950 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO partnership with John James Grullemans, and they now are recognized as leading nurserymen in this section. They began with five acres of land and were early growers of fine gladioli. The firm now owns and operates 250 acres in Lake County, planted entirely to perennials and bulbs, being the largest growers of these particular bulbs in the United States. Approximately 80 people are employed, with a Spring increase in employment which totals 120 men. Plants are shipped to every state, and the company buys four carloads of bulbs from Holland annually. They specialize particularly in high quality bulbs and perennials, and have strong rooted, field grown plants. It is estimated that 20,000 square feet are devoted to propagation exclusively, with 120 cold frames taking 1500 sash for propagation. Wayside Gardens are growers of 2,000 different varieties of perennials exclusive of its bulb business, and about half of its well established business is retail. Five acres are under irrigation and the company has all types of soil. Mr. Schultz was married on Dec. 20, 1924, to Miss Irene Scherf, of Cleveland, born at Elizabeth, N. J., daughter of Theodore and Marie Scherf. They reside at Mentor. To Mr. and Mrs. Schultz have been born three children: 1. John A., born June 23, 1928. 2. Thomas L., born June 24, 1931. 3. Marilyn Irene, born Jan. 8, 1933. Mr. Schultz is a Republican, and holds membership in the Ohio and National Nurserymen's Associations. His wife is a member of the Episcopal Church. John James Grullemans. —Identified with Wayside Gardens, at Painesville, as secretary-treasurer, Mr. Grullemans is a member of a family that has been identified with the nursery business for centuries. His grandfather was the founder of J. J. Grullemans & Son, general nurserymen and HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 951 growers in Holland since 1763, and now recognized as the largest bulb growing firm in the world. John James Grullemans was born at Noordwyke, Holland, May 1, 1890, the son of Cornelius M. and Katrina Van Konynenburg Grullemans. The father still resides in Holland and the mother of John J. Grullemans died in 1924. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius M. Grullemans: John James, subject of this sketch; Dominicus; Bart William; Charles; Cornelius; and Kitty. The sons are all associated with the nursery business of J. J. Grullemans & Son in Holland. At the age of 14 years, John James Grullemans went to England to attend school. He later served as an apprentice for three years in several of the largest and finest nurseries and botanic gardens in England, and in 1906 Mr. Grullemans came to the United States. He became acquainted with the nursery business in this country and later returned to Holland. He later traveled as a representative of J. J. Grullemans & Son throughout England, Belgium, and the United States. He subsequently spent three years as an associate of Templin-Crockett & Bradley, at Cleveland, Ohio, after which he formed a partnership with Fred R. Fuller, at Cleveland. In 1916, as mentioned in the sketch of Elmer H. Schultz, Mr. Grullemans purchased the interest of C. B. Gates in the Wayside Gardens Company, at Painesville. On May 15, 1916, Mr. Grullemans was united in marriage with Miss Evelyn Crosby, daughter of Charles and Grace (Morrison) Crosby, of Brewster, Cape Cod, Mass. The father of Charles Crosby was the owner of a clipper ship on the New England coast. He married Mary Crocker Winslow. He later died while tiger hunting in India. Mr. and Mrs. Grullemans have two children: 1. Katrina, born Jan. 15, 1917. 2. Winslow, born April 1, 1922. Politically, Mr. Grullemans is a Republican. 952 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Edward Rooney. ---Among the most progressive business men and substantial citizens of Painesville, Lake County, is Edward Rooney, who is owner and manager of the Painesville Home Dairy. He was born in London, England, March 31, 1883, the son of James H. and Mary Ann (Bishop) Rooney. James H. Rooney and his wife were born in England. They came to this country with their family in 1885 and settled in Philadelphia, where Mr. Rooney followed the trade of carpenter. He died there in 1891. Following the death of her husband Mrs. Rooney returned with her children to England. She later again came to the United States and now resides at Painesville. To Mr. and Mrs. Rooney were born four sons: 1. James, unmarried, employed by the Twin Coach Company, at Kent, Ohio. 2. Edward, the subject of this sketch. 3. Walter, unmarried, identified with the Home Dairy at Painesville. 4. William, unmarried, employed by the Burroughs Adding Machine Company as an inspector, at Detroit, Mich. Edward Rooney was eight years old when his family made the return trip to England from Philadelphia. He again came to the United States in 1901 and was employed during the following five years on a farm near Seville, Medina County, Ohio. In 1906 he purchased a farm of 92 acres in Medina County and successfully engaged in general farming there until 1925. He still owns this farm. In 1925 Mr. Rooney located at Cleveland as a salesman with the Ohio Farmers Milk Company, and later in the same year became credit manager. He came to Painesville in February, 1926, as receiver for the Maple Brook Dairy, and was identified with that company for three years. He later managed the concern for two years. Since December, 1931, he has been proprietor of the Home Dairy at Painesville. From a small beginning the plant now handles 250 gallons of milk HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 953 daily, and has an extensive retail trade in Painesville and Willoughby. His special churned buttermilk has a wide sale throughout the territory. Mr. Rooney married (first) Miss Mabel Maud Wilder, of Seville, Ohio, daughter of Martin and Hannah (Partlon) Wilder. Both are deceased. Mabel Maud (Wilder) Rooney died May 17, 1918, and is buried at Seville. She is survived by two children: 1. Helen, married Walter Lehr, lives at Oklahoma City, Okla. They have two daughters. 2. Howard, unmarried, lives at Painesville, where he is associated with his father's business. In October, 1922, Mr. Rooney married (second) Mrs. Rose (Fondran) Hess, of Cleveland. They have no children. Mr. Rooney is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Kiwanis Club. He is a Republican. During 1910 Mr. Rooney enjoyed a return visit to his native land, England. Rev. Willis A. Warren. —As pastor of the Congregational Church of Painesville since 1920, Reverend Warren is highly esteemed in the community and is among Lake County's most influential citizens. He was born at Mankato, Minn., Oct. 4, 1864, the son of Mahlon and Sarah (Nicholson) Warren. Mahlon Warren went west to Minnesota in 1857, and his homestead was located on a section of the original Chippewa Indian reservation. Throughout his life Mr. Warren was interested in farming. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried at Vernon Center, near Mankato. Their children were: 1. Alice, deceased, was the wife of E. W. Washburn. 2. Ira E., married India Tressenriter, lives at Vernon Center, Minn. 3. Edison L., married Loda Ken- 954 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO dall. He is deceased and his widow resides at Vernon Center, Minn. 4. Addie L., married George Force, lives at Clear Lake, S. D. 5. Willis A., subject of this sketch. 6. Grace D., deceased, was the wife of Henry Van Valkenberg. 7. Sadie L., married Edward Barnes, lives at Long Beach, Calif. 8. Carlos M., married Liefie Wilson, lives on the original Warren homestead in Minnesota. The boyhood of Willis A. Warren was spent in Minnesota and he attended the district schools. Following his graduation from Coe College, at Cedar Rapids, Ia., in 1890, he entered the Chicago Theological Seminary, and obtained the degree of Bachelor of Divinity at that institution in 1894. He spent the following 16 years as pastor of Congregational churches at Spring Valley and Lake City, Minn., and in 1910 he received the appointment as pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, at Columbus, Ohio. After ten successful years of work there, Reverend Warren assumed his present duties as pastor of the Congregational Church of Painesville in 1920. On Aug. 5, 1891, Reverend Warren was united in marriage with Miss Nettie Tolliff, daughter of T. H. and Helen (Palmer) Tolliff. She is a graduate of the Minnesota State Normal School. Her father went to Iowa from his native land, Norway, during his early life and later lived in Wisconsin. Helen (Palmer) Tolliff resides at Laramie, Wis. She was one of Reverend Warren's teachers during his preparatory work in school. To Rev. Willis A. and Nettie (Tolliff) Warren were born two daughters: 1. Marion E., married Richard C. Moore, lives at Painesville. She is a graduate of Oberlin College, class of 1921, and Mr. Moore is a graduate of Ohio State University, College of Engineering. Their children are: James W., born Aug. 8, 1922; Betsy C., born April 27, 1924; David, born July 5, 1925; and Martha Jean, born April 2, 1929. 2. Persis Esther, married Harold HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 955 W. Stoke, lives at Lincoln, Neb. She is a graduate of Oberlin College, class of 1927, and was a member of the faculty of Berea College in Kentucky until her marriage in 1928. She and her husband then entered Johns Hopkins University where she received the degree of Master of Arts, specializing in the study of Latin and Spanish, and he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science. He is now a member of the faculty of the University of Nebraska. Rev. Warren is a Republican and holds membership in the Kiwanis Club. Delbert S. Barrett. —Identified with D. S. Barrett & Sons, moving contractors, of Painesville, Mr. Barrett has long been associated with the business interests of Lake County. He was born at Perry, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1879, the son of Frank and Ruth (Stevens) Barrett. Frank Barrett, deceased, is buried at Painesville. He spent many years as a fruit farmer near Perry. There were six children in the Barrett family, as follows: 1. Courtney, married Emma Sweet, lives retired at Fairport. 2. Nellie, married Frank Cole, lives at Mentor, and they have the following children: John, Frances, Gertrude, and Homer. 3. Mary, deceased, was the wife of James L. Parmley, lives at Painesville. Their children were: Henry, deceased; and Ruth. 4. Gertrude, married William Bohn, lives at Painesville. 5. Delbert S., subject of this sketch. 6. Richard, deceased. Delbert S. Barrett is a graduate of Painesville High School. He spent 12 years in the employ of the Ohio Bell Telephone Company, and since 1911 has been interested in the transfer business at Painesville. He operates three large moving vans and specializes in long distance moving. His sons are associated in business with him. 956 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO On April 30, 1902, Mr. Barrett was united in marriage with Miss Beulah Bonner, daughter of Charles and Margaret Bonner, of Painesville. Their children are: 1. Frank, lives at Painesville, married Louise Williams and has a daughter, Geraldine. 2. Margaret, lives at home. 3. James, deceased. 4. Beulah, married Albert Meldron, lives at Painesville. They have a son, Thomas. 5. Delbert S., Jr., married Ruth Freeman, lives at Painesville. Mr. Barrett is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. Justus F. Munsell. —Of that group of professional men in Ashtabula County, who stood as a leader in the legal profession for more than half a century, Mr. Munsell, retired, is numbered among the representative and prominent citizens of Ashtabula. He was born in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County, Jan. 22, 1858, the son of Anson and Philo Theta (Fobes) Munsell. Anson Munsell was born in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County. His wife was a native of Wayne Township. They died in 1907 and 1908, respectively, and are buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Ashtabula. Anson Munsell became a prosperous farmer of this section of Ohio and was one of the first strawberry growers of Ashtabula County. He lived retired at the time of his death. Mr. Munsell served as school director and took a leading part in civic affairs. To Mr. and Mrs. Anson Munsell were born the following children: 1. J. F., subject of this sketch. 2. Locia Adelia, married Albert Penfield, both deceased. They had a daughter, Evalyn Jane, married Jesse Mullen, of Ashtabula. 3. Charles Anson, deceased, was the husband of Caroline Lovejoy, who is now Mrs. John Green, of North Kingsville, Ohio. 4. Amoret, married Rolla F. Cook, of Ashtabula, who HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 957 died Feb. 5, 1930. He was prominently identified with the development of Cleveland's suburb, Shaker Heights, and owned considerable real estate there. His daughter, Ruth Leota, was graduated from Western Reserve University, and the Institute of Musical Art, New York City. Justus F. Munsell acquired his early education in the district schools of Plymouth Township and also was a student in the Ashtabula public schools, from which he was graduated in 1876. Mr. Munsell taught school and also studied law in the office of Judge T. Hoyt, of Ashtabula. In 1884 he graduated in law from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He gained admission to the bar in 1884, and was identified with the legal practice of Judge Hoyt until the latter's death in 1912. In 1905 Edward P. Hall became a member of the newly organized firm of Hoyt, Munsell & Hall. In 1923 when Mr. Hall died Mr. Munsell engaged in private practice. He has been retired since 1933. He specialized in corporation law, and his firm represented the Pennsylvania Railroad, New York Central and Nickel Plate. In 1896 Mr. Munsell was appointed attorney for the Peoples Building & Loan Company and served in that capacity until January, 1933. He was also attorney for the Farmers Bank and National Bank of Ashtabula. He was also referee in bankruptcy for Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga counties, for about 12 years. On Oct. 8, 1891, Mr. Munsell married Mrs. Fannie Seymour Harris of Ashtabula. She was born Dec. 5, 1858, and died June 21, 1925. Mrs. Munsell was one of the founders of the Y. W. C. A. in Ashtabula and was also prominent in the local organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was active during the World War in local Red Cross work and was honored by the National Organization for her distinguished war service. To Mr. and Mrs. Munsell was born a son, Robert Seymour Munsell, born at 958 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Ashtabula, March 30, 1893. He is a graduate of Ashtabula High School, Western Reserve University, B. A., and Case School of Applied Science, B. S. in Electrical Engineering. He is identified with the Peoples Building & Loan Company at Ashtabula. During the World War he served as a radio operator in the navy. Mr. Munsell is a Democrat and for several years served as city solicitor of Ashtabula. He also was a member of the school board in 1890 and served as a member of the Ashtabula Township park commission for 30 years, having retired from the latter office in May, 1934. He served as one of the directors of the Ashtabula library board for 35 years. Mr. Munsell is a prominent member of Trinity Church. Frank Lee Babcock. —One of the substantial citizens and well known business men of Painesville is Frank Lee Babcock, who is proprietor of the Babcock Cabinet Shop, at 97 East Jackson Street. He was born at Hamden, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1858, the son of Edward and Almira Babcock. Both Edward Babcock and his wife were natives of Massachusetts. Their children were: 1. Frank Lee, subject of this sketch. 2. Fred, lives at Cleveland. 3. William, deceased, buried at Painesville. The boyhood of Frank Lee Babcock was spent at Painesville, where his parents had settled at an early date. He was employed for a time by the Geauga Foundry & Stove Works, and for a number of years also owned and operated the East Side Grocery, at Painesville. He then spent 30 years in the shops of the C. P. & E. Railroad as foreman of the car building shop. Since 1927 Mr. Babcock has been interested in his present business and is associated with his son, Earl C. Babcock. They are specialists in woodworking, repairing, HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 959 and refinishing, and also are manufacturers of funeral home equipment. On Dec. 24, 1881, Mr. Babcock was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Hayward, daughter of Edward and Martha Hayward. She was born at Mt. Vernon, Ill., and died at Painesville, Jan. 1, 1929. She is buried there. To Mr. and Mrs. Babcock were born seven children: 1. Martha Almira, born Nov. 20, 1883, died April 8, 1900. 2. Eldon Hayward, born Aug. 5, 1888, lives at Painesville, where he is employed by the Educational Supply Company. He has a son, Kenneth, and a daughter, Almira. 3. Marion Jessie, born May 17, 1891, married M. B. Meredith, lives at Painesville. They have four children: Evelyn, Robert, Joyce, and Jackie. 4. Walter Frank, born Sept. 18, 1893, is vice president of the Foote-Burt Company, at Cleveland. He married Zola Bates, and they have a son, John. They live at Royal Oak, Mich. 5. Carrie Evelyn, born Dec. 2, 1897, died Feb. 9, 1904. 6. Earl C., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 7. Ella Susanna, born Sept. 20, 1906, employed in the offices of the Diamond Alkali Corporation, at Fairport Harbor. She was married March 9, 1935, to Lawrence H. Hoffstetter and they reside on South State Street, Painesville, Ohio. Mr. Babcock is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Jr. 0. U. A. M. He has served for two terms as a member of the city council and as a member of the Painesville Volunteer Fire Department. History of Lake Erie College. —The early history of the founding of an institution is always an intensely interesting period. Lake Erie College is proud of an unusual founding. The pioneers of the Western Reserve were as greatly interested in establishing schools and colleges in this part of the 960 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO country as their forebears had been in New England. Soon after the founding of Mount Holyoke College by Mary Lyon in 1837, prominent men in this vicinity began to plan for an institution for the higher education of young women. Among these men were Judge Reuben Hitchcock, Judge Aaron Wilcox, and the Honorable Charles A. Avery of Painesville. A medical college which had been founded in Willoughby some years earlier was eventually moved to Cleveland and many felt that the old medical building, which stood on the site of the present high school at Willoughby, would be a suitable place in which to begin a school for young women. These men turned to Miss Lyon for advice. She was greatly interested in the founding of such an institution in the West and recommended Miss Roxena B. Tenney, a member of her own faculty, as the first principal for the Willoughby Female Seminary. In 1847 the Willoughby Female Seminary opened its doors for a trial term of twelve weeks with fourteen pupils. Before the term was over the number had increased to fifty. At this time a three year course was offered, the favorite subjects in which were "Mental and Moral. Philosophy", "Higher Mathematics" and "The Evidences of Christianity". In the year 1856 a great calamity befell the Willoughby Seminary but one which proved not so calamitous to Lake Erie. The school building burned to the ground. Before the fire there had been some talk of new buildings and a new location and after this the same leaders who had been active in laying the foundations at Willoughby gave liberally themselves towards the new enterprise, bestirred themselves among the citizens of Painesville, and secured pledges of money and land from many donors. The Board of Trustees of Willoughby took advantage of these offers and decided to move their seminary to Painesville. The new institution was incorporated in 1856 with Judge Hitchcock, Judge Wil- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 961 cox, Mr. Avery, Mr. Timothy Rockwell, Mr. William L. Perkins and Mr. Silas T. Ladd as incorporators. In 1859 the school which was now named Lake Erie Female Seminary opened with eight teachers under the leadership of Miss Lydia Sessions, a graduate of Mount Holyoke, as principal and with an enrollment of one hundred and twenty-seven students. The seminary developed rapidly under Miss Sessions, but her services came to an end after a few years only, for she resigned in 1866 to marry the Reverend W. W. Woodworth, the pastor of the Congregational Church in Painesville. Following her Miss Anna C. Edwards, a member of the faculty at Mount Holyoke, carried on the office for a period of two years until a permanent principal could be appointed. In 1868 Miss Mary Evans, also of the faculty of Mount Holyoke, assumed the office and continued as principal throughout the life of the Seminary and well into the college years. Her title was changed from Principal to President in 1898 when a charter was granted to Lake Erie College and Seminary. Ten years later the seminary course was discontinued and the name changed to Lake Erie College. In 1909, after a remarkably successful administration of forty-one years, Miss Evans retired and Miss Vivian Blanche Small, again a graduate of Mount Holyoke and a member of its faculty, became President. The physical development of the College began with College Hall. It was planned in some detail after Mount Holyoke and was arranged for one hundred and fifty students. Much of the original furnishing was done by the women of Painesville and many early gifts came from the same sources. There is an interesting story of a bazaar held for the benefit of the Seminary, the proceeds of which furnished a Brussels carpet for one of the parlors ! Eighteen years later this building was enlarged by the construction of the wing on 962 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO the south side as far as the second story. The third and fourth stories were added four years later but the third only was finished, the fourth waiting until 1911 for its development into student rooms. In 1890 Memorial Hall, now the Chapel, was erected. A few years later when a larger organ was needed a small building was erected between Memorial Hall and College Hall and the Harvey organ moved into it. Bentley Hall, in which are the laboratories and most of the class rooms, was built in 1897. It was named for Luette P. Bentley who was for forty years the beloved Associate-Principal of the Seminary and later the first Dean of the College. Ten years later the first addition to the campus was made through the purchase of property lying along its western edge. This was known as the Casement addition for it was through the efforts of the energetic General Casement, at that time a prominent member of the Board of Trustees, that this land was acquired. On this part of the campus now stand the Murray Library and the Helen Rockwell Morley Memorial Music Building. Between these buildings and Walnut Street to the south there still remains from this addition ample space for the development of a residence quadrangle. The Murray Library, the gift of Mr. Jared Murray, was built in 1908 and opened in September of that year. In 1917 through the generosity of Mrs. Peter Hitchcock, daughter of Judge Wilcox and daughter-in-law of Judge Hitchcock, the beautiful tract of land which comprises the southeast part of the campus, was purchased. For several years previous this property had been rented for use as an athletic field. It is now known as the Hitchcock Field and is from the student point of view one of the proudest possessions of the College. In 1920 our new and modern Gymnasium was built. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 963 In 1921 the College purchased a beautiful old home across the street from College Hall which has been known ever since as "President's House". In 1924 Wilcox House, another of the historic homes of Painesville, was given to the College by the heirs of the Honorable Aaron Wilcox, one of the founders. A new heating plant was built in 1926 and first put into use in 1927, filling an imperative need in the operation of the College. In 1927 the Helen Rockwell Morley Memorial Music Building was presented to the College by Mr. Charles R. Morley, a member of the Board of Trustees, in memory of his mother, who had been a student at Willoughby and was also a daughter of one of the founders, Mr. Timothy Rockwell. This building has a large auditorium, a music library, class-rooms, and studios, and an especially fine Skinner organ. It is our most recent addition to the College plant and in many ways the most beautiful. Significant landmarks in the academic history of the College have been its recognition as a charter member of the Ohio College Association, as a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and of the Association of American Universities, carrying with it the privilege of membership in the Association of American University Women; the steady expansion of the courses offered with the organization of new departments to meet the changing demands of the years; and a corresponding increase in the size of the staff until the college has become conspicuous for the large proportion of faculty members to student enrollment. Two years ago in accordance with advanced ideas on college curricula Lake Erie College organized a new course of study. This was the result of long and thorough study on the part of the faculty. The outstanding characteristic of the new plan is the division of the four years into two 964 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO halves,—the first two years for basic and exploratory work, and the last two for concentrated work in some field of special interest with subject matter in other fields planned to be logically and usefully interdependent. At the end of the senior year the student takes a comprehensive examination in her field of concentration. A careful correlation of courses is an improvement on the limitations of the old system. As in all similar institutions both physical and academic development are dependent, to a great extent, upon financial conditions and Lake Erie has had many a struggle from the very beginning to acquire the funds necessary for the fulfillment of its ambitions. In every undertaking a multitude of small gifts rather than conspicuously large ones has been the rule. A heavy debt was incurred at the beginning despite the untiring efforts of the Board of Trustees. The Civil War followed almost immediately and the young seminary needed the utmost generosity of its friends to meet current expenses. It was thus a long time before the original debt could be paid off by special contributions. By the time this was finally accomplished the institution was recognized throughout the Middlewest as of great importance and prestige. Conspicuous subsequent efforts to raise funds were at the time of the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration in 1909 when the alumnae secured $50,000 to establish the Mary Evans Chair of English Literature and in 1922 when, through the impetus afforded by a gift of $200,000 from the General Education Board and $75,000 from the Carnegie Corporation, a strenuous campaign for a million dollars was made. This was so successful that the annual income thus established has kept the college, during these years of depression, from repeating some of the struggles of its earlier years. As we look back over the administrations of Lake Erie College and realize the physical, financial, and academic STORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 965 development which has taken place we have reason to regard this Seventy-fifth Anniversary as satisfactory in retrospect and full of inspiration and hope for the future. Edwin F. Franz. —As proprietor of the Franz Super Service Station, at 124 North State Street, Painesville, Mr. Franz is recognized as one of the city's dependable and substantial business men. He represents the Firestone and Goodyear companies, and specializes in all types of brake, electrical, battery, carburetor and tire work. A first class service station is also maintained in connection with the business, and the agency handles Fleet Wing gasoline and oils. Mr. Franz was born at Cleveland, Ohio, June 7, 1895, the son of William and Elizabeth (Wishmeyer) Franz. Both are residents of Garfield Heights, Ohio. Their children are: 1. Minnie, married R. S. Moore, lives at Garfield Heights, and they have three children: Stewart, Otis, and Alta. 2. Albert, married Myrtle Metti, lives at Garfield Heights, Ohio. He is custodian of Garfield Heights High School. They have a daughter, Gladys. 3. Edwin F., subject of this sketch. The education of Edwin F. Franz was received in the public schools of Cleveland. He clerked in a grocery store for a time, and later entered the produce business with David McCarroll. For a time he also was associated with the Garlock-Frazee Laundry Company, Cleveland, the Brown Hoisting Company, and the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. He spent two years in the railway mail service, and then became an adjustor with the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. In July, 1926, Mr. Franz purchased the Firestone service station at Painesville, with which he has since been identified. His splendid new building was erected in October, 1928. Mr. Franz employs eight men and has a well established business. A recent installation at the station 966 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO that is proving popular with motorists is the new Super-Tread machine by which tires with worn treads can be made to look like new. According to Mr. Franz, the new device i3 the latest development for re-treading and uses an entirely new process. Another device now on display at the Franz establishment is a large canvas painting of an automobile that is ingeniously lighted by a Willard storage battery and shows the entire electrical functioning of an automobile and what demands are made on a battery. On Sept. 16, 1916, Mr. Franz was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Baslach, daughter of August and Caroline Baslach, natives of Cleveland. Both are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Franz were born three children: 1. Earl, born Aug. 14, 1919. 2. Eleanor, born June 5, 1921. 3. Neal, born Nov. 6, 1923. Mr. and Mrs. Franz are members of Zion Lutheran Church, and he is affiliated with the Kiwanis Club, Elks lodge, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and Chamber of Commerce. Forrest N. Andrus. —Among the highly esteemed citizens road Company, after which he was identified with the Gail and substantial business men of Painesville is Forrest N. Andrus, dealer in farm equipment and motor trucks, and he is a veteran of the World War. Mr. Andrus was born in Trumbull Township, Ashtabula County, Sept. 13, 1891, the son of John H. and Effie (Chilson) Andrus. A sketch of John H. Andrus appears elsewhere in this history. The boyhood of Forrest N. Andrus was spent on his father's farm in Trumbull Township, and he attended the public schools at Trumbull Center. In 1910 he was graduated from Painesville High School, spent the following year HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 967 as yard-clerk in the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-G. Grant Company, of Painesville, as a salesman. During 1912-17 Mr. Andrus was connected with the general offices of the Arizona Copper Company, Ltd. at Clifton, Arizona. He was inducted into service for the World War, Sept. 20, 1917, and was sent to. Camp Sherman, Ohio. He sailed for France June 6, 1918, as a member of the 83rd Division. He was stationed at LeMans, and while there was promoted to the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major. He was then attached to the Personnel Section, Regimental Headquarters, in the LeMans area. He received his discharge Sept. 6, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. J., and immediately became interested in his father's implement business. The company was organized in 1911 and John H. Andrus has since then represented the International Harvester Company in this district. He is a director of the Ohio Farm Equipment Association. The family residence is 81 Grant St. On Nov. 15, 1922, Mr. Andrus married Miss Gertrude Hudson, of Painesville, daughter of Clarence W. and Minnie (Pitcher) Hudson, natives of Cleveland and Painesville respectively. Mr. Hudson is deceased and his widow resides in this city. There were six children in the Hudson family: 1. Gertrude Andrus. 2. Mabel, married Harold Brown. 3. Florence, married Karl Justus. 4. William, married Dorothy Chathan. 5. Clarence Jr., married Margaret Jolly. 6. Philip, unmarried. Mr. and Mrs. Andrus have no children. Mr. Andrus is a Republican and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge; Kiwanis Club, charter member; American Legion, past commander, Painesville Post during 1932; Past Chef de Gare, Voiture Locale No. 792 of the 40 and 8 Society; membership director for the Ninth District, Dept. of Ohio, during 1933-34. He is Compliance Chairman for District No. 12, including Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Ashtabula, Trumbull, and Mahoning counties, in the admin- 968 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO istration of the Retail Farm Equipment Code of the NRA. He is also a member of the Lake County Committee for National Reemployment Service. Wallace Court. —As representative of the Chrysler and Plymouth automobiles at Painesville, Mr. Court stands among the representative and highly successful business men of Lake County. He was born in a sod house on a homestead on the plains in Cheyenne County, Neb., Sept. 30, 1892, the son of Willis S. and Ida (Johnson) Court. Until 16 years of age Willis S. Court was a resident of Cleveland, Ohio. He then went to the lumber camps of northern Michigan, making the trip by horse and wagon, and in company with two uncles, who were 15 and 17 years of age respectively. Willis Court made a return visit to Cleveland when 21 years of age. During the same year he went to Denver, Colo., and later established a homestead in Nebraska. Late in the summer of 1894 he sold his property and with eleven other families crossed the prairies and Rocky Mountains over the California trail to a location on Snake River, where they again settled on homesteads. Two years later Mr. Court returned with his family to Cleveland. He died in 1930 and is buried at Painesville. His wife was a native of Chicago, Ill. Wallace Court was two years old when he made the trip with his parents in a covered wagon across the Rocky Mountains. Upon their return to Cleveland in 1896 he entered the Cleveland public schools. Later the family settled on a farm near Painesville. In 1911 Mr. Court became a machinist apprentice at the Diamond Alkali plant at Fairport. In 1916 he was employed as a machinist by the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Dock Company, a subsidiary of the U. S. Steel Corporation. Mr. Court attributes his ability to save HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 969 through the splendid opportunity afforded for savings by the U. S. Steel Corporation in their sale of stock to employees. While in the employ of the Diamond Alkali Company he had served under the supervision of Plum Beaumont, one of the first and finest master mechanics ever employed there. In 1922 Mr. Court became interested in the automobile business as agent for the Willys-Overland Company at Painesville. Two years later he took over the Chrysler and Maxwell cars, and erected his present sales room and garage in 1927. He is one of three Ohio dealers holding the record of longest service as Chrysler representatives. In 1929 his agency sold 294% of its quota. The company's sales room and garage covers 22,800 square feet. Mr. Court employs 28 men, five of whom are salesmen. On Feb. 14, 1914, Mr. Court married Miss Claribel Fredebaugh, of Fairport, daughter of Norman and Lena (Smith) Fredebaugh. Mr. Fredebaugh, deceased, was an engineer at the Painesville Water Works. To Mr. and Mrs. Court have been born two children: 1. Marjorie Ruth, a graduate of Harvey High School, Painesville, class of 1935. 2. Merle Wallace, a student. Politically Mr. Court is independent. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. John J. Wey. —As Doctor of Optometry at Painesville since 1926, Doctor Wey is widely and favorably known throughout Lake County as a capable eye specialist. He was born at Saginaw, Mich., June 11, 1894, the son of John and Barbara (Groetch) Wey. John Wey, retired, lives at Lakewood, Ohio. His wife died in 1916 and is buried in Cleveland. Their children were: 970 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO 1. Linus G., deceased. 2. Mary, married Theodore Groenenstein, deceased, and she lives at Lakewood. 3. Emma, unmarried, lives at Lakewood. 4. Christina, in religious life as Sister Marie Antoinette, Community of Sisters of St. Augustine, Sisters of Charity, teaches school at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 5. Cecelia, married J. I. Zimmer, lives at Youngstown, Ohio. 6. John J., subject of this sketch. 7. Alexander J., lives at Cleveland, where he is general manager of the Catholic Universe Bulletin, a publication. He married Miss Matilda Wirtz. John J. Wey received his early education in the parochial schools of Cleveland and in 1912 was graduated from West Commerce High School. He received the degree of Doctor of Optometry at South Bend College of Optometry in 1916, and immediately became associated with the W. A. Jones Optical Company, Cleveland, as head of the optical instrument department. Doctor Wey came to Painesville during 1926, and in that year he became a partner in the well established practice of Dr. A. E. Kintner, who had been in this city for a quarter of a century. Since 1932 Doctor Wey has owned the entire business. During 1918 Doctor Wey enlisted for service in the World War and was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, as an assistant in the eye department of the Medical Corps. He received his discharge Dec. 24, 1918. On Oct. 9, 1917, Doctor Wey married Miss Genevieve Wirtz, daughter of Matt J. and Anna (Siemen) Wirtz. The former died in 1933 and is buried in Cleveland. The latter resides at Lakewood. To Doctor and Mrs. Wey have been born three children: 1. Joseph, born Dec. 2, 1919. 2. Antoinette, born May 29, 1922. 3. James, born Jan. 13, 1925. Doctor Wey is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Painesville, and is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, Elks lodge, and Kiwanis Club. He also belongs to the Ohio HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 971 State Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and College of Syntonic Optometry. Doctor Wey has taken graduate work in optometry at Ohio State University, and has studied under Dr. Needles, now president of the Northern Illinois College of Optometry, and under Dr. H. Riley Spitler. J. Henry Mainey. —Identified with the J. H. Mainey Engineering Company, at Painesville, Mr. Mainey is recognized as one of Lake County's outstanding professional men. He was born at Jefferson, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1899, the son of Joseph Edward and Anna (O'Brien) Mainey. Joseph Edward Mainey was a native of Ohio. He spent his entire life as a railroader. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Cleveland. Their children were: 1. James Burke, manager of a Fisher grocery store in Lakewood, Ohio, married Miss Hattie Watts, and they have the following children: James, Francis, Henry, Lillian, and Patsy. 2. Mary, deceased. 3. Hugh, civil engineer, lives at Jacksonville, Fla., married Miss Frieda Jones, and they have the following children: Lawrence, Frieda, and Robert. 4. Abbie, deceased, was the wife of Louis Hall, and they had a son, Joseph. 5. Veronica, married Clarence Lindrose, lives at Lakewood, Ohio, and they have a son, Clarence, Jr. 6. J. Henry, subject of this sketch. J. Henry Mainey is a graduate of West Technical High School, Cleveland. He worked with the Pease Engineering Company, of Cleveland, as a rodman, later being advanced to the position of chief of a field group. He later was connected with the Youghougheny Coal Company in southern Ohio, and the Courtney Engineering Company, of Cleveland, being chief engineer of construction with the latter organization and in charge of personnel with 17 crews under his 972 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO management. In March, 1929, he organized the J. H. Mainey Engineering Company, a personal corporation. He is interested in municipal engineering work, private estate development, as well as sewer, water, landscaping and highway work. Mr. Mainey is a member of the Cleveland Engineering Society, and an associate member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. In the State of Ohio he is registered as a civil engineer and surveyor. Mr. Mainey has developed a high pressure water system for watering polo fields, which is able to throw water 270 feet from a nozzle. He has successfully installed this system in the polo fields of the following estates surrounding Cleveland: John Sherwin; Halfred Farms of Windsor T. White; Hunting Valley Polo Club. On Oct. 23, 1926, Mr. Mainey married Miss Dorothy Jepson, of Cleveland, daughter of Peter G. and Anna (Hartman) Jepson. They reside at Painesville. Mr. and Mrs. Mainey are the parents of two children: Dorothy, born Sept. 29, 1927; and Harvey, born Nov. 25, 1933. Mr. Mainey is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Elks lodge and Young Men's Club of Painesville. Shepard H. Burroughs, M. D. —For more than 30 years Doctor Burroughs, of Ashtabula, has been recognized as one of the leading surgeons of Northeastern Ohio, and he is numbered among the influential members of the community in which he lives. He was born at Northfield, Summit County, Ohio, April 12, 1881, the son of Levi and Sarah Frances (Nichols) Burroughs. Levi Burroughs was a soldier in the Civil War, and served as a member of Company K, 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was held as a prisoner for five months in the Anderson HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 973 prison and did not receive his release until after the close of the war. He was born at Northfield, Ohio, June 15, 1844, and spent his entire life in that section of Ohio as a successful farmer. He died April 29, 1918. He was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. Sarah Frances (Nichols) Burroughs was a native of West Virginia. She was born in 1840 and died in 1919. Their children were: 1. Eva May, married Edward Cuyler, lives at Northfield. 2. Harvey Allen, lives at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 3. Thomas Benton, a farmer, lives at Hudson, Ohio. 4. Shepard H., subject of this sketch. Levi Burroughs is the grandson of Allen Burroughs, who was born in northern Ohio in 1796. He was a distiller in early life and later was a farmer, and most of his life was spent near Northfield. He died there in 1879. His wife was Betsy Honey, also a native of Ohio. Shepard H. Burroughs attended the public schools of Northfield. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Western Reserve University, Cleveland, in 1904, and for almost two years then served as an interne at Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland. He then came to Ashtabula, where he has long been recognized for his ability and skill as a physician and surgeon. Doctor Burroughs is a member of the staff of Ashtabula General Hospital, and holds membership in the Ashtabula County, Ohio State and American Medical Associations. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons. On Nov. 25, 1905, Doctor Burroughs was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Baker, of Freedom, Ohio. She is a graduate of Ravenna High School and Ohio Northern University where she studied pharmacy. She is also a graduate of Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland. Doctor and Mrs. Burroughs have five children: Sarah Ellen; Jean; Shepard Allen, attending Western Reserve University, where he is 974 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO studying medicine; Herbert Levi attends Western Reserve University; and Elizabeth Virginia. Doctor Burroughs is affiliated with Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 558, Western Reserve Chapter No. 8, R. A. M., Conneaut Council No. 40, R. & S. M., Columbian Commandery No. 52 K. T., Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree, and Al Koran Temple, Cleveland. He also is affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose No. 547, and B. P. 0. Elks No. 208. Fred H. Merrick, who is identified with the Merrick Chevrolet Company, at 72 North State Street, is recognized as one of the able young business men of Painesville. He was born at Summer Hill, Pa., March 16, 1902, the son of John and Henrietta (Trask) Merrick. John Merrick and his wife are natives of Germany. They are well known residents of Summer Hill, Pa., and Mr. Merrick has spent many years in the coal industry of Pennsylvania. He emigrated to the United States in 1893, returned to his native land two years later, and remained there until 1902. While there he married Miss Henrietta Trask. Their children are: 1. Anna, married Joseph Houghton, lives at Johnstown, Pa. 2. William, married Mary Beebe, lives at Ebensburg, Pa. 3. Martha, married Otto Grabel, lives at Johnstown, Pa. 4. Henry, married Edna Ball, lives at Nanty-Glo, Pa. 5. Fred H., the subject of this sketch. 6. Emma, married Albin Fitchner, who is a student at Johns Hopkins University, class of 1935. 7. Henrietta, married Albert Yates, lives at South Fork, Pa. 8. Charles, unmarried. 9. Elizabeth, unmarried. 10. Walter, died in infancy. 11. Fritz, unmarried. 12. Dolly, a student. 13. Margaret, adopted, attends Summer Hill High School. Fred H. Merrick spent his boyhood at Summer Hill, and attended the public schools. At the age of twelve years he