Hays, Louis H.; manufacturer; born, Cleveland, Jan. 24, 1874; son of Joseph and Rosetta Schwarzenberg Hays; educated, University School, and Cornell University, 1898; married, Cleveland, June 25, 1902, Jessie Feiss; issue, Robert J., born June 28, 1903, Marie F., born Jan. 13, 1907; in 1896, began business career with Charles Eisenman & Co.; remained two years; then joined Louis Roeheimer in the decorating business, The Roeheimer & Hays Studio; after seven years, sold interest to Mr. Roeheimer, and established The Federal Knitting Mills Co.; after two years, and upon the organization of Charles Eisenman & Co., into the K. & E. Blouse Makers, returned there; still retain interest in Knitting Mill Co., mngr. K. & E. Blouse Makers; director The Federal Knitting Mills Co.; see ‘y and treas. Aetna Realty Co.; member Council Sociology, Chamber of Commerce; member Oakwood, and Rotary Clubs, Cleveland, and Cornell University Alumni Ass’n.
