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From the writings of Stan Miller, extracted from "Memoirs
of the Miami Valley" published in 1920: "Daniel H. Startsman,
president of the William Glenny Glass Company and one of the constructive
factors in the development of the glass trade at Cincinnati, was born here
April 23, 1885, a son of William Glenny Startsman. His father was born
at Cincinnati, a son of Daniel H. Startsman, in 1861, and received his
education in the public schools, following which he became identified with
the William Glenny Glass Company, with which he was associated until his
death, May 12, 1908. After graduating from the Wyoming High School,
Daniel H. Startsman entered the William Glenny Glass Company, and for five
years worked at the plant, where he mastered cutting, packing, etc.
After this practical experience, he was taken into the office as a clerk,
and subsequently rose to secretary and finally to president, the office
which he now holds. He is familiar with every phase, detail and
department of the business, and in trade circles is known as an authority
upon certain matters pertaining to the glass industry. Mr. Startsman
is a chapter Mason and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and has various
social and civic connections of an important character. August 16,
1911, he was united in marriage with Deborah, daughter of Hiram Boone of
Hamilton County, Ohio, and they have two children, Daniel Boone and
Deborah Jane. The William Glenny Glass Company, was founded in 1851,
as William Glenny Glass Company, and was located at the corner of Thirty-Sixth
and Vine Streets until 1889, when it moved to Commerce and Race
Streets. In the mean time, April 16, 1885, the business had been
incorporated as the William Glenny Glass Company, with a capital stock of
$100,000, and the following officers: William Glenny, president; G. W.
Dial, vice-president' and F. M. Southward, secretary and treasurer.
The company continued to handle all kinds of glass at the Commerce and
Race location until 1897, when a new building was taken over at 119 Front
Street. George W. Dial died in 1892 and Mr. Southward subsequently
resigned. Mr. Glenny continuing as president and A. C. McDonald
becoming secretary and treasurer and William Glenny Startsman,
secretary. July 13, 1904, the building of the company were sold to
the C. O. & N. T. P. Railroad, and the plant was moved to Race and
Commerce streets. The death of the founder, William Glenny, in
March, 1906, resulted in the election of Charles Wandless to the
presidency; William G. Startsman at that time becoming vice-president and
A. C. McDonald resuming his duties as secretary and treasurer. Two
years later the new warehouse, at 10 to 16 West Commerce Street was built.
May 12, 1908 occured the death of William G. Startsman, when his son
Daniel H. Startsman was elected secretary, A. C. McDonald president and
treasurer, and Charles Wandless, vice-president. March 13, 1909, the
capital of the company was increased to $265,000. A. C. McDonald
died May 31, 1917, after a service of thirty-four years, he having joined
the company as an assistant to Mr. Glenny. Just prior to his death,
January 1917, he had been elected president of the company; Charles
Wandles vice-president; D. H. Startsman, secretary; John H. Miller,
treasurer. July 10, 1917, the following officers were elected:
Daniel H. Startsman president, H. M. Warner, secretary; Charles Wandless,
vice-president; and John H. Miller, treasurer. This company
manufactures window glass, and acts as glaziers and jobbers of glass for
all building purposes. Mr. Glenny imported the first plate glass
west of the Allegheny Mountains. He was one of the first handlers
and users of plate glass made in America, which he secured from a small
factory built and managed by Edward Ford, the pioneer in the plate glass
industry at Albany Ind. Thirty people are employed in the plant of
the William Glenny Glass Company, which utilizes 90,000 square feet of
floor space. The company disposes of its products for which there is
a steady demand and a ready market, through agencies and direct to
customers, its territory including the states of Ohio, Indiana, West
Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.". |
