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MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. PapersCollection Number: MS-30Title: Carl Ultes Jr. PapersDates: 1892-1943 (bulk 1908-1934)Creator: Ultes Jr., Carl, 1881-1973.Summary/Abstract: Carl Ultes, Jr. was an attorney, businessman and civic leader inSpringfield, Ohio who eventually took over the O.S. Kelley Company from his father-in-law,O.W. Kelly. The collection consists of business papers, correspondence, news clippings,pamphlets, legal case files as well as materials relating to Ultes's memberships in various civicorganizations, and his interest in stamp collecting.Quantity/Physical Description: 8.5 linear feetLanguage(s): EnglishRepository: Special Collections and Archives, Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, Wright StateUniversity, Dayton, OH 45435-0001, (937) 775-2092.Restrictions on Access: There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.Restrictions on Use: Publication rights have not been deeded to Wright State; therefore,researchers must obtain written permission from Mr. Tom Ultes, O.S. Kelly Company, 316North Street, Springfield, Ohio, 45502. Copyright restrictions apply. Unpublished manuscriptsare protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from therepository and the copyright holder.Preferred Citation: [Description of item, Date, Box #, Folder #], MS-30, Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers,Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.Acquisition: The collection was donated to Wright State University, Special Collections &Archives, by Carl Ultes, Jr.’s son, Tom Ultes, in 1974.Accruals: No further accruals are expected.Other Finding Aid: The finding aid is available on the Special Collections & Archives, WrightState University Libraries web site ionguides/files/ms30.pdfIt is also available in the OhioLINK Finding Aid Repository at: http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/Related Material: MS-149, O. S. Kelly Company RecordsMS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
Processed by: David Whittaker, 1975; Updated by Carol A. Wissinger, 1981; Updated byStephanie Kays, 2016.Arrangement: This collection is arranged into five series and twelve subseries:Series I: O.S. Kelly CompanySeries II: Personal PapersSubseries IIA: Brochures and PamphletsSubseries IIB: Camps and SchoolsSubseries IIC: Finance and InvestmentsSubseries IID: Stamp CollectingSeries III: AssociationsSubseries IIIA: Charity WorkSubseries IIIB: National Piano Manufacturers AssociationSubseries IIIC: Ohio Golf Association, Amateur ChampionshipSubseries IIID: Phi Kappa Psi FraternitySubseries IIIE: Rotary Club of SpringfieldSeries IV: Candidate for Prosecuting AttorneySeries V: Legal Practice in Spokane, WashingtonSubseries VA: Ledgers and BookletsSubseries VB: Case FilesSubseries VC: Old Charles Dickens Mining CompanyBiographical Note:Carl Ultes, Jr. was born in 1881 in Chelsea, Michigan to Dr. Carl Ultes, Sr. and BertheaWerkheim. He had one brother, William. Ultes’s father, Carl Sr., was born in the Rhinelandsection of Germany in July1848. He attended college at the University of Heidelberg. In 1869 herelocated to the United States to attend the University of Michigan Medical School, where hegraduated in 1873. He earned another medical degree from Bellevue Medical School in 1878.Carl Sr. practiced medicine in both Chelsea and Lansing, Michigan before moving his family toSpringfield, Ohio in 1890.Carl Ultes, Jr. graduated from Wittenberg University, where he was salutatorian of his class. Onthe day of his graduation, he met Louise Kelly, who would later become his wife. Ultes attendedthe University of Michigan Law School before returning to Springfield to join a law firm. After ashort time, Ultes traveled west and landed in Portland, Oregon to practice law there. Ultes hadkept in touch with Louise Kelly over the years and when she traveled to Spokane, Washingtonwith a friend, Carl met them there. Soon after, he moved his law practice to Spokane and began along distance relationship with Kelly. They married in Springfield, Ohio in December 1912.They lived in Spokane until 1919 when they returned to Ohio so that Carl could join his fatherin-law’s business, the O.S. Kelly Company. Carl initially started as a sales manager and slowlyadvanced within the company.MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
In his pastime, Carl collected stamps and played golf. He became president of the SpringfieldCountry Club and directed the 1933 Ohio Amateur Golf Tournament held there. There are twointeresting aspects to his involvement with the country club. When the club was destroyed byfire, Carl installed slot machines and rebuilt the club from the revenues. And when Carl playedgolf at the club, Ohio Governor James Rhodes was often his caddy. In later years, he spent moretime on community affairs with the Rotary Club and the Community Fund. Ultes served on theBoard of Directors of the National Piano Manufactures Association. He was also an advisor forthe Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at Wittenberg and was active in the Boy Scouts.Carl Ultes, Jr. died July 26, 1973 at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Ohio. He was 92 yearsold.Scope and Content:Series I: O.S. Kelly Company, consists of records relating Ultes’ employment at his father-inlaw’s company, O.S. Kelly Company. The company first started out by manufacturing farmingequipment but later focused on engineering piano plates, which the correspondence reflects.Series II: Personal Files, consists of four subseries. Subseries IIA, Brochures and Pamphlets,contains football programs, including three from Wittenberg University, Ultes’ alma mater, aswell as travel brochures and maps he collected during his time living in the Pacific Northwest.Subseries IIB, Camps and Schools, contains brochures and correspondence with administratorsrelating to prospective programs Ultes was researching for his son, Tom’s, attendance. There arealso some letters from Tom to his parents written while he was away at camp. Subseries IIC,Finance and Investments, contains a mix of correspondence, legal documents, and stock receiptsrelating primarily to his personal finances, though some of the correspondence regarding billcollection may overlap with his responsibilities at O.S. Kelly Company. Subseries IID, StampCollecting, contains correspondence with stamp vendors, primarily from New York, and fellowstamp collectors, receipts, stamp price lists, and newspaper clippings and articles about stampcollections and collecting. It also holds Ultes’ membership cards to the American PhilatelicSociety.Series III: Associations, contains five subseries consisting of records that reflect several of Carl’ssocial affiliations and responsibilities. They contain incoming and outgoing correspondence,meeting minutes, attendance records, pamphlets, membership lists, and newsletters.Series IV: Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, contain correspondence, newspaper clippings,photographs, ballots, and election ephemera relating to Ultes’ run for Prosecuting Attorney inWashington in 1918.Series V: Legal Practice in Spokane, Washington, covers the majority of the collection andcontains office dockets, pleadings booklets, and case files. In Subseries VC, Old Charles DickensMining Company, the files relate to both Ultes’ professional responsibilities as legal counsel aswell as his personal investment.MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
Subject Terms:Persons/Family namesUltes, Carl, Jr., 1881-1959 -- ManuscriptsOrganizations/Corporate NamesO. S. Kelly CompanySubjects (General)Piano makers – Ohio -- SpringfieldAttorney at lawAttorney and client—United States--CasesBusiness – OhioLaw practicePolitical campaignsStamp collectingMaterial TypesBrochuresEphemeraCorrespondenceLegal documentsPamphletsCollection InventorySeries IO.S. Kelly Company, 1904-1932BoxFileDescriptionDate1123Estate RecordsEstate RecordsPatents - Perforating and Winding Paper Machines, VendingMachines, Toilet Paper DispensersFly Wheels Blueprint1904-19231921-193219294Series II67Personal Files, 1892-1943Subseries IIA: Brochures and Pamphlets, 1892-1928Football Program - Ohio State University vs UniversityMichiganFootball Programs - (3) Wittenberg UniversityTravel - Appletons' Dictionary of New York and it's Vicinity8Travel - Rand-McNally & Co.'s Handbook of the World's519301927 Oct 22192818921893MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
29Columbian ExpositionTravel - Scarborough's Road Map and Motor Guide of Ohio10111Travel Pamphlets - CaliforniaTravel Pamphlets - Canadian Pacific RailwayTravel Pamphlets - Glacier National Park2Travel Pamphlets - Glacier Park - Picture Writing by theBlackfeet Indians in Glacier Park HotelsTravel Pamphlets - Grand Canyon and SouthwestTravel Pamphlets - Pacific NorthwestTravel Pamphlets - Pacific NorthwestTravel Pamphlets - Pacific Northwest - MapsTravel Pamphlets - Yellowstone National ParkTravel Pamphlets - Yellowstone National ParkTravel Pamphlets - Yellowstone National Park - HaynesGuide, The Complete Handbook3456789341912circa 19281923-1924circa 191919281924-19271906-191919191918-1919circa 1928192810123Subseries IIB: Camps and Schools, 1925-1934Camp BrochuresCorrespondenceCorrespondence - Camp OptimiCorrespondence and Brochures - 011Subseries IIC: Finance and Investments, 1913-1943Bill Collection - Personal and Legal ClientsBill Collection and Other Financial - CorrespondenceCarl Ultes, Sr. Estate - CorrespondenceCora Crump - Guardianship and Estate RecordsCora Crump - CorrespondenceProperty in Spokane, WashingtonStock Market - GrainStock 9431915-19241934-19351934-1938121234567Subseries IID: Stamp Collecting, eCorrespondence, Receipts, Price ListsCorrespondenceCorrespondenceNewsletters, Clippings, ArticlesAmerican Philatelic Society Member 9321932-1933Series IIIAssociations, 1910-1940MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
Box5File891011Subseries IIIA: Charity Work, 1931-1940DescriptionCorrespondence and Committee RecordsCorrespondence and Committee RecordsCorrespondence and Committee RecordsCorrespondence and Committee Records12Subseries IIIB: National Piano Manufacturers Association, 1934-1936Executive Committee - Correspondence, Minutes, Reports1934-193612Subseries IIIC: Ohio Golf Association, Amateur Championship, 1933Correspondence1933Entry Forms, Pamphlets, and Scorecards193334567891011127Subseries IIID: Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, 1910-1930BadgesCarl Ultes' "General Chairman" RibbonCommittee RecordsNewsletters and PhotographNewspaper ClippingsPetitions for CharterThirty-Second Grand Arch Council (G.A.C) [booklets,tickets, ribbons]Grand Arch Council (G.A.C) - Booklets from Other ChaptersCorrespondence19221922circa 192219221922-19231922 spondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondence and Member Lists1910-19221920-19231921 Jan-1922Mar1921 Feb-1923May1922 Apr-Jun1922 es IIIE: Rotary Club of Springfield, 1923-1934PamphletsCorrespondence and AttendanceCorrespondence and Meeting MinutesCorrespondence and Meeting MinutesCorrespondence and Meeting MinutesCorrespondence and Meeting MinutesCorrespondence and Meeting MinutesAssembly and CorrespondenceCorrespondence - Subscriptions and PledgesMS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
Series IVBox File34567Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, 1918-1919DescriptionCorrespondenceNewspaper ClippingsPhotographs and CardsPrimary Election Ballot"Ultes for Prosecutor"Series VLegal Practice in Spokane, Washington, 1905-1930Subseries VA: Ledgers and Booklets, 1905-192381234567912345678910Office Docket (ledger)Office Docket (ledger)Office Docket (ledger)Pleadings, Vol. I (booklet)Pleadings, Vol. II (booklet)Pleadings, Vol. III (booklet)Legal Drafts (booklet)Subseries VB: Case Files, 1908-1921Mezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - CorrespondenceMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - BriefsMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Appellants'' Abstract of RecordMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - TranscriptMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - TranscriptMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Direct ExaminationsMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Direct ExaminationsMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Direct ExaminationsMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Direct ExaminationsMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Summons, Answer, Reply recordsDate1918-191919181918191819181909 Oct-1913Jun1916 Mar1918 Nov1918 Nov1923 May1905 Jun-1908Dec1908 Jan-1909Jan1908 Oct-19191908 May-Jun1908-19181916191619151916 Jun 2319161916191619161915MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
920212223Mezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - AppealsMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Depositions and NoticesMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Deposition and AmendmentsMezger vs. Hazelwood Irrigated Farms Co. and Neely &Young - Deposition and AmendmentsIra Clarence Thomas - Estate and GuardianshipJ. M. Gerard vs. E.S. Darling, A. C. Bohrnstedt Company, etal.J. M. Gerard vs. E.S. Darling, A. C. Bohrnstedt Company, etal.: Land ContractD. L. and Alice Folsom vs. J.W. and Emma ConnellSarah Nielson vs. W.H. BoyleL. C. Hughel vs. American-Scandinavian Publishing Co.Eleanor T. O'Brien - EstateJulius and Petra Danielsen vs. George Sheppard and H.L.Marston, et al.J. A. Larsen vs. R.E. StromJoseph Buford Allen - EstateO. P. Wiltermood vs. Ethel E. HansonThe Seattle Brewing and Malting Company vs. Joseph WeberRobert Miller vs. James LaurieC. E. Mc Kenna Company vs. M.W. Kimm CompanyC. E. Mc Kenna Company vs. Fred KaiserSpokane-Coalinga Oil Co. - Quit Claim DeedSpokane-Coalinga Oil Co. - Articles of IncorporationExchange National Bank of Spokane vs. Freese, Hull,Johnson, and MooreChant Music Company - BankruptcyChant Music Company - BankruptcyChant Music Company - Statement of All Debts ofBankruptcyChant Music Company - CorrespondenceLuger Furniture Company vs. W. M. Ridpath as SpecialAdministrator, et al.Bertha S. Leishman - EstateBertha S. Leishman - EstateMargaret Rey Leishman, Mabel Almeda Leishman, andOrton Lane Leishman - Estate. MinorsA. F. Appleton vs. H. A. MillerMay Williamson - CorrespondenceJames O'Neill - 19101910191119111910-19131910-19131911MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
67George N. Spangle vs. Julia G. Kimball, as Administrator ofthe Estate, et al.Charles G. Schrimpf vs. Union Fuel and Ice Company, et alDavid Girson vs. Mendel Soss; Howard Casey - Bankruptcy;Arthur Keech vs. J. E. and Birdie BackusDurkin Liquor Company vs. Robert Morrison and JamesMorrisonEda McDonald vs. George Armstrong, Board of PublicWorks of the City of Spokane, Washington, et al.Georgina Edmunds vs. John W. and Evalin A. WhitePioneer National Bank of Ritzville vs. L. E. Savage, AllenSavage, Allen Savage Sr. and the First National Bank ofRitzvilleSeattle Brewing & Malting Co. vs. Mecca Saloon, RalphFrary and John A. KentWonder Department Store vs. F. J. Currier & Co.Wonder Department Store vs. D. S. Huntington, NorthernPacific Railway CompanyWonder Department Store vs. A. J. KatzensteinGary Teachout vs. Louis BrandtM. C. Hunter Co. vs Julia Kimball et alM. C. Hunter Co. vs J. N. FosterM. C. Hunter, Administrator of the Estate of James J. O'Neill,deceased, vs. Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound RailwayCompanyM. C. Hunter Co. vs. C.S. Jenkins et alOccidental Realty Company vs. B.L. and Blanche DavidsonR. T. Daniel and T.F Costello: LeaseC. M. Fassett Company vs. American Brass WorksD. J. and Susie Mary O'Calahan vs. Minne AspaasCarl Ultes, Jr. to F.A. Wanamaker - Bill of SaleHarry Schwartz, a minor by Adolph Schwartz vs. Spokane &Inland Empire Railroad CompanySpokane Paint & Oil Co. vs. D. S. DavenportWashington Oil Company - Articles of IncorporationMargarete Heltzel geb. StillhammerM. S. Kribs, as State Hotel Inspector vs. Ridpath Hotel,William M. RidpathJohn Vollmer vs. Lydia Frances VollmerIzora M. Wheeler - EstateJohn L. Bobo & Company vs. Emil Hupe & G. H. WaltersFidelity National Bank vs. John Beirnot (John Biernot)William Rossi vs. Vincenzo PotestioWilliam 19131911-19131911-191319111911-191819121912MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
5D. Holzman & Company vs. Seattle Brewing & MaltingCompanyDarius Mason - EstateDarius Mason - EstateThomas Anania vs. Smith Sand and Gravel Co.Eugenia May Williamson vs. Benjamin Franklin Williamsonet alEugenia May Williamson vs. Benjamin Franklin Williamsonet alVincenzo Pietra Molla and Mariuzza Pietra Molla: Power ofAttorneyA. L. Campbell vs. The State of WashingtonM. L. Austin vs. Hover-Schiffner Co.Palma Costanzo and Giuseppe Costanzo, a minor byFortunato Costanzo vs. Spokane & Inland Empire RailroadCompanyJoseph H. Harris vs. Aaron and Nora Pool, John Doe andRichard Roe of J. P. Peters and SonHedley T. Baskerville vs. Louis AshenfolderM. Fujii and H. J. Yokoi of Hotel Astor vs. Tonu Leonard,Great Northern Railway Co.G. C. Campbell, Deputy State Hotel Inspector vs. AcmeHotel, Mrs. J. H. MurrayG. C. Campbell, Deputy State Hotel Inspector vs. LouisPetersen, Stratford HotelTony Ristich vs Inland Empire Hassam Paving Company Workman's Claim for CompensationJohn and Anna Washburn vs. Edward and Bertha BishopPetra Mancheva: Power of AttorneySeattle Brewing & Malting Co. vs. William SchaeferT. M. Walker vs. J. E. Davis; Herman Doyer vs L. H.BurkansC. V. Roberts vs. Howard W. Moore, et ux.Spokane-Coalinga Oil Co. - Bylaws, CorrespondenceAlvin Seidel - Guardianship of the Person and EstateJ. W. Simpson, and Millicent G. Simpson vs. Elmer E.CosneyJ. W. Simpson, and Millicent G. Simpson vs. Elmer E.CosneyLe Roy Oil CompanyGeorge Benward vs. W. V. TaylorEdison Investment Company vs. Jerome J. Graves et al.Weil family, as trustees to the Palace Department Store vs. F.L. Wilson and Jane Doe WilsonGeorgia E. Sharp vs. Harry Milton 1319131913MS-30 Carl Ultes, Jr. Papers
71819202122Frank Quarteri vs. Inland Hassam Paving CompanyEdward J. Troyer and Catharine F. Troyer vs. Ben (Barnt M.C.) Stenberg and Tilli (Matilda) StenbergDavenport Hotel, Spokane, WashingtonAnna Dykman vs C. F. McNally, as administrator of theestate of Howard Dykman, et alC. P. Lang vs. Margaret Coleman, John Coleman, and JerryPierceGeorge W. Benward and Northwest Machine Contracting Co.Sarah J. Melder - EstateCharles W. Smith vs. Linda V. Frost and Ethel M. FrostCharles W. Smith vs. Linda V. Frost and Ethel M. FrostC. M. Fassett Company vs. All Staints CathedralF. A. Wanamaker vs. P. R. Barrington and A. H. KnoxAnn E. Reiley vs. The Washington Water Power CompanyIndiana Match Corporation ContractComfort A. Gleason - EstateGarrett Gleason, as Administrator of the Estate of Comfort A.Gleason vs. Great Northern Railway CompanyM. C. Hunter and T. H. Hunter with Spokane-Coalinga OilCompany, Agreement for Purchase of PropertyFlorida Cigar CompanyHarry Schwartz, a minor by Adolph Schwartz vs. Spokane &Inland Empire Railroad CompanyHarry Schwartz, a mino
Subseries IIC: Finance and Investments, 1913-1943 4 Bill Collection - Personal and Legal Clients 1913-1935 5 Bill Collection and Other Financial - Correspondence 1914-1926 6 Carl Ultes, Sr. Estate - Correspondence 1915-1917 7 Cora Crump - Guardianship and Estate
