HALL. William Franklin, pres. W. F. Hall Printing Co.; b. Columbia City, Ind., June 4, 1862; s. Alexander and Frances (Wendle) Hall; high school education; m. Chicago, Nov. 7, 1889, Jessie Guffin. Started as a boy to learn printing in country office at Columbia City, Ind.; when 19 years old came to Chicago, and for a short time was in newspaper work as reporter; then with the printing firm of J. L. Regan & Co. as foreman, eventually rising to gen. supt. In 1892 organized Van Sicklen Printing Co., of which was pres.. and in 1895 changed firm name to W. F. Hall Printing Co., of which has been pres. ever since. Also pres. U. S. Telephone Directory Co. Mem., and on executive committee, Chicago Typothetse. Pres. Master Printers' Assn. of Chicago. Republican. Mason; K. T. Mem. and on executive committee Citizens' Assn. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Press, Forty. Office: 21-5 Plymouth Ct. Residence: 3545 Grand Boul.
