in developing activities of the members and in broadening the educational work of the group." ORLA AUSTIN SNYDER One of the leading funeral directors of Paulding county is Orla A. Snyder, of Payne, who maintains an up-to-date establishment and is meeting with marked success. He was born in Defiance county, Ohio, in 1890, and is a son of Sherman and Rosie Snyder. The father has now retired from active business pursuits, and he and his wife are living in Pioneer, this state. Orla A. Snyder received his education in the public schools of Defiance, and was variously employed for a number of years. He then entered the school of embalming of Ohio State University, at Columbus, from which he was graduated in 1924. For two years he was employed by Windle P. Geiser, of Stryker, Ohio, and then located in Payne, where he engaged in the undertaking business on his own TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 389 account. He has a well equipped mortuary establishment at Main and Oak streets, where, assisted by his wife, he is rendering a quality of service as a funeral director that has gained for him a favorable reputation throughout this section of the state. In 1910 Mr. Snyder was united in marriage to Miss Martha Keoppe, of Defiance county, and they are the parents of four children, namely : Helen, born in 1911, who was graduated from the Payne high school and is attending the Lutheran Hospital School for Nurses; Gerald, born in 1912, attending the Payne high school, as is Pauline, born in 1914; and Welda, who was born in 1916 and now in the public schools. In his political views Mr. Snyder is a strong republican and takes an active interest in civic affairs. He is a member of the Masonic order, the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, being very active in the work of the last named organization. He is also affiliated with the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Snyder, who gives her husband effective assistance in his business, is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and is greatly interested in the social and civic affairs of Payne, being extremely popular in the circles in which she moves. Their son Gerald also devotes much of his time out of school to assisting his father and is acquiring a good practical knowledge of the business. The family reside in a comfortable home on Merrin street. Mr. Snyder has been successful because he has worked hard and intelligently for it, and his record since coming to Payne has gained for him a high place in public regard. JAY E. THOMPSON In the civic affairs of Toledo J. E. Thompson holds a conspicuous place as secretary and manager of the Public Safety Council and secretary of the Toledo Public Health Association, both of which positions he is filling in a manner that has reflected very creditably on his ability and energy. He was 390 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY born in Cleveland, Ohio, on the 26th of October, 1888, and is a son of Allison J. and Elizabeth (Pipper) Thompson, the family being of Irish descent. His great-grandfather, John Thompson, was born in Ireland of Scotch parentage and was a soldier in the British army for thirty years before emigrating to America. He fought against Napoleon and was a noncommissioned officer at the battle of Waterloo. He was the father of Thomas David Thompson, who was born in Ireland and was brought to the United States by his parents, the family settling in Cleveland, Ohio, where his death occurred. He was a shoemaker by trade, which he followed for some years, but later turned his attention to farming. He was a democrat in politics and was a member of the Disciples church. His son, Allison J., was born at Bainbridge, Ohio, June 9, 1863, and is now living in Cleveland, where he is president of the Thompson Electric Company, manufacturers of electric equipment. He is a republican in his political views and is a member of the Protestant Episcopal church. His wife was born in St. Clairsville, Belmont county, Ohio, in 1867, and died in Cleveland, April 16, 1900. She was a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (McBride) Pipper, both natives of St. Clairsville, where her father followed farming. He was a member of the Home Guards during the Civil war; supported the democratic party and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He and his wife died in Cleveland. Jay E. Thompson attended the grade and high schools of Cleveland and then went to New York city, where he was for five years employed in the Electric Arc Lamp Laboratory. Later he worked for seven and a half years as trouble man and salesman for the Thompson Electric Company of Cleveland, of which his father was the head. On June 19, 1916, Mr. Thompson joined the Engineer Corps of the Ohio National Guard, with which he was sent to the Mexican border. He was made a sergeant June 21, 1916, and on July 22d was mustered into the federal service as a second lieutenant of the engineer corps. On February 21, 1917, while still on the border, he was promoted to first lieutenant in the engineer corps, and soon afterward went to Fort Sheridan to be mustered out. While there the United TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 391 States declared war on Germany and Lieutenant Thompson was detailed on recruiting service in Cleveland until July 12th. On July 1st he was commissioned a captain in the engineer corps and from Cleveland proceeded to Montgomery, Alabama, with the One Hundred and Twelfth Engineer Train. There he was transferred to Company E of that organization and in May, 1918, moved to Camp Lee, Virginia, where they remained until June, when they embarked for France. Captain Thompson was overseas ten months, during which period he took part in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, the drive at Hypslyes, and was in the line at Boccanat, Thieacaunt, Abicore and Rozier, Belgium. He was honorably discharged from the service at Camp Sheridan, Ohio, May 3, 1919, with the rank of captain. In 1924 he joined the Engineers Officers Reserve Corps, in which he holds a commission as captain. On returning to civil life, Mr. Thompson became plant engineer for the Thomas Kuntz Company at Cleveland, with which concern he remained two and a half years, during part of which time he also served as superintendent of the plant. During the following two years he was with the Cleveland Safety Council and on January 28, 1925, came to Toledo as executive secretary and manager of the Toledo Safety Council. In 1928 he also became secretary of the Toledo Public Health Association and is still filling both positions. On October 6, 1917, Mr. Thompson was united in marriage to Miss Dorothy Schermerhorn, who was born in Cleveland, December 16, 1894, and is a daughter of Charles and Mabel (Clark) Schermerhorn, also natives of that city. The father, who was a manufacturer of pianos, is deceased, and the mother still resides in that city. Mrs. Thompson was graduated from the Central high school of Cleveland and also from a normal school in that city, and prior to her marriage she taught in kindergarten schools. She is a member of St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal church, and belongs to the Child Conservation League and the Mothers' Club of the McKinley school. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of two children : J. Rudyard and David S. Mr. Thompson has always supported the republican party, while his religious connection is with St. Mark's Protestant 392 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY Episcopal church. He belongs to Halcyon Lodge, No. 498, F. & A. M., at Cleveland; the Toledo Chamber of Commerce, the Exchange Club, Toledo Post of the American Legion, Toledo Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association, and is president of the McKinley School Parent-Teacher Association and for the past five years has been an examiner of Boy Scouts. He is a gentleman of pleasing address and straightforward manner, has been very effective in the performance of his work here, and has gained the uniform respect of those with whom he has come in contact. BYRON A. HARRIS Diligent and conscientious, Byron A. Harris has given his best efforts to every task assigned him, thus advancing steadily until he is now filling the important position of branch manager of the Acacia Mutual Life Association, with headquarters in Toledo. A native of Canada, he was born in Brighton, Nova Scotia, August 2, 1878, a son of Edward and Annie R. (Rice) Harris, who were born at Bear River, in Digby county, situated in the same province. His grandparents were John and Mary (Krause) Harris, the former of Welsh ancestry and the latter of German descent. In early life Edward Harris became a sailor, thus continuing for seven years, and he rose to the position of second mate. During a rebellion he joined the Canadian troops and was under arms for one year but saw no actual service. After abandoning a seafaring life he became a blacksmith, following the trade for several years. In politics he was a conservative, while his religious views were in harmony with the teachings of the Baptist church, of which he was a faithful member. He passed away in Barton, Nova Scotia, and his widow now resides in Axtell, Kansas. To them were born eleven children, and all of the family are living except the father. Byron A. Harris, the second in order of birth and the only son, completed a course in one of the high schools of Digby county, Nova Scotia, and in the fall of 1901 he entered the Westinghouse School of Technology at East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduating with the class of 1906. Afterward TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 395 he served a six months' apprenticeship with the Westinghouse Electric Company and was then sent to Detroit, Michigan, as their sales correspondent, acting in that capacity for one and a half years. On the expiration of that period he established the company's branch office in Toledo, becoming its manager, and ably conducted their business here until February, 1925, when he was made one of the local solicitors of the Equitable Life Insurance Company of New York. For three years he was thus engaged, proving so well qualified for the work of a salesman that his services were sought by the Acacia Mutual Life Association, which was established at Washington, D. C., in 1869. As manager of their office in Toledo he has made an enviable record, greatly stimulating the growth of the business in this district and proving one of the most capable representatives of this strong and reliable corporation, which insures only Master Masons. Mr. Harris was married October 7, 1911, in Toledo to Miss Gladys I. Turner, who was born in this city in June, 1892, and is a high school graduate. The children of this marriage are : Corinne Wade, who was born on Christmas day of 1912 ; John Edward, born December 27, 1913; and Byron Hollinger, born September 1, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Harris are consistent members of the Park Congregational church, while in politics Mr. Harris is a republican. During the World war he promoted the sale of Liberty bonds and was active in the war chest drives. He is identified with the Officers Reserve Corps of the United States army, while his fraternal affiliations are with the Masons and the Elks. Mr. Harris is a Kiwanian and along social lines is connected with the Heather Downs Country Club and the Maumee Yacht Club. His deep interest in the youth of the land has prompted his activities in behalf of the Young Men's Christian Association of Toledo, of which he was a director for a number of years, and still figures prominently in the work of the organization. As chairman of the membership committee and a member of the entertainment committee he takes a leading part in the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce and at one time was president of its bowling league. He is an expert bowler and also enjoys golf and handball. Mr. Harris has ever given his aid and influ- 396 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY ence to those projects which are destined to prove of benefit to the general public and exemplifies in his life all that is desirable and commendable in conduct and character. The residence of Mr. Harris is at 230 Dartmouth drive. JOHN JACKMAN John Jackman, a veteran horseman, was for many years a professional driver and has done much to promote the sport of racing in northwestern Ohio. He is one of Toledo's successful business men and has acceptably filled important county offices. He was born in Lucas county, December 22, 1864, a son of George and Agnes (Curson) Jackman, and in the maternal line is related to the Southard family, which was among the first established in this county. The father was born in Devonshire, England, in 1827 and remained in that country until he reached the age of twenty-four, when he sailed for America. In 1851 he came to Ohio and settled in Lucas county, where he spent the remainder of his life, devoting his attention to dairy farming. He was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church and gave his political support to the republican party. He was a man of prominence in his district and did all in his power to further its progress. For fifteen years he was assessor of Washington township, of which he was a trustee for a similar period, and established an enviable record as a public servant. He attained the ripe age of eighty-three years, passing away in 1910. His wife, who was born in Washington township, died at the age of forty-two years. Her parents were natives of England and became pioneer settlers of Lucas county. To Mr. and Mrs. Jackman were born seven children, three sons and four daughters. Four children survive, namely : Jennie, who is the widow of Peter Cranker and lives in Toledo; Louise, the widow of Edwin Searles and also a resident of this city; and George F. and John Jackman, of Toledo. The last named, who is the youngest member of the family, was reared on his father's farm and attended the country schools of Washington township. He assisted in the operation of the homestead until he reached the age of twenty- TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 397 five and then entered commercial circles of Toledo in partnership with Barton S. Jackman, an elder brother. In 1889 they opened a retail flour, feed and grocery store in the two thousand block on Adams street and conducted it jointly for six years, building up a large trade. John Jackman then sold his interest in the store to his brother and in association with George F. Jackman established a livery and sales stable on Batavia street, between Fulton and Ashland streets. The partnership existed until 1907, when John Jackman withdrew from the firm, and three years later he was elected recorder of Lucas county but resigned before the expiration of his term to become a candidate for the office of sheriff of Lucas county on the progressive ticket. He was elected by a large plurality and served for the full term of two years, proving fearless, conscientious and efficient. At the next election he was again nominated by the progressives but was defeated by his democratic opponent owing to the division of the republican party into two elements. However, he made a good showing, leading his ticket by over three thousand votes in 1915. When his term expired in 1918 he ran for the office of county commissioner on the republican ticket and was elected. Mr. Jackman served for two terms, discharging his duties with characteristic ability and thoroughness. Since January, 1925, he has been a member of the firm of Staler & Jackman, engaged in the sale of bonds of all descriptions, and they also write insurance. Careful attention and consideration are given to the needs of each patron, and the firm owes its success to conscientious, efficient service and close adherence to a high standard of commercial ethics. In November, 1890, Mr. Jackman was married on a farm in West Toledo to Miss Alice Mickens, a native of Lucas county and a daughter of the Hon. James E. and Angeline (Upham) Mickens, who lived in Delta, Ohio, for a considerable period. While residing there Mr. Mickens was elected justice of the peace and demonstrated that he was the right man for the office, in which he was retained for about thirty years. Mr. and Mrs. Jackman have three children : John, Jr., who was born August 6, 1906; George V., born December 24, 1910; and Virginia, born June 30, 1914. For thirty-four years the family has resided at No. 427 398 - STORY OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY West Delaware avenue, and Mr. Jackman's office is located on the fourth floor of the Gardner building. He is a Scottish Rite Mason of the thirty-second degree and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. He also belongs to Toledo Lodge, No. 53, B. P. 0. E., and to the Chamber of Commerce. The teachings of the Methodist Episcopal church have constituted his guide throughout life, and his political support is given to the republican party, of which he has long been an influential member. Mr. Jackman's hobby is harness horses and for more than four decades he has followed the trotters and pacers, from the time of the snow races on Superior street to the present day of the grand circuit with its great purses of many thousands of dollars. His favorite horse and the first he ever drove in a race was a big sorrel called White Stockings. Among the drivers in those early snow races were General Isaac Sherwood, George W. Davie, John Cummings, George Ketchum, Maxine Benore, Edward Miller, Herbert Chittenden, Edward Kirkbride, John Price, George M. Parks, Duff Morin, Jack McGettigan, Henry Spross and the famous Joe Mooney. From Superior street the races moved on down to Madison avenue and were held between Tenth and Twenty-first streets. There were no money purses. Occasionally a whip would be offered for a prize but the horsemen were all amateurs and it was a gentleman's sport. From there the racers went to Franklin avenue, racing between Bancroft and Cherry streets for a number of years. About the summer of 1895 Mr. Jackman began to take part in the matinee races at the old Dorr street fairgrounds and these events were held every summer for about eight years. Like the winter racing, this was also a gentleman's sport with the ribbons going to the winner. These races were held by the Inter-City Matinee Club, whose members usually made at least one trip a year to Detroit and Cleveland for races with the best horses in those cities. After the matinee races Mr. Jackman became well known as a professional driver, thus continuing for several years, and among the horses which he had during that period were Sir Milton, Kiota, Maude's Pilot and Kitty Royal. Glenwood M., with a record of 2:07 ½, was one of his best horses. The animal was purchased one fall for five thousand dollars and sold the next year for twelve thousand dollars. In the early days Mr. TOLEDO AND THE SANDUSKY REGION - 399 Jackman bought Dr. Chase, a big chestnut trotter, which also proved to be a fine horse. In partnership with William Hoist he owns three valuable trotters, Azoff Bingen, Razoff and a two-year-old unnamed colt. Mr. Jackman has been a driver for forty-five years and in 1928 won a number of races with Razoff, which has a record of 2:141/4. Mr. Jackman was a leading spirit in the project for establishing the Fort Miami race track and fair grounds and has been a director of the Lucas County Agricultural Society for a quarter of a century. Formerly he was secretary of the Toledo Driving Club and is now one of its directors. His public spirit has been expressed by effective service for the general good, and an upright, useful life has won for him a high place in the esteem of his fellowmen. CLAUDE M. LEWIS One of Fremont's leading business men is Claude M. Lewis, who is conducting an extensive and successful ice business and has gained an enviable place in the esteem of the people of this community. He was born at St. Marys, Auglaize county, Ohio, and is a son of Frank and Lula Lewis, the former of whom is actively engaged in the oil business at Warren, Indiana, being at the head of the Lewis Oil Company. Claude M. Lewis received his early education in the public schools, graduating from high school in 1918, and then entered Rose Polytechnical Institute at Terre Haute, Indiana, in which he pursued the engineering course and was graduated in 1920. He became connected with the York Ice Machine Company, for which concern he was a traveling representative for some time, and then located in Findlay, Ohio, where he was engaged in the ice business for two years. On October 8, 1927, Mr. Lewis came to Fremont and bought out the Consumers Ice & Ice Cream Company and is now devoting his entire attention to the management of this business, which is enjoying a steady and satisfactory growth. He operates nine trucks, and his business extends over a radius of fifteen miles around Fremont. He has an up-to-date plant,