600 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio 25, 1888. Son of John G. and Harriet (McCune) Patterson. Graduate of Pittsburgh High School, 1907; Yale University, with degree of A. B., in 1911; Harvard Law School, with LL. B. degree, in 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1914. Associated with firm of Baker, Hostetler & Sidlo ; member Troop A, O. N. G., 1916-17. Captain F. A. from August, 1917, to March, 1919; served with 42nd Division part of the time, and with Balloon service of A. E. F. 16 months. Member University and City Clubs of Cleveland. WILLIAM J. PATTERSON. Residence, 1517 East Boulevard ; office, 308 Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio, September 9, 1874. Son of Mark and Elizabeth J. (Anderson) Patterson. Attended public schools in the country ; graduate of Ohio Northern University, with A. B. degree, 1896 ; LL. B. degree, 1898. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1898 ; United States District Court, 1899. Member Masonic Order. Democrat. WILLIS G. PATTERSON. Residence and office, Wooster. Born near Apple Creek, Ohio, April 15, 1872. Son of James R. and Jennie (Gordon) Patterson. Married September 26, 1906, at Marion, Ohio, to Florence M. Warner; three children : Fern W., Gordon M. and Willis M. Graduate of public schools at Apple Creek, Ohio ; attended Smithville Normal School three years ; Wooster University; graduate of Ohio Northern University. Law School in 1903, with LL. B. degree. Taught in the public schools of Ohio for nine years. Instructor at Smithville Normal School for three years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1903; to the United States District Court in 1906. Practiced for one year (1907) in Newark, Ohio, since which time in the practice alone in. Wooster. Secretary Republican County Central Committee for eight years. Elected in November, 1920, Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County. Engaged in civilian war activities during the World War. Member I. 0. O. F.; Brotherhood of American Yeomen ; Presbyterian Church ; Secretary and Law Librarian Wayne County Bar Association, 1913 to 1919. Republican. CHARLES W. PATTISON. Residence, 11704 Thornwood Avenue ; office, 1605 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Brown County, Ohio, December 8, 1881. Son of Charles W. and Minnie (Van Dyke) Patti-son. Married to Ruth E. Spies in Cleveland, Ohio, September 9, 1916. Attended primary schools in Cincinnati, Ohio ; College in Bethany, West Virginia, and at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio ; received LL. B. degree from Baldwin-Wallace University Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1906 ; United States District Court, 1909. Member of the firm of Hogan, McMillan & Pattison, 1906-08; McMillan & Pattison, 1908-09; McMillan, Esty & Pattison, 1909-10'; Pattison & Austin, 1910-13; Keeler & Pattison, 1913-14; Keeler, Pattison, Hasselman & McConnell, .1914-15; Pattison, Taylor & Hasselman, 1915 to date. Member Tippecanoe, City and Old Colony Clubs ; Masonic Order; Elks ; Odd Fellows ; K. of P.; Delta Theta Phi fraternity ; Commercial Law League of America ; Building The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 601 Owners' Association; American, Ohio State and Cleveland Bar Associations and Credit Men's Association. Republican. JOSIAH C. PAXSON. Office, Wauseon. Born in Fulton County, Ohio, May 27, 1866. Son of John and Rebecca (Mason) Paxson. Married to Mary A. Hallet, April 2, 1890; two children: Florence P. and Edwin L. Early education received in country schools of Gorham Township; graduate Fayette Normal. University, with degree of A. B., 1892; Ohio Northern University, with degree of. B. L., 1897. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 24, . 1897; United States District Court, April, 1918. Member of the firm of Everett & Paxson, Delta, from 1897 to 1902. Member of the firm of Files & Paxson, 19021918; Paxson & Canfield at the present time. Member K. of P.; Masonic Order; School Board in Village of Wauseon for ten years. City Solicitor, Wauseon, since 1918. Chairman, Republican Executive Committee. Republican. HARRY FRANKLIN PAYER. Residence, 2420 Derbyshire Road, Cleveland Heights; office, 538 East Ohio Gas Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 3, 1875. Son of Frank and Mary (Cross) Payer, of Cleveland. Married to Florence L. Graves, of Cleveland, June 24, 1902; one son, Franklin Lee. Graduate of Central High School, Cleveland, 1893; Adelbert College, Western Reserve University,. with A. B. degree ( Magna Cum Laude), 1897; Cleveland Law School with honors, 1899. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1899. Senior member of law firm of Payer, Winch, Minshall & Karch, of Cleveland. Member Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; Cleveland Athletic Club; Chamber of Commerce; American, Ohio: State and Cleveland Bar Associations; President .Czecho-Slovak Chamber of Commerce, and President Czecho-Slovak Club of America. From 1901 to 1907 Assistant City Solicitor under Newton D. Baker in the admin-. istration of the late Tom L. Johnson, Mayor of Cleveland. In 1901 and thereafter Secretary of Democratic State Central Committee of Ohio.. E. STANTON PEARCE. Residence, 507 N. Third Street; office, National Exchange Bank Building, Steubenville.. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, July 5, 1876. Son of Enoch and .Cecelia Jane (Savary) Pearce.. Attended the public and high schools of Steubenville, University. of Michigan in 1899. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October 14, 1899; later to United. States District Court. Engaged in the general practice of law in Steubenville. Court Reporter in Jefferson and Harrison County for 12 years. Elected Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, November 2, 1920. Member Masonic Order; Shrine; Knights Templar; Scottish Rite; K. of P.; B. P. O. E.; Sons of Veterans; Modern Woodmen of America ; L. O. O: M.; F. O. E.; Jefferson County Bar Association. Republican. ALVIN JUDKINS PEARSON. Residence. 2916 Litchfield Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio; office, New Court House, Cleveland. . Born in Woodsfield, Ohio, January 12, 1876. Son of Albert Jackson and Elizabeth A. (Alford) Pearson. Married to Eva M. Smith, September 12, 1905. Graduate of High School, Woodsfield, Ohio; Columbia University, Washington, D. C., June, 1895. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, April, 1897. Commenced the 602 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio law practice in Cleveland as a member of the firm of Foran; Pearson & Powell; later member of the firm of Toland & Pearson. Member of Chamber of .Commerce; Masonic Order (32nd Degree) ; Al Koran Temple ; Lake Erie Consistory ; B. P. 0. E. (life member) ; K. of P.; Loyal Order of Moose. Elected Judge Common Pleas Court Cuyahoga County, November, 1912 ; re-elected, November, 1918. J. FRANK PEASE. Residence, 1193 Melbourne Road, East Cleveland; office, 1239 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Jamestown, Ohio, January 30, 1883. Son of Frank C. and Ella Christopher Pease. Married to Nina M. Hull, October 2, 1912. Attended grammar and Steel High Schools of Dayton ; graduate Denison University, with Ph. B. degree, 1906 ; Franklin T. Backus Law School of Western Reserve University, with LL. B. degree, 1909. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1909; United States District Court, July, 1910. Associated with Thompson, Hine & Flory. Member Beta Theta Pi; Phi Delta Phi; Masonic Order. Elected Commissioner of East Cleveland under City Manager form of government, completing two-year short term December 31, 1919; elected for a four-year term, November, 1919. HEWSON LINDSLEY PEEKE. Office, 17 Sloane Block, Sandusky. Born in South Bend, Indiana, April 20, 1861. Son of George H. and Margaret (Bloodgood) Peeke. Attended public schools of Owasco, New York ; graduate of Chicago High School, 1878; Williams College, 1882. Admitted to the bar of Dakota, March 16, 1883; Ohio, January 5, 1895; United States Court of Appeals, June 15, 1895; United States Supreme Court, October 14, 1918. Practiced law in Huron, South Dakota, in 1883. Author of "History of Erie County, Ohio," 1915; "Americana Ebrietatis," 1916; Vice President Fireland Historical Society ; member Erie County Bar Association. Member Prohibition State Committee fifteen years ; Chairman State Central Committee eight years. Member National Prohibition Committee twelve years; Delegate at Large from Ohio to the last three National Conventions. Prohibitionist in politics. FRANK H. PELTON. Residence, 14006 Larchmere Boulevard; office, Fidelity Mortgage Building, Cleveland. Born in Willoughby, Ohio, 1882. Son of John and Jennie (Baker) Pelton. Married to Elsie Ann Johnson, August, 1911. Graduate Willoughby High School, 1900; received degree of A. B. from Adelbert College, 1904; graduate of Western Reserve University Law School, with degree of LL. B., 1906. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1906; United States District and Circuit Courts, 1908. Associated with the firm of Treadway & Marlatt until April, 1921, when he became a member of the firm of Townes, Krueger, Portmann & Pelton. Member University Club ; Shaker Heights Country Club; President Highland Park Golf Club ; member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce ; Cleveland Bar Association. Solicitor for Village of Willoughby, Ohio. Republican. MILLER B. PENNELL. Office, Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, January 2, 1886. Son of James H. and Sarah (Bowman) Pennell. Married to Olive Bracher, February 20, 1918. Educated in the The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 603 grade and high schools of Franklin, Pennsylvania ; Mount Union College, 1905-1908 ; graduate Western Reserve Law School, with LL. B. degree, 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1913; United States Court, 1913. Member of the firm of Willet & Pennell. HERMAN W. PENNOCK. Residence, 100 East Earl Avenue; office, 124 W. Federal Street, Youngstown. Born in Minerva, Carrol County, Ohio, December 11, 1885. Son of Elmer L. and Anna M. (Elliott) Pennock. Married to Mae M. Bitzer, Jan. 8, 1914; one child, Elizabeth Ann. Graduate of Minerva High School, 1903; attended Hiram College, 1904-05; Ohio Northern University, 1908-09. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1909 Member of the firm of Elliott & Pennock, 1909 to 1912; General Attorney with The Home Savings and Loan Co., of Youngstown, 1913-16; General Counsel The Federal Savings and Loan Co., of Youngstown, since 1916. Member Masonic Order ; Mahoning County Bar Association. Republican. NORMAN W. PETERS. Residence and office, Tiffin ; Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, April 30, 1882. Son of John A. and Mary H. (Harnish) Peters. Married October 23, 1913, to Lucy M. Crobaugh ; two children : Rozanne Marie and Mary Francis. Received A. B. degree from Heidelberg University in 1904; LL. B. degree from University of Michigan Law Department in 1907. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1907. Since 1907 member of the firm of Niles & Peters. Member Mohawk Golf Club; B. P. O. P.; Reformed Church ; Seneca County Bar.Association. WILLIAM T. PERRY. Residence and office, Cadiz. Born near Cadiz, September 28, 1858. Son of William W. and Elizabeth (Kelly) Perry. Married to Mary J. Blackburn, September 5, 1878; four children : William C., John L., Mary E. (Hoagland), and Charles B. Attended common and high schools of Cadiz ; Normal College, Hopedale, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, March 7, 1887. Member Masonic Order ; K. T., Shrine ; Sons of Veterans ; I. 0. 0. F.; K. of P.; Harrison County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Republican. LOUIS M. PETRASH. Residence, 9910 Rosehill Avenue ; offices, 1039 Guardian Building and 8917 Buckeye Road, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 1, 1891. Son of Michael and Mary (Fesco) Petrash. Received primary education in the public and St. Elizabeth's Parochial schools of Kinsman, Ohio, 1896-1904. Graduate of St. Ignatius College in 1911, with degree of A. B., and received degree of A. M., 1913. Attended Western Reserve University Law School, 191114. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1915. Associated with the firm of Locher, Green & Woods. Associate Member Legal Advisory Board of Ward 12 during the World War. Secretary Nationality Group Cosmopolitan Committee in Second Liberty Loan Campaign ; Ward leader 16th Ward in 3rd, 4th and 5th Liberty Loan Campaigns ; Colonel War Stamp organization of selective service men ; Wird Leader Red Cross Campaign 16th Ward, 1917-18 ; Ward Leader 16th Ward in Victory and Community Chest Campaigns. Member City Club; Cleveland Automobile Club ; Gilmour Council, K. of C.; Secretary and Treasurer The Home Building and Construction Company. Leader in Democratic politics in Ward 16. Democrat. CHEEVER PETTAY. Residence and office, Cadiz. Born in Harrison County, Ohio, November 3, 1877. Son of Elihu and Mary J. (Rowland) Pettay. Married June 17, 1913, to Lenora Cavin. Attended Country Schools of Harrison County ; Scio College ; Ohio State University in 1908. Read law in office of B. W. Rowland, of Cadiz. Taught in the schools of Harrison County for seven years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1907; later to United States District Court. Member of the firm of Rowland & Pettay since 1915. Prosecuting Attorney of Harrison County, 1911 to 1915. Member Masonic Order ; I. O. O. F.; Harrison County Bar Association. Republican. WILLIAM EDWARD PFAU. Residence, 474 Alameda Avenue; office, Stambaugh Building, Youngstown. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, April 28, 1889. Son of Samuel A. and Lilla A. (Schiller) Pfau. Mar- 604 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio ried to Belle Wagner Young, May 21, 1916. Attended Grammar School, Youngstown; graduate of Rayen High School, Youngstown, 1906; graduate of Adelbert College, Western Reserve University, 1911, with degree of A. B.; Western Reserve University Law School, 1913, with degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1913. Member of the firm of Pfau, George & Carlyle at the present time. Member of Phi Delta Phi ; Beta Theta Pi, and Delta Sigma Rho fraternities ; Mahoning County Bar Association; Masonic bodies ; B. P. 0. E; Youngstown Country Club. Republican, FRED E. PFEIFFER. Residence, 1041 East 125th Street ; office, 845 B. of L. E. Building, Cleveland, Born in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, December 21, 1879. Son of Samuel and Laura (Coats) Pfeiffer. Married to Grace Thompson, of Ligonier, Indiana. Received primary education in Hardin County schools ; attended High School, Kenton, Ohio, 1900; graduate of Adelbert College, with degree of A. B., 1904; Western Reserve University Law School, with degree of LL. B., 1907. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1907, Member of the firm of Loomis & Pfeiffer, 1907-12; Blue & Pfeiffer, 1912-15; Pfeiffer & Fults since 1915. Director, Attorney and Member Executive Board The Superior Building & Loan Co.; Director, Attorney, Assistant Secretary and Member Executive Board The Cleveland Liberty Bank and The Broadway Mortgage and Invest ment Co. Member I. O. O, F.; Masonic Order ; City Club; Chamber of Commerce ; Civic League. FRANK C. PHILLIPS. Residence, 1536 Arthur Avenue, Lakewood; office, Court House, Cleveland. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, August 9, 1870. Son of Geo. L, and Margaret Phillips. Married to Alta Clymer in 1905. Graduate of Cincinnati Law School, June, 1892. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1892 ; Judge Municipal Court three years ; Judge Common Pleas Court to date. Republican, ROB. VICTOR PHILLIPS. Residence 2543 Robinwood Avenue ; office, 305 Nasby Building Toledo. Born in Clayton, Michigan, April 14, 1878. Son of Charles W. and Sarah (Lozier) Phillips, Married to Mae C. Smith, December 10, 1907; one child, Katharyn. Attended the country schools ; graduate of Adrian High School, 1900; Detroit College of Law, with LL, B. degree, 1904. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, June 11, 1904; Ohio, December 21, 1904; later to the United States District Court ; United States Supreme Court, January 5, 1920. Member of the firm of Garrison & Phillips since October 1, 1919. Member Masonic Order ; Grotto ; Toledo Chamber of Commerce ; Epworth M. E. Church, Police Prosecutor of Toledo from January 1, 1914, to January 1, 1916. Republican. MICHAEL A. PICCIANO. Residence, 1244 East 144th Street ; office, 305 Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in Italy, December 13, 1894, Son of Andrew and Maria Theresa (Federico) Picciano. Married to Mary Pircio in Cleveland, August 6, 1917. At- The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 605 tended Cleveland public schools until 1910; Central High School, 1910-11; East High School, 1912; Baldwin-Wallace Preparatory School; received degree of LL. B. from Baldwin-Wallace College, 1917. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1917; to United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1918. Engaged in the practice of law in Cleveland in partnership with George D. Costello, under the firm name of Picciano & Costello. Member Cleveland Bar Association. Democrat. FRANK PIGMAN. Residence and office, Galion. Born in Coshocton County, Ohio, March 24, 1874. Son of Bene S. and Hannah (Botts) Pigman. Married to Flora Coulter, December 5, 1912. Graduate of West Bedford, Ohio, High School, after which he taught in public schools for several years ; graduate of Ohio Northern University; attended University of Michigan ; graduate of Chicago Law College. Admitted to the bar of Illinois, 1906; Ohio, 1907; United States District Court, 1910. Member of the firm of Coulter & Pigman, Galion, 1907-10; Pigman & Homer since January, 1920. Member B. P. O. P.; Masonic bodies, 32nd Degree; Knights Templar, Shrine; K. of P.; Methodist Church; Ohio State Bar Association ; County School Teachers' Examiner four years ; City Solicitor of Galion four years ; member Crawford County Board of Liquor License Commission three years. Democrat. GERARD J. PILLIOD. Residence, 1909, Collingwood Avenue ; office, 928 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, Ohio, January 15, 1889. Son of James E. and Anna (Becker) Pilliod. Attended the parochial schools of Toledo ; graduate of St. John's College, Law Department, Toledo, with LL. B. degree, in 1916. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1916; United States District Court, 1921. Engaged in the practice of law alone in Toledo to date. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Lucas County in 1920. Assistant United States District Attorney since January 15, 1921. Member 64th C. A. C. U. S. Army, during the World War ; member B. P. O. P. JOHN MICHAEL PINDRAS. 606 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio Residence, 6510 Fleet Avenue, S. E.; office, 303 Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in Kornarskie, Province Posen, Poland, October 15, 1876. Son of Michael and Antonina (Glowmy) Pindras. Married to Olga B. Chotek in Cleveland, February 11, 1907. Graduate of St. Stanislaus School, Cleveland, in 1889 ; Spencerian Business College, 1894; entered Law School of Western Reserve University, 1897; also took special studies in Adelbert College ; graduate of Western Reserve University Law School, with degree of LL. B., June 1900. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 7, 1900; later to United States District Court. Engaged in the individual general practice in Cleveland. President of Community No. 6 and Group No. 9 of the Polish National Alliance ; member The Alliance of Poles of America ; Polish Citizens State Committee. Democrat. JOSEPH JOHN PISARRO. Residence, 421 McKee Avenue ; office, National Exchange Building, Steubenville. Born in New York City, April 24, 1891. Son of Nicola and Marie (Di Marco) Pisarro. Married January 15, 1916, at old St. Patrick's Cathedral, New .York City, to Marian E. Caracci ; one child, Marie Eleanore. Primary education received in grade schools of West Liberty, Pennsylvania, and Pine Grove, West Virginia ; attended Holy Name Parochial School and Grant Grammar School. Steubenville ; graduate of Wells High School ; entered Detroit College of Law, September, 1909 ; received LL. B. degree therefrom, June 20, 1913. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, June, 1913 ; Ohio, July 1, 1915. Engaged in the general practice alone in Steubenville. Member Jefferson County War Board from 1917 to 1919. Member Sons of Italy ; L. O. O. M.; K. of C.; Ohio State and Jefferson County Bar Associations ; Chamber of Commerce ; Delta Theta Phi fraternity. Republican. GEORGE BASSETT PITTS. Residence, 1210 East 114th Street ; office. 1900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Born in Jamestown, New York. October 22, 1879. Son of Henry W. and Eliva (Bassett) Pitts. Married to Mary C. Woodward, April 14, 1909. Attended Public schools, D. C. Received degree of LL. B from Georgetown University Law School, 1904, and M. P. L. degree from George Washington University Law School, 1905. Admitted to the bar of District of Columbia, October, 1904; later to the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; to the United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; to the United States District Court, Western District of New York. Engaged in the practice of Patent Law in Cleveland. Member of Legal Advisory Board during the World War. Member Sons of the American Revolution ; Masonic Order, Woodward Lodge 508. JAMES HARVEY PLATT. Residence, 384 Monroe Street ; office, Court House, Tiffin. Born in Columbiana County, Ohio, August 22, 1854. Son of George and Eva M. (Faulk) Platt. Married to Rosa M. Warner, of Tiffin, Ohio, July 31, 1883; three children : Mary Aleta (deceased), Nevin Earl and George Russell. Attended public schools of Stark County, Carroll County and in Findlay, Ohio ; High School, Tiffin ; Heidelberg College. Tiffin, 1870-75 ; received A. B. degree. Read law in office of Nelson B. Lutes of Tiffin. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1881 ; 607 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio later United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. In the general practice as junior member in the firm of Noble & Platt, 1881-82; practiced alone from 188597 ; became senior member of the firm of Platt & Black, which firm continued practice until January 1, 1915, then becoming Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. City Solicitor of Tiffin, 1883-87; served in that capacity again from 1889 to 1903. Prosecuting Attorney of Seneca County, 1903-09. Elected Judge Common Pleas Court, Seneca County, in 1914 ; reelected in 1920. Member Seneca County Board of School Examiners for six years ; Tiffin (Ohio) School Examiners for two years ; member Board of Regents, Heidelberg University for 15 years ; Chairman of the Board Executive Committee of that institution for 12 years. Member Masonic Order ; K. of P.; Jr. 0. U. A. M.; Ohio State Bar Association. Democrat. JOHN POLLOCK. Office Court House, St. Clairsville. Born in Belmont County, Ohio, June 30, 1857. Son of Robert J. and Mary Jane (Rainey) Pollock. Married to Ella .Finney, April 13, 1887 ; one child, Harry F. Attended public schools of Belmont County; Franklin College ; graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, 1878 ; A. M. degree. Read law in office of Hon. Lorenzo Danford, St. Clairsville. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1882. In partnership with Senator Nichols, 1893-95. Appointed Common Pleas Judge, September, 1896 ; elected November, 1896; Judge Circuit Court of Appeals, 7th District, 1910; re-elected to that office. Member Ohio State and, Belmont County Bar Associations. Republican. ALBERT H. PONTIUS. Residence, State Road; office, 159 Main Street, Ashtabula. Born in Elderton, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, November 30, 1872. Son of Albert C. and Emily (Hastings) Pontius. Married in 1904 to Florence L. Goddard ; two children : Roland and Mary H. Attended common schools of Stark County, Ohio ; Mt. Union College; Denison University ; University of Michigan Law Department ; studied law in office of A. T. Ullman, of Ashtabula. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1903. Taught in schools of Stark County and Ashtabula for a number of years. Deputy Clerk County Board of Elections, 1915, 1917 and 1919. Elected Clerk of Common Pleas Court, Ashtabula County, in 1920. Member Alpha Tau Omega fraternity ; elected Grand Master, Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of Ohio in 1920; member Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce ; Ashtabula County Bar Association ; Ashtabula Lawyers' Club; First Presbyterian Church. Republican. ROBERT GRAHAM PORTER. Residence, 322 South Bend Boulevard; office, 407 National Exchange Bank Building, Steubenville. Born in New Alexandria, Jefferson County, Ohio, August 20, 1879. Son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth (Graham) Porter. Married to Alta Grace Reighart in Toronto, December 23, 1903. Attended public and high schools of Toronto ; taught school ten years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 22, 1908 ; United States District Court, Southern District, September 8, 1915. Engaged in the practice of law in Steubenville ; formed partnership with S. A. Bean, under firm name of Porter & Bean, 1908-15; Porter & Coleman, 1915 to 608 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio date. Member Legal Advisory Committee during the World War. Member Knights of Pythias; Modern Woodmen of America; Protected Home Circle; Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church; Jefferson County Bar Association. Served as Deputy in Probate Court of Jefferson County from 1905 to 1907. Active in the interest of Republican party in politics. MILTON C. PORTMANN. Residence, 8604 Carnegie Avenue ; office, Fidelity Mortgage Building, Cleveland. Born in Jackson, Minnesota, October, 1888. Son. of Dr. W. C. and Emma (Ball) Portmann. Attended Jackson (Minnesota) High School, 1893 to 1906 ; Adelbert College, 1906-08; Western Reserve University Law School, 1908-11. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1911; United States District Court, 1912. Member of the firm of Townes, Krueger, Portmann & Pelton. Served with 89th Division, 1918-19; commissioned Captain and promoted to Major. Twice wounded. Decorated with the "Order of Leopold." Received American Distinguished Service Citation. Member K. of P.; Masonic Order ; Delta Tau Delta fraternity; Cleveland Athletic Club; Cleveland Bar Association. WILSON SHANNON POTTS. Residence and office, Lisbon. Born an a farm in Carroll county, Ohio, February 9, 1846. Son of James and Jane (Maple) Potts. Married to Elizabeth M. Wisden in 1873; Mary E. Wisden in Lisbon, 1886; one child, Wisden J. Attended Rural Seminary at Harlem Springs; Mt. Union College, 1867-71, graduated therefrom with first honors and degrees of A.B. and A.M.; attended University of Michigan Law School, 187172; Superintendent of Salineville, Ohio, public schools from September, 1872 to January, 1875. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, April, 1873. In partnership with Judge J. G. Moore, 1891-1902; with Judge W. G. Wells, 1902-08. Owner, editor and publisher of "The Ohio Patriot" (The Democratic Bible), 1875-1910. Member Columbiana County Bar Association. Elected Prosecuting Attorney of Lisbon, October, 1874. Democratic in politics and Anti-Prohibitionist. FRANCIS W. POULSON. Residence, 2929 East Overlook Road ; office, 709 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in Holmesville, Ohio, May 12, 1887. Son of Thomas S. and Lida V. (Corberand) Poulson. Married to Fay Marie Downing, of Cleveland, Ohio, November 6, 1913. Graduate of Millersburg, Ohio, High School, 1905; attended Cleveland Law School, graduating in 1910 with degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 12, 1910; later .to United States District Court. Member of the law firm of Bell & Poulson, 1910-11; City Prosecutor, 1911-15; since 1915 a member of the firm of McKay & Poulson. Served three years as member of Battery A, Field Artillery, Ohio National Guard; three years, Troop A, First Squadron Cavalry, O. N. G. Member Tyrian Lodge of F. & A. M.; B. P. O. P.; Ohio State and Cleveland Bar Associations. EDWARD D. POWELL, JR. Residence, Boardman Road; office, 608 Home Savings Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Youngstown, August 10, 1888. Son of Edward and Adeline (Cook) Powell. Married to Emma Dell O'Dell, November 3, 1915 ; one child, Edward D. the 3rd. Attended the public schools, Youngstown ; Ohio Normal College; received A. B. degree from University of Wooster in 1912 ; received LL. B. degree from Law Department of Ohio Northern University, 1914; Post Graduate Course, 1915. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1915. Member Masonic bodies: Knights Templar, Scottish Rite, Shrine; Delta Theta Phi fraternity; Trinity M. E. Church ; Mahoning County Bar Association. Republican. THADDEUS STEVENS POWELL. Residence, 2159 Scottwood Avenue; office, 722 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Morrow County, Ohio, May 16, 1867. Son of Evan W. and Elizabeth (Everett) Powell. Attended the public schools of Ohio; Otterbein University; Ohio State University Law School ; studied law in the office of T. H. Dalrymple, Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1892 ; later to the United States District Court. Member of the firms of James, Millard & Powell; Garver & Powell. During the World War with the Y. M. C. A. in France from October 1, 1918, to November 11, The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 609 1919. Member Toledo Chamber of Commerce and Lucas County Bar Association. Former member Tax Board of Toledo. Chairman Republican County Central Committee, 1912-1916. Republican. FRANKLIN B. POWERS. Residence, Poland, Ohio ; office, 1201 Wick Building, Youngstown. Born in Youngstown, July 3, 1887. Son of Frank M. and Grace C. (Brown) Powers. Married to Fannie M. Smith, June 29, 1916; two children: Franklin Irving and John Weed. Attended primary schools, Youngstown ; Rayen School, Youngstown; received A. B. degree from University of Michigan in 1911 and LL. B. degree in 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1913; United States District Court, 1918. Associated with the law firm of Hine, Kennedy, Manchester, Conroy & Ford. Republican. JOHN WEITZ POWERS. Residence, Hubbard, Ohio ; office, 803 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Hubbard, Ohio, September 9, 1889. Son of John and Rose (Weitz) Powers. Married to Marie E. Bluett, June 26, 1917; two sons: John Paul and William Frederick. Educated in the public schools of Hubbard ; graduate of Rayen High School, Youngstown, 1907; Ohio State University Law. School, with degree of LL. B., 1915: Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1915. Member Phi Delta Phi fraternity ; Knights of Columbus ; B. P. O. P.; Mahoning County and Trumbull County Bar Associations. Democrat. PAUL H. PRASSE. Residence, South Euclid, Ohio; office, Hickox Building, Cleveland. Born in South Euclid, July 19, 1892. Son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Schaffer) Prasse. Received primary education in South Euclid Schools ; graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, 1911 ; attended Adelbert College, Western Reserve University four years ; studied at Case School of Applied Science part of the time and received degree of A. B. in 1915; received degree of LL. B. from Western Reserve University Law School, 1918. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1918. Since July, 1919, Counsel for The H. A. Stahl Co., of Cleveland. Member Legal Advisory Board of Cleveland Heights during the World War. Member Cleveland Advertising Club; Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity (Hay Chapter). Elected Clerk of South Euclid, Ohio, the fall of 1917; re-elected 1919. JOHN SHERRING PRATT. Residence, 410 Irving Street; office, 1112 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, Ohio, June 5, 1875. Son of Charles and Catherine (Sherring) Pratt. Married to Genevieve Doyle, June 9, 1906, who died January 6, 1912; second marriage to Helen Mitchell, June 29, 1918. Educated in Public Schools of Toledo; graduate of Toledo High School, 1893 ; attended University of Michigan both Literary and Law Departments from 1893 to 1897. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 10, 1897; United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1900; United States Circuit Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit, 1913. Practiced in Toledo, Ohio, in partnership with his father, the late Judge Charles Pratt and William K. Terry, under the firm name of Pratt, Terry & Pratt, 1899-1900; in the individual practice since 1908. Member Masonic Order, Toledo Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce. Elected Judge of City Court of 610 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio Toledo, 1904, which office he held until 1908 ; Assistant United States Attorney for Northern District of Ohio, 1908 to 1917, during which time in charge of United States Attorney's office in Toledo. Republican. P. C. PRENTISS. Residence, 635 West Main Street ; office, 17% West Washington Street, Napoleon, Ohio. Born in Napoleon, Ohio, February 21, 1873. Son of Jacob and Melissa, (Joy) Prentiss. Married to Vida Isabella Metz, of Napoleon. Ohio, August 10, 1919. Attended Literary County School ; studied law in Law Office of his brother, Frederick D. Prentiss, three years ; Special Course in Cincinnati Law School, 1896-97. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1898; United States District Court, September, 1900. In partnership with J. W. Canary under firm name of Canary & Prentiss, Bowling Green, Ohio, from 1899 to 1906, since which date he has been in the individual practice. Attorney for The Napoleon Lumber and Handle Co. Member Napoleon Literary Club. Member B. P. O. P., Modern Woodmen, Moose, Henry County Bar Association. Judge Common Pleas Court of Henry County, Ohio, from 1914 to 1916; City Solicitor for Village of McClure, Ohio. Republican. JOHN H. PRICE. Residence, 10404 Cliff Drive; office, Sixth Floor, National City Building, Cleveland. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, July 31, 1878. Son of Morgan P. and Margaret (Davis) Price. Married to Floride Gaillard Staats in 1903 ; three sons and one daughter : John H., Jr., Newman Staats, Robert R. and Emily Louise. Educated in the Public Schools of Youngstown, including Rayen High School ; graduate of Mt. Union College with A. B. degree, 1900 ; during college days was active in the fraternities of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Theta Nu Epsilon ; editor-in-chief of the college monthly and college annual, also city editor of the Alliance Review. Traveled through nine European countries as newspaper correspondent in 1900; studied law in Ohio State University, meanwhile doing special work for Cleveland Plain Dealer, 1901 ; later attended Western Reserve University Law School, incidentally edited a history of the Ohio National Guard and Ohio Volunteers in the war with Spain. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1903; United States District Court, 1905; United States Supreme Court, 1909. Specialized in corporation, insurance and constitutional law ; appointed special counsel to the Attorney General of Ohio, 1909-11 ; member of the law firm of Price, Alburn & Daoust, of Cleveland, 1910-15; Price, Alburn & Crum, 1915-19; Price, Crum & Stevens, 1919-1920. Engaged in the individual practice of law in Cleveland. Served in Spanish American War with 8th Ohio Volunteers Infantry in Santiago, Cuba, 1898; received rank of Lieutenant of Engineers. Member Masonic Order (32nd degree); K. T.; Consistory; Shrine; K. of P.; B. P. O. P.; W. O. W.; Union, University, and City Clubs; Chamber of Commerce of Cleveland; Ohio State Board of Commerce; American Bar Association; Vice President Ohio State Bar Association several years. Chairman of the Republican Party for the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, 1906-07, and a member of its controlling committee from 1906 to 1912. Republican. JOHN EMERSON PRIDDY. Residence, 130 Baldwin Avenue ; office, 335 1/2 S. Main Street, Findlay. Born in Middle- The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 611 point, Van Wert County, Ohio, October 24, 1873. Son of Seabury N. E. and Elizabeth (Price) Priddy. Married to Anne C. Connell, October 26, 1899; two children; Elizabeth R. and Newton D. Attended Public Schools of Middlepoint; Ohio Wesleyan University; graduate Amherst College with A. B. degree, 1896. Attended Columbia University Law School, 1899. Studied law in offices of Brown & Geddes, Toledo, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October, 1899. Associated with Judge Wm. F. Duncan, 1900-02. Member Masonic Bodies; Knights Templar; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, 32nd degree; B. P. O. P.; Country Club ; Rotary Club; Chamber of Commerce; Chi Phi Fraternity ; Ohio State Bar Association; Secretary Findlay Bar Association; Secretary and Librarian Hancock County Law Library Association. Republican. JOHN BEAMAN PUTNAM. Residence, 2713 Lancaster Road; office, Western Reserve Building, Cleveland. Born in Fredonia, New York, February 8, 1893. Son of Herbert J. and Laura (Hale) Putnam. Married to Mildred Andrews, December 29, 1917. Attended Fredonia (N. Y.) State Normal School. Received degree LL. B. from Cornell University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1915. Associated with firm of Hoyt, Dustin, McKeehan and Andrews from July 1, 1914 to March 1, 1919; General Counsel for Pickands, Mather & Co., since March 1, 1919. First Lieutenant of 329th Infantry, 83rd Division, in World War. Member Union Club and Chamber of Commerce. GEORGE H. QUAIL. Office, Cincinnati Building, Lima. Born in Wyandot County, Ohio, March 2, 1871. Son of John and Ida (Kisor) Quail. Married _July 24, 1907, to Agnes C. Connell. Received his early education in the common schools ; LL. B. degree from Ohio Northern University Law Department, 1895; Post-graduate Course in Law Department, University of Michigan. .Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1895; later to United States District Court. Member of the firm of Klinger & Quail eight years ; Halfhill, Quail & Kirk since January, 1909; Judge Common Pleas Court of Allen County, 1906-08. Member 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry from .April, 1898, to February, 1899. Member United Spanish War Veterans ; B. P. O. P.; I. O. O. F.; Allen County Bar Association. Republican. FRANK A. QUAIL. Residence, 2201 Harcourt Drive ; office, 1015 National City Building, Cleveland. Born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1865. Son of William and Phoebe D. (Lipscomb) Quail. Attended Public Schools of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; took preparatory and academic courses in Washburn College, Topeka, Kansas, from 1881 to June, 1887, when he received ;degree of A. B.; received degree of LL. B. from University of Michigan Law School in June, 1889. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October, 1889; later to the United States Court of Appeals, Northern District of Ohio. Engaged in the law practice in Cleveland, Ohio, with Henderson, Kline & Mlles, from 1889 to January, 1895; member of the law firm of Henderson & Quail, from January, 1895 to January, 1904; then George B. Siddall joined the firm which became Henderson, Quail & Siddall, so continuing until January, 1915, when D. E. Morgan entered the firm which continues to the present time under the firm name of Henderson, Quail, Siddall & Morgan. Member Appeal Board (Selective Service) for Division No. 2, Northern District of Ohio, from October, 1917, to the close of the war. Member Union Club ; Mayfield Club ; University Club ; Chamber of Commerce ; Trustee of Washburn College; Member American, Ohio State & Cleveland Bar Associations. Democrat. EUGENE QUIGLEY. Residence, 13475 Lake Avenue; office, 1119 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 14, 1878. Son of Owen and Sarah A. (McMahon) Quigley. Married to Beatrice Glidden, of Cleveland, October 8, 1913. Attended public schools of Cleveland ; St. Columba's Academy; St. Ignatius College ; Baldwin University Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 1903; later to the United States Circuit Court. In partnership with Edward J. Hobday, James E. Matthews, John H. Orgill. under the firm name of Hobday, Matthews, Orgill and Quigley, 190371906; this partnership was dissolved in 1906 and the firm name became Hobday and Quigley, until 1908; engaged in the individual 612 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio practice until 1918, when he became senior member of the firm, Quigley & Byrnes. Member Cleveland Grays since 1903. Vice Commodore The Cleveland Yacht Club ; member Ad Club; Cleveland Athletic Club; Westwood Country Club; Chamber of Commerce; City Club ; Old Colony Club; Knights of Columbus ; Director The Catholic Charities Corporation ; Ex-Chancellor The Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. President The Reserve Savings & Loan Co. Republican. WILLIAM B. QUINN. Residence, 3222 Tuscarawas Street W.; office, 519 Renkert Building, Canton. Born in Wayne County, Ohio, October 5, 1881. Son of Joseph and Mary (Myers) Quinn. Married to Emma R. Rommel, April 7th, 1910, Canton, Ohio. One child, William R. Quinn. Attended Canton Public Schools ; graduate of Canton High School, 1900; and of. Kenyon College with B. L. degree, 1905; attended Cincinnati . Law School two years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1907. September 1907, commenced the practice of law in Canton, Ohio, in association with present Common Pleas Judge Harvey F. Ake and Luther Day, the firm being known as Ake & Day ; later associated with James L. Ammerman two years ; for the past eight years in the individual practice. Member Alpha Delta Phi (college fraternity) ; Lakeside Country Club ; Congress Lake Club; Stark County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Nominated Judge Criminal Court of Canton, in 1909; elected for f our-year term; re-elected for a second term of four years. Served in that capacity eight years. Republican. JAMES P. RAGAN. Residence and office, Napoleon. Born in Gilead, Ohio, March 17, 1852. Son of Patrick and Nora (Haggerty) Ragan. Married to Ella V. Haley, of Indiana, December 31, 1878. Five children : Nellie, Katheryn, Mary, Rega, Lillian. Educated in Public Schools of Grand Rapids, Ohio. Studied law in office of J. H. Tyler, Napoleon. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, May, 1878; United States District Court. Member of the firm of Haag & Ragan until 1890; now member of the firm, Ragan & Ragan. Organized Henry County Humane Society, 1906, and has been President ever since. Member I. O. O. F., B. P. O. P., Ohio State Bar Association ; President Henry County Bar Association two terms. Prosecuting Attorney of Henry County, 1890 to 1896; Mayor of Napoleon, 1896 to 1901. Democrat. FRANCIS COMERFORD RAINES. Residence, Akron ; office, 535 Akron Savings & Loan Building, Akron. Born in Rome, Oneida County, New York, October 25, 1871. Son of Jackson and Catherine (Comerford) Raines. Attended Common Schools of Oneida County, New York; High School part of the years 1887-88; Special Law and Business Course at Rome Academy, Rome, New York, 1889 to 1893 ; Law Student at Rome, New York, November, 1894 to April, 1898; afterwards at Weedsport and Auburn, New York.. Admitted to the bar of New York, November 22, 1898; United States District andCircuit courts, October 11, 1902; Ohio, April 21, 1920. Commenced the general practice of law in. Auburn, New York, about January 1, 1900,, which continued until November, 1913, when he moved to Rochester, New York, and continued the practice of law until war was declared in 1917 and entered the military service. Returned to Rochester, New York about De- The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 613 cember 1, 1919 and resumed the practice for a short time. March 8, 1920, moved to Akron and was with Legal Department of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. until July 15, 1920, when he became member of the law firm of Underwood, Hutchison & Raines. Practicing independently since January 1, 1921. December 15, 1903, enlisted in Co. "M," Third Regiment, National Guard, of New York (later in the 108th Regiment, 27th Division), and served five years as Private. Honorably discharged, December 17, 1908. Entered United States Army in 1917; Second R. O. T. C. at Fort Niagara, New York, August 27, 1917; commissioned 1st Lieutenant of Infantry, November 27, 1917; overseas, 1918-19; participated in the Argonne Campaign; returned to the United States, March, 1919 ; honorably discharged at Camp Dix, New Jersey, March 20, 1919; re-commissioned 1st Lieutenant of Infantry, 0. R. 'C., August 16, 1919. Member Military Order of Foreign Wars, Pennsylvania Commandery; (Changed to Military Order of the World War), Rochester Chapter ; Emanuel R. Wilson Post No. 152 American Legion ; Officers' Reserve Corps of United States Army ; St. Paul's Lodge No. 124 F. & A. M. of Auburn, New York, Rochester Bar Association, Masonic Club, Akron. One of the organizers of the Progressive Party in New York ; County Chairman Cayuga. County, New York and active in campaign work in the State at Large. In present political campaign made public address in favor of the League of Nations. HOMER ALONZO RAMEY. Residence, 380 Avondale Avenue ; offices, 938 Spitzer Building, Toledo and Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Born in Sparta, Morrow County, Ohio, March 2, 1891. Son of Burt C. and Mae (Bockoven) Ramey. Married to Ruby Dearth, November 28, 1915. Two children : Malcolm Burton and Curtis Bernard. Attended Country Schools of Morrow County ; Sparta, Ohio, High School ; Park College, Parkville, Mo. (Classical Course) 1909-11, received A. B. degree therefrom ; graduate of Ohio Northern University Law School, 1916, with degree of LL. B ; Cincinnati Law School as special student, 1917. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January 2, 1917; to United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, October 26, 1917. Engaged in the general practice of law in Toledo and Put-in-Bay. Member Association of Bonded Attorneys and The American Ad-j usters Association. Member Toledo Lodge No: 144 F. & A. M.; Toledo Aerie No. 197 F. 0. E.; Lucas Lodge No. 876 I. O. O. F.; Centennial Camp No. 6336 M. W. A.; Eureka Council No. 364 J. 0. U. A. M.; Toledo Bar Association. Republican Nominee for Legislature from Lucas County, 1918. Republican. RUSSELL K. RAMSEY. Residence, 1311 Columbus Avenue ; office, 141 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Born in Columbus, Ohio, May 27, 1878. Son of Gustavus F. and Margaret (Young) Ramsey. Married to Florence L. Samuel (deceased), September 25, 1901. One son, Russell Archibald. Married to Helen Wilcox, June 26, 1915. Educated in the Public Schools of Columbus ; graduate of Columbus High School, 1894; Ohio State University, Class of 1898 ; Law Department of that Institution, 1900. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1900; United States District Court, 1904 ; United States Circuit Court of Appeals, 1906. Associated in law practice with King &. Guerin, Sandusky. 1900-02 ; member of the firm, King, Guerin & Ramsey, 1902-04; 614 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio King & Ramsey, 1904-19; King, Ramsey, Flynn & Pyle to date. Treasurer and Counsel The Hinde & Dauch Paper Co. During late war Chairman Erie County Liberty Loan five campaigns. Member Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Sandusky Yacht Club, Plum Brook Country Club, President Sunyendeand (City) Club, Union Club, Cleveland, Ohio State Bar Association. Warden Grace Episcopal Church member Bishop & Council Cleveland Diocese. Republican. LA QUINIO RAWSON. Residence, 1228 Andrews Avenue, Lakewood; office, 804 Illuminating Building, Cleveland. Born in Fremont, Ohio, October 28, 1871. Son of Joseph L. and Margaret Amelia (Gelpin) Rawson. Married to Beatrice Frances Floyd, of Cleveland, December 26, 1895. Attended the Common and High Schools of Fremont ; Cincinnati Law School, 18911892; graduated with LL. B. degree in 1892. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1892; later to the United States Circuit and District Courts. Began the practice of law in the office of Russell & Rice, of Cleveland, 1893 ; later with L. A. Russell, 1893-1900; in partnership with Frank F. Gentsch under the firm name of Rawson & Gentsch, which continued until 1910, when he was elected Secretary of the Cleveland Life Insurance Co.; resigned in 1917 and practiced individually until January 1, 1919, when he became a member of the firm of Gentsch, Rawson, Smith, Kavanagh & Carpenter. Member Cleveland Chamber of Industry ; .(President of same, 1916) ; Member Lakewood Chamber of Commerce ; Masonic Order. Member Ohio General Assembly, 190405. Republican. EDWARD H. RAY. Residence, Berkey, Ohio ; office, 439 Ohio Building, Toledo. Born in Lucas County, Ohio, September 1, 1870. Son of Henry and Alice (Tucker) Ray. Attended High School of Blissfield, Michigan ; graduate of Northern Indiana Law School with LL. B. degree in 1894. Admitted to the bar of Indiana in 1894; of Ohio in 1895; later to United States District Court. Practiced law in Toledo in 1895 with W. E. Cordill under the firm name of Ray & Cordill until the death of Mr. Cordill in 1917. Continues alone to date, specializing in Real Estate Law. Member I. O. O. F., Toledo Bar Association. Republican. The Bench and Bar of National Ohio - 615 WILLIAM MATHEWS RAYNOLDS. Residence, 1894 East 93rd Street; office, 828 Huron Road, Cleveland. Born in Painesville, Ohio, May 3, 1851. Son of George K. and Catherine M. (Mathews) Raynolds. Married to Annie Lowe, of Cleveland, Ohio, December 3, 1879. Attended the Public and High Schools of Painesville; College Hill; later Riverview Military Academy, Poughkeepsie, New York ; graduated from Kenyon College in 1873; graduated from Union Law College, 1874. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July, 1874; United States District Courts in September, 1874. Began the practice of law in partnership with the late Judge James Lawrence, under the firm name of Raynolds & Lawrence, which continued for three years; now in the individual practice. President of The American Savings Bank Co. since 1896. Member University Club and Mayfield Country Club. Chairman of the City Republican Campaign in 1888. HARRY GILBERT REAM. Residence, 49 Uhler Avenue; office, 601 Permanent Title Building, Akron. Born in Greensburg, Summit County, Ohio, July 2, 1886. Son of John C. and Frances (Roush) Ream. Married to Helen A. McCarthy, January 20, 1915; two children : Kathleen A. and John F. Educated in the Grammar and High Schools of Greensburg; graduate of Ohio Northern University with LL. B. degree, June, 1911. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1911. Member of the firm name of Hachtel & Ream for one year and a half. Member of the firm, Burch, Adams & Ream, 1918 to 1919. Member Masonic Order, Summit County Bar Association. Republican. HARRY MOORE REDINGTON. Residence, 234 Wooster Street; office, 28 Redington Building, Elyria, Ohio. Born in Amherst, Ohio, February 22, 1886. Son of Judge Horace G. and Lucy Cornelia (Moore) Redington. Married to Mary L. Peck, July 6, 1910; two children : Rosemary and James Peck. Attended the Grammer Schools of Amherst ; Oberlin Academy, 1901-05; University School, 1906-07; graduate of Law School of Western Reserve University in 1910 with degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1910, and later the United States District Court. Engaged in the practice of law in Elyria. First President of The Lawyers Club of Elyria. Member Lorain County Bar Association. HORACE GREELEY REDINGTON. Residence, 354 West 3rd Street ; offices, Redington Building and Court House, Elyria. Born in Lorain County, Ohio, July 10, 1858. Son of Ransom N. and Mellissa E. (Tyler) Redington. Married December 4, 1884, to Lucy Cornelia Moore, of Amherst, Ohio. Three children: Harry M., Blanche M. (Danner) and Horace Ray. Attended District Schools of Lorain County; Oberlin Academy; Oberlin College, 1878-79; read law in office of Judge Jacob F. Burket, of Findlay, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1884; later United States District Court Northern District of Ohio. In the general practice of law alone until September, 1914, when appointed by Gov. James M. Cox as Judge Common Pleas Court of Lorain County, to fill unexpired term of Judge Stroup. Elected in 1914, Judge Common Pleas Court of Lorain County for a short term ; 616 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio re-elected in 1916 for a 6-year term. Mayor of Amherst, Ohio, 1884 to 1892. Member I. O. O. F., Maccabees, Masons, B. P. O. P., Ohio State and Lorain County Bar Associations. Democrat. CHARLES SHADRACH REED. Residence, 2207 Harcourt Drive, Cleveland Heights ; office, 1011 Leader-News Building, Cleveland. Born in North Fairfield, Huron County, Ohio, September 17, 1862. Son of David Henry and Caroline (Long) Reed. Married to Nellie Baughman, of Fredonia, Kansas, November 18, 1887. Attended Oberlin College; Ohio Wesleyan University ; law course at Michigan University, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Admitted to the bar of Kansas, September, 1885 ; later to United States Circuit Court and United States Court of Appeals ; to the bar of Ohio, 1897. Practiced law in Fredonia, Kansas, as a member of the firm of Hudson & Reed, 1885-1890; individual practice, 1890-1897; moved to Sandusky, Ohio, 1897, 2nd formed a partnership with Judge Grayson Mills, under the firm name of Mills & Reed ; moved to Cleveland in 1911, became a member of the firm of Reed, Russell & Eichelberger ; later the firm of Reed, Eichelberger & Nord ; Reed, Meals & Eichelberger until. January, 1921, when he became a member of the firm of Reed, Meals, Orgill & Maschke. Member Country Club, Union Club, Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Yacht Club. Prosecuting Attorney of Wilson County, Kansas, 1888-1892; appointed Judge of Common Pleas Court by Governor Bushnell, October, 1899; served until September, 1911. GEORGE E. REED. Residence and office, Fostoria. Born in Shippensbing, Pa., February 4, 1872. Son of John E. and Mary (Goodyear) Reed. Married to Ida Norris, March 4, 1892; six children : Frona, Mary, Norris, Louise, John and Helen. Attended Bloomdale, Ohio, school ; graduate of Law Department Ohio Northern University in 1907 with LL. B. degree ; admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1907; United States District Court, 1916. Practiced law in Prairie Depot, Ohio, 1909-10; member of the firm of Stephens & Reed, Fostoria, 1910-12 ; Reed, Wade & Maurer, 1912-14; Reed & Maurer, 1914-1917. President Fostoria Public Health League ; Member Co. H, 2d Regiment O. N. G. three years ; K. of P.; Masonic Order ; Jr. O. A. A. M.; Ohio State and Seneca County Bar Associations. Mayor of Prairie Depot, 1908-10; member Board of Education, 1905-10; Ohio Legislature, 1905-10. Republican. JAMES M. REED. Residence, 288 Marion Avenue ; office, 21 N. Park Avenue, Mansfield. Born in Richland County, Ohio, August 24, 1862. Son of Joseph and Eleanor (Crawford) Reed. Married in 1904 to Grace Grauer. Three children : Estella, Paul and Martha. Attended Common Schools of Richland County ; Greentown Academy, Perrysville, Ohio ; received LL. B. degree from University of Michigan Law Department in 1888. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1888. In partnership with J. P. Henry for 14 years ; member of the firm of Reed & Beach since 1915. Member K. of P., Richland County Bar Association. Republican. FLOYD A. REES. Residence, 44 Ruth Avenue ; office, 501 Second National Bank Building, Akron. Born in Minersville, Ohio, April 12, 1893. Son of John E. and Lettie E. (Evans) Rees. Married to Kathryh Stoll of Toledo, Ohio, June 1, 1920. The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 617 Educated in the Public Schools of Minersville and Middleport, Ohio; graduate of High School, Middleport, June, 1911; entered Ohio State University Law School, Columbus, 1913 ; graduated therefrom June, 1916. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1916. Engaged in the practice of law in Akron. Treasurer Marathon Amusement Co., Akron ; Treasurer Akron Scenic Railway Co., Akron ; Treasurer The Akron Spark Plug Co., Cleveland. During the late war served as Captain War Savings Stamp Team; Four-Minute-Man ; member B. P. O. P. 363 ; Meadow Brook Country Club; Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, Summit County Bar Association. Active in many political campaigns. Republican. FRANK A. REID. Office, Eagle Block, Bowling Green. Born in Ottokee, Fulton county, Ohio, December 4, 1852. Son of John H. and Augusta A. (Howard) Reid. Married to Alice J. Lundy. June 12, 1878; two children, Earl A. and Helen A. (Gutelins). Educated in the common schools of Perrysburg, Ohio, graduate of University of Michigan Law School in 1877 with LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1877. Member of the firm of John H. and Frank A. Reid, 1877-81. Justice of the Peace since 1909. Member Wood County Bar Association. Republican. DOMINIC FRANCIS RENDINELL. Residence, 330 Fairgreen Avenue; office, 1007 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, April 28, 1889. Son of Nicholas and Isabel (Castrinovo) Rendinell. Married to Carmela Marco in Cleveland, Ohio, November 20, 1911. Two children : Rose Marie and Jean. Educated in the Public Schools of Youngstown until 1902; attended Rayen High School, Youngstown, 1903-07; University of Michigan Law School, 1907-10, received LL. B. degree therefrom. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 24, 1910 ; Michigan, June 28, 1910, and later to the United States District Court and the United States Supreme Court. Engaged in the general practice of law in Youngstown. Member B. P. O. P., Mahoning County Bar Association. EUGENE RHEINFRANK. Residence, Eagle Point; office, 534 Spitzer Building, Toledo. Born in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio, July 15, 1877. Son of Dr. John H. and Sophia W. (Bruckner) Rheinfrank. Married to Laura Lamson, of Toledo, June 28, 1905. Three children : Lamson, Anne and Laura. Graduate of Perrysburg High School; graduate of University of Michigan Literary Department with B. S. degree, 1899; Special Law Course at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1899; graduate of University of Michigan Law Department with LL. B. degree, 1901. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1901, and later to the United States District Court. Practiced continuously in Toledo from date of admission, to present time. Attorney for Toledo, St. Louis & Western R. R., 190304; member of the law firm of Brown, Geddes, Schmettau & Williams, 1905; member of the firm Rheinfrank & Ohlinger, 1909; associated with L. L. Metzger and C. J. Lindecker at the present time. General Counsel of Defiance Gas & Electrical Co. for several years ; Director The Lamson Brothers Company, The Auto Repair & Machine Co., The Toledo Sales & Engine Co., The Toledo Standard Commutator Company. Lecturer at St. John's University for several years on Corporation, Bills and Notes ; Lecturer two years for American 618 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio Institute of Banking in Toledo in all courses in commercial law. Chairman of Examining Board of Officers Training Camp Association during the World War. Member Masonic Order, Toledo Club, Toledo Country Club, Toledo Bar Association. Democrat. JAMES ALLEN RICE. Residence, Canton, Ohio; office, 1014 Renkert Building, Canton. Born in Rose Township, Carroll County, Ohio, July 14, 1865. Son of Simon and Sarah (Truxal) Rice. Married to Florence Erwin in Canton, Ohio, September 6, 1894. One child : Allen Erwin. Educated in the Country Schools ; attended Normal School ; Bethany College, Bethany,, West Virginia ; received LL. B. degree from Law School of Cincinnati College. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, May, 1890; United States District about 1896. Formed partnership with A. A. Thayer under the firm name of Thayer & Rice, in Canton, Ohio, from 1891 to 1894; with Loren E. Souers as Rice & Souers from July 1, 1905 to the present time. Member The Lakeside Country Club, The Brookside Country Club, The Adcraft Club, Y. M. C. A., K. of P., Modern Woodmen of America, Knights and Ladies of Security, Protected Home Circle, Stark County Bar Association. Mayor of Canton from 1895 to 1899; Nominee for Presidential Elector, 1904; Nominee for Attorney General of Ohio, 1905; Nominee for State Senator, 1916. Independent. ROBERT H. RICE. Residence, 300 Park Avenue; office, 903 Lorain County Bank Building, Elyria. Born in Riceville, Pennsylvania, December 14, 1886. Son of Elmer M. and Carrie (Carter) Rice. Married to Harriet Garford, December 26, 1914. Primary education in Country School Riceville, Pennsylvania ; Public and High Schools of Elyria, Ohio; graduate Oberlin College in 1908 with A. B. degree ; Columbia University Law School in 1911 with LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1911; United States District Court, 1913 ; United States Circuit Court of Appeals, 1920. Member of the firm Fauver & Rice, 1911-14; Stroup, Fauver & Rice, 1914-18; Stroup & Rice since 1919. Member Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity, Kiwanis Club, Lorain County Bar Association. City Auditor of Elyria, Ohio, 1917. CHAS. T. RICH. Residence, 1587 Lauderdale Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio; office, 1001 Hippodrome Building, Cleveland. Born in Mohawk, New York, January, 1879. Son of George A. and Julia (Tucker) Rich. Married to Jessie Walthart, of Herkimer, New York, 1901. Attended Mohawk, New York, High School ; Purdue University, 1899; Syracuse University College of law. Admitted to the bars of New York, 1912; Kentucky, 1914; Indiana, May, 1915 ; Ohio, January, 1918. Commenced the law practice in Syracuse, New York, later in Louisville, Kentucky. In December, 1918, became a member of the firm of Sanborn, Rich & McConnell, of Cleveland, which continues to date. Member Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Order, Knights Templar, B. P. O. P., Cleveland Bar Association. Republican. LODGE RIDDLE. Residence, West Lincoln Way ; office, Lisbon, Ohio. Born in Wellsville, Ohio, June 13, 1869. Son of George T. and Gertrude (Lodge) Riddle. Married in 1897, at Homeworth, Ohio, The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 619 to Mary Roose, who died in June, 1914. Two children : Lynn R. and Helen V. Attended Country Schools of Mahoning County, Ohio; Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, 1894-95; received degrees of B. S. and LL. B. therefrom. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1895; later to the United States District Court Northern District of Ohio. Engaged in the general practice alone in Lisbon. Served unexpired term of Judge L. T. Farr from December 9, 1916, to Feb. 9, 1917, under appointment of Governor Willis. Elected Judge Probate Court of Columbiana County, November, 1920; assumed duties, February 9, 1921, for a term of four years. Member Masonic Order, K. of P., L. O. O. M., B. P. O. P., Sons of Veterans, Grange, Columbiana County Bar Association. Republican. JOSEPH M. RIEGER. Residence and office, Napoleon. Born in Henry County, Ohio, March 13, 1875. Son of Erhart and Margaret (Galvin) Rieger. Married December 28, 1920, to Marie A. Leahy, of Henry County. Attended the Public and High Schools of Napoleon ; Ohio Northern University. Studied law in office of H. R. Dittmer, of Napoleon. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1904. Mayor of Napoleon for 7 years. Assistant Adjutant General of Ohio, 1909 to 1913 ; member of Governor Harmon's Military Staff at that time. Elected Probate Judge Henry County, 1913 to 1917. In 1917 elected Common Pleas Judge. Member Co. F., 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the Spanish-American War. On November 6, 1899, elected Captain in that Regiment and served until 1909. Chairman Red Cross Organization of Henry County and 3rd, 4th and 5th Liberty Loan Organizations of Henry County during the World War. Organizer 01 the 1st Boys' Scout Troop, of Henry County and acted as Scout Master for three years. One of the organizers of the S. M. Hiller Memorial Hospital. Member B. P. O. P., Spanish War Veterans, Henry County Bar Association. Democrat. FRED A. RIEHM. Residence, Edgewater Drive ; office, 928 Nicholas Building, Toledo. Born in Wood County, Ohio, November 14, 1878. Son of George P. and Mary B. Riehm. Married November 8, 1912, to Myrtle L. Robinson. Attended schools of Wood County ; Ohio Northern University; Baldwin-Wallace University. Received LL. B. degree from Western Reserve University La w Department in 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1913; later to United States District Court. Has practiced continuously in Toledo since admission to date. Member Masonic Order. Republican. PERRY L. RIGBY. Office, Little Building, East Liverpool. Born in East Liverpool. March 20, 1890. Son of James H. and Julia B. (Gardner) Rigby. Attended public and high schools of East Liverpool: Ohio State University; Ohio Northern University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1914. Attended Central Officers' Training School, Camp Gordon. Member S. A. E.. F. & A. M., B. P. O. P.. L. O. O. M., Southern Columbiana County Bar Association. City Solicitor of East Liverpool since January, 1920. Republican. 620 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio GEORGE B. RILEY. Residence, 1220 Melbourne Road, East Cleveland; office, 409-10 Williamson Bldg., Cleveland. Born in Richmond, Jefferson County, Ohio, October 15, 1864. Son of J. C. and Margaret (Bothwell) Riley. Educated in the Common Schools and College of Richmond ; graduate of Wooster University, Wooster, Ohio, with degree of A. B., 1888; and degree of A. M., 1890; studied law under A. H. Battin in Steubenville, Ohio, from 1888-89; and in office of Henderson, Kline & Tolles, of Cleveland, from 1889-90. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1890; later to the United States District Court. Engaged in the practice of law in Cleveland in partnership with Colonel J. R. McQuigg, under the firm name of Riley & McQuigg. Member Masonic Order, Knights of Pythias, Cleveland Gun Club. Appointed Judge Police Court under Mayor Blee and Mayor Farley. Progressive Republican in politics. ARTHUR RINTO. Residence, 94 Oak Street; office, 203 Main Street, Ashtabula. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, November 21, 1889. Son of Herman and Maria (Brunell) Rinto. Married February 7, 1911, Ida Klemola, of Ashtabula (deceased July 30, 1916). One daughter : Alice V. Graduate of Harbor High School, Ashtabula, 1907; attended Adelbert College, Western Reserve University, 1908-09; graduate of Law School of Western Reserve University, 1913, with degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 27, 1913 ; United States District Court, September 15, 1914. Associated in the practice of law with Carey S. Sheldon, Jr. Member I. O. O. F., K. of M., M. W. of A., Ohio State and Ashtabula County Bar Associations, Ashtabula Lawyers Club. Councilman for City of Ashtabula, 1918-19. Republican. BYRON F. RITCHIE. Residence, 2356 Lawrence Avenue, Toledo. Born in Grafton, Ohio, January 29, 1853. Son of Hon. James M. and Tirzah (Foster) Ritchie. Married to Kate I. Taylor, April 11, 1878; one daughter, Violet B. Ritchie. Graduate of Toledo High School, June 30, 1870. Studied law with his father. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1874; United States District Court. Member of the firm of Ritchie, Howe & Ritchie until 1895. Member F. & A. M. B. P. O. P.; Toledo Bar Association ; Vice President Ohio State Bar Association. Elected member of. Congress, 1892; Judge Common Pleas Court, Lucas County, since 1914. Democrat. GEORGE WILLIAM RITTER. Residence, Harold Arms ; office, Ohio Building, Toledo. Born in Vermillion, Ohio, June 30, 1886: Son of John and Louise (Hauth) Ritter. Married June 30, 1911, to Mary Fowler. Attended the public and high schools of Vermillion ; Baldwin University in 1903 ; recieved LL. B. degree from Baldwin-Wallace University Law School in 1906. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 18, 19('. Member of the firm of Guerin & Ritter, Sandusky, 1910-13; Kohn, Northup, Ritter & McMahon, Toledo, 1913-17; since 1917, Ritter & Gardner. Member Toledo Club ; Chamber of Commerce ; American, Ohio State, Lucas County and Cleveland Bar Association. Republican. The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 621 WILLIAM M. ROACH. Residence, 102 Geiger Avenue; office, 605-6 Alliance Bank Building, Alliance. Born in Augusta, Carroll County, Ohio, December 1, 1850. Son of Jason B. and Delhi (Ashbrook) Roach. Married July 25, 1871, to Malora Norris. Three children : Harold J., Myrtle I. (Conabee) and Paul D. Attended Public Schools of Carroll County, Ohio; Mt. Union College, 1867; studied law in office of John H. Tripp and of Judge Harvey J. Eckley, later, Tripp & Eckley, of Carrollton, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1889; later to United States District Court Northern District of Ohio. Practiced alone until October, 1918, when he formed the firm of Roach & Bair. City Solicitor of Alliance, 1910-11; Acting Judge during the vacation of Municipal Judge M. C. Moore. Member Alliance Bar Association; Stark County Bar Association ; Ohio State Bar Association. Republican. H. MELVIN ROBERTS. Residence, 3070 Monmouth Road, Cleveland Heights; office, 1026 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in Waverly, Kentucky, October 2, 1879. Son of A. G. and Laura Belle (Noe) Roberts. Married to Laetitia Allen, of Virginia, December, 1902. One child: Melvin McDearmon. Attended Public and High Schools, Henderson, Kentucky ; received A. B. degree from Hampden-Sidney College, (Virginia) in 1901 ; Taught in the Schools of Virginia until 1903; received LL. B. degree from University of Virginia, 1905. Admitted to the bar of Kentucky, 1905; Ohio, 1906 ; later United States District Court, United States Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court. Moved to Cleveland in September, 1905, when he became associated with Ford & Snyder ; later Ford, Snyder & Tilden, until 1913, when he became a member of the firm of Howell,. Roberts & Duncan, which continues to date. Instructor in Cleveland Law School, 1905 to 1912. For a number of years Chairman Legislative Committee Municipal League, Cleveland (now The Civic League). Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon College Fraternity ; Shaker Heights Country Club; Ohio State and Cleveland Bar Associations ; Past President The Southern Society, Cleveland; one of the founders of The City Club, Cleveland. Democrat. JAMES HARVEY ROBERTSON. Residence, Louisville Road ; office, 1012 Renkert Building, Canton. Born in Sandy Township, Stark County, Ohio, January 23, 1862. Son of James and Margaret (Sickafoose) Robertson. Married to Gertrude S. Shaffer, in Canton, October 7, 1899. Early education in the Common Schools ; Academic training in Normal Schools ; taught school eight years ; graduate of Cincinnati Law School with LL. B. degree, 1892. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1892; United States District Court Northern District of Ohio, March 2, 1903. Engaged in the individual practice in Canton, continuously, from August, 1892 to the present time. Chairman Legal Advisory Board, Local Board No. 1, Selective Military Service and Chairman Legal Aid Bureau, Council of National Defense of Stark County, Ohio. Member Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. P., Junior Order United American Mechanics, Stark County Bar Association. Served two terms as Mayor, of Canton, Ohio, from April, 1899 to May, 1903. Republican. 622 - The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio JAMES W. ROBERTS. Residence, Jefferson. Born in Trumbull County, Ohio, August 3, 1858. Son of Lorenzo W. and Mary J. (Waid) Roberts. Married to Clara C. Brockway, May 24, 1883. Attended common schools of Trumbull County ; Kinsman Academy ; Jamestown Seminary (Pennsylvania). Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1881 ; later United States District Court. Practiced law at Andover, Ohio, 1883 to 1897 ; in partnership with S. A. Northway until his death, 1898, and with B. F. Perry, Jefferson, Ohio, until 1905. Appointed Judge Common Pleas Court, Ashtabula County, August, 1905; elected in 1905 and served until February, 1921; elected Judge Court of Appeals, 7th Judicial District of Ohio, November, 1920. Member Masonic Order ; B. P. O. P.; Ashtabula County Bar Association. Republican. JAMES K. ROCKEY. Residence, 402 South Jameson Avenue; office, Citizens Building, Lima. Born in Hardin County, Ohio, July 4, 1886. Son of James P. and Melissa (Strahm) Rockey. Married May 29, 1916, to Edna B. Wiley, of Richwood, Ohio. One child : Paul J. Educated in the Country School and High School, Ada ; graduate of Ohio Northern University ; received degrees of B. Ped and B. Sc, 1909, and degree of LL. B. in 1911, from the Law Department of that institution. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, Jude, 1911; United States District Court, Northern District Western Division, July 10, 1914. Member of the firm Rockey, Rodgers & Steiner since June 1, 1920. During the World. War engaged in civilian war activities. Member F. & A. M., L. O. O. M. Treasurer Allen County Bar Association for one term. Member Epworth M. E. Church, Ada. Democrat. WILLIAM ROCKWELL. Residence, 1281 Warren Road, Lakewood, Ohio ; office, 208 St. Clair Avenue, N. E., Cleveland. Born in Fort Hamilton Village, Kings County, New York (now in New York City), December 13, 1852. Son of Hon. William (Judge New York Supreme Court) and Susan L. (Prince) Rockwell, of Brooklyn, New York. Early education received in the Private Schools of New York ; attended Yale College one year ; graduate of Yale -Sheffield Scientific School, 1874; Columbia College Law School, 1877. Admitted to the bar of New York, 1877; Ohio, 1903. Practiced law in New York as member of the firm of Rockwell & Pearson, 1877-98 ; later the firm became Rockwell, Pearson & Osborne; thereafter practiced individually until removing to Cleveland in 1899. In 1910 became associated with the firm of Wing, Myler & Turney ; later with A. and E. A. Hahn ; later with Litzler & Schaefer ; and since 1917 in the private practice of law. First Lieutenant 71st Regiment, New York National Guard, during the Spanish American War in Cuba from June to August, 1898; mustered out of service, October, 1898. Member Legal Advisory Board during the World War. Appointed Official Examiner of Titles under the Torrens Law in 1914; still serving in that capacity. Republican. ARCHIBALD M. RODGERS. Residence, 765 West High ; office, 501-04 Citizens Building, Lima. Born in Equality, Illinois, November 19, 1891. Son of Archibald C. and Fanny (Wathen) Rodgers. Married August 2, 1917, to Lucile Redick of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Two children : Archibald Marshall and David Redick. Attended The Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 623 Public Schools of Equality, Illinois ; Valparaiso University and Tri-State College, Indiana ; Dixon College and Southern Illinois University, Illinois ; received LL. B. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1919. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1919. In May, 1920, became a member of the firm of Rockey, Rodgers & Steiner, of Lima. 2nd Lieutenant United States Field Artillery during the World War. Member Delta Theta Phi and Sigma Pi Fraternities ; B. P. O. P., Lions Club, Allen County Bar Association. Republican. C. G. ROETZEL. Residence, 233 Beck Avenue ; office, Court House, Akron. Born in Suffield, Ohio, July 24, 1889. Son of John T. and Mary J. (Shuck) Roetzel. Primary education received in Suffield, Ohio, Schools ; graduate of Randolph High School ; attended Buchtel Academy, Akron, 1908 ; Buchtel College two years ; studied law with Wilcox, Parsons, Burch & Adams, of Akron. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1912. Member of the firm, May & Roetzel from January 1, 1913, to January 1, 1917. Enlisted in Field Artillery, August 15, 1918 ; stationed as Private at Camp Taylor, Kentucky ; assigned to Officers Training School at Camp Taylor ; commissioned 2nd Lieutenant F. A. O. R. C. Member B. P. O. P., K. of C., L. O. O. M., Z. A. E. Fraternity, Summit County Bar Association, American Legion. Elected Prosecuting Attorney of Summit County, November, 1916. Re-elected November, 1918; term expired January 1, 1921. LYMAN WRIGHT ROGERS. Residence, 219 Newton Avenue, N. W.; office, 309 Clark Building, Canton, Ohio. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Son of L. D. and Ida (Wright) Rogers. Married to Ruth van Hoogenhuyze, of Columbus, Ohio, March 4, 1920. Attended Franklin School in Chicago, Illinois, 1900; St. John's Military. School, 1904; Denison University, 1908; Chicago Kent College of Law, 1909-11 ; Illinois College of Law from which he received degree of LL. B., 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January, 1916. Formed partnership with James E. Kinnison, under firm name of Rogers & Kinnison, in Canton, the fall of 1916 ; both members of the firm enlisted in the United States Army and upon their discharge renewed the partnership, January, 1919. which continued until 1921. Enlisted in the  624 - The Bench and Bar United States Army, January, 1918; held rank of 1st Lieutenant and attached to the Military Division of the American Red Cross, in Italy ; did Red Cross work at the front, six months; on the Piave River in Italy four months; and in the Alps two months ; crossed the Piave at Sandovi,. October 26, 1918, and has distinction of being the first American to do .so ; awarded Italian War Cross by General Camerana ; Honorably discharged November 15, 1918. Member B. P. O. P., I. O. O. F., Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Phi Fraternities, Stark County Bar Association, McKinley Club of Canton. Republican. JOHN E. ROGERS. Residence and office, Salem, Ohio. Born in Fairfield Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, June 9, 1850. Son of George F. and Lydia Ann (Erwin) Rogers. Attended Salem (Ohio) High School and Mt. Union College. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1874. Has practiced continuously and alone in Salem to date. Affiliated with the Society of Friends. Republican. JOHN GEORGE ROMANOFF. Residence, 1563 Ridgewood Avenue, Lakewood ; office, 303 Park Building, Cleveland. Born in Eckshi-Sou, Macedonia, Turkey, June 9, 1888. Son of George R. and Dotsa (Schishcoba) Romanoff. Married to Emma Mae Starr, of Indianapolis, Indiana, February 14, 1915. Primary education in Bulgarian School, Macedonia; after emigrating to America entered Public Schools of Indianapolis, Indiana, 1908; attended Shortbridge High School, 1909-11; entered Indiana Law School University, of Indianapolis, January, 1912; graduated with LL. B. degree June, 1914. Admitted to the bar of Indiana, 1914; Ohio, November 21, 1918; United States District Court Northern District of Ohio, September, 1919. Associated with firm of Gage, Marvin & Dawley since August, 1919. Member The Royal Arcanum. Republican. WILLIAM HARRISON ROOSE. Residence, near Perrysburg; office, 740 Spitzer Building, Toledo. Born in Stark County, Ohio, March 18, 1858. Son of John and Harriet (Zentz) Roose. . Married to Emily J. Adams, August 29, 1890. Four children: Gertrude, Marian, George A. and Frances. Attended country schools ; High School of West Unity, Ohio; graduate of University of Michigan with LL. B. degree, 1885. Admitted to the bar of Michigan and Ohio, 1885. Practiced law in Bryan, Ohio, 1885-1889; moved to Toledo, October, 1889. Member Board of Education of Perrysburg Village School District, in Wood County, Ohio, for eleven years. Elder in Presbyterian Church. Democrat. GUSTAVE WILLIAM ROSENBERG. Residence, 3438 Krathe Road ; office, 383 The Arcade, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 2, 1883. Son of Maurice and Regina (Klein) Rosenberg. Educated in the Cleveland Public Schools, including Central High School; graduate of University of Michigan with A. B. degree, 1905 ; graduate of Western Reserve University Law School with LL. B. degree, 1907. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1907 ; United States District Court, 1913. For some time member of the firm of Pinney, Dille & Rosenberg. Now member of the firm of Dille & Rosenberg. During the World War