Background
Michael, Elias was born on September 28, 1854 in Eschau, Bavaria, Germany. Son of Simon and Sarah (Ottenheimer) Michael.
Michael, Elias was born on September 28, 1854 in Eschau, Bavaria, Germany. Son of Simon and Sarah (Ottenheimer) Michael.
Educated in public schools of Memphis, Tennessee.
Began in employ of Rice, Stix & Company, wholesale dry goods, Memphis, 1869. Became buyer for firm and admitted to full partnership, 1885, after removal of business to Saint Louis. Successively secretary, vice-president and president Rice-Stix Dry Goods Company, since 1906.
President Premium Manufacturing Company.
Member Board of Education, Saint Louis, 1904-1910. Member of the board of directors of Jewish Charitable and Ednl. Union of Saint Louis; member Executive Board Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association Was.
Married Rachel Stix, June 17, 1886.