Achievements After attending the Mechanic"s Institute, he began business in a mail-order operation in Detroit. Operated a restaurant at Hanlan"s Point. Married Emily Hanlan in 1893, sister of noted rower Ned Hanlan and helped him advance in his business career. Established Toronto Ferry Company, which held a monopoly on traffic to the Toronto Islands. Owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball club Company-founder of the Tecumseh Lacrosse Club. Managing director of the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Sunnyside Amusement Park, Hanlan"s Hotel, the Hanlan"s Point Amusement Park and Mutual Street Arena in Toronto. Vice-president of Loews Canadian theatres.