Capt. Albert E. Gale
Capt. Albert E. Gale, a merchant tailor of Lima, was born, reared and educated in Lima, being a son of E. Gale, the pioneer tailor of this city. As soon as he was old enough to learn the business he entered his father's office to familiarize himself with the work and has been associated in the enterprise for the past 13 years. He is a shrewd capable young man and is destined to become successful in business.
Mr. Gale is actively interested in the good government of the community; he is one of the leading Republicans of Allen County and has frequently served as delegate to State conventions. He has been a member of the city central committee for the past eight years, holding the office of treasurer for more than three years. He is captain of Company C, Second Regiment, Ohio National Guard, and served as sergeant in that company during the Spanish-American War. He is a member of the United Spanish War Veterans, and is also a prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks.