LEONARD A. PADUANO is a progressive and enterprising merchant of Conneaut.  He was born in Italy, June 5, 1885, and is the son of Joseph and Theresa (Venditti) Paduano, who came to this country and remained four years, after which they returned to their native land.  Mr. Paduano died in 1917 and his wife died in 1913.  They were the parents of three children:  Leonard, the subject of this sketch; Antonietta, married Paul Cappuccilli, lives at Syracuse, N. Y.; and Nunziata, died and left three children: Antoinetta, Rose and Anthony, all live in Cleveland, Ohio.
     Leonard A. Paduano came to America in 1901 and located in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was employed four years, later removing to Conneaut.  After being in the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad for a number oaf years, he opened a general store in Conneaut in May, 1922.  Mr. Paduano also has a gasoline station in connection with his store and has built up quite an extensive trade.
     On May 22, 1905, Mr. Paduano was married to Miss Mary Incaronata Iorio, who was born in Italy, Oct. 14, 1885, the daughter of Frank and Magdelina Iorio, natives of Italy.  Mrs. Paduano was their only child.  To Mr. and Mrs. Paduano have been born four children: Nunziata, Gerald, Theresa and Magdelina.
     Mr. Paduano is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Catholic Church.
Source #2: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I – 1924 – Page 889

Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 876

A. B. C. PALMER, superintendent of the division of electricity for the city of Ashtabula, is one of the well known and substantial citizens of the county.  He was born at Fitchville, in Huron County, Ohio, July 14, 1872, and is the son of Edwin and Mary (Chase) Palmer.
     A. B. C. Palmer was reared and educated at Fitchville, Ohio, and his first business position was with the Western Union Telegraph Company.  He later was connected with telephone work and did construction work in the long distance division.  On Jan. 28, 1900, Mr. Palmer came to Ashtabula and entered the employ of the city.  Since his connection with the electric light plant, many improvements have been made in the service, a new power plant being completed in 1921 at a cost of $1,000,000.  All power and light in the city of Ashtabula is furnished by the local plant and the city railways street cars are also operated by the city power.  Electric power is also furnished to several towns near Ashtabula, including Jefferson and Rock Creek.
     In 1900 Mr. Palmer was married at Norwalk, Ohio, to Miss Byrd Tucker, a native of Fitchville, Ohio, and the daughter of Edgar and Mary (Clark) Tucker, natives of New York.
     Mr. Palmer takes an active interest in the Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce.  He is a man of integrity and ability and is an excellent citizen.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 460

B. L. PALMER, city auditor of Conneaut, is among the prominent and influential citizens of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Erie County, Pa., July 20, 1878, and is the son of Charles C. and Mary (Doty) Palmer.
     Charles C. Palmer was a native of Erie County, Pa., as also was his wife.  They were early settles of Ohio, locating at Conneaut, where Mr. Palmer worked at his trade as millwright.  He was a Republican and a member of the United Brethren Church.  Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, now deceased, were the parents of four children: B. L., the subject of this sketch; George H., who died at the age of 12 years; Pear A., married William Fuller, and lives at Albion, Pa.; and Fred J., who died at the age of two years.
     B. L. Palmer received his education in the public schools of Bemus Point, N. Y.  He learned the machinist trade and was employed by the Dick Company of Conneaut for 10 years as a stationary engineer.  Mr. Palmer was also in the employ of the Prudential Insurance Company for several years.  He has served as city auditor of Conneaut for two terms.
     On Nov. 7, 1901, Mr. Palmer was married to Miss Lena R. Fowler, a native of New York, born Mar. 9, 1881, and the daughter of Walter and Ella J. (Barker) Fowler natives of New York.  Mr. Fowler is deceased and his wife lives at Portland, N. Y.  They had two children: Sarah, married J. M. Paul, and died in December, 1923; and Mrs. Palmer.  Mr. and Mrs. Palmer have no children.
     In politics Mr. Palmer is identified with the Republican party.  He is a member of the Christian Church and has been superintendent of the Sunday school for eight years.  He is past grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  Mr. Palmer was a member of the volunteer fire department of Conneaut for 14 years.  He is one of the dependable and substantial citizens of Conneaut.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 577

HENRY PARTANEN, well known building contractor of Conneaut, was born in Finland, June 28, 1888, and is the son of Henry and Anna (Niskanan) Partanen.  Mr. and Mrs. Partanen, who live in Finland, are the parents of the following children:  Powell, Christina, Maude and Mary, all living in Finland; and Henry the subject of this sketch.
     Henry Partanen grew up in Finland and received his education in the public schools there.  In 1910 he came to the United States and located at Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio, where he worked at his trade as carpenter.  He also spent one year in Cleveland, and on Jan. 10, 1914, removed to Conneaut, where he entered the employ of Mr. Walton, a building contractor.  In 1918 Mr. Partanen engaged in business for himself.  He has been successful in his work and is favorably known in the county.  The Partanen home is located at 1013 Buffalo Street.
     On June 3, 1915, Mr. Partanen was married to Miss Sanna Laituri, a native of Finland, born Jan. 22, 1891, and the daughter of Alturi and Josephine (Karhula) Laituri, both deceased.  Mr. Laturi died in September, 1913, and his wife died Jan. 23, 1924.  They had five children:  Matt, John, and Gustave, who live at Conneaut; Mrs. Partanen; and Edward, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Partanen have an adopted daughter, Lillian, who was born May 15, 1911.
     Mr. Partanen belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. 
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 689

CARL M. PECK is a progressive and enterprising merchant of Ashtabula.  He is a native of Ohio, born in Portage County, Mar. 29, 1884, and the son of Charles M. and May E. (Morris) Peck.
     Charles M. Peck was born at Charlestown, Ohio, as was also his wife.  He was a merchant for many years and owned a grocery store at Kingsville, Ohio, which he later sold to his son, Carl M. Peck.  Mr. Peck is now a rural mail carrier out of Kingsville.  There were five children in the Peck family, as follows:  Nora E., lives at Columbus, Ohio; Carl M., the subject of this sketch; Lucile, married J. E. Davis, postmaster of Kingsville, Ohio; Zaida R., married Homer Porter, lives at Kingsville, Ohio; and Raymond, married Frances Karnes, lives at Garrettsville, Ohio. 
     Carl M. Peck was reared at Kingsville and attended the public and high schools there.  After conducting his father's business at Kingsville for seven years, Mr. Peck removed to Sandusky, Ohio, where he was in business for three years.  He then traveled for the H. J. Heinz Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., and in 1921 engaged in his present business at Ashtabula.  Mr. Peck carries a fine line of groceries and is located at 191 Prospect Street.
     In 1906 Mr. Peck was united in marriage with Miss Jessie Sheldon, a native of Kelloggsville, Ohio, and the daughter of L. B. and Effie (Keith) Sheldon natives of Ohio.  Mrs. Sheldon died in November, 1923.  Mr. Sheldon served as sheriff of Ashtabula County for four years and now resides in Ashtabula.  There were six children in the Sheldon family, as follows: Dora, married Charles Mayberry, Ashtabula, Ohio; Lottie, deceased; Mrs. Peck; Frak, married Hazel Wilson lives at Jefferson, Ohio; Walter, married Edna Scoville, lives at Ashtabula; and Ruth, married J. Brayman, lives at Pierpont, Ohio.  To Mr. and Mrs. Peck one child has been born, Sheldon, born at Kingsville in 1910.
     Mr. Peck is a Republican and a member of the Prospect Presbyterian Church.  He is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County and has many friends and acquaintances.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 471

CLAYTON L. PECK, formerly identified with the business interests of Ashtabula county and one of its best known and most successful merchants,  resides upon the fine farm in Colebrook, Ohio.  Mr. Peck was born June 19, 1860, in the township which he now resides.  His parents, Josiah and Minerva (Phillips) Peck, were also natives of Colebrook.  The former was born July 6, 1834 and the latter May 14, 1838.  For many years they occupied a fine farm near the center, removing to Jefferson township in 1885, and purchasing the hotel formerly belonging to Joseph Ruggles of that place.  This Mr. Peck conducted with great success till 1892, when he returned to his former vocation, that of farming at Penn Line, Pennsylvania, where he now resides.
     Our subject is the oldest of five children all of whom survive.  The second, B., born Sep. 30, 1862, resides in Colebrook; Urbine W., born Jun. 16, 1865, holds a responsible position at Andover, Ohio, as a dispatcher for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company.  He was formerly a most successful teacher in the public schools of Ashtabula county, an energetic student, and is highly esteemed by all who know him.  The third, Betsey Eldora, born Nov. 9, 1867, a loveable and accomplished young lady, resides at home;  Clark, the youngest, born Nov. 6, 1869, is also a resident of Penn Line, Pennsylvania.
     The early educational advantages of our subject were those usually granted to the average country lad, consisting of one term a year in the district schools.  Later, however, this was supplemented by a few terms at the celebrated Grand River Institute and Orwell Academy.  The next few years he spent upon a farm and as a clerk in a general store at Triumph, Ohio.  December 29, 1880, he was united in marriage to Jennie E. Smith, daughter of Alonzo R. and Marcia Smith, old residents of Colebrook.  Mr. Smith at present resides with our subject; Mrs. Smith passed away in April, 1883.  The fruit of this marriage is one child, Bernard J., a bright little fellow of eight years, born September 5, 1885.
     Returning of Colebrook in 1885, our subject embarked in the mercantile business in connection with his brother, L. B., with whom he was associated for two years.  During this time the Peck brothers did the heaviest business, probably, that has ever been done in Colebrook, averaging over $2,000 per month.  His health, however, compelled our subject to leave the mercantile business for a time, and, selling his interest to his brother in 1887, he engaged in the insurance business for a few months, representing eleven old companies.  Partially representing eleven old companies.  Partially recovering his health, he soon after purchased the stock of goods from his brother in Colebrook and removed to Jefferson, where he occupied, for two successful years, a part of the Flitch Block.  The business done here exceeded anything previously done in that village, reaching nearly $40,000 per year.  The confinement and care of the business again impaired his health, however, to such an extent that he was once more compelled to retire from business for a time, and he resumed the management of his fine farm in Colebrook.  He was soon after offered a very lucrative position as general agent for the State of Ohio of the Read Fertilizer Company of New York city, a position which he accepted and has since constantly filled with profit to himself and his employers.  In 1891 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Colebrook and has since been a very active worker in Christian work.  He holds a local preacher's license from that denomination, and finds time to occupy many pulpits in this locality.  Fraternally, our subject is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Jefferson and the J. O. U. A. M. of Colebrook, Ohio.  As a business man, as a citizen, as an earnest church worker, our subject is highly esteemed by his many friends in Ashtabula county.

Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1091

Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 1007

SHARON WICK'S NOTE:
The following is a newspaper article about Edward Pfister.  Very interesting!

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Source: Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH
Dated: Mar. 23, 1902
PELTON HASN'T TURNED UP.
Relatives Still Think He and His Bride Are on Their Way to Europe.
     The whereabouts of Julius Pelton and his bride is still a mystery to the Conneaut and Cleveland relatives of the couple. They do not now where young Pelton is and are completely astounded at his actions. New York detectives have searched high and low for the couple. They found that they were at the Grand Central station four hours after the receipt in Conneaut of the telegram announcing his death.
Pelton's father thinks his son and daughter-in-law are on the high sea, bound for England. He admits that his son has secured large sums of money, but refuses to name the banks from which the money was drawn. He said that his son had secured $2,300.
     A special dispatch to the Plain Dealer from Conneaut last night says: "The Conneaut relatives of Julius Pelton, the bridegroom of a week, who was reported to have been killed in New York Thursday night, are still in ignorance of his whereabouts. It is now believed that he sent the telegram announcing his death to his parents himself in order to obtain more money of his father, but, owing to a delay in the sending of the telegram, his scheme failed to work.
    "Private detectives that have been working on the matter think both bridegroom and bride have sailed for England under different names. Pelton's brother-in-law, Dr. Klumph, of Greenville, Pa., is now in New York investigating the affair. His Conneaut relatives admit that he worked every means to obtain money from his relatives and friend
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Source: Repository News - Ohio
Dated: Oct. 4, 1928
LIGHT KEEPER WATCHES LAKE FOR 35 YEARS
Erie's Vagaries Are Open Book To Custodian of Conneaut Beacon
HAS SEEN NUMEROUS CHANGES
Renders Aid to Seamen In Fair Weather And Foul.
By the Associated Press.
CONNEAUT, O., Oct. 4 - Thirty-five years as the watchdog of Conneaut harbor have given Edward Pfister, keeper of Conneaut light, an understanding of old Lake Erie that the rest of us, who paddle about her edges and roast wieners on her sandy shores once a year, simply can't comprehend.
For Lake Erie is not simply a fair-weather friend to Pfister. Since the day when the first oil lamp on a post on the old wave-beaten pier did duty for a light, he has stood by in storm and calm, in summer and winter. Sometimes Erie has bared her fangs, and Pfister has gone out into her waves or on her ice to the aid of drowning men.
     The thirty-five years have brought their experiences. There was the time, back in December, 1909, when Pfister stood on the lighthouse and waved goodbye to Bob McLeod, skipper of Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 as she steamed out into a wintry night, never to return.
There was the time, too, in 1922 when a scow being towed into the harbor by the tug Oregon during a heavy storm broke loose and crashed on the rocks at the east end of the breakwater. A fierce gale swept in from the northeast. The helpless barge was forced along the breakwater until it stove a hole in its bottom and sank. Sailors clung with frozen fingers to ragged rocks, too weak to pull themselves out of the water. Ed launched his small boat and made three trips through the heavy seas finally bringing the last of the stranded men to the warmth of his lighthouse home, mindful of his own danger but risking it for the lives of others.
     Pfister has seen many changes in 35 years. It is a far halloo form 1894 when he stood beside his flickering, feeble oil light on the pier to the present, when he sits in his snug lighthouse and controls the 15-mile beam of his electric searchlight and listens to the foghorn's boom.
Radio has come to brighten his long lonely vigils, and he turns in on the wide world of an evening. But after the concerts are over and his world once more is made up of sea and sky, Pfister turns gratefully to the counsel of old Lake Erie.
     There he finds alternately restful solitude and high adventure - it is Ed Pfister's job, and he likes it.