Articles & Obituary of Mayor Jesse L. Sadler, 1931 - 1947
Entry/Object ID
2000.FIC.06.1.09.1
Scope and Content
2000.FIC.06.1.09.1 - 4 news clippings about death of Bay Village former Mayor Dr. Jesse L. Saddler. One original, the rest are copies.
Article .1 - Copy of clipping "Saddler Old Regime to Bay With Him" - "Former Mayor, Elected Again, Is Opposite of Beck, Out Dec. 31" - Dr. Jesse L. Saddler elected mayor of Bay Village over Carroll Beck. Saddler referred to as a country doctor for 26 years with a belief in "homely virtues" whereas his opponent, former Mayor Carroll Beck is described as "the modern salesman type" and "leader of a powerful political machine." Says the population of Bay is at 2,300. It lists Saddler's background, including having served as mayor of Bay once before in 1916 and 1917. He was Village clerk for 10 years. He volunteered medical service during WWI. Wants to install permanent police dept. under one deputy Marshal John Eaton, instead of part time officers. William Mulford listed as fire chief and parks superintendent for 10 years. He wants to have move service on the Lake Shore Electric and the Southwestern Bus Co.
Article .2 - copy of clipping "Bay Village Mayor Right." Mayor Jesse L. Sadler fined Cleveland Judge Bradley Hull for threatened to bring a civil actions against Bay deputy marshal Carl Christofferson for arresting the judge for passing two boulevard signs. Hull accuses Christofferson of running his car into a ditch, leading him to hit a telephone pole. Hull is upset at Bay Village authorities for upholding Christofferson's conduct at the time of arrest. The Bay City Council agreed with Saddler.
Article .3 - copy of clipping "Bay's Ex-Mayor Dr. Saddler, Dies"
"Physician Was Descendant of Early Settlers" Saddler listed as being 72 when he died and was still practicing medicine until he became ill. Spent 20 years in public service. Was elected mayor of Bay Village for one term in 1916. In 1920 he was elected village clerk and was reelected for four consecutive terms. In 1931 he was elected mayor of Bay again and was again elected and served three terms. Says the Saddler family original home at Lake and Saddler Roads was purchased by Indians by his ancestors. Studied medicine. Married Miss Daisy Dimick who survives in 1900. Lists his life accomplishments. Daughter Mrs. Mary Neubauer of Lakewood, two grandchildren and his brother, Dr. Ralph E. Sadler, a dentist in Bay Village. Saddler died in April 1947, which must be when this Obituary was put out.
Article .4 - original clipping "Saddler Brings Old Regime To Bay With Him" (same as article .1)
