Married in 1885 to Fanny Kamrar; three sons - Henry, Kenneth & Milden

Resided at 960 15th Ave SE in the Como neighborhood (found at this location in the 1909, 1922 and 1936 city directories). This home was referred to as the Way mansion and is no longer existing. Built for the manufacturer Way, who was a Como neighborhood pioneer, this house may have been the largest home constructed in the Como community, and also notable for its third floor ballroom. Later in the 1930s the house served as a University of Minnesota Jewish men’s student fraternity, before being demolished in 1963 for the construction of the University Church of Christ (now Southeast Christian Church).

The 1909 directory lists 3 businesses for him: pres Mpls Bedding Co, Mpls Brick & Tile Co, and Ozonet Chemical Co.

The 1886 directory lists him at 1026 15th Ave SE.

1903 ad for "Ozonet: A disinfectant, an embalming fluid. Most excellent disinfectant for the toilet in the home, office building, and in public buildings. Purifies the atmosphere in crowded halls. Destroys bugs of every description. Recommended by physicians and managers of department stores. Agents wanted everywhere . . . The leading undertakers use our embalming fluid. Sample and particulars on application. For health's sake use - Ozonet." Ozonet Chemical Co. manufacturers of the famous ozonet powder balls, sanitary & spray fluid. 243 - 4th Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn.

Minneapolis Furniture Company, served as Vice President and Secretary

Minneapolis Bedding Company, founded

President of Minnesota Furniture Manufacturing Association

Minneapolis Brick & Tile Company

Ozonet Chemical Company

Congregationalist and member of Como Avenue Congregational Church; served as Sunday School superintendent for 20 years

Prohibitionist; ran for Minneapolis Park Board in 1888 and Mayor of Minneapolis in 1892 and 1904. He lost all 3 elections.

Sources:

"A half century of Minneapolis" by Horace Bushnell Hudson, 1908, page 422 (including photo)

"The World almanac & book of facts" by Facts on File, Inc., 1903, Ozonet ad on page 549